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Bulk Cargo Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation
Bulk Cargo Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation
Posted: Jul 25, 2024

Bulk Cargo Liquefaction and Dynamic Separation

North Standard

There have been a number of very serious incidents over recent years where vessels have experienced liquefaction or dynamic separation of cargo. These issues have sometimes led to a loss of stability and capsize. Cargoes such as iron ore fines, nickel ore, mineral concentrates, bauxite fines and others have all given rise to liquefaction or dynamic separation associated problems.
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ESP Code updated – New survey requirements for bulk carriers and oil tankers
ESP Code updated – New survey requirements for bulk carriers and oil tankers
Posted: Jul 25, 2024

ESP Code updated – New survey requirements for bulk carriers and oil tankers

DNV

To align with the latest revision of the ESP Code (as amended by IMO Res. MSC.525(106)) and IACS Unified Requirements (UR Z10.1/.2/.4/.5), DNV has updated the periodical survey requirements. These new requirements will be in force for surveys commenced on or after 1 July 2024.
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Port State Control - CIC 2024 on crew wages and seafarer employment agreements under MLC
Port State Control - CIC 2024 on crew wages and seafarer employment agreements under MLC
Posted: Jul 25, 2024

Port State Control - CIC 2024 on crew wages and seafarer employment agreements under MLC

DNV

This year’s Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC), running from 1 September until 30 November 2024, prioritizes seafarers’ basic rights on board ships, and will be carried out on the topic of crew wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEAs) under MLC. Read more about the CIC in this news.
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Amendments to Ballast Water Management Record Book and Ballast Water Management Plan
Amendments to Ballast Water Management Record Book and Ballast Water Management Plan
Posted: Jun 28, 2024

Amendments to Ballast Water Management Record Book and Ballast Water Management Plan

NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK)

Several resolutions and circulars related to amendments to the Ballast Water Management Convention were issued by the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee at its 80th Session (MEPC 80) held from 3 July to 7 July 2023 and its 81st Session (MEPC 81) held from 18 March to 22 March 2024.
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Inspection and certification relating to the entry into force of the 2022 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 on 23 December 2024
Inspection and certification relating to the entry into force of the 2022 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 on 23 December 2024
Posted: Jun 28, 2024

Inspection and certification relating to the entry into force of the 2022 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 on 23 December 2024

NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK)

The 2022 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 will enter into force on 23 December 2024 in the countries that have ratified the MLC, 2006.

According to these amendments, shipowners should pay particular attention to the following provisions as they relate to the relevant items.
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