Tag: regulatory update

India has exempted very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) used by ships from import tax, federal budget documents for 2020/21 show, in an effort to reduce costs for local shipping companies.

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) released the 2020 edition of its Blue Book and the accompanying IACS Green Book. Both publications present a summary of IACS' technical output and present the Association's technical support to the shipping industry through our work and investment in technology, innovation, research and development both at the classification and statutory levels.

USCG Marine Safety Center requires that RMI-flagged vessels entering US ports carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk to hold a valid IMO Certificate of Fitness issued under IGC Code and receive an endorsed Certificate of Compliance.

The IMO's Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), conducted its 7th session in 15-24 January 2020 and amongst major shipping issues, they issued a correspondence group to monitor potential new SOLAS chapters being added to the Polar Code.

During IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), 7th session, which took place from January 13-24, the attendees focused on several shipping matters, also approving guidance for SAR services regarding aircraft autonomous distress tracking.

The IMO's Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), 7th session, January 13-24, discussed and decided on a variety of important issues for the industry, including amendments on ships’ routeing measures.

The IMO's Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), 7th session, concluded on January 24, and decided on many important issues, including the modernization of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).

With effect from 2020, Greece has reformed its environmental law, imposing higher pollution fines for potential marine incidents. In this regard, the Shipowners Club provided a table with the updated pollution fines, providing also some practical tips should a pollution incident occur.

The Government of India focuses on the importance of women seafarers, highlighting that for the time being there are few Indian women on ships, and calling for additional women participation in the industry by launching guidelines.

The Maritime Safety Committee of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines announced that it has adopted a revised recommendation on performance standards for voyage data recorders (VDRs) refer resolution MSC 333 (90).