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JSW Jaigarh Port Authority in India has issued a circular outlining the Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) for vessels mooring and anchoring during the monsoon season, effective from 15 May 2025 to 15 September 2025.
The guidelines have been updated to align with industry best practices, including SOLAS Chapter V, OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines 4th Edition (MEG4), ISGOTT, and local port requirements. Non-compliance with the SOP may result in operational delays, fines, and/or vessel movement restrictions imposed by the Port Authority. Although the guidelines were specifically issued for Jaigarh port, they are highly relevant for vessels calling at any port in the region during the monsoon season.
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Below you will find ARC’s weekly report dated 28 May 2025, covering the period of 22 to 28 May 2025, where the following incidents were reported:
- 3 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 0 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ARC-Weekly-Report-28.05.25.pdf
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The IMO addresses air pollution through MARPOL Annex VI, regulating sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter from ships.
Since January 1, 2020, the global sulphur limit for marine fuel was reduced from 3.50% to 0.50% by mass (m/m). However, some regions, known as Emission Control Areas (ECAs), enforce stricter limits of 0.10% sulphur content. A list of special areas, including those under Annex VI, can be found
Full advisory at the following link.
https://north-standard.com/insights-and-resources/resources/news/marpol-emission-control-areas
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The Lymantria Dispar, also known as the Flighted Spongy Moth Complex (FSMC), formerly known as the Asian Gypsy Moth, is a species of moths, native to China, far-East Russia, and other countries of the Asia-Pacific, such as Japan and Korea.
Spongy refers to the characteristic of the moth eggs which resemble a sponge-like mass. FSMC is a highly destructive pest posing a severe biosecurity risk. If transferred to non-native locations, the FSMC population is also less likely to encounter limitations imposed by natural barriers, such as predators, parasites, viruses, and competing species.
Full advisory at the following link.