Bunkers Convention – State Certification requirements and issuance of Blue Cards (2)

U.S.A. – Nontank Vessel Response Plans – Update

OPRC-HNS Protocol – Japanese Law amendments

Entry into force of the Bunkers Convention-certification requirements and issuance of Blue Cards and State certificates

The Bunkers Convention will be effective in 2008

Australian Maritime Crew Visa is here

Ukraine-Mandatory Tally of Steel Cargo

MARPOL / APPS and Oil Waste Management

Equatorial Guinea-Fines imposed in the territorial waters

Blue Card-Gas Carriers

Blue Card-Issuance to Registered Owners Only

Welding and Painting Operations at Bushire, Iran

Amendments to Limits of Liability under OPA 90 – USA

Small Tanker Oil Pollution Indemnification Agreement 2006(STOPIA 2006) & Tanker Oil Pollution Indemnification Agreement(TOPIA) (2)

Inspection at Brazilian Ports for Bird Flu

Small Tanker Oil Pollution Indemnification Agreement 2006 (STOPIA 2006) & Tanker Oil Pollution Indemnification Agreement (TOPIA)

Amendments to the Japanese Legislation of "Shipowners’ Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims"-No.2

Amendments to the Japanese Legislation of "Shipowners’ Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims"

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 73/78 MARPOL-Oily Water Separators

Taiwan Marine Pollution Control Act and Compulsory Insurance

U.S.A. – response plans for non-tank vessels

Small Tanker Oil Pollution Indemnification Agreement (STOPIA) – No.2

Amended Law on Liability for Oil Pollution in Japan

Implementation Schedule of Supplementary Fund (3rd Tier) Protocol and STOPIA

The Amended Law on Liability for Oil Pollution Damage in Japan

Small Tanker Oil Pollution Indemnification Agreement (STOPIA)

New Russian Insurance Law

Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP) requirements

SPAIN: Tough Policy against Vessels Lacking  the Necessary Certificates on Board and against Polluters.

Disposal of Garbage in Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Australia