New safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels

New safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels

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Seafarers will be better protected as new UK rules come into force to tighten up safety for those who work in enclosed spaces on board vessels.

The updated legislation goes further than that currently required under international maritime law and is part of the ongoing commitment by the UK to seafarer welfare.

Enclosed spaces include chain lockers, cargo holds, duct keels and water tanks – or any area that has been left closed...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/14/new-safety-rules-for-enclosed-spaces-on-board-vessels/

ClassNK Releases Amendments To Its Rules and Guidance

  • ClassNK has released amendments to its Rules and Guidance.
  • It is for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships issued on 30 June 2020.
  • It is revising its Rules and Guidance to make them more rational and transparent.
  • It has released a series of 48 amendments.

Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships issued on 30 June 2020, says a press release published on their website.

Rules and guidance revision

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https://mfame.guru/classnk-releases-amendments-to-its-rules-and-guidance/

10 Weirdest Cruise Ship Rules That You Probably Never Knew!

According to an article published in Travel News, there are a plethora of rules that you need to follow if you’re on a cruise ship.

While there are normal rules like no smoking and making sure you have the correct documentation for each country, there are other rules most people don’t even realize they have to abide by before shipping out. Read on to find out 10 of them.

10 No Shaking Hands With The Captain!

Depending on the age of the person, there are plenty of people who would love the honor of...

http://mfame.guru/10-weirdest-cruise-ship-rules-that-you-probably-never-knew/

ClassNK announces partial revision on the steel vessel rules

On December 25, 2018, classification society ClassNK announced a partial revision of ‘Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships’ in order to upgrade the rules to include the latest developments and requirements of the shipping industry.

The classification society regularly revise technical rules based on the latest results from relevant research and development projects, feedback from damage investigations, requests from industry as well as changes made to relevant...

https://safety4sea.com/classnk-announces-partial-revision-on-the-steel-vessel-rules/