Amendments of IMSBC Code
The revised IMSBC Code, is going to enter into force on 1st January 2015. Until then IMSBC Code "2012 Edition" is applicable.
What is New:
Read More...
Paris & Tokyo MOU CIC on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery
Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery will be performed by Paris and Tokyo MOU member states from 1 September to 30 November 2013.
Read More...Revised guidelines for the maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances.
As from 31 May 2013 revised guidelines for the maintenance of fire fitting equipment are applicable according with MSC.1/Circ1432. In this post a comparison between new and superseded MSC circular is available.
Read More...All New Regulations for 2013
Happy New Year With New Marpol Annex V
USCG Biofouling Management Plan Requirement
North America ECA
Paris & Tokyo MOU CIC for Fire Safety Systems
Focused inspections by Transport Canada officers, regarding North America ECA requirements
Pilot Transfer Arrangements
Update on Chinas SPRO
As discussed in our previous port this regulations require owners/operators of (a) any ship carrying polluting and hazardous cargoes in bulk or (b) any other vessel above 10,000 GT to enter into a pollution clean-up contract with a Maritime Safety Agency (MSA) approved Ship Pollution Response Organization before the vessel enters a PRC port. Read More...
Non Discharge Zone (NDZ) in California marine waters
Statistical Data for Tokyo MOU Concentrated Inspection Campaign
Australian PSC inspectors increased focus on ECDIS compliance with SOLAS requirements
Updated info & FAQ for Approved Chinese SPROs
Below you can find most common and useful FAQ produced by International Group. Read More...
Chinese MSA list of approved OSRO or SPROs contractors
The Manila Amendments
Fuel Oil Sulfur limit reminder as from 1st January 2012
Read More...
Update to USCG requirements
Voluntary application of Ballast Water Management in Mediterranean region as from 1st January 2012
Revision of the Guidance for the Recording of Operations in the Oil Record Book according with MEPC.1/Circ.736/Rev.1
Malta's earlier adoption of Fall Prevention Devices (FPDs)
Chinese MSA list of approved contractors for the Control of Marine Pollution from Ships further postponed
It is advisable that operators do not enter any contractual agreements with any OSROs until the approved list is released by Chinese MSA.
Paris & Tokyo MOU joint CIC for structural safety & load lines items from 1 September to November 2011
IAMSAR Update
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
Emergency Towing Procedures
10 Days Deadline for UTM reports according with LR
ISM RISK Assessment knowledge sharing
USCG issued warning for quick closing valves maintenance and operational procedures
Reminder of Ship-Helicopter operation manual/procedures for vessels within Australian territorial water
Paris MOU NIR Reporting Requirements
Read More...
IMDG Code amendments affecting carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form.
Ship To Ship oil transfer (STS) operation plans for oil tankers.
New definition of "Sludge Tank" and amended Oil Record Book Codes according with Marpol Annex I as from 1 January 2011.
Denial of entry by USCG for vessels with three detentions within 12 month period
Riyadh MOU concentrated inspection campaign regarding Safety of Navigation related items
New list with acceptable cleaning agents for Chemical Tankers or Marpol Annex II vessels
List of acceptable cleaning agents can be found in this post, to be used after the above dates.
Read More...
TOKYO MOU CIC on Harmful Substances
Read More...
ECDIS for New Buildings and Existing Vessels Requirement
First periodical survey refers to the first annual, intermediate or class renewal survey after the following dates. Read More...
Paris MOU & Black Sea MOU CIC for damage stability on Oil, Chemical tankes and Gas Carriers
Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) requirement
LSA Code Amendments applicable to New Buildings
Indian Iron Ore fines liquefaction resulting to vessels capsize or excessive list
Record keeping of Ozone Depleting Substances should be maintained onboard after 1 July 2010. (Update)
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
Mandatory Fuel Oil Change Over Procedures as from 1 July 2010
GL to increase dry docking period to 7.5 years
Emergency Towing Procedures manuals
Update to China's Pre-Contract requirement with OSRO prior vessels entering Chines port
Increase of life & rescue boat occupants weight from 75 kg to 82.5 kg
PARIS MOU New Inspection Regime (NIR)
Please comment below if you have any useful info that you want to share.
Read More...
Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirement for discharges in US waters
Pre-Contract regulation with OSRO for vessels entering Chinese ports
Effective from 1st March 2010. Read More...
Increasing number of fines in Georgia relating to sewage water treatment
Vessels in Georgia will be inspected as per standard procedure by Black Sea pollution inspectors who will carry out an inspection as per MARPOL requirements. The inspection will usually cover garbage and ballast management, oil record books and an inspection of the machinery spaces. It is quite common for a vessel to be identified as having deficiencies relating to the operation and maintenance of the sewage treatment equipment.
Read More...GMDSS SART or AIS SART installation is possible on board ships
ISM amendments in force from 1 July 2010
Australian Port State Control focused inspection campaign regarding safe cargo stowage and container securing arrangements
Australia Maritime Safety Authority Marine Notice Focused Marine Inspection
Means for embarkation and disembarkation
December 2009
As from 1st July 2010, all Tankers caring crud oil must have a ship specific Volatile Organic Compounds Management plan manual. The plan has to be submitted and approved by recognized organization like the class or flag administration. This requirement has raised after the latest amendment of MARPOL annex VI. Read More...