Engine manufacturer Cummins settles California certification procedure and emissions violations case for $46 million
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $46 million settlement with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. (Cummins). The settlement resolves DOJ and CARB’s claims…
Marshall Island: FFA for Paints & Flammable Liquid Lockers
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has issued Marine Notice advising on the special requirements for fire extinguishing arrangement for paint and flammable liquid lockers on Marshall Islands…
USCG: Port State Control Annual Report (2023)
The Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance is pleased to announce the release of the U.S. Port State Control Annual Report for 2023. This marks another year of PSC…
Oil Tanker Spill Statistics 2023
ITOPF has published its Oil Tanker Spill Statistics for the year 2023 and it shows 10 oil spills of more than seven tonnes occurred in the year. These statistics bring…
ITOPF: Marine HNS Response Manual
ITOPF has recently published HNS response manual. The present Manual has been developed by Cedre, ISPRA and ITOPF in the framework of the West MOPoCo project at the request of…
Singapore MPA Supporting USCG In Dali Incident Investigation
MPA Singapore as flag state of MV Dali has released various press release supporting the investigation into the incident. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) confirms the incident…
International Energy Efficiency Certificate Format Revision
IMO released erratum to Marpol consolidated edition 2022 in Dec 2023. As per this erratum Annex V, Appendix VIII has been revised. Appendix VIII is Form of International Energy Efficiency…
Krishnapatnam Port: Revised SOP for Hold Entry
Krisnapatnam port has issued a trade notice dated 14th March 2024 advising the revised SOP for Safe Discharge Operation/Man Entry to Holds. All the vessel calling to Krishnapatnam Port in…
BIMCO adopts SHIPMAN 2024
The updated version of SHIPMAN, BIMCO’s widely used ship management agreement, was adopted by the Documentary Committee at its meeting on 22 March in Hamburg after a two-year review process…
USCG: Enhanced Examination Program (April-June 2024)
Beginning on 1 April 2024 and continuing until 30 June 2024, USCG Port State Control (PSC) Officers have been directed to carry-out an enhanced exam to verify engine room fire…