The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is set to undergo significant amendments starting 01 May 2024. These updates aim to further enhance maritime environmental protection, reflecting the global maritime community's ongoing commitment to sustainable shipping practices.
The IMO has published a Claims Manual for the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001 (the “Bunkers Convention”). The Manual provides practical guidance to national courts, claimants, shipowners, insurers, financial security providers and other interested parties on the application of the Bunkers Convention. It also aims to assist claimants in the preparation and submission of claims for compensation for pollution damage or preventative measures pursuant to the Bunkers Convention.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Legal/Pages/Claims-Manual.aspx
This expanded remit has been developed to provide Members with the breadth of resources and guidance to help them navigate increasingly complex risk environments.
The Safety & Risk Management division comprises five key pillars; fleet quality, loss prevention, the environment, crew wellbeing, and industry collaboration.
Effective from January 1, 2024, significant amendments to SOLAS Chapters III/IV/V and the HSC Code, introduced by MSC.496(105) and 499(105), are ushering in new templates for recording safety radio and equipment details in relevant safety certificates.
The new format introduced for the safety certificates will require a coordinated issuance of all affected certificates to ensure a consistent representation of the vessel. Consequently, any issuance of the relevant safety certificates, including either safety equipment records or safety radio records, will trigger a re-issuance of all relevant safety certificates, which may also include safety equipment or the safety radio.