The UK Offshore Safety Directive Regulator (OSDR) has developed a Competent Authority (CA) Portal, which will be available from 1 October 2017. Any OSDR submission relating to Oil Pollution Emergency Plans […]
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Regulatory Update – August 2017
In this update – Early implementation of IMO instruments; LSA Code; MODU Code; Adoption of ships’ roueting systems; Development of regulations for autonomous ships; Maritime cyber risk management; Approval of Lifeboats Guidelines; Adoption of Dynamic Positioning Guidelines; Piracy; Non-SOLAS vessels operating in polar regions; Next sessions – MSC 99 and
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IMO Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management
The latest IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 98) approved a joint MSC-FAL circular on Guidelines on maritime cyber risk management, based on the Interim guidelines on guidelines on maritime cyber […]
IOGP publishes SSDM V2 and V1.1 of P6/11 Seismic bin grid data exchange format
The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) has made new and recent releases of SSDM V2 and P6/11 V1.1. Please see these two news items (also published via IOGP pages: www.iogp.org/blog/category/press-releases/geomatics-press-releases), which are aimed at its stakeholders and the wider oil & gas industry, notifying us of: First,
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Launch of joint concentrated inspection campaign on safety of navigation (SOLAS Ch.V)
The Paris MoU on Port State Control (https://www.parismou.org/) has published the attached press release regarding a joint concentrated inspection campaign, to be held for three months from 1 September 2017 to 30 November 2017.
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EU MRV Regulation deadline for monitoring plans
All IMCA members are reminded that the monitoring plans for any ships calling at any European port, which fall within the scope of the EU Monitoring, Reporting, Verification (MRV) Regulation, […]
Changes to helideck friction requirements on offshore helidecks
Copied below is a communication received from Alex Knight of the Helideck Certification Agency with the intention of clarifying the recently revised CAP 437; please also see the attached. “Some of your members will be aware of the changes which came into force in the latest (8th Edition) of CAP 437. One of
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IMCA strategic review
In Q1 2017, the Board instigated a strategic review of IMCA in the context that the oil and gas industry was experiencing significant change as a result of continuing low oil price; and that successful associations would more likely be those which move with and anticipate change, than those that
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Safety statistics for IMCA contractor members: 2015-2016
IMCA has produced since 1997 an annual report of safety and environment statistics (covering fatalities, injuries and environmental indicators) supplied by contractor members. IMCA recognises that the publication of safety statistics is considered an important and useful service to members. In light of that, IMCA’s HSSE Core Committee has reviewed
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Regulatory Update – April 2017
In this update – Ballast water; Minimum carriage requirements for contaminated bulk liquids carried on OSVs; OSV Chemical Code; Implementation of the 0.50% sulfur limit; OPRC model training course; Industrial personnel; Interim guidance for implementation of the STCW ‘Manila amendments’ approved; Amendments to the Guidelines for vessels with dynamic positioning
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US Maritime Advisory System announced
This information note is to advise members of the new US Maritime Advisory System recently announced by the US Government’s Maritime Administration (MARAD). The following note was released by the MARAD Office of Security on Thursday 26 January 2017: “1. This message announces the launch of the new U.S. Maritime
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Publication of US Navy Diving Manual Revision 7
Diving Division members should note that Revision 7 of the US Navy Diving Manual was published by direction of Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on 1 December 2016. NAVSEA has also very helpfully published a detailed Executive Summary of the modifications introduced by Revision 7. There are a number
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Client auditing activities
Client companies have legal and moral responsibilities to select and work with competent contractors capable of consistently delivering safe and efficient marine projects. In view of this, client companies employ a variety of measures to assure themselves that they only engage suitable contractors. Auditing is one of the most common
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IMO guidance relating to seafarers who hold certificates and documents that do not comply with the 2010 Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code from 1 January to 1 July 2017
On 5 December 2016 the International Maritime Organization (IMO) issued MSC Circular MSC.1/Circ.1560 to recommend that port state control (PSC) authorities take a practical approach when inspecting ships that have […]
Regulatory Update – IMO MSC 97th session
In this update – a report on the 97th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee, including the following issues: carriage of industrial personnel onboard vessels engaged on international voyages; amendments to instruments; carriage of liquefied hydrogen in bulk; maritime cyber risk management; floating armouries; goal-based standards; navigation around multiple
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IMO resolution for the carriage of industrial personnel on board vessels engaged on international voyages
On 25 November 2016, the Maritime Safety Committee of IMO (MSC) reached a significant agreement on an interim solution for the safe carriage of industrial personnel on board offshore industry […]
Regulatory Update – IMO MEPC 70th session
In this update – a report on the 70th session of the IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee, including the following issues: ballast water; fuel oil; efficiency of shipping and greenhouse gases emissions; Baltic and North Sea & English Channel NOₓ; energy efficiency design index; garbage; and more.
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New EU regulation regarding measuring, reporting and verification (MRV)
On Friday 4 November, the European Commission adopted Regulation 2016/1927 to provide further guidance regarding the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2015/757 (MRV Regulation). The new regulation lays down templates and technical rules for the submission of monitoring plans, emissions reports and documents of compliance pursuant to MRV regulation. A compliance
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