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IMO MSC 87 Agenda Preview

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The 87th session of IMO Maritime Safety Committee will be held on 12 - 21 May 2010 28th April, 2010

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Contents

Agenda for MSC 87 5

Provisional Timetable 7

Agenda item 2 - Decision of other IMO bodies 8

Agenda Item 3 - Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments 9

Agenda Item 4 - Measures to enhance maritime security 17

Agenda Item 5 - Goal-based new ship construction standards 18

Agenda Item 6 - LRIT-related matters 19

Agenda Item 7 - Ship design and equipment 23

Agenda Item 8 - Flag State implementation 26

Agenda Item 9 - Safety of Navigation 28

Agenda Item 10 - Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers 30

Agenda Item 11 - Training and watchkeeping 33

Agenda Item 12 - Stability, load lines and fishing safety vessel 35

Agenda Item 13 - Bulk liquids and gases 36

Agenda Item 14 - Radiocommunications and search and rescue 37

Agenda Item 15 - Fire protection 38

Agenda Item 16 - Technical assistance sub-programme in maritime safety and security 39

Agenda Item 17 - Role of human element 40

Agenda Item 18 - Formal safety assessment 41

Agenda Item 19 - Piracy and armed robbery against ships 43



Agenda Item 20 - General cargo ship safety 45

Agenda Item 21 - Implementation of instruments and related matters 46

Agenda items 22 and 23 – Relations with other organizations and Application of Committee’s Guidelines 46

Agenda item 24 - Work programme 46

Agenda Item 25 - Any other business 49



Agenda for MSC 87

Opening of the session

1. Adoption of the agenda 2. Decisions of other IMO bodies

3. Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments

4. Measures to enhance maritime security 5. Goal-based new ship construction standards

6. LRIT-related matters

7. Ship design and equipment (report of the 52nd session and urgent matters

emanating from the 53rd session of the Sub-Committee)

8. Flag State implementation (report of the 17th session of the Sub-Committee)

9. Safety of Navigation (report of the 55th session of the Sub-Committee)

10. Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers (report of the 14th session of the Sub-Committee)

11. Training and watchkeeping (report of the 41st session of the Sub-Committee)

12. Stability, load lines and fishing vessel safety (report of the 52nd session of the

Sub-Committee)

13. Bulk liquids and gases (report of the 14th session of the Sub-Committee)

14. Radiocommunications and search and rescue (urgent matters emanating from the 14th session of the Sub-Committee)

15. Fire Protection (urgent matters emanating from the 54th session of the Sub-

Committee)

16. Technical assistance sub-programme in maritime safety and security

17. Role of human element

18. Formal safety assessment

19. Piracy and armed robbery against ships

20. General cargo ship safety

21. Implementation of instruments and related matters

22. Relations with other organizations



23. Application of the Committee’s Guidelines

24. Work programme

25. Any other business

26. Consideration of the report of the Committee on its 87th session



Provisional Timetable

Date

Item No

Item Title

WG/DG

1 Agenda; credentials

2 Decisions of other IMO bodies 5 Goal-based new ship construction standards WG1 6 LRIT-related matters WG2 4 Measures to enhance maritime security WG3

19 Piracy and armed robbery against ships WG3

Wednesday, 12 May

18 Formal safety assessment EG1

3 Amendments to mandatory instruments DG1 Thursday, 13 May 24 Work programme (new work programme items only)

7 Ship design and equipment 8 Flag State implementation

10 Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers 11 Training and watchkeeping

Friday, 14 May

13 Bulk liquids and gases

9 Safety of navigation 12 Stability, load lines and fishing vessel safety 14 Radiocommunications and search and rescue

Monday, 17 May

15 Fire protection

16 Technical assistance 17 Role of human element 20 General cargo ship safety 21 Implementation of instruments and related matters

Tuesday, 18 May

22 Relations with other organizations

23 Application of the Committee’s Guidelines 24 Work programme (remaining part of item)

Wednesday, 19 May

25 Any other business

- Reports of working, drafting and expert groups Thursday, 20 May - Adoption of amendments

Friday, 21 May 26 Report of the Committee on its 87th session

Working and Drafting Groups:

WG 1 Working Group on Goal-Based Standards WG 2 Working Group on LRIT-related Matters WG 3 Working Group on Maritime Security (and Piracy and armed robbery against

ships) DG 1 Drafting Group on Amendments to Mandatory Instruments EG 1 Experts Group on Formal Safety Assessment



Agenda item 2 - Decision of other IMO bodies

Background: The Committee will be informed of any safety- and security-related decisions of:

1. the fifty-ninth session of the Technical Co-operation Committee (MSC 87/2); 2. the one hundred and second regular and twenty-fifth extraordinary sessions of

the Council (MSC 87/2/1); 3. the fifty-ninth and sixtieth sessions of the Marine Environment Protection

Committee (MSC 87/2/2 and Add.1); 4. the ninety-sixth session of the Legal Committee (MSC 87/2/3); and 5. the twenty-sixth regular session of the Assembly (MSC 87/2/4),

and will take action as appropriate. LR position: To note the discussion, as no substantial discussion will take place under this agenda item – normally substantial discussion, if any out of this agenda item, will be discussed other appropriate agenda item. Implications: No. Application: N/A. (Document submitted) MSC 87/2 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the fifty-ninth session of the Technical Co-operation Committee This document provides information on the outcome of TC 59 on matters of interest to the Committee. MSC 87/2/1 and MSC 87/2/1/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the one hundred and second, one hundred and third regular sessions and twenty-fifth extraordinary session of the Council The Committee is invited to note the outcome of C 102, C 103 and C/ES.25 on matters relevant to its work and take action as appropriate. MSC 87/2/2 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the fifty-ninth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee This document reports on the outcome of the fifty-ninth session of the MEPC on matters of interest to the Committee. MSC 87/2/2/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the sixtieth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee This document reports on the outcome of the sixtieth session of the MEPC on matters of interest to the Committee. MSC 87/2/3 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the ninety-sixth session of the Legal Committee This document reports on the outcome of LEG 96 on matters relevant to the Committee’s work. MSC 87/2/4 and MSC 87/2/4/Corr.1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the twenty-sixth session of the Assembly The document reports on decisions of the twenty-sixth session of the Assembly.



Agenda Item 3 - Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments

Background: The following amendments to mandatory instruments will be considered at MSC 87:

• Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention; • Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code); • Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliances Code (LSA Code); • Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code; • Standards to be mandatory under the 1974 SOLAS Convention; • Amendments to non-mandatory instruments; • Proposed consequential amendments to the 1988 SOLAS Protocol

The following is the summary of the abovementioned amendments. Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention The expanded Committee will consider, for adoption, draft amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. The aforementioned proposed amendments, approved by MSC 86, are contained in annexes 1 and 2 to document MSC 87/3. They have been circulated, in accordance with article VIII of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, by circular letter No.2978 of 17 July 2009 (annexes 1 and 2).

The following changes to be considered for adoption:

1. Regulation II-1/2 and II-1/3-10 concerning Goal-based standard for bulk carriers

and oil tankers

Background: A new regulation “Goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers” was approved at MSC 86 for subsequent adoption at this session of the Committee. The regulation requires compliance with GBS and carriage of Ship Construction File. A number of possible amendments was raised for consideration at the next session, e.g. environmental conditions, environmentally friendly materials.

Implication: Classification Rules applicable to these types of ships will be subject to the verification process given in the MSC resolution. This means that a classification society wishing to act as a recognised organisation for a flag as far as safety construction is concerned will have to undergo a verification of its rules as well as a continuous verification of subsequent amendments to these rules in order to establish conformity with the functional requirements.

Application: Oil tankers of 150m, bulk carriers of 150m in length and above, constructed with single deck, top-side tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, excluding ore carriers and combination carriers.

2. Regulation II-1/3-11 – Corrosion protection of cargo oil tank of crude oil tankers)

Background: This regulation makes the performance standard mandatory. The date of entry into force of this requirement is not yet decided at this stage. The key points of the draft SOLAS regulation are as follows:



• It sets up entry into force date by building contract, keel lay date and delivery date (in the same manner as the current SOLAS regulation II-1/3-2 defines)

• It refers to the mandatory coating standard, which is to be adopted simultaneously

• It accepts alternative measures – i.e. use of the corrosion resistant steel, subject to compliance with the mandatory standard that will be developed by the IMO

• The requirements do not apply to combination carriers and chemical tankers. Implication:

Owner and builders: the coating standard will affect fabrication process of crude oil tanker and to some extent, design itself. Builders would be required to have a qualified paint inspector for the job. It should be noted that nearly half of the existing coating paint fail to meet the performance standard developed by the DE-Sub-Committee. See MSC 87/INF.9) Flag Administrations and their ROs (classification societies): to be ready for the appropriate implementation once this discussion is concluded in the IMO.

Application: To new crude oil tankers of 5000 dwt or above engaged on international voyages. While the final draft text for adoption does not contain any specific date, 1 January, 2014 is suggested by a submission document MSC 87/3/8.

3. Regulation II-2/4.5.7 - Probability of ignition - Gas measurement and detection

Background: The amendments will require fixed hydrocarbon gas detection systems in double-hull and double-bottom spaces of oil tankers of 20,000 dwt and above.

Implication:

Manufacturers of gas detection systems: for portable instrument, it is necessary to provide instrument for measuring oxygen. As for fixed equipment, it is necessary to produce a product meeting the requirement of the revised FSS Code. Shipowners: to provide oxygen measurement equipment onboard for both new and existing ships and provide a fixed detection system for new ships Ship designers, shipbuilders: to take into account the requirements for installing fixed hydrocarbon gas detection system in the design of the ship. Flag Administrations (and their recognized organizations): will need to keep surveyors updated on this requirement. Application to existing ships (all existing ships or existing ship subject to the current chapter II-2 (i.e., ships constructed on 1 July 2002) must be clarified before the adoption.

Application: Intended for new double hull oil tankers of 20,000 dwt and above.

4. Draft amendments to the SOLAS Regulation III/1 – on load release mechanisms

Background: These amendments to SOLAS regulation III/1 will require the lifeboat on-load release mechanisms of all ships to be replaced if they are assessed and identified as being of a “poor and unstable design”.

In conjunction with these initiatives given in SOLAS regulation III/1 and an MSC circular under development, amendments to the relevant part of the LSA Code will also be adopted.

Implications:



Shipowners & Ship managers: • Existing ships: Identify whether existing lifeboats on-load release

mechanisms have been evaluated and identified as being of a “safe design/have a good safety record”. If not, replacement of release mechanisms will be required.

• New ships: On-load release mechanisms on lifeboats installed on/after the entry into force of the amendments to the LSA Code will be required to comply with the new requirements in full.

Manufacturers: Ensure that past and existing lifeboats on-load release mechanism designs have been evaluated as being a “safe design/have a good safety record”. If not then clients will require replacement mechanisms. New mechanisms will be required to comply with the new requirements of the LSA Code in full and be suitably type approved. Flag Administration and its RO (classification society): Ensure that existing lifeboats on-load release mechanism designs are evaluated to verify whether they are of a “safe design/have a good safety record” and share this information with other Administrations.

Application: To onboard release hooks used for ships required by SOLAS chapter III (passenger ships regardless of tonnage engaged on international voyages and cargo ships (non-passenger ships) of 500 gt or over engaged on international voyages) Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) The expanded Committee will consider, for adoption, draft amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code). The proposed amendments, approved by MSC 86, are contained in annex 3 to document MSC 87/3 and have been circulated, in accordance with article VIII of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, by circular letter No.2978 of 17 July 2009 (annex 3).

The following changes to be considered for adoption:

1. Chapter 1 (Clarification of the application of the amendment to the code)

Background: In order to make it clear those amendments to the Code, which relate to the structure of ships, adopted after 1 July 2002, should, unless expressed otherwise, apply only to ships constructed on or after the date on which the amendments entered into force.

Implication: This clause provides the same principle that is given in the SOLAS Convention Article VIII(e). However, retroactive application of the interpretation of the code might cause confusion

Application: All ships and fire-fighting equipment subject to the FSS Code.

2. Chapter 10 - Sample extraction smoke detection systems

Background: This is a total revision of the chapter 10 of the FSS Code - Sample Extraction Smoke Detection Systems, including a definition of a component used in the detection system, a clearer definition of the system, introduction of formula for interval for sampling, introduction (referencing) of relevant standards, introduction of requirements for smoke accumulators etc. The changes are exhaustive but primarily are of an editorial nature.



Implication: Changes made to the Code are primarily clarifying current practices. Therefore, it is considered that impact to the design/installation of the currently produced is nominal.

Application: Entry into force is yet to be decided. It is intended that new ships will be required to meet the new requirements for sample extraction smoke detection systems.

3. New Chapter 16 - Fixed hydrocarbon gas detection systems

Background: This amendment is to be adopted in conjunction with the SOLAS regulation II-2/4.5 7, i.e. requiring fixed hydrocarbon gas detection systems in the double hull spaces of oil tankers.

Implication:

Manufacturers of gas detection systems: it is necessary to produce a product meeting the requirement of the revised FSS Code. Shipowners: to provide a fixed detection system for new ships Ship designers, shipbuilders: to take into account the requirements for installing fixed hydrocarbon gas detection system in the design of the ship. Flag Administrations (and their recognized organizations): will need to keep surveyors updated on this requirement. Application to existing ships (all existing ships or existing ship subject to the current chapter II-2 (i.e. ships constructed on 1 July 2002) must be clarified before the adoption.

Application: New double hull oil tankers of 20,000 dwt and above. Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code) The expanded Committee will consider, for adoption, draft amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code). The proposed amendments, approved by MSC 86, are contained in annex 4 to document MSC 87/3 and have been circulated, in accordance with article VIII of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, by circular letter No.2978 of 17 July 2009 (annex 4). The following changes to be considered for adoption:

1. Section 4.2 and 4.3

Background: As a consequence of changing the assumed weight of the individual from 75kg to 82.5kg, necessary amendments were prepared. The DE Sub-Committee agreed that the launching appliances for liferafts onboard passenger ships need not be replaced.

Implications:

Manufacturers: may need to develop new designs for the future liferafts and their launching appliances Owner & builder: may need to acquire systems meeting new standards Flag Administrations and their ROs (classification societies): need to be ready for the implementation.

Application: To liferafts and launching appliances required by SOLAS chapter III & the LSA Code used onboard cargo ships of 500 gt or over engaged on international voyages.



2. Section 4.4.7.6 – on load release hooks Background: This section sets new criteria for safer lifeboats on-load release hooks. It states that existing hooks with “poor and unstable design” are to be replaced, but existing hooks which “are of a safe design/have a good safety record” may continue in service. The criteria for judging “poor and unstable design” are as follows:

1. Hooks that transfer loads to the release cables; 2. Hooks that have locking devices that may turn open due to forces from the

hook load; and 3. Hooks made of material requiring paint or galvanizing in the hook/hook

attachment or the release mechanism. (Note it was agreed that only new hooks should be fully corrosion resistant, as

the Sub-Committee recognized the practicable difficulty of implementing the replacement of the majority of existing hooks which would not meet this criterion.)

In addition to the first two criteria above, the lack of automatic reset of hydrostatic interlock device (if fitted) should be added as an additional criterion for replacement or modification due to “poor and unstable design”. Further, there are new requirements for lifeboats on-load release mechanisms based on the following elements:

• durable corrosion resistant construction materials; • safe operation not reliant on maintenance of critical manufacturing

tolerances; and • Provided with means to enable release only at a safe height (on or

immediately above the water). Implications:

Shipowners & Ship managers: • Existing ships: Identify whether existing lifeboats on-load release mechanisms

have been evaluated and identified as being of a “safe design/have a good safety record”. If not, replacement of release mechanisms will be required.

• New ships: On-load release mechanisms on lifeboats installed on/after the entry into force of the amendments to the LSA Code will be required to comply with the new requirements in full.

Manufacturers: Ensure that past and existing lifeboats on-load release mechanism designs have been evaluated as being a “safe design/have a good safety record”. If not then clients will require replacement mechanisms. New mechanisms will be required to comply with the new requirements of the LSA Code in full and be suitably type approved. Flag Administration and its RO (classification society): Ensure that existing lifeboats on-load release mechanism designs are evaluated to verify whether they are of a “safe design/have a good safety record” and share this information with other Administrations.

Application: To onboard release hooks used for ships required by SOLAS chapter III (passenger ships regardless of tonnage engaged on international voyages and cargo ships (non-passenger ships) of 500 gt or over engaged on international voyages)



Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code The expanded Committee will consider for adoption, draft amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. The proposed amendments have been prepared and agreed by DSC 14 and will be, in due course, circulated by means of a circular letter in accordance with the procedure established by MSC 75 (MSC 75/24, paragraph 7.36.3) and article VIII of the 1974 SOLAS Convention; and issued under the symbol MSC 87/3/1.

Implication: Change to the code will affect transports of solid dangerous goods, including its packing, marking and storage.

Application: Ships carrying dangerous goods. Standards to be mandatory under the 1974 SOLAS Convention The draft International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers Background: The Committee will consider, for adoption, the draft International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers. The draft Standards approved by MSC 86 are contained in document MSC 87/3/2.

Implication: Classification rules applicable to these types of ships will be subject to the verification process given in the MSC Resolution. This means that a classification society wishing to act as a recognised organisation for a flag as far as safety construction is concerned will have to undergo a verification of its rules as well as a continuous verification of subsequent amendments to these rules in order to establish conformity with the functional requirements. Application: Oil tankers of 150m, bulk carriers of 150m in length and above, constructed with single deck, top-side tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, excluding ore carriers and combination carriers. Amendments to non-mandatory instruments Draft amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)) Background: The Committee will consider, for adoption, draft amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)), in conjunction with the adoption of the associated draft amendments to the LSA Code, i.e., change of the weight of the personnel from 75kg to 82.5kg.

Implication:

Manufactures: need to test new equipment when developing new designs for the future liferafts and their launching appliances in accordance to revised LSA code Owner & builder: may need to acquire system meeting new standards Flag Administrations and their ROs (classification societies): need to be ready for the implementation

Application: To liferafts and launching appliances required by SOLAS chapter III & the LSA Code used onboard cargo ships of 500 gt or over engaged on international voyages.



Proposed consequential amendments to the 1988 SOLAS Protocol Appendix – forms of certificates Background: The Committee will consider, for approval with a view to the subsequent adoption, draft amendments to the 1988 SOLAS Protocol, prepared by the Secretariat in pursuance of the MSC 83’s request, consequential to the amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention, adopted by resolution MSC.216(82), relating to alternative design and arrangements.

Implication: Flag Administration and its RO (classification society) need to prepare to implement the provisions of 1988 SOLAS Protocol and 1974 SOLAS Convention as amended, for issuing Safety Certificate for Passenger Ships, Safety Construction Certificate for Cargo Ships, Safety Equipment Certificate for Cargo Ships and Safety Certificate for Cargo Ships, when alternative design and arrangement is approved. Application: To passenger ships and cargo ships which the provisions of alternative design and arrangement apply under 1988 SOLAS Protocol and 1974 SOLAS Convention as amended. (Document submitted for all proposed amendments) MSC 87/3 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention, and to the FSS and LSA Codes The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, proposed amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and to the FSS and LSA Codes which are mandatory under the Convention. MSC 87/3/1 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (resolution MSC.122(75)) The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, proposed amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (resolution MSC.122(75)). The proposed amendments were agreed by DSC 14 and circulated under cover of Circular letter No.2999 of 6 October 2009. MSC 87/3/2 (Secretariat) - Adoption of the International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, the draft International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, approved by MSC 86. MSC 87/3/3 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, proposed amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances, approved at MSC 86. MSC 87/3/4 (Secretariat) - Draft consequential amendments to the 1988 SOLAS Protocol and 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to approval and subsequent adoption, the draft consequential amendments to the 1988 SOLAS Protocol and 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended.



MSC 87/3/5 (CESA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, BIMCO, OCIMF and IACS) - Proposed amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention, chapter II-1, part A-1 This document proposes two modifications to the proposed amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention, chapter II-1, part A-1 in order to maintain the consistency with the draft Guidelines for the information to be included in a Ship Construction File (SCF). MSC 87/3/6 (United Kingdom) - Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (resolution MSC.122(75)) This submission comments on how the implementation dates given in the draft MSC resolution in the annex to document MSC 87/3/1 are indicated in the published versions (paper and electronic) on this and future amendments to the IMDG Code. MSC 87/3/7 (IACS) - Draft SOLAS regulation II-1/3-11 on Corrosion protection of cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers This document proposes revisions to draft new SOLAS regulation II-1/3-11 on Corrosion protection of cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers, with a view to ensuring that these new provisions are implemented in a uniform and consistent manner. MSC 87/3/8 (IPPIC) - Proposed entry into force dates for new SOLAS regulation II-1/3-11 on Corrosion protection of cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers This document presents comments on the application date of proposed new SOLAS regulation II-1/3-11 for cargo tank coating and corrosion protection. MSC 87/3/9 (Japan) - Comments on the draft International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers This document provides amendments to the draft International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers. In addition to modifications resulting from changing coverage of verification, the proposed amendments include some editorial modifications, of which detail is explained in document MSC 87/3/11. One editorial change which needs to be explained is modification from "an organization recognized by the Administration" to "a classification society which is recognized by the Administration". The submitter considers that this modification is absolutely necessary in order to ensure legally correct and consistent interpretation of SOLAS regulation II-1/3-1. MSC 87/3/10 (Japan) - Comments on the draft International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers This document provides discussion on verification of national rules, taking into account the progress of the further development of IMO audit scheme. Then, Japan proposes to defer the decision on whether national rules should be subject to verification, to handle the issue in the context of the audit scheme and to amend the Standards and the Verification Guidelines accordingly. Nevertheless, if the Committee agrees to verification of national rules, Japan invites the Committee to consider essential interpretations related to verification of national rules. MSC 87/3/11 (Japan) - Comments on the draft Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended This document provides a proposed amendment to the draft amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, presented in document MSC 87/3, annex 1. The proposed amendment is editorial, which proposes to



change the words "an organization recognized by the Administration" to "a classification society which is recognized by the Administration".

Agenda Item 4 - Measures to enhance maritime security

Background: The Committee will consider: 1. the results of the experience gained by SOLAS Contracting Governments,

international organizations and non-governmental organizations with consultative status from the use of MSC.1/Circ.1192, MSC.1/Circ.1193 and MSC.1/Circ.1194, for further consideration of action to be taken;

2. the results of the experience gained when handling defects, deficiencies and non-conformities identified during verifications of compliance with the provisions of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code and when resolving conflicts between safety and security, for further consideration of action to be taken;

3. issues which needed to be resolved in relation to the implementation of the provisions of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and of the ISPS Code, taking into account, when doing so, the guidance which had been issued since MSC 77, for further consideration of action to be taken; and

4. cases where SOLAS Contracting Governments considered that the provisions of SOLAS regulation XI-1/5 and resolutions A.959(23) and MSC.198(80) had not been observed with a view to deciding what actions needed to be taken

and other submissions made under this agenda item and may establish, as decided at MSC 86, a Working Group on Maritime Security to advise on relevant matters. LR position: To monitor the development. Implications: To be advised after the discussion at this session. Application: N/A. (Document submitted) MSC 87/4 and MSC 87/4/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Developments since MSC 86 This document reports on the outcome of the discussions during FSI 17 and other matters relating to the measures to enhance maritime security. MSC 87/4/1 (Columbia) - Report of the Third Latin American Forum on Maritime and Port Security This document provides information on the main conclusions and certain organizational aspects of the Third Latin American Forum on Maritime and Port Security. MSC 87/4/2 (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the European Commission) - Guidelines on security-related training and familiarization for shore-based personnel This document proposes the adoption of guidelines on security-related training and familiarization training for both shore-based Company Personnel, as defined in SOLAS regulations IX/1 and XI-2/1, and port facility personnel. It also aims to highlight the opportunity to amend paragraph B/18.1 of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in order to solve the inconsistency with section A/18.1 of the Code as well as the opportunity to align guidances on security-related training and



familiarization set out in relevant MSC resolutions and circulars with the recommendations of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. MSC 87/4/3 (Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom) - Issue of Continuous Synopsis Record This document analyses difficulties encountered with the issue of Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR). MSC 87/INF.12 (Australia) - A brief summary of measures taken by Australia to enhance the security of Australian-related shipping against acts of piracy and armed robbery This document provides a brief summary on Australia's review of the implications of acts of piracy and armed robbery on Australian-related shipping trade and the measures taken by Australia to enhance the security and safety of shipping.

Agenda Item 5 - Goal-based new ship construction standards

Background: GBS consists of the following 5 tiers I. Goals II. Functional requirements III. Verification of compliance (detailed costly verification vs practical self-assessment

with a possibility to drill into specific Rule requirements) IV. IMO requirements, national requirements, classification rules V. Industry standards and practices

IMO’s involvement will be Tiers I – III. The work on Tier I and II has been completed and amendments to SOLAS approved for adoption at this session. IMO also agreed to apply audit approach to verification. The Convention would allow class societies to apply amendments to the Rules without waiting results of the verification. There will be a separate discussion on the Ship Construction File, IPR and extent of the provision of information. LR position: To actively participate in the discussion. Implications: It is expected that GBS will bring transparency and consistencies among regulations and rules being developed by IMO and classification societies and place classification rules in the proper legal context. Application: Primarily to the classification rule development process, but other factors are under consideration. (Document submitted) MSC 87/5 (Secretariat) - Generic guidelines for developing goal-based standards As requested by MSC 86, the Secretariat prepared a consolidated version of the draft Generic Guidelines for developing [IMO] goal-based standards, as attached at annex. MSC 87/5/1 (Secretariat) - Guidelines for verification of conformity with goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers The Committee is invited to consider the draft Guidelines for verification of conformity with goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers, with a view to adoption.



MSC 87/5/2 (Secretariat) - Resource requirements and timing of GBS verification audits The Committee is invited to consider funding, timing and other organizational matters relating to the conduct of GBS verification audits with a view to taking final decisions, in conjunction with the adoption of the respective SOLAS amendments and the International goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers. MSC 87/5/3 (IACS) - International Goal-Based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers This submission is with reference to the text of the International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, as presented in the annex to document MSC 87/3/2. The purpose of this submission is to bring to the attention of the Committee the fact that the reference to document MSC 78/6/2 in the footnote of the text is no longer appropriate. MSC 87/5/4 (CESA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, BIMCO, OCIMF and IACS) - Guidelines for Ship Construction File implementation - A cross industry model for SCF implementation This document describes a cross industry model in relation to the implementation of the Ship Construction File (SCF) with the purpose of balancing the legitimate goals of improving design transparency and safeguard intellectual property protection. MSC 87/5/5 and MSC 87/5/5/Corr.1 (CESA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, BIMCO, OCIMF and IACS) - Proposed amendments to the Guidelines for Ship Construction File implementation - Balancing design transparency and intellectual property protection This document describes a detailed proposal to amend the draft Guidelines for the Information to be included in a Ship Construction File (SCF), Guidelines for verification of conformity with goal-based ship construction standards with a view to providing both design transparency and intellectual property protection precautions. MSC 87/5/6 (IACS) - Harmonized Common Structural Rules (HSR) for oil tankers and bulk carriers The Committee is invited to consider the ongoing IACS project to develop Harmonized Common Structural Rules (HSR) for oil tankers and bulk carriers, which are based on the current two separate sets of IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR) for oil tankers and bulk carriers, in the context of the implementation of the new goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers. MSC 87/5/7 (Japan) - Comments on the draft Guidelines for verification of conformity with goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers This document provides amendments to the draft Guidelines for verification of conformity with goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers. MSC 87/5/8 (IACS) - Comments on resource requirements and timing of GBS verification audits This document comments on resource requirements and timing of GBS verification audits submitted by the Secretariat (MSC 87/5/2), in particular on funding, implementation schedule of GBS verification audits and timing of verification of rule changes.

Agenda Item 6 - LRIT-related matters

Background: The Committee will consider:



1. developments in relation to the completion of the establishment and operation of the LRIT system since MSC 86 (MSC 87/6);

2. the report of the Ad Hoc LRIT Group under the terms of reference approved by MSC 86 (MSC 87/6/1) in case the group is convened;

3. proposals submitted by SOLAS Contracting Governments to the LRIT Coordinator and reports of LRIT Coordinator on the evaluation of the management, operational, technical and financial aspects of proposals received for the operation of the International LRIT Data Exchange after 31 December 2011; and

4. any relevant submissions regarding LRIT-related issues by SOLAS Contracting Governments and international organizations,

and establish, as decided at MSC 86, a Working Group on LRIT-related matters advise the Committee on relevant matters. LR position: To closely monitor the discussion with a view to updating instructions to surveyors regarding survey and type approval of the equipment. Implications: As most of the discussion will be concentrated on LRIT Data Exchange system, the flag Administrations will be mostly affected by the results. Application: To ships required to install LRIT (all passenger ships and cargo ships of 300 gt or above both engaged on international voyages as well as MODUs and High Speed Craft). (Document submitted) MSC 87/6 (Secretariat) - Developments in relation to the completion of the establishment and operation of the LRIT system since MSC 86 This document reports on a number of the main actions taken by the Secretariat pursuant to the decisions and instructions of MSC 86 in relation to the establishment of the LRIT system and covers the period until the close of business on Wednesday, 31 March 2010. MSC 87/6/1 (Secretariat) - Report of the eighth session of the Ad Hoc LRIT Group This document contains the report of the eighth session of the Ad Hoc LRIT Group. Action requested of the Committee The Committee is to consider the information provided in this report and, in particular, to:

1. note the discussions of the Group in relation to the provision of, and request or demand for, LRIT information, and consider exploring ways and means of increasing the use and, by implication, the demand of LRIT information by all Contracting Governments (paragraphs 3.1 to 3.14);

2. note the comments provided in relation to the use of LRIT information in the repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in waters off the coast of Somalia and consider the establishment and operation of a DC with a limited functionality at the IMO Headquarters (paragraphs 3.15 to 3.19);

3. note the discussions of the Group on matters relating to the testing of shipborne equipment and issues relating to exemptions and consider the development of an appropriate guidance to port State control officers on LRIT-related matters (paragraphs 4.3 to 4.6);

4. consider the comments and advice of the Group in connection to matters relating to the operation of shipborne equipment and urge Administrations to put in place appropriate arrangements for preventing any malfunctions of



shipborne equipment in the future and guarantee the continuous and uninterrupted provision of LRIT information (paragraphs 4.7 to 4.14);

5. consider the options discussed and reviewed by the Group in connection with the existing relationship between Contracting Governments and special administrative regions or non-metropolitan territories (paragraphs 5.1.6.1 to 5.1.6.23);

6. formally adopt the amendments to the Technical specifications for communications within the LRIT system and to the Protocols and arrangements for the prototype, developmental, integration and modification testing phases of the LRIT system (Version 2) acepted by the Group and urge DCs, the IDE and the DDP server to implement the aforesaid amendments at the earliest opportunity (paragraphs 5.1.7.4 and 6.4.4, and annex 5);

7. consider the proposed amendments to the Technical specifications for the International LRIT Data Exchange (paragraph 5.2.2.7 and annex 6);

8. approve an MSC.1 circular on Continuity of service plan for the LRIT system on an interim basis, for the period between MSC 87 and MSC 88, on the understanding that the Continuity of service plan for the LRIT system should be reviewed and finalized at MSC 88, taking into account the experience on its use and implementation (paragraphs 10.5 to 10.8, and annex 7); and

9. approve the report of the eighth session of the Group, in general. MSC 87/6/2 (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom) This document contains a proposal to host, operate and maintain the permanent IDE of the LRIT system by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) in Lisbon, Portugal as from 2011. MSC 87/6/3 (Russian Federation) - International LRIT Data Exchange This document proposes to make IDE redundancy in the international LRIT system as mandatory. MSC 87/6/4 (IMSO) - Permanent International LRIT Data Exchange - Evaluation of Proposal This document contains the report of the evaluation by the LRIT Coordinator of a proposal by the Member States of the European Union to operate and maintain a permanent International LRIT Data Exchange in response to the Request for Proposals issued by IMSO following the request by the Maritime Safety Committee at its eighty-sixth session. MSC 87/6/5 (Greece) - LRIT Data Distribution Plan: non-compliance by Turkey with SOLAS regulation V/19-1 and the related decisions of the Committee This document reports on the inconsistencies of the Turkish territorial sea and internal waters geographical areas, which appear in the production environment of the LRIT Data Distribution Plan, with the requirements established by the Organization for the LRIT system. MSC 87/6/6 (Cyprus) - Matters relating to geographical polygon(s) which are inconsistent with the provisions of SOLAS regulation V/19-1 and the related decisions of the Committee



This document reports that the Turkish geographical polygon for territorial sea in the Eastern Mediterranean is not in line with the decisions of MSC 84 and MSC 86; suggests the development of appropriate guidelines for the definition of geographical areas to be included in the LRIT Data Distribution Plan for use by Contracting Governments which are neither States Parties to UNCLOS nor States Parties to 1958 TS & CZ; and proposes the establishment of a process for resolving matters relating to the technical correctness of geographical polygons during intersessional periods. MSC 87/6/7 (Secretariat) - Repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Gulf Aden and the Western Indian Ocean This document discusses one of the options which are available for providing LRIT information to security forces responding to Assembly resolution A.1026(26) and United Nations Security Council resolution 1897 (2009). MSC 87/6/8 (Secretariat) - Summary audit reports of the LRIT Data Centres This document provides information submitted by IMSO as the LRIT Coordinator on the audits conducted, as well as, the summary audit reports of the LRIT Data Centres audited by IMSO during the period from 18 November 2009 to 9 April 2010. MSC 87/6/9 (Secretariat) - Audit and review of the performance of the LRIT system This document contains the report submitted by IMSO, as the LRIT Coordinator, to the Committee which provides recommendations and conclusions arising from the experience of the LRIT Coordinator in auditing the performance of some LRIT Data Centres, with a view to improving the efficiency, effectiveness and security of the LRIT system. The document relates to the period from the operational start of the LRIT system on 31 December 2008 to date. MSC 87/INF.5 (IMSO) - Procedures for the audit and review of LRIT Data Centres and the International LRIT Data Exchange This document provides information on the Standards and Procedures for auditing the performance of LRIT Data Centres and the International LRIT Data Exchange. MSC 87/INF.6 (IMSO) - Scale of Charges to be levied by the LRIT Coordinator during 2010 This document provides information on the Scale of Charges to be levied by the LRIT Coordinator for LRIT-related work undertaken by the LRIT Coordinator during the period from 1 January to 31 December 2010. MSC 87/INF.16 (Australia) - Experiences in the implementation and use of the LRIT system This document provides information on the Australia's experiences in the implementation and use of the LRIT system from 1 July 2009 to 5 March 2010. MSC 87/INF.20 (IMSO) - Scale of charges to be levied by the LRIT Coordinator from 2011 onwards This document provides information on the outcome of the twenty-sixth session of the IMSO Advisory Committee and, in particular, its recommendations to the IMSO Assembly regarding the scale of charges to be levied by the LRIT Coordinator for LRIT-related work undertaken by the LRIT Coordinator from January 2011. MSC 87/INF.21 (Secretariat) - Information communicated to the Organization



This document summarizes the information which has been communicated to the Organization and the position of LRIT Data Centres in relation to developmental and integration testing or the production LRIT system.

Agenda Item 7 - Ship design and equipment

Background: The Committee will consider matters emanating from the 52nd session of the Sub-Committee not considered by MSC 86 and urgent matters emanating from the 53rd session and take action as indicated in paragraph 2 of documents MSC 87/7 and Add.1. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 24. Please refer to LR reports on DE 52 and DE 53 on the LR corporate website by following this link - http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/Compliance/LRIMO.aspx . LR position: To closely monitor the discussion with special attention to the development of mandatory statutory instruments. Implication: Please refer to LR reports on DE 52 and DE 53 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee. Application: Please refer to LR reports on DE 52 and DE 53 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee (Documents submitted) MSC 87/7 (Secretariat) - Report of the fifty-second session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is invited to take action on matters emanating from DE 52 other than urgent matters on which it took action at MSC 86. Action requested of the Committee The Committee is to:

1. approve the draft MSC circular on Unified interpretation of SOLAS regulation II-1/27.5 (DE 52/21 paragraph 17.7 and annex 16);

2. approve the draft MSC circular on Interpretation of the 2000 HSC Code (DE 52/21 paragraph 20.51.1 and annex 20);

3. note the decision of the Sub-Committee to request the Secretariat to take appropriate action to amend the foreword to the 2008 edition of the 2000 HSC Code (DE 52/21 paragraph 20.51.2); and

4. approve the report in general.

MSC 87/7/1 (Secretariat) - Urgent matters emanating from the fifty-third session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is to take action on urgent matters, as agreed by MSC 86, emanating from DE 53 and, in particular, to:

1. note that the Sub-Committee did not agree to the draft amendments to circular MSC.1/Circ.1331 proposed by NAV 55 (MSC 87/9, paragraph 2.19) and take action as appropriate (paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3)∗;

2. note that the Sub-Committee agreed to discontinue consideration of the issue of "unfavourable conditions of trim and list" since no generally accepted solution to the problem could be found (paragraph 3.12);

3. note the Sub-Committee's discussion regarding counterfeit LSA products, in particular that awareness should be raised concerning this problem and take action as appropriate (paragraphs 3.16 and 3.17);



4. approve the draft MSC circular on Guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat on-load release mechanisms referred to in SOLAS regulation III/1.5 (paragraphs 3.20 and 3.21 and annex 1);

5. adopt the draft MSC resolution on Amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)), concerning test procedures for evaluation of release hooks (paragraph 3.25 and annex 2);

6. approve the draft MSC circular on Determination of the required safe working load of liferaft launching appliances on passenger ships (paragraph 4.5 and annex 3);

7. note that, due to time constraints, the Sub-Committee could not finalize the performance standards for recovery systems and the associated new SOLAS regulation III/17-1 and will consider the matter further at DE 54 (paragraph 6.7);

8. adopt the draft MSC resolution on Performance standard for protective coatings for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers (paragraph 7.13 and annex 4);

9. adopt the draft MSC resolution on Performance standard for protective coatings for alternative means of corrosion protection for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers (paragraph 7.16 and annex 5);

10. approve the draft MSC circular on Guidelines for the assessment of technical provisions for the performance of an in-water survey in lieu of bottom inspection in dry-dock to permit one dry-dock examination in any five-year period for passenger ships other than ro-ro passenger ships (paragraph 12.10 and annex 6);

11. approve the draft amendment to the LSA Code concerning lifeboat exterior colour, with a view to subsequent adoption (paragraph 17.3 and annex 7);

12. note that the Sub-Committee established a correspondence group to advance the work on the development of a mandatory Polar Code intersessionally and agree to relax the deadline for the submission of the correspondence group's report to DE 54 to 6 August 2010 (paragraphs 18.11 and 18.12);

13. note the outcome of the Sub-Committee's discussion on the application of amendments to SOLAS chapter III and the LSA Code (section 19) and decide which Sub-Committee should consider the issue further in a holistic manner (paragraphs 19.4 to 19.7); and

14. adopt the draft MSC resolution on Adoption of amendments to the 2008 SPS Code (paragraph 25.11 and annex 13).

MSC 87/7/2 (IPPIC) - Comments on the report of the DE Sub-Committee Document DE 53/INF.6 informs about the NACE Standard Practice SP0508-2008, Item No. 21134 "Methods of Validating Equivalence to ISO 8502-9 on Measurement of the Levels of Soluble Salts". Document DE 53/7/1 proposes to change the footnote of the "Draft performance standard for protective coatings for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers" to accept the use of the standard to validate equivalences to ISO 8502-9 on measurement of the levels of soluble salts. IPPIC agrees that alternative methods for salt determinations on surfaces to be coated will be useful, but recommends that SP0508-2008 is amended before accepted. MSC 87/7/3 (Norway) - Comments on the draft Guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat on-load release mechanisms referred to in SOLAS regulation III/1.5 This document comments on document MSC 87/7/1 and is submitted in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 4.10.5 of the Guidelines on the Organization and method of work of the MSC and the MEPC and their subsidiary bodies. As a consequence to the comments, it also proposes some amendments to the draft Guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat on-load release mechanism.



MSC 87/7/4 (Bahamas) - Comments on the report of DE 53 The report of DE 53 contains valuable draft Guidelines for the evaluation and replacement of on-load release mechanisms. This document discusses development of the design review in support of these Guidelines and makes recommendations relating to principles which may be adopted to facilitate consistent application. MSC 87/7/5 (International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), The International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations (IFSMA), International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO, International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA), International Shipping Federation (ISF), International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), The Nautical Institute (NI), Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO)) - Comments on the report of DE 53 regarding life-saving appliances Industry associations comment on draft Guidelines developed by the DE Sub-Committee regarding the assessment of lifeboat hook release mechanisms. The co-sponsors express concern that by limiting the design review assessment to the issue of wear rates, some other factors that may have contributed to release mechanism failures have not been sufficiently considered. MSC 87/7/6 (NACE International) - Comments on the DE report to the Maritime Safety Committee related to alternatives to testing the salt limit This document supports the outcome of DE 53 regarding revision of NACE SP0508-2008. NACE has initiated the revision and anticipates the timeline for completion of the revisions will be September 2010. MSC 87/7/7 and MSC 87/7/7/Corr.1 (China) - Comments on the report of DE 53 This document provides comments on the Test Procedures for Coating Qualification for Cargo Oil Tanks of Crude Oil Tankers, contained in the report of DE 53, and proposes to replace "benzene" by "xylene" as test liquid in the test procedure. MSC 87/7/8 (ILAMA) - Proposed amendments to the draft Guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat on-load release mechanisms referred to in SOLAS regulation III/1.5 As a consequence to the comments, flowcharts have been developed (see document MSC 87/7/9) and this document subsequently proposes amendments to the draft Guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat on-load release mechanisms. MSC 87/7/9 (ILAMA) - Flowcharts of the procedure for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat on-load release mechanisms referred to in SOLAS regulation III/1.5 As a consequence to the comments made in document MSC 87/7/8, this document visualizes by use of flow charts the procedure for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat on-load release mechanism. MSC 87/7/10 (ILAMA) - Execution of the hook stability test in the draft Guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat on-load release mechanisms referred to in SOLAS regulation III/1.5 This document comments on the execution of the actual hook stability test as contained in the Guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat on-load release mechanisms referred to in SOLAS regulation III/1.5.



MSC 87/7/11 (ILAMA) - Comments on the draft amendments to the Revised Recommendations on Testing of Life-saving Appliances As a consequence to the comments, the document proposes some amendments to the draft amendments to the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-saving Appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)), as amended. MSC 87/INF.9 (IPPIC) - Information on coating test development This document presents the results of the work carried out by IPPIC in support of the development of a test protocol for the development of a draft Performance standard for protective coating for cargo oil tanks of oil tankers.

Agenda Item 8 - Flag State implementation

Background: The Committee will consider matters emanating from the 17th session of the Sub-Committee not considered by MSC 86 and take action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 87/8. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 24. The following items are relevant to the work of Lloyd’s Register (“paragraph” refers to the paragraph No. in the IMO’s report on FSI 17 (FSI 17/20):

1. concur with the Sub-Committee’s recommendations that resolution MSC.277(85) on Clarification of the term ”bulk carrier” and guidance for application of regulations in SOLAS to ships which occasionally carry dry cargoes in bulk and are not determined as bulk carriers in accordance with regulation XII/1.1 and chapter II-1 should be distributed within all PSC regimes, and that PSCOs should be guided by the ship’s type indicated in the ship’s certificates in determining whether a ship is a bulk carrier (paragraph 7.44);

2. concur with the Sub-Committee’s decision, with regard to the development of PSC guidelines on seafarers’ working hours, to await the outcome of the consideration by the STW Sub-Committee of the requirements relating to proper maintenance of records of hours of rest with a view to harmonizing them with the relevant provisions in the ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, as well as clarifying the minimum time that constituted a period of rest (paragraph 8.3);

3. approve, subject to MEPC’s concurrent decision, the MSC-MEPC.2 circular on Guidance for the application of safety, security and environmental protection provisions to FPSOs and FSUs (paragraph 13.14 and annex 6);

Please refer to LR report on FSI 17 on the LR corporate website by following this link - http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/Compliance/LRIMO.aspx . LR position: To monitor the discussion. Implications: Depending on each item under discussion. Particular attention may be paid to the item 1 above. While the resolution may provide a clearer picture on the definition of the bulk carrier, it may still require careful consideration as to actual application of the resolution, as not many flag Administrations actually apply the resolution. Please also refer to LR report on FSI 17 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee. Application: Up to each item under discussion (to be advised after the meeting). Please also refer to LR report on FSI 17 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee.



(Document submitted) MSC 87/8 (Secretariat) - Report of the seventeenth session of the Sub-Committee This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from FSI 17 other than urgent matters, on which it took action at MSC 86 Action requested of the Committee The Committee is to:

1. concur with the Sub-Committee’s recommendation, for referral to the Council, to invite more formally and in a more regular way students in order to support the Organization’s outreach for a better understanding and knowledge of IMO, thereby, also potentially contributing to the .Go to Sea!. campaign (paragraph 1.8*);

2. concur with the Sub-Committee’s decision, with regard to the study on the assessment of the performance of international standards making use of the information collected through port State control activities and the analysis of casualty-related data, to further consider the proposal by the World Maritime University at FSI 18 (paragraph 3.8);

3. endorse the Sub-Committee’s requests to the Secretariat to pursue the electronic storage of hard copies of casualty reports received on a continuous basis and to establish an internet platform for the Correspondence Group on Casualty Analysis (paragraph 6.11);

4. endorse the Sub-Committee’s request to the Secretariat to provide the secretariats of the PSC regimes with guidance on the applicable use of terminologies in the United Nations, in general, and the Organization, in particular (paragraph 7.8);

5. concur with the Sub-Committee’s request to the Secretariat to review the layout of the tables annexed to its document on Progress report on regional PSC agreements (FSI 17/INF.8) on the basis of the recommendations expressed by the Fourth IMO Workshop for PSC MoU/Agreement Secretaries and Directors of Information Centres (paragraph 7.9);

6. endorse the Sub-Committee’s decision to make the outcome of concentrated inspection campaigns conducted by PSC regimes available to relevant IMO bodies for further consideration, as appropriate (paragraph 7.12);

7. request other IMO bodies to provide advice regarding guidelines or codes which may address PSC-related matters and that would need to be reviewed and/or consolidated within the revised procedures for PSC (paragraph 7.37);

8. concur with the Sub-Committee’s request to the Secretariat to elaborate and coordinate among PSC regimes the development of a format to summarize the outcome of PSC activities at a global level to be used by the PSC regimes (paragraph 7.38);

9. concur with the Sub-Committee’s request to the Secretariat to analyse and advise, as appropriate, on the best mechanism or suitable vehicle to maintain the Procedures on PSC in a more flexible and dynamic format (paragraph 7.41);

10. endorse the Sub-Committee’s recommendation that in the event of any future development or amendment in relation to PSC-related instruments to be considered by any other IMO bodies, the Sub-Committee should always be involved from the initial stage (paragraph 7.42);

11. concur with the Sub-Committee’s recommendations that resolution MSC.277(85) on Clarification of the term ”bulk carrier” and guidance for application of regulations in SOLAS to ships which occasionally carry dry cargoes in bulk and are not determined as bulk carriers in accordance with regulation XII/1.1 and chapter II-1 should be distributed within all PSC regimes, and that PSCOs should be



guided by the ship’s type indicated in the ship’s certificates in determining whether a ship is a bulk carrier (paragraph 7.44);

12. concur with the Sub-Committee’s decision, with regard to the development of PSC guidelines on seafarers. working hours, to await the outcome of the consideration by the STW Sub-Committee of the requirements relating to proper maintenance of records of hours of rest with a view to harmonizing them with the relevant provisions in the ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, as well as clarifying the minimum time that constituted a period of rest (paragraph 8.3);

13. approve, subject to MEPC’s concurrent decision, the MSC-MEPC.2 circular on Guidance for the application of safety, security and environmental protection provisions to FPSOs and FSUs (paragraph 13.14 and annex 6);

14. endorse the Sub-Committee’s request to the Secretariat, with regard to the review of consolidated audit summary reports, to follow the Guidance developed when conducting a preliminary study on the ways to develop a consistent methodology for analysis of findings, best practices and effectiveness of implementation (paragraph 13.22 and annex 7);

15. endorse the Sub-Committee’s request to the Secretariat to advise FSI 18 on possible options for the Sub-Committee to continue carrying out its work intersessionally, while better addressing the issue of the number of correspondence groups, and

16. endorse the Sub-Committee’s decision to consider further the issue of the fulfilment of reporting requirements through the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) for harmonization with the existing collection and dissemination of information to be reported to the Organization by the Parties to IMO instruments, and its request to the Secretariat to keep the comprehensive list of reporting requirements prepared in 1997 (FSI 5/8) updated, while identifying the areas potentially covered by GISIS (paragraph 19.5).


Agenda Item 9 - Safety of Navigation

Background: The Committee will consider the report of the 55th session of the Sub-Committee and take action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 87/9. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 24. Please refer to LR report on NAV 55 on the LR corporate website by following this link - http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/Compliance/LRIMO.aspx . LR position: To closely monitor the discussion with special attention to the development of mandatory statutory instruments, with particular attention to action item 15, 16 and 17 of MSC 87/9 (see below). Implication: Please refer to LR report on NAV 55 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee. Application: Please refer to LR report on NAV 55 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee. (Document submitted) MSC 87/9 (Secretariat) - Report of the fifty-fifth session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is invited to take action on matters emanating from NAV 55.



Action requested of the Committee The Committee, at its eighty-seventh session, is to consider the following matters emanating from NAV 55 and, in particular, to:

1. in accordance with resolution A.858(20), adopt various routine schemes; 2. endorse the action of the Sub-Committee in approving SN.1/Circ.281 on

Information on internationally recommended transit corridor (IRTC) for ships transiting the Gulf of Aden and instructing the Secretariat to circulate it expeditiously (paragraph 3.52);

3. note the action of the Sub-Committee in endorsing the draft Assembly resolution on Information on internationally recommended transit corridor (IRTC) for ships transiting the Gulf of Aden and requesting the Secretary-General to convey it to C/ES.25 for approval and submission to A 26 for adoption (paragraph 3.53 and annex 5);

4. approve the draft SN circular on Guidelines for bridge equipment and systems, their arrangement and integration (paragraph 4.20 and annex 6);

5. adopt the draft MSC resolution on performance standards for Bridge Alert Management (paragraph 4.23 and annex 7);

6. approve the draft MSC circular on High-Speed Craft (HSC) Compliance with the provisions of SOLAS regulations V/18 to 20 (paragraph 4.27 and annex 8);

7. approve the draft MSC circular on guidance on procedures for updating shipborne navigation and communication equipment (paragraph 7.6 and annex 9);

8. endorse the action by the Sub-Committee in sending a liaison statement to ITU-R WP 5B, concerning Improved satellite detection of AIS (paragraph 8.26 and annex 10);

9. adopt the draft MSC resolution on Assuring safety during demonstrations, protests, or confrontations on the high seas (paragraph 9.12 and annex 11);

10. approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulation V/18 to reflect annual testing the AIS equipment, with a view to adoption at its eighty-eighth session (paragraph 10.13 and annex 12);

11. note the progress in the development of an e-navigation strategy implementation plan and the establishment of a correspondence group to progress the work intersessionally (paragraphs 11.26 to 11.38);

12. approve the draft SN circular on Guidance on the use of AIS Application-Specific Messages and note that consequently SN/Circ.236 would be revoked as from 1 January 2013 (paragraphs 14.21 and 14.22 and annex 13);

13. approve the draft SN circular on Guidance for the presentation and display of AIS Application-Specific Messages information (paragraph 14.23 and annex 14);

14. endorse the Sub-Committee’s view that the draft submission form for the AIS International Application (IA) Catalogue could serve as the basis for an IA Catalogue (paragraph 14.24 and annex 15);

15. approve the draft revised text of the proposed amendments to SOLAS regulation V/23 relating to pilot transfer arrangements, with a view to adoption at its eighty-eighth session (paragraph 15.15 and annex 16);

16. approve the draft revised text of the proposed amendments to resolution A.889(21) relating to recommendation on pilot transfer arrangements with a view to submission to A 27 for adoption (paragraph 15.16 and annex 17);

17. consider the proposed amended text of paragraph 3.1 of MSC.1/Circ.1331 on Guidelines for construction, installation, maintenance and inspection/survey of means of embarkation and disembarkation and decide, as appropriate (paragraphs 15.19 and 15.20);



18. approve the draft MSC circular on Unified Interpretations of SOLAS regulation V/22.1.6 relating to navigation bridge visibility (paragraph 17.5 and annex 18);

19. endorse the action of the Sub-Committee in instructing the Secretariat to take appropriate action with regard to the existing NAV-related codes, recommendations and guidelines of non-mandatory instruments (paragraph 20.6);

20. note the view of the Sub-Committee that SOLAS regulation V/19.2.2.2 should be retained without change along with the current training requirements in the STCW Convention and Code; and endorse the action of the Sub-Committee in instructing the Secretariat to inform STW 41 accordingly (paragraph 20.23);

21. note the view of the Sub-Committee that it was important that mariners acquired and retained a working knowledge in recognition of Morse Code characters including single-letter signals of the International Code of Signals, however, that there was no need to demonstrate proficiency in the transmission/reception of Morse Code; and endorse the action of the Sub-Committee in instructing the Secretariat to inform STW 41 accordingly (paragraph 20.27); and

22. approve the report in general. MSC 87/9/1 (Australia) - Improved Safety of Pilot Transfer Arrangements This document proposes options for, and provides proposed drafts of, an MSC.1 circular to improve the safety of pilot transfer arrangements by encouraging early implementation of the standards agreed by NAV 55 and submitted under this agenda item with a view to their adoption by A 27 and implementation under amended SOLAS regulation V/23. MSC 87/9/2 (IACS) - Unified Interpretations of SOLAS chapter V/22.1.6 This document proposes to refine the draft Unified Interpretation of SOLAS regulation V/22.1.6 relating to navigation bridge visibility as developed at NAV 55. MSC 87/9/3 (Australia) - Application-specific Messages This document notes the draft SN circular on Guidance on the use of AIS Application-specific Messages, with specific consideration of the technical aspects of implementing the messages. MSC 87/9/4 (United Kingdom) - Comments on NAV 55/21, annex 6: Review of the work completed by the NAV Sub-Committee Correspondence Group This document comments on NAV 55/21, annex 6 "Guidelines for Bridge Equipment and Systems, their Arrangement and Integration (BES)” and requests the Committee to consider suggested changes. The performance standard for IBS (resolution MSC.64(67), annex 1) states that IBS should support systems performing two or more of five specific operations. The draft SN circular does not cover all of the five specified operations. The suggested wording reflects this.

Agenda Item 10 - Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers

Background: The Committee will consider the report of the 14th session of the Sub-Committee and take action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 87/10. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 24. Please refer to LR report on DSC 14 on the LR corporate website by following this link - http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/Compliance/LRIMO.aspx .



LR position: To closely monitor the discussion with special attention to the development of mandatory statutory instruments. In addition, LR has special interest in action items 3, 4, 7, 9, 13 and 15. Implication: Please refer to LR report on DSC 14 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee. Application: Please refer to LR report on DSC 14 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee. (Document submitted) MSC 87/10 (Secretariat) - Report of the fourteenth session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is to take action on matters emanating from DSC 14:

1. agree to request the Secretariat to ensure that future versions of the IMDG Code, that is, the texts in IMO document, publication, CD-ROM and internet versions are fully harmonized (paragraph 3.5);

2. approve the draft MSC circular on Interpretation of stowage and segregation requirements for BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES and COAL related to “hot areas” in the IMSBC Code (paragraph 4.37 and annex 1);

3. approve the draft amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), and the associated draft MSC circular (paragraph 5.12 and annex 2);

4. approve the draft Revised Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual, and associated draft MSC circular (paragraph 5.14 and annex 3);

5. approve the draft amendments to the Elements to be taken into account when considering the safe stowage and securing of cargo units and vehicles in ships (resolution A.533(13)) and the associated draft MSC circular (paragraph 5.15 and annex 4);

6. approve the draft amendments to the Guidelines for securing arrangements for the transport of road vehicles on ro-ro ships (resolution A.581(14)), as amended by MSC/Circ.812, and the associated draft MSC circular (paragraph 5.16 and annex 5);

7. approve the proposed amendments to the BLU Code and the associated MSC resolution (paragraph 7.5 and annex 6);

8. approve the proposed amendments to the Manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal representatives and the associated MSC circular (paragraph 7.6 and annex 7);

9. approve the draft MSC circular on Additional considerations for the safe loading of bulk carriers (paragraph 7.9 and annex 8);

10. approve the draft revised MSC circular on Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships (paragraph 8.6.1 and annex 9);

11. endorse the Sub-Committee’s recommendation that references to the Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships and Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo transport units in the footnote to SOLAS chapter VI, the IMDG Code and the IMSBC Code should be amended and request the Secretariat to act accordingly (paragraph 8.6.8);

12. approve the draft revised Recommendations on harmonized interpretation and implementation of the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972, as amended, and the associated draft MSC circular (paragraphs 12.9.4 to 14 and annex 10);



13. approve the draft amendments to the annexes to the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972, as amended, with a view to subsequent adoption (paragraph 12.9.5 and annex 11);

14. urge Contracting Parties to the Convention to deposit a document of acceptance of the amendments to the 1972 CSC Convention (resolution A.737(18)), in order to have the 1993 amendments to the Convention entering into force (paragraph 12.9.6);

15. approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulation VII/4, with the view to adoption at MSC 88, with the envisaged entry-into-force date of 1 January 2014, in order to align the entry-into-force date of these amendments with amendment (36-12) to the IMDG Code (paragraph 14.4 and annex 12);

16. endorse the status of planned outputs in the High-level Action Plan for the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 biennia relating to the Sub-Committee’s work (paragraph 19.3 and annex 15);

17. agree to the Sub-Committee’s action in giving a positive signal to the COMSAR Sub-Committee, ITU and other interested bodies that there was a need to support initiatives to obtain a common frequency band for the use of RFID devices on cargo containers to enhance safety and security and for a future efficient and economically effective use of these devices, bearing in mind that more technical work needed to be done (paragraph 21.9);

18. approve the draft MSC circular on Information on local regulations (paragraph 21.12 and annex 16); and

19. approve the report in general. MSC 87/10/Add.1 (Secretariat) – Report of the fourteenth session of the Sub-Committee In addition to the actions referred to in paragraph 2 of document MSC 87/10, the Committee is, as requested by DSC 14, to:

1. agree that amendments to the IMDG Code should be a consolidated replacement text of the Code every four years, replacing the earlier version of it, incorporating the relevant amendments adopted or approved by that time, as appropriate (paragraph 3.7);

2. consider the Sub-Committee's opinion that as the procedure of introducing editorial corrections and urgent safety-related amendments to the IMDG Code by existing means of issuing errata and corrigenda to the Code was not strictly in line with the procedures prevalent in the Organization, the aforementioned changes should be effected by means of a note verbale issued before the mandatory entry into force of the amendment to the Code and decide as appropriate (paragraph 3.12);

3. endorse the Sub-Committee's recommendation that the guide, entitled "Safe transport of containers by sea – Guidelines on best practices" published jointly by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the World Shipping Council (WSC), should be available on board all ships carrying containers and take action as appropriate (paragraph 6.13); and

4. approve two meetings of the E&T Group to take place in 2011, with the first meeting in May/June 2011 and the second back-to-back with DSC 16 (paragraph 19.6).

MSC 87/10/1 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide) The document informs of the outcome of DSC 14 on the draft amendments to the Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide).



MSC 87/10/2 (Secretariat) - Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo transport units The document informs of the outcome of DSC 14 and fourteenth session of the E&T Group on matters relating to the Revised Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo transport units. MSC 87/10/3 (UNECE Secretariat) - Revision of the IMO/ILO/UNECE Guidelines for packing of cargo transport units (CTUs) (MSC/Circ.787) The document contains a proposal from the UNECE on matters relating to the revision of the IMO/ILO/UNECE Guidelines for packing cargo transport units (CTUs). MSC 87/10/4 (IBTA) - Report of the fourteenth session of the Sub-Committee In the absence of proper emphasis on the significant need for bulk carriers to be suitable to their cargoes and the terminals they serve IBTA is unable to endorse the validity of the draft MSC circular on additional considerations for the safe loading of bulk carriers, as proposed in annex 8 to the DSC 14 report to the Maritime Safety Committee.

Agenda Item 11 - Training and watchkeeping

Background: The Committee will consider matters emanating from the 41st session of the Sub-Committee and take action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 87/11. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 24. The Committee will also receive the Secretary-General’s report called for by STCW regulation I/7, paragraph 2, on those STCW Parties whose evaluations have been completed; and will be invited to identify Parties found to be giving full and complete effect to the provisions of the revised Convention; and to take appropriate action. The Committee will further receive the Secretary-General’s report for the STCW Parties who have communicated their report of independent evaluation pursuant to STCW regulation I/8, paragraph 3, and will take appropriate action. The Committee will further consider, for approval, any new competent persons nominated by Governments (MSC 87/11/1) and take appropriate action. LR position: To note the discussion Implications: Discussions on the revision of the STCW Convention will affect future training and certification of seafarers. Training institutes, shipowners, manning agents and ship managers are to note these developments. Application: Seafarers’ training and certification. (Documents submitted) MSC 87/11 (Secretariat) - Report of the forty-first session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is to take action on matters emanating from STW 41. Action requested of the Committee The Committee is to:

1. decide whether any additional training is necessary for entry into enclosed spaces, after consideration of the reports of sub-committees concerned with this issue and, if so, invite the STCW Conference to include additional training



measures in the proposed amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, taking into account that the proposed texts in chapters V and VI already provide the basic knowledge requirements for entry into enclosed spaces (paragraph 7.6.10);

2. endorse the draft amendments to: a. the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and

Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978; b. Part “A” of Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code;

and c. Part “B” of Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code,

submitted to the Conference of Parties to the STCW Convention, as authorized by MSC 86, with a view to adoption (paragraph 7.12.4.1 and annexes 1 to 3); and

3. endorse the thirteen draft Conference resolutions submitted to the Conference of Parties to the STCW Convention with a view to adoption (paragraph 17.12.4.1 and annex 4).

MSC 87/11/1 and MSC 87/11/1/Add.1 (Secretariat) - List of competent persons to be maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code Section A-I/7 of the STCW Code requires the Secretary-General to maintain a list of competent persons approved by the Committee. This document gives, for the approval of the Committee, a list of persons nominated by Parties, to act as competent persons pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code. MSC 87/11/2 (Secretariat) - Go to sea! – A campaign to attract entrants to the shipping industry This document provides information relating to the campaign to attract new entrants to the shipping industry and retain existing seafarers in the maritime profession. MSC 87/11/3 (Iran) - Go to Sea!- A Campaign to attract entrants to the shipping industry This document provides information about all the activities, positive examples and useful experiences of the Islamic Republic of Iran, relating to the campaign to attract new entrants to the shipping industry and retain existing seafarers in the maritime profession. MSC 87/11/4 (Philippines) - "Go to Sea!" Campaign This submission is a response to the request of the Maritime Safety Committee for Member Governments to provide information on activities being undertaken to promote the "Go to Sea!" campaign. MSC 87/11/5 (Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore and Thailand) – Report of “Asian Maritime Forum” on “Go to Sea! Campaign” and “Year of the Seafarer 2010” This document provides information on the "Asian Maritime Forum" following the "Go to Sea! Campaign" as well as marking "Year of the Seafarer", which was held on 4-5 February 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. MSC 87/INF.19 (Hong Kong, China) - GO TO SEA! This document provides information about the activities of Hong Kong, China that has been taken or is to be taken to attract new entrants to the shipping industry and retain existing seafarers in the marine profession.



Agenda Item 12 - Stability, load lines and fishing safety vessel

Background: The Committee will consider matters emanating from the 52nd session of the Sub-Committee and take action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 87/12. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 24. Please refer to LR report on SLF 52 on the LR corporate website by following this link - http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/Compliance/LRIMO.aspx . LR position: To closely monitor the discussion with special attention being paid to the development of mandatory statutory instruments. In addition, LR has special interest in action items 2.1, 2.10 and 2.11. Implication: please refer to LR report on SLF 52 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee. Application: please refer to LR report on SLF 52 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee. (Documents submitted) MSC 87/12 (Secretariat) - Report of the fifty-second session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is to take action on matters emanating from SLF 52. Action requested of the Committee The Committee is to:

1. approve the draft MSC resolution on Amendment to part B of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), with a view to adoption at MSC 88, to update the reference to the 2009 MODU Code in the IS Code (paragraph 3.18 and annex 1 to SLF 52 Report);

2. approve the draft Safety Recommendations for decked fishing vessels of less than 12 metres in length and undecked fishing vessels and request the Secretariat to forward them to FAO and ILO for concurrent approval, as appropriate (paragraph 4.10 and annex 2);

3. consider requesting the Secretariat to make the Safety Recommendations available on the public side of the IMO website and to also disseminate them by means of a CD-ROM at no cost to users, and take action as appropriate (paragraph 4.16);

4. consider the Sub-Committee’s recommendation to invite the Technical Co-operation Committee to consider including the Safety Recommendations within the Integrated Technical Co-operation Programme (ITCP) and, when implementing a related TC activity, securing funding for translation of the Safety Recommendations into the language of the recipient countries, if it is not one of the six official languages of IMO, and take action as appropriate (paragraph 4.17);

5. note the progress in development of the draft Guidelines to assist competent authorities (Implementation Guidelines) in the implementation of Part B of the Fishing Vessels Safety Code, the Voluntary Guidelines and the Safety Recommendations and the referral of the draft Implementation Guidelines to the FSI Sub-Committee for comments and proposals (paragraphs 4.18 to 4.20);

6. note the Sub-Committee's consideration on the development of options to improve effect of the 1969 TM Convention on ship design and safety, in particular that the Sub-Committee generally agreed to the option aiming at



preparing amendments to the interpretations of the provisions of the Convention (circular TM.5/Circ.5), instead of amending the Convention, and that the Sub-Committee addressed the issue of the accommodation for trainees (paragraphs 5.6 to 5.9);

7. note that the Sub-Committee finalized the draft Guidance for the determination by Administrations of the impact of open watertight doors on passenger ship survivability under SOLAS regulation II-1/22.4 and previous SOLAS regulation II-1/15.9.3 and referred it to DE 54 for incorporation in the related Guidance under development by the DE Sub-Committee, to be issued under the cover of a single MSC circular (paragraphs 7.10 to 7.14 and annex 3);

8. note the progress on the development of the design and operational guidelines for verification of damage stability for tankers and bulk carriers and, in particular, taking into account the concerns expressed regarding planned port State control concentrated inspection campaign, urge Member Governments to bear in mind, in this regard, the current work being undertaken to develop design and operational guidelines (paragraphs 9.3 to 9.12);

9. note the outcome of the Sub-Committee's consideration on the development of an Agreement/Assembly resolution on the implementation of the 1993 Torremolinos Protocol and approve the holding of an intersessional meeting of the Working Group on Fishing Vessel Safety to finalize the above Agreement/Assembly resolution for the implementation of the Protocol and to develop the associated amendments thereto (paragraphs 12.13 to 12.18);

10. approve the draft MSC circular on Unified interpretations of SOLAS chapter II-1 (paragraph 13.3 and annex 4);

11. approve the draft MSC circular on Unified interpretations of the 1966 LL Convention and the 1988 LL Protocol as modified by resolution MSC.143(77) (paragraph 13.3 and annex 5); and


Agenda Item 13 - Bulk liquids and gases

Background: The Committee will consider matters emanating from the fourteenth session of the Sub-Committee and take action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 87/13. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 24. Please refer to LR report on BLG 14 on the LR corporate website by following this link - http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/Compliance/LRIMO.aspx . LR position: To closely monitor the discussion with special attention to the development of mandatory statutory instruments. In addition, LR has special interest in action items 2.5. Implication: Please refer to LR report on BLG 14 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee. Application: Please refer to LR report on BLG 14 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee. (Document submitted) MSC 87/13 (Secretariat) - Report of the fourteenth session of the Sub-Committee



The Committee is to take action on safety-related matters emanating from BLG 14, as follows:

1. approve, subject to MEPC 61's concurrent decision, the future work programme for an intersessional meeting of the ESPH Working Group in October 2010 (paragraph 3.14.8);

2. approve, subject to MEPC 61's concurrent decision, the holding of an intersessional meeting of the ESPH Working Group in 2011 (paragraph 3.14.9);

3. note that the Sub-Committee agreed to review the text of chapter 19 of the IBC Code to be incorporated into the next revision of the IBC Code and endorsed the ESPH Working Group's proposals with respect to understanding a systematic review of chapters 17 and 18 of the IBC Code (paragraphs 3.14.5 and 3.14.6);

4. consider the justification for, and approve the expansion of the scope of the item on "Development of provisions for gas-fuelled ships" as well as the change of the title of the item to "Code of safety for ships using gas or other low-flash point fuels with properties similar to liquefied natural gas" (paragraph 6.10 and annex 7);

5. approve the draft MSC circular on Interim Guidelines for the construction and equipment of ships carrying natural gas hydrate pellets (NGHP) in bulk (paragraph 11.5.1 and annex 8);

6. note the view that, after the finalization of the revision of the IGC Code, the Interim Guidelines for the construction and equipment of ships carrying natural gas hydrate pellets (NGHP) in bulk should be revised, with a view to developing definitive Guidelines, taking into consideration the requirements of the revised IGC Code (paragraph 11.5.3);

7. note that the Sub-Committee, at this stage, has proposed no amendments to the Recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships; however, in recognizing the importance of the issue, it would welcome further work in areas where it has expertise if such needs are identified by the Committee (paragraph 13.8);

8. note the outcome of the Sub-Committee's consideration of amendments to the FSS Code regarding the application of fixed deck foam system to oil tankers and chemical tankers and consider the justification for, and approve the inclusion of, an unplanned output on "Fixed deck foam systems for ships carrying liquid substance as listed in IBC Code" in the Sub-Committee's biennial agenda (paragraph 16.14 and annex 13); and


Agenda Item 14 - Radiocommunications and search and rescue

Background: The Committee will consider urgent matters emanating from the 14th session of the Sub-Committee and take action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 87/14. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 24. LR position: To closely monitor the discussion with special attention to the development of mandatory statutory instruments. Implication: There will be no concrete IMO instrument adopted that affect ship survey/product approval except radio communication equipment (Enhanced Group Call Equipment etc.) under this agenda item.

Radio equipment manufactures as well as owners and managers should keep attention to new standards which may affect to radio communication equipment.



Flag Administrations and their ROs (classification societies) (if authorized to survey communication equipment by flag administration) may need to ready for implement new standards.

Application: N/A except for radio communication equipment (Enhanced Group Call Equipment etc.). (Document submitted) MSC 87/14 (Secretariat) - Urgent matters emanating from the fourteenth session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is to take action on urgent matters, as agreed by MSC 86, emanating from COMSAR 14 and, in particular, to:

1. approve the draft MSC circular on the revised International SafetyNET Manual (paragraph 3.29.1 and annex 1)∗;

2. adopt the draft MSC resolution on Guideline on operational procedures for the promulgation of maritime safety information concerning acts of piracy and piracy counter-measure operations (paragraph 3.29.2 and annex 2);

3. adopt the draft MSC resolution on the Revised performance standards for enhanced group call (EGC) equipment, amending resolution A.664(16) (paragraph 3.29.5 and annex 4);

4. endorse the action of the Sub-Committee to instruct the Secretariat to circulate COMSAR.1/Circ.51 on the list of NAVAREA Coordinators (paragraph 3.30);

5. endorse the draft IMO position on WRC-12 Agenda items concerning matters relating to maritime services and the action of the Sub-Committee to instruct the Secretariat to submit to ITU directly after COMSAR 14 (paragraph 4.38.1 and annex 5);

6. approve the continuation of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on maritime radiocommunication matters, along with its terms of reference, to be held from 14 to 16 September 2010 at IMO Headquarters (paragraph 4.40 and annex 9);

7. authorize the Secretariat to send the Supplementary advice on the IMO position, as prepared by the IMO/ITU Experts Group, at its meeting from 14 to 16 September 2010, to MSC 88 for approval (paragraph 4.42);

8. approve the draft MSC circular on commercially available locating, tracking and emergency notification devices (paragraph 6.32.2 and annex 10);

9. approve the draft MSC circular on Medical assistance at sea – yacht racing (paragraph 6.32.4 and annex 11);

10. endorse the convening of the 17th session of the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group including, its associated terms of reference and provisional agenda (paragraph 6.33.2 and annex 12);

11. approve the draft MSC circular on amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual, taking into account ICAO's concurrence to the inclusion of the proposed amendments into the IAMSAR Manual (paragraphs 8.3 and 8.4, and annex 13); and

12. note the outcome of discussions with regard to the issue of Measures to protect the safety of persons rescued at sea and the proposed way forward (paragraphs 10.9 to 10.26).

Agenda Item 15 - Fire protection

Background: The Committee will consider urgent matters emanating from the 54th session of the Sub-Committee and take action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document



MSC 87/15. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 24. Please refer to LR reports on FP 53 and FP 54 on the LR corporate website by follow this link - http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/Compliance/LRIMO.aspx . Please note that LR report on FP 54 (12 – 16 April, 2010) is being prepared (as of 28th April, 2010) will be released shortly. LR position: To closely monitor the discussion with special attention being paid to the development of mandatory statutory instruments. LR has special interest in the following action items. FP 53

1. approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/7.4.1 2. approve the draft amendments to chapter 9 of the FSS Code

FP 54 This will be added after the LR IMO FP 54 report is released on the 23rd April in the updated version of LR IMO MSC 87 Agenda Preview. Implication: Please refer to LR reports on FP 53 and FP 54 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee. LR report on FP 54 (12 – 16 April, 2010) is being prepared and will be released shortly. Application: Please refer to LR reports on FP 53 and FP 54 for details on items discussed by the Sub-Committee. LR report on FP 54 (12 – 16 April, 2010) is being prepared and will be released shortly. (Document submitted) MSC 87/15 (Secretariat) - Report of the fifty-third session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is invited to take action on matters emanating from FP 53 other than matters on which it already took action at MSC 86. Action requested of the Committee The Committee, at this session, is invited to:

1. approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/7.4.1, regarding fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems, with a view to adoption at MSC 88 (paragraph 3.18 and annex 2*); and

2. approve the draft amendments to chapter 9 of the FSS Code, regarding fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems, with a view to adoption at MSC 88 (paragraph 3.18 and annex 3).

Agenda Item 16 - Technical assistance sub-programme in maritime safety and security

Background: The Committee will be informed of: 1. developments concerning safety- and security-related technical co-operation

activities of the Organization’s Integrated Technical Co-operation Programme and any relevant future projects planned (MSC 87/16);

2. developments in the IMO model course programme (MSC 87/16/1), and any other TC-related matters the Secretariat will bring to its attention, and will take action as appropriate.



LR position: To note the discussion. Implications: Technical assistance sub-programmes will assist implementation of the various IMO instrument among governments which encounter difficulties. Application: N/A. (Document submitted) MSC 87/16 (Secretariat) - Status of technical co-operation activities relating to maritime safety, security and facilitation of maritime traffic (March to December 2009) This document provides information on technical co-operation activities relating to safety, security and facilitation of maritime traffic. MSC 87/16/1 (Secretariat) - Periodical report on model courses This document provides an overview of the work done on the model course project since MSC 86.

Agenda Item 17 - Role of human element

Background: The Committee will consider any relevant submissions by Governments and international organizations, regarding human element-related issues. LR position: To note the development, if any. Implications: To be advised after the meeting. Application: N/A (Document submitted) MSC 87/17 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MEPC 59 This document provides information on the work of the Joint MSC/MEPC Working Group on Human Element reconvened during MEPC 59. MSC 87/17/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of LEG 96 This document provides information on the outcome of LEG 96 relating to the proposed Joint IMO/ILO Working Group on areas of common interest. Action requested of the Committee The Committee is to approve the report in general and, in particular, to:

1. note the JWG’s view on the report on investigation into the casualty of the MSC Napoli and that no further guidance was necessary (paragraphs 5.5 and 5.6 – MEPC 59/WP.11);

2. note the discussions of the JWG relating to the establishment of a Joint IMO/ILO Ad Hoc Working Group and approve the convening thereof together with the associated draft terms of reference, and nominate the IMO participants (paragraphs 6.1 to 6.16 and annex 1 – MEPC 59/WP.11);

3. endorse the JWG’s view that there is no need to include the requirements for SSR in the ISM Code and invite Member Governments and international organizations to submit comments and proposals relating to revision of existing guidelines to include consideration of the SSR to the next session of the JWG, scheduled to be convened during MSC 87 (paragraph 7.5 – MEPC 59/WP.11)

4. note the preliminary draft MSC-MEPC.7 circular relating to Guidance on Seafarer Safety Representative training and invite Member Governments and



international organizations to submit comments and proposals for consideration by the JWG at its next session (paragraph 7.12 and annex 2*); and

5. note that MEPC 59 approved the draft Guidelines on Implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Administration and the associated draft Assembly resolution with a view for adoption at A 26 (paragraph 8.5 and annex 3 – MEPC 59/WP.11)

MSC 87/17/2 (INTERTANKO and ITF) - Shoreleave for seafarers Whilst noting various instruments regarding shore leave and recognizing that seafarers continuously are denied shore leave, the co-sponsors of this document are of the belief a strengthening and enforcement of those instruments are necessary. With this in mind we would like to propose that the Committee re-issue MSC/Circ.1112 and MSC.1/Circ.1194. In addition, we would suggest that the Committee gives consideration to strengthening the ISPS Code to require Contracting Governments, Designated Authorities and Companies, when developing ship or port security plans, to pay due cognizance to the fact that ships’ crew members live and work on the vessel and are entitled to and need shore leave and access to shore-based seafarers’ welfare facilities. MSC 87/17/3 (INTERTANKO and ITF) - Consideration of the human element in the rule making process INTERTANKO and ITF believe that it would be prudent and appropriate to incorporate the human element principles into the guidelines of the organization (MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.2). In this regard, we would like to suggest that the Committee gives consideration to including a provision in paragraph 2.10 of the guidelines when considering proposals for new work programme items. The elements of MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.1 and MSC/Circ.763-MEPC/Circ.313 could be reviewed to determine the appropriate provision to be included in paragraph 2.10 of MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.2. MSC 87/INF.10 (United Kingdom) - The Human Element - A guide to human behaviour in the shipping industry This document advises the Committee of a new publication sponsored by a consortium of United Kingdom organizations intended to provide comprehensive and effective human element guidance for practitioners in all areas and at all levels in the maritime industry.

Agenda Item 18 - Formal safety assessment

Background: The Committee will consider: 1. the report of the FSA Experts Group (MSC 87/18); and 2. any submissions made by Member Governments and international organizations

under this agenda item, and to take action as deemed appropriate. LR position: As any outcome of the review of the FSA study may affect various requirements developed by the IMO LR will closely monitor the development. Implications: There will be no direct impact to the design of ship out of this agenda item, but depending upon the outcome of the discussion, it may trigger the review of the existing IMO requirements. Application: N/A



(Document submitted) MSC 87/18 (Chairman of the FSA Experts Group) - Report of first intersessional meeting and the correspondence group of the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) Experts Group This document reports on the first intersessional meeting and the correspondence group of the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) Experts Group. Action requested of the Committee The Committee is to approve the report in general and, in particular, to:

1. note the group’s review of FSA studies referred to the group, in particular the common aspects identified by the group (paragraphs 6 to 38 and annexes 1 to 4);

2. endorse the group’s view of the final recommendations in each FSA study (paragraphs 11 to 15 and, in particular, paragraphs 14 to 16 in annex 1, paragraphs 11 to 14 in annex 2, paragraphs 11 to 15 in annex 3, and paragraphs 10 to 13 in annex 4);

3. note the group’s appreciation of the former SAFEDOR FSA team and the group’s additional questions to the team (paragraph 39);

4. endorse the group’s recommendation on improvements to the FSA Guidelines and the Guidance on use of HEAP and FSA, with a view to future amendments (paragraph 49); and

5. endorse the group’s requests regarding the arrangement of the meeting of the FSA Experts Group at MSC 87, in particular the need to review remaining FSA studies (paragraphs 51 to 53).

MSC 87/18/1 (Denmark) - FSA − dangerous goods transport with open-top containerships This document reports on the FSA study on dangerous goods transport with open-top containerships carried out within the research project SAFEDOR. The study focused on the transport of packaged dangerous goods classified “on-deck stowage only” in the holds of open-top containerships. MSC 87/18/2 (Denmark) - Comments by SAFEDOR on the FSA Experts Group report (FSA on LNG carriers) This document comments on the report from the first intersessional meeting of the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) Expert Group (EG). This document sets out the SAFEDOR responses to the FSA EG concerns regarding the FSA on LNG carriers (annex 3 to document MSC 87/18). MSC 87/18/3 (Denmark) - Comments by SAFEDOR on the report of FSA Experts Group (FSA on cruise ships) This document comments on the report of the first intersessional meeting and the correspondence group of the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) Experts Group. This document sets out the SAFEDOR responses to the FSA Experts Group's concerns regarding the FSA on cruise ships (annex 1 to document MSC 87/18). MSC 87/18/4 (Denmark) - Comments by SAFEDOR on the FSA Experts Group report (FSA on containerships) This document comments on the report of the first intersessional meeting and the correspondence group of the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) Experts Group. This document sets out the SAFEDOR responses to the FSA Experts Group's concerns regarding the FSA on containerships (annex 4 to document MSC 87/18).



MSC 87/18/5 (Denmark) - Comments by SAFEDOR on the report of the FSA Experts Group (FSA on RoPax ships) This document comments on the report of the first intersessional meeting and the correspondence group of the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) Experts Group. This document sets out the SAFEDOR responses to the FSA Experts Group's concerns regarding the FSA on RoPax ships (annex 2 to document MSC 87/18). MSC 87/18/6 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MEPC 60 This document reports on the outcome of MEPC 60 on matters related to Formal Safety Assessment (FSA). MSC 87/INF.2 (Denmark) - FSA – dangerous goods transport with open-top containerships This document is related to document MSC 87/18/1 entitled “FSA – dangerous goods transport with open-top containerships” and contains further details of FSA study.

Agenda Item 19 - Piracy and armed robbery against ships

Background: The Committee will consider: 1. reports (MSC 87/19) on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships reported

to the Organization since the Committee’s eighty-sixth session, together with a regional analysis and such other relevant information as may be provided, including information on action taken by coastal States;

2. developments in relation to piracy and armed robbery against ships since MSC 86; 3. developments, if any, concerning technical assistance provided to countries

under the Organization’s anti-piracy project; and 4. any submissions made by Member Governments and international organizations

under this agenda item, and take action as appropriate LR position: To note the discussion Implications: Any operational measure decided by the IMO may affect SMS required by the ISM code of Ship Security Manual required by the ISPS Code. Application: To be decided. (Document submitted) MSC 87/19/Rev.1 (Secretariat) - Quarterly and monthly reports This document reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships reported to have occurred during 2009. MSC 87/19/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the twenty-sixth session of the Assembly relating to piracy and armed robbery against ships in waters off the coast of Somalia This document reports on decisions of the twenty-sixth session of the Assembly with respect to piracy and armed robbery against ships in waters off the coast of Somalia. MSC 87/19/2 (Iran) - Sensible measures taken to counter piracy against ships in waters off the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden This document provides a brief informative description of the measures taken by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to counter piracy against ships in waters off the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden.



MSC 87/19/3 (Secretariat) - Piracy-related issues for further consideration by the Committee This document offers suggestions on aspects of piracy and armed robbery against ships where further consideration on policy and/or development of guidance may be appropriate. MSC 87/19/4 (ReCAAP-ISC) - Progress report of regional cooperation on combating piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia This document provides an update on the achievements of the ReCAAP-ISC, work done and activities conducted in relation to the IMO since the ReCAAP-ISC was officially set up on 29 November 2006 in Singapore. MSC 87/19/5 (ICMA and the USA) - Guidelines for Post-Piracy Care of Seafarers Regarding resolution A.1026(26) paragraph 5(i), this document recognizes ongoing work to develop guidelines for post-piracy care of seafarers and aims to produce guidance to establish plans and procedures for putting in place measures and taking appropriate actions with a view to providing for the welfare of any attacked or hijacked seafarers. MSC 87/19/6 (ICC) - Proposals on anti-piracy measures This document is a proposal by the ICC-International Maritime Bureau to target the owners of piracy assets and businesses and to make their financial environment harsher by using existing anti-piracy legislation more effectively. MSC 87/19/7 (United States) - Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia - Report of Working Group 3 This document informs the Committee of the outcome of the second session of Working Group 3 of the Contact Group on Piracy off the coast of Somalia. MSC 87/19/8 (ICS, ISF, BIMCO, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO and OCIMF) - Piracy-related issues for further consideration by the Committee The co-sponsors comment on MSC 87/19/3 (Secretariat) and the report of the MSC Ad Hoc Working Group on LRIT and make proposals on the dissemination of information in support of counter-piracy operations and other related matters. MSC 87/INF.14 (ICMA) - Preliminary Guidelines for Post Piracy Care of Seafarers This document provides the Seamen's Church Institute's Preliminary Guidelines for Post-Piracy Care referenced in MSC 87/19/5. MSC 87/INF.17 (ReCAAP ISC) - Case Study - Hijack of Tug Boat, Asta This document provides details of the hijacking of the tug boat Asta, towing barge Callista, in February 2010, as an illustration of the way that the ReCAAP ISC, the ReCAAP network and its maritime partners operate. MSC 87/INF.18 (Republic of Korea) - Summary of the Seoul International Seminar on Anti-Piracy This document summarizes the results of a seminar on anti-piracy and armed robbery against ships at sea which was held in Seoul, 12 March 2010. It provides future development of measures, as a reference, to combat piracy, including international cooperation, capacity-building, sharing information, dispatch of warships to the Gulf of Aden, coordination and cooperation between relevant stakeholders.



Agenda Item 20 - General cargo ship safety

Background: The matter has been placed on the work programme of the Committee for years. At this session, the Committee will review the casualty analysis with a view to further progress in the discussion, mat may include establishment of risk control options and others. The Committee will consider:

1. the update on the IACS FSA study; 2. further information and relevant proposals regarding access to casualty

databases; 3. any submissions made by Member Governments and international organizations

under this agenda item, and to take action as appropriate. At this moment, there is no clear definition of “General Cargo Ship” which need to be addressed prior to moving further. LR position: To monitor the discussion Implications: No immediate conclusion is envisaged from this agenda item. Future legislation may be expected after consideration at IMO, taking into account the results of FSA study. Application: N/A (Document submitted) MSC 87/20 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MSC 86 This document reports on the outcome of MSC 86 related to general cargo ship safety. MSC 87/20/1 (IACS) - IACS FSA study – Step 2 (Risk analysis) This document provides a summary report of the Risk Analysis (FSA Step 2) from the FSA study that has been conducted by IACS regarding General Cargo Ship Safety. MSC 87/20/2 (Iran) - Comments on the FSA study - Step 2 (Risk Analysis) This document provides comments on IACS FSA Study - Step 2 (Risk Analysis) regarding General Cargo Ship Safety. MSC 87/INF.3 and MSC 87/INF.3/Corr.1 (IACS) - IACS FSA study − Step 1 (Evaluation of Historical Data) This document provides in the annex the report of the Evaluation of Historical Data (FSA Step 1) from the FSA study that has been conducted by IACS regarding General Cargo Ship Safety. MSC 87/INF.4 (IACS) - IACS FSA study – Step 2 (Risk analysis) This document provides in the annex the report of the Risk Analysis (FSA Step 2) from the FSA study that has been conducted by IACS regarding General Cargo Ship Safety.



Agenda Item 21 - Implementation of instruments and related matters

Background: The Committee will consider the proposal on the way forward (MSC 87/21) with regard to matters relating to the list of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other safety and security-related instruments, prepared by the Secretariat, in pursuance of the MSC 86’s request, taking into consideration procedural aspects and associated resource implications, so that the list can be revised taking into account the outcome of the consideration of relevant extracts by all the sub-committees and be updated, while making the list available to IMO Members by means of a circular issued on an annual basis. LR position: To closely monitor discussion, if any Implications: To be identified after the discussion at MSC 87. Application: To be identified after the discussion at MSC 87. (Document submitted) MSC 87/21 (Secretariat) - Status of Conventions This document provides information on the status of safety and security-related IMO instruments. MSC 87/21/1 (Secretariat) - Facilitating the entry into force of the 1993 amendments to the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972 This document proposes options which when pursued should lead to an early entry into force of amendments to the CSC, 1972, as amended. MSC 87/21/2 (Secretariat) - List of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other safety- and security-related non-mandatory instruments This document contains information on the status of the development of the list of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other safety- and security-related non-mandatory instruments after consideration and review by all sub-committees. MSC 87/INF.7 (Secretariat) - List of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other safety- and security-related non-mandatory instruments This document contains the list of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other safety- and security-related non-mandatory instruments. MSC 87/INF.8 (Secretariat) - Status of Conventions This document provides information on the status of mandatory safety- and security-related IMO instruments.

Agenda items 22 and 23 – Relations with other organizations and Application of Committee’s Guidelines

These items are not covered in this document.

Agenda item 24 - Work programme

Background: The Committee will consider:



1. the work programmes of the sub-committees and provisional agendas for their forthcoming sessions, on the basis of the recommendations and proposals made by the sub-committees (MSC 87/24 and addendum), the Assembly at its twenty-sixth session (MSC 87/24/1) and Member Governments and international organizations;

2. the approval of such intersessional meetings as may be proposed, and will be informed of the date of its next session. LR position: To monitor the development with a view to securing resources for the foreseeable future discussion within IMO. Implications: Once IMO incorporates a new work programme into its work, it will be most likely resulted as a new IMO requirement in 3 – 5 years’ time. Application: No immediate application out of this agenda item. (Document submitted) MSC 87/24 (Secretariat) - Biennial agendas of the BLG, DSC, FSI, NAV, DE, SLF and STW Sub-Committees and provisional agendas for their forthcoming sessions This document contains the biennial agendas of the BLG, DSC, FSI, NAV, DE, SLF and STW Sub-Committees and provisional agendas for their forthcoming sessions. MSC 87/24/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Biennial agenda of the COMSAR Sub-Committee and provisional agenda for COMSAR 15 This document contains the biennial agenda of the COMSAR Sub-Committee and provisional agenda for COMSAR 15, taking into account the Guidelines on the application of the Strategic Plan and the High-level Action Plan (resolution A.1013(26)). MSC 87/24/Add.2 (Secretariat) - Biennial agenda of the FP Sub-Committee and draft provisional agenda for FP 55 This document contains the biennial agenda of, and the Committee's post-biennial agenda relevant to, the FP Sub-Committee and draft provisional agenda for FP 55, taking into account the Guidelines on the application of the Strategic Plan and the High-level Action Plan (resolution A.1013(26)). MSC 87/24/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the twenty-sixth session of the Assembly This document conveys to the Committee requests for action contained in the resolutions adopted by A 26. MSC 87/24/2 (Australia, Dominica, the United Kingdom and ILAMA) – New work programme item proposal to amend resolution A.761(18) A new work programme item is proposed to overcome an anomaly with regard to date-expired items in the contents of packed inflatable liferafts following the promulgation of MSC.1/Circ.1328. MSC 87/24/3 (the Bahamas, Vanuatu, Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and IACS) - Proposed amendment to SOLAS to mandate enclosed space entry and rescue procedures drills This document proposes a new work programme item for the DSC Sub-Committee proposing amendments to SOLAS for mandatory training for enclosed space entry and



rescue procedures. Two options are presented as to where the possible amendments could be inserted into SOLAS, as set out in annexes 1 and 2. MSC 87/24/4 (Republic of Korea) - Approval standard for anti-splashing tape This document proposes a new work programme item for development of approval standards for anti-splashing tape, taking into account the actual condition of machinery spaces. MSC 87/24/5 (Republic of Korea) - New work programme item proposal for developing measures to avoid false distress alerts This document proposes a new work programme item for developing measures to avoid false distress alerts by providing a guideline for a unified set of specification for distress alert buttons and a safe test function. MSC 87/24/6 (Norway) - Proposal to develop a uniform understanding of the term “approved seagoing service” This document proposes to develop a uniform understanding of the term “approved seagoing service”. The work should be carried out by the Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping. MSC 87/24/7 (Norway) - Development of interpretations of the 2000 HSC Code, as amended by resolutions MSC.175(79) and MSC.222(82) This document proposes to develop a new MSC circular on .Interpretations to chapter 7 of the 2000 HSC Code, as amended by resolutions MSC.175(79) and MSC.222(82), on fire safety measures. The work should be carried out by the Sub-Committee on Fire Protection. MSC 87/24/8 (Denmark, Finland and Sweden) - New work programme item proposal regarding communication between members of the fire-fighting group The co-sponsors propose a new work programme item to discuss necessary upgrading of the personal fire-fighting equipment, especially radiocommunication equipment, and consequently amendments to chapter 3 of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code). MSC 87/24/9 (United Kingdom) - Proposal for identification of new regulations required for use of composite materials in ship building This document proposes a new work programme item for the Maritime Safety Committee with regard to the use of composite materials in the structure of convention ships. MSC 87/24/10 (Secretariat) - Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme This document reports on matters related to the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme, following consideration by the twenty-sixth regular session of the Assembly. MSC 87/24/11 (Secretariat) - Post-biennial agenda of the Committee This document provides the Post-biennial agenda of the Maritime Safety Committee, taking into account the Guidelines on the application of the Strategic Plan and the High-level Action Plan, as adopted by resolution A.1013(26). MSC 87/24/12 (Secretariat) - Development of guidance for coastal States on how to respond to a maritime emergency involving radioactive material at IAEA



The Secretariat of IAEA has invited the IMO Secretariat to collaborate with the Agency in the preparation of a guidance for coastal States on how to respond to a maritime emergency involving radioactive material as per the direction provided by IAEA General Conference resolution GC(53)/RES/10. MSC 87/24/13 (Secretariat) - Draft Report on the status of planned outputs for the 2010-2011 biennium This document provides the draft Report on the status of planned outputs for the 2010-2011 biennium for the Maritime Safety Committee, taking into account the Guidelines on the application of the Strategic Plan and the High-level Action Plan, as adopted by resolution A.1013(26). MSC 87/24/14 (India) - Comments on proposal to amend resolution A.761(18) This document comments on the work programme proposal to amend resolution A.761(18) with regard to date-expired items in the contents of packed inflatable life rafts, as suggested in document MSC 87/24/2, submitted by Australia, Dominica, the United Kingdom and ILAMA. MSC 87/24/15 (Chile, Cyprus, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Italy, the Netherlands, Panama and IPTA) - Proposed amendment to SOLAS to mandate enclosed space entry and rescue procedure drills The co-sponsors support the proposal for a new work programme item for the DSC Sub-Committee in document MSC 87/24/3 and similarly propose a new work programme item for the BLG Sub-Committee.

Agenda Item 25 - Any other business

Background: The Committee will consider: 1. information on developments on GISIS (MSC 87/25); 2. update on IMO/IACS cooperation on the IACS QSCS (MSC 87/25/1); and 3. any submissions which may be received under this agenda item,

and take appropriate action. LR position: To note the discussion Implications: To be identified after the discussion at MSC 87. Application: To be identified after the discussion at MSC 87. (Document submitted) MSC 87/25 (Secretariat) - Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) This document informs the Committee of the status of the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS). MSC 87/25/1 (Secretariat) - IMO/IACS co-operation on the IACS Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS) This document reports on the development of the IACS Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS) so far as it concerns the participation agreements between IMO and IACS. MSC 87/25/2 (IACS) - IACS Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS)



The purpose of this document is to inform the Committee of the most recent changes IACS has made to the Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS) which make the scheme freely available and applicable to any classification society. For IACS societies and IACS applicant societies, compliance with QSCS remains mandatory and a condition of membership. Non-IACS classification societies may wish to apply QSCS on a voluntary basis. In all cases the audit of classification societies against QSCS will be undertaken by independent Accredited Certification Bodies (ACBs). MSC 87/25/3 (Brazil, France, Norway and the IHO) - Proposal for the issuance of an MSC circular on IHO membership This document requests the Committee to consider the issue of an MSC circular regarding membership of the International Hydrographic Organization. MSC 87/25/4 (International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and IALA) - Protection of the AIS VHF Data Link Resolution MSC.140(76) was adopted in December 2002 for the protection of the AIS VHF Data Link, in anticipation of the dissemination of a large volume of Class B devices. Since the adoption of the resolution, several other AIS devices have been permitted. MSC 87/25/5 (Republic of Korea) - Recent developments on Wing-In-Ground (WIG) craft This document introduces the experience of the Republic of Korea in construction and trial run of Wing-In-Ground (WIG) craft and invites the Committee to note the information provided. This document further suggests that it is the right time to review the Interim Guidelines for WIG craft (MSC/Circ.1054) with the experiences gained among concerned Member States. MSC 87/INF.11 (INTERCARGO) - Bulk Carrier Benchmarking and Casualty Report The Intercargo publication “Benchmarking Bulk Carriers 2009-10" including the Intercargo bulk carrier Casualty Report has been published and is made available for the information of the Committee. MSC 87/INF.13 (India) - Carriage of iron ore fines leading to marine casualties This document provides vital information on carriage of iron ore fines from Indian ports that has led to serious marine casualties. A proposal to prevent such incidents is made on the basis of the key findings as a result of safety investigations. MSC 87/INF.15 (the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)) - Aids to Navigation in Arctic Waters This document provides information on a meeting organized by IALA with the five countries responsible for marking the Arctic shipping routes, Canada, Denmark, Norway, the Russian Federation and the United States, in order to find the best way forward for achieving an internationally agreed system for providing the necessary Aids to Navigation in Arctic areas. The Resolution adopted by the five countries in conclusion of the meeting is annexed. The issues raised in the document should also be considered in relation to the development of a Code for ships operating in Polar waters.



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