Tag: SOLAS

Circular No. 17/2011 by the DMS The Department of Merchant Shipping has decided to allow the use on board ships flying the Cyprus flag of nautical publications, such as sailing directions, lists of lights, notices to mariners, tide tables, and other nautical publications necessary for the intended voyage, in digital format and to accept those as meeting the requirements specified in SOLAS regulation V/27, under conditions.For more details, click here.Source: Department of Merchant Shipping

Amendments to SOLAS Chapter VI The IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 89) this week considered the draft amendments to SOLAS Chapter VI regarding the prohibition of the blending of bulk liquid cargoes during the sea voyage.These amendments were developed by the Sub-committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG) to mandate the circular developed to prohibit the blending of bulk liquid cargoes onboard during the sea voyage.During its discussions, MSC also considered a proposal from the Netherlands to develop and approve an additional regulation specifically to prohibit production processes onboard ships that result in new products.The importance of this issue was acknowledged by the Committee. However, noting the technical aspects of developing such regulations, the Committee decided to refer this to the next session of BLG (BLG 16) for further consideration and subsequent advice to the next session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 90).The draft amendment to SOLAS Chapter VI, which the Committee has approved, will be circulated in accordance with SOLAS article VIII with a view to adoption at MSC 90.The proposal by Netherlands can be accessed hereSource: Intertanko

Two of the longest established marine safety companies working together Chemring Marine, which specialises in marine distress signals, reports that it has secured a five-year contract to supply its Pains Wessex and Comet products to the Survitec Group.The new agreement will see all existing and new companies that are part of the Survitec Group working exclusively with Chemring Marine and Chemring Australia. Survitec companies will fit all new liferafts and serviced liferafts with Pains Wessex and Comet SOLAS commercial marine distress signals.Chemring points out that the agreement sees two of the longest established marine safety companies working together. Of the Survitec group companies, Beaufort dates back to 1854 and RFD was founded in 1920. The Pains Wessex and Comet brands of marine distress signals have been established for over 100 years.Chemring Marine, which supplies SOLAS and MED-compliant products in a range of marine markets, is known for its campaigning stance in improved global marine safety regulations, including calling for standardised rules on replacing dated safety products.Doug Baxter, CEO Survitec says, "Survitec is very pleased to extend its existing cooperation with Chemring Marine. The company has reliably supplied our group for many decades and this agreement further enhances our strategic partnership. ...

SOLAS - Mandatory MSDS for MARPOL Annex I cargoes and for bunkers Effective 1 January 2011, SOLAS requires that each ship must be provided with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for oil cargoes (MARPOL Annex I cargoes) and for oil fuel (bunkers) as defined in MARPOL. The MSDS have to be provided prior to loading such oil as cargo in bulk or as oil fuel. Additionally, the IMO has recommended a format and content for the MSDS (IMO Resolution MSC.286(86)).Therefore, after 1 January 2011, parties to SOLAS can be expected to verify that ships have the required MSDS.Source : IMO