This information paper presents the technologies and methods that are currently available for controlling or treating Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from oil tanker loading and during vessel transit. It includes information on regulations, equipment, safety concerns, training and other design and installation considerations that will help operators better understand the technologies and methods available… Read more: Revised Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Cargo Systems on Oil Tankers

This document includes the text and images from the code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2026 edition, published on 18 March 2026. There is a legal requirement for the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP) to be carried, and readily accessible, onboard UK flagged merchant ships. Further information can… Read more: Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers 2026 Edition

Class NK announced the publication of the latest versions of our Technical Rules and Guidance, reflecting amendments as of 20 June 2025.This feature is available as below This update is part of Class NK commitment to digitalisation and enhanced user experience. Online Version: https://nkruledbservice.classnk.or.jp/NKRuleDBService/Disclaimer PDF Version: https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/en/rules/tech_rules.aspx

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