Regional seminar stresses port security to reduce stowaways
_x000D_ Port facilities need to further strengthen their capacities for surveillance and access control, in order to reduce the incidence of stowaways, participants at a regional seminar on stowaways in West and Central Africa agreed. _x000D_ The IMO Regional Seminar on Stowaways in West and Central Africa: Analysis of the current situation and measures […]
European Union pledges €1.2 million to support maritime administrations in Western and Central Africa
The European Union is funding a €1.2 million grant contract, signed between IMO and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) to support training and capacity-building activities aimed at enhancing flag State implementation and port State control in Western and Central Africa, with a view to upgrading the region’s maritime administrations and preparing […]
SIGTTO Spring 2014 Newsletter
SIGTTO Spring 2014 Newsletter click here to download free _x000D_ _x000D_ Source: http://www.sigtto.org/
IPIECA Enhancing oil spill preparedness and response in South-East Asia
_x000D_ IPIECA attended the first regional meeting of the national authorities responsible for oil spill preparedness and response in South-East Asia, in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 26-28 February 2014, organized by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP). _x000D_ The meeting was organized to enhance regional cooperation on marine […]
IMCA Publishes Revised Inter-Vessel Survey Data Standard Telemetry Protocol
Small changes have been made to the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Inter-Vessel Survey Data Standard Telemetry Protocol (IMCA S 006 Rev.2) _x000D_ _x000D_ “Our publications are constantly reviewed and revised and reissued where necessary, it is important that they are ‘living documents’,” explains Jane Bugler, Technical Director of IMCA. “The small changes made in […]
Paris MOU Preliminary results CIC Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery
_x000D_ Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery a matter of concern on older ships _x000D_ Preliminary results from the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery, carried out between 1 September 2013 and 30 November 2013 in the Paris MoU region show that: _x000D_ 68 ships (41% of all detentions) were detained over the 3 […]
AMSA Seafarer welfare focus at first time forum
Shipping agents, seafarer welfare providers, unions, industry and government have met for the first time to discuss the welfare and wellbeing of seafarers at a forum organised by the Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council (ASWC). Australian Maritime Safety Authority Ship Safety General Manager Allan Schwartz said shipping agents can play a pivotal role in the welfare […]
IMO Guidance on security certification for seafarers agreed
_x000D_ Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW), 1st session, 17 to 21 February 2014 _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Until 1 July 2015, relevant ISPS training can be accepted as equivalent to STCW certification _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Guidance on […]
FURUNO HELLAS has been awarded a new contract to supply ECDIS to THENAMARIS
_x000D_ FURUNO ECDIS FLEET SUPPLY TO THENAMARIS. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ FURUNO HELLAS has been awarded a new contract to supply ECDIS to THENAMARIS, a global ship manager of modern, high specification ocean-going vessels. THENAMARIS’ fleet under management currently comprises 54 vessels, including 42 tankers, 9 dry bulk carriers, and 3 container vessels. THENAMARIS LNG […]
