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USCG – BWM extended compliance dates

The US Coast Guard posted revised highlights and tips for application concerning extended compliance dates under its Ballast Water Management regulations (3/6/17) [http://www.brymar-consulting.com/wp-content/uploads/Misc/Highlights_170306.pdf]. Note: This is a repeat of Friday's item, with a new link as several long-suffering readers reported problems with the original link.

House – bill introduced re Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs

Representative Sensenbrenner (R-WI) introduced the United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2017 (H.R. 1559) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs, and for other purposes. Representative Sensenbrenner issued a press release explaining the measure. (3/16/17) [https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-115hr1559ih/pdf/BILLS-115hr1559ih.pdf].

Somalia – dhow hijacked

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (MTO) issued a bulletin stating that a small vessel (assessed as a Dhow) has been hijacked in the vicinity of EYL, SOMALIA. Some crew have been put ashore and the vessel is now proceeding to sea; course, speed and destination unknown. Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution. (3/24/17) [https://www.ukmto.org/indian-ocean]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.