Attached (and link provided) is a LAMA Circular detailing the changes to the IMO Low Sulphur Fuel Oil requirements that become effective January 1, 2020. Highlights include: Effective January 1, 2019, vessels operating outside an Emission Control Area (ECA) are…
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The IMO Regulations governing the emissions from ships have focused on limiting the sulphur content of the fuel oil utilized by the vessel. However, the regulations do allow for alternatives. Increasingly, the use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) or…
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From time to time we received requests from ship owners and/or operators to be added to LAMA’s distribution list for the Daily Report and other LAMA reports/notices/emails. As those requesting individuals are your customers; our standard response is to refer them…
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We are facing an unusual navigation situation. The revetment operations at MM 81.0 have a navigation restriction that prevents vessels greater than 700’ from transiting Southbound during daylight hours from 0600-1900 daily. Current weather conditions are causing fog closures mainly…
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SPECIAL GUEST – U. S. COAST GUARD REAR ADMIRAL PAUL THOMAS Topics Include – “What Port State Control Issues Will Vessels Face in the Future” YOUR ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT!!! – Please ensure at least 1 Representative from your agency attends.…
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Our 2018 LAMA Annual Meeting is now set for Thursday, November 29, 2018. We will hold the meeting as before at the Hilton, New Orleans Airport. The meeting format is as follows: LAMA Membership Business Meeting (2:00 to 2:45) LAMA…
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There is no intent to issue blanket Detain on Board orders on all vessels. The information passed was meant as a reminder that crew members are to remain on board vessels until CBP Boarding Officers are able to board and…
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Please see the attached flyer for information about our upcoming LAMA-LINK lunch, which will be held next Thursday from 12-2pm at the Sheraton Galleria in Metairie. All employees of LAMA member companies are invited, and you can sign up here: https://lama-link-august30.rsvpify.com if…
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Check out the attached flyer for information about the first event in our new lunch series, LAMA-LINK, which will be held next Thursday from 12-2pm at the Sheraton Galleria in Metairie. All employees of LAMA member companies are invited, and…
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