European Commission sets up dedicated forum to tackle upcoming sulphur requirements

On 25 September, the European Commission announced the creation of the European Sustainable Shipping Forum (ESSF) to assess the developments towards compliance with the IMO 0.1% sulphur content in marine fuel, which […]

IMO moves to make container weighing mandatory

On 20th September, the IMO backed a compromise proposal for verifying the weight of containers before they are loaded on board ships. The amendment to existing regulation that was adopted will effectively make it mandatory for […]

EP Rapporteur on alternative fuels calls for sufficient number of LNG bunkering stations across Europe

On 16th September, Carlo Fidanza (EPP, Italy), the rapporteur on the proposal for a directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, which was adopted by the Commission […]

NAIADES II Package adopted by European Commission

The European Commission adopted on 10 September 2013 the NAIADES II package entitled “Towards quality Inland Waterway transport”. The main rationale behind this new package is the promotion of inland navigation, building on the achievements of […]

A memorable farewell party for ECSA’s former Secretary General Alfons Guinier

The wider Brussels community gathered on 12 September 2013 to bid farewell to Alfons Guinier, who retired as Secretary General of […]

SHIPPING INDUSTRY NEEDS TO COUNTER ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES

Shipping is increasingly pushed into the defensive corner when considering environmental challenges. Industry should urgently devise a strategy to overcome this unfortunate situation, advocating […]

EU Takes Initiatives to Increase Security in Somalia

The EU has announced that it will increase its financial support to AMISOM (the African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia) by €142 million. This brings the total EU aid to AMISOM close to €600 million, […]