Recent attention has been focus on the reduction of the global sulphur cap from 3.50% to 0.50% - but don't forget there are lower sulphur level requirements in designated MARPOL emission control areas and areas defined by regional governmental entities. Here is a round up of such areas: Gard
The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 7) met February 17-21 and moved a range of environmental protections forward including draft MARPOL amendments prohibiting the use and carriage for use as fuel of heavy fuel oil by ships in Artic waters. The draft amendments will be submitted to the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) with a view to approval and circular adoption at MEPC 77. Read more: Maritime Executive
Following reports received regarding the impacts on the shipping industry of the sudden and rapid outbreak of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), IMO has issued a Circular Letter advising Member States and others on implementation and enforcement of relevant IMO Instruments. The letter urges Flag State authorities, port State authorities and control regimes, companies and shipmasters to cooperate, in the current context of the outbreak, to ensure that, where appropriate, passengers can be embarked and disembarked, cargo operations can occur, ships can enter and depart shipyards for repair and survey, stores and supplies can be loaded, certificates can be issued and crews can be exchanged. The principles of avoiding unnecessary restrictions or delay on port entry to ships, persons and property on board are contained in articles I and V and section 6 of the annex to IMO’s Facilitation Convention
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In addition to the heightened challenges transport operators are facing in moving their customers’ goods to and from China, insurance provider TT Club is advising on the unforeseen exposures that may also accrue. In a briefing compiled with the assistance of international lawyers HFW, TT Club has outlined how freight forwarders, logistics service providers and other intermediaries can protect themselves legally and minimise their liabilities, while still giving a quality service to their customers. Read more: Guidance to Transport Operators
The Korean Registered issued a statement informing of the current situation in all Chinese ports and shipyards amid the coronavirus outbreak; The majority of the ports, listed on this article, prohibit any access, while some can be visited by acquiring permission from a local authority. For the full list click here
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