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| 06.02.2012 |
EU bans transportation of Iranian oil
European Union Foreign Ministers (EU Foreign Affairs Council) have this week agreed an unprecedented package of sanctions against Iran as part of their increasingly restrictive measures taken in protest against Iran’s alleged nuclear programme. The sanctions focus on Iranian oil and include a ban on imports of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products into the EU. This announcement was not...... Login to view this article
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| 27.01.2012 |
Shipping industry groups urge EU commitment to IMO
In an open letter to European Foreign Ministers, as well as Transport and Environment Ministers, a significant grouping of shipping industry organisations has called on Ministers to reiterate their commitment to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). They express their concern that some EU Member States are taking it upon themselves in “promoting the adoption of unilateral European...... Login to view this article
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| 27.01.2012 |
IMO Piracy and Armed Robbery Report
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released its latest edition of Reports on Acts of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships (MSC.4/Circ.179). The circular states that the total number of acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships so far reported to IMO is 6,243 – an increase of 24 since 30 November 2011. To view the circular, which includes details of all 24 incidents, please...... Login to view this article
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| 27.01.2012 |
INTERTANKO represented at India Maritime Week
The India Maritime Week was held in New Delhi from January 17-21with the aim of bringing national and global leaders, experts, policymakers, investors and users onto a large platform to discuss ways for ‘Creating Capacities for the Next Decade’. INTERTANKO was represented by Ajay Gour as a Panel Speaker in Session ‘Liquid Cargo: Driving New Opportunities’ where he spoke about strategic location...... Login to view this article
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| 27.01.2012 |
EMSA to charter additional oil spill recovery vessels
According to its mandate, the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has launched a new call for tender to enlarge its fleet of stand-by oil spill recovery vessels. EMSA has already chartered vessels operating in the Baltic Sea, along the Atlantic Coast, in the North Sea, in the Mediterranean Sea and in the Black Sea. The current call for tender aims to charter additional vessels to operate i...... Login to view this article
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| 27.01.2012 |
EPA to hold VGP and sVGP Q&A webinars
Due to high interest on the draft Vessel General Permit (VGP) and Small Vessel General Permit (sVGP) programmes, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has scheduled two question and answer webinars. These sessions will allow those stakeholders who could not attend one of EPA's public meetings to give oral public comments. The purpose of these sessions will be to answer questions from the...... Login to view this article
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| 27.01.2012 |
INTERTANKO survey: help us to help you by filling in the membership survey
As in previous years, we are undertaking a membership satisfaction survey as part of INTERTANKO’s own commitment to the quality of the services that are provided to, and on behalf of, Members and Associate Members, and as part of our ISO 9001:2008 quality management system. We would be grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire , which has also been distributed with...... Login to view this article
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| 27.01.2012 |
New voluntary Right Whale speed restriction zone
The NOAA Fisheries Service has announced a voluntary vessel speed restriction zone (Dynamic Management Area – DMA) in the vicinity of Jeffreys Ledge to protect an aggregation of four right whales sighted in this area on January 19, 2012. This DMA is in effect immediately through to 4 February 2012. Mariners are requested to route around this area or transit through it at 10 knots or less....... Login to view this article
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| 27.01.2012 |
Oil supply and demand in 2012 and in the long term
There are several interesting points pertaining to oil demand that have come to light. By analyzing figures produced by OPEC (see table) we see that oil demand 2008-2012 is projected to grow by 3.2 mbd, with more than half of that growth expected to be in China, while the rest of the growth is mainly in the areas of Middle East, Latin America, FSU and Africa, which will provide little tanker...... Login to view this article
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| 27.01.2012 |
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 in the IMB website . Suspicious craft/attempted attacks: 24.01.2012: Red Sea (13:12.4N ...... Login to view this article
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| 27.01.2012 |
BUNKER QUALITY REPORT 26.01.2012
Click here for the Bunker Quality Report for 26 January as issued by DNV Petroleum Services. Contact : Dragos Rauta ... Login to view this article
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| 27.01.2012 |
Australia/Newcastle – increase in port charges
With effect from 27 February, a rate increase will come into effect for some services at the port. The Navigation Service Charge has changed, rising from AUD 0.4312 per GT to AUD 0.4476 per GT (GST inclusive). The Maximum charge has also changed from AUD 45,850 to AUD 47,592 (GST inclusive). Pilotage Rates have also increased as follows: Vessels 10,001 to 35,000 GT – from AUD 650 plus AUD 0.06...... Login to view this article
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| 06.01.2012 |
DIARY
02 Feb 2012 – INTERTANKO Documentary Committee, London
06 Feb 2012 – INTERTANKO Executive Committee, London
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
17-18 Apr 2012 – INTERTANKO Northern European Panel, Brussels (TBC)
09 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 ... 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....... Login to view this article
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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,...... Login to view this article
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