Tag: regulatory update

The World Shipping Council (WSC) acknowledged the important milestone that has been reached following the adoption of the European Parliament’s position on the EU ETS proposal, but called for further improvements.

Suppliers will have to include Information about flashpoint of fuel oil on the bunker delivery note (BDN) under draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, in line draft amendments to SOLAS recently approved by the IMO.

ECSA welcomed the strong cross-party support by the plenary of the European Parliament for key provisions under the revised Emission Trading System for shipping.

The EU Parliament has voted in favour of extending its carbon market to shipping and road transport.

Transport and Environment (T&E) published its views in response to the questions posed in the Developing the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) consultation.

AMSA has issued a reminder of the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait.

The US Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards informs the Coast Guard Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) and the maritime industry that double block and bleed systems design, installed and operated in accordance with 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/5.5 are authorized without the need for approval from the Coast Guard Marine Safety Center (MSC).

IACS will participate in the ninth session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR 9) which will meet from 21 to 30 June 2022.

President Joe Biden signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA). The law aims to stop “shipping companies taking advantage of American families, farmers, ranchers and businesses,” the president said.

Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) engaged DNV to conduct a technology assessment of the emissions control strategies considered in the 2020 amendments to California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Ocean-Going Vessels At- Berth Regulation.