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Ports
January 2020
Suez Canal has banned discharge of wash water from open-loop scrubbers
At the end of 2019, the Suez Canal Authority issued a circular (no. 8/2019) related to the IMO 2020 sulphur regulation, in which it also placed a ban on the discharge of wash water from open-loop scrubbers while transiting the Canal.
New Virus outbreaks in China, Japan, Republic of Korea - WHO advises
A new virus "Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)" has been detected, causing serious outbreaks in China, Japan and Republic of Korea. WHO issues advice for international travel and trade.
US Coast Guard introduces new examinations for foreign ships calling US ports
BIMCO has received information about changes made by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to its Port State Control (PSC) boarding matrix.
December 2019
BIMCO makes Holiday Calendar improvements and change to distribution
As holidays are not static, but constantly changing, BIMCO’s Holiday Calendar is an invaluable tool for many in the industry. Starting with the 2020 edition, BIMCO has made improvements and changes to the accessibility and distribution of the calendar.
November 2019
BIMCO improves its Port Information database
BIMCO has a proud tradition for providing the maritime industry with reliable information on port facilities, working hours and national holidays. In order to provide the best solution, BIMCO’s port information database has been restructured and updated.
BIMCO Ice Information section - complete update
Check out our BIMCO Ice Information section which has been completely updated.
October 2019
US expands Iranian Sanctions and issues shipping advisory
The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has expanded sanctions against Iran and issued an advisory to the shipping community.
US encourages ballast water best management practices after finding coral disease
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have developed voluntary best management practices for ballast water discharges for ships in order to mitigate the risk of transferring Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease.
September 2019
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - new season new rules
For the new season beginning September 2019, New Zealand, Australia and Chile have introduced tougher rules to combat increasing spread of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMST) coming from targeted "BMST" countries.
Douala, Cameroon - army security for vessels on arrival
Vessels heading for Douala, Cameroon now will have protection in the form of army security team provided by the port authorities for their safety.
