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Piracy - Attacks in the Singapore Strait
02 Sep, 2015
On 21 and 22 August 2015, several eastbound vessels within the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) were attacked. Three were targeted during the night of the 20/21 August and another three...
Fitting and removal of temporary lashing points
09 Jun, 2022
It is sometimes required in the dry cargo trades for fixed lashing points to be temporarily fitted for securing of cargo and then removed at the end of the voyage. From cases we have reviewed, toolbox...
Hong Kong: Air Pollution Control (Ocean Going Vessels) (Fuel at Berth) Regulations
26 Mar, 2015
With air quality a particular concern for the authorities in Hong Kong, in 2012 the government introduced a fuel switching scheme encouraging owners to use low sulphur fuel on their vessels while berthed...
Piracy Update - Piracy Intelligence Reports
18 Jan, 2011
Further to the ongoing piracy problems in the Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin and the Indian Ocean and in addition to the information provided by the Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa, the US Office...
IMO - Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces aboard Ships
08 Mar, 2012
On 30 November 2011 the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted Resolution A. 1050(27) “Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships”. The revised recommendations replace...
Malacca and Singapore Straits – Increase of Piracy Incidents
02 Mar, 2023
The Malacca and Singapore Straits are two of the world's busiest and most important waterways. However, the region has been plagued by piracy incidents for many years, and unfortunately, the trend is continuing...
Piracy - Guide for Tankers Operating in Asia against Piracy and Armed Robbery involving Oil Cargo Th
11 Jan, 2016
With an increase in the number of cargo thefts involving tankers in Asia since 2011, particularly incidents involving vessels of less than 3, 000 GT, the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy...
Canada: Marine Carrier Codes and ACI Submissions
05 Jun, 2013
The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) has recently announced changes to its Advance Commercial Information (ACI) requirements, the details of which are set out in a letter recently received by the Shipping...
India - Ban on Vessels Over Certain Age Profiles
13 Mar, 2023
To ensure the safety and security of its waters, the government of India has implemented a ban on vessels over a certain age profile. The new regulation under DSG Order 06 of 2023, which took effect on...