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WITHERBY PUBLISHING GROUP
Class Society Guidance
2016
 Click Here to view as a PDF
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES (IACS)
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RECENT RECOMMENDATIONS
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No.
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Title
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Source
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Date
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10
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Anchoring, Mooring and Towing Equipment
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Link
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Nov 16
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147
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Type Approval Certificate of Internal Combustion Engine
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Link
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Oct 16
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77
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Guidelines for the Surveyor on how to Control the Thickness Measurement Process
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Link
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Oct 16
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41
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Guidance for IACS Auditors to the ISM Code
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Link
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Oct 16
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130
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Procedures for verifying that materials are asbestos free
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Link
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Sep 16
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146
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Risk assessment as required by the IGF Code
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Link
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Aug 16
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142
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LNG Bunkering Guidelines
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Link
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Jun 16
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98
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Duties of Surveyors under Statutory Conventions and Codes
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Link
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Jun 16
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55
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GENERAL DRY CARGO SHIPS - Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and Repair of Hull Structure
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Link
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Jun 16
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42
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Guidelines for Use of Remote Inspection Techniques for surveys
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Link
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Jun 16
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145
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Recommendation for the Operation of Shore-based Emergency Response Services
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Link
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May 16
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57
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Maintenance and inspection of electrical equipment on the ship
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Link
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Mar 16
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75
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Format for Electronic Exchange and Standard Reports
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Link
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Feb 16
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144
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Inspections of ship’s side valves
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Link
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Feb 16
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128
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Record of approved Ship Safety Equipment
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Link
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Nov 15
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126
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Record of approved GMDSS radio installation
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Link
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Nov 15
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS)
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RECENT REGULATORY NEWS
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Title
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Source
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Date Published
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USCG issues first US Type-Approval Certificate for Ballast Water Management System
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Link
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05 Dec 16
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MSC 97 Brief
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Link
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28 Nov 16
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MEPC 70 Brief
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Link
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28 Oct 16
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Updated Matrix of Regulation
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Link
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11 Oct 16
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Transport Canada – Fuel Oil Sulphur Content Verification Process
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Link
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08 Sept 16
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IMO’s BWM Convention to Enter Into Force on 8 September 2017
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Link
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08 Sep 16
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2014 MLC Amendments will enter into force on 18 January 2017
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Link
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26 Aug 16
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Update on Australia BWM Requirements
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Link
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18 Aug 16
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Caribbean MOU CIC on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry
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Link
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18 Aug 16
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Paris CIC on MLC 2006
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Link
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19 Jul 16
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MSC 96 Brief
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Link
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20 May 16
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USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin on Foreign-Flagged Yacht Examinations
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Link
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10 May 16
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MEPC 69 Brief
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Link
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22 Apr 16
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Ballast Water Reporting Form
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Link
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26 Feb 16
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Criteria for Entry into Force of BWM Convention Not Yet Reached
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Link
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15 Jan 16
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California State Lands Commission (CSLC) BW Update
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Link
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06 Jan 16
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USCG BWM Reporting Commences 22 Feb 16
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Link
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05 Jan 16
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2016 Matrix of Regulation
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Link
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05 Jan 16
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Maritime Safety Committee’s 95 Session 15
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Link
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22 Dec 15
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Uncertainty exists on the implementation of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention
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Link
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11 Dec 15
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China to Implement Emission Controls
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Link
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11 Dec 15
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USCG Ballast Water Management Regulations and Policies Explained
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Link
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10 Dec 15
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USCG Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel Oil Alert
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Link
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04 Dec 15
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International Regulation News Update – MEPC 68
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Link
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20 Nov 15
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RECENT RULES AND GUIDES
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Title
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Source
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Date Published
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Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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International Naval Ships (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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Facilities on Offshore Installations (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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Steel Vessel Rules (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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Floating Production Installations (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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Offshore Support Vessels (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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High-Speed Naval Craft (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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Generic Rules for Conditions of Classification, Materials and Welding, and Surveys After Construction (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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Bulk Carriers for Service on the Great Lakes (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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Yachts (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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Liftboats 2017
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Link
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Jan 17
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Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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High Speed Craft (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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Steel Barges (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways (2017)
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Link
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Jan 17
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Guidance Notes on Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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Link
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Nov 16
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Guide for Liquefied Gas Carrier Storage Service
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Link
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Nov 16
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Guide for Survey and Inspection of Jacking Systems
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Link
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Nov 16
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Guidance Notes on Structural Monitoring using Acoustic Emissions
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Link
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Oct 16
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Marine Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management (The ABS Guide for Marine Management Systems)
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Link
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Oct 16
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Guidance Notes on Selecting Design Wave by Long Term Stochastic Method
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Link
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Sep 16
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Guidance Notes On Software Provider Conformity Program - CyberSafety Volume 5
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Link
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Sep 16
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Guidance Notes On The Application of Cybersecurity Principles to Marine and Offshore Operations - CyberSafety Volume 1
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Link
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Sep 16
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Guide for Software Systems Verification - CyberSafety Volume 4
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Link
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Sep 16
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Guide for Cybersecurity Implementation for Marine and Offshore Operations - CyberSafety Volume 2
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Link
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Sep 16
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Guidance Notes On Data Integrity for Marine and Offshore Operations - CyberSafety Volume 3
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Link
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Sep 16
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Ballast Water-Treatment (2016)
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Link
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Aug 16
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Guide for Certification of Offshore Access Gangways
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Link
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Aug 16
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Guidance Notes on Ice Loads on Azimuth Propulsion Units
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Link
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Aug 16
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Generic Rules for Conditions of Classification, Materials and Welding, and Surveys After Construction (2016)
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Link
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Aug 16
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Guide for the Class Notation for Fire-Fighting Systems for On-Deck Cargo Areas of Container Carriers
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Link
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Aug 16
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Guidance Notes on Subsea Pipeline Route Determination
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Link
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Jul 16
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Guide for Certification of Offshore Containers
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Link
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Jul 16
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Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways (2016)
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Link
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Jul 16
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Yachts (2016)
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Link
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Jul 16
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Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters in Length (2016)
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Link
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Jul 16
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High-Speed Craft (2016)
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Link
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Jul 16
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Steel Vessel Rules (2016)
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Link
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Jul 16
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Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2016)
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Link
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Jul 16
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Portable Accommodation Modules
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Link
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Jul 16
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Certification of Container Securing Systems
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Link
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Jul 16
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Liftboats (2016)
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Link
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Jul 16
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High-Speed Naval Craft (2016)
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Link
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Jul 16
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Guide for Enhanced Cargo Tank Cleaning
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Link
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Jul 16
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Guidance Notes on the Application of Special Purpose Ship (SPS) Requirements to Offshore Support Vessels
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Link
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Jul 16
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Guide for Buckling and Ultimate Strength Assessment of Offshore Structures (LRFD Version)
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Link
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Jul 16
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Guide for Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Criteria for Offshore Structures
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Link
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Jul 16
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Offshore Support Vessels (2016)
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Link
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Jul 16
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Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program
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Link
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Jun 16
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Pre-Laid Position Mooring Systems
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Link
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Jun 16
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Guidance Notes on Design and Installation of Dynamically Installed Piles
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Link
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Jun 16
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Spectral-Based Fatigue Analysis for Vessels
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Link
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Jun 16
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Environmental Protection Notation for Vessels
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Link
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Jun 16
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BUREAU VERITAS
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RECENT RULES AND GUIDANCE NOTES
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No.
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Title
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Source
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Date Published
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NR610
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Classification of diving systems
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Link
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Dec 16
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NR571
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Classification of column stabilized units (Edition December 2016)
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Link
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Dec 16
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NR534
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Rules the Classification of Self-elevating Units - Jack-ups and Lifboats (Edition December 2016).
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Link
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Dec 16
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NR445
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Rules for the Classification of Offshore Units (Edition December 2016).
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Link
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Dec 16
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NR636
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Comfort and Health on-board Offshore Units (Edition December 2016).
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Link
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Dec 16
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NI639
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Guidelines for the Design of Ships subject to Bulk Cargo Liquefaction
(Edition December 2016)
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Link
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Dec 16
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NI631
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Certification Scheme for Marine Renewable Energy Technologies
(Edition November 2016)
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Link
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Nov 16
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NI596
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EU RO MUTUAL RECOGNOTION - Terms and Conditions, Procedure for type Approval, Technical Requirements (Edition October 2016).
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Link
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Oct 16
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NR535
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Rules for the Classification of Naval Submarines
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Link
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Sep 16
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NI611
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Guidelines for Fatigue Assessment of Steel Ships and Offshore Units
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Link
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Sep 16
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NR625
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Structural Rules for Container Ships
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Link
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Jul 16
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NR467
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Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships
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Link
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Jul 16
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NR320
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Certification Scheme of Materials and Equipment for the Classification of Marine Units
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Link
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Jul 16
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NI634
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Loading Instrument for Inland Navigation Vessels
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Link
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Jul 16
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NI615
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Buckling Assessment of Plated Structures for Offshore Units
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Link
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Jul 16
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NR628
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Semi-Submersible Cargo Ships
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Link
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May 16
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NI629
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Certification of Offshore Access Systems
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Link
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May 16
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NR445
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Rules for Offshore Units - Amendments of Part A
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Link
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Apr 16
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NR633
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SYS-NEQ-OSV
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Link
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Mar 16
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NR216
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Rules on Materials and Welding for the Classification of Marine Units
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Link
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Jan 16
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NR598
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Implementation of Safe Return to Port and Orderly Evacuation
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Link
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Jan 16
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NR500
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Amendments to the Rules for the Classification and the Certification of Yachts
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Link
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Jan 16
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NR569
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Classification of Drilling Ships
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Link
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Jan 16
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NI621
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Guidelines for Moonpool Assessment
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Link
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Jan 16
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NR632
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Hardware-in-the-loop testing
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Link
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Jan 16
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CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
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RECENT RULES AND GUIDELINES
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Title
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Source
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Date Published
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RULES FOR MATERIAILS AND WELDING Amendments 2016
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Link
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12 Dec 16
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Guidelines on the development and survey of IHM 2016 UL
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Link
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05 Dec 16
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Guidelines for Thickness Measurement of Hull
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Link
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17 Nov 16
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Guidelines for Survey of Marine Products 20161028 Amendments
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Link
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28 Oct 16
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Guidelines for Survey of Marine Products 20161020 Amendment
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Link
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20 Oct 16
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Guidelines for testing and survey of exhaust gas cleaning systems 2016
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Link
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11 Oct 16
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Rules for cruise ships 2017
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Link
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11 Oct 16
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Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning System Ready, 2016
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Link
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30 Sep 16
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Guidelines for Selective Catalytic Reduction System Ready, 2016
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Link
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30 Sep 16
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Guidelines for Application of Selective Catalytic Reduction System, 2016
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Link
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30 Sep 16
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Guidelines for Survey of Marine Products 20160831 Amendments
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Link
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01 Sep 2016
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Rules for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk
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Link
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12 Aug 16
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CCS Rule Change Notice for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships (RCN No.1,
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Link
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12 Aug 16
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GUIDELINES FOR FATIGUE STRENGTH OF SHIP STRUCTURE
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Link
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11 Aug 16
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Guidelines for Survey of Marine Products 20160531 Amendments
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Link
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01 Aug 16
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Guidelines for Polar Ship
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Link
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15 Jul 16
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Guidelines for Direct Strength Analysis of Hull Structure of Ore Carriers, 2016
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Link
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15 Jul 16
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Guidelines For Implementation Of Statutory Surveys (Ships Engaged on International Voyages) 2016
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Link
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12 Jun 16
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(RCN No.1, May 2016) Rules for Lifting Appliances of Ships and Offshore Installations
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Link
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20 May 16
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Rules for Materials and Welding, 2016 Amendments
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Link
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09 May 16
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Guidelines for approval and survey of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system 2016
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Link
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05 May 16
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RCN No.1 (April 2016) Rules For Classification Of Offshore Floating Installations, 2014
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Link
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11 Apr 16
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CCS Rule Change Notice For: RULES FOR GREEN SHIPS
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Link
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07 Apr 16
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Guideline of European Union Recognized Organizations Mutual Recognition for Type Approval 2016(Rev.1.0)
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Link
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05 Apr 16
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Rules for Intelligent Ships (2015)
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Link
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22 Jan 16
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CROATIAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING
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TECHNICAL CIRCULARS AND STATUTORY ALERTS
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No.
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Title
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Source
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Date Published
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QC-T-292
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Introduction to the EU Regulation 1257/2013 on ship recycling
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Link
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20 Jul 15
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QC-T-291
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Introduction to the EU Regulation 2015/757 on MRV Regulation
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Link
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10 Jul 15
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QC-T-290
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SOLAS Amendments and amendments to other IMO mandatory instruments adopted at MSC 94
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Link
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01 Jun 15
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DNV GL
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RECENT TECHNICAL AND REGULATORY NEWS
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Title
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Source
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Date Published
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Retroactive requirements for engine room sludge piping systems - effective from 1 January 2017
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Link
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15 Dec 16
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New IMO-Vega WEB and WIN versions
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Link
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06 Dec 16
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International ballast water convention – Implications for offshore units
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Link
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18 Nov 16
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DNV GL introduces electronic signatures for fleet in service documents
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Link
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02 Nov 16
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Update from the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 70)
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Link
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31 Oct 16
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New requirements coming up – Utilize your management system smartly
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Link
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21 Oct 16
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Preparing for the MRV regulation (revised version)
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Link
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14 Sep 16
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Ballast Water Management Convention enters into force on 8 September 2017
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Link
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09 Sep 16
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Unintended activation of safety functions leading to blackout of Mobile Offshore Units
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Link
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16 Aug 16
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Concentrated inspection campaign on Cargo Securing Arrangements - Tokyo MOU/Black Sea MOU/Indian MOU
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Link
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08 Aug 16
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Update on forthcoming concentrated inspection campaign on the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
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Link
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03 Aug 16
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Verified Gross Mass (VGM) requirements during PSC inspections
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Link
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21 July 16
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DNV GL rules for ships - July 2016
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Link
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08 July 16
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New revision of Offshore Classification Rules and Standards
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Link
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23 Jun 16
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IMO requirements from July 2015 to July 2018 inclusive
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Link
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17 Jun 16
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Temporary or permanent acceptance of containerized generator sets on board DNV GL classed vessels
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Link
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14 Jun 16
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New IMO-Vega WEB and WIN versions
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Link
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13 Jun 16
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Damage to topside structure of column-stabilized units due to direct wave impact
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Link
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09 Jun 16
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New MED Directive coming into force September 18th – What you need to know
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Link
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06 Jun 16
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Enhancing fire safety awareness
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Link
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31 May 16
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Deck cargo on bulk carriers - What you need to know
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Link
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07 Apr 16
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DNV GL rules for ships available for offline download
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Link
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22 Mar 16
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NOx compliance for retrofitted engines in ECA zones
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Link
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18 Mar 16
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Most anchor losses are avoidable
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Link
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08 Mar 16
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New requirements for Panama Canal transit
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Link
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24 Feb 16
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China introduces sulphur requirements for marine fuels (REV)
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Link
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19 Feb 16
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INDIAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING
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RECENT TECHNICAL CIRCULARS
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No.
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Title
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Source
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Date Published
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54/16
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Guidelines on the Maintenance, Testing and the Inspection intervals of LSA and FFA items, installed and used onboard ships.
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Link
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Dec 16
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53/16
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International Convention for the Control and Management of Ballast Water and Sediments
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Link
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Dec 16
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52/16
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IMMARBE Circular SDC-16/01 – Revised Certification Requirements for Ship Security Officers (SSO) on board Belize Registered Vessels.
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Link
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Dec 16
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51/16
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Tuvalu Ship Registry marine circular on implementation of electronic documents & recognition of colour copies of original documents.
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Link
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Dec 16
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50/16
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RMI marine notice regarding requirements on carriage of publications on board ships.
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Link
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Dec 16
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49/16
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Guidance on the use of the UN/LOCODE in the destination field in AIS messages.
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Link
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Nov 16
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48/16
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2014 amendments to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).
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Link
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Nov 16
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47/16
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Panama Administration– Application of Annex 14 of the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code).
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Link
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Nov 16
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46/16
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Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 – Ratification and Enforcement
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Link
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Nov 16
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45/16
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Revised Guidance & instructions on the Bahamas implementation of Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).
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Link
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Nov 16
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44/16
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Maintenance and Adjustment of Magnetic Compasses.
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Link
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Nov 16
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43/16
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Electronic Oil Record Books (Part I & Part II).
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Link
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Nov 16
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42/16
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2014, amendment to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).
|
Link
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Nov 16
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41/16
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Liberia Marine Advisory Reg Entry-into force of Ballast Water Management Convention
|
Link
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Nov 16
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40/16
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IOPP Certificate Renewal in respect of Ballast Water Management
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Link
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Nov 16
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39/16
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RMI marine safety advisory regarding Completing the Critical Items Checklist Prior to Arrival In United States Ports.
|
Link
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Nov 16
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38/16
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AMSA – Danger with the use of weighted heaving lines
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Link
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Nov 16
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37/16
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USCG Safety Alert Reg Periodic Maintenance of Inflatable Lifejackets
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Link
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Oct 16
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36/16
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Marshall Islands – Advance Notice of Policy Change – Handling of SSAS Transmissions.
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Link
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Oct 16
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35/16
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Hostile Incident in the Bab El Mandeb Strait.
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Link
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Oct 16
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34/16
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2014 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)
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Link
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Oct 16
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33/16
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Brief Summary on Outcome of CCC3
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Link
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Oct 16
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32/16
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TALON II Lifeboat On Load Release Systems – Incorrect Indicator marking for release handle
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Link
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Oct 16
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31/16
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AMSA’s approach to maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers
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Link
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Oct 16
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30/16
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Statutory Certificates and Documents Required to be carried on board Cargo Ships.
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Link
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Sep 16
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29/16
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Update on regulation reg. sulphur content of fuel oil within Chinese domestic emission control areas (ECAs)
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Link
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Sep 16
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28/16
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United States Coast Guard – VDR Periodic Validation Alert
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Link
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Sep 16
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27/16
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Malaysia – Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 as amended by Protocol 1996
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Link
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Sep 16
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26/16
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United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Alert Reg Auto-Pilot Induced Casualties
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Link
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Aug 16
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25/16
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Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Caribbean MOU on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry beginning 1 September 2016 and end on 30 November 2016.
|
Link
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Aug 16
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24/16
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Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Riyadh MOU on Pilot Transfer Arrangement beginning 1 September 2016 and end on 30 November 2016.
|
Link
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Aug 16
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23/16
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Implementation of Amendments to Regulation 12 of MARPOL Annex 1. (Resolution MEPC.266(68))
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Link
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Aug 16
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22/16
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Australia’s new requirements for BWM on ships engaged in international voyages.
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Link
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Aug 16
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21/16
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Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Paris MoU on MLC, 2006 beginning 1 September 2016 and end on 30 November 2016
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Link
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Aug 16
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20/16
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United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Alert Reg Inspection of Life Jackets
|
Link
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Jul 16
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19/16
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Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Marine Guidance Note MGN 432 Reg Safety during Transfers of Persons to and from Ships
|
Link
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Jul 16
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18/16
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AMSA Marine Notice Reg. Receiving Maritime Safety Information off Australian Coast
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Link
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Jul 16
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17/16
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SOLAS Chapter XI-1 Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety
|
Link
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Jul 16
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16/16
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Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by IOMOU on Cargo Securing Arrangements beginning 1 September 2016 and end on 30 November 2016
|
Link
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Jul 16
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15/16
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IACS Recommendation for the Operation of Shore-Based Emergency Response Services
|
Link
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Jun 16
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14/16
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Bridge Resource Management (BRM) and Expected Actions of Bridge Teams in Australian Pilotage Waters
|
Link
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May 16
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13/16
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Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports
|
Link
|
May 16
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12/16
|
United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Alert Reg Urgent Kannad Safelink EPIRB Recall
|
Link
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Apr 16
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11/16
|
Performance Standards for Global Positioning Satellite System (GPSS) Equipment
|
Link
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Apr 16
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10/16
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Guidance on the validity of Radio Communication Equipment installed and used on ships
|
Link
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Apr 16
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09/16
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Report of MEPC 69
|
Link
|
Apr 16
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08/16
|
Amendments to IMSBC Code
|
Link
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Mar 16
|
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07/16
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BWM Convention - Now only 0.18% of the world merchant tonnage to go!
|
Link
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Mar 16
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06/16
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Delay in Required Software Updates for ECDIS
|
Link
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Mar 16
|
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05/16
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National contact points responsible for safety and pollution prevention
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Link
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Mar 16
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KOREAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING
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RECENT TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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No.
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Title
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Source
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Date Published
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252
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Guidance on the validity of Radio Communication Equipment
|
Link
|
01 Dec 16
|
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251
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FAQ on the IMO Conventions
|
Link
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23 Nov 16
|
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250
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Implementation of IMO fuel oil consumption data collection system (DCS)
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Link
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22 Nov 16
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249
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Implementation of the requirement for using low sulphur fuel oil at core ports in Pearl River Delta
|
Link
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01 Oct 16
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248
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Guidance on the validity of Radio Communication Equipment(MSC.1/Circ.1460)
|
Link
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29 Sep 16
|
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247
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Entry into force of IMO BWM Convention on 8 Sep' 2017
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Link
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21 Sep 16
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|
246
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Preparing for the implementation of IMO BWM Convention
|
Link
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21 Jun 16
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|
245
|
California OGV Fuel Regulation and compliance options cease to apply due to extension of re-evaluation period
|
Link
|
10 May 16
|
|
244
|
Guidance for the China ECA Regulation
|
Link
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4 Mar 16
|
|
243
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From 1st April, 0.50% Sulphur Fuel Requirement at core ports within Yangtze River Delta Waters will come into effect
|
Link
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26 Jan 16
|
|
242
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China ECA Regulation (0.50% Sulphur Fuel Requirement)
|
Link
|
16 Dec 15
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241
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Retroactive requirements which will be effective from 2016
|
Link
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15 Dec 15
|
LLOYD’S REGISTER
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CLASS NEWS
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No.
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Title
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Source
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Date Published
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43/16
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Inclusion of mediums of fire-fighting systems in lightweight and lightship condition
|
Link
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14 Dec 16
|
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42/16
|
Publication of EU MRV delegated and implementing regulations, including templates for monitoring plans, emission reports and documents of compliance
|
Link
|
13 Dec 16
|
|
41/16
|
Revised guidelines on evacuation analysis for new and existing passenger ships
|
Link
|
08 Dec 16
|
|
40/16
|
Clarification of requirements regarding Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) high frequency narrow-band direct printing
|
Link
|
07 Dec 16
|
|
39/16
|
Equipment servicing – a reminder of the requirements for servicing, testing and calibrating equipment
|
Link
|
06 Dec 16
|
|
38/16
|
Hong Kong-flagged vessels – Anti-fouling system (AFS) certification changes
|
Link
|
05 Dec 16
|
|
37/16
|
Amendment 38-16 to the IMDG Code
|
Link
|
01 Dec 16
|
|
36/16
|
Chemical tankers that carry products requiring oxygen-dependent inhibitors
|
Link
|
22 Nov 16
|
|
35/16
|
New version of Argonaut software for thickness measurement reporting
|
Link
|
16 Nov 16
|
|
34/16
|
IMO fuel oil consumption data collection system
|
Link
|
08 Nov 16
|
|
33/16
|
Inspections of cargo securing arrangements
|
Link
|
22 Oct 16
|
|
32/16
|
Production defect on Hyundai Lifeboats ‘TALON II 4.0’ on-load release mechanism assembly
|
Link
|
13 Oct 16
|
|
31/16
|
New EU Marine Equipment Directive
|
Link
|
13 Oct 16
|
|
30/16
|
REISSUE: Ballast Water Management Convention to enter into force on 8 September 2017
|
Link
|
13 Oct 16
|
|
29/16
|
Revised MARPOL requirements for oil residue (sludge) piping arrangements
|
Link
|
02 Oct 16
|
|
28/16
|
Amendments to MLC, 2006 on financial security – entry into force
|
Link
|
20 Oct 16
|
|
27/16
|
Caribbean MOU concentrated inspection campaign on crew familiarisation with enclosed space entry
|
Link
|
18 Aug 16
|
|
26/16
|
Riyadh MOU concentrated inspection campaign on pilot transfer arrangements
|
Link
|
16 Aug 16
|
|
25/16
|
Paris MOU concentrated inspection campaign on the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
|
Link
|
12 Aug 16
|
|
24/16
|
Simultaneous concentrated inspection campaigns on cargo securing arrangements in Tokyo, Black Sea and Indian Ocean MOU regions
|
Link
|
10 Aug 16
|
|
23/16
|
Statutory Alert: EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification regulation – industry consultation on delegated and implementing acts – air quality control systems
|
Link
|
09 Aug 16
|
|
22/16
|
Statutory Alert: Ventilation systems in ro-ro cargo spaces – air quality control systems
|
Link
|
26 Jul 16
|
|
21/16
|
Statutory Alert: Change of practice for HME cargoes and guidance for port reception facility providers and users
|
Link
|
12 Jul 16
|
|
20/16
|
Statutory Alert: Revised guidelines for maintenance and inspection of automatic sprinkler systems
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
19/16
|
Classification Alert: Suggested locations for carrying out In-Water Surveys
|
Link
|
23 Jun 16
|
|
18/16
|
Statutory Alert: IACS Recommendation for the Operation of Shore-Based Emergency Response Services
|
Link
|
21 Jun 16
|
|
17/16
|
Statutory Alert: Secondary means of venting on tankers – SOLAS amendments
|
Link
|
14 Jun 16
|
|
16/16
|
Australian national ballast water management requirements – new Biosecurity Act, treatment methods and reporting requirements
|
Link
|
23 May 16
|
|
15/16
|
Statutory Alert: Icing considerations for cargo ships carrying timber deck cargoes – new formula for calculating ice accretion weight added to Intact Stability Code
|
Link
|
21 Mar 16
|
|
14/16
|
Statutory Alert: ECDIS compliance – extension of transitional period for International Hydrographic Office (IHO) Standards S-52 and S-64
|
Link
|
18 Mar 16
|
|
13/16
|
Statutory Alert: Carriage of bauxite – warning about possible dangers of liquefaction
|
Link
|
16 Mar 16
|
|
12/16
|
Statutory Alert: GMDSS – new channelling arrangements for high frequency narrow-band direct printing
|
Link
|
16 Mar 16
|
|
11/16
|
Statutory Alert: Maintenance and survey of steel wire ropes on life-saving appliance slings – issues associated with plastic sheathing
|
Link
|
11 Mar 16
|
|
10/16
|
Statutory Alert: MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 13 – clarification on NOx certification for dual fuel and gas-fuelled engines
|
Link
|
10 Mar 16
|
|
09/16
|
MARPOL Annex VI – additional NOx Technical Code certification requirements and changes to the IAPP Record of Construction and Equipment
|
Link
|
26 Feb 16
|
|
08/16
|
Statutory Alert: Guidelines on verification of ECA emission control measures issued by China Maritime Safety Administration
|
Link
|
19 Feb 16
|
|
07/16
|
Statutory Alert: Revised guidelines for on-board operational use of ship automatic identification systems (AIS)
|
Link
|
08 Feb 16
|
|
06/16
|
Statutory Alert: China to implement first emission control measures in Yangtze River Delta ECA from 1 April, 2016
|
Link
|
01 Feb 16
|
|
05/16
|
Statutory Alert: New SOLAS requirements for carriage of portable atmosphere testing equipment for enclosed space entry
|
Link
|
29 Jan 16
|
|
04/16
|
Statutory Alert: Voluntary global recall of Kannad Marine SAFELINK auto and manual EPIRBs
|
Link
|
25 Jan 16
|
|
03/16
|
Statutory Alert: Status of the Ballast Water Management Convention – criteria for entry into force not yet reached
|
Link
|
18 Jan 16
|
|
02/16
|
Statutory Alert: Amendments (03-15) to the IMSBC Code(ECDIS)
|
Link
|
11 Jan 16
|
|
01/16
|
Statutory Alert: Publication of revised standards for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS)
|
Link
|
08 Jan 16
|
CLASS NK
|
|
RECENT TECHNICAL NEWS
|
|
No.
|
Title
|
Source
|
Date Published
|
|
TEC-1093
|
"The products covered by EU RO Mutual Recognition as fifth phase"
|
Link
|
14 Dec 16
|
|
TEC-1092
|
“Format Revision of Condition Evaluation Report (CER)”
|
Link
|
17 Nov 16
|
|
TEC-1091
|
“Instruction by the Administration of Marshall Islands regarding quantity of reserve cargo securing devices”
|
Link
|
16 Nov 16
|
|
TEC-1090
|
"Introduction to the Outcomes of MSC 96"
|
Link
|
27 Sep 16
|
|
TEC-1089
|
"Instructions by the Administration of Panama regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck (CSS Code Annex 14)"
|
Link
|
23 Sep 16
|
|
TEC-1088
|
"Additional information regarding regulations on the sulphur content of fuel oil within Chinese emission control areas - Implementation of regulations in the Port of Shenzhen"
|
Link
|
16 Sep 16
|
|
TEC-1087
|
"Amendment of Rules for windows located higher than the third tier above the freeboard deck and forward of the midship"
|
Link
|
14 Sep 16
|
|
TEC-1086
|
"Initial survey for the Ballast Water Management Convention after satisfaction the requirements for entry into force of the Convention"
|
Link
|
08 Sep 16
|
|
TEC-1085
|
"An entry-into-force of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention)"
|
Link
|
08 Sep 16
|
|
TEC-1084
|
“Amendment to treatment for issuance of a short term ISSC on the completion of initial ISPS audit for Panama flagged ships"
|
Link
|
08 Sep 16
|
|
TEC-1083
|
"Instructions by the Administration of Liberia regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck (CSS Code Annex 14)"
|
Link
|
31 Aug 16
|
|
TEC-1082
|
“PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Pilot Transfer Arrangements by Riyadh MoU"
|
Link
|
23 Aug 16
|
|
TEC-1081
|
"Tokyo MOU PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Cargo Securing Arrangements"
|
Link
|
08 Aug 16
|
|
TEC-1080
|
"Regulation 12 of Annex I MARPOL Amended requirements for sludge discharging piping and bilge-water piping"
|
Link
|
02 Aug 16
|
|
TEC-1079
|
"The Paris MoU PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Maritime Labour Convention, 2006""
|
Link
|
29 Jul 16
|
|
TEC-1078
|
"Introduction to the outcomes of MEPC 69"
|
Link
|
22 Jul 16
|
|
TEC-1077
|
"Periodical inspection, maintenance and tests of fire extinguishing system etc. on board for the Isle of Man flagged ships"
|
Link
|
20 Jul 16
|
|
TEC-1076
|
"Additional requirements of MARPOL ANNEX V amended by Polar code (MEPC.265(68))"
|
Link
|
08 Jul 16
|
|
TEC-1075
|
"International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate for Malaysian flagged vessels"
|
Link
|
06 Jul 16
|
|
TEC-1074
|
"Atmosphere Testing Instrument for Enclosed Spaces"
|
Link
|
30 Jun 16
|
|
TEC-1073
|
"IACS Procedural Requirement No.38 (Rev.1) in relation to Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)"
|
Link
|
22 Jun 16
|
|
TEC-1072
|
"Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire Fighting equipment’s and Lifesaving appliances on board the Vanuatu-flagged vessels"
|
Link
|
16 Jun 16
|
|
TEC-1071
|
"Periodical inspection, maintenance and tests of fire extinguishing system etc. on board the Hong Kong flag ships"
|
Link
|
10 Jun 16
|
|
TEC-1070
|
"Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Marshall Islands -flagged ships"
|
Link
|
24 May 16
|
|
TEC-1069
|
"Requirements on Carriage of Nautical Publications on board for Marshall Islands flag ships"
|
Link
|
24 May 16
|
|
TEC-1068
|
"Regulations on the sulphur content of fuel oil within the Yangtze River Delta emission control area implemented on or after 1 April 2016"
|
Link
|
02 May 16
|
|
TEC-1067
|
"Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports" (revised) issued by AMSA"
|
Link
|
28 Apr 16
|
|
TEC-1066
|
"Effective scheduled date applicable to amended ClassNK Rules and Guidance related to tests of diesel engines"
|
Link
|
11 Apr 16
|
|
TEC-1065
|
"Instructions by the Administration of the United Kingdom (UK) regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck (CSS Code Annex 14)"
|
Link
|
08 Apr 16
|
|
TEC-1064
|
"Instructions by the Administration of Liberia regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for the Securing of Containers on Deck(CSS Code Annex 14)"
|
Link
|
08 Apr 16
|
POLISH REGISTER OF SHIPPING
|
|
RECENT STATUTORY RULES UPDATES (in number ascending, not date order)
|
|
No.
|
Title
|
Source
|
Date Published
|
|
102/P
|
EU RO Mutual Recognition of Type Approval
|
Link
|
01 Oct 16
|
|
5/P
|
Requirements for Turbochargers
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
11/P
|
Environmental Tests on Marine Equipment
|
Link
|
01 Jan 16
|
|
21/P
|
Testing of the Hull Structures
|
Link
|
01 Jan 16
|
|
28/P
|
Tests of I.C. Engines
|
Link
|
01 Jan 16
|
|
36/P
|
Hull Survey of Oil Tankers
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
39/P
|
Hull Survey of Bulk Carriers
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
44/P
|
Pilot Transfer Arrangements
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
46/P
|
Hull Survey of Chemical Tankers
|
N/A
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
48/P
|
Requirements concerning Gas Tankers
|
Link
|
15 Sep 16
|
|
49/P
|
Requirements concerning Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
51/P
|
Procedural Requirements for Service Suppliers
|
Link
|
01 Jan 16
|
|
53/P
|
Plastic Pipelines on Ships
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
54/P
|
Alternative Hull Survey Arrangements
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
58/P
|
HulI Surveys of Double Hull Oil Tankers
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
62/P
|
HulI Survey of General Dry Cargo Ship
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
64/P
|
Hull Surveys of Double Skin Bulk Carriers
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
69/P
|
Marine diesel engines. Control of nitrogen oxides emission
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
79/P
|
Type Testing Procedure for Crankcase Oil Mist Detection and Alarm Equipment
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
81/P
|
Hull Surveys for New Construction
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
82/P
|
Hull Surveys of Liquefied Gas Carriers
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
94/P
|
Subdivision and Damage Stability of New Oil Tankers, Chemical Tankers and Gas Carriers
|
Link
|
01 Jan 16
|
|
97/P
|
Transfer of Class and Adding, Maintaining or Withdrawing Double or Dual Class
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
98/P
|
Guidelines Regarding the Requirements for Marine Diesel Engines Fitted with NOx Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
103/P
|
Guidelines for energy efficiency of ships – July 2016
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
111/P
|
Periodical Surveys of Propeller Shaft
|
Link
|
01 Jan 16
|
|
112/P
|
Offshore Containers
|
N/A
|
01 Jan 16
|
|
113/P
|
Wire Rope and Chain Slings
|
Link
|
11 Apr 16
|
|
114/P
|
Longitudinal Strength Standard for Container Ship
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
115/P
|
Alternative Certification Scheme for Classification of Ship Machinery Equipment and Materials
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
RECENT GUIDANCE UPDATES
|
|
No.
|
Title
|
Source
|
Date Published
|
|
30/I
|
Principles for Certification of Welders
|
Link
|
23 Nov 16
|
|
28/I
|
Guidelines for Safe Entry to Confined Spaces
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
30/I
|
Principles for Examination of Welders
|
Link
|
25 Apr 16
|
|
33/I
|
Recycling of Ships
|
Link
|
01 Jul 16
|
|
34/I
|
Condition Assessment Programme
|
Link
|
30 Oct 15
|
REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE
|
|
MARINE INFORMATION NOTICE
|
|
No.
|
Title
|
Source
|
Date Published
|
|
115
|
Ballast Water Management Convention – Outcome of MEPC 70
|
Link
|
Nov 16
|
|
114
|
PORT STATE CONTROL: How to be ready to PSC inspections
|
Link
|
Oct 16
|
|
113
|
Statutory Alert: GMDSS - New channelling
arrangements for high frequency narrow-band
direct printing equipment
|
Link
|
Oct 16
|
|
112
|
Ballast Water Management Convention to enter into force on 8th September 2017 – Issuance of BWM certificates and validity of ballast water management plans previously approved according to resolution A.868(20)
|
Link
|
Sep 16
|
|
111
|
PORT STATE CONTROL RIYADH MOU: CONCENTRATED INSPECTION CAMPAIGN (CIC) ON PILOT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS FROM 1 SEPTEMBER TO 30 NOVEMBER 2016
|
Link
|
Aug 16
|
|
110
|
Port State Control - Paris MOU Committee proposed Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on MLC 2006
|
Link
|
Jul 16
|
|
109
|
Port State Control - Indian Ocean and Black Sea MOUs - Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on cargo securing arrangements
|
Link
|
Jul 16
|
|
108
|
EU Regulation on Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of CO2 emissions from ships - upcoming deadlines
|
Link
|
Jun 16
|
|
107
|
Panama Canal Expansion
|
Link
|
Mar 16
|
|
106
|
MLC 2006: First workshop on the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 for Recruitment and Placement Services (RPSs)
|
Link
|
Mar 16
|
|
105
|
Meeting of the Ad Hoc Tripartite Maritime Committee (TMC) established for the Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003 (No. 185)
|
Link
|
Feb 16
|
|
104
|
MLC 2006: Second meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee (STC2)
|
Link
|
Feb 16
|
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