Curtas do Lloyd´s List

"Naval forces establish Somalia safety zone - Por David Osler - Move comes as piracy attacks in Gulf of Aden intensify, with four vessels hijacked in 48-hours. Coalition naval forces in the Gulf of Aden have finally moved to establish a patrol zone that should offer merchant vessels safe passage through the pirate-infested waters off Somalia. IMB warns that piracy epidemic could spiral out of control - By Keith Wallis - The recent spate of hijackings and pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia has led the head of an anti-piracy watchdog to warn that the situation could spiral rapidly out of control without international intervention. IMO sulphur plans will backfire, says Interferry - Por Michael Grey - Ferry operators fear loss of level playing field. Ferries could be rendered uncompetitive with other modes of transport if there is no level playing field on fuel quality, the operators’ organisation Interferry has warned. ‘Energy rating’ for ships to cut emissions - Por Craig Eason - The International Maritime Organization has now received comments from the industry following the development of a provisional technical design index."