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USCG – search for cruise ship passenger

The US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that a search is underway for a passenger missing from a cruise ship in waters 33 miles northwest of Pinar Del Rio, Cuba. Due to the proximity of the incident to Cuban territorial waters, Cuban search and rescue authorities have launched assets to assist in the search efforts. (3/22/17) [https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/18f27cf].

USCG – Arctic Coast Guard Forum meeting

The US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that it is hosting an eight-nation Arctic Coast Guard Forum Principals Meeting on 22-24 March in Boston. During the meeting, the principals will sign a joint statement to adopt doctrine, tactics, procedures, and information sharing protocols for emergency response and combined operations in the Arctic. (2/22/17) [https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/18f28ea].

IMO – air emissions from ships

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued a notice summarizing the regulations for air emissions from ships under MARPOL Annex VI. Marine Notice 5-2017 (3/22/17) [https://apps.amsa.gov.au/MOReview/MarineNoticeExternal.html]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.