An infection prevention certification for vessels has been launched by classification society DNV GL on 2 June to prove vessels are set up to prevent COVID-19 infections Genting Cruise Lines Explorer Dream vessel is working […]
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Bangladesh’s shipping regulator has extended the validity of all the seafarer documents by six months, which are scheduled to expire between 1 February 2020 and 1 June 2021, considering the difficulties associated with COVID-19 for […]
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DNV GL representatives have highlighted three common Port State Control (PSC) deficiencies, as part of their ‘Top 18 List’, for vessel crews to be aware of to avoid an unnecessary detention. At a webinar on […]
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With Asian countries showing an uptick in Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Port State Control (PSC) inspections in May, this may indicate that inspections will start being carried out as normal after a dip due […]
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Surveys and inspection are being hampered by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) restrictions on personnel in ports. Port State Control (PSC) regimes are still carrying out targeted surveys but the wider impact on data gathering, maritime […]
Major shipping organisations have warned crews face being falsely accused of drug smuggling in Mexico after several vessels have been detained and their crews arrested in the country’s ports. The alert, issued by International Group […]
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WesCom Signal and Rescue, a global supplier of marine distress signals, advised shipping companies to check and order pyrotechnic safety products ahead of their expiry dates. This follows the updated guidance of certification of goods […]
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Cocaine with a street value of approximately USD870,000 was seized in a raid on a ship in the Port of Durban. In a statement issued this week, the South African Police Service’s specialised organised crime […]
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Despite initial teething issues around the use of very low sulphur fuel oils (VLSFO) fuel quality and safety is stabilising, industry experts have said. Charlotte Røjgaard, global head of Verifuel speaking at a webinar hosted […]
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Shipping’s ability to test samples of very low sulphur fuel oils (VLSFO) is being hampered by international restrictions on movement due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, raising concerns about ensuring fuel quality and […]
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