OCIMF publishes ‘SIRE 2.0 Question Library’ to support industry transition to digitalised vessel inspection regime
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has this week published the full set of questions that may be asked…
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has this week published the full set of questions that may be asked…
In this issue of the Skuld Charterer, Skuld will be looking into liability aspects of STS operations and how the…
We have recently seen an uptake of bunker quality disputes between our members and bunker suppliers. Bunker represent the biggest…
The International Group of P&I Clubs launches a safety animation to help prevent the loss of life in enclosed spaces…
More than a year has passed since the International Maritime Organization (IMO) mandate for the 0.50% sulphur cap for marine…
The International Group of P&I Clubs launches a safety animation to help prevent the loss of life in enclosed spaces…
Aspects of this article have been updated to take into account changes to the Gard Rules which have broadened the…
Whilst the world is adapting to the new normal, the shipping industry still struggle with the challenges and uncertainties brought…
We are facing unprecedented worldwide lockdown and severe travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Several thousand seafarers have been…
The shipping industry is now making the final preparation for the compliance with the IMO 0.50% sulphur cap with less…
In view of the upcoming implementation date of 1 January 2020 of the Sulphur Cap Regulation, Skuld would like to…
Cargo damage due to water ingress through leaking hatch covers remain an important part of cargo claims. Non-weathertight hatch covers…
Failure to comply with company procedures regarding entry into enclosed spaces can be fatal. This key shipboard operation sadly continues…
MO has amended Regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI with effect from 1 January 2020. The amended Regulation 14 will…
On 23-24 October 2018 the 7th Edition of the European Investment Summit took place in Athens presenting the occasion for…
On 17 May 2018 at the Yacht Club in Piraeus, some 150 delegates from prominent ship management, insurance, ship-repair and…
It is with pleasure and some pride that SM Sigma Maritime Technical Consultants announce the high-profile presentation entitled “The Insurance…
Changes in legislation such as the Emission Control Area (ECA) 0.1 percent sulphur cap and the impending 0.5 percent IMO…
The Panama Canal marked the milestone 500th transit through the new locks on Wednesday with the transit of the Yan…
As a top bunkering port, Singapore will, from 1 January 2017, implement the mandatory use of the Mass Flow Metering…
Regulation 12 of MARPOL Annex I was revised in 2011 prohibiting sludge discharge connections to the oily bilge water tanks,…
French oil major Total, the Ivorian state oil company and four other partners have formally established a consortium to build…
Singapore plans to offer financial assistance to its liquidity-hit marine and offshore engineering companies that could help them raise as…
The sea-going vessel Fure West, a chemicals and oil tanker of the Swedish shipping company FureTank, has been bunkered with…
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