On 24 January, the IMO issued updated guidelines on fatigue. This is just another in a long series of band aids that attempt to cover…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is to address maritime corruption by including the issue in its work programme for the Facilitation Committee.
The decision to…
FAL Convention
A mandatory requirement for national governments to introduce electronic information exchange between ships and ports comes into effect from 8 April 2019. The…
IMO Urges Users Of GPS-SPS To Check Their Systems Ahead Of GPS Roll-Over
Maritime users of the Global Positioning System Standard Positioning Service (GPS-SPS) are…
USCG The Coast Guard District 8 Outer Continental Shelf Officer in Charge, Marine Inspections recently released two Marine Safety Information Bulletins regarding marine casualty reporting…
Autonomous Ships - Rolls-Royce has completed a research project it says demonstrates that the operation of autonomous vessels can meet, if not exceed, current collision…
The International Maritime Organization answers the questions of Government Europa on how the next generation of autonomous vessels can be regulated to ensure safety for…
SHIP SCRUBBERS
Following a lengthy process, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) member states finally agreed in April to require international shipping to decarbonize and at least…
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…
MARITIME CYBER RISK !
The insurance losses and liabilities arising from cyber risks is an increasing area of focus for both shipowners and their insurers, argues…