Regional Regulations News Archive

Clarification on Canadian ballast water requirements

Further to several Member enquiries, INTERTANKO sought clarification from Transport Canada on further requirements for ballast water discharge, specifically in... MORE

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New Zealand mandates Biosecurity Pre-Arrival Report from 1 May 2025

New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), through its Biosecurity New Zealand, has introduced the Biosecurity Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) for... MORE

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INTERTANKO discusses biosecurity at SMM Conference

INTERTANKO gave a presentation on biosecurity at the 2024 SMM Conference in Hamburg last week. The Panel comprised Martin MacMahon... MORE

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Australia's biofouling requirements

Responding to queries about Australia's biofouling requirements raised by Members, the Secretariat has received the following confirmation from Australia’s Department... MORE

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INTERTANKO publishes Guide to New Zealand's Biofouling and Ballast Water Requirements (2nd edition)

INTERTANKO has updated the "Guide to New Zealand's Biofouling and Ballast Water Requirements" to offer guidance to Members on New... MORE

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Australia mandates Biofouling Management Plan and Record Book from 15 June 2022

Australia will require all vessels that enter or intend to enter Australian territory on a voyage that commenced outside of... MORE

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F-gas Regulation EU 517/2014 implementation

Further to several Member enquiries regarding the implementation and enforcement of the European Union’s refrigerant gas regulation EU Regulation 517/2014,... MORE

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USA: Ship fines issued over VGP violations

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued fines totalling $81,474 against two commercial ships over inspection, monitoring, and reporting... MORE

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California to implement United States’ federal ballast water discharge standards from 1 Jan 2022

California State Lands Commission (CSLC) has adopted regulatory amendments that will implement the United States' (US) federal ballast water discharge... MORE

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New Zealand: Biofouling requirements - advisory and webinar on avoiding delays in view of port congestion

Biosecurity New Zealand (BNZ) has issued an advisory recommending vessel operators take proactive steps to ensure that their vessels have a clean hull.... MORE

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