BIMCO has been working on a new pro-forma contract designed to address the engaging a Privately Contracted Armed Security Provider (PCASP).

Following initial press from BIMCO's website during February, an extract from the latest update...

Revisions to the IMO MARPOL Regulations seek to harmonise the application of Emission Control Areas (ECA’s) on a global level in relation to maritime traffic. The relevant part of this documentation is Annex VI: Prevention of air pollution by ships (Emission Control Areas).

Reproduced from MaritimeLog.com / US Coast Guard.

There are signs that the Greek passenger ships strike will end at 0600 tomorrow (25th October)

Press reports cite a defiant Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh as likely to ignore a non-binding UN Security Council resolution asking him to quit, feeding fears of an all-out civil war.

The difficulties faced by shipping industry when coordinating counter-piracy measures can prove particularly complex when it comes to navigating the legislative minefield which results from the need to comply with the laws of each country whose waters the ship enters.

Reported by Network member Thomas Holdings Group in the Philippines.

On Monday, October 3, 2011, armed rebels attacked Taganito Mining Corp and Platinum Group Metals Corp in Claver, Surigao Del Sur.  Reports reveal that the rebels destroyed offices, equipment, barges and other small vessels.  There have been reports that locals and foreigners were taken hostage.

Following article received from network:

Following a spate of marine casualties close to the Indian coastline in the last few years, a special panel was set up by the Indian Union Government’s department of the Director-General of Shipping.  The panel examined various incidents including collisions and sinking in relation to the Merchant Shipping Act, drawing up a shortlist of 19 issues along with recommendations and option