Leading ship registries — including the world’s largest, the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) — have launched the Registry Information Sharing Compact (RISC) database. The initiative, created as a sovereign decision by member states and reputable flags, aims to keep flag registries informed and up-to-date with vessels’ backgrounds and any sanctions issues.
“The Registry Information Sharing Compact database marks a significant advancement in our collective efforts to...
The Liberian Registry has named Commander Norm Witt (USCG, retired) its vice president, port state control affairs.
In this role, Witt will be responsible for coordinating and building professional relationships with various PSC (port state control) entities including the United States Coast Guard to better support the registry’s clients. Through this position, Witt can assist ship owners and operators through inspections or other obstacles they might face.
“I’m excited to be in a position where...
The integration of the shipping sector into the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) brings substantial costs and compliance challenges for ship owners and Rapallo, Italy, headquartered fleet performance solutions specialist Oceanly warns that, without proper management, owners could face considerable financial liabilities.
As from January 1, 2024, ship owners are required to purchase emission allowances for the CO2 their vessels emit. With the current EU Allowance (EUA) price hoverin...
Federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations are often an area of concern for both individual truck drivers and motor carriers. This has been especially true since the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) introduced multiple significant changes to existing rules in September 2020.
The regulation changes in 2020 shifted the landscape of the average driver’s day-to-day routines. Those changes included:
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/understanding-hos-compliance-top-violations-for-carriers
While onboard carbon capture (OCC) is gaining increasing interest as way for ships to continue operating on conventional fuels while reducing emissions, there seem to be all sorts of questions around things like what to with the carbon once its capured.
A new DNV white paper says that successful commercial uptake of OCC depends on collaboration between regulators, policy makers, industry stakeholders, class, and suppliers.
The white paper, “The potential of onboard carbon capture in shipping,”,...
https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/dnv-onboard-carbon-capture-is-technically-feasible-but/
Drug and alcohol violations quickly sideline drivers, creating stress for all parties involved. When drivers fail or refuse testing – or when carriers have concrete knowledge of a driver’s illegal drug or alcohol usage – they must be immediately removed from the driver’s seat. The journey back can be daunting for drivers and carriers alike.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has provided a detailed framework surrounding driver drug and alcohol violations – including return-to-work...
Two whistleblower crewmembers could be awarded up to $500,000, if a plea deal filed in New Orleans federal court yesterday is approved by the court. Two related companies that operated the motor tanker PS Dream – Prive Overseas Marine LLC and Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret – pleaded guilty to conspiracy, knowingly violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and obstruction of justice related to the falsification of the tanker’s Oil Record Book, which is a required log.
The guilty...
The chief engineer and second engineer of the 47,999 dwt, Greek-flagged oil tanker M/T Kriti Ruby, which is operated by Avin International, pleaded guilty May 7 to charges related to the concealment of pollution by falsifying records. The chief engineer also pleading guilty to charges related to the discharge of oily waste into the sea from a commercial vessel near a petroleum terminal in Sewaren, N.J..
The maximum penalty on each pollution charge is six years in prison and a maximum fine of...
https://www.marinelog.com/legal/two-tanker-engineers-plead-guilty-to-pollution-charges/
Carnival Corporation’s nine cruise lines and 90-plus ships sail all over the world, making more than 22,000 port calls each year to over 800 destinations, each with potentially different environmental regulations governing vessel operations. Rigorous requirements on air emissions, purified water release, and many others, can vary considerably on a day-to-day or even hour-by-hour basis depending on a vessel’s location and onboard equipment. To give crews access to the information needed to...
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is coming up next month. It is a high-visibility, high-volume inspection and compliance enforcement initiative, and carriers should begin preparing now to avoid racking up unexpected violations.
This three-day Roadcheck — which takes place in Canada, Mexico and the United States — is scheduled for May 14-16.
“Don’t let this three-day event sneak up on you. Out-of-service inspections can dramatically impact a carrier’s safety...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-to-prepare-for-cvsa-international-roadcheck-2024