Regulatory

Accreditation is key to reducing supply chain disruption, says Davies Turner Davies Turner Ireland recently added ISO9001 accreditation as part of its wider campaign to reduce any risk of supply…

Lloyd’s Register awards Approval in Principle to Jiangnan Shipyard Co. Ltd for its Very Large Gas Carrier digital ship design.    Jiangnan’s new digital VLGC design aims toimprove ship performance safety, reduce energy consumption and simplify…

Follow-up EMEA – Legal, Compliance and Regulations Panel In the legal, compliance and regulations panel Nigel Draffin started the discussion with a conversation about some of the legal conflicts that have…

IMCA to withdraw eCMID classic windows application due to success of new app The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) eCMID system provides the marine and offshore industry with standardised formats for…

American Club Member Alert (October 26, 2020) – Re- USCG recommendations for Pilot Transfer arrangements OCTOBER 26, 2020   UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (USCG) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PILOT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS  …

Lloyd’s Register response to GMF comments on regional regulation in shipping. Lloyd’s Register (LR) is aware that there have been calls for greater regional regulation of the global shipping industry…

American Club Member Alert (October 15, 2020) Re- Argentina: New Regulations regarding the Gypsy Moth OCTOBER 15, 2020 ARGENTINA: NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING THE GYPSY MOTH Members are advised that the…

LR awards Samsung Heavy Industries Approval in Principle for its ammonia-fuelled tanker design South Korean yard pushes ahead with development of future gas supply system and detailed ship design. Lloyd’s…

New gas tanker form paves the way for revision of ASBATANKVOY BIMCO and the Association of Ship Brokers & Agents (U.S.A.), Inc. (ASBA) have approved a voyage charter party, ASBAGASVOY,…

eCMID Accredited Vessel Inspector scheme celebrates five years as revalidation starts The International Marine Contractors Association’s eCMID Accredited Vessel Inspector scheme, managed by the Marine Surveying Academy (MSA), has recently…

New white papers outline reality of post-pandemic global maritime world The global maritime world has changed and four new White Papers from GMCG Global outline the realities and new ways…

OCIMF announces temporary remote inspection option for SIRE programme 18 August 2020 – (LONDON) As temporary measure – and to guard against the spread of COVID-19 – the Oil Companies International…

American Club Member Alert (August 17, 2020) Re- new USCG BWM report form AUGUST 17, 2020 NEW UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (USCG) BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT REPORT FORM The USCG has…

Bunkering today: Sulphur Verification and Standards by Irene K. Notias, Managing Director, Prime’s Bunkerplus Services “Let’s talk about sulphur verification” was the main theme at IBIA members meeting today, Thursday,…

Port State progression; detention rate down The Paris MoU has published its 2019 Annual Report, which can be found on the website (www.parismou.org), on the 6th of August 2020. This…

Evergreen joins the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative August 3, 2020 – Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) Ltd. has become a signatory to the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI) in order to…

OFSI releases guidance on sanction compliance for maritime industry 2020 has seen the maritime industry move to the front and centre of the increasing focus of sanctions enforcement bodies on…

The Panama Ship Registry stays on the Paris and Tokyo MoUs White Lists.  Panama JULY 20,2020   … Panama continues to be on the Paris MoU White List for the past…

DNV GL: PSC Interactive Workshop offered via virtual classroom Port State Control (PSC) has become more active in recent years and PSC regimes will continue to take measures to ensure…

Genting Cruise Lines announces Explorer Dream as the first cruise ship to receive the CIP-M certification by global healthcare and classification body DNV GL; Setting new safety standards for the…

NCB calls for urgent reform to stem the increasing number of container-related incidents A White Paper published by National Cargo Bureau calls for urgent reform to stem the increasing number…

IBIA Online Bunker Training Course – Register Now!! IBIA has put together an online Bunker Training Course for all bunker industry stakeholders who are keen to acquire general marine fuel…

ITCO Guidelines: Safe Entry into a Tank Container – Published Today ITCO is today publishing its latest Technical Guidelines document – Safe Entry into a Tank Container. This document provides guidance…

Invitation to LSLC’s Webinar – MARPOL Annex VI – Implementation of the Sulphur Cap – 23rd June THE CENTRE WELCOMES MEMBERS AND OTHER SHIPPING PROFESSIONALS TO OUR 2nd WEBINAR IN…

Tools for Managing Disruption The past three years we have seen disruption in shipping operations due to regulatory and commercial impacts.  The past three months we have seen disruption due…