Government

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.

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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.

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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.

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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”

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.

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