In 2015, the decarbonisation of the maritime transport sector in the EU took an important first step forward with the entry into force of Regulation (EU) No 2015/757 on the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of CO2 emissions (the MRV Regulation).

The MRV Regulation established rules where shipping companies report annually, and accredited independent verifiers verify the reported amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and other relevant information from large ships (more than 5,000 gross tonnage, or GT) calling at EEA ports.

In 2023, as part of the package of measures to reduce emissions from the maritime transport sector, the MRV Regulation was amended.

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Brittania's August 2023 Crew Watch newsletter has a number of really interesting articles on:

1. Durg and alcohol incidents - Advise to crew
2. Liver Health - Disease Prevention
3. Engine Room Fires - Oil leaks or spills
4. Sfe use of power tools guidelines.

A pdf version of the newsletter can be downloaded here.

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According to Spark International, Korean authorities have taken precautions to keep radioactive ballast water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant’s wastewater out of Korean waterways.

As a result, from August 24, 2023 vessels that are entering the ports of Republic of Korea after uptaking ballast water in the ports belong to Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, Ibaragi Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture in the eastern coast of Japan are subject to regulations.

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Brittania P&I has reported on several pollution incidents been reported to them involving the accidental transfer of cargo into an adjacent ballast water tank. The main causes are pitting or corrosion of cargo tanks which results in cargo being flushed out during ballast water operations. These incidents have highlighted the importance of crew awareness of ballast principles and best practices. In this guidance we will explore best ballast practice and how to maintain ballast tanks to prevent such claims.

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