Tag: safety measures

The International Marine Organisation (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 9), that took place from 27th February to 3rd of March, 2023 adopted amendments addressing the ventilation of survival craft for totally enclosed lifeboats. 

Synergy group provides tailor-made Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to female seafarers on more than 60 vessels. The gear was designed by textile engineers in conjunction with female seafarers and maritime safety experts.

The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 106th session (2 to 11 November 2022), approved the revised Procedure for responding to DSC distress alerts by ships, as set out in the annex, prepared by the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), at its ninth session (21 to 30 June 2022).

The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore, has released a media statement on its efforts and plan on achieving better efficiency, safety, and productivity through technology.

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), at its 106th session in November 2022, approved the circular MSC.1/Circ.1403/Rev.2 with a view to providing the revised NAVTEX Manual.

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), at its 106th session in November 2022, approved the circular SC.1/Circ.1307/Rev.1 with a view to providing amendments to the Guidance on the survey and certification of compliance of ships with the requirement to transmit LRIT information.

In November 2022, the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), at its 106th session approved the revised Guidance on distress alerts, prepared by the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), at its ninth session.

In November 2022, the IMO MSC 106 approved circular MSC.1/Circ.1660 with a view to providing the guidance on the training on and operation of emergency personal radio devices (EPRDs) in multiple casualty situations.

The Steamship Mutual has issued a risk alert to remind to operators of the coastal pilotage requirements effective within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, in accordance with AMSA's Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 (MO54). 

ClassNK has released "Guidelines for Container Stowage and Securing Arrangements" and "Guidelines for Parametric Roll Countermeasures" to achieve and safer and more efficient marine transportation of containers.