The IMO has introduced significant amendments through MSC.550(108) and MSC.555(108), updating SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the FSS Code to enhance fire safety standards for Ro-Ro, passenger, and cargo ships, effective from 1 January 2026. These changes are driven by lessons learned from past fire incidents and findings from EMSA’s FIRESAFE […]
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IMO Approves NOx Code Amendment (MEPC.398(83)) Key Updates: Testing & Compliance: Timeline: Impact:Stricter compliance for modified engines, ensuring better NOx emission control and environmental protection For more details refer the below Mepc 398 (83) circular
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Top Deficiency Areas Leading to Detentions 1. Lifeboats (1101) Category: Life Saving Appliances Associated Detentions: 788 2. Fixed fire extinguishing installation (07109) Category: Fire Safety Associated Detentions: 775 3. Fire detection and alarm system (07106) Category: Fire Safety Associated Detentions: 743 4. Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions (07105) Category: Fire […]
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Vessel Hardening Plan One of the question categories in SIRE 2.0 is the campaign type. Under this, OCIMF carried out a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC), and the findings are as follows: Earlier, most findings were about things you could see — missing barriers, unsecured access points, incomplete arrangements. Today, those […]
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Deficiency: Where the Fleet is Failing The start of 2026 has brought a surge in Port State Control activity. With 19,234 deficiencies recorded globally in January alone, the industry average has climbed to nearly 3 per vessel. As the 2026 CIC on Cargo Securing begins to loom, and new Lifting […]
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“OFAC Authorizing the Delivery and Sale of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Iranian-Origin Loaded on Vessels as of March 20, 2026.” The attached document is an official release issued by theOffice of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), U.S. Department of the Treasury. This General License U provides temporary authorization for […]
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SIRE 2.0 Inspection Experience – February 2026 Inspector: Ma###or #a#d#Oil Major: Shell Inspection Flow – As Experienced Onboard The inspector, boarded the vessel and after the initial gangway formalities, proceeded directly to the Master’s office. Opening Meeting He started with a brief opening meeting with the ship’s management team.He explained […]
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Inspection procedures and the criteria for compliance and non-compliance are explained based onthe piping configuration of the sample line leading to the 15ppm bilge alarm. Inspection Procedures and Criteria for Compliance and Non-Compliance AA) Where Valve X and/or Union joint is sealed (Refer to Figure 1) PSC will confirm compliance […]
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