Day of the Seafarer 2014: #thankyouseafarers
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Day of the Seafarer 2014: #thankyouseafarers _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Today (June 25th) marks the international Day of the Seafarer, an official United Nations observance day which provides an opportunity for everyone to show their appreciation, through social media, for the world’s 1.5 million seafarers […]
Free Job Training
Recognizing the tough conditions that exist in the current jobs market and the high levels of unemployment we have decided to take actions within the framework of our Corporate social responsibility that promote training and education. _x000D_ Setel Hellas joins forces with its partners: Furuno Hellas, Cisco Hellas and GMC Maritime Training Center – all […]
ICS Meets in Cyprus
_x000D_ The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – the principal global trade association for shipowners representing over 80% of the world merchant fleet – met in Limassol, Cyprus last week for its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting was hosted by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber in its 25th anniversary year, and commenced with a […]
ICS Publishes Annual Review
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its latest Annual Review of maritime policy and regulatory developments in advance of its Annual General Meeting. (The ICS AGM is being hosted by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber in Limassol from 11-12 June, during its 25th anniversary year.) The 2014 Annual Review covers the wide-ranging scope of […]
World Hydrography Day (WHD)
World Hydrography Day (WHD) _x000D_ WHD is celebrated each year on June 21st. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ On 29th November 2005, the United Nations adopted Resolution A/60/30, that includes the statement, _x000D_ Welcomes the adoption by the International Hydrographic Organization of the World Hydrography Day _x000D_ , to be celebrated annually […]
IEA releases Oil Market Report for June
_x000D_ An oil rig in the Gulf of Thailand. Non-OPEC production growth of 2.1 mb/d in the year through May compensated for OPEC declines. _x000D_ The IEA Oil Market Report for June forecast a 1.3 million barrel-per-year (mb/d) rise in global oil demand for this year, to 92.8 mb/d, a modest acceleration on 2013 as the […]
New regional structure for counter-piracy code implementation
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Ministers from participating States in the Code of Conduct concerning the Repression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden (the Djibouti Code of Conduct) have recognized the need to develop a mechanism for the region to run its own counter-piracy […]
Draft Polar Code approved
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The MSC also approved, in principle, the the draft Polar Code, with a view to adoption in conjunction with the adoption of the associated draft new SOLAS chapter XIV. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has approved, in principle, the draft Polar Code […]
IGP&I Annual Review 2013/14
Annual Review 2013/14 _x000D_ The International Group Annual Review 2013/14 can be accessed by clicking on the PDF link below. Hard copies are available upon request from the Group Secretariat. _x000D_ _x000D_ » Download IG Annual Review 2013-14.pdf _x000D_
Key IMCA Diving Guidance Expanded and Refreshed
The ‘International Code of Practice for Offshore Diving’ (IMCA D 014) is one of the key guidance documents for contractors and clients published by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) – Booth S18 at OTC 2014. It provides advice on ways in which offshore diving operations can be carried out safely and efficiently, and references […]
