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Ports
January 2020
US Coast Guard introduces new examinations for foreign ships calling US ports
BIMCO has received information about changes made by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to its Port State Control (PSC) boarding matrix.
December 2019
BIMCO makes Holiday Calendar improvements and change to distribution
As holidays are not static, but constantly changing, BIMCO’s Holiday Calendar is an invaluable tool for many in the industry. Starting with the 2020 edition, BIMCO has made improvements and changes to the accessibility and distribution of the calendar.
September 2019
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - new season new rules
For the new season beginning September 2019, New Zealand, Australia and Chile have introduced tougher rules to combat increasing spread of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMST) coming from targeted "BMST" countries.
August 2019
BIMCO has updated its port information database
BIMCO has updated and restructured its port information database which provides the maritime industry with reliable information about port facilities, working hours and national holidays.
July 2019
A full ban on open-loop scrubbers in China’s DECA
On 22 July 2019 China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) issued the “Implementation Scheme of the IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap”.
January 2019
China adopts 0.50% sulphur limit to match IMO regulation
Chinese regulators have tightened its domestic emission control area regulation (DECA) which came into force on 1 January 2019.
November 2018
Singapore MPA to ban use of open-loop scrubbers
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has decided to prohibit the use of open-loop exhaust gas cleaning systems within its port limits, as of 1 January 2020. MPA chief executive, Andrew Tan, announced the new regulation, which is already part of current legislation, in his opening address at the Singapore Registry of Ships Forum.
China to release new domestic emission control area regulation
The Chinese Ministry of Transport (MOT) has passed a new domestic emission control area regulation from 1 January 2019 in their territorial waters.
September 2018
China says no ban on open loop scrubbers in sight
China officials have confirmed that there are no plans to impose a ban on open loop scrubbers in the country, as long as they are in compliance with prevailing regulation.
April 2017
US regulations affecting your ships - get the March update!
This is the latest in a series of reports supplied by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with the intention of keeping BIMCO members appraised of legislative developments in the US affecting international shipping. BIMCO highlights only the relevant developments that would impact members. The full CSA report is also provided.
