Update on 21 Oct 2020:-
As the dry season approaches in the Gulf of Guinea, generally from November, and sea conditions abate, an increase in piracy attacks has traditionally been seen. Maritime security risks to vessels operating in the area require renewed attention.
Masters and crews need to be extra vigilant and ensure all security measures are taken.
An “Industry GoG Guidance Oct 2020” was issued on 21 Oct 2020, that you may download below.
19 Jan 2021 National Focal Points on Crew Change IMO issued an updated list of National Focal Points on Crew Change via its circular letter MSC.7/Circ.1/Rev.20, available on its website today. The list includes contact details on crew change of...
HEADLINES SELECTED BY INTERCARGO (11/01/2021 – 17/01/2021) Crew rescued from listing bulker off Philippines A bulk carrier on its way to China from Papua New Guinea started to list after a cargo shift in the Philippines Sea, according to...
Update on 11 Jan 2021:- Recent reports from Brussels indicate that the EC is considering reviewing and revising the EU Ship Recycling Regulations (EUSRR), with a view to strengthening its controls. This Update covers the recent development of...
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On 31 Dec 2020, oil tanker MT POLA was conducting a ship-to-ship transfer with the MT NORDIC FREEDOM when a likely deliberately-placed Limpet Mine was discovered attached to the MT POLA’s hull. The MT POLA had been at anchor at the KAZ anchorage...
Update on 07 Jan 2021: Contents: Grounding of Wakashio Liquefaction of nickel ore cargo Parana River – grounding incidents Bulk Carrier incident statistics from 2016 Lessons learned You need to login to view the rest of the content. Please Login...
The “Dry bulk trade and fleet update” is a monthly edition prepared exclusively for INTERCARGO Full Members by Mr Richard Scott (Managing Director, Bulk Shipping Analysis & member, London Branch committee, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers)...
According to an IMO resolution MSC.428(98), cyber risks are to be addressed in safety management systems (SMS) no later than the first annual verification of the company’s Document of Compliance (DOC) after 1 Jan 2021. The approved SMS should...
The first version of the Industry Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships was published in 2016, with version 2 in July 2017, version 3 in December 2018 and version 4 in Dec 2020. The Industry Guidelines are designed to develop understanding and...
THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES SELECTED BY INTERCARGO (14/12/2020 – 20/12/2020) The Top 100: Homage to Covid’s forgotten heroes The hard work, bravery and commitment of the seafarer to the benefit of all means these workers on shipping’s front...
The 2018 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 will enter into force on 26 Dec 2020. They are mainly about: “a seafarer’s employment agreement shall continue to have effect while a seafarer is held captive on or off the ship as a...
Update on 02 Dec 2020:- Contents: MDAT-GoG Monthly Report, Nov 2020 Threat Assessment, Gulf of Aden regions Industry Releasable Threat Bulletin, external explosion on the port side of tanker AGRARI Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia –...
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