IMO Published Supplement to IBC Code 2020
Since the publication of the 2020 edition of the International Code for the Construction and Equipmentof Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), the following amendment was adopted bythe…
Paris MOU: Guidelines for PSC Inspections of Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel
Paris MOU has released guidance, intended to provide guidance for PSC inspections of ships carrying Industrial Personnel. The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS 1974) was…
AMSA: Focus on Inspection Efforts & SMS
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released its National Compliance Plan (NCP) for the 2024-25 financial year, with inspection efforts a key focus area due to an increase in…
USCG: 2023 Flag State Annual Report
The Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance is pleased to announce the publication of the 2023 Flag State Control Domestic Annual Report. This report highlights U.S. domestic fleet inspection,…
Paris MOU: Guidance on Seafarer’s Certification & Manning Requirements according to STCW, MLC & SOLAS
Paris MOU has issued a guidance document to provide guidance for PSCO on certification of Seafarers and Manning Requirements according to the control inspections in compliance with Chapter V, Reg…
Operator Fined by AMSA for Illegal Charter
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has fined a ‘hire and drive’ operator $3,756 for chartering a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) on Sydney Harbour without the required classification. The vessel…
Paris MOU Performance List
The Paris MoU Committee approved at its 57th meeting the 2023 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flag States and Recognized Organizations. These lists will be used from…
Paris MOU: Report of CIC on Fire Safety
The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) on Port State Control (PSC) carried out aConcentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety in collaboration with the Tokyo MOU from 1September to…
AMSA: Testing & Inspection of Oil Filtering Equipment Approved to Meet MEPC.107(49)
AMSA has issued marine notice 003/2024 informing the industry of AMSA’s interpretation for the installation and testing of oil filtering equipment (oily water separators) installed on ships. Oil filtering equipment…
US Treasury Targets Companies, Vessels & Master
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning ten individuals, entities, and vessels, including tanker captains, in multiple jurisdictions that have engaged in the illicit…