The annual Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table, published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), highlights a 25% increase in flag states reporting on seafarer labour standards compared to last year.
Each year flag states must report on labour standards as part of their ILO audit commitments. Some of the labour standards specific to seafarers include repatriation of seafarers, accommodation provision,...
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the latest Flag State Performance Table (2020/2021) which finds that many of the largest flag states – including the Marshall Islands, Hong Kong (China), Singapore as well as the Bahamas and Cyprus– continue to perform to an exceptionally high standard, with traditional flags and open registers performing equally well, reads a press release by ICS.
Flag states performanceAmongst the 10 largest ship registers (by dead weight tonnage),...
https://mfame.guru/ics-launches-new-flag-state-performance-table/
This call comes as the impact of COVID-19 outbreak has made global headlines throughout the maritime industry, in particular the cruise ship industry.
Firstly, the Diamond Princess was quarantined at the Port of Yokohama in Japan in February, dominating international coverage.
Last week, the Grand...
The IMO has recently put under the microscope over 300 ships involved in fraudulent vessel registrations operating without the knowledge of governments they claim to represent, according to data provided by the Standard P&I Club.
In the wake of recent geopolitical tensions and several sanctions impositions on countries such as Iran and North Korea, some ships have used tactics to avoid these sanctions such as turning off their AIS (automatic identification system) or falsely reporting their flag...
https://safety4sea.com/over-300-ships-involved-in-fraudulent-registries/
Στις αρχές Ιουλίου οι αρχές του Γιβραλτάρ και το βρετανικό Βασιλικό Πολεμικό Ναυτικό είχαν δεσμεύσει το ιρανικών συμφερόντων δεξαμενόπλοιο «Grace 1», με την κατηγορία ότι παρανόμως μετέφερε πετρέλαιο στη Συρία παραβιάζοντας, έτσι, τις σχετικές κυρώσεις της ΕΕ. Η ναυτιλιακή αρχή του Παναμά έσπευσε να ενημερώσει ότι από τις 29 Μαΐου το εν λόγω πλοίο είχε αφαιρεθεί από το νηολόγιό του.
Λίγες ημέρες αργότερα το Ιράν δέσμευσε το υπό σημαία Παναμά δεξαμενόπλοιο «MT Riah» με την κατηγορία ότι μετέφερε...
https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2019/07/29/voles-kai-apo-ta-flag-states-dechetai-i-techerani/
Amid an ongoing diplomatic tension globally, Panama said it will withdraw its flag from vessels that violate sanctions and international legislation, the Panama Maritime Authority told Reuters. This comes following removal of about 60 ships linked to Iran and Syria from the Panamanian registry in recent months.
The announcement comes by Rafael Cigarruista, general director of Merchant Marine from Panama’s Maritime Authority, in light of the recent de-listing of the supertanker ‘Grace 1’, over...
https://safety4sea.com/panama-to-de-list-more-vessels-that-violate-sanctions/
As Reuters reports, many are the shipping companies leaving Britain’s shipping registry in light of the uncertain feeling of Britain’s departure from the European Union and future commercial relations. The departures could also disrupt any plans the British Government has to secure additional space on ships to help cope with potential trade disruption, under the possibility of a no-deal Brexit.
On May, 2019, P&O Ferries sued the British Government over the settlement, claiming that its rival,...
https://safety4sea.com/shipping-companies-exit-british-flag-as-brexit-approaches/
The Paris MoU Committee approved the 2018 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flags and Recognized Organizations (ROs). These lists will apply from 1 July 2019. The list is based on the total number of inspections and detentions over a 3-year rolling period for flags with at least 30 inspections in that period.
Namely, the ‘White, Grey and Black (WGB) List’ presents the full spectrum, from quality flags to flags with a poor performance that are considered high or very high...
https://safety4sea.com/paris-mou-publishes-performance-list-for-2018-1-flag-added-to-white-list/
The Isle of Man Ship Registry issued its annual report, presenting data provided by the Registry’s Port State Control (PSC) activity throughout 2018. The report noted a total of nine detentions of Isle of Man vessels during 2018.
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According to SAMSA acting Chief Executive Officer, Sobantu Tilayi, the withdrawal of the threat took place after discussions between SAMSA, other Member States of the IMO and the organization.
Namely, M...
https://safety4sea.com/imo-to-adopt-new-approach-over-stcw-white-list-process/