Regulation

IMO MSC106 agreed that the MSC107 meeting, scheduled for June 2023, will draw up a plan for the revision of IMO resolution A 1050/27 in relation to Enclosed Space Entry Procedures. REGULATION

IMO commits to addressing enclosed space risks

A coalition of European stakeholders have reiterated their call for regulators to earmark ETS revenues from shipping back to the maritime sector. REGULATION

Industry has last minute say on EU ETS

MSC 106 concluded its session at the IMO in London on 11 November 2022. CONVENTIONAL FUELS & OILS

MSC106 requires flashpoint on bunker delivery note

The IMO’s EEXI and CII regulations entered into force on 1 November 2022. REGULATION

CII and EEXI enter into force

ECSA and ESPO are among the European maritime organisations calling on the European Parliament to earmark maritime ETS revenues for the maritime sector. REGULATION

EU maritime industry calls for earmarking of ETS revenues

Draft SOLAS requirements on the mandatory reporting of lost containers at sea were approved at CCC 8 held on 14-23 September 2022. REGULATION

IMO tightens requirements for reporting lost containers

A joint working group at the IMO addressing high-priority issues relating to the legal and safety issues connected with autonomous shipping has agreed a draft work plan. MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

IMO agrees autonomous ship draft work plan

ClassNK and Sompo Japan Insurance are pooling their knowledge to create risk assessments for autonomous ship operation Photo: ClassNK REGULATION

ClassNK releases update on strength assessments

The introduction of mandatory BWMS commissioning testing requirements on 1 June 2022 will demonstrate the importance of installation oversight by the equipment manufacturer, Ecochlor CEO Andrew Marshall believes. BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Key Ballast Water Issues Not Resolved After MEPC 78

The IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments has failed to agree on whether poor CII performance should be a detainable deficiency. GENERAL NEWS

CII won’t be detainable deficiency