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Members operating in US waters will wish to be aware of the guidance published by the USCG, on measures that it is proposing are applied to the marine sector for cyber security risk management. The information contained in this information note is sourced from the USCG’s Blog for Maritime Professionals
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The UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 (“MSA”), which came into force on 29 October 2015, addresses the rise of new forms of slavery. The objective of the MSA is to […]
This information note is for the benefit of IMCA’s US members and concerns a message from the US Coast Guard which seeks applications from candidates to become members of the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee. A notification has been placed on the ‘Coast Guard Maritime Commons’ web page and has
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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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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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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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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Members will wish to be aware that the accreditation scheme for vessel inspectors using the IMCA M 149 – Common marine inspection document and IMCA M 189 – Common marine inspection […]
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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The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) has published a revised version of its HSE competency management guidelines for the geophysical industry. This revised report is intended as the geophysical industry base reference for HSE competency management and training. It has been updated significantly to provide guidance to all
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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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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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