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IMO Conventions, Codes and AmendmentsMandatory requirements entering into force between 2010 and 2025

Updated to November 2013

IMO Conventions, Codes and Amendments

Mandatory requirements entering into force between 2010 and 2025

Updated to November 2013

IMO CONVENTIONS, CODES AND AMENDMENTS

November 2013

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INTRODUCTION

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is a specialised agency established by the United Nations in 1948 to deal the safety of life at sea and pollution prevention.

Since its establishment, the IMO has adopted nearly 50 conventions, numerous protocols and amendments, and well over 800 codes and recommendations, covering a wide range of subjects. It is sufficient to mention SOLAS, MARPOL and Load Line Conventions to illustrate the importance of the IMO in worldwide maritime activities.

In addition, the IMO has developed a number of amendments to existing instruments.

RINA has always taken an active role in the IMO technical subcommittees, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).

This publication contains a summary of the mandatory requirements adopted by IMO up to and including those adopted in May 2013 at MSC 92 (e.g. amendments to SOLAS, MARPOL and other IMO conventions and codes) entering into force between 2010 and 2025, listed in chronological order with respect to their application date. Adopted mandatory instruments for which dates of entry into force have yet to be established, have also been included.

Reference to the previous editions of this publication should be made for mandatory requirements that entered into force prior to 1 January 2010.

Three different indexes have been inserted to help readers to better identify the requirements of interest to them:

1. a chronological index with respect to the application date of the requirements;

2. an alphabetical index with respect to the IMO mandatory instruments; and

3. a ship-type index, for new and existing ships respectively, showing the requirements applicable to each ship type at a given date.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX

• ALPHABETICAL INDEX

• SHIP-TYPE INDEX

• NOTES

• LEGEND

• PART 1 – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS ENTERING INTO FORCE BETWEEN 2010 AND 2025

• PART 2 - MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS WITH ENTRY INTO FORCE DATE PENDING

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CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX (with respect to the application dates)

PART 1 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS ENTERING INTO FORCE BETWEEN 2010 AND 2025 ............................................................................................................................................. 24

2010 ............................................................................................................................................. 25

1 JANUARY 2010 ................................................................................................................................ 25

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 25

2008 Amendments (first set) 25

1994 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFT) .......... 27

2008 Amendments 27



IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS) .................................... 28

2008 Amendments 28

ESP (ENHANCED SURVEY PROGRAMME) - RESOLUTION A.744(18) .................................. 29

2008 Amendments 29

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988 ............................................................................................................ 30 2008 Amendments 30

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 30

Revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” 30

Revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form” 31

Revised Guidelines on Implementation of Effluent Standards and Performance Tests for Sewage Treatment Plants 33

BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS’ BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS) (*) .................................... 34

New convention not yet in force 34

1 JULY 2010 ....................................................................................................................................... 36

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 36

2004 Amendments (second set) 36




FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM) ....................................... 45




2006 Amendments 46


2006 Amendments 46

2008 IS CODE (INTERNATIONAL INTACT STABILITY) ........................................................... 47 Entry into force 47

ISM CODE (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT) ........................................................ 47

2008 Amendments 47

LSA CODE (INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE) .................................................... 48


2008 Amendments 49

LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 .................................................................................................. 49 2008 Amendments 49

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 50

Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” 50

NOx TECHNICAL CODE ............................................................................................................. 62 Revised NOx Technical Code 62

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1 AUGUST 2010 .................................................................................................................................. 64

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 64

2006 Amendments to the revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” 64

1 OCTOBER 2010 ............................................................................................................................... 65

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 65

1992 Amendments 65


2011 ............................................................................................................................................. 66

1 JANUARY 2011 ................................................................................................................................ 66

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 66


2009 Amendments 68

IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES) ................................ 70

Entry into force 70



SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988 ............................................................................................................ 72 2009 Amendments 72

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 73





1 MAY 2011 ........................................................................................................................................ 81

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 81

Effective date of discharge requirements in Annex V for Wider Caribbean Region Special Area 81

1 JULY 2011 ....................................................................................................................................... 82

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 82

2009 Amendments 82

1 AUGUST 2011 .................................................................................................................................. 83

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 83


2010 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” 83

31 DECEMBER 2011 ........................................................................................................................... 85



2012 ............................................................................................................................................. 86

1 JANUARY 2012 ................................................................................................................................ 86

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 86



FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM) ....................................... 87


IBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK) ....................................................... 88

2006 Amendments 88

IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS) .................................... 89

2010 Amendments 89

LSA CODE (INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE) .................................................... 89

2010 Amendments 89

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 90


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STCW CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERES) ............................................................................. 90

2010 Manila Amendments 90

STCW CODE (CODE ON STANDARS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS) ........................................................................................ 92

2010 Manila Amendments to Part A 92

CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS) ............................... 93

2010 Amendments 93



1 FEBRUARY 2012 .............................................................................................................................. 95

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 95

2010 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Prevention of air pollution from ships” 95

1 APRIL 2012 ..................................................................................................................................... 96

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 96


1 JULY 2012 ....................................................................................................................................... 97

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 97


2009 Amendments 97


FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM) ..................................... 100


2010 FTP CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES, 2010) ............................................................................................................... 101

Entry into force 101

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988 .......................................................................................................... 102 2010 Amendments 102

1 AUGUST 2012 ................................................................................................................................ 103

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 103


29 SEPTEMBER 2012 ........................................................................................................................ 104

STCW-F CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995) ................................... 104


2013 ........................................................................................................................................... 105

1 JANUARY 2013 .............................................................................................................................. 105

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 105


IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES) .............................. 106

2011 Amendments 106

LSA CODE (INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE) .................................................. 107

2011 Amendments 107

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 108

2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” 108

Revised Annex V “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships” 110


1 JULY 2013 ..................................................................................................................................... 117

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 117

2009 Amendments 117


2010 FTP CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES, 2010) ............................................................................................................... 119

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MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 119


1 AUGUST 2013 ................................................................................................................................ 122

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 122

Regional arrangements for port reception facilities under MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V 122


NOx TECHNICAL CODE ........................................................................................................... 122 2012 Amendments to the revised NOx Technical Code 122

2014 ........................................................................................................................................... 124

DATE OF FIRST SURVEY AFTER 2014 ANNIVERSARY DATE OF DELIVERY ...................................... 124

BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS’ BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS) (*) .................................. 124


1 JANUARY 2014 .............................................................................................................................. 126

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 126


2011 ESP CODE ........................................................................................................................ 127




2000 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFT) ........ 128

2012 Amendments 128

IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS) .................................. 128

2012 Amendments 128

LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 ................................................................................................ 129 2012 Amendments (first set) 129

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 129

Revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form” 129


1 JUNE 2014 ..................................................................................................................................... 131

IBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK) ..................................................... 131

2012 Amendments 131

1 JULY 2014 ..................................................................................................................................... 132

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 132

2009 Amendments 132

2011 Amendments 133




LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 ................................................................................................ 137 2012 Amendments (second set) 137

CODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPS ........................................................................ 138 Entry into force 138



1 OCTOBER 2014 ............................................................................................................................. 140

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 140

2013 Amendments to Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” 140

2015 ........................................................................................................................................... 141

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1 JANUARY 2015 .............................................................................................................................. 141

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 141


2013 Amendments 141


2013 Amendments 142


2013 Amendments 143

IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES) .............................. 144

2013 Amendments 144

ISM CODE (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT) ...................................................... 145

2013 Amendments 145

CODE FOR RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS ........................................................................ 145 Entry into force 145

LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 ................................................................................................ 146 2013 Amendments 146

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 146



2013 Amendments to Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” 147

2013 Amendments to Annex II “Regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk” 148

CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS) ............................. 148

2013 Amendments 148

1 JULY 2015 ..................................................................................................................................... 149

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 149

2009 Amendments 149

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 149


2016 ........................................................................................................................................... 152

DATE OF FIRST SURVEY AFTER 2016 ANNIVERSARY DATE OF DELIVERY ...................................... 152

BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS’ BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS) (*) .................................. 152


1 JANUARY 2016 .............................................................................................................................. 154

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 154


2013 Amendments 155

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 155



1 JULY 2016 ..................................................................................................................................... 158

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 158

2009 Amendments 158


2017 ........................................................................................................................................... 160

1 JANUARY 2017 .............................................................................................................................. 160

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 160

2013 Amendments 160

1 JULY 2017 ..................................................................................................................................... 161

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 161

2009 Amendments 161


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2018 ........................................................................................................................................... 163

1 JANUARY 2018 .............................................................................................................................. 163

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 163

2013 Amendments 163

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 163


1 JULY 2018 ..................................................................................................................................... 165

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 165

2009 Amendments 165


2019 ........................................................................................................................................... 166

1 JULY 2019 ..................................................................................................................................... 166

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 166

2011 Amendments 166


2020 ........................................................................................................................................... 167

1 JANUARY 2020 .............................................................................................................................. 167

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 167



1 JULY 2020 ..................................................................................................................................... 169

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 169


2025 ........................................................................................................................................... 170

1 JANUARY 2025 .............................................................................................................................. 170

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 170


PART 2 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS WITH ENTRY INTO FORC E DATE PENDING ... 171

BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS’ BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS) ....................................... 172

New convention 172

CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS) ............................. 177

1993 Amendments 177

HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 ..................................................................................... 177

New convention 177

SFV-P 1977 (TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS) ................................................................................................................... 182

1993 Protocol to the Convention 182

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX (with respect to the mandatory IMO Instruments)

B

BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CO NTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS’ BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENT S)

New Convention not yet in force – 1 January 2010 34 New Convention not yet in force – 1 January 2011 79 New Convention not yet in force – 31 December 2011 85 New Convention not yet in force – 1 January 2012 94 New Convention not yet in force – Date of first survey after 2014 anniversary date of delivery

124

New Convention not yet in force – Date of first survey after 2016 anniversary date of delivery

152

New Convention – Date pending 172

C

CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAIN ERS)

2010 Amendments – 1 January 2012 93 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 148 1993 Amendments – Date pending 177

E

ESP (ENHANCED SURVEY PROGRAMME) - RESOLUTION A.744( 18)

2008 Amendments – 1 January 2010 29

INTERNATIONAL CODE ON THE ENHANCED PROGRAMME OF INS PECTIONS DURING SURVEYS OF BULK CARRIERS AND OIL TANKERS, 20 11 (2011 ESP CODE)

Entry into force – 1 January 2014 127

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FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM )

2006 Amendments (first set) – 1 July 2010 45 2006 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2010 45 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2012 87 2010 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2012 100 2012 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2014 127 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2014 136

2010, FTP CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES, 2010)

Entry into force – 1 July 2012 101 Entry into force - 1 July 2013 119

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1994 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIG H-SPEED CRAFT)

2008 Amendments – 1 January 2010 27 2006 Amendments – 1 July 2010 46 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 142

2000 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIG H-SPEED CRAFT)

2008 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2010 28 2006 Amendments – 1 July 2010 46 2008 Amendments (second set) – 1 January 2011 71 2012 Amendments – 1 January 2014 128 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 143

HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009

New Convention – Date pending 177

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IBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION A ND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK)

2006 Amendments – 1 January 2012 88 2012 Amendments – 1 June 2014 131

IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS)

2008 Amendments – 1 January 2010 28 2010 Amendments – 1 January 2012 89 2012 Amendments – 1 January 2014 128

IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGO ES)

Entry into force – 1 January 2011 70 2011 Amendments – 1 January 2013 106 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 144

2008, IS CODE (INTERNATIONAL INTACT STABILITY)

Entry into force – 1 July 2010 47

ISM CODE (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT)

2008 Amendments – 1 July 2010 47 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 145

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LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988

2008 Amendments – 1 July 2010 49 2012 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2014 129 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2014 137 2013 Amendments – (January 2015) 146

LSA CODE (INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE)

2006 Amendments (first set) – 1 July 2010 48

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2008 Amendments – 1 July 2010 49 2010 Amendments – 1 January 2012 89 2011 Amendments – 1 January 2013 107

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MARPOL 73/78

Revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” – 1 January 2010 30 Revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form” – 1 January 2010

31

Revised Guidelines on Implementation of Effluent Standards and Performance Tests for Sewage Treatment Plants – 1 January 2010

33

Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships “– 1 July 2010

50

2006 Amendments to the revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” – 1 August 2010

64

2009 Amendments to the revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” – 1 January 2011 73 Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships “– 1 January 2011

78

Effective date of discharge requirements in Annex V for Wider Caribbean Region Special Area – 1 May 2011

81

2010 Amendments to the revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” – 1 August 2011

83

2010 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 August 2011

83

Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships “– 1 January 2012

90

2010 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 February 2012 95 2009 Amendments to the revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” – 1 April 2012

96

2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 August 2012 103 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” – 1 January 2013 108 Revised Annex V “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships” – 1 January 2013 110 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 January 2013 112 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 July 2013 119 Regional arrangements for port reception facilities under MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V – 1 August 2013 122 2012 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 August 2013 122 Revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form” – 1 January 2014 129 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 January 2014 129 2013 Amendments to the revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by 140

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oil” – 1 October 2014 Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships “– 1 January 2015

146

2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 January 2015 147 2013 Amendments to the revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” – 1 January 2015 147 2013 Amendments to Annex II “Regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk” – 1 January 2015 148 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 July 2015 149 Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships “– 1 January 2016

155

2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” – 1 January 2016 156 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” – 1 January 2018 163 Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships “– 1 January 2020

167

2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” “– 1 January 2020 168 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 January 2025 170

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NOx TECHNICAL CODE

Revised NOx Technical Code – 1 July 2010 62 2012 Amendments to the revised NOx Technical Code – 1 August 2013 122

CODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPS

Entry into force – 1 July 2014 138

R

CODE FOR RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS

Entry into force – 1 January 2015 145

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S

SFV-P 1977 (TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION F OR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS)

1993 Protocol to the Convention – Date pending 182

SOLAS 1974

2008 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2010 25 2004 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2010 36 2006 Amendments (first set) – 1 July 2010 36 2006 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2010 38 2008 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2010 44 1992 Amendments – 1 October 2010 65 1995 Amendments (second set) – 1 October 2010 65 2008 Amendments (second set) – 1 January 2011 66 2009 Amendments – 1 January 2011 68 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2011 82 2008 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2012 86 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2012 86 2006 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2012 97 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2012 97 2010 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2012 98 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2013 105 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2013 117 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 July 2013 118 2012 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2014 126 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2014 132 2011 Amendments – 1 July 2014 133 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2014 133 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 January 2015 141 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 141 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2015 149 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2016 154 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2016 155 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2016 158 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 July 2016 158 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2017 160 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2017 161 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 July 2017 161 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2018 163 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2018 165 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2018 165 2011 Amendments – 1 July 2019 166 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2019 166 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 July 2020 169

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SOLAS PROTOCOL 1978

2012 Amendments – 1 July 2014 138

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988

2008 Amendments – 1 January 2010 30 2009 Amendments – 1 January 2011 72 2010 Amendments – 1 July 2012 102 2012 Amendments – 1 July 2014 139

STCW CODE (CODE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICA TION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS)

2010 Manila Amendments – 1 January 2012 92

STCW CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAININ G, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS)

2010 Manila Amendments – 1 January 2012 90

STCW-F CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAIN ING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL P ERSONNEL, 1995)

Entry into force – 29 September 2012 104

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SHIP-TYPE INDEX New ships

Application date All ship types General Cargo Ships

Ro-Ro Cargo Ships

Container Ships

Bulk Carriers Oil Tankers

Chemical Tankers Gas Carriers

Passenger Ships

Ro-Ro Passenger

Ships

High Speed Craft

Offshore Supply Vessels

Other ships

1 January 2010 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21

15, 16 18 5 5 13, 14, 19,

20, 21

10, 14, 20, 21

1 July 2010

24, 26, 27, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66,

67

58, 63

23, 25, 29, 30, 31, 33,35, 36, 37, 43, 45

23, 25, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 43, 45

48, 49, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67

39, 48, 49, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67

1 August 2010 69, 70, 72 71 69, 70, 72 69, 70, 72

1 January 2011 78, 79, 80, 84, 86, 88, 90, 91

76,77, 81

76 77, 81 85, 87, 89 76 83, 86, 88,

90, 91 76, 77, 81

80, 86, 88, 90, 91

1 May 2011 92 92 92 1 July 2011 93 1 August 2011 94 94 94

1 January 2012 99, 102, 103, 104, 105, 107,

108, 110 109 97, 98, 100, 106 97, 101, 106 97, 106

102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 110

102, 104,

110

1 February 2012 111 111 111 1 April 2012 112

1 July 2012

113, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125,

126, 127

115 115 115 115, 116 115, 116 126 117, 124,

126

1 August 2012 128 128 128 29 September 2012 130

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SHIP-TYPE INDEX New ships


Ro-Ro Cargo Ships

Container Ships



Passenger Ships

Ro-Ro Passenger

Ships

High Speed Craft


Other ships

1 January 2013

133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 139, 140, 142, 144,

145, 149

132,146 147,148

146, 148 146, 147,

148 132, 146, 147, 148

131, 146, 147, 148 146, 147, 148 146, 147, 148 146, 148 146, 148

136, 137, 139, 140, 142, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148,

149

132

136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145,

149

1 July 2013 153 151,154155

151,154 151, 154,

155 151, 154,

155 152, 154, 155 154, 155 154, 155 154 154

153, 154, 155

151 153

1 August 2013 156 156 156

1 January 2014 159, 168, 170, 164

161, 167, 169

161, 167, 169

161, 167, 169

161, 162, 163, 167,

169 160, 162, 163 160

158, 161, 165, 167,

169

158, 161, 167, 169,

165

161,164, 166

167,169, 170

161, 167, 169

164, 168, 170

1 June 2014 172

1 July 2014

175, 176, 181, 182, 183, 184, 186, 187, 189, 191, 193, 194,

195, 196

174, 180, 188, 190

174, 180, 185, 188,

190

174, 180, 188, 190

174, 180, 188, 190

190, 192 190, 192 190 179 179, 185 187, 188, 189, 191

180,188, 190

187, 189, 190, 191,

193

1 October 2014 197 197 197

1 January 2015 198, 200, 204,

205 203, 206

206, 207 203, 206 206 206 206 199 199 201, 202, 204, 205

203 204, 205

1 July 2015 209,210 209 209, 210 209, 210 209, 210 209, 210 209, 210 209 209 209, 210 1 January 2016 214 212 216 216 214 214 1 July 2016 218 218 1 July 2017 221 221 1 July 2018 225 1 July 2019 227, 228

1 January 2020 229, 230 232 232 232 232 232 232 229, 230,

232 229, 230

1 July 2020 233 233 1 January 2025 234 234 234 234 234 234 234 Date pending A, C B B B A, B, C C, D

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SHIP-TYPE INDEX

Existing ships


Ro-Ro Cargo Ships

Container Ships



Passenger Ships

Ro-Ro Passenger

Ships

High Speed Craft


Other ships

1 January 2010 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 17,

19, 20 15, 16

12, 13, 14, 19, 20

10, 14, 20

1 July 2010

24, 26, 27, 28, 40, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68

22 22 22 22 22, 58, 63 22 22 23, 25 23, 25

46, 47, 49, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68

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49, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68

1 August 2010 71 1 October 2010 73 73, 74

1 January 2011 78, 80, 84, 86,

88 75, 76, 77, 81

75, 76 75 77, 81 85, 87, 89 75 75, 76 82, 83, 86,

88 75, 76, 77,

81 80, 86, 88

1 May 2011 92 92 92 1 August 2011 94 94 94 31 December 2011 95 95 95

1 January 2012 102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 108

96 96 96, 109 96 96, 97, 106 96, 97, 101, 106 96, 97, 106 102, 104, 105, 107,

108 96 102, 104,

1 February 2012 111 111 111 1 April 2012 112

1 July 2012

114, 117, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 126,

127

116 116 126 117, 124,

126

1 August 2012 128, 129 128 128, 129 29 September 2012 130

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Existing ships


Ro-Ro Cargo Ships

Container Ships



Passenger Ships

Ro-Ro Passenger

Ships

High Speed Craft


Other ships

1 January 2013

133, 135, 136, 137, 139, 140, 142, 144, 145,

149

132 132

136, 137, 139, 140, 142, 144, 145, 149

132

136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145,

149 1 July 2013 153 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 153 150 153 2014 157 157 157

1 January 2014 159, 168, 170, 171

161, 167, 169

161, 167, 169

161, 167, 169

161, 162, 163, 167,

169 160, 162, 163 160

161, 167, 169

161, 167, 169

161, 166, 167, 169,

170

161, 167, 169

168. 170, 171

1 June 2014 172

1 July 2014 175, 182, 184, 186, 187, 195,

196

173, 177, 178

173, 177,178

173, 177,178

173, 177, 178

173 173 173 174, 177,

178 174, 177,

178 177,

178,187 173, 177,

178 187

1 October 2014 197 197 197

1 January 2015 200, 204, 205 203, 206 206 203, 206 206 206 206 199 199 201, 202, 204, 205

203 204, 205

1 July 2015 208 208 208 2016 211 211 211 1 January 2016 213, 215 215 215 1 July 2016 217 217 217 217 217 1 January 2017 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 1 July 2017 220 220 220 220 220 1 January 2018 222 222 222 222 222 222 222 223 223 222 1 July 2018 226 224 224 224 224 224 1 July 2019 227, 228

1 January 2020 229, 230, 231 232 232 232 232 232 232 229, 230 229, 230,

231 Date pending A, C B B B A, B, C C, D

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NOTES

• Ship-type index : the numbers and letters shown in the ship-type index correspond to the set of requirements described in Part 1 (the numbers) and Part 2 (the letters).

• All ships: include all ship types other than high speed craft and other ships.

• High speed craft: includes both passenger and cargo high speed craft.

• Other ships: includes fixed and floating platforms, FPSOs (floating production, storage and offloading facilities), FSUs (floating storage units), mobile offshore drilling units, stationary vessels, nuclear passenger and cargo ships, fishing vessels, livestock carriers.

• Constructed: means keel laid.

• Application scheme : when requirements apply to new ships according to the following scheme:

i. for which the building contract is placed on or after [date XXX]; or

ii. in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid on or after [date YYY]; or

iii. the delivery of which is on or after [date ZZZ]

it means that:

.1 if a building contract signing date occurs on or after date XXX, then, those requirements apply;

.2 only in the absence of a building contract does the keel laying date criteria apply and, if a ship’s keel laying date occurs on or after date YYY, then, those requirements apply; and

.3 regardless of the building contract signing date or keel laying date, if a ship’s delivery date occurs on or after date ZZZ, then, those requirements apply except in the case where the Administration has accepted that the delivery of the ships was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the shipbuilder and the owner (refer to Unified Interpretation of “Unforeseen delay in the delivery of ships” in MSC.1/Circ.1247 and MARPOL Annex I, Unified Interpretation 4). The delivery means the completion date (day, month and year) of the survey on which the certificate is based (i.e. the initial survey before the ship is put into service and certificate issued for the first time) as entered on the relevant statutory certificates.

The date on which the building contract is placed for optional ships should be interpreted to be the date on which the original building contract to construct the series of ships is signed between the ship owner and the shipbuilder provided:

.1 the option for construction of the optional ship(s) is ultimately exercised within the period of one year after the date of the original building contract for the series of ships; and

.2 the optional ships are of the same design plans and constructed by the same shipbuilder as that for the series of ships.

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LEGEND

Application date Regulatory instrument to which the requirements belong (IMO conventions, codes, etc.)

Amendments (identified by the date of their adoption) or new entries (identified by the title of the IMO instrument)

Number or letter identifying one or more requirements having the same application field Application field: ships to

which the requirements apply

Short description of the requirements

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PART 1

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS ENTERING

INTO FORCE BETWEEN 2010 AND 2025

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2010

1 January 2010

SOLAS 1974

2008 Amendments (first set)

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.256(84) on 16 May 2008, consist of the following modifications to Chapters II-1, II-2, III and IV and Certificates:

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1. Chapter II-1- Construction – Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installation

a) The title of Regulation II-1/3-4 “Emergency towing arrangements on tankers” is changed into “Emergency towing arrangements and procedures” and a new paragraph is added requiring all ships to be provided with a ship-specific emergency towing procedure according to the following scheme:

- all passenger ships, not later than 1 January 2010 ;

- cargo ships constructed on or after 1 January 2010 ;

- cargo ships constructed before 1 January 2010, not later than 1 January 2012.

Such a procedure, that can be developed according to the guidelines in MSC.1/Circ.1255, shall be carried aboard the ship for use in emergency situations, and shall be based on existing arrangements and equipment available on board the ship and shall include:

- drawings of fore and aft deck showing possible emergency towing arrangements;

- inventory of equipment on board that can be used for emergency towing;

- means and methods of communication; and

- sample procedures to facilitate the preparation for and conducting of emergency towing operations.

Passenger and cargo ships/ New and existing

2 b) A new Regulation II-1/3-9 “Means of embarkation on and disembarkation from ships” is added, requiring ship constructed on or after 1 January 2010 to be provided with means of embarkation on and disembarkation from ships for use in port and in port related operations, such as gangways and accommodation ladders, to be constructed and installed on the basis of Guidelines for construction, installation, maintenance and inspection/survey of means of embarkation and disembarkation (MSC.1/Circ.1331

All ships/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2010

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dated 11 June 2009).

3 For all ships, means of embarkation and disembarkation shall be inspected and maintained making reference to the above-mentioned Guidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1331).

All ships/ New and existing

4 2. Chapter II-2- Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction

a) A new paragraph 4.1.5 is added to Regulation II-2/10 “Fire fighting” requiring, by the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 January 2010, fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems for the protection of machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms on ships constructed before 1 July 2002 to have two separate releasing controls.

All ships/ Constructed before 1 July 2002

5 b) Amendments to Regulation II-2/20 “Protection of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces” are introduced to improve the safety of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces on ships against the accumulation of large quantities of water. These amendments consist in:

- modifications to paragraph 6.1.4 to require that Guidelines for the drainage of fire-fighting water from closed vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces (MSC.1/Circ.1320 dated 11 June 2009) be taken into account for ships constructed on or after 1 January 2010 where fixed water-spraying systems are fitted:

� when fitting scuppers in the spaces above the bulkhead deck of passenger ships so as to ensure that water accumulating on the deck during the operation of the fixed pressure water-spraying system is rapidly discharged directly overboard;

Passenger ships, ro-ro passenger ships/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2010

6 � when sizing the drainage system in passenger ships and cargo ships to remove no less than 125% of the combined capacity of both the water spraying system pumps and the required number of fire hose nozzles.

Passenger ships, ro-ro passenger ships, cargo ships/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2010

7 - Addition of new paragraph 6.1.5 requiring, for closed vehicle, ro-ro spaces and special category spaces on all (new and existing) ships where fixed water-spraying systems are fitted, to provide means to prevent the blockage of drainage arrangements taking into account the above-mentioned Guidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1320). Ships constructed before 1 January 2010 shall comply with these requirements by the first survey after 1 January 2010.

Passenger ships, ro-ro passenger and cargo ships/ New and existing

8 3. Chapter III- Life Saving Appliances and Arrangements

Regulation III/6.2.2 “Radar transponders” and Regulation III/26.2.5 “Additional requirements for ro-ro passenger ships” are amended to change the term “radar transponder” into “search and rescue locating device” that can be either a radar transponder (SART) or an AIS search and rescue transmitter (AIS-SART) and should be capable of operating either in the 9 GHz band or on frequencies dedicated to AIS. The search and rescue locating devices installed on board on or after 1 January 2010 shall conform to the applicable performance

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standards not inferior to those in Resolution A.802(19) as amended by Resolution MSC.247(83) (Performance standards for survival craft radar transponders for use in search and rescue operations) and in Resolution MSC.246(83) (Performance standards for survival craft AIS search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SART) for use in search and rescue operations).

apply to devices installed on board on or after 1 January 2010)

9 4. Chapter IV - Radiocommunications

Paragraph 1.3 of Regulation IV/7 “Radio equipment: General” is amended to change the term “radar transponder” into “search and rescue locating device” that can be either a radar transponder (SART) or an AIS search and rescue transmitter (AIS-SART) and should be capable of operating either in the 9 GHz band or on frequencies dedicated to AIS. The search and rescue locating devices installed on board on or after 1 January 2010 shall conform to the applicable performance standards not inferior to those in Resolution A.802(19) as amended by Resolution MSC.247(83) (Performance standards for survival craft radar transponders for use in search and rescue operations) and in Resolution MSC.246(83) (Performance standards for survival craft AIS search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SART) for use in search and rescue operations).


10 5. Appendix- Certificates

The Record of Equipment of the following certificates is amended in order to change the item ”Number of radar transponders” into ”Number of search and rescue locating devices”: Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, Cargo Ship Radio Certificate, Nuclear Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, Nuclear Cargo Ship Safety Certificate.

Passenger and cargo ships, including nuclear ones/ New and existing

The amendment to SOLAS Chapter XI-1, adopted by Resolution MSC.257(84) on 16 May 2008, consists of the following:

11 New Regulation XI-1/6 “Additional requirements for the investigation of marine casualties and incidents” requires each Administration, from 1 January 2010, to conduct investigations of marine casualties and incidents in accordance with the provisions of a new Casualty Investigation Code, adopted by Resolution MSC.255(84).


1994 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFT)

2008 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.259(84) on 16 May 2008, consist of the following:

12 Changes in subparagraph 2 of paragraph 8.2.1 of Chapter 8 “Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements” and in subparagraph 3 of paragraph 14.6.1 of Chapter 14 “Radiocommunications”, the term “radar transponder” into “search and rescue locating device” that can be either a radar transponder (SART) or an AIS search and rescue

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transmitter (AIS-SART) and should be capable of operating either in the 9 GHz band or on frequencies dedicated to AIS. The search and rescue locating devices installed on board on or after 1 January 2010 shall conform to the applicable performance standards not inferior to those in Resolution A.802(19) as amended by Resolution MSC.247(83) (Performance standards for survival craft radar transponders for use in search and rescue operations) and in Resolution MSC.246(83) (Performance standards for survival craft AIS search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SART) for use in search and rescue operations).

craft/ Constructed on or after 1 January 1996 but before 1 July 2002




13 Changes in subparagraph 2 of paragraph 8.2.1 of Chapter 8 “Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements” and in subparagraph 3 of paragraph 14.7.1 of Chapter 14 “Radiocommunications”, the term “radar transponder” into “search and rescue locating device” that can be either a radar transponder (SART) or an AIS search and rescue transmitter (AIS-SART) and should be capable of operating either in the 9 GHz band or on frequencies dedicated to AIS. The search and rescue locating devices installed on board on or after 1 January 2010 shall conform to the applicable performance standards not inferior to those in Resolution A.802(19) as amended by Resolution MSC.247(83) (Performance standards for survival craft radar transponders for use in search and rescue operations) and in Resolution MSC.246(83) (Performance standards for survival craft AIS search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SART) for use in search and rescue operations).

Cargo high-speed craft ≥ 500 GT and passenger high-speed craft/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2002


2008 Amendments

14 Amendment 34-08 to the IMDG Code, adopted by Resolution MSC.262(84) on 16 May 2008, consists of changes to many provisions for certain substances, including the introduction of the new category of ”dangerous goods in excepted quantities” in addition to the existing one of “dangerous goods in limited quantities”. SOLAS Contracting Governments may apply the aforementioned amendments in whole or in part on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2009.

All ships carrying dangerous goods/ New and existing

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ESP (ENHANCED SURVEY PROGRAMME) - RESOLUTION A.744(18)

2008 Amendments

The amendments to Resolution A.744(18), adopted by Resolution MSC.261(84) on 16 May 2008, consist in changing Annex A “Guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers” as follows:

15 1. The existing text of Annex A is titled:

“Part A

Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers Having Single-Side Skin

Construction”

2. The text of paragraph 1.1.1 is replaced by the following: “The Guidelines should apply to all self-propelled bulk carriers of 500 gross tonnage and above having single-side skin construction. Where a bulk carrier has a combination of single- and double-side skin construction, the relevant requirements of parts A and B should apply to that construction, as applicable”.

Bulk carriers ≥ 500 GT having single-side skin construction/ New and existing

16 3. After Part A, the following new part is inserted:

“Part B

Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers Having Double-Side Skin

Construction”

These Guidelines apply to all self-propelled bulk carriers of 500 gross tonnage and above having double-side skin construction. Where a bulk carrier has a combination of single- and double-side skin construction, the relevant requirements of parts A and B should apply to that construction, as applicable.

The Guidelines apply to surveys of hull structure and piping systems in way of cargo holds, cofferdams, pipe tunnels, void spaces within the cargo length area and all ballast tanks. The surveys should be carried out during the surveys prescribed by Regulation I/10 of the SOLAS Convention.

The Guidelines contain the extent of examination, thickness measurements and tank testing. The survey should be extended when substantial corrosion and/or structural defects are found and include additional close-up survey when necessary.

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SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988

2008 Amendments


17 The Record of Equipment of the following certificates is modified in order to change the item ”Number of radar transponders” into ”Number of search and rescue locating devices”:

– Passenger Ship Safety Certificate;

– Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate;

– Cargo Ship Radio Certificate; and

– Cargo Ship Safety Certificate.

Passenger and cargo ships/ New and existing

MARPOL 73/78

Revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil”

The revised Annex I, adopted by Resolution MEPC.117(52) on 15 October 2004, contains, inter alia, the following requirements:

18 Regulation 23 “Accidental oil outflow performance”: in order to provide protection against oil pollution in the event of collision or standing, the following requirements shall be applied to oil tankers delivered on or after 1 January 2010 :

– for oil tankers of 5000 DWT and above, the mean oil outflow parameter shall be assessed using a probabilistic approach; and

– for oil tankers of less than 5000 DWT, the length of each cargo tank shall be limited as already prescribed in Regulation 24 “Limitation of size and arrangements of cargo tanks” of previous version of MARPOL Annex I.

Oil tanker delivered on or after 1 January 2010 means an oil tanker:

.1 for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2007; or

.2 in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2007; or

.3 the delivery of which is on or after 1 January 2010 ; or

.4 which has undergone a major conversion:

4.1 for which the contract is placed on or after 1 January 2007; or

4.2 in the absence of a contract, the construction work of which is begun on or after 1 July 2007; or

4.3 which is completed on or after 1 January 2010 .

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Revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention o f pollution by harmful substances in packaged form”

The revised Annex III, adopted by Resolution MEPC.156(55) on 13 October 2006, is rearranged and substantial modifications are introduced. The main changes are:

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1. The existing title of MARPOL Annex III is replaced by the following: “Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by harmful substances carried by sea in packaged form”;

2. Regulation 1 “Application”:

a) Field of application of the Annex: all ships carrying harmful substances in packaged form. In particular:

− for the purpose of this Annex, “harmful substances” are those substances which are identified as marine pollutants in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) or which meet the criteria in the Appendix of this Annex;

− for the purposes of this Annex, “packaged form” is defined as the forms of containment specified for harmful substances in the IMDG Code.

b) The carriage of harmful substances is prohibited, except in accordance with the provisions of this Annex.

c) To supplement the provisions of this Annex, the Government of each Party to the Convention shall issue, or cause to be issued, detailed requirements on packing, marking, labelling, documentation, stowage, quantity limitations and exceptions for preventing or minimizing pollution of the marine environment by harmful substances (Refer to IMDG Code adopted by MSC.122(75)).

d) For the purposes of this Annex, empty packagings which have been used previously for the carriage of harmful substances shall themselves be treated as harmful substances unless adequate precautions are taken to ensure that they contain no residue that is harmful to the marine environment.

e) The requirements of this Annex do not apply to ship’s stores and equipment.

3. Regulation 2 “Packing”: packages are to be adequate to minimize the hazard to the marine environment, having regard to their specific contents.

4. Regulation 3 “Marking and labelling”: the following marking and labelling procedures and exemptions for packages containing harmful substances are to be followed:

a) packages containing a harmful substance shall be durably marked with the correct technical name (trade names alone shall not be used) and, further, shall be durably marked or labelled to indicate that the substance is a marine pollutant. Such identification shall be supplemented where possible by any other means, for example, by use of the relevant United Nations number;

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b) the method of marking the correct technical name and of affixing labels on packages containing a harmful substance shall be such that this information will still be identifiable on packages surviving at least three months’ immersion in the sea. In considering suitable marking and labelling, account shall be taken of the durability of the materials used and of the surface of the package;

c) packages containing small quantities of harmful substances may be exempted from the marking requirements (refer to the specific exemptions provided for in the IMDG Code, Resolution MSC.122(75), as amended).

5. Regulation 4 “Documentation”: the regulation provides information about form, content and revision of documents relating to the carriage of harmful substances by sea. In particular:

a) the correct technical name of each dangerous substance shall be used (not trade names);

b) the shipping documents supplied by the shipper shall include or be accompanied by a signed certificate or declaration that the shipment offered for carriage is properly packaged and marked, labelled or placarded as appropriate and in proper condition for carriage to minimize the hazard;

c) every ship carrying dangerous goods shall have a special list or manifest setting forth the harmful substances on board and the location thereof;

d) at any stopover , after any loading and unloading operations, a revision of the documents listing the harmful substances taken on board after any loading or unloading operations shall be made available;

e) possibility to combine the documents required by International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (special list or manifest or a detailed stowage plan, required by this regulation for the carriage of dangerous goods) with those for dangerous goods.

6. Regulation 5 “Stowage”: harmful substances are to be properly stowed and secured so as to minimize the hazards to the marine environment without impairing the safety of the ship and persons on board.

7. Regulation 6 “Quantity limitations”: in limiting the quantity of certain harmful substances for the carriage, consideration is to be given to size, construction and equipment of the ship, as well as the packaging and nature of the carried substances.

8. Regulation 7 “Exceptions”:

a) Jettisoning of harmful substances carried in packaged form shall be prohibited, except where necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of the ship or saving life at sea;

b) subject to the provisions of the present Convention, appropriate measures based on the physical, chemical and biological properties of harmful substances shall be taken to regulate the washing of leakages overboard, provided that

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compliance with such measures would not impair the safety of the ship and persons on board.

9. Regulation 8 “Port State control on operational requirements”: In applying the following requirements, reference is to be made to the Procedures for port State control adopted by Resolution A.787(19) and amended by A.882(21):

a) a ship when in a port or an offshore terminal of another Party is subject to inspection by officers duly authorized by such Party concerning operational requirements under this Annex, where there are clear grounds for believing that the master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of pollution by harmful substances;

b) in the circumstances given in paragraph 1 of this regulation, the Party shall take such steps as will ensure that the ship shall not sail until the situation has been brought to order in accordance with the requirements of this Annex;

c) procedures relating to the port State control prescribed in article 5 of the MARPOL Convention shall apply to this regulation;

d) nothing in this regulation shall be construed to limit the rights and obligations of a Party carrying out control over operational requirements specifically provided for in the present Convention.

10. Amendment to Annex III “Criteria for the identification of harmful substances in packaged form”, to introduce the following three criteria that identify harmful substances:

a) Acute 1

b) Chronic 1

c) Chronic 2

Revised Guidelines on Implementation of Effluent St andards and Performance Tests for Sewage Treatment Plants

20 The Revised Guidelines on Implementation of Effluent Standards and Performance Tests for Sewage Treatment Plants, adopted by Resolution MEPC.159(55) on 13 October 2006, replace the existing ones in Resolution MEPC.2(VI) introducing two new parameters to be tested and reducing values of the existing other three parameters.

These revised guidelines, intended to assist Administrations and relevant Recognized Organizations in establishing an operational performance testing programme for sewage treatment plants for the purpose of type approval under Regulation 9.1.1 of the revised MARPOL Annex IV, apply to sewage treatment plants as follows:

1. plants installed on board new ships (i.e. ships the keels of which are laid or are in a similar state of construction on or after 1 January 2010); and

2. plants installed on board existing ships, if the plant’s contractual delivery date to the ship is on or after 1 January 2010, or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery of plant to the ship is on or after 1 January 2010.

All ships subjected to the provisions of MARPOL Annex IV (see Reg.2)/ New and existing

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BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS’ BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS) (*)

New convention not yet in force

21 The International Convention for the control and Management of

ships’ Ballast Water and sediments (BWM Convention) was adopted on 12 February 2004 by a Diplomatic Conference in order to regulate and control ballast water management.

The BWM Convention will enter into force twelve months after the date on which not less than thirty States, the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than thirty-five percent of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant shipping, have become parties to it.

For the management of ballast water, two main standards are defined by the Convention:

D1: ballast water exchange with an efficiency of 95% volumetric exchange (for ships exchanging ballast water by the pumping-through method, pumping through three times the volume of each ballast tank shall be considered equivalent);

D2: allowable limits on viable organisms in ballast water to be discharged, defined as maximum number and size per cubic meter (less than 10 viable organisms per cubic meter greater than or equal to 50 micrometers in minimum dimension and less than 10 viable organisms per millilitre less than 50 micrometers in minimum dimension and greater than or equal to 10 micrometers in minimum dimension). Ballast water management, in compliance with the D-2 standard, will be performed by type approved systems.

The BWM Convention requires:

1. ships constructed in 2010 and 2011:

- with a ballast water capacity of less than 5,000 cubic meters, to conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard;

- with a ballast water capacity of 5,000 cubic meters or more, to conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-1 standard until the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever occur first, after the 2016 anniversary date of delivery of the ship, after which they shall conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard;

2. ships constructed from 1 January 2012, irrespective of ballast water capacity, to conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard.

Unless decided otherwise in the future by the single Administrations or the IMO, after the entry into force date of the BWM Convention (at the moment still unknown) ships may be requested to give evidence to have conducted ballast water management according to the

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above.

(*) Please be aware that IMO Assembly (A28 – November 2013) is discussing a modified scheme for compliance with D2 standard and it may be possible that IMO decide to require compliance with D2 standard for existing ships at the anniversary date of delivery in 2016 or at the entry into force date of the BWM Convention (still unknown), if that occurs later.

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1 July 2010

SOLAS 1974

2004 Amendments (second set)

22 According to the amendments to SOLAS Regulation V/20 “Voyage Data Recorder” adopted by Resolution MSC.170(79) on 9 December 2004, the fitting of a Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDRs) on existing cargo ships is made mandatory on cargo ships of 3,000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 20,000 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2002, at the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 July 2007 but not later than 1 July 2010 .

Administrations may exempt cargo ships from the application of the above-mentioned requirements when such ships will be taken permanently out of service within two years after the implementation date specified above.

Cargo ships ≥ 3.000 GT but ≤ 20.000 GT/ Constructed before 1 July 2002

Performance standards for shipborne S-VDR were adopted by Resolution MSC.163(78) on 17 May 2004, later amended by Resolution MSC.214(81) on 12 May 2006.


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.201(81) on 18 May 2006, consist of the following modifications to Chapter II-2 on fire protection, detection and extinction, Chapter III on life-saving appliances and arrangements, Chapter IV on radiocommunications and Chapter V on safety of navigation.

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1. Chapter II-2 - Fire protection, detection and extinction

a) Amendment to paragraph 4.1.3 “Windows and sidescuttles” of Regulation II-2/9 “Containment of fire”. This regulation requires that - where automatic dedicated sprinkler heads are provided for windows facing life-saving appliances, embarkation and assembly stations, external stairs and open decks used for escape routes, and windows situated below liferaft and escape slide embarkation areas - "A-0" windows may be accepted. In this case, the sprinkler heads must either be:

− dedicated heads located above the windows, and installed in addition to the conventional ceiling sprinklers; or

− conventional ceiling sprinkler heads arranged such that the window is protected by an average application rate of at least 5 l/m2 and the additional window area is included in the calculation of the area of coverage. Windows located in the ship’s side below the lifeboat embarkation area shall have fire integrity at least equal to "A-0" class.

The amendment consists in adding to the above list the following new alternative type of sprinkler heads: water-mist nozzles that have been tested and approved in accordance with the Revised Guidelines for approval of sprinkler systems equivalent to that

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referred to in SOLAS Regulation II-2/12 (Resolution A.800(19), as amended by Resolutions MSC.265(84) and MSC.284(86)).

24 b) Amendment to Regulation II-2/15 “Arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils”, as adopted by Resolution MSC.31(63) (see SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2001). The amendments to SOLAS Regulation II-2/15 adopted by Resolution MSC.31(63) entered into force on 1 July 1998 for all ships (i.e. “new” ships (constructed on or after 1 July 1998) and “existing” ships (constructed before 1 July 1998)). However, this amendment specifies that:

− Regulations II-2/15.2.9 to II-2/15.2.12 apply to ships constructed on or after 1 February 1992 only; and

− the references to Regulations II-2/15.2.10 and II-2/15.2.11 in Regulations II-2/15.3 and II-2/15.4 apply to ships constructed on or after 1 July 1998.

All ships/ Constructed on or after 1 February 1992

25 2. Chapter III - Life-saving appliances and arrangements

Amendment to Regulation III/7 "Personal life-saving appliances”, consisting in adding the following requirements relevant to the newly defined infant lifejackets and to lifejackets for adults with large chest girth:

a) for passenger ships on voyages less than 24 h, a number of infant lifejackets equal to at least 2.5% of the number of passengers on board shall be provided;

b) for passenger ships on voyages 24 h or greater, infant lifejackets shall be provided for each infant on board.

This amendment shall apply to all passenger ships, new and existing, as clarified by MSC.1/Circ.1304, dated 10 June 2009.

Passenger ships/ New and existing

26 c) if the adult lifejackets provided are not designed to fit persons weighing up to 140 kg and with a chest girth of up to 1,750 mm, a sufficient number of suitable accessories shall be available on board to allow them to be secured to such persons.

Associated amendments to the LSA Code were adopted by Resolution MSC.207(81) (see 2006 Amendments (first set) - 1 July 2010).

All ships/ Constructed on or after 1 July 1998

27 3. Chapter IV - Radiocommunications

Amendment to Chapter IV “Radiocommunications” consisting in modifications to:

a) Regulation 7 “Radio equipment: General”: the existing text of paragraph 1.6.1 is replaced by: “capable of transmitting a distress alert through the polar orbiting satellite service operating in the 406 MHz band;”

b) Regulation 9 “Radio equipment: Sea areas A1 and A2”: the existing text of paragraph 1.3.3 is replaced by: “through the Inmarsat geostationary satellite service by a ship earth station”;

c) Regulation 10 “Radio equipment: Sea areas A1, A2 and A3”: the existing text of paragraph 1.4.3 is replaced by: “through the Inmarsat geostationary satellite service by an additional ship earth


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station.” and the existing text of paragraph 2.3.2 is replaced by: “through the Inmarsat geostationary satellite service by a ship earth station; and”.

28 4. Chapter V - Safety of navigation

Amendment to Regulation V/22 "Navigation bridge visibility” consisting in the addition of a paragraph stating that ballast water exchange may be undertaken provided that:

a) the master has determined that it is safe to do so and takes into consideration any increased blind sectors or reduced horizontal fields of vision resulting from the operation to ensure that a proper lookout is maintained at all times;

b) the operation is conducted in accordance with the ship’s ballast water management plan, taking into account the recommendations on ballast water exchange adopted by the Organization (MSC.1/Circ.1145 “Precautionary advice to masters when undertaking ballast water exchange operations” dated 13 December 2004); and

c) the commencement and termination of the operation are recorded in the ship’s record of navigational activities pursuant to Regulation V/28.

All ships with length ≥ 55m/ New and existing


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.216(82) on 8 December 2006 consist of 3 set of modifications entering into force on 1 July 2008, 1 January 2009 and 1 July 2010 respectively.

The amendments entering into force on 1 January 2009 consist of the following two new regulations of Chapter II-1 that apply to passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010 :

29 New Regulation II-1/8-1 “System capabilities after a flooding casualty on passenger ships” requiring passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010 to which new Regulation II-2/21 “Casualty threshold, safe return to port and safe areas” applies to be designed so that the systems specified in Regulation II-2/21.4 remain operational when the ship is subject to flooding of any single watertight compartment (Refer to the Performance standards for the systems and services to remain operational on passenger ships for safe return to port and orderly evacuation and abandonment after a casualty (MSC/Circ.1214)).

Passenger ships with a length ≥ 120m or 3 or more MVZs/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2010

30 New Regulation II-1/22-1 “Flooding detection systems for passenger ships carrying 36 or more persons constructed on or after 1 July 2010” requiring a flooding detection system for watertight spaces below the bulkhead deck to be provided on the basis of the Guidelines in MSC.1/Circ.1291, dated 9 December 2008.

These Guidelines contain requirements for sensor and alarm installation, design, detector maintenance, accessibility and testing; and specify that a flooding detection system should be fitted in all watertight spaces below the bulkhead deck that:

1. have a volume in cubic meters that is more than the ship’s moulded displacement per centimetre (cm) immersion at the deepest subdivision draught; or

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2. have a volume more than 30m3,

whichever is the greatest.

The amendments entering into force on 1 July 2010 are the result of a comprehensive review of passenger ship safety initiated in 2000 with the aim of assessing whether the current regulations were adequate, in particular for the large passenger ships being built. The new and amended regulations are based on the guiding principles to place more emphasis on the prevention of a casualty from occurring; and to design future passenger ships for improved survivability so that, in the event of a casualty, persons can stay safely on board as the ship proceeds to port; and include new concepts such as:

1. criteria for the casualty threshold (the amount of damage a ship is able to withstand, according to the design basis, and still safely return to port);

2. alternative designs and arrangements allowing regulatory flexibility so that ship designers can meet any safety challenges the future may bring;

3. safe areas and the essential systems to be maintained while a ship proceeds to port after a casualty, which will require redundancy of propulsion and other essential systems;

4. on-board safety centres, from where safety systems can be controlled, operated and monitored;

5. fixed fire detection and alarm systems, including requirements for fire detectors and manually operated call points to be capable of being remotely and individually identified;

6. fire prevention, including amendments aimed at enhancing the fire safety of atriums, the means of escape in case of fire and ventilation systems; and

7. time for orderly evacuation and abandonment, including requirements for the essential systems that must remain operational in case any one main vertical zone is unserviceable due to fire.

The amendments entering into force on 1 July 2010 are:

31 1. Chapter II-1 – Construction – structure, stability, installations

a) Regulation 41 “Main source of electrical power and lighting systems”: a new paragraph is added requiring supplementary lighting to be provided in all cabins of passenger ships to clearly indicate the exit so that occupants will be able to find their way to the door. Such lighting, which may be connected to an emergency source of power or have a self-contained source of electrical power in each cabin, shall automatically illuminate when power to the normal cabin lighting is lost and remain on for a minimum of 30 min. As clarified by MSC.1/Circ.1372 and the amendment adopted by Resolution MSC.308(88) (see 2010 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2012 ), this requirement shall apply only to passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010.


32 b) New Regulation 55 “Alternative design and arrangements”: this regulation provides a methodology for alternative design and arrangements for machinery and electrical installations. This equipment may deviate from the prescriptive requirements set out in parts C, D and E of Chapter II-1, provided that they provide an equivalent level of safety. In this case, an engineering analysis, evaluation and approval of the alternative design and arrangements shall be carried out in accordance with this regulation. The engineering analysis, to be prepared based on the


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Guidelines on alternative design and arrangements for SOLAS Chapters II-1 and III in MSC.1/Circ.1212, shall include the following elements:

− determination of the ship type, machinery, electrical installations and space(s) concerned;

− identification of the prescriptive requirement(s) with which the machinery and electrical installations will not comply and of the reason(s) why the proposed design will not meet it (them);

− determination of the performance criteria (measurable and not inferior to the prescriptive requirements contained in parts C, D and E) for the ship, machinery, electrical installation or the space(s) concerned addressed by the relevant prescriptive requirement(s);

− detailed description of the alternative design and arrangements including a list of the assumptions used in the design and any proposed operational restrictions or conditions;

− technical demonstration of the design fulfilment with safety performance criteria;

− risk assessment based on identification of the potential faults and hazards associated with the proposal.

The engineering analysis shall be approved by the Administration taking into account MSC.1/Circ.1212 and copy of the approved documentation shall be carried on board the ship.

2. Chapter II-2 - Construction – fire protection, detection, extinction

a) Regulation 3 “Definitions”: the following new definitions are inserted:

− a “safe area in the context of a casualty” is any area which is not flooded or which is outside the main vertical zone in which a fire has occurred;

− a “safe centre” is a control station dedicated to the management of emergency situations.

33 b) Regulation 7 “Detection and alarm”: the following new requirements are inserted:

− a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system for passenger ships shall be capable of remotely and individually identifying each detector and manually operated call point;

− fire detectors fitted in cabins, when activated, shall also be capable of emitting, or cause to be emitted, an audible alarm within the space where they are located.

Associated amendments to the FSS Code are adopted by Resolution MSC.217(82) (see 2006 Amendments (second set) - 1 July 2010 ).

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located in an adjacent main vertical zone.

d) Regulation 9 “Containment of fire”:

− the “sale shops” are deleted from the list of accommodation spaces of moderate fire risk and added to the one of accommodation spaces of greater fire risk;

− it is clarified that no fire rating is required for those partitions separating the navigation bridge and the safety centre when the latter is within the navigation bridge;

− new requirements are added for:

� structural fire protection of atriums;

� exhaust ducts from ranges for cooking equipment installed on open decks; and

� exhaust ducts from main laundry in passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers.

34 e) Regulation 10 “Fire fighting”: an amendment is introduced to specify that the requirements for deep-fat cooking equipment of paragraph 6.4 apply to equipment installed in enclosed spaces or on open decks only.


35 f) Regulation 13 “Means of escape”: amendments are introduced specifying that:

− only corridors, lifts, public toilets, special category spaces, open ro-ro spaces to which passengers can have access, other escape stairways and external areas are permitted to have a direct access to the stairway enclosures;

− public spaces may also have direct access to stairway enclosures except for the backstage of a theatre;

− in place of the escape route lighting system required by paragraph 3.2.5.1, alternative evacuation guidance systems may be accepted if approved by the Administration based on the guidelines in MSC.1/Circ.1167 “Functional requirements and performance standards for the assessment of evacuation guidance systems” and MSC.1/Circ.1168 “Interim guidelines for the testing, approval and maintenance of evacuation guidance systems used as an alternative to low-location lighting systems”.


36 g) New Regulation 21 “Casualty threshold, safe return to port and safe areas”: new requirements are introduced imposing that passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010 and having length of 120 m or more or having three or more Main Vertical Zones (MVZs), be so designed as to be capable of returning to port by means of their own propulsion after the occurrence of a fire casualty, defined by the following casualty threshold:

− loss of space of origin up to the nearest “A” class boundaries, which may be a part of the space of origin, if the space of origin is protected by a fixed fire extinguishing system;

− loss of the space of origin and adjacent spaces up to the nearest “A” class boundaries, which are not part of the space

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of origin.

To allow the safe return to port (refer to MSC.1/Circ.1369 on Interim Explanatory Notes for the assessment of passenger ship systems’ capabilities after a fire or flooding casualty and its addendum MSC.1/Circ.1369/Add.1), the following systems shall remain operational in the remaining part of the ship not affected by fire: propulsion; steering systems and steering-control systems; navigational systems; systems for fill, transfer and service of fuel oil; internal communication between the bridge, engineering spaces, safety centre, fire-fighting and damage control teams, as required for passenger and crew notification and mustering; external communication; fire main system; fixed fire-extinguishing systems; fire and smoke detection systems; bilge and ballast systems; power-operated watertight and semi-watertight doors; systems intended to support safe areas; flooding detection systems; and other systems determined by the flag Administration to be vital for damage control efforts.

The safe areas mentioned in the previous list shall generally be internal spaces (except for external spaces approved by the Administration in particular conditions) and shall provide all occupants with the following basic services to ensure that the health of passenger and crew is maintained: sanitation; water; food; alternate space for medical care (refer to MSC/Circ.1129); shelter form the weather; means for preventing heat stress and hypothermia; light; ventilation (designed to reduce the risk that smoke and hot gases could affect the use of safe areas) and means of access to life-saving appliances.

h) New Regulation 22 “Design criteria for systems to remain operational a fire casualty”: new requirements are introduced imposing that passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010 and having length of 120 m or more or having three or more Main Vertical Zones (MVZs), be designed so that some safety systems (i.e. fire main; internal communication to be used in support of fire-fighting as required for passenger and crew notification and evacuation; means of external communication; bilge systems for removal of fire-fighting water; lighting along escape routes, at assembly stations and at embarkation stations of life saving appliances; and guidance systems for evacuation) remain operational for at least three hours, when any Main Vertical Zone is lost (a MVZ where the fire casualty had occurred should not be considered available for internal transit) for supporting the orderly evacuation and abandonment of a ship, if the casualty threshold previously defined is exceeded.

Cabling and piping within a trunk constructed to an “A-60” standard shall be deemed to remain intact and serviceable while passing through the unserviceable main vertical zone.

37 i) New Regulation 23 “Safety centre on passenger ships”: new requirements are introduced imposing passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010 to have on board a safety centre to assist with the management of emergency situations. The safety centre, having a layout and ergonomic design according to guidelines to be developed by the Organisation, shall either be a part of the navigation bridge or be located in a


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separate space adjacent to and having direct access to the navigation bridge. Communications with other control centres (central control station, navigation bridge, engine control room, etc.) shall be provided. The full functionality (operation, control, monitoring or any combination thereof) of the safety systems listed in this new regulation shall be available from the safety centre.

The interrelation between the central control station, navigation bridge and safety centre is clarified in MSC.1/Circ.1368 dated 22 June 2010.

38 3. Chapter IIII – Life-saving appliances and arrangements

a) Regulation 4 “Evaluation, testing and approval of life-saving appliances and arrangements”: an amendment is introduced to make reference to new Regulation 38 for the approval by the Administration of novel life saving appliances; before the approval, the Administration shall ensure that: either such appliances provide safety standards at least equivalent to the prescriptive requirements of Chapter III and the LSA Code and have been evaluated and tested based on the guidelines to be developed by the Organization; or arrangements have successfully undergone an engineering analysis, evaluation and approval in accordance with Regulation 38.

b) New Regulation 38 “Alternative design and arrangements”: This regulation provides a methodology for alternative design and arrangements for life-saving appliances and arrangements. These life-saving appliances and arrangements may deviate from the prescriptive requirements set out in part B of Chapter III, provided that they provide an equivalent level of safety. In this case, an engineering analysis, evaluation and approval of the alternative design and arrangements shall be carried out in accordance with this regulation. The engineering analysis, to be prepared based on the Guidelines on alternative design and arrangements for SOLAS Chapters II-1 and III in MSC.1/Circ.1212, shall include the following elements:

− determination of the ship type and life-saving appliance and arrangements concerned;

− identification of the prescriptive requirement(s) with which the life-saving appliance and arrangements will not comply and of the reason(s) why the proposed design will not meet it (them);

− determination of the performance criteria (measurable and not inferior to the prescriptive requirements contained in part B) for the ship and the life-saving appliance and arrangements concerned addressed by the relevant prescriptive requirement(s);

− detailed description of the alternative design and arrangements including a list of the assumptions used in the design and any proposed operational restrictions or conditions;

− technical demonstration of the design fulfilment with safety performance criteria;

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The engineering analysis shall be approved by the Administration taking into account MSC.1/Circ.1212 and copy of the approved documentation shall be carried on board the ship.


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.269(85) on 4 December 2008, consist of two sets of modifications entering into force on 1 July 2010 and 1 January 2011.

The first set of amendments entering into force on 1 July 2010 , includes:

39 1. Amendments to Regulations II-1/2 “Definitions” and II-1/5 “Intact stability information”, making the provisions of part A of the new Intact Stability Code (IS), 2008, mandatory for ships, constructed on or after 1 July 2010, having a length of 24 m and upwards.

All ships L ≥ 24m/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2010

40 2. Amendments to Regulation II-2/9.4 “Protection of openings in fire resisting divisions”, providing new requirements for doors in “A” and “B” class division, approved without the sill being part of the frame and installed on cargo or on passenger ships on or after 1 July 2010.

Doors in “A” class division shall have a gap under the door of not more than 12 mm and a sill of non combustible material installed under the door; doors in “B” class shall have a gap under the door of not more than 25 mm.

All ships/ New and existing (for existing ships the amendments apply to doors installed on board on or after 1 July 2010)

41 3. Amendments to Regulation II-2/9.7 “Ventilation systems”, requiring ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010 to have ventilation ducts made of steel material instead of non combustible one. Some exemptions are provided for short ducts of certain length (L ≤ 2 m), cross-sectional area (A ≤ 0.2 m2) and in a certain location (not situated < 600 mm from an opening in an “A” or “B” class division or “B” class ceiling). In addition, the short ducts shall be made of heat resisting non-combustible material, which may be faced internally and externally with membranes having flow flame-spread characteristics and, in each case, a calorific value not exceeding 45 MJ/m2 of their surface area for thickness used.


42 4. Amendments to Regulation II-2/9.7.5.2, providing additional requirements for exhaust ducts from galley ranges passing through accommodation spaces or spaces containing combustible materials on passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and on cargo ships, constructed on or after 1 July 2010. A fire damper shall be fitted also in the upper end of the galley range exhaust ducts, in addition to the one already required to be fitted in the lower part.

Cargo ships and passenger ships ≤ 36 passengers/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2010

43 5. Amendments to Regulation II-2/10 “Fire fighting”, requiring passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers constructed on or after 1 July 2010, to be fitted with a suitably located means for fully recharging breathing air cylinders, free from contamination, which shall be either a breathing air compressor or a self-contained high-pressure storage system. The breathing air compressors shall be supplied from the main and emergency

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switchboard, or independently driven, with a maximum capacity of 60 l/min per required breathing apparatus, not to exceed 420 l/min. The self-contained high-pressure storage system shall be of suitable pressure to recharge the breathing apparatus used on board, with a capacity of at least 1200 l per required breathing apparatus, not to exceed 50000 l of free air.

FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM)


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.206(81) on 18 May 2006, consist in the replacement of Chapter 5 “Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems”.

44 The main modifications introduced in the revised Chapter 5 consist in adding:

1. a new footnote listing the ISO standards that could be taken into account in designing the storage of fire-extinguishing medium, piping and associated pressure components;

2. a new requirement to perform flow calculations for fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems using a calculation technique acceptable to the Administration;

3. new installation requirements relevant to piping;

4. a new requirement to locate the audible alarms so that they are audible throughout the protected space with all machinery operating, and the alarms are distinguished from other audible alarms by adjustment of sound pressure or sound patterns;

5. a new requirement for testing and installation of carbon dioxide systems requiring that, when the system has been installed, pressure-tested and inspected, a test of the free air flow in all pipes and nozzles, and a functional test of the alarm equipment shall be carried out;

6. a new set of requirements (taken from MSC.1/Circ.1120) to be applied when a low pressure CO2 system is installed.

Equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms shall be approved by the Administration based on the “Revised Guidelines for the approval of equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS 74, for machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms” in MSC/Circ.848 as amended by MSC.1/Circ.1267, and “Revised Guidelines for the approval of fixed aerosol fire-extinguishing systems equivalent to fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS 74, for machinery spaces” in MSC.1/Circ.1270. Type approvals conducted in accordance with MSC/Circ.848 should remain valid until 1 July 2012, as specified in MSC.1/Circ.1317.



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The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.217(82) on 8 December 2006, consist of 2 sets of modifications, entering into force on 1 July 2008 and 1 July 2010, respectively.

The amendments entering into force on 1 July 2010 are relevant to Chapter 9 “Fixed Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems” and consist in adding the following new requirements linked to the amendments to SOLAS Regulation II-2/7 “Detection and alarm” adopted by Resolution MSC.216(82) (see 2006 Amendments (second set) - 1 July 2010 ):

45 1. in passenger ships, the fixed fire detection and fire alarm system shall be capable of remotely and individually identifying each detector and manually operated call point; and

2. a section of fire detectors and manually operated call points shall not be situated in more than one main vertical zone.



2006 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.221(82) on 8 December 2006, require, inter alia:

46 All high-speed craft to which the 1994 HSC Code applies (i.e. those constructed on or after 1 January 1996 but before 1 July 2002) to be fitted with an ECDIS not later than 1 July 2010 .

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2006 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.222(82) on 8 December 2006, require, inter alia:

47 High-speed craft constructed on or after 1 July 2002 but before 1 July 2008, to be fitted with an ECDIS not later than 1 July 2010 .

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2008 IS CODE (INTERNATIONAL INTACT STABILITY)

Entry into force

48 The International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 - adopted by Resolution MSC.267(85) on 4 December 2008 and applicable to ships of 24 m in length and above and constructed on or after 1 July 2010 - is divided into a part A, mandatory under SOLAS and 1988 Load Lines Conventions, and a part B, recommendatory.

Part A contains general intact stability criteria for cargo and passenger ships, which are essentially the same ones contained in the existing non-mandatory Intact Stability Code (Resolution A.749(18) amended by Resolution MSC.75(69)), and requires each ship to be provided with a stability booklet containing sufficient information to enable master to operate the ship in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Code.

Part B contains recommended intact stability criteria for certain types of ships and other marine vehicles not included in part A, such as cargo ships carrying timber deck cargoes, fishing and offshore supply vessels, special purpose ships, mobile drilling units, pontoons and cargo ship carrying containers on deck and containerships. Part B also includes guidance on the preparation of stability documentation and the approval of loading computer software, gives operational provisions against capsizing and contains considerations for icing and for watertight and weathertight integrity. Part B has been amended by Resolution MSC.319(89), on 20 May 2011, in relation to stability criteria for mobile drilling units.

Explanatory Notes to 2008 Intact Stability Code have also been approved (MSC.1/Circ.1281) to provide Administrations and the shipping industry with specific guidance to assist in the uniform interpretation and application of the new Code. Furthermore, Contracting Governments have been encouraged (MSC.1/Circ.1292) to implement the Code in advance of the entry into force of the SOLAS amendments making its part A mandatory.

All Ships L ≥24m/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2010


2008 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.273(85) on 4 December 2008, are relevant to several sections of the Code. The modifications mainly concern:

49 1. section 1 “General”: the assessment of all identified risks to the ships, personnel and the environment is included in the safety management objectives of the Company (paragraph 1.2.2);

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3. section 7 “Shipboard operations”: the Company should establish not only procedures, but also “plans and instructions for key shipboard operations concerning the safety of the personnel, ship and protection of the environment” (section 7);

4. section 8 “Emergency preparedness”: the Company should identify potential emergency shipboard situations, and establish procedures to respond to them (paragraph 8.1);

5. section 9 “Report and analysis of non-conformities, accidents and hazardous occurrences”: the “measures intended to prevent recurrence” are included in the procedures for the implementation of corrective action to be established by the Company (paragraph 9.2);

6. section 10 “Maintenance of the ship and equipment”: the Company should identify the equipment and technical systems, whose sudden operational failure may result in hazardous situations (paragraph 10.3);

7. section 12 “Company verification, review and evaluation”: the internal safety audits should be carried out on board and ashore at intervals not exceeding twelve months, even if in exceptional circumstances, this interval may be exceeded by not more than three months (paragraph 12.1);

8. section 13 “Certification and periodical verification”: the requirements for the extension of the validity of the Safety Management Certificate are harmonized with those for SOLAS certificates and the International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) (paragraphs 13.12, 13.13 and 13.14);

9. appendix: new form is added to reflect the amendments of section 13.



The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.207(81) on 18 May 2006 and entering into force in connection with the amendments to SOLAS Regulation III/7 adopted by Resolution MSC.201(81) (see 2006 Amendments (first set) - 1 July 2010 ), mainly consist in modifications to Chapter II “Personal life-saving appliances” relevant to the requirements for lifejackets (in section 2.2), immersion suits (in section 2.3) and anti-exposure suits (in section 2.4).

50 The major changes are relevant to lifejackets and include:

1. introduction of the newly defined infant lifejackets, so that lifejackets will be required to be provided in the following three sizes (instead of the current two sizes): infant (for weight less than 15 kg and height of less than 100 cm), child (for weight of 15 kg or more but less than 43 kg and height 100 cm or more but less than 155 cm) and adult (for weight of 43 kg or more and height of 155 cm or more). A new symbol for infant lifejacket to be used in addition to Symbols related to life-saving appliances and arrangements (Resolution A.760(18)) was added by

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MSC.1/Circ.1244 on 30 October 2007;

2. introduction of the new criterion that the in-water performance of a lifejacket be evaluated by comparison to the performance of a suitable size standard reference lifejacket, i.e. Reference Test Device (RTD) complying with the recommendations in Resolution MSC.81(70) as amended by the Resolution MSC.200(80);

3. requirement that lifejackets be tested on at least 12 people, instead of 6 people as currently required;

4. requirement that a lifejacket be provided with a releasable buoyant means to secure it to a lifejacket worn by another person in the water.

after 1 July 2010)

2008 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.272(85) on 4 December 2008, are relevant to Chapters IV and V of the Code.

51 The amendments to Chapter IV “Survival craft” are the following:

1. the average mass of a person is to be considered 82,5 kg for lifeboat intended for cargo ships, and 75 kg for lifeboat intended for passenger ships;

2. when clearly marking on the lifeboat the number of persons for which it is approved, it is to be specified whether this number is to be used for passenger ships and/or cargo ships, as applicable;

3. the definition of the carrying capacity of a free-fall lifeboat is updated considering 82,5 kg as the average mass of a person. In addition, more detailed requirement on the characteristics and dimensions of the lifeboats and its seats are given basing on specific study conducted to evaluate the appropriateness of the design criteria for free-fall lifeboat seats.

The amendments to Chapter V “Rescue boats” require the average mass person for all rescue boats, to be considered equal to 82,5 kg.



2008 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.270(85) on 4 December 2008, introduce the 2008 Intact Stability (2008, IS) Code in the Load Lines Protocol 1988.

52 Regulation 1 “Strength and intact stability of ships”, requires that ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010 shall, as minimum, comply with the requirements of part A of the Intact Stability Code, 2008.


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MARPOL 73/78

Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships”

The revised Annex VI, adopted by Resolution MEPC.176(58) on 10 October 2008, introduces the following modifications:

53 1. Regulation 2 “Definitions”

The following new definitions are added:

a) “Annex”: Annex VI to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (MARPOL), as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, and as modified by the Protocol of 1997, as amended by the Organization, provided that such amendments are adopted and brought into force in accordance with the provisions of article 16 of the present Convention.

b) “Auxiliary control device”: system, function, or control strategy installed on a marine diesel engine that is used to protect the engine and/or its ancillary equipment against operating conditions that could result in damage or failure, or that is used to facilitate the starting of the engine.

c) “Defeat device”: device which measures, senses, or responds to operating variables (e.g., engine speed, temperature, intake pressure or any other parameter) for the purpose to reduce the effectiveness of the emission control system under conditions encountered during normal operation, unless the use of such a device is substantially included in the applied emission certification test procedures.

d) “Emission Control Area”: an area where the adoption of special mandatory measures for emissions from ships is required to prevent, reduce and control air pollution from SOx, NOx, and particulate matter.

e) “Fuel oil”: any fuel delivered to and intended for combustion purposes.

f) “Gross tonnage”: the gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the International Convention on Tonnage Measurements of Ships, 1969 or any successor Convention.

g) “Installations”: in relation to Regulation 12 (Ozone Depleting Substances) of this Annex means the installation of systems, equipment, etc. on a ship, but excludes the repair or recharge of previously installed systems.

h) “Installed”: marine diesel engine that is or is intended to be fitted on a ship, including a portable auxiliary marine diesel engine, only if its fuelling, cooling, or exhaust system is permanently affixed to the ship.

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level below that expected on the applicable emission test procedures.

j) “Marine diesel engine”: any internal combustion engine to which Regulation 13 (Nitrogen Oxides) applies.

In addition to the above, the definition of “The Protocol of 1997” and of “SOx emission control area” are deleted.

2. Regulation 3 “Exceptions and Exemptions”

The following new paragraphs are added:

a) Paragraph 2 (Trials for Ship Emission Reduction and Control Technology Research), introducing possible exemptions from specific provisions of the Annex for ships conducting trials for the development of emission reduction technologies. For marine diesel engines with per cylinder displacement up to 30 litres, the duration of the sea trials shall not exceed 18 months (possible renewal for one additional 18-month period) whilst for a marine diesel engine with a per cylinder displacement at or above 30 litres, the duration of the ship trials shall not exceed 5 years (possible renewal for an additional time period not exceeding five years).

b) Paragraph 3 (Emissions from Sea-bed Mineral Activities), introducing exemptions from the provisions of the Annex for emissions directly arising from the exploration, exploitation and associated offshore processing of sea-bed mineral resources. These emissions include the following:

- emissions resulting from the incineration of substances that are solely and directly the result of the above mentioned operations;

- the release of gases and volatile compounds entrained in drilling fluids and cuttings;

- emissions associated solely and directly with the treatment, handling, or storage of sea-bed minerals; and

- emissions from marine diesel engines that are solely dedicated to these operations.

As a consequence of the introduction of this new paragraph, Regulation 19 “Requirements for Platforms and Drilling Rigs” has been deleted.

3. Regulation 4 “Equivalents”

Regulation 4 is replaced. According to new Regulation 4 the Administration of a Party may allow any alternative (materials, apparatus, procedures etc.) to the requirements of this Annex (including Regulations 13 and 14) if these alternatives are at least as effective in terms of emissions reductions as that required by this Annex, according to any relevant guidelines developed by IMO (2009 Guidelines for exhaust gas cleaning systems, adopted by Resolution MEPC.184(59) on 17 July 2009). All the alternatives accepted by an Administration shall be communicated to the IMO for circulation.

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4. Regulation 12 “Ozone-depleting substances”

Regulation 12 is modified as follows:

a) Application:

This regulation does not apply to permanently sealed equipment where there are no refrigerant charging connections or potentially removable components containing ozone-depleting substances.

b) Prohibitions:

Installations containing ozone depleting substances, other than hydro-chlorofluorocarbons, shall be prohibited:

- on ships constructed on or after 19 May 2005;

- in the case of ships constructed before 19 May 2005, which have a contractual delivery date of the equipment to the ship on or after 19 May 2005 or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after 19 May 2005.

Installations containing hydro-chlorofluorocarbons shall be prohibited:

- on ships constructed on or after 1 January 2020;

- in case of ships constructed before 1 January 2020, which have a contractual delivery date of the equipment to the ship on or after 1 January 2020 or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after 1 January 2020.

c) Obligations:

Every ship of 400 GT and above engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of other Parties, shall:

- maintain a list of equipment containing ozone-depleting substances. This list is part of the Supplement to International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate;

- maintain an Ozone-Depleting Substances Record Book, if the ship has on board rechargeable systems that contain ozone-depleting substances. This Record Book may form part of an existing log-book or electronic recording system as approved by the Administration. Entries in the Ozone-Depleting Substances Record Book shall be recorded in terms of mass (kg) and shall cover the following operations:

� recharge, full or partial, of equipment containing ozone depleting substances;

� repair or maintenance of equipment containing ozone depleting substances;

� discharge of ozone depleting substances to the atmosphere (deliberate and non-deliberate);

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reception facilities; and

� supply of ozone depleting substances to the ship.

5. Regulation 13 “Nitrogen Oxides”

Regulation 13 is modified as follows:

a) Application:

This regulation shall apply to:

- each marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kW installed on a ship; and

- each marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kW which undergoes a major conversion on or after 1 January 2000 except when demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Administration that such engine is an identical replacement to the engine which it is replacing. For the definition of “identical replacement” reference should be made to MEPC.1/Circ.813.

b) Meaning of “major conversion” and application of the standards:

The terms “major conversion” mean a modification on or after 1 January 2000 of a marine diesel engine that has not already been certified to the standards set forth in Regulation 13, where:

- the engine is replaced by a marine diesel engine or an additional marine diesel engine installed, or

- any substantial modification, as defined in the revised NOx Technical Code 2008, is made to the engine, or

- the maximum continuous rating of the engine is increased by more than 10% compared to the maximum continuous rating of the original certification of the engine.

For a major conversion involving the replacement of a marine diesel engine with a non-identical one, or the installation of an additional marine diesel engine, the standards of Regulation 13 in force at the time of the replacement/addition of the engine shall apply. For the term “time of replacement/addition” reference should be made to MEPC.1/Circ.812.

On or after 1 January 2016, in the case of engine’s replacement only, if it is not possible for such a replacement to meet the emission limits of the so called Tier III (see sub-paragraph c), then that replacement engine shall meet the emission limits of Tier II. Moreover, reference should be made to the guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.230(65).

For a major conversion of a marine diesel engine consisting in:

- any substantial modification to the engine, as defined in the revised NOx Technical Code 2008, or

- the increasing of the maximum continuous rating of the engine by more than 10% compared to the maximum continuous rating of the original certification.

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the marine diesel engine shall meet the following standards:

- for ships constructed prior to 1 January 2000, the emission limits of Tier I shall apply; and

- for ships constructed on or after 1 January 2000, the standards in force at the time the ship was constructed.

54 c) Introduction of a 3-Tier approach:

Regulation 13 contains a 3-Tier approach with a view of progressively reducing NOx emissions limits.

The 3-Tier approach consists of:

- Tier I

Marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 130 kW installed on board ships constructed on or after 1 January 2000 and prior to 1 January 2011 shall comply with the following NOx emission limits:

� 17.0 g/kWh when n (revolutions per minute) is less than 130 rpm

� 45.0*n(-0.2) g/kWh when n is 130 or more but less than 2000 rpm

� 9.8 g/kWh when n is 2000 rpm or more.

- Tier II

Marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 130 kW installed on board ships constructed on or after 1 January 2011 shall comply with the following NOx emission limits:

� 14,4 g/kWh when n is less than 130 rpm;

� 44 *n(-0.23) g/kWh when n is 130 or more but less than 2000 rpm; and


- Tier III

Marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 130 kW installed on board ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016 and operating in an Emission Control Area designated under the provisions of the new Appendix III to the revised Annex VI (see paragraph 13), shall comply with the following NOx emission limits:

� 3.4 g/kWh when n is less than 130 rpm;



Outside the above-mentioned areas, Tier II limitations continue to be applied. In addition Tier III limits shall not apply to:

� ships with a length less than 24 meters when it is used solely for recreational purposes; or

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� marine diesel engine installed on a ship with a combined diesel engine propulsion power of less than 750 kW if it is demonstrated that the ship cannot comply with the above mentioned limits due to design or construction limitations.

55 d) Marine Diesel Engines installed on board ship constructed prior to 1 January 2000

Marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 5,000 kW and a per cylinder displacement of 90 litres or above, installed on ships constructed on or after 1 January 1990 and prior to 1 January 2000 shall comply at least with Tier I emission limits, provided that an Approved Method for that engine has been certified by the Administration of a Party and notification of such certification has been submitted to the Organization by the certifying Administration.

An Approved Method is defined as “a method for a particular engine, or a range of engines, which, when applied to the engine, will ensure that the engine complies with the applicable NOx limits”.

If an Approved Method exists and it has been notified, the ship shall comply with the Tier I limits not later than the first renewal survey that occurs 12 months or more after deposit of the notification. If a shipowner can demonstrate that the Approved Method, even though existing, is not yet commercially available, then it shall be installed not later than the next annual survey of that ship which falls after the Approved Method is commercially available.

The IAPP certificate of a ship to which this regulation applies shall indicate that an Approved Method has been applied or that it does not yet exist or is not yet commercially available.

In order to protect shipowners from the excessive cost of retrofitting an engine, the Committee developed a cost–effectiveness formula (MEPC.1/Circ.678 dated 27 July 2009). This formula allows a comparison between the cost of the retrofitting device (purchasing and installation) and the amount of NOx reduced by the Approved Method. The maximum allowable value is 375 SDR/reduced ton of NOx, where SDR (Special Drawing Right) is an artificial currency used by the International Monetary Fund and its current value is 0,67 US $.

If the cost of the Approved Method calculated by the above-mentioned formula exceeds the agreed limit, the certification shall not be issued. The Certification process of the Approved Method is described by Chapter 7 of the revised NOx Technical Code (see Revised NOx Technical Code – 1 July 2010 ).

The certification of the Approved Method shall include the following verifications:

- the cost of the retrofitting device calculated by the above mentioned formula shall not exceeds the agreed limit (375 SDR/metric ton NOx);

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2%.

56 e) Certification

The revised NOx Technical Code 2008 shall be applied in the certification, testing, and measurement procedures for the standards set forth in Regulation 13.

When certifying engines fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, reference should also be made to the guidelines addressing additional aspects to the NOx Technical Code 2008 with regard to particular requirements related to marine diesel engines fitted with SCR systems, adopted by Resolution MEPC.198(62) on 15 July 2011.


57 6. Regulation 14 “Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter”

Regulation 14 is amended in order to ensure a progressive reduction of SOx and PM emissions from ships, as follows:

a) Requirements outside Emission Control Areas:

The sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships shall not exceed:

- 4.50% m/m prior to 1 January 2012;

- 3.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2012 ;

- 0.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2020, subject to a feasibility review to be completed not later than 2018. If it is recognized that such fuel oil will not be available on 1 January 2020, than the standard shall become effective as from 1 January 2025.

b) Requirements inside Emission Control Areas:

The sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships shall not exceed:

- 1.50% m/m prior to 1 July 2010;

- 1.00% m/m on and after 1 July 2010;

- 0.10 % m/m on and after 1 January 2015.

The sulphur content of fuel oil shall be documented by the supplier as required by Regulation 18 (see paragraph 10).

Those ships entering or leaving an Emission Control Area and using separate fuel oils to comply with the above mentioned requirements shall carry a written procedure showing how the fuel oil change-over is to be done. The volume of low sulphur fuel oils in each tank as well as the date, time, and position of the ship when any fuel-oil-change-over operation is completed prior to the entry into an Emission Control Area or commenced after exit from such an area, shall be recorded in such log-book as prescribed by the Administration.

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7. Regulation 15 “Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)”

a) A new paragraph 6 is added requiring every tanker carrying crude oil to have on board and to implement a VOC management plan. The VOC management plan shall be specific for each ship and shall at least:

- provide written procedures for minimizing VOC emissions during loading, sea passage and discharge of cargo;

- give considerations to the additional VOC generated by crude oil washing;

- identify a person responsible for implementing the plan; and

- for ships on international voyages, be written in the working language of the master and officers (if the language used is not English, French or Spanish, a translation into one of these languages shall be included).

Such a plan, to be approved by the Administration, shall be prepared taking into account the Guidelines adopted by Resolution MSC.185(59) on 17 July 2009 and MEPC.1/Circ.680 dated 27 July 2009.

b) The old paragraph 6 is renumbered as paragraph 7.

Oil tankers carrying crude oil/ New and existing

59 8. Regulation 16 “Shipboard Incineration”

The following items are added to the list of substances that shall not be incinerated:

a) sewage sludge and sludge oil either of which are not generated on board the ship;

b) exhaust gas cleaning system residues.


NA 9. Regulation 17 “Reception Facilities”

a) In paragraph 1.(b) the sentence “when discharge into the marine environment of these residues is not permitted under Regulation 14 of this Annex” is deleted.

b) A new paragraph 2 (the existing one is renumbered as paragraph 3) is added requiring Parties to inform the Organization of any port or terminal under their jurisdiction remotely located from, or lacking in, the industrial infrastructure necessary to manage and process ozone depleting substances, equipment containing such substances and exhaust gas cleaning residues from exhaust gas cleaning systems.

Each Party that has provided the Organization with such information shall also notify the Organization of its ports and terminals where reception facilities are available to manage and process such substances.

In order to assist Member Governments in developing and enacting national laws which give force to and implement provisions set forth in Regulation 17, reference should be made to the guidelines for reception facilities under MARPOL Annex VI, adopted by Resolution MEPC.199(62) on 15 July 2011.

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60 10. Regulation 18 “Fuel Oil Availability and Quality”

a) Fuel Oil Availability

New provisions on “Fuel Oil Availability” are inserted requiring each Party to promote the availability of fuel oils compliant with the requirements of the Annex and inform the Organization of the availability of such fuel oils in its ports and terminals.

The case a ship is found by a Party not to be in compliance, despite its best efforts, with the standards for fuel oil set forth in the revised Annex VI is also addressed. In this case the Party is entitled to require the ship to:

- present a record of the actions taken to attempt to achieve compliance; and

- provide evidence that it attempted to purchase compliant fuel oil in accordance with its voyage plan and, if it was not made available where planned, that attempts were made to locate alternative sources for such fuel oil.

The ship shall notify its Administration and the competent authority of the relevant port of destination when it cannot purchase compliant fuel oil.

b) Fuel Oil Quality

The following new requirements are added:

- If an Administration requires the representative sample to be analysed, it shall be done in accordance with the verification procedure set forth in the new appendix VI (see paragraph 16).


61 - For every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above on scheduled services with frequent and regular port calls, an Administration may decide, after consulting affected States, that compliance with Regulations 14 and 18 may be documented in an alternative manner to the bunker delivery note giving similar certainty of compliance with the above mentioned regulations.

All ships ≥ 400 GT on scheduled services with frequent and regular port calls/ New and existing

62 11. Appendix I “Form of IAPP Certificate”

a) The Form of the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate is amended by minor editorial changes.

b) Supplement to the IAPP Certificate - Record of Construction and Equipment is amended as follows:

- Particulars of the ship

� Item 1.2 “Distinctive number or letters” is replaced by “ IMO number”.

� Item 1.3 “IMO number” is replaced by “Date on which keel was laid or ship was at a similar stage of construction”.

� Item 1.4 “Port of registry” is replaced by “Length (L) metres”.

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- Ozone depleting substances (Regulation 12)

� The text of item 2.1.1 is replaced by “The following fire-extinguishing systems, other systems and equipment containing ozone depleting substances, other than hydro-chlorofluorocarbons, installed before 19 May 2005 may continue in service:” .

� The text of item 2.1.2 is replaced by “The following systems containing hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) installed before 1 January 2020 may continue in service:”.

� Item 2.1.3 is deleted.

- Nitrogen oxides (NOx) (Regulation 13)

� The text of item 2.1.1 is replaced by “The following marine diesel engines installed on this ship comply with the applicable emission limit of Regulation 13 in accordance with the revised NOx Technical Code 2008:” and the relevant table is replaced by a new one reflecting the requirements of the revised Regulation 13.

� Items 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4 are deleted.

- Sulphur oxides (SOx) (Regulation 14)

� The text of item 2.3.1.1 is replaced by “fuel oil with a sulphur content that does not exceed the applicable limit value as documented by bunker delivery notes; or” .

� The text of item 2.3.1.2 is replaced by “an equivalent arrangement approved in accordance with Regulation 4.1 as listed in 2.6” .

� The text of item 2.3.1.3 is deleted.

63 - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) (Regulation 15)

� New Item 2.4.2.1: “For a tanker carrying crude oil, there is an approved VOC Management Plan” .

� New Item 2.4.2.2: “VOC Management Plan approval reference”.

Oil tankers carrying crude oil/ New and existing

64 - Shipboard Incineration (Regulation 16)

� The text of item 2.5.1 is replaced by “installed on or after 1 January 2000 which complies with Resolution MEPC.76(40) as amended” .

� The text of item 2.5.2 is replaced by the following:

“.2 installed before 1 January 2000 which complies with:

.2.1 Resolution MEPC.59(33)

.2.2 Resolution MEPC.76(40)” .

- Equivalents (Regulation 4)

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with the name of the required system or equipment, the equivalent used and the relevant approval number.

65 12. Appendix II “Test Cycles And Weighting Factors”

a) The reference to “NOx Technical Code” is replaced by reference to the new “NOx Technical Code 2008”.

b) In points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 the term “should” is replaced by “shall”.

c) A new sentence is inserted at the end of Appendix II according to which , in the case of an engine to be certified in accordance with subparagraph 5.1.1 of Regulation 13 (Tier III limits), the specific emission at each individual mode point shall not exceed the applicable NOx emission limit value by more than 50% except as follows:

- The 10% mode point in the D2 test cycle.

- The 10% mode point in the C1 test cycle.

- The idle mode point in the C1 test cycle.

All Ships/ Constructed on or after 1 January 1990

NA 13. Appendix III “Criteria and Procedures for Designation of Emission Control Areas”

This Appendix is completely revised in order to provide criteria and procedures for the formulation and submission of proposals for the designation of NOx Emission Control Areas, SOx Emission Control Areas and both SOx and NOx Emission Control Areas;

According to the above mentioned criteria, each proposal shall include:

a) a clear delineation of the proposed area of application;

b) the type or types of emission(s) that is or are being proposed for control;

c) an assessment that emissions from ships operating in the proposed area of application are contributing to ambient concentrations of air pollution or to adverse environmental impacts. Such assessment shall include, among others, a description of the impacts of the relevant emissions on human health and the environment;

d) relevant information pertaining to the meteorological conditions in the proposed area of application;

e) the nature of the ship traffic in the proposed Emission Control Area;

f) a description of the control measures taken by the proposing Party(ies) addressing land-based sources of NOx, SOx and particulate matter and operating concurrent with the consideration of measures to be adopted in relation to provisions of Regulations 13 and 14;

g) the relative costs of reducing emissions from ships when compared with land-based controls, and the economic impacts on shipping.

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66 14. Appendix IV “Type Approval and Operating Limits for Shipboard Incinerators”

Minor editorial changes to align the text with the new numbering of the revised MARPOL Annex VI.

15. Appendix V “Information to be Included in the Bunker Delivery Note”

Minor editorial changes to align the text with the new numbering of the revised MARPOL Annex VI.

16. Appendix VI “Fuel Verification Procedure for MARPOL Annex VI Fuel Oil Samples”

A new Appendix VI is inserted describing the procedure to be used to determine whether the fuel oil delivered to and used on board ships is compliant with the sulphur limits required by Regulation 14 of Annex VI, if so required by an Administration.

This procedure, to be managed by the Administration through its competent authority, identifies two verification stages as follows:

a) Verification Procedure Stage 1

- The MARPOL sample, required by paragraph 8.1 of Regulation 18, shall be delivered by the competent authority to an accredited laboratory (ISO 17025).

- The laboratory, after having verified the integrity of the seal, shall draw two sub-samples (A and B) from the MARPOL sample.

- The two sub-samples shall be tested in succession: if the results of “A” and “B” are within the repeatability of the test method, the results shall be considered valid. If the results of “A” and “B” are not within the repeatability of the test method, both results shall be rejected and two new sub-samples should be taken by the laboratory and analysed.

- If the test results of “A” and “B” are valid, an average of these two results should be calculated (X): If “X” is equal to or falls below the applicable limit required by Annex VI, the fuel oil shall be deemed to meet the requirements. If “X” is greater than the applicable limit required by Annex VI, Verification Procedure Stage 2 should be conducted. However, if the result of “X” is greater than the specification limit by 0.59R (where R is the reproducibility of the test method), the fuel oil shall be considered non-compliant and no further testing is necessary.

b) Verification Procedure Stage 2

- If Stage 2 of the verification procedure is necessary, the competent authority shall send the MARPOL sample to a second accredited laboratory.

- The laboratory, after having verified the integrity of the seal, shall draw two sub-samples from the MARPOL sample which shall be tested in succession: if the results of “C” and “D” are within the repeatability of the test method, the results shall be considered valid. If the results of “C” and “D” are not within the repeatability of the test method,

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both results shall be rejected and two new sub-samples shall be taken by the laboratory and analysed.

- If the test results of “C” and “D” are valid, and the results of “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” are within the reproducibility of the test method then the laboratory shall average the results (Y): if the result of “Y” is equal to or falls below the applicable limit required by Annex VI, the fuel oil shall be deemed to meet the requirements. If the result of “Y” is greater than the applicable limit required by Annex VI, then the fuel oil fails to meet the standards required by Annex VI.

- If the results of “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” are not within the reproducibility of the test method then the Administration may discard all of the test results and, at its discretion, repeat the entire testing process.

NOx TECHNICAL CODE

Revised NOx Technical Code

The amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines (NOx Technical Code), adopted by Resolution MEPC.177(58) on 10 October 2008, introduce a number of modifications to the NOx Technical Code, as consequence of the adoption of the revised MARPOL Annex VI (see Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution fr om ships” - 1 July 2010 ).

67 1. Paragraph 6.4 “Direct Measurement and Monitoring methods”

The new paragraph 6.4 explains how Direct Measurement and Monitoring methods are to be carried out.

The Direct Measurement and Monitoring procedure may be applied for onboard verification at renewal, annual and intermediate surveys. In particular information on the following topics are given:

a) emission species measurement;

b) engine performance measurements;

c) ambient condition measurements;

d) engine performance and ambient condition monitoring equipment;

e) test cycles;

f) test condition parameter;

g) analyser in-service performance;

h) data for emission calculation;

i) exhaust gas flow rate;

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l) NOx correction for humidity and temperature;

m) calculation of emission flow rates and specific emissions;

n) limit value and allowances;

o) data for demonstrating compliance;

p) form of approval;

q) survey of equipment and method.

68 2. Chapter 7 “Certification of an Existing Engine”

The new Chapter 7 has been added in order to address the case of existing engines required to comply with Regulation 13.7 (Marine diesel engines installed on a ship constructed prior to 1 January 2000). The main requirements are the following:

a) The entity responsible for obtaining emissions certification shall apply to the approving Administration.

b) Where an application for Approved Method approval includes gaseous emission measurements and calculations, those are to be in accordance with Chapter 5 (Procedures for NOx emission measurements on a test bed).

c) Emission and performance data obtained from one engine may be shown to apply to a range of engines.

d) The Approved Method for achieving compliance with regulation shall include a copy of the Approved Method File which is required to accompany the engine throughout its life on board ship.

e) A description of the engine’s onboard verification procedure shall be included in the Approved Method File.

f) After installation of the Approved Method, a survey shall be conducted in accordance with the Approved Method File. If this survey confirms compliance, the Administration shall amend the ship’s IAPP Certificate accordingly.


When certifying engines fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, reference should also be made to the guidelines addressing additional aspects to the NOx Technical Code 2008 with regard to particular requirements related to marine diesel engines fitted with SCR systems, adopted by Resolution MEPC.198(62) on 15 July 2011.

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1 August 2010

MARPOL 73/78

2006 Amendments to the revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil”

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.141(54) on 24 March 2006, consist in:

69 1. Regulation 1 “Definitions”: definition of “ship delivered on or after 1 August 2010” (new paragraph 28.9):

a) for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 August 2007; or

b) in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 February 2008; or

c) the delivery of which is on or after 1 August 2010 ; or

d) which have undergone a major conversion:

d.1. for which the contract is placed after 1 August 2007; or

d.2. in the absence of contract, the construction work of which is begun after 1 February 2008; or

d.3. which is completed after 1 August 2010 .

All ships/ Delivered on or after 1 August 2010

70 2. New Regulation 12A “Oil fuel tank protection”: all ships with an aggregate oil fuel capacity of 600 m3 and above, delivered on or after 1 August 2010 (as defined above) are to be fitted with a double hull in way of tanks containing fuel oil used for the propulsion and auxiliary machinery; the new regulation contains the technical requirements on how to fit the double hull.

All ships with an aggregate oil fuel capacity ≥ 600 m3/ Delivered on or after 1 August 2010

71 3. Amendments to the definition of Heavy Grade Oil in Regulation 21.

Oil tankers ≥ 600 dwt carrying heavy grade oil/ New and existing

72 4. Amendments to the supplement of the IOPP Certificate consequential to the introduction of new Regulation 12A.

All ships/ Delivered on or after 1 August 2010

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1 October 2010

SOLAS 1974

1992 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.24(60) on 10 April 1992, introduce new fire protection requirements for passenger ships constructed before 1 October 1994. These requirements, contained in Regulations II-2/41-1 and 41-2, are being phased in during the 16 year period 1 October 1994/1 October 2010.

73 In particular, according to paragraph 2.4 of Regulation II-2/41-1, passenger ships constructed before 25 May 1980 shall comply with all the requirements of Chapter II-2 applicable to ships constructed on or after 25 May 1980 (requirements of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS 1974, as adopted by the International Conference of Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, applicable to new passenger ships) not later than 1 October 2010. This means, for example, that materials are to be non-combustible to the extent required for SOLAS 74 ships by 1 October 2010. Please note that the text of the above-mentioned Regulations II-2/41-1 and 41-2 is no longer included in the new revised Chapter II-2. Compliance with the requirements of Resolution MSC.24(60) is requested under Regulation II-2/1.2.1 of the new chapter.

Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers/ Constructed before 1 October 1994


The amendments, adopted by a Conference of SOLAS Parties on 29 November 1995 and entered into force on 1 July 1997, contain modifications and additions to the chapters of SOLAS dealing with the safety aspects of ro-ro passenger ferries and passenger ships.

74 According to Regulation II-1/8-2 “Special requirements for ro-ro passenger ships carrying 400 persons or more”, ro-ro passenger ships constructed before 1 July 1997 carrying 400 persons or more shall have upgraded survivability after damage to SOLAS '90 standard, assuming the damage applied anywhere within the ship's length L (two-compartment standard), not later than the latest of:

1. Value of A/Amax Date of compliance

a) less than 85% 1 October 1998 b) 85% or more but less than 90% 1 October 2000 c) 90% or more but less than 95% 1 October 2002 d) 95% or more but less than 97.5% 1 October 2004 e) 97.5% or more 1 October 2005

2. Number of persons permitted to be carried

a) 1,500 or more 1 October 2002 b) 1,000 or more but less than 1,500 1 October 2006 c) 600 or more but less than 1,000 1 October 2008 d) 400 or more but less than 600 1 October 2010

3. Age of the ship equal to or greater than 20 years.

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2011

1 January 2011

SOLAS 1974


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.269(85) on 4 December 2008, consist of two sets of modifications entering into force on 1 July 2010 and 1 January 2011.

The amendments entering into force on 1 January 2011 consist of the following:

75 1. New paragraph 2.4 of Regulation II-2/1 “Application” requires the following ships, with cargo spaces intended for carriage of packaged dangerous goods, to comply with the special requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods given in Regulation II-2/19.3 not later than the first renewal survey on or after 1 January 2011, except when carrying dangerous goods classified as infectious substances (class 6.2) and radioactive substances (class 7) and dangerous goods in limited quantities and excepted quantities:

− cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards, and passenger ships constructed on or after 1 September 1984 but before 1 January 2011; and

− cargo ships of less than 500 gross tonnage constructed on or after 1 February 1992 but before 1 January 2011;

with the following exceptions:

− cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards and passenger ships constructed on or after 1 September 1984 but before 1 July 1986 complying with Regulation II-2/54.2.3 as adopted by Resolution MSC.1(XLV); and cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards and passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 1986 but before 1 February 1992 complying with Regulation II-2/54.2.3 as adopted by Resolution MSC.6(48), need not to comply with the requirements for detection system in Regulation II-2/19.3.3; and

− cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards and passenger ships constructed on or after 1 September 1984 but before 1 July 1998; and cargo ships of less than 500 gross tonnage constructed on or after 1 February 1992 but before 1 July 1998 need not to comply with the requirements for the separation of ro-ro spaces in Regulation II-2/19.3.10.

Cargo ships ≥ 500GT and Passenger ships intended for the carriage of packaged dangerous goods/ Constructed on or after 1 September 1984 but before 1 January 2011 and Cargo ships <500GT intended for the carriage of packaged dangerous goods/ Constructed on or after 1 February 1992 but before 1 January 2011

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Moreover, according to the guidelines for application of SOLAS Regulation II-2/19.3 (MSC.1/Circ.1407), dated 2 June 2011, the following ships are exempted from the retroactive application of some fire protection requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods introduced by Resolution MSC.269(85):

− cargo ships of 500 GT and upwards and passenger ships constructed on or after 1 February 1992 but before 1 July 2002, need not comply with the provisions relevant to the “detection system” set out in Regulation II-2/19.3.3 provided that they comply with the corresponding requirements adopted by Resolution MSC.13(57); and

− cargo ships of 500 GT and upwards and passenger ships constructed on or after 1 September 1984 but before 1 July 2002, need not comply with the provisions relevant to “water supplies”, “bilge pumping”, “personnel protection” and “water-spray system” set out in Regulations II-2/19.3.1, 19.3.5, 19.3.6 and 19.3.9 provided that they comply with the corresponding requirements adopted by Resolution MSC.1(XLV).

The exemptions in MSC.1/Circ.1407 reflect the amendments to SOLAS Regulation II-2/1 adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) on 30 November 2012 (see 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2014 ), which enter into force on 1 July 2014.

76 2. Modifications are made to Table 19.3 of Regulation II-2/19 “Carriage of dangerous goods” in relation to the classes of dangerous goods and to relevant ship’s requirements to be complied with to be allowed to carry these dangerous goods. In particular:

− flashpoint temperatures are changed in order to be consistent with the range in use in the IMDG Code: class 3 FP<23°C; class 3 FP ≥23° to ≤60°; class 6.1 liquids FP<23°C; class 6.1 liquids FP ≥23° to ≤60°; class 8 liquids FP<23°C; class 8 liquids FP ≥23° to ≤60°;

− class 2.3 is split in 2.3 flammable and non-flammable, and a note (Note 20) is added to 2.3 flammable specifying that stowage of class 2.3 having a subsidiary risk class 2.1 under deck or in enclosed ro-ro spaces is prohibited, under the provisions of the IMDG Code;

− class 4.3 is divided into solids and liquids, and a note (Note 21) is added specifying that stowage of class 4.3 liquids having a flashpoint less than 23°C under deck or in enclosed ro-ro spaces is prohibited under the provisions of the IMDG Code;

− class 4.3 liquids shall comply with Regulations II-2/19.3.2 (source of ignition), II-2/19.3.3 (detection system) and II-2/19.3.4.1 (ventilation arrangement); in addition to the ones already required. Compliance with Regulation II-2/19.3.2 is required only for dangerous goods, listed in the IMDG Code, having a flashpoint less than 23°, as specified in Note 18;

− class 5.2 shall also comply with Regulation II-2/19.3.8 concerning the insulation of the machinery space

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boundaries;

− class 6.1 liquids FP≥23° to ≤60° shall not comply anymore with Regulation II-2/19.3.4.2 (ventilation arrangement);

− class 8 liquids FP≥23° to ≤60° shall not comply anymore with Regulation II-2/19.3.4.2 (ventilation arrangement) but dangerous goods of this class having a subsidiary risk class 6.1, shall comply with Regulation II-19.3.5 (bilge pumping);

− class 8 liquids shall comply with Regulation II-19.3.5 (bilge pumping) when they have a subsidiary risk class 6.1;

− class 9 shall also comply with Regulations II-2/19.3.2 (source of ignition) and II-2/19.3.4.2 (ventilation arrangement) if class 9 dangerous goods evolve flammable vapour listed in IMDG Code, as specified in Note 17.

As a direct consequence of this, the document of compliance with the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods under the provisions of Regulation II-2/19 has been updated and the new standard format of the certificate is set in Circular MSC.1/Circ.1266 dated 18 December 2008.

Amendments to Regulation II-2/19, include also a new title of paragraph 3.4 which becomes “ventilation arrangement” and an additional sentence in paragraph 3.6.1 concerning personnel protection. It is required that protective clothing shall be selected taking into account the hazards associated with the chemicals being transported and the standards developed by IMO according to class and physical state: for solid bulk cargoes, the protective clothing should satisfy the equipment provisions specified in the schedules of the new IMSBC Code; and for packaged goods, they should satisfy the equipment provisions specified in the emergency procedures (EmS) of the Supplement to the IMDG Code for the individual substances.

77 3. Amendments to Chapter VI “Carriage of cargoes” and Chapter VII “Carriage of dangerous goods” are inserted to make the new International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (adopted by Resolution MSC.268(85) on 4 December 2008 – see Entry into force - 1 January 2011 ) mandatory respectively for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes other than grain, and for the carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk, from 1 January 2011.

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2009 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.282(86) on 5 June 2009, consist of the following:

78 1. Regulation II-1/3-5 “New installation of materials containing asbestos”: new amended text prohibits for all ships new installation of materials which contain asbestos without any exemptions. In applying this regulation, reference should be made to the following:

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− the description of the process to verify that the ship does not contain asbestos,(MSC.1/Circ.1426, dated 13 June 2012), which consists in the review of asbestos-free declaration and the supporting documentation provided by shipyards, repair yards and equipment manufacturers for the structure, machinery, electrical installations and equipment covered by SOLAS Convention.

79 2. Regulation II-1/35-1 “Bilge pumping arrangements": new paragraph 2.6.3 makes reference to some requirements of Regulation II-2/20, adopted by MSC.256(84) (see 2008 Amendments (first set) - 1 January 2010 ), concerning the drainage of fire-fighting water in closed vehicle and ro-ro spaces, and special categories spaces.


NA 3. Regulation V/19 “Carriage requirements for shipborne navigational systems and equipment”: new paragraphs 2.2, 2.10 and 2.11 introduce carriage requirements for new and existing ships, according to specific implementation schedules, ranging from 1 July 2011 to 1 July 2018, in relation to the fitting of a bridge navigational watch alarm system (see 2009 Amendments - 1 July 2011) and an Electronic Chart Display and an Information System (see 2009 Amendments - 1 July 2012 ).

80 4. Chapter VI “Carriage of cargoes and oil fuels”: the title of the chapter and Regulations VI/1 and VI/5-1 are amended in order to confirm that the provisions of SOLAS Regulation VI/5-1, as adopted by MSC.239(83) and entered into force 1 July 2009, stand to indicate that ships carrying MARPOL Annex I oil or oil fuel shall be provided with Material Safety Data Sheets prior to the loading of such oil as cargo in bulk or bunkering of oil fuel. Guidance on the provisions of Regulation VI/5-1 are also given in MSC.1/Circ.1303, in order to ensure improved understanding and uniform compliance since its entry into force (1 July 2009).

5. Forms of certificates: due to the amendments to Regulation V/19 concerning Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) carriage requirement (see 2009 Amendments - 1 July 2011 ), a new item is introduced in the following Forms:

− Record of the Equipment for the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (Form P);

− Record of Equipment for the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate (Form E);

− Record of Equipment for Nuclear Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (Form PNUC); and

− Record of Equipment for Nuclear Cargo Ship Safety Certificate (Form CNUC).


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IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES)

Entry into force

81 The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code - adopted by Resolution MSC.268(85) on 4 December 2008 and entering into force on 1 January 2011 - supersedes the existing recommendatory BC Code (Resolution MSC.193(79)) and aims at facilitating the safe stowage and shipment of solid bulk cargoes by providing information on the dangers associated with the shipment of certain types of solid bulk cargoes and instructions on the procedures to be adopted when the shipment of solid bulk cargoes is contemplated.

The Code defines solid bulk cargoes as follows:

1. Group A: cargoes which may liquefy if shipped at a moisture content in excess of their transportable moisture limit;

2. Group B: cargoes which possess a chemical hazard which could give rise to a dangerous situation on a ship. Group B includes materials with chemical hazards when carried in bulk (MHB cargoes) which are not classified as dangerous goods in the IMDG Code;

3. Group C: cargoes which are neither liable to liquefy (Group A) nor to possess chemical hazards (Group B).

A Bulk Cargo Shipping Name (BCSN) is assigned to each solid bulk cargo and the BCSN shall identify such a cargo when carried by sea, in addition to the United Nations (UN) number when the cargo consists of dangerous goods. The BCSN; the cargo group (A, B or C); the IMO class group, as applicable; the UN number, as applicable; the total quantity of the cargo; the storage factor; and other information on the cargo, listed in paragraph 4.2.2 of the Code, shall be provided to the master by the shipper sufficiently in advance of loading to enable the precautions which may be necessary for proper stowage and safe carriage of the cargo to put into effect. Information provided by the shipper shall be accompanied by a declaration, whose form is set out in paragraph 4.2.3 of the Code, as an example.

In addition, the following documentation is required to be kept on board for each ship carrying dangerous goods in solid form in bulk:

1. special list or manifest setting forth the dangerous goods on board and the location thereof, in accordance with SOLAS Regulation VII/7-2.2;

2. appropriate instructions on emergency response to incidents involving the cargoes;

3. Document of Compliance to SOLAS Regulation II-2/19.4 or II-2/54.3 for carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk except classes 6.2 (infectious substances) and 7 (radioactive substances). The Document is requested for cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and over, if constructed on or after 1 September 1984, and for cargo ships of less than 500 gross tonnage if


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constructed on or after 1 February 1992.

In relation to iron ore fines, DSC.1/Circ.66/Rev.1, dated 25 October 2012, draws attention on dangers of serious casualties due to liquefaction associated with the carriage of this cargo.



The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.271(85) on 4 December 2008, aim to bring the Chapter 7 “Fire safety” of the Code in line with the amendments of SOLAS Chapter II-2, adopted by Resolution MSC.269(85) (see 2008 Amendments (second set) ). The amendments include the following:

82 1. New sentence at the end of paragraph 7.17.1, requires that crafts constructed on or after 1 July 2002 but before 1 January 2011, with cargo spaces intended for the carriage of packaged dangerous goods, shall comply with 7.17.3, except when carrying dangerous goods specified as classes 6.2 (infectious substances) and 7 (radioactive material) and dangerous goods in limited quantities and excepted quantities in accordance with tables 7.17-1 and 7.17-3 not later than the date of the first renewal survey on or after 1 January 2011.

HSC intended for the carriage of packaged dangerous goods/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2002 but before 1 January 2011

83 2. Table 7.17-3 (Application of the requirements to different classes of dangerous goods except solid dangerous goods in bulk) is replaced with a new one. In the new table:

− temperatures of the flashpoint are changed in order to be consistent with the range in use in the IMDG Code: class 3 FP<23°C; class 3 FP ≥23° to ≤60°; class 6.1 liquids FP<23°C; class 6.1 liquids FP≥23° to ≤60°; class 8 liquids FP<23°C; class 8 liquids FP≥23° to ≤60°;

− class 2.3 is split in 2.3 flammable and non-flammable, and a note is added to 2.3 flammable specifying that stowage of class 2.3 having a subsidiary risk class 2.1 under deck or in enclosed ro-ro spaces is prohibited under the provisions of the IMDG Code;

− class 4.3 is divided in solids and liquids, and a note is added specifying that stowage of class 4.3 liquids having a flashpoint less than 23°C under deck or in enclosed ro-ro spaces is prohibited under the provisions of the IMDG Code;

− Regulations 7.17.3.10.1 and 7.17.3.10.2 concerning separation between ro-ro spaces and weather decks are consolidated into one as the row for Regulation 7.17.3.10;

− class 4.3 liquids shall comply with Regulations 7.17.3.2 (source of ignition), 7.17.3.3 (detection system) and 7.17.3.4.1 (ventilation); in addition to the ones already required. A note is added specifying that compliance with

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Regulation 7.17.3.2 is required only for dangerous goods, listed in the IMDG Code, having a flashpoint less than 23°;

− class 6.1 liquids FP≥23° to ≤60° shall not comply anymore with Regulation 7.17.3.4.2 (ventilation);

− class 8 liquids FP≥23° to ≤60° shall not comply anymore with Regulation 7.17.3.4.2 (ventilation) but dangerous goods of this class having a subsidiary risk class 6.1, shall comply with Regulation 7.17.3.5 (bilge pumping);

− class 8 liquids shall comply with Regulation 7.17.3.5 (bilge pumping) when class 8 liquids have a subsidiary risk class 6.1;

− class 9 shall also comply with Regulations 7.17.3.2 (source of ignition) and 7.17.3.4.2 (ventilation) if these dangerous goods evolve flammable vapour listed in IMDG Code.

As required by paragraph 17.7.4, the Administration shall provide the craft with an appropriate document as evidence of compliance of construction and equipment with the requirements of Part D of the Code. The format of this document has been updated and it is set in Circular MSC.1/Circ.1266, dated 18 December 2009.

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988

2009 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.283(86) on 5 June 2009, aim at bringing the SOLAS Protocol 1988 in line with the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended by Resolution MSC.282(86) (see 2009 Amendments - 1 January 2011 and 2009 Amend ments - 1 July 2011) and consist in the following:

84 A new item “Bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS)” is inserted in the following forms: - Record of Equipment for the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate

(Form P); - Record of Equipment for the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment

Certificate (Form E); - Record of Equipment for the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate (Form

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The amendments were introduced by Resolutions MEPC.186(59) and MEPC.187(59).

Resolution MEPC.186(59), adopted on 16 July 2009, introduces in Annex I a new Chapter 8 “Prevention of Pollution During Transfer of Oil Cargo Between Oil Tankers at Sea” and consequential amendments to the Record of Construction and Equipment for Oil Tankers (Form B), as follows:

85 1. Chapter 8 - Prevention of Pollution During Transfer of Oil Cargo Between Oil Tankers at Sea

a) Regulation 40 “Scope of Application”

The requirements of the new Chapter 8 shall apply to oil tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above engaged in the transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea (STS operations) and their STS operations conducted on or after 1 April 2012. However, STS operations conducted before that date but after the approval of the Administration of STS operations Plan required under Regulation 41.1 shall be in accordance with the STS operations Plan as far as possible.

The regulations contained in this chapter shall not apply to:

� oil transfer operations associated with warships, naval auxiliaries or other ships owned or operated by a State, fixed or floating platforms, floating production, storage and offloading facilities (FPSOs) and floating storage units (FSUs);

� bunkering operations;

� STS operations necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at sea, or for combating specific pollution incidents in order to minimize the damage from pollution.

b) Regulation 41 “General Rules on safety and environmental protection”

Any oil tanker involved in STS operations shall carry on board a “STS operations Plan”, prescribing how to conduct STS operations not later than the date of the first annual, intermediate or renewal survey of the ship to be carried out on or after 1 January 2011 . Any oil tanker, subject to this chapter, engaged in STS operations shall comply with its STS operations Plan starting from 1 April 2012.

The Plan, to be approved by the Administration, shall be written in the working language of the ship and developed taking into account the information contained in the best practice guidelines for STS operations identified by the Organization (IMO’s “Manual on Oil Pollution, Section I, Prevention”, approved by MEPC 61; and the ICS and OCIMF “Ship-to-ship Transfer Guide, Petroleum”, fourth edition, 2005).

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The STS operations Plan may be incorporated into an existing Safety Management System required by Chapter IX of the SOLAS Convention (if applicable).

Records of STS operations shall be retained on board for three years and be readily available for inspections.

c) Regulation 42 “Notification”

Each oil tanker subject to this chapter that plans STS operations within the territorial sea, or the exclusive economic zone of a Party to the MARPOL Convention shall notify that Party not less than 48 hours in advance of the scheduled STS operations. The notification includes a number of information, among which:

1. ship’s identification data (name, flag, IMO number, etc.);

2. date, time and location at the commencement of the STS operations;

3. whether STS operations are to be conducted at anchor or underway;

4. oil type and quantity;

5. planned duration of the STS transfer.

In the case the above mentioned information is not available 48 hours in advance of the STS operations, the oil tanker discharging the oil cargo shall notify the Party, not less than 48 hours in advance, that an STS operation will occur and the above information shall be provided at the earliest opportunity.

2. Record of Construction and Equipment for Oil Tankers, Form B

A new section 8A is added as follows:

“8A Ship-to-ship oil transfer operations at sea (Regulation 41) 8A.1 The oil tanker is provided with an STS operations Plan in

compliance with Regulation 41.”

Resolution MEPC.187(59), adopted on 16 July 2009, introduces modifications to Regulations 1, 12, 13, 17, and 38 of Annex I and consequential amendments to the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate and Oil Record Book Parts I and II, as follows:

86 1. Regulation 1 “Definitions”

The following new definitions are added after the existing paragraph 30:

a) Oil residue (sludge): residual waste oil products generated during the normal operation of a ship such as those resulting from the purification of fuel or lubricating oil for main or auxiliary machinery, separated waste oil from oil filtering equipment, waste oil collected in drip trays, and waste hydraulic and lubricating oils.

b) Oil residue (sludge) tank: a tank which holds oil residue (sludge) from which sludge may be disposed directly through the standard discharge connection or any other approved means of disposal.

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machinery spaces. Any liquid entering the bilge system including bilge wells, bilge piping, tank top or bilge holding tanks is considered oily bilge water.

d) Oily bilge water holding tank: a tank collecting oily bilge water prior to its discharge, transfer or disposal.

2. Regulation 12 “Tanks for oil residues (sludge)”

a) The last phrase at the end of paragraph 1 “such as those resulting from the purification of fuel and lubricating oils and oil leakages in the machinery space” is deleted because, according to the above point 1, the definition of “oil residue (sludge)” is now inserted in Regulation 1.

b) A new paragraph 2 is inserted after the existing paragraph 1. According to the new paragraph 2, oil residue (sludge) may be disposed of directly from the oil residue (sludge) tank(s) through the standard discharge connection or any other approved means of disposal. The new paragraph contains also the following requirements for the oil residue (sludge) tank(s):

− the tank(s) shall be provided with a designated pump for disposal that is capable of taking suction from the oil residue (sludge) tank(s) (Regulation 12.2.1); and

− the tank(s) shall have no discharge connections to the bilge system, oily bilge water holding tank(s), tank top or oily water separators except that the tank(s) may be fitted with drains, with manually operated self-closing valves and arrangements for subsequent visual monitoring of the settled water that lead to an oily bilge water holding tank or bilge well, or an alternative arrangement, provided such arrangement does not connect directly to the bilge piping system (Regulation 12.2.2).

The unified interpretation, disseminated by MEPC.1/Circ.753/Rev.1, clarifies the application of Regulation 12.2.2, as follows:

� Regulation 12.2.2 should not be retroactively applied to ships delivered before 1 January 2014, that means ships:

� for which the building contract is placed before 1 January 2011 ; or

� in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction before 1 January 2012; or

� the delivery of which is before 1 January 2014.

� There should be no interconnections between the sludge tank discharge piping and bilge-water piping other than possible common piping leading to the standard discharge connection referred to in Regulation 13.

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have discharge connections to oily bilge water holding tank(s), tank top or oily water separator may be accepted.

� Screw-down non-return valves arranged in lines connecting to common piping leading to the standard discharge connection required by regulation 13, to prevent sludge from discharging to the bilge system, oily bilge water holding tank(s), tank top or oily water separators, provide a means equivalent to an arrangement that has "no interconnection" or "no discharge connections.

c) According to the above existing paragraphs 2 and 3 are renumbered as 3 and 4, respectively.

3. Regulation 12 “Tanks for oil residues”, Regulation 13 “Standard discharge connection”, Regulation 17 “Oil Record Book, Part I – Machinery space operations” and Regulation 38 “Reception facilities”

a) The word “sludge” in Regulations 12.2, 13, 17.2.3, 38.2 and 38.7 is replaced by the words “oil residue (sludge)”.

b) The words “and other oil residues” in Regulation 17.2.3 are deleted.

4. Supplement to the IOPP Certificate Form A (Ships other than Oil Tankers) and Form B (Oil Tankers)

a) The existing Section 3 “Means for retention and disposal of oil residues (sludge) and oily bilge water holding tank(s)” of the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate, Form A and Form B, is replaced by a new one. The main modifications are the following:

- the “capacity” of the incinerator for oil residues is replaced by its “maximum capacity” measured in kW or kcal/h; and

- tanks for mixing oil residues with fuel oil are deleted from the list of means for the disposal of oil residues (sludge).

87 b) Section 5 “Construction” of the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate, Form B, is modified as follows:

- the term “(double bottom requirements)” at the end of sub-item 5.8.2 is deleted; and

- the sub-items 5.8.5 and 5.8.7 are amended in order to provide additional details to clearly document the reason why the ship is not subject to Regulation 20 and/or 21 of MARPOL Annex I.

c) Section 6 “Retention of oil on board” of the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate, Form B: sub-item 6.1.5.4 “oil-like noxious liquid substances as listed in the attachment to the certificate” is deleted.

Oil tankers/ New and existing

88 5. Oil Record Book Part I “Machinery space operations”

Sections A to H of the Oil Record Book Part I are replaced by new ones. The main modifications are the following:

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3.3: in case of cleaning of oil fuel tank(s) the quantity of water transferred into the tank(s) is to be recorded.

b) Section B “Discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from oil fuel tanks referred to under Section (A)”: minor editorial amendments.

c) Section C “Collection, transfer and disposal of oil residues (sludge)”:

- paragraph 11 (collection of oil residues): in the first line the words in bracket “and other oil residues” are deleted and a new sub item 4 is inserted concerning the quantity of residue collected by manual operation;

- paragraph 12 (collection of oil residues): minor editorial amendments.

d) Section D “Non-automatic starting of discharge overboard, transfer or disposal otherwise of bilge water which has accumulated in machinery spaces”:

- editorial amendments to the heading of section D to read as mentioned in the brackets above;

- in paragraphs 13, 14, 15 quantity, time and method of transfer respectively are to be added to quantity, time and method of discharge and disposal;

- in paragraph 5 sub item 3 the words ”or other tank(s)” are inserted after “holding tank”.

e) Section E “Automatic starting of discharge overboard, transfer or disposal otherwise of bilge water which has accumulated in machinery spaces”: editorial amendments to the heading of section D to read as mentioned above.

Advice on compilation of the Oil Record Book Part I is provided in the guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I, circulated by MEPC.1/Circ.736/Rev.2, dated 6 October 2011.

89 6. Oil Record Book Part II “Cargo/Ballast operations”

a) Section J “Collection, transfer and disposal of residues and oily mixtures not otherwise dealt with”:

- editorial amendments to the heading of section J to read as mentioned in the brackets above;

- in paragraph 56 the quantity transferred is added to the quantity disposed;

- in paragraph 57 the method of transfer is added to the method of disposal;

- in paragraph 57 subparagraph 3 the transfer from machinery space oil residue (sludge) and oily bilge water tanks is added.

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The revised Annex VI, adopted by Resolution MEPC.176(58) on 10 October 2008, introduces, inter alia, in Regulation 13 “Nitrogen Oxides” a 3-Tier approach with a view of progressively reducing NOx emissions limits (see Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the preventio n of air pollution from ships”- 1 July 2010 ).

90 - Tier II

Marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 130 kW installed on board ships constructed on or after 1 January 2011 shall comply with the following NOx emission limits:

� 14,4 g/kWh when n is less than 130 rpm;



- Tier III

Marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 130 kW installed on board ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016 and operating in an Emission Control Area designated under the provisions of the new Appendix III to the revised Annex VI, shall comply with the following NOx emission limits:





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91 The International Convention for the control and Management of ships’ Ballast Water and sediments (BWM Convention) was adopted on 12 February 2004 by a Diplomatic Conference in order to regulate and control ballast water management.






1. ships constructed in 2011:

- with a ballast water capacity of less than 5,000 cubic meters, to conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard;

- with a ballast water capacity of 5,000 cubic meters or more, to conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-1 standard until the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever occur first, after 2016 anniversary date of delivery of the ship, after which they shall conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard;

2. ships constructed from 1 January 2012, irrespective of ballast water capacity, to conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard.

Unless decided otherwise in the future by the single Administrations or the IMO, after the entry into force date of the BWM Convention (at the moment still unknown) ships may be requested to give evidence to have conducted ballast water management according to the above.

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(*) Please be aware that IMO Assembly (A28 – November 2013) is discussing a modified scheme for compliance with D2 standard and it may be possible that IMO decide to require compliance with D2 standard for existing ships at the anniversary date of delivery in 2016, or at the entry into force date of the BWM Convention (still unknown), if that occurs later.

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1 May 2011

MARPOL 73/78

Effective date of discharge requirements in Annex V for Wider Caribbean Region Special Area

Resolution MEPC.191(60), adopted on 25 March 2010, establishes the date of discharge requirements for Wider Caribbean Regional Special Area, designated as a Special Area under MARPOL Annex V:

92 Noting the information on the adequacy of reception facilities provided by the States bordering the Wider Caribbean Region Special Area, the garbage disposal requirements within Special Areas in Regulation 5 of MARPOL Annex V take effect on 1 May 2011 for the Wider Caribbean Region Special Area.


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1 July 2011

SOLAS 1974

2009 Amendments

The amendments to Regulation V/19 “Carriage requirements for shipborne navigational systems and equipment”, adopted by Resolution MSC.282(86) on 5 June 2009 (see 2009 Amendments - 1 January 2011 ), require new and existing ships to be fitted with a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS), as follows:

93 The following ships shall be fitted with a BNWAS, complying with standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution MSC.128(75), and be in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea:

- cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards and passenger ships irrespective of size constructed on or after 1 July 2011 ,

- passenger ships irrespective of size and cargo ships of 3000 gross tonnage and upwards, constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2012;

- cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 3,000 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2013; and

- cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2014.

Bridge navigational watch alarm systems installed prior to 1 July 2011 may subsequently be exempted from full compliance with such standards at the discretion of the Administration.

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1 August 2011

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The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.189(60) on 26 March 2010, consist in the addition of a new Chapter 9 “Special requirements for the use or carriage of oils in the Antarctic area” to Annex I:

94 Chapter 9 - Special requirements for the use or carriage of oils in the Antarctic area

Regulation 43 “Special requirements for the use or carriage of oils in the Antarctic area”

With the exception of vessels engaged in securing the safety of ships or in a search and rescue operation, the carriage in bulk as cargo or carriage and use as fuel of the following:

- crude oils having a density at 15°C higher than 9 00 kg/m3;

- oils, other than crude oils, having a density at 15°C higher than 900 kg/m3 or a kinematic viscosity at 50°C higher than 180 mm2/s; or

- bitumen, tar and their emulsions,

shall be prohibited in the Antarctic area, as defined in Annex I, regulation 1.11.7.

When prior operations have included the carriage or use of above-listed oils, the cleaning or flushing of tanks or pipelines shall not be required.

All ships navigating in Antarctic area/ New and existing

2010 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulation s for the prevention of air pollution from ships”

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.190(60) on 26 March 2010, establish the following new Emission Control Area (ECA):

NA The North American Emission Control Area, is established by amending Regulations 13.6 and 14.3 and defined in new Appendix VII “North American Emission Control Area”. It includes specific portions of the United States and Canadian coastal waters for the control of NOx, SOx and particulate matter emissions.

However, the relevant emission requirements shall be met within such ECA according to the following:

- NOx Tier III limits, for marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 130 kW installed on board ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016 (see Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 January 2016);

- SOx limits set in Regulation 14, for all ships from 1 August 2012,

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as specified in Regulation 14.7, as amended by Resolution MEPC.202(62) adopted on 15 July 2011 (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the preven tion of air pollution from ships” – 1 August 2012).

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95 The International Convention for the control and Management of ships’ Ballast Water and sediments (BWM Convention) was adopted on 12 February 2004 by a Diplomatic Conference in order to regulate and control ballast water management.





The BWM Convention and Resolution A.1005(25) dated 29 November 2007 require ships constructed in 2009 with a ballast water capacity of less than 5,000 cubic meters, to conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-1 standard until their second annual survey but not later than 31 December 2011 ; after this date they shall conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard.

Unless decided otherwise in the future by the single Administrations or the IMO, after the entry into force date of the BWM Convention (at the moment still unknown) ships may be requested to give evidence to have conducted ballast water management according to the above.

Ships with a ballast water capacity < 5.000 m3/ Constructed in 2009

(*) Please be aware that IMO Assembly (A28 – November 2013) is discussing a modified scheme for compliance with D2 standard and it may be possible that IMO decide to require compliance with D2 standard for existing ships at the entry into force date of the BWM Convention (still unknown).

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2012

1 January 2012

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The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.256(84) on 16 May 2008 (see 2008 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2010 ), are relevant to SOLAS Chapter II-1- Construction – Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installation:

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The title of Regulation II-1/3-4 “Emergency towing arrangements on tankers” is changed into “Emergency towing arrangements and procedures” and a new paragraph is added requiring all ships to be provided with a ship-specific emergency towing procedure according to the following scheme:

- all passenger ships, not later than 1 January 2010;

- cargo ships constructed on or after 1 January 2010;

- cargo ships constructed before 1 January 2010, not later than 1 January 2012 .

Such a procedure, that can be developed according to the guidelines in MSC.1/Circ.1255, shall be carried aboard the ship for use in emergency situations, shall be based on existing arrangements and equipment available on board the ship and shall include:

- drawings of fore and aft deck showing possible emergency towing arrangements;

- inventory of equipment on board that can be used for emergency towing;

- means and methods of communication; and

- sample procedures to facilitate the preparation for and conducting of emergency towing operations.

Cargo ships/ Constructed before 1 January 2010


The amendments were adopted by Resolutions MSC.290(87) and MSC.291(87) on 21 May 2010.

The amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.290(87) introduce into Chapter II-1 the Goal-based ship construction standards (GBS) for bulk carriers and oil tankers, providing the definition of GBS in Regulation II-1/2 and making them mandatory for the above-mentioned ships of 150 m in length and above, whose building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2016

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(new Regulation II-1/3-10 “Goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers”) (see 2010 Amendments - 1 July 2016 ).

The amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.291(87) consist of the following:

NA 1. new Regulation II-1/3-11 “Corrosion protection of cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers”, introducing mandatory coating requirements for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers of 5000 tonnes deadweight and above (excluding combination carriers and chemical tankers, even the ones certified to carry oil), for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2013 (see 2010 Amendments - 1 January 2013 ).

97 2. new requirements added to Regulation II-2/4.5.7 “Gas measurement and detection”:

- all tankers, new and existing, to be equipped with at least one portable instrument for measuring oxygen (para.5.7.1);

Tankers/ New and existing

98 - oil tankers of 20000 tonnes deadweight and above, constructed on or after 1 January 2012 , to be provided with a fixed hydrocarbon gas detection system for measuring hydrocarbon gas concentrations in all ballast tanks and void spaces of double-hull and double-bottom spaces adjacent to cargo tanks, including the forepeak tank and any other tanks and spaces under bulkhead deck adjacent to cargo tanks. Such system shall comply with the specifications given in new Chapter 16 of the Fire Safety Systems Code, adopted by Resolution MSC.292(87) (see 2010 Amendments - 1 January 2012) .

Oil tankers will not need to be fitted with such system if they are provided with constant operative inerting systems for such spaces.

Moreover, the cargo pump-rooms subject to the provisions of Regulation II-2/4.5.10 related to the “Protection of cargo pump-rooms” will not need to comply with this requirement.

Oil tankers of 20000 tonnes deadweight/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2012




NA 1. Chapter 1 “General”: a new sentence is added at the end of paragraph 1.2 clarifying that amendments to the FSS Code adopted after 1 July 2002 shall apply only to ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction, on or after the date on which the amendments enter into force, unless expressly provided otherwise.

99 2. Chapter 10 “Sample extraction smoke detection systems”: detailed additional technical requirements are provided for sample

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extraction smoke detection systems, which, inter alia, include:

- description of the main components of the sample extraction smoke detection system (i.e. smoke accumulators; sampling pipes; three-way valves and control panel) (para. 2.1.1.1);

- formula to calculate the interval for scanning of the sample extraction smoke detection system operating on a sequential scanning (para. 2.1.2);

- requirements for fun suction capacity and means to monitor airflow, which shall be provided in each sampling line (para. 2.2.2);

- testing of the control panel in accordance with standards EN 54-2 (1997), EN 54-4 (1997) and IEC 60092-504 (2001) (para.2.2.6);

- installation requirements for smoke accumulators (e.g. location, sampling pipe networks, number of accumulators connected to each sampling pipe) (para. 2.3.1);

- requirements for the control panel in relation to the alarms and fault signals (para. 2.4.1.5); and

- testing requirements after installation (para. 2.4.2.2).

on or after 1 January 2012

100 3. New Chapter 16 “Fixed hydrocarbon gas detection systems”: detailed specifications for fixed hydrocarbon gas detection systems, required by SOLAS Regulation II-2/4.5.7.3 (see 2010 Amendments - 1 January 2012 ), are provided. In particular:

- the system shall be designed, constructed and tested to the satisfaction of the Administration based on the performance standards developed by the Organization (MSC.1/Circ.1370);

- the system shall be comprised of a central unit for gas measurement and analysis and gas sampling pipes in all ballast tanks and void spaces of double-hull and double-bottom spaces adjacent to the cargo tanks, including the forepeak tank and any other tanks and spaces under the bulkhead deck adjacent to cargo tanks; and

- the gas sampling lines, the gas analysis unit and the gas detection equipment shall comply with the component requirements listed in section 2.2 of the new Chapter.

Oil tankers of 20000 tonnes deadweight/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2012

IBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK)

2006 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.219(82) on 8 December 2006 and by Resolution MEPC.166(56) on 13 July 2007, contain modifications to Chapter 11 “Fire Protection and Fire Extinction”, entered into force on 1 January 2009, in order to align the fire protection requirements of the IBC Code with those in SOLAS Chapter II-2.

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101 The main modification consists in adding a new paragraph 11.1.4 reading:

“In lieu of the provisions of SOLAS Regulation II-2/1.6.7, the requirements of Regulations II-2/4.5.10.1.1 and II-2/4.5.10.1.4 and a system for continuous monitoring of the concentration of flammable vapours shall be fitted on ships of 500 gross tonnage and over which were constructed before 1 January 2009 by the date of the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 January 2009, but not later than 1 January 2012 . Sampling points or detector heads should be located in suitable positions in order that potentially dangerous leakages are readily detected. When the flammable vapour concentration reaches a pre-set level which shall not be higher than 10% of the lower flammable limit, a continuous audible and visual alarm signal shall be automatically effected in the pump-room and cargo control room to alert personnel to the potential hazard. However, existing monitoring systems already fitted having a pre-set level not greater than 30% of the lower flammable limit may be accepted. Notwithstanding the above provisions, the Administration may exempt ships not engaged on international voyages from those requirements.”.

Chemical tankers/ New and existing constructed on after 1 July 1986


2010 Amendments

102 Amendment 35-10 to the IMDG Code, adopted by Resolution MSC.294(87) on 21 May 2010, consists of various modifications including the introduction of a new section providing special provisions for fumigated units and changes to the “Dangerous Goods List” (Chapter 3.2) and to the “Special provisions applicable to certain substances, materials and articles” (Chapter 3.3).

Moreover, minimum safety requirements for the design and installation of tracking and monitoring equipment are provided by referring to the Recommendations of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).



2010 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.293(87) on 21 May 2010, are relevant to Chapter IV “Survival craft”.

103 In the requirements for the construction of both inflatable and rigid liferafts, the assumed weight of persons to be used is increased from 75 kg to 82.5 kg. The same modification is also introduced in the Revised Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (Resolution

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MSC.81(70)) through amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.295(87) on 21 May 2010. It has been clarified (MSC.1/Circ.1347 dated 2 June 2010) that the determination of the required safe working load of liferaft launching appliances on passenger ships should continue to be based on an assumed occupant weight of 75 kg times the number of persons for which the liferaft is approved.

amendments apply to LSA installed on board on or after 1 January 2012)

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The revised Annex VI, adopted by Resolution MEPC.176(58) on 10 October 2008, introduces, inter alia, amendments to Regulation 14 “Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter” in order to ensure a progressive reduction of SOx and PM emissions from ships (see Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” - 1 July 2010).

104 In particular, the sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships outside Emission Control Areas shall not exceed:

- 4.50% m/m prior to 1 January 2012;

- 3.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2012 ;

- 0.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2020, subject to a feasibility review to be completed not later than 2018. If it is recognized that such fuel oil will not be available on 1 January 2020, than the standard shall become effective as from 1 January 2025.


STCW CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERES)

2010 Manila Amendments

The amendments, adopted by the Diplomatic Conference held in Manila from 21 to 25 June 2010, comprehensively revise the STCW Convention, introducing new requirements, such as:

105 1. Chapter 1 “General provisions”:

- measures to prevent fraudulent practices associated with certificates of competency;

- updated medical fitness standards for seafarers;

- responsibilities for the company in relation of seafarer’s continuous training and effective oral communication on board.


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2. Chapter 2 “Master and deck department”:

- requirements for training in modern technology (e.g. ECDIS);

- requirements for certification of ratings as “Able Seafarer Deck”.

3. Chapter 3 “Engine department”:

- requirements for certification of ratings as “Able Seafarer Engine” in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room;

- requirements for certification of “Electro-Technical Officer” and “Electro-Technical Rating”.

106 4. Chapter 5 “Standards regarding special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships”:

- competence requirements for personnel (i.e. master, officers and ratings) on board all types of tankers, specifying them for oil, chemical and liquefied gas tankers.


107 5. Chapter 6 “Emergency, occupational safety, security, medical care and survival functions”:

- requirements for safety familiarization, basic training and instructions for all seafarers;

- requirements for security-related training and instructions for all seafarers.

6. Chapter 8 “Watchkeeping”:

- updated requirements on hours of work and rest;

- new requirements for each Administration to establish adequate measures for preventing drug and alcohol abuse.

In order to ensure uniform and effective implementation of these amendments, clarifications have been approved in relation to the following matters (STCW.7/Circ.16, dated 24 May 2011): revalidation of certificates issued in accordance with the provisions of the Convention in force prior to 1 January 2012 and the issuance of certificates to seafarers who commence an approved seagoing service, an approved education and training programme or an approved training course before and after 1 July 2013; transitional provisions which do not relate to certification issues (such as some aspects of seafarer training, for example, Engine-room Resource Management or Bridge Resource Management); and security-related training provisions.


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STCW CODE (CODE ON STANDARS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS)

2010 Manila Amendments to Part A

The amendments, adopted by the Diplomatic Conference held in Manila from 21 to 25 June 2010, comprehensively revised the Code, reflecting the changes made to the Convention, including the following:

108 - medical standards (section A-I/9);

- mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings as “Able Seafarer Deck”, specifying the standard of competence (section A-II/5);

- mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings as “Able Seafarer Engine”, specifying the standard of competence in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room (section A-III/5);

- mandatory minimum requirements for certification of “Electro-Technical Officer”, specifying the standard of competence (section A-III/6);

- mandatory minimum requirements for certification of “Electro-Technical Rating”, specifying the standard of competence (section A-III/7);

- mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training, specifying the standards of competence for both personnel with and without security duties. Training include also piracy matters (section A-VI/6); and

- requirements related to the hours of rest (i.e. a minimum of 10 hours of rest in any 24-hour period; and 77 hours in any 7-day period) (section A-VIII/1).

Related amendments to Part B of the STCW Code were adopted. Moreover, training guidance for offshore supply vessels, dynamic positioning systems and ships operating in ice-covered waters are added to Part B even though there are no corresponding regulations in the Convention or sections in Part A of the Code.


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CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS)

2010 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.310(88) on 3 December 2010, are relevant to Annex I “Regulations for the testing, inspection, approval and maintenance of containers” and mainly consist in the following:

109 1. Regulation 1 “Safety Approval Plate” requires containers having limited stacking or racking capacity (i.e. values less than 192,000 kg or 150 kN, respectively) to be conspicuously marked, as required by standard ISO 6346, Freight containers - Coding, identification and marking;

2. Regulation 2 “Maintenance and examination” lists the elements to be covered in each prescribed periodic and approved continuous examination programme in order to ensure uniformity by all involved in the inspection of containers and their ongoing operational safety and requires:

- approved programmes to be reviewed once every 10 years;

- Contracting Party to carry out periodic audits of approved programmes; and

- Administrations to make information on approved Continuous Examination Programmes publicly available;

3. new section 8 of Annex II “Structural safety requirements and tests” describes a new test for containers being approved for operation with one door removed; and

4. new Annex III “Control and verification” provides control measures to be considered by the authorized officers; provisions for training of authorized officers; and the list of the components, structurally sensitive, which should be examined for serious deficiencies.

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110 The international convention for the control and Management of ships’ Ballast Water and sediments (BWM Convention) was adopted on 12 February 2004 by a Diplomatic Conference in order to regulate and control ballast water management.





The BWM Convention requires ships constructed on or after 1 January 2012 to conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard.

Unless decided otherwise in the future by the single Administrations or IMO, after the entry into force date of the BWM Convention (at the moment still unknown) ships may be requested to give evidence to have conducted ballast water management according to the above.


(*) Please be aware that IMO Assembly (A28 – November 2013) is discussing a modified scheme for compliance with D2 standard and it may be possible that IMO decide to require compliance with D2 standard for existing ships at the entry into force date of the BWM Convention (still unknown).

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1 February 2012

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2010 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Prevention of air pollution from ships”

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.194(61) on 1 October 2010, consist in the revision of the supplement to International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate in Appendix I of MARPOL Annex VI.

111 The revised form of the supplement to the IAPP Certificate is intended to clearly and precisely document the extent of a ship's compliance with Regulations 4 and 14 of Annex VI regarding sulphur oxide (SOx) values, or the possibility of using equivalent arrangements, outside or inside an Emission Control Area (ECA).

According to the above, paragraph 2.3 has been completely revised by inserting, both for operations within or outside Emission Control Areas:

1. the applicable sulphur content limits;

2. the applicable sulphur content limits corresponding with the equivalent arrangement that is used on board to comply with Regulation 14.

The revised form of Supplement to the IAPP Certificate is circulated by MEPC.1/Circ.757, dated 8 August 2011 and the relevant interpretation is circulated by MEPC.1/Circ.795, dated 12 October 2012 and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1.

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1 April 2012

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112 According to Regulation 40 “Scope of Application” of the new Chapter 8, adopted by Resolution MEPC.186(59) on 16 July 2009, transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea (STS operations) conducted by oil tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above shall be subject to the provisions of the new Chapter 8 as from 1 April 2012 (see 2009 Amendments to the revised Annex I - 1 January 2011).

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1 July 2012

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The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.216(82) on 8 December 2006 and entered into force on 1 July 2008, modify, inter alia, Regulation II-1/3-2 requiring that:

113 All dedicated seawater ballast tanks arranged in ships and double-side skin spaces arranged in bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upwards, be coated during construction in accordance with the Performance Standard for Protective Coating (PSPC) adopted by Resolution MSC.215(82) on 8 December 2006. The PSPC are to be applied to ship of not less than 500 gross tonnage:

1. for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2008; or

2. in the absence of building contract, the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2009; or

3. the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2012 .

In relation to the PSPC, reference should be made to the following circulars:

− MSC.1/Circ.1381, dated 10 December 2010, containing the modifications to the footnote no.8 of Table 1 in order to add a reference to the NACE SP0508-2010 for measurement of level of soluble salts; and

− MSC.1/Circ.1465, dated 24 June 2013, containing revised unified interpretations of such standard in view of ensuring a uniform application.

All ships ≥ 500 GT/ Delivered on or after 1 July 2012

2009 Amendments

The amendments to Regulation V/19 “Carriage requirements for shipborne navigational systems and equipment”, adopted by Resolution MSC.282(86) on 5 June 2009, require:

114 1. the following ships to be fitted with a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS), complying with standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution MSC.128(75), and being in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea (see 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2011 ):

− passenger ships irrespective of size and cargo ships of 3000 gross tonnage and upwards, constructed before 1 July 2011 but after 1 July 2002, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2012 (for passenger ships and cargo ships of 3000 GT and upwards constructed before 1 July 2002 see 2013 Amendments– 1 January 2016 );

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− cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 3,000 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011 but after 1 July 2002, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2013; and

− cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011 but after 1 July 2002, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2014.

The first survey is to be interpreted as specified in MSC.1/Circ.1290. The Bridge navigational watch alarm systems installed prior to 1 July 2011 may subsequently be exempted from full compliance with such standards at the discretion of the Administration.

115 2. the following ships engaged on international voyages to be fitted with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS):

− passenger ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 2012 ;

− tankers of 3000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 2012 ;

− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 10000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 2013;

− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 3000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 10000 gross tonnage constructed on or after 1 July 2014;

− passenger ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1 July 2012, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2014;

− tankers of 3000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1 July 2012 not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2015;

− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 50000 gross tonnage and upwards, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2016;

− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 20000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 50000 gross tonnage, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2017;

− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 10000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 20000 constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2018.

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The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.308(88) on 3 December 2010, consist in modifications to the following regulations:

116 1. Regulation II-1/41 “Main source of electrical power and lighting systems”, specifying that the requirement relevant to the supplementary lighting to be provided in all cabins of passenger ships, adopted by Resolution MSC.216(82) (see 2006 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2010 ), shall apply to ships


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constructed on or after 1 July 2010.

117 2. Regulations II-2/1 “Application” and II-2/3 “Definitions”, making mandatory the International Code for application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010 adopted by Resolution MSC.307(88) (see Entry into force – 1 July 2012 ).

All ships/New and existing

118 3. Regulation II-2/7 “Detection and alarm”, requiring a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system to be installed in enclosed spaces containing incinerators.


119 4. Regulation V/18 “Approval, surveys and performance standards of navigation systems and equipment and voyage data recorder”, requiring AIS to be subjected to an annual test conducted by an approved surveyor or an approved testing or servicing facility. The test shall verify the correct programming of the ship static information, correct data exchange with connected sensors as well as verifying the radio performance by radio frequency measurement and on-air test using e.g., a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). A copy of the test report shall be retained on board the ship.


120 5. Regulation V/23 “Pilot transfer arrangements”, thoroughly revising the requirements for equipment and arrangements for the transfer of the pilots. Unless expressly provided otherwise, the revised regulation shall apply to equipment and arrangements installed on or after 1 July 2012 and, in so far as is reasonable and practicable, to equipment and arrangements replaced on or after 1 July 2012. The meaning of installation is clarified by the unified interpretation circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1375/Rev.1, dated 28 May 2012, and the poster on required boarding arrangement for pilot is circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1428, dated 28 May 2012.

The amended regulation requires, inter alia, the following:

− pilot ladders shall be certified by the manufacturer as complying with this regulation or with an international standard acceptable to the Organization (i.e. ISO 799:2004, Ships and marine technology – Pilot ladders) and shall be inspected in accordance with SOLAS Regulations I/6, 7 and 8 (para.2.3);

− all pilot ladders used for pilot transfer shall be clearly identified with tags or other permanent marking so as to enable identification of each appliance for the purposes of survey, inspection and record keeping; a record shall be kept on the ship as to the date the identified ladder is placed into service and any repairs effected (para. 2.4);

− when a combination arrangement is used for pilot access, means shall be provided to secure the pilot ladder and manropes to the ship’s side. In the case of a combination arrangement using an accommodation ladder with a trapdoor in the bottom platform, the pilot ladder and man ropes shall be rigged through the trapdoor extending above the platform to the height of the handrail (para. 3.3.2.1);

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121 − ships constructed before 1 January 1994 shall comply not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2012, with the

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provision relevant to the shipside doors used for pilot transfer requiring such doors not to open outwards (para.s 1.5 and 5);

before 1 January 1994

122 − mechanical pilot hoists shall not be used on any ships (para. 6); and


123 − man-ropes shall have a maximum diameter of 32 mm and shall be fixed at the rope end to the ring plate fixed on deck, ready for use when the pilot disembarks, or upon request from a pilot approaching to board (para. 7.1.1);

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124 6. Forms of the following certificates:

− Safety Certificate for Passenger Ships;

− Safety Construction Certificate for Cargo Ships;

− Safety Equipment Certificate for Cargo Ships;

− Nuclear Passenger Ship Safety Certificate;

− Nuclear Cargo Ship Safety Certificates;

introducing references to SOLAS Regulations II-1/55 and III/38 on alternative design entered into force on 1 July 2010 (see 2006 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2010 ).




The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.311(88) on 3 December 2010, entirely revise Chapter 9 “Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems” introducing, inter alia, the following:

125 1. additional design specifications for fire alarm system;

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3. references to performance test standards for flame detectors (EN 54-10:2001 and IEC 60092-505:2001); control panel (EN 54-2:1997, EN 54-4:1997 and IEC 60092-504:2001); and cables (IEC 60332-1);

4. different requirements for passenger and cargo ships in relation to the location of the control panel and the indicating unit;

5. installation requirements for sections of fire detectors in ro-ro spaces;

6. additional detailed criteria for detectors intended for the protection of specific fire hazards such as stairways, freezers, drying rooms, saunas, parts of the galley used to heat food, laundries and other spaces where steam and fumes are produced; and

7. new system control requirements relevant to visual and audible fire signals and testing.

2010 FTP CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES, 2010)

Entry into force

126 The Code, adopted by Resolution MSC.307(88) on 3 December 2010, thoroughly revises the existing FTP Code adopted by Resolution MSC.61(67) and provides updated requirements for the products which are to be tested, evaluated and approved as requested in SOLAS Chapter II-2, including: detailed test procedures for non combustibility; smoke and toxicity; “A” (refer also to MSC.1/Circ.1435, dated 1 June 2012), “B” and “F” class divisions; fire door control systems; surface flammability (surface materials and primary deck coverings); vertically supported textiles and films; upholstered furniture; bedding components; fire-restricting materials for high-speed craft; and fire-resisting divisions of high-speed craft.

The revised Code, inter alia, incorporates and updates all relevant resolutions and circulars on fire test procedures; updates and revises the ISO fire test standards references; introduces the expiry period for the fire test certificates (i.e. 15 years are the maximum duration for which a type approval of a product may be renewed without re-testing); and includes the list of products which may be installed without testing and/or approval.

The Administration may issue type approval certificates of products tested in accordance with the previous version of this Code provided the tests were conducted not later than 1 July 2013. After 1 July 2013, tests shall be conducted in accordance with 2010 FTP Code (see Entry into force – 1 July 2013 ).


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SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988

2010 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.309(88) on 3 December 2010, aim at bringing the SOLAS Protocol 1988 in line with the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended by Resolution MSC.308(88) (see 2010 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2012 ) and consist in the following:

127 The Forms of the following certificates are modified to introduce references to SOLAS Regulations II-1/55 and III/38 on alternative design, entered into force on 1 July 2010 (see 2006 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2010 ):

− Safety Certificate for Passenger Ships;

− Safety Construction Certificate for Cargo Ships;

− Safety Equipment Certificate for Cargo Ships; and

− Safety Certificate for Cargo Ships.


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The North American Emission Control Area (ECA) was designated by the amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.190(60) on 26 March 2010, entered into force on 1 August 2011 (see 2010 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulation s for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 August 2011 ). However, the amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.202(62) on 15 July 2011, inter alia, include the following temporary exemptions from SOx emission limits (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution fr om ships” – 1 January 2013 ):

128 1. Ships operating in the North American Emission Control Area are exempted from the requirements for SOx emission limits set in Regulation 14 until 1 August 2012 (i.e. during the first twelve months immediately following entry into force the ECA).

All ships operating in North American ECA/ New and existing

129 2. Ships powered by propulsion boilers that were not originally designed for continued operation on marine distillate fuel or natural gas, built on or before 1 August 2011, are exempted from complying with the limits of the sulphur content of fuel oil set in Regulation 14 within the North American Emission Control Area until 1 January 2020.

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STCW-F CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR FISHING VESSEL PERSONNEL, 1995)

Entry into force

130 The STCW-F Convention sets the minimum requirements for certification of the following fishing vessel personnel:

− skippers and officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels of 24 meters in length and over operating in unlimited waters;

− skippers and officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels of 24 meters in length and over operating in limited waters (i.e. waters within which a degree of safety is considered to exist thus the standards of qualification and certification may be lower than the ones set for the navigation in unlimited waters);

− chief engineer officers and second engineer officers serving on a seagoing fishing vessel (i.e. vessel other than those which navigate exclusively in inland waters within, or closely adjacent to, sheltered waters or areas where port regulations apply) powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more;

− personnel in charge of or performing radiocommunication duties on board all fishing vessels.

Moreover, the Convention sets mandatory minimum requirements to ensure continued proficiency and updating of knowledge for skippers, officers, engineer officers and GMDSS radio personnel; basic safety training for all fishing vessel personnel before being assigned to any shipboard duties; and basic principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch on board fishing vessels.

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The amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.291(87) on 21 May 2010 (see 2010 Amendments - 1 January 2012 ), include, inter alia, the following:

131 New Regulation II-1/3-11 “Corrosion protection of cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers” introduces mandatory coating requirements for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers of 5000 tonnes deadweight and above (excluding combination carriers and chemical tankers, even the ones certified to carry oil):

- for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2013; or

- in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2013; or

- the delivery of which is on or after 1 January 2016.

All cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers are required to be coated during the construction of the ship in accordance with the Performance standard for protective coatings adopted by Resolution MSC.288(87), as may be amended (see MSC.1/Circ.1381, dated 10 December 2010, amending the footnote no.4 of Table 1 to add a reference NACE SP0508-2010 for measurement of levels of soluble salts); or protected by alternatives means of corrosion protection or utilization of corrosion resistance material to maintain required structural integrity for 25 years in accordance with the Performance standards for alternative means of corrosion protection adopted by Resolution MSC.289(87), as may be amended.

The Administration may exempt crude oil tanker from this requirement in the following cases:

- to allow the use of novel prototype alternatives to the coating system, for testing, provided they are subject to suitable controls, regular assessment and acknowledgement of the need for immediate remedial action if the system fails or is shown to be failing. Such exemption shall be recorded on an exemption certificate; or

- if a ship is built to be engaged solely in the carriage of cargoes and cargo handling operations not causing corrosion. Such exemption and conditions for which it is granted shall be recorded

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on an exemption certificate. Criteria for identifying the “benign crude oil” (i.e. not corrosive) and the exemption procedure to be followed by the Administration are contained in MSC.1/Circ.1421, dated 13 June 2012.

Maintenance and repair of the protective coating system should be included in the ship’s overall maintenance and repair scheme and shall be recorded in the Coating Technical File (CTF) as per Resolution MSC.288(87), which makes reference to the guidelines on procedures for in-service maintenance and repair of coating systems for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers in MSC.1/Circ.1399, dated 10 June 2011.


2011 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.318(89) on 20 May 2011, introduce modifications to individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes in Appendix 1 of the IMSBC Code, such as:

132 - insertion of new schedules: Distillers dried grains with solubles (Group C cargo); Ferrous sulphate heptahydrate (Group C cargo); Fly ash, wet (Group A cargo); Granular ferrous sulphate (Group C cargo); Magnesium sulphate fertilizer (Group C cargo); and Wood products - general (Group B cargo);

- deletion of the schedule relevant to Wood pulp pellets;

- replacement of the term “competent authority” by “Administration” in the following schedules: Aluminium ferrosilicon powder UN 1395; aluminium ferrosilicon powder, uncoated, UN 1398; Ferrosilicon UN 1408; Ferrosilicon with 25% to 30% silicon, or 90% or more silicon;

- addition of the warning, cautioning that the cargo may cake, impairing safety during discharge in the following schedules: Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer UN 2067; Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer UN 2071; Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer (non-hazardous); Ammonium sulphate; Borax (pentahydrate crude); Borax, anhydrous (crude or refined); Calcium nitrate, UN 1454; Diammonium phosphate (D.A.P); Fertilizers without nitrates (non-hazardous); Magnesium nitrate, UN 1474; Monoammonium phosphate (M.A.P); Phosphate rock (calcined); Potash; Potassium chloride; Potassium nitrate UN 1486; Rasorite (anhydrous); Sodium nitrate, UN 1498; Sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate mixture UN 1499; Superphosphate; Urea;

- addition in a discharge requirement prohibiting bunkering of fuel oil and pumping of it in spaces adjacent to the cargo spaces, other than the engine-room, for the following cargoes: Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer UN 2067; Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer UN 2071; Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer (non-hazardous); and


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- addition to the “Precautions” of a warning that the fixed gas fire-extinguishing installation will be ineffective on fires involving the following cargoes and applying copious amounts of water may be necessary: Aluminium nitrate, UN 1438; Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer UN 2067; Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer UN 2071; Barium nitrate, UN 1446; Calcium nitrate, UN 1454; Lead nitrate, UN 1469; Magnesium nitrate, UN 1474; Potassium nitrate UN 1486; Sodium nitrate, UN 1498; Sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate mixture UN 1499.

The amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2013 but may be applied by the SOLAS Contracting Governments in whole or in part on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2012.


2011 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.320(89) on 20 May 2011, are relevant to Chapter IV “Survival craft” and introduce, inter alia, the following new requirements for lifeboat on-load release mechanisms in view of ensuring that they are adequately secure and cannot be released inadvertently:

133 1. the release mechanism shall only open with the boat fully waterborne or, if not, by multiple, deliberate and sustained action which shall include the removal or bypassing of safety interlocks designed to prevent premature or inadvertent release (para. 4.4.7.6.2);

2. unless a release mechanism is of the load over centre type, which is held fully closed by the weight of the lifeboat, the hook assembly shall be designed so that the moveable hook component is kept fully closed by the hook locking parts capable of holding its safe working load under any operational conditions until the hook locking part is deliberately caused to open by means of the operating mechanism. For designs utilizing the tail of the movable hook component and cam either directly or indirectly securing the tail of the movable hook component, the hook assembly shall continue to be closed and hold its safe working load through rotation of the cam of up to 45 degrees in either direction, or 45 degrees in one direction if restricted by design, from its locked position (para. 4.4.7.6.3).

All ships/ New and existing (the amendments apply to equipment installed on board on or after 1 January 2013 and, for existing ships, also to equipment replaced on or after 1 January 2013, as far as reasonable and practicable)

134 3. the release mechanism shall be designed so that, when it is fully reset in the closed position, the weight of the lifeboat does not cause any force to be transmitted to the operating mechanism (para. 4.4.7.6.4);

4. locking devices shall be designed so that they can not turn to open due to forces from the hook load (para. 4.4.7.6.5);

5. if a hydrostatic interlock is provided, it shall automatically reset upon lifting the boat from the water (para. 4.4.7.6.6);

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According to new SOLAS Regulation III/1.5 (see

2011 Amendments – 1 July 2014 ), lifeboat on-load release mechanisms which do not comply with the above-listed three requirements, shall be modified or replaced on all ships not later than the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 July 2014, but not later than 1 July 2019.

Taking into account the implementation schedule foreseen by the new SOLAS regulation, a non mandatory guidance (MSC.1/Circ.1393, dated 27 May 2011) clarifies the following:

�� for ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, on-load release and retrieval systems shall comply with the LSA Code, as amended; and

�� for ships constructed on or after 20 May 2011 but before 1 July 2014, Member Governments are encouraged to ensure that the on-load release and retrieval systems comply with the LSA Code, as amended.

January 2013 or 1 July 2014 in case the Administration applies MSC.1/ Circ.1393)

135 6. all components of the hook unit, release handle unit, control cables or mechanical operating links and the fixed structural connections in a lifeboat shall be of material corrosion resistant in the marine environment without the need for coatings or galvanizing (para. 4.4.7.6.9);

7. a hydrostatic interlock shall be designed for a factor of safety of not less than 6 times maximum operating force based on the ultimate strength of the materials used (para. 4.4.7.6.15); and

8. the operating cables shall be designed for a factor of safety of not less than 2.5 times maximum operating force based on the ultimate strength of the materials used (para. 4.4.7.6.16).

As a direct consequence of the requirements introduced in the Code, the revised recommendations MSC.81(70) were amended by Resolution MSC.321(89) introducing additional tests for the on-load release mechanism in Part 1 “Prototype tests for life-saving appliances”. Other amendments to the revised recommendation were approved by Resolution MSC.323(89), updating ISO and IEC standards references and modifying, inter alia, the procedures for the swamp test (para. 5.11 of Part 1) by deleting the simulation of waves washing over the liferafts.

All ships/ New and existing (the amendments apply to equipment installed on board on or after 1 January 2013 and, for existing ships, also to equipment replaced on or after 1 January 2013, as far as reasonable and practicable)

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2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulation s for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships”

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.200(62) on 15 July 2011, introduce the possibility of establishing “Special areas” for passenger ships. Within these special areas, stricter standards for the discharge of sewage from passenger ships are applied according to a defined time schedule (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regula tions for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ship s” – 1 January 2016 ). Consistently with the introduction of such new requirement, Annex IV is amended as follows:

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NA 1. Definition of “Special area” (Regulation 1.5bis): it is defined as sea area where for recognized technical reasons in relation to its oceanographical and ecological condition and to the particular character of its traffic the adoption of special mandatory methods for the prevention of sea pollution by sewage is required. At the moment the only designated special area is the Baltic Sea as defined in MARPOL Annex I.

2. New requirements for passenger ships (Regulations 9.2 and 11.B): the discharge of sewage within a special area shall be prohibited for new and existing passenger ships: for new passenger ships on or after 1 January 2016 and for existing ones on or after 1 January 2018, subject to the establishment by IMO of the date from which this requirement shall take effect, after the receipt of sufficient coastal Parties notifications in relation to the facilities for the reception of sewage in the special area. Until this date, ships while navigating in such special area shall comply with the current requirement for passenger ships outside special areas (Regulation 11.A).

Moreover, a passenger ship may be exempted from the application of this requirement when has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant which has been certified by the Administration to meet the operational requirements set in Regulation 9.2.1 of the Annex (taking into account the “2012 guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance tests for sewage treatment plants” adopted by Resolution MEPC.227(64)), and the effluent shall not produce visible floating solids nor cause discoloration of the surrounding water.

NA 3. New requirements for MARPOL Annex IV Parties (Regulation 12bis): each party, the coastline of which borders a special area, undertakes to ensure that:

− facilities for the reception of sewage are provided in ports and terminals which are in a special area and which are used by passenger ships;

− the facilities are adequate to meet the needs of those passenger ships; and

− the facilities are operated so as not to cause undue delay to those passenger ships.


136 4. Modifications to the Form of the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate: distinction between passenger ship and other ship is introduced and in paragraph 1.1 reference is also made to the sewage treatment plant certified by the Administration in accordance with the “2012 guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance standards and performance test”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.227(64).


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Revised Annex V “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships”

The revised Annex V, adopted by Resolution MEPC.201(62) on 15 July 2011, introduces, inter alia, the following main modifications:

137 1. Prohibition of discharge into the sea of all garbage, all plastics (e.g. synthetic ropes, synthetic fishing nets, plastic garbage bags and incinerator ashes from plastic products) and cooking oil with the following exceptions:

− outside special areas the following garbage may be discharge into the sea while the ship is en route and as far as practicable from the nearest land, but in any case not less than:

� 3 nautical miles from the nearest land for food wastes which have been passed through a comminuter or grinder. Such comminuted or ground food wastes shall be capable of passing through a screen with openings no greater than 25 mm.

� 12 nautical miles from the nearest land for food wastes that have not been treated as above.

� 12 nautical miles from the nearest land for cargo residues that cannot be recovered using commonly available methods for unloading. These cargo residues shall not contain any substances classified as harmful to the marine environment, taking into account the 2012 guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V, adopted by Resolution MEPC.219(63) and amended by Resolution MEPC.239(65). Guidance to shippers, carriers and port States is also provided by MEPC.1/Circ.791, dated 18 October 2012, where a transitional period between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2014 is given for the classification of solid bulk cargoes. Moreover, according to MEPC.1/Circ.810, until 31 December 2015, cargo hold washwater from holds previously containing solid bulk cargoes classified as harmful for the marine environment may be discharged outside special areas, providing that:

o the master determines that there are no adequate reception facilities either at the receiving terminal or at the next port of call, based upon the information received from the relevant port authorities;

o the ship is en route not less than 12 nautical miles from the coast;

o before washing, solid bulk cargo residues are removed (and bagged for discharge ashore) as far as practicable and holds are swept;

o filters are used in the bilge wells to collect any remaining solid particles, minimizing solid residue discharge;

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Book and the flag State is notified.

138 � For animal carcasses, discharge shall occur as far from the nearest land as possible, taking into account the 2012 guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V, adopted by Resolution MEPC.219(63) and amended by Resolution MEPC.239(65).

Livestock carrier/New and existing

139 Cleaning agents or additives contained in cargo hold, deck and external surfaces wash water may be discharged into the sea, but these substances must not be harmful to the marine environment, taking into account the 2012 guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V, adopted by Resolution MEPC.219(63) and amended by Resolution MEPC.239(65).

− Within special areas (i.e. Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Red Sea, Gulfs, North Sea, Antarctic and Wider Caribbean Region), discharge of the following garbage into the sea shall only be permitted while the ship is en route and as follows:

� discharge into the sea of food wastes as far as practicable from the nearest land, but not less than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land or the nearest ice shelf. Food waste shall be comminuted or ground and shall be capable of passing through a screen with openings no greater than 25 mm;

� discharge of cargo residues that cannot be recovered using commonly available methods for unloading, where all the conditions given in Regulation 6.1.2 are satisfied, taking into account also the 2012 guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V, adopted by Resolution MEPC.219(63) and amended by Resolution MEPC.239(65).

Cleaning agents or additives contained in deck and external surfaces wash water may be discharged into the sea, but only if these substances are not harmful to the marine environment, taking into account the 2012 guidelines for the Implementation of MARPOL Annex V, adopted by Resolution MEPC.219(63) and amended by Resolution MEPC.239(65).


NA 2. Requirements for MARPOL Annex V Parties in relation to reception facilities within special areas. Each Party, the coastline of which borders a special area, undertakes to ensure that, as soon as possible, in all ports and terminals within the special area, adequate reception facilities are provided. All taken measures shall by notified to IMO by the Parties and, upon receipt sufficient notifications, IMO shall establish a date from which the garbage discharge requirements in respect of the area in question take effect.

Related to Port Facilities within special areas

140 Until the date so established, ships that are navigating in such special area shall comply with the garbage discharge requirements outside special areas.

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141 3. Requirements for fixed or floating platforms to display placards which notify the crew and passengers of the discharge requirements. Every ship of 12 m or more in length overall was already required to display the placards.

FPSO and FSU/ New and existing

142 4. Requirements to carry a garbage management plan for every ship of 100 GT and above, every ship which is certified to carry 15 or more persons, and fixed or floating platforms. The plan was already requested for ships of 400 GT and above, and for the ones certified to carry 15 persons or more. The 2012 guidelines for the development of garbage management plans were adopted by Resolution MEPC.220(63).

All ships ≥ 100 GT, ships carrying ≥ 15 persons, FPSO and FSU/ New and existing

143 5. Requirement for reporting to the flag State the accidental loss or discharge for environmental or safety reasons of fishing gear which poses a significant threat to the marine environment or navigation. Such report shall be done also to the coastal State where the loss or discharge occurs.

Fishing vessels/ New and existing

144 6. Modifications to the Form of Garbage Record Book. The amendments reflect the revision of the Annex, such as the updating of the garbage categories (i.e. from A to I including plastics, food wastes, domestic wastes, cooking oil, incinerator ashes, operational wastes, cargo residues, animal carcass(es), fishing gear) and the distinction in the record of garbage discharges between the discharge to the sea and the one reception facility.

All ships ≥ 400 GT, FPSO and FSU/ New and existing


The amendments were introduced by Resolutions MEPC.202(62) and MEPC.203(62).

Resolution MEPC.202(62), adopted on 15 July 2011, designates the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) and temporarily exempts certain ships operating in the North American and the United States Caribbean Sea ECAs from the application of sulphur requirements. The amendments consist of the following:

NA 1. Introduction in Regulations 13 “Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)” and 14 “Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter” of the United States Caribbean Sea area, whose coordinates are provided in Appendix VII of the Annex VI, as Emission Control Area for nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter.

Ships operating in this ECA and in the North American one, shall meet the NOx Tier III limits, for marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 130 kW installed on board ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016 (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the preven tion of air pollution from ships” – 1 January 2016 ) and are exempted from complying with the limits of sulphur content of fuel oil in Regulation 14, during the first twelve months immediately following entry into force of the amendment designating the ECA, as specified in Regulation 14.7. Therefore:

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− until 1 August 2012, for ships operating in North American area (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution fr om ships” – 1 August 2012 ); and

− until 1 January 2014, for ships operating in the United States Caribbean Sea area.

2. Exemption for ships powered by propulsion boilers that were not originally designed for continued operation on marine distillate fuel or natural gas, built on or before 1 August 2011, from complying with the limits of the sulphur content of fuel oil set in Regulation 14 within both the North American and United States Caribbean Sea ECAs until 1 January 2020 (new Regulation 14.4.4).

Resolution MEPC.203(62), adopted on 15 July 2011, introduces new requirements on energy efficiency for ships, as follows:

145 1. Regulation 6 “Issue or endorsement of Certificates”: an International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC) shall be issued to any ship of 400 GT and above before that ship may engage in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of other Parties of MARPOL Annex VI. The Certificate shall be issued or endorsed either by the Administration or any organization duly authorized by it.

According to MEPC.1/Circ.814, platforms, including FPSOs and FSUs, drilling rigs, regardless of their propulsion, and any other ship without means of propulsion, are not required to be issued with an IECC.

2. Regulation 8 “Form of Certificate”: the International Energy Efficiency Certificate shall be drawn up in a form corresponding to the model given in Appendix VIII of the Annex.

3. Regulation 9 “Duration and validity of Certificate”: the International Energy Efficiency Certificate shall be valid throughout the life of the ship unless:

− the ship is withdrawn from service or a new certificate is issued following major conversion of the ship; or

− a transfer of flag occurred.

All ships ≥ 400GT/ New and existing

146 4. Regulation 20 “Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (Attained EEDI)”: the attained EEDI shall be calculated for bulk carriers; gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1); combination carriers; passenger ships; ro-ro cargo ships (vehicle carrier); ro-ro cargo ships; ro-ro passenger ships, of 400 GT and above, not having diesel-electric, turbine or hybrid propulsion systems and which are:

a. new ships, defined in Regulation 2 as ships:

− for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2013 ; or

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− in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2013; or

− the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2015;

b. new ships which have undergone a major conversion; and

c. new or existing ships which have undergone a major conversion, that is so extensive that the ship is regarded by the Administration as a newly constructed ship (for the definition of “major conversion” reference should be made to MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1).

The attained EEDI shall be calculated taking into account the 2012 guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.212(63) and amended by Resolution MEPC.224(64); MEPC.1/Circ.796 “interim Guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition for trial use”; and MEPC.1/Circ.815 “2013 Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI”

The attained EEDI shall be specific to each ship and shall be accompanied by the EEDI technical file, which includes the information necessary for the calculation of the attained EEDI and shows the process of calculation.

The attained EEDI shall be verified, based on the EEDI technical file, either by the Administration or any recognized organization duly authorized by it. Guidelines on survey and certification of the EEDI were adopted by Resolution MEPC.214(63) and amended by Resolution MEPC.234(65) – the consolidated text of the Guidelines is circulated by MEPC.1/Circ.816.

147 5. Regulation 21 “Required EEDI”: for bulk carriers; gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1); and combination carriers which are:


− for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2013 ; or




c. new or existing ships which have undergone a major conversion, that is so extensive that the ship is regarded by the Administration as a newly constructed ship (for the definition of “major conversion” reference should be made to MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1)

the attained EEDI shall be as follows:

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Attained EEDI ≤ Required EEDI = (1-X/100)*Reference line value

where X, the reduction factor, and the reference line values shall be calculated taking into account the 2013 guidelines adopted by Resolutions MEPC.231(65) and MEPC.233(65) on 17 May 2013.

In particular the X factor is determined as a function of the ship type, size and the building contract dates, as shown in the table below (Table 1 in Regulation 21).

In order to uniformly identify the phase a ship falls within, reference should be made to MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1, which clarifies the meaning of new ship for each phase.

The Required EEDI of Phase 0 (i.e. 1 January 2013 – 31 December 2014) is applied to the following new ships:

− for which the building contract is placed in Phase 0, and the delivery is before 1 January 2019; or

− the building contract of which is placed before Phase 0, and the delivery is on or after 1 July 2015 and before 1 January 2019; or

in the absence of a building contract,

− the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2013 and before 1 July 2015, and the delivery is before 1 January 2019; or

− keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction before 1 July 2013, and the delivery is on or after 1 July 2015 and before 1 January 2019.

For the above-mentioned ships, the X factor is zero, therefore the Required EEDI corresponds to the reference line value.

If the design of a ship allows it to fall into more than one of the above-listed ship types, the required EEDI for the ship shall be the most stringent (i.e. the lowest).

For each ship to which this regulation applies, the installed propulsion power shall not be less than the propulsion power needed to maintain the manoeuvrability of the ship under adverse conditions. Such condition shall be verified by the Administration according to the 2013 interim guidelines adopted by Resolution

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MEPC.232(65) on 17 May 2013.

148 The Administration may waive the requirement set in Regulations 20 and 21 for ships:

− for which the building contract is placed before 1 January 2017;

− in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction before 1 July 2017; or

− in case of a major conversion of a new or existing ship, before 1 January 2017.

The Administration, which allows, or suspends, withdraws or declines such waiver to a ship entitled to fly its flag shall forthwith communicate to the IMO for the circulation to the Parties.

All ships ≥ 400GT/ Contracted on or after 1 January 2013 but before 1 January 2017

149 6. Regulation 22 “Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP): each ship of 400 GT and above shall keep onboard a ship specific Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). This may form part of the ship’s Safety Management System.

The SEEMP shall be developed taking into account the 2012 guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.213(63).

For existing ships, the SEEMP is required to be on board not later than the first intermediate or renewal survey of the IAPP Certificate, whichever is the first, on or after 1 January 2013 (reference should be made to MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012 and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1).

Moreover, MEPC.1/Circ.814 clarifies that platforms, including FPSOs and FSUs, drilling drigs, regardless of their propulsion, and any other ship without means of propulsion, are not required to keep a SEEMP on board.

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150 1. The following ships to be fitted with a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS), complying with standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution MSC.128(75), and being in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea (see 2009 Amendments - 1 July 2011 ):

− cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 3,000 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011 but after 1 July 2002 (for cargo ships of same tonnage, constructed before 1 July 2002 see 2013 Amendments– 1 January 2017), not later than the first survey after 1 July 2013 ; and

− cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2014.

The first survey is to be interpreted as specified in MSC.1/Circ.1290. The Bridge navigational watch alarm systems installed prior to 1 July 2011 may subsequently be exempted from full compliance with such standards at the discretion of the Administration.

Cargo ships ≥500 GT but less than 3000 GT/ Constructed before 1 July 2011 but after 1 July 2002

151 2. The following ships engaged on international voyages to be fitted with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) (see 2009 Amendments - 1 July 2012 ):

− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 10000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 2013 ;

− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 3000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 10000 gross tonnage constructed on or after 1 July 2014;

− passenger ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1 July 2012, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2014;



− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 20000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 50000 gross tonnage, constructed

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before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2017;



The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.291(87) on 21 May 2010 (see 2010 Amendments - 1 January 2012 ), include, inter alia, the following:

152 New Regulation II-1/3-11 “Corrosion protection of cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers” introduces mandatory coating requirements for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers of 5000 tonnes deadweight and above, (excluding combination carriers and chemical tankers, even the ones certified to carry oil):

− for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2013; or

− in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2013; or

− the delivery of which is on or after 1 January 2016.



− to allow the use of novel prototype alternatives to the coating system, for testing, provided they are subject to suitable controls, regular assessment and acknowledgement of the need for immediate remedial action if the system fails or is shown to be failing. Such exemption shall be recorded on an exemption certificate; or

− if a crude oil tanker ship is built to be engaged solely in the carriage of cargoes and cargo handling operations not causing corrosion (reference should be made to guidelines to be developed). Such exemption and conditions for which it is granted shall be recorded on an exemption certificate.

Maintenance and repair of the protective coating system should be included in the ship’s overall maintenance and repair scheme and shall be recorded in the Coating Technical File (CTF) as per Resolution MSC.288(87), which makes reference to the guidelines on procedures for in-service maintenance and repair of coating

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systems for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers in MSC.1/Circ.13991.

2010 FTP CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES, 2010)

Entry into force

153 The 2010 FTP Code, adopted by Resolution MSC.307(88) (see Entry into force – July 2012 ), does not permit Administration to issue, after 1 July 2013, type approval certificates of products tested in accordance with the previous version of this Code. After 1 July 2013, tests shall be conducted in accordance with the 2010 FTP Code.


MARPOL 73/78


The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.203(62), introduce new requirements on energy efficiency for ships (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulation s for the prevention of air pollution from ships”– 1 January 2013 ), which, inter alia, foresee the following:

154 1. Regulation 20 “Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (Attained EEDI)”: the attained EEDI shall be calculated for bulk carriers; gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1); combination carriers; passenger ships; ro-ro cargo ships (vehicle carrier); ro-ro cargo ships; ro-ro passenger ships, of 400 GT and above, not having diesel-electric, turbine or hybrid propulsion systems and which are:


− for which the building contracted is placed on or after 1 January 2013; or

− in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2013 ; or



c. new or existing ships which have undergone a major conversion, that is so extensive that the ship is regarded by the Administration as a newly constructed ship (for the definition of “major conversion” reference should be made to MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and

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MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1).

The attained EEDI shall be calculated taking into account the 2012 guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.212(63) and amended by Resolution MEPC.224(64); MEPC.1/Circ.796 “interim Guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition for trial use”; and MEPC.1/Circ.815 “2013 Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI”.


The attained EEDI shall be verified, based on the EEDI technical file, either by the Administration or any recognized organization duly authorized by it. Guidelines on survey and certification of the EEDI were adopted by Resolution MEPC.214(63) and amended by Resolution MEPC.234(65) - the consolidated text of the Guidelines is circulated by MEPC.1/Circ.816.

155 2. Regulation 21 “Required EEDI”: for bulk carriers; gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1); and combination carriers which are:



− in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2013 ; or



c. new or existing ships which have undergone a major conversion, that is so extensive that the ship is regarded by the Administration as a newly constructed ship (for the definition of “major conversion” reference should be made to MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1)



where X, the reduction factor, and the reference line values shall be calculated taking into account the 2013 guidelines adopted by Resolutions MEPC.231(65) and MEPC.233(65).

In particular the X factor is determined as a function of the ship type, size and the building contract dates, as shown in the table below (Table 1 in Regulation 21). For the above-mentioned ship types, whose building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2013 but before 1 January 2015, the X factor is zero, therefore

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the Required EEDI corresponds to the reference line value.

If the design of a ship allows it to fall into more than one of the above-listed ship types, the required EEDI for the ship shall be the most stringent (i.e. the lowest). For each ship to which this regulation applies, the installed propulsion power shall not be less than the propulsion power needed to maintain the manoeuvrability of the ship under adverse conditions. Such condition shall be verified by the Administration according to the 2013 interim guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.232(65) on 17 May 2013.

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1 August 2013

MARPOL 73/78

Regional arrangements for port reception facilities under MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.216(63) on 2 March 2012, introduce the following new paragraphs in Annexes I, II, IV and V:

NA 1. new paragraphs 3bis and 4bis to regulation 38 of Annex I;

2. new paragraphs 2bis and 2ter to regulation 18 of Annex II;

3. new paragraph 1bis to regulation 12 of Annex IV; and

4. new paragraph 2bis to regulation 8 of Annex V,

in order to allow Small Island Developing States to satisfy the requirement of providing adequate port reception facilities, through regional arrangements when, due to unique circumstances, such arrangements are the only practical means to satisfy these requirements. Parties participating in a regional arrangement shall develop a Regional Reception Facilities Plan.



The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.217(63) on 2 March 2012, introduce the following:

NA New paragraph 1bis of Regulation 17 in order to allow Small Island Developing States to satisfy the requirement of providing adequate port reception facilities, through regional arrangements when, due to unique circumstances, such arrangements are the only practical means to satisfy these requirements. Parties participating in a regional arrangement shall develop a Regional Reception Facilities Plan.


NOx TECHNICAL CODE

2012 Amendments to the revised NOx Technical Code

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.217(63) on 2 March 2012, introduce the following modifications:

156 1. Existing paragraph 2.2.4 is replaced by a new one allowing engines not pre-certified on a test-bed to be tested onboard. In such cases, the engine manufacturer, shipowner or shipbuilder shall make application to the Administration requesting an

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onboard test. The applicant must demonstrate to the Administration that the onboard test fully meets all of the requirements of a test-bed procedure as specified in chapter 5 of NOx Technical Code.

2. Paragraph 2.2.5.1 is replaced by a new one according to which, where a NOx-reducing device is to be included within the EIAPP certification, it must be recognized as a component of the engine, and its presence shall be recorded in the engine's Technical File. The engine shall be tested with the NOx-reducing device fitted unless, due to technical and practical reasons, the combined testing is not appropriate.

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2014

Date of first survey after 2014 anniversary date of delivery




The BWM Convention will enter into force 12 months after the date on which not less than 30 States, the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than 35% of the GT of the world’s merchant shipping, have become parties to it.

For the management of ballast water, two main standards are:



The BWM Convention requires ships, constructed before 2009 with a ballast water capacity between 1,500 and 5,000 m3, inclusive, to conduct ballast water exchange (D1) from the date of entry into force of the Convention until the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever occurs first, after the 2014 anniversary date of delivery of the ship, after which they shall conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard.

Unless decided otherwise in future by the single Administrations or IMO, after the entry into force date of the BWM Convention (at the moment still unknown) ships may be requested to give evidence to

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have conducted ballast water management according to the above. (*) Please be aware that IMO Assembly (A28 – November 2013) is discussing a modified scheme for compliance with D2 standard and it may be possible that IMO decide to require compliance with D2 standard for existing ships at the anniversary date of delivery in 2014, or at the entry into force date of the BWM Convention (still unknown), if that occurs later.

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SOLAS 1974


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.325(90) on 24 May 2012, introduce the following:

158 1. modifications to Regulation II-1/8-1 “System capabilities and operational information after a flooding casualty on passenger ships”, requiring passenger ships to which safe return to port provisions apply (i.e. 120 m or more or having 3 or more main vertical zones) constructed on or after 1 January 2014 to have on board a stability computer or shore-based support, in order to provide the master operational information for safe return to port after a flooding casualty, in accordance with guidelines issued by MSC.1/Circ.1400, dated 27 May 2011;

Passenger ships of L ≥120 m or having MVZ≥3/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2014

159 2. modifications to Regulation III/20.11 “Periodic servicing of launching appliances and on-load release gear”, specifying that the operational testing of free-fall lifeboat release systems shall be performed either by free-fall launch with only the operating crew on board or, alternatively, by a simulated launching carried out based on guidelines set in MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1. In order to early implement these modifications, all interested parties have been encouraged by MSC.1/Circ.1411, dated 29 June 2012, to apply these modifications at the earliest opportunity;

3. modifications to Regulation V/14 “Ships’ manning”, requiring Administration for every ship to which SOLAS Chapter I applies, to establish appropriate minimum safe manning following a transparent procedure taking into account the guidance adopted by Resolution A.1047(27), dated 30 November 2011;


160 4. new Regulation VI/5-2 “Prohibition of the blending of bulk liquid cargoes and production processes during the sea voyages”, prohibiting the following operations during sea voyages:

− the physical blending of bulk liquid cargoes (that is the use of ship's cargo pumps and pipelines to internally circulate two or more different cargoes on board with the intent to achieve a cargo with a new product designation); and

− any production process on board a ship (that is any deliberate operation whereby a chemical reaction between a ship’s cargo and any other substance or cargo takes place);


161 5. modifications to Regulation VII/4 “Documents”, requiring transport information relating to the carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form and the container/vehicle packing certificate to be in compliance with the relevant provisions of the IMDG Code;

Cargo ships/New and existing

162 6. modifications to Regulation XI-1/2 “Enhanced surveys”, replacing reference to "the guidelines adopted by the Assembly of the

Bulk carriers and

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Organization by Resolution A.744(18)" by "the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code)” adopted by Resolution A.1049(27) on 30 November 2011 (see Entry into force – 1 January 2015 ).

oil tankers/ New and existing

2011 ESP CODE

Entry into force

163 International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code) – adopted by Resolution A.1049(27) on 30 November 2011 – is made mandatory under SOLAS Regulation XI-1/2 (see 2012 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2014 ) and is effective from 1 January 2014, upon entry into force of the related SOLAS amendments.

The 2011 ESP Code maintains the same structure of the previous set of guidelines adopted by Resolution A.744 (18): Annex A, related to bulk carriers having single-side skin construction (Part A) and bulk carriers having double-side skin construction (Part B); and Annex B, related to double-hull oil tankers (Part A) and oil tankers other than double-hull oil tankers (Part B).

Bulk carriers and oil tankers/ New and existing



The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.327(90) on 25 May 2012, introduce modifications to the following chapters:

164 1. Chapter 6 “Fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems”, revising the entire chapter in order to specify the performance standards and installation requirements for fixed high- and low-expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems. In relation to the fixed high-expansion foam systems, specific requirements are given for the following:

− inside air foam systems (i.e. system with foam generators located inside the protected space and drawing air from that space) differentiating the ones protecting machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms, from the ones protecting vehicle, ro-ro special category and cargo spaces;

− outside air foam systems (i.e. system with foam generators installed outside the protected space that are directly supplied with fresh air) differentiating the ones protecting machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms, from the ones protecting vehicle, ro-ro, special category and cargo spaces; and


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− systems using outside air with generators installed inside the protected space, listing the minimum design features that the Administration should consider before accepted them.

In relation to the fixed low-expansion foam systems, specific requirements are provided for quantity and foam concentrates; and for the installation.

165 2. Chapter 8 “Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems”, allowing the use of dry pipe system or a pre-action system for the protection of control stations where water may damage essential equipment, on passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers.

Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2014


2012 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.326(90) on 24 May 2012, are relevant to Chapter 14 “Radiocommunications”

166 On passenger craft, the satellite EPIRBs shall be annually tested for all aspects of operational efficiency, with special emphasis on checking the emission on operational frequencies, coding and registration, at intervals within 3 months before the expiry date, or 3 months before or after the anniversary date, of the High-Speed Craft Safety Certificate.

Passenger HSC/ New and existing


2012 Amendments

The amendments 36-12, adopted by Resolution MSC.328(90) on 26 May 2012, include, inter alia, the following:

167 − alignment of the Code with the amendments to the UN Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods;

− new sections on Lithium batteries;

− new sections for the transport of dangerous goods used as a coolant or conditioner;

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expected quantities mark; and

− revision the provisions concerning transport operations (Part 7). In order to facilitate the familiarization with the segregation requirements, set in Regulations 7.4.3 and 7.5.3, applicable to containerships with hatch covers, hatchless containerships and ro-ro ships, illustrations are circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1440, dated 1 June 2012.

Moreover, the table showing which provisions of Part 7 in previous amendments (35-10) have been carried forward to the current amendments (36-12), is circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1439.



The amendment, adopted by Resolution MSC.329(90) on 24 May 2012, is relevant to the following:

168 The Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, whose coordinates are in Regulation 47, is shifted off the southern tip of Africa further southward by 50 miles.


MARPOL 73/78

Revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention o f pollution by harmful substances in packaged form”

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.193(61) on 1 October 2010, revise Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form”.

169 The revised Annex III is aligned with the mandatory International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and, in particular, with the requirement for marine pollutants in tanks according to which the correct technical name does not need to be shown on the tank as a supplement to the proper shipping name (revised Regulation 3 “Marking and Labelling”).

All ships carrying harmful substances in packaged form/ New and existing


The United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) was designated by the amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.202(62) on 15 July 2011, entered into force on 1 January 2013 (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulation s for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 January 2013).

Moreover, these amendments introduce the following temporary exemptions from compliance with SOx emission limits:

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170 1. Ships operating in the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area are exempted from the requirements for SOx emission limits set in Regulation 14 until 1 January 2014 (i.e. during the first twelve months immediately following entry into force the ECA).

All ships operating in US Caribbean ECA/ New and existing

171 2. Ships powered by propulsion boilers that were not originally designed for continued operation on marine distillate fuel or natural gas, built on or before 1 August 2011, are exempted from the limits of the sulphur content of fuel oil set in Regulation 14 within the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area until 1 January 2020.


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IBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK)

2012 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.225(64) on 5 October 2012 and by Resolution MSC.340(91) on 30 November 2012, contain modifications to Chapters 17, 18 and 19 of the IBC Code.

172 The main modifications consist in updating the cargo lists in chapters 17, 18 and 19 of the IBC Code to take into account changes that have occurred since the last set of amendments came into force in 2009.

The amendments introduce, inter alia, all products in List 1 of MEPC.2/Circ.17 indicated as valid for all countries and with no expiry date, as well as those products that were categorised and updated entries for the products which currently have no data in column i (electrical equipment).

In relation to the replacement of an existing International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk by a revised certificate that is required to be issued as a consequence of the amendments introduced, MSC-MEPC.5/Circ.7, dated 18 July 2013, clarifies that:

− the issuance of the revised certificate may be initiated form the date of adoption of the IBC Code amendments, rather than the date of the entry into force of the amendments;

− the revised certificate should have the same expiration date as the existing certificate;

− the revised certificate should be provided with a stamp/text on the front page stating that the revised certificate Is effective, and supersedes the existing certificate, on the date of entry into force of the amendments to the IBC Code.

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1 July 2014

SOLAS 1974

2009 Amendments


173 1. Cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011 but after 1 July 2002, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2014 , to be fitted with a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS), which shall comply with standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution MSC.128(75), and be in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea (see 2009 Amendments - 1 July 2011 ).

(For cargo ships of same tonnage constructed before 1 July 2002 see 2013 Amendments– 1 January 2018 )).

The first survey is to be interpreted as specified in MSC.1/Circ.1290. Bridge navigational watch alarm systems installed prior to 1 July 2011 may subsequently be exempted from full compliance with such standards at the discretion of the Administration.

Cargo ships ≥150 GT but less than 500 GT/ Constructed before 1 July 2011 but after 1 July 2002

174 2. The following ships engaged on international voyages to be fitted with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) (see 2009 Amendments - 1 July 2012 ):

− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 3000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 10000 gross tonnage constructed on or after 1 July 2014 ;

− passenger ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1 July 2012, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2014 ;





Existing ships may be exempted by Administration from the

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application of these requirements when such ships are taken permanently out of service within two years after the implementation date specified above.

2011 Amendments

The amendments to Regulation III/1, adopted by Resolution MSC.317(89) on 20 May 2011, require:

175 lifeboat on-load release mechanisms which do not comply with the newly amended paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 to 4.4.7.6.6 of the LSA Code (see 2011 Amendments – 1 January 2013 ), to be replaced or modified on all ships (i.e. new and existing) not later than the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 July 2014 , but not later than 1 July 2019. The meaning of the “first scheduled dry-docking” is clarified by MSC.1/Circ.1445, dated 15 June 2012, specifying that it is the “first scheduled out of water survey of the ship’s outer bottom”.

The process to evaluate the existing mechanisms is described in the guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat release and retrieval systems, circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1392, dated 27 May 2011. In relation to the use of fall prevent device, guidance on the requirements for the strength and testing standards was approved and circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1466, dated 24 June 2013.



The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) on 30 November 2012, introduce the following:

176 1. New Regulation II-1/3-12 “Protection against noise”, requiring ships of 1,600 gross tonnage and above:

− for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2014; or

− in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2015; or


to be constructed to reduce onboard noise and to protect personnel from the noise according to the Code on noise levels on board ships, adopted by Resolution MSC.337(91) on 30 November 2012 (see Entry into force – 1 July 2014 ), as may be amended, unless the Administration deems that compliance with a particular provision is unreasonable and impractical.

All ships of ≥ 1600 GT/ Contracted on or after 1 July 2014

177 2. Modifications to Regulation II-2/1 “Application”, exempting the following ships, with cargo spaces intended for carriage of packaged dangerous goods, from the application of the special requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods given in Regulation II-2/19.3 not later than the first renewal survey on or after 1 January 2011, adopted by Resolution MSC.269(85) (see 2008 Amendments (second set) – 1 January 2011 ):

− cargo ships of 500 GT and upwards and passenger ships constructed on or after 1 February 1992 but before 1 July

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2002 need not comply with regulation 19.3.3 provided that they comply with regulation 54.2.3 as adopted by Resolution MSC.13(57); and

before 1 July 2002

178 − cargo ships of 500 GT and upwards and passenger ships constructed on or after 1 September 1984 but before 1 July 2002 need not comply with regulations 19.3.1, 19.3.5, 19.3.6, 19.3.9, provided that they comply with regulations 54.2.1, 54.2.5, 54.2.6, 54.2.9 as adopted by Resolution MSC.1(XLV).

Cargo ships of ≥500GT and passenger ships/ Constructed on or after 1 September 1984 but before 1 July 2002

179 3. Modifications to Regulation II-2/9 “Containment of fire”, revising the following requirements:

− fire integrity of bulkheads (Table 9.3) and decks (Table 9.4) separating adjacent spaces for passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers; and

Passenger ships carrying ≤36 passengers/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014

180 − fire integrity of bulkheads (Table 9.5) and decks (Table 9.6) separating adjacent spaces for cargo ships except tankers.

Cargo ships except tankers/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014

181 4. Modifications to Regulation II-2/10 “Fire fighting”, requiring the following:

− fixed local application fire-extinguishing system shall protect fire hazard portions of all internal combustion machinery, and not only the ones used for the ship’s main propulsion and power generation, as required for ships constructed before 1 July 2014;


182 − the self-contained compressed air breathing apparatus of fire-fighter’s outfits shall comply with paragraph 2.1.2.2 of Chapter 3 of the FSS Code by 1 July 2019 (see 2012 Amendments (second set) - 1 July 2014 ); and


183 − a minimum of two two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus, for each fire party for fire-fighter’s communication shall be carried on board for ships constructed on after 1 July 2014 and shall be of an explosion-proof type or intrinsically safe.

Ships constructed before 1 July 2014 shall comply with this requirement not later than the first survey after 1 July 2018.


184 5. Modifications to Regulation II-2/15 “Instructions, onboard training and drills”, requiring onboard means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders used during drills to be provided or a suitable number of spare cylinders to be carried on board to replace those used.


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185 6. Modifications to Regulation II-2/20 “Protection of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces”, revising the requirements for fixed fire-extinguishing systems.

Ro-ro ships/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014

186 7. New Regulation III/17-1 “Recovery of persons from the water”, requiring all ships to have ship-specific plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water. Such plans and procedures shall identify the equipment intended to be used for recovery purposes and measures to be taken to minimize the risk to shipboard personnel involved in recovery operations.

The plans and procedures are to be developed taking into account the guidelines circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1447, dated 14 December 2012.

Ships constructed before 1 July 2014 shall comply with this new requirement by the first periodical or renewal safety equipment survey of the ship to be carried out after 1 July 2014, whichever comes first.

Moreover, considering that, in an emergency situation, ships responding to a distress call involving recovery of persons from the water may be those to which SOLAS Chapter III does not apply, Administrations are invited, by Resolution MSC.346(91), to determine to what extent this new requirement may be applicable to non-SOLAS ships, such as cargo ships of less than 500 GT, cargo ships of 500 GT and above, not engaged on international voyages; passenger ships not engaged on international voyages; fishing vessels and others.

8. Modifications to the Forms of Certificates, introducing the following:

− changing of the title of Form P “Record of Equipment for Passenger Ship Safety”; Form E “Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety”; and Form R “Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety Radio” and updating of all references in the Certificates of the 1974 SOLAS Convention;

− insertion of Form C with the title “Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety”; and

− deletion of Forms PNUC and CNUC and use of Forms P and C, respectively.

In relation to the timing of replacement of existing certificates, reference should be made to the MSC-MEPC.5/Circ.6, dated 6 August 2009, which specifies that:

− in cases where the ship has not to comply with new requirements, the certificate (and its supplement, if any) is not reissued until its expiry;

− in cases where the ship has to comply with new requirements, the certificate (and its supplement, if any) is reissued on the occasion of the survey specified with the new requirement occurring after the date of entry into force of the amendments; and

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The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.339(91) on 30 November 2012, introduce modifications to the following chapters:

187 1. Chapter 3 “Personnel protection”, requiring self-contained compressed air breathing apparatus to be fitted with an audible alarm and a visual or other device which will alert the user before the volume of the air in the cylinder has been reduced to no less than 200 l (para. 2.1.2.2). According to the corresponding SOLAS amendment to Regulation II-2/10.1.2, adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) on 30 November 2012 (see 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2014 ), the compressed air breathing apparatus shall comply with this requirement by 1 July 2019.


188 2. Chapter 5 “Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems”, revising, inter alia, the design criteria for carbon dioxide systems for vehicle and ro-ro spaces; container, and general cargo spaces and solid bulk cargo spaces.

Cargo ships/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014

189 3. Chapter 7 “Fixed pressure water-spraying and water-mist fire-extinguishing systems”, introducing reference to the guidelines, circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1430, dated 31 May 2012, according to which fixed water-based fire-fighting systems for ro-ro, vehicle and special category spaces shall be approved.

4. Chapter 8 “Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems”, introducing the definition of “nominal area” to be taken as the gross horizontal projection of the area to be covered.

5. Chapter 9 “Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems”, specifying the following:

− the arrangements of the changeover switch (para.s 2.2.1 and 2.2.2);

− the technical requirements (i.e. location, rating of the battery charge unit) for accumulator batteries when fitted to supply emergency source of power (para. 2.2.5);


190 − the additional indicating unit to be located in the cargo control room in new ships with a cargo control room (para. 2.5.1.3)

Cargo ships/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014

191 − the procedures according to which the detectors installed within cold spaces, such as refrigerated compartments, shall be tested (para. 2.5.2).

6. Chapter 12 “Fixed emergency fire pumps”, requiring in para. 2.2.2.1:

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power source for the pump is readily started or when temperatures below 0° are likely to be encountered and the room for the diesel driven power source is not heated; and

− the means of starting of diesel-driven power source, permitted by the Administration, (i.e. compressed air, electricity, or other sources of stored energy, including hydraulic power or starting cartridges) to be used if hand (manual) starting is impracticable.

− Chapter 13 “Arrangement of means of escape”, excluding the intermediate landings from the size requirements set in para. 2.2.4 “landings”.

192 7. Chapter 14 “Fixed deck foam systems”, revising the components and installation requirements for such systems in relation to the following:

− rate of supply of foam solution;

− characteristics of the foam concentrate;

− prototype tests of monitors and foam applicators;

− locations of the components (e.g. main control station, monitors, applicators, isolation valves).

Tankers/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014



The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.345(91) on 30 November 2012, modify Regulation 27 as follows:

193 1. the following principles are to be applied when calculating the vertical centre of gravity (Reg. 27(11)):

− 50% of the ship’s total capacity of tanks and spaces fitted to contain each type of consumables and stores (subpara. b(iv));

− ballast water tanks shall normally be considered to be empty and no free surface correction shall be made for them (subpara. b(v));

− alternative treatment for free surface may be considered when developing the final condition for application of damage: method 1 (appropriate to virtual corrections) and method 2 (appropriate to the used of actual free surface moments according to the assumed tank fillings for damage case) (subpara. b(vi)); and

2. the compliance with the residual stability criteria specified in Reg. 27(13) para.s (a), (c), (d) and (e) is not required to be demonstrated in service loading conditions using a stability instrument, stability software or other approved method (Reg. 27(13)g).


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CODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPS

Entry into force

194 The Code on noise levels on board ships – adopted by Resolution MSC.337(91) on 30 November 2012 – is applicable to all ships of 1600 GT and above and constructed on or after 1 July 2014, as far as reasonable and practical, to the satisfaction of the Administration.

The Code does not apply to dynamically supported craft; high-speed craft; fishing vessels; pipe-laying barges; crane barges; mobile offshore drilling units; pleasure yachts not engaged in trade; ships of war and troopships; ships not propelled by mechanical means; pile driving vessels; and dredgers.

The Code is mandatory under SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-12 (see 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2014 ), even though has some recommendatory parts, listed at the beginning, which are related to the retroactive applicability (para.s 1.3.2 and 1.3.3), some measures to be taken during the operations in port (i.e. noise from the ship's cargo handling equipment (para. 3.4.2) and a vehicle carrier and noise during loading and discharging originates from vehicles (para. 3.4.3)); noise exposure limits (Chapter 5); erection of materials for the acoustic insulation between accommodation spaces (Section 6.3); selection and use of hearing protectors (Section 7.3); guidance on the inclusion of noise issues in Safety Management Systems (Appendix 2); the methods of attenuating noise (Appendix 3); and the simplified procedure for determining noise exposure (Appendix 4).

The Code requires measurements of noise levels in the following spaces, specifying the limits according to the ship size (GT < 10000 and GT ≥ 10000): work, navigation, accommodation, service and normally unoccupied spaces. For each space, the maximum levels of noise and the locations where to take the measurements, are specified.

All information on the noise levels in various spaces on board shall be recorded in the noise survey report, which shall be made for each ship according to the format given in Appendix 1. The report shall be carried on board and accessible for the crew.

All ships of ≥ 1600 GT/ Contracted on or after 1 July 2014

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1978

2012 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.344(91) on 30 November 2011, introduce the following modifications to the SOLAS Protocol 1978, due to the thorough revision of the Forms of SOLAS Certificates (see 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2014 and 2012 Amendments – 1 July 2014 ), in order to avoid any future inconsistencies in the appendices of 1974 SOLAS Convention and its Protocols:

195 1. in the Form of the Safety Construction Certificate for cargo ships:

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− reference in the footnote of IMO number, to the IMO ship identification number scheme, adopted by Resolution A.600(15);

− the ”date on which the keel laid....” is modified with the ”date of build”;

− in the section “this is to certify”, options relevant to the alternative design arrangements are introduced; and

− ”the completion date of the survey on which the certificate is based” is added.

2. In the Form of the Safety Equipment Certificate for cargo ships:

− reference to SOLAS Regulation III/3.12 is inserted in relation to “length of ship”;

− “bulk carrier” is added to the type of ship;

− reference in the footnote of IMO number, to the IMO ship identification number scheme, adopted by Resolution A.600(15);

− in the section “this is to certify”, options relevant to the alternative design arrangements are introduced;

− a new footnote clarifies that in relation to Regulation III/26.1.1.1, reference to 1983 amendments to SOLAS MSC.6(48), applicable to ships constructed on or after 1 July 1986 but before 1 July 1998, in the case of self-righting partially enclosed lifeboat(s) on board; and

− ”the completion date of the survey on which the certificate is based” is added.

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988

2012 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.344(91) on 30 November 2011, introduce the following modifications to the Forms of Certificates, due to the thorough revision of the Forms of SOLAS Certificates (see 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2014 and 2012 Amendments – 1 July 2014 ), in order to avoid any future inconsistencies in the appendices of 1974 SOLAS Convention and its Protocols:

196 1. deletion of Forms P, E and R, maintaining only the ones in 1974 SOLAS, so that in future the amendments will be introduced only in one Form;

2. updating of all references in the Certificates due to the changes made to the titles of Forms P, E and R; and

3. deletion of Form C from the appendix of the 1988 SOLAS Protocol due to the insertion of it in the appendix of the 1974 SOLAS Convention with the title “Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety”.


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1 October 2014

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2013 Amendments to Annex I “Regulations for the pre vention of pollution by oil”

The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.235(65) on 17 May 2013 delete the incinerator capacity from Forms A and B of the Supplements to the IOPP Certificate, as follows:

197 − the text of para. 3.2.1 of Form A is replaced by “Incinerator for oil residues (sludge)”; and

− the text of para. 3.2.1 of Form B is replaced by “Incinerator for oil residues (sludge)”.

In relation to the timing of replacement of existing certificates, reference should be made to the IMO guidance (MSC-MEPC.5/Circ.6).


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2015

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The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) on 30 November 2012, introduce new Regulation II-1/3-12 “Protection against noise”, requiring the following ships of 1,600 gross tonnage and above:

198 − for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2014; or

− in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2015 ; or


to be constructed to reduce onboard noise and to protect personnel from the noise according to the Code on noise levels on board ships, adopted by Resolution MSC.337(91) on 30 November 2012 (see Entry into force – 1 July 2014 ), as may be amended, unless the Administration deems that compliance with a particular provision is unreasonable and impractical.

All ships of ≥ 1600 GT/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2015

2013 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.350(92) on 21 June 2013, introduce modifications to the following regulations:

199 1. Regulation III/19 “Emergency training and drills”, requiring:

− musters of newly-embarked passengers to take place prior to or immediately upon departure, if the ship is engaged on a voyage where passengers are scheduled to be onboard for more than 24h (para. 2.2);

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200 − crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue responsibilities to participate in an enclosed space entry and rescue drill to be held on board the ship at least once every two months (new para. 3.3);

− enclosed space entry and rescue drills to be planned and conducted in a safe manner, taking into account the recommendations adopted by Resolution A.1050(27) (new para 3.6.1);


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− each enclosed space entry and rescue drill to include (new para. 3.6.2):

� checking and use of personal protective equipment required for entry;

� checking and use of communication equipment and procedures;

� checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures; and

� instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques.

− every crew member shall be given instructions which shall include risks associated with enclosed spaces and onboard procedures for safe entry into such spaces taking into account the recommendations adopted by Resolution A.1050(27) (new para. 4.2.5).

NA 2. Regulation V/19 “Carriage requirements for shipborne navigational systems and equipment”, clarifying the application of the bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) to ships constructed before 1 July 2002 (see 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2016)

NA 3. Regulation XI-1/1 “Authorization of recognized organizations”, requiring Administrations to authorize organizations, referred to in Regulation I/6, in accordance with the provision of SOLAS Convention and the Code for Recognized Organization, adopted by Resolution MSC.349(92) (see Entry into force – 1 January 2015).

Applicable to Recognized Organizations


2013 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.351(92) on 21 June 2013, introduce mandatory requirements for enclosed space entry and rescue drills in Chapter 18 “Operational requirements”, as follows:

201 1. Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue responsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space entry and rescue drill, to be held on board the craft, at least once every two months (para. 18.5.4);

2. the date when musters are held, details of enclosed space entry and rescue drills, shall be recorded in such logbook as may be prescribed by the Administration (para. 18.5.8.1);

3. enclosed space entry and rescue drills should be planned and conducted in a safe manner, taking into account, as appropriate, recommendations adopted by Resolution A.1050(27) (para. 18.5.12.1);

4. each enclosed space entry and rescue drill to include (new para. 18.5.12.2):

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− checking and use of personal protective equipment required for entry;

− checking and use of communication equipment and procedures;

− checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures; and

− instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques;

5. the risks associated with enclosed spaces and onboard procedures for safe entry into such spaces which should take into account, as appropriate, recommendations adopted by Resolution A.1050(27) (new para. 18.5.12.3).


2013 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.352(92) on 21 June 2013, introduce mandatory requirements for enclosed space entry and rescue drills in Chapter 18 “Operational requirements”, as follows:

202 1. Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue responsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space entry and rescue drill, to be held on board the craft, at least once every two months (para. 18.5.4);

2. the date when musters are held, details of enclosed space entry and rescue drills, shall be recorded in such logbook as may be prescribed by the Administration (para. 18.5.8.1);

3. enclosed space entry and rescue drills should be planned and conducted in a safe manner, taking into account, as appropriate, recommendations adopted by Resolution A.1050(27) (para. 18.5.12.1);

4. each enclosed space entry and rescue drill to include (new para. 18.5.12.2):

− checking and use of personal protective equipment required for entry;

− checking and use of communication equipment and procedures;

− checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures; and

− instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques;

5. the risks associated with enclosed spaces and onboard procedures for safe entry into such spaces which should take into account, as appropriate, recommendations adopted by Resolution A.1050(27) (new para. 18.5.12.3).

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2013 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.354(92) on 21 June 2013, introduce, inter alia, the following:

203 1. reference to the guidelines for the submission of information and completion of the format for the properties of cargoes not listed in the Code and their conditions of carriage, approved and circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1453, dated 9 July 2013;

2. safety measures to be taken when a fumigant is used (Section 3.6);

3. requirements for cargo that may liquefy concerning sampling, test procedures and certification. The procedures for sampling, testing and controlling moisture content of the cargo shall be approved and their implementation checked by the competent authority of the port of loading, taking into account the guidelines approved and circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1454, dated 9 July 2013 (Sections 4 and 8);

4. amendments to individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes in Appendix 1, such as:

− Ammonium nitrate UN 1942, requiring not to be loaded in cargo spaces adjacent of fuel oil tank(s), unless heating arrangements for the tank(s) are disconnected and remain disconnected during the entire voyage;

− Ammonium nitrate-based fertilizer UN 2067 and UN 2071, requiring not to be stowed immediately adjacent to any tanks, double bottom or pipe containing heated fuel oil unless there are means to monitor and control the temperature so that it does not exceeed 50°C;

− Metal sulphide concentrates, specifying that when it is considered as presenting a low risk, the carriage of such cargo on a ship not fitted with a fixed gas fire extinguishing system shall be subject to the Administration’s authorization;

− Seed cake, excluding from the application of the provisions describe in the schedule certain types of products (e.g. solvent extracted rape seel meal, soya bean meal, cotton seed meal)

5. new individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes in Appendix 1, such as Aluminia Hydrate; Aluminium smelting/remelting by products, processed; Clinker ahs, wet; Coal tar pitch; Coarse iron and steel slag and its mixture; Crushed carbon anodes; Grain screening pellets; Granulated nickel matte; Gypsum granulated; Ilmenite; Nickel ore; Sand, heavy mineral; Silicon slag; Solidified fuels recycled from paper and plastics; and Wood torrefied.

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on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2014. Moreover, early implementation is suggested for the amendments to Sections 4 and 8 related to cargo which may liquefy, by MSC.1/Circ.1452, dated 9 July 2013.


2013 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.353(92) on 21 June 2013, requiring the following:

204 1. the Company to ensure that the ship is appropriately manned in order to encompass all aspects of maintaining safe operations on board - reference should be made to Resolution A.1047(27) on principles of minimum safe manning (para. 6.2.1); and

2. the Company to periodically verify whether all those undertaking delegated ISM-related tasks are acting in conformity with the Company's responsibilities under the Code (para. 12.2).

Moreover, footnotes referring to the guidelines related to ISM Code are inserted in the Code.


CODE FOR RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS

Entry into force

NA The Code for recognized organizations – adopted by Resolutions MEPC.237(65) on 17 May 2013 and MSC.349(92) on 21 June 2013- is applicable to:

− all organizations being considered for recognition or that are recognized by a flag State to perform, on its behalf, statutory certification and services under mandatory IMO instruments and national legislation; and

− all flag States that intend to recognize an organization to perform, on their behalf, statutory certification and services under mandatory IMO instruments.

The Code is mandatory under SOLAS Regulation XI-1/1, Regulation 2-1 of 1988 Load Line Protocol, MARPOL Annex I Regulation 6 and Annex II Regulation 8 and serve as the international standard and consolidated instrument containing minimum criteria against which organizations are assessed towards recognition and authorization and the guidelines for the oversight by flag States.


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2013 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.356(92) on 21 June 2013, make the Code for Recognized Organizations, adopted by Resolution MSC.349(92) (see Entry into force – 1 January 2015 ) , mandatory, requiring:

NA Administration to authorize organizations, referred to in article 13 of the Convention and regulation 1(2) in accordance with the provisions of the present Convention and with the Code of Recognized Organizations (RO Code), as adopted by Resolution MSC.349(92).


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The revised Annex VI, adopted by Resolution MEPC.176(58) on 10 October 2008, introduces, inter alia, amendments to Regulation 14 “Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter” in order to ensure a progressive reduction of SOx and PM emissions from ships (see Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” - 1 July 2010).

205 In particular the sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships inside Emission Control Areas (ECA) shall not exceed:

− 1.50% m/m prior to 1 July 2010;

− 1.00% m/m on and after 1 July 2010;

− 0.10 % m/m on and after 1 January 2015 .

The sulphur content of fuel oil shall be documented by the supplier as required by Regulation 18.

Those ships entering or leaving an ECA and using separate fuel oils to comply with the above mentioned requirements shall carry a written procedure showing how the fuel oil change-over is to be done. The volume of low sulphur fuel oils in each tank as well as the date, time, and position of the ship when any fuel-oil-change-over operation is completed prior to the entry into an ECA or commenced after exit from such an area, shall be recorded in such log-book as prescribed by the Administration.

During the first twelve months immediately following the designation of a specific ECA, ships operating in that ECA are exempted from the relevant requirements.

Moreover, for ships intending to use marine fuels with a sulphur content not exceeding 0.1 % m/m and minimum viscosity of 2 cSt in ECAs the fuel pump arrangements described in MSC.1/Circ.1467 dated 24 June 2013 should be considered in order to be in compliance with the requirements set in SOLAS Regulation II-1/26.3.


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206 According to Table 1 of Regulation 21 “Required EEDI”, bulk carriers; gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1); and combination carriers fall into Phase 1 (1 January 2015 – 31 December 2019) for the calculation of the reduction factor X of the required EEDI if, as specified by MEPC.1/Circ.795, dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1:

− the building contract is placed in Phase 1, and the delivery is before 1 January 2024; or

− the building contract is placed before Phase 1, and the delivery is on or after 1 January 2019 and before 1 January 2024; or


− keel is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2015 and before 1 July 2020, and the delivery is before 1 January 2024; or

− the keel is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction before 1 July 2015, and the delivery is on or after 1 January 2019 and before 1 January 2024.


All ships ≥ 400 GT other than passenger ships and ro-ro cargo and ro-ro passenger ships, not having diesel-electric, turbine or hybrid propulsion systems/ New and existing

2013 Amendments to Annex I “Regulations for the pre vention of pollution by oil”

The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.238(65) on 17 May 2013 make the Code for Recognized Organizations, adopted by Resolution MEPC.237(65) (see Entry into force – 1 January 2015 ) , mandatory, requiring:

NA Organizations, including classification societies, to be authorized by the Administration in accordance with the provisions of the present Convention and with the Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code), consisting of part 1 and part 2 (the provisions of which shall be treated as mandatory) and part 3 (the provisions of which shall be treated as recommendatory), as adopted by Resolution MEPC.237(65), as may be amended (Regulation 6).

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2013 Amendments to Annex II “Regulations for the co ntrol of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk”

The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.238(65) on 17 May 2013 make the Code for Recognized Organizations, adopted by Resolution MEPC.237(65) (see Entry into force – 1 January 2015 ), mandatory, requiring:

NA Organizations, including classification societies, to be authorized by the Administration in accordance with the provisions of the present Convention and with the Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code), consisting of part 1 and part 2 (the provisions of which shall be treated as mandatory) and part 3 (the provisions of which shall be treated as recommendatory), as adopted by Resolution MEPC.237(65), as may be amended (Regulation 8).

NA/ Applicable to Recognized Organizations


2013 Amendments

The amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.355(92) on 21 June 2013 include, inter alia:

207 1. new Safety Approval Plate, specifying the maximum operating gross mass; the allowable stacking load for 1.8g; and transverse racking test force (Ch.1, Reg. 1.2(a));

2. the Safety Approval Plate model, contained in the Appendix of the Convention, is modified to reflect the amendments introduce in Ch.1, Reg.1 and specify the marking on one door off stacking strength to be displayed if the container is approved for one door off operation.

A container, the construction of which was completed prior to 1 July 2014, may retain the Safety Approval Plate as permitted by the Convention prior to that date as long as structural modifications occur to that container (Reg. 1.5);

3. modifications to the test load and procedures for lifting; stacking; transverse racking; longitudinal restraint; end- and side-walls; and one door off operation (Annex II); and

4. new definitions of maximum operating gross mass; tare; maximum permissible payload; and load (new Annex IV).

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208 The following ships engaged on international voyages to be fitted with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) (see 2009 Amendments - 1 July 2012 ):





Ships may be exempted by Administration from the application of these requirements when such ships are taken permanently out of service within two years after the implementation date specified above.

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209 1. Regulation 20 “Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (Attained EEDI)”: the attained EEDI shall be calculated for bulk carriers; gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1); combination carriers; passenger

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ships; ro-ro cargo ships (vehicle carrier); ro-ro cargo ships; ro-ro passenger ships, of 400 GT and above, not having diesel-electric, turbine or hybrid propulsion systems and which are:


− for which the building contracted is placed on or after 1 January 2013; or


− the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2015 ;


c. new or existing ships which have undergone a major conversion, that is so extensive that the ship is regarded by the Administration as a newly constructed ship (for the definition of “major conversion” reference should be made to MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1).

The attained EEDI shall be calculated taking into account the 2012 guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.212(63) and amended by Resolution MEPC.224(64); MEPC.1/Circ.796 “interim Guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition for trial use”; and MEPC.1/Circ.815 “2013 Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI”.


The attained EEDI shall be verified, based on the EEDI technical file, either by the Administration or any recognized organization duly authorized by it. Guidelines on survey and certification of the EEDI were adopted by Resolution MEPC.214(63) and amended by Resolution MEPC.234(65) – the consolidated text of the Guidelines is circulated by MEPC.1/Circ.816.

hybrid propulsion systems/ Delivered on or after 1 July 2015

210 2. Regulation 21 “Required EEDI”: for bulk carriers; gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1); and combination carriers which are:




− the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2015 ;

b. new ships which have undergone a major conversion for the

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definition of “major conversion” reference should be made to MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1); and

c. new or existing ships which have undergone a major conversion, that is so extensive that the ship is regarded by the Administration as a newly constructed ship



where X, the reduction factor, and the reference line values shall be calculated taking into account the 2013 guidelines adopted by Resolutions MEPC.231(65) and MEPC.233(65).

In particular the X factor is determined as a function of the ship type, size and the building contract dates, as shown in the table below (Table 1 in Regulation 21). For the above-mentioned ship types, whose building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2013 but before 1 January 2015, the X factor is zero, therefore the Required EEDI corresponds to the reference line value.


For each ship to which this regulation applies, the installed propulsion power shall not be less than the propulsion power needed to maintain the manoeuvrability of the ship under adverse conditions. Such condition shall be verified by the Administration according to the 2013 interim guidelines adopted by Res. MEPC.232(65) on 17 May 2013.

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2016

Date of first survey after 2016 anniversary date of delivery









1. ships, constructed before 2009: with a ballast water capacity of less than 1,500 cubic meters and more than 5,000 cubic meters, to conduct ballast water exchange (D1) from the date of entry into force of the Convention until the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever occurs first, after the 2016 anniversary date of delivery of the ship, after which they shall

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conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard; and

2. ships, with a ballast water capacity of 5,000 cubic meters and more, constructed on or after 2009 but before 2012, to conduct ballast water exchange (D1) until the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever occurs first, after the 2016 anniversary date of delivery of the ship, after which they shall conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard.

Unless decided otherwise in future by the single Administrations or IMO, after the entry into force date of the BWM Convention (at the moment still unknown) ships may be requested to give evidence to have conducted ballast water management according to the above.

(*) Please be aware that IMO Assembly (A28 – November 2013) is discussing a modified scheme for compliance with D2 standard and it may be possible that IMO decide to require compliance with D2 standard for existing ships at the anniversary date of delivery in 2016 or at the entry into force date of the BWM Convention (still unknown), if that occurs later.

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The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.291(87) on 21 May 2010 (see 2010 Amendments - 1 January 2012 ), include, inter alia, the following:

212 New Regulation II-1/3-11 “Corrosion protection of cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers” (see 2010 Amendments - 1 January 2012 ), introduces mandatory coating requirements for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers of 5000 tonnes deadweight and above (excluding combination carriers and chemical tankers, even the ones certified to carry oil):

1. for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January 2013; or

2. in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2013; or

3. the delivery of which is on or after 1 January 2016 .



1. to allow the use of novel prototype alternatives to the coating system, for testing, provided they are subject to suitable controls, regular assessment and acknowledgement of the need for immediate remedial action if the system fails or is shown to be failing. Such exemption shall be recorded on an exemption certificate; or

2. if a crude oil tanker ship is built to be engaged solely in the carriage of cargoes and cargo handling operations not causing corrosion. Such exemption and conditions for which it is granted shall be recorded on an exemption certificate.

Maintenance and repair of the protective coating system should be included in the ship’s overall maintenance and repair scheme and shall be recorded in the Coating Technical File (CTF) as per Resolution

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MSC.288(87), which makes reference to the guidelines on procedures for in-service maintenance and repair of coating systems for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers in MSC.1/Circ.1399, dated 10 June 2011.

2013 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.350(92) on 21 June 2013 (see 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 ) clarify, inter alia, the application of the bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) carriage requirement to ships constructed before 1 July 2002, as follows:

213 − passenger ships irrespective of size and cargo ships of 3000 gross tonnage and upwards shall be fitted with a BNWAS, complying with standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution MSC.128(75) and being operation whenever the ship is underway at sea, not later than the first survey after 1 January 2016;

− cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 3000 gross tonnage shall be fitted with a BNWAS, complying with standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution MSC.128(75) and being operation whenever the ship is underway at sea, not later than the first survey after 1 January 2017; and

− cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage shall be fitted with a BNWAS, complying with standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution MSC.128(75) and being operation whenever the ship is underway at sea, not later than the first survey after 1 January 2018.

The first survey is to be interpreted as specified in MSC.1/Circ.1290. BNWAS installed prior to 1 July 2011 may subsequently be exempted from full compliance with such standards at the discretion of the Administration.

Passenger ships and cargo ships of 3000 GT and upwards/ Constructed before 1 July 2002

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The revised Annex VI, adopted by Resolution MEPC.176(58) on 10 October 2008, introduces, inter alia, in Regulation 13 “Nitrogen Oxides” a 3-Tier approach with a view of progressively reducing NOx emissions limits (see Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” - 1 July 20 10).

214 − Tier III

Marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 130 kW installed on board ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016 and operating in an Emission Control Area (ECA) designated under the provisions of the new Appendix III to the revised Annex VI, shall comply with the following NOx emission limits:

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� ship with a length less than 24 meters when it is used solely for recreational purposes; or


215 According to the guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.230(65), ff an engine with a power output of more that 130 kW is replaced by a non-identical engine on or after 1 January 2016 , this shall comply with Tier III standards when operating in the ECA unless:

− a replacement engine of similar rating complying with Tier III is not commercially available; or

− the replacement engine, in order to be brought into Tier III compliance, needs to be equipped with a NOx reducing device which due to:

� size cannot be installed in the limited space available on board; or

� extensive heat release could have adverse impact on the ships structure, sheeting, and/or equipment whilst additional ventilation and/or insulation of the engine-room/compartment will not be possible.

In making the determination that a Tier III engine is not a feasible replacement engine for a ship, the guidelines describe the aspects to be taken into account (e.g. downstream ship components; electrical systems for diesel generators; restrictions concerning adjustment/matching…).

Moreover, on or after 1 January 2016 , if it is not possible for such a replacement to meet the emission limit of the so called Tier III, then that replacement engine shall meet the emission limits of Tier II.

All ships/ Constructed before 1 January 2016


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.200(62) on 15 July 2011, introduce the possibility of establishing “Special areas” for passenger ships. Within these special areas, stricter standards for the discharge of sewage from passenger ships are applied as follows (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regula tions for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” – 1 January 2013 ):

216 The discharge of sewage from passenger ship within a special area (at the moment the only one is the Baltic sea area as defined in Annex I) shall be prohibited:

− on or after 1 January 2016 , for new passenger ships (i.e. for

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which the building contract is placed, or in the absence of it, the keel of which is laid, or is in a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2016 or the delivery of which is two years or more after 1 January 2016); and

− on or after 1 January 2018, for existing ships,

subject to the establishment by IMO of the date from which this requirement shall take effect, after the receipt of sufficient coastal Parties notifications in relation to the facilities for the reception of sewage in the special area.

A passenger ship may be exempted from the application of this requirement when has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant which has been certified by the Administration to meet the operational requirements set in Regulation 9.2.1 of the Annex (taking into account the “2012 guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance standards on performance test” adopted by Resolution MEPC.227(64)), and the effluent shall not produce visible floating solids nor cause discoloration of the surrounding water.

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− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 50000 gross tonnage and upwards, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2016 ;




Cargo ships other than tankers ≥ 50000 GT/ Constructed before 1 July 2013


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.290(87) on 21 May 2010, include, inter alia, the following:

218 New Regulation II-1/3-10 “Goal-based ship construction standards for oil tankers and bulk carriers” (see 2010 Amendments - 1 January 2012 ) applies to oil tankers and bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, constructed with single deck, top-side tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, excluding ore carriers and combination carriers:

− for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2016 ;


− the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2020.

The above-mentioned new ships shall be designed and constructed for a specific design life and to be safe and environmentally friendly, when properly operated and maintained under the specified

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operating and environmental conditions, in intact and specified damage conditions, throughout their life. These requirements shall be achieved through satisfying applicable structural requirements of a recognised organization or national standards of an Administration, conforming to the functional requirements of the Goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers (GBS) adopted by Resolution MSC.287(87) on 20 May 2010. Specific information, on how the functional requirements have been applied in the ship design and its construction, shall be contained in a Ship Construction File, which shall be kept on board and/or ashore and updated as appropriate throughout the ship service. The Guidelines for the information to be included in a Ship Construction File are circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1343 dated 2 June 2010.

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2013 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.350(92) on 21 June 2013 (see 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 ), clarify, inter alia, the application of the bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) carriage requirement to ships constructed before 1 July 2002, as follows:

219 − cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 3000 gross tonnage shall be fitted with a BNWAS, complying with standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution MSC.128(75) and being operation whenever the ship is underway at sea, not later than the first survey after 1 January 2017; and

− cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage shall be fitted with a BNWAS, not later than the first survey after 1 January 2018.


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− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 20000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 50000 gross tonnage, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2017 ;



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221 New Regulation II-1/3-10 “Goal-based ship construction standards for oil tankers and bulk carriers” (see 2010 Amendments - 1 January 2012) applies to oil tankers and bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, constructed with single deck, top-side tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, excluding ore carriers and combination carriers:

− for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2016;

− in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2017 ; or

− the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2020.

The above-mentioned new ships shall be designed and constructed for a specific design life and to be safe and environmentally friendly, when properly operated and maintained under the specified operating and environmental conditions, in intact and specified damage conditions, throughout their life. These requirements shall be achieve through satisfying applicable structural requirements of a recognised organization or national standards of an Administration, conforming to the functional requirements of the Goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers (GBS) adopted by Resolution MSC.287(87) on 20 May 2010. Specific information, on how the

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functional requirements have been applied in the ship design and its construction, shall be contained in a Ship Construction File, which shall be kept on board and/or ashore and updated as appropriate throughout the ship service. The Guidelines for the information to be included in a Ship Construction File are circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1343 dated 2 June 2010.

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2018

1 January 2018

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2013 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.350(92) on 21 June 2013 (see 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 ), clarify, inter alia, the application of the bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) carriage requirement to ships constructed before 1 July 2002, as follows:

222 Cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage shall be fitted with a BNWAS, complying with standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution MSC.128(75) and being operation whenever the ship is underway at sea, not later than the first survey after 1 January 2018 .


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The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.200(62) on 15 July 2011, introduce the possibility of establishing “Special areas” for passenger ships. Within these special areas, stricter standards for the discharge of sewage from passenger ships are applied as follows (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regula tions for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” – 1 January 2013 ):

223 The discharge of sewage from passenger ship within a special area (at the moment the only one is the Baltic sea area as defined in Annex I) shall be prohibited:

− on or after 1 January 2016, for new passenger ships (i.e. for which the building contract is placed, or in the absence of it, the keel of which is laid, or is in a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2016 or the delivery of which is two years or more after 1 January 2016); and

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− on or after 1 January 2018 , for existing ships,

subject to the establishment by IMO of the date from which this requirement shall take effect, after the receipt of sufficient coastal Parties notifications in relation to the facilities for the reception of sewage in the special area.

A passenger ship may be exempted from the application of this requirement when has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant which has been certified by the Administration to meet the operational requirements set in Regulation 9.2.1 of the Annex (taking into account the “2012 guidelines on implementation of effluent standards and performance standards on performance test” adopted by Resolution MEPC.227(64)), and the effluent shall not produce visible floating solids nor cause discoloration of the surrounding water.

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224 Cargo ships, other than tankers, of 10000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 20000 constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2018 , to be fitted with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) (see 2009 Amendments - 1 July 2012 ).


Cargo ships other than tankers ≥ 10000 GT but less than 20000 GT/ Constructed before 1 July 2013


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) on 30 November 2012, introduce, inter alia, the following:

225 1. New Regulation II-1/3-12 “Protection against noise”, requiring ships of 1600 gross tonnage and upwards, delivered on or after 1 July 2018 , to be constructed to reduce onboard noise and to protect personnel from the noise according to the Code on noise levels on board ships, adopted by Resolution MSC.337(91) on 30 November 2012 (see Entry into force – 1 July 2014 ), as may be amended, unless the Administration deems that compliance with a particular provision is unreasonable and impractical.

All ships of ≥ 1600 GT/ Delivered on or after 1 July 2018

226 2. Modifications to Regulation II-2/10 “Fire fighting”, requiring a minimum of two two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus, for each fire party for fire-fighter’s communication to be carried on board for ships before 1 July 2014 not later than the first survey after 1 July 2018 . The apparatus shall be of an explosion-proof type or intrinsically safe.

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2019

1 July 2019

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2011 Amendments

The amendments to Regulation III/1, adopted by Resolution MSC.317(89) on 20 May 2011 (see

2011 Amendments – 1 July 2014 ), require:

227 lifeboat on-load release mechanisms of poor and unstable design (i.e not in compliance with the newly amended paragraphs (4.4.7.6.4 to 4.4.7.6.6) of the LSA Code (see 2011 Amendments – 1 January 2013), to be replaced or modified on all ships (i.e. new and existing) not later than the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 July 2014 but not later than 1 July 2019 . The process to evaluate the existing mechanisms is described in the guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat release and retrieval systems, circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1392, dated 27 May 2011.



The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) on 30 November 2012, require, inter alia, the following:

228 self-contained compressed air breathing apparatus of fire-fighter’s outfits (Reg. II-2/10 “Fire fighting”) shall have to be fitted by 1 July 2019, with an audible alarm and a visual or other device alerting the user before the volume of air in the cylinder has been reduced not less than 200 litres, in order to be in compliance with paragraph 2.1.2.2 of Chapter 3 of the FSS Code, amended by Resolution MSC.339(91) (see 2012 Amendments (second set) - 1 July 2014 ).


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2020

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The revised Annex VI, adopted by Resolution MEPC.176(58) on 10 October 2008, amends, inter alia, Regulations 12 and 14 (see Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” - 1 July 2010 ):

229 Regulation 12 “Ozone-depleting substances”

Installations containing hydro-chlorofluorocarbons shall be prohibited:

− on ship constructed on or after 1 January 2020 ;

− in case of ship constructed before 1 January 2020, which have a contractual delivery date of the equipment to the ship on or after 1 January 2020 or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after 1 January 2020.

All ships/ New and existing (for exiting ships the requirement applies to equipment with contractual delivery date or actual delivery date on or after 1 January 2020)

230 Regulation 14 “Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter”

The sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships outside Emission Control Areas shall not exceed:

− 4.50% m/m prior to 1 January 2012;

− 3.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2012 ;

− 0.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2020 , subject to a feasibility review to be completed not later than 2018. If it is recognized that such fuel oil will not be available on 1 January 2020, than the standard shall become effective as from 1 January 2025.


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The amendments to the revised Annex VI were adopted by Resolutions MEPC.202(62) and MEPC.203(62).

Resolution MEPC.202(62), adopted on 15 July 2011, (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 January 2013 ) designates the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) and temporarily exempts certain ships operating in the North American and the United States Caribbean Sea ECAs from the application of sulphur requirements, as follows:

231 From 1 January 2020 , ships powered by propulsion boilers that were not originally designed for continued operation on marine distillate fuel or natural gas, built on or before 1 August 2011, are no more exempted from complying with the limits of the sulphur content of fuel oil set in Regulation 14 within both the North American and United States Caribbean Sea ECAs.


Resolution MEPC.203(62), adopted on 15 July 2011, introduces new req uirements on energy efficiency for ships (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulation s for the prevention of air pollution from ships”– 1 January 2013), which, inter alia, foresee the following:

232 According to Table 1 of Regulation 21 “Required EEDI”, bulk carriers; gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1); and combination carriers, fall into Phase 2 (1 January 2020 – 31 December 2024) for the calculation of the reduction factor X of the required EEDI if, as specified by MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, anf MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1:

− the building contract is placed in Phase 2, and the delivery is before 1 January 2029; or

− the building contract is placed before Phase 2, and the delivery is on or after 1 January 2024 and before 1 January 2029; or


− the keel is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2020 and before 1 July 2025, and the delivery is before 1 January 2029; or

− the keel is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction before 1 July 2020, and the delivery is on or after 1 January 2024 and before 1 January 2029.


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233 New Regulation II-1/3-10 “Goal-based ship construction standards for oil tankers and bulk carriers” (see 2010 Amendments - 1 January 2012) applies to oil tankers and bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, constructed with single deck, top-side tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, excluding ore carriers and combination carriers:

− for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2016;


− the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2020 .

The above-mentioned new ships shall be designed and constructed for a specific design life and to be safe and environmentally friendly, when properly operated and maintained under the specified operating and environmental conditions, in intact and specified damage conditions, throughout their life. These requirements shall be achieve through satisfying applicable structural requirements of a recognised organization or national standards of an Administration, conforming to the functional requirements of the Goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers (GBS) adopted by Resolution MSC.287(87) on 20 May 2010. Specific information, on how the functional requirements have been applied in the ship design and its construction, shall be contained in a Ship Construction File, which shall be kept on board and/or ashore and updated as appropriate throughout the ship service. The Guidelines for the information to be included in a Ship Construction File are circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1343 dated 2 June 2010.

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1 January 2025

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234 According to Table 1 of Regulation 21 “Required EEDI”, bulk carriers; gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1); and combination carriers, fall into Phase 3 (1 January 2025 and onwards) for the calculation of the reduction factor X of the required EEDI if, as specified by MEPC.1/Circ.795 dated 12 October 2012, and MEPC.1/Circ.795/Corr.1:

− the building contract is placed in Phase 3; or

− the keel is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2025; or

− the delivery is on or after 1 January 2029.


All ships ≥ 400 GT other than passenger ships and ro-ro cargo and ro-ro passenger ships, not having diesel-electric, turbine or hybrid propulsion systems/ Contracted on or after 1 January 2025

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PART 2

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS WITH ENTRY INTO FORCE DATE PENDING

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BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS’ BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS)

New convention

A The introduction of invasive marine species into new environments by ships’ ballast water, attached to ships’ hulls and via other vectors has been identified as one of the greatest threats to the world’s oceans.

Shipping transfers approximately 10 to 12 billion tonnes of ballast water across the globe each year and there are thousands of marine species that may be carried in ballast water: basically anything that is small enough to pass through a ship’s ballast water intake. This includes bacteria and other microbes, small invertebrates and eggs, cysts and larvae of various species.

It is estimated that at any one time, from 3,000 to over 4,500 different species are being carried in ships’ ballast tanks around the world. The vast majority of marine species carried in ballast water do not survive the journey. However, when all factors are favourable, an introduced species may establish a reproductive population in the host environment and even become invasive, out-competing native species and multiplying into pest proportions. As a result, whole ecosystems are being changed.

In response to the threats posed by invasive marine species, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, called on IMO and other international bodies to take action to address the transfer of harmful organisms by ships.

In December 1997 IMO adopted, by Resolution A.868(20), the voluntary “Guidelines for the control and management of ships' ballast water to minimize the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens” giving general advice on how to minimize the uptake of harmful organisms and listing basic requirements for the execution of ballast water exchange, and in March 2002, IMO adopted Circular MEPC/Circ.389 - MSC/Circ.1021 on “Design suggestions for ballast water and sediment management options in new ships” detailing design suggestions to improve the efficiency of ballast water exchange and to optimise ballast water management.

The international convention for the control and Management of ships’ Ballast Water and sediments (BWM Convention) was adopted on 12 February 2004 by a Diplomatic Conference in order to regulate and control ballast water management.


The BWM Convention will apply to ships flying the flag of a Party except:

1. ships not designed or constructed to carry ballast water;


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2. ships operating exclusively in waters under the jurisdiction of a Party, unless the party determines that the discharge of ballast water from such ships would impair or damage their environment;

3. warships, naval auxiliary or other ships owned or operated by a Party;

4. ships with permanent ballast water not subject to discharge.

Exemptions from the management of ballast water may be granted to ships on voyages between specified ports or operated exclusively between specified ports or locations when ballast water is not mixed other than between these ports or locations. These exemptions shall be effective for a period not exceeding five years, subject to intermediate review.

Moreover, BWM.2/Circ.32, dated 8 August 2011, specifies that provisions of the Convention are not applicable to the water in the hopper area of hopper dredgers; and BWM.2/Circ.46, dated 31 May 2013, clarifies the application of the Convention to Mobile Offshore Units.

Ships to which the Convention applies will be required to carry on board the following:

1. a “Ballast Water Management Plan” approved by the Administration, detailing safety procedures and actions to be taken to implement the ballast water management requirements;

2. a “Ballast Water Record Book” for the recording of each operation concerning ballast water management;

3. an “International Ballast Water Management Certificate” (for ships of 400 gross tonnage and above excluding floating platforms, FSUs and FPSOs) with a five year validity and subject to annual, intermediate and renewal surveys.

BWM.2/Circ.40 clarifies that the Certificates may be issued prior to entry into force of the Convention, provided it is annotated to state that validity begins from the entry-into-force date, combined with a statement issued to the Company when the BWM Plan was received, thereby allowing the vessel to trade for three months with an unapproved BWM Plan on board.

Port State Controls will be authorized to inspect ships verifying:

1. validity of the certificate;

2. presence on board of documents required by the Convention;

3. compliance with the requirements of the Convention of the ballast water carried on board, performing samples.


1. D1: ballast water exchange with an efficiency of 95% volumetric exchange (for ships exchanging ballast water by the pumping-through method, pumping through three times the volume of each ballast tank shall be considered equivalent);

2. D2: allowable limits on viable organisms in ballast water to be discharged, defined as maximum number and size per cubic meter (less than 10 viable organisms per cubic meter greater than

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or equal to 50 micrometers in minimum dimension and less than 10 viable organisms per millilitre less than 50 micrometers in minimum dimension and greater than or equal to 10 micrometers in minimum dimension). Ballast water management, in compliance with the D-2 standard, will be performed by type approved systems.

The application of the two above-mentioned standards will be required as follows:

1. existing ships, constructed before 2009:

a. with a ballast water capacity between 1,500 and 5,000 cubic meters, inclusive, that at least meet the standard D1 shall conduct ballast water exchange from the date of entry into force of the Convention until 2014, after which they shall conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard;

b. with a ballast water capacity of less than 1,500 cubic meters and more than 5,000 cubic meters that at least meet the standard D1, shall conduct ballast water exchange from the date of entry into force of the Convention until 2016, after which they shall conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard.

2. new ships, constructed in or after 2009:

a. with a ballast water capacity of less than 5,000 cubic meters, shall conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard; however, recognizing that a limited number of technologies will probably be available in January 2009 to meet the first implementation date of the D2 standard, Resolution A.1005(25) dated 29 November 2007 recommended that a ship constructed in 2009 and with a ballast water capacity of less than 5000 cubic meters be not required to comply with D-2 standard until its second annual survey, but no later than 31 December 2011.

b. with a ballast water capacity of 5,000 cubic meters or more:

i. if constructed in or after 2009 but before 2012 shall conduct ballast water exchange until 2016, after which they shall conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard;

ii. if constructed in or after 2012 shall conduct ballast water management meeting at least the D-2 standard.

Existing ships shall comply with the above-mentioned requirements not later than the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever occurs earlier, after the anniversary date of delivery of the ship in the year of compliance with the applicable standard.

The expression “anniversary date of delivery of the ship” refers to year 2014 and 2016 indicated in 1.a, 1.b and 2.b.i. Consequently, ships with a ballast water capacity between 1500 m3 and 5000 m3, inclusive, are required to comply with the D-2 standard not later than the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever occurs first, after the anniversary date of delivery of the ship in 2014; and ships with a ballast water capacity of less than 1500 m3 or greater than 5000 m3

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are required to comply with D-2 standard not later than the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever occurs first, after the anniversary date of delivery date of delivery of the ship in 2016 (BWM.2/Circ.29/Rev.1 dated 26 September 2011).

In the following timetable, that summarizes the above-mentioned requirements, BWC is to be read as the ballast water capacity of the ship, measured in cubic meters.

Please note that IMO Assembly (A 28 – November 2013) is discussing a modified scheme for compliance with D2 standard. Further information will be provided in due course as soon as the Assembly Resolution is adopted.

Ballast water exchange shall be conducted, whenever possible, at least 200 miles from the nearest land and in water at least 200 meters in depth. If the ship is not able to conduct ballast water exchange under these conditions, it should be conducted at 50 miles from the nearest land and in water at least 200 meters in depth. A ship shall not be required to deviate from its intended voyage, or delay the voyage, in order to comply with these requirements.

In particular sea areas, where the distance from the nearest land or the depth does not meet these parameters, the port State may designate sea areas where a ship may conduct ballast water exchange.

A ship shall not be required to conduct ballast water exchange if the master reasonably decides that such exchange may threaten the safety of the ship. In such cases, reasons shall be entered in the ballast water record book.

Ships involved in research programs approved by an Administration, to test and evaluate ballast water treatment technologies (D-2 standard), will not be requested to apply that standard until five years from the date on which the ship would otherwise be required to comply.

To date the following guidelines, guidance and procedures, referred to in the BWM Convention, are available:

1. G1 “Guidelines for sediment reception facilities”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.152(55) on 13 October 2006;

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2. G2 “Guidelines for ballast water sampling”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.173(58) on 10 October 2008;

3. G3 “Guidelines for ballast water management equivalent compliance”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.123(53) on 22 July 2005;

4. G4 “Guidelines for ballast water management and development of ballast water management plans”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.127(53) on 22 July 2005;

5. G5 “Guidelines for ballast water reception facilities”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.153(55) on 13 October 2006;

6. G6 “Guidelines for ballast water exchange”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.124(53) on 22 July 2005;

7. G7 “Guidelines for risk assessment under Regulation A-4 of the BWM Convention”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.162(56) on 13 July 2007;

8. G8 “Guidelines for approval of ballast water management systems”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.125(53) on 22 July 2005;

9. G9 “Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of active substances”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.169(57) on 4 April 2008;

10. G10 “Guidelines for approval and oversight of prototype ballast water treatment technology programmes”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.140(54) on 24 March 2006;

11. G11 “Guidelines for ballast water exchange design and construction standards”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.149(55);

12. G12 “Guidelines on design and construction to facilitate sediment control on ships”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.209(63) on 2 March 2012, revoking MEPC.150(55);

13. G13 “Guidelines for additional measures regarding ballast water management including emergency situations”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.161(56) on 13 July 2007;

14. G14 “Guidelines on designated areas for ballast water exchange”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.151(55) on 13 October 2006;

15. “Guidance on scaling of ballast water management systems”, disseminated by BWM.2/Circ.33, dated 8 August 2011; and

16. “Procedures for approving other methods of ballast water management”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.206(62) .

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1993 Amendments

B The 1972 Convention for Safe Containers has two goals. One is to maintain a high level of safety of human life in the transport and handling of containers by providing generally acceptable test procedures and related strength requirements. The other is to facilitate the international transport of containers by providing uniform international safety regulations, equally applicable to all modes of surface transport. In this way, proliferation of divergent national safety regulations can be avoided.

The requirements of the Convention apply to the great majority of freight containers used internationally, except those designed specially for carriage by air. As it was not intended that all containers or reusable packing boxes should be affected, the scope of the Convention is limited to containers of a prescribed minimum size having corner fittings - devices which permit handling, securing or stacking.

These amendments, adopted on 4 November 1993 by the IMO Assembly through Resolution A.737(18), will enter into force one year after their acceptance by two thirds of the Contracting Parties in accordance with paragraph 2(c) of Article IX of the Convention. They mainly concern definitions and the inclusion in the Convention of the International System of Units (SI).

When the CSC amendments which introduce the SI units enter into force, SOLAS Regulation VI/5 should be amended accordingly.

Revised recommendations on harmonized interpretation and implementation of the CSC Convention were circulated by CSC.1/Circ.138 and CSC.1/Circ.138/Rev.1, which supersedes CSC/Circ.100, CSC/Circ.123, CSC/Circ.124, CSC/Circ.134 and CSC/Circ.137.

Container ships, general cargo ships, ro-ro cargo ships and cargo high speed craft/ New and existing

HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009

New convention

C Ships often have a significant value when being phased out at the end of their lives and the relevant recycling activities may be attractive.

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As a consequence, an industry has been established in developing countries where around 90 per cent of the total worldwide shipbreaking capacity can be found. Over the years, it has been recognised that safety and environmental standards for these recycling activities needed to be improved and this, together with the lack of specific prescriptive requirements in the existing regulatory instruments, led IMO to develop a new mandatory Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.

This new instrument should regulate:

1. the design, construction, operation and preparation of ships so as to facilitate safe and environmentally sound recycling, without compromising their safety and operational efficiency;

2. the operation of Ship Recycling Facilities in a safe and environmentally sound manner; and

3. the establishment of an appropriate enforcement mechanism for ship recycling (certification/reporting requirements).

The first draft text of the Convention was submitted to MEPC 54 (March 2006) and after more than two years of discussions and continuous improvements the final text of the Convention was approved by MEPC 58 (October 2008), and adopted by a Diplomatic Conference which was held in Hong Kong China, from 11 to 15 May 2009.

The Convention has been open for signature at the Headquarters of the Organization (IMO) from 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2010 and thereafter remained open for accession by any State.

The Convention will enter into force 24 months after its ratification by at least 15 States, representing 40 per cent of world merchant shipping gross tonnage.

Furthermore, the combined maximum annual ship recycling volume of these States during the preceding 10 years must constitute not less than 3 per cent of their combined merchant shipping tonnage.

According to Article 3 the Convention shall apply to all Ships entitled to fly the flag of a Party and to all the Ship Recycling Facilities operating under its jurisdiction.

In addition the following exemptions are identified:

1. warships, naval auxiliary, or other ships owned or operated by a Party and used, for the time being, only on government non-commercial service;

2. ships less than 500 GT;

3. ships operating throughout their life only inside the waters subject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly.

With respect to ships entitled to fly the flag of non-Parties to this Convention, Parties shall apply the requirements of this Convention as may be necessary to ensure that no more favourable treatment is given to such ships.

For the ships to which the Convention applies two different certificates are to be issued by the Flag State:

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1. The International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials ; and

2. The Ready for Recycling Certificate , prior to any recycling activity taking place.

In addition an Authorization of the Ship Recycling Facility is to be issued by the competent Authority of the Recycling State.

International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials

According to Regulation 5 each new ship shall have onboard an Inventory of Hazardous Materials.

The inventory is made up by three parts:

1. Part I, listing the hazardous materials contained in ship’s structure and equipment, their location and approximate quantities;

2. Part II for operationally generated wastes (to be prepared prior to recycling);

3. Part III for stores (to be prepared prior to recycling).

Part I of the Inventory of new ships should be deve loped at design and construction stage and should identify the hazardous materials listed in Appendixes 1 and 2 to the Convention, their location and approximate quantities.

Existing ships shall comply with this requirement not later than five years after the entry into force of the Conven tion , or before going for recycling if this is earlier. The Hazardous Materials listed in Appendix 1, at least, shall be identified when the Inventory is developed. For existing ships a plan shall be prepared describing the visual/sampling check by which the Inventory of Hazardous Materials is developed, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.

Prior to recycling the Inventory shall, in addition to the properly maintained and updated Part I, incorporate Part II for operationally generated wastes, and Part III for stores and be verified either by the Administration or by any person or organization authorized by it (see the International Ready for Recycling Certificate).

The International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardou s Materials shall be issued either by the Administration or by any organization authorized by it after successful completion of an initial or renewal survey and it is to certify that Part I of the Inventory complies with the applicable requirements of the Convention:

1. Initial survey: Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials shall be verified either by the Administration or by any recognised organization by an initial survey before the ship is put in service (new ships) or before the International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials is issued (existing ships). After successful completion of the initial survey an International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials is issued by the flag State or by any organization authorized by it.

2. Renewal survey: both for new and existing ships, Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous materials shall be properly maintained

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and updated throughout the operational life of the ship, reflecting new installations containing Hazardous Materials listed in Appendix 2 and relevant changes in ship structure and equipment. A renewal survey at intervals specified by the Administration, but not exceeding five years shall verify that Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials is properly updated. After successful completion of the renewal survey an International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials is issued by the flag State or by any organization authorized by it.

International Ready for Recycling Certificate

When a ship reaches the end of its operating life, it has to comply with the following requirements before the beginning of the recycling process:

1. choose a Ship Recycling Facility that is:

- authorized in accordance with this Convention;

- fully authorized to undertake all the ship recycling activities which the Ship Recycling Plan specifies to be conducted by the identified Ship Recycling Facility;

2. conduct operations in the period prior to entering the Ship Recycling Facility in order to minimize the amount of cargo residues, remaining fuel oil, and wastes remaining on board;

3. in the case of a tanker, arrive at the Ship Recycling Facility with cargo tanks and pump room(s) in a condition that is ready for certification as Safe-for-entry, or Safe-for-hot work, or both;

4. provide to the Ship Recycling Facility all available information relating to the ship for the development of the Ship Recycling Plan;

5. complete the Inventory of Hazardous Materials by Adding Part II and Part III;

6. be certified as Ready for Recycling by the Flag Administration.

The International Ready for Recycling Certificate shall be issued either by the Administration (Flag Sate) or by any organization authorized by it, after successful completion of a final survey . The final survey shall verify that:

1. the Inventory of Hazardous Materials is in accordance with the requirements of the Convention i.e. the Inventory of Hazardous Materials, in addition to a properly maintained and updated Part I, incorporates Part II (operationally generated waste) and Part III (stores);

2. the Ship Recycling Plan properly reflects the information contained in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials and information concerning the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of Safe-for-entry and Safe-for-hot work conditions; and

3. the Ship Recycling Facility(ies) where the ship is to be recycled holds a valid authorization in accordance with this Convention.

The International Ready for Recycling Certificate shall be issued

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for a period specified by the Party that shall not exceed three months .

The above mentioned Ship Recycling Plan shall be developed by the Ship Recycling Facility prior to any recycling of a ship, taking into account guidelines to be developed by the Organization. The Ship Recycling Plan shall:

1. be developed taking into account information provided by the shipowner;

2. be developed in the language of the Ship Recycling Facility, and if the language used is neither English, French nor Spanish, the Ship Recycling Plan shall be translated into one of these languages, except where the Administration is satisfied that this is not necessary;

3. include information concerning inter alia, the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of Safe-for-entry and Safe-for-hot work conditions and how the type and amount of materials including those identified in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials will be managed;

4. be either explicitly or tacitly approved by the Competent Authority authorising the Ship Recycling Facility and made available for inspection by the Administration, or any nominated surveyors or organization recognized by it; and

6. where more than one Ship Recycling Facility is used, identify the Ship Recycling Facilities to be used and specify the recycling activities and the order in which they occur at each authorized Ship Recycling Facility.

Authorization of Ship Recycling Facilities

Ship Recycling Facilities which recycle ships to which the Convention applies, or ships treated similarly, shall be authorized by a Party taking into account the guidelines to be developed by IMO. The authorization shall be carried out by the Competent Authority(ies) of the recycling State and shall include:

1. verification of documentation required by this Convention; and

2. a site inspection.

The Competent Authority(ies) may however entrust the authorization of Ship Recycling Facilities to organizations recognized by it.

The authorization shall be valid for a period specified by the Party but not exceeding five years .

Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall:

1. establish management systems which do not pose health risks to the workers and which will prevent and minimize the adverse effects on the environment;

2. only accept ships that:

- comply with this Convention; or

- meet the requirements of this Convention (ships of non Party States shall be treated in a similar way respect to ships entitled to

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fly the flag of a Party);

3. only accept ships which they are authorized to recycle (the fact that a ship recycling facility has been authorized to act under the Convention doesn’t imply that it is able to manage all the hazardous materials contained in a certain ship); and

4. have the documentation of its authorization available if such documentation is requested by a shipowner that is considering recycling a ship at that Ship Recycling Facility.

Guidelines

The text of the Convention makes reference to numerous Guidelines providing technical guidance for the fulfilment of the Convention’s requirements. To date the following guidelines are available:

1. “2011 Guidelines for the development of the Ship Recycling Plan”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.196(62) on 15 July 2011;

2. “2011 Guidelines for the development of the inventory of hazardous materials”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.197(62) on 15 July 2011;

3. “2012 Guidelines for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.210(63) on 2 March 2012;

4. “2012 Guidelines for the authorization of ship recycling facilities” adopted by Resolution MEPC.211(63) on 2 March 202;

5. “2012 Guidelines for the survey and certification of ships under the Hong Kong Convention” adopted by Resolution MEPC.222(64) on 5 October 2012; and

6. “2012 Guidelines for the inspection of ships under the Hong Kong Convention”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.223(64).

SFV-P 1977 (TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS)

1993 Protocol to the Convention

D A Protocol to the 1977 Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels was adopted on 2 April 1993, at an International Conference on the Safety of Fishing Vessels held in Torremolinos, Spain.

The Protocol was needed because the original treaty has never entered into force and in the meantime has become outdated. The Protocol updates the Convention, takes into account recent technological evolution and eliminates the provisions incorporated in the present Convention which have made it difficult for States to bring it into force.

The Protocol applies to fishing vessels of 24 m in length and over, including those vessels that also process their catch: however, some chapters, or part of them, apply to lengths of 45 or 60 m and over (machinery and electrical installations, fire protection, life-saving

Fishing vessels L ≥ 24 m/ New and existing

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appliances and radiocommunications). Some requirements, like radiocommunications and safety of navigation apply both to New and existing vessels.

An important innovation is contained in Art. 3(5) which allows regional arrangements to be made to establish harmonised requirements for vessels which are 24 m in length and over but which are below the length of application of Chapters IV, V, VII and IX.

The Protocol will enter into force one year after being ratified by 15 States with at least an aggregate fleet of 14,000 vessels, which is approximately equivalent to 50 per cent of today's world fishing fleet of 24 m in length and over.

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