http://www.veristar.comVeristar Info Class and Statutory Newshttp://www.veristar.com/wps/themes/html/VeristarInfo/veristarLogo.gifhttp://www.veristar.com The purpose of this Merchant Marine Circular is to provide the guidelines to be followed in order to obtain the Bunkers Convention Certificate or the Statement of Compliance issued by the Republic of PanamaSat, 3 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/A555654EA3B73BFFC12574D7003EB8FB?opendocumentA555654EA3B73BFFC12574D7003EB8FB03/10/2008 13:29:32 ALL TYPES, Panama, Bunkers Convention Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001, This circular summaries the various important aspects of the LRIT system with a view to enabling companies to ensure compliance in a timely manner and should be read in association with circular 03-2008.Sat, 3 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/81A6D9FCE8F32C78C12574D700337A5C?opendocument81A6D9FCE8F32C78C12574D700337A5C03/10/2008 13:24:58 ALL TYPES, Germany, SOLAS CH V Safety of Navigation, The Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate urgently advises shipowners whose ships are likely to call at ports or terminals of States party to the Convention, to obtain an Evidence of Insurance (known as “Blue Cards”)Sat, 3 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/1433015210A0CD01C12574D700311D48?opendocument1433015210A0CD01C12574D700311D4803/10/2008 11:01:07 ALL TYPES, Netherlands, Bunkers Convention Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001, Up-dated list of marine notices issued by the IRIMon, 28 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/F785950B60AD8C0CC125737100211185?opendocumentF785950B60AD8C0CC12573710021118528/09/2008 10:05:41 ALL TYPES, Marshall Islands, GENERAL , The purpose of this General Directorate of Seafarers Circular is to remind all interested parties that any crewmember who works on board a Panamanian flagged vessel must hold and keep onboard the Appropriate Certificate issued or endorsed by the Panama Maritime Authority.Mon, 28 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/6F83DBEC658D1534C12574D2002D8A70?opendocument6F83DBEC658D1534C12574D2002D8A7028/09/2008 10:20:45 ALL TYPES, Panama, STCW Crew & Watchkeeping, Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001, Certification Requirements.Mon, 28 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/3DEE6C6324ABF743C12574D2002B8473?opendocument3DEE6C6324ABF743C12574D2002B847328/09/2008 10:03:46 ALL TYPES, Marshall Islands, GENERAL , The Panama Administration has issued this Circular with the purpose of updating the instructions and procedures for the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) applications to be submitted to this Administration through the Maritime Security Department.Mon, 28 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/B16CA60CDD6AF4C8C12574D20029E48F?opendocumentB16CA60CDD6AF4C8C12574D20029E48F28/09/2008 09:44:11 ALL TYPES, Panama, SOLAS CH XI A Maritime Safety, Notification of ASP and Data Centre for LRIT purposesSat, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/7FB2966C1379AE1EC12574D00048A54C?opendocument7FB2966C1379AE1EC12574D00048A54C26/09/2008 15:18:00 ALL TYPES, Hong Kong, SOLAS CH V Safety of Navigation, The United States Coast Guard issued a notice on June 23, 2008 to inform U.S. and foreign-flag nontank vessel owners and operators that, effective 22 August 2008, it will begin enforcing the requirement to prepare and submit a nontank vessel response plan (“NTVRP”) for nontank vessels as required by the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004.Wed, 2 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/5F13773AB13CE7EDC12574B8002F2011?opendocument5F13773AB13CE7EDC12574B8002F201102/09/2008 10:40:48 ALL TYPES, ALL FLAGS, GENERAL , The purpose of this Merchant Marine Circular is to provide the guidelines to be followed in order to obtain the Bunkers Convention Certificate or the Statement of Compliance issued by the Republic of Panama taking into account that this Convention will enter into force on 21 November 2008Sat, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/188464EFB4B66966C12574B400565875?opendocument188464EFB4B66966C12574B40056587502/10/2008 14:19:05 ALL TYPES, Panama, GENERAL , This Administration Requirement, developed in line with the applicable IMO Circulars and Guidelines, is intended to establish the interval and extent of maintenance, inspection and testing required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended.Sat, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/1C19F7A8ED5B64A6C12574B4002018DF?opendocument1C19F7A8ED5B64A6C12574B4002018DF29/08/2008 08:23:29 ALL TYPES, Malta, SOLAS CH II-2 Fire, This Administration Requirement provides guidance and instructions on the requirements of Malta in relation to periodical bottom inspection of Passenger ShipsFri, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/7EE5592509012FFAC12574B3004AFD56?opendocument7EE5592509012FFAC12574B3004AFD5628/08/2008 17:51:22 Passenger Ships, RO-RO Passenger Ships, Malta, SOLAS CH I General Provisions, This Bulletin is intended to support existing BMA advice and guidance issued relating to enhancing the safety of personnel when using lifeboats which feature on-load release gear.Tue, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/3BD27B3DD221BFACC12574A90046EB9D?opendocument3BD27B3DD221BFACC12574A90046EB9D18/08/2008 15:03:22 ALL TYPES, Bahamas, SOLAS CH III Life-Saving Appliances, With the publication of this Policy Rule, the Transport and Water Management Inspectorate fulfils its promise to fully map out the regulatory framework insofar as they relate safety regulation under the Ships ActTue, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/7044ADEDDAF02411C12574A900461872?opendocument7044ADEDDAF02411C12574A90046187218/08/2008 14:49:58 ALL TYPES, Netherlands, GENERAL , This circular has the purpose of informing the general provisions of Resolution No.106-26-DGMM of July 2nd, 2008, as well as the means and directives to comply with itTue, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/501514198EE1BA8FC12574A9003093A3?opendocument501514198EE1BA8FC12574A9003093A318/08/2008 11:01:27 ALL TYPES, Panama, GENERAL , This Merchant Shipping Notice is intended to bring to the attention of all parties having vessels registered with IMMARBE of the position of the Administration in respect of the provisions contained in Annex IV of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention which prohibits the discharge of sewage into the sea.Tue, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/F592B07E645A6B39C12574A900298309?opendocumentF592B07E645A6B39C12574A90029830922/09/2008 08:44:54 ALL TYPES, Belize, MARPOL Annex IV Sewage, BMA Guidance on carriage of Immersion suits on cargo shipsThu, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/B6C2A84018F2005AC125703F00542E7F?opendocumentB6C2A84018F2005AC125703F00542E7F13/08/2008 09:00:48 Bulk Carriers, Cargo Ships, Chemical Tankers, Container Ships, Gas Carriers, Oil Tankers, Bahamas, SOLAS CH III Life-Saving Appliances, The Administration will approve the rate of discharge specified in MARPOL Annex IV Reg. 3.1 based upon the ship’s maximum summer draft and maximum service speedThu, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/B3FBF85833D93211C12574A40044ECF2?opendocumentB3FBF85833D93211C12574A40044ECF222/09/2008 08:45:56 ALL TYPES, ALL FLAGS, Panama, MARPOL Annex IV Sewage, In order to improve the exchange of information regarding Port State Control (PSC) Inspections to Panamanian Flagged vessels, all PSC inspections reports, including those where no deficiencies were found shall be reported immediately to the Panama Port State Control Section.Thu, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/CEF2D02E8D34C63DC12574A40040D5B9?opendocumentCEF2D02E8D34C63DC12574A40040D5B913/08/2008 14:30:36 ALL TYPES, Panama, GENERAL , Information on the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution 2001, entrering into force on 21st November 2008.Thu, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www1.veristar.com/veristar/dps_info.nsf/AllByDateInternal/6D9A76BFA6EF6AF6C12574A4002EAAF5?opendocument6D9A76BFA6EF6AF6C12574A4002EAAF513/08/2008 10:42:14 ALL TYPES, ALL FLAGS, GENERAL ,