Information Papers

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 guidance provides a transparent framework that shows the relationships and responsibilities between stakeholders involved in the design, verification and validation process for dynamic positioning (DP) systems of Equipment Classes 2 and 3.

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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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