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RISK4SEA, a specialized platform focused on providing advanced analytics, data, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to Port State Control (PSC) in the maritime industry, has announced the preliminary results and CiC intensity Index on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements. 

The vessel was detained in port Varna (Bulgaria) on 4 November and left port on 22 November but failed to call at the repair yard as agreed.

According to the Paris MoU, M/V "RAMUS” flying the flag of Palau was detained in port Oristano (Italy) on 18 November.

Altera Infrastructure avoided trial by accepting the NOK 8 million (around $720,048) fine for illegal shipbreaking.

The HK Government on 13 December will propose amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Registration) (Fees and Charges) Regulations (Cap. 415A) for implementing the Block Registration Incentive Scheme in the HKSR.

The EEXI requirement came into effect on 1 January 2023, and all affected ships should now comply. To maintain compliance, any ship undergoing changes that affect its EEXI and/or EEDI may need to recalculate these.

RightShip has announced a revised timeline for implementing its vessel inspection age trigger, reducing the inspection threshold from 14 to 10 years through a four-phased approach.

The UK P&I Club has been aware of a number of incidents, involving coal cargoes from the East coast of the USA, which were emitting dangerously high levels of methane.

The Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a container ship on 7 December for anchoring without permission, which is a violation of maritime regulations.

Esenyel & Partners has provided an update on the latest regulations concerning pollution fines in Turkey, which are set to take effect on 1st January 2025.