Subject:The M aritime S afety A dministration of the Peoples Republic of China issued Operational Guidance for Ships and Seafarers for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Epidemic (V1.0) Dear Sirs or Madam, TheGuidancewas issued by the M

The prevention of affected patients from overseas epidemic areas, is the top priority of the current epidemic prevention and control work at the port. The epidemic prevention and control should be grasped carefully so that foreign crew memb

Ministry of Transport of the Peoples Republic of China has announced the following matters concerning the arrangements for crew shifts of Chinese-flagged international sailing vessels during the novel coronavirus pneumonia: 1.Shipping compa

Subject: Fujian MSA issued New Edition of Implementing RegulationsforSafetySupervision and Management of Vessel Traffic Service and Service Guide for VTS The new Edition of Implementing RegulationsforSafetySupervision and Management of Vess

Dalian Customs announced Thursday that 5300 tons of marine fuel oil under the supervision of Beiliang Port customs, affiliated to Dalian customs, has been successfully put into storage in the export supervision warehouse of China Marine Bun

Dalian Customs announced Thursday that 5300 tons of marine fuel oil under the supervision of Beiliang Port customs, affiliated to Dalian customs, has been successfully put into storage in the export supervision warehouse of China Marine Bun

China MSA is making the following announcement regarding the handling of maritime related matters by Chinese domestic vessels during the period of epidemic prevention and control: 1.If the relevant certificates ofships, seafarers, and ship

Ministry of Finance of the Peoples Republic of China announces the export tax rebate policy for bunkering on international sailing ships. The announcement are as follows: 1. The export tax rebate (exemption) policy shall be implemented for

China has reportedly launched fresh restrictions on thermal coal imports this year, with tightened customs declarations at certain ports effective Friday, market sources said. Caofeidian port in northern China and Rizhao port in the eastern

At a recent Navigational Safety Seminar in the territory the deputy director of marine, S F Wong offered, along with general guidance on navigational safe practice, an update on recent legislation. To strengthen the provision and usage of l

On January 3, Qingdao MSA investigated and punished a foreign ship that failed to use marine fuel in accordance with the requirements of the air pollution emission control zone. This is the first case in which Qingdao s international sailin

The IMO considers exhaust gas scrubbers to be an acceptable means of reducing vessels sulphur emissions and ensuring compliance with MARPOL Annex VI. A separate guideline, Resolution MEPC.259(68), specifies the requirements for the verifica

China MSA has recently launched special safety supervision work for ships intending to enter the waters near Zhuhai. The relevant matters are notified as follows: Implementation time and scope (1) During the period from December 16 to Decem

On December 10, the 4th Working Conference of the National Tripartite Coordination Mechanism for Maritime Labor Relations was held in Beijing. The meeting reviewed and approved the newly revised Chinese Seafarers Collective Agreement. Accor

On November 20th, Premier Li Keqiang presided over the State Council executive meeting. To promote the development of the maritime industry, adapt to the domestic demand for rapid growth of seafood, and learn from international practices, f