BIMCO to publish standard refund guarantee to eliminate legal uncertainty
“The aim of the BIMCO refund guarantee is to provide an instrument which removes uncertainties as to what is guaranteed and when the guarantee can be called on, as far […]
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Investigations step up as salvage team grapples with broken up bulk carrier off Mauritius
The crew of the Wakashio bulk carrier, which split in two on reefs off Mauritius on Saturday, are due to face further interviews this week, while investigators are also set […]
The tugboat, towboat and barge industry keeps essential goods and cargoes moving
The American Waterways Operators has released a new video highlighting the indispensable role of the tugboat, towboat and barge industry during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Commercial mariners, who are considered […]
Hong Kong to allow unrestricted crew changes
In a major step forward in getting crew changes moving again Hong Kong is to allow unrestricted exchanges of seafarers. Efforts led by the Hong Kong Shipowners’ Association (HKSOA) to […]
UN agencies call for urgent action on crew changes and keyworker designation for sea workers
The heads of the maritime, labour and aviation organizations of the United Nations have issued a plea for urgent action on crew changes and for keyworker designation so that sea […]
Svitzer ramps up Middle East tug fleet
Up to five azimuth stern drive (ASD) tugs are being built for Svitzer’s operations in Oman in Sanmar’s Turkish shipyard to support container ships berthing at the Sohar terminal after […]
COVID-19: Top 5 Financial reporting considerations for the Shipping Industry
We’re operating in uncharted waters. The current and potential effects of the COVID-19 outbreak are difficult to assess and predict, but the way companies plan for uncertainty and respond to […]
Certificate of Equivalence / Gleichwertigkeit Zertificate
The German “Gleichwertigkeit Zertifikat” ( Certificate of Equivalence ) is required for all foreign commercial vessels on coastal voyages in German waters and is issued under the authority of the […]
Pilot boarding from the ice
A pilot boarding the M/V Tavastland, a 2006 built Ro-Ro cargo vessel owned by Svenska Orient Linien. According to the YouTube video this occurred on April 2, 2018 in Hailuoto, […]
SCI anchor handler sinks off coast of India – crew safe
Reports in the Indian media say an anchor handler, SCI Ratna, operated by Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), has sunk off the coast of Mumbai. There were no casualties. In […]
DP World Buys Spanish Towage Firm
DP World subsidiary P&O Maritime has bought international Spanish towage company Reyser, with operations in Canada, Yemen and Trinidad and Tobago. DP World’s purchase will consolidate its Spanish market position […]
New shipping routes along Belgian – Dutch (south) North Sea coast
As of 01 June 2017 00:00hrs UTC new shipping routes along the Belgian and Dutch (south) coast will apply. The North Sea is one of the busiest seas in the […]