In March 2013, the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) launched a new electronic system as part of the implementation of eManifest. Marine carriers or authorize...

On 23 January, acting on behalf of an agent member of BIMCO, we contacted an owner who had left a balance on disbursements in the amount of EUR 1,700 outstandin...

What on earth do we mean when we use the word “sustainable?” It is a term that is bandied about endlessly; part of the language of environmentalism that has int...

On the bridge of the bulk carrier the Master was talking on the telephone to the Chief Engineer while the pilot was wondering why the ship was losing speed.

Members are reminded that the Revised Guidelines for the maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances covered by the IMO circular MSC.1/...

Among the many agenda items discussed, the following were the most important items, which were all debated at length during the meeting:

Under the heading “Enhancing Co-operation and Sharing Responsibility” the Liberty Congress will be held on 20 June 2013 on board the SS Hellas Liberty in Piraeu...

The Calculator is updated with new ship types Ro/Ro Cargo Ship and Ro/Ro Passenger Ship. New correction factor for General CargoShip has also been included. Fol...

Last Summer, chemical tanker operators were looking forward to seeing a glimpse of light at the end of what promised to be quite a long tunnel.

The Secretariat will be closed on Monday 20 May 2013 for Whit Monday holiday.