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Graphical symbols for Fire Control Plans onboard the Maltese flagged ships
This ClassNK Technical Information is to inform that the Maltese Government has issued Technical Notice SLS.30 Rev.1 as per the attached. Graphical symbols on Fire Control Plan 1. For ships constructed before 1 January 2004, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard can continue to apply with IMO Resolution A.654(16). 2. For ships constructed on or after 1 January 2004 but before 1 January 2019, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard should be of the same shapes and colour as shown in IMO Resolution A.952(23). 3. For ships constructed on or after 1 January 2019 or existing ships of which fire control plans are revised or updated, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard should be of the same shapes anThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Carriage of immersion suits on cargo ships flying Malta Flag
The Malta Government has notified ClassNK of carriage requirements and air pressure tests of immersion suits as below (Technical Notice SLS.8 Rev.2). Contents of ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0658 (only requirements for Malta flagged vessels) and No.TEC-0953 were integrated into this ClassNK Technical Information, and therefore this ClassNK Technical Information supersedes No.TEC-0953. As for requirements for other flagged vessels described in No.TEC-0658, please refer continuously. 1. Requirements for the carriage of immersion suits (1) A ship other than a bulk carrier, as defined in SOLAS 74 Chapter IX Regulation 1, as amended, which is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates, may be exempted from the requirement of SOLAS 74 Chapter IThis Technical Information became null and void on 22 Feb 2019.
Graphical symbols for Fire Control Plans onboard the Maltese flagged ships
This ClassNK Technical Information is to inform that the Maltese Government has issued Technical Notice SLS.30 as per attached. Graphical symbols on Fire Control Plan 1. For ships constructed on or after 1 January 2004, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard shall be in accordance with the symbols set out in IMO Resolution A.952(23). 2. For ships constructed before 1 January 2004, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard can continue to apply with IMO Resolution A.654(16). However, in case where these fire control plans are revised or updated, the graphical symbols set out in IMO Resolution A.952(23) used for fire control plans should be incorporated. 3. Graphical symbols shall be in colour. Confirmation survey onThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Periodical Maintenance, Inspection and Testing for Fire-Protection Systems, Appliances and Compressed Gas Cylinders onboard the Maltese Flagged Vessels
Technical Notice SLS.6 Rev.3 "FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, APPLIANCES AND COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND TESTING" was issued by Malta Maritime Authority as per attached. This Technical Notice was developed to incorporate IMO MSC.1/Circ.1516 to the previous version of the Technical Notice, Technical Notice SLS.6 Rev.2. MSC.1/Circ.1516 was approved at IMO in June of 2015 to partially amend IMO MSC.1/Circ.1432 by strengthening the guidelines concerning maintenance, inspection and testing of automatic sprinkler systems. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0980. [Application of the Technical Notice] 1. The Notice applies to all Maltese flag vessels. 2. Our surveyors wiThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Feb 2016.
Periodical Maintenance, Inspection and Testing for Fire-Protection Systems, Appliances and Compressed Gas Cylinders onboard the Maltese Flagged Vessels
Malta Maritime Authority has notified ClassNK of the Administration Requirements, Technical Notice SLS.6 Rev.2 "FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, APPLIANCES AND COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND TESTING" as per attached. The requirements of portable fire extinguishers are amended in accordance with IMO MSC.1/ Circ.1432 and Resolution A.951(23). This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0764. [Application of the Technical Notice] 1. The Notice applies to all Maltese flag vessels. 2. Our surveyors will confirm that the maintenance and testing records of fire protection systems and appliances are on board Maltese registered ships at every survey for Safety Equipment. 3. The AbstrThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Jun 2018.
Carriage of immersion suits on cargo ships flying Malta Flag
With reference to the carriage of immersion suits on board Malta Flagged vessels, although ClassNK informed ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0658 and TEC-0901, Malta Government has noticed ClassNK of additional immersion suits as below (Technical Notice SLS.8 Rev.1). ･ Immersion suits intended solely for training purposes and marked accordingly. (The immersion suits intended for training purpose are to be non-vacuum packed immersion suits.) ClassNK confirmed to Malta Government that the number of immersion suits is deemed by managers of ship under consideration of actual number of crew participating in the drill, drill content, etc. The immersion suits should be provided by 31 December 2013. The said number is not included in the Form E to the SEThis Technical Information became null and void on 4 Jul 2025.
Omission of "Launching at 5 knots" test of Rescue boat(s) for Malta flagged vessels
The Maltese Government has noticed ClassNK of the notice for omission of "Launching at 5 knots" test of Rescue boat(s) for sister ships. Previously, the omission of "Launching at 5 knots" test for sister ships during new building had not been accepted. By the notice and detailed instruction from the Maltese Government, the omission of "Launching at 5 knots" test of Rescue Boat(s) for sister ships is accepted subject to confirmation of followings; 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) and Launching arrangement(s) that are identical to those on the lead ship on which the launch test has been carried out stated as above 1. 3. Type of RServicing of Inflatable Liferaft on board Malta-registered Ships
The Maltese Government has notified the Society of the following instruction about the servicing of inflatable liferafts onboard Malta-registered ships; The servicing of liferaft may only be carried out by liferaft servicing stations that are in possession of the manufacturers' approval for the specific liferafts intended to be serviced and approved in accordance with IMO Resolution A761(18) as amended by Resolution MSC.55(66) by either: ・ the Administration of the SOLAS Contracting Government of the State within which the servicing station is located; or ・ an IACS Member Society recognized by this Administration acting for and on behalf of the Administration of the SOLAS Contracting Government of the State within which the servicing station is locThis Technical Information became null and void on 13 Jun 2013.
Special requirements for Air Pressure Test of Immersion Suit and Anti-Exposure Suit onboard Malta flagged vessels
The Malta Government has noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for Intervals of Air Pressure Test of Immersion Suit and Anti-Exposure Suit onboard Malta flagged vessels. Before this notice, the Immersion Suit and Anti-Exposure Suit are to be subjected to an air pressure test at intervals not exceeding three years. The requirement of the air pressure test at intervals every 30 months (2 1/2 years) for suits of less than 10 years of age or every 12 months (1 year) for suits of ten years of age over are revised in this notice. In addition Testing may be performed at a suitable shore-based facility or alternatively on board ship provided that suitable testing equipment is available. In this case, suits shall undergo an air pressure test at a shoreThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Mar 2021.
Fall Preventer Devices (FPDs) for the Maltese Flagged vessels
The Maltese Government has notified ClassNK of the special requirement for fall preventer devices (FPDs) for lifeboats on board Maltese flagged vessels as follows. Quote (e-mail dated 17 June 2011 and 28 July 2011) Reference is being made to MSC Resolution 317(89), MSC Resolution 320(89), MSC.1/Circ.1392 and MSC.1/Circ.1327. This Directorate advises that Fall Preventer Devices should be provided onboard all Maltese ships that are equipped with lifeboat on-load release devices. Fall Preventer Devices shall remain in use until such time as the said devices have undergone the necessary Design Review and Performance Test, and have been either confirmed compliant with the relevant requirements of the revised Life-Saving Appliances Code or replaced witNew instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps from Maltese flag
As already advised by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 dated 8 August 2011, in relation to each flag state's instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps, the Administration of Malta has newly advised the instruction as follows. Instruction from the Administration of Malta: It is acceptable to apply Unified Interpretation IACS UI SC178 (rev.1) regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps as it is, i.e., apply for ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2012. Upon receiving the reply/instruction from flag states other than the above, please be advised that ClassNK Technical Information would be issued time to time. For any questions about the above, pleasThis Technical Information became null and void on 24 Jan 2014.
Periodical Maintenance, Inspection and Testing for Fire Protection Systems, and Appliances and Compressed Gas Cylinders onboard Maltese Flagged Vessels (Partly Amended)
Malta Maritime Authority has notified ClassNK of the Administration Requirements, Item 1.17.1 for periodical maintenance, inspection and testing for fire protection systems, and appliances and compressed gas cylinders onboard Maltese flagged vessels as per attached. The requirements of portable fire extinguishers are amended in accordance with IMO Resolution A.951(23), however, test pressures of hydrostatic test are not changed. Further, the requirements of cylinders for refrigerant gases and gases for burning equipment are deleted. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0548 dated 1 October 2003. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey DepartEmbarkation arrangement for remotely located survival craft flying Maltese Flag
The Maltese Government have notified of embarkation arrangement for remotely located survival craft for that flagged ships as follows. The area where the remotely located survival craft, required by regulation 31.1.4 of SOLAS III, is stowed should be provided with requirements as follows in accordance with the interpretation circulated in IMO circular MSC.1/Circ. 1243. Following requirements should be applied to all ships regardless of date of construction. And the compliance with this regulation is confirmed at the next annual survey after 1 November 2008 in respect of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. 1. An embarkation ladder complying with Section 6.1.6 of the LSA Code. 2. A Jacob's ladder or aluminium ladder complying with Section 6This Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Carriage of immersion suits on cargo ships flying Malta and Panama Flag
1. The Malta government has notified the Society of the carriage requirementswith respect to immersion suits on Maltese-flagged shipsapplicable upon the entry into force on 1 July 2006 of amended Regulation 32.3. (1) A ship other than a bulk carrier, as defined in SOLAS 74 Chapter IX Regulation 1, as amended, which is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates, may be exempted from Reg.32.3.2 (amendments adopted by Res.MSC152(78)). The following sea areas have been defined as warm climate sea areas for the scope of application of exemption provisions contained in the regulation: (i) the sea area between the parallels of latitude 30 degrees North and 30 degrees South (ii) the sea area of the Mediterranean Sea south of latitude 35 degrees North (iii)Pressure/Vacuum(PV) Valves manufactured by TANKTECH Co. installed on board Maltese flagged ships
The Malta Maritime Authority issued Merchant Shipping Directorate (MSD) Notice No.70 that is based on the recommendations provided by EU Commission Opinion (2005/C 148/03) of 9 June 2005. The MSD Notice lays down interim safety measures with respect to Pressure/Vacuum (PV) Valves of the model NEW-ISO-HV-80 manufactured by TANKTECH Co. in the Republic of Korea. The outline of the Notice is given below: 1. In cases where PV Valves of the model NEW-ISO-HV-80 which were manufactured before 1 January 2003 are fitted, such PV Valves are to be replaced with other approved ones. 2. In cases where PV Valves of the model NEW-ISO-HV-80 which were manufactured after 1 January 2003 are fitted, such PV Valves are to be examined in order to ascertain that the corrMeasures by ClassNK in response to Instructions issued by the Malta Maritime Authority
To whom it may concern The attached "Instructions of the Malta Maritime Authority (MMA) to its Recognised Organizations" has been issued by the Malta Maritime Authority. The instructions have been issued with the intention of enhancing the control of the Flag State over the safety standards of Malta ships. The Malta Maritime Authority has requested ClassNK to implement surveys and audit on Malta flag ships from 1 November 2004 in accordance with the instructions. Contents of the instructions and measures by ClassNK on these instructions are as follows. 1. Change of flag surveys to Maltese flag. Regardless of whether the managing company changes or not, permission to register and/or operate is to be left to the judgement of the Malta Maritime AuthorityInterval of abandon ship and fire drills regarding Malta flagged cargo ships
The Malta government has notified ClassNK of interval of abandon ship and fire drills as follows: Regarding the Regulation 19.3.2 of Chapter III of 1996 Amendments to 1974 SOLAS, abandon ship and fire drills onboard all Malta flagged cargo ships should be carried out at the intervals of two weeks. 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: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 27 Dec 2017.
Fire Control Plan onboard the Hong Kong and Malta flagged vessels
The Hong Kong Government and the Malta Government have noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for fire control plan onboard the Hong Kong and Malta flagged vessels as attachments, and then the latest requirements with the existing requirements for fire control plan are as follows. Hong Kong flagged vessels The graphical symbols related to fire control plan as set out in IMO Resolution A.654(16) should be used in the plans. Symbols are not required to be in colour. Malta flagged vessels The graphical symbols related to fire control plan as set out in IMO Resolution A.654(16) and A.760(18) should be used in the plans. Symbols are required to be in colour. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) MateCarriage Requirements for GPS receivers on board the Malta Flag Ships
The Maltese Government has notified the Society of carriage requirements for GPS receivers on board the Malta Flag ships, which is reproduced below for information/action: The Malta Flag ships constructed on and after 1 July 2002 and to which the Regulation V/19.1.1 of the SOLAS 2000 amendments apply, and those constructed before 1 July 2002 and required to install a navigation receiver not later than the first SE survey after that date in accordance with the Regulation V/19.1.2.2 of the SOLAS 2000 amendments shall install; - Two independent GPS receivers conforming to performance standards set out in IMO Resolution A.819(19), as amended by resolution MSC.112(73). A GPS receiver installed as an integral part to the onboard GMDSS installation may also bApplication of Council Directive 96/98/EC on marine equipment as amended, to Maltese flagged vessels
Please be informed that Malta Maritime Authority has instructed on applying Council Directive 96/98/EC on marine equipment as amended, to the equipment installed on board Maltese flagged vessels. Malta Maritime Authority is now preparing to transpose the Directive into Maltese Law. In this connection, the Authority has instructed us on the implementation of the Directive in advance. According to this instruction, the equipment which will be newly installed on board Maltese flagged vessels should be affixed with the conformity mark (wheel mark) of the Directive. For further information, please contact Material and Equipment Department (Tel +81-3-5226-2020, Fax +81-3-5226-2019).Launching appliance and lifeboat on-load release gear on board Malta flag ships
Regulation 20.11. Of Chapter III of the 1996 Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention specifies that launching appliances and lifeboat on-load release gear should be subjected to a thorough examination / a dynamic test of the winch brake for the former and an overhauling / an operational test for the latter at least once every five (5) years (hereinafter referred to as "service") respectively. The requirements of the Malta Government related to the regulation are shown in Technical Information No.331 dated 30 September 1999 of the Society. In this respect, the Government has informed the Society that the regulation should also apply to the launching appliances installed on board '83SOLAS existing ships (ships constructed before 1 July 1986) as follows. TIntroduction of HSSC to the Maltese vessels
We found some error in our Technical Information No. 363 which had been sent to you. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused and amend it as follows: Page 1, last paragraph Please apply the Society for the survey for issuing the all applicable HSSC certificates such as;(a) International Load Line Certificate,(b) Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate,(c) Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate,(d) Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate,(e) International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate,(f) International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk,(g) International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk,(h) International Certificate of Fitness forIntroduction of HSSC to the Maltese vessels
We have pleasure to inform you of the following instruction from the Maltese Administration. [Instruction from the Administration] Quote: As a contracting Party to the 1988 Protocol of SOLAS and Load Line Convention, this Administration has adopted IMO Res. 883(21). In this respect all Recognized Classification Societies are requested to follow Annex 1 of IMO Res. A.883(21) when it comes to the implementation of the HSSC. In order to have a uniform implementation of the system, it is this Administration's requirement that all ships are to implement the HSSC System during the Safety Construction Intermediate (SC-IS) or Special Surveys (SC-RS) , which is the earliest. If the owners so desire, the implementation can be done during the first SafetyThis Technical Information became null and void on 22 Jan 2016.