SIGTTO & OCIMF Guide to Purchasing High Modulus Synthetic Fibre Mooring Lines free download
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to those involved in the procurement of High Modulus Synthetic Fibre (HMSF) mooring lines. _x000D_ The guidance has been developed by a working group comprised of representatives from SIGTTO and OCIMF member companies. In addition, rope manufacturers and suppliers, represented by the industry associations Cordage Institute […]
“Maritime Maisie” Brings Sharp Focus to Shipowners’, Salvors’ and Insurers' Campaign to Urge Governments to Adopt IMO Places of Refuge Guidelines
Feb 13, 2014 _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Shipowners, Salvors and Insurers – through their respective trade associations – have jointly called for the prompt and proper implementation of international measures to provide a Place of Refuge for stricken vessels, following a series of incidents where casualty vessels have been delayed in accessing a safe harbour. The […]
INTERTANKO’s Annual Event take place in New York 6-9 May 2014
_x000D_ Published: 14 February 2014 09:20 Updated: 17 February 2014 08:10 _x000D_ INTERTANKO’s Annual Event is this year to take place in New York 6-9 May 2014. It brings together our Members and Associate Members and a formidable group of top-level industry figures to embark on discussions about how our industry can adapt for survival, […]
IACS Press Release February 2014
IACS BLUE BOOK Version January 2014 _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The International Association of Classification Societies is pleased to announce the release today of the IACS Blue Book, Version January 2014. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The Blue Book is an electronic library of technical resolutions (both past and present) adopted by […]
HTW Sub-Committee meets
_x000D_ 17/02/2014 Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) meets for 1st session, 17 to 21 February 2014, chaired by Mr. Bradley Groves (Australia). Agenda includes: certification and training for crew on polar ships; training on ships using gases/low flash-point fuels; lessons learned from Costa Concordia accident; validation of six updated model courses. _x000D_ _x000D_ Source:IMO
IEA releases Oil Market Report for February
Non-OPEC output slows, but global supply remains larger than in early 2013 _x000D_ 13 February 2014 _x000D_ Global supplies fell by 290 000 barrels a day (290 kb/d) in January, to 92.1 million barrels a day (mb/d), on lower non‐OPEC output, the IEA Oil Market Report (OMR) for February reported Thursday. Year on year, however, supplies […]
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ICS Identifies Lessons from Somali Piracy
Jan 13, 2014 _x000D_ _x000D_ The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the principal global trade association for shipowners, has issued a paper drawing upon the international shipping industry’s experience of Somali-based piracy during the period 2007 to 2013. _x000D_ “The intention is to identify lessons learned in order to shape future policy responses, wherever in […]
ICS Publishes Latest Flag State Performance Table, Taking Account of ILO MLC Ratification
Jan 07, 2014 _x000D_ _x000D_ The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched its latest ‘Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table’ which can be downloaded here. _x000D_ ICS Director External Relations, Simon Bennett explained “The ICS table is intended to encourage shipowners to maintain a dialogue with their flag administrations to help bring about any […]
IEA releases Oil Market Report for January
Strong US deliveries lift global oil demand; OECD commercial inventories shrink _x000D_ 21 January 2014 _x000D_ Unexpectedly strong deliveries in the United States lifted global oil demand for the final quarter of last year by 135 000 barrels per day (135 kb/d) higher than originally forecast, the IEA Oil Market Report (OMR) for January estimated […]
