More Regulation – Page 5
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NewsEU commits to “polluter-pays” principle for ETS
European shipowners (ECSA) have welcomed the European Parliament’s commitment to enforce the polluter-pays principle, by ensuring the mandatory pass-through of the ETS costs to the commercial operators of the vessels through contractual clauses.
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NewsNew IACS requirements for BWMS take effect from July
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has released a Unified Requirement (UR) relating to fire issues for ballast water management systems (BWMS) on ships, UR F45.
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NewsMSC 105 approves new survey requirements
The 105th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) was held from 20 to 29 April, with new Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP Code) requirements agreed to enter into force for bulk carriers and tankers.
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NewsIACS adopts new requirements on cyber safety
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has adopted two new Unified Requirements (URs) on the cyber resilience of ships.
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NewsPPR 9 considered amendments to NOx Technical Code
The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) held its 9th session virtually from 4-8 April and considered amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code for permitting the use of multiple engine operational profiles as a means of managing NOx emissions performance.
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NewsPPR 9 advances EGCS water discharge guidelines
The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) held its 9th session virtually from 4-8 April and advanced guidelines on the delivery of exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) water and residues to port reception facilities.
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NewsIACS publishes Unified Requirement on remote classification surveys
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published Unified Requirement UR Z29 to provide uniform guidance and requirements for remote surveys.
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NewsUS Coast Guard to further evaluate MPN method
Another step forward has been taken in the US Coast Guard’s consideration of type approval procedures for UV ballast water management systems (BWMS) that can render organisms permanently incapable of reproduction, nonviable, without necessarily killing them.
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NewsFuel oil sampling points become mandatory
MARPOL Annex VI requirements to fit or designate fuel oil sampling points enter into force on 1 April 2022.
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NewsSafety of Maritime Fuel Cells Focus of New BV Rule Note
A new rule note (NR547) addressing the safety requirements of fuel cell power systems on board ships has been released by Bureau Veritas (BV). The rule note covers safety requirements for ships using any type of fuel cell technology, providing rules for the arrangement and installation of fuel cell power ...
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NewsCE Delft reports on potential impacts of ETS extension
The Port of Rotterdam has commissioned CE Delft to investigate the proposed extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to the maritime sector.
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NewsIMO’s life cycle GHG emissions guidelines expected in December
The IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 11) met 14-18 March, noting the urgency of the development of draft lifecycle GHG and carbon intensity guidelines for marine fuels and therefore decided to aim to finalise draft guidelines at MEPC 79 (12-16 December).
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NewsECSA backs ship recycling at South Asian yards
Europe’s biggest shipowner body is throwing its weight behind a controversial proposed amendment to the EU’s Waste Shipment Regulation that would effectively make it possible to recycle EU-flagged ships at non-OECD shipbreaking facilities in South Asia.
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NewsABS updates RoRo fire rules
ABS has responded to industry concerns in the wake of recent fires on RoRos by updating its Marine Vessel Rules in relation to electric vehicles on board.
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NewsSSE8 agrees ro-ro fire safety amendments
The 8th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 8) advanced amendments to address fire safety on ro-ro passenger ships.
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NewsIMO pushes ahead with electronic certificates
The IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 8) met during 7-11 February 2022 and advanced regulation changes that will formalise the use of electronic seafarers’ certificates.
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NewsNew safety rules for enclosed spaces
New UK rules will come into force to strengthen safety measures for those who work in enclosed spaces onboard vessels.
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NewsHTW 8 targets human element
Highlighting the human element as a key factor in safety and environmental protection, the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 8) agreed on a revised checklist for considering the human element in the review, development, and implementation of new and existing IMO requirements.
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NewsKR launches notation for underwater radiated noise
The Korean Register (KR) has developed Guidance for Underwater Radiated Noise which aims to help protect marine ecosystems by reducing noise from ships.
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NewsGreen registration fee
Isle of Man Ship Registry launches industry first with new reduced fees for ‘green’ ships
