The shipping industry is rapidly reaching a point of no return: Emission limits and, in the more distant future, complete decarbonization will change ship operation dramatically. The question is: How should container ships be built today? The Paris Agr…
Tomorrow´s ship fuels Read More »
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 »