Regulatory
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NYK slapped with huge fine Down Under
The Federal Court in Australia has convicted Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) of criminal cartel conduct over its…
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SGX regulators lashed for ‘spectacular failure’ surrounding the rise and fall of Noble Group
Iceberg Research, the organisation that triggered the downfall of Asian commodities giant Noble Group, has issued its first report in…
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Politicians approve ‘Magna Carta’ for Filipino seafarers
The House of Representatives in Manila has voted unanimously in favour of what has been dubbed the “Magna Carta for…
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Flags of convenience pose national security risks: Australian Senate
The Australian senate’s inquiry into flag of convenience (FOC) shipping has warned that FOCs pose a threat to national security.…
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US Senator McCain introduces bill to repeal the Jones Act
Senior US Senator John McCain has introduced legislation to repeal the Jones Act, which requires all marine cargo ships travelling…
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IMO attempts to hold back the tide on GHG emissions
Maurice Meehan, director of shipping operations at the Carbon War Room, reflects on last week’s MEPC gathering. Last week saw…
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Pacific states call for dramatic shipping emissions cuts
A coalition of Pacific Island ministers yesterday launched their strongest joint call yet for the global shipping industry to radically…
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White House backs away from requiring all US food aid to be carried by US-flagged ships
The White House has tacked away from plans to require all US food aid to be delivered on US-flagged ships,…
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White House ready to issue order mandating all US aid overseas be delivered by US-flagged ships
The US administration of President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order which will require all US aid to be…
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Greek owners stump up extra cash for state budget
The Union of Greek Shipowners decided yesterday at an extraordinary general meeting to extend the voluntary contribution its members pay…
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Shipping needs greater enforcement of current regulations
Glynn Thomas, currently serving as a first engineer, suggests the IMO should focus on nailing down existing rules rather than…
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ICS urges IMO to delay ballast water implementation by two years
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has urged the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to back a proposal from a broad…
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Regulations needed because of ‘bad apples’ within the industry: Sabrina Chao
Sabrina Chao has hit out at “bad apples” within shipping that need to be targeted by legislation. Interviewed for the…
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US government considers recombining BSEE and BOEM into one agency
The US Department of the Interior (DOI), is looking at possibly merging two departments – The Bureau of Ocean Energy…
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ICS says shipping is resolute on sustainability despite US decision on Paris Agreement
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is set to announce at a UN forum in New York on Tuesday that…
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Rickmers has not given up hope of surviving
Rickmers has not given up hope of survival. The famous German line, which filed for insolvency on Friday after key…
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Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement must not derail IMO’s emissions drive
A host of senior shipping officials and NGOs have reacted as one to urge the International Maritime Organization to continue…
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Confitarma: Challenges plaguing Italian shipping
The Italian merchant fleet, despite the downturns recently recorded, is still a force to be reckoned with: second in Europe…
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One Belt, One Road presents shipping with an ‘enormous opportunity’: Sohmen-Pao
Opening the first ever Asian focused seminar at Nor-Shipping on Wednesday the chairman of BW Group Andreas Sohmen-Pao set the…
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Norwegian owners worried about rising protectionism
The director of Nor-Shipping Birgit Liodden is upbeat about this week’s mega show, which marks her first edition in charge…
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