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Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90)
30 Jul, 2024
Like many other pollution liability regimes, OPA 90 was enacted in response to a major pollution incident-namely, the loss of 37,000 tonnes of crude oil into Prince William Sound, Alaska, following the...
COVID-19: A Harbinger of Positive Change for Shipowners and Seafarers?
12 Jan, 2022
The pandemic has been disastrous for seafarers: but the increased psychological focus on their mental wellbeing might cue improvements that benefit everyone.
Anchoring Outside Port Limits In Singapore: How To Avoid Collisions
16 Mar, 2009
Vessels calling at Singapore for bunkers often anchor “Outside Port Limits” (OPL) to avoid port charges and pilotage fees. This has been common practice for many years. However, in the past few weeks...
Marine Diesel Engine Lubrication
23 Dec, 2024
In recent months several entered vessels
have experienced main engine breakdowns
caused by heavily contaminated lubricating
oil. All of the vessels were relatively new.
Bunker Quality Disputes Part 1: Practical and Technical Measures
09 Nov, 2022
The consequences of burning off-specification bunkers can be severe, possibly leading to the breakdown of the vessel’s machinery. Even where off-specification bunkers do not result in a breakdown, the...
Canada - Stricter Environmental Protection Measures Now Mandatory for Cruise Ships
06 Jul, 2023
Transport Canada recently announced that the voluntary environmental measures introduced in April 2022 for cruise ships have become mandatory. The objective is to ensure that cruise ships adopt more sustainable...