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Preparing Ships for 2026: What Technical Managers and Operators Should Expect

As 2026 approaches, ship operators and technical managers are preparing for more practical and condition-based inspections. Across the shipping industry, inspections are moving away from certificate review alone and toward how systems actually perform onboard during normal operation. This shift affects machinery, auxiliary systems, and environmental equipment. Why inspections are changing Guidance and enforcement linked […]

Ship Inspections Are Becoming More Practical: What Changed After the IMO Assembly in 2025

At the end of 2025, ship operators and technical managers reviewed inspection readiness following outcomes of the International Maritime Organization Assembly, where updated guidance on surveys and Port State Control (PSC) procedures was confirmed. These updates do not create new technical limits.They change how inspections are carried out and what inspectors focus on onboard. Why […]

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