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e-Navigation high on the agenda of IMO NCSR 4
The IMO NCSR considers technical and operational matters related to safety of navigation on board ships. The next meeting agenda will cover modernisation of GMDSS and e-Navigation as the two main topics.
Amendments to California’s Marine Invasive Species Program will come into force soon
California has amended regulation in section 2298.5 in Article 4.8 of Title 2, Division 3 of Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations. The regulatory changes become effective on 1 January 2021. It changes the way ships should submit information through the Marine Invasive Species Program Annu... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO provides regulation overview for extension of seafarers’ certificates
In light of the preventive measures taken by ports states, making crew change and repatriation difficult, if not impossible, many flag states and administrations are taking a pragmatic approach to statutory certificates and agreements in line with IMO circular 4204, add. 5.
BIMCO submits proposal to IMO to extend BWM experience-building phase
BIMCO has submitted a proposal to the upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 77 with the aim to extend the experience-building phase (EBP) associated with the International convention for the control and management of Ships’ ballast water and sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention). The ex... Please follow the link to continue reading.
MEPC reaffirms that early movers of ballast water systems are not penalised
MEPC 71 progressed in ensuring smoother implementation of the ballast water convention. One of the achievements was reaffirming the agreement regarding the provisions for non-penalisation of early movers that have installed ballast water management systems according to G8 guidelines.
IMO backs the industry proposal for prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil in 2020
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 5) met in London this week. This is a short overview of the most important points discussed.
International Transport Workers' Federation
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Enhancing safety in pilot transfer arrangements: a comprehensive look at the new SOLAS amendments
Despite past efforts by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to improve pilot transfer arrangement (PTA) safety, accidents and fatalities continue due to unsafe arrangements, faulty equipment, and inadequate maintenance, prompting the IMO to revise existing PTA requirements.
Spain
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