In November 2020, the IMO approved amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, introducing an Energy Efficiency Design Index for existing ships (EEXI). Subject to adoption at MEPC 76 in June 2021, the requirements will enter into force in 2023. The EEXI will be applicable for all vessels above 400 GT falling under MARPOL Annex VI. This …
De-rating engines the first choice in meeting EEXI requirements Read More »
Resolución de 27 de enero de 2021, de la Secretaría General de Pesca, por la que se dispone la asignación de cuotas de atún rojo y publicación del censo específico de la flota autorizada para el ejercicio de la pesca del atún rojo. Disposición 1524 del BOE núm. 28 de 2021
Outlook for the offshore engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) market in 2021 looks promising, boosted by projects deferred from 2020, according to market research provider Westwood. With a forecast of $29 billion firm or already awarded contracts and a further $16 billion of probable and possible awards, 2021 could, reportedly, match 2019’s $40 billion total. …
El delegado del Estado en el Consorcio de la Zona Franca de Vigo, David Regades, y el presidente de la Autoridad Portuaria de Vigo, Jesús Vázquez Almuíña, revisaron el protocolo de actuaciones conjuntas de ambas instituciones y acordaron que impulsarán proyectos empresariales y generadores de empleo en los espacios compartidos, tanto en el Puerto de …
Until very recently (announcement of the anti-Covid19 vaccine) which enabled the oil markets to recover, the year 2020 was marked by very degraded market conditions since the end of the first quarter, with an average price per barrel 36% lower than in 2019 and by lock down measures which had significant impacts on the logistics …
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has joined more than 450 companies and organisations around the world by signing the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change in a worldwide call to action to end the unprecedented crew change crisis caused by COVID-19. Launched to coincide with the World Economic Forum in Davos at …
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The CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, announces today several initiatives it has implemented to meet the needs of its customers and make the shipping and logistics supply chain as seamless as possible, despite an exceptionally strong demand, particularly in the U.S. Over the past six months, demand for goods transportation …
CMA CGM supports American customers with increased capacity in the U.S. Read More »
Seafarers will benefit from new photocard style certificates as the UK continues to drive forward maritime innovation and work to protect and support them. Starting this month (February), UK seafarers and those working on UK-flagged vessels will receive the new photocard certificates from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, wherever they are in the world. In …
New style certificates for UK seafarers and those serving on UK ships Read More »
AAL Shipping (AAL) is marking the one-year anniversary of its ‘Europe – Middle East / India – Asia Monthly Liner Service’ with a long-term commitment to employing six ‘mega size’ (30,000+ DWT) heavy lift multipurpose vessels on the operation. The decision comes amid growing popularity for the service amongst large and small shippers from across …
Hamburg-based tanker shipping company Chemikalien Seetransport (CST) and Dortmund-based investment manager Dr. Peters Group (DPG) have established a joint venture for ship management. As informed, the company will operate as a maritime service provider under the name CST/DS Shipmanagement GmbH. The headquarters of the joint venture will be on the premises of the partner Chemikalien …
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