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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 39 Friday 30th September 2022
Friday 30th September 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 39, 2022 – Friday 30th September 2022 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 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006 -Seafarers' Employment Agreements'. Panama – has released 10 new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'COVID-19 Request for Postponement - Extension of Statutory Certification & Services' nine circulars: 'Principles of Minimum Safe Manning' 'Bunker Convention Certificate Cost' 'Payments to SEGUMAR' 'Accession & Entry into force of the Bunkers Convention 2001' 'Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007' 'Accession of the Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 2002' 'Exemption, Conditional, Interim and Full-Term Certificates' 'Minimum Safe Manning for Laid-up Vessels' 'New fees for Exemption Certificates'. Bahamas – has released an updated marine notice entitled 'Approval of STCW Training'. Isle of Man – has issued a new technical advisory note entitled 'RO Delegations for EEXI & CII'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released two news alerts: 'CCC 8 Brief' 'UK Ship Recycling Requirements'. DNV – has published a news alert entitled 'IMO update: sub-committee on carriage of cargoes and containers - CCC 8'. Indian Register of Shipping – has issued two new technical circulars: 'GOI - Use of Biofuel and its Blend as fuel on board Indian Flagged Ships' 'U.A.E. - Circular No. 08 of 2022 – Coding of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued a circular entitled 'European Union (EU) Sanctions Exception/Waiver Published on the Carriage of Certain Russian Cargoes Including Coal and Fertilizers - Update' and a member alert entitled 'Guidance Update: Welcome to the USA!'. Britannia P&I – has published a news alert entitled 'Britannia Loss Prevention Webinar: Liquefaction of Solid Bulk Cargoes – Risks and Precautions'. Japan P&I Club – has released a news alert entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.120'. North – has published a news alert entitled 'China – Discharging Food Waste in China'. The Shipowners' Club – has released a news alert entitled 'Revised IG Guidelines for Correspondents'. The Standard Club – has published two news alerts: 'IFC publishes its Maritime Security Situation Mid-Year Report 2022' 'Regulations on the disposal of food wastes in Chinese waters'. UK P&I Club – has issued three news alerts: 'Huatai Circular PNI [2022]08: Regulations on Disposal of Food Wastes in Chinese Coasts and Loss Prevention Suggestions' 'A Roadmap for Ship Decarbonisation' 'Press Release: UK Club builds on strength of regional offices with two appointments in Greece and Hong Kong'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG – has published a blog post entitled 'Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 4 Entering in to Force November 1, 2022'. EMSA – has released a new document entitled 'Interim Guidance on Maritime Security for Member States’ Competent Authorities'. ICS – has issued an article entitled 'Flip the script: Shipping’s approach to novel technology'. Recent Accident Reports Norway – The NSIA has released a report on the investigation into a man overboard accident involving the cargo ship 'MV Titran' in which a member of the deck crew fell overboard while moving from the hatch deck to the main deck. It was found that the task that the crew member was undertaking was considered a routine operation that did not require a risk assessment, and no special safety measures had been introduced to prevent crew members from falling overboard from the hatch deck. USA – The NTSB has published a report on the contact of the bulk carrier 'Jalma Topic' with a floating office structure on the Lower Mississippi River near New Orleans. The probable cause of the contact was found to be a loss of steering control 'due to the failure of an electrical solid-state relay on the servo control board of the operating control system to the steering gear'. Recent IMO Circulars LC-LP.2/Circ.17 – 26/09/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 6 OF THE LONDON PROTOCOL 1996 MEPC.1/Circ.903 – 20/09/22 – SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2015 TO 2020 BWM.2/Circ.13/Rev.5 – 15/09/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 LLMC.3/Circ.62 – 14/09/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976 LC-LP.2/Circ.16 – 13/09/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 PROVISIONAL APPLICATION OF THE 2009 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 6 OF THE LONDON PROTOCOL RESOLUTION LP.5(14) MSC.1/Circ.1387/Corr.1 – 13/09/22 – REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED WATER-BASED LOCAL APPLICATION FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR USE IN CATEGORY A MACHINERY SPACES (MSC/CIRC.913) BWM.1/Circ.76 – 12/09/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 HKSRC.1/Circ.19 – 26/08/22 – HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 NWRC.1/Circ.61 – 24/08/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 BUNKERS.1/Circ.98 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001 LL.10/Circ.86 – 24/08/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966 BWM.1/Circ.75 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PMP.7/Circ.80 – 24/08/22 – 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 PSLS.6/Circ.91 – 24/08/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI in relation to analysis of sulphur content – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments (40-20) to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for The Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water And Sediments, 2004 - Amendments to regulation E-1 and Appendix I (Commissioning testing of ballast water management systems and form of the International Ballast Water Management Certificate) – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 38 Friday 23rd September 2022
Friday 23rd September 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 38, 2022 – Friday 23rd September 2022 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 'Procedure for Carrying out Small Fishing Vessel Stability Tests'. Marshall Islands – has updated a marine guideline entitled 'Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator'. Panama – has released four new or updated documents: three marine notices: 'Guidance for Prevention and Management of COVID-19 on Board' 'Withdrawal of Guidelines for Ballast Water Exchange and Sediments Management in Wider Caribbean Region Areas BWM.3/CIRC.2' 'International Ballast Water Management Certificates (IBWMC) updating' a circular entitled 'Carriage of Immersion Suits carries onboard Panamanian Flagged Vessels'. Bahamas – has released an updated marine notice entitled 'Manning, Training and Certification for the Offshore Industry'. Cyprus – has published a new sanctions information notice entitled 'Revised European Commission’s FAQs on the transport of certain goods, including coal, from the Russian Federation to third countries and the provision of relevant services (financial assistance, brokering or insurance)'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has published a news alert entitled 'New DCS reporting scheme for CII correction factors and out-of-scope activities for MRV'. Recent P&I Club Guidance EU sanctions – Clarification published on the carriage of certain Russian cargoes including coal and fertilisers SKULD Britannia P&I Japan P&I 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 member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Steel-eating Insects Found on Vessels! (Hatch Cover Corrosion)'. Britannia P&I – has published four news alerts: 'Reducing Container Losses – Operational Guidance' 'Container Loss Mitigation: Operational Guidance for Reducing Container Losses' 'Bosphorus and Dardanelles – Increase of Transit Fees' 'Risk Watch – September 2022'. The Shipowners' Club – has released a circular entitled 'Half Year Report 2022'. The Standard Club – has published two news alerts: 'Focus in air and sea: Industry experts discuss the pros and cons of the ‘sterile’ wheelhouse' 'Ukraine - Black Sea Grain Initiative Procedures and Operational Update'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Global Maritime Issues Monitor – The 2022 edition of the 'Global Maritime Issues Monitor' has been released. Recent Accident Reports Germany – The BSU has released an investigation report into a fatal accident involving a fall from a vertical cargo hold ladder on board the container ship 'Seoul Express'. The specific cause of the fall could not be determined, however several factors were identified which may have contributed to the accident, including the fact that the use of long vertical ladders is classified as non-dangerous work, meaning there is a lack of binding regulations and measures for occupational safety in relation to this activity. Australia – The ATSB has published a safety report on the outbreak of fire during hot work on board the general cargo ship 'BBC Rhonetal' while it was alongside Port Hedland. It was found that the risk of fire had not been adequately assessed by the crew prior to the commencement of the work, and also that the ship's managers had not effectively implemented the shipboard safety management system procedures to prevent the fire. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC.1/Circ.903 – 20/09/22 – SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2015 TO 2020 BWM.2/Circ.13/Rev.5 – 15/09/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 LLMC.3/Circ.62 – 14/09/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976 LC-LP.2/Circ.16 – 13/09/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 PROVISIONAL APPLICATION OF THE 2009 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 6 OF THE LONDON PROTOCOL RESOLUTION LP.5(14) MSC.1/Circ.1387/Corr.1 – 13/09/22 – REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED WATER-BASED LOCAL APPLICATION FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR USE IN CATEGORY A MACHINERY SPACES (MSC/CIRC.913) BWM.1/Circ.76 – 12/09/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 HKSRC.1/Circ.19 – 26/08/22 – HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 NWRC.1/Circ.61 – 24/08/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 BUNKERS.1/Circ.98 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001 LL.10/Circ.86 – 24/08/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966 BWM.1/Circ.75 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PMP.7/Circ.80 – 24/08/22 – 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 PSLS.6/Circ.91 – 24/08/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 STCW-F.1/Circ.29 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995 Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI in relation to analysis of sulphur content – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments (40-20) to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for The Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water And Sediments, 2004 - Amendments to regulation E-1 and Appendix I (Commissioning testing of ballast water management systems and form of the International Ballast Water Management Certificate) – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 37 Friday 16th September 2022
Friday 16th September 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 37, 2022 – Friday 16th September 2022 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 'Flag protocol and security alert testing during the period of National Mourning'. Liberia – has updated a marine notice entitled 'Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Services Radio Accounting Authority including Iridium Service Provider Approval and Operating Procedures'. Panama – has released two new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) 2022 - The Tokyo and Paris MoUs on STCW'. a circular entitled 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)'. Bahamas – has released three new or updated documents: an information notice entitled 'Approved Aviation Inspection Bodies' two yacht notices: 'Aviation Inspection Bodies' 'Authorised Yacht Surveyors'. Cyprus – has published two new circulars: 'Official Logbooks' 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid 19'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for condition based maintenance'. China Classification Society – has released a new guidance document entitled 'Rules for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Liquid Chemicals in Bulk 2022 RCN No.1'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued a circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME) Program: New Clinic in Gdynia, Poland'. GARD – has published an article entitled 'The Norwegian Transparency Act in the maritime context'. West – has released a news alert entitled 'New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has published the August 2022 issue of their Newsletter. CHIRP – has released the September 2022 issue of their 'Maritime Feedback' newsletter. EMSA – has published the September 2022 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the outbreak of fire on board the oil/chemical tanker 'Samus Swan' which led to a fatality and a serious injury. During maintenance work in the fuel oil separators' room, a fire broke out and rapidly spread through the engine room. It was found that the fire was caused by hot, pressurised thermal oil gushing out of the thermal oil branch line, which the crew members were unclogging at the time of the outbreak. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.13/Rev.5 – 15/09/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 LLMC.3/Circ.62 – 14/09/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976 LC-LP.2/Circ.16 – 13/09/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 PROVISIONAL APPLICATION OF THE 2009 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 6 OF THE LONDON PROTOCOL RESOLUTION LP.5(14) MSC.1/Circ.1387/Corr.1 – 13/09/22 – REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED WATER-BASED LOCAL APPLICATION FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR USE IN CATEGORY A MACHINERY SPACES (MSC/CIRC.913) BWM.1/Circ.76 – 12/09/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 HKSRC.1/Circ.19 – 26/08/22 – HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 NWRC.1/Circ.61 – 24/08/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 BUNKERS.1/Circ.98 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001 LL.10/Circ.86 – 24/08/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966 BWM.1/Circ.75 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PMP.7/Circ.80 – 24/08/22 – 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 PSLS.6/Circ.91 – 24/08/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 STCW-F.1/Circ.29 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995 AFS.1/Circ.85 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001 Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI in relation to analysis of sulphur content – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments (40-20) to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for The Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water And Sediments, 2004 - Amendments to regulation E-1 and Appendix I (Commissioning testing of ballast water management systems and form of the International Ballast Water Management Certificate) – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 36 Friday 9th September 2022
Friday 9th September 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 36, 2022 – Friday 9th September 2022 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 marine information notes: 'Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) C0103 and Local Port Services (LPS) course dates 2022-23' 'Enhancement to the Current Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Fund and Additional Support for Junior Officers'. USA – has issued a new safety alert entitled 'Hidden Corrosion on Deck Fittings Can Cause Dangerous Failures'. Liberia – has published two new documents: a marine advisory note entitled 'Unmanned Non-Self-Propelled (UNSP) Barges – Exemption from Certain Survey and Certification Requirements under the MARPOL Convention' a marine operations note entitled 'Authorization of Service Providers for Maintenance, Thorough Examination, Operational Testing, Overhaul and Repair of Lifeboats and Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and Release Gear'. Panama – has updated three circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Instructions for Payments to CSR and ISSC' 'Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) Online Application'. Bahamas – has released four new or updated documents: two information notices: 'BMA Reporting Portal' 'LRIT Testing ASPs' a marine notice entitled 'Reporting Requirements' a technical alert entitled 'Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign 2022'. Isle of Man – has issued an update to the Manx shipping notice entitled 'MARPOL Annex II'. Malta – has released a new information notice entitled 'Lithium-Ion Battery Fires on Board Vessels'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has published a news alert entitled 'New SOLAS requirements for safe mooring'. Lloyd's Register – has issued a Class news alert entitled 'Focus on planned maintenance at Port State Control inspections'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued a circular entitled 'Management News' and a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Bad Electrical Work'. GARD – has published an alert entitled 'Slow down for killer whales off the North American west coast'. SKULD – has released an article entitled 'Biofuels use under MARPOL Annex VI'. Britannia P&I – has published four news alerts: 'China: Collision High Risk Areas around Fujian Announced' 'Ukraine: Export of Grain' 'Piracy: Indian Ocean No Longer a High Risk Area' 'Indonesia: Anchorage Area off Tanjung Berakit'. Japan P&I Club – has released a news alert entitled 'Safe Lifting of ISO Containers and Tanks Using Hooks and Wires'. The Shipowners' Club – has published a document entitled 'Single Voyage Delivery Preparation'. The Standard Club – has issued two news alerts: 'Parametric roll in following seas - MARIN' 'Standard Club updates guidance for new entrants to fast growing offshore renewables market'. The Swedish Club – has released three member alerts: 'MSS Case September: Corroded pipe caused oil spill' 'Venezuela: Information on navigational hazard' 'Australia: AMSA issues updated marine notice for managing biofouling and in-water cleaning'. West – has released a notice to members entitled 'MARIN - Roll Risk Estimator' UK P&I Club – has published a news alert entitled 'Venepandi Breaking News No.78: Navigation Hazard in Venezuelan Seas'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IG P&I – has published their 'Sustainability Report 2022'. MCA – has opened a consultation on 'the standards applicable to the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) required to perform work activities on board ship' and is seeking views. Recent Accident Reports Canada – The TSB has recently released an Investigation Report on the collision of general cargo vessels 'Florence Spirit' and 'Alanis' near mile 16 of the Welland Canal, Ontario. It was found that the 'Florence Spirit' 'developed an uncontrollable sheer to port and collided with the 'Alanis' as a result of hydrodynamic forces generated by the 'Florence Spirit'’s high speed and proximity to the bank of the canal'. Recent IMO Circulars HKSRC.1/Circ.19 – 26/08/22 – HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 NWRC.1/Circ.61 – 24/08/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 BUNKERS.1/Circ.98 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001 LL.10/Circ.86 – 24/08/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966 BWM.1/Circ.75 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PMP.7/Circ.80 – 24/08/22 – 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 PSLS.6/Circ.91 – 24/08/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 STCW-F.1/Circ.29 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995 AFS.1/Circ.85 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001 AFS.1/Circ.84 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001 NWRC.1/Circ.60 – 18/08/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 HKSRC.1/Circ.18 – 18/08/22 – HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 BC.1/Circ.74/Corr.2 – 03/08/22 – CONTACT NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE OFFICES OF DESIGNATED NATIONAL COMPETENT AUTHORITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF GRAIN AND SOLID BULK CARGOES CSC.1/Circ.156/Corr.1 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS (CSC), 1972 Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI in relation to analysis of sulphur content – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments (40-20) to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for The Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water And Sediments, 2004 - Amendments to regulation E-1 and Appendix I (Commissioning testing of ballast water management systems and form of the International Ballast Water Management Certificate) – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 35 Friday 2nd September 2022
Friday 2nd September 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 35, 2022 – Friday 2nd September 2022 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 'Biofouling and in-water cleaning'. Marshall Islands – has updated two documents: a marine notice entitled 'Payment of Wages - Account' a marine guideline entitled 'Inventory of Hazardous Materials'. Panama – has released a new marine notice entitled 'AMSA - Planned Maintenance on Ships' and has updated a circular entitled 'Bareboat Charter Flagging'. Bahamas – has published a new safety alert entitled 'Safe Handling of Condemned Fire Extinguishers'. Singapore – has released two new port marine circulars: 'COVID-19 Measures for Vessels in the Port of Singapore' 'Crew Change and Shore Leave for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination'. Malta – has updated a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Implementation of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, as Amended'. Bermuda – has released two new or updated documents: a merchant shipping guidance notice entitled 'Port State Control Inspections' a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Contact Details and Index of Shipping Notices'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released two new documents: a news alert entitled 'AMSA Focused on Planned Maintenance During Port State Control Inspections' a guidance document entitled 'Guide for Sustainability Notations'. Bureau Veritas – has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Guidance note for structural assessment of passenger ships and ro-ro ships'. Class NK – has issued a new technical news document entitled 'Change in Inspection Method Due to Amendment of Rules for Propeller Shaft Surveys'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued two member alerts: 'Paris and Tokyo MOU Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW): Concentrated Inspection Campaign Questionnaire' 'Good Catch Update: Who, Us? Animated Images'. GARD – has published two articles: 'Are your hatch covers weathertight?' 'Mediation: Is there an art to the deal?'. Japan P&I Club – has released a news alert entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.119'. North – has published a circular entitled 'Website Cloning – Awareness and Guidance'. The Standard Club – has issued five news alerts: 'What do the Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Q2 results say about seafarer wellbeing?' 'A journey from West to East - Launching Coastal & Inland in Asia with Callum O'Brien' 'Removal of the High-Risk Area (HRA) in the Indian Ocean from 1 January 2023' 'IFC Advisory: anchorage area off Indonesian (Tanjung Berakit) waters' 'Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Quarter 2 2022 results are more positive than previous reports'. West – has released a news alert entitled 'Harmonized System Nomenclature for the Classification of Goods (HS Codes)'. UK P&I Club – has published two news alerts: 'BIMCO Force Majeure Clause 2022' 'Indonesia: Illegal Anchoring Off Tanjung Berakit Waters'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News The Swedish Club – has released a cargo advice article entitled 'Hazards associated with carriage of mineral cargoes, including sodium metabisulphite'. Recent Accident Reports Canada – The TSB has released an Investigation Report on the collision of general cargo vessels 'Florence Spirit' and 'Alanis' near mile 16 of the Welland Canal, Ontario. It was found that the 'Florence Spirit' 'developed an uncontrollable sheer to port and collided with the 'Alanis' as a result of hydrodynamic forces generated by the 'Florence Spirit'’s high speed and proximity to the bank of the canal'. Recent IMO Circulars HKSRC.1/Circ.19 – 26/08/22 – HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 NWRC.1/Circ.61 – 24/08/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 BUNKERS.1/Circ.98 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001 LL.10/Circ.86 – 24/08/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966 BWM.1/Circ.75 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PMP.7/Circ.80 – 24/08/22 – 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 PSLS.6/Circ.91 – 24/08/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 STCW-F.1/Circ.29 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995 AFS.1/Circ.85 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001 AFS.1/Circ.84 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001 NWRC.1/Circ.60 – 18/08/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 HKSRC.1/Circ.18 – 18/08/22 – HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 BC.1/Circ.74/Corr.2 – 03/08/22 – CONTACT NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE OFFICES OF DESIGNATED NATIONAL COMPETENT AUTHORITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF GRAIN AND SOLID BULK CARGOES CSC.1/Circ.156/Corr.1 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS (CSC), 1972 Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI in relation to analysis of sulphur content – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments (40-20) to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for The Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water And Sediments, 2004 - Amendments to regulation E-1 and Appendix I (Commissioning testing of ballast water management systems and form of the International Ballast Water Management Certificate) – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 34 Friday 26th August 2022
Friday 26th August 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 34, 2022 – Friday 26th August 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued two new or amended marine guidance notes: 'Radio – Radio Regulations Amendments and GMDSS Radio Equipment Updates' 'Anchoring, Mooring, Towing or Hauling Equipment on all Vessels'. Australia – has published a new marine notice entitled 'Planned maintenance on ships'. Marshall Islands – has updated a marine notice entitled 'Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS) Convention'. Singapore – has released a new shipping circular entitled 'Crew Change and Shore Leave for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Methanol & Ethanol Fuelled Ships'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released two new technical circulars: 'RMI SSA No. 02-22 (Rev.9) Reg. Geopolitical conflict – Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov' 'GOI – DGS Circular No. 16 of 2022 Reg. Ballast Water Convention. (Addendum 1 to DGS Circular No. 32 of 2020)'. Class NK – has issued three new technical news documents: 'Survey and Certification for EEXI required by the Amendments to ANNEX VI of MARPOL' 'Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 78' 'Submission of inspection results for radio inspections performed by radio firms prior to Safety Radio surveys carried out by ClassNK'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued two member alerts: 'Guidance Update: Welcome to Greater China!' 'Good Catch Update: Animation - Bridge Procedures, Safety, and Heavy Weather'. GARD – has published an alert entitled 'PSC inspection campaign on STCW'. SKULD – has released an article entitled 'Practice guidance for shipment of project and equipment cargoes'. North – has published a news alert entitled 'Freeport of Monrovia imposes draft and beam restrictions'. The Standard Club – has issued three news alerts: 'Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Quarter 2 2022 results shows a rise in optimism' 'Standard Club PEME scheme - in partnership with the Marine Advisory Medical Service' 'Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP)'. The Swedish Club – has released two member alerts: 'ANVISA issues guidelines for monkeypox outbreak in Brazil' 'Fujian MSA issues announcement on High Risk Warning Areas of Collision between Merchant and Fishing Vessels Designated in Fujian Coast'. UK P&I Club – has published four news alerts: 'Carriage of Fertiliser Cargo' 'Huatai Circular PNI[2022]07: First Batch of High Risk Warning Areas of Collision between Merchant and Fishing Vessels Designated in Fujian Coast' 'IMO Tier III Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions compliance' 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - Amendments of 2022'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Tokyo MoU – has issued a press release announcing the launch of a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW. ICS – has published a press release entitled 'Shipping industry to remove the Indian Ocean High Risk Area'. USCG – has announced the release of the first annual 'Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment report'. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The TAIC has recently released an Investigation Report on the outbreak of fire in the cargo hold of the general cargo ship 'Kota Bahagia' at Napier Port. It was found likely that the fire was started by molten material ejected during gas-cutting activities igniting dry sawdust nearby. Additionally, it was found that hot-work precautions were not fully implemented by the ship's crew. Recent IMO Circulars NWRC.1/Circ.61 – 24/08/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 BUNKERS.1/Circ.98 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001 LL.10/Circ.86 – 24/08/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966 BWM.1/Circ.75 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PMP.7/Circ.80 – 24/08/22 – 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 PSLS.6/Circ.91 – 24/08/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 STCW-F.1/Circ.29 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995 AFS.1/Circ.85 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001 AFS.1/Circ.84 – 24/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001 NWRC.1/Circ.60 – 18/08/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 HKSRC.1/Circ.18 – 18/08/22 – HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 BC.1/Circ.74/Corr.2 – 03/08/22 – CONTACT NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE OFFICES OF DESIGNATED NATIONAL COMPETENT AUTHORITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF GRAIN AND SOLID BULK CARGOES CSC.1/Circ.156/Corr.1 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS (CSC), 1972 MSC.1/Circ.1563/Corr.3 – 03/08/22 – CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to 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 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to the IMDG Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 33 Friday 19th August 2022
Friday 19th August 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 33, 2022 – Friday 19th August 2022 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: three marine guidance notes: 'Infectious Disease at Sea' 'List of Merchant Shipping Notices and Guidance Notes' 'MLC 2006: Important Advice for Seafarers Signing on Ships Flying the Flag of a State which has not Ratified the MLC' a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006: Medical Care Ship's Doctors'. Panama – has updated a circular entitled 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)'. Bahamas – has updated five documents: two information notices: 'Shipboard preparedness for emergency steering in Port Hedland' 'Guidance on Large Scale Rescue Operations at Sea' three marine notices: 'IUU Fishing and Authorisation to Conduct Transhipment Operations' 'Servicing of inflatable lifesaving appliances' 'Marine Notices, Information Notices & Yacht Notices'. Hong Kong – has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'IMO Circular and the requirements on Certificates, Documents and Publications that are required or recommended to be carried on board Hong Kong ships engaged in international voyage'. Cyprus – has published a new circular entitled 'Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1157 of 4 July 2022 laying down rules for the application of Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards for marine equipment and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158 (“Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1157”)'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released a news alert entitled 'Permanent Means of Access (PMA) – Inspection and Maintenance' Bureau Veritas – has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Internal Connectivity'. DNV – has released a news alert entitled 'Checklist for upcoming PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on STCW now available'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released three new technical circulars: 'Merchant Marine Notice MMN-08/2022 Reg. Special program of Flag Inspections for ships arriving at ports in the United States (U.S.)' 'DGS Circular No. 15 of 2022 Reg. Collection of Data from Indian Ships and Foreign Ships Visiting Indian Ports for Ballast Water Convention Experience Building Phase' 'Belize MMN-22-003 Reg. Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Tokyo and the Paris MoU on STCW beginning 1 September 2022 and ending on 30 November 2022'. Recent P&I Club Guidance EU Sanctions - Clarification Published on the Carriage of Certain Russian Cargoes Including Coal and Fertilizers The American Club GARD SKULD Britannia P&I 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 three member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: Animations - Human Factors: Systemic Failures' 'High Risk for Collision with Fishing Vessels in Fujian Waters' 'End of Fishing Ban in the East China Sea, Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea'. SKULD – has released an article entitled 'Roll risk estimator for container vessels – MARIN Top Tier Project'. Japan P&I Club – has published two news alerts: 'Fujian MSA and Fishing Authorities Announced the 1st Batch of High Risk Warning Areas of Collision between Merchant Ships and Fishing Boats' 'Argentina-Wash damage and speed regulation, River Plate and Parana River (No.2)'. The Shipowners' Club – has published three news alerts: 'The obligation to accept a reasonably satisfactory security offered following a collision' 'ISWAN for Seafarers – the free mobile app' 'Alternative Low Emission Fuel for the Maritime Industry'. The Standard Club – has issued two news alerts: 'Revision of speed regulations – Parana river - Argentina' 'Lifting of Fishing ban - High risk warning areas – Fujian waters, China'. West – has released a news alert entitled 'West Bunker Fuel Quality Advisory Service -2022 Upgrade'. UK P&I Club – has published a news alert entitled 'Oasis Circular 2207: Fujian MSA and Fishing Authorities Announced the 1st Batch of High Risk Warning Areas of Collision between Merchant Ships and Fishing Boats'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MCA – has opened a consultation on a proposed new Statutory Instrument, 'The Merchant Shipping (Cargo and passenger ship construction and miscellaneous amendments) Regulations 2022' and is seeking views. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The TAIC has recently released an Investigation Report on the outbreak of fire in the cargo hold of the general cargo ship 'Kota Bahagia' at Napier Port. It was found likely that the fire was started by molten material ejected during gas-cutting activities igniting dry sawdust nearby. Additionally, it was found that hot-work precautions were not fully implemented by the ship's crew. Recent IMO Circulars BC.1/Circ.74/Corr.2 – 03/08/22 – CONTACT NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE OFFICES OF DESIGNATED NATIONAL COMPETENT AUTHORITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF GRAIN AND SOLID BULK CARGOES CSC.1/Circ.156/Corr.1 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS (CSC), 1972 MSC.1/Circ.1563/Corr.3 – 03/08/22 – CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE IMO.7/Circ.1 – 03/08/22 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION BWM.1/Circ.74 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 SAR.1/Circ.102 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE, 1979 PMP.1/Circ.225 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX IV PMP.6/Circ.80 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX III FAL.5/Circ.42/Rev.2 – 02/08/22 – GUIDELINES FOR SETTING UP A MARITIME SINGLE WINDOW LEG.2/Circ.4 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MSC.1/Circ.1646 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MEPC.1/Circ.902 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 FAL.2/Circ.133 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.5/Rev.3 – 08/07/22 – ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE AND THEIR SUBSIDIARY BODIES Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to 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 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to the IMDG Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 32 Friday 12th August 2022
Friday 12th August 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 32, 2022 – Friday 12th August 2022 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 marine guidance notes: 'Means of Access' 'Provision of Safe Means of Access to Vessels in Port' a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Vessel Traffic Services - Designation of Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) centres in the United Kingdom' a marine information note entitled 'Navigation: VTS C0103 and LPS course dates 2022-23'. Liberia – has published five new or updated documents: two marine advisory notes: 'Paris & Tokyo MOUs Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW' 'Early Submission of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) Part III for Review and Verification' A marine security advisory entitled 'Security situation in the Black Sea and the Azov Sea' A marine operations note entitled 'EU MRV, IMO DCS, CII & EEXI – CO2 Emission'. A marine notice entitled 'International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001'. Panama – has released three updated documents: two marine notices: 'SEGUMAR Offices Contact Points (24/7 Coverage)' 'Ukrainian and Russian Waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov' 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 released a news alert entitled 'Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW by the Tokyo and Paris MOU'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released two new technical circulars: 'Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Tokyo and the Paris MoU on STCW beginning 1 September 2022 and ending on 30 November 2022' 'Chinese Military Exercises Off Taiwan'. Class NK – has issued two technical news alerts: 'Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW' 'IACS Recommendation No.172 in relation to Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Roll Risk Estimator - MARIN The American Club GARD Japan P&I Club The London P&I Club North The Shipowners' Club The Standard Club UK P&I Club. The American Club – has issued three new documents: a circular entitled 'American Club Mobile App' two member alerts: 'Paris and Tokyo MOU Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW): Concentrated Inspection Campaign' 'Good Catch Update: Animations - Human Factors: Fatigue' GARD – has released two member alerts: 'Black Sea Grain Initiative - Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) procedures for merchant vessels with cargos from Ukraine' 'Monkeypox declared a global public health emergency'. Japan P&I Club – has published a news alert entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.118'. North – has published three news alerts: 'Warning on fees at Alexandria anchorage' 'Joint PSC inspection campaign on STCW' 'IMO removes regulatory barriers for biofuel blends'. The Standard Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'Risk of sea chests and filters clogging at Barranquilla, Colombia'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Container Vessel Operators - Beware of parametric rolling in following seas'. UK P&I Club – has published five new articles: 'Bunker fuel contamination cases are on the rise again' 'World Health Organisation identifies Monkeypox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern - Effect on Charterers' and fixed premium insurances' 'The UK Club is proud to be a part of Together in Safety' 'EGCSA Interactive Map – For the latest updates on scrubbers regulations' 'Chinese Military Drills - Taiwan'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released the July 2022 issue of their Newsletter. SIGTTO – has announced the release of two new free publications: 'Detection and Reporting of Fugitive Methane Emissions from LNG Carriers' 'Measurement and Reporting of CO2 Emissions from Gas Carriers'. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The TAIC has recently released an Investigation Report on the outbreak of fire in the cargo hold of the general cargo ship 'Kota Bahagia' at Napier Port. It was found likely that the fire was started by molten material ejected during gas-cutting activities igniting dry sawdust nearby. Additionally, it was found that hot-work precautions were not fully implemented by the ship's crew. Recent IMO Circulars BC.1/Circ.74/Corr.2 – 03/08/22 – CONTACT NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE OFFICES OF DESIGNATED NATIONAL COMPETENT AUTHORITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF GRAIN AND SOLID BULK CARGOES CSC.1/Circ.156/Corr.1 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS (CSC), 1972 MSC.1/Circ.1563/Corr.3 – 03/08/22 – CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE IMO.7/Circ.1 – 03/08/22 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION BWM.1/Circ.74 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 SAR.1/Circ.102 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE, 1979 PMP.1/Circ.225 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX IV PMP.6/Circ.80 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX III FAL.5/Circ.42/Rev.2 – 02/08/22 – GUIDELINES FOR SETTING UP A MARITIME SINGLE WINDOW LEG.2/Circ.4 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MSC.1/Circ.1646 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MEPC.1/Circ.902 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 FAL.2/Circ.133 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.5/Rev.3 – 08/07/22 – ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE AND THEIR SUBSIDIARY BODIES Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to 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 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to the IMDG Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 31 Friday 5th August 2022
Friday 5th August 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 31, 2022 – Friday 5th August 2022 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: 'Written examination dates 2022/23: Deck Officers (fishing vessels)' 'Written examination dates 2022/23: Small Vessel Engineer Officers (yachts, sail training and small vessels)' 'Written examination dates 2022/23: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)'. Liberia – has published a new marine advisory note entitled 'Early Submission of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) Part III for Review and Verification'. Marshall Islands – has issued two new marine safety advisories: '2022 Tokyo and Paris Memoranda of Understanding Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign on STCW' 'Unavailability of New Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons'. Panama – has updated a circular entitled 'Ballast Water Management Convention 2004, Panama Policy' Hong Kong – has published 11 new merchant shipping information notes: 'Unified Interpretations on the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966' 'Unified Interpretation of the Code on the Noise Level Limit in Workshops On Board Ships (Resolution MSC.337(91))' 'Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-1 and 2011 TDC Code' 'Amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1625 on Unified Interpretations of the IGC Code (As amended by Resolution MSC.370(93))' 'Interim Guidelines for the Safety of Ships using Fuel Cell Power Installations' 'Adoption of the Revised Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors on Ships subject to SOLAS Reg.II-1/25, II-1/25-1 and XII/12' 'IMO updated Lists of Solid Bulk Cargoes for which a Fixed Gas Fire-extinguishing System may be exempted or for which a Fixed Gas Fire-extinguishing System is Ineffective' 'Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code' 'Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft, HSC Code' 'Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended and its Protocol of 1988' 'Amendment to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) and the revised emergency response procedures for ships carrying dangerous goods (EMS Guide)'. Cyprus – has released two new SINs: 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine' 'Renewal of European Union restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol'. Malta – has published a new information notice entitled 'Netwave Systems BV VDRs (NW6000)'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released a news alert entitled 'III 8 Brief'. Bureau Veritas – has released two new guidance documents: 'Hull arrangement, stability and systems for ships less than 500 GT' 'Gas fuelled ships'. Class NK – has issued a technical news alert entitled 'Implementation of SEEMP Part III and submission for approval (Amendment to MARPOL Annex VI)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Amended -Sanctions - The European Union’s 6th Sanctions Package - EU Regulation 833/2014 – (the “Regulation”) The London P&I Club The Shipowners' Club The Swedish Club West UK P&I. The American Club – has issued a new circular entitled 'Management News' and three member alerts: 'Good Catch Update Animations - Human Factors - Bullying and Harassment' 'Outbreaks of Monkeypox' 'The People's Republic of China (PRC): an Update on COVID-19 Restrictions'. GARD – has released a member alert entitled 'Be careful with lines under tension'. Britannia P&I – has issued a news alert entitled 'Taiwan: Notice of Military Exercises and Training Activities'. Japan P&I Club – has published a new circular entitled 'Taiwan-Navigation Warning during the China’s naval exercise from 4 to7 August 2022'. North – has published a news alert entitled 'Monkeypox declared PHEIC – Impact on fixed covers'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued two news alerts: 'UK Sanctions – New Trade Restrictions' 'Review into the Delay in Contracting and Engagement of Salvage Services in Marine Casualties'. The Standard Club – has issued four news alerts: 'Paris and Tokyo MoU Joint PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW Compliance (1 Sept – 30 Nov 2022)' 'Military exercises off Taiwan waters (4-7th August 2022)' 'EU sanctions: amendments to the EU’s 6th sanctions package (EU Reg 833/2014)' 'Seafarer satisfaction on the rise, shows latest Seafarers Happiness Index'. The Swedish Club – has released two member alerts: 'Revised: Taiwan: Restricted Navigation due to Military Exercises – Warning Zones' 'MSS Case August: Pilot ladder in poor condition'. West – has issued two new articles: 'Ukraine Conflict - new UK trade restrictions' 'Are shipowners covered against likely cyber-attacks?'. UK P&I Club – has published two new articles: 'IG launch Review into the Delay in Contracting and Engagement of Salvage Services in Marine Casualties' 'IMO Regulatory Update - A Boost for Biofuels!'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA – has released the August 2022 issue of their Newsletter . Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The TAIC has released an Investigation Report on the outbreak of fire in the cargo hold of the general cargo ship 'Kota Bahagia' at Napier Port. It was found likely that the fire was started by molten material ejected during gas-cutting activities igniting dry sawdust nearby. Additionally, it was found that hot-work precautions were not fully implemented by the ship's crew. Recent IMO Circulars BC.1/Circ.74/Corr.2 – 03/08/22 – CONTACT NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE OFFICES OF DESIGNATED NATIONAL COMPETENT AUTHORITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF GRAIN AND SOLID BULK CARGOES CSC.1/Circ.156/Corr.1 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS (CSC), 1972 MSC.1/Circ.1563/Corr.3 – 03/08/22 – CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE IMO.7/Circ.1 – 03/08/22 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION BWM.1/Circ.74 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 SAR.1/Circ.102 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE, 1979 PMP.1/Circ.225 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX IV PMP.6/Circ.80 – 03/08/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX III FAL.5/Circ.42/Rev.2 – 02/08/22 – GUIDELINES FOR SETTING UP A MARITIME SINGLE WINDOW LEG.2/Circ.4 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MSC.1/Circ.1646 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MEPC.1/Circ.902 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 FAL.2/Circ.133 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.5/Rev.3 – 08/07/22 – ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE AND THEIR SUBSIDIARY BODIES Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to 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 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to the IMDG Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 30 Friday 29th July 2022
Friday 29th July 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 30, 2022 – Friday 29th July 2022 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 updated documents: two marine guidance notes: 'The Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022' 'Electric Vehicles Onboard Passenger Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) Ferries' two merchant shipping notices: 'The Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Health and Safety Reporting of Occupational Diseases' Liberia – has published two new marine operation notes: 'Advance Notice of Arrival and Pre-Arrival Preparation Requirements and Preemptive inspections for Vessels Calling on Ports in Australia, China, Europe and the USA' 'Dynamic Pre-Arrival Deficiency Information'. Marshall Islands – has issued three new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Electronic Record Books and Logbook Systems' a marine guideline entitled 'Reference List to Aid in International Safety Management Code Compliance' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Guidelines for the Avoidance of False Distress Alerts'. Singapore – has published a port marine circular entitled 'Revision of Singapore Standard for Bunkering SS 524 : 2021'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released a news alert entitled 'European Commission Publishes Latest Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1157 on Marine Equipment'. Lloyd's Register – has issued a news alert entitled 'Liberia Flag - Electronic Nautical Publications'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Ship Bounces Off New Rubber Dock!'. GARD – has released a member alert entitled 'Do you know the safe passages through the Bohai Strait in China?'. Japan P&I Club – has published three documents: two new circulars: 'UK Sanctions – new trade restrictions' 'Application of WHO Communicable Disease Exclusion Clause to monkeypox' a news alert entitled 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.19)'. North – has released two news alerts: 'UK Sanctions – New Trade Restrictions against Russia' 'Sanctions: The European Union’s 6th Sanctions Package – Amended Circular'. The Standard Club – has issued six news alert entitled: 'UK Sanctions – new trade restrictions' 'US Supreme Court Rules Discovery Not Available in Aid of Foreign Private Arbitration' 'Unicredit Bank A.G. v Euronav N.V. [2022] EWHC 957 (Comm)' 'M/V Pacific Pearl Co Ltd v Osios David Shipping Inc [2022] EWCA Civ 798' 'Information Fusion Centre (IFC) releases IFC bridge card' 'Shanghai MSA announcement on ‘Strengthening the Safety Management of Ships with Machinery Failure’'. West – has issued a new article entitled 'Crew Familiarisation is critical when taking over a vessel'. UK P&I Club – has published five new articles: 'UK Sanctions - New Trade Restrictions' 'Crew Health Advice: Monkeypox' 'Draft Convention on the effect of judicial sales of vessels approved by UNCITRAL' 'Comprehensive Cover for Offshore Operations' 'Oasis Circular 2206: An Update on latest Covid-19 restrictions in China'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News UKHO – has announced their intention to withdraw from paper chart production. Recent Accident Reports The Netherlands – The Dutch Safety Board has produced an investigation report into an incident in which shifting cargo on board the cargo vessel 'Eemslift Hendrika' caused the vessel to list dangerously during a storm. Some of the azimuth thrusters in the cargo hold shifted position and punctured three of the ballast water tanks. It was found that the lashing system in the hold was not sufficient for the conditions. Recent IMO Circulars LEG.2/Circ.4 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MSC.1/Circ.1646 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MEPC.1/Circ.902 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 FAL.2/Circ.133 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.5/Rev.3 – 08/07/22 – ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE AND THEIR SUBSIDIARY BODIES BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.3 – 06/07/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PPR.1/Circ.12 – 05/07/22 – HAZARD EVALUATION OF SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED BY SHIPS MEPC.1/Circ.899 – 04/07/22 – 2022 GUIDELINES FOR RISK AND IMPACT ASSESSMENTS OF THE DISCHARGE WATER FROM EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS MEPC.1/Circ.901 – 02/07/22 – GUIDANCE ON METHODS, PROCEDURES AND VERIFICATION OF IN-SERVICE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.6 – 01/07/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI MEPC.1/Circ.895/Rev.1 – 01/07/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO THE NOx TECHNICAL CODE 2008, AS AMENDED MEPC.1/Circ.871/Rev.1 – 01/07/22 – GUIDANCE FOR SUBMISSION OF DATA TO THE IMO DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM OF FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION OF SHIPS FROM A STATE NOT PARTY TO MARPOL ANNEX VI BWM.2/Circ.61/Rev.1 – 30/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 MEPC.1/Circ.900 – 30/06/22 – 2022 GUIDANCE REGARDING THE DELIVERY OF EGCS RESIDUES TO PORT RECEPTION FACILITIES Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to 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 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to the IMDG Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 29 Friday 22nd July 2022
Friday 22nd July 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 29, 2022 – Friday 22nd July 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Shipping Regulations and Guidance Back issues of the weekly newsletter are now available to read online. View the Catalogue Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued two new or updated marine information notes: 'United Kingdom conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment' 'Solid bulk cargoes – carriage of coal and carriage and testing of iron ore fines'. Australia – has released a new marine notice entitled 'Cessation of printed nautical publications'. Liberia – has published a new marine advisory note entitled 'Hazards of Fumigation using Phosphide onboard Dry Bulk Cargo Vessels'. Marshall Islands – has issued three new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code)' a marine guideline entitled 'Guidance on the Application of MARPOL, ANNEX II to Offshore Support Vessels' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Propulsion Incidents on the Mississippi River'. Panama – has released a new marine notice entitled 'Special Program of Flag Inspections for Ships Arriving at Ports in the United States (U.S.)', and has updated a circular entitled 'Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) annual test, and its Performance Standards'. Isle of Man – has updated a registry advice notice entitled 'Liability Conventions – Nairobi Convention, CLC and Bunker Convention'. Singapore – has published a port marine circular entitled 'Resumption of Ship Inspection for the Issuance of Ship Sanitation Certificate (SSC)'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has issued two new guidance documents: 'Rules for the design and certification of membrane type LNG cargo containment system' 'Approval of computerized maintenance management systems used on board ships'. DNV – has published a news alert entitled 'Marine Equipment Directive: 6th implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1157 in force on 15 August 2022'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released a new technical circular entitled 'Ship Machinery Failure in Shanghai Port'. Class NK – has published two technical news alerts: 'Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 105' 'Prohibition of the carriage and use of heavy fuel oil as fuel in the Arctic (MARPOL Annex I Reg.43A)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Oiler Executes Perfect Triple Axel Flip and Sticks the Landing'. Japan P&I Club – has published a new circular entitled 'The 72nd Ordinary General Meeting of the Members of the Association'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'The UK Government announces further sanctions against Belarus and amendments to existing measures'. The Standard Club – has released a news alert entitled 'Jurisdictions of our PEME scheme clinics'. West – has issued a new circular entitled 'Condition Surveys - Tankers Which Have Carried Heavy Fuel Oil As Cargo'. UK P&I Club – has published four new articles: 'The "Tai Prize" - Permission to appeal refused by the Supreme Court' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'Canada: Protecting Killer Whales in Southern British Columbia' 'Malaysia: One country, two limitation of liability regimes'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MCA – has opened a consultation on the incoming new regulations 'The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023' and is seeking views. EMSA – has published their 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping Report' for the 2nd quarter of 2022. SIGTTO – has announced the publication of their '2021 Annual Report'. Recent Accident Reports The Netherlands – The Dutch Safety Board has produced an investigation report into the second occurrence of a fatal accident with a hatch crane on board the cargo ship 'Beauforce'. A crew member was trapped between the moving hatch crane and the stacked hatches when he exited the hold onto the deck. This report also covers other similar fatal occurrences of entrapment on other vessels. Recent IMO Circulars LEG.2/Circ.4 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MSC.1/Circ.1646 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MEPC.1/Circ.902 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 FAL.2/Circ.133 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.5/Rev.3 – 08/07/22 – ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE AND THEIR SUBSIDIARY BODIES BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.3 – 06/07/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PPR.1/Circ.12 – 05/07/22 – HAZARD EVALUATION OF SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED BY SHIPS MEPC.1/Circ.899 – 04/07/22 – 2022 GUIDELINES FOR RISK AND IMPACT ASSESSMENTS OF THE DISCHARGE WATER FROM EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS MEPC.1/Circ.901 – 02/07/22 – GUIDANCE ON METHODS, PROCEDURES AND VERIFICATION OF IN-SERVICE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.6 – 01/07/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI MEPC.1/Circ.895/Rev.1 – 01/07/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO THE NOx TECHNICAL CODE 2008, AS AMENDED MEPC.1/Circ.871/Rev.1 – 01/07/22 – GUIDANCE FOR SUBMISSION OF DATA TO THE IMO DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM OF FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION OF SHIPS FROM A STATE NOT PARTY TO MARPOL ANNEX VI BWM.2/Circ.61/Rev.1 – 30/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 MEPC.1/Circ.900 – 30/06/22 – 2022 GUIDANCE REGARDING THE DELIVERY OF EGCS RESIDUES TO PORT RECEPTION FACILITIES Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to 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 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to the IMDG Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 28 Friday 15th July 2022
Friday 15th July 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 28, 2022 – Friday 15th July 2022 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 updated marine information notes: 'Approval of aviation inspection bodies for inspection and certification of helicopter landing areas (HLA’s)' 'Wellbeing at sea'. Liberia – has updated a marine notice entitled 'Official and Other Forms and Publications'. Panama – has updated two circulars: 'Optional and Voluntary System for Electronic Books or Electronic Record Books on board Panamanian Flagged Vessels' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers'. Singapore – has published four new documents: three shipping circulars: 'Reporting of Meteorological Conditions for the Purpose of Aiding Navigation' 'Reporting to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore on Cases Where the Reception Facilities Provided in Ports Under MARPOL Annex I, II, IV, V And VI Are Alleged to be Inadequate' 'Interpretation of Regulations Concerning Those Requirements Found in the Relevant International Instruments that are “To the Satisfaction of the Administration”' a port marine circular entitled 'Additional Provision Applicable to Fumigated Cargo Transport Unit (UN 3359, IMO Class 9)'. Malta – has added two new technical notices: 'A Unified Interpretation Aimed at Reducing NOx Emissions- Engine Family Concept' 'Vessels Operating on Biofuels and Blends Thereof'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released 14 new documents: a news alert entitled 'ABS Regulatory News – IMO Revised Performance Standards for EPIRBs and VDRs' 13 new guidance documents: 'Structural Direct Analysis for High-Speed Craft' 'Rules for Building and Classing Light Warships, Patrol and High-Speed Naval Vessels' 'Guide for Building and Classing Yachts' 'Rules for Building and Classing Bulk Carriers for Service on the Great Lakes' 'Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges' 'Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways' 'Rules for Building and Classing Single Point Moorings' 'Rules for Building and Classing Facilities on Offshore Installations' 'Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Installations' 'Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft' 'Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships' 'Guide for Building and Classing Liftboats' 'Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Units'. Bureau Veritas – has issued two new guidance documents: 'Ammonia-fuelled ships - Tentative Rules' 'LNG Bunkering Ship'. DNV – has published two news alerts: 'PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign starting on 1 September' 'DNV Rules for Ships - July 2022 edition'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Shanghai Marine Safety Administration: New Reporting Requirements for Ships with Machinery Failure The American Club North The Swedish Club UK P&I. The American Club – has issued three member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: Give It a Rest! Animated Images' 'International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Adopts New Requirements on Cyber Security' 'IACS Launches New Guidelines for the Energy Efficiency Existing Ships Index (EEXI)'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'Turkey – Supplemental update to pollution fines 2022'. The Standard Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'Canada's Ship Safety Bulletin 15/2022 on the protection of killer whales in southern British Columbia'. West – has issued an article entitled 'Carriage of Charcoal and Carbon in Containers'. UK P&I Club – has published two articles: '2022 Directors' Report & Financial Statements' 'Book it right and pack it tight'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MCA – has announced the launch of their new 'Wellbeing at Sea' tool, which is designed to support seafarer's health and wellbeing. ICC – has released their latest global piracy report, finding that this year they have received the lowest number of reports for the first half of any year since 1994. EMSA – has published the July 2022 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports UK – The MAIB has released an accident report into the death of a crew member on board the general cargo ship 'Teal Bay' while loading grain at Kavkaz South anchorage in Russia. The crew member was struck on the head by a tensioned mooring line that sprang out of an open roller fairlead while it was being used to pull the ship forward. It was found that he had been standing in a hazardous area too close to the mooring line. Additionally, the operation to move the ship forward had not been risk assessed and was inappropriately carried out. Recent IMO Circulars LEG.2/Circ.4 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MSC.1/Circ.1646 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MEPC.1/Circ.902 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 FAL.2/Circ.133 – 13/07/22 – LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD SHIPS, 2022 MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.5/Rev.3 – 08/07/22 – ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE AND THEIR SUBSIDIARY BODIES BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.3 – 06/07/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PPR.1/Circ.12 – 05/07/22 – HAZARD EVALUATION OF SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED BY SHIPS MEPC.1/Circ.899 – 04/07/22 – 2022 GUIDELINES FOR RISK AND IMPACT ASSESSMENTS OF THE DISCHARGE WATER FROM EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS MEPC.1/Circ.901 – 02/07/22 – GUIDANCE ON METHODS, PROCEDURES AND VERIFICATION OF IN-SERVICE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.6 – 01/07/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI MEPC.1/Circ.895/Rev.1 – 01/07/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO THE NOx TECHNICAL CODE 2008, AS AMENDED MEPC.1/Circ.871/Rev.1 – 01/07/22 – GUIDANCE FOR SUBMISSION OF DATA TO THE IMO DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM OF FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION OF SHIPS FROM A STATE NOT PARTY TO MARPOL ANNEX VI BWM.2/Circ.61/Rev.1 – 30/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 MEPC.1/Circ.900 – 30/06/22 – 2022 GUIDANCE REGARDING THE DELIVERY OF EGCS RESIDUES TO PORT RECEPTION FACILITIES Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to 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 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to the IMDG Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 27 Friday 8th July 2022
Friday 8th July 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 27, 2022 – Friday 8th July 2022 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 updated marine guidance notes: 'Assessment of risks for those sleeping on "dead ships"' 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels Health and Safety at Work (Work at Height) Regulations 2010' 'The Carriage of Defibrillators on Ships'. Liberia – has released three new or updated documents: two new marine advisories: 'Electromechanical Equipment Malfunction Procedures for Shanghai' 'QUALSHIP 21 Enrolment'. a marine notice entitled 'Consolidated List of Fees and Charges for Official Documents and Services'. Marshall Islands – has published a new marine safety advisory entitled 'China – Ship Machinery Failure in Shanghai Port'. Panama – has updated three circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Guidelines for the Maintenance, Inspection of Fire-Protection System and Appliances' 'Companies Representing the Flag State Inspectors'. Singapore – has published a shipping circular entitled 'Resolutions Adopted by the 104th and 105th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released six new documents: two news alerts: 'NCSR 9 Brief' 'Polar Code Inspection Campaign Launched by the Paris MOU' four new guidance documents: 'Marine Vessel Rules' 'Guide for Spectral-Based Fatigue Analysis for Vessels' 'Guide for the Classification Notation Underwater Noise and External Airborne Noise' 'Guide for Enhanced Shaft Alignment'. Bureau Veritas – has issued four new guidance documents: 'Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV)' 'Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships' 'Rules on Materials and Welding for the Classification of Marine Units' 'Buckling Assessment of Plated Structures'. DNV – has published two news alerts: 'PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign starting on 1 September' 'DNV Rules for Ships - July 2022 edition'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Sanctions - The European Union’s sixth sanctions package: The American Club GARD SKULD Britannia P&I 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 member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update:Fatigue a Factor in Towing Vessel Grounding'. Britannia P&I – has published a news alert entitled 'The Impact of the War in Ukraine onShipping'. Japan P&I Club – has issued a a news alert entitled 'China Qingdao Waters-Navigation Warning during the Fishing Ban Season in China from 1 May to 1 September'. The Standard Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'Monkeypox - outbreak in non-endemic countries'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'MSS Case July: Lack of communication led to serious main engine damage'. West – has issued an article entitled 'Asian Gypsy Moth 2022'. UK P&I Club – has published five articles: 'Cleaning Up of Enteromorpha around Qingdao Waters - 1 May to 1 Sept 2022 ' 'No duty of full and frank disclosure in Malaysia arrest proceedings' 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - Financial Security Requirements (April 2019 version)' 'BIMCO: ETSA Clause for Time Charter Parties 2022' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has published the June 2022 issue of their Newsletter BSU – has released their 2021 Annual Report. . Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has released three new safety investigation reports: A report into the death of a riding team member who fell into an empty cargo hold during cleaning operations on board the bulk carrier 'Intrepid'. The cause of the fall could not be determined, but it is suspected that the team member was either leaning over the hatch coaming or standing on the coaming itself when he lost his balance and fell. Additionally, the team member was not wearing a fall preventer. A report into the death of the chief officer within the starboard cofferdam of the oil / chemical tanker 'Chemical Voyager'. It was found that the chief officer's death was caused by a cardiac condition, but his medical history record had not indicated that he had a history of high blood pressure for which he was undergoing treatment. A report into the serious injury of a crew member during cargo hatch cover operations on board the general cargo vessel 'Ketter' at the port of Antwerp in Belgium. During the positioning of the final forward hatch cover, the crew member became trapped between the forward bulwark and the gantry crane. It was found that he must have walked forward of the gantry crane without the knowledge of the chief mate who was operating the crane. Canada – The TSB has released a safety investigation report into the striking of a mooring dolphin by the Ro-Ro ferry 'Apollo' en route to Matane, Quebec. It was found that a broken electrical wire prevented the Master from transferring control of the bow thruster from the bridge to the starboard bridge wing console, which resulted in the bow thruster not responding to any of his inputs. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.3 – 06/07/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 View Circular. PPR.1/Circ.12 – 05/07/22 – HAZARD EVALUATION OF SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED BY SHIPS View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.899 – 04/07/22 – 2022 GUIDELINES FOR RISK AND IMPACT ASSESSMENTS OF THE DISCHARGE WATER FROM EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.901 – 02/07/22 – GUIDANCE ON METHODS, PROCEDURES AND VERIFICATION OF IN-SERVICE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.6 – 01/07/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO MARPOL ANNEX VIView Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.895/Rev.1 – 01/07/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO THE NOx TECHNICAL CODE 2008, AS AMENDED View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.871/Rev.1 – 01/07/22 – GUIDANCE FOR SUBMISSION OF DATA TO THE IMO DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM OF FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION OF SHIPS FROM A STATE NOT PARTY TO MARPOL ANNEX VI View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.61/Rev.1 – 30/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.900 – 30/06/22 – 2022 GUIDANCE REGARDING THE DELIVERY OF EGCS RESIDUES TO PORT RECEPTION FACILITIES View Circular. PAL.4/Circ.35 – 28/06/22 – PROTOCOL OF 2002 TO THE ATHENS CONVENTION RELATING TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS AND THEIR LUGGAGE BY SEA, 1974 View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.90 – 28/06/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.59 – 28/06/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1599/Rev.2 – 24/06/22 – REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE APPLICATION OF HIGH MANGANESE AUSTENITIC STEEL FOR CRYOGENIC SERVICE (MSC.1/CIRC.1599/Rev.1) View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.25 – 23/06/22 – 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 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 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to the IMDG Code – effective from 01/06/22 Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 – effective from 01/06/22 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 26 Friday 1st July 2022
Friday 1st July 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 26, 2022 – Friday 1st July 2022 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 updated documents: a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Marine Equipment - United Kingdom conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment, other approval and standards' two marine guidance notes: 'Maritime Labour Convention - Inspection of coded vessels' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Definitions' a marine information note entitled 'Cruise restart - vessel inspection guidance'. Liberia – has released a marine advisory entitled 'Shipboard Preparedness for Emergency Steering in Port Hedland'. Marshall Islands – has updated a marine notice entitled 'List of Office and Service Locations'. Panama – has updated two circulars: 'International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)' 'Instructions for Payments to CSR and ISSC'. Bahamas – has added an information notice entitled 'Shipboard Preparedness for Emergency Steering in Port Hedland'. Singapore – has published four new documents: two shipping circulars: 'Participation in the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Voluntary Observing Ships (VOS) Scheme' 'Minimum Safe Manning Document (MSMD) Requirements for Singapore Ships' two port marine circulars: 'Lifting of Mandatory Maritime Declaration of Health for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore' 'Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination'. Malta – has updated three merchant shipping notices: 'Guidelines on the Issue of a Maltese Seaman’s Record Book' 'Recognition of Non-Maltese Certificates of Competence for Service on Maltese Ships' 'Training and Certification of Crew Engaged on Yachts and Workboats (International Voyages)'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has issued two new guidance documents: 'Certification scheme of materials and equipment for the classification of marine units' 'Requirements for survey of materials and equipment for the classification of ships and offshore units'. China Classification Society – has released two new guidance documents: 'Rules For Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships 2022 RCN03' 'Guidelines for Implementation of Statutory Surveys (Ships Engaged on International Voyages)'. DNV – has published two news alerts: 'What's new with SOLAS 2024?' 'IACS unified requirements for cyber security mandatory from 1 January 2024'. Indian Register of Shipping – has issued three new technical circulars: 'St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic' 'AMSA – Marine Notice No. 07 of 2022 Reg. Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait' 'AMSA – Marine Notice No. 06 of 2022 Reg. Coastal Pilotage.'. Lloyd's Register – has published two Class news alerts: 'MARPOL Annex VI – SEEMP Part III and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII)' 'Shanghai MSA announced new controls to reduce ship’s machinery failure'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued a new circular entitled 'Board News' and a member alert entitled 'Ship-to-ship Cargo Transfer E-learning Module: Mandarin Translations'. SKULD – has released an article entitled 'Misdeclared container cargoes: Charterers at risk'. Britannia P&I – has published two news alerts: 'Mediterranean Sea as an ECA' 'BIMCO: ETS Allowance Clause'. Japan P&I Club – has issued a two news alerts: 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.18)' 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.117'. The Shipowners' Club – has published a news alert entitled 'Paul Smit: Relying on Force Majeure Clause in the Face of International Sanctions'. The Standard Club – has issued four news alerts: 'Supporting members to mitigate their risk when considering carriage of additional reefers using Y-splitters' 'Regulation Update 2022/23' 'International Day of the Seafarer 2022' 'Working hours leaves no time for exercise, suggests SHI Q1 2022 results'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Russia - EU and UK sanctions and US sanctions updated'. UK P&I Club – has published an article entitled 'Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) 78 – A Summary'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA – has published the June 2022 issue of their Newsletter. GARD – has released an insight article entitled 'The Poseidon Principles – what will it look like in practice?'. Recent Accident Reports Norway – The NSIA has recently published an accident investigation report into the death of the Master on board the oil tanker 'Stavanger Bliss' after leaving Dalian, China. The Master entered a cargo tank which had not been cleared for entry and contained inert gas. It could not be determined exactly why the Master entered the cargo tank, but it is likely that he intended to take a look at the contents of the tank as he had been given notice that too much cargo remained on board after unloading at Dalian. Recent IMO Circulars PAL.4/Circ.35 – 28/06/22 – PROTOCOL OF 2002 TO THE ATHENS CONVENTION RELATING TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS AND THEIR LUGGAGE BY SEA, 1974 View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.90 – 28/06/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.59 – 28/06/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1599/Rev.2 – 24/06/22 – REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE APPLICATION OF HIGH MANGANESE AUSTENITIC STEEL FOR CRYOGENIC SERVICE (MSC.1/CIRC.1599/Rev.1) View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.25 – 23/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.102 – 22/06/22 – CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1648 – 22/06/22 – AMENDMENTS TO THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF ALTERNATIVE METALLIC MATERIALS FOR CRYOGENIC SERVICE IN SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK AND SHIPS USING GASES OR OTHER LOW-FLASHPOINT FUELS (MSC.1/CIRC.1622) View Circular. MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2 – 21/06/22 – GUIDELINES ON MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1651 – 20/06/22 – AMENDMENTS TO MSC.1/CIRC.1625 ON UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF THE IGC CODE (AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION MSC.370(93)) View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1647 – 17/06/22 – INTERIM GUIDELINES FOR THE SAFETY OF SHIPS USING FUEL CELL POWER INSTALLATIONS View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.79 – 16/06/22 – 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. Circular Letter No.4585 – 16/06/22 – Communication from the Government of the State of Libya. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4571 – 14/06/22 – Senior Professional position.View Circular. Circular Letter No.4582 – 14/06/22 – IMO Seminar on Development of a Regulatory Framework for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) (5 to 6 September 2022). 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 25 Friday 24th June 2022
Friday 24th June 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 25, 2022 – Friday 24th June 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued 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)'. Australia – has released three new marine notices: 'Access to shore leave for seafarers' 'Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait' 'Coastal pilotage'. USA – has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Acceptance of IMO Code for Fire Safety Systems for Tank Vessel Inert Gas Systems – Double Block and Bleed Non-Return Device'. Liberia – has released a marine advisory entitled 'Updated Requirements in Relation to Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)'. Marshall Islands – has published two new marine safety advisories: 'Non-Operational Automatic Identification System on Ships in Indian Waters' 'Fumigation of Dry Bulk Cargo'. Panama – has updated two circulars: 'Fire Control Plan graphical symbols and Verification' 'Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), 2021'. Bahamas – has updated an information notice entitled 'Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling'. Isle of Man – has published a shipping notice entitled 'Recognised Organisations'. Cyprus – has issued two new circulars: 'Pledging for FSO SAFER' 'Construction by Denmark of an artificial energy island in the North Sea'. Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society – has released a new guidance document entitled 'Rules for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk 2022'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has issued a new member alert entitled 'United States Coast Guard (USCG) Guidelines for Transport and Handling of Limited Amounts of Hazardous and Noxious Substances in Bulk on Offshore Supply Vessels'. GARD – has released an alert entitled 'Polar Code on the PSC agenda'. Japan P&I Club – has issued a circular entitled 'Report on the 611th Meeting of the Board of Directors' and an article entitled 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.17)'. The Shipowners' Club – has published a news alert entitled 'Introducing Medical Enhancement Scheme for Seafarers (MEDISEA)'. The Standard Club – has issued four news alerts: 'Turkey – Amendments to Marine Pollution related fines' 'BIMCO releases the Emissions Trading Scheme Allowances (ETSA) Clause for Time Charter Parties 2022' 'Standard Club PEME scheme' 'COVID-19 vaccines remain available to foreign seafarers in Canada'. West – has released a notice to members entitled '2022/2023 - Annual General Meeting'. UK P&I Club – has published five updates: 'Turkey: Amendment to Environmental Law for Marine Pollution Incidents' 'Update: White House focus on Shipping Reform Act 2022 moves to the next phase' 'No Suit for You: U.S. Eleventh Circuit Prohibits Contribution Claims Against the U.S. Government for Oil Spill Cleanup Costs' 'Lakes Like No Other: An Overview of Commercial Shipping on the Great Lakes' 'Massive Casualties: How to Salvage the Situation'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA – has published a report providing a 'comprehensive overview of maritime safety in the European Union', 'EMSAFE'. Paris MoU – has announced that they have approved the 2021 inspection results and released the new performance lists. CHIRP Maritime – has published the 2021 edition of their Annual Digest. Recent Accident Reports Norway – The NSIA has recently published an accident investigation report into the death of the Captain on board the oil tanker 'Stavanger Bliss' after leaving Dalian, China. The Captain entered a cargo tank which had not been cleared for entry and contained inert gas. It could not be determined exactly why the Captain entered the cargo tank, but it is likely that he intended to take a look at the contents of the tank as he had been given notice that too much cargo remained on board after unloading at Dalian. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.25 – 23/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.102 – 22/06/22 – CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1648 – 22/06/22 – AMENDMENTS TO THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF ALTERNATIVE METALLIC MATERIALS FOR CRYOGENIC SERVICE IN SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK AND SHIPS USING GASES OR OTHER LOW-FLASHPOINT FUELS (MSC.1/CIRC.1622) View Circular. MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2 – 21/06/22 – GUIDELINES ON MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1651 – 20/06/22 – AMENDMENTS TO MSC.1/CIRC.1625 ON UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF THE IGC CODE (AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION MSC.370(93)) View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1647 – 17/06/22 – INTERIM GUIDELINES FOR THE SAFETY OF SHIPS USING FUEL CELL POWER INSTALLATIONS View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.79 – 16/06/22 – 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. Circular Letter No.4585 – 16/06/22 – Communication from the Government of the State of Libya. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4571 – 14/06/22 – Senior Professional position. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4582 – 14/06/22 – IMO Seminar on Development of a Regulatory Framework for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) (5 to 6 September 2022). View Circular. CCC 8/5/1– 14/06/22 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. View Circular. FAL 46/24 – 14/06/22 – REPORT OF THE FACILITATION COMMITTEE ON ITS FORTY-SIXTH SESSION. View Circular. III 8/2/1 – 13/06/22 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. III 8/5/3 – 13/06/22 – MEASURES TO HARMONIZE PORT STATE CONTROL (PSC) ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES WORLDWIDE. 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 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 17th June 2022
Friday 17th June 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 24, 2022 – Friday 17th June 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. IMO MEPC 78 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of MEPC 78, which ran on a hybrid virtual platform from 6th-8th June, 2022. Key topics for this session were: • - The reduction of greenhouse gases from ships • - identification and protection of Special Areas, ECAs and PSSAs • - exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) • - port reception facilities in the Arctic • - ballast water management (BWM) View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has issued two marine guidance notes: • 'Application of the special purpose ships code' • 'Amendment No. 1: (F) Fishing vessels: emergency drills'. Forward this email to a friend • Liberia – has released a marine advisory entitled 'Paris MOU Concentrated Inspection Polar Code'. • Isle of Man – has published a technical advisory note entitled 'OFCOM EMF Compliance Checks'. Recent Class Society Guidance • Summary of MEPC 78: • American Bureau of Shipping • Bureau Veritas • DNV • American Bureau of Shipping – has issued a 'Guide for Condition Based Program for Government Vessels'. • Indian Register of Shipping – has published three technical circulars: • 'Inspection campaign by the Paris MoU on Polar Code requirements' • 'Non-operational Automatic Identification System (AIS) on ships in Indian waters' • 'Extended Dry-Docking (EDD) Scheme'. • Class NK – has released three technical information notices: • 'Implementation of CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) and SEEMP Part III' • 'Equipment for Bahamian-flagged vessels' • 'Polar Code Inspection Campaign launched by the Paris MoU'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has issued a new member alert entitled 'Asteroid Hits Bulk Cargo Vessel'. • GARD – has released two insight articles: • 'Look out for fuel leaks and unshielded hot spots in engine rooms' • 'Biofouling management: the benefits of a clean hull'. • Skuld – has published an article entitled 'Insight: Russia Sanctions'. • Japan P&I Club – has issued an article entitled 'Conflicts in Ukraine'. • North – has released an industry news article entitled 'Russia - Ukraine War: Impact on shipping' • The Shipowners' Club – has published an article entitled 'Fire mitigation and safety practices'. • The Standard Club – has issued five updates: • 'Decarbonisation and Alternative fuels FAQs' • 'Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Quarter 1 2022 results' • 'Lack of shore leave leaves no room to unwind, suggests results of Seafarer Happiness Index Q1 2022' • 'Paris MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Polar Code compliance' • 'Port update - Ukraine / Russia'. • West – has released two updates: • 'IQAX e-trading circular June 2022' • 'Ukraine Conflict - FAQs regarding reporting of vessel calls to Russia'. • UK P&I Club – has published two updates: • 'Electronic Paperless Trading Update' • 'Ask an Expert: LNG Quality Sampling'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • The Swedish Club – has released its monthly safety scenario for June. • ICS – has launched ‘Shipping Policy Principles for Pandemic Recovery’. Recent Accident Reports • UK – the MAIB has recently published an accident investigation report into the loss of life on board the single-handed fishing vessel 'Saint Peter'. The accident occurred east of Torness Point, near Dunbar, Scotland. It is believed that the skipper of the vessel became entangled in a bight of rope and was pulled overboard. He was wearing a personal flotation device (PFD), which fully inflated and kept him afloat, but once in the water he was unable to raise the alarm or reboard his vessel. Recent IMO Circulars • Circular Letter No.4585 – 16/06/22 – Communication from the Government of the State of Libya. View Circular. • Circular Letter No.4571 – 14/06/22 – Senior Professional position. View Circular. • Circular Letter No.4582 – 14/06/22 – IMO Seminar on Development of a Regulatory Framework for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) (5 to 6 September 2022). View Circular. • CCC 8/5/1– 14/06/22 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. View Circular. • FAL 46/24 – 14/06/22 – REPORT OF THE FACILITATION COMMITTEE ON ITS FORTY-SIXTH SESSION. View Circular. • III 8/2/1 – 13/06/22 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. • III 8/5/3 – 13/06/22 – MEASURES TO HARMONIZE PORT STATE CONTROL (PSC) ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES WORLDWIDE. View Circular. • III 8/6 – 13/06/22 – DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENTRANT TRAINING MANUAL FOR PSC PERSONNEL. View Circular. • Circular Letter No.4572 – 13/06/22 – Senior Professional position. View Circular. • FAL.5/Circ.50 – 13/06/22 – GUIDELINES FOR THE PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF THE SMUGGLING OF WILDLIFE ON SHIPS ENGAGED IN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC. View Circular. • Circular Letter No.4583 – 13/06/22 – Communication from the Government of Denmark. View Circular. • III 8/4/5 – 13/06/22 – LESSONS LEARNED AND SAFETY ISSUES IDENTIFIED FROM THE ANALYSIS OF MARINE SAFETY INVESTIGATION REPORTS. View Circular. • Circular Letter No.4213/Add.7 – 13/06/22 – Resumption of in-person meetings. View Circular. • III 8/5/4 – 13/06/22 – MEASURES TO HARMONIZE PORT STATE CONTROL (PSC) ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES WORLDWIDE. 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. • 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) • 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) • 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council • 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 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 The picture can't be displayed.
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 23 Friday 10th June 2022
Friday 10th June 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 23, 2022 – Friday 10th June 2022 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 'Ofcom requirement for protecting the general public from radio emissions'. Australia – has updated a marine order entitled 'Vessel traffic services'. USA – has published a new safety alert entitled 'Slow Down, Look Around and Be Aware of Your Surroundings when Transiting Near Launch Areas'. Liberia – has released two new documents: a marine advisory note entitled 'Mandatory Biofouling Management Requirements for Vessels Arriving at Australian Ports'. a marine security advisory entitled 'Use of Private Marine Security Companies (PMSC) providing privately contracted armed and unarmed security personnel onboard on Liberian registered ships'. Marshall Islands – has updated a marine notice entitled 'Ballast Water Management'. Panama – has issued three new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Non Authorized Recognized Organization and Recognized Security Organization by the Panama Maritime Administration'. two updated circulars: 'Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006). Amendments Regulations 2.5 (Repatriation) And 4.2 (Shipowner´s Liability)' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear'. Singapore – has released a new port marine circular entitled 'Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Cancels Khalon Worldwide Surveyors Pte. Ltd.’s Bunker Surveying Company Licence'. Hong Kong – has issued two new merchant shipping information notes: 'A fatal accident happened during work carried out near the main engine flywheel' 'United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2022'. Cyprus – has released three new documents: a circular entitled 'Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries' two SINs: 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine' 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released a news alert entitled 'CARB At Berth Regulation'. Bureau Veritas – has published two Class news articles: 'Mandatory Commissioning Testing of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS)' 'Report of ISWG-GHG 12 - 16 to 20 May 2022'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a new member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: An Engineer Falls'. Japan P&I Club – has released a circular entitled 'Reporting of vessel calls to Russia and transiting Russian territorial waters' and a news alert entitled 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.15)'. North – has published a news alert entitled 'Monkeypox outbreak'. The Standard Club – has released a news alert entitled 'FAQs on “Circular on General Trade Licence dated 17 March 2022"'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MAIB – has released their 'Annual Report 2021' OCIMF – has published the May 2022 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The TAIC has recently released an investigation report on the serious injury to a crew member during unmooring operations on board the container vessel 'Rio De La Plata' in Timaru Port. The crew member became caught in a rope as the unmooring operations commenced and was dragged into the mooring winch. Multiple factors were found to have contributed to the incident, including the fact that the forward mooring team had not sufficiently planned the operation to mitigate the risk of crew members operating in blind spots, and that the person in charge of the team was trying to both supervise the operation and operate the winch at the same time, which they could not do safely. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.37 – 08/06/22 – TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1649 – 08/06/22 – GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INSPECTION PROGRAMMES FOR CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1361/Rev.1 – 07/06/22 – REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES IN SHIPS APPLICABLE TO THE FUMIGATION OF CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1600/Rev.1 – 07/06/22 – GUIDANCE FOR CONDUCTING THE REFINED MHB (CR) TEST. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1650 – 06/06/22 – LIST OF NON-EXHAUSTIVE VOLUNTARY GUIDANCE ON PEST CONTAMINATION. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1653 – 06/06/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATION REGARDING TIMBER DECK CARGO IN THE CONTEXT OF DAMAGE STABILITY REQUIREMENTS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.5 – 06/06/22 – LISTS OF SOLID BULK CARGOES FOR WHICH A FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM MAY BE EXEMPTED OR FOR WHICH A FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM IS INEFFECTIVE. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1535/Rev.2 – 06/06/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS RELATING TO THE PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1362/Rev.1 – 06/06/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-1. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1654 – 06/06/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATION ON THE NOISE LEVEL LIMIT IN WORKSHOPS ON BOARD SHIPS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.88 – 06/06/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LL.10/Circ.85 – 01/06/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966. View Circular. LL.1/Circ.159 – 01/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966. View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.77 – 01/06/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971. View Circular. COLREG.1/Circ.164 – 01/06/22 – CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, 1972. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.72 – 01/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.97 – 01/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.73 – 01/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.89 – 31/05/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974. 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 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 3rd June 2022
Friday 3rd June 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 22, 2022 – Friday 3rd June 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued two new or amended marine information notes: 'Food safety and hygiene accepted qualifications' 'Engineer Officer Small Vessel Certificate of Competency'. Liberia – has released two new documents: a marine security advisory note entitled 'Security situation in the Black Sea and the Azov Sea' a marine operations note entitled 'Authorization of private maritime security companies (PMSC) providing privately contracted armed and unarmed security personnel on board Liberian flagged ships in the high risk area (HRA)'. Marshall Islands – has published two new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Life Saving Appliances and Firefighting Systems for Private Yachts' a marine guideline entitled 'Guidance on Life Saving Appliances and Firefighting Systems for Private Yachts'. Panama – has issued four new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Extended Dry-Docking (EDD) Scheme' 'Ukrainian and Russian Waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov'. two updated circulars: 'Ballast Water Management Convention 2004, Panama Policy' 'Approval of the Rate of Discharge for Untreated Sewage'. Singapore – has released two new shipping circulars: 'Sail Milestone Achievement Programme (SailMAP)' 'Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Ballast Water Management) (Amendment) Regulations 2022'. Malta – has updated a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Minimum Basic Wage'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released two new guidance documents: 'Guide for Smart Functions for Marine Vessels and Offshore Units' 'Guide for the Environmental Protection Notations for Vessels'. Bureau Veritas – has published a Class news article entitled 'Report of MSC 105 - 20 to 29 April 2022'. DNV – has issued a news alert entitled 'Mandatory BWMS Commissioning Test required from 1 June 2022'. Class NK – has published a technical news alert entitled 'Managing biofouling in Australia'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Paperless Trading Electronic Trading Systems Update to E-TITLE – cancellation of R3 ownership GARD SKULD Britannia P&I North The Shipowners' Club The Swedish Club West UK P&I The American Club – has published two new member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: Engine Room Deck Plate Missing' 'Combined Maritime Force (CMR) and European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Threat Bulletin for Persian Gulf, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (GOA)'. GARD – has issued an alert entitled 'Having an abandon ship drill anytime soon?'. Japan P&I Club – has released two news alerts: 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.14)' 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.116' . North – has published three new documents: a circular entitled 'Merger of North and Standard Club – Member Approval' two news alerts: 'BIMCO releases emissions trading clause for time charterparties' 'Class warning on carbon rating issues caused by bunker grade descriptions on BDN'. The Standard Club – has released two news alerts: 'Key outcomes from Maritime Labour Convention's Special Tripartite Committee meeting (5-13 May 2022)' 'Press Release: North and Standard Club members approve creation of marine insurance major NorthStandard'. Steamship Mutual – has published a new circular entitled '2021/22 Financial Year Highlights'. UK P&I – has published seven news alerts: 'Persian Gulf Security Update' 'Press Release: UK P&I Club announces William Beveridge as its new Chief Underwriting Officer' 'Massive Casualties: How to Salvage the Situation' 'No Suit for You: U.S. Eleventh Circuit Prohibits Contribution Claims Against the U.S. Government for Oil Spill Cleanup Costs' 'Review of the Year 2022' 'Press Release: UK Club well positioned for future growth' 'China – 2022 Summer Fishing Ban – From 01.05.2022'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has published a news article entitled 'Evolving EU sanctions keep ship owners on alert'. GARD – has released an insight article entitled 'Emission trading schemes and international shipping'. INTERCARGO – has published a new report entitled 'Bulk Carrier Casualty Report Years 2012 to 2021 and trends'. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The TAIC has recently released an investigation report on the serious injury to a crew member during unmooring operations on board the container vessel 'Rio De La Plata' in Timaru Port. The crew member became caught in a rope as the unmooring operations commenced and was dragged into the mooring winch. Multiple factors were found to have contributed to the incident, including the fact that the forward mooring team had not sufficiently planned the operation to mitigate the risk of crew members operating in blind spots, and that the person in charge of the team was trying to both supervise the operation and operate the winch at the same time, which they could not do safely. Recent IMO Circulars LL.10/Circ.85 – 01/06/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966. View Circular. LL.1/Circ.159 – 01/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966. View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.77 – 01/06/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971. View Circular. COLREG.1/Circ.164 – 01/06/22 – CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, 1972. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.88 – 01/06/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.72 – 01/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.97 – 01/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.73 – 01/06/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.89 – 31/05/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974. View Circular. PSLS.1/Circ.112 – 31/05/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.118 – 31/05/22 – CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965, AS AMENDED. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.58 – 31/05/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. LL.10/Circ.84 – 31/05/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966. View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.88 – 31/05/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974. View Circular. TM.2/Circ.156 – 31/05/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON TONNAGE MEASUREMENT OF SHIPS, 1969. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.57 – 31/05/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.78 – 31/05/22 – 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. AFS.1/Circ.83 – 31/05/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1645 – 26/05/22 – GUIDANCE FOR THE RECEPTION OF MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION AND SEARCH AND RESCUE RELATED INFORMATION AS REQUIRED IN THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS). 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 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 27th May 2022
Friday 27th May 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 21, 2022 – Friday 27th May 2022 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 guidance note entitled 'Guidelines on responsibilities for resolution of stowaway cases'. USA – has published two new safety alerts: 'Unexpected Dangers: Lifeboat Remote Control Wires' 'Prevention of Water and Contaminants in Marine Fuel Systems'. Liberia – has released a new marine advisory note entitled 'Guidance on Repatriation of Seafarers due to the Situation in Ukraine'. Panama – has issued a new marine notice entitled 'Approved ASI Inspectors'. Hong Kong – has published a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'A fatal accident happened on board during securing of deck log cargoes'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released a new guidance document entitled 'Guidance Notes on the Use of Remote Inspection Technologies'. Lloyd's Register – has issued a Class news alert entitled 'IMO DCS & EU MRV Verification – Bunker Delivery Note Issues'. Class NK – has published a technical news alert entitled 'Singapore - Enhancement of Green Port Programme Incentives'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Reporting of vessel calls to Russia and transiting Russian territorial waters The American Club GARD The London P&I Club The Shipowners' Club West The American Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Mark It, Label It! and Over the Side?'. GARD – has issued an alert entitled 'Indonesia bans the export of palm oil'. Japan P&I Club – has released two new documents: A circular entitled 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading-Update to E-TITLE-Cancellation of R3 ownership' A news alert entitled 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.13)'. The London P&I Club – has issued a new circular entitled 'Paperless Trading (Electronic Trading Systems) - Update to E-TITLE – cancellation of R3 ownership'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'AGM Minutes May 2022'. The Standard Club – has released a news alert entitled 'The Standard Club's PEME scheme'. Steamship Mutual – has published a new circular entitled 'New notification and information requirements in relation to Russia / Belarus trades'. West – has published a news alert entitled 'Ukraine Conflict - EU FAQs on port access prohibition'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MCA – has published their business plan for 2022-2023. IMO – has issued a press release entitled 'Single window for ship data exchange to become mandatory'. Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The TAIC has released an investigation report on the serious injury to a crew member during unmooring operations on board the container vessel 'Rio De La Plata' in Timaru Port. The crew member became caught in a rope as the unmooring operations commenced and was dragged into the mooring winch. Multiple factors were found to have contributed to the incident, including the fact that the forward mooring team had not sufficiently planned the operation to mitigate the risk of crew members operating in blind spots, and that the person in charge of the team was trying to both supervise the operation and operate the winch at the same time, which they could not do safely. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1645 – 26/05/22 – GUIDANCE FOR THE RECEPTION OF MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION AND SEARCH AND RESCUE RELATED INFORMATION AS REQUIRED IN THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.803/Rev.1 – 26/05/22 – PARTICIPATION OF NON-SOLAS SHIPS IN THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) AND GUIDANCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING MATERIALS FOR GMDSS OPERATORS ON NON-SOLAS SHIPS. View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.77 – 13/05/22 – 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. NWRC.1/Circ.56 – 13/05/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. HNS.2/Circ.8 – 06/05/22 – 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. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.16 – 06/05/22 – 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. HNS.2/Circ.9 – 06/05/22 – 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. STCW-F.1/Circ.28 – 06/05/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.71 – 06/05/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. BWM.3/Circ.3 – 27/04/22 – 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 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 20 Friday 20th May 2022
Friday 20th May 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 20, 2022 – Friday 20th May 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued a marine information note entitled 'Implementation of electronic certificates'. USA – has published a new safety alert entitled 'BSEE & USCG Identify Delayed T-Time Execution, Poor Operational Decisions, and Equipment Breakdowns as Contributors to a Drillship's Unsuccessful Attempt to Avoid Hurricane Ida (Jointly published by BSEE as BSEE Safety Alert No. 441)'. Panama – has updated four circulars: 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)' 'Recognition of Company Security Officers (CSO)' 'International Ship and Port Facility Security Code' '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 released a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for Fire-Fighting Systems for Cargo Areas of Container Carriers'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released three new technical circulars: 'GPS Week Number Rollover for JRC Equipment' 'GOI – DGS Order No. 14 of 2022 Reg. Violation of minimum safe manning requirements' 'Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on Hours of Work and Rest beginning 01 May 2022 and ending on 30 June 2022 - Amended'. Class NK – has released two technical news alerts: 'AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) – Hours of work and rest' 'Singapore - Updates of Green Ship Programme Incentives'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published two new documents: a circular entitled 'Currents - The American Club's In-house Newsletter' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Steep Accommodation Ladder'. GARD – has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Notice of Annual General Meeting' an alert entitled 'Update on Covid-19 restrictions in Chinese ports'. SKULD – has published a circular entitled 'Reporting of vessel calls to Russia and transiting Russian territorial waters'. Japan P&I Club – has released two news alerts: 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.12)' 'Peru-Robbery at Callao Anchorage'. North – has published two new circulars: 'Special General Meeting of the North of England Mutual Insurance Association (Bermuda) Limited (“NEMIA”)' 'General Trade Licence dated 17 March 2022 – Reporting of vessel calls to Russia and transiting Russian territorial waters'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued three news alerts: 'Closure of the 2019 policy year without additional call' 'Solvency & Financial Condition Report (SFCR) 2021' 'Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships'. The Standard Club – has released two news alerts: 'Celebrating the International Maritime Organization’s first International Day for Women in Maritime' 'The US Announces More Sanctions Against Russia & Designates Several Russian Shipping Companies & Vessels to SDN List'. The Swedish Club – has issued a circular entitled 'General Trade Licence dated 17 March 2022 – Reporting of vessel calls to Russia and transiting Russian territorial waters'. West – has published four new documents: a notice entitled 'Class 1 and Class 2 Policy Year Balances and Financial Position at 20 February 2022' three news alerts: 'Financial Update - Position strengthened through successful renewal strategy' 'Defence Guide - Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)' 'Ukraine Conflict - UK extends Sovcomflot General Licence'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO – has issued a press release entitled '18 May – celebrating women in maritime'. MCA – has opened a consultation on the 'future of the UK seafarer medical examination (ENG1) fee' and is seeking responses. OCIMF – has issued a new information paper entitled 'Mooring Load Analysis during Ship to Ship Transfer Operations'. Recent Accident Reports Germany – The BSU has recently published an investigation report into the collision between the coastal motor vessel 'Scheldebank' and the ferry 'Hochdon' on the Kiel Canal. Visibility was extremely limited at the time of the collision due to heavy fog. It was found that the pilot of the 'Hochdon' did not have a properly configured and functioning AIS device, and also that the proximity of both vessels to a high bridge prevented the radar equipment on either vessel from locating the other. Recent IMO Circulars PMP.7/Circ.77 – 13/05/22 – 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. NWRC.1/Circ.56 – 13/05/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. HNS.2/Circ.8 – 06/05/22 – 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. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.16 – 06/05/22 – 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. HNS.2/Circ.9 – 06/05/22 – 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. STCW-F.1/Circ.28 – 06/05/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.71 – 06/05/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. BWM.3/Circ.3 – 27/04/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.12 – 27/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE IMPACT OF THE SITUATION IN THE BLACK SEA AND THE SEA OF AZOV ON INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL SECURITY CERTIFICATES. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.96 – 26/04/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November - 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 19 Friday 13th May 2022
Friday 13th May 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 19, 2022 – Friday 13th May 2022 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 updated documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Application of MARPOL Annex II to Offshore Support Vessels'. a marine information note entitled 'Codes of Practice – Authorisation of Certifying Authorities'. Liberia – has published a new marine advisory note entitled 'Issuance, Closure, and Extension of Statutory Dispensations issued to Liberian Flagged Vessels'. Marshall Islands – a marine safety advisory entitled 'DNV GL Name Change to DNV'. Bahamas – has released two marine notices: 'Safe Manning Requirements' 'Ships Cook'. Hong Kong – has released a new merchant shipping information notice entitled 'Application for the issue of Hong Kong Licences and GMDSS Certificate of Equivalent Competency under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW), as amended'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has issued a news alert entitled 'Cybutryne banned in anti-fouling systems from 1 January 2023'. Indian Register of Shipping has released three new technical circulars: 'Brief summary of major technical outcomes from the 105th session of the Maritime Safety Committee' 'Cyprus Maritime Administration Circular No. 20/2022 Reg Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the COVID19 outbreak' 'Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on Hours of Work and Rest beginning 01 May 2022 and ending on 30 June 2022'. Lloyd's Register – has published a Class news alert entitled 'Commissioning Testing of Ballast Water Management Systems'. Class NK – has released a technical news alert entitled 'Fitting or designating fuel oil sampling points'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I – has released a news alert entitled 'The International Group’s collaborative approach to dealing with large maritime claims and salvage & wreck removals'. The American Club – has published two new documents: a circular entitled 'Management News' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Engine Workshop - How Many Good Catches Can You Find?'. GARD – has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Status report as at 20 February 2022' an alert entitled 'Fire safety onboard ships – a continuous cause for concern'. Japan P&I Club – has released three news alerts: 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.11)' 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.115' 'Chinese Water-Adjustment of Annual Summer Fishing Ban Regime (2022)'. North – has published a news alert entitled 'AMSA launches inspection campaign on hours of rest'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued a news alert entitled '‘Safe By Design’ – Safety posters for fishing vessels'. The Standard Club – has released five news alerts: 'Update on the latest Covid-19 restrictions in China' 'USCG PSC annual report 2021' 'Update on Off-specification bunkers supplied in Singapore' 'BIMCO publishes LNG fuel clauses for time charterparties' 'Press Article: North-Standard merger seen as counterweight to Gard'. West – has issued four news alerts: 'Defence Guide - Interruptions and exceptions to laytime in a nutshell' 'Ukraine Conflict - further U.S sanctions against Russian maritime sector' 'Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates' 'Wellness at Sea'. UK P&I Club – has published three news alerts: 'UK Sanctions: An Update' 'AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) in Australia on Hours of Work and Rest, May & June 2022' 'UK P&I Club participated in SeaJapan 2022'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD – has published an insight article entitled 'Bunker quality – do bunker suppliers have charterers over a barrel?'. OCIMF – has released the April 2022 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Japan – The JTSB has recently published a marine accident investigation report into the collision of the cargo ship 'Bungo Princess' with the Minami-Honmoku Hama Road Bridge. The vessel had been at anchor when intensifying wind and waves caused by an approaching typhoon caused her to drag anchor and collide with the bridge. It was found that the vessel had been riding at single anchor, which the Master had assumed would be sufficient to withstand the anticipated wind and waves caused by the typhoon. Additionally, once the vessel had begun to drag anchor, the hull's attitude could not be controlled by the main engine because even though it was set to full ahead sufficient forward propulsion could not be obtained. Recent IMO Circulars HNS.2/Circ.8 – 06/05/22 – 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. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.16 – 06/05/22 – 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. HNS.2/Circ.9 – 06/05/22 – 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. STCW-F.1/Circ.28 – 06/05/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.71 – 06/05/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. BWM.3/Circ.3 – 27/04/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.12 – 27/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE IMPACT OF THE SITUATION IN THE BLACK SEA AND THE SEA OF AZOV ON INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL SECURITY CERTIFICATES. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.96 – 26/04/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.55 – 26/04/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.61 – 22/04/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 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 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November - 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 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 18 Friday 6th May 2022
Friday 6th May 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 18, 2022 – Friday 6th May 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend IMO MSC 105 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of MSC 105, which ran remotely from 20-29 April 2022. Key topics for this session were: -The conflict in Ukraine -Amendments to Mandatory Instruments including SOLAS, GMDSS, the IMSBC Code, the IMDG Code and others. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued two new or updated marine guidance notes: 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022' 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006, Health and Safety Published Accident Statistics Information and Advice'. Bahamas – has published four new marine notices: 'Excursion boats' 'MARPOL Annex VI -Fuel Oil Sulphur Limit' 'MARPOL Annex VI' 'Crew Accommodation Standards'. Norway – has released a new circular entitled 'Guideline for electrical energy storage systems (maritime EES systems) onboard Norwegian ships of less than 24 meters in length (L)'. Australia – has issued a new marine notice entitled 'Focused inspection campaign – Hours of work and rest'. USA – has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Suspension of USCG Inspection Fees for TSMS Option – Subchapter M Towing Vessels'. Liberia – has issued a new marine advisory note entitled 'Japan Radio Company, Ltd. – GPS Week Number Rollover for equipment' Marshall Islands – has updated a marine notice entitled 'Ballast Water Management'. Singapore – has released three new port marine circulars: 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19' 'Changes to Pre-Arrival Notification' 'Enhancement of the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative - Green Port Programme'. Cyprus – has published three new circulars: '18 May designated as the International Day for Women in Maritime IMO International Symposium to be held virtually on 18 May 2022' 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid 19' 'International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as Amended- Issue of Seafarer’s Endorsements Attesting the Recognition of Non Cyprus Certificate'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has issued a news alert entitled 'MSC 105'. Bureau Veritas – has released two new documents: a guidance document entitled 'Tentative rules for structural assessment of steel ships' a Class news alert entitled 'Report of PPR 9 - 4 to 8 April 2022'. China Classification Society – has released a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for Quality Assessment of Ship Data'. DNV – has issued a news alert entitled 'IMO maritime safety committee (MSC 105)'. Lloyd's Register – has published a Class news alert entitled 'Risk of microbial attack upon certain ship's tanks after prolonged periods of reduced operational status'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Hand Injury & Hatch'. GARD – has issued an article entitled 'Navigating safely through the seasonal fishing ban in Chinese waters'. SKULD – has released an article entitled 'Colombia: Drug smuggling - update'. North – has published a circular entitled 'Proposed Merger of North and Standard Club - Merger Proposal & Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting'. The Standard Club – has released four news alerts: 'AMSA focused inspection campaign (FIC) - Hours of work and rest – 1 May to 30 June 2022' 'Press Article: North P&I and Standard Club highlight financial benefits of merger as they woo members' 'China - Summer Fishing Ban from 1 May 2022' 'IACS adopts new requirements on cyber safety'. The Swedish Club – has issued a new member alert entitled 'MSS Case May: AB fell to his death'. UK P&I Club – has published four news alerts: 'Wash Damage and Speed Regulation Update - River Plate and Parana De Las Palmas, Argentina' 'Japan office closures for Golden Week' 'US 2013 Vessel General Permit VGP Ballast Water Sampling Analysis Requirements' 'Herculito Maritime Limited & others v Gunvor International BV & others (The “Polar”) – Court of Appeal [2021] EWCA Civ 1828'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG – has announced the release of the US Port State Control Annual Report for 2021. OCIMF – has published a new bulletin entitled 'Human factor considerations related to ongoing armed conflict'. Recent Accident Reports Japan – The JTSB has published a marine accident investigation report into the collision of the cargo ship 'Bungo Princess' with the Minami-Honmoku Hama Road Bridge. The vessel had been at anchor when intensifying wind and waves caused by an approaching typhoon caused her to drag anchor and collide with the bridge. It was found that the vessel had been riding at single anchor, which the Master had assumed would be sufficient to withstand the anticipated wind and waves caused by the typhoon. Additionally, once the vessel had begun to drag anchor, the hull's attitude could not be controlled by the main engine because even though it was set to full ahead sufficient forward propulsion could not be obtained. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.3/Circ.3 – 27/04/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.12 – 27/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE IMPACT OF THE SITUATION IN THE BLACK SEA AND THE SEA OF AZOV ON INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL SECURITY CERTIFICATES. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.96 – 26/04/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.55 – 26/04/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.61 – 22/04/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. LC-LP.2/Circ.15 – 22/04/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972. View Circular. MSC.4/Circ.266 – 14/04/22 – REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS. View Circular. NCSR 9/15 – 14/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE TRAINING ON AND OPERATION OF EMERGENCY PERSONAL RADIO DEVICES IN MULTIPLE CASUALTY SITUATIONS. View Circular. NCSR 9/10/5 – 13/04/22 – DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SERVICES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES ON MARITIME SAFETY. View Circular. NCSR 9/7/1 – 13/04/22 – CONSIDERATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF MARITIME SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF E-NAVIGATION. 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November - 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 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 29th April 2022
Friday 29th April 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 17, 2022 – Friday 29th April 2022 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 updated marine guidance note entitled 'Health and Safety at Work (Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations 2010'. Norway – has released a new circular entitled 'Safety notice: Battery room'. USA – has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'LED radio interference to maritime VHF radio and AIS'. Liberia – has issued a new marine advisory note entitled 'Requirements for Crew Change for Cargo Ships, Application for Vaccination, Granting of Shore Leave, and for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19'. Marshall Islands – has updated two marine notices: 'National Safety Requirements for Miscellaneous Vessels, Not Covered by International Conventions' 'MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 3 – Requirements for Control of Emissions from Ships'. Panama – has updated two documents: a marine notice entitled 'Repatriation of Seafarers due to the Situation in Ukraine' a circular entitled 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers'. Isle of Man – has released a new technical advisory notice entitled 'JRC Navigation & Communication Equipment Rollover'. Singapore – has issued three new documents: a shipping circular entitled 'Revised Green Ship Programme Under the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative' two port marine circulars: 'Dorscon Yellow Precautionary Measures' 'Shore Leave for Crew Working Onboard Vessels Visiting the Port of Singapore'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released three new guidance documents: 'Rules for the design and certification of membrane type LNG cargo containment system' 'Verification scheme for unbonded flexible pipes' 'Certification of fixed offshore substations for renewable energy projects'. Indian Register of Shipping – has published three new technical circulars: 'USCG Marine Safety Alert 04-22 Reg. Handhold in Gateway Embarkation Arrangements' 'RMI SSA No. 02-22 (Rev.8) Reg. Geopolitical conflict – Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov' 'SGMF Formal Safety Notice - Reported Compatibility Issues for Dry-Disconnect/Connect Coupling (DD-CC)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) Program: New Clinic in Surabaya, Indonesia' and also two member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: Extreme Bollard Pull' 'United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Alert Regarding Verifying Gateway Handhold Arrangements'. GARD – has issued an article entitled 'Gard warns Members to remain vigilant about liquefaction risk'. SKULD – has released an article entitled 'Condition surveys - More than just a binary conclusion'. Japan P&I Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.10)'. North – has published a news alert entitled 'USCG issues Safety Alert on Pilot Ladder handhold stanchion arrangements'. The Standard Club – has released four news alerts: 'AMSA – Pilot Transfer Arrangement' 'IMB Q1 2022 Piracy and Armed Robbery Report – no crew kidnapping reported for Q1 since 2010' 'COVID-19 – Shore Leave for crew visiting Singapore' 'Australia's Biofouling requirements update'. UK P&I Club – has published two news alerts: 'UK Club Live Webinar: Introduction to U.S. Offshore Wind Operations and Risks' 'UK Club Live Webinar (Series 24): Can you train for a Black Swan Event?'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD – has released an insight article entitled 'Entry into enclosed spaces - are you prepared?'. OCIMF – has published a new information paper entitled 'Mooring Load Analysis during Ship to Ship Transfer Operations'. EMSA – has issued the April 2022 edition of their 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping Report'. Recent Accident Reports UK – The MCA has published an investigation report into catastrophic engine failures on board the Ro-Ro passenger ferry 'Wight Sky', one of which resulted in a fire. These engine failures were found to have also occurred on other 'Wightlink' vessels. The majority of these engine failures were caused by a loss of lubrication supply to the engines' crankshaft journal bearings and crankpins. The investigation also found that there was a lack of both engine maintenance and technical oversight of the engine operating parameters. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.3/Circ.3 – 27/04/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.12 – 27/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE IMPACT OF THE SITUATION IN THE BLACK SEA AND THE SEA OF AZOV ON INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL SECURITY CERTIFICATES. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.96 – 26/04/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.55 – 26/04/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.61 – 22/04/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. LC-LP.2/Circ.15 – 22/04/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972. View Circular. MSC.4/Circ.266 – 14/04/22 – REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS. View Circular. NCSR 9/15 – 14/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE TRAINING ON AND OPERATION OF EMERGENCY PERSONAL RADIO DEVICES IN MULTIPLE CASUALTY SITUATIONS. View Circular. NCSR 9/10/5 – 13/04/22 – DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SERVICES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES ON MARITIME SAFETY. View Circular. NCSR 9/7/1 – 13/04/22 – CONSIDERATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF MARITIME SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF E-NAVIGATION. 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November - 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 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 22nd April 2022
Friday 22nd April 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 16, 2022 – Friday 22nd April 2022 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 amendments: a marine information note entitled 'Life Saving Appliances – Recognised Distress Signals and Advertised Alternatives to Pyrotechnic Flares' a marine guidance note entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 On shore complaints'. USA – has published a safety alert entitled 'Verify Gateway Handhold Arrangements: Incorrect Terminations Can Lead to Marine Casualties'. Panama – has updated four circulars: 'High Risk Areas (HRA) and precautionary zones' 'Guidance on “Type Approvals” and “satisfaction of the Administration”' 'Exemption, Conditional, Interim and Full-Term Certificates' 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)'. Hong Kong – has released a merchant shipping information note entitled 'A fatal fall accident happened on a cargo hold tween deck'. Cyprus – has issued an updated sanctions information notice entitled 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) – has published a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for the Environmental Protection Notations for Vessels'. DNV – has released a news alert entitled 'Updates to the 2021 guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems ("scrubber guideline")'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a circular entitled 'Management News' and also a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Engine Failure Dock Allision'. GARD – has issued an article entitled 'Three steps to contain an outbreak of infection onboard'. Japan P&I Club – has issued two news alerts: 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.9)' 'Measures to assure safe navigation during the peak season of drift-net fishing in the Seto Inland Sea (Revised)'. The Standard Club – has released two news alerts: 'The Standard Club's PEME scheme - benefitting seafarers' 'Standard Club and North - Addressing the maritime challenges of today and tomorrow, together'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released the March 2022 issue of their Newsletter. ICC – has recently released their global piracy and armed robbery report for January March 2022. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has published a safety investigation report into an incident of equipment failure and subsequent damage to the rescue boat of the passenger vessel 'Celebrity Summit'. The rescue boat was being hosted back into position after a dynamic test when the wire snapped and the boat fell into the water. It was found that the wire failed due to excessive tension as a result of the winch motor continuing to run after the hoisting button had been released. New Zealand – The TAIC has published an investigation report into the collision of the fishing vessel 'Commission' and the container ship 'Kota Lembah' northeast of Tauranga, New Zealand. The 'Kota Lembah' was stationary and drifting at the time at which the 'Commission' collided with it. It was found that nobody was in the wheelhouse of the 'Commission' at the time of the collision, and that the 'Kota Lembah' was unable to take the correct action to give way to the 'Commission' because its engine was not readily available for manoeuvring. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.4/Circ.266 – 14/04/22 – REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS. View Circular. NCSR 9/15 – 14/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE TRAINING ON AND OPERATION OF EMERGENCY PERSONAL RADIO DEVICES IN MULTIPLE CASUALTY SITUATIONS. View Circular. NCSR 9/10/5 – 13/04/22 – DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SERVICES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES ON MARITIME SAFETY. View Circular. NCSR 9/7/1 – 13/04/22 – CONSIDERATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF MARITIME SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF E-NAVIGATION. View Circular. NCSR 9/23/1 – 13/04/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. MEPC 78/3/3 – 13/04/22 – CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. View Circular. MEPC 78/7/20 – 13/04/22 – REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. View Circular. EGDH 6/6 – 12/04/22 – TERMINAL CODES (CHILD CODE OF UN/LOCODE, IMO PORT FACILITY NUMBER, SMDG, BIC FACILITY CODES AND IHO S-131 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION. View Circular. SSE 8/20 – 12/04/22 – REPORT TO THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE. View Circular. MSC 105/2/5 – 12/04/22 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. 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. 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) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November - 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 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 15th April 2022
Friday 15th April 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 15, 2022 – Friday 15th April 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has released two updated marine information notes: • 'MIN 618 (M+F) COVID-19 reporting of occupational diseases' • 'MIN 616 COVID-19: minimising risk to ships’ crews and other maritime sector workers'. • USA – has published a marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Cybersecurity Awareness & Action'. • Bahamas – has released an information notice entitled 'CIC on Pilot Transfer Arrangements 2021-Results Analysis Report'. • Singapore – has released a shipping circular entitled 'Resolutions Adopted by the 77th Session of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 77) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'. • Cyprus – has issued an updated sanctions information notice entitled 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine'. Recent Class Society Guidance • American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) – has published an overview of 'PPR 9', as well as a 'Guide for Position Mooring Systems 2022'. • Bureau Veritas – has issued a guidance note entitled 'Certification of fixed offshore substations for renewable energy projects'. • DNV – has released two documents: • 'Updates to the 2021 guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems ("scrubber guideline")' • 'IMO sub-committee on pollution prevention and response (PPR9)'. • Indian Register of Shipping – has published eight technical circulars: • 'IMO Circular on 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' • 'St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic' • 'GOI – Reg. COVID 19 instructions issued by Directorate General of Shipping' • 'GOI - Continued Professional Competence of seafarers in possession of Certificate of Competency of the Nautical discipline' • 'Cyprus Circular No. 15/2022 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid-19 pandemic' • 'RMI SSA No. 02-22 (Rev.7) Reg. Geopolitical conflict – Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov' • 'IMO Circular No. 1601/Rev.1 Reg. Revised Industry Counter Piracy Guidance' • 'Amendments to the Performance Standards for VDR, S-VDR & EPIRB'. • Lloyd's Register – has released an update entitled 'Revised Performance Standard for EPIRBs and VDRs'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Heavy Weather Animated Images'. • GARD – has issued an article entitled 'PRC Court recognises an English judgment for the first time – a Gard perspective'. • Britannia P&I Club – has published an article entitled 'Refrigerated Container Cargo Claims'. • Japan P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'Measures to assure safe navigation during the peak season of drift-net fishing in the Seto Inland Sea'. • North – has released seven news alerts: • 'Class 3 War Risks – Additional Premium Areas' • 'Russia- Ukraine conflict: Impact on shipping' • 'Port restrictions on Russian connected vessels' • 'Australian grain harvest impacting port operations Copy' • 'Slow Down for Whales - Gulf of St. Lawrence' • 'Russia - Ukraine Conflict: Sanctions summary (11/04/2022)' • 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2022'. • The Shipowners' Club – has published an update entitled 'EU Commission announces the fifth package of sanctions against Russia'. • The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'MSS Case April - Fire in engine room'. • West – has issued two news alerts: • 'VPS update on the bunker fuel contamination cases in Singapore' • 'New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • EMSA – has released its 'Facts & Figures' report for 2021. • SKULD – has released an insight article on 'Russia Sanctions'. Recent Accident Reports • Malta – Transport Malta has recently published a safety investigation report into an accident during an internal fuel oil transfer on board the MV 'Rapallo'. The accident occurred while the ship was berthed at Port Dickson, Malaysia and resulted in serious injury to two crew members. During operations, fuel oil began to spill around the engine control room platform, causing burns to both the fourth engineer and the oiler. The fire alarm was activated, the incident reported to the Master and the two crew members transferred to a local hospital. The report found that the fuel oil spill originated from an open manhole cover on one of the fuel oil settling tanks. • Germany – The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has released an investigation report into the grounding of the bulk carrier 'Rubina' on the River Weser, near Bremen, Germany. The accident was caused by a stuck pilot valve in one of the steering gears, which rendered the rudder unresponsive to crew controls. Recent IMO Circulars • NCSR 9/15 – 14/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE TRAINING ON AND OPERATION OF EMERGENCY PERSONAL RADIO DEVICES IN MULTIPLE CASUALTY SITUATIONS. View Circular. • NCSR 9/10/5 – 13/04/22 – DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SERVICES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES ON MARITIME SAFETY. View Circular. • NCSR 9/7/1 – 13/04/22 – CONSIDERATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF MARITIME SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF E-NAVIGATION. View Circular. • NCSR 9/23/1 – 13/04/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. • MEPC 78/3/3 – 13/04/22 – CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. View Circular. • MEPC 78/7/20 – 13/04/22 – REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. View Circular. • EGDH 6/6 – 12/04/22 – TERMINAL CODES (CHILD CODE OF UN/LOCODE, IMO PORT FACILITY NUMBER, SMDG, BIC FACILITY CODES AND IHO S-131 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION. View Circular. • SSE 8/20 – 12/04/22 – REPORT TO THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE. View Circular. • MSC 105/2/5 – 12/04/22 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. • LEG 109/INF.1 – 12/04/22 – LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. 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. • 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 14 Friday 8th April 2022
Friday 8th April 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 14, 2022 – Friday 8th April 2022 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 updated marine information notes: 'Engineering and Electro-technical Officer Oral Exam Syllabus - Amendment 1' 'Deck Oral Exam Syllabus - Amendment 1' 'Clarification of Dyslexia Policy: Examination and Assessment Procedures for MCA Written Examinations' 'Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine'. Liberia – has issued a marine security advisory entitled 'Security situation in the Black Sea and the Azov Sea'. Marshall Islands – has released two new or updated documents: a marine guideline entitled 'Reference List to Aid in International Safety Management Code Compliance' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Second Global Positioning System Rollover – 2022'. Panama – has updated three circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Control and Administrative Fees imposed by the Republic of Panama to the Technical Documents, Statutory Certificates issued, endorsements and approvals' 'Authorized Recognized Security Organizations (RSO), Reports and Fees'. Bahamas – has released 13 new or updated marine notices: 'Bahamas Yacht Codes' 'MARPOL Oil Record Books' 'Electronic Statutory Certificates' 'Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacons (EPIRBs)' 'MLC 2006 Financial Security' 'Seafarers Employment Agreement' 'Seafarers Medical Examinations & Certificates' 'Training and Certification Requirements for Persons sailing on ships subject to the Polar Code' 'Training and Certification Requirements for Seafarer Sailing on Ships Subject to the IGF Code' 'Tanker Training Certificates and Endorsements' 'Manning, Training and Certification for the Offshore Industry' 'Countries Recognised by The Bahamas in Accordance with STCW Regulation I/10' 'Approval of STCW Training'. Isle of Man – has issued a new technical advisory notice entitled 'Annual Fee Discounts for Vessels Using Green Technology'. Singapore – has released three new documents: two new shipping circulars: 'Resolutions Adopted by the 100th 101st 102nd and 103rd Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization' 'Key Shipping Division Contacts'. a port marine circular entitled 'Shore Leave for Crew Working Onboard Vessels Visiting the Port of Singapore'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) – has published a new section in the guidance document 'Guide for Building and Classing Yachts'. China Classification Society – has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines For Implementation of Statutory Surveys (Ships Engaged on International Voyages)'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released three new technical circulars: 'RMI SSA No. 02-22 (Rev.6) Reg. Geopolitical conflict – Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov' 'RMI SSA No. 04-22 Reg. Global Navigational Satellite Interference and Automatic Identification System Spoofing' 'St. Kitts & Nevis Maritime Circular – MC 113 22 Reg. Raised Security Level 2 for ships operating within the Black Sea'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Master Pilot Dock Allision'. GARD – has released three member alerts: 'Face masks are effective transmission barriers against infections' 'Measures to protect North Atlantic right whales' 'Feeling unwell? Report and recover but don’t pass it to others'. SKULD – has issued two new articles: 'Singapore: HSFO contamination cases' 'Guidance for a successful vetting inspection onboard a tanker'. Japan P&I Club – has issued a circular entitled 'A new project “J-collaboration” with Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore Ltd', and has published a further update on the 'Conflicts in Ukraine'. North – has released five news alerts: 'US and Canada revise Asian Gypsy Moth requirements for 2022' 'Australian grain harvest impacting port operations' 'Drug smuggling in Colombian ports' 'Singapore bunker contamination alert' 'Port restrictions on Russian connected vessels'. The Shipowners' Club – has released four news alerts: 'EU Commission announces the fifth package of sanctions against Russia' 'Latest US Russia sanctions' 'UK introduces further Russia sanctions measures' 'Black Sea: mine risks'. The Standard Club – has issued six news alerts: 'Instructions for submitting Ballast Water Reporting Forms in Canada' 'The Standard Club's PEME scheme - reducing preventable illness claims' 'South Korean Government Amends Public Notice on Trade of Strategic Items Implementing Export Controls' 'Off-specification bunkers supplied in Singapore' 'The Eide Carrier: Risks due to illegal scrapping confirmed by Court of Appeal in Norway' 'Ukraine: Support to Members and Seafarers'. Steamship Mutual – has released a new circular entitled 'Further Revision of Hull War Breach Areas'. The Swedish Club – has published a member alert entitled 'VPS issues alert on fuel contamination crisis'. West – has released two news alerts: 'Defence Guide - Late redelivery in a nutshell' 'VPS Bunker Alert 08-2022 VPS identifies a major bunker fuel contamination crisis'. UK P&I Club – has issued three news alerts: 'UK Club Live Webinar (Series 24): Can you train for a Black Swan Event?' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'China: Revised Ship Routeing and Reporting Systems of Qiongzhou Strait – From 1 April 2022'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MCA – has released their latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents, 'MAIB Safety Digest 1/2022'. GARD – has published two insight articles: 'Marine plastic pollution - are nurdles a special case for regulation?' 'Beware of binary thinking – a single alternative fuel may not be the panacea some seek'. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has recently published a safety investigation report into a fall from height resulting in serious injury on board the bulk carrier 'Kiran Africa'. The crew member had been cleaning the stiffeners in the cargo hold, and it was found that he had unclipped both snap-hooks on his safety harness to allow him to change position when he fell. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75/Add.1 – 17/03/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. CCC 8/INF.3 – 16/03/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. LEG 109/10/Add.1 – 16/03/22 – WORK OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. LEG 109/1/1/Rev.1 – 16/03/22 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. MSC 105/19/12 – 16/03/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. MSC 105/16/5 – 15/03/22 – HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. LEG 109/1/1/Add.1 – 15/03/22 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.100 – 15/03/22 – CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4533 – 15/03/22 – Vacancy announcement: V.N. 22-03. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4535 – 15/03/22 – Communication from the Government of the Russian Federation. 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. 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. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 13 Friday 1st April 2022
Friday 1st April 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 13, 2022 – Friday 1st April 2022 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 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Seafarers Employment Agreements' a marine information note entitled 'Updated Guidance on Booking Oral Exams, the Issue of Notices of Eligibility (NOEs) and the Online Oral Exam Process'. Australia – has updated a marine order entitled 'Certificates of competency—national law'. USA – has published two new safety alerts: 'Verify Launching Appliance Winch Component Rating: Exceeding electrical duty rating can lead to failure' 'Dangerous Gas Buildup in Fish Holds'. Panama – has released four new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Repatriation of Seafarers due to the Situation in Ukraine' 'Coronavirus and Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates' two circulars: 'Bareboat Charter insert in the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)' 'Implementation of New Ship’s Routeing System in Panama'. Isle of Man – has issued a new technical advisory notice entitled 'Guidance for Shipowners Following Invasion of Ukraine'. Singapore – has released three new documents: a shipping circular entitled 'Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Air) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2022' two port marine circulars: 'Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination' 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19'. Hong Kong – has published two new merchant shipping information notes: 'An explosion happened when a hydraulic pump motor of the windlass system was switched on' 'A fatal accident happened on board during the repair of an outlet valve of the exhaust gas boiler'. Cyprus – has published 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 (ABS) – has published a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for Gas and Other Low-Flashpoint Fuel Ready Vessels 2022'. China Classification Society – has issued a revision to a guidance document entitled 'Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships 2022 Amendments'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released three new technical circulars: 'Panama – Repatriation of Seafarers due to the situation in Ukraine' 'Netherlands – Corona virus (COVID-19) Contingency Plan and Guidelines' 'GOI – Advisory for Black Sea and Adjoining Areas'. Class NK – has issued a new technical news alert entitled 'Fitting or designating the fuel oil sampling points'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Safety Harness and the Young Mariner'. GARD – has released three member alerts: 'Singapore bunkers - presence of chlorinated hydrocarbons' 'War in Ukraine – impact on maritime situation' 'Fitting of fuel oil sampling points becomes mandatory'. Japan P&I Club – has issued three news alerts: 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.114' 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.6)' 'China-MSA revised Ship Routing System and Ship Reporting System in QiongzhouStrait from 1 April 2022'. The Shipowners' Club – has released a news alert entitled 'Turkey: Revised pollution fines 2022'. The Standard Club – has issued four news alerts: '– ' COVID-19 MPA updates requirements for ships arriving in Singapore 'Revisions to Ship’s Routeing and Reporting System of Qiongzhou Strait' 'Japan's sanctions against Russia and Belarus' 'Sanctions imposed on Russia by South Korea'. The Swedish Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Sanctions against Russia'. West – has released four news alerts: 'Ukraine Conflict - UK General Licence issued in relation to Sovcomflot' 'Defence Guide - Early redelivery in a nutshell' 'Ukraine Conflict - further UK designations' 'Ukraine Conflict - potential humanitarian corridors for foreign ships in the Ukrainian ports'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO – has released a news alert entitled 'Black Sea and the Sea of Azov - Guidance on insurance or other financial security certificates'. USCG – has published a blog post entitled 'Spoofed business websites'. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has published a safety investigation report into a fall from height resulting in serious injury on board the bulk carrier 'Kiran Africa'. The crew member had been cleaning the stiffeners in the cargo hold, and it was found that he had unclipped both snap-hooks on his safety harness to allow him to change position when he fell. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75/Add.1 – 17/03/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. CCC 8/INF.3 – 16/03/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. LEG 109/10/Add.1 – 16/03/22 – WORK OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. LEG 109/1/1/Rev.1 – 16/03/22 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. MSC 105/19/12 – 16/03/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. MSC 105/16/5 – 15/03/22 – HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. LEG 109/1/1/Add.1 – 15/03/22 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.100 – 15/03/22 – CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4533 – 15/03/22 – Vacancy announcement: V.N. 22-03. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4535 – 15/03/22 – Communication from the Government of the Russian Federation. 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. 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. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 12 Friday 25th March 2022
Friday 25th March 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 12, 2022 � Friday 25th March 2022 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 updated marine guidance notes: 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - Seafarer's Wages' 'Navigation: Watchkeeping Safety � Use of Very High Frequency (VHF) radio and Automatic Identification System (AIS)' 'Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Local Port Services (LPS) in the UK' 'Certification Process for Vessels Using Innovative Technology'. Liberia � has updated three marine notices: 'Consolidated List of Fees and Charges for Official Documents and Services' 'Articles of Agreement between the Master and Seafarers in the Merchant Service of the Republic of Liberia (Shipping Articles)' 'Payment Of Wages - Account'. Panama � has released a new circular entitled 'Regulation for the Issuance of the Certificate of Inspection of Crew Accommodation (CICA) and its Exemptions, Dispensations and Authorizations of the Ship Registry of the Republic of Panama'. Cyprus � has published a new circular entitled 'Obligations of the shipowners related to the deletion of ships from the Register of Cyprus Ships, in respect of the application of Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 on ship recycling'. Malta � has issued a new technical notice entitled 'Unified Interpretation Relating to the International Ballast Water Management Convention'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) � has published 'MARPOL Annex VI � Fuel Oil Sampling Points'. DNV � has issued two news alerts: 'SEEMP Part III and the upcoming SEEMP Generator from DNV' 'How to deal with maritime management systems in light of the invasion of Ukraine'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released a technical circular entitled 'Ban on use of Anti-Fouling Systems that contain Cybutryne'. Lloyd's Register � has issued a new Class news alert entitled 'Deadline approaching for IMO DCS & EU MRV Annual Verification Submissions for reporting year 2021'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has published a circular entitled 'Management News'. GARD � has released an alert entitled 'Does your onboard hygiene management cover high touch surfaces?'. Japan P&I Club � has issued two news alerts: 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.5)' 'EU impose further sanctions on Russia'. North � has released a new circular entitled 'Suez Canal Authority Confirms Its Tough Stance on Bribery, Corruption and Facilitation Payments', and also a news alert entitled 'Suez Canal fines for failure to report vessel defects'. The Standard Club � has issued four news alerts: 'Spanish hauliers strike' 'Anti-bribery measures: Suez Canal Authority' 'Potential Swedish blockade against Russian ships and cargo' 'USCG reports another fire in misdeclared container of scrapped lithium-ion batteries'. The Swedish Club � has published three member alerts: 'China: MSA revised ship routing system and ship reporting system in Qiongzhou Strait from 01 April 2022' 'Sanctions on Russia (update 23 March 2022)' 'Suez Canal: Newly imposed penalty fees by SCA'. West � has released two news alerts: 'Ukraine Conflict and Charterparties � FAQs' 'Ukraine Conflict - EU imposes further sanctions on Russia'. UK P&I Club � has issued three news alerts: 'Australia's Biosecurity Amendment (Biofouling Management) Regulations 2021' 'China: Announcement on Effectively Implementing Remote Prevention and Control Measures of COVID-19' 'EU impose further sanctions on Russia'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News 'The Great Disconnect' � A new report on cyber security risks within the shipping industry has been released. Its findings include that when cyberattacks lead to a ransom payment, the average amount paid by shipowners is $3.1 million USD, and also that significant gaps exist in cyber risk management across shipping organisations and the wider supply chain. EMSA � has released the March 2022 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has published a safety investigation report into an explosion which led to equipment and structural damage on board the double-hull oil tanker 'Seascout'. It was found that a crew member had decided to use an angle grinder to help him to remove some heavily corroded bolts which had to be undone. The sparks from the angle grinder entered the fuel tank vent head, resulting in the explosion. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75/Add.1 � 17/03/22 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. CCC 8/INF.3 � 16/03/22 � ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. LEG 109/10/Add.1 � 16/03/22 � WORK OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. LEG 109/1/1/Rev.1 � 16/03/22 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. MSC 105/19/12 � 16/03/22 � ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. MSC 105/16/5 � 15/03/22 � HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. LEG 109/1/1/Add.1 � 15/03/22 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.100 � 15/03/22 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4533 � 15/03/22 � Vacancy announcement: V.N. 22-03. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4535 � 15/03/22 � Communication from the Government of the Russian Federation. 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. 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 11 Friday 18th March 2022
Friday 18th March 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 11, 2022 � Friday 18th March 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates � UK � has released three publications: � 'MSN 1747 (M) Amendment 1 Sea areas associated with the Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) Regulations 2000' � 'MGN 306(M) Amendment 1 - Designing and operating smaller passenger vessels: guidance on meeting the needs of persons with disabilities' � 'MIN 674 (M) - Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia�s invasion of Ukraine'. � USA � has released a marine safety alert on 'Lithium Battery Fire'. � Bahamas � has released nine marine notices: � 'Alternative Design and Arrangements' � 'Passenger Ship Watertight Doors' � 'Ballast Water Management Convention' � 'MARPOL Annex V' � 'MARPOL Annex II - Carriage of Vegetable Oils' � 'Application of MARPOL Annex I to FPSOs, FSOs, FSRUs, FLNGs and similar units' � 'MARPOL Oil Record Books' � 'Temporary exemptions, extensions and postponements' � 'Permanent Exemptions and Equivalents'. � Cyprus � has issued four guidance documents: � 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine' � 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus' � 'Entry into force of amendments to IMO International Conventions and Instruments: November 2022 to January 2023' � 'Resolution MEPC 325(75) - Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments'. Recent Class Society Guidance � American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) � has published a 'Guide for Ballast Water Treatment 2022'. � China Classification Society (CCS) � has issued 'Rules for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Liquid Chemicals in Bulk-Amendments 2022'. � Indian Register of Shipping � has released a technical circular entitled 'Panama MMN -03/2022 Reg. Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov'. Recent P&I Club Guidance � The American Club � has published a circular entitled 'US Sanctions against Russia regarding Russian Federation origin importations in the US', as well as two member alerts: � 'Good Catch Update: Good Communication = Safety When Handling Lines' � 'Good Catch Update: Fire Started From Cutting Torch Work'. � GARD � has released an article entitled 'Under the lens - BIMCO�s EEXI transition clause for time charterparties' � Japan P&I Club � has issued an update on 'Conflicts in Ukraine'. � North � has published six updates: � 'Phishing Emails Awareness and Guidance' � 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2022' � 'COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak - Impact on Shipping *Update*' � 'Russia- Ukraine conflict: Impact on shipping' � 'Port restrictions on Russian connected vessels' � 'Agent errors leading to immigration fines in Indonesia'. � The Shipowners' Club � has released an article entitled 'EU announces the next round of its Russia sanctions package'. � The Standard Club � has issued an update entitled 'EU impose further sanctions on Russia'. � Steamship Mutual � has issued three circulars: � 'Joint War Committee Review' � 'Mental Well-Being Support for Seafarers' � 'Ukraine - Russia Conflict and the Impact on Shipping'. � West � has published a defence guide entitled 'Notices of redelivery in a nutshell'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News � IMO � held an Extraordinary Council Session on the situation in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov and its impact on shipping and seafarers. � UK P&I Club � has released a webinar on 'Decarbonisation' � North/The Standard Club � have announced a merger between the two P&I clubs. Recent Accident Reports � Sweden � The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority has published a final report into the collision between the RoRo 'Finlandia Seaways' and a dredging unit consisting of the dredging barge 'Lennart', the tug 'Atle' and the split hopper barge 'B-17'. The accident occurred in Stilleryd Harbour, Blekinge County, Sweden. The accident was found to have been caused by inadequate situational awareness among the crew and pilot on board the 'Finlandia Seaways'. The collision resulted in extensive damage to the 'Atle'. � USA � The NTSB has issued an investigation report into the engine room fire on board the passenger and car ferry 'Wenatchee'. The incident occurred during a sea trial in Puget Sound, Washington State, USA and was due to a mechanical failure of the number 3 main engine. A connecting assembly rod had come loose due to insufficient tightening (torqueing) of a lower basket bolt during the recent engine overhaul, causing the engine failure and subsequent fire. The crew isolated the space, and the fire self-extinguished before it could spread throughout the ship. Recent IMO Circulars � CCC 8/INF.3 � 16/03/22 � ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. � LEG 109/10/Add.1 � 16/03/22 � WORK OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. � LEG 109/1/1/Rev.1 � 16/03/22 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. � MSC 105/19/12 � 16/03/22 � ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. � MSC 105/16/5 � 15/03/22 � HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. � LEG 109/1/1/Add.1 � 15/03/22 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. � LC-LP.1/Circ.100 � 15/03/22 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. � Circular Letter No.4533 � 15/03/22 � Vacancy announcement: V.N. 22-03. View Circular. � Circular Letter No.4535 � 15/03/22 � Communication from the Government of the Russian Federation. View Circular. � Circular Letter No.4395 � 15/03/22 � Position in the IMO Junior Professional Officer programme JPO 21-04. 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. � 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 10 Friday 11th March 2022
Friday 11th March 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 10, 2022 � Friday 11th March 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates � UK � has published four marine guidance notes: � 'MGN 665 (M+F) Registration of EPIRBs and 406 MHz PLBs used in the maritime environment' � 'MGN 641 Amendment 1 (M) Guidance on radiocommunications under chapter IV of SOLAS' � 'MGN 556 (M+F) Amendment 1 Safety signs and signals regulations 2001' � 'MGN 624 (M+F) Amendment 1 Carcinogens and mutagens regulations'. � Bahamas � has released an information notice entitled 'Dates for Bahamas Assessments of officer candidates', as well as a safety alert on 'HMPE mooring lines - breakaway'. � Cyprus � has issued a circular entitled 'Urgent Provisional Measures with respect to the seafarers� employment agreements (SEA) extensions in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine'. � Liberia � has published four advisory notes: � 'Security situation in the Black Sea and the Azov Sea' � 'Requirements for crew change for cargo Ships, application for vaccination and for vessels arriving in the Port of Singapore during COVID-19' � 'Guidance for Management of COVID-19 Onboard Vessels' � 'Requirements for Issuance of Medical Certificates for Seafarers, Philippines' � Marshall Islands � has released a safety advisory entitled 'Repatriating Ukrainian Seafarers'. Recent Class Society Guidance � The IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) held its 8th session from 28th February to 4th March, several Class Societies have released summaries of the event: � American Bureau of Shipping � DNV � Korean Register � Indian Register of Shipping � has released two technical circulars: � 'IMO Circular, MSC.1/Circ. 1460/ Rev.3 Reg. Guidance on the validity of Radio Communication Equipment installed and used on ships' � 'Merchant Marine Notice MMN-02/2022 Reg. Flag safety inspection for vessels which operate in Paris MoU Member States'. � Lloyd's Register � has published a document entitled 'Prohibition of Cybutryne in Anti-Fouling Coating Systems'. Recent P&I Club Guidance � GARD � has published three updates: � 'Ukrainian seafarer repatriation' � 'War in Ukraine - impact on crew contracts, claims and repatriation' � 'War in Ukraine - Impact on contractual obligations'. � Britannia P&I � has released two documents: � 'Contamination Claims on Chemical Tankers' � 'South African Bunkering - Moratorium Lifted'. � Japan P&I Club � has published two articles: � 'Conflicts in Ukraine' � 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters'. � North � has released four updates: � 'Russia- Ukraine conflict: Impact on shipping' � 'Russia � Ukraine conflict: Sanctions *update*' � 'Port restrictions on Russian connected vessels' � 'COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak - Impact on Shipping *Update*'. � The Shipowners' Club � has published three articles: � 'Russian Banks Banned from SWIFT' � 'EU Regulation 2022/328' � 'Ukraine � Repatriation of Ukrainian Seafarers'. � The Standard Club � has issued six updates: � 'Sanctions � UK adopts new financial and trade sanctions against Russia' � 'Mandatory biofouling management requirements in Australia from 15 June 2022' � 'COVID-19 � Singapore updates crew change guidance' � 'US Bans Imports of Russian Oil into the US' � 'COVID-19 - China update' � 'Singapore sanctions - Export and Banking Prohibitions' � The Swedish Club � has published two documents: � 'Addendum to Contract referring to the repatriation of seafarers affected by the present situation in the geopolitical environment' � 'MSS Case March: Injured during cargo operation'. � Steamship Mutual � has issued three circulars: � 'Joint War Committee Review' � 'Mental Well-Being Support for Seafarers' � 'Ukraine - Russia Conflict and the Impact on Shipping'. � West � has published two articles: � 'Ukraine Conflict - Repatriation of Crew FAQs' � 'Defence Guide - Notices of redelivery in a nutshell'. � UK P&I Club � has released three updates: � 'COVID-19: Industry Guidelines and Additional Resources' � 'European Union announce significant expansion of sanctions against Russia' � 'Repatriation of Ukrainian Seafarers � Addendum to Contract'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News � ReCAAP � has published its 'Regional Guide 2' on piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. � MAIB � has issued a safety bulletin of initial findings following an auxiliary engine room fire on board the cargo ship 'Finnmaster'. Recent Accident Reports � Malta � Transport Mata has released a safety investigation report into the grounding of the bulk carrier MV 'Captain V. Madias', on a shoal off Pulau Bisa, in the Indonesian Archipelago. The accident is believed to have been caused by the proximity of the ship's track to the shoal, which was due to improper passage planning. � Canada � The TSB has published a safety investigation report into the explosion on board the tug Risco Warrior, near Mellersh Point in Bute Inlet, British Columbia. The explosion occurred in the tug's battery compartment and was found to be the result of poor maintenance. The vessel sustained structural damage and two crew members were injured. Recent IMO Circulars � MEPC 78/7/2 � 10/03/22 � REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. View Circular. � FAL 46/16 � 10/03/22 � INTRODUCTION OF THE API/PNR CONCEPT IN MARITIME TRANSPORT. View Circular. � FAL 46/INF.3 � 10/03/22 � APPLICATION OF SINGLE WINDOW CONCEPT. View Circular. � FAL 46/6/5 � 10/03/22 � REVIEW AND REVISION OF THE IMO COMPENDIUM ON FACILITATION AND ELECTRONIC BUSINESS, INCLUDING. View Circular. � FAL 46/6/6 � 10/03/22 � REVIEW AND REVISION OF THE IMO COMPENDIUM ON FACILITATION AND ELECTRONIC BUSINESS, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL E-BUSINESS SOLUTIONS. View Circular. � FAL 46/4 � 10/03/22 � REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE ANNEX TO THE FAL CONVENTION. View Circular. � MEPC 78/12/1 � 10/03/22 � TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT. View Circular. � MEPC 78/12 � 09/03/22 � TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT. View Circular. � MSC 105/5/2 � 09/03/22 � DEVELOPMENT OF FURTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF SHIPS RELATING TO THE USE OF FUEL OIL. View Circular. � NCSR 9/3 � 09/03/22 � ROUTEING MEASURES AND MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS. 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. � 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 9 Friday 4th March 2022
Friday 4th March 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 9, 2022 � Friday 4th March 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia � has published two new or updated documents: a marine security advisory entitled 'Security situation in the Black Sea and the Azov Sea' a marine notice entitled 'Consolidated List of Fees and Charges for Official Documents and Services'. Marshall Islands � has released two new marine safety advisories: 'Impact of National and International Sanctions on Republic of the Marshall Islands Registered Vessels' 'St. Lawrence Seaway Landing Booms'. Panama � has issued five new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Ukrainian and Russian Waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov' 'Flag Safety Inspection for Vessels which Operate in Paris MoU Member States'. three circulars: 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC) � Certification Process' 'High Risk Areas (HRA) and precautionary zones' .Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination'. Cyprus � has issued four new documents: a sanctions information notice entitled 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine' three new circulars: 'Calculation of the Global Share for the Owners of Foreign Ships, Charterers and Ship Managers for the fiscal year 2022' 'Approval of distance learning and e-learning for certain training courses for seafarers offered by marine academies and training schools' 'Fleet Performance on Port State Control for 2019-2021'. Malta � has released two new merchant shipping notices: 'Navigation in Black Sea Region in View of the Escalating Situation' 'Restrictive Measures in Response to the Situation in Ukraine'. Bermuda � has released a new merchant shipping guidance notice entitled 'Ukrainian Seafarers - STCW/MLC and contract extensions'. 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'. China Classification Society � has published a new guidance document entitled 'Rules for Green Eco-Ships RCN NO.1(April 2022)'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued four new technical circulars: 'Palau Ship Security Advisory Reg. Level 3 Security Alert for Ships due to geopolitical conflict � Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov' 'Panama MMN -03/2022 Reg. Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov' 'RMI SSA No. 02-22 Reg. Geopolitical conflict � Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov' 'AMSA Marine Notice No. 04/2022 Reg. Safe Handling of Hatch Covers'. Lloyd's Register � has released a Class news alert entitled 'The escalating situation in Ukraine'. Class NK � has published two technical news alerts: 'Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 77' 'Sampling analysis at commissioning tests for ballast water management systems (rev.1)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has released four new documents: two circulars: 'Update on American Club's Complimentary Corporate Due Diligence Investigations for Class I and Class II Members - Knowing Your Contract Partner' 'Sanctions Update: Further Sanctions Imposed Against Russia' two member alerts: 'Good Catch Updates: Mooring Line Slack and Down the Hole' 'Threats to Shipping in Ukrainian Waters and Closure of Ukrainian Ports'. GARD � has issued a new member alert entitled 'Update on Ukraine - 3 March'. SKULD � has released updates to their article 'INSIGHT: Russia Sanctions'. Japan P&I Club � has released four news alerts: 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.2)' 'Ukraine-Risk Management' 'China-MSA revised Ship Routing System and Ship Reporting System at Xiamen portfrom 1 March 2022' 'Conflicts in Ukraine'. North � has published two news alerts: 'Russia- Ukraine conflict: Impact on shipping' 'New routing and reporting requirements in Xiamen'. The Shipowners' Club � has released three news alerts: 'Guidance on Anchoring' 'UK Port Restrictions � Russian Vessels' 'Update on Russian Sanctions � 25 February 2022'. The Standard Club � has issued ten news alerts: 'COVID-19: ICS and INTERTANKO update guidance' 'More Sanctions are issued against Russia by the EU, UK, and US' 'U.S. Introduces Bill 'American Offshore Worker Fairness Act' to address 'egregious Jones Act loophole'' 'Sanctions against Russia continue to escalate' 'Ukraine / Russia - Port update' 'China MSA to revise the ship routing and reporting system for Xiamen port from 01 Mar 2022' 'Russia - sanctions update' 'Ukrainian & Russian Hostilities � Charterparty and Cover Issues' 'Press release: Strong 2022 renewal result for Standard Club' 'Russia / Ukraine - Conflict Escalation'. The Swedish Club � has published three new member alerts: 'Latest on the Ukraine-Russia situation' 'Sanctions on Russia' 'China: MSA revised ship routing system and ship reporting system at Xiamen port from 01 March 2022'. West � has issued seven news alerts: 'Russian Sanctions update - Canadian and UK Prohibitions on Russian vessels' 'The Ukraine Crisis and charterparties - commonly asked questions' 'Russia - sanctions against Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port' 'Australia - New Mandatory Biofouling Management Requirements for International Vessels' 'Russia - further U.S. and UK sanctions imposed' 'Russia EU imposes package of sanctions' 'Ukraine conflict � ports' operational status'. UK P&I � has released six new documents a circular entitled 'Special War Risks P&I Excess Cover, and Biocchem Cover, and US Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as Amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019' five news alerts: 'Ukraine - Correspondent updates on the ground' 'Signum Services Alert: Fraud Warning (Ukraine)' 'Press Release: UK P&I Club announces outstanding 2022 renewal results' 'China � Revised Ship Routing and Reporting Systems at Xiamen port - From 1st March 2022' 'UK P&I Club Live Webinar (Series 23) - Narcotics smuggling risks for ships'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MCA � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Enclosed Spaces - Guidance for merchant vessel operators'. EMSA � has published a new guidance document entitled Guidance for Ship 'Inspections under the Port Reception Facilities Directive'. Recent Accident Reports Denmark � The DMAIB has released a marine accident report on the loss of cargo from the container ship 'Maersk Essen' while en route from Xiamen, China to Los Angeles, USA. Several containers were lost during a period of heavy rolling and the investigation found that this rolling was most likely due to parametric resonance. It was found that the crew had no onboard tools to analyse or monitor the risk of parametric resonance and also that the conditions which triggered the rolling in this case were within the spectrum of normal operational conditions for the ship and normal sea conditions for the area. Sweden � The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority has released an accident report into a fatal accident on board the general cargo ship 'Nataly' in which a crew member suffocated in the forward shaft of the cargo hold. The reason for the crew member going into the cargo hold shaft could not be ascertained, but it was found that the ship's safety management system had not been effectively implemented. The Netherlands � The Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into the death of a crew member who fell from a crane on board the bulk carrier 'Zealand Rotterdam'. It was found that the crew member was not wearing a safety helmet or fall protection. Additionally, no toolbox meeting or Last Minute Risk Assessment were carried out and there was no common working language among the crew. Recent IMO Circulars III.3/Circ.8 � 28/02/22 � CASUALTY ANALYSIS AND STATISTICS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.656 � 25/02/22 � SAFETY OF SHIPS CARRYING SOLID BULK CARGOES. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.606 � 25/02/22 � PORT STATE CONCURRENCE WITH SOLAS EXEMPTIONS. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.107 � 24/02/22 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1518/Rev.1 � 16/02/22 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (SOLAS), 1974, AS AMENDED. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.20 � 07/02/22 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/22 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. 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. 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. 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 8 Friday 25th February 2022
Friday 25th February 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 8, 2022 � Friday 25th February 2022 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 updated documents: three merchant guidance notes: 'International Labour Organization Work in Fishing Convention (ILO 188) Safe Manning' 'Accidents When Using Power Operated Watertight Doors' 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 2010 as Amended'. Australia � has published two new marine notices: 'Proper stowage and securing of cargo containers' 'Safe handling of hatch covers'. USA � has released two new documents: a navigation and vessel inspection circular entitled 'Acceptance of Novel Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements' a marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Ensuring the Validity of Merchant Mariner Credentials and Endorsements'. Liberia � has published a new marine advisory entitled 'Guidance to Assist with Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Crew Documentation'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Use of Electronic Certificates onboard'. 'Measurements to Reduce PSC Detentions on Panamanian Vessels' .Singapore � has published a new shipping circular entitled 'Extension of Withholding Tax Exemptions for Maritime Sector Incentive � Shipping Enterprise (Singapore Registry of Ships) (MSI-SRS)'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'New Government Policy on the Registration of Vessels in the Cyprus Register of Ships (�the new Policy�)'. Bermuda � has released a new merchant shipping notice entitled 'Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems, Appliances and Certain Emergency Equipment'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released a news alert entitled 'Updated Matrix of Regulation � February 2022'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued two new technical circulars: 'GOI � DGS Order No. 08 of 2022 Reg. Extension of all those STCW certificates which have been issued with a validity of 18 months' 'Marshall Islands Marine Safety Advisory No. 05/2022 Reg. Preparation for United States Coast Guard Port State Control Exams'. Class NK � has published a technical news alert entitled 'Marine Equipment for Bahamian-flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has released four new documents: two circulars: 'Condition Survey Requirement for Tankers Carrying Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) as Cargo' 'Sanctions Update: The United States Imposes Economic Sanctions Against Russian-controlled Regions of Eastern Ukraine, Donetsk, and Luhansk'. two member alerts: 'Good Catch Updates: Grounding and Coral Reef Damage and 3 Points of Contact' 'Requirements for Pre-arrival - COVID-19 Testing Onboard for Vessels Scheduled to Make Crew Changes in the People's Republic of China (PRC)'. GARD � has issued two new member alerts: 'Piracy trends and hotspots' 'New queuing process for container ships off California coast'. SKULD � has published a new article entitled 'Propeller damage due to ice'. Britannia P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Oil Spill on Deck'. North � has published three new documents: two new circulars: 'North�s 2022/23 Rule Books and List of Correspondents' 'Class 3 War Risks � Additional Premium Areas'. a news alert entitled 'Russia � Ukraine tensions: Sanctions update'. The Shipowners' Club � has released a new circular entitled 'Club Rules 2022'. The Standard Club � has issued four news alerts: 'Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI) Q4 2021 reflects a depressed, stressed and frustrated workforce' 'A wave of drug smuggling from Brazil' 'A Master's Guide to the Carriage of steel cargo - Japanese language edition' 'COVID-19 China update'. Steamship Mutual � has published a new circular entitled 'Revision of Hull War Breach Areas'. West � has issued three news alerts: 'Why Wait to Implement Delay insurance?' 'Russia - new sanctions imposed in response to Ukraine crisis' 'Cargo Hold Pontoon Handling Operations'. UK P&I � has released a new article entitled 'Rules and Correspondents 2022' Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Marine Safety Forum � has released a new safety alert entitled 'Man Overboard Incident'. CHIRP � has published the February 2022 issue of their 'Maritime Feedback' magazine. Recent Accident Reports Canada � The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has recently released a safety investigation report into an incident in which the bulk carrier 'CSL Tadoussac' struck the berth while berthing under the conduct of a pilot in the Port of Qu�bec. It was found that an unanticipated current prevented the vessel from completing the planned turn that would bring it parallel to the berth as it approached. Further, the Master and pilot did not communicate effectively during the operation - essential information was found not to have been shared, and there was no discussion of a contingency plan as the vessel approached the berth. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1518/Rev.1 � 16/02/22 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (SOLAS), 1974, AS AMENDED. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.20 � 07/02/22 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/22 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. 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. 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. 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 7 Friday 18th February 2022
Friday 18th February 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 7, 2022 � Friday 18th February 2022 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 updated documents: two merchant guidance notes: 'Fire Protection � Fire Retardant Treatments for Fabrics - Equivalent Testing Standards for Large Commercial Yacht Code' 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022' a marine information note entitled 'Vessel Modifications � Pre-approval by MCA'. Australia � has published a new marine notice entitled 'Pilot transfer arrangements'. Marshall Islands � has released two new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Preparation for United States Coast Guard Port State Control Exams'. Panama � has updated a circular entitled 'Outside Ship's Bottom Inspection and Dry Docking Interface Periods for Panamanian Flagged Vessels'. Bahamas � has released three new or updated documents: an information notice entitled 'Pilot Boarding Arrangements' two marine notices: 'Firefighting Equipment' 'Reporting Requirements'. Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Stowage Requirements for Handling of Steel Cargo at Publicly-Licensed Cargo Terminals'. Hong Kong � has issued three new merchant shipping information notes: 'Fatal accident happened during ship�s mooring operation on board' 'Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)' 'Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 Relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, As Amended � Annex I, Regulations 22(1)(g) and 27(13)(a)'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 8)'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released three new technical circulars: 'Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspections of Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing System � Amended' 'Revised requirements for Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus' 'Liberia Marine Advisory No. 03/2022 Reg. Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT) - Updated Requirements'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has released a new member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection by a Young Third Officer'. GARD � has issued a new member alert entitled 'Updated guidance on pilot transfer arrangements'. SKULD � has published a new article entitled 'FAQs: English Law Charterparty issues relating to potential hostilities between the Ukraine and Russia'. Japan P&I Club � has released a new circular entitled 'Exemption of WHO Communicable Disease Exclusion Clause to FD&D'. The London P&I Club � has issued a new circular entitled '2022/2023 - Policy Year arrangements'. North � has published four new documents: two new circulars: 'Policy Year 2022 - Renewal' 'Class 3 War Risks � Renewal 2022/2023'. two news alerts: 'IBIA and BIMCO launch survey on bunker licensing' 'Russia � Ukraine tensions: Impact on shipping'. The Standard Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'Hull Values and P&I Cover'. The Swedish Club � has released a new circular entitled 'War Risk Insurance 2022 � Notice of Cancellation'. West � has issued two news alerts: 'West P&I 2022 Rule Book now available' 'Qwest Care: Crew Mental Health'. UK P&I � has issued two new articles: 'A Guide to People Claims' 'UK Club Live Webinar (Series 22) - Retrofitting challenges - Technical and contractual perspectives'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA � has released the February 2022 issue of their Newsletter. IMarEST � has published an article entitled 'Western ports cyber-attack another warning to upgrade resilience'. Recent Accident Reports Canada � The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has recently released a safety investigation report into an incident in which the bulk carrier 'CSL Tadoussac' struck the berth while berthing under the conduct of a pilot in the Port of Qu�bec. It was found that an unanticipated current prevented the vessel from completing the planned turn that would bring it parallel to the berth as it approached. Further, the Master and pilot did not communicate effectively during the operation - essential information was found not to have been shared, and there was no discussion of a contingency plan as the vessel approached the berth. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1518/Rev.1 � 16/02/22 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (SOLAS), 1974, AS AMENDED. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.20 � 07/02/22 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/22 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. 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. 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. 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 6 Friday 11th February 2022
Friday 11th February 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 6, 2022 � Friday 11th February 2022 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 updated merchant shipping notice entitled 'ILO Work in Fishing Convention 2007 Minimum Age and Protection for Young Persons on Fishing Vessels'. Norway has published a new circular entitled 'Use of wrong MMSI number for daughter craft EPIRBs'. Liberia � has released seven new or updated documents: a marine advisory note entitled 'Requirements for Seafarers (Officer�s Level) Eligibility to Take the Liberian Examination Online' six marine notices: 'Official and Other Forms and Publications' 'Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)' 'Safety of Navigation - Nautical Charts, Publications and Notices to Mariners' 'Implementation of Revised Annex VI, Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships, of MARPOL' 'Examination System for Merchant Marine Personnel' 'Multiple Load Line Assignment Procedures'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Ship Protection Measures for Vessels transiting High Risk Areas'. Isle of Man � has a new technical advisory note entitled 'Commissioning Tests for Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS)'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published three new guidance documents: 'Guidance Notes on Fracture Analysis for Marine and Offshore Structures' 'Guide for Portable Accommodation Modules' 'Guide for Bridge Design and Navigational Equipment/Systems'. DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'Calculating the correct current rating to prevent cable overheating'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released a new technical circular entitled 'Exemption of Unmanned Non-Self-Propelled (UNSP) Barges from Survey and Certification Requirements'. Class NK � has published a technical news alert entitled 'Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Cyprus flag vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has released two new documents: a circular entitled 'American Steamship Owners Marine Insurance Company (Europe) Limited' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Mooring Line Failure and Make Safety a Part of Your Every Day'. SKULD � has published two new articles: 'Indonesia: Coal export ban' 'Time loss during crew change � responsibility when the contract is not clear'. Japan P&I Club � has released two new documents: a news alert entitled 'Beware of Parametric Rolling in Following Seas-Top Tier report' a circular entitled 'Stownet fishing season in Bisan Seto 2022 � The expected navigable water area in the traffic lane during the peak season'. The London P&I Club � has issued a new circular entitled 'Sanctions � Recent Deceptive Practices'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'Ukraine�s ports operating normally despite political tension with Russia'. Shipowners' Club � has published a new circular entitled 'Notice of Alteration to the Terms and Conditions of Insurance'. The Standard Club � has issued four news alerts: 'Chinese courts say no to unsupported fish farm claims' 'MARIN Notice to Mariners - Beware of Parametric Roll in following seas' 'Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI) Q4 2021 - the importance of wifi on board' 'Fines for excess bunker in Turkiye'. Steamship Mutual � has released two new circulars: 'February Board Meeting Report' 'Sanctions� activity directed at Shipping and its supporting Industries'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'MLC and Abandoned Seafarers - The Theory and the Practice'. UK P&I � has issued two new articles: 'COVID-19: How has the pandemic affected Members?' 'The International Group joins Top Tier project on container losses'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO � has released a news alert entitled 'States urged to accept treaty amendments to expand IMO Council'. USCG � has issued a new article entitled 'Recap of the 8th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 8)'. Recent Accident Reports Canada � The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has released a safety investigation report into an incident in which the bulk carrier 'CSL Tadoussac' struck the berth while berthing under the conduct of a pilot in the Port of Qu�bec. It was found that an unanticipated current prevented the vessel from completing the planned turn that would bring it parallel to the berth as it approached. Further, the Master and pilot did not communicate effectively during the operation - essential information was found not to have been shared, and there was no discussion of a contingency plan as the vessel approached the berth. Recent IMO Circulars MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.20 � 07/02/22 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/22 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. 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. 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. 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 5 Friday 4th February 2022
Friday 4th February 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 5, 2022 � Friday 4th February 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 a new marine advisory note entitled 'Updated Requirements in Relation to Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)'. Marshall Islands � has issued five new or updated documents: four marine notices: 'National Safety Requirements for Miscellaneous Vessels' 'Special Purpose Ships' 'National Safety Requirements for Offshore Supply Vessels' 'National Safety Requirements for Vessels Carrying Persons in Addition to Crew' a marine guideline entitled 'Offshore Wind Farm Installation, Maintenance, and Support Vessels'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans for Oil and/or Noxious Liquid Substances' 'Principles of Minimum Safe Manning'. Bahamas � has released six new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'MARPOL Annex IV - Sewage Pollution Prevention' 'Continuous Synopsis Records' four technical alerts: 'Validation of Discharge Certificates' 'Electronic STCW Certificates' 'MARPOL VI, Reg.22A - IMO List of Ships Expected to Submit Fuel Report for 2021' 'United States of America Executive Order on Venezuela'. Hong Kong � has issued a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'A fatal fall accident happened on board while washing the hatch coaming'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'Renewal of Civil Liability Certificates (CLC, Bunkers, Wreck Removal, Athens PLR) - Delay in submission of applications'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping � has released four new technical circulars: 'Pilot Transfer Arrangements' 'Republic of Marshall Islands MSA No. 01-22 Reg. Global Positioning System (GPS) Rollover-2022' 'Liberia - Acceptance and Registration of Iridium GMDSS Terminals on Liberian Flagged Vessels' 'Bahamas Maritime Authority Technical Alert 22-01 Reg Interim Policy on Extension/ Postponement of surveys/ audits and inspections due to COVID-19 pandemic'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Sanctions - Recent Deceptive Practices IG P&I The American Club SKULD Britannia P&I Japan P&I Club North Shipowners' Club The Swedish Club West UK P&I. Report on Parametric Rolling The American Club The London P&I Club North Shipowners' Club The Swedish Club West. The American Club � has released a new member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Tugboat - Mariner Slips on Ice'. GARD � has published a new alert entitled 'Prepare for a longer �AGM moth� season in 2022'. Japan P&I Club � has released a new circular entitled 'Alterations to the Rules of the Association'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'Pre-arrival reporting process for vessels calling at Nigerian ports and terminals aims to tackle corruption'. Shipowners' Club � has published two new circulars: 'Yacht Personal Accident Cover � Basic' 'Personal Accident Cover � Basic'. The Standard Club � has issued three news alerts: 'Unpacking Seafarers Happiness 2021 Q4 Survey Results' 'Nigerian authorities step-up anti-corruption enforcement at ports and terminals' 'Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) new Rules to apply from 1 January 2022'. The Swedish Club � has released a new member alert entitled 'MSS Case February: Stevedore injured by twistlock'. West � has released three news alerts: 'New BIMCO Force Majeure Clause for 2022' 'Security in a Changing World' 'Remote Survey Guide for Precautionary Dry Cargo Surveys where Boarding is not Permitted'. UK P&I � has issued three new articles: 'China - Supreme Court�s Memorandum of National Courts� Symposium on Commercial and Maritime Cases' 'Case Study: A falling incident from a ladder' 'The Capsizing of the Herald of Free Enterprise'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released the January 2022 issue of their Newsletter. ICS � has announced the release of their report 'Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2021/2022'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into an incident on board the bulk carrier 'Giulia I' in which five crew members were seriously injured, with one fatality. The crew members were on the forecastle deck during inclement weather, attempting to cover the spurling pipes, when a large wave washed over the deck and swept them all across the forecastle. It was found that the crew members had not been wearing life vests or safety harnesses during this operation. New Zealand � The TAIC has released an investigation report into a loss of manoeuvrability experienced by the bulk log carrier 'Funing' while leaving the Port of Tauranga. This resulted in the vessel's rudder and propeller becoming entangled in a channel marker buoy's mooring chain. It was found that the vessel's engineers had identified a fault with the main engine during the pre-departure tests, but had not confirmed that it was fixed before the vessel departed. They had also not fully communicated the nature and implications of the fault with the bridge team. Recent IMO Circulars COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/21 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. 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. 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. 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 4 Friday 28th January 2022
Friday 28th January 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 4, 2022 � Friday 28th January 2022 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 a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Indonesian Naval Arrests of Commercial Vessels East of Singapore'. Bahamas � has published two new or updated information notices: 'Emergency Response Officer' 'Minimum Requirements for Seafarer Photographs and Signatures'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'New Directory of Services of Shipping Deputy Ministry'. Bermuda � has released two new documents: a guidance notice entitled 'Marine Equipment � Acceptance of Testing Standards' a shipping notice entitled 'Contact Details and Index of Shipping Notices'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released three new documents: a news alert entitled 'SDC 9 Brief' two guidance documents: 'Guide for Hybrid Electric Power Systems for Marine and Offshore Installations' 'Guide for Exhaust Emission Abatement'. Bureau Veritas � has published two new documents: a guidance document entitled 'Ships using fuel cells' a news alert entitled 'Directive on Port Reception Facilities � European Commission Adopts Implementing Regulations'. DNV � has issued two news alerts: 'Heads-up on EU MRV and IMO DCS in 2022' 'IMO Sub-Committee on ship design and construction (SDC 8)'. Class NK � has released a technical news alert entitled 'IHM Certificate to Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials and EU Regulation on Ship Recycling for Japanese flagged ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Shipping Industry Guidance � Pilot Transfer Arrangements'. GARD � has published a new circular entitled 'Special Circular to fixed premium P&I Members and Small Craft customers - special extension of cover for communicable disease/coronavirus risks'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'Fuel change-over procedure'. Britannia P&I � has released two news alerts: 'Indonesia: Ban on Coal Exports Eases' 'Brazil: Warning of Drug Smuggling'. The Standard Club � has issued nine news alerts: 'ICS Guidance on Bridge Procedures and Pilot transfers' 'The Standard Club Ireland DAC ('Standard Ireland') and The Shipowners' Mutual Strike Insurance Association Europe ('SIE')' 'Standard Club warns seafarer discontent storing up longer term problems' 'IMB 2021 Piracy and Armed Robbery Report' 'Indonesia � Detention of anchored vessels by the Navy update' 'Indonesian coal export ban update' 'BIMCO publishes Force Majeure Clause 2022' 'SGMF guide on 'LNG as a marine fuel � Safety and Operational Guidelines � Bunkering' (version 3)' 'Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements � Version 3 (2022)'. West � has released a circular entitled 'Class 1 & 2 Rules Changes for 2022'. UK P&I � has issued three new articles: 'Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) Update' 'MARPOL Annex VI Amendments adopted at MEPC 75 - In effect on 1st April 2022' 'China � Pilot programme opening up coastal carriage to vessels of foreign Container Lines'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has issued a news alert entitled 'SIRE 2.0 Question Library Published'. MCA � has opened a consultation on a proposed amendment to MSN 1747(M), which sets out boundaries of sea areas around the UK coast and is seeking views. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has recently 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 recently 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 COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/21 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. 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. 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. 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 3 Friday 21st January 2022
Friday 21st January 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 3, 2022 � Friday 21st January 2022 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 'International code for ships operating in polar waters (Polar Code)'. Norway � has issued a new circular entitled 'Personnel safety on board vessels'. Australia � has published a new marine notice entitled 'MARPOL Annex V (Garbage) Discharges'. Marshall Islands � has released three new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Conducting Surveys and Certificates for Private Yachts' a marine guideline entitled 'Carbon Dioxide Emissions Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification in the European Union and United Kingdom' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Australian Maritime Safety Authority Focused Inspection Campaign on Planned Maintenance'. Bahamas � has released six new or updated documents: an information notice entitled 'Passenger Operations (COVID19)' five marine notices: 'HCFC Refrigerants' 'Sanctions against Certain States' 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006' 'Inventory of Hazardous Materials - Statements of Compliance' 'Marine Notices, Information Notices & Yacht Notices'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'Safeguard shaft seals and propeller shaft bearings � avoid costly failures'. Class NK � has released a technical news alert entitled 'Revised Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies (EEDI and EEXI related)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued five new documents: a circular entitled 'Changes to the Rules of the Association for the 2022 Policy Year' four member alerts: 'Good Catch Updates: Corrosion of Twist Lock Foundations and Pad Eyes' 'International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and International Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA) Updated Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements' 'Environmental Pollution Fines in Turkey: An Update' 'Australia Mandates Biofouling Management Plan and Record Book'. GARD � has published three new documents: a new circular entitled 'Amendments to Rules 2022' two alerts: 'Verification of electronic statutory and class certificates' 'Ghana withdraws Directive imposing fines on ships with unvaccinated personnel'. Japan P&I � has issued a news alert entitled 'Report on the 609th Meeting of the Board of Directors'. London P&I Club � has released a new circular entitled 'Class 5, The Protecting and Indemnity Class'. The Shipowners' Club � has published three new documents: a news alert entitled 'EGM 18 January 2022 Minutes' two circulars: 'Personal Accident Cover � Enhanced' 'Yacht Personal Accident Cover � Enhanced'. The Swedish Club � has published a member alert entitled 'MSS Case January: Serious injury during inspection'. West � has released two news alerts: 'Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements (Revised Version) Published' 'MARPOL - Amendments to Annex VI on Fuel Sampling and Testing'. UK P&I � has issued seven new articles: 'Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Winter Blues' 'Ghana: No Fines But Covid-19 Vaccination Still Mandatory' 'Australia � AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign on Planned Maintenance � 15 Jan to 30 Mar 2022' 'Australia: AMSA Marine Notice relating to ECDIS' 'Brazil - Cabotage Rules Undergoing Major Overhaul' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'BIMCO SEV-GUARDCON for Employment of Security Escort Vessels'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA � has published the 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping Report' for January 2022. GARD � has released two new insight articles: 'Geofencing � targeted and timely loss prevention advice to Members' 'Learning from experience � The Trans Carrier nurdle spill'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has recently 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 recently 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 COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/21 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. 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. 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 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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