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IMO Misc Issues Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

Anti-fouling and in-water cleaning

Update:-27 Sept 2024 The Vessel Biosecurity Quarterly – September 2024, circulated by Biosecurity New Zealand on 27 Sept 2024, includes changes in pre-arrival documents, reminders for vessel biosecurity requirements, information about the...

September 27, 2024

Misc Issues Noticeboard Other Legislation Ports & Terminals

Turkish Straits Transit Fee Increase

There was a press release from the Turkish transport ministry (in Turkish) , indicating that: From 1983 to October 7, 2022, a fixed We were charging a fee of $0.80 on the value. October 7 after 39 years The update we made to these fees with the...

June 17, 2024

Industry Developments Misc Issues Noticeboard

About ESG

(first posted in May 2022) – May 2024 update INTERCARGO’s (first-ever) ESG Review (2024) is available to view here. For an overview of INTERCARGO’s work in relation to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), you may...

May 31, 2024

Incidents & Casualties Misc Issues Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

Stowaway incidents and ports between 2010-2023

Update:- 11 Apr 2024 Contents: IMO statistics on stowaway cases Cases as reported by INTERCARGO members and in the media channels IMO regulation and industry guidance to reduce risks of unauthorized persons boarding ships IMO statistics on...

April 11, 2024

Ballast Water Emissions IMO In Focus Misc Issues

INTERCARGO’s Brief’s for IMO’s MEPC 81

The 81st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) was held from Monday, 18 March to Friday, 22 March 2024. The key topics discussed were: Air Emissions/GHG Reduction Energy Efficiency of Ships Ballast Water Management Fuel...

March 22, 2024

In Focus Misc Issues Noticeboard Piracy

Regional Security and Advice

Update on 12 Mar 2024:- The navy’s Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) and the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) issued an Industry Releasable Threat Bulletin (IRTB 042), dated 11 Mar 2024. It aims to bring a specific incident or threat to the...

March 12, 2024

Misc Issues Noticeboard

Suez Canal and Bulk Carriers

Update on 08 Dec 2023: Suez Canal – new surcharges effective on 15 January 2024 A Suez Canal Authority (SCA) circular 7/2003, dated 16 Oct 2023, informed that the regular transit fees will increase by 5% for bulk carriers from 15 Jan 2024. The...

December 8, 2023

Cyber Risks Industry Developments Misc Issues Noticeboard

Digitalisation – Elements for Consideration by Bulk Carrier Shipowners

Why digitalisation is a priority Decarbonisation is a strong driving force behind the digitalisation of the shipping industry. It seems that few would disagree that digitalisation could be one of the most significant moves to increase efficiency...

September 18, 2023

IMO Misc Issues Noticeboard

Fraudulent certificates

Update on 31 Mar 2023: The issue of fraudulent certificates was on the agenda of the 110th session of the IMO Legal Committee (LEG 110) was held from 27 to 31 March 2023, with the outcome of the discussions being summarised as follows. You need to...

March 31, 2023

Misc Issues Noticeboard Other Legislation

Bunker Sampling Survey

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March 3, 2023

Ballast Water GHG emissions Industry Developments Misc Issues Noticeboard

Tripartite 2022

INTERCARGO participated in the Annual Tripartite Forum on 1-2 December 2022 (please see about Tripartite under ‘Other meetings, conferences and fora’ here). Members may download the attached Agenda and Take aways of Tripartite 2022...

December 23, 2022

In Focus Misc Issues Training, Manpower & Human Element

Ukraine crisis updates

09 September 2022 (Update 18) The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has published a Resolution amending the rules for crossing the state border by Ukrainian citizens and has published Associated Procedures to be followed by seafarers if they are going...

September 9, 2022

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Turkish Straits Transit Fee Increase

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Stowaway incidents and ports between 2010-2023

INTERCARGO’s Brief’s for IMO’s MEPC 81

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Suez Canal and Bulk Carriers

Digitalisation – Elements for Consideration by Bulk Carrier Shipowners

Fraudulent certificates

Bunker Sampling Survey

Tripartite 2022

Ukraine crisis updates

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