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Cyber Risks Industry Developments Misc Issues Noticeboard

IACS Recommendation on Cyber Resilience

Update on 2 Apr 2020:- The joint industry working group (JWG/CS), led by IACS and chaired by BV, held its 16th meeting on 26 Mar via Microsoft Teams, mainly to advise industry partners about the Roadmap for IACS to develop a UR on cybersecurity. The...

4 hours ago

Industry Developments Media Releases Misc Issues

Joint Media Release: “Safety Warranty Prevails: US Supreme Court Rules that Owners can Rely on Absolute Warranty in Frequently Used Safe Berth Clauses”

31 March 2020 Joint Media Release – 31 March 2020 Safety Warranty Prevails: US Supreme Court Rules that Owners can Rely on Absolute Warranty in Frequently Used Safe Berth Clauses BIMCO, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO welcome the ruling by the...

2 days ago

In Focus Misc Issues Ports & Terminals

Operational Considerations For Managing Covid-19 Cases On Board Ships

30 March 2020: Preliminary list of recommendations for Governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic – please refer to IMO Circular Letter No.4204-Add.6 IMO once again urges a...

March 30, 2020

Misc Issues Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

COVID-19: Preliminary list of recommendations

Dear Members of INTERCARGO, The whole world and our industry are going through unprecedented and very challenging times facing the coronavirus pandemic. INTERCARGO’s priority is to keep offering the best possible services to our Members, our...

March 30, 2020

Cyber Risks IMO Industry Developments Misc Issues Noticeboard

Compliance with the regulations on cybersecurity

In responding to an INTERCARGO circular “0309-F-20065”, one member raised a question that would be asked by many members: Can you clarify what I will need in place on board the ships next year in order to comply with the regulations be...

March 12, 2020

GHG emissions Media Releases Misc Issues Ports & Terminals

Joint Media Release: “Industry Challenges (COVID-19, GHG & IMRB)”

Joint Media Release following the Meeting of the Chairpersons of the Round Table of International Shipping Associations in February 2020 in Rome. Round Table looks at Industry Challenges The Chairpersons of the Round Table of international shipping...

March 9, 2020

Misc Issues

Panama Canal and Bulk Carrier

Update on 09 Mar 2020:- Contents: Increases in Panama Canal fees Bulk carrier transits, 2018-2019 Principal Commodities Shipped Through the Panama Canal, 2017-2019 The rest of the content is not permitted for your membership level or if you do not...

March 9, 2020

Ballast Water IMO Misc Issues Other Emissions SOx, PM emissions

Outcome Brief IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 7)

The 7th session of IMO’s sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 7) met last week between the 17th and 21st February. Below you can find INTERCARGO’s brief (and supporting documents) on the outcome of this meeting. The brief covers...

February 24, 2020

Ballast Water IMO Misc Issues Noticeboard SOx, PM emissions

Pre-Brief for IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 7)

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February 17, 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

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

Industry Developments Misc Issues Noticeboard Other Legislation

EU Regulation on Ship Recycling

Update on 17 Oct 2019:- Contents: Issues of concerns Dates of application – EU and non EU ships Detainable SR non-compliances Actions to be taken On 27 Sept 2019, EMSA issued the Guidance on inspections of ships by the port States in accordance with...

October 17, 2019