Monthly archive

April 2018

Slower speeds make for safer whale crossing

Slow steaming is not only a way for shipowners to save on their fuel bills, it can help save whales.

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We have an agreement on cutting emissions, now we need a strategy

Shipping is no longer the outsider in tackling climate change, but the decision on how to comply will require a balance between commerce and conservation, writes Carleen Lyden Walker

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Wallem named Shipping Company of the Year by ISWAN

Wallem has been presented with the Shipping Company of the Year 2017 award by the International Seafarers’ Welfare & Assistance Network. The awards ceremony took place at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland on 23rd April.

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The Marshall Islands Register has issued Marine Guideline 2-11-16 addressing Cyber Risk Management aboard MI flagged ships

April 26, 2018 - Source: IRI: This Guideline identifies information sources that may aid Companies in establishing policies and procedures for mitigating maritime cyber risks.

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Newly passed legislation abolishes registration fee for vessels in the Danish Registers of Shipping

26 April 2018 - Source: Danish Maritime Authority: A legislative amendment abolishing the registration fee for vessels in the Danish Registers of Shipping has been adopted by the Danish Parliament today.

The amendment increases the attractiveness of the Danish Flag as it now offers the same benefits as foreign Flags.

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New biofouling guides aim to stop dirty vessels entering New Zealand

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has released guidance on how international vessels can comply with strict new biofouling rules.

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Greenhouse gases from international shipping

The Department for Transport helps negotiate a comprehensive strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping.

 

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UK minister seeks 'frictionless' border

by Nicola Good, Executive Director, Fairplay

Striving for frictionless borders and boosting the attractiveness of the UK flag top priorities for recently appointed UK shiping minister Nusrat Ghani ahead of Britain's exit from the European Union in March 2019.

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Greeks back IMO's emissions target

Shipowners union calls strategy a "critical" first step.

The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) has welcomed the IMO agreement to cut carbon emissions 50% by 2050.

It called the move, agreed on Friday in London, "a first but critical step towards the industry’s decarbonisation."

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