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Source: AMSA - The purpose of this Marine Notice is to advise vessel owners, operators and masters of Australia’s requirements for the use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) to support compliance with the sulphur limit of 0.50 mass per cent concentration (m/m) in fuel oil from 1 January 2020 as required by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (M

Source: Internationasl Council on Combustion Engines - This guidance (click here for the complete document)  aims to provide a practical and working understanding of the definition of stability and compatibility of marine fuel oils and how thes

Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - This circular provides information on the implementation of the requirements on Singapore registered ships (SRS) as adopted by Resolution MSC.402(96), which will take effect on 1 January 2020 upon entry into force of the associated amendments to Regulations III/3 and III/20 of the SOLAS Convention.

Marine Department Malaysia - This notice is to inform the shipping community on the requirement Regulation 14.1, Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 for ships installed with the EGCS.

Malaysia prohibits the discharge of washwater from EGCS open-loop system whilst in Malaysian Water (12 nautical miles from the nearest land).

Source: ICS/OCIMF Press Release - Maritime trade between Arctic destinations and the rest of the world is expected to expand and an increasing number of ships are now undertaking voyages in polar waters.

Source: BMA - This Bulletin provides information on the key requirements of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (“Ballast Water Management/BWM Convention”)

Source: BMA - Guidance and Instructions for Bahamas Recognised Organisations, Bahamas Approved Nautical Inspectors, Ship Owners, Managers and Masters . This Bulletin provides guidance on the carriage requirements for immersion suits, anti-exposure suits and thermal protective aids (TPAs).

Source: UNCTAD - Of the top 35 flags, Panama continues as #1 followed by Marshall Islands at #2 and Liberia at #3. However Panama actually lost 0.57% 2018-2019. Germany lost the most tonnage year on year losing 16.74%.

Source: Swedish Club - Fixed cargo lights can cause fire or explosions on combustible cargoes such as grain, animal feed, wood chips, pulp and paper. If the light is too close to the cargo, there is a risk of ignition.

Source: Standard P&I Club - In light of a spike in fraudulent vessel registrations, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking to combat rogue national flag registries operating without the knowledge of governments they claim to represent.