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Mar 2, 2010UNITED-STATES OF AMERICA - Updated Information on EPA Vessel General Permit implementation
General information and BV services with regard to EPA VGP requirements
Feb 24, 2010IMO Guidelines on implementation of the ISM CODE by Administrations
Guidelines for Administrations
Feb 24, 2010EU - HCFC for ship servicing and export to ships as of 2010
FAQ on HCFC for EU and Non-EU flagged ship servicing and export to as of 2010
Feb 24, 2010BAHAMAS - Instruction and Guidance for export of HCFC from EU Member State to Bahamain Ship
This Bulletin provides details on the procedure to follow for EU Members when exporting HCFC to Bahamian ships.
Feb 22, 2010MARSHALL ISLANDS - Electronic Documents and Certificates
Clarification and guidance on when certain electronic documents containing electronic signature should be treated by authorities as valid
Feb 22, 2010MARSHALL ISLANDS - ONI SPECIAL ADVISORY ON PIRATE ACTIVITY
Please be advised that the below has been received from the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI):
Feb 19, 2010DENMARK - Fixed, local application fire-extinguishing systems - DMA Interpretations
Instructions on installation and testing of fixed, local application fire-extinguishing systems
Jan 28, 2010UAE - Regulations for Yachts over 24m
The UAE National Transport Authority has established regulations for private yachts above 24 meters not intended for commercial use
Jan 27, 2010CYPRUS - AMSA Inspection Campaign
Reminder on AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign
Jan 26, 2010BELGIUM - EU Dir 2005/33/EC – Use of low sulphur fuels
The Belgium Administration is providing information on EU Dir 2005/33/EC – Use of low sulphur fuels
Jan 26, 2010BAHAMAS - PRACTICE, POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR LAY UP OF A BAHAMAS REGISTERED VESSEL
Guidance and instructions to assist Owners and Managers in the process of laying up a vessel.
Jan 19, 2010MARSHALL ISLANDS - Enforcement of U.S. EPA VESSEL GENERAL PERMIT
The Administration urges vessels to comply fully with the requirements of the VGP, including those for inspection, recordkeeping and reporting.
Jan 19, 2010CYPRUS - EU Directive 2005/33/EC - Use of Low sulphur Fuels
Communication from Cyprus on EU Recommendation on the safe implementation of the use of low sulphur fuel by ships at berth in EU ports
Jan 19, 2010AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign on container securing equipment
AMSA will conduct a FIC on container securing equipment, fixed and portable
Jan 18, 2010NORWAY. DIRECTIVE 2005/33 EC. IMPLEMENTATION
Arrangements adopted by Norway for the implementation of directive 2005/33EC
Jan 6, 2010AFS. DENMARK. Authorization granted to ROs
Authorization to survey Danish ships and issue them with the AFS Certificate.
Jan 4, 2010European Directive 2005/33/EC
Use of low sulphur marine fuel - at berth requirements
Jan 4, 2010Saint Kitts and Nevis
Port Security, passage planning and piracy - Advices and requirements
Dec 17, 2009NEW BV RULES PART A
Issuance of new amendments to BV Rules for Classification of Steel Ships "Classification and Surveys", applicable from the 1st January 2010
Dec 14, 2009SAFETY CONCERN - LIFEBUOYS
Possible serious safety defects have been found with four types of lifebuoys
Dec 10, 2009NORWAY - Implementation of IMO Guidelines on Pollution Prevention equipment for machinery space bilges
Norway implements revised IMO Guidelines and specification for Pollution Prevention equipment for machinery space bilges
Dec 10, 2009GEORGIA - Guideline for the provision of food and fresh water
These Guidelines provide practical advice on the provision of food and water for all merchant ships and fishing vessels. They also take account of the relevant guidelines of the International Labour Organization Maritime Labour Convention 2006.
Dec 9, 2009IMO. ASSEMBLY, 26TH SESSION (23 November-2 December 2009). OUTCOME
Summary of topic discussed and resolution adopted at the 26th IMO Assembly
Dec 9, 2009SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Annex 1, Reg 14(1) - Oily water separator - Equivalent arrangement for Non self-propelled crafts > 400 GT
Dec 3, 2009MARSHALL ISLANDS - Piracy, Armed Attacks, Hijacking or Terrorism: Reporting Incidents, SPS and BMP
Ship Security Plans to include security measures to protect against incidents of piracy, armed attacks hijacking or terrorism, that at a minimum meet internationally accepted Best Management Practices and Republic of the Marshall Islands requirements.
Dec 2, 2009MARSHALL ISLANDS - Safety Alert on unapproved replacements of EPIRB Batteries
USCG warning on unapproved replacements of 406 EPIRB batteries by servicing companies having no association with the EPIRB manufacturer.
Dec 1, 2009NETHERLANDS - Areas for special attention
This document informs the Marine Industry about specific Dutch requirements in relation to the International Conventions and European legislation. It concerns both requirements and interpretations of certain regulations where experience shows that discussion is raised, requirements are misinterpreted or even forgotten.
Nov 24, 2009MARSHALL ISLANDS - Conditions of entry when arriving at U.S. ports from certain countries (incl. Madagascar)
The US Coast Guard issued a notice, effective 4 December, to impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving to the US from Madagascar (excluding the port of Toamasina/Tamatave) during their last 5 calls
Nov 20, 2009SAFETY CONCERN - Lifebuoys
Possible serious safety defects have been found with two types of lifebuoys.
Nov 20, 2009ISLE OF MAN - MLC newsletter
The newsletter is designed to ensure that our customers are aware of the requirements of MLC and are ready for it when it comes into force.

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