Misc Issues Archives

In Focus Industry Developments Misc Issues Training, Manpower & Human Element

Consultation on a dry bulk sector quality self-assessment scheme

-first published on 15 May 2020- About INTERCARGO has long recognised the need for companies in the dry bulk sector to have a widely accepted and common quality benchmark. First considered five years ago, the issue was revisited in 2018 and since...

July 2, 2020

In Focus Misc Issues Ports & Terminals

COVID-19: Updates and Operational Considerations

30 Jun 2020: IMO: Governments must act to bring seafarers home IMO hosted a Webinar “Get our hero seafarers home” on the occasion of the Day of the Seafarer, delivering a strong message urging countries to implement protocols on safe crew change...

June 30, 2020

Industry Developments Misc Issues Noticeboard Other Legislation

EU Regulations on Ship Recycling

Update on 30 June 2020:- The industry associations have jointly issued best management guidance to companies on how to manage their fleets with respect to compliance in the face of the challenges presented by COVID-19. However, the ongoing...

June 30, 2020

IMO Incidents & Casualties Misc Issues Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

Stowaway incidents and ports between 2010-2020

Update:- 9 June 2020 According to FAL.2/Circ.50/Rev.3, flag States are invited to provide IMO with: statistical data on stowaway incidents; and information on experience gained with the provisions of FAL Convention, section 4, and Resolution FAL...

June 9, 2020

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...

March 31, 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