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...
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...
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...
(for Full Members only) Terminal Reporting – find the form attached or see here Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage (see here ) Crew injury frequency and lost time (see here – or contact our Marine-Quality Manager Paul Markides...
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...
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 –...
Dear Full members of INTERCARGO, As the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75, 16-20 Nov. 2020) meeting has just concluded, we are glad to share with you the attached Brief on its Outcome (and the attached documents cited...