The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) will start a flag inspections program from August 1st, regarding Panama ships calling at US ports, and which are candidates for a Port State Inspection (PSC) by part of the USCG.
Transport Canada has issued Ship Safety Bulletin (SSB) No. 15/2022 to replace its previous SSB No. 12/2021. The latest SSB updates requirements under the Interim Order for Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) which came into force on 1 June, 2022 for vessels navigating in, on or through specific waters in Southern British Columbia.
According to Esenyel Partners, Lawyers & Consultants, pollution fines for Turkish waters have been amended regarding to Environmental Code with a new law numbered 7410 published in the Official Gazette on 15 June 2022.
“MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on” has been chosen as the IMO World Maritime Theme for 2023, on 28 September. The theme reflects the organization’s long history of protecting the environment from the impact of shipping via a robust regulatory framework and emphasizes its ongoing commitment to this important work.