International Shipping Regulations That Enter Into Force

Potential consequences from the fallout of the commonly referred IMO-2020 were overshadowed by the impact of COVID-19, says a recent regulation update published on Standard Club website.

The article also provides an overview of some of the important international regulations that will enter into force in end-2020 and 2021, including the European Union (EU) requirement in relation to ship recycling.

Here’s an excerpt from that article.

Regulations which came in December 2020

ILO Maritime Labour...

https://mfame.guru/international-shipping-regulations-that-enter-into-force/

Latest Bombshell from Britain! Regulations To Remain on Papers?

Viswa Lab in its latest technical update has quoted the report published in GCaptain, regarding the British government stating reasons including the COVID‐19 problems for suspending its IMO 2020 fuel checks and has explained its views.

No enforcement of regulation?

The British government, due to various reasons including the COVID‐19 problems, has decided not to undertake any enforcement activity on the ships coming to Britain. 

More countries to follow?

Viswa Lab anticipates this move from Britain...

http://mfame.guru/latest-bombshell-from-britainregulations-to-remain-on-papers/

2020 Fuel Regulations – Implementation Guidelines from IMO

This Technical Update  from the Viswa Lab catalogues all the information made available from the IMO (International Maritime Organization) in order to help the implementation of the 2020 fuel regulations.

Ship Implementation Planning Guidance

This has been developed by IMO for consistent implementation of the MARPOL regulations coming into effect from 1st Jan 2020. This will carry sections on;

  • Risk assessment and mitigation plans
  • Fuel oil system modifications and tank cleaning
  • Fuel oil...

http://mfame.guru/2020-fuel-regulations-implementation-guidelines-from-imo/