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Increased security threats to vessels operating in the Gulf of Guinea
ALERT22 OCT 2020
Just one week after the IMB PRC reported a 40% increase in the number of kidnappings from within Gulf of Guinea waters in 2020, major shipping industry organizations warn that an upturn in piracy attacks in the Gulf of Guinea is likely now that the dry season approaches and sea conditions improve.
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Argentina introduces new regulations in respect of Asian gypsy moth
ALERT21 OCT 2020
From 12 January 2021, vessels that have visited certain ports in Asia Pacific between May and September in the previous 24 months must document that they have been inspected and “certified free of Asian Gypsy Moth” prior to arriving in Argentina.
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Do not switch off the AIS in Nigerian waters
ALERT16 OCT 2020
Despite the elevated piracy risk in the Gulf of Guinea, ships operating in the region should maintain their automatic identification systems (AIS) in operation at all times.
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US EPA proposes new vessel discharge standards
ALERT13 OCT 2020
When the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act was signed into US law in December 2018, the US Environmental Protection Agency was given two years to develop new national discharge standards for vessels that are at least as stringent as the discharge requirements established in its 2013 Vessel General Permit scheme.
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Updated COVID-19 guidance for shipping
ALERT01 OCT 2020
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The International Chamber of Shipping updates its health guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) to reflect the latest thinking and advice on the virus.
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ReCAAP ISC warns of heightened risk of sea robbery in the Philippines
ALERT30 SEP 2020
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The number of incidents of robbery against ships reported in the Philippines during the first nine months of 2020 has almost doubled compared to the entire year of 2019. Ships trading to the country should remain vigilant and maintain an adequate anti-piracy watch at ports and anchorages.
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GPS interference and jamming on the increase
ALERT29 SEP 2020
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Ships have reported an increasing number of cases of significant GPS interference and jamming in recent months. The geographic areas with more than one reported incident include the eastern and central Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and multiple Chinese ports. This interference and jamming have resulted in loss of or inaccurate GPS signals and has affected vessels’ navigation and communication equipment.
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The stink bug season is here!
ALERT23 SEP 2020
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September marks the start of the risk season for Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs in New Zealand and Australia. This year, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Portugal, and Ukraine have been added to the list of ‘stink bug risk countries’.
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Expected rise in the number of fishing vessels in Chinese waters - Update
ALERT17 AUG 2020
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As the seasonal fishing ban comes to an end in China, shipowners and managers are advised to take additional precautions when planning a voyage to and from Chinese ports due to the increased number of fishing vessels in Chinese waters. This is an update to the alert issued on this topic in 2017.
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USCG releases new ballast water management reporting form
ALERT13 AUG 2020
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On 20 July 2020 the United States Coast Guard adopted revisions to its Ballast Water Management (BWM) Reporting Form. The new reporting form replaces all previous versions and the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse (NBIC) will no longer accept older versions of the form.
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Reducing the risk of collisions at sea
ALERT11 AUG 2020
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Failure to maintain a proper lookout and to take early avoiding action are common contributing factors to collisions, say Australian authorities.
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Beirut - port situation
ALERT06 AUG 2020
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Updated 11 August 2020
Following the initial closure of the port of Beirut after the recent explosion, some container operations have now resumed where vessels have been allowed to discharge their cargo at the local container terminal.
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AMSA inspection campaign to focus on stowage and securing of containers
ALERT27 JUL 2020
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In response to several incidents of containers being lost into the sea, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has initiated a focused inspection campaign on container stowage and securing arrangements, both fixed and portable, that will run from 1 August 2020 to 31 October 2020.
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The importance of manifold and first foot samples at load ports
ALERT24 JUL 2020
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Following the standard tanker practices of sampling when loading petroleum products could save owners millions of dollars in claims and save loss of time and ensuing losses for charterers and shipowners. When it comes to dealing with liquid cargo contamination claims, majority of the losses could have been avoided if the vessel had followed basic tanker seamanship practice.
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Emergency preparedness on the PSC agenda
ALERT15 JUL 2020
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Muster lists lacking sufficient detail was one of the most notable deficiencies found by port state control regimes during their concentrated inspection campaign on emergency systems in 2019.
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Turkey – a case of undeclared bunker
ALERT09 JUL 2020
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Undeclared/excess bunkers can be considered a criminal act by Turkish customs officials with the ship's crew being accused of smuggling.
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Updated guidelines on the carriage of seed cake in containers
ALERT02 JUL 2020
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CINS and the International Group of P&I Clubs have now further updated the recent guidelines on the carriage of Seed Cake in containers.
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Be prepared to document carbon emissions during PSC inspections
ALERT30 JUN 2020
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By 30 June 2020, ships that used EU ports in 2019 must carry onboard a document certifying that they have fulfilled their obligations under the EU regulation for monitoring, reporting and verification of CO2 emissions for the 2019 reporting period. The comparable deadline under the global IMO data collection system was 31 May 2020.
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South Korea implements additional emission reduction initiatives in major port areas
ALERT11 JUN 2020
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Updated 19 August 2020
From 1 September 2020 all ships anchored or at berth in the Korean ports of Incheon, Pyeongtaek-Dangjin, Yeosu-Gwangyang, Busan and Ulsan must burn fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.10%.
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Signing on with a pre joining medical condition? Carry and take prescribed medication on time
ALERT09 JUN 2020
Every seafarer has to go through a pre-joining medical examination where a doctor verifies their fitness for the upcoming contractual period. Some seafarers may be declared fit for the tour of duty under conditions that may require regular medication. In Gard, we see a significant number of cases where the seafarer who was declared fit for the contractual duration under medication, reports sick because of either a lack of medication or simply not being able to manage his or her medication routine.
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