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New 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 mobiMeasures 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 enSummary 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 alNew 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 theAmendments 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 confirmeSummary 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) AmendmentRESOLUTION 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)Application 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 aRevised 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 complNew Requirements for Towing and Mooring Equipment due to the Amendments to SOLAS II-1 Reg.3-8
At the 102nd session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC102), amendments to SOLAS II-1/3-8 and "Revised Guidance on Shipboard Towing and Mooring Equipment" (MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1) were adopted. Additionally, "Guidelines on the Design of Mooring Arrangements and the Selection of Appropriate Mooring Equipment and Fittings for Safe Mooring" (MSC.1/Circ.1619) and "Guidelines for Inspection and Maintenance of Mooring Equipment Including Lines" (MSC.1/Circ.1620), were approved. These new guidelines are referenced in SOLAS II-1/3-8. The amendments to SOLAS II-1/3-8 will come into force on 1 January 2024. Hence all applicable vessels, regardless of their date of construction, shall comply with the requirements by the effective date, except for certain provisions.Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 107
The 107th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 107) was held from 31 May to 9 June 2023. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 107 is provided below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements adopted at MSC 107 are as follows: (1) Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-1 on safety requirements for lifting appliances and anchor handling winches (See attachment 1) Amendments to SOLAS chapter II-1 to provide safety requirements on lifting appliances and anchor handling winches were adopted. Accordingly, thorough examination and load test in compliance with the guidelines introduced in item 3.2(1) would be required for tCarriage of immersion suits onboard Panama flagged ship
The Panama Maritime Authority has revised Merchant Marine Circular MMC-144 (April 2023) regarding the implementation of the carriage of immersion suits onboard Panama flagged ship. The followings are major revised parts from the No. TEC-1289. The requirement for carriage of immersion suits for use during drills is NOT amended. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1289. - For immersion suit and anti-exposure suit, air pressure test is to be conducted at three years intervals, and annually for suits over ten years of age according to MSC/Circ.1114. Air pressure test for suits over ten years of age is required from the next periodical survey of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, on or after 1 June 202Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 106
The 106th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 106) was held from 2 to 11 November 2022. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 106 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC 106 as follows: (1) Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 for safety measures on use of fuel oil (See attachment 1) Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 to require providing with a declaration signed and certified by the oil fuel supplier's representative, that the oil fuel to be supplied is in conformity with paragraph SOLAS II-2 Reg.4.2.1 etc., and require that a bunker delivery note shall contain the flaSummary of the Outcomes of MSC 105
The 105th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 105) was held from 20 to 29 April 2022. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 105 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC 105 as follows: (1) Amendments to SOLAS etc. due to modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) (See attachment 1) Following recent modernization of the GMDSS, the draft amendments to SOLAS II-1, III, IV and V, and the appendix (Certificates), etc., were adopted. In addition, the relevant performance standards, guidelines and guidance were also approved. The main points ofSummary of the Outcomes of MSC 104
The 104th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 104) was held from 4 to 8 October 2021 by video conference due to the pandemic of COVID-19. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 104 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC 104 as follows: (1) Amendments to 1988 LL Protocol and IGC Code (See attachment 1, 2) Amendments to 1988 LL Protocol regulation 27(13)(a) with the relevant parts of IGC Code were adopted, in order to clarify the condition of watertight doors on cargo ships to be considered for stability criteria at any stage of flooding. Applied: on or after 1 JSummary of the Outcomes of MSC 103
The 103rd session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 103) was held from 5 to 14 May 2021 as a web conference due to the pandemic of COVID-19. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 103 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC 103 as follows: (1) Water level detectors on multiple hold cargo ships (See attachment 1) Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-I/25-1 were adopted to require water level detectors on multiple hold cargo ships other than bulk carriers and tankers for cargo holds located below the freeboard deck, and intended for dry cargoes. Applied: on or after 1 JanSummary of the Outcomes of MSC 102
The 102nd session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 102) was held from 4 to 11 November 2020 as a web conference due to the pandemic of COVID-19. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 102 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC 102 as follows: (1) Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-8 relevant to mooring equipment (See attachment 1) As mentioned in below 3.2(1), new "Guidelines on the design of mooring arrangements and the selection of appropriate mooring equipment and fittings for safe mooring" and new "Guidelines for inspection and maintenance of mooring equipment iThis Technical Information became null and void on 11 Oct 2024.
Application of IMSBC Code 5th amendment
With regard to application of IMSBC Code 5th amendment, please be informed as follows. The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.462 (101) is referred to as "IMSBC Code 5th amendment" in this technical information. The current IMSBC Code 4th amendment previously informed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1143 is valid until 31 December 2020. Therefore, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1143 dated 22 December 2017 will be revoked on 31 December 2020. 1. Amendment of IMSBC Code The revised IMSBC Code (5th amendment) was adopted by IMO Maritime Safety Committee 101st session (MSC101) held in June 2019 and individual schedules of each cargo were amended. IMSBC Code 5th amendment will enter into force on or after 1 January 2021 and is mandatorIntroduction to the Outcomes of MSC 101
The 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 101) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 5 to 14 June 2019. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 101 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC 101 as follows: (1) Amendments to Forms C, E and P in the appendix to SOLAS certificates (See attachment 1) Amendments to item 8.1 "Details of navigational systems and equipment - Rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch and operational mode indicator" in the appendix to Safety Certificate for Cargo or Passenger Ships (Forms C, P) and in the appendix to Safety Equipment Certificate fRequirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear
At the ninety-sixth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 96) held in May 2016, IMO Resolution MSC.402(96) on the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear was adopted in conjunction with the adoption of the amendments to SOLAS III/3 and III/20 to make the MSC resolution mandatory. Taking into account the provision of the resolutions, IACS reviewed unified requirements related to approval of service suppliers and adopted URZ17 (Rev.14) in March 2019. The amendments of relevant Rules and Guidelines will come into force from 1 January 2020, but may apply before the effective date upon the request. Outline of the amendment madIntroduction to the Outcomes of MSC 100
The one hundredth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 100) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 3 to 7 December 2018. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 100 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirement adopted at MSC 100 is as follows: Amendments to SPS Code (See attachment 1) Amendments to SPS Code (Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships) were adopted in order to comprehensively consolidate the related resolutions and amendments (MSC/Circ.739, MSC.183(79), MSC.439(99)) into one resolution. Applied: on or after 1 January 2020 2. Approved mandatory requirement The followingSurvey and Certification of Polar Code
As noticed in ClassNK Technical Information TEC-1096, Polar Code entered into force on 1 January 2017 and the certification procedures were introduced. Recently, further clarification of the certification procedures of Polar Ship Certificate for existing ships (specifically, category C cargo ships) has been developed for supplementary information. 1. Application Polar Code is applied to the ships operating in the areas shown in the figure 1-1 and 1-2 in accordance with the table 1. (To be continued)Introduction to the Outcomes of MSC 99
The ninety-ninth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 99) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 16 to 25 May 2018. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 99 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements adopted at MSC 99 are as follows: (1) Passenger ships safety (See attachment 1) Amendments to SOLAS II-1/8-1, which newly require onboard stability computer for flooding casualty or shore-based support for passenger ships constructed before 1 January 2014, were adopted. Applied: on or after 1 January 2020 (2) Amendments to FTP Code (See attachment 2) Amendments to Table 1 of Annex 3,Exemption of fire extinguisher in boiler spaces
IMO Resolution MSC.409(97) was adopted at the ninety-seventh session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 97) held in November 2016, which stipulates that in case where boiler spaces are protected by fixed local fire extinguish systems required in SOLAS Chapter II-2 10.5.6, a foam fire extinguisher of at least 135L capacity or equivalent required in SOLAS Chapter II-2 10.5.1.2.2 is not required. The amendments will come into force from 1 January 2020 for all ships. Also MSC.1/Circ.1566 was approved at the same time, which invites Administration's voluntary early implementation of the amendments prior to 1 January 2020 at their discretion. Accordingly, please be instructed as follows. 1. Voluntary Early Implementation (1) In case where an AdministrThis Technical Information became null and void on 11 Oct 2024.
Application of IMSBC Code 4th amendment
With regard to application of IMSBC Code 4th amendment, please be informed as follows. The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.426 (98) is referred to as "IMSBC Code 4th amendment" in this Technical Information. The current IMSBC Code ("IMSBC Code (2015 Edition)") based on IMSBC Code 3rd amendment previously informed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1057 is referred to as "IMSBC Code (2015 Edition)" in this Technical Information also. Due to the release of this Technical Information, previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0979 dated 22 January 2014 and ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1014 dated 20 November 2014 are revoked. 1. Amendment of IMSBC Code The revised IMSBC Code (IMSBC Code 4th amendment) was adopted by IMO Maritime SIntroduction to the Outcomes of MSC 98
The ninety-eighth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 98) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 7 to 16 June 2017. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 98 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements adopted at MSC 98 are as follows: (1) Amendments to requirements on subdivision and damage stability (See attachment 1) Amendments to the following requirements of SOLAS II-1 on subdivision and damage stability were adopted. (i) Required subdivision index R for passenger ships (regulation 6) Criteria for the required subdivision index R for passenger ships based on four cases correspondIntroduction to the Outcomes of MSC 97
The ninety-seventh session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 97) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 21 to 25 November 2016. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 97 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements adopted at MSC 97 are as follows: (1) Foam-type extinguisher required for boiler space (See attachment 1) Amendments to SOLAS II-2/10.5, not to require foam-type extinguisher of at least 135L capacity in the boiler space which is protected by fixed water-based local application fire-extinguishing systems were adopted. Applied: on or after 1 January 2020 (2) Harmonization of suAn entry-into-force of an international code for ships operating in polar waters (POLAR Code)
POLAR Code has been developed since 2009 for the safety of ships operating in the Arctic and Antarctic Oceans, which is known as polar waters, and protection of the environment of polar waters, taking into account growing global interest in development of the Arctic sea route and expansion of passenger ships' navigation areas. As a result, safety measures in Part I of the Code, pollution prevention measure in Part II of the Code and amendments to SOLAS, STCW and MARPOL to make the Code mandatory were adopted. 1. In view of the above, the Code will be applied to the ships operating in the areas shown in the figure 1-1 and 1-2 in accordance with the table 1.Application of the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit
Resolution MSC.338 (91) and Resolution MSC.339 (91) were adopted at the ninety-first session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 91) held on November 2012, and it was notified by the ClassNK Technical Information (No.:TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) as for the amendments of the SOLAS Chapter II-2 Reg.10, Reg.15 and International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) Chapter 3 about the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit. Since the MSC Circular on the interpretation for the number of spare cylinders to replace those used during the drill was newly approved at the ninety-seven session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 97) held on November 2016, please be informed of the application of additional requirements includinIntroduction to the Outcomes of MSC 96
The ninety-sixth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 96) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 11 to 20 May 2016. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 96 is provided as below for your information. 1. Mandatory Requirements adopted Mandatory requirements adopted at MSC 96 are as follows: (1) Requirements of maintenance of lifeboats, etc. (See attachments 1 and 3) MSC resolution on the requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear was adopted in conjunction with the adoption of the amendments to SOLAS III/3 and III/20 to make tAtmosphere Testing Instrument for Enclosed Spaces
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1024, IMO Resolution MSC.380(94) was adopted in its ninety-fourth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC94) held on November 2014, and mandatory requirement for portable atmosphere testing instruments for enclosed spaces was newly added to SOLAS Chapter XI-1 Regulation 7. With regard to the said requirements, please be informed as follows. 1. Application All ships of not less than 500 gross tonnage engaged on international voyages (except steel barges, submersibles) 2. Carriage requirements of appropriate portable atmosphere testing instruments (1) An appropriate portable atmosphere testing instrument or instruments for enclosed spaces is to be provided on board on or after 1 July 201Additional requirements of portable gas detectors for existing vehicle carriers carrying motor vehicles with compressed hydrogen or natural gas in their tanks as fuel
Resolution MSC.365 (93) was adopted in ninety-third session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 93) held on May 2014, and requirements for vehicle carriers carrying motor vehicles with compressed hydrogen or natural gas in their tanks as fuel was newly added in SOLAS Chapter II-2 Regulation 20-1. As additional requirement for existing ships carrying these vehicles on or after 1 January 2016, it is only required for these ships to provide portable gas detectors. With regard to application for the existing ships to comply with the additional requirements, please be informed as follows. "Existing ships" means vehicle carriers which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 January 2016. (Vehicle carriers which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 JanuaryIntroduction to the Outcomes of MSC 95
The ninety-fifth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 95) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 3 to 12 June 2015. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 95 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted Mandatory Requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC 95 as follows: (1) The International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) (See attachment 1 and 2) The IGF Code (new code) which specifies the requirements for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels and amendments to SOLAS II-1 and II-2 to make the IGF Code mandatory were adopted. Please see section 3. for more details.Application of the Resolution MSC.277(85) relating to clarification of the term "Bulk Carrier" for Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, and Gibraltar flagged ships
Clarification of the definition of "Bulk carrier" in SOLAS has been adopted at IMO as the non-mandatory IMO resolution MSC.277(85). ClassNK has confirmed that Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, and Gibraltar flagged ships are required to apply the resolution. Regarding the resolution MSC.277(85), please refer to the attachment of ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1012 which was issued on 14 November 2014. For any questions about the above, please contact: [Matters on the handling Certificates] NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Classification Department, Information Center, Head Office Address: 1-8-5 Ohnodai, Midori-ku, Chiba 267-0056, Japan Tel.: +81-43-294-5784 Fax: +81-43-294-5449 E-mail: cld@classnk.or.jp [Matters concernedThis Technical Information became null and void on 8 Apr 2016.
Instructions by each Flag State regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing Containers on Deck(CSS Code Annex 14)
Instructions from the Administration of the U.K. (MCA) and the Administration of Liberia regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1352 (CSS Code Annex 14) were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0995 dated 1 August 2014. The Administration of Liberia has advised ClassNK about their instruction regarding the application of the CSS Code to Liberian flagged containerships as follows. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0995 dated 1 August 2014. Instruction from the Administration of Liberia [Old] CSS Code Annex 14 is to be applied as a mandatory requirement. [New] The Administration of Liberia encourages ship owners, operators, ship masters and crew to apply Resolution A.714(17) Code of Safe PracticTreatment of bulkheads or decks having airborne sound insulation properties within accommodation spaces
In the CODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPS (MSC.337(91)) which has been mandatory since 1 July 2014, bulkheads and decks within accommodation spaces are required to comply with the paragraph 6.2, Chapter 6 of the CODE. Weighted sound reduction index "Rw" of the bulkheads and decks is required to be measured at a laboratory complying with ISO10140-2:2010 and to comply with reference values of the CODE. In this regard, ClassNK carried out the Joint Research in 2014 and confirmed that weighted sound reduction index "Rw" of steel plates of a thickness not less than 6mm is more than 35 dB. Having verified the test results, ClassNK decided to treat bulkheads and decks including steel plates, regardless of their manufacturer and composition, of thicknesses nThis Technical Information became null and void on 8 Apr 2016.
Guidance on application of Section 6 of CSS Code Annex 14 for existing United Kingdom (UK) containerships and existing containerships which are not UK ships while they are within UK waters
Instructions from the Administration of the U.K. (MCA) regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1352 (CSS Code Annex 14) were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0995 dated 1 August 2014. The Administration has additionally advised all parties concerned, including ClassNK, about their guidance on the application of relevant requirements to existing containerships as attached Marine Guidance Note No.531 (M). A summary of the contents of the additional instructions is as follows. - Existing containerships are subject to the provisions of Annex 14, Section 6 listed in Section 4.5 of the MGN as per attached. - Existing containerships shall comply with the above mentioned requirements at their first intermediate/renewal safety construction survey on or afIntroduction to the Outcomes of MSC94
A summary of the decisions taken at the ninety-fourth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC94) held from 17 to 21 November 2014 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted Mandatory Requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC94 as follows: (1) Carriage of portable atmosphere-testing instruments for enclosed spaces (SOLAS XI-1/7 and MODU Code/15) (See attachment 1, 3, 4 and 5) The amendments to SOLAS XI-1 which newly establish regulation 7 and the amendments to MODU Codes which newly establish Chapter 15 were adopted to require the carriage of portable atmosphere-testing instruments (for oxygen, flammable gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide) for enclosed spaces. In addition, MSC.1/Circ.1485 (See attachmInstructions by the Administration of St. Vincent and the Grenadines regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck(CSS Code Annex 14)
1.General Instructions from several flag states regarding the implementation of IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1352 (CSS Code Annex 14) were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0995 dated 1 August 2014 and No. TEC-0999 dated 13 August 2014. The administration of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has advised relevant parties, including ClassNK, on their instructions regarding the application of this amendment, as per attached. According to these instructions, Annex 14 of the CSS Code is to be applied as a mandatory requirement to St. Vincent and the Grenadines flagged vessels as follows. 2.Application of the CSS Code, Annex 14 (MSC.1/Circ.1352) for above Administration - Containerships with a date of keel laying on or after 1 January 2015 are subject to tApplication of the Resolution MSC.277(85) relating to clarification of the term "Bulk Carrier", and the instruction from the Isle of Man Government on this matter
1. General Clarification of the definition of "Bulk carrier" in SOLAS has been adopted at IMO as the non-mandatory IMO resolution MSC.277(85). ClassNK has received an instruction from the Isle of Man Administration on the application of the resolution. 2. Application (1) Ships the keels of which are laid prior to 1 January 2009: The resolution MSC.277(85) is not applied. (2) Ships the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2009 but before 1 November 2014: In case where the Administration accepts, the resolution MSC.277(85) is not applied. An acceptance letter* issued by the Administration is to be kept on-board. * ClassNK conducts an application for issuance of acceptance letter to the Administration. (3) Ships the keels of which are laid oApplication of the Resolution MSC.277(85) relating to clarification of the term "Bulk Carrier", and the instruction from the Bahamas Government on this matter
ClassNK has received an instruction from the Bahamas Government on the application of the resolution stating "MSC.277(85) is subject to Bahamas Government on case by case basis". In this connection, please be informed that the Bahamas Government's dealing on TEC-0765 which was issued on 3 February 2009 was deleted. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) External Affairs Division, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2038 Fax: +81-3-5226-2024 E-mail: xad@classnk.or.jpIntroduction to the Outcomes of MSC93
A summary of the decisions taken at the ninety-third session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC93) held from 14 to 23 May 2014 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted Mandatory Requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC93 as follows: (1) Steering Gear (SOLAS II-1/29) (See Attachment 1 and 11) These are to set the alternative way to demonstrate the requirements of steering gear. Where it is impracticable to demonstrate the requirement for steering gear with the ship at its deepest seagoing draught, ships may demonstrate compliance with the requirement by one of the following methods: (i) The ship is at even keel and the rudder fully submerged whilst running ahead at the speed corresponding to the number of maximum contiInstructions by the administration of Cyprus regarding Guidance on providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing Containers on Deck (CSS Code Annex 14)
Instructions from several flag states regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1352 (CSS Code Annex 14) were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0995 dated 1 August 2014. The administration of Cyprus has advised relevant parties, including ClassNK, of their instructions regarding the application of the CSS Code as per attached. According to the instruction, the CSS Code Annex 14 is to be applied as a mandatory requirement to Cyprus flagged vessels as follows. - Containerships with a date of keel laying on or after 1 January 2015 are subject to the provisions of Annex 14. - Existing containerships with a date of keel laying prior to 1 January 2015 are subject to the provisions of sections 4.4, 7.1, 7.3, and 8 in Annex 14; and - Existing containerGuidelines for preparation of cargo securing manuals
Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual prescribed in MSC/Circ.745 have been amended, and the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its eighty-seventh session (MSC 87) approved the Revised Guidelines, as set out in the annex as MSC.1/Circ.1353. Consequently, MSC.1/Circ.1353 supersedes MSC/Circ.745. [Application and Amendment] 1. New ships* Ships which are specifically designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers are to be provided with a Cargo Safe Access Plan (CSAP) in order to demonstrate that personnel will have safe access for container securing operations. Other parts of the new circular do not differ significantly from MSC/Circ.745. 2. Existing ships** There is no substantial alteration from MSC/Circ.745 whicThis Technical Information became null and void on 3 Aug 2015.
Instructions by each Flag State regarding Guidance on providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing Containers on Deck (CSS Code Annex 14)
1. General The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its eighty-seventh session (MSC 87) approved amendments to the CSS Code, set out in the annex as IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352. According to these amendments, a "Guidance on providing safe working conditions for securing of containers on deck" was newly stipulated as a new annex 14. The CSS Code, including this amendment, is listed in MSC.1/Circ.1371/Add.1 as a non-mandatory instrument. Various flag states have advised R.O.s, including ClassNK, on their instructions regarding the application of this amendment as follows: - Instruction from the Administration of UK (MCA) This amendment (CSS Code annex 14) is to be applied to both UK flagged containerships, as well as to non-UK flagged container ships callingThis Technical Information became null and void on 26 Dec 2016.