NOTICE ON FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE SAFETY SELF-INSPECTION OF SHIPS

Published: 17 August 2023

Our correspondent in China, Huatai, advised that Wusong MSA has issued a notice on further strengthening the safety self-inspection of ships planning to enter the Yangtze Estuary deepwater channel. With effect from 15 August 2023, ships planning to enter the North Channel must conduct self-inspection of critical equipment within 12 hours prior to entering, including the main propulsion device, rudder system, main power supply and emergency power supply in accordance with the self-inspection requirements. The record must be submitted to Wusong VTS Centre by email.

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