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Ports
June 2019
Nigerian piracy can be managed
On 4 June BIMCO, together with ICS, IMCA, ITF and OCIMF, had arranged a symposium about piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. The symposium came to the conclusion that the Nigerian piracy problem occurs in a small area and can be solved if Nigeria wants it.
April 2019
Panama Canal Authority's deck cooling measures for ships to take immediate effect
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) issues "deck cooling during transit" requirement effectively immediately for all crude tankers, product carriers and chemical tankers carrying cargoes with flashpoints of less then 18 degrees C.
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.
July 2018
China bans scrapping of foreign ships by end of year
The Chinese government has vowed to put an end to the scrapping of ships not carrying a Chinese flag.
June 2018
New China customs order regulating advanced manifest entering into force from 1 June 2018
China Customs issued its Order (No.56) back in 21st November 2017 with a view to regulate all inbound/outbound manifest from 1st June 2018. Any violation in manifest filing may cause vessel’s delay as well as carrier’s penalty according to the “The Implementation Ordinance of Administrative Penalty of the Customs of the People's Republic of China”.
February 2018
US regulations affecting your ships - get the January 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 full CSA January report is also provided.
January 2018
New VAT changes on services supplied in Algeria
BIMCO has been informed by members in Algeria that VAT is now payable on services supplied to ships.
November 2017
US regulations affecting your ships - get the October 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 full CSA October report is also provided.
October 2017
US regulations affecting your ships - get the September 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 full CSA September report is also provided.
