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‘Bridge Cards’ for use in high-risk areas
ALERT10 FEB 2021
A set of quick reference 'Bridge Cards’ can be a useful safety aide memoire for masters and crews on vessel transiting a high-risk area - particularly during times of tension caused by piracy attacks or other security threats.
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Maritime piracy hotspots persist during 2020
ALERT28 JAN 2021
Adding to the COVID19 hardships already faced by seafarers, 2020 saw a year-on-year increase in global piracy, with a record 130 crew kidnapped in the Gulf of Guinea, a continuing rising trend of armed robberies against vessels in the Singapore Strait, and no improvements for robbery incidents in South America.
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Senegal steps up immigration and customs controls
ALERT18 JAN 2021
Vessels calling at Senegalese ports, particularly Dakar, continue to face customs fines and the amounts of such fines have recently increased substantially.
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Maritime security recommendations for operations in the Persian Gulf
ALERT07 JAN 2021
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Industry organizations remind ship operators and seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea to remain vigilant and listen for military warnings at all times.
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US MARAD updates its Red Sea/Gulf of Aden security warning
ALERT21 DEC 2020
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The conflict in Yemen continues to pose a risk to commercial vessels transiting the southern Red Sea, Bab al Mandeb Strait, and Gulf of Aden.
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Loading soya beans in Brazil – practical guidance
ALERT16 DEC 2020
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Our local correspondent Representacoes Proinde Ltda. has published a comprehensive guide on the soya bean trade in Brazil and we recommend it as a useful source of reference and practical information.
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New immigration controls for seafarers entering Brazil
ALERT10 DEC 2020
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A valid Seafarer Identity Document issued in accordance with ILO Convention 185 is the only “maritime identity document” that will be accepted as proof of the bearer’s eligibility for visa waiver by the Brazilian immigration authorities.
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California clamps down on air pollution from ships at berth
ALERT05 NOV 2020
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In just over one month, California issued the largest penalty to date for violations of its at-berth emissions regulation and announced a further strengthenining of the same regulation, proposing to include emissions reduction requirements at additional ports and for new types of vessel such as ro-ro vessels and tankers.
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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
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Updated 5 January 2021
From 12 April 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
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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
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Updated 17 November 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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