The Government of Canada is taking important steps to protect and recover the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) population. The SRKW is a vital component of the local marine ecosystem and has cultural significance for Indigenous peoples and coastal communities in British Columbia. The Government of Canada recognizes that SRKW faces imminent threats to their survival and recovery and that immediate action is required. On May 10, 2019, the Government of Canada announced 2019 SRKW recovery measures. Read more
Albion Marine Solutions team conducted a survey and 3D scanning of a 10K container in the US for a scrubber retrofit project. Due to the complex of the vessel schedule, the team had to finish the work during two short port stays. Albion Marine is currently working on scrubber retrofit projects for the container vessel fleet and has successfully carried out survey and scanning for four vessels during the last month in the US and Asia
ICS has launched its Annual Review 2019, in which it provides an in-depth insight into the most pressing issues that shipping is facing nowadays. As the review says, shipowners are mostly concerned regarding the implementation of the 2020 global sulphur cap. The report analyzes other pressing issues as well, such as keeping an updated STCW training regime, the UN Law of the Sea Implementing Agreement, piracy and economic risk. Read the review






