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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A broad range of “hot” industry issues kept BIMCO’s Marine Committee busy at its recent meeting at BIMCO House.
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the IMO has agreed to start a comprehensive review and revision of the STCW Convention and Code.
MACN survey on operations in Nigerian ports and terminals
BIMCO has submitted four papers to the Maritime Safety Committee. The papers discuss how autonomous ships should be tried before they are allowed to operate, and that cyber risk management should be part of the ship’s Safety Management System.
Industry organisations, supported by government and military organisations, have worked together to produce a new publication that will help mariners detect, deter and delay external threats to their safety. Best Management Practices to Enhance Maritime Security for Vessels & Mariners Operating Off ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The EU is making it stricter to report how goods are handled, shipped, and transported with the new Import Control System 2 (ICS2) starting 3 June 2024. Not following these rules could cause delays and even sanctions.
A set of guidelines has been developed for strengthening Safety Management Systems (SMS) for the use of alternative fuels in the maritime industry.
IMO will hold its 4th Sub-committee meeting on Implementation of IMO instruments (III) the so called III 4 meeting 25 to 29 September 2017.
