New SOLAS Requirements regarding Plans and Procedures for Recovery of Persons from the Water
The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), at its 91st Session (November 2012), adopted amendments to SOLAS which contain the new…
US EPA 2013 VGP Requirements come into effect 19 December 2013
On 28 March 2013, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the 2013 Vessel General Permit (2013 VGP) to regulate…
Launch of Joint CIC on propulsion and auxiliary machinery by Paris, Tokyo & Indian MoU
The Maritime Authorities of the Paris, Tokyo and Indian Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control have launched a…
CMoU launches its first CIC to assess compliance with MARPOL Annex I Regulation 14
The Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding (CMoU) on Port State Control has launched its first Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC), from 1…
China MSA Requirement for Damage Control Booklets
Following a recent case in China where the China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) issued a deficiency (Code 17) requesting a…
PARIS MoU Harmonized Verification Programme (HAVEP) on Passenger Vessels
A Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) regarding passenger ship safety operational control matters has been launched by Paris MoU, covering the…
Biofouling Management Plan
Studies have shown that biofouling can be a significant factor for the transfer of invasive aquatic species. Biofouling on ships…
Paris And Tokyo MoUs on Port State Control will hold joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign on fire safety systems arrangements
The 43 Maritime Authorities of the Paris and the Tokyo Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch…
SEEMP – Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
Despite the undoubted CO2 efficiency of shipping in terms of grams CO2 per tonne-mile compared to other modes of transport,…
Determination of mooring fittings safe working load (SWL)
Determination of mooring fittings safe working loads (SWL), has recently become a ‘hot issue’ especially for the existing ships aging…