Tag: regulatory update

Republic of Liberia has issued an advisory to alert shipowner, Operator, Master, recognized oganizations on the recent focused trend by various Port State Control regimes during the inspection of Machinery Spaces.

Republic of Liberia has issued a Marine Advisory for shipowners, operator, masters, recognized organizations, about minimum requirements for Issuance of Dispensations.

Cyprus has issued a circular to remind to shipowners, operators and ship management companies of practices for preventing drug and alcohol abuse on board Cyprus flagged vessels, as per STCW.

On March 16th, the European Commission proposed the Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition. This initiative was announced by President von der Leyen as a part of the Green Deal Industrial Plan.

Antigua and Barbuda and the United Arab Emirates have become the latest International Marine Organization Member States to accept amendments to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization. 

The Philippines’ House of Representatives voted for a bill that seeks to protect the rights and interests of Filipino seafarers, ensuring that they have “full protection”.

Ammonia, hydrogen, ethane and Dimethyl Ether (DME) are among the “alternative” marine fuels which may need future regulatory work, IMO said following a recent assessment which is the result of a regulatory mapping exercise conducted by Low Carbon GIA, with inputs and contributions from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).  

The International Marine Organisation (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 9), occurring from 27th February to 3rd of March, 2023, completed its review of SOLAS chapter II-2 and associated codes, including the Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code, to minimize the incidence and consequences of fires on board ro-ro passenger ships.

The International Marine Organisation (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 9), occurring from 27th February to 3rd of March, 2023, finalized the 2023 Code of Safety for Diving Systems and the interim guidelines on safe operation of onshore power supply (OPS) service in port for ships engaged on international voyages.

Lloyd's Register has issued an article to remind that shipowners and operators of ships of 5,000gt and above,  are required to submit annual fuel oil consumption data to their Flag Administration or a recognised organisation nominated by the flag.