News 21 Jul, 2020 Proposed changes to IMO requirements on safe mooring The IMO has drafted new proposals for requirements pertaining to mooring safety. These will apply to selection, arrangement, inspection, maintenance and replacement of mooring equipment, including lines. These addendums are intended to improve mooring safety and are projected to be in place from 1 January 2024. Download PDF Class society DNV-GL have noted that these guidelines “will be relevant to ship owners and managers, yards and design offices .” A copy of DNV-GL’s Technical and Regulatory News bulletin provides more detail on this topic and can be read here  Upcoming IMO Requirements on Safe Mooring . For further information Members should contact the Club’s Loss Prevention Department at: loss.prevention@westpandi.com