Tag: regulatory update

The three global ocean carrier alliances - 2M, OCEAN, and THE - as well as each of their member companies will now be required to provide enhanced pricing and capacity information, providing the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) with uniform data to use in assessing ocean carrier behavior and marketplace competitiveness.

The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 105th session was held virtually from April 20 to 29, 2022. Requirements reflecting modern systems for maritime distress and safety communication were adopted and interim guidelines for the safety of ships using fuel cell power installations were approved.

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill imposing jail terms of at least 15 years for paying a ransom to free someone who has been kidnapped, and made the crime of abduction punishable by death in cases where victims die.

In this article, Alvin Forster, Loss Prevention Executive, North P&I Club, talks about the EU's intention to include shipping in its mandatory carbon trading system in 2023. 

The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore updated its COVID-19 related requirements for the vessels arriving in the port of Singapore.

Effective March 15, 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard may not charge vessel inspection user fees for towing vessels using the Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) option for documenting compliance with Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Subchapter M.

UK Club's local correspondents, Pandi Liquidadores, informed about new speed limitations and wash damage guidance within the Parana River area.

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim urges States to take action to achieve entry into force of Cape Town fishing vessel safety agreement.

Singapore will remove most remaining COVID-19 restrictions from April 26, easing its entry requirements for travellers, according to its health ministry.

Canada issued a bulletin outlining new measures to strengthen Canadian discharge requirements for cruise ships operating in waters under Canadian jurisdiction during the 2022 cruise season.