Statutory
Amendments of IMSBC Code
22/01/14
The revised IMSBC Code, is going to enter into force on 1st January 2015. Until then IMSBC Code "2012 Edition" is applicable.
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All New Regulations for 2013
07/04/13
In this post forthcoming requirements for 2013 are listed. Links referring to associated issuing authorities has been added for your easy reference. Read More...
The Manila Amendments
11/12/11
The Manila amendments of the STCW convention will come in force on 1st January 2012. In this post you will find the major amendments and application time table. Read More...
Fuel Oil Sulfur limit reminder as from 1st January 2012
09/11/11
According with current Marpol Annex VI Sulfur limit as from 1st January 2012 is set to be 3.5% from currently 4.5%.
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Voluntary application of Ballast Water Management in Mediterranean region as from 1st January 2012
29/10/11
According with BMW.2/Circ.35 vessels before entering Mediterranean region or engaged in traffic between MED&Black Sea ports should voluntarily exchange ballast according with D-1 requirement of the ballast water management convention as from 1st January 2012. Read More...
Revision of the Guidance for the Recording of Operations in the Oil Record Book according with MEPC.1/Circ.736/Rev.1
20/09/11
According revised MEPC.1/Circ.736/Rev.1 issued 24 August 2011 some changes in the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I - Machinery Space Operations. This is an amendment to the MEPC.1/Circ.736 issued 8 November 2010 which is revoked. In this post you will find all changes and a marked said circular. Read More...
Malta's earlier adoption of Fall Prevention Devices (FPDs)
17/08/11
Malta administration announced an earlier implementation of Fall Prevention Devices FPD onboard existing Maltese register ships not later than 1 January 2013. Read More...
IAMSAR Update
01/06/11
As from 1 June 2011 according with MSC.1/Circ.1367 vessels must have onboard the updated International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) manual.
We suggest to print the IAMSAR Update, file them in the vessels IAMSAR folder and present them upon request to avoid any remarks. IMO Note
We suggest to print the IAMSAR Update, file them in the vessels IAMSAR folder and present them upon request to avoid any remarks. IMO Note
Restrictions in Wider Caribbean Region
09/05/11
In this post you can find a map of wider caribbean area, description of the requirements and list of marine pollutants according with IMDG Code that ship operators must handle accordingly in said area. Read More...
IMDG Code amendments affecting carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form.
06/12/10
Changes in SOLAS Chapter II-2, regulation 19 have been implemented in order to reconcile deferences between SOLAS and IMDG Code. These changes are effective as from 1 January 2011. Said changes have no effect to vessels carrying only solid dangerous goods in bulk form. As you can see from the attached pages amendments are affecting goods carried in packaged from. Read More...
Ship To Ship oil transfer (STS) operation plans for oil tankers.
05/12/10
Oil Tankers of 150 GT and above engaged in transferring oil CARGO between vessels must have a STS operational manual onboard not later than the first annual, intermediate or renewal survey after 1 January 2011. Read More...
New definition of "Sludge Tank" and amended Oil Record Book Codes according with Marpol Annex I as from 1 January 2011.
11/11/10
As from 1 January 2011 a new definition of "Sludge Tank" is applicable to vessels with Marpol Annex I (IOPP) certificate. Also the codes for Oil Record Book has been amended. Ch. Engineers should use new codes in their ORB entries in order to avoid problems with PSC. In this post we have prepared a comparison between old and new Oil Record Book codes for your easy reference, describing the requirements. You can download highlighted MEPC187(59). Read More...
Denial of entry by USCG for vessels with three detentions within 12 month period
18/10/10
US Coast Guard has advised that they have now implemented a system that monitors vessels history and are in position to ban substandard vessels from entering US ports. The ban will be applied to vessels of non US flag with three detentions within a twelve month period. Vessels must comply to all international IMO and US regional requirements. Also the vessels must be able to prove that they have an effective ISM and that they do not represent a potential security threat. Read More...
New list with acceptable cleaning agents for Chemical Tankers or Marpol Annex II vessels
30/08/10
According with 13.5.2 of revised Marpol Annex II which came in to force 1 January 2007, places restrictions on the cleaning agents used in tank cleaning operations applicable to chemical tankers or vessels with Marpol Annex II certificate. Restricted cleaning agents according to MEPC/Circ.363 can be used up to 31 December 2010 and can be sold up to 1 August 2010.
List of acceptable cleaning agents can be found in this post, to be used after the above dates.
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List of acceptable cleaning agents can be found in this post, to be used after the above dates.
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ECDIS for New Buildings and Existing Vessels Requirement
29/08/10
Electronic Chart Display and Information System ECDIS will become mandatory to some types of new ships and some types of existing ships in their first periodical survey after the dates mentioned in the following table.
First periodical survey refers to the first annual, intermediate or class renewal survey after the following dates. Read More...
First periodical survey refers to the first annual, intermediate or class renewal survey after the following dates. Read More...
Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) requirement
04/08/10
New buildings and existing ships need to be equipped with (BNWAS) in order to monitor bridge activity and detect bridge officers disability which could leak to marine accidents. Although due dates for existing ships are first periodical survey (annual intermediate, renewal) after 1 July 2012 the earliest, it is advisable to arrange retrofitting in forth coaming Dry Docking/SS/ITSS. In this post you will find what BNWAS is and applicable dates depending on vessels type and size. Read More...
LSA Code Amendments applicable to New Buildings
06/07/10
LSA Code amendments concerning changes to life jackets, life boys, immersion suits are applicable to vessels having keel laying on or after 1 July 2010. For vessels with keel laying before 1 July 2010 the LSA amendments are applicable for replacement equipment ONLY. Read More...
Indian Iron Ore fines liquefaction resulting to vessels capsize or excessive list
21/06/10
This post brings attention to the ship managers of the dangers that might arise from liquefaction of iron ore cargoes loaded from India ports during monsoon period. Also some useful tips how crew can detect cargoes with moisture content above TML that can lead to liquefaction. Read More...
Record keeping of Ozone Depleting Substances should be maintained onboard after 1 July 2010. (Update)
27/05/10
According with MARPOL ANNEX VI Regulation 12 as from 1 July 2010 vessels must have a list and record book of Ozone Depleting Substances.
This is an update from our previous post with the addition of periodic survey requirements. Furthermore will find list of Ozone Depleting Substances, sample list of equipment, what has to be recorded in ODS record book, commercial names of ODS and in what category and restrictions are applicable to each of them. Finally we will be glad to assist you in the above free of charge. Read More...
This is an update from our previous post with the addition of periodic survey requirements. Furthermore will find list of Ozone Depleting Substances, sample list of equipment, what has to be recorded in ODS record book, commercial names of ODS and in what category and restrictions are applicable to each of them. Finally we will be glad to assist you in the above free of charge. Read More...
Major MARPOL Annex VI amendments effective from 1 July 2010
24/05/10
In this post we present amendments of Marpol Annex VI regulations 2,6,12,13,14,15 and 16. Amendments are effective as from 1 July 2010. Read More...
Mandatory Fuel Oil Change Over Procedures as from 1 July 2010
08/05/10
According to Marpol Annex VI Regulation 14, on or after 1 July 2010 vessels should have written fuel oil change over procedures when using deferent grades of fuel oils before entering or after leaving Emission Control Areas. In this post you can download a low sulfur fuel oil change over calculator. Read More...
Emergency Towing Procedures manuals
01/05/10
The amendments of SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-4 according with IMO resolution MSC256(84) requires that not only tankers but ALL vessels should have an emergency towing procedure manual on board, based on existing equipment. Read More...
Increase of life & rescue boat occupants weight from 75 kg to 82.5 kg
21/04/10
The assumed mass of occupants of life boats and rescue boats is to be increase from 75 kg to 82.5 kg for vessels with keel laid on or after 1 July 2010 according with MSC 272(85). Read More...
GMDSS SART or AIS SART installation is possible on board ships
29/01/10
Vessels having their keel laid on or after 1 January 2010 could use either GMDSS SART or AIS SART in order to allow the use of AIS transmitters in search and rescue operations. AIS-SART must be either class approved or MarED certified with “Whellmark”. Read More...
Means for embarkation and disembarkation
26/01/10
Vessels having their keel laid on or after 1 January 2010 should have approved means foe embarkation/disembarkation for use in port and port related operations according with MSC256(84) Read More...