Alpha Marine Consulting is pleased to share that the Keel Laying Ceremony was recently and successfully held at the Chang Bo premises slipway. With this important milestone achieved, blocks 302P and 303P for the YZJ 39K Product / Chemical Tanker Project have now been positioned on the slipway, officially marking
Alpha Marine Consulting P.C. is pleased to invite maritime professionals to a free open webinar on Enclosed Space Entry: Compliance with IMO MSC. 581(110).This session will provide an in-depth understanding of the latest regulatory requirements, practical challenges, and implementation strategies to ensure safety and compliance in enclosed spaces. The webinar
RightShip has recently published its amended Ship Inspection Questionnaire, introducing a number of changes that impact Safety Management Procedures. RISQ 3.2 is scheduled to enter into force around the end of February 2026, further emphasizing the need for vessels to be fully compliant. Companies that proactively review procedures, train personnel,
New Mandatory IMO Pilot Transfer Standards, Entry into Force 1st January 2028 ! (recommended compliance starting from 2026) International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced mandatory Performance Standards for Pilot Transfer Arrangements under SOLAS V/23 (MSC.576(110)), replacing previous guidance. These standards set stringent requirements for the design, installation, inspection, and
Alpha Marine Consulting had the pleasure of attending the 2nd SEASTARS General Assembly in Glasgow as the WP5 Technical Leader, overseeing retrofit vessel designs. Together, we reviewed project progress, aligned on pending items, and exchanged valuable insights with the consortium. A special thank you to our hosts and project coordinator,
Recognizing the increasing accident rate related to Enclosed Space Entry, IMO has updated its guidance with enhanced expectations for Enclosed Space Entry Procedures. The new MSC.581(110) imposes new requirements related to: Space-Specific Enclosed Space Entry guidance for each ship, through the development of an Enclosed Space Register Atmosphere Testing,