ship registration

April 26, 2018 - Source: IRI: This Guideline identifies information sources that may aid Companies in establishing policies and procedures for mitigating maritime cyber risks.

26 April 2018 - Source: Danish Maritime Authority: A legislative amendment abolishing the registration fee for vessels in the Danish Registers of Shipping has been adopted by the Danish Parliament today.

The amendment increases the attractiveness of the Danish Flag as it now offers the same benefits as foreign Flags.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has released guidance on how international vessels can comply with strict new biofouling rules.

4/9/2018 Source USCG Maritime Commons blog: Inmarsat has announced that it will migrate Inmarsat-C, Mini C, and Fleet77 used for Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS), Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) and Ship Security Alerti

March 2, 2018 Source: ICS - The purpose of this information is to assist shipowners and operators with preparations for compliance with the special training requirements for personnel on ships operating in polar waters.

It is recommended that the owner or operator check with their Flag Administration for special instructions.

March 2, 2018 MPA Ship[ping Circular No. 4 of 2018 - Applicable to: Shipowners, ship managers, operators, masters, crew members, recognized organizations, surveyors and the shipping community

(I)   PREVENTION  OF  POLLUTION  OF  THE  SEA  (OIL)  (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2018

Source: Maritime New Zealand February 14, 2018 - ‘Float-free’ distress beacons will soon become compulsory for commercial fishing vessels to improve safety in the sector. 

Source: IMO 2/5/2018 - The 0.50% limit on sulphur in fuel oil on board ships (outside designated emission control areas) will come into effect on 1 January 2020.

Source: UK Chamber of Shipping - Dr Grahaeme Henderson, President of the UK Chamber, last night launched HiLo, a predictive modelling tool for accident prevention in shipping.