Circulars

New Engine Room Procedure Guide released

Apr 23, 2024

In February 2024, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) published the new edition (2nd) of the Engine Room Procedures Guide, after 5 years of the initial edition.

US Coast Guard Enhanced Examination Program (E/R Fire Safety)

Apr 22, 2024

USCG announced the execution of an Enhanced Examination Program (EEP) on Engine Room Fire Safety. The USCG EEPs are similar to Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CiC) conducted by other PSC regimes.

China MSA’s action plan to prevent equipment failure

Apr 17, 2024

The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has issued a notice announcing a special safety inspection period to prevent the failure of ships’ mechanical and electrical equipment.

SOPEP – SMPEP Updated List of National Contact Points – 31 Jan 2024

Feb 2, 2024

Understanding SOPEP and SMEP is of paramount importance for maritime professionals in order to be prepared for an oil pollution incident.

USA VGP Annual Report for 2023

Jan 15, 2024

The 2013 Vessel General Permit that replaced the 2008 Vessel General Permit, has incorporated a new requirements for a submission of an electronically annual report by February 28th covering activities conducted from January 1st, till December 31, of previous year.

New IMO Biofouling Guidelines

Dec 22, 2023

IMO during summer issued the updated 2023 Guidelines for the control and management of ships’ biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species (Biofouling Guidelines), as per MEPC 378(80).