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.
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).
Despite a decline in global piracy, the Singapore Strait is an "area of concern"
Despite an overall decline in piracy incidents against commercial ships worldwide, the Singapore Strait remains one of the regions of concern, with an 11% increase in 2022. As a result of analyzing these incidents, ReCAAP (The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships ) attempts to improve the safety conditions and area.
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