The editions to get prepared for Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Stability, and Witherbys - ECDIS Procedures Guide 2021-2022 edition for pre-ordering
01.09.2021
CUSTOMER ANNOUNCEMENT
via: VOYAGER WORLDWIDE
LAUNCH OF JOINT CONCENTRATED INSPECTION CAMPAIGN ON STABILITY IN GENERAL
The Member Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Stability (in general).
The purpose of the campaign on ship’s stability in general is:
- to confirm that the ship’s crew are familiar with assessing the actual stability condition on completion of cargo operations before departure of the ship and on all stages of the voyage;
- to create awareness among the ship’s crew and owners about the importance of calculating the actual stability condition of the ship on completion of cargo operations and before departure of the ship;
- to verify that the ship complies with intact stability requirements (and damage stability requirements, if applicable) under the relevant IMO instruments.
This inspection campaign will be held for three months, commencing from 1 September 2021 and ending 30 November 2021. It will examine specific areas related to the campaign in conjunction with the regular Port State Control inspection. A ship will be subject to only one inspection under this CIC during the period of the
campaign.
Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) will use a pre-defined questionnaire to assess that information and equipment provided onboard complies with the relevant conventions, that the master and officers are familiar with operations relating to stability (in general) and that equipment is properly maintained and functioning. If deficiencies are found, actions by the port State may vary from recording a deficiency and instructing the master to rectify it within a certain period of time to detaining the ship until the serious deficiencies have been rectified.
It is expected that the Tokyo and Paris MoUs will carry out approximately 10,000 inspections during the CIC, but this is subject to any developments during the current COVID-19 pandemic. All inspections carried out will be subject to ongoing health and safety requirements in individual port States The results of the campaign will be analysed and findings will be presented to the governing bodies of the both MoUs for submission to the IMO.
To order following publications that educates and enhances crew knowledge and training on pilot transfer arrangements, you may contact our sales office.
BROW 022 Management Level Stability
BROW 021 Operational Level Stability for Deck & Engineers Officers
BROW 033 Merchant Ship Stability by Pursey
NI 054 Stability, Trim and Strength in Merchant Ships
BH 019 Ship stability for Masters & Mates
BH 025 Ship Hydrostatics and Stability
BH 515 Ship Stability Notes and Examples by Kemp & Young
IMO 874 Code on Intact Stability
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Witherbys - ECDIS Procedures Guide 2021-2022 Edition Volume 1, Type Specific Information 2021-2022 Volume 2
Recommended for all vessels
ECDIS Procedures Guide Volume 1 has been updated to reflect the latest software and procedural changes. It contains all ECDIS navigation principles, standards and documentation compliance and PSC preparation. All recommendations are designed to accompany a ship’s safety management system (SMS). This edition has been restructured to reflect latest industry practice and new technical content.
Type Specific Information Volume 2 represents the 21 most prominent ECDIS manufacturers. The Type Specific Quick Reference Guides take the ECDIS operator ‘click by click’ through every aspect of their safety critical ECDIS functions. Familiarisation checklists also assist ECDIS operators in gaining and refreshing knowledge of ship specific installations.
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This is a practical and easy to understand guide to support the Master and the ship’s crew with cyber security risk management. It provides detailed guidance on all aspects of cyber security protection, defence and response (including new sections on remote access, intrusion detection systems and engine department considerations). It also includes comprehensive checklists to assist with the practical, day-to-day management of onboard cyber security.
This workbook is an essential tool in helping to ensure that cyber risks are appropriately addressed for onboard safety management systems (as required by IMO Resolution MSC.428(98)). It will also benefit shipowners, ship managers, ports and their IT departments.
