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IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) meets for its 99th session from 16-25 May Autonomous Ships

May 14, 2018 IMORegulation

Autonomous Ships – Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) meets for its 99th session 16-25 May, with an IMO Forum on 15 May.

Adoption of amendments

The MSC is expected to adopt, inter-alia, amendments to the following instruments:

SOLAS

  • Amendments to SOLAS regulations II-1/1 and II-1/8-1, concerning the computerized stability support for the master in case of flooding for existing passenger ships. Also set for approval are related Guidelines on operational information for masters in case of flooding for passenger ships constructed before 1 January 2014.
  • Amendments to SOLAS chapter IV, replacing all references to “Inmarsat” with references to a “recognized mobile satellite service” and consequential amendments to the 1994 and 2000 HSC Codes and the 2008 SPS Code.

International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

  • Amendments to update the Code in line with the latest recommendations from the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, which sets the basic requirements for all transport modes. The amendments include new provisions regarding IMO type 9 tank, a set of new abbreviations for segregation groups and special provisions for carriage of lithium batteries and of vehicles powered by flammable liquid or gas

Autonomous Ships

Polar Code – second phase
The International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) entered into force in 2017 under both the SOLAS and MARPOL treaties. The MSC is expected to consider how the Polar Code provisions might be applied in the future to non-SOLAS vessels, including cargo ships of less than 500 gross tonnage, fishing vessels and pleasure yachts, with a view to instructing the Ship Design and Construction (SDC) Sub-Committee.

Piracy and armed robbery against ships
The MSC will receive an update on reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships. IMO received reports of 203 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships worldwide in 2017, the lowest for over 20 years, confirming the current downward year on year trend, with a reduction of about 8% at the global level. In the Gulf of Guinea, the number of incidents reported to the Organization decreased last year to 48 incidents, against 62 in 2016. However, in the first four months of 2018, the number of incidents significantly increased in the region, with 36 incidents reported, against 17 in the same period in 2017. Piracy and armed robbery remain active threats and Governments and the shipping industry need to maintain their guard.

 

GDPR and Crew Management

April 3, 2018 GDPRGENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONRegulation

GDPR and Crew Management

Review your Crew Management Arrangements

In this article, the Club recommends that as part of your preparations for GDPR you complete a review of your crew management arrangements to ensure they will be GDPR compliant. We are grateful to Ian MacLean of Hill Dickinson LLP for his input into this article.

Key Actions to Consider

In relation to crew management, you should consider the following key actions as part of your wider GDPR compliance programme:

  • Data controller or data processor? Review your crew management arrangements and crew information to determine if you are the ‘data controller’ or the ‘data processor’ of crew personal data. You will be a data controller if you decide the purposes and means in which the personal data is processed; you will be a data processer if you are responsible for the processing of personal data on behalf of a data controller. If you are a data processor, the GDPR places specific legal obligations on you to maintain records of personal data and processing activities concerned with it. However, if you are a data controller the GDPR places additional obligations on you to ensure that the data remains properly controlled/secured if you pass it on to third parties.
  • Determine the lawful basis for the processing of personal data relating to crew –whether or not you are a data controller or a data processer you must determine a valid lawful basis for the processing of crew personal data. GDPR provides for the following lawful bases for the processing of personal data:
    • Consent
    • Contractual
    • Legal obligation
    • Vital interests
    • Public task
    • Legitimate interest

Some practical examples of these lawful bases are considered further in this briefing.

  • Consider whether you hold and process any special category data (data consisting of racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data, data concerning health or data concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation) as you will need to identify:
    • a lawful basis for the processing of this information; and
    • a separate condition or reason for the processing of special category information. These reasons are detailed in Article 9 of the GDPR and include where an individual has given their explicit consent to the processing of this personal data.
  • Complete your ‘record of processing’ – data controllers and data processors are responsible for maintaining a ‘record of processing’ which records their data processing activities. Members should ensure their data processing records detail the data processing activities being undertaken in relation to their crew.
  • Privacy Notices – These explain how you as an organisation collect and process personal data. GDPR sets out the information that you should supply to individuals when collecting and processing personal data. Review your current privacy notices to ensure they meet the GDPR requirements.
  • Contracts – review any third party contracts relating to the processing of personal data and ensure they meet the requirements of GDPR. Members may need to seek specific legal advice in this area in order to ensure data processing arrangements are GDPR compliant.
  • Consider local requirements – if you are located outside of Europe you will need to comply with any applicable local requirements concerning data protection and privacy issues. GDPR will also apply to you if you are offering services to, or are processing personal data relating to, individuals located in the European Union.
  • Unless additional safeguards are in place, the GDPR prohibits the transfer of personal data outside of the European Economic Area to a country that does not, in the view of the European Commission, have adequate data protection (1).

GDPR and Crew Management

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Regulations on Prevention and Control of Ship Pollution in Tianjin Port

March 30, 2018 Regulation

Ship Pollution

Information Bulletin

 

The new regulations on prevention and control of ship pollution come into force on 1st May, 2018 in Tianjin Port. This set of newly issued regulations, apply to pollution caused by vessels as well as their relevant operations in the territory of Tianjin Port. It also includes navigation, berthing as well as operation.

 

The following points require special attention:

 

2018/01

Implementation Notice of the “Regulations on Prevention and Control of Ship Pollution in Tianjin Port”

 

 

  1. Vessels are prohibited from using incinerators within the Tianjin port. Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) will need to rectify any violation of this regulation as well as pay penalties ranging from ¥3,000 up to ¥30,000
  2. Vessels navigating, berthing and operating for more than 30 days or undergoing repair operations in the dock within Tianjin Port, shall lead-seal the pollutants discharge equipment. A vessel shall notify MSA in advance if it unseals the pollutant discharge 2 / 2 equipment. MSA will need to rectify any violations of this regulation as well as pay penalties ranging from ¥2,000 up to ¥20,000
  3. If the ship’s pollutants are received by the reception unit, the reception agreements shall be signed in advance to clarify the responsibility for safety and pollution prevention.
  4. At the present stage, all vessels berthing at Tianjin Port should use fuel with sulfur content ≤0.5%m/m or clean energy.
  5. During transportation and operation of cargos with hazards i.e gases or dust, which require fully sealed operations, measures shall been taken to recover these hazards. MSA will need to rectify any violation of this regulation as well as pay penalties ranging from ¥3,000 up to ¥30,000.
  6. In the following two cases, deck washing is prohibited,
  7. Deck is contaminated with pollutants;
  8. The vessel is located in special protection zones, i.e. marine nature reserves, marine special protection areas, agricultural and fisheries areas, salt field conservation areas, and in the downstream waters of the Haihe River.

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Upcoming maritime regulations – 2017 and onwards

March 26, 2018 Regulation

Upcoming maritime regulations – 2017 and onwards

Over the next decade, the shipping industry will be impacted by a wide array of shipping regulations. These regulations aim to ensure that this vital sector is environmentally sound, energy efficient, safe and secure.

The new regulations will create new opportunities for those who are prepared; and operational risks for those who are not.

The below timeline highlights some of  the key regulatory amendments which will come into effect in the coming years.

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GDPR – Outsourcing your DPO ( Data Protection Officer)

March 15, 2018 GDPRRegulation

 GDPR – Outsourcing your DPO What is a DPO?

GDPR – Outsourcing your DPO. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) makes it compulsory for some organisations to appoint a data protection officer (DPO), an expert in data protection law and practice.

Effective from 25th May 2018, the GDPR brings sweeping changes and potential fines of up to 4% of worldwide annual turnover (or €20,000,000).

However, hiring a full-time DPO is likely to be challenging – and expensive – due to a shortage of suitable talent.

GDPR – Outsourcing your DPO

The role of the DPO is to carry out the following tasks:

  • Be timely involved with all issues relating to the protection of personal data;
  • consult with controllers on DPIAs;
  • instruct controllers and processors on their obligations under the GDPR;
  • receive communications from data subjects regarding their rights and processing of their data;
  • monitor compliance with the GDPR and related laws and the controller’s policies; facilitate or carry out audits;
  • attend DP meetings;
  • and cooperate and consult with supervisory authorities.

GDPR – Outsourcing your DPO

DPOs must remain independent !

Controllers not established in the EU need to evaluate whether they require a DPO, as the GDPR applies to non-EU controllers and processors who offer goods and services to EU residents or monitor EU residents’ behavior.

SHIP IP LTD  can offer you either Remote or  On-Site DPO outsourced services with best annual price guaranteed !

If you are still unsure whether you need to appoint a DPO, feel free to get in touch via the Contact Us section below.

 

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    Energy efficiency in shipping – why it matters!

    March 15, 2018 IMORegulation

    Energy efficiency in shipping – why it matters!

    Global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping rely heavily on improvements in energy efficiency and increased uptake of low-carbon technologies.

    Funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Maritime Organization, the Global MTCC Network (GMN) initiative unites technology centres – Maritime Technologies Cooperation Centres (MTCCs) – in targeted regions into a global network. Together, they are promoting technologies and operations to improve energy efficiency in the maritime sector and help navigate shipping into a low-carbon future.

    Emissions from ships exhausts into the atmosphere can potentially be harmful to human health and cause acid rain and may also contribute to global warming.

    To ensure that shipping is cleaner and greener, IMO is engaging in a two-pronged approach towards addressing GHG emissions from international shipping: through regulatory work, supported by capacity-building initiatives.

    Firstly, IMO has adopted regulations to address the emission of air pollutants from ships and has adopted mandatory energy-efficiency measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from international shipping, under Annex VI of IMO’s pollution prevention treaty (MARPOL).

    And secondly, IMO is engaging in global capacity-building projects to support the implementation of those regulations and encourage innovation and technology transfer.

    Source: IMOHQ

    MARPOL Amendments Enter into Force

    March 14, 2018 Regulation

    MARPOL Amendments Enter into Force

    Ship fuel oil reporting requirements and amendments to the regulation for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships have entered into force, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) informed. 

    Entered into force on March 1, ship fuel oil consumption data reporting requirements are aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of international shipping. The data collection will begin on January 1, 2019, with data reported to IMO at the end of each calendar year.

    The mandatory requirements were adopted by IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in 2016, through amendments to chapter 4 of annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

    Under the new Regulation 22A on Collection and reporting of ship fuel oil consumption data, ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above are required to collect consumption data for each type of fuel oil they use, as well as other, additional, specified data including proxies for transport work. These ships account for approximately 85% of CO2 emissions from international shipping.

    In addition, on or before December 31, 2018, in the case of a ship of 5,000 gross tonnage and above, the mandatory Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is to include a description of the methodology for collecting the data and the processes that will be used to report the data to the ship’s flag state.

    Amendments to MARPOL Annex V on Prevention of pollution by garbage from ships also entered into force on March 1, 2018. They relate to cargo residues of products which are hazardous to the marine environment (HME) and a new Garbage Record Book format.

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