25 June was the IMO Day of the Seafarer, when we can all celebrate the vital contribution made every day by the men and women who serve at sea. There is no shipping industry without our seafarers, and their immense professionalism and commitment deserves to be recognised.
Many US states choose to require additional evidence of financial responsibility on top of the requirements already mandated by the US Federal government. For example, Alaska and California both require additional Certificates of Financial Responsibility, or COFRs.
West would like to remind Members of the new regulatory requirements coming into effect from the 1st of July 2024 regarding MARPOL Annex 1. It includes the addition of a new regulation to Chapter 9 of Annex 1 under the title Regulation 43A- Special requirements for the use of and carriage of oils as fuels in Arctic waters.
The document provides guidance on the changes made in ISO 8217:2024 specification and highlights the importance of the current version of the standard for the marine fuel users and buyers.
