Tag: ISO standards

CIMAC has released an overview and guidance regarding the questions that may arise with the publication of ISO 6583:2024.

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) informs that Dutch authorities will begin strictly enforcing ISO 13739 bunker fuel sampling standards in the Port of Rotterdam, with full implementation expected by early 2026.

As the global marine fuel mix grows, becoming more varied and consequently more complex in terms of fuel management, there is a potential increasing risk to vessels, crew and the environment, from the possible impact of poor-quality fuels, argues Steve Bee, Group Commercial Director, VPS.

CIMAC Fuels Working Group (WG7), in cooperation with ISO/TC 28/SC 4/WG6 (ISO 8217 committee) has published a paper to address questions that are expected to arise around the new  ISO 8217:2024 standard. 

USCG has issued Safety Alert to address the importance of verifying the correct arrangement of handholds in embarkation gate arrangements aboard merchant vessels.

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) announced that it has completed prototype testing of indigenously manufactured containers in accordance with IMO International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC).

JSC Yamal LNG announced that its Integrated HSES Management System (hereinafter — IMS) successfully passed certification requirements for the new ISO 45001:2018 «Occupational health and safety management system» and proven compliance with ISO 14001:2015 «Environmental management systems».

ISO 45001 will help the organizations not only to manage their OH&S risks and improve their OH&S performance by developing and implementing effective policies and objectives, but also to reduce workplace incidents and the cost of insurance premiums.

ISO 45001 emphasizes the need for worker participation in the functioning of an OH&S management system, as well as requiring that an organization ensures that its workers are competent to do their assigned tasks safely.

The new occupational health and safety standard, ISO 45001, has been approved following a final vote of 93% by the ISO member National Standard Bodies. According to ISO Technical Director, Jose Alcorta, publication is anticipated in March 2018.