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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.

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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  Oct 24, 2024

UK updates safety guidelines for anchoring, mooring, towing, and hauling equipment

The UK MCA's MGN 592 Amendment 2 offers updated guidance on the installation, inspection, maintenance, and safe use of mooring equipment....

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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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  Oct 23, 2024

Panama updates MMC-230 on anti-piracy measures

PMA amended Marine Notice MMN-08/2023, advising all Panama-flagged vessels to avoid transit through areas affected by the Israeli-Hamas conflict....

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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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  Oct 21, 2024

Insights on maintenance and maritime safety in Australia

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin Issue 20 (September 2024)....

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