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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.

  Nov 19, 2024

IACS interpretations on SOLAS safety standards

IACS has issued several Unified Interpretations (UIs) to clarify and standardize the application of specific safety-related provisions in SOLAS....

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  Nov 15, 2024

Liberia: Retroactive SOLAS requirements for passenger ships

Liberia Maritime Authority announces new SOLAS safety requirements for existing passenger ships, effective by the first survey after Jan 1, 2028....

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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 13, 2024

St. Vincent and the Grenadines issued a revised circular on ship recycling compliance

SVG Maritime Administration has released updated Circular GEN 024 on ship recycling, outlining compliance and safety requirements....

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USA

  Nov 11, 2024

USCG warning on preventing catastrophic fires from fuel hose chafing on towing vessels

USCG issued Safety Alert 09-24 after a towing vessel fire highlighted severe risks from chafing on fuel hoses connected to main engines....

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USA

  Nov 07, 2024

USCG safety alert: Corrosion risks in lifeboat air cylinders

USCG Safety Alert 08-24 warns of dangers from insufficiently inspected compressed air cylinders in lifeboat air support systems....

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USA

  Nov 06, 2024

USCG issues urgent safety recommendations for working near winches

USCG issued a safety alert on critical hazards of open rotary machinery, highlighting safety risks in the commercial fishing sector....

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USA

  Nov 05, 2024

USCG issues stability warning for uninspected vessels

USCG issued safety alert 06-24 following the tragic capsizing of an uninspected 30-foot workboat which led to the death of one crew member....

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IMO

  Nov 04, 2024

IMO's Maritime Safety Committee addresses stakeholder issues with IACS Recommendation 34 update

The IMO published a document to the MSC from Cyprus, Greece, and others, raising concerns about the revised IACS Recommendation 34....

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  Oct 29, 2024

Bahamas Maritime Authority issued IP and SPS Code compliance guidelines

Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has issued two separate notices outlining requirements for implementing the IP Code and the SPS Code....

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  Oct 28, 2024

Liberia's guidelines for lifeboat and emergency drills

Liberia Maritime Authority updates protocols for lifeboat and emergency drills aboard merchant vessels and MODUs....

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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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