MPA: Revised Guidelines for Testing of SSAS for SRS
1. This Circular informs shipowners, managers and operators of SRS of the test procedures for SSAS. This Circular supersedes Shipping Circular No. 15 of 2015. Testing Requirements for SSAS2. The…
MPA-SS 648: 2024 – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR BUNKER MASS FLOW METERING (PMC 12/2024)
This circular serves to inform the maritime industry that the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will mandate the use of SS 648: 2024 for the custody transfer of…
Oil Spill during Bunkering Operations off Changi
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been informed of an oil spill off Changi during a bunkering operation between a Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier and a licensed bunker…
MSC/MEPC: Revised Guidelines for Fuel Oil Sampling
MEPC 81 agreed to revoke resolution MEPC.182(59) on 2009 Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil fordetermination of compliance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI and issued new guidelines as…
Paris MOU: Concern Over Fire Doors During CIC
Paris MOU released a press release expressing concern over fire doors basis the result of CIC on Fire Safety, which was held from 1 September to 30 November 2023. These…
AMSA: Voyage Planning and Execution within Planned Navigation Corridors
AMSA has issued Marine Notice o9/2024 in order to to ensure that navigation corridors are used appropriately when planning on ECDIS, and to ensure that a voyage plan approved by…
AMSA to Focus on PMS for ME & AE During PSC Inspections
AMSA issued Marine Notice 08/2024 on planned maintenance system onboard vessels. This marine notice draws the attention of vessel operators to the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation…
ATSB: Collision involving Maersk Shekou and STS Leeuwin II, Fremantle
The ATSB is investigating the collision involving the container ship Maersk Shekou and the sail training ship STS Leeuwin II in Fremantle inner harbour, Western Australia. Maersk Shekou was being…
IMO: IBC Code Supplement
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.…
ATSB: Pilotage Competency Assurance Safety Recommendation
A bulk carrier came within 200 m of grounding in the Great Barrier Reef after a GPS unit onboard the ship began providing false information to the pilot and crew…