Tag: PSC

Ship operators require a far better understanding of ballast water treatment technologies, as inadequate due diligence now could result in expensive operational problems and potential long-term reputational damage in the future, according to Coldharbour Marine Chief Executive, Andrew Marshall.

The Caspian littoral states have decided to adopt a unified mode for PSC inspections in ports in the region, equivalent to this of the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, according to an official statement by Kazakhstan's Ministry of Investment and Development.

At the 20th meeting of the PSC Committee in Maldives, in August, the Committee finalised the criteria for implementation of New Inspection Regime for the Indian Ocean MoU, for providing a more risk based system for identifying and targeting non-complaint ships for inspections from 1st January 2018.

PSC officers in recent inspections have frequently pointed out deficiencies related to the securing devices of cargo hold hatch covers and hatch coamings, according to ClassNK. Such deficiencies included seizing, damage or missing cleats, as well as damage or wastage of cleat crutches, etc.

Inspectors from Saudi Aramco’s Environmental Protection Department gave guidance on how to verify that ships entering the Kingdom’s ports are discharging ballast waters, according with the D1 and D2 ballast water discharge standards.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority issued a technical alert to highlight issues concerning sprinkler heads, related to leaking bulbs and external corrosion effects, which can impair the automatic release of the sprinkler head.

In one of the first data sharing pilot projects on the new DNV GL's Veracity industry platform, Wilhelmsen is testing a system to share ship compliance and condition data with port state authorities to reduce paper work and physical inspections when entering ports.

Based on data provided by correspondents Pandi Liquidadores SRL in Argentina, Britannia P&I Club cited a number of scenarios that should be taken into account when one of the ship’s anchors is missing, whilst in Argentina waters.

IMO says that more PSC regimes are implementing targeted inspections mechanisms, as well as incentive schemes, so that ships found in compliance with international standards are subject to fewer inspections, while substandard ships are targeted more.

ClassNK informed that it has released the latest version of Good Maintenance Onboard Ships, designed to be used by shipowners and crews to ensure vessels are safe, well-maintained and comply with regulations. The latest edition includes clear explanations, photo examples as well as guidance on the latest updates in the industry.