42st Consultative Meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Convention and 15th Meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Protocol (LC 42/LP 15)

9/28/2020 – 10/2/20209/28/2020 – 10/2/2020Read More

400,000 seafarers stuck at sea as crew change crisis deepens

UN, maritime industry, business and union leaders warn of deepening crew change crisis which threatens trade and maritime safety.UN, maritime industry, business and union leaders warn of deepening crew change crisis which threatens trade and maritime safety.Read...

World Maritime Day 2020 – sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet

In 2020, everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet this global crisis has demonstrated the importance of shipping as the most reliable, efficient and cost-effective method of transporting goods internationally.In 2020, everyone has been affected by the...

“NextGEN” shipping decarbonization concept mooted for green and efficient navigation

“NextGEN”, “Green and Efficient Navigation”, concept aims to facilitate information sharing and collaboration on decarbonization initiatives across many stakeholders.”NextGEN”, “Green and Efficient Navigation”, concept...

Facilitate crew changes to resolve crisis – IMO resolution calls for Government action

IMO Member States at extraordinary session of Maritime Safety Committee call on all Governments to take urgent action to resolve humanitarian and safety crisis faced by seafarers and shipping in COVID-19 pandemic.IMO Member States at extraordinary session of Maritime...

Keep trade moving safely to ensure COVID-19 recovery, say UN organizations

UN organizations warn that seafarers have become collateral victims of the COVID-19 crisis and their inability to move to and from ships needs attention, to keep maritime transport operational and to prevent disruption of supply chains.UN organizations warn that...