– December 2020-
Dear Members of INTERCARGO,
Wishing you all a good month of December,
a brief review follows of our Association’s activities last month and of what is upcoming:
Membership; Recent/upcoming meetings & Calendar of events;
Coronavirus pandemic; Media Releases;
Updates under our Working Programme; Publications-reports-papers;
Regular Circulars; Members’ Reporting & Surveys; Membership updates and renewals;
Other updates.
In more detail:
Membership update
Our Membership stats as of 01.12.2020 – you may also view here:
– Full members – 140 Full Members from 30 countries and 80 Associate Members from 27 countries
– Registered ships – #2,396 ships (with a total tonnage of 226 mil. dwt)
(i.e. about 21% basis numbers and about 25% basis dwt of the global dry bulk carrier fleet)
New 2020/Q3 Members are listed here ; Members that joined earlier in 2020 are listed here.
Recent/upcoming Meetings & Calendar of events
– IMO MARTIME SAFETY COMMITTEE (MSC 102) (Nov. 4-11) – please see here
– IMO/INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE MEETING ON CREW CHANGES (Nov. 13) – please see here
– IMO MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC 75) (Nov. 16-20) – please see here
– IMO LEGAL COMMITTEE (LEG 107) (Nov. 27-Dec. 1)
– (upcoming) VENTILATION GUIDE WEBINAR (Dec. 11) – please see here
– Please refer to the INTERCARGO calendar (latest update as of Nov. 30, attached to this webpage)
Coronavirus pandemic updates
- Our Association has continued its engagement in regular industry COVID-19 Co-ordination and Task Force meetings and initiatives since April; you may refer to some of our relevant updates here
- INTERCARGO’s relevant Media Releases:
- “Shipping bodies call on Jeff Bezos to take a stand for stranded seafarers at industry Round Table” (Nov. 26) – please see here
- “INTERCARGO: Charterers preventing crew change must be held to account” (Nov. 2) – please see here
- “INTERCARGO Meetings Address Key Industry Issues” (Oct. 12) – please see here
- “World Maritime Day 2020: Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet” (Sep. 24) – please see here
- “Crew change: Drastic measures needed now” (July 27) – please see here
- “Day of the Seafarer: Slow Response from Governments Pushing Seafarers to their Limits” (June 24) – please see here
- Urgent video message: “Crew Change – time is running out” (June 12) – please see here
- “Crew Change for ‘Key Workers’ at Sea Must be Top of the Industry’s Agenda” (April 28) – please see here
- “Coronavirus poses major challenges for seafarers on merchant ships from increasing restrictions imposed by port states” (March 17) – please see here
Media Releases & communications (in November)
– (joint) “Shipping bodies call on Jeff Bezos to take a stand for stranded seafarers at industry Round Table” (Nov. 26) – please see here
– (joint) “INTERCARGO, DNV GL, and the Standard Club launch new bulk carrier ventilation guide” (Nov. 25) – please see here
– (joint) “Shipping industry welcomes IMO decision to give further consideration to USD 5 billion fund to accelerate decarbonisation” (Nov. 20) – please see here
– (joint) “Shipping industry urges Governments to take forward USD 5 billion proposal to accelerate the decarbonisation of maritime transport” (Nov. 16) – please see here
– “INTERCARGO supports IMO in approving GHG measures next week” (Nov. 12) – please see here
– “INTERCARGO: Charterers preventing crew change must be held to account” (Nov. 2) – please see here
– “IMO Secretary-General Emeritus William A. O’Neil, remembered” (Nov. 2) – please see here
Updates under our Working Programme
– Cargoes – please see here
– Design & Construction, Machinery & Operations – please see here
– Incidents & Casualties – please see here
– Emissions – please see here
– Ballast Water – please see here
– Ports & Terminals – please see here
– Training, Manpower & Human Element – please see here
– IMO – please see here
– Misc. Issues – please see here
Publications, reports & papers
– latest INTERCARGO publications in a special package – please see here
– INTERCARGO Annual Review 2019/2020 – please see here (new edition)
– A Guide to Bulk Carrier Operations – please see here
– Fuel Quality Survey report– please see here
– (video) “Dry Bulk Shipping: Sustainably serving the world’s essential needs” – please see here
– 2020 BWMS Operational Survey Report – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Benchmarking Bulk Carriers report 2018-19 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO – The First 40 Years – please see here
– for all publications please see here
Regular Circulars / web-updates
– Selected News Headlines (weekly, also posted here)
– INTERCARGO in the News (please see here)
– Dry bulk trade and fleet update (monthly, also posted here)
– the present update of Secretariat activities & upcoming ones (monthly, also posted here).
Members’ Surveys & Reporting
For our Surveys & Reporting, including the below, please refer for details here
– Terminal Reporting
– Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage
– BWTS Survey
– Global Sulphur Cap Survey
– Crew injury frequency and lost time
– Other experience sharing
– IMPORTANT TOPICS IN 2020 Full Members’ survey results – please see here
Membership updates and renewals
The further strengthening of our Association via the registration of additional ships is hugely appreciated.
As memberships are up for year 2021 renewal,
and you will be receiving soon the invoicing for the applicable fees,
on behalf of the Association, I wholeheartedly thank you all for your continued support throughout these very challenging times.
Membership logos, Company and Vessel Certificates: the 2021 versions will be issued earliest next year
(if not received for 2020, please ask from the Secretariat at info@intercargo.org )
Other updates
Please also refer to the respective emailed circulars and consult the articles on our website https://www.intercargo.org/
The latest updates are posted on the Homepage under:
– IN FOCUS
– LATEST ARTICLES (Noticeboard, Association News, Media Releases)
– and MEMBER NEWS (includes access to industry events);
also navigate the MENU (top of page) for TOPICS, NEWS, and other categories of updates.
For any question or clarification, do not hesitate to contact us.
Best wishes to you, your families, and our seafarers for staying healthy and safe,
as we are looking with optimism towards year 2021.
Kostas
Kostas G. GKONIS, PhD
Secretary General
– November 2020-
Dear Members of INTERCARGO,
Wishing you all a good month of November,
a brief review follows of our Association’s activities last month and of what is upcoming:
Membership; our Association’s meetings on October 8-9;
Coronavirus pandemic; Media Releases; Calendar of events;
Updates under our Working Programme; Publications-reports-papers;
Regular Circulars; Members’ Reporting & Surveys; Membership Logos & Certificates; Other updates.
In more detail:
Membership update
Our Membership stats as of 01.11.2020 – you may also view here:
– Full members – 143 Full Members from 30 countries and 80 Associate Members
– Registered ships – #2,346 ships (with a total tonnage of 221 mil. dwt)
(i.e. about 20% basis numbers and about 25% basis dwt of the global dry bulk carrier fleet)
New 2020/Q3 Members are listed here ; Members that joined earlier in 2020 are listed here.
our Association’s meetings on October 8-9
Our Association held virtually and with large participation and success its semi-annual meetings.
- Annual General Meeting minutes and related material can be found here (for All Members; login required)
- A compilation of promotional material contributed by Members participating in the Annual General Meeting can be found here
- Executive Committee material can be found here (the minutes to be circulated and added) (for Full Members only; login required)
- Technical Committee material can be found here (for Full Members only; login required)
- n overview of all Meetings with links to each of the above can be found here
Coronavirus pandemic
Our Association, in close cooperation with our industry partners, has continued engaging in a number of initiatives in response to the COVID-19 impact on seafarers and our sector.
- Regular industry COVID-19 Co-ordination and Task Force meetings since April (as also cited in the attached calendar)
- You may refer to our relevant updates here
- INTERCARGO’s relevant Media Releases:
- “INTERCARGO: Charterers preventing crew change must be held to account” (Nov. 2) – please see here
- “INTERCARGO Meetings Address Key Industry Issues” (Oct. 12) – please see here
- “World Maritime Day 2020: Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet” (Sep. 24) – please see here
- “Crew change: Drastic measures needed now” (July 27) – please see here
- “Day of the Seafarer: Slow Response from Governments Pushing Seafarers to their Limits” (June 24) – please see here
- Urgent video message: “Crew Change – time is running out” (June 12) – please see here
- “Crew Change for ‘Key Workers’ at Sea Must be Top of the Industry’s Agenda” (April 28) – please see here
- “Coronavirus poses major challenges for seafarers on merchant ships from increasing restrictions imposed by port states” (March 17) – please see here
Media Releases (in October)
– “INTERCARGO Meetings Address Key Industry Issues” (Oct. 12) – please see here
Calendar of events
– Please refer to the INTERCARGO calendar (latest update as of Oct. 30, attached to this webpage)
Updates under our Working Programme
– Cargoes – please see here
– Piracy – please see here
– Incidents & Casualties – please see here
– Life saving – please see here
– Emissions (GHG) – please see here
– Ports & Terminals – please see here
– Training, Manpower & Human Element – please see here
– IMO – please see here
– Other Legislation – please see here
Publications, reports & papers
– INTERCARGO Annual Review 2019/2020 – please see here (new edition)
– A Guide to Bulk Carrier Operations – please see here
– Fuel Quality Survey report– please see here
– (video) “Dry Bulk Shipping: Sustainably serving the world’s essential needs” – please see here
– 2020 BWMS Operational Survey Report – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Benchmarking Bulk Carriers report 2018-19 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO – The First 40 Years – please see here
– for all publications please see here
Regular Circulars / web-updates
– Selected News Headlines (weekly, also posted here)
– INTERCARGO in the News (please see here)
– Dry bulk trade and fleet update (monthly, also posted here)
– the present update of Secretariat activities & upcoming ones (monthly, also posted here).
Members’ Surveys & Reporting
For our Surveys & Reporting, including the below, please refer for details here
– Terminal Reporting
– Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage
– BWTS Survey
– Global Sulphur Cap Survey
– Crew injury frequency and lost time
– IMPORTANT TOPICS IN 2020 Full Members’ survey results – please see here
Membership Logos & Certificates
– 2020 Membership logos, Company and Vessel Certificates: if not received, please contact the Secretariat at info@intercargo.org
Other updates
Please also refer to the respective emailed circulars and consult the articles on our website https://www.intercargo.org/
The latest updates are posted on the Homepage under:
– IN FOCUS
– LATEST ARTICLES (Noticeboard, Association News, Media Releases)
– and MEMBER NEWS (includes access to industry events);
also navigate the MENU (top of page) for TOPICS, NEWS, and other categories of updates.
For any question or clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes to all of you, your families, and our Seafarers for staying healthy and safe,
Kostas
Kostas G. GKONIS, PhD
Secretary General
– October 2020-
Dear Members of INTERCARGO,
Wishing you all a good month of October,
a brief review follows of our Association’s activities last month and of what is upcoming:
Membership; our Association’s meetings on October 8-9;
Coronavirus pandemic; Media Releases; Calendar of events;
Publications-reports-papers; Other important updates & updates under our Working Programme;
Regular Circulars; Members’ Reporting & Surveys; Membership Logos & Certificates; Other updates.
In more detail:
Membership update
Our Membership stats as of 01.10.2020 – you may also view here:
– Full members – 143 Full Members from 30 countries and 80 Associate Members
– Registered ships – #2,342 ships (with a total tonnage of 221 mil. dwt)
(i.e. about 20% basis numbers and about 25% basis dwt of the global dry bulk carrier fleet)
New 2020/Q3 Members are listed here ; Members that joined earlier in 2020 are listed here.
our Association’s virtual meetings on October 8-9
Due to the special circumstances that we will not allow us to meet physically, and with our social/networking events cancelled,
our Secretariat is planning to offer to both Associate and Full Members that will participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM),
the opportunity to contribute their company promotional material for a special electronic compilation on this occasion (further details will be communicated at the AGM).
Schedule of meetings:
– Thursday 8 October / 11:00 – 14:00: Technical Committee Meeting (for TechCom/Full members) – details here
– Friday 9 October / 11:00 – 13:00: Executive Committee Meeting (for ExCom/Full members – max 2 attendees per company) – details here
– Friday 9 October / 13:15 – 14:00: Annual General Meeting (for All members) – details here
Please be reminded to register here by tomorrow October 2 (virtual attendance instructions will follow after registrations are closed)
Coronavirus pandemic
Our Association, in close cooperation with our industry partners, has continued engaging in a number of initiatives in response to the COVID-19 impact on seafarers and our sector.
- Regular industry COVID-19 Co-ordination and Task Force meetings since April (as also cited in the attached calendar)
- You may refer to our relevant updates here
- INTERCARGO’s relevant Media Releases:
- “World Maritime Day 2020: Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet” (Sep. 24) – please see here
- “Crew change: Drastic measures needed now” (July 27) – please see here
- Day of the Seafarer: “Slow Response from Governments Pushing Seafarers to their Limits” (June 24) – please see here
- Urgent video message: “Crew Change – time is running out” (June 12) – please see here
- “Crew Change for ‘Key Workers’ at Sea Must be Top of the Industry’s Agenda” (April 28) – please see here
- “Coronavirus poses major challenges for seafarers on merchant ships from increasing restrictions imposed by port states” (March 17) – please see here
Media Releases (in September)
– “World Maritime Day 2020: Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet” (Sep. 24) – please see here
– “Shipping’s inclusion in EU ETS ignores industry’s calls for collaboration” (Sep. 21) – please see here
Calendar of events
– Please refer to the INTERCARGO calendar (latest update as of Sep. 30, attached to this webpage)
Publications, reports & papers
– A Guide to Bulk Carrier Operations – please see here
– Fuel Quality Survey report– please see here
– (video) “Dry Bulk Shipping: Sustainably serving the world’s essential needs” – please see here
– 2020 BWMS Operational Survey Report – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Benchmarking Bulk Carriers report 2018-19 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO – The First 40 Years – please see here
– INTERCARGO Annual Review 2018/2019 – please see here / new edition upcoming!
– for all publications please see here
Other important updates & updates under our Working Programme
– Incidents & Casualties – please see here
– Piracy – please see here
– Emissions (GHG) – please see here
– Ports & Terminals – please see here
– Training, Manpower & Human Element – please see here
– IMO – please see here
Regular Circulars / web-updates
– Selected News Headlines (weekly, also posted here)
– INTERCARGO in the News (please see here)
– Dry bulk trade and fleet update (monthly, also posted here)
– the present update of Secretariat activities & upcoming ones (monthly, also posted here).
Members’ Surveys & Reporting
For our Surveys & Reporting, including the below, please refer for details here
– Terminal Reporting
– Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage
– BWTS Survey
– Global Sulphur Cap Survey
– Crew injury frequency and lost time
– IMPORTANT TOPICS IN 2020 Full Members’ survey results – please see here
Membership Logos & Certificates
– 2020 Membership logos, Company and Vessel Certificates: if not received, please contact the Secretariat at info@intercargo.org
Other updates
Please also refer to the respective emailed circulars and consult the articles on our website https://www.intercargo.org/
The latest updates are posted on the Homepage under:
– IN FOCUS
– LATEST ARTICLES (Noticeboard, Association News, Media Releases)
– and MEMBER NEWS (includes access to industry events);
also navigate the MENU (top of page) for TOPICS, NEWS, and other categories of updates.
For any question or clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes to all of you, your families, and our Seafarers for staying healthy and safe,
Kostas
Kostas G. GKONIS, PhD
Secretary General
– September 2020-
Dear Members of INTERCARGO,
Wishing you all a good month of September,
a brief review follows of our Association’s activities last month and of what is upcoming:
Membership; our Association’s semi-annual meetings in October – AGM – Elections;
Calendar of events; Coronavirus pandemic; Media Releases;
Publications-reports-papers; Other important updates & updates under our Working Programme;
Regular Circulars; Members’ Reporting & Surveys; Membership Logos & Certificates; Other updates.
In more detail:
Membership update
Our Membership stats as of 01.09.2020 – you may also view here:
– Full members – 143 Full Members from 30 countries and 80 Associate Members
– Registered ships – #2,342 ships (with a total tonnage of 220 mil. dwt)
(i.e. about 21% basis numbers and about 26% basis dwt of the global dry bulk carrier fleet)
New 2020/Q3 Members are listed here ; Members that joined earlier in 2020 are listed here.
our Association’s semi-annual meetings in October – AGM – Elections
As advised last month, our Association’s “autumn” semi-annual meetings confirmed to take place on 8-9 October 2020:
– will be virtual, with optional physical presence in London (the Committees’ sessions will be shorter); please see details and register here
– Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Office bearers’ Elections (on October 9): please refer to the relevant Notice circulated on Aug.17 and also posted here
– the formal Dinner and INTERCARGO 40 years’ celebration events are postponed (to be organised at a more opportune time).
Calendar of events
– Please refer to the INTERCARGO calendar with interesting links therein (latest update as of Sep. 1, attached to this webpage)
Coronavirus pandemic
Our Association, in close cooperation with our industry partners, has continued engaging in a number of initiatives in response to the COVID-19 impact on seafarers and our sector.
- Regular industry COVID-19 Co-ordination and Task Force meetings since April (as also cited in the attached calendar)
- You may refer to our relevant updates here
- You may refer to IMO updates here
- INTERCARGO’s relevant Media Releases:
- “Crew change: Drastic measures needed now” (July 27) – please see here
- Day of the Seafarer: “Slow Response from Governments Pushing Seafarers to their Limits” (June 24) – please see here
- Urgent video message: “Crew Change – time is running out” (June 12) – please see here
- “Crew Change for ‘Key Workers’ at Sea Must be Top of the Industry’s Agenda” (April 28) – please see here
- “Coronavirus poses major challenges for seafarers on merchant ships from increasing restrictions imposed by port states” (March 17) – please see here
Media Releases (in August)
-“M/V Wakashio grounding and the environmental tragedy in Mauritius” (August 19) – please see here
– (Joint) “Industry survey shows switch to low-sulphur fuel has not been without problems” (August 19) – please see here
Publications, reports & papers
– A Guide to Bulk Carrier Operations – please see here
– Fuel Quality Survey report– please see here
– (video) “Dry Bulk Shipping: Sustainably serving the world’s essential needs” – please see here
– 2020 BWMS Operational Survey Report – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Benchmarking Bulk Carriers report 2018-19 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO – The First 40 Years – please see here
– INTERCARGO Annual Review 2018/2019 – please see here
– for all publications please see here
Other important updates & updates under our Working Programme
– Incidents & Casualties – please see here
– Cyber Risks – please see here
– Emissions (Sulphur & GHG) – please see here
– Ports & Terminals – please see here
– Training, Manpower & Human Element – please see here
– Other Legislation – please see here
– On a dry bulk sector quality self-assessment scheme (Full Members’ internal update as per circular 0828-EX-F)
Regular Circulars / web-updates
– Selected News Headlines (weekly, also posted here)
– INTERCARGO in the News (please see here)
– Dry bulk trade and fleet update (monthly, also posted here)
– the present update of Secretariat activities & upcoming ones (monthly, also posted here).
Members’ Surveys & Reporting
For our Surveys & Reporting, including the below, please refer for details here
– Terminal Reporting
– Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage
– BWTS Survey
– Global Sulphur Cap Survey
– Crew injury frequency and lost time
– IMPORTANT TOPICS IN 2020 Full Members’ survey results – please see here
Membership Logos & Certificates
– 2020 Membership logos, Company and Vessel Certificates: if not received, please contact the Secretariat at info@intercargo.org
Other updates
Please also refer to the respective emailed circulars and consult the articles on our website https://www.intercargo.org/
The latest updates are posted on the Homepage under:
– IN FOCUS
– LATEST ARTICLES (Noticeboard, Association News, Media Releases)
– and MEMBER NEWS (includes access to industry events);
also navigate the MENU (top of page) for TOPICS, NEWS, and other categories of updates.
For any question or clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes to all of you, your families, and our Seafarers for staying healthy and safe,
Kostas
Kostas G. GKONIS, PhD
Secretary General
– August 2020-
Dear Members of INTERCARGO,
Wishing you all a good month of August,
a brief review follows of our Association’s activities last month and of what is upcoming:
Membership; our Association’s semi-annual meetings in October (updates);
Calendar of events; Coronavirus pandemic; “Dry Bulk Shipping” video production;
Media Releases; Publications-papers; Other important updates & updates under our Working Programme;
Regular Circulars; Members’ Reporting & Surveys; Membership Logos & Certificates; Other updates.
In more detail:
Membership update
New members in July:
– GOODWOOD SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
– AFRICA RISK COMPLIANCE LIMITED (Associate)
– A. BILBROUGH & CO LTD (THE LONDON P&I CLUB) (Associate)
New 2020/Q3 Members are listed here ; Members that joined earlier in 2020 are listed here.
Our Membership stats as of 01.08.2020 – you may also view here:
– Full members – 143 Full Members from 30 countries and 80 Associate Members
– Registered ships – #2,342 ships (with a total tonnage of 220 mil. dwt)
(i.e. about 21% basis numbers and about 26% basis dwt of the global dry bulk carrier fleet)
New 2020 Members are listed here.
our Association’s semi-annual meetings in October (updates)
Kindly note the below updates, inviting and thanking you for your understanding:
– our Association’s “autumn” semi-annual meetings confirmed to take place in London on 8-9 October 2020
will be virtual, with optional physical presence (the Committees’ sessions will be shorter)
– the formal Dinner and INTERCARGO 40 years’ celebration events are postponed (to be organised at a more opportune time)
– please see details and register here.
Calendar of events
– Please refer to the INTERCARGO calendar with interesting links therein (latest update as of August 01, attached to this webpage)
Coronavirus pandemic
Our Association, in close cooperation with our industry partners, has continued engaging in a number of initiatives in response to the COVID-19 impact on seafarers and our sector.
- Regular industry COVID-19 Co-ordination and Task Force meetings since April (as also cited in the attached calendar)
- You may refer to our relevant updates here
- You may refer to IMO updates here
- INTERCARGO’s relevant Media Releases:
- “Crew change: Drastic measures needed now” (July 27) – please see here
- Day of the Seafarer: “Slow Response from Governments Pushing Seafarers to their Limits” (June 24) – please see here
- Urgent video message: “Crew Change – time is running out” (June 12) – please see here
- “Crew Change for ‘Key Workers’ at Sea Must be Top of the Industry’s Agenda” (April 28) – please see here
- “Coronavirus poses major challenges for seafarers on merchant ships from increasing restrictions imposed by port states” (March 17) – please see here
“Dry Bulk Shipping” video production
The video “Dry Bulk Shipping: Sustainably serving the world’s essential needs” is available to view & share at https://www.intercargo.org/video-2020/
INTERCARGO is mostly thankful to all who contributed to its production.
Media Releases (in July)
– (video) “Dry Bulk Shipping: Sustainably serving the world’s essential needs” (July 27) – please see here
-“Crew change: Drastic measures needed now” (July 27) – please see here
– (Joint) “Vistrato’s Covid-19 Guide – A first in co-operation between INTERCARGO and DBTG to ensure the safety of all at the ship/shore interface.” (July 27) – please see here
Publications & papers
– 2020 BWMS Operational Survey Report – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Benchmarking Bulk Carriers report 2018-19 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO – The First 40 Years – please see here
– INTERCARGO Annual Review 2018/2019 – please see here
– for all publications please see here
Other important updates & updates under our Working Programme
– Consultation on a dry bulk sector quality self-assessment scheme – please see here
– Design & Construction, Machinery & Operations (Hatch cover) – please see here
– Incidents & Casualties – please see here
– Emissions (GHG & Sulphur) – please see here
– Ports & Terminals – please see here
– Training, Manpower & Human Element – please see here
– IMO – please see here
– Misc. Issues – please see here
Regular Circulars / web-updates
– Selected News Headlines (weekly, also posted here)
– INTERCARGO in the News (please see here)
– Dry bulk trade and fleet update (monthly, also posted here)
– the present update of Secretariat activities & upcoming ones (monthly, also posted here).
Members’ Surveys & Reporting
For our Surveys & Reporting, including the below, please refer for details here
– Terminal Reporting
– Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage
– BWTS Survey
– Global Sulphur Cap Survey
– Crew injury frequency and lost time
– IMPORTANT TOPICS IN 2020 Full Members’ survey results – please see here
Membership Logos & Certificates
– 2020 Membership logos, Company and Vessel Certificates: if not received, please contact the Secretariat at info@intercargo.org
Other updates
Please also refer to the respective emailed circulars and consult the articles on our website https://www.intercargo.org/
The latest updates are posted on the Homepage under:
– IN FOCUS
– LATEST ARTICLES (Noticeboard, Association News, Media Releases)
– and MEMBER NEWS (includes access to industry events);
also navigate the MENU (top of page) for TOPICS, NEWS, and other categories of updates.
For any question or clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes to all of you, your families, and our Seafarers for staying healthy and safe,
Kostas
Kostas G. GKONIS, PhD
Secretary General
– July 2020-
Dear Members of INTERCARGO,
Wishing you all a good month of July ahead of us,
a brief review follows of our Association’s activities last month and of what is upcoming:
Membership; our Association’s next semi-annual meetings; Calendar of events;
Coronavirus pandemic / Media Releases;
Publications-papers; Other important updates & updates under our Working Programme;
Regular Circulars; Members’ Reporting & Surveys; Membership Logos & Certificates; Other updates.
In more detail:
Membership update
Our Membership stats as of 01.07.2020 – you may also view here:
– Full members – 142 Full Members from 30 countries and 80 Associate Members
– Registered ships – #2,342 ships (with a total tonnage of 220 mil. dwt)
(i.e. about 21% basis numbers and about 26% basis dwt of the global dry bulk carrier fleet)
New 2020 Members are listed here.
our Association’s next semi-annual meetings
– save the date: our Association’s “autumn” semi-annual meetings are planned to take place in London on 8-9 October 2020 – please see here.
– Registrations will open shortly at above link
– you are kindly invited to indicate your intentions by registering within July for our timely planning,
while of course we appreciate ongoing travelling uncertainties and we all hope for a return to (a new) normality soon.
Calendar of events
– (upcoming) IMO Informal Preliminary Discussion Session on GHG Short-Term Measures – please see here.
– Please refer to the INTERCARGO calendar with interesting links therein (latest update as of July 01, also attached to this webpage)
Coronavirus pandemic / Media Releases
Our Association, in close cooperation with our industry partners, has continued engaging in a number of initiatives in response to the COVID-19 impact on seafarers and our sector.
- Regular industry COVID-19 Co-ordination and Task Force meetings since April (as cited in the attached calendar)
- You may refer to our relevant updates here
- You may refer to IMO updates here
- INTERCARGO’s relevant Media Releases:
- Day of the Seafarer: “Slow Response from Governments Pushing Seafarers to their Limits” (June 24) – please see here
- Urgent video message: “Crew Change – time is running out” (June 12) – please see here
- “Crew Change for ‘Key Workers’ at Sea Must be Top of the Industry’s Agenda” (April 28) – please see here
- “Coronavirus poses major challenges for seafarers on merchant ships from increasing restrictions imposed by port states” (March 17) – please see here
Publications & papers
– 2020 BWMS Operational Survey Report – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Benchmarking Bulk Carriers report 2018-19 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO – The First 40 Years – please see here
– INTERCARGO Annual Review 2018/2019 – please see here
– for all publications please see here
Other important updates & updates under our Working Programme
– Consultation on a dry bulk sector quality self-assessment scheme – please see here
– Design & Construction, Machinery & Operations (Hatch cover) – please see here
– Incidents & Casualties – please see here
– Emissions (GHG) – please see here
– Piracy – please see here
– Ports & Terminals – please see here
– Training, Manpower & Human Element – please see here
– IMO – please see here
– Other legislation – please see here
– Misc. Issues – please see here
Regular Circulars / web-updates
– Selected News Headlines (weekly, also posted here)
– INTERCARGO in the News (please see here)
– Dry bulk trade and fleet update (monthly, also posted here)
– the present update of Secretariat activities & upcoming ones (monthly, posted here).
Members’ Surveys & Reporting
For our ongoing Surveys & Reporting, including the below, please refer for details here
– Terminal Reporting
– Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage
– BWTS Survey
– Global Sulphur Cap Survey
– Crew injury frequency and lost time
– IMPORTANT TOPICS IN 2020 Full Members’ survey results – please see here
Membership Logos & Certificates
– 2020 Membership logos, Company and Vessel Certificates: if not received, please contact the Secretariat at info@intercargo.org
Other updates
Please also refer to the respective emailed circulars and consult the articles on our website https://www.intercargo.org/
The latest updates are posted on the Homepage under:
– IN FOCUS
– LATEST ARTICLES (Noticeboard, Association News, Media Releases)
– and MEMBER NEWS (includes access to industry events);
also navigate the MENU (top of page) for TOPICS, NEWS, and other categories of updates.
For any question or clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes to all of you, your families, and our Seafarers for staying healthy and safe,
Kostas
Kostas G. GKONIS, PhD
Secretary General
– June 2020-
Dear Members of INTERCARGO,
Wishing you all a good month of June ahead of us,
a brief review follows of our Association’s activities last month and of what is upcoming:
Membership; our Association’s next semi-annual meetings / Calendar of events;
Coronavirus pandemic / Media Releases; Publications-papers;
Other important updates & updates under our Working Programme;
Regular Circulars; Members’ Reporting & Surveys; Membership Logos & Certificates; Other updates.
In more detail:
Membership update
Our Membership stats as of 01.06.2020 – you may also view here:
– Full members – 142 Full Members from 30 countries and 81 Associate Members
– Registered ships – #2,340 ships (with a total tonnage of 221 mil. dwt)
(i.e. about 21% basis numbers and about 26% basis dwt of the global dry bulk carrier fleet)
New 2020 Members are listed here.
our Association’s next semi-annual meetings / Calendar of events
– Save the date: our Association’s “autumn” semi-annual meetings are planned to take place in London on 8-9 October 2020 – see also here.
– Please refer to the attached INTERCARGO calendar (latest update as of June 01, also attached to this webpage)
Coronavirus pandemic / Media Releases
Our Association, in close cooperation with our industry partners, has been engaging in a number of initiatives in response to the COVID-19 impact on seafarers and our sector.
- Regular industry COVID-19 Co-ordination and Task Force meetings since April (as cited in the attached calendar)
- You may refer to our relevant updates here
- You may refer to IMO updates here
- INTERCARGO’s relevant Media Releases:
Publications & papers
– 2020 BWMS Operational Survey Report – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Benchmarking Bulk Carriers report 2018-19 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO – The First 40 Years – please see here
– INTERCARGO Annual Review 2018/2019 – please see here
– for all publications please see here
Other important updates & updates under our Working Programme
– Consultation on a dry bulk sector quality self-assessment scheme – please see here
– Incidents & Casualties – please see here
– Ballast Water – please see here
– Piracy – please see here
– Cyber Risks – please see here
– Ports & Terminals – please see here
– Training, Manpower & Human Element – please see here
– IMO – please see here
– Other legislation – please see here
– Misc. Issues – please see here
Regular Circulars
– Selected News Headlines (weekly, also posted here)
– Dry bulk trade and fleet update (monthly, also posted here)
– the present update of Secretariat activities & upcoming ones (monthly, also posted here).
Members’ Surveys & Reporting
For our ongoing Surveys & Reporting, including the below, please refer for details here
– Terminal Reporting
– Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage
– BWTS Survey
– Global Sulphur Cap Survey
– Crew injury frequency and lost time
– IMPORTANT TOPICS IN 2020 Full Members’ survey results – please see here
Membership Logos & Certificates
– 2020 Membership logos, Company and Vessel Certificates: if not received, please contact the Secretariat at info@intercargo.org
Other updates
Please also refer to the respective emailed circulars and consult the articles on our website https://www.intercargo.org/
The latest updates are posted on the Homepage under IN FOCUS, LATEST ARTICLES, and MEMBER NEWS;
also navigate the MENU (top of page) for TOPICS, NEWS, and other categories of updates.
For any question or clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes to all of you, your families, and our Seafarers for staying healthy and safe,
Kostas
Kostas G. GKONIS, PhD
Secretary General
– May 2020-
Dear Members of INTERCARGO,
With April behind us,
a brief review follows of our Association’s activities last month and of what is upcoming:
Membership; our Association’s next semi-annual meetings / Calendar of events;
Coronavirus pandemic / Media Releases; Other important circulars;
Publications-papers; Updates under our Working Programme;
Regular Circulars; Members’ Reporting & Surveys; Membership Logos & Certificates; Other updates.
In more detail:
Membership update
New 2020/Q1 Members are listed here.
Our Membership stats as of 01.05.2020 – you may also view here:
– Full members – 143 Full Members from 30 countries and 81 Associate Members
– Registered ships – #2,330 ships (with a total tonnage of 220 mil. dwt)
(i.e. about 21% basis numbers and about 26% basis dwt of the global dry bulk carrier fleet)
our Association’s next semi-annual meetings / Calendar of events
– our Association’s “autumn” semi-annual meetings are planned to take place in London on 8-9 October 2020.
– our Association’s “spring” semi-annual meetings have been cancelled (initially planned to take place in Singapore on 9-10 March)
The above updates are also reported here.
– Please refer to the INTERCARGO calendar (latest update as of May 01, attached to this webpage)
Coronavirus pandemic / Media Releases
The unprecedented and very challenging times due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue.
- INTERCARGO’s Media Releases in that respect have been:
- Our Association, in close cooperation with our industry partners, has been engaging in a number of initiatives in response to the impact on seafarers and our sector. You may find all relevant updates here
- The latest was an INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE WITH THE IMO SECRETARY-GENERAL (web-meeting) on April 30 to discuss recommendations and actions taken, as well as concerns and challenges to deal with COVID-19 faced by the maritime industry.
- You may refer to IMO updates here
Other important circulars
– Circular 0408-EX-F- On a dry bulk sector quality self-assessment scheme (Internal Communication to Executive Committee / Full Members)
– Circular 0422-F-20083 – Indonesian Regulation on Exportation of Coal (External Communication to Indonesian Authorities)
Publications & papers
– NEW: INTERCARGO Benchmarking Bulk Carriers report 2018-19 – please see here
– NEW: INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020 – please see here
– INTERCARGO – The First 40 Years – please see here
– INTERCARGO Annual Review 2018/2019 – please see here
– for all publications please see here
Updates under our Working Programme
– Cargoes, “Liquefaction” – please see here
– Design & Construction, Machinery & Operations – please see here
– Incidents & Casualties – please see here
– Piracy – please see here
– Cyber Risks – please see here
– Ports & Terminals – please see here
– Training, Manpower & Human Element – please see here
– Other legislation – please see here
Regular Circulars
– Selected News Headlines (weekly, also posted here)
– Dry bulk trade and fleet update (monthly, also posted here)
– the present update of Secretariat activities & upcoming ones (monthly, also posted here).
Members’ Surveys & Reporting
For our ongoing Surveys & Reporting, including the below, please refer for details here
– Terminal Reporting
– Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage
– BWTS Survey
– Global Sulphur Cap Survey
– Crew injury frequency and lost time
– IMPORTANT TOPICS IN 2020 Full Members’ survey results – please see here
Membership Logos & Certificates
– 2020 Membership logos, Company and Vessel Certificates are provided upon renewal of Membership
(if not received, you may contact the Secretariat at info@intercargo.org)
Other updates
Please also refer to the respective emailed circulars and consult the articles on our website https://www.intercargo.org/
The latest updates are posted on the Homepage under IN FOCUS, LATEST ARTICLES, and MEMBER NEWS;
also navigate the MENU (top of page) for TOPICS, NEWS, and other categories of updates.
For any question or clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes to all of you, your families, and our Seafarers for staying healthy and safe,
Kostas
Kostas G. GKONIS, PhD
Secretary General
– April 2020-
Dear Members of INTERCARGO,
With March behind us,
a brief review follows of our Association’s activities last month and of what is upcoming:
Membership; Coronavirus pandemic; Calendar of events / our Association’s next semi-annual meetings;
Media Releases; Publications-papers; Members’ Reporting & Surveys;
Regular Circulars; Updates under our Working Programme;
Membership Logos & Certificates; Other updates.
In more detail:
Membership update
New members in March:
– LISCR (Associate)
– S.A. MALLIAROUDAKIS MARITIME (UK) LTD (Associate)
– ALPHA MARINE CONSULTING P.C. (Associate)
New 2020/Q1 Members are listed here.
Our Membership stats as of 01.04.2020 – you may also view here:
– Full members – 146 Full Members from 30 countries and 80 Associate Members
– Registered ships – #2,387 ships (with a total tonnage of 223 mil. dwt)
(i.e. about 21% basis numbers and about 26% basis dwt of the global dry bulk carrier fleet)
Coronavirus pandemic
The whole world and our industry are going through unprecedented and very challenging times facing the coronavirus pandemic.
- Our circular “0330 – COVID-19: Preliminary list of recommendations” also available here provided the latest update:
“a Preliminary list of recommendations for Governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic”
Issued under IMO Circular Letter No.4204/Add.6, after a proposal made by INTERCARGO along with many other industry associations.
- You may find also all our previous updates on the Coronavirus front here
- You may refer to updates on IMO’s website here
Calendar of events / our Association’s next semi-annual meetings
- Please refer to the INTERCARGO calendar (latest update as of March 30) attached to this webpage
- our Association’s “autumn” semi-annual meetings are currently planned to take place in London on 8-9 October 2020
- our Association’s “spring” semi-annual meetings (which had been planned to take place in Singapore on 9-10 March) have been rescheduled for a later date (not before end of April / new dates would be communicated with at least one month’s earlier notice – relevant updates to be also posted here).
Media Releases
– Media Release “Coronavirus poses major challenges for seafarers on merchant ships from increasing restrictions imposed by port states” (March 17) – please see here
– Joint Media Release “Safety Warranty Prevails: US Supreme Court Rules that Owners can Rely on Absolute Warranty in Frequently Used Safe Berth Clauses” (March 30) – please see here
– Joint Media Release “New publication offers updated maritime security guidance for mariners operating off West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea” (March 30) – please see here
– Joint Media Release “Implementation Challenges of 2020 Sulphur Cap” (March 9) – please see here
– Joint Media Release “Industry Challenges (COVID-19, GHG & IMRB)” (March 9) – please see here
– Joint Media Release “Gulf of Guinea Security” (March 9) – please see here
Publications & papers
– Regional and Global Counter Piracy Guidelines – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020 – please see here
– INTERCARGO – The First 40 Years – please see here
– INTERCARGO Annual Review 2018/2019 – please see here
– for all publications please see here
Members’ Surveys & Reporting
– IMPORTANT TOPICS IN 2020 Full Members’ survey results – please see here
For our ongoing Surveys & Reporting, including the below, please refer for details here
– Terminal Reporting
– Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage
– BWTS Survey
– Global Sulphur Cap Survey
– Crew injury frequency and lost time
Regular Circulars
– Selected News Headlines (weekly, also posted here)
– Dry bulk trade and fleet update (monthly, also posted here)
– the present update of Secretariat activities & upcoming ones (monthly, also posted here).
Updates under our Working Programme in March
– Design & Construction, Machinery & Operations – please see here
– Life Saving – please see here
– Piracy – please see here
– Cyber Risks – please see here
– Emissions (Sulphur)– please see here
– Ports & Terminals – please see here
– Training, Manpower & Human Element – please see here
– International Maritime Organization (IMO) – please see here
– Misc. Issues – please see here
Membership Logos & Certificates
– 2020 Membership logos, Company and Vessel Certificates are provided upon renewal of Membership
(if not received, you may contact the Secretariat at info@intercargo.org)
Other updates
Please also refer to the respective emailed circulars and consult the articles on our website https://www.intercargo.org/
The latest updates are posted on the Homepage under IN FOCUS, LATEST ARTICLES, and MEMBER NEWS;
also navigate the MENU (top of page) for TOPICS, NEWS, and other categories of updates.
For any question or clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes to all of you, your families, and our Seafarers for staying healthy and safe,
Kostas
Kostas G. GKONIS, PhD
Secretary General
– March 2020-
Dear Members of INTERCARGO,
With February already behind us,
a brief review follows of our Association’s activities last month and of what is upcoming:
Membership; INTERCARGO’s semi-annual meetings; recent/upcoming meetings & Calendar of events;
Publications-papers; Members’ Reporting & Surveys;
Regular Circulars; Updates under our Working Programme;
Membership Logos & Certificates; Other updates.
In more detail:
Membership update
New members in February:
– BESIKTAS SHIPPING GROUP-ISTANBUL
– SEADOCK MARINE AGENCIES LTD (Associate)
– AXSMARINE LTD (Associate)
New 2020/Q1 Members are listed here.
Our Membership stats as of 02.03.2020 – you may also view here:
– Full members – 147 Full Members from 30 countries and 78 Associate Members
– Registered ships – #2,400 ships (with a total tonnage of 226 mil. dwt)
(i.e. about 21% basis numbers and about 26% basis dwt of the global dry bulk carrier fleet)
Our Association’s next semi-annual meetings
Please be reminded that because of the evolving situation with the coronavirus spread, our Association’s meetings in Singapore (which had been planned to take place on 9-10 March)
have been rescheduled for a later date (not before end of April). The new dates will be communicated with at least one month’s earlier notice.
Relevant updates are also posted here.
Recent/upcoming Meetings & Calendar of events
– IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON SHIP DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (SDC 7) (Feb. 3-7) – please see here
– IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (PPR 7) (Feb. 17-21) – please see here
– (upcoming) IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT (SSE 7) (Mar. 2-6)
– (upcoming) IMO LEGAL COMMITTEE (LEG 107) (Mar. 16-20)
– (upcoming) 33RD MEETING OF THE IMO E&T GROUP (Mar. 23-27)
– (upcoming) INTERSESSIONAL WORKING GROUP ON REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS (ISWG-GHG 7) (Mar. 23-27)
– (upcoming) IMO MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC 75) (Mar. 30 – Apr. 3)
Please view also the INTERCARGO calendar with all upcoming events attached to this webpage.
Publications & papers
– INTERCARGO – The First 40 Years – please see here
– INTERCARGO Annual Review 2018/2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Benchmarking Bulk Carriers 2017-18 report – please see here
– INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2018 – please see here
– for all publications please see here
Members’ Surveys & Reporting
For our ongoing Surveys & Reporting, including the below, please refer for details here
– Terminal Reporting
– Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage
– BWTS Survey
– Global Sulphur Cap Survey
– Crew injury frequency and lost time
Regular Circulars
– Selected News Headlines (weekly, also posted here)
– Dry bulk trade and fleet update (monthly, also posted here)
– the present update of Secretariat activities & upcoming ones (monthly, also posted here).
Updates under our Working Programme in January
– Design & Construction, Machinery & Operations – please see here
– Emissions (Sulphur & other emissions)– please see here
– Ballast Water – please see here
– Coatings – please see here
– International Maritime Organization (IMO) – please see here
– Misc. Issues – please see here
Membership Logos & Certificates
– 2020 Membership logos, Company and Vessel Certificates are provided upon renewal of Membership
(if not received, you may contact the Secretariat at info@intercargo.org)
Other updates
Please also refer to the respective emailed circulars and consult the articles on our website https://www.intercargo.org/
The latest updates are posted on the Homepage under IN FOCUS, LATEST ARTICLES, and MEMBER NEWS;
also navigate the MENU (top of page) for TOPICS, NEWS, and other categories of updates.
For any question or clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards
– February 2020-
Dear Members of INTERCARGO,
With January already well behind us,
and following our Chairman’s 2020 Welcome message,
a brief review follows of our Association’s activities last month and of what is upcoming:
Membership; INTERCARGO Semi-annual meetings; recent/upcoming meetings & Calendar of events;
Media Releases; Publications-papers; Members’ Reporting & Surveys;
Regular Circulars; Updates under our Working Programme;
Membership Renewals; Secretariat updates; Other updates.
In more detail:
Membership update
New members in January:
– ASP SHIPS GROUP
– FLEET MANAGEMENT LTD
– TOTOTHEO MARITIME LTD (Associate)
New 2020/Q1 Members are listed here.
Our Membership stats as of 03.02.2020 – you may also view here:
– Full members – 146 Full Members from 30 countries and 76 Associate Members
– Registered ships – #2,404 ships (with a total tonnage of 227 mil. dwt)
(i.e. about 21% basis numbers and about 26% basis dwt of the global dry bulk carrier fleet)
Our Association’s semi-annual meetings (initially planned for Singapore on 9-10 March – UPDATES posted here)
We are closely monitoring the evolving situation with the coronavirus spread, in case we may need to postpone our meetings.
An update to all Members is due this week.
Information on our planning is posted here.
Recent/upcoming Meetings & Calendar of events
– IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND SEARCH AND RESCUE (NCSR 7) (Jan. 15-24) – please see here
– (upcoming) IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON SHIP DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION (SDC 7) (Feb. 3-7) – please see here
– (upcoming) IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (PPR 7) (Feb. 17-21)
– (upcoming) ISALOS.NET EVENT (London) (Feb. 26) – please see here
Please view also the INTERCARGO calendar with all upcoming events attached to this webpage.
Media Releases
– “INTERCARGO applauds the IMO’s intention to improve casualty investigation reporting” (Jan. 31) – please see here
Publications & papers
– INTERCARGO – The First 40 Years – please see here
– INTERCARGO Annual Review 2018/2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Benchmarking Bulk Carriers 2017-18 report – please see here
– INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2018 – please see here
– for all publications please see here
Members’ Surveys & Reporting
– ‘IMPORTANT TOPICS in 2020’ online survey – please see here
– Global Sulphur Limit Survey – please see here
For our other ongoing Surveys & Reporting, please refer for details here
– Terminal Reporting
– Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage
– BWTS Survey
– Crew injury frequency and lost time
Regular Circulars
– Selected News Headlines (weekly, also posted here)
– Dry bulk trade and fleet update (monthly, also posted here)
– the present update of Secretariat activities & upcoming ones (monthly, also posted here).
Updates under our Working Programme in January
– Cargoes, “Liquefaction” – please see here
– Design & Construction, Machinery & Operations – please see here
– Emissions (Sulphur & GHG)– please see here
– Incidents & Casualties – please see here
– Piracy – please see here
– Ballast Water – please see here
– Coatings – please see here
– International Maritime Organization (IMO) – please see here
– Misc. Issues – please see here
Membership Renewals
Please be reminded that any outstanding payments for the renewal of your 2020 Membership with INTERCARGO are now overdue:
if you have not received the relevant invoice or for any other complication, please promptly contact the Secretariat at info@intercargo.org
Kindly note that:
– the timely payment of Membership fees is paramount for the functioning of our Secretariat and the budgeting of our Association and therefore highly appreciated
– 2020 Membership logos, Company and Vessel Certificates are provided upon renewal of Membership.
Secretariat updates
Please be reminded again of our Secretariat office new address:
INTERCARGO, 4th Floor, 123 Minories, London EC3N 1NT, U.K.
with new main telephone number: +44 (0) 20 8106 8480
You may view our office & team contact details also here
Other updates
Please also refer to the respective emailed circulars and consult the articles on our website https://www.intercargo.org/
The latest updates are posted on the Homepage under IN FOCUS, LATEST ARTICLES, and MEMBER NEWS;
also navigate the MENU (top of page) for TOPICS, NEWS, and other categories of updates.
For any question or clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards
Kostas
Kostas G. GKONIS, PhD
Secretary General
– January 2020-
Dear Members of INTERCARGO,
Warmest wishes to all of you, our seafarers and their families
for Health, Prosperity & Safe Seas in 2020!
A brief review follows of our Association’s activities last month and of what is upcoming:
Membership; upcoming INTERCARGO Semi-annual meetings; recent/upcoming meetings & Calendar of events;
Media Releases; Publications-papers; Members’ Reporting & Surveys;
Regular Circulars; Updates under our Working Programme;
Membership Renewals; Secretariat updates; Other updates.
In more detail:
Membership update
New members in December:
– UNION COMMERCIAL INCORPORATED
New 2019/Q4 Members are listed here; new Q3 Members here; new Q2 Members here; and new Q1 Members here.
Our Membership stats as of 31.12.2019 – you may also view here:
– Full members – 145 Full Members and 77 Associate Members
– Registered ships – #2,260 ships (with a total tonnage of 215 mil. dwt)
(i.e. about 20% basis numbers and about 25% basis dwt of the global dry bulk carrier fleet)
Our Association’s next semi-annual meetings: Singapore on 9-10 March 2020 – Registrations are OPEN
The next semi-annual INTERCARGO meetings will be taking place
at the Grand Hyatt Singapore on Monday 9 March and Tuesday 10 March 2020.
You may view the meetings’ schedule and register your participation here.
Recent/upcoming Meetings & Calendar of events
– lunchtime presentation (Dec. 13) hosted by INTERCARGO and delivered by Associate Member MacGregor Greece Ltd
on “The importance, efficiency and safety aspects of Hatch Covers” – please see here
– (upcoming) IACS External Advisory Group meeting (Jan. 10)
– (upcoming) “Together in Safety” initiative meeting (Jan. 21)
– (upcoming) IMO Sub-Committee On Navigation, Communications And Search and Rescue (NCSR 7) (Jan. 13-24)
Please view also the INTERCARGO calendar with all upcoming events attached to this webpage.
Media Releases
– Joint Media Release “Shipping sector proposes USD 5 billion R&D board to cut emissions” (Dec. 18) – please see here
Publications & papers
– INTERCARGO Annual Review 2018/2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2019 – please see here
– INTERCARGO Benchmarking Bulk Carriers 2017-18 report – please see here
– INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2018 – please see here
– for the latest INTERCARGO publications please see here
Members’ Reporting & Surveys – please refer for details here
– Terminal Reporting
– Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage
– BWTS Survey
– Crew injury frequency and lost time
– Online survey ‘IMPORTANT TOPICS in 2019’results – please see here
Regular Circulars
– Selected News Headlines (weekly, also posted here)
– Dry bulk trade and fleet update (monthly, also posted here)
– the present update of Secretariat activities & upcoming ones (monthly, also found at the present webpost).
Updates under our Working Programme in December
– Design & Construction, Machinery & Operations – please see here
– Emissions (Sulphur & GHG)– please see here
– Incidents & Casualties – please see here
– Life Saving – please see here
– Ports & Terminals – please see here
– Training, Manpower & Human Element – please see here
– International Maritime Organization (IMO) – please see here
– Other Legislation – please see here
Membership Renewals
Please be reminded that this is the time of the year to renew your Membership with INTERCARGO: your good company must have already received the relevant invoice for the 2020 Membership year.
(if not received, please promptly contact the Secretariat at info@intercargo.org)
Kindly note that:
– the timely payment of Membership fees is paramount for the functioning of our Secretariat and the budgeting of our Association and therefore highly appreciated
– 2020 Membership logos and Company Certificates will be provided upon renewal of Membership
– Full Members will be able to download their 2020 Vessel Certificates soon – a separate communication will follow
Secretariat updates
Please be reminded again of our Secretariat office new address:
INTERCARGO, 4th Floor, 123 Minories, London EC3N 1NT, U.K.
with new main telephone number: +44 (0) 20 8106 8480
You may view our office & team contact details also here
Other updates
Please also refer to the respective emailed circulars and consult the articles on our website https://www.intercargo.org/
The latest updates are posted on the Homepage under IN FOCUS, LATEST ARTICLES, and MEMBER NEWS;
also navigate the MENU (top of page) for TOPICS, NEWS, and other categories of updates.
For any question or clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards
Kostas
Kostas G. GKONIS, PhD
Secretary General
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For the 2019 monthly updates, please see here
