The 98th session of the IMO Maritime safety Committee (MSC) held between 7 and 16 June in London, brought many changes on overall Maritime Legislation. Among the main outcomes, there is the approval of the new GUIDELINES FOR VESSELS AND UNITS WITH DYNAMIC…
The essential aspects of the Polar Code have been illustrated in a previous article (read more). By January 1st 2017, all the vessels intended to operate in polar waters, i.e. across the 60° parallel North or South with some exemptions,…
Considering the data published by Accredia (Italian Organization managing, among the others, the database of the quality-certified company in Italy), a critical scenario comes up: only 8 thousands Companies of a total of 123 thousands (i.e. 7%) which have ISO…
As we know, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has recently revised the ISO 9001. The revision ISO 9001:2015 introduces a new structure, many new requirements and many terms to: adapt to a changing world; enhance an organization’s ability to satisfy…
IMO has adopted the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) and related amendments to make it mandatory under both the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution…
While the offshore lifting and rigging operations become more and more sensitive topic, IMCA announces the Crane and Winch Operations Workgroup (CWOW) as their core activities. The recent attention of the stakeholders of the wind farm market on the OAS (Offshore…
While the review of the IMO Circular 645 – Guidelines for vessels with Dynamic Positioning systems – is expected to be reviewed in 2017 bringing important key elements in the design and operation of DP vessel (see our article dated…
Medea is always heedful of the ground of the new regulation. Hereby Medea gives some updates up to January 2016 anout the status of the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC). CONVENTION STATUS The Convention enters in force 12 month later the…
The latest update to ISO 9001 is underway, the first since ISO 9001:2008. But it is really the first major revision since ISO 9001:2000, which essentially consolidated three previous standards including ISO 9001, ISO 9002 and ISO 9003. What is…
