Ship&Offshore | Issue 06/2024
Safety precautions recommended
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF), a group of flag states and classification societies, has launched a study for shipowners and port authorities on safety issues that should be considered when establishing green corridors. The study provides a 24-point safety checklist relating to vessels and ports, and highlights collaborative and technical considerations in the formation of green corridors. The MTF has made the following recommendations: Arrange early planning for safety assessments; Conduct a risk assessment of port operations and bunkering; Use available standards to ease future port acceptance; Understand the risk to third parties in port; Share information and emergency plans with intermediate states; Develop and implement a safety management system (SMS) for alternative fuels....