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Executive Summary (Full report is available here) Overall number of incidents reported during January-March of 2015 has increased to 38 from the lowest of 29 incidents reported during the same period in 2013.

Under Title III, Article 1, Section 311 of the U.S.-Republic of Marshall Islands Compact of Free Association, the U.S. has full authority and responsibility for security and defense matters in or relating to the Marshall Islands.

MARINE DEPARTMENT NOTICE NO. 56 OF 2015 - This Notice serves to inform that the Air Pollution Control (Ocean Going Vessels) (Fuel at Berth) Regulation (Cap. 311AA) (hereinafter referred to as the Regulation), which mandates ocean-going vessels (OGVs) to use clean fuels while berthing in Hong Kong, will take effect on 1 July 2015.

The CMA's Legal Session had a number of presentations that were directly related to the impact the flag of a ship had on it's ability to trade. Peter G. Pamel, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais, Montreal explored the world of ship arrest and bankruptcy proceedins in Canada. His presentation, remarks and speaker materials can be accessed at the following links:

Another interesting presentation at CMA's Shipping Conference and Exhibition Legal session was by Jeanne M. Grasso, Partner at Blank Rome's Washington D.C. office.

The Connecticut Maritime Association's Shipping2015 conference and exhibition was pleased to have the participation of a number of Registries as sponsors, exhibitors, or speakers. Of special note was a presentation during the Legal Panel by Dr.

8 April 2015

Liberian Registry establishes Istanbul regional office

THE Liberian Registry has established a regional office in Istanbul, Turkey, as part of the continued expansion of its global presence in major centres of international shipping and trade.

Maximum Allowable Drafts – Montreal Lake Ontario Section - SEAWAY NOTICE NO. 9 - 2015

Having recently retired as president of Genco Shipping & Trading, Gerry is taking on a new and different career. We wish hall the best.

From the LISCR press release:

Typical EPA regulatory policy - maker a policy so convoluted that just about any penalty can be imposed. To quote a bit of the introduction to the policy: