New York fatality leads to new industry guidance on pilot transfers

New York fatality leads to new industry guidance on pilot transfers

(LONDON) — A guide to maritime pilot transfer safety has been updated amid industry concerns about poorly rigged ladders causing severe injuries or fatalities. "Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements," produced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in partnership with the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA), features a new section with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s guidance on…
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Low sulfur fuel supply meeting demand, but quality issues remain

Low sulfur fuel supply meeting demand, but quality issues remain

While bunker supplies to meet the International Maritime Organization’s 2020 sulfur cap have been adequate so far, there are still concerns in the industry about fuel quality that could lead to compliance and operational issues. The IMO reported only 55 cases of 0.5 percent fuel being unavailable worldwide in the 12 months after the low sulfur mandate went into effect…
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Ship autonomy points toward savings, but be wary of higher cost

Ship autonomy points toward savings, but be wary of higher cost

The order is given and it’s full speed ahead for robot vessels called maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS).  The technologies being researched and developed are showing no signs of stopping. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has defined four categories of MASS with differing degrees of autonomy: • Degree one: Seafarers are on board to operate and control shipboard systems and…
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