As the global shipping industry today celebrates World Maritime Day with its central theme of “MARPOL at 50”, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has stressed its commitment to the full implementation of MARPOL regulations onboard dry bulk carriers.

As the drive to protect our oceans gains momentum, INTERCARGO celebrates Day of the Seafarer 2023 which, this year, focuses on seafarers' contributions to protecting the marine environment, in line with the World Maritime theme “MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on” #OceansWorthProtecting

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has announced that it has begun the phased roll-out of its new digitalised tanker inspection programme, SIRE 2.0, which will replace the existing Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE) used by the marine industry to assess a vessel's condition and operational standards.

Neptune Maritime Leasing Limited (“Neptune Leasing” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has signed up Lars Solbakken as an adviser to its executive Board.

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (“OOCL”) is delighted to welcome one more new mega-vessel joining its fleet. Officially named as “OOCL Turkiye” at a ceremony held at Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (“NACKS”) shipyard, this new vessel becomes the third 24,188TEU vessel to be received by OOCL in a series of twelve.