Attached please find the latest monthly report from the Chamber of Shipping of America.
The report covers, inter alia:
- A report on the discussions taking place in the US government, and between government and industry, concerning piracy off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden. The report describes US policy developments concerning ship security and protection of US flag vessels.
- A further update on the US/Canada proposal to IMO MEPC 59 to establish an Emissions Control Area 200 miles from the coastline of the United States and Canada, as also reported in MC(09)44.
- A report of CSA comments to the Docket on Vessel Requirements for Notices of Arrival and Departure, and Automatic Identification Systems (Federal Register, December 16, 2008, pgs. 76295-76318)
- A summary of two new bills (the Oil Pollution Prevention and Response Act 2009 and the Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2009) being introduced in this session of Congress, including a summary of key sections and draft CSA positions on specific sections of the bill.
- Important information regarding the US Coast Guard Final Rule on Crewmember Identification Documents (effective May 28, 2009), including details of acceptable documents and the applicability of the rule.
- Information about Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) Litigation against the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on the Marine Vessel Air Emissions Regulation.
