Technical Notices
CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES OF OUR LATEST CIRCULARS
Control Actions towards the 2010 Manila Amendments
The transition period for the implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention ends on January 1st, 2017.
Belize Flag | IMMARBE Circulars introducing major changes
we would like to inform you regarding the latest IMMARBE Circulars which introduce important changes and will affect the vessel’s certification.
Amendments will enter into force on 18 January 2017
Amendment to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) adopted in 2014 will enter into force on 18 January 2017. The amendments are intended to provide seafarers and their …
Manila amendments to the STCW Convention & Code
The Manila amendments to the STCW Convention and Code were adopted on 25th June 2010, marking a major revision of the STCW Convention and Code.
Flag Circulars related to ISM/ISPS/MLC
INSB MMSC Division has developed the present circular to help Managing Companies and INSB Auditors to have an easy access and understanding of flag Administrations’ (which have …
BLACK SEA MOU New Inspection Regime
The Black Sea Region (BS) MoU at its 16th Port State Control Committee meeting held in Batumi Georgia in April 2015, decided to adopt as of 1st January 2016 a new inspection regime to …
ISM Code and Planned Maintenance System
As required by the International Standard of Safety Management (ISM) Code, the ship owner and ship management company should ensure that the ship hull structures, machinery and …
ISM Code | IMO Revised recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard Ships
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships (IMO Resolution A.1050 (27)) coming into force on 01.01.2015.
ISM Code | PSC Inspections & ISM related deficiencies
An effective Safety Management System (SMS) onboard, well supported by company resources, will significantly reduce the likelihood of the ship being detained. Port State Control detentions …
St. Vincent & the Grenadines | Guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU)
CIRCULAR N° PSC 033 – Rev 2
