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ICS Prioritises Major Reduction in Emissions

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has made the reduction of sulphur and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions a priority at its latest board meeting in London, UK

Remote Monitoring of Confined Spaces Reduces Risks

According to an International Dry Bulk Terminals Group study, there is a disturbing industry uptick in crewmember deaths in confined spaces.

Contamination fears fuel calls for greater bunker transparency ahead of 2020

Calls are growing for greater transparency in the bunker industry ahead of the 2020 global sulphur cap.

Int’l Ice Patrol Resumes Operations for 2019 Season

The Coast Guard International Ice Patrol announced it has commenced operations for the 2019 ice season as of Feb. 5, 2019

EU adopts proposal to revise system for shipping emissions monitoring

The European Commission adopted a proposal on February 4, to revise the EU system for monitoring, reporting and verification of CO2 emissions

IMO Sub-Committee to finalize rule for safe mooring

IMO is working to prevent accidents that occur when ships are being moored at their berth in a port

U.N. Security Council Focuses its Attention on Maritime Crime

Transnational maritime crime is becoming more sophisticated as criminal groups exploit the open spaces of the high seas

ABS and Industry Collaboration Identifies Key Challenges with Ballast Water Management Systems

ABS recently issued questionnaires and hosted Ballast Water Management (BWM) Workshops

ABS Launches Liquefied Gas Tank Barge Guide

ABS Launches New Guide for Liquefied Gas Tank Barges with Remote Control and Monitoring of Essential Systems

Turkey Ratifies Ship Recycling Convention

Turkey, one of the five major ship recycling countries in the world, has ratified the IMO Hong Kong Convention

7 arrested for illegal transaction of MGO off Singapore

Seven men got arrested on January 29 for an alleged illegal transaction of 2.7 tonnes of marine gas oil at the sea off Pulau Sudong, Singapore

Legislation Changes the Face of Russia’s Maritime Industry

2018 was a crucial year for water transport, shipbuilding and port industries in Russia, with key personnel changes

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