Tag: SOLAS

The Britannia Club has published a practical guide to ensure the safe use and management of gangways on board ships, emphasizing both safety and security.

The Liberia Maritime Authority (LISCR) issued a notice to provide guidance to vessel owners, operators and managers on compliance and maintenance of pilot transfer arrangements, including notification on counterfeit products and the latest developments from IMO.

Lifeboats and rescue boats play a crucial role in emergency situations, and their proper maintenance and inspection are essential for saving lives.

The Tokyo MoU issued a Safety Bulletin informing that there have been numerous observations by PSCOs where the “simulated blackout” testing of the Emergency Generator is demonstrated as fully functional, but during an actual power blackout, the system does not meet the requirements of SOLAS Ch. II-1, Reg. 42 / 43.

Paris MoU has published guidelines to provide guidance on certification of Seafarers and Manning Requirements according to the STCW Convention, MLC and SOLAS.

Paris MoU has published guidelines to provide guidance for PSC inspections of ships carrying Industrial Personnel.

The IMO Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue Eleventh Session (NCSR 11) took place between 4 – 13 June 2024, where key SOLAS amendments were adopted to enhance the safety of pilot transfers. 

BIMCO provides a comprehensive look at the new SOLAS amendments to provide operators with key info regarding their scope and implementation. 

The IMO Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue Eleventh Session (NCSR 11) took place from between 4 – 13 June 2024, at the IMO in London. 

The World Shipping Council (WSC) applauds the recent adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) by the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108).