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BIMCO and CIRM software log is now ISO standard 24060
BIMCO and CIRM (Comité International Radio-Maritime) have taken the concept of the onboard software log to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to automate and modernise it. As a result, the ISO has published a new standard on a ship software logging system to be used for operational technology onboard ships.
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IMO Legal Committee agrees unified interpretation on limitation of liability
At its meeting held from 26 to 30 July 2021, the Legal Committee (LEG) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on a unified interpretation of the test for breaking a shipowner’s right to limit liability under certain IMO conventions. The committee also considered several other issues relating to the abandonment of seafarers, to Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) and to the committee’s future work programme.
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New BIMCO/ICS Seafarer Workforce Report warns of serious potential officer shortage
Launched today, the new Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment levels if it is to avoid a serious shortage in the total supply of officers by 2026. Given the growing demand for STCW certified officers, the Report predicts that there will be a need for an additional 89,510 officers by 2026 to operate the world merchant fleet. The report estimates that 1.89 million seafarers currently serve the world merchant fleet, operating over 74,000 vessels around the globe.
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BIMCO welcomes updated IMO Compendium to advance electronic data
Standardising and harmonising electronic ship to shore communication for reporting purposes was high on the agenda at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) virtual Facilitation Committee (FAL) meeting held from 1-7 June 2021 (FAL 45).
Safety
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Inland Waters Navigation and Information
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COVID-19; Implications on statutory ship certificates, surveys, inspections and audits
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.
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Straits of Malacca and Singapore: Risks of severe legal actions against ships
Navigating the waters of Straits of Malacca and Singapore and associated waters, is not always straightforward and members need to be aware of certain legal risks that exists in these waters.
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Industry associations seek input to increase the safety of anchoring
BIMCO, Intercargo, Intertanko and International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have set up a working group with the aim to analyse incidents and accidents involving anchoring systems and thereby ultimately increase the safety and integrity of anchoring. To reach the goal, the group is seeking input from members to help report incidents.
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Electronic navigation needs standardisation to stay safe
The introduction of the electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to replace paper charts is one of the biggest safety improvements in navigation for years. But lack of a standardised system is overwhelming crew, adding complexity and causing what it was meant to avoid – grounding.
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Entry into enclosed spaces
Despite decades of the shipping Industry's and the regulators' efforts in developing guidance and even changing the SOLAS regulations, it has to be admitted that the task of entering enclosed spaces is still a high risk operation.
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WHO Handbook for Inspection of Ships and Issuance of Ship Sanitation Certificates
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BIMCO's position on safe and efficient navigation
BIMCO's position on "safe and efficient navigation" has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors.
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2011 Procedures for Port State control
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Paris MoU PSC - New Inspection Regime
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