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USCG – Arctic Coast Guard Forum

The US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that heads of the eight coast guard agencies of the Artic nations signed a joint statement in Boston establishing the framework for the Arctic Coast Guard Forum's multi-year strategic plan. The Forum membership includes Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Russian Federation, and the United States. The framework addresses avenues to share information, highlight best practices, identify training exercises, and conduct on-the-water combined operations to achieve safe, secure, and environmentally responsible maritime activity in the Arctic. (6/10/16) [http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2016/06/arctic-stakeholders-gain-momentum-through-historic-forum/].

IMO – cyber risk management for ships

The US Coast Guard posted draft IMO guidelines on cyber risk management for ships. The final guidelines should be available in the near future. (6/10/16) [http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg521/docs/Draft_IMO_Guidelines_Cyber_Risk_Management.pdf].

Singapore – inspection of Yemeni shipments

The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a circular reminding stakeholders of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2216 (2015) providing for inspection of shipments intended for Yemeni ports. Shipping Circular 13-2016 (6/10/16) [http://www.mpa.gov.sg/web/portal/home/port-of-singapore/circulars-and-notices/detail/af34a511-c085-4a6d-a951-3db477f18274]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.