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Are merchant seafarer training standards fit for purpose?

The IMO STCW Convention and Code governs training standards for around two million merchant seafarers. Julian Turner asks the IMO and the International Chamber of Shipping whether it is time for a review, to ensure the regime keeps pace with industry trends

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Ship Technology Global Issue 63: Bringing space tech to the seas
Eva Grey 27 February 2019 https://www.ship-technology.com/features/ship-technology-global-issue-63...

Our March issue is heavily focused on the amalgam of options currently under investigation to help decarbonise shipping.

Container shipping companies cleared in US investigation
https://www.freshplaza.com/article/9076733/container-shipping-companies-...

On Tuesday, the world’s two biggest container shipping companies have announced they were cleared in an investigation by the US Department of Justice (DoJ).

Cargo ship major fire, Chioggia, Italy
STEPAN KOTCHERGA February 27, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/02/27/cargo-ship-major-fire-chioggia-i...

Cyber threat explained
27/02/19

Cyber threat is any event or incident that aims to impact organisational operations, such as mission, functions, image, or reputation, organisational assets, individuals, other organisations, or the Nation through an information system. This is achieved through unauthorised access, destruction, disclosure, modification of information, and/or denial of service.

Mainly, cyber threats should be categorised in order to better understand the vulnerabilities of assets.

PINOY MARINO RIGHTS: Malaria in the seafaring industry
ATTY. DENNIS R. GORECHO |February 27,2019 https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/219345/pinoy-marino-rights-malaria-in...

It is a well-known fact that seafaring is one of the most hazardous occupations, in regards to personal health and safety concerns of seafarers.

Exclusive: Despite sanctions, Russian tanker supplied fuel to North Korean ship-crew members
Polina Nikolskaya February 26, 2019 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-sanctions-russia-exclusive...

Uncertainty Shrouds IMO 2020's Impact
Alan Gelder Feb 25, 2019 https://www.forbes.com/sites/woodmackenzie/2019/02/25/uncertainty-shroud...

The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) major change limiting the airborne sulfur dioxide emissions from international shipping is now less than a year away.

The tanker takeover wave
Greg Miller 26 February 2019 https://www.petroleum-economist.com/articles/midstream-downstream/transp...

Ownership consolidation within the tanker sector is creating stronger counterparties for oil shippers

Container shipping companies cleared in U.S. investigation
Jonathan Saul February 26, 2019 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-shipping-investigation-us/container-s...

LONDON (Reuters) - The world’s two biggest container shipping companies on Tuesday said they have been cleared in an investigation of the sector by the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ).