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Highlights
Key points of the IMO MEPC 76 outcome
The IMO's MEPC 76 took place virtually from 10 to 17 June 2021, adopting amendments to MARPOL Annex VI that will require ships to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the 2018 Initial IMO Strategy. The meeting also adopted an HFO ban for ships in Arctic. Both decisions were seen as inadequate by green groups and a significant part of the industry.
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Life Onboard
Best Practices
Regulatory Update
IMO bans paint substance cybutryne as toxic
During the 76th session of the Maritime Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 76), the IMO has banned the use of cybutryne in antifouling systems (AFS) from 1 January 2023.
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Maripedia
Do you know how ship propulsion has changed?
From wind, to steam, to diesel engines and autonomous ships, vessels’ propulsion is a constant struggle to innovate.
Do you know why ships need a marine pilot?
A marine pilot, also called maritime pilot, harbor pilot, port pilot, ship pilot, or simply pilot, is a mariner who maneuvers ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbors or river mouths.
UK MCA launches consultation on safety updates for bulk carriers
UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency launched a consultation on additional safety updates for bulk carriers. The updates include tighter rules on damage stability and structural requirements.
USCG no longer requires masks in outdoor areas onboard
The US Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MISB) 02-21 Change 2, announcing it will no longer enforce mask requirements in outdoor areas of maritime transportation conveyances and hubs, in line with an amended Order issued by the CDC.
Texas complicates cruising restart as it bans vaccine passports
Texas banned businesses from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. This opposses to the CDC, which provided looser restrictions for cruise ships that have 95% of passengers and crew fully vaccinated.
Shipowners invited to share feedback on BWM Convention
IMO has called on all shipping stakeholders to provide input to the Experience Building Phase (EBP) designed to see just how the BWM Convention is working. BIMCO informs that shipowners can now submit such data directly to the World Maritime University.
Maripedia
SeaSense – Expert Thinking on the next generation of seafarer
Sea Sense is a special column, in association with The North P&I Club, including expert perspectives on critical issues with respect to maritime safety.
Watch
2021 SAFETY4SEA Talk 6 - Managing Human Factors with Machine Learning
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2021 SMART4SEA Talk 3: Shaping a safer future with Artificial Intelligence
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2021 SAFETY4SEA Talk 4 - Why mental health is more important now than ever
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2021 CAREER4SEA Talk 3 - How to grow and develop soft skills within shipping
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Shipping must ensure we have more fish than plastic in the ocean, club says
As IMO’s MEPC 76 came to an end, Gard Club highlights that plastics in the ocean remains a global problem and requires action from all.
How can shipping decarbonization be financed
While the maritime industry discusses short-term measures at the IMO’s MEPC 76, actors in finance, law and shipping explored shipping’s road to decarbonisation and net zero.
DNV, Keppel Offshore & Marine to develop hydrogen projects in Singapore
DNV has signed an agreement with Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) for collaboration on the hydrogen value chain.
IMO GloLitter project gets one year extension
The IMO's GloLitter Partnerships Project has been granted a one year extension by the initial funding body.
Lessons Learned
FEBIMA investigation: Crew fatality due to improper crane lifting
Belgium's FEBIMA issued an investigation report on the fatality of a crew member onboard the general cargo ship ATLANTIC PROJECT II while in the Port of Antwerp in February 2021. The investigation stressed that the contingency plan on crane lifting operations was not fully implemented.
