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US regulations affecting your ships - get the August update!

This is the latest in a series of reports supplied by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with the intention of keeping BIMCO members appraised of legislative developments in the US affecting international shipping. BIMCO highlights only the relevant developments that would impact members. The ... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Local regulation creates hull fouling challenges

It seems to be becoming increasingly difficult to find locations where in-water hull cleaning will be allowed for environmental reasons. At the same time, local regulations related to biofouling, are now in place in New Zealand and California, Australia is working on it, and more locations may follo... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Shipping industry takes new step to protect marine environments

Cleaning a ship’s submerged parts from barnacles and other growths, while the ship is in the water, can transfer invasive species to local marine environments unless it is properly cleaned and the debris is captured. To combat this problem, and to provide clarity and quality assurance to shipowners,... Please follow the link to continue reading.