Monthly archive

June 2018

El Faro Marine Safety Legislation Advances in the U.S. Congress

6/29/2018 Source: Winston & Strawn LLP -  The tragic loss of the steam ship El Faro on October 1, 2015 and the loss of all 33 persons aboard led to the issuance of a December 19, 2017 U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Final Action Memorandum containing recommendations for future action. Those recommendations are the basis for legislation (H.R. 6175) introduced in the U.S.

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Just-In-Time - part of the solution to cut ship emissions?

When arriving at a destination port, ships can remain anchored for many hours or days until getting a berth. During this time, fuel is still being used – which can have a significant impact on port air quality.

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Ten years after, shipping industry confidence holds firm

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Liberia underlines commitment to seafarer wellbeing on IMO Day of the Seafarer

The Liberian Registry has underlined its commitment to protecting the welfare of seafarers on the occasion of the International Maritime Organization’s Day of the Seafarer, which this year takes ‘seafarer wellbeing’, and mental health in particular, as its theme.

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Liberia backs Australia’s push for IMO reform

6/20/2018 Source: LISCR Press Release - The Liberian Registry has confirmed its support for an initiative by Australia calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reconsider transparency and the role of industry bodies in the organisation.

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Paris MOU Issues their 2017 Inspection Performance Lists aka “White, Grey and Black (WGB) List” - US Falls to "Grey" List

6/15/2018 Source: Paris MOU - At its 51st meeting last month, the Paris MoU Committee approved the 2017 inspection results and adopted new per

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A Preview of 2020 Unintended Consequences? USCG Marine Safety Alert Re: Bunker Fuel Contamination Along U.S. Gulf Coast

6/12/2018 Source: USCG - The USCG has issued Marine Safety Alert 09-18. This safety alert raises awareness of a significant emerging problem in the U.S. Gulf Coast region regarding contaminated vessel fuel oil bunkers.

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Marshall Islands, Liberia and others submit paper to the IMO re: Safety implications associated with 2020 fuels sulphur limits

6/7/2018 Source: IRI - The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and others have submitted a paper to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Intersessional Working Group (ISWG) on the consistent implementation of the 2020 global fuel oil sulphur standard under MARPOL Annex VI.

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European Maritime Safety Agency Updates Their "Sulphur Inspection Guidance"

6/7/2018 - The EMSA has issued an updated directive "Sulphur Inspection Guidance" - Directive (EU) 2016/802.

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USCG report confirms Liberian Registry’s stellar PSC record

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