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.
Security Guidelines for Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
New Procedures for Port State Control (PSC)
Electronic Bunker Delivery Notes (e-BDN)
The IMO has formally confirmed the use of Bunker Delivery Notes (BDNs) in electronic format.
Remote ISM&ISPS Audits and Verifications
IMO finalized the first phase of its planned development of guidance on the assessment and applicability of remote surveys, ISM Code audits and ISPS Code verifications.
Türk Loydu has become a member of IACS
Türk Loydu has become a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) as of 1st of November 2023.
New Mediterranean Emissions Control Area (Med SOx ECA)
IMO agreed to establish in Mediterranean Sea a sulphur emission control area (SECA) from 1st January 2025.
New SOLAS Chapter XV – Safety Measures for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel
IMO has adopted a new mandatory International Code for Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code).
Familiarization with Bridge Equipment
Masters and watch keeping officers should be trained in the use of the ship’s navigation and bridge equipment and be familiar with its operation.
Biofouling Management Plan (BFMP)
IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted revised 2023 Guidelines for the control and management of ships' biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species (IMO Resolution MEPC.378(80)).
Ship Design Minimum Breaking Load (MBLSD)
New Requirements for Towing and Mooring Equipment due to the Amendments to SOLAS
Towing and Mooring Arrangements Plan
New Requirements for Towing and Mooring Equipment due to the Amendments to SOLAS
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