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The General Lighthouse Authorities for the UK and Ireland have now completed their review of AtoN requirements

Japan P&I Club LP Bulletin The Japan P&I Club has recently issued a loss prevention bulletin to advice on how to avoid collisions with analysis on the use of ARPA and AIS, the information they give the navigator and what it means and with some reminders of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGs) and guidelines which should be followed.The introduction of ARPA provided a significant advance in collision avoidance because any risk of collision with any of the other ships in the area is constantly assessed by computer technology and the results are displayed for the navigator to use. That is, of course, provided they are plotted or automatically detected. This technology has brought into focus the fact that it is necessary to determine the distance off at the closest point of approach (CPA) of another ship in order to establish whether or not there is a risk of collision with that other ship. The Japan P&I Club highlights that the belief that an ARPA can tell the navigator that no risk of collision exists is entirely false.Guidelines for successful watchkeeping with ARPAAppreciate that the ARPA display cannot tell you that there is no risk of ...

The EU has approved a Danish-led, maritime innovation project with a budget of DKK 85 million, intended to enhance safety of navigation

AMSA has issued a quick guide to highlight key obligations of shipmasters while transiting through the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait.  New ships routeing measures aimed at protecting sensitive areas in the south-west Coral Sea, off Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, were agreed by the IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), meeting for its 2nd session. (9-13 March). On 23 May 2014, the IMO MSC 93 adopted a new two-way route in the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait. This important measure to protect the environmentally sensitive waters of the region came into effect on 1 December 2014. The safety of shipping depends on all parties having detailed knowledge of, and complying with regulatory and other obligations and duties imposed on them in the circumstances. Please click at below sections for further details Particularly Sensitive Sea Area Coastal Pilotage Passage Plan REEFVTS Designated Shipping Areas Defect and incident reporting Disposal of garbage Charts and publications Fitness for duty Port State Control North East Shipping Management Plan    In the origin, I was forthright with you propecia before and after has changed my existence. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. Just as it is incredible to ...

UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency (MCA) issued a notice to clarify the training required for Masters and Deck Officers of UK registered vessels which have Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) as their primary means of navigation.

New ECDIS from Simrad

The North P&I Club has published a new guide to help ships' bridge teams avoid the mistakes which lead to hitting FFO

The Singapore MPA is encouraging ships to submit confidential reports of near-misses encountered or observed

Lack of ship definition is threat to offshore and wind farm investors

IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications, SAR held its 2nd Session The IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications, Search and Rescue held its 2nd Session (NCSR2) from Monday 9 through Friday 13 March 2015.78 Member plus 1 Associate States together with 2 UN and specialised agencies were represented and, in addition, there were 7 Inter-Governmental and 26 Non-Governmental organisations attending. The meeting was chaired by Mr Carlos Salgado (CHILE) and his Vice-Chair, Mr Ringo Lakeman (NETHERLANDS); however both made it known that they would not be seeking subsequent re-election. Notwithstanding, following debate in Plenary, Mr Lakeman was elevated to the post of Chair for 2016 whilst Mr Nigel Clifford (NEW ZEALAND) was appointed as Vice-Chair.In his opening address, the IMO Secretary General referred to the high-level United Nations Agencies meeting held at IMO during the preceding week. This affirmed that IMO would continue to spear-head the effort into curtailing the numbers of migrants calling for rescue at sea. If growth continues at its current rate, the 200,000 migrants rescued in 2014 will be eclipsed by a factor of more than 2 in 2015 i.e. 400,000 / 450,000 migrants will be calling for rescue at sea which will result in an increased number ...