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Application to designate the North Sea and English Channel and the Baltic Sea ECAs as ECA NOₓ

Applications have been submitted to the next meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) to extend the scope of the North Sea & English Channel and the Baltic Sea Emissions Control Areas (ECAs) to ECA NOₓ. If approved, any new ships constructed on or after

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| Information Note number 1324 | Original reference(s) IMCA SEL 08/16, IMCA M 12/16

Revalidating STCW certificates: New requirements for seafarers

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW Convention) and Code, as amended by the 2010 Manila Amendments, provide new requirements for all seafarers. The transitional period for these amendments comes to an end on 1 January 2017. Seafarers revalidating their STCW certificates will

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| Information Note number 1325 | Original reference(s) IMCA SEL 09/16, IMCA M 13/16

New DROPS Video – IMCA SEL 039

IMCA is pleased to announce the publication of a new video on dropped objects.  This short video highlights the importance of safe working practices not only to offshore personnel but […]

| Information Note number 1309


IMO Ballast Water Management Convention: Update on entry into force

Members will recall that there were reports at the end of 2015 that the tonnage criteria for the BWM convention had been reached, and that the 12 month countdown to entry into force had started. IMO has been rechecking the tonnage figures and has now confirmed that the tonnage threshold

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| Information Note number 1293 | Original reference(s) IMCA SEL 02/16, IMCA M 02/16

Marine cybersecurity update

This aim of this information note is to update members’ awareness of maritime security matters which have been recently published or made known to the industry. 1 Network and Information Security – EU Legislation The EU proposes under the 2013 EU Cybersecurity Strategy, to establish the Network and Information Services

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| Information Note number 1295 | Original reference(s) IMCA SEL 03/16

Recent release of Guidelines on cyber security onboard ships

Members will wish to be aware that new guidelines for cyber security measures onboard ships have been published by BIMCO in a document supported by Cruise Lines International Association, the International Chamber of Shipping, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners and the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners.  The

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| Information Note number 1291 | Original reference(s) IMCA SEL 01/16, IMCA M 01/16

IMO Ballast Water Management Convention

Members may have seen reports that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Ballast Water Management Convention will enter into force world-wide on 24 November 2016.  However, this has not yet been confirmed by IMO, because the ratification figures are still being checked.  The Convention will enter into force 12 months after

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| Information Note number 1284 | Original reference(s) IMCA SEL 07/15, IMCA M 10/15

Revised UK Offshore Regulations

Changes to the UK offshore regulations are due to take effect on 19 July 2015.  The changes are being made to take account of the requirements of the new EU Directive on the Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations (Directive 2013/30/EU).  The EU Directive is aimed at reducing major

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| Information Note number 1278 | Original reference(s) IMCA SEL 06/15

Recent release of BS EN 12021:2014 Respiratory Equipment – Compressed Gases for Breathing Apparatus

The finalised version of the British and European Standard BS EN 12021:2014 – Respiratory equipment – Compressed gases for breathing apparatus – was released in late 2014.  As well as its obvious application to diving breathing gas, the new BS EN 12021, which has superseded BS EN 12021:1999, is also

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| Information Note number 1271 | Original reference(s) IMCA SEL 03/15, IMCA D 07/15, IMCA M 05/15

E-guide for managing stress and psychosocial risks in the workplace

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has launched an e-guide for managing stress and psychosocial risks in the workplace. As part of the Healthy Workplaces Manage Stress campaign, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has launched its e-guide on managing stress and

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| Information Note number 1247 | Original reference(s) IMCA SEL 15/14



Update on the use of armed guards in Nigerian waters

This information note is to make members aware that the use of agent or private security company supplied armed guards onboard vessels in Nigerian waters may be considered by Nigerian Navy authorities to be in breach of regulations. This could result in legal action including detention of personnel found to

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| Information Note number 1233 | Original reference(s) IMCA SEL 09/14, IMCA M 09/14

Ebola virus

The outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa has gained widespread media attention. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported new cases and deaths attributed to Ebola virus disease (EVD). While the outbreak in Guinea appears to be declining, it continues to evolve in Liberia and Sierra Leone. WHO

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| Information Note number 1229 | Original reference(s) IMCA EA 01/14






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