International Maritime Organization

Nigeria: NIMASA Certifies 25 Seafarers, Sponsors 25 More

allafrica.com     Jul 30, 2008          

The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Monday, issued STCW-95 Certificate to 25 members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) in line with the International Maritime...                    

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Emission Standards: IMO Marine Engine Regulations

dieselnet.com     Jul 30, 2008          

International: IMO Marine Engine Regulations Background International Maritime Organization (IMO) is an agency of the United Nations which has been formed to promote maritime safety. On 27 September 1997, the MARPOL Convention...                    

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Hot Topic:Ship Breaking- The Greener And Safer Tomorrow The Global Programme

nowpublic.com     Jul 29, 2008          

A Global Programme for sustainable ship recycling was formed earlier in 2007 to ensure the improvements in workers health & safety and the environmental conditions in the south Asia region. The Secretariat of the Basel...                    

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Tanzania: 'Plane Crashes' Explained

allafrica.com     Jul 28, 2008          

Posted to the web 28 July 2008 Polycarp Machira and Vicent Mnyanyika There was a sigh of relief in Dar es Salaam yesterday after it emerged that the earlier reported "plane crashes" were just search and rescue exercises by...                    

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Potential oil spill response

scoop.co.nz     Jul 28, 2008          

Press Release: Environment Bay of Plenty Potential oil spill response For immediate release: Monday 28 July 2008 Environment Bay of Plenty staff are monitoring any potential loss of oil from the San Cuvier – the ship grounded...                    

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Govt urged to secure release of 2 Indian seafarers held in Korea

thehindubusinessline.com     Jul 26, 2008          

Kochi, July 25 The All India Port and Dock Workers Federation has urged the immediate intervention of the Union Government for the release two Indian seafarers, who were unlawfully detained by the South Korean Authorities at...                    

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California Adopts Tough Pollution Rules For Ships

freeinternetpress.com     Jul 25, 2008   56 related          

California regulators adopted the world's toughest pollution rules for oceangoing vessels Thursday, vowing to improve the health of coastal residents and opening a new front in a long battle with the international shipping...                    

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California adopts emission regulation for ocean ships, US to ratify MARPOL Annex VI

dieselnet.com     Jul 25, 2008          

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) voted to approve a new emission regulation for ocean-going ships. As proposed last month, the adopted final rule requires ocean-going vessels within 24 nautical miles of California’s...                    

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Regulator gives green signal to 6 surveyors

livemint.com     Jul 25, 2008          

Bangalore: India’s maritime regulator, the Directorate General of Shipping, has modified its decision to bar six global ship survey entities from operating in the country from 1 August. The regulator said India’s government-run...                    

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Publishing Assistant

mad.co.uk     Jul 25, 2008          

Professional maritime organisation is looking for a Publishing Assistant to work on their range of international marine technical publications. The role will involve liaison between editorial and production staff, and include...                    

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