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Dark Ships – what are they and why are they a problem?
June 9, 2023

Dark Ships – what are they and why are they a problem?

Dark ships are vessels that have turned off or disabled their AIS (Automatic Identification Systems). As a result, they are not normally visible to satellites/ public monitoring systems, although they are still visible on radar. The practice of switching off AIS... Read more >
Liquefaction – don’t assume coal is not a risk!
March 8, 2019

Liquefaction – don’t assume coal is not a risk!

Cargo liquefaction can have serious and deadly consequences.  One needs to look no further than the tragic and sudden capsize of the Bulk Jupiter in January 2015.  The vessel had loaded bauxite ore in Malaysia for ports in China and all but one of the crew members... Read more >
IMO MARPOL 2020 Sulphur Clauses Published by BIMCO
January 28, 2019

IMO MARPOL 2020 Sulphur Clauses Published by BIMCO

The upcoming MARPOL Annex VI requirements as of 1 January 2020 are expected to create a number of operational, technical, financial and legal challenges for Owners and Charterers. From 1 January 2020 (the “Effective Date”) vessels not fitted with scrubbers will no... Read more >
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