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New immigration controls for seafarers entering Brazil

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10 DEC 2020

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A valid Seafarer Identity Document issued in accordance with ILO Convention 185 is the only “maritime identity document” that will be accepted as proof of the bearer’s eligibility for visa waiver by the Brazilian immigration authorities.
Do not switch off the AIS in Nigerian waters

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16 OCT 2020

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Despite the elevated piracy risk in the Gulf of Guinea, ships operating in the region should maintain their automatic identification systems (AIS) in operation at all times.
US EPA proposes new vessel discharge standards

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13 OCT 2020

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When the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act was signed into US law in December 2018, the US Environmental Protection Agency was given two years to develop new national discharge standards for vessels that are at least as stringent as the discharge requirements established in its 2013 Vessel General Permit scheme.
GPS interference and jamming on the increase

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29 SEP 2020

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Ships have reported an increasing number of cases of significant GPS interference and jamming in recent months. The geographic areas with more than one reported incident include the eastern and central Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and multiple Chinese ports. This interference and jamming have resulted in loss of or inaccurate GPS signals and has affected vessels’ navigation and communication equipment.
USCG releases new ballast water management reporting form

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13 AUG 2020

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On 20 July 2020 the United States Coast Guard adopted revisions to its Ballast Water Management (BWM) Reporting Form. The new reporting form replaces all previous versions and the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse (NBIC) will no longer accept older versions of the form.
Reducing the risk of collisions at sea

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11 AUG 2020

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Failure to maintain a proper lookout and to take early avoiding action are common contributing factors to collisions, say Australian authorities.
AMSA inspection campaign to focus on stowage and securing of containers

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27 JUL 2020

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In response to several incidents of containers being lost into the sea, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has initiated a focused inspection campaign on container stowage and securing arrangements, both fixed and portable, that will run from 1 August 2020 to 31 October 2020.
The importance of manifold and first foot samples at load ports

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24 JUL 2020

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Following the standard tanker practices of sampling when loading petroleum products could save owners millions of dollars in claims and save loss of time and ensuing losses for charterers and shipowners. When it comes to dealing with liquid cargo contamination claims, majority of the losses could have been avoided if the vessel had followed basic tanker seamanship practice.
Emergency preparedness on the PSC agenda

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15 JUL 2020

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Muster lists lacking sufficient detail was one of the most notable deficiencies found by port state control regimes during their concentrated inspection campaign on emergency systems in 2019.
Turkey – a case of undeclared bunker

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09 JUL 2020

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Undeclared/excess bunkers can be considered a criminal act by Turkish customs officials with the ship's crew being accused of smuggling.
Be prepared to document carbon emissions during PSC inspections

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30 JUN 2020

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By 30 June 2020, ships that used EU ports in 2019 must carry onboard a document certifying that they have fulfilled their obligations under the EU regulation for monitoring, reporting and verification of CO₂ emissions for the 2019 reporting period. The comparable deadline under the global IMO data collection system was 31 May 2020.
Signing on with a pre joining medical condition? Carry and take prescribed medication on time

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09 JUN 2020

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Every seafarer has to go through a pre-joining medical examination where a doctor verifies their fitness for the upcoming contractual period. Some seafarers may be declared fit for the tour of duty under conditions that may require regular medication. In Gard, we see a significant number of cases where the seafarer who was declared fit for the contractual duration under medication, reports sick because of either a lack of medication or simply not being able to manage his or her medication routine.
Impacts of marine fauna on shipping

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04 JUN 2020

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While shipping traffic is one of many human activities in the ocean that may have an adverse impact on marine life, the opposite is also true. The presence of marine fauna in some geographic regions can pose a serious threat to the safety of ships and the individual seafarer.
Don’t forget the real purpose of risk assessments

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27 MAY 2020

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When doing a risk assessment, we often overcomplicate it and forget its real purpose.
A permit to work contributes to safety but you make a job safe

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20 MAY 2020

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A permit to work (PTW) is a formal authorization system to control work activities and is considered to be an integral part of safe work systems.
New COVID-19 guidelines focus on safe interface between ship and shore staff

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12 MAY 2020

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At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the global population, it is important that ships’ crew and port workers protect each other from being exposed to the virus.
Anchor awareness

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07 MAY 2020

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In the current trading environment with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and worldwide economic downturn, the period spent waiting at anchorage outside ports around the world may increase for some ships. Lost and dragging anchors are the root causes of many groundings and collisions occurring while waiting at anchorages, and ship operators, Masters and crew need to be aware of the risks involved and thoroughly assess the limitations of a vessels’ anchoring equipment.
Three things to watch out for when welding - wetness, improper earthing and inappropriate PPE

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06 MAY 2020

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Welders onboard face an array of hazards, with electric shock being the most serious. The human body is a good conductor of electricity and even low currents can lead to paralysis, burns or even death.
#HeroesAtSeaShoutOut - Supporting the unsung heroes of global trade

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30 APR 2020

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Gard joins the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and other fellow industry bodies to call on ships across the globe to sound their horns when in port at 12.00 local time on 1st May 2020.
Fixed gas detection systems – are you sure the correct gas concentration is displayed?

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28 APR 2020

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During routine port state control inspections, the USCG found that fixed gas detection system sensors on a few LNG carriers were outside the tolerances established by the manufacturer and failed subsequent calibration checks.

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