Sturla Henriksen, CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association says the Norwegian government maritime strategy is positive and a step forward
The Norwegian government maritime strategy that has been presented is both positive and proactive. There are important measures to bolster the Norwegian flag registers and strengthen the competitive advantage of Norwegian seafarers and maritime companies operating in tough international competition.
“The strategy takes a broad approach and forms a solid foundation which should allow Norway to maintain our leading position, even in challenging times,” says Sturla Henriksen, CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association.
The union cabinet has approved an agreement on coastal shipping between India and Bangladesh for coastal movement of goods between the two countries.
“Exim trade between India and Bangladesh would be benefited by way of reduction in freight charges. It will also improve the utilisation of port capacities of Indian ports and open up new opportunity for Indian coastal vessels. It will also help in decongestion of roads especially at the land custom stations/integrated check posts at the Indo-Bangladesh boarder,” an official statement said.
The Australian Government has announced plans that are likely to have a big effect on coastal shipping
Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss outlined the Government’s plan to simplify coastal shipping regulation at a luncheon of shipping companies, unions and maritime stakeholders, hosted by Shipping Australia Limited.
“These changes are urgently needed,” Shipping Australia CEO, Rod Nairn said. “Moving long-haul freight by sea is four times more environmentally efficient than rail, and twenty times more efficient than road, in terms of green-house gas emissions.
At its 68th session the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization adopted the Polar code
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 68th session from 11 to 15 May 2015.
The MEPC adopted the environmental requirements of the Polar Code and associated MARPOL amendments to make the Code mandatory; adopted amendments to MARPOL related to tanks for oil residues; designated an extension to the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA); and furthered its work on implementation of air pollution and energy efficiency measures and the Ballast Water Management Convention.
Agreements reached between the government of B.C. and Pacific NorthWest LNG establish the path to a final investment decision on the project and set the stage for a potential US$36-billion investment in Northern B.C. that will be a key driver of jobs and economic activity in the province.
B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Michael Culbert, president of Pacific NorthWest LNG, signed a memorandum of understanding that sets out the steps leading toward ratification of a project development agreement between government and the company. Michael de Jong, Minister of Finance, signed the project development agreement on behalf of government, which initiates a ratification process by both the company and the British Columbia Legislature. Rich Coleman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Gas Development, signed the Province’s long-term royalty agreement with the company.
The MAIB Business Plan for the financial year 2015-2016 has been published. Photograph by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire
MAIB stands for the Marine Accident Investigation Branch and it is an operationally independent unit of the Department for Transport. The MAIB contributes to improving marine safety by determining the causes and circumstances of marine accidents, and working with others to reduce the likelihood of such accidents recurring in the future. The MAIB Business Plan covers the financial year 2015-16.
The MAIB was formed in 1989 following recommendations made as a consequence of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster of 1987, when it was recognised that the UK needed to separate the roles of accident investigation from those of regulation and enforcement.
Following the election of the new Conservative Government in the UK, Nautilus has welcomed new research showing that the maritime sector is worth almost £10bn a year to the UK economy.
A report from Oxford Economics values the combined direct contribution of the UK maritime services sector – including the shipping, ports and business services industries – to have been £9.9bn in 2013.
The sector directly employed a total of 239,200 people in 2013 and the combined direct contribution of maritime industries to the exchequer was £2.5bn.
Maritime Authority of Jamaica Director General, Rear Admiral Peter Brady, has been given an important global award
Rear Admiral Peter Brady, Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica has been awarded the prestigious International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Themed Award for World Maritime Day 2015 “Maritime education and training”, sponsored by the China Classification Society, at the 27th Seatrade Awards Ceremony.
Admiral Brady was recognized for his dedicated work in the field of maritime training. He chaired the IMO Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW) Sub Committee for almost 10 years and was Chairman of the Committee of the Whole at the Diplomatic Conference in Manila, Philippines, which amended the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and STCW Code for Seafarers.
Masamichi Morooka, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, has warned about the dangers of regional maritime regulation in an address to the Singapore Shipping Association
Addressing members of the Singapore Shipping Association the Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, Masamichi Morooka, warned about the dangers of regional maritime regulation being adopted by governments at variance to the global maritime Conventions adopted by IMO.
“Global rules for a global shipping industry is not just a slogan,” said Mr Morooka before criticising the approaches to the regulation of shipping being pursued by the United States and the European Union.
Mr Morooka began by highlighting the big problem caused by the different ballast water treatment regime that applies in the United States to that adopted by the IMO through the Ballast Water Management Convention.
“Whether we like it or not, the political reality is that the IMO Convention is probably going to enter into force, sooner rather than later, and we therefore have to make it work. But the conflicting IMO and US requirements, when combined with the lack of systems fully approved by the United States, could Continue reading “Regional maritime regulation causing problems says ICS Chairman”
As a result of recent enclosed space deaths affecting seafarers Nautilus is calling for action
Nautilus International is calling for the UK to lead a ‘new and concerted drive to end the appalling litany’ of enclosed space deaths that are currently affecting seafarer.
The Union has written to shipping minister John Hayes following the latest incident, in which two seafarers died in a cargo hold of the Isle of Man flagged Carisbrooke Shipping general cargo vessel Sally Ann C last month.
Investigations into the incident – which took place off the coast of west Africa – are underway, but it is known that the chief officer and chief engineer died after entering a hold where timber was stowed and the second officer had to be rescued after losing consciousness when he went to the aid of his colleagues.
The IMO has received six nominations for its top job as Secretary-General
By the established deadline of 31 March 2015, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has received the nominations of six candidates, nominated by their Governments for the position of Secretary-General of IMO.
The election for the post will be held at the 114th session of the 40 Member strong IMO Council, which meets from 29 June to 3 July 2015. The decision of the Council will be submitted to the IMO Assembly, which meets for its 29th session from 23 November to 2 December 2015, for its approval.
The nominations received (plus their nominating governments) are listed below in alphabetical order by candidates’ surname.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is establishing a new web location on the main GOV.UK website
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch, which investigates marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and all vessels in UK territorial waters, is moving to a new web location from 1 April 2015. Existing subscribers may find they are unable to access the new location, or could experience problems logging in.
In a statement about the change, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch Publications team said;
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