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AMSA launches inspection campaign on livestock ships
AMSA issued Marine Notice 01/2021, announcing a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) for livestock carriers, which will run from 1 March 2021 to 31 August 2021.
SOPEP – SMPEP Updated List of National Contact Points – 31 Jan 2021
Understanding SOPEP and SMEP is of paramount importance for maritime professionals in order to be prepared for an oil pollution incident.
A new DryBMS standard for operational excellence for the Dry Bulk Industry
The New DryBulk Vetting regime includes a new DryBMS standard, a crew welfare self-assessment tool and a new Rightship Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ).
EPA – Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards (VIDA)
VIDA requires EPA to develop national standards of performance for incidental discharges (similar to the discharges in the EPA 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP)) by December 2020.
Cyber Security in SMS
IMO issued Resolution MSC.428(98) as a response to the several cyber attacks occurred and to address cyber security within shipping, setting the legislation frame for cyber security, requiring “cyber risks to be appropriately addressed in SMS no later than the first annual verification of the company’s DoC after 1 January 2021”.
Seafarer Rest Hours & Industry Inconsistencies (WMU study)
World Maritime University (WMU) launched a report, focusing on the systemic failures in the implementation of the regulatory regime for seafarers’ hours of work and rest, undermining the credibility of international regulations relating to working hours.
Key Recommendations for Safe Use of ECDIS
OCIMF has published guidance on how to improve policies and procedures concerning the safe use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS). The guide summarizes the contributing factors identified from the analysis of navigational incidents as well as Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE).
USCG Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction
This work instruction provides guidance regarding the USCG commercial vessel compliance program’s approach to assessing the cyber risk on US flagged and foreign vessels to ensure they do not pose a risk to the Marine Transportation System due to a cyber event.
SOPEP – SMPEP Updated List of National Contact Points – 31 Oct 2020
Understanding SOPEP and SMEP is of paramount importance for maritime professionals in order to be prepared for an oil pollution incident.
SOPEP – SMPEP Updated List of National Contact Points – 31 Jul 2020
Understanding SOPEP and SMEP is of paramount importance for maritime professionals in order to be prepared for an oil pollution incident.
- China MSA’s Focus on Enclosed Spaces
- SOPEP – SMPEP Updated List of National Contact Points – 31 Jan 2025
- SOPEP – SMPEP Updated List of National Contact Points – 31 Oct 2024
- PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Ships’ Lifting Appliances
- PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement under MLC
- SOPEP – SMPEP Updated List of National Contact Points – 31 Jul 2024