Royal 16 Crew Member Escapes Abu Sayyaf

A Vietnamese crewmember kidnapped from the bulk carrier Royal 16 last November has escaped and been rescued by military forces in the Philippines.

IMO Member States urged to back action on heavy fuel oil risks

As the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 71) opens...

IBIA seeks member feedback on potential IMO proposal to include flashpoint on the BDN

A proposal was aired last week at the 98th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 98) to make it...

EU Member States Must Reject European Parliament’s Proposal To Include Global Shipping Into Regional Co2 Trading Syste

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet – says it is ‘disappointed but not surprised’

US shale boom could help establish LNG as bunker fuel alternative: US FMC member

The US natural gas production boom could help to establish LNG as a practical and cost-effective option for...

Member States water down Commission’s proposal on alternative fuels infrastructure

At the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE) of last week, Member States’ ...