Tag: IMO

International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of April, where piracy incidents are presented.

According to Trafigura, green e-fuels produced from renewable energy could be produced in abundance in the developing countries of the Global South.

The IMO Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee (NCSR) 10, took place 10 to 19 May 2023 where matters related to the safety of pilot transfer arrangements were discussed, highlighting the need to revise SOLAS regulation V/23.

On the occasion of the 2023 International Day for Women In Maritime, we are glad to host an interview with President of WISTA International, Mrs. Elpi Petraki, who suggests key actions to turn challenges that women in maritime still face into opportunities.

Celebrated every year on May 18th, the International Day of Women in Maritime is an important day to remind to the entire industry that only by promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusivity, industry stakeholders will ensure that the maritime sector remains inclusive, equitable, fosters innovation and creates opportunities for all.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s Maritime Safety Committee 107th session (MSC 107) will take place 31 May - 9 June 2023, to discuss matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the scope of IMO, covering both passenger and cargo ships.

The Philippines and Indonesia, which are home to just under 21% of the world’s crew members, are taking action to support their seafarers in developing modern skill sets as shipping decarbonizes.

The IMO conference on Low-Carbon Shipping in Africa was held on 5 May, where Africa's abundance of solar, wind and thermal energy across the continent was discussed in order to achieve decarbonization.

During the 2023 GREEN4SEA Forum, Dr. Edmund Hughes, Director, Green Marine Associates, presented key issues to be resolved on the Revision of the IMO GHG Strategy at MEPC 80 in July. He briefly mentioned the current status of IMO negotiations and provided an overview of proposed technical and economic measures being considered by IMO including ways to encourage the uptake of alternative low-/zero-carbon fuels.

Chinese shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding announced that it has launched the fourth LNG carrier it is building for CSSC Shipping.