24 maritime news articles about IMO
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In January 2020, we reported the following; Home / News / Advice / Monthly web news: January 2020 Advice, Loss Prevention Monthly web news: January 2020 5 February, 2020 In January 2020, we reported the following; Circular Part 2 – Protection & Indemnity Insurance 2020/2021 29 January – This Circular presents the e
Ships passing Suez Canal cannot discharge any waste water from open loop cleaning system, whilst the use of ordinary exhaust system is allowed, according to
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The implementation of the global 0. 5% sulphur cap for bunker fuel under MARPOL Annex VI in just under 18 months’ time has been well publicised.
Following on from the incident of the MV Costa Concordia, new SOLAS amendments were adopted which have become effective as of 1 January 2015 with respect to safety drills on board passenger ships. The development In the past it was a requirement that a muster drill be conducted on board a passenger vessel within 24 ho
From the beginning of this year, SOLAS Regulation III/19 required mandatory enclosed space entry drills as well as rescue drills, to be conducted every two months. Given the continued occurrence of tragic accidents, members need to pay special attention to this risk.
Air pollution caused by maritime transport is an important topic on the global environmental agenda. The change-over to cleaner fuels is a global trend and part of the IMO's long term objective to reduce the environmental impact of shipping.
The Association compiled its update from a number of sources, but would like to thank Intertanko for continuing to provide a close follow up to MEPC related issues to its members. The developments Shipowners the world over will have been keenly following the developments at the IMO's 67th meeting of its MEPC (the Mari
The development Members will no doubt be keenly following developments at the MEPC 67 in London as there are important matters being discussed which will have a real bottom line effect. A detailed update on MEPC 67 will be published separately, but for the moment members are asked to note that as widely expected Japan
The situation Members will be aware of the continuing progress of the Ballast Water Treatment Convention along the road to ratification at the IMO, with the present information showing 40 nations representing 30. 25% of global GRT having ratified.
The information Members will be aware of the developments at the IMO which in May this year approved a new container weight verification regime with changes to SOLAS expected to come in to effect in the second half of 2016. Specifically changes will be made to SOLAS Regulation VI/2, and formal approval of the changes
The regulation Under the revised SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-12, the IMO "Noise Level Code" has come into force as of 1 July 2014. This follows the adoption of the Code in Resolution MSC.
The situation The use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems has become a permanent feature of modern shipping, having been enshrined in the revised chapter V of SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea), and in particular IMO Resolution MSC. 282(86) which mandates the phased introduction of such systems on board.
The Association has had reference to IMO publications as well as to material published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in the preparation of this update. Materials are republished with the kind permission of the ICS.
The North American Emissions Control Area (ECA) is now in force in Canada. The Regulations Amending the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations, promulgated under the Canada Shipping Act, 20012 were adopted on 18 April 2013 and were published on 8 May 2013.
Circular issued by International Group clubs Members will be aware of the general concerns that exist with regard to the carriage of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) by sea. These concerns have increased significantly since the loss of life arising from the carriage of DRI on board the Ythan (2004) and the deliberate si
Please note that our earlier Loss Prevention Advice on carriage of DRI products is still valid. We recommend members to carefully follow all given guidance and recommendations in the BC Code, latest edition.
In our Circular of 25 May 2005 (also updated 2 June 2005) , we referred to the difficulty which members may face when they are unable to obtain a proper sample or a bunker delivery note from a supplier located in a state not party to MARPOL Annex VI. In particular we pointed out that it was not clear what a
MARPOL Annex VI came into force on 19 May 2005. The new regulations introduce a variety of measures which are designed to control air pollution caused by bunkers.
Operators of bulk fleets will be aware of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and of the appropriate precautions that must be taken to ensure its safe carriage by sea. However, we are aware of a number of shippers who are offering a material for bulk shipment that is clearly a DRI product, but is claimed to be safe for bulk car
Circular issued by International Group clubs We refer to the Club’s Circular dated 15 November 1999, setting out the Working Group’s previous recommendations on Carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite UN Nos. 1479, 1748, 2208, 2880 and to the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) Marine Safety Circular No.
The conclusions of the MSC effectively mean endorsement of the recommendations expressed in the Group Circular of 15 November 1999. See related Circular dated 15 November 1999 and attached PDF file: IMO MSC/Circ.