US and Canada – Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) – 2019 Flying Season Starts Ahead of AGM season, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the measures of preventing spread of AGM for commercial vessel arriving from AGM regulated area (Far East Russia, Japan, Korea and Northern China). Vessels calling at ports in AGM regulated area should ensure that required pre-departure certificates are obtained and additional self-inspections are conducted.   We wish you a pleasant voyage.