Following sustained pressure from Nautilus and other transport unions, the UK government has officially designated seafarers as key workers. This means that, during the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, the children of seafarers can continue to attend school or other childcare settings that are now closed to the majority of pupils. But there may also be other…
The St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) has underlined it commitment to the need for greater gender diversity in the shipping industry by sponsoring a female cadet to attend this year’s WISTA AGM and International Conference in Hamburg. The event, to be held a week after the SMM exhibition in September, will give…
Since the beginning of 2020, the world community has been under an unprecedented crisis facing uncertainty due to COVID-19 pandemic with the potential of the virus to change the history books. This could not leave ship operations out of the collateral damage. Shipping industry transports 90% of the goods worldwide and plays a key role in world’s…
The 7th session of IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) took place in London on 2-6 March 2020. Highlights of the meeting included agreement of draft new requirements for onboard lifting appliances, and on draft new interim guidelines for safe operation of shore power, as well as progressed work on ventilation of survival craft…
Following the coronavirus outbreak, two online maps have been already launched, presenting the development of the virus, while Wilhelmsen launched its own online tool providing the global port restrictions, easing the shipping industry. Specifically, the map includes the port restrictions that have been issued by countries on a global scale. By clicking on each port…
Amid the spread of the corona outbreak, many issues are arising for the shipping industry as well. In addition to the health tips that seafarers must be aware of, the shipping industry should have a clear picture regarding legal issues, such as if an owner can refuse to go to an affected port. As per…
The St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) has created efficiencies in the way it operates by launching a range of electronic certificates it says will not only speed up the registration process but help in the industry’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. The E-Certification process will go live on January 31st. It…
Global Shipping Body (ICS) issues guidance to shipowners in the face of the Corona Virus The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the global shipping body representing 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, is advising its membership to take steps that limit the spread of the novel Corona Virus (2019-nCov). The instructions reflect advice given from…
The St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANREG) have issued a notice of 3 months to Odin Marine Consulting AS, who were acting as Maritime Registrar within the territory of Bergen, Norway and a result, the agreement between the two parties will cease after the expiration of the notice period and will no longer…
A set of important amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and various codes mandatory under the Convention enter into force on 1 January 2020. They include: Addressing lifeboat maintenance – preventing accidents with lifeboats Amendments to SOLAS regulations III/3 and III/20 make mandatory the Requirements for maintenance, thorough…