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Human Element

  249 posts

Information in regard to events influenced or caused by human involvement.

  Nov 21, 2024

Canada signs reciprocal arrangement with Brunei for recognition of STCW certificates

Transport Canada has issued a bulletin informing the marine community that Canada has signed a reciprocal arrangement with Brunei Darussalam....

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  Nov 13, 2024

Updated security training requirements for seafarers on Liberian-flagged vessels

Marine Operations Note 04/2024 by Liberia Maritime Authority updates security training requirements for seafarers per 2010 STCW Manila Amendments....

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  Nov 12, 2024

India forms Working Group for offshore regulatory gap assessment and training improvement

DGS India forms volunteer Working Group to assess regulatory gaps in offshore training and competency, focusing on areas outside STCW standards....

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  Nov 07, 2024

Cyprus notifies vessels of 2022 MLC amendments

Cyprus Shipping Ministry issues Circular 31/2024 on Oct 29, 2024, notifying Cyprus-flagged vessels of 2022 Maritime Labour Convention amendments....

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USA

  Oct 31, 2024

USCG: Temporary sea service reduction for STCW deck endorsements

The USCG issued a temporary policy adjustment (Policy Letter 04-24) responding to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024....

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  Oct 28, 2024

Enhancements to UK safety regulations for enclosed spaces

UK MCA's MGN 659 (M+F) Amendment 2 offers guidance on the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022....

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  Oct 25, 2024

ClassNK releases updated guidelines for seafarers' conditions

The Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has released a new edition of the Guidelines for Excellent Living and Working Environment (Edition 1.1)....

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  Oct 24, 2024

Hong Kong: Lessons learned from a fatal cruiser incident

The Hong Kong Marine Department issued Notice No. 194/2024 following a tragic incident involving a locally licensed open cruiser....

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IMO

  Oct 21, 2024

IMO's review of ISM Code: Enhancing safety and addressing human element issues

IMO has issued a document outlining matters related to the ISM Code that need to be considered by the MSC at its 109th session....

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IMO

  Oct 02, 2024

IMO adopts key amendments to STCW Code

IMO has issued resolution MSC.560(108) amending Part A of the Seafarers' Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code....

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  Sep 27, 2024

UK updates requirements for ship's doctors

UK MCA published MSN 1841 (M) Amendment 2 to clarify requirements for ship's doctors, aboard UK ships under MLC 2006....

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  Sep 23, 2024

Guidelines for authorized Liberian Filing Agent status

Liberia Maritime Authority issued a notice on minimum requirements for obtaining or renewing the status of an Authorized Liberian Filing Agent....

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