Monthly archive

September 2016

Ballast Water Management - The Balls in the USCG Court

9/8/2016 - IMO Briefing - Global treaty to halt invasive aquatic species to enter into force in 2017

Accession by Finland has triggered the entry into force of a key international measure for environmental protection that aims to stop the spread of potentially invasive aquatic species in ships’ ballast water.

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Top Six Ballast Water Management Mistakes Made by Vessels Entering Washington State

September 7, 2016 - From my friends at Maritime Training Services - Understanding the different ballast water management regulations developed by the US Coast Guard and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a significant challenge for vessel operators.

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Does your VDR work? Don’t wait to find out!

September 1, 2016 - USCG Marine Safety Alert 12-16 "Good Data Input Equals Good Data Output" - This safety alert reminds vessel owners and operators to periodically validate the proper operation of their vessel’s Voyage Data Recorder (VDR).

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New MARPOL Requirements re: Sludge Tank Arrangements

From our friends at Lloyd's Register - 9/2/2016

The IMO has adopted amendments to Regulation 12 of MARPOL Annex I (see Resolution MEPC.266(68)), which will enter into force on 1 January, 2017.

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