SOPEP – SMPEP Updated List of National Contact Points – 30 Apr 2024
Understanding SOPEP and SMEP is of paramount importance for maritime professionals in order to be prepared for an oil pollution incident.
Circulars
New Engine Room Procedure Guide released
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)
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
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
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
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 STCW Requirements
- IACS CIC on Emergency Power Supply Tests on Ships
- SOPEP – SMPEP Updated List of National Contact Points – 30 Apr 2025
- 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