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Feb. 18, 2016
M/V Andrey Osipov refusal of access to the Paris MoU region has been lifted
The refusal of access to Paris MOU ports, referred to in our letter of 20.07.2015, is now cancelled.
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Feb. 17, 2016
Death Ship Master Doesn't Remember Turning VDR Off
For the first time, the former master of the Sage Sagittarius has appeared in person at the Australian inquest into the death of two crewmembers.
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Feb. 17, 2016
Voluntary Vessel Fuel Oil Sampling Program
MARPOL Annex VI requires ships to limit sulfur emissions in the ship’s exhaust, either by using fuel with low sulfur content or by an approved, fully-operational emission control technology.
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Feb. 8, 2016
US COAST GUARD APPROVES OFFICIAL ELECTRONIC CHARTS
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard published guidance Feb. 5 that allows mariners to use electronic charts and publications instead of paper charts, maps and publications.
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Feb. 7, 2016
AMSA prohibits vessel from using Australian ports for second time
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has directed that the 86 metre general cargo ship Noah Satu (IMO9313620) not enter or use any Australian port for the second time in less than twelve months.
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Feb. 1, 2016
M/V "SIMONE" (ex “YONG GI”)
M/V “YONG GI” flying the flag of REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE, with IMO number 8035104, called at the anchorage area of the port of Kalamata (Greece) on 15th of January 2015.
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Feb. 1, 2016
Jan. 28, 2016
Oil spill convention celebrates 20 years
A symposium marking the 20 year anniversary of the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC) is being held in Tokyo, Japan (28-29 January).
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Jan. 27, 2016
Assessing security needs in Nigeria
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is hosting a team of IMO maritime security specialists for a needs assessment mission (25-29 January) focusing on physical security and the implementation of IMO maritime security measures (SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code).
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Jan. 27, 2016
Lessons learned from the accident of MSC Flaminia: new guidelines for ships in need of assistance
Today the European Commission presented the new EU operational guidelines for ships in need of assistance.
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