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- Ice navigation in Canadian waters
- Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers
- Canadian Ice Service Colour Code
- Canadian Ice Services reports
- Commencement and procedures of the Winter season in Eastern Canada
- Construction standards for types A, B, C, D and E ships
- Joint Industry - Government Guidelines for the Control of Oil Tankers and Bulk Chemical Carriers in Ice Control Zones of Eastern Canada - TP 15163 (2015)
- Guidelines Assessing Ice Operational Risk - Transport Canada
- Ice advisory and shipping support service
- Regulations governing marine navigation in Canadian Arctic
- Superstructure icing
- Winter aids to navigation
- Winter navigation on the River and Gulf of St. Lawrence
- Winter season in Hudson Bay, Hudson Strait and Davis Strait
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Latest Related News
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USA FSMC ( formerly known as AGM) Regulations
Regulations are issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine Office (PPQ). Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) has been changed to Flighted Spongy Moth Complex (FSMC) due to change of name effected in 2022.
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Canadian Ice Services reports
Get the latest ice reports for Canada here.
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Biofouling National initiatives
Brief overview of Port States with national regulations and requirements related to biofouling on ships hull and propeller.
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Sulphur emission control areas and national sulphur emission restrictions
Currently, four sulphur emission control areas (ECAs) are designated under MARPOL Annex VI. In addition, national sulphur emission control areas have been designated in some countries.
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Asian gypsy moth season 2021 - be prepared!
BIMCO provides up-to-date information on the Asian gypsy moth season (AGM) 2021. ** ASIAN GYPSY MOTH IS NOW KNOWN AS FLIGHTED SPONGY MOTH COMPLEX ** Not all countries have introduced the new name yet, but BIMCO has decided to standardise on Flighted Spongy Moth Complex, abbreviated to FSMC.
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Ice Navigation and Seamanship Handbook - 2nd Edition
This 360-page publication will allow seafarers to acquire the necessary knowledge, that when combined with practical experience, will enable safe navigation ...
