In its latest claims review, International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) informed of a case highlighting the importance of keeping up to date with the latest legal developments and requirements.
On 1st July 2017, new laws came into force in California, requiring vessels entering from international waters to deballast more than 200 nautical miles from the coast. The Californian authorities had disseminated this change to the shipping community by way of circulars, while the vessel’s P&I...
https://safety4sea.com/ship-owner-fined-for-being-out-of-date-on-bwm-legal-requirements/