A set of new rules on prevention and control of vessel-sourced pollution to inland waters (Rules on Administration of the Prevention and Control of Pollution Caused by Vessels to Inland Water Environment 2015) was issued by the Ministry of Transport of P.R.China ("MOT") in December 2015. The new Rules will repeal its 2005 predecessor when they come into force on 1 May 2016.
In the day and age of social media and smartphones, good crisis management can save lives, limit damage to the environment, reduce the overall cost of the response, and protect the reputation of shipping companies.
We all encounter stressful events in our personal, professional or social life. It is important to remember that not all stress is negative, some stress is positive, motivating us to maximise our productivity and creativity.
