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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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 47 Friday 24th November 2023
Friday 24th November 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 47, 2023 – Friday 24th November 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has released four updates: 'MLC Food and catering recognised qualifications''Approval and acceptance of electronic record books and recording requirements under SOLAS chapter V/Reg 28' 'Radio regulations amendments and GMDSS radio equipment updates' 'The Merchant Shipping (distress signals and prevention of collisions) regulations 1996 - COLREG'. Australia – has published five updates: 'Marine Order 12 (Construction — subdivision and stability, machinery andelectrical installations) 2023' 'Marine Orders Amendment (Marine Order 12 — consequential changes) Order 2023' 'Marine Orders Amendment (Marine Order 71 — consequential changes) Order 2023' 'Marine Order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2023' 'Marine Order 507 (Load line certificates — national law) 2018'. USA – has issued two updates 'Guidance on Navigational Safety In and Around Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI)' 'By Land and Sea – Firefighting Preparation is Key!'. Liberia – has released an update entitled 'Hazards Associated with a Wheelhouse not Protected by a Fire Detection and Alarm System'. Panama – has published four updates: 'Guidelines on Early Assessment of Hull Damage and Possible Need forAbandonment of Bulk Carriers, on Board of Panamanian Flagged Vessels' 'Observance of Traffic Separation Schemes' 'Provisions for the Training and Certification of Offshore Personnel on Board Offshore Units Registered Under the Panamanian Flag' 'Manning of Survival Craft and Supervision'. Singapore – has issued an update entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention: Update on Certificate of Authorisation for Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Services (SRPS)'. New from Witherbys Out Now! eBook Out Now! Pre-order Now! Recent Class Society Guidance The American Club – has released an update entitled 'SDARI, BV and NAPA Joint Project Validates Benefits of 3D Model-based Classification Approvals'. DNV – has published an update entitled 'Preparing for the EU ETS - next steps'. China Classification Society – has issued an update entitled 'Guidelines for Fatigue Strength Assessment Based on Fracture Mechanics Methodology 2023'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released two updates: 'Customs Officers Strike in Brazil' 'The 2024 American Club Renewal, Requirements for the 2024 Policy Year'. GARD – has published two updates: 'Red Sea - situation update' 'Preventing accidents when clearing shore pipelines'. Britannia P&I – has issued an update entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention Updates'. UK P&I – has released an update entitled 'Israel-Hamas War: Ports Situation Update'. 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 two updates: 'AMSA has published new guidance on the risks associated with the carriage of battery electric vehicles' 'Towing and mooring equipment regulation effective from January 2024'. EMSA – has published an update entitled 'Alternative Fuels and Sources of Power'. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released an investigation report into the crushing of a stevedore during cargo operations in the port of Auckland, New Zealand and the burial of a stevedore during the process of loading coal onto a bulk carrier in Lyttelton Port, New Zealand. Recent IMO Circulars A 33/17(a) – 23/11/2023 – RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. CCC 9/14 – 22/11/2023 – REPORT TO THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE. ISWG-GHG 16/2 – 22/11/2023 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURE(S) IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE III OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG TERM MEASURES. Circular Letter No.4808 – 22/11/2023 – Establishment of the third round of the Sustainable Maritime Transport Training Programme to support the implementation of the IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (GHG-SMART). Circular Letter No.4810 – 22/11/2023 – Nomination of candidates: Master's Programme at the World Maritime University, Sweden, September 2024 to November 2025. MSC 108/4/1 – 22/11/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). HTW 10/3/2/Add.1 – 22/11/2023 – VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES. HTW 10/3/1/Add.1 – 22/11/2023 – VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES. HTW 10/INF.4 – 22/11/2023 – COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1978 STCW CONVENTION AND CODE. ILO/IMO JTWG-SIHE 2/4 – 22/11/2023 – CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT STCW TRAINING PROVISIONS TO ADDRESS BULLYING AND HARASSMENT IN THE MARITIME SECTOR, INCLUDING SASH, FOR ADVICE TO THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE. 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. 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly07 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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 46 Friday 17th November 2023
Friday 17th November 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 46, 2023 – Friday 17th November 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Australia – has published four updates: 'Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements —national law) 2018' 'Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency — national law) 2022' 'Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey — national law) 2018' 'Marine Order 502 (Vessel identifiers — national law) 2017'. USA – has issued an update entitled 'Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels'. Liberia – has released two updates: 'Use of Record and Log Books Onboard Ships' 'Interim Guidelines on Safe Operation of Onshore Power Supply (OPS) Service in Port for Ships Engaged on International Voyages'. Marshall Islands – has published three updates: 'Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas' 'Fire Extinguishing Requirements for Paint and Flammable Liquid Lockers' 'Flag Implementation of the Price Cap Policy for Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Russian Federation Origin'. Panama – has issued 14 updates: 'Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD)''Guidelines on Early Assessment of Hull Damage and Possible Need for Abandonment of Bulk Carriers, on Board of Panamanian Flagged Vessels' 'Control of the Fuel’s Quality Guidelines' 'Yacht Technical Policy' 'Announcement of Resolution entry in force January 1st, 2020, for Amendments to the International CODE for Fire Safety SYSTEM (FSS CODE)' 'Early Implementation of SOLAS Regulations II-2/Regulation 1 and II-2/Regulation 10' 'Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC) – Certification Process – Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC)' 'Electronic Charts and Publications in regards to the Carriage Requirements and Crew Training on board Panama Flagged vessels' 'Certificate of Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 (CLC 92)' 'Crew Boat Requirements' 'Code of Safety for Caribbean Cargo Ships (CCSS Code)' 'Ship to Ship Transfer (STS) Operations Plan' 'Other means of embarkation for remotely located survival crafts' 'Adoption of Amendment to MARPOL 73/78, Annex V'. Malta – has released an update entitled 'EU MRV Regulation'. New from Witherbys Out Now! eBook Out Now! Pre-order Now! Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released a technical news article entitled'Requirements for Building and Classing Wind Farm Support Vessels'. DNV – has published three updates: 'Mediterranean SOx ECA, and heavy fuel oil ban in the Arctic' 'How to Reduce the Risk of Propeller Shaft Bearing Damage' 'New IMO-Vega online version'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published two updates: 'American Club – 2023 US Claims and Loss Prevention Seminar Materials' 'Joint American Club and Seamen’s Church Institute Guidance – Addressing and Managing Seafarer Mental Health Challenges'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Marine Evacuation SystemExercises'. Japan P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'China-Alert to Risks in the Claims for Injury, Illness or Death of Chinese Seafarers Expatriate'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has issued an update entitled 'New Study Launched Highlighting the PositiveImpacts of Turning Down the Volume'. IIMS – has released an update entitled 'Battery Electric Vehicles Carriage Risk Guidance Published by AMSA'. EMSA – has published its 'November 2023 Newsletter'. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released an investigation report into the crushing of a stevedore during cargo operations in the port of Auckland, New Zealand and the burial of a stevedore during the process of loading coal onto a bulk carrier in Lyttelton Port, New Zealand. Recent IMO Circulars SDC 10/6 – 15/11/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE 2011 ESP CODE. A 33/23/Rev.2 – 15/11/2023 – ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL, AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLES 16 AND 17 OF THE IMO CONVENTION. SDC 10/10/4 – 14/11/2023 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS OF IMO SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENT-RELATED CONVENTIONS. Circular Letter No.4802 – 14/11/2023 – Communication from the Government of the State of Libya. Circular Letter No.4805 – 13/11/2023 – Position in the IMO Junior Professional Officer programme. A 33/13/2 – 13/11/2023 – CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE. Circular Letter No.4804 – 13/11/2023 – Communication from the United Nations Assistant High Commissioner for Protection concerning Multistakeholder Pledge: developing comprehensive responses to the protection challenges faced by refugees and migrants moving by sea. Circular Letter No.4771 – 10/11/2023 – IMO Member State Audit Scheme – Consolidated Audit Summary Report (CASR). SDC 10/INF.5 – 10/11/2023 – REVIEW OF THE 2014 GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER NOISE FROM COMMERCIAL SHIPPING TO ADDRESS ADVERSE IMPACTS ON MARINE LIFE (MEPC.1/CIRC.833) (2014 GUIDELINES) AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS. SDC 10/INF.3 – 10/11/2023 – REVIEW OF THE 2014 GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER NOISE FROM COMMERCIAL SHIPPING TO ADDRESS ADVERSE IMPACTS ON MARINE LIFE (MEPC.1/CIRC.833) (2014 GUIDELINES) AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS. 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. 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly07 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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 45 Friday 10th November 2023
Friday 10th November 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 45, 2023 – Friday 10th November 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has issued an update entitled 'Implementation Of The 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI, Regulations for The Prevention Of Air Pollution From Ships'. Panama – has published three updates: 'Validity of Colour Copies of Original Documents''Control and Administrative Fees imposed by the Republic of Panama to the Technical Documents, Statutory Certificates issued, endorsements and approvals' 'Armed Security Personnel on board Panama flagged vessels transiting High Risk Areas'. Singapore – has issued two updates: 'Enhanced Measures to Reduce Heat Stress Risks for Outdoor Workers' 'Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Oil) (Amendment) Regulations 2023'. Cyprus – has released and update entitled 'Implementation of European Union and National Legislation on Passenger Ship Safety'. New from Witherbys eBook Out Now! Pre-order Now! eBook Out Now! Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released a technical news article entitled 'Guide for Building and Classing Bottom-Founded Offshore Wind Turbines'. ClassNK – has published two updates: 'Application of Cyber Risk Management to U.S. vessels, foreign flagged vessels that call on ports in the U.S., and MODUs' 'The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (the Ship Recycling Convention)'. Indian Register of Shipping – has issued an update entitled 'Amendments (07-23) to IMSBC Code'. Lloyd's Register – has released an update entitled 'Designation of the North-Western Mediterranean Sea as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published two updates: 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Wave Application & Network Bylaws Updated to Wave BL Network Bylaws Effective as of December 1, 2023' 'The European Union (EU) Emissions Trading System (ETS): Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Requirements'. GARD – has issued two updates: 'The Hong Kong Convention – will it be a game changer?' 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading WAVE BL: Update to Wave BL Network Bylaws to version 2.0'. SKULD – has released an update entitled 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading – WAVE BL: Update'. Britannia P&I – has published an update entitled 'Operating in Areas With Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions or Conflicts'. Japan P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'China-Navigation Restricted Areas of Miaodao Archipelago in Bohai Sea'. The London P&I Club – has released an update entitled 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading – WAVE B/L: Update to Wave B/L Network Bylaws to version 2.0 dated 1st November 2023'. NorthStandard – has published a circular entitled 'Introducing NorthStandard’s New Combined Rules'. The Swedish Club – has issued a member alert entitled 'VPS Circular – Avoid Expensive, Catastrophic Engine Failures by Chemical Screening of Fuel'. UK P&I – has released a circular entitled 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading - ICE Digital Trade Management Limited'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has issued an update entitled 'ICS Publications launches first The Master’s Practical Guide to Maritime Law to aid seafarers with incidents at sea'. NTSB – has published their 'Safer Seas Digest 2022'. IIMS – has released an update entitled 'RRS Sir David Attenborough lifeboat davit failure report issued'. EMSA – has released its 'November 2023 Newsletter'. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released an investigation report into the crushing of a stevedore during cargo operations in the port of Auckland, New Zealand and the burial of a stevedore during the process of loading coal onto a bulk carrier in Lyttelton Port, New Zealand. Recent IMO Circulars GHG-EW 4/1 – 09/11/2023 – PROVISIONAL AGENDA for the Expert Workshop onthe life cycle GHG intensity of marine fuels to be held on Thursday, 14 December and Friday (morning only), 15 December 2023. PPR 11/9 – 08/11/2023 – 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. NCSR 11/6/3 – 08/11/2023 – RESPONSE TO MATTERS RELATED TO THE ITU-RSTUDY GROUPS AND ITU WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE. NCSR 11/6/2 – 08/11/2023 – RESPONSE TO MATTERS RELATED TO THE ITU-R STUDY GROUPS AND ITU WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE. A 33/INF.8 – 08/11/2023 – EXTERNAL RELATIONS. NCSR 11/6/1 – 08/11/2023 – RESPONSE TO MATTERS RELATED TO THE ITU-R STUDY GROUPS AND ITU WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE. A 33/17(b) – 08/11/2023 – RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30/3 – 08/11/2023 – PARALLEL TRACK SEARCH VS PARALLEL SWEEP SEARCH. PPR 11/INF.2 – 08/11/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI AND THE NOX TECHNICAL CODE ON THE USE OF MULTIPLE ENGINE OPERATIONAL PROFILES FOR A MARINE DIESEL ENGINE INCLUDING CLARIFYING ENGINE TEST CYCLES. III.3/Circ.10 – 08/11/2023 – CASUALTY ANALYSIS AND STATISTICS. 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. 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly07 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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 44 Friday 3rd November 2023
Friday 3rd November 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 44, 2023 – Friday 3rd November 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update UK – has published two updates: 'New Arrangements for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New Build Fishing Vessels From 30 October 2023' 'Amendments to MARPOL Annex II: Abbreviated Legend to the Revised GESAMP Hazard Evaluation Procedure'. Bahamas – has released five updates: 'Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling' 'Approval of Marine Equipment' 'Lifeboat Safety' 'Medical Stores' 'MARPOL Annex VI Record Book'. Singapore – has issued three updates: 'Guidelines for Prevention of Collision Between Merchant Vessels and Fishing Vessels in Coastal Waters of China' 'Digital Bunkering' 'Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) (Amendment) Regulations 2023'. New from Witherbys eBook Out Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Recent Class Society Guidance ClassNK – has published two updates: 'Application of Cyber Risk Management to U.S. vessels, foreign flagged vessels that call on ports in the U.S., and MODUs' 'The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (the Ship Recycling Convention)'. Korean Register – has released a technical news article entitled 'Technical Information for AFP-C(EV) Notation'. Indian Register of Shipping – has issued an update entitled 'St. Kitts & Nevis Maritime Circular – MC 125 23 Reg. Raised Security Level 3 for ships operating within the Mediterranean Sea area adjacent to Israel and Palestine'. Recent P&I Club Guidance UK P&I – has published an update entitled 'New Requirements for Prevention of Bedbug Infestation in Morocco'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA – has issued an update entitled 'Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents report published'. IMO – has published an article on '50 Years of Marine Environment Protection'. ReCAAP – has released its 'Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Weekly Report'. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released an investigation report into the crushing of a stevedore during cargo operations in the port of Auckland, New Zealand and the burial of a stevedore during the process of loading coal onto a bulk carrier in Lyttelton Port, New Zealand. Recent IMO Circulars C 130/13(b) – 02/11/2023 – GLOBAL MARITIME TRAINING INSTITUTIONS. PSCWS 8/3/4 – 01/11/2023 – HARMONIZATION OF PORT STATE CONTROL PROCEDURES. III 9/19/Add.1 – 01/11/2023 – REPORT TO THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE. ESPH 29/J/3 – 01/11/2023 – LIST OF PRODUCTS NOT YET REASSESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PPR.1/CIRC.10 SORTED BY REPORTING COUNTRY. PSCWS 8/3/10 – 31/10/2023 – HARMONIZATION OF PORT STATE CONTROL PROCEDURES. PSCWS 8/3/11 – 31/10/2023 – HARMONIZATION OF PORT STATE CONTROL PROCEDURES. PSCWS 8/4 – 31/10/2023 – INFORMATION ON PSC ACTIVITIES. PSCWS 8/3/9 – 31/10/2023 – HARMONIZATION OF PORT STATE CONTROL PROCEDURES. PPR 11/16/1 – 31/10/2023 – ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR FOR 2025. PSCWS 8/3/8 – 31/10/2023 – HARMONIZATION OF PORT STATE CONTROL PROCEDURES. 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 a programme of meetings for 2023 and the preliminary programme for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 23-24 November – IMO Council 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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 43 Friday 27th October 2023
Friday 27th October 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 43, 2023 – Friday 27th October 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has published two updates: 'Guideline for the Prevention of Collision Between Merchant Vessels and Fishing Vessels in Coastal Waters of China' 'Advisory for Liberian Flagged Vessels Transiting Waters From the Indian Ocean to North Asia to North Australia'. Marshall Islands – has published an update entitled 'Laser Pointers and COLREG Light Signals'. Panama – has issued 15 updates: 'MARPOL 73/78 Annex II and IBC/BCH Code relative matters''Provisions for Conditions of Cadets on Board Panamanian Flag Vessels' 'On-board Complaints Procedure - Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as Amended (MLC, 2006, as Amended)' 'Provisions on the Medical Certificate' 'Panama Policy on MODU Code and Offshore Drilling Units' 'Protective Coatings of Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks in all Types of Ships and Double-side Skin Spaces of Bulk Carriers (PSPC)' 'Responsibilities of Companies under Regulation I/14 of the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended' 'Annual Safety Inspection Program' 'Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC)' 'Manning of Survival Craft and Supervision' 'Automatic Identification System (AIS)' 'Ships that Assist North Korea will be Captured and Processed' 'Mandatory Implementation of the Amendments to the IMSBC Code' 'Dispensation for Ship´s Cook - Regulation 3.2, Standard A3.2, paragraph 6 of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006, as amended)' 'Food and catering - Regulation 3.2, Standard A3.2 of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006, as amended)'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now ! Pre-order Now ! Pre-order Now ! Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has issued an update entitled 'Requirements for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers'. Bureau Veritas – has published an update entitled 'Rules for the classification of fish farms'. DNV – has released a technical news article entitled 'Towing and Mooring Equipment Update January 2024 – Preparation for SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-8'. Indian Register of Shipping – has issued three updates: 'Marshall Islands Ship Security Advisory No. 07-23 Reg. Geopolitical conflict inIsrael' 'Liberia - Pre-Arrival Deficiency Checklist for Vessels arriving to Australia, China, Europe and USA' 'Panama MMN -08/2023 Reg ISRAELI - HAMAS Conflict'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published an update entitled 'United States Temporarily Authorizes Transactions Involving Oil, Gas and Gold in Venezuela'. Gard – has issued two updates: 'Amazon River: Drought and Reduced Navigability' 'New CII Clause – Advice to Owners and Charterers'. SKULD – has released two updates: 'Safe Port / Berth Warranties in Sales Contracts - Pitfalls to Avoid' 'INSIGHT: Venezuela Sanctions'. Britannia – has published two updates: 'Wind-Assisted Propulsion' 'Heat Damage to Agricultural Cargoes On Board'. Japan P&I – has issued two updates: 'Brazil-Ballast Water Management' 'China-An Update on the Distribution on Major Fishery Farms along the Coast of China'. NorthStandard – has published an update entitled 'Phishing Emails Awareness andGuidance'. Swedish Club – has released two updates: 'Latest on the port situation in Israel' 'The situation in Israel is expected to be dynamic'. West – has issued two updates: 'Russian Sanctions - Vessel Designations & OFAC Guidance Issued' 'Partial Suspension of US Venezuela Sanctions'. UK P&I – has published an update entitled 'Marine Biofuels'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News UK MAIB – has released a list of its current investigations. IIMS – has published an article on 'The issues around the transport of microplastic pellets'. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released an investigation report into the crushing of a stevedore during cargo operations in the port of Auckland, New Zealand and the burial of a stevedore during the process of loading coal onto a bulk carrier in Lyttelton Port, New Zealand. Recent IMO Circulars C 130/5 – 25/10/2023 – RESULTS-BASED BUDGET FOR 2024-2025. IMO/ITU EG 19/7 – 25/10/2023 – REPORT TO THE NCSR SUB-COMMITTEE AND ITU. A 33/17(c) – 25/10/2023 – RESULTS-BASED BUDGET FOR 2024-2025. Circular Letter No.4793 – 25/10/2023 – Vacancy announcement: V.N 23-14. A 33/23/2 – 24/10/2023 – ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL, AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLES 16 AND 17 OF THE IMO CONVENTION. C 130/7(b) – 24/10/2023 – IMO MEMBER STATE AUDIT SCHEME. C 130/5/1 – 24/10/2023 – RESULTS-BASED BUDGET FOR 2024-2025. TC 73/WP.1/Rev.1 – 24/10/2023 – DRAFT REPORT OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE ON ITS SEVENTY-THIRD SESSION. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.19 – 24/10/2023 – CAPE TOWN AGREEMENT OF 2012 ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TORREMOLINOS PROTOCOL OF 1993 RELATING TO THE TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS, 1977. MEPC 81/4 – 24/10/2023 – 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 a programme of meetings for 2023 and the preliminary programme for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly07 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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 42 Friday 20th October 2023
20th October 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 42, 2023 – Friday 20th October 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Update Liberia – has published four updates: 'Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances' 'Dispensation for Master or Chief Engineer in Circumstances of Force Majeure' 'Amendments to the Minimum Safe Manning Certificate' 'Security Situation in Israel Ports and Territorial Waters'. Panama – has issued nine updates: 'Israeli-Hamas Conflict' 'Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Ships Carrying Oil or Oil Fuel' 'Lifeboat On-Load Release and Retrieval Systems' 'Mobile Offshore Drilling Units and Mobile Offshore Units – High Speed Craft' 'Hazard Working Conditions' 'List of Accepted Companies with Type Approval Certificate of Ballast Water Management System' 'Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Management Plan' 'International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001' 'Compliance with Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems'. Singapore – has released two port marine notices: 'Installation of Jetty and Floating Pontoons at Coney Island' 'Issuance of a Proof of Sustainability with the Bunker Delivery Note for Bio-Fuel Deliveries to Ships Engaged in International Shipping in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong – has publishing a merchant shipping information note entitled 'United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2023'. New from Witherbys Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has released a technical news article entitled 'Oily water separator - Further clarifications on requirements for sampling points'. Lloyd's Register – has issued two updates: 'New SOLAS Chapter XV – Safety Measures for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel' Zero Carbon Fuel Monitor - October 2023 update'. Class NK – has published a 'Summary of the Outcomes of MEPC 80'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published four updates: 'Loss Prevention Initiative: National Protect Your Hearing Month' 'Russian Federation Restrictions on Ukrainians Entering Russian Federation Territories' 'Good Catch Update: Knowing the Barge Condition Before Starting the Tow' 'Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) Program: Fraudulent PEME Certificates' . GARD – has issued four updates: 'Preventing collisions with fishing vessels in China' 'Ships with Ukrainian crew at Russian ports risk disruption' 'Israel-Gaza conflict: contractual implications' 'Increase in stern tube damages - a concerning new trend?'. Britannia – has published the October edition of 'Risk Watch'. Japan P&I – has issued an update entitled 'China-China MSA published a list of high collision risk areas along Chinese coast'. NorthStandard – has published an update entitled 'Phishing Emails Awareness and Guidance' . Swedish Club – has released two updates: 'Latest on the port situation in Israel' 'The situation in Israel is expected to be dynamic'. West – has issued two updates: 'Israel: Port Status Update' 'Green Gas Stations in the Gulf - Waypoints 05' . UK P&I – has published an update entitled 'Israel: Hamas War - Port Situation Update' . Other Regulations and Guidance in the News UK MAIB – has released a list of its current investigations. IIMS – has published an article on 'The issues around the transport of microplastic pellets' . Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the fatal fall of a stevedore during cargo operations in the port of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Canada – The Transport Safety Board of Canada has released a safety investigation report into the loss of steerage and subsequent grounding of the RoRo ferry 'Confederation'. The incident took place in Caribou, Nova Scotia. No injuries were reported. Recent IMO Circulars A 33/8(c) – 19/10/2023 – STRATEGY, PLANNING AND REFORM. EGDH 9/13/5 Rev.1 – 18/10/2023 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. EGDH 9/13/4 Rev.1 – 18/10/2023 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. Circular Letter No. 4774 – 17/10/2023 – Ad-hoc Expert Workshop on the life cycle GHG intensity of marine fuels (14 and 15 December 2023) – invitation to nominate experts. MEPC.1/Circ.907 – 17/10/2023 – GUIDELINES FOR UNDERWATER RADIATED NOISE REDUCTION IN INUIT NUNAAT AND THE ARCTIC. CCC 9/INF.1 – 16/10/2023 – LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. MEPC 81/3/2 – 16/10/2023 – CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. MEPC 81/3/3 – 16/10/2023 – CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. MEPC 81/3/1 – 19/10/2023 – CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. LP-CG 15/INF.1 – 19/10/2023 – LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. 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 a programme of meetings for 2023 and the preliminary programme for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 41 Friday 13th October 2023
Friday 13th October 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 41, 2023 – Friday 13th October 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA – has published two updates: 'Guidance on USCG's Roles and Responsibilities for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI) on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)' 'Release of New Coastal Zone Area Contingency Plan Architecture'. Marshall Islands – has issued three updates: 'International Safety Management (ISM) Code' 'Reference List to Aid in International Safety Management Code Compliance' 'Lithium-Ion Batteries: Fire Hazards and Emergency Preparedness'. Singapore – has released a new shipping circular entitled 'Resolutions Adopted by the 79th and 80th Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 79 and MEPC 80) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'. New from Witherbys Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has issued an alert entitled 'NR387 Rules for the Classification of Fish Farms'. DNV – has released an alert entitled 'IMO CCC 9: Work on Interim Guidelines for Ammonia and Hydrogen as Fuel'. Indian Register of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'Ratification of IMO’s 2009 Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC)'. Lloyd's Register – has released a news alert entitled 'Safety Notice issued for CO2 system cylinders manufactured by NK Co. LTD'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has published an alert entitled 'Israel-Gaza conflict: Impact on shipping'. Japan P&I – has issued an update entitled 'Measures to Assure Safe Navigation During the Peak Season of Drift-net Fishing in the Seto Inland Sea (Revised)'. NorthStandard – has released an update entitled 'Russia - Ukraine War: Impact on Shipping'. The Swedish Club – has issued an update entitled 'China's Maritime Safety Administration identifies 38 high-risk collision areas along coastline'. UK P&I – has published an update entitled 'Israel: Hamas War - Port Situation Update'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICC – has released an update entitled 'IMB calls for regional efforts to safeguard shipping and trade as maritime incidents rise'. IIMS – has released two updates: 'Cargo fumigation: An overview for the maritime sector' 'Engine Retrofit Report 2023 finds lack of yard capacity could compromise retrofit ambitions'. Recent Accident Reports Japan – The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has released an investigation report into the grounding of the Cargo Ship 'WAKASHIO'. While sailing to the Port of Tubarão in the Federative Republic of Brazil she ran aground on shallows off the southeast coast of the island of Mauritius, Republic of Mauritius. Although there were no fatalities or injuries to the crew, the vessel’s hull buckled and sustained other damage and, subsequently, fuel oil spilled from a rupture caused by the occurrence and spreading of cracks that resulted from the buckling, contaminating the southeastern coast of the island. Recent IMO Circulars C 130/18 – 12/10/2023 – APPOINTMENT OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR. PPR 11/16 – 12/10/2023 – ELECTION OF THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR FOR 2025. E&T 39/J/1 – 10/10/2023 – PROVISIONAL LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. SDC 10/2 – 10/10/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. Circular Letter No.4780 – 10/10/2023 – 2024 IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. IMO/ITU EG 19/J/1 – 10/10/2023 – PROVISIONAL LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. JWGMSA 7/J/2 – 10/10/2023 – PROVISIONAL LIST OF DOCUMENTS. JWGMSA 7/J/3 – 10/10/2023 – PRESENTATION DURING JWGMSA 7. LC 45/J/1 – 10/10/2023 – PROVISIONAL LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. Circular Letter No.4784 – 10/10/2023 – Communication from the Government of the State of Kuwait. 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 a programme of meetings for 2023 and the preliminary programme for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 40 Friday 6th October 2023
Friday 6th October 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 40, 2023 – Friday 6th October 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued two new or amended marine guidance notes: 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 – Procedure for Seeking Exemptions' 'Construction and Outfit Standards for Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall' USA – has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Properly Providing Fuel Type(s) on Notice of Arrival (NOA)'. Liberia – has released three updates: a marine advisory entitled 'Reporting of Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Data and Annual Operational Carbon Intensity (CII)' a marine operations note entitled 'Amendments to SOLAS CHAPTER IV: Radiocommunications' a marine security advisory entitled 'Usage of Thuraya, Iridium and other such Satellite Communication Equipment in Indian Waters'. Marshall Islands – has issued a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Laser Pointers and COLREG Light Signals'. Panama – has updated five circulars: 'Armed Security Personnel on board Panama flagged vessels transiting High Risk Areas' 'Use of the Merchant Marine Circulars and Merchant Marine Notices' 'Application of Annex 14 of the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code)' 'Maritime Affairs & Casualty Investigations of Panama flagged vessels' 'Night Time Lookout'. Isle of Man – has released a new technical advisory notice entitled 'Shipboard Lifting Appliances'. Singapore – has issued a new shipping circular entitled 'Online Application for Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) Number and Ship Station Licence'. Cyprus – has published a new circular entitled 'Alternate email addresses for communication with the Shipping Deputy Ministry during the period 6th – 9th of October, 2023'. New from Witherbys Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping – has published three new technical circulars: 'RMI Marine Safety advisory on Failed Bursting Discs in Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire-Extinguishing Systems' 'Amendments to SOLAS Chapter IV (Radiocommunications)' 'Ability to Override Engine or Shaft Power Limiting Devices'. Lloyd's Register – has released a news alert entitled 'IMO meetings and future legislation'. Class NK – has issued a new technical alert entitled 'Adoption of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued two new documents: a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Animation - The Life We Save: Engine Rooms and Fires Part 2' a circular entitled 'Updated Suite of IG-recommended Letter of Indemnity Wordings'. GARD – has published two alerts: 'Maintain vigilance at Peru’s Callao Anchorage' 'Persistent threats to merchant vessels in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Persian Gulf and its approaches'. UK P&I – has published two updates: 'Crew Health Advice: Life-Saving Actions for Minor Injuries' 'Electronic Trade Documents Act - What Does This Mean for E-Bills?'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released the September 2023 issue of their Newsletter. MAIB – has released their second Safety Digest for 2023, detailing accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors. Recent Accident Reports USA – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report into the crane fire on board the spud barge 'Kokosing V'. When dredging the James River near Newport News, Virginia, USA, the dredging crane on board the barge caught fire. The four crew members on board fought the fire unsuccessfully and were forced to abandon ship. Crews from responding fireboats extinguished the fire later that evening. There were no injuries. Recent IMO Circulars CCC 9/WP.5 – 28/09/2023 – REVISION OF RESOLUTION A.1050(27) TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL ENTERING ENCLOSED SPACES ON BOARD SHIPS. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30-WP.27 – 28/09/2023 – SAR COMMUNICATIONS. JWGMSA 7/4 – 28/09/2023 – IDENTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE DIRECTIONS FOR EVOLUTION OF THE SCHEME INTO THE SECOND AUDIT CYCLE USING THE CONTINUOUS MONITORING APPROACH, INCLUDING RELATED RESOURCE IMPLICATION. VP.BaselConvImplementation – 27/09/2023 – The Basel Convention Implementation and Compliance Committee (BC ICC) and the Rotterdam Convention Compliance Committee (RC CC) – A snapshot. CCC 9/WP.6 – 27/09/2023 – REVISION OF THE INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CARRIAGE OF LIQUEFIED HYDROGEN IN BULK. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30-WP.30 – 27/09/2023 – CONVENTIONS, PLANS, MANUALS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AFFECTING SAR. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30-WP.28 – 27/09/2023 – SAR PERSONNEL STAFFING AND TRAINING. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30-WP.31 – 27/09/2023 – CONVENTIONS, PLANS, MANUALS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AFFECTING SAR. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30-WP.19 – 27/09/2023 – DECISIONS OF ICAO AND IMO BODIES RELATED TO THE JOINT WORKING GROUP WORK. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30-WP.20 – 27/09/2023 – SAR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION, ORGANIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION METHODS. 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 a programme of meetings for 2023 and the preliminary programme for 2024. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 39 Friday 29th September 2023
Friday 29th September 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 39, 2023 – Friday 29th September 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued two updates: 'MGN 635 (M): Inspections of Ro-Ro passenger ships and high-speed passenger craft' 'MGN 664 (M+F) Amendment 1: Certification process for vessels using innovative technology'. Liberia – has released two updates: 'SAF-009 - Implementation, Survey And Certification Under The International Code For Ships Operating In Polar Waters (Polar Code)' 'Ability To Override Engine Or Shaft Power Limiting Devices'. Panama – has published an update entitled 'Measures to Prevent the Inflow of Possible Radioactive Ballast Water Into Korean and Chinese Waters'. Singapore – has issued an update entitled 'digitalPORT@SGTM - Implementation of Just in Time Planning and Cooridination Platform for Port of Singapore'. Cyprus – has published three updates: 'Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1667 of 8 August 2023 layingdown rules for the application of Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards for marine equipment and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1157 (“Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1667”)' 'The Merchant Shipping (Implementation of European Union Decisions and Regulations on Certain Matters of Maritime Transport) Law (Law 81(I)/2023) and relevant Order of 2023 (P.I. 274/2023)' 'Obligation to appoint a Passenger Registrar in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Persons Sailing on Board Passenger Ships) Laws of 2002 and 2020 (Law 57(I)/2002 as amended)'. New from Witherbys Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Caribbean MOU on Fire Safety Systems and Pilot Ladders beginning 1 September 2023 and ending on 30 November 2023'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has published an update entitled 'Are you snap-safe?'. Britannia P&I Club – has released an update entitled 'Heat Damage to Agricultural Cargoes on Board'. Japan P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Ghana-MARPOL violation fines'. West – has published an update entitled 'Essential Gas Detectors for Safe Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Transport: TC & PT Sensors Required'. UK P&I – has published five updates: 'Crew Health Advice: Positive Self-Esteem''New South Korea Ballast Water Regulations' 'UK Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 comes into force' 'IMO Regulatory Update 2023/2024' 'A Roadmap for Ship Decarbonisation'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released five updates: 'Cruise Ship Captain Sent to Prison for Deadly Collision With Tour Boat''ICOMIA launches essential new Paint Colour Guide: Yacht Coating Technical Guidelines' 'Guidance on How to Comply With PSC Focus on Firefighting and Clean Machinery Spaces' 'Addressing the Growing Threat of Cargo Losses at Sea: Fresh Guidelines' 'UK Shipbuilding Skills Taskforce Report Published'. EMSA – has published two updates: 'Potential of Ammonia as Fuel in Shipping [updated]' 'Update on Potential of Biofuels for Shipping [updated]'. Recent Accident Reports USA – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report into the crane fire on board the spud barge 'Kokosing V'. When dredging the James River near Newport News, Virginia, USA, the dredging crane on board the barge caught fire. The four crew members on board fought the fire unsuccessfully and were forced to abandon ship. Crews from responding fireboats extinguished the fire later that evening. There were no injuries. Recent IMO Circulars CCC 9/WP.5 – 28/09/2023 – REVISION OF RESOLUTION A.1050(27) TO ENSURETHE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL ENTERING ENCLOSED SPACES ON BOARD SHIPS. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30-WP.27 – 28/09/2023 – SAR COMMUNICATIONS. JWGMSA 7/4 – 28/09/2023 – IDENTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE DIRECTIONS FOR EVOLUTION OF THE SCHEME INTO THE SECOND AUDIT CYCLE USING THE CONTINUOUS MONITORING APPROACH, INCLUDING RELATED RESOURCE IMPLICATION. VP.BaselConvImplementation – 27/09/2023 – The Basel Convention Implementation and Compliance Committee (BC ICC) and the Rotterdam Convention Compliance Committee (RC CC) – A snapshot. CCC 9/WP.6 – 27/09/2023 – REVISION OF THE INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CARRIAGE OF LIQUEFIED HYDROGEN IN BULK. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30-WP.30 – 27/09/2023 – CONVENTIONS, PLANS, MANUALS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AFFECTING SAR. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30-WP.28 – 27/09/2023 – SAR PERSONNEL STAFFING AND TRAINING. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30-WP.31 – 27/09/2023 – CONVENTIONS, PLANS, MANUALS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AFFECTING SAR. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30-WP.19 – 27/09/2023 – DECISIONS OF ICAO AND IMO BODIES RELATED TO THE JOINT WORKING GROUP WORK. ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR/30-WP.20 – 27/09/2023 – SAR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION, ORGANIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION METHODS. 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. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996)16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 38 Friday 22nd September 2023
Friday 22nd September
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 38, 2023 – Friday 22nd September 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued two updates 'MGN 673 (M+F): Radio communications: non-SOLAS vessels' 'MIN 664 (M) Amendment 2: Safety climate tool (SCT) for the maritime industry'. Liberia – has released an update entitled 'Guidance on Machinery Space Deficiencies'. Marshall Islands – has released an update entitled 'Failed Bursting Discs in Carbon Dioxide Fire-extinguishing Systems'. Panama – has published an update entitled 'Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code).' Isle of Man – has published an update entitled 'Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.' Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society – has published an update entitled 'Guidelines for Polar Fishing Vessels 2023'. DNV – has published an update entitled 'Updated Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1667 amending the MED in force from 10 October 2023'. Indian Register of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'New IMO Requirements Coming Into Force Until 2024'. Recent P&I Club Guidance International Group of P&I Clubs – has published an update entitled 'Electronic bills of lading'. GARD – has published an update entitled 'Shifting winds in offshore energy'. SKULD – has released an update entitled 'The UK Electronic Trading Act comes into force today'. Britannia P&I Club – has released an update entitled 'China: Suggested Measures to Prevent Off-Spec Claims of MEG Cargo'. Japan P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'South Korea-Requirements on Ballast water management in reaction to release of treated water from Fukushima'. North Standard – has released two updates: 'Russia - Ukraine War: Impact on shipping' 'Status of Libyan Ports - *Update*'. The Swedish Club – has published an update entitled 'MSS Case September: Loss of anchor in bad weather' Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released two updates: 'Safety Warning Issued by MAIB After Serious Injury During a Rigid Inflatable Boat Ride' 'Chubb Launches Lloyd’s Consortium to Address Lithium Battery Risk'. EMSA – has published a press release entitled 'New interactive reporting module now available in STCW-IS'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Recent Accident Reports Germany – The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has released an Investigation Report into the fire on board the fishing vessel 'Freyja’, while en route to the port of Bum, Germany. After deciding to suspend fishing for several hours the crew noticed an acrid smell and smoke coming from an open door at the wheelhouse and discovered a fire in the engine compartment.. No persons were severely injured but the fire caused a small oil slick. Recent IMO Circulars A 33/26 – 20/09/2023 – APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL. ESPH 29/6 – 20/09/2023 – REVIEW OF PRODUCTS IN LISTS 2, 3 AND 4 OF THE MEPC.2 CIRCULAR. MSC/ISWG/MASS 2/3/6 – 20/09/2023 – CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE DRAFT MASS CODE MSC 107/20/Add.1 – 20/09/2023 – REPORT OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE ON ITS 107TH SESSION. SSE 10/12/1 – 19/09/2023 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS OF IMO SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT-RELATED CONVENTIONS. A 33/5(a) – 19/09/2023 – ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEES OF THE ASSEMBLY. TC 73/6/5 – 19/09/2023 – THE CAPACITY-BUILDING DECADE 2021-2030 STRATEGY. ESPH 29/3/27 – 19/09/2023 – EVALUATION OF PRODUCTS. ESPH 29/3/23 – 19/09/2023 – EVALUATION OF PRODUCTS. ESPH 29/3/24 – 19/09/2023 – EVALUATION OF PRODUCTS. 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 a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 37 Friday 15th September 2023
Friday 15th September 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 37, 2023 – Friday 15th September 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia – has issued an update entitled 'Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)'. Marshall Islands – has released two updates: 'Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels' 'Issuance and Use of Statutory Certificates'. Panama – has published four updates: 'Guidance for the implementation and certification of the ISPS Code''Panama Oil Record Book and Emissions (Amendments and Guidelines)' 'International Safety Management (ISM) Code Panama Policy' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006, as amended)'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'South Korea on Ballast Water Management requirements in reaction to release of treated wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant'. Class NK – has released two updates: 'Handling of IMO Interim Guidance on the Use of Biofuels under IMO-DCS and CII regulation' 'Caribbean MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety Systems and Pilot Ladder Transfer Systems'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published an update entitled 'United States Imposes Sanctions on Jet Fuel Transport to Burma'. GARD – has published three updates: 'First lines ashore! Do we understand the risk?' 'IG Proforma Letters of Indemnity Review' 'US imposes sanctions on jet fuel transport to Burma'. SKULD – has released an update entitled 'Updated suite of IG-recommended Letter of Indemnity wordings'. Britannia P&I Club – has released two updates: 'Safe Carriage of Flexitanks in Containers Guidance' 'Safe Carriage of Liquefied Natural Gas Fuelled Vehicles'. Japan P&I Club – has published four updates: 'Updated Suite of IG-recommended Letter of Indemnity wordings''China-China MSA issued the announcement on carrying out special safety supervision over ships entering Zhejiang waters' 'China-High risk water areas which are frequent locations of collision incidents between vessels and fishing boats in Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea' 'China-Properly Fly the Port State Flag to Avoid Administrative Penalties'. The London P&I Club – has released two updates: 'Updated Suite of IG-approved Letter of Indemnity wordings' 'US imposes sanctions on jet fuel transport to Burma/Myanmar'. UK P&I – has published an update entitled 'Crew Health Advice: CBD' Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has published a press release entitled 'UAE MOEI and the International Chamber of Shipping unveil plans for COP28'. IIMS – has released an update entitled 'Lack of hull inspection and maintenance led to sinking is report finding'. EMSA – has published a press release entitled 'Interim Guidance on Maritime Security for Member States’ Competent Authorities Version'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! eBook Out Now! Recent Accident Reports UK – The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released an Investigation Report into a collision between the general cargo ship ‘Scot Carrier’ and the split hopper barge ‘Karin H’, which resulted in the capsize of the barge and two fatalities in the Bornholmsgat traffic separation scheme, Sweden. Recent IMO Circulars ESPH 29/2 – 13/09/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER BODIES. ESPH 29/3/5 – 13/09/2023 – EVALUATION OF PRODUCTS. LC.4/Circ.39 – 13/09/2023 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972. LLMC.3/Circ.63 – 13/09/2023 – RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND PARTNERSHIPS. MSC.1/CIRC.1557/REV.1 – 13/09/2023 – REVISED HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION (APPLICATION OF SOLAS REGULATION II-1/45.11). HNS.2/Circ.11 – 13/09/2023 – 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. OPRC.3/Circ.36/Corr.1 – 13/09/2023 – PROTOCOL ON PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION TO POLLUTION INCIDENTS BY HAZARDOUS AND NOXIOUS SUBSTANCES, 2000. E&T 39/2 – 12/09/2023 – FINALIZATION OF DRAFT EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS TO THE AMENDMENTS TO THE IMDG CODE (AMENDMENT 41-22). TC 73/4(c) – 12/09/2023 – RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND PARTNERSHIPS. E&T 39/2/1 – 12/09/2023 – FINALIZATION OF DRAFT EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS TO THE AMENDMENTS TO THE IMDG CODE (AMENDMENT 41-22). 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. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996)16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 36 Friday 8th September 2023
Friday 8th September 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 36, 2023 – Friday 8th September 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia – has released an update entitled 'Lifeboat and Emergency Drills'. Marshall Islands – has released two updates: 'Medical Care Aboard Ship and Ashore' 'South Korea: Requirements for Discharging Ballast Water'. Recent Class Society Guidance Lloyd’s Register – has published an update entitled 'Rescue Boat Launching Appliances Not Fitted With Stored Mechanical Power'. Class NK – has released an update entitled 'Type Approval by the Japanese Government for the Exhaust Gas Monitoring Systems and Discharge Water Monitoring Systems of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Installed on Japanese-flagged Ships (Revision)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has published an update entitled 'The Importance of Sampling Liquid Cargoes'. Britannia P&I Club – has released an update entitled 'SOLAS Amendments'. Japan P&I Club – has published two updates: 'China-Suggested Measures in Preventing Off-spec Claims of MEG cargo due to excessive aldehyde content' 'Egypt-Draft Survey and Shortage Claims'. The Swedish Club – has released two updates: 'China: Shandong Maritime Safety Administration identifies high-risk collisionzones as fishing ban lifts in Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea, urges vessels to exercise caution' 'Guidance on Drug Smuggling: Insights from our Colombia Correspondent'. West – has published an update entitled 'West Part of International Effort to Avoid Pollution Risk in the Red Sea'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released three updates: 'NTSB renews call for US Coast Guard to require an SMS policy for passengervessels' 'Ammonia Powered Vessels Could Be Economical as Early as 2026 Concludes New Report' 'NCB Launches Second Container Inspection Initiative to Battle the Dangers of mis-declared Cargo'. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Recent Accident Reports Denmark – The Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board (DMAIB) has released an investigation report into a fire on board the RoRo passenger ship ‘Stena Scandica’ while on route from Nynäshamn, Sweden, to Ventspils, Latvia. The fire broke out in a truck on the vehicle deck and was quickly extinguished. However, the fire caused damage to the ship's electrical cabling, resulting in a failure of the power supply system and a complete blackout. Ireland – The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has released an investigation report into an incident involving the cargo ship 'Arklow Raider'. While on a laden passage up the Bristol Channel, United Kingdom, the Pilot commenced a planned turn to port. Despite the Pilot applying starboard helm to counter the anticipated currents and counter currents, the ship rapidly sheered to port, leaving the channel, before grounding heavily by the bow on a mud and rock bottom. No persons were injured and no pollution occurred. Recent IMO Circulars TC 73/4(b)/2 – 06/09/2023 – RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND PARTNERSHIPS. TC 73/4(b)/4 – 06/09/2023 – RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND PARTNERSHIPS. PROG/131 – 06/09/2023 – PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS FOR 2023. TC 73/4(b)/3 – 06/09/2023 – RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND PARTNERSHIPS. TC 73/7/3 – 06/09/2023 – REGIONAL PRESENCE AND COORDINATION. CCC 9/5/15 – 06/09/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. MSC 107/20/Add.1 – 05/09/2023 – REPORT OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE ON ITS 107TH SESSION. MEPC 80/17 – 05/09/2023 – REPORT OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE ON ITS EIGHTIETH SESSION. TC 73/15/1 – 05/09/2023 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. TC 73/15 – 05/09/2023 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. 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. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996)16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 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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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 35 Friday 1st September 2023
Friday 1st September 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 35, 2023 – Friday 1st September 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA – has published an update entitled 'Marine Employer Required Drug Testing and 46 CFR Part 16 Drug Testing'. Liberia – has released three updates: 'Procedures for Entering Enclosed Spaces and Enclosed Space Entry and RescueDrills' 'Lifeboat and Emergency Drills' 'Implementation, Survey and Certification under the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention).' Marshall Islands – has released two updates: 'MARPOL Wastes in European Union Ports: Calculation of Sufficient Dedicated Storage Capacity' 'Requirements for Private Yachts Limited Charter'. Panama – has published an update entitled 'Ballast Water Management Convention 2004, Panama Policy'. Singapore – has released an update entitled 'Resolutions Adopted by the 107th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization'. Hong Kong – has released an update entitled 'A fatal accident happened on board during a vessel shifting operation'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping – has published two updates: 'Belize Flag on Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Tokyo and the Paris MoU on Fire Safety beginning from 1st September 2023 and ending on 30th November 2023' 'IMO Circular, MSC.1/Circ. 1460/ Rev.4 Reg. Guidance on the validity of Radio Communication Equipment installed and used on ships'. Lloyd’s Register – has published an update entitled 'Fire Safety Concentrated Inspection Campaign starts in September 2023 - Paris and Tokyo Memoranda of Understanding'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released two member alerts: 'Gabon: Ports are Closed Due to Political Unrest' 'Republic of Korea: Requirements for Vessels Having Taken Up Ballast Water in the Coastal Waters of Eastern Japan'. GARD – has published an update entitled 'Additional mooring ropes – who pays?'. Japan P&I Club– has released an update entitled 'China-Revised Regulation on International Maritime Transport'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News UK MAIB – has published a liferaft safety bulletin. New from Witherbys Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Pre-order Now! Recent Accident Reports UK – The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released an accident investigation report into the engine room fire on board the LPG carrier 'Moritz Schulte', which resulted in the death of the third engineer. While discharging a cargo of ethylene, a fire broke out in the engine room. The fuel system had not been effectively isolated and during operations both the third engineer and an adjacent auxiliary engine’s hot exhaust were sprayed with fuel under pressure. The fuel spray penetrated the exhaust insulation and ignited. The accident took place in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium. Ireland – The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has released an investigation report into an incident involving the fishing vessel 'Bikain'. While alongside in Dingle Harbour, Country Kerry, Ireland, the vessel's controllable pitch propellers went to the full astern position. The crew on board tried to stop the main engine with the emergency stop button on the wheelhouse console, but this failed. The mooring ropes holding the vessel parted and the vessel went quickly astern and made heavy contact with the southern boat marina pontoon causing extensive damage to the pontoon and to several boats that were secured there at the time. The Netherlands – The Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into the collision between the 'Amadeus Aquamarijn' and the 'Z60 Blue Angel' in the North Sea traffic separation scheme, above the Wadden Islands. Over a period of a few minutes, the 'Z60 Blue Angel' hit the 'Amadeus Aquamarijn' from behind several times. As a result of the collision, the 'Amadeus Aquamarijn' suffered serious damage, with seawater entering the ship through a large hole in the hull at the waterline. Recent IMO Circulars CCC 9/5/2 – 29/08/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE ANDSUPPLEMENTS. CCC 9/5/3 – 29/08/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. CCC 9/3/9 – 29/08/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IGF CODE AND DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES. SDC 10/10/1 – 29/08/2023 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS OF IMO SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENT-RELATED CONVENTIONS. SDC 10/9 – 29/08/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION/SURVEY OF MEANS OF EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION (MSC.1/CIRC.1331) CONCERNING THE RIGGING OF SAFETY NETTING ON ACCOMMODATION LADDERS AND GANGWAYS. Circular Letter No.4766 – 25/08/2023 – Establishment of the Steering Committee on the comprehensive impact assessment of the basket of candidate mid-term measures. TC 73/6/1 – 25/08/2023 – THE CAPACITY-BUILDING DECADE 2021-2030 STRATEGY. CCC 9/INF.11 – 25/08/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. CCC 9/INF.12 – 25/08/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. CCC 9/2/1 – 25/08/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. 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. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996)16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 25th August 2023
Friday 25th August 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 34, 2023 – Friday 25th August 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia – has issued two updates: 'Implementation of the 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI, Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships' 'Issuance of International Certificates on Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)'. Hong Kong – has released two merchant shipping information notes: 'Amendments to the 2014 Standard specification for shipboard incinerators (resolution MEPC.244(66))' '2022 Guidelines for the Implementation of EEDI Requirements'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping – has issued a technical circular entitled 'Amendments to SOLAS II-1, Reg.3-8 regarding New Requirements and Related Guidelines on Towing and Mooring Equipment'. ClassNK – has published an update entitled 'New Requirements for Towing and Mooring Equipment due to the Amendments to SOLAS II-1 Reg.3-8'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has published an update entitled 'Hot spots for accidents – the risks and locations to be aware of'. Britannia P&I – has released two updates: 'Notice on Further Strengthening the Safety Self-Inspection of Ships' 'BSafe Incident Case Study 20: Mooring Incident Leads to Fatality'. ShipOwner's Club – has issued an update entitled 'Liens'. UK P&I – has published two updates: 'Ammonia as a Ship's Fuel' 'Circular 09/23: Electronic (Paperless) Trading' Other Regulations and Guidance in the News UK MAIB – has published a liferaft safety bulletin. New from Witherbys Out Now! Includes 'Passage Planning Notes' free companion guide available for download Pre-order Now! Out Now! Recent Accident Reports UK – The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released an accident investigation report into the engine room fire on board the LPG carrier 'Moritz Schulte', which resulted in the death of the third engineer. While discharging a cargo of ethylene, a fire broke out in the engine room. The fuel system had not been effectively isolated and during operations both the third engineer and an adjacent auxiliary engine’s hot exhaust were sprayed with fuel under pressure. The fuel spray penetrated the exhaust insulation and ignited. The accident took place in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium. Ireland – The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has released an investigation report into an incident involving the fishing vessel 'Bikain'. While alongside in Dingle Harbour, Country Kerry, Ireland, the vessel's controllable pitch propellers went to the full astern position. The crew on board tried to stop the main engine with the emergency stop button on the wheelhouse console, but this failed. The mooring ropes holding the vessel parted and the vessel went quickly astern and made heavy contact with the southern boat marina pontoon causing extensive damage to the pontoon and to several boats that were secured there at the time. The Netherlands – The Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into the collision between the 'Amadeus Aquamarijn' and the 'Z60 Blue Angel' in the North Sea traffic separation scheme, above the Wadden Islands. Over a period of a few minutes, the 'Z60 Blue Angel' hit the 'Amadeus Aquamarijn' from behind several times. As a result of the collision, the 'Amadeus Aquamarijn' suffered serious damage, with seawater entering the ship through a large hole in the hull at the waterline. Recent IMO Circulars TC 73/6/2 – 24/08/2023 – THE CAPACITY-BUILDING DECADE 2021-2030 STRATEGY. TC 73/INF.4 – 24/08/2023 – RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND PARTNERSHIPS. TC 73/3(a) – 23/08/2023 – TECHNICAL COOPERATION PLANNING AND REPORTING. MEPC.1/Circ.906 – 23/08/2023 – REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER RADIATED NOISE FROM SHIPPING TO ADDRESS ADVERSE IMPACTS ON MARINE LIFE. NCSR 11/1 – 23/08/2023 – PROVISIONAL AGENDA for the eleventh session of the Sub-Committee to be held from Tuesday, 4 to Thursday, 13 June 2024 at IMO Headquarters, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR. TC 73/7/1 – 23/08/2023 – REGIONAL PRESENCE AND COORDINATION. Circular Letter No.4765 – 23/08/2023 – Eleventh session of the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (4 to 13 June 2024). III 9/INF.1 – 23/08/2023 – LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. TC 73/3(b) – 22/08/2023 – TECHNICAL COOPERATION PLANNING AND REPORTING. C 129/INF.1 – 22/08/2023 – LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. 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 a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 18th August 2023
Friday 18th August 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 33, 2023 – Friday 18th August 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued a marine guidance note entitled 'Amendment 1: The merchant shipping (prevention of pollution by sewage from ships) regulations 2020'. Australia – has published an update entitled 'Means of embarkation and disembarkation from ships in port'. USA – has released an update entitled 'Reducing Collision Risk by Improving Small Vessel Detectability'. Liberia – has issued an update entitled 'Guidance on the Extended Compliance Date of VHF Radiocommunications Equipment Installed and Used on Ships and Other Vessels'. Marshall Islands – has released an update entitled 'Installation, Use, and Updating of Radio Equipment'. Panama – has published an update entitled 'Ship Protection Measures to Pirates Attacks'. Bahamas – has issued an alert entitled 'Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign 2023'. Singapore – has released three updates: 'Singapore Regatta 2023' 'Dredging Work at Sungai Changi' 'Demolition Work at Southern Tuas Basin'. Recent Class Society Guidance ClassNK – has published two updates: 'Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety' 'Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 107' Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released two member alerts: 'People’s Republic of China (PRC): Lifting of the Summer Fishing Ban' 'People’s Republic of China (PRC): Wusong MSA Notice Regarding Self- Inspection for Vessels Entering Yangtze Estuary Deepwater Channel'. GARD – has published an update entitled 'Look Out for Risk of Collision With Fishing Vessels in Chinese Waters'. SKULD – has released an update entitled 'Best Practices and Safety Considerations for Nickel Ore Shipments'. Britannia P&I – has released a circular entitled 'Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) – a Decade of Reporting'. NorthStandard – has published an update entitled 'Yemen: Port Situation *Update*'. ShipOwners’ Club – has released two articles entitled: 'Laytime and Demurrage' 'Off-Hire Issues'. The Swedish Club – has issued two member alerts: 'Bulker focus: Carriage of grains and soya beans' 'MSS Case August: Blackout caused grounding'. West – has released 'Waypoints Issue 04'. UK P&I – has published an update entitled 'PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety - 1 Sept-30 Nov 2023'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released an update entitled 'Be Vigilant When Loading Scrap Metal is the Warning'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Pre-order Now! Out Now! Includes 'Passage PlanningNotes' free companionguide available for download Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released an Investigation Report into the capsizing of the charter fishing vessel ‘Enchanter’ during a five-day fishing trip. The vessel was returning from the Three Kings Islands to Murimotu Island off North Cape, New Zealand (where the skipper intended to anchor for the night) when it was struck by a large steep wave. Only five of the ten crew members on board survived the accident. Recent IMO Circulars CCC 9/4/8 – 16/08/2023 – REVIEW OF THE IGC CODE. CCC 9/3/15 – 16/08/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IGF CODE AND DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES. CCC 9/4/7 – 16/08/2023 – REVIEW OF THE IGC CODE. TC 73/4(a) – 16/08/2023 – RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND PARTNERSHIPS. TC 73/2 – 16/08/2023 – WORK OF OTHER BODIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. TC 73/3(a)/1 – 16/08/2023 – TECHNICAL COOPERATION PLANNING AND REPORTING. LC 45/6/1/Add.1 – 15/08/2023 – CO2 SEQUESTRATION IN SUB-SEABED GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS. LC 45/INF.6 – 15/08/2023 – CO2 SEQUESTRATION IN SUB-SEABED GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS. Circular Letter No.4763 – 15/08/2023 – Junior Professional position. CCC 9/8/7 – 15/08/2023 – REVISION OF RESOLUTION A.1050(27) TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL ENTERING ENCLOSED SPACES ON BOARD 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. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 11th August 2023
Friday 11th August 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 32, 2023 – Friday 11th August 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has released two updates: 'Electric Vehicles Onboard Passenger Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO-RO) Ferries 'Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) – Training and Certification of VTS Personnel'. Australia – has updated two legislation pieces: 'Marine Orders Amendment (Marine Order 501 — consequential changes) Order 2023' 'Marine Order 501 (Administration — national law) 2023'. Marshall Islands – has released an update entitled '2023 Tokyo and Paris Memoranda of Understanding Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Fire Safety'. Panama – has published three updates: 'Armed Security Personnel Onboard Panama Flagged Vessels Transiting High Risk Areas' 'Statutory requirements for a Single International Voyage' 'Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) 2023 – the Tokyo and Paris Mous on Fire Safety'. Isle of Man – has published an update entitled 'Prohibition on Use of Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Fire-Extinguishing Media'. Singapore – has released two updates entitled: 'Restriction on Vessels Transiting, Anchoring, or Remaining in the Demarcated Area at the Eastern Anchorages' 'Soil Investigation Works Off West Jurong Channel'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published a report entitled 'III 9 Report'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) by Tokyo and the Paris MoU on Fire Safety Beginning From 1st September 2023 and Ending on 30th November 2023'. Llyod’s Register – has published three updates: 'New SOLAS requirements for towing and mooring equipment - Regulation II-1/3-8 will enter into force on 1 January 2024' 'Update on the Inclusion of maritime transport emissions in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)' 'The IMO 2009 Hong Kong Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Joint Paris and Tokyo Memoranda of Understanding Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC): Fire Safety'. GARD – has published an update entitled 'Recent Developments in the War in Ukraine - the Effect on Contractual Obligations of the Cessation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Crew Watch August 2023'. West – has released three updates: 'Myanmar – Insights, Infrastructure and Maritime Operations at Yangon Port 'Circular - VPS Update on Houston Fuel Contamination' 'Enforceability of Unstamped Arbitration Agreements in India'. UK P&I – has published an update entitled 'Efficient Management of a Busy Port Call: Optimising Operations and Ensuring Safety'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News UK Chamber of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'Chamber Reacts to £34m of Funding to Help Shipping Decarbonise'. SIGTTO – has released their 'Spring – Summer Newsletter 2023'. ICS – has published a press release entitled 'ICS membership continues to grow with the Association of Panamanian Shipowners joining'. IIMS – has released two updates: 'Revised Port State Control procedures effective from January 2024' 'Lithium-Ion Battery Fires on Vessels Remain One of the Biggest Safety Issues'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Pre-order Now! Out Now! Includes 'Passage PlanningNotes' free companionguide available for download Recent Accident Reports USA – The National Transportation Safety Board has released an Investigation Report into the collision between the container ship MSC ‘Aquarius’ and the tug ‘George M’. Both ships were transiting at speed in the Houston Ship Channel, approaching Morgan’s Point, Texas. No injuries were reported. Recent IMO Circulars LC 45/10 – 09/08/2023 – INTERPRETATION OF THE LONDON CONVENTION ANDPROTOCOL to be held on 28 September 2023 as part of World Maritime Day Celebrations. LC 45/5/3 – 09/08/2023 – MARINE GEOENGINEERING INCLUDING OCEAN FERTILIZATION. LC 45/7/1 – 09/08/2023 – COMPLIANCE ISSUES. LC 45/7/2 – 09/08/2023 – COMPLIANCE ISSUES. LC 45/6/1 – 09/08/2023 – CO2 SEQUESTRATION IN SUB-SEABED GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS. HTW 10/1 – 08/08/2023 – PROVISIONAL AGENDA. Circular Letter No.4756 – 08/08/2023 – Tenth session of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (5 to 9 February 2024). Circular Letter No.4743 – 08/08/2023 – Amendments to Protocol I of MARPOL. CCC 9/INF.2 – 07/08/2023 – CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS OF INCIDENTS INVOLVING DANGEROUS GOODS OR MARINE POLLUTANTS IN PACKAGED FORM ON BOARD SHIPS OR IN PORT AREAS. PPR 11/1 – 07/08/2023 – PROVISIONAL AGENDA. 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. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 4th August 2023
Friday 4th August 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 31, 2023 – Friday 4th August 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has released an update entitled 'Counting and registration of persons on board passenger ships'. Australia – has updated a piece of legislation entitled 'Marine Order 504(Certificates of operation and operation requirements — national law) 2018'. Liberia – has issued seven updates: 'USCG Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) deficiency trends in 2022' 'Interim Guidance on the Use of Biofuels for Fuel Oil Consumption Data and Operational Carbon Intensity Calculations' 'Measures to Maintain the Quality of the Liberian Registry Fleet' 'Marine Operations Note: 04/2023 - Pre-Arrival Deficiency Checklist For USA Arriving Vessels' 'Advance Notice of Arrival and Pre-Arrival Preparation Requirements and Pre emptive inspections for Vessels Calling on Ports in Australia, China, Europe and the USA.' 'Paris and Tokyo MoUs Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Fire Safety' 'Voyage Data Recorder, SVDR and Casualty Investigations'. Isle of Man – has published an update entitled 'Anti-fouling Systems Convention'. Singapore – has released two updates: 'Singaporean Notices to Mariners' 'Advisory for Singapore-registered Ships Operating Off the Coast of West Africa Including the Gulf of Guinea'. Hong Kong – has published an update entitled 'Collision between a container vessel and a general cargo vessel at the Yangtze River Estuary'. Malta – has released an update entitled 'Annual Return of Shipping Organisations Benefitting from the Tonnage Tax Regime'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping – has released two updates: 'Panama MMC-398 Reg. PARIS MOU - Pre-Ports Arrival Checklist for Panama flagged vessels' 'Usage of Thurava. Iridium and other such Satellite Communication in Indian Waters'. Lloyd's Register – has published a report entitled 'Human Factors Considerations: Ammonia Fuel End-of-Stage Report'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has published an update entitled 'Customs fines in Argentina'. Britannia P&I – has released an article entitled 'Ballast Operation and Maintenance Practice'. Japan P&I – has released an article entitled 'China (Yangshan Waters of Shanghai)-Yangshan MSA issued guidance on precautions for the safe navigation'. The Swedish Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Temporary suspension of mobile bridge operations at Bizerte channel in Tunisia'. West – has released an update entitled 'Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety'. UK P&I – has published an update entitled 'Accidents Caused by Defective Voyage Planning'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released an update entitled 'AMSA publishes its National Compliance Plan 2023-24'. EMSA – has published a study entitled 'Feasibility study for the development of a software tool to support Member States on oil pollution response operations at sea'. IMO – has released an article entitled 'World Maritime Theme 2024: "Navigating the future: safety first!"'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Includes 'Passage Planning Notes' free companion guide available for download Pre-order Now! eBook Out Now! Recent Accident Reports USA – The National Transportation Safety Board has released an Investigation Report into the collision between the container ship MSC ‘Aquarius’ and the tug ‘George M’. Both ships were transiting at speed in the Houston Ship Channel, approaching Morgan’s Point, Texas. No injuries were reported. Recent IMO Circulars Circular Letter No.4757 – 02/08/2023 – Third "IMO-UNEP-Norway Innovation Forum" to be held on 28 September 2023 as part of World Maritime Day Celebrations. Circular Letter No.4753 – 02/08/2023 – Tenth session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (22 to 26 January 2024). SDC 10/1 – 02/08/2023 – PROVISIONAL AGENDA. LC 45/3 – 02/08/2023 – PROGRESS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LP/LC STRATEGIC PLAN. LC 45/3 – 02/08/2023 – COMPLIANCE ISSUES. CCC 9/INF.27 – 01/08/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IGF CODE AND DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES. Circular Letter No.4758 – 01/08/2023 – Vacancy announcement: V.N. 23-12. STCW.2/Circ.118 – 01/08/2023 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. CCC 9/INF.24 – 01/08/2023 – REVIEW OF THE IGC CODE. CCC 9/INF.25 – 01/08/2023 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. 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 a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 28th July 2023
Friday 28th July 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 30, 2023 – Friday 28th July 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia – has released an update entitled 'Inventory of Hazardous Materials and Ready for Recycling'. Panama – has published an update entitled 'Tonnage Certificates (ITC,69 and NTC)'. Singapore – has released an update entitled 'Removal of Single Buoy Mooring off Sakra Basin'. Malta – has published an update entitled 'Revocation of Notices'. Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society – has released an update entitled 'CCS Rule Change Notice for Rules Classification of Mobile Offshore Units (RCN No.1, July, 2023)'. DNV – has published two updates: 'Port State Control CIC 2023 on fire safety ready for your attention' 'Turning the trend – Update of PSC Top 18 items'. ClassNK – has released an update entitled '“ClassNK Technical Journal No.7'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has published two updates: 'Sanctions – The European Union’s 11th sanctions package' 'Prepare for PSC CIC on fire safety'. Britannia P&I – has released an article entitled 'Brazil: Update on Soybean Specs for Export 2023'. Japan P&I – has issued an update entitled 'Argentina-Customs fines'. NorthStandard – has published an alert entitled 'Russia - Ukraine War: Impact on shipping'. West – has released three updates: 'Tunisia - Major Fire Incident at Port of Bizerte Renders Crucial Bridge Immovable' 'India - Prohibits Non-Basmati Rice Export to Ensure Food Security' 'MARPOL - EU Legislation and Directive Related to Waste Threshold Limits'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has released three updates: 'Wakashio report by the Panama Maritime Authority issued 3 years after Mauritius grounding' 'Maritime fuel fraud results in approximately $5 billion in losses' 'Boosting cybersecurity awareness in inland navigation and especially for ports'. IMO – has published an article entitled 'World Maritime Theme 2024: "Navigating the future: safety first!"'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Includes 'Passage Planning Notes' free companion guide available for download eBook Out Now! Out Now! Recent Accident Reports Panama – The Panama Maritime Authority has released an investigation report into the blocking of the Suez Canal by the MV ‘Ever Given’. While the vessel was transiting through the canal it was hit with strong winds and ended up wedged across the waterway with its bow and stern stuck in the canal banks, blocking all traffic through the canal until it could be freed six days later. No persons were reported to have been injured but the blocking of the canal caused a queue of over 420 vessels. Recent IMO Circulars CCC 9/5/8 – 27/07/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. CCC 9/6/6 – 27/07/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMDG CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. Circular Letter No.4735 – 27/07/2023 – Appointment of the External Auditor. LC 45/8 – 26/07/2023 – TECHNICAL COOPERATION AND ASSISTANCE. III 9/17/1 – 26/07/2023 – ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR FOR 2024. MSC.1/Circ.1671 – 26/07/2023 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATION 2.10.3 OF THE 2009 MODU CODE, REGULATION 2.8.2 OF THE 1989 MODU CODE AND REGULATION 2.7.2 OF THE 1979 MODU CODE. LL.10/Circ.87 – 26/07/2023 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966. MSC.1/Circ.1537/Rev.2 – 25/07/2023 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF THE 2008 IS CODE. MSC.1/Circ.1672 – 25/07/2023 – GUIDELINES FOR MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING OF MATERIALS CONTAINING ASBESTOS ON BOARD MODUs. MSC.1/Circ.1673 – 25/07/2023 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATION II-1/1.1.3. 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 a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 21st July 2023
Friday 21st July 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 29, 2023 – Friday 21st July 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has released an update entitled 'MGN 668 (M) Amendment 1: The Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022'. Liberia – has published an update entitled 'New SOLAS Chapter XV and International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)'. Panama – has released three updates: 'Use of Electronic Certificates onboard' 'PARIS MOU Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels' 'Ballast Water Management Convention 2004, Panama Policy'. Bahamas – has published an update entitled 'Interim Guidance on Accounting for the Use of Biofuels in Carbon Intensity Indicator Calculations'. Singapore – has released two notices: 'Underwater Works South of Pulau Bukom Kechil and at Shell Single Buoy Mooring' 'Construction Work at Tanjong Kling'. Malta – has issued an update entitled 'Dangers of Forklift Truck Operations'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released four updates: 'Buckling Assessment of Plated Structures' 'Pooling - Flexibilities to Comply With Fuel EU Maritime' 'Fuel EU Maritime - Transhipment Ports' 'Fuel EU Maritime - Perimeters Explained'. Indian Register of Shipping – has published an update entitled 'Antigua & Barbuda – Pre-Arrival check list for vessels calling to the United States of America and Australian Ports'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has published an update entitled 'The Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea'. NorthStandard – has published two updates: 'Russia - Ukraine War: Impact on shipping' 'Russian crude oil now trading above EU / G7 Price Cap'. The Shipowners’ Club – has released an article entitled 'ECDIS and the modern navigator'. West – has released two updates: 'India - Reinforcing Ban on Thuraya and Iridium Satellite Usage in Indian Waters 'California - Voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction'. UK P&I – has published two updates: 'The Hong Kong Convention enters into force on 26 June 2025' 'Green Shipping: Tomorrow's Zero Emission Fuels'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has released an article entitled 'Election of new Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization'. ICC – has published an update entitled 'IMB raises concern on resurgence of maritime piracy and armed robbery in Gulf of Guinea in 2023 mid-year report'. IIMS – has released six updates: 'Doubler plate failure likely cause of fishing vessel Grace Marie sinking' 'Beware cargoes which may liquefy not listed in the IMSBC Code' 'Report on the sinking of the cargo vessel Bjugnfjord due to partially liquefied soil 'UK MAIB Annual Report 2022 published' 'Boosting cybersecurity awareness in inland navigation and especially for ports' 'Maritime fuel fraud results in approximately $5 billion in losses'. IMO – has published an article entitled " Revised GHG reduction strategy for global shipping adopted". New from Witherbys Free Download Available Now! (Companion guide to ‘Passage Planning Guide – Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait’) eBook out now! Out now! Recent Accident Reports Malta – The Marine Safety Investigation Unit has released a Safety Investigation Report into the serious injury to a crew member on board the RoRo ‘Eurocargo Catania’ during cargo operations in the port of Salerno, Italy. While loading a semitrailer, the signal person was caught between the semi-trailer’s side and one of the ship's transverse frames. He suffered crush injuries and had to be transported to hospital. Recent IMO Circulars LC 45/5/1 – 19/07/2023 -MARINE GEOENGINEERING INCLUDING OCEAN FERTILIZATION. MSC.1/Circ.1630/Rev.2 – 19/07/2023 – REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT FORMS (SURVIVAL CRAFT). MSC.1/Circ.1613/Rev.2 – 19/07/2023 – IRIDIUM SAFETYCAST SERVICE MANUAL. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.39 – 19/07/2023 – TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. Circular Letter No.4748 – 19/07/2023 – Communication from the Government of Ukraine. MSC 102/24/Add.1/Corr.2 – 19/07/2023 – REPORT OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE ON ITS 102ND SESSION. COMSAR.1/Circ.32/Rev.2 – 19/07/2023 – HARMONIZATION OF GMDSS REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIO INSTALLATIONS ON BOARD SOLAS SHIPS. HKSRC.1/Circ.20/Rev.1 – 19/07/2023 – HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009. CCC.1/Circ.5 – 19/07/2023 – CARRIAGE CONDITONS FOR VOC CONDENSATE. C 129/J/4 – 19/07/2023 – REVISED PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 14th July 2023
Friday 14h July 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 28, 2023 – Friday 14th July 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. IMO - MEPC 80 Witherbys has produced a guidance document providing an overview of MEPC 80, which was held from 3rd to 7th July 2023 at the IMO in London. Key topics discussed in this session included: -Adoption of the 2023 Revised IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships -adoption of 'Guidelines on lifecycle GHG intensity of marine fuels' (LCA Guidelines) -the draft Assembly resolution and comments on ‘Consequences and concerns for the global marine pollution prevention and liability and compensation regimes relating to the increase in ship-to-ship transfers at sea’ which will be sent to IMO Assembly 33 with a view to adoption. -adoption of the revised ‘2023 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials’ - the Committee adopted amendments to Appendix II of the BWM Convention concerning the form of the BWRB - the adoption of the resolution designating a Particular Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) in the North-Western Mediterranean Sea. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Norway – has released two updates: 'Instructions to Class 2-2017 Rev. 3' 'Dangerous product – AWG dual-purpose fire hose nozzle'. Liberia – has released two updates: 'Area to be avoided when passing off a previously declared restricted area on the Libyan coast' 'Requirements for Safe Mooring'. Marshall Islands – has released an update entitled 'Participation in the WMO Voluntary Observing Ships Scheme'. Bahamas – has published an update entitled 'Validation of Discharge Certificates'. Isle of Man – has released an advice notice entitled 'Liability Conventions – Nairobi Convention, CLC and Bunker Convention'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'MEPC 80 - 3 to 7 of July 2023'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released two updates: 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine' 'Addendum No.2 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 published an update entitled 'Initial Launch Tests of Lifeboats'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has published two updates: 'Beware cargoes which may liquefy not listed in the IMSBC Code' 'Making the case for nuclear power in shipping'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Fujairah Attacks: Advice from INTERTANKO and OCIMF'. West – has released two updates: 'Canada - Stricter Environmental Protection Measures Now Mandatory for Cruise Ships' 'Navigating the Seas of Sustainability - FAME Biofuel Blends in Marine Engines'. UK P&I – has published an update entitled 'Update on fuel contamination in Houston'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News SIGTTO – has published an article entitled 'Two new free publications available for download'. IIMS – has published three updates : 'Fire safety warning issued by RCR' 'London Club sees cargo damage claims from the carriage of dry chemicals in FIBCs' 'Safety Advisory Notice: Transportation of electric vehicles containing lithium batteries damaged by extreme weather events' EMSA – has published their 'June Newsletter'. New from Witherbys Free Download Out now! Out now! Available Now! (Companion guide to‘Passage Planning Guide –Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait’) Recent Accident Reports Malta – The Marine Safety Investigation Unit has released a Safety Investigation Report into the serious injury to a crew member on board the RoRo Cargo ‘Eurocargo Catania’ during cargo operations in the port of Salerno, Italy. While loading a semi trailer, the signal person was caught between the semi-trailer’s side and one of the ship's transverse frames. He suffered crush injuries and had to be transported to hospital. Recent IMO Circulars VP.RoK.IntSympOnMaritMobi – 12/07/2023 -SYMPOSIUM - The Maritime Mobility for Innovation in the Maritime Sector. CCC 9/1/1 – 12/07/2023 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. CCC 9/2– 12/07/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. C 129/15(i)/Add.1 – 12/07/2023 – EXTERNAL RELATIONS. MEPC 80/J/1– 12/07/2023 – PROVISIONAL LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. MSC.1/Circ.1430/Rev.3 – 11/07/2023 – REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGN AND APPROVAL OF FIXED WATER-BASED FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR RO RO SPACES AND SPECIAL CATEGORY SPACES. MSC.1/Circ.1663 – 10/07/2023 – GUIDELINES FOR LIFTING APPLIANCES. LC 45/2 – 10/07/2023 – STATUS OF THE LONDON CONVENTION AND PROTOCOL. COMSAR.1/Circ.59/Rev.1 – 10/07/2023 – GUIDANCE FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTONOMOUS DISTRESS TRACKING (ADT) OF AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. MSC.1/Circ.1665 – 10/07/2023 – GUIDELINES ON THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATES OF SEAFARERS. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 7th July 2023
Friday 7th July 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 27, 2023 – Friday 7th July 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Australia – has published an update entitled 'Receiving Maritime Safety Information (MSI)'. Panama – has released two updates: 'Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code)' 'Standard Guide of Facts On Board a Panama Flag Ship, in Cases of Theft, Sexual Assault, Natural Death, Suicide and Homicide'. Singapore – has published two updates: 'Soil Investigation Work off AVLCC (Very Large Crude Tanker Anchorage) & Tuas View Extension' 'Training Sessions for digitalPORT@SGTM - Just in Time Planning and Co ordination Platform'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released eight updates: ‘Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1 – Ships)’'Rules for Materials and Welding (Part 2)' 'Rules for Survey After Construction (Part 7)' 'Rules for Conditions of Classification - Offshore Units and Structures (Part 1 Offshore)' 'Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways' 'Rules for Building and Classing Single Point Moorings' 'Rules for Conditions of Classification - Light and High-Speed Craft (Part 1 LHSC)' 'Rules for Building and Classing Yachts - Part 4, Vessel Systems and Machinery'. Bureau Veritas – has released six updates: 'Rules for the classification of steel ships (July 2023 edition)''Rules on materials and welding for the classification of marine units (July 2023 edition)' 'Approval of the manufacturing process of metallic materials (July 2023 edition)' 'Coating performance standard (July 2023 edition)' 'Bunkering ships (July 2023 edition)' 'Approval of service suppliers (July 2023 edition)'. DNV – has published three articles: 'DNV has published the July 2023 edition of the rules for classification of ships' 'DNV rules and standards for offshore units - July 2023 edition' 'Hong Kong Recycling Convention ratified, entering into force in 2025'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'Immersion Suit Defects'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued an update entitled 'Mooring Precautions for Vessels With Large Sail Areas When Expecting High Winds'. SKULD – has issued an update entitled 'EU Council adopts the 11th package of economic sanctions against Russia'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Drug and Alcohol Related Incidents'. Japan P&I Club – has published three updates: 'China (Yuxingnao Waters of Zhoushan)-Zhoushan MSA issued “Notice of Publishing the Recommended Navigation Methods for Ships in the Yuxingnao Waters of Zhoushan”' 'EU sanctions-11th sanctions package against Russia' 'Taiwan-The Amendment to Marine Pollution Control Act'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'MSS Case July: Chief Officer fell to his death during tank inspection'. West – has issued an update entitled 'Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gloves – “One Type Doesn’t Fit All”. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has published four articles: 'Planning and preparation vital to reduce man overboard fatalities''MAIB report published into the death of one person overboard from stern trawler Copious' 'Cracks in a muffler led to fire on towing vessel reveals NTSB report' 'Engine Room Safety Alert: Pipe Compression fittings and Fire Prevention'. New from Witherbys Free Download Out now! Out now! Available Now! (Companion guide to‘Passage Planning Guide –Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait’) Recent Accident Reports USA – National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an Investigation Report into a fire on board the towing vessel 'Mary Dupre'. While the ship was pushing one barge of bio-diesel fuel (pyrolysis fuel oil), a fire broke out in its stateroom. The incident occurred on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, near Freeport, Texas. No persons were on board. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC 80/WP.10 –06/07/2023 – IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF SPECIALAREAS, ECAs AND PSSAs. MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.6 – 06/07/2023 – LISTS OF SOLID BULK CARGOES FOR WHICH A FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM MAY BE EXEMPTED OR FOR WHICH A FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM IS INEFFECTIVE. MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.4 – 06/07/2023 – GUIDANCE ON THE VALIDITY OF RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AND USED ON SHIPS. MSC.1/Circ.1276/Rev.1 – 05/07/2023 – REVISED UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2. MSC.1/Circ.1668 – 05/07/2023 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF BUNKERING MANIFOLD ARRANGEMENTS FITTED ON LNG BUNKERING SHIPS IN THE IGC CODE. MSC.1/Circ.1664 – 05/07/2023 – REVISED FORM FOR CARGO INFORMATION FOR SOLID BULK CARGOES. LC 45/13/1 – 05/07/2023 – RELATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FIELD OF MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. LC 45/13 – 05/07/2023 – RELATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FIELD OF MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. NV.052 – 05/07/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX TO THE CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965 (RESOLUTION FAL.14(46)). LC 45/1/1 – 05/07/2023 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 30th June 2023.pdf
Friday 30th June 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 26, 2023 – Friday 30th June 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Marshall Islands – has published an update entitled 'Immersion Suit Defects'. Bahamas – has published three updates: 'Voluntary early implementation of draft amendments to SOLAS III/LSA Code 'Voluntary early implementation of SOLAS II-1' 'Voluntary early implementation of revised IMSBC Code'. Isle of Man – has published two updates: 'EU ‘Fit for 55’ – EU Emissions Trading Scheme Directive & Monitoring, Reporting and Verification' 'EU ‘Fit for 55’ – FuelEU Maritime Regulation'. Singapore – has published six updates: 'Reporting of Incidents Involving Singapore-registered Ships (SRS)' 'Repairs Works at Changi Beach' 'Demolition Works at Sembawang Camp Jetty' 'Schedule Maintenance of ICA Crew System' 'Dredging Work of Tanjong Penjuru' 'Repair Works at Bedok Jetty'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'Entry into Force of IMO Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention'. China Classification Society – has released an update entitled 'Rules for Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships 2023'. DNV – has published an article entitled 'Monitoring of CII Rating and How to Stay Compliant'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released two update: 'Procedure for Responding to DSC Distress Alerts by Ships' 'GMDSS Operating Guidance for Ships in Distress Situations'. Lloyd’s Register – has published an alert entitled 'Voluntary early implementation of amendments to SOLAS Convention and LSA Code'. Recent P&I Club Guidance SKULD – has published an update entitled 'Handling of cargo samples'. West – has released two updates: 'Panama Canal – Implements Disruption Charge for Harbour Movements by the Panama Canal Authority' 'Is this the Future of Claims?' UK P&I – has released anupdate entitled 'Safety Alert! Coal Cargo Emitting Methane, Shipped from the East Coast of the USA'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – have released their 'June Newsletter'. IIMS – has published three articles: 'Electric boat and ship markets gaining momentum, says IDTechEx' 'Canada introduces mandatory wastewater regulations for cruise ships with immediate effect' 'De-risking the carriage of lithium-ion batteries'. IMO – has released a new document entitled 'Hong Kong ship recycling Convention set to enter into force'. New from Witherbys Out now! Out now! Pre-order now! Recent Accident Reports USA – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an Investigation Report into a fire on board the recreational yacht 'Pegasus'. It is believed the fire was caused by oil-soaked rags that had been improperly disposed of on the aft deck of the vessel. The incident took place while the yacht was moored at the Peninsula Yacht Basin in Gig Harbour, Washington. No persons were on board. Recent IMO Circulars III 9/INF.32 – 29/06/2023 – MEASURES TO HARMONIZE PORT STATE CONTROL (PSC) ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES WORLDWIDE. III 9/3/1 – 29/06/2023 – CONSIDERATION AND ANALYSIS OF REPORTS ON ALLEGED INADEQUACY OF PORT RECEPTION FACILITIES IDENTIFIED ISSUES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMO INSTRUMENTS FROM THE ANALYSIS OF DATA. ISWG-GHG 15/WP.2 – 28/06/2023 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND FINALIZATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DRAFT REVISED IMO STRATEGY ON REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. VP.DPP2.ISWG15 – 28/06/2023 – IMO CARES. VP.WWF.ISWG15 – 28/06/2023 – 1.5ºC AND THE ROLE OF CLARITY, VOLUNTARY STANDARDS AND IMO LEVELS OF AMBITION. MEPC 80/WP.2 – 28/06/2023 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. LC-LP.1/Circ.106 – 28/06/2023 – CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL LC-LP.1/Circ.106 – 28/06/2023 -CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. STCW.2/Circ.117 – 28/06/2023 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. BWM.2/Circ.11 – 28/06/2023 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 23rd June 2023
Friday 23rd June 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 25, 2023 – Friday 23rd June 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Australia – has published an update entitled 'Pilot transfer arrangements'. USA – has released an update entitled 'Maritime Mobile Service Identities (MMSIs): What to do when selling or disposing of your radio or radio-equipped vessel'. Panama – has released four updates: 'List of States Parties of the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended, that have communicated information which demonstrates that full and complete effect is given to the provisions of the Convention (White List)' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006 ,as amended) – Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Services Guide' 'Approved ASI Inspectors' 'ASI Inspectors and Accident Investigators New Application'. Bahamas – has released an update entitled 'Simultaneous Operations'. Singapore – has published four updates: 'Hydrograhic Surveys Off Pulau Sudong' 'Installation of Floating Deck in Cruise Bay' 'Business Continuity Plan for Haze' 'Change of SMS Notification Sender for Crew Applications'. Cyprus – has published two updates: 'Electronic Seafarers Application System (eSAS) User Guide Version 6' 'Preventing drug and alcohol abuse on board Cyprus flagged vessels'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published a document entitled 'Installing Carbon Capture and Storage Units on Existing Ships - Feasibility Study and Design'. China Classification Society – has released two updates: 'Guidelines on Calculation and Verification of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) of International Sea-going Ships amended(2023)RCN No.1' 'Guidelines for Inspection of Hull Welds'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has released two updates: 'Nigerian freight tax demands' 'Russian Oil Price Cap Update: UK reporting requirements and evasion alert'. SKULD – has published two new articles: 'Russian Oil Price Cap Update: UK reporting requirements and evasion alert' 'Securing evidence – charterers’ tools'. NorthStandard – has issued an update entitled 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2023'. UK P&I – has released an update entitled 'The Thorco Lineage'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IIMS – has published four articles: 'Oily rags were the cause of luxury yacht fire are accident investigation findings' Overreliance on ECDIS seen as factor in cruise ship strike on Alaska pier' 'Optima e10 electric boat first to circumnavigate UK’s Isle of Wight' 'After two decades of negotiating UN adopts the historic new BBNJ agreement' IMO – has released a new document entitled 'IMO welcomes adoption of new oceans treaty'. New from Witherbys Out now! eBook out now! Pre-order now! Recent Accident Reports USA – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an Investigation Report into a fire on board the recreational yacht 'Pegasus'. It is believed the fire was caused by oil-soaked rags that had been improperly disposed of on the aft deck of the vessel. The incident took place while the yacht was moored at the Peninsula Yacht Basin in Gig Harbour, Washington. No persons were on board. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 107/INF.1 – 21/06/2023 -LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. C 129/INF.4 – 21/06/2023 – IMO MEMBER STATE AUDIT SCHEME. C 129/17/2 – 21/06/2023 – REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CONVENTIONS AND OTHER MULTILATERAL INSTRUMENTS IN RESPECT OF WHICH THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMS FUNCTIONS. C 129/22/1 – 21/06/2023 – SUPPLEMANTARY AGENDA ITEMS, IF ANY. C 129/17/3 – 21/06/2023 – REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CONVENTIONS AND OTHER MULTILATERAL INSTRUMENTS IN RESPECT OF WHICH THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMS FUNCTIONS. C129/4(a)/4 – 21/06/2023 – STRATEGY, PLANNING AND REFORM. C 129/13 – 21/06/2023 – PROTECTION OF VITAL SHIPPING LANES. C 129/7/1 – 21/06/2023 – CONSOLIDATED TEXT OF THE IMO CONVENTION. III 9/4/6 – 20/06/2023 – LESSONS LEARNED AND SAFETY ISSUES IDENTIFIED FROM THE ANALYSIS OF MARINE SAFETY INVESTIGATION REPORTS. C 129/15(f)/1 – 20/06/2023 – EXTERNAL RELATIONS. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 16th June 2023
Friday 16th June 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 24, 2023 – Friday 16th June 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. IMO MSC 107 Witherbys has produced a guidance note providing an overview of MSC 107, which was held from 31st May to 9th June 2023. Key topics in this session included: – Adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments regarding onboard liftingappliances and anchor handling winches, non-SOLAS ships operating in polar waters, electronic certificates, mandatory carriage of electronic inclinometers, firefighting foams containing PFOS and ventilation of totally enclosed lifeboats – Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) – IMO’s strategy on reduction of GHG emissions – measures to enhance maritime security – unsafe mixed migration by sea – piracy and armed robbery against ships. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has released eight new updates: 'MSN 1665 (M) Amendment 1: Fire fighting equipment''MSN 1666 (M) Amendment 1: Fixed fire detection alarm and extinguishing systems' 'MSN 1667 (M) Amendment 1: Passenger ships fire integrity of bulkheads, decks and ventilation ducts ' 'MSN 1668 (M) Amendment 1: Fire integrity of bulkheads, decks and ventilation ducting in cargo ships' 'MSN 1669 (M) Amendment 1: Special fire safety measures for ships carrying dangerous goods' 'MSN 1670 (M) Amendment 2: The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 and 1998' 'MGN667 (M): Guidance for the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 MSN 1901 (M) and MSN 1902 (M)' MGN666 (M) 'Guidance for Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) 1900 (M)'. Norway – has released an alert entitled 'Amendments to the Health Regulations reflecting the GDPR'. USA – has released an update entitled 'Dry Compressed Air is Vital to Safe Equipment Operation'. Panama – has released a new update entitled 'International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishermen'. Singapore – has published three updates: 'Soil Investigation Work Off Tanjong Kling''Training and Certification Requirements for Seafarers and Other Personnel to Serve On Board Singapore-registered Ships Subject to the IGF Code' 'Transport of Sand Material Off Very Large Crude Carrier Anchorage (AVLCC)'. Hong Kong – has published an update entitled 'United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment)'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released a update entitled 'MSC 107 Brief'. Bureau Veritas – has published a new update entitled 'Maritime Safety Committee Report - MSC 107'. China Classification Society – has released two new updates: 'Rules for Construction of Sea-going Ships Engaged on Domestic Voyages 2023' 'Guidelines for Survey of Lean Duplex Stainless Steel 2023'. DNV – has published a new article entitled 'IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has released an update entitled 'Bridge resource management – A pilot’s perspective'. Britannia P&I – has released three updates: 'Risk Watch – June 2023' 'United Arab Emirates (UAE) Updated List of Restricted Flag State Vessels' 'BSafe Incident Case Study 19: Fatal Accident During Pilot Transfer'. Japan P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Nigeria - Tax Laws on international shipping companies'. The Ship Owners’ Club – has released two new documents: 'Heavy Weather Precautions' 'Agapi Terzi: Greek Code of Private Maritime Law – A new chapter'. The Swedish Club – has released an alert entitled ‘MSS Case June: Grounding in restricted visibility’. West – has released two circulars: 'Panama Canal - Successive Draught Restriction Adjustments Amidst Water Supply Shortage to Gatun Lake' 'Navigating the Foggy Future: Adapting Trans-Arctic Shipping Routes to Overcome Sea Fog Challenges'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has published a press release entitled 'ICS welcomes Bangladesh ratification of the Hong Kong Convention'. IIMS – has published five new articles entitled: 'Angry response voiced at Seawork over proposed new MCA Workboat Code 3''The issue of cargo fires needs to be tackled further'. 'Fires in Lithium-ion batteries can be a challenge to extinguish' 'New SOLAS amendments on lifting appliances and anchor handling winches is just one of several new requirements' 'Preventing small passenger vessel fires'. New from Witherbys Out now! Out now! Pre-order now! Recent Accident Reports Germany – The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has released an Investigation Report into a serious marine casualty on board the commercial sailing yacht 'SPEEDY GO' after the skipper fell overboard and drowned. The accident took place while the skipper was performing an unsuccessful sailing manoeuvre on the Flensburg Firth, on the border between Germany and Denmark. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 107/WP.1/Rev.1 – 14/06/2023 – DRAFT REPORT OF THE MARITIME SAFETYCOMMITTEE ON ITS 107TH SESSION. Circular Letter No.4730 – 14/06/2023 – Communication from the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. Circular Letter No.4731 – 14/06/2023 – Communication from the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. C 129/4(b)/1 – 14/06/2023 – STRATEGY, PLANNING AND REFORM. Circular Letter No.4723 – 14/06/2023 – PPR Technical Group on the Evaluation of Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals (30 October to 3 November 2023). Circular Letter No.4241/Add.11 – 14/06/2023 – Communication from the Government of the Republic of Croatia. ISWG-GHG 15/1/1 – 14/06/2023 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. C 129/17/1 – 14/06/2023 – Report on the status of conventions and other multilateral instruments in respect of which the Organization performs functions. C 129/1/1– 14/06/2023 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. BWM.2/Circ.77 – 14/06/2023 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG)03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 9th June 2023
Friday 9th June 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 23, 2023 – Friday 9th June 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has released an update entitled 'MGN 681 (M) Fire safety and storage of small electric powered craft on yachts'. Norway – has released a safety notice entitled 'Lack of knowledge of the properties and hazards of substances'. USA – has released an alert entitled 'Critical Insight from Ongoing Investigations into Small Passenger Vessel Fires'. Liberia – has issued four new documents: 'Gulf of Guinea-Piracy/Armed Robbery/Kidnapping for Ransom, and Reporting of Incidents' 'Familiarization With National Maritime Legislation' 'Guidance on Interim Compliance with MARPOL Annex VI EEXI Requirements' 'Guidance on the Blockage of Seawater Cooling Strainers by Crustaceans in Port Dampier, Australia'. Panama – has updated three documents: 'International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs/Insurers' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear'. Singapore – has published two updates: 'Data Collection Off Tuas Extension' 'Transport of Sand Material to Tuas View Extension'. Hong Kong – has published an update entitled 'United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment)'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released an update entitled 'Update to the IMDG Code (Amendments 41-22)'. DNV – has published an article entitled 'How to Meet EEXI Compliancy When Essential Components or Technicians are Unavailable'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released a bulletin entitled 'Regulations on Discharges from Ships in Waters of the People’s Republic of China'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has released an update entitled 'The sailor’s champion: Samuel Plimsoll'. SKULD – has published a document entitled 'Eternal Bliss – the final word on demurrage?'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Summary of the Distribution of Major Fishery Farms Along the Coast of China'. Japan P&I Club – has released two updates: 'Venezuela-Impact arising from Heavy Rains' 'Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route and Its Vicinity in 2023-Navigation Safety Measures during the Fishing Season'. West – has released a circular entitled 'Marine Reserve Kickstart - Waypoints Issue 04'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – have released their 'May newsletter'. ICS – has published a press release entitled 'Seafarers take centre stage at upcoming summit in Manila'. IIMS – has published two new articles entitled: 'Cargo Fire & Loss Innovation Initiative calls for fire detection solutions' 'EU proposes new measures for safe and green shipping'. New from Witherbys Out now! Out now! Pre-order now! Recent Accident Reports Germany – The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has released an Investigation Report into a serious marine casualty on board the commercial sailing yacht 'SPEEDY GO' after the skipper fell overboard and drowned. The accident took place while the skipper was performing an unsuccessful sailing manoeuvre on the Flensburg Firth, on the border between Germany and Denmark. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 107/WP.9 – 08/06/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). MSC 107/WP.8 – 08/06/2023 – CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. MSC 107/WP.10 – 08/06/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF FURTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF SHIPS RELATING TO THE USE OF FUEL OIL. NCSR 10/INF.1 – 07/06/2023 – LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. C 129/17 – 07/06/2023 – REPORT ON THE STATUS OF CONVENTIONS AND OTHER MULTILATERAL INSTRUMENTS IN RESPECT OF WHICH THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMS FUNCTIONS. SOLAS 1974 (186) – 07/06/2023 – 2022 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE. MSC 107/J/7 – 06/06/2023 – HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. III 9/2/3 – 06/06/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. MSC 107/WP.6 – 06/06/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. VP.BSGI – 05/06/2023 – Russia’s blockade of the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 2nd June 2023
Friday 2nd June 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 22, 2023 – Friday 2nd June 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA – has released a new bulletin entitled 'Conclusion of COVID-19 Public Health and National Emergencies'. Liberia – has published an update entitled 'Guidance on implementation of MARPOL Annex VI 2020 Global Sulphur Limit'. Panama – has released three new documents: 'QUALSHIP 21 Program – United States Coast Guard (USCG)' 'Regulations of Maritime Labour Inspection and other provisions regarding life, work, accommodation, food, certification and manning conditions of seafarers on board ships of Panamanian flag' 'Regulations that regulates the Maritime Training Centres with head offices in the Republic of Panama or abroad, headquarters and/or branches, to whom the Panama Maritime Authority delegates the training of seafarers'. Isle of Man – has updated three documents: 'Inventory of Hazardous Materials - Asbestos' 'Radio Regulations – VHF Channels' 'Industrial Personnel Code'. Singapore – has published two updates: 'Key Shipping Division Contacts' 'Testing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Off Tanah Merah'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released an update entitled 'New Report of 373 Pilot Projects Reveals Highly Collaborative Approach to Decarbonising Shipping'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has released two new updates: 'Wind Propulsion: Opportunities and New Risks' 'Stricter Immigration Controls for Seafarers Entering Brazil Now In Force'. Britannia P&I – has released an update entitled 'Summary of the Distribution of Major Fishery Farms Along the Coast of China'. Japan P&I Club – has released a new update entitled 'China-Summary of the Distribution of Major Fishery Farms along the Coast of China'. UK P&I – has released a circular entitled 'US Pollution Risks'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ReCAAP – has released their 'Weekly Piracy Report'. New from Witherbys Out now! Out now! Pre-order now! Recent Accident Reports Germany – The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has released an Investigation Report into a serious marine casualty on board the commercial sailing yacht 'SPEEDY GO' after the skipper fell overboard and drowned. The accident took place while the skipper was performing an unsuccessful sailing manoeuvre on the Flensburg Firth, on the border between Germany and Denmark. Recent IMO Circulars C 129/11 – 31/05/2023 – REPORT OF THE LEGAL COMMITTEE. MSC 107/WP.3/Add.1 – 31/05/2023 – HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. MSC 107/WP.7 – 31/05/2023 – NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND SEARCH AND RESCUE(URGENT MATTERS EMANATING FROM THE TENTH SESSION OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE). NV.053 – 31/05/2023 – Draft amendments to the IMO Convention. Circular Letter No.4690/Rev.1 – 31/05/2023 – IMO Ship Identification Number Format Extension Impact Assessment Survey. LEG.1/Circ.13– 31/05/2023 – CLAIMS MANUAL FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. C 129/15(d)– 30/05/2023 – EXTERNAL RELATIONS. MEPC 80/7/13 – 30/05/2023 – REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. MSC 107/J/4 – 30/05/2023 – PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE DURING MSC 107 . LEG 110/18/1 – 30/05/2023 – REPORT OF THE LEGAL COMMITTEE ON THE WORK OF ITS 110TH SESSION. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 26th May 2023
Friday 26th May 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 21, 2023 – Friday 26th May 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Marshall Islands – has released a new notice entitled 'Brazil: Enforcement of Seafarer Immigration Requirements'. Panama – has released two documents: 'Optional and Voluntary System for Electronic Books or Electronic Record Books on board Panamanian Flagged Vessels' 'Correction of Deficiencies found in ASI Inspections'. Singapore – has published an update entitled 'Use of Automated Lanes to Sea Crew of All Nationalities'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published two new documents entitled: 'NCSR 10 Brief' 'Amendments to EU MRV Regulation 2015/757'. Bureau Veritas – has published four new white papers entitled: 'Annual EU ETS Compliance Scheme' 'Transition Process from MRV to MRV/ETS' 'EU ETS Transhipment Ports' 'EU ETS Perimeters Explained'. DNV – has released a new document entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on navigation, communications, search and rescue'. Class NK – has released three new documents: 'Measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels' 'Carriage of immersion suits onboard Panama flagged ship' 'Adoption of EU-ETS for shipping sector and amendments to EU-MRV'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released three new updates: 'People’s Republic of China (PRC): Coastal Fish Farms' 'Good Catch Update: They Wanted It Stowed Like That (Stowage Plan)' 'Updated Notice Regarding Istanbul Strait South Anchorage Area'. Britannia P&I – has released a new update entitled 'Carriage of Windmill Turbine Blades'. NorthStandard – has released four new updates: 'Fish Farm Claims in China *Update*' 'COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak - Impact on Shipping *Update*' 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2023' 'Russia - Ukraine War: Impact on shipping'. West – has issued a new document entitled 'On the Horizon - Waypoints Issue 04'. UK P&I – has released a new circular entitled 'Summary of the Distribution of Major Fishery Farms along the Coast of China'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has published 'Political instability is a “Risk Multiplier” which is putting a successful green energy transition in maritime in jeopardy ICS report shows'. IIMS – has released 'Role of Hydrogen and Batteries in Delivering Net Zero in the UK Analysed in New Report'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Out now! Out now! Recent Accident Reports USA – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a safety investigation report into the fire in the engine room on board the offshore supply vessel (OSV) 'Ocean Guardian'. The incident occurred during sea trials in Shilshole Bay, near Seattle, Washington. The fire was safely extinguished by the crew before it could spread. Germany – The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has released an Investigation Report into a serious marine casualty on board the EBBA MAERSK after a fire in the main engine scavenge air duct. The fire occurred en-route from Felixstowe (UK) to Hamburg (Germany) during the changeover from a conventional heavy fuel oil to low-sulphur light fuel oil. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC 80/6/13 – 25/05/2023 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SHIPS. MEPC 80/4/18 – 25/05/2023 – HARMFUL AQUATIC ORGANISMS IN BALLAST WATER. MEPC 80/4/19 – 25/05/2023 – HARMFUL AQUATIC ORGANISMS IN BALLAST WATER. III 9/2 – 25/05/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. ISWG-GHG 15/2/10 – 24/05/2023 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND FINALIZATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DRAFT REVISED IMO STRATEGY ON REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. GHG-EW 3/3 – 24/05/2023 – INSIGHTS FROM THE UNCTAD SECRETARIAT. MSC 107/WP.12 – 24/05/2023 – SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. ISWG-GHG 15/3/2 – 23/05/2023 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND FINALIZATION OF THE ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION OF MEASURE(S) TO FURTHER DEVELOP IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. GHG-EW/INF.11 – 23/05/2023 – PRELIMINARY COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC ELEMENTS OF THE PROPOSALS. III 9/15 – 23/05/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDANCE TO ASSIST COMPETENT AUTHORITIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CAPE TOWN AGREEMENT OF 2012 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 19th May 2023
Friday 19th May 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 20, 2023 – Friday 19th May 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued three amendments: 'MSN 1888 (M+F) Amendment 3 the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels(Health and Safety at Work)(Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010 as Amended 'MSN 1889 (M+F) Amendment 3 the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Biological Agents) Regulations 2010 as Amended 'MSN 1890 (M+F) Amendment 3 the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997 and the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2010 - New and Expectant Mothers'. USA – has published a new bulletin entitled 'Eligibility of American Samoans for a U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential'. Liberia – has issued an advisory entitled 'Regulations On Discharges From Ships In Waters Of The People’s Republic Of China'. Marshall Islands – has released a new notice entitled 'Issuance of Republic of the Marshall Islands Marine Notices'. Isle of Man – has updated two documents: 'Towing and Mooring equipment' 'Shaft Power Limitations for EEXI Limitations'. Singapore – has published six updates: 'Soil Investigation Work Off Keppel Fels Shipyard''Notice of Non-renewal of New Maritime Pte Ltd.’s Bunker Craft Operator Licence' 'Testing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Off Raffles Reserved Anchorage' 'Issuance of Dispensation by Recognised Organisations (ROs)' 'Construction of Temporary Loading Jetty and Dredging Works Off Changi East' 'Soil Investigation Work Off Pulau Semakau'. Cyprus – has released a new circular entitled 'Fleet Performance on Port State Control for 2020-2022'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published two documents entitled: 'Requirements for Survey of Materials and Equipment for the Classification of Ships and Offshore Units' 'IACS Shares New Guidelines for CII Calculation and Coordination With SEEMP' Indian Register of Shipping – has released four new updates: 'Panama – Revised Requirements in respect of Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)' 'Liberia – Guidance on the Continued Validity of VHF Radiocommunications Equipment Installed and Used on Ships and Other Vessels' 'VHF Marine Radios with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Capability – Automatic Channel Switching' 'LRIT Transmission Failure due to GPS Rollover'. DNV – has released a new document entitled 'The EU Agrees on Well-to-wake GHG Limits to Energy Used on Board Ships From 2025'. Lloyd’s Register – has released a new article entitled 'Marshall Islands Safety Notice - Jiangyin Wolong model “JY40KR” rescue boat'. Recent P&I Club Guidance SKULD – has published a new article entitled 'Egypt: Detention of Seafarers for Carrying Prohibited Items'. Britannia P&I – has released four updates: 'Russian Oil Price Cap Update: Reporting Requirements and Evasion Alert' 'Collision Regulations Rule 15 - Crossing Situation' 'Collision Regulations Rules 16 - Action by Give Way Vessel' ‘Collision Regulations Rule 17 - Action by Stand on Vessel’. Japan P&I Club – has released a new article entitled 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading-Update to Secro Terms and Conditions'. The London P&I Club – has released a new circular entitled 'Electronic Paperless Trading – Approval of the Secro system & Update to the Secro Terms and Conditions'. West – has issued a new document entitled 'New Loss Prevention Bulletin Published on Mental Health'. UK P&I – has released a new circular entitled 'Electronic Paperless Trading - Update to Secro Terms and Conditions'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has published 'Political instability is a “Risk Multiplier” which is putting a successful green energy transition in maritime in jeopardy ICS report shows'. IIMS – have released 'Role of Hydrogen and Batteries in Delivering Net Zero in the UK Analysed in New Report'. New from Witherbys Out Now! Out now! Out now! Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released a safety investigation report into the circumstances causing a Recreational vessel to capsize and sink with three fatalities at the Manukau Harbour entrance. Four people on board a recreational power boat spent the afternoon fishing just outside the Manukau Harbour. As they returned, the skipper steered the boat across the sandbar at the harbour entrance. A set of breaking waves, estimated to have been over 2 metres in height, overwhelmed the boat, causing it to capsize and sink. The boat’s occupants were in the water until rescue services arrived. Only one person survived. Recent IMO Circulars PPR 10/INF.1 – 17/05/2023 – LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. VP.SaudiPres – 17/05/2023 – Efforts for Search and Rescue and the Humanitarian Initiative. VP.MalaysiaPres – 17/05/2023 – THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MARITIME MASS RESCUE OPERATION PLAN IN MALAYSIA. VP.IALAPres – 17/05/2023 – HARMONIZATION OF IDENTIFIERS USING MARITIME RESOURCE NAMES (MRN). VP.BrazilPres – 17/05/2023 – OFFSHORE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION IN BRAZILIAN JURISDICTIONAL WATERS. ISWG-GHG 15/3/4 – 17/05/2023 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND FINALIZATION OF THE ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION OF MEASURE(S) TO FURTHER DEVELOP IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES.FAL.5/Circ.51 – 17/05/2023 – IMO COMPENDIUM ON FACILITATION AND ELECTRONIC BUSINESS. ISWG-GHG 15/3/2 – 17/05/2023 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND FINALIZATION OF THE ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION OF MEASURE(S) TO FURTHER DEVELOP IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. ISWG-GHG 15/2/4 – 17/05/2023 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND FINALIZATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DRAFT REVISED IMO STRATEGY ON REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. NCSR 10/WP.4 – 17/05/2023 – ROUTEING MEASURES AND MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions fromShips (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 19 Friday 12th May 2023
Friday 12th May 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 19, 2023 – Friday 12th May 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued an amendment: ‘MIN 669 (M+F) Amendment 1 - Reporting emissions data into the UK MRV regime’. Australia – has updated a marine notice entitled ‘VHF marine radios with digital selective calling capability— automatic channel switching’. USA – has published a safety alert entitled ‘Dangers of Avoiding Load Line Requirements’. Marshall Islands – has published three new guidelines: 'Issuance of Republic of the Marshall Islands Marine Notices' ‘Electronic Documents and Certificates’ ‘List of Office and Service Locations’. Panama – has released 10 new circulars entitled: ‘Persian Gulf – Strait of Hormuz - Gulf of Oman’ ‘Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)’ ‘Armed Security Personnel on board Panama flagged vessels transiting High Risk Areas’ ‘Immersion Suits requirement, inspection and service’ 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC, 2006, as amended) Occupational Groups (DEFINITIONS)' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)' 'Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC)' 'Ship Protection Measures to Pirate Attacks' 'Provisions for authorization as brokers of services of technical documentation for seafarers'. Singapore – has issued five shipping circulars: 'Dredging Work in Temasek Fairway’ 'Supply and Delivery of Sand at Tuas View Extension' 'Requirements for Trade Craft Entering Singapore Port to Call at Jurong Port' 'Works at Tuas Terminal Phase 2' 'Deployment of Acoustic Sensors and Hydrophone off Marina Bay Cruise Centre'. Hong Kong – has issued two information notices: 'Acceptance of Service Providers, Materials and Equipment for Hong Kong Registered Ships' 'Survey, Audit and Certification for Hong Kong Registered Ships'. Cyprus – has issued a new circular entitled ‘Issuance of Civil Liability Certificates (CLC, Bunkers, Wreck Removal, Athens PLR) - Use of correct Form of application’. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) – has released a new update entitled ‘Requirements for Hydrogen Fueled Vessels May 2023’. Bureau Veritas – has published a new documents entitled 'Bureau Veritas Delivers Approval in Principle to GTT for LNG dual-fuel VLCC Design'. DNV – has released a new update entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on pollution prevention and response (PPR 10)' Lloyd’s Register – has released a new article entitled ‘Thrane & Thrane 3026X LRIT terminals – Failure due to GPS Rollover’ Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has published an update entitled '“Stop, Think, Stay Alive” – understanding the risks in mooring operations'. The London P&I Club – has published a circular entitled ‘Russian Oil Price Cap update: Reporting requirements and Evasion alert’. SKULD – has published two articles: 'Hong Kong arbitration clauses' 'INSIGHT: Sudan Sanctions'. Britannia P&I – has released an update as well as three guidance posters: 'Russian Oil Price Cap Update: Reporting Requirements and Evasion Alert''Collision Regulations Rule 15 - Crossing Situation' 'Collision Regulations Rule 16 - Action by Give Way Vessel' ‘Collision Regulations Rule 17 - Action by Stand on Vessel’. Japan P&I Club – has released a new article entitled 'Puerto Rico - Caution for Increased Stowaway Activity'. The Shipowners’ Club – has released two new bulletins: 'Harnessing technology in pollution response education and training' 'IG Circular: Russian Oil Price Cap update – Reporting requirements and evasion alert'. The Swedish Club – has published a new alert entitled 'MSS Case May: Leaking gasket caused cargo damage'. West – has issued two new bulletins: 'Puerto Rico – Rejection of Electronic Certificates of Registry at Port of Ponce' 'West joins the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network'. UK P&I – has published two updates: 'UK P&I Club celebrates successful relaunch of Carefully to Carry: Consolidated Edition 2023' 'Crew Health Advice: Limiting hearing loss'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Coast Guard Maritime Commons – has released 'Notice of upcoming cancellation of CVC-WI-014(1) and CG-CVC Policy Letter 21-01 (Change 1), regarding enforcement of MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 13.5.1.2.'. ICS – has published 'African leaders urged to harness seafarer green skills momentum'. IIMS – has issued three articles: ‘Cargo ship lifeboats need to be reinvented’ 'Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Video Series available to view'. 'Safety issues of ship engine cooling systems need to be addressed' EMSA – has released three updates: 'Seafarer Statistics in the EU - Statistical review (2021 data STCW-IS) ''Online Survey: potential impact of COVID-19 on shipping safety' 'Network of Stand-by Oil Spill Response Vessels: Drills and Exercises. Annual Report 2022'. New from Witherbys Out Now! eBook available now! eBook available now! Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of a crew member on board the 'Moana Chief' as it was leaving the Port of Auckland. As the telescopic accommodation ladder was being retrieved, a crew member’s lower leg became trapped between the fixed upper ladder and the moving lower ladder, resulting in serious injury to their leg. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC 80/5/3 – 10/05/2023 – AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION. MEPC 80/70 – 10/05/2023 – REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. MEPC 80/4/10 – 10/05/2023 – MEPC 80/4/10 - HARMFUL AQUATIC ORGANISMS IN BALLAST WATER. PPR 10/WP.1/Rev.1 – 10/05/2023 – DRAFT REPORT TO THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE. MEPC 80/16 – 10/05/2023 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. MEPC 80/7/4 – 10/05/2023 – REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. MEPC 80/WP.6 – 05/05/2023 – REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. Circular Letter No.4701 – 05/05/2023 – World Maritime Day 2023. FAL 47/22/Add.1 – 05/05/2023 – REPORT OF THE FACILITATION COMMITTEE ON ITS FORTY-SEVENTH SESSION. C 129/12 – 05/05/2023 – REPORT OF THE FACILITATION COMMITTEE. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR)31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 18 Friday 05th May 2023
Friday 05th May 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 18, 2023 – Friday 5th May 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued an amendment: ‘MGN 370 (M+F) The Dreadnought Medical Service, St Thomas' Hospital London’. Panama – has published a marine notice entitled ‘MMN-02/2023 Fujairah Requirements for Tankers and Gas Carriers’. Marshall Islands – has published a new guideline entitled ‘Guidelines for Voyage Planning’. Singapore – has issued two Shipping Circulars: ‘MAY - Notices to Mariners No 27 to 31’ ‘Port Marine Notice No. 35 of 2023 Scheduled Maintenance of ICA Crew System on 03 and 07 May’. Hong Kong – has issued six information notices: 'A fatal electrocution accident happened on board while cleaning cargo hold 'Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2’ ‘Revised Interim Guidelines on Life-saving Appliances and Arrangements for Ships Operating in Polar Waters’ ‘Revised Guidelines for the Approval of Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire- extinguishing Systems for the Protection of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk’ ‘Adoption of the Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)’ ‘Adoption of the Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for the Long-range Identification and Tracking of Ships’. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) – has released a new update entitled 'PR10 Brief’. DNV – Has released a new technical document entitled ‘IHM renewal and maintenance - how to manage’. Class NK – has published two updates: ‘Released TEC-1296 - Isle of Man - Annual Fee Discounts for Vessels Using Green Technology’ ‘ClassNK releases white paper - Towards MASS social implementation Bureau Veritas – has published a two new documents: ‘PPR 10 – 24 April To 28 April 2023’ ‘GTT, TotalEnergies, LMG and Bureau Veritas join forces to develop a large-scale LH2 Carrier’. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released four member alerts: ‘Stowaway Activity in the Dominican Republic-Puerto Rico Trade’ ‘Good Catch Update: High and Mighty - Anticipating US River High Water Effects’ 'Currents - the American Club's In-house Newsletter' 'Brazil: International Seafarer Identification Document (SID)'. GARD – has published an update entitled ‘Navigating safely through the seasonal fishing ban in Chinese waters’. The London P&I – has published a circular entitled ‘Circular 7.133: Additional Premium Areas'. SKULD – has updated an article entitled ‘Turkey: Pollution fines and criminal proceedings 2023’. Britannia P&I – has released three updates: ‘Loss Prevention Webinar: Piracy and armed robbery’ ‘Port Sudan: Situation remains stable' ‘Brazil – Seaman’s book no longer valid for immigration purposes. North Standard – has issued a Industry News Alert entitled ‘Russia - Ukraine War: Impact on Shipping’. West – has issued an bulletin entitled ‘Brazil – Changes to the Immigration Requirements for Seafarers’. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Coast Guard Maritime Commons – Have released ‘Information on delays in the production of merchant mariner credentials’. IIMS – have published ‘How to protect battery systems update by the Norwegian Maritime Authority’. EMSA – have released their 'April Newsletter'. New from Witherbys Out Now! eBook available now! eBook available now! Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of a crew member on board the 'Moana Chief' as it was leaving the Port of Auckland. As the telescopic accommodation ladder was being retrieved, a crew member’s lower leg became trapped between the fixed upper ladder and the moving lower ladder, resulting in serious injury to their leg. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 107/14/5 – 03/05/2023 – SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. MSC 107/5/9 – 03/05/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). MSC 107/14/2 – 03/05/2023 – SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. MSC 107/17/31 – 02/05/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. MSC 107/12/2 – 02/05/2023 – SHIP DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. MSC 107/14/1 – 02/05/2023 – SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. MSC 107/5/12 – 02/05/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). MSC 107/14/3 – 02/05/2023 – SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. MSC 107/5/10 – 02/05/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). MSC 107/14/4 – 02/05/2023 – SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 17 Friday 28th April 2023
Friday 28th April 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 17, 2023 – Friday 28th April 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued two amendments: 'MGN 276 (M+F) Amendment 1: Fire protection - maintenance of portable fire extinguishers' 'MGN 374 (M+F) Amendment 1: Periodic inspection and testing of seamless steel pressurised gas cylinders'. Australia – has published a Marine Order entitled 'Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements — national law) Amendment Order 2023'. USA – has issued a Marine Safety Bulletin entitled 'Merchant Mariner Credentialing Delays'. Liberia – has issued a Marine Advisory entitled 'Guidance on the Continued Validity of VHF Radiocommunications Equipment Installed and Used on Ships and Other Vessels'. Marshall Islands – has produced three notices: 'Implementation of Mandatory International Maritime Instruments' 'Entities Acting on Behalf of the Maritime Administrator and their Roles in Ensuring Compliance with Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations' 'Ballast Water Management'. Singapore – has published two circulars: 'APR (Supplementary) – Notices to Mariners No 25 to 26' 'Use of Automated Lanes to Sea Crew of all Nationalities'. Hong Kong – has issued two information notices: 'Knowledge of Hong Kong Maritime Legislation as required by Regulation I/10, paragraph 2 of STCW Convention' 'A fatal accident happened on board during lifting operation'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published four documents: 'BV Delivers an Approval in Principle o a New-Gen Offshore Access Gangway Facility' 'A*Star Establishes Centre for Maritime Digitalisation with Flagship Research Programme to Deploy AI Technologies in the Maritime Industry' 'Emergency Response Service (ERS)' 'Approval of Service Suppliers'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Japan P&I Club – has released two member alerts: 'USA – Increase in OPA 90 Limits of Liability' 'China-Qingdao and Shanghai Ports-Focus on Ships with Mechanical and Electrical Failures by PSCOs'. The Shipowners' Club – has released a bulletin entitled 'Contracting themes in offshore wind charters' . The Swedish Club – has issued a circular entitled 'War Risk Insurance 2023 - Notice of cancellation' . West – has issued a two bulletins: 'Disruption and Closure of the Port of Port Sudan (Update) ' 'Poles Apart? An Introduction to the Regulation of Polar Shipping'. UK P&I – has released a member alert entitled 'Bulk cargo shortage claim in China' . SKULD – has issued two new articles: 'Maritime security: 2022 year in review' 'Sudan: Update and maritime implications'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA – has released their ' EMSA Facts & Figures 2022 '. IIMS – has published an evaluation of the USCG PSC Report 2022 . New from Witherbys eBook available now! Out Now! eBook available now! Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of a crew member on board the 'Moana Chief' as it was leaving the Port of Auckland. As the telescopic accommodation ladder was being retrieved, a crew member’s lower leg became trapped between the fixed upper ladder and the moving lower ladder, resulting in serious injury to their leg. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC 80/INF.7 – 24/04/2023 – HARMFUL AQUATIC ORGANISMS IN BALLAST WATER. MEPC 80/INF.11 – 24/04/2023 – HARMFUL AQUATIC ORGANISMS IN BALLAST WATER. MEPC 80/6/4 – 24/04/2023 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SHIPS. FAL.1/Circ.120 – 24/04/2023 – CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965, AS AMENDED. MSC 107/3/6 – 24/04/2023 – CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. MSC 107/6/4 – 24/04/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF FURTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF SHIPS RELATING TO THE USE OF FUEL OIL. MSC 107/6/3 – 24/04/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF FURTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF SHIPS RELATING TO THE USE OF FUEL OIL. MSC 107/6/5 – 24/04/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF FURTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF SHIPS RELATING TO THE USE OF FUEL OIL. MSC 107/17/29 – 24/04/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. VP.FOEIPPR2 – 24/04/2023 – Black carbon emissions from ships impacting the Arctic. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 16 Friday 21st April 2023
Friday 21st April 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 16, 2023 – Friday 21st April 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued an amendment entitled 'MGN 394 (M+F) Amendment 1: Local supplier of fuel oil registration'. Panama – has published a circular entitled 'Regulations of Maritime Labour Inspection and other provisions regarding life, work, accommodation, certification and endowment conditions of seafarers on board ships of Panamanian flag'. Singapore – has issued four updates: 'Port Marine Notice No. 30 of 2023 Repair Works on Floating Sea Barrier Off Sentosa' 'Port Marine Notice No. 31 of 2023 Supply and Delivery of Sand at Changi East Deposition Area (CEDA)' 'Port Marine Notice No. 32 of 2023 Maintenance Work at Shell Single Buoy Mooring' 'Port Marine Notice No. 33 of 2023 Repair Works on Pontoon at Pulau Seringat'. Hong Kong – has issued one amendment entitled 'Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I and II and the IBC Code'. Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society – has published a document entitled 'Technical Guidelines for Data Exchange of Ship Digital Survey 2023'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released a Technical Circular entitled 'Guidance for recording entries in the Ballast Water Record Book'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'Amendments to MARPOL Annex I - Prohibition on the use and carriage for use as fuel of heavy fuel oil by ships in Arctic waters'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released two member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: Incident Damages Captain's Pride (COLREGS)' 'Notice to Mariners: Waters Around Taiwan'. GARD – has issued an update 'Slow down for right whales along the North American East Coast'. West – has issued three news articles: 'Sudan - Disruption and Closure of the Port of Port Sudan' 'Biosecurity - Insect Infestation on Ships' 'AIS Assisted Collisions'. SKULD – has issued two articles: 'A vessel’s preparation before crude oil loading' 'Guidelines on carriage of lithium-ion batteries in containers'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA – has released their RPAS survey questionnaire for maritime authorities in the EU and EFTA 2023. UK P&I – has published a new Lesson Learnt with Death of an Engine Rating. New from Witherbys eBook available now! Out Now! eBook available now! Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the fire in a cargo container on deck, on board the MV 'CMA CGM Rabelais'. The accident resulted in a serious injury to a crew member during the fire-fighting operation. Ireland – The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) has released a report into the sinking of the FV 'Anna Louise' near Glengarriff Harbour, Bantry Bay, Co. Cork. The accident was caused by a wave coming over the stern flooding the boat. No injuries were reported. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 107/3/7 – 20/04/2023 – CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. MSC 107/2/4 – 20/04/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. MSC 107/2/5 – 20/04/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. PPR 10/J/4 – 19/04/2023 – PROVISIONAL TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE WORKING, TECHNICAL AND DRAFTING GROUPS EXPECTED TO BE ESTABLISHED DURING PPR 10. PPR 10/J/6 – 19/04/2023 – BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND SUMMARIES OF DOCUMENTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS 5, 14 AND 17 RELATING TO MARINE BIOSAFETY. C 129/4(A)/2 – 19/04/2023 – STRATEGY, PLANNING AND REFORM. C 129/4(A)/1 – 19/04/2023 – STRATEGY, PLANNING AND REFORM. MSC 107/17/27 – 19/04/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. MSC 107/17/30 – 19/04/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. MSC 107/15/3 – 19/04/2023 – NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND SEARCH AND RESCUE. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 15 Friday 14th April 2023
Friday 14th April 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 15, 2023 – Friday 14th April 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA – has issued two updates: 'Fire Safety on Small Passenger Vessels' 'Improper Use of Heat Cables is a Fire Hazard'. Liberia – has released two updates: 'Marine Security Advisory: 02/2023 - U.S. Coast Guard Revises Security Advisory Regarding Ports Not Maintaining Effective Anti-Terrorism Measures' 'Marine Advisory: 07/2023 - Safety Construction Intermediate And Renewal Survey Windows'. Panama – has published a circular entitled 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear.' Singapore – has issued three updates 'Port Marine Notice No.29 of 2023 Construction of Marine Viaduct Off Woodlands Jetty' 'Port Marine Notice No.28 of 2023 Reclamation And Marine Works At Tuas Western Coast' 'APR (Supplementary) – Notices to Mariners No 23 to 24'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published a document entitled 'Vitol's V-Bunkers Unveils First Electric - Hybrid Bunker Tanker in Singapore'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released three member alerts: 'Panama Canal Green Vessel Classification System' 'Port of New Orleans US CBP Policy Regarding Ship Slops and Sludge' 'Colombia Drug Smuggling - Report 2023'. GARD – has issued an update 'Drug smuggling on the increase in Mexican ports'. Japan P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Measures to assure safe navigation during the peak season of drift-net fishing in the Seto Inland Sea'. Britannia P&I – has issued a document entitled 'Cargo Ventilation Logs'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'MSS Case April: Injury in heavy weather'. West P&I Club – has published two updates: 'USA - Updated Californian “At Berth” Regulation and New Reporting Requirements (Updated)' 'AIS Assisted Collisions'. UK P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'Crew Health Advice: Parkinson's Disease'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMB – has released their Q1 Piracy Report for 2023. CHIRP – has published their annual digest 2022/23. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the fire in a cargo container on deck, on board the MV 'CMA CGM Rabelais'. The accident resulted in a serious injury to a crew member during the fire-fighting operation. Ireland – The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) has released a report into the sinking of the FV 'Anna Louise' near Glengarriff Harbour, Bantry Bay, Co. Cork. The accident was caused by a wave coming over the stern flooding the boat. No injuries were reported. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 107/19/1 – 12/04/2023 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. MEPC 80/6/2 – 12/04/2023 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SHIPS. MSC 107/2/1 – 12/04/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. MEPC 80/INF.6 – 12/04/2023 – REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. MASS-JWG 2/2/5 – 12/04/2023 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSES OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. MEPC 80/12 – 12/04/2023 – TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT. MASS-JWG 2/WP.2 – 12/04/2023 – CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMAT AND INPUT RECEIVED FOR THE TABLE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION FOR THE PREFERRED OPTION FOR ADDRESSING MASS COMMON ISSUES OF THE MSC, LEG AND FAL COMMITTEES (MASS-JWG 1/WP.1, ANNEX 1). Circular Letter No.4706 – 11/04/2023 – "Making headway on the IMO MASS Code" Symposium co-sponsored by IMO and the Republic of Korea (30 May 2023). NCSR 10/21/11 – 11/04/2023 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. NCSR 10/9/1 – 11/04/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO ECDIS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (RESOLUTION MSC.530(106)) TO FACILITATE A STANDARDIZED DIGITAL EXCHANGE OF SHIPS' ROUTE PLANS. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 14 Friday 7th April 2023
Friday 7th April 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 14, 2023 – Friday 7th April 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has published three updates: • 'MGN 684 (M) Safety of powered watercraft' • 'MIN 538 Amendment 5 (M) Codes of practice – authorisation of certifying authorities' • 'MGN 683 (M+F) IMO carbon reduction measures'. • USA – has issued a marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Reduced Visibility from the Navigation Bridge'. • Singapore – has released a port marine notice entitled 'Repair Works at Police Coast Guard Lim Chu Kang Base'. Recent Class Society Guidance • China Classification Society – has published a document entitled 'Rules for Construction of Ocean-going Steel Fishing Vessels 2023 RCN No.1'. • Indian Register of Shipping – has issued two updates: • 'Prohibition on the use and carriage for use as fuel of heavy fuel oil by ships in Arctic waters' • 'Measures to Improve Compliance and Minimize Risk of Port State Control Detentions'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: The New Guy Animated Images'. • Gard – has issued three updates: • 'A brief introduction to the High Seas Treaty' • 'The Asian Gypsy Moth has been given a new name' • 'Lithium-ion battery fires – industry guidance and conference address risks'. • Japan P&I Club – has published three updates: • 'IG launches a second safety animation to help prevent injuries and loss of life during mooring operations'. • 'Status of Maritime Conventions (as of 1 April 2023)' • 'Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route and its vicinity in 2023-Result of navigation safety measures'. • The Shipowners' Club – has released an update entitled 'Technology, risk and insurance – Getting the right perspective'. • West P&I Club – has published two updates: • 'FuelEU Maritime - Looking at the Potential Implications on Ships' • 'China - Guangxi MSA Announces New Shipping Routes for the Beibu Gulf'. • UK P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'California - CARB Mandatory At-Berth Regulation'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • UK MAIB – has released volume one of their safety digest for 2023. • Britannia P&I Club – has published the April edition of Crew Watch. Recent Accident Reports • Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the fatal fall of a crew member on board the MV 'Seminole'. The accident occurred while the ship was berthed at Constan.a, Romania. The ship was required to shift 10 m astern and while heading to the aft mooring station to oversee the final securing of the mooring lines, the chief officer fell down a flight of stairs and was found unconscious. The injured chief officer was transferred by an ambulance to a local hospital, where he passed away two days later. Recent IMO Circulars • MSC 107/2/2 – 05/04/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. • Circular Letter No.4710 – 05/04/2023 – Seventy-third session of the Technical Cooperation Committee (16 to 19 October 2023). • TC 73/1 – 05/04/2023 – PROVISIONAL AGENDA. • Circular Letter No.4702 – 05/04/2023 – Fifteenth meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (26 to 30 June 2023). • MSC 107/INF.15 – 05/04/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). • ISWG-GHG 14/INF.1 – 05/04/2023 – LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. • MSC 107/INF.16 – 05/04/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). • MSC 107/INF.12 – 05/04/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). • MSC 107/INF.10 – 05/04/2023 – GOAL-BASED NEW SHIP CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. • MSC 107/INF.17 – 05/04/2023 – MEASURES TO ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY. 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 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. • 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) • 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) • 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) • 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) • 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) • 17-21 July – IMO Council • 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) • 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) • 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) • 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) • 23-24 November – IMO Council • 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Shipping Regulations and Guidance Forward this email to a friend Graphical user interface, website Description automatically generated Graphical user interface, website Description automatically generated Graphical user interface, application, PowerPoint Description automatically generated Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Website 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 13 Friday 31st March 2023
Friday 31st March 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 13, 2023 – Friday 31st March 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has published two updates: • 'MIN 690: Guidance on the MCA Oral Examination Booking, the Issue of Notices of Eligibility (NOEs) and the Online Oral Examination Processes' • 'MSN 1874 (M+F) Amendment 7 Marine Equipment – United Kingdom conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment, Other Approval and Standards'. • Cyprus – has issued three circulars: • '2024 IMO Gender Equality Award' • 'Crude oil and petroleum products of Russian Federation origin - reporting obligations' • 'Calculation of the Global Share for the Owners of Foreign Ships, Charterers and Ship Managers for the fiscal year 2023'. Recent Class Society Guidance • American Bureau of Shipping – has published a guidance note entitled 'Structural Direct Analysis for High-Speed Craft'. • Lloyd's Register – has released two updates: • 'EU ‘Fit for 55’ - EU ETS and updates to EU MRV' • 'EU ‘Fit for 55’ - FuelEU Regulation'. • Class NK – has issued four updates: • 'Compliance with the Ship Recycling Convention/Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 on Ship Recycling (EU-SRR)- For Liberian flagged vessels' • 'Notification for Survey / Audit Attendance by Recognized Organizations for Palau flagged vessel' • 'Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 79' • 'Designation of the Mediterranean Sea Area as an Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter (PM) under MARPOL ANNEX VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Ship Pollution in the Yangtze River Delta'. • Gard – has issued updated 'Guidance on Stowaways'. • Japan P&I Club – has published two updates: • 'Preventing Damage to Harbour Facilities-Part 4 and Part 5' • 'China-Circular on revised fishing ban periods'. • NorthStandard – has issued an update on the 'Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria'. • The Shipowners' Club – has released an update entitled 'Mooring Operations'. • West P&I Club – has published two updates: • 'South and Central America – Drug Smuggling' • 'Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates'. • UK P&I Club – has issued two updates: • 'IG launch second safety animation to help prevent injuries and loss of life during mooring operations' • 'Refugee and Migrant Crisis: An ongoing issue where shipping can make a difference'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • UK MAIB – has published details of their current investigations. Recent Accident Reports • Germany – The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has published an investigation report into the foundering of the sailing boat 'Silja', which resulted in the death of one crew member. The accident took place in the Accumer Ee tidal inlet, Germany and was caused by short, steep waves, which caused the boat to capsize. • Ireland – The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has published a report into the fire and loss of the yacht 'Black Magic' off the South Coast of Cork, Ireland. The outboard engine, which was mounted on the transom of the yacht caught fire. The fire rapidly spread and within an hour the yacht was consumed by fire and sank. No injuries were reported. Recent IMO Circulars • MSC 107/5/4 – 29/03/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). • FAL 47/INF.1 – 29/03/2023 – LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. • MSC 107/4 – 29/03/2023 – GOAL-BASED NEW SHIP CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. • NCSR 10/16/2 – 29/03/2023 – REVISION OF SOLAS REGULATION V/23 AND ASSOCIATED INSTRUMENTS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF PILOT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS. • MSC 107/4/2 – 28/03/2023 – GOAL-BASED NEW SHIP CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. • AFS.1/Circ.86 – 28/03/2023 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001. • MSC 107/17/15 – 28/03/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. • MSC 107/13 – 27/03/2023 – HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. • NWRC.1/Circ.62 – 27/03/2023 – CONVENIO INTERNACIONAL DE NAIROBI SOBRE LA REMOCIÓN DE RESTOS DE NAUFRAGIO, 2007. • Circular Letter No.2554/Rev.4 – 27/03/2023 – Implementation of the IMO unique company and registered owner Identification number scheme (resolution MSC.160(78)). 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 • Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 • Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. • 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) • 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) • 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) • 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) • 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) • 17-21 July – IMO Council • 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) • 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) • 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) • 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) • 23-24 November – IMO Council • 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 24th March 2023
Friday 24th March 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 12, 2023 – Friday 24th March 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has published two guidance notes: • 'MGN663 (F) Enclosed space entry on fishing vessels' • 'MGN 319 (M+F) Amendment 1 electronic chart plotting systems for small vessels'. • USA – has issued a marine safety alert entitled 'Inflatable Boat Safety: Do Not Over-Pressurize!'. • Liberia – has released three updates: • 'Inventory of Hazardous Materials' • 'Approval of Liquified Gas Carrier Cargo Operations Manual' • 'Approval of Operational Manuals for Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems (ODMCS)' • Bahamas – has published a marine notice entitled 'Countries Recognised by The Bahamas in Accordance with STCW Regulation I/10'. • Singapore – has released five updates: • 'Mooring and Unmooring of Vessels off Pulau Tekong' • 'Guidelines for Preventing Pollution During Bunkering Operations' • 'Reclamation Work at Pulau Tekong' • 'Soil Investigation Work off Tanjong Penjuru' • 'Adjustment of Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) from Yellow to Green and Updated COVID-19 Measures'. • Cyprus – has issued a shipping circular entitled '2023 IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at Sea'. • Malta – has published two new technical notices: • 'Liferafts with Extended Servicing Intervals' • 'International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)'. Recent Class Society Guidance • Bureau Veritas – has published an update entitled 'Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact: BV has Developed an Audit Framework to Verify Environmental Claims'. • Class NK – has released a technical note entitled 'Special requirements for Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs) regarding Bahamas flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: 26th Layer of Paint Eliminates the Need for Bolts (Preventative Maintenance)'. • SKULD – has published two articles: • 'The charterer’s role in a casualty' • 'Certificates of compliance for tank vessels in the United States'. • Japan P&I Club – has published five updates: • 'Argentina-Wash damage and speed regulation, River Plate and Parana River' • 'Updates on Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) for Filipino Crew' • 'Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route and its vicinity in 2023-Navigation safety measures lifted' • 'Guidance on the Rules 2023' • 'China-Shanghai and Yangtze River Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Ship Pollution'. • NorthStandard – has issued two updates: • 'Yemen: Port Situation *Update*' • 'Status of Libyan Ports - *Update*'. • The Shipowners' Club – has released two updates: • 'Knock-for-knock clauses and towage agreements: A Greek law perspective' • 'The US Department of Treasury (OFAC) and the US Department of Justice issue a joint Compliance note'. • The Swedish Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Russian Crude oil and/or petroleum product price cap attestation requirements'. • West P&I Club – has released three updates: • 'Peru – Northern and Central Regions Experiencing Unusually High Rainfall'. • 'UAE – Pollution Fine for Soot Discharge from Ship’s Inert Gas Systems at the Port of Fujairah' • 'USA - Updated Californian “At Berth” Regulation and New Reporting Requirements (Updated)'. • UK P&I Club – has published an article entitled 'Shanghai Municipality and Jiangsu Province Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Ship Pollution'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • UK MAIB – has issued a safety bulletin highlighting the hazards of flexible hose installations. Recent Accident Reports • Australia – The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a transport safety report into the collision between the bulk carrier 'Goliath' and the tugs 'York Cove' and 'Campbell Cove'. The incident occurred in Devonport, Tasmania. The tugs, which were unmanned at the time, sustained significant damage and subsequently sank. Pollution control and oil spill recovery measures were initiated, and the ensuing loss of fuel and other oils from the tugs were largely contained. 'Goliath' sustained minor damage to its bow. • Canada – The Transport Safety Board of Canada has published a marine transportation safety investigation report into the sinking of the fishing vessel 'Chief William Saulis', 12 nm north-north-east of Digby, Nova Scotia. As of December 2022, the body of one crew member had been recovered, with the other five crew members still missing. Recent IMO Circulars • PPR 10/5/8 – 23/03/2023 – REVIEW OF THE 2011 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BIOFOULING TO MINIMIZE THE TRANSFER OF INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES (RESOLUTION MEPC.207(62)). • PPR 10/5/10 – 23/03/2023 – REVIEW OF THE 2011 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BIOFOULING TO MINIMIZE THE TRANSFER OF INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES (RESOLUTION MEPC.207(62)). • PPR 10/5/11 – 22/03/2023 – REVIEW OF THE 2011 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BIOFOULING TO MINIMIZE THE TRANSFER OF INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES (RESOLUTION MEPC.207(62)). • MSC 107/19/3 – 22/03/2023 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. • MSC 107/17/9 – 22/03/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. • MEPC 80/INF.2 – 22/03/2023 – HARMFUL AQUATIC ORGANISMS IN BALLAST WATER. • MEPC 107/INF.2 – 22/03/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). • Circular Letter No.4700 – 21/03/2023 – International Day for Women in Maritime(18 May 2023) and Global Conference of the IMO Women in Maritime Associations (WIMAs) (18-19 May 2023). • NCSR 10/INF.9 – 21/03/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF GLOBAL MARITIME SAR SERVICES, INCLUDING HARMONIZATION OF MARITIME AND AERONAUTICAL PROCEDURES. • MSC 107/12/1 – 21/03/2023 – SHIP DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. 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 • Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 • Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. • 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) • 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) • 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) • 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) • 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) • 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) • 17-21 July – IMO Council • 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) • 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) • 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) • 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) • 23-24 November – IMO Council • 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 17th March 2023
Friday 17th March 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 11, 2023 – Friday 17th March 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has published three new or amended documents: two marine shipping notices: 'Food and Catering, Provision of Food and Fresh Water' 'ILO Work in Fishing Convention, Working Time' a marine guidance note entitled: 'ILO Work in Fishing Convention, Repatriation'. Liberia – has issued two marine advisories entitled: 'Guidance on Machinery Space Deficiencies' 'Minimum Requirements for Issuance of Dispensations'. Marshall Islands – has released three updated documents: a marine notice entitled: 'Carriage of Grain' a marine guidance titled: 'Maritime Cyber Risk Management' a marine safety advisory called 'Updating Very High Frequency (VHF) Radiocommunication Equipment'. Panama – has published two updated circulars: 'List of Recognized Organizations whose rules have been confirmed as conforming to the GBS' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear'. Singapore – has released two new documents: a shipping circular entitled: 'Resolutions Adopted by the 106th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization' a port marine circular: 'Replacement of Physical Landing Pass with Electronic Landing Pass for Arriving Sea Crew'. Hong Kong – has issued two new merchant shipping information notices: 'United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2023' 'United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) Regulation'. Cyprus – has published two new circulars: 'Cyprus Seafarer’s Identification and Sea Service Record Books (SISR Books) not required for certain categories of professionals working on board ocean going passenger ships and cruise ships under the Cyprus flag' 'Preventing drug and alcohol abuse on board Cyprus flagged vessels'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has published an update entitled 'Use Of EPL/SHaPoLi Power Reserve'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has released an article titled 'Bunker supply contracts – key considerations for the buyer'. Britannia – has published three new articles: 'Loss prevention brochure' 'Freight, demmurage and defence guide' 'Cover for third parties visiting or travelling on board'. The Shipowners' Club – has published an article entitled 'Risks associated with dirty engine room bilges'. West – has published two news articles entitled: 'New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published' 'India - Ban on Vessels Over Certain Age Profiles'. UK P&I Club – has issued two new circulars and three new articles: 'Circular 03/23: EU adopts 10th package of sanctions against Russia' 'Circular 04/23: US impose further sanctions against Russia' 'UN High Seas Treaty' 'The Modernisation of the Greek Code of Private Maritime Law' 'US - EPA Reminder of VGP Requirements'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released their February newsletter. ICS – has published two new articles: 'Disaster management for shipping and ports' 'Conserving biologically diverse areas beyond national boundaries'. Recent Accident Reports The Bahamas – The Bahamas Maritime Authority has recently published a marine safety investigation report into the collision between 'BGP Prospector' and an unnamed fishing vessel, which resulted in the loss of one life. The accident occurred off the coast of Suriname, where the 'BCP Prospector' was conducting seismic surveys. Following continued requests from the ship's chase vessel for the two fishing boats in the vicinity of the survey to recover their nets and vacate the area, the survey array's wide tow rope made contact with one of the fishing boats, causing it to capsize. Canada – The Transport Safety Board of Canada has recently published a marine transportation safety investigation report into the sinking of the tug 'Ingenika' and the barge 'Miller 204', which resulted in loss of life. The tug 'Ingenika', with 3 crew members on board, was towing the loaded barge 'Miller 204' in the Gardner Canal when the tug sank approximately 16 nm west-southwest of Kemano Bay, British Columbia. The barge subsequently drifted and went aground about 2.5 nm southwest from where the tug sank. The search and rescue operation located one surviving crew member on land and recovered the bodies of the two other crew members from the water. The barge was recovered; the tug was not found. Recent IMO Circulars SALVAGE.1/Circ.68 – 15/03/2023 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON SALVAGE, 1989 LC-LP.1/Circ.101/Corr.1 – 10/03/2023 CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL LC-LP.1/Circ.105 – 10/03/2023 – CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL MASS-JWG 2/3/1 – 08/03/23 – CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMAT AND INPUT RECEIVED FOR THE TABLE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION THE PREFERRED OPTION FOR ADDRESSING MASS COMMON ISSUES OF THE MSC, LEG AND FAL COMMITTEES (MASS-JWG 1/WP.1, ANNEX 1). MASS-JWG 2/2/1 – 08/03/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSEs OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. MASS-JWG 2/2/2 – 07/03/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSES OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC106, FAL47 AND LEG110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. MASS-JWG 2/2/3 – 07/03/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSES OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. PPR 10/6/4 – 07/03/23 – REDUCTION OF THE IMPACT ON THE ARCTIC OF BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. PPR 10/5/6 – 07/03/23 – REVIEW OF THE 2011 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BIOFOULING TO MINIMIZE THE TRANSFER OF INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES (RESOLUTION MEPC.207(62)). LEG 110/4(a)/2 – 07/03/23 – FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. 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 Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 10 Friday 10th March 2023
Friday 10th March 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 10, 2023 – Friday 10th March 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has published four documents: • 'MGN 670 (M) Ships built on or after 1st January 2009 and engaged on international voyages – guidance on SOLAS chapter II-1' • 'MGN 671 (M) Subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships of 80m in length and over' • 'MSN 1698 (M) Amendment 1 - The merchant shipping (passenger ship construction: ships of classes I, II and II(A)) regulations 1998' • 'MSN 1907 (M) - Application to ships built before 1st January 2009 and engaged on international voyages'. • Liberia – has issued a marine advisory entitled 'Authorization to ROs to approve Shipboard Plans and Manuals'. • Marshall Islands – has released two updates: • 'Maritime Cyber Risk Management' • 'False EPIRB Distress Alerts' • Malta – has published a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Focus on Planned Maintenance During Port State Control in Australian Ports'. Recent Class Society Guidance • American Bureau of Shipping – has released a news alert entitled 'SSE 9 Brief'. • DNV – has published an update entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on Ships Systems and Equipment (SSE 9)'. • Indian Register of Shipping – has issued a technical circular entitled 'Rescue Boat Lifting Arrangement Failure'. • Korean Register of Shipping – has released four updates: • 'SSE 9 - News Flash' • 'MEPC 79 - News Final' • 'Advance notice on the revision of the Classification Technical Rules (Machinery Part)' • 'Notice for Amendments to the KR Technical Rules (Guidance for Pt 1)'. • Class NK – has published a news alert entitled 'Deadline approaching for annual submission of vessels' emissions data and UK MRV update'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has released three updates: • 'Cover for War and Terrorism Risks, and Cover in Respect of Biological and Bio-Chemical etc. Weapons and Computer Viruses – 2023 Policy Year' • 'United States and European Union Impose Further Sanctions on Russia' • 'Good Catch Update: Mariners Forced to Walk the Plank (Accommodation Ladder)'. • Japan P&I Club – has issued two new articles: • 'US impose further sanctions against Russia' • 'EU sanctions-10th sanctions package against Russia'. • NorthStandard – has published an article entitled 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2023'. • The Shipowners' Club – has released an article entitled 'Challenges and opportunities for oil and gas shipowners in transitioning to renewables'. • West – has published an article entitled 'UN "High Seas Treaty" – Looking at the Potential Implications on Ships'. • UK P&I Club – has published two new documents: • 'Rising interest in methanol as ship fuel' • 'Crew Health Advice: Kidneys'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • IMO – has released a summary of the new BBNJ treaty. Recent Accident Reports • The Bahamas – The Bahamas Maritime Authority has published a marine safety investigation report into the collision between 'BGP Prospector' and an unnamed fishing vessel, which resulted in the loss of one life. The accident occurred off the coast of Suriname, where the 'BCP Prospector' was conducting seismic surveys. Following continued requests from the ship's chase vessel for the two fishing boats in the vicinity of the survey to recover their nets and vacate the area, the survey array's wide tow rope made contact with one of the fishing boats, causing it to capsize. • Canada – The Transport Safety Board of Canada has published a marine transportation safety investigation report into the sinking of the tug 'Ingenika' and the barge 'Miller 204', which resulted in loss of life. The tug 'Ingenika', with 3 crew members on board, was towing the loaded barge 'Miller 204' in the Gardner Canal when the tug sank approximately 16 nm west-southwest of Kemano Bay, British Columbia. The barge subsequently drifted and went aground about 2.5 nm southwest from where the tug sank. The search and rescue operation located one surviving crew member on land and recovered the bodies of the two other crew members from the water. The barge was recovered; the tug was not found. Recent IMO Circulars • MASS-JWG 2/3/1 – 08/03/23 – ONSIDERATION OF THE FORMAT AND INPUT RECEIVED FOR THE TABLE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION THE PREFERRED OPTION FOR ADDRESSING MASS COMMON ISSUES OF THE MSC, LEG AND FAL COMMITTEES (MASS-JWG 1/WP.1, ANNEX 1). • MASS-JWG 2/2/1 – 08/03/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSEs OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. • MASS-JWG 2/2/2 – 07/03/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSES OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC106, FAL47 AND LEG110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. • MASS-JWG 2/2/3 – 07/03/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSES OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. • PPR 10/6/4 – 07/03/23 – REDUCTION OF THE IMPACT ON THE ARCTIC OF BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. • PPR 10/5/6 – 07/03/23 – REVIEW OF THE 2011 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BIOFOULING TO MINIMIZE THE TRANSFER OF INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES (RESOLUTION MEPC.207(62)). • LEG 110/4(a)/2 – 07/03/23 – FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. • MASS-JWG 2/3 – 06/03/23 – CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMAT AND INPUT RECEIVED FOR THE TABLE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION THE PREFERRED OPTION FOR ADDRESSING MASS COMMON ISSUES OF THE MSC, LEG AND FAL COMMITTEES (MASS-JWG 1/WP.1, ANNEX 1). • LEG 110/4(a)/1 – 06/03/23 – FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. • MSC 107/4/1 – 06/03/23 – GOAL-BASED NEW SHIP CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. 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 • Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 • Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. • 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) • 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) • 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) • 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) • 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) • 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) • 17-21 July – IMO Council • 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) • 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) • 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) • 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) • 23-24 November – IMO Council • 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 9 Friday 3rd March 2023
Friday 3rd March 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 9, 2023 – Friday 3rd March 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA – has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Reader Rule Delayed'. Bahamas – has released five technical alerts: 'Voluntary Early Implementation of Revised IMDG Code' 'Russia and Ukraine' 'Eusabi Water Mist Heads Failing to Activate' 'United States Coast Guard QUALSHIP 21 & E-Zero Program' 'MARPOL VI Reg 27 – IMO List of ships expected to submit fuel report for 2022'. Singapore – has published a shipping circular entitled 'List of Active Shipping Circulars'. Hong Kong – has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'A serious injury accident happened on board during cleaning of cargo hold hatch coaming'. Cyprus – has issued a new circular entitled 'Vaccines against the COVID-19 virus – National Vaccination Plan for Seafarers'. Bermuda – has published a new merchant shipping guidance notice entitled 'Amendment 41-22 to IMDG Code'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released two news alerts: 'New SOLAS Chapter XV – Safe Carriage of Industrial Personnel' 'Updated VHF Radiocommunication Performance Standards'. Bureau Veritas – has published five new guidance documents: 'Rules for the classification of offshore units' 'Rules for the classification of harbour equipment' 'Rules for the classification of crew boats' 'Propeller in composite materials' 'Rudders in composite materials'. Class NK – has released a new technical document entitled 'Carriage of immersion suits onboard Panama flagged ship'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I – has released a new document entitled 'Amendments to the International Group Agreement'. GARD – has issued two new articles: 'MARIN TopTier - Investigating the causes of stack collapse and container losses at sea' 'Piracy trends and high risk areas'. Britannia P&I Club – has published an article entitled 'Carriage of Windmill Turbine Blades'. The London P&I Club – has published a new circular entitled 'The Russian Oil Price Cap – Updated to include Petroleum Price Cap'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'MSS Case March: Lost balance while washing down caused fatal injury'. West – has released six news alerts: 'Malacca and Singapore Straits – Increase of Piracy Incidents' 'Greece enacts new Code of Private Maritime Law' 'West launch two new products' 'USA - Updated Californian “At Berth” Regulation and New Reporting Requirements' 'Panama Canal – New “Disruption Charge” Tariff Implemented by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP)' 'Increase in limits of liability under OPA 90'. UK P&I Club – has published two new documents: 'UK P&I Club announce positive 2023 renewal results' 'Customs Fines in Senegal'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released a new document entitled 'Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Air Pollution'. MCA – has opened a consultation on the proposed new regulations entitled 'The Merchant Shipping (Counting and registration of persons on board) (amendment) regulations 2023' and are seeking views. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of three crew members on board the LNG carrier 'Pearl LNG' during maintenance work on the fire jockey hydrophore tank. The crew members were attempting to remove the inspection cover from the hydrophore when it dislodged violently and unexpectedly. It was found that the hydrophore was still pressurised when the cover was removed. Denmark – The DMAIB has released a marine accident report into the serious injury of a crew member on board the passenger/Ro-Ro ship 'Crown Seaways' during mooring operations in Copenhagen. The crew member's foot was trapped between the warping roller and the spring line after he lost his balance. It was found that the crew were not following the procedural documents to guide them in the mooring operation, and the crew member in question was inexperienced in mooring operations and so was not fully aware of the hazards involved. Recent IMO Circulars STCW.2/Circ.114 – 27/02/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 IMO.7/Circ.7 – 21/02/23 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.4 – 21/02/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.11 – 16/02/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PPR 10/6/1 – 16/02/23 – REDUCTION OF THE IMPACT ON THE ARCTIC OF BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. PPR 10/INF.11 – 16/02/23 – FOLLOW-UP WORK EMANATING FROM THE ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS MARINE PLASTIC LITTER FROM SHIPS. MASS-JWG 2/2 – 16/02/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSEs OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. MSC 106/19/Add.1 – 16/02/23 – REPORT OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE ON ITS 106TH SESSION. CCC 9/5 – 16/02/23 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. LEG 110/4(d) – 15/02/23 – FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. 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 Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 8 Friday 24th February 2023
Friday 24th February 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 8, 2023 – Friday 24th February 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA – has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Updating Contact Information for TWIC and MMC Eligibility Determinations'. Liberia – has updated a marine notice entitled 'Ship Radio/GMDSS Logbooks and Logbook Retention Policy'. Marshall Islands – has released three new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Flag Implementation of the Price Cap Policy for Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Russian Federation Origin' 'Accommodations, Recreational Facilities, Food, Catering, and Water' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Rescue Boat Lifting Arrangement Failure'. Panama – has updated a circular entitled 'List of Approved P&I Clubs/Insurers'. Singapore – has published a shipping circular entitled 'Reporting any Changes in the Registered Particulars of a Singapore Ship'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published a new guidance document entitled 'Condition monitoring systems'. DNV – has released an article entitled 'Use of biofuels in shipping'. Indian Register of Shipping – has issued a new technical circular entitled 'Reporting of data pertaining to Fuel Consumption, Single-Use Plastic and Bunker Supply in the digitalized online reporting platform (Swachh Sagar Portal)'. Korean Register of Shipping – has released two technical news alerts: 'Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 106' 'Issuance of AFS Certificate in accordance with the amendment of the AFS Convention to add the Cybutryne to the list of banned substances (Additional Information)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released two new documents: a circular entitled 'Condition Survey Requirement for Tankers Carrying Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) as Cargo' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Putting Near Misses to Good Use Animated Images'. GARD – has issued an article entitled 'Safe handling and carriage of scrap metal in bulk'. Britannia P&I Club – has published an article entitled 'Drifting Offshore - Best Practice'. Japan P&I Club – has released a news alert entitled 'Carriage of Jet A1 fuel to Myanmar'. The London P&I Club – has published two new circulars: 'War Risks Renewals – Policy Year 2023/24' '2023/2024 – Policy Year arrangements'. NorthStandard – has released a news alert entitled 'Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria', and three circulars: 'The Launch of NorthStandard' 'The Rule Books and List of Correspondents (LOC) for NorthStandard Ltd and North of England P&I DAC 2023/24' 'Policy Year 2023 - Renewal'. Steamship Mutual – has released two new circulars: 'Appointment of new Partners and Managers' 'Confirmatory Letters of P&I Cover'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued a new circular entitled 'Club Rules 2023'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Turkey: Latest status on Limak Port'. West – has released two news alerts: '2023 Renewal: West’s premium exceeds US$300m for first time after successful renewal' 'Crew Changes – New Entry Requirements in Qatar and Venezuela'. UK P&I Club – has published a circular entitled 'War Risks P&I Excess Cover'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released the January 2023 issue of their Newsletter. SIGTTO – has published their Winter 2022–2023 Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has recently released a report into the accident on board the fishing vessel 'Klævtind 1', which foundered outside Bleik, Anda, Norway. The accident occurred after the vessel sailed too far on its set course and ran aground. An attempt was made to tow the vessel but this failed and it sank. All six members of the crew were rescued. Recent IMO Circulars IMO.7/Circ.7 – 21/02/23 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.4 – 21/02/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.11 – 16/02/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PPR 10/6/1 – 16/02/23 – REDUCTION OF THE IMPACT ON THE ARCTIC OF BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. PPR 10/INF.11 – 16/02/23 – FOLLOW-UP WORK EMANATING FROM THE ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS MARINE PLASTIC LITTER FROM SHIPS. MASS-JWG 2/2 – 16/02/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSEs OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. MSC 106/19/Add.1 – 16/02/23 – REPORT OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE ON ITS 106TH SESSION. CCC 9/5 – 16/02/23 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. LEG 110/4(d) – 15/02/23 – FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. NCSR 10/10/5 – 15/02/23 – DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SERVICES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES ON MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI). Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. 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 Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 7 Friday 17th February 2023
Friday 17th February 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 7, 2023 – Friday 17th February 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has released a marine guidance note entitled 'Unmanned non-self-propelled barges – MARPOL Annexes I and IV Exemptions'. • USA – has published three documents: • 'Engine Room Exhaust Hazards on Fishing Vessels' • 'Verify Gateway Handhold Arrangements' • 'Reporting Sexual Misconduct on U.S. Vessels'. • Liberia – has issued a marine security advisory entitled 'Removal of the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA)' • Marshall Islands – has released two marine safety advisories: • 'Sunsetting of Traditional Paper Nautical Charts' • 'Fire-Fighting Outfits - Protective Clothing' • Singapore – has published four updates: • 'Crew Change and Shore Leave for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination' • 'Dredging Work at Police Coast Guard at Gul Basin' • 'Soil Investigation at Safti Live Firing Area and Off Kranji Dam' • 'Singaporean Notices to Mariners: Temporary and Preliminary Notes'. Recent Class Society Guidance • American Bureau of Shipping – has published two regulatory news items: • 'CARB at Berth Regulation' • 'HTW 9 Brief'. • DNV – has published an article entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee On Human Element, Training And Watchkeeping (HTW 9)'. • Class NK – has issued three updates: • 'Starting e-Certificate service for Japanese flagged vessels' • 'New versions (Ver. 10.0.0) of Structural Calculation Software for IACS' • 'New version of “PrimeShip-HULL” of Part C of the Rules is now available'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has released two new member alerts: • 'Turkey – P&I Cover Issue' • 'The Price Cap on Russian Oil: An Update'. • GARD – has issued two updates: • 'Enforcement of California’s new At-Berth Regulation began on 1 January 2023' • 'Summary of the International Group’s review into the potential for delays in the contracting and engagement of salvage services in marine casualties'. • Britannia P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Executive Summary of the Group’s Review into the Potential for Delays in the Contracting and Engagement of Salvage Services in Marine Casualties'. • North – has release seven news alerts: • 'No Scrubs: Countries and Ports where Restrictions on EGCS Discharges Apply *Update*' • 'COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak - Impact on Shipping *Update*' • 'US and Canada release Flighted Spongy Moth Complex (Asian Gypsy Moth) requirements for 2023' • 'Russia - Ukraine War: Impact on shipping' • 'CARB to Further Curb Exhaust Emissions from Ships in Californian Ports' • 'Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria' • 'Strikes close Finnish ports', • The Shipowners' Club – has issued three news alerts: • 'Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance for Smaller Craft Booklet 2023' • 'Passenger Dive Boat Liability Insurance FAQs 2023' • 'Updated IG Circular: The Price on Russian oil and petroleum products – Executive summary'. • West – has released four updates: • 'UKHO Intend to Cease Paper Chart Production by 2030 (Updated)' • 'Georgia - Drifting Sea Mines Reported off the Batumi Shoreline (Black Sea)' • 'China – Shanghai MSA issue changes to vessel traffic management in Changjiangkou' • 'West P&I 2023 Rule Book now available'. • UK P&I Club – has published four updates: • 'Venepandi Breaking News No.80: New protocol to crew changes on all Venezuelan ports' • 'California - CARB Mandatory At-Berth Regulation' • 'Panama Canal Authority - New "Disruption Charges" Tariff' • 'Inside Ship - Fasteners'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • IMO – has published an article entitled 'Learning the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic'. • UK MAIB – has released a list of their current accident investigations. Recent Accident Reports • Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released a report into the accident on board the fishing vessel 'Klævtind 1', which foundered outside Bleik, Andøya, Norway. The accident occurred after the vessel sailed too far on its set course and ran aground. An attempt was made to tow the vessel but this failed and it sank. All six members of the crew were rescued. Recent IMO Circulars • PPR 10/6/1 – 16/02/23 – REDUCTION OF THE IMPACT ON THE ARCTIC OF BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. • PPR 10/INF.11 – 16/02/23 – FOLLOW-UP WORK EMANATING FROM THE ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS MARINE PLASTIC LITTER FROM SHIPS. • MASS-JWG 2/2 – 16/02/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSEs OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. • MSC 106/19/Add.1 – 16/02/23 – REPORT OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE ON ITS 106TH SESSION. • CCC 9/5 – 16/02/23 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. • LEG 110/4(d) – 15/02/23 – FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. • NCSR 10/10/5 – 15/02/23 – DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SERVICES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES ON MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI). • E&T 38/2/3 – 15/02/23 – PREPARATION OF DRAFT EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS TO THE AMENDMENTS TO THE IMDG CODE (AMENDMENT 41-22). • E&T 38/3/6 – 15/02/23 – PREPARATION OF DRAFT AMENDMENTS (42-24) TO THE IMDG CODE. • MEPC.1/Circ/885/Rev.1 – 15/02/23 – PREPARATION OF DRAFT AMENDMENTS (42-24) TO THE IMDG CODE.REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ASSESSING IMPACTS ON STATES OF CANDIDATE MEASURES. Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. 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 • Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 • Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. • 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) • 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) • 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) • 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) • 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) • 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) • 17-21 July – IMO Council • 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) • 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) • 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) • 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) • 23-24 November – IMO Council • 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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 10th February 2023
Friday 10th February 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 6, 2023 – Friday 10th February 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA – has released a safety alert entitled 'Saltwater Intrusion Causes Damage to Electric Vehicle Batteries'. Liberia – has published two new marine advisories entitled: 'Red Rocket Parachute Flare L-35 / L-35A (Pirolec)' 'Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI Regulations in the State of Israel'. Panama – has released four new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Panama Flag Annual Safety Inspection (ASI) - Fire Safety and ISM Questionnaire' three circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Immersion Suits requirement, inspection and service' 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)'. Singapore – has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Discontinuation of Harbour Craft Port Dues Concession for Floating Storage Units / Floating Storage Regassification Units Supporting LNG Bunkering and Breakbulk Activities in Port'. Cyprus – has released two new documents: a circular entitled 'Entry into force of amendments to IMO International Conventions and Instruments: June to December 2023' a sanctions information notice entitled 'New UN and EU restrictive measures against Somalia'. Recent Class Society Guidance No Class Society updates have been released in the past week. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released two new member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: Effective No Smoking Policy - Safety at Heights' 'Earthquakes in Turkey: Impacts on Ports and Terminals'. GARD – has issued an article entitled 'Why our thinking on human rights at sea should not end with seafarers'. Japan P&I Club – has released three new documents: two circulars: 'Excess War P&I reinsurance for 2023/24 Policy Year' 'Price cap for crude oil and petroleum products of Russian FederationOrigin-Request for Attestation (No.2)' a news alert entitled 'China-Shanghai MSA issued notice Changjiangkou and its adjacent waters on strengthening vessel traffic effective from 1 February 2023'. North – has published four news alerts: 'Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria' 'Compulsory health insurance for entering Qatar' 'New disruption charges in force at Panama Canal' 'New navigation requirements to prevent collisions in CJK'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued two news alerts: 'The Shipowners’ Club doesn’t like surprises' 'Update to Notice of alteration to terms and conditions dated 21 December 2022'. The Standard Club – has published three new articles: 'Improved traffic management in Changjiangkou: Notice by Shanghai MSA' 'Crew Restrictions Return in India and Japan Following China Easing' 'Turkish P&I cover issue'. West – has released a circular entitled 'Class 1 & 2 Rules changes for 2023'. UK P&I Club – has published a news alert entitled 'Navigating the risk of Soybean Transportation '. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO – has launched a questionnaire for users of the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS), seeking their views on the operation, effectiveness and efficiency of the system. Recent Accident Reports Australia – The ATSB has recently published a safety report on a gas control equipment malfunction which occurred on the liquified hydrogen tanker 'Suiso Frontier'. This resulted in a gas flame briefly propagating onto the deck, but did not cause a fire or explosion. It was found that the ship's gas combustion unit's air fan discharge damper actuators were fitted with the wrong type of solenoid valves, which ultimately resulted in one of the valves failing. Recent IMO Circulars BUNKERS.1/Circ.99 – 09/02/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001 IMO.7/Circ.6 – 09/02/23 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION III.3/Circ.9 – 09/02/23 – CASUALTY ANALYSIS AND STATISTICS MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.5/Rev.4 – 08/02/23 – ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE AND THEIR SUBSIDIARY BODIES COLREG.2/Circ.79 – 08/02/23 – TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES "IN NORRA KVARKEN" MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.21 – 03/02/23 – NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE LC-LP.1/Circ.104 – 03/02/23 – CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL PMP.1/Circ.229 – 17/01/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEXES I AND IV ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MEPC.329(76) AND MEPC.330(76) PMP.7/Circ.81 – 17/01/23 – 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 IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX TO THE PROTOCOL ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MEPC.328(76) STCW.2/Circ.113 – 12/01/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.15/Rev.2 – 09/01/23 – GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW AND VALIDATION OF MODEL COURSES MSC.1/Circ.1500/Rev.2 – 04/01/23 – GUIDANCE ON DRAFTING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1974 SOLAS CONVENTION AND RELATED MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. 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 Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly 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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