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Shipping industry to remove the Indian Ocean High Risk Area

24 August 2022 Editor Comments Off

After more than a decade of effective threat-reducing counter-piracy operations the shipping industry has removed the “Indian Ocean High Risk Area” (HRA). Notification of the removal of the HRA from 0001 UTC on 1 January […]

Driven by DNV and Jotun, with support from industry sponsors, the HullPic conference provides an opportunity for industry experts and practitioners to discuss and share advances, challenges and opportunities in performance management

Energy efficiency developments on ship operators’ agenda

14 June 2022 Editor Comments Off

The industry’s ability to comply with the IMO’s 2023 energy efficiency measures demands accurate and proven performance management but there’s no quick fix. This was the main message from the recent Hull Performance and Insight […]

Efficient disposal of hazardous waste through a monitored collection procedure is important in the ship recycling process

EU proposal on waste shipments can ‘level playing field’ for South Asian recycling yards, says Sea Sentinels

10 May 2022 Editor Comments Off

Sustainable ship recycling consultancy Sea Sentinels believes proposed changes to the EU’s Waste Shipment Regulation will bring “legal clarity” on hazardous waste exports that will benefit South Asian shipbreaking yards seeking to gain compliance with […]

As ships are becoming smarter and more connected, opportunities for operational efficiency also bring the increased risk of cyberattack

Cyber security considerations for the increasingly connected ship

28 February 2022 Editor Comments Off

Having stopped over 200,000 malware and ransomware attacks in the last 6 months alone, GTMaritime’s multi-layered approach to cybersecurity is providing the essential defences ships need in an increasingly connected world, says Mike McNally, Global […]

Shipowners must carry out sustainable recycling by ensuring responsible practices are followed on the ground, according to Sea Sentinels

Shipowners must tackle sustainable recycling at South Asian yards due to ‘EU capacity constraints’, says Sea Sentinels

3 February 2022 Editor Comments Off

Sea Sentinels is calling on shipowners to raise their recycling game by promoting sustainable practices at South Asian shipbreaking yards that still handle over two-thirds of vessels dismantled globally due to capacity constraints for larger […]

New Inmarsat report analyses 3 years of global maritime distress call data to focus minds on true areas for concern and develop a vision for shipping’s future safety

Inmarsat shows the way for future maritime safety with unique data

5 August 2021 Editor Comments Off

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has published a new report based on an exclusive analysis of Global Maritime Distress and Safety Services alerts from ships. Drawing on distress calls sent free […]