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IIMS Safety & Loss Prevention Briefings Compendium 2024

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Edition IV of the IIMS Safety & Loss Prevention Briefings Compendium has been published and is available for download. This is an essential addition to every marine surveyor’s online library. As you read and browse the 172-page publication you will discover:

– A wealth of safety briefing information.

– Detail of incident and accident reports from last year.

– Vital loss prevention guidance and advice from leading P&I Clubs. Continue reading “IIMS Safety & Loss Prevention Briefings Compendium 2024”

IUMI’s 2024 analysis of the global marine insurance market

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IUMI’s 2024 analysis of the global marine insurance market has been published
IUMI’s 2024 analysis of the global marine insurance market has been published

IUMI has presented their Stats Report for 2024. Overall, the 2023 insurance year was positive for marine underwriters with market
development seen across all lines of business. World trade continued to grow which impacted positively on the global premium base, particularly for cargo insurance. The oil price appears to have stabilised which is good for the offshore sector.

Inflationary pressure has eased and many central banks are beginning to cut their interest rates, although this does not necessarily have an immediate effect on vessel repair costs. Apart from some inflation impact on hull repair costs, the claims environment was also relatively moderate in 2023, with no major weather Continue reading “IUMI’s 2024 analysis of the global marine insurance market”

Merchants, mariners and mavericks Lloyd’s Agents, the first 200 years

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Lloyd’s Agents the first 200 years has been published
Lloyd’s Agents the first 200 years has been published

Throughout time, every country, every community, every business and every home has needed insurance in one form or another. Society could not function as it does without it. With each new direction taken by trade and industry, insurance has adapted to deliver new protections and provide a safe springboard for future development.

Despite its value, the nature of insurance has also often been misunderstood. Insurance has always been based on analysis, research and the scientific study of risk. In other words, on information. Continue reading “Merchants, mariners and mavericks Lloyd’s Agents, the first 200 years”

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”

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”

Hong Kong SAR note on amendments to LSA code

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Chapter II of the LSA Code has been amended to improve the minimum in-water performance standard
Chapter II of the LSA Code has been amended to improve the minimum in-water performance standard

The Marine Department of the Hong Kong SAR has published note on the amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code) and the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances.
The amendments, which will enter force on 1 January 2026, decisions made following the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee 108th session earlier this year. Continue reading “Hong Kong SAR note on amendments to LSA code”

UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2024 – Navigating maritime chokepoints

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UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2024 - Navigating maritime chokepoints
UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2024 – Navigating maritime chokepoints

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its latest Review of Maritime Transport, which aims to foster the transparency of maritime markets and analysing relevant developments.
This year’s report discusses the multifaceted challenges facing maritime transport today. It provides insights into current trends and the outlook for maritime transport and trade. It discusses how maritime trade is being upended by disruptions including in maritime chokepoints. It examines the implications for the shipping fleet which delivers international trade and is at the front line of vessel rerouting. It analyses the implications of soaring shipping rates on consumer prices, and how this particularly affects the GDP of SIDS and LDCs. Continue reading “UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2024 – Navigating maritime chokepoints”

IMPA study on remote pilotage reaches out to manufacturers and system integrators

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IMPA has partnered with the NCEMP and the Canadian Coast Guard to rigorously explore remote pilotage
IMPA has partnered with the NCEMP and the Canadian Coast Guard to rigorously explore remote pilotage

The International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) has partnered with the Canadian National Centre of Expertise on Maritime Pilotage (NCEMP) and the Canadian Coast Guard to rigorously explore remote pilotage to ground-truth its feasibility, readiness, and impacts on safe navigation practices and systems.
Launched this summer, the study is specifically designed to deliver unbiased, science-based and authoritative insights into pilotage as a socio-technical system and the readiness, risks, impacts, benefits, opportunities, and prerequisites of remote pilotage.
A crucial part of the work is to conduct trials which will take place over the next two years in three different ways to ensure Continue reading “IMPA study on remote pilotage reaches out to manufacturers and system integrators”

IACS guidance on CO2 fire extinguishing systems in alcohol-fuelled ships

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IACS guidance on CO2 fire extinguishing systems in alcohol-fuelled ships
IACS guidance on CO2 fire extinguishing systems in alcohol-fuelled ships

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has released a Unified Interpretation on CO2 fire extinguishing systems in alcohol-fuelled ships machinery spaces.
Within the update it states machinery space and fuel preparation space where methyl/ethyl alcohol-fuelled engines or fuel pumps are arranged should be protected by an approved fixed fire extinguishing system in accordance with SOLAS regulations. The system should also be able to extinguish methyl/ethyl alcohol fires.
The interpretation says that where CO2 is used to suppress Continue reading “IACS guidance on CO2 fire extinguishing systems in alcohol-fuelled ships”

Liberia: Updated guidelines for lifeboat and emergency drills

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Liberia Maritime Authority has updated Marine Notice SAF-004 on lifeboat and emergency drills
Liberia Maritime Authority has updated Marine Notice SAF-004 on lifeboat and emergency drills

The Liberia Maritime Authority has updated Marine Notice SAF-004 on lifeboat and emergency drills. The amended notice includes changes on drills and training sessions.
The notice provides guidelines for the safe conduct of abandon ship drills using lifeboats and alternative method for lifeboat drills on mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). It applies to owners, masters, ships officers, nautical inspectors, and recognized organization surveyors when performing drills and surveys on board Liberian flag ships and MODUs. It also addresses several SOLAS requirements established by the office of the deputy commissioner.

Training
Every crewmember should take part in at least one abandon ship, and one fire drill each month. This increases to at least each week for passenger ships, however, the entire does not have to be involved in every drill. Continue reading “Liberia: Updated guidelines for lifeboat and emergency drills”

DNV on upcoming expanded emissions regulations in Californian ports

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the DNV have expanded emissions regulations in Californian ports
the DNV have expanded emissions regulations in Californian ports

To reduce emissions from oceangoing vessels while in port, DNV have expanded emissions regulations. The 2020 CARB At-Berth Regulation will require tanker and Ro-Ro vessels to use a CARB Approved Emission Control Strategy (CAECS) while at berth in California ports starting from 1 January 2025.
And classification society DNV has released details on the forthcoming next phase of the regulation.
The 2020 At-Berth Regulation requires all oceangoing vessel operators and terminal operators to report each visit made to any California marine terminal. However, only container, refrigerated cargo and cruise vessels have emissions control requirements. Continue reading “DNV on upcoming expanded emissions regulations in Californian ports”

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