In its latest Annual Review, ICS explores the implementation challenges of the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap and refers to all important issues that have been considered by IMO and are going to be discussed thoroughly at the forthcoming MEPC 71.
Read moreBIMCO, IPTA and World Shipping Council (WSC) have jointly submitted a proposal to IMO suggesting issues for consideration at the forthcoming MEPC in developing the greenhouse gas strategy. The document proposes programmes and obligations designed to improve the near-term and long-term efficiency of international shipping in furtherance of the IMO GHG strategy.
Read moreGiles Noakes, Head of Maritime Security at BIMCO, talks to Grant Hunter about the most recent meeting of the Maritime Security Committee focusing on piracy, cyber security and the recent highly successful maritime security seminar.
Read moreBIMCO, International Chamber of Shipping and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore launched a new cyber security awareness poster at Singapore Maritime Week 2017. The aim of the poster is to provide basic information to shipboard personnel on their role and contribution to managing maritime cyber risks.
Read morePeter Sand, BIMCO's Chief Shipping Analyst, talks about the latest update of BIMCO's Road to Recovery analysis of the shipping market, stating that, even if there has been a recent lift in freight rates certainly positive, there is still work to be done on the supply side. A significant level of demolition activity must be maintained, and increasing focus must also be on keeping slow steaming around.
Read moreICS and BIMCO’s new initiative aims to combine BIMCO’s eLearning courses and the Institute’s global engagement with students. This is a major boost for young people in the industry, giving them greater access to quality education and improved standards in maritime centres across the globe.
Read moreIn this video BIMCO's Phil Tinsley discusses the risk of cyber security in shipping and highlights what owners need to be putting in place to reduce the risk.
Read moreThe shipping industry has its work cut out going forward in 2017 as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast the lowest level of global GDP growth since 2009. Mr. Peter Sand mentions that 2017 will see another year of die-hard competition, which now includes tankers. In 2016, the container shipping industry bit the bullet in terms of demolition and consolidation to help the market to recover. The dry bulk sector needs to copy that approach.
Read moreThe two companies have announced the launch of a new Agency Appointment Agreement document. This new form provides a simple, clear and effective means of confirming the details of an agency agreement for an individual or short series of port calls.
Read morePeter Lundahl Rasmussen, Head of Maritime Information, BIMCO provides a brief recap of the important developments occurred in shipping during 2016 and shares his insight into the major safety concerns that industry has to pay attention in 2017.
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