September 8, 2021

New IMO measures to address containers lost at seaI

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has agreed to initiate new measures to detect and report containers lost at sea, which may enhance […]
September 7, 2021

IMO update: Marine Environment Protection Committee – MEPC 76

The 76th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) was held remotely with a limited agenda from 10 to 17 June 2021. MEPC […]
September 7, 2021

Bureau Veritas online platform to help compliance with new IMO carbon intensity regulations – EEXI and CII

Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC), has introduced an online platform, VeriSTAR Green, to enable all shipowners to assess their […]
September 6, 2021

Maritime compliance: UK MRV – The third CO2 reporting scheme

As a reminder to Owners / Managers, after Brexit on 1 January 2021, the UK MRV became the third CO2 reporting scheme relevant for shipping companies, […]
September 3, 2021

IMO 2020 and beyond: Guidelines for fuel oil sampling and designated sampling points

The club previously published an artice on the ‘sampling of fuel oil used on board (PSC enforcement criteria)’. This article was published based on the outcome […]
September 2, 2021

Designing an EU climate policy: What is Fit for 55 and how it affects shipping?

With Fit for 55, Europe is the global first mover in turning a long-term net-zero goal into real-world policies, marking the entry of climate policy into […]
September 2, 2021

Partial Amendment of the Act on Maritime Traffic Safety

Partial Amendment of the Act on Maritime Traffic Safety came into force on 1 July 2021. The following new system for navigational safety is to be […]
September 1, 2021

MCA collaborate with HSE to create tool to improve health and safety attitudes at sea

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has collaborated with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to build on the existing Safety Climate Tool by making it […]
August 30, 2021

Turkey: Introduction of New Regulation on Environmental Inspection

Environment Examination Regulation number 27061 has been repealed and the new regulation number 31509 dated 12 June 2021 was published in Official Gazette wherein the main […]
August 29, 2021

Panama Renews Maritime Transport Agreement with China

The Panama Maritime Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Panama, have renewed the Agreement on Maritime Transportbetween the Government of the Republic […]
August 27, 2021

Paris MOU 2020 performance lists for Flag states and Recognized Organizations (ROs). Best to worst

The Paris MoU Committee approved the 2020 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flag States and Recognized Organizations (ROs). These lists take effect as […]
August 24, 2021

10 Situations When Ship’s Generator Must be Stopped Immediately

The generator onboard, being the powerhouse of the ship, requires regular maintenance and overhauling to ensure efficient and safe operations. A responsible marine engineer will never […]
August 23, 2021

Ship lay-up Guide for Shipowners

This guide has been produced to help shipowners prepare their ships for lay-up and maintain them in a safe and cost-effective condition when they are out […]
August 18, 2021

10 Boiler Operating Mistakes On Ships That Can Cost Big Time

Every engine room machinery system requires a specific procedure for starting and stopping it. Boiler being one of the most important systems on board ships, requires […]
August 15, 2021

New MARPOL requirement on designated fuel oil sampling points

The 0.50% global sulphur limit for fuel oil used or carried for use has been in force since 1 January 2020. Three months later the so-called […]