ANTI-PIRACY funding of EUR37 million (US$47.7 million) is to be allocated by the European Union to fight piracy in eastern and southern African countries through its Regional Maritime Security programme.

THE Port of Rotterdam Authority and Deltalinqs, as association of port industries, object to plans of the EU Commission to appoint an independent supervisor for ports in every member state to stop competition abuse.

Maersk won the IMO 2013 themed award: “Sustainable Development – IMO’s contribution beyond Rio+20” in support of the IMO’s theme for World Maritime Day for 2013

MEPC of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meets for its 65th session from 13 to 17 May 2013, at IMO Headquarters in London.

On 8-12 April 2013, the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL) held a meeting, where efforts were made to spread digital processes to shipping.

THE lack of marine casualty reporting, and inadequate guidelines on what constitutes a "very serious marine casualty" has been highlighted...