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No Toll Increase for Seaway in 2011 - Now that's a surprise!

In an economic environment that seems to result in nothing but cost increases, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is bucking the trend by announcing that tolls would remain the same for 2011.

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Amendments Proposed for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention

The Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW) has approved amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (The STCW Convention) and its associated Code for submission at a Diplomatic Conference meeting in Manila, Philippines, June 21-25, 2010.

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Liberia’s Mortgage Action: Financial Crisis Breeds Thoughtful Response

Today it is not just shipowners who have cause to be concerned about their financial health, as we all know many of the world’s banks are shaky and have been rescued by government support.

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ITF Helps Organize Protests Over Hounduran President Zelaya's removal from office. Two Views

What they do ask for is action against Honduran flag vessels as reported in Tradewinds (17 July 2009): The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) launched an action Friday against the Honduras flag in protest over the ouster of the country's president.

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Flagging Out

Forget tax havens or flagging out vessels why not take up free flag living yourself?

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IMO Issues Updated "White List"

The IMO issued a circular containing the updated list of parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention) who have demonstrated "full and complete effect is given to the relevant provisions of the Convention."

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USCG Proposes New Liability Limits Under OPA 90

For those who can't deal with Washington bureaucratic babble, here's a chart of the proposed limits:

Proposed liability limits under OPA 90

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Confusion Reigns - Singapore – recommendation for MSDS for MARPOL Annex I oil

The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a circular advising owners, operators, and masters that the recent session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) adopted a revised recommendation for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for MARPOL Annex I type oil carried as cargo in bulk or as marine fuel oil. (From Bryant's Maritime Blog - June 17, 2009)

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Somali Pirates Tactics Continue To Evolve

Following observed changes in the pattern of attacks by Somali pirates, the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) issued an updated Special Maritime Advisory message June 9, 2009.

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Oil Record Book Violations - The Beat Goes On

Korean Corporate Owner of Cargo Vessel Sentenced to Pay $2.2 Million for Conspiracy and Falsifying Records.

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