Information Notes

Members will recall that there were reports at the end of 2015 that the tonnage criteria for the BWM convention had been reached, and that the 12 month countdown to entry into force had started. IMO has been rechecking the tonnage figures and has now confirmed that the tonnage threshold

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Members will wish to be aware that new guidelines for cyber security measures onboard ships have been published by BIMCO in a document supported by Cruise Lines International Association, the International Chamber of Shipping, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners and the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners.  The

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Members may have seen reports that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Ballast Water Management Convention will enter into force world-wide on 24 November 2016.  However, this has not yet been confirmed by IMO, because the ratification figures are still being checked.  The Convention will enter into force 12 months after

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Changes to the UK offshore regulations are due to take effect on 19 July 2015.  The changes are being made to take account of the requirements of the new EU Directive on the Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations (Directive 2013/30/EU).  The EU Directive is aimed at reducing major

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The finalised version of the British and European Standard BS EN 12021:2014 – Respiratory equipment – Compressed gases for breathing apparatus – was released in late 2014.  As well as its obvious application to diving breathing gas, the new BS EN 12021, which has superseded BS EN 12021:1999, is also

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The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) has published a revised version of its HSE competency management guidelines for the geophysical industry. This revised report is intended as the geophysical industry base reference for HSE competency management and training. It has been updated significantly to provide guidance to all

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The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has launched an e-guide for managing stress and psychosocial risks in the workplace. As part of the Healthy Workplaces Manage Stress campaign, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has launched its e-guide on managing stress and

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This information note is to make members aware that the use of agent or private security company supplied armed guards onboard vessels in Nigerian waters may be considered by Nigerian Navy authorities to be in breach of regulations. This could result in legal action including detention of personnel found to

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The outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa has gained widespread media attention. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported new cases and deaths attributed to Ebola virus disease (EVD). While the outbreak in Guinea appears to be declining, it continues to evolve in Liberia and Sierra Leone. WHO

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Further to previous information notes on this topic we can now advise the dedicated website has gone live and can be found at www.g-omo.info/ Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 06/14, IMCA M 06/14

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Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 02/14

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Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 12/13, IMCA M 21/13

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Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 10/13, IMCA M 19/13

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Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 09/13

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Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 07/13, IMCA C 06/13, IMCA M 13/13

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Originally issued with the following reference(s): IMCA SEL 08/13, IMCA M 14/13

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