Circulars

Updated IMO Procedures for PSC

Mar 16, 2022

IMO released updated guidance Procedures for PSC with IMO Resolution A. 1155(32) which was adopted on 15 December 2021, replacing previous version [Resolution A.1138 (31) of 2019].

New Bridge Procedure Guide released

Feb 15, 2022

In January 2022, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) published the new edition (6th) of the Bridge Procedures Guide, seven years after the previous edition.

AMSA Requirements for Antifouling

Feb 7, 2022

New requirements for managing biofouling on international vessels arriving in Australia will begin on 15 June 2022.

SOPEP – SMPEP Updated List of National Contact Points – 31 Jan 2022

Feb 2, 2022

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 2021

Jan 21, 2022

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.

Focused Inspection Campaign on Planned Maintenance

Dec 17, 2021

AMSA has issued Marine Notice 9/2021 to announce that a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on Planned Maintenance will be conducted from 15 January 2022 to 30 March 2022.