Technical Notices
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Guidance Compliance with the 2020 “Global Sulphur Cap” Update July 2019
From 1 January 2020, in accordance with MARPOL Annex VI, the sulphur content of fuel oil used on board commercial ships trading outside sulphur Emission Control Areas (ECAs) must …
New guidance relating to the Ballast Water Management Convention
The IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention entered into force in 2017 but at that time it applied only to new vessels. But a new milestone is now upon us – the Convention will …
Amendments to SOLAS and relevant Codes entering into force in 2020
According to newly approved 4-year cycle of entry into force system (MSC.1/Circ.1481), amendments to SOLAS and relevant codes, which were adopted between 1st January, 2016 and …
Accidental Release of CO2 System
Please be advised that recently announced the killing of 10 workers due to accidentally release of CO2 to engine room on board two UK Merchant Vessels.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Week Rollover Event
On 6 April 2019, how Global Positioning System (GPS) devices display time may be affected by a change in the GPS navigation message signals.
USCG Marine Safety Alert 01-19 concerning Fireman’s Outfit
The Inspections and Compliance Directorate of USCG issued the attached marine Safety Alert 01-19 to remind mariners of the importance of maintaining essential firefighting equipment to …
Panama Flag | MMC 172 – Corrections of Deficiencies found in PSC Inspections
PMA has issued the attached Marine Notice 172 related to the handling and reporting of the PSC deficiencies.
Panama Flag | MMC 142 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD) onboard Panama Flag Ships
Panama Maritime Authority has partly revised Merchant Marine Circular (MMC) No.142 about the special requirements for EEBDs onboard the Panama flag vessels, which summarized as follows…
New Guidance on Eliminating Shipboard Harassment and Bullying from ICS and ITF & MLC new consolidated text
Under the 2016 MLC amendments, governments and shipowners are expected to adopt measures to better protect seafarers against shipboard harassment and bullying using as a reference the …
Belize Flag | MMN 19-001 Global sulphur limit under MARPOL ANNEX VI
IMMARBE has issued the subject MMN regarding the Sulphur Limit under MARPOL Annex VI from 1 January 2020.
