Tag: regulatory update

MPA Singapore released a circular to inform shipping of the revised requirements on maintenance, testing and inspection of fire protection systems.

SEA-LNG supports the objectives of the European Commission to create a common regulatory framework to address maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the European Green Deal objectives.

IMO did not approve the voluntary measure against Arctic black carbon emissions, after Russia, China and other members, raised objections.

IBIA announced that it supports voluntary measures to protect Arctic from black carbon emissions.

MEPC 77 is expected to consider draft amendments regarding the mandatory flashpoint on the bunker delivery note (BDN).

In 2020, there was an approximate average of one fire every two weeks onboard ships, while fire/explosion remained the third most common cause of ship total losses (11%) over the past decade.

The 77th session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 77) will take place on 22-26 November  2021.

The Los Angeles City Council voted to adopt a resolution calling on ships calling at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to operate 100% on zero-emissions by 2030.

Beginning November 16th, a new process for containerships bound for US’s two busiest container ports will have ships waiting at least 150 miles from shore, instead of anchorages and loitering areas closer to the coast.

California has introduced a new at-berth emission regulation that aims to further reduce the public’s exposure to air pollution generated by vessels berthed at its busiest ports, and greatly enhanced the criminal penalties for oil spill related offences in its waters.