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In Focus Incidents & Casualties Media Releases

“On Bulk Carrier Casualties & Incidents”

Media Release – 10 May 2018 “On Bulk Carrier Casualties & Incidents” INTERCARGO’s latest Bulk Carrier Casualty Report, which provides an analysis of bulk carrier total losses between 2008 to 2017 (see ), has been submitted to the International...

May 10, 2018

GHG emissions In Focus Media Releases

“On IMO’s initial strategy for the reduction of GHG from ships”

Media Release – 16 April 2018 “On IMO’s initial strategy for the reduction of GHG from ships” INTERCARGO welcomes the landmark initial strategy for the reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) from ships adopted by IMO. We firmly believe that IMO is the...

April 16, 2018

In Focus Media Releases

“Regulation is welcome but should be measured and wise”

Media Release – 6 March 2018 The Association held its semi-annual meetings in Singapore “Regulation is welcome but should be measured and wise” INTERCARGO held its Technical and Executive Committees’ meetings in Singapore on 5 and 6 March 2018...

March 6, 2018

In Focus Media Releases Piracy

“On the latest piracy attack in West Africa”

Media Release – 22 December 2017 On the latest piracy attack in West Africa INTERCARGO is deeply concerned with the latest piracy incident off Nigeria. As reported, a 57k dwt bulk carrier, while en route from Lagos to Port Harcourt, was attacked by...

December 22, 2017

GHG emissions IMO Media Releases

Shipping Industry ‘broadly satisfied’ with IMO progress on CO2 strategy – but much work still to be done

Common Media Release by ICS, BIMCO, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO – 27 October 2017 Shipping Industry ‘broadly satisfied’ with IMO progress on CO2 strategy – but much work still to be done The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)...

October 27, 2017

Incidents & Casualties Media Releases

“On the tragic loss of EMERALD STAR”

Media Release – 24 October 2017 “On the tragic loss of EMERALD STAR” INTERCARGO is deeply concerned with the tragic loss of the 57k dwt Bulk Carrier EMERALD STAR in the morning of the 13th October with 26 seafarers on board. To date, 16 crew members...

October 24, 2017

In Focus Media Releases

“Persisting industry challenges remain at the top of the INTERCARGO agenda while its Membership increases drastically”

Media Release – 10 October 2017 The Association held its semi-annual meetings in Athens “Persisting industry challenges remain at the top of the INTERCARGO agenda while its Membership increases drastically” INTERCARGO’s Technical and Executive...

October 12, 2017

Ballast Water In Focus Media Releases

BWM: Regulation should not distort the market’s level playing field

Media Release – 29 June 2017 The regulation in place should respect the highly capital intensive nature of the industry and avoid distorting the market’s level playing field by marginalising thousands of viable and quality bulk carriers. Please...

June 29, 2017

Media Releases Training, Manpower & Human Element

Celebrating Day of the Seafarer 2017: Seafarers Matter

Media Release – 25 June 2017 INTERCARGO joins the international shipping community in celebrating for one more year the Day of the Seafarer on 25 June 2017, recognizing the unique contribution made by seafarers from all over the world to...

June 25, 2017

GHG emissions Media Releases

Joint Round Table Media Release on CO2 emissions

MEDIA RELEASE- 22 June 2017 “Shipping industry unites to propose ambitious CO2 reduction objectives to global regulator” Four major international trade associations – BIMCO, INTERCARGO, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and...

June 22, 2017

Ballast Water Media Releases

“BWM Legislation Implementation: Practical problems in need of an answer”

MEDIA RELEASE – 16 May 2017 “Ballast Water Management Legislation Implementation: Practical problems in need of an answer” INTERCARGO welcomes and supports the Ballast Water Management (BWM) international initiatives and legislation, however it...

May 16, 2017

IMO Incidents & Casualties Media Releases

After the tragic loss of STELLAR DAISY, a quality and thorough investigation report will be needed quickly

MEDIA RELEASE – 6 April 2017 INTERCARGO is deeply concerned at the tragic loss of the VLOC vessel STELLAR DAISY reported on 31 March 2017; our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the seafarers. As long as there is still hope, our wishes...

April 6, 2017