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Ports
October 2021
Cargo Alert - Loading of iron ore fines in Sierra Leone
BIMCO alert members about liquefaction concerns seen with loading of iron ore fines in Sierra Leone.
April 2021
BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report
The BIMCO Maritime Information department informs members on a weekly basis, updates about the COVID-19 in relation to implementation measures imposed by governments for sea transport including for crew change as well as from the United Nation bodies like the International Maritime Organization (IMO), World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO). BIMCO provides the following update for this week ending Friday, 16 April 2021.
January 2021
New law in California, USA, affecting shipowners’ liability for oil pollution
Members are advised that amendments to the so-called Lempert-Keene-Seastrand Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 1990 in the State of California on criminal fines for oil spill violations in state waters entered into force on 1 January 2021. BIMCO takes the opportunity to remind members about the importance of strict compliance with this and other environmental laws.
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.
Ballast Water - Discussions with USCG on Current Extension Policy
This is an extract of a report 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. The full CSA report is also provided.
