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S. Korea Ship Counter-piracy Measures Introduced

Dec 04, 2012

A law revision requires South Korean ships to build safe areas (citadels) against pirate attacks.The recently passed revision, passed in the National Assembly on Nov. 22, 2012, obliges the construction of a so-called 'citadel' inside ships…

US Port Srikes: Arbitrator Steps In

Dec 04, 2012

The ILWU Local 63 Marine Clerks Office Unit (“OCU”) remains on strike at terminals in the Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach.ILWU long shore locals continue to honor the OCU pickets and operations are completely shut down in APM Terminals…

Polar Code on Agenda at IMO SecGen's Chile Visit

Dec 04, 2012

IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu to discuss (during his visit to Chile) the Polar Code being developed by IMO .In Punta Arenas at a special conference on Search and Rescue in the Antarctic region, and the Polar Code the Secretary-General…

ITF Steps Up Support for US Port Workers' Strike

Dec 04, 2012

International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) supports ILWU member clerical workers in Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach.ITF ramps up its support after employers walked out of negotiations over the weekend, despite the union's offer to enter into marathon bargaining to resolve the dispute…

WSF Add Number of Hands

Dec 03, 2012

New US Coast Guard regulations require Washington State Ferries to increase crew on Puget Sound routes.The Jumbo, Super, Issaquah and Evergreen State ferry classes – which carry many of the system’s 22 million annual riders – have new staffing…

EPA Block Further BP US Government Contracts

Nov 28, 2012

BP says it is working with EPA to demonstrate 'present responsibility' and have temporary suspension lifted.BP also wishes to make it known that the announcement by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding BP’s temporary suspension…

Bills of Lading Internet Fraud Warning

Nov 28, 2012

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) warns against fraudulent cargo tracking websites.Such sites have been created and improved over the years to add legitimacy for fraudsters to entrap their would-be victims. This is particularly true for containerised shipments…

Workboat Regulatory Compliance: Boatracs, MCI, Join Hands

Nov 28, 2012

Boatracs announces strategic partnership with Maritime Compliance Internationa (MCI)l to provide Subchapter M compliance solution.The two companies are collaborating in the development of a new electronic forms software product for the workboat…

EPCSA Policy Statement - November 2012

Nov 28, 2012

EPCSA recognizes the importance of simplification of port processes, and Port Community Systems (PCS) provide a user driven port community solution.  However, so that the impact on trade is limited any changes to requirements in these processes…

Trash Talk

Nov 27, 2012

Are You Prepared for the New MARPOL Annex V Garbage Regulations?New regulations addressing garbage management go into effect on January 1, 2013 pursuant to action taken by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) at its sixty-second…

Moore Stephens Warns on VAT Changes

Nov 27, 2012

International accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens has highlighted an imminent change to VAT rules by the UK government which could have significant implications for the shipping industry.With effect from 1 December 2012,…

Singapore’s Jaya Holdings – New CFO Appointed

Nov 27, 2012

Jaya Holdings Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Chong Chow Pin as Chief Financial Officer Designate.  Mr Chong will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and be responsible for financial, treasury and all corporate services…

Oil Companies Issue Recommendations

Nov 27, 2012

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), whose members charter tankers and offshore support vessels, has published new ‘Recommendations Relating to Requirements Governing Seafarers’ Hours of Work and Rest’ http://www.ocimf.com/Library/Information…

Blaze Platform Operators, Black Elk, Rapped by BSEE

Nov 27, 2012

The US Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) notify company they must take immediately improve safety performance.BSEE notify Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations (Black Elk) must take immediate steps to improve its safety performance on the U…

Seafarer's Congress Warned MLC Could be a 'Paper Tiger'

Nov 27, 2012

Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, of the International Labour Organisation doubted effectiveness of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.Delegates at Apostleship of the Sea's 23rd international congress in the Vatican were told that the MLC 2006 was simply a tool that had to be used wisely…

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