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IBIA, BIMCO survey highlights desire for bunker supplier licensing schemes
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), with support from BIMCO, launched an extensive online survey in February 2022 to identify to which extent the maritime industry stakeholders believe there is a need for a wider adoption of bunker licensing schemes, mass flow metering (MFM) and transparency to improve market conditions.
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AMSA to enhance compliance focus for 2022-23
Incident and inspection data on emerging risks to safety, continues to sharpen the compliance focus of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) with the release of its third consecutive National Compliance Plan on 1 July 2022.
Australia lifts COVID-19 border restrictions
From 6 July, passengers travelling to Australia will no longer be required to provide evidence of vaccination and complete the Digital Passenger Declaration (Air) or Maritime Travel Declaration (Sea).
How does EU’s 6th sanctions package against Russia affects shipping
On 3 June 2022 the EU published its 6th package of sanctions against Russia, and the IG Clubs published a circular focusing the measures in the 6th package of sanctions which impact on the transport and insurance of oil and petroleum products; and the prohibitions on transacting with Russian state-owned enterprises.
NCSR 9: ECDIS revision to accommodate next generation of electronic navigational charts
The 9th session of the IMO’s Sub-committee on Navigation, Communications, Search and Rescue (NCSR 9) took place from 21 to 30 June. Navigation and voyage planning requirements for fishing vessels, pleasure yachts and small cargo ships operating in polar waters were finalized.
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Do you know what methane slip is?
While LNG has been among the most-discussed solutions to shipping industry’s decarbonization pathway, the often-unplanned methane slip as a result...
Do you know what General Average means?
Declaring “General Average” is a practice regularly seen after a maritime casualty, including the high-level Ever Given grounding in the...
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Procedures: A guide to safe passage planning
Voyage planning is a key element of Bridge Resource Management forming the foundation the bridge team will use to ensure the vessel’s safe transit along its intended route.
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Shipping 2030
ESPO, FEPORT call for onshore power supply “where it makes sense”
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and the Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (FEPORT) have jointly agreed that the proposals for an Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation should enable the deployment of Onshore power supply (OPS) where it makes the most sense.
SGMF launches guidance on rules for filling and loading LNG fuel tanks
The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) has released LNG Fuel Tanks – Loading/Filling Limits and Level Instrumentation: Considerations and Recommendations.
FEPORT supports EU efforts to address evasive port calls, but stresses need for additional action
On June 22nd and June 30th, 2022, the European Parliament (EP) and the European Council have voted and agreed on their position regarding the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). FEPORT supports the inclusion of shipping into EU ETS but is concerned on how the extra-EU application of the Directive could impact the competitive position of EU ports.
IAPH: Vessels with ESI score above 20 increased
IAPH published the latest scores of the IAPH Environmental Ship Index (ESI) project on 1 July, noting an increase on vessels' ESI score.
Proman Stena Bulk receives second methanol-fueled tanker
Proman Stena Bulk announced that its second methanol-powered newbuild tanker, Stena Pro Marine, has been delivered.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: Lift planning procedures must always be reviewed
IMCA provides lessons learned from an incident that involved damage to bulwarks, during the overboarding of a mattress stack using a mattress frame.
