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Aframax Tankers Runs Aground in Suez Canal
According to GAC.com, two Aframax tankers ran aground while transiting Suez Canal near the 132 kilometer mark, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?Two Aframax tankers in ballast ran aground while transiting Suez Canal near the 132 kilometer mark, about to enter Great Bitter Lake in northbound convoy. According to GAC, the tankers remain unidentified.
- The first tanker ran aground at 1010 LT (UTC +2) and was refloated at 1320 LT.
- The second tanker ran aground later, as she was sailing in a...
https://mfame.guru/aframax-tankers-runs-aground-in-suez-canal/
Foreign Flagged Ships Detained In The UK
Four foreign-flagged ships were detained in the United Kingdom in December for failing Port State Control inspections, according to the Maritime Coastguard Agency, says an article published in ship & bunker.
What Happened ?Among a slew of defects found on the Ayress, ballast, fuel and other tanks were found to be holed.
Ayress is a general cargo ship controlled by Irish shipping interests, according to ship database equasis.
Another vessel, Smarta, was detained for among other reasons,...
https://mfame.guru/foreign-flagged-ships-detained-in-the-uk/
Investigator testifies Golden Ray violated stability regulations
A naval architect testified Tuesday that the Golden Ray’s ballast level was not compliant with stability regulations when the vehicle carrier capsized while departing the Port of Brunswick in September 2019.
“If the vessel had kept the additional ballast on board that was discharged during the Freeport-to-Jacksonville voyage, this would have resulted in full compliance with the 2008 Intact Stability Code and likely would have prevented the capsize,” said Lt. Ian Oviatt of the U.S. Coast Guard...
https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/investigator-testifies-golden-ray-violated-stability-regulations
USCG extends BWTS compliance dates due to COVID-19
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin to inform all shipowners and operators about the adjustments to the extension policy for vessels impacted by the pandemic.
Due to the major disruptions in the supply chain and workforce that COVID-19 has resulted, USCG understands that owners and operators may find it difficult to be in line with the Coast Guard Ballast Water Management Regulations set forth...
https://safety4sea.com/uscg-extends-bwts-compliance-dates-due-to-covid-19/
USCG issues 26th BWMS type approval
The Marine Safety Center issued the 26th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to BAWAT A/S, after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060.
The treatment principle of the BAWAT BWMS MK2 consists of heat treatment during ballasting, de-ballasting, or internal transfers. This approval covers models with maximum intake treatment rated capacities between 50 m3/h and 5,000 m3/h.
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USCG receives another application for BWMS type approval
The US Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Center received an application for type approval for the ATPS-BLUEsys Ballast Water Management System manufactured by Malaysian Panasonic Environmental Systems & Engineering Co., Ltd.
MSC will review the application for compliance with USCG regulations in 46 CFR 162.060.
Once it has been determined that the application meets the requirements, the MSC will issue a type approval certificate.
In late December, the USCG received two applications for BWMS Type Approval
https://safety4sea.com/uscg-receives-another-application-for-bwms-type-approval/
Ballast water sampling in Ukraine: Update
Ballast water sampling in Ukraine has experienced many changes and updates through the years, with the last update informing that the ‘State Ecological Inspection for Protection of the Black Sea’ is closing down.
February 2020
It is reported that the Ukrainian Government is closing down the ‘State Ecological Inspection for Protection of the Black Sea’ as the responsibilities for testing the quality of the ballast water will be shifted to regional departments.
North Club’s local correspondent,...
https://safety4sea.com/ballast-water-sampling-in-ukraine-update/
USCG issues 25th BWMS type approval
The Marine Safety Center issued the 25th Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Miura Co., Ltd., after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060.
The treatment principle of the Miura HK-S(E) consists of filtration with UV treatment at uptake and discharge. This approval covers models with maximum intake treatment rated capacities between 200 m3/h and 900 m3/h.
So far, HANLA IMS...
ABS issues updated ballast water management advisory
As the 2020 sulphur cap came into force, ABS issued a Ballast Water Management Advisory focusing on recent updated regulatory requirements, developments in technology, and important information for compliance.
A BWMS installed on board a vessel is to be an IMO Member State type-approved and certified system and the installation of this system is to have the prior approval/ acceptance of the vessel’s flag Administration. It is recognized that each BWMS is tested, approved and certified in its...
https://safety4sea.com/abs-issues-updated-ballast-water-management-advisory/