In light of a series of catastrophic fire incidents, it is anticipated that countries will conduct a thorough evaluation of ship fire safety, with specific attention given to fire safety systems and secure on-board procedures and practices.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shipping industry has faced challenges when it comes to conducting surveys and inspections physically on board ships. As a result of social distancing requirements during the pandemic, remote surveys and inspections for the certification of materials and components... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has announced a temporary measure - a remote inspection regime - as an additional tool within its Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) programme. This temporary measure has been developed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 between an inspector and ships’... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 5) agreed on measures improving the microclimate in totally enclosed lifeboats
The Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control starts a inspection campaign on MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution) from 1 Sept to 30 Nov 2018 – Checklist and Guidance provided.
The Riyadh MoU initiates concentration inspection campaign on crew familiarisation for enclosed space entry
The European Commission (EC) has listened and reacted to industry’s concern about adhering to the upcoming deadline on 31 December 2020 for the European Union’s Ship Recycling Regulations (EUSRR) inventory of hazardous materials (IHM) owing to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The new ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The Brazilian Maritime Authority imposes new inspection requirement for aged vessels carrying solid bulk cargoes.
