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2020
CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES OF OUR LATEST CIRCULARS

2020
CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES OF OUR LATEST CIRCULARS
Compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation – COVID-19 impact
As informed by INSB Class Technical Notice No 8/20 dated 26.10.2020 , EC has published Commission Notice (2020/C 349/01) considering the disruptions caused by COVID-19.
ISM Code | Industry Cyber Risk Management Guidelines- Version 4
The fourth edition of the industry cyber risk management guidelines, Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships is now available and lays the foundation for further improvements and refinement of companies’ cyber security risk assessments.
Cyber Risk Management
The present circular/guidance has been development based on the “The Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships”, version 3.0, BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERMANAGER, INTERTANKO, OCIMF, WSC and IUMI, 2018.
USCG and Cyber Security
USCG has released a new work instruction (CVC-WI-027) to provide guidance to Coast Guard Marine Inspectors and Port State Control Officers for assessing cyber hygiene onboard applicable vessels, as well as compliance options if deficiencies are noted.
Panama Flag – MMC 381 U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels
Please be informed of the MMC-381- U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels as published by Panama Maritime Authority.
Emergency Training and Drills
It is a legal requirement that every crew member who is assigned to emergency duties is familiar with those duties before the ship sails. This requirement may also be found in the STCW Convention and in the requirements of the ISM code.
ISM Cyber Security: Be prepared
The IMO has identified cyber security as a risk to be addressed in safety management systems and the handling of the risks are to be verified in audits from 1 January 2021 onwards.
EU Commision Notice-2020/c 349/01- EU Guidelines for the IHM compliance
EU Commission has adopted a Notice providing “Guidelines on the enforcement of obligations under the EU Ship Recycling Regulation relating to the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) of vessels operating in European Waters”, considering the disruptions caused by Covid-19.
2018 MLC Amendments enter into force in December 2020
On 26 December 2020, the 2018 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) are expected to enter into force, requiring continuation of Seafarer Employment Agreements and wages while seafarer is held captive on or off the ship as a result of piracy or armed robbery against ships, regardless of the dates in their employment contract.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Circular No MLC 011 – Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
Please be informed of the latest MLC Circular 011 as published by St. Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration related to MLC, 2006.