North American Issues News Archive

INTERTANKO Hosts Chemical Forum in Houston

MOL’s activities in next-generation energy, including its “Environmental Vision” – Roadmap to Net-Zero Emissions, were presented at the latest Chemical... MORE

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CARB ‘In-Transit’ Rulemaking Survey – Respond by 30 April

Further to our previous article regarding the development of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Ocean Going Vessel (OGV) In-Transit... MORE

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US Coast Guard Implements Certificate of Compliance Pilot Program for Tank Vessels Entering Texas Ports

The US Coast Guard has implemented a performance-driven process for scheduling Certificate of Compliance (COC) Exams for tank vessels in... MORE

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Advance notice: CARB Ocean-Going Vessel In-Transit Regulation under development

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing a potential Ocean-Going Vessel (OGV) In-Transit Regulation to address emissions from vessels... MORE

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USCG Marine Safety Alert - Immersion Suits Maintenance and Inspections

The US Coast Guard has issued Marine Safety Alert 03-26 relating to Immersion Suits Maintenance and Inspections. Click here to... MORE

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US and China Port fees postponed for a year

Following the meeting of US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan earlier this week, it appears... MORE

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Strong turnout for US and China Port Fees webinar

Following the implementation of US Section 301 Service Fees (applicable to vessels with a Chinese nexus) and China's Special Port... MORE

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China’s Special Port Service Fees on US vessels

Following the new revisions to China’s International Maritime Transport Regulations on 28 September, China's Ministry of Transport announced on 10 October, that from 14... MORE

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USTR Section 301 Service Fees: Modifications and clarifications issued

On 10 October, the US Trade Representative (USTR) issued a further document with modifications and clarifications to its April Notice.  This... MORE

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Member Webinar: US and China Port Fees Update – One Week On – 21 October

Members are invited to join a 90-minute webinar exploring the developments one week after implementation of the US Section 301... MORE

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