(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) On 4 February 2019 the European Commission (EC) tabled a proposal concerning the amendment of Regulation (EU) 2015/757 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport (the “EU MRV Regulation”). The main objective of the proposal is to amend the EU MRV Regulation in order to take account…
(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The US Coast Guard issued a bulletin stating that it has reconsidered its previous interpretation of ‘next scheduled drydocking’ with respect to ballast water management system (BWMS) compliance dates. Due to drydock slippage, the Coast Guard has determined that existing extensions with a compliance date stipulated as the ‘first scheduled drydock after (date)’ will…
(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) issued a document providing best practice guidance and a harmonized approach to sampling for compliance in accordance with Article 9 of the IMO Ballast Water Convention 2004. This document has been prepared based on IMO Guidelines for Ballast Water Sampling (G2) and related IMO documents and on current…
(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The Cyprus DMS has published an updated list of approved private ship security contractors in accordance with Section 84 of the Protection of Cyprus Ships Against Acts of Piracy and Other Unlawful Acts Law 2012. The updated list of contractors certified under Section 22(1) of the law is available on the department’s website. The…
(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Fatigue is a hazard because it may affect a seafarer’s ability to do their job effectively and safely. Importantly, fatigue affects everyone regardless of skill, knowledge and training. The effects of fatigue can be particularly dangerous in the transportation sector, including the shipping industry. All stakeholders should be alert to the factors which may…
(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) OCIMF has released their new Vessel Inspection Questionnaire Nr. 7, on 18 February 2019. The amendments are shown on the document available here. Click below to download full Vessel Inspection Questionnaire Nr. 7: More for you: OCIMF Report Templates (click links below to download): Petroleum LNG LPG Chemical Source: OCIMF
(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) China’s Ministry of Transport released two regulations in the 4th quarter of 2018, which entered into force on Jan 1, 2019. Implementation Plan for Marine Air Pollutant Emission Control Areas – This plan is an upgraded version of the previous plan released in 2015, which specifically requires all ships operating within ECAs to comply…
