War in Ukraine: Guidance regarding maritime security implications
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Crewless ships, cyber security and ballast water issues top agenda for Marine Committee
A broad range of “hot” industry issues kept BIMCO’s Marine Committee busy at its recent meeting at BIMCO House.
IMO to start comprehensive review of STCW Convention and Code
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the IMO has agreed to start a comprehensive review and revision of the STCW Convention and Code.
Have your say on operations in Nigerian ports and terminals
MACN survey on operations in Nigerian ports and terminals
Cyber risk and autonomous ships
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.
New publication offers updated maritime security guidance for mariners operating off West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea
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.
EU increases reporting requirements for handling, shipping, and transporting goods
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.
Guidelines published on developing and implementing SMS fit for alternative fuels
A set of guidelines has been developed for strengthening Safety Management Systems (SMS) for the use of alternative fuels in the maritime industry.
Port reception facilities and port state control on the agenda
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.
Report from the Human Element Training and Watchkeeping sub-committee at the IMO
BIMCO's summary of what happened at the IMO's Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping subcommittee in February 2023
