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Get ready for New Zealand’s new biofouling requirements

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19 APR 2018

New Zealand releases guidance on how international vessels can comply with the country’s new biofouling requirements which enter into force on 15 May 2018.
US Coast Guard eases the burden of marine casualty reporting

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10 APR 2018

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Fewer casualty reports and crew members completing drug and alcohol testing can be expected from 18 April 2018 as the US Coast Guard increases the monetary property damage threshold amounts for reporting marine casualties.
Upsurge in yellow fever cases in Brazil

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15 MAR 2018

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Ship operators with vessels visiting Brazil are advised to ensure seafarers are vaccinated against yellow fever and to implement measures to avoid mosquito bites.
Outbreak of listeriosis in South Africa

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08 MAR 2018

Batches of processed meat found to contain a unique strain of the listeria bacteria which has caused the world’s largest outbreak of listeriosis in South Africa.
Garbage disposal and handling of residues from solid bulk cargoes

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28 FEB 2018

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The latest amendments to MARPOL Annex V take effect on 1 March 2018 and require vessels to implement changes associated with the handling, management and record keeping of garbage onboard.
Piracy in West Africa – a persistent and serious threat

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16 FEB 2018

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Intercargo issues recommendations following two recent tanker hijackings and a spate of kidnappings of seafarers in the Gulf of Guinea.
Challenging sea ice conditions in Northern China

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05 FEB 2018

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Vessels calling key ports in Northern China’s Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea are advised to proceed with caution as record low temperatures in the region lead to increased formation of sea ice.
Enhanced yellow fever inspections in China

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31 JAN 2018

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In a response to ongoing outbreaks of yellow fever in South America and Africa, China has strengthened its quarantine inspection requirements to prevent the virus being carried to China by seagoing vessels.
Yemen – new guidelines for threat assessments

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25 JAN 2018

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Leading shipping organisations have launched a set of guidelines to help the industry conduct threat assessments in respect of transits through the southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb.
Asian gypsy moth season 2018

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23 JAN 2018

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Australia’s heightened vessel surveillance for Asian gypsy moth (AGM) commenced at the turn of the year and in New Zealand, new AGM requirements enters into force on 1 February 2018.
Visiting a California port anytime soon?

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18 JAN 2018

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Vessel operators calling at California ports are reminded of the state’s new biofouling management regulations and reporting requirements under its Marine Invasive Species Program 2018.
Speed restrictions in Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada lifted

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16 JAN 2018

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On 11 January 2018, Transport Canada issued a news release stating that the temporary speed restriction in the Gulf of St. Lawrence has been lifted.
US Coast Guard tightens ballast water compliance

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18 DEC 2017

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Ballast water exchange and compliance date extensions are being phased out as temporary options for compliance with the US ballast water regulation as shipowners are now able to select and install a US Coast Guard type approved ballast water treatment system.
New customs declaration requirements in Senegal

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06 DEC 2017

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Failure to declare a vessel's quantity of fire extinguishing agents, such as CO₂ and foam, may be considered an infringement of the Senegalese Customs Code and may incur fines.
Prepare for environmental inspections in China

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30 NOV 2017

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China launches a year-long inspection campaign on ’Ship Pollution Control’ in the Hainan Province as part of its efforts to reduce air and water pollution associated with shipping.
Bulk cargoes to/from Argentina

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27 NOV 2017

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New Argentine Resolutions affect bulk carriers trading to Argentine ports. While Resolution No. 4138-E/2017 changes the way that cargo weight can be determined, Resolution 693-E/2017 clarifies SENASA’s role during vessel hold and tank inspections.
Carriage of nickel ore

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30 OCT 2017

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The loss of the EMERALD STAR has led to renewed concerns about the carriage of nickel ore from Indonesia and the Philippines.
China – Temporary restrictions on shipping activities on Yangtze River

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02 OCT 2017

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Jiangsu MSA imposes stricter safety requirements for ships entering the Yangtze River and ship movements in the Yangtze estuary during the period 12 to 26 October 2017.
China changes its ECA timeline

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11 SEP 2017

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Updated 21 Sep 2017

From 1 September 2017 ships calling at all ports in the Zhejiang and Jiangsu Provinces within the Yangtze River Delta ECA must use fuel with a sulphur content not exceeding 0.50% whilst berthed.
Nickel ore exports resume from Indonesia - managing the liquefaction risk

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30 AUG 2017

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Gard understands that at least one shipper has started to export nickel ore under a government permit which may signal a policy change to the export ban imposed by the Indonesian government in early 2014. This raises obvious concerns given the history of ship losses and tragic crew fatalities due to liquefaction of Indonesian nickel ore.

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