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Alaska – Operation Arctic Shield 2016 concludes

The US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that Operation Arctic Shield 2016 has concluded with the closure of the seasonal operating location in Kotzebue, Alaska. The annual operation focuses on performing multiple missions, levering partnerships, and increasing maritime domain awareness to ensure safe, secure, and environmentally responsible activity in the Arctic. (10/31/16) [http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2896038/].

IMO – fuel consumption data collection

The IMO issued a news release stating that the recent session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 70) adopted a requirement, effective 1 March 2018, for the collection of fuel consumption and related data by ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above. This data will be used to inform future decisions relating to control of greenhouse gas emissions from ships. (10/31/16) [http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/28-MEPC-data-collection–.aspx].

Hong Kong – spill response exercise

The Hong Kong Marine Department issued a press release stating that a combined oil spill and hazardous and noxious substance (HNS) spill response exercise was conducted to test marine pollution response capability in Hong Kong waters. (10/28/16) [http://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/publication/pdf/pr161027.pdf]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.