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Safety

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All the latest news concerning national and international standards for the safety of merchant and passenger ships.

  Apr 26, 2024

UK issues guidance on distress signaling equipment for mariners

UK MCA issued MIN 542 (M+F) Amendment 3 providing the latest advice to mariners on distress signaling equipment for emergency use....

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  Apr 25, 2024

MARAD issues maritime security update: precautions and resources

US Maritime Administration issued an advisory regarding the update for the maritime industry, addressing several key areas of concern....

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  Apr 23, 2024

U.S. DOT issues new Emergency Response Guidebook for hazardous material incidents

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued the new 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook....

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  Apr 22, 2024

Guidelines for authorizations under SOLAS Chapter XV issued by the UK

UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued MIN 708 (M) regarding authorisations issued in accordance with SOLAS XV/3.2 and 3.3....

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  Apr 19, 2024

Canada's speed restriction measures for protecting North Atlantic right whales

Transport Canada has issued a ship safety bulletin on speed restrictions in the Gulf of St. Lawrence to protect the North Atlantic right whale....

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  Apr 19, 2024

VTS Manual Edition 8.3 issued by IALA

The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) has issued the VTS Manual, Edition 8.3....

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UK

  Apr 18, 2024

UK issues new amended codes of practice for authorisation of certifying authorities

UK MCA amended Marine Information Note (MIN) 538 concerning codes of practice – authorisation of certifying authorities....

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  Apr 17, 2024

Canada: Bulletin on new and existing requirements for vessels

Transport Canada has issued a ship safety bulletin No. 09/2024 on new and existing insurance requirements for some vessels....

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  Apr 15, 2024

India: Introduction of online Ship Reporting and communication protocols for sensitive regions

DGS published a circular regarding the implementation of an online Ship Reporting system for specific maritime regions prone to security risks....

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  Apr 12, 2024

Approved Radio Accounting Authorities (RAAs) for Barbadian vessels

The Barbados Maritime Ship Registry has issued bulletin No. 033 v 2.0 on RAA, PSA, MMSI and Call Signs....

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IMO

  Apr 12, 2024

IMO issues guidance for temporary storage of treated sewage and grey water in ballast water tanks

IMO has published BWM.2/Circ.82 with guidance for the temporary storage of treated sewage and/or grey water in ballast water tanks....

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  Apr 11, 2024

UK issues new edition of Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers

UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a new edition of Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP)....

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