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Ports set sail for climate action
28 February 2022
As climate change reveals the vulnerabilities of infrastructure, ISO is providing the tools to enable the assessment of risk and adapt to it. 
Economy
Singapore study shows the benefits of standards
12 March 2021
The ISO member for Singapore, SSC, has published research showing how standards improve transparency, quality and trust in the maritime sector.
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Innovation | Security
Shaping shipping
17 November 2020
As technology advances and industry dynamics evolve, more and more maritime businesses are focusing their time, energy and resources on digitalization. Technological advances are expected to make shipping …
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Society
Plain sailing for careers in the shipping industry
10 November 2020
New guidance for current and potential seafarers just published.
Sustainability
Celebrating World Maritime Day
23 September 2020
2020 signals a 10-year countdown to the United Nations global goals, which is one reason  why the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has chosen the theme of 'sustainable shipping for a sustainable …
Sustainability | Economy
New ISO standard is a breath of fresh air to wind farm operators
3 July 2020
With offshore wind providing a much-needed way to generate sustainable electricity, ISO 29400 provides guidance on the best way to manage associated operations.
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Sustainability
Marine industry guidance just published in race towards low-sulfur fuel by 2020
30 September 2019
In a bid to reduce emissions from shipping, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set a target of January 2020 for the implementation of a new policy that limits the sulfur content of maritime …
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Society
Turning tides: encouraging gender diversity on World Maritime Day
25 September 2019
While traditionally seen as male-dominated, the maritime sector benefits from gender equality just like any other industry.
Lifebelt
Cruising to safety: Improving man overboard detection with new international guidelines
13 February 2018
Cruising never ceases to grow in popularity. Yet, what few like to consider is the small but real number of holidaymakers who fall overboard. New international guidelines from ISO aim to provide a boost …
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Economy
Moving goods with ISO standards
28 September 2017
Moving goods between the point of origin and the point of consumption requires the collaboration and cooperation of many actors and even more machinery.
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Sustainability
Greening the deep blue
11 September 2017
Over the past few years, the tides of the maritime industry have been changing. There’s a push for safer, smarter, more environment-friendly and energy-efficient sea transport. What no one expected is …
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