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15+15 webinar: BBNJ – the new ocean treaty: what does it mean for IMO and shipping?

03 May 2023

On 4 March, the text of a new international legally binding instrument on marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) was agreed at the UN, following nearly two decades of discussions and negotiations. Fredrik Haag, Head of the Office for the London Convention/Protocol and Ocean Affairs at the IMO will touch upon the new ocean treaty and explain the impact on both the IMO and the entire shipping industry.

Recorded 15+15 webinar: Maritime Single Window – the future of maritime digitalisation

23 November 2022

Jeppe Skovbakke Juhl, Manager of Maritime Safety & Security at BIMCO, talked about the Maritime Single Window, which links to the newly-adopted IMO requirements making the single window for data exchange mandatory in ports around the world from 1 January 2024. This is a significant step in the acceleration of digitalisation in shipping, and a window of opportunities.

15+15 webinar: Plain Sailing: mutual understanding is the key to more efficient port calls

17 April 2024

Disputes between owner and charterer about maximum draught, demurrage, Just In Time can be avoided by a good understanding between port authorities, their terminals and owners and charterers and offering transparency about depths, under keel clearance, waiting areas and port passage planning areas – all based on international standards. Ben van Scherpenzeel , Director Nautical Developments, Policy and Plans Port of Rotterdam, will among other dive into Maximum draught based on charted depths and under keel clearance Measured marks of the waiting areas and port passage planning areas Transparency about your place in the queue

15+15 webinar: 3 ways ESG is changing maritime; and how do we unlock its full potential

11 April 2024

ESG has gone from a buzzword to either a controversial topic or one that lacks clarity within maritime and beyond; the only thing for certain is that it is here to stay. Yet the remains a lot of uncertainty around what it means for the maritime world and how to best optimise its full potential. The World ESG Forum is a newly established think tank which aims to simplify ESG, make it practical for the maritime sector and beyond to use it as an opportunity to stand apart and make an impact. In this presentation, the Forum's Chair, Gina Panayiotou , will delve into: The business case for ESG How many aspects of maritime affairs it impacts (From regulatory compliance and reporting, such as CSRD, human rights, seafarer wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, energy transition, decarbonisation and even financing of newbuild projects.) How to assess your scope of influence & engage stakeholders How to avoid greenwashing Formulating business strategy to get it right!