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Liberia: Updated guidelines for Marine Notice SAF-004

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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 Marine Notice SAF-004”

DNV on upcoming expanded emissions regulations in California

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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 California”

Paris MoU concerned over FIC on fire doors results

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The Paris MoU is emphasising the importance of FIC on fire doors
The Paris MoU is emphasising the importance of FIC on fire doors

The Paris MoU is emphasising the importance of fire door compliance after a recent Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) recorded a 13.9% non-compliance rate.

As part of an ongoing investigation into possible efficiency improvements regarding inspection campaigns, the member authorities of the Paris MoU held an unannounced FIC on fire doors from 1 to 28 July this year.

The findings of this FIC raised concerns for the Paris MoU, as 13.9% of non-compliance was recorded. Of this 13.9%, 30% was considered to be a lack of implementation of the ISM Code. Continue reading “Paris MoU concerned over FIC on fire doors results”

Updated IMO fuel oil sampling guidelines

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IMO has published a joint circular updating the fuel oil sampling guidelines for compliance verification
IMO has published a joint circular updating the fuel oil sampling guidelines for compliance verification

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has published a joint circular updating the fuel oil sampling guidelines for compliance verification with MARPOL Annex VI and SOLAS Chapter II-2.
MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.18, issued on 11 July 2024, extends the use of the MARPOL Delivered Sample to also be available for checking the flashpoint requirement under SOLAS Regulation II-2/4.2.1.
This joint circular revokes the previous MEPC Resolution 182(59) titled “2009 Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil for determination of compliance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI”.
Lloyd’s Register has shared the changes to note in the updated guidelines, including:
•Minimum sample size: The basic requirements (as given by the 2009 Continue reading “Updated IMO fuel oil sampling guidelines”

New biosecurity requirements by New Zealand authorities

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New biosecurity requirements by New Zealand authorities
New biosecurity requirements by New Zealand authorities

New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is introducing the Biosecurity Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) for all commercial vessels calling in New Zealand starting 31 October 2024, replacing the current Master’s Declaration (MD) and Biofouling and Ballast Water Declaration (BBWD).

According to NorthStandard P&I Club, the PAR will not be mandatory for the first six months, during which MPI will still accept the MD and BBWD, but from 1 May 2025, it will become mandatory, and the old documentation will no longer be accepted. The PAR must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to arrival in New Zealand territorial waters. Continue reading “New biosecurity requirements by New Zealand authorities”

Korean Register releases report on safe maritime transport of EVs on PCTC Vessels

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Safe maritime transport of EVs on PCTC Vessels report published
Safe maritime transport of EVs on PCTC Vessels report published

With the global shift toward decarbonization, the electric vehicle (EV) market is rapidly expanding, resulting in a high volume of EVs being transported on PCTC vessels. However, EVs pose a serious fire accident compared to traditional vehicles, requiring careful management during maritime transport.
To secure safety, KR has published a report, ‘Safe Maritime Transport of Electric Vehicles on PCTCs’, outlining EV fire characteristics and providing safety recommendations based on HAZID analysis.
The classification society invited experts from various fields including several domestic PCTC shipping companies and shipyards and the National Fire Research Institute to conduct a HAZID (hazard identification) workshop for fire safety related to electric vehicles on PCTC ships. Continue reading “Korean Register releases report on safe maritime transport of EVs on PCTC Vessels”

New Italian Nautical Code finally approved

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The new Italian Nautical Code has been approved and published
The new Italian Nautical Code has been approved and published

After a lengthy wait of four-and-a-half years, the new Italian Nautical Code has been approved and published in the country’s Official Gazette. This new regulation implements the pleasure boating code and allows the legislative reforms of the sector code to become operational, starting with a series of important simplifications.

This Italian Nautical Code, and its significance, received consistent mentions in various meetings and conferences held as part of the 64th Genoa International Boat Show.

“It was not an easy path, which required the concerted signature of 14 ministers and saw the national trade association of the industry and the nautical supply Continue reading “New Italian Nautical Code finally approved”

Red Ensign Group (REG) Yacht Code update

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REG Yacht Code update has been revised
REG Yacht Code update has been revised

The Red Ensign Group has released an update for its revised Red Ensign Group (REG) Yacht Code. The revised code, which came into force this July, marked the first major update since 2019 after extensive consultation in the industry. This Code of Practice outlines the essential safety standards and pollution prevention measures tailored to various yacht sizes and types. Now the REG has published further Continue reading “Red Ensign Group (REG) Yacht Code update”

New MARPOL discharge regulations within Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

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MARPOL discharge regulations within Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
MARPOL discharge regulations within Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Lloyd’s Register has announced upcoming restrictions regarding the discharge of garbage, oil, and oily mixtures within the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Special Areas.
These new restrictions will come into effect from 1 January 2025.
This is the result of the following IMO Resolutions:
Resolution MEPC.381(80) – Establishes the discharge requirements of regulations 15.3, 15.5 and 34.3 to 34.5 of MARPOL Annex I in respect to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Special Areas in accordance with Regulation 38.8.1 of MARPOL Annex I.
Resolution MEPC.382(80) – Establishes the discharge requirements of Regulation 6 of MARPOL Annex V in respect to the Red Sea Special Area in accordance Continue reading “New MARPOL discharge regulations within Red Sea and Gulf of Aden”

IUMI issues guidance on mitigating the risks of flexitanks

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Pictured: Lars Lange  Best practice guide for the safe use of flexitanks for the transport of liquid cargoes has been published

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has published a comprehensive best practice guide for the safe use of flexitanks for the transport of liquid cargoes. According to IUMI, the guide’s objective is to provide underwriters, brokers and their clients with practical guidance to ensure cargoes transported by flexitanks arrive intact at their chosen destination. The paper outlines a range of potential risks including poor stowage, incorrect installation, overloading, material deficiencies, transport issues and others.

Flexible tanks – or flexitanks – are poly film bladders that are filled with a liquid cargo (such as dairy products, wine, fruit juice or non-dangerous oils) and then placed into a standard ISO container for transportation. Continue reading “IUMI issues guidance on mitigating the risks of flexitanks”

IRClass releases updates to NDT service suppliers

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IRClass releases updates to NDT service suppliers
IRClass releases updates to NDT service suppliers

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has published amendments to the Classification Notes: Requirements for NDT Service Suppliers

Revisions have been made to both sections of the document including:
Section 1: General – Amendments are made to provide better clarity in the scope. Definitions for terms such as ‘ANDT’, ‘AUT’, ‘ET’, ‘VT’, etc. have also been introduced while definitions for few other terms such as ‘NDT’, ‘NDT service suppliers’ have been amended. Finally, the list of references has been updated. Continue reading “IRClass releases updates to NDT service suppliers”

Lloyd’s Register announces new requirements for Ballast Water Record Book

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Two IMO resolutions relating to the Ballast Water Management Convention are coming into effect
Two IMO resolutions relating to the Ballast Water Management Convention are coming into effect

Two IMO resolutions relating to the Ballast Water Management Convention are coming into effect that change the format of the Ballast Water Record Book (BWRB) and introduce new requirements for the use of electronic BWRBs:
• IMO – Resolution MEPC.369(80) – Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004, Amendments to Appendix II (Form of Ballast Water Record Book). Applies from 1 February 2025.• IMO – Resolution MEPC.383(81) – Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Continue reading “Lloyd’s Register announces new requirements for Ballast Water Record Book”

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