COVID-19; Implications on statutory ship certificates, surveys, inspections and audits 27 July 2020 BIMCO has collected statements from a number of flag states, port states and recognised organisations/classification societies (RO) and produced a regulatory analysis concerning COVID-19 and its possible implications on statutory ship certificates, surveys, inspections or audits under relevant International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) instruments. Coronavirus - COVID-19 Safety Ships inspections and Port State control Environment
Amendments (2018) to MLC, 2006 – Impact on SEA, Wages and Repatriation in Piracy and Armed Robbery situations. 17 December 2019 The third set of amendments made to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 as amended (MLC, 2006) relates to tackling important issues such as seafarers' employment agreements (SEA), wages and repatriation process when a seafarer is held captive on or off a ship as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships. Advice Regulations Crew support
Amendments (2014) to MLC, 2006 - Financial Security and Shipowners' Liability 05 February 2015 Crew support
Ballast water management 07 March 2018 The IMO Ballast Water Management Convention entered into force on 8 September 2017 the below provide a brief overview and link to further guidance. Information Ballast water management Environment
USCG Ballast Water Management information 07 March 2018 The USCG Ballast Water Management regulations entered into force in June 2012 and is now close to being fully implemented so any ship calling US ports have to be in compliance with the relevant regulations and requirements. It should also be noted that a number of US individual States have implemented their own requirements beyond the USCG regulations so liaison with a local agent is recommended. Environment Ballast water management USA
