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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 18 Friday 05th May 2023
Friday 05th May 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 18, 2023 – Friday 5th May 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued an amendment: ‘MGN 370 (M+F) The Dreadnought Medical Service, St Thomas' Hospital London’. Panama – has published a marine notice entitled ‘MMN-02/2023 Fujairah Requirements for Tankers and Gas Carriers’. Marshall Islands – has published a new guideline entitled ‘Guidelines for Voyage Planning’. Singapore – has issued two Shipping Circulars: ‘MAY - Notices to Mariners No 27 to 31’ ‘Port Marine Notice No. 35 of 2023 Scheduled Maintenance of ICA Crew System on 03 and 07 May’. Hong Kong – has issued six information notices: 'A fatal electrocution accident happened on board while cleaning cargo hold 'Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2’ ‘Revised Interim Guidelines on Life-saving Appliances and Arrangements for Ships Operating in Polar Waters’ ‘Revised Guidelines for the Approval of Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire- extinguishing Systems for the Protection of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk’ ‘Adoption of the Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)’ ‘Adoption of the Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for the Long-range Identification and Tracking of Ships’. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) – has released a new update entitled 'PR10 Brief’. DNV – Has released a new technical document entitled ‘IHM renewal and maintenance - how to manage’. Class NK – has published two updates: ‘Released TEC-1296 - Isle of Man - Annual Fee Discounts for Vessels Using Green Technology’ ‘ClassNK releases white paper - Towards MASS social implementation Bureau Veritas – has published a two new documents: ‘PPR 10 – 24 April To 28 April 2023’ ‘GTT, TotalEnergies, LMG and Bureau Veritas join forces to develop a large-scale LH2 Carrier’. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released four member alerts: ‘Stowaway Activity in the Dominican Republic-Puerto Rico Trade’ ‘Good Catch Update: High and Mighty - Anticipating US River High Water Effects’ 'Currents - the American Club's In-house Newsletter' 'Brazil: International Seafarer Identification Document (SID)'. GARD – has published an update entitled ‘Navigating safely through the seasonal fishing ban in Chinese waters’. The London P&I – has published a circular entitled ‘Circular 7.133: Additional Premium Areas'. SKULD – has updated an article entitled ‘Turkey: Pollution fines and criminal proceedings 2023’. Britannia P&I – has released three updates: ‘Loss Prevention Webinar: Piracy and armed robbery’ ‘Port Sudan: Situation remains stable' ‘Brazil – Seaman’s book no longer valid for immigration purposes. North Standard – has issued a Industry News Alert entitled ‘Russia - Ukraine War: Impact on Shipping’. West – has issued an bulletin entitled ‘Brazil – Changes to the Immigration Requirements for Seafarers’. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Coast Guard Maritime Commons – Have released ‘Information on delays in the production of merchant mariner credentials’. IIMS – have published ‘How to protect battery systems update by the Norwegian Maritime Authority’. EMSA – have released their 'April Newsletter'. New from Witherbys Out Now! eBook available now! eBook available now! Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of a crew member on board the 'Moana Chief' as it was leaving the Port of Auckland. As the telescopic accommodation ladder was being retrieved, a crew member’s lower leg became trapped between the fixed upper ladder and the moving lower ladder, resulting in serious injury to their leg. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 107/14/5 – 03/05/2023 – SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. MSC 107/5/9 – 03/05/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). MSC 107/14/2 – 03/05/2023 – SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. MSC 107/17/31 – 02/05/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. MSC 107/12/2 – 02/05/2023 – SHIP DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. MSC 107/14/1 – 02/05/2023 – SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. MSC 107/5/12 – 02/05/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). MSC 107/14/3 – 02/05/2023 – SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. MSC 107/5/10 – 02/05/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). MSC 107/14/4 – 02/05/2023 – SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne – effective 1 January 2023 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 17 Friday 28th April 2023
Friday 28th April 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 17, 2023 – Friday 28th April 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued two amendments: 'MGN 276 (M+F) Amendment 1: Fire protection - maintenance of portable fire extinguishers' 'MGN 374 (M+F) Amendment 1: Periodic inspection and testing of seamless steel pressurised gas cylinders'. Australia – has published a Marine Order entitled 'Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements — national law) Amendment Order 2023'. USA – has issued a Marine Safety Bulletin entitled 'Merchant Mariner Credentialing Delays'. Liberia – has issued a Marine Advisory entitled 'Guidance on the Continued Validity of VHF Radiocommunications Equipment Installed and Used on Ships and Other Vessels'. Marshall Islands – has produced three notices: 'Implementation of Mandatory International Maritime Instruments' 'Entities Acting on Behalf of the Maritime Administrator and their Roles in Ensuring Compliance with Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations' 'Ballast Water Management'. Singapore – has published two circulars: 'APR (Supplementary) – Notices to Mariners No 25 to 26' 'Use of Automated Lanes to Sea Crew of all Nationalities'. Hong Kong – has issued two information notices: 'Knowledge of Hong Kong Maritime Legislation as required by Regulation I/10, paragraph 2 of STCW Convention' 'A fatal accident happened on board during lifting operation'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published four documents: 'BV Delivers an Approval in Principle o a New-Gen Offshore Access Gangway Facility' 'A*Star Establishes Centre for Maritime Digitalisation with Flagship Research Programme to Deploy AI Technologies in the Maritime Industry' 'Emergency Response Service (ERS)' 'Approval of Service Suppliers'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Japan P&I Club – has released two member alerts: 'USA – Increase in OPA 90 Limits of Liability' 'China-Qingdao and Shanghai Ports-Focus on Ships with Mechanical and Electrical Failures by PSCOs'. The Shipowners' Club – has released a bulletin entitled 'Contracting themes in offshore wind charters' . The Swedish Club – has issued a circular entitled 'War Risk Insurance 2023 - Notice of cancellation' . West – has issued a two bulletins: 'Disruption and Closure of the Port of Port Sudan (Update) ' 'Poles Apart? An Introduction to the Regulation of Polar Shipping'. UK P&I – has released a member alert entitled 'Bulk cargo shortage claim in China' . SKULD – has issued two new articles: 'Maritime security: 2022 year in review' 'Sudan: Update and maritime implications'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA – has released their ' EMSA Facts & Figures 2022 '. IIMS – has published an evaluation of the USCG PSC Report 2022 . New from Witherbys eBook available now! Out Now! eBook available now! Recent Accident Reports New Zealand – The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of a crew member on board the 'Moana Chief' as it was leaving the Port of Auckland. As the telescopic accommodation ladder was being retrieved, a crew member’s lower leg became trapped between the fixed upper ladder and the moving lower ladder, resulting in serious injury to their leg. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC 80/INF.7 – 24/04/2023 – HARMFUL AQUATIC ORGANISMS IN BALLAST WATER. MEPC 80/INF.11 – 24/04/2023 – HARMFUL AQUATIC ORGANISMS IN BALLAST WATER. MEPC 80/6/4 – 24/04/2023 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SHIPS. FAL.1/Circ.120 – 24/04/2023 – CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965, AS AMENDED. MSC 107/3/6 – 24/04/2023 – CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. MSC 107/6/4 – 24/04/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF FURTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF SHIPS RELATING TO THE USE OF FUEL OIL. MSC 107/6/3 – 24/04/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF FURTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF SHIPS RELATING TO THE USE OF FUEL OIL. MSC 107/6/5 – 24/04/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF FURTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF SHIPS RELATING TO THE USE OF FUEL OIL. MSC 107/17/29 – 24/04/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. VP.FOEIPPR2 – 24/04/2023 – Black carbon emissions from ships impacting the Arctic. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne – effective 1 January 2023 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 16 Friday 21st April 2023
Friday 21st April 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 16, 2023 – Friday 21st April 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued an amendment entitled 'MGN 394 (M+F) Amendment 1: Local supplier of fuel oil registration'. Panama – has published a circular entitled 'Regulations of Maritime Labour Inspection and other provisions regarding life, work, accommodation, certification and endowment conditions of seafarers on board ships of Panamanian flag'. Singapore – has issued four updates: 'Port Marine Notice No. 30 of 2023 Repair Works on Floating Sea Barrier Off Sentosa' 'Port Marine Notice No. 31 of 2023 Supply and Delivery of Sand at Changi East Deposition Area (CEDA)' 'Port Marine Notice No. 32 of 2023 Maintenance Work at Shell Single Buoy Mooring' 'Port Marine Notice No. 33 of 2023 Repair Works on Pontoon at Pulau Seringat'. Hong Kong – has issued one amendment entitled 'Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I and II and the IBC Code'. Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society – has published a document entitled 'Technical Guidelines for Data Exchange of Ship Digital Survey 2023'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released a Technical Circular entitled 'Guidance for recording entries in the Ballast Water Record Book'. Lloyd's Register – has published an update entitled 'Amendments to MARPOL Annex I - Prohibition on the use and carriage for use as fuel of heavy fuel oil by ships in Arctic waters'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released two member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: Incident Damages Captain's Pride (COLREGS)' 'Notice to Mariners: Waters Around Taiwan'. GARD – has issued an update 'Slow down for right whales along the North American East Coast'. West – has issued three news articles: 'Sudan - Disruption and Closure of the Port of Port Sudan' 'Biosecurity - Insect Infestation on Ships' 'AIS Assisted Collisions'. SKULD – has issued two articles: 'A vessel’s preparation before crude oil loading' 'Guidelines on carriage of lithium-ion batteries in containers'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA – has released their RPAS survey questionnaire for maritime authorities in the EU and EFTA 2023. UK P&I – has published a new Lesson Learnt with Death of an Engine Rating. New from Witherbys eBook available now! Out Now! eBook available now! Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the fire in a cargo container on deck, on board the MV 'CMA CGM Rabelais'. The accident resulted in a serious injury to a crew member during the fire-fighting operation. Ireland – The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) has released a report into the sinking of the FV 'Anna Louise' near Glengarriff Harbour, Bantry Bay, Co. Cork. The accident was caused by a wave coming over the stern flooding the boat. No injuries were reported. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 107/3/7 – 20/04/2023 – CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. MSC 107/2/4 – 20/04/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. MSC 107/2/5 – 20/04/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. PPR 10/J/4 – 19/04/2023 – PROVISIONAL TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE WORKING, TECHNICAL AND DRAFTING GROUPS EXPECTED TO BE ESTABLISHED DURING PPR 10. PPR 10/J/6 – 19/04/2023 – BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND SUMMARIES OF DOCUMENTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS 5, 14 AND 17 RELATING TO MARINE BIOSAFETY. C 129/4(A)/2 – 19/04/2023 – STRATEGY, PLANNING AND REFORM. C 129/4(A)/1 – 19/04/2023 – STRATEGY, PLANNING AND REFORM. MSC 107/17/27 – 19/04/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. MSC 107/17/30 – 19/04/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. MSC 107/15/3 – 19/04/2023 – NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND SEARCH AND RESCUE. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne – effective 1 January 2023 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 15 Friday 14th April 2023
Friday 14th April 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 15, 2023 – Friday 14th April 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA – has issued two updates: 'Fire Safety on Small Passenger Vessels' 'Improper Use of Heat Cables is a Fire Hazard'. Liberia – has released two updates: 'Marine Security Advisory: 02/2023 - U.S. Coast Guard Revises Security Advisory Regarding Ports Not Maintaining Effective Anti-Terrorism Measures' 'Marine Advisory: 07/2023 - Safety Construction Intermediate And Renewal Survey Windows'. Panama – has published a circular entitled 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear.' Singapore – has issued three updates 'Port Marine Notice No.29 of 2023 Construction of Marine Viaduct Off Woodlands Jetty' 'Port Marine Notice No.28 of 2023 Reclamation And Marine Works At Tuas Western Coast' 'APR (Supplementary) – Notices to Mariners No 23 to 24'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published a document entitled 'Vitol's V-Bunkers Unveils First Electric - Hybrid Bunker Tanker in Singapore'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released three member alerts: 'Panama Canal Green Vessel Classification System' 'Port of New Orleans US CBP Policy Regarding Ship Slops and Sludge' 'Colombia Drug Smuggling - Report 2023'. GARD – has issued an update 'Drug smuggling on the increase in Mexican ports'. Japan P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Measures to assure safe navigation during the peak season of drift-net fishing in the Seto Inland Sea'. Britannia P&I – has issued a document entitled 'Cargo Ventilation Logs'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'MSS Case April: Injury in heavy weather'. West P&I Club – has published two updates: 'USA - Updated Californian “At Berth” Regulation and New Reporting Requirements (Updated)' 'AIS Assisted Collisions'. UK P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'Crew Health Advice: Parkinson's Disease'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMB – has released their Q1 Piracy Report for 2023. CHIRP – has published their annual digest 2022/23. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the fire in a cargo container on deck, on board the MV 'CMA CGM Rabelais'. The accident resulted in a serious injury to a crew member during the fire-fighting operation. Ireland – The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) has released a report into the sinking of the FV 'Anna Louise' near Glengarriff Harbour, Bantry Bay, Co. Cork. The accident was caused by a wave coming over the stern flooding the boat. No injuries were reported. Recent IMO Circulars MSC 107/19/1 – 12/04/2023 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. MEPC 80/6/2 – 12/04/2023 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SHIPS. MSC 107/2/1 – 12/04/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. MEPC 80/INF.6 – 12/04/2023 – REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. MASS-JWG 2/2/5 – 12/04/2023 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSES OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. MEPC 80/12 – 12/04/2023 – TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT. MASS-JWG 2/WP.2 – 12/04/2023 – CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMAT AND INPUT RECEIVED FOR THE TABLE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION FOR THE PREFERRED OPTION FOR ADDRESSING MASS COMMON ISSUES OF THE MSC, LEG AND FAL COMMITTEES (MASS-JWG 1/WP.1, ANNEX 1). Circular Letter No.4706 – 11/04/2023 – "Making headway on the IMO MASS Code" Symposium co-sponsored by IMO and the Republic of Korea (30 May 2023). NCSR 10/21/11 – 11/04/2023 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. NCSR 10/9/1 – 11/04/2023 – AMENDMENTS TO ECDIS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (RESOLUTION MSC.530(106)) TO FACILITATE A STANDARDIZED DIGITAL EXCHANGE OF SHIPS' ROUTE PLANS. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne – effective 1 January 2023 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 14 Friday 7th April 2023
Friday 7th April 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 14, 2023 – Friday 7th April 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has published three updates: • 'MGN 684 (M) Safety of powered watercraft' • 'MIN 538 Amendment 5 (M) Codes of practice – authorisation of certifying authorities' • 'MGN 683 (M+F) IMO carbon reduction measures'. • USA – has issued a marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Reduced Visibility from the Navigation Bridge'. • Singapore – has released a port marine notice entitled 'Repair Works at Police Coast Guard Lim Chu Kang Base'. Recent Class Society Guidance • China Classification Society – has published a document entitled 'Rules for Construction of Ocean-going Steel Fishing Vessels 2023 RCN No.1'. • Indian Register of Shipping – has issued two updates: • 'Prohibition on the use and carriage for use as fuel of heavy fuel oil by ships in Arctic waters' • 'Measures to Improve Compliance and Minimize Risk of Port State Control Detentions'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: The New Guy Animated Images'. • Gard – has issued three updates: • 'A brief introduction to the High Seas Treaty' • 'The Asian Gypsy Moth has been given a new name' • 'Lithium-ion battery fires – industry guidance and conference address risks'. • Japan P&I Club – has published three updates: • 'IG launches a second safety animation to help prevent injuries and loss of life during mooring operations'. • 'Status of Maritime Conventions (as of 1 April 2023)' • 'Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route and its vicinity in 2023-Result of navigation safety measures'. • The Shipowners' Club – has released an update entitled 'Technology, risk and insurance – Getting the right perspective'. • West P&I Club – has published two updates: • 'FuelEU Maritime - Looking at the Potential Implications on Ships' • 'China - Guangxi MSA Announces New Shipping Routes for the Beibu Gulf'. • UK P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'California - CARB Mandatory At-Berth Regulation'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • UK MAIB – has released volume one of their safety digest for 2023. • Britannia P&I Club – has published the April edition of Crew Watch. Recent Accident Reports • Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the fatal fall of a crew member on board the MV 'Seminole'. The accident occurred while the ship was berthed at Constan.a, Romania. The ship was required to shift 10 m astern and while heading to the aft mooring station to oversee the final securing of the mooring lines, the chief officer fell down a flight of stairs and was found unconscious. The injured chief officer was transferred by an ambulance to a local hospital, where he passed away two days later. Recent IMO Circulars • MSC 107/2/2 – 05/04/2023 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. • Circular Letter No.4710 – 05/04/2023 – Seventy-third session of the Technical Cooperation Committee (16 to 19 October 2023). • TC 73/1 – 05/04/2023 – PROVISIONAL AGENDA. • Circular Letter No.4702 – 05/04/2023 – Fifteenth meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (26 to 30 June 2023). • MSC 107/INF.15 – 05/04/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). • ISWG-GHG 14/INF.1 – 05/04/2023 – LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. • MSC 107/INF.16 – 05/04/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). • MSC 107/INF.12 – 05/04/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). • MSC 107/INF.10 – 05/04/2023 – GOAL-BASED NEW SHIP CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. • MSC 107/INF.17 – 05/04/2023 – MEASURES TO ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: • Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne – effective 1 January 2023 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. • 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) • 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) • 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) • 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) • 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) • 17-21 July – IMO Council • 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) • 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) • 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) • 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) • 23-24 November – IMO Council • 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Shipping Regulations and Guidance Forward this email to a friend Graphical user interface, website Description automatically generated Graphical user interface, website Description automatically generated Graphical user interface, application, PowerPoint Description automatically generated Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Website Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 13 Friday 31st March 2023
Friday 31st March 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 13, 2023 – Friday 31st March 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has published two updates: • 'MIN 690: Guidance on the MCA Oral Examination Booking, the Issue of Notices of Eligibility (NOEs) and the Online Oral Examination Processes' • 'MSN 1874 (M+F) Amendment 7 Marine Equipment – United Kingdom conformity assessment procedures for marine equipment, Other Approval and Standards'. • Cyprus – has issued three circulars: • '2024 IMO Gender Equality Award' • 'Crude oil and petroleum products of Russian Federation origin - reporting obligations' • 'Calculation of the Global Share for the Owners of Foreign Ships, Charterers and Ship Managers for the fiscal year 2023'. Recent Class Society Guidance • American Bureau of Shipping – has published a guidance note entitled 'Structural Direct Analysis for High-Speed Craft'. • Lloyd's Register – has released two updates: • 'EU ‘Fit for 55’ - EU ETS and updates to EU MRV' • 'EU ‘Fit for 55’ - FuelEU Regulation'. • Class NK – has issued four updates: • 'Compliance with the Ship Recycling Convention/Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 on Ship Recycling (EU-SRR)- For Liberian flagged vessels' • 'Notification for Survey / Audit Attendance by Recognized Organizations for Palau flagged vessel' • 'Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 79' • 'Designation of the Mediterranean Sea Area as an Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter (PM) under MARPOL ANNEX VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Ship Pollution in the Yangtze River Delta'. • Gard – has issued updated 'Guidance on Stowaways'. • Japan P&I Club – has published two updates: • 'Preventing Damage to Harbour Facilities-Part 4 and Part 5' • 'China-Circular on revised fishing ban periods'. • NorthStandard – has issued an update on the 'Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria'. • The Shipowners' Club – has released an update entitled 'Mooring Operations'. • West P&I Club – has published two updates: • 'South and Central America – Drug Smuggling' • 'Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates'. • UK P&I Club – has issued two updates: • 'IG launch second safety animation to help prevent injuries and loss of life during mooring operations' • 'Refugee and Migrant Crisis: An ongoing issue where shipping can make a difference'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • UK MAIB – has published details of their current investigations. Recent Accident Reports • Germany – The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has published an investigation report into the foundering of the sailing boat 'Silja', which resulted in the death of one crew member. The accident took place in the Accumer Ee tidal inlet, Germany and was caused by short, steep waves, which caused the boat to capsize. • Ireland – The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has published a report into the fire and loss of the yacht 'Black Magic' off the South Coast of Cork, Ireland. The outboard engine, which was mounted on the transom of the yacht caught fire. The fire rapidly spread and within an hour the yacht was consumed by fire and sank. No injuries were reported. Recent IMO Circulars • MSC 107/5/4 – 29/03/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). • FAL 47/INF.1 – 29/03/2023 – LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. • MSC 107/4 – 29/03/2023 – GOAL-BASED NEW SHIP CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. • NCSR 10/16/2 – 29/03/2023 – REVISION OF SOLAS REGULATION V/23 AND ASSOCIATED INSTRUMENTS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF PILOT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS. • MSC 107/4/2 – 28/03/2023 – GOAL-BASED NEW SHIP CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. • AFS.1/Circ.86 – 28/03/2023 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS, 2001. • MSC 107/17/15 – 28/03/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. • MSC 107/13 – 27/03/2023 – HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. • NWRC.1/Circ.62 – 27/03/2023 – CONVENIO INTERNACIONAL DE NAIROBI SOBRE LA REMOCIÓN DE RESTOS DE NAUFRAGIO, 2007. • Circular Letter No.2554/Rev.4 – 27/03/2023 – Implementation of the IMO unique company and registered owner Identification number scheme (resolution MSC.160(78)). Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: • Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne– effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 • Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. • 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) • 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) • 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) • 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) • 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) • 17-21 July – IMO Council • 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) • 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) • 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) • 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) • 23-24 November – IMO Council • 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 12 Friday 24th March 2023
Friday 24th March 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 12, 2023 – Friday 24th March 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has published two guidance notes: • 'MGN663 (F) Enclosed space entry on fishing vessels' • 'MGN 319 (M+F) Amendment 1 electronic chart plotting systems for small vessels'. • USA – has issued a marine safety alert entitled 'Inflatable Boat Safety: Do Not Over-Pressurize!'. • Liberia – has released three updates: • 'Inventory of Hazardous Materials' • 'Approval of Liquified Gas Carrier Cargo Operations Manual' • 'Approval of Operational Manuals for Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems (ODMCS)' • Bahamas – has published a marine notice entitled 'Countries Recognised by The Bahamas in Accordance with STCW Regulation I/10'. • Singapore – has released five updates: • 'Mooring and Unmooring of Vessels off Pulau Tekong' • 'Guidelines for Preventing Pollution During Bunkering Operations' • 'Reclamation Work at Pulau Tekong' • 'Soil Investigation Work off Tanjong Penjuru' • 'Adjustment of Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) from Yellow to Green and Updated COVID-19 Measures'. • Cyprus – has issued a shipping circular entitled '2023 IMO Honours for Exceptional Bravery at Sea'. • Malta – has published two new technical notices: • 'Liferafts with Extended Servicing Intervals' • 'International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)'. Recent Class Society Guidance • Bureau Veritas – has published an update entitled 'Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact: BV has Developed an Audit Framework to Verify Environmental Claims'. • Class NK – has released a technical note entitled 'Special requirements for Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs) regarding Bahamas flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: 26th Layer of Paint Eliminates the Need for Bolts (Preventative Maintenance)'. • SKULD – has published two articles: • 'The charterer’s role in a casualty' • 'Certificates of compliance for tank vessels in the United States'. • Japan P&I Club – has published five updates: • 'Argentina-Wash damage and speed regulation, River Plate and Parana River' • 'Updates on Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) for Filipino Crew' • 'Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route and its vicinity in 2023-Navigation safety measures lifted' • 'Guidance on the Rules 2023' • 'China-Shanghai and Yangtze River Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Ship Pollution'. • NorthStandard – has issued two updates: • 'Yemen: Port Situation *Update*' • 'Status of Libyan Ports - *Update*'. • The Shipowners' Club – has released two updates: • 'Knock-for-knock clauses and towage agreements: A Greek law perspective' • 'The US Department of Treasury (OFAC) and the US Department of Justice issue a joint Compliance note'. • The Swedish Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Russian Crude oil and/or petroleum product price cap attestation requirements'. • West P&I Club – has released three updates: • 'Peru – Northern and Central Regions Experiencing Unusually High Rainfall'. • 'UAE – Pollution Fine for Soot Discharge from Ship’s Inert Gas Systems at the Port of Fujairah' • 'USA - Updated Californian “At Berth” Regulation and New Reporting Requirements (Updated)'. • UK P&I Club – has published an article entitled 'Shanghai Municipality and Jiangsu Province Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Ship Pollution'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • UK MAIB – has issued a safety bulletin highlighting the hazards of flexible hose installations. Recent Accident Reports • Australia – The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a transport safety report into the collision between the bulk carrier 'Goliath' and the tugs 'York Cove' and 'Campbell Cove'. The incident occurred in Devonport, Tasmania. The tugs, which were unmanned at the time, sustained significant damage and subsequently sank. Pollution control and oil spill recovery measures were initiated, and the ensuing loss of fuel and other oils from the tugs were largely contained. 'Goliath' sustained minor damage to its bow. • Canada – The Transport Safety Board of Canada has published a marine transportation safety investigation report into the sinking of the fishing vessel 'Chief William Saulis', 12 nm north-north-east of Digby, Nova Scotia. As of December 2022, the body of one crew member had been recovered, with the other five crew members still missing. Recent IMO Circulars • PPR 10/5/8 – 23/03/2023 – REVIEW OF THE 2011 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BIOFOULING TO MINIMIZE THE TRANSFER OF INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES (RESOLUTION MEPC.207(62)). • PPR 10/5/10 – 23/03/2023 – REVIEW OF THE 2011 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BIOFOULING TO MINIMIZE THE TRANSFER OF INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES (RESOLUTION MEPC.207(62)). • PPR 10/5/11 – 22/03/2023 – REVIEW OF THE 2011 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BIOFOULING TO MINIMIZE THE TRANSFER OF INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES (RESOLUTION MEPC.207(62)). • MSC 107/19/3 – 22/03/2023 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. • MSC 107/17/9 – 22/03/2023 – WORK PROGRAMME. • MEPC 80/INF.2 – 22/03/2023 – HARMFUL AQUATIC ORGANISMS IN BALLAST WATER. • MEPC 107/INF.2 – 22/03/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF A GOAL-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). • Circular Letter No.4700 – 21/03/2023 – International Day for Women in Maritime(18 May 2023) and Global Conference of the IMO Women in Maritime Associations (WIMAs) (18-19 May 2023). • NCSR 10/INF.9 – 21/03/2023 – DEVELOPMENT OF GLOBAL MARITIME SAR SERVICES, INCLUDING HARMONIZATION OF MARITIME AND AERONAUTICAL PROCEDURES. • MSC 107/12/1 – 21/03/2023 – SHIP DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: • Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne– effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 • Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. • 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) • 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) • 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) • 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) • 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) • 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) • 17-21 July – IMO Council • 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) • 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) • 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) • 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) • 23-24 November – IMO Council • 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 11 Friday 17th March 2023
Friday 17th March 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 11, 2023 – Friday 17th March 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has published three new or amended documents: two marine shipping notices: 'Food and Catering, Provision of Food and Fresh Water' 'ILO Work in Fishing Convention, Working Time' a marine guidance note entitled: 'ILO Work in Fishing Convention, Repatriation'. Liberia – has issued two marine advisories entitled: 'Guidance on Machinery Space Deficiencies' 'Minimum Requirements for Issuance of Dispensations'. Marshall Islands – has released three updated documents: a marine notice entitled: 'Carriage of Grain' a marine guidance titled: 'Maritime Cyber Risk Management' a marine safety advisory called 'Updating Very High Frequency (VHF) Radiocommunication Equipment'. Panama – has published two updated circulars: 'List of Recognized Organizations whose rules have been confirmed as conforming to the GBS' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear'. Singapore – has released two new documents: a shipping circular entitled: 'Resolutions Adopted by the 106th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization' a port marine circular: 'Replacement of Physical Landing Pass with Electronic Landing Pass for Arriving Sea Crew'. Hong Kong – has issued two new merchant shipping information notices: 'United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2023' 'United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) Regulation'. Cyprus – has published two new circulars: 'Cyprus Seafarer’s Identification and Sea Service Record Books (SISR Books) not required for certain categories of professionals working on board ocean going passenger ships and cruise ships under the Cyprus flag' 'Preventing drug and alcohol abuse on board Cyprus flagged vessels'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV – has published an update entitled 'Use Of EPL/SHaPoLi Power Reserve'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has released an article titled 'Bunker supply contracts – key considerations for the buyer'. Britannia – has published three new articles: 'Loss prevention brochure' 'Freight, demmurage and defence guide' 'Cover for third parties visiting or travelling on board'. The Shipowners' Club – has published an article entitled 'Risks associated with dirty engine room bilges'. West – has published two news articles entitled: 'New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published' 'India - Ban on Vessels Over Certain Age Profiles'. UK P&I Club – has issued two new circulars and three new articles: 'Circular 03/23: EU adopts 10th package of sanctions against Russia' 'Circular 04/23: US impose further sanctions against Russia' 'UN High Seas Treaty' 'The Modernisation of the Greek Code of Private Maritime Law' 'US - EPA Reminder of VGP Requirements'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released their February newsletter. ICS – has published two new articles: 'Disaster management for shipping and ports' 'Conserving biologically diverse areas beyond national boundaries'. Recent Accident Reports The Bahamas – The Bahamas Maritime Authority has recently published a marine safety investigation report into the collision between 'BGP Prospector' and an unnamed fishing vessel, which resulted in the loss of one life. The accident occurred off the coast of Suriname, where the 'BCP Prospector' was conducting seismic surveys. Following continued requests from the ship's chase vessel for the two fishing boats in the vicinity of the survey to recover their nets and vacate the area, the survey array's wide tow rope made contact with one of the fishing boats, causing it to capsize. Canada – The Transport Safety Board of Canada has recently published a marine transportation safety investigation report into the sinking of the tug 'Ingenika' and the barge 'Miller 204', which resulted in loss of life. The tug 'Ingenika', with 3 crew members on board, was towing the loaded barge 'Miller 204' in the Gardner Canal when the tug sank approximately 16 nm west-southwest of Kemano Bay, British Columbia. The barge subsequently drifted and went aground about 2.5 nm southwest from where the tug sank. The search and rescue operation located one surviving crew member on land and recovered the bodies of the two other crew members from the water. The barge was recovered; the tug was not found. Recent IMO Circulars SALVAGE.1/Circ.68 – 15/03/2023 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON SALVAGE, 1989 LC-LP.1/Circ.101/Corr.1 – 10/03/2023 CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL LC-LP.1/Circ.105 – 10/03/2023 – CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL MASS-JWG 2/3/1 – 08/03/23 – CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMAT AND INPUT RECEIVED FOR THE TABLE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION THE PREFERRED OPTION FOR ADDRESSING MASS COMMON ISSUES OF THE MSC, LEG AND FAL COMMITTEES (MASS-JWG 1/WP.1, ANNEX 1). MASS-JWG 2/2/1 – 08/03/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSEs OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. MASS-JWG 2/2/2 – 07/03/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSES OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC106, FAL47 AND LEG110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. MASS-JWG 2/2/3 – 07/03/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSES OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. PPR 10/6/4 – 07/03/23 – REDUCTION OF THE IMPACT ON THE ARCTIC OF BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. PPR 10/5/6 – 07/03/23 – REVIEW OF THE 2011 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BIOFOULING TO MINIMIZE THE TRANSFER OF INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES (RESOLUTION MEPC.207(62)). LEG 110/4(a)/2 – 07/03/23 – FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne– effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 10 Friday 10th March 2023
Friday 10th March 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 10, 2023 – Friday 10th March 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has published four documents: • 'MGN 670 (M) Ships built on or after 1st January 2009 and engaged on international voyages – guidance on SOLAS chapter II-1' • 'MGN 671 (M) Subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships of 80m in length and over' • 'MSN 1698 (M) Amendment 1 - The merchant shipping (passenger ship construction: ships of classes I, II and II(A)) regulations 1998' • 'MSN 1907 (M) - Application to ships built before 1st January 2009 and engaged on international voyages'. • Liberia – has issued a marine advisory entitled 'Authorization to ROs to approve Shipboard Plans and Manuals'. • Marshall Islands – has released two updates: • 'Maritime Cyber Risk Management' • 'False EPIRB Distress Alerts' • Malta – has published a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Focus on Planned Maintenance During Port State Control in Australian Ports'. Recent Class Society Guidance • American Bureau of Shipping – has released a news alert entitled 'SSE 9 Brief'. • DNV – has published an update entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on Ships Systems and Equipment (SSE 9)'. • Indian Register of Shipping – has issued a technical circular entitled 'Rescue Boat Lifting Arrangement Failure'. • Korean Register of Shipping – has released four updates: • 'SSE 9 - News Flash' • 'MEPC 79 - News Final' • 'Advance notice on the revision of the Classification Technical Rules (Machinery Part)' • 'Notice for Amendments to the KR Technical Rules (Guidance for Pt 1)'. • Class NK – has published a news alert entitled 'Deadline approaching for annual submission of vessels' emissions data and UK MRV update'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has released three updates: • 'Cover for War and Terrorism Risks, and Cover in Respect of Biological and Bio-Chemical etc. Weapons and Computer Viruses – 2023 Policy Year' • 'United States and European Union Impose Further Sanctions on Russia' • 'Good Catch Update: Mariners Forced to Walk the Plank (Accommodation Ladder)'. • Japan P&I Club – has issued two new articles: • 'US impose further sanctions against Russia' • 'EU sanctions-10th sanctions package against Russia'. • NorthStandard – has published an article entitled 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2023'. • The Shipowners' Club – has released an article entitled 'Challenges and opportunities for oil and gas shipowners in transitioning to renewables'. • West – has published an article entitled 'UN "High Seas Treaty" – Looking at the Potential Implications on Ships'. • UK P&I Club – has published two new documents: • 'Rising interest in methanol as ship fuel' • 'Crew Health Advice: Kidneys'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • IMO – has released a summary of the new BBNJ treaty. Recent Accident Reports • The Bahamas – The Bahamas Maritime Authority has published a marine safety investigation report into the collision between 'BGP Prospector' and an unnamed fishing vessel, which resulted in the loss of one life. The accident occurred off the coast of Suriname, where the 'BCP Prospector' was conducting seismic surveys. Following continued requests from the ship's chase vessel for the two fishing boats in the vicinity of the survey to recover their nets and vacate the area, the survey array's wide tow rope made contact with one of the fishing boats, causing it to capsize. • Canada – The Transport Safety Board of Canada has published a marine transportation safety investigation report into the sinking of the tug 'Ingenika' and the barge 'Miller 204', which resulted in loss of life. The tug 'Ingenika', with 3 crew members on board, was towing the loaded barge 'Miller 204' in the Gardner Canal when the tug sank approximately 16 nm west-southwest of Kemano Bay, British Columbia. The barge subsequently drifted and went aground about 2.5 nm southwest from where the tug sank. The search and rescue operation located one surviving crew member on land and recovered the bodies of the two other crew members from the water. The barge was recovered; the tug was not found. Recent IMO Circulars • MASS-JWG 2/3/1 – 08/03/23 – ONSIDERATION OF THE FORMAT AND INPUT RECEIVED FOR THE TABLE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION THE PREFERRED OPTION FOR ADDRESSING MASS COMMON ISSUES OF THE MSC, LEG AND FAL COMMITTEES (MASS-JWG 1/WP.1, ANNEX 1). • MASS-JWG 2/2/1 – 08/03/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSEs OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. • MASS-JWG 2/2/2 – 07/03/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSES OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC106, FAL47 AND LEG110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. • MASS-JWG 2/2/3 – 07/03/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSES OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. • PPR 10/6/4 – 07/03/23 – REDUCTION OF THE IMPACT ON THE ARCTIC OF BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. • PPR 10/5/6 – 07/03/23 – REVIEW OF THE 2011 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BIOFOULING TO MINIMIZE THE TRANSFER OF INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES (RESOLUTION MEPC.207(62)). • LEG 110/4(a)/2 – 07/03/23 – FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. • MASS-JWG 2/3 – 06/03/23 – CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMAT AND INPUT RECEIVED FOR THE TABLE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION THE PREFERRED OPTION FOR ADDRESSING MASS COMMON ISSUES OF THE MSC, LEG AND FAL COMMITTEES (MASS-JWG 1/WP.1, ANNEX 1). • LEG 110/4(a)/1 – 06/03/23 – FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. • MSC 107/4/1 – 06/03/23 – GOAL-BASED NEW SHIP CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: • Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne– effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 • Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. • 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) • 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) • 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) • 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) • 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) • 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) • 17-21 July – IMO Council • 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) • 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) • 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) • 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) • 23-24 November – IMO Council • 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 9 Friday 3rd March 2023
Friday 3rd March 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 9, 2023 – Friday 3rd March 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA – has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Reader Rule Delayed'. Bahamas – has released five technical alerts: 'Voluntary Early Implementation of Revised IMDG Code' 'Russia and Ukraine' 'Eusabi Water Mist Heads Failing to Activate' 'United States Coast Guard QUALSHIP 21 & E-Zero Program' 'MARPOL VI Reg 27 – IMO List of ships expected to submit fuel report for 2022'. Singapore – has published a shipping circular entitled 'List of Active Shipping Circulars'. Hong Kong – has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'A serious injury accident happened on board during cleaning of cargo hold hatch coaming'. Cyprus – has issued a new circular entitled 'Vaccines against the COVID-19 virus – National Vaccination Plan for Seafarers'. Bermuda – has published a new merchant shipping guidance notice entitled 'Amendment 41-22 to IMDG Code'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released two news alerts: 'New SOLAS Chapter XV – Safe Carriage of Industrial Personnel' 'Updated VHF Radiocommunication Performance Standards'. Bureau Veritas – has published five new guidance documents: 'Rules for the classification of offshore units' 'Rules for the classification of harbour equipment' 'Rules for the classification of crew boats' 'Propeller in composite materials' 'Rudders in composite materials'. Class NK – has released a new technical document entitled 'Carriage of immersion suits onboard Panama flagged ship'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I – has released a new document entitled 'Amendments to the International Group Agreement'. GARD – has issued two new articles: 'MARIN TopTier - Investigating the causes of stack collapse and container losses at sea' 'Piracy trends and high risk areas'. Britannia P&I Club – has published an article entitled 'Carriage of Windmill Turbine Blades'. The London P&I Club – has published a new circular entitled 'The Russian Oil Price Cap – Updated to include Petroleum Price Cap'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'MSS Case March: Lost balance while washing down caused fatal injury'. West – has released six news alerts: 'Malacca and Singapore Straits – Increase of Piracy Incidents' 'Greece enacts new Code of Private Maritime Law' 'West launch two new products' 'USA - Updated Californian “At Berth” Regulation and New Reporting Requirements' 'Panama Canal – New “Disruption Charge” Tariff Implemented by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP)' 'Increase in limits of liability under OPA 90'. UK P&I Club – has published two new documents: 'UK P&I Club announce positive 2023 renewal results' 'Customs Fines in Senegal'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released a new document entitled 'Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Air Pollution'. MCA – has opened a consultation on the proposed new regulations entitled 'The Merchant Shipping (Counting and registration of persons on board) (amendment) regulations 2023' and are seeking views. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of three crew members on board the LNG carrier 'Pearl LNG' during maintenance work on the fire jockey hydrophore tank. The crew members were attempting to remove the inspection cover from the hydrophore when it dislodged violently and unexpectedly. It was found that the hydrophore was still pressurised when the cover was removed. Denmark – The DMAIB has released a marine accident report into the serious injury of a crew member on board the passenger/Ro-Ro ship 'Crown Seaways' during mooring operations in Copenhagen. The crew member's foot was trapped between the warping roller and the spring line after he lost his balance. It was found that the crew were not following the procedural documents to guide them in the mooring operation, and the crew member in question was inexperienced in mooring operations and so was not fully aware of the hazards involved. Recent IMO Circulars STCW.2/Circ.114 – 27/02/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 IMO.7/Circ.7 – 21/02/23 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.4 – 21/02/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.11 – 16/02/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PPR 10/6/1 – 16/02/23 – REDUCTION OF THE IMPACT ON THE ARCTIC OF BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. PPR 10/INF.11 – 16/02/23 – FOLLOW-UP WORK EMANATING FROM THE ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS MARINE PLASTIC LITTER FROM SHIPS. MASS-JWG 2/2 – 16/02/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSEs OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. MSC 106/19/Add.1 – 16/02/23 – REPORT OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE ON ITS 106TH SESSION. CCC 9/5 – 16/02/23 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. LEG 110/4(d) – 15/02/23 – FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne– effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 8 Friday 24th February 2023
Friday 24th February 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 8, 2023 – Friday 24th February 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA – has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Updating Contact Information for TWIC and MMC Eligibility Determinations'. Liberia – has updated a marine notice entitled 'Ship Radio/GMDSS Logbooks and Logbook Retention Policy'. Marshall Islands – has released three new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Flag Implementation of the Price Cap Policy for Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Russian Federation Origin' 'Accommodations, Recreational Facilities, Food, Catering, and Water' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Rescue Boat Lifting Arrangement Failure'. Panama – has updated a circular entitled 'List of Approved P&I Clubs/Insurers'. Singapore – has published a shipping circular entitled 'Reporting any Changes in the Registered Particulars of a Singapore Ship'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published a new guidance document entitled 'Condition monitoring systems'. DNV – has released an article entitled 'Use of biofuels in shipping'. Indian Register of Shipping – has issued a new technical circular entitled 'Reporting of data pertaining to Fuel Consumption, Single-Use Plastic and Bunker Supply in the digitalized online reporting platform (Swachh Sagar Portal)'. Korean Register of Shipping – has released two technical news alerts: 'Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 106' 'Issuance of AFS Certificate in accordance with the amendment of the AFS Convention to add the Cybutryne to the list of banned substances (Additional Information)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released two new documents: a circular entitled 'Condition Survey Requirement for Tankers Carrying Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) as Cargo' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Putting Near Misses to Good Use Animated Images'. GARD – has issued an article entitled 'Safe handling and carriage of scrap metal in bulk'. Britannia P&I Club – has published an article entitled 'Drifting Offshore - Best Practice'. Japan P&I Club – has released a news alert entitled 'Carriage of Jet A1 fuel to Myanmar'. The London P&I Club – has published two new circulars: 'War Risks Renewals – Policy Year 2023/24' '2023/2024 – Policy Year arrangements'. NorthStandard – has released a news alert entitled 'Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria', and three circulars: 'The Launch of NorthStandard' 'The Rule Books and List of Correspondents (LOC) for NorthStandard Ltd and North of England P&I DAC 2023/24' 'Policy Year 2023 - Renewal'. Steamship Mutual – has released two new circulars: 'Appointment of new Partners and Managers' 'Confirmatory Letters of P&I Cover'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued a new circular entitled 'Club Rules 2023'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Turkey: Latest status on Limak Port'. West – has released two news alerts: '2023 Renewal: West’s premium exceeds US$300m for first time after successful renewal' 'Crew Changes – New Entry Requirements in Qatar and Venezuela'. UK P&I Club – has published a circular entitled 'War Risks P&I Excess Cover'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released the January 2023 issue of their Newsletter. SIGTTO – has published their Winter 2022–2023 Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has recently released a report into the accident on board the fishing vessel 'Klævtind 1', which foundered outside Bleik, Anda, Norway. The accident occurred after the vessel sailed too far on its set course and ran aground. An attempt was made to tow the vessel but this failed and it sank. All six members of the crew were rescued. Recent IMO Circulars IMO.7/Circ.7 – 21/02/23 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.4 – 21/02/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.11 – 16/02/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 PPR 10/6/1 – 16/02/23 – REDUCTION OF THE IMPACT ON THE ARCTIC OF BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. PPR 10/INF.11 – 16/02/23 – FOLLOW-UP WORK EMANATING FROM THE ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS MARINE PLASTIC LITTER FROM SHIPS. MASS-JWG 2/2 – 16/02/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSEs OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. MSC 106/19/Add.1 – 16/02/23 – REPORT OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE ON ITS 106TH SESSION. CCC 9/5 – 16/02/23 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. LEG 110/4(d) – 15/02/23 – FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. NCSR 10/10/5 – 15/02/23 – DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SERVICES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES ON MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI). Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne– effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 7 Friday 17th February 2023
Friday 17th February 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 7, 2023 – Friday 17th February 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has released a marine guidance note entitled 'Unmanned non-self-propelled barges – MARPOL Annexes I and IV Exemptions'. • USA – has published three documents: • 'Engine Room Exhaust Hazards on Fishing Vessels' • 'Verify Gateway Handhold Arrangements' • 'Reporting Sexual Misconduct on U.S. Vessels'. • Liberia – has issued a marine security advisory entitled 'Removal of the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA)' • Marshall Islands – has released two marine safety advisories: • 'Sunsetting of Traditional Paper Nautical Charts' • 'Fire-Fighting Outfits - Protective Clothing' • Singapore – has published four updates: • 'Crew Change and Shore Leave for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination' • 'Dredging Work at Police Coast Guard at Gul Basin' • 'Soil Investigation at Safti Live Firing Area and Off Kranji Dam' • 'Singaporean Notices to Mariners: Temporary and Preliminary Notes'. Recent Class Society Guidance • American Bureau of Shipping – has published two regulatory news items: • 'CARB at Berth Regulation' • 'HTW 9 Brief'. • DNV – has published an article entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee On Human Element, Training And Watchkeeping (HTW 9)'. • Class NK – has issued three updates: • 'Starting e-Certificate service for Japanese flagged vessels' • 'New versions (Ver. 10.0.0) of Structural Calculation Software for IACS' • 'New version of “PrimeShip-HULL” of Part C of the Rules is now available'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has released two new member alerts: • 'Turkey – P&I Cover Issue' • 'The Price Cap on Russian Oil: An Update'. • GARD – has issued two updates: • 'Enforcement of California’s new At-Berth Regulation began on 1 January 2023' • 'Summary of the International Group’s review into the potential for delays in the contracting and engagement of salvage services in marine casualties'. • Britannia P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Executive Summary of the Group’s Review into the Potential for Delays in the Contracting and Engagement of Salvage Services in Marine Casualties'. • North – has release seven news alerts: • 'No Scrubs: Countries and Ports where Restrictions on EGCS Discharges Apply *Update*' • 'COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak - Impact on Shipping *Update*' • 'US and Canada release Flighted Spongy Moth Complex (Asian Gypsy Moth) requirements for 2023' • 'Russia - Ukraine War: Impact on shipping' • 'CARB to Further Curb Exhaust Emissions from Ships in Californian Ports' • 'Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria' • 'Strikes close Finnish ports', • The Shipowners' Club – has issued three news alerts: • 'Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance for Smaller Craft Booklet 2023' • 'Passenger Dive Boat Liability Insurance FAQs 2023' • 'Updated IG Circular: The Price on Russian oil and petroleum products – Executive summary'. • West – has released four updates: • 'UKHO Intend to Cease Paper Chart Production by 2030 (Updated)' • 'Georgia - Drifting Sea Mines Reported off the Batumi Shoreline (Black Sea)' • 'China – Shanghai MSA issue changes to vessel traffic management in Changjiangkou' • 'West P&I 2023 Rule Book now available'. • UK P&I Club – has published four updates: • 'Venepandi Breaking News No.80: New protocol to crew changes on all Venezuelan ports' • 'California - CARB Mandatory At-Berth Regulation' • 'Panama Canal Authority - New "Disruption Charges" Tariff' • 'Inside Ship - Fasteners'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • IMO – has published an article entitled 'Learning the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic'. • UK MAIB – has released a list of their current accident investigations. Recent Accident Reports • Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has released a report into the accident on board the fishing vessel 'Klævtind 1', which foundered outside Bleik, Andøya, Norway. The accident occurred after the vessel sailed too far on its set course and ran aground. An attempt was made to tow the vessel but this failed and it sank. All six members of the crew were rescued. Recent IMO Circulars • PPR 10/6/1 – 16/02/23 – REDUCTION OF THE IMPACT ON THE ARCTIC OF BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. • PPR 10/INF.11 – 16/02/23 – FOLLOW-UP WORK EMANATING FROM THE ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS MARINE PLASTIC LITTER FROM SHIPS. • MASS-JWG 2/2 – 16/02/23 – COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE RSEs OF THE THREE COMMITTEES AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEM, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF MSC 106, FAL 47 AND LEG 110 AND ANY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO MASS-JWG 2 BY THE THREE COMMITTEES. • MSC 106/19/Add.1 – 16/02/23 – REPORT OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE ON ITS 106TH SESSION. • CCC 9/5 – 16/02/23 – AMENDMENTS TO THE IMSBC CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. • LEG 110/4(d) – 15/02/23 – FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. • NCSR 10/10/5 – 15/02/23 – DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SERVICES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES ON MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI). • E&T 38/2/3 – 15/02/23 – PREPARATION OF DRAFT EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS TO THE AMENDMENTS TO THE IMDG CODE (AMENDMENT 41-22). • E&T 38/3/6 – 15/02/23 – PREPARATION OF DRAFT AMENDMENTS (42-24) TO THE IMDG CODE. • MEPC.1/Circ/885/Rev.1 – 15/02/23 – PREPARATION OF DRAFT AMENDMENTS (42-24) TO THE IMDG CODE.REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ASSESSING IMPACTS ON STATES OF CANDIDATE MEASURES. Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: • Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 • Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne– effective 1 January 2023 • Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 • Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. • 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) • 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) • 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) • 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) • 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) • 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) • 17-21 July – IMO Council • 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) • 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) • 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) • 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) • 23-24 November – IMO Council • 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 6 Friday 10th February 2023
Friday 10th February 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 6, 2023 – Friday 10th February 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA – has released a safety alert entitled 'Saltwater Intrusion Causes Damage to Electric Vehicle Batteries'. Liberia – has published two new marine advisories entitled: 'Red Rocket Parachute Flare L-35 / L-35A (Pirolec)' 'Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI Regulations in the State of Israel'. Panama – has released four new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Panama Flag Annual Safety Inspection (ASI) - Fire Safety and ISM Questionnaire' three circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Immersion Suits requirement, inspection and service' 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)'. Singapore – has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Discontinuation of Harbour Craft Port Dues Concession for Floating Storage Units / Floating Storage Regassification Units Supporting LNG Bunkering and Breakbulk Activities in Port'. Cyprus – has released two new documents: a circular entitled 'Entry into force of amendments to IMO International Conventions and Instruments: June to December 2023' a sanctions information notice entitled 'New UN and EU restrictive measures against Somalia'. Recent Class Society Guidance No Class Society updates have been released in the past week. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released two new member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: Effective No Smoking Policy - Safety at Heights' 'Earthquakes in Turkey: Impacts on Ports and Terminals'. GARD – has issued an article entitled 'Why our thinking on human rights at sea should not end with seafarers'. Japan P&I Club – has released three new documents: two circulars: 'Excess War P&I reinsurance for 2023/24 Policy Year' 'Price cap for crude oil and petroleum products of Russian FederationOrigin-Request for Attestation (No.2)' a news alert entitled 'China-Shanghai MSA issued notice Changjiangkou and its adjacent waters on strengthening vessel traffic effective from 1 February 2023'. North – has published four news alerts: 'Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria' 'Compulsory health insurance for entering Qatar' 'New disruption charges in force at Panama Canal' 'New navigation requirements to prevent collisions in CJK'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued two news alerts: 'The Shipowners’ Club doesn’t like surprises' 'Update to Notice of alteration to terms and conditions dated 21 December 2022'. The Standard Club – has published three new articles: 'Improved traffic management in Changjiangkou: Notice by Shanghai MSA' 'Crew Restrictions Return in India and Japan Following China Easing' 'Turkish P&I cover issue'. West – has released a circular entitled 'Class 1 & 2 Rules changes for 2023'. UK P&I Club – has published a news alert entitled 'Navigating the risk of Soybean Transportation '. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO – has launched a questionnaire for users of the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS), seeking their views on the operation, effectiveness and efficiency of the system. Recent Accident Reports Australia – The ATSB has recently published a safety report on a gas control equipment malfunction which occurred on the liquified hydrogen tanker 'Suiso Frontier'. This resulted in a gas flame briefly propagating onto the deck, but did not cause a fire or explosion. It was found that the ship's gas combustion unit's air fan discharge damper actuators were fitted with the wrong type of solenoid valves, which ultimately resulted in one of the valves failing. Recent IMO Circulars BUNKERS.1/Circ.99 – 09/02/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001 IMO.7/Circ.6 – 09/02/23 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION III.3/Circ.9 – 09/02/23 – CASUALTY ANALYSIS AND STATISTICS MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.5/Rev.4 – 08/02/23 – ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE AND THEIR SUBSIDIARY BODIES COLREG.2/Circ.79 – 08/02/23 – TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES "IN NORRA KVARKEN" MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.21 – 03/02/23 – NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE LC-LP.1/Circ.104 – 03/02/23 – CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL PMP.1/Circ.229 – 17/01/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEXES I AND IV ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MEPC.329(76) AND MEPC.330(76) PMP.7/Circ.81 – 17/01/23 – PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX TO THE PROTOCOL ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MEPC.328(76) STCW.2/Circ.113 – 12/01/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.15/Rev.2 – 09/01/23 – GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW AND VALIDATION OF MODEL COURSES MSC.1/Circ.1500/Rev.2 – 04/01/23 – GUIDANCE ON DRAFTING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1974 SOLAS CONVENTION AND RELATED MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne– effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 5 Friday 3rd February 2023
Friday 3rd February 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 5, 2023 – Friday 3rd February 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Australia – has released a marine notice entitled 'A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) in the Australia and New Zealand region'. Marshall Islands – has updated five documents: two marine notices: 'Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)' 'Medical Care Aboard Ship and Ashore' three marine guidelines: 'Stowaways: Prevention of Unauthorized Access and Case Resolution' 'Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator' 'Maritime Security off the Coast of West Africa, including the Gulf of Guinea'. Panama – has updated two circulars: 'Control and Administrative Fees imposed by the Republic of Panama to the Technical Documents, Statutory Certificates issued, endorsements and approvals' 'Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code)'. Bahamas – has updated six documents: three information notices: 'MARPOL Annex VI Record Book' 'Passenger Ship Windows' 'Dates for Bahamas Assessments of officer candidates' three marine notices: 'Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs)' 'Carriage of Armed Personnel for Vessel Protection' 'Safe Return to Port'. Cyprus – has released a new circular entitled 'MARPOL ANNEX VI/Reg. 4 Equivalent on the provisions of Resolution MEPC .335(76)'. Malta – has published two new information notices: 'Winches for Survival Craft and Rescue Boats' 'Pirolec L-35 Rocket Parachute Flares'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published a news alert entitled 'SDC 9 Brief'. Bureau Veritas – has released a new guidance document entitled 'Approval of service suppliers'. China Classification Society – has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for Survey of Marine Wind-Rotor Assisted Propulsion System 2023'. DNV – has published a news alert entitled 'IMO Sub-committee On Ship Design And Construction (SDC 9)'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released a technical circular entitled 'Antigua & Barbuda – Pre-Arrival check list for vessels calling to the United States of America and Australian Ports'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has issued five new documents: two circulars: 'Additional amendments to Rules 2023' 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading' three articles: 'The IMO’s unified interpretations of the LLMC and CLC Conventions clarify the right to limit liability' 'US VGP and VIDA: What ship operators need to know for 2023 and onwards' 'We are what we eat – let’s invest in ourselves'. Japan P&I Club – has released three new documents: a circular entitled 'Alterations to the Rules of the Association' two news alerts: 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.124' 'Stownet fishing season in Bisan Seto 2023 – The expected navigable water area in the traffic lane during the peak season'. The London P&I Club – has issued a new circular entitled 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'Headwinds or fair winds: Understanding U.S. offshore wind energy regulations'. The Standard Club – has published an article entitled '2022: a year of recovery for seafarer welfare, with happiness rising across the board, says latest Seafarers Happiness Index'. The Swedish Club – has released a new circular entitled 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading'. UK P&I Club – has published a circular entitled 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading' and a news alert entitled 'Learning from Normal Work - Preventing incidents (before they occur)'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS – has issued a press release entitled 'ICS publishes annual Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table'. AMSA – has announced the publication of their 'Compliance Strategy 2023-27'. Recent Accident Reports Australia – The ATSB has published a safety report on a gas control equipment malfunction which occurred on the liquified hydrogen tanker 'Suiso Frontier'. This resulted in a gas flame briefly propagating onto the deck, but did not cause a fire or explosion. It was found that the ship's gas combustion unit's air fan discharge damper actuators were fitted with the wrong type of solenoid valves, which ultimately resulted in one of the valves failing. Recent IMO Circulars PMP.1/Circ.229 – 17/01/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEXES I AND IV ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MEPC.329(76) AND MEPC.330(76) PMP.7/Circ.81 – 17/01/23 – PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX TO THE PROTOCOL ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MEPC.328(76) STCW.2/Circ.113 – 12/01/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.15/Rev.2 – 09/01/23 – GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW AND VALIDATION OF MODEL COURSES MSC.1/Circ.1500/Rev.2 – 04/01/23 – GUIDANCE ON DRAFTING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1974 SOLAS CONVENTION AND RELATED MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS OPCR.1/Circ.85 – 23/12/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990 LC-LP.2/Circ.19 – 23/12/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 MSC.1/Circ.1614/Rev.1 – 19/12/22 – REVISED INTERIM GUIDELINES ON LIFESAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS MSC.1/Circ.1630/Rev.1 – 19/12/22 – REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT FORMS (SURVIVAL CRAFT) MSC.1/Circ.1655 – 19/12/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 MSC.1/Circ.1315/Rev.1 – 16/12/22 – REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED DRY CHEMICAL POWDER FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK MSC.1/Circ.1661 – 16/12/22 – GUIDANCE FRAMEWORK FOR THE APPLICATION OF CASUALTY CASES AND LESSONS LEARNED TO SEAFARERS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne– effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 27 February – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 4 Friday 27th January 2023
Friday 27th January 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 4, 2023 – Friday 27th January 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Australia – has updated two marine orders: 'SOLAS and non-SOLAS certification' 'Masters and deck officers—yachts'. Marshall Islands – has updated two marine notices: 'Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm Systems' 'Electronic Documents and Certificates'. Panama – has updated three circulars: 'Payments to Panama Maritime Authority' 'EPIRB Registration' 'Issuance of Tonnage Certificates'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released a new guidance document entitled 'Rules on cyber security for the classification of marine units'. DNV – has published a news alert entitled 'EU ETS: Preliminary agreement to include shipping in the EU’s Emission Trading System from 2024'. Lloyd's Register – has released a Class news alert entitled 'Dutch Safety Board Safety Notice Issued for ‘Pirolec L-35’ Rocket Parachute Flare'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released two new member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: Animations - Enclosed Spaces' 'Silver Nitrate Testing of Cargo Holds for Carriage of Steel Cargoes'. GARD – has issued an article entitled 'Risks of in-transit fumigation - phosphine gas explosions'. SKULD – has published an article entitled 'Working purifiers onboard'. Japan P&I Club – has released a circular entitled 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading-TradeGo'. North – has issued a circular entitled 'New Smartphone App to Support Evidence Collection'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'Experts in Offshore Wind'. The Standard Club – has published four articles: 'Seafarers report juggling workload with wellbeing onboard in Q3 2022 Happiness Index' 'China Eases COVID-19 and Crew Change Restrictions' 'Press Release: NorthStandard on schedule for February launch' 'Small improvements to shore leave satisfaction, but issues still remain say seafarers'. West – has issued a circular entitled 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading - Approval of TradeGo PTE. LTD' and two news alerts: 'US Transportation Decarbonization' 'Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI regulations in the state of Israel'. UK P&I Club – has published four news alerts: 'EVENT - Human Factors Training Course, London, 23-25th January 2023' 'Crew Health Advice: Leprosy' 'Important Updates on COVID-19 Prevention and Restriction Policies at Chinese Mainland Ports' 'Israel: 0.10% fuel sulphur limit in ports from 23.02.2023'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG – has released a new document entitled 'Maritime Cybersecurity Assessment and Annex Guide (MCAAG)'. EMSA – has published the January 2023 issue of theirNewsletter. Recent Accident Reports Norway – The NSIA has published a report on the sinking of the cargo vessel 'Bjugnfjord' on its way out of the Kattegat, Denmark. It was transporting over 1,900 tonnes of soil. It was found likely that there was moisture in the soil which resulted in it liquefying when the vessel was exposed to increasing wave heights, and the vessel's hold was not equipped with bulkheads to prevent the cargo from shifting. Recent IMO Circulars PMP.1/Circ.229 – 17/01/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEXES I AND IV ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MEPC.329(76) AND MEPC.330(76) PMP.7/Circ.81 – 17/01/23 – PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX TO THE PROTOCOL ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MEPC.328(76) STCW.2/Circ.113 – 12/01/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.15/Rev.2 – 09/01/23 – GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW AND VALIDATION OF MODEL COURSES MSC.1/Circ.1500/Rev.2 – 04/01/23 – GUIDANCE ON DRAFTING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1974 SOLAS CONVENTION AND RELATED MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS OPCR.1/Circ.85 – 23/12/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990 LC-LP.2/Circ.19 – 23/12/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 MSC.1/Circ.1614/Rev.1 – 19/12/22 – REVISED INTERIM GUIDELINES ON LIFESAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS MSC.1/Circ.1630/Rev.1 – 19/12/22 – REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT FORMS (SURVIVAL CRAFT) MSC.1/Circ.1655 – 19/12/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 MSC.1/Circ.1315/Rev.1 – 16/12/22 – REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED DRY CHEMICAL POWDER FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK MSC.1/Circ.1661 – 16/12/22 – GUIDANCE FRAMEWORK FOR THE APPLICATION OF CASUALTY CASES AND LESSONS LEARNED TO SEAFARERS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code as amended by resolution MSC.461(101) – Minimum requirements for thickness measurements at renewal surveys of double-hull oil tankers – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to the STCW Convention 1978 - New definition for “high-voltage” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Part A of the STCW Code – Inclusion of electro-technical officers in the definition of “operational level” – effective 1 January 2023 Amendment to the AFS Convention – Control of AFS containing Cybutryne– effective 1 January 2023 Amendments to Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI – amendments to EEDI Phase 3 – effective from 01/04/22 Amendments to regulations 2 and 14 and Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI on onboard sampling points – effective from 01/04/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 26-30 June – Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG) 03-07 July – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 17-21 July – IMO Council 31 July - 04 August – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 20-29 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 02-06 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 16-20 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 23-24 November – IMO Council 27 November - 06 December – IMO Assembly Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 3 Friday 20th January 2023
Friday 20th January 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 3, 2023 – Friday 20th January 2023 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Australia – has updated two marine orders: 'Marine Order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2014' 'Marine Order 72 (Engineer officers) 2014'. Liberia – has updated a marine notice entitled 'Official and Other Forms and Publications'. Panama – has updated two circulars 'Panama Policy on SEEMP, IMO-DCS and Carbon Intensity Indicator' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs/Insurers'. Bahamas – has updated a technical alert entitled 'Russia and Ukraine Situation'. Malta – has published a new information notice entitled 'Non-Compliant 275N Lifejacket and Trans Suit'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released a new guidance document entitled 'Generic Rules for Classification, Materials and Welding and Survey After Construction'. Indian Register of Shipping – has published a new technical circular entitled 'GOI – Standard Operating Procedure for grant of authorization for Maintenance/Servicing of Safety Equipment from Non-OEM approved service station/personnel'. Class NK – has published a new information document entitled 'The procedure for document review for DMLC Part-II and on-board inspection for Japanese flag'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released three new documents: two circulars: 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) Program: New Clinics in Kakinada and Cuddalore, India' 'International Group Reinsurance Arrangements for 2023/24' new member alert entitled 'Environmental Pollution Fines in Turkey: an Update'. GARD – has issued three new documents: two circulars: 'Amendments to Rules 2023' 'Reinsurance arrangements for the 2023 policy year arranged through the International Group of P&I Clubs – special P&I war risks cover' an article entitled 'Charting the 2023 maritime regulatory landscape'. Japan P&I Club – has released a circular entitled 'International Group Reinsurance Programme for 2023/24 Policy Year'. North – has released three new documents: two circulars: 'Policy Year 2023/24 - Changes to the Rules of the P&I, FD&D and War Risks Classes' 'Policy Year 2023 - Renewal' a news alert entitled 'Changes to the IMSBC Code: Leach Residue Containing Lead'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'The Changing Face of Shipping'. The Standard Club – has published five articles: 'CARB – Mandatory 'At Berth' regulations from 1 January 2023' 'Amendments (06-21) to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) code – (voluntary implementation from 1 January 2023 and mandatory compliance from 1 December 2023)' 'COVID-19: China – further easing of measures' 'China MSA regulation on ship energy consumption data and carbon intensity management measures (effective from 22 Dec 2022 / valid for 5 years)' 'Israel imposes 0.10% fuel sulphur limit in ports (w.e.f. 23 February 2023)'. Steamship Mutual – has issued two new circulars: 'The arrangements for the Renewal of the International Group Reinsurance Programme' 'General Meeting of the Members of Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association Limited'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Israel: Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI Regulations' and a circular entitled 'Part 2 - Protection & Indemnity Insurance 2023-2024'. West – has issued two news alerts: 'Mauritania - Precautions to take during calls at the port of Nouakchott' 'Group Reinsurance Rates 2023/24'. UK P&I Club – has published four news alerts: 'IG Reinsurance contract (GXL) structure for the 2023/24 finalised' 'Epidemic Prevention Measures at Chinese Ports' 'UK MRV reporting requirements delayed to 2025' 'USCG Final Rule on CPI increases to OPA 90 limits'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IAPH – has released a new document entitled 'Risk and Resilience Guidelines for Ports'. Recent Accident Reports USA – The NTSB has recently published a report on the collision between the yacht 'Utopia IV' and the tank vessel 'Tropic Breeze' in the Northeast Providence Channel, Bahamas. The probable cause of the collision was found to be that neither of the crews were maintaining a proper lookout in the time leading up to the accident. Denmark – The DMAIB has recently released a marine accident report into the deaths of two technicians during inspection of a cargo tank on board the chemical/product tanker 'Nord Magic'. It was found that they had entered a cargo tank which had not been ventilated in preparation for entry, and so succumbed to exposure to hydrogen sulfide. A combination of factors were found likely to have led the technicians to believe that it was safe for them to enter the tank, including that the hatch was partially open, the tank was empty, and it was not expected that this tank would contain toxic gases. Recent IMO Circulars PMP.1/Circ.229 – 17/01/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEXES I AND IV ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MEPC.329(76) AND MEPC.330(76) PMP.7/Circ.81 – 17/01/23 – PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX TO THE PROTOCOL ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MEPC.328(76) STCW.2/Circ.113 – 12/01/23 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.15/Rev.2 – 09/01/23 – GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW AND VALIDATION OF MODEL COURSES MSC.1/Circ.1500/Rev.2 – 04/01/23 – GUIDANCE ON DRAFTING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1974 SOLAS CONVENTION AND RELATED MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS OPCR.1/Circ.85 – 23/12/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990 LC-LP.2/Circ.19 – 23/12/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 MSC.1/Circ.1614/Rev.1 – 19/12/22 – REVISED INTERIM GUIDELINES ON LIFESAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS MSC.1/Circ.1630/Rev.1 – 19/12/22 – REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT FORMS (SURVIVAL CRAFT) MSC.1/Circ.1655 – 19/12/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 MSC.1/Circ.1315/Rev.1 – 16/12/22 – REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED DRY CHEMICAL POWDER FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK MSC.1/Circ.1661 – 16/12/22 – GUIDANCE FRAMEWORK FOR THE APPLICATION OF CASUALTY CASES AND LESSONS LEARNED TO SEAFARERS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING 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 Amendments MARPOL Annex VI relating to carbon intensity – effective from 01/11/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 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 2 Friday 13th January 2023
Friday 13th January 2023
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 2, 2023 – Friday 13th January 2023 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 information note entitled 'Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Short Course Approval Process Guidance' a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Training & Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Engineer Officer Small Vessel Certificate of Competency'. Australia – has updated two marine orders: 'Marine Order 21 (Safety and emergency arrangements) 2016' 'Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements — national law) 2018'. Liberia – has released four new documents: a marine advisory entitled 'Guidance for recording entries in the ballast water record book (BWRB)' a marine security advisory entitled 'Removal of the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA)' two marine notices: 'Harmonized International Safety Management (ISM), International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) and Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 Audits' 'Approval of Ship Structural Access Manuals (SSAM)'. Marshall Islands – has released seven new or updated documents: six marine notices: 'Fees for Official Yacht Documents and Services' 'GMDSS Radio Logbooks' 'Programming, Testing, and Disposition of Satellite EPIRBs and EPRDs' 'Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)' 'Fees for Official Documents and Services' 'Pilot Transfer Arrangements' a marine guideline entitled 'Guidance on the Application of MARPOL, Annex II to Offshore Support Vessels'. Panama – has released four new or updated circulars: 'Use of AIS onboard fishing vessels' 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Instructions for Payments to CSR and ISSC'. Isle of Man – has released two new or updated documents: a shipping notice entitled 'Minimum Safe Manning Requirements' a technical advisory notice entitled 'Shaft Power Limitations for EEXI Compliance'. Singapore – has issued five new or updated documents: four shipping circulars: 'Notices issued by Shanghai MSA and AMSA on effective maintenance of main engines and power generation systems' 'Resolutions Adopted by the 78th Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 78) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)' 'Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems) (Amendment) Regulations 2022' 'Sail Milestone Achievement Programme (SailMAP)' a port marine circular entitled 'List of Active Port Marine Circulars'. Hong Kong – has published a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Notices, Merchant Shipping Ordinances and Regulations currently in force (as at 1 January 2023)' and five new merchant shipping information notes: 'Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Information Notes Current as at 1 January 2023' 'Entry into Force of 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI and 2022 Guidelines for the Implementation of EEXI, CII and SEEMP Requirements' 'Recognition of non-Hong Kong certificates as equivalent to certificates of proficiency (CoP)' 'United Nations Sanctions (Mali) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2022' 'United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation 2020 (Amendment) Regulation 2022'. Cyprus – has released a new circular entitled 'The Shipping Limited Liability Company (S.L.L.C.) Law of 2022'. Malta – has published a new information notice entitled 'National and Public Holidays'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released 16 new documents: three news alerts: 'UK MRV Brief' 'Amendments to the AFS Convention – Ban on Cybutryne in Hull Coatings' 'Amendments to SOLAS - Safe Mooring of Ships' 13 guidance documents: 'Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways' 'Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Units' 'Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Installations' 'Rules for Building and Classing Single Point Moorings' 'Guide for Building and Classing Liftboats' 'Rules for Building and Classing Floating Production Installations' 'Rules for Building and Classing Facilities on Offshore Installations' 'Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft' 'Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges' 'Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships' 'Rules for Building and Classing Light Warships, Patrol and High-Speed Naval Vessels' 'Rules for Building and Classing Marine Vessels' 'Rules for Building and Classing Yachts'. Bureau Veritas – has published four new documents: two guidance documents: 'Amendments to the Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships' 'Additional Class Notation SMART' two news alerts: 'NR467 Part A' 'ADN 2023'. China Classification Society – has released two new guidance documents: 'Guidelines For Implementation Of Statutory Surveys (Ships Engaged on International Voyages)' 'Guidelines for Application of Ship Digital Survey 2023'. Lloyd's Register – has published three Class news alerts: 'Amendments (06-21) to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code' 'Update to Lloyd’s Register’s Rules for marine forgings and castings' 'Risk of refusal of entry to New Zealand and Australian Ports due to Biofouling Regulations'. Class NK – has published a new information document entitled 'Issuance of AFS Certificate in accordance with the amendment of the AFS Convention to add the Cybutryne to the list of banned substances'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Notice of Cancellation in respect of War Risks for Certain Covers The American Club GARD Japan P&I Club The London P&I ClubNorth Steamship Mutual The Swedish Club UK P&I Club. The American Club – has released a new member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Using Ocean Currents to Ship Containers (Deck Fittings, Lashings)'. GARD – has issued three new documents: two insight articles: 'The Inter-Club Agreement after 50 years – does experience mirror intent?' 'The burden on ships and crew of a world in turmoil – will it ever change?' an alert entitled 'Prepare for low sulphur fuel operation in the Mediterranean Sea'. Britannia P&I – has published three news alerts: 'COLREGs Posters' 'Mediterranean Sea: Emission Control Area' 'Turkey: Increased Pollution Fines'. Japan P&I Club – has released five news alerts: 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.123' 'Bangladesh-Overview of Bangladesh and its sea ports' 'IMB piracy and armed robbery report for the January – September 2022' 'EU sanctions-9th sanctions package against Russia' 'COVID-19-New version of Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Transport of China'. The London P&I Club – has published four new circulars: 'Rule Changes -Class 5' 'Rule Changes -Class 7' 'Rule Changes - Class 8' 'EU adopts 9th package of Russia sanctions'. North – has released a circular entitled 'Special General Meeting of The North of England Mutual Insurance Association (Bermuda) Limited (“Nemia”)' and five news alerts: 'UK publishes guidance on new CO2 MRV scheme' 'Turkiye bans imports of GM grains' 'Changes to the IMSBC Code: Superphosphates' 'Changes to the IMSBC Code: Ammonium Nitrate based Fertilizers' 'Israel introduces lower in-port fuel sulphur limits'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued four news alerts: 'Price Cap on Russian Oil – Podcast' 'The impact of the introduction of the CII “carbon intensity indicator” for both owners and charterers' 'A guide to offshore jurisdiction' 'Notice of Alteration to the Terms and Conditions of Insurance'. The Standard Club – has published nine articles: 'EU adopts 9th package of Russia sanctions' 'Industry voices: Wishes for 2023' 'New UK Immigration Enforcement Measures' 'Certainty, communication, and connectivity raises seafarers' satisfaction levels' 'Turkish ban on Distillers Dried Grain Solubles (DDGS) containing MON810 corn' 'Decarbonisation developments and challenges: 2030 to 2050 – examining emerging fuels' 'OPA 90 Limits of Liability Increased by USCG' 'Quality of food onboard is a concern for seafarers, results from the Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Quarter 3 2022 show' 'Marine pollution fines in Turkiye as of 1 January 2023'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'MSS Case January: Cargo hold flooding'. West – has issued a new circular entitled 'Class 1 and Class 2 Rules Changes for 2023' and three news alerts: 'War risk liabilities in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus' 'Turkey - Environmental Pollution Fines - Updated for 2023' 'Ukraine Conflict - EU adopts ninth package of Russia sanctions'. UK P&I Club – has published a circular entitled 'Special General Meeting of the United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association Limited - Proposed Amendments to Rules' and 11 news alerts: 'Crew Care Team - UK Immigration Alert' 'Shipping in EU ETS from 2024' 'MEPC 79 - A Summary' 'California - New CARB Mandatory At-Berth Regulation' 'Turkiye bans import of MON810 and end products (Updated)' 'Turkiye - 2023 Pollution Fines' 'Turkiye: Notice Regarding Istanbul Strait South Anchorage Areas' 'What is Dry January?' 'UK P&I Club Live Webinar (Series 26): Container Losses at Sea' 'MPA Singapore Port Marine Circular No. 22' 'South Korea COVID-19 Quarantine Regulation Update'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMB – has released their piracy and armed robbery report for January -December 2022. Attacks have reached their lowest recorded level in almost three decades, but caution is still urged in the Gulf of Guinea. OCIMF – has released the December 2022 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports USA – The NTSB has published a report on the collision between the yacht 'Utopia IV' and the tank vessel 'Tropic Breeze' in the Northeast Providence Channel, Bahamas. The probable cause of the collision was found to be that neither of the crews were maintaining a proper lookout in the time leading up to the accident. Denmark – The DMAIB has released a marine accident report into the the deaths of two technicians during inspection of a cargo tank on board the chemical/product tanker 'Nord Magic'. It was found that they had entered a cargo tank which had not been ventilated in preparation for entry, and so succumbed to exposure to hydrogen sulfide. A combination of factors were found likely to have led the technicians to believe that it was safe for them to enter the tank, including that the hatch was partially open, the tank was empty, and it was not expected that this tank would contain toxic gases. Recent IMO Circulars MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.15/Rev.2 – 09/01/23 – GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW AND VALIDATION OF MODEL COURSES MSC.1/Circ.1500/Rev.2 – 04/01/23 – GUIDANCE ON DRAFTING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1974 SOLAS CONVENTION AND RELATED MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS OPCR.1/Circ.85 – 23/12/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990 LC-LP.2/Circ.19 – 23/12/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 MSC.1/Circ.1614/Rev.1 – 19/12/22 – REVISED INTERIM GUIDELINES ON LIFESAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS MSC.1/Circ.1630/Rev.1 – 19/12/22 – REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT FORMS (SURVIVAL CRAFT) MSC.1/Circ.1655 – 19/12/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 MSC.1/Circ.1315/Rev.1 – 16/12/22 – REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED DRY CHEMICAL POWDER FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK MSC.1/Circ.1661 – 16/12/22 – GUIDANCE FRAMEWORK FOR THE APPLICATION OF CASUALTY CASES AND LESSONS LEARNED TO SEAFARERS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING SDC 9/5/2 – 08/12/22 – REVIEW OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER NOISE (MEPC.1/CIRC.833) AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS. SSE 9/13 – 08/12/22 – VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES. SSE 9/19/2 – 08/12/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. 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 Amendments MARPOL Annex VI relating to carbon intensity – effective from 01/11/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022/2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 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 51 Thursday 22nd December 2022
Thursday 22nd December 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 51, 2022 – Thursday 22nd December 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend IMO MEPC 79 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of MEPC 79, which was held between 12th-16th December 2022. Key topics discussed in this session were: The Ukrainian / Russian conflict reduction of GHG emissions for shipping the adoption of mandatory instruments air pollution prevention energy efficiency of ships harmful aquatic organisms identification and protection of special areas, ECAs and PSSAs. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has released 20 new or updated documents: four marine information notes: 'Chapter X of SOLAS and the High Speed Craft Codes 1994 and 2000 Amending Resolutions since 2012' 'Radio Communications - Iridium GMDSS Recognised Mobile Satellite Service' 'Engineer Officer Small Vessel Certificate of Competency Guidance' 'The Alternative Route for Qualified Engineers and Engineering Graduates to Obtain an Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW) Unlimited Certificate of Competency' three marine guidance notes: 'Guidance on the Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1219) and the High Speed Craft Codes 1994 and 2000' 'Maritime Safety Information' 'Safety Management Code for Domestic Passenger Ships' 13 merchant shipping notices: 'Training & Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Radio Operators' 'Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping Convention: UK Requirements for Safe Manning and Watchkeeping' 'Training and certification requirements for seafarers on tankers, ships subject to the IGF Code, ships that operate in polar waters and passenger ships' 'Training & Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Engineer Officers and Engineer Operators' 'Training & Certification Guidance: UK Requirements For Electro-technical Officers' 'Seafarer Training and Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Emergency, Occupational Safety, Security, Medical Care and Survival Functions' 'Training & Certification Guidance: UK Procedure for the Revalidation of Certificates of Competency and Tanker Endorsement' 'Training & Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Master and Deck Officers' 'Training & Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Deck Officers on Large Yachts (24m and over)' 'Seafarer Training and Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Deck Ratings' 'Training & Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Engine Room Ratings' 'Training & Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for the recognition of non-UK Certification leading to the issue of a Flag State Endorsement (FSE)/Certificate of Equivalent Competency (CEC)' 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations 1999'. Australia – has updated a marine order entitled 'Yachts and training vessels'. Liberia – has released two new marine advisories: 'Extension of Statutory Renewal Surveys and Dry-dock Survey' 'Use of Record and Log Books on board Ships'. Panama – has updated a circular entitled 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)'. Isle of Man – has released two updated shipping notices: 'Use of Private Contracted Armed Security Personnel in the Former High Risk Area' 'SOLAS Chapter VII – Dangerous Goods'. Singapore – has issued a port marine circular entitled 'Revision in Port Dues Rates'. Cyprus – has released a new 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 – has released three news alerts: 'EU ETS Amendments Brief' 'IACS Unified Requirements on Cyber Resilience' 'MEPC 79 Brief'. Bureau Veritas – has published a news alert entitled 'MEPC 79 - 12 to 16 December 2022'. DNV – has released a news alert entitled 'IMO Update: Marine Environment Protection Committee - MEPC 79'. Class NK – has published three new information documents: 'Carriage of immersion suits onboard Panama flagged ship' 'Marine equipment for onboard United Kingdom flagged ship' 'Application of IMSBC Code 6th Amendment'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has issued two new documents: an insight article entitled 'China tightens verification of ships’ energy consumption data' an alert entitled 'Beware of custom fines in Senegal'. SKULD – has published an article entitled 'Hot work on board - Fire in cargo holds'. North – has released a news alert entitled 'The BIMCO CII Operations Clause for Time Charter Parties 2022'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'Emissions Trading System (ETS) in shipping'. The Standard Club – has published four articles: 'BIMCO Charter Party Guarantee' 'Preventing forgery of PEME certificates' 'The ‘fourth propulsion revolution’ and preparing for a green maritime industry' 'The 2023 Nordic Plan: A focus on sustainability'. Steamship Mutual – has issued a new circular entitled 'Steamship Mutual and Sustainability'. West – has released two news alerts: 'Maritime Regulations Becoming Mandatory In 2023' 'Tanker STS Transfer Operations guide updated'. UK P&I Club – has published three alerts: 'COP27 - A Summary' 'Christmas and New Year 2022 - Japan out of hours contact details' 'A roadmap for ship decarbonisation and COP27 outcomes'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA – has released a publication entitled 'EMSA Outlook 2023'. Recent Accident Reports Australia – The ATSB has published a report on the loss of containers overboard from the container ship 'APL England'. The ship underwent a series of heavy rolls in adverse weather which resulted in the loss of 50 containers. It was found that the ship's fixed container securing arrangements on deck were in poor condition and many fixtures were corroded. Additionally, the procedures for adverse weather had not been followed, so the ship was not prepared for the conditions encountered. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1614/Rev.1 – 19/12/22 – REVISED INTERIM GUIDELINES ON LIFESAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS MSC.1/Circ.1630/Rev.1 – 19/12/22 – REVISED STANDARDIZED LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE EVALUATION AND TEST REPORT FORMS (SURVIVAL CRAFT) MSC.1/Circ.1655 – 19/12/22 – UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 MSC.1/Circ.1315/Rev.1 – 16/12/22 – REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED DRY CHEMICAL POWDER FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK MSC.1/Circ.1661 – 16/12/22 – GUIDANCE FRAMEWORK FOR THE APPLICATION OF CASUALTY CASES AND LESSONS LEARNED TO SEAFARERS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING SDC 9/5/2 – 08/12/22 – REVIEW OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER NOISE (MEPC.1/CIRC.833) AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS. SSE 9/13 – 08/12/22 – VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES. SSE 9/19/2 – 08/12/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. MSC.1/Circ.1374/Rev.1 – 08/12/22 – INFORMATION ON PROHIBITING THE USE OF ASBESTOS ON BOARD SHIPS. HTW 9/8/1 – 08/12/22 – COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. HTW 9/INF.8 – 08/12/22 – ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT. HTW 9/INF.7 – 08/12/22 – ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT. 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 Amendments MARPOL Annex VI relating to carbon intensity – effective from 01/11/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022/2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 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 50 Friday 16th December 2022
Friday 16th December 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 50, 2022 – Friday 16th December 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 information note entitled 'Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine'. Marshall Islands – has released a new marine notice entitled 'Flag Implementation of the Price Cap Policy for Oil of Russian Federation Origin'. Panama – has updated two circulars: 'List of Approved P&I Clubs/Insurers' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear'. Singapore – has issued a port marine circular entitled 'Maritime Welfare Fee Concession'. Hong Kong – has published a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Fatal accident of an electrician officer while working alone on a shipboard elevator'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released two new documents: a news alert entitled 'Notice to Industry - Damage Control Information On Board Vessels Built After 1 January 2009' a guidance document entitled 'Requirements for Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage'. Bureau Veritas – has published a guidance document entitled 'Environmental conditions, loads and induced responses of marine units'. DNV – has released a news alert entitled 'New International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel'. Korean Register of Shipping – has issued an alert entitled 'Changes in the certificate issuance system related to the transportation of solid bulk cargoes'. Lloyd's Register – has released a Class news alert entitled 'Special Survey - New requirements for Chemical and Double Hull Oil Tankers'. Class NK – has published a new information document entitled 'Fire Control Plan graphical symbols and Verification for Panamanian flag vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The Price Cap on Russian Oil The American Club GARD SKULD Japan P&I Club The London P&I Club North The Shipowners' Club The Standard Club Steamship Mutual The Swedish Club West UK P&I. Turkish P&I Cover Issue Resolved SKULD Britannia P&I Japan P&I Club The Standard Club Steamship Mutual West UK P&I. GARD – has issued two new documents: an insight article entitled 'New international medical app available for all seafarers' an alert entitled 'Seafarers detained in Egypt for carrying prohibited items'. Japan P&I Club – has published a circular entitled 'Offices Closed'. North – has released a news alert entitled 'USCG identifies pilot distraction in grounding casualty'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued two news alerts: 'Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting and Rule Changes 2023' 'Emissions Trading System (ETS) in shipping'. The Standard Club – has published two articles: 'China expected to relax its COVID-19 quarantine policy' 'Canada's Ship Safety Bulletin 29/2022 on Canadian recognition of Ukrainian seafarers STCW certificates'. The Swedish Club – has released two new circulars: 'Protection & Indemnity Insurance Terms 2023/2024' 'Freight Demurrage & Defence Insurance Terms 2023/2024'. West – has released a news alert entitled 'BIMCO - Waypoints Issue 03'. UK P&I Club – has published two alerts: 'No Requirement for Vessels to Submit Seafarers' Nucleic Test Results before Calling Chinese Ports' 'EVENT - Human Factors Training Course, London, 23-25th January 2023'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released the November 2022 issue of their Newsletter. EMSA – has published the December 2022 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Norway – The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority has published a report on the collision of the cargo ship 'Edmy' with the fishing vessel 'Tornado' outside Langesund. It was found that the navigator of the 'Edmy' did not see the fishing vessel on the radar because they were not transmitting their position via AIS. Additionally, the bridge navigational watch alarm system on the 'Edmy' was deactivated during the day. Malta – Transport Malta has published a safety investigation report into the outbreak of fire in the engine room of the oil/chemical tanker 'Curacao Trader'. It was found that a damaged O-ring in the fuel filter assembly allowed diesel oil to spray from the inlet line onto a hot surface, where it ignited and caused the fire. Recent IMO Circulars SDC 9/5/2 – 08/12/22 – REVIEW OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER NOISE (MEPC.1/CIRC.833) AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS. SSE 9/13 – 08/12/22 – VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES. SSE 9/19/2 – 08/12/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. MSC.1/Circ.1374/Rev.1 – 08/12/22 – INFORMATION ON PROHIBITING THE USE OF ASBESTOS ON BOARD SHIPS. HTW 9/8/1 – 08/12/22 – COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. HTW 9/INF.8 – 08/12/22 – ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT. HTW 9/INF.7 – 08/12/22 – ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT. SSE 9/8 – 07/12/22 – DEVELOPMENT OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LSA CODE AND RESOLUTION MSC.81(70) TO ADDRESS THE IN-WATER PERFORMANCE OF SOLAS LIFEJACKETS. MSC.1/Circ.1500/Rev.2 – 07/12/22 – GUIDANCE ON DRAFTING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1974 SOLAS CONVENTION AND RELATED MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.9 – 07/12/22 – LONG-RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING SYSTEM –TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION (PART I). 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 Amendments MARPOL Annex VI relating to carbon intensity – effective from 01/11/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022/2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 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 49 Friday 9th December 2022
Friday 9th December 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 49, 2022 – Friday 9th December 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 five documents: 'MSN 1670 (M) Amendment 1 - Amendment to Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection: Small Ships) Regulations 1998: Exemptions' 'MGN 627(M) Guidance on changes and available exemptions against requirements introduced by the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2022' 'MIN 682(M) Domestic Passenger Vessels: Information on risk assessment to support application for exemption from damage stability requirements' 'MSN 1699(M) Amendment 3 The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ship Construction: Ships of Classes III to VI(A)) Regulations 1998' 'MGN 668 (M) The Merchant Shipping (additional safety measures for bulk carriers) Regulations 2022'. Liberia – has published five documents: 'Requirements for the Registration, Review and Approval of Medical Practitioners in India' 'Requirements for Issuance of Medical Certificates for Seafarers, India' 'Amendments to the Minimum Safe Manning Certificate' 'Inventory of Hazardous Materials and Ready for Recycling' 'EU MRV, IMO DCS, CII & EEXI – CO2 Emission'. The Bahamas – has released an information notice entitled 'Approved Aviation Inspection Bodies'. Singapore – has issued a port marine notice entitled 'Works at Tuas Terminal Phase 2'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released a guidance note on 'The Use of Remote Inspection Technologies 2022'. Bureau Veritas – has published an updated entitled 'CCUS Technology: BV's White Paper Available Now'. China Classification Society – has issued two updates: 'Rule Change Notice For: Rules For Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ship (RCN No.1, January,2023)' 'Rules for Construction of Ocean-going Steel Fishing Vessels 2022(RCN No.2)' Indian Register of Shipping – has released two updates: 'Amendments (41-22) to IMDG Code' 'Amendments (06-21) to IMSBC Code'. Class NK – has published a document entitled 'IACS Recommendation No.173 in relation to Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Heroic Electrician Keeps Anchor Lights Burning Brightly (SMS Reporting)', as well as their 'Sustainability Report 2021'. GARD – has issued two updates: 'Bulk carrier safety: be aware of vessel structural limitations' 'The EU Emission Trading System - are you ready?'. Japan P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Price cap for crude oil and petroleum products of Russian Federation Origin - Request for Attestation'. North – has released an updated entitled 'Status of Libyan Ports - Update'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued two documents: 'Marine Legal Costs Cover Policy 2023' 'EU publishes Price Cap Guidance and Q&As' The Standard Club – has published an article entitled 'Canada's Ship Safety Bulletin 27/2022: Update to Canadian Application for Seafarers Seeking Endorsement'. West – has released two new articles: 'Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates' 'Abidjan - disposal of waste, waste oil and sludge before sailing'. UK P&I Club – has published an update entitled 'Request from the Turkish Authorities for Confirmatory Letters of P&I Cover for Ships Entering International Straits and Turkish Waters, Ports and Terminals'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News The Swedish Club – has published the MSS Case for December. Recent Accident Reports UK – The UK MAIB has published a report into the failure of a suspended buoy on board the workboat 'Annie E'. The accident took place near the Isle of Muck, Scotland and one member of the ship's crew was injured. When relaying the mooring anchor of an out of position grid buoy, the ship's forward crane experienced a mechanical failure, resulting in the buoy falling and striking the deckhand. Recent IMO Circulars SDC 9/5/2 – 08/12/22 – REVIEW OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER NOISE (MEPC.1/CIRC.833) AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS. SSE 9/13 – 08/12/22 – VALIDATED MODEL TRAINING COURSES. SSE 9/19/2 – 08/12/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. MSC.1/Circ.1374/Rev.1 – 08/12/22 – INFORMATION ON PROHIBITING THE USE OF ASBESTOS ON BOARD SHIPS. HTW 9/8/1 – 08/12/22 – COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. HTW 9/INF.8 – 08/12/22 – ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT. HTW 9/INF.7 – 08/12/22 – ROLE OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT. SSE 9/8 – 07/12/22 – DEVELOPMENT OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LSA CODE AND RESOLUTION MSC.81(70) TO ADDRESS THE IN-WATER PERFORMANCE OF SOLAS LIFEJACKETS. MSC.1/Circ.1500/Rev.2 – 07/12/22 – GUIDANCE ON DRAFTING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1974 SOLAS CONVENTION AND RELATED MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.9 – 07/12/22 – LONG-RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING SYSTEM –TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION (PART I). 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 Amendments MARPOL Annex VI relating to carbon intensity – effective from 01/11/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022/2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 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 48 Friday 2nd December 2022
Friday 2nd December 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 48, 2022 – Friday 2nd December 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Australia – has updated a marine order entitled 'Marine pollution prevention — air pollution'. USA – has issued a new safety alert entitled 'Ensuring Proper Operation and Detection of Radar Search and Rescue Transponders (SARTs)'. Liberia – has updated two marine notices: 'Implementation, Survey and Certification under the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)' 'Passenger Vessels - Underwater Examination of Hull in Lieu of Drydocking' Marshall Islands – has updated two documents: a marine notice entitled 'MARPOL Harmful Substance Reporting Requirements' a marine guideline entitled 'Notification and Reporting of Marine Casualties, Marine Incidents, Occurrences, and Offenses' Panama – has issued a new marine notice entitled 'Payment Accounts'. Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society – has released a guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for Ships Using Ammonia Fuel 2022'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: SOPEP - Are You Prepared?'. GARD – has issued two articles: 'The importance of ensuring navigation bridge visibility' 'The challenges of CII compliance – Cooperation is key'. Britannia P&I – has published an alert entitled 'Carriage of Olive Margine'. Japan P&I Club – has released three new documents: two new circulars: 'Changing the insurance premium system since the 2023 policy year' 'Report on the 615th Meeting of the Board of Directors' a news alert entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.122'. North – has released a circular entitled 'Financial Review and Renewal 2023. The Shipowners' Club – has issued four circulars: 'Liability Insurance for European Inland Craft Policy 2023' 'Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance Policy 2023' 'Fishing Liability Insurance Booklet' 'Fishing Vessel Liability Insurance Policy 2023'. The Standard Club – has published two new articles: 'Seafarer Wellbeing – 2022 progress and reflections' 'Press Article: 'One too many distractions' Industry experts discuss the pros and cons of the ‘sterile’ wheelhouse'. West – has released two new articles: 'Salvage & GA - Waypoints 03' 'CIMAC Publication on Bunker Fuel Chemical Contamination'. UK P&I Club – has published four new documents: 'Men's Health Awareness Month - Bonus Q&A with Catherine Logie' 'How P&I insurance interacts with War Risks insurance' 'Men's Health Awareness Month - Q&A 004 with Johnny Dowling' 'Breaking the Dangerous Silence Masking Depression in Men'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA – has published a new document entitled 'Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents'. Recent Accident Reports Germany – The BSU has released an investigation report into the outbreak of fire in the main engine room on board the RoRo passenger ferry 'Berlin'. The cause of the fire was found to be material fatigue of a pressure gauge pipe, which broke and released a jet of gear oil onto insufficiently insulated engine parts, where it ignited. Ireland – The MCIB has released an investigation report into an accident resulting in serious injury to a crew member on board the general cargo vessel 'Arklow Clan'. The crew member was lowering the walkway handrails in preparation for loading operations when he lost his footing and fell to the quay below. The crew member had not been wearing a fall prevention harness, and the main contributory factor to the incident was found to be the absence of an appropriate risk assessment, permit to work or "toolbox talk" for the operation. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC.2/Circ.28 – 01/12/22 – PROVISIONAL CATEGORIZATION OF LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH MARPOL ANNEX II AND THE IBC CODE IMO.7/Circ.4 – 29/11/22 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.26 – 28/11/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.38 – 18/11/22 – TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING IMO.7/CIRC.3 – 11/11/22 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION STCW.2/Circ.112 – 08/11/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 STCW.2/Circ.111 – 08/11/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 ISWG-GHG 13/4/6 – 03/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. LC/SG 46/1 – 03/11/22 – PROVISIONAL AGENDA. SDC 9/5 – 02/11/22 – REVIEW OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER NOISE (MEPC.1/Circ.833) AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS. MEPC 79/10 – 02/11/22 – IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF SPECIAL AREAS, ECAS AND PSSAS. 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 Amendments MARPOL Annex VI relating to carbon intensity – effective from 01/11/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022/2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 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 47 Friday 25th November 2022
Friday 25th November 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 47, 2022 – Friday 25th November 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has published three new or updated documents: a merchant shipping notice entitled 'MLC 2006 Food and Catering Ship's Cooks and Catering Staff' a marine information note entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering Recognised Qualifications in Food Hygiene or Food Safety in Catering for Ship’s Cooks and Others Processing Food in the Galley' a marine guidance note entitled 'The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2020'. Australia – has released a new marine notice entitled 'Ensuring navigation bridge visibility'. USA – has issued two new marine safety information bulletins: 'Draft Guidance | Coastal Zone Area Contingency Plan Architecture - Request for Comments' 'Imperial Immersion Suit Cosmetic Defect'. Liberia – has updated a marine notice entitled 'Prevention of Pollution from Ships'. Marshall Islands – has released a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Coronavirus Disease Updates'. Panama – has issued two new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'SEEMP Part III Submissions' a circular entitled 'Ship Security Plan (SSP)'. Bahamas – has updated a marine notice entitled 'Fuel Consumption Data and Recording'. Isle of Man – has updated a technical advisory notice entitled 'Guidance for Shipowners Following Invasion of Ukraine'. Cyprus – has published a new circular entitled 'Cyprus Tonnage Tax System (Law 44/2010 as amended): Flags which appear on the Grey List and Black List of the Paris MOU for the fiscal year 2022'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published amendments for a guidance document entitled 'Rules for the Classification of Offshore Units'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released two new technical circulars: 'MARPOL requirements on In-use sampling point' 'Panama MMN -03/2022 Reg. Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov'. Lloyd's Register – has issued a Class news alert entitled 'The requirements for using exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released two new circulars: 'Background to the 2023 American Club Renewal. Development of Closed and Open Policy Years. Levying of a Supplementary Call for 2021. Release Calls. Premium and Related Requirements for the 2023 Policy Year' 'Electronic (Paperless) Trading: essDOCS Bolero International Ltd, E-title Authority Pte Ltd, Global Share S.A. (edoxOnline Platform) WAVE (WAVE Application), CargoX, TradeLens (TradeLens EBL), IQAX Limited (IQAX EBL), and Secro Inc. (Secro)'. SKULD – has published a new article entitled 'The Marine Warranty Surveyor'. North – has released three news alerts: 'Abidjan introduces compulsory sludge discharge for ships' 'UAE: Vessels bunkering HSFO must produce IAPP Certificate' 'IG statement on proposed changes in requirements for laden oil tankers to evidence P&I cover while in Turkish waters'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'Club statement on proposed changes in requirements for laden oil tankers to evidence P&I cover while in Turkish waters'. The Standard Club – has published three new articles: 'The costs of the Standard Club PEME scheme' 'Press Release: Standard Club remains focused on sustainable underwriting in 2023 renewal' 'A changing world accelerating offshore wind power'. The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Casebook: Four case studies on fire'. UK P&I Club – has published five new documents: 'The Latest Developments in Limitation of Liability under Greek Law: Losing the Right to Limit Liability' 'Circular 16/22: Electronic (Paperless) Trading' 'Huatai Circular PNI [2022]09: Damage to Fishery Farms along Shandong Coast' 'Men's Health Awareness Month - Q&A 003 with Timothy Semenoro' 'Club statement on proposed changes in requirements for laden oil tankers to evidence P&Icover while in Turkish waters'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MAIB – has published a statement entitled 'Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 2022'. IIMS – has released Edition II of their 'Safety & Loss Prevention Briefings Compendium' covering the period January - October 2022. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the outbreak of fire in the engine room which resulted in two fatalities on board the chemical tanker 'Chemical Master'. The immediate cause of the fire was found to be related to either accidental spillage or spray of diesel / waste oil onto the incinerator from the deck above, while it was either in use or still hot from use. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.38 – 18/11/22 – TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING IMO.7/CIRC.3 – 11/11/22 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION STCW.2/Circ.112 – 08/11/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 STCW.2/Circ.111 – 08/11/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 ISWG-GHG 13/4/6 – 03/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. LC/SG 46/1 – 03/11/22 – PROVISIONAL AGENDA. SDC 9/5 – 02/11/22 – REVIEW OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER NOISE (MEPC.1/Circ.833) AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS. MEPC 79/10 – 02/11/22 – IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF SPECIAL AREAS, ECAS AND PSSAS. ISWG-GHG 13/3/3 – 02/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF CONCRETE PROPOSALS ON THE REVISION OF THE INITIAL STRATEGY, AND INITIATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REVISED STRATEGY. ISWG-GHG 13/4/8 – 02/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID-AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. ISWG-GHG 13/4/7 – 02/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. Please see the IMO's website for full details of these circulars. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to 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 Amendments MARPOL Annex VI relating to carbon intensity – effective from 01/11/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022/2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 March – Legal Committee (LEG) 24-28 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 08-17 May – Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 31 May - 09 June – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 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 46 Friday 19th November 2022
Friday 19th November 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 46, 2022 – Friday 18th November 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend IMO MSC 106 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of MSC 106, which was held between 2nd-11th November 2022. Key topics discussed in this session were: - The conflict in Ukraine - The adoption of amendments to Mandatory Instruments including SOLAS, the IBC Code, the 2011 ESP Code, the IGC Code and the IGF Code. - The approval of adoption of mandatory requirements for various Codes and Conventions. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has published an updated merchant shipping notice entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006: Survey and Certification of UK Ships'. Australia – has released a new marine notice entitled 'Guidance document for the recording operations in the oil record book part I'. USA – has issued a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Changes to Survival Craft Equipment Requirements for US Vessels'. Liberia – has updated five marine notices: 'Consolidated List of Fees and Charges for Official Documents and Services' 'Safety Inspections of Liberian Ships' 'International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) and SOLAS 74 Chapter IX, Management for the Safe Operation of Ships' 'Standards of accommodation, recreational facilities, food, water and catering under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006' 'Implementation of Revised Annex V, Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships, of MARPOL'. Panama – has updated two documents: a marine notice entitled 'Ukrainian and Russian Waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov' a circular entitled 'Authorized Recognized Security Organizations (RSO), Reports and Fees'. Bahamas – has updated a marine notice entitled 'MARPOL Annex VI'. Isle of Man – has updated a Manx shipping notice entitled 'MARPOL Annex VI'. Singapore – has published a port marine circular entitled 'Revision of Singapore Standard for Bunkering SS 600:2022'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released a news alert entitled 'MSC 106 Brief' and three new guidance documents: 'Publication Requirements for Bonded and Composite Repairs of Steel Structures and Piping' 'Requirements for Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage' 'Guide for Ergonomic Container Lashing'. Bureau Veritas – has published a Class news alert entitled 'MSC 106 Report - 2 to 11 November 2022' and four new guidance documents: 'Hull in aluminium alloys' 'Hull in composite, plywood and high density polyethylene materials' 'Hull structure and arrangement for the classification of cargo ships less than 65 m and non-cargo ships less than 90 m' 'Rules for the classification and the certification of yachts'. DNV – has issued a news alert entitled 'IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 106)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Electronic (Paperless) Trading GARD Britannia P&I Japan P&I Steamship Mutual West. The American Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Joint Industry Guidance for Materials Declarations for Inventories of Hazardous Materials'. GARD – has published two articles: 'Beware of the danger of in-transit fumigation' 'Type 2 diabetes – Know your risk factors'. North – has released two news alerts: 'MARPOL changes to tackle carbon emissions now in force' 'Reminder on China–Taiwan direct trading restrictions'. The Standard Club – has published seven new articles: 'Press article: Keep up seafarer wellbeing initiatives' 'Decarbonisation developments and challenges: Plugging the gap with bridging fuels' 'K Line PTE Ltd v Priminds Shipping (HK) Co, Ltd (The Eternal Bliss)' 'Case law: London Arbitration 27/22' 'Case law: London Arbitration 6/22' 'Case law: The Shagang Giant - NKD Maritime Limited v. Bart Maritime (No 2) Inc [2022] EWHC 1615 (Comm)' 'Alongside Standard Club's Podcast Season 2, Episode 3: Offshore Renewables'. West – has issued a circular entitled 'Class 1 (P&I) and Class 2 (FD&D) Policy Year Balances, Financial Position and Renewals' and a news alert entitled 'Briefcases -Waypoints Issue 03'. UK P&I Club – has published three new documents: a circular entitled 'General Meeting Reports' two articles: 'Men's Health Awareness Month - Q&A 002 with Andrew Cowderoy' 'Crew Health Advice: Prostate Cancer'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has published the October 2022 issue of their Newsletter. ICS – has issued a press release entitled 'Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping'. EMSA – has published the November 2022 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Canada – The TSB has released an investigation report into the outbreak of fire in the engine room of the bulk carrier 'Tecumseh' while transiting the Detroit River off Windsor, Ontario. It was found that the cause of the fire was the failure of a flexible fuel hose assembly supplying fuel to the main engine. Recent IMO Circulars IMO.7/CIRC.3 – 11/11/22 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION STCW.2/Circ.112 – 08/11/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 STCW.2/Circ.111 – 08/11/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 ISWG-GHG 13/4/6 – 03/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. LC/SG 46/1 – 03/11/22 – PROVISIONAL AGENDA. SDC 9/5 – 02/11/22 – REVIEW OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER NOISE (MEPC.1/Circ.833) AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS. MEPC 79/10 – 02/11/22 – IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF SPECIAL AREAS, ECAS AND PSSAS. ISWG-GHG 13/3/3 – 02/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF CONCRETE PROPOSALS ON THE REVISION OF THE INITIAL STRATEGY, AND INITIATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REVISED STRATEGY. ISWG-GHG 13/4/8 – 02/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID-AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. ISWG-GHG 13/4/7 – 02/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. Circular Letter No.4649 – 02/11/22 – Communication from the Governments of Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States of America. 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 Amendments MARPOL Annex VI relating to carbon intensity – effective from 01/11/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022/2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 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 45 Friday 11th November 2022
Friday 11th November 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 45, 2022 – Friday 11th November 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has published an updated marine guidance note entitled 'Guidance to mariners operating in vicinity of UK OREIs'. Liberia – has released three new or updated documents: a marine operations note entitled 'Voyage Data Recorder (VDR), S-VDR and Casualty Investigations' two marine notices: 'List of Publications, Certificates and Documents Required to be Carried On Board 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 a marine notice entitled 'International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and Medical Oxygen Cylinder Requirements'. Panama – has updated three 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' 'Control and Administrative Fees imposed by the Republic of Panama to the Technical Documents, Statutory Certificates issued, endorsements and approvals'. Isle of Man – has issued a new technical advisory notice entitled 'Ballast Water Treatment Systems – Contingency Measures'. Malta – has updated a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Promulgation of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) (Amendment) Regulations'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has published a new guidance document entitled 'Anchor windlass and chain stoppers'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released a technical circular entitled 'Flag State Annual Safety Inspection for Vessels transiting through Panama with a destination of the ports in Paris MoU Area'. Class NK – has published a technical news alert entitled 'Compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation - For Panamanian flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD – has published two new documents: a circular entitled 'Status report as at 20 August 2022' an article entitled 'The GENCON 2022 Charterparty'. Japan P&I Club – has released a news alert entitled 'China-Notices on route adjustment between Yantai and Weihai and alert of fishery farms to the south of the new route'. The Standard Club – has published four new articles: 'Black Sea Grain Initiative – Update regarding corridor delays and preparation for inspection' 'EU sanctions – latest updated FAQs on the carriage of certain Russian cargoes including coal and fertilisers' 'Press Release: Standard Club outlines practical support for shipping sustainability' 'Sustainability Impact Paper: People | Planet | Performance'. The Swedish Club – has released two new member alerts: 'MSS Case November: Faulty propeller caused vessel to strike the quay and crane' 'Senegal: Hefty penalty for a slight oversight on customs declaration'. West – has issued two articles: 'Sustainability & Impact Policy Statement' 'Office Profile Singapore - Waypoints Issue 03'. UK P&I Club – has published 15 new documents: two circulars: 'EU Sanctions - updated FAQs published by the EU on the carriage of certain Russian cargoes including coal and fertilisers' '2023 Renewal and Open Policy Years' 13 articles: 'No Suit For You (Volume II)' 'A Direct Order Can Cost in Court' 'Let's Talk About...' 'P&I insurer waives goodbye to Subrogation Claims' 'Preventing mooring line injuries' 'When Charterers are on the hook' 'A potentially dangerous case reasonably settled' 'AMSA Marine Notice 12/2022 - Use of EGCS in Australian Waters' 'Updated IMO List of National Operational Contact Points' 'Illegal Anchoring in Indonesia & Malaysia - up to 4 weeks delay for any and all detained vessels' 'Oasis Circular 2210: MSA issued notices on route adjustment between Yantai and Weihai and alert of fishery farms to the south of the new route' 'Men's Health Awareness Month - Q&A with Anuj Velankar' 'Stowaways - Practical problems and implications for Owners'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG – has published a blog post entitled 'CISA releases Cross-sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals'. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has released an investigation report into the failure of a safety line resulting in a crew member's fall from height in the forepeak tank of the bulk carrier 'Aqua Lady'. It was found that the failure of the rope was due to it being hit accidentally by the high-pressure jet of water from the hydroblaster which the crew member was using at the time. Recent IMO Circulars STCW.2/Circ.112 – 08/11/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 STCW.2/Circ.111 – 08/11/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 ISWG-GHG 13/4/6 – 03/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. LC/SG 46/1 – 03/11/22 – PROVISIONAL AGENDA. SDC 9/5 – 02/11/22 – REVIEW OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER NOISE (MEPC.1/Circ.833) AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS. MEPC 79/10 – 02/11/22 – IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF SPECIAL AREAS, ECAS AND PSSAS. ISWG-GHG 13/3/3 – 02/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF CONCRETE PROPOSALS ON THE REVISION OF THE INITIAL STRATEGY, AND INITIATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REVISED STRATEGY. ISWG-GHG 13/4/8 – 02/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID-AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. ISWG-GHG 13/4/7 – 02/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. Circular Letter No.4649 – 02/11/22 – Communication from the Governments of Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States of America. 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 Amendments MARPOL Annex VI relating to carbon intensity – effective from 01/11/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022/2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 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 44 Friday 4th November 2022
Friday 4th November 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 44, 2022 – Friday 4th November 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has published two documents: 'MGN 90 (M) Manual handling operations regulations 1998' 'MIN 674 (M) Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine'. USA – has released a new marine safety alert entitled 'Dynamic Positioning Systems: Don't overestimate their capabilities!'. Bahamas – has issued a marine information notice entitled 'BMA Reporting Portal'. Singapore – has published a shipping circular entitled 'Amendments to Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Regulations 2022'. Hong Kong – has released a merchant shipping information note entitled 'United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2022'. Forward this email to a friend Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has published two new guides: 'Guide for Vibration of Machinery Equipment and Related Structures 2022' 'Guide for the Environmental Protection Notations for Vessels 2022'. Recent P&I Club Guidance EU Sanctions on Russian Cargoes: Britannia P&I Club Japan P&I Club North The Shipowners' Club The Standard Club The Swedish Club UK P&I Club The American Club – has released two member alerts: 'Loss Prevention: The Importance of Lube Oil Analysis' 'Good Catch Update: Safety Management Systems (SMS) Documents Blown Overboard! (Bunkering Operations)'. GARD – has published an article entitled 'Focus on seafarer wellbeing – a reflection on the “S” in “ESG”'. Britannia – has issued a news alert entitled 'Mississippi River - Warning of Low Water Levels'. Japan P&I Club – has released two updates: 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.121' 'Video Seminars: “Risk Assessment” & “Dragging Anchor Preventive Measures-Part1 & Part2”'. North – has published two news articles: 'Diverting to remove spent fumigants' 'Let it flow! The limitations of the flow table test'. The Swedish Club – has released two updates: 'Webinar: Dealing with crankshaft damage' 'Cargo in focus: Hazardous chemical cargoes'. West – has issued four updates: 'War Risks - Waypoints Issue 03' 'New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published' 'National Oceanography Centre - Waypoints Issue 03' 'UKHO Intend to Cease Paper Chart Production by 2026'. UK P&I Club – has published four articles: 'Transport of lithium-ion batteries – a continuous threat' 'Discover the International Group's expansive approach to the provision of cover for new vessels' 'The continuing problems of incorrectly packed cargo' 'Oasis Circular 2209: China MSA issued notice of correction to chart in respect of unidentified underwater objects off Fuzhou port and Ningde port'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO – Amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI have now entered into force. Recent Accident Reports Germany – The Federal Bureau of Marine Casualty Investigation has released an investigation report into the allision of the MV 'Else' with the lock gate at Kiel-Holtenau on the Kiel Canal. The ship proceeded into the lock without the recommended assistance from a pilot. The pilot station then attempted to contact the ship, but the request to turn around and return to the pilot boarding point immediately was ignored by the bridge team. The 'Else''s bow then sailed into the lock gate two minutes later. Recent IMO Circulars ISWG-GHG 13/4/6 – 03/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. LC/SG 46/1 – 03/11/22 – PROVISIONAL AGENDA. SDC 9/5 – 02/11/22 – REVIEW OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE REDUCTION OF UNDERWATER NOISE (MEPC.1/Circ.833) AND IDENTIFICATION OF NEXT STEPS. MEPC 79/10 – 02/11/22 – IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF SPECIAL AREAS, ECAS AND PSSAS. ISWG-GHG 13/3/3 – 02/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF CONCRETE PROPOSALS ON THE REVISION OF THE INITIAL STRATEGY, AND INITIATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REVISED STRATEGY. ISWG-GHG 13/4/8 – 02/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID-AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. ISWG-GHG 13/4/7 – 02/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A BASKET OF CANDIDATE MID-TERM MEASURES IN THE CONTEXT OF PHASE II OF THE WORK PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MID- AND LONG-TERM MEASURES. Circular Letter No.4649 – 02/11/22 – Communication from the Governments of Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States of America. ISWG-GHG 13/3/5 – 01/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF CONCRETE PROPOSALS ON THE REVISION OF THE INITIAL STRATEGY AND INITIATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REVISED STRATEGY. ISWG-GHG 13/3/9 – 01/11/22 – FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF CONCRETE PROPOSALS ON THE REVISION OF THE INITIAL STRATEGY AND INITIATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REVISED STRATEGY. 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 Amendments MARPOL Annex VI relating to carbon intensity – effective from 01/11/22 A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022/2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 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 28th October 2022
Friday 28th October 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 43, 2022 – Friday 28th October 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 an updated marine information note entitled 'Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) amendment 7 2022'. Liberia – has published a new marine advisory entitled 'Unavailability of New Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons'. Marshall Islands – has updated a marine notice entitled 'Fees for Official Yacht Documents and Services'. Panama – has updated five circulars: 'Guidelines for appeals process against Port State Control deficiencies/detentions' 'Procedure for Port State Control (PSC), 2021' 'Measurements to Reduce PSC Detentions on Panamanian Vessels' 'Implementation of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)' 'Panama Policy on SEEMP, IMO-DCS and Carbon Intensity Indicator'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has issued a news alert entitled 'Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII): Actions for Compliance'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has released a circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME) Program: New Clinic in Constanza, Romania' and a member alert entitled 'Loss Prevention: The Importance of Lube Oil Analysis'. Japan P&I Club – has published a news alert entitled 'China-Unidentified UnderwaterObjects off Fuzhou Port and Ningde Port'. North – has issued a news alert entitled 'Diverting to remove spent fumigants'. The Standard Club – has published two news articles: 'Troubled waters: Responding to cyber-attacks in the maritime industry' 'China MSA issues warning of unidentified underwater objects off Fuzhou and Ningde ports'. West – has released two news alerts: 'UKHO Intend to Cease Paper Chart Production by 2026' 'Standard & Poor's (S&P) Announcement'. UK P&I Club – has issued a circular entitled 'China MSA issued notice of correction to chart in respect of unidentified underwater objects off Fuzhou port and Ningde port'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA – has released the October 2022 issue of their Newsletter . ICS – has published several news articles including: 'Active role for shipowners in improving CII regulations' 'Argentina looks to unlock LNG exports' 'Carbon capture: a solution out of thin air?'. Recent Accident Reports Hong Kong – has recently released an investigation report into a fatal accident on board the bulk carrier 'Clearwater Bay', in which a crew member was crushed by the cargo hold hatch cover while he was leaning beneath it and taking photographs of the hold. It was found that a rupture of the hydraulic oil hose of the operating system of the hatch cover had occurred, leading to a loss of pressure in the operating system and the sudden closure of the hatch cover. Recent IMO Circulars PMP.1/Circ.228 – 21/10/22 – IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX I ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MEPC.329(76) PMP.1/Circ.227 – 21/10/22 – IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX I ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MEPC.329(76) LC-LP.1/Circ.103 – 21/10/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 (LONDON PROTOCOL 1996) STCW.1/Circ.156 – 21/10/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, 1978 SLS.12/Circ.157 – 21/10/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 COLREG.1/Circ.165 – 21/10/22 – CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, 1972 PMP.1/Circ.226 – 21/10/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO STCW.2/Circ.110 – 14/10/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 COMSAR.1/CIRC.60 – 12/10/22 – PROCEDURE FOR ROUTEING DISTRESS ALERTS COMSAR.1/Circ.33/Rev.1 – 11/10/22 – GMDSS COAST STATION OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE (CSOC) SYLLABUS BWM.2/Circ.76 – 06/10/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 LC-LP.2/Circ.18 – 03/10/22 – 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 COMSAR.1/Circ.32/Rev.1 – 30/09/22 – HARMONIZATION OF GMDSS REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIO INSTALLATIONS ON BOARD SOLAS SHIPS IMSO.1/Circ.101 – 30/09/22 – CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE ORGANIZATION, 1976 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 2022/2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November – 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 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 21st October 2022
Friday 21st October 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 42, 2022 – Friday 21st October 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 documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Marine Equipment - Procedure for Becoming a UK Nominated Body' a marine information note entitled 'Changes to how Individuals can Dispose of Redundant Flares'. Australia – has published a new marine notice entitled 'Requirements for the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters'. Panama – has updated three circulars: 'Amendments to the Ship Security Plans (SSP) for Recognized Security Organization (RSO) duly cancelled' 'Rates to the Recognized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC)' 'International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)' Bahamas – has issued an updated technical alert entitled 'Unavailability of Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon (EPIRB)'. Isle of Man – has released a new technical advisory notice entitled 'NOx Compliance for Ships Using Biofuel Blends'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released a new guidance document entitled 'Rules for the Classification of Naval Ships'. Lloyd's Register – has published a Class news alert entitled 'Mooring (Revised SOLAS II-1,3-8 and related MSC Circulars)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Chinese Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) – International Group FAQs Japan P&I Club London P&I Club North Steamship Mutual The Swedish Club UK P&I Club. The American Club – has released a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Animation - A Turn for the Worse'. Britannia P&I – has published an article entitled 'Bangladesh: Claims' Update from Local Correspondents'. Japan P&I Club – has released two news alerts: 'EU sanctions-clarification of questions of cover for the carriage of certain Russiancargoes including coal and fertiliser (additional explanation)' 'Shanghai-China International Import Expo-Special Safety Supervision'. The Shipowners' Club – has issued two new documents: 'Tug and Barge Towing Operations Risk Assessment' 'Corporate Responsibility Report 2022'. The Standard Club – has published three news articles: 'Global piracy at lowest level in decades' 'China MSA to conduct special safety supervision on ships entering Huangpu River, Shanghai waters between 21 October and 10 November 2022' 'Decarbonisation developments and challenges: The barriers'. West – has released a news alert entitled SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code ' (Amendment 06-21)'. UK P&I Club – has issued four new documents: two articles: 'Bangladesh: Claims development and guidelines for mitigating claims' 'FIMBank Plc v KCH Shipping Co Ltd [2022] EWHC 2400' two circulars: 'Notice of Annual General Meeting on 7th November 2022' 'Oasis Circular 2208: China MSA Will Carry Out Special Safety Supervision over Ships Entering Shanghai from 21 Oct to 10 Nov 2022'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released the September 2022 issue of their Newsletter. MCA – has published the outcome of their consultation into the proposed new 'Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023'. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has recently released two safety investigation reports: A report into the death of a crew member in a fall inside a cargo hold access trunk during cargo operations on board the bulk carrier 'Ludogorets'. It was found probable that the copper concentrate on board had created an oxygen deficient atmosphere within the access trunking, and that the crew member may not have been aware of the hazards of this cargo in the enclosed space. A report into the death of the chief officer in a fall overboard from the general cargo vessel 'Kaata' while carrying out an inspection of the free-fall lifeboat. The chief officer was moving around the free-fall lifeboat, which required frequently shifting the hook of his safety harness from one safety point to another and being unsecured while doing so, when he fell into the water. Recent IMO Circulars STCW.2/Circ.110 – 14/10/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 COMSAR.1/CIRC.60 – 12/10/22 – PROCEDURE FOR ROUTEING DISTRESS ALERTS COMSAR.1/Circ.33/Rev.1 – 11/10/22 – GMDSS COAST STATION OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE (CSOC) SYLLABUS BWM.2/Circ.76 – 06/10/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 LC-LP.2/Circ.18 – 03/10/22 – 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 COMSAR.1/Circ.32/Rev.1 – 30/09/22 – HARMONIZATION OF GMDSS REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIO INSTALLATIONS ON BOARD SOLAS SHIPS IMSO.1/Circ.101 – 30/09/22 – CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE ORGANIZATION, 1976 IMO.7/Circ.2 – 29/09/22 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION 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) 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 2022/2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 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) 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 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 41 Friday 14th October 2022
Friday 14th October 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 41, 2022 – Friday 14th October 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 guidance notes: 'Use of Overside Working Systems on Commercial Yachts, Small Commercial Vessels and Loadline Vessels' 'Carriage of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP)'. USA – has published a new safety alert entitled 'Modifications to Fishing Vessel Lifting Gear'. Marshall Islands – has released four new or updated documents: three marine notices: 'Ballast Water Management' 'Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes' 'International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and Medical Oxygen Cylinder Requirements'. a marine safety advisory entitled 'SEEMP PART III – Confirmation of Compliance'. Bahamas – has issued six new or updated documents: information notice entitled 'Port State Control - Recurring Deficiencies' five marine notices: 'Carriage of Armed Personnel for Vessel Protection' 'MARPOL Annex II - Carriage of Vegetable Oils' 'Management of Occupational Health & Safety' 'Electronic Record Keeping Systems' 'Reporting Requirements'. Cyprus – has released a new sanctions information notice entitled 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine'. Malta – has updated a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Authorised Classification Societies'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has released a news alert entitled 'MARPOL Annex VI – Biofuels as Marine Fuel'. Recent P&I Club Guidance EU Sanctions-8th sanctions package against Russia SKULD Japan P&I Club The London P&I Club North The Shipowners' Club The Standard Club West UK P&I. Electronic (Paperless) Trading - Update to TradeLens Terms and Conditions GARD The Shipowners' Club Steamship Mutual West UK P&I. IG P&I – has released a news alert entitled 'International Group signs a new Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian Oil Spill Fund'. GARD – has released a member alert entitled 'The stink bug season is here again!'. SKULD – has published two new articles: 'Letters of indemnity - the charterer’s perspective' 'INSIGHT: Russia Sanctions'. Japan P&I Club – has released a circular entitled 'Chinese Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) – International Group FAQs'. North – has issued a circular entitled 'Chinese Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) - International Group FAQs'. The Standard Club – has published three news articles: 'Decarbonisation developments and challenges: Looking to 2023 - are you ready for the new regulations?' 'Expert thinking on how to improve seafarers’ mental health and wellbeing' 'Formal approvals keep merger plan on course to establish NorthStandard as marine insurance major'. Steamship Mutual – has issued a new circular entitled 'International Group FAQs'. The Swedish Club – has published two member alerts: 'Low water advisory in the Mississippi River' 'Hatch covers: Preventing wet damage'. West – has released a news alert entitled 'FAQ on Chinese Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)'. UK P&I Club – has issued two news alerts: 'Crew Health Advice: Homesickness' 'BIMCO has published an Electronic Bill of Lading for Bulk Shipping'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has published an information paper entitled 'Guidelines to Harden Vessels'. IMB – has released their latest global quarterly piracy report. They find that the first nine months of 2022 have seen the lowest recorded figure of incidents of piracy and armed robbery in three decades, but warn that there is no room for complacency. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has released two safety investigation reports: A report into the death of a crew member in a fall inside a cargo hold access trunk during cargo operations on board the bulk carrier 'Ludogorets'. It was found probable that the copper concentrate on board had created an oxygen deficient atmosphere within the access trunking, and that the crew member may not have been aware of the hazards of this cargo in the enclosed space. A report into the death of the chief officer in a fall overboard from the general cargo vessel 'Kaata' while carrying out an inspection of the free-fall lifeboat. The chief officer was moving around the free-fall lifeboat, which required frequently shifting the hook of his safety harness from one safety point to another and being unsecured while doing so, when he fell into the water. Recent IMO Circulars COMSAR.1/CIRC.60 – 12/10/22 – PROCEDURE FOR ROUTEING DISTRESS ALERTS COMSAR.1/Circ.33/Rev.1 – 11/10/22 – GMDSS COAST STATION OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE (CSOC) SYLLABUS BWM.2/Circ.76 – 06/10/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 LC-LP.2/Circ.18 – 03/10/22 – 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 COMSAR.1/Circ.32/Rev.1 – 30/09/22 – HARMONIZATION OF GMDSS REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIO INSTALLATIONS ON BOARD SOLAS SHIPS IMSO.1/Circ.101 – 30/09/22 – CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE ORGANIZATION, 1976 IMO.7/Circ.2 – 29/09/22 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION 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 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 2022/2023. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 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) 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 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 40 Friday 7th October 2022
Friday 7th October 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 40, 2022 – Friday 7th October 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 documents: marine guidance notes: 'Carriage and use of radar reflectors on small vessels' 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - Repatriation of Seafarers' 'The Effects of Alcohol or Drugs on Chances of Survival at Sea' a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - Hours of Work and Entitlement to Leave'. Marshall Islands – has updated a marine notice entitled 'MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 4 – Regulations on the Carbon Intensity of International Shipping'. Panama – has updated three circulars: 'Instructions for Payments to CSR and ISSC' 'Payments to SEGUMAR' 'Exemption, Conditional, Interim and Full-Term Certificates'. Singapore – has released a new port marine circular entitled 'Supply of Biofuel Within the Port of Singapore to Vessels'. Hong Kong – has issued two new merchant shipping information notes: 'United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2022' 'United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2022'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping – has issued a new technical circular entitled 'Cyprus Circular No. 28/2022 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Paperless Trading Electronic Trading Systems Update to TradeLens Terms and Conditions Japan P&I Club North The Swedish Club . The American Club – has issued a circular entitled 'Management News - Compliance and Due Diligence Partnership'. GARD – has released a member alert entitled 'US MARAD updates its security warningfor the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Western Indian Ocean region'. Japan P&I Club – has released two news alerts: 'Singapore-Caution for Anchoring in the Eastern portion of the Singapore Strait' 'Regulations on Disposal of Food Wastes in Chinese Coasts and Loss Prevention Suggestions'. The Shipowners' Club – has released a news alert entitled 'Anti-suit injunctions post-Brexit – An available relief to liability insurers when third parties bring direct action claims in EU jurisdictions in breach of the insurance policy’s choice of law and forum clause'. The Swedish Club – has published a member alert entitled 'MSS Case October: Injury while climbing'. UK P&I Club – has issued two news alerts: 'VPS Circular: High Cloud Point Distillates in ARA' 'The role of the P&I Correspondent remains key'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MAIB – has published volume 2 of 2022 of their 'Safety Digest'. ICS – has issued a press release entitled 'EU rules for vessel sharing – reducing environmental impact and increasing efficiency for global trade'. Recent Accident Reports Norway – The NSIA has recently 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 recently 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.18 – 03/10/22 – 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 COMSAR.1/Circ.32/Rev.1 – 30/09/22 – HARMONIZATION OF GMDSS REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIO INSTALLATIONS ON BOARD SOLAS SHIPS IMSO.1/Circ.101 – 30/09/22 – CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE ORGANIZATION, 1976 IMO.7/Circ.2 – 29/09/22 – AMENDMENTS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2021 TO THE CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION 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 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 2022/2023. 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) 23-27 January – Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 27 January – 03 March – Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 06-10 February – Sub-Committee on Human element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 20-24 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 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. 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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. 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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. 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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. 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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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