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Making Safety Routine: New Onboard Familiarisation Guidance Released
· UK Chamber of Shipping

Making Safety Routine: New Onboard Familiarisation Guidance Released

MLC 2006
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Crew annual inspection of Permanent Means of Access on oil tankers
· Lloyd's Register

Crew annual inspection of Permanent Means of Access on oil tankers

Cargo OperationsStructure
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IMO approves International Gas Code 2028 amendments
· Lloyd's Register

IMO approves International Gas Code 2028 amendments

Cargo OperationsRegulatory Updates
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Amendments to SOLAS Regulations V/23 - Pilot Transfer Arrangements
· ABS

Amendments to SOLAS Regulations V/23 - Pilot Transfer Arrangements

Boarding - Pilot and Accommodation LaddersRegulatory Updates
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Letter to industry: potential bypass of Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) without alarm activation
· ABS

Letter to industry: potential bypass of Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) without alarm activation

Ballast Water ManagementPSCRegulatory Updates
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Confined space entry
· ABS

Confined space entry

Regulatory Updates
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How to document PFOS-free fire-extinguishing foam on board
· DNV

How to document PFOS-free fire-extinguishing foam on board

Regulatory Updates
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Port State Control - Q1 2026 Detention review and other updates
· DNV

Port State Control - Q1 2026 Detention review and other updates

PSC
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Class News 07/2026: SOLAS amendments - Fire Safety Requirements for ro-ro Passenger Ships
· Lloyd's Register

Class News 07/2026: SOLAS amendments - Fire Safety Requirements for ro-ro Passenger Ships

Regulatory Updates
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ECDIS Training Assessment (ETA) - Learning from the Data
· NorthStandard

ECDIS Training Assessment (ETA) - Learning from the Data

ECDISNavigationRegulatory Updates
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FAL 50 Summary Report
· Lloyd's Register

FAL 50 Summary Report

Regulatory Updates
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Revised IMO recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships
· DNV

Revised IMO recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships

Regulatory Updates
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Battery power bank explodes in cabin
· IMCA

Battery power bank explodes in cabin

Safety Flashes
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Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers 2026 edition
· MCA

Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers 2026 edition

PSCRegulatory Updates
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Escape from machinery spaces of Category A
· ABS

Escape from machinery spaces of Category A

Machinery and ElectricalStructure
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IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12)
· DNV

IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12)

MLC 2006Regulatory Updates
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IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12)
· DNV

IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12)

Machinery and ElectricalRegulatory UpdatesStructure
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New Regulations for Newbuilding Speed Trials Enter Into Force on 1 May 2026
· DNV

New Regulations for Newbuilding Speed Trials Enter Into Force on 1 May 2026

Emissions and FuelMachinery and ElectricalRegulatory Updates
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Pilot transfer arrangements
· AMSA

Pilot transfer arrangements

PSC
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Amendments (08-25) to IMSBC Code - Addition of two new MHB cargo schedules
· Lloyd's Register

Amendments (08-25) to IMSBC Code - Addition of two new MHB cargo schedules

Regulatory Updates
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Beyond the Checklist: Preventing Enclosed Space Fatalities at Sea
· UK P and I Club

Beyond the Checklist: Preventing Enclosed Space Fatalities at Sea

Regulatory UpdatesSafety Flashes
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Hatches, Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches
· BMA

Hatches, Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches

Mooring and Anchoring
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Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)
· West of England

Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)

Cargo Operations
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IMO Regulatory Update 2026
· UK P and I Club

IMO Regulatory Update 2026

Regulatory Updates
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New SOLAS Requirements for Lifting Appliances - Entry into force on 1 January 2026
· Bureau Veritas

New SOLAS Requirements for Lifting Appliances - Entry into force on 1 January 2026

Regulatory Updates
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Safety Alert 26-01 - Hydrogen Sulphide
· BMA

Safety Alert 26-01 - Hydrogen Sulphide

Safety Flashes
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SDC 12 Brief
· ABS

SDC 12 Brief

Regulatory Updates
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Seafarer Happiness Index shows modest recovery at end of volatile year, but warning signs remain
· NorthStandard

Seafarer Happiness Index shows modest recovery at end of volatile year, but warning signs remain

MLC 2006
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The Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore
· West of England

The Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore

Cargo OperationsStructure
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U.S. Coast Guard Safety Alert 03-26
· USCG

U.S. Coast Guard Safety Alert 03-26

PSC
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AWP Marine Inspectors Newsletter
· AWP Marine

AWP Marine Inspectors Newsletter

AWP Newsletters
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A New Era for Ship Recycling: The Hong Kong Convention Sets Sail
· UK P and I Club

A New Era for Ship Recycling: The Hong Kong Convention Sets Sail

Regulatory Updates
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Deficiencies in CO2 fire-extinguishing systems
· DNV

Deficiencies in CO2 fire-extinguishing systems

Safety Flashes
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Electronic inclinometers for new bulk carriers and container ships
· Lloyd's Register

Electronic inclinometers for new bulk carriers and container ships

Cargo OperationsStructure
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Enhancing the Safety of Pilot Transfer Arrangements
· UK P and I Club

Enhancing the Safety of Pilot Transfer Arrangements

Boarding - Pilot and Accommodation LaddersRegulatory Updates
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Interim guidance related to U.S. Oil Record Book (CG-4602A)
· USCG

Interim guidance related to U.S. Oil Record Book (CG-4602A)

Cargo OperationsRegulatory Updates
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Japan Transport Safety Board: two confined space fatalities
· IMCA

Japan Transport Safety Board: two confined space fatalities

Safety Flashes
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Proper Maintenance and Rigging of Pilot Transfer Arrangements
· Japan P and I

Proper Maintenance and Rigging of Pilot Transfer Arrangements

Boarding - Pilot and Accommodation Ladders
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Revised IMO guidelines for means of embarkation and disembarkation
· Lloyd's Register

Revised IMO guidelines for means of embarkation and disembarkation

Boarding - Pilot and Accommodation LaddersRegulatory Updates
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SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 08/25)
· West of England

SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 08/25)

Cargo OperationsRegulatory Updates
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Fire risk from scrap metal cargoes
· NorthStandard

Fire risk from scrap metal cargoes

Safety Flashes
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Prohibition of the use or storage of extinguishing media containing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) - entry into force 1 January 2026
· Bureau Veritas

Prohibition of the use or storage of extinguishing media containing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) - entry into force 1 January 2026

Emissions and FuelRegulatory Updates
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The Dangers of Enclosed Spaces
· Marine Safety Forum

The Dangers of Enclosed Spaces

Safety Flashes
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UKMPA Launches Interactive Tool to Boost Pilot Transfer Safety
· NorthStandard

UKMPA Launches Interactive Tool to Boost Pilot Transfer Safety

Boarding - Pilot and Accommodation LaddersRegulatory Updates
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Using exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters
· AMSA

Using exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters

Emissions and FuelRegulatory Updates
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Wind-related decision making: prioritizing safety during vessel maneuvers
· USCG

Wind-related decision making: prioritizing safety during vessel maneuvers

Safety Flashes
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· Lloyd's Register

IMO Guidance on the Carriage of Biofuels Blends by Conventional Bunker Ships

Cargo OperationsEmissions and FuelRegulatory Updates
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· USCG

Lookout for green patina build-up on high-pressure water mist nozzles

Safety Flashes
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Watertight door fatality
· Marine Safety Forum

Watertight door fatality

Safety Flashes
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· DNV

New safety requirements for onboard lifting appliances from 1 January 2026

Regulatory Updates
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