Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) 2024 on Crew Wages and SEA
This year’s Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC), running from 1 September until 30 November 2024, prioritizes seafarers’ basic rights on board ships, and will be carried out on the topic of crew wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEAs) under MLC.
Hong Kong Convention (HKC) enters into force
The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) will finally enter into force on 26 June 2025.
Standard Ship Management Agreement - SHIPMAN 2024
ICS Bridge and Engine Room Procedures Guide (BPG & ERPG)
Guidelines for the Port State Control (PSC) on the ISM Code
Paris MoU has published guidelines to provide guidance for the harmonized reporting and follow up of ISM deficiencies in the scope of a PSC inspection, for the Port State Control Officers (PSCOs).
Procedures and Arrangements (P&A) Manual
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (hereinafter referred to as MARPOL 73/78) was established in order to prevent the pollution of the marine environment by discharges into the sea from ships of harmful substances or effluents containing such substances.
(Confined) Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue
Entry into (Confined) Enclosed Spaces onboard ships is sometimes a necessary but dangerous work activity.
Control of Drugs and Alcohol
OCIMF has published an updated information paper that provides guidance on how to manage the risks and potentially serious impacts associated with the use of drugs and alcohol in relation to marine operations.
Guidelines for Control of Operational Requirements
Guideline is solely drafted for the purpose of providing guidance to the PSCO in performing a PSC inspection on the subject matter.
Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
IBICON offers you an overview of the ISM Code requirements related to the Designated Person Ashore (DPA).
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) observes its World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 each year.
Eliminating harassment and bullying on board ships
Harassment and bullying on board ships can have serious consequences for the physical and emotional health of seafarers, lead to decreased motivation and increased sickness and can compromise cohesive and effective teamwork.
Guidelines on Medical Examination of Fishers
A new set of guidelines, adopted at a joint meeting of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), will improve the medical examination process of fishers.
Flashpoint Bunker Delivery Notes (BDN)
Appendix V of MARPOL Annex VI details the information which shall be displayed on the Bunker Delivery Note (BDN).
Reporting use of Overridable Power Limitation (ShaPoLi/EPL)
The purpose of these news is to provide technical and operational conditions that the SHaPoLi / EPL system should satisfy in complying with the EEXI requirements and in using a power reserve for existing ships.
Revised SOLAS Radiocommunications GMDSS Requirements
A revised SOLAS Chapter IV containing requirements for radiocommunications applies to new and existing ships on or after 1 January 2024.
Garbage Record Book for Small Ships
Amendments to MARPOL Annex V on Garbage Record Books for smaller ships – MEPC.360(79)
Paris MoU pilot on PSC on Fishing Vessels
Paris MoU pilot on PSC on Fishing Vessels requires all addressed parties to ensure that fishing vessels are always maintained and within standards.
IACS unified requirements E26 and E27 on cyber resilience
International Association of Classification Societies’ (IACS) unified requirements (URs) E26 and E27 aim to minimise the frequency and impact of cyber incidents at sea.
Ballast Water Record-keeping and Reporting
The IMO has released Circular BWM.2/Circ.80 – Guidance on ballast water record-keeping and reporting. The circular aims to bring clarity to the record-keeping and reporting process under the BWM Convention, including guidance on completing the Ballast Water Record Book.
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