Maritime News

Posted: Mar 18, 2025

DONNING OF VIKING PS2006 IMMERSION SUITS

USCG

The Coast Guard was recently notified of several vessels whose mariners were unable to properly don their Viking PS2006 immersion suits. This issue was encountered across crew members of various sizes, all sizes of the PS2006 immersion suit (small, universal, and jumbo), and multiple manufacturing lots. Therefore, manufacturing date and/or body type alone should not be used to determine viability of these immersion suits.
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Posted: Mar 18, 2025

RECALLED DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL HEAT DETECTORS

USCG

The Coast Guard recently investigated an engine room fire on board an inspected towing vessel which led to the discovery of issues with the maintenance and installation of fire detection systems on board multiple towing vessels. During the investigation, several towing vessels were discovered to have defective heat detectors installed in their engine rooms.
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Posted: Mar 18, 2025

NEW LOADING CONDITION FOR THE CARRIAGE OF GRAINS IN BULK

ABS

This Regulatory News provides an update and guidance on the latest amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk.
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Posted: Mar 18, 2025

IMO Sub-committee on human element, training and watchkeeping (HTW11)

DNV

The 11th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 11) was held from 10 to 14 February 2025. HTW 11 agreed on interim generic guidelines for the development of training provisions for seafarers on ships using alternative fuels and technologies, and the development of specific guidelines for ships using methyl/ethyl alcohol as fuel was initiated. A comprehensive revision of the STCW Convention and Code was progressed to address experiences, challenges and technological advancements.
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Posted: Mar 18, 2025

Emergency escape from machinery spaces category A

DNV

DNV has encountered instances where ships have been detained during Port State Control (PSC) inspections due to the arrangement of emergency escape trunks from machinery spaces. Despite these arrangements having been approved by the flag state or their Recognized Organization, the PSC authorities have deemed them non-compliant. This news provides more explanations and guidance on this situation.
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