The International Salvage Union publishes annual statistics

ISU PUBLISHES ANNUAL STATISTICS _x000D_ The International Salvage Union has published its annual statistics, representing the aggregated data provided by the members of the ISU, the global trade association for marine salvors. The full press release can be read by clicking here.

IPIECA presentation at IMO Symposium on Sustainable Maritime Transportation

IPIECA Executive Director, Brian Sullivan presented on Fuel availability and new fuel types – technology for high efficiency at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Symposium on Sustainable Maritime Transportation on 26 September at the IMO headquarters in London. The event was held to mark World Maritime Day, for which the theme was ‘Sustainable Development: IMO’s […]

International Chamber of Shipping Challenges Proposed New Accounting Standards

The global trade association for shipowners, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has submitted detailed comments to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) on its controversial proposals to overhaul international accounting rules for leases, which could have an impact on contracts used in international shipping, including those governing operational arrangements.Following intensive discussion amongst its member […]

IACS Safe Carriage of Dry Bulk Cargoes

26/09/2013 _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ When bulk cargoes shift, liquefy, catch fire or explode as a consequence of poor loading procedures, the consequences can be considerable. Ships may capsize, lose stability or sustain severe structural damage. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Such happenings enhance the risks and the occurrence, of death, injury, […]

IACS Press Release – 26 Sept 2013

26/09/2013 _x000D_ _x000D_ IACS Chairman calls for evidence-based assessment of ship efficiency _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ IACS Chairman, Mr Cazzulo, speaking at the IMO WORLD MARITIME DAY SYMPOSIUM ON SUSTAINABLE MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, noted that IMO had recently supported in principle an IACS proposal for establishing an (Energy Efficient Design Index) “EEDI Database” for new […]

Latest CONCAWE Reports

_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ https://www.concawe.eu/DocShareNoFrame/docs/1/NLIHCAFCBHKCAFMEHPIOPMPOVEVCW6939YBYA3BYA623/CEnet/docs/DLS/Rpt_13-7-2013-02335-01-E.pdf _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 7/2013   Aquatic ecotoxicity and biodegradability of cracked gas oils – Summary of relevant test data _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ https://www.concawe.eu/DocShareNoFrame/docs/2/NLIHCAFCBHKCAFMEHPIOPMPOVEVCW69N9YBYA3BYAYB3/CEnet/docs/DLS/Rpt_13-6-2013-02310-01-E.pdf _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 6/2013  Acute and chronic aquatic toxicity of aromatic extracts – Summary of relevant test […]

IPCC Working Group I considers summary report

A meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in Stockholm 21-27 September is due to finalize a summary for policymakers of a comprehensive assessment of the physical science basis of climate change. _x000D_ The summary for policymakers, an accompanying technical summary and a 14-chapter assessment form the contribution of Working Group I on the physical […]

UNCTAD Trade and Development Board, sixtieth session

_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 16 – 27 September 2013Palais des NationsGeneva _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Key Issues _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Quick link: Photo Gallery _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Beyond the curve: UNCTAD and new patterns of growth for trade and […]