Following the good developments of the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), whose members charter tanker vessels, Mastermind Shipmanagement (MSM) has decided to make use of their published new ‘Recommendations Relating to Requirements Governing Seafarers’ Hours of Work and Rest’ http://www.ocimf.com/library/information-papers. The OCIMF Recommendations set out minimum expectations which it is hoped shipping companies will [...]

A new three year European Research Project, part funded by the EU has been launched to help increase safety on-board vessels. CASCADe, (model-based Cooperative and Adaptive Ship-based Context Aware Design) aims to address the lack of symbiosis which exists between current bridge design, operational procedures and the end user. In the maritime environment there is [...]

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) in cooperation with the Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association (CYMEPA) have developed a voluntary Adopt a Ship Programme. The Programme has a dual purpose; firstly to encourage youngsters to follow a career in shipping and secondly to promote shipping as the most safe, economic and environmentally friendly mode of transport. [...]

"Cyprus Shipping remains a reliable Partner, despite current financial difficulties experienced in the Cyprus commercial banking system. All efforts are being made for Ships’ crew, vessels and cargo to remain safe and protected." Following long and hard discussions with the Eurogroup, an Agreement was reached late evening, on Sunday, 24 March, through which, a €10 [...]

The "Limassol Declaration" has been described as the milestone for the future development of the EU Integrated Maritime Policy. This innovative cross-cutting EU Integrated Maritime Policy will address relevant challenges in an efficient and sustainable way, at European level, and by focusing on the "Blue Growth" initiative, it will stimulate growth, jobs and competitiveness from [...]

Article featured in Shipmanagement International, Issue 38, July/August 2012 p. 89