ABS releases IMO Polar Code Advisory

As the potential for marine traffic in Polar regions increases, there is a clear need for modern and effective ...

Is the refugee crisis hitting Greek port security code compliance?

Piraeus port, one of the world’s largest passenger ports, is ISPS compliant….or is it? With thousands of...

DNV GL approves first IMO Polar Code compliant vessel

DNV GL has approved the first vessel to comply with IMO Polar Code, AHTS Magne Viking, owned by Viking Supply Ships. ...

SurvitecZodiac unveils new liferafts designed for the Polar Code

Liferaft company SurvitecZodiac has launched a new series of liferafts designed to operate in Arctic temperatures of as low as -50°c. ...

IMO adopts Polar Code environmental provisions

The environmental provisions to the Polar Code covering shipping in the Arctic and Antarctica were adopted at the IMO MEPC 68 meeting last week, however, has been criticised by environmental groups for not going far enough. ...

IMO adopts Polar Code, to enter into force at start of 2017

IMO has adopted the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) as...

Polar Code a step closer to 2017 entry into force

The Polar Code could enter into force in 2017 after it gained approval at the recent 67th meeting...