Statutory
CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES OF OUR LATEST CIRCULARS
Statutory
CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES OF OUR LATEST CIRCULARS
IMO Resolution MSC.581(110) – REVISED Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships
INSB Class draws the attention of Shipowners, Managers, Masters, and INSB Surveyors to IMO Resolution MSC.581(110), Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships, adopted on 27 June 2025,
Panama Flag | Revision of PMA MMC-195 – LRIT conformance test
LRIT Conformance Testing and Certification for Panama-Flagged-Vessels is regulated by the Panama Maritime Authority Merchant Marine Circular MMC-195 (last revision March 2024).
MEPC 81 Highlights
The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held its 81st session from March 18 to 22, 2024. This Brief provides an overview of the more significant issues progressed at this session.
New SOLAS requirements for towing and mooring equipment
SOLAS II-I Reg. 3-8 “Towing and mooring equipment” was amended by the Maritime Safety Committee MSC.102 in 2020 and enters into force on 1 January 2024
Panama Flag | MMC 144-Immersion Suits requirement, inspection and service
The Panama Maritime Authority has revised Merchant Marine Circular MMC-144 (April 2023) regarding the implementation of the carriage of immersion suits onboard Panama flagged ship
Ban on use of Anti-Fouling Systems that contains Cybutryne
IMO adopted amendments to the AFS Convention vide Resolution MEPC 331 (76) to include controls on Cybutryne and an operative paragraph with respect to issuance of the new …
Regulations coming into force in January 2023
Regulations coming into force in January 2023
Amendments expected to enter into force in 2022 and in the coming years
Amendments expected to enter into foirce in 2022 and in the coming years
Panama Flag | PMA Resolution No. J.D. No. 045-2021 Certificate of inspection of crew accommodation (CICA)
PMA has issued Resolution No. J.D. No. 045-2021 dated June 29th., 2021 (attached) which “Approve the regulation for the issuance of the certificate of inspection of crew accommodation …
Belize Flag | MMN-21-001 CHANGE OF STATUS REQUIREMENTS
IMMARBE MMN-21-001 – Change of Status Requirements which is self explanatory and applies to all Belize registered vessels changing its status from operational to dry-docking repairs or laid-up.
