New Requirements on Ballast Water Management

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced significant updates to the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention through the adoption of three revised circulars on 24 October 2024.

IACS Updates Unified Requirement on Crankcase Explosions

As the industry shifts towards alternative fuels in response to environmental regulations and sustainability goals, the safety risks associated with these fuels cannot be overlooked, says the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).

IMO has issued a document from IACS on updating SOLAS II-2/9 to incorporate fire containment guidance and clarify existing requirements.

The IMO published a document to the MSC from Cyprus, Greece, and others, raising concerns about the revised IACS Recommendation 34.

IMO publishes guidance on MARPOL Annex VI amendments for enhanced granularity in fuel consumption data reporting under the IMO DCS.

IMO published LC-LP.2/Circ.25 on Denmark-Sweden MoU under the 1996 Protocol to the Convention on Marine Pollution.

IMO issued a circular under the BWM Convention, providing an updated list of ballast water systems using Active Substances with approvals.

IMO issued 2024 Guidance on Ballast Water Record-Keeping to help ships comply with the BWM Convention for managing ballast water and sediments.

IMO issues guidelines for handling and disposing of waste from anti-fouling systems (AFS) maintenance and cleaning.

IMO issued updated guidance (MEPC.1/Circ.590/Rev.1) for approving and using cleaning additives in cargo tank washing under MARPOL Annex II.

Isle of Man Ship Registry issues guidance on new MARPOL environmental rules for Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, effective January 1, 2025 (Notice 006-24).

Classification Society RINA has amended its Guide for the Evaluation of Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)..