Monthly archive

November 2019

Implementation of requirements for maintenance and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear

Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - This circular provides information on the implementation of the requirements on Singapore registered ships (SRS) as adopted by Resolution MSC.402(96), which will take effect on 1 January 2020 upon entry into force of the associated amendments to Regulations III/3 and III/20 of the SOLAS Convention.

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Requirement For Ships Installed Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (Scrubber) & The Discharge Of Residue & Washwater To The Sea

Marine Department Malaysia - This notice is to inform the shipping community on the requirement Regulation 14.1, Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 for ships installed with the EGCS.

Malaysia prohibits the discharge of washwater from EGCS open-loop system whilst in Malaysian Water (12 nautical miles from the nearest land).

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New Joint Guidelines from ICS and OCIMF to improve safety in polar waters

Source: ICS/OCIMF Press Release - Maritime trade between Arctic destinations and the rest of the world is expected to expand and an increasing number of ships are now undertaking voyages in polar waters.

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Bahamas Maritime Authority Information Bulletin No. 165 Rev. 06: Ballast Water Management Convention

Source: BMA - This Bulletin provides information on the key requirements of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (“Ballast Water Management/BWM Convention”)

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Bahamas Maritime Authority Information Bulletin 76 Rev. 4 - Carriage of Immersion Suits

Source: BMA - Guidance and Instructions for Bahamas Recognised Organisations, Bahamas Approved Nautical Inspectors, Ship Owners, Managers and Masters . This Bulletin provides guidance on the carriage requirements for immersion suits, anti-exposure suits and thermal protective aids (TPAs).

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Vessel operating costs expected to rise in 2019 and 2020

PRESS RELEASE
31 October 2019
 
International accountant and shipping adviser BDO says total operating costs in the shipping industry are expected to rise by 2.5% in 2019 and by 2.7% in 2020.
 

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Leading Flags of Registration By DWT 11/1/2019 (UNCTAD)

Source: UNCTAD - Of the top 35 flags, Panama continues as #1 followed by Marshall Islands at #2 and Liberia at #3. However Panama actually lost 0.57% 2018-2019. Germany lost the most tonnage year on year losing 16.74%.

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