Happy New Year With New Marpol Annex V

The purpose of this post is not to inform you about new Marpol V that came in to force 1/1/2013 but to outline major changes of the new Marpol V in order to assist you to make the transition more easily. Read More...

Restrictions in Wider Caribbean Region

In this post you can find a map of wider caribbean area, description of the requirements and list of marine pollutants according with IMDG Code that ship operators must handle accordingly in said area. Read More...

Increasing number of fines in Georgia relating to sewage water treatment

Vessels in Georgia will be inspected as per standard procedure by Black Sea pollution inspectors who will carry out an inspection as per MARPOL requirements. The inspection will usually cover garbage and ballast management, oil record books and an inspection of the machinery spaces. It is quite common for a vessel to be identified as having deficiencies relating to the operation and maintenance of the sewage treatment equipment.

Read More...