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SOLAS: Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
22 Nov, 2011
On 20 May 2011, the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO’s) Maritime Safety Committee at its eighty-ninth session adopted Resolution MSC. (318)89 regarding amendments to the International Maritime...
USA - Ballast Water Discharge Rule
22 May, 2012
Introduction
The final rule amending United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations 33 CFR Part 151 concerning ballast water discharge requirements, and 46 CFR Part 162 covering the approval of ballast water...
IMO Guidance For The Recording Of Operations In The Oil Record Book
08 Nov, 2011
Although updated only recently, the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee’s “Guidance for the Recording of Operations in the Oil Record Book Part 1 – Machinery Space Operations (All Ships)” contained...
Natural Fibre Rope Ladders - Care and Maintenance
24 Dec, 2024
Due to its strength, superior grip, good abrasion resistance and low stretch qualities, manila is usually the rope of choice when constructing lifeboat and liferaft embarkation ladders, pilot ladders and...
Ecuador - Ports Under Heightened Security Measures Following Recent Unrest
12 Jan, 2024
In the aftermath of the recent criminal gang attacks on civilians and government targets in Ecuador, the country has declared a State of Emergency to address the escalating situation. Although the initial...
Piracy - Ships Transiting the Indian Ocean
23 Apr, 2009
Members will be aware of the recommendation in “Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the Coast of Somalia” which states that:
“Ships transiting South and East of the...
Taiwan - New Pre-Arrival Reporting Requirements for the Changhua Wind Farm Channel
20 Oct, 2021
From the 26 October 2021, all vessels (excluding Taiwanese military vessels, government and fishing vessels registered under the Taiwanese flag) are to declare to Changhua Vessel Traffic Services (Changhua...
Onboard Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage: A Promising Solution for Maritime Decarbonisation
01 Aug, 2024
The maritime industry, responsible for approximately 3% of global CO2 emissions, is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious...
Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements (Revised Version) Published
19 Jan, 2022
The International Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA), in collaboration with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), supported by the International Group of P&I Clubs and other industry partners,...
New BIMCO clause to permit deviation for crew changes
23 Jul, 2020
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 across the world, one of the biggest challenges facing the shipping industry has been protecting the health and wellbeing of seafarers.