The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) on Port State Control (PSC) carried out a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety in collaboration with the Tokyo MOU from 1 September to 30 November 2023.
During the CIC, member Authorities focused on compliance with areas specified by the CIC during PSC inspections.
A CIC questionnaire was devised and approved by the Paris MoU Port State Control Committee. The intention of the questionnaire was to provide a supplementary series of questions to the regular inspection process to specifically address areas where there are reoccurring deficiencies with respect to fire safety. Continue reading “Paris MoU 2023 CIC on Fire Safety”
This is a remarkable story, one of my favourites for ages, which fortunately had a happy ending. What caught my eye specifically were the details of the good Samaritan vessel – a floating sauna – which came to the aid of a sinking Tesla. I must have led a sheltered life as I was completely unaware that such craft existed and that they are indeed popular in Norway and can be hired by the hour! And being a skipper of a floating sauna sounds like a very cool job – never getting cold on the job either! 
The Maritime India Vision 2030 has been formulated through comprehensive consultations and in-depth dialogues with stakeholders across the public and private sectors. The Maritime India Vision 2030 aims to implement actionable initiatives within a specific timeframe, giving particular emphasis on enhancing the country’s logistics, infrastructure, and shipping sectors. It is centered around the Blue Economy, recognizing it as a pivotal element of economic progression.
