Information Papers

The adoption of an Onshore Power Supply (OPS) brings environmental advantages to maritime operations in ports and terminals. By using shore-based electrical power while at a berth, ships can stop running their onboard diesel generators, reducing their emissions, contributing to improved local air quality and potentially reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. This information paper serves as guidance for the design, implementation and operation of OPS systems for tankers and marine terminals.

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BMP Maritime Security is an interactive online publication, that consolidates previously published regional publications into a single, comprehensive publication with actionable insights and advice.

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The adoption of Emission Capture and Control (ECC) can bring environmental advantages to maritime operations in ports and terminals. By using ECC while at berth, ships can reduce their emissions, contributing to improved local air quality and aiding in compliance with environmental regulations.

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The purpose of these guidelines is to improve the safety and security of seafarers, the environment, the cargo and the ships. The guidelines aim to assist in the development of a proper cyber risk management strategy in accordance with relevant regulations and best practises on board a ship with a focus on work processes, equipment, training, incident response and recovery management.

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This information paper provides best practice guidance for managing the risks associated with the implementation and operation of Overridable Power Limitation (OPL) on existing ships. This is a potentially simple and cost-effective way to meet the IMO’s newly introduced Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) regulation.

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