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Ports
November 2018
China to release new domestic emission control area regulation
The Chinese Ministry of Transport (MOT) has passed a new domestic emission control area regulation from 1 January 2019 in their territorial waters.
Ice forecast for Baltic Sea near Russia and the Gulf of Finland
Preliminary forecast on Baltic ice conditions near Russia as well as for the Gulf of Finland
Martial law in parts of Ukraine
All Ukrainian ports are working normally. No additional restrictions relating to martial law have been introduced in the ports.
October 2018
Shipowners urged to check coverage as reissuance of Vessel General Permit is delayed
The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced that the awaited third Vessel General Permit (VGP 3.0) will be delayed, putting pressure on shipowners and operators to make sure they are covered prior to the December 18 deadline.
Preliminary ice forecast for new winter season 2018 -2019 for Gulf of Finland
Some provisional ice forecast conditions for the new winter season 2018-2019 on the Gulf of Finland around areas of St.Petersburg, Ust-Luga and Vyborg/Vysotsk.
September 2018
China says no ban on open loop scrubbers in sight
China officials have confirmed that there are no plans to impose a ban on open loop scrubbers in the country, as long as they are in compliance with prevailing regulation.
BIMCO attends IMO meeting to seek harmonization of Port State Control procedures
BIMCO representatives will attend an IMO Sub-committee meeting to help assure a smooth exchange of information in the industry and avoid cases of duplicate entries of national Port Control inspection data.
August 2018
Pest Alert – Brown Marmorated Stink Bug – Vessels Beware!
Seasonal measures introduced by Australia, New Zealand and Chile to combat marmorated stink bug risk.
Maritime authorities kick off a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on air pollution
The Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control starts a inspection campaign on MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution) from 1 Sept to 30 Nov 2018 – Checklist and Guidance provided.
