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Crew annual inspection of Permanent Means of Access on oil tankers
Crew annual inspection of Permanent Means of Access on oil tankers
Posted: Jun 26, 2026

Crew annual inspection of Permanent Means of Access on oil tankers

Lloyds Registry

New IMO updates under MSC.1/Circ.1572/Rev.2 require annual crew inspections of Permanent Means of Access (PMA) on oil tankers.
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IMO approves International Gas Code 2028 amendments
IMO approves International Gas Code 2028 amendments
Posted: Jun 26, 2026

IMO approves International Gas Code 2028 amendments

Lloyds Registry

Significant amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) are expected to come into force on 1 July 2028.
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Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)
Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)
Posted: Feb 5, 2026

Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)

West of England

The state of the holds on delivery is usually a requirement to validly tender an N.O.R. In the absence of any specific clause, most charters require that the ship be “ready to receive cargo with clean swept holds” (e.g. line 22 NYPE) i.e. she is ready to commence loading without delay.
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The Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore
The Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore
Posted: Feb 5, 2026

The Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore

West of England

Nickel ore cargoes present significant hazards to shipping, with the potential for catastrophic outcomes if not handled properly.
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SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 08/25)
SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 08/25)
Posted: Oct 28, 2025

SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 08/25)

West of England

In June 2025, the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC.575(110), setting out the latest amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.
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