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Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2024/2025

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The 2024/2025 Shipping Industry Flag State Performance, published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), indicates that flag administrations continue to demonstrate high levels of performance with respect to enforcement of global shipping regulations.

Using a wide range of objective performance indicators, the ICS Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table provides an analysis of the extent to which flag State administrations adhere to their responsibilities to follow global standards and regulations governing safety, environmental protection and the employment conditions of seafarers. Continue reading “Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2024/2025”

Key considerations for safety inspections of ships

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Safety inspections of ships are a crucial and mandatory part of maritime operations, ensuring compliance with international regulations and safeguarding crew, cargo, vessels and the environment. Understanding how the process of safety inspections of ships is undertaken and maintaining readiness is essential to avoid deficiencies and ensure smooth operations. A well-prepared master plays a vital role in ensuring successful safety inspections. Masters should conduct regular self-inspections to identify and rectify potential deficiencies, maintain an updated checklist covering all inspection areas, and train crew members on emergency procedures and regulatory Continue reading “Key considerations for safety inspections of ships”

IACS publishes new recommendation on onshore power supply systems

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The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has released recommendation, Rec. 182 to support onshore power supply systems (OPS).
The new recommendation provides detailed guidance on integrating OPS systems into both newbuilds and retrofits, while addressing the technical and operational challenges associated with its implementation. Continue reading “IACS publishes new recommendation on onshore power supply systems”

ABS: new offshore rules 2025

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ABS announced major changes to its 2025 Survey After Construction of Offshore Rules that became effective 30 January this year.
ABS announced major changes to its 2025 Survey After Construction of Offshore Rules that became effective 30 January this year.

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) announced major changes to its 2025 Survey After Construction of Offshore Rules that became effective 30 January this year.
The new Offshore Rules 2025 consolidated and replaced the MOU, FPI and OI Rules and incorporated mandatory requirements from Facilities Rules.
Survey requirements for Offshore Units can be found in these parts of the OR:
• Part 7A Mobile Offshore Units – Surveys (old MOU Part 7)
• Part 7B Site Specific Units – Ship Type and Other Floating Installations – Surveys (old FPI Part 7) Continue reading “ABS: new offshore rules 2025”

Bureau Veritas guidance on IACS CIC on emergency power supply testing

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Bureau Veritas says that IACS has decided to launch its own CIC
Bureau Veritas says that IACS has decided to launch its own CIC

IACS has decided to launch its own CIC to record results of testing of emergency power supply on individual ships, according to Bureau Veritas.
With the release of a bulletin on the subject, the Tokyo MoU has informed ship operators, shipmasters, classification societies, maritime administrations, their officers, investigators and technical advisors of the potential risk of testing of automatic start of emergency source of electrical power and connection to the emergency switchboard (SOLAS Ch. II-1 Regulation 42 / 43) using simulated Continue reading “Bureau Veritas guidance on IACS CIC on emergency power supply testing”

IACS 2025 Blue Book is available to download

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The International Association of Classification Societies has issued the IACS 2025 Blue Book, further enhancing its technical support for the shipping industry through investments in technology, innovation, and research and development at both the classification and statutory levels.

The IACS 202 Blue Book is a comprehensive electronic library of technical resolutions adopted by IACS as part of its ongoing technical work. It serves as the Association’s primary reference, containing historical data and all previous revisions of IACS publications. Published and updated annually, the Blue Book demonstrates how IACS fulfils its mission to benefit international shipping. It includes: Continue reading “IACS 2025 Blue Book is available to download”

WSC: Shipping carriers move to prevent deadly charcoal fires

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The shipping industry is improving safety measures for transporting charcoal
The shipping industry is improving safety measures for transporting charcoal

The shipping industry is taking proactive steps to implement improved safety measures for transporting charcoal, ahead of mandatory IMO regulations in 2026, according to a press release from the World Shipping Council (WSC).

In response to a series of devastating fires caused by improperly handled charcoal, shippers should be ready to see carriers phase in new tighter regulations this year.

“We’ve seen too many preventable fires onboard vessels caused by improper handling of charcoal,” said Joe Kramek, WSC President and CEO. Continue reading “WSC: Shipping carriers move to prevent deadly charcoal fires”

New wreck removal certificates for Norwegian ships

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Håkon Kjøllmoen, fotokonkurransen for sjøfolk 2019. Source: NMA
Håkon Kjøllmoen, fotokonkurransen for sjøfolk 2019. Source: NMA

All Norwegian ships of 300 gross tonnage and above will soon have to have a Wreck Removal Certificate (WRC).

A Wreck Removal Certificate is a certificate for ships of 300 gross tonnage and above. It confirms that the ship has approved insurance or other security covering the costs of locating, marking and removing wrecks pursuant to the rules of the Nairobi Convention. It applies both for ships engaged on domestic and international voyages.

The Norwegian Maritime Authority is now processing applications and encourages those required to obtain a Wreck Removal Certificate to apply promptly, no later than 11 February. Continue reading “New wreck removal certificates for Norwegian ships”

IIMS Safety & Loss Prevention Briefings Compendium 2024

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Edition IV of the IIMS Safety & Loss Prevention Briefings Compendium has been published and is available for download. This is an essential addition to every marine surveyor’s online library. As you read and browse the 172-page publication you will discover:

– A wealth of safety briefing information.

– Detail of incident and accident reports from last year.

– Vital loss prevention guidance and advice from leading P&I Clubs. Continue reading “IIMS Safety & Loss Prevention Briefings Compendium 2024”

INTERCARGO Annual Review published

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INTERCARGO Annual Review for 2023/4 has been published,
INTERCARGO Annual Review for 2023/4 has been published,

INTERCARGO Annual Review for 2023/4 has been published, shedding light to initiatives and addressing critical challenges, including the implementation of IMO’s net-zero emissions target, maritime security concerns in the Red Sea region, and the implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention.

The Association’s Chairman Dimitri Fafalios reflected on key developments during 2024, including the August launch of the Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE) and its DryBMS portal, demonstrating the sector’s dedication to operational excellence. Continue reading “INTERCARGO Annual Review published”

Proper stowage of mixed cargoes on bulk carriers

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Shipowners have the responsibility to ensure that the vessel is suitable and fit for purpose to carry break-bulk cargo, containers, and project cargoes
Shipowners have the responsibility to ensure that the vessel is suitable and fit for purpose to carry break-bulk cargo, containers, and project cargoes

The American P&I Club has raised concerns that have arisen regarding the loading of finished and unfinished steel products alongside break-bulk, containerized, and project cargoes in the same cargo hold of bulk carriers.

Examples of break-bulk, containerized, and project cargoes include large, heavy, oversized items, machinery parts, crates, and heavy-duty wheeled items such as trucks, cranes, or pay loaders. Unlike vessels dedicated to carrying break-bulk, containerized, or project cargoes, bulk carriers are not fitted with suitable lashing and securing arrangements.

The irregular sizes, shapes, and weights of such non-pure-bulk cargoes are challenging to safely lash and secure, and typically require makeshift arrangements. Continue reading “Proper stowage of mixed cargoes on bulk carriers”

DNV on energy efficiency compliance after alterations or conversions

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The EEXI requirement came into effect on 1 January 2023
The EEXI requirement came into effect on 1 January 2023

The EEXI requirement came into effect on 1 January 2023, and all affected ships should now comply. To maintain compliance, any ship undergoing changes that affect its EEXI and/or EEDI may need to recalculate these.
What is a “major conversion”?
Under MARPOL Annex VI (Regulation 5.4), the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and, if relevant, the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), must be recalculated and surveyed on board in the event of a major conversion, as defined in Regulation 2.2.17. Continue reading “DNV on energy efficiency compliance after alterations or conversions”

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