How to test Winch Brake Holding Capacity
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11 Oct 2012
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During service, brake linings and drum surfaces deteriorate in the salt laden atmosphere. Brake lining materials absorb moisture and soften, reducing their design coefficient of friction and thus the point at which slippage will occur at any given loading. Reputable manufacturers allow for this inevitability in the design of their materials and...
Ballast Water Management Convention MEPC 64
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11 Oct 2012
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The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting, MEPC 64, held in the first week of October 2012, discussed several issues related to the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM Convention), and reached the following conclusions:
IMPLEMENTATION DATES OF THE D-2 STANDARD (TREATMENT)
It w, as agreed that a Correspondence Group...
LATEST UPDATE ON CARB REGULATIONS FOR OCEAN GOING VESSELS IN CALIFORNIA WATERS
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18 Sep 2012
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Marine Notice July 2/2012-1. Advisory to Owners or Operators of Ocean-Going Vessels or Ships Visiting California Ports. Upcoming Requirements in the Regulation for Fuel Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for Ocean-Going Vessels within California Waters and 24 Nautical Miles of the California Baseline (California OGV Fuel Regulation).
The...
ABS Regulatory News Update MSC 90
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19 Sep 2012
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A Regulatory News Update on the IMO Maritime Safety Committee 90th session (MSC 90) held from 15 to 25 May 2012.
To read the full update, please download attached file
ADOPTED SOLAS REVISIONS (page 1 )
- New Passenger Ships
- Onboard Stability Computers
LR surveyor's attention to specific survey items
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17 Sep 2012
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Lloyd's Register is fully committed to maintaining the quality of its classed fleet and its surveyors are aware of the most common deficiencies which may result in ships being detained by port state control authorities. However, deficiencies noted by Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) when a ship is not detained are not necessarily advised to...
