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ReCAAP – 65% decrease in incidents

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre issued a report stating that, during the period January-September 2016, three incidents of piracy and 56 incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported in Asian waters. This represents a 65% decrease compared to 2015. (10/7/16) [http://www.recaap.org/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=459&PortalId=0&TabId=78].

Arctic Council – environmental protection & sustainable development

The Arctic Council issued a news release stating that its eight Member States and six indigenous Permanent Participant organizations recently met in Portland, Maine to advance environmental protection and sustainable development in the Arctic. (10/6/16) [http://www.arctic-council.org/index.php/en/our-work2/8-news-and-events/425-sao-oct-2016-post-release].

India – MLC 2006 enters into force

The Indian Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) issued a notice stating that the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 has entered into force for India. (10/10/16) [http://dgshipping.gov.in/WriteReadData/News/201610100527462304234ms_notices_10of2016.pdf]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.