UK shipping industry to speak with One Voice

Source: Lloyd's List
Six UK maritime organisations have formed a new forum, called One Voice, which will meet on a quarterly basis to identify strategic goals and reach common positions on matters of mutual interest or concern, in an effort to raise the industry’s profile, strengthen their lobbying power, and eliminate the risk of confused or mixed messages.

France overhauls pollution laws

Source: Lloyd's List
The French parliament has introduced an anti-pollution law that will abolish the threat of shipping companies facing fines of up to four times the value of the cargo carried by their vessels. It will also end the threat of prison sentences of up to 10 years, but It will also end the threat of prison sentences of up to 10 years,