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Tokyo – ClassNK has released “FAQs on the EU-ETS for Shipping (2nd Edition)”. Following the enforcement of the amendment to the EU-ETS Directive and the issuance of supporting regulations, … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/faqs-on-the-eu-ets-for-shipping/
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With 90% of goods transported by sea, companies rely on seafarers to keep their supply chains moving. As human rights due diligence (HRDD) laws expand in scope and reach, many companies are falling … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/how-to-respect-the-human-rights-of-seafarers-shipping-cargo/
The Port Authority of New South Wales will implement a uniform method for approving marine pilot ladder arrangements in all ports within the state, effective from October 1st, as reported by DCN.
Pilot ladder-related issuesThe Port Authority of NSW has identified pilot ladder-related issues as significant factors contributing to several incidents during pilot transfers. In response, they have released an instruction sheet emphasizing the importance of proper ladder...
Following extensive use and feedback, the ‘Crew Welfare Management and Mental Wellness’ guide of INTERTANKO has now been updated and is presented as a second edition.
The updated guidance includes advice on helping seafarers to deal with emotional stress and overcome negative feelings.
Guidance on mental well-beingAdditional guidance on cyber-related issues has been included and this is important as electronic communication has proved to be key during the pandemic.
While this guidance has been...
https://mfame.guru/intertanko-updates-guidance-on-crew-welfare-management/
ABS reports that
This Guide refers to relevant international regulations and guidelines that are considered to be applicable. While it is the intent of this Guide to be consistent with the regulations and guidelines, it is recommended that the users of this Guide refer to the most recent...
https://safety4sea.com/abs-issues-amended-guide-on-ballast-water-treatment/
Panama’s Ship Registry provides guidance on operators regarding ways to implement the necessary security measures to prevent stowaway’s access either at sea or on arrival. As the guidance says, when a stowaway is discovered, this is an indication of a failure in the implementation of the Ship Security Plan (SSP).
Namely, when calling at port and as long as they stay in a port with a risk of a stowaway embarkation, Panamanian flagged vessels are recommended to implement the following preventive...
Muhammad Usman, LR’s voice on marine fuels, provides his answers regarding the most frequently asked questions, aiming to assist shipowners and operators prepare as best as they can for the 1 January 2020 deadline.
To support anyone preparing for the 2020 sulphur cap, and specifically shipowners and operators, LR has created and answered a set of the most frequently asked questions:
Is a Ship Implementation Plan (SIP) mandatory?
Mr. Usman says that a SIP is not mandatory, but it is ship-specific...
https://safety4sea.com/how-can-the-2020-sulphur-cap-affect-the-shipping-industry/
Specifically, the...
https://safety4sea.com/dnv-gl-presents-updated-bulk-cargo-liquefaction-guidance-2/
A book has been launched, focusing on dredging. ‘Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure’ provides guidance on how to design, implement and manage a water infrastructure project with a dredging component.
‘Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure’ presents insights from a team of scientists and industry experts. It also contains contributions from specialists, and it serves as a guide to deliver dredging projects that improve the natural and socio-economic systems.
Recent dredging approaches...
https://safety4sea.com/book-launched-to-boost-sustainable-dredging/
USCG announced that the Marine Safety Center (MSC) published an updated Plan Review Guidelines and Design Verification Guidelines, regarding: GEN 05 – ‘Stability Test Procedures’.
This Plan Review Guideline provides guidance and information for carrying out successful stability test and submitting stability test procedures to the MSC.
It applies to vessels certificated under any subchapter of 46 CFR.
In order for the US Coast Guard to issue a stability letter to a vessel with approved lightship...
https://safety4sea.com/uscg-updates-guidelines-for-successful-stability-tests/