Tag: regulatory update

According to International news, US and UK have imposed sanctions on Iran in response to its drone attack on Israel.

Ecological protections at sea are being strengthened by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) through updated regulations governing anti-fouling systems on ships.

According to the US Government, General License 44, which authorizes transactions related to oil or gas sector operations in Venezuela, expired on April 18.

SQE MARINE consulting firm informs that the China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has issued a notice announcing a special safety inspection period to prevent the failure of ships’ mechanical and electrical equipment.

The Methanol Institute (MI) and SEA-LNG have expressed their concerns following the recent announcement by the European Commission impacting the trade of biomethane and biomethane-based biofuels such as biomethanol.

According to news, the Panama Canal will permit more ships to pass through daily, attributed to indications of improving water levels amid the ongoing drought conditions.

The Facilitation Committee met in person at IMO Headquarters in London for its forty-eighth session (FAL 48) from 8 to 12 April 2024, where the current state of port digitalization was explored. 

UK P&I Club correspondents Huatai has provided the following update after dealing with a number of ships which were punished by the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) for failing to fly, improperly flying, or flying a damaged or defiled National Flag of the People's Republic of China. 

The Facilitation Committee met in person at IMO Headquarters in London for its forty-eighth session (FAL 48), where a Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) revised roadmap was approved. 

The Facilitation Committee met in person at IMO Headquarters in London for its forty-eighth session (FAL 48) from 8 to 12 April 2024, where various issues were discussed.