Other news from this ISM News Update:

• SOLAS Chapter V – Safety of navigation – Magnetic Compass – deviation and adjustment
• Safety Improvement Sheets from NSI nr 7 – Lookout
• Inventory of Hazardous Materials and Ship Recycling from 26 June 2025 for all ships > 500 GT
• Fire-fighting foam containing PFAS no longer permitted on board
• Upcoming Lloyd’s Register Training: ISM/ISPS/MLC Internal Auditor – Rotterdam, 9–11 Sept 2025

New pubblication of ISPS interpretation by IL&T

The “Consolidated Interpretations of the Security Rules and Regulations by the Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate” has been republished as version 19 and is valid from 14 July 2025.

This publication is required on all Dutch-flagged vessels subject to ISPS (over 500 GT, passenger ships, and offshore platforms). The document can be downloaded here.

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