Greek shipowners urge IMO to ensure 2020 compliant fuels are fit for purpose 

London-based Greek shipowners have urged the IMO to bring together oil companies, marine equipment makers and…

MOL: IMO sulphur cap will have crucial effect on maritime industry

The enforcement of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 2020 low sulphur regulations will have a crucial…

BIMCO unveils IMO 2020 sulphur clauses

BIMCO, the largest of the international shipping associations representing shipowners, has published two sulphur content-related bunker clauses…

Port of Singapore unveils measures for IMO 2020

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore on Friday announced a raft of measures and released…

Scrapping of containerships gathers pace ahead of IMO 2020

In the last 30 days, 23 container vessels have been sold for scrap – nearly half…

Stakeholders discuss IMO GHG reduction in Copenhagen

A seminar in Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions in shipping organised by the International Maritime Organisation…

Kitack Lim wins second term as IMO scribe 

Kitack Lim has been given a second four-year term as Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization…

Qatar files candidature for IMO Governing Council 

Qatar’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti has submitted the country’s candidature…

Weighing the accounting implications of IMO 2020

Earlier this year, the Moore Stephens international member firm in Greece published ‘Owners’ Dilemma’, a thought…

IMO eyes tougher measures to reduce marine plastic litter from ships

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted an action plan which aims to enhance existing regulations and…

IMO bans carriage of non-compliant high sulphur fuel from 2020

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has moved to prohibit ships from using fuels with sulphur content…

IMO rejects U.S. proposal for phased implementation of 2020 sulfur cap 

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has rejected a proposal supported by both the U.S. and shipping…