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Updated to October 2014

IMO Conventions, Codes and Amendments

Mandatory requirements entering into force between 2013 and 2025

Updated to October 2014

IMO CONVENTIONS, CODES AND AMENDMENTS

October 2014

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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.

Tasneef 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 October 2014 at MEPC 67 (e.g. amendments to SOLAS, MARPOL and other IMO conventions and codes) entering into force between 2013 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 2013.

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 requirementsapplicable 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 – MANDATORYREQUIREMENTS ENTERING INTOFORCE BETWEEN 2013 AND 2025

• PART 2 - MANDATORY REQUIREMENTSWITH ENTRY INTO FORCE DATEPENDING

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CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX (with respect to the application dates)

PART 1 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS ENTERING INTO FORCE BETWEEN 2013 AND 2025 ............................................................................................................................................. 20

2013 ............................................................................................................................................. 21

1 JANUARY 2013 ................................................................................................................................ 21SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 21

2010 Amendments (first set) 21IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES) ................................ 22

2011 Amendments 22LSA CODE (INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE) .................................................... 23

2011 Amendments 23MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 25

2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” 25Revised Annex V “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships” 262011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” 28

1 JULY 2013 ....................................................................................................................................... 33SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 33

2009 Amendments 332010 Amendments (first set) 34

2010 FTP CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES, 2010) ................................................................................................................. 35

Entry into force 35MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 35

2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” 35

1 AUGUST 2013 .................................................................................................................................. 38MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 38

Regional arrangements for port reception facilities under MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V 382012 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” 38

NOx TECHNICAL CODE ............................................................................................................. 382012 Amendments to the revised NOx Technical Code 38

2014 ............................................................................................................................................. 40

DATE OF FIRST IOPP RENEWAL SURVEY AFTER 2014 ANNIVERSARY DATE OF DELIVERY ............ 40BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS’ BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS) ......................................... 40

New convention not yet in force 401 JANUARY 2014 ................................................................................................................................ 42

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 422012 Amendments (first set) 42

2011 ESP CODE .......................................................................................................................... 43Entry into force 43

FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM) ....................................... 432012 Amendments (first set) 43

2000 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFT) .......... 442012 Amendments 44

IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS) .................................... 442012 Amendments 44

LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 .................................................................................................. 45

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2012 Amendments (first set) 45MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 45

Revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form” 452011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” 45

1 JUNE 2014 ....................................................................................................................................... 47IBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK) ....................................................... 47

2012 Amendments 471 JULY 2014 ....................................................................................................................................... 48

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 482009 Amendments 482011 Amendments 492012 Amendments (second set) 49

FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM) ....................................... 522012 Amendments (second set) 52

LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 .................................................................................................. 532012 Amendments (second set) 53

CODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPS .......................................................................... 54Entry into force 54

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1978 ............................................................................................................ 552012 Amendments 55

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988 ............................................................................................................ 562012 Amendments 56

1 OCTOBER 2014 ............................................................................................................................... 57MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 57

2013 Amendments to Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” 57

2015 ............................................................................................................................................. 58

1 JANUARY 2015 ................................................................................................................................ 58SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 58

2012 Amendments (second set) 582013 Amendments 58



IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES) ................................ 612013 Amendments 61

ISM CODE (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT) ........................................................ 622013 Amendments 62

CODE FOR RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS .......................................................................... 62Entry into force 62

LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 .................................................................................................. 632013 Amendments 63

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 63Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” 632011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” 642013 Amendments to Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” 642013 Amendments to Annex II “Regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk” 65

CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS) ............................... 652013 Amendments 65

1 JULY 2015 ....................................................................................................................................... 66SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 66

2009 Amendments 66MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 66

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1 SEPTEMBER 2015 ............................................................................................................................ 69MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 69


NOx TECHNICAL CODE ............................................................................................................. 712014 Amendments to the revised NOx Technical Code 71

2016 ............................................................................................................................................. 73

DATE OF FIRST IOPP RENEWAL SURVEY AFTER 2016 ANNIVERSARY DATE OF DELIVERY ............ 73BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS’ BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS) ......................................... 73

New convention not yet in force 731 JANUARY 2016 ................................................................................................................................ 75

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 752010 Amendments (first set) 752013 Amendments 762014 Amendments (first set) 76

2011 ESP CODE .......................................................................................................................... 802014 Amendments 80

FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM) ....................................... 822014 Amendments 82

IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS) .................................... 822014 Amendments 82

LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 .................................................................................................. 832014 Amendments 83

LSA CODE (INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE) .................................................... 832014 Amendments 83

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 842014 Amendments to the Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” 842014 Amendments to the Annex II “Regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk” 852014 Amendments to the revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form” 852014 Amendments to the Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” 852014 Amendments to the Annex V “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships” 852011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” 86

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

2014 Amendments 88STCW CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERES) ............................................................................. 89

2014 Amendments 89STCW CODE (CODE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS) ........................................................................................ 89

2014 Amendments 891 MARCH 2016 ................................................................................................................................... 90

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 902014 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” 902014 Amendments to the Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” 912014 Amendments to the Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in package form” 912014 Amendments to the Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” 92

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1 JULY 2016 ....................................................................................................................................... 93SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 93

2009 Amendments 932010 Amendments (first set) 93

IGC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK) .................................................................... 94

2014 Amendments 94

2017 ............................................................................................................................................. 97

1 JANUARY 2017 ................................................................................................................................ 97SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 97

2013 Amendments 971 JULY 2017 ....................................................................................................................................... 98

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 982009 Amendments 982010 Amendments (first set) 98

2018 ........................................................................................................................................... 100

1 JANUARY 2018 .............................................................................................................................. 100SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 100

2013 Amendments 100MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 100

2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” 100

1 JULY 2018 ..................................................................................................................................... 102SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 102

2009 Amendments 1022012 Amendments (second set) 102

2019 ........................................................................................................................................... 103

1 JULY 2019 ..................................................................................................................................... 103SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 103

2011 Amendments 1032012 Amendments (second set) 103

1 SEPTEMBER 2019 .......................................................................................................................... 104MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 104


2020 ........................................................................................................................................... 106

1 JANUARY 2020 .............................................................................................................................. 106MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 106

Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” 1062011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” 107

1 JULY 2020 ..................................................................................................................................... 108SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 108

2010 Amendments (first set) 108

2021 ........................................................................................................................................... 109

1 JANUARY 2021 .............................................................................................................................. 109MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 109

2014 Amendments to the Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” 109IBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK) ..................................................... 110

2014 Amendments 110

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JULY 2021 ........................................................................................................................................ 111IGC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK) .................................................................. 111

2014 Amendments 111

2025 ........................................................................................................................................... 112

1 JANUARY 2025 .............................................................................................................................. 112MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 112


PART 2 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS WITH ENTRY INTO FORCE DATE PENDING ... 113

BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS’ BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS) ....................................... 114

New convention 114CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS) ............................. 119

1993 Amendments 119HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 ..................................................................................... 119

New convention 119LOAD LINES CONVENTION 1966 ........................................................................................... 124

2013 Amendments 124SFV-P 1977 (TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS) ................................................................................................................... 125

1993 Protocol to the Convention 125

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX (with respect to the mandatory IMO Instruments)

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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 – Date of first IOPP renewal survey after 2014 anniversary date of delivery

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

73

New Convention – Date pending 114

C

CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS)

2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 65 1993 Amendments – Date pending 119

E

INTERNATIONAL CODE ON THE ENHANCED PROGRAMME OF INSPECTIONS DURING SURVEYS OF BULK CARRIERS AND OIL TANKERS, 2011 (2011 ESP CODE)

Entry into force – 1 January 2014 43 2014 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2016 80

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FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM)

2012 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2014 43 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2014 52 2014 Amendments – 1 January 2016 82

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

Entry into force – 1 July 2013 35

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

2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 59


2012 Amendments – 1 January 2014 44 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 60

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

New Convention – Date pending 119

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

2012 Amendments – 1 June 2014 47 2014 Amendments – 1 January 2016 88 2014 Amendments – 1 January 2021 110

IGC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK)

2014 Amendments – 1 July 2016 94 2014 Amendments – 1 July 2021 111

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IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS)


IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES)


ISM CODE (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT)


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LOAD LINES CONVENTION 1966

2013 Amendments – Date pending 124

LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988

2012 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2014 45 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2014 53 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 63 2014 Amendments – 1 January 2016 83

LSA CODE (INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE)


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MARPOL 73/78

2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” – 1 January 2013 25 Revised Annex V “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships” – 1 January 2013 26 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution 28

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from ships” – 1 January 2013 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 July 2013 35 Regional arrangements for port reception facilities under MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V – 1 August 2013 38 2012 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 August 2013 38 Revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form” – 1 January 2014 45 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 January 2014 45 2013 Amendments to the revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” – 1 October 2014 57 Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships “– 1 January 2015 63 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 January 2015 64 2013 Amendments to the revised Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” – 1 January 2015 64 2013 Amendments to Annex II “Regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk” – 1 January 2015 65 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 July 2015 66 2014 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” (first set) – 1 September 2015 69 2014 Amendments to Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” (first set) – 1 January 2016 84 2014 Amendments to Annex II “Regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk” 2014 Amendments to revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form” (first set) 2014 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” 2014 Amendments to the Annex V “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships” – 1 January 2016 85 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” – 1 January 2016 86 2014 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” (first set) – 1 January 2016 87 2014 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships “ (first set) – 1 March 2016 90 2014 Amendments to Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” (second set) – 1 March 2016 91 2014 Amendments to revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form” (second set) – 1 March 2016 91 2014 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” (second set) – 1 March 2016 92 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” – 1 January 2018 100 2014 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships “ (first set) – 1 September 2019 104 Revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships “– 1 January 2020 106 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” “– 1 January 2020 107

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2014 Amendments to Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” – 1 January 2021 109 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 January 2025 112

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NOx TECHNICAL CODE

2012 Amendments to the revised NOx Technical Code – 1 August 2013 38 2014 Amendments to the revised NOx Technical Code – 1 September 2015 71

CODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPS

Entry into force – 1 July 2014 54

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CODE FOR RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS

Entry into force – 1 January 2015 62

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

1993 Protocol to the Convention – Date pending 125

SOLAS 1974

2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2013 21 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2013 33 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 July 2013 34 2012 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2014 42 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2014 48 2011 Amendments – 1 July 2014 49 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2014 49 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 January 2015 58 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2015 58 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2015 66 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2016 75 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2016 76 2014 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2016 76

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2009 Amendments – 1 July 2016 93 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 July 2016 93 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2017 97 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2017 98 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 July 2017 98 2013 Amendments – 1 January 2018 100 2009 Amendments – 1 July 2018 102 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2018 102 2011 Amendments – 1 July 2019 103 2012 Amendments (second set) – 1 July 2019 103 2010 Amendments (first set) – 1 July 2020 108

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1978

2012 Amendments – 1 July 2014 55

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988

2012 Amendments – 1 July 2014 56

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


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


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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 2013 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15,

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2, 16, 17, 18

16, 18 16, 17, 18 2, 16, 17, 18

1, 16, 17, 18 16, 17, 18 16, 17, 18 16, 18 16, 18 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18,

19 2

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,

19

1 July 2013 23 21, 24,

25 21, 24, 21, 24, 25 21, 24, 25 22, 24, 25 24, 25 24, 25 24 24 23, 24 21 23, 24, 25

1 August 2013 26 26 26

1 January 2014 29, 34, 38, 40 31, 37, 39

31, 37, 39 31, 37, 39 31, 32, 33,

37, 39 30, 32, 33 30

28, 31, 35, 37, 39

28, 31, 35, 37, 39

36, 37,38, 39, 40

31, 37, 39 38, 40

1 June 2014 42

1 July 2014

45, 46, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 61,64, 65,

66, 67

44, 50, 58, 60

44, 50, 55, 58, 60

44, 50, 58, 60

44, 50, 58, 60

60, 63 60, 63 60 49, 62 49, 55, 62 64 44, 50, 58,

60 64

1 October 2014 68 68 68 1 January 2015 69, 71, 75, 76 74, 77 77, 78 74, 77 77 77 77 70 70 72, 73, 75, 76 74 75, 76, 77 1 July 2015 80, 81 80 80, 81 80, 81 80, 81 80, 81 80, 81 80 80 80 80, 81 1 September 2015 82, 85, 86 84 83, 84 83, 84 84 82, 84, 85, 86 82, 85, 86

1 January 2016 90, 94, 96, 97, 99, 100, 116,

119

102,105106, 115

102, 105, 106, 115

102, 115

102, 107, 108, 109, 110,111, 112, 115

88, 91, 93, 102, 103, 104, 107, 108, 110, 112, 113, 114, 117

91, 93, 102, 103, 104, 114, 121, 122, 123

91, 92, 93, 102, 103, 104, 114

95, 98, 101, 115 , 118

95, 98, 101, 115, 118,

115, 118, 119 99, 102,

115 119

1 March 2016 126, 128 127 125, 127 127 127 124, 125, 124,125, 127 125, 127 125, 126, 127,

128 127 126, 128

1 July 2016 130 130 131, 132 1 July 2017 135 135 1 January 2018 137 137 137 1 July 2018 139 1 July 2019 141, 142 1 September 2019 144 143, 144 143, 144 144 144

1 January 2020 145, 146 148 148 148 148 148 148 145, 146 145, 146,

148 1 July 2020 149 149 1 January 2021 1 January 2025 153 153 153 153 153 153 153 Date pending A, C, D B B B A, B, C A, C, D, E

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SHIP-TYPE INDEXExisting 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 2013 3, 5, 6, 7, 9,

10, 12, 14, 15, 19

2 2 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15,

19 2

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,

19 1 July 2013 23 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 23 20 23 1 August 2013 26 26 26 2014 27 27 27

1 January 2014 29, 38, 40, 41 31, 37,

39 31, 37,

39 31, 37, 39

31, 32, 33, 37, 39

30, 32, 33 30 31, 37, 39 31, 37, 39 36, 37, 38,

39, 40 31, 37, 39 38, 40, 41

1 June 2014 42

1 July 2014 45, 52, 54, 56,

57, 66, 67 43, 47,

48 43, 47,

48 43, 47, 48 43, 47, 48 43 43 43 44, 47, 48 44, 47, 48 43, 47, 48

1 October 2014 68 68 68

1 January 2015 71, 75, 76 74, 77 77 74, 77 77 77 77 70 70 72, 73, 75,

76 74 75, 76, 77

1 July 2015 79 79 79 1 September 2015 82, 85 82, 85 82, 85 2016 87 87 87

1 January 2016 89, 90, 120 106, 115 106, 115 115

107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112,

115

92, 103, 107, 108, 110, 112, 113,

117

92, 103, 121, 123

92, 103 115 115 115 , 120 115 120

1 March 2016 126, 128 127 127 127 127 127 127 126, 127,

128 127 126,128

1 July 2016 129 129 129 129 131 129 1 January 2017 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 1 July 2017 134 134 134 134 134 1 January 2018 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 137 137 137 136 1 July 2018 140 138 138 138 138 138 1 July 2019 141, 142

1 January 2020 145, 146, 147 148 148 148 148 148 148 145, 146 145, 146, 147, 148

1 January 2021 150 151 1 July 2021 152 1 January 2025 153 153 153 153 153 153 153 Date pending A, C, D B B B A, B, C A, C, D, E

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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 andoffloading facilities), FSUs (floating storage units), mobile offshore drilling units, stationaryvessels, nuclear passenger and cargo ships, fishing vessels, livestock carriers.

• Constructed: means keel laid.

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

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 2013 AND 2025

1 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3

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2013

1 January 2013

SOLAS 1974

2010 Amendments (first set)

The amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.291(87) on 21 May 2010, include, inter alia, the following:

1 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 January2013; or

- in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid orwhich are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July2013; 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.

Specific guidance on the application of the relevant requirements of the Performance standard for protective coatings for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers and alternative means of corrosion protection, is provided by the Unified interpretations approved and issued by MSC.1/Circ.1479, dated 19 May 2014, and MSC.1/Circ.1478, dated 19 May 2014, respectively.

The Administration may exempt crude oil tanker from this requirement in the following cases:

- to allow the use of novel prototype alternatives to the coatingsystem, for testing, provided they are subject to suitable controls,regular assessment and acknowledgement of the need for

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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 cargoesand cargo handling operations not causing corrosion. Suchexemption and conditions for which it is granted shall be recordedon an exemption certificate. Criteria for identifying the “benigncrude oil” (i.e. not corrosive) and the exemption procedure to befollowed 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:

2 - 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 Ccargo); Magnesium sulphate fertilizer (Group C cargo); and Woodproducts - 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 UN1395; aluminium ferrosilicon powder, uncoated, UN 1398;Ferrosilicon UN 1408; Ferrosilicon with 25% to 30% silicon, or90% 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 nitratebased 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; Monoammoniumphosphate (M.A.P); Phosphate rock (calcined); Potash;Potassium chloride; Potassium nitrate UN 1486; Rasorite(anhydrous); Sodium nitrate, UN 1498; Sodium nitrate andpotassium nitrate mixture UN 1499; Superphosphate; Urea;

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- addition in a discharge requirement prohibiting bunkering of fueloil and pumping of it in spaces adjacent to the cargo spaces,other than the engine-room, for the following cargoes: Ammoniumnitrate based fertilizer UN 2067; Ammonium nitrate basedfertilizer UN 2071; Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer (non-hazardous); and

- addition to the “Precautions” of a warning that the fixed gas fire-extinguishing installation will be ineffective on fires involving thefollowing cargoes and applying copious amounts of water may benecessary: Aluminium nitrate, UN 1438; Ammonium nitrate basedfertilizer 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 UN1486; Sodium nitrate, UN 1498; Sodium nitrate and potassiumnitrate 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:

3 1. the release mechanism shall only open with the boat fullywaterborne or, if not, by multiple, deliberate and sustained actionwhich shall include the removal or bypassing of safety interlocksdesigned to prevent premature or inadvertent release (para.4.4.7.6.2);

2. unless a release mechanism is of the load over centre type, whichis held fully closed by the weight of the lifeboat, the hookassembly shall be designed so that the moveable hookcomponent is kept fully closed by the hook locking parts capableof holding its safe working load under any operational conditionsuntil the hook locking part is deliberately caused to open bymeans of the operating mechanism. For designs utilizing the tailof the movable hook component and cam either directly orindirectly securing the tail of the movable hook component, thehook assembly shall continue to be closed and hold its safeworking load through rotation of the cam of up to 45 degrees ineither direction, or 45 degrees in one direction if restricted bydesign, 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)

4 3. the release mechanism shall be designed so that, when it is fullyreset in the closed position, the weight of the lifeboat does notcause any force to be transmitted to the operating mechanism

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(para. 4.4.7.6.4);

4. locking devices shall be designed so that they cannot turn to opendue to forces from the hook load (para. 4.4.7.6.5);

5. if a hydrostatic interlock is provided, it shall automatically resetupon lifting the boat from the water (para. 4.4.7.6.6);

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.

amendments apply to equipment installed on board ships constructed on or after 1 January 2013 or 1 July 2014 in case the Administration applies MSC.1/ Circ.1393)

5 6. all components of the hook unit, release handle unit, controlcables or mechanical operating links and the fixed structuralconnections in a lifeboat shall be of material corrosion resistant inthe marine environment without the need for coatings orgalvanizing (para. 4.4.7.6.9);

7. a hydrostatic interlock shall be designed for a factor of safety ofnot less than 6 times maximum operating force based on theultimate 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 notless than 2.5 times maximum operating force based on theultimate 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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MARPOL 73/78

2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV “Regulations 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 2014 Amendments to the Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” – 1 January 2016 ). Consistently with the introduction of such new requirement, Annex IV is amended as follows:

NA 1. Definition of “Special area” (Regulation 1.5bis): it is defined assea area where for recognized technical reasons in relation to itsoceanographical and ecological condition and to the particularcharacter of its traffic the adoption of special mandatory methodsfor the prevention of sea pollution by sewage is required. At themoment the only designated special area is the Baltic Sea asdefined in MARPOL Annex I.

2. New requirements for passenger ships (Regulations 9.2 and11.B): the discharge of sewage within a special area shall beprohibited for new and existing passenger ships: for newpassenger ships on or after 1 January 2016 and for existing oneson or after 1 January 2018, subject to the establishment by IMO ofthe date from which this requirement shall take effect, after thereceipt of sufficient coastal Parties notifications in relation to thefacilities for the reception of sewage in the special area. Until thisdate, ships while navigating in such special area shall comply withthe 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 (Regulation12bis): each party, the coastline of which borders a special area,undertakes to ensure that:

− facilities for the reception of sewage are provided in portsand terminals which are in a special area and which are usedby 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.

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6 4. Modifications to the Form of the International Sewage PollutionPrevention Certificate: distinction between passenger ship andother ship is introduced and in paragraph 1.1 reference is alsomade to the sewage treatment plant certified by theAdministration in accordance with the “2012 guidelines onimplementation of effluent standards and performance standardsand performance test”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.227(64).

All ships/ New and existing

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:

7 1. Prohibition of discharge into the sea of all garbage, all plastics(e.g. synthetic ropes, synthetic fishing nets, plastic garbage bagsand incinerator ashes from plastic products) and cooking oil withthe following exceptions:

− outside special areas the following garbage may bedischarge into the sea while the ship is en route and as far aspracticable from the nearest land, but in any case not lessthan:

� 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 adequatereception facilities either at the receiving terminal orat the next port of call, based upon the informationreceived from the relevant port authorities;

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from the coast;

o before washing, solid bulk cargo residues areremoved (and bagged for discharge ashore) as faras practicable and holds are swept;

o filters are used in the bilge wells to collect anyremaining solid particles, minimizing solid residuedischarge;

o the discharge is recorded in the Garbage RecordBook and the flag State is notified.

8 � 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

9 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 toreception facilities within special areas. Each Party, the coastlineof which borders a special area, undertakes to ensure that, assoon as possible, in all ports and terminals within the specialarea, adequate reception facilities are provided. All takenmeasures shall by notified to IMO by the Parties and, upon receipt

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sufficient notifications, IMO shall establish a date from which the garbage discharge requirements in respect of the area in question take effect.

areas

10 Until the date so established, ships that are navigating in such special area shall comply with the garbage discharge requirements outside special areas.

All ships navigating in special areas before the date of established by IMO/ New and existing

11 3. Requirements for fixed or floating platforms to display placardswhich notify the crew and passengers of the dischargerequirements. Every ship of 12 m or more in length overall wasalready required to display the placards.

FPSO and FSU/ New and existing

12 4. Requirements to carry a garbage management plan for everyship of 100 GT and above, every ship which is certified to carry 15or more persons, and fixed or floating platforms. The plan wasalready requested for ships of 400 GT and above, and for theones certified to carry 15 persons or more. The 2012 guidelinesfor the development of garbage management plans were adoptedby Resolution MEPC.220(63).

All ships ≥ 100 GT, ships carrying ≥ 15 persons, FPSO and FSU/ New and existing

13 5. Requirement for reporting to the flag State the accidental loss ordischarge for environmental or safety reasons of fishing gearwhich poses a significant threat to the marine environment ornavigation. Such report shall be done also to the coastal Statewhere the loss or discharge occurs.

Fishing vessels/ New and existing

14 6. Modifications to the Form of Garbage Record Book. Theamendments reflect the revision of the Annex, such as theupdating of the garbage categories (i.e. from A to I includingplastics, food wastes, domestic wastes, cooking oil, incineratorashes, operational wastes, cargo residues, animal carcass(es),fishing gear) and the distinction in the record of garbagedischarges between the discharge to the sea and the onereception facility.

All ships ≥ 400 GT, FPSO and FSU/ New and existing

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

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 UnitedStates Caribbean Sea area, whose coordinates are provided inAppendix VII of the Annex VI, as Emission Control Area fornitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulatematter.

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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 prevention 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:

− until 1 August 2012, for ships operating in North American area; 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 notoriginally designed for continued operation on marine distillatefuel or natural gas, built on or before 1 August 2011, fromcomplying with the limits of the sulphur content of fuel oil set inRegulation 14 within both the North American and United StatesCaribbean Sea ECAs until 1 January 2020 (new Regulation14.4.4).

Resolution MEPC.203(62), adopted on 15 July 2011, introduces new requirements on energy efficiency for ships, as follows:

15 1. Regulation 6 “Issue or endorsement of Certificates”: anInternational Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC) shall be issuedto any ship of 400 GT and above before that ship may engage invoyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction ofother Parties of MARPOL Annex VI. The Certificate shall beissued or endorsed either by the Administration or anyorganization duly authorized by it.

According to MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2, platforms, including FPSOsand FSUs, drilling rigs, regardless of their propulsion, and anyother ship without means of propulsion, are not required to beissued with an IECC.

2. Regulation 8 “Form of Certificate”: the International EnergyEfficiency Certificate shall be drawn up in a form corresponding tothe model given in Appendix VIII of the Annex.

3. Regulation 9 “Duration and validity of Certificate”: the InternationalEnergy Efficiency Certificate shall be valid throughout the life ofthe ship unless:

− the ship is withdrawn from service or a new certificate isissued following major conversion of the ship; or

− a transfer of flag occurred.

All ships ≥ 400GT/ New and existing

16 4. Regulation 20 “Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (AttainedEEDI)”: the attained EEDI shall be calculated for bulk carriers;gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships;refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined inMEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2); combination carriers; passenger ships;ro-ro cargo ships (vehicle carrier); ro-ro cargo ships; ro-ropassenger ships, of 400 GT and above, not having diesel-electric,

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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

− 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 majorconversion, that is so extensive that the ship is regarded bythe Administration as a newly constructed ship (for thedefinition of “major conversion” reference should be made toMEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2).

The attained EEDI shall be calculated taking into account the 2014 guidelines adopted by resolution MEPC.245(66); 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. 2014 Guidelines on survey and certification of the EEDI were adopted by Resolution MEPC.254(67), dated 17 October 2014.

hybrid propulsion systems/ Contracted on or after 1 January 2013

17 5. Regulation 21 “Required EEDI”: for bulk carriers; gas carriers;tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargocarriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2); and combinationcarriers 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 majorconversion, that is so extensive that the ship is regarded bythe Administration as a newly constructed ship (for thedefinition of “major conversion” reference should be made toMEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2)

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the attained EEDI shall be as follows:

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 2014 guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.245(66).

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/Rev.2, 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), as amended by Resolution MEPC.255(67).

18 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

19 6. Regulation 22 “Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan(SEEMP): each ship of 400 GT and above shall keep onboard aship 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 2012guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.213(63).

For existing ships, the SEEMP is required to be on board not laterthan the first intermediate or renewal survey of the IAPPCertificate, whichever is the first, on or after 1 January 2013(reference should be made to MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2).

Moreover, MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2, clarifies that platforms,including FPSOs and FSUs, drilling drigs, regardless of theirpropulsion, and any other ship without means of propulsion, arenot required to keep a SEEMP on board.

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1 July 2013

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, require:

20 1. The following ships to be fitted with a bridge navigational watchalarm system (BNWAS), complying with standards not inferior tothose adopted by Resolution MSC.128(75), and being inoperation whenever the ship is underway at sea:

− cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards but less than3,000 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011 butafter 1 July 2002 (for cargo ships of same tonnage,constructed before 1 July 2002 see 2013 Amendments– 1January 2017 ), not later than the first survey after 1 July2013; 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.

Guidance on the BNWAS auto function is provided by MSC.1/Circ.1474, dated 23 May 2014.

Cargo ships ≥500 GT but less than 3000 GT/ Constructed before 1 July 2011 but after 1 July 2002

21 2. The following ships engaged on international voyages to be fittedwith an Electronic Chart Display and Information System(ECDIS):

− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 10000 gross tonnage andupwards 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;

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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;

− 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.


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.291(87) on 21 May, include, inter alia, the following:

22 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

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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 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

23 The 2010 FTP Code, adopted by Resolution MSC.307(88), 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.


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The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.203(62), introduce new requirements on energy efficiency for ships (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships”– 1 January 2013 ), which, inter alia, foresee the following:

24 1. Regulation 20 “Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index(Attained EEDI)”: the attained EEDI shall be calculated for bulkcarriers; gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargoships; refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined inMEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2); combination carriers; passengerships; ro-ro cargo ships (vehicle carrier); ro-ro cargo ships; ro-ropassenger 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


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The attained EEDI shall be calculated taking into account the 2014 guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.245(66); 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”.



25 2. Regulation 21 “Required EEDI”: for bulk carriers; gas carriers;tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargocarriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2); andcombination 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 majorconversion, that is so extensive that the ship is regarded bythe Administration as a newly constructed ship (for thedefinition of “major conversion” reference should be made toMEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2)




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

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2013 but before 1 January 2015, 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 MEPC.232(65), as amended by Resolution MEPC.255(67).

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1 August 2013

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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:

26 1. Existing paragraph 2.2.4 is replaced by a new one allowingengines not pre-certified on a test-bed to be tested onboard. Insuch cases, the engine manufacturer, shipowner or shipbuildershall 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 EIAPPcertification, 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 fittedunless, due to technical and practical reasons, the combinedtesting is not appropriate.

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2014

Date of first IOPP renewal survey after 2014 anniversary date of delivery


New convention not yet in force

27 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 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:

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 ships, constructed before 2009 with a ballast water capacity between 1,500 and 5,000 m3, inclusive, to comply with D1 standard (i.e. ballast water exchange) from the date of entry into force of the Convention until the first renewal survey after:

− the 2014 anniversary date of delivery of the ship; or

− the entry into force of the Convention, if occurs later;

after which they shall comply with the D-2 standard (i.e. ballast water treatment system).

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Resolution A.1088(28), adopted on 4 December 2013, describes the above-mentioned implementation schedule and clarifies that the first renewal survey is the one associated with the International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate.

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1 January 2014

SOLAS 1974


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.325(90) on 24 May 2012, introduce the following:

28 1. modifications to Regulation II-1/8-1 “System capabilities andoperational information after a flooding casualty on passengerships”, requiring passenger ships to which safe return to portprovisions apply (i.e. 120 m or more or having 3 or more mainvertical zones) constructed on or after 1 January 2014 to have onboard a stability computer or shore-based support, in order toprovide the master operational information for safe return to portafter a flooding casualty, in accordance with guidelines issued byMSC.1/Circ.1400, dated 27 May 2011;

Passenger ships of L ≥120 m or having MVZ≥3/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2014

29 2. modifications to Regulation III/20.11 “Periodic servicing oflaunching appliances and on-load release gear”, specifying thatthe operational testing of free-fall lifeboat release systems shallbe performed either by free-fall launch with only the operatingcrew on board or, alternatively, by a simulated launching carriedout based on guidelines set in MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1. In orderto early implement these modifications, all interested partieshave been encouraged by MSC.1/Circ.1411, dated 29 June2012, to apply these modifications at the earliest opportunity;

3. modifications to Regulation V/14 “Ships’ manning”, requiringAdministration for every ship to which SOLAS Chapter I applies,to establish appropriate minimum safe manning following atransparent procedure taking into account the guidance adoptedby Resolution A.1047(27), dated 30 November 2011;


30 4. new Regulation VI/5-2 “Prohibition of the blending of bulk liquidcargoes 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 ofship'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);

Tankers/ New and existing

31 5. modifications to Regulation VII/4 “Documents”, requiringtransport information relating to the carriage of dangerous goodsin packaged form and the container/vehicle packing certificate tobe in compliance with the relevant provisions of the IMDG Code;


32 6. modifications to Regulation XI-1/2 “Enhanced surveys”, replacingreference 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 2014 ).

oil tankers/ New and existing

2011 ESP CODE

Entry into force

33 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:

34 1. Chapter 6 “Fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems”, revising theentire chapter in order to specify the performance standards andinstallation requirements for fixed high- and low-expansion foamfire-extinguishing systems. In relation to the fixed high-expansionfoam systems, specific requirements are given for the following:

− inside air foam systems (i.e. system with foam generatorslocated 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

− systems using outside air with generators installed inside the

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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.

35 2. Chapter 8 “Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarmsystems”, allowing the use of dry pipe system or a pre-actionsystem for the protection of control stations where water maydamage essential equipment, on passenger ships carrying morethan 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”

36 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:

37 − 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;

− revision of the carriage requirements for dangerous goods packed in limited and expected quantities including a new expected quantities mark; and

All ships carrying dangerous goods/ New and existing

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− 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:

38 The Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, whose coordinates are in Regulation 47, is shifted off the southern tip of Africa further southward by 50 miles.


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Revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of 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”.

39 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 “Regulations 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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40 1. Ships operating in the United States Caribbean Sea EmissionControl Area are exempted from the requirements for SOxemission limits set in Regulation 14 until 1 January 2014 (i.e.during the first twelve months immediately following entry intoforce the ECA).

All ships operating in US Caribbean ECA/ New and existing

41 2. Ships powered by propulsion boilers that were not originallydesigned for continued operation on marine distillate fuel ornatural gas, built on or before 1 August 2011, are exemptedfrom the limits of the sulphur content of fuel oil set in Regulation14 within the United States Caribbean Sea Emission ControlArea until 1 January 2020.

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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.

42 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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2009 Amendments


43 1. Cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011 but after 1 July2002, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2014 , to be fittedwith a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS), whichshall comply with standards not inferior to those adopted byResolution MSC.128(75), and be in operation whenever the shipis underway at.

(For cargo ships of same tonnage constructed before 1 July 2002see 2013 Amendments– 1 January 2018 )).

The first survey is to be interpreted as specified inMSC.1/Circ.1290. Bridge navigational watch alarm systemsinstalled prior to 1 July 2011 may subsequently be exempted fromfull compliance with such standards at the discretion of theAdministration.

Guidance on the BNWAS auto function is provided byMSC.1/Circ.1474, dated 23 May 2014.

Cargo ships ≥150 GT but less than 500 GT/ Constructed before 1 July 2011 but after 1 July 2002

44 2. The following ships engaged on international voyages to be fittedwith an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS):

− cargo ships, other than tankers, of 3000 gross tonnage andupwards but less than 10000 gross tonnage constructed onor 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 ≥ 3000 GT but less than 10000 GT/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014

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Existing 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.

2011 Amendments

The amendments to Regulation III/1, adopted by Resolution MSC.317(89) on 20 May 2011, require:

45 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.


2012 Amendments (second set)

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) on 30 November 2012, introduce the following:

46 1. New Regulation II-1/3-12 “Protection against noise”, requiringships of 1,600 gross tonnage and above:

− for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July2014; 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

47 2. Modifications to Regulation II-2/1 “Application”, exempting thefollowing ships, with cargo spaces intended for carriage ofpackaged dangerous goods, from the application of the specialrequirements for the carriage of dangerous goods given inRegulation II-2/19.3 not later than the first renewal survey on orafter 1 January 2011, adopted by Resolution MSC.269(85):

− cargo ships of 500 GT and upwards and passenger shipsconstructed 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

48 − 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

49 3. Modifications to Regulation II-2/9 “Containment of fire”, revisingrequirements of fire integrity of bulkheads and decks separatingadjacent spaces as follows:

− bulkheads separating special category and ro-ro spaces (column 11) from corridors, stairways or others special category and ro-ro spaces, the existing standards are replaced by A-30 (Table 9.3);

− decks between special category and ro-ro spaces and corridors, stairways or others special category spaces, the existing standards are replaced by A-30 (Table 9.4); and

− decks with special category and ro-ro spaces as space above and control stations as space below or with machinery spaces as space above and special category and ro-ro spaces as space below, the existing standards are replaced by A-60 (Table 9.4).

Passenger ships carrying ≤36 passengers/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014

50 − bulkheads separating ro-ro and vehicle spaces from other ro-ro and vehicle spaces, the existing standard is replace by A-30 (Table 9.5);

− decks separating ro-ro and vehicle spaces from open decks, and decks between ro-ro and vehicle spaces, the existing standards are replaced by A-0 (Table 9.6).

Cargo ships except tankers/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014

51 4. Modifications to Regulation II-2/10 “Firefighting”, requiring thefollowing:

− fixed local application fire-extinguishing system shall protectfire hazard portions of all internal combustion machinery, andnot only the ones used for the ship’s main propulsion andpower generation, as required for ships constructed before 1July 2014;

Passenger ships ≥500GT and cargo ships ≥2000GT/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014

52 − 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


53 − 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

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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.

July 2014

54 5. Modifications to Regulation II-2/15 “Instructions, onboard trainingand drills”, requiring onboard means of recharging breathingapparatus cylinders used during drills to be provided or a suitablenumber of spare cylinders to be carried on board to replace thoseused.


55 6. Modifications to Regulation II-2/20 “Protection of vehicle, specialcategory and ro-ro spaces”, revising the requirements for fixedfire-extinguishing systems.

Ro-ro ships/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014

56 7. New Regulation III/17-1 “Recovery of persons from the water”,requiring all ships to have ship-specific plans and procedures forrecovery of persons from the water. Such plans and proceduresshall identify the equipment intended to be used for recoverypurposes and measures to be taken to minimize the risk toshipboard personnel involved in recovery operations.

The plans and procedures are to be developed taking intoaccount the guidelines circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1447, dated 14December 2012.

Ships constructed before 1 July 2014 shall comply with this newrequirement by the first periodical or renewal safety equipmentsurvey of the ship to be carried out after 1 July 2014, whichevercomes first.

Moreover, considering that, in an emergency situation, shipsresponding to a distress call involving recovery of persons fromthe water may be those to which SOLAS Chapter III does notapply, Administrations are invited, by Resolution MSC.346(91), todetermine to what extent this new requirement may be applicableto non-SOLAS ships, such as cargo ships of less than 500 GT,cargo ships of 500 GT and above, not engaged on internationalvoyages; passenger ships not engaged on international voyages;fishing vessels and others.

8. Modifications to the Forms of Certificates, introducing thefollowing:

− changing of the title of Form P “Record of Equipment forPassenger Ship Safety”; Form E “Record of Equipment forCargo Ship Safety”; and Form R “Record of Equipment forCargo Ship Safety Radio” and updating of all references inthe 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:

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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

− where a ship is subjected to modification or conversion which involves an additional survey, the certificate (and its supplement, if any) is reissued.



The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.339(91) on 30 November 2012, introduce modifications to the following chapters:

57 1. Chapter 3 “Personnel protection”, requiring self-containedcompressed air breathing apparatus to be fitted with an audiblealarm and a visual or other device which will alert the userbefore the volume of the air in the cylinder has been reducedto no less than 200 l (para. 2.1.2.2). According to thecorresponding 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 ), thecompressed air breathing apparatus shall comply with thisrequirement by 1 July 2019.


58 2. Chapter 5 “Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems”, revising, interalia, the design criteria for carbon dioxide systems for vehicleand ro-ro spaces; container, and general cargo spaces andsolid bulk cargo spaces.

Cargo ships/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014

59 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, accordingto 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 alarmsystems”, introducing the definition of “nominal area” to betaken as the gross horizontal projection of the area to becovered.

5. Chapter 9 “Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems”,specifying the following:

− the arrangements of the changeover switch (para.s 2.2.1and 2.2.2);

− the technical requirements (i.e. location, rating of the battery charge unit) for accumulator batteries when fitted to supply

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emergency source of power (para. 2.2.5);

60 − 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

61 − 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:

− electric heating of the diesel engine cooling water orlubricating oil system to be fitted to the satisfaction of the Administration, when it cannot be assured that diesel-driven 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.


62 − Chapter 13 “Arrangement of means of escape”, excluding the intermediate landings from the size requirements set in para. 2.2.4 “landings”.

Passenger ships/ Constructed on or after 1 July 2014

63 7. Chapter 14 “Fixed deck foam systems”, revising thecomponents and installation requirements for such systems inrelation 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:

64 1. the following principles are to be applied when calculating thevertical centre of gravity (Reg. 27(11)):

− 50% of the ship’s total capacity of tanks and spaces fitted tocontain each type of consumables and stores (subpara. b(iv));


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− 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 bedemonstrated in service loading conditions using a stabilityinstrument, stability software or other approved method (Reg.27(13)g).

CODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPS

Entry into force

65 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

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carried on board and accessible for the crew.

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:

66 1. in the Form of the Safety Construction Certificate for cargoships:

− “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);

− 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.


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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:

67 1. deletion of Forms P, E and R, maintaining only the ones in 1974SOLAS, so that in future the amendments will be introduced onlyin one Form;

2. updating of all references in the Certificates due to the changesmade to the titles of Forms P, E and R; and

3. deletion of Form C from the appendix of the 1988 SOLASProtocol due to the insertion of it in the appendix of the 1974SOLAS Convention with the title “Record of Equipment forCargo Ship Safety”.


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1 October 2014

MARPOL 73/78

2013 Amendments to Annex I “Regulations for the prevention 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:

68 − 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

1 January 2015

SOLAS 1974


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:

69 − 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:

70 1. Regulation III/19 “Emergency training and drills”, requiring:

− musters of newly-embarked passengers to take place prior toor 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);

Passenger ships/ New and existing

71 − 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 shipbornenavigational systems and equipment”, clarifying the applicationof the bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) toships 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 toin Regulation I/6, in accordance with the provision of SOLASConvention and the Code for Recognized Organization, adoptedby Resolution MSC.349(92) (see Entry into force – 1 January2015).

Related 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:

72 1. Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescueresponsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space entry andrescue drill, to be held on board the craft, at least once every twomonths (para. 18.5.4);

2. the date when musters are held, details of enclosed space entryand rescue drills, shall be recorded in such logbook as may beprescribed by the Administration (para. 18.5.8.1);

3. enclosed space entry and rescue drills should be planned andconducted 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.

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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 onboardprocedures for safe entry into such spaces which should takeinto account, as appropriate, recommendations adopted byResolution 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:

73 1. Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescueresponsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space entry andrescue drill, to be held on board the craft, at least once everytwo months (para. 18.5.4);

2. the date when musters are held, details of enclosed space entryand rescue drills, shall be recorded in such logbook as may beprescribed by the Administration (para. 18.5.8.1);

3. enclosed space entry and rescue drills should be planned andconducted 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 requiredfor 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 onboardprocedures for safe entry into such spaces which should takeinto account, as appropriate, recommendations adopted byResolution 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:

74 1. reference to the guidelines for the submission of information andcompletion of the format for the properties of cargoes not listedin the Code and their conditions of carriage, approved andcirculated by MSC.1/Circ.1453, dated 9 July 2013;

2. safety measures to be taken when a fumigant is used (Section3.6);

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 beapproved and their implementation checked by the competentauthority of the port of loading, taking into account the guidelinesapproved and circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1454, dated 9 July 2013(Sections 4 and 8);

4. amendments to individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes inAppendix 1, such as:

− Ammonium nitrate UN 1942, requiring not to be loaded incargo 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 byproducts, processed; Clinker ahs, wet; Coal tar pitch; Coarseiron and steel slag and its mixture; Crushed carbon anodes;Grain screening pellets; Granulated nickel matte; Gypsumgranulated; Ilmenite; Nickel ore; Sand, heavy mineral; Siliconslag; Solidified fuels recycled from paper and plastics; andWood torrefied.

The amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2015 but may be applied by the SOLAS Contracting Governments in whole or in part

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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.

ISM CODE (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT)

2013 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.353(92) on 21 June 2013, requiring the following:

75 1. the Company to ensure that the ship is appropriately manned inorder to encompass all aspects of maintaining safe operationson 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 undertakingdelegated ISM-related tasks are acting in conformity with theCompany'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 andAnnex II Regulation 8 and serve as the international standard andconsolidated instrument containing minimum criteria against whichorganizations are assessed towards recognition and authorizationand 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).


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, 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.

76 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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77 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/Rev.2); 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/Rev.2:

− 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 prevention 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 control 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).



2013 Amendments

The amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.355(92) on 21 June 2013 include, inter alia:

78 1. new Safety Approval Plate, specifying the maximum operatinggross mass; the allowable stacking load for 1.8g; and transverseracking test force (Ch.1, Reg. 1.2(a));

2. the Safety Approval Plate model, contained in the Appendix ofthe Convention, is modified to reflect the amendments introducein Ch.1, Reg.1 and specify the marking on one door off stackingstrength to be displayed if the container is approved for one dooroff operation.

A container, the construction of which was completed prior to 1July 2014, may retain the Safety Approval Plate as permitted bythe Convention prior to that date as long as structuralmodifications 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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1 July 2015

SOLAS 1974

2009 Amendments


79 The following ships engaged on international voyages to be fitted with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS):





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.

Tankers ≥ 3000 GT/ Constructed before 1 July 2012

MARPOL 73/78



80 1. Regulation 20 “Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (AttainedEEDI)”: the attained EEDI shall be calculated for bulk carriers;gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships;refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined inMEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2); combination carriers; passenger ships;ro-ro cargo ships (vehicle carrier); ro-ro cargo ships; ro-ropassenger ships, of 400 GT and above, not having diesel-

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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 ;



The attained EEDI shall be calculated taking into account the 2014 guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.245(66); 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”.



propulsion systems/ Delivered on or after 1 July 2015

81 2. Regulation 21 “Required EEDI”: for bulk carriers; gas carriers;tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargocarriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2); and combinationcarriers which are:




− the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2015 ;

b. new ships which have undergone a major conversion for thedefinition of “major conversion” reference should be made toMEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2); and

c. new or existing ships which have undergone a majorconversion, that is so extensive that the ship is regarded bythe Administration as a newly constructed ship

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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), as amended by Resolution MEPC.255(67).

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1 September 2015

MARPOL 73/78

2014 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” (first set)

The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.251(66) on 4 April 2014 introduce, inter alia, the following modifications to

1. make the energy efficiency requirements also applicable to LNG carriers, cruise passengerships having non-conventional propulsion, ro-ro cargo and passenger ships; and

2. postpone the date of Tier III for ships constructed on or after the date of adoption of anynew NOx Emission Control Areas (ECA) (the dates for the two already adopted Caribbeanand North American ECAs will remain as 1 January 2016):

NA 1. Regulation 2 “Definitions”, amending the definition of “gascarrier” and including those related to “LNG carrier”, “cruisepassenger ship”, “conventional” and “non-conventionalpropulsion”, “cargo ship having ice-breaking capability”, “shipsdelivered on or after 1 September 2019”.

82 2. Regulation 5 “Surveys”, clarifying that para. 4.2 is applicable tonew ships only (i.e. ships contracted for construction on or after1 January 2013) to which EEDI requirements apply. In fact,para. 4.2 requires that the ship shall be subject to a general orpartial survey after a major conversion to ensure that theattained EEDI is recalculated as necessary and meets therequirement of Regulation 21.

All ships/ Contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2013

NA 3. Regulation 13 “Nitrogen oxides (NOx)”, requiring:

− ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016 and operatingin the North American ECA or the US Caribbean Sea ECA; and

− ships operating in an ECA designated for Tier III NOx and constructed on or after the date of adoption of such ECA, or a later date as may be specified in the amendment designating the NOx Tier III ECA, whichever is later

to be fitted with a marine diesel engine whose emission of NOx is within the limits:

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

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

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

Such requirement does not apply to:

− Marine diesel engine installed on a ship with a length less than 24 meters when it is used solely for recreational

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purposes (para. 5.2.1); or

− 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 of the ship(para. 5.2.2); or

− marine diesel engine installed on a ship constructed prior to 1 January 2021 of less than 500 GT with a length of 24 meters or more when it has been specifically designated, and is used solely, for recreational purposes (para. 5.2.3).

NA 4. Regulation 19 “Application”, clarifying that:

− Energy efficiency regulations do not apply to ships notpropelled by mechanicals means, and platforms including FPSOs and FSUs and drilling rigs, regardless of their propulsion;

− Regulations 20 “Attained EEDI” and 21 “Required EEDI” shall not apply to:

� ships which have non-conventional propulsion (i.e. a method of propulsion, other than conventional, including diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion, and hybrid propulsion systems) except for cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion and LNG carriers irrespective of their propulsion, delivered on or after 1 September 2019; and

� cargo ships having ice-breaking capability (i.e. a cargo ship which is designated to break level ice independently with a speed of at least 2 knots when the level ice thickness is 1 m or more having ice bending strength of at least 500 kPa);

83 5. Regulation 20 “Attained EEDI”, extending to LNG carriers andcruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion –delivered on or after 1 September 2019 (i.e. ships for which thebuilding contract is placed on or after 1 September 2015 ; or inthe absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid, orwhich is at a similar stage of construction, on or after 1 March2016; or the delivery of which is on or after 1 September 2019)the requirement to calculate the attained EEDI - which shall beaccompanied by the EEDI Technical File, and verified either bythe Administration or any recognized organization dulyauthorized by it. 2014 Guidelines on survey and certification ofthe EEDI were adopted by Resolution MEPC.254(67), dated 17October 2014.

Cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion and LNG carriers ≥ 400 GT / Contracted for construction on or after 1 September 2015

84 6. Regulation 21 “Required EEDI”, extending to ro-ro cargo ships(vehicle carriers), ro-ro cargo ships, ro-ro passenger ships, LNGcarriers and cruise passenger ships having non-conventionalpropulsion, the requirement to have:

Attained EEDI ≤ Required EEDI = (1-X/100)x reference linevalue,

where X is the reduction factor specified in the rows added to

Ro-ro cargo ships, ro-ro passenger ships, LNG carriers and cruise passenger ships having non-

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Table 1, attached here below:


conventional propulsion ≥ 400 GT / Contracted for construction on or after 1 September 2015

85 7. Form of IAPP Certificate, amending the note under item 1.4 toadd reference to the newly adopted regulation 13.5.2.3


NOx TECHNICAL CODE

2014 Amendments to the revised NOx Technical Code

The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.251(66) on 4 April 2014 introduce, inter alia, the following modifications to include the test of gas fuel:

NA 1. Chapter 1 “General”, modifying the definition of the engineintended to be operated normally in the gas mode to read “withthe gas fuel as the main fuel and with liquid fuel as pilot orbalance fuel”.

86 2. Chapter 5 “Procedures for NOx emission measurements on atest bed”, adding new requirement for dual fuel, in relation to:

− the test of fuel oils (new para.s 5.3.4, 5.3.5 and 5.3.6); and

− the intake air used in the calculation of the gaseousemissions (para. 5.12.3.1); and

− the coefficient ugas and fuel-specific parameters for raw exhaust gas.

3. Chapter 6 “Procedures for demonstrating compliance with NOx

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emission limits on board”, including dual fuel operation and the “Gas fuel temperature before the engine” among the engine parameters to be measured and recorded;

4. Appendix VI “Calculation of exhaust gas mass flow”, providingthe necessary parameters (qmf, wALF, wBET, wDEL, wEPS, ffd), formode operation of dual-fuel engine calculations.

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2016

Date of first IOPP renewal survey after 2016 anniversary date of delivery


New convention not yet in force

87 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 the following ships:

− ships, constructed before 2009, with a ballast water capacity of less than 1,500 cubic meters and more than 5,000 cubic meters; and

− ships, with a ballast water capacity of 5,000 cubic meters and more, constructed on or after 2009 but before 2012,

All ships with a ballast water capacity ≤ 1.500 and ≥ 5.000 m3/ Constructed before 1 January 2009

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to comply with D1 standard (i.e. ballast water exchange) from the date of entry into force of the Convention until the first renewal survey after:

− the 2016 anniversary date of delivery of the ship; or

− the entry into force of the Convention, if occurs later;

after which they shall comply with the D-2 standard (i.e. ballast water treatment system).

Resolution A.1088(28), adopted on 4 December 2013, describes the above-mentioned implementation schedule and clarifies that the first renewal survey is the one associated with the International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate.

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1 January 2016

SOLAS 1974


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.291(87) on 21 May 2010, include, inter alia, the following:

88 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):

1. for which the building contract is placed on or after 1January 2013; or

2. in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which arelaid or which are at a similar stage of construction on orafter 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 thecoating system, for testing, provided they are subject tosuitable controls, regular assessment andacknowledgement of the need for immediate remedialaction if the system fails or is shown to be failing. Suchexemption shall be recorded on an exemption certificate; or

2. if a crude oil tanker ship is built to be engaged solely in thecarriage of cargoes and cargo handling operations notcausing corrosion. Such exemption and conditions for which

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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 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:

89 − 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.


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The amendments adopted by Resolutions MSC.365(93) and MSC.366(93) on 22 May 2014 introduce, respectively:

− modifications to Chapters II-1 and II-2;

− new Chapter XIII “Verification of compliance”, making the III Code mandatory.

The modifications include, inter alia, the following:

90 1. Regulation II-1/29 “Steering gear”, describing the alternativemethods for testing the main and auxiliary steering gear duringsea trials in cases where it is impracticable to test the ship at thefull load condition (the ship at its deepest seagoing draught and


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running ahead at the speed corresponding to the number of maximum continuous revolutions of the main engine and maximum design pitch).

NA 2. Regulation II-2/3, including three new definitions:

− “Fire damper” (i.e. device installed in a ventilation duct, whichunder normal conditions remains open allowing flow in the duct, and is closed during a fire, preventing the flow in the duct to restrict the passage of fire);

− “Smoke damper” (i.e. device installed in a ventilation duct, which under normal conditions remains open allowing flow in the duct, and is closed during a fire, preventing the flow in the duct to restrict the passage of smoke and hot gases); and

− Vehicle carrier (i.e. cargo ship with multi deck ro-ro spaces designed for the carriage of empty cars and trucks as cargo).

91 3. Regulation II-2/4.5.5 “Inert gas systems”, requiring new tankers(i.e. constructed on or after 1 January 2016) of 8000 DWT whencarrying cargoes described in Regulations II-2/1.6.1 and II-2/1.6.2 to protect cargo tanks by a fixed inert gas system (inaccordance with the requirements of the FSS Code) and tocomply with the following provisions:

− double-hull spaces shall be fitted with suitable connectionsfor the supply of inert gas;

− where hull spaces are connected to a permanently fitted inert gas distribution system, means shall be provided to prevent hydrocarbon gases from the cargo tanks entering the double hull spaces through the system; and

− where such spaces are not permanently connected to an inert gas distribution system, appropriate means shall be provided to allow connection to the inert has main.

Tankers ≥ 8000 DWT carrying liquid cargoes or liquefied gases/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2016

92 The regulation clarifies (para. 5.5.2) that the requirements for inert gas systems in FSS Code need not be applied to chemical tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 – including those constructed before 1 July 2012 – and all gas carriers:

− when carrying cargoes described in Regulation II-2/1.6.1, provided that they comply with the requirements for inert gas systems on chemical tankers established by the Administration, based on the guidelines developed by IMO (i.e. Regulation for inert gas systems on chemical tankers adopted by Resolution A.567(14) and its Corr.1);

− when carrying flammable cargoes other than crude oil or petroleum products such as cargoes listed in Chapter 17 and 18 of IBC Code, provided that the capacity of tanks used for their carriage does not exceed 3000 m3 and the individual nozzle capacities of tank washing machines do not exceed 17.5 m3/h and the total combined throughput from the number of machines in use in cargo tank at any one time does not exceed 110 m3/h.

Tankers/ Constructed before 1 January 2016

and

Gas carriers/ New and existing

93 Moreover, Administration may – in accordance with Regulation I/5:

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− after having given consideration to the ship’s arrangement and equipment, accept other fixed installations; and

− for tankers of 8000 DWT and upwards but less than 20000 DWT constructed on or after 1 January 2016, in lieu of fixed installations, accept other equivalent or means of protection.

The equivalent systems or arrangements shall:

− be capable of preventing dangerous accumulations of explosive mixtures in intact cargo tanks during normal service throughout the ballast voyage and necessary in-tank operations; and

− be so designed as to minimize the risk of ignition from the generation of static electricity by the system itself.

on or after 1 January 2016

94 4. Regulation II-2/9.7 “Ventilation systems”, including newrequirements in relation, inter alia, to the following issues:

− materials of ventilation ducts - including single and doublewall ducts - requiring them to be of steel or equivalent material except flexible bellows of short length not exceeding 600 mm used for connecting fans to the ducting in air-conditioning rooms (para. 7.1.1);

− testing of fire dampers, exempting them if located at the lower end of the duct in exhaust ducts for galley ranges, which must be of steel and capable of stopping the draught in the duct (para. 7.1.2.1);

− location and accessibility of fire damper and hatches of ventilation ducts (para.s 7.1.3 and 7.1.4);

− means of closing of ventilation systems (para. 7.1.5) ;

− use of combustible gaskets in flanged ventilation duct connections (para. 7.1.6);

− insulation of ducts (para. 7.2.5);

− characteristic of automatic fire damper required where the ventilation duct passes through a main vertical zone division (para. 7.2.6);

− details of fire dampers (para.s 7.3.1.3 and 7.3.3);


95 − specification of the duct system (i.e. exhaust and supply) serving stairway enclosures (para. 7.4.3);

− location of fire dampers for exhaust ducts from galley ranges (para. 7.5.1.1.2);

− location of hatches of exhaust ducts from galley ranges (para. 7.5.1.1.5);

− specification for exhaust ducts from ranges for cooking equipment installed on open decks, when passing through accommodation spaces or spaces containing combustible materials (para. 7.5.1.2);


96 − specification of fire dampers for exhaust ducts from galley ranges when passing through accommodation spaces or

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spaces combustible materials (para. 7.5.2.2);

− arrangements for shutting off of both exhaust and supply fans of exhaust ducts from galley ranges when passing through accommodation spaces or spaces combustible materials (para. 7.5.2.3);

carrying not more than 36 passengers and cargo ships/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2016

97 − location of means for closing the ventilation duct or ducts in ventilation rooms serving machinery spaces of category A containing internal combustion machinery (para. 7.6);


98 − specifications for exhaust ducts from laundries and drying rooms of category (13) spaces (para. 7.7);


99 5. Regulation II-2/10.7.3 “Firefighting for ships designed to carrycontainers on or above the weather deck”, additionally requiringto carry:

− at least one water mist lance (para. 7.3.1);

− mobile water monitors if the ship is designed to carry five ormore tiers of containers on or above the weather deck (para. 7.3.2). The operational performance of each mobile water monitor shall be tested during initial survey on board the ship to the satisfaction of the Administration (para. 7.3.2.4); and

− sufficient number of fire hydrants (para. 7.3.2.2).

Ships designed to carry containers on or above the weather deck / Constructed on or after 1 January 2016

100 6. Regulation II-2/13 “Means of escape” introducing newrequirements for:

− inclined ladders and stairways on passenger and cargo ships(para.s 4.1.5 and 4.2.4);


101 − escape from main workshops within machinery spaces on passenger ships (para. 4.1.6);

Passenger ships/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2016

102 − escape from machinery control rooms in machinery spaces of category “A” (para. 4.2.5); and

− escape from main workshops in machinery spaces of category “A” (para. 4.2.6).

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103 7. Regulation II-2/16 “Operations”, including requirements for theoperation of inert gas system.

Tankers/ New and existing

104 Moreover, for tankers constructed on or after 1 January 2016, new para. 3.3.3 requires that if the oxygen content of the inert gas exceeds 5% by volume, immediate action shall be taken to improve the gas quality (para. 3.3.3).

Tankers/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2016

105 8. Regulation II-2/20-1 “Requirements for vehicle carriers carryingmotor vehicles with compressed hydrogen or natural gas in theirtanks for their own propulsion as cargo”, providing additional firesafety measures in relation to the following:

− Electrical equipment and wiring (para.s 3.1 and 4.1);

− Ventilation arrangement (para.s 3.2 and 4.2);

− Prohibition of other equipment which may constitute a sourceof ignition (para.s 3.3 and 4.3); and

Vehicle carriers/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2016

106 − Portable gas detectors which shall be

• at least two;

• suitable for the detection of the gas fuel; and

• of a certified safe type for use in the explosive gas andair mixture (para. 5).

Vehicle carriers/ New and existing

NA 9. New Chapter XIII “Verification of compliance”, requiringContracting Governments to:

− apply the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code);and

− be subject to the periodic audits by IMO in accordance with the audit standard to verify compliance with and implementation of the SOLAS Convention.

Related to flag States

2011 ESP CODE


The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.371(93) on 22 May 2014, introducing, inter alia, the following modifications in order to align the code to IACS URZ10s:

107 1. Annex A, parts A and B, para. 1.2.6; and annex B, part A, para.1.2.6 and part B, paragraph 1.2.5 – clarifying the definition“transverse section” on transversely framed vessels;

Bulk carriers and oil tankers ≥ 500GT/ New and existing

108 2. Annex A, parts A and B, para. 1.2.9, and annex B, part A, para.1.2.9 – replacing of "tnet" by "tren" (i.e. renewal thickness is theminimum allowable thickness below which renewal of structuralmembers is to be carried out) for vessels built according toIACS Common Structural Rules (CSR) in the definition of

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"substantial corrosion"; existing

109 3. Annex A, part A, para. 1.2.18 – defining the term "pittingcorrosion” (i.e. scattered corrosions spots/areas with localmaterial reductions which are greater than the general corrosionin the surrounding area);

Single-side skin bulk carriers ≥ 500GT/ New and existing

110 4. Annexes A and B, parts A and B, para. 1.3.3 – specifying thatwhere the damage found on structure is isolated and of alocalized nature, which does not affect the ship's structuralintegrity, consideration may be given by the surveyor to allow anappropriate temporary repair to restore watertight or weathertight integrity and impose a Recommendation/Condition of Classfor a specific period of time;

5. Annexes A and B, parts A and B, para. 2.2.1 – clarifying the timelimit if the renewal survey is commenced prior to the fourthannual survey;

Bulk carriers and oil tankers ≥ 500GT/ New and existing

111 6. Annex A, parts A and B, para.s 2.3.3 and 4.2.3.3 – furtherclarifying that for IACS CSR bulk carriers the identifiedsubstantial corrosion areas may be either protected by a coatingapplied in accordance with the coating manufacturer'srequirements and examined at annual intervals, or measured atannual intervals;

7. Annex A, part A, para. 3.4.1.3; part B, para. 3.4.1.2; part A,para. 3.4.2.3; part B, para. 3.4.2.2; parts A and B, para. 3.5 –specifying that for IACS CSR bulk carriers, the annual thicknessgauging may be omitted where a protective coating has beenapplied in accordance with the coating manufacturer'srequirements and is maintained in good condition;

Bulk carriers 500GT/ New and existing

112 8. Annex A, parts A and B, para. 6.3.2; and Annex B, part A, para.6.3.2 and part B, para. 6.3.1 – requiring for IACS CSR bulkcarriers and oil tankers to have onboard the main structuralplans of cargo and ballast tanks;

Bulk carriers and double hull oil tankers ≥ 500GT/ New and existing

113 9. Annex B, part A, para.s 4.1.4 and 3.5.2 – requiring for IACSCSR double-hull oil tankers to examine the identified substantialcorrosion areas and carry out additional thicknessmeasurements at the intermediate survey and in ballast tanks atthe annual survey.

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2014 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.367(93) on 22 May 2014, revise the entire Chapter 15 “Inert gas system” in order to specify the performance standards and installation requirements for inert gas systems as required by SOLAS Reg. II-2/4.5.5 – as adopted by Resolution MSC.365(93) – see 2014 Amendments (first set) – 1 January 2016 .

114 New Chapter 15 include the following:

− General characteristic of the systems (e.g. capabilities of the systems; materials and the gas supply);

− Safety measures related to maximum pressure, shutdown and shutoff arrangements, limit of the oxygen content under which the inert gas is automatically vented to atmosphere, and the use of valves.

− Requirements for the system components (i.e. Non-return devices, inert gas line);

− Indicator and alarms; and

− Instruction manuals.

Moreover, additional requirements are provided for the following systems:

− inert gas systems using flue gas or inert gas generators, including specifications for inert gas generator; gas regulating valves; cooling and scrubbing arrangement; blowers; inert gas isolating valves; prevention of flue gas leakage; indicator and alarms; and

− inert gas systems using nitrogen generators.

Tankers/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2016


2014 Amendments

The amendments 37-14 adopted by Resolution MSC.372(93) on 22 May 2014, include, inter alia, the following:

115 − exclusion from the application of the Code for certain types of lamps containing dangerous goods;

− introduction of references to the International Convention for Safe Containers 1972, as amended;

− updating of definitions (e.g. design; exclusive use; Freight container; large salvage packaging; Management system; Neutron radiation detector; Radiation detection system);

− updating requirements for radioactive material mainly in order to

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align them with the changes to the regulations adopted by IAEA;

− changes of Proper Shipping Names (PSNs) for certain class entries;

− updating of the Dangerous Good Lists, including, for example, new UN numbers (from UN 3507 to UN 3526) and two Columns 16a “Stowage and handling” and 16b “Segregation” due to the splitting of Column 16; and

− clarifications on design and dimensions of package marks, labels and placards (e.g. marking for packages containing limited quantities; excepted quantities mark; marine pollutant mark; Class/division label).


2014 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.375(93) on 22 May 2014, make the III Code mandatory, as follows:

NA New annex IV “Verification of compliance” requires Contracting Governments

− use the provisions of the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code) Code in the execution of their obligations and responsibilities contained in the LL Convention; and

− be subject to periodic audits by IMO in accordance with the audit standard to verify compliance with and implementation of the LL Convention.



2014 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.368(93) on 22 May 2014, modify the test requirements for lifejackets set in Chapter II “Personal life-saving appliances”, as follows:

116 For adult lifejackets:

− the average height of the mouth of exhausted or unconscious persons is to be not less than the average provided by the adult reference test device (RTD) minus 20mm;

− the average time for turning the body of unconscious, face down persons shall not exceed the one for the RTD plus 1 second;

− the average torso angle shall not be less than the one of the RTD minus 10°;

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For infant or child lifejacket:

− the jump and drop tests shall be exempted for infants; and

− five of nine subjects shall perform the jump and drop tests, while manikins may be substituted for human test subjects, for children.

Such modifications are reflected in the amendments to the revised recommendations MSC.81(70) adopted by Resolution MSC.378(93). These amendments include also modifications to Appendix 1 “Adult reference test device (RTD) design and construction”.

MARPOL 73/78

2014 Amendments to the Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” (first set)

The amendments, adopted by Resolutions MEPC.246(66) and MEPC.248(66) on 4 April 2014, introduce, respectively, a new Chapter in order to make the III Code mandatory; and a new carriage requirements for oil tankers and consequent amendments to the Form B of the IOPP Certificate, as follows:

117 1. Regulation 28(6) “Subdivision and damage stability” requires alloil tankers to be fitted with a stability instrument – approved by theAdministration taking into account the performance standards,recommended by IMO (Part B of the 2008, IS Code,MSC.1/Circ.1229 and MSC.1/Circ.1461) - capable of verifyingcompliance with intact and damage stability requirements. Thedocument of approval for the stability instrument shall be issuedby the Administration.

Oil tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 shall comply withthis Regulation at the first scheduled renewal survey of the shipafter 1 January 2016 but not later than 1 January 2021. However,a stability instrument fitted on an oil tanker constructed before 1January 2016 need not be replaced provided it is capable ofverifying compliance with intact and damage stability, to thesatisfaction of the Administration.

Such carriage requirement may be waived by the Administration(Reg. 3(6)) for the following oil tankers if loaded in accordancewith the conditions approved by the Administration taking intoaccount the operational guidance provided in part 2 of theGuidelines for verification of damage stability requirements fortankers, issued by MSC.1/Circ.1461:

− oil tankers which are on a dedicated service, with a limited number of permutations of loading such that all anticipated conditions have been approved in the stability information provided to the master in accordance with Reg. 28(5);

− oil tankers where stability verification is made remotely by a means approved by the Administration;

− oil tankers which are loaded within an approved range of loading conditions; or

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− oil tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 provided with approved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicable intact and damage stability requirements.

2. Form B of the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate includes newparagraphs 5.7.5 and 5.7.6 related to the new carriagerequirements in Reg. 28(6).

NA 3. New Chapter 10 “Verification of compliance with the provisions ofthe Convention”, requiring Contracting Governments to:

− apply the provisions of the IMO Instruments ImplementationCode (III Code) adopted by Resolution A.1070(28) (Reg. 44);and

− be subject to periodic audits by IMO in accordance with the audit standard to verify compliance with and implementation of MARPOL Annex I (Reg.45).


2014 Amendments to the Annex II “Regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk”

2014 Amendments to the revised Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form” (first set)

2014 Amendments to the Annex IV “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships”

2014 Amendments to the Annex V “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships”

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.246(66) on 4 April 2014, amends MARPOL Annexes II, III, IV and V making the III Code mandatory, as follows:

NA 1. New Chapter 9 of Annex II “Verification of compliance with theprovisions of the Convention”, requiring Contracting Governmentsto:


− be subject to periodic audits by IMO in accordance with the audit standard to verify compliance with and implementation of MARPOL Annex II (Reg.20).


NA 2. New Chapter 2 of Annex III “Verification of compliance with theprovisions of this annex”, requiring Contracting Governments to:


− be subject to periodic audits by IMO in accordance with the audit standard to verify compliance with and implementation of MARPOL Annex III (Reg.11).


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NA 3. New Chapter 6 of Annex IV “Verification of compliance with theprovisions of this annex”, requiring Contracting Governments to:


− be subject to periodic audits by IMO in accordance with the audit standard to verify compliance with and implementation of MARPOL Annex IV (Reg.16).


NA 4. New Chapter 2 of Annex V “Verification of compliance with theprovisions of this annex”, requiring Contracting Governments to:


− be subject to periodic audits by IMO in accordance with the audit standard to verify compliance with and implementation of MARPOL Annex V (Reg.12).



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 “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” – 1 January 2013 ):

118 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

− 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.

It is worth reminding that in October 2014, MEPC noted that due to

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the lack of available information on reception facilities, the earliest effective date for the Baltic Sea special area, i.e. 1 January 2016, will not be met and that a later date will be decided by next MEPC sessions.


The revised Annex VI, adopted by Resolution MEPC.176(58) on 10 October 2008 and as further amended by Resolution MEPC.251(66) on 4 April 2014 (see 2014 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” – 1 September 2015), introduces, inter alia, in Regulation 13 “Nitrogen Oxides” a 3-Tier approach with a view of progressively reducing NOx emissions limits.

119 − 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 the North American Emission Control Area or the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area, shall comply with the following NOx emission limits:

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

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

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

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

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

� 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; or

� marine diesel engine installed on a ship constructed prior to 1 January 2021 of less than 500 GT with a length of 24 meters or more when it has been specifically designated, and is used solely, for recreational purposes.

All ships operating in North American and US Caribbean Sea ECA/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2016

120 According to the guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.230(65), if an engine with a power output of more than 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

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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.


2014 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.250(66) on 4 April 2014 and by Resolution MSC.369(93) on 22 May 2014, are relevant, inter alia, to the following:

121 1. Section 2.2 “Freeboard and stability”, requiring all ships to befitted with a stability instrument – approved by the Administrationtaking into account the performance standards, recommended byIMO (Part B of the 2008, IS Code, MSC.1/Circ.1229 andMSC.1/Circ.1461) - capable of verifying compliance with intactand damage stability requirements.

Ships constructed before 1 January 2016 shall comply with thisrequirement at the first scheduled renewal survey of the ship after1 January 2016 but not later than 1 January 2021. A stabilityinstrument fitted on a ship constructed before 1 January 2016need not be replaced provided it is capable of verifyingcompliance with intact and damage stability, to the satisfaction ofthe Administration. In this regard, for the purposes of controlunder Regulation 16 of MARPOL Annex II, the Administrationshall issue a document of approval for the stability instrument.

Such carriage requirement may be waived by the Administrationthe following ships provided the procedures employed for intactand damage stability verification maintain the same degree ofsafety, as being loaded in accordance with the approvedconditions and any such waiver is duly noted on the InternationalCertificate of Fitness :

− ships which are on a dedicated service, with a limited numberof permutations of loading such that all anticipated conditionshave been approved in the stability information provided to themaster;

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− ships constructed before 1 January 2016 provided with approved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicable intact and damage stability requirements.

122 2. Para 11.1.1.1, specifying that new ships shall comply with therequirements set in SOLAS Chapter II-2 – irrespective of theirtonnage – including those in Regulation II-2/4.5.5 on inert gassystems, adopted by Resolution MSC.365(93) on 22 May 2014.

Chemical tankers/ Constructed on or after 1 January 2016

123 3. The Certificate of Fitness, modifying para. 6 in relation to theabove-mentioned new carriage requirements of stabilityinstrument included in Section 2.2.


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

2014 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.373(93) on 22 May 2014, make the III Code mandatory as follows:

NA New regulation I/16 “Verification of compliance” require Contracting Governments to:

− apply the provisions of the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code) in the execution of their obligations and responsibilities contained in the STCW Convention; and

− be subject to periodic audits by IMO in accordance with the audit standard to verify compliance with and implementation of the STCW Convention.


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

2014 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.374(93) on 22 May 2014, introduce new requirements due to the introduction in the STCW Convention of the III Code (see 2014 Amendments – 1 January 2016 ):

NA New Section A-I/16 “Verification of compliance” lists areas which shall be subject to audit (e.g. Initial communication of information; Equivalents; Recognition of certificates; Alternative certification; Port State control; Prevention of drug and alcohol abuse…).


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1 March 2016

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The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.251(66) on 4 April 2014 introduce, inter alia, the following modifications to make, inter alia, the energy efficiency requirements also applicable to LNG carriers, cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion, ro-ro cargo and passenger ships:

124 1. Regulation 20 “Attained EEDI”, extending to LNG carriers andcruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion –delivered on or after 1 September 2019 (i.e. ships for which thebuilding contract is placed on or after 1 September 2015; or inthe absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid, orwhich is at a similar stage of construction, on or after 1 March2016; or the delivery of which is on or after 1 September 2019)the requirement to calculate the attained EEDI - which shall beaccompanied by the EEDI Technical File, and verified either bythe Administration or any recognized organization dulyauthorized by it. 2014 Guidelines on survey and certification ofthe EEDI were adopted by Resolution MEPC.254(67), dated 17October 2014.

Cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion and LNG carriers ≥ 400 GT / Constructed on or after 1 March 2016


Attained EEDI ≤ Required EEDI = (1-X/100)x reference linevalue, where X is the reduction factor specified in the rowsadded to Table 1, attached here below:

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2014 Amendments to the Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil” (second set)

The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.256(67) on 17 October 2014 modify Regulation 43 in relation to the special requirements for the use or carriage of oils in the Antarctic area, as follows:

126 Ships - with the exception of vessels engaged in securing the safety of ships or in a search and rescue operation - are not allowed to use the following oils also as ballast:

1. crude oils having a density at 15°C higher than 900 kg/m3;

2. oils, other than crude oils, having a density at 15°C higher than900 kg/m3 or a kinematic viscosity at 50°C higher t han 180mm2/s; or

3. bitumen, tar and their emulsions.


2014 Amendments to the Annex III “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in package form” (second set)

The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.257(67) on 17 October 2014 modify Appendix “criteria for the identification of harmful substances in packaged form” as follows:

127 Radioactive materials are excluded from the harmful substances identified according to the criteria provided in the Appendix.

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and existing

2014 Amendments to the Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships” (second set)

The amendments adopted by MEPC.258(67) on 17 October 2014 introduce the following modifications:

NA 1. Regulation 2 “Definitions”, adding the term “fuel oil” and amendingthe definition of “marine diesel engine”:

− Fuel oil (i.e. any fuel delivered to and intended for combustionpurposes for propulsion on board a ship, including gas, distillate and residual fuels); and

− Marine diesel engine (i.e. any reciprocating internal combustion engine operating on liquid or dual fuel, to which Reg. 13 applies, including booster/compound systems if applied. In addition, a gas fuelled engine installed on a ship constructed on or after 1 March 2016 or a gas fuelled additional or non-identical replacement engine installed on or after that date is also considered as a marine diesel engine.

128 2. Regulation 13 “NOx”, replacing para. 7.3 in order to require theInternational Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate to indicateone or more of the following

− an approved method has been applied;

− the engine has been certified;

− an approved method is not yet commercially available; or

− an approved method is not applicable.

3. Form of IAPP Certificate, modifying the Supplement. In order toensure a uniform application of item 2.2.1, “Guidance on thesupplement to the IAPP Certificate” is circulated byMEPC.1/Circ.849.


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2009 Amendments



− 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



130 New Regulation II-1/3-10 “Goal-based ship construction standards for oil tankers and bulk carriers” 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 achieved through satisfying applicable structural requirements of a recognised organization or national standards of an Administration,

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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.


2014 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.370(93) on 22 May 2014, revise the entire Code, introducing, inter alia, the following modifications:

NA 1. Chapter 1 “General”, introducing:

− New procedure for submitting new products in the summary ofminimum requirements (Chapter 19);

− New definitions (e.g. closed loop sampling; gas combustion unit (GCU); gas consumer; hazardous area; non-hazardous area; length; thermal oxidation method; turret mooring system)

131 2. Chapter 2 “Ship survival capability and location of cargo tanks”,requiring:

− all ships to be fitted with a stability instrument, capable ofverifying compliance with intact and damage stability requirements, approved by the Administration having regard to the performance standards recommended by IMO (part B, chapter 4, of 2008, IS Code, MSC.1/Circ.1229 and MSC.1/Circ.1461).

Gas carriers constructed before 1 July 2016 shall comply with this requirement at the first scheduled renewal survey of the ship after 1 July 2016 but not later than 1 July 2021. However, a stability instrument installed on a ship constructed before 1 July 2016 need not be replaced provided it is capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability, to the satisfaction of the Administration.

Such carriage requirement may be waived by the Administration for the following gas carriers if loaded in accordance with the conditions approved by the Administration:

• gas carriers which are on a dedicated service, with a limitednumber of permutations of loading such that all anticipatedconditions have been approved in the stability informationprovided to the master in accordance with para. 2.2.5;

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• gas carriers where stability verification is made remotely bya means approved by the Administration;

• gas carriers which are loaded within an approved range ofloading conditions; or

• gas carriers constructed before 1 July 2016 provided withapproved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicableintact and damage stability requirements.

Any such waiver shall be duly noted on the International Certificate of Fitness.

132 − cargo tanks of Type 1G ships to be separated from side shell of a distance ranging between 0.8m to 2.0m as a function of the volume of the individual tank – consistently with the provisions of MARPOL Annex I applicable to oil tankers.

3. Chapter 3 “Ship arrangements”, introducing requirements forturret compartments;

4. Chapter 5 “Process pressure vessels and liquid, vapour andpressure piping systems”, introducing new requirements for

− cargo sampling connections, cargo filters, water curtain anddesign of high pressure fuel gas system piping for safe handling of all cargo and process liquid and vapour; and

− turret compartments.

5. Chapter 9 “Cargo containment system atmosphere control”,requiring to monitor the quantity of inert gas being supplied toindividual insulation spaces, when such spaces are continuallysupplied with an inert gas as part of a leak detection system.

6. Chapter 10 “Electrical installations”, updating the requirements inorder to include IEC 60092 standards (e.g. definitions of Zone 0,Zone 1 and Zone 2; and hazardous areas).

7. Chapter 11 “Fire protection and extinction”, making reference tothe FSS Code requirements and introducing new provisionsrelated to the fire-fighting systems of turret compartments.

8. Chapter 13 “Instrumentation and automation systems”, requiring

− for membrane containment systems, the primary andsecondary insulation spaces to be able to be inerted and their gas content analysed individually; and

− turret compartments to be fitted with a permanently installed system of gas detection and audible and visual alarms

9. Chapter 16 “Use of cargo as fuel”, introducing new requirementsfor:

− gas fired internal combustion engines, requesting, inter alia,gas detection to be provided for crankcases, sumps, scavenge spaces and cooling systems vents; and

− gas turbine plants

10. Chapter 18 “Operating requirements”, requesting ship to beprovided with copies of suitably detailed cargo system operationmanuals approved by the Administration such that trained

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personnel can safely operate the ship with due regard to the hazards and properties of the cargoes that are permitted to be carried. The information to be included in the manuals is listed in para. 18.2.2.

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2017

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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:

133 − 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 ;



Cargo ships other than tankers ≥ 20000 GT but less than 50000 GT/ Constructed before 1 July 2013




− 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 functional requirements have been applied in the ship design and its

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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:

136 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 “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships” – 1 January 2013 ):

137 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

Passenger ships/ Delivered on or after 1 January 2018 or contracted

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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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138 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).


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:

139 1. New Regulation II-1/3-12 “Protection against noise”, requiring shipsof 1600 gross tonnage and upwards, delivered on or after 1 July2018, to be constructed to reduce onboard noise and to protectpersonnel from the noise according to the Code on noise levels onboard ships, adopted by Resolution MSC.337(91) on 30 November2012 (see Entry into force – 1 July 2014 ), as may be amended,unless the Administration deems that compliance with a particularprovision is unreasonable and impractical.

All ships of ≥ 1600 GT/ Delivered on or after 1 July 2018

140 2. Modifications to Regulation II-2/10 “Fire fighting”, requiring aminimum of two two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus, foreach fire party for fire-fighter’s communication to be carried onboard for ships before 1 July 2014 not later than the first surveyafter 1 July 2018 . The apparatus shall be of an explosion-prooftype or intrinsically safe.

All ships of ≥ 1600 GT/ Constructed before 1 July 2014

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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:

141 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:

142 self-contained compressed air breathing apparatus of fire-fighter’s outfits (Reg. II-2/10 “Firefighting”) 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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1 September 2019

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The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.251(66) on 4 April 2014 introduce, inter alia, the following modifications to make, inter alia, the energy efficiency requirements also applicable to LNG carriers, cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion, ro-ro cargo and passenger ships:

143 1. Regulation 20 “Attained EEDI”, extending to LNG carriers andcruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion –delivered on or after 1 September 2019 (i.e. ships for which thebuilding contract is placed on or after 1 September 2015; or inthe absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid, orwhich is at a similar stage of construction, on or after 1 March2016; or the delivery of which is on or after 1 September 2019 )the requirement to calculate the attained EEDI - which shall beaccompanied by the EEDI Technical File, and verified either bythe Administration or any recognized organization dulyauthorized by it. 2014 Guidelines on survey and certification ofthe EEDI were adopted by Resolution MEPC.254(67), dated 17October 2014.

Cruise passenger ships having non- conventional propulsion and LNG carriers ≥ 400 GT / Delivered on or after 1 September 2019


Attained EEDI ≤ Required EEDI = (1-X/100)x reference linevalue,

where X is the reduction factor specified in the rows added toTable 1, attached here below:

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2020

1 January 2020

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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, amends, inter alia, Regulations 12 and 14:

145 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)

146 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:

147 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.

Ships powered by propulsion boilers/ Built on or before 1 August 2011

Resolution MEPC.203(62), adopted on 15 July 2011, introduces new requirements on energy efficiency for ships (see 2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI “Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships”– 1 January 2013 ), which, inter alia, foresee the following:

148 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/Rev.2); 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/Rev.2:

− 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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1 July 2020

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− 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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2021

1 January 2021

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2014 Amendments to the Annex I “Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil”

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.248(66) on 4 April 2014, introduce, inter alia, a new carriage requirements for existing oil tankers (i.e. constructed before 1 January 2016):

150 According to Regulation 28(6) “Subdivision and damage stability”, oil tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 shall be fitted with a stability instrument – approved by the Administration taking into account the performance standards, recommended by the Administration (Part B of the 2008, IS Code, MSC.1/Circ.1229 and MSC.1/Circ.1461) - capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability requirements at the first scheduled renewal survey of the ship after 1 January 2016 but not later than 1 January 2021 .

The document of approval for the stability instrument shall be issued by the Administration.

Such carriage requirement may be waived by the Administration (Reg. 3(6)) for the following oil tankers if loaded in accordance with the conditions approved by the Administration taking into account the operational guidance provided in part 2 of the Guidelines for verification of damage stability requirements for tankers, issued by MSC.1/Circ.1461:

− oil tankers which are on a dedicated service, with a limited number of permutations of loading such that all anticipated conditions have been approved in the stability information provided to the master in accordance with Reg. 28(5);

− oil tankers where stability verification is made remotely by a means approved by the Administration;

− oil tankers which are loaded within an approved range of loading conditions; or

− oil tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 provided with approved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicable intact and damage stability requirements.

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2014 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.250(66) on 4 April 2014 and by Resolution MSC.365(93) on 22 May 2014, introduce, inter alia, a new carriage requirements for existing chemical tankers (i.e. constructed before 1 January 2016):

151 Ships constructed before 1 January 2016 shall be fitted with a stability instrument – approved by the Administration taking into account the performance standards, recommended by IMO (Part B of the 2008, IS Code, MSC.1/Circ.1229 and MSC.1/Circ.1461) - capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability requirements, at the first scheduled renewal survey of the ship after 1 January 2016 but not later than 1 January 2021 .

A stability instrument fitted on a ship constructed before 1 January 2016 need not be replaced provided it is capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability, to the satisfaction of the Administration. In this regard, for the purposes of control under Regulation 16 of MARPOL Annex II, the Administration shall issue a document of approval for the stability instrument.

Such carriage requirement may be waived by the Administration the following ships provided the procedures employed for intact and damage stability verification maintain the same degree of safety, as being loaded in accordance with the approved conditions and any such waiver is duly noted on the International Certificate of Fitness :

− ships which are on a dedicated service, with a limited number of permutations of loading such that all anticipated conditions have been approved in the stability information provided to the master;

− ships where stability verification is made remotely by a means approved by the Administration;

− ships which are loaded within an approved range of loading conditions; or .

− ships constructed before 1 January 2016 provided with approved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicable intact and damage stability requirements.

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July 2021


2014 Amendments

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.370(93) on 22 May 2014, introduce, inter alia, a new carriage requirements for existing gas carriers (i.e. constructed before 1 July 2016):

152 Chapter 2 “Ship survival capability and location of cargo tanks”, requires gas carriers constructed before 1 July 2016 to be fitted with a stability instrument - capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability requirements, approved by the Administration having regard to the performance standards recommended by IMO (part B, chapter 4, of 2008, IS Code, MSC.1/Circ.1229 and MSC.1/Circ.1461) - at the first scheduled renewal survey of the ship after 1 July 2016 but not later than 1 July 2021 .

However, a stability instrument installed on a ship constructed before 1 July 2016 need not be replaced provided it is capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability, to the satisfaction of the Administration.

Such carriage requirement may be waived by the Administration for the following gas carriers if loaded in accordance with the conditions approved by the Administration:

− gas carriers which are on a dedicated service, with a limited number of permutations of loading such that all anticipated conditions have been approved in the stability information provided to the master in accordance with para. 2.2.5;

− gas carriers where stability verification is made remotely by a means approved by the Administration;

− gas carriers which are loaded within an approved range of loading conditions; or

− gas carriers constructed before 1 July 2016 provided with approved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicable intact and damage stability requirements.

Any such waiver shall be duly noted on the International Certificate of Fitness.

Gas carriers/ Constructed before 1 July 2016

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1 January 2025

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153 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/Rev.2); 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/Rev.2:

− 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.


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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 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.

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 aParty, unless the party determines that the discharge of ballastwater from such ships would impair or damage their environment;

3. warships, naval auxiliary or other ships owned or operated by aParty;

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 theAdministration, detailing safety procedures and actions to be takento implement the ballast water management requirements;

2. a “Ballast Water Record Book” for the recording of each operationconcerning ballast water management;

3. an “International Ballast Water Management Certificate” (for shipsof 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 priorto entry into force of the Convention, provided it is annotated tostate that validity begins from the entry-into-force date, combinedwith a statement issued to the Company when the BWM Plan wasreceived, thereby allowing the vessel to trade for three monthswith 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 ballastwater carried on board, performing samples.

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

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

2. D2: allowable limits on viable organisms in ballast water to bedischarged, defined as maximum number and size per cubicmeter (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, according to Resolution A.1088(28), adopted on 4 December 2013, taking into account that the first renewal survey is the one associated with the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate:

1. ships, constructed before 2009:

a. with a ballast water capacity between 1,500 and 5,000 cubicmeters, shall comply with D-2 standard from its first renewalsurvey following the anniversary date of delivery in 2014 or thedate of entry into force of the Convention, if that occurs later.Until such time and from the entry into force of theConvention, ships are required to comply with D-1 standard;

b. with a ballast water capacity of less than 1,500 cubic metersand more than 5,000 cubic meters, shall comply with standardD-2 from its first renewal survey following the anniversary dateof delivery in 2016 or the date of entry into force of theConvention, if that occurs later. Until such time and from theentry into force of the Convention, ships are required tocomply with D-1 standard.

2. ships, constructed in or after 2009:

a. with a ballast water capacity of less than 5,000 cubic meters,shall comply with D-2 standard from its first renewal surveyfollowing the date of entry into force of the Convention. Untilsuch time and from the entry into force of the Convention,ships are required to comply with D-1 standard.

b. with a ballast water capacity of 5,000 cubic meters or more:

i. if constructed in or after 2009 but before 2012 shallcomply with standard D-2 from its first renewal surveyfollowing the anniversary date of delivery in 2016 or thedate of entry into force of the Convention, if that occurslater. Until such time and from the entry into force of theConvention, ships are required to comply with D-1standard;

ii. if constructed in or after 2012 shall comply with regulationD 2 from its first renewal survey following the date of entryinto force of the Convention. Until such time and from theentry into force of the Convention, ships are required tocomply with D-1 standard.

3. Ships constructed on or after the date of entry into force,irrespective of their ballast water capacity, shall comply with D-2standard by the completion date of the construction.

The requirements listed above can be summarized in the table below, where BWC is to be read as the ballast water capacity of the ship, measured in cubic meters.

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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 byResolution MEPC.152(55) on 13 October 2006;

2. G2 “Guidelines for ballast water sampling”, adopted by ResolutionMEPC.173(58) on 10 October 2008;

3. G3 “Guidelines for ballast water management equivalentcompliance”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.123(53) on 22 July2005;

4. G4 “Guidelines for ballast water management and development ofballast water management plans”, adopted by ResolutionMEPC.127(53) on 22 July 2005;

5. G5 “Guidelines for ballast water reception facilities”, adopted byResolution MEPC.153(55) on 13 October 2006;

6. G6 “Guidelines for ballast water exchange”, adopted byResolution MEPC.124(53) on 22 July 2005;

7. G7 “Guidelines for risk assessment under Regulation A-4 of theBWM Convention”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.162(56) on 13July 2007;

8. G8 “Guidelines for approval of ballast water management

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systems”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.125(53) on 22 July 2005;

9. G9 “Procedure for approval of ballast water management systemsthat make use of active substances”, adopted by ResolutionMEPC.169(57) on 4 April 2008;

10. G10 “Guidelines for approval and oversight of prototype ballastwater treatment technology programmes”, adopted by ResolutionMEPC.140(54) on 24 March 2006;

11. G11 “Guidelines for ballast water exchange design andconstruction standards”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.149(55);

12. G12 “Guidelines on design and construction to facilitate sedimentcontrol on ships”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.209(63) on 2March 2012, revoking MEPC.150(55);

13. G13 “Guidelines for additional measures regarding ballast watermanagement including emergency situations”, adopted byResolution 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 watermanagement”, 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.

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


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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 shipsso 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 andenvironmentally sound manner; and

3. the establishment of an appropriate enforcement mechanismfor 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 bya Party and used, for the time being, only on governmentnon-commercial service;

2. ships less than 500 GT;

3. ships operating throughout their life only inside the waterssubject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the State whoseflag 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:

1. The International Certificate on Inventory of HazardousMaterials ; and

2. The Ready for Recycling Certificate , prior to any recyclingactivity taking place.

In addition an Authorization of the Ship Recycling Facility is to be

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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’sstructure and equipment, their location and approximatequantities;

2. Part II for operationally generated wastes (to be preparedprior to recycling);

3. Part III for stores (to be prepared prior to recycling).

Part I of the Inventory of new ships should be developed 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 Convention , 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 Hazardous 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 shallbe verified either by the Administration or by any recognisedorganization by an initial survey before the ship is put in service(new ships) or before the International Certificate on Inventory ofHazardous Materials is issued (existing ships). After successfulcompletion of the initial survey an International Certificate onInventory of Hazardous Materials is issued by the flag State or byany organization authorized by it.

2. Renewal survey: both for new and existing ships, Part I of theInventory of Hazardous materials shall be properly maintainedand updated throughout the operational life of the ship, reflectingnew installations containing Hazardous Materials listed inAppendix 2 and relevant changes in ship structure andequipment. A renewal survey at intervals specified by theAdministration, but not exceeding five years shall verify thatPart I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials is properly updated.After successful completion of the renewal survey an International

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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 activitieswhich the Ship Recycling Plan specifies to be conductedby the identified Ship Recycling Facility;

2. conduct operations in the period prior to entering the ShipRecycling Facility in order to minimize the amount of cargoresidues, remaining fuel oil, and wastes remaining on board;

3. in the case of a tanker, arrive at the Ship Recycling Facilitywith cargo tanks and pump room(s) in a condition that isready for certification as Safe-for-entry, or Safe-for-hot work,or both;

4. provide to the Ship Recycling Facility all available informationrelating to the ship for the development of the Ship RecyclingPlan;

5. complete the Inventory of Hazardous Materials by AddingPart II and Part III;

6. be certified as Ready for Recycling by the FlagAdministration.

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 therequirements of the Convention i.e. the Inventory of HazardousMaterials, 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 informationcontained in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials and informationconcerning the establishment, maintenance and monitoring ofSafe-for-entry and Safe-for-hot work conditions; and

3. the Ship Recycling Facility(ies) where the ship is to be recycledholds a valid authorization in accordance with this Convention.

The International Ready for Recycling Certificate shall be issued 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:

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1. be developed taking into account information provided by theshipowner;

2. be developed in the language of the Ship Recycling Facility, and ifthe language used is neither English, French nor Spanish, theShip Recycling Plan shall be translated into one of theselanguages, except where the Administration is satisfied that this isnot necessary;

3. include information concerning inter alia, the establishment,maintenance, and monitoring of Safe-for-entry and Safe-for-hotwork conditions and how the type and amount of materialsincluding those identified in the Inventory of Hazardous Materialswill be managed;

4. be either explicitly or tacitly approved by the Competent Authorityauthorising the Ship Recycling Facility and made available forinspection by the Administration, or any nominated surveyors ororganization recognized by it; and

6. where more than one Ship Recycling Facility is used, identify theShip Recycling Facilities to be used and specify the recyclingactivities and the order in which they occur at each authorizedShip 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 tothe workers and which will prevent and minimize the adverseeffects on the environment;

2. only accept ships that:

- comply with this Convention; or

- meet the requirements of this Convention (ships of non PartyStates shall be treated in a similar way respect to ships entitled tofly the flag of a Party);

3. only accept ships which they are authorized to recycle (the fact thata ship recycling facility has been authorized to act under theConvention doesn’t imply that it is able to manage all thehazardous materials contained in a certain ship); and

4. have the documentation of its authorization available if suchdocumentation is requested by a shipowner that is considering

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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 ofhazardous materials”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.197(62) on15 July 2011;

3. “2012 Guidelines for safe and environmentally sound shiprecycling”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.210(63) on 2 March2012;

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 underthe Hong Kong Convention” adopted by ResolutionMEPC.222(64) on 5 October 2012; and

6. “2012 Guidelines for the inspection of ships under the Hong KongConvention”, adopted by Resolution MEPC.223(64).

LOAD LINES CONVENTION 1966

2013 Amendments

D These amendments, adopted on 4 December 2013 by Resolutions A.1082(28) and A.1083(28), will enter into force one year after theiracceptance by all Contracting Governments.

The amendments are related to:

1. Regulation 47 “Southern Winter Seasonal zone”, shifting thecoordinates off the southern tip of Africa further southward by 50miles.

2. Regulation 3 “Definitions”, introducing the terms “Audit Scheme”and “Code for Implementation”, adopted by Res. A.1070(28) ;

3. New Regulations 53 and 54, making the Code for implementationmandatory and requesting Members to be subject to periodicaudits to verify compliance with and implementation of theConvention.


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

1993 Protocol to the Convention

E 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 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.

Fishing vessels L ≥ 24 m/ New and existing

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