Trading in and out of Argentinean ports
16. Feb. 2012 | Flag States | All Shiptypes | Owners
E-Mail alert received from Principal Surveyor of the Isle of Man Ship Registry regarding trading in and out of Argentinean ports.
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SLF 54 GL–Experts participated in Working Groups
13. Feb. 2012 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners, Manufacturers
Working Groups’ summaries from the 54th session of IMO Sub-Committee for Stability, Load Lines and Fishing Vessels (SLF).
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New Air Pollution related issues discussed at BLG 16
03. Feb. 2012 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners, Manufacturers
Review of relevant non-mandatory instruments as a consequence of the amended MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code and Black Carbon Issues.
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GL List of Certificates and Documents required on Board
27. Jan. 2012 | GL Guidance | All Shiptypes | Owners
Updated GL List of Certificates and Documents required on Board is available on GL web page.
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Antigua & Barbuda revises Circular on BNWAS
26. Jan. 2012 | Flag States | All Shiptypes | Owners
Circular 02-001-2011 Revision 02 provides conditions for exempting ships with existing BNWAS installations fitted before 1st July 2011.
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GL's EEDI Guidelines - Energy Efficiency Design Index
06. Dec. 2011 | GL Rules | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards
New GL "Guidelines for Determination of Energy Efficiency Design Index (VI-13-1)" has been published.
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Antigua and Barbuda issues CAN on Emergency Towing Manual
29. Nov. 2011 | Flag States | All Shiptypes | Owners
Class Advisory Note 003-2011 (Rev1) sets out national policy for the carriage of Emergency Towing Procedure Manuals (EPTM) which do not need approval but different numbers of copies are required depending on ship's length.
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GL Rules for Inland Navigation Vessels
22. Nov. 2011 | GL Rules | Inland Navigation Vessels | Owners, Yards
On 1 November 2011 an updated set of Rules for Inland Navigation Vessels came into force. One of the major issues in this update is the compliance with the latest "European Agreement concerning the international carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN)" regulations.
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IMO Regulations coming into Force 1st Half of 2012
10. Nov. 2011 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards, Manufacturers
Extract from GL Rules Pilot gives summary of new IMO Regulations.
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IMO publishes DSC 16 Summary Meeting Report
03. Nov. 2011 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners
Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid cargoes and Containers (DSC) - 16th Session met from 19-23 September 2011. The Summary Meeting Report is now published.
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IMO revises List of Certificates and Documents
31. Oct. 2011 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners
Due to amendments and adoptions of instruments since the issuance of the previous version, the list of certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships has been revised.
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Antigua and Barbuda issues Circular on Lifejacket Standards
31. Oct. 2011 | Flag States | All Shiptypes | Owners, Manufacturers
Policy on interpretation of IMO Resolution MSC.207(81) and application of amendments to the LSA Code.
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Bahamas revises Guidance for Passenger Ships
25. Oct. 2011 | Flag States | Passenger Ships | Owners
Information Bulletin 96 on “Maintaining Watertight Doors open during Navigation” and Information Bulletin 73 on “Periodical Bottom Inspection of Passenger Ships”.
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Antigua & Barbuda specifies Voluntary Compliance Procedure for MLC 2006
21. Oct. 2011 | Flag States | All Shiptypes | Owners
Antigua & Barbuda strongly supports Owners / Managers wishing to apply for voluntary MLC 2006 compliance
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Rule Notes of the Guidelines for the Use of Gas as Ship Fuel
21. Sep. 2011 | GL Guidance | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards, Manufacturers
Gas is seen as an alternative cleaner ship fuel. Supporting this development GL now published Rule Notes for the interpretation of the GL Guidelines for the Use of Gas as Fuel.
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Amendments to the California Regulation on Fuel Sulphur
13. Sep. 2011 | Other Bodies | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards
The California Air Resources Board published Amendments to the California Regulation on Fuel Sulphur.
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Antigua & Barbuda authorizes GL for MLC 2006 certification
23. Aug. 2011 | Flag States | All Shiptypes | Owners
Antigua & Barbuda has ratified the Convention on the 11th of August and GL is now authorized to provide inspection and certification services for ships flying the A&B flag.
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USCG Marine Safety Alert published
10. Aug. 2011 | PSC | All Shiptypes | Owners
USCG authorities have published a Safety Alert as the number of incidents with engine problems in ports is rising.
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FP 55 in London from 25 to 29 July 2011
09. Aug. 2011 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards, Manufacturers
Working Group on “Performance testing and approval standards for fire safety systems”.
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IHM Guidelines and SRP Guidelines adopted at MEPC 62
04. Aug. 2011 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards
The Ship Recycling Working Group adopted two guidelines at the 62nd session of IMO MEPC (Marine Environmental Protection Committee), which was held from 11 to 15 July 2011.
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PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaigns - Checklist
01. Aug. 2011 | PSC | All Shiptypes | Owners
The main PSC regions have published the checklist to be used during the Concentrated Inspection Campaign starting in September 2011.
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GL's Environmental Passport (EP)
27. Jul. 2011 | GL Rules | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards
A new edition of the "Guidelines for the Environmental Service System (VI-12-1)" has been published.
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Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships at MEPC 62
25. Jul. 2011 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards
Issues addressed by the Air Pollution Working Group at the 62nd session of IMO MEPC (Marine Environmental Protection Committee), which was held from 11 to 15 July 2011.
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EEDI and SEEMP adopted at MEPC 62
25. Jul. 2011 | IMO | Combination Carriers, Dry Cargo Ships, Tankers | Owners, Yards
Adoption of amendments to MARPOL Annex VI at the 62nd session of IMO MEPC (Marine Environmental Protection Committee), which was held from 11 to 15 July 2011.
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Brief Report on MEPC 62
21. Jul. 2011 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards, Manufacturers
Brief introduction to the outcome of the 62nd session of IMO MEPC (Marine Environmental Protection Committee), which was held from 11 to 15 July 2011.
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New PSC deficiency codes published by PARIS MOU
21. Jul. 2011 | PSC | All Shiptypes | Owners
The region PARIS MOU has published their new deficiency codes used in the PSC reports.
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MSC.282(86) Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
19. Jul. 2011 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards, Manufacturers
Guidelines for the examination of a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS).
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New lifeboat release and retrieval systems (RRS) package
21. Jun. 2011 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards, Manufacturers
Amendments to SOLAS 1974, LSA Code, Revised Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (Res. MSC.81(70)) and new Circulars have been adopted resp. approved by MSC 89.
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MSC 89 Working Group on GBS and FSA
20. Jun. 2011 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards, Manufacturers
IMO agreed on Guidelines for developing IMO Goal Based Standards and continues revision of Formal Safety Assessment Guidelines.
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Revised MARPOL Annex VI covers pre-2000 engines
16. Jun. 2011 | IMO | All Shiptypes | Owners, Yards
Engine retrofits reduce emissions and meet IMO environmental legislation for existing ships.
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PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaigns
14. Jun. 2011 | PSC | All Shiptypes | Owners
The main PSC regions have now announced to carry out a Concentrated Inspection Campaign starting in September 2011.
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PSC Publication of Black Flag Lists
14. Jun. 2011 | PSC | All Shiptypes | Owners
The PSC regions of PARIS MOU and TOKYO MOU have published their Black / Grey / White Flag Lists to be used for vessel targeting in 2011.
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