Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Vale International SA (VALE), based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, announced that a 200,000-ton class bulk carrier, currently employed under a mid–term contract for transportation of iron ore for Vale, has been successfully retrofitted with two 35- by 5-meter Norsepower Rotor Sails and marked its first call at Ponta da Madeira, Brazil. MOL and Vale first announced this project over a year ago.
This is the world’s first case of rotor sails on a capesize...
The IMO International Day for Women in Maritime is observed on 18 May every year. To celebrate the Day, Shipping Australia and Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA Australia), […]
IMO has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an “IMO net-zero framework” for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping. This marks a step forward […]
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/imo-agrees-possible-outline-for-maritime-net-zero-framework/
Will IMO’s slow response to regulating remotely operated and autonomous ships impact the future of seafarers? In a world where the maritime industry rapidly shifts to digitalisation and green fuels, […]
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Ship design experts from around the world are meeting at the London headquarters of the International Maritime Organization for yearly global talks on ship design and construction. IMO Secretary General […]
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The IMO Assembly wrapped up its 30th session on December 6. The Assembly is the International Maritime Organization’s highest governing body and among its actions in this latest session were to elect a Council that, for the first time since 1960, did not include Russia as a member. In another move that Russia was unlikely to be happy with as it tries to circumvent sanctions on its oil exports, the Assembly also passed a resolution urging IMO member states and all relevant stakeholders to...
https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/imo-assembly-seeks-to-crack-down-on-dark-fleet/
Pakistan has ratified the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) treaty for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling, the Hong Kong Convention.
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By the International Maritime Organization Addressing fires on container ships requires a holistic risk-based approach and prioritization of risk prevention and mitigation enhancement when developing amendments. To support ongoing work […]
One set of global rules is necessary for the shipping industry to decarbonize, the United Nations has declared, in this year’s Review of Maritime Transport. “Given the globalized nature of […]
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Pictured: bright light from a single window! Photo credit: Sasha Freemind via Unsplash. Industry and government got together around the (virtual) table this morning (Friday 08 September 2023) to […]
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