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Ports
August 2019
Strait talking: Security against the backdrop of Grace 1 and Stena Impero
Join BIMCO's Jakob Larsen, INTERTANKO's Philip Belcher, UK Chamber of Shipping's David Balston, and Tatham Law's Stephen Askins for a candid discussion and clear advice on present and future tanker safety, security and commercial issues in the Straits of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman.
Marsden Point, New Zealand, Tops new BIMCO terminal vetting report
Marsden Point, New Zealand came out as the highest rated bulk terminal in BIMCOs Terminal Vetting Scheme. With 161 ships from 132 companies involved in the scheme, the report now covers 419 terminals globally. Just under 95% of the reports were rated average or better, which gave an average rating of 3.6 (out of five), suggesting positive trends for the future.
July 2019
A full ban on open-loop scrubbers in China’s DECA
On 22 July 2019 China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) issued the “Implementation Scheme of the IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap”.
Nigeria passes anti-piracy bill
The anti-piracy bill brings hope that anti-piracy bill will bring and end to Nigerian piracy and strengthen the blue economy.
June 2019
China and South Korea agree on ballast water exchange rules
China and South Korea have agreed on exemption of ballast water exchange requirements for International ships sailing between People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea (South Korea).
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.
January 2019
Polish Szczecin is top bulk terminal in new BIMCO report
The best performing port, in BIMCO’s Dry Bulk Terminals Vetting Report 2018, is Szczecin in Poland. The report collected input from 144 ships covering 381 terminals. A total of 97% of the reports were rated as average or better, which gave an average rating of 3.6 (out of five). The result is a marginal better than last year’s results.
China issues new data collection system with immediate effect
China has adopted new regulations concerning the reporting of fuel consumption and energy efficiency with effect from 1 January 2019.
November 2018
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
