The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has this week published the full set of questions that may be asked during a SIRE 2.0 tanker inspection, when its new Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE) inspection regime is implemented during Q2 2022
In this issue of the Skuld Charterer, Skuld will be looking into liability aspects of STS operations and how the club can cover such liabilities. Recovery of losses from third parties is another area where Skuld can help the assured.
We have recently seen an uptake of bunker quality disputes between our members and bunker suppliers. Bunker represent the biggest single cost for the shipowners and charterers and effective bunker procurement management should start by selecting good bunker suppliers ensuring that ships receive the correct fuel quantity and quality.
The International Group of P&I Clubs launches a safety animation to help prevent the loss of life in enclosed spaces on board ships
More than a year has passed since the International Maritime Organization (IMO) mandate for the 0.50% sulphur cap for marine fuel (MARPOL Annex VI) came into force. The regulation orders ships to only use marine fuels with a sulphur content of no more than 0.50% sulphur. Ships fitted with an approved type of exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) or scrubbers may continue to use high sulphur fuel oils.
The International Group of P&I Clubs launches a safety animation to help prevent the loss of life in enclosed spaces on board ships
Aspects of this article have been updated to take into account changes to the Gard Rules which have broadened the cover available in some instances.
Whilst the world is adapting to the new normal, the shipping industry still struggle with the challenges and uncertainties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. A major hurdle facing shipowners has been crew changes. Notwithstanding global efforts to improve this situation, many obstacles remain, and unrestricted crew changes are unlikely to return in the foreseeable future.
We are facing unprecedented worldwide lockdown and severe travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Several thousand seafarers have been asked to extend their contracts beyond their usual tour of duty.
The shipping industry is now making the final preparation for the compliance with the IMO 0.50% sulphur cap with less than a month to go before the new regulation takes effect on 1 January 2020. Skuld would like to advice its members on the risk for the IMO 2020 regulation, particularly to the crew onboard who will be cleaning the tanks if the vessel will use compliant fuel.