Asia-Pacific Issues News Archive

New Zealand biosecurity update: CRMS enforcement and vessel compliance

New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) began enforcing its Craft Risk Management Standard (CRMS) in April 2025, following a transition period... MORE

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Webinar: Craft Risk Management Standard Vessels requirements - 12 June

New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries will be holding a webinar on 12 June on the requirements of the Craft Risk... MORE

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INTERTANKO submits further comments to USTR

Following the issuance of the US Trade Representative’s (USTR’s) Notice of Action and Proposed Actions in the Section 301 Investigation of China’s... MORE

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INTERTANKO participates in Aids to Navigation Fund Committee meeting

INTERTANKO participated in the Aids to Navigation Fund (ANF) Committee meeting held between 6-7 May in Singapore. The ANF was... MORE

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INTERTANKO meets with India’s Directorate General of Shipping

An INTERTANKO delegation met with Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping & Additional Secretary to the Government of India –... MORE

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INTERTANKO participates in Anti-Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2025 in Singapore

INTERTANKO, alongside BIMCO and the Asian Shipowners’ Association, supported ReCAAP ISC’s Anti-Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference, which was held on... MORE

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Singapore clarifies electronic ballast water record book use for Singapore-flagged vessels

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has clarified the use of electronic ballast water record books (e-BWRB) for... MORE

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New Zealand: Minimum evidence for vessel biofouling inspection and analysis of compliance of Craft Risk Management Standard for Vessels in 2024

Biosecurity New Zealand (NZ) has issued a reminder on the minimum evidence requirements for vessel biofouling inspections that will come... MORE

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Reminder: Singapore bunker suppliers to issue electronic bunker delivery notes from 1 April 2025

The Port of Singapore will require all bunker suppliers to provide e-BDNs (electronic bunker delivery notes) from 1 April 2025.... MORE

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INTERTANKO participates in ReCAAP ISC’s Governing Council Meeting

INTERTANKO took part in the open session of the 19th Governing Council Meeting of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating... MORE

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