The latest amendment on the ESP code (2024)

Regulations


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.

Case Studies for using Advanced NDT in Oil & Gas Industries

Oil & Gas


Non-destructive Testing (NDT) consists of a variety of non-invasive inspection techniques used commonly for mechanical equipment, structures, and piping systems to locate and determine the defect features such as size, shape, and orientation. In this article, we tried to collect different cases and provide summary status of technique used by worldwide companies.

LSA On-Board Maintenance Guidance

Fire & Safety


In accordance with ISM Code Section 10.1 the safety management system of the company must provide a maintenance plan which ensures maintenance and inspection of the ship and equipment according to the relevant rules and regulations, codes, guidelines and standards. In this article, a comprehensive LSA maintenance plan for all SOLAS ships has been prepared for Marine Topics’ readers.

The maintenance and inspections for fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems

Regulations


Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems generally work by either lowering the oxygen concentration in the surrounding atmosphere to a level where combustion becomes impossible or by disrupting the essential chemical reactions needed for the fire to continue spreading.

Anchor Windlass Design and Testing (IACS 2018 Requirement)

Machinery


A windlass used for handling anchors, suitable for the size of chain cable and complying with the Classification Society’s criteria is to be fitted to the ship. The design, construction and testing of windlasses are to conform to an acceptable standard or code of practice. To be considered acceptable, the standard or code of practice is to specify criteria for stresses, performance and testing.

Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) in Maritime Industry

Regulations


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).

China is Checking Ballast Water on Japanese Ships for Radioactivity

WorldWide


China has reportedly quietly begun checking all ships arriving from Japan looking for signs of radioactivity in their ballast