The Minister for Transport & Minister for Roads has recently issued the following press release, on the changes being introduced into the Marine Pollution Act 1987 (NSW).
Highlights Issue 1 (2001)
17/03/2002
Further to our Bulletin 66/1998, we have been advised that SIPBS (State Inspection for Protection of the Black Sea) are continuing to take infringements of the ballast water regulations very seriously.
Incidents in 2000 & 2002 illustrate strict response of U.S
Circular 6/02: Rule Amendments
04/02/2002
Circular 4/02: War Risks P&I Cover
02/02/2002
231- 02/02 - Port Health Fines - Brazil
01/02/2002
Referring to our earlier Bulletins - 09 (07/97), 11 (08/97), 35 (02/98) & 155 (09/00), we would like to advise Members of a recent development regarding the fines imposed upon vessels found to have "sanitary infractions" by the Brazilian Port Health Authorities (PHA).
The Paris MOU Committee decided in May 2001 that the new requirements of the STCW Convention should be strictly enforced by Port States in the Region. For this purpose the Paris MOU has developed specific guidelines for assessment of STCW compliance and Port State Control Officers received training during a seminar held in Athens in October last year.