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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 18 Friday 6th May 2022
Friday 6th May 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 18, 2022 – Friday 6th May 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend IMO MSC 105 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of MSC 105, which ran remotely from 20-29 April 2022. Key topics for this session were: -The conflict in Ukraine -Amendments to Mandatory Instruments including SOLAS, GMDSS, the IMSBC Code, the IMDG Code and others. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued two new or updated marine guidance notes: 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022' 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006, Health and Safety Published Accident Statistics Information and Advice'. Bahamas – has published four new marine notices: 'Excursion boats' 'MARPOL Annex VI -Fuel Oil Sulphur Limit' 'MARPOL Annex VI' 'Crew Accommodation Standards'. Norway – has released a new circular entitled 'Guideline for electrical energy storage systems (maritime EES systems) onboard Norwegian ships of less than 24 meters in length (L)'. Australia – has issued a new marine notice entitled 'Focused inspection campaign – Hours of work and rest'. USA – has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Suspension of USCG Inspection Fees for TSMS Option – Subchapter M Towing Vessels'. Liberia – has issued a new marine advisory note entitled 'Japan Radio Company, Ltd. – GPS Week Number Rollover for equipment' Marshall Islands – has updated a marine notice entitled 'Ballast Water Management'. Singapore – has released three new port marine circulars: 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19' 'Changes to Pre-Arrival Notification' 'Enhancement of the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative - Green Port Programme'. Cyprus – has published three new circulars: '18 May designated as the International Day for Women in Maritime IMO International Symposium to be held virtually on 18 May 2022' 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid 19' 'International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as Amended- Issue of Seafarer’s Endorsements Attesting the Recognition of Non Cyprus Certificate'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping – has issued a news alert entitled 'MSC 105'. Bureau Veritas – has released two new documents: a guidance document entitled 'Tentative rules for structural assessment of steel ships' a Class news alert entitled 'Report of PPR 9 - 4 to 8 April 2022'. China Classification Society – has released a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for Quality Assessment of Ship Data'. DNV – has issued a news alert entitled 'IMO maritime safety committee (MSC 105)'. Lloyd's Register – has published a Class news alert entitled 'Risk of microbial attack upon certain ship's tanks after prolonged periods of reduced operational status'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Hand Injury & Hatch'. GARD – has issued an article entitled 'Navigating safely through the seasonal fishing ban in Chinese waters'. SKULD – has released an article entitled 'Colombia: Drug smuggling - update'. North – has published a circular entitled 'Proposed Merger of North and Standard Club - Merger Proposal & Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting'. The Standard Club – has released four news alerts: 'AMSA focused inspection campaign (FIC) - Hours of work and rest – 1 May to 30 June 2022' 'Press Article: North P&I and Standard Club highlight financial benefits of merger as they woo members' 'China - Summer Fishing Ban from 1 May 2022' 'IACS adopts new requirements on cyber safety'. The Swedish Club – has issued a new member alert entitled 'MSS Case May: AB fell to his death'. UK P&I Club – has published four news alerts: 'Wash Damage and Speed Regulation Update - River Plate and Parana De Las Palmas, Argentina' 'Japan office closures for Golden Week' 'US 2013 Vessel General Permit VGP Ballast Water Sampling Analysis Requirements' 'Herculito Maritime Limited & others v Gunvor International BV & others (The “Polar”) – Court of Appeal [2021] EWCA Civ 1828'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG – has announced the release of the US Port State Control Annual Report for 2021. OCIMF – has published a new bulletin entitled 'Human factor considerations related to ongoing armed conflict'. Recent Accident Reports Japan – The JTSB has published a marine accident investigation report into the collision of the cargo ship 'Bungo Princess' with the Minami-Honmoku Hama Road Bridge. The vessel had been at anchor when intensifying wind and waves caused by an approaching typhoon caused her to drag anchor and collide with the bridge. It was found that the vessel had been riding at single anchor, which the Master had assumed would be sufficient to withstand the anticipated wind and waves caused by the typhoon. Additionally, once the vessel had begun to drag anchor, the hull's attitude could not be controlled by the main engine because even though it was set to full ahead sufficient forward propulsion could not be obtained. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.3/Circ.3 – 27/04/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.12 – 27/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE IMPACT OF THE SITUATION IN THE BLACK SEA AND THE SEA OF AZOV ON INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL SECURITY CERTIFICATES. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.96 – 26/04/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.55 – 26/04/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.61 – 22/04/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. LC-LP.2/Circ.15 – 22/04/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972. View Circular. MSC.4/Circ.266 – 14/04/22 – REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS. View Circular. NCSR 9/15 – 14/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE TRAINING ON AND OPERATION OF EMERGENCY PERSONAL RADIO DEVICES IN MULTIPLE CASUALTY SITUATIONS. View Circular. NCSR 9/10/5 – 13/04/22 – DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SERVICES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES ON MARITIME SAFETY. View Circular. NCSR 9/7/1 – 13/04/22 – CONSIDERATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF MARITIME SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF E-NAVIGATION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI – effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code – effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code – effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 09-13 May – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July – IMO Council 25-29 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November - 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 17 Friday 29th April 2022
Friday 29th April 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 17, 2022 – Friday 29th April 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has issued an updated marine guidance note entitled 'Health and Safety at Work (Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations 2010'. Norway – has released a new circular entitled 'Safety notice: Battery room'. USA – has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'LED radio interference to maritime VHF radio and AIS'. Liberia – has issued a new marine advisory note entitled 'Requirements for Crew Change for Cargo Ships, Application for Vaccination, Granting of Shore Leave, and for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19'. Marshall Islands – has updated two marine notices: 'National Safety Requirements for Miscellaneous Vessels, Not Covered by International Conventions' 'MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 3 – Requirements for Control of Emissions from Ships'. Panama – has updated two documents: a marine notice entitled 'Repatriation of Seafarers due to the Situation in Ukraine' a circular entitled 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers'. Isle of Man – has released a new technical advisory notice entitled 'JRC Navigation & Communication Equipment Rollover'. Singapore – has issued three new documents: a shipping circular entitled 'Revised Green Ship Programme Under the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative' two port marine circulars: 'Dorscon Yellow Precautionary Measures' 'Shore Leave for Crew Working Onboard Vessels Visiting the Port of Singapore'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas – has released three new guidance documents: 'Rules for the design and certification of membrane type LNG cargo containment system' 'Verification scheme for unbonded flexible pipes' 'Certification of fixed offshore substations for renewable energy projects'. Indian Register of Shipping – has published three new technical circulars: 'USCG Marine Safety Alert 04-22 Reg. Handhold in Gateway Embarkation Arrangements' 'RMI SSA No. 02-22 (Rev.8) Reg. Geopolitical conflict – Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov' 'SGMF Formal Safety Notice - Reported Compatibility Issues for Dry-Disconnect/Connect Coupling (DD-CC)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) Program: New Clinic in Surabaya, Indonesia' and also two member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: Extreme Bollard Pull' 'United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Alert Regarding Verifying Gateway Handhold Arrangements'. GARD – has issued an article entitled 'Gard warns Members to remain vigilant about liquefaction risk'. SKULD – has released an article entitled 'Condition surveys - More than just a binary conclusion'. Japan P&I Club – has issued a news alert entitled 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.10)'. North – has published a news alert entitled 'USCG issues Safety Alert on Pilot Ladder handhold stanchion arrangements'. The Standard Club – has released four news alerts: 'AMSA – Pilot Transfer Arrangement' 'IMB Q1 2022 Piracy and Armed Robbery Report – no crew kidnapping reported for Q1 since 2010' 'COVID-19 – Shore Leave for crew visiting Singapore' 'Australia's Biofouling requirements update'. UK P&I Club – has published two news alerts: 'UK Club Live Webinar: Introduction to U.S. Offshore Wind Operations and Risks' 'UK Club Live Webinar (Series 24): Can you train for a Black Swan Event?'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD – has released an insight article entitled 'Entry into enclosed spaces - are you prepared?'. OCIMF – has published a new information paper entitled 'Mooring Load Analysis during Ship to Ship Transfer Operations'. EMSA – has issued the April 2022 edition of their 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping Report'. Recent Accident Reports UK – The MCA has published an investigation report into catastrophic engine failures on board the Ro-Ro passenger ferry 'Wight Sky', one of which resulted in a fire. These engine failures were found to have also occurred on other 'Wightlink' vessels. The majority of these engine failures were caused by a loss of lubrication supply to the engines' crankshaft journal bearings and crankpins. The investigation also found that there was a lack of both engine maintenance and technical oversight of the engine operating parameters. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.3/Circ.3 – 27/04/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.12 – 27/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE IMPACT OF THE SITUATION IN THE BLACK SEA AND THE SEA OF AZOV ON INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL SECURITY CERTIFICATES. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.96 – 26/04/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.55 – 26/04/22 – NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007. View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.61 – 22/04/22 – PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. LC-LP.2/Circ.15 – 22/04/22 – 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972. View Circular. MSC.4/Circ.266 – 14/04/22 – REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS. View Circular. NCSR 9/15 – 14/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE TRAINING ON AND OPERATION OF EMERGENCY PERSONAL RADIO DEVICES IN MULTIPLE CASUALTY SITUATIONS. View Circular. NCSR 9/10/5 – 13/04/22 – DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SERVICES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES ON MARITIME SAFETY. View Circular. NCSR 9/7/1 – 13/04/22 – CONSIDERATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF MARITIME SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF E-NAVIGATION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI – effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code – effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code – effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 20-29 April – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July – IMO Council 25-29 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November - 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 16 Friday 22nd April 2022
Friday 22nd April 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 16, 2022 – Friday 22nd April 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has released two new amendments: a marine information note entitled 'Life Saving Appliances – Recognised Distress Signals and Advertised Alternatives to Pyrotechnic Flares' a marine guidance note entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 On shore complaints'. USA – has published a safety alert entitled 'Verify Gateway Handhold Arrangements: Incorrect Terminations Can Lead to Marine Casualties'. Panama – has updated four circulars: 'High Risk Areas (HRA) and precautionary zones' 'Guidance on “Type Approvals” and “satisfaction of the Administration”' 'Exemption, Conditional, Interim and Full-Term Certificates' 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)'. Hong Kong – has released a merchant shipping information note entitled 'A fatal fall accident happened on a cargo hold tween deck'. Cyprus – has issued an updated sanctions information notice entitled 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) – has published a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for the Environmental Protection Notations for Vessels'. DNV – has released a news alert entitled 'Updates to the 2021 guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems ("scrubber guideline")'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a circular entitled 'Management News' and also a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Engine Failure Dock Allision'. GARD – has issued an article entitled 'Three steps to contain an outbreak of infection onboard'. Japan P&I Club – has issued two news alerts: 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.9)' 'Measures to assure safe navigation during the peak season of drift-net fishing in the Seto Inland Sea (Revised)'. The Standard Club – has released two news alerts: 'The Standard Club's PEME scheme - benefitting seafarers' 'Standard Club and North - Addressing the maritime challenges of today and tomorrow, together'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF – has released the March 2022 issue of their Newsletter. ICC – has recently released their global piracy and armed robbery report for January March 2022. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has published a safety investigation report into an incident of equipment failure and subsequent damage to the rescue boat of the passenger vessel 'Celebrity Summit'. The rescue boat was being hosted back into position after a dynamic test when the wire snapped and the boat fell into the water. It was found that the wire failed due to excessive tension as a result of the winch motor continuing to run after the hoisting button had been released. New Zealand – The TAIC has published an investigation report into the collision of the fishing vessel 'Commission' and the container ship 'Kota Lembah' northeast of Tauranga, New Zealand. The 'Kota Lembah' was stationary and drifting at the time at which the 'Commission' collided with it. It was found that nobody was in the wheelhouse of the 'Commission' at the time of the collision, and that the 'Kota Lembah' was unable to take the correct action to give way to the 'Commission' because its engine was not readily available for manoeuvring. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.4/Circ.266 – 14/04/22 – REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS. View Circular. NCSR 9/15 – 14/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE TRAINING ON AND OPERATION OF EMERGENCY PERSONAL RADIO DEVICES IN MULTIPLE CASUALTY SITUATIONS. View Circular. NCSR 9/10/5 – 13/04/22 – DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SERVICES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES ON MARITIME SAFETY. View Circular. NCSR 9/7/1 – 13/04/22 – CONSIDERATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF MARITIME SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF E-NAVIGATION. View Circular. NCSR 9/23/1 – 13/04/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. MEPC 78/3/3 – 13/04/22 – CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. View Circular. MEPC 78/7/20 – 13/04/22 – REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. View Circular. EGDH 6/6 – 12/04/22 – TERMINAL CODES (CHILD CODE OF UN/LOCODE, IMO PORT FACILITY NUMBER, SMDG, BIC FACILITY CODES AND IHO S-131 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION. View Circular. SSE 8/20 – 12/04/22 – REPORT TO THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE. View Circular. MSC 105/2/5 – 12/04/22 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI – effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code – effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code – effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 20-29 April – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July – IMO Council 25-29 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) 02-11 November – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 28 November - 02 December – IMO Council 12-16 December – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 15 Friday 15th April 2022
Friday 15th April 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 15, 2022 – Friday 15th April 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates • UK – has released two updated marine information notes: • 'MIN 618 (M+F) COVID-19 reporting of occupational diseases' • 'MIN 616 COVID-19: minimising risk to ships’ crews and other maritime sector workers'. • USA – has published a marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Cybersecurity Awareness & Action'. • Bahamas – has released an information notice entitled 'CIC on Pilot Transfer Arrangements 2021-Results Analysis Report'. • Singapore – has released a shipping circular entitled 'Resolutions Adopted by the 77th Session of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 77) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'. • Cyprus – has issued an updated sanctions information notice entitled 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine'. Recent Class Society Guidance • American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) – has published an overview of 'PPR 9', as well as a 'Guide for Position Mooring Systems 2022'. • Bureau Veritas – has issued a guidance note entitled 'Certification of fixed offshore substations for renewable energy projects'. • DNV – has released two documents: • 'Updates to the 2021 guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems ("scrubber guideline")' • 'IMO sub-committee on pollution prevention and response (PPR9)'. • Indian Register of Shipping – has published eight technical circulars: • 'IMO Circular on Guidance on indication of ongoing compliance in the case of the failure of a single monitoring instrument, and recommended actions to take if the Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) fails to meet the provisions of the EGCS Guidelines' • 'St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic' • 'GOI – Reg. COVID 19 instructions issued by Directorate General of Shipping' • 'GOI - Continued Professional Competence of seafarers in possession of Certificate of Competency of the Nautical discipline' • 'Cyprus Circular No. 15/2022 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid-19 pandemic' • 'RMI SSA No. 02-22 (Rev.7) Reg. Geopolitical conflict – Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov' • 'IMO Circular No. 1601/Rev.1 Reg. Revised Industry Counter Piracy Guidance' • 'Amendments to the Performance Standards for VDR, S-VDR & EPIRB'. • Lloyd's Register – has released an update entitled 'Revised Performance Standard for EPIRBs and VDRs'. Recent P&I Club Guidance • The American Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Heavy Weather Animated Images'. • GARD – has issued an article entitled 'PRC Court recognises an English judgment for the first time – a Gard perspective'. • Britannia P&I Club – has published an article entitled 'Refrigerated Container Cargo Claims'. • Japan P&I Club – has issued an update entitled 'Measures to assure safe navigation during the peak season of drift-net fishing in the Seto Inland Sea'. • North – has released seven news alerts: • 'Class 3 War Risks – Additional Premium Areas' • 'Russia- Ukraine conflict: Impact on shipping' • 'Port restrictions on Russian connected vessels' • 'Australian grain harvest impacting port operations Copy' • 'Slow Down for Whales - Gulf of St. Lawrence' • 'Russia - Ukraine Conflict: Sanctions summary (11/04/2022)' • 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2022'. • The Shipowners' Club – has published an update entitled 'EU Commission announces the fifth package of sanctions against Russia'. • The Swedish Club – has released a member alert entitled 'MSS Case April - Fire in engine room'. • West – has issued two news alerts: • 'VPS update on the bunker fuel contamination cases in Singapore' • 'New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News • EMSA – has released its 'Facts & Figures' report for 2021. • SKULD – has released an insight article on 'Russia Sanctions'. Recent Accident Reports • Malta – Transport Malta has recently published a safety investigation report into an accident during an internal fuel oil transfer on board the MV 'Rapallo'. The accident occurred while the ship was berthed at Port Dickson, Malaysia and resulted in serious injury to two crew members. During operations, fuel oil began to spill around the engine control room platform, causing burns to both the fourth engineer and the oiler. The fire alarm was activated, the incident reported to the Master and the two crew members transferred to a local hospital. The report found that the fuel oil spill originated from an open manhole cover on one of the fuel oil settling tanks. • Germany – The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation has released an investigation report into the grounding of the bulk carrier 'Rubina' on the River Weser, near Bremen, Germany. The accident was caused by a stuck pilot valve in one of the steering gears, which rendered the rudder unresponsive to crew controls. Recent IMO Circulars • NCSR 9/15 – 14/04/22 – GUIDANCE ON THE TRAINING ON AND OPERATION OF EMERGENCY PERSONAL RADIO DEVICES IN MULTIPLE CASUALTY SITUATIONS. View Circular. • NCSR 9/10/5 – 13/04/22 – DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SERVICES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES ON MARITIME SAFETY. View Circular. • NCSR 9/7/1 – 13/04/22 – CONSIDERATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF MARITIME SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF E-NAVIGATION. View Circular. • NCSR 9/23/1 – 13/04/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. • MEPC 78/3/3 – 13/04/22 – CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS. View Circular. • MEPC 78/7/20 – 13/04/22 – REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. View Circular. • EGDH 6/6 – 12/04/22 – TERMINAL CODES (CHILD CODE OF UN/LOCODE, IMO PORT FACILITY NUMBER, SMDG, BIC FACILITY CODES AND IHO S-131 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION. View Circular. • SSE 8/20 – 12/04/22 – REPORT TO THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE. View Circular. • MSC 105/2/5 – 12/04/22 – DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. • LEG 109/INF.1 – 12/04/22 – LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: • Amendments to MARPOL VI – effective from 01/10/20 • Amendments to the ESP Code – effective from 01/01/21 • Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems – effective from 01/01/21 • Amendments to MARPOL Annex II – effective from 01/01/21 • Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code – effective from 01/01/21 • Amendments to the IMSBC Code – effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. • 20-29 April – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) • 09-13 May – Facilitation Committee (FAL) • 06-10 June – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) • 21-30 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) • 11-15 July – IMO Council • 25-29 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) • 19-23 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) • 03-07 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) • 17-21 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 14 Friday 8th April 2022
Friday 8th April 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 14, 2022 – Friday 8th April 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has released four updated marine information notes: 'Engineering and Electro-technical Officer Oral Exam Syllabus - Amendment 1' 'Deck Oral Exam Syllabus - Amendment 1' 'Clarification of Dyslexia Policy: Examination and Assessment Procedures for MCA Written Examinations' 'Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine'. Liberia – has issued a marine security advisory entitled 'Security situation in the Black Sea and the Azov Sea'. Marshall Islands – has released two new or updated documents: a marine guideline entitled 'Reference List to Aid in International Safety Management Code Compliance' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Second Global Positioning System Rollover – 2022'. Panama – has updated three circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Control and Administrative Fees imposed by the Republic of Panama to the Technical Documents, Statutory Certificates issued, endorsements and approvals' 'Authorized Recognized Security Organizations (RSO), Reports and Fees'. Bahamas – has released 13 new or updated marine notices: 'Bahamas Yacht Codes' 'MARPOL Oil Record Books' 'Electronic Statutory Certificates' 'Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacons (EPIRBs)' 'MLC 2006 Financial Security' 'Seafarers Employment Agreement' 'Seafarers Medical Examinations & Certificates' 'Training and Certification Requirements for Persons sailing on ships subject to the Polar Code' 'Training and Certification Requirements for Seafarer Sailing on Ships Subject to the IGF Code' 'Tanker Training Certificates and Endorsements' 'Manning, Training and Certification for the Offshore Industry' 'Countries Recognised by The Bahamas in Accordance with STCW Regulation I/10' 'Approval of STCW Training'. Isle of Man – has issued a new technical advisory notice entitled 'Annual Fee Discounts for Vessels Using Green Technology'. Singapore – has released three new documents: two new shipping circulars: 'Resolutions Adopted by the 100th 101st 102nd and 103rd Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization' 'Key Shipping Division Contacts'. a port marine circular entitled 'Shore Leave for Crew Working Onboard Vessels Visiting the Port of Singapore'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) – has published a new section in the guidance document 'Guide for Building and Classing Yachts'. China Classification Society – has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines For Implementation of Statutory Surveys (Ships Engaged on International Voyages)'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released three new technical circulars: 'RMI SSA No. 02-22 (Rev.6) Reg. Geopolitical conflict – Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov' 'RMI SSA No. 04-22 Reg. Global Navigational Satellite Interference and Automatic Identification System Spoofing' 'St. Kitts & Nevis Maritime Circular – MC 113 22 Reg. Raised Security Level 2 for ships operating within the Black Sea'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Master Pilot Dock Allision'. GARD – has released three member alerts: 'Face masks are effective transmission barriers against infections' 'Measures to protect North Atlantic right whales' 'Feeling unwell? Report and recover but don’t pass it to others'. SKULD – has issued two new articles: 'Singapore: HSFO contamination cases' 'Guidance for a successful vetting inspection onboard a tanker'. Japan P&I Club – has issued a circular entitled 'A new project “J-collaboration” with Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore Ltd', and has published a further update on the 'Conflicts in Ukraine'. North – has released five news alerts: 'US and Canada revise Asian Gypsy Moth requirements for 2022' 'Australian grain harvest impacting port operations' 'Drug smuggling in Colombian ports' 'Singapore bunker contamination alert' 'Port restrictions on Russian connected vessels'. The Shipowners' Club – has released four news alerts: 'EU Commission announces the fifth package of sanctions against Russia' 'Latest US Russia sanctions' 'UK introduces further Russia sanctions measures' 'Black Sea: mine risks'. The Standard Club – has issued six news alerts: 'Instructions for submitting Ballast Water Reporting Forms in Canada' 'The Standard Club's PEME scheme - reducing preventable illness claims' 'South Korean Government Amends Public Notice on Trade of Strategic Items Implementing Export Controls' 'Off-specification bunkers supplied in Singapore' 'The Eide Carrier: Risks due to illegal scrapping confirmed by Court of Appeal in Norway' 'Ukraine: Support to Members and Seafarers'. Steamship Mutual – has released a new circular entitled 'Further Revision of Hull War Breach Areas'. The Swedish Club – has published a member alert entitled 'VPS issues alert on fuel contamination crisis'. West – has released two news alerts: 'Defence Guide - Late redelivery in a nutshell' 'VPS Bunker Alert 08-2022 VPS identifies a major bunker fuel contamination crisis'. UK P&I Club – has issued three news alerts: 'UK Club Live Webinar (Series 24): Can you train for a Black Swan Event?' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'China: Revised Ship Routeing and Reporting Systems of Qiongzhou Strait – From 1 April 2022'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MCA – has released their latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents, 'MAIB Safety Digest 1/2022'. GARD – has published two insight articles: 'Marine plastic pollution - are nurdles a special case for regulation?' 'Beware of binary thinking – a single alternative fuel may not be the panacea some seek'. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has recently published a safety investigation report into a fall from height resulting in serious injury on board the bulk carrier 'Kiran Africa'. The crew member had been cleaning the stiffeners in the cargo hold, and it was found that he had unclipped both snap-hooks on his safety harness to allow him to change position when he fell. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75/Add.1 – 17/03/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. CCC 8/INF.3 – 16/03/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. LEG 109/10/Add.1 – 16/03/22 – WORK OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. LEG 109/1/1/Rev.1 – 16/03/22 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. MSC 105/19/12 – 16/03/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. MSC 105/16/5 – 15/03/22 – HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. LEG 109/1/1/Add.1 – 15/03/22 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.100 – 15/03/22 – CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4533 – 15/03/22 – Vacancy announcement: V.N. 22-03. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4535 – 15/03/22 – Communication from the Government of the Russian Federation. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI – effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code – effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code – effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 04-08 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July – IMO Council 25-29 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 13 Friday 1st April 2022
Friday 1st April 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 13, 2022 – Friday 1st April 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK – has released two new or updated documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Seafarers Employment Agreements' a marine information note entitled 'Updated Guidance on Booking Oral Exams, the Issue of Notices of Eligibility (NOEs) and the Online Oral Exam Process'. Australia – has updated a marine order entitled 'Certificates of competency—national law'. USA – has published two new safety alerts: 'Verify Launching Appliance Winch Component Rating: Exceeding electrical duty rating can lead to failure' 'Dangerous Gas Buildup in Fish Holds'. Panama – has released four new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Repatriation of Seafarers due to the Situation in Ukraine' 'Coronavirus and Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates' two circulars: 'Bareboat Charter insert in the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)' 'Implementation of New Ship’s Routeing System in Panama'. Isle of Man – has issued a new technical advisory notice entitled 'Guidance for Shipowners Following Invasion of Ukraine'. Singapore – has released three new documents: a shipping circular entitled 'Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Air) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2022' two port marine circulars: 'Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination' 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19'. Hong Kong – has published two new merchant shipping information notes: 'An explosion happened when a hydraulic pump motor of the windlass system was switched on' 'A fatal accident happened on board during the repair of an outlet valve of the exhaust gas boiler'. Cyprus – has published a new circular entitled 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid-19'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) – has published a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for Gas and Other Low-Flashpoint Fuel Ready Vessels 2022'. China Classification Society – has issued a revision to a guidance document entitled 'Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships 2022 Amendments'. Indian Register of Shipping – has released three new technical circulars: 'Panama – Repatriation of Seafarers due to the situation in Ukraine' 'Netherlands – Corona virus (COVID-19) Contingency Plan and Guidelines' 'GOI – Advisory for Black Sea and Adjoining Areas'. Class NK – has issued a new technical news alert entitled 'Fitting or designating the fuel oil sampling points'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Safety Harness and the Young Mariner'. GARD – has released three member alerts: 'Singapore bunkers - presence of chlorinated hydrocarbons' 'War in Ukraine – impact on maritime situation' 'Fitting of fuel oil sampling points becomes mandatory'. Japan P&I Club – has issued three news alerts: 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.114' 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.6)' 'China-MSA revised Ship Routing System and Ship Reporting System in QiongzhouStrait from 1 April 2022'. The Shipowners' Club – has released a news alert entitled 'Turkey: Revised pollution fines 2022'. The Standard Club – has issued four news alerts: '– ' COVID-19 MPA updates requirements for ships arriving in Singapore 'Revisions to Ship’s Routeing and Reporting System of Qiongzhou Strait' 'Japan's sanctions against Russia and Belarus' 'Sanctions imposed on Russia by South Korea'. The Swedish Club – has published a member alert entitled 'Sanctions against Russia'. West – has released four news alerts: 'Ukraine Conflict - UK General Licence issued in relation to Sovcomflot' 'Defence Guide - Early redelivery in a nutshell' 'Ukraine Conflict - further UK designations' 'Ukraine Conflict - potential humanitarian corridors for foreign ships in the Ukrainian ports'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO – has released a news alert entitled 'Black Sea and the Sea of Azov - Guidance on insurance or other financial security certificates'. USCG – has published a blog post entitled 'Spoofed business websites'. Recent Accident Reports Malta – Transport Malta has published a safety investigation report into a fall from height resulting in serious injury on board the bulk carrier 'Kiran Africa'. The crew member had been cleaning the stiffeners in the cargo hold, and it was found that he had unclipped both snap-hooks on his safety harness to allow him to change position when he fell. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75/Add.1 – 17/03/22 – INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. CCC 8/INF.3 – 16/03/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. LEG 109/10/Add.1 – 16/03/22 – WORK OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. LEG 109/1/1/Rev.1 – 16/03/22 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. MSC 105/19/12 – 16/03/22 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. MSC 105/16/5 – 15/03/22 – HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. LEG 109/1/1/Add.1 – 15/03/22 – ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.100 – 15/03/22 – CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4533 – 15/03/22 – Vacancy announcement: V.N. 22-03. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4535 – 15/03/22 – Communication from the Government of the Russian Federation. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI – effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code – effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code – effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code – effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 04-08 April – Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May – Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June – Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June – Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July – IMO Council 25-29 July – Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September – Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October – Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October – Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 12 Friday 25th March 2022
Friday 25th March 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 12, 2022 � Friday 25th March 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released four new or updated marine guidance notes: 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - Seafarer's Wages' 'Navigation: Watchkeeping Safety � Use of Very High Frequency (VHF) radio and Automatic Identification System (AIS)' 'Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Local Port Services (LPS) in the UK' 'Certification Process for Vessels Using Innovative Technology'. Liberia � has updated three marine notices: 'Consolidated List of Fees and Charges for Official Documents and Services' 'Articles of Agreement between the Master and Seafarers in the Merchant Service of the Republic of Liberia (Shipping Articles)' 'Payment Of Wages - Account'. Panama � has released a new circular entitled 'Regulation for the Issuance of the Certificate of Inspection of Crew Accommodation (CICA) and its Exemptions, Dispensations and Authorizations of the Ship Registry of the Republic of Panama'. Cyprus � has published a new circular entitled 'Obligations of the shipowners related to the deletion of ships from the Register of Cyprus Ships, in respect of the application of Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 on ship recycling'. Malta � has issued a new technical notice entitled 'Unified Interpretation Relating to the International Ballast Water Management Convention'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) � has published 'MARPOL Annex VI � Fuel Oil Sampling Points'. DNV � has issued two news alerts: 'SEEMP Part III and the upcoming SEEMP Generator from DNV' 'How to deal with maritime management systems in light of the invasion of Ukraine'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released a technical circular entitled 'Ban on use of Anti-Fouling Systems that contain Cybutryne'. Lloyd's Register � has issued a new Class news alert entitled 'Deadline approaching for IMO DCS & EU MRV Annual Verification Submissions for reporting year 2021'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has published a circular entitled 'Management News'. GARD � has released an alert entitled 'Does your onboard hygiene management cover high touch surfaces?'. Japan P&I Club � has issued two news alerts: 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.5)' 'EU impose further sanctions on Russia'. North � has released a new circular entitled 'Suez Canal Authority Confirms Its Tough Stance on Bribery, Corruption and Facilitation Payments', and also a news alert entitled 'Suez Canal fines for failure to report vessel defects'. The Standard Club � has issued four news alerts: 'Spanish hauliers strike' 'Anti-bribery measures: Suez Canal Authority' 'Potential Swedish blockade against Russian ships and cargo' 'USCG reports another fire in misdeclared container of scrapped lithium-ion batteries'. The Swedish Club � has published three member alerts: 'China: MSA revised ship routing system and ship reporting system in Qiongzhou Strait from 01 April 2022' 'Sanctions on Russia (update 23 March 2022)' 'Suez Canal: Newly imposed penalty fees by SCA'. West � has released two news alerts: 'Ukraine Conflict and Charterparties � FAQs' 'Ukraine Conflict - EU imposes further sanctions on Russia'. UK P&I Club � has issued three news alerts: 'Australia's Biosecurity Amendment (Biofouling Management) Regulations 2021' 'China: Announcement on Effectively Implementing Remote Prevention and Control Measures of COVID-19' 'EU impose further sanctions on Russia'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News 'The Great Disconnect' � A new report on cyber security risks within the shipping industry has been released. Its findings include that when cyberattacks lead to a ransom payment, the average amount paid by shipowners is $3.1 million USD, and also that significant gaps exist in cyber risk management across shipping organisations and the wider supply chain. EMSA � has released the March 2022 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has published a safety investigation report into an explosion which led to equipment and structural damage on board the double-hull oil tanker 'Seascout'. It was found that a crew member had decided to use an angle grinder to help him to remove some heavily corroded bolts which had to be undone. The sparks from the angle grinder entered the fuel tank vent head, resulting in the explosion. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75/Add.1 � 17/03/22 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. CCC 8/INF.3 � 16/03/22 � ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. LEG 109/10/Add.1 � 16/03/22 � WORK OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. LEG 109/1/1/Rev.1 � 16/03/22 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. MSC 105/19/12 � 16/03/22 � ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. MSC 105/16/5 � 15/03/22 � HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. LEG 109/1/1/Add.1 � 15/03/22 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.100 � 15/03/22 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4533 � 15/03/22 � Vacancy announcement: V.N. 22-03. View Circular. Circular Letter No.4535 � 15/03/22 � Communication from the Government of the Russian Federation. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 11 Friday 18th March 2022
Friday 18th March 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 11, 2022 � Friday 18th March 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates � UK � has released three publications: � 'MSN 1747 (M) Amendment 1 Sea areas associated with the Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) Regulations 2000' � 'MGN 306(M) Amendment 1 - Designing and operating smaller passenger vessels: guidance on meeting the needs of persons with disabilities' � 'MIN 674 (M) - Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia�s invasion of Ukraine'. � USA � has released a marine safety alert on 'Lithium Battery Fire'. � Bahamas � has released nine marine notices: � 'Alternative Design and Arrangements' � 'Passenger Ship Watertight Doors' � 'Ballast Water Management Convention' � 'MARPOL Annex V' � 'MARPOL Annex II - Carriage of Vegetable Oils' � 'Application of MARPOL Annex I to FPSOs, FSOs, FSRUs, FLNGs and similar units' � 'MARPOL Oil Record Books' � 'Temporary exemptions, extensions and postponements' � 'Permanent Exemptions and Equivalents'. � Cyprus � has issued four guidance documents: � 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine' � 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus' � 'Entry into force of amendments to IMO International Conventions and Instruments: November 2022 to January 2023' � 'Resolution MEPC 325(75) - Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments'. Recent Class Society Guidance � American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) � has published a 'Guide for Ballast Water Treatment 2022'. � China Classification Society (CCS) � has issued 'Rules for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Liquid Chemicals in Bulk-Amendments 2022'. � Indian Register of Shipping � has released a technical circular entitled 'Panama MMN -03/2022 Reg. Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov'. Recent P&I Club Guidance � The American Club � has published a circular entitled 'US Sanctions against Russia regarding Russian Federation origin importations in the US', as well as two member alerts: � 'Good Catch Update: Good Communication = Safety When Handling Lines' � 'Good Catch Update: Fire Started From Cutting Torch Work'. � GARD � has released an article entitled 'Under the lens - BIMCO�s EEXI transition clause for time charterparties' � Japan P&I Club � has issued an update on 'Conflicts in Ukraine'. � North � has published six updates: � 'Phishing Emails Awareness and Guidance' � 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2022' � 'COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak - Impact on Shipping *Update*' � 'Russia- Ukraine conflict: Impact on shipping' � 'Port restrictions on Russian connected vessels' � 'Agent errors leading to immigration fines in Indonesia'. � The Shipowners' Club � has released an article entitled 'EU announces the next round of its Russia sanctions package'. � The Standard Club � has issued an update entitled 'EU impose further sanctions on Russia'. � Steamship Mutual � has issued three circulars: � 'Joint War Committee Review' � 'Mental Well-Being Support for Seafarers' � 'Ukraine - Russia Conflict and the Impact on Shipping'. � West � has published a defence guide entitled 'Notices of redelivery in a nutshell'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News � IMO � held an Extraordinary Council Session on the situation in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov and its impact on shipping and seafarers. � UK P&I Club � has released a webinar on 'Decarbonisation' � North/The Standard Club � have announced a merger between the two P&I clubs. Recent Accident Reports � Sweden � The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority has published a final report into the collision between the RoRo 'Finlandia Seaways' and a dredging unit consisting of the dredging barge 'Lennart', the tug 'Atle' and the split hopper barge 'B-17'. The accident occurred in Stilleryd Harbour, Blekinge County, Sweden. The accident was found to have been caused by inadequate situational awareness among the crew and pilot on board the 'Finlandia Seaways'. The collision resulted in extensive damage to the 'Atle'. � USA � The NTSB has issued an investigation report into the engine room fire on board the passenger and car ferry 'Wenatchee'. The incident occurred during a sea trial in Puget Sound, Washington State, USA and was due to a mechanical failure of the number 3 main engine. A connecting assembly rod had come loose due to insufficient tightening (torqueing) of a lower basket bolt during the recent engine overhaul, causing the engine failure and subsequent fire. The crew isolated the space, and the fire self-extinguished before it could spread throughout the ship. Recent IMO Circulars � CCC 8/INF.3 � 16/03/22 � ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. � LEG 109/10/Add.1 � 16/03/22 � WORK OF OTHER IMO BODIES. View Circular. � LEG 109/1/1/Rev.1 � 16/03/22 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. � MSC 105/19/12 � 16/03/22 � ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. � MSC 105/16/5 � 15/03/22 � HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. � LEG 109/1/1/Add.1 � 15/03/22 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. � LC-LP.1/Circ.100 � 15/03/22 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. � Circular Letter No.4533 � 15/03/22 � Vacancy announcement: V.N. 22-03. View Circular. � Circular Letter No.4535 � 15/03/22 � Communication from the Government of the Russian Federation. View Circular. � Circular Letter No.4395 � 15/03/22 � Position in the IMO Junior Professional Officer programme JPO 21-04. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: � Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 � Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. � 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) � 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) � 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) � 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) � 11-15 July � IMO Council � 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) � 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 10 Friday 11th March 2022
Friday 11th March 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 10, 2022 � Friday 11th March 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates � UK � has published four marine guidance notes: � 'MGN 665 (M+F) Registration of EPIRBs and 406 MHz PLBs used in the maritime environment' � 'MGN 641 Amendment 1 (M) Guidance on radiocommunications under chapter IV of SOLAS' � 'MGN 556 (M+F) Amendment 1 Safety signs and signals regulations 2001' � 'MGN 624 (M+F) Amendment 1 Carcinogens and mutagens regulations'. � Bahamas � has released an information notice entitled 'Dates for Bahamas Assessments of officer candidates', as well as a safety alert on 'HMPE mooring lines - breakaway'. � Cyprus � has issued a circular entitled 'Urgent Provisional Measures with respect to the seafarers� employment agreements (SEA) extensions in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine'. � Liberia � has published four advisory notes: � 'Security situation in the Black Sea and the Azov Sea' � 'Requirements for crew change for cargo Ships, application for vaccination and for vessels arriving in the Port of Singapore during COVID-19' � 'Guidance for Management of COVID-19 Onboard Vessels' � 'Requirements for Issuance of Medical Certificates for Seafarers, Philippines' � Marshall Islands � has released a safety advisory entitled 'Repatriating Ukrainian Seafarers'. Recent Class Society Guidance � The IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) held its 8th session from 28th February to 4th March, several Class Societies have released summaries of the event: � American Bureau of Shipping � DNV � Korean Register � Indian Register of Shipping � has released two technical circulars: � 'IMO Circular, MSC.1/Circ. 1460/ Rev.3 Reg. Guidance on the validity of Radio Communication Equipment installed and used on ships' � 'Merchant Marine Notice MMN-02/2022 Reg. Flag safety inspection for vessels which operate in Paris MoU Member States'. � Lloyd's Register � has published a document entitled 'Prohibition of Cybutryne in Anti-Fouling Coating Systems'. Recent P&I Club Guidance � GARD � has published three updates: � 'Ukrainian seafarer repatriation' � 'War in Ukraine - impact on crew contracts, claims and repatriation' � 'War in Ukraine - Impact on contractual obligations'. � Britannia P&I � has released two documents: � 'Contamination Claims on Chemical Tankers' � 'South African Bunkering - Moratorium Lifted'. � Japan P&I Club � has published two articles: � 'Conflicts in Ukraine' � 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters'. � North � has released four updates: � 'Russia- Ukraine conflict: Impact on shipping' � 'Russia � Ukraine conflict: Sanctions *update*' � 'Port restrictions on Russian connected vessels' � 'COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak - Impact on Shipping *Update*'. � The Shipowners' Club � has published three articles: � 'Russian Banks Banned from SWIFT' � 'EU Regulation 2022/328' � 'Ukraine � Repatriation of Ukrainian Seafarers'. � The Standard Club � has issued six updates: � 'Sanctions � UK adopts new financial and trade sanctions against Russia' � 'Mandatory biofouling management requirements in Australia from 15 June 2022' � 'COVID-19 � Singapore updates crew change guidance' � 'US Bans Imports of Russian Oil into the US' � 'COVID-19 - China update' � 'Singapore sanctions - Export and Banking Prohibitions' � The Swedish Club � has published two documents: � 'Addendum to Contract referring to the repatriation of seafarers affected by the present situation in the geopolitical environment' � 'MSS Case March: Injured during cargo operation'. � Steamship Mutual � has issued three circulars: � 'Joint War Committee Review' � 'Mental Well-Being Support for Seafarers' � 'Ukraine - Russia Conflict and the Impact on Shipping'. � West � has published two articles: � 'Ukraine Conflict - Repatriation of Crew FAQs' � 'Defence Guide - Notices of redelivery in a nutshell'. � UK P&I Club � has released three updates: � 'COVID-19: Industry Guidelines and Additional Resources' � 'European Union announce significant expansion of sanctions against Russia' � 'Repatriation of Ukrainian Seafarers � Addendum to Contract'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News � ReCAAP � has published its 'Regional Guide 2' on piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. � MAIB � has issued a safety bulletin of initial findings following an auxiliary engine room fire on board the cargo ship 'Finnmaster'. Recent Accident Reports � Malta � Transport Mata has released a safety investigation report into the grounding of the bulk carrier MV 'Captain V. Madias', on a shoal off Pulau Bisa, in the Indonesian Archipelago. The accident is believed to have been caused by the proximity of the ship's track to the shoal, which was due to improper passage planning. � Canada � The TSB has published a safety investigation report into the explosion on board the tug Risco Warrior, near Mellersh Point in Bute Inlet, British Columbia. The explosion occurred in the tug's battery compartment and was found to be the result of poor maintenance. The vessel sustained structural damage and two crew members were injured. Recent IMO Circulars � MEPC 78/7/2 � 10/03/22 � REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS FROM SHIPS. View Circular. � FAL 46/16 � 10/03/22 � INTRODUCTION OF THE API/PNR CONCEPT IN MARITIME TRANSPORT. View Circular. � FAL 46/INF.3 � 10/03/22 � APPLICATION OF SINGLE WINDOW CONCEPT. View Circular. � FAL 46/6/5 � 10/03/22 � REVIEW AND REVISION OF THE IMO COMPENDIUM ON FACILITATION AND ELECTRONIC BUSINESS, INCLUDING. View Circular. � FAL 46/6/6 � 10/03/22 � REVIEW AND REVISION OF THE IMO COMPENDIUM ON FACILITATION AND ELECTRONIC BUSINESS, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL E-BUSINESS SOLUTIONS. View Circular. � FAL 46/4 � 10/03/22 � REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE ANNEX TO THE FAL CONVENTION. View Circular. � MEPC 78/12/1 � 10/03/22 � TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT. View Circular. � MEPC 78/12 � 09/03/22 � TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT. View Circular. � MSC 105/5/2 � 09/03/22 � DEVELOPMENT OF FURTHER MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF SHIPS RELATING TO THE USE OF FUEL OIL. View Circular. � NCSR 9/3 � 09/03/22 � ROUTEING MEASURES AND MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: � Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 � Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. 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Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. � 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) � 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) � 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) � 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) � 11-15 July � IMO Council � 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) � 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 9 Friday 4th March 2022
Friday 4th March 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 9, 2022 � Friday 4th March 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia � has published two new or updated documents: a marine security advisory entitled 'Security situation in the Black Sea and the Azov Sea' a marine notice entitled 'Consolidated List of Fees and Charges for Official Documents and Services'. Marshall Islands � has released two new marine safety advisories: 'Impact of National and International Sanctions on Republic of the Marshall Islands Registered Vessels' 'St. Lawrence Seaway Landing Booms'. Panama � has issued five new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Ukrainian and Russian Waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov' 'Flag Safety Inspection for Vessels which Operate in Paris MoU Member States'. three circulars: 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC) � Certification Process' 'High Risk Areas (HRA) and precautionary zones' .Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination'. Cyprus � has issued four new documents: a sanctions information notice entitled 'New European Union restrictive measures in view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine' three new circulars: 'Calculation of the Global Share for the Owners of Foreign Ships, Charterers and Ship Managers for the fiscal year 2022' 'Approval of distance learning and e-learning for certain training courses for seafarers offered by marine academies and training schools' 'Fleet Performance on Port State Control for 2019-2021'. Malta � has released two new merchant shipping notices: 'Navigation in Black Sea Region in View of the Escalating Situation' 'Restrictive Measures in Response to the Situation in Ukraine'. Bermuda � has released a new merchant shipping guidance notice entitled 'Ukrainian Seafarers - STCW/MLC and contract extensions'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for Application of Higher-Strength Hull Structural Thick Steel Plates in Container Carriers'. China Classification Society � has published a new guidance document entitled 'Rules for Green Eco-Ships RCN NO.1(April 2022)'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued four new technical circulars: 'Palau Ship Security Advisory Reg. Level 3 Security Alert for Ships due to geopolitical conflict � Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov' 'Panama MMN -03/2022 Reg. Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov' 'RMI SSA No. 02-22 Reg. Geopolitical conflict � Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov' 'AMSA Marine Notice No. 04/2022 Reg. Safe Handling of Hatch Covers'. Lloyd's Register � has released a Class news alert entitled 'The escalating situation in Ukraine'. Class NK � has published two technical news alerts: 'Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 77' 'Sampling analysis at commissioning tests for ballast water management systems (rev.1)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has released four new documents: two circulars: 'Update on American Club's Complimentary Corporate Due Diligence Investigations for Class I and Class II Members - Knowing Your Contract Partner' 'Sanctions Update: Further Sanctions Imposed Against Russia' two member alerts: 'Good Catch Updates: Mooring Line Slack and Down the Hole' 'Threats to Shipping in Ukrainian Waters and Closure of Ukrainian Ports'. GARD � has issued a new member alert entitled 'Update on Ukraine - 3 March'. SKULD � has released updates to their article 'INSIGHT: Russia Sanctions'. Japan P&I Club � has released four news alerts: 'Conflicts in Ukraine (No.2)' 'Ukraine-Risk Management' 'China-MSA revised Ship Routing System and Ship Reporting System at Xiamen portfrom 1 March 2022' 'Conflicts in Ukraine'. North � has published two news alerts: 'Russia- Ukraine conflict: Impact on shipping' 'New routing and reporting requirements in Xiamen'. The Shipowners' Club � has released three news alerts: 'Guidance on Anchoring' 'UK Port Restrictions � Russian Vessels' 'Update on Russian Sanctions � 25 February 2022'. The Standard Club � has issued ten news alerts: 'COVID-19: ICS and INTERTANKO update guidance' 'More Sanctions are issued against Russia by the EU, UK, and US' 'U.S. Introduces Bill 'American Offshore Worker Fairness Act' to address 'egregious Jones Act loophole'' 'Sanctions against Russia continue to escalate' 'Ukraine / Russia - Port update' 'China MSA to revise the ship routing and reporting system for Xiamen port from 01 Mar 2022' 'Russia - sanctions update' 'Ukrainian & Russian Hostilities � Charterparty and Cover Issues' 'Press release: Strong 2022 renewal result for Standard Club' 'Russia / Ukraine - Conflict Escalation'. The Swedish Club � has published three new member alerts: 'Latest on the Ukraine-Russia situation' 'Sanctions on Russia' 'China: MSA revised ship routing system and ship reporting system at Xiamen port from 01 March 2022'. West � has issued seven news alerts: 'Russian Sanctions update - Canadian and UK Prohibitions on Russian vessels' 'The Ukraine Crisis and charterparties - commonly asked questions' 'Russia - sanctions against Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port' 'Australia - New Mandatory Biofouling Management Requirements for International Vessels' 'Russia - further U.S. and UK sanctions imposed' 'Russia EU imposes package of sanctions' 'Ukraine conflict � ports' operational status'. UK P&I � has released six new documents a circular entitled 'Special War Risks P&I Excess Cover, and Biocchem Cover, and US Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as Amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019' five news alerts: 'Ukraine - Correspondent updates on the ground' 'Signum Services Alert: Fraud Warning (Ukraine)' 'Press Release: UK P&I Club announces outstanding 2022 renewal results' 'China � Revised Ship Routing and Reporting Systems at Xiamen port - From 1st March 2022' 'UK P&I Club Live Webinar (Series 23) - Narcotics smuggling risks for ships'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MCA � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Enclosed Spaces - Guidance for merchant vessel operators'. EMSA � has published a new guidance document entitled Guidance for Ship 'Inspections under the Port Reception Facilities Directive'. Recent Accident Reports Denmark � The DMAIB has released a marine accident report on the loss of cargo from the container ship 'Maersk Essen' while en route from Xiamen, China to Los Angeles, USA. Several containers were lost during a period of heavy rolling and the investigation found that this rolling was most likely due to parametric resonance. It was found that the crew had no onboard tools to analyse or monitor the risk of parametric resonance and also that the conditions which triggered the rolling in this case were within the spectrum of normal operational conditions for the ship and normal sea conditions for the area. Sweden � The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority has released an accident report into a fatal accident on board the general cargo ship 'Nataly' in which a crew member suffocated in the forward shaft of the cargo hold. The reason for the crew member going into the cargo hold shaft could not be ascertained, but it was found that the ship's safety management system had not been effectively implemented. The Netherlands � The Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into the death of a crew member who fell from a crane on board the bulk carrier 'Zealand Rotterdam'. It was found that the crew member was not wearing a safety helmet or fall protection. Additionally, no toolbox meeting or Last Minute Risk Assessment were carried out and there was no common working language among the crew. Recent IMO Circulars III.3/Circ.8 � 28/02/22 � CASUALTY ANALYSIS AND STATISTICS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.656 � 25/02/22 � SAFETY OF SHIPS CARRYING SOLID BULK CARGOES. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.606 � 25/02/22 � PORT STATE CONCURRENCE WITH SOLAS EXEMPTIONS. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.107 � 24/02/22 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1518/Rev.1 � 16/02/22 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (SOLAS), 1974, AS AMENDED. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.20 � 07/02/22 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/22 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.106 � 24/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.11 � 24/12/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE AND GAP ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONS EMANATING FROM THE LEGAL COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.896 � 21/12/21 � 2021 GUIDANCE ON TREATMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES FOR CALCULATION AND VERIFICATION OF THE ATTAINED EEDI AND EEXI. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.10 � 21/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 8 Friday 25th February 2022
Friday 25th February 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 8, 2022 � Friday 25th February 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has issued three new or updated documents: three merchant guidance notes: 'International Labour Organization Work in Fishing Convention (ILO 188) Safe Manning' 'Accidents When Using Power Operated Watertight Doors' 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 2010 as Amended'. Australia � has published two new marine notices: 'Proper stowage and securing of cargo containers' 'Safe handling of hatch covers'. USA � has released two new documents: a navigation and vessel inspection circular entitled 'Acceptance of Novel Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements' a marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Ensuring the Validity of Merchant Mariner Credentials and Endorsements'. Liberia � has published a new marine advisory entitled 'Guidance to Assist with Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Crew Documentation'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Use of Electronic Certificates onboard'. 'Measurements to Reduce PSC Detentions on Panamanian Vessels' .Singapore � has published a new shipping circular entitled 'Extension of Withholding Tax Exemptions for Maritime Sector Incentive � Shipping Enterprise (Singapore Registry of Ships) (MSI-SRS)'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'New Government Policy on the Registration of Vessels in the Cyprus Register of Ships (�the new Policy�)'. Bermuda � has released a new merchant shipping notice entitled 'Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems, Appliances and Certain Emergency Equipment'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released a news alert entitled 'Updated Matrix of Regulation � February 2022'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued two new technical circulars: 'GOI � DGS Order No. 08 of 2022 Reg. Extension of all those STCW certificates which have been issued with a validity of 18 months' 'Marshall Islands Marine Safety Advisory No. 05/2022 Reg. Preparation for United States Coast Guard Port State Control Exams'. Class NK � has published a technical news alert entitled 'Marine Equipment for Bahamian-flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has released four new documents: two circulars: 'Condition Survey Requirement for Tankers Carrying Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) as Cargo' 'Sanctions Update: The United States Imposes Economic Sanctions Against Russian-controlled Regions of Eastern Ukraine, Donetsk, and Luhansk'. two member alerts: 'Good Catch Updates: Grounding and Coral Reef Damage and 3 Points of Contact' 'Requirements for Pre-arrival - COVID-19 Testing Onboard for Vessels Scheduled to Make Crew Changes in the People's Republic of China (PRC)'. GARD � has issued two new member alerts: 'Piracy trends and hotspots' 'New queuing process for container ships off California coast'. SKULD � has published a new article entitled 'Propeller damage due to ice'. Britannia P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Oil Spill on Deck'. North � has published three new documents: two new circulars: 'North�s 2022/23 Rule Books and List of Correspondents' 'Class 3 War Risks � Additional Premium Areas'. a news alert entitled 'Russia � Ukraine tensions: Sanctions update'. The Shipowners' Club � has released a new circular entitled 'Club Rules 2022'. The Standard Club � has issued four news alerts: 'Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI) Q4 2021 reflects a depressed, stressed and frustrated workforce' 'A wave of drug smuggling from Brazil' 'A Master's Guide to the Carriage of steel cargo - Japanese language edition' 'COVID-19 China update'. Steamship Mutual � has published a new circular entitled 'Revision of Hull War Breach Areas'. West � has issued three news alerts: 'Why Wait to Implement Delay insurance?' 'Russia - new sanctions imposed in response to Ukraine crisis' 'Cargo Hold Pontoon Handling Operations'. UK P&I � has released a new article entitled 'Rules and Correspondents 2022' Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Marine Safety Forum � has released a new safety alert entitled 'Man Overboard Incident'. CHIRP � has published the February 2022 issue of their 'Maritime Feedback' magazine. Recent Accident Reports Canada � The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has recently released a safety investigation report into an incident in which the bulk carrier 'CSL Tadoussac' struck the berth while berthing under the conduct of a pilot in the Port of Qu�bec. It was found that an unanticipated current prevented the vessel from completing the planned turn that would bring it parallel to the berth as it approached. Further, the Master and pilot did not communicate effectively during the operation - essential information was found not to have been shared, and there was no discussion of a contingency plan as the vessel approached the berth. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1518/Rev.1 � 16/02/22 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (SOLAS), 1974, AS AMENDED. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.20 � 07/02/22 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/22 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.106 � 24/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.11 � 24/12/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE AND GAP ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONS EMANATING FROM THE LEGAL COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.896 � 21/12/21 � 2021 GUIDANCE ON TREATMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES FOR CALCULATION AND VERIFICATION OF THE ATTAINED EEDI AND EEXI. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.10 � 21/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.883/Rev.1 � 16/12/21 � GUIDANCE ON INDICATION OF ONGOING COMPLIANCE IN THE CASE OF THE FAILURE OF A SINGLE MONITORING INSTRUMENT, AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO TAKE IF THE EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS) FAILS TO MEET THE PROVISIONS OF THE EGCS GUIDELINES. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.2 � 15/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.897 � 15/12/21 � CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES FOR AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI (2021 REVISED MARPOL ANNEX VI). View Circular. TC.1/Circ.76 � 10/12/21 � REVISED RULES OF OPERATION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION FUND. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 7 Friday 18th February 2022
Friday 18th February 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 7, 2022 � Friday 18th February 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has issued three new or updated documents: two merchant guidance notes: 'Fire Protection � Fire Retardant Treatments for Fabrics - Equivalent Testing Standards for Large Commercial Yacht Code' 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022' a marine information note entitled 'Vessel Modifications � Pre-approval by MCA'. Australia � has published a new marine notice entitled 'Pilot transfer arrangements'. Marshall Islands � has released two new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Preparation for United States Coast Guard Port State Control Exams'. Panama � has updated a circular entitled 'Outside Ship's Bottom Inspection and Dry Docking Interface Periods for Panamanian Flagged Vessels'. Bahamas � has released three new or updated documents: an information notice entitled 'Pilot Boarding Arrangements' two marine notices: 'Firefighting Equipment' 'Reporting Requirements'. Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Stowage Requirements for Handling of Steel Cargo at Publicly-Licensed Cargo Terminals'. Hong Kong � has issued three new merchant shipping information notes: 'Fatal accident happened during ship�s mooring operation on board' 'Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)' 'Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 Relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, As Amended � Annex I, Regulations 22(1)(g) and 27(13)(a)'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 8)'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released three new technical circulars: 'Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspections of Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing System � Amended' 'Revised requirements for Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus' 'Liberia Marine Advisory No. 03/2022 Reg. Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT) - Updated Requirements'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has released a new member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection by a Young Third Officer'. GARD � has issued a new member alert entitled 'Updated guidance on pilot transfer arrangements'. SKULD � has published a new article entitled 'FAQs: English Law Charterparty issues relating to potential hostilities between the Ukraine and Russia'. Japan P&I Club � has released a new circular entitled 'Exemption of WHO Communicable Disease Exclusion Clause to FD&D'. The London P&I Club � has issued a new circular entitled '2022/2023 - Policy Year arrangements'. North � has published four new documents: two new circulars: 'Policy Year 2022 - Renewal' 'Class 3 War Risks � Renewal 2022/2023'. two news alerts: 'IBIA and BIMCO launch survey on bunker licensing' 'Russia � Ukraine tensions: Impact on shipping'. The Standard Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'Hull Values and P&I Cover'. The Swedish Club � has released a new circular entitled 'War Risk Insurance 2022 � Notice of Cancellation'. West � has issued two news alerts: 'West P&I 2022 Rule Book now available' 'Qwest Care: Crew Mental Health'. UK P&I � has issued two new articles: 'A Guide to People Claims' 'UK Club Live Webinar (Series 22) - Retrofitting challenges - Technical and contractual perspectives'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA � has released the February 2022 issue of their Newsletter. IMarEST � has published an article entitled 'Western ports cyber-attack another warning to upgrade resilience'. Recent Accident Reports Canada � The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has recently released a safety investigation report into an incident in which the bulk carrier 'CSL Tadoussac' struck the berth while berthing under the conduct of a pilot in the Port of Qu�bec. It was found that an unanticipated current prevented the vessel from completing the planned turn that would bring it parallel to the berth as it approached. Further, the Master and pilot did not communicate effectively during the operation - essential information was found not to have been shared, and there was no discussion of a contingency plan as the vessel approached the berth. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1518/Rev.1 � 16/02/22 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (SOLAS), 1974, AS AMENDED. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.20 � 07/02/22 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/22 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.106 � 24/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.11 � 24/12/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE AND GAP ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONS EMANATING FROM THE LEGAL COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.896 � 21/12/21 � 2021 GUIDANCE ON TREATMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES FOR CALCULATION AND VERIFICATION OF THE ATTAINED EEDI AND EEXI. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.10 � 21/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.883/Rev.1 � 16/12/21 � GUIDANCE ON INDICATION OF ONGOING COMPLIANCE IN THE CASE OF THE FAILURE OF A SINGLE MONITORING INSTRUMENT, AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO TAKE IF THE EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS) FAILS TO MEET THE PROVISIONS OF THE EGCS GUIDELINES. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.2 � 15/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.897 � 15/12/21 � CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES FOR AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI (2021 REVISED MARPOL ANNEX VI). View Circular. TC.1/Circ.76 � 10/12/21 � REVISED RULES OF OPERATION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION FUND. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 6 Friday 11th February 2022
Friday 11th February 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 6, 2022 � Friday 11th February 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has issued an updated merchant shipping notice entitled 'ILO Work in Fishing Convention 2007 Minimum Age and Protection for Young Persons on Fishing Vessels'. Norway has published a new circular entitled 'Use of wrong MMSI number for daughter craft EPIRBs'. Liberia � has released seven new or updated documents: a marine advisory note entitled 'Requirements for Seafarers (Officer�s Level) Eligibility to Take the Liberian Examination Online' six marine notices: 'Official and Other Forms and Publications' 'Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)' 'Safety of Navigation - Nautical Charts, Publications and Notices to Mariners' 'Implementation of Revised Annex VI, Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships, of MARPOL' 'Examination System for Merchant Marine Personnel' 'Multiple Load Line Assignment Procedures'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Ship Protection Measures for Vessels transiting High Risk Areas'. Isle of Man � has a new technical advisory note entitled 'Commissioning Tests for Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS)'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published three new guidance documents: 'Guidance Notes on Fracture Analysis for Marine and Offshore Structures' 'Guide for Portable Accommodation Modules' 'Guide for Bridge Design and Navigational Equipment/Systems'. DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'Calculating the correct current rating to prevent cable overheating'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released a new technical circular entitled 'Exemption of Unmanned Non-Self-Propelled (UNSP) Barges from Survey and Certification Requirements'. Class NK � has published a technical news alert entitled 'Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Cyprus flag vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has released two new documents: a circular entitled 'American Steamship Owners Marine Insurance Company (Europe) Limited' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Mooring Line Failure and Make Safety a Part of Your Every Day'. SKULD � has published two new articles: 'Indonesia: Coal export ban' 'Time loss during crew change � responsibility when the contract is not clear'. Japan P&I Club � has released two new documents: a news alert entitled 'Beware of Parametric Rolling in Following Seas-Top Tier report' a circular entitled 'Stownet fishing season in Bisan Seto 2022 � The expected navigable water area in the traffic lane during the peak season'. The London P&I Club � has issued a new circular entitled 'Sanctions � Recent Deceptive Practices'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'Ukraine�s ports operating normally despite political tension with Russia'. Shipowners' Club � has published a new circular entitled 'Notice of Alteration to the Terms and Conditions of Insurance'. The Standard Club � has issued four news alerts: 'Chinese courts say no to unsupported fish farm claims' 'MARIN Notice to Mariners - Beware of Parametric Roll in following seas' 'Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI) Q4 2021 - the importance of wifi on board' 'Fines for excess bunker in Turkiye'. Steamship Mutual � has released two new circulars: 'February Board Meeting Report' 'Sanctions� activity directed at Shipping and its supporting Industries'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'MLC and Abandoned Seafarers - The Theory and the Practice'. UK P&I � has issued two new articles: 'COVID-19: How has the pandemic affected Members?' 'The International Group joins Top Tier project on container losses'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO � has released a news alert entitled 'States urged to accept treaty amendments to expand IMO Council'. USCG � has issued a new article entitled 'Recap of the 8th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 8)'. Recent Accident Reports Canada � The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has released a safety investigation report into an incident in which the bulk carrier 'CSL Tadoussac' struck the berth while berthing under the conduct of a pilot in the Port of Qu�bec. It was found that an unanticipated current prevented the vessel from completing the planned turn that would bring it parallel to the berth as it approached. Further, the Master and pilot did not communicate effectively during the operation - essential information was found not to have been shared, and there was no discussion of a contingency plan as the vessel approached the berth. Recent IMO Circulars MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.20 � 07/02/22 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/22 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.106 � 24/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.11 � 24/12/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE AND GAP ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONS EMANATING FROM THE LEGAL COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.896 � 21/12/21 � 2021 GUIDANCE ON TREATMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES FOR CALCULATION AND VERIFICATION OF THE ATTAINED EEDI AND EEXI. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.10 � 21/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.883/Rev.1 � 16/12/21 � GUIDANCE ON INDICATION OF ONGOING COMPLIANCE IN THE CASE OF THE FAILURE OF A SINGLE MONITORING INSTRUMENT, AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO TAKE IF THE EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS) FAILS TO MEET THE PROVISIONS OF THE EGCS GUIDELINES. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.2 � 15/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.897 � 15/12/21 � CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES FOR AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI (2021 REVISED MARPOL ANNEX VI). View Circular. TC.1/Circ.76 � 10/12/21 � REVISED RULES OF OPERATION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION FUND. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.75 � 10/12/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 5 Friday 4th February 2022
Friday 4th February 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 5, 2022 � Friday 4th February 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia � has released a new marine advisory note entitled 'Updated Requirements in Relation to Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)'. Marshall Islands � has issued five new or updated documents: four marine notices: 'National Safety Requirements for Miscellaneous Vessels' 'Special Purpose Ships' 'National Safety Requirements for Offshore Supply Vessels' 'National Safety Requirements for Vessels Carrying Persons in Addition to Crew' a marine guideline entitled 'Offshore Wind Farm Installation, Maintenance, and Support Vessels'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans for Oil and/or Noxious Liquid Substances' 'Principles of Minimum Safe Manning'. Bahamas � has released six new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'MARPOL Annex IV - Sewage Pollution Prevention' 'Continuous Synopsis Records' four technical alerts: 'Validation of Discharge Certificates' 'Electronic STCW Certificates' 'MARPOL VI, Reg.22A - IMO List of Ships Expected to Submit Fuel Report for 2021' 'United States of America Executive Order on Venezuela'. Hong Kong � has issued a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'A fatal fall accident happened on board while washing the hatch coaming'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'Renewal of Civil Liability Certificates (CLC, Bunkers, Wreck Removal, Athens PLR) - Delay in submission of applications'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping � has released four new technical circulars: 'Pilot Transfer Arrangements' 'Republic of Marshall Islands MSA No. 01-22 Reg. Global Positioning System (GPS) Rollover-2022' 'Liberia - Acceptance and Registration of Iridium GMDSS Terminals on Liberian Flagged Vessels' 'Bahamas Maritime Authority Technical Alert 22-01 Reg Interim Policy on Extension/ Postponement of surveys/ audits and inspections due to COVID-19 pandemic'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Sanctions - Recent Deceptive Practices IG P&I The American Club SKULD Britannia P&I Japan P&I Club North Shipowners' Club The Swedish Club West UK P&I. Report on Parametric Rolling The American Club The London P&I Club North Shipowners' Club The Swedish Club West. The American Club � has released a new member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Tugboat - Mariner Slips on Ice'. GARD � has published a new alert entitled 'Prepare for a longer �AGM moth� season in 2022'. Japan P&I Club � has released a new circular entitled 'Alterations to the Rules of the Association'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'Pre-arrival reporting process for vessels calling at Nigerian ports and terminals aims to tackle corruption'. Shipowners' Club � has published two new circulars: 'Yacht Personal Accident Cover � Basic' 'Personal Accident Cover � Basic'. The Standard Club � has issued three news alerts: 'Unpacking Seafarers Happiness 2021 Q4 Survey Results' 'Nigerian authorities step-up anti-corruption enforcement at ports and terminals' 'Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) new Rules to apply from 1 January 2022'. The Swedish Club � has released a new member alert entitled 'MSS Case February: Stevedore injured by twistlock'. West � has released three news alerts: 'New BIMCO Force Majeure Clause for 2022' 'Security in a Changing World' 'Remote Survey Guide for Precautionary Dry Cargo Surveys where Boarding is not Permitted'. UK P&I � has issued three new articles: 'China - Supreme Court�s Memorandum of National Courts� Symposium on Commercial and Maritime Cases' 'Case Study: A falling incident from a ladder' 'The Capsizing of the Herald of Free Enterprise'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released the January 2022 issue of their Newsletter. ICS � has announced the release of their report 'Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2021/2022'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into an incident on board the bulk carrier 'Giulia I' in which five crew members were seriously injured, with one fatality. The crew members were on the forecastle deck during inclement weather, attempting to cover the spurling pipes, when a large wave washed over the deck and swept them all across the forecastle. It was found that the crew members had not been wearing life vests or safety harnesses during this operation. New Zealand � The TAIC has released an investigation report into a loss of manoeuvrability experienced by the bulk log carrier 'Funing' while leaving the Port of Tauranga. This resulted in the vessel's rudder and propeller becoming entangled in a channel marker buoy's mooring chain. It was found that the vessel's engineers had identified a fault with the main engine during the pre-departure tests, but had not confirmed that it was fixed before the vessel departed. They had also not fully communicated the nature and implications of the fault with the bridge team. Recent IMO Circulars COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/21 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.106 � 24/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.11 � 24/12/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE AND GAP ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONS EMANATING FROM THE LEGAL COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.896 � 21/12/21 � 2021 GUIDANCE ON TREATMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES FOR CALCULATION AND VERIFICATION OF THE ATTAINED EEDI AND EEXI. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.10 � 21/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.883/Rev.1 � 16/12/21 � GUIDANCE ON INDICATION OF ONGOING COMPLIANCE IN THE CASE OF THE FAILURE OF A SINGLE MONITORING INSTRUMENT, AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO TAKE IF THE EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS) FAILS TO MEET THE PROVISIONS OF THE EGCS GUIDELINES. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.2 � 15/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.897 � 15/12/21 � CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES FOR AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI (2021 REVISED MARPOL ANNEX VI). View Circular. TC.1/Circ.76 � 10/12/21 � REVISED RULES OF OPERATION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION FUND. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.75 � 10/12/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. HTW 8/8/2 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 4 Friday 28th January 2022
Friday 28th January 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 4, 2022 � Friday 28th January 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Marshall Islands � has released a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Indonesian Naval Arrests of Commercial Vessels East of Singapore'. Bahamas � has published two new or updated information notices: 'Emergency Response Officer' 'Minimum Requirements for Seafarer Photographs and Signatures'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'New Directory of Services of Shipping Deputy Ministry'. Bermuda � has released two new documents: a guidance notice entitled 'Marine Equipment � Acceptance of Testing Standards' a shipping notice entitled 'Contact Details and Index of Shipping Notices'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released three new documents: a news alert entitled 'SDC 9 Brief' two guidance documents: 'Guide for Hybrid Electric Power Systems for Marine and Offshore Installations' 'Guide for Exhaust Emission Abatement'. Bureau Veritas � has published two new documents: a guidance document entitled 'Ships using fuel cells' a news alert entitled 'Directive on Port Reception Facilities � European Commission Adopts Implementing Regulations'. DNV � has issued two news alerts: 'Heads-up on EU MRV and IMO DCS in 2022' 'IMO Sub-Committee on ship design and construction (SDC 8)'. Class NK � has released a technical news alert entitled 'IHM Certificate to Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials and EU Regulation on Ship Recycling for Japanese flagged ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Shipping Industry Guidance � Pilot Transfer Arrangements'. GARD � has published a new circular entitled 'Special Circular to fixed premium P&I Members and Small Craft customers - special extension of cover for communicable disease/coronavirus risks'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'Fuel change-over procedure'. Britannia P&I � has released two news alerts: 'Indonesia: Ban on Coal Exports Eases' 'Brazil: Warning of Drug Smuggling'. The Standard Club � has issued nine news alerts: 'ICS Guidance on Bridge Procedures and Pilot transfers' 'The Standard Club Ireland DAC ('Standard Ireland') and The Shipowners' Mutual Strike Insurance Association Europe ('SIE')' 'Standard Club warns seafarer discontent storing up longer term problems' 'IMB 2021 Piracy and Armed Robbery Report' 'Indonesia � Detention of anchored vessels by the Navy update' 'Indonesian coal export ban update' 'BIMCO publishes Force Majeure Clause 2022' 'SGMF guide on 'LNG as a marine fuel � Safety and Operational Guidelines � Bunkering' (version 3)' 'Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements � Version 3 (2022)'. West � has released a circular entitled 'Class 1 & 2 Rules Changes for 2022'. UK P&I � has issued three new articles: 'Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) Update' 'MARPOL Annex VI Amendments adopted at MEPC 75 - In effect on 1st April 2022' 'China � Pilot programme opening up coastal carriage to vessels of foreign Container Lines'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has issued a news alert entitled 'SIRE 2.0 Question Library Published'. MCA � has opened a consultation on a proposed amendment to MSN 1747(M), which sets out boundaries of sea areas around the UK coast and is seeking views. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has recently released a safety investigation report into a serious injury sustained by the Master during crane operations on board the general cargo hopper dredger vessel 'Fabio Duo'. The Master had climbed the stairs to look into the cargo hold when the crane moved and he was trapped between the coaming and body of the crane. It was found that there was a weak communication structure on board which contributed to a lack of trust between the key crew members, and that the Master may have missed the instruction in the SMS Manual that prohibited access to the open deck when the crane was in operation. Denmark � The DMAIB has recently released a marine accident report on the grounding of the general cargo ship 'Beaumaiden' near Sorthat Odde, Bornholm, Denmark. The OOW had fallen asleep in his cabin, leaving the bridge unmanned for approximately four hours before the ship ran aground. He was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Further, the bridge navigational watch alarm system had been disabled, so the other crew members were not alerted to the fact that nobody was in control of the ship. Recent IMO Circulars COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/21 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.106 � 24/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.11 � 24/12/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE AND GAP ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONS EMANATING FROM THE LEGAL COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.896 � 21/12/21 � 2021 GUIDANCE ON TREATMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES FOR CALCULATION AND VERIFICATION OF THE ATTAINED EEDI AND EEXI. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.10 � 21/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.883/Rev.1 � 16/12/21 � GUIDANCE ON INDICATION OF ONGOING COMPLIANCE IN THE CASE OF THE FAILURE OF A SINGLE MONITORING INSTRUMENT, AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO TAKE IF THE EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS) FAILS TO MEET THE PROVISIONS OF THE EGCS GUIDELINES. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.2 � 15/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.897 � 15/12/21 � CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES FOR AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI (2021 REVISED MARPOL ANNEX VI). View Circular. TC.1/Circ.76 � 10/12/21 � REVISED RULES OF OPERATION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION FUND. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.75 � 10/12/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. HTW 8/8/2 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 3 Friday 21st January 2022
Friday 21st January 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 3, 2022 � Friday 21st January 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released a new marine guidance note entitled 'International code for ships operating in polar waters (Polar Code)'. Norway � has issued a new circular entitled 'Personnel safety on board vessels'. Australia � has published a new marine notice entitled 'MARPOL Annex V (Garbage) Discharges'. Marshall Islands � has released three new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Conducting Surveys and Certificates for Private Yachts' a marine guideline entitled 'Carbon Dioxide Emissions Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification in the European Union and United Kingdom' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Australian Maritime Safety Authority Focused Inspection Campaign on Planned Maintenance'. Bahamas � has released six new or updated documents: an information notice entitled 'Passenger Operations (COVID19)' five marine notices: 'HCFC Refrigerants' 'Sanctions against Certain States' 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006' 'Inventory of Hazardous Materials - Statements of Compliance' 'Marine Notices, Information Notices & Yacht Notices'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'Safeguard shaft seals and propeller shaft bearings � avoid costly failures'. Class NK � has released a technical news alert entitled 'Revised Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies (EEDI and EEXI related)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued five new documents: a circular entitled 'Changes to the Rules of the Association for the 2022 Policy Year' four member alerts: 'Good Catch Updates: Corrosion of Twist Lock Foundations and Pad Eyes' 'International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and International Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA) Updated Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements' 'Environmental Pollution Fines in Turkey: An Update' 'Australia Mandates Biofouling Management Plan and Record Book'. GARD � has published three new documents: a new circular entitled 'Amendments to Rules 2022' two alerts: 'Verification of electronic statutory and class certificates' 'Ghana withdraws Directive imposing fines on ships with unvaccinated personnel'. Japan P&I � has issued a news alert entitled 'Report on the 609th Meeting of the Board of Directors'. London P&I Club � has released a new circular entitled 'Class 5, The Protecting and Indemnity Class'. The Shipowners' Club � has published three new documents: a news alert entitled 'EGM 18 January 2022 Minutes' two circulars: 'Personal Accident Cover � Enhanced' 'Yacht Personal Accident Cover � Enhanced'. The Swedish Club � has published a member alert entitled 'MSS Case January: Serious injury during inspection'. West � has released two news alerts: 'Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements (Revised Version) Published' 'MARPOL - Amendments to Annex VI on Fuel Sampling and Testing'. UK P&I � has issued seven new articles: 'Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Winter Blues' 'Ghana: No Fines But Covid-19 Vaccination Still Mandatory' 'Australia � AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign on Planned Maintenance � 15 Jan to 30 Mar 2022' 'Australia: AMSA Marine Notice relating to ECDIS' 'Brazil - Cabotage Rules Undergoing Major Overhaul' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'BIMCO SEV-GUARDCON for Employment of Security Escort Vessels'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA � has published the 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping Report' for January 2022. GARD � has released two new insight articles: 'Geofencing � targeted and timely loss prevention advice to Members' 'Learning from experience � The Trans Carrier nurdle spill'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has recently released a safety investigation report into a serious injury sustained by the Master during crane operations on board the general cargo hopper dredger vessel 'Fabio Duo'. The Master had climbed the stairs to look into the cargo hold when the crane moved and he was trapped between the coaming and body of the crane. It was found that there was a weak communication structure on board which contributed to a lack of trust between the key crew members, and that the Master may have missed the instruction in the SMS Manual that prohibited access to the open deck when the crane was in operation. Denmark � The DMAIB has recently released a marine accident report on the grounding of the general cargo ship 'Beaumaiden' near Sorthat Odde, Bornholm, Denmark. The OOW had fallen asleep in his cabin, leaving the bridge unmanned for approximately four hours before the ship ran aground. He was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Further, the bridge navigational watch alarm system had been disabled, so the other crew members were not alerted to the fact that nobody was in control of the ship. Recent IMO Circulars COLREG.2/Circ.77� 14/01/21 � TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES AND ASSOCIATED ROUTEING MEASURES IN NORRA KVARKEN TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.106 � 24/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.11 � 24/12/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE AND GAP ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONS EMANATING FROM THE LEGAL COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.896 � 21/12/21 � 2021 GUIDANCE ON TREATMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES FOR CALCULATION AND VERIFICATION OF THE ATTAINED EEDI AND EEXI. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.10 � 21/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.883/Rev.1 � 16/12/21 � GUIDANCE ON INDICATION OF ONGOING COMPLIANCE IN THE CASE OF THE FAILURE OF A SINGLE MONITORING INSTRUMENT, AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO TAKE IF THE EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS) FAILS TO MEET THE PROVISIONS OF THE EGCS GUIDELINES. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.2 � 15/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.897 � 15/12/21 � CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES FOR AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI (2021 REVISED MARPOL ANNEX VI). View Circular. TC.1/Circ.76 � 10/12/21 � REVISED RULES OF OPERATION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION FUND. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.75 � 10/12/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. HTW 8/8/2 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 2 Friday 14th January 2022
Friday 14th January 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 2, 2022 � Friday 14th January 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia � has updated a marine notice entitled 'Consolidated List of Fees and Charges for Official Documents and Services'. Marshall Islands � has released two new marine safety advisories: 'Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Data Reporting' 'Global Positioning System Rollover - 2022'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Maritime Affairs & Casualty Investigations of Panama flagged vessels' 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)'. Bahamas � has released a new technical alert entitled 'COVID-19'. Hong Kong � has issued three new merchant shipping information notes: 'Man overboard accident while renewing accommodation ladder wire at sea' 'A fatal accident of falling from the maintenance platform of a hose handling crane' 'Dragging anchor causing grounding of a vessel which resulted in marine and coastal pollution of fuel oil'. Bermuda � has published a new shipping notice entitled 'Discharge of Sewage � Clarification'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'Upcoming BWMS compliance due dates � some practical recommendations'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released a new technical circular entitled 'Amendments to The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual'. Lloyd's Register � has published two Class news alerts: 'MARPOL Annex VI � Fuel Oil Sampling Points' 'Temporary investigation process during COVID-19 Pandemic, after machinery failure in Shanghai�s territory'. Class NK � has released a technical news alert entitled 'AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) � Planned Maintenance'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Cover for War and Terrorism Risks, and Cover in Respect of Biological and Bio-chemical Etc. Weapons and Computer Viruses - 2022 Policy Year' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Using Inadequate Bollards and Make Safety a Part of Your Every Day'. GARD � has published three alerts: 'Avoid machinery failures in Shanghai waters' 'Ghana to impose fines on ships with unvaccinated personnel' 'Handling of COVID-19 positive crew cases in China'. Britannia P&I � has released three news alerts: 'United Arab Emirates (UAE): Pollution Fines in Fujairah' 'Turkey: Pollution Fines � New Tariffs' 'Indonesia Imposes Immediate Ban on Coal Exports'. Japan P&I � has issued a news alert entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.111'. The Standard Club � has released seven new documents: 'Hong Kong extends entry ban to recent visitors to various countries due to COVID-19 concerns' 'Hong Kong bans flights from Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, UK and USA' 'Indonesian coal export ban update' 'BIMCO launches new SEV-GUARDCON contract' 'COVID-19 � WHO guide for the management of COVID-19 on board cargo ships and fishing vessels' 'COVID-19 - China update' 'Focus on Turkiye: Marine pollution fines as of 1 January 2022'. Steamship Mutual � has issued a circular entitled 'Notice of General Meeting'. The Swedish Club � has published a member alert entitled 'Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in Ghana'. West � has released a news alert entitled 'COVID-19: A Harbinger of Positive Change for Shipowners and Seafarers?'. UK P&I � has issued four new articles: 'Press Release: UK P&I Club issues crew health advice on contact dermatitis' 'Ghana: Covid-19 fines coming into effect on 1st February 2022' 'Turkey � 2022 Tariffs for Sea Pollution Fines' 'WHO Guidance for Managing Covid-19 Cases or Outbreak Onboard Ships'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS and IMPA � has released an updated guide entitled �Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements�. IMB � has published their report on incidents of piracy in 2021. Piracy and armed robbery attacks reached the lowest recorded level since 1994, but the IMB warns that the risk to crews in the Gulf of Guinea remains high. EMSA � has released the January 2022 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into a serious injury sustained by the Master during crane operations on board the general cargo hopper dredger vessel 'Fabio Duo'. The Master had climbed the stairs to look into the cargo hold when the crane moved and he was trapped between the coaming and body of the crane. It was found that there was a weak communication structure on board which contributed to a lack of trust between the key crew members, and that the Master may have missed the instruction in the SMS Manual that prohibited access to the open deck when the crane was in operation. Denmark � The DMAIB has released a marine accident report on the grounding of the general cargo ship 'Beaumaiden' near Sorthat Odde, Bornholm, Denmark. The OOW had fallen asleep in his cabin, leaving the bridge unmanned for approximately four hours before the ship ran aground. He was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Further, the bridge navigational watch alarm system had been disabled, so the other crew members were not alerted to the fact that nobody was in control of the ship. Recent IMO Circulars STCW.2/Circ.106 � 24/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.11 � 24/12/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE AND GAP ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONS EMANATING FROM THE LEGAL COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.896 � 21/12/21 � 2021 GUIDANCE ON TREATMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES FOR CALCULATION AND VERIFICATION OF THE ATTAINED EEDI AND EEXI. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.10 � 21/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.883/Rev.1 � 16/12/21 � GUIDANCE ON INDICATION OF ONGOING COMPLIANCE IN THE CASE OF THE FAILURE OF A SINGLE MONITORING INSTRUMENT, AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO TAKE IF THE EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS) FAILS TO MEET THE PROVISIONS OF THE EGCS GUIDELINES. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.2 � 15/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.897 � 15/12/21 � CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES FOR AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI (2021 REVISED MARPOL ANNEX VI). View Circular. TC.1/Circ.76 � 10/12/21 � REVISED RULES OF OPERATION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION FUND. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.75 � 10/12/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. HTW 8/8/2 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. HTW 8/8/1 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 1 Friday 7th January 2022
Friday 7th January 2022
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 1, 2022 � Friday 7th January 2022 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia � has released two new marine advisories: 'Acceptance and Registration of Iridium GMDSS Terminals on Liberian Flagged Vessels' 'Australia: Focused Inspection Campaign � Planned Maintenance'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Use of Electronic Certificates onboard' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear'. Bahamas � has updated an information notice entitled 'Pilot Boarding Arrangements'. Singapore � has released a new port marine circular entitled 'List of Active Port Marine Circulars'. Hong Kong � has issued two new documents: a merchant shipping information note entitled 'Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Information Notes Current as at 1 January 2022' a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Notices, Merchant Shipping Ordinances and Regulations currently in force (as at 1 January 2022)'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published 21 new guidance documents, including the following: 'Guidance Notes on Strength Assessment of Independent Type C Tanks' 'Guide for Building and Classing LNG Regasification Vessels' 'Rules for Building and Classing Floating Production Installations' 'Guide for Methanol and Ethanol Fuelled Vessels' 'Marine Vessel Rules' 'Rules for Classification, Materials and Welding and Survey After Construction' 'Rules for Building and Classing Light Warships, Patrol and High-Speed Naval Vessels' 'Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft' 'Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships' 'Guide for Building and Classing Liftboats'. To view all of the new guidance documents, please visit the Rules, Guides and Guidance Notes page on the ABS website. Bureau Veritas � has released five new documents: three guidance documents: 'Approval Testing of Welders' 'Approval of Service Suppliers' 'Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships' two Class news alerts: 'New BIMCO Clause on EEXI: Transition Clause for Time Charter Parties 2021' 'Poseidon Principles Annual Disclosure Report 2021'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Good Catch Update: Doors Held Open' 'World Health Organization (WHO) Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Management of COVID-19 Onboard Cargo Ships and Fishing Vessels'. North � has released a news alert entitled 'Vessel delays expected as Indonesia bans coal exports'. The Standard Club � has released four new documents: 'Article: Bigger ships, bigger problems' 'Indonesia bans coal exports due to domestic supply worries' 'INTERTANKO's guide to New Zealand's biofouling and ballast water requirements (2nd edition)' 'Article: Crew management - patterns for the future'. The Swedish Club � has published a member alert entitled 'Indonesia puts a ban on coal export'. West � has released a news alert entitled 'Turkey - Environmental Pollution Fines � Updated for 2022'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released the December 2021 issue of their Newsletter. MCA � has opened a consultation on an amendment to update 'MGN 306(M) Designing and Operating Smaller Passenger Vessels: Meeting the needs of persons with reduced mobility', and is seeking views. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'Legal risks following quarantine of Yangtze River pilots'. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has released an investigation report into the loss overboard of two mobile harbour cranes from the hatch cover of the heavy-lift vessel 'Jumbo Vision' at the port of Rostock. Many factors were found to have played a part in the incident, including that the vessel's stability was not sufficient for moving the cranes, and so the starting and braking of the cranes triggered an amplifying roll oscillation, and that the parties involved in planning the operation were not familiar with dynamic effects and precise stability management. Bahamas � The BMA has released a marine safety investigation report into a fatal fall from the cargo hold's vertical ladder on board the bulk carrier 'Star Planet'. It was found that the ladder had no fall protection, and the crew member was not wearing a harness or any other fall protection device. Further, at the time of the fall, the vessel was rolling with an amplitude of approximately five degrees, and the only light source was the torch carried by the crew member. The Netherlands � The Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into the death of a crew member during the cargo unloading process on board the general cargo vessel 'Marja'. The wheel of the hatch cover had shifted out of position, and the chief engineer struck it with a sledgehammer in an attempt to return it to position. The wheel came free from the axle and fell onto him. It was found that the wheel was able to come free because the circlip that secured it onto the axle was no longer working, and that no effective risk assessment had been carried out before the action with the sledgehammer was taken. Recent IMO Circulars STCW.2/Circ.106 � 24/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. LEG.1/Circ.11 � 24/12/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE AND GAP ANALYSIS OF CONVENTIONS EMANATING FROM THE LEGAL COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS). View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.896 � 21/12/21 � 2021 GUIDANCE ON TREATMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES FOR CALCULATION AND VERIFICATION OF THE ATTAINED EEDI AND EEXI. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.10 � 21/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.883/Rev.1 � 16/12/21 � GUIDANCE ON INDICATION OF ONGOING COMPLIANCE IN THE CASE OF THE FAILURE OF A SINGLE MONITORING INSTRUMENT, AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO TAKE IF THE EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEM (EGCS) FAILS TO MEET THE PROVISIONS OF THE EGCS GUIDELINES. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.2 � 15/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.897 � 15/12/21 � CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES FOR AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI (2021 REVISED MARPOL ANNEX VI). View Circular. TC.1/Circ.76 � 10/12/21 � REVISED RULES OF OPERATION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION FUND. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.75 � 10/12/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. HTW 8/8/2 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. HTW 8/8/1 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 50 Friday 17th December 2021
Friday 17th December 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 50, 2021 � Friday 17th December 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released three amended documents: two marine guidance notes: 'Requirements for Life-Saving Appliances' 'Life-Saving Appliances � Category C Medical Kits' a marine information note entitled 'ILO Work in Fishing Convention Medical Certification - Application to Existing Fishermen Grandfather Rights'. Australia � has published two new marine notices: 'Means of embarkation and disembarkation from ships in port' 'Focused inspection campaign�planned maintenance'. USA � has issued a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'High Frequency Voice Distress Watchkeeping will cease at most locations on 7 February 2022'. Marshall Islands � has released three new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Approval or Recognition of Maritime Training Institutions, Programs, and Courses' 'Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Coronavirus Disease Updates'. Panama � has issued 10 new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'AMSA - Focused Inspection Campaign - Planned Maintenance' nine circulars: 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, amended (MLC). Exemption Certificate and Dispensation Letter. Title 3, Regulation 3.1, Standard A3.1 and Part B of the Code, Regarding accommodation and Recreational Facilities' 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC) � Certification Process' 'Adopted Standards regarding watchkeeping, applicable to seafarers working onboard ships under Panamanian flag, according to the STCW�78 Convention, as amended, the MLC, 2006, amended and the national regulations' 'Panama Oil Record Book and Emissions (Amendments and Guidelines)' 'Authorization for Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC)' 'Use of Electronic Certificates onboard' 'Oil Record Book for oil tankers of less than 150GRT' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear'. Bahamas � has published a new technical alert entitled 'Port State Control in Novorossiysk, Russia'. Bermuda � has released an updated guidance notice entitled 'COVID-19 � Prevention and Management of COVID-19 on Board'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published five new guidance documents: 'Guide for Slamming Loads and Strength Assessment for Vessels' 'Guide for Certification of Container Securing Systems' 'Guide for Building and Classing LNG Regasification Vessels' 'Guide for Certification of Lifting Appliances' 'Guide for Life Extension of Floating Production Installations'. Bureau Veritas � has released two Class news alerts: 'Report of MEPC 77 - 22 to 26 November 2021' 'Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) in Mediterranean Sea in 2025'. DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'IMO Update: Assembly 32'. Korean Register of Shipping � has released a new technical alert entitled 'Conventions related with SOLAS and MARPOL to be effective on or after Jan 1, 2022'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance (PPMI)'. The American Club � has issued a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Oil-soaked Lagging'. SKULD � has released an article entitled 'Piracy and armed robbery at sea'. North � has released three news alerts: 'Fish Farm Claims in China *Update*' 'AMSA to launch inspection campaign on ship maintenance' 'Nigeria security update and new BIMCO contract for escort services'. The Shipowners' Club � has published two news alerts: 'Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting and Rule changes 2022' 'The Eternal Bliss � A blissful ruling for Charterers'. The Standard Club � has released seven new updates: 'Case law: UK Supreme Court Decision on CMA CGM Libra' 'Article: Alternative fuel confusion is biggest exposure for marine risk market' 'BIMCO publishes EEXI Transition Clause for Time Charter parties 2021' 'Vehicle carriers � Risk from Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery electric vehicles (EVs)' 'Article: Cyber drills - the art to working out your weak spots' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Spiritual practice' 'International Anti-Corruption Day'. West � has released a news alert entitled 'New Loss Prevention Page'. UK P&I Club � has published nine new documents: a circular entitled 'UK Club Circular 12/21: Special General Meeting of the United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association Limited - Proposed Amendments to Rules' eight articles: 'Relationships Matter: Harbor worker�s claim against vessel owner precluded under the LHWCA and the �Borrowed Servant� Doctrine' 'Inflated Medical Damages in California State Courts: A brief analysis of Howell v. Hamilton Meats and how to prevent �unreasonable� costs' 'Maintenance & Cure Jury Instructions and the Reality of Modern Medical Practice' 'Cannons on the Waterfont: An Update on LHWCA 905(b) Claims' 'US Juries Get to Determine Reasonable Medical Expenses in Maritime Cases Based on Billed Amounts and Actual Expenses Paid - Higgs v. Costa Crociere (11th Cir. 2020)' 'Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment: It can happen on your ship, so be prepared' 'Anchor Dragging Accidents and their Causes in Japan' 'The Danish Supreme Court - Judgment dated 9th September 2021 (U2021.4943 H)'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA � has published three new documents: the December 2021 issue of their Newsletter two reports: 'COVID-19 � Impact on Shipping' 'Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2021'. UK Chamber of Shipping � has released a poster entitled '10 Golden Rules of Vehicle Deck safety'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has released an accident investigation report into the grounding of the chemical tanker 'Key Bora' at Kyleakin pier, Isle of Skye, Scotland. It was found that the vessel's passage plan had been based on inaccurate information, and also that the ECDIS had not been used effectively by the crew. The Netherlands � The Dutch Safety Board has released an investigation report into the death of one deckhand and injury of another when they both fell into the hold of the cargo vessel 'FWN Rapide'. The two victims were standing on a tweendeck which was being moved by the hatchcover crane when one of the hoisting cables broke and the tweendeck fell to the bottom of the hold. It was found that there was severe corrosion on the guidewheels and hoisting cables of the crane which had gone unnoticed during inspections, and also that no risk inventory and evaluation was carried out before the procedure began. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.66/Rev.2 � 15/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.897 � 15/12/21 � CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES FOR AMENDMENTS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI (2021 REVISED MARPOL ANNEX VI). View Circular. TC.1/Circ.76 � 10/12/21 � REVISED RULES OF OPERATION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION FUND. View Circular. TC.1/Circ.75 � 10/12/21 � ORGANIZATION AND METHOD OF WORK OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. View Circular. HTW 8/8/2 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. HTW 8/8/1 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. A 32/7(a) � 09/12/21 � CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE ASSEMBLY. View Circular. A 32/4/Add.4 � 08/12/21 � Application of Article 61 of the IMO Convention � Report of the Council to the Assembly on any requests by Members for waiver. View Circular. SSE 8/9 � 08/12/21 � REQUIREMENTS FOR ONBOARD LIFTING APPLIANCES AND ANCHOR HANDLING WINCHES. View Circular. MEPC 77/INF.1 � 08/12/21 � LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.105 � 02/12/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021-2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 49 Friday 10th December 2021
Friday 10th December 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 49, 2021 � Friday 10th December 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. IMO MEPC 77 � Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of MEPC 77, � which ran on a hybrid virtual platform from 22-26 November 2021. Key topics for this session were: � - The reduction of greenhouse gases from ships � - the outcomes of the ISWG-GHG 9 and ISWG-GHG 10 � - marine plastic litter from ships � - pollution prevention and response � - air pollution prevention and energy efficiency of ships. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates � UK � has released a marine guidance note on 'radiocommunications under chapter IV of SOLAS', as well as three merchant shipping notices: Forward this email to a friend � Indian Register of Shipping � has released three technical circulars: � 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic' � 'Application of IMO Resolution MEPC. 328 (76) to Indian Ships � Amendments to Chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI (2021 revised MARPOL Annex VI)' � 'Recording of servicing of Life Saving Appliances at DGS Approved Service Stations'. Recent P&I Club Guidance � The American Club � has issued a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Safety Decision to Stop Work and in a Hurry, Wet Luggage'. � GARD � has published two insight articles: � 'End of sea passage for �CMA CGM LIBRA�: UK Supreme Court upholds lower courts� decisions' � 'The Eternal Bliss � Appellate decision clarifies the meaning of demurrage'. � SKULD � has released an article entitled 'STS operations from a Charterers� perspective'. � Britannia P&I � has published their 'Crew Watch' update for December 2021. � North � has released an article entitled 'BIMCO publishes EEXI transition clause for time charterparties' � The Standard Club � has issued three updates: � 'Crew changes banned at Israeli ports for two weeks due to Covid-19 variant Omicron concerns' P63C1T1#yIS1 � 'Nigeria: Drug smuggling cases increase' � 'Alongside, Standard Club's Podcast Series Episode 4: North Atlantic Right Whale'. � The Swedish Club � has published a member alert entitled 'MSS Case December: Severely burned in an onboard explosion'. � West � has released two new documents: � 'Charterers & Traders Claims Example: Cargo, passenger claims, property damage, salved bunkers - Fire' � 'Case Study: Primary Delay Insurance for Fire Damage'. � UK P&I Club � has published two new documents: � 'Car carrier fires and the associated risks with Electric Vehicle transportation' � 'COP26 - A summary'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News � DMAIB � has published a report on the 'Application and usability of ECDIS'. � BIMCO � has released an 'EEXI Transition Clause'. Recent Accident Reports � UK � The MAIB has released an accident investigation report into the collision between the prawn trawler 'Achieve' and the general cargo ship 'Talis', which resulted in the subsequent sinking of the 'Achieve'. The collision took place off Tynemouth, England. Contributing factors noted were the fact that neither crew was keeping an effective lookout in restricted visibility, nor was radar being used appropriately on either vessel. The 'Achieve''s wheelhouse was also unmanned at the time of the collision. P95C1T1#yIS1 � Malta � Transport Malta has published a safety investigation report into the loss of steering and the subsequent grounding of the MV 'Al Muraykh' in the Suez Canal. The ship was on hand steering with a pilot on board, when it started to lose directional control and veered off course to port. Corrective action taken by the crew failed to prevent the ship's grounding and structural damage to the bulbous bow. The incident was found to have been caused by a defective potentiometer. Recent IMO Circulars � HTW 8/8/2 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. � HTW 8/8/1 � 09/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. � A 32/7(a) � 09/12/21 � CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE ASSEMBLY. View Circular. � A 32/4/Add.4 � 08/12/21 � Application of Article 61 of the IMO Convention � Report of the Council to the Assembly on any requests by Members for waiver. View Circular. � SSE 8/9 � 08/12/21 � REQUIREMENTS FOR ONBOARD LIFTING APPLIANCES AND ANCHOR HANDLING WINCHES. View Circular. � MEPC 77/INF.1 � 08/12/21 � LIST OF PARTICIPANTS. View Circular. � HTW 8/15/1 � 08/12/21 � ANY OTHER BUSINESS. View Circular. � A 32/13/2 � 08/12/21 � CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGAL COMMITTEE. View Circular. � SSE 8/15/5 � 08/12/21 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS OF IMO SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENT-RELATED CONVENTIONS. View Circular. � HTW 8/8/5 � 08/12/21 � COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 1995 STCW-F CONVENTION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force P107C1T1#yIS1 IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: � Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 � Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021-2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. � 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting � 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting � 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) � 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) � 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) � 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) � 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) � 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) � 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) � 11-15 July � IMO Council � 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) � 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 48 Friday 3rd December 2021
Friday 3rd December 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 48, 2021 � Friday 3rd December 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend IMO MEPC 77 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of MEPC 77, which ran on a hybrid virtual platform from 22-26 November 2021. Key topics for this session were: -The reduction of greenhouse gases from ships - the outcomes of the ISWG-GHG 9 and ISWG-GHG 10 -marine plastic litter from ships -pollution prevention and response -air pollution prevention and energy efficiency of ships. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two new documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Navigation - Safe and Responsible Anchoring and Fishing Practices' a marine information note entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: Accepted Qualifications in Food Hygiene or Food Safety in Catering for Ship's Cooks and Others Processing Food in the Galley'. Australia � has published two new marine notices: 'Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems' 'Responsible navigational practices'. USA � has issued a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Procedural Clarification: Continuous Synopsis Records'. Marshall Islands � has updated two marine notices: 'Fees for Official Documents and Services' 'Fees for Official Yacht Documents and Services'. Panama � has updated four circulars: 'Publications and Records required on board non-self-propelled and self-propelled Mobile Offshore, and Offshore Support Vessels' 'Implementation of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)' 'Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS)' 'Reports Alleging Inadequate MARPOL Port Reception Facilities'. Singapore � has issued two new documents: a shipping circular entitled 'Implementation of Guidance Related to the Maintenance, Testing and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Fire Fighting Systems and Appliances' a port marine circular entitled 'Temporary Suspension of Crew Change and Vaccination of Crew in Singapore for Crew with Recent Travel History to Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Navigation information and advice - United Nations Sanctions'. Cyprus � has published two new circulars: 'Periodical inspection and maintenance of: (1) Fixed fire detection and extinguishing systems, (2) Portable and non-portable fire extinguishers, (3) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, (4) Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus, (5) Oxygen bottles for medical use, (6) Self-contained air support systems for lifeboats, and (7) Compressed air cylinders used in inflatable liferafts' 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid� 19'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published two new documents: a news alert entitled 'MEPC 77 Brief' a guidance document entitled 'Guide for Building and Classing Floating Offshore Liquefied Gas Terminals'. Bureau Veritas � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Requirements for survey of materials and equipment for the classification of inland waters-operated vessels / units'. China Classification Society � has issued a guidance document update entitled 'CCS Rule Change Notice for Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships'. DNV � has published a news alert entitled 'IMO update: Marine Environment Protection Committee � MEPC 77'. Class NK � has issued a technical news alert entitled 'Special requirements for Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs) regarding Bahamas flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance New joint publication on oil pollution liability and compensation: IG P&I North West. The American Club � has issued a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Update: Semi-portable Fire Extinguisher Unfamiliarity'. GARD � has published a news alert entitled 'Carriage of bagged refined sugar in bulk carriers'. SKULD � has released an article entitled 'Hot tips for soybeans bound for China'. Britannia P&I � has issued two news alerts: 'BSafe Incident Case Study 13: Cargo Fumigant Poisoning Leading to a Fatality' 'Britannia P&I Applies ESG Concepts to all its Strategic Choices and Operations'. North � has published a new circular entitled 'IMO MEPC 77 � Impact on shipping and decarbonisation'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued a new document entitled 'Safety Culture: Raising a Safety Concern'. The Standard Club � has released three news alerts: 'The Sea newspaper - Q4 2021' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - spiritual wellness' 'Historically Low Draft Limits at Barranquilla'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'Case Study: Primary Delay Insurance for Collision'. UK P&I Club � has released six new documents: a circular entitled 'VAT Handling for Claims Related Expenses on EEA Risks' five news alerts: 'QCR Winter 2021: The BIG FISH - duty to make full and frank disclosure of all material facts in Singapore arrest proceedings' 'Brazil: Regulatory gap on ship-to-ship (STS) transfers filled' 'Crew Health Advice: Contact Dermatitis' 'UK P&I Club Live Webinar (Series 20): New technology in shipping' 'Ask An Expert: Passage planning on ECDIS with Vincent Fernandes'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released the November 2021 issue of their Newsletter. USCG � has published an article entitled 'Recommendations for fending off malicious email attacks'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the fire in the accommodation block of the oil tanker 'Minerva Vera', which resulted in two fatalities. The probable cause of the fire was a fault in the cabin overhead light, which may have ignited the plastic diffuser fitted to the light. Recent IMO Circulars MEPC.2/Circ.27 � 01/12/21 � PROVISIONAL CATEGORIZATION OF LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH MARPOL ANNEX II AND THE IBC CODE. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.24 � 30/11/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.104 � 18/11/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.12 � 17/11/21 � RELAYS OF DISTRESS ALERTS BY DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.10 � 17/11/21 � POSSIBLE TEMPORARY LOSS OF INMARSAT SERVICES TO PART OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.2 � 17/11/21 � PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO AN MF (2187.5 kHz) DSC DISTRESS ALERT IN SEA AREAS A2. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.4 � 17/11/21 � JOINT IMO/IHO/WMO MANUAL ON MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI). View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.13 � 17/11/21 � SHORE-TO-SHIP COMMUNICATIONS DURING A DISTRESS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1613/Rev.1 � 08/11/21 � INTERIM IRIDIUM SAFETYCAST SERVICE MANUAL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021-2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 47 Friday 26th November 2021
Friday 26th November 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 47, 2021 � Friday 26th November 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two new documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Templates for the UK monitoring, reporting and verification (UK MRV) regime' marine information note entitled 'Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers - amendment 6 2021'. Marshall Islands � has published a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Lifeboats: Voluntary Early Implementation of Amendments to SOLAS and the LSA Code'. Singapore � has issued a new port marine circular entitled 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for Building and Classing Drillships'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued two new technical circulars: 'Incident & Casualties reported due to Fire � lessons learned' 'DGS M.S.Notice No. 08 of 2021 Reg. - Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL)'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Background to the 2022 American Club Renewal. Development of Closed and Open Policy Years. Levying of Supplementary Calls for 2018, 2019 and 2020 (in Prospect). Premium and Related Requirements for the 2022 Policy Year' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Voyage Planning Problems Lead to Grounding and Loss of Ship'. North � has published a new circular entitled 'Financial Review and Renewal 2022'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued eight new documents: 'Yacht Pre-Delivery Liability Policy 2022 (effective 20 February 2022) � Changes with explanations' 'Yacht Legal Costs Cover 2022 (effective 20 February 2022) � Changes with explanations' 'Yacht Liability Insurance Policy 2022 (effective 20 February 2022) � Changes with explanations' 'Liability Insurance Policy for European Inland Craft 2022 (Inland Policy � effective 20 February 2022) � changes with explanations' 'Fishing Vessel Liability Insurance Policy 2022 (effective 20 February 2022) � changes with explanations' 'Specialist Offshore & Construction Package 2022 (effective 20 February 2022): Core � changes with explanations' 'Specialist Offshore & Construction Package 2022 (effective 20 February 2022): Enhanced � changes with explanations' 'Passenger Liability Insurance Policy 2022 (effective 20 February 2022) � changes with explanations'. The Standard Club � has released six news alerts: 'New US queuing arrangement for container ships off LA / Long Beach' 'Decarbonisation in shipping: Contractual and charterparty issues' 'Case law: The Eternal Bliss: demurrage is the only remedy available from a voyage charterer for losses arising from failure to complete cargo operations within laytime' 'Strike Insurance Europe Transfer' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Intellectual wellbeing: Sound financial literacy' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Intellectual wellbeing: Piracy and seafarer preparedness'. West � has issued two news alerts: 'Offshore product rebranded to recognise the renewable energy market' 'Self-insuring or gambling the company - the perils of being an uninsured charterer'. UK P&I Club � has released five news alerts: 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'Press Release: UK P&I Club launches Lessons Learnt video on enclosed space refrigeration maintenance incident' 'Press Release: Ratings Agency S&P Global revises UK P&I Club�s rating from A (negative) to A- (stable)' 'Navigating Latin America: P&I focus on Brazil' 'CMA CGM LIBRA'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GESAMP � has released a new report on 'Sea-based sources of marine litter'. EMSA � has published a new document entitled 'Seafarer Statistics in the EU � Statistical review (2019 data STCW-IS)'. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has released an investigation report into the allision of the chemical and products tanker 'NORTHSEA RATIONAL' with the quay wall at Hamburg. It was found that a relay in the steering gear control system failed when the transfer to autopilot took place, resulting in the strong deflection of the rudder to starboard and the allision of the ship with the pier. Recent IMO Circulars STCW.2/Circ.104 � 18/11/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.12 � 17/11/21 � RELAYS OF DISTRESS ALERTS BY DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.10 � 17/11/21 � POSSIBLE TEMPORARY LOSS OF INMARSAT SERVICES TO PART OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.2 � 17/11/21 � PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO AN MF (2187.5 kHz) DSC DISTRESS ALERT IN SEA AREAS A2. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.4 � 17/11/21 � JOINT IMO/IHO/WMO MANUAL ON MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI). View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.13 � 17/11/21 � SHORE-TO-SHIP COMMUNICATIONS DURING A DISTRESS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1613/Rev.1 � 08/11/21 � INTERIM IRIDIUM SAFETYCAST SERVICE MANUAL. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1163/Rev.13 � 29/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.36 � 28/10/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021-2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 46 Friday 19th November 2021
Friday 19th November 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 46, 2021 � Friday 19th November 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has amended a marine information note entitled 'COVID-19: Guidance on minimising risk to ships� crews and other maritime sector workers'. Liberia � has released five new or updated documents: a new marine advisory note entitled 'Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI � EEXI, CII and SEEMP' four updated marine notices: 'MARPOL, Prevention of Pollution from Ships' 'Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems (ODMCS) Failures - Manual Means of Monitoring and Procedures for Discharge' 'Electronic Record Books (ERB) for Ships' 'Implementation, Survey and Certification under the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship�s Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention)'. Marshall Islands � has updated two marine notices: 'Regulations on Energy Efficiency for Ships and Fuel Oil Consumption Data Collection' 'International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)'. Panama � has released five new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Voluntary Cyber Incident Reporting Scheme' 'Guidance for Prevention and Management of COVID-19 On Board' three circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Ship Implementation Plan for the Consistent Implementation of the 0.50% Sulphur Limit under MARPOL Annex VI' 'Approval of the Rate of Discharge for Untreated Sewage'. Malta � has released a new merchant shipping notice entitled 'Restrictive Measures Concerning Syria and Belarus'. Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society � has released a new document entitled 'Rules for Ships Using Natural Gas Fuels 2021 RCN NO.1'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued a new technical circular entitled 'Requirements for engaging Approved Firms for Commissioning Test of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS)'. Lloyd's Register � has published a news alert entitled 'IMO DCS & EU MRV submissions for reporting year 2021'. Class NK � has released a technical news alert entitled 'Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 104'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued a new member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Poor Anchor Watchstanding'. Britannia P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Module 7: Intellectual Wellness'. Japan P&I Club � has issued three new documents: two circulars: 'Revisions of the Insurance Loss Record Index for Ocean-going Vessels' 'Report on the 608th Meeting of the Board of Directors' a news alert entitled 'Indonesia-Vessel Detentions (No.3)'. North � has published two news alerts: 'COP 26 � Impact on shipping' 'No Scrubs: Countries and Ports where Restrictions on EGCS Discharges Apply *Update*'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued two new documents: 'Liability for salvage costs under TOWCON' 'Oil Tanker Operations Risk Assessment'. The Standard Club � has released eight news alerts: 'Article: Standard Club strengthens Asia presence amid rising claims costs' 'Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI) Q3 shows seafarers receive poor treatment and a lack of respect' 'Costs of the Standard Club PEME scheme' 'Alongside, Standard Club's Podcast Series Episode 3: Alternative Fuels' 'Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Quarter 3 2021 - being at sea for long periods takes its toll' 'COVID-19 � Singapore launches SeaVax 2.0' 'Decarbonisation in shipping: Options to achieve compliance' 'Decarbonisation in shipping: Overview of the regulatory framework'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'New Learn The Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published'. UK P&I Club � has released five news alerts: 'California � Ballast water discharges update - November 2021' 'Maritime Team Dynamics: 'Lessons from the Flight Deck'' 'Safe Navigation and Stakeholders' 'The Grounding of the Exxon Valdez' 'Lessons Learnt: Enclosed space casualty refrigeration machinery'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IUMI � has announced the release of the 'IUMI Stats Report', its 2021 analysis of the global marine insurance market. EMSA � has published the November 2021 issue of their Newsletter . Recent Accident Reports Australia � The ATSB has recently released a transport safety report into a collision between the fishing vessel 'Sandgroper' and the bulk carrier 'Accolade II' off the entrance to Port Adelaide, South Australia. It was found that a proper lookout was not being maintained on either vessel in the time leading up to the collision and so neither vessel was aware of the risk of collision posed by the other until it was too late. Recent IMO Circulars COMSAR.1/Circ.12 � 17/11/21 � RELAYS OF DISTRESS ALERTS BY DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.10 � 17/11/21 � POSSIBLE TEMPORARY LOSS OF INMARSAT SERVICES TO PART OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.2 � 17/11/21 � PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO AN MF (2187.5 kHz) DSC DISTRESS ALERT IN SEA AREAS A2. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.4 � 17/11/21 � JOINT IMO/IHO/WMO MANUAL ON MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI). View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.13 � 17/11/21 � SHORE-TO-SHIP COMMUNICATIONS DURING A DISTRESS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1613/Rev.1 � 08/11/21 � INTERIM IRIDIUM SAFETYCAST SERVICE MANUAL. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1163/Rev.13 � 29/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.36 � 28/10/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. SN.1/Circ.341 � 28/10/21 � RECOGNITION OF THE JAPANESE QUASI-ZENITH SATELLITE SYSTEM (QZSS) AS A COMPONENT OF THE WORLDWIDE RADIONAVIGATION SYSTEM. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021-2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 45 Friday 12th November 2021
Friday 12th November 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 45, 2021 � Friday 12th November 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has amended a marine information note entitled 'The Extended Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) fund during the COVID-19 period - further extension (2021)'. USA � has released a new safety alert entitled 'Verify Products from Southwest Wire Rope Company: Incorrect Terminations Can Lead to Catastrophic Failure'. Marshall Islands � has released two new marine safety advisories: 'Original Records On Board Ships - Reminder' 'Use of Radar'. Bahamas � has issued three new marine notices: 'Cyber Security' 'Port State Control Detentions' 'Port State Control Inspections'. Isle of Man � has released a new technical advisory notice entitled 'UK MRV Reporting Requirements'. Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong � has released two new merchant shipping information notes: 'Fatally struck by the filter element of a double oil filter' 'A fatal fall accident involving the lifting operation on the main deck'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'Anchor losses are on a negative trend � How to improve'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued a new technical circular entitled 'New IMO Requirements coming into force in the Year 2022'. Lloyd's Register � has published two news alerts: 'Classification Alert: Mooring, Ship Design MBL and Direct Mooring Analysis (IACS Rec 10)' 'Classification Alert: Consideration for funnels in the Equipment Number (IACS UR A1)'. Class NK � has released two technical news alerts: 'Survey and Certification for EEXI required by the Amendments to ANNEX VI of MARPOL' 'Medical Oxygen Cylinder onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued a new member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Footing Failure and Snapback Zone'. GARD � has released two new documents: a circular entitled 'Status report as at 20 August 2021' a news alert entitled 'California adopts federal ballast water discharge standards'. Japan P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.109'. The London P&I Club � has released a circular entitled 'Class 5 (P&I) and Class 8 (FD&D) � 2022/23 Renewal'. North � has published a news alert entitled 'UK Supreme Court affirms unseaworthy judgment following errors in passage planning'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued a new circular entitled 'Renewal 2022/2023'. The Standard Club � has released three news alerts: 'VIDA: Recent Developments and Timeline' 'Container operators face extra fees in California for container movement delays' 'Senegalese Customs Fines � Update on the current status'. The Swedish Club � has published a new alert entitled 'MSS Case November: Overflow while bunkering'. West � has issued a news alert entitled 'Marine insurers must respond decisively to soaring costs'. UK P&I Club � has announced the release of a new document entitled 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released the October 2021 issue of their Newsletter. SIGTTO � has published their Autumn Newsletter 2021. BIMCO � has announced the release of a new film about the work towards decarbonisation in the shipping industry entitled 'No Turning Back' Recent Accident Reports Australia � The ATSB has recently released a transport safety report into a collision between the fishing vessel 'Sandgroper' and the bulk carrier 'Accolade II' off the entrance to Port Adelaide, South Australia. It was found that a proper lookout was not being maintained on either vessel in the time leading up to the collision and so neither vessel was aware of the risk of collision posed by the other until it was too late. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1613/Rev.1 � 08/11/21 � INTERIM IRIDIUM SAFETYCAST SERVICE MANUAL. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1163/Rev.13 � 29/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.36 � 28/10/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. SN.1/Circ.341 � 28/10/21 � RECOGNITION OF THE JAPANESE QUASI-ZENITH SATELLITE SYSTEM (QZSS) AS A COMPONENT OF THE WORLDWIDE RADIONAVIGATION SYSTEM. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1643 � 28/10/21 � GUIDANCE ON SEAFARERS' TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR ISSUING ADMINISTRATIONS, FLAG STATES AND PORT STATES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.3 � 27/10/21 � GUIDANCE ON THE VALIDITY OF RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AND USED ON SHIPS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1644 � 26/10/21 � DELIBERATE INTERFERENCE WITH THE UNITED STATES' GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) AND OTHER GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS (GNSS). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1040/Rev.2 � 26/10/21 � GUIDELINES ON ANNUAL TESTING OF EMERGENCY POSITION-INDICATING RADIO BEACONS (EPIRBs). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1039/Rev.1 � 26/10/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SHORE-BASED MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY POSITION-INDICATING RADIO BEACONS (EPIRBs). View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021-2022. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) 04-08 April � Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) 20-29 April � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 09-13 May � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 06-10 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 21-30 June � Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR) 11-15 July � IMO Council 25-29 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 19-23 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) 03-07 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) 17-21 October � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 44 Friday 5th November 2021
Friday 5th November 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 44, 2021 � Friday 5th November 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has amended a merchant shipping notice entitled 'The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2011'. Liberia � has issued two new documents: a marine advisory note entitled 'Issuance, Closure, and Extension of Statutory Dispensations issued to Liberian Flagged Vessels' a marine operation note entitled 'Main Public Routes along the Coast of Zhejiang, People�s Republic of China'. Marshall Islands � has updated two marine guideline documents: 'Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator' 'Guidelines for Voyage Planning'. Panama � has updated a circular entitled 'Control and Administrative Fees imposed by the Republic of Panama to the Technical Documents, Statutory Certificates issued, endorsements and approvals'. Singapore � has published two new port marine circulars: 'Appointment of Port Master' 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19'. Hong Kong � has released three new merchant shipping information notes: 'Stevedore fatality in the hold during loading of steel pipes' 'The Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships' 'Revised Industry Counter Piracy Guidance'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'New Class Guideline for installation of containerised generator sets'. Korean Register of Shipping � has issued a news alert entitled 'Notice of The Guideline for Container Loading in Bulk Carrier'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Good Catch Updates: The Pain of Not Doing Maintenance' 'Pre-arrival Notification Requirement for Changhua Wind Farm Channel, Taiwan'. GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'Modern piracy is a threat to the lives and livelihoods of seafarers'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'MARPOL Annex VI: Ship decarbonisation � IMO strategy of 2018'. North � has released a new circular entitled 'Renewal 2022/2023 � Outstanding Claims Review on NorthOnline'. The Standard Club � has released five news alerts: 'Seafarer Happiness Index Q3 shows internet access is important for today's seafarer' 'COVID-19 � Air travel requirements for the USA' 'COVID-19 � MPA updates crew change guidance and issues new requirements for ships arriving in Singapore' 'COVID-19 � Australia � requirements for ships arriving from higher risk locations' 'Press Release: Standard Club strengthens commitment to Asia-Pacific with key appointments and more services'. West � has published two new documents: a circular entitled 'Appointment of General Manager and Company Secretary' a news alert entitled 'A time charter chain in a rising market'. UK P&I Club � has issued a press release entitled 'UK P&I Club to partner with Thomas Miller Specialty for fixed premium P&I'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has issued a new information paper entitled 'Guidance for the Employment of Private Maritime Security Companies'. GARD � has released an insight article entitled 'Clearing of shore pipelines - a final step in cargo loading operations'. Recent Accident Reports Australia � The ATSB has recently released a transport safety report into a collision between the fishing vessel 'Sandgroper' and the bulk carrier 'Accolade II' off the entrance to Port Adelaide, South Australia. It was found that a proper lookout was not being maintained on either vessel in the time leading up to the collision and so neither vessel was aware of the risk of collision posed by the other until it was too late. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1163/Rev.13 � 29/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.36 � 28/10/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING. View Circular. SN.1/Circ.341 � 28/10/21 � RECOGNITION OF THE JAPANESE QUASI-ZENITH SATELLITE SYSTEM (QZSS) AS A COMPONENT OF THE WORLDWIDE RADIONAVIGATION SYSTEM. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1643 � 28/10/21 � GUIDANCE ON SEAFARERS' TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR ISSUING ADMINISTRATIONS, FLAG STATES AND PORT STATES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.3 � 27/10/21 � GUIDANCE ON THE VALIDITY OF RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AND USED ON SHIPS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1644 � 26/10/21 � DELIBERATE INTERFERENCE WITH THE UNITED STATES' GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) AND OTHER GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS (GNSS). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1040/Rev.2 � 26/10/21 � GUIDELINES ON ANNUAL TESTING OF EMERGENCY POSITION-INDICATING RADIO BEACONS (EPIRBs). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1039/Rev.1 � 26/10/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SHORE-BASED MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY POSITION-INDICATING RADIO BEACONS (EPIRBs). View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.70 � 22/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 43 Friday 29th October 2021
Friday 29th October 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 43, 2021 � Friday 29th October 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has issued three new marine guidance notices: 'Voluntary Towage Endorsement Scheme' 'Compulsory Provision and Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices on Fishing Vessels' 'Navigation: Traffic Separation Schemes - Application of Rule 10 and Navigation in the Dover Strait'. Norway � has released a new circular entitled 'Use of mobile work equipment during cargo-handling operations'. USA � has published a new safety alert entitled 'Unexpected Heavy Weather Dangers: Weather Will Change, Whether You Are Ready or Not!'. Liberia � has issued a new marine advisory note entitled 'Risk of Detention and Fines for Vessels Anchored in Waters around the Island of Bintan, in the Eastern Portion of the Singapore Straits, Indonesian Territorial Waters'. Marshall Islands � has updated two marine notices: 'Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)' 'International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code'. Panama � has released a notice entitled 'Ships of Less Than 400 GRT Oil Retention Arrangements', and updated two circulars: 'High Risk Areas (HRA) and precautionary zones' 'Tripartite Agreements in Compliance with Regulation 6.3 of Annex II MARPOL 73/78'. Singapore � has published two new documents: a shipping circular entitled 'Notations for Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS Notations)' a port marine circular entitled 'Enhancements to Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'A fatal fall accident arising from climbing down vertical ladder'. Malta � has published two new merchant shipping notices: 'United Nations Security Council and EU Sanctions Updates' 'Revision of Tonnage Regulations'. Recent Class Society Guidance Korean Register of Shipping � has issued a news document entitled 'Conventions related with SOLAS and MARPOL to be effective on or after July 1, 2021'. Lloyd's Register � has released a news alert entitled 'New Lloyd�s Register Rules for HY100 grade (submarine) steel'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Sanctions Refresher: Venezuela and Cuba' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Who Needs a Hotwork Permit? and How Many Good Catches Can You Find?'. Britannia P&I � has released an article entitled 'BSafe Incident Case Study 12: Fatality Inside the Elevator Shaft'. Japan P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'Guinea-Caution to Robberies atConakry'. North � has released a new circular entitled 'Annual General Meeting 2021 � Registration'. The Standard Club � has released six news alerts: 'Seafarer happiness increases to pre-pandemic levels, but fundamental issues raise risks of an exodus from the industry - Read the 2021 Seafarers Happiness Index Q3 report findings' 'How we support members to mitigate the risk of carrying containers on bulk carriers' 'IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery Report Q3 2021' 'Hong Kong - amended legislation regarding in-use fuel oil sampling points' 'UK Monitoring, Reporting & Verification (UK-MRV) Regulations' 'California adopts federal ballast water discharge standards'. West � has published two news alerts: 'S&P Reaffirms West�s A- Rating' 'Carriage of Containers on Dry Bulk Vessels - Things to consider'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG � has released two new articles: 'Cyber Awareness Series Part 2: Risk Management' 'Cyber Awareness Series Part 3: Cyber Hygiene'. MCA � has launched a consultation seeking comments on proposed new guidance for the safety of electric vehicles on passenger Ro-Ro ferries. Recent Accident Reports Australia � The ATSB has released a transport safety report into a collision between the fishing vessel 'Sandgroper' and the bulk carrier 'Accolade II' off the entrance to Port Adelaide, South Australia. It was found that a proper lookout was not being maintained on either vessel in the time leading up to the collision, and so neither vessel was aware of the risk of collision posed by the other until it was too late. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.3 � 27/10/21 � GUIDANCE ON THE VALIDITY OF RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AND USED ON SHIPS. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1644 � 26/10/21 � DELIBERATE INTERFERENCE WITH THE UNITED STATES' GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) AND OTHER GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS (GNSS). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1040/Rev.2 � 26/10/21 � GUIDELINES ON ANNUAL TESTING OF EMERGENCY POSITION-INDICATING RADIO BEACONS (EPIRBs). View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1039/Rev.1 � 26/10/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SHORE-BASED MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY POSITION-INDICATING RADIO BEACONS (EPIRBs). View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.70 � 22/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.99 � 22/10/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.87 � 11/10/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.95 � 07/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.69 � 06/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 42 Friday 22nd October 2021
Friday 22nd October 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 42, 2021 � Friday 22nd October 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA � has published a new safety alert entitled 'Risk of Steering Loss from Defective Rams'. Marshall Islands � has published two new marine safety advisories: 'Right Whale Speed Restriction Zones' 'Main Public Routes Along the Coast of Zhejiang, China'. Panama � has updated a circular entitled 'Publications and Records required on vessels of 500 gross tonnage or above with International Registration in the Panamanian Registry'. Bahamas � has released two new marine notices: 'Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships' 'Fuel Consumption Data and Recording'. Isle of Man � has issued a new technical advisory notice entitled 'MARPOL Designated Sampling Points'. Hong Kong � has released three new merchant shipping information notes: 'Fatal accident involving working underneath gantry crane' 'Revised Guidelines for Securing Arrangements for the Transport of Road Vehicles on Ro-Ro Ships' 'Revised Explanatory Notes to the SOLAS Chapter II-1 Subdivision and Damage Stability Regulations'. Cyprus � has published two new circulars: 'Cyprus Tonnage Tax System (Law 44(I)/2010 as amended): Flags which appear on the Grey List and Black List of the Paris MOU for the Fiscal Year 2021' 'Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on marine equipment and repealing Council Directive 96/98/EC'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued a news alert entitled 'UK Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Update'. Bureau Veritas � has released two new guidance documents: 'Additional Service Feature SMART' 'Hull in composite materials and plywood, material approval, design principles, construction and survey'. DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'UK MRV � Business as usual for DNV's EU MRV customers'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) and COVID-19: An Update' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Man Overboard - Questionable Risk Assessment, Questionable Safety Gear'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'Bunker procurement'. Britannia P&I � has released an article entitled 'Britannia�s BSafe Campaign Wins 2021 Safety4Sea Initiative Award'. North � has released four new documents: a circular entitled 'Annual General Meeting November 2021' three news alerts: 'China - Yellow Fever Requirements *Update*' 'Code of conduct for seafarers� rights launched' 'Piracy and armed robbery incidents at lowest level in decades, but IMB cautions against complacency'. The London P&I Club � has published two new circulars: 'A comparative review of BIMCO�s WINDTIME and SUPPLYTIME' 'Announcing the International Group of P&I Clubs Fellowship in International Maritime Law 2021-2022'. The Standard Club � has released two news alerts: 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - maintaining physical wellness' 'Standard Club's PEME scheme and MAMS'. The Swedish Club � has issued two member alerts: 'Anchor-loss USB available free-of-charge' 'Join our Loss Prevention webinar on Collisions and AI'. West � has published three news alerts: 'Taiwan - New Pre-Arrival Reporting Requirements for the Changhua Wind Farm Channel' 'Parched Paran�' 'New Claims video series launched together with Bills of Lading resource library'. UK P&I Club � has released six new documents: a circular entitled 'General Meeting Reports' five articles: 'UK Club Circular 10/21: 2022 Renewal & Open Policy Years' 'Autumn Statement 2021' 'New PRC Civil Code: impact on guarantees' 'Crew Health Advice: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation onboard a ship' 'UK P&I Club Live Webinar (Series 19): Mooring Ropes - Maintenance and Use'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released a new Information Paper entitled 'Guidance for the Employment of Private Maritime Security Companies'. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'The third pillar: a contractual architecture for maritime decarbonisation'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has recently released a safety investigation report into a fatal accident on board the oil/chemical tanker 'Miss Benedetta' in which a crew member was crushed by a stack of steel plates during an operation to retrieve one from the stack. It was found that crew members were not aware of the lifting equipment available on board that could have been used to safely complete the task and that the level of risk and complexity involved in the operation was not identified as significant. Recent IMO Circulars CLC.6/Circ.87 � 11/10/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.95 � 07/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.69 � 06/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. FAL.3/Circ.219 � 04/10/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.68 � 04/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.76 � 01/10/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 41 Friday 15th October 2021
Friday 15th October 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 41, 2021 � Friday 15th October 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend IMO MSC 104 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of the events at MSC 104, which ran virtually from 4�8th October 2021. A key topic of this session was the COVID-19 pandemic and related problems surrounding crew changes, access to medical care, key worker designation and prioritisation for COVID-19 vaccination. Also discussed were: draft amendments to the SOLAS Convention and other navigation and communications related codes; domestic ferry safety; and piracy, security and unsafe mixed migration at sea. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Liberia � has released four new or updated marine notices: 'Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances' 'Safety Inspections of Liberian Ships'. 'International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)' 'Implementation, Survey and Certification under the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship�s Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention)'. Marshall Islands � has published a new marine notice entitled 'Radio Dispensations'. Panama � has updated two documents: a marine notice entitled 'Coronavirus and Seafarers employment agreement and Certificates' a circular entitled 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued a news alert entitled 'ABS Brief MSC 104'. Bureau Veritas � has released two new documents: a guidance document entitled 'Tentative Rules for Structural Assessment of Steel Ships' a news alert entitled 'Report of MSC 104 Meeting - 4 to 8 October 2021'. DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 104)'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published a new technical circular entitled 'Cyprus Circular No. 37/2021 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic'. Class NK � has published a technical news alert entitled 'Reporting Emissions Data into the UK MRV Regime'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Announcing the International Group of P&I Clubs Fellowship in International Maritime Law 2021-2022'. The American Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Good Catch Updates: Danger from Ignoring an Alarm and ECDIS Over-reliance' 'Management News: New Claims Executive, Lin Guan, Joins the Managers' Hong Kong Office'. GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'South Africa upholds its strict stowaway policy'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'Sanctions and STS Transfers � legal risks'. Japan P&I Club � has released a news alert entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.108'. The London P&I Club � has published a new circular entitled 'Calls � Class 5 � P&I � 2019/2020; 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 Policy Years'. The Standard Club � has released three news alerts: 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - 21 Day Workout Challenge' 'Eleventh Circuit decision holds US courts do not have to construe disputed medical evidence in maintenance and cure cases in favor of crewmembers' 'International Group video series - Group activities: Current and future challenges'. West � has published three new documents: a circular entitled '2021/2022 - Class 1 (P&I) And Class 2 (FD&D) Policy Year Balances, Financial Position and Renewals' two news alerts: 'COVID-19 Outbreaks' 'World Mental Health Day 2021 - Mental Health in an Unequal World'. UK P&I Club � has released three new documents: a circular entitled 'Sierra Leone � Carriage of Iron Ore Fines Cargoes � Liquefaction Risk' two articles: 'The Sinking of the Titanic' 'Dragging Anchor and Maritime Accidents'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMB � The IMB's latest global piracy report has found that incidents of piracy and armed robbery are at the lowest level since 1994, with 97 incidents recorded in the first 9 months of 2021. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'Draft surveys � a critical tool to defend dry bulk cargo shortage claims'. USCG � has released a new article entitled 'Cyber Awareness Series Part 1: Facility compliance'. EMSA � has released the October 2021 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into a fatal accident on board the oil/chemical tanker 'Miss Benedetta' in which a crew member was crushed by a stack of steel plates during an operation to retrieve one from the stack. It was found that crew members were not aware of the lifting equipment available on board which could have been used to safely complete the task, and that the level of risk and complexity involved in the operation was not identified as significant. Recent IMO Circulars CLC.6/Circ.87 � 11/10/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.95 � 07/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.69 � 06/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. FAL.3/Circ.219 � 04/10/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.68 � 04/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.76 � 01/10/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 40 Friday 8th October 2021
Friday 8th October 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 40, 2021 � Friday 8th October 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has updated a marine guidance note entitled 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007 - Procedure for Seeking Exemptions'. Norway � has released a new circular entitled 'Update - Battery fire with subsequent gas explosion'. Australia � has issued a new marine notice entitled 'Fatal accidents from falling off pilot ladders on ships'. Marshall Islands � has published a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Loss of Moorings During Lay-Up'. Isle of Man � has updated a Manx shipping notice entitled 'Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT)'. Singapore � has released a new port marine circular entitled 'Enhancements to Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore and Application for Vaccination'. Hong Kong � has published four new merchant shipping information notes: 'Revised Guidelines for Safe Access to Tanker Bows' 'Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual' 'Coming into Force of Amended Hong Kong Legislation Implementing SOLAS Chapter II-1, II-2, III and XI-1 Requirements' 'United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2021'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid-19'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued two new guidance documents: 'Guide for Slamming Loads and Strength Assessment for Vessels' 'Guide for Smart Functions for Marine Vessels and Offshore Units'. DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'Containers on bulk carriers � a practical guidance'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published three new technical circulars: 'Malta Information Notice 41 reg. Water Mist Lance onboard Vessels' 'St. Vincent and the Grenadines � Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic' 'Liberian Marine Operations Note 05/2021 reg. China Ports � Mandatory reporting and Port State Control'. Lloyd's Register � has published a news alert entitled 'The United Kingdom scheme for Monitoring, Reporting and Verifying carbon dioxide emissions from ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Group activities - Current and future challenges'. The American Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Good Catch Updates: Engine Room Egress During a Fire and English, New and Traditional Mandarin Subtitle Options for the Introductory Animation' 'The Carriage of Containers on Non-cellular Vessels'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'Bulkers and Boxes � Let�s talk and find a solution together'. North � has published three new documents: a circular entitled 'The Carriage of Containers on Dry Bulk Carriers' two news alerts: 'Safe Working on CO2 Systems � A Reminder' 'UK publishes guidance on new CO2 MRV scheme'. The Standard Club � has released five new documents: 'Stop Work project: Strengthening the dialogue on safe working in the maritime industry' 'COVID-19 - Singapore enhances crew change procedure' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Helping you cope with the impact of COVID-19' 'Seafarer Happiness Index Q2 questions how happy seafarers are with shore leave' 'Article: Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes - Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation'. The Swedish Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Containers on bulk carriers - a practical guidance from DNV' 'MSS Case October: Indonesian coal self-ignited during discharge'. West � has published four new documents: a circular entitled 'Dangers of Carrying Iron Ore Fines from Pepel, Sierra Leone � Mandatory Notification Requirements' three news alerts: 'New Loss Prevention Bulletin Published - Cardiovascular Disease' 'Time bars in demurrage claims: how is time calculated?' 'Indonesia - Vessels Fined and Detained by the Indonesian Navy'. UK P&I Club � has released eight news alerts: 'Argentina becomes 100th State Party to MARPOL Annex VI' 'UK MRV regime � MIN 669 (M+F) Reporting Emissions Data' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'Press Release: UK P&I Club launches new app �Correspondent Connect�' 'QCR Autumn 2021: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings v. Rivkees' 'QCR Autumn 2021: Sameco S.A. v Shandong Chenxi Cereals and Oils Co., Ltd (The M/V �Adelante�) (2020) Lu Min Zhong No.1573' 'QCR Autumn 2021: Noble Chartering Inc V Priminds Shipping (HK) Co Ltd (The Tai Prize) [2021] EWCA Civ 87 - Court of Appeal' 'QCR Autumn 2021: Patil v. Amber Lagoon Shipping GMBH (unpublished) Grant of Summary Judgment in vessel�s favor in LHWCA � 905(b): Suit brought by marine surveyor'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'Carriage of containers on bulk carriers'. MAIB � has released a new document entitled 'MAIB Safety Digest 2/2021'. OCIMF � has published the September 2021 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into an incident in which a fitter on board the container vessel 'Alexandra A' fell overboard shortly after the vessel departed Piraeus, Greece. The fitter was rescued by a sailing vessel an hour later. He was engaged in repairing an oil leakage from the provisions crane hydraulic lines when hydraulic pressure relieved unexpectedly through a loosened union nut, and his reflex action caused him to fall overboard. Recent IMO Circulars BUNKERS.1/Circ.95 � 07/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.69 � 06/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. FAL.3/Circ.219 � 04/10/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.68 � 04/10/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.76 � 01/10/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO. View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 39 Friday 1st October 2021
Friday 1st October 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 39, 2021 � Friday 1st October 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has updated a marine information note entitled 'COVID-19 Extension of Seafarer Employment Agreements'. Norway � has released a new circular entitled 'Risk assessment in case of breakdown of safety barriers'. Panama � has published four new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'New Reporting Requirements for Foreign Flag Vessels Entering China' 'Routeing Measures other than Traffic Separation Schemes � Danish Waters' two updated circulars: 'Radio Accounting Authorities and Point Service Activations' 'Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) adopted by the Panama Maritime Authority'. Isle of Man � has updated a Manx shipping notice entitled 'Isle of Man Endorsement Application Process'. Singapore � has released three new documents: two shipping circulars: 'Guidelines on the Medical Examination of Seafarers and Seafarer�s Medical Certificate' 'Final Report of the United Nations Panel of Experts on the Democratic People�s Republic of Korea' a port marine circular entitled 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong � has published a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2021'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued 12 new guidance documents: 'Guide for Dynamic Positioning Systems' 'Guide for Fire-Fighting Systems for Cargo Areas of Container Carriers' 'Guide for Ballast Water Treatment' 'Guide for Lay-up and Reactivation of Offshore Support Vessels' 'Guide for Ergonomic Container Lashing' 'Guide for Enhanced Fire Protection Arrangements' 'Guide for Ergonomic Notations' 'Optional Class Notation Deep Water Anchoring for Oil Tankers and Bulk Carriers (DWA)' 'Guide for Ice Loads Monitoring Systems' 'Guide for Means of Access to Tanks and Holds for Inspection' 'Guide for Vessels Operating in Low Temperature Environments' 'Guide for Bridge Design and Navigational Equipment/Systems'. Bureau Veritas � has released a news alert entitled 'Report of CCC 7 Meeting - 6 to 9th September 2021'. Lloyd's Register � has published a news alert entitled 'New and improved Port State Control checklist mobile app'. Class NK � has issued a new technical news alert entitled 'Transport of Containers in Bulk Carriers'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Electronic (Paperless) Trading Systems: Corda eBL replacing E-Title The American Club GARD SKULD Japan P&I Club The London P&I Club North The Shipowners' Club Steamship Mutual The Swedish Club West UK P&I Club. The American Club � has issued a new member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: ECDIS Over-reliance and Poor Bridge Resource Management (BRM) Lead to a Vessel Grounding and the Wrong Breaker'. GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'Thefts and robberies in the Philippines'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'Narcotics smuggling: increasing risk for ships'. Britannia P&I � has published a new article entitled 'BSafe Incident Case Study 11: Serious Injury While Securing Containers'. The Standard Club � has released four new documents: 'World Maritime Day 2021' 'Alongside, Standard Club's Podcast Series' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - top tips to keep mentally fit' 'International Group video series - Group activities: Collectively stronger'. Steamship Mutual � has issued a circular entitled 'Notice of Meeting - Amended Notice'. West � has published three news alerts: 'Vaccinations for Seafarers' 'USA - Asian Gypsy Moth Mid-Season Update 2021' 'Our Charity Partners - One year on'. UK P&I Club � has released three news alerts: 'Lessons Learnt: Serious eye injury during maintenance of fresh water steriliser' 'Lloyds Register and UK P&I Club launch new and improved Port State Control mobile app' 'Electronic Bills of Lading � FAQs'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'Bangladesh customs practice for assessing shortage of liquid bulk cargo now aligned with India'. EMSA � has released two new issues of their Newsletters: BCSEA Newsletter Issue 5, September 2021 SAFEMED IV Newsletter Issue 6, September 2021. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the outbreak of fire in a container on board the container vessel 'X-Press Godavari' while anchored at the Sandheads Anchorage, India. The probable cause of the fire was a short circuit in one of the lithium ion batteries within the container, which was stored on deck and in direct sunlight, and had potentially become very hot. It was found that the crew were not aware of the contents of the container, and so they had to contact the charterer to obtain this information after the fire had broken out. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 38 Friday 24th September 2021
Friday 24th September 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 38, 2021 � Friday 24th September 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released a new marine information note entitled 'Reporting Emissions Data into the UK MRV Regime'. Liberia � has published two new documents: a marine advisory entitled 'Areas to be Avoided (ATBN) - Advisory Notice of the Government of Tristan da Cunha to enhance Safety of Navigation' a marine operations note entitled 'China Ports � Mandatory reporting and Port State Control'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)' 'Guidelines for appeals process against Port State Control deficiencies/detentions'. Bahamas � has released five new or updated documents: an information notices entitled 'EyeSea Application' four marine notices: 'Inspection and Testing of Automatic Sprinkler Systems' 'Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT)' 'ISM Code' 'MLC Guidelines for Flag State Inspection & Certification'. Hong Kong � has published a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 and the STCW Code'. Bermuda � has updated a guidance notice entitled 'COVID-19 � Arrangements for Seafarer Documents'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued two new guidance documents: 'Guide for Certification of Oil Spill Recovery Equipment' 'Guide for Ammonia Fueled Vessels'. DNV � has released two news alerts: 'Interim versions of amended regulations available in IMO-Vega online' 'IMO update: Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers � CCC 7'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Group activities - Collectively stronger'. The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Payments to The American Club' a member alert entitled 'Good Catch Updates: Make Sure You Know What to Do, Before You Release the CO2'. GARD � has released two news alerts: 'US MARAD updates its security warning for the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Western Indian Ocean region' 'Reporting requirements for foreign vessels entering China�s territorial sea'. SKULD � has issued two new articles: 'LOIs - worth more than the paper they�re printed on?' 'Stowaways: Rise in numbers equates to the rise of risk'. Japan P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'Indonesia-Vessel Detentions (No.2)'. The Shipowners' Club � has published a news alert entitled 'International Group scholarship programme'. The Standard Club � has released six new documents: 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Emotional wellness and depression' 'Alongside, Standard Club's Podcast Series' 'Remember the importance of the New Jason Clause' 'P&IQ Scholarship' 'How you can benefit from our PEME scheme' 'Mission to Seafarers - Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI) Q2 - are seafarers able to keep fit and healthy on board?'. West � has published a news alert entitled 'New Loss Prevention Video Series Launched'. UK P&I Club � has released eight news alerts: 'QCR Autumn 2021: The �CARAKA JAYA NIAGA III-11� [2021] SGHC 43' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'UK Club Live Webinar (Series 18): Bridge Watchkeeping' 'UK Club Live Webinar (Series 18): Bridge Watchkeeping - the After-Hour' 'Australia: COVID-19 Update' 'Panama Canal Data for Current Operations' 'Cargo owners� obligations to set the temperature of a refrigerated container and to take delivery of a damaged cargo under the bill of lading terms' 'Book Launch - Maritime Team Dynamics: 'Lessons from the Flight Deck''. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO � has announced the agreement of draft interim guidelines for ships using fuel cells. ICS � has issued a press release entitled 'Industry titans and foreign ministers among leading names announced for shipping�s COP26 conference'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has published an accident investigation report into the death of a port stevedore on board the general cargo vessel 'Cimbris' during cargo discharge operations at the Antwerp Bulk Terminal in Belgium. He became trapped between the vessel's gantry crane and a cargo hatch cover and suffered fatal injuries. Nobody witnessed the accident, and the reason why the stevedore placed himself in the path of the moving crane is unclear. However, it was found that 'the cargo hatch cover lifting operation was not properly planned, supervised or executed safely', and also that the 'levels of safety culture demonstrated by the ship�s crew and among the port workers was weak and unsafe acts and conditions were widespread.' Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of a crew member while preparing a hoistable car deck on board the Ro-Ro vessel 'Ysaline'. It was found that, as a cherry picker was not available, the crew had chosen to use a forklift and wooden box to hoist the crew member to the required height to retrieve some railings, and that he had lost his balance and fallen out of the box when he turned around. It was considered that the risk involved in this manoeuvre was significantly underestimated by all personnel involved. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 37 Friday 17th September 2021
Friday 17th September 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 37, 2021 � Friday 17th September 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released an amended marine guidance note entitled 'Whole Body Vibration: Guidance on Mitigating Against the Effects of Shocks and Impacts on Small Vessels'. Norway � has published a new circular entitled 'Carriage of hazardous and noxious liquid substance in bulk on existing offshore support vessels after 31 December 2020'. USA � has issued a new safety alert entitled 'Corroded Turntable Pins Can Cause Structural Failure on Accommodation Ladders'. Marshall Islands � has released a new marine safety advisory entitled 'New Chinese Reporting System for Foreign-flagged Vessels'. Panama � has published an updated circular entitled 'Technical E-Certificates onboard'. Bahamas � has released four new or updated documents: an information note entitled 'Dates for Bahamas Assessments of Officer Candidates' three marine notices: 'Cyber Security' 'Carriage of Armed Personnel for Vessel Protection' 'Medical Stores'. Singapore � has issued a new shipping circular entitled 'Resolutions Adopted by the 75th and 76th Session of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75 and MEPC 76) of the IMO'. Hong Kong � has published two new merchant shipping information notes: 'A fatal electrocution accident on the main deck' 'Fatal accident of stevedores involving enclosed space entry'. Malta � has issued two new merchant shipping notices: 'Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Stability' 'Extension of Restrictive Measures in View of the Situation in Ukraine'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping � has released two technical circulars: 'Reduction in geographic boundaries of HRA from 1 September 2021 - reg' 'Incidents / Casualties reported due to inclement / cyclonic weather conditions'. Class NK � has released three new technical news alerts: 'Special requirements of flag State Authorities regarding asbestos' 'Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 76' 'Instruction by Panama Maritime Authority regarding U.S. and Australian ports pre� arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Sierra Leone - Carriage of Iron Ore Fines Cargoes - Liquefaction Risk IG P&I The American Club GARD SKULD Japan P&I Club The London P&I ClubNorth The Swedish Club West. IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'P&IQ Scholarship'. The American Club � has issued four member alerts: 'Adjustment to Shipping Routes in Coastal Waters of Zhejiang Province, People'sRepublic of China'. 'Risk of Detention for Anchoring in Indonesian Waters' 'US Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Alert: Corroded Turntable Pins Can Cause the Structural Failure of Accommodation Ladders' 'Good Catch Now in New and Traditional Mandarin'. GARD � has released two news alerts: 'Vessel detentions for illegal anchoring in Indonesian waters' 'The stink bug season is here!'. Britannia P&I � has published two news alerts: 'Module 6: Physical Wellness' 'Loading Containers on Bulk Carriers'. Japan P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) Bulletin-2021 mid-season USDA'. The Shipowners' Club � has published two news alerts: 'Belarus Sanctions' 'Half Year Report 2021'. The Standard Club � has released eight new documents: 'International Group video series - Review of claims trends and coverage' 'COVID-19: ICS issues new guidance' 'Indonesia � Detention of anchored vessels by the Navy' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Are you experiencing a crisis?' 'Press Article: What are the rules around ship recycling?' 'Updated shipping routes in waters off Zhejiang Province, China' 'Ukraine - Ecological Inspections and Fines restart' 'COVID-19 � Outbreak Management Plan V4'. West � has published two news alerts: 'Sailors� Society launch Wellness at Sea campaign video' 'China - Adjustment of Shipping Routes for Zhejiang Province Coastal Waters'. UK P&I Club � has released two news alerts: 'Guinea � Coup d��tat' 'Coastal Waters of Zhejiang Province, China'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released a news alert entitled 'New OCIMF Programmes Requirements for Submitting Companies'. ICS � has issued a press release entitled 'ICS launches new guidance for seafarers and shipowners to navigate ongoing pandemic challenges'. MCA � has announced the release of a new report entitled 'Maritime Biennial Report: April 2019 - May 2021'. EMSA � has issued two documents: The September 2021 issue of their Newsletter The September 2021 edition of their 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping Report'. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has published an investigation report into the death of a crew member during the inspection of the cargo holds on board the container ship 'Sajir'. The crew member fell from an unsecured access point into the unilluminated cargo hold. It was found that a combination of very poor lighting and lack of any barriers or warning markings contributed to the crew member's fall. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 36 Friday 10th September 2021
Friday 10th September 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 36, 2021 � Friday 10th September 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two amended documents: a merchant shipping notice entitled 'The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall' a marine guidance note entitled 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007 - Procedure for Seeking Exemptions'. Liberia � has issued a new marine security advisory entitled 'Security Level II - For Vessels Transiting the HRA Southern Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea'. Panama � has released two new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'SEGUMAR Offices Contact Points (24/7 Coverage)' a circular entitled 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear'. Bahamas � has released three new or updated documents: an information note entitled 'References to STCW on Certificates, Endorsements and other Documents' a marine notice entitled 'Marine Notices, Information Notices & Yacht Notices' a technical alert entitled 'United States Coast Guard QUALSHIP 21 & E-Zero Program'. Hong Kong � has published two new merchant shipping information notes: 'A fatal accident involving enclosed space entry and rescue' 'Fatal accident involving shipboard mooring operation'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'Cyprus Tonnage Tax System (Law 44(I)/2010 as amended): Reduction of tonnage tax as per environmental incentives � Relevant procedure and practical arrangements'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has released two news alerts: 'New Bridge Alert Management (BAM) requirements are now in force' 'Marine Equipment Directive: 5th Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158 entered into force on 25 August 2021'. Lloyd's Register � has issued two Class news alerts: 'Loading containers onto bulk carriers' 'Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Group activities - Review of claims trends'. The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'New Loss Prevention Initiative: Good Catch' a member alert entitled 'Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Foreign Ships Entering Territorial Sea for PRC'. GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'Security alert - coup attempt in Guinea'. SKULD � has published an article entitled 'Parametric Rolling Movement'. Japan P&I Club � has issued two news alerts: 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Enhanced Quarantine Measures in Korea (No.11)' 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.107'. North � has released five new or updated news alerts: 'Changes to shipping routes off the coast of the Zhejiang Province' 'Ukraine ecological inspectors target wastewater emissions from ships' 'USA Issues Guidance on the Impact of COVID-19 on Asian Gypsy Moth Certificates *Update*' 'Indonesia � Vessel detentions *Update*' 'Hurricane Ida � Impact on Shipping *Update*'. The Shipowners' Club � has published a news alert entitled 'London International Shipping Week 2021'. The Standard Club � has released six new documents: 'Coup d'Etat Guinea' 'The Sea newspaper - Q3 2021' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Calm the Storm' 'Article: Carriage of containers on vessels not specifically designed for the purpose' 'IAPH issues cyber guidelines for ports and port facilities' 'Seafarer Happiness Index Q2 questions how happy seafarers are with their workload'. The Swedish Club � has issued two new alerts: 'Detentions in Indonesia' 'MSS Case September: Broken davit wire on rescue boat'. West � has published two news alerts: 'New REACT! Loss Prevention Poster Published on Hypertension and Stroke' '�Arrived ship�, NORs and demurrage time bars: owners beware!'. UK P&I Club � has released four news alerts: 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'The Sea Cargo Charter' 'Indonesia � Detention of anchored vessels by the Indonesian Navy' '�Fit for 55� - EU Proposals to Regulate Shipping GHG EMISSIONS'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS � has issued a press release entitled 'International Chamber of Shipping sets out plans for global carbon levy to expedite industry decarbonisation'. GARD � has published an article entitled 'Incident hot spots - a global overview of navigation incidents'. MCA � has announced the release of the 'United Kingdom National Maritime Strategy for the IMO Instruments Implementation Code'. IMarEST � has issued an article entitled 'Latest cyber attack shuts down South African ports'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has published an accident report into the immobilisation and flooding of the dredger 'Shearwater' following repeated collisions with the unmanned barge 'Agem One' during a towing operation. It was found that the 'Shearwater's towing operation was not effectively planned or safely executed, and the crew did not have the necessary skills to successfully undertake the operation. Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the death of a crew member during cargo loading operations on board the bulk carrier 'Rimona'. The crew member was trapped between the shore crane and an open trailer truck, which had been delivering cargo to the vessel. It was found likely that the truck's hand brake had not been applied, and the impacts of the cargo against the truck may have caused it to roll forwards and trap the crew member. New Zealand � The TAIC has released a marine inquiry report into the collision between the bulk carrier 'Rose Harmony' and the fishing vessel 'Leila Jo' off Lyttelton Harbour. It was found that both the bridge team on the 'Rose Harmony' and the sole watchkeeper on the 'Leila Jo' had low situational awareness and were not making effective use of their radar equipment. Additionally, the watchkeeper on board the 'Leila Jo' was not familiar enough with the collision prevention rules to safely undertake a solo watch. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting 17-21 January � Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) 7-11 February � Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) 28 February - 4 March � Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) 21-25 March � Legal Committee (LEG) Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 35 Friday 3rd September 2021
Friday 3rd September 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 35, 2021 � Friday 3rd September 2021 Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Marshall Islands � has released three new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels' two new marine safety advisories: 'Areas to be Avoided - Tristan da Cunha' '2021 Tokyo and Paris Memoranda of Understanding: Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Stability in General'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas � has released a Class news alert entitled 'Report of III 7 Meeting - 12 to 16 July 2021'. Lloyd's Register � has issued a Class news alert entitled 'COVID-19 Port Entry Restrictions in China'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) and COVID-19: an Update' a member alert entitled 'Current Operational Conditions Amid Recent Regional COVID-19 Outbreaks in the People's Republic of China (PRC)'. GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'Indian Ocean piracy �High Risk Area� reduced'. Britannia P&I � has released two news alerts: 'BSafe Practical Safety: Always Wear a Suitable Lifeline' 'Britannia Loss Prevention: Pilotage Report Published'. Japan P&I Club � has issued two news alerts: 'Collision between Merchant and Fishing Vessels in Chinese Waters-Features and LossPrevention Suggestions' 'China-Reporting to the Maritime Administrations when Entering the Territorial Sea'. The Shipowners' Club � has published a news alert entitled 'Stella Kounakou: MV Smart update � Shipowners unfettered right to collect freight under the bill of lading'. The Standard Club � has released five new documents: 'New reporting requirements for foreign flag vessels entering China' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Social interaction' 'Singapore launches SEAVAX' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Depression and anxiety in seafarers' 'COVID-19 � Do not relent'. West � has published a news alert entitled 'Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) Programme - New Clinics in Georgia & Croatia'. UK P&I Club � has released four news alerts: 'China: Vessel Reporting and Entry Requirements' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'Press Release: UK P&I Club announces promotion of Anuj Velankar to Regional Loss Prevention Director' 'Updates on Chinese Ports after Recent Regional Outbreaks of Covid-19 in China'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MAIB and DMAIB � have released a new study entitled 'Application and usability of ECDIS'. OCIMF � has published the August 2021 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MSIU has recently published a safety investigation report into the outbreak of fire in the engine room of the container ship 'X-Press Monte Bianco' while en route to Barcelona. It was found that the pressure gauge of the boiler's gas/air separator and filter unit was leaking gas oil. This oil had soaked into the insulation material at the base of the boiler and subsequently spontaneously ignited. Recent IMO Circulars BWM.2/Circ.75 � 31/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 34 Friday 27th August 2021
Friday 27th August 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 34, 2021 � Friday 27th August Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Australia � has released a new marine notice entitled 'Sanctions'. USA � has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Commercial Fishing Vessel Alternative-to-Class Requirements'. Marshall Islands � has updated three marine notices: 'Medical Care Aboard Ship and Ashore: Medicine Chest Requirements, Recordkeeping, Responsibilities and Training for Medical Care' 'Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Inspection and Certification Program' 'Familiarization with Marshall Islands National Maritime Legislation'. Panama � has updated two circulars: 'Adopted Standards regarding watchkeeping, applicable to seafarers working onboard ships under Panamanian flag, according to the STCW�78 Convention, as amended, the MLC, 2006, amended and the national regulations' 'Recognition of Company Security Officers (CSO)'. Bahamas � has released six new or updated documents: an information notice entitled 'LRIT Testing ASPs' five marine notices: 'Approval of Marine Equipment' 'Carriage of Immersion Suits' 'Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs)' 'Management of Occupational Health & Safety' 'Lay up Requirements'. Recent Class Society Guidance No new Class Society Guidance has been released in the past week. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Collisions Between Merchant and Fishing Vessels in Chinese Waters: Features and Loss Prevention Suggestions' 'Joint Paris and Tokyo MOU Concentrated Inspection Campaign Ship Stability in General'. Britannia P&I � has released two news alerts: 'BSafe Incident Case Study 10: Engine Room Fire' 'Ship Pilotage and Intervention'. Japan P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'China-Newly Amended Maritime Traffic Safety Law'. North � has published a news alert entitled 'Indonesian coal producers hit by export ban'. The Standard Club � has released five new documents: a press release entitled 'The Standard Club launches new business model' four news alerts: 'China increases penalties for breaches of Safe Navigation from 1 September 2021' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Helping you cope with the mental health impact of Covid-19' 'The Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Quarter 2 2021 results reflect the need for wider vaccination programmes' 'Septo Trading Inc. v Tintrade Limited - A useful reminder of how courts deal with conflicting clauses'. The Swedish Club � has published two member alerts: 'China: Amended Maritime Traffic Safety Law takes effect on 1 September 2021' 'Carriage of containers on non-cellular ships'. UK P&I Club � has released three news alerts: 'Can a bulk carrier carry containers?' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'China: How to avoid collisions with fishing vessels'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News NTSB � has released a new document entitled 'Safer Seas Digest 2020'. British Tugowners Association � has released a new guidance publication entitled 'Rope Selection, Procurement & Usage'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MSIU has recently published a safety investigation report into the outbreak of fire in the engine room of the container ship 'X-Press Monte Bianco' while en route to Barcelona. It was found that the pressure gauge of the boiler's gas/air separator and filter unit was leaking gas oil. This oil had soaked into the insulation material at the base of the boiler and subsequently spontaneously ignited. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.83 � 23/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 33 Friday 20th August 2021
Friday 20th August 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 33, 2021 � Friday 20th August Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released an updated marine information note entitled 'Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services V103 and Local Port Services Course Dates 2021-2'. Liberia � has issued two new documents: a new marine advisory note entitled 'Panama Ports: Maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers' a marine operations note entitled 'Seafarer�s Identification and Record Book'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for Wind Assisted Propulsion System Installation'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published a technical circular entitled 'DGS Order No. 29 of 2021 Reg Extension of Certificates of Competency/ Certificate of Proficiency of Seafarers in view of COVID-19 pandemic'. Class NK � has issued a technical news alert entitled 'PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Stability in general'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'Fires in containers caused by Seed Cake'. North � has published three news alerts: 'Indian Ocean � Changes to the High Risk Area *Update*' 'Carrying containers on bulk carriers � can you do it?' 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2021' 'Sanctions Update � Belarus'. The Standard Club � has released six new documents: an article entitled 'Cargo abandonment' five news alerts: 'Canada's Ship Safety Bulletin 12/2021 on the protection of killer whales in southern British Columbia' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Join a wellness at sea peer support group' 'Port disruption at Ningbo, China' 'Standard Club PEME scheme - partnership with MAMS' 'Stella Maris � Life at Sea Report: a world in lockdown'. West � has issued two news alerts: 'Cargo Declarations under The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code' 'Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) Programme - New Clinics in Ukraine'. UK P&I Club � has released two news alerts: 'ECM Client Alert' 'Singapore: 47 individuals & 7 companies penalized for breaching COVID-19 related regulations'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG � has released an article entitled 'Maritime Cyber Alert: �BadAlloc� critical vulnerability: BlackBerry QNX & more'. Change to HRA for piracy in the Indian Ocean � BIMCO, International Chamber of Shipping, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, and OCIMF have announced changes to the boundaries of the HRA in the Indian Ocean in response to the continued downward trend in Somali piracy in the area. EMSA � has released a new document entitled 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping Report'. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has recently published an investigation report into an explosion and fire in the engine room of the multi-purpose carrier 'Kelly' on the River Elbe. The cause of the accident was found to be impurities in the thermal oil and several possible sources of ignition for the explosion were also identified. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.3 � 12/08/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.83 � 23/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 32 Friday 13th August 2021
Friday 13th August 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 32, 2021 � Friday 13th August Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released six new or updated marine information notes: 'Iridium GMDSS Recognised Mobile Satellite Service' 'Written Examination Dates 2021/22: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)' 'Written Examination Dates 2021/22: Deck Officers (Fishing Vessels)' 'Written Examination Dates 2021/22: Engineer Officers (Yachts, Sail Training and Small Vessels)' 'COVID-19 Extension of Seafarer Employment Agreements' 'Navigation: Cessation of DGPS Service Around UK Coast'. Liberia � has issued a new marine advisory entitled 'Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Stability (General)'. Marshall Islands � has updated a marine notice entitled 'Procedures for Obtaining Multiple Load Line Assignment'. Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled '(1) Safety and Security of crew and vessels under Cyprus Flag calling or approaching ports and or countries where armed and or civil conflict takes place (2) Extra-territorial application of Unilateral Sanctions imposed by third countries'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has released a news alert entitled 'CIC � Focusing on Stability in General � Questionnaire now published'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published three technical circulars: 'Cyprus Circular No. 31/2021 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic' 'Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI in respect of sampling point requirements for fuel oil used onboard ships' 'St. Vincent and the Grenadines � Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic'. Lloyd's Register � has issued a news alert entitled 'Safety Notice for Immersion Suit Examination'. Class NK � has issued a technical news alert entitled 'AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign on Safety of Navigation'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Japan P&I Club � has published a news alert entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.106'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued two news alerts: 'International Group reports record year for education' 'IMO regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping'. The Standard Club � has released seven new documents: 'Press release: International Group reports record year for education' 'Article: New BIMCO Infectious or Contagious Diseases Clauses to be published in November 2021' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Peer Support and the myths of mental health' 'Standard Club COVID-19 Vaccination FAQS' 'News: Canada's Ship Safety Bulletin 11/2021 on the mobility of asymptomatic seafarers in the marine sector' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Are you a seafarer in crisis?' 'Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Quarter 2 results - there is a pressing need to improve life at sea'. West � has issued a new circular entitled 'Carriage of Containers on Dry Bulk Carrier', and two news alerts: 'P&IQ - International Group reports record year for education' 'Port State Control - Concentrated Inspection Campaigns 2021'. UK P&I Club � has released four news alerts: 'The AMSA National Compliance Plan 2021-22' 'EU Proposals to Regulate Shipping GHG Emissions' 'UK MCA: Hazard reporting guidance' 'The New Pre-arrival Reporting Requirements in Taiwan for Changhua Wind Farm Channel'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD � has released an insight article entitled 'Taking aim: reaching carbon emission reduction targets'. MCA � has opened two consultations and is seeking views: a consultation on 'implementation of the updates of the International High Speed Craft (HSC) Codes which operate under Chapter X of SOLAS' a consultation on 'a new Statutory Instrument (SI) and code for HSOSC, providing legal underpinning to transport �Industrial Personnel� to and from offshore energy installations'. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has recently published an investigation report into an explosion and fire in the engine room of the multi-purpose carrier 'Kelly' on the River Elbe. The cause of the accident was found to be impurities in the thermal oil and several possible sources of ignition for the explosion were also identified. Recent IMO Circulars SUA.3/Circ.52 � 11/08/21 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.84 � 10/08/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.83 � 23/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.103 � 22/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.5 � 20/07/21 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.117 � 19/07/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 31 Friday 6th August 2021
Friday 6th August 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 31, 2021 � Friday 6th August Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has updated a marine guidance note entitled 'Small Seagoing Passenger Ship Code'. Panama � has released four new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'AMSA - Focused Inspection Campaign - Safety of Navigation' 'Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) 2021 - The Tokyo and Paris MoUs on Ship�s Stability in General'. two circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'IGF Code'. The Bahamas � has issued a new safety alert entitled 'Prevention of Collisions � Chinese Coastal Waters'. Isle of Man � has released a new shipping notice entitled 'SOLAS Chapter VI � Carriage of Cargoes and Oil Fuels'. Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Staying Safe when Participating in Recreational Water Activities at Sea'. Cyprus � has issued two new circulars: 'Vaccines against the COVID-19 virus' 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during COVID-19'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released three new guidance documents: 'Guide for Building and Classing Liquefied Gas Carriers with Independent Tanks' 'Guidance Notes on Composite Repairs of Steel Structures and Piping' 'Guide for Building and Classing SWATH Vessels'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published two technical circulars: 'DGS, Order No. 27 of 2021 Reg Extension of the validity of Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of COVID-19 outbreak' 'DGS M.S.Notice No. 05 of 2021 Reg. - Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL)'. Class NK � has issued a technical news alert entitled 'Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 103'. Recent P&I Club Guidance IG P&I � has released an article entitled '108th session of the IMO Legal Committee (remote) � International Group attendance'. GARD � has published an alert entitled 'Security alert - Port of Prince, Haiti'. Japan P&I Club � has published a news alert entitled 'International Group reports record year for education'. North � has released a new circular entitled 'Submitting Invoices via Feesable � Notification of Change', and four news alerts: 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2021' 'Record Low Water Levels in Argentina' 'MAIB publishes findings from STOLT GROENLAND investigation' 'Fish Farm Claims in China'. Britannia P&I � has released a new document entitled 'Britannia P&I Sustainability Report 2021'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'CTRL Marine Solutions Ltd announce their acquisition by Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC)'. The Standard Club � has released nine new documents: a press article entitled 'Escalation of west African piracy causing concern' eight news alerts: 'IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery Report Q2 2021' 'Parana River � Argentinian President declares State of Hydrological Emergency' 'MAIB report - STOLT GROENLAND' 'AMSA - Focused inspection campaign - Safety Of Navigation' 'Western Australia looks to implementing stricter controls' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - 10 ways to look after your mental health at sea' 'Lack of shore leave causing distress to many, reveals Q2 Seafarers Happiness Index' 'A Master's Guide to Hatch cover maintenance webinar written Q&A'. The Swedish Club � has issued a new member alert entitled 'MSS Case August: Machinery failure caused collision with sea lock'. UK P&I Club � has released five news alerts: 'Launch of Concentrated Inspection Campaign by Tokyo MOU' 'Fishery Farm Claims in China - Trend of Claims and Geographical Extent Updates' 'White House Makes Enforcement of Rule Against Unjust Detention and demurrage Practices a Priority' 'Australia: COVID-19 Update' 'Press Release: International Group reports record year for education'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG � has released an announcement entitled 'U.S. Coast Guard addresses threats to National security in updated Cyber Strategic Outlook'. OCIMF � has published the July 2021 issue of their Newsletter. EMSA � has released the August 2021 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has recently published an investigation report into an explosion and fire in the engine room of the multi-purpose carrier 'Kelly' on the River Elbe. The cause of the accident was found to be impurities in the thermal oil and several possible sources of ignition for the explosion were also identified. Recent IMO Circulars MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.5 � 03/08/21 � CASUALTY-RELATED MATTERS - REPORTS ON MARINE CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS. View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.83 � 23/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.103 � 22/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.5 � 20/07/21 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.117 � 19/07/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.850/Rev.3 � 19/07/21 � GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING MINIMUM PROPULSION POWER TO MAINTAIN THE MANOEUVRABILITY OF SHIPS IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.884/Rev.1 � 16/07/21 � GUIDANCE FOR BEST PRACTICE FOR MEMBER STATE/COASTAL STATE. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 30 Friday 30th July 2021
Friday 30th July 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 30, 2021 � Friday 30th July Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has issued three new or amended documents: two marine guidance notes: 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007' 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007'. a merchant shipping notice entitled 'The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants: Amendments to International Standards'. Marshall Islands � has updated four documents: three marine notices: 'Implementation of MARPOL Annex I Chapter 8 � Prevention of Pollution During Transfer of Oil Cargo Between Oil Tankers at Sea' 'Approval for Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans for Oil and/or Noxious Liquid Substances' 'Tender Registration and Statements of Compliance' a marine guideline entitled 'Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator'. Panama � has updated three circulars: 'Technical E-Certificates onboard' 'Use of Electronic Certificates onboard' 'High Risk Areas (HRA) and Precautionary Zones'. The Bahamas � has released 11 updated documents: seven updated information notices: 'Port State Control - Recurring Deficiencies' 'Guidance on Large Scale Rescue Operations at Sea' 'MARPOL Annex VI Record Book' 'LRIT Testing ASPs' 'Passenger Ship Windows' 'Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling' 'Commissioning of INMARSAT Terminals and Issue of MMSI Numbers' three marine notices: 'MARPOL Electronic Record Books' 'Electronic Record Keeping Systems' 'Safe Return to Port' a technical alert entitled 'United States Coast Guard QUALSHIP 21 & E-Zero Program'. Cyprus � has released two new circulars: 'New List of Accounting Authorities Recognized by the Republic of Cyprus' 'Cyprus Maritime Award 2021'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released eight new or updated guidance documents: 'Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Installations' 'Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships' 'Guide for High Voltage Shore Connection' 'Guide for Building and Classing Yachts' 'Guide for Autonomous and Remote Control Functions' 'Guide for Building and Classing Liftboats' 'Rules for Building and Classing Bulk Carriers for Service on the Great Lakes' 'Guide for Mitigation of Infectious Disease Transmission on Board Marine and Offshore Assets'. DNV � has published a news alert entitled 'IMO update: Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 7)'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released two technical circulars: 'Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on Safety of Navigation beginning 1 August 2021 and ending on 30 September 2021' 'Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Tokyo and the Paris MoU on Stability (in general) beginning 1 September 2021 and ending on 30 November 2021'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD � has published an article entitledNew US Presidential Executive Order targets liner operators and alliances. Britannia P&I � has issued three news alerts: 'BSafe Incident Case Study 09: Fall of a Heavy Object' 'Britannia P&I Publishes First Sustainability Report' 'Australia: Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC)'. Japan P&I Club � has published a news alert entitled 'Taiwan-New Stipulations for Changhua Offshore Wind Farm'. North � has released six news alerts: 'AMSA to launch inspection campaign on safety of navigation' 'New pre-arrival reporting requirements in Taiwan for Changhua Wind Farm Channel'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued two news alerts: 'Safety Culture: Safety Management System' 'Madhavi Arya: We won, now what? Enforcement options in Singapore'. The Standard Club � has released four news alerts: 'Wellness and welfare tips' 'A guide to mental health at sea' 'Port State Control (PSC) Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CICs) for 2021' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - advice for when it feels life is spiralling out of control'. West P&I Club � has published two articles: 'COVID-19 Vaccination of Seafarers: IG P&I FAQs' 'Neptune - Bunker Quality Information Tutorial Video Now Available'. UK P&I Club � has released four news alerts: 'GDPR FAQ' 'General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance' 'UK Club and Mission to Seafarers webinar (Series 16): Crew health initiatives' 'Australia: COVID-19 Update'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News Tokyo and Paris MoU � have announced that they will be launching a joint concentrated inspection campaign on ship's stability, commencing on 01/09/2021. SIGTTO � has released its 2020 annual report. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has published an investigation report into an explosion and fire in the engine room of the multi-purpose carrier 'Kelly' on the River Elbe. The cause of the accident was found to be impurities in the thermal oil and several possible sources of ignition for the explosion were also identified. Recent IMO Circulars CLC.6/Circ.86 � 28/07/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.98 � 28/07/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. OPRC.1/Circ.83 � 23/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON OIL POLLUTION PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND CO-OPERATION, 1990. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.103 � 22/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.5 � 20/07/21 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI. View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.117 � 19/07/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.850/Rev.3 � 19/07/21 � GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING MINIMUM PROPULSION POWER TO MAINTAIN THE MANOEUVRABILITY OF SHIPS IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS. View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.884/Rev.1 � 16/07/21 � GUIDANCE FOR BEST PRACTICE FOR MEMBER STATE/COASTAL STATE. View Circular. FAL.2/Circ.132 � 16/07/21 � GUIDELINES ON CREATING A TOOL TO MEASURE DOMESTIC IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FAL CONVENTION. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 29 Friday 23rd July 2021
Friday 23rd July 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 29, 2021 � Friday 23rd July Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates � UK � has issued three updates: � MGN 475 (M) Amendment 1 MLC recruitment and placement � MGN 583 (F) Amendment 1 ILO Fishermen's work agreements � MIN 616 amendment 6: COVID-19: minimising risk to ships� crews and other maritime sector workers. � Australia � has published a marine notice entitled Focused inspection campaign�safety of navigation. � Liberia � has released two documents: � Advisory on General License 40 Authorizing Certain Transactions Involving the Exportation or Reexportation of Liquified Petroleum Gas to Venezuela � Dynamic Pre-Arrival Deficiency Information. � Bahamas � has released an update to the document on Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign 2021. � Singapore � has issued two documents: � New volumetric fee on liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo operations by Forward this email to a friend MPA-approved floating storage units / floating storage regassification units berthed at MPA-approved berth to support LNG bunkering and breakbulk activities in port � Revision to the number of persons onboard pleasure craft in the Port of Singapore. � Hong Kong � has published a new merchant shipping information note entitled Cargo liquefaction led to overturning accident. Recent Class Society Guidance � Indian Register of Shipping � has published two technical circulars: � Flag State Annual Safety Inspection for Vessels transiting through Panama with destination in the United States � Overhead Monorail Provision Crane Failure- reg. � Class NK � has issued a technical news article on the Publication of the '2021 Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance � FAQs about P&I Club cover relating to the vaccination of seafarers � IGP&I � The American Club � SKULD � Britannia P&I � The Shipowners' Club � The Swedish Club. � ABS � has released a member alert entitled Pre-employment medical examinations (PEME) and COVID-19: An Update. � GARD � has published an article entitled New US Presidential Executive Order targets liner operators and alliances. � Britannia P&I � has issued eight updates: � Collisions: The Rough Guide � Oil Pollution Claims: An Overview � Cargo Claims: What is Involved? � Stowaways Issues and Implications � Loss Prevention: An Overview � People Risks: An Introduction to Claims � Freight Demurrage and Defence: A Beginner's Guide � P&I Insurance: What Can You Claim?. � North � has released six updates: � Civil Unrest in South Africa Impacting Port Operations � VPS Bunker Alerts 2021 � Australia Imposes Fumigation Requirements to Beat the Khapra Beetle � COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak � Impact on Shipping *Update* � New Ballast Water Management Regulations Take Effect in Canada � 2020/21 Satisfaction Survey Results. � The Standard Club � has issued seven updates: � Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea - Help in a crisis � Navigation fines for entering restricted zones in Georgian waters � Biden's executive order prompts US federal agencies to cooperate on antitrust enforcement of the liner trade � Turkey - new environmental regulations � US 5th Circuit to Consider Test for Federal Courts to Exercise Jurisdiction Over Foreign Defendants in Maritime Cases � Canadian ballast water regulations � US CBP (Port of New Orleans) Notice (21-035): AGM Arriving Vessel Protocols / AGM Free Certificate Inspections. � West P&I Club � has published an article entitled Spain - Heightened Risk of Stowaways in Ceuta. � UK P&I Club � has released six updates: � Crew Changes � A Comprehensive Guide � Ask an Expert: BWM - Type Approval with Dr Li Gang from SGS � Ask an Expert: BWM - Compliance Monitoring with Dr Guillaume Drillet from SGS � Offshore Wind, the Renewable Energy Revolution, Slow Progress but Optimistic Outlook � US COGSA and The Harter Act: Where Do We Currently (and Contractually) Stand? � The Seventh Wonder of the Modern World: the Panama Canal. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News � MCA � has published a series of FAQs on ballast water management. � EMSA � has released a report on COVID-19 and its impact on shipping. Recent Accident Reports � UK � The MAIB has published an investigation report into the cargo tank explosion and fire on board the chemical tanker 'Stolt Groenland'. The accident took place in the port of Ulsan, Republic of Korea and was caused by a rupture in a styrene monomer tank. This rupture caused a fireball, which spread to the nearby chemical tanker 'Bow Dalian'. Both vessels were damaged and two crew members suffered minor injuries. Fifteen emergency responders were injured during the fire-fighting, which lasted for over 6 hours. The accident is believed to have been caused by improper stowage and monitoring of the cargo. � Canada � The TSB has published an investigation report into the striking of the anchored ship, 'Pan Acacia', by the bulk carrier 'Caravos Harmony'. The collision occurred as the ship was proceeding to anchor in Vancouver Harbour, British Columbia. Both ships sustained damage and a contributing factor was found to be a lack of information sharing between the pilot and the bridge crew. Recent IMO Circulars � LEG 108/1/1/Add.1 � 22/07/21 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. � TC 71/4(b) � 22/07/21 � RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND PARTNERSHIPS. View Circular. � MSC 104/15/24 � 22/07/21 � WORK PROGRAMME. View Circular. � CCC 7/1/1/Rev.1 � 22/07/21 � ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. View Circular. � STCW.2/Circ.103 � 22/07/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978. View Circular. � E&T 35/4 � 21/07/21 � FINALIZATION OF DRAFT EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS TO THE AMENDMENTS TO THE IMDG CODE (AMENDMENT 40-20). View Circular. � MSC 104/INF.2 � 21/07/21 � WORK PROGRAMME. View Circular. � MSC 104/15/6 � 20/07/21 � WORK PROGRAMME. View Circular. � MSC 104/15/3 � 20/07/21 � WORK PROGRAMME. View Circular. � MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.5 � 20/07/21 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO MARPOL ANNEX VI. View Circular. � MSC 104/5/1 � 20/07/21 � MEASURES TO IMPROVE DOMESTIC FERRY SAFETY. View Circular. � FAL 46/1 � 19/07/21 � PROVISIONAL AGENDA. View Circular. � TC 71/9 � 19/07/21 � IMO MEMBER STATE AUDIT SCHEME. View Circular. � FAL.1/Circ.117 � 19/07/21 � CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: � Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 � Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 � Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. � 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting � 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting � 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting � 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting � 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting � 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting � 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting � 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting � 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting � 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting � 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting � 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 28 Friday 16th July 2021
Friday 16th July 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 28, 2021 � Friday 16th July Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates USA � has published a new safety alert entitled 'Verify Your Wire Rope Terminations: Incorrect Terminations Can Lead to Catastrophic Failure'. Marshall Islands � has released four new or updated documents: a marine safety advisory entitled 'Overhead Monorail Provision Crane Failure' three marine notices: 'Fees for Official Yacht Documents and Services' 'MARPOL Annex V-Prevention of Garbage Pollution from Ships' 'Familiarization with Marshall Islands National Maritime Legislation'. Panama � has updated six circulars: 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers � MLC' 'Approval of the use of Viking Liferaft Type S30' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Control of the Issuance of Statutory Certificates� Report and Administrative Fee imposed by the Republic of Panama to the Recognized Organizations and Recognized Security Organizations duly authorized by the Panama Maritime Authority' 'Issuance of Tonnage Certificates' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers'. Bahamas � has released a new technical alert entitled 'Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign 2021'. Singapore � has issued two new port marine circulars: 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19' 'Enhancements to Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong � has published three new merchant shipping information notes: 'Updating of �Application for a Licence� form to include information of medical fitness certificate' 'Fatal accident of a stevedore working underneath a grapple' 'United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2021'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has updated eight guidance documents: 'Marine Vessel Rules' 'Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft' 'Rules for Building and Classing Facilities on Offshore Installations' 'Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways' 'Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Units' 'Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges' 'Rules for Building and Classing Light Warships, Patrol and High-Speed Naval Vessels' 'Generic Rules for Classification, Materials and Welding, and Surveys After Construction'. China Classification Society � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for Inspection of Hull Welds 2021'. Recent P&I Club Guidance FAQs about P&I Club cover relating to the vaccination of seafarers IGP&I The American Club SKULD Britannia P&I The Shipowners' Club The Swedish Club. GARD � has released a new circular entitled 'Amendments to Rules 2021 � Diversion expenses', and two new alerts: 'Update on port operations in Durban and Richards Bay, South Africa' 'Continued piracy activity in Singapore Strait'. Britannia P&I � has issued a news alert entitled 'Module 5: Emotional Wellness'. Japan P&I Club � has published two news alerts: 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID- Enhanced Quarantine Measures in Korea (No.10)' 'Partial Amendment of the Act on Maritime Traffic Safety'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'Civil Unrest in South Africa Impacting Port Operations'. The Standard Club � has published five news alerts: 'Canada's Ship Safety Bulletin 08/2021 on measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on passenger vessels and ferries' 'Sailors' Society Wellness at sea campaign - The value of seafarers' wellbeing over technical skills' 'A Sea of Distractions - texting while driving' 'MPA enhancements to crew change' 'Standard Club PEME scheme'. UK P&I � has released four new documents: 'QCR Summer 2021: Sanchez v. Smart Fabricators of Texas, L.L.C. (5th Cir. May 11, 2021) (en banc)' 'Group Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) 2021' 'MEPC 76 10th -17th June 2021: Summary of Outcome' 'UK P&I Club N.V. Solvency and Financial Condition Report 2021'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMB � has published their Global Piracy Report for Q2 2021. It finds that piracy and armed robbery incidents are at the lowest level since 1994, but warns that risks still remain to seafarers. IMO � has issued a press release entitled 'Cutting GHG emission from shipping - 10 years of mandatory rules'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has recently released an accident report into the grounding of the RoRo freight ferry 'Arrow' in the approach channel of Aberdeen Harbour. It was found that the bridge team were not prepared for pilotage in restricted visibility due to the heavy fog. The PEC holder conning and steering the ship over-corrected the ship's heading and none of the bridge team noticed the danger in time to prevent the ship from grounding. Malta � Transport Malta have recently released a safety investigation report into the grounding of the oil/chemical tanker 'Key Fighter' south of Rtlandet, Norway. It was found that the vessel had lost directional control due to a steering wheel fault (the spring that prevents activation of microswitches on the starboard side was defective). Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1578 � 14/07/21 � GUIDELINES ON SAFETY DURING ABANDON SHIP DRILLS USING LIFEBOATS View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.895 � 13/07/21 � UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS TO THE NOX TECHNICAL CODE 2008, AS AMENDED View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.892 � 13/07/21 � GUIDELINES FOR EXEMPTION OF UNMANNED NON-SELF-PROPELLED (UNSP) BARGES FROM CERTAIN SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE MARPOL CONVENTION View Circular. FAL.5/Circ.44 � 12/07/21 � IMO COMPENDIUM ON FACILITATION AND ELECTRONIC BUSINESS View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.894 � 12/07/21 � SHARING OF RESULTS FROM RESEARCH ON MARINE LITTER AND ENCOURAGING STUDIES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND MICROPLASTICS FROM SHIPS View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.893 � 12/07/21 � PROVISION OF ADEQUATE FACILITIES AT PORTS AND TERMINALS FOR THE RECEPTION OF PLASTIC WASTE FROM SHIPS View Circular. FAL.5/Circ.42/Rev.1 � 07/07/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SETTING UP A MARITIME SINGLE WINDOW View Circular. PPR.1/Circ.11 � 29/06/21 � HAZARD EVALUATION OF SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED BY SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1318/Rev.1 � 28/06/21 � REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS OF FIXED CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE�EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS View Circular. MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.1 � 25/06/21 � GUIDELINES ON MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1641 � 24/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR FISHING VESSELS OF 24 M IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1601/Rev.1 � 22/06/21 � ORIENTACIONES REVISADAS DEL SECTOR SOBRE LA LUCHA CONTRA LA PIRATER�A View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1639 � 23/06/21 � THE GUIDELINES ON CYBER SECURITY ONBOARD SHIPS View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.97 � 22/06/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 27 Friday 9th July 2021
Friday 9th July 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 27, 2021 � Friday 9th July Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has issued three new marine information notes: 'Ofcom requirement for protecting the general public from radio emissions: General information for vessels (ship station licence holders)' 'COVID-19: Guidance on the reporting of occupational diseases' 'Safety Climate Tool (SCT) for the Maritime Industry'. Norway � has published a new circular entitled 'Leaks in hydraulic hoses-, couplings and in hydraulic cylinders'. Marshall Islands � has released two new or updated documents: a marine notice entitled 'Inmarsat Services under the Point of Service Activation Concept' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Immersion Suits Found Unserviceable'. Singapore � has issued two new port marine circulars: 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore' 'New Harbour Craft Port Dues Concession for Floating Storage Units / Floating Storage Regassification Units Supporting LNG Bunkering and Breakbulk Activities in Port'. Recent Class Society Guidance DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'Rules for classification of ships - July 2021 edition'. Class NK � has released a technical news alert entitled 'Revision and update of Safety Management System onboard Panamanian flagged ships with multiple load lines'. Recent P&I Club Guidance GARD � has released a news alert entitled 'Pilot on the bridge'. Britannia P&I � has released three news alerts: 'Turkey: New Regulation on Environmental Inspection' 'Senegal: Latest Country to Ban Import of Plastic Waste' 'China: Updated Maritime Traffic Safety Law (MTSL)'. Japan P&I Club � has issued two news alerts: 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.105' 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Enhanced Quarantine Measures in Korea (No.9)'. North � has issued four news alerts: 'Ports in Haiti closed following assassination of President' 'Yemen: Port Situation *Update*' 'Check Declarations Before Loading Indonesian Iron Ore Fines' 'Caution Advised as Sierra Leone Iron Ore Fines Shipments on the Up'. The Shipowners' Club � has released two news alerts: 'Experts in Offshore Wind' 'Precautionary guidance when expecting storms'. The Standard Club � has published a news alert entitled 'Sailors' Society - Wellness at Sea'..The Swedish Club � has released a news alert entitled 'MSS Case July: Tide caught pilot by surprise'. West � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'HFO Condition Survey 2021' a news alert entitled 'Canada - North Atlantic Right Whale - Gulf of St Lawrence (Update 2021)'. UK P&I � has released three news alerts: 'UK Club Webinar (Green Shipping Series): United States and California Environmental and Compliance Trends Affecting Ship Owners' 'Press Release: UK P&I Club creates new regional roles to strengthen global claims handling' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has published the June 2021 issue of their Newsletter, as well as a news article entitled 'The SIRE/EBIS transition � six months on'. EMSA � has released the July 2021 issue of their Newsletter, as well as a document entitled 'STEERSAFE Study on Steering and Manoeuvrability'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has released an accident report into the grounding of the RoRo freight ferry 'Arrow' in the approach channel of Aberdeen Harbour. It was found that the bridge team were not prepared for pilotage in restricted visibility due to the heavy fog. The PEC holder conning and steering the ship over-corrected the ship's heading and none of the bridge team noticed the danger in time to prevent the ship from grounding. Malta � Transport Malta have released a safety investigation report into the grounding of the oil/chemical tanker 'Key Fighter' south of Rtlandet, Norway. It was found that the vessel had lost directional control due to a steering wheel fault (the spring that prevents activation of microswitches on the starboard side was defective). Recent IMO Circulars FAL.5/Circ.42/Rev.1 � 07/07/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SETTING UP A MARITIME SINGLE WINDOW View Circular. PPR.1/Circ.11 � 29/06/21 � HAZARD EVALUATION OF SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED BY SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1318/Rev.1 � 28/06/21 � REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS OF FIXED CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE�EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS View Circular. MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.1 � 25/06/21 � GUIDELINES ON MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1641 � 24/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR FISHING VESSELS OF 24 M IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1601/Rev.1 � 22/06/21 � ORIENTACIONES REVISADAS DEL SECTOR SOBRE LA LUCHA CONTRA LA PIRATER�A View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1639 � 23/06/21 � THE GUIDELINES ON CYBER SECURITY ONBOARD SHIPS View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.97 � 22/06/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1638 � 15/06/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE FOR THE USE OF MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS) View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.75 � 14/06/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.17 � 08/06/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1642 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR PLEASURE YACHTS OF 300 GROSS TONNAGE AND ABOVE NOT ENGAGED IN TRADE OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1640 � 03/06/21 � AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.2 � 03/06/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION AND THE LSA CODE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.482(103) AND MSC.485(103), RESPECTIVELY View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 26 Friday 2nd July 2021
Friday 2nd July 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 26, 2021 � Friday 2nd July Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Panama � has released a new circular entitled 'Marine Evacuation System (MES) Procedure' Singapore � has issued two new port marine circulars: 'Extension of MaritimeSG Together Package for Maritime Companies, Individuals and Seafarers' 'Changes to Pre-Arrival Notification and Notification of Arrival'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'A fatal accident involving working at height in adverse weather'. Cyprus � has published a new circular entitled 'Vaccines against the COVID-19 virus'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas � has published two new guidance documents: 'Rules on Materials and Welding for the Classification of Marine Units' 'Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships'. China Classification Society � has released three new guidance documents: 'CCS Rule Change Notice for Rules Classification of Mobile Offshore Units (RCN No.1, July, 2021)' 'Rule Change Notice for Rules for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (RCN No.1, 2021)' 'Guidelines For Implementation of Statutory Surveys (Ships Engaged on International Voyages) 2018'. DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'New MARPOL requirement on designated fuel oil sampling points'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released two new technical circulars: 'Panama MMN-14/2021 Reg. Flag State Annual Safety Inspection for Vessels transiting through Panama with destination in the United States' 'Malaysia MSN 04/2021 Reg. Extension of the validity of ships statutory certificates resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic'. Lloyd's Register � has published a news alert entitled 'New Lloyd�s Register requirements for NDE acceptance criteria, and inclusion of Advanced NDE Methods'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has published two new circulars: 'Board News' 'The American Club's Annual Report and Accounts for 2020'. GARD � has released two news alerts: 'Port state to focus on stability issues' 'Wellbeing and happiness � a sum of many things'. SKULD � has issued two news articles: 'The EVER GIVEN, claims and cover implications from a charterer�s perspective' 'Shipment of project and equipment cargoes'. Britannia P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'BSafe Incident Case Study 08: Chemical Burns'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'China: Revised Maritime Traffic Safety Law Takes Effect on 1 September 2021'. The Shipowners' Club � has released three new documents: 'New mobile app offers seafarers offline access to ISWAN�s 24-hour support and resources' 'Navigation Resources' 'Guidance on Ensuring the Weathertight Integrity of Hatch Covers'. The Standard Club � has published six new documents:.two articles: 'IMO 2020 and beyond: Guidelines for fuel oil sampling and designated sampling points' 'One rung at a time - Pilot ladder safety' four news alerts: 'ICS calls for Seafarer Vaccination Priority' 'US State Department confirms there is no deal with Iran on sanctions relief as of now' 'Environmental Compliance webinar Q&A' 'Sailors' Society's Wellness at Sea programme'. Steamship Mutual � has released a new circular entitled 'Information Films to Assist Seafarers'. UK P&I � has released five news alerts: 'Turkey: Introduction of New Regulation on Environmental Inspection' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide' 'A Roadmap for Ship Decarbonisation' 'Ask an Expert: Origins of BWM with Lisa Drake from SGS' 'China - The Newly Revised Maritime Traffic Safety Law'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO � has published a press release entitled 'Day of the Seafarer 2021 explores fair future'. Bureau Veritas � has released a white paper entitled 'Reducing Ship Emissions IMO EEXI & CII/SEEMP'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MSIU has released a safety investigation report into the fatal injury of a crew member while operating an angle grinder on board the bulk carrier 'Iolcos Unity'. The crew member had been investigating a hydraulic oil leak on one of the ballast valves. It was found that his overalls had become permeated with hydraulic oil as he crawled to access the leaking flange, and when he began using an angle grinder to cut the bolts, the sparks created by the grinder set his overalls on fire. Recent IMO Circulars PPR.1/Circ.11 � 29/06/21 � HAZARD EVALUATION OF SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED BY SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1318/Rev.1 � 28/06/21 � REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS OF FIXED CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE�EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS View Circular. MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.1 � 25/06/21 � GUIDELINES ON MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1641 � 24/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR FISHING VESSELS OF 24 M IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1601/Rev.1 � 22/06/21 � ORIENTACIONES REVISADAS DEL SECTOR SOBRE LA LUCHA CONTRA LA PIRATER�A View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1639 � 23/06/21 � THE GUIDELINES ON CYBER SECURITY ONBOARD SHIPS View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.97 � 22/06/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1638 � 15/06/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE FOR THE USE OF MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS) View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.75 � 14/06/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.17 � 08/06/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1642 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR PLEASURE YACHTS OF 300 GROSS TONNAGE AND ABOVE NOT ENGAGED IN TRADE OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1640 � 03/06/21 � AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.2 � 03/06/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION AND THE LSA CODE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.482(103) AND MSC.485(103), RESPECTIVELY View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.37/Rev.1 � 03/06/21 � GUIDANCE ON MINIMUM COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF MARITIME RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRES (MRCCs) View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to the IMSBC Code � effective from 01/07/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting 6-10 September � Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) � Remote Meeting 15-22 September � Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 20-24 September � Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � Remote Meeting 4-8 October � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � Remote Meeting 18-22 October � The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 25-29 October � Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) � Remote Meeting 1-5 November � IOPC Funds � Remote Meeting 8-12 November � IMO Council Extraordinary Session � Remote Meeting 22-26 November � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � Remote Meeting 6-15 December � IMO Assembly � Remote Meeting 16 December � IMO Council � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 25 Friday 25th June 2021
Friday 25th June 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 25, 2021 � Friday 25th June Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend IMO MEPC 76 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of the events at MEPC 76, which ran virtually from 10-17 June 2021. A key topic for this MEPC session was consideration of the regulations to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. Also discussed were: the carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) in Arctic waters; the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention); and unmanned non-self-propelled (UNSP) barges. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released a marine information note entitled 'Guidance on the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on fishers� wellbeing'. Panama � has published a new marine notice entitled 'Traffic Separation Schemes and Associated Routeing Measures (Off the Coast of Norway, Slupska Bank & off Ushant)' and three updated circulars: 'Chief Cook Dispensation Letter � Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC 2006)' 'Security Measures sailing in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG)' 'Crew Dispensations due to Article VIII of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended'. Bahamas � has released a new technical alert entitled 'Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) for Pilot Transfer Arrangements'. Isle of Man � has updated two shipping notices: 'IoM Regulations Implementing the STCW Manila Amendments' 'Isle of Man Endorsement Application Process'. Singapore � has issued a new port marine circular entitled 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2021'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Guide for Building and Classing Self-Elevating Units Intended to Operate as Offshore Installations'. Bureau Veritas � has published a news alert entitled 'Report of MEPC 76 Meeting � 10 to 17 June 2021'. DNV � has issued a news alert entitled 'Clarification on the use of service providers of LSA equipment'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released two new technical circulars: 'IMO Resolution MSC. 481(102) on Revised Recommendation on the use and fitting of Retro-Reflective materials on Life-Saving Appliances' 'Sri Lanka MSN 02/2021 Reg. Extraordinary measures relating to seafarer�s certification resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic'. Lloyd's Register � has published a news alert entitled 'Amendments of MARPOL Annex VI � EEXI and Operational Carbon Intensity Reduction'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Britannia P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Britannia Loss Prevention Webinar: The 2020 Global Sulphur Cap � Impact and Future Developments'. North � has issued three news alerts: 'Reminder on Senegal Ban on Plastic Waste Imports' 'COVID-19 Crew Vaccination Survey Launched' 'Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Ship Stability Announced'. The Standard Club � has published four new documents:.an article entitled 'Sustainability - our journey' three news alerts: 'California issues extreme heat proclamation which may impact vessels calling at California Ports' 'US Issues General Licenses to Authorize Certain COVID-Related Transactions with Iran, Syria, or Venezuela' 'COVID-19 � ICS collecting data on Seafarer vaccination'. WEST � has issued four news alerts: 'Piracy in the Amazon: Fixing the River Rat problem' 'Ghana - PSC Fines for Alleged MARPOL Transgression' 'Cyber Security: Bank Transfer Fraud' 'China: MSA Issues Safety Guidelines to Prevent Collisions with Fishing Vessels'. UK P&I � has released two news alerts: 'Day of the Seafarer 2021' 'UK Club Live Webinar (Series 15): Navigating in River (Dire) Straits - Collisions and Groundings'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'MLC support for abandoned seafarers � theory and practice'. ICS � has issued a press release entitled 'Shipping community puts pressure on governments to end crew change woes'. Recent Accident Reports Japan � The JTSB has released a marine accident investigation report into the death of a crew member while performing a hatch cover closing duty on board the cargo vessel 'First AI' at Kita Wharf, Kyoto. The crew member's head had become trapped in the hatch cover panel during the operation. The hinge plate of the hatch cover had previously been temporarily repaired, and it seems that this repair failed, causing the arm pin to fall off and the hatch cover panel to drop. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1601/Rev.1 � 22/06/21 � ORIENTACIONES REVISADAS DEL SECTOR SOBRE LA LUCHA CONTRA LA PIRATER�A View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1639 � 23/06/21 � THE GUIDELINES ON CYBER SECURITY ONBOARD SHIPS View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.97 � 22/06/21 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972, AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1638 � 15/06/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE FOR THE USE OF MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS) View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.75 � 14/06/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.17 � 08/06/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1641 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR FISHING VESSELS OF 24 M IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1642 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR PLEASURE YACHTS OF 300 GROSS TONNAGE AND ABOVE NOT ENGAGED IN TRADE OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1640 � 03/06/21 � AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.2 � 03/06/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION AND THE LSA CODE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.482(103) AND MSC.485(103), RESPECTIVELY View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.37/Rev.1 � 03/06/21 � GUIDANCE ON MINIMUM COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF MARITIME RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRES (MRCCs) View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.50/Rev.4 � 03/06/21 � DISTRESS PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS FOR RCCs FROM SHORE-TO-SHIP VIA GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS View Circular. MSC.4/Circ.265 � 27/05/21 � REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.35 � 27/05/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 24 Friday 18th June 2021
Friday 18th June 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 24, 2021 � Friday 18th June Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released three new or amended documents: a marine information note entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Food and Catering: COVID-19: Acceptance of online delivered Food Hygiene or Food Safety in Catering courses for Ship�s Cooks and Others Processing Food in the Galley' two marine guidance notes: 'Life-Saving Appliances - Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) - Servicing and Deployments' 'The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Work at Height) Regulations 2010'. Norway � has published a new circular entitled 'Alternative to one-piece flotation suits for vessels carrying 12 passengers or less from a mother ship'. Liberia � has released a new marine operation note entitled 'Australian Ports � Measures to mitigate Port State control actions and detentions'. Marshall Islands � has updated three documents: a marine guideline entitled 'Safety of Navigation'. two marine notices: 'International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and Medical Oxygen Cylinder Requirements' 'Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels'. Panama � has published a new marine notice entitled 'Flag Annual Safety Inspection for Vessels Transitting Through Panama with Destination in the United States' and four new or updated circulars: 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC) � Certification Process' 'Adoption and Regulation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, amended (MLC 2006, amended)' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers � MLC'. Bahamas � has updated two technical alerts: 'BMA Inspector ID Cards' 'COVID-19'. Singapore � has issued two new port marine circulars: 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving from Countries with Sustained Increase in COVID-19 Cases' 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Man overboard accident while working overside'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas � has published three new guidance documents: 'Rules for the certification of lifting appliances onboard ships and offshore units' 'Risk-based inspection for the hull structure of floating offshore units' 'Guidelines for Remote Survey'. Class NK � has published a technical news alert entitled 'Improvement measures to reduce the damage generated by fire accident on large size Vehicle Carriers-Effective use of fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Paperless Electronic Trading Systems - Update to essDOCS Terms and Conditions GARD SKULD Japan P&I Club The London P&I Club The Shipowners' Club Steamship Mutual The Swedish Club WEST UK P&I GARD � has released two news alerts: 'Bauxite liquefaction risk in Guyana' 'Failure or accidental release of the lifeboat hooks can be fatal'. Japan P&I Club � has released a circular entitled 'Report on the 606th Meeting of the Board of Directors'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'Nigeria Announces New Maritime Security Initiative - The Deep Blue Project'. The Standard Club � has published seven new documents:.an article entitled 'Rock Advertising or Charles Lim Teng Siang � to NOM or not to NOM - Singapore Court of Appeals takes a different view of non-oral modification clauses from the UK Supreme Court'. six news alerts: 'Ghana - Focus on Safety and Maritime Pollution Prevention' 'Drug smuggling on bulk carriers out of Brazil on the rise' 'Colombian National Strike' 'Los Angeles and Long Beach vaccination for vessels' 'Offing Echoes magazine - Standard Club's maritime professionals share 'Sea Tales' from their time at sea ' 'ICS Guidance for Ship Operators and Roadmap for vaccination of seafarers'. The Swedish Club � has released a member alert entitled 'MSS Case June: Swept away by large wave'. WEST � has issued two news alerts: 'Risk Intelligence Reports' 'Briefcases - Waypoints article'. UK P&I � has released four new documents: 'Biofuel: Benefits and Barriers webinar - Q&A' 'Lessons Leant: Universal Fall in Cargo Hold' 'Maritime Team Dynamics: Lessons from the Flight Deck' 'Crew Changes - A Comprehensive Guide'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MCA � is seeking responses on two new consultations: a consultation on 'a new Statutory Instrument (SI), the Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2021' a consultation on 'the proposed draft merchant shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) (amendment) regulations 2021'. ICS � has issued a press release entitled 'New Helicopter Operations Guide from ICS helps crews prepare for the unexpected'. Paris MoU � has announced the release of the 2020 Performance Lists. EMSA � has published a report entitled 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping Report'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MASIU has recently released a safety investigation report on the serious injury of a crew member on board the container ship 'Alula' in the Qingdao anchorage area. The crew member had been operating a lathe machine when his T-shirt and gloves were caught in the rotating chuck of the machine. It was found likely that the crew member had tied the upper part of his overalls around his waist, and that the hazards of the specific task he was carrying out had not been fully assessed. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1638 � 15/06/21 � OUTCOME OF THE REGULATORY SCOPING EXERCISE FOR THE USE OF MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS (MASS) View Circular. PMP.7/Circ.75 � 14/06/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO View Circular. HKSRC.1/Circ.17 � 08/06/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1641 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR FISHING VESSELS OF 24 M IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1642 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR PLEASURE YACHTS OF 300 GROSS TONNAGE AND ABOVE NOT ENGAGED IN TRADE OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1640 � 03/06/21 � AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.2 � 03/06/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION AND THE LSA CODE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.482(103) AND MSC.485(103), RESPECTIVELY View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.37/Rev.1 � 03/06/21 � GUIDANCE ON MINIMUM COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF MARITIME RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRES (MRCCs) View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.50/Rev.4 � 03/06/21 � DISTRESS PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS FOR RCCs FROM SHORE-TO-SHIP VIA GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS View Circular. MSC.4/Circ.265 � 27/05/21 � REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.35 � 27/05/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.76 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971 View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.85 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969 View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.53 � 25/05/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 23 Friday 11th June 2021
Friday 11th June 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 23, 2021 � Friday 11th June Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released a new marine guidance note entitled 'The United Kingdom List of approved Ship Recycling Facilities'. Marshall Islands � has updated a marine notice entitled 'List of Office and Service Locations'. Panama � has published three new or updated circulars: 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Australian Port Pre-arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Authorized Recognized Organizations'. Singapore � has issued a new port marine circular entitled 'Flying of Unmanned Aircraft Over Singapore Port Waters'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has published a new guidance document entitled 'Guidance Notes on Composite Repairs of Steel Structures and Piping'. DNV � has released two news alerts: 'PSC back to normal � update on Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CICs)' 'Recommendations on ISM and cyber security - support for DOC holders'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published two new technical circulars: 'Panama MMC-393 Reg. Australian Port - Pre-Arrival Check list for Panama flagged vessels' 'Cyprus Circular No. 21/2021 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued a new circular entitled 'Loss Prevention: Barge Fleeting Area Issues & Best Practices'. GARD � has released three news alerts: 'Mind the oil transfer procedures in Ghana' 'It is time to inspect for Asian Gypsy Moth' 'Soybean claims again on the rise'. SKULD � has published an article entitled 'Bunker sampling guidelines for Port State Control'. Japan P&I Club � has released a new article entitled 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters No.104'. North � has issued five news alerts: 'VPS Bunker Alerts 2021' 'Oil Transfer and Bunkering Procedures in Ghana' 'South America � Soya Bean Harvest' 'Ballast Water Sampling, Ukraine *Update*' 'Subsea Damage Risks When Anchoring Near Hong Kong'. The Standard Club � has published eight new documents: five news alerts: 'COVID-19 � ISWAN launches COVISHIELD vaccination drive for seafarers in India' 'Update - discharge of scrubber wash-water in Brazil' 'Handling of COVID-19 positive crew cases at Chinese ports' 'Clarity on Owner�s right to collect bill of lading freight' 'United States issues new Executive Order targeting certain Chinese companies' three articles: 'Addressing the crew change crisis - COVID-19 and seafarer human rights' 'Letters of Indemnity (LOIs) and delivery of cargo without presentation of original bills of lading' 'Clause paramount'. The Swedish Club � has released a member alert entitled 'Cargo in focus: Soya beans'. WEST � has issued a news alert entitled 'COVID-19: List of Epidemic Prevention and Control Measures at Chinese Ports (Update)'. UK P&I � has released four new documents: 'ICS publishes Roadmap for Vaccination of International Seafarers' 'Chinese SPC�s latest retrial ruling expands exposures to Owners and P&I Clubs in soybean damage cases' 'Ghana: An Important Notice on Oil Transfer Procedures' 'Crew Health Advice: Panic Disorders'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MAIB � has published their annual report: '2020 Marine Accident Recommendations and Statistics'. EMSA � has issued the June 2021 issue of their Newsletter. USCG � has announced the release of the '2020 Flag State Control Domestic Annual Report'. OCIMF � has released the May 2021 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MASIU has released a safety investigation report on the serious injury of a crew member on board the container ship 'Alula' in the Qingdao anchorage area. The crew member had been operating a lathe machine when his T-shirt and gloves were caught in the rotating chuck of the machine. It was found likely that the crew member had tied the upper part of his overalls around his waist, and that the hazards of the specific task he was carrying out had not been fully assessed. Recent IMO Circulars HKSRC.1/Circ.17 � 08/06/21 � HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1641 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR FISHING VESSELS OF 24 M IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1642 � 07/06/21 � GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MEASURES FOR PLEASURE YACHTS OF 300 GROSS TONNAGE AND ABOVE NOT ENGAGED IN TRADE OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1640 � 03/06/21 � AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.2 � 03/06/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION AND THE LSA CODE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.482(103) AND MSC.485(103), RESPECTIVELY View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.37/Rev.1 � 03/06/21 � GUIDANCE ON MINIMUM COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF MARITIME RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRES (MRCCs) View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.50/Rev.4 � 03/06/21 � DISTRESS PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS FOR RCCs FROM SHORE-TO-SHIP VIA GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS View Circular. MSC.4/Circ.265 � 27/05/21 � REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.35 � 27/05/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.76 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971 View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.85 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969 View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.53 � 25/05/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.23 � 24/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.74 � 20/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 22 Friday 4th June 2021
Friday 4th June 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 22, 2021 � Friday 4th June Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two amended documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Marine Equipment - Procedure for becoming a UK Approved Body following the UK's exit from the EU' a marine information note entitled 'COVID-19 Extension of Seafarer Employment Agreements'. Australia � has updated a marine order entitled 'Living and working conditions on vessels'. Liberia � has published a new marine advisory note entitled 'Internal Audit Services facilitated by Liberian Registry'. Marshall Islands � has released a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Enclosed Space Entry Incidents Involving Shore Personnel'. Panama � has published three new or updated circulars: 'Restrictions for the recognition of technical documentation of seafarers by other Maritime Administrations' 'Australian Port Pre-arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels' 'U.S. Pre-Ports Arrival Checklist for Panama Flagged Vessels'. Singapore � has issued a new port marine circular entitled 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19'. Hong Kong � has published two new merchant shipping information notes: 'Fatal fall from cargo hold tween deck opening' 'Fatal accident of an able seafarer deck falling onto the bottom of a cargo hold'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid-19'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas � has released a news alert entitled 'Report of ISWG GHG 8 - 24 to 28 May 2021' and three new guidance documents: 'Rules for the classification and the certification of yachts' 'Hull structure and arrangement for the classification of cargo ships less than 65 m and non-cargo ships less than 90 m' 'Hull in aluminium alloys, design principles, construction and survey'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published a new technical circular entitled 'Panama MMN-13/2021 Reg. Flag Annual Safety Inspection for vessels with Priority 1 in Paris MOU Inspection and Selection Scheme that arrive at any port in Italy'. Class NK � has issued a news alert entitled 'Scuffing and excessive wear of cylinder liners as well as the wear, sticking or breakage of piston rings, and deposit formation in the piston crown and ring areas of two-stroke main engines using VLSFO'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a new circular entitled 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) and COVID-19: An Update' a member alert entitled 'People's Republic of China: COVID-19 Epidemic Prevention Measures Update'. GARD � has released two news alerts: 'Do not depart port without knowing the final cargo weight distribution' 'Fumigant gasses leaking from cargo holds can have fatal consequences'. SKULD � has published an article entitled 'Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration awards in Mainland China'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued two news alerts: 'Safety Culture: Empowered Communication infographic' 'Safety Culture: Effective Communication'. The Standard Club � has published two news alerts: 'New round of Brazilian soya bean damage claims in China' 'The Sea newspaper - Q2 2021'. WEST � has issued a circular entitled 'Annual General Meeting' and a news alert entitled 'Electronic bills of lading: A good idea on paper?'. UK P&I � has released three new documents: two news alerts: 'Latest measures at Chinese ports due to COVID-19' 'Texas Ports and Courts update - May 2021' a press release entitled 'UK P&I Club releases �Ask an Expert� video on the dangers of crane wire failures'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News OCIMF � has released the May 2021 issue of their Newsletter. ICS � has published the June 2021 issue of their newsletter, 'ICS Leadership Insights'. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has released an accident report on the investigation into the grounding of the general cargo vessel 'Kaami' on the shoal of Sgeir Graidach in the Little Minch on the west coast of Scotland. A large number of issues were identified as having contributed to the accident, including that the voyage planning was undertaken using inappropriately scaled ENCs, the 'Kaami's ECDIS was not set up correctly, and communication within the bridge team was lacking. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.8/Circ.2 � 03/06/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION AND THE LSA CODE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.482(103) AND MSC.485(103), RESPECTIVELY View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.37/Rev.1 � 03/06/21 � GUIDANCE ON MINIMUM COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF MARITIME RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRES (MRCCs) View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.50/Rev.4 � 03/06/21 � DISTRESS PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS FOR RCCs FROM SHORE-TO-SHIP VIA GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS View Circular. MSC.4/Circ.265 � 27/05/21 � REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.35 � 27/05/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.76 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971 View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.85 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969 View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.53 � 25/05/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.23 � 24/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.74 � 20/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.1 � 19/05/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS REGULATION II-1/12 ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MSC.474(102) View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. Preferences | Unsubscribe
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 21 Friday 28th May 2021
Friday 28th May 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 21, 2021 � Friday 28th May Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two amended documents: a marine guidance note entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 and ILO Work in Fishing Convention 2007; Access to shore-based welfare facilities' a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Ships� Medical Stores: Application of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) Regulations 1995 (SI 1995/1802) and the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Medical Stores) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (SI 1996/2821)'. USA � has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'COVID-19: Spotlight on the Mental Health of Mariners'. Marshall Islands � has released two new or updated documents: a marine guideline entitled 'Stowaways: Prevention of Unauthorized Access and Case Resolution' a marine safety advisory entitled 'Coronavirus Disease Updates'. Panama � has released five new or updated documents: two marine notices: 'Flag Annual Safety Inspection for Vessels with Priority 1 In Paris MoU Inspection and Selection Scheme that Arrive at any Port in Italy' '(SAR) Joint Rescue Sub-Centre (JRSC) Contact Points and References' three circulars: 'Recognition of Company Security Officers (CSO)' 'International Code of the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,2006) � Contact Points'. Hong Kong � has published a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Man overboard accident during recovery of accommodation ladder'. Malta � has released a new merchant shipping notice entitled 'Adoption of the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC)'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued a news alert entitled 'ABS Brief MSC 103' and three guidance documents: 'Guidance Notes on the Application of Fiber Rope for Offshore Mooring' 'Guide for Building and Classing Floating Offshore Liquefied Gas Terminals' 'Guide for Building and Classing Wind Farm Support Vessels'. Bureau Veritas � has released a new guidance document entitled 'Rules for the Classification of Inland Navigation Vessels', and a news alert entitled 'Report of MSC 73 - 5 to 14 May 2021'. China Classification Society � has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for Shipboard Vibration Control 2021'. DNV � has published a news alert entitled 'UK MRV � The third CO2 reporting scheme'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released a new technical circular entitled 'DGS, Order No. 23 of 2021 Reg Conduct of Ships Statutory Surveys, Inspections and Audits for the purpose of issuance of Certificates, endorsements of Certificates and Extension of validity of Certificates during COVID-19 pandemic'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new member alerts: 'Colombian Port of Buenaventura Affected by Social Unrest' 'People's Republic of China (PRC): Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution Arising from the Import of Recycled Iron and Steel Materials'. GARD � has released a new circular entitled 'Notice of Annual General Meeting', and an alert entitled '�It�s not polite to point� � U.S. bans the use of laser pointers at sea'. SKULD � has published an article entitled 'Skuld�s IMO 2020 sulphur cap experience'. Britannia P&I Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'Britannia Loss Prevention Webinar: The 2020 Global Sulphur Cap � Impact and Future Developments'. North � has released a circular entitled 'North's Annual Review and Release Calls', and has updated a news alert entitled 'Speed Limits and ECAs in South Korea *Update*'. The Standard Club � has published six news alerts: 'Nautical Institute � Bridge Watchkeeping' 'Mission to Seafarers � Seafarers Happiness Index' 'Standard Club sponsors IMarEST 1st Global Conference for Seafarer Mental Health and Wellbeing' 'COVID-19 � Update on quarantine measures at Chinese ports' 'Neptune Declaration, Best practices for Charterers' 'Singapore MPA and PSA announce tightening of restrictions'. WEST � has issued two news alerts: 'Asian Gypsy Moth 2021 (Annual Update)' 'Why buy Defence cover?'. UK P&I � has released a new circular entitled 'Review of Open Policy Years' and four news alerts: 'Petroleum coke bulk cargo: tank washing, cleaning products, and discharge implications' 'Port State Control fines on vessels at Ghanaian ports' 'UK Club: Financial strength maintained despite exceptional circumstances' 'Financial Highlights 2021'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News MCA � has opened a consultation on proposals to amend legislation on entry into enclosed spaces, including extension to fishing vessels, and is seeking responses. OCIMF � has published a new information paper entitled 'Guidelines for the Handling, Storage, Use, Maintenance and Testing of STS Hoses'. USCG � has posted an article entitled 'Marine Transportation System (MTS) Cyber Spotlight'. Recent Accident Reports Canada � The TSB has released a marine transportation safety investigation report into the grounding of the passenger vessel 'Akademik Ioffe' north-northwest of Kugaaruk, Nunavut. It was found that the Master was relying on a chart which contained outdated and partial bathymetric data, and also that the under-keel low water depth aural and visual alarms for both echo sounders were turned off, so the bridge crew did not notice the under-keel water depth decreasing. Recent IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ.797/Rev.35 � 27/05/21 � TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.76 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971 View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.85 � 26/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969 View Circular. NWRC.1/Circ.53 � 25/05/21 � NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE REMOVAL OF WRECKS, 2007 View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.23 � 24/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978 View Circular. BWM.2/Circ.74 � 20/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004 View Circular. FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.1 � 19/05/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS REGULATION II-1/12 ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MSC.474(102) View Circular. COLREG.1/Circ.163 � 12/05/21 � CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, 1972 View Circular. LL.1/ Circ.158 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966 View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.60 � 12/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976 View Circular. PMP.5/Circ.88 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX V View Circular. SLS.12/Circ.156 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. PSI.1/Circ.61 � 12/05/21 � PROTOCOL RELATING TO INTERVENTION ON THE HIGH SEAS IN CASES OF POLLUTION BY SUBSTANCES OTHER THAN OIL, 1973 View Circular. PMP.6/Circ.79 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX III View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.891 � 12/05/21 � SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2014 TO 2019 View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 20 Friday 21st May 2021
Friday 21st May 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 20, 2021 � Friday 21st May Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend IMO MSC 103 Witherbys has produced a guidance article providing an overview of the events at MSC 103, which ran virtually from 5-14 May 2021. The primary items on the agenda for MSC 103 were the adoption of draft amendments to mandatory instruments, the matter of cyber security and other issues including piracy and armed robbery against ships. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two new maritime information notes: 'Deck Oral Exam Syllabus � To Be Applied From 01 November 2021' 'Engineering and Electro-technical Officer Oral Exam Syllabus � To Be Applied From 01 November 2021'. Liberia � has issued a new marine advisory note entitled 'Reporting Requirements under International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) and Carriage of Additional Medical Oxygen as a Result of COVID-19'. Marshall Islands � has updated a marine guideline entitled 'Maritime Cyber Risk Management'. Panama � has released six new or updated marine circulars: 'Regulation that rule the Maritime Training Centers with head offices in the Republic of Panama or abroad, offices and/or branches, to whom the Panama Maritime Authority delegates the training of seafarers' 'Multiple Load Line Certificate Operational Procedure' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers' 'Application of Annex 14 of the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code)' 'Foreign Passenger Vessel Examination Covid-19 Guidance (Cruise Ship Exam Policy for USA)' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as Amended (MLC) - Standard A4.3.5 � Report of Occupational Accidents, Injuries and Diseases'. Singapore � has published a new shipping circular entitled 'Reporting of Incidents Involving Singapore-Registered Ships', and three new port marine circulars: 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving from Countries with Sustained Increase in COVID-19 Cases' 'Requirements for Vessels Arriving in the Port of Singapore During COVID-19' 'Revision to the Number of Persons Onboard Pleasure Craft in the Port of Singapore'. Bermuda � has released a new guidance note entitled 'Port State Control Inspections'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Guidance Notes on Ship Vibration'. Bureau Veritas � has released a news alert entitled 'USCG - Foreign Passenger Vessel Examination COVID-19 Guidance'. DNV � has published a news alert entitled 'IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 103)'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released three new technical circulars: 'DGS Order No. 21 of 2021 Reg Extension of the validity of ship sanitation certificate for all Indian registered vessels operating on the coast of India in view of COVID-19 outbreak' 'DGS, Order No. 20 of 2021 Reg Extension of the validity of Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of COVID-19 outbreak' 'DGS Order No. 19 of 2021 Reg Extension of the validity of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) in view of COVID-19 outbreak'. Class NK � has issued two technical news alerts: 'Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels' 'Amendment to the ClassNK Rules and Guidance related to computer based systems'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Condition Survey Requirement for Tankers Carrying Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) as Cargo' a member alert entitled 'COVID-19 Vaccinations: Updates from ICS and NAMMA'. GARD � has released two new documents: a circular entitled 'Status report as at 20 February 2021' a member alert entitled 'A delayed response to a fire can be fatal for the fire team'. Britannia P&I Club � has published seven news alerts: 'Venezuela: Low Sulphur Regulations' 'Brazil: Increase in Drug Smuggling' 'PSA Singapore Terminals Enhanced COVID Safety Measures' 'ANVISA Updates Guidelines for Ports And Vessels in Brazil' 'Module 4: Social Wellness' 'Britannia Loss Prevention Webinar: Heavy Weather � Preventing Cargo Damage and Loss' 'US Law to Prohibit Use of Laser Pointers'. North � has issued three news alerts: 'First Steps in Seafarer COVID-19 Vaccinations' 'No Scrubs: Countries and Ports where Restrictions on EGCS Discharges Apply' 'Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Impact on Ports'. The Shipowners' Club � has released two news alerts: 'Solvency & Financial Condition Report (SFCR) 2020' 'Navigation Booklet Series'. The Standard Club � has published three news alerts: 'Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) season 2021' 'Israel port operations' 'The Standard Club PEME scheme'. Steamship Mutual � has released a circular entitled 'Revision of Hull War Breach Areas'. WEST � has issued a circular entitled 'Class 1 and Class 2 Policy Year Balances and Financial Position 20 February 2021', and three news alerts: 'Should I arrange COVID-19 vaccinations for my crew?' 'West of England Bunker Fuel Quality Advisory Service - Upgraded' 'New REACT! Loss Prevention Posters Published on Mental Health'. UK P&I � has released three news alerts: 'Ask an Expert: Crane Wire Failure with Kim Chua' 'Preventing collisions between merchant and fishing ships - safety guidelines' 'An update on the importation of solid waste into China'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG � has released two announcements: 'Guidance on Pilot Ladders, Embarkation Ladders, and Pilot Transfer Arrangements' '2020 Port State Control Annual Report'. EMSA � has published a document entitled 'COVID-19 Impact on Shipping'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released three new safety investigation reports: A report into the death of a crew member on board the bulk carrier 'Seafarer', following a fall into the access trunk between the cargo holds. It was considered likely that the crew member had missed a step or lost his grip while climbing down the vertical ladder in the access trunk and it was noted that the fixed lighting system in the access trunk was not working at the time. A report into the outbreak of fire inside the lifeboat of the oil and chemical tanker 'Med Tuncer' while moored at the port of Antwerp, Belgium. The likely cause was found to be a very high short circuit current within the lifeboat's batteries, possibly as a result of the battery cables having been reconnected in the wrong configuration. A report into the serious injury of a crew member on board the container ship 'APL California', during departure manoeuvres in at the port of Ningbo, China. Two tugs had been engaged to assist with departure and, as the forward tug cast off, the crew member noticed that the ship's messenger line was still attached to the pick�up gear. In his effort to disconnect the messenger line, his leg was caught between the pick-up gear and the mooring bitts. It was found that the shadows cast in the area may have meant that the crew member was unaware that he was standing in a dangerous position. Recent IMO Circulars FAL.1/Circ.100/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.409/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MSC.1/Circ.1101/Rev.2 � 19/05/21 � SHIP/PORT INTERFACE View Circular. MSC.8/Circ.1 � 19/05/21 � VOLUNTARY EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS REGULATION II-1/12 ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION MSC.474(102) View Circular. COLREG.1/Circ.163 � 12/05/21 � CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, 1972 View Circular. LL.1/ Circ.158 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966 View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.60 � 12/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976 View Circular. PMP.5/Circ.88 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX V View Circular. SLS.12/Circ.156 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. PSI.1/Circ.61 � 12/05/21 � PROTOCOL RELATING TO INTERVENTION ON THE HIGH SEAS IN CASES OF POLLUTION BY SUBSTANCES OTHER THAN OIL, 1973 View Circular. PMP.6/Circ.79 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX III View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.891 � 12/05/21 � SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2014 TO 2019 View Circular. PSLS.1/Circ.111 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.87 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. SALVAGE.1/Circ.67 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON SALVAGE, 1989 View Circular. STCW.1/Circ.155 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, 1978 View Circular. STCW-F.1/Circ.27 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995 View Circular. TM.2/Circ.155 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON TONNAGE MEASUREMENT OF SHIPS, 1969 View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.75 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971 View Circular. CSI.1/Circ.98 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION RELATING TO INTERVENTION ON THE HIGH SEAS IN CASES OF OIL POLLUTION CASUALTIES, 1969 View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 19 Friday 14th May 2021
Friday 14th May 2021
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Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 19, 2021 � Friday 14th May Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Australia � has updated a marine order entitled 'Living and working conditions on vessels'. USA � has released a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Towing Vessel International Certificates Requirements and Certificate of Inspection Routes'. Marshall Islands � has issued two new or updated marine guidelines: 'Hydrographic Information: Cooperation with Hydrographic Services' 'Guidance on the Application of MARPOL, ANNEX II to Offshore Support Vessels'. Panama � has released a new marine notice entitled 'Navigational Notice for Fishing Areas at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Coastal Water' and updated three circulars: 'Recognized Organizations authorized for the issuance of the Polar Ship Certificate under the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 and the International Convention for the Prevention of Maritime Pollution' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Authorized Recognized Organizations' 'Security Levels and Declaration of Security (DoS)'. Singapore � has published a new port marine circular entitled 'Notice of Wreck'. Hong Kong � has released a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Fatal accident took place during the lowering down of collapsible stanchions'. Recent Class Society Guidance Indian Register of Shipping � has released three new technical circulars: 'Liberia - Acceptance and Registration of Iridium GMDSS Terminals on Liberian Flagged Vessels' 'Belize Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-21-001 Reg change of status of vessel from operational to dry-docking repairs or lay-up' 'DGS Order No. 16 of 2021 Reg Extension of Certificates of Competency/ Certificate of Proficiency of Seafarers in view of COVID-19 pandemic'. Class NK � has issued a technical news alert entitled 'Oxygen Cylinders onboard Panamanian Flagged Ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has issued a new circular entitled 'American Club E-learning Platform Update'. GARD � has released two new member alerts: 'Take your own bunker samples - they are a vital piece of evidence' 'Preventing COVID-19 onboard'. SKULD � has released a news alert entitled 'Stowaways and COVID-19'. Britannia P&I Club � has published two news alerts: 'Peru to Adopt Hamburg Rules' 'National Strike in Colombia and its Implications for the Shipping Industry'. North � has issued a circular entitled 'Class 3 War Risks - Additional Premium Areas'. The Shipowners' Club � has released a news alert entitled 'Importance of proper passage planning'. The Standard Club � has published six news alerts: 'More on Vaccinations of Foreign Seafarers in the US' 'COVID-19 � The United Nations (UN) launches the Human Rights Due Diligence Tool for seafarers' 'COVID-19 � Singapore MPA amends crew change requirements for cargo ships. Singapore Crew Change Guidebook updated' 'COVID-19 Update - Indian PEME Clinic Closure' 'Gulf of Guinea: A new security framework formed while the region continues to remain a piracy hotspot' 'COVID-19 � Developments in Crew Changes in Western Australia'. The Swedish Club � has released a news alert entitled 'Updated guidelines for the carriage of seed cake in containers'. WEST � has issued three news alerts: 'Lloyds Decile 10 initiative and Covid-19: The impact on the marine insurance market' 'COVID-19: South Africa Heightens Measures for Port Calls' 'Why do tankers keep exploding? - Waypoints article'. UK P&I � has released four news alerts: 'Incidents in Enclosed Spaces' 'UK P&I Club Live Webinar (Series 14): Biofuels - Benefits and Barriers' 'Overweight container guide' 'Enhanced Safe Management Measures at PSA Singapore Terminals'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA � has released the May 2021 issue of their Newsletter. GARD � has published an insight article entitled 'The Covid crew crisis � Is there a light at the end of this tunnel?'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � Transport Malta has released a safety investigation report into the serious injury of a crew member during mooring operations on board the oil / chemical tanker 'Mount Everest'. The crew member was struck by one of the stern lines which had parted as the crew attempted to bring the other mooring line under tension. It was found that the strength of the rope had decreased by more than 50% of its certified MBL, and also that the mooring configuration that was being used was not supported by the vessel's mooring design. Denmark � The DMAIB has released a marine accident report into the loss of a crew member overboard from the container ship 'Santa Clara' while preparing the ship's accommodation ladder. It was found that the automated lowering system for the accommodation ladder had malfunctioned, and while the crew member was working near the fall wire to try to help resolve the problem, the ladder unexpectedly dropped and she was thrown from the ship. Australia � The ATSB has released a report on the outbreak of fire in the internal cargo handling spaces of the self-unloading bulk carrier 'Iron Chieftain'. It was found that the fire was likely the result of a failed bearing in the ship's conveyor system, which generated enough heat to ignite the rubber conveyor belt. It was further found that the ship did not have an emergency contingency plan for responding to fire in these spaces, and there were also technical failures of the ship's alarm system. Recent IMO Circulars COLREG.1/Circ.163 � 12/05/21 � CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, 1972 View Circular. LL.1/Circ.158 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON LOAD LINES, 1966 View Circular. LLMC.3/Circ.60 � 12/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1996 TO AMEND THE CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976 View Circular. PMP.5/Circ.88 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX V View Circular. SLS.12/Circ.156 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. PSI.1/Circ.61 � 12/05/21 � PROTOCOL RELATING TO INTERVENTION ON THE HIGH SEAS IN CASES OF POLLUTION BY SUBSTANCES OTHER THAN OIL, 1973 View Circular. PMP.6/Circ.79 � 12/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX III View Circular. MEPC.1/Circ.891 � 12/05/21 � SUMMARY REPORTS AND ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY REPORTS UNDER MARPOL FOR THE PERIOD 2014 TO 2019 View Circular. PSLS.1/Circ.111 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.87 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 View Circular. SALVAGE.1/Circ.67 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON SALVAGE, 1989 View Circular. STCW.1/Circ.155 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, 1978 View Circular. STCW-F.1/Circ.27 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995 View Circular. TM.2/Circ.155 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON TONNAGE MEASUREMENT OF SHIPS, 1969 View Circular. IFC.4/Circ.75 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1971 View Circular. CSI.1/Circ.98 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION RELATING TO INTERVENTION ON THE HIGH SEAS IN CASES OF OIL POLLUTION CASUALTIES, 1969 View Circular. CLC.6/Circ.84 � 11/05/21 � PROTOCOL OF 1992 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969 View Circular. BUNKERS.1/Circ.94 � 11/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKER OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001 View Circular. PMP.1/Circ.223 � 07/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO View Circular. PMP.1/Circ.224 � 07/05/21 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO OPTIONAL ANNEX IV View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, II and V � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to MARPOL VI � effective from 01/10/20 Amendments to the ESP Code � effective from 01/01/21 Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II � effective from 01/01/21 Amendments to Part B of the STCW Code � effective from 01/01/21 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO The IMO has released a programme of meetings for 2021. Please see the IMO's 'Meeting Summaries' webpage for more information. 5-14 May � Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 103rd Session � Remote Meeting 24-28 May � 8th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships � Remote Meeting 1-7 June � Facilitation Committee (FAL) 45th Session � Remote Meeting 9-15 June � 4th meeting of the Expert Group on Data Harmonization � Remote Meeting 10-17 June � Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 76th Session � Remote Meeting 28 June - 2 July � Council � 125th Session � Remote Meeting 5-9 July � 17th meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matter � Remote Meeting 12-16 July � Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) 7th Session � Remote Meeting 19-21 July � IMSO SES Conference � Remote Meeting 26-30 July � Legal Committee (LEG) 108th Session � Remote Meeting Witherby Publishing Group Navigation House, 3 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA United Kingdom You are receiving this email because you signed up to our weekly update. 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