﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:49:30 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>AWP Marine Consultancy Ltd. - Structure</title><link>https://awpmarine.com:443/News/Latest-News/rss/category/425/structure</link><atom:link href="https://awpmarine.com:443/News/Latest-News/rss/category/425/structure" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[The Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/the-dangers-of-carrying-nickel-ore</link><description><![CDATA[Nickel ore, especially when loaded in a wet or untested state, can undergo liquefaction, leading to instability and, in extreme cases, the sudden loss of a vessel. It is crucial for all crew and ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/the-dangers-of-carrying-nickel-ore</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-802]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Electronic inclinometers for new bulk carriers and container ships]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/electronic-inclinometers-for-new-bulk-carriers-and-container-ships</link><description><![CDATA[Through Resolution MSC.532(107), it has adopted a new requirement (SOLAS Reg. V/19.2.12) that mandates the carriage of electronic inclinometers for new container ships and bulk carriers of 3,000gt ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/electronic-inclinometers-for-new-bulk-carriers-and-container-ships</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-787]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SOLAS (Chapter II-1, Reg 5.4) requires that where any alterations are made to a ship so as to materially affect the stability information supplied to the master, amended stability information must be]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/solas-chapter-ii-1-reg-54-requires-that-where-any-alterations-are-made-to-a-ship-so-as-to-materially-affect-the-stability-information-supplied-to-the-master-amended-stability-information-must-be</link><description><![CDATA[Shipowners and ship managers should be aware that lightship property changes are subject to regulations regarding testing, stability information and reapproval of calculations as required by the ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/solas-chapter-ii-1-reg-54-requires-that-where-any-alterations-are-made-to-a-ship-so-as-to-materially-affect-the-stability-information-supplied-to-the-master-amended-stability-information-must-be</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-758]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[The influence of temperature on the corrosion rate of cargo and water ballast tanks]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/the-influence-of-temperature-on-the-corrosion-rate-of-cargo-and-water-ballast-tanks</link><description><![CDATA[Corrosion in water ballast and cargo tanks – DNV observations  The actual corrosion rate in ballast and cargo tanks may differ from the assumptions in the rules and the embedded corrosion models. DNV ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/the-influence-of-temperature-on-the-corrosion-rate-of-cargo-and-water-ballast-tanks</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-757]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NEW LOADING CONDITION FOR  THE CARRIAGE OF GRAINS IN BULK]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/new-loading-condition-for-the-carriage-of-grains-in-bulk</link><description><![CDATA[On May 23, 1991, the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain  in Bulk was adopted by resolution MSC.23(59) (Grain Code) and clearly described, defined, and provided specific requirements ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/new-loading-condition-for-the-carriage-of-grains-in-bulk</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-750]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New water on deck damage stability requirements for ro-ro passenger ships]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/new-water-on-deck-damage-stability-requirements-for-ro-ro-passenger-ships</link><description><![CDATA[Since 5 December 2024, the new Directive 2023/946 is applicable for new and existing ro-ro passenger ships engaged on international voyages that operate regularly to or from a port of an EU Member ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/new-water-on-deck-damage-stability-requirements-for-ro-ro-passenger-ships</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-732]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[ESP Code updated – New survey requirements for bulk carriers and oil tankers]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/esp-code-updated-new-survey-requirements-for-bulk-carriers-and-oil-tankers</link><description><![CDATA[Bulk carriers  The ballast tank coating condition for bulk carriers with ESP notation will now be identical to the criteria applicable for oil tankers. This means that a coating condition rated less ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/esp-code-updated-new-survey-requirements-for-bulk-carriers-and-oil-tankers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-705]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New survey requirements for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/new-survey-requirements-for-bulk-carriers-and-oil-tankers</link><description><![CDATA[The updated survey requirements include the following  For all bulk carriers, the examination criteria for ballast tank coating conditions will now be similar to the stricter criteria already ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/new-survey-requirements-for-bulk-carriers-and-oil-tankers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-699]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[ESP - Electronic ESP Survey Files]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/esp-electronic-esp-survey-files</link><description><![CDATA[This change has been made, following a discussion with Flag state representatives, and complies with the requirements set by Flags for electronic approval and exhibition of ship records.   ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/esp-electronic-esp-survey-files</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-692]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Towing and mooring equipment update January 2024 – Preparation for SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-8]]></title><link>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/towing-and-mooring-equipment-update-january-2024-preparation-for-solas-regulation-ii-13-8</link><description><![CDATA[The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has issued new requirements related towing and mooring equipment. The requirements are incorporated in the amendments to SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-8 and will ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://awpmarine.com/News/Latest-News/towing-and-mooring-equipment-update-january-2024-preparation-for-solas-regulation-ii-13-8</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[ba84c98b-a635-4fbe-bebd-6af5ce06a518-666]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>