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AMSA to focus on maintenance as part of PSC inspections

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AMSA to increase focus on planned maintenance as part of PSC inspections
AMSA to increase focus on planned maintenance as part of PSC inspections

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is highlighting to vessel operators the importance of planned maintenance in ensuring safe operation of ships, and says it will increase its focus on planned maintenance during Port State Control (PSC) inspections.

Recent incidents have demonstrated the potentially serious consequences of a lack of effective maintenance of main engines and power generation systems that can pose serious risks to the safe and pollution-free operation of vessels. Continue reading “AMSA to focus on maintenance as part of PSC inspections”

Port State Control Australia 2021 Report published

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AMSA LogoThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has released its Port State Control (PSC) Annual Report for 2021, which shows that detention and deficiency rates per inspection have continued to remain low. AMSA Executive Director of Operations, Michael Drake, said the authority’s reputation for having a zero-tolerance approach to non-compliance with internationally agreed standards, continued to have a positive influence on the quality of ships being brought to Australia. Continue reading “Port State Control Australia 2021 Report published”

New laws to restrict the way ships release ballast water into UK seas

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The new laws, put forward by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), is based on the international Ballast Water Management Convention
The new laws, put forward by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), is based on the international Ballast Water Management Convention

New laws have now come into force which will further protect United Kingdom coastlines by stopping international ships from discharging potentially harmful species into the sea by introduing new laws to restrict the way ships release ballast water into UK seas.

The Merchant Shipping (Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments) Regulations 2022 introduces legislation into UK law controlling the discharge of ships’ ballast water into UK waters. Ballast water can contain aquatic species that are harmful to native UK ones and the legislation will stop ships from potentially releasing them onto our coasts. Continue reading “New laws to restrict the way ships release ballast water into UK seas”

BEIS updates the list of designated standards for the Recreation Craft Regulations

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Designated standards for Recreation Craft Regulations updated by BEIS
Designated standards for Recreation Craft Regulations updated by BEIS

The Department of Business Energy and Industrial strategy (BEIS) has published its amendments to the list of designated standards (the ISO standards which, if followed, give an automatic presumption of conformity). The notice is split into two annexes. Annex one has two parts. Part one shows the new standards which are now being designated (and part two gives the full list of all designated standards) recreation craft regulations.

The new standards being designated for Recreation Craft Regulations are as follows: Continue reading “BEIS updates the list of designated standards for the Recreation Craft Regulations”

Brian Johnson to step down as CEO of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

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Brian Johnson set to retire from his role as CEO of the MCA
Brian Johnson set to retire from his role as CEO of the MCA

Brian Johnson has announced his retirement and is to formally step down from his role as CEO of the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in October 2022.

He has been in the role for the last four years.

In a statement, he explained that becoming the chief executive of the MCA was an absolute dream come true.

“Being able to work to make a difference in the world of maritime safety, leading a group of people whose Continue reading “Brian Johnson to step down as CEO of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency”

Findings of consultation for marine guidance on electric vehicles onboard passenger RO-RO ferries released by MCA

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MCA logo - Guidance on electric vehicles onboard passenger RO-RO ferries released by MCA
Marine guidance on electric vehicles onboard passenger RO-RO ferries released by MCA

The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) carried out a public consultation on its proposed draft Marine Guidance into electric vehicles (EVs) onboard passenger Ro-Ro ferries, which ran from 25 October to 20 December 2021.

The proposal contained guidance on what is seen as a minimum standard required for the provision of charging systems Continue reading “Findings of consultation for marine guidance on electric vehicles onboard passenger RO-RO ferries released by MCA”

UK red diesel tax changes

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HM Revune & customs logo - New tax rules affecting red diesel coming into effect on 1 April 2022
New tax rules affecting red diesel coming into effect on 1 April 2022

The leisure boat industry is being urged to read up on new tax rules affecting red diesel coming into effect on 1 April 2022. Consequently, the leisure boat industry is being urged to read up on new tax rules affecting red diesel.

From 1 April 2022, diesel used for propelling private pleasure craft can no longer benefit from a reduced rate of duty and it’s subject to duty at the full rate.

In Great Britain, a private pleasure craft may continue to use rebated Continue reading “UK red diesel tax changes”

A Master’s Guide to the UK Flag – Large Yacht edition 4 published by the MCA

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The MCA have updated "A Master's guide to the UK Flag"
The MCA have updated “A Master’s guide to the UK Flag”

The MCA has published a document called ‘A Masters Guide to the UK Flag – Large Yacht’ and has just updated it and released edition 4. The purpose of the 34 page guide is to provide easy to use information regarding United Kingdom merchant shipping regulations and administrative procedures. UK regulations and procedures may differ from those of other Flag Administrations and this guide will help to comply with UK requirements.

The updates in edition 4 include the following: Continue reading “A Master’s Guide to the UK Flag – Large Yacht edition 4 published by the MCA”

Over 100 boats detained by customs and the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry for non-compliance

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Over 100 boats from the Moorings and Sunsail fleet have been detained.
Over 100 boats from the Moorings and Sunsail fleet have been detained.

Customs and the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry have detained over 100 boats from the Moorings and Sunsail fleet leaving some charter customers stranded and the company scrambling to make alternative arrangements for incoming guests.

Over eight Customs officers accompanied by officials from the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry swooped down on The Moorings Marina, Wickhams Cay II on March 16 to conduct inspections on the vessels to ensure compliance with commercial licensing and safety certificate insurance.

In a statement, The Moorings Continue reading “Over 100 boats detained by customs and the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry for non-compliance”

UK government launches new national shipbuilding strategy

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In support of the announcement of the new national shipbuilding strategy Prince William is pictured setting a plasma cutting machine to work on the first plate of steel for the third Type 26 frigate
In support of the announcement of the new national shipbuilding strategy Prince William is pictured setting a plasma cutting machine to work on the first plate of steel for the third Type 26 frigate

The UK’s shipbuilding industry will be revitalised through a refreshed national strategy, the UK government has announced.

First published in 2017, the National Shipbuilding Strategy outlined ambitions to transform naval procurement, securing export and design contracts for British naval ships. Building on that success, the new release outlines the government’s further ambitions to reinvigorate the whole British shipbuilding industry while contributing to its levelling up mission to boost productivity, pay, jobs and living standards across the country.

Over £4bn of government investment aims to galvanise and support shipyards and suppliers across the UK, with new measures including Continue reading “UK government launches new national shipbuilding strategy”

Recent new and updated documents issued by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency

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In recent weeks the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency has published a number of revised and amended documents, as well as announcing a new Statutory Instrument (SI).

Issued on 10 January 2022
MSIS 27 – Annex 1 – Under 15 m LOA FV Inspection Regime (Rev. 12/21)
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Issued on 12 January 2022
Safety Bulletin 024 – Non-SOLAS Lifejacket Servicing Requirements
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MCA approves the safe carriage of a greater number of workers in the offshore wind farm sector

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Offshore boat on the waterNew rules proposed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to support the UK workers in the offshore wind farm sector are coming into force. The change will mean that vessels transporting those who work on offshore wind farms will be able to carry greater numbers of workers while still meeting safety standards.

The legislative changes followed discussions between the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the industry looking at how to solve the logistical problems of transporting workers. Vessels that transport workers to offshore wind farms are currently not legally allowed to carry more than 12 people, no matter the size of vessel. Continue reading “MCA approves the safe carriage of a greater number of workers in the offshore wind farm sector”

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