One of the world’s best known classification executives Tor Svensen is retiring from his position as evp of DNV GL, from 1 August. Svensen will remain working within shipping industry, including as a Professor at the University of Strathclyde...
Greece-based dry bulk shipping company Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has entered into a Capesize Chartering Ltd (CCL) pooling agreement for nine of its Capesize dry bulkers. The deal was signed with three companies, namely, Bocimar International NV...
In response to the current freight rates in the dry bulk shipping industry, Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) is planning to take a number of its Capesize bulkers out of service for a period of months, or even years, until...
Classification society ABS has promoted London-based Dr. Kirsi Tikka to the role of executive vp – global marine, thereby centralising its strategic planning, client development, and product and service offerings. Tikka will be assisted by market...
INTERCARGO held its meetings of both Technical and Executive Committees and the AGM in London on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 October 2016. Presentations were made on the afternoon of 4 Oct with copies to be downloaded here. Contact the Secretariat for...
INTERCARGO’s positions reflecting outcome of its Executive Committee meeting on 13 Oct 2015 in Athens, were reported in a series of news channel report. Documents Seatrade - Shippers and charterers must play their part in stopping liquefaction (130...
At this week’s meeting of Intercargo’s Technical and Executive Committee meetings, held Athens 12 and 13 October, Intercargo members discussed and agreed a number of Work Programme strategies on a range of technical and dry-bulk related issues...
The annual Tripartite meeting between shipowners, shipbuilders and classification societies was held in Seoul, Republic of Korea on 16 and 17 October 2015. The meeting was attended by 100 high level representatives of the industry...
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) again reminds all stakeholders of the continued dangers associated with the carriage of bulk cargoes that may have a potential for liquefaction. The recent capsize and sinking of the...
The annual Tripartite meeting between shipowners, shipbuilders and classification societies was held in Shanghai on 30 and 31 October 2014. The meeting was attended by high level representatives of the industry, including the chairman of Intercargo...
Intercargo has appointed David Tongue as its new Secretary General. Mr Tongue took up the role on 8 October, following confirmation of the appointment by Intercargo’s Executive Committee which met in London on 7 October. Documents intercargo news...
On 19/6/14, Intercargo members were advised that its Secretary General, Rob Lomas, would be stepping down from his position this summer. In a communication to the Intercargo members, Intercargo advised that after 14 years, Rob Lomas had reached a...