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Bulk Carrier Incidents in 2019 and Analysis

Update: 13 Jan 2020 During 2019, there were 374 bulk carrier incidents reported, including one casualty “NUR ALLYA” as reported on 20 Aug 2019. The rest of the content is not permitted for your membership level or if you do not Login...

January 13, 2020

Misc Issues Noticeboard Piracy

Transiting the Strait of Hormuz

The recent dramatic attacks in Iraq have led to much speculation but both sides are clearly considering their next moves rather than taking immediate further action. Tensions have certainly escalated. There are reports suggesting that both Iran and...

January 10, 2020

GHG emissions IMO Noticeboard

INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020

Submissions to the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75), 30 March – 3 April 2020 MEPC 75/7/4 – Proposal to establish an International Maritime Research and Development Board (IMRB) (see attached) Submissions to the...

January 10, 2020

Noticeboard Piracy

Global piracy and armed robbery situation – latest development

Update on 9 Jan 2020:- Piracy Situation in the Gulf of Guinea Region In Nov and Dec 2019, there were at least 15 significant piracy incidents reported in the Gulf of Guinea region. The rest of the content is not permitted for your membership level...

January 9, 2020

Incidents & Casualties Life Saving Member News Misc Issues Training, Manpower & Human Element

Together in Safety Seminar

Many Members of INTERCARGO attended the “Together in Safety Seminar”, which was hosted by the UK P&I Club in Athens, on Thursday, November 21, 2019. INTERCARGO’s appreciation goes to: Hugo Wynn-Williams and Thomas-Miller / UK P&I Club...

December 18, 2019

GHG emissions IMO In Focus Media Releases

Joint Media Release: “Shipping sector proposes USD 5 billion R&D board to cut emissions”

Speaking on the following announcement, Dimitrios J. Fafalios, Chairman of INTERCARGO said: “INTERCARGO Members are committed to energy efficiency and GHG emissions’ reduction by continuously improving the fuel consumption of their vessels which is...

December 18, 2019

Association News Hatch Covers Member News

“The importance, efficiency and safety aspects of Hatch Covers” presentation by MacGregor

A very successful event took place in London today Friday 13 December 2019 hosted by INTERCARGO with a presentation delivered by our Associate Member MacGregor on the topic of: “The importance, efficiency and safety aspects of Hatch Covers” Many...

December 13, 2019

Noticeboard Other Legislation SOx, PM emissions Topics

Sulphur ECA in China from 1 Jan 2019

A sulphur cap ECA is announced via Notice No. [2018] 168 of the Ministry of Transport of China on 10 Dec 2018, with mandatory fuel oil requirements from 1 Jan 2019. Inland/domestic ECAs in Mainland China The rest of the content is not permitted for...

December 10, 2019

Noticeboard Other Legislation Ports & Terminals Reception Facilities Topics

Ban on Single-Use Plastic

The Director General of Shipping of India has issued a Notice on the implementation of prohibition on single use of plastic on 21 Nov 2019.
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December 10, 2019

Association News Ballast Water SOx, PM emissions Technical Committee

INTERCARGO TECHCOM 41

The 41st session of INTERCARGO’s Technical Committee (TechCom 41) took place on the 3rd October 2019 at the Theoxenia Palace Hotel in Athens. The meeting was well attended with over 50 participants from 40 INTERCARGO Members and Secretariat...

November 26, 2019

IMO In Focus SOx, PM emissions

2020 Sulphur Limit – Guidance and useful information

The global limit of of 0.5% sulphur in ships’ fuel oil (the Sulphur Cap) has been adopted and approved by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and will enter into force on the 01 January 2020. In addition to the Sulphur Cap, the IMO...

November 26, 2019

Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

Update on Database of Ship-Terminal Interface Issues

The Database on Ship-Terminal Interface Issues contains entries of 595 ports in 102 regions/countries. In addition to the information about port reception facility issues, there is also feedback from bulk carriers related to other ship-terminal...

November 26, 2019

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Bulk Carrier Incidents in 2019 and Analysis

Transiting the Strait of Hormuz

INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2020

Global piracy and armed robbery situation – latest development

Together in Safety Seminar

Joint Media Release: “Shipping sector proposes USD 5 billion R&D board to cut emissions”

“The importance, efficiency and safety aspects of Hatch Covers” presentation by MacGregor

Sulphur ECA in China from 1 Jan 2019

Ban on Single-Use Plastic

INTERCARGO TECHCOM 41

2020 Sulphur Limit – Guidance and useful information

Update on Database of Ship-Terminal Interface Issues

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