U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Corridors, Projects and Initiatives Eligible for Funding as Part of America’s Marine Highway.

Financial sponsorship and technical training to equip marine professionals of the future.

A new €1.5m commitment to support the marine industry in Greece.

The Port of Los Angeles is seeking to appoint a Director of Environmental Management.

The risks to health from levels of H2S in marine fuel have been recognised by the ISO 8217 revision working group.

Study shows use of fleet overcapacity could cut ship GHG emissions by a third.

Chemoil is urging the International Standard Organization’s working group which is currently reviewing changes to bunker fuel specifications, ISO 8217, to ensure there was a broad, cross-industry consensus for a fair and equitable revision to the Standard.

Florida maritime leaders announce the creation of a new state-wide organization to advocate for Florida’s vital maritime transportation industry.

The Chairmen of the Round Table of international shipping associations review current international issues at their recent meeting in London.

A raft of new international standards for passenger ship safety were adopted when IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) met in Istanbul, Turkey, for its 82nd session from 29 November to 8 December 2006.

International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has presented a paper to IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) advising that current proposals relating to the mandatory supply and carriage of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in connection with MARPOL Annex 1 cargoes and marine fuel oils are severely flawed and unworkable.

A raft of new international standards for passenger ship safety will be considered for adoption when IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) meets in Istanbul, Turkey, for its 82nd session from 29 November to 8 December 2006.

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has gained Consultative Status at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

THE Liberian Registry says that most - if not all - national flag administrations are incapable of understanding the needs of shipowners and that, by disregarding the shipping industry, they are putting the environment, the safety and welfare of seafarers, and the global economy at risk. And it says that quality open registers are flags of necessity, not convenience.

Basic principles and goals for goal-based standards (GBS) for new ship construction were agreed in principle by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) when it met at the Organization’s London Headquarters for its 80th session from 11 to 20 May 2005.

The International Bunker Industry Association has opened an Asian regional office in Singapore.

The International Bunker Industry Association elects a new chairman and executive committee and makes a strong call for further action to improve the quality of the bunker supply process.

Singapore’s maritime industry projected to grow in the next 15 years – with employment opportunities predicted to exceed supply.

Singapore's Minister for Transport Yeo Cheow Tong inaugurates the Board of Members of the newly-launched Singapore Maritime Foundation.