The world of shipping becomes more regulated with each passing year and with an ever increasing number of regulatory items entering force and their associated guidance, this periodical aims to brief the reader on such topics with clarity.

This issue Nr 13 (February 2014) contains articles on on Gas Training Issues/Training For LNG, New MCA Tanker Training Requirements, Entry Into Force Dates, What's Happening at IMO, Box Packing Code, VLCC Scrapping and Newbuilds, Ballast Water Management, ECDIS Training Customer Perspective, Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, Administrative Burdens in Shipping, Personal Monitoring for Fatigue, Seafarer Fatigue, Marine Finance, Other Maritime Regulations And Guidance, Class Society Guidance, P & I Clubs Guidance.

As well as our regular articles on, Entry Into Force Dates, What's Happening at IMO, Conference and Exhibition Planner, Recently Published Guidance for Shipping.

This periodical's goal is not as an instant news service but to provide clear analysis of the issues in shipping today.

There are many owners and operators in shipping today who are aware of impending legislation, whether at an international or specific territorial level but have not committed the time to assessing how they, their business and their ships will respond. This periodical fills that void, keeping you up-to-date with current matters and those coming through over the next few years.

In a number of cases, we'll try to cover existing items for those who are trying to get a grip on topical matters in our industry.