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Class Society Guidance in 2018
For a list of Class Society Guidance in 2016 Click Here
For a list of Class Society Guidance in 2017 Click Here
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES (IACS)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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Source
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Title
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Link
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Green Book (all currently in force IACS Resolutions and Recommendations)
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Link
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Blue Book (current and historical)
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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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MSC 100 News Brief
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Link
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07/12/18
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Hong Kong Air Pollution Control Measures
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Link
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08/11/18
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MEPC 73 Brief
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Link
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26/10/18
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US EPA Vessel General Permit – Policy Letter
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Link
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11/10/18
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US EPA Vessel General Permit - Update
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Link
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02/10/18
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Updated Matrix of Regulation - Oct 2018
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Link
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02/10/18
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Regulatory News Update - MEPC 72
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Link
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10/09/18
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2016 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention
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Link
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14/08/18
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ABS Issues Fuel Oil Advisory
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Link
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08/06/18
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MSC 99 Brief
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Link
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25/05/18
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MEPC 72 Brief
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Link
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13/04/18
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Ship Emissions Reminder
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Link
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16/02/18
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RECENT RULES AND GUIDES
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Title
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Source
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Date Published/Updated
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Guide for Liquefied Gas Tank Barges with Remote Control and Monitoring of Essential Systems
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Link
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December 2018
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Enhanced Shaft Alignment
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Link
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December 2018
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Guide for Building and Classing Marine Vessels
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Link
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December 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Units
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Link
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December 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Naval Craft
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Link
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December 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft
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Link
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December 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters in Length
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Link
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December 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
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Link
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December 2018
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Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships
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Link
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December 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Support Vessels
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Link
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December 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
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Link
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December 2018
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Power Service for Marine and Offshore Applications
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Link
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November 2018
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Guide for Risk-Based Inspection for Floating Offshore Installations
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Link
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November 2018
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Guidance Notes on Smart Function Implementation
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Link
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October 2018
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List of ABS Notations and Symbols
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Link
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October 2018
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Guidance Notes on Air Gap Analysis for Semi-Submersibles
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Link
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October 2018
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Guide for Materials and Welding for Stainless Steels
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Link
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October 2018
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Guide for Air Lubrication System Installation
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Link
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October 2018
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Guide for the Inventory of Hazardous Materials
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Link
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October 2018
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Guide for Building and Classing Wind Farm Support Vessels
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Link
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October 2018
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Guide for Certification of Lifting Appliances
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Link
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October 2018
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Guide for Building and Classing Yachts
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Link
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October 2018
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Guidance Notes on Yacht Design
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Link
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September 2018
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Guidance Notes on Response Time Analysis for Programmable Electronic Alarm Systems
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Link
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September 2018
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Guidance Notes on Additive Manufacturing
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Link
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September 2018
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Asphalt Carriers with Independent Tanks 2017
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Link
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August 2018
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Alternative Requirements for Hull Construction of Vessels Intended to Carry Vehicles (130 Meters or More in Length)
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Link
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August 2018
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Subsea Production Systems, Equipment and Components
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Link
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August 2018
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Guidance Notes on Conversion of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units to Floating Production Installations
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Link
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August 2018
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Strength Assessment of Cargo Tank Structures Beyond 0.4L Amidships in Oil Carriers 150 Meters or More in Length
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Link
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August 2018
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Ergonomic Design of Navigation Bridges
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Link
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August 2018
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Application of Ergonomics to Marine Systems
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Link
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August 2018
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Structural Direct Analysis for High-Speed Craft
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Link
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August 2018
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Reliability-Centered Maintenance
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Link
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August 2018
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Automatic or Remote Control and Monitoring for Machinery and Systems (other than propulsion) on Offshore Installations
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Link
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August 2018
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Buckling and Ultimate Strength Assessment for Offshore Structures
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Link
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August 2018
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Liquefied Gas Carriers with Independent Tanks
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Link
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August 2018
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Guide for Building and Classing Offshore Fish Farming Installations
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Link
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August 2018
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Guide for Material Requirements for Higher-Ductility Hull Structural Steel Plates and Sections
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Link
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August 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways
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Link
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August 2018
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Use of Lithium Batteries in the Marine and Offshore Industries (2017)
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Link
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August 2018
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Generic Rules for Classification, Materials and Welding and Survey After Construction
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Link
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August 2018
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Guide for Building and Classing Liftboats
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Link
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August 2018
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Guide for Building and Classing Floating Offshore Liquefied Gas Terminals
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Link
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August 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Facilities on Offshore Installations
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Link
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August 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Steel Floating Dry Docks
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Link
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August 2018
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Guide for the Classification of Drilling Systems
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Link
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July 2018
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Guidance Notes on Stationkeeping Operations of Self-Elevating Units Equipped with Dynamic Positioning Systems
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Link
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July 2018
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List of ABS Notations and Symbols
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Link
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July 2018
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Guide for Classification Notation Underwater Noise
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Link
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July 2018
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In-Service Hull Stability Verification (2017)
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Link
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July 2018
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Guidance Notes on Mooring Integrity Management
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Link
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July 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges
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Link
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July 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Installations
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Link
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July 2018
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Guide for Direct Current (DC) Power Distribution Systems for Marine and Offshore Applications
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Link
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June 2018
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Cybersecurity Implementation for Marine and Offshore Operations - CyberSafety Volume 2
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Link
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June 2018
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Ballast Water Treatment
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Link
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June 2018
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Alternative Requirements for Hull Construction of Vessels Intended to Carry Vehicles (130 Meters or More in Length)
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Link
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June 2018
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Portable Accommodation Modules
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Link
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June 2018
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Dynamic Positioning Systems
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Link
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May 2018
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Enhanced Fire Protection
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Link
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May 2018
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Ballast Water Exchange
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Link
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May 2018
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LNG Regasification Vessels
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Link
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May 2018
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Guide for Position Mooring Systems (2018)
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Link
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May 2018
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Environmental Protection Notation for Vessels
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Link
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May 2018
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SafeHull-Dynamic Loading Approach for Vessels
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Link
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May 2018
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Certification of Container Securing Systems (2017)
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Link
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May 2018
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Bridge Design and Navigational Equipment and Systems
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Link
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May 2018
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Managed Pressure Drilling Systems (2017)
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Link
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May 2018
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LNG Bunkering
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Link
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March 2018
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Geotechnical Performance of Spudcan Foundations
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Link
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March 2018
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Design and Installation of Dynamically Installed Piles
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Link
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March 2018
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Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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Link
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February 2018
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Nondestructive Inspection of Hull Welds
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Link
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February 2018
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Ship Vibration
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Link
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February 2018
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Guidance Notes on Recommended Specifications of Junction Box and Cable Tray for Offshore Application
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Link
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February 2018
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Guidance Notes on Onboard Ship Noise Analysis
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Link
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February 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities
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Link
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January 2018
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Guide for Exhaust Emission Abatement
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Link
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January 2018
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Guide for Building and Classing Drillships
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Link
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January 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels
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Link
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January 2018
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Rules for Building and Classing Floating Production Installations
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Link
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January 2018
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Guide for Buckling and Ultimate Strength Assessment for Offshore Structures
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Link
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January 2018
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Guide for Spectral-Based Fatigue Analysis for Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Installations
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Link
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January 2018
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Guide for Certification of Container Securing Systems
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Link
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December 2017
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Certification of Offshore Containers
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Link
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December 2017
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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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NR659
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Rules on Cyber Security for the Classification of Marine Units
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Link
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December 18
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NR610
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Rules for the Classification of Diving Systems
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Link
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December 18
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NR656
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Power Generation Units
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Link
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November 18
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NR546
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Hull in Composite Materials and Plywood, Material Approval, Design Principles, Construction and Survey
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Link
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November 18
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NR600
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Hull Structure and Arrangement for the Classification of Cargo Ships less than 65 m and Non Cargo Ships less than 90 m
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Link
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November 18
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NI653
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Risk-based structural integrity management for topside structures
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Link
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October 18
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NI648
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Container Lashing Assessment
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Link
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October 18
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NR528
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Green Passport
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Link
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October 18
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NR635
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Structural Rules for Container Ships
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Link
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October 18
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NR642
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Cybersecurity requirements for products to be installed on-board naval ships
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Link
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July 18
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NR566
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Hull arrangement, stability and systems for ships less than 500 GT
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Link
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July 18
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NI655
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LNG Carrier Conversion to FSRU or FSU
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Link
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July 18
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NR645
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Rules for the Classification of Floating Storage Regasification Units and Floating Storage Units
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Link
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July 18
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NR 320
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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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July 18
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NR 614
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Underwater Radiated Noise (URN)
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Link
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July 18
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NR 626
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Anchor Windlass
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Link
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July 18
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NI 615
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Buckling Assessment of Plated Structures
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Link
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July 18
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NR 467
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Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships
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Link
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July 18
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NR 533
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Approval of Service Suppliers615
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Link
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July 18
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NI 650
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Guidelines for Existing Ships Operating in Polar Waters
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Link
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May 18
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NR 467
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Corrigenda - Rules for Steel Ships
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Link
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Mar 18
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NI 649
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Guidance for the Lay-Up and Reactivation of DP Vessels
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Link
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Feb 18
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NI 545
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Guidance for the Lay-Up and Reactivation of Ships
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Link
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Feb 18
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NI 596
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EU RO Mutual Recognition - Terms and conditions - Procedure for type approval - Technical requirements
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Link
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Jan 18
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NR 490
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Rules for the classification of crew boats
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Link
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Jan 18
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NI 640
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Guidance note for structural assessment of passenger ships and ro-ro passenger ships
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Link
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Jan 18
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NI 637
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Classification and certification of Ocean Thermal Energy Converter (OTEC) – Tentative Rules
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Link
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Jan 18
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NR 528
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Green passport
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Link
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Jan 18
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NI 388
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Safety of ro-ro passenger and cruise ships
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Link
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Jan 18
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NR 266
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Amendments of the Green Book: Requirements for Survey of Materials and Equipment for the Classification of Ships and Offshore Units
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Link
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Jan 18
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NR 216
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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 18
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NR 476
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Approval testing of welders
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Link
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Jan 18
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NI 647
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LPG-Fuelled Ships (Tentative Rules)
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Link
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Jan 18
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NI 617
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Recommendations for life saving appliances, radio installations and navigation equipment for Tugs of less than 500 GT
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Link
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Jan 18
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NR 467
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Amendments to the Rules for Steel Ships
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Link
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Jan 18
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NR 562
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Requirements for Survey of Materials and Equipment for the Classification of Naval Submarines
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Link
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Jan 18
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CLASS NEWS
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Title
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Source
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Date Published
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MSC 100 - 3 to 7 November 2018
Major Outcomes of the 100th Session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee
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Link
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11/12/18
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Marshall Islands - Guidance on the Development of a SIP for the Consistent Implementation of the 0.50% Sulphur Limit Under MARPOL Annex VI
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Link
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07/12/18
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MCA – Guidance for measures to prevent fires in engine rooms and cargo pump rooms
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Link
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28/11/18
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Submission of your SEEMP Part II for review – reminder
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Link
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21/11/18
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MSA Shanghai - Announcement of Using New Version of "Notice to Master" (2018-07)
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Link
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12/11/18
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CCC 5 - 10 to 14 September 2018 Major Outcomes of the 5th Session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC)
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Link
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18/09/18
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Marshall Islands - SEEMP Part II - Early Submission
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Link
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03/08/18
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Singapore - Ship General Arrangement Plans
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Link
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03/08/18
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Panama - MEPC.1/Circ.876 Early Submission of SEEMP Part II
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Link
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24/07/18
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Sulphur Cap 2020 - Intersessional Meeting on Consistent implementation of regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL Annex VI took place from 9 to 13 July 2018
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Link
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20/07/18
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CHINA - new NOx emissions requirements for ships on domestic trades
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Link
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20/07/18
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MSC 99 - 16 to 25 MAY 2018 major outcomes of the 99th session of the IMO Maritime SAFETY (MSC)
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Link
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28/05/18
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BWM.2/Circ.66 - Unified interpretation of Appendix I (Form of the International Ballast Water Management Certificate) of the BWM Convention
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Link
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07/05/18
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MEPC 72 - 9 to 13 April 2018 major outcomes of the 72th session of the IMO Maritime environment Protection Committee (MEPC)
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Link
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19/04/18
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Adoption by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of an initial strategy on reduction of Green House Gases emissions at MEPC 72
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Link
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13/04/18
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COOK ISLANDS - Flag State Inspections
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Link
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05/04/18
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SSE 5 - Report of the fifth session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) - 12 to 16 March 2018
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Link
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22/03/18
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SINGAPORE - Exemption and Dispensation Application Form
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Link
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20/03/18
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MARPOL ANNEX VI - Data Collection System for Fuel Oil Consumption of Ships (IMO DCS) - Entry into Force 1 March 2018
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Link
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07/03/18
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PPR 5 – 5 to 9 February 2018 insight of the major outcomes of the fifth session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 5)
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Link
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15/02/18
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SDC 5 - Insight of the major outcomes of the fifth session of the IMO sub-committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC)
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Link
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30/01/18
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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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Guidelines for Thickness Measurement of Hull(Ver.6.3)
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Link
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07/11/18
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Guidelines for the Preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual 2015
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Link
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29/09/18
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RCN No.2 (September 2018) - Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships
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Link
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29/09/18
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Guideline for the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of CO2 Emissions, 2018
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Link
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13/09/18
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Guidelines for Autonomous Cargo Ships 2018
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Link
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31/08/18
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RCN No.1 (July 2018) - Rules for Materials and Welding
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Link
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09/08/18
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RCN No.1 (July 2018) - Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships
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Link
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09/08/18
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Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships 2018
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Link
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25/07/18
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Guidelines for Implementation of Statutory Surveys (Ships Engaged on International Voyages) 2018
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Link
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10/07/18
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Mooring Winches
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Link
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04/07/18
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Valves of Piping Systems
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Link
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04/07/18
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Copper Alloy Propellers Clean
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Link
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21/06/18
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2018 Amendments to Rules for Materials and Welding
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Link
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25/04/18
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2018 Amendments to Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships
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Link
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25/04/18
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Rules for Natural Gas Fuelled Ships (2017)
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Link
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24/02/18
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Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver Equipment
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Link
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04/01/18
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Voyage Data Recorder
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Link
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04/01/18
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Valves of Piping Systems
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Link
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04/01/18
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Compartment Flooding Water Level Detectors (Including Sensors)
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Link
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04/01/18
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Luminaires
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Link
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04/01/18
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Transformers
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Link
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04/01/18
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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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Make sure you comply with IMO DCS – Deadline 1 January 2019
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Link
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10/12/18
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MARPOL Annex VI update in force from 1 January 2019 on NOx, BDN, Ship implementation plan
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Link
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10/12/18
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Reduction in boiler defects – lessons learned from the last six years with BMON notation
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Link
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05/12/18
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Casualty of overboard valves - learning from a recent event
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Link
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03/12/18
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New IMO-Vega Web and offline versions
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Link
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30/11/18
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Draft amendments to MARPOL enabling use of electronic record books
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Link
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05/11/18
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Outcome of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee, MEPC 73
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Link
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30/10/18
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Is the ballast water treatment system installed on your vessel also type approved by USCG?
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Link
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15/10/18
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Installation of exhaust gas cleaning systems (SOx Scrubbers) some practical recommendations
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Link
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08/10/18
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New OCIMF guidelines on Mooring System Management Plans
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Link
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04/10/18
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Installation of BWTS – some practical recommendations
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Link
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24/09/18
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Interim versions of amended regulations available in IMO-Vega online
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Link
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12/09/18
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Implementation of IMO DCS - Some practical recommendations
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Link
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06/09/18
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Concentrated inspection campaign focusing on MARPOL VI – questionnaire now published
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Link
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03/08/18
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Increased risk of shaft fatigue due to long time for passing barred speed range (BSR)
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Link
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27/07/18
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First type approval of aluminium cables and connectors now in place
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Link
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16/07/18
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New requirements for NOx emissions for vessels engaged in Chinese domestic trade
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Link
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11/07/18
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DNV GL rules for classification and offshore standards – July 2018 edition
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Link
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04/07/18
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New procedure for the testing of standby generators
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Link
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22/06/18
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How to make your company and ships more cyber-resilient
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Link
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18/06/18
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Concentrated inspection campaigns focusing on MARPOL VI, auxiliary machinery and open lifeboats
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Link
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05/06/18
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Canada arctic pollution prevention certificate replaced by the polar code certificate
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Link
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14/05/18
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Practical advice for IMO DCS data collection starting 1 January 2019
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Link
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03/05/18
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The IMO adopts greenhouse gas reduction strategy
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Link
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19/04/18
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Ballast water management and port state control – checklist for preparation of PSC inspections
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Link
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21/03/18
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Shaft alignment and propeller shaft aft bearing performance – recent trends call for action
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Link
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20/02/18
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Cold conditions call for extraordinary measures for ships, equipment and crew
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Link
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24/01/18
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DNV GL rules for classification and offshore standards - January 2018 edition
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Link
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11/01/18
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Amendments to MARPOL Annex V (regulation for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships)
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Link
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05/01/18
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Container ships and fire incidents - learning from recent events
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Link
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20/12/17
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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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89/2018
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Revised Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EMS Guide)
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Link
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12/2018
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88/2018
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Regulations on Sulphur content of fuel oil in Hong Kong waters
|
Link
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12/2018
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87/2018
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Guidance on the development of a ship implementation plan for the consistent implementation of the 0.50% Sulphur limit under MARPOL ANNEX VI
|
Link
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12/2018
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|
86/2018
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DG Shipping India circular on-Utilization of Centralized Port Reception Facility Portal: Swachh Sagar
|
Link
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10/2018
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85/2018
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DG Shipping India order on Ship Sanitation Control Certificate/ Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate
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Link
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10/2018
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84/2018
|
Exercise of Enforcement Discretion with regard to MARPOL Annex VI
|
Link
|
10/2018
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83/2018
|
Republic of the Marshall Islands advisory regarding Cadet Working Hours
|
Link
|
10/2018
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82/2018
|
Conditions of Entry for vessels arriving at United states ports from certain countries
|
Link
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10/2018
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81/2018
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Participation in the WMO Voluntary Observing Ships Scheme
|
Link
|
10/2018
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80/2018
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Guidance on Best Practice for Fuel Oil Purchasers/Users for Assuring the Quality of Fuel Oil Used on board Ships
|
Link
|
10/2018
|
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79/2018
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Guidance and Information on Bulk Cargo Loading and Discharging to reduce the Likelihood of Over-stressing the Hull Structure
|
Link
|
10/2018
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78/2018
|
Escape Routes Signs and Equipment Location Markings
|
Link
|
10/2018
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77/2018
|
Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual
|
Link
|
10/2018
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76/2018
|
Carriage of Ammonium Nitrate Based Fertilizer (ANBF)
|
Link
|
10/2018
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75/2018
|
Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems with respect to compliance of new Sulphur limit in fuel for Vessels
|
Link
|
10/2018
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74/2018
|
Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Certification Process – MLC Inspection/Certification of ships under 500GT
|
Link
|
09/2018
|
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73/2018
|
Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) – Occupational Accidents, Injuries and Diseases (Panama Maritime Authority MMC-274)
|
Link
|
09/2018
|
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72/2018
|
Use of Electronic Certificates on Board Sri Lankan Ships
|
Link
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09/2018
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71/2018
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Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships
|
Link
|
09/2018
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70/2018
|
Publications to be carried onboard Malta Flagged Vessels.
|
Link
|
09/2018
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69/2018
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Carriage of Ammonium Nitrate Based Fertilizer (non- hazardous)
|
Link
|
09/2018
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68/2018
|
DG Shipping, India - circular on IMO Data Collection System
|
Link
|
09/2018
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67/2018
|
Belize – Submission of Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) Questionnaire Check List on MARPOL Annex VI
|
Link
|
09/2018
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66/2018
|
Maritime Cook Islands circular reg. Approved Service Providers entitled to operate on behalf of Administration
|
Link
|
08/2018
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65/2018
|
The 2016 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
|
Link
|
08/2018
|
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64/2018
|
Maritime security exercise - tabletop
|
Link
|
08/2018
|
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63/2018
|
New Security Guidance - Anti Piracy, BMP 5 and GCPG
|
Link
|
08/2018
|
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62/2018
|
DGS Engineering Circular No. 3 of 2018 Reg. Implementation of OSV Chemical Code
|
Link
|
08/2018
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61/2018
|
Liberia - Facilitating Compliance without PSC Attendance at Australian ports
|
Link
|
08/2018
|
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60/2018
|
Cyber Interference Reporting to NATO Shipping Centre
|
Link
|
08/2018
|
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59/2018
|
Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Paris MOU on MARPOL Annex VI beginning 1 September 2018 and end on 30 November 2018
|
Link
|
08/2018
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58/2018
|
Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) on open lifeboats beginning 02 May 2018 and ending on 01 May 2019
|
Link
|
08/2018
|
|
57/2018
|
St. Vincent & the Grenadines circular on Report of Marine Incident or Marine Casualty
|
Link
|
07/2018
|
|
56/2018
|
RMI ship security advisory reg. Guidance provided by Combined Maritime Forces on Maritime Security Transit Corridor
|
Link
|
07/2018
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55/2018
|
Maritime Cook Islands circular reg. Fire Fighter’s Portable Radiotelephone Apparatus
|
Link
|
07/2018
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54/2018
|
Panama Circular reg. Interim Guidance on Maritime Security in The Southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb
|
Link
|
07/2018
|
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53/2018
|
Bahamas information bulletin regarding voluntary early implementation of SOLAS regulation II-1/12
|
Link
|
07/2018
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52/2018
|
Cook Islands-Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)
|
Link
|
07/2018
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51/2018
|
Malta-The Merchant Shipping Notice on Training and Certification Requirements for Seafarers operating on Malta Flagged Ships
|
Link
|
07/2018
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50/2018
|
Malta Technical Notice regarding Electronic Record Books for MARPOL Related Record Keeping
|
Link
|
06/2018
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49/2018
|
Liberia Marine Operation Note 05/2018 Reg-Voyage Data Recorder, SVDR and Casualty Investigations
|
Link
|
06/2018
|
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48/2018
|
Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, Certification Process- (MMC-269)
|
Link
|
06/2018
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47/2018
|
DGS Engineering Circular No. 2 of 2018 Reg. Inclusion of holders of Dredge Grade COC for Manning of Dredgers operating under River Sea Vessel and Indian Coastal Vessel certification
|
Link
|
06/2018
|
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46/2018
|
Maritime Cook Islands – Magnetic Compasses – Deviation Table
|
Link
|
06/2018
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45/2018
|
ECDIS IHO Presentation Library Standards
|
Link
|
06/2018
|
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44/2018
|
Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Vina del Mar MOU (South and Central America) on Auxiliary Machinery beginning 1 June 2018 and end on 31 August 2018
|
Link
|
06/2018
|
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43/2018
|
Maritime Cook Islands – MLC on-board complaint procedure
|
Link
|
06/2018
|
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42/2018
|
Maritime Cook Islands - Maritime Labour Convention Implementation
|
Link
|
05/2018
|
|
41/2018
|
Guidance on Management of Port State Control Inspections
|
Link
|
05/2018
|
|
40/2018
|
Bahamas Information Bulletin reg. Port State and Flag State Detentions
|
Link
|
05/2018
|
|
39/2018
|
RMI marine guideline on voluntary early implementation of SOLAS Regulation II-2/1 and II-2/10, Firefighting
|
Link
|
05/2018
|
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38/2018
|
Panama Merchant Marine Circular on policy of administration on IMO DCS scheme
|
Link
|
05/2018
|
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37/2018
|
RMI ship security advisory on amended conditions of entry to Japanese ports for vessels previously calling in North Korea
|
Link
|
05/2018
|
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36/2018
|
Merchant Ships Anchorage Regulations in UAE
|
Link
|
05/2018
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35/2018
|
Vincent & the Grenadines circular reg. voluntary reporting system for Energy Efficiency and Fuel Consumption Data Collection
|
Link
|
05/2018
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34/2018
|
Malta Technical notice on Immersion Suits and Anti-Exposure Suits
|
Link
|
05/2018
|
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33/2018
|
Vanuatu Fleet Safety Letter on Garbage Record Book
|
Link
|
04/2018
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32/2018
|
Quality Issue in COSMO MED & Type Approved Fire Doors – Faulty A-60, A-0 and B-15 Fire Doors
|
Link
|
04/2018
|
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31/2018
|
Antigua and Barbuda circular reg. Magnetic Compass: Guidelines on Installation, Compensation and drawing up of Deviation Tables
|
Link
|
04/2018
|
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30/2018
|
Vanuatu fleet safety letter on Pre Arrival Checklist Requirement
|
Link
|
04/2018
|
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29/2018
|
RMI Marine Safety Advisory on Clarification related to Certification Requirements for Seafarers operating on ships in Polar Waters
|
Link
|
04/2018
|
|
28/2018
|
Migration of INMARSAT I-3 to I-4 Services
|
Link
|
04/2018
|
|
27/2018
|
Limiting the maximum Sulphur content of the fuel oils
|
Link
|
04/2018
|
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26/2018
|
RMI Marine Guideline on Maritime Cyber Risk Management
|
Link
|
04/2018
|
|
25/2018
|
Unified Interpretation of Regulation 36.2.10 of MARPOL Annex I
|
Link
|
04/2018
|
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24/2018
|
Republic of Liberia Marine Operations Note on Advance Notice of Arrival Requirements for vessels calling on ports in Australia, China, Europe and USA
|
Link
|
03/2018
|
|
23/2018
|
DGS circular on transitional provisions for certification of masters and deck officers on ships operating in Polar Waters
|
Link
|
03/2018
|
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22/2018
|
2014 Amendments to MLC 2006
|
Link
|
03/2018
|
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21/2018
|
Replacement of Kidde chemical agent cylinder valve assemblies used in NOVEC and HFC227 fire extinguishing systems
|
Link
|
03/2018
|
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20/2018
|
Mandatory installation and operation of the Automatic Identification System (AIS)
|
Link
|
02/2018
|
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19/2018
|
Compulsory insurance requirements relating to ship-owner’s liabilities towards the seafarers
|
Link
|
02/2018
|
|
18/2018
|
Carriage of Bauxite and other solid bulk cargoes that may liquefy
|
Link
|
02/2018
|
|
17/2018
|
Bahamas information bulletin regarding registration of EPIRBs
|
Link
|
02/2018
|
|
16/2018
|
St. Kitts & Nevis circular on Maritime Cyber Risk Management
|
Link
|
02/2018
|
|
15/2018
|
Republic of Liberia Marine Operations Note 01/2018 Reg. Guidance on Ballast Water Management Verification Surveys
|
Link
|
02/2018
|
|
14/2018
|
Bahamas information bulletin regarding ECDIS, Nautical Charts and Publications
|
Link
|
02/2018
|
|
13/2018
|
Bahamas bulletin reg. servicing of Inflatable Liferafts, Inflated Rescue Boats, Inflatable Lifejackets and Hydrostatic Release Units
|
Link
|
02/2018
|
|
12/2018
|
Fire Safety Hazards Associated with Wood Pellets
|
Link
|
02/2018
|
|
11/2018
|
St. Vincent & the Grenadines circular on Port State Control Inspection in Paris MOU region
|
Link
|
01/2018
|
|
10/2018
|
Kitts Nevis Carriage Industrial Personnel Vessels
|
Link
|
01/2018
|
|
09/2018
|
RMI Marine Notice on Medical Care Onboard and Ashore
|
Link
|
02/2018
|
|
08/2018
|
Malta Flag Technical Notice MARPOL.6 Reg. Amendments to MARPOL Annex V
|
Link
|
01/2018
|
|
07/2018
|
Bahamas information bulletin on Electronic Record Keeping Systems
|
Link
|
01/2018
|
|
06/2018
|
Marshall Islands notice regarding Systems using Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Halons) and other Ozone Depleting Substances
|
Link
|
01/2018
|
|
05/2018
|
Liberia marine security advisory regarding ports not maintaining effective Anti-terrorism measures.
|
Link
|
01/2018
|
|
04/2018
|
Panama circular on Regulation for use of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)
|
Link
|
01/2018
|
|
03/2018
|
DGS Engineering Circular No. 07 of 2017 Reg. Issuance of Statutory Certificates by Recognized Organizations in Electronic Format
|
Link
|
01/2018
|
|
02/2018
|
Maritime Cyber Risk Management
|
Link
|
01/2018
|
|
01/2018
|
Marshall Islands Marine Safety Advisory No. 53-17 Reg. Closing Arrangements of Cargo Hatch Covers
|
Link
|
27/12/17
|
|
147/2017
|
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Circular No. POL 021 Reg. Reporting System for the purpose of Energy Efficiency and Fuel Consumption Data Collection
|
Link
|
14/12/17
|
|
146/2017
|
DGS NT/EXAM Circular No. 04 of 2017 Reg. Specific training requirements
|
Link
|
14/12/17
|
KOREAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING
|
|
RECENT TECHNICAL INFORMATION
|
|
No.
|
Title
|
Source
|
Date Published
|
|
482
|
News flash of MSC 100
|
Link
|
12/12/18
|
|
481
|
Application of Ballast Water Management Convention - Brine Using in Seagoing Fishing Vessels as Refrigerant
|
Link
|
22/11/18
|
|
480
|
Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems - Technical Information for Ship Owners and Surveyors
|
Link
|
19/11/18
|
|
479
|
Announcement of results of MEPC 73 related to implementation of Data Collection System for ship fuel use and recommendation of submission of SEEMP Part II
|
Link
|
14/11/18
|
|
478
|
Information for taking effect on MLC convention of Hong Kong administration
|
Link
|
31/10/18
|
|
477
|
MEPC 73 - News Flash
|
Link
|
30/10/18
|
|
|
Guidance of European Union Recognized Organisations Mutual Recognition (EU RO MR) for Type Approval
|
Link
|
22/10/18
|
|
476
|
III 5 - News Flash
|
Link
|
05/10/18
|
|
475
|
Technical information of BWMS for ship-owner and surveyor
|
Link
|
02/10/18
|
|
474
|
News Flash of CCC 5
|
Link
|
21/09/18
|
|
473
|
Early implementation of the requirement for using low sulphur fuel oil (0.5%) for vessels in Yangtze River Delta ECA (from 1st Oct. 2018)
|
Link
|
10/09/18
|
|
472
|
Technical Information of Ballast Water Management System
|
Link
|
06/09/18
|
|
471
|
Convention Today (July 1, 2018)
|
Link
|
13/08/18
|
|
450
|
News Flash of HTW 5
|
Link
|
27/07/18
|
|
469
|
MEPC 72 - News Final
|
Link
|
17/07/18
|
|
469
|
ISWG-AP 1 - News Flash
|
Link
|
17/07/18
|
|
467
|
News Final of MSC 99
|
Link
|
10/07/18
|
|
466
|
Fire-fighter’s communication requirement in accordance with SOLAS regulation II-2/10.10.4
|
Link
|
04/07/18
|
|
465
|
[Revision] EEBD Requirements for Panama flagged ships
|
Link
|
18/06/18
|
|
464
|
EEBD Requirements for Panama Flagged Ships
|
Link
|
12/06/18
|
|
463
|
Preparing for implementation of ship fuel oil consumption data collection system (DCS)
|
Link
|
31/05/18
|
|
462
|
News flash of MSC 99
|
Link
|
30/05/18
|
|
461
|
Flag instruction for COSMO faulty fire doors (Marshall Islands)
|
Link
|
30/04/18
|
|
460
|
Standard Form of "Maximum Rate of Discharge of Untreated Sewage"
|
Link
|
27/04/18
|
|
459
|
MEPC 72 - News Flash
|
Link
|
18/04/18
|
|
458
|
(Amendment, 2018.04.11) Distribution of SEEMP Part II Samples
|
Link
|
11/04/18
|
|
457
|
SSE 5 - News Flash
|
Link
|
21/03/18
|
|
456
|
0.50% Sulphur Fuel Requirement for all foreign vessels entering Taiwanese ports
|
Link
|
14/03/18
|
|
455
|
Permanent Ballast Water in relation to the implementation of BWM Convention
|
Link
|
12/03/18
|
|
454
|
NCSR 5 - News Flash
|
Link
|
05/03/18
|
|
453
|
PPR 5 - News Flash
|
Link
|
14/02/18
|
|
452
|
Amendments of the Supplement (Form B) to IOPP (International Oil Pollution Prevention) Certificate
|
Link
|
12/02/18
|
|
451
|
SDC 5 - News Flash
|
Link
|
01/02/18
|
|
450
|
Convention Today (Jan 1, 2018)
|
Link
|
15/01/18
|
|
-
|
List of National Operational Contact Points for SOPEP/SMPEP
|
Link
|
04/01/18
|
|
-
|
KR launches survey services using drones
|
Link
|
19/12/17
|
LLOYD’S REGISTER
|
|
CLASS NEWS
|
|
No.
|
Title
|
Source
|
Date Published
|
|
26/2018
|
Classification alert: New category introduced for Service Suppliers to be approved for Close-up Surveys using Remote Inspection Techniques
|
Link
|
30/11/18
|
|
25/2018
|
Statutory alert: IMO DCS compliance- have you submitted your SEEMP Part II yet?
|
Link
|
16/11/18
|
|
24/2018
|
Statutory alert: Escape Routes and Safety Equipment Location Markings Requirements
|
Link
|
06/11/18
|
|
23/2018
|
Statutory alert: Amendments to the Performance Standards for Enhanced Group Call (ECG) Equipment and NAVTEX Equipment
|
Link
|
31/10/18
|
|
22/2018
|
Requests to deal with certain survey requirements without Surveyor attendance on board
|
Link
|
08/10/18
|
|
21/2018
|
Statutory alert: Inventory of Hazardous Materials - Early compliance with EU Ship Recycling Regulation
|
Link
|
17/09/18
|
|
20/2018
|
Amendment 39-18 to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
|
Link
|
20/08/18
|
|
19/2018
|
China flag vessels imported after 1 September 2018. Diesel Engine NOx Tier I to Tier II Upgrade Certification Requirements
|
Link
|
14/08/18
|
|
18/2018
|
Statutory alert: Amendment of reference line of the required EEDI for ro-ro cargo ships and ro-ro passenger ships from phase 2
|
Link
|
10/08/18
|
|
17/2018
|
Statutory alert: 2016 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended
|
Link
|
07/08/18
|
|
16/2018
|
Statutory alert: Concentrated inspection campaign by Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU
|
Link
|
06/08/18
|
|
15/2018
|
Statutory alert: Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual
|
Link
|
16/07/18
|
|
14/2018
|
Revised IACS Unified Requirements for Loading Computer Stability Software
|
Link
|
13/07/18
|
|
13/2018
|
Classification alert: Anchoring, Mooring and Towing (IACS UR A1, A2 & Rec 10)
|
Link
|
28/06/18
|
|
12/2018
|
Statutory alert: Code for the Transport and Handling of Hazardous and Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk on Offshore Support Vessels (OSV Chemical Code) IMO Res. A.1122(30)
|
Link
|
26/06/18
|
|
11/2018
|
Statutory alert: New Regulation 2018/773 indicating design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards for equipment subject to the Marine Equipment Directive
|
Link
|
25/06/18
|
|
10/2018
|
Statutory alert: New guidance relating to the BWM Convention
|
Link
|
17/05/18
|
|
09/2018
|
Statutory alert: Ballast Water Management (BWM) contingency measures
|
Link
|
03/05/18
|
|
08/2018
|
Statutory alert: The 2020 IMO global sulphur limit
|
Link
|
25/04/18
|
|
07/2018
|
Statutory alert: Procedures for Port State Control, 2017
|
Link
|
24/04/18
|
|
06/2018
|
IMO GHG Strategy – What does it mean?
|
Link
|
17/04/18
|
|
05/2018
|
Statutory alert: Amendments to MARPOL Annex V – Garbage Requirements
|
Link
|
05/03/18
|
|
04/2018
|
Statutory alert: Cosmo Co. Ltd – Fire door safety notice update
|
Link
|
02/03/18
|
|
03/2018
|
Statutory alert: Kidde Fire Protection – Recall of HFC227/Novec 1230 fire extinguishing system chemical agent gas cylinder valves
|
Link
|
23/02/18
|
|
02/2018
|
Statutory alert: Baltic Sea and North Sea NOx Emission Control Areas
|
Link
|
19/02/18
|
|
01/2018
|
Statutory alert: New intact stability criteria for ships engaged in towing, lifting and anchor handling operations
|
Link
|
02/02/18
|
CLASS NK
|
|
RECENT TECHNICAL NEWS
|
|
No.
|
Title
|
Source
|
Date Published
|
|
1167
|
Fuel regulations in Hong Kong waters on or after 1 January 2019
|
Link
|
27/11/18
|
|
1166
|
Survey and Certification of Polar Code
|
Link
|
09/11/18
|
|
1165
|
Ballast Water Management Convention for Panama flagged ships (Revision)
|
Link
|
02/10/18
|
|
1164
|
Regulations on sulphur content of fuel oil within the ECAs of Yangtze River Delta on or after 1 October 2018
|
Link
|
28/09/18
|
|
1163
|
Regulations on sulphur content of fuel oil within Taiwanese international commercial ports
|
Link
|
31/08/18
|
|
1162
|
Introduction to the Outcomes of MSC 99
|
Link
|
24/08/18
|
|
1161
|
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Auxiliary Machinery" in Riyadh MoU
|
Link
|
15/08/18
|
|
1160
|
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "MARPOL ANNEX VI (Regulations on the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)"
|
Link
|
15/08/18
|
|
1159
|
Adding Note on Survey Status to ships which is subject to Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships (IMO DCS)
|
Link
|
09/08/18
|
|
1158
|
Crack Damage on Cylinder Cover Cooling Jacket of Diesel Engine used as main propulsion
|
Link
|
20/07/18
|
|
1157
|
Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels
|
Link
|
20/07/18
|
|
1156
|
Introduction to the outcomes of MEPC 72
|
Link
|
19/07/18
|
|
|
Publication of the "2018 Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships" (Printed versions)
|
Link
|
19/06/18
|
|
1155
|
Instructions by the Administration of Germany regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck (CSS Code Annex 14)
|
Link
|
15/06/18
|
|
1154
|
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Auxiliary Machinery" in Latin American Agreement on Port State Control
|
Link
|
08/06/18
|
|
1153
|
Carriage of immersion suits on cargo ships flying Malta Flag
|
Link
|
05/06/18
|
|
1152
|
Exemption of fire extinguisher in boiler spaces
|
Link
|
18/05/18
|
|
1151
|
Security Information of Ships for which come from foreign ports and intended to enter ports in Japanese water
|
Link
|
11/05/18
|
|
1150
|
Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels
|
Link
|
02/05/18
|
|
1149
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Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels
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Link
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27/04/18
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1148
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Guidance for vessels with inoperable ballast water management systems bound for US ports
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Link
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03/04/18
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1147
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Application of the code on noise levels on board ships below 1,600 GT for Singapore flagged ships
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Link
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08/03/18
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1146
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Electronic certificate service "ClassNK e-Certificate"
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Link
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05/03/18
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1145
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Amendment to the ClassNK Rules and Guidance related to computer based systems
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Link
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28/02/18
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|
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Technical Rules and Guidance were partly amended.
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Link
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15/02/18
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New versions (Ver. 5.0.0) of Structural Calculation Software for IACS CSR BC&OT are now available.
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Link
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15/02/18
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1144
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Graphical symbols for Fire Control Plans onboard the Maltese flagged ships
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Link
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27/12/17
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1143
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Application of IMSBC Code 4th amendment
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Link
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22/12/17
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1142
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Amendment and on shipboard verification of DMLC(Part I and Part II) relating to the entry into force of the 2014 Amendments to the MLC, 2006
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Link
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21/12/17
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1141
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No English Version Available
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Link
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21/12/17
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|
1140
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Voluntary Experience Building Phase of the IMO Data Collection System for fuel oil consumption for Singapore flagged ships
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Link
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15/12/17
|
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1139
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Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships (IMO DCS) required by the amendments to Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
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Link
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15/12/17
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REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE (RINA)
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MARINE INFORMATION NOTICE
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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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144
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Collection of Fees imposed by Liberian Administration
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Link
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12/2018
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143
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2016 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention ,2006 (MLC, 2006)
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Link
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12/2018
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142
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CO2 systems safety alert
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Link
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11/2018
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|
141
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Deadlines for Tailshaft inspections in accordance with URZ 21
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Link
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09/2018
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140
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Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Renewal Inspection (MLC, 2006) and 2014 Amendments
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Link
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07/2018
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139
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Port State Control 2018 - Concentrated Inspection - Campaign (CIC)
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Link
|
07/2018
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|
138
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Fuel Oil Consumption Reporting IMO Data Collection System (DCS) – Early submission of SEEMP Part II and sample format for the Confirmation of Compliance
|
Link
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05/2018
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|
137
|
RINA e-Certificates
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Link
|
05/2018
|
|
136
|
Res. MEPC 277(70) Amendments to MARPOL ANNEX V – HME substances and Garbage Record Book
|
Link
|
03/2018
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|
135
|
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan - Part II (SEEMP - Part II) - Fuel Oil Consumption Reporting IMO Data Collection System (DCS)
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Link
|
03/2018
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|
134
|
Clean Shipping Index (CSI) – Rewarding good environmental performance with economic incentives
|
Link
|
02/2018
|
|
133
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THETIS MRV, the EMSA web platform to record CO2 emission from ships
|
Link
|
01/2018
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