Monthly archive

December 2018

UK shipping firm P&O re-flagging two vessels to Cyprus ahead of Brexit

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - British ferry and shipping freight operator P&O is reviewing its UK-registered fleet and is already re-flagging two vessels to keep European Union tax arrangements ahead of Britain’s departure from the bloc, the company said.

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The World Merchant Fleet in 2017 - Statistics from Equasis

From the reports introduction. This report provides a picture of the world’s merchant fleet in 2017, derived from data contained in the Equasis database. It examines the structure and characteristics of the fleet and its performance. The statistics are grouped into themes which could be of interest to the industry and regulators.

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Wreck removal challenges

A ship wreck can be a hazard to navigation.

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Demurrage and detention charges in container shipping

Current developments appear unreasonable and contradictory to ensure an efficient and economic maritime supply chain

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Shipowners need to plan ahead to pass the 2020 test

Closely detailing and documenting how owners intend to comply with the sulphur emissions cap will help them avoid costly fines come deadline day, writes Adam Corbett in London

 

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Flags under the radar

Fraudulent shipping registries and crew management companies are exposing the maritime industry to dangerously unsafe vessels and potential cracks in national security.

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Shipping has been sailing solo for too long. Now it must learn to share

An industry that has traditionally been the home of strong individual players will increasingly find that collaboration and decentralisation are the keys to success, writes EY Law’s Mads Ribe

 

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Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative’s Online Platform Goes Live

The Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative’s (SRTI) online platform, a tool for sharing information on ship recycling to drive responsible practice, was launched earlier today.

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Paris MOU could backtrack over withholding access to bulk data

Hague-based organisation says it is ready to consider making exceptions to a decision to withdraw third-party access to its inspection information
 
The Paris MOU has said it could allow limited access to its data on port-state-control (PSC) inspections, despite previously deciding to deny it.
 

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Who would have thought - LED lights on board ships might interfere with VHF-FM and AIS reception

We often keep an eye on USCG websites for useful information, in this case the surprising information about LED lighting on board ships. USCG Marine Safety alert 13-18 addresses the problem.

Let us enlighten you about LED lighting!

Potential interference of VHF-FM Radio and AIS Reception.

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