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ETA presents its new Safe Harbour Towage Operations Guidelines

The European Tugowners Association presented during its 56th Annual Meeting its new video on safe and efficient harbour towage operations. These guidelines described in the video were defined in close collaboration with the European Maritime Pilots Association. This animation summarises the necessary steps that tugmasters, pilots and vessel captains should Read more…

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IMO takes further steps to reduce shipping emissions

The 74th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74) concluded with the adoption of a series of decisions which will advance the shipping sector efforts to reduce its emissions. The IMO strengthened energy efficiency targets for certain types of ships. These more ambitious goals apply to containers, Read more…

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London hosted the first ETA Autumn Conference

ETA organized its first Autumn Conference in London on the 14th of November. More than 70 participants attended this first of its kind event, confirming that there is an interest within the industry in making the autumn conference part of the ETA annual calendar. The first edition of the Autumn Read more…

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IMO MEPC adopts ban on carriage of non-compliant fuels

IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) approved an amendment to support the implementation of the upcoming 0,50% sulphur limit. The amendment prohibits the carriage  of non-compliant fuel oil for combustion purposes for propulsion or operation onboard – unless the ship has a scrubber fitted. This measure is expected to enter Read more…

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UNCTAD publishes its 2018 Review of Maritime Transport

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) presented the 2018 edition of its review of Maritime Transport. The publication examines the current situation of the sector and the long-term prospects for seaborne trade. The publication highlights the brighter times for shipping services in 2017, supported by the 2017 Read more…

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IMO agrees on an emissions reduction strategy

Over 170 countries reached agreement on Friday (13 April) to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping at the last IMO MEPC meeting. After two weeks of negotiations, developing and developed countries signed a compromise to diminish GHG emissions by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008. This historic decision aims Read more…

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