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Consultation open for the UK merchant shipping (vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure) regulations 2025

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The new Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code reflects the development of standards since the publication of the previous editions
The new Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code reflects the development of standards since the publication of the previous editions

The Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 2025 (“the new Regulations”) will apply to vessels used commercially for Sport or Pleasure. The new Regulations will apply to seagoing United Kingdom vessels wherever they may be and to other seagoing vessels operating from United Kingdom ports whilst in United Kingdom waters.

The new Regulations will revoke and replace the Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/2771) (“the 1998 Regulations”). The new Regulations will give effect to two Codes of Practice: Continue reading “Consultation open for the UK merchant shipping (vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure) regulations 2025”

Best practices to avoid bunker quantity disputes

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According to Britannia, bunker quantity disputes pose a common challenge in the maritime industry
According to Britannia, bunker quantity disputes pose a common challenge in the maritime industry

Britannia P&I Club has emphasized the importance of understanding the various bunker delivery methods and establishing reliable, transparent relationships with reputable suppliers.

According to Britannia, bunker quantity disputes pose a common challenge in the maritime industry, arising from disagreements between the supplier and the receiver regarding the amount of bunker fuel delivered. These disputes can lead to significant operational and financial consequences for shipowners and operators.

In light of this, Britannia advises that before initiating the bunkering operation, owners/ships should verify and reasonably ensure compliance with the following: Continue reading “Best practices to avoid bunker quantity disputes”

Canal & River Trust Boater Report 2024

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Our Boater Report 2024 gives an overview of how we generated income
Our Boater Report 2024 gives an overview of how we generated income

Our Boater Report 2024 gives an overview of how we generated income and our expenditure during 2023/24 to maintain navigation on our amazing heritage network of over 10,000 individual structures including locks, bridges, aqueducts and reservoirs, many up to 250 years old.

It was a year of near record spend on charitable activity, but one that saw the continued effect of climate change taking its toll on our ageing canal infrastructure. In 2023/24 we spent close to £49 million on around 80 large maintenance and repair projects, and our skilled teams of carpenters, stone masons and bricklayers completed further construction projects, at a cost of around £20 million. Continue reading “Canal & River Trust Boater Report 2024”

ABS reminder on firefighting suits

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ABS has sent out a reminder on appropriate firefighting suits.
ABS has sent out a reminder on appropriate firefighting suits.

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has sent out a reminder on appropriate firefighting suits.
It is essential for shipowners to equip their crew with suitable firefighting gear to ensure the preservation of lives and vessels in the event of a fire.
Appropriate equipment should enable crew members to effectively combat fires in open-air environments and enclosed spaces, all while ensuring their personal safety.
Many suits on board are designed in accordance with the EN 531 standard. However, this standard is designed for industrial workers exposed to heat Continue reading “ABS reminder on firefighting suits”

IACS interpretation on hydrocarbon gas detection and bilge high level alarms

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IACS published a new UI SC307 on hydrocarbon gas detection and bilge high level alarms
IACS published a new UI SC307 on hydrocarbon gas detection and bilge high level alarms

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) published a new Unified Interpretation UI SC307 on hydrocarbon gas detection and bilge high level alarms in cargo pump-rooms. The UI is set to be implemented by IACS societies on ships contracted to be built on or after 1 January 2026.

The interpretation says:
1. Characteristics of the cargoes and their vapors (flammability, density, etc.) should be taken into consideration to determine the type and arrangement of detectors. Continue reading “IACS interpretation on hydrocarbon gas detection and bilge high level alarms”

DNV on green shipbuilding in India

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Image credit: Cochin Shipyard
Image credit: Cochin Shipyard

India is determined to join the world’s top shipbuilding and shipping nations. In DNV’s latest article, Pioneering high-tech, green shipbuilding in India, the classification society shares how DNV provides expertise and services to support India and Cochin Shipyard’s ambitious shipbuilding programme.

Cochin Shipyard in southern India is at the forefront of India’s maritime industry development programme, enjoying a reputation as a specialist in high-quality, high-tech, green shipbuilding. From sophisticated hybrid offshore support vessels to modern multipurpose ships and zero-emission ferries for European and Indian owners, the yard Continue reading “DNV on green shipbuilding in India”

Fire damper location importance highlighted in circular

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Companies should review the placement and labelling of fuel quick-closing valves and assess the operation of fire dampers
Companies should review the placement and labelling of fuel quick-closing valves and assess the operation of fire dampers

Companies should review the placement and labelling of fuel quick-closing valves and assess the operation of fire dampers, advises the Norwegian Maritime Authority. The recommendation comes following a fire on a Norwegian vessel.

During the incident, quick-closing valves were used to shut off the diesel supply to the auxiliary and main machinery. However, the control handles for the quick-closing valves for the emergency generator were located in the same cabinet, Continue reading “Fire damper location importance highlighted in circular”

Cashew nutshell marine biofuel warning sent out

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ships in Singapore and Rotterdam have recently reported issues after using cashew nutshell marine biofuel.
Ships in Singapore and Rotterdam have recently reported issues after using cashew nutshell marine biofuel.

Several ships in Singapore and Rotterdam have recently reported issues after using cashew nutshell marine biofuel.

Reported operational problems included fuel sludging, injector failure, filter clogging, system deposits and corrosion of turbocharger nozzle rings. CTI-Maritec carried out extended gas chromatography mass spectrometry testing for very low sulphur fuel oil samples from the vessels. The results showed the fuel was blended with Cashew Nutshell Liquid (CNSL) from undeclared source materials or production processes.

CNSL, a non-FAME biofuel, is a naturally occurring byproduct of the cashew nut industry and acts as a low-cost alternative renewable fuel. Continue reading “Cashew nutshell marine biofuel warning sent out”

IMPA Safety Campaign annual results revealed

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The latest IMPA Safety Campaign has revealed that pilot ladders remain the leading source of non-compliant observations.
The latest IMPA Safety Campaign has revealed that pilot ladders remain the leading source of non-compliant observations.

The latest IMPA Safety Campaign has revealed that pilot ladders remain the leading source of non-compliant observations.

The International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) highlighted that 9% of nom-compliant pilot ladders were not secured to a strongpoint.

Held between 1 – 15 October every year, this year’s survey stated that no significant change to historic non-compliance trends. This year it was supported for the first time by a native application which it is anticipated will help more maritime pilots actively participate in the future. Continue reading “IMPA Safety Campaign annual results revealed”

AMSA bans Marsgracht, a cargo ship from Australian ports

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AMSA has issued a ‘refusal of access Direction’ to the Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship Marsgracht for 180 days
AMSA has issued a ‘refusal of access Direction’ to the Netherlands-flagged cargo ship Marsgracht for 180 days

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a ‘refusal of access Direction’ to the Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship Marsgracht, banning the ship from entering Australian ports for 180 days.

On 6 February, the Marsgracht was detained at Port Alma for improper stowage of dangerous goods – contrary to the International Maritime Organization’s International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.

Despite this, during a port state control inspection at the same port on 14 November 2024, 9 months later, the Marsgracht was again detained for improper stowage of dangerous goods. Continue reading “AMSA bans Marsgracht, a cargo ship from Australian ports”

Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 and Chapter V to go live in 2026

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SOLAS amendments to Chapter II-2 and Chapter V to go live in 2026
SOLAS amendments to Chapter II-2 and Chapter V to go live in 2026

The Marine Department of the Hong Kong SAR has published a information notice advising on changes to Chapter II-2 and Chapter V of International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), which will enter into force on 1 January 2026.
The amendments were adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization at its 108th session. Main amendments to Chapter II-2 and Chapter V of SOLAS are summarised as follows, amongst others: Continue reading “Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 and Chapter V to go live in 2026”

MCA publishes MGN for pre-registration surveys for fishing vessels

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MGN for pre-registration surveys for fishing vessels has been released
MGN for pre-registration surveys for fishing vessels has been released

The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has released a MGN pre-registration surveys for fishing vessels.

The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall and the accompanying MSN 1871 Amendment 2 allow vessels of less than 15m Length Overall (LOA) built before 16 July 2007 to be considered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for Registration as fishing vessels.

MGN 630 Amendment 4 (F) Fishing vessels: Pre-registration surveys for fishing vessels sets out the process in place to ensure the MCA Continue reading “MCA publishes MGN for pre-registration surveys for fishing vessels”

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