Tag: IMO

Enquiries regarding environmentally hazardous substances The BIMCO Marine Department has received someenquiries regarding mineral concentrates and metal sulphide concentrates in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.The enquiries centered onwhether these cargoes are considered environmentally hazardous substances(EHS)and thus should be IMO-classed 9(i.e. miscellaneous hazardous substances that are not classifed elswhere in the IMDG Code) and havingUN 3077 listing.Operators should take note thatenvironmentally hazardous substances are currently not covered in the IMSBC Code for bulk materials and this has been brought to the attention to the relevant committees in the International Maritime Organzation. It was agreedthereatthat this matter needed further investigation.Operators shouldalso note that notwithstanding the above, there may be stricter requirements at the port of loading/discharg regarding the declaration of mineral concentrates and metal sulphide concentrates in terms of them being EHS.For instance, please see the marinenotice issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority imposing additionalrequirementsto be implemented for these cargoes in respect of their properties that may meet the criteria as EHS under UN 3077.Therefore, it would be prudent for operators toalways check beforehand, the requirements at the port of loading/discharge when shipping the above-mentioned cargoes so as to ensure that the additional requirements, if anyimposed by these ...

IACS delight at the adoption of Common Structural Rules by IMO For Derek Hodgson, permanent secretary of the International Association of Classification Societies, the highlight of 2010 for class has undoubtedly revolved around the harmonisation of the Common Structural Rules for tankers and bulkers, and reaching agreement with the International Maritime Organization regarding their adoption into goal-based standards. As a result, from June 1, 2016, new regulations to be adopted into Solas will require new bulkers and tankers of 150 m long and above to be designed and built to classification rules which have been verified by the IMO as meeting the new goal-based ship construction standards. "That is a fairly tight programme but we were very pleased that the IMO Maritime Safety Committee agreed the implementation schedule," says Mr Hodgson.Source: IACS

MARPOL Annex I Oil Pollution The German Administration has issued the following circular : informing that the revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 resolution MEPC.187(59) will enter into force on 1st January 2011, and giving the opinion of the German Flag State concerning the change of entries in oil record books: The entries under C.11 shall be made as previously on a weekly basis. This applies also to the new entry under C.11.4, even if no manual operation has been carried out in that period of time. Furthermore, Oil Record Books in the older format can be used after 31. December 2010 until their completion, provided that they have been updated manually to comply with the new format in accordance with MEPC.187(59).You may view the Circular here.Source: German Administration

IMO Meetings for 2011 Click here for the programme of IMO meetings for 2011.Source: IMO

IMO Publications Schedule IMO has the following Publications Schedule:1. The IMO-Vega Database (V15), 2010: English2. SOLAS on CD (Version 8), 2011: English3. MODU Code, 2010 Edition: English4. IMDG Code, 2010 Edition (incAmdt 35-10): French5. IMDG Code Supplement, 2010 Edition: French6. MODU Code, 2010 Edition: French7. Life-Saving Appliances, 2010 Edition: French8. IMDG Code, 2010 Edition (incAmdt 35-10): Spanish9. IMDG Code Supplement, 2010 Edition: Spanish10. MODU Code, 2010 Edition: Spanish11. Life-Saving Appliances, 2010 Edition: SpanishSource: IMO

IMO recently published Manual on Oil Pollution (Section V) The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), at its thirty-third session, agreed that a new section V of the IMO Manual on Oil Pollution, dealing with administrative aspects and, in particular, with the roles and functions of entities which could be involved in an oil pollution emergency and its aftermath, should be developed. The present text is a revision of the first edition of the Manual, published in 1998, taking into account changes and new information on the topic since the original version.This section of the Manual on Oil Pollution is intended to provide the reader, in particular on scene commanders, lead agencies and others involved in the management of oil pollution response, with an appreciation of the various interests involved in anoil pollution emergency and its aftermath, as well as a generalreview of the international legal regimes governing limitation of liability and compensation for oil pollution damage.This section is not intended to provide an authorized or definitive commentary on the legal relationships between the various entities involved in an oil pollution emergency or an interpretation ofrelevant international conventions. The reference section includes sources of more comprehensive information on these subjects, and ...

Three Filipino seafarers have excelled in the global shipping industry during the International Diplomatic Conference of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Manila last week. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) awarded three Filipino seafarers who have excelled in the global shipping industry during the International Diplomatic Conference of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Manila last week.According to DOLE news, the historic event marked the first time The Outstanding Filipino Seafarers Awards (TOFSA) were conferred.The awarding ceremonies were held as the Philippines hosted IMO proceedings, which will pave the way for new and updated global standards for seafaring in the 21st century.Labor Chief Marianito D Roque emphasized that TOFSA honors all Filipino seafarers by recognizing particular seamen who have served as models through their outstanding skills, competence, and qualities, contributing to the growth and development of the Philippine maritime industry.Roque congratulated the first TOFSA awardees: Demosthenes C Quiñones, Master Mariner Abelardo M Pacheco, and Master Mariner Ricardo M Salunar.Filipino seafarers have consistently demonstrated competency and proficiency in the international maritime sector and for this reason, the Philippines has become the largest and most viable source of shipping crew around the world and the most professional, reputable, adaptable, and ...

ISM Code guidelines establish basic principles for verifying that the SMS of a Company responsible for the operation of ships or the SMS for the ship or ships controlled by the company complies with the ISM Code.