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The 2030 Shipping Pact for People and Nature is here to shift the tide
A new initiative has emerged during COP 28, the “2030 Shipping Pact for People and Nature (SPPaN)”, to address the interconnected challenges of pollution, biodiversity loss, and the climate crisis and the potential co-benefits of shipping decarbonization for people and nature.
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Life Onboard
SEAFiT
Are you in a low mood? How to instantly feel better
Most people feel low sometimes, but if it is affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help. However, a low mood will tend to lift after a few days or weeks.
Enso Circle: Letting go of the mind
According to Japanese, as we search to find meaning and purposes in our lives, certain concepts and symbols can help us. One of the most effective symbols is the Enso Circle, a Japanese “circle” that is hand-drawn in one or two uninhibited brushstrokes and used in Zen to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create.
Key priorities for seafarers’ health: A proactive approach is vital
To ensure good seafarer health onboard starts from the top. The concept of leadership bears the responsibility and shapes the work culture, ultimately having a major impact on seafarer health, concluded experts in a panel discussion during 2023 Crew Welfare Week.
Stay SEAFiT: How to cope with mental fatigue
Mental fatigue refers to a state of chronic exhaustion that can happen from ongoing stress.
Interviews
Regulatory Update
BIMCO adopts new ETS clauses
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee adopted a new Emission Trading Scheme Allowances Clause for BIMCO’s ship management agreement, SHIPMAN, and three ETS clauses for Voyage Charter Parties which were published on 8 December.
Navigating Maritime Compliance: IG approvals and amendments (2022-2023)
According to Gard, in 2022, the International Group (IG) first approved the Secro Customer and User Agreement dated 6 October 2022 (‘the 2022 Customer and User agreement’) and the Secro Standard e-bill of lading.
STCW under review: Important dates to keep in mind
The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has decided to initiate a review of the STCW Convention and Code that will go through several phases, with a view to be completed by the autumn of 2027.
STCW under review: 22 key areas for consideration
To align seafarer training, certification, and watchkeeping with evolving trends in the shipping industry and to tackle various challenges encountered by seafarers, the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has decided to initiate a thorough examination and update of the STCW Convention and Code.
Joint industry security guidelines for Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Industry associations BIMCO, ICS, CLIA, IMCA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF have come together to publish security guidance applicable to navigating in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
UN shipping agency adopts resolution to combat illicit practices in the shadow fleet
The United Nations' shipping agency on 6th December, adopted a resolution to combat harmful maritime operations by focusing on the "shadow fleet" and their illegal shipping practises, Reuters highlights.
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Maripedia
Do you know why is a ship called she?
English grammar says we use ‘it’ to refer to things, while ‘he’ and ‘she’ are personal pronouns and should only be used for people. However, language has it to use ‘she’ when we refer to ships and boats, something that has its roots in the very old times. What is lagging behind this language idiom?
Do you know when to abandon a ship?
Abandoning the ship needs to take place at the right time, followed by specific steps and procedures, as the decision to leave the vessel and fall into the sea comes with great risk.
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Shipping 2030
LR: A strategic blueprint for clean maritime fuels in the Asia Pacific region
According to Lloyd's Register (LR), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set stricter targets for shipping’s GHG emissions reaching net-zero by or close to 2050, committed to ensuring the uptake of zero-carbon fuels by 2030, and signalled its support for a just and equitable transition as part of the IMO’s Revised GHG strategy.
The world’s largest nuclear-powered container ship is underway in China
According to media reports, China has revealed the design of the world's largest nuclear-powered container ship.
WSC publishes four cornerstones for effective IMO GHG agreement
To deliver on the goal of net zero emissions for shipping by 2050, IMO greenhouse gas regulations must rest on solid foundations. Liner shipping is committed to decarbonising quickly and efficiently, and to support this process the World Shipping Council (WSC) has published its first contribution to negotiations at IMO MEPC 81, with a paper outlining four cornerstones critical to an effective IMO GHG agreement.
T&E presents emissions data and policy suggestions for developed countries
European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E) has published a paper which sets out the shipping pollution profile of selected developed countries and demonstrates policy actions they can take to address these emissions.
ABS approves Chinese methanol-fueled Ultramax bulk carrier
ABS has issued an approval in principle (AiP) to Lemissoler Navigation for its design of a 65K DWT methanol-fueled Ultramax bulk carrier, the first such methanol vessel for China’s shipbuilding industry. ABS has issued an approval in principle (AiP) to Lemissoler Navigation for its design of a 65K DWT methanol-fueled Ultramax bulk carrier, the first such methanol vessel for China’s shipbuilding industry.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: Passenger seriously injured after falling down stairwell
AMSA provides lessons learned from an incident where, a passenger seriously injured after falling down stairwell.
Maripedia
Do you know why is a ship called she?
English grammar says we use ‘it’ to refer to things, while ‘he’ and ‘she’ are personal pronouns and should only be used for people. However, language has it to use ‘she’ when we refer to ships and boats, something that has its roots in the very old times. What is lagging behind this language idiom?
