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IMO has published supplement to International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code). This supplement id for 2020 edition of IBC Code. This supplement amends Chapter 2 of the code with ref to MEPC.345(78) and MSC.526(106) and replaces paragraph 2.9.1.2 related to survival requirement. The said paragraph… Read more: IMO: IBC Code Supplement

OCIMF has release information paper which provides best practice guidance for managing the risks associated with the implementation and operation of Overridable Power Limitation (OPL) on existing ships. This is a potentially simple and cost-effective way to meet the IMO’s newly introduced Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) regulation. The IMO’s greenhouse gas reduction targets… Read more: OCIMF: Risks Associated with Power Limitation for EEXI Compliance

The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 108th session (15 to 24 May 2024), approved amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1588/Rev.2, resulting from the amendments (42-24) to the IMDG Code, as adopted by resolution MSC.556(108). Consequently, the Maritime Safety Committee decided that it would be preferable to prepare a revised consolidated version of the EmS Guide, with a view… Read more: IMO: Revised EMS Guide for Ship’s Carrying Dangerous Cargo

IMO has published May 2024 supplement to consolidated edition of Marpol 2022. This supplements is amendments to Marpol as were adopted by the MEPC. The amendments comes into force on o1st May 2024. These amendments were adopted by MEPC.359 (79), MEPC.360 (79), MEPC.361 (79), MEPC.362 (79) and amendments are related to Annex I, II, IV,… Read more: IMO Published Supplement for MARPOL 2022 Edition

OCIMF has published the third edition of Guidelines for the Control of Drugs and Alcohol in the Maritime Industry. This information paper provides general guidance and recommendations for the maritime industry in developing and implementing controls for drugs and alcohol. It gives guidance on developing a drug and alcohol policy, where operators can refer for… Read more: OCIMF: Revised Guidelines for Control of D & A