Korea takes measures to avoid radioactive ballast water from Japan
Korean authorities have taken precautions to keep radioactive ballast water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant's wastewater out of Korean waterways.
Read moreKorean authorities have taken precautions to keep radioactive ballast water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant's wastewater out of Korean waterways.
Read moreBritannia P&I Club issues guidance on how to comply with regulations regarding ballast water management, in order to avoid fines and pollution.
Read moreThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with two shipping companies over claims of violations of EPA’s Vessel General Permit issued under the Clean Water Act.
Read moreThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Antigua Barbuda-flagged general cargo ship BBC Weser from Australian waters for 90 days for being in an unsafe and unseaworthy condition as well as and an unacceptable risk to Australia’s precious marine and coastal environments.
Read moreIn its annual Port State Control (PSC) report for 2022 released in late April, the US Coast Guard noted that compliance with ballast water management regulations continues to be one of the most challenging issues faced by the maritime industry.
Read moreThe IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 10), 24-28 April 2023, agreed to a draft Protocol for verification of ballast water compliance monitoring devices, to be submitted to MEPC 80 for approval.
Read moreThe IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) held its 10th session from April 24 to 28, 2023.
Read moreLast week, IMO (International Maritime Organization) organized a regional workshop (20-21 March) and meeting (22-23 March) in Kappara, Malta, to promote the development of coordinated action throughout the Mediterranean Sea region to prevent and control marine biological invasions via ships' ballast water.
Read moreKawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) and Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-Power) have decided to install the Seawing, an automated kite system powered by wind power, on the coal carrier Corona Citrus.
Read moreOn October 26, 2020, EPA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance -was published in the Federal Register for public comments. The proposed rule aims to reduce the environmental impact of discharges.
Read more