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International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea

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Major SOLAS amendments set to enter into force on January 1

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) said a set of important amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and…
  • December 23, 2019
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New FAL Convention amendments come into force Jan 1

Some amendments to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL Convention) entered into force globally on January 1, 2018, including new requirements…
  • January 3, 2018
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PH maritime body highlights 12 IMO instruments coming into force

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is reminding shipping operators, Philippine-registered ships engaged in overseas operations, and other stakeholders of 12 International Maritime Organization (IMO)…
  • March 15, 2017
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Confusion high over new container weighing rule, says Drewry

With just over a month to go before a new safety regulation comes into effect mandating container weighing, there is still much confusion over…
  • May 25, 2016
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PH cargo, passenger ships ordered to install auto ID system

Philippine shipping companies are now required to install and operate the automatic identification system (AIS) on passenger ships weighing at least 300 gross tonnage…
  • July 29, 2015
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