Marine Link
Thursday, September 24, 2026

IMO – Implementation of MARPOL Regulation 13H – Latvia

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

December 27, 2005

The IMO issued a Circular forwarding a communication received from the Administration of Latvia stating that Latvia has decided to refrain from using the provisions of paragraphs 5,6, and 7 of new Regulation 13H (Regulation 21 new numbering) of Annex I of the MARPOL Convention for oil tankers entitled to fly its flag. MEPC.1/Circ.492 Source: HK Law
With the advent of fuel transition, digitalization, AI and autonomy, innovation in vessel design and operation proceeds at unprecedented speed.
Read the Magazine

The Human Perspective on the Future of Maritime Safety

Autonomy Offshore: Uncrewed Systems Move from Trials to Critical Operations

Subscribe for
Maritime Reporter E-News

Maritime Reporter E-News is the maritime industry's largest circulation and most authoritative ENews Service, delivered to your Email five times per week