Ram Govindasamy on LinkedIn: #marpol #doesnt #engineroom #ukmca (2024)

TheCalifornia Air Resources Board(CARB) plans to extend the Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) rule to include all marine vessels, such as tugboats, towboats, and ferries, excluding fishing vessels. Jennifer Carpenter, president and CEO of theAmerican Waterways Operators(AWO), expressed significant concern about the mandate and CARB's implementation timeline. The six-month window provided for DPF installation once the technology becomes available is seen as unrealistic by many in the industry. This has raised concerns that many operators might lose their businesses or be forced to relocate to other states. #emissionsreduction #marineindustry #supplychain

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Yesterday, ETA Nautical Technical Committee's Chairman, Captain Kimmo Lehto spoke at the British Tugowners Association Safety Seminar about energy efficient port towage and the necessary change of behaviour that all harbour community players need to implement in order to reduce GHG emissions.#energyefficiency #emissions #shipping #safety

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⚠ The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has changed its policy regarding enforcement of MARPOL Annex VI, Tier III Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Limits. ⚠Engines at or above 130 kW installed on recreational vessels above 24 meters in length and less than 500 gt must meet the Tier III performance standards of MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 13.5.1.2.An exception to this policy is qualifying large recreational vessels constructed from 1 January 2021 through 31 December 2023. These vessels will be permitted to operate engines within the US portion of the North American and US Caribbean Sea NOx Emission Control Areas without future USCG enforcement action even though the engines do not meet the MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 13 Tier III NOx emission standard. Their engines must, however, be certified to US Clean Air Act Tier 3 emission standards and MARPOL Tier II NOx standards. Applicable vessel records for engine status determination must be kept.⬇️Republic of the Marshall Islands Yacht Safety Advisory No. 08-24 ⬇️https://lnkd.in/eSdjZR-4⬇️ USCG Policy Letter 21-01 (Change 1)⬇️https://lnkd.in/eUuBNEeF⬇️USCG Work Instruction (WI) CVC-WI-014(1)⬇️https://lnkd.in/eYR8MJHvInternational Superyacht SocietyU.S. Superyacht Association#RMIRegistry#RMIFleet#superyacht#superyachts#yachting#Yacht#Yachts#marineindustry#maritime📷 Jo Assael generated with DALL-E (ChatGPT 4o)

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A recent hull clean recovering macro fouling which can only be frowned upon. Actual size being 3X larger than illustrated. Maintaining reclamation capabilities always remain a top priority. Keeping in check with guidelines & goals of GEF-UNDP-IMO GloFouling Partnerships, International Maritime Organization, IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association).Striving toward #netzero #hullcleaning #environmentalsustainability #reclamation #Walvisbay

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New Suez Canal Regulations Regarding Mooring Boats and Costs

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Maritime Loss Prevention: The vital role of ship fuel oil assessment and quantity verification#maritime#shipping#vessels#shipsandshipping#maritimelaw#maritimesafety#shipmanagement#maritimeindustry#ships#shippingindustry#marineindustry#maritimehistory#ocean#seafarers #shipbuilding #shipowners #maritimesecurity #maritimeinnovation #maritimelaw #maritimetraining #maritimeeducation

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A crucial announcement concerns the anti-fouling systems. Amendments, as per Resolution MEPC 331 (76), unequivocally state that the application or re-application of anti-fouling systems containing Cybutryne (CAS No. 28159-98-0) has been prohibited on all ships from 1 January 2023.Ships already equipped with such systems on 1 January 2023 must take corrective action—either removing the anti-fouling system or applying a coating that forms a barrier against substance leaching from the underlying non-compliant layer.#verifavia #shipping #shippingnews #shippingindustry #marine #marineindustry #sustainability

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The Rapid Descent of the Stellar Banner: A Tale of Maritime Loss and Environmental ConcernsIn 2020, the ill-fated Stellar Banner, a 300,000 deadweight tonnage ship, met its demise off the coast of São Luís, Brazil. Departing Vale's Ponta da Madeira Terminal with a cargo of 275,000 tons of iron ore bound for China, the vessel ran aground, resulting in a serious breach of its hull.The consequences were dire – declared a total loss with an estimated value of US$100 million, the salvage operation was deemed unviable. The vessel faced intentional scuttling due to the extent of the damage, posing a significant environmental risk that authorities were unwilling to take by attempting to tow it into port.This incident sheds light on the intricate dynamics of marine insurance, maritime law, and environmental safety management. The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) and The Nautical Institute play pivotal roles in addressing such challenges, emphasizing the delicate balance between economic considerations and the preservation of our oceans.#StellarBanner #MaritimeLoss #EnvironmentalRisk #MarineInsurance #Law #Environment #SafetyManagement #IUMI #TheNauticalInstitute

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Keeping Pace with International Maritime ObligationsAmbulatory Reference Provisions Ensure ComplianceThe UK is committed to aligning its maritime regulations with international standards. To achieve this, domestic maritime secondary legislation includes ambulatory reference provisions.#fireprotection #highspeedcraft #Internationalmaritimelaw #lifesavingappliances #maritimesafety #radiocommunications #shipconstruction #SOLASamendments #UKmaritimelegislation

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Instruments South Africa, Ballast water: no time to lose, no reprieve coming. As the September 2024 deadline for IMO’s Ballast Water Performance Standard draws closer, shipowners will face a logjam at shipyards in the race to get their ships fitted with BWMS before it is too late. Simultaneously, they will need to select the most suitable system for their ship and train their crews.Some 35,000 internationally trading ships will need to be fitted with new ballast water management systems (BWMS) that will prevent microorganisms from becoming invasive species when they are transported around the globe in ballast water systems and discharged into foreign waters by September 2024, and shipowners should not expect an extension to comply. Shipowners should not look for any last-minute reprieve, warned Hong Kong Shipowners Association technical director “IMO will not extend the deadline and flag states will not be soft on ships that don’t comply”Contact Us Today for your ballast water requirements.#teamisa#bwts

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