Advances in Regulatory Framework in Shipping and Its Compliance

Commodore Syed Ariful Islam, (TAS), ndc, psc, BN (retd)

Advances in Regulatory Framework in Shipping and Its Compliance

Commodore Syed Ariful Islam, (TAS), ndc, psc, BN (retd)
Director General, Department of Shipping
arif563@hotmail.com

Keywords: Goal, Based, Construction, IMO, Codes, Conventions, and, Compliance,

Abstract

Global shipping industry carries about 90% of the world’s cargo by different specialized type of ships. Therefore, shipping demands to be safe at all stages of transportation. Hence, the entire shipping industry goes through a strict regulatory regime enforced by the flag state and or through the port state control measures or by approved classification society surveyors. The recent advancement in the regulatory framework adopted by IMO especially on ship construction and the reduction of Green House Gas (GHG) emission is one of the milestone achievements for ensuring future green shipping. It is essential that all the member states follow these regulations at all phases of ships’ life cycle. Non-compliances are generally detected through Port State Control Measures and in such cases, the ship may be detained by the port state. Although international rules are meant for ocean going ships in international trade, they may also be applicable for domestic shipping. This paper aims at analyzing advances in regulatory frameworks developed at IMO for compliance by the global shipping industry and then will have an overview on the constructional procedures of domestic shipping in Bangladesh along with compliance issues. In doing so, the regulatory framework adopted by IMO for the construction of ships to achieve functional requirements with safety and also to maintain green shipping has been studied through literature review and some primary and secondary data. It has been revealed that compliance of rules and regulations can lead the industry towards achieving goal based standard and green shipping. Domestic shipping industries can also be benefitted from the compliance of relevant rules and regulations in shipping and ensure the safety of ships, its personnel and the marine environment.

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