Tag: regulatory update

ABS has published guidance on use of a power reserve for overridable propulsion management systems, writes Fei-Yao Li, ABS Senior Principal Surveyor.

Starting 21 August 2024, Santos Port Authority requires all ships to produce a statement of compliance with the ballast water regulations issued by an accredited private company, in addition to the current requirements under the BWM Convention, the NorthStandard informs.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has published a Marine Notice to address the risks associated with the use of engine power limiters (EPL) and similar power restriction systems on ships. 

The Panama Canal has announced that the new Long Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) methodology will be implemented beginning October 1, 2024, for all market segments except LNG and LPG.

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released a new report offering guidelines and key safety considerations for developing liquefied hydrogen bunkering systems and procedures.

In August 2014, the American Club issued Circular 23/14, updating its guidelines on steel cargo pre-load surveys to reduce the incidence of false claims related to steel shipments.

Argentine authorities have placed a cargo ship on quarantine in the Parana River due to a suspected mpox case on board, the government announced. This comes as global health officials stay vigilant for a potentially faster-spreading variant of the virus.

In February 2024, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) published the second edition of its Engine Room Procedures Guide, after 5 years of the first edition, featuring routine engine room procedures and useful checklists for the ship’s engineering team.

A previous IMO Circular provides guidance on cold water survival and comprehensive information which can help seafarers, trained as first-aid providers, to treat those rescued from cold conditions.

AMSA issued a marine notice that serves as a reminder of the requirements to test and maintain fuel isolation valves for multi-engine installations, following an increase that has been noticed in the failure of remotely operated isolation valves in the fuel supply lines to generators.