Common Media Release by ICS, BIMCO, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO – 27 October 2017 Shipping Industry ‘broadly satisfied’ with IMO progress on CO2 strategy – but much work still to be done The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)...
It is the time of year for companies to assess their performance in terms ship operations costs in 2017 and prepare their budget for 2018. To certain point it is useful to compare our own figures against those of industry average. Here is to share...
At IMO this past week (23-27 October) took place the 2nd “INTERSESSIONAL MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON REDUCTION OF GHG (GreenHouse Gas) EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS”. A 1st meeting took place on 26-30 June 2017 (just before the last MEPC 71 – Marine...
Media Release – 24 October 2017 “On the tragic loss of EMERALD STAR” INTERCARGO is deeply concerned with the tragic loss of the 57k dwt Bulk Carrier EMERALD STAR in the morning of the 13th October with 26 seafarers on board. To date, 16 crew members...
Full Members may find attached the interesting communication (2-page letter + 8-page response) received from Righthship, in response to the questions and requests for clarifications channelled via our Secretariat. Some points cited in the attached...
The Golbal Bauxite Working Group in its research of the behaviour of Bauxite during shipping identified a cargo failure mechanism “Dynamic Separation” where a liquid slurry forms above the cargo which could potentially have a significant...
Summary Coast of Somalia: No incidents were reported off the coast of Somalia in the 3rd quarter 2017, though the successful attacks from earlier 2017 suggest that pirates retain the capacity to target merchant shipping at distances from the...
INTERCARGO follows closely the Emerald Star tragic loss; we express our sympathy to all those affected – our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the seafarers. Our Media Release is posted here. Latest information becoming...
It was reported on the morning of the 13th October that the 57,000 dwt Bulk Carrier EMERALD STAR laden with Indonesian Nickel Ore sank in the Philippines Sea. The cause of the casualty is presently unknown however the INTERCARGO Secretariat has...
Simon Pollard of London Offshore Consultants delivered a presentation titled “VLCC – VLOC Conversions: an Overview” during the 37th INTERCARGO Technical Committee Meeting that was held on the 9th October 2017 in Athens. The presentation is available...
Konstantinos Stampedakis of Erma First delivered a presentation titled “Installing An Erma First BWTS On Board A Bulk Carrier Prior Lunar New Year” during the 37th INTERCARGO Technical Committee Meeting that was held on the 9th October 2017 in...