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Record requirements of operational compliance with NOx Tier III regulation in Emission Control Areas
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI regarding the recording of operational compliance with NOx Tier III regulations within Emission Control Areas (hereinafter referred to as "NECA"*) were adopted at the Sixty-ninth Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC69) held in April 2016. These amendments will enter into force on 1 September 2017. In accordance with the aforementioned amendments, ships installed with diesel engines subject to NOx Tier III regulations are required to have the tier and on/off status of any engines certified to both Tier II and Tier III, or certified to Tier II only, recorded in such logbook as prescribed by the Flag Administration upon each entry into and each exit from an NECA as well as in cases where there are any chaRe-coupling the decoupled IOPP (International Oil Pollution Prevention) Certificate Renewal Survey
Implementation date for Ballast Water Management Systems according to Ballast Water Management Convention is explained in ClassNK Technical Information No. 1116. Noting the above requirement, some Administrations issued circulars to inform their position on recoupling the IOPP Certificate Renewal Survey, where IOPP renewal survey was completed before 8 September 2014 and its next renewal survey was completed independently from other certificates on or after 8 September 2014. The above mentioned circulars are available on our website. As we receive other circulars of flag Administrations, they will be uploaded on the same page. (To be continued)Information regarding interim regulations within the Xiamen port area
Please be advised that several interim regulations will be in effect within the bay and port waters of Xiamen city due to the city's hosting of the 2017 BRICS Summit from 3 September 2017 to 5 September 2017. An outline of these regulations is as follows: 1. From 00:00 on 1 September 2017 to 24:00 on 6 September 2017 All ships entering waters of Xiamen port area are required to use fuel oils whose sulphur content does not exceed 0.5% m/m. 2. From 00:00 on 20 August 2017 to 24:00 on 26 August 2017 Oil tankers, chemical tankers, liquefied gas carriers and any other ships which carry packaged explosive substances, inflammable gases, flammable liquids, oxidizing substances, organic peroxides, self-reactive substances, high toxic products, infectious subsRecognition and updated information of Company Security Officer for Panama Flagged ships
Marchant Maritime Circular MMC-353 was circulated by the Panama Maritime Authority recently (August, 2017). The Company of the Panama Flagged Vessel is required to complete and send back the Company Security Officer (CSO) Validation Form* before 15th December 2017 to the following address: isps@amp.gob.pa and info@panama-ssas.com (To be continued)This Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2017.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry"
Please be informed that Riyadh MoU is planning the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign. The MoU members are Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE. ･ Item of concentrated inspection: Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry ･ Campaign period: From 1st September 2017 to 30th November 2017 For the details of the inspection item, please refer to the questionnaire form "CIC on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry" in the attachment. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Ship Management Systems Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2173 Fax: +81-3-5226-2174 E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2017.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Safety of Navigation (SOLAS CH.V)"
Please be informed that Paris MoU and Tokyo MOU recently issued a Press Release announcing the launch of the following PSC joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2017. Outline of CIC Focus of CIC: Safety of Navigation (SOLAS CH.V) CIC period: From 1 September 2017 to 30 November 2017 Please refer to the attached "QUESTIONNAIRE CONCERATED INSPECTION CAMPAIGN ON SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (SOLAS CH.V) 2017" and "CIC on Safety of Navigation (SOLAS CH.V)" for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. Also, please note that Indian Ocean MOU and Black Sea MOU have also issued Press Releases announcing that concentrated inspection campaigns targeting the same items will be held during the same period in their respective jurisdictions.Preparation of IHM to be retained onboard the ship according to the EU Regulation on Ship Recycling, and the promotional incentives for examination fee to encourage earlier development of IHM
The EU Regulation on Ship Recycling entered into force on 30th December 2013. According to the EU Regulation, EU flagged new ships are required to have an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) onboard from 31 December 2018 on the latest, and EU flagged existing ships and Non-EU flagged ships that may call at a port or anchorage of EU Member State are required to have an IHM onboard from 31 December 2020. PSC is imposed on both EU Flagged ships and Non-EU flagged ships at the port or anchorage of EU Member States. It will be basically confirmed through PSC whether the IHM onboard the ship is properly maintained and updated, and a valid statement of compliance (SOC) issued by the Flag or the RO is kept onboard. Please be aware that the shipowners should complThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Air pressure test of immersion suit on board India 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 and No.TEC-0826 dated 25 August 2010. The India Government has notified ClassNK of the additional information concerning air pressure test of immersion suit on board India Flagged Vessels as per attached. According to the information, 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 India Government. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 KioThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Monthly inspection of immersion suits / anti-exposure suits
It has already been informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0513 of 1 April 2003 about monthly inspection of immersion suits / anti-exposure suits for Singapore flagged vessels, Hong Kong flagged vessels and Greek flagged vessels. In addition to the above, India Governments have notified ClassNK of the similar instructions. In this connection, please be informed that the monthly inspection of immersion suits / anti-exposure suits are now required to the vessels flagged with Singapore, Hong Kong, Greece and India. ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0513 has been superseded accordingly. According to the notices, that IMO Circular MSC/Circ.1047 "Guidelines for monthly shipboard inspection of immersion suits and anti-exposure suits by shipsGuidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MOU) for St. Vincent and the Grenadines flag vessels
ClassNK would like to notify that the Administration of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has issued Circular No.PSC033-Rev.4 (hereinafter, "the Circular") regarding guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter, "Paris MOU") as per attached. As per the Circular, following vessels have been required to undergo an occasional survey in order to improve the performance of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Registry within the Paris MOU: - detained 1 time or more during the past 3 years whose next port of call is a port of country members to the Paris MOU; or - operating outside the Paris MOU member country more than 12 months whose next port of call is a port of country members to the Paris MOU. In addition, it may also be enforcedExtension for the implementation deadline for Ballast Water Management System and Initial survey for the Ballast Water Management Convention
As previously informed in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1085, No. TEC-1086 and, No. TEC-1113, Ballast Water Management Convention (Hereinafter referred to "the Convention") will enter into force on 8 September 2017. This is to inform you that the implementation deadline for Ballast Water Management System has been changed at MEPC71. (To be continued)This Technical Information became null and void on 1 Jan 2018.
China Maritime Safety Administration PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Bulk Carriers
Please be informed that China Maritime Safety Administration recently announced to launch the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC). Duration: From 15 June to 31 December 2017 Objective: 1) International voyage bulk carriers of 10,000GT and above, 15 years age and above 2) Bulk carriers converted from oil tanker, which has never been conducted subject CIC inspection, will not be limited by due range of PSC inspection. Except for special cases, the ships at first time calling Chinese Port after CIC started will be conducted the CIC inspection and afterwards PSC inspection will be followed PSC inspection due range as required by Tokyo-MOU. Content: The CIC will focus on structures of bulk carriers, and includes the following in detail. 1)This Technical Information became null and void on 28 Feb 2018.
Amendment to the ClassNK Rules and Guidance related to computer based systems
IACS UR E22(Rev.1) specifies requirements related to composition and function of computer based systems used for machinery systems such as monitoring systems. These requirements have already been incorporated to Rules and Guidance of NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (hereinafter referred as "the Society"). Since the necessity for security measures which reduce risks specific to computer based systems such as computer viruses has been increasing in recent years, IACS discussed way to clarify requirements and adopted UR E22(Rev.2) in June 2016, which specifies responsibilities of stakeholders, security measures for software and hardware and quality management for said systems. Accordingly, relevant requirements in the Society's Rules and Guidance were amended and whatInitial survey for the Ballast Water Management Convention (Reminder)
As previously informed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1085 and No.TEC-1086, Ballast Water Management Convention (Hereinafter referred to "the Convention") will enter into force on 8 September 2017. All ships of 400 gross tonnage and above to which the Convention survey applies should have International Ballast Water Management Certificate for the BWM Convention (Hereinafter referred to "the Certificate") on board by the date of entry into force. Accordingly, ClassNK has launched to issue the Certificate following an initial survey subject to the authorization from Administration. For ships not entitled to fly the flag of a Party but which operate under the authority of a Party, ClassNK carries out surveys and issues Statement of Compliance in"Launching at 5 knots" test of Lifeboat and Rescue boats for vessels under Netherlands flag
The Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate has informed ClassNK about "Launching at 5knots" test of lifeboats and rescue boats as follows. 1. For ships built according to the same plans and with identical installation of rescue boats and launching arrangements, the successful results from the launch test at 5 knots headway speed on the mothership are acceptable as documented evidence of the similar ability to launch the rescue boats from the sister ships in the series. 2. In the case of existing ships and in particular to address the problems with the launching test at 5 knot of lifeboats after replacement of lifeboat release and retrieval systems which is required in MSC.1/Circ.1392, the Administration allows the following test to be performed, as an equivUpdates of the EU regulation on monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (EU MRV)
<p>As already informed by the ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1031 (2 June 2015) and TEC-1100 (31 January 2017), shipping companies (ship-owner, ship manager or responsible organization or person for operation) are required to develop and submit Monitoring Plant (MP) to the accredited verifier by 31 August 2017. Furthermore, from 1 January 2018, it is necessary to collect voyage data according to MP and submit developed Emission Report (ER) to the verifier.</p><p>ClassNK is accredited by a national accreditation body UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) as a verifier of EU MRV on 1 March 2017. After this accreditation by UKAS, ClassNK is authorised to assess MP, verify ER and issue DOC in accordance with the EU MRV Regulation.</p><p>ClassNK offerGuidance on application of CSS Code Annex 14 for Panamanian containerships
Instructions from the Administration of Panama regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1352/Rev.1 (CSS Code Annex 14) were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1097 dated 28 December 2016. The Administration has updated MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-340, including their additional guidance on the application of relevant requirements to existing containerships, as attached. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1097 dated 28 December 2016. 1. Application of MSC.1/Circ.1352/Rev.1 (CSS Code Annex 14) in accordance with MMC-340 - Containerships with a date of keel laying on or after 1 July 2017 shall apply Annex 14 entirely. - Existing containerships the keel of which were laid or which are at a similar stTreatment for Ballast Water Management Convention for Liberia flagged ships
Regarding the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (Hereinafter referred to "the BWM Convention"), Liberia Maritime Authority published MARINE OPERATIONS NOTE 02/2017. A summary of MARINE OPERATIONS NOTE 02/2017 is as below. 1. Ships implementing only the Ballast Water Exchange (BWE) standard in Regulation D-1; The Administration will review and approve BWM Plans and issue IBWM Certificates. BWM Plans already approved and IBWM Certificates already issued by an authorized Recognized Organization's (RO) prior to 22 April 2017 will continue to remain valid until they expire or the ship implements the ballast water performance standard in regulation D-2, whichever is earlier. 2. Ships implemThis Technical Information became null and void on 2 Oct 2018.
Treatment for Ballast Water Management Convention (Revision) for Panama flagged ships
Instructions from Panama Maritime Authority regarding the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (Hereinafter referred to "the BWM Convention") were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1104 dated 13 March 2017. Since the amendments to Merchant Marine Circular MMC-345 have been published as attached, the Technical Information is revised as described below. This Technical Information supersedes previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC.1104. Revision/ modification parts are underlined parts. 1. Examination of Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP) (1) BWMP should take into account IMO Resolution MEPC.127(53) (*1) and be approved by Panama Maritime Authority. (BWM Plans are reqAdditional Ballast Water Management System Extension Program Update regarding USCG ballast water management
United States Coast Guard (USCG) has announced the approval of the Coast Guard type approved Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) and published Marine Safety Information Bulletin (14-16) regarding Ballast Water Management System Extension Program December 2017. (For details, please refer to ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1099) USCG also published a further announcement (Marine Safety Information Bulletin, March 6, 2017 (OES-MSIB Number: 003/17). The main contents are as below. 1. The length of compliance date extension is based on vessel's compliance date as follows. (1) Vessels having a compliance date before and including 31 December 2018: - Vessel owners and operators who have identified that a BWMS is available for a vessel but do not haveRevised IHO standards of Electronic Navigation Charts (ENC) using in Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) - Japanese flag ships
ClassNK issued Technical Information No.TEC-1101 dated 17 February 2017 regarding Revised IHO standards of Electronic Navigation Charts using in ECDIS and announced that it is required to update the software on ECDIS onboard a ship, or replace ECDIS itself before 31 August 2017 in order to display charts based on revised IHO standards. In case where the software is updated, a confirmation survey is required by the first SE survey after update. On the other hand, as for Japanese flag ships, in case where ECDIS, of which software updates have functional capabilities required by IEC61174 Ed4.0 in the contents, is installed onboard, an occasional survey is required at the timing of the software update in accordance with the procedure of Japanese Government (MIntroduction 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 suThis Technical Information became null and void on 2 May 2017.
Treatment for Ballast Water Management Convention for Panama flagged ships
Regarding the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (Hereinafter referred to "the BWM Convention"), Panama Maritime Authority published Merchant Marine Circular MMC-345. A summary of MMC-345 is as below. 1. Examination of Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP) (1) BWMP should take into account IMO Resolution MEPC.127(53) (*1) and be approved by Panama Maritime Authority. (BWM Plans are required to be approved by the Panama Maritime Authority, even if the BWM Plans were approved by Recognized Organizations.) Application for approval will be accepted from 15 March 2017 and Statement of Fact, valid for three (3) months, will be issued upon receipt of BWMP. http://certificates.amp.gob.pa/certifiIntroduction to the outcomes of MEPC 70
A summary of the decision taken at the seventieth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 70) held from 24 to 28 October 2016 is provided as below for your information. 1. Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Convention was adopted in 2004 in order to prevent the adverse effects to the marine environment caused by the transfer of ballast water. The Convention will require ships to conduct ballast water exchange offshore or through Ballast Water Management Systems which meet the standard for the discharge of ballast water. The Convention will enter into force on 8 September 2017 since Finland ratified the Convention on 8 September 2016 and the conditions for entry into force were satisfied. (1) Status of rPolicy change - handling of ship security alert system transmissions for Marshall Islands flagged ships
Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator (the "Administrator") has issued a Ship Security Advisory No. #01-17, ADVANCE NOTICE OF POLICY CHANGE – HANDLING OF SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM TRANSMISSIONS as attached. Outlines are as follows. Please note the Policy Change effective 1st April 2017. 1. From 1st April 2017, RMI Administrator will no longer receive Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) alerts directly from any vessel. The SSAS alerts including test messages must be received by the Company (Company Security Officer (CSO) or Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO)) or a Company-designated qualified third party and only real SSAS alerts must be transferred to the RMI Duty Officer by the Company. 2. The Company must ensure that theRevised IHO standards of Electronic Navigation Charts (ENC) using in Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
ClassNK issued Technical Information TEC-0907 dated 22 June 2012 regarding Implementation of ECDIS and announced that ECDIS or ECDIS software is to be maintained so as to be compatible with the latest International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) standards. IHO has announced a revision of IHO standards as below and for this reason ECDIS on board a vessel is required to update the software or replace ECDIS itself before 31 August 2017. (To be continued)Updates of the EU regulation on monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (EU MRV)
As already informed by the ClassNK Technical Information TEC-1031 (2 June 2015), EU regulation on monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (EU MRV) was entered into force on 01 July 2015. This regulation lays down rules for developing the Monitoring Plan and submitting the Emission Report to the verifiers accredited by the national accreditation body in EU for ships above 5,000 gross tonnage, which arrive at or depart from ports under the jurisdiction of an EU member state. The shipping companies (ship-owner, ship manager or responsible organization or person for operation) are required to submit Monitoring Plant to the accredited verifier by 31 August 2017, and do hope that the companies are prudent in preparing the monitorBallast Water Management System Extension Program Update regarding USCG ballast water management
United States Coast Guard (USCG) has already published the Policy Letter regarding the provision to grant extension to the implementation schedule for approved ballast water management methods as provided in 33CFR151 Subparts C and D. (Please refer to ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1056) USCG published Marine Safety Information Bulletin (14-16) announced the approval of the first Coast Guard type approved Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) and stated that any owner/operator requesting an extension must provide USCG with an explicit statement supported by documentary evidence that installation of the type approved system is not possible for purposes of compliance with the regulatory implementation schedule. The main contents for extension are asInspection and certification relating to the entry into force of the 2014 Amendments to the MLC,2006 on 18th January 2017
As you are aware, the 2014 Amendments to the MLC, 2006 will enter into force on 18th January 2017 in the countries that have ratified the MLC, 2006. Ships flying flag of the member States are required to carry the certificates or other documentary evidence of financial security complying with the requirements of the amendments on board. In addition, the DMLC Part II will need to be revised by the shipowner associating with issuance of the revised DMLC Part I issued by the flag State administration and subsequently shipboard verification of its implementation is also required. In this connection, the resolution on transitional measures relating to the entry into force of this amendments adopted by ILO states that the Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC) issueThis Technical Information became null and void on 11 May 2017.
Instructions by the Administration of Panama regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck(CSS Code Annex 14)
1. General Instructions from the Administration of Panama (Panama Maritime Authority (PMA)) regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352/Rev.1 (CSS Code Annex 14) were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1089 dated 23 September 2016. The PMA has advised all parties concerned, including ClassNK, about their guidance on the application of relevant requirements to Panama flagged containerships as per attached Panama MARCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-340. This Technical Information supersedes previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1089 dated 23 September 2016. 2. Application of MSC.1/Circ.1352/Rev.1 (CSS Code Annex 14) in accordance with MMC-340 - Containerships with a date of keel laying on or after 1 July 2017 shall apply Annex 14 entirely. - ExistingAn 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 includinDe-harmonization of the IOPP (International Oil Pollution Prevention) Certificate Renewal Survey
As informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. 1085, the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) will enter into force on 8 September 2017 and according to IMO Resolution A.1088(28), the implementation deadline for the existing ships to conduct ballast water exchange through Ballast Water Management Systems is the first renewal survey associated with the IOPP Certificate after 8 September 2017. Considering the above and the Harmonized System of Survey & Certification (HSSC), the following flag Administrations issue circulars to inform their position that the IOPP Certificate Renewal Survey may be conducted independently. Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Germany, Gibraltar, IThe products covered by EU RO Mutual Recognition as fifth phase
In relation to TEC-0946 dated 29 March 2013, TEC-0962 dated 26 July 2013, TEC-0993 dated 29 July 2014 and TEC-1036 dated 31 July 2015 about EU RO Mutual Recognition, please be informed that the 11 products mentioned below have been newly added to the approval scheme, and those applications are available to be accepted from 1 January 2017. Since the new 11 products will be treated under the same procedure of first, second, third and fourth phase products, please refer to the TEC-0946 about e.g. how to apply mutual recognition products to our classed vessels. In addition, "Guidelines for Type Approval of Products for Marine Use for EU Mutual Recognition" has been updated as fifth edition and it can be download from the following ClassNK web site. (ToFormat Revision of Condition Evaluation Report (CER)
When Special Survey is carried out for ships applying Enhanced Survey Program(ESP), Condition Evaluation Report (hereinafter referred to as "CER") and Executive Hull Summary (hereinafter "EHS") are issued for the owner, separately, and then the owners are requested to keep them in the file, exclusively used for Condition Evaluation Reports (called "Green File") onboard the ship. Please be informed that the format of CER is completely revised in accordance with 2011 ESP Code as shown in attachment and the outlines of the changes are provided as follows: 1. Incorporation of EHS into CER EHS is incorporated into the revised CER and the name of "Executive Hull Summary" is still available as a sub title of the revised CER, as per "Condition Evaluation RepoInstruction by the Administration of Marshall Islands regarding quantity of reserve cargo securing devices
The Tokyo MoU is currently in the process of carrying out a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Cargo Securing Arrangements, as described in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1081. With respect to this campaign, the Administration of the Marshall Islands has issued instructions regarding requirements for the quantity of reserve cargo securing devices to be onboard as follows. - Some amount of reserve cargo securing devices is required onboard ship in addition to what is required to secure the existing cargo onboard. The actual amount of such devices may vary based on the service or charter in which the ship is engaged, and the type and amount of cargo being carried. - If the actual amount of reserve cargo securing devices differs from what is ouIntroduction 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 tThis Technical Information became null and void on 28 Dec 2016.
Instructions by the Administration of Panama regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck(CSS Code Annex 14)
1. General The Administration of Panama has advised in their instructions regarding the application of MSC.1/Circ.1352/Rev.1 (CSS Code Annex14) as follows. According to the instruction, CSS Code Annex14 is to be applied as a mandatory requirement to Panama flagged containerships as described below. ("Containership" means dedicated containerships and those parts of other ships for which arrangements are specifically designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers on deck.) 2. Application of the CSS Code, Annex 14 (MSC.1/Circ.1352) for the above Administration - 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 JanuarAdditional information regarding regulations on the sulphur content of fuel oil within Chinese emission control areas - Implementation of regulations in the Port of Shenzhen
With regard to regulations on the sulphur content of fuel oil within Chinese emission control areas as informed in ClassNK Technical Information TEC-1060, TEC-1063 and TEC-1068, please be informed of the additional information about implementation of regulations in the Port of Shenzhen as follows. According to the notification document from Shenzhen Living Environment Commission, Shenzhen Municipal Transport Commission and Shenzhen Maritime Safety Administration, as of 1 October 2016, all ships berthing at the Port of Shenzhen are required to use fuel oils whose sulphur content does not exceed 0.5% m/m (except for the first hour after arrival and the last hour prior to departure). The URL for the document is as follows: The URL for the web page of ShenAmendment of Rules for windows located higher than the third tier above the freeboard deck and forward of the midship
ClassNK has investigated behaviour of waves acting on windows located considerably above the freeboard deck of ships where the navigation bridges are located forward of the midship, such as onboard Ro-Ro cargo ships. As a result of the investigation, it has been found out that there is possibility waves can hit the windows located considerably above the freeboard deck due to waves rolling over the foredeck and running up along the front walls, even though the wave height may not be so high that the wave directly reaches the windows. In fact, cases have been confirmed in which navigation bridge windows seem to have been damaged by the aforementioned phenomenon. Based on these results, ClassNK amended the relevant Rules to provide the minimum design preInitial survey for the Ballast Water Management Convention after satisfaction the requirements for entry into force of the Convention
As previously informed in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1085, the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (Hereinafter referred to "the BWM Convention") satisfied the requirements for entry into force on 8 September 2016. This means that the BWM Convention will officially enter into force one year later on 8 September 2016. Although the installation of Ballast Water Management System (Hereinafter referred to "BWMS") (Regulation D-2 of the BWM Convention) which satisfy the relevant Ballast water performance standard will be required according to the compliance schedule for BWMS after the BWM Convention enters into force, the use of Ballast water exchange standard (Regulation D-1 of the BWMAn entry-into-force of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention)
This is to inform you that the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) will enter into force on 8 September 2017. Finland ratified the Convention on 8 September 2016 and the total number of contracting States to the BWM Convention has reached 52, representing 35.1441% of the world merchant shipping tonnage, which satisfies the condition of entry into force threshold of 30 States, representing 35% of the world merchant shipping tonnage. The BWM Convention was adopted in 2004 in order to prevent the adverse effects to the maritime environment caused by the transfer of ballast water. On or after 8 September 2017 and prior to the implementation deadline for Ballast Water Management SystAmendment to treatment for issuance of a short term ISSC on the completion of initial ISPS audit for Panama flagged ships
Merchant Marine Circular MMC-131 was revised by PANAMA MARITIME AUTHORITY on 1 August 2016. As a Full term ISSC for a Panama flagged ship is issued by the Administration (PMA), a short term ISSC is issued by the attending auditor upon the completion of initial ISPS audit so far. According to this revised Circular, the Administration does not authorize the issuance of a short term ISSC after carried out the initial ISPS audit and they also request that the company operator should ensure to make all the necessary arrangements in order to apply for the Full term ISSC during the validity of the Interim ISSC (no more than six months). Therefore, you are kindly requested to apply for an initial ISPS audit in plenty of time prior to the expiry date of Interim ISInstructions by the Administration of Liberia regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck (CSS Code Annex 14)
1. General Instructions from the Administration of Liberia regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352/Rev.1 (CSS Code Annex 14) were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1064 dated 8 April 2016. The Administration of Liberia has advised all parties concerned, including ClassNK, about their guidance on the application of relevant requirements to Liberia flagged containerships, as per the attached MARINE OPERATIONS NOTE 04/2016. ("Containership" means dedicated containerships and those parts of other ships for which arrangements are specifically designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers on deck.) This Technical Information supersedes previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1064 dated 8 April 2016. 2. In the paragraph on "ExistingThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2016.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Pilot Transfer Arrangement by Riyadh MoU
Six (6) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and UAE) of the Riyadh MoU in the Gulf Region are planning the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC); Focus of CIC: Pilot Transfer Arrangement CIC period: From 1 September 2016 to 30 November 2016 During the campaign period, not only condition of pilot transfer arrangement, but also crew familiarization, inspection/repair records etc. will be verified in more detail as described in Press Release by Riyadh MoU (Attachment 1). For your reference, please note that application of requirements for pilot transfer arrangement varies by installation date of pilot transfer arrangement or construction date of ship as shown in Attachment 2. For any questions abouThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2016.
Tokyo MOU PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Cargo Securing Arrangements"
Please be informed that the Tokyo MOU recently issued a Press Release announcing the launch of the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2016. 1. Outline of CIC Focus of CIC: Cargo Securing Arrangements CIC period: From 1 September 2016 to 30 November 2016 Please refer to the questionnaire "CIC on Cargo Securing Arrangements" in the attached Press Release for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. Also, please note that the Indian Ocean MOU and Black Sea MOU have also issued press releases announcing that concentrated inspection campaigns targeting the same items (using the same questionnaire) will be held during the same period in their respective jurisdictions. 2. ClassNK supplementary explanations for theseRegulation 12 of Annex I MARPOL Amended requirements for sludge discharging piping and bilge-water piping
According to the decisions taken at the sixty-eighth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC68) held in May 2015, amendments to MARPOL Annex I were adopted to clarify the scope pf application of the requirements for sludge discharging piping and bilge-water piping specified in regulation 12 of the said Annex, and the amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2017. A summary of the amended requirements is provided as below for your information. 1. Application All new and existing ships of 400 gross tonnage and above are subject to the regulation. 2. Application date Application date of the amended requirements is as follows: (1) for ships the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or afterThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2016.