INTERNATIONAL Marine News
Methanol Institute becomes IMO contributor on fuelling
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has granted “consultative status” to the Methanol Institute (MI) – an energy sector trade body that represents methanol producers and distributors. The status means MI can “contribute [its] expertise to the development of regulations for the shipping industry”. The category is reserved for non-governmental organisations that offer “substantial” contributions to the shipping sector, the IMO explained.
The MI said it intends to use its new position to work closely with industry to develop regulations and safe working practices with methanol as a maritime fuel.
“Using its global perspective and expertise, MI aims to use its consultative status to work more closely with member countries to establish robust regulatory frameworks for low-carbon shipping fuels, develop standards for the safe design, operation, and bunkering of methanol, and create market-based measures to support the introduction of low-carbon and renewable methanol,” it said.
Captain Rufus Lekala is the first permanent SAMSA chief executive officer following several years of multiple acting CEOs. Lekala was appointed by Cabinet for a five-year term. SAMSA oversees several areas of compliance with International Maritime Organisation (IMO) regulations, including safety certification.
“We welcome the permanent appointment of a SAMSA chief executive and look forward to stability within the maritime safety authority,” commented South African Boat Builders Export Council (SABBEX) executive head Vanessa Davidson. “It will ensure ongoing compliance with South Africa’s IMO obligations.”
South Africa currently enjoys IMO ‘white list’ status after SAMSA successfully addressed various challenges highlighted by the IMO in 2019. Maritime stakeholders this week said a permanent CEO would help entrench South Africa’s white list status.
HiX system transforms helideck inspections
The Helideck Certification Agency (HCA) has introduced a transformative advancement in helideck inspection and certification. With the unveiling of the HiX system, HCA is setting new standards in operational efficiency, transparency, and communication within the certification process.
What is HiX?
HiX is a state-of-the-art, web-based platform that modernises helideck inspections using an app-based system, specifically tailored for use on iPads. This innovation allows HCA inspectors to conduct helideck inspections, upload real-time data, and seamlessly manage certification workflows. HiX offers clients enhanced access to inspection data and simplifies interaction with inspectors.
How HiX Works: - Inspection and Data Upload: HCA inspectors use the HiX iPad app to capture and upload inspection data directly to the cloud.
- Customer Portal Access: Clients can view real-time inspection results and manage follow-up actions via the HiX customer portal.
- Action Management: The portal enables clients to submit evidence of completed actions, accelerating the final certification process.
- Final Reporting: HiX generates a detailed Helideck Inspection Report, including a full audit trail once all issues are addressed.
- Certification: Clients can download their Helicopter Landing Area Certificate and Information Plate directly from the portal.
AMSA launches a lifejacket safety initiative The Australian Maritime Safety Authority
(AMSA) is urging all recreational boaters and commercial vessel operators to prioritize safety by wearing lifejackets, as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing drowning deaths. Lifejackets save lives, but only if they are worn. There is no excuse that will ever be good enough for grieving families left behind after losing a loved one at sea who wasn’t wearing a lifejacket and drowned.
Research from Royal Lifesaving Society Australia and AMSA continue to report drowning deaths involving people going overboard during recreational boating and commercial vessel operations. The majority of people that lose their lives as a result of going overboard are not wearing lifejackets.
David Marsh, AMSA National Operations Manager – Regions, said, "A lifejacket substantially increases your chances of survival if you go overboard suddenly— if you aren’t wearing a lifejacket at the point of going overboard, chances are you’re not going to have time to put one on."
THE REPORT | DEC 2024 | ISSUE 110 | 13
New CEO of South Africa’s Maritime Safety Authority
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