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This Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Air pressure test of immersion suit on board Cyprus and Sri Lanka Flagged Vessels
Instructions from the several flag states regarding air pressure test of immersion suit and anti-exposure suit seams and closures were informed by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0756 dated 9 December 2008. The Cyprus Government and the Sri Lanka Government have notified ClassNK of the additional information concerning air pressure test of immersion suit on board Cyprus and Sri Lanka Flagged Vessels as per attached. According to the informations, the air pressure test may be carried out by trained ship's crews on board the ship subject to the several conditions required by the Cyprus or the Sri Lanka Goverment. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center, HeadThe New Inspection Regime (NIR) of Paris MOU
The Paris MOU has introduced a New Inspection Regime (NIR) which shifts from a target of inspecting 25% of individual ships calling at each member state to a shared commitment to achieving full coverage inspection of all ships visiting ports and anchorage in the Paris MOU region. A brief overview of the NIR is presented below. 1. Implementation The NIR will replace the existing PSC regime on 1 January 2011. 2. Ship Risk Profile The Ship Risk Profile will be based on the following criteria, using details of Inspections in the Paris MOU region during the last 3 years. - Type of ship - Age of ship - Performance of the flag of ship (including undertaking Voluntary IMO member state Audit Scheme) - Performance of the Recognized Organization (RO) -This Technical Information became null and void on 29 Jun 2015.
Replacing Paper Charts with ECDIS on board Isle of Man vessels
The Government of Isle of Man has notified ClassNK, by Shipping Notice MSN 026, of the requirements for ECDIS with regards to the hardware and training required. The outlines are given hereunder. - Following configurations for nautical charts (SOLAS Ch.V/19) are acceptable; 1 x Paper chart folio 2 x ECDIS 1 x ECDIS plus 1 x Paper chart folio - The ECDIS must be type approved according to the IMO relevant Resolutions; - When two ECDIS units are carried they must both work completely separately; - In areas for which ENC are not available RNC or a full folio of paper charts shall be carried for that area; - ENC and Paper charts are the latest version and kept up to date; - If ECDIS is used as the primary means of navigation then the ECDIS operator (This Technical Information became null and void on 26 Jul 2011.
Paris MOU Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Tanker Damage Stability
The Paris MOU is planning to conduct the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2010. Items of Concentrated Inspection: Damage stability of oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers Campaign period: From 1 September to 30 November 2010 In practice, the Concentrated Inspection Campaign will focus on verifying the stability information book and other applicable documentation in more detail for compliance with relevant regulations. For any questions about the above, please contact: 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. PaThis Technical Information became null and void on 26 Jul 2011.
Tokyo MOU Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Harmful Substances (Marine Pollutants) Carried in Packaged Form
The Tokyo MOU is planning to conduct the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2010. Items of Concentrated Inspection: Harmful Substances (Marine Pollutants) Carried in Packaged Form (MARPOL Annex III, SOLAS Chapter VII and the IMDG Code) Campaign period: From 1 September to 30 November 2010 In this connection, all relevant documents and information, emergency procedures, markings, stowage and securing, etc. for carrying harmful substances (Marine pollutants) are to be the target of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +812008 IS Code
The International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code) was adopted at IMO MSC 85 in December 2008. In addition, amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 and the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 were adopted at IMO MSC.269(85) and IMO MSC.270(85), respectively, in order to mandate the 2008 IS Code. The 2008 IS Code as established based on IMO Resolution A.749(18) consists of Part A (Mandatory) and Part B (Non-Mandatory) including relevant interpretations. The 2008 IS Code is to be applied to ships 24m in length and above, with keels that have been laid on or after 1 July 2010. 1. The main contents of the amendments from IMO Resolution A.749(18) are as follows. (1) Trim (i) The change oApproved Companies for Shore-based Maintenance of GMDSS Radio Installations and for Inspection of Satellite EPIRBs on board the Greek Flag Ships
Greek Administration has notified ClassNK of the revision of the following lists which were informed to you by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0440 of 25 March 2002. 1. List of Approved Companies for Shore-based maintenance of GMDSS radio installations 2. List of Approved Companies for Inspection/Maintenance of Satellite EPIRBs 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.jp Attachment: 1. List of Approved Companies for Shore-based Maintenance of GMDSS Radio Installations 2. List of Approved CompanieTechnical appraisal service of ship performance in actual seas "10 Mode Performance Index for Ships"
Coupled with a growing increase in environmental awareness, unstable fuel prices in recent years have spurred demand for further review of the fuel efficiency and operational economics of ships in terms of the effect that winds and waves have on ship performance. While the evaluation and judgment of ships performance are conducted during sea trials in calm sea conditions, there is currently no comprehensive standard method for evaluating ship performance in actual sea conditions, especially at the design stage. It is therefore extremely difficult to accurately estimate a ship's true performance until it is actually in operation. Further, it is not easy to conduct comparative performance studies because of differences in loading conditions, routes, and seaRequirement of Infant and Oversize adult lifejackets as amended by MSC.201 (81)
Marine Safety Committee (MSC) at the 81st session has amended SOLAS Chap.III/Reg.7.2 by Res.MSC.201 (81), and the following lifejackets are required on board. Please refer to the attachment about the confirmatory survey and the number of lifejackets. As for application of the amendment, the requirement is implemented for ships the keels of which are laid on or after 1 July 1998, due to SOLAS Chap.III/Reg.1.1 as below. "Unless expressly provided otherwise, this chapter shall apply to ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 1998." 1. Infant lifejackets (Infant: Weight: less than 15kg, Height: less than 100cm) 2. Oversize adult lifejackets (the adult lifejackets provided are designed to fit persThe new standard of Life-saving equipment by the amendments to LSA Code (enter into force on 1 July 2010)
As for the amendments to LSA Code enter into force on 1 July 2010 in accordance with Res.MSC.207(81) and MSC.272(85), the following items are required to be complied with the new standard of Life-saving equipment for the ships the keels of which are laid on or after 1 July 2010. For the existing ships, the newly installed equipment after the date should comply with the standard in accordance with SOLAS Reg.III/1.4.2. However, if a lifeboat is replaced without replacing its launching appliance, the lifeboat may be of the same type as that replaced. Res.MSC.207(81): 1. Lifebuoys for the quick release type (not less than a mass of 4kg) 2. Lifejackets (accessories of lifting method by rescuer and securing method with another person etc.) 3. Immersion su----- No English version -----
The Japanese version of this TEC has been issued in order to inform readers of the Japanese Government's special requirements for Japanese flagged vessels, and no English version is available.Application of Tonnage Certificate (ITC'69) endorsements for Panamanian Flagged Vessels
In cases where a Tonnage Certificate is to be issued for a Panamanian ship, it is necessary that the ITC'69 be endorsed by Panama Maritime Authority (hereinafter, PMA). In cases where a Tonnage Certificate is to be issued for a Panamanian ship for the first time (e.g. new construction, flag change, etc.), a copy of the GA (General Arrangement Plan) should be sent to the PMA as part of the necessary documents required for ITC'69 endorsement. You are kindly requested to provide a copy of the GA (General Arrangement Plan) together with other necessary documents to ClassNK since such a copy is necessary in order to apply for an ITC'69 endorsement to the PMA through ClassNK. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClaNew York State Ballast Water Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the Vessel General Permit (VGP) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) with discharges of pollutants incidental to their normal operation, including but not limited to ballast water discharges, for all vessels with their length of 24 meters (79 feet) or longer, except fishing vessels, which intend to navigate within 3 miles from U.S. territorial waters after 6 February 2009. New York State notifies that each vessel covered under the VGP that operates in New York waters shall have a ballast water treatment system that meets the standards prescribed by the states by not later than 1 January 2012. Furthermore, new ships which are constructed on or after 1 January 2013 coveThis Technical Information became null and void on 3 Sep 2013.
Periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear on cargo ships flying Bahamas Flag
Instructions from the several flag states regarding periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear were informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0693 dated 12 April 2007, TEC-0721 dated 26 December 2007 and TEC-0784 dated 10 September 2009. The Bahamas Maritime Authority has informed ClassNK of new instruction on this matter as follows: [Point of Instruction] - The Company* is responsible for assessing and selecting a suitable competent person, and appropriate procedures relating to this activity must be established within the Safety Management System. - The Company* should ensure that documentary evidence is available to third parties, to confirm that the competent person carrying out the servi----- No English version -----
The Japanese version of this TEC has been issued in order to inform readers of the Japanese Government's special requirements for Japanese flagged vessels, and no English version is available.Emergency Towing Booklet
Please be informed that amendment of SOLAS was adopted at IMO MSC 84 on May 2008 and "Emergency Towing Booklet"(ETB) should be provided for all ships engaged in international voyage. Please be informed of the contents of the ETB initial examination as follows. (Please refer to Attachment1) 1. Application of ships All ships engaged in international voyage (for cargo ships of not less than 500 tonnes) 2. Contents of ETB 2.1 Following items required by SOLAS Reg.II-1/3-4.2.3 should be described in ETB. (1) Drawings of fore and aft deck showing possible emergency towing arrangements (2) Inventory of equipment on board that can be used for emergency towing (3) Means and methods of communication; and (4) Sample procedures to facilitate the preparationAmendments to MARPOL Annex VI (Regulation for the prevention of air pollution from ships) which comes to effect from 1st July 2010 for non-Japanese flag ships
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, adopted at IMO MEPC 58 on 10 October 2008, will become effective from 1 July 2010. This ClassNK Technical Information provides additional information on the modified regulations other than the outline of the amendments to Regulation 13 Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Regulation 14 Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matters already described in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0771. Application of the amendments will result in the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate being re-written using a new form. In addition, related documents such as a list of equipment containing ozone depleting substances and approved VOC Management Plan are to be placed and kept onboard ship. ClassNK offers the following advice on theThis Technical Information became null and void on 3 Sep 2013.
Periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear on cargo ships flying Marshal Islands Flag
Instructions from the several flag states regarding periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear were informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0693 dated 12 April 2007, No. TEC-0721 dated 26 December 2007 and No. TEC-0784 dated 10 September 2009. Marshal Islands have informed ClassNK of new instruction on this matter as follows: [Instruction of Marshal Islands] The periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear are to be conducted by the manufacturer's representative or a person appropriately trained and certified by the manufacturer for the work to be done. In cases where manufacturer certified facilities are not available, a non-manufacturer cerThis Technical Information became null and void on 7 Dec 2015.
Change of ships which are categorized as "Bulk carrier" on Safety Construction Certificate (SC) and Safety Equipment Certificate (SE) because of the clarification of term "Bulk carrier".
1. General Clarification of the definition of "Bulk carrier" in SOLAS has been adopted at IMO resolution MSC.277(85), but this resolution is not mandatory one. Therefore, ClassNK made a judgment that a ship categorized as "Bulk carrier" on SOLAS certificates is to be changed according to the mandatory resolution MSC.170(79) which clarifies the definition of "Bulk carrier". A ship which should be categorized as "Bulk carrier" on the SE and SC certificates would be changed from A) to B) as below. A) a ship which is constructed generally with single deck, Top-side tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, and is intended primarily to carry dry cargo in bulk, and includes such types as ore carriers and combination carriers. - Reg.1.6/IX B) a ship which isOther means of embarkation for remotely located survival crafts flying Panama Flag / Rev. 1
With regard to the embarkation arrangement for remotely located survival craft for the Panamanian flagged ships, Technical Information No. TEC-0747 (Merchant Marine Circular No.166) dated 22 September 2008 has been issued Due to additional instructions from the Government for the Circular No. 166, the Technical Information has been revised as follows. The said No. TEC-0747 is revoked, accordingly. 1. The area where the remotely located survival craft, required by regulation 31.1.4 of SOLAS III, are stowed should be provided with embarkation ladder or other means of embarkation enabling descent to the water in a controlled manner in accordance with 11.7 of SOLAS III according to the interpretation circulated in IMO circular MSC.1/Circ. 1243. Regarding thThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Air pressure test of immersion suit on board Liberian Flagged Vessels
Instructions from the several flag states on the implementation regarding air pressure test of immersion suit and anti-exposure suit seams and closures were informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0756 dated 9 December 2008. The Liberian Government has notified ClassNK of the additional information concerning air pressure test of immersion suit on board Liberian Flagged Vessels as per attached. According to the information, the air pressure test may be carried out by ship's crew on board the ship subject to several conditions that are required by the Liberian Government. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, ChiyodaRemotely located survival craft (SOLAS Chapter III/31.1.4) - U.K. registered ships
The U.K. Government (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) has noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for remotely located survival craft (SOLAS Chapter III/31.1.4) which was adopted by MSC.1/Circ.1243 onboard the U.K. registered ships. Following requirements are to be applied to all cargo ships regardless of date of construction. And the compliance with these requirements is verified at the first periodical Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Survey after 19 February 2010 in respect of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. 1. Liferafts, if located at the aft/forward end of the ship and at a distance of more than 100 m from the closest survival craft, as required by SOLAS regulation III/31.1.4, should be regarded as "remotely located survival craft" withRadio 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 stowedSpecial requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels- The guidance for the survey matters -
Regarding "Special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels" informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0796 dated on 28 December 2009, the guidance for the survey matters is informed as follows. Following requirements are to be applied to all ships regardless of date of construction. And the compliance with this regulation is confirmed at the next SE survey after 1 February 2010 in respect of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. 1. Embarkation arrangement for remotely located survival craft(III/31.1.4)(4.2 / Marine Notice 2-011-5 Rev.9/09) (1) A knotted rope is not acceptable as "other means of embarkation". (2) A Jacob ladder which has aluminum steps may be considered as an acceptabEntry into force of the Resolution MSC.273(85) relating to amendments to the International Management Code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code)
The Resolution MSC.273(85) relating to amendments to the International Management Code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code), adopted at IMO MSC85 held from 26 November 2008 to 5 December 2008, will enter into force on 1 July 2010. A copy of the Resolution is attached for your reference. The main points of the amendments are as follows. 1. Requirement that the Company should carry out internal safety audits on board and ashore at intervals not exceeding 12 months (may be exceeded by not more than 3 months in exceptional circumstances) has been introduced into the revised paragraph 12.1. 2. Provision that when the renewal verification is completed after the expiry date of the existingThis 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 CampaignPressure Test of Cylinders of High Pressure CO2 fire-extinguishing systems on board Denmark Flagged Vessels
Danish Maritime Authority has noticed ClassNK of the Administration Requirements for pressure test of cylinders of high pressure CO2 fire-extinguishing systems on board Denmark flagged vessels as per attached (DMA Class Circular no.: 06/2009). In this regard, your necessary action would be appreciated. For cylinders of high pressure CO2 fire-extinguishing systems are to be pressure tested in accordance with the following principles: -1. CO2 cylinders are to be pressure tested every ten years. -2. If, at an external inspection in connection with the annual surveys, the CO2 cylinders are in a satisfactory condition, the first pressure test interval may be extended to 20 years. However, this relaxation is not applicable to the following cylinders: (1) CSteel coil loading program of existing dry cargo ships
Loading methods, i.e. weight, size, tiers, and number of dunnages, for steel coils carried by dry cargo vessels have been verified with regards to the concentrated forces affecting inner bottoms and these loading methods have been summarized in the onboard loading manual. These summarized loading methods aim to keep the number of dunnages to a minimum and may not always correspond to maximum quantities for loaded steel coils. However, steel coil loading methods that are not summarized in the onboard Loading Manual are also acceptable, provided that the number of dunnages is increased and they are verified properly with regard to inner bottom strength. With regard to information given by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0726 dated 25 March 2008, a cUse of low sulphur fuels under the EC Directive 2005/33/EC
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0687 dated 14 December 2006, ships at berth in ports within the European Union are required to use marine fuels with the sulphur content not exceeding 0.1% m/m as from 1 January 2010, under the EC directive 2005/33/EC. Some issues on the use of low sulphur fuels for safe operations of machinery have been pointed out. "Design and Operational Issues for Use of Low Sulphur Fuels in Diesel Engines and Boilers" is attached for your reference. This ClassNK Technical Information provides items to be considered for establishment of measures against the issues, approval and surveys required, and reporting by ClassNK. 1. Items to be considered For use of low sulphur fuels, ship owners and ship managemThis Technical Information became null and void on 11 Sep 2019.
Special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels
The Marshall Islands Government has noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels (Marine Notice No.2-011-5 Rev. 9/09). As it is very urgent notice, the notice is attached on this information. Revisions to this Notice are written in italics. Guidance for the survey matters of the notice will be informed by ClassNK Technical Information at a later date. The followings are the principal revisions for your attention. 1. (Para. 4.2) Embarkation arrangement for remotely located survival craft (A knotted rope is not acceptable as "other means of embarkation".) 2. (Para. 7.2) Falls used in launching Life-saving appliances (Wire-rope grips are not acceptable.) 3. (Para. 9.5) AAmendment to application forms "Application for Classification and Statutory Service During Construction", "Application for Surveys and Issue of Certificates" and "Application for Classification and Statutory Service for an Existing Ship", and establishment of application form "Application for Issue of Certificates"
Subject application forms have been amended / established. ClassNK would be grateful if you would use these new forms in future. Revised forms are 1. APPLICATION FOR CLASSIFICATION AND STATUTORY SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION 2. APPLICATION FOR SURVEYS AND ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES 3. APPLICATION FOR CLASSIFICATION AND STATUTORY SERVICES FOR AN EXISTING SHIP Established form is 1. APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES It should be noted that form "APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES" is to be submitted to ClassNK for issue/rewrite/re-issue of Statutory Certificates for Japanese flag ships.Controls for fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems for ships constructed before 1 October 1994
As for the controls of fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems, amended by the Resolution MSC.256(84) at IMO MSC84 on May 2008, please be informed as follows. 1. Revised regulation By the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 January 2010, fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems for the protection of machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms on ships constructed before 1 July 2002 shall comply with the provisions of paragraph 2.2.2 of chapter 5 of the Fire Safety Systems Code. The ships constructed on or after 1 October 1994 have been already applied the requirement, since ClassNK Rules have adopted the below requirement. [Chapter 5 2.2.2 Controls, FSS code] Carbon dioxide systems shall comply with the following requirements: - 1 two sPerformance 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: +8Extension of statutory certificates and the period of servicing of liferafts for Panamanian flagged ships
The Government of Panama notified the following instruction regarding extension of statutory certificates and the period of servicing of liferafts for Panama flagged ships. For the details of the instruction, please refer to the letter from the Government of Panama (JLO/11/09/001) as attached. ClassNK had been authorized to extend Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (SE) Certificates, Cargo Ship Safety Radio (SR) Certificates and the period of servicing of liferafts for Panama flagged ships without a consultation with the Government. However, the Government of Panama advised that a previous approval for extension is required from the Government on case by case basis. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) SurveyThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Mar 2025.
ROPME Sea Area - Requirement for Ballast Water Management
ROPME (Regional Organization for the Protection of Marine Environment), which consist of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Iraq, State of Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman, State of Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates surrounding Persian Gulf, have informed IMO through the document “MEPC 59/INF.3” that the regional requirements in relation to Ballast Water Management Convention are enforced to ships arriving from outside the “ROPME Sea Area”, i.e., sea area surrounded by ROPME In accordance with this requirement, please note that all ships are requested to conduct ballast water exchange outside of ROPME Sea Area from 1 November 2009, taking into consideration the regulation B-4 of the Ballast Water Management CoThis Technical Information became null and void on 26 Aug 2014.
Installation of immersion suits on board Danish flagged vessels
The Denmark Government have notified of carriage of immersion suits for that flagged ships as follows. And, the following supersedes ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0714 "Installation of immersion suits on board Danish flagged vessels" issued on 1 November 2007. 1. (1) Immersion suits on board Danish flagged vessels are to be of a type in accordance with the LSA Code Regulation 2.3.2.2 that ensures a thermal protection for 6 hours. (2) Immersion suits are to be located as specified in SOLAS, Chapter III, Regulation 32.3. 2. Immersion suits are not to be stowed at the crew's cabins, but close to the muster station and preferably together with the lifejackets. 3. The number of additional immersion suits carried at remotely located watch stationsMeasures by ClassNK in response to "International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments"
The "International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments" which purpose is to prevent the potentially devastating effects of the spread of harmful aquatic organisms carried by ship's ballast water, has been adopted by the International Conference on Ballast Water Management on February 2004. The Convention will enter into force twelve (12) month after the ratification by thirty (30) States, representing thirty five percent (35%) of the world merchant shipping tonnage. As of 30 September 2009, the Convention has been ratified by 18 States, representing 15.36% of the gross tonnage of the world's merchant shipping. If it is requested that the examination of the documentation related to installation of Ballast WateAmendments to requirements for crankcase oil mist detection arrangements
Until now, M0 notated (UMS) vessels equipped with "diesel engines of 2,250 kW maximum continuous power and above or having cylinders of more than 300 mm bore" have been required to have crankcase oil mist detectors installed in the crankcase. On 30 October 2009, this requirement will extend to all non-M0 vessels in accordance with the amendment of Part D of ClassNK Rules. This amendment will apply to engines as follows: 1. when an application for certification of an engine is dated on or after 1 January 2010; or 2. when an engine is to be installed onboard a new ship for which the date of contract for construction is on or after 1 January 2010. * The term "contract for construction" is defined in the latest version of IACS Procedural Requirement (PR)----- No English version -----
The Japanese version of this TEC has been issued in order to inform readers of the Japanese Government's special requirements for Japanese flagged vessels, and no English version is available.Stowage and segregation requirements of COAL and BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES
As to the carriage of COAL and BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES, the following stowage and segregation requirements have been prescribed in the IMSBC Code expected to become mandatory under the SOLAS Convention on 1 January 2011. - BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES "This cargo shall not be stowed adjacent to hot areas." - COAL "The master shall ensure that this cargo is not stowed adjacent to hot areas." IMO Sub-Committee, DSC14, held on September 2009 agreed that the words "hot areas" in these provisions should be interpreted as "boundary areas of the cargo hold in contact with the cargo having a temperature consistently greater than 55°C during carriage of the cargo, such as can sometimes be experienced when heated fuel oil service tanks and fuel oil settling tankSurveys and Certification for "Vessel General Permit" required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the Vessel General Permit (VGP) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) with discharges of pollutants incidental to their normal operation, including but not limited to ballast water discharges, for all vessels with their length of 24 meters (79 feet) or longer, except fishing vessels, which intend to navigate within 3 miles from U.S. territorial waters after 6 February 2009. The vessel's owner/operator is requested to prepare "Drydock Inspection Reports" defined in clause 4.1.4 of VGP requirement. In this connection ClassNK may cooperate with vessel's owner/operator so as to carry out inspection and prepare the SoF (Statement of Fact) available to the EPA. Upon requeThis Technical Information became null and void on 3 Sep 2013.
Revision of the instructions from the flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206 regarding periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear
Instructions from the several flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206 regarding periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear were informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0693 dated 12 April 2007 and TEC-0721 dated 26 December 2007. As Denmark and Tonga have informed ClassNK of new instructions, ClassNK update the information of the said instructions on this matter. Please replace the attachment of the ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0693 dated 12 April 2007 "Instructions from the flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206" with the attached "Instructions from the flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206 (2009.09)". For any questions about the aboveRecording engine parameters as required for diesel engines in accordance with MARPOL Annex VI
Reg. 13 of MARPOL Annex VI, concerning Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), requires that a record book of engine parameters is to be maintained onboard. All changes relative to engine components and settings are to be recorded in the record book as required in accordance with 6.2.3.2 and 6.2.3.3 of the NOx Technical Code. All adjustments, part replacements and modifications that affect NOx emissions are to be described in the record book chronologically. Further, it is clearly stated in 6.2.2.7 of NOx Technical Code 2008 which shall enter into force on 1 July 2010, that all part replacements, including 'like-for-like' replacements, are to be described in the record book. As this is in line with ClassNK's previous interpretation of the code, no specific changes to handlThis Technical Information became null and void on 15 Jan 2010.