In accordance with 2011 Annual Report of Tokyo MOU The Annual Report on Port State Control in the Asia-Pacific Region is published under the auspices of the Port State Control Committee of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Asia-Pacific Region (Tokyo MOU). Foreword from 2011 Annual Report -Quote- We are pleased..
read moreCode of Conduct concerning the Repression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden (Djibouti Code of Conduct) was today (15 May 2012) signed on behalf of South Africa by the South African High Commissioner, His Excellency Dr. Zola Skweyiya. Page Content The Code of Conduct..
read moreInternational Progress By March 2012 there were 21 countries out of the 30 countries required to have ratified the convention before it can come into force. There are 3 more countries that have lodged ratification with ILO but do not yet meet the full requirements. The Isle of Man Ship Registry expects that the 30..
read moreForm of a HAVEP on operational controls on passenger ships The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) held its 45th Committee meeting in Riga, Latvia, May 7 – 11, 2012. Perhaps not surprisingly, given the impact of the Costa Concordia tragedy, the Committee recognized the need to focus on passenger ship..
read moreIMO Maritime Environment Protection Committee 63 outcome Singapore MPA issued a circular regarding Resolutions adopted during the 63rd session of the IMO Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 63). The mandatory resolutions include the following: a. Resolution MEPC.216(63) – Amendments to Annexes I, II, IV and V of MARPOL 73/78 (Regional arrangements for port reception facilities..
read moreINTERTANKO’s Council met in Singapore this week during the Association’s Annual Tanker Event which also saw a one-day Executive Committee meeting. The Council meeting was followed by the Annual General Meeting and the Annual Dinner for 200 Members and Associate Members which, despite depressing market conditions, was an upbeat gathering. Katharina Stanzel steps up as..
read moreFuture concept ship A model of NYK Super Eco Ship 2030,1 NYK’s future concept ship, will be displayed at Expo 2012,2 an international exposition to be held in Yeosu, Korea, from May 12 to August 21. The theme of the expo will be “The Living Ocean and Coast: Diversity of Resources and Sustainable Activities,” and..
read moreDamage stability of Ro-Pax vessels – Final Report The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) published its final report into the damage stability of Ro-Pax vessels. Ship safety standards are developed and set, at the international level, by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). They are subsequently implemented and enforced by both national maritime authorities and, under..
read moreInformation: Intershield®300 – Proven 15 years in service performance Click here to see the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzDiYR2f2Qk The high performance and durability of International Paint’s anticorrosive coating Intershield®300 has been proven at the third special survey of the Panamax Bulk Carrier M/V Eleranta. Stunning performance from an industry legend International Paint Ltd. is proud to announce..
read moreThe Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has granted permits to a private development group for the construction and operation of a new container terminal to be built at the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal. Jones Lang LaSalle is acting as development advisor to the project consortium. With an estimated construction value exceeding $USD 600 million,..
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