IMO: Amendments to The IAMSAR Manual.
1. The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its 109th session approved the amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) manual, volume I, II and III vide…
IMO: Supplement & Errata for Various Publications
IMO Has release supplement, corrigendum and errata for various publication of IMO on 4th Feb mentioning it for January. Following are list and links for the supplement, corrigendum and errata
ABS: Escape from Category A Machinery Spaces
ABS has released regulatory update update and guidance on the latest developments regarding the arrangements for the emergency escape trunk from Category A machinery spaces. SOLAS regulations II-2/13.4.1 and 13.4.2…
IMO: Updated National Contact Points, 31st Jan 2025
IMO has released updated List of National Operational Contact Points dated 31st Jan 2025. This information is provided to enable compliance with regulation 37 of MARPOL Annex I which, inter…
Reference Guide for Shipping Charcoal in Containers
The International Group of P&I Clubs, the World Shipping Council and the TT Club have recently issued joint industry guidance for the carriage of charcoal in containers in both English…
MPA: SRS Reporting for Mid Sea STS to Avoid Dark fleet/Shadow Fleet
MPA Singapore has issued shipping circular 16/2024 to r draws your attention to Resolution A.1192(33), adopted by the 33rd session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly on 6 December2023.…
Revised EMS Guide for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its 108th session (15 to 24 May 2024) approved the Revised Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EMS Guide) vide MSC.1/Circ.1588/Rev.3. The…
OCIMF: Revised Guidelines for Cyber Security
OCIMF along with other stakeholders of industry has issued Version 5 on The Guidelines on Cyber Security onboard Ships. Annex V of this information paper gives the detailed list of…
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…
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.…