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China Pollution Regulations
01 Oct, 2019
Regulations for owners/operators of vessels carrying oil or hazardous cargoes in bulk or any other vessel greater than 10,000gt to contract with a pollution clean-up company (termed an “SPRO”) before entering...
An Introduction to California Pollution Laws & Regulations
02 Aug, 2023
In response to a number of pollution incidents on the US West Coast, the State government of California imposes requirements on vessels in addition to those already set by the Federal government.
We...
An Introduction to Pollution Laws and Regulations in Washington State, USA
04 Sep, 2023
Like many other littoral states within the United States, Washington has exercised the right to legislate its own oil pollution prevention and response requirements. Vessels must comply with both state...
Poles Apart? An Introduction to the Regulation of Polar Shipping
26 Apr, 2023
Ships trading or transiting through polar waters are subject to specific regulations to address the protection of pristine natural environments as well as safety of crew and ships in remote and hazardous...
Turkey - Environmental Pollution Fines: Updated for 2024
03 Jan, 2024
Pollution fines in Turkey continue to undergo regular annual updates, reinforcing the commitment to stringent environmental protection measures. As of the latest amendments effective from 1 January 2024,...
Djibouti - Port Authorities Crackdown on Air Pollution from Vessels
15 Dec, 2023
In their advisory notice, the Club's local correspondent, McLeans, highlighted that the Djibouti Port Authorities have recently escalated their efforts to combat air pollution by imposing substantial fines...
China - Pollution - Qianhe Group - Update
05 May, 2015
As reported in our News Item of 21st April 2015, the Club has been made aware of an issue regarding the Qianhe Group, which provides pollution response - or “SPRO” - services as well as sludge removal...
No. 2 2020/2021 - Pollution Regulations of the People’s Republic of China
28 Feb, 2020
Members are informed that the PRC Maritime Safety Agency (MSA) recently published new Measures of Administration on Agreement for Ship Pollution Response Regime, which will become effective on 1st March...
China - Shandong MSA Revises Rules for the VTMS for Rizhao and Lanshan Ports
26 Apr, 2023
Shandong MSA has published the revised rules for supervising and administering the Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) at Rizhao Port and Lanshan Port in China. The new rules aim to strengthen vessel...
UAE – Pollution Fine for Soot Discharge from Ship’s Inert Gas Systems at the Port of Fujairah
20 Mar, 2023
Fujairah is a major port in the United Arab Emirates and subject to strict environmental regulations aimed at reducing the impact of shipping on the local environment.