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American Shipper
Singapore tanker operator fined $1.65 million for oil bilge dumping
UNIX Line’s tanker, Zao Galaxy, discharged the contaminated water overboard in early 2019 during a voyage between the Philippines and California’s Port of Richmond.
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Air Cargo
DHS: Cargo not deemed COVID-19 threat
European travel ban won’t affect trade, agency confirms.
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COVID-19 exposing funding shortfalls at US ports — security expert
Congress urged to double Coast Guard budget over next decade.
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American Shipper
Ports begin enforcing bunker fuel carriage ban
Ships found carrying noncompliant fuel risk detention, monetary penalties.
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Air Cargo
DOT reassures Congress on COVID-19 response
Chao outlines five measures aimed at protecting passenger and cargo transportation.
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American Shipper
Singaporean tanker operator pleads guilty to oily bilge dumping
Unix Line admitted that its tanker, Zao Galaxy, illegally discharged oily bilge at sea while on route from the Philippines to California’s Port of Richmond…
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Maritime
Commentary: This Arctic party needs some good icebreakers
The Artic Ocean may be the next area that sees the superpower nations "rubbing up" on each other in search of faster ocean passage and…
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American Shipper
US orders vessel crew restrictions in wake of coronavirus
Ships recently in China considered a “hazardous condition”
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American Shipper
US updates IMO 2020 enforcement policy
Ship owners failing to prove compliance face criminal fines and penalties.
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Maritime
Commentary: Drone use by ports to increase in 2020
The use of drones and other technology will help ports streamline operations, increase safety and vigilance for drugs and pollution.
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