IMO Secretary-General launches 2014 World Maritime Day theme: “IMO conventions: effective implementation”
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu launches the 2014 World Maritime Day theme _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has launched this year’s World Maritime Day theme, “IMO conventions: effective implementation”, expressing the hope that the year would see genuine progress towards effective and global implementation of all IMO […]
IMO Secretary-General’s New Year Address
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu and SDC Chairman _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has delivered his New Year Address outlining some of the targets, challenges and priorities the Organization will face this year at the opening of the first sub-committee meeting of 2014. _x000D_ Speaking at the […]
Goal-Based Standards (GBS) verification process is underway
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Goal-based ship construction standards (GBS) audit teams will be established to verify construction rules for bulk carriers and oil tankers _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ IMO audit teams will shortly be established to verify construction rules for bulk carriers and oil tankers of classification societies which act as […]
GMC introduces 3D Engine Room Simulator, based on the real equipment
GMC introduces 3D Engine Room Simulator, based on the real equipment. In order to create the impression of working in the real environment, it also provides 3D sound which can be listened on 6 speakers. _x000D_ Our ERM/ERS course can be endorsed by all IMO White List Flags _x000D_
New guidance on managing psychosocial risks on expatriation in the oil and gas industry
Expatriation can present complex psychosocial issues and risks for both employees and employers. In addition to technical skills, selection of expatriates should include specific attention to their psychological ability to cope with a new living and working environment. Failure to understand and address psychosocial risks can have an adverse impact on the effectiveness and wellbeing […]
Review of Maritime Transport 2013 free download
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Review of Maritime Transport 2013 _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Full Report ( 392.05 KB ) _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Highlight _x000D_ Downloads _x000D_ Press Releases _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport, produced by the Division […]
UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2013 free download
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SOLAS, MARPOL amendments entered into force on 1 January 2014
_x000D_ A number of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the 1988 Load Lines Protocol entered into force or took effect from 1 January 2014. _x000D_ The amendments cover passenger ship safety (in relation to […]
U.S. Targets More Maritime Companies Over Iran's Nuclear Program
BY MAREX _x000D_ _x000D_ The United States blacklisted a number of additional companies and people under sanctions aimed at Iran’s nuclear program, officials said in a statement on Thursday. _x000D_ _x000D_ Treasury and State Department officials said the move shows the recent agreement reached in Geneva over Iran “does not, and will not, interfere with our continued […]
Vietnam Sentences Shipping Executives to Death for Embezzlement
BY MAREX _x000D_ _x000D_ A court in Vietnam sentenced two former executives of a state-owned shipping firm to death on Monday for embezzlement, an unusual harsh sentence in a communist country where prosecutions of top officials are rare. _x000D_ _x000D_ Duong Chi Dung and Mai Van Phuc, respectively former chairman and chief executive of Vinalines, were found guilty of siphoning […]