China – Abolition of the Sludge and Garbage Disposal Requirement on Ocean Vessels before Departure

Guidance for Safe Navigation  during the peak season of Stownet-fishing in Bisan-Seto, Japan 

Ice campaign at the Ukrainian ports

Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.52

Possible delays caused by disembarking sick or injured crew at Fujairah

North Korea Sanctions – US issues general licence for North Korean Mission to the UN

Iran Sanctions － US extends Iran sanctions for 10 years while also extending export authorisation

Sudan Sanctions － US decides to lift sanctions targeting Sudan

International Group reinsurance 2017/18 placement termination of “fall-back” cover

Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.51

Entry into force of the Polar Code

Southeast Asia – Increasing Cases of Abduction of Crew from Ships in the Sulu-Celebes Sea and eastern Sabah region

US – Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Auxiliary Diesel Engines  Operated on Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth in a California Port (“At-Berth Regulation”)

Tianjin, China – A Number of Thefts at Anchorage Reported in Recent Months

China – Establishment of Emission Control Areas (ECA) (No.7)

South Africa – Recent Trend and Countermeasures to Stowaways

Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.49

Result of the Safety Measure for Navigation  During the Peak Season of Stownet-fishing in Bisan-Seto, JAPAN

USCG Safety Alert – Update 1 – Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone Safety Recall

Robbery on board anchored vessels increasing at Puerto la Cruz Bay, Venezuela

Philippines – Liquefaction of Nickel Ore (2)

Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.48

Ukraine – Ballast Water Inspection Problems (4)

Argentine Coast Guard Authorities require an additional ”under keel clearance”  for those vessels sailing through the River Plate basin and River Parana

Egypt – Guidelines for the import of wheat that is affected by the Ergot Fungus

Entry into Force of the Ballast Water Management Convention

Updated ZIKA Virus  Chinese Quarantine Authorities, Requires Mosquito Eradication Certificate for Vessels from ZIKA Affected Areas, – Adding Singapore as ZIKA affected Area

Argentina – Expensive fine imposed when supernumeraries without VISA are on board

Regulations for Vessel Air Emissions: Sulphur in Fuel Content Verification Process in Canada

China – Establishment of Emission Control Areas (ECA) (No.6)