Tag: ship inspections

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has issued Marine Notice providing to maritime organizations instructions for Port State Control (PSC) inspections and highlighting the importance and benefit of maintaining, and improving, the current low rate of PSC detentions.

During October of 2023 an MR1/MR2 Tanker , inspected in Zhuhai, China (Port UNLOCODE CNZUH) resulting in a detention with 25 Deficiencies. Given the high number of deficiencies recorded, the scope of the case study is to illuminate the case, causes and lessons to be learned.

The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) recently found gas masks with filters containing asbestos on board a bulk carrier during a regular Port State Control inspection.

Ian J. Lennard, President & CEO of the National Cargo Bureau (NCB) refers to their new container inspections safety initiative, highlighting it is critical industry stakeholders to join forces in favor of container ship safety.

Recognizing that there are some concerns and observations on the use of body camera during PSC (particularly privacy considerations) from the industry, Tokyo MOU has developed related guidelines.

Abuja MoU officially launched the Mentor/ Mentee scheme between Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) for the overall improvement of PSC inspections in the region

SSM issued a risk alert, in which highlights that a new regulation refers to the construction, installation, maintenance and testing requirements as detailed in MSC.1/Circ.1331 ‘Guidelines for Construction, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection / Survey of Means of Embarkation and Disembarkation’.

During September 2023, a Supramax  Bulk Carrier , inspected in Immingham, UK (Port UNLOCODE GBIMM) resulting in a detention with 20 Deficiencies. Given the high number of deficiencies recorded, the scope of the case study is to illuminate the case, causes and lessons to be learned.

Jotun Hellas proudly introduces its groundbreaking Aerial Drone Inspection Service. This cutting-edge service involves certified and experienced Jotun Coating Advisors utilizing state-of-the-art aerial drones to conduct comprehensive outdoor and indoor inspections of vessels.

The World Shipping Council (WSC) is taking additional action to strengthen cargo safety standards and protect the lives of the people working in the supply chain, the environment, and the integrity of the global supply network.