This updated article explains how to access the latest information on the list of countries deemed by the USCG not to be maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures.
30 July 2008

From 1 January 2009 vessels operating within 24 nautical miles of the California coast will be required to use marine diesel oil with 0.5% sulphur or less . On 1 January 2012, the level will be reduced to 0.1%.
30 July 2008

U.S. NVMC announce new website address for eNOA/D.
30 July 2008

Recent PSC inspections at US ports have revealed that at least 30% of vessels are not complying with hydrostatic testing requirements for bunker lines. Non-compliance can result in fines and bunkering operations can be stopped.
23 July 2008

ICS, ISF and others have produced a brochure to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of IMO. 
02 July 2008

Special arrangements apply at certain Chinese ports in preparation for and for the duration of the Beijing Olympics 2008.
01 July 2008

In a recent notice the U.S. Coast Guard announced its intention to commence enforcing regulations governing vessel response plans for nontank vessels with effect from 22 August 2008.
01 July 2008