McKENNAS INSULATION CO LTD A 60 INSULATION/LAGGING MATS/HVAC /HEAT SHIELdS/SPRAY SHIELDS/COMFORT INSULATION/SOUNDPROOFING/EXHUAST INSULATION/MANIFOLD LAGGING/PIPE LAGGING/INSULATION SURVEYS/COLD ROOM CONSTRUCTION www.mckennasinsulation.com United Kingdom
Advanced Vibration Solutions, LLC Specializing in "detuning" systems . . . preventing and eliminating damaging torsional and objectionable linear vibrations in rotating equipment. USA Florida
The Tait Marine Art Gallery The marine artwork of Shetland oil painter Jim Tait, whose seascapes are characterised by their dramatic and realistic seas and skies. Scotland
Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering CIMarE was incorporated by Federal Charter in April 1976 to advance and promote in Canada the science and practice of marine engineering, naval engineering, naval architecture, ocean engineering, marine electrics and electronics, control engineering. Canada
Third Maritime Safety Package
1/3/2006
The EU Commission has adopted proposals for "Erika III" - the Third Maritime Safety Package. Seven proposals were sent to the Council and the European Parliament for discussion and comment. The proposals address a revised European port state control regime, a common approach to accident investigation, licensing of classification societies, minimum flag state rules, financial responsibility and maritime traffic and monitoring.
Particular issues addressed in the proposals are:
Sanctions imposed on substandard ships are to be stepped up, including extending the provision for banning for repeated detentions to all categories of ships; the proposal introduces a Community target of inspecting 100% of ships, while reducing the burden of inspections on high-quality ships.
The existing directive on classification societies is strengthened, including the proposed establishment of an independent quality-control system and the introduction of more gradual and proportionate financial penalties.
The Directive on traffic monitoring is to be amended to improve the legal framework on places of refuge for ships in distress.
A harmonized European framework for carrying out investigations following accidents and to make the investigating bodies more independent.
A provision that enhances the role of pilots in the early detection of possible defects on board ships.
A requirement that shipowners be obliged to take out an insurance policy or other financial security for third-party damage, which will also cover the costs of repatriating seafarers in case of abandonment.
