A question of rules

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A new set of Common Rules have been drafted which shall establish a global standard, increased structural durability, longer asset life and eliminate competition on minimum structural scantlings and shall come into effect on 1st July, 2005. Development in technology, structure and design, necessitated the formation of the new rules. While the implementation of the new rules reduces design costs and manufacturing cost due to uniform designs for shipbuilders, increased initial steel weight, means higher initial costs for ship owners.

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International law in jeopardy from EU

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The arguments raised against the EUs for forwarding the internationally agreed phase-out dates of single hulltankers are described. The impact of banning single-hull tankers on the dynamics of fleet usage is presented.

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EC criminalization won't work

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The implications and interpretation issues of the new European Commission directive against ship-source pollution are detailed.

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