IMO is a technical organization and most of its work is carried out in a number of committees and...
Author - Amit Sharma
What are the major amendments to SOLAS which have entered into...
1 January 2014: Entry into force of May 2012 SOLAS amendments . Amendment to SOLAS regulation II...
LIST OF CONVENTIONS OF IMO
Instrument Entry into force IMO Convention 17-Mar-58 1991 amendments – SOLAS 1974 25-May-80...
What is ESP or Enhanced Survey Program, its applicability &...
Enhanced survey programme is a guideline for shipping companies and owners to prepare their ship...
What is Free Surface Effect (FSE)?
Consider the ship shown with a partially filled tank. Imagine the liquid in the tank is frozen and...
Loss of mode awareness leading to a near-grounding
This report from the Transport Accident Investigation Commission New Zealand features the...
What are regulations for Bulk carrier construction as per SOLAS ?
Construction Details of bulk carrier are as follow : These ships have large clear holds with no...
What should be pilot transfer arrangements requirements as per...
As per SOLAS chapter V, REGULATION 23:- 1. Application 1.1 Ships engaged on voyages in the course...
What is SSAS or Ship security and alert system and its details?
The ship security alert system is provided to a ship for the purpose of transmitting a security...
What are the requirements for Inert Gas or IG Plant on Tanker...
New statutory requirements for fixed inert gas systems will enter into force on 1 January, 2016, as...