Last year’s Concentrated Inspection Campaign on ballast water management revealed a shift in compliance failures towards the technical aspects of treatment systems. Charlène Ceresola from BIO-UV Group noted that 46% of detainable deficiencies were linked to these systems, highlighting the need for better maintenance and crew training to avoid costly detentions.
On December 21, Swedish customs authorities boarded the Russian freighter Adler, which had anchored due to engine trouble. The inspection, aided by the Coast Guard and local police, remains underway, with no findings disclosed. The vessel’s owners are on the EU sanctions list, raising further concerns about its activities.
The Maritime Technologies Forum has released essential guidelines for the safe inspection of methanol dual-fuel ships, spearheaded by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. With growing interest in methanol as an alternative fuel, the report emphasizes inspector safety, competency, and dynamic risk assessments, featuring 41 safety recommendations for industry-wide confidence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on September 20 to assess the National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal. He will review completed works and discuss ongoing projects, highlighting the site’s historical significance as a major trading center of the Indus Valley Civilization and its potential to boost local economy and tourism.
The Ministry of Transportation in Qatar has initiated a new inspection campaign for maritime vessels, collaborating with the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security. This effort focuses on ensuring compliance with safety regulations, checking the availability and functionality of safety equipment, and assessing helmsmen’s adherence to safety instructions.
