Lastest Circulars

The Sierra Leone International Ship Registry has issued a Circular outlining the detention policy of the Administration which comes in force on April 21st, 2012.

In order to further improve the safety of pilot transfer, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted amendments to
SOLAS regulation V/23 coming in force on July 1st, 2012.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010
(2010 FTP Code) and amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/3.23

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted amendments to SOLAS regulation V/18 following incorrect AIS data being transmitted. The amendments require an annual testing of the automatic identification system (AIS).

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts the International Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys for bulk carriers and oil tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code).

This Circular aims to remind attending Surveyors regarding the correct completion of International Load Line Certificate. After a review of the submitted Certificates it is found that the section of how a vessel is assigned the freeboard marks it is sometimes incorrectly completed by attending Surveyors.

Following Circular C11032 published on 27/10/2011, DBS would like to inform once again the auditors regarding the revised Section A-VIII/1 of the Convention.

The results of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Structural Safety and the International Convention on Load Lines as carried out in the Tokyo MOU region from 01/09/11 to 30/11/11 have been announced.

The new Chapter 8 of MARPOL 73/78 ANNEX I regarding the prevention of pollution during transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea comes in force this year which includes new regulations 40, 41 & 42.