TOPICS/ISSUES
Regional Regulations
There remains a piecemeal approach to the introduction and application of environmental regulations as they apply to shipping and INTERTANO’s Members. While the development of the US’s Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) is a key example of the need for INTERTANKO to remain actively engaged in the legislative process at a national level, there are other parts of the world where regional and national environmental standards require INTERTANKO’s active engagement, for example in China with waste reception facility regulations and in New Zealand with biofouling rules. INTERTANKO will play an active role with national and regional authorities in ensuring that any future requirements are practicable, reasonable and in line with international (IMO) standards.
Contact
Tim Wilkins
Deputy Managing Director, Environment Director
e: tim.wilkins@intertanko.com
t: +44 20 7977 7012
Elfian Harun
Regional Manager SE Asia & Environment Manager
e: elfian.harun@intertanko.com
t: +65 6333 4007
William Sturdy
Assistant Manager Environment
e: william.sturdy@intertanko.com
t: +44 (0)20 7977 7020
Latest on Regional Regulations
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
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
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
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
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
Key Resources
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
INTERTANKO publishes guide to India's prohibition on the use of single-use plastics and best practices for management of single-use plastics on ships
A number of countries have announced prohibitions on the use of single-use plastics (SUP) on ships plying their territorial waters... MORE