Technical Discussions

MSC.256(84) - Emergency Towing Procedures for ships, enters into force 01/01/2012

cbs — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:47:10 +0200

Click on the link below to read Resolution MSC.256(84)

RESOLUTION MSC.256(84)

(adopted on 16 May 2008)

ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED

MEPC.176(58) - Revised MARPOL Annex VI, enters into force on 01/01/2012

cbs — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:37:13 +0200

The Sulphur content of any Fuel Oil used on board ships, must not exceed 3.5% m/m.

Alternatively, an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System, approved in accordance with MEPC.170(57) may be employed to limit SOx emission.

Click on the link below to read Resolution MEPC.176(58)

RESOLUTION MEPC.176(58)
Adopted on 10 October 2008
AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX OF THE PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM
SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO
(Revised MARPOL Annex VI)

MEPC.194(61) - Revised Form of Supplement to the IAPP Certificate, enters into force on 01/02/2012

cbs — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:27:57 +0200

Click on the Link below to read Resolution MEPC.194(61)

RESOLUTION MEPC.194(61)
Adopted on 1 October 2010
AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX OF THE PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM
SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO
(Revised form of Supplement to the IAPP Certificate)

SAFE MAINTENANCE OF FISHING VESSELS

Mike — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:27:35 +0300

SAFE MAINTENANCE OF FISHING VESSELS

E-fact 55: Safe maintenance of fishing vessels - Released under the European Healthy Workplaces Campaign

Maintenance of fishing vessels includes surveys and repairs in dry-dock undertaken by ship yard workers and contractors as well as minor and routine repairs undertaken by ship’s crew at sea or in wet dock. Emergency repairs carried out at sea are particularly risky, due to possible adverse weather conditions, the need to complete the repairs quickly, the lack of adequate tools or equipment, or the lack of necessary skills. This e-fact provides information on the hazards associated with maintenance of fishing vessels and summarises the essential principles to assure safe and effective maintenance operations on board fishing vessels and contains some recommendations for preventive measures to control the risks during those operations.

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