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Environment

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Environment protection related news, particularly regulatory measures to prevent sea pollution by fuel and plastic litter.

  Apr 29, 2024

India informs of MARPOL amendments entering into force on 1 May 2024

DGS published a Merchant Shipping Notice No. 9 of 2024 announcing the implementation of 2024 MARPOL amendments effective May 1, 2024....

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ICS

  Apr 29, 2024

ICS releases 5th edition of environmental compliance guide for the shipping industry

ICS Publications has released the fifth edition of ‘Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance’....

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  Apr 25, 2024

ClassNK issues Technical Guide for Using Biofuels

The Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has released the amended Technical Guide for Using Biofuels....

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  Apr 24, 2024

UK publishes guidance on Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024

UK MCA published MGN 398 (M+F) Amendment 1 with guidance on certain aspects of the Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024....

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  Apr 19, 2024

Canada's speed restriction measures for protecting North Atlantic right whales

Transport Canada has issued a ship safety bulletin on speed restrictions in the Gulf of St. Lawrence to protect the North Atlantic right whale....

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  Apr 19, 2024

VTS Manual Edition 8.3 issued by IALA

The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) has issued the VTS Manual, Edition 8.3....

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  Apr 17, 2024

Canada: Bulletin on new and existing requirements for vessels

Transport Canada has issued a ship safety bulletin No. 09/2024 on new and existing insurance requirements for some vessels....

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WSC

  Apr 16, 2024

WSC: Updated joint Industry Guidelines released to prevent pest contamination of containers

The World Shipping Council announced the release of updated guidelines: 'Prevention of Pest Contamination of Containers' on April 11, 2024....

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IMO

  Apr 12, 2024

IMO issues guidance for temporary storage of treated sewage and grey water in ballast water tanks

IMO has published BWM.2/Circ.82 with guidance for the temporary storage of treated sewage and/or grey water in ballast water tanks....

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  Apr 11, 2024

Liberia issues a marine notice with guidelines for safety inspections of Liberian vessels

Liberia Maritime Authority's updated notice ensures safety and compliance for Liberian-flagged vessels via regular inspections....

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IMO

  Apr 11, 2024

IMO: Invitation to report on activities related to disposal of wastes at sea

IMO circular: Invitation for Parties to report disposal activities at sea for 2023 under Pollution Prevention Convention and its 1996 Protocol....

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  Apr 09, 2024

USCG: Revision of MARPOL Annex V/10 guidelines for Garbage Record Book

USCG issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin MSIB 03/24 concerning the updated requirements for Garbage Record Books....

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