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Update on Database of Ship-Terminal Interface Issues

Update on 13 Apr 2021: The Database on Ship-Terminal Interface Issues contains entries of 661 ports in more than 100 regions/countries. In addition to the information about port reception facility issues, there is also feedback from bulk carriers...

April 13, 2021

In Focus Ports & Terminals Training, Manpower & Human Element

COVID-19: Updates and Operational Considerations

09 Apr 2021: Designation of Seafarers as Key Workers IMO issued an updated list of Member States and Associate Members that have designated seafarers as key workers via its Circular Letter No.4204/Add.35/Rev.5 (link) published on 07 Apr 2021. It...

April 9, 2021

Misc Issues Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

Asian Gypsy Moth

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...

April 1, 2021

Industry Developments Misc Issues Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

Underwater Ship Husbandry Guidelines

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...

February 22, 2021

Corruption, Criminalisation IMO Noticeboard

Guidance to Address Maritime Corruption

The IMO’s Facilitation Committee agreed to develop guidance to address maritime corruption. A correspondence group (CG) was established for this purpose during in Oct 2020, with INTERCARGO as one of its members. The guidance, if approved, would be...

February 4, 2021

Association News Ports & Terminals Training, Manpower & Human Element

Members’ reporting & surveys

(for Full Members only) Terminal Reporting – find the form attached or see here Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage (see here ) Crew injury frequency and lost time (see here – or contact our Marine-Quality Manager Paul Markides...

January 6, 2021

Incidents & Casualties Misc Issues Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

Stowaway incidents and ports between 2010-2020

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...

November 5, 2020

GHG emissions Industry Developments Media Releases Ports & Terminals SOx, PM emissions Training, Manpower & Human Element

Media Release: “INTERCARGO Meetings Address Key Industry Issues”

Media Release – 12 October 2020 INTERCARGO Meetings Address Key Industry Issues INTERCARGO ran a series of key meetings virtually on 8-9 October. Its Annual General Meeting, Executive Committee meeting and Technical Committee meeting were held via...

October 12, 2020

Cargoes Industry Developments Noticeboard Ports & Terminals Training, Manpower & Human Element

Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage

Update on 06 Oct 2020: The INTERCARGO “Safe Loading and Unloading at Anchorage” database records the first-hand experience from the masters of the bulk carrier fleets of INTERCARGO Members. Version 3.0 of the database contains feedback on 86...

October 6, 2020

Corruption, Criminalisation IMO Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL)

The 44th session of IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 44) was held remotely from 28 Sept to 2 Oct 2020. Here is the brief summary of the outcome on following items, as follows: COVID-19 related items Maritime corruption Rescue of people in distress at...

October 2, 2020

GHG emissions IMO Industry Developments Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

Port Call Optimization

Since the creation of the initial version of the Port Information Manual For Ship-port Interface Data in Apr 2019, the working group of the Port Call Optimization International Taskforce and Subject Matter Experts have been working to finalise it...

August 7, 2020

Media Releases Ports & Terminals Publications Training, Manpower & Human Element

Joint Media Release: “Vistrato’s Covid-19 Guide – A first in co-operation between INTERCARGO and DBTG to ensure the safety of all at the ship/shore interface.”

Joint Media Release – 27 July 2020 “Vistrato’s Covid-19 Guide – A first in co-operation between INTERCARGO and DBTG to ensure the safety of all at the ship/shore interface.” Vistrato Limited, the specialists in online dry bulk training...

July 27, 2020

Ports & Terminals

Update on Database of Ship-Terminal Interface Issues

COVID-19: Updates and Operational Considerations

Asian Gypsy Moth

Underwater Ship Husbandry Guidelines

Guidance to Address Maritime Corruption

Members’ reporting & surveys

Stowaway incidents and ports between 2010-2020

Media Release: “INTERCARGO Meetings Address Key Industry Issues”

Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage

IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL)

Port Call Optimization

Joint Media Release: “Vistrato’s Covid-19 Guide – A first in co-operation between INTERCARGO and DBTG to ensure the safety of all at the ship/shore interface.”

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