Standard Club Urges for Proper Ballast Water Etiquette in US Waters

Specialist marine and energy insurer, Standard Club P&I, urged its members to discharge ballast water in US waters in accordance to existing rules in order to avoid civil proceedings that could result in tens of thousands of dollars in penalties.

Bimco calls for action on CO2 data collection, ballast water

Shipping association Bimco has identified two “top priorities” for IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting next week, in line with the stance of fellow shipowner body ICS.