IACS Publishes Unified Requirement on Remote Classification Surveys

IACS Secretary General, Robert Ashdown

The significant impact of the COVID19 pandemic on the maritime industry resulted in an increase in the deployment of remote surveys by IACS Members to ensure the maritime industry was able to continue functioning in as smooth and efficient a manner as possible.

Noting many IACS Members introduced remote survey aspects prior to the pandemic, advancements in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) together with the experience and knowledge gained...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/07/iacs-publishes-unified-requirement-on-remote-classification-surveys/

DNV’s Remote Survey To Assess Statutory Regulation

  • With rising use of remote surveys, feedback from shipowners is helping DNV to optimize this approach to assessing compliance with class and statutory regulation.
  • It aims at making it easier and safer for crew members acting as our eyes and ears on ships.
  • Seafarers play key roles in enabling remote surveys to deliver superior safety and business benefits to their shipmates and owners.

Kamlesd Kumar, Head of Section, Operational Centre and Class Systematics, writes for DNV about the seafarers...

https://mfame.guru/dnvs-remote-survey-to-assess-statutory-regulation/

How to prepare for remote surveys?

How to prepare for remote surveys?

Seafarers play key roles in remote surveys onboard the vessels to assess compliance with class and statutory regulation.

Acting as our eyes and ears on board, they are being guided by trained DNV remote surveyors. So, how does it work, what is the experience for seafarers, and what documentation is needed?  While requirements such as advance documentation can be similar from case to case, survey methods may vary across vessels. As the practice spreads, seafarers...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/15/how-to-prepare-for-remote-surveys/

Guidance On Remote Surveys for EU IHM

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator issued a Technical Circular for its exceptional agreement for remote surveys/sampling to conduct onboard RMI-flagged vessels with respect to the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) required under EU Regulation 1257/2013.

Remote Survey/Sampling

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, onboard attendance is not possible for an IHM Expert Company for the purposes of conducting the sampling portion of the IHM Part I preparation, so the...

https://mfame.guru/guidance-on-remote-surveys-for-eu-ihm/

Bureau Veritas & PSA Marine have successfully completed a remote marine survey for ‘PSA Aspen’, an LNG dual fuel PSA Marine harbour tug

Bureau Veritas & PSA Marine have successfully completed a remote marine survey for ‘PSA Aspen’, an LNG dual fuel PSA Marine harbour tug

FIRST REMOTE MARINE SURVEY CONDUCTED FOR HARBOUR TUG IN SINGAPORE

Ready for a “New Normal” in the wake of COVID-19 

Singapore, 22 June 2020 – Bureau Veritas Marine Singapore (“BV”), in collaboration with PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd (“PSA Marine”), has successfully completed a remote marine survey for ‘PSA Aspen’, an LNG dual fuel PSA Marine harbour tug. Supported by the...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/06/22/bureau-veritas-psa-marine-have-successfully-completed-a-remote-marine-survey-for-psa-aspen-an-lng-dual-fuel-psa-marine-harbour-tug/

Industry Opts Remote Surveys To Face New COVID-19 Outbreak Challenges

  • LISCR opts for RINA’s remote surveys on the rise amid COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Decision of LISCR to be shortly be followed by other Flag Administrations.
  • Remote surveys ensure operational continuity, protecting personnel from exposure to the virus, while also increasing efficiency.

The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) opts to use RINA’s remote technology for inspections of Liberian flagged vessels amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reports Safety4Sea.

Other flag administrations to...

https://mfame.guru/industry-opts-remote-surveys-to-face-new-covid-19-outbreak-challenges/

Class NK Going for More Rational Remote ICT Surveys

In a major development, Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released “Guidelines for Remote Surveys” in preparation for carrying out remote surveys  using ICT (Information and Communication Technology), says a press release published on their website.

What’s in it?

The guidelines outline requirements to apply to remote surveys for some types of occasional surveys, and from now on ClassNK will implement remote surveys that satisfy the requirements.

Sophisticated Rational Surveys

ClassNK has...

http://mfame.guru/class-nk-going-for-more-rational-remote-ict-surveys/

ClassNK releases “Guidelines for Remote Surveys” – ICT utilization in remote surveys

ClassNK releases “Guidelines for Remote Surveys” – ICT utilization in remote surveys

Tokyo – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released “Guidelines for Remote Surveys” in preparation for carrying out remote surveys (*1) using ICT (Information and Communication Technology) (*2). The guidelines outline requirements to apply to remote surveys for some types of occasional surveys, and from now on ClassNK will implement remote surveys that satisfy the requirements.

ClassNK has been...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/10/04/classnk-releases-guidelines-for-remote-surveys-ict-utilization-in-remote-surveys/

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