MLC, 2006: Title 1 Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship
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Vessel General Permit (VGP) 3.0 – Where is it?
This is an extract of a report supplied by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with the intention of keeping BIMCO members appraised of legislative developments in the US affecting international shipping. The full CSA report is also provided.
US Port Strikes - Fact Sheet – 4 October 2024
The latest status on the US portworker strikes from BIMCO's Shipping Chief Analyst Niels Rasmussen
China imposes increased use of oil boom
Taking a step up multiple ladders concerning both logistic efficiency and environmental protection, the Chinese Maritime Safety Administration has issued a list of cargoes that prospectively will require deployment of oil boom when the ship is engaged in loading, unloading or transferring listed car... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Associations call for accelerating digitalisation of maritime trade and logistics
The Covid-19 crisis has painfully demonstrated the heterogeneous landscape that currently exists across ports worldwide. With the world’s attention now focused on exiting from lockdowns and preparing for a ‘new normal’, there is an urgent need to co-operate and accelerate the pace of digitalisation,... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Wildlife taskforce alert
Please find attached the 15 February 2018 United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce Alert, concerning “Malaysian ports highly vulnerable to Illicit Ivory in transit."
Preliminary ice forecast for new winter season 2018 -2019 for Gulf of Finland
Some provisional ice forecast conditions for the new winter season 2018-2019 on the Gulf of Finland around areas of St.Petersburg, Ust-Luga and Vyborg/Vysotsk.
Shipowners urged to check coverage as reissuance of Vessel General Permit is delayed
The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced that the awaited third Vessel General Permit (VGP 3.0) will be delayed, putting pressure on shipowners and operators to make sure they are covered prior to the December 18 deadline.
IMO invites member states to use industry recommendations to facilitate trade
BIMCO, ICS and other industry partners have teamed up and presented the IMO with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global supply chain issues cement the need for shipping industry’s digitalisation
The container shipping market is currently making many headlines world-wide as freight rates and port congestion continue to reach new record highs. At the end of September, more than 50 container ships were waiting to berth outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach alone and 90% of those arri... Please follow the link to continue reading.
