From January 2021, the list of countries that regulate and inspect arriving vessels for Asian gypsy moth (AGM) has a new addition: Argentina, in addition to the usually known ones including the United States (US), Canada, Chile, Australia and New...
A number of fatalities and serious injuries were suffered by divers conducting ship inspections and other underwater ship husbandry work. International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI), et...
Working together to improve shipping’s safety performance INTERCARGO, as a member of Together in Safety, a coalition of more than 20 leading shipping organisations focused on improving safety in the sector, is pleased to share the Shipping Safety...
Update on 11 Jan 2021:- Recent reports from Brussels indicate that the EC is considering reviewing and revising the EU Ship Recycling Regulations (EUSRR), with a view to strengthening its controls. This Update covers the recent development of...
According to an IMO resolution MSC.428(98), cyber risks are to be addressed in safety management systems (SMS) no later than the first annual verification of the company’s Document of Compliance (DOC) after 1 Jan 2021. The approved SMS should...
Update:- 05 Nov 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...
The Together in Safety website has been launched. In view of this launch, INTERCARGO had reiterated its support through the below statement by the Association’s Chairman Dimitris J. Fafalios, & Secretary General Kostas G. Gkonis:...
For more recent important updates please see here here. -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...
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...
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...