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IMO’s Polar Code helps ensure that ships operating in the harsh Arctic and Antarctic areas take into account extremes of temperature and make sure critical equipment remains operational.

Source Gard P&I 01/15/2019 Alert - However, some coastal states and ports have implemented local regulations with more stringent requirements that restrict or completely prohibit the discharge of washwater from open loop scrubbers or prohibit the use of scrubbers.

11/15/2018 Source: MPA Singapore - The Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore issued Circular #14 of 2018 with a very informative synopsis of the various Resolutions adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the IMO. As usual the Resolutions effect vessel operations in various ways and come into force at various dates.

11/1/2018 Source: IMO - The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has pledged to address the significant problem posed by plastics to the marine environment, with the adoption of an action plan which aims to enhance existing regulat

9/17/2018 Source: International Chamber of Shipping - The guidiance titled "Provisional Guidance to Shipping Companies and Crews on Preparing for Compliance with the 2020 ‘Global Sulphur Cap’ for Ships’ Fuel Oil in Accordance with MARPOL Annex VI" (

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