August 2019

China’s tariff on US crude may prompt VLCC diversions

At least five VLCCs laden with US crude are set to miss Beijing’s tariff deadline of 1 September
 
China’s tariff on US crude imports has prompted speculation over potential VLCC diversions even as its impact on overall tanker demand is expected to be muted.
 

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US Maritime Administration Warns About Threats to Commercial Vessels by Iran

Source: MARAD - Threats areas include the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Red Sea. Heightened military activity and increased political tensions in this region continue to pose serious threats to commercial vessels. Associated with these threats is a potential for miscalculation or misidentification that could lead to aggressive actions.

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Protecting the North Atlantic right whale: New speed restriction measures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence - Transport Canada

Source: Transport Canada - Purpose: This bulletin describes new seasonal speed restriction zones that vessels must follow in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. (Click here for the complete Safety Bulletin)

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The Maltese Flag Continues Steady Registry Growth

Source: Ganado Advocats press release - On Tuesday 9th

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MARPOL deficiencies found on bilge alarm systems

Source: USCG Maritime Commons blog - The Inspections and Compliance Directorate published a marine safety lessons learned bulletin following the discovery of MARPOL deficiencies related to the 15-ppm bilge alarm systems of the Oily Water Separators on four differe

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