ClassNK has registered Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) to its registry of ISO14001:2015 (Environmental Management System/EMS) certification.

Palau International Ship Registry, the world’s fastest growing flag, added yet more vessels into its fleet with the signing of two new ship registrations during Seatrade Middle East 2018 (STMM) held last month in Dubai.

Capitalizing on the long established track record of organizing highly successful large scale maritime conferences in major industry centers around the world, the “8th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping – Best Industry Practices” Forum

The technology group Wärtsilä’s Aquarius UV Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) has successfully completed all the required testing procedures, and has now been submitted for US Coastguard (USCG) Type Approval.

In addition to progress made on a number of important issues, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) at its recent Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 73) listened to the concerns raised by INTERCARGO and others and offered a constructive way forward to potentially address them.

Vessel deliveries typically slow down towards the end of the year. If shipowners wait a few weeks, allowing the delivery to slip into the new year, the vessel is considered a whole year younger.