Information Papers

This information paper provides guidance on safety critical equipment and associated spare parts for companies to consider when preparing a safety management system in alignment with the ISM Code.

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TGAIN systems support the user by automatically steering a vessel along a predefined track. Their use on board inland barges has increased significantly in recent years. This information paper provides safe practice recommendations related to performance criteria, installation and implementation of TGAIN devices on board.

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This paper gives guidance to regional barge companies in South and Central America on how to build or convert their inland barges for cargo operations under closed conditions, to improve safety and conform to international standards.

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This paper gives guidance to regional barge companies in South and Central America on how to build or convert their inland barges for cargo operations under closed conditions, to improve safety and conform to international standards.

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There has been an increased flow of large ships carrying hydrocarbon cargoes transiting the deep-water route of the Danish Straits (Route T) since 2022.

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