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Panama Updates the Panama Oil Record Book and Emissions (Amendments and Guidelines)

11/5/2018 Source: SEGUMAR - The purpose of this Marine Circular is to provide ship-owners, ship operators, Masters and officers of Panama flagged vessels with guidance on the proper maintenance and keeping of the current Panama official Oil Record Book, now named Oil Record Book and Emissions according to MARPOL 73/78 as amended for vessels (Revised Edition 2017); as required by MARPOL Ann

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USCG: Employment of Non-U.S. Credentialed Personnel On Board Certain U.S.-Documented Vessels

11/2/2018 Source: USCG MSIB - An analysis of recent arrival notifications has revealed several cases of U.S.-documented vessels calling on U.S. ports with non-U.S. credentialed personnel in lieu of U.S. citizens. The intent of this MSIB is to provide information and guidance regarding the provisions for employment of non-U.S. credentialed personnel on board certain U.S.

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IMO Briefing - Addressing marine plastic litter from ships – action plan adopted

11/1/2018 Source: IMO - The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has pledged to address the significant problem posed by plastics to the marine environment, with the adoption of an action plan which aims to enhance existing regulat

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London P&I Club issues guide to ECDIS management

26 October 2018 PRESS RELEASE 0318 :  THE London P&I Club has joined forces with London Offshore Consultants (LOC) to produce a guide to the proper management of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) on board ships.

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European Commission approves extension of Danish tonnage tax scheme to new types of vessels

Brussels, 12 October 2018 - European Commission - Press release The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the extension of the existing Danish tonnage tax scheme to additional types of vessels. This will encourage ship registration in Europe and contribute to the global competitiveness of the sector without unduly distorting competition.

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UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2018

10/9/2018 Source: UNCTAD Headline for those of us following ship registration closely Marshall Islands has passed Liberia for the #2 position in terms of deadweight. They are #10 and #11 respectively in terms of number of vessels

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ITOPF Releases "Oil Tanker Spill Statistics for 2017"

9/26/2018 Source: The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation - (Link: Oil Tanker Spill Statistics) ITOPF is a not-for-profit organisation established on behalf

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ICS on Preparing for Compliance with the 2020 ‘Global Sulphur Cap’

9/17/2018 Source: International Chamber of Shipping - The guidiance titled "Provisional Guidance to Shipping Companies and Crews on Preparing for Compliance with the 2020 ‘Global Sulphur Cap’ for Ships’ Fuel Oil in Accordance with MARPOL Annex VI" (

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Guidance Recognition of seafarer certificates of competency if there’s no Brexit deal

9/13/2018 Source: UK Dept. of Transport - A scenario in which the UK leaves the EU without agreement (a ‘no deal’ scenario) remains unlikely given the mutual interests of the UK and the EU in securing a negotiated outcome.

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INTERCARGO Weighs in on the loss of the MV Cheshire

9/4/2018 Source: INTERCARGO - The dry cargo vessel owners association has issued a press release putting its weight behind many of the recommendations presented in the Isle of Man Casualty report on the constructive total loss of the vessel.

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