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IACS Secretary-General, Robert Ashdown, commended the two new URs on cyber safety, which “provide minimum goal-based requirements for the cyber resilience of new ships and for the cyber security of onboard systems and equipment REGULATION

IACS adopts new requirements on cyber safety

The PPR sub-committee has agreed to develop draft guidelines to permit the use of multiple engine operational profiles, The use of multiple EOPs can be applied to enable the switch between different fuel types on dual fuel engines. REGULATION

PPR 9 considered amendments to NOx Technical Code

Draft guidelines on the delivery of exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) water and residues to port reception facilities will be presented to MEPC 78 in June 2022 for further consideration. REGULATION

PPR 9 advances EGCS water discharge guidelines

The USCG's final policy letter is not likely to alter MPN acceptance in the near term, Jed Mouawad of Mouawad Consulting said. BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

US Coast Guard to further evaluate MPN method

New MARPOL Annex VI requirements to fit or designate fuel oil sampling points entered into force on 1 April 2022. REGULATION

Fuel oil sampling points become mandatory

BV's new rule note, NR 547, covers safety requirements for ships using any type of fuel cell technology. REGULATION

Safety of Maritime Fuel Cells Focus of New BV Rule Note

Draft lifecycle GHG and carbon intensity guidelines for marine fuels are intended to be finalised at MEPC 79 in December 2022. REGULATION

IMO’s life cycle GHG emissions guidelines expected in December

A number of yards in Alang, India have made major strides in upgrading ship recycling standards in a bid to attain EU compliance. GENERAL NEWS

ECSA backs ship recycling at South Asian yards

The revision to ABS' Marine Vessel Rules updates guidance in relation to the carriage of electric vehicles on board. REGULATION

ABS updates RoRo fire rules

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 REGULATION

SSE8 agrees ro-ro fire safety amendments

The IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 8) met during 7-11 February 2022 REGULATION

IMO pushes ahead with electronic certificates

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency is bringing in new rules for enclosed spaces from 14 May 2022 for vessels that come under SOLAS. REGULATION

New safety rules for enclosed spaces

The 8th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 8) was held remotely from 7 to 11 February. REGULATION

HTW 8 targets human element

The Korean Register (KR) has developed Guidance for Underwater Radiated Noise which aims to help protect marine ecosystems by reducing noise from ships REGULATION

KR launches notation for underwater radiated noise

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A European Parliamentary rapporteur has submitted a proposed change to the European Commission's ETS Directive. REGULATION

Polluter-pays or Polluter-gets-paid?