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IMO member countries adopt revised greenhouse gas emission targets
After week-long discussions in London, the 175 member countries of the International Maritime Organization today adopted a revised strategy for global shipping carriers to implement a net zero emissions target by around the middle of the century. The outcome was welcomed by international shipping organizations but was criticized by environmental groups for being too
Canada takes action against abandoned and wrecked boats
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, today announced the Canadian Coast Guard will now take action against owners of hazardous boats or wrecks. This will strengthen the Canadian Coast Guard’s ability to address problem vessels, and ensure irresponsible boat owners are held financially liable. The Canadian
Report discloses extent of illegal fees for seafarer recruitment
The extent of illegal recruitment fees and charges being levied on seafarers, in violation of the Maritime Labour Convention, has been revealed in a research report and survey produced by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and leading maritime welfare charity, The Mission to Seafarers (MtS). The report, titled Survey on Fees and Charges for
Canada’s West Coast strike enters 4th day
As the docker strike on Canada’s West Coast entered its fourth day, negotiations between the maritime employers and the longshore union have come to a complete halt – with a war of words from both sides accusing the other of being unreasonable. Shippers are bracing for a long conflict that could have a significant
Negotiations continuing amidst Canada’s West Coast longshoremen strike
A strike by longshoremen on Canada’s West Coast entered its third day today as negotiations in the presence of federal mediators resumed between maritime employers and the union representing 7,400 terminal and port workers at 29 ports in British Columbia. The strike will potentially have a significant domino effect on the Canadian economy and
CSL releases 2022 corporate sustainability report
The CSL Group, a global leader in responsible marine transportation services, has released its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report. Published annually, the report highlights CSL’s achievements in key areas such as decarbonization, marine pollution prevention, employee well-being, community engagement, and corporate governance. “Our report aims to inform and empower our customers, employees, suppliers, and communities
On our Forum: Something ghoulish about tours of Titanic wreckage
By Michael Grey* I had just finished re-reading an old biography of Edward Wilson; doctor, scientist, naturalist, artist and Antarctic explorer, who died with Captain Scott and fellow members of the south polar party, in March 1912. Even across all these years, it is impossible to remain unmoved, reading his final letter to his wife,
UNCTAD sees global trade rebounding, but outlook remains problematic
Following two consecutive quarters of decline, global trade in goods and services rebounded between January and March 2023, but prospects for the rest of the year are bleak, according to the latest report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. During the first quarter of 2023, trade growth was positive for both