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Sep. 8, 2016
Ballast Water Convention to Enter into Force in 2017
Accession by Finland has triggered the entry into force of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention.
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Sep. 2, 2016
Israel Seeks New Gas Routes to Europe
Israel has overcome delays to the development of its offshore natural gas fields and wants to establish at least two export routes to Western Europe, its energy minister said.
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Sep. 1, 2016
Five Stars Fujian banned from Australia for 12 months
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Hong Kong flagged bulk carrier Five Stars Fujian from Australian ports for 12 months.
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Aug. 30, 2016
M/V PORHOV - IMO no.: 7612474 refused access to the Paris MoU region and released from detention
The above named vessel was detained in port Gibraltar (United Kingdom) on 23rd August 2016 due to multiple detentions.
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Aug. 19, 2016
M/V "JIGAWA" 7208160 refused access to the Paris MoU region
The above named vessel was detained in port Genoa (Italy) on 30th July 2016.
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Aug. 17, 2016
Seafarers urged to renew international STCW certificates
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is urging seafarers with international qualifications to check the validity of their STCW certificates.
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Aug. 8, 2016
Second Fine for Safety Violations at New Zealand Port
New Zealand’s Lyttelton Port has been fined NZ$75,000 ($54,000) for a health and safety breach that occurred after action had been taken over a separate incident involving the death of employee.
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Aug. 5, 2016
IMO Launches Energy Efficiency Portal
The IMO has launched Glomeep.imo.org - a new website that provides information about energy efficient technologies – covering areas such as machinery, propulsion systems hull improvements and energy recovery.
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Aug. 2, 2016
Panama Canal Refutes Accident Claims
The Panama Canal Authority has refuted reports that there have been three collisions in the newly expanded Panama Canal.
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Aug. 2, 2016
Guatemala accedes to convention covering civil liability for oil pollution damage
Guatemala has become the 136th State to accede to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC 1992 Protocol).
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