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BSEE – investigation of platform explosion & fatality

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) issued a press release stating that the investigation into the 20 November 2014 explosion and fatality on the West Delta Block 105, Platform E has been completed. A number of safety lapses were identified during the investigation. (11/10/16) [https://www.bsee.gov/newsroom/latest-news/statements-and-releases/press-releases/bsee-releases-panel-investigation-0].

EU – European Coast Guard

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) issued a press release explaining the six core tasks and the five support roles of the European Coast Guard. (11/10/16) [http://www.emsa.europa.eu/emsa-homepage/2-news-a-press-centre/news/2851-emsa-s-coast-guard-functions-explained.html].

Denmark – PSCs to target sulphur compliance

The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) issued a news release stating that the Paris and Tokyo MOUs have agreed to carry out a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2018 focusing on air pollution from ships, particularly the sulphur content of fuel. (11/10/16) [http://www.dma.dk/news/Sider/PortStateControlacrossthecontinentstotargetsulphurcompliance.aspx].

Somalia – counter-piracy patrols to continue

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted a resolution with respect to Somalia calling for, among other things, continued counter-piracy patrols in the vicinity for at least another year. Resolution 2316 (2016) (161109) [http://www.un.org/en/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=S/RES/2316(2016)]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.