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Difference between Audit, inspection and survey? Are they mandatory? Survey is a broad concept wherein a particular area or system is examined to check if it is in the right order as required. In many Conventions of the IMO, the words „survey‟ and „inspection‟ are used together. A survey is an overall inspection of various…
What is a RO and what is its role? Recognized organization (RO) means an organization that is recognized by a flag State to perform, on its behalf, statutory certification and services under mandatory IMO instruments and national legislation. It is an organization that has been assessed by a flag State and found to comply with…
WOP is the point on the initial course at which the wheel is put over to initiate the turning of the vessel. The distance between the WOP and the point at which the ship commences its turn is denoted by „F‟ and depends on the size of the vessel, its loading condition, speed, trim and…
Article 13 reward is given only when the salvage was successful. Many salvors would not go for salvage where success chances were slim. To encourage the salvors, Article 14 was introduced by which the salvor if failed to earn a reward under Article 13 or the reward was not sufficient to recover his own expenses,…
Initial stages of the design process have the greatest impact on energy efficiency since all major decisions, such as machinery and main dimension definitions, are made then. However, in vessel efficiency the operation of the vessel plays the largest role. It should guide the design process from the very start, so defining the operating profile…
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INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (IHM) The “Inventory of Hazardous Materials” – formerly referred to at IMO and at LR as the Green Passport –is an inventory of materials present in a ship’s structure, systems and fitted equipment that may behazardous to human health and the environment. The IHM must be maintained throughout the life of…
COAL Properties and characteristics 1. Coals may emit methane, a flammable gas. A methane/air mixture containing between 5% and 16% methane constitutes an explosive atmosphere which can be ignited by sparks or naked flame, e.g., electrical or frictional sparks, a match or lighted cigarette. Methane is lighter than air and may, therefore, accumulate in the…
Sulphur – IMDG Code (IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) Class 4.1: Is a relatively cheap commodity, which is used in the manufacture of fertilizer. It is not only a byproduct of the petrochemical industry, but also found in its natural form. After processing, it is often shipped in prilled form. Substantial quantities of sulphur…
Millions of tonnes of substances (raw materials and products) are transported in bulk by sea across continents for the fertilizer industry. Some of the materials are classified as dangerous for transport. It describes various precautions to take to minimise safety and environmental risks. The fertilizer industry is a global and large tonnage industry, requiring shipments…
Entry into force 1 January 2025 Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) -Amendment 07-23 Background: The IMO Resolution MSC.539(107) introduces amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. These amendments include a combination of addition of new individual schedules and amendments to existing ones. Agreed new individual schedules:…