Two papers, covering operational and safety aspects of in-water cleaning, as well as the revised Procedure for independent testing and certification of in-water cleaning companies, have been submitted to the 11th session of the IMO’s Pollution Prevention and Response Sub-Committee.
BIMCO is establishing more ways for members to engage with us such as panels and networks. Read about specific ones where you can get involved.
BIMCO’s committee structure will change to reflect the increased importance of the environment while maintaining a thorough debate on safety. The BIMCO Board of Directors agreed to the change at a meeting in December.
Dear members, dear BIMCO community Firstly, I hope you, your family, your colleagues, and your seafarers are well despite the disruptions and challenges that the pandemic continues to throw our way. At this time last year, I believe we had all hoped to look back at COVID-19 as a thing of the past on... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The engine manufacturers' association publishes important guidance on the new ISO 8217 standard for specifications of marine fuels. BIMCO share this guideline to create awareness in the industry.
The California State Lands Commission (Commission) has adopted ballast water discharge standards meaning that ships arriving into the US will be one step closer to having to follow just one set of standards as opposed to different state-specific regulations. BIMCO welcomes the decision, as having st... Please follow the link to continue reading.
At the 76th session of the Maritime Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 76), the IMO has prohibited the use of cybutryne in antifouling systems (AFS) from 1 January 2023, as studies have proven that the substance is harmful to a variety of marine organisms.
California has amended regulation in section 2298.5 in Article 4.8 of Title 2, Division 3 of Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations. The regulatory changes become effective on 1 January 2021. It changes the way ships should submit information through the Marine Invasive Species Program Annu... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 5) will meet next week.
At the 76th session of the Maritime Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 76), the IMO has prohibited the use of cybutryne in antifouling systems (AFS) from 1 January 2023, as studies have proven that the substance is harmful to a variety of marine organisms.
