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Ballast Water Emissions IMO In Focus Noticeboard

INTERCARGO’s Briefs for IMO’s MEPC 84

01 May 2026 update (first posted: April 17) The eighty-fourth session of IMO’s MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC 84) took place from Monday 27 April to Friday 1 May 2026. INTERCARGO Brief on the outcome of the meeting – Key...

May 1, 2026

In Focus Industry Developments

Advice for Members regarding situation in Strait of Hormuz and Middle East

The situation in the Gulf waters and the Strait of Hormuz region is changing by the hour. INTERCARGO has kept members updated on new developments, including the outcomes and key points of update meetings held by navies’ offices, including MECIO...

May 1, 2026

Association News Executive Committee In Focus

Executive Committee Meeting of 15 May 2026

– first posted: 24 April 2026 For Executive Committee Members (other Full Members’ representatives may attend as observers) with part of the meeting (from 10:45) open to Associate members and guest attendees. Venue: 12 Marina View, Asia Square...

April 24, 2026

Association News In Focus Media Releases Noticeboard

Joint Statement “Shipping Industry United In Support Of IMO As Its Global Regulator And Successful Implementation Of IMO GHG Reduction Pathway”

In advance of a critical meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) this statement is made jointly on behalf of BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO and WSC...

April 20, 2026

Association News In Focus

INTERCARGO Semi-Annual Meetings | Singapore 14-15 May 2026

– first posted 1st December 2025- Dear Members of INTERCARGO, Our Association’s 2026 spring semi-annual meetings will be held in Singapore, on Thursday 14 – Friday 15 May 2026, at THE WESTIN SINGAPORE – 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower...

April 14, 2026

GHG emissions IMO In Focus Noticeboard

INTERCARGO’s Briefs for IMO’s ISWG-GHG 21

Dear Members, The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18) met from Monday, 20 to Friday, 24 April 2026 and was dully attended by INTERCARGO Secretariat. The key agenda items were: Development of guidelines...

April 9, 2026

In Focus Industry Developments Media Releases

Middle East Gulf Continued Regional Disruption Impacts to Crew Welfare and Inspections

In reference to INTERCARGO post Vigilance and Protection of Bulk Carrier Seafarers and shore-based Personnel in the Gulf Region, INTERCARGO remains concerned regarding the continuing conflict in the Gulf region, which has created an exceptional and...

April 7, 2026

Association News In Focus

2026 Monthly updates of Secretariat activities

For the 2025 monthly updates, please see here

April 1, 2026

In Focus Member News Publications

Ship-to-Ship (STS) Transfer Guide Launch Event

To mark an important milestone for the dry bulk sector, press, INTERCARGO members, and maritime industry professionals gathered for the launch of the first-ever Ship-to-Ship (STS) Guidelines for Bulk Carriers on March 31st. This landmark initiative...

March 31, 2026

In Focus Media Releases

Media Release “INTERCARGO Convenes Maritime Industry to Advance Common Approach to Dry Bulk STS Transfers”

Media Release – 31 March 2026 “INTERCARGO Convenes Maritime Industry to Advance Common Approach to Dry Bulk STS Transfers” INTERCARGO brought shipowners, charterers, insurers and service providers together in Athens on 31 March to tackle a growing...

March 31, 2026

Cyber Risks IMO In Focus Noticeboard

INTERCARGO’s Brief on the Outcome of IMO FAL 50

The fiftieth session of the Facilitation Committee (FAL 50) met from Monday, 23 March to Friday, 27 March 2026.
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March 27, 2026

IMO In Focus

INTERCARGO’s Outcome Brief for IMO Council Extraordinary Session C/ES.36

The thirty-sixth extraordinary session of the IMO Council (C/ES.36) was held in person at the IMO Headquarters on 18-19 March 2026. INTERCARGO was duly represented at C/ES.36. You need to login to view the rest of the content. Please Login. Not a...

March 20, 2026

INTERCARGO’s Briefs for IMO’s MEPC 84

Advice for Members regarding situation in Strait of Hormuz and Middle East

Executive Committee Meeting of 15 May 2026

Joint Statement “Shipping Industry United In Support Of IMO As Its Global Regulator And Successful Implementation Of IMO GHG Reduction Pathway”

INTERCARGO Semi-Annual Meetings | Singapore 14-15 May 2026

INTERCARGO’s Briefs for IMO’s ISWG-GHG 21

Middle East Gulf Continued Regional Disruption Impacts to Crew Welfare and Inspections

2026 Monthly updates of Secretariat activities

Ship-to-Ship (STS) Transfer Guide Launch Event

Media Release “INTERCARGO Convenes Maritime Industry to Advance Common Approach to Dry Bulk STS Transfers”

INTERCARGO’s Brief on the Outcome of IMO FAL 50

INTERCARGO’s Outcome Brief for IMO Council Extraordinary Session C/ES.36

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