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AqM: First International Reinsurance Brokers approved by the Superintendence of Insurance and Reinsurance of Panama
We are proud to announce that our UK associates AQUAMERCANTILE LIMITED (AqM) has been the first reinsurance brokers to be awarded registration license by the Superintendence of Insurance and Reinsurance of Panama. Aquamercantile (AqM) was founded in 1999 and is specialized in: Marine Hull & Machinery including War Risks and other marine property Protection &..
read moreIMO MEPC agreed on new date for Tier III engines
The IMO MEPC 65, from 13 to 17 May 2013, considered and agreed to proposed draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI regulation 13 on Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), to amend the date for the implementation of “Tier III” standards within emission control areas (ECAs) to 1 January 2021, from the current effective date of 1 January..
read moreMARPOL amendments to make RO Code mandatory
MEPC 65th session, 13 to 17 May 2013 The IMO MEPC, held in IMO headquarters from 13 to 17 May 2013, adopted amendments to MARPOL Annexes I and II in order to make mandatory the Code for Recognized Organizations (ROs). The Code will provide a consolidated text containing criteria against which ROs (which..
read moreMARED issues recommendations for harmonization
EMSA hosted the 26th meeting of the MarED groupon 17-18 April. Thirty one attendees participated in the exchanges which notably outlined new recommendations for the harmonization of conformity assessment procedures. These recommendations must now be examined and endorsed by the Committee on Safe Seas and the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (COSS). The MarED group..
read moreCosta Concordia Investigation Report Published
The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) released the long awaited English translation of its report on the safety technical investigation into the marine casualty on January 13, 2012 involving the cruise ship Costa Concordia. The ship capsized as a result of large-scale internal flooding from a 53-meter long breach of its hull..
read moreImplementation of MARPOL Annex V guidance agreed during MEPC 65 (from 13-17 May,2013)
The MEPC 65, from 13 to 17 May 2013, has adopted amendments to the 2012 Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V among other issues, in order to add references to E-waste generated on board such as electronic cards, gadgets, equipment, computers, printer cartridges, etc. The MEPC adopted guidelines, as required by regulation 13.2.2..
read moreIMO MEPC 65 Outcome
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 65th session from 13 to 17 May 2013, at IMO Headquarters in London. The Committee made significant progress in its work on further developing energy-efficiency regulations; adopted an MEPC Resolution on Promotion of Technical Co-operation and Transfer of Technology relating..
read moreClassNK Issues Rules and Guidance for Survey and Construction of Steel Ships
Amendment and Rules for the Inspection and Registration of Maritime Labour Systems Classification society ClassNK has announced the release of the latest versions of its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships. These versions include all amendments dated 17 May 2013. Among the amendments made to the Rules and Guidance this..
read moreBahamas Maritime Authority Targets Japan, Korea
New business opportunities in oil and gas market The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is aiming to add ‘quality’ to this nation’s shipping registry, its chairman telling this newspaper that coming off a “well received” Brazil trip last month, the BMA is now targeting Japan and South Korea. Tribune 242 reports that Anthony Kikivarakis told that..
read moreDry Bulk Shipowners, Cargo Interests to Benefit from IMO MEPC Decision
Shipowners pleas for greater clarity on what to do when there are no adequate port reception facilities to receive residues including Hold Washing Water (HWW) from cargoes deemed ”Harmful to the Marine Environment” (HME), have been substantially answered after an important decision at the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee held on 13-17 May. With effect from 1 January..
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