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USCG – Hurricane Florence response

The US Coast Guard established a website focusing on its response to Hurricane Florence. (9/14/18) [https://www.news.uscg.mil/News-by-Region/Headquarters/Hurricane-Florence/].

Australia – dangerous, hazardous & harmful cargoes

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued a news release stating that the 'Dangerous, Hazardous, and Harmful Cargoes Handbook' has been updated. The handbook provides theoretical and practical guidance on the rules to shipping dangerous goods by sea. It also outlines the responsibilities of shore and ship based personnel and how these requirements may be enforced through Port State Control inspections or by action of the 'competent authority'. (9/13/18) [https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/news-and-media-releases/dangerous-hazardous-and-harmful-cargoes-handbook-3rd-edition].

Canada – impact of marine shipping

Transport Canada issued a news release stating that a contract has been awarded to assess the cumulative impact of marine shipping on coastal ecosystems. (9/17/18) [https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2018/09/government-of-canada-awards-contract-to-assess-the-cumulative-effects-of-marine-shipping-on-coastal-marine-ecosystems-through-the-oceans-protection.html].

India – polar waters advanced training

The Indian Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) issued a circular providing guidelines for advanced training for ships operating polar waters. STCW Training Circular 22-2018 (9/17/18) [http://dgshipping.gov.in/writereaddata/News/201809170559143226113dgs_cir22_2018_trg.pdf]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.