Action plan agreed to reduce underwater noise from ships

The Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) has agreed on an Action Plan to further prevent and reduce underwater radiated noise (URN) from ships. The aim is to minimize the adverse effects of underwater noise on the marine environment, particularly on marine wildlife and indigenous communities.     The Sub-Committee met from 22 to 26 January in London, where it finalised the work on URN, as well as advancing other key action areas.   The Action Plan will be submitted for endorsement by the Marine Environment Protection Committee at its upcoming 81st meeting (MEPC 81), to be held 18 to 22 March 2024.  The Action Plan outlines a number of tasks to be carried out by Member States through the relevant IMO organs. These include initiatives such as:  Establishing an experience-building phase (EBP) during which Member States and international organizations are invited to share lessons learned and best practices that have emerged in the implementation of the Revised Guidelines.    Enhancing public awareness, education and seafarer training   Developing targets and policies for underwater noise reduction  Developing tools to collect data and share information   Encouraging more research on underwater noise and its impacts on…

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Seafarer safety comes first in Red Sea

Seafarer safety is paramount in the context of the Red Sea and attacks on international shipping. During a meeting with shipping industry representatives (18 January) at IMO Headquarters in London, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez reiterated the message that seafarers are innocent victims in the volatile Red Sea situation. Secondly, freedom of navigation must be upheld, to guarantee global trade and the flow of goods by sea. Further, there must be caution and restraint to avoid further escalation of the situation in the Red Sea and broader area, Mr. Dominguez said, referencing the  UN Security Council Resolution 2722 (2024) on the Red Sea. Shipping industry representatives emphasized that the safety of crew is paramount. The meeting provided the opportunity to exchange views and look ahead to the steps that the International Marime Organization (IMO) can take, including sharing information and potential future discussions during the next scheduled Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108, 15-24 May 2024). The meeting was attended by representatives of: International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO), International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO), Cruise Lines International Association…

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Bushehr

UN/Locode* : IR BUZ MMSI MID Code : 422 Pilotage 24 Hrs Procedure: pilotage is compulsory pilot station: 28° 58.746 N , 050° 43.278E Port Working Hrs. From 07:00 Hrs To 15:00 Hrs. out Side working Hrs. (over time) From 15:00 Hrs. to 19:00 Hrs. Nights from 19:00 Hrs. to 07:00 Hrs. TIDAL RANGEThe ebb and tide in Bushehr port is diurnal. The tidal range differs from 1 m to 1.6 m.The highest tide may reach to 2 m and the lowest ebb may border on .7 m. The speed of water current in the internal channel and Khore Soltani may reach to 2-3 knots in ebb and flow conditionsThe maximum height of the wave in the external anchorage is almost 1.5 m and .6 in the internal anchorage. Anchorage : 28° 55' 46.0" N, 050° 40' 52.7" E Max Safe draft in each berth at Bushehr Port Berth No.Type of BerthMax Length (M)Max. Draft MSafe Draft (M)Fenderscapacity1 Oil 2501011425K2 Container 1941011.51130K3 Container 1941011.51130K4 Conventional 1747.59.54015K5 Conventional 1747.59.54015K6 Conventional 1557.59.51715K7 Export28644.5wooden5008Conventional 10388.5-5K9Conventional  1036.58-5k10 Conventional 1036.57-5k11 Conventional 1036.57-5K12 Conventional 1036.57-5K13 Conventional 1036.57-5K14 RORO7044.5-5K15 Service11544.5--16 Passenger206.57-10K17Passenger206.57-50018Export &transit2067-10K19Export &transit506.57610K20Export &transit12076.5935K21Muti purpose1501012-50K22Muti purpose1501012-50K PDA For an estimated Port Disbursement Account (PDA) related to a each vessel , click Here .For an easy and reliable PDA calculation, visit the ePDA feature in…

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