LATEST SOLAS & MARPOL AMENDMENTS
MARPOL
1) 1st March 2018 – Data collection system for fuel oil consumption on ships.
IMO documents : MARPOL Annnex 6, regulation 22, 5000GT & above.
Entry in to force(EIF) under tacit acceptance procedure : 1st March...
LATEST AMENDMENTS MARPOL
MARPOL
ANNEX I
MEPC Resolution 248(66), reference (g) adopted amendments to Regulation 28 of MARPOL Annex I requiring oil tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 to carry a stability instrument capable of verifying compliance with intact...
FUTURE OF DUAL-FUEL ENGINES
Dual-fuel merchant ships are vessels equipped to run on two different types of fuel, typically a combination of traditional marine fuel (diesel or HFO) or cleaner alternatives such as LNG (liquefied natural gas) or...
IMO UPDATE: MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE – MEPC 79
The 79th session of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 79) was held from 12 to 16 December 2022. Highlights include the adoption of a Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) in the Mediterranean...
AMMONIA AS A FUEL FOR SHIPS
Ammonia has a potential role as a marine fuel. With an upcoming need for fuels that leave no carbon footprint, ammonia is a promising resource. The adoption of the Initial International Maritime Organization Strategy...
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CII!
On MEPC 76 (17th of June 2021), the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted amendments to MARPOL annex VI, based on MEPC 75 suggestions, which contributed to the new regulations 23 and 25, which guides abouts...
Remote Maintenance Inspections on Ships
INTRODUCTION
Remote Maintenance Inspections (RMIs) are a new and innovative way to carry out inspections on ships. RMIs involve the use of video conferencing and other technologies to allow surveyors to inspect ships from a...
Navigating the Waves of Cybersecurity in Maritime: Safeguarding the Seas in the Digital Era:-
Introduction
In an era dominated by technological advancements, the maritime industry finds itself at a crossroads where the integration of digital systems and connectivity brings unprecedented efficiency but also poses substantial cybersecurity challenges. As ships,...
Blue Horizons: Tackling Ocean Pollution in the Shipping Industry
Among the contributors to this environmental dilemma is the shipping industry, a vital cog in the global economy. As international trade burgeons, so does the responsibility to address the ecological toll it exacts on...
Navigating the Future: Revolutionizing Maritime SupplyChains through AI Optimization
Introduction:
The maritime industry, a backbone of global trade, is undergoing a transformative phase driven by technological advancements. Among these innovations, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key player in revolutionizing supply chain management....