Biofouling An overview of regulations globally
As new requirements for managing bio-fouling on international vessels arriving in Australia will begin on 15 June 2022, more countries around the world have already established similar regulations to address the effects of bio-fouling.
Radio personnel requirements
Every ship shall carry personnel qualified for distress and safety radio communication purposes to the satisfaction of its flag administration. (Refer to the STCW Code, chapter IV, Section B-IV/2.)
In this article, the Radio personnel requirements based on the shipping sea areas has been discussed.
Oil Record Book
This is necessary in order for authorities to be able to monitor if a vessel’s crew has performed any illegal oil discharge at sea. All officers and crew onboard need to recognize that recording of ORB is required by the rules and the records are critical.
Guidance on ballast water record-keeping and reporting
The Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its eightieth session (3 to 7 July 2023) approved the Guidance on ballast water record-keeping and reporting to assist in bringing clarity to the record-keeping and reporting process under the BWM Convention, including guidance on completing the Ballast Water Record Book. This BWRB format will enter into force on 1 February 2025.
ABS and SpaceX Sign JDP on Remotely Controlled Rocket Recovery Drone Ships
ABS has signed a joint development project (JDP) with SpaceX to review the remotely controlled functions of autonomous rocket recovery drone ships used for booster rocket recovery at sea.
In 2022, the tanker contracting volume was only 1.6 million DWT: the lowest half year on record for a tanker
In the first half of 2022, the number of 6-month tanker contracts decreased by an unprecedented amount, possibly due to the postponement of contracts due to rising prices. An additional factor contributing to this stagnation is uncertainty over the type of fuel to use.
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.
MOL receives new dual-fuel methanol vessel in South Korea
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of a new dual-fuel methanol carrier at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. Named Cypress Sun, the vessel has been designed to operate using both methanol and traditional heavy fuel.
Alang Upgrades in Quest for Gold Standard EU SRR Certification
In 2021, India set an ambitious target to double its ship recycling capacity by 2024, with the aim of generating 150,000 jobs and increasing its ship recycling market share from 30 percent to 50 percent.
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