Addressing safety concerns of alternative fuels on ships, including design, operation, and training gaps, is essential for managing risks and supporting safe decarbonisation efforts, with ongoing IMO and industry collaborations working to develop guidelines and enhance crew readiness.
See an overview of BIMCO's content for members about sanctions. This is not a substitute for legal advice.
The AMSA Marine Notice 7/2017 addresses the following areas; Software quality assurance, Anomalies, ECDIS data presentation and performance check dataset, Chart carriage requirements, Mode of ECDIS operation, ECDIS training requirements and Port state control inspections.
BIMCO has hired Thomas Damsgaard to head its presence in the Americas. Read the interview with him about his role and plans.
Launched today, the new Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment levels if it is to avoid a serious shortage in the total supply of officers by 2026. Given the growing demand for STCW c... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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The 4th session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 4) ended 3 February 2017 in London.
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The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the IMO has agreed to start a comprehensive review and revision of the STCW Convention and Code.
BIMCO House was originally built as a summer home by a Danish industrialist shortly after the First World War and was later converted into a school for young women. BIMCO moved into the property in 1990. Today it is BIMCO's headquarters and is also used for training and courses as well as conference... Please follow the link to continue reading.
