At IMO MEPC 70th session the amendments to the Annex V of the MARPOL Convention related to the Form of Garbage Record Book were adopted. These amendments were adopted by Resolution MEPC.277(70) with the entry-into-force date 1 March 2018 and include the following: Amendments to Regulation 4 and 6 of the Annex V of the MARPOL Convention (garbage discharge provisions) providing…
According to MPA Shipping Circular No. 26 of 2017, MPA will be progressively moving towards the full implementation of electronic certificates that are issued by the Administration commencing from December 2017. With the aim to reduce the administrative burden on Administrations, Port State control officials, ships’ crew and other stakeholders caused by, amongst other reasons,…
The 2014 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 which relate to financial security of seafarers in cases of abandonment (Reg 2.5), and contractual claims for compensation in the event of a seafarer’s death or long term disability due to an operational injury, illness or hazard (Reg 4.2) will enter into force on 18…
BIMCO has drawn attention to concern about the activities of a small minority of PMSCs who may be operating contrary to GUARDCON and the conditions of their weapons’ licences and permits. BIMCO continues to urge members to exercise “due diligence” in checking that their chosen security company is operating with valid permits and licences. This…
IMO MEPC 66 adopted, by resolutions MEPC.249(66) and MEPC.250(66), the amendments to the BCH Code and IBC Code respectively. The two amendments are expected to be entered into force on 1 January 2016. The amendments to the BCH Code require all ships, subject to the BCH Code, shall be fitted with an approved stability instrument…