As we quickly approach the turning point of a new decade, there is much speculation on what would be decided in terms of regulations imposed on the shipping activity. IMO’s working group has been analysing some future strategic possibilities to be intr…
The Regulations for 2020 – The next decade of Shipping Regulations Read More »
The IMO considers exhaust gas scrubbers to be an acceptable means of reducing vessels’ sulphur emissions and ensuring compliance with MARPOL Annex VI. A separate guideline, Resolution MEPC.259(68), specifies the requirements for the verification, testi…
Beware of local restrictions before discharging washwater from exhaust gas scrubbing Read More »
US-listed companies often encounter internal control deficiencies under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Here are the top five issues identified by our experts: 1. Review of assurance reports from service organisations The Committee of Sponsoring Organisa…
Five SOX pitfalls for shipping Read More »
Shipping will continue to attract investors in 2019 if it fulfils its ESG (environmental, social and governance) responsibilities. In the latest issue of Bottom Line, our shipping sector newsletter, Richard Greiner, Shipping & Transport Partner, sa…
Leaner and greener shipping will attract investment in 2019 Read More »
With 90,000 vessels trading all over the globe, it is difficult to imagine that any single development could, over the lifespan of a ship, make almost every one of them obsolete and destined for a chapter in the annals of maritime history. However, thi…
The unlikely champion and the rise of the Zero Emissions ship (ZES) Read More »