“MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on” has been selected as the upcoming theme for the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2023 World Maritime Theme, which will culminate in a World Maritime Day celebration on 28 September next year.
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The International Maritime Organisation held its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 78) meeting last week, taking, in the view of the shipping industry, only small steps towards decarbonising the sector.
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A consortium led by U.S. classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and U.K.’s consultancy provider Arcsilea has won a tender from the European Commission to carry out a technical study on the future of ship energy efficiency measures int…
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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has decided to offer discounts on fees and taxes for ships which exceed environmental regulatory standards set by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
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Four UN organisations have issued a joint statement calling for global collaboration to overcome the crew change crisis that at times during the COVID-19 pandemic has left more than 400,00 seafarers stranded at sea.
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