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Impact of the upgraded Panama Canal on bulk carrier sector

Members may have read the press release of Panama Canal summarising its performance of the Fiscal Year 2017 (FY2017) (). It led us to do a general research with following findings to share with members. Historical performance In terms of transit of...

November 21, 2017

Misc Issues Noticeboard

Ship Operations Costs

It is the time of year for companies to assess their performance in terms ship operations costs in 2017 and prepare their budget for 2018. To certain point it is useful to compare our own figures against those of industry average. Here is to share...

October 27, 2017

GHG emissions IMO Noticeboard

Brief on the outcome of the IMO Intersessional Working Group on GHG emissions

At IMO this past week (23-27 October) took place the 2nd “INTERSESSIONAL MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON REDUCTION OF GHG (GreenHouse Gas) EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS”. A 1st meeting took place on 26-30 June 2017 (just before the last MEPC 71 – Marine...

October 27, 2017

Misc Issues Noticeboard

Rightship feedback to INTERCARGO on Qi

Full Members may find attached the interesting communication (2-page letter + 8-page response) received from Righthship, in response to the questions and requests for clarifications channelled via our Secretariat. Some points cited in the attached...

October 20, 2017

Cargoes Noticeboard

Bauxite – Cargo Failure Mechanism “Dynamic Separation”

The Golbal Bauxite Working Group in its research of the behaviour of Bauxite during shipping identified a cargo failure mechanism “Dynamic Separation” where a liquid slurry forms above the cargo which could potentially have a significant...

October 18, 2017

Noticeboard Piracy

Summary of piracy incidents in Jan-Sept 2017

Summary Coast of Somalia: No incidents were reported off the coast of Somalia in the 3rd quarter 2017, though the successful attacks from earlier 2017 suggest that pirates retain the capacity to target merchant shipping at distances from the...

October 17, 2017

Cargoes Incidents & Casualties Noticeboard

Indonesian Nickel Ore – Casualty EMERALD STAR

It was reported on the morning of the 13th October that the 57,000 dwt Bulk Carrier EMERALD STAR laden with Indonesian Nickel Ore sank in the Philippines Sea. The cause of the casualty is presently unknown however the INTERCARGO Secretariat has...

October 13, 2017

Association News Committees Noticeboard Technical Committee

INTERCARGO’s 37th Technical Committee Meeting

INTERCARGO’s 37th Technical Committee meeting was held on Monday 9th October 2017 at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens, Greece. The following related documents are availble for members: You need to login to view the rest of the content...

October 12, 2017

Coatings Industry Developments Noticeboard

The characteristics of cargo hold coatings for reducing vessel operational costs

“The characteristics of cargo hold coatings for reducing vessel operational costs” presented by Hassan Mozafarlou, HEMPEL LTD. during the afternoon presentations session on 10 October 2017 (Day 2 of INTERCARGO’s semi-annual meetings – see here). The...

October 11, 2017

Design & Construction, Machinery & Operations GHG emissions Hatch Covers Industry Developments Misc Issues Noticeboard Other Emissions SOx, PM emissions

Bulk carriers technologies for the near future

“Bulk carriers technologies for the near future – composites, hybrid and LNG” presented by Morten Løvstad, Vice President, Business Director – Bulk Carriers, DNV GL – Maritime during the afternoon presentations session on 10 October 2017...

October 11, 2017

Cargoes Hatch Covers Noticeboard

Carefully to Carry – Managing Cargo Risk

“Carefully to Carry – Managing Cargo Risk” presented by David Nichol, Senior Loss Prevention Executive, UK P&I Club / Thomas Miller (Hellas) Ltd. during the afternoon presentations session on 10 October 2017 (Day 2 of INTERCARGO’s semi-annual...

October 11, 2017

Industry Developments Noticeboard

Dry bulk market developments

“Dry bulk market developments” presented by Derek Langston, Senior Director, SSY Consultancy & Research during the afternoon presentations session on 10 October 2017 (Day 2 of INTERCARGO’s semi-annual meetings – see here). The...

October 11, 2017

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Impact of the upgraded Panama Canal on bulk carrier sector

Ship Operations Costs

Brief on the outcome of the IMO Intersessional Working Group on GHG emissions

Rightship feedback to INTERCARGO on Qi

Bauxite – Cargo Failure Mechanism “Dynamic Separation”

Summary of piracy incidents in Jan-Sept 2017

Indonesian Nickel Ore – Casualty EMERALD STAR

INTERCARGO’s 37th Technical Committee Meeting

The characteristics of cargo hold coatings for reducing vessel operational costs

Bulk carriers technologies for the near future

Carefully to Carry – Managing Cargo Risk

Dry bulk market developments

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