Autonomous shipping, Covid-19 impact, security and fuel safety in spotlight
The foundations for the future development of a regulatory framework for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) will be laid at the 103rd session of IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), held in remote session from 5 to14 May 2021. The Committee will consider the outcome of a regulatory scoping exercise on MASS carried out over the last couple of years and identify priorities for further work. In addition...
Law and order in time of crisis: Keeping Europe afloat
Wednesday 5 May 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.18.2
Commentary: ECB asset purchases dilute European rule of law
By Thomas Mayer in Frankfurt
Political expediency is diluting the rule of law in the European Union’s monetary and fiscal policy. This may help financial markets in the shorter term, but the long-term consequences will be grim. By signalling to bond traders that it will buy newly issued government bonds in the secondary market in its purchase...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/05/law-and-order-in-time-of-crisis-keeping-europe-afloat/
Maritime Cyber Risk Management*
MSC.428(98) – Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems
In 2017, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted resolution MSC.428(98) on Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems (SMS). This resolution requires the SMS to consider cyber risk management in accordance with the objectives and functional requirements of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. In particular, the IMO Resolution...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/04/maritime-cyber-risk-management/
IMCA publishes guidance for surface swimmers
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published a new guidance document ‘Surface Swimmers’ (IMCA D 066). Historically surface swimmers have been used to complete a variety of offshore work tasks in the field and this new guidance provides firm recommendations for matters to be considered when planning surface swimming operations; PPE for the surface swimmer and the standby...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/04/imca-publishes-guidance-for-surface-swimmers/
BCG: Deep Tech for the Rest of Us
To BCG’s network and all allaboutshipping viewers all over Planet Ocean,
From Rich Lesser:
I recently asked my colleague Antoine Gourévitch, one of our top emerging-technology experts, to predict which of the exciting new technologies—quantum computing, blockchain, the next generation of AI, synthetic biology, nanotechnology—will be behind the biggest innovations and most important societal solutions through this decade and beyond.
I learned a lot from Antoine’s...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/04/bcg-deep-tech-for-the-rest-of-us/
Central banks set the stage for innovation in payment systems
Tuesday 4 May 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.18.1
Commentary: Fnality targets cross-border opportunities
By Philip Moore in London
Rhomaios Ram, chief executive officer of Fnality, was in good spirits when he spoke at OMFIF’s DMI Symposium last week. A few days earlier, the Bank of England announced the launch of its new omnibus account model. The announcement was described by Ram as a ‘huge event’ for Fnality and will have far-reaching implications...
Unique Role Of IACS Emphasised During Singapore Shipping Week
IACS’ high-level intervention at the IMO-Singapore Future of Shipping Conference last week once again demonstrated its commitment and ability to lead the industry through the challenges posed by digitalisation and decarbonisation and to deliver on its mission as a trusted partner of regulators with respect to the development of maritime regulations and to maintain classification as the primary mechanism for practical...
Sea Cadets in Birkenhead build an interactive ship simulato
An enterprising group of young people and volunteers in Wirral, Merseyside have made good use of their time during lockdown to convert a disused office space into an interactive ship simulator.
The 15 square metre space boasts a state-of-the-art sound system, bull’s-eye windows (portholes) and red glow navigation lights so that...
Statement by IMO Secretary-General, Kitack Lim, on 2021 World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Today, on 28 April, we celebrate World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This has always been an important day for the maritime sector and for the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is responsible for the safety and security of shipping. This day is particularly significant in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
While everyone around the world has...
Pyroguard Marine: The new solution for all your fire safety glass needs
Are you looking for fire safety glass that can perform to the highest possible requirements, while being able to withstand the extreme weather conditions and temperatures found within marine environments? If so, look no further than Pyroguard Marine.
By partnering with globally respected partners and system suppliers in the marine market, Pyroguard has been able to develop a range of robust fire safety glass solutions,...