Article – USCG Policy Letter – MPX and EPL/SHaPoLi

HFO ban in the Arctic Waters – 1st July 2024

AMSA Marine Notice 2024/01 - Reduction of Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) from shipping

AMSA has issued Marine Notice 01/2024 which draws attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) non-mandatory Revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life. The revised guidelines, MEPC.1/Circ.906, took effect on 1 October 2023, they are available from the IMO website and supersede MEPC.1/Circ. 833.

China MSA – Special Campaign to Prevent Marine Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Failures

Bimco Updated Russian Oil Price Cap Scheme Clause 2024

BIMCO has released an updated Russian Oil Price Cap Scheme Clause, reflecting changes effective from 19 February 2024. These include the need for per-voyage attestations and itemised pricing for ancillary costs. The updated clause and notes are available here.

Venezuela Sanctions Update

Withdrawal of sanctions relaxation measures under OFAC General License 44

Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman