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USCG – conditions of entry for vessels arriving from the Congo

The US Coast Guard issued a notice stating that, effective September 15, it will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving to the United States from the Republic of the Congo, with the exception of vessels arriving from the Djeno Oil Terminal, a single buoy mooring off-shore, during their last five port calls. In summary, each affected vessel must: (1) implement the Security Level 2 measures from its ship security plan while in a Congolese port; (2) ensure that each access point is guarded and that guards have total visibility of the exterior of the vessel while in a Congolese port; (3) attempt to execute a Declaration of Security while in a Congolese port; (4) log all security actions; and (5) report actions taken to the pertinent USCG Captain of the Port [COTP] prior to arrival in the US. 74 Fed. Reg. 45230 (September 1, 2009).

Singapore Strait – attempted boarding

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre issued an Incident Alert reporting that at 1845 hours local on 30 August, five men (two armed with machine guns) attempted to board a bulk carrier anchored just west of Pulau Nipa in the Singapore Strait. The men aborted the boarding when the ship’s master raised the alarm. This is the third incident in these waters during 2009. (8/30/09).

South Korea – new ship joins counter-piracy task force

The US Navy issued a news release stating that the Republic of Korea Ship (ROKS) Dae Jo Yeong has relieved the ROKS Munmu the Great as part of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) engaged in counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia. (8/30/09).

IMO – prohibition of blending MARPOL cargoes during a sea voyage

The IMO issued a circular providing for prohibition of blending MARPOL cargoes on board during a sea voyage. Physical blending refers to the process whereby the ship’s cargo pumps and pipelines are used to internally circulate two or more different cargoes within the ship with the intent to achieve a cargo with a different product designation. MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.8 (8/3/09).

Australia – oil leak from offshore rig – updates

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued a media release providing an update on the extent of the oil leak from the rig located off the northwest coast of Western Australia. A second media release discusses efforts to track the spill and to apply dispersants. (8/30/09). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.