Health and Safety

Platform publishes South Asia Quarterly Update #41

In this quarterly publication, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform informs about the shipbreaking industry in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

Providing an overview of accidents that took place on the beaches of South Asia and recent on-the-ground developments, including our activities, we aim to inform the public about the negative impacts of substandard shipbreaking practices as well as positive steps aimed at the realisation of environmental justice and the protection of workers’ rights.

One session...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/platform-publishes-south-asia-quarterly-update-41/

All-Energy 2025: A feast of offshore wind learning on offer!

Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Kate Forbes MSP will give a keynote address in the opening plenary session at All-Energy 2025

The UK government’s Clean Power 2030 mission lies at the heart of the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference – All-Energy 2025, owned and organised by RX. Being held at Glasgow’s SEC on 14 and 15 May it is free to attend for all with relevant business or academic interests. Offshore wind conference sessions and show floor presentations...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/all-energy-2025-a-feast-of-offshore-wind-learning-on-offer/

Mental Health Support Solutions strengthens DEI commitment with dedicated LGBTQ+ psychologists

Luca Hütter, Psychologist, Mental Health Support Solutions.

Leading mental health support provider MHSS is proud to confirm its commitment to diversity and inclusion with the appointment of two psychologists dedicated to helping the LGBTQ+ seafaring community.

MHSS, a member of OneCare Group (OCG) recognises the need for specialised mental health support for the LGBTQ+ community. Despite growing awareness of mental health issues, queer individuals often face unique challenges of their own, along...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/02/mental-health-support-solutions-strengthens-dei-commitment-with-dedicated-lgbtq-psychologists/

Seatrade Cruise Global – A Spectacular Week

For me there is always one date on the calendar circled in red – the week of Seatrade Cruise Global. It’s an unforgettable time, with thousands of leaders and experts gathered to showcase the best our industry has to offer. 

This year, across the many sessions of the Seatrade Conference, Expo theatres, at every side event, and throughout the hall, all the talk was about the twin drivers of digitalization and decarbonization that are transforming the sector.

As DNV’s Global Cruise Segment...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/02/seatrade-cruise-global-a-spectacular-week/

Monaco gets tougher on crime with new police post at city gateway

Good Morning Monaco

Friday, May 2, 2025

Monaco gets tougher on crime with new police post at city gateway Monaco has further strengthened its reputation as one of the safest places in the world with the inauguration of a new police station in the Jardin Exotique district…

Monte-Carlo Beach enters a bold new chapter with elegant transformation After its annual winter closure, the legendary Monte-Carlo Beach hotel has reopened its doors and launched an ambitious multi-year transformation…

in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/02/monaco-gets-tougher-on-crime-with-new-police-post-at-city-gateway/

New air pollution limits for ships enter into effect in the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean Sea officially became an Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter (Med SOx ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI on 1 May 2025. The sulphur content in fuel oil for ships operating in the area is now limited to 0.1%, significantly reducing air pollution and delivering major benefits to both human health and the marine environment. 
Ships operating in Emission Control Areas for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter, such as the Mediterranean Sea, are subject to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/01/new-air-pollution-limits-for-ships-enter-into-effect-in-the-mediterranean/

Crucial amendment to IMDG Code on Ammonium Nitrate sanctioned by the IMO

Richard Steele CEO of ICHCA International

The global cargo handling association ICHCA International (ICHCA) welcomes the recent IMO decision to amend a key aspect of the IMDG Code governing ammonium nitrate shipments to significantly improve their safe transportation by sea and highlights its  importance as part of the association’s Dangerous Goods Awareness campaign.

London, 1st May 2025

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved changes to its maritime safety regulations in the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/01/crucial-amendment-to-imdg-code-on-ammonium-nitrate-sanctioned-by-the-imo/

LSLC and YMP’s Seminar on Sanctions and Tariffs

The panel

What an interesting and timely seminar that was at Clyde & Co’s spacious offices at the heart of the Square Mile on the latest developments and impact on Shipping and Trade of the current Sanctions and Tariffs earlier tonight. Over 100 delegates attended and many more from / via TEAMS.

The panel discussed issues on:

– How sanctions and tariffs are affecting the shipping and trade industry.

– Latest developments with sanctions and tariffs

– The interaction with force majeure clauses

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https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/lslc-and-ymps-seminar-on-sanctions-and-tariffs/

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