Monthly archive

April 2018

IMO reaches historic CO2 reduction deal

Shipping must cut carbon emissions by 50% by 2050 and improve efficiency

Regulators have agreed that shipping should target cutting carbon emissions by a minimum of 50% by 2050, compared to 2008 levels, as part of the industry’s contribution to the Paris Agreement.

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U.S.-Japan Maritime Forces Conduct Navigational Maneuvers in East China Sea

EAST CHINA SEA (NNS) -- Ships of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sailed together with the amphibious transport dock JS Shimokita (LST 4002) in a bilateral formation, April 9. 

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Liberian Registry gets new top man at the top in Singapore

The Liberian International Shipping & Corporate Registry used its 70th anniversary party in Singapore to announce major changes in its management line-up there.

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Tanker Scrapping Highest Since 1982

Tanker scrapping increased in the first quarter of 2018, with the volume of vessels sold for demolition exceeding all expectation

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Inmarsat network migration impact on maritime distress and safety services

4/9/2018 Source USCG Maritime Commons blog: Inmarsat has announced that it will migrate Inmarsat-C, Mini C, and Fleet77 used for Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS), Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) and Ship Security Alerti

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Maersk Honam Battling a Fire for Over a Month

The fire which erupted on board Danish-flagged containership Maersk Honam over a month ago continues to burn.

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Cargill backs "aggressive" emissions reductions

Charterer urges IMO member states to reach agreement on GHGs.

Swiss trader and charterer Cargill is supporting "aggressive" greenhouse gas reduction targets for shipping.

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EU pushes IMO to aim for zero carbon emissions

Unilateral action from Brussels on greenhouse gases is said to be imminent unless the IMO pledges 70% reduction target for CO2 emissions by 2050

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NOAA joins with PortMiami to let larger cargo ships safely enter seaport

New real-time current meters will provide vital navigation information

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