IMO has facilitated virtual informal discussion sessions (6-10 July) on short-term greenhouse gas reduction measures for international shipping and their associated impact assessments. The sessions provided a platform for all IMO Member Sta

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is ranked 6th on the white list of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Current Flag Performance List 2019. The Paris MoUs white, grey, and black (WGB) lists are based on the total number of

Following an incident where a crew member was diagnosed with COVID-19 upon arrival in Singapore, the Singapore Shipowners Association is reiterating the importance of self-quarantine. Facilitating crew change in Singapore has been possible

BIMCO has produced a COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charter Parties in response to the extraordinary circumstances faced by many owners whose crew have had to remain on board during the COVID-19 lockdown for periods often extending be

The Director of the General Directorate of Seafarers, Captain Juan Maltez, has revealed that The Panama Maritime Authority has processed the repatriation of some 3,690 passengers and crew members from around the world, including Panamanians

UK-based charity, The Mission to Seafarers, has announced the appointment of two new Vice-Presidents; Esben Poulsson, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping and Chairman of Enesel, and Dr Grahaeme Henderson, Vice President, Shell

Korean Register (KR) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to conduct a joint study on Ship Cyber Security Network Construction and Design Safety Evaluation at the Marine Engineering Research Cente

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)s daily basket price increased to 28.21 U.S. dollars a barrel on Monday, compared with 26.54 dollars on Friday, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations released on Tuesday. Also

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has been recognized as a top performing major flag State in the Tokyo Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) Annual Report on Port State Control in the Asia-Pacific Region (the Report). Covering port

Brazils state-run Petrobras sees no need for cuts in oil production, executives say, as the market for its crude remains robust in China, while domestic demand for fuel picks up amid social distancing fatigue in Latin Americas largest econo

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a safety alert highlighting the importance of accurate Automatic Identification System (AIS) data entry and display to safe navigation following a recent towboat collision on the Mississippi River. Although t

The International Maritime Organization has issued guidance developed by the International Chamber of Shipping and a coalition of industry associations to ensure a safe shipboard interface between ship and shore-based personnel. An IMO circ

Recommended Framework of Protocols for ensuring safe ship Crew Changes and travel during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic The Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) representing employers and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) r

The U.S. Departments of State and Treasury, and the U.S. Coast Guard, issued a global advisory​ to alert the maritime industry, and those active in the energy and metals sectors, to deceptive shipping practices used to evade sanctions, wi

The International Group of PI Clubs, in partnership with other shipping industry organisations, has released the COVID-19 Related Guidelines for Ensuring a Safe Shipboard Interface Between Ship and Shore Based Personnel. The aim of the guid