A number of new shipping-related regulations coming into force at the start of this year, including new emissions control areas (ECA) zones for ships, seafarer training, and pollution control.
North of England P&I Club says changes are coming to seven international conventions or codes administered by the International Maritime Organisation.
As of the start of 2017, the International Maritime Sold Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code will require, among other provisions, that cargo information will have to include whether the cargo is harmful to the environment.
