Safer Ships, Smarter Compliance: Port State Control (PSC) inspections verify that ships comply with international regulations and are operated safely, securely, and responsibly. Successful PSC performance is rarely the result of luck—it comes from strong safety culture, disciplined operations, competent crews, and proactive shore support. The Seven Pillars of PSC […]
Read more✓ Fire Control Plans on Maltese-registered ships must use IMO-approved graphical symbols in accordance with SOLAS requirements. ✓ Ships constructed before 1 January 2004 may continue using IMO Resolution A.654(16) unless their Fire Control Plans are updated or reissued. ✓ New or revised Fire Control Plans must use the latest […]
Read more✓ New SOLAS requirements for shipboard lifting appliances and anchor handling winches came into force from 1 January 2026. ✓ Existing ships must comply by their first renewal survey on or after 1 January 2026. ✓ Applies to lifting appliances, anchor handling winches, and associated loose gear, with specified exemptions […]
Read moreFuture IMO & ILO Regulations Every Seafarer Should Know | Summer 2026 ✓ Comprehensive summary of mandatory IMO and ILO regulations entering into force from 1 June 2026 onwards, along with future legislative developments discussed up to MSC 111 and MEPC 84. ✓ New mandatory requirements for lifting appliances and […]
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How from code 30 to code 17 Ground for detention The ship was detained due to the following detainable deficiency: 05118 Operation of GMDSS equipment – SECOND OFFICER NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION OF THE GMDSS RADIO So it was decided to appeal with MOU Dispute .1 The Convention reference […]
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Inside IACS’s Landmark Year-Long Inspection Campaign and What It Means for SOLAS Compliance The Wake-Up Call From Tokyo In a landmark safety initiative, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has released findings from its year-long Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Emergency Power Supply (EPS) Tests — the largest of […]
Read moreRevised interpretation of requirements to Permanent Means of Access (PMA) IMPORTANT NOTICE For ships fitted with Permanent Means of Access (PMA), the revised interpretation from the IMO introduces additional requirements that must be followed by ship owners and managers. This revised interpretation is particularly relevant for oil tankers and bulk […]
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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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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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