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IACS publishes 2024 Annual Review

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IACS publishes 2024 Annual Review
IACS publishes 2024 Annual Review

IACS, the membership organisation for the world’s leading classification societies, has published its 2024 Annual Review, which highlights the central role played by IACS in supporting safety standards in global shipping.

In a year that marked the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the SOLAS Convention, safety was at the forefront of IACS’s work programme for 2024. This was exemplified by the new Safe Digital Transformation Panel, which began its important work to identify and mitigate any safety risks posed by shipping’s ongoing digital transformation. Continue reading “IACS publishes 2024 Annual Review”

BMP Maritime Security consolidates industry associates

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BMP Maritime SecurityBMP Maritime Security has been published by a series of industry Associations, including BIMCO, ICS, IMCA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO & OCIMF supported by over forty maritime stakeholders. It is a consolidated and enhanced publication Best Management Practices (BMP) for Maritime Security (MS).

The BMP Maritime Security consolidates previously published regional publications into a single, comprehensive publication with actionable insights and advice. It focuses on providing a threat and risk management process and, recognising the dynamic nature of regional security situations, provides signposts to direct users to the most up-to-date security intelligence and risk assessment information. BMP MS is now available to view on the industry website here. Continue reading “BMP Maritime Security consolidates industry associates”

Lloyd’s Register unveils new maritime advisory services

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Lloyd's Register logoNew global team of 150 experts will help the sector navigate decarbonisation and digitalisation challenges. During Singapore Maritime Week, Lloyd’s Register (LR) unveiled its newly structured LR maritime advisory services, designed to help address escalating regulatory demands, rising decarbonisation costs, and the increasing influence of digitalisation.

The move sees LR consolidate its Technical Advisory and Business Advisory divisions into a single, integrated LR Advisory team—reflecting its broader transformation from a classification society to a maritime professional services organisation. Continue reading “Lloyd’s Register unveils new maritime advisory services”

Guidelines for developing an SMS for Ammonia-Fuelled Ships

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Maritime Forum Technologies LogoThe Nautical Institute is proud to support the Maritime Technologies Forum’s (MTF) initiative in developing the Guidelines for Developing and Implementing a Safety Management System for Ammonia-Fuelled Ships. This document is a critical first step in addressing safety gaps associated with the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, providing industry stakeholders with a structured approach to integrating safety measures within their Safety Management Systems (SMS). Continue reading “Guidelines for developing an SMS for Ammonia-Fuelled Ships”

NTSB recommends risk assessments after Key Bridge collapse

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The containership Dali with portions of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge across its forward deck. (Source: NTSB)
The containership Dali with portions of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge across its forward deck. (Source: NTSB)

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that 30 owners of 68 bridges across 19 states conduct a vulnerability assessment to determine the risk of bridge collapse from a vessel collision after the Key Bridge collapse.

The NTSB found the Key Bridge, which collapsed after being struck by the containership Dali on March 26, 2024, was almost 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold for critical or essential bridges, according to guidance established by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, or AASHTO. Over the last year, the NTSB identified 68 bridges that were designed before the AASHTO guidance was established — like the Key Bridge — that do not have a current vulnerability assessment. Continue reading “NTSB recommends risk assessments after Key Bridge collapse”

New CCTV systems requirement for Indian-flagged vessels

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Indian Flag for Indian-flagged vesselsThe Indian Directorate General of Shipping has published a notice installing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems on Indian-flagged vessels and foreign flag vessels visiting Indian ports.

Merchant Shipping Notice No 02 of 2025 sets out requirements that mandatory for Indian-flagged merchant vessels and foreign vessels trading in Indian Coasts under Specific Period License (SPL).

It is further recommended foreign-flagged vessels visiting Indian ports should be aware of this notice Continue reading “New CCTV systems requirement for Indian-flagged vessels”

MAIB investigation into fatalities on board Berge Mawson

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of Komite Nasional Keselamatan Transportasi
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Komite Nasional Keselamatan Transportasi

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published a report into the deaths of three stevedores in a cargo hold access space on board the bulk carrier Berge Mawson. The incident took place at Bunyu Island anchorage, Indonesia on 27 June 2022.

What happened?

On 27 June 2022, three unconscious stevedores were recovered from a cargo hold access space on board the Isle of Man registered bulk carrier Berge Mawson at Bunyu Island Anchorage, Indonesia. Despite prompt medical attention by ship and port staff, the three men died. Continue reading “MAIB investigation into fatalities on board Berge Mawson”

EU assesses potential inclusion of small ships under EU MRV

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Ship HornsThe European Commission has published a report assessing the potential inclusion of small ships between 400 and 5000 gross tonnage under the scope of the EU regulation for the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The analysis identifies that over 5300 smaller vessels, which are emitting around 11 million tonnes of CO2 every year, are currently not covered by the legislation.

“Including these ships could increase the amount of emissions covered by the legislation by around 9%, while expanding the number of regulated ships by around 42%,” the Commission stated. Continue reading “EU assesses potential inclusion of small ships under EU MRV”

Structural and stowage issues of CTUs in Australian ports

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Image caption: Collapsed container floor (Source: AMSA)
Image caption: Collapsed container floor (Source: AMSA)

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a safety alert, which aims to raise awareness of structural and stowage issues for shipping containers and other CTUs in Australian ports. This is in response to an increase in improperly stowed CTUs and structural issues identified during inspection. Two recent incidents involved improperly packed CTUs which led to catastrophic structural failures. These incidents highlight the critical need for ship and container owners, shippers and packers to understand their regulatory obligations and put effective controls in place. Continue reading “Structural and stowage issues of CTUs in Australian ports”

Liberia: Management of Asbestos and PFOS

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Republic of liberia maritime logoThe Liberia Maritime Authority has released a marine notice on how to deal with asbestos on board all ships that are in service, under repair/modification/conversion and alteration.

Guidance is also provided on the prohibition of the use or storage of extinguishing media containing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) on new vessels and the requirement to remove PFOS on existing vessels. Notice SAF-018 Rev. 3/25 applies to all ships, including Mobile Offshore Units and High Speed Craft. The notice breaks down its guidance of management of asbestos containing materials on board ships certified under SOLAS into separate categories, including: Continue reading “Liberia: Management of Asbestos and PFOS”

Sri Lanka to implement regulatory framework for the boating industry

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Sri Lanka to implement regulatory framework for the boating industry
Sri Lanka to implement regulatory framework for the boating industry

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has taken a significant step towards fostering the growth of Sri Lanka’s boat building and boating industry by taking initiatives to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework. This framework aims to enhance the sector’s potential, driving it forward with greater international competitiveness. To ensure effective understanding and collaboration, the EDB organized awareness creation sessions for both public and private sector stakeholders, to aware them on the recent gazette notification issued on the regulatory framework. Continue reading “Sri Lanka to implement regulatory framework for the boating industry”

Lack of green fuels in engine retrofits says new study

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Lack of green fuels in engine retrofits says new study
Lack of green fuels in engine retrofits says new study

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued an update to its Retrofit Research Programme, with the latest report focusing on the developments in Engine retrofits for alternative fuels and the lack of green fuels in engine retrofits.

While the maritime industry has seen positive developments, such as increased methanol fuel conversions and shipyard engine retrofits capabilities since 2023, the adoption of alternative fuels faces a significant hurdle. Continue reading “Lack of green fuels in engine retrofits says new study”

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