Safety
August 2018
Maritime authorities kick off a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on air pollution
The Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control starts a inspection campaign on MARPOL Annex VI (Air pollution) from 1 Sept to 30 Nov 2018 – Checklist and Guidance provided.
Updated guide on managing maintenance of the ISM Code
IACS has revised Recommendation 74 "Guide to managing maintenance in accordance with the requirements of the ISM Code" in August 2018
USCG – Vessel Response Plan – Salvage and Marine Firefighting Geographic Specific Appendices (GSAs)
This is an extract of a report supplied by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with the intention of keeping BIMCO members appraised of legislative developments in the US affecting international shipping. The full CSA report is also provided.
Updated guidance on bulk cargo loading and discharging
IACS has revised Recommendation 46 "BULK CARRIERS– Guidance and Information on Bulk Cargo Loading and Discharging to Reduce the Likelihood of Over-stressing the Hull Structure" in July 2018.
July 2018
Differential Global Positioning System (GPS) survey
BIMCO would like to raise awareness of the General Lighthouse Authorities’ (GLA’s) survey into the current and future users’ requirements for differential GPS service.
June 2018
Cargoes that liquefy – better understanding of dynamic separation and free slurry effect and how master and crew can take action
ClassNK and Rio Tinto issue important information on safe shipment of solid bulk cargoes relating to dynamic separation and resulting free slurry surface effect.
BIMCO urges IMO to harmonise digital data reporting
In 2019 the new mandatory requirements on Electronic Data Interchange require public authorities to establish systems for the electronic exchange of information to assist ship clearance processes.
May 2018
Revised emergency response procedures for ships carrying dangerous goods
Revised emergency response procedures for ships carrying dangerous goods was one of the many items discussed at IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 99). Autonomous ships, security and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments were also on the agenda.
IMO pave the way for future autonomous shipping
For the first time, IMO will discuss the maritime autonomous ships. The use of autonomous ships – or so-called unmanned ships - will create the need for a regulatory framework for such ships and their interaction and co-existence with manned ships.
April 2018
BIMCO project shows 80% admin-workload reduction for masters
The Maritime Reporting Model (MRM), developed by BIMCO and partners, can reduce the administrative workload for ship masters by 80% in connection with port calls, which can enhance the masters focus on safely navigating the ship.
