Incidents in Enclosed Spaces
12/05/2021
Incidents in enclosed spaces have been a serious problem for many years within the operation and management of ships
In 2016, the SOLAS convention on enclosed space entry was amended requiring all ships to carry portable atmosphere testing equipment on board. The regulation aimed at protecting seafarers who need to enter enclosed spaces entered into force on 1st July 2016.
New SOLAS requirement for the carriage of atmosphere testing instruments entered into force 1st July 2016
Solas VI FAQs
30/06/2016
The UK P&I and TT Clubs have compiled a number of publications in response to industry questions relating to the revised SOLAS regulation requiring 'verified gross mass of packed containers' which comes into effect on 1st July 2016.
The amendment requires, as a condition for loading a packed container onto a ship for export, that the container has a verified gross mass
What's next for box weighting enforcement?
04/03/2016
4 months to go until the SOLAS convention, requiring as a condition of loading a packed container onto a ship for export, that the container has a verified gross mass enters into force. From 1st July 2016, the requirement will become mandatory and will apply globally.
2015 has seen increased reporting of maritime casualties in the Mediterranean, as vessels carrying refugees from North Africa and the Middle East get into difficulties. Michael Ritter explains.
On 1st November 2014, Italy officially ended the sea rescue mission "Mare Nostrum" which launched almost a year ago, following the fatal drowning of more than 360 African immigrants off the Island of Lampedusa on 3rd October 2013.
Many consider the SOLAS Convention to be one of the most important of the International treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships