Australia, Japan Enact Rules for Shipping Liquid Hydrogen
Australia and Japan signed a memorandum at the headquarters of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Canberra which will allow liquid hydrogen to be shipped in bulk for the first time. Ship containment…
Milestone in NZ's Drive for Ship-based Crane Safety
New Zealand is celebrating a significant victory at the International Maritime Organization in London. After more than eight years work, member states have agreed there is a need for an amendment to the Safety…
Increased Safety With Mandatory Weighing Of Containers
Last week, the IMO approved international regulations ensuring the weighing of containers before their carriage by sea. The provisions will increase safety, contribute to preventing accidents and prevent loss of containers over board.
Milestone for Enhanced Safety in Arctic Regions
United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has just approved global binding regulations intending to enhance safety of navigation in polar areas. This means, inter alia, new requirements for passenger ships.
