International Convention for the Control and Management of  Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (“BWM Convention”) (No.2)

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

Annual Report 2016 issued by ReCAAP ISC

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

International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 and US Ballast Water Management (BWM) Regulations

ALTERATIONS TO THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION

Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.51

Singapore, Mandatory Adaption of Mass Flow Meter System for Bunker Barges

Entry into force of the Polar Code

International Group Reinsurance Programme for 2017/18 Policy Year

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)

Report on the 593rd Meeting of the Board of Directors

Special Clause for the Maritime Labour Convention 2006

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

Maritime Labour Convention 2006 as amended (MLC): Financial Security Requirements

Philippines – Liquefaction of Nickel Ore (2)