Explainer: port calls in Australia, safety, and AMSA’s Marine Order 32

Pictured: tugs pushing a box ship into berth at a container port. Photo credit: William William via Unsplash.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority uses “marine orders” to explain and implement the legal requirements for the maritime industry.

Today we will look at “Marine Order 32 – Cargo handling equipment“.

MO 32 sets out the requirements and responsibilities for loading and unloading operations; inspection, testing and maintenance of machinery and equipment used for loading and unloading a...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/explainer-port-calls-in-australia-safety-and-amsas-marine-order-32/

Ince Consultancy collaborates with Idwal to improve vessel transaction decision making

Ince Consultancy collaborates with Idwal to improve vessel transaction decision making

An Idwal inspection taking place

Relationship aims to ensure that owners and financiers’ decision making and asset monitoring is supported by trusted, consistent data, analysis and advice

08 June 2021, Dubai – Ince Consultancy, which incorporates the financial advisory services of international legal and professional services firm Ince, is launching a non-exclusive collaboration with Idwal, the global leader in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/09/ince-consultancy-collaborates-with-idwal-to-improve-vessel-transaction-decision-making/

[Infographic] 2020 Witnesses Increase in Ship Detention

Indian Ocean MoU Annual PSC Report notes a decrease in ship inspections for 2020 due to the pandemic, but an increase in the overall detention percentage of 4.58%, with a total of 218 ship detentions, reports Safety4sea.

Drop in number of inspections

Due to the sudden outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of inspections has dropped down to 4,762 from 5,943 last year, with a percentage of decline at about 20%. Also, the Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Stability, which was scheduled...

https://mfame.guru/infographic-2020-witnesses-increase-in-ship-detention/

UK MCA updates vessel inspection policy amid COVID-19

UK Maritime Coast Guard Agency (UK MCA) published a new policy concerning the 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 outbreak.

It should be reminded that from the 23rd March 2020, MCA Surveyors suspended routine survey and inspection activity either domestically or overseas. The relevant Recognised Organisations and Certifying Authorities have developed...

https://safety4sea.com/uk-mca-updates-vessel-inspection-policy-amid-covid-19/

Remote surveys on the rise amid COVID-19 outbreak

The shipping industry seems to rapidly mobilizing to face the unprecedented challenge of COVID-19 pandemic. In this regard, the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) will use RINA’s remote technology for inspections of Liberian flagged vessels and as announced, Shipowner d’Amico will take advantage of this facility in a pilot case on his fleet. It is anticipated that the decision of LISCR could shortly be followed by other Flag Administrations.

“The shipping industry is...

https://safety4sea.com/remote-surveys-on-the-rise-amid-covid-19-outbreak/

Inspections during COVID-19 pandemic for RMI-flagged vessels

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) provides information regarding the inspection protocols effective during the COVID-19 pandemic for RMI-flagged vessels, announcing that a Temporary Alternative Inspection Protocol (TAIP) will now meet the Administrator’s inspection requirements.

If an in-person inspection by a Nautical Inspector is not feasible due to COVID-19 safety concerns, the regional Fleet Operations Manager may employ the TAIP after reviewing the performance history of the vessel...

https://safety4sea.com/inspection-during-covid-19-pandemic-for-rmi-flagged-vessels/

USCG publishes Regulated Facility Compliance Program manual

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) published the “Coast Guard Regulated Facility Compliance Program Manual” to consolidate overarching guidance, policy, and doctrine for Coast Guard personnel responsible for the administration and performance of the regulated facility compliance program.

The manual is for all Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements, who must comply with the provisions of this...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-publishes-regulated-facility-compliance-program-manual/

USCG: How to successfully implement TSMS

In 2019, USCG marine inspectors detained 41 towing vessels for Code 30 deficiencies, reflecting a vessel’s failure to implement a Towing Vessel Safety Management System (TSMS) or a lack of familiarity with a TSMS.

Of those, 32% used the TSMS option and 68% used the Coast Guard option. Vessels that chose the Coast Guard option are not required to implement an SMS, and therefore may not be proactively managing safety as closely as those vessels that chose the TSMS option, USCG said.

More statistics...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-how-to-successfully-implement-tsms/

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