Good welding area
As seen onboard one of the Clubs vessels, a clear well defined welding area complete with welding curtain.
areas such as these are potentially very dangerous. Good practise here will help prevent any incident.
Industry developments
MLC 2006
The Maritime Labour Convention enters into force in August 2013 - resources, news & advice on implementation can be found in this dedicated section. READ MORE
Piracy
Essential precautions and preparation against piracy, as well as additional information and resources, loss prevention advisories and useful external web links
UPDATED 24 December: New FAQs on spill response contracts. China’s first comprehensive system of marine pollution regulations took effect from 1st March 2010, but many aspects are yet to be developed or advised.
MARPOL Annex VI limits sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from ship exhausts. It prohibits deliberate emissions of ozone depleting substances and establishes more stringently controlled special SOx Emission Control Areas (SECAS)
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