African Heads of State and Government met in Lomé, Togo, on 15th October for a high level summit on maritime security. As the outcome of the summit they agreed on the ‘Lomé Charter’ that should be a next step in ensuring maritime security in Africa. European ship owners strongly welcome this summit and the interest […]
Oceanic Technical Solutions has welcomed the decision by the United Nations to amend the Montreal Protocol to reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in air conditioning and refrigeration systems, but has warned the shipping industry could be left in the cold if the International Maritime Organisation fails to implement similar measures. Speaking prior to the […]
The Standard Club, has increased its footprint in Scandinavia by launching a Managing General Agency joint venture with Hydor, a well-established Oslo-based marine insurance provider. Standard Hydor as has been authorised by Lloyd’s as an approved coverholder to write business on behalf of The Standard Syndicate The new joint venture will build on the coverholder […]
The Liberian Maritime Administration is to introduce a proposal to the meeting of the IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC70) in London on 24th October to allow certain ships additional time beyond 2020 to install adequate ballast water management systems as required under the Ballast Water Management Convention, which comes into force in September 2017. […]
The global union federation for the world’s transport workers begins a top-level meeting in Panama today. The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has chosen the country as venue for the meeting in recognition of the nation’s status as a key global transport hub and component of the Federation’s plans for building the future of work. […]
