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Vetting Inspections: A Detailed Analysis Seminar 12-13 March 2019, İstanbul Marriott Otel Asya
Title of the Seminar: Vetting Inspections: A Detailed Analysis Date: 12 & 13 March 2019 Place: Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia Time: 09:00 – 17:30 Hrs Course Objectives: Understanding of the principles and objectives behind the vetting process. The course shall provide ship operators with a means by which they can be efficiently prepared for vetting inspections and be able to demonstrate a strong and ......
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Shipping Industry Heads for Climate Protection
Shipping Industry Heads for Climate ProtectionAt gmec, the global maritime environmental congress (gmec) during SMM in Hamburg, high-profile business and science experts discussed how the global shipping industry can achieve the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) environmental goals while continuing to provide its services at competitive prices. "We are at the beginning of a new chapter in the history of shipping," said T ......
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DNV GL tips decarbonisation as future energy trend
The company's Maritime Forecast to 2050 offers an independent outlook of the maritime energy future and examines how the energy transition will affect the shipping industryDECARBONISATION will be one of the "megatrends" that will shape the maritime industry in future decades, according to DNV GL Maritime chief executive Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen. "Combined with the current and future trends in technology and regulations, this means that ......
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Zero Carbon Fuels Only Path To meet IMO Ambitions, ICS BENNETT
Shipowners' body says technology will deliver but challenge is scaling up for deepsea tonnageThe development of zero-carbon fuels is reallistically the only way the "incredibly ambitious" long-term emissions strategy of IMO can be achieved, says International Chamber of Shipping deputy secretary general Simon Bennet.The goal is an average 70% cut in CO2 emissions by 2050 , compared with 2008, and a %50 reduction in greenhouse gas ......
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Interactive map reveals Scotland’s coastal litter hotspots
Map produced by aerial survey of 10,000-mile coastline shows rubbish 'at industrial levels'An aerial survey of Scotland's long and rocky coastline has revealed that large amounts of industrial rubbish have washed up on the shore.The litter, made up of plastic barrels, fishing nets, timbers, crates and industrial equipment, has collected across large areas of shoreline and rocky coves, often washed into highly inaccessible areas.The waste was pin ......
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Strait of Istanbul Sailing and Yacht Racings
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that according to "2018 Turkish Sailing Federation Sailing Races Schedule" following racing activities will take place;1- BAY Boğaziçi Cup Racing: Racing which organized by Besiktas Bahcesehir University will be held between 11:00 – 16:00 local hours on 5th May of 2018 at Besiktas BAU- Anadolu Hisarı – Besiktas ......
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NAVIGATIONAL WARNING – OCEANOGRAPHIC SURVEY
TURNHOS N/W : 0504/18 (İstanbul NAVTEX Station) (Published Date 20-04-2018 13:39) TURNHOS N/W : 0504/18 SEA OF MARMARA OCEANOGRAPHIC SURVEY, BY R/V TÜBİTAK MARMARA AND R/V TÜBİTAK ANADOLU BETWEEN 24 APR-25 MAY 18 SEA OF MARMARA, STRAIT OF İSTANBUL, HALİÇ AND BLACK SEA ENTRANCE. WIDE BERTH REQUESTED Source: Office Of Navigation, Hydrography and Oceanography- ONHO...
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Strait of Canakkale wil be closed to sea traffic temporarily
Strait of Canakkale will be closed to sea traffic.The Notice of the Turkish Navy informs that due to "18 March Çanakkale Victory and Commemoration Martyrs Day" event activities, Strait of Canakkale will be closed temporarily on 16 -18 March 2018 between 0500Z to 1300Z hours. Turkish Naval Forces Office of Navigation, Hydrography and Oceanography (ONHO) message as below;TURNHOS N/W : 0395/18STRAIT OF ÇANAKKALEVESSEL TRAF ......
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IMO promotes fishing vessel safety agreement to save lives
When it comes to fishing vessel safety, the mission is clear, says Sandra Allnutt of the International Maritime Organization (IMO): enhance safety to save lives."We want to reduce loss of life in one of the most dangerous professions in the world, and we want to enhance safety on board fishing vessels," said Ms Allnutt, Head of Maritime Technology in IMO's Maritime Safety Division, following a regional seminar, in Cape Town, South ......
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Ocean Change requires solutions - UN Oceans Envoy
"We need to talk more about 'Ocean Change'," said Fiji's Ambassador Peter Thomson, the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for the Ocean (right), pictured with IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim. Solutions to address human-induced "Ocean Change" are needed to save life in the ocean and reverse the cycle of decline in which it is caught, according to Fiji's Ambassador Peter Thomson, the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy ......
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Iran Transportation & Logistics Forum 5-6 November 2017, Tehran /Iran
Iran Transportation & Logistics Forum 5-6 November 2017, Tehran /IranConsidering Iran's special conditions after opening its doors to international business, it is quite vital to make major improvements in its business atmosphere and strategy. Re-flourishing of the national economy at various fields will definitely depends on the developing of the transportation sector at national level and this stipulates the pivotal role of this sector for ......
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World Ports Conference, 8-11 May 2018 (BAKU 2018)
(IAPH) world ports conference that will held in Baku, Azerbaijan, 8-11 May 2018, hosted by "Baku International Sea Trade Port" CJSC (Port of Baku). The main theme of IAPH 2018 is "Ports of the Future: Creating Hubs, Accelerating Connectivity". We will discuss the mainstream developments in the Port industry including, multimodal transportation and containerization of world terrestrial and maritime trade; the synergy ......
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Russia To Create Anthropomorphic Maritime Robotic System For Offshore Operations
Russian developers have launched a project for an integrated marine robotic system of anthropomorphic type for offshore operations. The project, described as unique, will be presented by MariNet, the National Technological Initiative (NTI) working group, on the sidelines of the International Exhibition NEVA-2017 in St Petersburg, September 19-21. The development of offshore projects requires the creation of innovative technological solutions ......
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İstanbul Strait will be closed due to search and rescue activities temporarily
Notice of Directorate General for Regulation of Maritime and Inland Waters, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications informs that due to going on search and rescue (SAR) operation for castaway in vicinity of Akıntı Point which is in traffic seperation line, the İstanbul Strait will be closed on Northbound and Southbound ......
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Amendment on the Maritime Traffic Regulations for the Turkish Straits regarding of increasing time limits of anchorage for vessels in transit.
Due to the amendment on Maritime Traffic Regulations for the Turkish Straits; vessels transiting through the Turkish Straits can remain for 168 hours to obtain necessary provisions and needs in the locations designated anchorage areas (indicated in the Regulation article 23). In such cases they shall get permission from the Vessel Traffic Service Centers and will stay under the surveillance of the concerned authorities without taking free prat ......
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NAVIGATIONAL WARNING 729/17 “DRILLING OPERATION AT ISTANBUL STRAIT”
AT ISTANBUL STRAIT, DRILLING OPERATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY R/V FUGRO SCOUT BETWEEN 26 JUL–26 AUG 2017 IN AREA BOUNDED BY FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHICAL POSITIONS. 41 04.14 N - 029 02.79 E 41 04.15 N - 029 03.44 E 41 03.98 N - 029 03.45 E 41 03.74 N - 029 03.22 E 41 04.03 N - 029 02.70 E WIDE BERTH REQUESTED ALL VESSELS NAVIGATING IN THE AREA ARE REQUESTED TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY VESSEL TR ......
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Joint Industry Launches Latest Industry Guidelines on Cyber Security
The second edition of The Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships has been released. The latest practical advice has been compiled by the joint industry group, which is led by BIMCO and now includes new members OCIMF and IUMI, as well as the original contributors CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO. The second edition includes information on insurance issues and how to effectively segregate networks, as well as new practical advice on ......
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Second quarter report reveals 87 incidents of maritime piracy in first half of year
Continuing decline in the number of reported incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery against ships has been revealed in the second quarter piracy report of the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB). According to the report, the first half of 2017 saw a total of 87 incidents reported to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre compared with 97 for the same period of the previous year.Recording some of the lowest figures seen in the last five ......
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Navigational Warning 674/ 17
NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGSTRAIT OF İSTANBULUNDERWATER OPERATIONS, BY YALIKIZI-2 BETWEEN 09-13 JUL 17 WITHIN 100 METRES OF 41 06.85N, 029 03.85 E, WIDE BERTH REQUESTED Source: Turkish Naval Forces, Office of Navigation Hidrography and Oceanography...
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Shipping Industry Unites to Propose Ambitious Co2 Reduction Objectives to Global Regulator
Four major international trade associations – BIMCO, INTERCARGO, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and INTERTANKO – have made a joint proposal to the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) concerning ambitious CO2 reductions by the international shipping sector. In a detailed submission, the industry bodies have proposed that IMO Member States should immediately adopt two Aspirational Objectives on behalf of the internation ......
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