Safety
October 2017
BIMCO urges harmonisation standards for information exchange
BIMCO called for harmonisation of computer data elements identity. A lack of such harmonisation will lead to excessive administrative burdens when using digital exchange of information between the ship and shore.
ECDIS update
Port state control officers inspecting ships carring ECDIS should take a pragmatic approach if the ECDIS is not updated.
What is the difference between dynamic separation and liquefaction?
A quick and simple illustration on the different phenemena : dynamic separation process and liquefaction.
IMO issues warning on sea transport of Ammonium Nitrate Based Fertilizer (non-hazardous)
IMO issues warning on the dangers of carrying ammonium nitrate based fertilizers (non-hazardous) in bulk and advises on safety precautions for safe carriage.
September 2017
Port reception facilities and port state control on the IMO agenda
This week’s meeting of the Implementation of IMO Instrument (III) Sub-Committee was in general business as usual because no controversial issues were raised. The bulk of the meeting papers consisted of the different Port State Control (PSC) regimes’ annual reports.
Port reception facilities and port state control on the agenda
IMO will hold its 4th Sub-committee meeting on Implementation of IMO instruments (III) the so called III 4 meeting 25 to 29 September 2017.
New standards for port calls makes the stay much easier
New definitions for a ship’s stay in port will increase efficiency.
CCC 4 recognises GBWG research and finalises Bauxite carriage requirements
The IMO Sub-committee for the Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) succeeded in finalising the carriage requirements for bauxite cargoes based on GBWG's bauxite research, paving the way for safe carriage of these cargoes.
Global Bauxite Working Group Research Report tops IMO Sub-Committee agenda next week
BIMCO will be attending the IMO in London for the 4th session of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC), which will be held from 11 to 15 September 2017.
US regulations affecting your ships - get the August update!
This is the latest in a series of reports 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. BIMCO highlights only the relevant developments that would impact members. The full CSA August report is also provided.
