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USCG: QUALSHIP 21 status during 2019

In its annual PSC report for 2019, the USCG provided an update on its QUALSHIP 21 program, which ended calendar year 2019 with 2,936 vessels enrolled. By the end of 2019, 51 ships received the E-Zero designation.

Despite the decrease in total detentions in 2019, four flag administrations lost their eligibility while two additional flags, Cyprus and the Republic of Korea, became eligible.

On the contrary, in 2018, USCG welcomed nine flag administrations into the program with only one losing their...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-qualship-21-status-during-2019/

Vessel hygiene to prevent COVID-19 spread

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than ever maintaining a good housekeeping onboard can help prevent the virus spread. In view of this, the American P&I Club reminds key tips which are important to follow in general for a safe workplace onboard a vessel.

The appearance of ships and shipboard equipment on the outside suggests how well things are operating on the inside, and more importantly contributes to the health, safety and happiness of the vessel and crew.

”Housekeeping oversights rarely go...

https://safety4sea.com/vessel-hygiene-to-prevent-covid-19-spread/

COVID19 Port State Control Guidance from USCG, Indian Ocean MoU & Tokyo MoU

The USCG issued guidance regarding the difficulties the international shipping and transportation industry is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, reports Safety4sea.

Noting the impact of the COVID-19 the member Authorities of Indian Ocean MOU has agreed to consider the issue of extending periods of service on board ships and accept there may be a need to apply flexibility under the circumstances.

Guidance for dealing with COVID-19 impact

As a general principal requests would be considered on a...

http://mfame.guru/covid19-port-state-control-guidance-from-uscg-indian-ocean-mou-tokyo-mou/

Paris MoU: Guidance regarding COVID-19 impact

Paris MoU has developed temporary guidance for its Member Authorities during the COVID-19 crisis. The guidance recognises that there is a need to apply flexibility under these special circumstances.

The current situation amid COVID-19 pandemic has made Member Authorities to implement national measures which are affecting the region’s PSC regime.

Acknowledging the crisis within international shipping, Paris MoU work with Member Authorities seeks to protect health and safety of Port State Control...

https://safety4sea.com/paris-mou-guidance-regarding-covid-19-impact/

USCG issues PSC Guidance on COVID-19

The USCG issued guidance regarding the difficulties the international shipping and transportation industry is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. While acknowledging the need for protecting the health and safety of shoreside and seafarers, USCG also note that it is essential to keep supply chains open, further noting the difficulties shipowners are facing to arrange vessel surveys and issue related certificates.

The USCG, as well as Tokyo MOU, Paris MOU and Indian MOU which have previously...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-issues-psc-guidance-on-covid-19/

UK MCA: Survey and inspection amid COVID-19

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued a marine information notice which sets out the policy of the MCA with respect to UK Vessels which are prevented from arranging the relevant Surveys, Inspections and Audits required for compliance with the relevant Statutory Instruments due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Specifically, the UK MCA has implemented contingency plans to mitigate disruption to essential statutory activities during the current worldwide coronavirus pandemic. The aim of the...

https://safety4sea.com/uk-mca-survey-and-inspection-amid-covid-19/

Indian Ocean MoU: Key results of CIC on emergency systems

The Indian Ocean MoU shared its preliminary results on the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Emergency Systems and Procedures that took place in the region from 1 September 2019 and 30 November 2019. During that period, IOMOU authorities detained a total of nine ships for issues related to the CIC.

This campaign was conducted in conjunction with the CIC of the Tokyo MoU, Paris MoU and other MoUs. The Campaign aimed to establish that ships are capable of responding appropriately to...

https://safety4sea.com/indian-ocean-mou-key-results-of-cic-on-emergency-systems/

Fishing vessels in Antarctic fail safety checks, report finds

Fishing cargo vessels operating in Antarctic waters are failing a majority of their safety inspections, Greenpeace International announced after analyzing PSC inspection records. The 26 reefers recorded transferring catch from fishing boats in the Antarctic in the period 2017-2019 failed 70% – 119 out of 168 – of their environmental and workers’ safety inspections in the same period, the organization said.

The Greenpeace International report ‘Fishy Business’ maps out the world of ‘transshipment’...

https://safety4sea.com/fishing-vessels-in-antarctic-fail-safety-checks-report-finds/

Non-compliant fuel carriage ban enters into force

Following a relatively smooth implementation of the main part of the IMO 2020 regulation, the next level of the non-compliant fuel carriage ban has now entered into force. Starting from 1st March 2020, ships are banned from even carrying fuel that contains a sulphur content higher than 0.5%, unless there is a scrubber installed.

In regard to the implementation, the International Chamber of Shipping issued a warning to shipowners and operators of the ban and reiterated the fact that any ships...

https://safety4sea.com/non-compliant-fuel-carriage-ban-enters-into-force/

EMSA publishes Q&A on ban list and banning procedures

In order to provide some clarity regarding Port State Control, EMSA published a Q&A answering the most frequent questions on the ban list and on the banning procedures.

Q. Which bans can be imposed according to the Directive 2009/16/EC?

A. The ban due to multiple detentions, the ban for jumped detention, and the ban for not calling into the indicated repair yard.

Q. Which ship types can be banned under Article 16 (multiple detentions)?

A. All ship types.

Q. What are the “Black”, “Grey” and ”White”...

https://safety4sea.com/emsa-publishes-qa-on-ban-list-and-banning-procedures/

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