Regulatory Updates

SK Gas Of South Korea Finalizes Ulsan LNG Bunkering Deal

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SK Gas, a unit of South Korean conglomerate SK Group, is joining forces with compatriot shipping firm H-Line and the Ulsan Port Authority to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering project.

Collaborative Efforts

In that regard, the trio signed a memorandum of understanding for a public-private joint project, according to a statement by SK Gas. SK Gas, H-Line Shipping, and UPA will now work to create a joint venture for the project in the first half of 2024.

Following the...

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Beware Non-IMSBC-listed Shipments that may Liquefy

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Beware cargoes which may liquefy not listed in the IMSBC Code, states a Gard news source.

International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code

Gard is aware of a number of cases involving cargoes which may liquefy that are not listed in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code as Group A cargoes and therefore not declared as such by shippers.

Group A consists of cargoes which may liquefy if shipped with a moisture content in excess of their...

https://mfame.guru/beware-non-imsbc-listed-shipments-that-may-liquefy/

Cargo Sample Procedures: Best Practices

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Skuld’s Senior Claims Executive and Technical Manager, Arnt Stensen, has emphasized the crucial role of cargo samples in safeguarding tanker ship owners against potential cargo claims. He underlined the importance of handling these samples with the utmost care, as published on Safety4Sea.

Type of sample bottles

When selecting bottles for storing cargo samples, several factors should be considered. Plastic bottles (specifically HDPE) are suitable for pure acids or...

https://mfame.guru/cargo-sample-procedures-best-practices/

Transatlantic Liquid Bulk Link: Chemical Tankers Bridging Americas to Indian Ports

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The Suez Canal has announced rebate percentages for certain types of tankers operating between specific regions.

  1. For “Chemical & Other Liquid Bulk” tankers travelling between the American Gulf (including Miami and western ports) and ports in India and its eastern ports: a) Ports west of the Indian subcontinent (from Karachi to Cochin) will receive a 25% rebate on normal Suez Canal tolls. b) Ports east of Cochin until before Port Klang will receive...

https://mfame.guru/transatlantic-liquid-bulk-link-chemical-tankers-bridging-americas-to-indian-ports/

Charting the Seas of Latin America: Navigating the Complexities of Carriage of Goods

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Brazil’s ‘CT-e’ and Delivery of Cargo within Complex Customs Regulations

The UK P&I Club is actively involved in the Latin American and Caribbean region, which is a significant area of business for them. They have prominent Members whose principal place of business is in this region, and many of their entered ships frequently call at ports in Latin America and the Caribbean. Managing claims in this region poses challenges due to the multiple languages spoken (Spanish,...

https://mfame.guru/charting-the-seas-of-latin-america-navigating-the-complexities-of-carriage-of-goods/

BGMEA Urges Customs Department for Streamlined Shipment Certification Process

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The customs authority has been requested to make it easier to issue certificates for short shipments of goods in terms of exports to the top organisation representing Bangladeshi garment manufacturers and exporters, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). A short shipment occurs when the quantity and/or value of goods actually exported is/are less than what is declared in export shipping documents, as reported by Maritime Gateway.

Short...

https://mfame.guru/bgmea-urges-customs-department-for-streamlined-shipment-certification-process/

Deutsche ReGas Acquires Regulatory Approval For A New LNG Import Facility

  • Key approval needed ahead of commercial operations
  • Terminal set to be technically ready on Dec. 1
  • Deutsche ReGas FSRU one of six under development

Deutsche ReGas wins regulatory exemptions for new German LNG import facility, reports a Platts news source.

Deploy a floating LNG import terminal

Privately-owned Deutsche ReGas — which is planning to deploy a floating LNG import terminal at the German port of Lubmin in December — has been awarded 20-year exemptions from tariff and network access...

https://mfame.guru/deutsche-regas-acquires-regulatory-approval-for-a-new-lng-import-facility/

Guidance On Packing Dangerous Goods For Carriage By Sea

As part of our commitment to continued knowledge transfer, the Loss Prevention Department of the UK P&I and TT Club have updated our industry leading “Book it right and pack it tight” publication, to bring it in-line with the most current thinking and regulations, says an article published in TTClub.

Key Insights

1 June 2022 marked the date of mandatory enforcement of the latest version of the IMDG Code, Amendment 40-20. As a consequence, UKP&I and TT have again collaborated to update their...

https://mfame.guru/guidance-on-packing-dangerous-goods-for-carriage-by-sea/

Cyber Trends And Insights In Marine Environment Report

USCG released the first annual Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment (ME) report. This report aims to provide relevant information about best practices to secure their critical systems based on USCG findings, Safety4Sea.

The report

The report intends to aid Sector Commanders, their staffs, and maritime facility leadership teams, including Facility Security Officers (FSOs), IT Directors, Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other...

https://mfame.guru/cyber-trends-and-insights-in-marine-environment-report/

IMO Guidelines To Port State Control For Bunker Sampling

Following the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee session in November 2020, new amendments were adopted to MARPOL Annex VI.

These amendments which will come into force on 1 April 2022, outline methods for sampling from fuel oil tanks to validate the sulphur content of the fuel onboard, says in article published on skuld website.

Guidelines for PSC

Members are reminded to be aware and prepared for Port State Control inspectors who will potentially draw samples from all the ship’s fuel...

https://mfame.guru/imo-guidelines-to-port-state-control-for-bunker-sampling/

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