Tag: CSS Code

According to Britannia Club, in recent times, the maritime industry has encountered numerous incidents related to damage of break bulk cargo during transportation.

The London P&I Club announced that it continues to see cargo damage claims arising from the carriage of dry chemicals in Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), more commonly known as “jumbo bags”, which have been stowed in the same holds as breakbulk cargoes.

IUMI focuses on the amendments made to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), in regards to weather-dependent lashing, heavy cargo items and semi-standardized cargoes such as vehicles on ro-ro ships, and provides a summary by GDV, German member association.

Fincantieri signed a letter of intent with China State Shipbuilding Corporation, China’s largest shipbuilding conglomerate, and with Shanghai City’s district of Baoshan, aimed at creating a cruise ship industrial park. The signing took place at the Baoshan District, during a workshop about the “One Belt, One Road” initiative.

ClassNK informs on the updated Merchant Marine Circular, issued by Panama Maritime Authority, concerning the application of the new Annex 14 of the CSS Code for new and existing ships designed and fitted for the carriage of containers on deck, relating to the “Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck”.

The Administration of Panama announced that the application of CSS Code Annex 14 is to be applied as a mandatory requirement to Panama flagged containerships.

The Republic of Liberia has issued marine operations note to provide information and guidance on the application of the new Annex 14 of the CSS Code for new and existing ships designed and fitted for the carriage of containers on deck.

ClassNK issued Technical Information regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1352 (CSS Code Annex 14)

DNV GL has recently issued regulatory update on the application of MSC.1/CIRC.1352

Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck