Tag: MSC 97

Since the MSC Circular on the interpretation for the number of spare cylinders to replace those used during the drill was newly approved at the MSC97, ClassNK informs of the application of additional requirements including the new information.

MSC 97 adopted interim recommendations for carriage of liquefied hydrogen in bulk, which have been developed as the International Gas Carrier (IGC) Code does not specify requirements for the carriage of liquefied hydrogen in bulk.

IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee 97th Session held late November adopting interim recommendations on the safe carriage of more than 12 industrial personnel on board vessels engaged on international voyages.

IMO MSC 97, which held from 21-25 November 2016, adopted Interim Recommendations on the safe carriage of more than 12 industrial personnel on board vessels engaged on international voyages among other items.

MSC 97 issued a circular on Advice for Parties, Administrations, port State control authorities and ROs on action to be taken in cases where not all seafarers carry certificates and endorsements meeting the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code from 1 January 2017.

As the end of the transitional provisions of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention is approaching, the IMO MSC 97 agreed to issue a MSC circular providing advice to port State control authorities and recognised organisations for a practical and pragmatic approach for a period of 6 months.

IMO MSC 97 was held from Monday 21 through Friday 25 November 2016 discussing a range of important issues for the industry such as the implementation of STCW Convention and measures to enhance maritime security.

The Danish Maritime Authority is advising that the upcoming session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 97) will consider, among other things, potential new safety criteria for small passenger ships engaged on international voyages.

Technicians working in the growing offshore alternative energy sector often need to be transferred to their place of work by sea. This needs to be done safely and efficiently; IMO 97 will consider interim measures ahead of the adoption of a proposed new Code.

IMO is about to hold its 97th session of Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) next week, 21-25 November, at IMO Headquarters, in London including many topics on the agenda for either adoption or further discussion.