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March 2, 2018 Source: ICS - The purpose of this information is to assist shipowners and operators with preparations for compliance with the special training requirements for personnel on ships operating in polar waters.

It is recommended that the owner or operator check with their Flag Administration for special instructions.

March 2, 2018 MPA Ship[ping Circular No. 4 of 2018 - Applicable to: Shipowners, ship managers, operators, masters, crew members, recognized organizations, surveyors and the shipping community

(I)   PREVENTION  OF  POLLUTION  OF  THE  SEA  (OIL)  (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2018

Source: Maritime New Zealand February 14, 2018 - ‘Float-free’ distress beacons will soon become compulsory for commercial fishing vessels to improve safety in the sector. 

Source: IMO 2/5/2018 - The 0.50% limit on sulphur in fuel oil on board ships (outside designated emission control areas) will come into effect on 1 January 2020.

Source: UK Chamber of Shipping - Dr Grahaeme Henderson, President of the UK Chamber, last night launched HiLo, a predictive modelling tool for accident prevention in shipping. 

Source: UK Maritime & Coast Guard Agency - Application of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)(Medical Certification) Regulations 2010

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and ship managers; employers of seafarers; masters, officers and seafarers on sea-going ships ordinarily engaged in commercial operations

January 25, 2018 Source: Intertanko - In response to the threats arising from the conflict in Yemen, BIMCO, ICS and INTERTANKO have published interim guidance on maritime security in the southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb. Shipowners and operators should be aware of new threat patterns in the area.

January 22, 2018 Source: Danish Maritime Authority - The Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs and The Danish Maritime Authority have removed a number of special requirements made on the Danish shipping industry.

19 January 2018 - The Danish-controlled fleet is increasing. Taking the sixth place on the list of the world’s major shipping nations given as operated tonnage, Denmark has advanced one place.

19 January 2018 - Liberia President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf officially opened the Liberia Maritime Training Institute (LMTI) at an inauguration ceremony in Marshall City, Liberia, on 5 January.

The state-of-the-art facility is named after John G Bestman, former Liberian finance minister and a member of the board of governors of the Central Bank of Liberia.