Annex VI to MARPOL has been amended to include a system for collecting data on the fuel consumption of ships, thereby giving effect to Resolution MEPC.278(70), adopted on 28 October 2016. This amendment will be effective as of 1 March 2018.

By Decree of 6 September 2017, BAD 2017, 333, a number of amendments to the Prevention of Pollution from Ships Decree has entered into force as from 6 September 2017. It concerns the following amendments:BAD 2010,92amendment in connection with the implementation of the Ballast Water...

Prevention of Pollution from Ships RegulationBy the Regulation on the Implementation of Regulation (EU) no. 1257/2013 (ship recycling) and Regulation (EU) 2015/757 (carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport), GG 55159 of 28 September 2017 the Prevention of Pollution from Ships Regulation has been amended. By...

Union legislation on a system of mandatory surveys for the safe operation of regular ro-ro passenger ship and high-speed passenger craft services dates from 1999. That legislation needed to be updated in order to take into account progress in the implementation of the port state...

With the amendment of the Seafarers Regulation amendments were also made to the model for the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance, Part I and Part II. These amendments implement the amendments to standards A2.5 (repatriation) and A4.2 (ship-owner's liability) of the Maritime Labour Convention (MIF)...

The Port Reception Facilities Decree was amended in connection with the implementation of the Ballast Water Convention by Decree of 3 January 2013, BAD 2013, 18. A new item c has been added to Article 2 after item b. In BAD 2017, 333 has been...

Since 1 January 2018, the Health and Safety Act has obliged occupational physicians and occupational health and safety services to report occupational diseases to an institution designated by the Minister. Article 9, paragraph 4 provides a basis for the financing of the designated institution.

This Directive has been adjusted to new legislation on a system of mandatory surveys for the safe operation of regular ro-ro passenger craft services and high-speed passenger craft (Directive (EU) 2017/2110.

In a letter dated 23 October 2019, the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Van Nieuwenhuizen provided an overview of the state of affairs regarding preparations for the Brexit in the area of ​(among other things) ​maritime shipping).For maritime shipping, the international regulations of...

The advent of the new shareholders Pon Holdings and Parcom Capital guarantees the continuity of Imtech Marine, to allow the company to realize its growth ambition. The takeover creates peace of mind and security amongst employees, customers and suppliers. René ten Brinke, Director Global Services...