100 days to go – are you ready? The BWM Convention enters into force on 8 September 2017

With the deadline getting closer, DNV GL wants to remind you that every ship affected by the BWM Convention must have an International Ballast Water Management Certificate. And, to avoid a last-minute rush: the sooner the better. This news provides an update of some critical issues related to the convention. The IMO’s International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and… Read more →

Ballast Water Compliance: More than a System, it is Knowledge

Ballast Water Compliance: More than a System, it is Knowledge By Bryan Bjorndal June 2, 2017 Port State Control inspection of BW records (Photo: Assure Controls) The soon to be enforced ballast water regulations are manageable – if you pay attention The ratification of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention date is fast approaching, and according to a survey we… Read more →

Guidelines for cyber risk management on IMO agenda next week

IMO will held its Maritime Safety Committee, 98th Session, next week from June 7  to 16, 2017 in London, IMO Headquarters to discuss latest developments with respect to maritime safety-related issues. Among  many issues under review, MSC 98, will put forward the proposal for Guidelines on maritime cyber risk management. In particular, the MSC will discuss issues relating to cyber security… Read more →

Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU announce CIC on ECDIS

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has announced that it will be conducting a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) jointly with the Tokyo MoU. The CIC will focus on navigation safety, including Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS).The Black Sea MoU will also participate in same CIC campaign. The campaign will be held for three months, beginning 01 September 2017 through… Read more →