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ICS: Evolving EU sanctions keep ship owners on alert
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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RISK4SEA: Global PSC Annual Review CY 2021
Identifying Challenging Ports: Key factors for consideration
A continuous risk assessment is vital to address possible risks related to ships performance in which many factors are taken into account in order to ensure the safety of crew, cargo and environment.
Tokyo MoU Remote Inspections : Lessons Learned
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.
Life Onboard
Best Practices
USCG: Review of systems containing plastic pipe
The US Coast Guard provides guidance for industry design and Marine Safety Center (MSC) review of rigid plastic piping intended for installation onboard vessels.
Japan: Changes to COVID-19 regulations affect arrival of crew
There have been changes to Japan’s Covid-19 regulations which could have an impact on the arrival of crew.
Maersk: Possibility for implementation of Container Dwell Fee higher
Maersk informed that the likelihood of the US implementing the “Container Dwell Fee” has risen significantly this month.
IMO: Single window for ship data exchange to become mandatory
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.
China announces changes to Chinese crew repatriation procedure
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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Do you know what methane slip is?
While LNG has been among the most-discussed solutions to shipping industry’s decarbonization pathway, the often-unplanned methane slip as a result...
Do you know what General Average means?
Declaring “General Average” is a practice regularly seen after a maritime casualty, including the high-level Ever Given grounding in the...
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Addressing underwater noise: Latest developments
How is the current landscape expected to evolve in the coming years with respect to underwater noise pollution?
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Shipping 2030
How to properly submit the Canadian Ballast Water Reporting form
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).
The Silk Alliance: Partners to develop Green Corridor Cluster for intra-Asia container trade
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.
T&E: Sweden the clear leader in climate ambition
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 announces initiatives to accelerate zero emission shipping
UK announced the launch of a package of initiatives to decarbonise the UK maritime sector and accelerate the transition to zero emission shipping.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: Pay close attention to labels, markings and symbols
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.
