In May 2012 the Paris MoU Port State control committee agreed to organize a Harmonised Verification Programme (HAVEP) on passenger ships safety. The HAVEP has commence on January 1, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2013.
The Panama Maritime Authority has issued a circular regarding the requirements of Medical Certifications of Seafarers
This Circular is a continuation to DBS C11015 and includes an update list of publications to be carried on board ships.
The IMO Maritime Safety Committee has approved at its 90th session amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual
DBS has become a corporate partner of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)
SOLAS regulation V/19 as amended through IMO resolution MSC.282(86) and entered into force January 1, 2011 established and implemented schedule for the carriage of BNWAS for new and existing ships.
Dromon Bureau of Shipping announces a new regional office in Tartous, Syria.