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Source Gard P&I 01/15/2019 Alert - However, some coastal states and ports have implemented local regulations with more stringent requirements that restrict or completely prohibit the discharge of washwater from open loop scrubbers or prohibit the use of scrubbers.

1/9/2019 Source: Danish Maritime Authority - A proposal for new legislation has today, January 9, 2019, been submitted to the Danish Parliament. If adopted, digital ship registration will move closer to becoming reality, which will in turn reduce paperwork and time spent on transmission of documents.

1/8/2019 - Source Equasis and the OGSR staff - Now that we have the Equasis data for 2017 we thought it might be interesting to highlight some of the data comparing 2017 to 2016. Because Equasis does not break down data by individual Flag state but groups them as "Targeted" and "Non-Targeted" we're starting with a comparison of 2017 versus 2016.

Source: Coast Guard Maritime Commons Blog: Posted by LT Amy Midgett, Thursday, January 3, 2019 After responding to over 700 false alerts in 2018, the Coast Guard is urging anyone with an emergency position indicating radio beacon to properly register their device.

From the reports introduction. This report provides a picture of the world’s merchant fleet in 2017, derived from data contained in the Equasis database. It examines the structure and characteristics of the fleet and its performance. The statistics are grouped into themes which could be of interest to the industry and regulators.

We often keep an eye on USCG websites for useful information, in this case the surprising information about LED lighting on board ships. USCG Marine Safety alert 13-18 addresses the problem.

Let us enlighten you about LED lighting!

Potential interference of VHF-FM Radio and AIS Reception.

12/4/2018 Source: Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore: PORT MARINE CIRCULAR - NO. 8 OF 2018 - 30 November 2018 - JOHOR BAHRU PORT LIMITS

30 November 2018 - PRESS RELEASE - Anthony Perea has been appointed Managing Director of the Liberian Corporate Registry.

11/15/2018 Source: MPA Singapore - The Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore issued Circular #14 of 2018 with a very informative synopsis of the various Resolutions adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the IMO. As usual the Resolutions effect vessel operations in various ways and come into force at various dates.

11/6/2018 Source: Matitime New Zealand - Consultation opens today on changes to the Maritime Levy and fees - also known as the Maritime NZ Funding Review. (Click here for full background information)