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Greek owners have been responsible for the largest volume of fleet growth since the start of 2010

The rate of global fleet growth has slowed since the start of the decade, from a peak of 8.6% in 2010 to 3.1% in 2016. Despite […]

European shipping should remain the enabler of free movement of goods and persons even after Brexit

European shipowners today published their priorities when it comes to Brexit negotiations outcome. The shipping community embodies a fundamental acquis of the EU: Free movement of […]

ICS COMMITS SHIPPING TO AMBITIOUS CO2 REDUCTION OBJECTIVES

At its AGM in Istanbul, ICS has agreed to urge the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt some dramatic CO2 reduction objectives – on behalf of […]

“Ballast Water Management Legislation Implementation: Practical problems in need of an answer”

INTERCARGO welcomes and supports the Ballast Water Management (BWM) international initiatives and legislation, however it should be recognised that their implementation needs to be made in […]

BIMCO LAUNCHES LATEST GUIDANCE FOR CHARTER NEGOTIATIONS

Check Before Fixing is an indispensable tool used across the industry for daily chartering and shipping transactions. Since the first edition was issued more than 30 […]

How SEA\LNG works towards widespread adoption of LNG

Steve Esau, General Manager, SEA\LNG, explains what the GREEN4SEA Initiative Award means for  the coalition. The SEA\LNG coalition was the winner of the award this year for its efforts […]

Greece is first in newbuilding orders till now in 2017

VesselsValue Deals database indicated that Greek owners have placed 35 orders for new bulkers and tankers since the start of 2017, out of a total of […]

In its latest Annual Review, ICS explores the implementation challenges of the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap and refers to all important issues that have been considered by […]

Preparing for ballast water management implementation

Identifying organisms and microbes in ballast water, as well as monitoring port marine life where ballast water may be released, are key for countries preparing to […]

IMO releases updated list of Special Areas, Emission Control Areas and Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas

Under MARPOL, Special Areas and ECAs are provided with a higher level of protection than other sea areas. While a number of such areas were designated […]