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For reasons of economy, this document is printed in a limited number. Delegates are kindly asked to bring their copies to meetings and not to request additional copies.

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION

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SUB-COMMITTEE ON DANGEROUS GOODS, SOLID CARGOES AND CONTAINERS 6th session Agenda item 15

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7 September 2001 Original: ENGLISH

REPORT TO THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE

Table of contents

Section Paragraph Page

Nos. Nos. 1 GENERAL 1.1-1.6 3-5 2 DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES 2.1-2.12 6-7 3 AMENDMENTS TO THE IMDG CODE, ITS ANNEXES

AND SUPPLEMENTS (EmS, MFAG), INCLUDING HARMONIZATION OF THE IMDG CODE WITH THE UN RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 3.1-3.58 8-16

4 REVISION OF THE EMERGENCY SCHEDULES (EmS) 4.1-4.30 16-20 5 REVIEW OF THE BC CODE, INCLUDING EVALUATION

OF PROPERTIES OF SOLID BULK CARGOES 5.1-5.15 20-22 6 CARGO SECURING MANUAL 6.1-6.11 22-24 7 CASUALTY AND INCIDENT REPORTS AND ANALYSIS 7.1-7.15 24-25 8 DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTRUMENT FOR MULTIMODAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 8.1-8.10 25-26 9 STOWAGE AND SEGREGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FREIGHT CONTAINERS ON CONTAINERSHIPS WITH PARTIALLY WEATHERPROOF HATCHWAY COVERS 9.1-9.7 26-28 10 DEVELOPMENT OF A MANUAL ON LOADING AND UNLOADING OF SOLID BULK CARGOES FOR TERMINAL REPRESENTATIVES 10.1-10.7 28-29 11 AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS CHAPTERS VI AND VII AND MARPOL ANNEX III TO MAKE THE IMDG CODE MANDATORY 11.1-11.35 29-35

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Section Paragraph Page Nos. Nos.

12 WORK PROGRAMME AND AGENDA FOR DSC 7 12.1-12.5 35-36 13 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR 2002 - 36 14 ANY OTHER BUSINESS 14.1-14.11 36-37 15 ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COMMITTEE AND THE MEPC 15.1-15.3 37-39 LIST OF ANNEXES ANNEX 1 - AGENDA FOR THE SIXTH SESSION INCLUDING A LIST OF

DOCUMENTS ANNEX 2 - DRAFT AMENDMENT 31-02 TO THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME

DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE ANNEX 3 - DRAFT REVISED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR SHIPS CARRYING

DANGEROUS GOODS (THE EmS GUIDE) ANNEX 4 - DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FOR

CARGO STOWAGE AND SECURING (CSS CODE) ANNEX 5 - PROPOSED OUTLINE OF MANUAL ON LOADING AND UNLOADING

OF SOLID BULK CARGOES FOR TERMINAL PREPRESENTATIVES ANNEX 6 - ENVISAGED SEQUENCE OF EVENTS TO MAKE THE IMDG CODE

MANDATORY AND ADOPT FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE ANNEX 7 - DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS CHAPTERS VI AND VII AND

ASSOCIATED MSC RESOLUTION ANNEX 8 - DRAFT MSC RESOLUTION ON ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL

MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE ANNEX 9 - PROPOSED DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 ANNEX 10 - DRAFT REVISED MSC/CIRC.642 ON THE CARRIAGE OF

DANGEROUS GOODS ANNEX 11 - PROPOSED DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE INF CODE ANNEX 12 - PROPOSED REVISED WORK PROGRAMME OF THE

SUB-COMMITTEE AND DRAFT PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR DSC 7 ANNEX 13 - DRAFT CSC CIRCULAR ON MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CSC

SAFETY APPROVAL PLATES ANNEX 14 - DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON

HARMONIZED INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAIENRS, 1972 (CSC/CIRC.100)

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1 GENERAL Introduction 1.1 The Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers (DSC) held its sixth session from 16 to 20 July 2001 under the chairmanship of Mr. Jong-Hae Choi (Republic of Korea). The Vice-Chairman, Mr. P. Van Lancker (Belgium), chaired part of the proceedings. 1.2 The session was attended by delegations from the following Member Governments:

ALGERIA ANGOLA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BAHAMAS BANGLADESH BELGIUM BRAZIL BULGARIA CANADA CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA CYPRUS DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA DENMARK ECUADOR EGYPT ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE GUATEMALA INDONESIA IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)

ITALY JAPAN LIBERIA MARSHALL ISLANDS MEXICO NETHERLANDS NIGERIA NORWAY PANAMA PERU PHILIPPINES POLAND PORTUGAL REPUBLIC OF KOREA ROMANIA RUSSIAN FEDERATION SAUDI ARABIA SINGAPORE SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TURKEY UKRAINE UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES OF AMERICA URUGUAY VENEZUELA

and IMO's Associate Member:

HONG KONG, CHINA 1.3 The session was attended by observers from:

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO) INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY (IAEA)

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and an observer from the following intergovernmental organization:

LEAGUE OF ARAB STATES

and observers from the following non-governmental organizations in consultative status: INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF SHIPPING (ICS) INTERNATIONAL UNION OF MARINE INSURANCE (IUMI) INTERNATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF FREE TRADE UNIONS (ICFTU) INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PORTS AND HARBORS (IAPH) THE BALTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL (BIMCO) INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES (IACS) INTERNATIONAL CARGO HANDLING CO-ORDINATION ASSOCIATION (ICHCA) EUROPEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY COUNCIL (CEFIC) INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER LESSORS (IICL) INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SHIPMASTERS' ASSOCIATIONS (IFSMA) INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT UNION (IRU) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ADVISORY COUNCIL (HMAC) INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DRY CARGO SHIPOWNERS (INTERCARGO) WORLD NUCLEAR TRANSPORT INSTITUTE (WNTI) INTERNATIONAL HARBOUR MASTERS’ ASSOCIATION (IHMA) INTERNATIONAL BULK TERMINALS ASSOCIATION (IBTA) VESSEL OPERATORS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASSOCIATION, INC. (VOHMA)

1.4 In welcoming the participants, on behalf of the Secretary-General, Mr. E. E. Mitropoulos, Assistant Secretary-General and Director, Maritime Safety Division, informed the Sub-Committee of the adoption, by MSC 72, of Amendment 30 to the IMDG Code in the reformatted form, as it had been agreed by DSC 5 and finalized by the Editorial and Technical Group, for entry into force on 1 January 2001, with a twelve-month transitional period to 31 December 2001 in order to give the industry sufficient time to familiarize itself with the new layout. Reformatting the IMDG Code was a major project for IMO and its Member Governments providing an opportunity to modernize the Code after more than 30 years in its original format. He expressed appreciation for the successful conclusion of such a complex and demanding exercise, praising particularly the members of the E & T Group for their hard work in successfully responding to the tasks assigned to them by the Sub-Committee. With respect to the mandatory IMDG Code, he informed the Sub-Committee that, following extensive discussion on policy and legal aspects of the issue, MSC 73 had decided, in principle, to make the IMDG Code mandatory and requested the Sub-Committee to consider the procedure to be followed in order to ensure the entry into force date of the mandatory Code on 1 January 2004; and also to advise the Committee on the procedure to be followed for the adoption of future amendments to the Code, in accordance with the provisions of SOLAS Article VIII. The Sub-Committee had been requested to submit the outcome of its consideration of the issues identified to MSC 75, together with the necessary draft amendments to SOLAS and the appropriately amended IMDG Code.

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MSC 73 had further decided, based on the Sub-Committee’s recommendations, on which parts of the IMDG Code should be mandatory and which should continue to be recommendatory; and had requested the Sub-Committee to consider how to reflect the recommendatory parts of the Code within its mandatory form. Mr. Mitropoulos further observed that, in that context, the Sub-Committee’s major task, at this session, was to prepare necessary arrangements to make the IMDG Code mandatory, as directed by the Committee, for consideration by MSC 75 in May 2002.

Another important item for the Sub-Committee to consider was the preparation of Amendment 31 to the IMDG Code, including its harmonization with the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the IAEA transport regulations; and he added that there were a number of proposals from Member Governments on the provisions of the current IMDG Code, which the Sub-Committee was invited to consider before making appropriate decisions for inclusion in new Amendment 31. The Sub-Committee was expected to instruct the E & T Group to finalize, at its next session in the coming September, all agreed texts and incorporate them into the consolidated text of Amendment 31, for submission to MSC 75 for adoption.

Turning to the revision of the BC Code, the Assistant Secretary-General observed that, because the Code regulated the safe transport of solid bulk cargoes, it had evolved as one of the most important IMO instruments. DSC 5 had agreed on a format for the future revised BC Code with a view to making it more user friendly and, at this session, it was to consider the report of the correspondence group co-ordinated by Australia, along with a number of other substantial issues pertaining to the contents of the BC Code, such as evaluation of properties of solid bulk cargoes and new procedures for liquefaction evaluation.

The Sub-Committee was also expected to consider the safe stowage and securing of cargoes, including a review of the Cargo Securing Manual with regard to ballast water exchange at sea; stowage and segregation requirements for freight containers on containerships with partially weatherproof hatchway covers; and amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing to refine Annex 13 thereto.

The Assistant Secretary-General, referring to other important topics on the agenda of the Sub-Committee which had to be progressed during the week, mentioned, in particular, the revision of the emergency schedules aimed at making them more concise and user-friendly without, at the same time, losing their comprehensiveness. He also singled out the development of a manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal representatives, a matter which MSC 72 had asked the Sub-Committee to consider in co-operation with the SPI Working Group.

1.5 The Chairman, in thanking the Assistant Secretary-General for his words of encouragement, stated that his advice would be given every consideration in the Sub-Committee’s deliberation. Adoption of the agenda 1.6 The agenda of the session, as adopted by the Sub-Committee, including a list of documents submitted under each agenda item, is given in annex 1.

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2 DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES 2.1 The Sub-Committee noted decisions and comments related to its work taken at:

.1 the forty-fourth session of the Sub-Committee on Fire Protection (FP) (DSC 6/2); .2 the forty-fourth and forty-fifth sessions of the Marine Environment Protection

Committee (MEPC) (DSC 6/2); .3 the seventy-second, seventy-third and seventy-fourth sessions of the Maritime

Safety Committee (MSC) (DSC 6/2 and DSC 6/2/3);

.4 the forty-third session of the Sub-Committee on Stability and Load Lines and on Fishing Vessels Safety (SLF) (DSC 6/2);

.5 the forty-fourth session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Equipment

(DE) (DSC 6/2/2); and .6 the twenty-eighth session of the Facilitation Committee (FAL) (DSC 6/2/1).

2.2 The action taken by the Sub-Committee with respect to the above decisions and comments is reported under the relevant sections of this report. 2.3 The Sub-Committee noted the information provided (DSC 6/2, paragraph 2 and DSC 6/2/3, paragraphs 2 and 3) on the:

.1 Applicability of SOLAS to high-speed craft; .2 Safe transport of calcium hypochlorite; .3 Uniform wording for referencing IMO instruments; .4 Application of the Committee’s Guidelines; .5 Ventilation requirements for packaged dangerous goods; and .6 Adoption of the amendments to SOLAS chapter VII and the INF Code.

Dangerous goods manifest 2.4 The Sub-Committee noted that FAL 28 (DSC 6/2/1) agreed to delete the reference to the Multimodal Dangerous Goods Declaration as FAL Form 7 in Appendix 1 to the FAL Convention, as this document was only relevant to commercial entities and that the Dangerous Goods Manifest should be referred to in the Annex to the Convention as FAL Form 7. A relevant circular on this change of FAL Form numbers has been issued under the symbol of FAL.2/Circ.65.

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2.5 The Sub-Committee further noted that FAL 28 instructed the Secretariat to develop a revision to FAL.2/Circ.51 on Dangerous Goods Manifest, taking into account the editorial suggestions and to seek clarification from the DSC Sub-Committee on the need to retain the “Voyage Number” and “Master’s Name” on the Form, for circulation to Member Governments and international organizations. 2.6 The Sub-Committee agreed that “Master’s Name” should be retained in the Form, however, “Voyage Number”, which is not universally used nowadays, should be changed to “Voyage”. Draft guidelines for ships operating in ice-covered waters – Definition of “Pollutant” 2.7 The Sub-Committee noted that DE 44 (DSC 6/2/2) identified those parts of the draft Guidelines for ships operating in ice-covered waters (DE 44/19, annex 8) and agreed to refer the relevant parts to the appropriate sub-committees for consideration. The parts identified for the Sub-Committee were G-3.19 and Chapter 3, 3.3.1 of the draft Guidelines (DE 44/19, annex 7). 2.8 The Sub-Committee agreed that, to avoid misinterpretation of the definition of “pollutant” with regard to solid cargoes, the text of G-3.19 of the draft Guidelines should be amended as follows: “G-3.19 “Pollutant” means the substances defined as oil, oily mixture and oil fuel in

Annex I; noxious liquid substances in Annex II; and solids carried in bulk, which are also identified as harmful substances in Annex III of the MARPOL Convention.”

2.9 With regard to Chapter 3, 3.3.1, the Sub-Committee was of the view that the provision should apply to new Polar Class ships and be recommendatory. 2.10 The Sub-Committee instructed the Secretariat to convey the above outcome of the Sub-Committee’s consideration on the matter to the DE Sub-Committee. Draft MSC/MEPC circular on Design suggestions for ballast water and sediment management options 2.11 The Sub-Committee noted that MSC 74 (DSC 6/2/3, paragraphs 4, 5 and annex) considered the safety aspects of the above-mentioned draft MSC/MEPC circular prepared at MEPC 46 (MSC 74/WP.14) and referred paragraph 2.20.2 of the draft circular to DSC 6 for consideration and advice directly to MEPC 47. 2.12 Having considered the matter, the Sub-Committee agreed to recommend MEPC to amend the text of 2.20.2 of the draft MSC/MEPC Circular as follows:

“2.20.2 the Ballast Water Management Plan should contain advice to ships’ personnel on the safe handling of toxic or corrosive chemicals carried on board for the purpose of dosing or otherwise treating ballast water, taking into account any instructions issued by the treatment system manufacturer.”

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3 AMENDMENTS TO THE IMDG CODE, ITS ANNEXES AND SUPPLEMENTS (EmS, MFAG) INCLUDING HARMONIZATION OF THE IMDG CODE WITH THE UN RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS

3.1 As has been the practice, the Vice-Chairman of the Sub-Committee and Chairman of the E&T Group, Mr. P. Van Lancker (Belgium), chaired the session on agenda item 3, which is directly connected with the IMDG Code. 3.2 The Sub-Committee recalled that, in accordance with Assembly resolution A.717(17) and the need to maintain harmonization between the transport requirements for dangerous goods, it would consider, under this agenda item, the work of the UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNCOE) on amendments to the UN Recommendations for inclusion of corresponding amendments to the IMDG Code. 3.3 The Sub-Committee recognized that, under agenda item 3, there were two main issues to consider, namely:

.1 amendment 31-02 to the IMDG Code; its annexes and supplements (EmS, MFAG); and

.2 implementation of Annex III of MARPOL 73/78.

3.4 The Sub-Committee noted that the E & T Group (DSC 6/3), during its February 2000 meeting, had finalized (DSC 6/3, paragraph 5) the draft text of Amendment 30-00 (DSC 5/3/1/Add.1 through Add.11) taking into consideration the relevant documents submitted to DSC 5 and directions given by the Sub-Committee, which were enumerated in document DSC 5/13, section 13. It also noted that the finalized Amendment 30 (DSC 5/13/Add.1, as amended) had been adopted by MSC 72 (MSC 72/23, paragraph 11.4) with an entry into force date of 1 January 2001 and a 12-month transitional period ending 31 December 2001. 3.5 The Sub-Committee was informed that the UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods had held its twenty-first session in Geneva from 4 to 13 December 2000 when it adopted amendments to the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations. 3.6 The Sub-Committee agreed that, in order to facilitate the consideration of proposals, documents submitted under the heading “Amendment 31-02 to the IMDG Code its annexes and supplements should be considered under two sub-headings, that is: errata and corrigenda to Amendment 30-00, and Amendment 31-02 to the IMDG Code. 3.7 The Sub-Committee noted comments by some delegations that the IMDG Code in its new form had been well received by the users of the Code as being in a user-friendly format. 3.8 The Sub-Committee, further noting the concern raised by the delegation of the United Kingdom, supported by other delegations, that the presence of a number of inaccuracies in Amendment 30-00 and the issuance of the three errata and corrigenda to it had caused difficulties to the users of the new IMDG Code, and also noting comments on the quality of the binding of the Code, agreed:

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.1 the Sub-Committee’s Editorial and Technical Group at its next session (24 to 28 September 2001) should prepare a fourth set of errata and corrigenda to Amendment 30-00, which should be placed on the IMO homepage and, in addition, made available as a hard copy;

.2 the Secretariat should prepare a consolidated set of the four errata and corrigenda

in one single document; .3 a revised copy of the PDF version of Amendment 30-00 on CD ROM in English

only, including the four sets of errata and corrigenda, should be made available, free of charge, to Member Governments and purchasers of copies of original print runs upon proof of purchase to enable them to print a hard copy;

.4 in view of budgetary implications and time constraints, not to provide a free

reprint of a revised and consolidated version of Amendment 30-00 to purchasers of copies of original print runs;

.5 the Secretariat should improve the quality of the binding of future editions of the

Code; and .6 the Secretariat should issue a DSC circular inviting Member Governments to note

the relevant decisions of the Sub-Committee. 3.9 The Secretariat informed the Sub-Committee that the Organization was in the process of studying suitable Internet and Intranet versions of the IMDG Code and planned to offer the ‘virtual’ IMDG Code in various platforms, depending on customer’s requirements (ASCII, PostScript, PDF, etc.). The product would be marketed as a sales item at a price yet to be determined and would be available as a downloadable product and could be purchased from the IMO homepage. Errata and Corrigenda to Amendment 30-00 3.10 The Sub-Committee agreed to consider the following proposals as errata and corrigenda to the IMDG Code, Amendment 30-00: DSC 6/3/2 (Germany), DSC 6/3/3 (Belgium), DSC 6/3/4 (Belgium), DSC 6/3/6 (Australia), DSC 6/3/7 (Germany), DSC 6/3/8 (Germany), DSC 6/3/9 (Germany), DSC 6/3/10 (Germany), DSC 6/3/11(Germany), DSC 6/3/12 (France, the United States, Belgium & the Netherlands), DSC 6/3/17 (Germany), DSC 6/3/24 (United States), DSC 6/3/26 (United Kingdom) and DSC 6/INF.7 (Canada). 3.11 The Sub-Committee, in considering the proposal of Germany (DSC 6/3/2), which contained a list of errors affecting safety and inaccuracies of an editorial nature found in Amendment 30-00, agreed, in principle, with the proposal and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization. 3.12 Belgium (DSC 6/3/3) proposed to clarify the wording of paragraph 5.3.2.1.1.2 of the Code, whereby, cargo transport units loaded with more than 4000 kg of dangerous goods, which had the same UN number and which were the only dangerous goods in the cargo transport unit, should be marked with the UN number.

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3.13 While on this issue, Canada (DSC 6/INF.7) commented on document DSC 6/3/3 and discussed the interpretation of the requirements for the display of placards and UN number on cargo transport units. It proposed 5.3.2.1.1.2 to read: “each packaged dangerous goods loaded in excess of 4000 kg gross mass to which only one UN number has been assigned”. 3.14 Having considered the two proposals, the Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, that there was a need to clarify the wording of paragraph 5.3.2.1.1.2 of the Code and referred the proposal from Belgium (DSC 6/3/3) to the E&T Group for finalization, and invited Canada to submit its proposal to the UNCOE for consideration as the proposal addressed a multimodal issue. 3.15 The Sub-Committee considered a submission by Belgium (DSC 6/3/4) proposing that a road tank vehicle for short international voyages (IMO 4) should have an identification plate on the tank or its chassis and to allow some types of portable tanks (e.g. swap body) to be used as IMO 4 portable tanks. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the proposal, provided Amendment 30 had the same implication as Amendment 29, and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization. 3.16 Australia (DSC 6/3/6) highlighted issues, including a query on UN 3242, which related to Amendment 30 of the IMDG Code, as it compared with Amendment 29 of the Code and requested for clarification and/or amendment of the Code. The Sub-Committee, noting the comment of the delegation of Germany that their research on UN 3242 could not conclude that this substance had a subsidiary risk of class 1 or marine pollutant, agreed, in principle, with the proposal and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization. The representative of Australia informed the Sub-Committee that the Code had not been received well in his country. 3.17 Germany (DSC 6/3/7) having compared the assignment of marine Pollutants in Amendment 29-98 with those of Amendment 30-00 of the IMDG Code, which took into account the parameters adopted by DSC 5 for the identification of such substances as subsidiary risks, opined that amendments to chapter 3.2 and Index were necessary. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the proposal and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization. 3.18 Germany (DSC 6/3/8) having compared the assignment of Marine Pollutants in Amendment 29-98 with those of Amendment 30-00 of the IMDG Code, which took into account the parameters adopted by DSC 5 for the identification of such substances as subsidiary risks, opined that amendments to the Index were necessary. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the proposal and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization. 3.19 Germany (DSC 6/3/9), in noting that, up to Amendment 29-98, on the individual schedules the proper shipping names, which included isomers and synonyms, had been described in capital letters and these descriptions could be used for the shipping document and, whereas in Amendment 30-00 only proper shipping names based on the descriptions of the UN Recommendations were allowed to be used for shipping documents, proposed that isomers, synonyms, etc. should be incorporated in the Index as cross references. Germany further proposed that all substances listed under special provision 900 should be listed in the Index as such. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the proposals and referred them to the E&T Group for finalization. 3.20 Germany (DSC 6/3/10), having compared the assignment of Organic Peroxides in Amendment 29-98 with those of Amendment 30-00 of the IMDG Code, opined that amendments to chapter 2.5 and the Index in Amendment 30-00 were necessary. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the proposal and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization.

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3.21 Germany (DSC 6/3/11), having compared the assignment of Self-Reactive substances in Amendment 29-98 with those of Amendment 30-00 of the IMDG Code, opined that amendments to chapter 2.4 and the Index in Amendment 30-00 were necessary. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the proposal and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization. 3.22 The Sub-Committee considered the joint proposal by France, the United States, Belgium and the Netherlands (DSC 6/3/12), which identified editorial inaccuracies and omissions in volumes 1 and 2 of the IMDG Code, Amendment 30-00, agreed, in principle, with the proposal and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization. The Sub-Committee instructed the Secretariat to submit those changes that had implications for the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods to the next session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. 3.23 The Sub-Committee agreed that additional inaccuracies and omissions to correct the Code, submitted as a written proposal, including the justification of the proposal, could be sent to IMO at least two weeks before the meeting of the E & T Group in September 2001. 3.24 Germany (DSC 6/3/17), having compared the entries (proper shipping names, isomers, synonyms etc.) of Part 3, chapter 3.2, which took into account the physical/chemical properties of these entries including their Packing Provisions, opined that amendments to chapter 3.2 were necessary and, in addition, proposed provisions for class 3 “Criteria for inclusion in Packing Group III”. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the proposal and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization. 3.25 The United Kingdom (DSC 6/3/26), in welcoming the draft Amendment 31-02, offered editorial comments on it. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the proposal and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization. 3.26 The Sub-Committee, considering the proposal of the United States (DSC 6/3/24), which concerned the marking of cargo transport units with UN numbers and proper shipping names and the special provisions for transport of carbon dioxide, solid, liquid nitrogen and refrigerating machines, agreed, in principle, with the proposal and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization. 3.27 CEFIC informed the Sub-Committee that the new packing instruction, which originated from the UN Recommendation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, have been introduced in the restructured IMDG Code, Amendment 30-00, specifying that certain IBC’s could only be transported in closed cargo transport units. The new packing instruction apply, in particular, to IBC 04, IBC 05, IBC 06, IBC 07 and IBC 08 for solid substances, packing group I and II where special provisions B1 and/or B2 was effective. 3.28 The Sub-Committee, noting that as a result, a lot of solid substances of classes 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 8 and 9, packing groups I and II, when packed in IBC’s could not anymore be carried in sheeted vehicles or containers, and further noting that this inadvertent change in the provisions of the restructured Code had caused additional burden on the industry, agreed to revert to the relevant old text in Amendment 29-98 to the IMDG Code and instructed the E&T Group to finalize the proposal. 3.29 The Sub-Committee instructed the E&T Group to prepare the next errata and corrigenda to the IMDG Code, Amendment 30-00, taking into consideration the documents considered under this sub-heading, comments made during the plenary and any editorial mistakes submitted to the Secretariat two weeks before the next session of the E&T Group.

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AMENDMENT 31-02 TO THE IMDG CODE 3.30 The Sub-Committee noted that the following proposals were of substance and related to Amendment 31-02 to the IMDG Code: DSC 6/3/1 (Secretariat), DSC 6/3/5 (Belgium), DSC 6/3/13 (Germany), DSC 6/3/14 (Germany), DSC 6/3/15 (Germany), DSC 6/3/16 (CEFIC), DSC 6/3/18 (United States), DSC 6/3/19 (United States), DSC 6/3/20 (France), DSC 6/3/20/Corr.1, DSC 6/3/21 (France), DSC 6/3/22 (United Kingdom), DSC 6/3/23 (United Kingdom), DSC 6/3/24 (United States) and DSC 6/3/25 (Hong Kong, China). 3.31 The Sub-Committee, considering draft Amendment 31-02 (DSC 6/3/1), agreed that the E&T Group at its next session needed to address issues related to those gas cylinders, which did not have any markings, and take decisions noting the current provisions in the IMDG Code relating to the continued use of portable tanks. 3.32 On the issue of government-owned military dangerous goods packaged prior to 1 January 1990, the Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, to incorporate the relevant provisions of Amendment 29-98 in Amendment 31-02 and in the errata and corrigenda to Amendment 30, and referred the matter to the E&T Group for finalization. The Sub-Committee further noted the interest of the United States to bring this issue to the attention of the next session of the UNCOE for the benefit of multimodal transport. 3.33 The Sub-Committee agreed to retain the existing provisions in 5.4.3, 5.4.4 and 5.4.5 of Amendment 30-00 as these were of direct relevance to the sea mode of transport. 3.34 The Sub-Committee approved, in principle, draft Amendment 31-02 (DSC 6/3/1) subject to incorporation of the comments made during the plenary and minor changes by the E&T Group during its next session in September 2001, and took action, on the related documents, as given in the ensuing paragraphs. 3.35 Hong Kong, China, (DSC 6/3/25) proposed, in view of the explosion incidents in freight containers carrying dismantled used motorcycles over the last three years, to add UN 3166, ENGINES, INTERNAL COMBUSTION OR VEHICLE, FLAMMABLE GAS, POWERED OR VEHICLE, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, POWERED, but modified from Amendment 27-94, to the Dangerous Goods List in chapter 3.2 of Amendment 31-02. 3.36 The Sub-Committee, after some consideration of the issue, agreed that there was merit in the proposal and invited Hong Kong, China to submit a more definitive proposal, after consultation with other interested delegates, for consideration at DSC 7. 3.37 Belgium (DSC 6/3/5), in noting that the transport of dangerous goods in bulk packagings was only allowed for a few substances, mainly those which were allowed to be transported in bulk according to the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code), opined that, with the approval of the competent authority, more substances, such as, Oxidizing Solid, NOS, class 5.1, UN 1479, PG III, could be transported in bulk packagings. The Sub-Committee did not agree to an interim solution and decided to await the outcome of the UNCOE with regard to the transport in bulk packagings. 3.38 Germany (DSC 6/3/13), recognizing the need for clarification of marking requirements for cargo transport units (CTUs), opined that CTUs carrying dangerous goods in limited quantities and also CTUs carrying explosives of class 1.4S both should be clearly marked on their exterior, irrespective of the goods being a single commodity or loaded together with

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non-hazardous goods. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the first proposal, as enumerated in paragraph 5 of the document, and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization, and invited Germany to submit its second proposal, as enumerated in paragraph 6 of the document, to the UNCOE. In reference to the first proposal, the representative of the United States, supported by some other delegates, proposed that a size of 100mm of the proposed letters could be considered as appropriate. 3.39 Germany (DSC 6/3/14), noting that with the introduction of the IMDG Code as a set of regulations, which would be binding under international law, the possibilities of granting exemptions, approvals and permissions would be restricted to the cases provided for in the IMDG Code, proposed that in order to take into account progress in science and technology, the competent authorities should have more extensive possibilities of granting exemptions from the provisions of the IMDG Code for a limited period of time or of permitting equivalent alternatives to the provisions of the IMDG Code. 3.40 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee agreed that there was merit in the proposal and invited Germany to submit a more definitive proposal for consideration at the next session. Member Governments were invited to provide comments on this subject to Germany. 3.41 Germany (DSC 6/3/15), comparing segregation requirements referring to groups of substances, which were adopted by DSC 4 on the basis of a proposal from the Netherlands, with the group-related segregation requirements of the IMDG Code, Amendment 29-98, taking into consideration the physical/chemical properties of the group of substances, assessed the groups with respect to the risks they present and proposed amendments to chapter 3.1.4. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the proposal and decided to incorporate those parts of the proposal which are reflected in paragraphs 2 to 4 in the next set of errata and corrigenda for Amendment 30, and invited France, Germany and the Netherlands to refine the remaining part of the proposal, as reflected in paragraphs 7 and 8, for finalization at the next session of the E&T Group. 3.42 CEFIC (DSC 6/3/16), recalling the decisions of the UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods on its twenty-first session (ST/SG/AC.10/27) concerning Organic Peroxides and Self-Reactive Substances, proposed some amendments to Part 4 of the IMDG Code to bring the relevant text in line with the UN Model Regulations and informed the Sub-Committee that the proposal was addressed in the already approved document, DSC 6/3/1. 3.43 The United States (DSC 6/3/18), noting the current restriction in the IMDG Code to restrict the quantity of class 1 explosive substances other than those of division 1.4 to not more than 5,000 kg in a freight container exceeding 6 meters in length had resulted in the need for competent authorities to issue clarifications and approvals exempting shippers and carriers from this requirement if the freight containers were loaded in such a manner that a uniform weight distribution in the freight containers was provided, proposed to remove this restriction and to add a general provision in chapter 7.5 to require that all cargo transport units be loaded so that the cargo weight is uniformly distributed. 3.44 After some discussion, the Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the proposal and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization.

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3.45 The delegation of Greece expressed opposition to the proposal submitted by the United States (DSC 6/3/18) to remove the weight limit (5,000 kg) of explosive substances other than those of Division 1.4 loaded in a freight container exceeding 6 meters in length. Apart from the consequences for the safety of the vessels themselves, one would expect prohibitions by ports as well. 3.46 The United States (DSC 6/3/19), noting the provisions of IMDG Code, Amendment 30-00, paragraph 2.3.2.5, which allowed for complete deregulation of viscous flammable liquids with a flashpoint between 230C and 610C (PG III flammable liquids) if the liquids met the viscosity and solvent separation conditions of 2.3.2.5, proposed to remove this exception from the Code as it posed an unreasonable risk in sea transport. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the compromised proposal, worked out by a technical group, and referred it to the E&T group for finalization. 3.47 France (DSC 6/3/20 and DSC 6/3/20/Corr.1), following requests concerning the transport in tanks of solid substances offered for transport in a molten state and classified under N.O.S. entries in class 6.1, proposed that chapter 6.9 and paragraph 4.6.2 of the IMDG Code should be amended to state explicitly: the list of solid substances that may be offered for transport in a molten state; and the transport instructions which tanks used for such transport must comply with. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the proposal and agreed with the intention of France to submit a refined proposal to the next session of the E&T Group for finalization. 3.48 France (DSC 6/3/21), seeking to clarify the interpretation of certain information in column (17) of the Dangerous Goods List on segregation of substances undertook a comparative study of columns (16) and (17) of this list with particular reference to substances which reacted with acids, proposed: to add “Away from” acids in column (16) of the Dangerous Goods List so that entries matched the adopted criteria; to add “Away from” acids in column (16) of the Dangerous Goods List for NOS entries for liquid and solid alkalis in class 8; and to extend the study to substances which reacted with other segregation groups identified in 3.1.4.4 of the IMDG Code. The Sub-Committee agreed, in principle, with the proposal and referred it to the E&T Group for finalization and invited France to undertake the comparative study as stated in paragraph 10.3 of the document. 3.49 United Kingdom (DSC 6/3/22), giving brief details of observations regarding the flammability of Sisal, including reference to an accredited laboratory test which provided evidence that when compressed sisal and cotton were tested in accordance with BS EN 71-2 the flame self-extinguished within ten seconds after ignition and then continued to smoulder until all the cotton sample was consumed and only ash remained whereas sisal ceased to smoulder after two minutes and the shape of the sample remained intact, proposed that sisal should have a similar special provision (SP 299) to that of cotton in that sisal having a density of not less than 620 kg/m3 was not subject to the provisions of the IMDG Code when packed in cargo transport units. The Sub-Committee invited the United Kingdom to submit the proposal, along with the supporting documentation, to DSC 7 for consideration. Proposed amendment 31-02 to the IMDG Code 3.50 The Sub-Committee authorized the E & T Group to finalize all the agreed texts and incorporate them directly into the consolidated text of Amendment 31-02 taking into consideration the above proposals, comments made during the plenary and the relevant decisions of MSC 73 (DSC 6/11) for submission, by the Secretariat, of a draft mandatory IMDG Code to MSC 75 for adoption, as set out in annex 2.

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IMPLEMENTATION OF ANNEX III OF MARPOL 73/78 3.51 The United Kingdom (DSC 6/3/27), commenting on the criteria and lists of substances covered by the IMDG Code for Class 9, Marine Pollutants and MARPOL Annex III substances, proposed to establish an intersessional Correspondence Group to address these issues. 3.52 The representative of the Bahamas agreed there was considerable confusion in this area. Recalling that all Member States and UN agencies are committed to the Global Harmonization System of Chemical Classification, he noted that the GHS work, lead by OECD, on “environmentally hazardous substances” (i.e. water pollutants), including mixtures, had been completed. The corresponding multimodal transport text was being developed by the UN Committee of Experts and would be adopted in December 2002. Thereafter, that text should be used as a new section 2.10 in the IMDG Code and as a new Annex III to MARPOL. Annex III should not again be an adaptation of Annex II. A correspondence group and new guidelines were unnecessary. Individually designated MARINE POLLUTANTS should remain in the IMDG Code, as now. When the GHS criteria are in place in the Code, it would be for Member States or interested industry parties to make submissions to the Sub-Committee after appropriate tests to designate new MARINE POLLUTANT substances or to delete existing ones. No new group of scientific experts should be established. 3.53 After some consideration of the issue, the Sub-Committee, noting that as the new GHS criteria was about to be adopted, decided to await the finalization of the GHS work. 3.54 The representative of the United Kingdom expressed his concern over the decision of the Sub-Committee for not agreeing to review the parameters concerning the classification of environmental factors as proposed in DSC 6/3/27, paragraph 4. REVIEW OF THE MEDICAL FIRST AID GUIDE FOR USE IN ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DANGEROUS GOODS (MFAG) 3.55 The Sub-Committee recalled that the Committee, at its sixty-ninth session (11 to 20 May 1998), adopted, in accordance with resolution A 717 (17), a revised text of the Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG), which had been approved by the Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods at its third session (9 to 13 February 1998). Member Governments were invited to bring the revised text of the MFAG to the attention of all concerned to enable industry to become familiar with the new text in advance of its formal association with Amendment 30 through MSC/Circ. 857/Rev.1 dated 11 June 1998. 3.56 The Sub-Committee, noting that it was only in May 1998 that the Committee had adopted the revised Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG) and further noting the views of the delegate from Bahamas that he was aware of problems with the previous Guide, but not with revised version, decided that, it would be prudent to update the Guide, if necessary, rather than undertake the exercise of a thorough review of it. 3.57 The Sub-Committee, noting that as the WHO was in the process of revising the International Medical Guide for Ships (IMGS) and it would be more appropriate to refer the revised MFAG to WHO for their comments in the context of accuracy and adequacy of the provisions of the Guide, instructed the Secretariat to liaise with the Secretariat of WHO and report the outcome, if possible, by the next session of the Sub-Committee.

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NEXT SESSION OF THE E & T GROUP 3.58 This issue was discussed under agenda item 11 (see paragraph 11.16). 4 REVISION OF THE EMERGENCY SCHEDULES (EmS) 4.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that DSC 5, having considered the work method for the revision of the Emergency Schedules, concurred with the proposal of Germany (DSC 5/13, paragraphs 4.10 and 4.11) and:

.1 invited the EmS Working Group to compile all drafted parts of the revised

Emergency Schedules, (including the proposed design);

.2 established a Correspondence Group, under the co-ordination of Germany, for the revision of the Emergency Schedules intersessionally with the term of reference developed by the Working Group;

.3 urged the delegations to join the Correspondence Group and involve competent

rescue personnel, experienced seafarers, as well as chemical experts in the work;

.4 invited the co-ordinator of the Correspondence Group to prepare the draft of the revised EmS, based on the contributions from the members of the Group, for consideration at DSC 6; and

.5 urged the members of the Correspondence Group to finalize the work on the

revision of the EmS Guide on schedule for DSC 7. 4.2 The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Correspondence Group (DSC 6/4) and related documents prepared by the Correspondence Group, that is, DSC 6/4/1 (The Revised EmS Guide) and DSC 6/INF.3 (The Allocation of UN Numbers to the Revised EmS Guide) and took decisions as stated in the ensuing paragraphs. 4.3 The Sub-Committee accepted the proposed new title (DSC 6/4, paragraph 16.1) for the recommendations: “The EmS Guide”. 4.4 The Sub-Committee considered (DSC 6/4, paragraph 16.2) the draft of the revised Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide), as developed by the Correspondence Group and submitted with DSC 6/4/1, and referred it to the working group established under this agenda item for detailed consideration and finalization. 4.5 The United Kingdom (DSC 6/4/3), noting that not all the text in the revised EmS Guide (DSC 6/4/1) was agreed by the correspondence group, offered comments on the report of the Correspondence Group (DSC 6/4) and the draft EmS Guide and schedules attached at annex to document (DSC 6/4/1) and supported the establishment of a Working Group at DSC 6 to finalize the text of the EmS Guide. 4.6 IAEA (DSC 6/4/2) suggested changes to the draft of the Revised EmS Guide (DSC 6/4/1, annex) for class 7 radioactive material which were developed by the IAEA with the assistance of international radioactive material transport experts from IAEA Member States and involved international organizations.

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4.7 The Sub-Committee noted the Allocation Table listing all UN numbers (as listed in chapter 3.2 of the IMDG Code) (DSC 6/4, paragraph 16.3) with reference to their appropriate EmS Schedule numbers as developed by the Correspondence Group and submitted with DSC 6/INF.3. 4.8 The Sub-Committee noted the square brackets in the draft EmS Guide and the Allocation Table (DSC 6/4, paragraphs 16.4 and 16.5) and referred it to the Working Group established under this agenda item for detailed consideration.

4.9 The Sub-Committee noted the problems of the Correspondence Group (DSC 6/4, paragraph 16.6) in assigning EmS to such dangerous goods listed under one UN number for which the subsidiary risks (flammability, toxicity, water-reactivity) depend on the nature of the contents of the package. 4.10 The Sub-Committee noted that the Correspondence Group (DSC 6/4, paragraph 16.7) was not able to develop requirements for the stowage of water-reactive materials in cargo-spaces, in particular, under deck on passenger ships, protected by fixed water-based fire-extinguishing systems. 4.11 The Sub-Committee also noted that the Correspondence Group (DSC 6/4, paragraph 16.8) was not able to consider the matter pertaining to substances transported without any mass limit which have a potential to explode and are allowed to be carried on board passenger ships. 4.12 The Sub-Committee further noted that the Correspondence Group (DSC 6/4, paragraph 16.9) agreed to accept that IAEA would handle matters regarding radioactive material. However, the Correspondence Group got no additional expert input regarding the matter of radioactive monitoring equipment. Therefore, some technical advice concerning the recommendations for emergency involving radioactive material was still missing. 4.13 The Sub-Committee noted that FP 44, in considering the draft schedules, was of the opinion (FP 44/19, paragraph 18.3) that since the Correspondence Group had not finalized its work and that it would be premature to consider the draft fire schedules at that session, invited Members to submit comments to FP 45. 4.14 The Sub-Committee approved, in principle, the draft revised Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide) (DSC 6/4/1), endorsed the report of the EmS Correspondence Group (DSC 6/4), and referred the draft revised EmS Guide to the Working Group for finalization. 4.15 The Sub-Committee noted the information provided by Germany (DSC 6/INF.4) on experiments done to study the effect of typical fire-fighting media on board ships on selected burning water-reactive cargoes and agreed to change the title of the annex to read: Grouping of classes 4.2 and 4.3 substances based on their hazard in emergency.

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Establishment of a working group 4.16 The Sub-Committee established a Working Group, under the Chairmanship of Mr. Hoefer, Germany, with the following terms of reference:

.1 finalize the draft EmS Guide taking into consideration documents DSC 6/4, DSC 6/4/1, DSC 6/4/2, DSC 6/4/3, DSC 6/INF.3 and DSC 6/INF.4 and comments made during the plenary;

.2 consider the retention or deletion of the text within the square brackets in the EmS

Guide and Allocation Table;

.3 consider issues regarding radioactive materials taking into consideration proposals from IAEA (DSC 6/4/2);

.4 review the Allocation Table listing all UN numbers of chapter 3.2 of the IMDG

Code with reference to their appropriate EmS Schedule numbers;

.5 develop a proposal for the consideration of safety aspects concerning the stowage of water-reactive materials in cargo-spaces protected by fixed water-based fire-extinguishing systems (in particular, under deck on passenger ships) taking into consideration DSC 6 /INF.4;

.6 consider the matter pertaining to substances transported without any mass limit

which have a potential to explode and are allowed to be carried on board passenger ships; and

.7 advise on the problems in assigning EmS to dangerous goods listed under one UN

number for which the subsidiary risks (flammability, toxicity, water-reactivity) depend on the nature of the contents of the package.

4.17 On receiving the report of the Working Group (DSC 6/WP.2 and DSC 6/WP.7), the Sub-Committee took action as indicated in the following paragraphs. 4.18 The Sub-Committee noted that the group considered the draft EmS Guide section by section taking into account the report of the correspondence group (DSC 6/4 and DSC 6/4/1) and documents DSC 6/4/2 (IAEA) and DSC 6/4/3 (United Kingdom). 4.19 The Sub-Committee noted that the group considered the detailed proposal from the IAEA (DSC 6/4/2) on Class 7 radioactive materials and discussed a wide range of issues on emergency procedures involving radioactive cargoes. 4.20 It was recognized that the most hazardous radioactive materials are transported in packages designed to withstand significant accidental impacts (e.g. fully engulfed in flames of 800oC for 30 minutes). It was also recognized that radioactive materials transported in less robust packages are of sufficiently low quantity, activity or concentration so as to pose a relatively low risk to individuals exposed under accident conditions. 4.21 The Sub-Committee noted that some Class 7 cargoes are now required to be transported under the INF Code regulations and, in this regard, requirements for special shipboard emergency plans are defined under the Code. Thus, for materials regulated under the INF Code, no EmS Schedule would be applicable.

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4.22 In considering whether radiation monitoring equipment should be carried on board non-INF Code ships, the Sub-Committee, noting the above discussion and that trained and qualified personnel are necessary to operate such equipment and keep it properly calibrated, concurred with the group's opinion that a general regulatory requirement should not be developed for carrying such monitoring equipment. 4.23 In regard to the need for special fire-fighting materials to be carried on board ships, the Sub-Committee concurred with the group's view that ships carrying cargoes containing LITHIUM (UN 1415) and MAGNESIUM POWDER (UN 1418) should carry special fire-fighting material in order to extinguish a fire involving such cargoes. In noting that such a requirement is not listed in the Dangerous Goods List within the IMDG Code, the Sub-Committee agreed to the proposed text set out in annex 2 to document DSC 6/WP.2. 4.24 After considering the draft revised EmS Guide (DSC 6/4/1), as amended by the group (set out in annexes 1, 3 and 4 of document DSC 6/WP.2 and annex 2 of document DSC 6/WP.7), the Sub-Committee approved the draft revised EmS Guide, as set out in annex 3, with a view to associating the Guide with Amendment 31-02 to the IMDG Code and for submission to MSC 75 for adoption. REVIEW OF THE ALLOCATION TABLE 4.25 The Sub-Committee agreed to the allocations of UN numbers (DSC 6/INF.3) to the EmS Schedules of the Revised EmS Guide, as amended by the group (DSC 6/WP.7, annex 1), with a view to revising column (15) of the Dangerous Goods List accordingly. 4.26 It was particularly noted that, according to the IMDG Code for AEROSOLS (UN1950) and RECEPTACLES, SMALL, CONTAINING GAS (gas cartridges) (UN 2037), the subsidiary risks (flammability and toxicity) depend on the nature of the contents of the package. A correct allocation of these UN numbers to fire or spillage schedules is impossible and the group decided to stay on the safe side and assume the most dangerous properties. In this context, the Sub-Committee agreed that additional UN numbers should be created to differentiate these dangerous goods entries according to the hazards that are relevant for emergency procedures (e.g. by creation of additional UN numbers). STOWAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS Water-reactive cargoes 4.27 The Sub-Committee noted the group's discussion regarding the conflict between the stowage conditions of water-reactive cargoes and their reactivity under specific fire-fighting installations on board ships. It was recognized that the aforementioned hazard could not be solved by a revision of the EmS Guide, but would have to be considered by the Sub-Committee as a separate matter.

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4.28 In noting the group’s view on this matter, the Sub-Committee welcomed the informal initiative by the delegation of Germany to host a specialized working group on this issue* and Members were invited to submit proposals in this regard to the Committee in accordance with the Guidelines on the organization and method of work. The FP Sub-Committee was invited to note the above discussion. Carriage of cargoes that have the potential to explode on passenger ships 4.29 The Sub-Committee noted that the group discussed the hazards of substances which have a potential to explode and are allowed to be carried on board passenger ships. The Sub-Committee felt that this matter was outside the scope of the working group. However, Members were invited to submit proposals in this regard to the Committee in accordance with the Guidelines on the organization and method of work. FORMAT OF THE NEW EMS GUIDE 4.30 The Sub-Committee noted that the group had a general discussion on the format of the new EmS Guide taking into account the format of the existing EmS published in the 2000 Edition of the Supplement to the IMDG Code. In this regard, the Sub-Committee agreed with the group's view that each EmS Schedule should have its own page and that the facing page should contain the UN numbers applicable to that EmS Schedule. In addition, to avoid confusion, the title of the facing page should also contain the same title to which it applies. The Secretariat was instructed accordingly. 5 REVIEW OF THE BC CODE, INCLUDING EVALUATION OF PROPERTIES

OF SOLID BULK CARGOES 5.1 The Sub-Committee noted that MSC 72 approved MSC/Circ.962 on amendments to the BC Code, the draft of which had been prepared by DSC 5 (DSC 5/13, annex). Review of BC Code 5.2 The Sub-Committee recalled that, at the last session (DSC 5/13, paragraph 5.37), it had re-established the correspondence group under the co-ordination of Australia with the revised terms of reference, as set out in annex 6 of DSC 5/13, for the continuation of the work on the review of the BC Code. MSC 72 (MSC 72/23, paragraph 11.14) endorsed the action. 5.3 The Sub-Committee, having briefly discussed the matter of the review of the BC Code, referred the report of the working group at DSC 5 (DSC 6/5), the correspondence group’s report (DSC 6/5/1) and the submission by Japan (DSC 6/5/5) to the working group for detailed consideration. * Co-ordinator:

Dr. Thomas Höfer C/o BgVV-823 Federal Institute for Health Protection of Consumers and Veterinary Medicine Thielallee 88-92 D-14195 Berlin Germany E-mail: thomas.hoefer@bgvv.de Phone: (+)49-188-8412-3267 Fax : (+)49-188-8412-3685

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Procedures for evaluating the liquefaction potential of solid bulk cargoes 5.4 The Sub-Committee recalled that at its fourth session, (DSC 4/14, paragraph 5.17), it had considered the proposal by Japan (DSC 4/5/5) on new procedures for evaluating liquefaction potential of solid bulk materials. However, the proposal was not fully supported due to the reasons as stated in paragraph 5.33 of DSC 4/14. DSC 4, in order to progress the matter, established a correspondence group under the co-ordination of Japan with the terms of reference as set out in annex 3 of document DSC 4/14. DSC 5 noted the progress report on the work of the correspondence group and information provided by Poland (DSC 5/INF.10) and approved the continuation of the work by the correspondence group for submission of the report to DSC 6. 5.5 The Sub-Committee, in considering the report of the correspondence group (DSC 6/5/3), noted concerns raised by some delegations that sufficient number of cargoes were not tested. 5.6 The delegate of Japan pointed out that materials for the test were investigated in these years for the work of the group, however, there were not many materials suitable for the evaluation of the effectiveness of the test, in addition, proposed to change the name of the test procedure from “Liquefaction Potential” to “Liquefaction Material Identification Test”. 5.7 The Sub-Committee referred documents DSC 6/5/3 and DSC 4/5/5 to the working group for further detailed consideration. Liquefaction of a cargo of copper ore-concentrate 5.8 The Sub-Committee recalled that, at the last session (DSC 5/13, paragraph 5.10), in considering document DSC 5/5/1 (Austria), it had agreed that the matters of paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3 of the document needed further consideration and invited Austria to provide more detailed information and to submit a proposal to DSC 6. Members were also invited to submit their comments on DSC 5/5/1 to this session. 5.9 Having considered the matter, the Sub-Committee agreed in principle with the proposal by Austria (DSC 6/5/2) and instructed the working group to finalize the proposed text (DSC 6/5/2, paragraph 15) and include it in the draft revised BC Code. Transport of Ilmenite sand in bulk 5.10 The Sub-Committee noted the report by Finland (DSC 6/5/4) on the incidents occurred during transportation of ilmenite sand in bulk, which were caused by shifting of the cargo probably because of liquefaction, and referred the document to the working group for consideration. Establishment of the Working Group 5.11 The Sub-Committee established a Working Group under the chairmanship of Capt. J. D. Troyat (France), with the following terms of reference:

.1 to consider in detail documents DSC 6/5, DSC 6/5/1, DSC 6/5/2 and DSC 6/5/5, relating to the work on the revision of the BC Code;

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.2 to consider documents DSC 6/5/3 and DSC 4/5/5 on the new procedures for evaluating liquefaction potential of solid bulk materials by Japan as low priority and document DSC 6/5/4 on transport of llmenite sand in bulk, and provide comments and proposals for the Sub-Committee to take decision; and

.3 to work through the time available and present a report to plenary on the issues

indicated in .1 and .2 above on Thursday morning 19 July 2001; and further prepare a finalized draft revised BC Code, which should be based on decisions taken at plenary on the issues indicated in .1 above, for submission to DSC 7 for consideration and approval with a view to adoption by MSC 76.

5.12 On receiving the report of the Working Group (DSC 6/WP.4), the Sub-Committee decided to refer it to the next session for detailed consideration. Based upon the oral presentation by the Chairman of the Working Group, the Sub-Committee took action as indicated in the following paragraphs. Fixed fire-extinguishing systems for seed cake cargoes 5.13 Regarding the modification of Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguishing systems for seed cake cargoes (DSC 6/WP.4, paragraph 8.4), the Sub-Committee, while considering that such measures would be impracticable and that it would be unrealistic to fit such an extended fixed fire-extinguishing system, agreed that such requirement could be regarded as an interpretation of the requirements for fixed fire extinguishing systems in chapter II-2 of SOLAS and instructed the Secretariat to inform the FP Sub-Committee accordingly. 5.14 The delegation of the United Kingdom, noting with concern the comments raised by Japan in document (DSC 6/5/5), pointed out that the BC Code is recommendatory in nature and therefore individual administrations can decide the extent to which the advice in the Code is relevant for a particular cargo. Secondly, regarding the fire-extinguishing systems recommended for the carriage of seed cake, the United Kingdom delegation did not consider that the advice relating to carbon dioxide extension pipes is an interpretation of the fixed fire-extinguishing system requirements prescribed in SOLAS chapter II-2. The delegation therefore proposed that the recommendation to fit extension pipes should be considered in association with the length of the voyage and the ambient cargo temperatures and therefore did not see that referral of this issue to the FP Sub-Committee is necessary or appropriate. Draft revised BC Code 5.15 The Sub-Committee agreed that part of the draft revised BC Code, as prepared by the Working Group, will be submitted to DSC 7 for consideration. 6 CARGO SECURING MANUAL Safety aspects of ballast water management – Cargo related matters 6.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 71 had requested the Sub-Committee to provide advise on whether the safety of cargo securing in relation to ballast water exchange management plan could be addressed in the cargo securing manual as proposed by IACS in document MEPC 41/9/2.

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6.2 The Sub-Committee recalled further that, at its last session (DSC 5/13, paragraph 6.3), it had agreed that it was premature to consider this matter since there was not sufficient data and information, and deferred the matter to this session for further consideration, inviting Member Governments to submit their comments and proposals to DSC 6. MSC 72 endorsed the Sub-Committee’s action on this issue. 6.3 The Sub-Committee, agreed to defer the matter to DSC 7, noting that still no sufficient data and information was available. Amendments to Annex 13 of the CSS Code 6.4 The Sub-Committee recalled that, at its last session, it had prepared draft amendments to Annex 13 of the CSS Code to refine the advanced calculation methods (DSC 5/13, annex 7) for approval by MSC 72. MSC 72 (MSC 72/23, paragraph 11.7), however, having considered MSC 72/11/2 (Germany) identifying a number of inconsistencies in the proposed amendments, referred the document to the Sub-Committee instructing it to reconsider the proposed amendments to the CSS Code and advise MSC 75 accordingly. 6.5 Germany (DSC 6/1/1) proposed revised draft amendments to Annex 13 of the CSS Code and the United States submitted a document (DSC 6/1/2) commenting on the proposal contained in the German proposal. 6.6 The delegate of the United Kingdom expressed concern at some issues in the documents submitted by Germany and the United States. One of the principal issues to be considered was the reference to the securing of cargo in accordance with Annex 5 of the Code and the reduction of the safety factor of 1.5 to 1.35 in paragraph 5 of Annex 13 and where this factor should be used. 6.7 The Sub-Committee established a drafting group to prepare revised draft amendments to Annex 13 to the CSS Code, using documents DSC 6/6/1 and DSC 6/6/2 as a basic text and taking into account comments made in plenary. 6.8 On receiving the report of the drafting group (DSC 6/WP.6), the Sub-Committee agreed with the draft amendments to Annex 13 to the CSS Code (DSC 6/WP.6, annex) as amended and set out at annex 4, for submission to MSC 75 for approval. Cargo information and securing of cargoes inside cargo units 6.9 The Sub-Committee recalled that, at its last session, it had considered document DSC 5/6/2 (Norway) and confirmed the necessity to improve the situation on cargo stowage and securing and agreed to further consider the matter at this session and invited MSC to extend the target completion date of this item to 2002 with a change of the title to “Cargo Stowage and Securing”. 6.10 The Sub-Committee noted that MSC 73 (MSC 73/21, paragraph 18.8) considered the proposed change of the work programme item’s title and document MSC 73/18/9 (Norway) supporting such change and decided to retain the item’s title “Cargo Securing Manual” and advised the Sub-Committee that, in dealing with this item, the Sub-Committee could address only small additional issues.

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6.11 The Sub-Committee, having briefly discussed the matter, agreed to invite Norway to propose to include a new corresponding item in the Sub-Committee’s work programme in accordance with the Committee’s Guidelines (MSC/Circ.931). 7 CASUALTY AND INCIDENT REPORTS AND ANALYSIS 7.1 Based on document DSC 6/7/1 (Secretariat) containing a list of documents DSC 5 deferred, owing to lack of time, to this session for consideration, the Sub-Committee dealt with all matters together with submissions to the current session. Incident reports 7.2 Canada (DSC 5/7), reporting on Cargo Transport Units (CTUs) under fumigation but undeclared as such, invited the Sub-Committee to take note of this problem and invite MSC to issue a circular reminding agents, shippers, terminal operators and ship owners of the relevant provisions of the IMDG Code and highlight the safety concern that improper procedures of fumigation and misdeclaration of CTU’s under fumigation could have on the persons involved in the handling of these Cargo Transport Units. 7.3 IAPH and ICHCA (DSC 6/7/4), commenting on DSC 5/7 (Canada), pointed out that response received from their members indicated that the typical procedural mistakes, as reported by Canada regarding fumigated Cargo Transport Units and the potential risks thereof, are common to many ports and terminals and pledged their support for a circular to be issued as requested by Canada (DSC 5/7, paragraph 7). 7.4 Estonia and Finland (DSC 5/7/3) invited the Sub-Committee to note the brief summary of a charcoal fire on board a Finnish ro-ro passenger ship, which, it is believed, was caused by self-ignition of charcoal. 7.5 Belgium (DSC 5/7/6), reporting on an explosion on board a Maltese ship where two seafarers were killed and one badly injured, pointed out that the cargo loaded on the ship was declared on the Bill of Loading as “Iron Oxide Fines” which only comprised 40% of the cargo that was loaded and the remaining 60% being direct reduced iron (DRI) fines. 7.6 The delegation of Germany highlighted the problem of dangerous goods not declared properly. Noting the incident reports submitted under the agenda item, that delegation raised a question on how to proceed with these reports and suggested that the reports be summarized by the Secretariat to enable the Sub-Committee to look for appropriate action. 7.7 Netherlands (DSC 6/INF.6) informed the Sub-Committee of a serious accident, which occurred in a Netherlands fireworks plant where one of the results of the investigation showed that the classification of fireworks was not always correct. 7.8 Some delegations were of the view that these incident reports should be submitted to the casualty and investigation working group, which works under the FSI Sub-Committee for detailed consideration. 7.9 Others were of the view that these casualty and incident reports highlight concerns associated with the transport of dangerous goods, and should be considered by the Sub-Committee, which has the expertise to deal with them.

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7.10 After some debate on the issue, the Sub-Committee agreed to invite the Committee to advise whether these incident reports should be submitted to the FSI Sub-Committee and the Sub-Committee. 7.11 The Sub-Committee agreed that in order to alert Administrations and other parties concerned to the dangers involved in handling dangerous goods, and to expedite the matters, the information on incidents would be disseminated by means of a DSC Circular and instructed the Secretariat to act accordingly. Container inspection programmes 7.12 The Sub-Committee noted the reports on the results of container inspection programmes carried out by Netherlands (DSC 5/7/1) in 1998, Canada (DSC 5/7/2) in 1998 and 1999, United States (DSC 5/7/4) in 1998 and United Kingdom (DSC 5/7/5) in 1999. 7.13 The Sub-Committee further noted results of inspection programmes carried out by Chile (DSC 6/7) in 2000, Spain (DSC 6/7/2) in 2001, Belgium (DSC 6/7/3) in 2000, Finland (DSC 6/7/5) in 1999 and 2000, United States (DSC 6/7/6) in 1999, Norway (DSC 6/7/7) in 2000, Canada (DSC 6/7/8) in 2000. 7.14 The Sub-Committee instructed the Secretariat to prepare a consolidated report on the results of container inspection programme submitted by Member Governments and submit to DSC 7 for analysis. 7.15 The Sub-Committee urged Governments, especially those who have not yet carried out container inspection programmes, to do so and submit relevant information in accordance with MSC/Circ.859. 8 DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTRUMENT FOR MULTIMODAL TRAINING

REQUIREMENTS 8.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that, at its fourth session, in considering draft text for a new Section 28 (training) for inclusion in the IMDG Code (DSC 4/WP.4/Add.1, annex), it had concluded that it was premature to be approved since there were parts to be clarified and amended. The draft text was separated from the tables, finalized by E & T Group and subsequently incorporated in chapter 1.3 of Amendment 30 to the IMDG Code, while the tables were deferred to DSC 5 for further consideration. Owing to lack of time, DSC 5 deferred consideration of the matter to this session. 8.2 The Sub-Committee, having considered the matter, agreed to incorporate the tables (DSC 6/8, annex), as amended, and referred them to the E & T Group for finalization and incorporation in Amendment 31-02 to the IMDG Code. Implementation of the IMDG Code by shore-side parties 8.3 The Sub-Committee recalled that, owing to lack of time at its last session, it had deferred to this session, the consideration of document DSC 5/8 (ICHCA) which was also submitted to MSC 72 (MSC 72/18/2). 8.4 The Sub-Committee noted that, following discussions on the proposal by ICHCA (MSC 72/18/2), MSC 73 requested the Secretary-General to communicate with the Director-General of ILO informing him of the Committee’s consideration concerning the

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mandatory application of the IMDG Code and, in this context, explore possible avenues for future co-operation. In addition, MSC 73 decided to refer document MSC 72/18/2 (ICHCA) to DSC 6 for detailed consideration, taking into account the Committee’s decision relevant to the mandatory application of the IMDG Code, and advise MSC 75 accordingly. 8.5 The Sub-Committee further noted that in response to the Secretary-General’s communication, the Director-General of ILO (MSC 74/18/2) had expressed ILO’s willingness to co-operate with IMO and suggested that the technical services of the two organizations discuss further the necessary modalities for this co-operation. 8.6 The Sub-Committee, recalling its consideration, under agenda item 11, on making the IMDG Code mandatory, as decided by MSC 73, and further recognizing the need for the effective and proper implementation of the Code, acknowledged the importance of the training of all parties concerned, in particular, shore-side cargo interests involved in the transport chain to implement the relevant provisions of the IMDG Code. 8.7 The delegation of the United Kingdom stated that training of shore based personnel engaged in the transport of dangerous goods is a multi-modal issue and invited delegations to consider whether the matter should also be raised with the UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. 8.8 The ILO observer stated that the safety and health of workers ashore both inside and outside the port areas is of concern to the ILO and the ILO addresses these concerns through the application of relevant ILO Conventions and Recommendations and its safework programme. A number of ILO and IMO Conventions are relevant to the implementation of the IMDG Code by shore-side cargo interests and the training of shore-side personnel handling such cargoes and the enforcement of the relevant instruments are also necessary. The implementation of both the IMDG Code and ILO Conventions is of utmost importance for both the safety of ships and safety of shore-side personnel. The ILO therefore recommends an IMO/ILO Working Group be set up to explore the best possible way to ensure implementation of the relevant instruments, their enforcement and the training of shore-side personnel. 8.9 Having considered the matter, the Sub-Committee agreed that, at this stage, the Secretariats of the two organizations liase with each other and discuss the modalities for this co-operation and submit the outcome of the discussion to DSC 7 for consideration. 8.10 The Sub-Committee invited the Committee to endorse the action taken by the Sub-Committee and to extend the target completion date of this agenda item to 2002. 9 STOWAGE AND SEGREGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FREIGHT

CONTAINERS ON CONTAINERSHIPS WITH PARTIALLY WEATHERPROOF HATCHWAY COVERS

9.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that, at the last session, having considered the submission by Japan (DSC 5/2/1), it had agreed to develop stowage and segregation requirements for freight containers on containerships with partially weatherproof hatchway covers and invited MSC 72 to request the SLF Sub-Committee not to conclude the issue of the transport of dangerous goods for such cargo holds until the Sub-Committee has made an appropriate decision on the issue, and requested MSC 72 to include in its work programme, a corresponding item with a target completion date of 2001.

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9.2 The Sub-Committee noted that MSC 72 (MSC 72/23, paragraphs 11.2 and 21.15) endorsed the action taken by the Sub-Committee and further noted that SLF 43 (SLF 43/16, paragraphs 11.2.1 and 11.9), noting the outcome of DSC 5 and MSC 72 on the issue, instructed the LL Working Group to develop draft Guidelines on containership partially weather tight hatch covers for ships built after the adoption of the guidelines, taking into account all documents so far submitted and the outcome of DSC 6, FP 45 and DE 44 and submit to SLF 44 for consideration. 9.3 Japan (DSC 6/INF.2) provided information on the results of the investigation on stowage and segregation requirements for freight containers on containerships with partially weatherproof hatchway covers, which proposes the principles of on-deck stowage and segregation of dangerous goods on such ships, and further proposed draft amendments to the IMDG Code as set out in annex to document DSC 6/9/1. In this connection, Japan made presentation on the results of the above-mentioned investigation. 9.4 France (DSC 6/9/2), commenting on the basic principles proposed by Japan (DSC 6/INF.2, annex), proposed that attentive consideration should be given to those principles. 9.5 The delegation of Norway, however, was of the opinion that where there was leakage of gas into the hold, although correct drainage system in the hatch covers might lead the leakage away from the hold, believed that the proposals from Japan did not include sufficient preventive measures. 9.6 The Sub-Committee agreed to consider the matter in detail at DSC 7 and established a Correspondence Group co-ordinated by Japan* with the following terms of reference:

.1 identify any hazards due to the stowage of freight containers packed with dangerous goods on container ships fitted with partially weather-proof hatchway covers;

.2 investigate the records of the number and amount of spillages of dangerous goods

and consequences on such ships; .3 consider the need for and recommend any necessary principles for the stowage

and segregation of freight containers packed with dangerous goods on container ships fitted with partially weather-proof hatchway covers;

.4 evaluate anticipated cost and impact on the industry of possible changes to the

requirements for the stowage and segregation of freight containers on such ships;

* Mr. S. OTA (Co-ordinator of the correspondence group)

Chief of Cargo Handling and Transport Section Ship Equipment and Marine Environment Division National Maritime Research Institute 6-38-1, Shinkawa, Mitakashi, Tokyo 181-0004, Japan Tel: + 81-422-41-3619 Fax: + 81-422-41-3115 E-mail: ohta@srimot.go.jp

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.5 advise whether amendments to the IMDG Code and/or regulation 19 in new chapter II-2 of SOLAS or the development of separate guidelines would be more appropriate; and

.6 submit a report to DSC 7.

9.7 The Sub-Committee invited the Committee to extend the target completion date of this item to 2002, and further instruct the Secretariat to inform the SLF Sub-Committee accordingly. 10 DEVELOPMENT OF A MANUAL ON LOADING AND UNLOADING OF SOLID

BULK CARGOES FOR TERMINAL REPRESENTATIVES 10.1 The Sub-Committee noted that MSC 72 (MSC 72/23, paragraphs 2.13, 4.7 and 21.17), having considered the FAL Committee’s view and action on the development of a Manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal representatives, agreed that it should be developed by the DSC Sub-Committee with the co-operation of the SPI Working Group and included a corresponding item, with a target completion date of 2002, in the Sub-Committee’s work programme. 10.2 The Sub-Committee noted further that, on instruction by FAL 28, the SPI Working Group reviewed the proposed outline of a manual on loading and unloading of terminal representatives, as set out in document FAL 29/12, annex 2 and requested the Secretariat to submit it to DSC 6 for consideration (DSC 6/10). MSC 73 (MSC 73/21, paragraph 2.28) endorsed the FAL Committee’s action on this matter and encouraged Member Governments to participate in the work of this session of the Sub-Committee to assist with the development of the manual. 10.3 The Sub-Committee noted the proposed outline for a Manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal representatives (FAL 29/12, annex 2) and, having expressed its appreciation to the SPI Working Group for the work done, referred it to the working group for detailed consideration. Establishment of the working group 10.4 The Sub-Committee established the working group with the following terms of reference:

.1 to consider the relationship between the manual and the BLU Code; to avoid, unless absolutely necessary, duplication of provisions already in the BLU Code and any overlapping with the latter;

.2 develop the manual, taking into account the outline proposed by the SPI Working Group (FAL 29/12, annex 2);

.3 submit a report to the Sub-Committee for onward transmission to the next session

of the FAL Committee and the SPI Working Group for comments and contribution.

10.5 On receiving the report of the Working Group (DSC 6/WP.5), the Sub-Committee took action as indicated in the following paragraphs. 10.6 The Sub-Committee realized that, due to time constraints, it was not in a position to produce a fully developed document, but is yet confident that the outline (DSC 6/WP.5, annex) can form the proper basis of the manual.

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10.7 The Sub-Committee:

.1 requested the Secretariat to submit the outline of the manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal representatives, as set out in annex 5, to the SPI Working Group for comments and contributions, which should be reported to MSC 75 for further guidance; and

.2 urged members who participated in the Working Group to also make themselves

available for the next session of the SPI Working Group, as this would greatly facilitate the work in hand.

11 AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS CHAPTERS VI AND VII AND MARPOL ANNEX III

TO MAKE THE IMDG CODE MANDATORY 11.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that the Maritime Safety Committee, at its seventy-third session (MSC 73/21, paragraphs 7.11, 7.14 and 7.17), decided, in principle, to make the IMDG Code mandatory and instructed the Secretariat to prepare a document, stating the options open to the Committee on the procedure to be followed in order to ensure the entry into force date of the mandatory IMDG Code on 1 January 2004, as well as to the procedure to be followed for the adoption of future amendments to the Code, which should be in accordance with the provisions of SOLAS article VIII, for consideration by DSC 6 and submission of suitable recommendations to MSC 75 together with necessary amendments to SOLAS and the appropriately amended Code. Arrangements to ensure the entry into force of the mandatory IMDG Code on 1 January 2004 11.2 Contracting Governments to SOLAS present at this session of the Sub-Committee, noting that the Committee (MSC 73/21, paragraphs 7.11 and 7.14) had agreed that the entry into force date of the SOLAS amendments making the IMDG Code mandatory should be 1 January 2004 and bearing in mind that, under the circumstances, this date would be the earliest possible date for the Code to become mandatory and noting further the six-month requirement of SOLAS article VIII for circulation of draft amendments prior to their adoption, requested the Secretary-General to circulate the draft amendments to SOLAS chapters VI and VII (see paragraph 11.22) on making it mandatory in accordance with SOLAS article VIII (b)(i) for consideration, with a view to adoption at MSC 75. 11.3 The delegate of Cyprus informed the Sub-Committee that he did not have the credentials to attend this session as a contracting party to SOLAS. Procedure for the adoption of future amendments to the Code 11.4 The Sub-Committee, recalling that MSC 73 (MSC 73/21, paragraph 7.17) instructed DSC 6 to consider the various options stated in the documents submitted by Japan (MSC 73/7/1) and the Netherlands (MSC 72/11/1) and the procedure outlined by the Secretariat (MSC 73/21, paragraph 7.13) and advise MSC 75 accordingly, discussed the matter and instructed the Drafting Group to prepare procedures for the adoption of future amendments to the Code. 11.5 The Sub-Committee, noting that by following the above procedure and effective 1 January 2004 onwards, amendments to IMDG Code would enter into force on 1 January of every even year, that is, a year later than the amendments to other modal instruments governing

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the transport of dangerous goods (unless the modal agencies decided to delay by one year the entry into force date of the amendments), which enter into force on 1 January every odd year and in order to address this delay and to facilitate the multimodal transport of dangerous goods, recommended to the Committee, that at the time of adoption of the amendments and in order for SOLAS Contracting Governments to have an option to apply the amendments earlier, to include, in the MSC resolution on adoption of the amendments, an operative paragraph inviting such Governments to apply the adopted amendments on a voluntary basis pending their official entry into force. Envisaged sequence of events to make the IMDG Code mandatory and adopt future amendments to the Code 11.6 The Sub-Committee noted the sequence of events to make the IMDG Code mandatory and to adopt future amendments to the Code (also harmonizing them with the UN Recommendations), envisaged by the Secretariat (DSC 6/11, annex 1), and agreed with it as amended and set out in annex 6. 11.7 Some delegations referred to the difficulty which, they anticipated, would result from the need to amend a mandatory IMDG Code at intervals of two years. Attention was drawn to the need for legislative time to be allocated to the issue on a regular basis as a priority matter. Given the pressures on legislative time from other priority issues, there was a strong possibility that, over a period, countries would be out of step with one another and a ship would be faced with applying conflicting requirements to a single package or group of packages. Proposed draft amendments to SOLAS chapters VI and VII 11.8 The Sub-Committee noted the draft amendments (DSC 6/11, annex 2) to SOLAS chapter VII to make the IMDG Code mandatory and consequential amendments to SOLAS chapter VI, prepared by the Secretariat on the basis of the proposal submitted by Japan (MSC 73/7/1, annex). Consequential amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 11.9 The Sub-Committee agreed with the proposal by Norway that there was a need to make consequential amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 and, noting that as it is expected that the new chapter II-2 will be accepted on 1 January 2002 and enter into force on 1 July 2002 and noting further that it will be prudent to submit amendments to the new chapter II-2, for consideration by the Committee, after it has entered into force, instructed the Drafting Group to prepare consequential amendments to chapter II-2, for consideration, with a view to approval at MSC 75 and subsequent adoption at MSC 76. 11.10 In this context, the Sub-Committee invited FP 46 to consider and confirm the consequential amendments, prepared by the drafting group, to chapter II-2 and provide comments, if any, to MSC 75. How to reflect the recommendatory parts of the IMDG Code within it in its mandatory form 11.11 The Sub-Committee noted that MSC 73 (MSC 73/21, paragraph 7.15) had considered the issue of which parts of the Code should be made mandatory and which should continue to be recommendatory and agreed, as recommended by DSC 5 (DSC 5/13, paragraph 3.80), that the following provisions of the Code should remain recommendatory in the mandatory Code:

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.1 chapter 1.3 (Training); .2 chapter 2.1 (Explosives – Notes 1 to 4); .3 2.3.3 of chapter 2.3 (Determination of flashpoint); .4 chapter 3.2 (Columns 15 and 17 of the Dangerous Goods List); .5 chapter 3.5 (Transport Schedules); .6 5.4.5 of chapter 5.4 (Multimodal Dangerous Goods form); and .7 chapter 7.3 (Special provisions in the event of an incident and fire precautions involving dangerous goods). 11.12 The Sub-Committee, recalling the proposal by Japan (MSC 73/7/1) that, from the legal point of view, the whole of the Code should be mandatory and provisions of recommendatory nature should be so editorially expressed in the Code (e.g. using the word “should” instead of the word “shall”) as to clarify their status, agreed with the proposal and instructed the Secretariat to make necessary changes to the IMDG Code prior to its submission to MSC 75 for adoption. 11.13 The Sub-Committee also agreed to insert a paragraph in the Code to explicitly reflect those provisions of the Code which continue to be recommendatory in the mandatory IMDG Code and instructed the Drafting Group to prepare such a paragraph. Related amendments to MARPOL Annex III 11.14 The Sub-Committee noted that there were no special operational problems in implementing MARPOL Annex III through the mandatory IMDG Code under SOLAS and, noting further that as it was not possible to follow the two-year periodicity period to future amendments of the IMDG Code if it was decided that MSC and MEPC both adopt the Sub-Committee approved amendments, agreed that the Code should remain recommendatory, as at present, under MARPOL Annex III. 11.15 While on the issue of related amendments to MARPOL Annex III as a result of the mandatory application of the IMDG Code under SOLAS, the Sub-Committee invited the Marine Environment Protection Committee to consider the need for consequential amendments to MARPOL Annex III to harmonize it with that of the draft revised chapter VII of SOLAS (see paragraph 11.31). Future sessions of the Editorial and Technical Group 11.16 The Sub-Committee, noting that the UNCOE on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, at its December 2002 meeting, will adopt amendments to the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, which serve as a basis for amendment 32 to the Code and will be submitted to DSC 8 in 2003 for consideration, with a view to adoption at MSC 78 in 2004, agreed to have two E&T Group meetings in 2003, each of one week duration, one before and one after DSC 8, to prepare and finalize respectively, draft amendment 32, and invited the Committee to approve two one-week sessions of the E&T Group in 2003.

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11.17 The Sub-Committee, also noting that as only at its session in an odd year it would need to consider amendments to the Code, with a view to adoption by the Committee at its first session in an even year, noted that it might not be necessary, for the time being, for the E&T Group to meet every even year; however, there was a need for the Group to meet twice, for reasons stated in the fore-going paragraph, every odd year. While on the long-term work plan of the E&T Group, the Sub-Committee agreed to look into the possibility of reducing the duration of each session of the E&T Group. IMDG Code, chapter 1.3 (Training) 11.18 The Sub-Committee noted the importance of training of shore based personnel involved in the handling of dangerous goods for transport by sea, and agreed to discuss this issue under agenda item 8. Establishment of a drafting group 11.19 The Sub-Committee established a Drafting Group, under the chairmanship of Mr. Y. Sasamura (Japan) to:

.1 finalize the draft amendments to SOLAS chapter VII on making the IMDG Code mandatory and consequential amendments to chapter VI taking into account the relevant text of DSC 6/11 and comments made during the plenary;

.2 prepare draft MSC resolution on adoption of amendments to SOLAS, 1974, as

amended;

.3 prepare draft MSC resolution on adoption of the mandatory IMDG Code;

.4 consider consequential amendments to other instruments;

.5 consider means to reflect the recommendatory parts of the IMDG Code within its mandatory form;

.6 prepare draft procedures for future amendments to the mandatory IMDG Code;

and

.7 report to the plenary on Thursday, 19 July 2001. 11.20 On receiving the report of the Drafting Group (DSC 6/WP.1), the Sub-Committee took action as indicated in the ensuing paragraphs. Draft amendments to SOLAS chapters VI and VII to make the IMDG Code mandatory and related MSC resolution 11.21 The Sub-Committee noted that, having considered annex 2 to document DSC 6/11 (Secretariat) containing proposed draft amendments to SOLAS chapters VI and VII and taking into account comments made at the plenary, the Drafting Group had prepared the final draft amendments to SOLAS chapters VI and VII to make the IMDG Code mandatory, together with a draft MSC resolution on adoption of the proposed amendments.

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11.22 The Sub-Committee agreed to the draft amendments to SOLAS chapters VI and VII, including the related draft MSC resolution, set out in annex 7, for submission to MSC 75, in accordance with the procedures agreed in paragraph 11.2 above, with a view to adoption. Draft MSC resolution on the adoption of the mandatory IMDG Code 11.23 The Sub-Committee agreed to a draft MSC resolution on the adoption of the mandatory IMDG Code, given in annex 8 to which the text of the IMDG Code, as finalized by the E&T Group, would be attached. The Committee was invited to consider the draft MSC resolution, with a view to adoption. Consequential amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 11.24 The Sub-Committee noted that, taking into account comments made at the plenary on amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2, adopted by resolution MSC.99(73), consequential upon the reformatting of the IMDG Code, the Drafting Group had considered the matter and had prepared draft amendments to this chapter. 11.25 The Sub-Committee agreed to the draft amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2, given in annex 9, and, bearing in mind that the revised SOLAS chapter II-2 would enter into force on 1 July 2002, invited the FP Sub-Committee to confirm them for approval at MSC 75 and adoption at MSC 76. 11.26 With respect to class 5.2, the Sub-Committee agreed that Table 19.3 of the revised SOLAS regulation II-2/19 should be retained and a footnote should be added to indicate that the provision should apply to stowage on deck or open ro-ro spaces. 11.27 The Sub-Committee agreed that, with a view to reflect the provisions of the revised SOLAS chapter II-2, MSC/Circ.642 on Carriage of Dangerous Goods – Document of compliance with the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods under the provisions of regulation II-2/54 of SOLAS 74, as amended, should be revised accordingly. 11.28 The Secretariat was instructed to prepare a draft revised MSC/Circ.642 for submission to MSC 75 with a view to approval, as set out in annex 10. The revised MSC/Circ.642 should apply from 1 July 2002. 11.29 The Sub-Committee instructed the E & T Group to insert a new paragraph in section 1.1.1 of the IMDG Code explaining that although the cargo hold of a ship may be in accordance with SOLAS regulation II-2/54 for the hazard class of a particular substance, it shall only be stowed under deck when the stowage requirement for that substance permits under deck stowage. Draft amendments to the INF Code 11.30 The Sub-Committee agreed to draft amendments to the INF Code, given in annex 11, consequential to the SOLAS chapter VII amendments and invited the Committee to consider and approve them with a view to adoption by MSC 76.

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Related amendments to MARPOL Annex III 11.31 It was pointed out that, noting the decision of the plenary that the IMDG Code under MARPOL Annex III should remain recommendatory as at present, the Drafting Group had reviewed the existing text of Annex III but had found that there was no need to introduce any consequential changes as a result of the revision of SOLAS chapter VII, except updating the reference to the IMDG Code in the footnote to regulation 1. 11.32 The Sub-Committee agreed to the Drafting Group’s view in paragraph 11.31 above and conveyed it to MEPC 47 for endorsement. Draft amendments to the IMDG Code to reflect recommendatory parts 11.33 With a view to reflecting the recommendatory parts of the IMDG Code within its mandatory form, the Sub-Committee agreed with the draft new paragraph 1.1.1.11 to the IMDG Code (DSC 6/WP.1, annex 5), and referred it to the E&T Group for inclusion in the proposed mandatory IMDG Code, subject to editorial improvements. Procedure for the adoption of future amendments to the IMDG Code 11.34 Having considered the proposal by the Drafting Group, the Sub-Committee agreed with the following procedure for the adoption of future amendments to the mandatory IMDG Code:

.1 amendments to the mandatory IMDG Code should be adopted at two-year intervals

so that they may enter into force on the 1st January of even years, e.g. 1 January 2006, 1 January 2008 and so on;

.2 the DSC Sub-Committee, at a session which takes place in an odd year, prepares and

agrees to proposed amendments developed on the basis of the amendments approved by the UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and those proposed by Member Governments;

.3 the proposed amendments to the IMDG Code, so agreed by the DSC

Sub-Committee, are circulated by the Secretary-General to all IMO Members and Contracting Governments to SOLAS in accordance with SOLAS article VIII(b)(i) for consideration and adoption by the expanded MSC at its first session thereafter;

.4 proposed amendments, as may be adopted by the expanded MSC in accordance with

SOLAS article VIII(vi)(2)(bb), will enter into force 18 months later, i.e. on the 1st January of even years;

.5 one year prior to the date of entry into force of new amendments, Governments are

invited to apply them on a voluntary basis. During that period, the carriage of dangerous goods in compliance with either the IMDG Code in force or the Code incorporating the new amendments should be acceptable; and

.6 the MSC resolution on adoption of new amendments to the IMDG Code should

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11.35 The Committee was invited to approve the above proposed procedure, including the general authorization for circulation of the proposed amendments as mentioned in paragraph 11.34.3 above. 12 WORK PROGRAMME AND AGENDA FOR DSC 7 Work programme 12.1 The Sub-Committee noted its revised work programme as approved by MSC 74 (DSC 6/2/3, paragraph 8 and MSC 74/21, annex 19) and, after having evaluated the work carried out and the progress made during the session (DSC 6/WP.3), prepared a draft revised work programme and draft provisional agenda for DSC 7, in accordance with the Guidelines on the organization and method of the work (MSC/Circ.931 and MEPC/Circ.366), as set out in annex 12, for approval by the Committee. 12.2 While reviewing the work programme, the Sub-Committee agreed to invite the Committee and the MEPC, as appropriate, to: .1 delete the following work programme items, as work on them has been completed

or required no more action:

.1.1 item H.5 Revision of the Emergency Schedules (EmS)

.1.2 item H.7 Amendments to SOLAS chapters VI and VII and MARPOL Annex III to make the IMDG Code mandatory

.1.3 item L.1 Guidelines for the development of shipboard emergency

plans for marine pollutants

.2 extend the target completion date of the following work programme items:

.2.1 item H.2 Implementation of Annex III of MARPOL 73/78, to 2003

.2.2 item H.4 Development of an instrument for multimodal training requirements, to 2002

.2.3 item H.8 Stowage and segregation requirements for freight

containers on containerships with partially weather proof hatchway covers, to 2002

.3 change existing title and target completion date of the following work programme

items to:

.3.1 item H.1 Amendment 32-04 to the IMDG Code, its annexes and supplements (EmS, MFAG), to 2003.

12.3 The Sub-Committee agreed to invite the Committee to authorize two one-week sessions of the E&T Group in 2003, one before and one after DSC 8, to prepare and finalize respectively draft Amendment 32 to the IMDG Code (see paragraph 11.16).

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12.4 The Sub-Committee anticipated that working groups on the following subjects may be established at DSC 7: .1 review of the BC Code

.2 stowage and segregation requirements for freight containers with partially weather proof hatchway covers; and

.3 development of a manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for

terminal representatives. Date of next session 12.5 The Sub-Committee noted that its seventh session had been tentatively scheduled to take place from 23 to 27 September 2002. 13 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR 2002

In accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Maritime Safety Committee and its subsidiary bodies, the Sub-Committee unanimously elected Capt. Marin Petrov (Bulgaria) as Chairman and Mrs. Olga Pestel Lefèvre (France) as Vice-Chairman for the year 2002. 14 ANY OTHER BUSINESS 14.1 The Sub-Committee recalled that, at the last session, owing to lack of time, it had deferred documents DSC 5/12 and DSC 5/12/1 (Germany) to this session. Manual on structural deficiencies in CSC Containers 14.2 Spain (DSC 6/14/Rev.1) reporting that both the Approved Continuous Examination Programme (ACEP) and Periodic Examination Scheme (PES) for CSC container inspections were not being satisfactorily followed and that Spain had identified through its inspections that containers had serious structural deficiencies, proposed to develop a manual of structural deficiencies, which would serve as guidance for inspections under article VI of the CSC Convention. 14.3 ICS (DSC 6/14/1) provided the Sub-Committee with the ICS’s current inspection criteria (DSC 6/14/1, annex ) as reference material for consideration of the matter. 14.4 A number of delegations supported the view of Spain on the need for uniform container inspection criteria. 14.5 The Sub-Committee, agreeing that development of such criteria was necessary, invited Spain to propose the Committee to include a new corresponding item in the work programme of the Sub-Committee in accordance with the Committee's Guidelines (MSC/Circ.931). Material characteristics of CSC Safety Approval Plates 14.6 The Sub-Committee recalled that at DSC 4 (DSC 4/14, paragraph 13.2), having considered the document submitted by Germany (DSC 4/13), it had invited Germany to provide more information on the CSC safety approval plate made of self-adhesive aluminium foil, together with a draft CSC Circular, inviting Contracting Parties to the Convention to submit to

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IMO information on their implementation of the requirements for material characteristics of CSC Safety Approval Plate, so that the collated information can be circulated to all Contracting Parties. 14.7 The Sub-Committee considered the document submitted by Germany (DSC 5/12) and approved the draft CSC Circular (DSC 5/12, annex 2) as amended and set out at annex 13 for submission to MSC 75 for approval. Clarification and harmonized interpretation of CSC static test for longitudinal restraint 14.8 The Sub-Committee recalled that, at its fourth session (DSC 4/14, paragraph 13.5), it had considered the document submitted by Germany (DSC 4/13/1) and having agreed, in principle, to the proposal, invited Germany to submit a draft text for the harmonized interpretation of the longitudinal restraint (static) tests in Annex II.5 of the CSC Convention to DSC 6 for consideration with a view to amending CSC/Circ.100. 14.9 The Sub-Committee considered the document submitted by Germany (DSC 5/12/1) and agreed to the draft amendments to CSC/Circ.100 on Recommendations on Harmonized Interpretation and Implementation of the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972 (DSC 5/12/1, paragraph 3), as amended and set out at annex 14 for submission to MSC 75 for approval. ISTDG 14 14.10 The Sub-Committee noted the information by South Africa (DSC 6/INF.5) on the 14th International Symposium on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea and Inland Waterways (ISTDG), which is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg from 3 to 5 September 2001. Expressions of appreciation 14.11 The Sub-Committee expressed its appreciation to its outgoing Chairman Mr. J.H. Choi (Republic of Korea) and Vice-Chairman Mr. P. Van Lancker (Belgium) for their excellent contributions to the work of the Sub-Committee and wished them all the best for their future career. 15 ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COMMITTEE AND THE MEPC 15.1 The Committee is invited to:

.1 note the Sub-Committee’s recommendation to MEPC on the draft MSC/MEPC circular on Design suggestions for ballast water and sediment management options (paragraph 2.12);

.2 adopt the proposed amendment 31-02 to the IMDG Code in its mandatory form

(paragraph 3.50 and annex 2); .3 endorse the Sub-Committee’s action on the review of the Medical First Aid Guide

for use in accidents involving dangerous goods (MFAG) (paragraph 3.57); .4 adopt the draft revised Emergency Schedules Guide (EmS Guide) (paragraph 4.24

and annex 3)

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.5 note the Sub-Committee’s action on the issue of cargo-related safety aspects of

ballast water management (paragraph 6.3); .6 adopt the proposed amendments to the CSS Code (paragraph 6.8 and annex 4);

.7 advise whether incident reports involving dangerous goods should be submitted to

both the FSI Sub-Committee and the Sub-Committee (paragraphs 7.8 to 7.10); .8 endorse the Sub-Committee’s view and action on the implementation of the

IMDG Code by shore-side parties (paragraphs 8.6 to 8.9);

.9 note the outcome of the Sub-Committee’s consideration on the development of a manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal representatives and provide further guidance on the matter (paragraphs 10.6, 10.7 and annex 5);

.10 note the proposed arrangements to ensure the entry into force of the mandatory

IMDG Code on 1 January 2004 (paragraph 11.2); .11 agree to include, at the time of adoption of amendments to the IMDG Code and in

order for SOLAS Contracting Governments to have an option to apply the amendments earlier, in the relevant MSC resolution, an operative paragraph inviting such Governments to apply the adopted amendments on a voluntary basis pending their official entry into force (paragraph 11.5);

.12 agree with the proposed sequence of actions necessary to make the IMDG Code

mandatory and adopt future amendments thereto (paragraph 11.6 and annex 6); .13 endorse the Sub-Committee’s proposal on how to reflect the recommendatory

parts of the IMDG Code within it in its mandatory form (paragraphs 11.12, 11.13 and 11.33);

.14 note the Sub-Committee’s recommendation to MEPC on the issue of making the

IMDG Code mandatory under MARPOL annex III (paragraphs 11.14, 11.15 and 11.31);

.15 adopt the proposed amendments to SOLAS chapters VI and VII to make the

IMDG Code mandatory (paragraphs 11.22 and annex 7); .16 consider and adopt the draft MSC resolution on adoption of the mandatory IMDG

Code (paragraph 11.23 and annex 8); .17 approve the draft consequential amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 with a view

to adoption at MSC 76, taking into account comments and/or subject to confirmation by FP 46 (paragraphs 11.9, 11.10, 11.25 and annex 9);

.18 approve the draft revised MSC/Circ.642 on Carriage of Dangerous Goods –

Document of compliance with the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods under the provisions of regulation II-2/54 of SOLAS 74, as amended (paragraph 11.28 and annex 10);

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.19 approve the draft amendments to the INF Code, consequential to the SOLAS chapter VII amendments, with a view to adoption at MSC 76 (paragraph 11.30 and annex 11);

.20 approve the proposed procedure for the adoption of future amendments to the

IMDG Code, including the proposed general authorization for circulation of the proposed amendments as provided in paragraph 11.34.3 (paragraphs 11.34 and 11.35);

.21 approve the proposed draft CSC circular on Material characteristics of CSC Safety

Approval Plates (paragraph 14.7 and annex 13); .22 adopt the draft amendments to the Recommendations on harmonized

interpretation and implementation of the CSC Convention (CSC/Circ.100) (paragraph 14.9 and annex 14);

.23 concur with the Sub-Committee’s view on future sessions of the Editorial and

Technical Group (E&T Group) and authorize two one-week sessions of the E&T Group in 2003 (paragraphs 11.16, 11.17 and 12.3); and

.24 approve the report in general.

15.2 The Committee is also invited to review the proposed revised work programme of the Sub-Committee and the draft provisional agenda for DSC 7 (section 12 and annex 12).

15.3 The Marine Environment Protection Committee is invited to:

.1 consider the Sub-Committee’s recommendation on the draft MSC/MEPC circular on Design suggestions for ballast water and sediment management options and take appropriate action (paragraph 2.12);

.2 note the Sub-Committee’s action on making the IMDG Code mandatory under

SOLAS (paragraphs 11.1 to 11.33);

.3 concur with the Sub-Committee’s view on the issue of making the IMDG Code mandatory under MARPOL annex III (paragraphs 11.14, 11.15 and 11.31); and

.4 approve the draft revised work programme, as far as marine environment

protection related items are concerned (paragraphs 12.1, 12.2.1.2, 12.2.1.3, 12.2.2.1 and annex 12).

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ANNEX 1

AGENDA FOR THE SIXTH SESSION INCLUDING A LIST OF DOCUMENTS

1 Adoption of the agenda

Circular letter No. 2229 Secretariat Circular letter No. 2254 Secretariat DSC 6/1/Rev. Secretariat DSC 6/1/1 Secretariat DSC 6/J/1 Secretariat

2 Decisions of other IMO bodies

DSC 6/2 Secretariat DSC 6/2/1 Secretariat DSC 6/2/2 Secretariat DSC 6/2/3 Secretariat

3 Amendments to the IMDG Code, its annexes and supplements (EmS, MFAG),

including harmonization of the IMDG Code with the UN Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods

DSC 6/3 Secretariat DSC 6/3/1 Secretariat DSC 6/3/2 Germany DSC 6/3/3 Belgium DSC 6/3/4 Belgium DSC 6/3/5 Belgium DSC 6/3/6 Australia DSC 6/3/7 Germany DSC 6/3/8 Germany DSC 6/3/9 Germany DSC 6/3/10 Germany DSC 6/3/11 Germany DSC 6/3/12 France, United States, Belgium and Netherlands DSC 6/3/13 Germany DSC 6/3/14 Germany DSC 6/3/15 Germany DSC 6/3/16 CEFIC DSC 6/3/17 Germany DSC 6/3/18 United States DSC 6/3/19 United States DSC 6/3/20 France DSC 6/3/21 France DSC 6/3/22 United Kingdom DSC 6/3/23 United Kingdom

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DSC 6/3/24 United States DSC 6/3/25 Hong Kong, China DSC 6/3/26 United Kingdom DSC 6/3/27 United Kingdom DSC 6/INF.7 Canada

4 Revision of the Emergency Schedules (EmS)

DSC 6/4 Germany DSC 6/4/1 Germany DSC 6/4/2 IAEA

DSC 6/4/3 United Kingdom DSC 6/INF.3 Germany DSC 6/INF.4 Germany

DSC 6/WP.2 Working Group DSC 6/WP.7 Working Group 5 Review of the BC Code, including evaluation of properties of solid bulk cargoes DSC 6/5 Australia

DSC 6/5/1 Australia DSC 6/5/2 Austria DSC 6/5/3 Japan DSC 6/5/4 Finland DSC 6/5/5 Japan

DSC 6/WP.4 Working Group 6 Cargo Securing Manual

DSC 6/6 Secretariat DSC 6/6/1 Germany DSC 6/6/2 United States DSC 6/WP.6 Drafting Group

7 Casualty and incident reports and analysis DSC6/7 Chile

DSC 6/7/1 Secretariat DSC 6/7/2 Spain DSC 6/7/3 Belgium DSC 6/7/4 IAPH and ICHCA DSC 6/7/5 Finland DSC 6/7/6 United States

DSC 6/7/7 Norway DSC 6/7/8 Canada DSC 6/INF.6 Netherlands

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8 Development of an instrument for multimodal training requirements DSC 6/8 Secretariat 9 Stowage and segregation requirements for freight containers on containers with

partially waterproof hatchway covers DSC 6/9 Secretariat

DSC 6/9/1 Japan DSC 6/9/2 France

DSC 6/INF.2 Japan 10 Development of a manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal

representatives DSC 6/10 Secretariat DSC 6/WP.5 Working Group 11 Amendments to SOLAS Chapters VI and VII and MARPOL Annex III to make the

IMDG Code mandatory

DSC 6/11 Secretariat DSC 6/WP.1 Drafting Group 12 Work programme and agenda for DSC 7 DSC 6/WP.3 Chairman 13 Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2002 No document issued under this agenda item. 14 Any other business DSC 6/14/Rev.1 Spain DSC 6/14/1 ICS DSC 6/INF.5 South Africa

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15 Report to the Maritime Safety Committee

DSC 6/WP.8 Sub-Committee DSC 6/WP.8/Add.1 Sub-Committee DSC 6/15 Report Information papers DSC 6/INF.1 Lists of participants DSC 6/INF.8 List of documents

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ANNEX 2

DRAFT AMENDMENT 31-02 TO THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS

GOODS (IMDG) CODE

(This annex will be issued as DSC 6/15/Add.1.)

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ANNEX 3

DRAFT REVISED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR SHIPS CARRYING

DANGEROUS GOODS (THE EmS GUIDE)

(This annex will be issued as DSC 6/15/Add.2.)

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ANNEX 4

DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FOR CARGO STOWAGE AND SECURING (CSS CODE)

ANNEX 13

Methods to assess the efficiency of securing arrangements for non-standardized cargo

1 SCOPE OF APPLICATION 1 In paragraph 1, after the second sentence a new sentence is added as follows:

“All lashing assemblies used in the application of the methods described in this annex must be attached to fixed securing points or strong supporting structures marked on the cargo unit or advised as being suitable, or taken as a loop around the unit with both ends secured to the same side as shown in Annex 5, Figure 2 of the Code. Lashings going over the top of the cargo unit, which have no defined securing direction but only act to increase friction by their pre-tension, cannot be credited in the evaluation of securing arrangements under this annex.”

4 STRENGTH OF SECURING EQUIPMENT 2 In paragraph 4.2, the second sentence in the first sub-paragraph is replaced by the following text:

“Safe Working Load (SWL) may be substituted for MSL for securing purposes, provided this is equal to or exceeds the strength defined by MSL.”

3 In Table 1 (as amended by MSC/Circ. 812), "70% of breaking strength” on the line regarding web lashing is replaced by "50% of breaking strength”. 5 SAFETY FACTOR 4 Existing paragraph 5 is replaced by the following text and re-numbered as paragraph 6:

“When using balance calculation methods for assessing the strength of the securing devices, a safety factor is used to take account of the possibility of uneven distribution of forces among the devices or reduced capability due to the improper assembly of the devices or other reasons. This safety factor is used in the formula to derive the calculated strength (CS) from the MSL and shown in the relevant method used.

CS = MSL/safety factor

Notwithstanding the introduction of such a safety factor, care should be taken to use securing elements of similar material and length in order to provide a uniform elastic behaviour within the arrangement.”

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6 RULE-OF-THUMB METHOD 5 Existing paragraph 6 is re-numbered as paragraph 5. Existing sub-paragraphs 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 are re-numbered as 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 accordingly. 7 ADVANCED CALCULATION METHOD

6 After Table 3 the following text and formula are added:

“For length/speed combinations not directly tabulated, the following formula may be used to obtain the correction factor with v = speed in knots and L = length between perpendiculars in metres:

correction factor = ( 0.345·v / √L) + (58.62·L – 1034.5)/L2

This formula shall not be used for ship lengths less than 50 m or more than 300 m.”

7 Under the existing paragraph 7.2, the following text and a new table are added: “Friction contributes towards prevention of sliding. The following friction coefficients (µ) should be applied.

Table 5 – Friction coefficients

Materials in contact Friction coefficient, (µ )

timber-timber, wet or dry steel-timber or steel-rubber steel-steel, dry steel-steel, wet

0. 4 0. 3 0. 1 0.0

”

8 In paragraph 7.2.1, the text from (µ = 0.3 for steel-timber or steel-rubber) to (µ = 0.0 for steel-steel, wet) is deleted; “table 5” in the definition of f is replaced by “table 6”; and a formula is added under the definition of CS as follows:

CS =

9 Existing Table 5 is re-numbered as Table 6. 10 Under the re-numbered Table 6, the following text is added:

“As an alternative to using Table 6 to determine the forces in a securing arrangement, the method outlined in paragraph 7.3 can be used to take account of transverse and longitudinal components of lashing forces.”

11 In paragraph 7.2.3, under the definition of CS a formula is added:

“CS =

”

MSL1.5

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Caution: Securing devices, which have a vertical angle α of less than 45º in combination with horizontal angle β greater than 45º, should not be used in the balance of transverse tipping in the above formula. All symbols used in these formulae have the same meaning as defined in paragraph 7.2 except fy and fx, obtained from Table 7, and CS is as follows:

CS = A calculated example for this method is shown in Appendix 1.

Table 7 – fx-values and fy-values as a function of αααα, ββββ and µµµµ

Table 7.1 for µµµµ = 0.4 α β for

fy -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 β for

fx 0 0.67 0.80 0.92 1.00 1.05 1.08 1.07 1.02 0.99 0.95 0.85 0.72 0.57 0.40 90 10 0.65 0.79 0.90 0.98 1.04 1.06 1.05 1.01 0.98 0.94 0.84 0.71 0.56 0.40 80 20 0.61 0.75 0.86 0.94 0.99 1.02 1.01 0.98 0.95 0.91 0.82 0.70 0.56 0.40 70 30 0.55 0.68 0.78 0.87 0.92 0.95 0.95 0.92 0.90 0.86 0.78 0.67 0.54 0.40 60 40 0.46 0.58 0.68 0.77 0.82 0.86 0.86 0.84 0.82 0.80 0.73 0.64 0.53 0.40 50 50 0.36 0.47 0.56 0.64 0.70 0.74 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.72 0.67 0.60 0.51 0.40 40 60 0.23 0.33 0.42 0.50 0.56 0.61 0.63 0.64 0.64 0.63 0.60 0.55 0.48 0.40 30 70 0.10 0.18 0.27 0.34 0.41 0.46 0.50 0.52 0.52 0.53 0.52 0.49 0.45 0.40 20 80 -0.05 0.03 0.10 0.17 0.24 0.30 0.35 0.39 0.41 0.42 0.43 0.44 0.42 0.40 10 90 -0.20 -0.14 -0.07 0.00 0.07 0.14 0.20 0.26 0.28 0.31 0.35 0.38 0.39 0.40 0

Table 7.2 for µµµµ = 0.3 α β for

fy -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 β for

fx 0 0.72 0.84 0.93 1.00 1.04 1.04 1.02 0.96 0.92 0.87 0.76 0.62 0.47 0.30 90 10 0.70 0.82 0.92 0.98 1.02 1.03 1.00 0.95 0.91 0.86 0.75 0.62 0.47 0.30 80 20 0.66 0.78 0.87 0.94 0.98 0.99 0.96 0.91 0.88 0.83 0.73 0.60 0.46 0.30 70 30 0.60 0.71 0.80 0.87 0.90 0.92 0.90 0.86 0.82 0.79 0.69 0.58 0.45 0.30 60 40 0.51 0.62 0.70 0.77 0.81 0.82 0.81 0.78 0.75 0.72 0.64 0.54 0.43 0.30 50 50 0.41 0.50 0.58 0.64 0.69 0.71 0.71 0.69 0.67 0.64 0.58 0.50 0.41 0.30 40 60 0.28 0.37 0.44 0.50 0.54 0.57 0.58 0.58 0.57 0.55 0.51 0.45 0.38 0.30 30 70 0.15 0.22 0.28 0.34 0.39 0.42 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.43 0.40 0.35 0.30 20 80 0.00 0.06 0.12 0.17 0.22 0.27 0.30 0.33 0.33 0.34 0.35 0.34 0.33 0.30 10 90 -0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.19 0.21 0.23 0.26 0.28 0.30 0.30 0

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Table 7.3 for µµµµ = 0.2 α β for

fy -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 β for

fx 0 0.77 0.87 0.95 1.00 1.02 1.01 0.97 0.89 0.85 0.80 0.67 0.53 0.37 0.20 90 10 0.75 0.86 0.94 0.98 1.00 0.99 0.95 0.88 0.84 0.79 0.67 0.52 0.37 0.20 80 20 0.71 0.81 0.89 0.94 0.96 0.95 0.91 0.85 0.81 0.76 0.64 0.51 0.36 0.20 70 30 0.65 0.75 0.82 0.87 0.89 0.88 0.85 0.79 0.75 0.71 0.61 0.48 0.35 0.20 60 40 0.56 0.65 0.72 0.77 0.79 0.79 0.76 0.72 0.68 0.65 0.56 0.45 0.33 0.20 50 50 0.46 0.54 0.60 0.64 0.67 0.67 0.66 0.62 0.60 0.57 0.49 0.41 0.31 0.20 40 60 0.33 0.40 0.46 0.50 0.53 0.54 0.53 0.51 0.49 0.47 0.42 0.36 0.28 0.20 30 70 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.34 0.37 0.39 0.40 0.39 0.38 0.37 0.34 0.30 0.26 0.20 20 80 0.05 0.09 0.14 0.17 0.21 0.23 0.25 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.25 0.23 0.20 10 90 -0.10 -0.07 -0.03 0.00 0.03 0.07 0.10 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.17 0.19 0.20 0.20 0

Table 7.4 for µµµµ = 0.1 α β for

fy -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 β for

fx 0 0.82 0.91 0.97 1.00 1.00 0.97 0.92 0.83 0.78 0.72 0.59 0.44 0.27 0.10 90 10 0.80 0.89 0.95 0.98 0.99 0.96 0.90 0.82 0.77 0.71 0.58 0.43 0.27 0.10 80 20 0.76 0.85 0.91 0.94 0.94 0.92 0.86 0.78 0.74 0.68 0.56 0.42 0.26 0.10 70 30 0.70 0.78 0.84 0.87 0.87 0.85 0.80 0.73 0.68 0.63 0.52 0.39 0.25 0.10 60 40 0.61 0.69 0.74 0.77 0.77 0.75 0.71 0.65 0.61 0.57 0.47 0.36 0.23 0.10 50 50 0.51 0.57 0.62 0.64 0.65 0.64 0.61 0.56 0.53 0.49 0.41 0.31 0.21 0.10 40 60 0.38 0.44 0.48 0.50 0.51 0.50 0.48 0.45 0.42 0.40 0.34 0.26 0.19 0.10 30 70 0.25 0.29 0.32 0.34 0.35 0.36 0.35 0.33 0.31 0.30 0.26 0.21 0.16 0.10 20 80 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.17 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.19 0.19 0.17 0.15 0.13 0.10 10 90 -0.05 -0.03 -0.02 0.00 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.10 0

Table 7.5 for µµµµ = 0.0 α β for

fy -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 β for

fx 0 0.87 0.94 0.98 1.00 0.98 0.94 0.87 0.77 0.71 0.64 0.50 0.34 0.17 0.00 90 10 0.85 0.93 0.97 0.98 0.97 0.93 0.85 0.75 0.70 0.63 0.49 0.34 0.17 0.00 80 20 0.81 0.88 0.93 0.94 0.93 0.88 0.81 0.72 0.66 0.60 0.47 0.32 0.16 0.00 70 30 0.75 0.81 0.85 0.87 0.85 0.81 0.75 0.66 0.61 0.56 0.43 0.30 0.15 0.00 60 40 0.66 0.72 0.75 0.77 0.75 0.72 0.66 0.59 0.54 0.49 0.38 0.26 0.13 0.00 50 50 0.56 0.60 0.63 0.64 0.63 0.60 0.56 0.49 0.45 0.41 0.32 0.22 0.11 0.00 40 60 0.43 0.47 0.49 0.50 0.49 0.47 0.43 0.38 0.35 0.32 0.25 0.17 0.09 0.00 30 70 0.30 0.32 0.34 0.34 0.34 0.32 0.30 0.26 0.24 0.22 0.17 0.12 0.06 0.00 20 80 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.16 0.15 0.13 0.12 0.11 0.09 0.06 0.03 0.00 10 90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0

Remark: fx = cos α ⋅ sin β + µ ⋅ sin α fy = cos α ⋅ cos β + µ ⋅ sin α 14 The existing text under the heading “Advanced calculation method: calculated example” with the heading are deleted from section 7 and added in as new Appendix 1 to the Annex with modifications as following paragraphs 15 and 16.

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15 In new Appendix 1, the words “Advanced calculation method: calculated example” are replaced by the follows:

“Calculated example 1 (refer to paragraph 7.2, Balance of forces and moments)”

16 In new Appendix 1, calculated example 2 is added after calculated example 1 as follows:

“Calculated example 2

(refer to paragraph 7.3, Balance of forces – alternative method) A cargo unit of 68 t mass is stowed on timber (µ = 0.3) in the ‘tween deck at 0.7 L of a vessel. L = 160m, B = 24 m, v = 18 kn and GM = 1.5 m. Dimensions of the cargo unit are height = 2.4 m and width = 1.8 m. The external forces are: Fx = 112 kN, Fy = 312 kN, Fz = 346 kN. The top view shows the overall securing arrangement with eight lashings.

Calculation of balance of forces: No. MSL

(KN) CS

(KN) αααα ββββ fy Cs∗ fy fx Cs∗ fx

1 108 80 40° stbd 30° fwd 0.86 68.8 stbd 0.58 46.4 fwd

2 90 67 50° stbd 20° aft 0.83 55.6 stdb 0.45 30.2 aft

3 90 67 50° stbd 20° fwd 0.83 55.6 stdb 0.45 30.2 fwd

4 108 80 40° stbd 40° aft 0.78 62.4 stdb 0.69 55.2 aft

5 108 80 40° port 30° aft 0.86 68.8 port 0.58 46.4 aft

6 90 67 20° port 30° aft 0.99 66.3 port 0.57 38.2 aft

7 90 67 20° port 10° fwd 1.03 69.0 port 0.27 18.1 fwd

8 108 80 40° port 30° fwd 0.86 68.8 port 0.58 46.4 fwd

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Transverse balance of forces (STBD arrangement) Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4: 312 < 0.3∗68∗9.81 + 68.8 + 55.6 + 55.6 + 62.4 312 < 443 this is OK ! Transverse balance of forces (PORT arrangement) Nos. 5, 6, 7 and 8:

312 < 0.3∗68∗9.81 + 68.8 + 66.3 + 69.0 + 68.8 312 < 473 this is OK!

Longitudinal balance of forces (FWD arrangement) Nos. 1, 3, 7, 8:

112 < 0.3 (68∗9.81 – 346) + ) + 46.4 + 30.2 + 18.1 + 46.4 112 < 237 this is OK !

Longitude balance of forces (AFT arrangement) Nos. 2, 4, 5, 6:

112 < 0.3 (68∗9.81 – 346) + 30.2 + 55.2 + 46.4 + 38.2 112 <266 this is OK!

Transverse Tipping Unless specific information is provided, the vertical center of gravity of the cargo unit can be assumed to be at one half the height and the transverse center of gravity at one half the width. Also, if the lashing is connected as shown in the sketch, instead of measuring c, the length of the lever from the tipping axis to the lashing CS, it is conservative to assume that it is equal to the width of the cargo unit.

17 The existing text under the heading “Explanation and interpretation of “Methods of assess the efficiency of securing arrangements for non-standardized cargo” with the heading are deleted from section 7 and added in as new Appendix 2 to the Annex.

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ANNEX 5

PROPOSED OUTLINE OF MANUAL ON LOADING AND UNLOADING OF SOLID

BULK CARGOES FOR TERMINAL REPRESENTATIVES

1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this manual is to assist terminal representatives in their understanding of their duties and responsibilities of the rules and recommendations applicable to ships loading and unloading solid bulk cargoes. 2 BACKGROUND 2.1 Loss of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes, sometimes without trace, with heavy loss of life; accidents due to improper loading and unloading of bulk carriers may have been a contributory cause; cargo shifting and loss of stability, failure of machinery, structural failure and cargo shifting as contributory causes to sudden losses; adoption of safe loading and unloading practices to prevent such accidents occurring. 2.2 Contributory factors to structural failure: Improper planning and execution of loading and unloading and ballasting including the sequence, quantity and rate of pours and distribution of the cargo; corrosive and heavy cargoes; buckling; corrosion and wastage; fatigue cracking; damage caused by drops of heavy loads during loading; local damage in the holds caused by equipment during discharge. 2.3 Environmental considerations: spillage, cargo residue, clean-up 3 DEFINITIONS 3.1 General: The definitions should follow those given in the BC Code and the BLU Code. Attention should be drawn to the definition of a bulk carrier in SOLAS Chapter IX, regulation 1.6 and the applicability of the Codes in general to ships carrying solid bulk cargoes.

.1 Basic ship concepts: Dimensions; draught; air draught; angle of heel and stability;

hogging, sagging and twisting; hull stresses; deadweight; loadline marks; trimming the ship; bulk carrier; combination carriers (OBO or O/O).

.2 Solid bulk cargoes: Solid bulk cargo; angle of repose; cargoes which may liquefy;

concentrates; moisture content; moisture migration; flow moisture point; flow state; transportable moisture limit; cargo space; representative test sample; stowage factor; bulk density; conveyor system; hot work; list indication lights; pour; trimming cargo (loading); trimming cargo (unloading).

.3 Interested Parties: Master; shipowner; shipmanager; ship's agent; shipper;

forwarder; stevedore; harbour authority; harbour master; terminal management; terminal representative; maritime safety authorities; dock safety authorities; cargo superintendent; marine surveyors.

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4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1 Terminal:

.1 general functions of terminal management, terminal representative .2 information between terminal and ship prior to arrival/cargo operation/departure,

including depths of water, tide, currents, weather conditions and special regulations, suitability and safety of berth

.3 preparation for cargo operations .4 ensure safe mooring of the ship, supervision of mooring .5 safe access to the ship .6 agree and comply with loading/discharging plans; sequence of loading/discharge .7 control of cargo operation; loading/discharging rates; supervision of cargo

operation .8 capacity of cargo handling equipment .9 cargo documents .10 emergency procedures (personnel and mechanical): readiness of the terminal in

case of emergency – enough personnel, equipment, frequent controls .11 agree and comply with deviation from loading/discharging plans .12 certification and maintenance of shore facilities and emergency equipment .13 co-operation between and co-ordination of terminal personnel

.14 competence, training and ability of personnel .15 environmental protection, removal of cargo residues, avoidance of noise and dust [.16 stockpiling of cargo] [.17 protection of the terminal against unauthorized access]

4.2 Ship:

.1 general functions of master and ship personnel .2 loading/discharging plans; sequence of loading/discharge; cargo calculations,

trim, draft, freeboard, stress; loading/discharging rates; ballast plans

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.3 safe mooring of the ship, maintenance of mooring equipment, supervision of mooring

.4 safe access to the ship .5 supervision of cargo operation and relevant documentation .6 agree and comply with deviation from loading/discharging plans .7 maintenance of the ship

.8 non-cargo related activities (relevant to loading and unloading activities)

.8.1 maintenance, repairs, hot work (burning and welding)

.8.2 bunkering

.9 emergency procedures for personnel and equipment; readiness of the ship in case of emergency (enough crew, main engine)

.10 environmental protection

4.3 Port:

.1 general functions and responsibilities of port authorities (As there may be special requirements imposed by different port authorities, a general statement would cover this item.)

.2 special regulations for combination carriers .3 port information book

4.4 Shipper: Cargo information (See SOLAS Chapter VI, regulation 2 and Chapter XII, regulation 10) 4.5 Cargo surveyors: general functions of cargo surveyors. 4.6 Other interests: Brief descriptions of classification societies, P & I Clubs, Marine

Surveyors, etc., and on whose behalf they may be acting. Note: In the event of damage of port facilities caused by ships, damage on board of ships

caused by cargo operation or the use of trimming equipment during cargo operations the relevant authority may be involved.

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5 CARGO OPERATIONS ON SHIP

.1 opening/closing hatches .2 ventilating the cargo hold and related/adjacent enclosed spaces before

entering/commencing work.

.3 fumigation .4 use of grabs .5 use of bulldozers/tractors .6 use of mechanical shovels and other mechanical equipment .7 care of conveyor belts, if fitted and equipped .8 caution with respect to asphyxiating gases/conditions in cargo holds and adjacent

spaces, slippery conditions in the holds, fire hazard from cargo dust .9 care of bilge strum boxes/strainer plates against clogging .10 protection of ship side, framing, tank-tops, tunnel walls, hatch coamings, side

tanks, sounding pipes, etc. .11 disposal of sweepings. .12 removal of dunnage, side battens, separation cloth, lashings, shifting boards, etc. .13 washing down of cargo holds and disposal of residue .14 environmental protection awareness and compliance with all regulations

6 CARGO OPERATIONS ON TERMINAL 6.1 Planning, control and monitoring of cargoes: Pre-planning of cargo operations, arrangements for reception and dispatch of cargoes from and to land and sea, inspection of cargo received, any relevant restrictions or limitations on cargoes or cargo handling operations, relevant documentation. Completion of ship/shore safety checklist.

6.2 Relevant cargo properties: Reasons for their relevance including as appropriate: cargo density, stowage factor, angle of repose, cargoes that may liquefy, flow moisture point, stowage factor, UN classification, materials hazardous only in bulk, chemical properties, etc. 6.3 Solid bulk cargo declaration: Reasons for requirement and action to be taken on it. 6.4 Testing of cargo properties: Which may be required to be carried out, why, when and by whom. Retesting if necessary.

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6.5 Terminal considerations on completion of loading/unloading: Including residual quantities of material on conveyor systems, trimming operations, clearing and safe disposal of cargo residues or spillage in environmentally acceptable manner, inspection for, recording and reporting of any damage that occurred during cargo handling operations. 6.6 Health and safety 7 COMMUNICATIONS 7.1 Checklists and information exchange: (See BLU Code, Appendices 3 and 4) The purpose of the ship/shore checklist is to improve working relationships between ship and terminal, and thereby to improve the safety of operations 7.2 Pre-arrival exchange 7.3 Alongside exchange – load/unload plan, safety checklist (See BLU Code, Appendices 3 and 4) 7.4 Departure exchange

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APPENDIX

GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1 Background: IMO resolutions A.713(17) and A.797(19) on Safety of Ships Carrying Solid Bulk Cargoes and BC Code leading to SOLAS chapter VI Part B: Special provisions for bulk cargoes other than grain, chapter XII - Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers, resolution A.862(20) - Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers and resolution A.866(20) - Guidance to Ship's Crews and Terminal Personnel for Bulk Carrier Inspections. 2 BC Code: Contents. cargo distribution, loading and unloading, personnel safety, acceptability of consignments for safe shipment, trimming the cargo in the holds, cargoes which may liquefy, dangerous goods classified as such under SOLAS chapter VII, materials hazardous only when carried in bulk (MHB), material lists and schedules in appendices A, B and C, laboratory test procedures to determine cargo properties, emergency schedules for materials in appendix B, safe procedures for entering enclosed spaces. 3 SOLAS chapter VI - Carriage of cargoes: Cargo information; acceptability for shipment; loading, unloading and stowage; oxygen analysis and gas detection equipment; use of pesticides; carriage of grain; provisions of SOLAS chapter VII Part A; classification of dangerous goods; cargo manifest. RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS 4 Related booklets: IACS booklet - Bulk carriers, Guidance and Information on Bulk Cargo Loading and Discharging to Reduce the Likelihood of Over-stressing the Hull Structure and the smaller brochure - Bulk Carriers, Handle with Care: ICHCA booklet - The Loading and Unloading of Solid Bulk Cargoes. 5 BLU Code: Suitability of the ships for the intended cargo terminals and vice versa; exchange of information between the ship and the terminal before the ship's arrival at the berth; terminal representative; ship/shore safety checklist; loading/unloading plan based on the cargo information and the ship's loading manual; ship duties and terminal duties; inspections by ship's crews and terminal personnel before commencement and after completion of cargo work (resolution A.866(20)). 6 Code Of Safe Practice For Bulk Cargoes (BC Code): contents of BC Code, general scope; effects of BC Code on ship and port operations.

7 SOLAS: SOLAS chapter VI; SOLAS chapter VII; SOLAS chapter XII:

.1 general appreciation (as overview) of the Amendments to the Annex to the

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea - chapter XII - Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers - Regulations.

.2 understanding (working knowledge) of regulations 8 and 10.

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8 International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (ICSCGB) 9 Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers (BLU Code): Appendices 1, 3 and 4 to be reproduced and appended to manual. 10 SOLAS Chapter VI, Part A, regulation 2 to be reproduced and appended to manual. 11 SOLAS Chapter VI, Part B, regulation 7, sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to be reproduced and appended to manual. 12 SOLAS Chapter XII, regulation 10, paragraph 1 to be reproduced and appended to manual.

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ANNEX 6

ENVISAGED SEQUENCE OF EVENTS TO MAKE IMDG CODE MANDATORY AND TO ADOPT FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE

Date/ Period Session Activities related to making the IMDG Code mandatory and

amdt 31

Activities related to amdt 32

Activities related to amdt 33

July 2001 DSC 6 Agreed to amdts to SOLAS chapter VII to make the Code mandatory, consequential amendments to chapter VI, and mandatory IMDG Code (amdt 31) for circulation of amendments for consideration at MSC 75 with a view to adoption

May/June 2002 MSC 75 Adopts amdts to SOLAS chapter VII to make the Code mandatory, consequential amendments to chapter VI, and mandatory IMDG Code (amdt 31)

December 2002 UNCOE (Geneva)

Adopts amdts to the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, which serve as a basis for amdt 32 to the Code

1 January 2003 Provisions of amdt 31 apply on a voluntary basis pending official entry into force on 1 January 2004

September 2003 DSC 8 Agrees amdt 32

1 January 2004 IMDG Code amdt 31 enters into force and is mandatory without any transitional period

May/June 2004 MSC 78 Adopts amdt 32

December 2004 UNCOE (Geneva)

Adopts amdts to the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, which serve as a basis for amdt 33 to the Code

1 January 2005 Provisions of amdt 32 apply on a voluntary basis pending official entry into force on 1 January 2006

1 January 2006 IMDG Code amdt 32 enters into force and is mandatory without any transitional period

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ANNEX 7

DRAFT RESOLUTION MSC….(75) (adopted on .. May 2002)

ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE,

RECALLING Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization concerning the functions of the Committee,

RECALLING FURTHER article VIII(b) of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, hereinafter referred to as "the Convention", concerning the amendment procedures applicable to the Annex to the Convention other than the provisions of chapter I thereof,

RECOGNIZING the need for the mandatory application of an agreed international standard for the carriage of dangerous goods by sea,

HAVING CONSIDERED, at its seventy-fifth session, amendments to the Convention proposed and circulated in accordance with article VIII(b)(i) thereof, 1. ADOPTS, in accordance with article VIII(b)(iv) of the Convention, amendments to the Convention, the text of which is set out in the Annex to the present resolution; 2. DETERMINES, in accordance with article VIII(b)(vi)(2)(bb) of the Convention, that the amendments shall be deemed to have been accepted on [1 July 2003,] unless, prior to that date, more than one third of the Contracting Governments to the Convention or Contracting Governments, the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than 50% of the gross tonnage of the world's merchant fleet, have notified their objections to the amendments; 3. INVITES Contracting Governments to note that, in accordance with article VIII(b)(vii)(2) of the Convention, the amendments shall enter into force on [1 January 2004] upon their acceptance in accordance with paragraph 2 above; 4. REQUESTS the Secretary-General, in conformity with article VIII(b)(v) of the Convention, to transmit certified copies of the present resolution and the text of the amendments contained in the Annex to all Contracting Governments to the Convention; 5. FURTHER REQUESTS the Secretary-General to transmit copies of this resolution and its Annex to Members of the Organization, which are not Contracting Governments to the Convention.

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ANNEX

DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED

CHAPTER VI

CARRIAGE OF CARGOES Regulation 2 - Cargo information 1 In existing paragraph 2.3, the words “regulation VII/2” are replaced by the words “the IMDG Code, as defined in regulation VII/1.1”. Regulation 5 – Stowage and securing 2 In existing paragraph 1, the words “Cargo and cargo units” are replaced by the words “Cargo, cargo units* and cargo transport units**”. 3 In existing paragraph 2, the words “and a cargo transport unit**” are inserted after the words “a cargo unit”. 4 In existing paragraph 4, the words “and cargo transport units**” are inserted after the words “cargo units” (twice). 5 In existing paragraph 6, the words “Cargo units” are replaced with the words “Cargo, cargo units* and cargo transport units**” (twice). Regulation 6 – Acceptability for shipment 6 In existing paragraph 3, the words “regulation VII/2” are replaced by the words “the IMDG Code, as defined in regulation VII/1.1”.

CHAPTER VII

CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS

7 Existing part A is replaced by the following new part A and part A-1:

* As defined in the CSS Code ** As defined in the IMDG Code.

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“PART A

CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN PACKAGED FORM

Regulation 1

Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise: 1 IMDG Code means the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the Organization by resolution MSC....(75), as may be amended, provided that such amendments shall be adopted, brought into force and take effect in accordance with the provisions of article VIII of the present Convention concerning the amendment procedure applicable to the annex other than chapter I.

2 Dangerous goods mean the substances, materials and articles covered by the

IMDG Code. 3 Packaged form means the form of containment specified in the IMDG Code.

Regulation 2

Application*

1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this part applies to dangerous goods which are carried in packaged form in all ships to which the present regulations apply and in cargo ships of less than 500 gross tonnage.

2 The provisions of this part do not apply to ships' stores and equipment. 3 The carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form is prohibited except in

accordance with the provisions of this part. 4 To supplement the provisions of this part, each Contracting Government shall

issue, or cause to be issued, detailed instructions on emergency response and medical first aid relevant to incidents involving dangerous goods, taking into account the guidance developed by the Organization**.

* Refer to: .1 part D which contains special requirements for the carriage of INF cargo; and

.2 regulation II-2/19 which contains special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods.

** Refer to the Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS) and the Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG), published by the Organization.

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Regulation 3

Requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods

The carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form shall comply with the relevant

provisions of the IMDG Code.

Regulation 4

Documents 1 In all documents relating to the carriage of dangerous goods by sea where the

goods are named, the proper shipping name of the goods shall be used (trade names alone shall not be used) and the correct description given in accordance with the classification set out in the IMDG Code.

2 The shipping documents prepared by the shipper shall include, or be accompanied

by, a signed certificate or a declaration that the consignment, as offered for carriage, is properly packaged, marked, labelled or placarded, as appropriate, and in proper condition for carriage.

3 The persons responsible for the packing of dangerous goods in a freight container

or road vehicle shall provide a signed container or vehicle packing certificate stating that the cargo in the unit has been properly packed and secured and that all applicable transport requirements have been met. Such a certificate may be combined with the document referred to in paragraph 2.

4 Where there is due cause to suspect that a freight container or road vehicle in

which dangerous goods are packed is not in compliance with the requirements of paragraph 2 or 3, or where a container or vehicle packing certificate is not available, the freight container or vehicle shall not be accepted for shipment.

5 Each ship carrying dangerous goods shall have a special list or manifest setting

forth, in accordance with the classification set out in the IMDG Code, the dangerous goods on board and the location thereof. A detailed stowage plan, which identifies by class and sets out the location of all dangerous goods on board, may be used in place of such a special list or manifest. A copy of one of these documents shall be made available before departure to the person or organization designated by the port State authority.

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Regulation 5

Cargo Securing Manual

Cargo, cargo units* and cargo transport units**, including containers, shall be loaded,

stowed and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with the Cargo Securing Manual approved by the Administration. The Cargo Securing Manual shall be drawn up to a standard at least equivalent to the guidelines developed by the Organization.***

Regulation 6

Reporting of incidents involving dangerous goods

1 When an incident takes place involving the loss or likely loss overboard of

dangerous goods in packaged form into the sea, the master or other person having charge of the ship shall report the particulars of such an incident without delay and to the fullest extent possible to the nearest coastal State. The report shall be based on guidelines and general principles developed by the Organization.****

2 In the event of the ship referred to in paragraph 1 being abandoned, or in the event

of a report from such a ship being incomplete or unobtainable, the company, as defined in regulation IX/1.2, shall, to the fullest extent possible, assume the obligations placed upon the master by this regulation.

PART A-1

CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN SOLID FORM IN BULK

Regulation 7

Definitions Dangerous goods in solid form in bulk means any material, other than liquid or gas,

consisting of a combination of particles, granules or any larger pieces of material, generally uniform in composition, which is covered by the IMDG Code and is loaded directly into the cargo spaces of a ship without any intermediate form of containment, and includes such materials loaded in a barge on a barge-carrying ship.

* As defined in the CSS Code ** As defined in the IMDG Code *** Refer to MSC/Circ.745 on Guidelines for the Preparation of Cargo Securing Manual. **** Refer to the General principles for ship reporting systems and ship reporting requirements, including

guidelines for reporting incidents involving dangerous goods, harmful substances and/or marine pollutants, adopted by the Organization by resolution A.851(20).

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Regulation 7-1

Application*

1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this part applies to the carriage of dangerous

goods in solid form in bulk in all ships, to which the present regulations apply and in cargo ships of less than 500 gross tonnage.

2 The carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk is prohibited except in

accordance with the provisions of this part. 3 To supplement the provisions of this part, each Contracting Government shall

issue, or caused to be issued, detailed instructions on the safe carriage of dangerous goods** which shall include detailed instructions on emergency response and medical first aid relevant to incidents involving dangerous goods in solid form in bulk, taking into account the guidance developed by the Organization.***

Regulation 7-2

Documents

1 In all documents relating to the carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk

by sea where the goods are named, the bulk cargo shipping name of the goods shall be used (trade names alone shall not be used) and the correct description given in accordance with the classification set out in the IMDG Code. 2 Each ship carrying dangerous goods in solid form in bulk shall have a special list or manifest setting forth, in accordance with the classification set out in the IMDG Code, the dangerous goods on board and the location thereof. A detailed stowage plan, which identifies by class and sets out the location of all dangerous goods on board, may be used in place of such a special list or manifest. A copy of one of these documents shall be made available before departure to the persons or organization designated by the port State authority.

Regulation 7-3

Stowage and segregation requirements

1 Dangerous goods in solid form in bulk shall be loaded and stowed safely and

appropriately in accordance with the nature of the goods. Incompatible goods shall be segregated from one another.

* Refer to regulation II-2/19 which contains special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods. ** Refer to the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code) adopted by the Organization by

resolution A.434(XI), as may be amended. *** Refer to the Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS) and the Medical First Aid

Guide for Use in Accidents involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG), published by the Organization.

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2 Dangerous goods in solid form in bulk, which are liable to spontaneous heating or

combustion, shall not be carried unless adequate precautions have been taken to minimize the likelihood of the outbreak of fire.

3 Dangerous goods in solid form in bulk, which give off dangerous vapours, shall

be stowed in a well ventilated space.

Regulation 7-4

Reporting of incidents involving dangerous goods 1 When an incident takes place involving the loss or likely loss overboard of

dangerous goods in solid form in bulk into the sea, the master, or other person having charge of the ship, shall report the particulars of such an incident without delay and to the fullest extent possible to the nearest coastal State. The report shall be based on guidelines and general principles developed by the Organization.*

2 In the event of the ship referred to in paragraph 1 being abandoned, or in the event

of a report from such a ship being incomplete or unobtainable, the company, as defined in regulation IX/1.2, shall, to the fullest extent possible, assume the obligations placed upon the master by this regulation.”

PART D

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PACKAGED IRRADIATED NUCLEAR FUEL, PLUTONIUM AND HIGH-LEVEL

RADIOACTIVE WASTES ON BOARD SHIPS Regulation 14 - Definitions 8 Existing paragraph 6 is deleted.

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* Refer to the General principles for ship reporting systems and ship reporting requirements, including

guidelines for reporting incidents involving dangerous goods, harmful substances and/or marine pollutants adopted by the Organization by resolution A.851(20).

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ANNEX 8

DRAFT RESOLUTION MSC….(75)

(adopted on .. May 2002)

ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS CODE (IMDG CODE)

THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE,

RECALLING Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization concerning the functions of the Committee,

NOTING the adoption by the Assembly of resolution A.716(17) on the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code),

RECOGNIZING the need to provide a mandatory application of the agreed international standards for the carriage of dangerous goods by sea,

NOTING ALSO resolution MSC…(75) by which it adopted amendments to chapter VII of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended, to make the provisions of the IMDG Code mandatory under that Convention as from 1 January 2004,

HAVING CONSIDERED, at its seventy-fifth session, the text of the proposed IMDG Code, 1. ADOPTS the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code), the text of which is set out in the Annex to the present resolution; 2. NOTES that, under the aforementioned amendments to chapter VII of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, future amendments to the IMDG Code shall be adopted, brought into force and shall take effect in accordance with the provisions of article VIII of that Convention concerning the amendment procedures applicable to the Annex to the Convention other than chapter I thereof; 3. REQUESTS the Secretary-General to transmit certified copies of the present resolution and the text of the IMDG Code, contained in the Annex, to all Contracting Governments to the Convention; 4. FURTHER REQUESTS the Secretary-General to transmit copies of this resolution and its Annex to Members of the Organization, which are not Contracting Governments to the Convention.

[THE IMDG CODE, AS FINALIZED, WILL BE ATTACHED]

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PROPOSED DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 (EXPECTED TO COME INTO FORCE ON 1 JULY 2002)

(ANNEX TO RESOLUTION MSC.99(73))

Regulation 3 – Definitions 1 In paragraph 20, the words “in regulation VII/2” are replaced by the words “the IMDG Code, as defined in regulation VII/1.1”. Regulation 19 – Carriage of dangerous goods 2 In the footnote (**) to paragraph 4 – Documents of compliance, the reference to “II-2/54” is replaced with “II-2/19”; and the reference “(MSC/Circ.642)” is replaced with “(MSC/Circ….)”. 3 In vertical columns 7 and 8 (concerning flashpoints of class 3) of table 19.3, numbers “3.1 and 3.2” and “3.3”, as appropriate, are replaced by number “3”. 4 In vertical column 13 (concerning class 5.2) of table 19.3, add the following footnote: “This applies only to stowage on deck or open ro-ro spaces.”.

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ANNEX 10

DRAFT REVISED MSC/CIRC.642 ON THE CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS –

DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF

REGULATION II-2/54 OF SOLAS 74, AS AMENDED

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ANNEX 11

PROPOSED DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE INF CODE

Chapter 1 – General 1.1 Definitions 1 In paragraph 1.1.1.7, the reference to “VII/14.6” is replaced with “VII/1.1”. 1.2 Application 2 In paragraph 1.2.2, the word “should” is replaced by the word “shall”.

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ANNEX 12

PROPOSED REVISED WORK PROGRAMME OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE AND

DRAFT PROVSIONAL AGENDA FOR DSC 7

PROPOSED REVISED WORK PROGRAMME OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE Target Reference completion date/number of sessions needed for completion 1 Harmonization of the IMDG Code with the Continuous MSC 63/23,

UN Recommendations on the Transport of paragraph 10.6 Dangerous Goods

2 Reports on incidents involving dangerous Continuous CDG 45/22,

goods or marine pollutants in packaged section 11 and form on board ships or in port areas paragraph 20.2

3 Amendments to the BC Code, including Continuous BC 34/17,

evaluation of properties of solid bulk section 3; cargoes DSC 2/16,

paragraph 16.2.5.1 4 Casualty analysis (co-ordinated by FSI) Continuous MSC 70/23,

paragraphs 9.17 and 20.4 H.1 Amendment 31-02 32-04 to the IMDG Code, 2002 2003 DSC 3/15, its annexes and supplements (EmS, MFAG) paragraph 12.6; DSC 5/13, paragraph 10.5;

DSC 6/15, paragraph 12.2

_________ Notes: 1 "H" means a high priority item and "L" means a low priority item. However,

within the high and low priority groups, items have not been listed in any order of priority.

2 Items printed in bold letters have been selected for the provisional agenda for

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Target Reference completion date/number of sessions needed for completion H.2 Implementation of Annex III of 2002 2003 DSC 3/15, MARPOL 73/78 paragraph 12.6; DSC 5/13,

paragraph 10.4; DSC 6/15,

paragraph 12.2 H.3 Cargo securing manual 2002 DSC 5/13, paragraph 10.5; MSC 73/21, paragraph 18.8 H.4 Development of an instrument for 2001 2002 DSC 2/16, multimodal training requirements paragraph 13.10; DSC 5/13, paragraph 10.4; DSC 6/15, paragraph 8.10 H.5 Revision of the Emergency Schedules (EmS) 2002 DSC 3/15, paragraph 3.2.1 H.6 Review of the BC Code 2002 DSC 3/15, paragraph 12.7 H.7 Amendments to SOLAS chapters VI 2001 MSC 70/23, and VII and MARPOL Annex III to paragraph 20.6; make the IMDG Code mandatory* MSC 71/23,

paragraph 20.7; MSC 73/21, paragraph 18.11

H.8 Stowage and segregation requirements for 20012002 DSC 5/13, freight containers on containerships with paragraph 10.6; partially weatherproof hatchway covers MSC 72/23, (co-ordinated by SLF) paragraph 21.15; DSC 6/15, paragraph 9.7 _________________ * Reference is made to DSC 6/15, paragraph 11.14 regarding the proposal by the Sub-Committee not to make

the IMDG Code mandatory under MARPOL ANNEX III

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Target Reference completion date/number of sessions needed for completion H.9 Development of a manual on loading and 2002 MSC 72/23, unloading of solid bulk cargoes for paragraph 21.17 terminal representatives L.1 Guidelines for the development of shipboard 1 session* CDG 42/22, emergency plans for marine pollutants section 9 and paragraph 20.2; DSC 2/16, paragraph 16.2.5.3

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* To be decided by the MEPC

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DRAFT PROVISIONAL AGENDA FOR THE SEVENTH SESSION OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE

Opening of the session

1 Adoption of the agenda 2 Decisions of other IMO bodies 3 Amendments to the IMDG Code, its annexes and supplements (EmS, MFAG), including

harmonization of the IMDG Code with the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods

.1 Amendment 32-04 to the IMDG Code, its annexes and supplements

(EmS, MFAG)

.2 implementation of Annex III of MARPOL 73/78 4 Review of the BC Code, including evaluation of properties of solid bulk cargoes 5 Cargo securing manual 6 Casualty and incident reports and analysis 7 Development of an instrument for multimodal training requirements 8 Stowage and segregation requirements for freight containers on containerships with

partially weatherproof hatchway covers 9 Development of a manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal

representatives 10 Work programme and agenda for DSC 8 11 Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2003 12 Any other business 13 Report to the Maritime Safety Committee

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ANNEX 13

DRAFT CSC CIRCULAR

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS (CSC), 1972,

AS AMENDED

Material characteristics of CSC Safety Approval Plates

1 The appendix to the CSC Convention stipulates that the Safety Approval Plate shall take the form of a permanent, non–corrosive, fire-proof rectangular plate. 2 The Recommendations on harmonized interpretation and implementation of the CSC Convention, approved by the Maritime Safety Committee at its sixty-second session (24 to 28 May 1993) and circulated as CSC/Circ. 100, paragraph 10.8, states that each Administration may define such material characteristics “permanent, non-corrosive and fire-proof” in its own way or simply require that the Safety Approval Plate be of a material which it considers meets this definition (e.g. a suitable metal). 3 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its [seventy-fifth] session, considered the proposal by the Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Containers and Cargoes at its sixth session, and agreed that information on the implementation of the requirements for material characteristics of the CSC Safety Plates be circulated to all Contracting Governments to the CSC Convention. 4 Governments concerned are invited to provide the Secretariat with information on whether they have defined the material characteristics of the Safety Approval Plate in their own way and, if so, detailed such information. 5 Otherwise Governments are invited to provide the Secretariat with information about the material which from their point of view meets the requirements laid down in the definition; as well as information on any problems they have experienced in the application of this circular.

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ANNEX 14

DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HARMONIZED INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL

CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS, 1972 (CSC/CIRC.100)

1 At the end of the Recommendations, the following new paragraph 17 is added:

“17 LONGITUDINAL RESTRAINT (STATIC TEST) (Annex II, paragraph 5) The acceleration of 2 g is to be considered as the usual value for dynamic loads on containers in normal operation. The externally applied test forces of 2 R prescribed for the static test for longitudinal restraint, together with the fulfilment of the criteria of the other prescribed tests, are to ensure that the structural strength of a container is sufficient to withstand the stresses resulting from normal operation.”.

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