Technical Notices

PSC 31/2023 PSC CIC 2023 on fire safety-Guidelines and Questionnaire
Ref. : Circular PSC 31/2023 dd 18.08.2023
Theme : Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) 2023 on fire safety-Guidelines and Questionnaire
Effective date : Between 1 September and 30 November 2023

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TD 10471/2023 | Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) 2023 on fire safety
Ref. : Technical Notice TD 10471/2023 dd 31.07.2023
Theme : Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) 2023 on fire safety
Effective date : Between 1 September and 30 November 2023

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Technical Notice TD 10473/2023 | New SOLAS requirements for towing and mooring equipment
Ref. : Technical Notice TD 10473/2023 dd 16.08.2023
Theme : New SOLAS requirements for towing and mooring equipment
Effective date : 1 January 2024

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Panama Flag | MMC 398- PARIS MOU Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels.
Ref. : PSC Circular No 30/2023 dated 24.07.2023
Theme : Panama - MMC 398- PARIS MOU Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels.
Effective date : July 2023

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Belize Flag | MMN-23-001 Reporting on Port State Control Inspections and Detentions
Ref. : Circular No PSC 29/2023
Theme : Belize Flag | MMN-23-001 Reporting on Port State Control Inspections and Detentions
Effective date : 22 June 2023

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Ship Recycling Related | Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling finally ratified
Ref. : Circular No IHM 10/2023 dd 06/07/2023
Theme : Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling finally ratified
Effective date : 26 June 2025

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Panama Flag | MMC 144-Immersion Suits requirement, inspection and service
Ref. : TD Circular No 10458/2023 dated 24.05.2023
Theme : Panama - MMC 144-Amendments of Immersion Suits requirement, inspection and service.
Effective date : April 2023

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Panama Flag | MMC 380- Measurements to Reduce PSC Detentions and improve the performance on Panamanian vessels
Ref. : PSC Circular No 28/2023 dated 29.03.2023
Theme : Panama - MMC 380- Measurements to Reduce PSC Detentions and improve the performance on Panamanian vessels.
Effective date : March 2023

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IMO MSC.1-Circ.1578 Guidelines on safety during abandon ship drills using lifeboats
Ref. : Circular No ISM 38/2023
Theme : IMO MSC.1-Circ.1578 Guidelines on safety during abandon ship drills using lifeboats

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Belize Flag | MMN-19-006r3 PSC Analysis and Self-Inspection Program
Ref. : Circular No PSC 27/2023
Theme : Belize Flag | MMN-19-006r3 PSC Analysis and Self-Inspection Program
Effective date : 23 January 2023

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Belize Flag | IMMARBE SEAFARERS DEPARTMENT IMO FAL FORM 5 (Crew List) Standardization
Ref. : Circular No ISM 37/2023
Theme : Belize Flag | IMMARBE SEAFARERS DEPARTMENT IMO FAL FORM 5 (Crew List) Standardization
Effective date : 7 December 2022

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TN 10433/2022 | Ban on use of Anti-Fouling Systems that contains Cybutryne
Ref. : Technical Notice 10433/2022 dd 23.12.2022
Theme : Ban on use of Anti-Fouling Systems that contains Cybutryne
Effective date : 1 January 2023

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TN 10432/2022 | Regulations coming into force in January 2023
Ref. : Technical Notice 10432/2022 dd 23.12.2022
Theme : Regulations coming into force in January 2023
Effective date : 1 January 2023

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TN 10422/2022 | Materials Declarations for Inventories of Hazardous Materials/ICS Guidance
Ref. : Technical Notice 10422/2022 dd 24.11.2022
Theme : Materials Declarations for Inventories of Hazardous Materials/ICS Guidance

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Prohibition of Cybutryne in Anti-Fouling Coating Systems
Ref. : Technical Notice 10414/2022 dd 17.10.2022
Theme : Prohibition of Cybutryne in Anti-Fouling Coating Systems
Effective date : 01.01.2023

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PSC 27/2022- 2022-Concentrated Inspection Campaign on STCW
Ref. : PSC Circular No 27/2022 dated 18.07.2022
Theme : 2022 Concentrated Inspection Campaign on STCW
Effective date : 17 August 2022

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Belize Flag | MMN-22-003 Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW
Ref. : Circular No PSC 26/2022 dated 17.08.2022
Theme : Belize Flag | MMN-22-003 Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW
Effective date : 01 August 2022

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Commissioning testing of the Ballast Water Management System
Ref. : Technical Notice 10387/2022 dd 02.08.2022
Theme : Commissioning testing of the Ballast Water Management Systems
Effective date : 01.06.2022

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Reduction of Carbon Intensity on International Shipping
Ref. : Technical Notice 10386/2022 dd 28.07.2022
Theme :

Reduction of Carbon Intensity on International Shipping

A. Energy Efficiency Existing Index (EEXI)
B. Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan(SEEMP)
C. Operational Carbon Intensity (CII)

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PSC Related | New PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on STCW announced
Ref. : PSC Circular No 25/2022 dated 19.07.2022
Theme : New PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on STCW announced
Effective date : 1 September 2022

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TN 10351/22-MARPOL ANNEX VI - Fuel Oil Sampling Points
Ref. : Technical Notice 10351/2022 dd 31.03.2022
Theme : MARPOL ANNEX VI - Fuel Oil Sampling Points
Effective date : 1 April 2022

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TN 10298/21-Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspections of Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing System
Ref. : Technical Notice 10327/2022 dd 31.01.2022
Theme : Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspections of Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing System
Effective date :

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TN 10298/21- Amendments expected to enter into 2022 and in the coming years
Ref. :   Technical Notice 10298/2021 dd 10.11.2021
Theme :   Amendments expected to enter into 2022 and in the coming years
Effective date :   1 January 2022

 

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Panama Flag | ISM Circular No 36/2021 PMA MMC 107-Publications and Records required on vessels of 500 gross tonnage or above with International Registration in the Panamanian Registry
Ref. :   ISM Circular No 36/2021  dated 5.11.2021
Theme :   PMA MMC-107- Publications and Records required on vessels of 500 gross tonnage or above with International Registration in the Panamanian Registry)
Effective date :   October 2021

 

 

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Panama Flag | TD Circular No 10291/2021 PMA Resolution No. J.D. No. 045-2021 Certificate of inspection of crew accommodation (CICA)
Ref. :   TD Circular No 10291/2021 dated 19.10.2021
Theme :   Panama - Resolution No. J.D. No. 045-2021 Certificate of inspection of crew accommodation (CICA)
Effective date :   29 June 2021

 

 

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Belize Flag | IMMARBE WARNING NOTICE FOR Unjustified non-compliance with the Self-Inspection Program
Ref. :   Circular No PSC 28/2021
Theme :   Belize Flag | IMMARBE WARNING NOTICE FOR Unjustified non-compliance with the Self-Inspection Program
Effective date :   01 July 2021

 

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MARPOL | IMO’s MEPC 76: Summary of Outcome
Ref. :   Technical Notice 10279/2021 dd 20.08.2021
Theme :   IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee(MEPC 76): Summary of Outcome
Effective date :   N/A

 

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PSC Related | Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU CIC on Stability in General
Ref. :   PSC Circular No 27/2021 dated 17.08.2021
Theme :   Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU CIC on Stability in General.
Effective date :   1 September 2021

 

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ISM Code | Revised IMO Circular ref. Cyber Security IMO FAL.1/Circ.3-Rev.1 14 June 2021
Ref. :   Technical Notice No ISM 35/2021 dated 05.07.2021
Theme :   Revised IMO Circular ref. Cyber Security IMO FAL.1/Circ.3-Rev.1 14 June 2021
Effective date :   14 June 2021

 

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Belize Flag | IMMARBE MMN-19-006r1- Port State Control Analysis and Self-Inspection Program
Ref. :   Circular No PSC 26/2021
Theme :   Belize Flag | IMMARBE MMN-19-006r1- Port State Control Analysis and Self-Inspection Program
Effective date :   19 January 2021

 

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Panama Flag | PSC Circular No 25/2021 | RESOLUTION No.106-183-DGMM
Ref. :   PSC Circular No 25/2021 dated 29.06.2021
Theme :   Panama Flag – Resolution No. 106-183-DGMM
Effective date :   3 August 2020

 

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Panama Flag | ISM Circular No 34/2021 | Panama Letter No. 109-01-014-DGMM-SEG-LIABILITIES & ISM DECLARATION
Ref. :   ISM Circular No 34/2021 dated 22.06.2021
Theme :   Panama Letter No. 109-01-014-DGMM-SEG-LIABILITIES & ISM DECLARATION
June 15th., 2021
Effective date :   15 June 2021

 

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Panama Flag | PSC Circular No 24/2021 | PMA MMN 13/2021
Ref. :   PSC Circular No 24/2021 dated 18.06.2021
Theme :   Panama Flag – MMN 13/2021 Flag Annual Safety Inspection for vessels
with Priority 1 in PARIS MoU inspection and selection scheme that arrive at any port in Italy.
Effective date :   May 2021
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Belize Flag | MMN-21-001- Change of status requirements
Ref. :   Circular No TD 10266/2021 dd 28.05.2021
Theme :   Belize Flag | MMN-21-001-  Change of status requirements
Effective date :   04 May 2021

 

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TN 10256/21 - Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index(EEXI) and CII
Ref. :   Technical Notice 10256/2020 dd 15.04.2021
Theme :   Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index(EEXI) and CII
Effective date :   15 April 2021

 

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PSC Circular No 23/2021 | USCG Safety Alert 03-21
Ref. :   PSC Circular No 23/2021 dated 22.03.2021
Theme :   USCG Safety Alert 03-21:  Blocked freeing ports can trap seawater on deck reducing fishing vessel's stability.
Effective date :   N/A

 

 

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ISPS Related | Gulf of Guuinea - Bridge Cards
Ref. :   ISPS Technical Notice No 19-2021dated 16.02.2021
Theme :   Gulf of Guuinea - Bridge Cards

 

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ISPS Related | US Maritime (US MARAD) updates its Gulf of Guinea, the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden, and Persian Gulf Security Advisories
Ref. :   ISPS Technical Notice No 18-2021dated 01.02.2021
Theme :   US Maritime (US MARAD) updates its Gulf of Guinea, the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden, and Persian Gulf Security Advisories

 

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PSC Related | Panama Flag - MMC 381 revised U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels.
Ref. :   PSC Circular No 21/2021 dated 07.01.2021
Theme :   Panama - MMC 381-Revised- U.S. Pre ports arrival checklist for Panama Flagged vessels.
Effective date :   June 2020

 

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ISM Code | Industry Cyber Risk Management Guidelines- Version 4
Ref. :   Technical Notice No ISM 33/2020 dated 28/12/2020
Theme :   Industry Cyber Risk Management Guidelines- Version 4
Effective date :   N/A

 

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Ship Recycling Related | Technical Notice No IHM 09-2020 - Compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation - COVID-19 impact
Ref. :   Circular No IHM 09/2020 dd 28/12/2020
Theme :   Compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation - COVID-19 impact
Effective date :   N/A

 

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ISM Related | Technical Notice No ISM 31/2020 - Cyber Risk Management
Ref. :   Technical Notice No ISM 31/2020 dated 14/12/2020
Theme :   Cyber Risk Management
Effective date :   01/01/2021

 

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PSC Related | USCG and Cyber Security.
Ref. :   PSC Circular No 20/2020 dated 17.11.2020
Theme :   USCG and Cyber Security.
Effective date :   01/1/2021

 

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PSC Related | Panama Flag - MMC 381 U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels.
Ref. :   PSC Circular No 19/2020 dated 16.11.2020
Theme :   Panama - MMC 381- U.S. Pre ports arrival checklist for Panama Flagged vessels.
Effective date :   June 2020

 

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ISM Related | Technical Notice No ISM 30/2020 - ISM Cyber Security: Be prepared
Ref. :   Technical Notice No ISM 30/2020 dated 11/11/2020
Theme :   ISM Cyber Security: Be prepared
Effective date :   01/01/2021

 

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ISM Related | Technical Notice No ISM 29/2020 - Emergency Training and Drills
Ref. :   Technical Notice No ISM 29/2020 dated 11/11/2020
Theme :   Emergency Training and Drills
Effective date :   N/A

 

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Ship Recycling Related | Technical Notice No IHM 08-2020-EU Commision Notice-2020/c 349/01- EU Guidelines for the IHM compliance
Ref. :   Circular No IHM 08/2020 dd 26/10/2020
Theme :   EU Commision Notice-2020/c 349/01- EU Guidelines for the IHM compliance
Effective date :   N/A

 

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MLC, 2006 | 2018 MLC Amendments enter into force in December 2020
Ref. :   MLC Technical Notice No 11/2020 dated 23.10.2020
Theme :   2018 MLC Amendments enter into force in December 2020
Effective date :   26 December 2020

 

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MLC,2006 |St. Vincent and the Grenadines - Circular No MLC 011 Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
Ref. :   MLC Technical Notice No 10/2020 dated 15.10.2020
Theme :   St. Vincent and the Grenadines - Circular No MLC 011 Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime  Labour Convention, 2006
Effective date :   26 December 2020

 

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BWMS | Ballast Water Treatment Systems performance standards
Ref. :   Technical Notice 10136/2020 dd 28.08.2020
Theme :   Ballast Water Treatment Systems performance standards
Effective date :   28 October 2020

 

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MARPOL | Amendments to MARPOL Annex II P&A Manual amendments
Ref. :   Technical Notice 10138/2020 dd 28.08.2020
Theme :   Amendments to MARPOL Annex II P&A Manual amendments
Effective date :   01 January 2021

 

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PSC Related | Detainable deficiencies
Ref. :   Circular  PSC 17/2020 dd 24.08.2020
Theme :   Detainable deficiencies
Effective date :   N/A

 

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Panama Flag | PSC Circular No 18/2020 PMA MMN 380-Measurres to reduce PSC Detentions on Panamanian vessels
Ref. :   PSC Circular No 18/2020 dated 25.08.2020
Theme :   Panama - MMC 380- Measurres to reduce PSC Detentions on Panamanian vessels.
Effective date :   June 2020

 

 

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Ship Recycling Related | Technical Notice No SR 06-2020-Inventory of Hazardous Materials - EU SRR compliance
Ref. :   Circular No SR 06/2020 dd 24.08.2020
Theme :   Inventory of Hazardous Materials - EU SRR compliance
Effective date :   31 December 2020

 

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PSC Related | INDIAN MoU - Annual Report 2019
Ref. :   Technical Notice PSC 16/2020 dd 25.05.2020
Theme :   INDIAN MoU - Annual Report 2019
Effective date :   N/A

 

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MARPOL | New Korean SOX Emission Control Area (SECAs)
Ref. :   Technical Notice TD 10087/2020 dd 18.05.2020
Theme :   New Korean SOX Emission Control Area (SECAs)
Effective date :   01.09.2020

 

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PSC Related | TOKYO MoU - Annual Report 2019 - INSB Class rerformance
Ref. :   Technical Notice PSC 14/2020 dd 15.05.2020
Theme :   TOKYO MoU - Annual Report 2019 - INSB Class rerformance
Effective date :   N/A

 

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Statutory Activity | 2020 IMO and ILO Regulations
Ref. :   Technical Note No TD 10077/2020 dd 21.04.2020
Theme :   2020 IMO and ILO Regulations
Effective date :   01.01.2020

 

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PSC Related | Port State Control spot sampling of ships' fuel
Ref. :   Technical Notice PSC 08/2020 dd 06.04.2020
Theme :   Port State Control spot sampling of ships' fuel
Effective date :   N/A

 

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ISPS Related | BMP WA New publication (5th)
Ref. :   ISPS Technical Notice No 13-2020 dated 01.04.2020
Theme :   BMP WA New publication offers updated maritime security guidance for mariners operating off West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea

 

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MARPOL | SULPHUR CAP 2020 - HSFO carriage ban will be effective from 01.03.2020
Ref. :   Technical Notice TD 10014/2020 dd 10.02.2020
Theme :   SULPHUR CAP 2020 - HSFO carriage ban will be effective from 01.03.2020
Effective date :   01.03.2020

 

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PSC Related | THETIS-Med inspection support tool enters into service
Ref. :   Technical Notice PSC 06/2020 dd 10.02.2020
Theme :   Port State Control | THETIS-Med inspection support tool enters into service
Effective date :   N/A

 

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MARPOL | Regulation banning the use of heavy oil in the territorial sea of Iceland- 0.1% SECA
Ref. :   Technical Notice TD 9990/2020 dd 13.012020
Theme :   Regulation banning the use of heavy oil in the territorial sea of Iceland- 0.1% SECA
IMO Ref :   01 January 2020

 

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PSC Related | Belize Flag | MMN-19-006 - Port State Control Analysis and Self-Inspection
Ref. :   Technical Notice PSC 05/2020 dd 08.01.2020
Theme :   MMN 19-006 |Port State Control Analysis and Self Inspection
Effective date :   23 December 2019

 

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SOLAS | Annual Testing of Voyage Data Recorders
Ref. :   Technical Notice TD 9953/2019 dd 09.12.2019
Theme :  

Annual Testing of Voyage Data Recorders

IMO Ref :   MSC.1/Circ.1222/Rev.1

 

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MARPOL | Prohibition on use of Single Use Plastics on all Indian ships and foreigh ships while in Indian waters)
Ref. :   Technical Notice TD 9932/2019 dd 1/11/2019
Theme :  

Prohibition on use of Single Use Plastics on all Indian ships and foreigh ships while in Indian waters

Effective date :   16.10.2019

 

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MARPOL | Guidance Compliance with the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap
Ref. :   Technical Notice TD 9864/2019 dd 05.08.2019
Theme :   Guidance Compliance with the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap
IMO Ref :   01 January 2020

 

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MARPOL | ICS Guidance: Compliance with the 2020 " Global Sulphur Cap" - Update July 201
Ref. :   Technical Notice TD 9864/2019 dd 05/8/2019
Theme :  

ICS Guidance: Compliance with the 2020 " Global Sulphur Cap" - Update July 2019

Effective date :   01.01.2020

 

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SOLAS | New requirements for authorized service providers regarding life-saving appliances
Ref. :   Technical Notice TD 9863/2019 dd 05/8/2019
Theme :  

New requirements for authorized service providers regarding life-saving appliances

Effective date :   01.01.2020

 

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PSC Related | Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Emergency Systems and Procedures
Ref. :   Circular No PSC 04/2019 dd 30.07.2019
Theme :   Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Emergency Systems and Procedures
Effective date :   1 September - 30 November 2019

 

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PSC Related | Report of the 2018 Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on MARPOL Annex VI
Ref. :   Circular No PSC 02/2019 dd 17.06.2019
Theme :   Report of the 2018 Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on MARPOL Annex VI
Effective date :   N/A

 

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Flag Circulars related to ISM/ISPS/MLC
Ref. :   Circular No MMSC 01/16  dd 30.03.2016
Theme :   Flag Circulars related to ISM/ISPS/MLC
Current issue/revision : Issue 01/ Revision 16
Date of current issue :   June 2019

 

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SOLAS | Amendments to SOLAS and relevant Codes entering into force in 2020
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9837/2019 dd 04.06.2019
Theme :   Amendments to SOLAS and relevant Codes entering into force in 2020
Effective date :   01.01.2020

 

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Accidental Release of CO2 System
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9836/2019 dd 03.06.2019
Theme :   Accidental Release of CO2 System
Effective date :   N/A

 

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USCG Related| Marine Safety Alert 01-19 concerning Fireman's Outfit
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9795/2019 dd 27.03.2019
Theme :   USCG| Marine Safety Alert 01-19 concerning Fireman's Outfit
Effective date :   13.03.2019

 

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Panama Flag | MMC 172 - Corrections of Deficiencies found in PSC Inspections
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9791/2019 dd 21.03.2019
Theme :   Panama Flag | MMC 172 - Corrections of Deficiencies found in PSC Inspections
Effective date :   21.03.2019

 

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Global Positioning System (GPS) Week Rollover Event
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9778/2019 dd 01.03.2019
Theme :   Global Positioning System (GPS) Week Rollover Event
Effective date :   06.04.2019

 

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Belize Flag | TD-IMM-GOB001-2019Vessels operating in the TOKYO MOU and Occasional Survey Program for detained vessels operating in the area
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9777/2019 dd 01.03.2019
Theme :   Belize Flag | TD-IMM-GOB001-2019 - Vessels operating in the TOKYO MOU and Occasional Survey Program for detained vessels operating in the area
Effective date :   01.03.2019

 

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Panama Flag |MMC 142 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD) onboard Panama Flag Ships
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9776/2019 dd 01.03.2019
Theme :   Panama Flag | MMC 142 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD) onboard Panama Flag Ships
Effective date :   01.03.2019

 

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MLC,2006 | New Guidance of Eliminating Shipboard Harassment and Bullying from ICS and ITF
Ref. :   MLC Technical Notice No 08/2019 dated 05.02.2019
Theme :   New Guidance of Eliminating Harassment and Bullying from ICS and ITS & MLC New Consolidated text (including the amendments on Seafarer protection against shipboard harasment and bullying
Effective date :   N/a

 

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PSC Related | PSC Concentrated Survey Campaign 2019
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9760/2019 dd 31.01.2019
Theme :   PSC Concentrated Survey Campaign 2019
Effective date :   04.02.2019

 

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Belize Flag | MMN 19-001 Global sulphur limit under MARPOL ANNEX VI
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9749/2019 dd 25.01.2019
Theme :   Belize Flag | IMMARE MMN 19-001 Global Sulpur limit under MARPOL ANNEX VI
Effective date :   25/01/2019

 

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PSC Related | Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU Information Campaign on Global 2020 Sulphur CAP Compliance
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9741/2018 dd 31/12/2018
Theme :   Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU Information Campaign on "Global 2020 Sulphur CAP Compliance".
Effective date :   From 01/01/2019-31/12/2019

 

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The EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR)
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9740/2018 dd 28/12/2018
Theme :   The EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) is coming into general application on 31 December 2018.
Effective date :   31 December 2018

 

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MARPOL | Guidance on the development of a ship implementation plan for the consistent implentation of the 0,50% Sulpur limit under MARPOL ANNEX VI
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9732/2018 dd 04.12.2018
Theme :   Guidance on the development of a ship implementation plan for the consistent implentation of the 0,50% Sulpur limit under MARPOL ANNEX VI
Effective date :   01/01/2020

 

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PSC Related | BIMCO ParisMoU Guide
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9726/2018 dd 29/11/2018
Theme :   BIMCO ParisMoU Guide
Effective date :   N/A

 

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Statutory Activities | Requirements with respect to FFEs
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9728/2018 dd 29/11/2018
Theme :   Requirements with respect to fire fighters' equipment
Effective date :   N/A

 

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Statutory Activity | Annual testing of VDR, S-VDR
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9727/2018 dd 29/11/2018
Theme :   Annual Testing of CDR, S-VDR
Effective date :   N/A

 

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MLC,2006 | Welfare aspects of the MLC, 2006
Ref. :   MLC Technical Notice No 07/2018 dated 29/11/2018
Theme :   Welfare aspects of the MLC, 2006
Effective date :   N/A

 

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MARPOL | ICS Provisional Guidance for Compliance with the 2020 'Global Sulphur Cap'
Ref. :   Circular No TD 9729/2018 dd 29/11/2018
Theme :   ICS Provisional Guidance for Compliance with the 2020 'Global Sulphur Cap'
Effective date :   01/01/2020

 

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PSC Related | SVG Circular PSC-032
Ref. :   Circular No 27/2018
Theme :  

St. Vincent and the Grenadines - Circular PSC-032.

Actions to be taken on St. Vincent and the Grenadines' vessels in view of Port State Control Inspections

Effective date :   As of 07/11/2018

 

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MLC 2006 | The 2016 amendments to the MLC, 2006
Ref :   MLC Technical Notice No 06/2018 dated 29.08.2018
Theme : The 2016 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
Effective date :   08 January 2019

 

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ISPS Code | New BMP and other security updates
Ref :   ISPS Technical Notice No 08/2018 dated 13.08.2018
Theme : Vessel Security: New BMP and other security updates
Effective date :   N/A

 

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PSC Related | PARIS MOU new CIC on MARPOL Annex VI
Ref. :   Circular No VP 6706/18 dd 26/07/2018
Theme :   ParisMOU new CIC  on MARPOL Annex VI
Effective date :   Between 01/09/2018 and 30/11/2018

 

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MARPOL | IMO Fuel Oil Consumption data collection system
Ref. :   Circular No MPA 05/18 dd 01/03/2018
Theme :   IMO Fuel Oil Consumption data collection system
Effective date :   As of 01 January 2019

 

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MARPOL | MEPC71 - Insight of the major outcomes of the71th session of the IMO Marine Enviroment Protection Committee (MEPC)
Ref. :   Technical Notice TD 9547/2018 dd18.01.2018
Theme :  

MEPC71 - Insight of the major outcomes of the71th session of the IMO Marine

Enviroment Protection Committee (MEPC)
 

Effective date :   N/A

 

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Flag State | Republic of Panama
Ref. :   ISPS Technical Notice No 06/2017– dd 05.12.2017
Theme :   PMA Circular MMC 359- Instructions and procedures for the implementation and certification of the ISPS Code
Effective date :   As of 01 April 2018

 

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Flag State | Republic of Panama
Ref. :   ISPS Technical Notice No 05/2017– dd 25.10.2017
Theme :   PMA Circular MMC 133- Newregulation for the use of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)
Effective date :   As of 01 January 2018

 

Flag State | Republic of Panama
Ref. :   ISM Technical Notice No 26/2017– dd 10.10.2017
Theme :   PMA Circular MMC 201- Corrections of deficiencies found in ASI Inspections
Effective date :   As of July 2017

 

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ISM Code | List of certificates and documents required to be carried out on board ships, 2017
Ref. :   ISM Technical Notice No 25/2017– dd 27.09.2017
Theme :   List of certificates and documents required to be carried out on board ships, 2017
Effective date : 19 July 2017

 

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ISM Code | Cyber Risk Management into the ISM Code
Ref. :   ISM Technical Notice No 24/2017– dd 20.09.2017
Theme :   Cyber Risk Management into the ISM Code

 

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Flag State | Republic of Panama
Ref. :   ISPS Technical Notice No 04/2017– dd 23.08.2017
Theme :   PMA Circular MMC 353- Updated information for the Company Security Officer (CSO)
Effective date :   As of 01 September 2017

 

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PSC Related | CIC on Safety of Navigation (SOLAS Ch.V)
Ref. :   Informative Circular No TD 9491/2017 dd 04.08.2017
Theme

 Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Safety of Navigation (SOLAS Ch.V)

Effective date :   From 01 September 2017 to 30 November 2017

 

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BWM Convention | Preliminary Report of MEPC 71- Impact to BWM Convention
Ref. :   Informative Circular No TD 9487/2017 dd 12.07.2017
Theme

Preliminary Report of MEPC 71 -Impact to BWM Convention

Effective date :   As of 08 September 2017

 

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MARPOL | Amendments to Annex V of MARPOL Convention
Ref. :   Circular No MPA 03/17dd 16.06.2017
Theme :   Amendments to Annex V of MARPOL Convention
Effective date :   As of 01 March 2018

 

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MARPOL | Additional requirements of MARPOL ANNEX V amended by Polar code (MEPC.265(68))
Ref. :   Circular No MPA 04/17  dd 16.06.2017
Theme :    Additional requirements of MARPOL ANNEX V amended by Polar code (MEPC.265(68))
Effective date :   As of 01.01.2017

 

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Flag State | Republic of Panama
Ref. :   ISPS Technical Notice No 03/2017– dd 23.03.2017
Theme :   PMA- Recognition of Company Security Officer (CSO)
Effective date :   As of 01 September 2017

 

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ISM Circular No 23-2016
Ref. :   ISM Technical Notice No 23/2016– dd 19.12.2016
Theme :   Control Actions towards the 2010 Manila Amendments
Effective date :   As of 01 January 2017

 

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Flag State | Belize
Ref. :   Circular No MMSC 02/16  dd 08.09.2016
Theme :   Belize Flag | IMMARBE Circulars introducing major changes
Effective date :   01 September 2016

 

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MLC,2006 | Amendments will enter into force on 18 January 2017
Date of issue : 29 August 2016
Ref :   Technical Notice MLC 05/2016 dated 29.08.2016
Theme : MLC, 2006 Amendments
Effective date :   18.01.2017

 

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PSC Related | CIC on MLC, 2006
Ref :   Technical Notice MLC 04/2016 dated 29.07.2016
Theme : Paris MOU -Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on MLC, 2006
Effective date :   01.09.2016

 

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PSC Related | Cargo Securing Arrangements - CIC
Ref :   Technical Circular 5306/2016 dated 27.07.2016
Theme : Concentrated inspection campaign on Cargo Securing Arrangements
Effective date :   01.09.2016

 

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PSC Related | BLACK SEA MOU New Inspection Regime
Ref :   Technical Notice No TD.9262/2015 dated 25.11.2015
Theme : BLACK SEA MOU is launching a new Inspection Regime from January 1st 2016
Effective date :   01.01.2016

 

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ISM Code | CIC on Safety of Navigation by RIYADH MOU
Ref :   ISM Technical Notice No 19/2015 dated 09.09.2015
Theme : Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Safety of Navigation by RIYADH MOU
Effective date :   01.10.2015

 

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ISM Code | CIC on Safety of Navigation and Hours of Rest by Caribbean MOU
Ref :   ISM Technical Notice No 18/2015 dated 27.08.2015
Theme : Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Safety of Navigation and Hours of Rest by Caribbean MOU
Effective date :   01.09.2015

 

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ISM Code | ISM Code and Planned Maintenance System
Ref. :   ISM Technical Notice No 17/2015-dd 24.08.2015
Theme :   ISM Code and Planned Maintenance System (PMS)
Effective date :   N/A

 

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ISM Code | CIC on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry
Ref :   ISM Technical Notice No 16/2015 dated 02.08.2015
Theme : Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry
Effective date :   01.09.2015

 

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ISPS Code | ISPS preparation for PSC Inspection
Ref :   ISPS Technical Notice No 02/2014 dated 29.09.2014
Theme : ISPS preparation for PSC Inspection
Effective date :   N/A

 

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ISM Code | IMO Revised recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard Ships
Ref :   ISM Technical Notice No 13/2015 dated 26.03.2015
Theme : IMO Revised recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard Ships
Effective date :   01.01.2015

 

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ISM Code | PSC Inspections & ISM related deficiencies
Ref. :   ISM Technical Notice No 12/2015-dd 24.02.2015
Theme :   Port State Control Inspections & ISM- related deficiencies
Effective date :   N/A

 

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MLC,2006 | Implementation results till now
Ref. :   MLC Technical Notice No 3/2015-dd 12.02.2015
Theme :   MLC, 2006 Implementation results till now
Effective date :   N/A

 

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ISM Code | Amendments
Ref. :   ISM Technical Notice No 11/2014 – dd 17.12.14
Theme :   ISM Code Amendments
Effective date :   As of 01 January 2015

 

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Flag State | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Ref. :   Circular No PSC 033- Rev.02 – dd 04.12.14
Theme :   Guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU)
Effective date :   As of date of the Circular- 02 Dec 2014

 

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ISM Code | PSC Inspections and Handling of ISM Code deficiencies
Ref. :   ISM Technical Notice No 05/2011-dd 01.04.2011
Theme :   PARIS MoU NIR - PSC Inspections and Handling of ISM Code deficiencies
Effective date :   N/A

 

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