The IMSO Director General, Captain Esteban Pacha-Vicente, today announced that Mr Koji Sekimizu, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) visited IMSO Headquarters on 28 January 2013.
Secretary-General Of International Maritime Organization Visits IMSO
February 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
IMO And Shipping Industry Bodies Urge Continued Application Of Anti-Piracy Measures
January 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The International Maritime Organization welcomes the recent decrease in the number of attempted and successful attacks against ships by Somalia-based pirates operating in the Gulf of Aden and the western Indian Ocean.
IMO Secretary-General Launches 2013 World Maritime Day Theme: “Sustainable Development: IMO’s Contribution Beyond Rio+20”
January 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has launched this year’s World Maritime Day theme, “Sustainable development: IMO’s contribution beyond Rio+20”, calling on Governments and the shipping industry to join together and provide a positive contribution towards formulating sustainable maritime development goals.
European Shippers Want Clear Deadline for Sharing Shipping Information
January 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As the International Maritime Organization currently deals with the issue of the loss of containers at sea through consideration of a mandatory scheme for the weighing of containers, the European Shippers Council (the ESC) calls for an alternative path.
Regulations To Improve The Energy Efficiency Of International Shipping Enter Into Force
January 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
New regulations aimed at improving the energy efficiency of international shipping entered into force on 1 January 2013.
Floating 2013 e-Navigation Conference
January 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
For the third consecutive year, we capture the international e-Navigation community on board a vessel in arctic conditions for a heated debate on the current challenges in the field.
Shipping Lanes to be Adjusted to Protect Endangered Whales Along California Coast
January 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Busy shipping lanes off the California coast, including routes that cross three national marine sanctuaries, will be adjusted to protect endangered whales from ship strikes.
Intercargo Expresses Worry about MARPOL Annex V Implementation
December 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
MARPOL Annex V “Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships” has serious implications for the dry bulk trades as dry cargo residues, including those entrained in wash-water, are defined as garbage and subject to the provisions of the Annex.
SEEMP Software Sea Trial Delivers Fuel Cost Savings Of $210,000 Per Annum
December 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In advance of International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) ship energy efficiency management plan (SEEMP) legislation becoming mandatory from January 2013, Finnish shipping company Bore has announced the results of its trial of electronic SEEMP software, which has verified a 5.8% reduction in fuel consumption.
GE Marine To Meet EPA And IMO Emission Compliance Requirements
December 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, GE Marine announces its timeline for meeting EPA Tier 3 and Tier 4i, as well as IMO Tier III emission compliance without the need for exhaust gas after-treatment for its L250 and V250 marine diesel engines.
