Tag: regulatory update

The Hong Kong Maritime Authority has issued a new Shipping Notice to advise all parties concerned of the revised IMO Guidance on alerting of search and rescue authorities, highlighting how important is to notify SAR authorities when an emergency situations occurs.

British Ports Association (BPA) shared an enlightening map on twitter, showcasing Port Regulatory Health Ratings. The map is a result of a major assessment on ports' regulatory framework.

AMSA reminds that from 1st of January 2023, new regulations relating to air pollution from vessels have come into effect via the reissue of Marine Order 97 (MO97). In that regard, the short-term measure applies to certain types of foreign-flagged and commercial Australian vessels that undertake international voyages.

India’s government imposes age ban on the ships that can be acquired or operated to India in an effort it says to modernize and improve the quality of the country’s fleet and to help India meet the emerging emissions regulations.

Experts from the Watson Farley & Williams explain how a new Code of Private Maritime Law (the New Code) will impact the Greek national maritime legislation.

West P&I Club informed that Venezuelan Port Authorities have implemented a mandatory protocol for crew changes in all Venezuelan ports, effective from 10 February 2023.

West P&I Club has provided information concerning a mandatory health insurance requirement for all persons arriving in Qatar, effective February 1st. The new regulation applies to all passengers (multi-entry / business visa) and new seaman visa applications.

Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) provided its position on the amended International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (Amendment 41-22), which enters into force on 01 January 2024.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has issued a Notice featuring the minimum standards for the food, catering and drinking water on board every  ship to which the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) applies.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has issued a Notice featuring the minimum standards for living conditions and arrangements on board every  ship to which the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) applies.