Regulatory

Hot Port News from GAC Upcoming changes to port tariffs 21 Jun 2021,From 1 July, port tariffs at Australian ports will change. Read more » Revision to the number of persons…

Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76), 10 to 17 June 2021 (remote session) Reduction of GHG emissions from shipping measures adopted The MEPC adopted amendments to the International Convention for…

Performance lists Paris MoU The Paris MoU Committee approved at its 54th meeting the 2020 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flag States and Recognized Organizations (ROs). These…

Bureau Veritas proves value of inspection technologies on Oceanbulk ship An Oceanbulk vessel was the Bureau Veritas testbed for different types of remote inspection technologies and techniques (RIT) as BV,…

DNV launches new Compliance Planner tool for easy regulatory tracking and compliance Covers IMO, ILO, and some EU requirements Open to all vessels in DNV class Overview of upcoming and…

Wärtsilä’s Sea traffic management system increases safety and efficiency of shipping on Croatian waters Wärtsilä Corporation, 10 June 2021 at 10:00 AM EEST – Wärtsilä Voyage has this month completed…

IMCA publishes Guidelines on the use of GNSS for tide Calculations The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) newly published ‘Guidelines on the use of GNSS for tide calculations’ (IMCA S 027) provides an…

The multifaceted approach towards regulating carbon emissions in international shipping: global, regional and national measures A multi-layered and evolving regulatory landscape is emerging at the global, regional and national levels. These all share…

New podcast series aims to demystify environmental regulation DNV launched a new podcast format on MARITIME IMPACT. The first episode explores the environmental regulation affecting the shipping industry. Host Eirik…

The United States Coast Guard once again recognises the quality of The Bahamas Flag The Bahamas has once again been recognised by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) through its Qualship 21 programme (Quality Shipping…

Consultation on new safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels New rules which would tighten up safety for those who have to work in enclosed spaces on board vessels are being…

Hot Port News from GAC 10-May-2021 REVISION OF NUMBER OF PERSONS ONBOARD PLEASURE CRAFTSingapore NO RESTRICTIONS FOR VESSELS ARRIVING FROM PAKISTAN & INDIASaudi Arabia QUARANTINE AND TESTING OF OFF-SIGNERSPhilippines SIGN-OFF…

Bureau Veritas publishes rules & guidelines on ammonia as a marine fuel BV has released an Ammonia-Prepared notation and is developing a Rule Note for ammonia as fuel Paris La…

Carnival Corporation & PLC contracts Bureau Veritas to support a safe return to cruising Bureau Veritas is working with Carnival’s cruise brands, helping get ships back into operation, verifying safety…

Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) launches new service for container certification Releases Guidelines on Certification of Containers Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), an international ship classification society, launches a new…

American Club member Alert (April 12, 2021) RE – Risk of detention for anchoring in Malaysian waters APRIL 12, 2021 RISK OF DETENTION FOR ANCHORING IN MALAYSIAN WATERS The Malaysian Maritime…

The LSLC/BIMCO Webinar – Decarbonisation & Shipping – 21st April 2021 Invitation to the LSLC/BIMCO Webinar – Decarbonisation & Shipping – 21st April 2021 In Association withDecarbonisation & Shipping Introduction…

Port sails through latest compliance audits Portsmouth International Port has continued to be a global leader in compliance by recently completing two audits carried out by the British Standards Institution (BSI). Despite…

Maritime and Coastguard Agency: New laws to restrict the way ships release ballast water into UK seas New laws to restrict the way ships release ballast water into UK seas…

Commission testing is a ballast water system insurance policy, says MARITEC While rules covering commission testing for newbuild ballast water system installations are due to enter into force in June…

Sterling PlanB Gains DNV Type Approval Certification for Preventing Thermal Runaway Leading marine energy storage company sets new safety benchmark, bolstering the safe use of lithium batteries for commercial marine…

Final Reminder – Extension : Top 100 Women in Shipping nominations for 2020 under the auspices of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk – Voting Dear all, A very good morning / afternoon / evening…

Anna Kaparaki / GIWA award in Shipping The 2nd GIWA Awards is on; we have received the following from Steven Jones, and we immy bring same to all our viewers’…

Hot Port News from GAC 03-Feb-2021 PLANNED JETTY OUTAGESImmingham, United Kingdom MASK REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PUBLIC MARITIME VESSELSUnited States PORT INSTALLS SMART BOLLARDS WITH SENSORSAntwerp, Belgium E-PASS NO LONGER REQUIRED…

MCA targets uncoded race yachts Action will be taken against uncoded commercially operated sailing yachts engaged in racing, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has warned, following the conclusion of legal proceedings against…