Danish Maritime Authority’s Post

The 1st Intersessional Working Group on the comprehensive review of the 1978 STCW Convention and Code is well underway! The scale of the work being undertaken at International Maritime Organization can be gauged by the following statistics: 22: The number of stakeholders submitting proposals to this session (counting the 27 EU Member States as a single bloc) which includes Member States, an Inter-Governmental Organisation (European Commission ) and consultant NGOs. 47: The number of documents submitted to this session and an additional 25 documents submitted in earlier IMO HTW Sub-Committee sessions. 600+: The number of proposals to be considered during this session. Most proposals cover Ch. I (135) which is mostly related to administrative matters; Ch. II (122) and III (155) which focusses on sea-time requirements, certification and competencies. International Chamber of Shipping is fielding a strong team comprising of Arvind Natrajan, Tjitso Westra (KVNR | Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners), Tim Springett & Eleanor Norris (UK Chamber of Shipping), Stewart Inglis (Swiss Shipowners Association), Johan Hartler (Svensk Sjöfart), Peter Williams (THE JAPANESE SHIPOWNERS' ASSOCIATION) and supported online by all our members from around the world. Holger Jäde, Freiderikos Vergados, Noa Vork, Duo Zhang, Mariachiara Sormani, Aniello Mazzella, Tuva Wettland

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The 3rd Workshop on Alternative Fuels and Power Solutions for Shipping and Ports has just concluded at the European Maritime Safety Agency, Lisbon. I had the privilege of presenting an overview of the compliance process under the new FuelEU Maritime regulation. While there’s still a significant amount of work ahead, I was honored to outline the current state of the regulation, highlighting the key stakeholders, the required data, and the procedures necessary for compliance. You can find the full recording on the EMSA YouTube channel European Maritime Safety Agency https://lnkd.in/ev5AeXjD

Swift action by the crew of INLOC vessel MV Tura as they responded to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority - AMSA call to assist their search plane in locating Kaluga Q and ensuring everyone's safe return 🚤 The efforts of the Tura crew proved invaluable and the successful rescue is a reminder that teamwork and preparedness are essential for maritime safety 👏 #rescue #maritimesafety #marinerescue https://lnkd.in/guD6vdf5

IMPA is very pleased to advise that the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization has approved the amendments to #SOLAS regulation V/23 and the associated mandatory performance standards for pilot transfer arrangements. These were finalised by the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR 11) in June 2024. The approved amendments reflect last-minute modifications proposed by IMPA, in collaboration with International Registries, Inc. and Maritime New Zealand, which ensure that important provisions, including the maximum height of climb on a pilot ladder, could not be interpreted as being recommendatory. The next step is for the Maritime Safety Committee to adopt the amendments in June 2025 which will pave the way for entry into force on 1 January 2028. In addition, the Maritime Safety Committee approved in principle the updated ladder poster developed by a dedicated working group of pilots within IMPA, and agreed on a draft circular on voluntary early implementation of the draft amendments. Both should be approved at the next session of the Maritime Safety Committee in June 2025. This outcome is the latest important step in the process of having a comprehensive, robust, mandatory regulatory regime for pilot transfer arrangements in place. Our thanks and appreciation to all those pilots' organisations that have been represented on the delegations of IMO member States during this process, and to those pilots and their representatives that have contributed to this important outcome. #impa #internationalmaritimepilots #theinternationalpilot

📢 Out Now! SOLAS – Consolidated Edition 2024     Of all the international conventions dealing with maritime safety, the most important is the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, better known as SOLAS, which covers a wide range of measures designed to improve the safety of shipping. The Convention is also one of the oldest of its kind: the first version was adopted in 1914 following the sinking of the Titanic with the loss of more than 1,500 lives. Since then, there have been four more versions of SOLAS. The present version was adopted in 1974 and entered into force in 1980. This publication commemorates the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, a prominent international instrument for maritime safety. This edition of the publication presents a consolidated text of the Convention, its Protocol of 1988 and all amendments that have entered into force on or before 1 July 2024. Additionally, this edition includes the unified interpretations of SOLAS regulations approved by the Maritime Safety Committee.    🔗 Hard copies of the updated IMDG Code, Incorporating Amendment 42-24 and its Supplement are also out now. You can order all titles directly here: https://lnkd.in/e_C5M2pf     #witherbys #SOLAS #safetyoflifeatsea #maritimepublishing #maritimesafety #IMDGcode #supplement

Our goal here is to help ensure a better experience for our client's team passing through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. With the current challenges face by their team on board, the long journey and tireless nights, they need all the support they can get, and we are here to render that support so that when their team continue with their voyage, they are ready and recharged. Obtaining a Marine Advisor during a passage through the straits may present a challenge to some, yet many rely on this time for their crew to take ease so that they can concentrate better for their upcoming voyage. As such, it is not a luxury but rather a necessity, and our clients' most important concern is the safety of their crew. Having a local Marine Advisor (straits pilot) is also vital as our pilots are very familiar with the waters and the tidal challenges, faced by our client. We focus on safety, and we shall prioritise this throughout this journey. #MovingEnergy #MISC #MarineAdvisor #MaritimeSafety

The IMO MSC-109 has finished! One of the big items (among a lot of other ones offcourse) was amending SOLAS V/23 and the IMO resolution A.1045 (as amended by A.1108) and ofcourse a brand new improved pilot ladder poster. The modifications have all been accepted and will go for finalisation in June ‘25. These changes will be a big step towards more pilot transfer safety and will make it more clear and easier for all parties involved to comply with these rules: SOLAS V/23 straight forward and A.1045 will be replaced by MANDATORY performance standards, no recommendations anymore! The poster has also been updated (a lot!) and will give more guidance to ship crews rigging the ladders. #weeklyladdermisery #dangerousladders

Today is #WorldMaritimeDay 2024 🇺🇳🚢 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the International Maritime Organization's International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) treaty. This convention is the bedrock in setting international safety standards for ship construction, equipment, and operation, preventing maritime disasters and protecting lives. The World Shipping Council will continue to explore and implement preventive measures to ensure a safe workplace for seafarers and on-shore transport workers, focusing on cargo safety, the safe handling of containers, reducing container fires and containers lost at sea. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efNTPjDu