On 1 August 2025, amendments to MARPOL Annex VI Appendix IX will take effect, requiring ships to report additional fuel oil consumption data, including breakdowns by consumer type, non-underway usage, and innovative technologies. Adopted through IMO Resolution MEPC.385(81), these changes aim to enhance environmental accountability and efficiency.
AVS provides various piping and steel structures prefabrication and installation services to various industries including shipbuilding, ship repair, and others all around Europe and Scandinavia. The head office and steel workshop are in Klaipeda, Lithuania, from where the products are shipped to any destination.
Quality standards, safety management, the human element and safety culture all have a high profile within the maritime industry and feature prominently in the work of IMO aimed at improving performance by focusing on people
Maritime Forecast to 2050 is one out of DNV’s suite of Energy Transition Outlook reports. This latest edition provides an independent outlook of the technologies and fuels of shipping’s energy future.
Established in Japan in 1948, JRCS has delivered power and automation systems to more than 8,000 vessels as an integrated marine automation company, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of ships.
Zener Marine Elevator Services keeps your marine elevator in an excellent working condition. They offer a trusted service and quality spare parts, all brands and types. Prevention is essential, preventive maintenance is a cost saving and keeps everything running when you are at sea. In addition, Zener Marine Elevator Services also carry out 24/365 repairs on your systems.
Each year on June 25, the global maritime community pauses to celebrate seafarers, who deliver 90 percent of all international trade. Seafarers work around the clock in a challenging industrial environment, and they leave their families for up to a year at a time in pursuit of their career.
A consortium led by UK investment company STAR Capital has purchased V.Group, the shipmanagement conglomerate headquartered in London. The new ownership group includes Dutch holding company Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH), the majority owner of dredging giant DEME.
VesselsValue unveils this year’s top 10 shipowning nations, reviewing the total asset values for vessels by beneficial owner country. From Japan’s resolute leadership in the top position with a US$206.3 billion fleet to the emergence of Hong Kong at US$44.7 billion, asset values and ownership strategies have changed considerably over the last 12 months.
Today, China has 18% of the world’s population, uses 26% of global primary energy, emits 33% of global energy-related CO2, and is by far the leading installer of renewables. The energy transition in China is critical to its future and to the success of the global energy transition.
ROG Ship Repair is your reliable partner for any ship repair, maintenance or conversion.
The 22.000 sqm yard is located in Rotterdam with open sea access and a fully equipped workshop, 530m quayside, 500 tons harbour cranes and 2200 tons floating crane.
Zener Marine Services, established in 1974. With four decades of business experience, is a renowned name in the region today, with several branches all over Middle East, proudly advocating its concept of “We Service What We Sell”
Founded in 2000, Telemar Electronics GmbH is active in worldwide sales, installation, repair and maintenance of communication and navigation electronics. With decades of experience in the maritime industry, we pride ourselves on delivering cutting-edge bridge electronic solutions and tailored maintenance services.
Established in 2010, JNLED offers a wide range of customised LED lighting for the Marine industry. JNLED manufacture solutions for Cruise ships and cruise terminals, super yachts, shipyards, workboats, ferries and ferry terminals, inland shipping terminals, container ships, container terminals, explosive/ hazardous atmospheres (ATEX/ UL/IECEx certified ), RoRo terminals and fishing vessels.
A set of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the associated Codes are entering into force in 2024. This article highlights the changes that have been adopted for the 2024 update of SOLAS and its associated Codes.
IMO MSC 105 adopted amendments SOLAS chapter II-1, III, IV and V, the appendix (Certificates) and the 1988 SOLAS Protocol (Certificates); through resolution MSC.496(105) and resolution MSC.497(105). The amendments enter into force on 1 January 2024.
Ocean Voyager was established for the purpose of R&D and innovation to cover most of the maritime bridge equipment, and has already undertaken the production and sales of L-VDR, S-VDR and VDR equipment.
Azimuth is a trusted partner that understands the unique and often challenging demands of the maritime sector. With offices in Cyprus and Germany, we serve our global clients with designed solutions that ensures steadfast communication, safe navigation, and secure IT infrastructure.
This article provides information about amendments entering into force in December 2023, as well as in the subsequent years of 2024, 2025, and 2026.
The past year has certainly been a year of notable highs and lows across the shipping industry, with the dry bulk sector being no exception. A major talking point of the past 12 months, as has been the case for some time now, is the journey to decarbonization and INTERCARGO welcomed the revised greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy from IMO Member States in July (MEPC80).
The in-depth report, which analyses Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) data captured by Inmarsat Maritime, registered 853 distress calls from January to December 2022 – up from 794 in 2021.
Maritime Forecast to 2050 is one out of DNV’s suite of Energy Transition Outlook reports. This latest edition provides an independent outlook of shipping’s energy future.
Maritime business software company Marcura has acquired ShipServ, a digital marketplace platform focused on ships’ spares, provisions and services.
Shipserv is the largest platform for connecting suppliers with vessel operators online.
Chinese officials are highlighting new research from the UK-based Clarkson Research Service that shows that China has become the world’s largest shipowner based on gross tonnage surpassing Greek shipowners which have been the largest for the past decade.
The first generation of containerships was composed of modified bulk vessels or tankers that could transport up to 1,000 TEUs. The first containership, the “Ideal-X” was a converted World War II T2 tanker. At the beginning of the 1960s, the container was a transport technology being tested and gradually deployed, and reconverting existing ships proved to be of lower costs and less risky.
Marca Marine Technic & Supply was established in Istanbul / Tuzla in December 2015. The company, which has adopted professionalism and quality since its first day, started with an expert staff consisting of service engineers of WARTSILA.
According to Inmarsat’s ‘The Optimal Route research’, though digital decarbonisation technologies can help, shipping can achieve up to 38% reduction in absolute carbon emissions.
Highlander Marine Asia Pacific is a well-established manufacturer of Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs), Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), IMO Type Approved X/S Band Radars, Integrated Navigation System (INS), Ship’s Automation Systems and an Integrator for Ship’s Navigation, Communication & Automation System
Al Ghwasa Technical Equipment provides on-board sales and service support for Marine Automation Safety & Marpol Control Systems since 1988.
DNV and Lloyds Register has published a report containing the Maritime Safety Trends 2012–2022Maritime Safety Trends 2012–2022
INDUMAR was established in the port of Veracruz Mexico in 1997 as a family business and still remains the same. During our initial days, we supplied only nautical charts and publications as well as navigational instruments. However, given the maritime market needs for service and products in Mexico, we acquired dealerships and service representations until we became the company that we are today.
The International Maritime Organization has published a circular containing the annual report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships for the year 2022.
This report (MSC.4/Circ.267) was published on April 19th, 2023.
A growing order book for methanol-fuelled ships shows that the shipping industry sees methanol as a promising alternative fuel.
Relying on decades of expertise in the field, DNV explains important criteria to consider.
THB Verhoef BV, founded in 1981, is a global operating company headquartered in Zwijndrecht. THB Verhoef is a leading key components stockist, exclusive agent and service provider of the best European OEM-manufacturers for diesel and gas engines in the market.
We are glad to announce our partnership with BS Group. BS Group is currently arranging the 2nd Ship Navigation and Voyage Optimization Conference in Athens Greece(www.ship-navigation.com) which will take place the 1st and 2nd of November 2023 in Athens.
Hamburg-based ship finance platform, Oceanis, predicts ship financing costs for 2023 in a new quarterly report.
This year looks set to be a positive year for shipowners seeking finance according to the report.
The International Ship Engineering Service Association (ISES) Association Ltd have partnered with #Seawork 2023!
Now in its 24th year, Seawork offers a unique combination of uncover exhibition space, open air demonstrations and floating displays.
The ICC IMB’s annual report recorded 115 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in 2022 – compared to 132 in 2021 – with half of them occurring in Southeast Asian waters, particularly in the Singapore Straits, where incidents continue to rise.
Listed here below are updates on the Statutory IMO requirements.
MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV, V and VI – regional reception facilities within Arctic waters: Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and VI were adopted to provide for regional arrangements as an acceptable way to satisfy MARPOL obligations to provide port reception facilities that cover ports within Arctic waters.
In terms of fleet value, Japan has moved back up to 1st after falling to 2nd last year, currently owning a total of USD 196.6 bn in assets. This is an increase of c. USD 9 bn year on year and is largely due to the current boom in the LNG sector.
As the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) reports a high demand for its helpline services over the last year, it is clear that accessible welfare and support services for seafarers worldwide remain a priority for the maritime industry.
J.A.M Marine Dockyard, is a company dedicated to maritime works. We carry out repairs on vessels in our shipyard´s area for welding(plates, pipes, etc.), mechanical(shafts systems and steering’s systems), surfaces preparations(painting).
Founded in 1997, in Riga and ever since Hansael SIA as commercial and technical company, has gained internationally acclaimed recognition for the quality of services & ethics in sales of marine electronics equipment for deep seas vessels provide to its customers.
The development and introduction of MASS is happening. To ensure their safe and secure operation it is important that regulations are updated to keep pace with innovation..
On Wednesday 7th September at 13.00 hrs you are invited to join us for a glass of wine and some tapas and learn more about what we have to offer. We will also be able to supply you with more information about the association and the services we can provide worldwide.
Aiming to establish the main safety concerns currently facing the shipping industry, Inmarsat published “The Future of Maritime Safety Report 2022”, examining data from Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) calls made to Inmarsat.
ETEL Services Ltd is a specialist company providing services on rotating machines, and electrical distribution systems for all primary industries, power generation, distribution networks and Marine industries in New Zealand.
At ETEL Services our philosophy is to become a key value provider and work closely with our customers to provide timely and cost-effective long-term solutions to industries.
The urgency of finding solutions to the climate change problem is growing as a top priority for both domestic and international policymakers. Around a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are linked to international trade, according to the most recent estimates.
Tidewater has become the largest operator of offshore vessels through the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Swire Pacific Offshore. The company confirmed that it completed the acquisition on April 22 saying that it will position Tidewater to capitalize on the recovery of the offshore vessel market.
Qingdao Zhenhai Marine Equipment Co., Ltd was founded in 2005, the company is located in the high-speed rail business district on the west coast of Qingdao. The company has more than 90 employees, covers an area of more than 21,000 square meters and a construction area of more than 13,000 square meters. It is an enterprise that independently designs, develops and produces electronic control equipment and automation control products for ships.
The Global Risks Report 2022, published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Marsh McLennan, examines how global divergence across multiple domains in the post-COVID-19 recovery threatens to widen disparities and aggravate societal fractures.
Drewry analysis of carrier profits and freight rates reinforces the view that the elevated profits of ocean carriers are the result of higher freight rates – not higher business volumes, additional services or lower costs. For example, neither Maersk nor Hapag-Lloyd carried more containers in the latest quarter than in the same quarter of 2020.
This chart shows how China will soar past the U.S. to become the world’s largest economy by 2030
Meanwhile, the total GDP of the global economy is predicted to double between 2022 and 2035.
Nearly all world industries rely heavily on maritime shipping. Former Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki‑moon once quipped, “Maritime transport is the backbone of global trade and the global economy.” Maritime shipping is also considered one of the safest and most environmentally-friendly modes of goods transportation.
Fast rising inflation, ongoing supply chain bottlenecks and the Omicron Covid-19 variant are conspiring to slow the pace of growth in container handling, forcing Drewry to lower its outlook for world port throughput in 2022 to 4.6% in the latest Container Forecaster, from 5.2% in the previous edition.
DNV is forecasting a peak season for global Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) installations, and the industry should get prepared for a busy 2022. This statutory news contains some timely reminders to ensure compliance with the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention.
The 32nd session of the IMO Assembly (A 32), the highest governing body of the IMO, was held remotely from 6 to 15 December 2021. The Assembly elected 40 member states for the Council for the next biennium, added the human element as a new strategic direction for the IMO, and adopted updated port state guidelines and harmonized survey guidelines.
The insightful whitepaper is based on data factoring 866,000 inspections, 26,000 detentions, 22,000 casualty incidents, and 1,000 losses reviewed over a 10-year period, providing a comprehensive picture on the status quo of safety in maritime.
Wisdom is back with its physical events and has proudly announced the Future of Maritime Solutions Summit to be held on 23 – 24 March 2022 at Gdansk, Poland. The event will welcome some of the most important names in the industry to discuss the maritime community’s efforts to achieve a carbon-neutral future. It also features an exclusive site visit to the Port of Gdansk Authority on 22 March 2022.
Buying private equity-backed Inmarsat would transform U.S.-based Viasat into an operator of 19 satellites across Ka, L and S-band spectrum — with another 10 spacecraft set to launch in the next three years for a market that has been shaken up by SpaceX’s Starlink and other incoming megaconstellations.
Unprecedented demand for container ships will not end anytime soon, according to executives of companies that rent vessels to ocean carriers. Their overwhelming confidence is yet another ominous sign for beleaguered cargo shippers — and another signal that inflation could persist.
UK and Danish authorities have published a report, “Application and Usability of ECDIS”, which concludes that a new approach is needed for the Electronic Chart Display and Information System, universally known by its acronym ECDIS.
Garant is a Group of Companies and for more than 30 years their Safety & Firefighting division has been assisting vessel managers and owners to meet all safety requirements on time and around the globe. They service a complete safety portfolio including lifeboats & davits, lifercafts, fire protection systems and personal lifesaving equipment according to SOLAS and IMO requirements.
IMO has chosen to make 2021 a year of action for seafarers, who are facing unprecedented hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, despite their vital role as key workers for global supply chains.
The World Maritime Theme for 2021, «Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future» seeks to increase the visibility of seafarers by drawing attention to the invaluable role they play now and will continue to play in the future.
Discussions around the role of women in maritime took centre stage at the first webinar organized by IMO Member State delegates working to achieve gender equality in the maritime sector, better known as the IMO Gender Equality Network
Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and data analysis can help operators to make their fleet connected, more efficient and cheaper to run. In the past decade, as technology has matured, the adoption of IoT capabilities and applications within the maritime and aviation industries has been growing. IoT has the capability to transform these industries, as it allows operators to make their fleet more fuel efficient, incorporate predictive maintenance and guarantee crew and passenger safety and welfare.
Launched the new Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment levels if it is to avoid a serious shortage in the total supply of officers by 2026.
“New technologies for greener shipping” has been chosen as the World Maritime Theme for 2022, reflecting the need to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future, while leaving no one behind, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said.
The IMarEST’s 1st Global Conference on Biofouling Management for Maritime Industries will bring together specialists from across this multidisciplinary and multisectoral field to support the development of a practical and sustainable path forward for maritime industries to achieve outcomes that will better protect the global maritime environment.
Howden is pleased to announce that it has acquired Maintenance Partners NV, an independent provider of aftermarket services focused on the maintenance, repair and overhaul of industrial compressors, blowers and steam turbines. The transaction closed on April 30th, 2021. Maintenance Partners is Howden’s third completed acquisition in 2021.
Nearly one in every five ships worldwide sails under a European Union (EU) Member State flag, and the EU accounts for approximately a fifth of all global maritime trade. However, during 2020, overall EU maritime traffic dropped by 10.2% as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Open letter from WSC CEOs to IMO Member State Governments
CEOs of global container and roro carriers appeal to governments: “Broad political action critical for shipping industry to meet climate challenge.”
Alphatron Marine create solutions that the market demands and that your vessel needs. They are a renowned supplier of integrated bridge solutions, representative of the most important brands in the industry and producer of unique complementary products.
The Sub-Committee addresses all aspects of safety of navigation, reliable communications and improved coordination to avoid maritime accidents; and ensuring a quick and efficient response in case of a search and rescue incident.
On 28 April, we celebrate World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This has always been an important day for the maritime sector and for the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is responsible for the safety and security of shipping. This day is particularly significant in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The historical Genoese company A. Santamaria, historical member of Internatinal Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Associaton was recently acquired by Ortec Industriale, becoming Ortec Santamaria.
The enduring feature of cyber threats is their ability to adapt and evolve, with new lines of attack developed as barriers are put in place, and strategies to expose vulnerabilities constantly emerging.
An increasing number of Norwegian shipowners chose to fly the domestic flag. Norway is currently the world’s fourth largest shipping nation measured by value. This is shown by recent figures from the Norwegian Ship Owners’ Association.
During MEPC 75 in November 2020, the IMO approved amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, introducing an Energy Efficiency Design Index for existing ships (EEXI). Subject to adoption at MEPC 76 in June 2021, the requirements will enter into force in 2023
NEVA-International signed a cooperation agreement with the International Ship Engineering Service Association (ISES)
The document is signed by the ISES General Secretary Pepe Brice and the General Director of NEVA-International LLC Alexander Ulyanov.
The 7th IMarEST Ballast Water Technology Conference will be taking place 17-18th March 2021, and will be held online. This event will bring together global leaders in ship operations, technology development and regulatory compliance to establish the state of the art and examine the path ahead, including the next generation of technologies and practices.
The World Maritime Theme for 2021, «Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future» seeks to increase the visibility of seafarers by drawing attention to the invaluable role they play now and will continue to play in the future.
It is known that the COVID-19 oubreak has negatively affected global shipping and many others sectors. Following the situation, Europeran Maritime Safety Agency issued a report to analyse the impact of the pandemic on certain shipping activities by analysing vessel traffic data.
Since the announcement by The International Maritime Organization (IMO) that compliance standards would change in 2020 to support emissions reductions, shipowners, ship operators, and bunker buyers sought alternatives to meet these new standards. Here are a few of the ways Maritime enterprises are achieving emissions compliance.
DongYang Industries Electric Co. produces exceptional products based on our more than 30 years of expertise with on incoming and distributing panels. Our customers` satisfaction and repeat business due to our excellent products, ease of communication and extensive services guarantees.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the latest Flag State Performance Table for 2020-2021 which finds that many of the largest flag states – including the Marshall Islands, Hong Kong (China), Singapore as well as the Bahamas and Cyprus– continue to perform to an exceptionally high standard, with traditional flags and open registers performing equally well.
Five South Korean container shipping companies are establishing the Korean Maritime Movement Alliance (K-Alliance) in an effort to strengthen competitiveness in Southeast Asia and achieve cost synergies.
Nor-Shipping, Your Arena for Ocean Solutions, has taken the decision to postpone its planned exhibition and activity programme for June 2021, pushing the event back to 10-13 January 2022.
Typically, a shipowner must fund the entire capital cost of vessel repairs from its own cash resources, although it may in exceptional cases be able to source a short-term loan from a bank or other financial institution to ensure repairs are carried out.
2021 ushers in a new cyber era for the shipping industry with the introduction of the requirement to address cyber risks in a vessel’s safety management system. This is just one of the many regulations that enter into force this year.
2020 has been the year that all the maritime industry anticipated with mixed feelings due to the implementation of sulphur cap. Although all lights were shed on COVID-19 , once again the regulatory agenda was busy within 2020 in order the maritime industry to stay on the pulse and remain sustainable.
Five South Korean container shipping companies are establishing the Korean Maritime Movement Alliance (K-Alliance) in an effort to strengthen competitiveness in Southeast Asia and achieve cost synergies.
The International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet, commonly known as the NATO phonetic alphabet or the ICAO phonetic alphabet, is the most widely used radiotelephone spelling alphabet and was developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), to ease communication via radio or telephone.
We are very please to welcome Dongshin Electric & Engineering Co., Ltd. from South Korea.
Dongshin Electric can provide all kind of Electrical Repairs in all major ports in South Korea. They are Quality ISO certificed and provides 24hours / 365 days service.
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Board of Directors has chosen to postpone the 2021 event to 16–19 August due to the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19 and out of the greatest care for the health and safety of our partners, attendees, exhibitors, staff, and community.
Asian LNG markets’ business models are transforming; they are promising, gaining exponential returns on investments and profitability – where do leaders of the industry see the market shifts? Large- and small-scale infrastructure developments and investments, upgrading technology and innovation, and spot-on recent and upcoming LNG projects in the region – how can you be part of the successful partnerships?
SMM, the leading international maritime trade fair, will not be held as a hybrid event on Hamburg’s exhibition campus in February 2021 as originally planned. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamburg Messe und Congress is instead organising a purely digital event for the maritime community, SMM DIGITAL – The Maritime Business Hub, as a virtual meeting place.
There has been a race to certify ballast water treatment systems in time for the 28 October 2020 revised G8 criteria deadline.
The Revised G8 criteria stems from the original guidelines for the approval of ballast water management systems which was adopted on 10 October 2008 (MEPC.174(58)).
The word “disruption” has been used and overused to the point of becoming a cliché, but there’s one area of the maritime industry that it seems to have bypassed so far: ship repair. Not anymore. Along with the many disruptions that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, you can now add new technologies to the list.
The main activity of SOREMAR is the distribution and repair of navigation equipment and marine electronics. For nearly three decades we have been leaders in Morocco with more than 80% of the Marine electronics market. We represent 48 world-know brands that have all been satisfied with our reliability. And as an agent, we place a great imporntance.
When DNV launched the first Maritime Forecast to 2050, it was hard to imagine a situation like we find ourselves in in 2020. The COVID-19 crisis has transformed the world, our behaviour and the maritime industry in a way that is unprecedented in modern history.
Every year, at the end of September the International Shipping Community celebrates the “World Maritime Day”, which has been established and celebrated by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
BIMCO has released an overview of the three main shipping sectors and their respective fleet growths so far this year taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 and other geopolitical developments on the global trade.
SOLAS Marine Services Group is a diversified group of companies that commenced its operations in the year 1988. It was first established in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates to meet the growing demands of professional services in the field of Life Saving Appliances (LSA) and Fire Fighting Appliances (FFA) along with Safety Equipment in Marine Industry.
It is with a great deal of regret that we are announcing the cancellation of Posidonia 2020, originally planned for June 2020 and subsequently postponed to October 2020.
Message from our new President, Mr. Marcus Tan
The ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded its forecast for the deep-sea shipping industry this year, and it now expects that earnings will contract by as much as 18 percent compared with 2019.
Onursan is adding the new vision of marine fire and safety service to the marine industry market by its reliable name and innovative approach to its customer needs.Not only they like to achieve more success on getting our company to a higher leauge of competion but also they would like the others to follow the path that they have created. We take pride in what they have achieved with their the most experienced team..
After an already sluggish 2019, a major upturn was expected in global growth and trade in 2020. As can be seen, the real trade value never recovered to the pre-financial crises’ trajectory. The trend for 2010 – onwards was significantly below the prior trajectory. Our prior forecast predicted it to be above the CAGR 2010-19 and global trade to reach 25.2 trillion USD in 2029. COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest black swan in a century, destroyed it. Global trade collapsed in Q1 of 2020 though asymmetrically
We are very please to welcome Consult-Elec from Canada as a new member of our Association.
Consult-Elect was established in 2000 by former technicians from Merlin Gerin which is now part of Schneider Electric. After 20 years Consult Elect has developed a strong reputation in electrical distribution services, on board vessels in Canada and abroad.
Top 10 Ship Owning Nations: Japan remains the top ship owning nation by fleet value at just over USD 108 Bn, despite seeing USD 9 Bn wiped off from its 2019 total value, followed by Greece, China, Singapore, Norway, South Korea, USA, Germany, UK and Denmark.
New date: SMM will take place from 2 – 5 February 2021
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and its global restrictions on major events and international travel, SMM has been postponed to 2 – 5 February 2021.
This guidance provides information for shipowners and operators on managing ship and seafarer certificates during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It covers ship and seafarer certificates required by the certification provisions of international regulations, such as those of International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) instruments, and highlights the current unique compliance issues and considerations relating to ship and seafarer certificates.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Preliminary list of recommendations for Governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elcome, founded in 1970, is one of the largest marine technology system integrators in the world. With offices from Suez Canal to Singapore Straits, Elcome is firmly positioned to provide world-class support for your fleet.
The stress and anxiety surrounding hashtag#COVIDー19 has taken its toll across the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) has come up with several strategies to help everyone cope with what is an undeniably challenging time.
HANVIL Maritime Ventures Ltd., has been providing services to the Merchant Marine & Fishing Fleets since inception in November 1997 with successful performance records. We recommend, supply, planned and install on owners request Marine Communication needs for their vessels and also provide after sales services on them.
In view of the escalating challenges we all face as a result of the Coronavirus-COVID-19 pandemic and the need to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our exhibitors and visitors while at the same time complying with WHO and Greek Government guidelines, we have decided to postpone Posidonia 2020 from the 1st to 5th June 2020 to the 26th to 30th October 2020 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, together with all related Posidonia sports events and conferences.
Zets Electronics was founded in 2014. Their main business focus is on providing repair, maintenance, and technical support services to clients for a comprehensive range of navigation, communications equipment as well as new building projects.
Our vision is to provide a one-stop solution with excellent services and smooth supply of products and spare parts of marine electronics & marine electrical & ship equipment to our valuable customers.
Maritime safety has been boosted following the recognition of Iridium’s satellite service as a provider for the international Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) – giving ship operators more options when protecting vessels and crew, says IEC Telecom.
The company and its employees are currently based in İstanbul, supplying their products to shipping companies, ship owners, shipyards, as well as ship dealers and agents throughout the TURKEY.
Besiktas Marine aims to provide every customer with a service with quality products and competitive prices.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association Ltd proudly supports the upcoming International Ballast Water Management Conference (7th – 8th April 2020, Rotterdam, The Netherlands).
For its twenty-fourth edition, the conference will provide an in-depth look at the latest developments in the Ballast Water Industry, focusing on technological and regulatory advances.
Sunil was founded in 1990 and specialize in the lighting ballast & converter at onshore. Since 2010, we have delivered lighting ballast and LED lights to ship yard.
Eligroup is the result of our experience and tradition in ship repairs, an industry in which we have been leaders at the international level for over 70 years.
Specialized in maintenance and installation of electrical and electronic systems, it has been strongly appreciated by the maritime market as a distributor and installer of a variety of equipments for navigation, communication and safety.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association Ltd proudly supports the upcoming European Shipping Week (17-21 February 2020, The Hotel, Boulevart the Waterloo 38, 1000, Brussels, Belgium).
MP Teknik was established in 2004 and is a total provider of aquacultural equipment, nautical equipment and marine electronics. We carry and install clean agent fixed fire extinguishing systems for engine rooms, server rooms or special installations, and we provide radio/tv solutions and car audio systems for boats. In our advanced workshop, we repair virtually all electronics.
LINEAR GROUP continues its growth path by investing in «Maritime Radio Communications, Navigation and Satellite» through the homonymous branch of business of SIRM – Società Italiana Radio Marittima S.p.A., Italian excellence, founded in 1927 by Guglielmo Marconi, active in the provision of telecommunication and navigation products and services for commercial ships and Maritime IT solutions.
The global economy started in 2018 on a positive note but, as industrial production decelerated, trade slowed and business confidence fell, the momentum lost steam.
Global growth, which peaked at close to 4% in 2017, moderated to 3.6% in 2018 and is projected to decline further to 3.3% in 2019. With improvements expected in the second half of 2019, global economic growth in 2020 is projected to return to 3.6%.
A lot of the uncertainties have concerned the availability, cost and the characteristics of compliant fuels. Non-compliance usual methods include vessel detention with the threat of banning orders for repeat offenders and financial penalties.
IMO has also included guidance on the action to be taken in the event of a scrubber failure.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association Ltd proudly supports the upcoming International Bunker Fuel and Ballast Water Compliance Conference and Exhibition, BuBWCE’19 (12-14 Nov 2019, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands Singapore).
International Ship Engineering (ISES) Association is going to celebrate its 5th AGM in Athens from the 29th May to 1st June 2019 at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Hotel.
During the AGM we will have several presentations, Gala dinner and “Greek Maritime Reception Night¨ with Greek Maritime Community.
We are pleased to announce that our company name will be changed to “BEMAC Corporation” effective from April 1st, 2019 after having the extraordinary stockholder meeting on September 22nd, 2018.
Founded in 1988 in Piraeus, Greece and ever since NOVA Electronics, as a commercial and technical company, has gained internationally acclaimed recognition for the quality of services & ethics in sales of marine electronics equipment for deep seas vessels provided to our customers.
The delivery of fewer newbuildings has led to an aging yet still expanding Greek fleet capacity wise though the number of shipping companies is in steady decline according to a new study of the Greek shipping.
Simplex Americas LLC was founded in 2003 and represents the interests of Blohm + Voss Industries exclusively for Simplex, Simplan, Turbulo products in the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean and the South American pacific coast.
IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) meets this week (18-22 February) at IMO headquarters. The meeting will focus on finalizing draft Guidelines on consistent implementation of the 0.50% sulphur limit under MARPOL Annex VI.
Since 1981, Reson Electronics has been cultivating maritime business in Taiwan for more than 30 years. Our main focus of job is on Navigation, Automation, and Communication services and equipment. Located in three major ports in Taiwan, our reliable and diverse services cover all around Taiwan and 24/7 support to customers.
Kitack Lim has been given a second four-year term as Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
BWSC is a world class company with decades of thorough experience and expertise in engineering, construction, operation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and upgrades for Power plants and diesel engines.
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention), is concerned with preventing, minimizing and ultimately eliminating the risks to the environment, human health, property and resources arising from the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens, through the control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association is please to invite you to join us during SMM exhibition, Hamburg – Germany.
We look forward to you visiting us in Hall B8, Stand 135
Shipowners have ordered or installed scrubbers for nearly 1,000 vessels as the uptake in exhaust gas cleaning systems rapidly accelerates ahead of the 1 January 2020 0.5% global sulphur cap from the IMO.
According to the Exhaust Gas Cleaning System Association (EGCSA) the number of ships with scrubbers either installed or on order stood at 983 as of 31 May this year.
The dry bulk shipping industry appears to be quite strong, with slowly increasing global trade volumes.
Time charter rates were broadly lower in the first quarter 2018 compared to the fourth quarter 2017 but this does not appear to be due to lower shipping volume.
The Directors & Members of I.S.E.S. Association cordially invite you to join us for an informal get together with food and drinks:
Venue: Hard Rock Cafe Worli, Wadia International Center, Bombay Dyeing, Pandhurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Mumbai, 400025
Date: Friday 1st of June 2018
International Ship Electrical & Engineering (ISES) Association is please to invite you to join us during Posidonia exhibition, Athens – Greece.
We look forward to you visiting us on Stand 1-129 where you can meet our President, several members and me.
The Norwegian Shipowners’ Association annual outlook survey indicates guarded optimism with regard to revenue and profitability in 2018. Half of Norwegian Shipowners’ Association members anticipate increased turnover in 2018. For the offshore segments, survey results indicate that peak layup has likely been reached.
The manufacturers and stakeholders in the ballast water treatment equipment market have taken a major step forward by codifying a unified manufacturers’ association.
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) posted the Shipping Fleet Statistics: 2017. Gross tonnage on the UK Ship Register was 16.2 million at the end of December 2017, an increase of 7% on the previous year and a third consecutive year of growth.
Maritime law makers faces stiff challenges in their work on the future of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, writes Aline de Bièvre
RMS Marine Service Company Ltd was founded in 1993, after many years organic growth in marine service industry, now become a leading marine service provider for ships, cruise, offshore related customers.
This document published by LR, summarizes the most important IMO/ ILO requirements entering into force.
Iljin AND Co have been specialized in supplying equipment, installation, design, commissioning & text of Fire Extinguishing Systems and Detection & Alarm systems for fire & gas based on continuous research and development for domestic and foreign shipyards since 1995.
Overall, 2017 was a good year for the ocean shipping industry. Operating margins for most carriers improved, driven by robust demand, positive inventory developments and higher rate levels. Will the positive recovery continue? Or will the vicious cycle we’ve experienced since 2008 continue, where carriers are truly profitable for only three to four years at a time?
Changshu Ruite Electric Co.,Ltd. is Hi-tech Company dedicated to researching, developing and producing marine electrical systems.
The IMO issued a notice stating that the theme this year for World Maritime Day is “IMO 70: Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future” commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Convention establishing the organization.
Greece remains on the throne of the top shipowning nations by value whose combined fleet is worth USD 516 billion, data from VesselsValue’s latest infographic shows.
SCADA Engineering Solutions Limited Is Your “One Stop” Source for all your Electrical Service Requirements. Backed by an Educated, Well Trained and Experienced staff we offer a range of Electro Mechanical Services tailored around our strengths to the Marine Industry.
Any breakdown of the world fleet into ship type, ownership or any other parameter can only ever be a snapshot because it changes constantly as ships are scrapped, newbuildings delivered and vessels change hands all the time.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association Ltd proudly supports the upcoming Maritime CIO Forum in Shanghai 2017 Conference which will take place the 7th of December 2017. Secretary General will be attending the event.
European Maritime safety Agency has issued the Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents. It consists in a high-level analysis of accidents reported by the EU Member States in European Marine Casualty Information Platform (EMCIP).
40 years of experience has propelled PAT-Krüger into a reliable market leader of heavy duty safety and control systems. Delivering self-developed and high-quality innovative solutions for onshore and offshore markets.
AMI Group Member TMQ International Pty Ltd are now ISO 9001:2015 QA compliant, having completed their Audit successfully on the 5th October 2017.
What’s on the regulatory agenda (Including news from 71th session of MEPC, 98th session of MSC and 29th IMO Assembly)
24 hours a day, 365 days a year with enthusiasm and capabilities for the following services ranges: Installation and commissioning services, GMDSS Radio Services, VDR / S-VDR APT, Warranty Support Service, Nav/Com Maintenance and Repair, Equipment Surveys and inspection, Technical advice, Spare parts repairs, Satcom, GMDSS SBMA Contracts and Airtime Solutions
GIL provides a range of oil & gas upstream production solutions that are designed for maximum reliability whilst keeping personnel costs and business risk to a minimum and optimizing the management of remote facilities. These are solutions which reduce the business risk for the full life cycle of the field operation.
Marine Radio Surveyors (MRS) offers a wide range of technical assistance to users of marine navigation and communication equipment. This technical service comes from the cumulus of information and field experience of our engineers and manufactures training.
Cyber security is not just about preventing hackers gaining access to systems and information, potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality and/or control. It also addresses the maintenance of integrity and availability of information and systems, ensuring business continuity and the continuing utility of digital assets and systems.
ISES Association Supported Organization of International Greenshipping and Technology Summit (28-29 November Athens Greece)
The shipping industry is by far the most extrovert sector of the national economy, a leading global player and a major source of income, wealth and prestige for Greece. In a challenging global environment, the Greek shipping community is heavily investing and expanding its global footprint.
Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 71 was a very busy week and ship owners can now benefit from having a firm view of the regulatory timeline for complying with the latest global require-ments for managing the ballast water from their vessels. Unfortunately, the timeline remains very crowded and for owners with ships trading to and from the U.S., compliance is more complicated.
The Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) decided to extend the time for compliance with the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention. As a result, only vessels built after its entry into force on September 8, 2017 will immediately be subject to the new ballast water performance standard.
In C.A. Metalmecanica Industrial y naval we develop industrial and naval services in the metal-mechanical field with other additional services
For your information Oasis Marine Services Ltd. will be changing their name to Hostmost Marine Services (Canada) Ltd. effective immediately.
HAMO was founded in 1988, through more than 25 years of constant exploration and innovation with accumulated knowledge and experience, the company now is becoming one of the most competitive manufacturers of electrical control internal communication system in the Chinese marine &offshore industry.
Japan’s big three shipping groups – K Line, MOL and NYK – have officially established Ocean Network Express (ONE), making further progress on the integration of their container shipping businesses.
The collision of a container ship with a U.S. Navy destroyer off the coast off Japan last weekend has highlighted the fact that the open waters can be pretty busy places.
Navico – the world’s largest manufacturer of marine electronics and
parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad® and B&G® brands – announced today the
finalization of an agreement to acquire Naviop, a global leader in marine monitoring and
control systems.
PA Marine Sp. z o.o. launched its business on 1 July 2010, when the Maritime Electronics Department separated out of the EPA Sp. z o.o. (established in 1988).
Cruise ships take passengers across seas and even between continents, but have you ever stopped to think about how they are prepared for such a journey?
Veinland GmbH and Nomatronics bundle their know-how,
On June 1, 2017, Veinland GmbH has taken over the entire product portfolio of Nomatronics in order to do so.
AMI stands by its industry leading offering for commercial mariners by adding DNV approved, ISO9001 Quality Assured Rivertrace Limited to their stable of monitoring and environmental products.
The 2017 ICS Annual Review is intended as a comprehensive overview of all the major issues faced by the global shipping industry, and in which ICS is engaged on behalf of its member national shipowners’ associations.
Polar Denizcilik ve Deniz Malzemeleri A.S. was founded in 1986 in Istanbul as a supply and service company for marine communication and navigation equipment. In the years to follow the company become one of the leading maritime electronics companies in Mediterranean and Black sea regions.
Container ship safety is under the spotlight with ever-increasing ship sizes, as evidenced by the January 2015 inauguration of the world’s largest container ship, the MSC Oscar (19,224 teu).
Inmarsat said it has made progress on gaining IMO approval to expand mandated safety communications to its more modern services of FleetBroadband and Fleet One. It is hopeful that IMO will allow these services to become part of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) that is compulsory for shipping.
Interview to Mr Lawal Gbolahan (CEO/MD of GIL Automation Nigeria, new ISES Member)
International Ship Engineering (ISES) Association is going to celebrate its 54th AGM in Singapore from 24th to 28th April in the Four Seasons Hotel.
During the AGM we will have several presentations, Gala dinner, “Superintendent night” with Singapore Maritime Community as well as a day to visit Sea Asia Exhibition.
Navico is a specialist electronics company; its brands operate in navigation, fishfinding equipment and value-added applications for the marine industry.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association Ltd becomes a supporting partner of the upcoming Sea Asia Exhibition 2017.
SEA ASIA 2017 SET TO HOST INDUSTRY LEADERS FROM OVER 80 COUNTRIES
Over the next decade, the shipping industry will be impacted by a wide array of shipping regulations. These regulations aim to ensure that this vital sector is environmentally sound, energy efficient, safe and secure.
Since its foundation ITEC quickly positioned as the market leader in the Colombian maritime industry. During the following years the company was approved by main classification societies and by Colombia’s maritime authority to provide all type of services to communication and navigation equipment on board national and international vessels.
Since its establishment in 1980, Hermanos Alfaro has evolved step by step becoming nowadays a company which is well-renowned both nationally and internationally in the machining of precision parts as well as on-site machining.
SRH Marine Electronics S.A. is one of the leading companies in marine electronics field. It offers a wide variety of products and services such as spares, technical support and training, radio communication, automation, retrofit, repairs.
Rice Electronics is devoted to providing the best available technical support services to the industrial marine transportation and shipping industries, oilfield services, construction, energy services and refining industries.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association Ltd proudly supports the upcoming Digital Ship Shipping Copenhagen 2017 Conference: Investigating the Innovation Curve in Maritime 1 & 2 March 2017
Seaport has established itself as a leader in provisioning of maritime services and commercial diving in the Caribbean region of Colombia where we have not got any members at this point of time.
We are very please to announce that Hi – Tek Marine has become a new member of I.S.E.S. Association.
Hi-Tek Marine S.A. is a Panamanian company founded in 1991, dedicated to the service and marketing of marine electronic equipment, for vessels operating in the Panama Canal, Caribbean, Central and South American regions.
The International Association of Classification Societies is pleased to announce the release of the 2017 edition of its IACS Blue Book. The latest release of the Blue Book package continues to enhance IACS technical support to the shipping industry through our work and investment in technology, innovation, research and development both at the classification and statutory levels.
In this white paper Seatrade Maritime analyse the top 20 container lines, and where the future lies for those that survived as we move into 2017.
IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim launched the theme for World Maritime Day 2017, “Connecting ships, ports and people” at the Port of Felixstowe on Wednesday.
the Ballast Water Management Convention, adopted in 2004, aims to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms from one region to another, by establishing standards and procedures for the management and control of ships’ ballast water and sediments
We are very please to announce that AMES India has become a new member of I.S.E.S. Association.
Macor specialises in ship repaired and maintenance and has considerably extended its experience and activities, offering an extensive and quality service to its customers.
Alphatron Marine has announced the acquisition of a new office and warehouse space. The new office is located in Zwijndrecht (Belgium), in an easily-accessible central location. The new building was necessary to support the growth of Alphatron Marine. The official opening took place on November 9, 2016, although the building has already been in operational use since September.
On behalf of our member, ENAMOR Poland, we cordially invite you to participate in the Hotel Meeting where ENAMOR in cooperation with The Polish Register of Shipping will present its latest solutions and innovations.
International Ship Electrical & Engineering Service (ISES) Association is very pleased to announce that OASIS MARINE SERVICES from Canada has become a member of the Association..
WOOSHIN APEC Co., LTD. WAS FOUNDED IN 1984 AND SPECIALIZED PRODUCING LIGHTING FIXTURES. THEY SUPPLY LIGHTING FIXTURE, LED LIGHTING AND INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING FIXTURE WITCH USED FOR VARIOUS VESSEL AT LOCAL SHIPYARD, HARBOR AND ALSO ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Over the last 30 years Ing.-Buero Querin GmbH has become one of the leading ship suppliers in Northern Germany in the area of maritime electronics, establishing itself as one of the most reliable companies known to its customers.
We are very pleased to announce that Intermaritime Group from Panama has become a new member of International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association.
We are very pleased to announce that China E-tech(Ningbo)Maritime Electronics Research Institute Co.,Ltd has become a new member of International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association is very pleased to announce that Laholm Marine & Industry Services AB from Sweden has become a member of the Association.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association is very pleased to announce that RSB Novkontas from Lithuania has become a member of the Association.
We are very proud to announce that Huludao Haitong Electric Equiment from China has become a member of the Association.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted the mandatory requirements for the electronic exchange of information on cargo, crew and passengers as part of a revised and modernized annex to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL).
International Ship Electrical & Engineering Service (ISES) Association is very pleased to announce that AMI GROUP from Australia has become a member of the Association.
Recently, International Ship Electrical & Engineering Service (ISES) Association and Inventory Locator Service LLC a BOEING (ILS) Company have signed a collaboration agreement offering ILS services to ISES members.
Jiangsu Hiscaler Electric Co., Ltd was established in 2010. The company is dedicated to research, design and manufacture the electrical equipments applied to maritime industry field. The core business operation range covers: electric equipments of power distribution and control system and associated electric system integration.
Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 23 February 2016 – Alphatron Marine is pleased to announce a further increase in their global presence with the opening of Alphatron Marine Iberia in Madrid. With this strategic location, we are able to be close to the local markets and to the specific needs of domestic customers in Spain and Portugal.
OmniSkyONE is a reliable weather monitoring system that offers complete weather information in real time and round the clock in any environment.
Over half of ships trading internationally are living with ECDIS, according to the latest figures published by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
