Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) Archives

Major shipping associations express concern about Houthi rebels’ first fatal vessel attack

7 March 2024

Several associations of the shipping industry published a joint statement to express their deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of True Confidence in the first fatal ship attack by Houthis in the Red Sea.

“The loss of life and injuries to civilian seafarers is completely unacceptable,” said the joint statement. “Merchant vessels crewed by civilian seafarers transporting global trade have a right to innocent passage through the region without the threat of...

https://container-news.com/major-shipping-associations-express-concern-about-houthi-rebels-first-fatal-ship-attack/

Piracy downtrend leads to High-Risk Areas adjustments in Indian Ocean

18 August 2021

Shipping and oil organisations have agreed to reduce the geographic boundaries of the “High-Risk Area” (HRA) for piracy in the Indian Ocean due to a continued downward trend in Somali piracy.

In particular, the changes agreed by Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO), International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO), and Oil Companies International Marine Forum...

https://container-news.com/piracy-downtrend-leads-to-high-risk-areas-adjustments-in-indian-ocean/

OCIMF announces temporary remote inspection option for SIRE programme

18 August 2020

Rob Drysdale, OCIMF Director

OCIMF announces temporary remote inspection option for SIRE programme

18 August 2020 – (LONDON) As temporary measure – and to guard against the spread of COVID-19 – the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is now providing a remote inspection option as an additional tool within its Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) programme.

Rob Drysdale, Managing Director, OCIMF, explains the rationale:

“In some circumstances, COVID-19 is limiting the ability of an OCIMF...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/08/18/ocimf-announces-temporary-remote-inspection-option-for-sire-programme/

Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50% – sulphur marine fuel

21 August 2019

Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50% – sulphur marine fuel

A number of shipping, refining, fuel supply and standards organisations have worked together to produce Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50% – sulphur marine fuel released on 20 August 2019.

The publication has been developed by experts from across shipping, refining, supply and testing of marine fuels.

The publication is designed to provide guidance for stakeholders across the marine fuels and shipping...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/21/joint-industry-guidance-on-the-supply-and-use-of-0-50-sulphur-marine-fuel/

Vigilance essential despite reduction to piracy High Risk Area in the Indian Ocean

8 March 2019

Vigilance essential despite reduction to piracy High Risk Area in the Indian Ocean

The Round Table of international shipping associations plus the OCIMF representing the global shipping and oil industry have announced the geographic boundaries of the ‘High Risk Area’ for piracy in the Indian Ocean have been reduced, with new advice issued to merchant ship operators.

The High Risk Area reflects the area where the threat from piracy exists, whilst recognising the ongoing containment of pirate...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/03/08/vigilance-essential-despite-reduction-to-piracy-high-risk-area-in-the-indian-ocean/

OCIMF releases best practices for conducting navigational assessments

10 October 2018

10 October 2018 – London OCIMF has today released a new information paper on best practices for conducting navigational assessments, called A Guide to Best Practice for Navigational Assessments and Audits.

Navigational assessments and audits help vessel owners, operators and Masters to identify areas for improvement and increase safety. They also assure companies that high standards of navigation and watchkeeping are being maintained.

While a wide range of navigational assessments are used in the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/10/ocimf-releases-best-practices-for-conducting-navigational-assessments/