Although not expected to enter into force until at least the end of 2011, the world’s first Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) certification has been issued to Thenamaris Ships Management’s vessel, the M/T Seacrown, following inspections by classification society DNV. The…

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• DNV certified the first maritime SOx emissions scrubber

    DNV has issued a compliance certificate for the first ship fitted with an exhaust gas cleaning system capable of meeting the requirements of SOx Emission Control Areas. The certification demonstrates that ship operators may in the future have the option… Read at DNV certifies the first maritime SOx exhaust gas

• DNV awards worlds first MLC of 2006 certificate Thenamaris

    DNV is pleased to award Thenamaris Ships Management Inc.’s vessel, the M/T Sea Crown, the world’s first Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) certificate, consistent with a voluntary Declaration of Compliance (Part II) with the MLC. Established in 2006, the primary goal of the MLC is to be a pillar in the

• Bisso Marine Attains ISO 9001:2008 Certification

     BISSO MARINE, a premier provider of energy and maritime support services, has achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification of its Quality Management System. BISSO MARINE received the ISO 9001:2008 certification after being assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. The certification is the first piece of an expanding certification program for the company. The BISSO

• Intertek in an interview with DNV Certification for Systems Business

    Intertek Group plc (“Intertek”), the leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, today announces that it is in discussions with Det Norske Veritas (“DNV”) in relation to acquiring the vast majority of its Business Assurance division.

• ISO standard to increase confidence in certification of ship recycling

    An ISO standard for bodies providing audit and certification of ship recycling management systems, will increase the safety of workers and environmental protection by facilitating independent recognition of good practice. ISO 30003:2009, Ships and marine technology – Ship recycling management systems – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of

• DP World reached Doraleh strict ISO 28000: 2007 certification of security

    Lloyd’s Register has certified DP World Doraleh fully compliant with the stringent ISO 28000: 2007 security standard. Like all new DP World marine terminals, DP World Doraleh was designed to facilitate deployment of the latest Integrated Security Solution (ISS) technologies, and to speed compliance with international standards such as ISO 28000:2007.

• Reminder EPA, VGP NOI requirement

     (marinelink)  On December 29, 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice stating that it had finalized the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Vessel General Permit (VGP) program. The VGP program regulates discharges into waters of the United States that are incidental to the normal operation of a vessel (otherwise known as “incidental

• Rickmers-Linie re-certified in accordance with current ISO standards

    Rickmers-Linie, the Hamburg based breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo specialist, has been successfully re-certified in accordance with the latest ISO standards ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 14001:2004.

• Update on hijacking the tug Asta

     (marinelink) The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre issued a special report on the hijacking of the tug Asta and the barge Callista. An earlier report indicated that the tug and barge were probably hijacked on Feb

• Lloyd register Approves SSPC Protective Coatings Inspector (PCI) Program

    The Society for Protective Coatings is pleased to announce that effective December 1, 2009, Lloyd’s Register, the world’s largest commercial shipping classification society, has approved SSPC’s Protective Coatings Inspector (PCI) program as equivalent to NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 and FROSIO Inspector Level III. This approval is another milestone for

• A first for NYK Shipmanagement

     NYK Shipmanagement Singapore is taking competence management to new heights. Today it became the first Asian ship manager to be certified in accordance with the DNV standard for competence management system. DNV today issued a certificate of compliance to NYK Shipmanagement for its competence management system, which is based on a

• U.S. seeks way to Freight Monitor

    The US Coast Guard has invited comments from the public on the methods for securing cargo in transport vehicles and freight containers, says a report in Journal of Commerce. The Coast Guard, the report suggests, wants to determine if a standardised approval or certification process or improved performance criteria for

• Colombia: CTQI Standard for Port of Cartagena

    Two terminals in the Port of Cartagena have been certified by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) according to the Container Terminal Quality Indicator (CTQI) standard. Both terminals are operated by Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena S.A.

• CMA CGM will take delivery of the revolutionary new flagship vessel

    The CMA CGM Group has taken delivery of its flagship vessel, the CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB, one of the world’s largest container ships at 365m long and the first in a new generation of emissions-reducing vessels. “This new giant of… Read at CMA CGM takes delivery of revolutionary new flagship vessel

• Crowley earned awards for environmental efforts

    During the recent Workboat Show, Crowley was recognized by WorkBoat magazine for its environmental initiatives, receiving second place for the Environmental Management Plan Award. The company was also awarded a Significant Boat of 2009 Award for the Nachik/Sesok. The environmental award was developed to recognize businesses and government agencies operating