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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 46 Friday 15th November
Friday 15th November
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 46, 2024 – Friday 15th November 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has released amendment 3 to 'MIN 690: Guidance on the MCA Oral Examination Booking, the Issue of Notices of Eligibility (NOEs) and the Online Oral Examination Processes'. Cyprus – has released two updates: Circular 34/3034 - 'Cyprus Tonnage Tax System (Law 44(I)/2010 as amended byLaw 39(.)/2020): Calculation of the Community – flagged Share (sections 15, 25 and 35 of the Law) «The 2/3 Rule» (section 33 of the Law) Minimal Share of Fleet in Ownership (section 47 of the Law)' Circular 35/2024 - 'Maritime Security – Consolidated Instructions'. New from Witherbys General Rules for Shipboard Response to Cyber Security Tankers, Owned or Stowaways and Workbook for On Board Operating in the USA -Distressed People in Ship Use - 6th Edition 2025 Edition Small Boats, 2025-26 2025 Edition Out Now! Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'U.S. Navy Destroyers Shoot Down Houthi-Launched Drone & Anti-Ship Missiles In Bal al-Mandab Strait' (Marine Insight) 'JMIC Weekly Dashboard' (UKMTO) Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society – has published a notice of rule changes to the'Guidelines for Evaluation of Ship Operational Carbon Intensity and Development andVerification of Ship Energy Efficiency Management'. ClassNK – has released a technical information document entitled 'Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 108'. DNV – has issued an article entitled 'The EU defines offshore ships for EU MRV reporting'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'Concentrated Survey of Life saving Appliances Falls on Singapore Registered Vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released a new circular entitled 'Price Cap Coalition Issuesan Updated Advisory for the Maritime Industry and OFAC Issues a ComplianceCommuniqué with Sanctions Compliance Guidance for the Maritime Industry'. GARD – has issued a circular entitled 'Updated advisory for the maritime industry'. Britannia P&I – has published a new BSafe Incident Case Study entitled 'Injury and Extensive Damage due to Cabin Fire'. Japan P&I Club – has released a news alert entitled 'Updated Advisory for the Maritime Industry October 2024'. NorthStandard – has issued a circular entitled 'Sanctions - Updated Advisory for theMaritime Industry' and a news alert article 'Changes to the IMSBC Code – the 2023Edition'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News UK Chamber of Shipping – has released an alert entitled 'UK Standard Conditions For Towage and Other Services (2024 Revision) – Publication'. ReCAAP – has issued its weekly piracy report. Recent Accident Reports UK – The MAIB has released an accident investigation report into the capsize and sinking of the tug 'Biter', with the loss of two lives, while assisting the passenger vessel 'Hebridean Princess'. Multiple factors were identified as having directly contributed to the accident, including that the 'Hebridean Princess' was moving at a higher than recommended speed, the 'Biter's watertight integrity was compromised as the accommodation hatch was open, and the information exchange between the Masters of the two vessels and the Clydeport pilot was incomplete. Recent IMO Circulars NWRC.1/Circ.66 – 13/11/2024 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 LC-LP.2/Circ.25 – 13/11/2024 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 STCW.2/Circ.129 – 12/11/2024 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 STCW.2/Circ.130 – 11/11/2024 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 AFS.3/Circ.6 – 07/11/2024 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001 HKSRC.2/Circ.1 – 07/11/2024 – PROVISIONAL GUIDANCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HONG KONG AND BASEL CONVENTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSBOUNDARY MOVEMENT OF SHIPS INTENDED FOR RECYCLING BWM.2/Circ.43/Rev.2 – 07/11/2024 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 BWM.2/Circ.80/Rev.1 – 07/11/2024 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the preliminary programme of meetings for 2025. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 18-22 November 2024 – IMO Council 02-06 December 2024 – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 13-17 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27-31 January – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 10-14 February – Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 24-28 February – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 10-14 March – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 24-28 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 07-11 April – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 13-22 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 02-06 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TCC) 18-27 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 07-11 July – IMO Council 21-25 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 08-12 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 13-14 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 27-31 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 20-21 November – IMO Council 24 November-03 December – IMO Assembly 04 December – IMO Council Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 45 Friday 8th November
Friday 8th November
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Forward this email to a friend Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 45, 2024 – Friday 8th November 2024Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has issued two updates: Marine Advisory 31/24 - 'Fuel Isolation for Multi-Engine Installations' Marine Notice - INS-001 - 'Safety Inspections of Liberian Ships'. Hong Kong – has published eight updates: Information Notice - 43/2024 - ' United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan)Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024 ' Information Notice - 42/2024 - ' Amendments to the International Code for FireSafety Systems (FSS Code) - Fixed Fire detection and Fire Alarm Systems ' Information Notice - 41/2024 - ' Amendments to the International Life-SavingAppliance Code (LSA Code) and the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances (Resolution MSC.81(70)) ' Information Notice - 40/2024 - ' Amendments to the International Code on theEnhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and OilTankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code) ' Information Notice - 39/2024 - ' Amendments to the International Code for the SafeCarriage of Grain in Bulk (Resolution MSC.23(59)) ' Information Notice - 38/2024 - ' Amendments to the International Code of Safety forShips Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) ' Information Notice - 37/2024 - ' Amendments to the International Convention forthe Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended ' Information Notice - 36/2024 - ' Amendments to the International Convention forthe Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended '. Cyprus – has released two updates: Circular 33/2024 - 'Entry into force of amendments to IMO InternationalConventions and Instruments: January to May 2025' Circular 32/2024 - 'Port State Control Inspections Reporting – Compliance withFlag State Requirements (Law 48(I)/2012, P.I.190/2012, EU Directive2009/21/EC)'. New from Witherbys Shipboard Response toStowaways andDistressed People inSmall Boats, 2025-26Edition Out Now! Chemical Tanker Notes& Operational Practice- 2nd Edition Out Now! Cyber SecurityWorkbook for On BoardShip Use - 6th Edition2025 Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'JMIC Weekly Dashboard' (UKMTO) 'IMO Piracy Report: Six ships attacked during September 2024' (Safety4Sea) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'Maritime LabourConvention (MLC) 2022 Amendments'. Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'Approval of Service Suppliers'. DNV – has issued an update entitled 'Expanded Emissions Regulations in CaliforniaPorts From 1 January 2025'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'Pioneering SustainableTechnologies in Bulk'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Dry Bulk Shortages in Vietnam'. North Standard – has issued an update entitled 'No Scrubs: Countries and Portswhere Restrictions on EGCS Discharges apply'. The Swedish Club – has published their 'Latest Edition of Triton Magazine'. West – has released an update entitled 'MLC Amendments to Enter Into Force on 23December 2024'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released two updates: ' Paris MoU concerned over FIC on fire doors results ' 'IACS Guidance on CO2 Fire Extinguishing Systems in Alcohol-Fuelled Ships'. Recent Accident Reports Bahamas – The BMA has published an investigation report into the fire on deck and adeath onboard LPG tanker 'Seapeak Napa'. Following the loading of ethylene cargoaboard the LPG tanker 'Seapeak Napa', a leak was identified from the vessel's cargomanifold. Believing a gasket was missing, the gas engineer and a duty able seafarerattempted to unbolt the blank to investigate. During this process, cargo vapoursignited, producing a fireball over 10 metres in diameter that engulfed the manifoldplatform. The vessel’s automatic water-spray system failed to activate, but the crewmanaged to extinguish the fire after 17 minutes. One death and one serious injurywere reported. Recent IMO Circulars C 133/12(b)/1 – 06/11/2024 – External Relations. BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.13 – 06/11/2024 – International Convention for the Control andManagement of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004. LC-LP.2/Circ.24 – 05/11/2024 – 1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention ofMarine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972. JWGMSA 8/INF.1 – 05/11/2024 – List of Participants. SDC 11/1/Rev.1 – 05/11/2024 – Provisional Agenda for the Eleventh Session of theSub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction, to Be Held at IMO Headquarters, 4Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, From Monday, 13 January to Friday, 17January 2025. MEPC.1/Circ.914 – 04/11/2024 – Revised Sample Format for the Confirmation ofCompliance Pursuant to Regulation 5.4.5 of MARPOL Annex VI. MEPC.1/Circ.913 – 04/11/2024 – Guidance on the Application of the Amendments toAppendix IX of MARPOL Annex VI on Inclusion of Data on Transport Work andEnhanced Granularity in the Imo Ship Fuel Consumption Database (IMO DCS) asAdopted by Resolution MEPC.385(81). C 133/INF.3 – 04/11/2024 – Supplementary Agenda Items, If Any. C 133/12(c) – 04/11/2024 – External Relations. Circular Letter No.4939 – 04/11/2024 – IMO Awards Ceremony. . List of amendments expected to enter into force this yearand in the coming years PDF Download A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the preliminary programme of meetings for 2025. Please see theIMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 18-22 November 2024 – IMO Council 02-06 December 2024 – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 13-17 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27-31 January – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 10-14 February – Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping(HTW) 24-28 February – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 10-14 March – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 24-28 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 07-11 April – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 13-22 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue(NCSR) 02-06 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TCC) 18-27 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 07-11 July – IMO Council 21-25 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 08-12 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 13-14 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 27-31 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 20-21 November – IMO Council 24 November-03 December – IMO Assembly 04 December – IMO Council Witherby Publishing GroupNavigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GAUnited Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update.Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 44 Friday 1st November
Friday 1st November
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Forward this email to a friend Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 44, 2024 – Friday 1st November 2024Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has released a Safety Bulletin - 35 - 'Lithium Storage Solutions Ltd – LithiumSafety Store'. USA – has issued four Safety Alerts: 06/24 - 'Uninspected Commercial Vessel Stability Awareness' 07/24 - 'Open Rotary Machinery Hazards' 08/24 - ' Corrosion of Lifeboat Self-Contained Air Support System Cylinders CanBe Dangerous ' 09/24 - ' Chafing on Fuel Hoses Can Cause Catastrophic Fires '. Singapore – has published two updates: Shipping Circular - No. 13 of 2024 - 'Testing of the Ship Security Alert Systems(SSAS) on Singapore-registered Ships (SRS)' Shipping Circular - No. 12 of 2024 - 'Revisions to the Maritime Singapore GreenInitiative – Green Ship Programme for Singapore-Registered Ships'. New from Witherbys Chemical Tanker Notes& Operational Practice- 2nd Edition Out Now! Shipboard Response toStowaways andDistressed People inSmall Boats, 2025-26Edition Out Now! Cyber SecurityWorkbook for On BoardShip Use - 6th Edition2025 Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'JMIC Weekly Dashboard' (UKMTO) 'Houthi Forces Launch Attacks on Merchant Vessel Passing Through the RedSea' (Marine Traffic) 'Oil Spill in Singapore Waters During Bunkering Operation' (SeaTrade Maritime) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'Inclusion ofMaritime Emissions'. Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'Rules for the Classification ofNaval Ships'. DNV – has issued an update entitled 'How to Identify False Readings of ExhaustMonitoring Equipment'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'New Guidelines for SEEMP PartIII Company Audits'. ClassNK – has released an update entitled 'Maintaining and Updating Part I of theInventory During Operations with the Hong Kong Convention (Ship RecyclingConvention)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released an update entitled 'Suez Canal: Steps forPreventing Claims During Transit'. Gard – has issued an update entitled 'FuelEU: The Impact on Vessel Sale andPurchase Contracts'. SKULD – has published an update entitled 'Insight: Russia Sanctions'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Preparing for Ice Accretion in WinterConditions'. UK P&I – has issued two updates: 'IMO Regulatory Update 2025' 'Crew Health Advice: Learning about Neurodiversity - Benefits, Challenges &Solutions'. West – has published an update entitled 'Alarming Rise in Cardiovascular Incidents'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released two updates: 'Britannia on Safe Handling of Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) Cargo' 'Updated IMO Fuel Oil Sampling Guidelines'. British Ports Association – has issued an update entitled ' Modern Slavery andSmuggling - A Practical Guide ' Recent Accident Reports Bahamas – The BMA has published an investigation report into the fire on deck and adeath onboard LPG tanker 'Seapeak Napa'. Following the loading of ethylene cargoaboard the LPG tanker 'Seapeak Napa', a leak was identified from the vessel's cargomanifold. Believing a gasket was missing, the gas engineer and a duty able seafarerattempted to unbolt the blank to investigate. During this process, cargo vapoursignited, producing a fireball over 10 metres in diameter that engulfed the manifoldplatform. The vessel’s automatic water-spray system failed to activate, but the crewmanaged to extinguish the fire after 17 minutes. One death and one serious injurywere reported. Recent IMO Circulars C 133/3/1 – 31/10/2024 – Rules of Procedure. C 133/3 – 30/10/2024 – Rules of Procedure. C 133/3/3 – 30/10/2024 – Rules of Procedure. C 133/15/3 – 30/10/2024 – Supplementary Agenda Items, If Any. SDC 11/10/1 – 30/10/2024 – Unified Interpretation of Provisions of IMO Safety,Security, Environment, Facilitation, Liability and Compensation-Related Conventions. Circular Letter No.4941 – 29/10/2024 – Position in the IMO Junior ProfessionalOfficer Programme. C 133/3/4 – 28/10/2024 – Rules of Procedure. C 133/3/5 – 28/10/2024 – Rules of Procedure. C 133/15/2 – 28/10/2024 – Supplementary Agenda Items, If Any. SDC 11/6 – 28/10/2024 – Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code. . List of amendments expected to enter into force this yearand in the coming years PDF Download A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released preliminary programme of meetings for 2025 is available. Pleasesee the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 13-17 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27-31 January – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 10-14 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping(HTW) 24-28 February – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 10-14 March – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 24-28 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 07-11 April – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 13-22 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue(NCSR) 02-06 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 18-27 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 07-11 July – IMO Council 21-25 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 08-12 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 13-14 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 27-31 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 20-21 November – IMO Council 24 November-03 December – IMO Assembly 04-04 December – IMO Council Witherby Publishing GroupNavigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GAUnited Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update.Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 43 Friday 25th October 2024
Friday 25th October 2024
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Forward this email to a friend Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 43, 2024 – Friday 25th October 2024Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Australia – has issued two updates: Marine Notice - 2024/09 - 'Voyage Planning and Execution within PlannedNavigation Corridors' Legislation SR2003 No.366 - 'Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities SecurityRegulations 2003'. Liberia – has released an update - Marine Notice - SAF-004 - 'Lifeboat andEmergency Drills'. Panama – has published a Marine Notice - MMN-12/2024 - 'Accounting Authorities(AA)'. Bahamas – has issued four updates: Marine Notice - MN103 - 'Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code)' Marine Notice - MN102 - 'International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying IndustrialPersonnel (IP Code)' Marine Notice - MN075 - 'Passenger Ship Bottom Inspections' Marine Notice - MN054 - 'Conventions to which The Bahamas is a Party'. Singapore – has released two updates: Shipping Circular - No. 10 of 2024 - 'Key Shipping Division Contacts' Shipping Circular - No. 11 of 2024 - 'Recommendations for the Carriage of PlasticPellets by Sea in Freight Containers'. New from Witherbys Shipboard Response toStowaways andDistressed People inSmall Boats, 2025-26Edition Out Now! Cyber SecurityWorkbook for On BoardShip Use - 6th Edition2025 Out Now! Ballast WaterManagement - 15thEdition Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'JMIC Weekly Dashboard' (UKMTO) 'Somali Pirates Head Back to Sea' (Splash 24/7) 'Frontex: Act to Save Lives at Sea' (HumanRightsWatch) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'Bureau Veritas Calls for GreaterRegulatory Clarity on Wind Propulsion Technology Following the Release of NewTechnology Report'. DNV – has issued an update entitled 'Efficient Handling of Propeller Retrofits'. Indian Register of Shipping – has published a Technical Circular - 023/2024 - 'GOI- Radio Equipment Carriage Requirements for Sea Area A3 for Indian Flagged Ships'. Lloyd's Register – has released two updates: 'LR publishes Recommended Practices for Floating Offshore Wind TurbineSupport Structures' 'Updated IMO Fuel Oil Sampling Guidelines'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Gard– has issued two updates: 'Reducing Air Pollution from Ships in California Ports' 'Weather Hot Spots off South Africa'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Regulations and Standards'. West – has published an update entitled 'Shipowners Success in China’s SupremeCourt: No Change in Cargo Condition During Transit'. Japan P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'China - Zhejiang MSA issues the“Notice on Initiating the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Maritime LawEnforcement”'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released four updates: 'New Biosecurity Requirements by New Zealand Authorities' 'MAIB Publishes Annual Report 2023' 'Passenger Vessel 'Oceandiva London' Breaches Hull Plating After Loss ofPropulsion' 'MLC Amendments Set to Enter Into Force in December 2024'. Recent Accident Reports UK – The MAIB has published an investigation report into the death of two wheelchairusers who drowned when their boat, 'Wheelyboat 123', capsized on Roadford Lake,Devon, England. They were strapped into their motorized wheelchairs and quicklysank when thrown into the lake. The boat capsized due to water accumulating on thedeck from a faulty bow door seal, worsened by improper loading and turning. The boatwas inadequately maintained, with poor oversight and staff training, but no explicitmonetary damage was stated. New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released aninvestigation report into an accident between a recreational vessel, 'Onepoto', and apassenger ferry, 'Waitere', which collided in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, on 13April 2023. The 'Waitere' suffered catastrophic damage and eventually sank, while the'Onepoto' sustained damage but was able to reach a repair berth. The Master of the'Waitere' was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital. Recent IMO Circulars LEG 112/14/1 – 23/10/2024 – Election of Officers. C 133/15 – 22/10/2024 – Supplementary Agenda Items, If Any. MEPC 82/INF.1 – 22/10/2024 – List of Participants. MSC 109/4/6 – 22/10/2024 – Goal-Based New Ship Construction Standards. FAL.3/Circ.221 – 22/10/2024 – Convention on Facilitation of International MaritimeTraffic, 1965. MSC 109/4/5 – 22/10/2024 – Goal-Based New Ship Construction Standards. MSC 109/5/10 – 22/10/2024 – Development of a Goal-Based Instrument for MaritimeAutonomous Surface Ships (MASS). RTS.1 – 22/10/2024 – Single Request-To-Speak List - Information for Delegates. RTS.2 – 22/10/2024 – Introduction of the Single RTS List - Video. C 133/4 – 21/10/2024 – Strategy and Planning . List of amendments expected to enter into force this yearand in the coming years PDF Download A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (LondonConvention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing GroupNavigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GAUnited Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update.Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 42 Friday 18th October 2024
Friday 18th October 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 42, 2024 – Friday 18th October 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has issued two updates: 'Vessel Attack in the Gulf of Aden' 'Measures to Improve Compliance and Minimize Risk of Port State Control Detentions'. Malta – has issued a Merchant Shipping Notice - 107 Rev.1 'Medical Fitness Certificate'. New from Witherbys Ballast Water Management - 15th Edition eBook Out Now! Dr. Verwey's Tank Cleaning Guide -Twelfth Edition 2024 Preorder Now! IMDG Code, 2024 Edition eBook Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'JMIC Weekly Dashboard' (UKMTO) 'India’s Evolution in Preventing and Combatting Maritime Piracy at High Seas' (NewsWire) 'Missile and Drone Attacks Damage Two Merchant Ships in the Red Sea' (Ships&Ports) 'Ukraine reaches out to the IMO as Russian attacks intensify' (Splash24/7) Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'GOI - Addendum No.3 to DGS Order 20 of 2022 Reg. Certification of Offshore Vessels, Accommodation Barges, etc. while operating in Indian Exclusive Economic Zone'. Lloyd's Register – has issued two updates: 'Red Sea and Gulf of Aden MARPOL Annex I and V Special Areas' 'Ship Readiness for Zero Carbon Fuels'. ClassNK – has published an update entitled 'Arrangement of Occasional Survey for Issuance of AFS Certificate in Accordance with the Amendment of the AFS Convention to Add the Cybutryne to the List of Banned Substances'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Britannia P&I – has issued five updates: 'Safe Handling of Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) Cargoes' 'Navigational Risks at Sea: the Growing Threat of GNSS Jamming and Spoofing' 'Bills of Lading Common Problems and Best Practice' 'Loading Assorted Breakbulk Cargoes in China' 'Carriage of Rare, Valuable and High Value Cargo'. Japan P&I Club – has released an update entitled 'IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery Report for January - September 2024'. West – has published an update entitled 'Shipowners Success in China’s Supreme Court: No Change in Cargo Condition During Transit'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released an update entitled 'MAIB Issues Safety Bulletin After Fishing Vessel Argos Georgia Sinks Leaving 13 Dead'. Recent Accident Reports UK – The MAIB has published an investigation report into the death of two wheelchair users who drowned when their boat, 'Wheelyboat 123', capsized on Roadford Lake, Devon, England. They were strapped into their motorized wheelchairs and quickly sank when thrown into the lake. The boat capsized due to water accumulating on the deck from a faulty bow door seal, worsened by improper loading and turning. The boat was inadequately maintained, with poor oversight and staff training, but no explicit monetary damage was stated. New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released an investigation report into an accident between a recreational vessel, 'Onepoto', and a passenger ferry, 'Waitere', which collided in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, on 13 April 2023. The 'Waitere' suffered catastrophic damage and eventually sank, while the 'Onepoto' sustained damage but was able to reach a repair berth. The Master of the 'Waitere' was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 109/13/8 – 16/10/2024 – Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue. MSC 109/10/2 – 16/10/2024 – Unsafe Mixed Migration by Sea. MSC 109/14 – 16/10/2024 – Carriage of Cargoes and Containers. TC 75/1 – 16/10/2024 – Provisional Agenda. Circular Letter No.4927 – 16/10/2024 – Seventy-fifth session of the Technical Cooperation Committee (2 to 6 June 2025). C 133/7/1 – 16/10/2024 – Enhancement of Multilingualism. C 133/8 – 16/10/2024 – IMO Member State Audit Scheme. C 133/5(a)/1 – 15/10/2024 – Resource Management. Circular Letter No.4929 – 15/10/2024 – Amendments to the NOx Technical Code 2008. MEPC 83/1 – 15/10/2024 – Provisional Agenda. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 41 Friday 11th October 2024
Friday 11th October 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 41, 2024 – Friday 11th October 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. IMO - MEPC 82 The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 82nd session at IMO Headquarters in London (in-personwith hybrid participation) from 30th September to 4th October 2024. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has issued a Marine Notice entitled SAF-003 Rev. 09/24 'Procedures for Entering Enclosed Spaces and Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Drills'. Panama – has published a marine notice - MMN-08/2023 Rev 'Israeli-Hamas, Lebanon, Iran Conflict'. Isle of Man – has released a Registry Advice Notice - RAN-03 (Rev.4) 'Tonnage and Measurement of Ships under 24m Overall Length'. Malta – has issued a Merchant Shipping Notice - 107 Rev.1 'Medical Fitness Certificate'. New from Witherbys IMDG Code, 2024 IMDG Code Dr. Verwey's Tank Edition Supplement, 2024 Cleaning Guide Edition Twelfth Edition 2024 eBook Out Now! eBook Out Now! Preorder Now! Navigation and Security News 'JMIC Weekly Dashboard' (UKMTO)'UN Says 2024 is Deadliest Year for Channel Migrants' (BBC News) 'Liberia-Flagged Tanker Struck Off Yemen, British Maritime Security Agencies Say' (Reuters) 'Russian Bombardment of Merchant Shipping in the Black Sea Intensifies' (Splash24/7) Recent Class Society Guidance MEPC 82: American Bureau of ShippingDNV Lloyd's Register Indian Register of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'GOI - Addendum No.3 to DGS Order 20 of 2022 Reg. Certification of Offshore Vessels, AccommodationBarges, etc. while operating in Indian Exclusive Economic Zone'. Lloyd's Register – has issued an update entitled 'Availability for E-Fuels for E-Fuel capable Vessels from 2027-2030'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Gard – has published three updates: 'High Risks When Flying Drones in Norway''Israel and Lebanon’s Port Situation' 'Regional Sulphur Emission Limits at a Glance'. SKULD – has released an update entitled 'Updated Threats to Shipping in the RedSea'. Britannia P&I – has issued two updates: 'Bunkering Precautions and Avoidance of Bunker Quality Disputes' 'Risk Watch - October 2024'. West – has published an update entitled 'Shipowners Success in China’s Supreme Court: No Change in Cargo Condition During Transit'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News UK Chamber of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'UK Shipping’s Route toDecarbonisation'. ICS – has published an article entitled 'International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)statement following closing of the 82nd meeting of the IMO Marine EnvironmentProtection Committee'. ICC – has issued an update entitled 'Maritime Crime and Piracy Incidents LowestSince 1994, but Threats to Crews Remain'. Isle of Man Ship Registry – has released their 'Annual Summary of Casualties, Accidents and Incidents on Isle of Man Registered Vessels'. ReCAAP – has published its weekly piracy report. Recent Accident Reports UK – The MAIB has published an investigation report into the collision between the trawlers 'Guiding Light' and 'Guiding Star'. The incident took place 33 NM south-east of Fair Isle, Scotland, UK and resulted in the flooding and sinking of the 'Guiding Star'. UK – The MAIB has released an investigation report into the fall from height on board the bulk carrier 'Equinox Seas'. The incident took place at ONEX Syros Shipyard, Ermoupoli, Syros, Greece and resulted in one fatality. Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the death of a crew member on board the MV 'Drawsko' while rigging a portable cargo hold light at Iskenderun, Tkiye. New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released an investigation report into the serious injury on board the bulk carrier 'Poavosa Brave'. The incident occurred during cargo operations while the ship was anchored outside Tauranga Harbour, New Zealand. Sweden – The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority has released its final report into the serious marine incident in the port of Grisslehamn, Norrtälje Municipality, Sweden. During loading operations there was a fault with the hoistable car deck on board the ferry 'Ecker, causing one of its platforms to fall uncontrollably onto the deck below. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 109/13/7 – 10/10/2024 – Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue. MSC 109/INF.18 – 10/10/2024 – Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue. MSC 109/INF.10 – 10/10/2024 – Domestic Ferry Safety. MSC.1/Circ.1677 – 10/10/2024 – Voluntary Early Implementation of the Amendments to Paragraphs 4.2.2 and 8.4.1 to 8.4.3 of the IGF Code, Adopted by Resolution MSC.551(108). MSC 109/21/3 – 10/10/2024 – Any Other Business. JWGMSA 8/4 – 09/10/2024 – Revision of the Auditor's Manual. C 133/12(d)/1 – 09/10/2024 – External Relations. MSC 109/19/9 – 09/10/2024 – Work Programme. MSC 109/21 – 09/10/2024 – Any Other Business. MSC 109/7/1 – 09/10/2024 – Revision of the Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management (MSC-FAL.1/CIRC.3/REV.2) and Identification of Next Steps to Enhance Maritime Cybersecurity. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 40 Friday 4th October 2024
Friday 4th October 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 40, 2024 – Friday 4th October 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has issued an update entitled 'Safety Inspections of Liberian Ships'. New from Witherbys IMDG Code, 2024 Edition eBook Out Now! IMDG Code Supplement, 2024 Edition eBook Out Now! Biofouling, Biosecurity and Hull Cleaning - 2nd Edition Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Dozens dead, 61 missing as two boats sink off Djibouti' (BBC News) 'Huge fireball seen as Israel strikes Yemen port' (BBC News) 'Vessels hit off Yemen's Hodeidah, Houthis claim attack on tanker' (Reuters) 'Maritime Smuggling Along a Border Zone' (e-flux) 'Civil unrest in Haiti continues plaguing port operations' (Safety4Sea) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'Requirements for Restricted Service Vessels'. Bureau Veritas – has published an update entitled 'Verification scheme for dynamic subsea power cable'. Lloyd's Register – has issued an update entitled 'New requirements for hard copy and electronic Ballast Water Record Books'. ClassNK – has released an update entitled 'Special requirements for life-saving appliances and equipment installed on board Singapore-flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released a circular entitled 'Project Cargoes'. SKULD – has issued two updates: 'Updated threats to shipping in the Red Sea' 'Updated guidance for vessels operating in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden'. Britannia P&I – has published an update entitled 'Understanding Recent Anchor Losses – Lessons Learned'. NorthStandard – has released three updates: 'Onshore Electrical Power: Cold ironing out charter and contractual implications'. 'The Lila Lisbon – cancellation by buyer under clause 14 of SALEFORM 2012 alone does not entitle buyer to recover loss of bargain damages from negligent seller' 'Haiti – Civil Unrest Affecting Port Operations'. The Swedish Club – has issued a circular entitled 'Hull & Machinery Insurance Terms 2025'. West – has published an update entitled 'SOLAS - Amendments to the IMDG Code (Amendment 42-24)'. UK P&I – has released an update entitled 'Ask an Expert: Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MAIB – has published volume 2 of its Safety Digest. IMO – has published an article entitled 'Mediterranean countries enhance oil spill reporting and monitoring'. EMSA – has released its September Newsletter. ReCAAP – has issued its weekly piracy report. IIMS – has published an article entitled 'Transport Canada launches national trial for remote vessel inspections'. Recent Accident Reports UK – The MAIB has published an investigation report into the collision between the trawlers 'Guiding Light' and 'Guiding Star'. The incident took place 33 NM south-east of Fair Isle, Scotland, UK and resulted in the flooding and sinking of the 'Guiding Star'. UK – The MAIB has released an investigation report into the fall from height on board the bulk carrier 'Equinox Seas'. The incident took place at ONEX Syros Shipyard, Ermoupoli, Syros, Greece and resulted in one fatality. Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the fatality of a crew member on board the MV 'Drawsko' while rigging a portable cargo hold light at Iskenderun, Türkiye. New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released an investigation report into the serious injury on board the bulk carrier 'Poavosa Brave'. The incident occurred during cargo operations while the ship was anchored outside Tauranga Harbour, New Zealand. Sweden – The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority has released its final report into the serious marine incident in the port of Grisslehamn, Norrtälje Municipality, Sweden. During loading operations there was a fault with the hoistable car deck on board the ferry 'Eckerö', causing one of its platforms to fall uncontrollably onto the deck below. Recent IMO Circulars Circular Letter No. 4893 – 02/10/2024 – Position in the IMO Junior Professional Officer Programme. MSC 109/11/2 – 01/10/2024 – Formal Safety Assessment. MSC 109/10 – 01/10/2024 – Unsafe Mixed Migration by Sea. IMO.7/Circ.19 – 01/10/2024 – Amendments Adopted in December 2021 to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization. MSC 109/INF.3 – 01/10/2024 – Work Programme. MSC 109/19/7 – 01/10/2024 – Work Programme. MSC 109/19/8 – 01/10/2024 – Work Programme. MSC 109/13/2 – 26/09/2024 – Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue. EGDH 11/2/1 – 25/09/2024 – Amendments to the IMO Compendium Related to "Environmental Information". EGDH 11/13 – 25/09/2024 – Any Other Business. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 39 Friday 27th September 2024
Friday 27th September 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 39, 2024 – Friday 27th September 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued two updates: 'MSN 1841 (M) Amendment 2 MLC 2006: medical care ship's doctors' 'MGN 591 (M+F) Amendment 2 Provision of safe means of access'. Isle of Man – has released a Technical Advisory Notice entitled 'Enclosed Space Entry – Gas Detection and CO2 Hazards'. Singapore – has published a shipping circular entitled 'Key Shipping Division Contacts'. New from Witherbys SOLAS - Consolidated Cyber Security ECDIS Procedures Edition, 2024 Workbook for On Board Guide - 2024-2025 Ship Use - 6th Edition Edition 2025 eBook Out Now! eBook Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Pirates Hijack Tug and Barge in Indonesia Robbing Crew, Stealing Cargo' (The Maritime Executive) 'Russia Ramps Up Arctic Oil Tanker Shipping to a New Record' (BNN Bloomberg) 'Four men arrested at sea charged with drug smuggling' (Cayman News Service) 'Russian missile damages Antigua-flagged ship in Odesa Port' (Safety4Sea) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has issued two updates: 'News Brief: CCC 10' 'Guidance Notes on Ice Class'. Bureau Veritas – has released two updates: 'Rules for the classification and the certification of yachts' 'Carriage of Cargoes and Containers Sub-Committee 10th session (CCC 10)Summary Report'. Lloyd's Register – has published four updates: 'Regulatory framework essential for accelerated uptake of Maritime AutonomousSurface Ships (MASS) in maritime''CCC 10 Summary Report''2nd Maritime Fuel Supply Dialogues Roundtable''Lloyd’s Register grants AiP to SHI for innovative ammonia fuel container vessel'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released four updates: 'Turkey: Ballast Water Management (BWM)''Brazil: Drought Affecting River Conditions''Pre-Employment Medical Examinations (PEME) Program: New Clinic in DavaoCity, Philippines''OFAC Issues Advisory to the Maritime Petroleum Shipping Community onSanctions Risks Related to Petroleum Shipments Involving Iran and Syria'. Gard – has issued an update entitled 'CINS releases Comprehensive Guidelines forCarriage of Charcoal in Containers'. Britannia P&I – has published an update entitled 'Loss Prevention: Gangways – A Practical Guide'. NorthStandard – has released six updates: 'Conditional survey on bulk carriers aged 18 years or older in Brazil''Israel - Hamas War: Impact on shipping''New Decisions by the Turkish Ministry of Transportation Regarding BWMCompliance of Vessels''The Xing Zhi Hai – principle of undisclosed principal does not assist claim on LOI''Potential strikes at Portugal ports''SIRE 2.0 Officially Launched: Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in TankerShipping'. The Swedish Club – has issued a member alert entitled 'MSS Case September: Firein engine room'. UK P&I – has published four updates: 'Greek law on the Removal of Wrecks - a Paradoxical Interpretation''Israel: Port Updates''CINS Guidelines for the Safe Carriage of Charcoal in Containers''Biosecurity Measures for Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB) in Australia andNew Zealand'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO – has published two updates: '2024 World Maritime Day anchors focus on maritime safety' 'Make your voice heard: IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey opens'. BIMCO – has released an update entitled 'Industry publishes updated advice forSouthern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden'. ReCAAP – has issued its weekly piracy report. IIMS – has released an update entitled 'IMO issues amendments to lifeboat maintenance and inspection requirements'. Recent Accident Reports UK – The MAIB has published an accident report into the serious injury to a crew member on board the survey and supply vessel 'Kommander Orca' at Portland, United Kingdom. While operating one of the rail-mounted deck cranes, the second officer sustained crush injuries to his lower left leg. A helicopter transferred him to hospital, where his leg required amputation below the knee. The investigation found that the crane was not being used in accordance with the operating manual and that, out of convenience, the crew were using controls designed for emergency use only. Recent IMO Circulars EGDH 11/2/1 – 25/09/2024 – Amendments to the IMO Compendium Related to "Environmental Information". EGDH 11/13 – 25/09/2024 – Any Other Business. NV.061 – 25/09/2024 – 2003 Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 Relating to the International Convention of Load Lines, 1966 Resolution MSC.143(77). Circular Letter No.4924 – 24/09/2024 – Third Meeting of the Joint ILO/IMO Tripartite Working Group (JTWG) to Identify and Address Seafarers' Issues and the Human Element (26 to 28 November) 1 IMO and ILO Have the Honour to Invite Representation. Circular Letter No.4877 – 23/09/2024 – Call for Expressions of Interest to Join the IMO Global Marine Plastic Litter Programme Global Industry Alliance to Support the Reduction of Marine Plastic Litter (Marine Plastic Litter GIA). EGDH 11/6 – 23/09/2024 – Cargo Information. MSC 109/15 – 23/09/2024 – Implementation of IMO Instruments. MSC 109/INF.2 – 23/09/2024 – Development of a Safety Regulatory Framework to Support the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships Using New Technologies and Alternative Fuels. LC 46/9 – 23/09/2024 – Marine Litter and Microplastics. LC 46/6/1 – 23/09/2024 – CO2 Sequestration in Sub-Seabed Geological Formations. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 38 Friday 20th September 2024
Friday 20th September 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 38, 2024 – Friday 20th September 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Norway – has issued a Circular - SM 1-2024 'Transport of Fish Silage – Risk of Formation of Hazardous Gases'. Australia – has published a Marine Notice - MN 2024/08 'Planned Maintenance on Ships'. Liberia – has released a Marine Notice - SEA-006 'Minimum Requirements to Become or Renew Authorized Liberian Filing Agent Status'. Marshall Islands – has issued a Marine Guideline - MG-2-11-24 'Tonnage Guidelines for Yachts'. Isle of Man – has released a Technical Advisory Notice - 009-22 'Ballast Water Treatment Systems -Contingency Measures'. Singapore – has published two updates: 'Resolutions Adopted by the 108th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)' 'Bunker Supplier Licence and Bunker Craft Operator Licence of Sentek Marine & Trading Pte Ltd'. New from Witherbys SOLAS - Consolidated Cyber Security ECDIS Procedures Edition, 2024 Workbook for On Board Guide - 2024-2025 Ship Use - 6th Edition Edition 2025 eBook Out Now! eBook Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Panama Ports Container Volume Up 18.5% in January-July 2024' (PortNews) 'ReCAAP ISC: Three incidents of armed robbery 10 – 16 September' (Safety4Sea) 'UK and USCG Seize $54M Worth Drugs with Interdictions Including Narco Sub' (Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has issued an update entitled 'Hull Structure and Arrangement forthe Classification of Cargo Ships Less Than 65m and Non-cargo Ships Less Than90m (October 2024 Edition)'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released three technical circulars: 'Pre-Arrival Notification of Security (PANS) to Enter the Indian Port Facilities''The 2022 Amendments to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006''GOI - Online Ship Reporting for the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman,Gulf of Aden, Bab al Mandeb Strait, Red Sea, Somali Basin, and Arabian SeaRegion for vessels under Indian Flag'. Lloyd's Register – has published a technical report entitled 'Alarms on Ships Must BeRationalised to Support Crew Welfare and Avoid the Safety Risks Associated WithAlarm Fatigue'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released a Member Alert entitled 'Loss Prevention: HeavyWeather—All Hands on Deck?'. SKULD – has issued an update entitled 'Conditions of Use (COUs): the Charterers’ Perspective'. The Shipowners' Club – has published two updates: 'Guidelines for the Safe Carriage of Charcoal in Containers' 'FuelEU Maritime - What you need to know'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Biosecurity Measures for Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB) in Australia and New Zealand'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICC – has issued an update entitled 'Bogus blacklist not published by ICC-CCS'. IIMS – has released two updates: 'SOLAS Updates Announced by IMO: New Amendments on Emergency Towing,Fire Safety, and Container Reporting''IMO Amendments to the ESP Code: Certification by Hull Inspection Firms'. Recent Accident Reports USA – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published an investigation report into a barge breakaway from towing vessel 'Nell Womack' while it was pushing hopper barges upbound on the Lower Mississippi River when one of two facing wires connecting the towing vessel to barge parted. When it became unsafe for the towing vessel to remain attached by one facing wire, the crew released the wire. Both barges drifted downriver, and struck the Port of West Memphis dock in West Memphis, Arkansas. There were no injuries, and no pollution was reported. Damage to the dock and the barge was estimated at $500,000. UK – The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published an investigation report into the fall overboard of a volunteer relief cook on board the sail training vessel 'Pelican of London'. The crew member fell from the top of the vessel’s gangway into the flooded drydock while under the influence of alcohol. His absence was not noted until the next morning and a search was started. In the early afternoon of 3 October 2023, police divers recovered the relief cook’s body to the dockside where he was declared deceased. Recent IMO Circulars Circular Letter No.4917 – 19/09/2024 – Communication from the Government of theKingdom of Eswatini. ISWG-STCW 1/2/20 – 19/09/2024 – Consideration of Identified Gaps and Provisions to Be Addressed. ISWG-STCW1/2/38 – 18/09/2024 – Consideration of Identified Gaps and Provisions to Be Addressed. ISWG-STCW 1/2/39 – 18/09/2024 – Consideration of Identified Gaps and Provisions to Be Addressed. ISWG-STCW 1/2/37 – 18/09/2024 – Consideration of Identified Gaps and Provisions to Be Addressed. MSC 109/19/4 – 18/09/2024 – Work Programme. MSC 109/19/2 – 18/09/2024 – Proposal for a New Output to Develop Performance Standards for Ranging Mode (R-Mode) in Radionavigation Receivers. MSC 109/5/1 – 18/09/2024 – Development of a Goal-based Instrument for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). MSC 109/11 – 17/09/2024 – Formal Safety Assessment. MSC 109/8 – 17/09/2024 – Measures to Enhance Maritime Security. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 37 Friday 13th September 2024
Friday 13th September 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 37, 2024 – Friday 13th September 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has issued a Marine Notice - ADM-009 'Implementation of the phrases “To the satisfaction of the Administration” and “Requirements of the Administration” in IMO Instruments; and the Application of Non-Mandatory IMO Instruments'. Singapore – has released three updates: 'Maritime Declaration of Health' 'Notice of Non-Renewal of Bunker Supplier Licence and Bunker Craft Operator Licence of Sentek Marine & Trading Pte Ltd' 'Implementation and Issuance of STCW Electronic Certificates for Seafarers'. New from Witherbys Cyber Security Regulatory Primer for Regulatory Primer for Workbook for On Board Mates & Masters: 2nd & Chief Engineers: Ship Use - 6th Edition Questions and Answers Questions and Answers 2025 Covering Current and Covering Current and New Regulations - 12th New Regulations - 12th Edition Edition eBook Out Now! Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Panama Ports Container Volume Up 18.5% in January-July 2024' (PortNews) 'Pirates Kidnap Three From Tanker in Malacca Straits' (Seatrade Maritime) 'UK and USCG Seize $54M Worth Drugs with Interdictions Including Narco Sub' (Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has published an update entitled 'Updated implementing regulation (EU)2024/1975 amending the MED in force from 4 September 2024'. Bureau Veritas – has issued an update entitled 'Ammonia-fuelled ships - Tentative Rules'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released a technical circular entitled 'Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Riyadh MoU on Ship Lifting Appliances beginning from 1st September 2024 and ending on 30th November 2024'. Lloyd's Register – has published a technical report entitled 'Beyond the Horizon Opportunities and Obstacles in the Maritime AI Boom'. Recent P&I Club Guidance International Group of P&I Clubs – has published a report entitled 'IG SustainabilityReport 2024'. The American Club – has released a Member Alert entitled 'Updated US MaritimeAdministration (MARAD) Best Practices Guide for Sexual Assault Sexual Harrassment(SASH)'. Britannia P&I – has issued an update entitled 'Crew Watch - September 2024'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has issued an update entitled 'Newsletter - Issue 138' IIMS – has released four updates: 'Enclosed Space Deaths Spark Calls for Change''Safety Warning Issued Following Man Overboard From Potting Vessel KingfisherWith Loss of One Life' 'The Hague Rules – 100 years old and still standing''First Saudi Red Sea Authority yachting regulations released'. Recent Accident Reports Malta – The Transport Malta Marine Safety Investigation Unit has published an investigation report into a fatality on board oil tanker 'Seaprincess'. The incident took place at the TK Tuzla Shipyard, Turkey during its planned dry docking. Two welders from the repair riding team were repairing several stanchions on the port side slop tank. As one of the welders started welding, a fireball emerged from the bottom of the slop tank, followed by a rush of air. He immediately instructed his colleague to exit the slop tank and to proceed to the nearby vertical ladder. The explosion propelled him approximately 12 metres into the air. A second explosion occurred as he descended, impacting his fall onto the deck. The explosion caused a small fire inside the slop tank, which was quickly extinguished. After the tank was declared safe for entry, the second welder’s body was recovered. Despite the slop tank being tested at 0800 and found to be gas-free, the safety investigation determined that the explosion was likely triggered by the ignition of a small gas pocket that had formed at the lower levels of the tank and was undetected during the morning atmosphere test conducted by the shipyard. Recent IMO Circulars ISWG-GHG 17/1/1 – 11/09/2024 – Adoption of the Agenda. MSC 109/4 – 11/09/2024 – Goal-based New Ship Construction Standards. ISWG-STCW 1/2/17 – 10/09/2024 – Consideration of Identified Gaps and Provisions to Be Addressed. ISWG-STCW 1/2/15 – 10/09/2024 – Consideration of Identified Gaps and Provisions to Be Addressed. ISWG-STCW 1/2/13 – 10/09/2024 – Consideration of Identified Gaps and Provisions to Be Addressed. ISWG-STCW 1/2/12 – 10/09/2024 – Consideration of Identified Gaps and Provisions to Be Addressed. PSI.1/Circ.62 – 09/09/2024 – Protocol Relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Pollution by Substances Other Than Oil, 1973. STCW.2/Circ.128 – 09/09/2024 – International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978. CSI.1/Circ.99 – 09/09/2024 – International Convention Relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties, 1969. PMP.7/Circ.84 – 09/09/2024 – Protocol of 1997 to Amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships, 1973, as Modified by the Protocol of 1978 Relating Thereto. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 36 Friday 6th September 2024
Friday 6th September 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 36, 2024 – Friday 6th September 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has released MIN - 554 'Vessel Traffic Services C0103 and Local Port Services Course Providers 2024-25'. Liberia – has issued a Marine Security Bulletin - MSB 25/2024 'Unmanned Surface Vessel Attack in the Red Sea'. Bahamas – has published an Information Notice - IN015 'BORIS Seafarer Applications'. Singapore – has released three updates: 'Maritime Declaration of Health' 'Notice of Non-Renewal of Bunker Supplier Licence and Bunker Craft Operator Licence of Sentek Marine & Trading Pte Ltd' 'Implementation and Issuance of STCW Electronic Certificates for Seafarers'. New from Witherbys Biofouling, Biosecurity Regulatory Primer for Cyber Security and Hull Cleaning - 2nd Mates & Masters: Workbook for On Board Edition Questions and Answers Ship Use - 6th Edition Covering Current and 2025 New Regulations - 12th Edition eBook Out Now! eBook Out Now! Preorder Now! Navigation and Security News 'Lock Gate Installation Begins for Panama Canal Expansion' (Seatrade Maritime) 'Pirates Kidnap Three From Tanker in Malacca Straits' (Seatrade Maritime) Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has published an update entitled 'Updated implementing regulation (EU) 2024/1975 amending the MED in force from 4 September 2024'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released a technical circular entitled 'Guinea Bissau - Paris MoU PSC Policy'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a Member Alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Animation – Winch Me Up, Scotty! Oh, Snap! – Winch Operation'. Gard – has released two updates: 'The Stink Bug Season is Here Again!' 'The Hague Rules – 100 Years Old and Still Standing'. Britannia P&I – has issued an update entitled 'Australia: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Seasonal Precautions'. Japan P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'China – The “Regulations onShips’ Routing System for the Shanghai Section of the Yangtze River (2024)”(Enforced from 15 July 2024)'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released four updates: 'Maritime Battery Forum Joint Whitepaper Published''Essential Guide to Tanker Ship Coatings''Preventing Fatalities in Enclosed Spaces on Vessels''IMPA and NCEMP to Assess the Impact of Remote Pilotage'. ITOPF – has released an update entitled 'Fate, Behaviour and Potential Liabilities Arising From a Spill of Hydrogen Into the Marine Environment'. Recent Accident Reports Malta – The Transport Malta Marine Safety Investigation Unit has published an investigation report into a fatality on board oil tanker 'Seaprincess'. The incident took place at the TK Tuzla Shipyard, Turkey during its planned dry docking. Two welders from the repair riding team were repairing several stanchions on the port side slop tank. As one of the welders started welding, a fireball emerged from the bottom of the slop tank, followed by a rush of air. He immediately instructed his colleague to exit the slop tank and to proceed to the nearby vertical ladder. The explosion propelled him approximately 12 metres into the air. A second explosion occurred as he descended, impacting his fall onto the deck. The explosion caused a small fire inside the slop tank, which was quickly extinguished. After the tank was declared safe for entry, the second welder’s body was recovered. Despite the slop tank being tested at 0800 and found to be gas-free, the safety investigation determined that the explosion was likely triggered by the ignition of a small gas pocket that had formed at the lower levels of the tank and was undetected during the morning atmosphere test conducted by the shipyard. Recent IMO Circulars ESPH 30/2/2 – 05/09/2024 – Decisions of Other IMO Bodies. MSC 109/13 – 04/09/2024 – Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue. Circular Letter No.4907 – 04/09/2024 – World Maritime Day 2024. ISWG-STCW 1/2/5 – 04/09/2024 – Consideration of Identified Gaps and Provisions to Be Addressed. ISWG-STCW 1/2/3 – 04/09/2024 – Consideration of Identified Gaps and Provisions to Be Addressed. ESPH 30/3/44 – 04/09/2024 – Evaluation of Products. ESPH 30/3/42 – 04/09/2024 – Evaluation of Products. ESPH 30/3/38 – 04/09/2024 – Evaluation of Products. ESPH 30/3/37 – 04/09/2024 – Evaluation of Products. ESPH 30/3/36 – 04/09/2024 – Evaluation of Products. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 35 Friday 30th August 2024
Friday 30th August 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 35, 2024 – Friday 30th August 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has released MGN - 675 'The Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022'. USA – has released Marine Safety Alert - 03/24 -'Warning: Ensure a Gas-free Environment Prior to Conducting Hot Work'. Liberia – has issued four updates: Marine Notice - POL-017 -'Requirements for Registration and Cancellation of Registration for Last Voyage to an Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling Facility (‘Green Ship Recycling Program’)' Marine Notice - FTP-001 -'Requirements for Engaging in Transshipment Activities on the High Seas, in Ports, Between Ports and in Regulated Areas' Marine Advisory - 28/2024 - 'Entry Into Enclosed Space Incidents' Marine Advisory - 27/2024 -'Advisory on Monkeypox Outbreak'. Singapore – has released Shipping Circular - 07/2024 -'Guidances for Temporary Storage of Treated Sewage and/or Grey Water in Ballast Water Tanks (BWM.2/CIRC.82) and the Application of BWM Convention to Ships in Challenging Water Quality Conditions (Resolution MEPC.387(81))'. New from Witherbys Shipboard Response to Cyber Security Biofouling, Biosecurity Stowaways and Workbook for On Board and Hull Cleaning - 2nd Distressed People in Ship Use - 6th Edition Edition Small Boats - 2025-26 2025 Edition Preorder Now! Preorder Now! Preorder Now! Navigation and Security News 'The Panama Canal introduces modifications to the Transit Reservation System Tariffs' (PortNews) 'Sounion Tanker Fire: A Complex Situation Demanding Swift Action'. (Safety4Sea) Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has published an update entitled 'Updated implementing regulation (EU)2024/1975 amending the MED in force from 4 September 2024'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released a technical circular entitled 'Guinea Bissau - Paris MoU PSC Policy'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Gard – has released two updates: 'Ports Begin Screening for Mpox' 'Increased Collision Risk in Chinese Waters'. Britannia P&I – has published an B-Insight entitled 'Essential Guide to Tanker ShipCoatings'. West – has issued an update entitled 'Mpox Overview and Port Requirements'. UK P&I – has released an update entitled 'Riyadh MOU PSC Concentrated InspectionCampaign on Lifting Appliances'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICC FraudNet – has issued their 'Global Annual Report 2024'. Safety4Sea – has published an update entitled ''Regulatory Focus: STCW Basic FirstAid training mandatory for all seafarers'. IIMS – has released four updates: 'Transport Malta Investigation into Fatality on Oil Tanker Seaprincess' 'IACS Adopts Two New Unified Requirements on Preventing the Loss of SeaborneContainers' 'Always Inspect All Pilot and Embarkation Ladders to Ensure they are Genuine''Isle of Man Ship Registry: Tonnage and Measurement of Ships under 24m OverallLength'. Recent Accident Reports Malta – The Transport Malta Marine Safety Investigation Unit has published an investigation report into a fatality on board oil tanker 'Seaprincess'. The incident took place at the TK Tuzla Shipyard, Turkey during its planned dry docking. Two welders from the repair riding team were repairing several stanchions on the port side slop tank. As one of the welders started welding, a fireball emerged from the bottom of the slop tank, followed by a rush of air. He immediately instructed his colleague to exit the slop tank and to proceed to the nearby vertical ladder. The explosion propelled him approximately 12 metres into the air. A second explosion occurred as he descended, impacting his fall onto the deck. The explosion caused a small fire inside the slop tank, which was quickly extinguished. After the tank was declared safe for entry, the second welder’s body was recovered. Despite the slop tank being tested at 0800 and found to be gas-free, the safety investigation determined that the explosion was likely triggered by the ignition of a small gas pocket that had formed at the lower levels of the tank and was undetected during the morning atmosphere test conducted by the shipyard. Recent IMO Circulars LC 46/15 – 29/08/2024 – Any Other Business. ISWG-GHG 17/2/18 – 28/08/2024 – Further Consideration of the Development of Candidate Mid-term Measure(S). LC 46/7/2 – 28/08/2024 – Compliance Issues. LC 46/7/1 – 28/08/2024 – Compliance Issues. LC 46/5/3 – 28/08/2024 – Marine Geoengineering Including Ocean Fertilization. LC 46/5/2 – 28/08/2024 – Marine Geoengineering Including Ocean Fertilization. LC 46/5/1 – 28/08/2024 – Marine Geoengineering Including Ocean Fertilization. MSC 109/2 – 27/08/2024 – Decisions of Other IMO Bodies. NCSR 11/19/Add.2 – 27/08/2024 – Report to the Maritime Safety Committee. LC 46/5 – 27/08/2024 – Marine Geoengineering Including Ocean Fertilization. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 34 Friday 23rd August 2024
Friday 23rd August 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 34, 2024 – Friday 23rd August 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Australia – has released a Marine Notice - 2024/05 'Fuel Isolation for multi-engine installations'. Liberia – has issued two Marine Advisories : 24/2024 -'Transitional Measures to Comply with Amendments of 2022 to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006)' 25/2024 -'Japan Radio Company, Ltd. – GPS Week Number Rollover for equipment'. New from Witherbys Shipboard Response to Cyber Security Biofouling, Biosecurity Stowaways and Workbook for On Board and Hull Cleaning - 2nd Distressed People in Ship Use - 6th Edition Edition Small Boats - 2025-26 2025 Edition Preorder Now! Preorder Now! Preorder Now! Navigation and Security News 'Ship Hit by Suspected Houthi Missiles in Red Sea, Leaving Vessel "Not Under Command," U.K. Military Says' (CBSNews) 'Tanker on Fire and Adrift After Multiple Houthi Attacks' (Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has published an update entitled 'Updated implementing regulation (EU) 2024/1975 amending the MED in force from 4 September 2024'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released two technical circulars: 'Republic of Marshall Islands MSA No. 07-24 Reg. Global Positioning System(GPS) Rollover Event-2024''Belize Flag on Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Tokyo and the ParisMoU on Crew Wages and Seafarers Employment Agreement (MLC) beginningfrom 1st September 2024 and ending on 30th November 2024'. ClassNK– has issued an update entitled 'Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint ConcentratedInspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement(MLC, 2006)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a member circular entitled 'Steel Cargo Pre-loadSurveys'. Gard – has released an update entitled 'Container Ship Fires on the Rise Again?'. SKULD – has issued two updates: 'Insight: Russia Sanctions''WHO Director-General Declares Mpox Outbreak a Public Health Emergency ofInternational Concern'. Britannia P&I – has published an update entitled 'Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Seasonal Measures for Australia and New Zealand -2024'. The Shipowners' Club – has released an update entitled 'An Insurer’s Guide to the Key Changes in the UAE’s New Maritime Law – UAE Federal Decree No. (43) of2023'. West – has issued an update entitled 'Sweden - Introduces Phased Ban on All Scrubber Discharges'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICC FraudNet – has issued their 'Global Annual Report 2024'. Safety4Sea – has published an update entitled ''Regulatory Focus: STCW Basic FirstAid training mandatory for all seafarers'. IIMS – has released four updates: 'Transport Malta Investigation into Fatality on Oil Tanker Seaprincess' 'IACS Adopts Two New Unified Requirements on Preventing the Loss of SeaborneContainers' 'Always Inspect All Pilot and Embarkation Ladders to Ensure they are Genuine''Isle of Man Ship Registry: Tonnage and Measurement of Ships under 24m OverallLength'. Recent Accident Reports Malta – The Transport Malta Marine Safety Investigation Unit has published an investigation report into a fatality on board oil tanker 'Seaprincess'. The incident took place at the TK Tuzla Shipyard, Turkey during its planned dry docking. Two welders from the repair riding team were repairing several stanchions on the port side slop tank. As one of the welders started welding, a fireball emerged from the bottom of the slop tank, followed by a rush of air. He immediately instructed his colleague to exit the slop tank and to proceed to the nearby vertical ladder. The explosion propelled him approximately 12 metre into the air. A second explosion occurred as he descended, impacting his fall onto the deck. The explosion caused a small fire inside the slop tank, which was quickly extinguished. After the tank was declared safe for entry, the second welder’s body was recovered. Despite the slop tank being tested at 0800 and found to be gas-free, the safety investigation determined that the explosion was likely triggered by the ignition of a small gas pocket that had formed at the lower levels of the tank and was undetected during the morning atmosphere test conducted by the shipyard. Recent IMO Circulars ISWG-GHG 17/2/14 – 21/08/2024 – Further Consideration of the Development of Candidate Mid-Term Measure(S). ISWG-GHG 17/INF.2– 21/08/2024 – Further Development of the Life Cycle GHG Assessment (LCA) Framework. LEG.1/Circ.16 – 21/08/2024 – Guidelines for Accepting Insurance Certificates and Insurance Companies, Financial Security Providers, and Protection and Indemnity Clubs (P & I Clubs). LEG.1/Circ.15 – 21/08/2024 – Methodologies for the Collection and Reporting of Experience of Incidents and Damage Resulting Therefrom and for Assessing Changes in Monetary Value. ISWG-GHG 17/3/4 – 21/08/2024 – Further Development of the Life Cycle GHG Assessment (LCA) Framework. ISWG-GHG 17/4 – 21/08/2024 – Development of Draft Terms of Reference for the Fifth IMO GHG Study. ISWG-GHG 17/3 – 21/08/2024 – Further Development of the Life Cycle GHG Assessment (LCA) Framework. ISWG-GHG 17/2/11 – 21/08/2024 – Further Consideration of the Development of Candidate Mid-Term Measure(S). ISWG-GHG 17/2/7 – 21/08/2024 – Further Consideration of the Development of of Candidate Mid-term Measure(s). ISWG-GHG 17/3/2 – 21/08/2024 – Further Development of the Life Cycle GHG Assessment (LCA) Framework. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 33 Friday 16th August 2024
Friday 16th August 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 33, 2024 – Friday 16th August 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Marshall Islands – has released a Marine Notice - No1-002-1 'List of Office and Service Locations'. Panama – has published three updates: 'Panama Flag Annual Safety Inspection (ASI) – ISM Questionnaire''International Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC-2004) D-2 Standard Ballast Water Management System – Compliance Deadline September 8th, 2024' 'Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) 2024 – the Tokyo and Paris MoUs on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement (MLC)'. Bahamas – has issued two updates: 'Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign 2024' 'TA 24-09 – Voluntary early implementation of revised IMSBC Code'. Isle of Man – has released a Registry Advice Notice - RAN 03 (Rev.3) 'Tonnage and Measurement of Ships under 24m Overall Length'. New from Witherbys Shipboard Response to Cyber Security Biofouling, Biosecurity Stowaways and Workbook for On Board and Hull Cleaning - 2nd Distressed People in Ship Use - 6th Edition Edition Small Boats - 2025-26 2025 Edition Preorder Now! Preorder Now! Preorder Now! Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has published an update entitled 'Updated implementing regulation (EU) 2024/1975 amending the MED in force from 4 September 2024'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released two technical circulars: 'Republic of Marshall Islands MSA No. 07-24 Reg. Global Positioning System(GPS) Rollover Event-2024''Belize Flag on Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Tokyo and the ParisMoU on Crew Wages and Seafarers Employment Agreement (MLC) beginningfrom 1st September 2024 and ending on 30th November 2024'. ClassNK– has issued an update entitled 'Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint ConcentratedInspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement(MLC, 2006)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Loss Prevention: Seafarer Wellbeing Programs'. Gard – has released an update entitled 'Maximising the Chances of Survival in Cold Water'. SKULD – has issued three updates: 'Insight: Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006''Altera's Carbon Capture Pilot Project Takes on Shipping Emissions''Insight: Venezuela Sanctions'. Britannia P&I – has published an update entitled 'Understanding Effective Risk Assessment'. West – has released an update entitled 'OCIMF has declared September 2nd as the “go-live” date for SIRE 2.0'. UK P&I – has issued an update entitled 'Nitrogen in LNG'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA – has issued an update entitled 'EMSA’s RPAS activities across Europe'. Safety4Sea – has published an update entitled ''Regulatory Focus: STCW Basic FirstAid training mandatory for all seafarers'. IIMS – has released four updates: 'IIMS Marine Surveyor Search App Turns 5''Mental Health Struggles Amongst Yacht Crew Highlighted in ISWANYachtCrewHelp 2023 Annual Review''IACS Adopts Two New Unified Requirements on Preventing the Loss of SeaborneContainers' 'IIMS Marine Surveying Training Receives International Seal of Approval'. Recent Accident Reports UK – The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published an investigation report into the capsize and sinking of the fishing vessel 'Angelena'. The accident occurred 8 nm south-east of Exmouth, UK and was caused by the vessel's fishing net swinging away from the side during retrieval from the water. Canada – The TSB (Transportation Safety Board) has released an investigation report into the loss of containers overboard and subsequent fire on board the container ship 'ZIM Kingston', while drifting at La Perouse Bank, British Columbia, Canada. The ship, which had 21 crew members on board, rolled 36° and lost 109 containers overboard. A number of the remaining containers were damaged. Around 36 hours later, while anchored, a fire broke out in a damaged container that held dangerous goods. The fire then spread to five nearby containers that also contained dangerous items. This resulted in a fire that burned for five days before being extinguished. USA – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an accident report into the grounding of the bulk carrier 'John J Boland'. The ship grounded twice while loading cargo in Port Dolomite, Michigan, USA. After getting underway, the crew discovered flooding and damage to the hull of the ship. Recent IMO Circulars MSC/ISWG/MASS 3/3/2 – 14/08/2024 – Consideration of Part 3 of the Draft Mass Code on Goals, Functional Requirements and Expected Performance. MEPC 82/2/3 – 14/08/2024 – Decisions of Other Bodies. MEPC 82/16/5 – 14/08/2024 – Any Other Business. TC 74/16 – 14/08/2024 – Report of the Technical Cooperation Committee on Its Seventy-Fourth Session. MSC/ISWG/MASS 3/3/3 – 14/08/2024 – Consideration of Part 3 of the Draft Mass Code on Goals, Functional Requirements and Expected Performance. ISWG-GHG 17/2/1 – 13/08/2024 – Further Considerations of the Development of the Basket of Candidate Mid-term Measure(s). ISWG-GHG 17/2/2 – 13/08/2024 – Further Consideration of the Development of Candidate Mid-term Measure(s). MEPC 82/2/4 – 13/08/2024 – Decisions of Other Bodies. ISWG-GHG 17/2/3 – 12/08/2024 – Further Consideration of the Development of of Candidate Mid-term Measure(s). ISWG-GHG 17/2/4 – 12/08/2024 – Further Consideration of the Development of Candidate Mid-term Measure(s). List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 32 Friday 9th August 2024
Friday 9th August 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 32, 2024 – Friday 9th August 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued five updates: 'MGN 636 (M) Amendment 3 (health and safety at work) regulations''MGN 447 (M+F) Amendment 3 (control of noise at work) regulations' 'MGN 436 (M+F) Amendment 4 whole body vibration' 'MGN 702 (M) Maritime autonomous surface ships of less than 2.5 metres in LOA' 'MSN 1888 (M+F) Amendment 4 Chemical agents regulations 2010'. Liberia – has published four updates: 'Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Attack in the Southern Red Sea''Missile Attack in the Gulf of Aden' 'Port of Dampier, Australia - Bridge Wing Shelters for the Protection of Pilots and Crew' 'Paris and Tokyo MoUs Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement'. New from Witherbys The Ice Navigation and Shipboard Response to Ballast Water Seamanship Handbook Stowaways and Management - 15th -2nd Edition Distressed People in Edition Small Boats - 2025-26 Edition Out Now! Preorder Now! Preorder Now! Navigation and Security News 'Two Port Fatalities Reported in the Same Month' (Port Skills & Safety)'Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during July 2024 under Paris MOU' (gov.uk) 'Missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels hits container ship in first attack in 2 weeks' (AP News) 'Cruise ship rescues 77 migrants floating off Greece coast' (The Independent) 'Two Migrants Dead, One Missing in Apparent Collision With Rescue Boat' (The Maritime Executive) 'Cargo ship spotted at Russian gas terminal under US sanctions' (Financial Times) Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has published two updates: 'PSC - The CIC 2024 questionnaire is now available, plus update on othercampaigns''IMO III 10: Updates on the application of remote surveys, audits and verifications'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released a technical circular entitled 'Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Tokyo and the Paris MoU on CrewWages and Seafarer’s Employment Agreement (MLC) beginning 1 September 2024and ending on 30 November 2024'. Lloyd's Register – has issued an update entitled '18/24 - 2022 MLC Amendments totake effect from December 2024'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published two member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: The Right Fit – Animated Images' 'Loss Prevention: Working Aloft Poster'. Gard – has released three updates: 'Port state to focus on fair employment conditions''Knock for knock contracting – from offshore oil and gas to wind''LOIs for commingling or blending cargo on board'. SKULD – has issued four updates: 'Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (Wreck RemovalConvention) 2007''Bunker Convention 2001' 'Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006''Ratifications of MLC convention'. Britannia P&I – has published two updates: 'Britannia Loss Prevention Webinar: Digitalisation in the Shipping Industry' 'High Collision Risk Areas'. Japan P&I Club – has released an update entitled 'China-Notice of Tianjin MSA onIssuing the “Ships’ Routing System for Central Waters of Bohai Bay (for TrialImplementation)”'. West – has issued a news article entitled 'Onboard Carbon Capture Utilisation andStorage: A Promising Solution for Maritime Decarbonisation'. UK P&I – has published two updates: 'Nitrogen in LNG' 'Joint PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Wages andSeafarer Employment Agreements and MLC Amendments'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MAIB – has published a summary of current investigations. BSU – has released a Lessons Learned article on a bridge allision by the cargo of aheavy-lift vessel.Seafarer Happiness Index – has released its quarterly report. OCIMF – has released an information paper on 'Compliance with EEXI Regulation: Risks associated with Power Limitation'. Recent Accident Reports UK – The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has publishedan investigation report into the capsize and sinking of the fishing vessel 'Angelena'. The accident occurred 8 nm south-east of Exmouth, UK and was caused by the vessel's fishing net swinging away from the side during retrieval from the water. Canada – The TSB (Transportation Safety Board) has released an investigation report into the loss of containers overboard and subsequent fire on board the container ship 'ZIM Kingston', while drifting at La Perouse Bank, British Columbia, Canada. The ship, which had 21 crew members on board, rolled 36° and lost 109 containers overboard. A number of the remaining containers were damaged. Around 36 hours later, while anchored, a fire broke out in a damaged container that held dangerous goods. The fire then spread to five nearby containers that also contained dangerous items. This resulted in a fire that burned for five days before being extinguished. USA – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an accident report into the grounding of the bulk carrier 'John J Boland'. The ship grounded twice while loading cargo in Port Dolomite, Michigan, USA. After getting underway, the crew discovered flooding and damage to the hull of the ship. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC 82/7/9 – 08/08/2024 – Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. MEPC 82/6/33 – 08/08/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. LC 46/7 – 08/08/2024 – Compliance Issues. MSC.1/Circ.1678 – 08/08/2024 – Guidelines on the Medical Examination of Fishing Vessel Personnel. MEPC 82/6/35 – 08/08/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. MEPC 82/6/34 – 08/08/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. MEPC 82/6/19 – 08/08/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. MEPC 82/6/36 – 08/08/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships.. MEPC 82/6/26 – 07/08/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. MEPC 82/6/16 – 07/08/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 31 Friday 2nd August 2024
Friday 2nd August 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 31, 2024 – Friday 2nd August 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has issued Marine Notice – 21/2024: 'Reporting requirements for Masters calling the Port of Dampier, Australia'. Marshall Islands – has published Marine Notice – 2-011-33: 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Inspection and Certification Program'. New from Witherbys The Ice Navigation and Seamanship Handbook - 2nd Edition eBook Out Now! ECDIS Procedures Guide - 2024-2025 Edition Preorder Now! ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping - 2024 Edition Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Panama Canal to increase transit slots amid early rainy season' (Safety4Sea) 'The 27-mile Passage that is Southeast Asia’s Answer to the Suez Canal' (Express) 'One Dead, Two Missing After Boat Accident in Malacca Strait' (Tempo.co) 'U.S. Oil Tanker Carrying 300,000 Barrels Of Jet Fuel Refused To Dock At Gibraltar' (Marine Insight) 'Malaysia Provides Details on This Month’s Big Tanker Collision' (Splash 24/7) 'NTSB: Staten Island Ferry Fire Was Caused by Fuel System Design' (Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published a technical circular entitled 'Implementation of IMO Instruments Sub-committee 10th Session'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'Focused inspection campaign (FIC) by Paris MoU on inspection of Fire Doors during annual inspection beginning from 1st July 2024 and ending on 30th September 2024'. Lloyd's Register – has issued two updates: 'FuelEU Regulatory Update – Monitoring Plan Requirements' 'Laying Out the Cards on LNG as a Liner Option'. Class NK – has released a new information paper entitled 'FuelEU Monitoring Plan Required Under the FuelEU Maritime Regulation'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Britannia P&I – has issued an update entitled 'Alternative Fuels - Ammonia'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has published an update entitled 'New Hydrogen Demand Report Unveils Once in a Generation Opportunity'. EMSA – has published an update entitled 'EMSA releases the first building block of the FuelEU Maritime in THETIS-MRV'. IIMS – has published two updates: 'Heavy Cargo Items Require Extra Attention' 'Design Flaw Caused Staten Island Ferry Fire is Report Finding'. Recent Accident Reports Canada – The TSB (Transportation Safety Board) has released an investigation report into the loss of containers overboard and subsequent fire on board the Container Vessel 'ZIM Kingston' while drifting at La Perouse Bank, British Columbia, Canada. The vessel with 21 crew members on board rolled 36° and lost 109 containers overboard and a number of containers were damaged that remained on the deck. While the vessel was anchored, around 36 hours later a fire broke out in a damaged container that held dangerous goods. This fire then spread to five nearby containers which also contained dangerous items. This resulted in a fire that burned for five days before being declared extinguished. Australia – The ATSB (Australian Transport Safety Bureau) has released an investigation report into the near grounding of Rosco Poplar while transiting the Great Barrier Reef via Hydrographers Passage under the conduct of a coastal pilot. Upon noticing that a reef sector light was indicating red, the pilot ordered a course correction. This was followed almost immediately by the activation of an alert from the ship’s electronic navigational equipment indicating that the ship was passing less than 200 m from Bond Reef (normal clearance was about 1,500 m). The ship's course was corrected and the remaining pilotage was conducted uneventfully. Recent IMO Circulars Circular Letter No.4901 – 31/07/2024 – Eleventh session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (10 to 14 February 2025). MEPC 82/6/9 – 31/07/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. MEPC 82/16/3 – 31/07/2024 – Any Other Business. MEPC 82/16/2 – 31/07/2024 – Any Other Business. MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.18 – 31/07/2024 – Guidelines for the Sampling of Fuel Oil for Determination of Compliance with MARPOL Annex VI and SOLAS Chapter II-2. MEPC 82/INF.44 – 31/07/2024 – Identification and Protection of Special Areas and Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas. MEPC 82/INF.43 – 31/07/2024 – Identification and Protection of Special Areas and Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas. MEPC 82/8/1 – 31/07/2024 – Follow-Up Work Emanating From the Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter From Ships. FAL.1/Circ.122 – 31/07/2024 – Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, 1965, as Amended. MEPC 82/6/12 – 31/07/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 30 Friday 26th July 2024
Friday 26th July 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 30, 2024 – Friday 26th July 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has published Marine Guidance – MGN 548: 'Life-Saving Appliances – Servicing Requirements for SOLAS Inflatable Life Saving Appliances at Approved Service Stations.' Australia – has released Marine Notice – 03/2024: 'Transportation of Plastic Pellets in Freight Containers'. Liberia – has issued Marine Notice – 19/2024: 'Port Hedland, Australia - CCTV camera at the steering gear flat for Capesize vessels'. Cyprus – has released Circular – 18/2024: 'Measures to improve compliance of ships flying the Cyprus Flag calling in ports of The Commonwealth of Australia and the United States of America (USA)'. New from Witherbys The Ice Navigation and ECDIS Procedures ECDIS Passage Seamanship Handbook Guide - 2024-2025 Planning and -2nd Edition Edition Watchkeeping - 2024 Edition eBook Out Now! Preorder Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Stena Line 'deeply saddened' by port worker death at Cairnryan Port nearStranraer' (ITV News) 'More Panama Canal Vessel Transits Fail to Lift Bunker Sales' (Cyprus Shipping News) 'Suez Canal Revenue Drops' (Freight News) 'Houthi Drone Boat Destroyed by Armed Guards' (gCaptain) 'Nigeria Witnessed 78 Attacks on Vessels in H1 Despite Zero Record Claims' (The Guardian) 'Capacity Across Big Three Shipbuilding Nations Leaps 20% in a Year' (Splash24/7) Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping – has published a technical circular entitled 'Bahamas Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Bulk Carriers'. Lloyd's Register – has issued an update entitled 'Revised Additive ManufacturingGuidance Notes'. Class NK – has released a new Technical Journal issue entitled 'Special Feature-Initiatives for Vehicle Carrier Fires'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued a member alert entitled 'Yemen: Suspended PortServices in Hodeidah'. Japan P&I Club – has published a news alert entitled 'Surge of Heat Damage Claimsfor Brazilian Soybean at Chinese Ports Since June 2024'. The Shipowners' Club – has released two news alerts: 'Crew Health: Malaria prevention' 'The Impact of Shipping on the Marine Environment'. West – has issued an update entitled 'Russian Sanctions - Designation Update'. UK P&I – has published an article entitled 'Crew Health Advice: Dengue Fever'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG – has published their '2023 Flag State Control Annual Report'. Port of Dampier – has published a marine notice entitled 'Port of Dampier – BridgeWing Shelters for the Protection of Pilots and Crew'. EMSA – has released the July 2024 issue of their Newsletter. OCIMF – has released the July 2024 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports UK – The MAIB has released an investigation report into the contact of the chemical tanker 'Ali Ka' with Oikos Jetty 2 on the River Thames in England. Control of the ship was lost while manoeuvring off the berth under pilotage. It was concluded that fatigue was highly likely to have affected the pilot's decision-making and reaction times, and also that the Master/pilot exchange had been ineffective and unsuccessful. Australia – The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released an investigation report into the grounding of the bulk carrier 'World Diana' while manoeuvring in the Port of Bunbury. It was found that the ship's turn was begun too early and the speed was too high. The bridge resource management during the pilotage was also ineffective. Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the loss of propulsion and subsequent grounding of the RoRo cargo vessel 'Mazarine' on Wolf Rock, off Land's End, UK. The grounding occurred following a failure of a component of the main engine's lubricating oil system, which resulted in the loss of a significant amount of lubricating oil and a drop in the oil pressure. Recent IMO Circulars CCC 10/5/13 – 25/07/2024 – Amendments to the IMSBC Code and Supplements.CCC 10/5/14 – 25/07/2024 – Amendments to the IMSBC Code and Supplements. CCC 10/6/7 – 24/07/2024 – Amendments to the IMSBC Code and Supplements. CCC 10/6/6 – 24/07/2024 – Amendments to the IMSBC Code and Supplements. CCC 10/3/8 – 24/07/2024 – Amendments to the IGF Code and Development of Guidelines for Alternative Fuels and Related Technologies. CCC 10/3/9 – 24/07/2024 – Amendments to the IGF Code and Development of Guidelines for Alternative Fuels and Related Technologies. CCC 10/3/1 – 24/07/2024 – Amendments to the IGF Code and Development of Guidelines for Alternative Fuels and Related Technologies. CCC 10/3/10 – 24/07/2024 – Amendments to the IGF Code and Development of Guidelines for Alternative Fuels and Related Technologies. CCC 10/3/11 – 24/07/2024 – Amendments to the IGF Code and Development of Guidelines for Alternative Fuels and Related Technologies. CCC 10/3/3 – 24/07/2024 – Amendments to the IGF Code and Development of Guidelines for Alternative Fuels and Related Technologies. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 29 Friday 19th July 2024
Friday 19th July 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 29, 2024 – Friday 19th July 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has published Marine Advisory – 17/2024: 'Testing and inspection of oil filtering equipment approved to meet Resolution MEPC.107(49)'. Panama – has issued Merchant Marine Notice – MMN-07/2024: 'Paris MoU – Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) During Annual Inspections of Fire Doors'. Cyprus – has released Circular – 18/2024: 'Measures to improve compliance of ships flying the Cyprus Flag calling in ports of The Commonwealth of Australia and the United States of America (USA)'. New from Witherbys The Ice Navigation and ECDIS Procedures ECDIS Passage Seamanship Handbook Guide - 2024-2025 Planning and -2nd Edition Edition Watchkeeping - 2024 Edition eBook Out Now! Preorder Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Suez Canal revenue drops as some shippers shun Red Sea' (Reuters)'Shifting tides: Global piracy trends and emerging threats in 2024' (Hellenic Shipping News) 'Oman says crew member of capsized tanker found dead and nine rescued' (BBC News) 'Oil Tanker Hit By Houthi-launched Drone In Red Sea Assesses Potential Oil Spill' (Marine Insight) 'Robbers armed with guns and knives target bulker in piracy hotspot' (TradeWinds) 'Four people drown trying to cross Channel near Boulogne-sur-Mer' (The Guardian) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has issued a new edition of their 'Rules for Buildingand Classing Marine Vessels', and has significantly updated their 'Rules for Buildingand Classing Mobile Offshore Units'. Bureau Veritas – has released two updates:'Green passport' 'Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships'. DNV – has issued two updates: 'ESP Code updated – New survey requirements for bulk carriers and oil tankers' 'Now available: July 2024 edition of the DNV class rules for ships and offshoreunits'. Indian Register of Shipping – has published a technical circular entitled 'Port of Port Hedland – CCTV camera at the steering gear flat for Cape size vessels (nominaldeadweight > 120,000)'. Lloyd's Register – has released an update entitled 'Revised Additive ManufacturingGuidance Notes'. Class NK – has released a new document entitled 'Port State Control Annual ReportJune 2024'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued a member alert entitled 'The People's Republic ofChina (PRC): Administrative Penalties Frequently Imposed on Vessels'. SKULD – has released an update entitled 'Shifting tides: Global piracy trends and emerging threats in 2024'. Japan P&I Club – has published a news alert entitled 'IMB piracy and armed robberyreport for January – June 2024' NorthStandard – has issued two news alerts: 'China: Correspondents’ advice on maritime-related risks' 'Sudden increase in narcotics incidents and detentions in Mexican West Coast Ports'. West – has released an update entitled 'Carriage of Iron Ore Fines from Goa andother west coast ports in India'. UK P&I – has published an article entitled 'Crew Health Advice: Dengue Fever'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG – has published their '2023 Flag State Control Annual Report'. Port of Dampier – has published a marine notice entitled 'Port of Dampier – BridgeWing Shelters for the Protection of Pilots and Crew'. EMSA – has released the July 2024 issue of their Newsletter. OCIMF – has released the July 2024 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports UK – The MAIB has released an investigation report into the contact of the chemical tanker 'Ali Ka' with Oikos Jetty 2 on the River Thames in England. Control of the ship was lost while manoeuvring off the berth under pilotage. It was concluded that fatigue was highly likely to have affected the pilot's decision-making and reaction times, and also that the Master/pilot exchange had been ineffective and unsuccessful. Australia – The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released an investigation report into the grounding of the bulk carrier 'World Diana' while manoeuvring in the Port of Bunbury. It was found that the ship's turn was begun too early and the speed was too high. The bridge resource management during the pilotage was also ineffective. Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the loss of propulsion and subsequent grounding of the RoRo cargo vessel 'Mazarine' on Wolf Rock, off Land's End, UK. The grounding occurred following a failure of a component of the main engine's lubricating oil system, which resulted in the loss of a significant amount of lubricating oil and a drop in the oil pressure. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1599/Rev.3 – 17/07/2024 – REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE APPLICATION OF HIGH MANGANESE AUSTENITIC STEEL FOR CRYOGENIC SERVICE MSC.1/Circ.1679 – 17/07/2024 – INTERIM GUIDELINES FOR USE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) CARGO AS FUEL LC-LP.1/Circ.111 – 17/07/2024 – CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL IMO.7/Circ.18 – 17/07/2024 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION HNS.2/Circ.14 – 17/07/2024 – PROTOCOL OF 2010 TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGE IN CONNECTION WITH THE CARRIAGE OF HAZARDOUS AND NOXIOUS SUBSTANCES BY SEA, 1996 MSC.1/Circ.1588/Rev.3 – 16/07/2024 – CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE REVISED EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS (EMS GUIDE) MSC.1/Circ.1456/Rev.1 – 15/07/2024 – REVISED UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 AND THE FSS AND FTP CODES List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC)30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 28 Friday 12th July 2024
Friday 12th July 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 28, 2024 – Friday 12th July 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Marshall Islands – has published four updates: MG-7-44-2 – 'Accommodations, Recreational Facilities, Food, Catering, and Water' MG-2-11-19 – 'Offshore Wind Farm Installation, Maintenance, and Support Vessels' MN-7-038-2 – 'Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels' MN-2-011-33 – 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Inspection and Certification Program'. Bahamas – has issued Information Notice – 01: 'Dates for Bahamas Assessments of officer candidates'. Isle of Man – has released Technical Advisory Notice – 010-22: 'Recommendations for the Safe Use of Drones at Sea'. Malta – has published Merchant Shipping Notice – 99 Rev.6: 'Contact Details of the Merchant Shipping Directorate'. New from Witherbys The Ice Navigation and ECDIS Procedures ECDIS Passage Seamanship Handbook Guide - 2024-2025 Planning and -2nd Edition Edition Watchkeeping - 2024 Edition eBook Out Now! Preorder Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Panama Canal plans new $1.6bn reservoir to address water shortages' (Seatrade Maritime) 'Threat of Sanctions is Holding Back the Northern Sea Route' (Lloyd's List) 'Egypt's Suez Canal revenues drop amid Red Sea shipping crisis' (MENAFN) 'Piracy in Straits of Malacca, Singapore halves in January-June 2024' (TheEDGE) 'Baltic Countries Demand EU Action Against Russia’s Fishing in the Baltic Sea' (The Fishing Daily) 'Yemen's Houthi rebels target a US-flagged container ship in the Gulf of Aden' (abc News) 'Houthi Rebels Upping Their Game in Red Sea with more Advanced Drone Boats' (Forces.net) 'Crew Abandons Listing Cargo Ship as Storms Hit Shipping Off South Africa' (The Maritime Executive) 'Tanker Runs Aground in Cayman Islands' (The Maritime Executive) 'Industry Leaders Express Concern Over Certain CLI Flaws' (Safety4Sea) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'Prohibition on the Use and Carriage for Use as Fuel of Heavy Fuel Oil by Ships in Arctic Waters'. Bureau Veritas – has released four updates: 'Approval of the Manufacturing Process of Metallic Materials''Rules on Materials and Welding for the Classification of Marine Units''Rules for Azimuth Thrusters in Ice for Polar Class Ships and Icebreakers''Rules for the Classification of Ships Operating in Polar Waters and Icebreakers'. DNV – has issued an update entitled 'Port State Control - CIC 2024 on Crew Wagesand Seafarer Employment Agreements Under MLC'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'How Close is the Shipping Industry to Adopting Nuclear for Propulsion?'. Class NK – has released an update entitled 'Changes in the Affixation of Class Notation to Ships Using Low-flashpoint Fuels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued an updated entitled 'European Union (EU) Adopts14th Sanctions Package Against Russia'. SKULD – has released an update entitled 'EU Emission Trading System - SmoothSailing a Half Year Into 2024?'. Japan P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'EU adopts 14th sanctions package against Russia'. Britannia P&I – has issued an update entitled 'Understanding Surge and InteractionDamage While Alongside Port Infrastructure'. West – has released an update entitled 'Port State Control - 2024 Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has released a statement entitled 'Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) – PolicyStatement'. IIMS – has published four updates: 'Certified Boats Have Lower Chance of Accidents' 'New British Marine Decarbonisation Hub provides guidance on Carbon BorderAdjustment Mechanism''£100k Fine Handed to Operator for Vessel Modification Resulting in Two Deaths''ClassNK releases Port State Control Annual Report'. Recent Accident Report Ireland – The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has published an investigation report into a Marine Casualty Involving a Recreational Craft in or around Lacken Pier, Beltra, Co Mayo, Ireland. The boat was launched from a trailer towed by a tractor. The Casualty (the owner of the boat) was driving the tractor, and the Survivor was in the boat that was on the trailer. After launching, the Survivor made an unsuccessful effort to hold the boat alongside the pier while the Casualty parked the launch tractor and trailer. When the tractor and trailer were parked, the Casualty attempted to board the drifting boat and entered the water at the East Pier steps. He got into difficulty and was swept out to sea. The boat with the Survivor on board drifted out to sea, before coming ashore at Lacken Strand. The Netherlands – The Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into a fatal accident with a pilot tender. The Dutch pilot tender 'Lacerta' wanted to put a pilot on board the seagoing vessel 'Wilson Monsoon'. When coming alongside, a crew member of the pilot tender became trapped between the pilot boat and the seagoing vessel. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1212/Rev.2 – 10/07/2024 – Revised Guidelines on Alternative Designand Arrangements for SOLAS Chapters II-1 and III. MSC.1/Circ.1511/Rev.1 – 10/07/2024 – Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Regulations II-2/9 and 13. CCC 10/INF.10 – 10/07/2024 – Unified Interpretation of Provisions of IMO Safety, Security, and Environment-Related Conventions. CCC 10/INF.12 – 10/07/2024 – Amendments to the IMSBC Code and Supplements. CCC 10/5/6 – 10/07/2024 – Amendments to the IMSBC Code and Supplements. SN.1/Circ.343 – 09/07/2024 – Recognition of Ship Reporting System in the Pentland Firth (PENTREP). CCC 10/3 – 09/07/2024 – Amendments to the LGF Code and Development of Guidelines for Alternative Fuels and Related Technologies. CCC 10/15/1 – 09/07/2024 – Any Other Business. Circular Letter No.4894 – 08/07/2024 – Thirty-first meeting of the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group on Harmonization of Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (Dublin, Ireland, 4 to 8 November 2024). MSC.1/Circ.1310/Rev.2 – 08/07/2024 – Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual on Maritime Safety Information. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC)30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 27 Friday 5th July 2024
Friday 5th July 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 27, 2024 – Friday 5th July 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued Marine Information Note – MIN709: '2024 Amendments to ESP Code'. Norway – has released Marine Regulations – No.1391: 'Cargo Ships Intended to Carry Industrial Personnel'. Liberia – has published Marine Advisory – 15/2024: 'INMARSAT Terminal Activations and Changes to Activations'. Panama – has issued Marine Notice – 06/2024: 'Amendments 2022 MLC, 2006 Titles 1, 2, 3 and 4'. Singapore – has released Port Marine Circular – 06/2024: 'Penalties for Improper Disposal of Shipboard Garbage in Singapore Waters'. Malta – has published Merchant Shipping Notice – 188: 'Fuel EU Regulation - The Use of Renewable and Low-carbon Fuels in Maritime Transport'. New from Witherbys Passage Planning ECDIS Passage The Ice Navigation and Guide: Panama Canal -Planning and Seamanship Handbook (PPG - Panama, 2024-Watchkeeping - 2024 - 2nd Edition 25 Edition) Edition Out Now! Out Now! Preorder Now! Navigation and Security News 'More Ships to Pass Through Panama Canal Daily as Water Levels Rise' (Trans.Info) 'How do New Panama Canal Locks Function?' (MarineInsight) 'MSI Affirms ‘Very Positive Outlook’ for Tanker Sector' (SeaTrade Maritime) 'Houthi Explosive Drone Boat Attacks Escalate Red Sea Danger' (Marine Link) 'Houthi Rebels are Undermining the Rules-based World Order - Maritime Security Expert' (SBS News) 'Houthi Threat Triggers Surge in Pirate Attacks Off Somalia Coast' (Bloomberg) 'ReCAAP ISC: Three incidents of armed robbery 25 June – 1 July' (Safety4Sea) 'Marlink Group Boosts Cyber Security Offering with Acquisition of Diverto' (The Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'Prohibition on the Use and Carriage for Use as Fuel of Heavy Fuel Oil by Ships in Arctic Waters'. Bureau Veritas – has released four updates: 'Approval of the Manufacturing Process of Metallic Materials''Rules on Materials and Welding for the Classification of Marine Units''Rules for Azimuth Thrusters in Ice for Polar Class Ships and Icebreakers''Rules for the Classification of Ships Operating in Polar Waters and Icebreakers'. DNV – has issued an update entitled 'Port State Control - CIC 2024 on Crew Wagesand Seafarer Employment Agreements Under MLC'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'How Close is the Shipping Industry to Adopting Nuclear for Propulsion?'. Class NK – has released an update entitled 'Inspection and certification relating to theentry into force of the 2022 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 on 23 December 2024'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued two updates: 'Brazil: Free Pratique Delays' Fraudulent Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME) Certificates'. GARD – has published an update entitled 'Regional Sulphur Emission Limits at aGlance'. SKULD – has released an update entitled 'Crime Doesn’t Pay – Arresting Developments in Financial Foul Play'. Britannia P&I – has issued an update entitled 'Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship Trials'. Japan P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'China -Administrative Penalties Frequently Imposed by the Maritime Authorities'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News NTSB – has released an update entitled 'Safer Seas Digest'. IIMS – has published four updates: 'Paris MoU Annual Report 2023' 'Managing the Risk of Ship Blackouts''MAIB Issue Safety Warning Following Fatal Injury to Recreational Diver AfterContact Diving Support Boat Karin' 'Digitalised Ship Inspection SIRE 2.0 to “Go-Live” September 2024' Recent Accident Report UK – The UK MAIB has published an investigation report into the foundering of the fishing vessel 'Piedras' which experienced an uncontrolled flood while fishing 78 nautical miles south-west of Ireland. The vessel subsequently foundered and has not been recovered. The crew abandoned ship to their one working liferaft and were rescued, uninjured, by a nearby fishing vessel. The Netherlands – The Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into a fatal accident with a pilot tender. The Dutch pilot tender 'Lacerta' wanted to put a pilot on board the seagoing vessel 'Wilson Monsoon'. When coming alongside, a crew member of the pilot tender became trapped between the pilot boat and the seagoing vessel. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1652/Corr.1 – 03/07/2024 – Explanatory Notes to the Interim Guidelineson the Second Generation Intact Stability Criteria. SAR.7/Circ.16 – 02/07/2024 – List of Documents and Publications Which Should Be Held by a Maritime or Joint Rescue Coordination Centre. LEG 111/17/Add.1 – 02/07/2024 – Report of the Legal Committee on the Work of Its 111th Session. LEG 111/17 – 02/07/2024 – Report of the Legal Committee on the Work of Its 111th Session. TC 74/4(a) – 02/07/2024 – Resource Mobilization and Partnerships. Circular Letter No.4890 – 02/07/2024 – MV RUBYMAR – Call for contributions of oil pollution response equipment to support operations related to the sinking of MV RUBYMAR in the Republic of Yemen. LC 46/1/1 – 01/07/2024 – Provisional Agenda. C 132/6 – 01/07/2024 – Consolidated Text of the IMO Convention. MEPC 82/16/1 – 28/06/2024 – Any Other Business. MSC.1/Circ.1680 – 28/06/2024 – Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Regulation XV/5.1 and Paragraph 3.5 of Part 1 of the International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) on the Harmonization of the Industrial Personnel Safety Certificate With SOLAS Safety Certificates. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III)16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 26 Friday 28th June 2024
Friday 28th June 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 26, 2024 – Friday 28th June 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Marshall Islands – has released Marine Safety Advisory – 06/2024: 'Incidents Involving the Storage and Handling of Steel Plates'. Bahamas – has published Marine Notice – 37: 'Ships Cook'. Singapore – has issued Port Marine Circular – 06/2024: 'Penalties for Improper Disposal of Shipboard Garbage in Singapore Waters'. Cyprus – has released Marine Circular – 17/2024: 'European Entry-Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS): Obligations for Carriers'. New from Witherbys Passage Planning ECDIS Passage Liquefied Gas Guide: Panama Canal -Planning and Terminals - Site (PPG - Panama, 2024-Watchkeeping - 2024 Selection, Design and 25 Edition) Edition Operation of Marine Facilities, First Edition Out Now! Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Boater Fined $34,000 for Going the Wrong Way Up Dover Strait Traffic Lane' (The Maritime Executive) 'Red Sea Delays the 'New Normal' Headed into Peak Shipping Season' (SupplyChainBrain) 'Houthis & Iraqi Militia Launch Drone Strikes On 4 Ships At Israel’s Haifa Port' (Marine Insight) 'Houthis fire ‘new ballistic missile’ at MSC ship in potential game-changing attack' (TradeWinds) 'Baltic Arrow ship stuck in the River Nene near Wisbech' (Eastern Daily Press) 'In A First, U.S. Army Successfully Tests Precision Strike Missile Against Moving Ship In The Pacific' (Marine Insight) 'IMO Annual Piracy Report: 150 incidents reported during 2023' (Safety4Sea) 'ITF Says Flag States Must Instruct Ships to Divert from Red Sea for Safety' (The Maritime Executive) 'IMO: Pilot transfer arrangements and amendments to SOLAS regulation V/23 agreed' (Safety4Sea) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'EU ETS: Inclusion of Maritime Emissions'. Bureau Veritas – has released four updates: 'Condition Monitoring Systems''Rules on Cyber Security for the Classification of Marine Units''Gas Fuelled Ships''Whipping and Springing Assessment'. Lloyd's Register – has issued two updates: 'Ballast Water Management: Adoption of new IMO guidance' 'New survey requirements for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers'. Class NK – has published an update entitled 'Measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued an update entitled 'South Africa: Bunkering'. SKULD – has published an update entitled 'Updated threats to shipping in the Red Sea'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Risk Watch - June 2024'. The London P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'Carriage of Containers & Flexible Bulk Containers on Bulk Carriers & General Cargo Ships'. The Shipowners' Club – has published an update entitled 'Hybrid Knock-for-Knock Agreements - A Trojan Horse for the Offshore Vessel Sector?'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News World Shipping Council – has released an update entitled 'Containers Lost at Sea 2024 Update'. INTERCARGO – has published an update entitled 'Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2014 2023 and Trends'. ICC – has issued an update entitled 'Growing AI fraud risks'. IIMS – has released an update entitled 'Enhancing Safety in Pilot Transfer Arrangements: A Comprehensive Look at the New SOLAS Amendments'. IMO – has published an update entitled '2024 International Day of the Seafarer'. Recent Accident Report UK – The UK MAIB has published an investigation report into the foundering of the fishing vessel 'Piedras' which experienced an uncontrolled flood while fishing 78 nautical miles south-west of Ireland. The vessel subsequently foundered and has not been recovered. The crew abandoned ship to their one working liferaft and were rescued, uninjured, by a nearby fishing vessel. The Netherlands – The Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into a fatal accident with a pilot tender. The Dutch pilot tender 'Lacerta' wanted to put a pilot on board the seagoing vessel 'Wilson Monsoon'. When coming alongside, a crew member of the pilot tender became trapped between the pilot boat and the seagoing vessel. Bahamas – The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has released a Marine Safety Investigation Report into a very serious marine casualty on board the vessel 'Algoma Integrity'. The vessel was running extended mooring lines whilst attempting to come alongside the Morton Salt terminal, The Bahamas, when a mooring line fouled the propellor. Whilst the bridge team and aft mooring party were focused on the recovery of the fouled line, a mooring line that was under extreme tension sprung free, severing the leg of an ordinary seafarer below the knee. Despite immediate medical assistance from the crew and medical staff ashore, the ordinary seafarer died a short while later. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 1/Circ.797/Rev.40 – 26/06/2024 – Training and Watchkeeping. MSC.4/Circ.268 – 26/06/2024 – Reports on Acts of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships. Circular Letter No.4763 – 26/06/2024 – Junior Professional position. Circular Letter No.4805 – 26/06/2024 – Position in the IMO Junior Professional Officer programme. Circular Letter No.4869 – 26/06/2024 – Position in the IMO Junior Professional Officer programme. CCC 10/INF.8 – 26/06/2024 – Amendments to the IMSBC Code and Supplements. MEPC 82/INF.5 – 25/06/2024 – Harmful Aquatic Organisms in Ballast Water. CCC 10/8/1 – 25/06/2024 – Revision of the Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships (Resolution A.1050(27)). Circular Letter No.4891 – 25/06/2024 – Call for Expressions of Interest: GreenVoyage2050 Support for the Development of National Action Plans to Reduce GHG. BWM.2/Circ.83 – 25/06/2024 – International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 25 Friday 21st June 2024
Friday 21st June 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 25, 2024 – Friday 21st June 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has released three updates: 'Missile Attack in the Red Sea' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs and Insurance Companies' 'Ingosstrakh Insurance Company'. Marshall Islands – has issued seven updates: 'Liability Insurance for Seafarer Abandonment, Death, and Long- Term Disability''Repatriation' 'Food Handling, Storage and Preparation' 'Shipboard Occupational Health and Safety, including Hazardous Work Issues for Seafarers Under 18 Years Old' 'Guidance on Medical Exams and Certificates for Seafarers' 'Demonstrating Compliance of Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Services' 'Medical Care On Board Ship and Ashore'. Panama – has published two updates: 'Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 2008, as amended' 'International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)'. Isle of Man – has released an update entitled 'Fire-Fighting Protective Clothing'. Hong Kong – has issued an update entitled 'Collision between an oil/chemical tanker and a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Kachchh, India'. New from Witherbys Planning andPassage PlanningGuide: Panama Canal -Edition 25 Edition) Operation of MarineECDIS Passage Liquefied Gas Terminals - Site Watchkeeping - 2024 (PPG - Panama, 2024-Selection, Design and Facilities, First Edition Out Now! Pre-order Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'New Maritime Cybersecurity Industry Body Launched' (Safety4Sea)'Panama Canal Considers New Reservoir to Help Maintain Water Levels' (gCaptain) 'First LNG carrier heads for Red Sea-Suez route since mid-January' (TradeWinds) 'Suez Canal tries to gain back traffic by giving discounts' (Safety4Sea) 'Pirates tie up crew in bulker engine room off Singapore' (TradeWinds) 'Vital Shipping Artery Partly Blocked by Raging Forest Fires' (TradeWinds) 'MV Tutor Ship Sinks After Houthi Drone Attack In The Red Sea Damages Its Stern' (MarineInsight) 'Philippines accuses China of 'piracy' in South China Sea' (NIKKEI Asia) 'So Close to Death: Captain Recounts Migrant Sea Rescue' (MarineLink) 'Piracy incidents on the rise in Bangladesh'. (Splash247) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'NCSR 11 Brief'. DNV – has released three updates: 'Update of the Manoeuvring Information After Installation of Overridable PowerLimitation' 'IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications, Search and Rescue''New IMO Guidance for Managing Challenging Ballast Water Quality'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'NCSR 11 Summary Report'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued an update entitled 'Sierra Leone: DisembarkingStowaways'. Britannia P&I – has released two updates: 'Cover for Third Parties' 'Atlantic Hurricane Season 2024 – Warning to Seafarers'. Japan P&I Club – has published two updates: 'China - Requirements for the Use of Shore Power in Chinese Ports' 'UK Supreme Court Judgment on ‘Force Majeure Clause’'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued an update entitled 'Global Discrepancies in theRegulation of Scrubber Wash Water Discharge'. WEST – has released an update entitled 'MARPOL Annex 1 Amendments Entering into Force July 2024'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News UK Chamber of Shipping – have issued two updates: 'BTA Annual Conference Report 2024' 'Chamber Launches Disruptive Passenger Behaviour Guide'. ICS – has released an update entitled 'Shipping Industry Calls for Action Following theAttack on the MV 'Tutor' and Cargo Ship 'Verbena'. IIMS – has published an update entitled 'Ensuring Compliance of Oil Filtering Equipment on Ships'. OCIMF – has issued an update entitled 'OCIMF Annual Report 2024'. EMSA – has released an update entitled 'First Webinar on FuelEU Maritime Regulation'. IMO – has published a 'Statement on the attack on merchant vessel TUTOR'. Allianz – has issued an update entitled 'Safety and Shipping Review 2024'. Paris MoU – has released an update entitled '2023 Performance Lists Paris MoU'. Recent Accident Report UK – The UK MAIB has published an investigation report into the collision between the fishing vessel 'Kirkella' and a tug at King George Dock, Hull, England. The crew of the 'Kirkella' lost control of the propulsion system and collided with the unmanned tug, which was moored ahead of 'Kirkella'. During the collision the tug's hull and starboard fuel tank were breached by the 'Kirkella'’s bulbous bow. The tug partially sank, releasing 7,000 litres of marine diesel into the dock. The 'Kirkella' was not significantly damaged and there were no injuries. Germany – The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (FBMCI) has released an Investigation Report into a bridge allision in the Kiel Canal, Germany. The heavy-lift vessel 'MERI' was carrying a mobile harbour crane and, while passing beneath the high bridges at Holtenau, the crane's tower head struck the hollow box girders of both bridges' carriageways. The impact broke the lashings securing the crane, causing it to crash onto the deck. The crane was destroyed and both the ship and the bridges sustained significant damage. As a result, the canal and the bridges were temporarily closed to traffic. Recent IMO Circulars Circular Letter No.4886 – 19/06/2024 – Communication from the Government of theRepublic of the Philippines. MEPC 82/6 – 19/06/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. MEPC 82/14 – 19/06/2024 – Work Programme of the Committee and Subsidiary Bodies. LP-CG 16/1 – 18/06/2024 – Provisional Agenda. Circular Letter No.4882 – 18/06/2024 – Sixteenth session of the Compliance Group established under the 1996 Protocol to the London Convention 1972 (24 and 25 October 2024). STCW.2/Circ.127 – 18/06/2024 – International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978. Circular Letter No.4884 – 18/06/2024 – Informal Workshop and Exhibition on Accessing IMO’s Technical Cooperation Assistance and Enhancing Technical Cooperation Delivery. III 10/1/2 – 17/06/2024 – Adoption of the Agenda. MEPC 82/3 – 14/06/2024 – Consideration and Adoption of Amendments to Mandatory Instruments. III 10/INF.7 – 14/06/2024 – Analysis of Consolidated Audit Summary Reports. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 24 Friday 14th June 2024
Friday 14th June 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 24, 2024 – Friday 14th June 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update USA – has issued an update entitled 'Clarification of STCW Endorsements Required for Able Seaman'. Australia – has issued an update entitled 'Testing and Inspection of Oil Filtering Equipment Approved to Meet Resolution MEPC.107(49)'. Liberia – has released an update entitled 'Piracy Incident in the Gulf of Guinea'. Singapore – has published an update entitled 'Issuance of Dispensation by Recognised Organisations (ROs)'. New from Witherbys ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping - 2024 Edition eBook Out Now! Passage Planning Guide: Panama Canal -(PPG - Panama, 2024-25 Edition) Pre-order Now! Liquefied Gas Terminals - Site Selection, Design and Operation of Marine Facilities, First Edition Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Panama Canal to allow 34 transits by the end of July' (Safety4Sea) 'DFS warning as Red Sea disruption hits deliveries' (BBC News) 'Hapag-Lloyd sees prolonged Red Sea re-routings regardless of ceasefire' (India Shipping News) 'ReCAAP ISC: Three incidents of armed robbery 4 – 10 June' (Safety4Sea) 'Master Faces Jail Time and Fines After Crew Reports MARPOL Violation' (The Maritime Executive) 'Containers Lost at Sea Drop to Lowest Level on Record' (Splash 24/7) 'IMO Institute Receives Million-pound Boost Towards Maritime Safety' (Safety4Sea) Recent Class Society Guidance Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'Maritime Fuel Supply Dialogues' Recent P&I Club Guidance Britannia P&I – has released two updates: 'Updates to Marine Fuel Standards' 'Britannia P&I Academy for Members Taking Place in London'. Japan P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'Updates on Japan P&I PEME Package and addition of a clinic for Filipino Crew'. UK P&I – has published two updates: 'Risk Focus: Inventory of Hazardous Materials' 'ISO 8217-2024 - The Marine Fuel Standard has been updated'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Witherbys – We have issued an article entitled 'World Oceans Day 2024'. IIMS – has published two updates: 'IMCA Annual Report Highlights Inadequate Control on Confined Spaces' 'Ship Fire Safety Systems are Crucial and Must be Treated as Such'. UK Chamber of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'Chamber Launches Disruptive Passenger Behaviour Guide'. Paris MoU – has issued an update entitled 'Report of the 2023 Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety'. Recent Accident Report UK – The UK MAIB has published an investigation report into the grounding of the passenger ferry 'Alfred' at Swona Island, Pentland Firth, Scotland. The accident caused injuries to 41 passengers and crew, as well as damage to the ship's bow and all vehicles being transported on board. The investigation found that the ship was routinely passing too close to land and that fatigue had led to a loss of awareness at a critical point in the ship's passage. Recent IMO Circulars IMO.7/Circ.17 – 12/06/2024 – Amendments Adopted in December 2021 to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization. Circular Letter No.4885 – 12/06/2024 – Illumination of the IMO building and other emblematic landmarks to mark World Maritime Day on 26 September 2024. SSE 10/20 – 11/06/2024 – Report to the Maritime Safety Committee. CCC 10/1/1 – 10/06/2024 – Adoption of the Agenda. III 10/4/2 – 07/06/2024 – Lessons Learned and Safety Issues Identified From the Analysis of Marine Safety Investigation Reports. Circular Letter No.4872 – 07/06/2024 – Seventeenth meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (23 to 27 September 2024). Circular Letter No.4873 – 07/06/2024 – PPR Technical Group on the Evaluation of Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals (14 to 18 October 2024). TC 74/6/1 – 07/06/2024 – The Capacity-Building Decade 2021-2030 Strategy. ESPH 30/1 – 06/06/2024 – Provisional Agenda for the thirtieth session of the PPR Technical Group on the Evaluation of Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals to be held at IMO Headquarters, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, from Monday, 14 to Friday, 18 October 2024. E&T 41/1 – 06/06/2024 – Provisional Agenda. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 23 Friday 7th June 2024
Friday 7th June 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 23, 2024 – Friday 7th June 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued an update entitled 'Workboat Code Edition 3 – Annex 3 The Safety of Police Boats'. Australia – has issued an update entitled 'AMSA update -2024 editions'. Isle of Man – has released an update entitled 'Fire-Fighting Protective Clothing'. Singapore – has published two updates: 'Oil and Chemical Spill Response Equipment and Vessel Rates in Singapore' 'Voyage Data Recorder (VDR/S-VDR) and Casualty Investigations'. New from Witherbys eBook Out Now! Pre-order Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Panama Canal passage price hits $1m for gas carriers as auction transits hit year- high' (TradeWinds) 'Panama Canal Eyes Adding New Reservoir to Boost Ship Transits' (MarineLink) 'Cypriot Bulk Carrier 'Peace'Banned From Australian Ports for Three Months' (Neos Kosmos) 'Houthi Red Sea Attacks Decline in Last Week as Navies Act, Greece Says' (gCaptain) 'Maersk Faces Acute Port Congestion In The Mediterranean & Asia Causing Vessel Delays' (Marine Insight) 'Ukraine Hits Russian Patrol Boats & Petroleum Tanks in Black Sea' (The Maritime Executive) 'Report: North Korean Vessel Sank, Killing 90' (The Maritime Executive) 'IMCA Safety Statistics: Upholding positive offshore safety trends' (Safety4Sea) Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society – has issued an update entitled 'Rules for Construction of Sea-Going Ships Engaged on Domestic Voyages 2024 Amendments'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'The Benefits and Opportunitiesof Data-Driven Condition Based Maintenance'. ClassNK – has released an update entitled 'Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 81'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued an update entitled 'Good Catch Update: They Didn’tDiscuss Squat? Master Pilot Exchange'. Britannia P&I – has released two updates: 'Cargo Fumigation in Containers' 'International Maritime Organization- Maritime Safety Committee Update'. Japan P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route and ItsVicinity in 2024 - Navigation Safety Measures during the Fishing Season'. The Swedish Club – has published its latest edition of 'Triton Magazine'. UK P&I – has released two updates: 'Risk Focus: Inventory of Hazardous Materials' 'ISO 8217-2024 - The Marine Fuel Standard has been updated'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has issued three updates: 'ABS Port State Control Q1 Report 2024 published''Key Steps in Preventing Engine Room Fires''New Zealand Ship Noise Specification delayed but a Noise Label Score isrequired'. IMO – has published an update entitled 'IMO condemns “illegal, unjustifiable” attackson ships in Red Sea'. European Commission – has published an update entitled 'EU Blue Economy report2024: innovation and sustainability drive growth'. Recent Accident Report UK – The UK MAIB has published an investigation report into the grounding of the passenger ferry 'Alfred' at Swona Island, Pentland Firth, Scotland. The accident caused injuries to 41 passengers and crew, as well as damage to the ship's bow and all vehicles being transported on board. The investigation found that the ship was routinely passing too close to land and that fatigue had led to a loss of awareness at a critical point in the ship's passage. Recent IMO Circulars CCC 10/1/Rev.1 – 05/06/2024 – Provisional Agenda. III 10/INF.6 – 05/06/2024 – Analysis of Consolidated Audit Summary Reports. MEPC 82/INF.4 – 05/06/2024 – Any Other Business. III 10/INF.27 – 05/06/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide. III 10/INF.28 – 05/06/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide. III 10/4/5 – 04/06/2024 – Lessons Learned and Safety Issues Identified From the Analysis of Marine Safety Investigation Reports Identified Issues Relating to the Implementation of Imo Instruments From the Analysis of Data. III 10/INF.34 – 04/06/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide.. C 132/17/1 – 04/06/2024 – Hybrid Meeting Capability. III 10/INF.33 – 04/06/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide. III 10/INF.30 – 04/06/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR)24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 22 Friday 31st May 2024
Friday 31st May 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 22, 2024 – Friday 31st May 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. IMO - MSC 108 The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 108th session at IMO Headquarters in London (in-person with hybridparticipation) from 15th to 24th May 2024. The meeting was chaired by Mrs Mayte Medina of the United States, supported by Vice- Chair, Capt. Theofilos Mozas of Greece. The Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, welcomed every member of the Committee and reiterated that the safety of seafarers was the IMO’s most important concern, particularly considering the situations within the Black Sea, Red Sea and off the coast of Somalia. The Secretary-General also called for the immediate release of the MV ‘Galaxy Leader’, which was hijacked in 2023, and whose crew are still stranded on board. The Secretary-General informed everyone that this year’s World Maritime theme is ‘Navigating the future: safety first’, and reminded the Committee that 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the SOLAS Convention. Key MSC 108 highlights: 1 – Resolution on maritime security in the Red Sea area adopted 2 – Roadmap revised for the development of a code to regulate autonomous ships (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships - MASS) 3 – Revised guidelines on maritime cyber risk management adopted 4 – Development of a safety regulatory framework to support the reduction of GHG emissions from ships using new technologies and alternative fuels 5 – New training requirements on prevention and responding to violence and harassment in the maritime sector, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault – amendments to the STCW Code adopted 6 – Training and certification of fishing vessel personnel – revised treaty and new STCW-F Code adopted 7 – New guidelines on the medical examination of fishing vessel personnel approved Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and associated instruments adopted 8 – Piracy and armed robbery updates 9 – Reports from the Sub-Committees – various sets of provisions approved. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Marshall Islands – has issued two updates: 'Reference List to Aid in International Safety Management Code Compliance' 'Safety of Navigation'. Liberia – has released two updates: 'Advisory on General License 44A Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Related to Oil or Gas Sector Operations in Venezuela' 'Authorized Liberian Filing Agents'. Panama – has published an update entitled 'Multiple Load Line Certificate Operational Procedure'. Bahamas – has issued two updates: 'Maritime Security in Red Sea' 'Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007'. Singapore – has released an update entitled 'Resolutions Adopted by the 81st Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'. New from Witherbys eBook Out Now! Pre-order Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Panama Canal Shipping Conditions Improve - OPIS' (MarketWatch)'Taking the Long Route: Panama Canal Logjam Slams Bulk Carriers' (MarineLink) 'The Mounting Strains on Global Shipping' (Financial Times) 'IMO Piracy Report: Seven ships attacked during April 2024' (Safety4Sea) 'ReCAAP ISC: One Incident of Armed Robbery 21 – 27 May' (Safety4Sea) 'Scientists may finally have answer to why killer whales keep attacking boats near Gibraltar' (The Independent) 'EU Anti-Piracy Force Frees Ship from Suspected Pirates off Somalia' (MarineLink) 'Russian Cargo Ship Hits Train Bridge Supplying Crimea' (The Maritime Executive) 'IMO: Decarbonization and Geopolitics are the Industry’s Main Challenges'. (Safety4Sea) 'Panama Canal Completes Clean-Up from MSC Boxship Oil Spill' (The Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance Marine Safety Committee 108th Session (MSC 108) American Bureau of ShippingBureau Veritas DNV Lloyd's Register DNV – has issued an update entitled 'Port State Control - Be Prepared for NewCampaigns and Restrictions'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'Retrofitting Hull Enhancementsfor Ships'. ClassNK – has released an update entitled 'Amendments to Ballast Water Management Record Book and Ballast Water Management Plan'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued an update entitled 'Pre-employment MedicalExaminations (PEME) Program: New Clinic in Jogyakarta, Indonesia'. SKULD – has published an update entitled 'Updated Threats to Shipping in the RedSea'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Loss Prevention Insight -AlternativeFuels – LNG an Overview for the Maritime Sector' Japan P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'China-Temporary Traffic ControlMeasures Implemented in the Waters near Jiangyin Bridge in the Yangtze River'. The Shipowners' Club – has published two updates: 'Changes to the Cayman Islands' Shipping Act' 'Piracy Podcast'. UK P&I – has released three updates: 'Transporting Non-Petroleum Hazardous Substances in the US''Customs-Related Incidents in Latin America' 'National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Violations'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has issued two updates: 'BIMCO Informs of the Dangers of Transporting Palm Kernel Shells' 'Safety and Shipping Review 2024: Record low for fleet losses'. IMO – has published an update entitled 'IMO condemns “illegal, unjustifiable” attackson ships in Red Sea'. Recent Accident Report UK – The UK MAIB has published an investigation report into the grounding of the passenger ferry 'Alfred' at Swona Island, Pentland Firth, Scotland. The accident caused injuries to 41 passengers and crew, as well as damage to the ship's bow and all vehicles being transported on board. The investigation found that the ship was routinely passing too close to land and that fatigue had led to a loss of awareness at a critical point in the ship's passage. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC 78/17/Add.1 – 29/05/2024 – Report of the Marine Environment ProtectionCommittee on Its Seventy-Eighth Session. III 10/1/1 – 29/05/2024 – Analysis of Consolidated Audit Summary Reports. III 10/5/4 – 29/05/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide. III 10/17/1 – 29/05/2024 – Any Other Business. III 10/4/3 – 29/05/2024 – Lessons Learned and Safety Issues Identified From the Analysis of Marine Safety Investigation Reports Identified Issues Relating to the Implementation of IMO Instruments From the Analysis of Data. III 10/9/2 – 29/05/2024 – Updated Survey Guidelines Under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC). III 10/4/4 – 29/05/2024 – Lessons Learned and Safety Issues Identified From the Analysis of Marine Safety Investigation Reports. III 10/8/2 – 29/05/2024 – Analysis of Consolidated Audit Summary Reports. MEPC 82/2 – 28/05/2024 – Decisions of Other Bodies. CLC.4/Circ.39 – 28/05/2024 – International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR)24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 21 Friday 24th May 2024
Friday 24th May 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 21, 2024 – Friday 24th May 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued two updates: 'Accidents When Using Power Operated Watertight Doors' 'Issue of Discharge Books to Seafarers'. Liberia – has released an update entitled 'Authorized Liberian Filing Agents'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Navigation and Security News 'States have legal duty to cut greenhouse emissions, says top maritime court' (The Guardian) 'Baltic concerns over Russian plan to move sea borders' (BBC News) 'Shipping concerned over onerous new US cyber-security regulations' (Seatrade Maritime News) 'AK-47-toting gang boards product tanker, robbing cash and locking up crew' (TradeWinds) 'Ukraine Has Built a Drone Boat That Can Launch Rockets' (The Maritime Executive) 'China Builds World’s First Dedicated Drone Carrier' (Naval News) 'Cargo sailing ship capsizes off Bahamas, two crew missing' (Splash 24/7) 'Dali: Ship that hit Baltimore bridge on the move again' (BBC News) 'Two dead and five missing after boat collision near Budapest' (The Guardian) Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has issued an update entitled 'Blackouts - Causes, Prevention, Effective Recovery'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'Alternative fuels - Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)'. ClassNK – has published an update entitled 'Operating VHF channel for Kieldrecht lock at the port of Antwerp and New lock at the port of Terneuzen alongside the Sheldt river (Nieuwe Sluis Terneuzen)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued an update entitled 'Brazil: Flooding at Rio Grande'. SKULD – has published an update entitled 'Updated threats to shipping in the Red Sea'. Britannia P&I – has released three updates: 'Prioritising Head Protection at Sea' 'The Hidden Dangers of Poor Dental Hygiene for Seafarers' 'Stella Maris: Sailing the Seas of Support and Advocacy for Seafarers'. Japan P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'Brazil-Drug trafficking Guidance'. The Shipowner's Club – has published an update entitled 'Evolving operational and security risks'. West – has released three updates: 'Ballast Water Management - CWQ Challenges for D2 Standard Compliance' 'Pilotage - AMPI Urges Caution Amidst Engine Power Limiter Concerns' 'Revised Environmental Crime Directive to come into force on 20 May 2024'. UK P&I Club – has issued three updates: 'Ask An Expert: SIRE 2.0 with Capt. Vikas Nayar' 'Risk Intelligence Threat Briefing - Eastern Mediterranean' 'Crew Health Advice: Exercise as a Mental Health Enhancer'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO – has issued an article summarising the 'Possible outline for maritime “net-zero framework" '. ReCAAP – has released their weekly piracy report. Recent Accident Report UK – The UK MAIB has published an investigation report into the grounding of the passenger ferry 'Alfred' at Swona Island, Pentland Firth, Scotland. The accident caused injuries to 41 passengers and crew, as well as damage to the ship's bow and all vehicles being transported on board. The investigation found that the ship was routinely passing too close to land and that fatigue had led to a loss of awareness at a critical point in the ship's passage. Recent IMO Circulars III 10/5 – 22/05/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide. III 10/9 – 22/05/2024 – Updated Survey Guidelines Under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) Non-exhaustive List of Obligations Under Instruments Relevant to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code) Development of Guidance on Assessments and Applications of Remote Surveys, ISM Code Audits and ISPS Code Verifications. III 10/4 – 21/05/2024 – Lessons Learned and Safety Issues Identified from the Analysis of Marine Safety Investigation Reports. III 10/INF.12 – 20/05/2024 – Lessons Learned and Safety Issues Identified from the Analysis of Marine Safety Investigation Reports Identified Issues Relating to the Implementation of IMO Instruments from the Analysis of Data. C 132/8/1 – 20/05/2024 – IMO Member State Audit Scheme. TC 74/INF.15 – 17/05/2024 – Resource Mobilization and Partnerships. MEPC 82/7 – 17/05/2024 – Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. MEPC 82/10 – 17/05/2024 – Pollution Prevention and Response. BWM.1/Circ.80 – 17/05/2024 – International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004. Circular Letter No.4842/Add.1 – 17/05/2024 – IMO and WISTA International Women in Maritime Survey 2024. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 20 Friday 17th May 2024
Friday 17th May 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 20, 2024 – Friday 17th May 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued two updates: 'Marine Equipment – United Kingdom Conformity Assessment Procedures for Marine Equipment, Other Approval and Standards' 'The Application of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 2006 (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 2006 (PUWER) to Fishing Vessels'. Cyprus – has released an update entitled 'Additional Measures for the Safe Carriage of Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) in Ro-Ro Spaces of Cargo and Passenger Ships Departing From Greek Ports (Hellenic Republic, Protocol No: 2070.0/ 28541 /2024, Dated 16/04/2024'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Navigation and Security News 'DFDS invests €1B in electric vessels for decarbonizing the English Channel' (Safety4Sea) 'Panama Canal Faces Water Crisis Amid Drought and Growing Demand' (Independent) 'ReCAAP ISC: The Fight Against Maritime Threats is a Shared Responsibility' (Safety4Sea) 'Another orca attack in Strait of Gibraltar: Are they seeking revenge or is it playful behaviour?' (FirstPost) 'IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee To Address Maritime Safety & Security Challenges In 108th Session' (Marine Insight) 'Suspected Somali Pirates Taken to Seychelles' (MarineLink) 'Chinese Hackers ‘plant Malware’ on Greek and Norwegian Cargo Ships' (TradeWinds) 'Crew Trapped on Baltimore Ship, Seven Weeks After Bridge Collapse' (BBC News) Recent Class Society Guidance Lloyd's Register – has issued an update entitled 'LR to Support the Retrofit of twoStena Line Ferries to Methanol'. ClassNK – has published an update entitled 'LRIT conformance test for Panama flagged ship'. Recent P&I Club Guidance SKULD – has issued an update entitled 'Stowage of Heavy Lift Cargo: Legal andInsurance Implications'. Britannia P&I – has released four updates: 'Safe Mooring Operations''Ship to Ship Operations Guidance: Prepare to Abort''Navigating Cultural Sensitivities''A Guide for Shipowners on Navigating Flag Etiquette'. Japan P&I – has published three updates: 'Colombia-Drug Smuggling Report 2024''China-Temporary Traffic Control Measures Implemented in the Waters nearJiangyin Bridge in the Yangtze River (No.2)''China-Regulation issued by Guangdong MSA regarding the supervision andmanagement of marine traffic safety in the Special Administrative Area of PearlRiver Estuary of China'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News UK Chamber of Shipping – has issued an update entitled 'Delivering the Goods:Shipping’s Priorities for the Next Government'. EMSA – has released an update entitled 'EMSA-led Multipurpose Maritime Operationlaunched'. Port of London Authority – has published an update entitled 'Safe Boarding Week Results Breakdown'. IMPA – has issued an update entitled 'Pilot Transfer Operations'. Recent Accident Report USA – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a Preliminary Report into the Contact of Containership Dali with the Francis Scott Key Bridge and Subsequent Bridge Collapse. The incident happened while the vessel was transiting out of Baltimore Harbour in Baltimore, Maryland, when it experienced a loss of electrical power and propulsion and struck the southern pier supporting the central truss spans of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Six people on the bridge were killed and two were injured. One person on board the Dali was injured. Recent IMO Circulars TC 74/7 – 15/05/2024 – Regional Presence and Coordination. Circular Letter No.4864 – 15/05/2024 – Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS). III 10/5/3 – 15/05/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide. III 10/5/2 – 15/05/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide. Circular Letter No.4834/Add.1 – 14/05/2023 – International Day for Women in Maritime 2024 and Gender Equality Award Ceremony (17 May 2024). III 10/INF.11 – 14/05/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide. TC 74/7/3 – 14/05/2024 – Regional Presence and Coordination. TC 74/7/2 – 14/05/2023 – Regional Presence and Coordination. III 10/14/1 – 14/05/2023 – Development of Guidance to Assist Competent Authorities in the Implementation of the Cape Town Agreement of 2012. TC 74/11 – 13/05/2023 – Report of the Evaluation of the ITCP Activities for the Period 2020-2023. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 19 Friday 10th May 2024
Friday 10th May 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 19, 2024 – Friday 10th May 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update USA – has issued two updates: 'Reporting Anchoring Activities in the Vicinity of Submerged Pipelines' 'Phishing Emails Impersonating U.S. Coast Guard'. Liberia – has released an update entitled 'Implementation, Survey and Certification under the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention)'. Panama – has published five updates: 'Armed Security Personnel on board Panama flagged vessels transiting High RiskAreas' 'Authorized Service Providers for Maintenance, Thorough Examination, Operational Testing, Overhaul and Repair of Lifeboats and Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and Release Gear' 'Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), 2023' 'Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)' 'Segumar Offices Contact Points (24/7 Global Coverage)'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Navigation and Security News 'Panama’s president-elect vows to make canal water security top priority' (Splash 24/7) 'What is scrubber water? Ships pollute Baltic Sea to the tune of €680 million in 8 years, study finds' (Euronews) 'IMO Piracy Report: Eight ships attacked during March 2024' (Safety4Sea) 'Houthis claim new Indian Ocean attack amid repeat targeting of MSC ships' (TradeWinds) 'Philippine and US Forces Sink Tanker in S. China Sea Exercise' (The Maritime Executive) 'AMSA MLC Annual Report 2023: 214 complaints received during the year' (Safety4Sea) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'Industry Reminderon Firefighting Suits' DNV – has released an update entitled 'Coordinated Issuance of All Safety CertificatesFrom 1 January 2024'. Lloyd's Register – has issued two updates: 'IMO meetings and future legislation' 'Fuel for Thought – Biofuel hub'. ClassNK – has published an update entitled 'LRIT conformance test for Panama flagged ship'. Recent P&I Club Guidance SKULD – has issued two updates 'Ultrasonic Testing and Leaking Hatch Covers' 'Stowage of Heavy Lift Cargo: Legal and Insurance Implications'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Crew Watch - May 2024'. Japan P&I – has published an update entitled 'US authorises winding down of oil and gas operations in Venezuela through 31 May 2024'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Ports Victoria – has issued an update entitled 'Requirements for Vessels EquippedWith Engine or Shaft Power Limiters'. IIMS – has released two updates: 'The Baltimore Bridge Black Swan Event and Its Effect on the Insurance Markets' 'ABS Issues Technical and Operational Advisory for Methanol Bunkering'. Recent Accident Report Australia – The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released an investigation report into the ground strike of an Agusta A109 helicopter while conducting a marine pilot transfer operation on board the ship Tai Keystone while en route from Hay Point, Queensland, Australia. The aircraft struck a handrail resulting in substantial damage to the tail rotor and minor damage to the vessel. Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report into the foundering of the shuttle boat ‘Toja’ in Tomrefjorden south-west of Molde. The accident happened as eight passengers were being transported from the coast guard vessel ‘KV Bjna’, which was conducting tests in the Tomrefjord, to the shipyard Vard Langsten. All nine on board ended up in the sea, one of the passengers without a life jacket. It took close to 47 minutes for the passengers to be rescued, which was critical in terms of their chances of survival, considering that the water temperature was only around 9–10 degrees in the area, combined with some wind and waves. Recent IMO Circulars TC 74/5 – 09/05/2024 – The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. III 10/2/1 – 09/05/2024 – Decisions of Other IMO Bodies. III 10/INF.8 – 08/05/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide. MSC.1/Circ.1673/Corr.1 – 08/05/2024 – Unified Interpretation of SOLAS Regulation II-1/1.1.3. Circular Letter No.4839/Add.1 – 08/05/2023 – “Sailing together: Striving for a future- proof IMO MASS Code” Symposium co-sponsored by IMO and the Republic of Korea (14 May 2024). III 10/16/1 – 08/05/2024 – Election of Chair and Vice-chair for 2025. III 10/16 – 08/05/2024 – Election of Chair and Vice-chair for 2025. FAL.3/Circ.220 – 07/05/2023 – Explanatory Manual to the FAL Convention. MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.9 – 07/05/2023 – Unified Interpretations to MARPOL Annex VI. TC 74/9/1 – 07/05/2023 – Capacity-Building: Strengthening the Impact of Women in the Maritime Sector. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 18 Friday 3rd May 2024
Friday 3rd May 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 18, 2024 – Friday 3rd May 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued two updates: Vessels'. 'The LOLER regulations 2006' 'Compulsory Provision and Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices on Fishing Panama – has released an update entitled 'Outside Ship’s Bottom inspection and Dry docking Interface Periods for Panamanian Flagged Vessels'. Singapore – has published an update entitled 'Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Garbage) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Air) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 and Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2024'. Hong Kong – has issued four updates: 'Publication of New Garbage Record Book (Part I / Part II) for Ships Engaged inInternational Voyages' 'United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024' 'United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024' 'Coming into Force of Hong Kong Legislation Implementing Amendments to Requirements of MARPOL Annexes V and VI'. Cyprus – has released an update entitled 'Enforcement of EU Ship Recycling Regulation No. 1257/2013 Relating to The Inventory of Hazardous Materials'. Liberia – has released an update entitled 'Advisory on Centro Internazionale Radio Medico’s (CIRM) remote neuropsychological support to crews of ships sailing in the RedSea'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Navigation and Security News 'El Nino, water management issues blamed for snarling Panama Canal' (Reuters)'The Impact of Disruptions in the Suez Canal on Global Shipping' (NewsAnyway) 'Reinventing Mine Warfare in the Baltic Sea' (U.S. Naval Institute) 'Exodus: 800 tankers exit P&I clubs as insurers slam ‘unenforceable’ Russia price cap' (Trade Winds) 'Tokyo MoU PSC Annual Report 2023' (Safety4Sea) 'British Invention Designed to Defeat Cyber-pirates' (British Marine) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'Industry Reminderon Firefighting Suits' DNV – has released an update entitled 'Coordinated Issuance of All Safety CertificatesFrom 1 January 2024'. Lloyd's Register – has issued two updates: 'IMO meetings and future legislation' 'Fuel for Thought – Biofuel hub'. ClassNK – has published an update entitled 'LRIT conformance test for Panama flagged ship'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued an update entitled 'Colombia: Drug SmugglingReport 2024'. West – has released an update entitled 'China - Shandong MSA Issues Notice on Recommended Fishing Vessel Route in Southeast Shidao'. Japan P&I – has published two updates: 'China (Zhoushan Port) - Local government issued a guide to ship owners forbunkering at the five anchorages''China - Temporary Traffic Control Measures Implemented in the Waters nearJiangyin Bridge in the Yangtze River'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Australian Maritime Safety Authority – has issued an update entitled 'InspectionsAnnual Report 2023'. IIMS – has released three updates: 'MAIB Report: Powerboat Awesome accident resulting in two fatalities''UK Office for Product Safety and Standards issues product recall alert for HondaMarine Outboards' 'IACS Annual Review 2023 published'. Recent Accident Report Australia – The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released an investigation report into the ground strike of an Agusta A109 helicopter while conducting a marine pilot transfer operation on board the ship Tai Keystone while en route from Hay Point, Queensland, Australia. The aircraft struck a handrail resulting in substantial damage to the tail rotor and minor damage to the vessel. Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report into the foundering of the shuttle boat ‘Toja’ in Tomrefjorden south-west of Molde. The accident happened as eight passengers were being transported from the coast guard vessel ‘KV Bjna’, which was conducting tests in the Tomrefjord, to the shipyard Vard Langsten. All nine on board ended up in the sea, one of the passengers without a life jacket. It took close to 47 minutes for the passengers to be rescued, which was critical in terms of their chances of survival, considering that the water temperature was only around 9–10 degrees in the area, combined with some wind and waves. Recent IMO Circulars III 10/INF.3 – 01/05/2024 – Non-exhaustive List of Obligations Under InstrumentsRelevant to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code). III 10/9/1 – 01/05/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide Updated Survey Guidelines Under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC). III 10/10 – 01/05/2024 – Non-exhaustive List of Obligations Under Instruments Relevant to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code). III 10/INF.2 – 01/05/2024 – Measures to Harmonize Port State Control (PSC) Activities and Procedures Worldwide Updated Survey Guidelines Under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC). EGDH 11/1 – 30/04/2023 – Provisional Agenda for the Eleventh Session of the IMO Expert Group on Data Harmonization (EGDH 11), to Be Held at Imo Headquarters, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, From Monday, 14 to Friday, 18 October 2024. Circular Letter No.4868 – 30/04/2024 – Eleventh meeting of the IMO Expert Group on Data Harmonization (14 to 18 October 2024). FAL.5/Circ.54 – 30/04/2024 – Guidelines on Port Community Systems. TC 74/6 – 30/04/2023 – The Capacity-building Decade 2021-2030 Strategy. III 10/1/1 – 30/04/2023 – Provisional Agenda. NCSR 11/6/7 – 30/04/2023 – Response to Matters Related to the ITU-R Study Groups and ITU World Radiocommunication Conference. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 17 Friday 26th April 2024
Friday 26th April 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 17, 2024 – Friday 26th April 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued two updates: 'Categorisation of Waters' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Health and Safety Published Accident Statistics - Information and Advice'. Panama – has released an update entitled 'ASI Inspectors and Accident Investigators New Application'. Isle of Man – has published an update entitled 'Guidance on Training Requirements for Seafarers Working Onboard Vessels Using Low-flashpoint Fuels Other Than LNG'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Navigation and Security News 'Maersk could offer limited Baltimore barge service' (Saltwire)'English Channel incident highlights safety-at-sea urgency' (FreightNews) 'Suez Canal Authority Rescues Tanzanian-flagged Cargo Ship And Its Crew From Sinking' (Marine Insight) 'Swedish Navy Chief Warns Of Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Conducting Espionage In Baltic Sea' (Marine Insight) 'Houthis poised to ramp up Red Sea attacks following recent lull' (Lloyd's List) 'Houthis Target Maersk and MSC Vessels as They Vow to Renew Attacks' (Maritime Executive) 'Four Crewmembers Missing After Chinese Vessel Hits Bridge and Sinks' (Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'IMO Data Collection System (IMO DCS)'. Bureau Veritas – has issued an update entitled 'Data-centric evaluation'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) Enhanced Inspection – Mechanical and ElectricalEquipment (April-October 2024)'. Lloyd's Register – has published three updates: 'Liberia Flag Requirements – Hong Kong Convention and EU SRR Certification Inventories of Hazardous Materials' 'Inclusion of Cybutryne in Inventories of Hazardous Materials''Fuel for Thought – Nuclear hub'. Recent P&I Club Guidance 'The Oil Price Cap – Requirement to Provide Voyage Attestations and Alert fromthe Price Cap Coalition' 'The American Club' 'SKULD' 'Britannia P&I' 'Japan P&I Club''The Shipowners' Club''The Swedish Club' 'West' 'UK P&I' The American Club – has issued an update entitled 'United States TemporarilyAuthorizes the Wind Down of Transactions Related to Oil or Gas Sector Operations inVenezuela'. West – has released an update entitled 'Colombia - Drug Smuggling'. UK P&I – has published two updates: 'Crew Health Advice: Preventing and reducing malaria transmission' 'The best defence is a good offence - Why vaccinations matter'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Australasian Marine Pilots Institute – has published a LinkedIn Post entitled 'AMPI Position Statement - Engine Power Limiters'. ICS – has issued an update entitled 'Joint industry open letter to the United Nations Secretary General following the seizure of the MSC Aries'. IIMS – has released an update entitled 'Leading Maritime Cities Report 2024: Amid a sea of change, Singapore retains top spot'. Recent Accident Report Australia – The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released an investigation report into the ground strike of an Agusta A109 helicopter while conducting a marine pilot transfer operation on board the ship Tai Keystone while en route from Hay Point, Queensland, Australia. The aircraft struck a handrail resulting in substantial damage to the tail rotor and minor damage to the vessel. Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report into the foundering of the shuttle boat ‘Toja’ in Tomrefjorden south-west of Molde. The accident happened as eight passengers were being transported from the coast guard vessel ‘KV Bjna’, which was conducting tests in the Tomrefjord, to the shipyard Vard Langsten. All nine on board ended up in the sea, one of the passengers without a life jacket. It took close to 47 minutes for the passengers to be rescued, which was critical in terms of their chances of survival, considering that the water temperature was only around 9–10 degrees in the area, combined with some wind and waves. Recent IMO Circulars NCSR 11/4/1 – 24/04/2024 – Updates to the LRIT System. NCSR 11/4/6 – 24/04/2024 – Updates to the LRIT System. NCSR 11/9/2 – 24/04/2024 – Development of Amendments to SOLAS Chapters IV and V and Performance Standards and Guidelines to Introduce VHF Data Exchange System (VDES). NCSR 11/13/5 – 23/04/2024 – Revision of SOLAS Regulation V/23 and Associated Instruments to Improve the Safety of Pilot Transfer Arrangements. C 132/13 – 23/04/2023 – Report of the Marine Environment Protection Committee. MSC 108/9 – 23/04/2024 – Unsafe Mixed Migration by Sea. NCSR 11/13/7 – 19/04/2024 – Revision of SOLAS Regulation V/23 and Associated Instruments to Improve the Safety of Pilot Transfer Arrangements. Circular Letter No.4862 – 19/04/2023 – Forty-sixth Consultative Meeting of Contracting Parties to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972 (London Convention) and the nineteenth Meeting of Contracting Parties to the 1996 Protocol to the London Convention (London Protocol), 28 October to 1 November 2024. LC 46/1 – 19/04/2023 – Provisional Agenda. IFC.7/Circ.23 – 19/04/2023 – Protocol of 2003 to the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 16 Friday 19th April 2024
Friday 19th April 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 16, 2024 – Friday 19th April 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued an update entitled ‘Life Saving Appliances – Recognised Distress Signals and Advertised Alternatives to Pyrotechnic Flares’. Norway – has released an update entitled ‘Guidance on Documentation of Compliance With the NOx Requirements in the World Heritage Fjords’. Liberia – has published three updates; ‘USCG Enhanced Examination Program (April-June 2024)’ ‘Inventory of Hazardous Materials and Ready for Recycling’ ‘China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) Special Safety Inspection Period Mechanical and Electrical Equipment (April-October 2024)’. Panama – has released an update entitled ‘Maritime Safety Administration of the People´s Republic of China Special Campaign to Prevent Ship Electromechanical Equipment Failures’. Isle of Man – has issued an update entitled 'Inventory of Hazardous Materials Asbestos'. Cyprus – has published an update entitled ‘Cyprus Tonnage Tax System (Law 44(I)/2010 as amended): Reduction of tonnage tax as per environmental incentives- The Tonnage Tax (Environmental Incentives) Order of 2024’. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Navigation and Security News ‘Panama Canal Authority Increases Ship Booking Slots & Maximum Allowable Draft asWater Levels Improve’ (MarineInsight) ‘Ocean trade disruption bad news for end-consumers – analyst’ (FreightNews) ‘Coast Guard’s quick response to piracy in S’pore waters helps deterrence’ (StraitsTimes) ‘‘Russia doesn’t care’: Sweden sounds alarm over unsafe oil fleet’ (The Guardian) ‘‘Ball of confusion’: Israel spoofed shipping data to foil Iran missile attack’ (TradeWinds) ‘US probes Chinese shipbuilding pricing’ (Splash 24/7) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published an update entitled ‘Amendments to SOLAS Chapter IV: Radiocommunication Equipment, GMDSS and VesselOperations’. Bureau Veritas – has issued an update entitled ‘INFODAS GmbH Granted World’s First Type Approval for Software-defined Data Diode’. Lloyd's Register – has released an update entitled ‘MARPOL Annex V - Extension of Garbage Record Book Requirements’ Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued two updates: ‘Loss Prevention: Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment (SASH) Awareness –Animation Update – Scenario 2 – Quid Pro Quo’‘Force Majeure Declared for the Adani Gangavaram Port at Visakhapatnam,India’. GARD – has published two updates: ‘Is the decline in global piracy over ‘Israel - port situation’. Japan P&I Club – has released an update entitled ‘China-Notice of China MSA on the Special Action to Prevent Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Failures on Ships’. UK P&I – has issued an update entitled ‘Properly Fly the Port State Flag to AvoidAdministrative Penalties’. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICC – has published an update entitled 'New report highlights continued threat ofSomali piracy'. IIMS – has issued an update entitled 'UK MAIB Safety Digest 2024 published' Recent Accident Reports Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report into the loss of propulsion and near grounding of 'Viking Sky'. The cruise vessel experienced a blackout, causing loss of propulsion and steering, during a storm in the Hustadvika area of the Norwegian coast. The vessel is estimated to have come within a ship’s length of running aground with 1,374 persons on board. Recent IMO Circulars TC 74/4(b) – 18/04/2024 – Resource Mobilization and Partnerships. CCC 10/5 – 17/04/2024 – Amendments to the IMSBC Code and Supplements. MSC 108/15/Rev.1 – 17/04/2024 – Ship Design and Construction. LC-LP.1/Circ.110 – 17/04/2024 – Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972, and its 1996 Protocol. MSC 108/4/10 – 17/04/2023 – Development of a Goal-based Instrument for Maritime Autonomous Surface Vessels (MASS). Circular Letter No.4863 – 15/04/2024 – Communication from the Government of the Republic of Italy. NCSR 11/INF.9 – 15/04/2024 – Developments in GMDSS Services, Including Guidelines on Maritime Safety Information (MSI). NCSR 11/INF.12 – 15/04/2023 – Development of Global Maritime SAR Services, Including Harmonization of Maritime and Aeronautical Procedures and Amendments to the IAMSAR Manual. NCSR 11/INF.8 – 15/04/2023 – Routeing Measures and Ship Reporting Systems. MSC 108/INF.26 – 15/04/2023 – Any Other Business. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 15 Friday 12th April 2024
Friday 12th April 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 15, 2024 – Friday 12th April 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued an update entitled 'SOLAS Chapter XV – authorisations issued in accordance with SOLAS XV/3.2 and 3.3'. Panama – has published an update entitled 'Armed Security Personnel on board Panama flagged vessels transiting High Risk Areas'. Cyprus – has released an update entitled 'The Protection of Cyprus Ships Against Acts of Piracy and other Unlawful Acts Law (Law 77(I) of 2012) Temporary alteration of the northern limit in the Red Sea of the East Africa and Northwest Indian Ocean High-risk area- Order issued pursuant to sections 71(1)(e) and (f) and 71(2)(a) - Circular issued pursuant to section 71(2)(b)'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Navigation and Security News 'Operation 'Aspides': 11 Houthi attacks repelled and dozens of escorts' (Euronews) 'US shoots down Houthi missile ‘likely’ targeting Maersk container ship off Yemen' (TradeWinds) 'IMB Piracy Report January-March 2024: Acts of Somali piracy cause concern' (Safety4Sea) 'Maritime menace: Resurgence of Somali piracy' (ORF) 'Kongsberg to provide maritime surveillance services to Norway' (EDR Online) 'Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean Attacks Expose Africa’s Maritime Vulnerability' (Africa Center for Strategic Studies) 'Red Sea crisis forces operators to use more container ships, adding to emission concerns' (Reuters) 'Panama Canal bosses attack drought delay ‘myths’ as ship slots increase' (TradeWinds) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'US Coast Guard Enhancing Cybersecurity'. DNV – has issued an update entitled 'EU MRV extended to ships from 400 GT - start preparing now'. Lloyd's Register – has released an update entitled 'China MSA announced special action to prevent the failure of ship mechanical and electrical equipment'. Recent P&I Club Guidance SKULD – has issued an update entitled 'Updated threats to shipping in the Red Sea'. Japan P&I Club – has released an update entitled 'Measures to assure safe navigation during the peak season of drift-net fishing in the Seto Inland Sea'. UK P&I – has published an update entitled 'Inside Ship: Underwater Diving in Shipping'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICC – has published an update entitled 'New report highlights continued threat of Somali piracy'. IIMS – has issued an update entitled 'UK MAIB Safety Digest 2024 published' Recent Accident Reports Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report into the loss of propulsion and near grounding of 'Viking Sky'. The cruise vessel experienced a blackout, causing loss of propulsion and steering, during a storm in the Hustadvika area of the Norwegian coast. The vessel is estimated to have come within a ship’s length of running aground with 1,374 persons on board. Recent IMO Circulars NCSR 11/11/2 – 10/04/2024 – Revision of the Criteria for the Provision of Mobile Satellite Communication Services in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) (Resolution A.1001(25)). NCSR 11/5/5 – 10/04/2024 – Developments in GMDSS Services, Including Guidelines on Maritime Safety Information (MSI). NCSR 11/13/1 – 10/04/2024 – Revision of SOLAS Regulation V/23 and Associated Instruments to Improve the Safety of Pilot Transfer Arrangements. NCSR 11/13/3 – 10/04/2024 – Revision of SOLAS Regulation V/23 and Associated Instruments to Improve the Safety of Pilot Transfer Arrangements. NCSR 11/18/5 – 10/04/2023 – Any Other Business. NCSR 11/5/6 – 10/04/2024 – Developments in GMDSS Services, Including Guidelines on Maritime Safety Information (MSI). NCSR 11/7/3 – 10/04/2024 – Development of Global Maritime SAR Services, Including Harmonization of Maritime and Aeronautical Procedures and Amendments to the IAMSAR Manual. NCSR 11/13/2 – 10/04/2023 – Revision of SOLAS Regulation V/23 and Associated Instruments to Improve the Safety of Pilot Transfer Arrangements. MEPC 81/INF.1 – 09/04/2023 – List of Participants. NCSR 11/6/5 – 09/04/2023 – Response to Matters Related to the ITU-R Study Groups and ITU World Radiocommunication Conference. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 14 Friday 5th April 2024
5th April 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 14, 2024 – Friday 5th April 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued eight updates: 'Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2024' [Note: A version of the code is available on gov.uk for information purposes. This version complies with central government policy on accessibility. The document includes the text and images from the COSWP 2024 edition. It does not match the published version and is intended for online reference only; it is not suitable for onboard use and inspection.] 'MIN 688 (M) Amendment 2 Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP)' 'MGN 539 Amendment 2 Carriage of the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP)'. 'MSN 1886 Amendment 2 MLC and ILO 188 medical standards' 'MSN 1883 (F) Amendment 3 Work in Fishing Convention (No. 188): Medical examination and certification for fishermen' 'MSN 1886 (M+F) Addendum 1: Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (ILO No. 188) Medical Examination System: Appointment of Approved Doctors and Medical and Eyesight Standards' 'MGN 640 (M+F) Amendment 1 medical fitness requirements' 'MIN 538 Amendment 6 (M) Codes of practice – authorisation of certifying authorities'. Australia – has published an update entitled 'Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin issue 19—Conditions of employment'. Liberia – has released two updates: 'Inventory of Hazardous Materials and Ready for Recycling' 'Surveys under the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (Hong Kong Convention) and the European Union Ship Recycling Regulation, 2013 (EU SRR)'. Panama – has published an update entitled 'Ship-owners/Operators and Resident Agents of Panamanian flagged Mobile Offshore Units and Recognized Organizations (ROs)'. The Bahamas – has issued an update entitled 'Safety Familiarization and Basic Training, Instruction and Certification'. Isle of Man – has published a technical advisory notice entitled 'Mediterranean Emissions Control Area'. Hong Kong – has released a merchant shipping information note entitled 'United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) (Amendment) Regulation 2024'. Cyprus – has issued a circular entitled 'Calculation of the Global Share for the Owners of Foreign Ships, Charterers and Ship Managers applicable for the fiscal year 2024' New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Navigation and Security News 'Baltimore bridge: Alternative route to open for shipping' (BBC News) 'Baltimore bridge collapse: What will happen to the 21 sailors stranded on the Dali?' (BBC News) 'Israeli Drone Strikes Kill 7 Aid Workers & Force Closure Of The First Maritime Aid Corridor To Gaza' (Marine Insight) 'Red Sea crisis pushes tanker tonne-mile demand to all-time high in March' (TradeWinds) 'USCG: "Significant Increase" in Detentions During Port State Inspections' (The Maritime Executive) 'Master and Shipping Company Convicted Over Pilot Ladder Failure' (The Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has issued three updates: 'Technologies to Improve Carbon Intensity and the Cost of Compliance Lead the Debate at the ABS Italy National Committee' 'ABS Industry First Audit of ECOLOG for the Operation of LCO2 Carriers' 'ABS to Lead BlueBARGE Project to Advance Offshore Electrical Power Bunkering'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'ESP – Electronic Survey Files'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Electronic (Paperless) Trading: Britannia P&I GARD (BRITC) GARD (Enigio) Japan P&I Club (Enigio) Japan P&I Club (BRITC) The London P&I Club (BRITC) The London P&I Club (Enigio) NorthStandard SKULD (BRITC) SKULD (Enigio) The Swedish Club West (BRITC) West (Enigio) UK P&I Club The American Club – has issued an update entitled 'Good Catch Update: One Step Backward and...Falls from Height'. GARD – has released an update entitled 'Getting ready for FuelEU Maritime'. Britannia P&I – has published an update entitled 'Latest Amendment to MARPOL Annex VI, Appendix V'. Japan P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'China - The government announces the baselines of the territorial sea adjacent to the north part of the Beibu Gulf'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News New Zealand Ports – has released a safety bulletin on 'Marine Pilot Transfer Arrangements'. ReCAAP – has published its weekly report. Recent Accident Reports Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report into the loss of propulsion and near grounding of 'Viking Sky'. The passenger ship experienced a blackout, causing a loss of propulsion and steering, during a storm in the Hustadvika area of the Norwegian coast. The ship is estimated to have come within a ship’s length of running aground with 1,374 persons on board. Recent IMO Circulars MASS-JWG 3/INF.3 – 04/04/2024 – Consideration of Common Issues, Taking Into Account Those Identified in the RSE and by FAL 47, LEG 110 and MSC 107 NCSR 11/5/2 – 03/04/2024 – Developments in GMDSS Services, Including Guidelines on Maritime Safety Information (MSI) MASS-JWC 3/3/1 – 03/04/2024 – Consideration of Common Issues, Taking Into Account Those Identified in the RSE and by FAL 47, LEG 110 and MSC 107 LEG 111/1/1 – 03/04/2024 – Adoption of the Agenda EGDH 10/2 – 02/04/2024 – IMO Environmental Information MASS-JWG 3/3/2 – 02/04/2024 – Consideration of Common Issues, Taking Into Account Those Identified in the RSE and by FAL 47, LEG 110 and MSC 107 MEPC.1/Circ.911 – 02/04/2024 – Summary Reports and Analysis of Mandatory Reports Under MARPOL for the Period 2017 to 2022 MSC 108/INF.25 – 02/04/2024 – Any Other Business NCSR 11/18/3 – 02/04/2024 – Any Other Business NCSR 11/17/1 – 28/03/2024 – Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025 List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 13 Friday 29th March 2024
Friday 29th March 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 13, 2024 – Friday 29th March 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. IMO -(MEPC 81) Key takeaways of this MEPC meeting include: 1. 1. The agreement to an ‘Illustration of a draft possible outline of the ‘IMO net-zero framework’’ as an important step forwards on the 2023 IMO GHG strategy pathway. Considerable commitment to the reduction of GHG emissions from ships was expressed during this session. Reaching a consensus is very complex with many technological and economic elements to be considered. Further work will be carried out intersessionally and reported to future MEPC meetings. 2. 3. 2. The adoption of the draft revision of MEPC resolution on the ‘2024 Guidelines on Life cycle GHG intensity of marine fuels (2024 LCA Guidelines)’. 4. 5. 3. The approval by the Committee of two new emission control areas (ECAs): the Canadian Arctic ECA and the Norwegian Sea ECA. 6. 7. 4. The adoption of amendments to three resolutions concerning the energy efficiency of ships: 1. ‘Amendments to the 2021 Guidelines on the shaft/engine power limitation system to comply with the EEXI requirements and use of a power reserve’ 2. ‘Amendments to the 2022 Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)’ 3. ‘Amendments to the 2022 Guidelines for Administration verification of ship fuel oil consumption data and operational carbon intensity’. 8. 5. The adoption of amendments to four mandatory instruments. 9. 6. The adoption of interim guidance for managing ships operating ballast water management systems in areas with challenging water quality. 10. 7. The approval of the draft circular ‘Recommendations for the Carriage of Plastic Pellets by Sea in Freight Containers’. This had been forwarded as an urgent matter for consideration from the recent PPR Sub-Committee 11 meeting held from 19th to 23rd February this year. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued two updates: 'Helicopter Aviation Inspection Bodies' 'Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018 Exemption'. USA – has released an update entitled 'Amendment to MARPOL Annex V/10: Update to Garbage Record Book Requirements'. Marshall Islands – has published an update entitled 'MARPOL Annex V - Prevention of Garbage Pollution from Ships'. Malta – has issued an update entitled 'Authorised Testing Application Service Providers (Testing ASPs)'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Navigation and Security News 'How will the Baltimore bridge collapse affect deliveries? What to know after ship collision' (USA Today) 'Baltimore bridge collapse: S’pore-flagged ship passed inspections in 2 foreign ports in 2023, says MPA' (The Straits Times) 'Baltimore bridge disaster: Insurers and lawyers leap into action after ‘largest single incident in recent times’' (TradeWinds) 'Gazprom Ships its First Cargo of LNG to China Via Arctic Waters' (The Maritime Executive) 'Updated piracy threat off the coast of Somalia' (Safety4Sea) 'Houthis Conduct 6 Drone & Missile Attacks Targeting Ships Over Past 72 Hours' (Marine Insight) 'India Brings 35 Somali Pirates to Mumbai' (Marine Link) Recent Class Society Guidance Marine Environment Protection Committee 81st Session (MEPC 81) : American Bureau of ShippingBureau Veritas Lloyd's Register DNV – has published an update entitled 'IMO MEPC 81: Negotiations on new GHGReduction Requirements Continue'. China Classification Society – has released an update entitled 'Guidelines for Design and Installation of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems 2024'. Indian Register of Shipping – has issued an update entitled 'Marshall Islands Marine Advisory Reg. Detentions in China due to Manoeuvrability Issues'. Lloyd's Register – has issued their 'Horizons Magazine for March 2024.' Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued an update entitled Joint Industry 'Common Guidance on the Presentation and Loading of Vehicles'. SKULD – has issued an update entitled 'Updated threats to shipping in the Red Sea'. Japan P&I Club – has released an update entitled 'Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum Guidance and Checklist on the Presentation and Loading of Vehicles'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has published an update entitled 'Statement following the conclusion of the IMOMarine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC81) Meeting.' IIMS – has issued four updates: 'Be Aware of the Risks of Fumigated Cargo''EBI and the SeaCleaners publish a Guide to Responsible Boating' 'Replace harmful zinc anodes with aluminium as standard is the advice' 'Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum issues guidance on vehicle carrier presentation andloading of vehicles'. Recent Accident Reports Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report into the loss of propulsion and near grounding of 'Viking Sky'. The cruise vessel experienced a blackout, causing loss of propulsion and steering, during a storm in the Hustadvika area of the Norwegian coast. The vessel is estimated to have come within a ship’s length of running aground with 1,374 persons on board. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 108/9/1 – 28/03/2024 – Unsafe Mixed Migration by Sea. NCSR 11/5/1 – 27/03/2024 – Developments in GMDSS Services, Including Guidelines on Maritime Safety Information (MSI). MSC 108/3/3/Add.1 – 27/03/2024 – Consideration and Adoption of Amendments to Mandatory Instruments. MSC 108/INF.11 – 27/03/2024 – Revision of the Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management (MSC-FAL.1/CIRC.3/REV.2) and Identification of Next Steps to Enhance Maritime Cybersecurity. MASS-JWG 3/3 – 27/03/2024 – Consideration of Common Issues, Taking Into Account Those Identified at the RSE and by FAL 47, LEG 110 and MSC 107. MSC 108/INF.16 – 27/03/2024 – Development of a Goal-based Instrument for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). MSC 108/INF.23 – 27/03/2024 – Domestic Ferry Safety. MSC 108/INF.12 – 27/03/2023 – Any Other Business. MSC 108/INF.14 – 27/03/2023 – Any Other Business. MSC 108/INF.15 – 27/03/2023 – Development of a Goal-based Instrument for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 18-22 March – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL)22-26 April – Legal Committee (LEG) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 12 Friday 22nd March 2024
Friday 22nd March 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 12, 2024 – Friday 22nd March 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued four updates: 'Navigation Safety: Navigation Practices relevant to Restricted Visibility' This is a significant update to the original version of this document. Key new or updated elements are: Chapter 6 – Application of Part C – Rule 20 (newly added) Chapter 7 – Application of Part D – Rule 35 (newly added) Chapter 9 – MAIB Reported Incidents (updated and expanded with additional case studies/incidents) Chapter 10 – Vessel Management (newly added) Chapter 11 – Special Considerations (newly added) Chapter 12 – Pleasure Vessels (newly added). 'Navigation Safety: Dynamically Positioned Vessels Undertaking Diving or other Subsea Operations' 'Guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 and Amendments' 'Construction Standards for Fishing Vessels of Less Than 15m LOA - Outfitting of Fishing Vessels of Less Than 7m LOA'. Liberia – has published two updates: 'International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) and SOLAS 74 Chapter IX, Management for the Safe Operation of Ships' 'Piracy Attack Off the Coast of Somalia'. Bahamas – has released two updates entitled: 'Passenger Ships-Training and Certification' 'Port State Control Inspections'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Navigation and Security News 'UN Security Council Condemns Attacks on Shipping' (FreightNews) 'Battling Pirates: Indian Navy’s Indigenous UAVs Transform Maritime Security' (FinancialExpress) 'Eight seafarers killed and two missing after tanker capsizes off Japan' (TradeWinds) Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'Compliance with D-2 Standard (installation of Ballast Water Management System) as per International Ballast Water Management (IBWM) Convention.' DNV – has published two updates: 'How to Proceed When Making Modifications to Installed Ballast Water Treatment Systems' 'IMO Sub-Committee on ship systems and equipment (SSE10)'. Class NK – has issued an update entitled 'LRIT conformance test for Liberia flagged ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance SKULD – has issued an update entitled 'Updated threats to shipping in the Red Sea'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Nickel Ore Loading in the Philippines – Typhoon Season Precautions'. The Shipowners' Club – has released an update entitled 'Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum Publishes Guidance on the Presentation and Loading of Vehicles'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has published an update entitled 'Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum Publishes Guidance on the Presentation and Loading of Vehicles'. IIMS – has issued an update entitled 'IMPA Safety Campaign: Securing pilot ladders at intermediate length is vital'. Recent Accident Reports Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report into the loss of propulsion and near grounding of 'Viking Sky'. The cruise vessel experienced a blackout, causing loss of propulsion and steering, during a storm in the Hustadvika area of the Norwegian coast. The vessel is estimated to have come within a ship’s length of running aground with 1,374 persons on board. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 108/19/4 – 20/03/2024 – Any Other Business. MSC 108/16/2 – 20/03/2024 – Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping. FAL 48/6/5/Rev.1 – 20/03/2024 – Review and Revision of the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business, Including Additional E-business Solutions. NCSR 11/4/1 – 20/03/2024 – Updates to the LRIT System. Circular Letter No.4843 – 20/03/2024 – Positions in the IMO Junior Professional Officer programme. NCSR 11/11/1 – 19/03/2024 – Revision of the Criteria for the Provision of Mobile Satellite Communication Services in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) (Resolution a.1001(25)). NCSR 11/8 – 19/03/2024 – Development of Performance Standards for a Digital Navigational Data System (NAVDAT). EGDH 10/13/1 – 19/03/2023 – Any Other Business. EGDH 10/13 – 19/03/2023 – Any Other Business. Circular Letter No.4854 – 18/03/2023 – Communication from the Government of the Republic of Yemen. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 18-22 March – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Legal Committee (LEG) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 11 Friday 15th March 2024
Friday 15th March 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 11, 2024 – Friday 15th March 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued two updates: 'Human Element Guidance - Part 3 Distraction - the Fatal Dangers of Mobile Phones and Other Personal Devices When Working' 'Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety for Merchant Ships'. Bahamas – has published an update entitled 'Dates for Bahamas Assessments of officer candidates'. Marshall Islands – has released an update entitled 'Reduced Crew for Yachts Temporarily Taken Out of Service'. Cyprus – has issued an update entitled 'EU’s “Fit for 55” legislative package aiming to address maritime transport’s climate impact'. Malta – has published an update entitled 'Accident and Incident Safety Investigations'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News ' Weather Conditions Improving for Panama Canal Transit but still far from Good' (MercoPress) 'Suez Canal Authority applies new fees of USD5K to ships with diminishing services in Rabat' (Menafn) 'Security concerns for cruises are spreading beyond the Red Sea' (The Sydney Morning Herald) 'Understanding the root cause of maritime piracy in Somali waters' (The Business Standard) 'Armed Pirates Board Cargo Ship Off Somalia' (MarineLink) 'Filipino seafarers at the brunt of the Red Sea shipping crisis demand change' (Splash 24/7) Recent Class Society Guidance Lloyd's Register – has released an update entitled 'LR issues Project Certificate for CrossWind Hollandse Kust Noord wind farm'. DNV – has published two updates: 'How to Proceed When Making Modifications to Installed Ballast Water Treatment Systems' 'IMO Sub-Committee on ship systems and equipment (SSE10)'. Class NK – has issued an update entitled 'LRIT conformance test for Liberia flagged ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has published an update entitled 'Managing Flighted Spongy Moth Complex risks'. SKULD – has issued an update entitled 'Case study: Dangers of coal cargo'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Important Changes to UK Immigration Guidelines for Seafarers'. Japan P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route and its vicinity in 2024-Navigation safety measures lifted'. West – has issued two updates: 'New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published' 'Russian sanctions – FHM Client Alert underlines designation risk'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has published an update entitled 'Joint Industry Statement on the attack on MV True Confidence'. IIMS – has issued an update entitled 'BMA investigation report: Two contractors collapsed in cargo hold'. Recent Accident Reports Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report into the death of a crew member on board the 'Viking Mars'. While moving the gangway from one deck to another, the crew member tripped over part of the gangway system and fell overboard. The incident occurred at Port of Cromarty Firth in Invergordon, Scotland. Recent IMO Circulars CCC 10/13/2 – 13/03/2024 – Election of the Chair and Vice-chair for 2025. MSC 108/INF. 7 – 13/03/2024 – Ship Design and Construction. MSC 108/INF. 8 – 13/03/2024 – Development of a Goal-based Instrument for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). Circular Letter No.4845 – 13/03/2024 – Third session of the Council's Intersessional Working Group on Relations with Non-governmental Organizations (ISWG-NGO 3) (17 to 21 June 2024). MSC 108/INF.3 – 13/03/2024 – Any Other Business. MSC 108/16 – 12/03/2024 – Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping. STCW.2/Circ.126 – 11/03/2024 – International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978. MSC 108/INF.5 – 08/03/2023 – Any Other Business. MSC 108/2/1 – 08/03/2023 – Decisions of Other IMO Bodies. STCW.2/Circ.125 – 06/03/2023 – International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 18-22 March – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Legal Committee (LEG) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 10 Friday 8th March 2024
Friday 8th March 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 10, 2024 – Friday 8th March 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Australia – has published an update entitled 'Limitation of Sulphur Emissions from Cruise Vessels while at Berth in Sydney Harbour'. Liberia – has released two updates: 'Measures to Improve Compliance and Minimize Risk of Port State Control Detentions' 'Measures to Maintain the Quality of the Liberian Registry Fleet'. Panama – has issued three updates: 'Segumar Offices Contact Points (24/7 Global Coverage)' 'GMDSS equipment requirements' 'Use of AIS and/or LRIT onboard fishing vessels'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Malaysia’s first smart AI container port to be built at Port Dickson' (The Sun.my) 'ReCAAP ISC: Two incidents of armed robbery 27 February – 4 March' (Safety4Sea) 'Indian Navy Rescues 23 Crew Members from Ship Attacked By Drone Strike In the Gulf of Aden' (Marine Insight) 'U.S. warship downs Houthi drones and missiles fired at it in Red Sea, as Iran says it's seizing oil shipment' (CBS News) 'Inmarsat Maritime Signs MOU with Aramco to Undertake 5G Mesh Network Trial' (Marine Insight) 'Crew head for lifeboats after US-linked bulker damaged in suspected Houthi attack' (Tradewinds) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'EU RO Mutual Recognition'. DNV – has published an update entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on pollution prevention and response (PPR 11)'. Indian Register of Shipping – has issued two updates: 'Flag Implementation of the Price Cap Policy for Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Russian Federation Origin' 'Guidance to IACS PR-33: “Owner’s Hull Inspection and Maintenance Schemes”'. Class NK – has released an update entitled 'Fire extinguishing arrangement for paint and flammable liquid lockers on Marshall Islands flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has published an update entitled 'Inaccurate Cargo Declaration for Solid Bulk Cargoes'. Japan P&I Club – has released two updates: 'Togo -Fine Alert at Port of Lome' 'Guinea -Ballast water discharge and fines at the Port of Conakry'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has issued two updates: '10 Golden Safety Rules to live by launched' 'SSB No. 06/2024 on maintenance of fire safety systems and equipment issued by Transport Canada'. Recent Accident Reports Norway – Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report concerning the death of a crew member who fell overboard while working to move the gangway on board Viking Mars at Invergordon, Scotland. Recent IMO Circulars STCW.2/Circ.125 – 06/03/2024 – International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978. MSC 108/19/1 – 06/03/2024 – Any Other Business. MSC 108/13 – 06/03/2024 – Implementation of IMO Instruments. MSC 108/2 – 06/03/2024 – Decisions of Other IMO Bodies. MSC 108/11 – 06/03/2024 – Formal Safety Assessment. MSC 108/4/3 – 06/03/2024 – Development of a Goal-based Instrument for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). MSC 108/6 – 06/03/2024 – Revision of the Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management (MScFAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) and Identification of Next Steps to Enhance Maritime Cybersecurity. A 33/Res.1188 – 06/03/2023 – Resolution A.1188(33) Adopted on 6 December 2023 (Agenda items 11 and 13). MSC 108/4/4 – 06/03/2023 – Development of a Goal-based Instrument for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). MSC 108/2/2 – 06/03/2023 – Decisions of Other IMO Bodies. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 18-22 March – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Legal Committee (LEG) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 9 Friday 1st March 2024
Friday 1st March 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 9, 2024 – Friday 1st March 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has released two updates: 'Requirements for Fixed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems for Use in Small Vessel Machinery Spaces' 'Codes of Practice for Controlling Risks Due to Noise and Vibration on Ships'. USA – has published an update entitled 'Merchant Mariner Credential Passport Booklet Replacement'. Panama – has issued an update entitled 'Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Gulf of Aden and Red Sea Reports 21% Decline in Cargo Volumes' (Marine Insight)'Rising Tide of Piracy in Asian Waters: Urgent Calls for Vigilance and Action' (BNN News) 'Australia, Philippines Sign Maritime Accord as China Rises' (Bloomberg) 'German navy almost shot down US drone over Red Sea' (DW.com) 'Stranded Turkish Cargo Ship Damaged by Russian Missile Strike on Ukraine' (Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'EU RO Mutual Recognition'. DNV – has published an update entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on pollution preventionand response (PPR 11)'. Indian Register of Shipping – has issued two updates: 'Flag Implementation of the Price Cap Policy for Crude Oil and PetroleumProducts of Russian Federation Origin''Guidance to IACS PR-33: “Owner’s Hull Inspection and Maintenance Schemes”'. Class NK – has published an update entitled 'Fire extinguishing arrangement for paintand flammable liquid lockers on Marshall Islands flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released an update entitled 'Enhanced Risk of Customs-related Penalties at Lomé, Togo'. GARD – has published two updates: 'Hull biofouling – key recommendations' 'Red Sea war risks and insurance implications'. SKULD – has issued an update entitled 'Updated threats to shipping in the Red Sea'. Japan P&I Club – has released the latest edition of 'Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route andits vicinity in 2024 - Navigation safety measures during the fishing season'. UK P&I Club – has published three updates: 'The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme Extended to Shipping' 'Navigating Allegations of Smuggling: Vigilance and Mitigation Strategies' 'Togo: Fine Alert!'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Port of London Authority (PLA) – has announced they are conducting a 'Safe Boarding Week' in March 2024. IIMS – has released two updates: 'Guidance on Reducing the Risk of Collisions with Fishing Vessels' 'Maritime India Vision 2030 key priorities'. ICS – has published three updates: 'Shipping Takes Action on Drug Smuggling''Global Shipowners Body Sets Out Industry Principles to Combat Harassment andBullying''Shipping Industry Calls for Release of Galaxy Leader Crew Still Held Captive'. Recent Accident Reports Norway – Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report concerning the collision between the high speed passenger craft Tyrhaug and the service vessel Fr Loke in the Edfjord, Norway. The accident led to personal injuries and major material damage to the vessels. Bahamas – The Bahamas Maritime Authority has published an investigation report concerning the loss of lives and casualties on board the Beluga Reefer. The vessel was on passage from Durban to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and was making way during a period of adverse weather whilst attending to lines and inspecting deck machinery up forward, four members of crew were washed off their feet when the vessel was hit by a series of large waves, resulting in the loss of two lives. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 108/10/1 – 28/02/2024 – Domestic Ferry Safety. Circular Letter No.4841 – 28/02/2024 – Communication from the Government of Georgia Regarding the Issuance of Electronic Ship Certificates. LC/SG 47/5/1 – 28/02/2024 – Reporting on Dumping Activities. NCSR 11/6/4 – 28/02/2024 – Response to Matters Related to the ITU-R Study Groups and ITU World Radiocommunication Conference. LEG 111/8/2 – 28/02/2024 – Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships. MEPC 81/6/13 – 28/02/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. LEG 111/6/1 – 28/02/2024 – Measures to Prevent Unlawful Practices Associated with the Fraudulent Registration of Ships. LEG 111/4(b) – 28/02/2023 – Fair Treatment of Seafarers. LEG 111/6/2 – 28/02/2023 – Measures to Prevent Unlawful Practices Associated With the Fraudulent Registration and Fraudulent Registries of Ships. LEG 111/4(c) – 28/02/2023 – Fair Treatment of Seafarers. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 18-22 March – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Legal Committee (LEG) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 8 Friday 23rd February 2024
Friday 23rd February 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 8, 2024 – Friday 23rd February 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Australia – has issued an update entitled 'Reduction of Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) from Shipping'. USA – has published three updates: 'Dangerous Bycatch from Discarded Munitions Remains a Present Day Hazard' 'You May Not Receive AIS Broadcasts Whenever a VHF Maritime Radio is Keyed' 'Guidelines for Qualification for National Endorsements for Lifeboatman and Lifeboatman-Limited and STCW Endorsements for Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats and Proficiency in Survival Craft-Limited'. Liberia – has released an update entitled 'Regulation in Furtherance of the Price Cap Framework for Oil or Petroleum of Russian Federation Origin'. Panama – has issued two updates: 'Ship Protection Measures to Pirates Attacks' 'Yemen, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Persian and Their Approaches'. Singapore – has published an update entitled 'Price Revisions for Water Supplied to Vessels in Port'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Pre-order Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Biden Executive Order Targets Cybersecurity at US Ports' (Marine Link) 'US Increases Port Cybersecurity Citing Threat of Chinese Cargo Cranes' (Marine Executive) '‘UK-owned’ ship on fire after attack in Gulf of Aden' (Trade Winds) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'Approval of service suppliers'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released an update entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) Program: New Clinic in Mumbai, India'. GARD – has published two updates: 'Red Sea Buyback – Charterers’ Liability Cover' 'Red Sea – Extension of cover for crew liabilities'. Britannia P&I – has issued the latest edition of 'Alternative Fuels – Biofuels an Overview for the Maritime Sector'. NorthernStandard – has released an update entitled 'War Risks Renewal 2024/25'. The London P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Notice of Cancellation of Cover in respect of certain War Risks'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued two updates: 'Club Rules 2024' 'The MSC Flaminia (No. 2) – A charterer’s right to limit liability against claim by shipowner'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released two updates: 'CHIRP Annual Digest 2023 published' 'Testing Times Report'. ICS – has published three updates: 'Shipping Takes Action on Drug Smuggling' 'Global Shipowners Body Sets Out Industry Principles to Combat Harassment and Bullying' 'Shipping Industry Calls for Release of Galaxy Leader Crew Still Held Captive'. Recent Accident Reports Norway – Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report concerning the collision between the high speed passenger craft Tyrhaug and the service vessel Fr Loke in the Edfjord, Norway. The accident led to personal injuries and major material damage to the vessels. Bahamas – The Bahamas Maritime Authority has published an investigation report concerning the loss of lives and casualties on board the Beluga Reefer. The vessel was on passage from Durban to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and was making way during a period of adverse weather whilst attending to lines and inspecting deck machinery up forward, four members of crew were washed off their feet when the vessel was hit by a series of large waves, resulting in the loss of two lives. Recent IMO Circulars A 33/Res.1187 – 22/02/2024 – Resolution A.1187(33) Adopted on 6 December 2023 (Agenda items 11 and 13). A 33/Res.1191 – 21/02/2024 – Resolution A.1191(33) Adopted on 6 December 2023 (Agenda Item 22). LC/SG 47/3/1 – 21/02/2024 – Marine Geoengineering. LEG 111/13 – 14/02/2024 – Measures to Address Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) in Instruments Under the Purview of Leg. Circular Letter No.4839 – 20/02/2024 – "Sailing together: Striving for a future-proof IMO MASS Code" Symposium co-sponsored by IMO and the Republic of Korea (14 May 2024). Circular Letter No.4545/Add.1 – 19/02/2024 – Encouraging acceptance of the 2021 amendments to the IMO Convention. LEG 111/4(a)/1 – 19/02/2024 – Fair Treatment of Seafarers. LC/SG 47/14 – 19/02/2023 – Any Other Business. Circular Letter No.4840 – 19/02/2023 – Cruise ship visit to MS Iona, port of Southampton, United Kingdom, 16 March 2024. LC/SG 47/6 – 19/02/2023 – Technical Cooperation and Assistance. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 18-22 March – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Legal Committee (LEG) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 7 Friday 16th February 2024
Friday 16th February 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 7, 2024 – Friday 16th February 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has released two updates: 'Maneuvering information onboard ships' 'New IMO voluntary guidelines'. Liberia – has issued four updates: 'Information Regarding Remote Survey Requests For Ships Detained In Australia' 'AWG Fire Hose Nozzles Notice' 'Security Situation In The Red Sea, Gulf Of Aden And Arabian Sea' 'Surveys under the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (Hong Kong Convention) and the European Union Ship Recycling Regulation, 2013 (EU SRR)'. Marshall Islands – has published five updates: 'Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels''Enclosed Space Entry Incidents' 'Counterfeit Pilot and Embarkation Ladders' 'Anchor Windlass Motor Protection' 'Flag Implementation of the Price Cap Policy for Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Russian Federation Origin'. Hong Kong – has issued an update entitled 'United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2024'. Cyprus – has released an update entitled 'Fleet Performance on Port State Control for 2021-2023'. Malta – has published an update entitled 'Measures to Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Pre-order Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Container market braces for prolonged volatility amid Suez Canal crisis' (Freight News) 'Suez Canal Revenue Drops As Vessels Reroute Due To Rising Conflict In Yemen' (Marine Insight) 'Africa’s oceans could pay dearly for the Red Sea Crisis' (Dryad Global) 'Houthi Militants Fire Six Ballistic Missiles at Two Ships' (The Maritime Executive) 'Australia Seizes Cocaine Hidden on Buses Imported on Car Carrier' (The Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'Bunkering ships'. DNV – has published an update entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on human element,training and watchkeeping (HTW 10)'. Lloyd's Register – has issued an update entitled 'HTW 10 Summary Report - topicsdiscussed and decisions made'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released an update entitled 'Statement on Press CoverageRegarding Sanctions'. SKULD – has published two updates: 'Senegal: Guide - joint IG and MACN publication' 'Damage of main engine crankshaft and the importance of the PlannedMaintenance System'. Britannia P&I – has issued the latest edition of 'Risk Watch'. Japan P&I Club – has released two updates: 'Alterations to the Rules of the Association' 'UK Supreme Court Judgement in the “Polar” [2024] UKSC2'. The London P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Notice of Cancellation of Cover in respect of certain War Risks'. The Shipowners' Club – has released two updates: 'Notice of Alteration to Terms and Conditions of Insurance' 'The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) - Contractual considerations for ownersand operators'. UK P&I – has issued three updates: 'Notice of Cancellation in respect of War Risks''Israel: Port Updates''Limitation of Liability under Greek Law: Return to reality'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released two updates: 'Safety warning by MAIB following a fatal chain failure on scallop dredgerHoneybourne III' 'MAIB report into the fatal Eder Sands man overboard incident'. EMSA– has published an update entitled 'Study on safe bunkering with biofuels'. Recent Accident Reports Norway – Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released an investigation report concerning the collision between the high speed passenger craft Tyrhaug and the service vessel Fr Loke in the Edfjord, Norway. The accident led to personal injuries and major material damage to the vessels. Bahamas – The Bahamas Maritime Authority has published an investigation report concerning the loss of lives and casualties on board the Beluga Reefer. The vessel was on passage from Durban to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and was making way during a period of adverse weather whilst attending to lines and inspecting deck machinery up forward, four members of crew were washed off their feet when the vessel was hit by a series of large waves, resulting in the loss of two lives. Recent IMO Circulars Circular Letter No.4836 – 15/02/2024 – Communication from the Government of theRepublic of Yemen. LEG 111/7 – 14/02/2024 – Measures to Assess the Need to Amend Liability Limits. MEPC 81/5/6 – 14/02/2024 – Air Pollution Prevention. MEPC 81/15/5 – 14/02/2024 – Any Other Business. LEG 111/13 – 14/02/2024 – Review of the Status of Conventions and Other Treaty Instruments Emanating From the Legal Committee. MEPC 81/4/7 – 14/02/2024 – Harmful Aquatic Organisms in Ballast Water. STCW.2/Circ.123 – 14/02/2024 – International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978. MEPC 81/7/14 – 14/02/2024 – Reduction of GHG Emissions From Ships. MEPC 81/7/13 – 14/02/2023 – Reduction of GHG Emissions From Ships. MSC 108/12 – 14/02/2023 – Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 19-23 February – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE)18-22 March – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Legal Committee (LEG) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 6 Friday 9th February 2024
Friday 9th February 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 6, 2024 – Friday 9th February 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has released an update entitled 'Issuance, Closure, and Extension of Statutory Dispensations issued to Liberian Flagged Vessels'. Panama – has issued an update entitled 'List of Approved P&I Clubs/Insurers'. Singapore – has published two updates: 'Adoption of Testing Enhancements for Marine Fuel Intended to Be Delivered as Bunkers in the Port of Singapore' 'Reporting of Marine Casualties and Marine Incidents to: (i) the Shipping Division, MPA; and (ii) the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore (TSIB)'. Cyprus – has published an update entitled 'Cyprus Tonnage Tax System (Law 44(I)/2010 as amended): Non-Community Flags which appear on the Grey List and Black List of the Paris MOU for the Fiscal Year 2023'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'The World Is Going Into The Red From The Red Sea Crisis' (Forbes)'Suez Canal Revenue Drops As Vessels Reroute Due To Rising Conflict In Yemen'(Marine Insight) 'Africa’s oceans could pay dearly for the Red Sea Crisis' (Dryad Global) 'Houthi Militants Fire Six Ballistic Missiles at Two Ships' (The Maritime Executive) 'Australia Seizes Cocaine Hidden on Buses Imported on Car Carrier' (The Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'Rules on Cyber Security for theClassification of Marine Units'. DNV – has published an update entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on ship design andconstruction (SDC 10)'. Class NK – has issued two updates: 'Rules concerning computer-based systems (IACS UR E22 (Rev.3) related)' 'The EU-ETS for shipping sector and amendments to EU-MRV (2nd Report)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released an update entitled 'Russian Sanctions Update:Key Developments in the Sanctions Imposed Against Russia by the UK, EU and US'. GARD – has issued two updates: 'Shipyard working conditions and the Norwegian Transparency Act' 'Russian sanctions update'. SKULD – has published two updates: 'Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping: Charterparty implications' 'Updated threats to shipping in the Red Sea'. Japan P&I Club– has released three updates: 'Senegal Country Guide for Vessel Clearance by MACN/IG''Russian Sanctions UPDATE' 'ChinaMajor changes brought by the amended Marine Environment ProtectionLaw'. West – has issued an update entitled 'Venezuela - potential re-imposition of U.S.sanctions'. UK P&I – has published four updates: 'Updated Industry Transit Advice for Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden - 5 Feb2024' 'Circular 03/24: War Risks P&I Excess Cover''Singapore adopts digital bunkering and use of e-BDN's''Major Changes Brought by the Amended Marine Environmental Protection Law ofPRC'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released an update entitled 'Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Crig-A-Tana'. Recent Accident Reports USA – National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report concerning eventual crude oil release resulting from contact of ships’ anchors with an underwater pipeline in San Pedro Bay near Huntington Beach, California. Post-accident investigation determined that the containerships MSC Danit and Beijing had dragged anchor near the pipeline months before the oil release. An estimated 588 barrels of oil leaked from the pipeline. Damage, including clean-up costs, was estimated at $160 million. There were no injuries. Recent IMO Circulars NCSR 11/14 – 07/02/2024 – Identification of Measures to Improve the Security andIntegrity Aspects of AIS. A 33/Res.1174 – 07/02/2024 – Resolution A.1174(33) Adopted on 6 December 2023 (Agenda Item 8). A 33/Res.1180 – 07/02/2024 – Resolution A.1180(33) Adopted on 4 December 2023 (Agenda Item 20) Circular Letter No.4831 – 07/02/2024 – Tenth session of the Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (22 to 26 July 2024). III 10/1 – 07/02/2024 – Provisional Agenda for the Tenth Session of the Sub- Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments, to Be Held at IMO Headquarters, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, From Monday, 22 to Friday, 26 July 2024. FAL 48/6/1 – 06/02/2024 – Review and Revision of the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business, Including Additional E-business Solutions. III.3/Circ.11 – 06/02/2024 – Development of Lessons Learned by Marine Safety Investigating States. FAL 48/6/2 – 06/02/2024 – Review and Revision of the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business, Including Additional E-business Solutions. FAL 48/6/4 – 06/02/2023 – Review and Revision of the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business, Including Additional E-business Solutions. FAL 48/6/3 – 06/02/2023 – Review and Revision of the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business, Including Additional E-business Solutions. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 19-23 February – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE)18-22 March – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Legal Committee (LEG) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 16-20 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 30 September-04 October – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 28 October-01 November – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 18-22 November – IMO Council 02-06 December – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 5 Friday 2nd February 2024
Friday 2nd February 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 5, 2024 – Friday 2nd February 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued an update entitled 'Construction and outfit standards for fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall'. Liberia – has released an update entitled 'Korean Register of Shipping official name change to Korean Register'. Marshall Islands – has published an update entitled 'Protection Against Noise'. Panama – has issued an update entitled 'Optional and Voluntary System for Electronic Books or Electronic Record Books on board Panamanian Flagged Vessels'. Hong Kong – has released multiple MSINs "Click Here" for more information. Cyprus – has published two updates: 'Renewal of Civil Liability Certificates (CLC, Bunkers, Wreck Removal, Athens PLR) UNPRECEDENTED delay in submission of applications' 'Entry into force of amendments to IMO and ILO International Conventions and Instruments: July 2024 to December 2024'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Drones to monitor small boat crossings in English Channel' (The National News) 'Analysis-Russian oil flows through Red Sea still face lower risks' (Salt Wire) 'Yemen's Houthis threaten more attacks on US, British warships' (Reuters) 'Red Sea Tensions May Help Revive Somali Piracy' (The Maritime Executive) 'It's Time for A Pacific Maritime Security Program for Southeast Asia' (Australian Institute of International Affairs) 'India deploys unprecedented naval might near Red Sea to rein in piracy' (Reuters) 'Australia Relents and Docks Recalled Livestock Carrier During Heatwave' (Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'Rules on Cyber Security for the Classification of Marine Units'. DNV – has published an update entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on ship design andconstruction (SDC 10)'. Class NK – has issued two updates: 'Rules concerning computer-based systems (IACS UR E22 (Rev.3) related)' 'The EU-ETS for shipping sector and amendments to EU-MRV (2nd Report)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released two updates: 'Cover for War and Terrorism Risks, and Cover in Respect of Biological and Bio- Chemical etc. Weapons and Computer Viruses – 2024 Policy Year' 'Singapore: Submarine Cable Trenching, Rocksaw and Cable Installation Along East Johor Strait'. GARD – has issued two updates: 'Singapore’s Just In Time Planning and Coordination Platform' 'Watch Out for New Emission Control Areas'. SKULD – has published two updates: 'Anti-deduction clauses: Can a charterer withhold hire without an owner’s consent?' 'Updated threats to shipping in the Red Sea'. The London P&I Club – has released an update entitled 'Quint-Seal ComplianceNote: Know Your Cargo'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released two updates: 'New Zealand Regulators Prosecutes RoRo Operator for Maintenance Issues' 'The Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance: Annual Disclosure Report 2023'. ICS – has issued an update entitled 'ICS publishes highly anticipated Flag StatePerformance Table' 'Piracy, Armed Robbery and Conflict at Sea' - Countering the Growing Threat to the Shipping Industry Recent Accident Reports USA – National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report concerning eventual crude oil release resulting from contact of ships’ anchors with an underwater pipeline in San Pedro Bay near Huntington Beach, California. Post-accident investigation determined that the containerships MSC Danit and Beijing had dragged anchor near the pipeline months before the oil release. An estimated 588 barrels of oil leaked from the pipeline. Damage, including clean-up costs, was estimated at $160 million. There were no injuries. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC 81/INF.29 – 01/02/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. MEPC 81/INF.32 – 01/02/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. MEPC 81/INF.31 – 01/02/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. MEPC 81/INF.30 – 01/02/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. MEPC 81/INF.19 – 01/02/2024 – Air Pollution Prevention. MEPC 81/INF.23 – 01/02/2024 – Reduction of GHG Emissions From Ships. MEPC 81/INF.25 – 01/02/2024 – Reduction of GHG Emissions From Ships. MEPC 81/INF.17 – 01/02/2024 – Reduction of GHG Emissions From Ships. MEPC 81/INF.21 – 31/02/2023 – Air Pollution Prevention. MEPC 81/INF.37 – 31/01/2023 – Reduction of GHG Emissions From Ships. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 05-09 February – Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW)18-22 February – Legal Committee (LEG) 19-23 February – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 4 Friday 26th January 2024
Friday 26th January 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 4, 2024 – Friday 26th January 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued an update entitled 'Construction and outfit standards for fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall'. Liberia – has released an update entitled 'Security Situation In The Red Sea, Gulf Of Aden And Arabian Sea'. Panama – has published two updates: 'Measurements to Reduce PSC Detentions and improve the performance on Panamanian Vessels' 'Revised Guidelines on the Implementation of the ISM Code by Administrations'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Border Force Hires Private Vessels for Channel Patrols After New Fleet Delayed' (The Guardian) 'Panama Canal Drought Reshaping Sea Cargo Map - McKinsey' (Supply Chain) 'Iranian Boxship Converted Into Drone Carrier Readies for Duty' (Splash 24/7) 'Bulkers collide on Yangtze River' (Splash 24/7) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'Rules on Cyber Security for the Classification of Marine Units'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'New biofouling requirements for ships calling at Australian ports'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released an update entitled 'Quint-Seal Compliance Note: Know Your Cargo'. SKULD – has issued an update entitled 'INSIGHT: Athens Convention and EU Passenger Liability Regulation 2009'. Japan P&I Club – has released three updates: 'China (Tianjin/Yantai Port)-An Update on the Distribution on Major Fishery Farms along the Coast of China' 'Quint-Seal Compliance Note: Know Your Cargo' 'Stownet fishing season in Bisan Seto 2024-The expected navigable water area in the traffic lane during the peak season'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued an update entitled 'Robert Shearer: The Red Sea attacks - the legal implications'. The Swedish Club – has published an update entitled 'MSS Case January: Lack of insulation caused fatal fire in the engine room'. UK P&I – has released three updates: 'Oasis Circular 2401: Expanding of Fishery Farms around the route to Yantai Port' 'Philippines Shipping Update: Supreme Court bars seafarer's claim due to concealment' 'An Update on the Distribution of Major Fishery Farms along the Coast of China'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released two updates: 'Carbon Capture and Storage: Risks and Opportunities' 'Paris MoU launches pilot for harmonized PSC on global fishing vessels'. ICS – has issued an update entitled 'ICS publishes highly anticipated Flag State Performance Table' ReCAAP – has published an update entitled 'Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (Weekly Report) 11th-15th January 2024'. 'Piracy, Armed Robbery and Conflict at Sea' - Countering the Growing Threat to the Shipping Industry Recent Accident Reports Germany – Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has released an investigation report concerning an allision between the tug vessel FAIRPLAY 82 and Old Kattwyk bridge, Hamburg, Germany. After the tug was stood down from escorting the bulk carrier TANG LAND, the tug picked up speed and sailed towards the Old Kattwyk bridge, which was still lowered. The tug's wheelhouse was almost completely destroyed. The three members of crew were all treated for minor injuries. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC 81/INF.34 – 24/01/2024 – Air Pollution Prevention. MEPC 81/6/12 – 24/01/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. MEPC 81/6/11 – 24/01/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. MEPC 81/7/12 – 24/01/2024 – Reduction of GHG Emissions From Ships. MEPC 81/4/5 – 24/01/2024 – Harmful Aquatic Organisms in Ballast Water. MEPC 81/7/7 – 24/01/2024 – Reduction of GHG Emissions From Ships. MEPC 81/INF.12 – 24/01/2024 – Air Pollution Prevention. PPR 11/1/1 – 24/01/2024 – Adoption of the Agenda. MEPC 81/5/2 – 24/01/2023 – Air Pollution Prevention. MEPC 81/INF.10 – 24/01/2023 – Reduction of GHG Emissions From Ships. List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 05-09 February – Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 18-22 February – Legal Committee (LEG) 19-23 February – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 3 Friday 19th January 2024
Friday 19th January 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 3, 2024 – Friday 19th January 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has issued an update entitled 'Security Situation In The Red Sea, Gulf Of Aden And Arabian Sea'. Marshall Islands – has released an update entitled 'List of Office and Service Locations'. Panama – has published an update entitled 'Companies Representing the Flag State Inspectors'. Bahamas – has issued three updates: 'Interim guidance on accounting for the use of biofuels in Carbon IntensityIndicator calculations' 'MARPOL VI Reg 27 - IMO List of ships expected to submit fuel report for 2023' 'Maritime Security in Red Sea'. Isle of Man – has released an update entitled 'IoM Regulations implementing the STCW Convention'. Singapore – has published two updates: 'Waiver of Need for Security Deposits and Banker’s Guarantees With Effect From 1 April 2024' 'Launch of One Maritime Portal for Submission of Self-declaration Form for Withholding Tax Exemption on Interest and Related Payments Under the Maritime Sector Incentive on 22 January 2024'. Hong Kong – has issued two updates: 'Sinking of a Fully-laden General Cargo Vessel While Sailing Under Heavy Weather Conditions' 'United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation 2020 (Amendment) Regulation 2023'. Malta – has released two updates: 'Mandatory Notification of Tanker Sales – Guidance From the Sanctions Monitoring Board' 'Merchant Ships Navigating in the South Red Sea Transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Suez Canal Traffic Drops to Lowest Since 2021 Blockage' (Yahoo Finance) 'Egypt Grapples With Impact of Red Sea Hits on Suez Canal Revenue' (Bloomberg) 'US launches fresh strikes on Houthis as Red Sea trade disruption spreads' (FT.com) 'Two Navy SEALs Lost Overboard During Vessel Intercept off Somalia' (The Maritime Executive) 'Houthi Drone Hits American-Owned Ship, Causing Fire' (The Maritime Executive) 'Global liner structures up in the air as Maersk forms the Gemini Cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd'. (Splash 24/7) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'Rules on Cyber Security for the Classification of Marine Units'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'New biofouling requirements forships calling at Australian ports'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released an update entitled 'Changes to the Rules of the Association for the 2024 Policy Year'. GARD – has published an update entitled 'Cargo Contamination Can Cost YouDearly'. SKULD – has issued an update entitled 'Updated Threats to Shipping in the Red Sea'. Japan P&I Club – has released an update entitled '2023 Annual IMB Piracy andArmed Robbery Report'. NorthStandard – has published an update entitled 'Policy Year 2024/25 - Changes tothe Rules of the P&I, FD&D, War Risks and Coastal & Inland Classes'. The Shipowners' Club – has Issued an update entitled 'Turkey: Revised pollutionfines 2024'. West – has released two updates: 'Ecuador - Ports Under Heightened Security Measures Following Recent Unrest' 'West strengthens London Underwriting team' Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released an update entitled 'Engine Room Flooding Leads to Sinking ofFishing Vessel'. ReCAAP – has issued an update entitled 'Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships inAsia (Weekly Report) 11th-15th January 2024'. 'Piracy, Armed Robbery and Conflict at Sea' - Countering the Growing Threat to the Shipping Industry Recent Accident Reports Germany – Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has released an investigation report concerning an allision between the tug vessel FAIRPLAY 82 and Old Kattwyk bridge, Hamburg, Germany. After the tug was stood down from escorting the bulk carrier TANG LAND, the tug picked up speed and sailed towards the Old Kattwyk bridge, which was still lowered. The tug's wheelhouse was almost completely destroyed. The three members of crew were all treated for minor injuries. Recent IMO Circulars PPR 11/1/2 – 18/01/2024 – Adoption of the Agenda. MEPC 81/6/5 – 17/01/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. Circular Letter No.4816/Add.1 – 16/01/2024 – Fortieth meeting of the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group (IMSBC Code) of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) (26 February to 1 March 2024). Circular Letter No.4824 – 16/01/2024 – Notification of a joint IMO/INTERFERRY regional seminar on Africa Ferry Safety, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, April 2024. STCW.2/Circ.122 – 16/01/2024 – International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978. ILO/IMO JTWG-SIHE 2/3/4 – 15/01/2024 – Consideration of Future Steps, E.G. Legislation, Mechanisms and Policies for Reporting and Addressing of Bullying and Harassment, Including Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH), in the Maritime Sector CSC.1/Circ.159 – 12/01/2024 – International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972. SSE 10/INF.5 – 12/01/2024 – Development of Provisions to Consider Prohibiting the Use of Fire-fighting Foams Containing Fluorinated Substances, in Addition to PFOS, for Fire-fighting on Board Ships. FAL 48/17/1 – 12/01/2023 – Work Programme. SSE 10/INF.4 – 12/01/2023 – Amendments to the LSA Code for Thermal Performance of Immersion Suits. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hulloil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne – effective 1 January 2023 List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 05-09 February – Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping(HTW) 18-22 February – Legal Committee (LEG) 19-23 February – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 2 Friday 12th January 2024
Friday 12th January 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 2, 2024 – Friday 12th January 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has issued an update entitled 'Inspection, Survey and Certification Guidance for United Kingdom Small Commercial Vessels Operating in Non-UK Waters'. Norway – has released an update entitled 'Approval of Alternative Design and Arrangements for Ships Using Alternative Fuels'. Liberia – has published an update entitled 'ICS CII Data Collection System'. Marshall Islands – has issued two updates: 'Ballast Water Management Marine Guideline' 'Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes'. Panama – has released two updates: 'Authorized Service Providers for Maintenance, Thorough Examination, Operational Testing, Overhaul and Repair of Lifeboats and Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and Release Gear' 'List of Accepted Companies With Type Approval Certificate of Ballast Water Management System'. Hong Kong – has published two updates: 'Sinking of a Fully-laden General Cargo Vessel While Sailing Under Heavy Weather Conditions' 'United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation 2020 (Amendment) Regulation 2023'. Malta – has issued an update entitled 'Heavy Fuel Oil Ban in Arctic Waters'. New from Witherbys eBook Out Now! Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Hapag-Lloyd to Continue to Avoid Suez Canal, Decide Again Next Week' (Reuters) 'Liner Oversupply Problem Being Masked by Suez Canal Diversions' (The Loadstar) 'Armed Robberies of Ships in Asia and Near Singapore Increase 19% in 2023' (The Maritime Executive) 'British maritime security firm Ambrey receives reports of suspicious activity near Yemen's Mokha'(Reuters) 'US, UK forces repel 'largest attack' by Houthis in Red Sea' (Reuters) 'Masked gang board Greek-owned tanker between Iran and Oman' (TradeWinds) 'Fires, collisions and oil spills: 50 tanker incidents shine a light on shadow fleet risk'.(TradeWinds) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'Rules on Cyber Security for theClassification of Marine Units'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'IMSBC Code 07-23 Amendments – Addition of three new MHB cargo schedules'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released an update entitled 'Environmental Pollution Finesin Turkey'. SKULD – has published an update entitled 'Updated Threats to Shipping in the RedSea'. Britannia P&I Club – has issued two updates: 'Dragging Anchor Prevention' 'Working at Height'. Japan P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Red Sea/Arabian Sea-Piracyand Maritime Crime (No.2)'. West – has released two updates: 'Piracy Resurfaces - Recent Hijackings Escalate Maritime Threats in the IndianOcean' 'China - Regional MSAs Announce New Shipping Routes in the Bohai Sea andEastern Waters'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released three updates: 'New MCA Notes, Guidance and Advice''Autonomous Shipping Whitepaper Explores Degrees of Automation''Hong Kong Convention Set to Impact the Shipping Industry From 2025'. ICC – has issued an update entitled 'New IMB report reveals concerning rise inmaritime piracy incidents in 2023'. Recent Accident Reports Germany – Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has released an investigation report concerning an allision between the tug vessel FAIRPLAY 82 and Old Kattwyk bridge, Hamburg, Germany. After the tug was stood down from escorting the bulk carrier TANG LAND, the tug picked up speed and sailed towards the Old Kattwyk bridge, which was still lowered. The tug's wheelhouse was almost completely destroyed. The three members of crew were all treated for minor injuries. Recent IMO Circulars HTW 10/INF.2 – 10/01/2024 – Reports on Unlawful Practices Associated WithCertificates of Competency. SSE 10/14/2 – 10/01/2024 – Comprehensive Review of the Requirements for Maintenance, Thorough Examination, Operational Testing, Overhaul and Repair of Lifeboats and Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and Release Gear (Resolution MSC.402(96)) to Address Challenges With Their Implementation. SSE 10/19/6 – 10/01/2024 – Any Other Business. MEPC 81/6/6 – 10/01/2024 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. SSE 10/INF.12 – 10/01/2024 – Development of Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the FSS Code Concerning Detection and Control of Fires in Cargo Holds and on the Cargo Deck of Containerships. SSE 10/INF.11 – 09/01/2024 – Development of Design and Prototype Test Requirements for the Arrangements Used in the Operational Testing of Free-fall Lifeboat Release Systems Without Launching the Lifeboat. SSE 10/4/1 – 09/01/2024 – Development of Design and Prototype Test Requirements for the Arrangements Used in the Operational Testing of Free-fall Lifeboat Release Systems Without Launching the Lifeboat SSE 10/19/7 – 09/01/2024 – Any Other Business. SSE 10/4 – 09/01/2023 – Development of Design and Prototype Test Requirements for the Arrangements Used in the Operational Testing of Free-fall Lifeboat Release Systems Without Launching the Lifeboat. SSE 10/12/10 – 09/01/2023 – Unified Interpretation of Provisions of Imo Safety, Security, Environment, Facilitation, Liability and Compensation-related Conventions. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hulloil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne – effective 1 January 2023 List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years Click Here A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 05-09 February – Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 18-22 February – Legal Committee (LEG) 19-23 February – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 1 Friday 5th January 2024
Friday 5th January 2024
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 1, 2024 – Friday 5th January 2024 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update USA – has published an update entitled 'Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels, Change 1'. UK – has issued an update entitled 'Electrical installations - guidance for safe design, installation and operation of lithium-ion batteries'. Liberia – has released two updates: 'Updated Requirements in Relation to Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)' 'Security Situation in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea'. Panama – has issued an update entitled 'Control and Administrative Fees imposed by the Republic of Panama to the Technical Documents, Statutory Certificates issued, endorsements and approvals'. Singapore – has published two updates: 'Introduction of One Maritime Portal for Submission of Self-declaration form for Withholding Tax Exemption on Interest and Related Payments Under the Maritime Sector Incentive' 'Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 and Merchant Shipping (Load Line) (Amendment) Regulations 2023'. Cyprus – has published two updates: 'The Protection of Cyprus Ships Against Acts of Piracy and other Unlawful Acts Law (Law 77(I) of 2012), Temporary alteration of the northern limit in the Red Sea of the East Africa and Northwest Indian Ocean High-risk area' 'Inclusion of Cybutryne in the Invertory of Hazardous Materials on ships under Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Migrant crossings of English Channel declined by more than a third in 2023, UKgovernment says' (ABC News) 'Saving the Panama Canal Will Take Years and Cost Billions, if It’s Even Possible' (The Japan Times) 'Global Shipping Firms Continue to Pause Red Sea Shipments' (Reuters) 'NATO Conducts Maritime Patrols Near the Strait of Gibraltar' (UK Defence Journal) 'Crew Kidnapped from Tanker in Ongoing Incident in the Gulf of Guinea'. (The Maritime Executive) Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released five updates: 'Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships''Rules for the Classification of Offshore Units' 'Rules for the Classification of Naval Ships' 'Additional class notation SMART' 'Gas fuelled ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has released two updates: 'Looking Ahead: Marine Insurance in an Increasingly Volatile World' '“Bad Bunkers” from the Charterer’s Perspective'. SKULD – has published an update entitled 'Turkey: Pollution fines and criminal proceedings 2024'. Britannia P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Cargo Hold Cleaning Standards'. Japan P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'China-MSA offices in the Bohai Rim jointly published 27 main public routes within the Bohai Sea and sea area to theeast'. West – has issued an update entitled 'Maritime Autonomy Policy'. UK P&I – has published two updates: 'Main Public Routes in the Bohai Sea and its Eastern Waters' 'Israel-Hamas War: Ports Situation Update'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released an update entitled 'Lithium-ion Battery Safety: a Series of Fires onRecreational Vessels Have Been Linked to Lithium-ion Battery Powered Devices'. UK Chamber of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'BTA Annual Safety Seminar 2023 Report of Proceedings'. Recent Accident Reports Germany – Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has released an investigation report concerning an allision between the tug vessel FAIRPLAY 82 and Old Kattwyk bridge, Hamburg, Germany. After the tug was stood down from escorting the bulk carrier TANG LAND, the tug picked up speed and sailed towards the Old Kattwyk bridge, which was still lowered. The tug's wheelhouse was almost completely destroyed. The three members of crew were all treated for minor injuries. Recent IMO Circulars PPR 11/INF.20 – 04/01/2024 – Evaluation and Harmonization of Rules and Guidanceon the Discharge of Discharge Water From EGCS Into the Aquatic Environment, Including Conditions and Areas. PPR 11/INF.17 – 04/01/2024 – Any Other Business. PPR 11/INF.18 – 04/01/2024 – Development of Guidelines on Matters Relating to in- water Cleaning. HTW 10/INF.10 – 04/01/2024 – Comprehensive Review of the 1978 STCW Convention and Code. HTW 10/INF.3 – 04/01/2024 – Any Other Business. HTW 10/INF.2 – 04/01/2024 – Reports on Unlawful Practices Associated With Certificates of Competency. PPR 11/INF.19 – 03/01/2024 – Development of a Guide Compiling Best Practices to Develop Local-level Marine Spill Contingency Plans to Aid States, Particularly Local Governments and Key Institutions, in Implementing the OPRC Convention and OPRC HNS Protocol. MEPC 81/5/1 – 02/01/2024 – Air Pollution Prevention. MEPC 81/2/3 – 02/01/2023 – Decisions of Other Bodies. MEPC 81/4/1 – 02/01/2023 – Harmful Aquatic Organisms in Ballast Water. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hulloil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne – effective 1 January 2023 List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years Click Here A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 05-09 February – Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping(HTW) 18-22 February – Legal Committee (LEG) 19-23 February – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 51 Thursday 21st December 2023
Thursday 21st December 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 51, 2023 – Thursday 21st December 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. This is our last SR&G Newsletter for 2023 ......See You in 2024...... Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has published three updates: 'Security Situation in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs and Insurance Companies' 'Consolidated List of Fees and Charges for Official Documents and Services'. UK – has released two updates: 'Amendments to International Conventions and Mandatory Instruments Requirements for Watertight Doors on Cargo Ships' 'Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-1 with an entry into force date of 1 January 2024'. Panama – has issued four updates: 'MOU Annual Safety Inspection Program' 'Fishing Vessels and Other Ships Engaged in Activities and Support of Capturing Fishing Resources Operations' 'Food and catering - Regulation 3.2, Standard A3.2 of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006, as amended)' 'Adoption and regulation of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers,1978, as amended (1978 STCW Convention, as amended) and its STCW Code'. Cyprus – has published an update entitled 'Updating Shipborne Navigation and Communication Equipment (IMO MSC.1/CIRC.1460/Rev.4 Dated 30 June 2023)'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'Suez Canal Authority Monitoring Tensions in Red Sea'. (Marine Link)'Global trade shudders over blockages in the Suez and Panama canals' (Financial Times) 'U.S. refiners cut gasoline export prices on Panama Canal drought' (Reuters) 'Shipping Is Halted In The Red Sea And At The Suez Canal' (Forbes) 'WSC says Operation Prosperity Guardian to aid maritime security amid Red Sea attacks' (S&P Global) 'Uni-Tankers ship suffers fire after being hit by Houthi missile as Red Sea attacks continue' (TradeWinds) 'Drug-sniffing dog finds €21m of cocaine on Navibulgar bulker'. (TradeWinds) Recent Class Society Guidance Lloyd's Register – has released three updates: 'Statutory Alert: Delays in Implementation of GMDSS RadiocommunicationsEquipment Performance Standards' 'Statutory Alert: Revised SOLAS Radiocommunications GMDSS Requirements' 'Statutory Alert: Reporting use of Overridable Power Limitation'. American Bureau of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'IACS Unified Requirements on Cyber Resilience'. ClassNK – has issued two updates: 'Application of IMSBC Code 7th Amendment' 'Compliance with the Ship Recycling Convention / Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 on Ship Recycling (EUSRR)- For Liberian flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has released two updates: 'New Guide for Vessels Calling at Ports in Senegal' 'Coal Cargoes: Avoiding Explosion and Self-heating'. SKULD – has published an update entitled 'Updated threats to shipping in the RedSea'. The American Club – has issued an update entitled 'Port of Conakry, GuineaRemains Closed'. Japan P&I Club – has released an update entitled 'Offices Closed'. Britannia P&I Club – has published two updates: 'Senegal Country Guide' 'Operating in Icy Conditions'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued an update entitled 'Safety and TechDevelopments in Marinised Batteries'. The Swedish Club – has released an update entitled 'MSS Case December: AB was hit during RoRo cargo operation'. UK P&I – has published an update entitled 'Interim industry transit advice for SouthernRed Sea and Gulf of Aden'. West – has issued two updates: 'SOLAS - IMSBC Code 2023 Edition (Amendment 07-23)' 'Djibouti - Port Authorities Crackdown on Air Pollution from Vessels'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released four updates: 'Enclosed Spaces on Ships Claim the Lives of Eight People in One Week''Coal Cargoes: Safety Protocols for Managing Methane Emission Risks''Draft survey practical guidance published by Britannia P&I Club''Seadogz report – An accident waiting to happen is MAIB finding into fatal RIBcrash'. UK Chamber of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'Chamber Welcomes Prudent and Safety Centric Seabed Leasing for Offshore Wind'. Recent Accident Reports Germany – Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has released an investigation report concerning an Allision between the tug vessel FAIRPLAY 82 and Old Kattwyk bridge, Hamburg, Germany. After the tug was stood down from escorting the bulk carrier TANG LAND the tug picked up speed and sailed towards the Old Kattwyk bridge, which was still lowered. The tug's wheelhouse was almost completely destroyed. The three members of crew were all treated for minor injuries. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC 81/4/4 – 21/12/2023 – Harmful Aquatic Organisms in Ballast Water. PPR 11/7/3 – 21/12/2023 – Evaluation and Harmonization of Rules and Guidance on the Discharge of Discharge Water From EGCS into the Aquatic Environment, Including Conditions and Areas. PPR 11/13/3 – 20/12/2023 – Follow-up Work Emanating From the Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter From Ships. PPR 11/INF.11 – 20/12/2023 – Evaluation and Harmonization of Rules and Guidance on the Discharge of Discharge Water From EGCS into the Aquatic Environment, Including Conditions and Areas. MEPC 81/4/2 – 20/12/2023 – Harmful Aquatic Organisms in Ballast Water. HTW 10/6/11 – 20/12/2023 – Comprehensive Review of the 1978 STCW Convention and Code. E&T 40/1 – 20/12/2023 – Provisional Agenda. SSE 10/INF.2 – 20/12/2023 – Evaluation of Adequacy of Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction Arrangements in Vehicle, Special Category and Ro-Ro Spaces in Order to Reduce the Fire Risk of Ships Carrying New Energy Vehicles. PPR 11/INF.9 – 20/12/2023 – Any Other Business. PPR 11/INF.13 – 20/12/2023 – Revision of MARPOL Annex IV and Associated Guidelines. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hulloil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne – effective 1 January 2023 List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years Click Here A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the programme of meetings for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 05-09 February – Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 18-22 February – Legal Committee (LEG) 19-23 February – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 50 Friday 15th December 2023
Friday 15th December 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 50, 2023 – Friday 15th December 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has published two updates: 'Solid Bulk Cargoes - Adoption of Amendment 06-21 of the IMSBC Code' 'New Training Requirements for Use of Electronic Chart Systems and Radar on UK registered Workboats and Pilot Boats'. Australia – has issued three updates: 'Guidance for the Safe Carriage of Battery Powered Vehicles on Ships' 'Marine Order 27 (Safety of Navigation and Radio Equipment) 2023' 'Marine Orders Amendment (Marine Order 27 — Consequential Changes) Order 2023'. USA – has released an update entitled 'Shipboard Crane Wire Rope Hazard Mitigation'. Liberia – has published two updates: 'Hazards Associated with a Wheelhouse, Sleeping Rooms and Other Spaces not Protected by a Fire Detection and Alarm System' 'Security Situation in Israel Ports and Territorial Waters'. Marshall Islands – has issued three updates: 'Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) of Ships' 'European Union Safety Recall on Defective AWG Fire Hose Nozzles' 'Anti-fouling Systems Convention'. Panama – has released five updates: 'Provisions on the Crew Roll Book''Panama Policy on SEEMP, IMO-DCS and Carbon Intensity Indicator' 'Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management' 'Authorized Service Providers for Maintenance, Thorough Examination, Operational Testing, Overhaul and Repair of Lifeboats and Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and Release Gear' 'Global Maritime Safety Inspection Platform Implementation (GMSIPI)'. Malta – has published an update entitled 'AWG Fire Hose Nozzles'. New from Witherbys Out Now! eBook Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'French Coastguard Records 30% Drop in Small Boat Departures via English Channel' (Reuters) 'Delays in Transiting the Panama Canal' (SKULD) 'Suez Canal raises rebates on tankers and boxships to lure ships away from Panama' (TradeWinds) 'UK faces food shortages and price rises into 2024 due to Panama Canal drought' (iNews) 'US Warship Shoots Down Houthi Drone Flying in its Direction After Two Missiles Narrowly Missed Commercial Tanker Loaded with Jet Fuel Heading Towards the Suez Canal in Latest Red Sea Flare Up' (DailyMail.com) 'OpEd: Shipping Seeks Safe Waters in Era of Deadly Geopolitics' (MarineLink) 'Dark Fleet Tanker Runs Aground Near Singapore' (Maritime Executive) 'ReCAAP ISC: One incident of armed robbery 5 – 11 December' (Safety4Sea) 'Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 11th Dec 23' (Dryad Global) 'Somali pirates are back in action: but a full scale return isn’t likely. Here’s why' (theconversation.com) Recent Class Society Guidance Class NK – has released an update entitled 'ClassNK Technical Journal No.8' American Bureau of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'IACS Unified Requirements on Cyber Resilience'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has released an update entitled 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Update toSecro Terms and Conditions.' SKULD – has released two updates: 'International Group Circular on IG Stowaway Questionnaires' 'Updated Threats to Shipping in the Red Sea'. The Swedish Club – has released an update entitled 'Protection & IndemnityInsurance 2024/2025'. West – has released an update entitled 'On the Horizon – EU/ UK Emissions TradingSystem (ETS) has included Shipping in 2024/2026'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has released an update entitled 'Largest Industry Gathering at COP28 Set Out Plans to Deliver a Net Zero Future'. IIMS – has released three updates: 'IMO Maritime Safety Committee Set to Commence a Thorough STCW Review''Accidental Discharge of Condensed Aerosol Fire-extinguishing System on BeamTrawler Resurgam Report Issued''IIMS President Raises Concerns About the Growing Tick Box Culture of MarineSurvey Reporting'. Recent Accident Reports USA – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report concerning wire failure onboard the cargo ship Thorco Basilisk at the Greensport Terminal on the Houston Ship Channel in Houston, Texas. While off loading a wind turbine component, the hoisting wire rope on a shipboard crane failed, causing the component to drop onto the vessel’s cargo hold tween deck. No pollution or injuries were reported. Damages to the ship and the component were estimated at $3–5 million. Recent IMO Circulars HTW 10/INF.6 – 14/12/2023 – Validated Model Training Courses. HTW 10/INF.5 – 14/12/2023 – Any Other Business. HTW 10/INF.8 – 14/12/2023 – Comprehensive Review of the 1978 STCW Convention and Code. IMO.7/Circ.14 – 13/12/2023 – Amendments Adopted in December 2021 to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization. AFS.1/Circ.88 – 13/12/2023 – International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001. HTW 10/INF.7 – 13/12/2023 – Any Other Business. A 33/INF.6 – 13/12/2023 – List of Resolutions Adopted by the Assembly at the Thirty- third Session. MEPC 81/7 – 13/12/2023 – Reduction of GHG Emissions From Ships. MEPC 81/INF.4 – 13/12/2023 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. HNS.2/Circ.13 – 13/12/2023 – Protocol of 2010 to the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection With the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 1996. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hulloil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne – effective 1 January 2023 List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years Click Here A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the preliminary programme for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 05-09 February – Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping(HTW) 18-22 February – Legal Committee (LEG) 19-23 February – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 49 Friday 8th December 2023
Friday 8th December 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 49, 2023 – Friday 8th December 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has published two updates: 'Operational/Safety Checklist For SOLAS 1974, As Amended, Requirements' 'Procedures For Changing Cargo Tank Pressures On Existing Liquified Gas Carriers'. Panama – has released two updates: 'Paris MoU, Circular 104 - Residual Covid-19 Issues to Ballast Water Management (BWM)'. 'Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC) - Certification Process - Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC)'. New from Witherbys Out Now! eBook Out Now! Out Now! Navigation and Security News 'About 190 Migrants Rescued in English Channel Over Weekend''Panama Canal Has Gotten So Dry and Backed Up After Brutal Drought That Shippers Are Paying Up to $4m to Jump the Queue' 'Suez Canal aims to be the new hotspot for alternative fuel bunkering' 'Greek Shipping Giant Warns Panama Canal Chaos May Hit Suez' 'One incident of armed robbery 28 November – 4 December' 'American warship shields British ships during missile attack' 'Somali maritime police intensify patrols as fears grow of resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden' Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'IACS UnifiedRequirements on Cyber Resilience'. Bureau Veritas – has issued an update entitled 'Modernization of GMDSS – Entry Into Force on 1 January 2024 of Amended SOLAS Chapter IV'. China Classification Society – has published an update entitled 'Rules For Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships 2024'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'Provisions on the Supervision and Administration of Vessels under Special Follow-up by Maritime Safety Administration of the People's Republic of China'. Lloyd's Register – has issued three updates: 'Steel Demand and Emissions in Shipping 2024-2050' 'Future IMO and ILO Legislation Autumn 2023' 'IMO meetings and future legislation'. ClassNK – has published an update entitled 'Amendment of IMO's Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials regarding Ship Recycling Convention'. Recent P&I Club Guidance United States Temporarily Authorizes Transactions Involving Oil, Gas and Gold in Venezuela: The American ClubGARD SKULD Britannia P&I Japan P&I Club The Shipowners' Club The Swedish Club UK P&I The American Club – has released an update entitled 'US Coast Guard (USCG)Policy Letters on Combating Sexual Assault and Sexual Harrassment (SASH) in the Maritime Industry'. GARD – has published an update entitled 'Limitation of Liability – Lessons From the MSC Flaminia'. Japan P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'China-The Reference Routes for Common Navigation Methods between Lianyungang-Ganyu-Lanshan'. West – has released an update entitled 'Mercuria Energy Trading PTE V Raphael Cotoner Investments LTD (The "Afra Oak”) 2023'. UK P&I – has published four updates: 'Risk Focus: Tugs and Barges''Legal Update: Reporting Requirements for Sexual Misconduct on US-Flagged Vessels' 'Israel-Hamas War: Ports Situation Update' '"Look Out Below": Slips, Trips, Falls and Snap-back Zones'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released the December 2024 Newsletter 'Issue 129'. IIMS – has released two updates: 'Addressing the Surge in Engine Room Fires on Container Ships' 'Risk Focus: Tugs and Barges by the UK P&I Club.' EMSA – has published two updates: 'CMOROC Final Report - Identification of Competences for MASS Operators in Remote Operations Centres' 'Newsletter December 2023'. Paris MoU – has released an update entitled 'Focused Inspection Campaign on PilotTransfer Arrangements'. IMPA – has published an update entitled 'Safety Campaign Results 2023'. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released an investigation report into two stevedoring accidents that occurred during loading operations. Both incidents resulted in fatalities. Recent IMO Circulars SSE 10/12/5 – 06/12/2023 – Unified Interpretation of Provisions of IMO Safety,Security and Environment-related Conventions. SSE 10/14/1 – 06/12/2023 – Comprehensive Review of the Requirements for Maintenance, Thorough Examination, Operational Testing, Overhaul and Repair of Lifeboats and Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and Release Gear (Resolution MSC.402(96)) to Address Challenges With Their Implementation. PPR 11/17 – 06/12/2023 – Any Other Business. SDC 10/8/1 – 06/12/2023 – Revision of SOLAS Chapters II-1 (Part C) and V, and Related Instruments Regarding Steering and Propulsion Requirements, to Address Both Traditional and Non-traditional Propulsion and Steering Systems. A 33/6(b)/1 – 05/12/2023 – Consideration of the Reports of the Committees of the Assembly. A 33/6(b) – 05/12/2023 – Consideration of the Reports of the Committees of the Assembly. A 33/1/1/Rev.3 – 05/12/2023 – Adoption of the Agenda. GHG-EW 4/3 – 05/12/2023 – Expert Views on Sustainability Aspects in the IMO LCA Framework, Including Possible Approaches to Operationalize a Risk-based Approach for Indirect Land Use Change (LLUC). PPR 11/13 – 05/12/2023 – Follow-up Work Emanating From the Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter From Ships. PPR 11/3 – 29/11/2023 – Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals and Preparation of Consequential Amendments to the IBC Code. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne – effective 1 January 2023 List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years Click Here A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released the preliminary programme for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 05-09 February – Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 18-22 February – Legal Committee (LEG) 19-23 February – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 48 Friday 1st December 2023
Friday 1st December 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 48, 2023 – Friday 1st December 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has released an update entitled 'ILO work in fishing convention medical certification grandfather rights'. USA – has issued an update entitled 'Wood Pellet Fire Hazards'. Liberia – has published two updates: 'The Provisions on the Supervision and Administration of Vessels under Special Follow-up' 'Safety reminders for vessels entering Yangshan waters of China'. Panama – has released two updates: 'Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Persian and their Approaches' 'Recognized Organizations authorized by the Republic of Panama'. Bahamas – has issued three updates: 'Port State Control Inspections' 'Inspection and Testing of Automatic Sprinkler Systems' 'Passenger Operations (COVID19)'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Out Now! Out Now! Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'EU ETS: Inclusionof Maritime Emissions'. Bureau Veritas – has issued an update entitled 'Hydrogen-Fuelled Ships'. China Classification Society – has published an update entitled 'Rules for Construction of Ocean-going Steel Fishing Vessels 2023'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'Oily Water Separator -Installation of Sampling Points'. Lloyd's Register – has issued an update entitled 'Safety Recall Notice – AWG fire hose nozzles'. ClassNK – has published an update entitled 'Amendment of IMO's Guidelines for the development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials regarding Ship Recycling Convention'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released an update entitled 'Pre-employment MedicalExaminations (PEME) Program: New Clinic in Szczecin, Poland'. GARD – has published two updates: 'Protecting whales – in the Mediterranean and everywhere else' 'Shipping battery energy storage systems - high energy, high risks?'. Britannia P&I – has issued two updates: 'Crew Watch - November 2023' 'Britannia Group PEME Consultant'. Japan P&I Club – has released an update entitled 'China MSA Issued “the Provisions on the Supervision and Administration of Vessels under Special Follow-up”'. The Swedish Club – has published an update entitled 'MSS Case November: Main engine failure caused serious contact accident'. UK P&I – has issued an update entitled 'Risk Focus: Tugs and Barges'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has issued an update entitled 'Simplified Global GHG Fuel Standard for MarineFuels Put Forward to Help Meet Net Zero Target'. IIMS – has released four updates: 'MCA Workboat Code edition 3 becomes law''Crude tanker S-Trust fire caused by lithium-Ion battery is finding' 'Ensuring safe access to Australian domestic commercial vessels' 'Book it right and pack it tight’ IMDG code updated'. EMSA – has published an update entitled 'New study: Potential of Wind-Assisted Propulsion for Shipping'. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released an investigation report into two stevedoring accidents that occurred during loading operations. Both incidents resulted in fatalities. Recent IMO Circulars A 33/C.1/1 – 30/11/2023 – Provisional Agenda for Committee 1. A 33/C.2/1 – 30/11/2023 – Provisional Agenda for Committee 2. SDC 10/11 – 29/11/2023 – Amendment to Regulation 25 of the 1988 Load Line Protocol Regarding the Requirement for Setting of Guard Rails on the Deck Structure. SDC 10/8/5 – 29/11/2023 – Revision of SOLAS Chapters II-1 (Part C) and V, and Related Instruments Regarding Steering and Propulsion Requirements, to Address Both Traditional and Non-traditional Propulsion and Steering Systems. SDC 10/12 – 29/11/2023 – Guidelines for Use of Fibre-reinforced Plastics (FRP) Within Ship Structures. SDC 10/1/2 – 29/11/2023 – Adoption of the Agenda. A 33/11/3 – 29/11/2023 – Consideration of the Reports and Recommendations of the Maritime Safety Committee. SDC 10/16 – 29/11/2023 – Any Other Business. SDC 10/13/1 – 29/11/2023 – Revision of the Interim Explanatory Notes for the Assessment of Passenger Ship Systems' Capabilities After a Fire or Flooding Casualty (MSC.1/CIRC.1369) and Related Circulars. MEPC 81/6/1 – 29/11/2023 – Energy Efficiency of Ships. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hulloil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne – effective 1 January 2023 List of amendments expected to enter into force this year and in the coming years Click Here A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023 and the preliminary programme for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 07 December – IMO Council 22-26 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 05-09 February – Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 18-22 February – Legal Committee (LEG) 19-23 February – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 04-08 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 08-12 April – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 22-26 April – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 15-24 May – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 04-13 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 24-28 June – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 08-12 July – IMO Council 22-26 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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