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AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) – Hours of work and rest
This is to inform that AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) has noticed information about Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on Planned Maintenance. Focused inspection : Hours of work and rest Campaign Period : From 1 May 2022 to 30 June 2022 As for the details, please refer to Marine Notice 05/2022 on AMSA's website through following link: https://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/index-marine-notices For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Ship Management Systems Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2173 Fax: +81-3-5226-2174 E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 14 Apr 2022.
AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) – Planned Maintenance
This is to inform that AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) has noticed information about Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on Planned Maintenance. Focused inspection : Planned Maintenance Campaign Period : From 15 January 2022 to 30 March 2022 As for the details, please refer to Marine Notice 09/2021 on AMSA's website through following link: https://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/index-marine-notices For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Ship Management Systems Departmentn, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2173 Fax: +81-3-5226-2174 E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jpInstruction by Panama Maritime Authority regarding U.S. and Australian ports pre-arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-381 regarding U.S. pre-arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels in order to decrease the detention number of vessels calling at U.S. ports as informed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1226 (dated 5 January 2021). We received a notice that MMC-381 was updated from V.03 to V.04 due to partial modification of the aforementioned pre-arrival checklist. In addition, for vessels calling at Australian ports, MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-393 has newly been issued with similar contents as MMC-381. Accordingly, this Technical Information has newly been issued and supersedes the previous Technical Information No.TEC-1226. The outline of the requirements in these circulars is as foThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Oct 2021.
AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign on Safety of Navigation
It is informed that AMSA (Australia Maritime Safety Authority) is conducting the following Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC). Items of inspection: Safety of navigation (SOLAS Chapter V) Campaign period: From 1 August 2021 to 30 September 2021 As for details of the above, please refer to AMSA homepage and pay attention to the contents of the notice. https://www.amsa.gov.au (Home > Vessels & operators > Port State control > Port State control inspections > Focused inspection campaign—safety of navigation) 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 / 2028 Fax: +81-3-AMSA's approach to maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers
Marine Notice 10/2020 stating AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority)'s interim approach to the maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic was issued. In the Marine Notice, it is stated that the interim approach will be extended until 28 February 2021. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1211. An outline of AMSA's approach is quoted as follows: ==Quote== - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid seafarer employment agreement (SEA), signed by all parties, and has served on board a vessel for less than 11 months without taking leave, no action will be taken. - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid SEA and has served on board a vesselThis Technical Information became null and void on 27 Nov 2020.
AMSA's approach to maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers
Marine Notice 04/2020 stating AMSA's interim approach to the maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic was issued. An outline of AMSA's approach is quoted as follows: ==Quote== - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid seafarer employment agreement (SEA), which is signed by all parties and is being complied with, and has served on board a vessel for less than 11 months without taking leave, no action will be taken. - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid SEA and has served continuously on board a vessel for more than 11 months, and less than 13 months without taking leave, the master will be required to provide a plan for the seafarer's repatriation which is approved by the flag State,This Technical Information became null and void on 26 Feb 2024.
Test of wash water from open-loop scrubbers (Australia)
Please be informed that AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) request to provide the test results of wash water from open-loop scrubbers. According to the Marine Notice 05/2019 issued by AMSA, test of wash water is to be conducted in accordance with "2015 GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS" and repeated twelve months, as a minimum, for a period of two years. Please surely noted that ships may be prohibited to discharge the wash water from open-loop scrubbers in Australian waters if the relevant data or evidence cannot be provided to AMSA before arrival at the first Australian port. For further details regarding this regulation, please refer to Marine Notice 05/2019 as attached. For any questions about the above, please contact:"Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports" (revised) issued by AMSA
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) published Marine Notice 8/2016 "Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports", superseding the former Marine Notice 11/2012. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0924 dated 24 August 2012. This Marine Notice shows 12 items subject to Port State Control Inspections regarding ECDIS. Among these items, the matters of setting, operation and maintenance on-board, like "demonstrations of operational competency by the ship's navigating officer (e.g. safety checking of a voyage plan)", are included. For the details, please see the attachments, which are also available on AMSA website. https://apps.amsa.gov.au/MOReview/MarineNoticeExternal.html For aHelicopter facilities onboard ships sailing in Australian waters
"MARINE ORDERS Part 57 Helicopter operations Issue 3 (hereinafter referred to as MO57)" was issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (hereinafter referred to as AMSA) for Helicopter facilities onboard ships sailing in Australian waters. After the issuance of MO57, helicopter facilities are to comply with MO57 instead of "Australian Code of Safe Practice for Ship-Helicopter Transfers", which was notified in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0762. Consequently, this ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0762. In addition, fire-fighting equipment for helicopter facilities are required to comply with the "Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations, 4th Edition (hereinafter referred to as ICS GuideThis Technical Information became null and void on 28 Apr 2016.
"Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports" issued from the Australian Government (Revised)
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) published Marine Notice 11/2012 "Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports" instead of Marine Notice 15/2010 and 7/2012. In "5.2 Familiarisation training", it was requested "The requirement for familiarisation is further recognised under the provisions of section 6.3 and 6.5 of the ISM Code". In "7 Port State Control inspection", it was included the following requirements. ･documented procedures for using ECDIS ･listing of ECDIS as critical equipment in the ship's Safety Management System ･evidence of periodic tests and checks of the ECDIS equipment that need to be carried out in accordance with the ship's Safety Management System For any questions about the above, please contact: [For quThis Technical Information became null and void on 24 Aug 2012.
"Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports" issued from the Australian Government
The Australian Government has noticed (Australian Maritime Safety Authority MARINE NOTICE 7/2012) "Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports." AMSA said: Besides conforming to IMO-performance standards and carrying official ENC, when ECDIS is being used for navigation, all masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch should undertake appropriate ECDIS training and documentary evidence of such training must be maintained on board. For any questions about the above, please contact: [Survey] NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jp [AudiRadio Service Publications, Radio Log-Book and Radio Personnel on board Australian registered GMDSS ships
The Australian Government (AMSA) has notified ClassNK of Radio Service Publications, Radio Log-Book and Radio Personnel on board Australian registered GMDSS ships by their Marine Order Part 27 Issue 4 as follows: 1. Radio Service Publications to be fitted on board the GMDSS ships; (1) a copy of the current edition of the Handbook for GMDSS Ship Station Operators, published by AMSA; (2) the current edition of the Marine Radio Operator Handbook, published by the Australian Maritime College in electronic or printed form; (3) a copy of the current edition of the Marine Orders Part 27 in electronic or printed form; (4) a copy of the current edition of the Manual for Use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services, published by the InternRemotely located survival craft(III/31.1.4) - Australian registered ships
The Australian Government (AMSA) has noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for remotely located survival craft(III/31.1.4) which was adopted by MSC.1/Circ.1243 onboard the Australian registered ships (Marine Orders Part 25, Issue 7). Following requirements are to be applied to all ships regardless of date of construction. And the compliance with these requirements to be verified at the first safety equipment survey after 10 February 2010 in respect of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. 1. If a liferaft is provided in accordance with Regulation 31.1.4 of Chapter III, the liferaft is regarded as a "remotely located survival craft" with regard to SOLAS regulation III/7.2.1.2. 2. The area where these remotely located survival craft is stowedThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Aug 2010.
AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign on container securing equipment
AMSA(Australia Maritime Safety Authority) is planning the following Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC). Items of inspection: Container securing equipment (SOLAS Chapter VI, Regulation 5) Campaign period: From 1 February to 30 April 2010 The subject of this campaign also includes vessels of less than 500GT. For the above, please refer to AMSA home page. NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027 / 2028 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jp Attachment: 1. Marine Notice 2/2010 : Port/Flag State Control - Focused Inspection CampaignPerformance standard for navigation lights, navigation light controllers and associated equipment - Australian registered ships
The Australian Government (AMSA) has noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for navigation lights, navigation light controllers and associated equipment which was adopted by MSC253(83) onboard the Australian registered ships (Marine Order Part30, Issue 8). AMSA has decided to make the performance standards for navigation lights, navigation light controllers and associated equipment set out in the Annex of Resolution MSC.253(83) mandatory for ships installed on or after 1 December 2009. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +8This Technical Information became null and void on 8 Apr 2014.