Moldova has issued a Circular outlining the requirements for security training of seafarers.
Following Dromon C13015, this circular contains the updated contact list to be included as an appendix to SOPEP and SMPEP shipboard pollution emergency plans.
IMMARBE has issued an official notice with regards to the new STCW Convention Regulation VI/6 requirements, the security training for seafarers.
IMMARBE has adopted the IMO Res. A.1047(27) with regards to the principles of minimum safe manning. Existing vessels should be re-issued with the new format of the Administration's Minimum Safe Manning Certificate.
The amendments affect two regulations of the Convention. The first amendment is with regards to Regulation 27, damage stability requirements and the second amendment is Regulation 47 with regards to the Southern Winter Seasonal Zone.
The third DBS-CIC on the implementation of MLC, 2006 starts on October 15, 2013.
The Paris MoU has announced the results of the first month inspection under the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). Eight ships have been detained for MLC-related deficiencies.