2019
CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES OF OUR LATEST CIRCULARS

2019
CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES OF OUR LATEST CIRCULARS
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.