Tag: IACS

New versions for IACS CSR now available

On 17 July, the International IACS, held a one-day FSA training course to facilitate a wider understanding of the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) process

Consideration of IACS unified interpretations

IMO holds first Committee on Navigation, Communications, Search & Rescue

ClassNK has announced the release of the latest versions of its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has updated its forward strategy and work plan for the upcoming year

On 27-29 May 2014 in Astrakhan, Russia, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) held a seminar on shipbuilding and offshore oil and gas field development

ClassNK has announced the release of the latest versions of its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships which include all amendments dated 30 May 2014

LR Statutory Alert Lloyd's Register has issued Statutory Alert regarding the revisions to the Performance Standards for Shipborne Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) that will be implemented from 1 July, 2014. The performance standards were originally adopted by IMO Resolution A.861 (20), amended by MSC 214(81), and revised through Resolution MSC 333 (90). The changes to the standards have been made to incorporate new technology and lessons learned from past casualty analysis.The main changes are as follows: Systems should include functions to perform a performance test.Operational requirements for float-free and long-term recording media have been added.The time for which all stored data items are retained has been extended to at least 30 days/720 hours on the long-term recording medium and at least 48 hours on the fixed and float-free recording media.The data to be recorded now includes: bridge audio - several channelsthe electronic signals of the main displays of both ship's radar installationsthe electronic signals of the ECDIS displaythe status of all mandatory alarms (refer to Resolution A.1021(26), Code on Alerts and Indicators, 2009, table 10.1.1.)rudder - the power units in useengine order and response - an indication of the control station in useall AIS datarolling motionthe VDR's configuration datathe electronic ...

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