Tag: FAQs

UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency (MCA) updated its FAQ on ballast water management, based upon queries received from interested stakeholders. 

The International Group has recently published some revised FAQs on the Maritime Labour Convention (2006). The FAQs provide operators with guidance and information on the Convention, the important 2014 Amendments and how the Clubs’ certification operates.

North Club highlighted the steps to be taken by the industry ahead the EU General Data Protection Regulation, which enters into force in May 2018. The GDPR will update current data protection legislation by requiring businesses who deal with EU citizens to be transparent about how they use their data. The costs of non-compliance are potentially very high.

USCG issued a bulletin to provide frequently asked questions regarding the new 2016 National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program guidelines as they pertain to Salvage and Marine Fire Fighting (SMFF) exercises and Government Initiated Unannounced Exercises.

Broad industry coalition including WSC, TT Club, ICHCA and the GSF, jointly released a second FAQ document designed to support the smooth implementation of the container weighing regulations that take effect globally on 1 July 2016.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published a guide including FAQs on verified gross mass to assist with the implementation of the upcoming amendments to SOLAS VI Regulation 2.

USCG provides new FAQs regarding SOLAS amendments to container weight requirements. Beginning July 1, 2016, all packed shipping containers must be accompanied by a shipping document that lists the verified gross mass of a container before it can be loaded onto ships operated by flag states that are party to SOLAS.

The US Coast Guard has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding out of water survival craft to address questions received regarding a new policy effective after February 26, 2016.

ILO has issued a fourth (revised) edition of its Frequently Asked Questions on the Maritime Labour Convention as part of the follow-up to the ILO's Action plan to achieve rapid and widespread ratification and effective implementation of MLC, 2006.

Revised edition of Piracy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)