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Republic of Liberia has issued a Marine Advisory for shipowners, operator, masters, recognized organizations, about minimum requirements for Issuance of Dispensations.

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.

The American Bureau of Shipping has launched NS Workboat™, a new mobile application from ABS Nautical Systems, purpose-built for the workboat/inland sector, that aims to simplify Subchapter M compliance requirements with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.

North of England P&I Club has reported an increase in the number of enquiries related to sanitary regulations in Argentine ports. The regulation imposes a mandatory requirement for certain vessels to have a cleaning and disinfection programme carried out in order to gain free practique.

USCG has issued marine notice in order to specify the requirements for Qualified Assessor (QA).

BIMCO has been monitoring developments through the Shipping Federation of Canada in respect of changes being made to the eligibility criteria for carrier codes

Wärtsilä announced that its Wärtsilä Airguard and Wärtsilä Oceanguard propeller shaft sealing systems can continue to utilise mineral oil since they meet the guidelines set out in the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2013 revised Vessel General Permit

The UK P&I Club has issued on its website updated information regarding Canadian Codes requirement

The expansion is scheduled for completion in 2015 - Posta Panamax vessels will enter US ports The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a study on shipping patterns and industry costs that will help the United States prepare for the anticipated impact on its ports, waterways and intermodal freight systems from the Panama Canal expansion. The expansion of the Panama Canal, scheduled for completion in 2015, will give much larger vessels, called "Post Panamax" vessels, greater access to the U.S. ports on the East and Gulf coasts."America's ports keep our economy moving," saidU.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx."This study can serve as a compass to guide our port investments in the Post Panamax world so our nation's ports can accommodate larger vessels and help maintain our global competiveness."The Panama Canal Expansion Study, the first of a two-part study, found the integration of Post-Panamax vessels into U.S. trade lanes will have substantial implications for the nation's shippers, ports and surface freight corridors, particularly along the East Coast, Gulf Coast and inland states located east of the Mississippi River. In addition, more cost-effective service generated by the larger vessels could improve the ability of some U.S. exports, like grain, coal, ...