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Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Ireland Guidance Notice

Ireland records another success on the Maritime Labour Package

Ireland: Minor amendments to Ship Security Plans and Records Retention

Ireland: Govt to take more hands-on approach to port sector

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport gives notice that the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, known as the AFS Convention, will enter into force for Irish-flagged ships on the 20th January 2012.This follows the deposit of the Instrument of Accession by Ireland with the International Maritime Organization on 20th October 2011.Prior to the 20th January 2012, all Irish-flagged ships of 400 gross tonnage, and over, are required to hold an Anti-Fouling Certificate, issued under Regulation (EC) No 782/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council.The entry into force of the AFS Convention means that any Irish-flagged ship which holds such a Certificate must replace it with an International Certificate, issued under the AFS Convention. Such ships should contact the Irish maritime administration or their relevant Recognised Organization in this regard.The AFS Convention applies to:a) all ships (of whatever type) of 400 gross tonnage and over;b) all ships, including fishing vessels, of 24 metres or greater in length, but less than 400 gross tonnage;c) all other vessels of whatever size.The ships of group a) above must have an International Anti-Fouling System Certificate on ...

Criteria for entry into force of BWM Convection may be reached within the next 12 months The Irish Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport issued a notice advising that the criteria for entry into force of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention are likely to be reached within the next twelve months. When that occurs, the provisions of the Convention will apply to international shipping twelve months thereafter. Ship owners and operators should start preparations now for entry into force of the BWM Convention as follows:The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention), was adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) at a Diplomatic Conference held in London on 13th February 2004. The Convention will enter into force 12 months after ratification by a minimum of 30 States, representing 35% of world merchant shipping tonnage. It is likely that the entry into force criteria will be reached during the next 12 months and, consequently, the provisions of the Convention will apply to all international shipping 12 months after that. Ireland's maritime administration is at present preparing the legislation that is required, and intends to ratify the Convention when this process is complete.There ...

Ireland needs to develop its port and shipping services Ireland needs to develop its port and shipping services or risk losing out on substantial elements of a multibillion euro renewable energy sector growing in northwest Europe, a new report says.The analysis, from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and the Irish Maritime Development Office, warns that Ireland's promise in the realm of offshore wind, tidal and wave energy could be jeopardized because of a lack of supply services and equipment available in Irish ports."The development of appropriate port locations is critical to Ireland becoming a base for construction and assembly of wind turbines and ocean energy devices," said Eoin Sweeney, Head of the Ocean Energy Development Unit at SEAI."We have a significant opportunity given the very large marine renewable resources available off both our east and west coasts, but we now need to look at the investment in infrastructure required if we are to properly capitalise on the current opportunities in this area," Sweeney continued."The concern is that if these facilities are not available, offshore wind developers and wave and tidal manufacturers could source the manufactured equipment for projects outside Ireland."The report reiterated that Irish ports and shipping vessels were ...

Revision of guidance on the maintainance of ECDIS software The Irish Department of Transport issued a notice advising that the IMO Maritime Safety Committee approved revised guidance on the maintenance of ECDIS software.If ECDIS is not updated for the latest version of IHO Standards, it may not meet the chart carriage requirements as set out in SOLAS.To view the Notice please click hereSource: Ireland Department Of Transport

Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information System Implementation of EU Directive 2009/17/EC in Irish law has generated a new Marine Notice which concerns ship reporting and monitoring, notification of dangerous or polluting goods on board ships and finally monitoring of hazardous ships and intervention in the event of incidents and accidents at sea.To view the marine notice please click hereSource: Ireland Department of Transport

Guidance on procedures The Irish Department of Transport has issued the following attached Marine Notice which concerns the updating of application software and firmware integrated into shipborne navigation and radiocommunication equipment.To view the Marine Notice please click hereSource: Ireland Department of Transport