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| 17.02.2012 |
Record ITOPF figures highlight industry’s excellent ongoing work
The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) has released its latest annual tanker spills analysis, which shows that the trend towards fewer spills from tankers and less oil spilt is being maintained. Only one large spill from a tanker occurred in 2011; the same as for 2008 and 2009. With only four medium-sized spills recorded for the second year in a row, this means that 2011...... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
EPA No Discharge Zone established in California waters
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a No Discharge Zone (NDZ) that extends the entire length of the State of California coastline. The NDZ applies to all ocean going vessels over 300GT. In consideration of the impact of this new ruling by the EPA, INTERTANKO’s Environmental Committee has highlighted that the application of the ruling will only apply in very specific...... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
EU Sulphur Directive – new developments
As previously reported, the EU is in the process of amending its Sulphur Directive. The European Commission has presented its proposed amendments and these have to be considered and finally adopted by the EU Parliament. These proposed amendments were scrutinised by the EU Parliament Environmental (ENVI) Committee which this week presented its recommendations. The ENVI recommendations bring some...... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
DE 56 - Performance standards for recovery systems for all types of ships
IMO’s Sub-committee on Design and Equipment (DE 56) was unable to agree on the development of “performance standards” for recovery standards for recovery systems (i.e. for recovering people from the water) for all types of ship on the basis that such performance standards could result in the mandatory requirement of the fitting and carriage of specialised recovery equipment. However, it agreed...... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
Nautical Institute publishes eagerly-awaited ECDIS training guidelines
The Nautical Institute this week announced the publication of Industry Recommendations for ECDIS Training which is intended to fully address any confusion in regard to Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) training. The guidance has been put together by an industry group made up of leading organisations, including INTERTANKO, OCIMF and the International Group of P&I Clubs,...... More
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| 17.02.2012 |
Counter-piracy messaging – looking to achieve harmony at a strategic level
A Counter-Piracy Messaging and Communications Workshop organised this week in London by Oceans Beyond Piracy (One Earth Future Foundation) with the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the US Department of State examined how counter-piracy messaging in Somalia (dissuading Somalis from becoming pirates) and to the international community (encouraging multi-stakeholder support) both work,...... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
IMO – Polar Code guidelines and standards under construction
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is developing a mandatory Polar Code in order to set standards for ship construction and operation in polar waters, according to INTERTANKO’s Technical Director, Dragos Rauta, who was at IMO this week. The Polar Code will be based on an existing set of IMO Guidelines, however, developing statutory language for polar waters is proving to be a...... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
European Commission seeks views on state aid to maritime transport
The European Commission’s Directorate General in charge of competition (DG COMP) launched a public stakeholder consultation on the 2004 EU Guidelines on state aid to maritime transport. The consultation, which launched on 14 February, invites stakeholders to provide feedback and data about the effect the maritime guidelines have had on their industry or business models by responding to a...... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
EMSA publishes its 2012 work programme
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has published its new work programme for 2012, which sets out EMSA’s priorities for 2012 in the Agency’s main fields of activity. Visits and inspections to monitor the implementation of EU legislation: EMSA will continue to carry out inspections of Recognised Organisations (22 planned inspections), maritime education and certification systems in third...... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
Challenges in the Transition to Digital Navigation – seminar update
The first lunchtime seminar of 2012 for INTERTANKO and Intercargo Members and Associates was a great success and was the perfect opening session for 2012. The presentation by Susie Down, Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) Training Product Manager at the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO), entitled ‘Challenges in the Transition to Digital Navigation’, was very well received and, for all ...... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
Right Whales – Race Point
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service has announced that a voluntary vessel speed restriction zone (Dynamic Management Area - DMA) has been established in the vicinity of Race Point to protect an aggregation of 16 right whales sighted in this area on 15 February 2012. This DMA is in effect immediately through to 1 March 2012. Mariners are requested to rout...... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
PIRACY REPORT
The IMB Live Piracy Report (having replaced the Weekly Piracy Report) displays all Piracy and Armed Robbery incidents reported to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre. INTERTANKO will include incidents reported since its previous weekly Piracy Report. A more detailed description of each incident can be found on the IMB website . Suspicious craft/attempted attacks: 13.02.2012: Around 110 nm south...... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
BUNKER QUALITY REPORT 15.2.2012
Click here for the Bunker Quality Report for 15 February as issued by DNV Petroleum Services. Contact : Dragos Rauta ... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
Canada/St Lawrence Seaway – draught information system
Please note that a Customer Advisory has been issued. Click here to view the advisory . Source: St Lawrence Seaway Authority, Cornwall, Canada Contact : Ann Saether ... Login to view this article
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| 17.02.2012 |
DIARY
15 Mar 2012 – INTERTANKO Bunker Sub-committee meeting, Dubai
16-17 Mar 2012 – INTERTANKO ISTEC, Dubai
19 Mar 2012 – INTERTANKO North American Panel, Stamford, Connecticut
20 Mar 2012 – INTERTANKO Associate Members Committee, Stamford, Connecticut
29 Mar 2012 – INTERTANKO Hellenic Mediterranean Panel, Athens
4 Apr 2012 – INTERTANKO Joint CTC/CTSCA meeting, Houston, US
17-18 Apr 2012 – INTERTANKO Northern European Panel, Brussels
17-18 Apr 2012 – INTERTANKO Vetting Committee Meeting and Seminar, Athens
9 May 2012 – INTERTANKO Executive Committee, Singapore
10 May 2012 – INTERTANKO Council Meeting, Singapore
10 May 2012 – INTERTANKO Annual General Meeting, Singapore
10 May 2012 – INTERTANKO Annual Event – Dinner, Singapore
11 May 2012 – INTERTANKO Annual Event – Tanker Seminar, Singapore
11 May 2012 – INTERTANKO Annual Event – Tanker Chartering Seminar, Singapore ... Login to view this article
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| 06.01.2012 |
Guide on the Selection and Installation of Ballast Water Management Systems for Tankers
INTERTANKO’s Guide on the Selection and Installation of Ballast Water Management Systems for Tankers has been developed to assist tanker owners during the selection, assessment and installation of Ballast Water Management (BWM) systems for existing and newbuilding tankers. It has been developed using experience and guidance from INTERTANKO Members on the Environmental Committee and INTERTANKO’s...... Login to view this article
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| 06.01.2012 |
Oil Pollution Legislation in Littoral States of the USA – get your copy now!
INTERTANKO published its first review of US state oil pollution laws in 1993 in response to the US Oil Pollution Act 1990. Following the Deepwater Horizon spill, we now publish a timely update of US State oil pollution laws focusing on the parties responsible, the range of claims, and potential financial liability. This publication is an essential guide for any tanker owner trading to US ports....... More
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| 06.01.2012 |
INTERTANKO’S Guide to the Vetting Process 9th edition now available
INTERTANKO's Guide to the Vetting Process has been completely revised and expanded into a new 9th edition which is now available in hard copy and as an electronic e-book. It contains concise, yet comprehensive descriptions of the principal tanker vetting systems and the screening process, as well as up-to-date information on the different ship inspection systems of oil and chemical companies,...... More
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