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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 2 Friday 14th January 2022
Friday 14th January 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 2, 2022 � Friday 14th January 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia � has updated a marine notice entitled 'Consolidated List of Fees and Charges for Official Documents and Services'. Marshall Islands � has released two new marine safety advisories: 'Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Data Reporting' 'Global Positioning System Rollover - 2022'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Maritime Affairs & Casualty Investigations of Panama flagged vessels' 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)'. Bahamas � has released a new technical alert entitled 'COVID-19'. Hong Kong � has issued three new merchant shipping information notes: 'Man overboard accident while renewing accommodation ladder wire at sea' 'A fatal accident of falling from the maintenance platform of a hose handling crane' 'Dragging anchor causing grounding of a vessel which resulted in marine and coastal pollution of fuel oil'. Bermuda � has published a new shipping notice entitled 'Discharge of Sewage � Clarification'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'Upcoming BWMS compliance due dates � some practical recommendations'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released a new technical circular entitled 'Amendments to The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual'. Lloyd's Register � has published two Class news alerts: 'MARPOL Annex VI � Fuel Oil Sampling Points' 'Temporary investigation process during COVID-19 Pandemic, after machinery failure in Shanghai�s territory'. Class NK � has released a technical news alert entitled 'AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) � Planned Maintenance'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Cover for War and Terrorism Risks, and Cover in Respect of Biological and Bio-chemical Etc. Weapons and Computer Viruses - 2022 Policy Year' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Using Inadequate Bollards and Make Safety a Part of Your Every Day'. GARD � has published three alerts: 'Avoid machinery failures in Shanghai waters' 'Ghana to impose fines on ships with unvaccinated personnel' 'Handling of COVID-19 positive crew cases in China'. Britannia P&I � has released three news alerts: 'United Arab Emirates (UAE): Pollution Fines in Fujairah' 'Turkey: Pollution Fines � New Tariffs' 'Indonesia Imposes Immediate Ban on Coal Exports'. Japan P&I � has issued a news alert entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.111'. The Standard Club � has released seven new documents: 'Hong Kong extends entry ban to recent visitors to various countries due to COVID-19 concerns' 'Hong Kong bans flights from Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, UK and USA' 'Indonesian coal export ban update' 'BIMCO launches new SEV-GUARDCON contract' 'COVID-19 � WHO guide for the management of COVID-19 on board cargo ships and fishing vessels' 'COVID-19 - China update' 'Focus on Turkiye: Marine pollution fines as of 1 January 2022'. Steamship Mutual � has issued a circular entitled 'Notice of General Meeting'. The Swedish Club � has published a member alert entitled 'Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in Ghana'. West � has released a news alert entitled 'COVID-19: A Harbinger of Positive Change for Shipowners and Seafarers?'. UK P&I � has issued four new articles: 'Press Release: UK P&I Club issues crew health advice on contact dermatitis' 'Ghana: Covid-19 fines coming into effect on 1st February 2022' 'Turkey � 2022 Tariffs for Sea Pollution Fines' 'WHO Guidance for Managing Covid-19 Cases or Outbreak Onboard Ships'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS and IMPA � has released an updated guide entitled �Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements�. IMB � has published their report on incidents of piracy in 2021. Piracy and armed robbery attacks reached the lowest recorded level since 1994, but the IMB warns that the risk to crews in the Gulf of Guinea remains high. EMSA � has released the January 2022 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into a serious injury sustained by the Master during crane operations on board the general cargo hopper dredger vessel 'Fabio Duo'. The Master had climbed the stairs to look into the cargo hold when the crane moved and he was trapped between the coaming and body of the crane. It was found that there was a weak communication structure on board which contributed to a lack of trust between the key crew members, and that the Master may have missed the instruction in the SMS Manual that prohibited access to the open deck when the crane was in operation. Denmark � The DMAIB has released a marine accident report on the grounding of the general cargo ship 'Beaumaiden' near Sorthat Odde, Bornholm, Denmark. The OOW had fallen asleep in his cabin, leaving the bridge unmanned for approximately four hours before the ship ran aground. He was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Further, the bridge navigational watch alarm system had been disabled, so the other crew members were not alerted to the fact that nobody was in control of the ship. Recent IMO Circulars STCW.2/Circ.106 � 24/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.11 � 24/12/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE AND GAP ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONS EMANATING FROM THE LEGAL COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.896 � 21/12/21 � 2021 GUIDANCE ON TREATMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES FOR CALCULATION AND VERIFICATION OF THE ATTAINED EEDI AND EEXI. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.10 � 21/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.883/Rev.1 � 16/12/21 � GUIDANCE ON INDICATION OF ONGOING COMPLIANCE IN THE CASE OF THE FAILURE OF A SINGLE MONITORING INSTRUMENT, AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO TAKE IF THE EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS) FAILS TO MEET THE PROVISIONS OF THE EGCS GUIDELINES. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.2 � 15/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.897 � 15/12/21 � CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES FOR AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI (2021 REVISED MARPOL ANNEX VI). View Circular. TC.1/Circ.76 � 10/12/21 � REVISED RULES OF OPERATION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION FUND. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.75 � 10/12/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. HTW 8/8/2 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. HTW 8/8/1 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 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 7th January 2022
Friday 7th January 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 1, 2022 � Friday 7th January 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia � has released two new marine advisories: 'Acceptance and Registration of Iridium GMDSS Terminals on Liberian Flagged Vessels' 'Australia: Focused Inspection Campaign � Planned Maintenance'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Use of Electronic Certificates onboard' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear'. Bahamas � has updated an information notice entitled 'Pilot Boarding Arrangements'. Singapore � has released a new port marine circular entitled 'List of Active Port Marine Circulars'. Hong Kong � has issued two new documents: a merchant shipping information note entitled 'Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Information Notes Current as at 1 January 2022' a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Notices, Merchant Shipping Ordinances and Regulations currently in force (as at 1 January 2022)'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published 21 new guidance documents, including the following: 'Guidance Notes on Strength Assessment of Independent Type C Tanks' 'Guide for Building and Classing LNG Regasification Vessels' 'Rules for Building and Classing Floating Production Installations' 'Guide for Methanol and Ethanol Fuelled Vessels' 'Marine Vessel Rules' 'Rules for Classification, Materials and Welding and Survey After Construction' 'Rules for Building and Classing Light Warships, Patrol and High-Speed Naval Vessels' 'Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft' 'Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships' 'Guide for Building and Classing Liftboats'. To view all of the new guidance documents, please visit the Rules, Guides and Guidance Notes page on the ABS website. Bureau Veritas � has released five new documents: three guidance documents: 'Approval Testing of Welders' 'Approval of Service Suppliers' 'Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships' two Class news alerts: 'New BIMCO Clause on EEXI: Transition Clause for Time Charter Parties 2021' 'Poseidon Principles Annual Disclosure Report 2021'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: Doors Held Open' 'World Health Organization (WHO) Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Management of COVID-19 Onboard Cargo Ships and Fishing Vessels'. North � has released a news alert entitled 'Vessel delays expected as Indonesia bans coal exports'. The Standard Club � has released four new documents: 'Article: Bigger ships, bigger problems' 'Indonesia bans coal exports due to domestic supply worries' 'INTERTANKO's guide to New Zealand's biofouling and ballast water requirements (2nd edition)' 'Article: Crew management - patterns for the future'. The Swedish Club � has published a member alert entitled 'Indonesia puts a ban on coal export'. West � has released a news alert entitled 'Turkey - Environmental Pollution Fines � Updated for 2022'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released the December 2021 issue of their Newsletter. MCA � has opened a consultation on an amendment to update 'MGN 306(M) Designing and Operating Smaller Passenger Vessels: Meeting the needs of persons with reduced mobility', and is seeking views. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'Legal risks following quarantine of Yangtze River pilots'. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has released an investigation report into the loss overboard of two mobile harbour cranes from the hatch cover of the heavy-lift vessel 'Jumbo Vision' at the port of Rostock. Many factors were found to have played a part in the incident, including that the vessel's stability was not sufficient for moving the cranes, and so the starting and braking of the cranes triggered an amplifying roll oscillation, and that the parties involved in planning the operation were not familiar with dynamic effects and precise stability management. Bahamas � The BMA has released a marine safety investigation report into a fatal fall from the cargo hold's vertical ladder on board the bulk carrier 'Star Planet'. It was found that the ladder had no fall protection, and the crew member was not wearing a harness or any other fall protection device. Further, at the time of the fall, the vessel was rolling with an amplitude of approximately five degrees, and the only light source was the torch carried by the crew member. The Netherlands � The Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into the death of a crew member during the cargo unloading process on board the general cargo vessel 'Marja'. The wheel of the hatch cover had shifted out of position, and the chief engineer struck it with a sledgehammer in an attempt to return it to position. The wheel came free from the axle and fell onto him. It was found that the wheel was able to come free because the circlip that secured it onto the axle was no longer working, and that no effective risk assessment had been carried out before the action with the sledgehammer was taken. Recent IMO Circulars STCW.2/Circ.106 � 24/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.11 � 24/12/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE AND GAP ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONS EMANATING FROM THE LEGAL COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.896 � 21/12/21 � 2021 GUIDANCE ON TREATMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES FOR CALCULATION AND VERIFICATION OF THE ATTAINED EEDI AND EEXI. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.10 � 21/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.883/Rev.1 � 16/12/21 � GUIDANCE ON INDICATION OF ONGOING COMPLIANCE IN THE CASE OF THE FAILURE OF A SINGLE MONITORING INSTRUMENT, AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO TAKE IF THE EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS) FAILS TO MEET THE PROVISIONS OF THE EGCS GUIDELINES. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.2 � 15/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.897 � 15/12/21 � CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES FOR AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI (2021 REVISED MARPOL ANNEX VI). View Circular. TC.1/Circ.76 � 10/12/21 � REVISED RULES OF OPERATION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION FUND. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.75 � 10/12/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. HTW 8/8/2 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. HTW 8/8/1 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 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 17th December 2021
Friday 17th December 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 50, 2021 � Friday 17th December 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released three amended documents: two marine guidance notes: 'Requirements for Life-Saving Appliances' 'Life-Saving Appliances � Category C Medical Kits' a marine information note entitled 'ILO Work in Fishing Convention Medical Certification - Application to Existing Fishermen Grandfather Rights'. Australia � has published two new marine notices: 'Means of embarkation and disembarkation from ships in port' 'Focused inspection campaign�planned maintenance'. USA � has issued a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'High Frequency Voice Distress Watchkeeping will cease at most locations on 7 February 2022'. Marshall Islands � has released three new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Approval or Recognition of Maritime Training Institutions, Programs, and Courses' 'Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Coronavirus Disease Updates'. Panama � has issued 10 new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'AMSA - Focused Inspection Campaign - Planned Maintenance' nine circulars: 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, amended (MLC). Exemption Certificate and Dispensation Letter. Title 3, Regulation 3.1, Standard A3.1 and Part B of the Code, Regarding accommodation and Recreational Facilities' 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC) � Certification Process' 'Adopted Standards regarding watchkeeping, applicable to seafarers working onboard ships under Panamanian flag, according to the STCW�78 Convention, as amended, the MLC, 2006, amended and the national regulations' 'Panama Oil Record Book and Emissions (Amendments and Guidelines)' 'Authorization for Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC)' 'Use of Electronic Certificates onboard' 'Oil Record Book for oil tankers of less than 150GRT' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear'. Bahamas � has published a new technical alert entitled 'Port State Control in Novorossiysk, Russia'. Bermuda � has released an updated guidance notice entitled 'COVID-19 � Prevention and Management of COVID-19 on Board'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published five new guidance documents: 'Guide for Slamming Loads and Strength Assessment for Vessels' 'Guide for Certification of Container Securing Systems' 'Guide for Building and Classing LNG Regasification Vessels' 'Guide for Certification of Lifting Appliances' 'Guide for Life Extension of Floating Production Installations'. Bureau Veritas � has released two Class news alerts: 'Report of MEPC 77 - 22 to 26 November 2021' 'Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) in Mediterranean Sea in 2025'. DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'IMO Update: Assembly 32'. Korean Register of Shipping � has released a new technical alert entitled 'Conventions related with SOLAS and MARPOL to be effective on or after Jan 1, 2022'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance (PPMI)'. The American Club � has issued a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Oil-soaked Lagging'. SKULD � has released an article entitled 'Piracy and armed robbery at sea'. North � has released three news alerts: 'Fish Farm Claims in China *Update*' 'AMSA to launch inspection campaign on ship maintenance' 'Nigeria security update and new BIMCO contract for escort services'. The Shipowners' Club � has published two news alerts: 'Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting and Rule changes 2022' 'The Eternal Bliss � A blissful ruling for Charterers'. The Standard Club � has released seven new updates: 'Case law: UK Supreme Court Decision on CMA CGM Libra' 'Article: Alternative fuel confusion is biggest exposure for marine risk market' 'BIMCO publishes EEXI Transition Clause for Time Charter parties 2021' 'Vehicle carriers � Risk from Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery electric vehicles (EVs)' 'Article: Cyber drills - the art to working out your weak spots' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Spiritual practice' 'International Anti-Corruption Day'. West � has released a news alert entitled 'New Loss Prevention Page'. UK P&I Club � has published nine new documents: a circular entitled 'UK Club Circular 12/21: Special General Meeting of the United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association Limited - Proposed Amendments to Rules' eight articles: 'Relationships Matter: Harbor worker�s claim against vessel owner precluded under the LHWCA and the �Borrowed Servant� Doctrine' 'Inflated Medical Damages in California State Courts: A brief analysis of Howell v. Hamilton Meats and how to prevent �unreasonable� costs' 'Maintenance & Cure Jury Instructions and the Reality of Modern Medical Practice' 'Cannons on the Waterfont: An Update on LHWCA 905(b) Claims' 'US Juries Get to Determine Reasonable Medical Expenses in Maritime Cases Based on Billed Amounts and Actual Expenses Paid - Higgs v. Costa Crociere (11th Cir. 2020)' 'Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment: It can happen on your ship, so be prepared' 'Anchor Dragging Accidents and their Causes in Japan' 'The Danish Supreme Court - Judgment dated 9th September 2021 (U2021.4943 H)'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA � has published three new documents: the December 2021 issue of their Newsletter two reports: 'COVID-19 � Impact on Shipping' 'Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2021'. UK Chamber of Shipping � has released a poster entitled '10 Golden Rules of Vehicle Deck safety'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has released an accident investigation report into the grounding of the chemical tanker 'Key Bora' at Kyleakin pier, Isle of Skye, Scotland. It was found that the vessel's passage plan had been based on inaccurate information, and also that the ECDIS had not been used effectively by the crew. The Netherlands � The Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into the death of one deckhand and injury of another when they both fell into the hold of the cargo vessel 'FWN Rapide'. The two victims were standing on a tweendeck which was being moved by the hatchcover crane when one of the hoisting cables broke and the tweendeck fell to the bottom of the hold. It was found that there was severe corrosion on the guidewheels and hoisting cables of the crane which had gone unnoticed during inspections, and also that no risk inventory and evaluation was carried out before the procedure began. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.2 � 15/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.897 � 15/12/21 � CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES FOR AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI (2021 REVISED MARPOL ANNEX VI). View Circular. TC.1/Circ.76 � 10/12/21 � REVISED RULES OF OPERATION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION FUND. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.75 � 10/12/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. HTW 8/8/2 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. HTW 8/8/1 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. A 32/7(a) � 09/12/21 � CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE ASSEMBLY. View Circular. A 32/4/Add.4 � 08/12/21 � Application of Article 61 of the IMO Convention � Report of the Council to the Assembly on any requests by Members for waiver. View Circular. SSE 8/9 � 08/12/21 � REQUIREMENTS FOR ONBOARD LIFTING APPLIANCES AND ANCHOR HANDLING WINCHES. View Circular. MEPC 77/INF.1 � 08/12/21 � LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.105 � 02/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021-2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 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 10th December 2021
Friday 10th December 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 49, 2021 � Friday 10th December 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. IMO MEPC 77 � Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of MEPC 77, � which ran on a hybrid virtual platform from 22-26 November 2021. Key topics for this session were: � - The reduction of greenhouse gases from ships � - the outcomes of the ISWG-GHG 9 and ISWG-GHG 10 � - marine plastic litter from ships � - pollution prevention and response � - air pollution prevention and energy efficiency of ships. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates � UK � has released a marine guidance note on 'radiocommunications under chapter IV of SOLAS', as well as three merchant shipping notices: Forward this email to a friend � Indian Register of Shipping � has released three technical circulars: � 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic' � 'Application of IMO Resolution MEPC. 328 (76) to Indian Ships � Amendments to Chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI (2021 revised MARPOL Annex VI)' � 'Recording of servicing of Life Saving Appliances at DGS Approved Service Stations'. Recent P&I Club Guidance � The American Club � has issued a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Safety Decision to Stop Work and in a Hurry, Wet Luggage'. � GARD � has published two insight articles: � 'End of sea passage for �CMA CGM LIBRA�: UK Supreme Court upholds lower courts� decisions' � 'The Eternal Bliss � Appellate decision clarifies the meaning of demurrage'. � SKULD � has released an article entitled 'STS operations from a Charterers� perspective'. � Britannia P&I � has published their 'Crew Watch' update for December 2021. � North � has released an article entitled 'BIMCO publishes EEXI transition clause for time charterparties' � The Standard Club � has issued three updates: � 'Crew changes banned at Israeli ports for two weeks due to Covid-19 variant Omicron concerns' P63C1T1#yIS1 � 'Nigeria: Drug smuggling cases increase' � 'Alongside, Standard Club's Podcast Series Episode 4: North Atlantic Right Whale'. � The Swedish Club � has published a member alert entitled 'MSS Case December: Severely burned in an onboard explosion'. � West � has released two new documents: � 'Charterers & Traders Claims Example: Cargo, passenger claims, property damage, salved bunkers - Fire' � 'Case Study: Primary Delay Insurance for Fire Damage'. � UK P&I Club � has published two new documents: � 'Car carrier fires and the associated risks with Electric Vehicle transportation' � 'COP26 - A summary'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News � DMAIB � has published a report on the 'Application and usability of ECDIS'. � BIMCO � has released an 'EEXI Transition Clause'. Recent Accident Reports � UK � The MAIB has released an accident investigation report into the collision between the prawn trawler 'Achieve' and the general cargo ship 'Talis', which resulted in the subsequent sinking of the 'Achieve'. The collision took place off Tynemouth, England. Contributing factors noted were the fact that neither crew was keeping an effective lookout in restricted visibility, nor was radar being used appropriately on either vessel. The 'Achieve''s wheelhouse was also unmanned at the time of the collision. P95C1T1#yIS1 � Malta � Transport Malta has published a safety investigation report into the loss of steering and the subsequent grounding of the MV 'Al Muraykh' in the Suez Canal. The ship was on hand steering with a pilot on board, when it started to lose directional control and veered off course to port. Corrective action taken by the crew failed to prevent the ship's grounding and structural damage to the bulbous bow. The incident was found to have been caused by a defective potentiometer. Recent IMO Circulars � HTW 8/8/2 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. � HTW 8/8/1 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. � A 32/7(a) � 09/12/21 � CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE ASSEMBLY. View Circular. � A 32/4/Add.4 � 08/12/21 � Application of Article 61 of the IMO Convention � Report of the Council to the Assembly on any requests by Members for waiver. View Circular. � SSE 8/9 � 08/12/21 � REQUIREMENTS FOR ONBOARD LIFTING APPLIANCES AND ANCHOR HANDLING WINCHES. View Circular. � MEPC 77/INF.1 � 08/12/21 � LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. View Circular. � HTW 8/15/1 � 08/12/21 � ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. � A 32/13/2 � 08/12/21 � CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGAL COMMITTEE. View Circular. � SSE 8/15/5 � 08/12/21 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS OF IMO SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENT-RELATED CONVENTIONS. View Circular. � HTW 8/8/5 � 08/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force P107C1T1#yIS1 IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: � Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 � Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021-2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. � 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting � 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting � 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) � 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) � 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) � 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) � 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) � 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) � 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) � 11-15 July � IMO Council � 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) � 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 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 3rd December 2021
Friday 3rd December 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 48, 2021 � Friday 3rd December 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend IMO MEPC 77 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of MEPC 77, which ran on a hybrid virtual platform from 22-26 November 2021. Key topics for this session were: -The reduction of greenhouse gases from ships - the outcomes of the ISWG-GHG 9 and ISWG-GHG 10 -marine plastic litter from ships -pollution prevention and response -air pollution prevention and energy efficiency of ships. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two new documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Navigation - Safe and Responsible Anchoring and Fishing Practices' a marine information note entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: Accepted Qualifications in Food Hygiene or Food Safety in Catering for Ship's Cooks and Others Processing Food in the Galley'. Australia � has published two new marine notices: 'Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems' 'Responsible navigational practices'. USA � has issued a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Procedural Clarification: Continuous Synopsis Records'. Marshall Islands � has updated two marine notices: 'Fees for Official Documents and Services' 'Fees for Official Yacht Documents and Services'. Panama � has updated four circulars: 'Publications and Records required on board non-self-propelled and self-propelled Mobile Offshore, and Offshore Support Vessels' 'Implementation of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)' 'Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS)' 'Reports Alleging Inadequate MARPOL Port Reception Facilities'. Singapore � has issued two new documents: a shipping circular entitled 'Implementation of Guidance Related to the Maintenance, Testing and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Fire Fighting Systems and Appliances' a port marine circular entitled 'Temporary Suspension of Crew Change and Vaccination of Crew in Singapore for Crew with Recent Travel History to Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Navigation information and advice - United Nations Sanctions'. Cyprus � has published two new circulars: 'Periodical inspection and maintenance of: (1) Fixed fire detection and extinguishing systems, (2) Portable and non-portable fire extinguishers, (3) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, (4) Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus, (5) Oxygen bottles for medical use, (6) Self-contained air support systems for lifeboats, and (7) Compressed air cylinders used in inflatable liferafts' 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid� 19'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published two new documents: a news alert entitled 'MEPC 77 Brief' a guidance document entitled 'Guide for Building and Classing Floating Offshore Liquefied Gas Terminals'. Bureau Veritas � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Requirements for survey of materials and equipment for the classification of inland waters-operated vessels / units'. China Classification Society � has issued a guidance document update entitled 'CCS Rule Change Notice for Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships'. DNV � has published a news alert entitled 'IMO update: Marine Environment Protection Committee � MEPC 77'. Class NK � has issued a technical news alert entitled 'Special requirements for Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs) regarding Bahamas flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance New joint publication on oil pollution liability and compensation: IG P&I North West. The American Club � has issued a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Semi-portable Fire Extinguisher Unfamiliarity'. GARD � has published a news alert entitled 'Carriage of bagged refined sugar in bulk carriers'. SKULD � has released an article entitled 'Hot tips for soybeans bound for China'. Britannia P&I � has issued two news alerts: 'BSafe Incident Case Study 13: Cargo Fumigant Poisoning Leading to a Fatality' 'Britannia P&I Applies ESG Concepts to all its Strategic Choices and Operations'. North � has published a new circular entitled 'IMO MEPC 77 � Impact on shipping and decarbonisation'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued a new document entitled 'Safety Culture: Raising a Safety Concern'. The Standard Club � has released three news alerts: 'The Sea newspaper - Q4 2021' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - spiritual wellness' 'Historically Low Draft Limits at Barranquilla'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'Case Study: Primary Delay Insurance for Collision'. UK P&I Club � has released six new documents: a circular entitled 'VAT Handling for Claims Related Expenses on EEA Risks' five news alerts: 'QCR Winter 2021: The BIG FISH - duty to make full and frank disclosure of all material facts in Singapore arrest proceedings' 'Brazil: Regulatory gap on ship-to-ship (STS) transfers filled' 'Crew Health Advice: Contact Dermatitis' 'UK P&I Club Live Webinar (Series 20): New technology in shipping' 'Ask An Expert: Passage planning on ECDIS with Vincent Fernandes'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released the November 2021 issue of their Newsletter. USCG � has published an article entitled 'Recommendations for fending off malicious email attacks'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the fire in the accommodation block of the oil tanker 'Minerva Vera', which resulted in two fatalities. The probable cause of the fire was a fault in the cabin overhead light, which may have ignited the plastic diffuser fitted to the light. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC.2/Circ.27 � 01/12/21 � PROVISIONAL CATEGORIZATION OF LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH MARPOL ANNEX II AND THE IBC CODE. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.24 � 30/11/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.104 � 18/11/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.12 � 17/11/21 � RELAYS OF DISTRESS ALERTS BY DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.10 � 17/11/21 � POSSIBLE TEMPORARY LOSS OF INMARSAT SERVICES TO PART OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.2 � 17/11/21 � PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO AN MF (2187.5 kHz) DSC DISTRESS ALERT IN SEA AREAS A2. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.4 � 17/11/21 � JOINT IMO/IHO/WMO MANUAL ON MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI). View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.13 � 17/11/21 � SHORE-TO-SHIP COMMUNICATIONS DURING A DISTRESS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1613/Rev.1 � 08/11/21 � INTERIM IRIDIUM SAFETYCAST SERVICE MANUAL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021-2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 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 26th November 2021
Friday 26th November 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 47, 2021 � Friday 26th November 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two new documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Templates for the UK monitoring, reporting and verification (UK MRV) regime' marine information note entitled 'Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers - amendment 6 2021'. Marshall Islands � has published a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Lifeboats: Voluntary Early Implementation of Amendments to SOLAS and the LSA Code'. Singapore � has issued a new port marine circular entitled 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for Building and Classing Drillships'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued two new technical circulars: 'Incident & Casualties reported due to Fire � lessons learned' 'DGS M.S.Notice No. 08 of 2021 Reg. - Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Background to the 2022 American Club Renewal. Development of Closed and Open Policy Years. Levying of Supplementary Calls for 2018, 2019 and 2020 (in Prospect). Premium and Related Requirements for the 2022 Policy Year' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Voyage Planning Problems Lead to Grounding and Loss of Ship'. North � has published a new circular entitled 'Financial Review and Renewal 2022'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued eight new documents: 'Yacht Pre-Delivery Liability Policy 2022 (effective 20 February 2022) � Changes with explanations' 'Yacht Legal Costs Cover 2022 (effective 20 February 2022) � Changes with explanations' 'Yacht Liability Insurance Policy 2022 (effective 20 February 2022) � Changes with explanations' 'Liability Insurance Policy for European Inland Craft 2022 (Inland Policy � effective 20 February 2022) � changes with explanations' 'Fishing Vessel Liability Insurance Policy 2022 (effective 20 February 2022) � changes with explanations' 'Specialist Offshore & Construction Package 2022 (effective 20 February 2022): Core � changes with explanations' 'Specialist Offshore & Construction Package 2022 (effective 20 February 2022): Enhanced � changes with explanations' 'Passenger Liability Insurance Policy 2022 (effective 20 February 2022) � changes with explanations'. The Standard Club � has released six news alerts: 'New US queuing arrangement for container ships off LA / Long Beach' 'Decarbonisation in shipping: Contractual and charterparty issues' 'Case law: The Eternal Bliss: demurrage is the only remedy available from a voyage charterer for losses arising from failure to complete cargo operations within laytime' 'Strike Insurance Europe Transfer' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Intellectual wellbeing: Sound financial literacy' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Intellectual wellbeing: Piracy and seafarer preparedness'. West � has issued two news alerts: 'Offshore product rebranded to recognise the renewable energy market' 'Self-insuring or gambling the company - the perils of being an uninsured charterer'. UK P&I Club � has released five news alerts: 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'Press Release: UK P&I Club launches Lessons Learnt video on enclosed space refrigeration maintenance incident' 'Press Release: Ratings Agency S&P Global revises UK P&I Club�s rating from A (negative) to A- (stable)' 'Navigating Latin America: P&I focus on Brazil' 'CMA CGM LIBRA'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GESAMP � has released a new report on 'Sea-based sources of marine litter'. EMSA � has published a new document entitled 'Seafarer Statistics in the EU � Statistical review (2019 data STCW-IS)'. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has released an investigation report into the allision of the chemical and products tanker 'NORTHSEA RATIONAL' with the quay wall at Hamburg. It was found that a relay in the steering gear control system failed when the transfer to autopilot took place, resulting in the strong deflection of the rudder to starboard and the allision of the ship with the pier. Recent IMO Circulars STCW.2/Circ.104 � 18/11/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.12 � 17/11/21 � RELAYS OF DISTRESS ALERTS BY DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.10 � 17/11/21 � POSSIBLE TEMPORARY LOSS OF INMARSAT SERVICES TO PART OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.2 � 17/11/21 � PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO AN MF (2187.5 kHz) DSC DISTRESS ALERT IN SEA AREAS A2. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.4 � 17/11/21 � JOINT IMO/IHO/WMO MANUAL ON MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI). View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.13 � 17/11/21 � SHORE-TO-SHIP COMMUNICATIONS DURING A DISTRESS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1613/Rev.1 � 08/11/21 � INTERIM IRIDIUM SAFETYCAST SERVICE MANUAL. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1163/Rev.13 � 29/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.36 � 28/10/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021-2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 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 19th November 2021
Friday 19th November 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 46, 2021 � Friday 19th November 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has amended a marine information note entitled 'COVID-19: Guidance on minimising risk to ships� crews and other maritime sector workers'. Liberia � has released five new or updated documents: a new marine advisory note entitled 'Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI � EEXI, CII and SEEMP' four updated marine notices: 'MARPOL, Prevention of Pollution from Ships' 'Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems (ODMCS) Failures - Manual Means of Monitoring and Procedures for Discharge' 'Electronic Record Books (ERB) for Ships' '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 updated two marine notices: 'Regulations on Energy Efficiency for Ships and Fuel Oil Consumption Data Collection' 'International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)'. Panama � has released five new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Voluntary Cyber Incident Reporting Scheme' 'Guidance for Prevention and Management of COVID-19 On Board' three circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Ship Implementation Plan for the Consistent Implementation of the 0.50% Sulphur Limit under MARPOL Annex VI' 'Approval of the Rate of Discharge for Untreated Sewage'. Malta � has released a new merchant shipping notice entitled 'Restrictive Measures Concerning Syria and Belarus'. Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society � has released a new document entitled 'Rules for Ships Using Natural Gas Fuels 2021 RCN NO.1'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued a new technical circular entitled 'Requirements for engaging Approved Firms for Commissioning Test of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS)'. Lloyd's Register � has published a news alert entitled 'IMO DCS & EU MRV submissions for reporting year 2021'. Class NK � has released a technical news alert entitled 'Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 104'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued a new member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Poor Anchor Watchstanding'. Britannia P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Module 7: Intellectual Wellness'. Japan P&I Club � has issued three new documents: two circulars: 'Revisions of the Insurance Loss Record Index for Ocean-going Vessels' 'Report on the 608th Meeting of the Board of Directors' a news alert entitled 'Indonesia-Vessel Detentions (No.3)'. North � has published two news alerts: 'COP 26 � Impact on shipping' 'No Scrubs: Countries and Ports where Restrictions on EGCS Discharges Apply *Update*'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued two new documents: 'Liability for salvage costs under TOWCON' 'Oil Tanker Operations Risk Assessment'. The Standard Club � has released eight news alerts: 'Article: Standard Club strengthens Asia presence amid rising claims costs' 'Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI) Q3 shows seafarers receive poor treatment and a lack of respect' 'Costs of the Standard Club PEME scheme' 'Alongside, Standard Club's Podcast Series Episode 3: Alternative Fuels' 'Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Quarter 3 2021 - being at sea for long periods takes its toll' 'COVID-19 � Singapore launches SeaVax 2.0' 'Decarbonisation in shipping: Options to achieve compliance' 'Decarbonisation in shipping: Overview of the regulatory framework'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'New Learn The Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published'. UK P&I Club � has released five news alerts: 'California � Ballast water discharges update - November 2021' 'Maritime Team Dynamics: 'Lessons from the Flight Deck'' 'Safe Navigation and Stakeholders' 'The Grounding of the Exxon Valdez' 'Lessons Learnt: Enclosed space casualty refrigeration machinery'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IUMI � has announced the release of the 'IUMI Stats Report', its 2021 analysis of the global marine insurance market. EMSA � has published the November 2021 issue of their Newsletter . Recent Accident Reports Australia � The ATSB has recently released a transport safety report into a collision between the fishing vessel 'Sandgroper' and the bulk carrier 'Accolade II' off the entrance to Port Adelaide, South Australia. It was found that a proper lookout was not being maintained on either vessel in the time leading up to the collision and so neither vessel was aware of the risk of collision posed by the other until it was too late. Recent IMO Circulars COMSAR.1/Circ.12 � 17/11/21 � RELAYS OF DISTRESS ALERTS BY DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.10 � 17/11/21 � POSSIBLE TEMPORARY LOSS OF INMARSAT SERVICES TO PART OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.2 � 17/11/21 � PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO AN MF (2187.5 kHz) DSC DISTRESS ALERT IN SEA AREAS A2. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.4 � 17/11/21 � JOINT IMO/IHO/WMO MANUAL ON MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI). View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.13 � 17/11/21 � SHORE-TO-SHIP COMMUNICATIONS DURING A DISTRESS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1613/Rev.1 � 08/11/21 � INTERIM IRIDIUM SAFETYCAST SERVICE MANUAL. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1163/Rev.13 � 29/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.36 � 28/10/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. SN.1/Circ.341 � 28/10/21 � RECOGNITION OF THE JAPANESE QUASI-ZENITH SATELLITE SYSTEM (QZSS) AS A COMPONENT OF THE WORLDWIDE RADIONAVIGATION SYSTEM. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021-2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 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 12th November 2021
Friday 12th November 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 45, 2021 � Friday 12th November 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has amended a marine information note entitled 'The Extended Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) fund during the COVID-19 period - further extension (2021)'. USA � has released a new safety alert entitled 'Verify Products from Southwest Wire Rope Company: Incorrect Terminations Can Lead to Catastrophic Failure'. Marshall Islands � has released two new marine safety advisories: 'Original Records On Board Ships - Reminder' 'Use of Radar'. Bahamas � has issued three new marine notices: 'Cyber Security' 'Port State Control Detentions' 'Port State Control Inspections'. Isle of Man � has released a new technical advisory notice entitled 'UK MRV Reporting Requirements'. Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong � has released two new merchant shipping information notes: 'Fatally struck by the filter element of a double oil filter' 'A fatal fall accident involving the lifting operation on the main deck'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'Anchor losses are on a negative trend � How to improve'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued a new technical circular entitled 'New IMO Requirements coming into force in the Year 2022'. Lloyd's Register � has published two news alerts: 'Classification Alert: Mooring, Ship Design MBL and Direct Mooring Analysis (IACS Rec 10)' 'Classification Alert: Consideration for funnels in the Equipment Number (IACS UR A1)'. Class NK � has released two technical news alerts: 'Survey and Certification for EEXI required by the Amendments to ANNEX VI of MARPOL' 'Medical Oxygen Cylinder onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued a new member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Footing Failure and Snapback Zone'. GARD � has released two new documents: a circular entitled 'Status report as at 20 August 2021' a news alert entitled 'California adopts federal ballast water discharge standards'. Japan P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.109'. The London P&I Club � has released a circular entitled 'Class 5 (P&I) and Class 8 (FD&D) � 2022/23 Renewal'. North � has published a news alert entitled 'UK Supreme Court affirms unseaworthy judgment following errors in passage planning'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued a new circular entitled 'Renewal 2022/2023'. The Standard Club � has released three news alerts: 'VIDA: Recent Developments and Timeline' 'Container operators face extra fees in California for container movement delays' 'Senegalese Customs Fines � Update on the current status'. The Swedish Club � has published a new alert entitled 'MSS Case November: Overflow while bunkering'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'Marine insurers must respond decisively to soaring costs'. UK P&I Club � has announced the release of a new document entitled 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released the October 2021 issue of their Newsletter. SIGTTO � has published their Autumn Newsletter 2021. BIMCO � has announced the release of a new film about the work towards decarbonisation in the shipping industry entitled 'No Turning Back' Recent Accident Reports Australia � The ATSB has recently released a transport safety report into a collision between the fishing vessel 'Sandgroper' and the bulk carrier 'Accolade II' off the entrance to Port Adelaide, South Australia. It was found that a proper lookout was not being maintained on either vessel in the time leading up to the collision and so neither vessel was aware of the risk of collision posed by the other until it was too late. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1613/Rev.1 � 08/11/21 � INTERIM IRIDIUM SAFETYCAST SERVICE MANUAL. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1163/Rev.13 � 29/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.36 � 28/10/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. SN.1/Circ.341 � 28/10/21 � RECOGNITION OF THE JAPANESE QUASI-ZENITH SATELLITE SYSTEM (QZSS) AS A COMPONENT OF THE WORLDWIDE RADIONAVIGATION SYSTEM. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1643 � 28/10/21 � GUIDANCE ON SEAFARERS' TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR ISSUING ADMINISTRATIONS, FLAG STATES AND PORT STATES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.3 � 27/10/21 � GUIDANCE ON THE VALIDITY OF RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AND USED ON SHIPS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1644 � 26/10/21 � DELIBERATE INTERFERENCE WITH THE UNITED STATES' GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) AND OTHER GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS (GNSS). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1040/Rev.2 � 26/10/21 � GUIDELINES ON ANNUAL TESTING OF EMERGENCY POSITION-INDICATING RADIO BEACONS (EPIRBs). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1039/Rev.1 � 26/10/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SHORE-BASED MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY POSITION-INDICATING RADIO BEACONS (EPIRBs). View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021-2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 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 5th November 2021
Friday 5th November 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 44, 2021 � Friday 5th November 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has amended a merchant shipping notice entitled 'The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2011'. Liberia � has issued two new documents: a marine advisory note entitled 'Issuance, Closure, and Extension of Statutory Dispensations issued to Liberian Flagged Vessels' a marine operation note entitled 'Main Public Routes along the Coast of Zhejiang, People�s Republic of China'. Marshall Islands � has updated two marine guideline documents: 'Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator' 'Guidelines for Voyage Planning'. Panama � has updated a circular 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 new port marine circulars: 'Appointment of Port Master' 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19'. Hong Kong � has released three new merchant shipping information notes: 'Stevedore fatality in the hold during loading of steel pipes' 'The Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships' 'Revised Industry Counter Piracy Guidance'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'New Class Guideline for installation of containerised generator sets'. Korean Register of Shipping � has issued a news alert entitled 'Notice of The Guideline for Container Loading in Bulk Carrier'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Good Catch Updates: The Pain of Not Doing Maintenance' 'Pre-arrival Notification Requirement for Changhua Wind Farm Channel, Taiwan'. GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'Modern piracy is a threat to the lives and livelihoods of seafarers'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'MARPOL Annex VI: Ship decarbonisation � IMO strategy of 2018'. North � has released a new circular entitled 'Renewal 2022/2023 � Outstanding Claims Review on NorthOnline'. The Standard Club � has released five news alerts: 'Seafarer Happiness Index Q3 shows internet access is important for today's seafarer' 'COVID-19 � Air travel requirements for the USA' 'COVID-19 � MPA updates crew change guidance and issues new requirements for ships arriving in Singapore' 'COVID-19 � Australia � requirements for ships arriving from higher risk locations' 'Press Release: Standard Club strengthens commitment to Asia-Pacific with key appointments and more services'. West � has published two new documents: a circular entitled 'Appointment of General Manager and Company Secretary' a news alert entitled 'A time charter chain in a rising market'. UK P&I Club � has issued a press release entitled 'UK P&I Club to partner with Thomas Miller Specialty for fixed premium P&I'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has issued a new information paper entitled 'Guidance for the Employment of Private Maritime Security Companies'. GARD � has released an insight article entitled 'Clearing of shore pipelines - a final step in cargo loading operations'. Recent Accident Reports Australia � The ATSB has recently released a transport safety report into a collision between the fishing vessel 'Sandgroper' and the bulk carrier 'Accolade II' off the entrance to Port Adelaide, South Australia. It was found that a proper lookout was not being maintained on either vessel in the time leading up to the collision and so neither vessel was aware of the risk of collision posed by the other until it was too late. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1163/Rev.13 � 29/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.36 � 28/10/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. SN.1/Circ.341 � 28/10/21 � RECOGNITION OF THE JAPANESE QUASI-ZENITH SATELLITE SYSTEM (QZSS) AS A COMPONENT OF THE WORLDWIDE RADIONAVIGATION SYSTEM. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1643 � 28/10/21 � GUIDANCE ON SEAFARERS' TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR ISSUING ADMINISTRATIONS, FLAG STATES AND PORT STATES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.3 � 27/10/21 � GUIDANCE ON THE VALIDITY OF RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AND USED ON SHIPS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1644 � 26/10/21 � DELIBERATE INTERFERENCE WITH THE UNITED STATES' GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) AND OTHER GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS (GNSS). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1040/Rev.2 � 26/10/21 � GUIDELINES ON ANNUAL TESTING OF EMERGENCY POSITION-INDICATING RADIO BEACONS (EPIRBs). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1039/Rev.1 � 26/10/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SHORE-BASED MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY POSITION-INDICATING RADIO BEACONS (EPIRBs). View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.70 � 22/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 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 43 Friday 29th October 2021
Friday 29th October 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 43, 2021 � Friday 29th October 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has issued three new marine guidance notices: 'Voluntary Towage Endorsement Scheme' 'Compulsory Provision and Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices on Fishing Vessels' 'Navigation: Traffic Separation Schemes - Application of Rule 10 and Navigation in the Dover Strait'. Norway � has released a new circular entitled 'Use of mobile work equipment during cargo-handling operations'. USA � has published a new safety alert entitled 'Unexpected Heavy Weather Dangers: Weather Will Change, Whether You Are Ready or Not!'. Liberia � has issued a new marine advisory note entitled 'Risk of Detention and Fines for Vessels Anchored in Waters around the Island of Bintan, in the Eastern Portion of the Singapore Straits, Indonesian Territorial Waters'. Marshall Islands � has updated two marine notices: 'Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)' 'International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code'. Panama � has released a notice entitled 'Ships of Less Than 400 GRT Oil Retention Arrangements', and updated two circulars: 'High Risk Areas (HRA) and precautionary zones' 'Tripartite Agreements in Compliance with Regulation 6.3 of Annex II MARPOL 73/78'. Singapore � has published two new documents: a shipping circular entitled 'Notations for Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS Notations)' a port marine circular entitled 'Enhancements to Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'A fatal fall accident arising from climbing down vertical ladder'. Malta � has published two new merchant shipping notices: 'United Nations Security Council and EU Sanctions Updates' 'Revision of Tonnage Regulations'. Recent Class Society Guidance Korean Register of Shipping � has issued a news document entitled 'Conventions related with SOLAS and MARPOL to be effective on or after July 1, 2021'. Lloyd's Register � has released a news alert entitled 'New Lloyd�s Register Rules for HY100 grade (submarine) steel'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Sanctions Refresher: Venezuela and Cuba' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Who Needs a Hotwork Permit? and How Many Good Catches Can You Find?'. Britannia P&I � has released an article entitled 'BSafe Incident Case Study 12: Fatality Inside the Elevator Shaft'. Japan P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'Guinea-Caution to Robberies atConakry'. North � has released a new circular entitled 'Annual General Meeting 2021 � Registration'. The Standard Club � has released six news alerts: 'Seafarer happiness increases to pre-pandemic levels, but fundamental issues raise risks of an exodus from the industry - Read the 2021 Seafarers Happiness Index Q3 report findings' 'How we support members to mitigate the risk of carrying containers on bulk carriers' 'IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery Report Q3 2021' 'Hong Kong - amended legislation regarding in-use fuel oil sampling points' 'UK Monitoring, Reporting & Verification (UK-MRV) Regulations' 'California adopts federal ballast water discharge standards'. West � has published two news alerts: 'S&P Reaffirms West�s A- Rating' 'Carriage of Containers on Dry Bulk Vessels - Things to consider'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG � has released two new articles: 'Cyber Awareness Series Part 2: Risk Management' 'Cyber Awareness Series Part 3: Cyber Hygiene'. MCA � has launched a consultation seeking comments on proposed new guidance for the safety of electric vehicles on passenger Ro-Ro ferries. Recent Accident Reports Australia � The ATSB has released a transport safety report into a collision between the fishing vessel 'Sandgroper' and the bulk carrier 'Accolade II' off the entrance to Port Adelaide, South Australia. It was found that a proper lookout was not being maintained on either vessel in the time leading up to the collision, and so neither vessel was aware of the risk of collision posed by the other until it was too late. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.3 � 27/10/21 � GUIDANCE ON THE VALIDITY OF RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AND USED ON SHIPS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1644 � 26/10/21 � DELIBERATE INTERFERENCE WITH THE UNITED STATES' GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) AND OTHER GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS (GNSS). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1040/Rev.2 � 26/10/21 � GUIDELINES ON ANNUAL TESTING OF EMERGENCY POSITION-INDICATING RADIO BEACONS (EPIRBs). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1039/Rev.1 � 26/10/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SHORE-BASED MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY POSITION-INDICATING RADIO BEACONS (EPIRBs). View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.70 � 22/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.99 � 22/10/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.87 � 11/10/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.95 � 07/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.69 � 06/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 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 42 Friday 22nd October 2021
Friday 22nd October 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 42, 2021 � Friday 22nd October 2021 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 safety alert entitled 'Risk of Steering Loss from Defective Rams'. Marshall Islands � has published two new marine safety advisories: 'Right Whale Speed Restriction Zones' 'Main Public Routes Along the Coast of Zhejiang, China'. Panama � has updated a circular entitled 'Publications and Records required on vessels of 500 gross tonnage or above with International Registration in the Panamanian Registry'. Bahamas � has released two new marine notices: 'Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships' 'Fuel Consumption Data and Recording'. Isle of Man � has issued a new technical advisory notice entitled 'MARPOL Designated Sampling Points'. Hong Kong � has released three new merchant shipping information notes: 'Fatal accident involving working underneath gantry crane' 'Revised Guidelines for Securing Arrangements for the Transport of Road Vehicles on Ro-Ro Ships' 'Revised Explanatory Notes to the SOLAS Chapter II-1 Subdivision and Damage Stability Regulations'. Cyprus � has published two new circulars: 'Cyprus Tonnage Tax System (Law 44(I)/2010 as amended): Flags which appear on the Grey List and Black List of the Paris MOU for the Fiscal Year 2021' 'Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on marine equipment and repealing Council Directive 96/98/EC'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued a news alert entitled 'UK Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Update'. Bureau Veritas � has released two new guidance documents: 'Additional Service Feature SMART' 'Hull in composite materials and plywood, material approval, design principles, construction and survey'. DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'UK MRV � Business as usual for DNV's EU MRV customers'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) and COVID-19: An Update' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Man Overboard - Questionable Risk Assessment, Questionable Safety Gear'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'Bunker procurement'. Britannia P&I � has released an article entitled 'Britannia�s BSafe Campaign Wins 2021 Safety4Sea Initiative Award'. North � has released four new documents: a circular entitled 'Annual General Meeting November 2021' three news alerts: 'China - Yellow Fever Requirements *Update*' 'Code of conduct for seafarers� rights launched' 'Piracy and armed robbery incidents at lowest level in decades, but IMB cautions against complacency'. The London P&I Club � has published two new circulars: 'A comparative review of BIMCO�s WINDTIME and SUPPLYTIME' 'Announcing the International Group of P&I Clubs Fellowship in International Maritime Law 2021-2022'. The Standard Club � has released two news alerts: 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - maintaining physical wellness' 'Standard Club's PEME scheme and MAMS'. The Swedish Club � has issued two member alerts: 'Anchor-loss USB available free-of-charge' 'Join our Loss Prevention webinar on Collisions and AI'. West � has published three news alerts: 'Taiwan - New Pre-Arrival Reporting Requirements for the Changhua Wind Farm Channel' 'Parched Paran�' 'New Claims video series launched together with Bills of Lading resource library'. UK P&I Club � has released six new documents: a circular entitled 'General Meeting Reports' five articles: 'UK Club Circular 10/21: 2022 Renewal & Open Policy Years' 'Autumn Statement 2021' 'New PRC Civil Code: impact on guarantees' 'Crew Health Advice: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation onboard a ship' 'UK P&I Club Live Webinar (Series 19): Mooring Ropes - Maintenance and Use'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released a new Information Paper entitled 'Guidance for the Employment of Private Maritime Security Companies'. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'The third pillar: a contractual architecture for maritime decarbonisation'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has recently released a safety investigation report into a fatal accident on board the oil/chemical tanker 'Miss Benedetta' in which a crew member was crushed by a stack of steel plates during an operation to retrieve one from the stack. It was found that crew members were not aware of the lifting equipment available on board that could have been used to safely complete the task and that the level of risk and complexity involved in the operation was not identified as significant. Recent IMO Circulars CLC.6/Circ.87 � 11/10/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.95 � 07/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.69 � 06/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. FAL.3/Circ.219 � 04/10/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.68 � 04/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.76 � 01/10/21 � 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. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 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 15th October 2021
Friday 15th October 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 41, 2021 � Friday 15th October 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend IMO MSC 104 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of the events at MSC 104, which ran virtually from 4�8th October 2021. A key topic of this session was the COVID-19 pandemic and related problems surrounding crew changes, access to medical care, key worker designation and prioritisation for COVID-19 vaccination. Also discussed were: draft amendments to the SOLAS Convention and other navigation and communications related codes; domestic ferry safety; and piracy, security and unsafe mixed migration at sea. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia � has released four new or updated marine notices: 'Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances' 'Safety Inspections of Liberian Ships'. 'International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)' '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 published a new marine notice entitled 'Radio Dispensations'. Panama � has updated two documents: a marine notice entitled 'Coronavirus and Seafarers employment agreement and Certificates' 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'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued a news alert entitled 'ABS Brief MSC 104'. Bureau Veritas � has released two new documents: a guidance document entitled 'Tentative Rules for Structural Assessment of Steel Ships' a news alert entitled 'Report of MSC 104 Meeting - 4 to 8 October 2021'. DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 104)'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published a new technical circular entitled 'Cyprus Circular No. 37/2021 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic'. Class NK � has published a technical news alert entitled 'Reporting Emissions Data into the UK MRV Regime'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Announcing the International Group of P&I Clubs Fellowship in International Maritime Law 2021-2022'. The American Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Good Catch Updates: Danger from Ignoring an Alarm and ECDIS Over-reliance' 'Management News: New Claims Executive, Lin Guan, Joins the Managers' Hong Kong Office'. GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'South Africa upholds its strict stowaway policy'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'Sanctions and STS Transfers � legal risks'. Japan P&I Club � has released a news alert entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.108'. The London P&I Club � has published a new circular entitled 'Calls � Class 5 � P&I � 2019/2020; 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 Policy Years'. The Standard Club � has released three news alerts: 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - 21 Day Workout Challenge' 'Eleventh Circuit decision holds US courts do not have to construe disputed medical evidence in maintenance and cure cases in favor of crewmembers' 'International Group video series - Group activities: Current and future challenges'. West � has published three new documents: a circular entitled '2021/2022 - Class 1 (P&I) And Class 2 (FD&D) Policy Year Balances, Financial Position and Renewals' two news alerts: 'COVID-19 Outbreaks' 'World Mental Health Day 2021 - Mental Health in an Unequal World'. UK P&I Club � has released three new documents: a circular entitled 'Sierra Leone � Carriage of Iron Ore Fines Cargoes � Liquefaction Risk' two articles: 'The Sinking of the Titanic' 'Dragging Anchor and Maritime Accidents'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMB � The IMB's latest global piracy report has found that incidents of piracy and armed robbery are at the lowest level since 1994, with 97 incidents recorded in the first 9 months of 2021. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'Draft surveys � a critical tool to defend dry bulk cargo shortage claims'. USCG � has released a new article entitled 'Cyber Awareness Series Part 1: Facility compliance'. EMSA � has released the October 2021 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into a fatal accident on board the oil/chemical tanker 'Miss Benedetta' in which a crew member was crushed by a stack of steel plates during an operation to retrieve one from the stack. It was found that crew members were not aware of the lifting equipment available on board which could have been used to safely complete the task, and that the level of risk and complexity involved in the operation was not identified as significant. Recent IMO Circulars CLC.6/Circ.87 � 11/10/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.95 � 07/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.69 � 06/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. FAL.3/Circ.219 � 04/10/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.68 � 04/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.76 � 01/10/21 � 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. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 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 8th October 2021
Friday 8th October 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 40, 2021 � Friday 8th October 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has updated a marine guidance note entitled 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 - Procedure for Seeking Exemptions'. Norway � has released a new circular entitled 'Update - Battery fire with subsequent gas explosion'. Australia � has issued a new marine notice entitled 'Fatal accidents from falling off pilot ladders on ships'. Marshall Islands � has published a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Loss of Moorings During Lay-Up'. Isle of Man � has updated a Manx shipping notice entitled 'Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT)'. Singapore � has released a new port marine circular entitled 'Enhancements to Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination'. Hong Kong � has published four new merchant shipping information notes: 'Revised Guidelines for Safe Access to Tanker Bows' 'Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual' 'Coming into Force of Amended Hong Kong Legislation Implementing SOLAS Chapter II-1, II-2, III and XI-1 Requirements' 'United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2021'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid-19'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued two new guidance documents: 'Guide for Slamming Loads and Strength Assessment for Vessels' 'Guide for Smart Functions for Marine Vessels and Offshore Units'. DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'Containers on bulk carriers � a practical guidance'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published three new technical circulars: 'Malta Information Notice 41 reg. Water Mist Lance onboard Vessels' 'St. Vincent and the Grenadines � Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic' 'Liberian Marine Operations Note 05/2021 reg. China Ports � Mandatory reporting and Port State Control'. Lloyd's Register � has published a news alert entitled 'The United Kingdom scheme for Monitoring, Reporting and Verifying carbon dioxide emissions from ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Group activities - Current and future challenges'. The American Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Good Catch Updates: Engine Room Egress During a Fire and English, New and Traditional Mandarin Subtitle Options for the Introductory Animation' 'The Carriage of Containers on Non-cellular Vessels'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'Bulkers and Boxes � Let�s talk and find a solution together'. North � has published three new documents: a circular entitled 'The Carriage of Containers on Dry Bulk Carriers' two news alerts: 'Safe Working on CO2 Systems � A Reminder' 'UK publishes guidance on new CO2 MRV scheme'. The Standard Club � has released five new documents: 'Stop Work project: Strengthening the dialogue on safe working in the maritime industry' 'COVID-19 - Singapore enhances crew change procedure' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Helping you cope with the impact of COVID-19' 'Seafarer Happiness Index Q2 questions how happy seafarers are with shore leave' 'Article: Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes - Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation'. The Swedish Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Containers on bulk carriers - a practical guidance from DNV' 'MSS Case October: Indonesian coal self-ignited during discharge'. West � has published four new documents: a circular entitled 'Dangers of Carrying Iron Ore Fines from Pepel, Sierra Leone � Mandatory Notification Requirements' three news alerts: 'New Loss Prevention Bulletin Published - Cardiovascular Disease' 'Time bars in demurrage claims: how is time calculated?' 'Indonesia - Vessels Fined and Detained by the Indonesian Navy'. UK P&I Club � has released eight news alerts: 'Argentina becomes 100th State Party to MARPOL Annex VI' 'UK MRV regime � MIN 669 (M+F) Reporting Emissions Data' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'Press Release: UK P&I Club launches new app �Correspondent Connect�' 'QCR Autumn 2021: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings v. Rivkees' 'QCR Autumn 2021: Sameco S.A. v Shandong Chenxi Cereals and Oils Co., Ltd (The M/V �Adelante�) (2020) Lu Min Zhong No.1573' 'QCR Autumn 2021: Noble Chartering Inc V Priminds Shipping (HK) Co Ltd (The Tai Prize) [2021] EWCA Civ 87 - Court of Appeal' 'QCR Autumn 2021: Patil v. Amber Lagoon Shipping GMBH (unpublished) Grant of Summary Judgment in vessel�s favor in LHWCA � 905(b): Suit brought by marine surveyor'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'Carriage of containers on bulk carriers'. MAIB � has released a new document entitled 'MAIB Safety Digest 2/2021'. OCIMF � has published the September 2021 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into an incident in which a fitter on board the container vessel 'Alexandra A' fell overboard shortly after the vessel departed Piraeus, Greece. The fitter was rescued by a sailing vessel an hour later. He was engaged in repairing an oil leakage from the provisions crane hydraulic lines when hydraulic pressure relieved unexpectedly through a loosened union nut, and his reflex action caused him to fall overboard. Recent IMO Circulars BUNKERS.1/Circ.95 � 07/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.69 � 06/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. FAL.3/Circ.219 � 04/10/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.68 � 04/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.76 � 01/10/21 � 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. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 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 1st October 2021
Friday 1st October 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 39, 2021 � Friday 1st October 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has updated a marine information note entitled 'COVID-19 Extension of Seafarer Employment Agreements'. Norway � has released a new circular entitled 'Risk assessment in case of breakdown of safety barriers'. Panama � has published four new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'New Reporting Requirements for Foreign Flag Vessels Entering China' 'Routeing Measures other than Traffic Separation Schemes � Danish Waters' two updated circulars: 'Radio Accounting Authorities and Point Service Activations' 'Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) adopted by the Panama Maritime Authority'. Isle of Man � has updated a Manx shipping notice entitled 'Isle of Man Endorsement Application Process'. Singapore � has released three new documents: two shipping circulars: 'Guidelines on the Medical Examination of Seafarers and Seafarer�s Medical Certificate' 'Final Report of the United Nations Panel of Experts on the Democratic People�s Republic of Korea' a port marine circular entitled 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong � has published a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2021'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued 12 new guidance documents: 'Guide for Dynamic Positioning Systems' 'Guide for Fire-Fighting Systems for Cargo Areas of Container Carriers' 'Guide for Ballast Water Treatment' 'Guide for Lay-up and Reactivation of Offshore Support Vessels' 'Guide for Ergonomic Container Lashing' 'Guide for Enhanced Fire Protection Arrangements' 'Guide for Ergonomic Notations' 'Optional Class Notation Deep Water Anchoring for Oil Tankers and Bulk Carriers (DWA)' 'Guide for Ice Loads Monitoring Systems' 'Guide for Means of Access to Tanks and Holds for Inspection' 'Guide for Vessels Operating in Low Temperature Environments' 'Guide for Bridge Design and Navigational Equipment/Systems'. Bureau Veritas � has released a news alert entitled 'Report of CCC 7 Meeting - 6 to 9th September 2021'. Lloyd's Register � has published a news alert entitled 'New and improved Port State Control checklist mobile app'. Class NK � has issued a new technical news alert entitled 'Transport of Containers in Bulk Carriers'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Electronic (Paperless) Trading Systems: Corda eBL replacing E-Title The American Club GARD SKULD Japan P&I Club The London P&I Club North The Shipowners' Club Steamship Mutual The Swedish Club West UK P&I Club. The American Club � has issued a new member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: ECDIS Over-reliance and Poor Bridge Resource Management (BRM) Lead to a Vessel Grounding and the Wrong Breaker'. GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'Thefts and robberies in the Philippines'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'Narcotics smuggling: increasing risk for ships'. Britannia P&I � has published a new article entitled 'BSafe Incident Case Study 11: Serious Injury While Securing Containers'. The Standard Club � has released four new documents: 'World Maritime Day 2021' 'Alongside, Standard Club's Podcast Series' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - top tips to keep mentally fit' 'International Group video series - Group activities: Collectively stronger'. Steamship Mutual � has issued a circular entitled 'Notice of Meeting - Amended Notice'. West � has published three news alerts: 'Vaccinations for Seafarers' 'USA - Asian Gypsy Moth Mid-Season Update 2021' 'Our Charity Partners - One year on'. UK P&I Club � has released three news alerts: 'Lessons Learnt: Serious eye injury during maintenance of fresh water steriliser' 'Lloyds Register and UK P&I Club launch new and improved Port State Control mobile app' 'Electronic Bills of Lading � FAQs'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'Bangladesh customs practice for assessing shortage of liquid bulk cargo now aligned with India'. EMSA � has released two new issues of their Newsletters: BCSEA Newsletter Issue 5, September 2021 SAFEMED IV Newsletter Issue 6, September 2021. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the outbreak of fire in a container on board the container vessel 'X-Press Godavari' while anchored at the Sandheads Anchorage, India. The probable cause of the fire was a short circuit in one of the lithium ion batteries within the container, which was stored on deck and in direct sunlight, and had potentially become very hot. It was found that the crew were not aware of the contents of the container, and so they had to contact the charterer to obtain this information after the fire had broken out. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 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 24th September 2021
Friday 24th September 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 38, 2021 � Friday 24th September 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released a new marine information note entitled 'Reporting Emissions Data into the UK MRV Regime'. Liberia � has published two new documents: a marine advisory entitled 'Areas to be Avoided (ATBN) - Advisory Notice of the Government of Tristan da Cunha to enhance Safety of Navigation' a marine operations note entitled 'China Ports � Mandatory reporting and Port State Control'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)' 'Guidelines for appeals process against Port State Control deficiencies/detentions'. Bahamas � has released five new or updated documents: an information notices entitled 'EyeSea Application' four marine notices: 'Inspection and Testing of Automatic Sprinkler Systems' 'Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT)' 'ISM Code' 'MLC Guidelines for Flag State Inspection & Certification'. Hong Kong � has published a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 and the STCW Code'. Bermuda � has updated a guidance notice entitled 'COVID-19 � Arrangements for Seafarer Documents'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued two new guidance documents: 'Guide for Certification of Oil Spill Recovery Equipment' 'Guide for Ammonia Fueled Vessels'. DNV � has released two news alerts: 'Interim versions of amended regulations available in IMO-Vega online' 'IMO update: Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers � CCC 7'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Group activities - Collectively stronger'. The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Payments to The American Club' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Make Sure You Know What to Do, Before You Release the CO2'. GARD � has released two news alerts: 'US MARAD updates its security warning for the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Western Indian Ocean region' 'Reporting requirements for foreign vessels entering China�s territorial sea'. SKULD � has issued two new articles: 'LOIs - worth more than the paper they�re printed on?' 'Stowaways: Rise in numbers equates to the rise of risk'. Japan P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'Indonesia-Vessel Detentions (No.2)'. The Shipowners' Club � has published a news alert entitled 'International Group scholarship programme'. The Standard Club � has released six new documents: 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Emotional wellness and depression' 'Alongside, Standard Club's Podcast Series' 'Remember the importance of the New Jason Clause' 'P&IQ Scholarship' 'How you can benefit from our PEME scheme' 'Mission to Seafarers - Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI) Q2 - are seafarers able to keep fit and healthy on board?'. West � has published a news alert entitled 'New Loss Prevention Video Series Launched'. UK P&I Club � has released eight news alerts: 'QCR Autumn 2021: The �CARAKA JAYA NIAGA III-11� [2021] SGHC 43' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'UK Club Live Webinar (Series 18): Bridge Watchkeeping' 'UK Club Live Webinar (Series 18): Bridge Watchkeeping - the After-Hour' 'Australia: COVID-19 Update' 'Panama Canal Data for Current Operations' 'Cargo owners� obligations to set the temperature of a refrigerated container and to take delivery of a damaged cargo under the bill of lading terms' 'Book Launch - Maritime Team Dynamics: 'Lessons from the Flight Deck''. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO � has announced the agreement of draft interim guidelines for ships using fuel cells. ICS � has issued a press release entitled 'Industry titans and foreign ministers among leading names announced for shipping�s COP26 conference'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has published an accident investigation report into the death of a port stevedore on board the general cargo vessel 'Cimbris' during cargo discharge operations at the Antwerp Bulk Terminal in Belgium. He became trapped between the vessel's gantry crane and a cargo hatch cover and suffered fatal injuries. Nobody witnessed the accident, and the reason why the stevedore placed himself in the path of the moving crane is unclear. However, it was found that 'the cargo hatch cover lifting operation was not properly planned, supervised or executed safely', and also that the 'levels of safety culture demonstrated by the ship�s crew and among the port workers was weak and unsafe acts and conditions were widespread.' Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of a crew member while preparing a hoistable car deck on board the Ro-Ro vessel 'Ysaline'. It was found that, as a cherry picker was not available, the crew had chosen to use a forklift and wooden box to hoist the crew member to the required height to retrieve some railings, and that he had lost his balance and fallen out of the box when he turned around. It was considered that the risk involved in this manoeuvre was significantly underestimated by all personnel involved. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 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 17th September 2021
Friday 17th September 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 37, 2021 � Friday 17th September 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released an amended marine guidance note entitled 'Whole Body Vibration: Guidance on Mitigating Against the Effects of Shocks and Impacts on Small Vessels'. Norway � has published a new circular entitled 'Carriage of hazardous and noxious liquid substance in bulk on existing offshore support vessels after 31 December 2020'. USA � has issued a new safety alert entitled 'Corroded Turntable Pins Can Cause Structural Failure on Accommodation Ladders'. Marshall Islands � has released a new marine safety advisory entitled 'New Chinese Reporting System for Foreign-flagged Vessels'. Panama � has published an updated circular entitled 'Technical E-Certificates onboard'. Bahamas � has released four new or updated documents: an information note entitled 'Dates for Bahamas Assessments of Officer Candidates' three marine notices: 'Cyber Security' 'Carriage of Armed Personnel for Vessel Protection' 'Medical Stores'. Singapore � has issued a new shipping circular entitled 'Resolutions Adopted by the 75th and 76th Session of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75 and MEPC 76) of the IMO'. Hong Kong � has published two new merchant shipping information notes: 'A fatal electrocution accident on the main deck' 'Fatal accident of stevedores involving enclosed space entry'. Malta � has issued two new merchant shipping notices: 'Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Stability' 'Extension of Restrictive Measures in View of the Situation in Ukraine'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping � has released two technical circulars: 'Reduction in geographic boundaries of HRA from 1 September 2021 - reg' 'Incidents / Casualties reported due to inclement / cyclonic weather conditions'. Class NK � has released three new technical news alerts: 'Special requirements of flag State Authorities regarding asbestos' 'Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 76' 'Instruction by Panama Maritime Authority regarding U.S. and Australian ports pre� arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Sierra Leone - Carriage of Iron Ore Fines Cargoes - Liquefaction Risk IG P&I The American Club GARD SKULD Japan P&I Club The London P&I ClubNorth The Swedish Club West. IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'P&IQ Scholarship'. The American Club � has issued four member alerts: 'Adjustment to Shipping Routes in Coastal Waters of Zhejiang Province, People'sRepublic of China'. 'Risk of Detention for Anchoring in Indonesian Waters' 'US Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Alert: Corroded Turntable Pins Can Cause the Structural Failure of Accommodation Ladders' 'Good Catch Now in New and Traditional Mandarin'. GARD � has released two news alerts: 'Vessel detentions for illegal anchoring in Indonesian waters' 'The stink bug season is here!'. Britannia P&I � has published two news alerts: 'Module 6: Physical Wellness' 'Loading Containers on Bulk Carriers'. Japan P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) Bulletin-2021 mid-season USDA'. The Shipowners' Club � has published two news alerts: 'Belarus Sanctions' 'Half Year Report 2021'. The Standard Club � has released eight new documents: 'International Group video series - Review of claims trends and coverage' 'COVID-19: ICS issues new guidance' 'Indonesia � Detention of anchored vessels by the Navy' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Are you experiencing a crisis?' 'Press Article: What are the rules around ship recycling?' 'Updated shipping routes in waters off Zhejiang Province, China' 'Ukraine - Ecological Inspections and Fines restart' 'COVID-19 � Outbreak Management Plan V4'. West � has published two news alerts: 'Sailors� Society launch Wellness at Sea campaign video' 'China - Adjustment of Shipping Routes for Zhejiang Province Coastal Waters'. UK P&I Club � has released two news alerts: 'Guinea � Coup d��tat' 'Coastal Waters of Zhejiang Province, China'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released a news alert entitled 'New OCIMF Programmes Requirements for Submitting Companies'. ICS � has issued a press release entitled 'ICS launches new guidance for seafarers and shipowners to navigate ongoing pandemic challenges'. MCA � has announced the release of a new report entitled 'Maritime Biennial Report: April 2019 - May 2021'. EMSA � has issued two documents: The September 2021 issue of their Newsletter The September 2021 edition of their 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping Report'. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has published an investigation report into the death of a crew member during the inspection of the cargo holds on board the container ship 'Sajir'. The crew member fell from an unsecured access point into the unilluminated cargo hold. It was found that a combination of very poor lighting and lack of any barriers or warning markings contributed to the crew member's fall. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 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 10th September 2021
Friday 10th September 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 36, 2021 � Friday 10th September 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two amended documents: a merchant shipping notice entitled 'The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall' a marine guidance note entitled 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007 - Procedure for Seeking Exemptions'. Liberia � has issued a new marine security advisory entitled 'Security Level II - For Vessels Transiting the HRA Southern Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea'. Panama � has released two new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'SEGUMAR Offices Contact Points (24/7 Coverage)' 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'. Bahamas � has released three new or updated documents: an information note entitled 'References to STCW on Certificates, Endorsements and other Documents' a marine notice entitled 'Marine Notices, Information Notices & Yacht Notices' a technical alert entitled 'United States Coast Guard QUALSHIP 21 & E-Zero Program'. Hong Kong � has published two new merchant shipping information notes: 'A fatal accident involving enclosed space entry and rescue' 'Fatal accident involving shipboard mooring operation'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'Cyprus Tonnage Tax System (Law 44(I)/2010 as amended): Reduction of tonnage tax as per environmental incentives � Relevant procedure and practical arrangements'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has released two news alerts: 'New Bridge Alert Management (BAM) requirements are now in force' 'Marine Equipment Directive: 5th Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158 entered into force on 25 August 2021'. Lloyd's Register � has issued two Class news alerts: 'Loading containers onto bulk carriers' 'Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Group activities - Review of claims trends'. The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'New Loss Prevention Initiative: Good Catch' a member alert entitled 'Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Foreign Ships Entering Territorial Sea for PRC'. GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'Security alert - coup attempt in Guinea'. SKULD � has published an article entitled 'Parametric Rolling Movement'. Japan P&I Club � has issued two news alerts: 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Enhanced Quarantine Measures in Korea (No.11)' 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.107'. North � has released five new or updated news alerts: 'Changes to shipping routes off the coast of the Zhejiang Province' 'Ukraine ecological inspectors target wastewater emissions from ships' 'USA Issues Guidance on the Impact of COVID-19 on Asian Gypsy Moth Certificates *Update*' 'Indonesia � Vessel detentions *Update*' 'Hurricane Ida � Impact on Shipping *Update*'. The Shipowners' Club � has published a news alert entitled 'London International Shipping Week 2021'. The Standard Club � has released six new documents: 'Coup d'Etat Guinea' 'The Sea newspaper - Q3 2021' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Calm the Storm' 'Article: Carriage of containers on vessels not specifically designed for the purpose' 'IAPH issues cyber guidelines for ports and port facilities' 'Seafarer Happiness Index Q2 questions how happy seafarers are with their workload'. The Swedish Club � has issued two new alerts: 'Detentions in Indonesia' 'MSS Case September: Broken davit wire on rescue boat'. West � has published two news alerts: 'New REACT! Loss Prevention Poster Published on Hypertension and Stroke' '�Arrived ship�, NORs and demurrage time bars: owners beware!'. UK P&I Club � has released four news alerts: 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'The Sea Cargo Charter' 'Indonesia � Detention of anchored vessels by the Indonesian Navy' '�Fit for 55� - EU Proposals to Regulate Shipping GHG EMISSIONS'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS � has issued a press release entitled 'International Chamber of Shipping sets out plans for global carbon levy to expedite industry decarbonisation'. GARD � has published an article entitled 'Incident hot spots - a global overview of navigation incidents'. MCA � has announced the release of the 'United Kingdom National Maritime Strategy for the IMO Instruments Implementation Code'. IMarEST � has issued an article entitled 'Latest cyber attack shuts down South African ports'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has published an accident report into the immobilisation and flooding of the dredger 'Shearwater' following repeated collisions with the unmanned barge 'Agem One' during a towing operation. It was found that the 'Shearwater's towing operation was not effectively planned or safely executed, and the crew did not have the necessary skills to successfully undertake the operation. Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the death of a crew member during cargo loading operations on board the bulk carrier 'Rimona'. The crew member was trapped between the shore crane and an open trailer truck, which had been delivering cargo to the vessel. It was found likely that the truck's hand brake had not been applied, and the impacts of the cargo against the truck may have caused it to roll forwards and trap the crew member. New Zealand � The TAIC has released a marine inquiry report into the collision between the bulk carrier 'Rose Harmony' and the fishing vessel 'Leila Jo' off Lyttelton Harbour. It was found that both the bridge team on the 'Rose Harmony' and the sole watchkeeper on the 'Leila Jo' had low situational awareness and were not making effective use of their radar equipment. Additionally, the watchkeeper on board the 'Leila Jo' was not familiar enough with the collision prevention rules to safely undertake a solo watch. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 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 3rd September 2021
Friday 3rd September 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 35, 2021 � Friday 3rd September 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Marshall Islands � has released three new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels' two new marine safety advisories: 'Areas to be Avoided - Tristan da Cunha' '2021 Tokyo and Paris Memoranda of Understanding: Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Stability in General'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas � has released a Class news alert entitled 'Report of III 7 Meeting - 12 to 16 July 2021'. Lloyd's Register � has issued a Class news alert entitled 'COVID-19 Port Entry Restrictions in China'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) and COVID-19: an Update' a member alert entitled 'Current Operational Conditions Amid Recent Regional COVID-19 Outbreaks in the People's Republic of China (PRC)'. GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'Indian Ocean piracy �High Risk Area� reduced'. Britannia P&I � has released two news alerts: 'BSafe Practical Safety: Always Wear a Suitable Lifeline' 'Britannia Loss Prevention: Pilotage Report Published'. Japan P&I Club � has issued two news alerts: 'Collision between Merchant and Fishing Vessels in Chinese Waters-Features and LossPrevention Suggestions' 'China-Reporting to the Maritime Administrations when Entering the Territorial Sea'. The Shipowners' Club � has published a news alert entitled 'Stella Kounakou: MV Smart update � Shipowners unfettered right to collect freight under the bill of lading'. The Standard Club � has released five new documents: 'New reporting requirements for foreign flag vessels entering China' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Social interaction' 'Singapore launches SEAVAX' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Depression and anxiety in seafarers' 'COVID-19 � Do not relent'. West � has published a news alert entitled 'Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) Programme - New Clinics in Georgia & Croatia'. UK P&I Club � has released four news alerts: 'China: Vessel Reporting and Entry Requirements' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'Press Release: UK P&I Club announces promotion of Anuj Velankar to Regional Loss Prevention Director' 'Updates on Chinese Ports after Recent Regional Outbreaks of Covid-19 in China'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MAIB and DMAIB � have released a new study entitled 'Application and usability of ECDIS'. OCIMF � has published the August 2021 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MSIU has recently published a safety investigation report into the outbreak of fire in the engine room of the container ship 'X-Press Monte Bianco' while en route to Barcelona. It was found that the pressure gauge of the boiler's gas/air separator and filter unit was leaking gas oil. This oil had soaked into the insulation material at the base of the boiler and subsequently spontaneously ignited. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 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 34 Friday 27th August 2021
Friday 27th August 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 34, 2021 � Friday 27th August Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Australia � has released a new marine notice entitled 'Sanctions'. USA � has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Commercial Fishing Vessel Alternative-to-Class Requirements'. Marshall Islands � has updated three marine notices: 'Medical Care Aboard Ship and Ashore: Medicine Chest Requirements, Recordkeeping, Responsibilities and Training for Medical Care' 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Inspection and Certification Program' 'Familiarization with Marshall Islands National Maritime Legislation'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Adopted Standards regarding watchkeeping, applicable to seafarers working onboard ships under Panamanian flag, according to the STCW�78 Convention, as amended, the MLC, 2006, amended and the national regulations' 'Recognition of Company Security Officers (CSO)'. Bahamas � has released six new or updated documents: an information notice entitled 'LRIT Testing ASPs' five marine notices: 'Approval of Marine Equipment' 'Carriage of Immersion Suits' 'Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs)' 'Management of Occupational Health & Safety' 'Lay up Requirements'. Recent Class Society Guidance No new Class Society Guidance has been released in the past week. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Collisions Between Merchant and Fishing Vessels in Chinese Waters: Features and Loss Prevention Suggestions' 'Joint Paris and Tokyo MOU Concentrated Inspection Campaign Ship Stability in General'. Britannia P&I � has released two news alerts: 'BSafe Incident Case Study 10: Engine Room Fire' 'Ship Pilotage and Intervention'. Japan P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'China-Newly Amended Maritime Traffic Safety Law'. North � has published a news alert entitled 'Indonesian coal producers hit by export ban'. The Standard Club � has released five new documents: a press release entitled 'The Standard Club launches new business model' four news alerts: 'China increases penalties for breaches of Safe Navigation from 1 September 2021' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Helping you cope with the mental health impact of Covid-19' 'The Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Quarter 2 2021 results reflect the need for wider vaccination programmes' 'Septo Trading Inc. v Tintrade Limited - A useful reminder of how courts deal with conflicting clauses'. The Swedish Club � has published two member alerts: 'China: Amended Maritime Traffic Safety Law takes effect on 1 September 2021' 'Carriage of containers on non-cellular ships'. UK P&I Club � has released three news alerts: 'Can a bulk carrier carry containers?' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'China: How to avoid collisions with fishing vessels'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News NTSB � has released a new document entitled 'Safer Seas Digest 2020'. British Tugowners Association � has released a new guidance publication entitled 'Rope Selection, Procurement & Usage'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MSIU has recently published a safety investigation report into the outbreak of fire in the engine room of the container ship 'X-Press Monte Bianco' while en route to Barcelona. It was found that the pressure gauge of the boiler's gas/air separator and filter unit was leaking gas oil. This oil had soaked into the insulation material at the base of the boiler and subsequently spontaneously ignited. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.83 � 23/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 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 33 Friday 20th August 2021
Friday 20th August 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 33, 2021 � Friday 20th August Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released an updated marine information note entitled 'Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services V103 and Local Port Services Course Dates 2021-2'. Liberia � has issued two new documents: a new marine advisory note entitled 'Panama Ports: Maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers' a marine operations note entitled 'Seafarer�s Identification and Record Book'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for Wind Assisted Propulsion System Installation'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published a technical circular entitled 'DGS Order No. 29 of 2021 Reg Extension of Certificates of Competency/ Certificate of Proficiency of Seafarers in view of COVID-19 pandemic'. Class NK � has issued a technical news alert entitled 'PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Stability in general'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'Fires in containers caused by Seed Cake'. North � has published three news alerts: 'Indian Ocean � Changes to the High Risk Area *Update*' 'Carrying containers on bulk carriers � can you do it?' 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2021' 'Sanctions Update � Belarus'. The Standard Club � has released six new documents: an article entitled 'Cargo abandonment' five news alerts: 'Canada's Ship Safety Bulletin 12/2021 on the protection of killer whales in southern British Columbia' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Join a wellness at sea peer support group' 'Port disruption at Ningbo, China' 'Standard Club PEME scheme - partnership with MAMS' 'Stella Maris � Life at Sea Report: a world in lockdown'. West � has issued two news alerts: 'Cargo Declarations under The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code' 'Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) Programme - New Clinics in Ukraine'. UK P&I Club � has released two news alerts: 'ECM Client Alert' 'Singapore: 47 individuals & 7 companies penalized for breaching COVID-19 related regulations'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG � has released an article entitled 'Maritime Cyber Alert: �BadAlloc� critical vulnerability: BlackBerry QNX & more'. Change to HRA for piracy in the Indian Ocean � BIMCO, International Chamber of Shipping, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, and OCIMF have announced changes to the boundaries of the HRA in the Indian Ocean in response to the continued downward trend in Somali piracy in the area. EMSA � has released a new document entitled 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping Report'. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has recently published an investigation report into an explosion and fire in the engine room of the multi-purpose carrier 'Kelly' on the River Elbe. The cause of the accident was found to be impurities in the thermal oil and several possible sources of ignition for the explosion were also identified. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.83 � 23/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 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 32 Friday 13th August 2021
Friday 13th August 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 32, 2021 � Friday 13th August Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released six new or updated marine information notes: 'Iridium GMDSS Recognised Mobile Satellite Service' 'Written Examination Dates 2021/22: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)' 'Written Examination Dates 2021/22: Deck Officers (Fishing Vessels)' 'Written Examination Dates 2021/22: Engineer Officers (Yachts, Sail Training and Small Vessels)' 'COVID-19 Extension of Seafarer Employment Agreements' 'Navigation: Cessation of DGPS Service Around UK Coast'. Liberia � has issued a new marine advisory entitled 'Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Stability (General)'. Marshall Islands � has updated a marine notice entitled 'Procedures for Obtaining Multiple Load Line Assignment'. Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled '(1) Safety and Security of crew and vessels under Cyprus Flag calling or approaching ports and or countries where armed and or civil conflict takes place (2) Extra-territorial application of Unilateral Sanctions imposed by third countries'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'CIC � Focusing on Stability in General � Questionnaire now published'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published three technical circulars: 'Cyprus Circular No. 31/2021 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic' 'Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI in respect of sampling point requirements for fuel oil used onboard ships' 'St. Vincent and the Grenadines � Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic'. Lloyd's Register � has issued a news alert entitled 'Safety Notice for Immersion Suit Examination'. Class NK � has issued a technical news alert entitled 'AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign on Safety of Navigation'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Japan P&I Club � has published a news alert entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.106'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued two news alerts: 'International Group reports record year for education' 'IMO regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping'. The Standard Club � has released seven new documents: 'Press release: International Group reports record year for education' 'Article: New BIMCO Infectious or Contagious Diseases Clauses to be published in November 2021' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Peer Support and the myths of mental health' 'Standard Club COVID-19 Vaccination FAQS' 'News: Canada's Ship Safety Bulletin 11/2021 on the mobility of asymptomatic seafarers in the marine sector' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Are you a seafarer in crisis?' 'Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Quarter 2 results - there is a pressing need to improve life at sea'. West � has issued a new circular entitled 'Carriage of Containers on Dry Bulk Carrier', and two news alerts: 'P&IQ - International Group reports record year for education' 'Port State Control - Concentrated Inspection Campaigns 2021'. UK P&I Club � has released four news alerts: 'The AMSA National Compliance Plan 2021-22' 'EU Proposals to Regulate Shipping GHG Emissions' 'UK MCA: Hazard reporting guidance' 'The New Pre-arrival Reporting Requirements in Taiwan for Changhua Wind Farm Channel'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD � has released an insight article entitled 'Taking aim: reaching carbon emission reduction targets'. MCA � has opened two consultations and is seeking views: a consultation on 'implementation of the updates of the International High Speed Craft (HSC) Codes which operate under Chapter X of SOLAS' a consultation on 'a new Statutory Instrument (SI) and code for HSOSC, providing legal underpinning to transport �Industrial Personnel� to and from offshore energy installations'. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has recently published an investigation report into an explosion and fire in the engine room of the multi-purpose carrier 'Kelly' on the River Elbe. The cause of the accident was found to be impurities in the thermal oil and several possible sources of ignition for the explosion were also identified. Recent IMO Circulars SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.83 � 23/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.103 � 22/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.5 � 20/07/21 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.117 � 19/07/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 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 31 Friday 6th August 2021
Friday 6th August 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 31, 2021 � Friday 6th August Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has updated a marine guidance note entitled 'Small Seagoing Passenger Ship Code'. Panama � has released four new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'AMSA - Focused Inspection Campaign - Safety of Navigation' 'Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) 2021 - The Tokyo and Paris MoUs on Ship�s Stability in General'. two circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'IGF Code'. The Bahamas � has issued a new safety alert entitled 'Prevention of Collisions � Chinese Coastal Waters'. Isle of Man � has released a new shipping notice entitled 'SOLAS Chapter VI � Carriage of Cargoes and Oil Fuels'. Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Staying Safe when Participating in Recreational Water Activities at Sea'. Cyprus � has issued two new circulars: 'Vaccines against the COVID-19 virus' 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during COVID-19'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released three new guidance documents: 'Guide for Building and Classing Liquefied Gas Carriers with Independent Tanks' 'Guidance Notes on Composite Repairs of Steel Structures and Piping' 'Guide for Building and Classing SWATH Vessels'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published two technical circulars: 'DGS, Order No. 27 of 2021 Reg Extension of the validity of Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of COVID-19 outbreak' 'DGS M.S.Notice No. 05 of 2021 Reg. - Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL)'. Class NK � has issued a technical news alert entitled 'Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 103'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released an article entitled '108th session of the IMO Legal Committee (remote) � International Group attendance'. GARD � has published an alert entitled 'Security alert - Port of Prince, Haiti'. Japan P&I Club � has published a news alert entitled 'International Group reports record year for education'. North � has released a new circular entitled 'Submitting Invoices via Feesable � Notification of Change', and four news alerts: 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2021' 'Record Low Water Levels in Argentina' 'MAIB publishes findings from STOLT GROENLAND investigation' 'Fish Farm Claims in China'. Britannia P&I � has released a new document entitled 'Britannia P&I Sustainability Report 2021'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'CTRL Marine Solutions Ltd announce their acquisition by Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC)'. The Standard Club � has released nine new documents: a press article entitled 'Escalation of west African piracy causing concern' eight news alerts: 'IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery Report Q2 2021' 'Parana River � Argentinian President declares State of Hydrological Emergency' 'MAIB report - STOLT GROENLAND' 'AMSA - Focused inspection campaign - Safety Of Navigation' 'Western Australia looks to implementing stricter controls' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - 10 ways to look after your mental health at sea' 'Lack of shore leave causing distress to many, reveals Q2 Seafarers Happiness Index' 'A Master's Guide to Hatch cover maintenance webinar written Q&A'. The Swedish Club � has issued a new member alert entitled 'MSS Case August: Machinery failure caused collision with sea lock'. UK P&I Club � has released five news alerts: 'Launch of Concentrated Inspection Campaign by Tokyo MOU' 'Fishery Farm Claims in China - Trend of Claims and Geographical Extent Updates' 'White House Makes Enforcement of Rule Against Unjust Detention and demurrage Practices a Priority' 'Australia: COVID-19 Update' 'Press Release: International Group reports record year for education'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG � has released an announcement entitled 'U.S. Coast Guard addresses threats to National security in updated Cyber Strategic Outlook'. OCIMF � has published the July 2021 issue of their Newsletter. EMSA � has released the August 2021 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has recently published an investigation report into an explosion and fire in the engine room of the multi-purpose carrier 'Kelly' on the River Elbe. The cause of the accident was found to be impurities in the thermal oil and several possible sources of ignition for the explosion were also identified. Recent IMO Circulars MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.83 � 23/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.103 � 22/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.5 � 20/07/21 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.117 � 19/07/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.850/Rev.3 � 19/07/21 � GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING MINIMUM PROPULSION POWER TO MAINTAIN THE MANOEUVRABILITY OF SHIPS IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.884/Rev.1 � 16/07/21 � GUIDANCE FOR BEST PRACTICE FOR MEMBER STATE/COASTAL STATE. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 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 30 Friday 30th July 2021
Friday 30th July 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 30, 2021 � Friday 30th July Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has issued three new or amended documents: two marine guidance notes: 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007' 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007'. a merchant shipping notice entitled 'The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants: Amendments to International Standards'. Marshall Islands � has updated four documents: three marine notices: 'Implementation of MARPOL Annex I Chapter 8 � Prevention of Pollution During Transfer of Oil Cargo Between Oil Tankers at Sea' 'Approval for Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans for Oil and/or Noxious Liquid Substances' 'Tender Registration and Statements of Compliance' a marine guideline entitled 'Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator'. Panama � has updated three circulars: 'Technical E-Certificates onboard' 'Use of Electronic Certificates onboard' 'High Risk Areas (HRA) and Precautionary Zones'. The Bahamas � has released 11 updated documents: seven updated information notices: 'Port State Control - Recurring Deficiencies' 'Guidance on Large Scale Rescue Operations at Sea' 'MARPOL Annex VI Record Book' 'LRIT Testing ASPs' 'Passenger Ship Windows' 'Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling' 'Commissioning of INMARSAT Terminals and Issue of MMSI Numbers' three marine notices: 'MARPOL Electronic Record Books' 'Electronic Record Keeping Systems' 'Safe Return to Port' a technical alert entitled 'United States Coast Guard QUALSHIP 21 & E-Zero Program'. Cyprus � has released two new circulars: 'New List of Accounting Authorities Recognized by the Republic of Cyprus' 'Cyprus Maritime Award 2021'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released eight new or updated guidance documents: 'Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Installations' 'Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships' 'Guide for High Voltage Shore Connection' 'Guide for Building and Classing Yachts' 'Guide for Autonomous and Remote Control Functions' 'Guide for Building and Classing Liftboats' 'Rules for Building and Classing Bulk Carriers for Service on the Great Lakes' 'Guide for Mitigation of Infectious Disease Transmission on Board Marine and Offshore Assets'. DNV � has published a news alert entitled 'IMO update: Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 7)'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released two technical circulars: 'Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on Safety of Navigation beginning 1 August 2021 and ending on 30 September 2021' 'Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Tokyo and the Paris MoU on Stability (in general) beginning 1 September 2021 and ending on 30 November 2021'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD � has published an article entitledNew US Presidential Executive Order targets liner operators and alliances. Britannia P&I � has issued three news alerts: 'BSafe Incident Case Study 09: Fall of a Heavy Object' 'Britannia P&I Publishes First Sustainability Report' 'Australia: Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC)'. Japan P&I Club � has published a news alert entitled 'Taiwan-New Stipulations for Changhua Offshore Wind Farm'. North � has released six news alerts: 'AMSA to launch inspection campaign on safety of navigation' 'New pre-arrival reporting requirements in Taiwan for Changhua Wind Farm Channel'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued two news alerts: 'Safety Culture: Safety Management System' 'Madhavi Arya: We won, now what? Enforcement options in Singapore'. The Standard Club � has released four news alerts: 'Wellness and welfare tips' 'A guide to mental health at sea' 'Port State Control (PSC) Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CICs) for 2021' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - advice for when it feels life is spiralling out of control'. West P&I Club � has published two articles: 'COVID-19 Vaccination of Seafarers: IG P&I FAQs' 'Neptune - Bunker Quality Information Tutorial Video Now Available'. UK P&I Club � has released four news alerts: 'GDPR FAQ' 'General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance' 'UK Club and Mission to Seafarers webinar (Series 16): Crew health initiatives' 'Australia: COVID-19 Update'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Tokyo and Paris MoU � have announced that they will be launching a joint concentrated inspection campaign on ship's stability, commencing on 01/09/2021. SIGTTO � has released its 2020 annual report. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has published an investigation report into an explosion and fire in the engine room of the multi-purpose carrier 'Kelly' on the River Elbe. The cause of the accident was found to be impurities in the thermal oil and several possible sources of ignition for the explosion were also identified. Recent IMO Circulars CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.83 � 23/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.103 � 22/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.5 � 20/07/21 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.117 � 19/07/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.850/Rev.3 � 19/07/21 � GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING MINIMUM PROPULSION POWER TO MAINTAIN THE MANOEUVRABILITY OF SHIPS IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.884/Rev.1 � 16/07/21 � GUIDANCE FOR BEST PRACTICE FOR MEMBER STATE/COASTAL STATE. View Circular. FAL.2/Circ.132 � 16/07/21 � GUIDELINES ON CREATING A TOOL TO MEASURE DOMESTIC IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FAL CONVENTION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 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 29 Friday 23rd July 2021
Friday 23rd July 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 29, 2021 � Friday 23rd July Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates � UK � has issued three updates: � MGN 475 (M) Amendment 1 MLC recruitment and placement � MGN 583 (F) Amendment 1 ILO Fishermen's work agreements � MIN 616 amendment 6: COVID-19: minimising risk to ships� crews and other maritime sector workers. � Australia � has published a marine notice entitled Focused inspection campaign�safety of navigation. � Liberia � has released two documents: � Advisory on General License 40 Authorizing Certain Transactions Involving the Exportation or Reexportation of Liquified Petroleum Gas to Venezuela � Dynamic Pre-Arrival Deficiency Information. � Bahamas � has released an update to the document on Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign 2021. � Singapore � has issued two documents: � New volumetric fee on liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo operations by Forward this email to a friend MPA-approved floating storage units / floating storage regassification units berthed at MPA-approved berth to support LNG bunkering and breakbulk activities in port � Revision to the number of persons onboard pleasure craft in the Port of Singapore. � Hong Kong � has published a new merchant shipping information note entitled Cargo liquefaction led to overturning accident. Recent Class Society Guidance � Indian Register of Shipping � has published two technical circulars: � Flag State Annual Safety Inspection for Vessels transiting through Panama with destination in the United States � Overhead Monorail Provision Crane Failure- reg. � Class NK � has issued a technical news article on the Publication of the '2021 Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance � FAQs about P&I Club cover relating to the vaccination of seafarers � IGP&I � The American Club � SKULD � Britannia P&I � The Shipowners' Club � The Swedish Club. � ABS � has released a member alert entitled Pre-employment medical examinations (PEME) and COVID-19: An Update. � GARD � has published an article entitled New US Presidential Executive Order targets liner operators and alliances. � Britannia P&I � has issued eight updates: � Collisions: The Rough Guide � Oil Pollution Claims: An Overview � Cargo Claims: What is Involved? � Stowaways Issues and Implications � Loss Prevention: An Overview � People Risks: An Introduction to Claims � Freight Demurrage and Defence: A Beginner's Guide � P&I Insurance: What Can You Claim?. � North � has released six updates: � Civil Unrest in South Africa Impacting Port Operations � VPS Bunker Alerts 2021 � Australia Imposes Fumigation Requirements to Beat the Khapra Beetle � COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak � Impact on Shipping *Update* � New Ballast Water Management Regulations Take Effect in Canada � 2020/21 Satisfaction Survey Results. � The Standard Club � has issued seven updates: � Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Help in a crisis � Navigation fines for entering restricted zones in Georgian waters � Biden's executive order prompts US federal agencies to cooperate on antitrust enforcement of the liner trade � Turkey - new environmental regulations � US 5th Circuit to Consider Test for Federal Courts to Exercise Jurisdiction Over Foreign Defendants in Maritime Cases � Canadian ballast water regulations � US CBP (Port of New Orleans) Notice (21-035): AGM Arriving Vessel Protocols / AGM Free Certificate Inspections. � West P&I Club � has published an article entitled Spain - Heightened Risk of Stowaways in Ceuta. � UK P&I Club � has released six updates: � Crew Changes � A Comprehensive Guide � Ask an Expert: BWM - Type Approval with Dr Li Gang from SGS � Ask an Expert: BWM - Compliance Monitoring with Dr Guillaume Drillet from SGS � Offshore Wind, the Renewable Energy Revolution, Slow Progress but Optimistic Outlook � US COGSA and The Harter Act: Where Do We Currently (and Contractually) Stand? � The Seventh Wonder of the Modern World: the Panama Canal. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News � MCA � has published a series of FAQs on ballast water management. � EMSA � has released a report on COVID-19 and its impact on shipping. Recent Accident Reports � UK � The MAIB has published an investigation report into the cargo tank explosion and fire on board the chemical tanker 'Stolt Groenland'. The accident took place in the port of Ulsan, Republic of Korea and was caused by a rupture in a styrene monomer tank. This rupture caused a fireball, which spread to the nearby chemical tanker 'Bow Dalian'. Both vessels were damaged and two crew members suffered minor injuries. Fifteen emergency responders were injured during the fire-fighting, which lasted for over 6 hours. The accident is believed to have been caused by improper stowage and monitoring of the cargo. � Canada � The TSB has published an investigation report into the striking of the anchored ship, 'Pan Acacia', by the bulk carrier 'Caravos Harmony'. The collision occurred as the ship was proceeding to anchor in Vancouver Harbour, British Columbia. Both ships sustained damage and a contributing factor was found to be a lack of information sharing between the pilot and the bridge crew. Recent IMO Circulars � LEG 108/1/1/Add.1 � 22/07/21 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. � TC 71/4(b) � 22/07/21 � RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND PARTNERSHIPS. View Circular. � MSC 104/15/24 � 22/07/21 � WORK PROGRAMME. View Circular. � CCC 7/1/1/Rev.1 � 22/07/21 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. � STCW.2/Circ.103 � 22/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. � E&T 35/4 � 21/07/21 � FINALIZATION OF DRAFT EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS TO THE AMENDMENTS TO THE IMDG CODE (AMENDMENT 40-20). View Circular. � MSC 104/INF.2 � 21/07/21 � WORK PROGRAMME. View Circular. � MSC 104/15/6 � 20/07/21 � WORK PROGRAMME. View Circular. � MSC 104/15/3 � 20/07/21 � WORK PROGRAMME. View Circular. � MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.5 � 20/07/21 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI. View Circular. � MSC 104/5/1 � 20/07/21 � MEASURES TO IMPROVE DOMESTIC FERRY SAFETY. View Circular. � FAL 46/1 � 19/07/21 � PROVISIONAL AGENDA. View Circular. � TC 71/9 � 19/07/21 � IMO MEMBER STATE AUDIT SCHEME. View Circular. � FAL.1/Circ.117 � 19/07/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: � Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 � Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. � 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting � 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting � 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting � 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting � 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting � 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting � 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting � 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting � 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting � 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting � 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting � 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 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 28 Friday 16th July 2021
Friday 16th July 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 28, 2021 � Friday 16th July 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 safety alert entitled 'Verify Your Wire Rope Terminations: Incorrect Terminations Can Lead to Catastrophic Failure'. Marshall Islands � has released four new or updated documents: a marine safety advisory entitled 'Overhead Monorail Provision Crane Failure' three marine notices: 'Fees for Official Yacht Documents and Services' 'MARPOL Annex V-Prevention of Garbage Pollution from Ships' 'Familiarization with Marshall Islands National Maritime Legislation'. Panama � has updated six circulars: 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers � MLC' 'Approval of the use of Viking Liferaft Type S30' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Control of the Issuance of Statutory Certificates� Report and Administrative Fee imposed by the Republic of Panama to the Recognized Organizations and Recognized Security Organizations duly authorized by the Panama Maritime Authority' 'Issuance of Tonnage Certificates' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers'. Bahamas � has released a new technical alert entitled 'Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign 2021'. Singapore � has issued two new port marine circulars: 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19' 'Enhancements to Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong � has published three new merchant shipping information notes: 'Updating of �Application for a Licence� form to include information of medical fitness certificate' 'Fatal accident of a stevedore working underneath a grapple' 'United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2021'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has updated eight guidance documents: 'Marine Vessel Rules' 'Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft' 'Rules for Building and Classing Facilities on Offshore Installations' 'Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways' 'Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Units' 'Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges' 'Rules for Building and Classing Light Warships, Patrol and High-Speed Naval Vessels' 'Generic Rules for Classification, Materials and Welding, and Surveys After Construction'. China Classification Society � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for Inspection of Hull Welds 2021'. Recent P&I Club Guidance FAQs about P&I Club cover relating to the vaccination of seafarers IGP&I The American Club SKULD Britannia P&I The Shipowners' Club The Swedish Club. GARD � has released a new circular entitled 'Amendments to Rules 2021 � Diversion expenses', and two new alerts: 'Update on port operations in Durban and Richards Bay, South Africa' 'Continued piracy activity in Singapore Strait'. Britannia P&I � has issued a news alert entitled 'Module 5: Emotional Wellness'. Japan P&I Club � has published two news alerts: 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID- Enhanced Quarantine Measures in Korea (No.10)' 'Partial Amendment of the Act on Maritime Traffic Safety'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'Civil Unrest in South Africa Impacting Port Operations'. The Standard Club � has published five news alerts: 'Canada's Ship Safety Bulletin 08/2021 on measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on passenger vessels and ferries' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at sea campaign - The value of seafarers' wellbeing over technical skills' 'A Sea of Distractions - texting while driving' 'MPA enhancements to crew change' 'Standard Club PEME scheme'. UK P&I � has released four new documents: 'QCR Summer 2021: Sanchez v. Smart Fabricators of Texas, L.L.C. (5th Cir. May 11, 2021) (en banc)' 'Group Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) 2021' 'MEPC 76 10th -17th June 2021: Summary of Outcome' 'UK P&I Club N.V. Solvency and Financial Condition Report 2021'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMB � has published their Global Piracy Report for Q2 2021. It finds that piracy and armed robbery incidents are at the lowest level since 1994, but warns that risks still remain to seafarers. IMO � has issued a press release entitled 'Cutting GHG emission from shipping - 10 years of mandatory rules'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has recently released an accident report into the grounding of the RoRo freight ferry 'Arrow' in the approach channel of Aberdeen Harbour. It was found that the bridge team were not prepared for pilotage in restricted visibility due to the heavy fog. The PEC holder conning and steering the ship over-corrected the ship's heading and none of the bridge team noticed the danger in time to prevent the ship from grounding. Malta � Transport Malta have recently released a safety investigation report into the grounding of the oil/chemical tanker 'Key Fighter' south of Rtlandet, Norway. It was found that the vessel had lost directional control due to a steering wheel fault (the spring that prevents activation of microswitches on the starboard side was defective). Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1578 � 14/07/21 � GUIDELINES ON SAFETY DURING ABANDON SHIP DRILLS USING LIFEBOATS View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.895 � 13/07/21 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO THE NOX TECHNICAL CODE 2008, AS AMENDED View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.892 � 13/07/21 � GUIDELINES FOR EXEMPTION OF UNMANNED NON-SELF-PROPELLED (UNSP) BARGES FROM CERTAIN SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE MARPOL CONVENTION View Circular. FAL.5/Circ.44 � 12/07/21 � IMO COMPENDIUM ON FACILITATION AND ELECTRONIC BUSINESS View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.894 � 12/07/21 � SHARING OF RESULTS FROM RESEARCH ON MARINE LITTER AND ENCOURAGING STUDIES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND MICROPLASTICS FROM SHIPS View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.893 � 12/07/21 � PROVISION OF ADEQUATE FACILITIES AT PORTS AND TERMINALS FOR THE RECEPTION OF PLASTIC WASTE FROM SHIPS View Circular. FAL.5/Circ.42/Rev.1 � 07/07/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SETTING UP A MARITIME SINGLE WINDOW View Circular. PPR.1/Circ.11 � 29/06/21 � HAZARD EVALUATION OF SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED BY SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1318/Rev.1 � 28/06/21 � REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS OF FIXED CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE�EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS View Circular. MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.1 � 25/06/21 � GUIDELINES ON MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1641 � 24/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR FISHING VESSELS OF 24 M IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1601/Rev.1 � 22/06/21 � ORIENTACIONES REVISADAS DEL SECTOR SOBRE LA LUCHA CONTRA LA PIRATER�A View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1639 � 23/06/21 � THE GUIDELINES ON CYBER SECURITY ONBOARD SHIPS View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.97 � 22/06/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 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 27 Friday 9th July 2021
Friday 9th July 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 27, 2021 � Friday 9th July Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has issued three new marine information notes: 'Ofcom requirement for protecting the general public from radio emissions: General information for vessels (ship station licence holders)' 'COVID-19: Guidance on the reporting of occupational diseases' 'Safety Climate Tool (SCT) for the Maritime Industry'. Norway � has published a new circular entitled 'Leaks in hydraulic hoses-, couplings and in hydraulic cylinders'. Marshall Islands � has released two new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Inmarsat Services under the Point of Service Activation Concept' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Immersion Suits Found Unserviceable'. Singapore � has issued two new port marine circulars: 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore' 'New Harbour Craft Port Dues Concession for Floating Storage Units / Floating Storage Regassification Units Supporting LNG Bunkering and Breakbulk Activities in Port'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'Rules for classification of ships - July 2021 edition'. Class NK � has released a technical news alert entitled 'Revision and update of Safety Management System onboard Panamanian flagged ships with multiple load lines'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'Pilot on the bridge'. Britannia P&I � has released three news alerts: 'Turkey: New Regulation on Environmental Inspection' 'Senegal: Latest Country to Ban Import of Plastic Waste' 'China: Updated Maritime Traffic Safety Law (MTSL)'. Japan P&I Club � has issued two news alerts: 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.105' 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Enhanced Quarantine Measures in Korea (No.9)'. North � has issued four news alerts: 'Ports in Haiti closed following assassination of President' 'Yemen: Port Situation *Update*' 'Check Declarations Before Loading Indonesian Iron Ore Fines' 'Caution Advised as Sierra Leone Iron Ore Fines Shipments on the Up'. The Shipowners' Club � has released two news alerts: 'Experts in Offshore Wind' 'Precautionary guidance when expecting storms'. The Standard Club � has published a news alert entitled 'Sailors' Society - Wellness at Sea'..The Swedish Club � has released a news alert entitled 'MSS Case July: Tide caught pilot by surprise'. West � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'HFO Condition Survey 2021' a news alert entitled 'Canada - North Atlantic Right Whale - Gulf of St Lawrence (Update 2021)'. UK P&I � has released three news alerts: 'UK Club Webinar (Green Shipping Series): United States and California Environmental and Compliance Trends Affecting Ship Owners' 'Press Release: UK P&I Club creates new regional roles to strengthen global claims handling' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has published the June 2021 issue of their Newsletter, as well as a news article entitled 'The SIRE/EBIS transition � six months on'. EMSA � has released the July 2021 issue of their Newsletter, as well as a document entitled 'STEERSAFE Study on Steering and Manoeuvrability'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has released an accident report into the grounding of the RoRo freight ferry 'Arrow' in the approach channel of Aberdeen Harbour. It was found that the bridge team were not prepared for pilotage in restricted visibility due to the heavy fog. The PEC holder conning and steering the ship over-corrected the ship's heading and none of the bridge team noticed the danger in time to prevent the ship from grounding. Malta � Transport Malta have released a safety investigation report into the grounding of the oil/chemical tanker 'Key Fighter' south of Rtlandet, Norway. It was found that the vessel had lost directional control due to a steering wheel fault (the spring that prevents activation of microswitches on the starboard side was defective). Recent IMO Circulars FAL.5/Circ.42/Rev.1 � 07/07/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SETTING UP A MARITIME SINGLE WINDOW View Circular. PPR.1/Circ.11 � 29/06/21 � HAZARD EVALUATION OF SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED BY SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1318/Rev.1 � 28/06/21 � REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS OF FIXED CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE�EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS View Circular. MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.1 � 25/06/21 � GUIDELINES ON MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1641 � 24/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR FISHING VESSELS OF 24 M IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1601/Rev.1 � 22/06/21 � ORIENTACIONES REVISADAS DEL SECTOR SOBRE LA LUCHA CONTRA LA PIRATER�A View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1639 � 23/06/21 � THE GUIDELINES ON CYBER SECURITY ONBOARD SHIPS View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.97 � 22/06/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1638 � 15/06/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE FOR THE USE OF MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS) View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.75 � 14/06/21 � 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 View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.17 � 08/06/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1642 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR PLEASURE YACHTS OF 300 GROSS TONNAGE AND ABOVE NOT ENGAGED IN TRADE OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1640 � 03/06/21 � AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.2 � 03/06/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION AND THE LSA CODE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.482(103) AND MSC.485(103), RESPECTIVELY View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 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 26 Friday 2nd July 2021
Friday 2nd July 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 26, 2021 � Friday 2nd July Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Panama � has released a new circular entitled 'Marine Evacuation System (MES) Procedure' Singapore � has issued two new port marine circulars: 'Extension of MaritimeSG Together Package for Maritime Companies, Individuals and Seafarers' 'Changes to Pre-Arrival Notification and Notification of Arrival'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'A fatal accident involving working at height in adverse weather'. Cyprus � has published a new circular entitled 'Vaccines against the COVID-19 virus'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas � has published two new guidance documents: 'Rules on Materials and Welding for the Classification of Marine Units' 'Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships'. China Classification Society � has released three new guidance documents: 'CCS Rule Change Notice for Rules Classification of Mobile Offshore Units (RCN No.1, July, 2021)' 'Rule Change Notice for Rules for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (RCN No.1, 2021)' 'Guidelines For Implementation of Statutory Surveys (Ships Engaged on International Voyages) 2018'. DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'New MARPOL requirement on designated fuel oil sampling points'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released two new technical circulars: 'Panama MMN-14/2021 Reg. Flag State Annual Safety Inspection for Vessels transiting through Panama with destination in the United States' 'Malaysia MSN 04/2021 Reg. Extension of the validity of ships statutory certificates resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic'. Lloyd's Register � has published a news alert entitled 'New Lloyd�s Register requirements for NDE acceptance criteria, and inclusion of Advanced NDE Methods'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has published two new circulars: 'Board News' 'The American Club's Annual Report and Accounts for 2020'. GARD � has released two news alerts: 'Port state to focus on stability issues' 'Wellbeing and happiness � a sum of many things'. SKULD � has issued two news articles: 'The EVER GIVEN, claims and cover implications from a charterer�s perspective' 'Shipment of project and equipment cargoes'. Britannia P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'BSafe Incident Case Study 08: Chemical Burns'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'China: Revised Maritime Traffic Safety Law Takes Effect on 1 September 2021'. The Shipowners' Club � has released three new documents: 'New mobile app offers seafarers offline access to ISWAN�s 24-hour support and resources' 'Navigation Resources' 'Guidance on Ensuring the Weathertight Integrity of Hatch Covers'. The Standard Club � has published six new documents:.two articles: 'IMO 2020 and beyond: Guidelines for fuel oil sampling and designated sampling points' 'One rung at a time - Pilot ladder safety' four news alerts: 'ICS calls for Seafarer Vaccination Priority' 'US State Department confirms there is no deal with Iran on sanctions relief as of now' 'Environmental Compliance webinar Q&A' 'Sailors' Society's Wellness at Sea programme'. Steamship Mutual � has released a new circular entitled 'Information Films to Assist Seafarers'. UK P&I � has released five news alerts: 'Turkey: Introduction of New Regulation on Environmental Inspection' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'A Roadmap for Ship Decarbonisation' 'Ask an Expert: Origins of BWM with Lisa Drake from SGS' 'China - The Newly Revised Maritime Traffic Safety Law'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO � has published a press release entitled 'Day of the Seafarer 2021 explores fair future'. Bureau Veritas � has released a white paper entitled 'Reducing Ship Emissions IMO EEXI & CII/SEEMP'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MSIU has released a safety investigation report into the fatal injury of a crew member while operating an angle grinder on board the bulk carrier 'Iolcos Unity'. The crew member had been investigating a hydraulic oil leak on one of the ballast valves. It was found that his overalls had become permeated with hydraulic oil as he crawled to access the leaking flange, and when he began using an angle grinder to cut the bolts, the sparks created by the grinder set his overalls on fire. Recent IMO Circulars PPR.1/Circ.11 � 29/06/21 � HAZARD EVALUATION OF SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED BY SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1318/Rev.1 � 28/06/21 � REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS OF FIXED CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE�EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS View Circular. MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.1 � 25/06/21 � GUIDELINES ON MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1641 � 24/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR FISHING VESSELS OF 24 M IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1601/Rev.1 � 22/06/21 � ORIENTACIONES REVISADAS DEL SECTOR SOBRE LA LUCHA CONTRA LA PIRATER�A View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1639 � 23/06/21 � THE GUIDELINES ON CYBER SECURITY ONBOARD SHIPS View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.97 � 22/06/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1638 � 15/06/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE FOR THE USE OF MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS) View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.75 � 14/06/21 � 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 View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.17 � 08/06/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1642 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR PLEASURE YACHTS OF 300 GROSS TONNAGE AND ABOVE NOT ENGAGED IN TRADE OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1640 � 03/06/21 � AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.2 � 03/06/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION AND THE LSA CODE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.482(103) AND MSC.485(103), RESPECTIVELY View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.37/Rev.1 � 03/06/21 � GUIDANCE ON MINIMUM COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF MARITIME RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRES (MRCCs) View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 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 25 Friday 25th June 2021
Friday 25th June 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 25, 2021 � Friday 25th June Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend IMO MEPC 76 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of the events at MEPC 76, which ran virtually from 10-17 June 2021. A key topic for this MEPC session was consideration of the regulations to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. Also discussed were: the carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) in Arctic waters; the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention); and unmanned non-self-propelled (UNSP) barges. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released a marine information note entitled 'Guidance on the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on fishers� wellbeing'. Panama � has published a new marine notice entitled 'Traffic Separation Schemes and Associated Routeing Measures (Off the Coast of Norway, Slupska Bank & off Ushant)' and three updated circulars: 'Chief Cook Dispensation Letter � Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC 2006)' 'Security Measures sailing in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG)' 'Crew Dispensations due to Article VIII of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended'. Bahamas � has released a new technical alert entitled 'Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) for Pilot Transfer Arrangements'. Isle of Man � has updated two shipping notices: 'IoM Regulations Implementing the STCW Manila Amendments' 'Isle of Man Endorsement Application Process'. Singapore � has issued a new port marine circular entitled 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2021'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for Building and Classing Self-Elevating Units Intended to Operate as Offshore Installations'. Bureau Veritas � has published a news alert entitled 'Report of MEPC 76 Meeting � 10 to 17 June 2021'. DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'Clarification on the use of service providers of LSA equipment'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released two new technical circulars: 'IMO Resolution MSC. 481(102) on Revised Recommendation on the use and fitting of Retro-Reflective materials on Life-Saving Appliances' 'Sri Lanka MSN 02/2021 Reg. Extraordinary measures relating to seafarer�s certification resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic'. Lloyd's Register � has published a news alert entitled 'Amendments of MARPOL Annex VI � EEXI and Operational Carbon Intensity Reduction'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Britannia P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Britannia Loss Prevention Webinar: The 2020 Global Sulphur Cap � Impact and Future Developments'. North � has issued three news alerts: 'Reminder on Senegal Ban on Plastic Waste Imports' 'COVID-19 Crew Vaccination Survey Launched' 'Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Ship Stability Announced'. The Standard Club � has published four new documents:.an article entitled 'Sustainability - our journey' three news alerts: 'California issues extreme heat proclamation which may impact vessels calling at California Ports' 'US Issues General Licenses to Authorize Certain COVID-Related Transactions with Iran, Syria, or Venezuela' 'COVID-19 � ICS collecting data on Seafarer vaccination'. WEST � has issued four news alerts: 'Piracy in the Amazon: Fixing the River Rat problem' 'Ghana - PSC Fines for Alleged MARPOL Transgression' 'Cyber Security: Bank Transfer Fraud' 'China: MSA Issues Safety Guidelines to Prevent Collisions with Fishing Vessels'. UK P&I � has released two news alerts: 'Day of the Seafarer 2021' 'UK Club Live Webinar (Series 15): Navigating in River (Dire) Straits - Collisions and Groundings'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'MLC support for abandoned seafarers � theory and practice'. ICS � has issued a press release entitled 'Shipping community puts pressure on governments to end crew change woes'. Recent Accident Reports Japan � The JTSB has released a marine accident investigation report into the death of a crew member while performing a hatch cover closing duty on board the cargo vessel 'First AI' at Kita Wharf, Kyoto. The crew member's head had become trapped in the hatch cover panel during the operation. The hinge plate of the hatch cover had previously been temporarily repaired, and it seems that this repair failed, causing the arm pin to fall off and the hatch cover panel to drop. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1601/Rev.1 � 22/06/21 � ORIENTACIONES REVISADAS DEL SECTOR SOBRE LA LUCHA CONTRA LA PIRATER�A View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1639 � 23/06/21 � THE GUIDELINES ON CYBER SECURITY ONBOARD SHIPS View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.97 � 22/06/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1638 � 15/06/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE FOR THE USE OF MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS) View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.75 � 14/06/21 � 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 View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.17 � 08/06/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1641 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR FISHING VESSELS OF 24 M IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1642 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR PLEASURE YACHTS OF 300 GROSS TONNAGE AND ABOVE NOT ENGAGED IN TRADE OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1640 � 03/06/21 � AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.2 � 03/06/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION AND THE LSA CODE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.482(103) AND MSC.485(103), RESPECTIVELY View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.37/Rev.1 � 03/06/21 � GUIDANCE ON MINIMUM COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF MARITIME RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRES (MRCCs) View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.50/Rev.4 � 03/06/21 � DISTRESS PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS FOR RCCs FROM SHORE-TO-SHIP VIA GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS View Circular. MSC.4/Circ.265 � 27/05/21 � REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.35 � 27/05/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 18th June 2021
Friday 18th June 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 24, 2021 � Friday 18th June Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released three new or amended documents: a marine information note entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: COVID-19: Acceptance of online delivered Food Hygiene or Food Safety in Catering courses for Ship�s Cooks and Others Processing Food in the Galley' two marine guidance notes: 'Life-Saving Appliances - Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) - Servicing and Deployments' 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Work at Height) Regulations 2010'. Norway � has published a new circular entitled 'Alternative to one-piece flotation suits for vessels carrying 12 passengers or less from a mother ship'. Liberia � has released a new marine operation note entitled 'Australian Ports � Measures to mitigate Port State control actions and detentions'. Marshall Islands � has updated three documents: a marine guideline entitled 'Safety of Navigation'. two marine notices: 'International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and Medical Oxygen Cylinder Requirements' 'Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels'. Panama � has published a new marine notice entitled 'Flag Annual Safety Inspection for Vessels Transitting Through Panama with Destination in the United States' and four new or updated circulars: 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC) � Certification Process' 'Adoption and Regulation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, amended (MLC 2006, amended)' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers � MLC'. Bahamas � has updated two technical alerts: 'BMA Inspector ID Cards' 'COVID-19'. Singapore � has issued two new port marine circulars: 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving from Countries with Sustained Increase in COVID-19 Cases' 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Man overboard accident while working overside'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas � has published three new guidance documents: 'Rules for the certification of lifting appliances onboard ships and offshore units' 'Risk-based inspection for the hull structure of floating offshore units' 'Guidelines for Remote Survey'. Class NK � has published a technical news alert entitled 'Improvement measures to reduce the damage generated by fire accident on large size Vehicle Carriers-Effective use of fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Paperless Electronic Trading Systems - Update to essDOCS Terms and Conditions GARD SKULD Japan P&I Club The London P&I Club The Shipowners' Club Steamship Mutual The Swedish Club WEST UK P&I GARD � has released two news alerts: 'Bauxite liquefaction risk in Guyana' 'Failure or accidental release of the lifeboat hooks can be fatal'. Japan P&I Club � has released a circular entitled 'Report on the 606th Meeting of the Board of Directors'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'Nigeria Announces New Maritime Security Initiative - The Deep Blue Project'. The Standard Club � has published seven new documents:.an article entitled 'Rock Advertising or Charles Lim Teng Siang � to NOM or not to NOM - Singapore Court of Appeals takes a different view of non-oral modification clauses from the UK Supreme Court'. six news alerts: 'Ghana - Focus on Safety and Maritime Pollution Prevention' 'Drug smuggling on bulk carriers out of Brazil on the rise' 'Colombian National Strike' 'Los Angeles and Long Beach vaccination for vessels' 'Offing Echoes magazine - Standard Club's maritime professionals share 'Sea Tales' from their time at sea ' 'ICS Guidance for Ship Operators and Roadmap for vaccination of seafarers'. The Swedish Club � has released a member alert entitled 'MSS Case June: Swept away by large wave'. WEST � has issued two news alerts: 'Risk Intelligence Reports' 'Briefcases - Waypoints article'. UK P&I � has released four new documents: 'Biofuel: Benefits and Barriers webinar - Q&A' 'Lessons Leant: Universal Fall in Cargo Hold' 'Maritime Team Dynamics: Lessons from the Flight Deck' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MCA � is seeking responses on two new consultations: a consultation on 'a new Statutory Instrument (SI), the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2021' a consultation on 'the proposed draft merchant shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) (amendment) regulations 2021'. ICS � has issued a press release entitled 'New Helicopter Operations Guide from ICS helps crews prepare for the unexpected'. Paris MoU � has announced the release of the 2020 Performance Lists. EMSA � has published a report entitled 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping Report'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MASIU has recently released a safety investigation report on the serious injury of a crew member on board the container ship 'Alula' in the Qingdao anchorage area. The crew member had been operating a lathe machine when his T-shirt and gloves were caught in the rotating chuck of the machine. It was found likely that the crew member had tied the upper part of his overalls around his waist, and that the hazards of the specific task he was carrying out had not been fully assessed. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1638 � 15/06/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE FOR THE USE OF MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS) View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.75 � 14/06/21 � 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 View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.17 � 08/06/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1641 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR FISHING VESSELS OF 24 M IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1642 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR PLEASURE YACHTS OF 300 GROSS TONNAGE AND ABOVE NOT ENGAGED IN TRADE OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1640 � 03/06/21 � AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.2 � 03/06/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION AND THE LSA CODE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.482(103) AND MSC.485(103), RESPECTIVELY View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.37/Rev.1 � 03/06/21 � GUIDANCE ON MINIMUM COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF MARITIME RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRES (MRCCs) View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.50/Rev.4 � 03/06/21 � DISTRESS PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS FOR RCCs FROM SHORE-TO-SHIP VIA GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS View Circular. MSC.4/Circ.265 � 27/05/21 � REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.35 � 27/05/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.76 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971 View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.85 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969 View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.53 � 25/05/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 11th June 2021
Friday 11th June 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 23, 2021 � Friday 11th June Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released a new marine guidance note entitled 'The United Kingdom List of approved Ship Recycling Facilities'. Marshall Islands � has updated a marine notice entitled 'List of Office and Service Locations'. Panama � has published three new or updated circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Australian Port Pre-arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Authorized Recognized Organizations'. Singapore � has issued a new port marine circular entitled 'Flying of Unmanned Aircraft Over Singapore Port Waters'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published a new guidance document entitled 'Guidance Notes on Composite Repairs of Steel Structures and Piping'. DNV � has released two news alerts: 'PSC back to normal � update on Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CICs)' 'Recommendations on ISM and cyber security - support for DOC holders'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published two new technical circulars: 'Panama MMC-393 Reg. Australian Port - Pre-Arrival Check list for Panama flagged vessels' 'Cyprus Circular No. 21/2021 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued a new circular entitled 'Loss Prevention: Barge Fleeting Area Issues & Best Practices'. GARD � has released three news alerts: 'Mind the oil transfer procedures in Ghana' 'It is time to inspect for Asian Gypsy Moth' 'Soybean claims again on the rise'. SKULD � has published an article entitled 'Bunker sampling guidelines for Port State Control'. Japan P&I Club � has released a new article entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.104'. North � has issued five news alerts: 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2021' 'Oil Transfer and Bunkering Procedures in Ghana' 'South America � Soya Bean Harvest' 'Ballast Water Sampling, Ukraine *Update*' 'Subsea Damage Risks When Anchoring Near Hong Kong'. The Standard Club � has published eight new documents: five news alerts: 'COVID-19 � ISWAN launches COVISHIELD vaccination drive for seafarers in India' 'Update - discharge of scrubber wash-water in Brazil' 'Handling of COVID-19 positive crew cases at Chinese ports' 'Clarity on Owner�s right to collect bill of lading freight' 'United States issues new Executive Order targeting certain Chinese companies' three articles: 'Addressing the crew change crisis - COVID-19 and seafarer human rights' 'Letters of Indemnity (LOIs) and delivery of cargo without presentation of original bills of lading' 'Clause paramount'. The Swedish Club � has released a member alert entitled 'Cargo in focus: Soya beans'. WEST � has issued a news alert entitled 'COVID-19: List of Epidemic Prevention and Control Measures at Chinese Ports (Update)'. UK P&I � has released four new documents: 'ICS publishes Roadmap for Vaccination of International Seafarers' 'Chinese SPC�s latest retrial ruling expands exposures to Owners and P&I Clubs in soybean damage cases' 'Ghana: An Important Notice on Oil Transfer Procedures' 'Crew Health Advice: Panic Disorders'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MAIB � has published their annual report: '2020 Marine Accident Recommendations and Statistics'. EMSA � has issued the June 2021 issue of their Newsletter. USCG � has announced the release of the '2020 Flag State Control Domestic Annual Report'. OCIMF � has released the May 2021 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MASIU has released a safety investigation report on the serious injury of a crew member on board the container ship 'Alula' in the Qingdao anchorage area. The crew member had been operating a lathe machine when his T-shirt and gloves were caught in the rotating chuck of the machine. It was found likely that the crew member had tied the upper part of his overalls around his waist, and that the hazards of the specific task he was carrying out had not been fully assessed. Recent IMO Circulars HKSRC.1/Circ.17 � 08/06/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1641 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR FISHING VESSELS OF 24 M IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1642 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR PLEASURE YACHTS OF 300 GROSS TONNAGE AND ABOVE NOT ENGAGED IN TRADE OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1640 � 03/06/21 � AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.2 � 03/06/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION AND THE LSA CODE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.482(103) AND MSC.485(103), RESPECTIVELY View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.37/Rev.1 � 03/06/21 � GUIDANCE ON MINIMUM COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF MARITIME RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRES (MRCCs) View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.50/Rev.4 � 03/06/21 � DISTRESS PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS FOR RCCs FROM SHORE-TO-SHIP VIA GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS View Circular. MSC.4/Circ.265 � 27/05/21 � REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.35 � 27/05/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.76 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971 View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.85 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969 View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.53 � 25/05/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.23 � 24/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.74 � 20/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 4th June 2021
Friday 4th June 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 22, 2021 � Friday 4th June Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two amended documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Marine Equipment - Procedure for becoming a UK Approved Body following the UK's exit from the EU' a marine information note entitled 'COVID-19 Extension of Seafarer Employment Agreements'. Australia � has updated a marine order entitled 'Living and working conditions on vessels'. Liberia � has published a new marine advisory note entitled 'Internal Audit Services facilitated by Liberian Registry'. Marshall Islands � has released a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Enclosed Space Entry Incidents Involving Shore Personnel'. Panama � has published three new or updated circulars: 'Restrictions for the recognition of technical documentation of seafarers by other Maritime Administrations' 'Australian Port Pre-arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels' 'U.S. Pre-Ports Arrival Checklist for Panama Flagged Vessels'. Singapore � has issued a new port marine circular entitled 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19'. Hong Kong � has published two new merchant shipping information notes: 'Fatal fall from cargo hold tween deck opening' 'Fatal accident of an able seafarer deck falling onto the bottom of a cargo hold'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid-19'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas � has released a news alert entitled 'Report of ISWG GHG 8 - 24 to 28 May 2021' and three new guidance documents: 'Rules for the classification and the certification of yachts' 'Hull structure and arrangement for the classification of cargo ships less than 65 m and non-cargo ships less than 90 m' 'Hull in aluminium alloys, design principles, construction and survey'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published a new technical circular entitled 'Panama MMN-13/2021 Reg. Flag Annual Safety Inspection for vessels with Priority 1 in Paris MOU Inspection and Selection Scheme that arrive at any port in Italy'. Class NK � has issued a news alert entitled 'Scuffing and excessive wear of cylinder liners as well as the wear, sticking or breakage of piston rings, and deposit formation in the piston crown and ring areas of two-stroke main engines using VLSFO'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a new circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) and COVID-19: An Update' a member alert entitled 'People's Republic of China: COVID-19 Epidemic Prevention Measures Update'. GARD � has released two news alerts: 'Do not depart port without knowing the final cargo weight distribution' 'Fumigant gasses leaking from cargo holds can have fatal consequences'. SKULD � has published an article entitled 'Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration awards in Mainland China'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued two news alerts: 'Safety Culture: Empowered Communication infographic' 'Safety Culture: Effective Communication'. The Standard Club � has published two news alerts: 'New round of Brazilian soya bean damage claims in China' 'The Sea newspaper - Q2 2021'. WEST � has issued a circular entitled 'Annual General Meeting' and a news alert entitled 'Electronic bills of lading: A good idea on paper?'. UK P&I � has released three new documents: two news alerts: 'Latest measures at Chinese ports due to COVID-19' 'Texas Ports and Courts update - May 2021' a press release entitled 'UK P&I Club releases �Ask an Expert� video on the dangers of crane wire failures'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released the May 2021 issue of their Newsletter. ICS � has published the June 2021 issue of their newsletter, 'ICS Leadership Insights'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has released an accident report on the investigation into the grounding of the general cargo vessel 'Kaami' on the shoal of Sgeir Graidach in the Little Minch on the west coast of Scotland. A large number of issues were identified as having contributed to the accident, including that the voyage planning was undertaken using inappropriately scaled ENCs, the 'Kaami's ECDIS was not set up correctly, and communication within the bridge team was lacking. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.8/Circ.2 � 03/06/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION AND THE LSA CODE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.482(103) AND MSC.485(103), RESPECTIVELY View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.37/Rev.1 � 03/06/21 � GUIDANCE ON MINIMUM COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF MARITIME RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRES (MRCCs) View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.50/Rev.4 � 03/06/21 � DISTRESS PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS FOR RCCs FROM SHORE-TO-SHIP VIA GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS View Circular. MSC.4/Circ.265 � 27/05/21 � REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.35 � 27/05/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.76 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971 View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.85 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969 View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.53 � 25/05/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.23 � 24/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.74 � 20/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.1 � 19/05/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS REGULATION II-1/12 ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MSC.474(102) View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 28th May 2021
Friday 28th May 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 21, 2021 � Friday 28th May Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two amended documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 and ILO Work in Fishing Convention 2007; Access to shore-based welfare facilities' a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Ships� Medical Stores: Application of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) Regulations 1995 (SI 1995/1802) and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (SI 1996/2821)'. USA � has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'COVID-19: Spotlight on the Mental Health of Mariners'. Marshall Islands � has released two new or updated documents: a marine guideline entitled 'Stowaways: Prevention of Unauthorized Access and Case Resolution' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Coronavirus Disease Updates'. Panama � has released five new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Flag Annual Safety Inspection for Vessels with Priority 1 In Paris MoU Inspection and Selection Scheme that Arrive at any Port in Italy' '(SAR) Joint Rescue Sub-Centre (JRSC) Contact Points and References' three circulars: 'Recognition of Company Security Officers (CSO)' 'International Code of the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,2006) � Contact Points'. Hong Kong � has published a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Man overboard accident during recovery of accommodation ladder'. Malta � has released a new merchant shipping notice entitled 'Adoption of the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC)'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued a news alert entitled 'ABS Brief MSC 103' and three guidance documents: 'Guidance Notes on the Application of Fiber Rope for Offshore Mooring' 'Guide for Building and Classing Floating Offshore Liquefied Gas Terminals' 'Guide for Building and Classing Wind Farm Support Vessels'. Bureau Veritas � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Rules for the Classification of Inland Navigation Vessels', and a news alert entitled 'Report of MSC 73 - 5 to 14 May 2021'. China Classification Society � has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for Shipboard Vibration Control 2021'. DNV � has published a news alert entitled 'UK MRV � The third CO2 reporting scheme'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released a new technical circular entitled 'DGS, Order No. 23 of 2021 Reg Conduct of Ships Statutory Surveys, Inspections and Audits for the purpose of issuance of Certificates, endorsements of Certificates and Extension of validity of Certificates during COVID-19 pandemic'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Colombian Port of Buenaventura Affected by Social Unrest' 'People's Republic of China (PRC): Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution Arising from the Import of Recycled Iron and Steel Materials'. GARD � has released a new circular entitled 'Notice of Annual General Meeting', and an alert entitled '�It�s not polite to point� � U.S. bans the use of laser pointers at sea'. SKULD � has published an article entitled 'Skuld�s IMO 2020 sulphur cap experience'. Britannia P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'Britannia Loss Prevention Webinar: The 2020 Global Sulphur Cap � Impact and Future Developments'. North � has released a circular entitled 'North's Annual Review and Release Calls', and has updated a news alert entitled 'Speed Limits and ECAs in South Korea *Update*'. The Standard Club � has published six news alerts: 'Nautical Institute � Bridge Watchkeeping' 'Mission to Seafarers � Seafarers Happiness Index' 'Standard Club sponsors IMarEST 1st Global Conference for Seafarer Mental Health and Wellbeing' 'COVID-19 � Update on quarantine measures at Chinese ports' 'Neptune Declaration, Best practices for Charterers' 'Singapore MPA and PSA announce tightening of restrictions'. WEST � has issued two news alerts: 'Asian Gypsy Moth 2021 (Annual Update)' 'Why buy Defence cover?'. UK P&I � has released a new circular entitled 'Review of Open Policy Years' and four news alerts: 'Petroleum coke bulk cargo: tank washing, cleaning products, and discharge implications' 'Port State Control fines on vessels at Ghanaian ports' 'UK Club: Financial strength maintained despite exceptional circumstances' 'Financial Highlights 2021'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MCA � has opened a consultation on proposals to amend legislation on entry into enclosed spaces, including extension to fishing vessels, and is seeking responses. OCIMF � has published a new information paper entitled 'Guidelines for the Handling, Storage, Use, Maintenance and Testing of STS Hoses'. USCG � has posted an article entitled 'Marine Transportation System (MTS) Cyber Spotlight'. Recent Accident Reports Canada � The TSB has released a marine transportation safety investigation report into the grounding of the passenger vessel 'Akademik Ioffe' north-northwest of Kugaaruk, Nunavut. It was found that the Master was relying on a chart which contained outdated and partial bathymetric data, and also that the under-keel low water depth aural and visual alarms for both echo sounders were turned off, so the bridge crew did not notice the under-keel water depth decreasing. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.35 � 27/05/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.76 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971 View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.85 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969 View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.53 � 25/05/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.23 � 24/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.74 � 20/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.1 � 19/05/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS REGULATION II-1/12 ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MSC.474(102) View Circular. COLREG.1/Circ.163 � 12/05/21 � CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, 1972 View Circular. LL.1/ Circ.158 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966 View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.60 � 12/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976 View Circular. PMP.5/Circ.88 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX V View Circular. SLS.12/Circ.156 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. PSI.1/Circ.61 � 12/05/21 � PROTOCOL RELATING TO INTERVENTION ON THE HIGH SEAS IN CASES OF POLLUTION BY SUBSTANCES OTHER THAN OIL, 1973 View Circular. PMP.6/Circ.79 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX III View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.891 � 12/05/21 � SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2014 TO 2019 View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 20 Friday 21st May 2021
Friday 21st May 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 20, 2021 � Friday 21st May Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend IMO MSC 103 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of the events at MSC 103, which ran virtually from 5-14 May 2021. The primary items on the agenda for MSC 103 were the adoption of draft amendments to mandatory instruments, the matter of cyber security and other issues including piracy and armed robbery against ships. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two new maritime information notes: 'Deck Oral Exam Syllabus � To Be Applied From 01 November 2021' 'Engineering and Electro-technical Officer Oral Exam Syllabus � To Be Applied From 01 November 2021'. Liberia � has issued a new marine advisory note entitled 'Reporting Requirements under International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) and Carriage of Additional Medical Oxygen as a Result of COVID-19'. Marshall Islands � has updated a marine guideline entitled 'Maritime Cyber Risk Management'. Panama � has released six new or updated marine circulars: 'Regulation that rule the Maritime Training Centers with head offices in the Republic of Panama or abroad, offices and/or branches, to whom the Panama Maritime Authority delegates the training of seafarers' 'Multiple Load Line Certificate Operational Procedure' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers' 'Application of Annex 14 of the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code)' 'Foreign Passenger Vessel Examination Covid-19 Guidance (Cruise Ship Exam Policy for USA)' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as Amended (MLC) - Standard A4.3.5 � Report of Occupational Accidents, Injuries and Diseases'. Singapore � has published a new shipping circular entitled 'Reporting of Incidents Involving Singapore-Registered Ships', and three new port marine circulars: 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving from Countries with Sustained Increase in COVID-19 Cases' 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19' 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Bermuda � has released a new guidance note entitled 'Port State Control Inspections'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Guidance Notes on Ship Vibration'. Bureau Veritas � has released a news alert entitled 'USCG - Foreign Passenger Vessel Examination COVID-19 Guidance'. DNV � has published a news alert entitled 'IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 103)'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released three new technical circulars: 'DGS Order No. 21 of 2021 Reg Extension of the validity of ship sanitation certificate for all Indian registered vessels operating on the coast of India in view of COVID-19 outbreak' 'DGS, Order No. 20 of 2021 Reg Extension of the validity of Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of COVID-19 outbreak' 'DGS Order No. 19 of 2021 Reg Extension of the validity of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) in view of COVID-19 outbreak'. Class NK � has issued two technical news alerts: 'Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels' 'Amendment to the ClassNK Rules and Guidance related to computer based systems'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Condition Survey Requirement for Tankers Carrying Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) as Cargo' a member alert entitled 'COVID-19 Vaccinations: Updates from ICS and NAMMA'. GARD � has released two new documents: a circular entitled 'Status report as at 20 February 2021' a member alert entitled 'A delayed response to a fire can be fatal for the fire team'. Britannia P&I Club � has published seven news alerts: 'Venezuela: Low Sulphur Regulations' 'Brazil: Increase in Drug Smuggling' 'PSA Singapore Terminals Enhanced COVID Safety Measures' 'ANVISA Updates Guidelines for Ports And Vessels in Brazil' 'Module 4: Social Wellness' 'Britannia Loss Prevention Webinar: Heavy Weather � Preventing Cargo Damage and Loss' 'US Law to Prohibit Use of Laser Pointers'. North � has issued three news alerts: 'First Steps in Seafarer COVID-19 Vaccinations' 'No Scrubs: Countries and Ports where Restrictions on EGCS Discharges Apply' 'Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Impact on Ports'. The Shipowners' Club � has released two news alerts: 'Solvency & Financial Condition Report (SFCR) 2020' 'Navigation Booklet Series'. The Standard Club � has published three news alerts: 'Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) season 2021' 'Israel port operations' 'The Standard Club PEME scheme'. Steamship Mutual � has released a circular entitled 'Revision of Hull War Breach Areas'. WEST � has issued a circular entitled 'Class 1 and Class 2 Policy Year Balances and Financial Position 20 February 2021', and three news alerts: 'Should I arrange COVID-19 vaccinations for my crew?' 'West of England Bunker Fuel Quality Advisory Service - Upgraded' 'New REACT! Loss Prevention Posters Published on Mental Health'. UK P&I � has released three news alerts: 'Ask an Expert: Crane Wire Failure with Kim Chua' 'Preventing collisions between merchant and fishing ships - safety guidelines' 'An update on the importation of solid waste into China'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG � has released two announcements: 'Guidance on Pilot Ladders, Embarkation Ladders, and Pilot Transfer Arrangements' '2020 Port State Control Annual Report'. EMSA � has published a document entitled 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released three new safety investigation reports: A report into the death of a crew member on board the bulk carrier 'Seafarer', following a fall into the access trunk between the cargo holds. It was considered likely that the crew member had missed a step or lost his grip while climbing down the vertical ladder in the access trunk and it was noted that the fixed lighting system in the access trunk was not working at the time. A report into the outbreak of fire inside the lifeboat of the oil and chemical tanker 'Med Tuncer' while moored at the port of Antwerp, Belgium. The likely cause was found to be a very high short circuit current within the lifeboat's batteries, possibly as a result of the battery cables having been reconnected in the wrong configuration. A report into the serious injury of a crew member on board the container ship 'APL California', during departure manoeuvres in at the port of Ningbo, China. Two tugs had been engaged to assist with departure and, as the forward tug cast off, the crew member noticed that the ship's messenger line was still attached to the pick�up gear. In his effort to disconnect the messenger line, his leg was caught between the pick-up gear and the mooring bitts. It was found that the shadows cast in the area may have meant that the crew member was unaware that he was standing in a dangerous position. Recent IMO Circulars FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.1 � 19/05/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS REGULATION II-1/12 ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MSC.474(102) View Circular. COLREG.1/Circ.163 � 12/05/21 � CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, 1972 View Circular. LL.1/ Circ.158 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966 View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.60 � 12/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976 View Circular. PMP.5/Circ.88 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX V View Circular. SLS.12/Circ.156 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. PSI.1/Circ.61 � 12/05/21 � PROTOCOL RELATING TO INTERVENTION ON THE HIGH SEAS IN CASES OF POLLUTION BY SUBSTANCES OTHER THAN OIL, 1973 View Circular. PMP.6/Circ.79 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX III View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.891 � 12/05/21 � SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2014 TO 2019 View Circular. PSLS.1/Circ.111 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.87 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. SALVAGE.1/Circ.67 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON SALVAGE, 1989 View Circular. STCW.1/Circ.155 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, 1978 View Circular. STCW-F.1/Circ.27 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995 View Circular. TM.2/Circ.155 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON TONNAGE MEASUREMENT OF SHIPS, 1969 View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.75 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971 View Circular. CSI.1/Circ.98 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION RELATING TO INTERVENTION ON THE HIGH SEAS IN CASES OF OIL POLLUTION CASUALTIES, 1969 View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 19 Friday 14th May 2021
Friday 14th May 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 19, 2021 � Friday 14th May Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Australia � has updated a marine order entitled 'Living and working conditions on vessels'. USA � has released a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Towing Vessel International Certificates Requirements and Certificate of Inspection Routes'. Marshall Islands � has issued two new or updated marine guidelines: 'Hydrographic Information: Cooperation with Hydrographic Services' 'Guidance on the Application of MARPOL, ANNEX II to Offshore Support Vessels'. Panama � has released a new marine notice entitled 'Navigational Notice for Fishing Areas at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Coastal Water' and updated three circulars: 'Recognized Organizations authorized for the issuance of the Polar Ship Certificate under the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 and the International Convention for the Prevention of Maritime Pollution' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Authorized Recognized Organizations' 'Security Levels and Declaration of Security (DoS)'. Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Notice of Wreck'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Fatal accident took place during the lowering down of collapsible stanchions'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping � has released three new technical circulars: 'Liberia - Acceptance and Registration of Iridium GMDSS Terminals on Liberian Flagged Vessels' 'Belize Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-21-001 Reg change of status of vessel from operational to dry-docking repairs or lay-up' 'DGS Order No. 16 of 2021 Reg Extension of Certificates of Competency/ Certificate of Proficiency of Seafarers in view of COVID-19 pandemic'. Class NK � has issued a technical news alert entitled 'Oxygen Cylinders onboard Panamanian Flagged Ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued a new circular entitled 'American Club E-learning Platform Update'. GARD � has released two new member alerts: 'Take your own bunker samples - they are a vital piece of evidence' 'Preventing COVID-19 onboard'. SKULD � has released a news alert entitled 'Stowaways and COVID-19'. Britannia P&I Club � has published two news alerts: 'Peru to Adopt Hamburg Rules' 'National Strike in Colombia and its Implications for the Shipping Industry'. North � has issued a circular entitled 'Class 3 War Risks - Additional Premium Areas'. The Shipowners' Club � has released a news alert entitled 'Importance of proper passage planning'. The Standard Club � has published six news alerts: 'More on Vaccinations of Foreign Seafarers in the US' 'COVID-19 � The United Nations (UN) launches the Human Rights Due Diligence Tool for seafarers' 'COVID-19 � Singapore MPA amends crew change requirements for cargo ships. Singapore Crew Change Guidebook updated' 'COVID-19 Update - Indian PEME Clinic Closure' 'Gulf of Guinea: A new security framework formed while the region continues to remain a piracy hotspot' 'COVID-19 � Developments in Crew Changes in Western Australia'. The Swedish Club � has released a news alert entitled 'Updated guidelines for the carriage of seed cake in containers'. WEST � has issued three news alerts: 'Lloyds Decile 10 initiative and Covid-19: The impact on the marine insurance market' 'COVID-19: South Africa Heightens Measures for Port Calls' 'Why do tankers keep exploding? - Waypoints article'. UK P&I � has released four news alerts: 'Incidents in Enclosed Spaces' 'UK P&I Club Live Webinar (Series 14): Biofuels - Benefits and Barriers' 'Overweight container guide' 'Enhanced Safe Management Measures at PSA Singapore Terminals'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA � has released the May 2021 issue of their Newsletter. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'The Covid crew crisis � Is there a light at the end of this tunnel?'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of a crew member during mooring operations on board the oil / chemical tanker 'Mount Everest'. The crew member was struck by one of the stern lines which had parted as the crew attempted to bring the other mooring line under tension. It was found that the strength of the rope had decreased by more than 50% of its certified MBL, and also that the mooring configuration that was being used was not supported by the vessel's mooring design. Denmark � The DMAIB has released a marine accident report into the loss of a crew member overboard from the container ship 'Santa Clara' while preparing the ship's accommodation ladder. It was found that the automated lowering system for the accommodation ladder had malfunctioned, and while the crew member was working near the fall wire to try to help resolve the problem, the ladder unexpectedly dropped and she was thrown from the ship. Australia � The ATSB has released a report on the outbreak of fire in the internal cargo handling spaces of the self-unloading bulk carrier 'Iron Chieftain'. It was found that the fire was likely the result of a failed bearing in the ship's conveyor system, which generated enough heat to ignite the rubber conveyor belt. It was further found that the ship did not have an emergency contingency plan for responding to fire in these spaces, and there were also technical failures of the ship's alarm system. Recent IMO Circulars COLREG.1/Circ.163 � 12/05/21 � CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, 1972 View Circular. LL.1/Circ.158 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966 View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.60 � 12/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976 View Circular. PMP.5/Circ.88 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX V View Circular. SLS.12/Circ.156 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. PSI.1/Circ.61 � 12/05/21 � PROTOCOL RELATING TO INTERVENTION ON THE HIGH SEAS IN CASES OF POLLUTION BY SUBSTANCES OTHER THAN OIL, 1973 View Circular. PMP.6/Circ.79 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX III View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.891 � 12/05/21 � SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2014 TO 2019 View Circular. PSLS.1/Circ.111 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.87 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. SALVAGE.1/Circ.67 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON SALVAGE, 1989 View Circular. STCW.1/Circ.155 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, 1978 View Circular. STCW-F.1/Circ.27 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995 View Circular. TM.2/Circ.155 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON TONNAGE MEASUREMENT OF SHIPS, 1969 View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.75 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971 View Circular. CSI.1/Circ.98 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION RELATING TO INTERVENTION ON THE HIGH SEAS IN CASES OF OIL POLLUTION CASUALTIES, 1969 View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.84 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969 View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.94 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001 View Circular. PMP.1/Circ.223 � 07/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO View Circular. PMP.1/Circ.224 � 07/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX IV View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 7th May 2021
Friday 7th May 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 18, 2021 � Friday 7th May Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released three new or amended documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Measures to Counter Piracy, Armed Robbery and other Acts of Violence against Merchant Shipping' a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Countries whose Seafarer Medical Certificates have been assessed as meeting international requirements and are acceptable for use on UK ships' a marine information note entitled 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) � UK Ship Register approach to registration services for UK Vessels'. Australia � has issued a new marine notice entitled 'Requirements for the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters and reporting to AMSA'. Liberia � has published a new maritime security advisory entitled 'Interim Guidance on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel on Board Ships in the Gulf of Guinea'. Marshall Islands � has released a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Safe Navigation in Fishing Areas � Ningbo-Zhoushan, China'. Panama � has updated four circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Guidance for the Implementation and Certification of the ISPS Code' 'Maritime Affairs & Casualty Investigations of Panama flagged vessels' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers � MLC' Singapore � has released four new documents: a shipping circular entitled 'Precautions when Navigating Through Fishing Vessel Areas In and Around Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, China' three port marine circulars: 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore' 'Prohibition of Crew Change in Singapore for Crew with Recent Travel History to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka' 'Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong � has published a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Fatal accident resulting from a bosun�s entry to a cargo hold under fumigation'. Bermuda � has issued a new shipping notice entitled 'Instruction on Arrangements 'to the Satisfaction of the Administration'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published two new guidance documents: 'Guide for Liquefied Gas Carriers with Independent Tanks' 'Guide for Portable Accommodation Modules'. Bureau Veritas � has released two Class news alerts: 'Report of PPR 8 Meeting - 22 to 26 March 2021' 'Ballast Water Management Systems'. DNV GL � has issued two news alerts: 'Use your management system smartly to handle cyber security and pandemic challenges' 'DNV RU-NAV provides common entry point for naval rules'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released two new technical circulars: 'Use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) in Australian waters and reporting to AMSA' 'DGS M.S.Notice No. 03 of 2021 Reg. - Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL)'. Class NK � has issued a technical news alert entitled 'Cracking at the Big Ends of Taper Sections of Water Lubricated Propeller Shafts'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued a new member alert entitled 'People's Republic of China (PRC) Maritime Court Ruling on Bulk Cargo Shortages at Loading Ports'. SKULD � has released a news alert entitled 'Gulf of Guinea persists as maritime security hotspot'. Britannia P&I Club � has published a news alert entitled 'BSafe Incident Case Study 06: Scaffolding Fall Causes Serious Injuries'. .Japan P&I Club � has released three news alerts: 'Chinese Water-Adjustment of Annual Summer Fishing Ban Regime (2021)' 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.103' 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Enhanced Quarantine Measures in Korea (No.8)'. North � has issued two new circulars: 'Slow Down for Whales - Gulf of St. Lawrence'. 'The IMO Publishes Updated Guidance on Crew Changes During COVID-19 Pandemic'. The Standard Club � has published four news alerts: 'Parana River Low Waters' 'The new LMAA Terms 2021' 'COVID-19 vaccination of foreign seafarers in the United States' 'COVID-19 � IMO updates crew change protocol; Singapore further tightens crew change requirements'. The Swedish Club � has released two news alerts: 'MSS Case May: Pilot forgot about moved buoy' 'Drug smuggling on bulk carriers out of Brazil on the rise'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released the April 2021 issue of theirNewsletter, and also a news article entitled 'SIRE 2.0 Human Factors Update'. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'Ship operators at increased risk of drug smuggling'. BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO � have launched a new fuel oil survey with the aim of gaining 'an even greater understanding of issues encountered by the industry, particularly issues related to the bunkering and use of marine fuel oil.' Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of a crew member during mooring operations on board the oil / chemical tanker 'FT Sturla'. The vessel's forward back spring had come under tension, in accordance with the vessel's mooring plan, but the line split and struck the crew member. It was found that the section of the rope which split was damaged in a way that was not visible to the eye, reducing its original certified breaking load by more than 50%. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1636/Rev.1 � 26/04/21 � INDUSTRY RECOMMENDED FRAMEWORK OF PROTOCOLS FOR ENSURING SAFE SHIP CREW CHANGES AND TRAVEL DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC View Circular. HNS.2/Circ.7 � 23/04/21 � 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 View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.52 � 21/04/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.890 � 19/04/21 � THE SAUDI GREEN INITIATIVE AND THE MIDDLE EAST GREEN INITIATIVE View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.102 � 15/04/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.101 � 15/04/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.15 � 13/04/21 � 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 View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 30th April 2021
Friday 30th April 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 17, 2021 � Friday 30th April Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released four new or amended documents: two marine guidance notes: 'Safety of Navigation: Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREIs) � Guidance on UK Navigational Practice, Safety and Emergency Response' 'Maritime Labour Convention: Inspection of Coded Vessels'. two marine information notes: 'The United Kingdom List of approved Ship Recycling Facilities' 'Life-Saving Appliances - Open Reversible Liferafts (ORLs) - UK Over Capacity and Servicing Exemption'. USA � has issued a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Worldwide Navigational Warnings Service'. Marshall Islands � has released a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Temporary Alternative Inspection Protocols During COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Recovery'. Panama � has issued a new marine notice entitled 'International Fisheries Affairs' and has updated two circulars: 'Independent Companies Authorized by the Panama Maritime Authority for Data Collection' 'Adoption of Amendments to MARPOL 73/78, Annex VI Panama Policy on IMO� DCS scheme'. Singapore � has released a port marine circular entitled 'Prohibition of Crew Change in Singapore for Crew with Recent Travel History to India'. Hong Kong � has published two new merchant shipping information notes: 'Fatal fall from staggered vertical ladders' 'Cargo hold explosion caused by hot work on the hatch coaming'. Bermuda � has issued a new shipping notice entitled 'Contact Details and Index of Shipping Notices'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published two new guidance documents: 'Guide for the Classification Notation Underwater Noise and External Airborne Noise' 'Guidance Notes on Life Extension Methodology for Floating Production Installations'. China Classification Society � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for Enhanced Fire Safety of Container Ships 2021'. DNV GL � has issued a news alert entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications, Search & Rescue'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released a new technical circular entitled 'St. Vincent and the Grenadines � Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued three new member alerts: 'Industry Recommended Framework of Protocols for Ensuring Safe Ship Crew Changes and Travel During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic' 'Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) Initiative on Seafarer Mental Wellbeing' 'People's Republic of China (PRC): Navigational Awareness Before and After Imminent Local Fishing Bans'. GARD � has released two member alerts: 'Reminder - Anchoring in Malaysian Waters off East Johor' 'Beware of fishing vessels in Chinese waters'. Britannia P&I Club � has released four news alerts: 'Module 3: Your Wellbeing in Your Own Hands' 'Britannia Loss Prevention Webinar 27 April 2021: Bulk Cargo Matters' 'Turkey: No Discharge of Scrubber System Washing Water' 'Black Sea: Limits for Transit'. .Japan P&I Club � has released a news alert entitled 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Singapore updated requirements for crew change (No.3)'..North � has issued a new circular entitled 'Electronic (Paperless)Trading - IG Approval ofTradelens eBL'. The Shipowners' Club � has released an alert entitled 'Notice of Annual General Meeting � 3 June 2021'. The Standard Club � has published five news alerts: 'Shanghai MSA launches concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on propulsion and auxiliary machinery' 'Onboard connectivity critical for crew welfare, reveals latest Seafarers Happiness Index' 'COVID-19 � Singapore prohibits crew change for crew with recent travel history to India' 'US daily civil monetary penalties for OSCLA and OPA 90 adjusted for inflation' 'Prohibition on the discharge of open-loop scrubber wash-water in Turkish waters'. West � has issued three news alerts: 'China: Ban on transportation of highly toxic chemicals in Yangtze River basin' 'Compliance with IMO's Tier III NOx rules demands thorough planning' 'Cyber Security is like basic hygiene - Waypoints article'. UK P&I Club � has released four new documents: 'China - Bulk Cargo Shortage at Loading Port' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'Crew Health Advice: Haemorrhoids' 'China: Notice of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas on adjusting the system of summer fishing ban'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS � has released the May 2021 issue of their 'ICS Leadership Insights' newsletter. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'Cefor reports post-IMO 2020 experiences'. Recent Accident Reports Norway � The NSIA has recently released part two of a report into the sinking of the frigate HNoMS �Helge Ingstad� following a collision with the oil tanker 'Sola TS' outside the Sture Terminal. It was found that the crew of the �Helge Ingstad� were not sufficiently trained to react effectively to the situation, and were also not equipped with adequate decision support tools and instruments. Bahamas � The BMA has recently released a marine safety investigation report into the loss of a crew member overboard from the bulk carrier 'Castillo De Valverde' while en route to Singapore. He had been collecting tools from the deck where work had been carried out with the intention of securing them as the weather conditions were deteriorating, when a heavy wave swept him overboard. It was found that the Company's heavy weather procedure did not incorporate appropriate risk factors, and also that it did not require carrying out a risk assessment or require the wearing of appropriate PPE when going on deck in poor weather conditions. The Netherlands � The Dutch Safety Board has recently released an investigation report into a fatal accident involving a mooring line which took place on the cargo vessel 'Damsterdijk' in the port of Ipswich, UK. While the vessel was being moved, the stern line became caught in the propeller, came under tension, and broke. Part of the line snapped back and struck a crew member, fatally injuring him. A number of factors were identified, including that the crew member in question was at the time trying to do his own work while supervising a cadet, had not been issued with a walkie-talkie and so could not be communicated with, and also the vessel's snap-back zone was not clearly marked as such. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1636/Rev.1 � 26/04/21 � INDUSTRY RECOMMENDED FRAMEWORK OF PROTOCOLS FOR ENSURING SAFE SHIP CREW CHANGES AND TRAVEL DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC View Circular. HNS.2/Circ.7 � 23/04/21 � 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 View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.52 � 21/04/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.890 � 19/04/21 � THE SAUDI GREEN INITIATIVE AND THE MIDDLE EAST GREEN INITIATIVE View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.102 � 15/04/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.101 � 15/04/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.15 � 13/04/21 � 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 View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 23rd April 2021
Friday 23rd April 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 16, 2021 � Friday 23rd April Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two amended documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Health and Safety Published accident statistics - information and advice' a marine information note entitled 'Codes of Practice - Authorisation of Certifying Authorities'. Liberia � has released a marine advisory notice entitled 'Acceptance and Registration of Iridium GMDSS Terminals on Liberian Flagged Vessels'. Panama � has updated four circulars: 'Chief Cook Dispensation Letter � Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC 2006)' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers � MLC' 'Panama Policy on Remote Surveys for Recognized Organizations and Recognized Security Organizations'. Isle of Man � has updated a shipping notice entitled 'Commercial Yachts � Intact & Damage Stability'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'A fatal electrical work accident in an engine room'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping � has released two new technical circulars: 'Cyprus Maritime Administration Circular No. 18/2021 Reg deadline for submission of emission data required by IMO-DCS Regulation and EU-MRV Regulation' 'Cyprus Maritime Administration Circular No. 16/2021 Reg Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the COVID-19 outbreak'. ClassNK � has published a technical circular entitled 'Portable Radio Apparatus for Fire Fighting Parties onboard Malaysian flagged ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued three new documents: a circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) and COVID-19: An Update' two member alerts: 'People's Republic of China (PRC) Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery Systems' 'Updated Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake (including Seed Meal) in Containers'. Britannia P&I Club � has updated a document entitled 'List of Jurisdictions Restricting or Banning Scrubber Wash Water Discharges'. Japan P&I Club � has released a new document entitled 'New Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake in Containers published (No.3)'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'Shanghai MSA - Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery'. The Shipowners' Club � has released three new documents: 'The Shipowners� Club reports increased Member, vessel and tonnage numbers and strong investment return in 2020' 'Annual Report 2020' 'Agapi Terzi: Is �CLEAN ON BOARD�, clean enough?'. The Standard Club � has published a news alert entitled 'Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) Knowledge Sharing (special edition)'. UK P&I Club � has released three new documents: 'Russian: Partial Limitation of foreign vessels transit in the Black Sea' 'Press Release: Lessons Learnt - Wet Maize Cargo' 'China: Shanghai MSA issued a Safety Notice on inspection on propulsion and auxiliary machinery'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMB � have released their report on global piracy for the first three months of 2021. The Gulf of Guinea accounted for nearly half of all reported incidents, and although the number of incidents is down compared to previous years, violence against crew seems to be on the rise. ReCAAP � have issued their 1st Quarter Report on Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia. Recent Accident Reports Norway � The NSIA has released part two of a report into the sinking of the frigate HNoMS �Helge Ingstad� following a collision with the oil tanker 'Sola TS' outside the Sture Terminal. It was found that the crew of the �Helge Ingstad� were not sufficiently trained to react effectively to the situation, and were also not equipped with adequate decision support tools and instruments. Bahamas � The BMA has released a marine safety investigation report into the loss of a crew member overboard from the bulk carrier 'Castillo De Valverde' while en route to Singapore. He had been collecting tools from the deck where work had been carried out with the intention of securing them as the weather conditions were deteriorating, when a heavy wave swept him overboard. It was found that the Company's heavy weather procedure did not incorporate appropriate risk factors, and also that it did not require carrying out a risk assessment or require the wearing of appropriate PPE when going on deck in poor weather conditions. The Netherlands � The Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into a fatal accident involving a mooring line which took place on the cargo vessel 'Damsterdijk' in the port of Ipswich, UK. While the vessel was being moved, the stern line became caught in the propeller, came under tension, and broke. Part of the line snapped back and struck a crew member, fatally injuring him. A number of factors were identified, including that the crew member in question was at the time trying to do his own work while supervising a cadet, had not been issued with a walkie-talkie and so could not be communicated with, and also the vessel's snap-back zone was not clearly marked as such. Recent IMO Circulars NWRC.1/Circ.52 � 21/04/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.890 � 19/04/21 � THE SAUDI GREEN INITIATIVE AND THE MIDDLE EAST GREEN INITIATIVE View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.102 � 15/04/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.101 � 15/04/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.15 � 13/04/21 � 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 View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 16th April 2021
Friday 16th April 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 15, 2021 � Friday 16th April Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates � Liberia � has released a marine advisory notice on the Risk of Detention for Activities Engaged by a Ship within Malaysian Waters. � Panama � has issued a marine notice entitled PSC Campaign and Precaution for Navigating Chinese Heavy Traffic Waterway in Shanghai. � Cyprus � has published two circulars: � Technical Standards for certain categories of vessels issued under the Government Policy on the Registration of Vessels in the Cyprus Register of Ships � Annex VI, Reg.22A MARPOL - Data Collection System for fuel Oil Consumption of Ship/REGULATION (EU) 2015/757 monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport. � Malta � has release a merchant shipping notice entitled Non-Convention Vessel (NCV) Code Rev.2. Recent Class Society Guidance � CCS � has issued two sets of amended rules: � Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships 2021 Amendments � Rules for Materials and Welding 2021 Amendments. � Indian Register of Shipping � has released a technical circular entitled Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL). � ClassNK � has published a technical circular entitled Lifting Appliances for Malaysian flagged ships. Recent P&I Club Guidance � The International Group of P&I Clubs � has published an update on Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake in Containers. � The American Club � has issued a member alert on the Risk of Detention for Anchoring in Malaysian Waters. � Britannia P&I Club � has published three updates: � Loss Prevention Webinar: Cargoworthiness � Asian Gypsy Moth: Argentinian Regulations Now in Force � ICS Guidance on Maritime Security Launched. � GARD � has released three updates: � Prepare for tougher at-berth emissions reductions in California � Leveraging our expertise - Gard Mediation and Early Neutral Evaluation facilities for dispute resolution in conflict cases � China�s Yangtze River Protection Law is now in force. � North � has issued two updates: � No Scrubs: Countries and Ports where Restrictions on EGCS Discharges Apply � VPS Bunker Alerts 2021. � SKULD � has published two articles: � Bunker fuel contamination by chemicals onboard � Aligning sales contract and charter party terms. � The Shipowners Club � has released an interactive map on Supplytime Indemnity. � The Standard Club � has published an article entitled Third version of IG/CINS �Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake in Containers� published. � The Swedish Club � has issued a member alert on Malaysian detentions in eastern waters of Johor. � West of England P&I Club � has published two articles: � The true cost of COVID � Under Attack. � UK P&I Club � has released five updates: � Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide � Discharge of open-loop scrubbers prohibited in Turkish waters � UK P&I Club releases crew health advice on Grief � The UAE Accedes to the Intl Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage � Hold Cleaning: the legal issues. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News � IMB � has published a report on piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. � UK Chamber of Shipping � has released a member update summarising the last 12 months. Recent Accident Reports � UK � The UK MAIB has released an investigation report into the carbon monoxide poisoning on board the motor cruiser 'Diversion', which resulted in the loss of two lives. Carbon monoxide leaked into the cabin from the boat�s diesel-fuelled cabin heater exhaust. Both the heater exhaust and the cabin ventilation system did not meet appropriate safety requirements and a carbon monoxide alarm was not installed on board. � UK � The UK MAIB has also issued an investigation report into the flooding and sinking of trawler 'Ocean Quest'. The accident took place off the coast of Fraserburgh, Scotland and began in the engine room. The flood is believed to have been caused by a shell plating or hull weld failure and was initially tackled with fixed and portable pumps by the crew before they were forced to abandon ship. All crew members were rescued safely. � Malta � Transport Malta have published an investigation report into the serious crew injury on board the tugboat 'Spinola'. During the replacement of the ship's rescue boat cover, a crew member was struck by the rescue boat and thrown onto the wharf. The report found that a risk assessment was not carried out before the operation took place, appropriate PPE had not been worn and that the crew were unfamiliar with the rescue boat's davit operation (causing them to activate it accidentally). � Denmark � The DMAIB has released an accident report on the collision between the general cargo ship 'Ice Rose' and the Russian anti-submarine ship 'Kazanets'. The collision occurred in dense fog, where, due to the restricted visibility, both ships� navigation relied on instrumentation only. Both ships failed to identified the other until a few minutes before the collision and neither ship managed to avoid the collision once the risk of collision was recognised. Recent IMO Circulars � MEPC 76/9/4 � 15/04/21 � POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. � STCW.2/Circ.102 � 15/04/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. � FAL 45/1/1/Add.1 � 15/04/21 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA; REPORT ON CREDENTIALS. � MEPC 76/7/25 � 15/04/21 � REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. � MEPC 76/7/Add.1 � 15/04/21 � REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. � MEPC 76/7/19 � 15/04/21 � REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. � STCW.2/Circ.101 � 15/04/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. � MEPC 76/7/31 � 15/04/21 � REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. � MEPC 76/7/24 � 15/04/21 � REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. � MEPC 76/7/29 � 15/04/21 � REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. � MEPC 76/9/3 � 14/04/21 � POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. � MEPC 76/6/9 � 14/04/21 � ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SHIPS. � MEPC 76/7/14 � 15/04/21 � REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: � Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 � Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 � Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. � 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting � 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting � 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting � 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting � 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting � 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting � 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting � 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting � 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting � 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting � 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting � 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting � 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 9th April 2021
Friday 9th April 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 14, 2021 � Friday 9th April Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released an amended marine guidance note entitled 'Human Element Guidance- Part 1 - Fatigue and Fitness for Duty: Statutory Duties, Causes of Fatigue and Guidance on Good Practice'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)' '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 a new port marine circular entitled 'Revision in Port Dues Rates'. Cyprus � has released two new circulars: 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid� 19 outbreak' 'Cyprus Shipping Strategy � Consultation Campaign'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published a news alert entitled 'MEPC 75 Regulatory News Update'. DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 8)'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued a technical circular entitled 'Information on Operation Jangkar Haram by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA)'. Class NK � has released a new technical information document entitled 'Fitting or designating the fuel oil sampling points'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Britannia P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Surveillance Operations on Ships Anchoring Illegally in Malaysian Territorial Waters'. The Shipowners' Club � has published an article entitled 'Milly Brooks: What can Owners claim against a voyage Charterer who exceeds the permitted laytime?'. The Standard Club � has released eight news alerts: 'Handling stowaway incidents' 'Insecurity in Mozambique' 'Singapore Crew Change Enhancements and Guidebook' 'Alaska Alternative Planning Criteria Administrator Merger' 'China allows importation of recyclable metals that meet relevant national standards' 'Brazil congestion boosts bulk freight rates' 'Malaysian Ship Detentions - 'Operation Jangkar Haram' by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency' 'INTERCARGO urges world leaders to ensure that seafarers are designated as key workers and have access to a prioritised vaccination programme'. The Swedish Club � has issued a member alert entitled 'MSS Case April: Misdeclared container caused fire'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'Court decides meaning of cargo claim and if vessel off hire during arrest'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA � has released the April 2021 issue of their Newsletter. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'The �Tai Prize� � The Court of Appeal reaffirms the Master�s duty to independently record the order and condition of cargo'. Recent Accident Reports Japan � The JTSB has recently released two marine accident investigation reports: a report into the collision of container ship 'APL Pusan' and cargo ship 'Shoutokumaru' in the Uraga Suido Traffic Route. It was found that the pilot of the 'APL Pusan' decided to overtake the 'Shoutokumaru' on the starboard side, but did not inform 'Shoutokumaru' of his intentions. The pilot of the 'Shoutokumaru' turned the vessel to starboard, not noticing the 'APL Pusan', and so the two vessels collided. a report into the collision of Ro-Ro cargo ship 'Panstar Genie' and tugboat 'Daitoumaru' at Keihin Port. It was found that the two vessels did not notice that they were approaching each other due to the dark and heavy rain, and once they were close together, the 'Daitoumaru' was both within the minimum detection distance of the 'Panstar Genie's radar, and within the blind spot from her wheelhouse. Recent IMO Circulars CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.14 � 06/04/21 � 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. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.93 � 06/04/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.100 � 06/04/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1632 � 06/04/21 � REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT FORMS (LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1631 � 06/04/21 � REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT FORMS (RESCUE BOATS). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1630 � 06/04/21 � REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT FORMS (SURVIVAL CRAFT). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1628 � 06/04/21 � REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT FORMS (PERSONAL LIFE�SAVING APPLIANCES). View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.25 � 29/03/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.96 � 11/03/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.95 � 10/03/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.24 � 02/03/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 7-13 April � Communications Working Group on the Revision of SOLAS Chapters III and IV for Modernization of the GMDSS � Remote Meeting 8 April � Council � 33rd Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 2nd April 2021
Friday 2nd April 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 13, 2021 � Friday 2nd April Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released four new or amended marine information notes: 'Solid Bulk Cargoes - Safe Carriage of Bauxite'. 'Cruise restart - Vessel inspection guidance' 'COVID-19: Guidance on minimising risk to ships� crews and other maritime sector workers' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: COVID-19: Acceptance of online delivered Food Hygiene or Food Safety in Catering courses for Ship�s Cooks and Others Processing Food in the Galley'. Panama � has released a new marine notice entitled 'Safety and Health on board � Responsibilities of the Shipowners and Operating Companies' and two new or amended circulars: 'Panama Policy for Maritime Anti-Corruption Matters' 'Regulation that rule the Maritime Training Centers with head offices in the Republic of Panama or abroad, offices and/or branches, to whom the Panama Maritime Authority delegates the training of seafarers'. Singapore � has published a new shipping circular entitled 'Extension of Validity of STCW Certificates Issued by Singapore'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published a news alert entitled 'ABS Brief PPR 8', and three new guidance documents: 'Guide for Additive Manufacturing' 'Guide for Certification of Container Securing Systems' 'Guide for Dynamic Positioning Systems'. Lloyd's Register � has released a new Class news alert entitled 'PSC Campaign and Precaution for navigating Chinese heavy traffic waterway in Shanghai'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Electronic (Paperless) Trading The American Club GARD SKULD Japan P&I Club The London P&I Club The Shipowners' Club The Standard Club Steamship Mutual The Swedish Club West UK P&I. The American Club � has published four new documents: a circular entitled 'Loss Prevention: Ship Anchoring and Mooring Considerations in US Rivers During High Water Conditions' three new member alerts: 'COVID-19: Industry Guidance on Vaccination of Seafarers' 'People's Republic of China (PRC): Prohibition of the Carriage of Highly Toxic Chemicals in the PRC's Yangtze River Basin' 'COVID-19 New US Coast Guard Requirements for Wearing Masks'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'Implied indemnities 3: Charterers� obligation to employ competent stevedores'. Britannia P&I � has released three news alerts: 'BSafe Incident Case Study 05: Double Fatality Resulting from Enclosed Space Entry' 'Module 2: Help in a Crisis' 'Help for Crew Changes'. Japan P&I Club � has published two news alerts: 'Stownet fishing season in Bisan Seto 2021-The expected navigable water area in thetraffic lane during the peak season' 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.101'. North � has released three news alerts: 'Malaysia Targets Anchoring Vessels with �Operation Jangkar Haram�' 'No Scrubs: Countries and Ports where Restrictions on EGCS Discharges Apply' 'Pilots Take Action Against Non-Compliant Boarding Arrangements'. The Standard Club � has published nine new documents: four articles: 'MV EVER GIVEN - Suez Canal Grounding - Member Alert' 'IMO 2020 and beyond: Review of marine fuels quality' 'Stacking up the risks' 'Underwriters prepare as Ever Given claims start to roll in' four news alerts:. 'Tokyo MOU releases CIC report on Emergency Systems and Procedures' 'OCIMF updates the Guidelines for Transiting the Turkish Straits' 'UN Agencies Call for Seafarer Covid Vaccination Priority' 'Suez Canal blocked - traffic jam growing by the hour' a press release entitled 'Standard Club Hires Leading US Attorney for NY General Counsel Role'. West � has issued a news alert entitled '�Ever Given� grounding and blockage of the Suez Canal - advice on legal issues'. UK P&I Club � has published three news alerts: 'Crew Health Advice: Grief - Our Journey to Healing' 'Malaysian Detentions - March 2021' '�Ever Given� re-floated in Suez Canal'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MAIB � has released two documents: 'MAIB Safety Digest 1/2021' 'MAIB Safety Bulleting 1/2021 - Multiple Cruise Ship Anchor Failures During Autumn/Winter 2020-21'. GARD � has published an article entitled 'Soya bean damage claims � The legal landscape'. Recent Accident Reports Japan � The JTSB has released two marine accident investigation reports: a report into the collision of container ship 'APL Pusan' and cargo ship 'Shoutokumaru' in the Uraga Suido Traffic Route. It was found that the pilot of the 'APL Pusan' decided to overtake the 'Shoutokumaru' on the starboard side, but did not inform 'Shoutokumaru' of his intentions. The pilot of the 'Shoutokumaru' turned the vessel to starboard, not noticing the 'APL Pusan', and so the two vessels collided. a report into the collision of Ro-Ro cargo ship 'Panstar Genie' and tugboat 'Daitoumaru' at Keihin Port. It was found that the two vessels did not notice that they were approaching each other due to the dark and heavy rain, and once they were close together, the 'Daitoumaru' was both within the minimum detection distance of the 'Panstar Genie's radar, and within the blind spot from her wheelhouse. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.25 � 29/03/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.96 � 11/03/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.95 � 10/03/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.24 � 02/03/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.59 � 24/02/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.57 � 23/02/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.23 � 23/02/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.888/Rev.2 � 23/02/21 � SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2013 TO 2018. View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.16 � 22/02/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.99 � 15/02/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 � 11/02/21 � REVISED GUIDANCE ON SHIPBOARD TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 29 March - 2 April � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 7-13 April � Communications Working Group on the Revision of SOLAS Chapters III and IV for Modernization of the GMDSS � Remote Meeting 8 April � Council � 33rd Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 26th March 2021
Friday 26th March 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 12, 2021 � Friday 26th March Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released three new documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Prevention of Infectious Disease at Sea' a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Ships� Medical Stores: Application of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) Regulations 1995 (SI 1995/1802) and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (SI 1996/2821)' a marine information note entitled 'Information on implementation period for MSN 1905 (M+F) Ships' Medical Stores (which replaces MSN 1768 (M+F))'. Norway � has published a new circular entitled 'New interim arrangement for renewal of Norwegian certificates of competency and certificates of proficiency, including safety training for fishermen'. USA � has issued three new safety alerts: 'Blocked Freeing Ports Can Trap Seawater on Deck Reducing Your Vessel's Stability' 'Readiness and Testing of Emergency Dewatering Equipment' 'SEE-ME PFD Light Failures Due to Battery Issues'. Liberia � has published a new marine operations note entitled 'Continued Carriage of Limited Amounts of Liquid Chemicals in Bulk for Existing Offshore Support Vessels (OSV)'. Marshall Islands � has updated a marine notice entitled 'Reporting Suspected Certificate Fraud'. Panama � has released a new marine notice entitled 'Standard Guide of Facts on Board a Panama Flag Ship, in Cases of Theft, Sexual Assault, Natural Death, Suicide and Homicide', and has also updated three circulars: 'Restrictions for the recognition of technical documentation of seafarers by other Maritime Administrations' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers' 'Medicine Chest and Medical Equipment'. Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore'. Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for Implementation of Statutory Surveys 202103'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued three new technical circulars: 'RMI � Enclosed Space Entry Incidents / Procedures' 'RMI � Loss of propulsion in high density traffic areas in China' 'Georgia Marine Circular Ref. No.6/CIRC/FSI regarding Operating Requirements in the event of Loss of Anchor'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued a member alert entitled 'International Chamber of Shipping and Others Publish New Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Issues'. SKULD � has released an article entitled 'Implied indemnities 2: �As presented�'. The Shipowners' Club � has published a news alert entitled 'Precautions during LNG bunkering operations'. The Standard Club � has published four new documents: two news alerts: 'Industry guidance on vaccination of seafarers' 'COVID-19 � US pledges support to facilitate crew changes and achieving key worker designation for seafarers' two articles: 'Standard Club�s new guides tackle key loss prevention challenges' 'Sea cargo charter'. West � has issued three news alerts: 'New Loss Prevention Bulletin Published - Crane Slewing Gear Maintenance and Rocking Tests' 'Russian sanctions - Nord Stream 2 - U.S. issues warning' 'Applications for West P&I Science Bursary at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) now open'. UK P&I Club � has published a news alert entitled 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) Legal, Liability and Insurance Issues arising from Vaccination of Seafarers'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has published a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for Transiting the Turkish Straits'. ICS � has announced the launch of a new document entitled �COVID-19: Vaccination for Seafarers and Shipping�. IMO � has announced the release of the highlights from the 'Fourth IMO Greenhouse Gas Study', with the full study to be published later in the year. MCA � is seeking responses to a consultation on the draft merchant shipping (control and management of ships� ballast water and sediments) regulations 2021 and associated guidance. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has released a summary investigation report into the failure of a head line on board the chemical tanker 'Themsestern' which resulted in the slight injury of three linesmen. The cause of the failure of the line could not be conclusively found, but it is conceivable that the line was damaged in some way that was not obvious from the surface, or that an error was made when operating the relevant winch. Bahamas � The BMA has published a marine safety investigation report into the death of a crew member on board the container vessel 'Irenes Rose'. The crew member had been working inside the main engine crankcase when the piston lifting tool was released, causing the piston inside the crankcase to drop onto the crew member. It was found that communication between the crew members working on the operation was ineffective; the engine manufacturer's instruction manual was not discussed or referred to during the operation; and the hazards involved in the crew member being inside the crankcase were not identified in the risk assessment. Recent IMO Circulars LC-LP.1/Circ.96 � 11/03/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.95 � 10/03/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.24 � 02/03/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.59 � 24/02/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.57 � 23/02/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.23 � 23/02/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.888/Rev.2 � 23/02/21 � SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2013 TO 2018. View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.16 � 22/02/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.99 � 15/02/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 � 11/02/21 � REVISED GUIDANCE ON SHIPBOARD TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1619 � 11/02/21 � GUIDELINES ON THE DESIGN OF MOORING ARRANGEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE MOORING EQUIPMENT AND FITTINGS FOR SAFE MOORING. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 March � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 29 March - 2 April � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 7-13 April � Communications Working Group on the Revision of SOLAS Chapters III and IV for Modernization of the GMDSS � Remote Meeting 8 April � Council � 33rd Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 19th March 2021
Friday 19th March 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 11, 2021 � Friday 19th March Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two new or updated documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Safety Rules and Standards for Seagoing Domestic Passenger Ships: 2016 and 2017 Amendments' a marine information note entitled 'Codes of Practice for Controlling Risks due to Noise and Vibration on Ships'. USA � has issued a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'COVID-19 Crew Change Issues'. Liberia � has published a new marine advisory entitled 'Enhancements to the Liberian Administration�s Duty Officer Program'. Marshall Islands � has released a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Loss of Propulsion in High-Density Traffic Areas in China' Panama � has updated four circulars: 'Use of Electronic Certificates onboard' 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)' 'Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC) � Certification Process'. Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Requirements for Shore-Based Personnel Boarding Vessels at Anchorages, Shipyards, Terminals and Marinas, in the Port of Singapore'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released two new or updated documents: a news alert entitled 'Updated Matrix of Regulation � March 2021' a guidance document entitled 'List of ABS Notations and Symbols'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued two new technical circulars: 'Comoros Maritime Circular Ref No. 21/01855/COM5 on COVID-19 � Guidance relating to the postponement /extension of statutory certification & services' 'Tecnicomar Ecomar Sewage Treatment Plants'. Lloyd's Register � has released a news alert entitled 'Improvements to LR's Enhanced Survey Programme services'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD � has released an alert entitled 'Beware of Indonesia's immigration law'. SKULD � has issued a news alert entitled 'Implied indemnities 1: Unsafe ports'. Britannia P&I � has published a news alert entitled 'Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM)'. Japan P&I Club � has released two news alerts: 'Myanmar-The Port Situation (No.3)' 'US and Canada-Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM)-2021 Flying Season Starts'. North � has issued two news alerts: 'California OGV Fuel Regulation' 'Ban on Transportation of Highly Toxic Chemicals in the Yangtze River Basin'. The Standard Club � has published four new documents: 'The Standard Club's PEME scheme' an article entitled 'The Inter-Club Agreement' two news alerts: 'Singapore becomes the first country to ratify the Convention on the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation' 'Singapore MPA amends requirements for shore-based personnel boarding ships in Singapore'. Steamship Mutual � has released a circular entitled 'Fraudulent Transfer Request Notice'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) Programme - New Clinic in India'. UK P&I Club � has published three news alerts: 'Risk Focus: catastrophic machinery failure' 'Myanmar: Situation in Country - March 2021' 'The Great Lakes � St. Lawrence Maritime System'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA � has released the March 2021 issue of their Newsletter. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'Discharging soyabeans in China'. UK Chamber of Shipping � has issued, along with other organisations, a document drawing attention to the harm caused by Dangerously Weighted Heaving Lines. SIGTTO � has released the Spring 2021 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has recently released a safety investigation report into a cargo explosion on board the container vessel 'Croatia'. It was found that the container which exploded contained used auto parts, including at least eight automotive metal fuel tanks, and gas measurements of the internal atmosphere of several of these fuel tanks indicated the presence of flammable vapours within the explosive range. Despite this, the container's contents had not been listed as dangerous goods by the shipper. Recent IMO Circulars LC-LP.1/Circ.96 � 11/03/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.95 � 10/03/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.24 � 02/03/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.59 � 24/02/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.57 � 23/02/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.23 � 23/02/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.888/Rev.2 � 23/02/21 � SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2013 TO 2018. View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.16 � 22/02/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.99 � 15/02/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 � 11/02/21 � REVISED GUIDANCE ON SHIPBOARD TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1619 � 11/02/21 � GUIDELINES ON THE DESIGN OF MOORING ARRANGEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE MOORING EQUIPMENT AND FITTINGS FOR SAFE MOORING. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 15-19 March � 34th meeting of the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group (IMDG Code) � Remote Meeting 22-26 March � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 29 March - 2 April � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 7-13 April � Communications Working Group on the Revision of SOLAS Chapters III and IV for Modernization of the GMDSS � Remote Meeting 8 April � Council � 33rd Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 10 Friday 12th March 2021
Friday 12th March 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 10, 2021 � Friday 12th March Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two updated documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Maritime Passenger Rights: Role of the National Enforcement Body' a marine information note entitled 'Guidance and Information to Follow in the Event of COVID-19 Outbreak Impacting UK Seafarer Services'. Marshall Islands � has updated three documents: two marine notices: 'Periodically Unattended Machinery Spaces (PUMS); Requirements for Safety of Operation and Reduced Manning' 'International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)' a marine guideline entitled 'Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator'. Panama � has updated seven documents: a marine notice entitled 'DNV GL change of name to DNV' six circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Ballast Water Management Convention 2004, Panama Policy' 'Security Measures sailing in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG)' 'Recognized Organizations approved for the issuance of the Class Certificate' 'Recognized Organizations authorized by the Panama Maritime Authority' 'High Risk Areas (HRA) and precautionary zones'. Isle of Man � has released a new technical advisory notice entitled 'DNV GL name change to DNV'. Singapore � has published a new shipping circular entitled 'Training and Certification Requirements for Seafarers on Ships Subject to the IGF Code' Malta � has issued two new or amended merchant shipping notices: 'DNV GL Changes Name to DNV' 'Authorised Classification Societies'. Recent Class Society Guidance No relevant Class Society Guidance has been released this week. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has released three new documents: a circular entitled 'Management News' two member alerts: 'Email Scam Warning' 'Loss Prevention: International Group of P&I Clubs Launches Enclosed Space Entry Safety Animation'. SKULD � has issued a news alert entitled 'Nigeria: Guidance on contracting government security forces'. North � has published a news alert entitled 'Stop, Think, Stay Alive: International Group Animation on Enclosed Spaces'. The Standard Club � has published six new documents: an article entitled 'Non-negotiable (straight), negotiable ('to order') and bearer bills of lading' five news alerts: 'China - Yangtze River Protection Law' 'Cargo fumigation at Mombasa' 'Update on Myanmar' 'Additional fuel analysis to be conducted starting in May 2021 for California Ocean-Going Vessel Fuel Regulation' 'New BIMCO clause designed for bulk sector to encourage just in time arrival concept'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'New Tug and Barge publication: Fixed and Floating Objects (FFO)'. UK P&I Club � has published five articles: 'Incidents and Evidence: What You Need To Know' 'China implements ban on transportation of highly toxic chemicals in Yangtze River basin' 'US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) - March 2021' 'Passage Planning and Seaworthiness (Part 2): Grounding of the Torepo' 'Brexit�it finally happened - what you need to know'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ReCAAP � has released the February 2021 edition of their 'Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia' report. GARD � has published two insight articles: 'Master�s checklists for loading and carriage of soya beans' 'Best practice for ventilation of soya bean and grain cargo'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into a cargo explosion on board the container vessel 'Croatia'. It was found that the container which exploded contained used auto parts, including at least eight automotive metal fuel tanks, and gas measurements of the internal atmosphere of several of these fuel tanks indicted the presence of flammable vapours within the explosive range. Despite this, the container's contents had not been listed as dangerous goods by the shipper. Recent IMO Circulars LC-LP.1/Circ.95 � 10/03/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.24 � 02/03/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.59 � 24/02/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.57 � 23/02/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.23 � 23/02/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.888/Rev.2 � 23/02/21 � SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2013 TO 2018. View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.16 � 22/02/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.99 � 15/02/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 � 11/02/21 � REVISED GUIDANCE ON SHIPBOARD TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1619 � 11/02/21 � GUIDELINES ON THE DESIGN OF MOORING ARRANGEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE MOORING EQUIPMENT AND FITTINGS FOR SAFE MOORING. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.74 � 10/02/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 8-12 March � IP Code Working Group on the Carriage of More Than 12 Industrial Personnel On Board Vessels Engaged on International Voyages � Remote Meeting 15-19 March � 34th meeting of the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group (IMDG Code) � Remote Meeting 22-26 March � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 29 March - 2 April � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 7-13 April � Communications Working Group on the Revision of SOLAS Chapters III and IV for Modernization of the GMDSS � Remote Meeting 8 April � Council � 33rd Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 5th March 2021
Friday 5th March 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 9, 2021 � Friday 5th March Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released a new marine information note entitled 'Understanding the long� term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on seafarer wellbeing'. Marshall Islands � has published a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Seafarer's Identification and Record Book'. Panama � has released 10 new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'DNV GL change of name to DNV' 'AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign � Livestock Ships' eight circulars: 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Authorized Recognized Organizations' 'Recognized Organizations authorized for the issuance of the Provisional Certificate under the International Ballast Water Management Convention, 2004' 'Use of Electronic Certificates onboard' 'Recognized Organizations authorized for the issuance of the Polar Ship Certificate under the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 and the International Convention for the Prevention of Maritime Pollution' 'Revised Guidelines on the Implementation of the ISM Code by Administrations' 'Technical E-Certificates onboard' 'Guidance for the Implementation and Certification of the ISPS Code' 'Authorized Recognized Security Organizations (RSO), Reports and Fees'. Singapore � has published a port marine circular entitled 'Requirements for Shore-Based Personnel Boarding Vessels at Anchorages, Shipyards, Terminals and Marinas, in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Amendments to the Freight Containers (Safety) Ordinance (Cap. 506)'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas � has published a new guidance document entitled 'Wind propulsion systems'. Lloyd's Register � has released two Class news alerts: 'IMO DCS and EU MRV - Deadline approaching for annual submission of fuel oil consumption data' 'SOPEP � list of national contacts'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Safety animation to help prevent the loss of life in enclosed spaces onboard ships IG P&I SKULD Japan P&I Club The Shipowners' Club The Standard Club. The American Club � has released a new circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) and COVID-19 - an Update'. GARD � has published an alert entitled 'There is never a wrong time to revisit your enclosed space entry procedures'. SKULD � has issued two news alerts: 'Sanctions clause for container vessel time charter parties 2021' 'Pakistan: Shortage claims'. Britannia P&I � has published two news alerts: 'BSafe Incident Case Study 04: Death of Electrician due to Electrocution' 'Britannia P&I Supports Sailors� Society Wellness at Sea Awareness Campaign'. Japan P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Avoiding the risks of drug smuggling'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued an article entitled 'A Shipowners� liability under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006'. The Standard Club � has published five new documents: an article entitled 'The Tai Prize Appeal' four news alerts: 'Singapore deploys new maritime security vessels as rise reported in armed robbery attacks in Asia during 2020' 'Precautions concerning drugs smuggling at Colombian ports' 'USCG updates cyber compliance timeline for non-SMS US vessels' 'BIMCO adopts revised editions of Towcon and Towhire'. The Swedish Club � has released two news alerts: 'MSS Case March: Engine failure caused grounding' 'Container losses: How to prevent them?'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'ISO Review of 2020 Marine Fuels Quality Submitted to the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)'. UK P&I Club � has published four news alerts: 'Press Release: UK P&I Club joins Maritime Anti-Corruption Network' 'Offshore Terms and Conditions 2021' 'UAE ratifies the 1996 Protocol to LLMC 1976' 'Press release - Ask an expert: Grain Contamination Claims'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO � has announced that Peru has become the 16th country to accede to the 2012 Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'Microbiological instability in soya bean cargoes'. EMSA � has released a new document regarding oil spill response vessels entitled 'Drills & Exercises Annual Report 2020'. Recent Accident Reports Ireland � The MCIB has released an investigation report into an incident regarding the irreparable disabling and subsequent grounding of the general cargo vessel 'Alta'. The vessel had been en route to Haiti from Greece when the main engine failed in a way which the crew could not repair. All crew were rescued from the vessel, which was left adrift and derelict, and subsequently drifted ashore on the coast of Ireland more than a year after it was originally abandoned. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.24 � 02/03/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.59 � 24/02/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.57 � 23/02/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.23 � 23/02/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.888/Rev.2 � 23/02/21 � SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2013 TO 2018. View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.16 � 22/02/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.99 � 15/02/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 � 11/02/21 � REVISED GUIDANCE ON SHIPBOARD TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1619 � 11/02/21 � GUIDELINES ON THE DESIGN OF MOORING ARRANGEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE MOORING EQUIPMENT AND FITTINGS FOR SAFE MOORING. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.74 � 10/02/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.19 � 04/02/21 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 8-12 March � IP Code Working Group on the Carriage of More Than 12 Industrial Personnel On Board Vessels Engaged on International Voyages � Remote Meeting 15-19 March � 34th meeting of the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group (IMDG Code) � Remote Meeting 22-26 March � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 29 March - 2 April � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 7-13 April � Communications Working Group on the Revision of SOLAS Chapters III and IV for Modernization of the GMDSS � Remote Meeting 8 April � Council � 33rd Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 8 Friday 26th February 2021
Friday 26th February 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 8, 2021 � Friday 26th February Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Australia � has published a new marine notice entitled 'Focused inspection campaign � livestock ships'. Panama � has updated a circular entitled 'Companies Representing the Flag State Inspectors'. Bahamas � has released two new technical alerts: 'MARPOL VI, Reg.22A - IMO List of Ships Expected to Submit Fuel Report for 2020' 'Tecnicomar Ecomar Sewage Treatment Plants'. Isle of Man � has issued a new technical advisory notice entitled 'Application of OSV Chemical Code � Transitional Period'. Singapore � has published a shipping circular entitled 'Change in Name of Recognised Organisation - DNV GL to DNV'. Hong Kong � has released four new merchant shipping information notes: 'United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2021' 'Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI (Procedures for sampling and verification of the sulphur content of fuel oil and the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI))' 'Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships� Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004' 'Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, Amendment 40-20'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'Cyprus Tonnage Tax System (Law 44(I)/2010 as amended): Calculation of the Global Share for the Owners of Foreign Ships, Charterers and Ship Managers � applied for the fiscal year 2021'. Recent Class Society Guidance Class NK � has released a new document entitled 'Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 102'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has released a new member alert entitled 'Piracy and Armed Robbery - 2020 Maritime Piracy Trends Report'. Britannia P&I � has published three news alerts: 'Module 1: Introduction to Wellness at Sea' 'Guidance on the Carriage Of Coal' 'Argentina: Bunkering Off La Plata, Buenos Aires � Update'. North � has released two news alerts: 'Vietnamese Custom Rules on Limestone Resulting in Detentions' 'IMO Publishes Review of 2020 Marine Fuels Quality'. The Standard Club � has published 10 new documents: a press release entitled 'The Standard Club completes 2021 renewal' an article entitled 'Smuggling fines, breach of customs regulations and operational best practice' eight news alerts: 'Launch of the Nigerian Port Sector Process' 'New regulations on limestone exports in Vietnam' 'UK list of approved ship recycling facilities' 'AMSA focused inspection campaign (FIC) on livestock ships (1 March - 31 August 2021)' 'Brazil soya bean harvesting delays' 'SG-STAR Fund Taskforce (SFTF) develops CrewSafe audit program' 'Suspicious email and fraud alert' 'Houston ship channel closures'. West � has issued two news alerts: 'New Loss Prevention Bulletin Published - Accidents during Mooring Operations' 'OSRO requirement for bunkering in Argentina - update'. UK P&I Club � has published four news alerts: 'Press Release: UK Club delivers positive result in challenging conditions' 'Singapore Parliament Passes Law to Recognise Electronic Bills of Lading' 'VPS Bunker Data - availability quality and compliance of bunker fuel supply' 'Chinese Ports: Reporting Abnormal Health Conditions of Crewmembers'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA � has released the February 2021 issue of their Newsletter. GARD � has published three new insight articles: 'Evergreen wins landmark collision case in UK�s Supreme Court' 'California Gold Rush? - State law increases monetary fines in marine oil pollution cases' '2021 measures to protect North Atlantic right whales'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has released an accident report into an engine failure and fire on board the Ro-Ro cargo vessel 'Finlandia Seaways', which resulted in injury to one crew member. It was found that the catastrophic failure of the vessel's main engine was caused by a fatigue fracture of the A5 connecting rod small end. This failure ejected heavy engine parts from the crankcase and released hot oil vapours into the engine room, starting the fire. Poor overhaul practices were found to be the most probable cause of the A5 small end failure. Japan � The JTSB has released three marine accident investigation reports: A report into the death of a crew member who fell from a lifeboat to the deck of the cargo ship 'Orange Phoenix' while engaging in the lifting and recovery of the lifeboat in an abandon ship drill. The crew member was bending over at the stern of the lifeboat to take photographs, without wearing a safety belt, and lost his balance when the hook of the release system was released unexpectedly. It was found that the hook released because the lock piece was not secured appropriately. A report into the foundering of the cargo vessel 'Jia De' during a typhoon which resulted in the loss of eight lives. The vessel foundered because large quantities of sea water entered the cargo holds. It was found that water was able to enter the cargo holds because the lids for opening parts of the ventilation cylinders of the cargo holds were open and some parts of the hatch covers were deformed or broken and so not weather-tight. A report into the collision of container ships 'APL Guam' and 'Marcliff', and their subsequent collision with anchored container ship 'Hansa Steinburg'. It was found that 'APL Guam' and 'Marcliff' needed to pass each other, but the Master and pilot of 'APL Guam' decided to pass port-to-port, while the Master of 'Marcliff' decided to pass starboard-to-starboard. Recent IMO Circulars LLMC.3/Circ.59 � 24/02/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.57 � 23/02/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.23 � 23/02/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.888/Rev.2 � 23/02/21 � SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2013 TO 2018. View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.16 � 22/02/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.99 � 15/02/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 � 11/02/21 � REVISED GUIDANCE ON SHIPBOARD TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1619 � 11/02/21 � GUIDELINES ON THE DESIGN OF MOORING ARRANGEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE MOORING EQUIPMENT AND FITTINGS FOR SAFE MOORING. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.74 � 10/02/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.19 � 04/02/21 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.22 � 03/02/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 February � Council Working Group on Applications for Consultative Status of Non-Governmental Organizations � Remote Meeting 8-12 March � IP Code Working Group on the Carriage of More Than 12 Industrial Personnel On Board Vessels Engaged on International Voyages � Remote Meeting 15-19 March � 34th meeting of the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group (IMDG Code) � Remote Meeting 22-26 March � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 29 March - 2 April � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 7-13 April � Communications Working Group on the Revision of SOLAS Chapters III and IV for Modernization of the GMDSS � Remote Meeting 8 April � Council � 33rd Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 7 Friday 19th February 2021
Friday 19th February 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 7, 2021 � Friday 19th February 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 documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP): Self-Mooring Operations' a marine information note entitled 'Implementation of Electronic Certificates'. Marshall Islands � has released three new or updated documents: two marine notices: '2018 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006' 'Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) Approval for Republic of the Marshall Islands Ships' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Safety Requirements in the United States Maritime Transportation System'. Singapore � has issued two new documents: a shipping circular entitled 'Online Application for Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) Number and Ship Station Licence' a port marine circular entitled 'Updated Requirements for Sign-off Crew from Ocean-Going Cargo Ships that Require COVID-19 Pre-Departure Testing in Singapore (Supplementary to PMC No. 5 of 2021)'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping � has released a new technical circular entitled 'Pilot Transfer Arrangements'. Class NK � has released a new document entitled 'Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 75'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Britannia P&I � has published two news alerts: 'Brazil: Delays Loading Soybean' 'US: Wearing Face Masks Compulsory in US Ports'. Japan P&I Club � has released two news alerts: 'Myanmar-The Port Situation (No.2)' 'Argentina-Wash damage and speed regulation, River Plate and Parana River'. The Standard Club � has published two news alerts: 'BIMCO publishes new sanctions clause for container vessel Time Charter Parties 2021' 'Gabon increases security level in response to spate of attacks in the Gulf of Guinea'. West � has issued two news alerts: 'Increase of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea' 'Myanmar sanctions - new U.S. designations'. UK P&I Club � has published two news alerts: 'Brazil's Immigration Authority cracks down on Seafarers identity documents' 'UK Club issues crew health advice on hypothermia'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO � has announced that Croatia has become the latest country to accede to the 2012 Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety. DNV GL � has published a white paper entitled 'Closing the safety gap in an era of transformation'. EMSA � has published their February 2021 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping' report. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has released an investigation report into the collision of the general cargo ship 'Evert Prahm' with the Rendsburg transporter bridge in the Kiel Canal. It was found that the transporter bridge did not properly check the traffic situation before departing for the southern bank, and the 'Evert Prahm' did not have time to take evasive manoeuvres to avoid the collision. Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of a crew member on board the double-hulled oil / chemical tanker 'Sichem Manila' during tank cleaning operations. While a crew member was shutting off a valve on the cargo tank cleaning line, the block of the valve burst over and spilled hot water over him. It was found that the bolts holding the valve block together were heavily corroded, and that this corrosion was not noticed by crew members because of the layer of paint coating them. Canada � The TSB has released a marine transportation safety investigation report into an incident in which the RoRo passenger ferry 'Spirit of Vancouver Island' struck the dock while berthing at Tsawwassen Terminal, British Columbia. It was found that the vessel was moving too fast in its approach, and also that the anchors failed to release when the crew attempted to remotely release them to avoid the collision. Recent IMO Circulars STCW.2/Circ.99 � 15/02/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 � 11/02/21 � REVISED GUIDANCE ON SHIPBOARD TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1619 � 11/02/21 � GUIDELINES ON THE DESIGN OF MOORING ARRANGEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE MOORING EQUIPMENT AND FITTINGS FOR SAFE MOORING. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.74 � 10/02/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.19 � 04/02/21 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.22 � 03/02/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.44 � 02/02/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.42 � 02/02/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.21 � 25/01/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.20 � 19/01/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.98 � 18/01/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978, AS AMENDED. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 15-19 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 February � Council Working Group on Applications for Consultative Status of Non-Governmental Organizations � Remote Meeting 8-12 March � IP Code Working Group on the Carriage of More Than 12 Industrial Personnel On Board Vessels Engaged on International Voyages � Remote Meeting 15-19 March � 34th meeting of the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group (IMDG Code) � Remote Meeting 22-26 March � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 29 March - 2 April � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 7-13 April � Communications Working Group on the Revision of SOLAS Chapters III and IV for Modernization of the GMDSS � Remote Meeting 8 April � Council � 33rd Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 12th February 2021
Friday 12th February 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 6, 2021 � Friday 12th February Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has issued four new or amended documents: two merchant shipping notices: 'ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 � Minimum age and protection for young persons on fishing vessels' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Minimum Age' two new marine information notes: 'The United Kingdom List of approved Ship Recycling Facilities' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: COVID-19: Acceptance of online delivered Food Hygiene or Food Safety in Catering courses for Ship�s Cooks and Others Processing Food in the Galley'. USA � has released a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Continued Awareness: Active Exploitation of Solarwinds Software'. Marshall Islands � has issued a new marine safety advisory entitled 'DNV GL Name Change to DNV'. Panama � has updated 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 a new shipping circular entitled 'Key Shipping Division Contacts'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'A serious fire accident caused by faulty electrical device'. Malta � has released a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Promulgation of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) (Amendment) Regulations'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released two new guidance documents: 'Guide for Gas and Other Low-Flashpoint Fuel Ready Vessels' 'Guide for the Classification of Drilling Systems'. Bureau Veritas � has issued a new Class news alert entitled 'IMO Circular Letter No.4204/Add.19 - Rev.3 - Coronavirus (COVID-19)'. Class NK � has released a new document entitled 'Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 75'. Recent P&I Club Guidance United States Sanctions on Venezuela The American Club GARD SKULD Japan P&I Club North The Shipowners' Club The Standard Club The Swedish Club West UK P&I Club. The American Club � has released two new alerts: 'Maritime Security: International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) Bridge Reference Card Update'. 'Piracy and Armed Robbery: Guidance for Security Threats in the Gulf of Guinea' GARD � has issued an alert entitled '�Bridge Cards� for use in high-risk areas'. SKULD � has released two new documents: 'Brazil: Delay in soybean harvesting' 'Bunker disputes and shipboard fuel treatment'. Britannia P&I � has published a news alert entitled 'Piracy: Gulf of Guinea Warning'. Japan P&I Club � has published two news alerts: 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.100' 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Enhanced Quarantine Measures in Korea (No.7)'. North � has issued two news alerts: 'Risk of Delays and Cargo Quality Issues from Late Soyabean Harvest in Brazil' 'Argentina Targets Speeding Vessels'. The Shipowners' Club � has released a news alert entitled 'Turkey: Revised pollution fines 2021'. The Standard Club � has published six new documents: a circular entitled 'Renewal 2021/22 Policy Year' two news alerts: 'UK Ship Recycling Regulation (UK-SRR)' 'Philippines relaxes crew change restrictions for both Filipino nationals and foreigners effective 1 February 2021' three articles: 'UK judgments and arbitration awards: the question of enforcement post Brexit' 'English High Court finds cargo owners liable to pay contribution in general average in respect of ransom payment to pirates' 'Standard Club appoints Laura Linturn and Alex Miell'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'New BIMCO sanctions clause for container vessels'. UK P&I Club � has published three news alerts: 'Study concerning the Dumping of Soiled or Damaged Cargo at Sea' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'Changes to seafarer crew change in Hong Kong'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD � has released an insight article entitled 'What happens to containers lost overboard? How long do they float?'. ICS � has published an article entitled 'Leadership Insights Series: Cybersecurity roundup'. Recent Accident Reports Canada � The TSB has released a marine transportation safety investigation report into the collision of the bulk carriers 'Golden Cecilie' and 'Green K-Max 1' while both vessels were at anchor in the Plumper Sound, British Columbia. The 'Golden Cecilie' began to drag anchor during heavy weather and drifted into the 'Green K-Max 1'. It was found that the crew of the 'Golden Cecilie' did not follow established procedures to prepare for adverse weather conditions, and the emergency preparedness to respond to such weather conditions was inadequate. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 � 11/02/21 � REVISED GUIDANCE ON SHIPBOARD TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1619 � 11/02/21 � GUIDELINES ON THE DESIGN OF MOORING ARRANGEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE MOORING EQUIPMENT AND FITTINGS FOR SAFE MOORING. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.74 � 10/02/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.19 � 04/02/21 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.22 � 03/02/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.44 � 02/02/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.42 � 02/02/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.21 � 25/01/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.20 � 19/01/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.98 � 18/01/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978, AS AMENDED. View Circular. COLREG.2/Circ.76 � 18/01/21 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 15-19 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 February � Council Working Group on Applications for Consultative Status of Non-Governmental Organizations � Remote Meeting 8-12 March � IP Code Working Group on the Carriage of More Than 12 Industrial Personnel On Board Vessels Engaged on International Voyages � Remote Meeting 15-19 March � 34th meeting of the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group (IMDG Code) � Remote Meeting 22-26 March � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 29 March - 2 April � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 7-13 April � Communications Working Group on the Revision of SOLAS Chapters III and IV for Modernization of the GMDSS � Remote Meeting 8 April � Council � 33rd Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 5 Friday 5th February 2021
Friday 5th February 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 5, 2021 � Friday 5th February Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has issued six new or amended documents: an amended merchant shipping notice entitled 'Counting and registration of persons on board passenger ships' three marine guidance notices: 'ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 Medical Care' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Seafarers' Employment Agreements' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Medical Care' two new marine information notes: 'New Style Certificates for UK Seafarers and those working Onboard UK Ships' 'Solid Bulk Cargoes - Adoption of Amendment 05-19 of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code'. USA � has released a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System'. Liberia � has issued two new or updated documents: a new marine advisory note entitled 'DNV GL official name change to DNV' an updated marine notice entitled 'Terms And Conditions For Employment Of Seafarers Under The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006'. Panama � has published six new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Designation of the Saba Bank as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area' five circulars: 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers � MLC' 'Panama Policy on Remote Surveys for Recognized Organizations and Recognized Security Organizations' 'Bareboat Charter insert in the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)' 'High Risk Areas (HRA) and precautionary zones' 'Amendments to the Ship Security Plans (SSP) for Recognized Security Organization (RSO) duly cancelled'. Singapore � has issued a new port marine circular entitled 'Reporting Procedures for Vessels Manoeuvring in Port'. Cyprus � has released a new circular entitled 'Cyprus Tonnage Tax System (Law 44(I)/2010 as amended): Reduction of tonnage tax as per environmental incentives-The Tonnage Tax (Environmental Incentives) Order of 2021'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released two new guidance documents: 'Guide for Cybersecurity Implementation for the Marine and Offshore Industries -ABS CyberSafety Volume 2' 'Guide for Building and Classing Drillships'. Bureau Veritas � has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Amendment to the structural rules for container ships'. Korean Register of Shipping � has released a technical report entitled 'Technical Information-Report on Ammonia-Fueled Ships'. Lloyd's Register � has issued a news alert entitled 'Ship Recycling - UK exit from the EU and the requirements for final survey and recycling facilities'. Class NK � has released a new document entitled 'Amendments of 2018 to the code of the MLC, 2006 (effective on and after 26 Dec. 2020) (for non-Japanese flag vessels)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has released a new circular entitled 'Management News'. GARD � has issued a member alert entitled 'Maritime piracy hotspots persist during 2020'. Britannia P&I � has published six news alerts: 'New Guidelines for Returning Overseas Filipinos Workers (OFW)' 'BSafe Incident Case Study 03: Lone Watchkeeping Grounding at Night' 'Singapore: Latest Crew Change Regulations' 'USA: Amended COVID-19 Entry Requirements' 'Panama Canal: New Pollution Prevention Requirements' 'Britannia Rule Books'. Japan P&I Club � has published two new documents: a circular entitled 'Alterations to the Rules of the Association' a news alert entitled 'Myanmar-The Port Situation'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'Myanmar � Military Coup'. The Standard Club � has published three new documents: two news alerts: 'Gulf of Guinea quick reference bridge cards' 'Transport Canada�s Ship Safety Bulletin 02/2021 requests notification of any person or crewmember on board having serious illness or COVID-19 symptom ' an article entitled 'IMB 2020 Piracy and Armed Robbery Report shows increase in incidents of crew kidnappings in the Gulf of Guinea'. The Swedish Club � has released three new member alerts: 'MSS Case February: Lack of cooperation leads to grounding' 'Guidance for vessels operating in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea' 'Focus: Preventing the loss of containers at sea'. The West of England P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled ' Situation in Myanmar'. UK P&I Club � has published a news alert entitled 'Crew Health Advice: Hypothermia'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD � has released an insight article entitled 'The Chinese/Australian trade wars and implications for shipping'. OCIMF � has published the January 2021 issue of their Newsletter. BIMCO and ICS � have released a new document entitled 'Industry Standard on In-Water Cleaning with Capture'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MSIU has released three new reports: a safety investigation report into the death of a crew member of the double-hull oil tanker 'Valtamed' while testing the pump room's starboard bilge alarm. The cause of death was found to be butane intoxication, with the potential involvement of hydrogen sulphide. It was found likely that that the pump room's fixed gas detection system alarms, which did not activate at any point, were 'compromised by the distance between the starboard bilge alarm sensor and the nearest sampling suction point'. a safety investigation report into the fatal loss of a crew member overboard the bulk carrier 'Navios Amitie' while rigging a combination pilot ladder. It was found that the crew member lost his balance while lashing the gangway to the vertical pilot ladder, and he was not wearing a safety harness or lifejacket. Further, no formal risk assessment or permit to work overside had been completed. a safety investigation report into the severe injury of a crew member on board the vehicle carrier 'Titania' while operating the on board lathe. It was found that the rod on which the crew member was working had slipped while the lathe was rotating at high speed and struck him. The evidence did not confirm that the risk assessment was discussed at the toolbox meeting, and neither the injured crew member nor the chief engineer was involved in this risk assessment. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.22 � 03/02/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.44 � 02/02/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.42 � 02/02/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.21 � 25/01/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.20 � 19/01/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.98 � 18/01/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978, AS AMENDED. View Circular. COLREG.2/Circ.76 � 18/01/21 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 � 15/01/21 � REVISED GUIDANCE ON SHIPBOARD TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1620 � 12/01/21 � GUIDELINES FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MOORING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LINES. View Circular. IMSO.7/Circ.18 � 07/01/21 � AMENDMENTS ADOPTED ON 2 OCTOBER 2008 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE ORGANIZATION. View Circular. OPRC.3/Circ.35 � 06/01/21 � PROTOCOL ON PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION TO POLLUTION INCIDENTS BY HAZARDOUS AND NOXIOUS SUBSTANCES, 2000. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 1-5 February � Council Open-ended Working Group on Council Reform � Remote Meeting 15-19 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 February � Council Working Group on Applications for Consultative Status of Non-Governmental Organizations � Remote Meeting 8-12 March � IP Code Working Group on the Carriage of More Than 12 Industrial Personnel On Board Vessels Engaged on International Voyages � Remote Meeting 15-19 March � 34th meeting of the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group (IMDG Code) � Remote Meeting 22-26 March � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 29 March - 2 April � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 7-13 April � Communications Working Group on the Revision of SOLAS Chapters III and IV for Modernization of the GMDSS � Remote Meeting 8 April � Council � 33rd Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 4 Friday 29th January 2021
Friday 29th January 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 4, 2021 � Friday 29th January 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 amended marine information note entitled 'COVID � 19 Extension of Seafarer Employment Agreements'. Liberia � has released a new marine advisory note entitled 'Precautions when Navigating Waters in and around Changjiangkou, China'. Marshall Islands � has updated seven documents: six marine notices: 'Fees for Official Yacht Documents and Services' 'Conducting Surveys and Issuing International Convention and National Certificates for Commercial Yachts, Passenger Yachts and Yachts Engaged in Trade' 'Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels' 'Intact Stability, Damage Stability and Strength of Vessels' 'Yacht Mini-ISM' 'Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships' a marine guideline entitled 'Yacht Engaged in Trade'. Panama � has updated four documents: a marine notice entitled 'Coronavirus and Seafarers employment agreement and Certificates' three circulars: 'Authorization for Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC)' 'Recognition of Company Security Officers (CSO)' 'Companies Representing the Flag State Inspectors'. Bahamas � has issued two new technical alerts: 'Validation of Discharge Certificates' 'United States Coast Guard QUALSHIP 21 & E-Zero Program'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for Application of Higher-Strength Hull Structural Thick Steel Plates in Container Carriers'. Bureau Veritas � has issued two new guidance documents: 'Amendments to the Rules on materials and welding' 'Approval of the manufacturing process of metallic materials'. DNV GL � has released a news alert entitled 'DNV GL Rules - January 2021 edition'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published three new technical circulars: 'Liberia Marine Notice PSC- 001, Rev.01/21 Reg. Measures to Improve reporting of deficiencies and Minimizing Risk of Port State Control Detentions' 'St. Vincent and the Grenadines � Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic' 'DGS, Order No. 04 of 2021 Reg Extension to the validity of Ship�s Statutory Certificates, Periodical Surveys and Audits in view of COVID-19 pandemic'. Lloyd's Register � has issued a news alert entitled 'Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia Flagged Vessels - IHM Requirements for Vessels calling into the EU or United Kingdom'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a statement entitled 'Looking back at 2020 and forward to 2021'. Japan P&I Club � has published two new documents: a circular entitled 'Special Clauses for Marine Cyber Risks and Coronavirus' a news alert entitled 'Risks arising from cargo delivery without production of original Bills of Lading'. North � has issued a new circular entitled 'Annual General Meeting of the North of England Mutual Insurance Association (Bermuda) Limited (�NEMIA�)'. The Shipowners' Club � has released a news alert entitled 'Small investments can make a tangible difference to the lives of seafarers as revealed in latest Seafarers Happiness Index'. The Standard Club � has published eight new documents: six news alerts: 'BIMCO adopts new standard time charter party for accommodation support vessels (ASVTIME)' 'The Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change' 'Singapore updates crew change procedures, Philippines expands its suspension of crew changes for seafarers who have recently visited any of the 35 countries' 'US Office of Foreign Asset Control designates the Venezuelan Maritime Authority (INEA)' 'RightShip and INTERCARGO announce important new quality standard for dry bulk sector to be governed by new NGO' 'Updated COVID-19 quarantine requirements in South Korea' two articles: 'A review of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on P&I' 'Asia piracy hits five-year high but war rates �stable�'. The West of England P&I Club � has released two news alerts: 'West Webinar - Getting out of charterparties' 'Argentina: New Regulation in Respect of Asian Gypsy Moth - implementation date postponed'. UK P&I Club � has published four news alerts: 'Yemen: the obligation on the depth of water in Malla docks' 'The Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change' 'Inside Ship - Shielding of hot surfaces' 'ILO General observation on matters regarding the application of the MLC 2006'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released a news article entitled 'OCIMF joins new PIANC Working Group and seeks your input on safe operations'. ICS � has issued a press release entitled 'ICS launches new flag state table'. IMO � has published a press release entitled 'Reduced limit on sulphur in marine fuel oil implemented smoothly through 2020'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MSIU has released a marine safety investigation report into the serious injury of a welder on board the heavy lift / pipelay vessel 'Pioneering Spirit'. The welder was walking across the vessel to reach the work site when he fell through a large opening in the deck. The reason for the fall could not be specifically established, but it was found that there was no barrier system around the opening to prevent falls, and the crew member may not have seen the opening as he approached it. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.21 � 25/01/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.20 � 19/01/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.98 � 18/01/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978, AS AMENDED. View Circular. COLREG.2/Circ.76 � 18/01/21 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 � 15/01/21 � REVISED GUIDANCE ON SHIPBOARD TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1620 � 12/01/21 � GUIDELINES FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MOORING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LINES. View Circular. IMSO.7/Circ.18 � 07/01/21 � AMENDMENTS ADOPTED ON 2 OCTOBER 2008 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE ORGANIZATION. View Circular. OPRC.3/Circ.35 � 06/01/21 � PROTOCOL ON PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION TO POLLUTION INCIDENTS BY HAZARDOUS AND NOXIOUS SUBSTANCES, 2000. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.51 � 06/01/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. AFS.1/Circ.82 � 06/01/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001. View Circular. IMSO.1/Circ/Corr.1 � 06/01/21 � CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE ORGANIZATION, 1976. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 1-5 February � Council Open-ended Working Group on Council Reform � Remote Meeting 15-19 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 February � Council Working Group on Applications for Consultative Status of Non-Governmental Organizations � Remote Meeting 8-12 March � IP Code Working Group on the Carriage of More Than 12 Industrial Personnel On Board Vessels Engaged on International Voyages � Remote Meeting 15-19 March � 34th meeting of the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group (IMDG Code) � Remote Meeting 22-26 March � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 29 March - 2 April � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 7-13 April � Communications Working Group on the Revision of SOLAS Chapters III and IV for Modernization of the GMDSS � Remote Meeting 8 April � Council � 33rd Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July �Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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 3 Friday 22nd January 2021
Friday 22nd January 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 3, 2021 � Friday 22nd January Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has issued an amended merchant shipping notice entitled 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations 1999'. USA � has released a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Improving Fishing Vessel Stability'. Liberia � has released a new marine security advisory entitled 'Gulf of Guinea� Piracy/Armed Robbery/Kidnapping for Ransom, and Reporting of Incidents'. Marshall Islands � has updated a marine guideline entitled 'E-Addresses of Governmental Authorities for Facilitating the Exchange of Electronic Information'. Panama � has released two new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Segumar Hong Kong Office' a circular entitled 'Class Certificate on board Panamanian Flagged vessels � Notification of Resolution No.106-146-DGMM of December 14th., 2012'. Bahamas � has issued five new technical alerts: Singapore � has released a new port marine circular entitled 'Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for the Environmental Protection Notations for Vessels'. Bureau Veritas � has issued a Class news alert entitled 'Singapore - Requirements for Shore-Based Personnel Boarding Vessels at Anchorages, Shipyards, Terminals and Marinas, in the Port of Singapore'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released a new technical circular entitled 'Gabon � Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued three new documents: a circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) and Covid-19: An Update' two member alerts: 'INTERTANKO: Updated Guidance on Crew Welfare Management and Mental Wellness' 'Maritime Security: Updated Guidance for Vessels Operating in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea'. GARD � has released two new documents: a circular entitled 'Fixed premium P&I covers reinsured outside the International Group�s Pooling Agreement - special extension of cover for Covid-19 risks' an alert entitled 'Senegal steps up immigration and customs controls'. SKULD � has published a new article entitled 'US Maritime (US MARAD) updates its Gulf of Guinea, Red Sea/Gulf of Aden and Persian Gulf security advisories'. Britannia P&I � has issued seven news alerts: 'Transport Canada to Enforce MLC 2006 Seafarer Repatriation Provisions' 'Industry Update Following Security Incident in the Persian Gulf' 'Argentina: River Navigation Regulations' 'Brexit: Legal Requirement for the Sharing of Members� Data' 'Argentina: Bunkering off La Plata, Buenos Aires' 'China: Ice Conditions' 'Ivory Coast: Stowaway Searches Compulsory'. Japan P&I Club � has released a news alert entitled 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID� 19)-Enhanced Quarantine Measures in Korea (No.6)'. The Shipowners' Club � has released a news alert entitled 'Precautions and Safety Measures To Assist In Mitigating Drug Trafficking on Board Ships'. The Standard Club � has published seven new documents: two circulars: '19 January 2021, War Risks Class circular -2021/22 Policy Year Renewal' '15 January 2021, Standard Club circular � General meetings, rule changes and other matters' three news alerts: 'Ice Conditions in Northern Chinese Ports' 'Stricter controls on boarding personnel at the Port of Guangzhou, China' 'An update on customs fines and taxes in Dakar, Senegal' two articles: 'Carriage of seed cake' 'Container stack collapses � causes and solutions'. The West of England P&I Club � has released three new documents: a circular entitled 'Class 1 Rule changes for 2021 and Adoptions of Amendments to the Corporate Governance Charter' two news alerts: 'Argentina: New Regulation in Respect of Asian Gypsy Moth now in force' 'MLC 2006 - updated FAQs issued'. UK P&I Club � has published two news alerts: 'Sri Lanka: Offshore Crew Transit Hub for bulk crew changes' 'Stricter Epidemic Control on Boarding Personnel at Ports of Guangzhou'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ITOPF � has released a document entitled 'Oil Tanker Spill Statistics 2020'. Marine Safety Forum � has published a safety alert entitled 'Air Cylinder Failure in Lifeboat'. Recent Accident Reports The Netherlands � the Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into the collision of the pilot vessel 'Pollux' and the bulk carrier 'Nord Taurus' off the coast of Zeeland, the Netherlands. It was found that the captain of the 'Pollux' did not notice that the 'Nord Taurus' had altered course - and the crew of the 'Nord Taurus' assumed that the 'Pollux' would give way. By the time the danger was recognised, it was too late for either side to prevent the collision. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.20 � 18/01/21 � RESOLUTION MSC.473(ES.2) � RECOMMENDED ACTION TO FACILITATE SHIP CREW CHANGE, ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SEAFARER TRAVEL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.98 � 18/01/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978, AS AMENDED. View Circular. COLREG.2/Circ.76 � 18/01/21 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 � 15/01/21 � REVISED GUIDANCE ON SHIPBOARD TOWING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1620 � 12/01/21 � GUIDELINES FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MOORING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LINES. View Circular. IMSO.7/Circ.18 � 07/01/21 � AMENDMENTS ADOPTED ON 2 OCTOBER 2008 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE ORGANIZATION. View Circular. OPRC.3/Circ.35 � 06/01/21 � PROTOCOL ON PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION TO POLLUTION INCIDENTS BY HAZARDOUS AND NOXIOUS SUBSTANCES, 2000. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.51 � 06/01/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. AFS.1/Circ.82 � 06/01/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001. View Circular. IMSO.1/Circ/Corr.1 � 06/01/21 � CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE ORGANIZATION, 1976. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1588/Rev.1 � 24/12/20 � CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE REVISED EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS (EMS GUIDE). View Circular. PMP.1/Circ.161/Corr.1 � 24/12/20 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.34 � 24/12/20 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1572/Rev.1 � 23/12/20 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTERS II-1 AND XII, OF THE TECHNICAL PROVISIONS FOR MEANS OF ACCESS FOR INSPECTIONS (RESOLUTION MSC.158(78)) AND OF THE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR WATER LEVEL DETECTORS ON BULK CARRIERS AND SINGLE HOLD CARGO SHIPS OTHER THAN BULK CARRIERS (RESOLUTION MSC.188(79)). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1627 � 23/12/20 � INTERIM GUIDELINES ON THE SECOND GENERATION INTACT STABILITY CRITERIA. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.22 � 23/12/20 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978, AS AMENDED. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI � effective from 01/03/2020 Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) � effective from 01/07/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) � effective from 01/07/20 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 18-22 January � 33rd meeting of the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group (IMSBC Code) � Remote Meeting 1-5 February � Council Open-ended Working Group on Council Reform � Remote Meeting 15-19 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 February � Council Working Group on Applications for Consultative Status of Non-Governmental Organizations � Remote Meeting 8-12 March � IP Code Working Group on the Carriage of More Than 12 Industrial Personnel On Board Vessels Engaged on International Voyages � Remote Meeting 15-19 March � 34th meeting of the Editorial and Technical (E&T) Group (IMDG Code) � Remote Meeting 22-26 March � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 29 March - 2 April � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 7-13 April � Communications Working Group on the Revision of SOLAS Chapters III and IV for Modernization of the GMDSS � Remote Meeting 8 April � Council � 33rd Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 12-16 April � 44th meeting of the LC Scientific Group � 15th meeting of the LP Scientific Group � Remote Meeting 19-23 April � Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 8th Session � Remote Meeting 26-29 April � IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) 45th session � Remote Meeting 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July �Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 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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