Effective from January 1st, 2014
From January 1st 2014, new regualtions will come into force and also amendments of existing regulations will be effective.
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EU Ship Recycling Regulation The objective of the Regulation is to reduce the negative impacts linked to the recycling of EU-flagged ships, especially in South Asia, without creating unnecessary economic burdens. It brings into force an early implementation of the requirements of the2009 Hong Kong Convention EU Regulations will establish a EU list of approved ship recycling facilities by 31DEC16 where all EU-flagged ships will be required to engage (6 months after sufficient capacity is available). All ships should possess an inventory of hazardous materials (IHM). Newbuilds will need an IHM by 31DEC18 Additional Information |
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CARB Regulated California Waters Regs ‘At-Berth Ocean- Going Vessels Regulation’ For Container / Refrigerated cargo ships (visit California port at least 25 times/year) and passenger vessels (visit California port at least 5 times/year), while docked at berth at a California port 2 options provided : 1)Reduced onboard power generation option: 50% of the fleet’s port visits must comply with regulations specifying a 3 hour or 5 hour total limit (dependent on power arrangements in port) for auxiliary diesel engine use. 2)Equivalent emissions reduction option: NOx and particulate matter emissions must be reduced by 50% from the fleet’s baseline emissions Additional Information |
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Amendments to MARPOL Annex III, MEPC.193(61) The text of MARPOL Annex III, as adopted by resolution MEPC.156(55), is replaced with Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form. Additional Information |
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SOLAS VI/5 Onboard Blending Physical blending of bulk liquid cargoes during sea voyages is prohibited (blending while in port is acceptable). Additional Information |
