Guidelines for implementation of the ISM code by companies
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) was adopted by the Organization by resolution A.741(18) and became mandatory by virtue of the entry into force on 1 July 1998 of SOLAS chapter IX on Management for the Safe Operation of Ships.
The purpose of this Code is to provide an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
MSC 106 “CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS”
The 106th session of the Maritime Safety Committee was held from 2 to 11 November 2022, chaired by Mrs. Mayte Medina (United States). The Vice-Chair of the Committee, Mr. Theofilos Mozas (Greece), was also present. A brief of the meeting outcomes in relation to the adopted mandatory instruments, has been mentioned in this article.
SOLAS New Chapter XV
Following the outcome of the 106th session of the Maritime Safety Committee held in London in November 2023, a new chapter (Ch. XV) SOLAS entitled "Safety measures for ships carrying industrial personnel" has been added to this convention and will come into force on July 1, 2024.
The latest amendment on the ESP code (2024)
The latest amendment on the ESP code has been adopted on Nov. 2022 and will be entered into force on 01. July.2024. (The 106th session of the Maritime Safety Committee was held from 2 to 11 November 2022)
In this article, we will discuss these amendments in summary.
IMO Calendar (2023 – 2026)
The IMO Calendar can be very useful and practical as a resource for owners, managers, engineers and experts working in the marine industry. Based on this, the following tables explain a brief description of the new mandatory regulations. Obviously, due to the process of adopting and promulgating maritime regulations in the IMO, these tables may include some changes and new items in the future.
Updated Amendments (06-21) of IMSBC Code
In April 2022, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) updated its International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code with Resolution MSC.500(105), providing amendments to the code which will enter into force on December 1, 2023. From January 1, 2023, ship operators may opt for voluntary compliance.
Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) in Maritime Industry
Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) offer a survey method that allows the examination of various structure parts without requiring direct physical access by the surveyor. With the development of remote inspection techniques (RITs), such as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and real-time sensors which are carried by drones, the maritime industry is increasingly applying remote inspection techniques (RITs).
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