Amendments

MLC amendments 2016 on crew welfare enter into force

The second set of amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) for improving crew safety and welfare have entered into force, as of 8 January 2019. The amendments, agreed in 2016, are comprised of additions to the guidelines of Regulation 4.3. They cover health and safety protection and accident prevention.

According to clarification given by Nautilus International, the three changes relate to the following points:

  • account is to be taken of the latest version of the guidance on eliminating...

https://safety4sea.com/mlc-amendments-2016-on-crew-welfare-enter-into-force/

Upgrading from automated to autonomous shipping

Autonomous ship is a marine vessel with sensors, automated navigation, propulsion and auxiliary systems, with the necessary decision logic to follow mission plans, sense the environment, adjust mission execution according to the environment, and potentially operate without human intervention. The maritime industry benefits by autonomous vessels since the latter includes operational efficiency, human error reduction, emission reduction, increased safety, and operational cost reduction.

The idea...

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IMO: Which amendments entered into force from 1st January 2019

As of 1st January 2019, amendments to the bunker delivery note have entered into force, relating to the supply of marine fuel oil to ships, which have fitted alternative mechanisms to comply with the IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap. Other amendments that entered into force this year include the IMSBC Code 2017 amendment and the amendments to designate North Sea and Baltic Sea as ECAs, while the data collection on fuel oil consumption also begins.

Bunker delivery note amendments enter into force only a...

https://safety4sea.com/imo-which-amendments-entered-into-force-from-1st-january-2019/

Singapore: Amendment to reporting procedures for ships manoeuvring

With effect from 6 December 2018, Singapore’s port limits have been revised. The MPA Singapore issued a new circular informing that, from 19 December 2018, vessels shall comply with the amended reporting procedures for vessels manoeuvring in port. Also, all power driven vessels, irrespective of size, will be required to be fitted with a working transponder as a port entry requirement.

East Johor Strait, Keppel Harbour, Cruise Bay, Sinki, Pasir Panjang, West Jurong, West Johor Strait, Eastern and...

https://safety4sea.com/singapore-amendment-to-reporting-procedures-for-ships-manoeuvring/

Overview of amendments adopted and approved at MSC 100

Along with a major focus on the regulatory scoping exercise for autonomous ships, the landmark 100th session of IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 100) held on 3-7 December, pushed further regulatory work on shipping safety, with the adoption of amendments to the SPS Code and the STCW Code, as well as the approval of draft amendments and guidelines.

Adoption of amendments

The MSC adopted Amendments:

  • to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code), including a revised chapter 8 on...

https://safety4sea.com/overview-of-amendments-adopted-and-approved-at-msc-100/

Ukraine to comply with IMO load lines convention

Ukraine has acceded to the 1988 Protocol relating to the International Convention on Load Lines. On Wednesday, December 5, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, agreed with IMO to deposit the instruments of accession.

The 1988 Protocol relating to the International Convention on Load Lines defines the limitations on the draught to which a ship may be loaded. It makes a significant contribution to the ship’s safety. These limits are given in the form of freeboards,...

https://safety4sea.com/ukraine-to-comply-with-imo-load-lines-convention/

Watch: IMO’s MSC 100 begins with a busy safety agenda

On the occasion of the opening of the 100th session of Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 100), the IMO issued a short film reviewing its basic activities in the area of shipping safety. IMO’s MSC 100 started for its milestone 100th session on 3 December, with a busy agenda encompassing maritime autonomous surface ships, fatigue guidance for seafarers, polar shipping, goal-based standards and other agenda items.

Autonomous ships

Key on the agenda is the issue of autonomous ships. MSC will receive the...

https://safety4sea.com/watch-imos-msc-100-begins-with-a-busy-safety-agenda/

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