Maritime Compliance Articles

Plain-English guides to the regulations shaping maritime compliance.

Understand the Rules Before They Reach Your Fleet

Every article below breaks a single regulation down into plain English — what it covers, who it applies to, and the dates that matter. Grouped by the Varuna Sentinels solution it supports, newest first. Written and maintained by the Varuna Sentinels BV compliance team.

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Computer Based Training

5 articles
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Competency and shipboard-operations articles that underpin our STCW-aligned Computer Based Training courses.

Bridge Resource Management (IMO Model Course 1.22)

Bridge Resource Management (IMO Model Course 1.22)

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Chemical Hazards and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Chemical Hazards and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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Biofouling Regulations and Preparation

Biofouling Regulations and Preparation

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Anchoring Operations: Safe and Efficient Vessel Anchoring

Anchoring Operations: Safe and Efficient Vessel Anchoring

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IHM Maintenance

3 articles
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The Inventory of Hazardous Materials through a vessel’s life — what must be listed, certified and kept current.

What is the SOLAS II-2 PFOS Amendment?

What is the SOLAS II-2 PFOS Amendment?

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What is the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)?

What is the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)?

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VSMPS Maritime Procurement System

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Compliant sourcing, supplier documentation and procurement data for marine buyers and suppliers.

Coming Soon Articles for the VSMPS Maritime Procurement System are on the way. Explore the solution in the meantime.

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Life Cycle Assessment

3 articles
Open Life Cycle Assessment

Well-to-wake and whole-of-life carbon — the fuel, intensity and net-zero frameworks that drive lifecycle assessment.

What is the IMO Net-Zero Framework?

What is the IMO Net-Zero Framework?

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Circular Maritime Economy

2 articles
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Safe, environmentally sound ship recycling and the circular reuse of maritime materials.

What is the Hong Kong Convention (HKC)?

What is the Hong Kong Convention (HKC)?

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What is the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR)?

What is the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR)?

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Live Reporting Portal

6 articles
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Monitoring, reporting and verification regimes — the data your fleet must collect, rate and disclose.

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