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Expansion of the UK-ETS to the shipping Sector (2nd Report)
As announced in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1371 (issued on 16 December 2025), the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK-ETS) will be expanded to include the shipping sector, starting on 1 July 2026. The legislation expanding the scope of the UK-ETS to include the shipping sector - "The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 (Statutory Instruments 2026 No. 392)" (hereinafter the "UK-ETS Regulation") - has now been officially published and will enter into force on 1 July 2026, as scheduled. Prior to the entry into force of this legislation, the existing UK monitoring, reporting and verification of CO2 emissions regime from UK-related voyages (hereinafter "former UK-MRV Regulation") was revokedRESOLUTION MSC.572(110) and MSC.576(110) - New Requirements for Pilot Transfer Arrangements -
At the 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110), the amendment to SOLAS V/23 regarding pilot transfer arrangements (Res MSC.572(110)) and "Performance Standards for Pilot Transfer Arrangements" (Res MSC.576(110)) was adopted. In addition, MSC.1/Circ.1428/Rev.1 which provides illustrations of the main installation requirements and MSC.1/Circ.1690 on the voluntary early implementation of amendments to SOLAS V/23 were issued. The Technical Information introduces the main amendments of the requirements for pilot transfer arrangements. 1. Application (1) Pilot transfer arrangements installed on or after 1 January 2028* shall be designed, manufactured, constructed, secured and installed in accordance with the introduction and parts A, B and CNew requirements for anchor handling winches due to amendments to SOLAS II-1 (Retroactive requirements)
ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC 1359 (issued on 8 August 2025) and No. TEC-1361 (issued on 1 September 2025) each contain information about requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches being incorporated into Regulation II-1/3-13 of SOLAS. Since 3-13 applies to existing vessels, this Technical Information is being sent out as a reminder to all concerned parties of the detailed applicability conditions and required actions. 1. Application and class notation / installation character In the past, ClassNK has affixed the class notation "Anchor Handling Vessel (abbreviated as AHV)" to the classification characters of anchor handling vessels (i.e. vessels engaged in the installation, moving and taking up of the mooring anchors of mobiThe ratification of the Hong Kong Convention by Cyprus
Regarding compliance with the Hong Kong Convention (Ship Recycling Convention), the Cyprus Administration published Circular No. 4/2026 on the ratification of the Convention by Cyprus and its entry into force on 26 February 2026, as well as the required measures for Cyprus-flagged ships. This ClassNK Technical Information provides information for shipowners and management companies on the actions required to ensure compliance. 1. Deadline for obtaining an IHM Certificate All Cyprus-flagged ships are required to obtain an IHM Certificate by the earliest of the following dates, (1) The first renewal survey conducted on or after 26 February 2026 (2) Not later than 26 June 2030 (3) Before going for recycling, if earlier. 2. Issuance of an IHM CertificMeasures to Address the Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships (MSC.581(110))
At the 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110) held in June 2025, the Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships were adopted as IMO Resolution MSC.581(110). This resolution invited the Assembly to revoke resolution A.1050(27) and aims to prevent fatalities and serious accidents related to enclosed space entry by clarifying requirements for definitions, risk assessment, atmosphere testing, carbon dioxide (CO2) management, and emergency preparedness. This Technical Information provides an overview of the main amendments and highlights important points to be considered. 1. Outline Resolution MSC.581(110) is a recommendatory instrument applicable to all ship types. The resolution recommends that enclosed space enExpansion of the UK-ETS to the shipping Sector
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK-ETS) will be expanded to include the shipping sector, starting on 1 July 2026. As a result, regardless of the Flag state, ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above calling at ports under UK jurisdiction will be required to surrender allowances corresponding to their annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The UK Government has recently issued the Main Authority Response outlining the key policy decisions, which was further explained during a government-hosted webinar on 8 December. The formal regulations reflecting these decisions are expected to be published in due course. The following is a summary of the UK-ETS for the shipping sector based on current information. 1. Scope of application (1) Applies to ships of 5,00Application of IMSBC Code 8th Amendment
Please be informed the application of IMSBC Code Amendment 08-25 as follows. The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.575(110) is referred to as "IMSBC Code 8th Amendment" in this Technical Information. The current IMSBC Code 7th Amendment is valid until 31 December 2026. Therefore, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1332 dated 11 October 2024 will be revoked on 31 December 2026. 1. Application of the IMSBC Code 8th Amendment The IMSBC Code 8th Amendment to revise individual schedules of cargoes was adopted by the IMO Maritime Safety Committee 110th session (MSC110) held in July 2025. The Amendment will enter into force on 1 January 2027 and will be mandatory for all ships loading solid bulk cargoes on or after 1 January 2027. 2. Cargoes newlyThis Technical Information became null and void on 2 Jun 2026.
LRIT conformance test for Panamanian flagged ship
The Panama Maritime Authority has revised Merchant Marine Circular MMC-195 (in September 2025) regarding the implementation of LRIT Conformance Test for Panamanian flagged ships. Therefore, the contents of the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1351 (dated 11 June 2025) have been updated accordingly. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1351. -1. The circular applies to the following types of Panamanian flagged vessels, engaged on international voyages. (MMC-195, 4.1, 4.2) - All passenger ships - Cargo ships of 300 gross tonnage and above - Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) that are propelled by mechanical means - Offshore Support Vessels, Special Purpose Ships and Mobile Offshore Unit(Japanese flag ships) Special requirements for cargo ships to transport passenger(s).
Japanese Government partly revised the regulation for subdivision of ships and some relevant regulations on 30 June 2024. The revised regulations are applied to "旅客輸送船"等 (cargo ships to transport passenger(s)), which are other than passenger ships and engaged on ship operation business as prescribed in paragraph 2, article 2 of act on maritime transportation of Japanese law (excluding ships engaged on transportations of only objects). Applicable ships may be required to comply with additional requirements of flooding calculation, installation of the water ingress alarm, life rafts, AIS etc. ClassNK can not know whether each ship is engaged on ship operation business as prescribed in paragraph 2, article 2 of act on maritime transportation or not. TherefoSTS Operations Plan for Panamanian-flagged Ships
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) additionally revised their Merchant Marine Circular MMC-217 for Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations for Panamanian-flagged ships. Please note the following points on the Ship-to-Ship (STS) Operations Plan for Panamanian-flagged ships. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1358. The changes from ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1358 are as follows: Addition of References in Item 2 "Additional Requirements" Relevant Section: STS Operations Plan shall be developed taking into account IMO's "Manual on Oil Pollution, Section I, Prevention" as amended, and the ICS and OCIMF Ship to Ship Transfer Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases (2013). (To be continued)Fleet Risk Assessment (FRA) and Performance Accelerated Program (PMAP) for Panamanian vessels
The Panama Maritime Authority has newly issued Merchant Marine Circular MMC-405 regarding Fleet Risk Assessment (FRA) and Performance Accelerated Program (PMAP) for Panamanian vessels. As a result, the previous Merchant Marine Circular MMC-380, which prescribed the measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance, has been repealed. The related survey, audit, and reporting procedures prescribed in MMC-380 have been replaced by those prescribed in MMC-405. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1326 (dated June 21, 2024). This is also to inform that, the designation of "Warning vessels" and "Critical vessels" as defined in paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 of MMC-405, as well as the instrRevision of SEEMP Part II in accordance with the 2024 SEEMP GUIDELINES and periodical updates to SEEMP Part III
As informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1339, 1343 and 1354, the amendments to MARPOL Annex VI Appendix IX, which include corrections and additions to the items required to be reported under the IMO DCS, entered into force on 1 August 2025. Additionally, the guidelines for the development of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) have been revised. RESOLUTION MEPC.395(82) "2024 GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHIP ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN (SEEMP)" was adopted on 4 October 2024, and RESOLUTION MEPC.401(83) "AMENDMENTS TO THE 2024 GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHIP ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN (SEEMP) (RESOLUTION MEPC.395(82))" was adopted on 11 April 2025 (hereinafter referred to as the 2024 SEEMP GUIDELINES).LRIT conformance test for Liberia flagged ships
The Liberia Maritime Authority has revised Marine Notice ISP-003 (in July 2025) regarding the implementation of LRIT Conformance Test for Liberian flagged ships. Therefore, the contents of the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1319 (dated 8 March 2024) have been updated accordingly. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1319. Regarding LRIT conformance test, Liberia Maritime Authority published Marine Notice ISP-003 Rev.07/25. A summary of Marine Notice ISP-003 Rev.07/25 is as below. 1. Commencing 1 January 2024, all Conformance Test Reports will be issued with validity not exceeding twelve (12) months from the anniversary of the applicable conformance test completion date. 2. As of 1Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 110
The 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110) was held from 18 to 27 June 2025. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 110 is provided below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements adopted at MSC 110 are as follows: (1) Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 and V (See attachment 1, 4, 12) Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/11 to correct the wording regarding structural integrity and amendments to regulation V/23 regarding pilot transfer arrangements. In addition, the performance standards for pilot transfer arrangements, which are made mandatory by the amended regulation V/23, were also adopted. It was alRequirements for prohibition of fire-extinguishing media containing Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)
At the 107th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107) in May 2023, amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 prohibiting fire-extinguishing media containing PFOS were adopted as Resolution MSC.532(107). At the MSC 110 in June 2025, a unified interpretation regarding verification by the maker's declarations and laboratory test reports that the extinguishing media containing PFOS are not used or stored on ships was adopted as MSC.1/Circ.1694. As the amendment of SOLAS will come into force on 1 January 2026, we would like to inform the requirements for necessary preparation in advance. 1. Outline Use or storage of fire-extinguishing media containing PFOS will be prohibited on or after 1 January 2026. The phrase "containing PFOS" means present in concentrCompliance with new requirements for Lifting appliances in accordance with the Amendments to SOLAS II-1
Regarding ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1357 issued on 30 July 2025, we have revised due to an error. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1357. The corrections are as follows. "3. List** of Loose Gears and Proof Test Certificate" in No. TEC-1357. (Incorrect) From 1 January 2026, proof test certificates for loose gears used with lifting appliances subject to SOLAS II-1/3-13.2.1 and 13.2.4 will be required. (Correct) From 1 January 2026, proof test certificates for loose gears used with lifting appliances subject to SOLAS II-1/3-13 will be required. (To be continued)This Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2025.
Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Ballast Water Management
This is to inform that the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control announced a press release about the joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) as follows: Inspection item: Ballast Water Management Campaign period: From 1 September 2025 to 30 November 2025 For more information, please refer to the attached press releases issued by Tokyo and Paris MoU. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jpNew requirements for anchor handling winches due to the amendments to SOLAS II-1
At the 107th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC107) in June 2023, the amendments to SOLAS II-1 to provide safety requirements on lifting appliances and anchor handling winches were adopted and Regulation 3-13 was newly established as per the resolution MSC.532(107). Additionally, "Guidelines for Lifting appliances" (MSC.1/Circ.1663) and "Guidelines for Anchor handling winches" (MSC.1/Circ.1662) were approved. These new guidelines are referenced in SOLAS II-1/Reg.3-13. In addition, please refer to ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1340 dated 16 December 2024 and ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1303 dated 16 August 2023. This technical information introduces the new requirements for anchor handling winches. Since some parts of theThis Technical Information became null and void on 18 Nov 2025.
STS Operations Plan for Panamanian-flagged Ships
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) revised their Merchant Marine Circular MMC-217 for Ship-to-ship (STS) operations for Panamanian-flagged ships. Please note the following points on the Ship-to-ship (STS) Operations Plan for Panamanian-flagged ships 1. Applicability All Panamanian-flagged Oil Tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above, engaged in the transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers (STS operations) wherever they are located except for followings: ･ Bunkering operations; ･ STS operations within the territorial sea or exclusive economic zone of Panama must follow the provisions of Resolution J.D. No. 038-2022 of 25 August 2022; ･ Oil transfer operations associated with fixed or floating platforms, including drilling rigs; ･ FPSOs used for the offshoThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Sep 2025.
Compliance with new requirements for Lifting appliances in accordance with the Amendments to SOLAS II-1
At the 107th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107), the Amendment to SOLAS II-1 was adopted, and new Regulation 3-13 was established. We informed in No. TEC-1340 issued on 16 December 2024 about the key requirements for lifting appliances. The amendment of SOLAS will come into force on 1 January 2026, we would like to inform shipowners and management companies of the following items for which they need to prepare in advance. 1. List* of Lifting Appliances and Documentary Evidence of Safe Working Load All lifting applications installed onboard ships subject to SOLAS II-1/3-13 are to be registered, regardless of the safe working load, by the time of the first periodical survey (annual, intermediate, and renewal survey) of Safety ConstructionAmendments to the requirement for portable fire extinguishers on ships subject to the IGF Code
At the 108th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC108) held in May 2024, amendments to the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) (Resolution MSC. 551 (108)) relating to the requirements for portable fire extinguishers were adopted. The additional requirements are as follows: 1. Application All ships subject to the IGF Code 2. Additional new requirements One portable dry chemical powder fire extinguisher of at least 5 kg capacity is to be provided in the fuel preparation room not later than the first periodical survey on or after 1 January 2026 (Paragraph 11.6.2, IGF Code). (If the arrangement of fire extinguishers on the ship is changed, the Fire Control Plan is to be changed and confirmeOmission of "Launching at 5 knots" test of Rescue boat(s) and Lifeboat(s) for Malta -flagged vessels
Transport Malta issued Technical Notice SLS.24 Rev.1 for omission of "Launching at 5 knots" test of Rescue boat(s) and Lifeboat(s) for sister ships. Previously, the omission of "Launching at 5 knots" test for sister ships during new building had not been accepted for Lifeboat(s). By the notice and detailed instruction, the omission of "Launching at 5 knots" test of not only Rescue Boat(s) but also Lifeboat(s) for sister ships is accepted subject to confirmation of the following: 1. the sister ships are built according to the same plans of the lead ship on which the test has been carried out; 2. they are provided with Rescue Boat(s), Lifeboat(s) and Launching arrangement(s) that are identical to those on the lead ship on which the launch test has beenSummary of the outcomes of MEPC 83
The eighty-third session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) was held from 7 to 11 April 2025. A summary of the discussions and the decisions taken at MEPC 83 is provided as below for your information. 1. Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from ships Draft regulations on the mid-term measures for reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) have been approved. At MEPC 80 in 2023, the IMO adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (2023 IMO GHG Strategy), which sets out the IMO's levels of ambition (see the table below) including the aim to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping by or around 2050. Further discussions continued in developing "Mid-tAmendment of IMO's Guidelines for the development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials regarding Ship Recycling Convention (RESOLUTION MEPC.405(83))
At the eighty-third session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83), amendments to the guidelines for the development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM), as required under the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, were discussed and were subsequently adopted on 11 April 2025 as RESOLUTION MEPC.405(83) "AMENDMENTS TO THE 2023 GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (RESOLUTION MEPC.379(80))". A summary of the amendments to the Guidelines is provided below. ･ The amendments to the "2023 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials" adopted on 7 July 2023, clarifying the threCompliance with Hong Kong Convention (Ship Recycling Convention) for Panamanian-flagged ships
Regarding compliance with the Hong Kong Convention (Ship Recycling Convention), the Panamanian Administration published Merchant Marine Circular MMC-386 (Rev.Jun/2025), which contains updated instructions. This ClassNK Technical Information provides information for shipowners and management companies on actions required regarding ship operations and ship recycling procedures in accordance with the Circular. -1. Development of the IHM Part I and Initial Surveys (Para. 6, 7) (1) New ships as defined in the Convention (a) Development of the IHM Part I by the New ship method and the IHM Initial Survey are required during the construction. (2) Existing ships as defined in the Convention (a) Development of the IHM Part I by the Expert method and the IHM IThis Technical Information became null and void on 4 Dec 2025.
LRIT conformance test for Panamanian flagged ship
The Panama Maritime Authority has revised Merchant Marine Circular MMC-195 (in May 2025) regarding the implementation of LRIT Conformance Test for Panamanian flagged ships. Therefore, the contents of the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1321 (dated 30 April 2024) have been updated accordingly. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1321. -1. The circular applies to the following types of Panamanian flagged vessels, engaged on international voyages and constructed on or after 31 December 2008. (MMC-195, 4.1, 4.2) - All passenger ships - Cargo ships of 300 gross tonnage and above - Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) that are propelled by mechanical means - Offshore Support Vessels, SpeciaSummary of the Outcomes of MSC 109
The 109th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 109) was held from 2 to 6 December 2024. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 109 is provided below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements adopted at MSC 109 are as follows: (1) Amendments to IGC Code (See attachment 1, 2) Amendments to chapter 16 of the IGC Code to make cargos identified as toxic products conditionally usable as fuel, in view of the launch of ammonia-fuelled vessels were adopted. In addition, the MSC circular to invite a voluntary early implementation of the amendments was also released. Applied: on or after 1 July 2026. (2) AmendmentCompliance with the Hong Kong Convention (Ship Recycling Convention) / Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 on Ship Recycling (EU-SRR)- For Liberian flagged vessels
Regarding compliance with the Hong Kong Convention (Ship Recycling Convention) / Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 on Ship Recycling (EU-SRR), the Liberian Administration published Marine Notice POL-016 Rev.03/25, which contains updated instructions. This ClassNK Technical Information provides information on actions required in response to the Marine Notice issued by the Liberian Administration and supersedes ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1320. The main changes from ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1320 are underlined. 1. A summary of Marine Notice POL-016 Rev.03/25 is as follows: (1) All surveys under the Ship Recycling Convention of all ships in service registered or registering with Liberia, will be conducted by the Administration on or afRules concerning computer-based systems (IACS UR E22 (Rev.3) related)
Considering the actual computer-based systems that are adopted to vessels, ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1316, dated January 26, 2024, has been partially updated and published as TEC-1348. Accordingly, ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1316 is out of print. The main changes are as follows ・ Update content to be included in "3. Documents to be submitted" in TEC-1316 ・ Addition of example items of systems falling under Category II and III in "Attachment 1. Example of List of system categorizations" in TEC-1316 IACS UR E22 (hereinafter referred to as "UR E22") is unified requirements relating to computer-based systems used on vessels, which has recently been amended and adopted as UR E22 (Rev.3) to better clarify the requirements, specific to eThis Technical Information became null and void on 15 Oct 2025.
Focused Inspection Campaign on "Enclosed Space Entry" in Chinese Ports
This is to inform the following focused inspection campaign being carried out by the port authority in Chinese ports. Specific Areas : Enclosed Space Entry Period : From 15 January 2025 to 14 October 2025 For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Ship Management Systems Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2173 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jpSTS Operation for Singapore Flag Ships
Singapore MPA issued Shipping Circular No.16 of 2024 for mid-ocean Ship-to-ship (STS) operations for Singapore-registered ship. Please note the following points on Ship-to-ship (STS) Operations Plan for Singapore-registered ships. 1. If a Singapore-registered ship carry out mid-ocean STS operation, notification procedure to the Flag Administration is required to be included in STS Operations Plan of the ship. Herein, "mid-ocean" means sea area other than the territorial sea, or the exclusive economic zone where notification of STS operations to the Authority is required in Reg.42, Annex I of MARPOL. 2. Ship having approved STS Operations Plan and will carry out mid-ocean STS operation is required to insert pages for notification procedure to the Flag ANotice of voluntary replacement of rocket parachute flares Kokusai Kakoh Co., Ltd / Type: KP-16
Kokusai Kakoh Co., Ltd. has issued a notice of the replacement of the following rocket parachute flares: Product name/type: Kokusai Kakoh Co., Ltd. Rocket parachute flares Type: KP-16 Date of manufacture: From February 2021 to July 2024 Owners and management companies of vessels equipped with the product(s) concerned are requested to follow the instructions from Kokusai Kakoh Co., Ltd. on their website at https://www.kokusai-kakoh.co.jp/kp-16en.html. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jpDesignation of the Canadian Arctic Area and Norwegian Sea Area as Emission Control Areas under MARPOL ANNEX VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)
While information on Emission Control Areas (hereinafter referred to as ECA) specified in MARPOL ANNEX VI (hereinafter referred to as ANNEX VI) has already been provided in ClassNK Technical Information Nos.TEC-0654, TEC-0771, TEC-0832, TEC-0866 and TEC-1292, please be advised that said information also now applies to the Canadian Arctic Area and Norwegian Sea Area since they have been designated as new ECA in accordance with amendments to ANNEX VI adopted at the 82nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82) held in October 2024. Relevant information regarding this has been circulated by the IMO as Resolution MEPC.392(82). This ClassNK Technical Information provides the following information related to the above. 1. Sea areas newlSummary of the outcomes of MEPC 82
The eighty-second session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82) was held from 30 September to 4 October 2024. A summary of the discussions and the decisions taken at MEPC 82 is provided as below for your information. 1. Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to address global warming is a universal challenge, and the measures to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping have been deliberated at IMO. Such measures introduced at the IMO so far include the regulation of Energy Efficiency Design/Existing Ship Index (EEDI/EEXI), retaining of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) onboard, and reporting annual fuel oil consumption data in the IMO Data CoFuelEU Maritime implementation delayed in Norway and Iceland
As announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1329 (issued on 29 July 2024) and No.TEC-1308 (issued on 3 October 2023), the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, an EU regulation aimed at promoting the decarbonization of fuels used on ships, has entered into force and starts on 1 January 2025. In accordance with this regulation, ISM companies having ships above 5,000 gross tonnage calling at ports within the jurisdiction of EEA Member States for transporting passengers or cargo for commercial purposes, regardless of their Flag State, are required to monitor the amount of energy (fuel type and consumption) used by ships during voyages and at berth. The EEA (European Economic Area) Member States consist of the 27 EU member states plus Norway, Iceland, andRESOLUTION MSC.552(108) - Amendments to the International Code for the safe carriage of grain in bulk (RESOLUTION MSC.23(59))
With regard to Resolution MSC.552(108) which is an amendment to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (Resolution MSC.23(59), hereinafter referred to as the Grain Code) as informed by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1335, please be informed as follows. 1. Application Ships subject to the Grain Code which carry grain in bulk in a newly defined class of loading conditions on and after 1 January 2026. 2. Newly defined class of loading conditions "specially suitable compartment, partly filled in way of the hatch opening, with ends untrimmed" (Refer to Figure 1)New requirements for Lifting appliances due to the Amendments to SOLAS II-1
At the 107th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC107), the Amendment to SOLAS II-1 regarding requirements of Lifting appliances and Anchor handling winches were adopted and Regulation 3-13 was newly established. Additionally, "Guidelines for Anchor handling winches" (MSC.1/Circ.1662) and "Guidelines for Lifting appliances" (MSC.1/Circ.1663) was approved. These new guidelines are referenced in SOLAS II-1/3-13. The Technical Information introduces the new requirements for Lifting appliances. 1. Application* The following apply to ships of 500 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages. * Application for ships (including Japanese flag ships) which do not fall under the above will be informed by ClassNK web site, if it is available.Implementation of new parameters for IMO DCS monitoring and SEEMP II revision
At the 81st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC81), MARPOL Annex VI was amended and additional reporting items in the DCS Regulations were approved. Subsequently, at the 82nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC82), the guidance on application was approved and, the schedule for application has been finalized. 1. Overview of additional monitoring items in IMO-DCS The following items are newly included in the reporting items. - Total fuel oil consumption per combustion systems (main engines, auxiliary engines/generators and oil-fired boilers); - Total fuel oil consumption while the ship is not under way; - Laden distance travelled (on a voluntary basis); - Transport work; - Total amount of on-shore poApplication of INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR SHIPS CARRYING INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL （IP Code）
With the growing adoption of offshore wind power generation, an increase in the number of vessels involved in accessing offshore wind power facilities, installing wind turbines, laying submarine cables, as well as performing maintenance and decommissioning post-operation is anticipated. Traditionally, workers transported to these offshore facilities on such vessels have been classified as passengers. As a result, when transporting more than 12 workers, the requirements for passenger ships, as specified by SOLAS Regulations, have applied. However, applying the requirements for passenger ships to vessels transporting workers has been considered impractical. Therefore, regulations concerning vessels transporting personnel working on offshore facilities, such aInspection and certification relating to the entry into force of the 2022 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 on 23 December 2024 (Part 2)
As you are aware by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1327 issued on 28 June 2024, the 2022 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 will enter into force on 23 December 2024 in the countries that have ratified the MLC, 2006. In this regard, ClassNK's policy for the inspection and the information /instructions from the flag administrations as of 29 November 2024 are summarized below for your reference. [Inspections by ClassNK] In line with the 2022 Amendments, ClassNK intends to conduct the following inspections in addition to the flag requirements. (To be continued)Revised Unified Interpretation of inspection and maintenance of means of access specified in MSC.1/Circ.1572/Rev.2.
At the 108th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC108), amendment to IMO circular containing a unified interpretation of SOLAS II-1/3-6 and its technical regulations MSC.158(78) on the means of access required for oil tankers of 500 gross tonnage and bulk carriers, as defined of SOLAS IX/1, of 20,000 gross tonnage and over on vessels the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2005 was adopted as MSC.1/Circ.1572/Rev.2 and the provisions related to the interval for the inspection of the means of access and records were revised. Therefore, shipowners and ship management companies are required to take necessary actions accordingly referring to the following information until the application date of new provisions. 1. Application The Unified ISummary of the Outcomes of MSC 108
The 108th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108) was held from 15 to 24 May 2024. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 108 is provided below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements adopted at MSC 108 are as follows: (1) Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-4 (See attachment 1) Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-4 to require emergency towing arrangements on ships, other than tankers, of not less than 20,000GT were adopted. In addition, guidelines specifying specific requirements for the arrangement are under consideration by the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) with a target complMaintaining and updating part I of the Inventory during operations with the Hong Kong Convention (Ship Recycling Convention)
The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (hereinafter referred to as the "Ship Recycling Convention"), will enter into force on 26 June 2025, as announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1311. ClassNK provide guidance on the maintenance of Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) required for shipowners, in accordance with the Ship Recycling Convention and the IMO Guidelines for Inventory Development (Resolution MEPC.379(80)). With regard to the maintenance of Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (hereinafter referred to as “IHM”), the following requirements are imposed on shipowners/ship management companies by the Convention and the IMO guidelines: 1. TheArrangement of Occasional Survey for issuance of AFS Certificate in accordance with the amendment of the AFS Convention to add the Cybutryne to the list of banned substances
As previously informed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1288 and TEC-1315, vessels having AFS Certificate as of the effective date of the amendment to the AFS Convention to add Cybutryne to the list of banned substances (1 January 2023) shall undergo documentary verification and receive AFS Certificate in a new format within 2 years from the effective date (by 31 December 2024). For the vessels which AFS Certificate in a new format yet has not issued yet, the following Note appears in Survey Status: [The AFS Certificate is to be re-issued with a new format by 31 December 2024.] Meanwhile, for the vessels which AFS Certificate in a new format was issued without the result of verification of Cybutryne due to some reason, below Note appears in SurApplication of IMSBC Code 7th Amendment
Regarding the application of IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 informed on ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1314, a part of Appendix "Ventilation Requirement of DIRECT REDUCED IRON(D)" was revised. The revised part is underlined in Attachment 4. Associated with the revision, the existing ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1314 was superseded. The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.539(107) is referred to as "IMSBC Code 7th Amendment" in this Technical Information. The current IMSBC Code 6th Amendment is valid until 31 December 2024. Therefore, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1283 dated 21 December 2022 will be revoked on 31 December 2024. 1. Application of the IMSBC Code 7th Amendment The IMSBC Code 7th Amendment to revise individual schedSpecial requirements for life-saving appliances and equipment installed on board Singapore-flagged vessels
The Marine and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA Singapore) has announced the following special requirement related to life-saving appliances and equipment installed on board Singapore-flagged vessels. This requirement applies to all Singapore-flagged vessels regardless of their date of construction. Compliance with this requirement is to be confirmed at the next survey related to the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate (i.e. SE survey) on or after the issued date of this ClassNK Technical Information. [Requirement] Wire-rope grips for the falls of life-saving appliances, such as bulldog grips, are not acceptable for any primary load-bearing terminations. This includes falls for lifeboats, rescue boats and davit-launched liferafts as well as hanging oThis Technical Information became null and void on 27 Feb 2025.