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BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO launch new fuel oil survey

The International Maritime Organisation’s 2020 global sulphur limit for marine fuel oil has been in force for more than a year. BIMCO, The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO are calling on Fleet Managers, Vessel Managers, Technical Superintendents, Masters and Chief E... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Explanatory notes

Background to revision The original Radioactivity Risk Clause for Time Charter Parties was drafted in response to the leaking of radioactivity from the Fukushima Nuclear Plant following the earthquake and tsunami that struck the north-east coast of Japan in March 2011. During the past year BIMCO has... Please follow the link to continue reading.

IMO Legal Committee agrees unified interpretation on limitation of liability

At its meeting held from 26 to 30 July 2021, the Legal Committee (LEG) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on a unified interpretation of the test for breaking a shipowner’s right to limit liability under certain IMO conventions. The committee also considered several other issues... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Sustainability and women in shipping highlighted at IOPC meeting

At the most recent International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds meeting in London, Ban Ki-moon, former United Nations Secretary-General, spoke to representatives, IMO staff and the Funds’ Secretariat about the value of shipping to international trade, climate change and encouraging and empo... Please follow the link to continue reading.