Tag: INTERTANKO

Some 200 representatives of classification societies, shipbuilders and shipowners came together in Tokyo last week for their annual ‘Tripartite Meeting’ on issues of common interest.

In advance of next week’s critical meeting of the MEPC 70, the joint industry submission calls on IMO Member States to finalize the adoption of a global CO2 data collection system for international shipping, as a precursor to the consideration of possible next steps to address the sector’s CO2 emissions.

In the wake of the ratification of the IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention by Finland, INTERTANKO is advising its Members to remain focused and cautious in the months ahead as the industry makes plans for the installation of ballast water management systems to meet the Convention’s requirements after its entry into force on 8 September 2017.

INTERTANKO has issued ‘Social Media Guidance for Seafarers’ to help seafarers use social media, whilst avoiding its many pitfalls. The guidance covers the possible ramifications of social media posts which could be detrimental to an employer’s corporate image.

BIMCO, ICS, INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO have jointly released an updated version of ‘Guidelines for Owners, Operators and Masters for Protection Against Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Region.’

ICS and INTERTANKO have jointly issued a call for the upcoming MEPC to to agree in principal than a final date for the 0.5% sulphur limit should be made during the 70th MEPC session.IMO MEPC 69th and 70th sessions will be held between April 18-22 2016 and October 24 to 28, 2016, respectively.

Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) expressed reservations about some of the proposed revisions to the international ISO 8217 specifications of marine fuels. Both VPS and INTERTANKO believe that proposed changes may undercut the efforts of the shipping industry toward improving fuel quality.

The annual Tripartite meeting between shipowners, shipbuilders and classification societies was held in Shanghai on 30 and 31 October 2014

The annual Tripartite meeting between shipowners, shipbuilders and classification societies was held in Seoul, Republic of Korea on 16 and 17 October 2015.

The Swedish P&I Club informs that a further letter from Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has been sent with reference to the prohibition of crude oil vessels from Nigeria.