Japan Has New Ship Insurance Requirement
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport issued a Notice stating that, effective 1 March 2005, non-tank vessels over 100 gross tons must have P&I insurance coverageā¦
Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act
Senator Inouye (D-HI) introduced the Marine Debris Research Prevention and Reduction Act (S. 362) to establish a program within the National Oceanic and Atmosphericā¦
New Requirement of Separator System Inspection
The U.S. Coast Guard issued guidance on new requirements for oily water monitoring and separator systems installed on ships after 1 January 2005. The guidance alsoā¦
Single-Hull Phase Out Guidelines Accelerated
The U.S. Coast Guard issued guidance regarding the impact of accelerated single hull tanker phase-out dates and voluntary compliance with the Condition Assessment Scheme by U.S. tank vessels. The U.S.
Submarine Power Cable Repair Project
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) issued a Notice stating that it has prepared an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for the plannedā¦
New Rules for Oil Spill Compensation Enter Force
Increased levels of compensation will be available for victims of oil pollution from oil tanker accidents on 3 March 2005 with the entry into force of the 2003 Protocolā¦
Pier 11 Set for Destruction
Norfolk. today; the total contract amount is not to exceed $91,552,110. performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by April 2008. funds will notā¦
