North American Issues News Archive

CARB 2020 At-Berth Regulation – VIEs and a Pool, fleet registration deadline 1 Dec 2024

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has advised that for tanker vessels (for visits to regulated terminals at Port of... MORE

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North American Panel holds 54th Session in Houston

INTERTANKO held its 54th North American Panel in Houston with close to 50 delegates in attendance. Chaired by Oscar Pinto... MORE

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EPA Administrator signs Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) final rule

On 20 September, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan signed the EPA’s final rule for the Vessel Incidental... MORE

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EPA Administrator signs Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) final rule

On 20 September, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan signed the EPA’s final rule for the Vessel Incidental... MORE

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Willow Glen Terminal, Louisiana – Change in fees and towing arrangements from 1 August 2024

INTERTANKO has been recently provided with the Willow Glen Terminal (WGT) Vessel Rate Sheet which is effective from 1 August... MORE

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Response to request for information on US ballast water regulations and vessel general permit (VGP) requirements

INTERTANKO has provided feedback to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) following a request for information on the recordkeeping and... MORE

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Members’ comments sought on recordkeeping and reporting procedures under the US ballast water regulations and VGP

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is requesting information about the recordkeeping and reporting procedures under the USCG ballast water regulations... MORE

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US CG-ENG publishes Policy Letter for Ship-to-Ship Transfer of Hazardous Materials Other Than Oil

On 7 May 2024, the US Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) published Policy Letter 02-24, Guidance on... MORE

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Panama Canal: Increase to number of booking slots and maximum allowable draft

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has published Advisory to Shipping No. A-12-2024 detailing recent changes to the number of booking... MORE

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US Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance publishes Work Instruction 002(1): Qualship 21 & E-Zero Programmes

The US Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) published CG-CVC-WI-002(1), CG-CVC-WI-002(1), Qualship 21 & E-Zero Programs on 22 April 2024. It... MORE

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