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USCG – BWMS compliance date extensions

The US Coast Guard issued a bulletin providing a closer look at NVIC 01-18 and BWMS compliance date extensions. (3/7/18) [http://mariners.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2018/03/07/3-7-2018-a-closer-look-at-nvic-01-18-and-bwms-compliance-date-extensions/].

USCG – ninth BWMS type approval request

The US Coast Guard issued a bulletin stating that it received an application for Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) type approval for the BALPURE BWMS. This is the ninth application received requesting such type approval. (3/7/18) [http://mariners.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2018/03/07/3-7-2018-ninth-application-received-for-bwms-type-approval/].

DOS – meeting on 2 April re MEPC 72

The Department of State (DOS) issued a notice stating that a meeting will be held on 2 April to prepare for the upcoming session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 72). Topics on the agenda include ballast water management, air pollution and energy efficiency, and reduction of GHG emissions. 83 Fed. Reg. 9882 (3/8/18) [https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-03-08/pdf/2018-04686.pdf]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.