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Update on Database of Ship-Terminal Interface Issues

Update on 16 Oct 2023: The Database on Ship-Terminal Interface Issues contains entries of 733 ports in more than 100 regions/countries, based on 3093 Reports from masters of bulk carriers. In addition to the information about port reception facility...

October 16, 2023

IMO Misc Issues Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

Anti-fouling and in-water cleaning

Update:- 02 Oct 2023 Contents: IMO Biofouling Guidelines 2023 Australian in-water cleaning standards, June 2023 Assessment of biosecurity performance in New Zealand 1.IMO Biofouling Guidelines 2023 In July 2023, IMO adopted its resolution...

October 2, 2023

IMO In Focus Incidents & Casualties Port State Control & Transparency Reception Facilities

INTERCARGO’s Brief for IMO III 9

The 9th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 9) was held from Monday, 31 July to Friday, 04 August 2023. The INTERCARGO brief covers the following items of this meeting: Lessons Learned from the Analysis of...

August 4, 2023

IMO Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

Maritime Single Window

Update on 20 Mar 2023: Contents: Revised Guidelines for setting up a maritime single window Guidelines for harmonized communication and electronic exchange of operational data for port calls Maritime Service 4 (Port Support Service) FAL 46 had...

March 20, 2023

Incidents & Casualties Misc Issues Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

Stowaway incidents and ports between 2010-2022

Update:- 17 Mar 2023 Contents: IMO statistics on stowaway cases P&I assessment on costs of stowaway cases IMO regulation and guidance to reduce risks of unauthorized persons boarding ships 1. IMO statistics on stowaway cases At the forty...

March 17, 2023

In Focus Ports & Terminals Training, Manpower & Human Element

COVID-19: Updates and Operational Considerations

This webpost only contains key updates; for detailed information, Members should refer to the regularly emailed circulars. 16 Feb 2023: Statement on the fourteenth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee...

February 16, 2023

Cargoes Noticeboard Ports & Terminals Training, Manpower & Human Element

Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage

Update on 10 Feb 2023: Database v.5.0 includes the main elements of 197 reports on 95 anchorage areas in 36 countries/regions. We would provide the other aspects not included in the Database regarding a specific anchorage area upon request. There...

February 1, 2023

IMO Incidents & Casualties Noticeboard Port State Control & Transparency Reception Facilities

INTERCARGO’s Brief for IMO III 8

The eighth session of the Sub-Committee on IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 8) was held remotely from 25 to 29 July 2022. The INTERCARGO brief as attached covers the following items of this meeting: You need to login to...

July 29, 2022

GHG emissions Misc Issues Noticeboard Other Emissions Other Legislation Ports & Terminals

Panama Canal and Its Tolls Structure

Update on 19 Jul 2022:- The Panama Canal Authority issued an Advisory to Shipping No. A-25-2022 dated 15 Jul 2022 as attached, informing that the Panama´s Cabinet Council has Approved the Toll Structure. One element is relevant to bulk carriers:...

July 19, 2022

IMO Incidents & Casualties Noticeboard Port State Control & Transparency Reception Facilities

INTERCARGO’s pre-meeting Brief for IMO III 8

The 8th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 8) will be held remotely from 25 to 29 July 2022. The INTERCARGO pre-brief as attached covers the following items of this meeting: We will attend III 8 and report...

July 18, 2022

Misc Issues Noticeboard Other Legislation Ports & Terminals

Issues with Ship Sanitation Certificate

Update on 23 May 2022:- Contents: Format of SSCC/SSCEC – ports in India Valid SSCC/SSCEC – Brazil Fumigation – Argentina Under WHO requirements, Ship Sanitation Control Certificate/Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCC/SSCEC) are valid...

May 23, 2022

Corruption, Criminalisation IMO Noticeboard Ports & Terminals

IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL)

Update on 13 May 2022: Contents: Amendments to the Annex to the FAL Convention Guidance to implement and adopt procedures against maritime corruption Guidelines for the prevention and suppression of the smuggling of wildlife on ships engaged in...

May 13, 2022

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Update on Database of Ship-Terminal Interface Issues

Anti-fouling and in-water cleaning

INTERCARGO’s Brief for IMO III 9

Maritime Single Window

Stowaway incidents and ports between 2010-2022

COVID-19: Updates and Operational Considerations

Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage

INTERCARGO’s Brief for IMO III 8

Panama Canal and Its Tolls Structure

INTERCARGO’s pre-meeting Brief for IMO III 8

Issues with Ship Sanitation Certificate

IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL)

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