China increases fines for breaches of Safe Navigation from 1st Sept 2021
The latest amendments to the Maritime Traffic Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China will come into effect on September 1, 2021.
Read moreThe latest amendments to the Maritime Traffic Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China will come into effect on September 1, 2021.
Read moreNorwegian Maritime Authority published a Marine Notice, to inform shipowners and operators that once the DMLC Part I is issued, companies shall complete the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part II (DMLC-Part II).
Read more2020 has been the year that all the maritime industry anticipated with mixed feelings due to the implementation of sulphur cap. Although all lights were shed on COVID-19 , once again the regulatory agenda was busy within 2020 in order the maritime industry to stay on the pulse and remain sustainable.
Read moreAs the IMO's 2021 to the IBC Code (MEPC.318(74) and MSC.460(101)) are entering into force on 1st January, offshore supply vessels that intend to carry NLS on international voyages after that date will be required to meet the carriage requirements listed in the OSV Chemical Code or approved equivalents, USCG advised through a new information bulletin (MSIB 24-20).
Read moreUK Maritime and Coastguard Agency updated its Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG), which gives medical guidance for non-doctors working onboard a vessel.
Read moreDraft new mandatory measures to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships have been recently agreed by the IMO, marking a major step forward on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.
Read moreThe Maritime Authority of Cayman Islands issued guidance on the new requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear, entering into force on 1st January 2020.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard issued a new circular providing guidance to the maritime industry and Coast Guard personnel on how vessel owners and operators may comply with amendments to SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 3 and 20 regarding life-saving appliances, that will enter into force from 1st January 2020.
Read more1st January of 2020 marks the beginning for many regulatory updates for shipping. One of them is the new IMO requirements for the maintenance, examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats; the following article outlines key changes to assist operators in effective compliance with new requirements.
Read moreIMO's MEPC 74 in May adopted amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, V, VI and the NOx Technical Code, regarding the use of electronic record books, approved as alternative of hard copy record books under the MARPOL Convention. The Committee also adopted guidelines to support the use of electronic record books.
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