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MARINA warns ship operators to comply strictly with safety standards and passenger safety The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) yesterday warned ship operators to comply strictly with safety standards and passenger safety rules amid the expected influx of travelers taking sea transport this Lenten season.Marina Administrator Emerson Lorenzo said MARINA has carried out random safety inspections of passenger ships, adding that shipowners should be responsible for ensuring vessel maintenance and safe travel not only this Holy Week but throughout the year."Random safety inspections of passenger ships were conducted in critical ports, including Batangas; Calapan, Mindoro; Roxas City; Caticlan, Matnog, Cebu, Bohol, and Maasin, Leyte," he said.MARINA has inspected shipping lines to see if they have adequate life-saving devices such as life jackets, lifebuoys, firefighting equipment and other emergency devices in case of accidents.The maritime regulator also directed shipping lines to implement the standardized cargo stowage and securing systems to prevent improper lashing that commonly result in vessel capsizing or sinking.For added safety, roll-on roll-off (RORO) ships must disembark passengers off buses while the voyage is en route.Lorenzo added that in cooperation with its sister agency, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), will be recording pre-voyage activities onboard, including cargo securing and cargo ...

No infections were found during inspections It was raining when Vietnamese ship My Vuong approached Quay 208 at Tanjung Priok seaport in North Jakarta at around 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon. A yellow flag was at mast.Shortly after it had docked, several men sporting dark green jumpsuits with "Health Quarantine" written on their backs climbed up the ladder and boarded the ship, which was carrying tons of commodities. They were wearing masks that covered their mouths and noses.The inspection lasted for around an hour. None of the ship's crew were allowed to go ashore and no visitors could board the ship before it was clear that both the ship and its crew members were free of infectious disease and other health problems.Shortly after the yellow flag was lowered, people started to board the large vessel. "It took five days from Vietnam to Indonesia," said Pham Van Dung, 48, the ship's chief officer.The ship had departed from Saigon directly to Jakarta without transit, carrying trade goods, including rice, he said.During the inspection, the quarantine officers checked not only the health of the crew members but also the cleanliness of the facilities on the ship, including dining utensils and cooking equipment in ...

ClassNK - TEC 0883 ClassNK issures Technical Information TEC - 0884 regarding Recent development of PSC Inspection related to ISM Code as follows:PSC Inspections are becoming increasingly activated every year around the world, especially in 2011 PSC Inspections have been increased in China and India.Furthermore, there is a trend to point out some software assessment problems such as operation of ship and management of seafarers, in addition to the deficiencies of hardware side such as hull, equipment and machinery.For more information, click hereSource: ClassNK

From 5 - 9 December ITF inspectors will target ships calling at Chinese and UAE ports Shipping companies from China and the UAE are set to be the focus of International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) action in India this week.From 5 - 9 December ITF inspectors will target ships calling at the ports of Mumbai, Kandla, New Mangalore, Paradip, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata and Haldia during the action."Our focus will include UAE and Chinese shipping companies, several of whom are accused of denying seafarers basic working rights, often on sub-standard vessels with low salaries and fewer amenities," said Mahendra Sharma, ITF Asia/Pacific regional secretary."We will also be targeting those German and Greek owned vessels that find ways to avoid signing ITF agreements on their vessels. Unions at Kandla and New Mangalore will also be paying particular attention to STX vessels, in relation to the dispute involving the Longview dockers," Sharma said.Source: Seatrade Asia

On board the Marshall Islands flagged ships - ClassNK TEC - 0874 The Marshall Islands Government has informed ClassNK of Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev4/11, "Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection system and Appliances". The essential points of the Notice are shown below.Main points of changes are as follows1. Fixed CO2 Fire-Extinguishing Systems- Hydrostatic testing of high pressure cylinders All cylinders at 20 years interval 10% cylinders at 10 years interval.- Flexible hosesTo be replaced at the intervals recommended by the manufacturer or every 10 years2. Hydrostatic testing of EEBDFor more information, click here.Source: ClassNK

Latest developments of MSC 89 Please find here below the following useful informationIMO Code on Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers 2011 (2011 ESP Code)

Merchant Marine Circular MMC-226 Panama Maritime Authority establishes new guidelines applicable to Inspection, maintenance, testing and survey requirements of all fixed and portable fire protection extinguishers, and other fire-fighting appliances.To view the Circular please click hereSource: Panama Maritime Authority

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