As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) prepares to open discussions at the 12th session of its Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12) on fatigue and hours of…
BAR Technologies and Union Maritime secure regulatory approval for wind-assisted MR2 tankers at Wuhu Shipyard, further scaling zero-emission innovation in the global fleet. (London, 20 January 2026) – The Marshall Islands…
New SOLAS requirements for Anchor Handling Winches Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, ship masters, and designers. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has introduced new requirements…
The bulk carrier industry is changing fast. New regulations, smarter inspections, and digital cargo tools are reshaping how vessels are built, operated, and maintained. From stricter ESP Code inspections and…
Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, ship masters and Flag States. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted mandatory amendments to SOLAS Chapter V (Regulations 31…
The London P&I Club has renewed calls on ship owners, operators and charterers to address potential risks when loading Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) containing dry chemicals. The warning follows…
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has expanded the capacity and capabilities of its unique Undertun commuter ferry evacuation system, as part of development work which also confirms the solution surpasses open sea…
The latest FOBAS Fuel Insight Report highlights rising biofuel uptake, ongoing issues with off-specification fuels and the impact of new regulatory measures. The latest analysis from Lloyd’s Register’s Fuel Oil…
Train the Trainer course DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 11, 12 and 13 February 2025, a three-day course that provides participants with the knowledge, skills and understanding to design, organize and deliver maritime…
REGISTER NOW IntroductionA Roundtable debate on a rising trend regarding the challenges of mixed stowage of steel, bagged, break bulk and vehicles on bulk carriers predominantly out of China. Specific…
SOLAS – Consolidated Edition, 2024 eBook Out Now on Witherby Connect£165 The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, better known as SOLAS, covers a wide range of…
Superintendent course Superintendents play a critical role in ship management. Ships are increasingly sophisticated assets and their operation is a complex business.To secure safe and efficient operations and achieve economic…
Seafarers are dying needlessly in lifeboat accidents when maritime legislation doesn’t actually require vessels to be manned during drills. InterManager, the international trade association for ship and crew managers, is…
Seamanship must prevail Join us and our presenters at this Nautical Institute webinar 13:00 – 14:00 UTC on Thursday 21 April 2022 Register for the webinar The Nautical…
American Club Member Alert (March 5, 2021) re- loss prevention : International Group of P&I Clubs launches enclosed space entry safety animation MARCH 05, 2021 LOSS PREVENTION: INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF…
SOLAS amendments entering into force 1 January 2020 A set of important amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and various codes mandatory under…
Norsafe has recently developed a modern, Partially Enclosed Lifeboat (PELB) providing a secure and protected means of escape for persons on-board passenger vessels. The SOLAS compliant Minima 88 is a…
Tomorrow (October 1) is a key date for members of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) and the international freight forwarding community. It marks the end of the three-month settling-in period…
CSSF feels positive about new SOLAS amendments in force and upcoming Concentrated Inspection Campaigns by Port State Controls Hamburg, 23 August 2016. The Container Ship Safety Forum strongly welcomes the new…
With the amendments to SOLAS Chapter VI, container gross mass verifications, coming into force on the 1 July 2016, the Club has created a helpful infographic to answer any questions…
The new database of container tare weight data recently announced by the Bureau International des Containers (BIC) is now live, with more than half a million containers already uploaded and…
A new regulation aimed at protecting seafarers who need to enter enclosed spaces, by requiring ships to carry portable atmosphere testing equipment on board, enters into force on 1 July 2016.…
The declaration of the accurate gross mass of a packed container is critical to maritime safety. What are the new rules? On 1 July 2016, new requirements to verify…
An MSC circular on Advice to Administrations, port State control authorities, companies, port terminals and masters regarding the SOLAS requirements for verified gross mass of packed containers has been agreed by the…
In order to assist the implementation of the VGM amendment to SOLAS, which comes into effect on 1st July, the IMO has agreed on certain enforcement guidelines and is expected to…