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EU Commission Communication, Commission Recommendation of 21.12.2009 on the safe implementation of the use of low sulphur fuel by ships at berth in Community ports C (2009) 10289, on the relaxation of the introduction of EU Directive 2005/33 is addressed ... [full article]

A DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) survey on the operational impact of the European Union 0.1% marine fuel sulphur limit – enforced on Jan 1 this year – has revealed potentially critical issues. Among the 65 shipping companies that responded ... [full article]

All Flag State Administrations are required to maintain a database for EPIRBs on their ships in order that immediate contact can be made with the manager or owner in the event of an EPIRB being activated. 1.2. The EPIRB ... [Download and Read document]

The new specification standard of Marine Fuel quality for Diesel Engines, ISO 8217–2005, was finalised on November 1st 2005 and released to the public in the CIMAC (International Council on Combustion Engines) meeting on 23rd-24th November.  .As suppliers of quality fuels ... [full article]

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its 81st session in May 2006 adopted new regulations for the LRIT together with associated performance standards and functional requirements. The new regulation on LRIT is included in SOLAS chapter V on Safety ... [full article]

WHY YOU CANNOT MISS THIS EVENT The industry is gearing up to meet stringent environmental regulations and consumer pressure for greener shipping. ACI’s inaugural Shipbuilding Summit will highlight new technological developments to get greater efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and ... [Download complete information or visit website]

As global trade starts to improve, the shipping industry’s main focus is to secure high quality crew for their ships. Once again, the industry needs to look at ways to attract more seafarers into the profession. This is achieved by ... [full article]

ACI’s Ship Salvage and Casualty Response will provide an in depth look into the salvage, tug and towage industry examining the technical, legal and contractual issues that are crucial in understanding how to carry out any successful salvage operation. ... [Download and Read document]