Mooring operations involve potential risks. IMO has therefore reviewed and amended the relevant SOLAS requirements.
More flexibility for safety regulations
A proactive approach for safety
Safety is what the regulatory work of IMO and classification societies is all about. A set of draft guidelines up for final voting at MSC 101 in June 2019 addresses a number of important concerns and reflects a new regulation philosophy that promises more flexibility.
While in the past, IMO and other regulatory...
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