REGIONS News Archive

USTR issues Notice of Actions on China’s Maritime Dominance

On 17 April 2025, the US Trade Representative (USTR) issued its Notice of Action and Proposed Actions in the Section 301 Investigation... MORE

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INTERTANKO publishes Guide to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2020 At-Berth Regulation

We are pleased to announce that the INTERTANKO Guide to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2020 At-Berth Regulation has... MORE

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FAQs on tanker ships: USTR Actions in Section 301 Investigation of China’s Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance

What is the background to the Actions? 12 March 2024 – five US labour unions file a petition pursuant to... MORE

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INTERTANKO Model Clauses for US Chinese Nexus Fees now published

Following President Trump’s Executive Order of 9 April 2025 on Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance, orders at section 5 “Actions in... MORE

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INTERTANKO submits comments for USTR investigation

Following INTERTANKO’s request for Members’ input on the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s public hearing on their Investigation... 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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Changes to ETA scheme for UK visitors - reminder

The UK government has announced that by April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an... MORE

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