ICS noted that ship operators are braced for further disruption to trading patterns as the European Union targets a sixth round of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tokyo MoU announced a Remote PSC inspection practice that took place in the MoU region’s PSC inspections in different countries and ports, from April 2021 until the end of the year.
The US Coast Guard provides guidance for industry design and Marine Safety Center (MSC) review of rigid plastic piping intended for installation onboard vessels.
There have been changes to Japan’s Covid-19 regulations which could have an impact on the arrival of crew.
Maersk informed that the likelihood of the US implementing the “Container Dwell Fee” has risen significantly this month.
IMO's Facilitation Committee has adopted amendments to the Facilitation (FAL) Convention which will make the single window for data exchange mandatory in ports around the world, marking a significant step in the acceleration of digitalization in shipping.
The Chinese Embassy in Oman has advised that the quarantine procedure for Chinese crew to enter China has been relaxed and no more 14 quarantine stay is now required.
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Canada published a bulletin explaining the requirements of section 24 of the Ballast Water Regulations (BWR), which addressees the way in which the master of a vessel that is bound for a port, offshore terminal or anchorage area in Canada must submit duly completed Ballast Water Reporting Form (BWRF).
Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub is working with 11 cross-supply chain stakeholders to develop a fleet fuel transition strategy that can enable the establishment of a highly scalable Green Corridor Cluster.
By analysing the impacts of each member state position on emissions coverage, Transport and Environment (T&E) evaluates and ranks every country on the shipping ETS.
UK announced the launch of a package of initiatives to decarbonise the UK maritime sector and accelerate the transition to zero emission shipping.
As the American Club informs, in a recent study of noted deficiencies cited in Club condition surveys, it was observed that the third most frequent defects cited are associated with labeling, markings and symbols.