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Training & Exercise Requirements under OPA 1990 (Tank Vessels)
This October ECM SMT/TTX will conduct several OPA’90 Exercise all over Europe for its clients. An in-depth analysis of training and exercise requirements under OPA’90 for Tank vessels would be an useful tool for reviewing thier compliance with OPA’90 requirements. Read more »
Ignorance of US rules is no defence
“Ignorance of US rules is no defence”; Fairplay 01 July 2010, p.22
Fairplay covers ECM’s Joint seminar at Genoa with PL Ferrari and the standard Club highlithing U.S. prosecution of Marpol violation. Read more »
ECM Regulatory Reference Guide (RRG): new revision available
ECM Regulatory Reference Guide (RRG), First Edition, Revision 5, now available for ECM Clients
Handbook for Environmental Regulatory Compliance, 1st Edition, fourth revision updates rules, regulations and procedures in light of the recent revised regulations introduced or better operational interpretation provided. It is an incomparable reference source for all ship-owners and managers and vessels as well trading in US, Canada, Argentina, Panama and Japan.
ECM and PL Ferrari hold joint seminar on US Marpol / APPS enforcement
Herewith below the article published by the Italian Weekly Magazine Ship2Shore about our seminar “Maritime Environmental Compliance & the US Perspective” organized with P&I Brokers PL Ferrari.
Oil Rig Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Affecting Southeastern Louisiana: Last update
Oil Rig Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Affecting Southeast Louisiana
On April 20, 2010, the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded and burned approximately 41 miles off the southeast coast of Louisiana. The Deepwater Horizon subsequently sank on April 22, 2010, causing an oil spill. BP initially reported the amount of released oil from the well was approximately 5,000 US barrels per day (794,920 liters).
