Tag: safe navigation

Houston Pilots have issued an alert to inform vessels to override their engine or shaft power limiters prior arrival at the Houston Ship Channel. As part of their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, some vessel operators have installed (or modified existing) engine power or shaft power limiters. However, in some cases, these limiters may reduce vessel maneuverability in a confined channel to an unacceptable level.

At a time when ships are being filled with more and more advanced digital technologies, we must also ensure that we preserve the status of seafaring, provide adequate training, and promote the attraction of a career at sea for the next generation writes Yarden Gross, Orca AI.

The IMO Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee (NCSR) 10, took place 10 to 19 May 2023 where matters related to the safety of pilot transfer arrangements were discussed, highlighting the need to revise SOLAS regulation V/23.

There are several operational factors that may affect safe navigation and the performance and accuracy of navigational equipment required by SOLAS. In that regard, watchkeepers should be aware of the routing measures, intended to contribute to the safety of navigation and marine environment protection.

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), at its 106th session in November 2022, approved the circular MSC.1/Circ.1403/Rev.2 with a view to providing the revised NAVTEX Manual.

The Steamship Mutual has issued a risk alert to remind to operators of the coastal pilotage requirements effective within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, in accordance with AMSA's Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54). 

Republic of the Marshall Islands as issued by Marine safety advisory announced the sunsetting of traditional paper nautical charts. Purpose of this Advisory is to bring awareness to the subject.

The Steamship Mutual issued an alert to strengthen vessel traffic management in Changjiangkou and its adjacent waters, to prevent and reduce the risk of vessel collision and accidents.

To improve the flow of traffic to and from the Yangtze River and Shanghai port as well as safely navigating towards the North or South along the coast, the Shanghai MSA office has issued a notice on strengthening the vessel traffic management in Changjiangkou.

In July 2022, the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) announced its intention to withdraw from the production of paper charts in late 2026. Following consultations, the withdrawal of Standard Nautical Charts and Thematic Charts will be extended beyond 2026.