Tag: regulatory update

China confirmed significant changes to its COVID-19 policies, regarding crew on commercial ships and crew changes as well.

On 2 January 2023, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) submitted a proposal for a regulation regarding emissions of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane in the world heritage fjords and the use of the best available technology to reduce nitrous oxide emissions.

IMO’s Facilitation Committee has adopted amendments to the Facilitation (FAL) Convention which will make the single window for data exchange mandatory.

The European Council prolonged the mandates of its Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions and operation in the Horn of Africa and Somalia.

The Maryland Board of Pilots decided to enact a rule change that forbids on-duty pilots from using their phones, after the grounding of the Ever Forward in Chesapeake Bay.

China decided to partially lift its unofficial ban of Australian coal which has been in place since 2020.

A number of civil society organisations engaged in search and rescue (SAR) activities in the central Mediterranean Sea expressed concerns regarding the latest attempt by a European government to obstruct assistance to people in distress at sea. 

India passed a Bill to provide an effective legal instrument to combat maritime piracy. The Bill provides for stringent punishment to those convicted of such crimes.

The Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations came into force on 01 January 2023.

The US Coast Guard is adjusting the limits of liability for vessels, deepwater ports, and onshore facilities to reflect the increase in the Consumer Price Index since they were last adjusted in 2019.