We would like to remind our customers that as of 1st March 2018, shippers will now be responsible for determining whether or not their cargo is hazardous to the marine environment - HME. Cargo must be classified in accordance with the criteria of the United Nations...
Inmarsat has moved a step closer to gaining IMO recognition for its FleetBroadband-based safety communications as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). On 23 February, the sub-committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue...
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Editions of Admiralty Charts Published 15th March 2018 1794 International Chart Series, Scotland - West Coast, North Minch, Southern Part. 15-03-2018 4122 China - Hong Kong, Ma Wan and Approaches. 15-03-2018 4785 Canada,...
ITU have announced that the new 2018 edition of the annually published 'List of Ship Stations and Maritime Mobile Service Identity Assignments' is expected for release in April/May. For more information about this title, and to secure your advanced copy, please...
In its recently published quarterly magazine, Korean register cites what it considers to be the top ten issues driving the hipping and shipbuilding market throughout 2017. 1.South Korean court declares Hanjin Shipping bankrupt on 14 February 2017: Hanjin Shipping...
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Editions of Admiralty Charts Published 8th March 2018 1283 China, East Coast, Dafeng Gang and Approaches 08-03-2018 1581 South Pacific Ocean, Islands and Anchorages in Southern Vanuatu 08-03-2018 1799 China, South East...
For vessels using AVCS as their primary means of navigation, our Challenger software offers complete compliance with all industry regulations, whilst offering the end users a platform for receiving ENC permits instantly. Our Route Planner offers the navigating officer...
In its latest report highlighting key issues in the maritime, ICS focused among others on major points on global supply and demand for seafarers, revealing a current global shortage of about 16,500 officers (2.1%), but a surplus of about 119,000 ratings (15.8%). In...
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Admiralty Charts Published 1st March 2018 2943 West Indies, Jamaica and Pedro Bank 01-03-2018 New Editions of Admiralty Charts Published 1st March 2018 733 Scotland, East Coast, Firth of Forth, Burntisland to Dalgety Bay...
Chemical Tanker Operations for the STCW Advanced Training Course provides a wealth of information, ideal for serving officers and managers, as well as those undertaking advanced training as required by the STCW Convention. Elements of chemical tanker operations...