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Saturday, 31 January 2026

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On Duty

Saturday, 31 January 2026

EMERGENCY CONTACT:

+54 911 4446 0662

ITOPF – PREFECTURA NAVAL ARGENTINA – OIL SPILL RESPONSE WORKSHOP

Monday, 24 September 2018

Following the success of the Seminar on Oil Pollution organized jointly with the Argentinean Coast Guards (Prefectura Naval Argentina – PNA) in May 2017 [see Circulare dated 10/5/2017], Pandi Liquidadores SRL has organized a new workshop between ITOPF and PNA on Oil Spill Response.

The Workshop took place in 21st and 22nd August 2018 at the Edificio Guardacostas of PNA. Lectures and practical execises took place upon which different spill scenarios were discussed and simulated. 

The event was welcomed by the ITOPF and PNA whose young officers attended, streightening ties between the Industry and the Authorities which are committed to a continued trainning and planning in order to provide effective response in case of a spill.

UPDATE: Circular 35/2020: LYMANTRIA DISPAR PLAGUE (GYPSY MOTH)

UPDATE: Circular 35/2020: LYMANTRIA DISPAR PLAGUE (GYPSY MOTH)

Circular 035/2020 on the “Gypsy Moth” regulation in Argentina has been updated to reflect the Resolution 533/2022 SENASA which modified slightly the flying periods that shall be considered for certification purposes. These changes have been identified in red in the translation of Annex II enclosed. We have also updated the financial exposure for fines at current ROE.

Strikes Alert

Strikes Alert

The Maritime, Port and Naval Industry Federation (FeMPINRA) has announced that several strikes will be implemented in the forthcoming weeks.

CIRCULAR 47/2023 – Parana River low waters (Update)

CIRCULAR 47/2023 – Parana River low waters (Update)

According to the last monthly report issued by our National Institute of the Water, in March 20203 the effect of La Niña phenomenon weakened and a transition to a neutral effect is expected in the southern autumn.

[UPDATE] CIRCULAR 36/2020 – SPEED REGULATION

[UPDATE] CIRCULAR 36/2020 – SPEED REGULATION

On 20th March 2023 the Argentine Coast Guards – Delta Zone issued a new Disposition (DISFC-2023-254-APN-PZDE#PNA) establishing new speed limits between Kms. 181 and 205 of the Pasaje Talavera branch of the Parana River. According to the disposition, as of 21st March 2023, the maximum speed for vessels sailing upriver is 9.5 knots; and downriver 10 knots (SOG) with an allowance of 5% in both cases – except between Kms. 183 ~ 186 where the vessels shall sail at their minimum speed compatible with good steering only.