The Norwegian Shipowners’ Association again invites all crew on board member vessels to participate in a photo competition. Last year’s photo competition was very suc¬cessful. So much so, that we want to do the same thing again this year. This time we challenge you to photograph moments from everyday life in the maritime industry. The theme this year is LIFE AT SEA.

NSA is pleased with the adoption of the Protocol to the 1996 Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Convention, which was signed by 70 States following a diplomatic conference held under the auspices of IMO.

The Annual Review from The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Shipping Federation (ISF) on key issues in 2010 is available.

- The global transition to the low-carbon economy will expose international shipping to new challenges. For the most visionary companies, it will also open up new opportunities to capture value, says Elisabeth Grieg.

Director Thor Jørgen Guttormsen (61) in Leif Höegh & Co is elected President of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association.