IMO Extraordinary Council Session has been held to discuss the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. The IMO Council made the following decisions: See newsletter here. Extraction: The Council welcomed the proposal that a number of steps should be taken to reduce the suffering of…
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War in Ukraine: The FMA follows Paris MoU guidelines regarding repatriation of seafarers
Considering the situation in Ukraine, the Paris MoU Maritime Advisory Board has asked that flag states and PSC officers apply flexibility in circumstances relating to repatriation of seafarers. This applies to both Ukrainian seafarers and other seafarers. The Paris MoU has issued a guidance for this purpose. The Faroese Maritime Authority fully supports this notion…
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FMA will not award “Ship of the Year” 2020
In light of an unusual year with Covid-19 restrictions and a decrease in Port State Control inspections, the Faroese Maritime Authority has decided not to award “Ship of the Year” 2020. Using the traditional grade scale, several vessels have an equal number of points based on conditions that differ from previous years. Therefore, the FMA…
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Deadline approaching: Cyber risk management to be incorporated into Safety Management Systems by 1 January 2021
Cyber risk management to be incorporated into Safety Management Systems by 1 January 2021 With the implementation and ever growing dependence on digital systems, the maritime industry has become more vulnerable to possible cyber attacks and threats. The ISM Code, supported by the IMO Resolution MSC.428(98), requires administrations to ensure that cyber risks are appropriately…
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