North American Issues News Archive

Willow Glen Terminal, Louisiana – Change in fees and towing arrangements from 1 August 2024

INTERTANKO has been recently provided with the Willow Glen Terminal (WGT) Vessel Rate Sheet which is effective from 1 August... MORE

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Response to request for information on US ballast water regulations and vessel general permit (VGP) requirements

INTERTANKO has provided feedback to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) following a request for information on the recordkeeping and... MORE

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Members’ comments sought on recordkeeping and reporting procedures under the US ballast water regulations and VGP

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is requesting information about the recordkeeping and reporting procedures under the USCG ballast water regulations... MORE

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US CG-ENG publishes Policy Letter for Ship-to-Ship Transfer of Hazardous Materials Other Than Oil

On 7 May 2024, the US Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) published Policy Letter 02-24, Guidance on... MORE

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Panama Canal: Increase to number of booking slots and maximum allowable draft

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has published Advisory to Shipping No. A-12-2024 detailing recent changes to the number of booking... MORE

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US Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance publishes Work Instruction 002(1): Qualship 21 & E-Zero Programmes

The US Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) published CG-CVC-WI-002(1), CG-CVC-WI-002(1), Qualship 21 & E-Zero Programs on 22 April 2024. It... MORE

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US Port State Control 2023 Annual Report released

The US Coast Guard’s (USCG) Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has published its 2023 Port State Control Annual Report, which... MORE

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INTERTANKO’s North American Panel holds 53rd Session in Stamford

INTERTANKO’s North American Panel held its 53rd meeting in Stamford this week, prior to the opening of the Connecticut Maritime... MORE

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Event: INTERTANKO supporting CMA Shipping in Stamford, 12-14 March

INTERTANKO, as has been the case for many years, will again be supporting the Connecticut Maritime Association’s (CMA) flagship event... MORE

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Call for volunteers: Ballast Discharge Sampling project by United States Coast Guard

The United States Coast Guard (USCG), in coordination with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), is requesting ship owners and... MORE

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