The construction vessel sector finds itself confronted with a pressing need to address its environmental footprint and actively participate in global shipping initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change. Operating as […]
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Control and Management of Ships’ Biofouling
Biofouling on ships entering the water of IMO Member States may result in the establishment of invasive aquatic species which may pose threats to human, animal and plant life, economic […]
Information Note on new SOLAS requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches on board ships
At its’ 107th session, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted amendments to SOLAS, introducing a new regulation II-1/3-13 on lifting appliances and anchor handling winches on board ships which will enter […]
Preparing for the implementation of the International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)
On 1 July 2024, the new SOLAS Chapter XV and International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) will enter into force. This new, mandatory, legislation covers […]
Cyber Security Update
Update on IMO’s 2021 Guidelines for Cyber Risk Management For matters relating to HSSE and Maritime Security: [email protected] For matters relating to Marine Policy and Regulatory Affairs: [email protected] For […]
Update on Fuel Consumption Data Collection, Proxies and Submission Process
As a result of a submission made by IMCA to the Marine Environment Protection Committee, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has granted IMCA authority to calculate proxies and submit information […]
Environmentally sustainable ship recycling
Information Note (1535) highlights two mechanisms to advance sustainable ship recycling, focusing on the environmental aspects.
Fuel Consumption Data Collection
The 70th session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 70) adopted mandatory MARPOL Annex VI requirements for ships to record and report their fuel oil consumption, also referred to […]
Outcome of the seventh session of IMO’s sub-committee on ship systems and equipment (SSE) 2-6 March 2020
1 Revision of the IMO Diving Code (Agenda Item 14) While there were several issues of interest for IMCA members, IMCA’s key objective at this session was to initiate the […]
IMO 2020
A package of instruments in connection with the Sulphur cap On 1 January 2020 the global 0.50% limit for the sulphur content in fuel oil agreed by the International Maritime […]
Evaluation of public consultation on evaluating the effectiveness of the Offshore Safety Directive (OSD)
IMCA recently participated in the Public Consultation on evaluating the effectiveness of the Offshore Safety Directive (OSD). As a follow on to that, the European Commission has formally requested both qualitative and quantitative data from stakeholders in an attempt to link the data with the requisite evaluation criteria adopted by
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IMO’s work on the regulatory scoping exercise for the use of maritime autonomous ships (MASS)
IMCA would like to advise its’ members that the IMO has now agreed a Framework for the regulatory scoping exercise on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) which is scheduled to take place during 2019. The aim of this exercise is to determine how safe, secure and environmentally sound MASS operations
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Public Consultation on the evaluation of the Offshore Safety Directive (2013/30/EU) is now open
The Offshore Safety Directive (OSD) (2013/30/EU) establishes minimum requirements for safety and environmental protection across the EU for offshore oil and gas operations. According to Article 40 of the OSD, the Commission is obliged to assess Member States’ experience in implementing the Directive in the offshore oil and gas sector
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Maritime Labour Convention: new amendments to the code regarding seafarers’ employment agreements
In January 2021 new amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) are expected to come into force. The amendments are pending approval by the 107th annual meeting of the International […]
USCG updates marine casualty reporting property damage thresholds
On 18 April 2018 the United States Coast Guard (USCG) amended the monetary property damage threshold amounts for reporting a marine casualty and for reporting a type of marine casualty […]
IMCA engages in energy efficiency discussions at IMO
The 72nd session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 72) was held from 9 to 13 April 2018, at the IMO headquarters in London. IMCA holds consultative status […]
Electronic ship certificates by the Bahamas Maritime Authority
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has authorised the issue of electronic statutory certificates (e-certificates) to Bahamian ships by certain Recognised Organisations. The BMA supports efforts to reduce administrative burdens and increase operational efficiency on ships and recognises the use of e-certificates in lieu of traditional paper certificates. The use of
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Revised guidelines for the application of MARPOL Annex I requirements to FPSOs and FSUs
On 9 February 2018 the Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) prepared the text of the 2018 Guidelines for the application of MARPOL Annex I requirements to floating production, storage and offloading facilities (FPSOs) and floating storage units (FSUs). The purpose of these Guidelines
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IMO moves to ban non-compliant fuel on board ships in 2020
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Subcommittee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 5) has proposed to move forward with banning the transport of non-compliant low-sulfur fuel on board ships when the 0.5% low sulfur limit takes effect in 2020, unless a scrubber is fitted. The upcoming IMO rules aim to
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Electronic ship certificates issued by the UK
The United Kingdom has decided that Recognised Organisations acting on behalf of the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, who have been individually so authorised, will be allowed to issue electronic certificates. Electronic certificates issued by a Recognised Organisation acting on behalf of the United Kingdom and
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