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New Bulk Cargo Rules: Prepare Before 1 January 2027

IMSBC Amendment 08-25 introduces 11 revised cargo schedules and 11 new schedules. Shipping companies and Masters should review affected cargoes now.

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BMA Safety Alert 26-04 highlights injuries during steam-system maintenance. Isolation can leave stored heat and trapped fluid, while leaking valves or restricted drains can undermine safety checks.

Ballast Water Records deserve a CHECK NOW

Since February 2025, ships must use the revised Ballast Water Record Book format, with operation codes A to H and the relevant item numbers.

Severe weather can rapidly turn routine vessel operations into a high-risk situation. Heavy rolling and pitching, green water on deck, propeller racing, cargo movement, machinery failures and restricted crew movement can lead to injury, cargo loss, structural damage, blackout or loss of control.

The Paris MoU will introduce a new methodology for assessing Recognized Organizations (ROs) on 6 July 2027.