The Department of State will conduct an open public meeting Jan. 23, 2020, led by the Coast Guard, to prepare for the seventh session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response to be held at the IMO Headquarters, United Kingdom in February.
Marine Safety Center receives new application for ballast water management system type approval
The Marine Safety Center received an application for type approval for the ECS-Hychlor Ballast Water Management System manufactured by Techcross Inc.
Waste Reception Facility Series Part 3: Waivers and alternatives
In Part 3 of our series on Waste Reception Facility regulatory requirements, the Facility Safety Branch staff discusses waivers and alternatives, which allow the ports/terminals and the Captains of the Port to identify alternative means of ensuring they meet the intent of MARPOL 73/78.
Waste Reception Facility Series Part 2: Services provided by 3rd party contractors
As discussed in the first blog of this series, when applying for a Certificate of Adequacy (COA), the port/terminal must provide the particulars of the company they plan to use for waste reception/removal services, and update this information with the Coast Guard if it changes.
Waste Reception Facility Series Part 1: Documentation
Over a series of four blogs we will be providing clarification on some of the regulatory requirements related to port waste reception facilities for oil, noxious liquid substance and garbage, and provide information on the roles and responsibilities of port/terminals, vessels, and their agents. First up, is a discussion about proper documentation of Certificates of Adequacy.
Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Miura Co., Ltd.
The Marine Safety Center Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Miura Co., Ltd.
Marine Safety Center receives new application for ballast water management system type approval
The Marine Safety Center received an application for type approval for the HK-(E)R Ballast Water Management System manufactured by Miura Co., Ltd.
Marine Safety Center receives new application for ballast water management system type approval
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center received an application for type approval for the Guardian-US Ballast Water Management System manufactured by Hyde Marine Inc.
Summary of public meeting on IMO 2020 Sulfur cap
In this post we provide a brief summary of the public meeting recently held in Washington, D.C., about consistent implementation of the Global .50 percent sulfur limit.
