BIMCO

MEPC 73: Correcting the Record

Correcting the Record – Contributing Cosponsors Clarifying Recent Misconceptions

On 31 August 2018 the Bahamas, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama, BIMCO, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO cosponsored and submitted a document to the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) 73 meeting taking place 22-26 October 2018. MEPC 73/5/14, Safety Implications and respective challenges associated with 2020 compliant fuels (the “paper”), which aims to assist the MEPC 73 in its consideration of potential...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/08/mepc-73-correcting-the-record/

Cyber security incidents reduced, but more measures are needed, report says

BIMCO, Fairplay and ABS Advanced Solutions conducted a cyber security survey, which showed that while the number of cyber related attacks within the last 12 months has decreased, protective measures, training and awareness need to improve.

According to the survey, more than a fifth reported that they had been the victim of an attack. In addition, 72% of these mentioned that their own company was a victim of a cyber related incident in the last 12 months.

Moreover, 27% of respondents reported that...

https://safety4sea.com/cyber-security-incidents-reduced-but-more-measures-are-needed-report-says/

HFW helps BIMCO draft first 2020 Bunker Clause

Paul Dean, Head of Offshore, HFW

Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has helped shipping association BIMCO draft its first clause relating to the International Maritime Organization’s 2020 sulphur emission rules.

The new clause, focused on compliance, has been fast-tracked and may be published as soon as the end of October.

BIMCO will produce several clauses dealing with specific issues relating to IMO 2020, which sets a new limit for the amount of sulphur in fuel oil of 0.5% for ships operating...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/09/27/hfw-helps-bimco-draft-first-2020-bunker-clause/

Cyber Security Survey Shows More Action Is Needed In The Industry – BIMCO

Cyber Security

According to the survey, in which more than 350 individuals responded, more than a fifth reported that they had been the victim of an attack. In addition, 72% of these mentioning that their own company was a victim of a cyber related incident in the last 12 months.

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“The many cyber related attacks and incidents within the last 12 months indicates that there is still good reason for the industry to be better prepared in the future,” says BIMCO’s Head of Maritime Technology...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/cyber-security-survey-shows-more-action-is-needed-in-the-industry-bimco/

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