January 2021

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) For certification of vessels for Carriage of Livestock

Source: DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING, MUMBAI - The Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (w) of section 262 and clause (s) of sub-section (2) of section 435 read with section 457 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958), vide Notifications No.

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COVID – 19 EXTENSION OF SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS

Source: UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency - Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Manning Agents and Seafarers - This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Standards for Seafarers, etc) Regulations 2014 and replaces MIN 632(M). This MIN expires [30 April 2021]

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ISLE OF MAN SHIP REGISTER SEAFARER WELFARE APP ‘CREW MATTERS’ GOES LIVE TO 10,000 CREW

Source: Isle of Man Ship Register - The Isle of Man Ship Registry has formally launched the first ever seafarer welfare app designed by a flag state.

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Coast Guard issues warning to mariners turning off AIS

Source: USCG - ASTORIA, Ore. --- The Coast Guard is issuing a warning to mariners and commercial fisherman about the dangers and legal consequences of disabling a vessel's Automated Identification System.

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Enhanced requirements for shore-based personnel boarding vessels in the Port of Singapore

Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - Shore-based personnel carry out essential work onboard vessels in our port such as cargo and bunkering operations, repairs and maintenance, as well as surveys and inspections.

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IMO Secretary-General denounces “no crew change” clauses

Source: IMO - Charterers’ “no crew change” clauses aggravate the ongoing crew change crisis and further threaten safety of navigation, says IMO Secretary-General.

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Bahamas Maritime Authority Releases Updated Information on Operation and/or Registration of Yachts In the Bahamas

Source: OGSR Editors - The Bahamas Maritime Authority has recently issued a number of "Yacht Notices" that provide updated information as to the operation and/or registration of yachts, small and large, private or charted. For our readers convenience your editor has included links to the Notices below:

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