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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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US 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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Fuel 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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Safety 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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CE 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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IMO’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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ECSA 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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ABS 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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SSE8 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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IMO 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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New 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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HTW 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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KR 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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Green registration fee
Isle of Man Ship Registry launches industry first with new reduced fees for ‘green’ ships
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INTERTANKO welcomes idea of charterers as responsible parties in the EU ETS
The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners, INTERTANKO, has voiced its support of a recent proposal which advocates the inclusion of charterers as responsible parties in the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
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SDC 8 starts work on how to reduce underwater noise from ships
The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 8) met from 17 to 21 January to discuss reducing underwater noise from ships, along with other issues.
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Polluter-pays or Polluter-gets-paid?
European shipowners (ECSA) have welcomed the proposal of the European Parliament’s Rapporteur on the EU ETS, Peter Liese, for a binding clause in contractual agreements between shipowners and commercial operators to ensure that the latter pay for the costs of the EU ETS. The World Shipping Council disagrees and European ...
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IMO agrees draft amendments to survey requirements
The 8th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 8) was held from 17 to 21 January, and DNV has reported on the outcomes including agreement on draft amendments to the 2011 International code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and ...
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NAPA and Bureau Veritas enhance hull design approvals by using 3D models
NAPA and Bureau Veritas (BV) have announced a partnership to enable more effective and widespread use of 3D models in the class approval process.
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OCIMF publishes SIRE 2.0 Question Library
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has published the full set of questions that may be asked during a SIRE 2.0 tanker inspection, when its new inspection regime is implemented during Q2 2022.
