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Loss Prevention 08 May, 2024Overview of ULSFO off-specs
In December 2022 the 79th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 79) adopted Resolution MEPC.361(79) establishing a Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area for sulphur oxides and particulate matter. The regulation has taken effect on the 01st of May this year.
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Loss Prevention 30 Apr, 2024International Standard for Marine Fuels (Class F) — Specifications of Marine Fuels ISO 8217. The 202
Marine bunker fuel consistently grabs the headlines in industry media, whether it is publications concerning quality such as the bunker fuel contamination crisis in Singapore in 2022 or regulatory changes like the designation of the Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area for Sulphur...
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Loss Prevention 29 Apr, 2024China - Shandong MSA Issues Notice on Recommended Fishing Vessel Route in Southeast Shidao
The Club's Correspondent, A&A Multiprime Corp, has released its 2024 Colombia Drug Smuggling Report, offering a thorough analysis of the shifting challenges encountered by authorities and the maritime industry in their efforts to combat narcotics trafficking.
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Dean CrossleyLoss Prevention Manager
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News 22 Apr, 2024Venezuela - re-imposition of U.S. sanctions
On 17 April 2024 OFAC issued General License 44A (GL44A) which permits the wind-down of oil and gas operations in Venezuela until 31 May 2024, including “the production, lifting, sale, and exportation of oil or gas from Venezuela, and provision of related goods and services” and transactions involving the state oil company PdVSA.
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News 12 Mar, 2024Russian sanctions – FHM Client Alert underlines designation risk
In reaction to a recent spate of new designations by the U.S. authorities against Russia, the Club’s U.S. lawyers Freehill, Hogan & Mahar (FHM) have produced a helpful Client Alert which summarises the actions taken.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director
