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Nov. 24, 2015
Antigua and Barbuda accedes to multiple IMO treaties
Antigua and Barbuda (24 November) have deposited a number of IMO treaties, including the 2005 Protocols to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the safety of Maritime navigation (SUA Convention).
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Nov. 23, 2015
Protecting maritime radio frequencies
The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) has agreed to continue to preserve certain radio frequencies for use by maritime radar and not allocate them to mobile services.
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Nov. 23, 2015
Morocco ratifies Ballast Water treaty
Morocco today (23 November) ratified the Ballast Water Management treaty, bringing the total number of ratifications to 45 States, with 32.93% of world tonnage (35% of world tonnage is needed to meet entry into force criteria).
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Nov. 16, 2015
Sixth Bulker Arrested in Singapore
On November 12, the Supreme Court of Singapore ordered the arrest of the 180,000 dwt Capesize bulker Sparta.
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Nov. 15, 2015
New Book Highlights Human Performance Limitations
The Nautical Institute’s latest book, Human Performance and Limitation for Mariners, builds on a concept first introduced in the aviation industry that was responsible for a massive reduction in accidents.
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Nov. 14, 2015
Canada to Ban Tankers from Northern B.C. Coast
Canada will implement a moratorium on oil tanker traffic along the northern coast of British Columbia, effectively slamming the door on a controversial pipeline project that was already facing massive development hurdles.
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Nov. 13, 2015
Understanding biofouling
An IMO workshop in Swakupmund, Namibia (10-12 November), has addressed ways to reduce the effects of biofouling, which occurs when aquatic organisms accumulate on ships’ hulls with potentially harmful effects for marine ecosystems.
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Nov. 13, 2015
Oil Tankers Back Up As Onshore Storage Fills
As land storage sites worldwide reach the brimming point due to a supply glut, tens of millions of barrels of oil are sitting on tankers looking for homes - threatening logistical paralysis.
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Nov. 13, 2015
Pirate Leader Arrested in Philippines
Authorities in the Philippines have arrested the alleged leader of a gang of pirates who hijacked the tanker Rehobot earlier this year.
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Nov. 9, 2015
Tanker Rates Stand Out In Down Market
The market for hedging oil tanker freight has revived sharply this year to a value of $4.5 billion after years of torpor, with ship owners looking to profit from a freight rally and more energy companies scramble to cover risk, industry sources say.
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