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USCG – BWM system type-approval summary

The US Coast Guard issued a bulletin summarizing the differences between the US and IMO ballast water standards and the process for US type approval of a BWM system. (10/4/16) [http://mariners.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2016/10/04/bwmtech-north-america-2016-us-type-approval-process-us-vs-imo-standards/].

Red Sea – special warning

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) issued Special Warning 134 stating: "Commercial vessels in the region of the Red Sea, Bab El Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden should operate under a heightened state of alert as increasing tensions in the region escalate the potential for direct or collateral damage to vessels transiting the region. These threats may come from a variety of different sources such as missiles, projectiles, or waterborne improvised explosive devices. Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an 01 Oct attack on a UAE vessel. Vessels in the region should report hostile activities immediately and contact Coalition naval forces via VHF bridge-to-bridge radio, e-mail: catleader@me.navy.mil, phone: 973-1785-3879." (10/3/16). Note: This item was first brought to my attention by my friend Rolf Pedersen of Rolf Pedersen Enterprises.

California – ballast water fee proposal

The California State Lands issued a notice stating that it is proposing to amend the regulations of Article 4.5, Marine Invasive Species Control Fund Fee. Comments on the proposal must be received by 7 November. (9/23/16) [http://www.slc.ca.gov/Laws-Regs/Proposed-MISP4-5.html]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.