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Methanol has proven to be a safe marine fuel and has the backing of IMO following its approval. IMO’s Maritime Safety. Committee approved interim guidelines for the use of methyl and ethyl alcohol on ships during meetings in November 2020. These guidelines include provisions for the arrangement, installation, control and monitoring of machinery, equipment and systems using methyl/ethyl alcohol as fuel. The Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers developed the guidelines in the context of its work related to the IGF Code. More information: Riviera News 

Albion Marine is proud to welcome Mr. Holger Jacobsen, our Senior Engineering Specialist. Holger is one of North America's leading experts in engines and scrubbers. Apart from Albion, previously, he has worked with Teekay, Andritz, MAN, Wartsila and other companies. Holger will help boost Albion's activities in the engine, scrubber and vessel survey segment. Welcome to the team!

Albion Marine's team completed a 3D scan & survey for design concept of a Ballast Water Treatment installation which the shipping company plans to install in order to fulfill the latest Ballast Water quality requirements. The job was completed at the Port of Vancouver. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, our team has been ready to work. We have been of great support to our clients, colleagues and business partners during this crisis.

Transport Canada issued a bulletin to advise the marine industry of the Policy on Authorized Service Providers. This applies to the equipment carried on SOLAS vessels and any vessels that are required to meet Chapter III of the SOLAS Convention. It applies also to the service provider who carries out their maintenance.

SAFETY | 01/12/20 This policy implements requirements from the IMO Resolution A.761(18) (Recommendation on conditions for the approval of servicing stations for inflatable life rafts), as amended, and Resolution MSC.404(96) (Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended), relating to the maintenance, testing and servicing of life-saving appliances. This policy also sets parameters for authorizing service providers. The policy by Transport Canada covers weekly and monthly inspections that must be done by the crew, how to service inflatable equipment, how authorized service provider must service, carry maintenance or repair survival craft, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear, and authorization of service providers. More information: Government of Canada  & Read more: Safety 4 Sea