In response to media queries, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), together with the National Environment Agency (NEA) and JTC Corporation (JTC), confirmed that the agencies are investigating reports of the periodic oil slick

ICS welcomes the progress made during these intensive negotiations to achieve net zero emissions from shipping, and the support received from around 60 Member States for a flat rate contribution system per tonne of GHG. The purpose of the p

Wildlife crime continues to pose a significant threat to biodiversity, local and national economies, as well as national and international security. The illicit trafficking of wildlife not only endangers countless species but also undermine

Large fines as well as potential prison sentences are being imposed on vessels calling in Lome, Togo for alleged smuggling. Members and Assureds calling at Togo, particularly Lome, should be aware that fines of EUR 60 million to 130 million

Ballast organism transfer and parasite smuggling - Not welcome here! By Capt. Harshvardhan Kumar From time immemorial, humanity has been in a state of migration, with people and cultures moving across continents, enriching the lands they arr

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) launches Industry principles for establishing effective measures to combat and eliminate harassment and bullying in the maritime sector. The free industry guidance sets out five high level and eig

BIMCO has published two standard Quiet Enjoyment Letters (QELs), the first standard form QELs available to the industry, to offer a tool that can ensure the charterers uninterrupted use of a ship if the owner defaults under the financing fa

BIMCO has established a subcommittee to work on a global standard contract for the transport and installation of offshore wind turbines. The project has been launched to support the offshore wind industry as the global demand for more renew

Attention should be given to the potential liquefaction risk and structural stress issues arising from extraordinary growth in spodumene shipments, say John Southam, Loss Prevention Senior Executive, NorthStandard (Greece) and Lee Stenhouse

Recently, the Tianjin, Liaoning, Hebei and Shandong MSA jointly published a total of 27 main public routes in the Bohai Sea and its eastern waters, which has been implemented since December 18, 2023. These public routes sort out the traffic

(Left to right) Darren Webster, Vice President, RJMI and Laura Donahue, Professional Services Manager, LR Lloyds Register (LR) has certified Nova Scotia recycling facility, R.J. MacIsaac Ltd. (RJMI), according to the requirements of the Hon

Members are reminded that on1December 2023the 2022 edition of the IMSBC code will become mandatory. Changes to the 2022 edition of the code include: The inclusion of a definition for dynamic separation. The addition of a new cargo schedule

Date: 27 November 2023 Subject: The Reference Routes for Common Navigation Methods between Lianyungang-Ganyu-Lanshan Jointly Published by Lianyungang and Shandong MSA Recently, the reference routes for common navigation methods in Haizhou B

Date: 23 November 2023 Oasis Circular No.:2312 Subject: China MSA amended rules of intensified monitoring and inspection on the listed vessels China MSA published new rules of intensified monitoring and inspection on the listed vessels on 2

The Maritime Safety Administration of the Peoples Republic of China hasrecentlyformulated and issued theProvisions on the Supervision and Administration of Vessels under Special Follow-up (hereinafter referred to as theProvisions). TheProvi