USCG issues EPA VGP Job Aid
USCG issues EPA VGP Job Aid
26/05/14
ClassNK ClassNK issues technical information TEC-0986 regarding the use of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants
11/03/14
DNV GL has responded to regulations mandating the use in US waters of environmentally friendly and quickly degradable lubricants in any interfaces where oil can be discharged into the water with a new service designed to smooth adherence to the new requirements
31/01/14
EPA has announced that registration is now open for two upcoming webinars on 2013 VGP related topics.
24/01/14
Lloyd’s Register is pioneering an Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL) service, following the requirement coming into force last year.
03/12/13
BIMCO has just published an updated pamphlet relating to the 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP) and the associated duties to be performed when calling at US ports or entering US waters from 19 December 2013 and onwards.
22/11/13
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) second Vessel General Permit (VGP or Permit) for discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels will take effect 19 December 2013.
23/10/13
ClassNK has issued Technical Information TEC-0968 regarding the final Vessel General Permit which will come into force on December 19, 2013
03/10/13
EPA eNOI – Impact of government shutdown on NPDES VGP activities