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This Technical Information became null and void on 8 Apr 2016.
Guidance on application of Section 6 of CSS Code Annex 14 for existing United Kingdom (UK) containerships and existing containerships which are not UK ships while they are within UK waters
Instructions from the Administration of the U.K. (MCA) regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1352 (CSS Code Annex 14) were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0995 dated 1 August 2014. The Administration has additionally advised all parties concerned, including ClassNK, about their guidance on the application of relevant requirements to existing containerships as attached Marine Guidance Note No.531 (M). A summary of the contents of the additional instructions is as follows. - Existing containerships are subject to the provisions of Annex 14, Section 6 listed in Section 4.5 of the MGN as per attached. - Existing containerships shall comply with the above mentioned requirements at their first intermediate/renewal safety construction survey on or afCertificate of Proficiency for the security awareness training or security training for seafarers with designated security duties required under the provisions of STCW VI/6
With regard to the 2010 Manila amendments to the STCW, the Regulation VI/6 "Mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training and instruction for all seafarers" was newly established, and entered into force on 1 January 2014. On the other hand, IMO issued the attached circular STCW.7/Circ.21 on 25 February 2014, which recommends that, even if the seafarer's certification is not in accordance with regulation section A-VI/6, paragraph 4 and 6 of the STCW Code, it would be sufficient to accept compliance with section 13 of ISPS Code until 1 July 2015. Many Administrations have issued circular letters regarding the above IMO circular, urging the Companies to strive to have all seafarers be qualified and certified in accordance with STCW VI/6 durIntroduction to the Outcomes of MSC94
A summary of the decisions taken at the ninety-fourth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC94) held from 17 to 21 November 2014 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted Mandatory Requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC94 as follows: (1) Carriage of portable atmosphere-testing instruments for enclosed spaces (SOLAS XI-1/7 and MODU Code/15) (See attachment 1, 3, 4 and 5) The amendments to SOLAS XI-1 which newly establish regulation 7 and the amendments to MODU Codes which newly establish Chapter 15 were adopted to require the carriage of portable atmosphere-testing instruments (for oxygen, flammable gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide) for enclosed spaces. In addition, MSC.1/Circ.1485 (See attachmThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Sep 2021.
Special requirements for asbestos regarding St. Vincent and the Grenadines flagged vessels
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Administration has issued special requirements for the treatment of asbestos as per quoted below; - When asbestos is detected on board, in contravention with SOLAS Chapter II-1 Reg. 3-5, action should be taken to have it removed. The removal – assigned to professional asbestos removal companies – should take place within a frame of three (3) years from the date when the contravention has been found and should be conducted in close consultation with this Administration. In such cases, a suitable Exemption Certificate should be issued by this Administration. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Operations Headquarters, Administration Center, Head Office AddressChange in e-mail address for Ship Security Alert System (Japanese Flag Ship only)
Please be informed that e-mail address of Japan Coast Guard for Ship Security Alert System has been changed as follows: Address 1: newsat@jcgcomm.jp (Unchanged) Address 2: (OLD): newsat@kaiho.mlit.go.jp (NEW): jcg-newsat@mlit.go.jp New Address 2 started its service on 1 February 2015. Since old e-mail address will stop the service without any notice a while later, all CSOs managing Japanese flag ships are requested to reprogram SSAS as early as possible. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Safety 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.jpInstructions by the Administration of St. Vincent and the Grenadines regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck(CSS Code Annex 14)
1.General Instructions from several flag states regarding the implementation of IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1352 (CSS Code Annex 14) were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0995 dated 1 August 2014 and No. TEC-0999 dated 13 August 2014. The administration of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has advised relevant parties, including ClassNK, on their instructions regarding the application of this amendment, as per attached. According to these instructions, Annex 14 of the CSS Code is to be applied as a mandatory requirement to St. Vincent and the Grenadines flagged vessels as follows. 2.Application of the CSS Code, Annex 14 (MSC.1/Circ.1352) for above Administration - Containerships with a date of keel laying on or after 1 January 2015 are subject to tSpecial requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders regarding St. Vincent and the Grenadines flagged vessels
With regard to the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit, it had been notified by the Technical Information (No.: TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) for existing ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 July 2014) and by Amendments to Part R of the RULES FOR THE SURVEY AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL SHIP on 26 February 2014 for new ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014). The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Administration has issued special requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders as follows. - For ships where an on-board means of recharging is not provided, a minimum of one (1) spare cylinder for use during drills is to be provided for eacParis MoU Guidelines on Application of MARPOL Annex VI Reg.18 in an Emission Control Area (ECA)
From 1 January 2015, in the Emission Control Areas, the sulphur content limits of fuel oil will be regulated to not more than 0.10% m/m in accordance with Regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI. Regarding this matter, Paris MoU has issued the attached Guidelines, the contents of which are the requirements of onboard procedures and evidential documents, check points during Port State Control, and the procedures of notification to the port authority when compliant fuel oil is not available. This Guidelines are also available on Paris MoU website. (https://www.parismou.org/sites/default/files/Guidelines%20on%20fuel%20availability.pdf) For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Safety Management System Department, AdIntroduction to the Outcomes of MEPC 67
A summary of the decision taken at the sixty-seventh session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 67) held from 13 to 17 October 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 12 months after ratification by 30 states, representing 35% of the world merchant shipping tonnage. (1) Ratification of Japan and Turkey Japan and TurThis Technical Information became null and void on 31 Jul 2015.
Minimum propulsion power requirements to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse conditions (EEDI related requirements)
Relevant information on the minimum propulsion power requirements applied for the ships to which compliance with an EEDI limit value (required EEDI) is required has already been provided in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0954. Since the application of the guidelines defining this requirement has been revised, the Technical Information is revised as described below. The said ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0954 is thus revoked, accordingly. 1. Background For ships to which the requirements regarding required EEDI specified in Reg. 21 of MARPOL ANNEX VI apply, the installed propulsion power is not to be less than the propulsion power needed to maintain the manoeuvrability of the ship under adverse conditions as defined in the guidelines develSpare Charges, Additional Fire Extinguishers and Refilling of Extinguishers onboard the Panama flag ships
ClassNK has issued Technical Information No.TEC-0868 dated 14 October 2011 regarding spare charges, additional fire extinguishers and refilling of extinguishers onboard the Panama flag ships. On the other hand, Merchant Marine Circular No.281 was newly issued by Panama Government, and application of additional portable fire extinguishers was modified. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0868. 1. Spare charges and Refilling for portable fire extinguishers (1) Spare charges shall be provided for 100% of the first 10 extinguishers and 50% of the remaining fire extinguishers capable of being recharged onboard. Not more than 60 total spare charges are required. Instructions for recharging should be carriedApplication of the Resolution MSC.277(85) relating to clarification of the term "Bulk Carrier", and the instruction from the Isle of Man Government on this matter
1. General Clarification of the definition of "Bulk carrier" in SOLAS has been adopted at IMO as the non-mandatory IMO resolution MSC.277(85). ClassNK has received an instruction from the Isle of Man Administration on the application of the resolution. 2. Application (1) Ships the keels of which are laid prior to 1 January 2009: The resolution MSC.277(85) is not applied. (2) Ships the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2009 but before 1 November 2014: In case where the Administration accepts, the resolution MSC.277(85) is not applied. An acceptance letter* issued by the Administration is to be kept on-board. * ClassNK conducts an application for issuance of acceptance letter to the Administration. (3) Ships the keels of which are laid oThis Technical Information became null and void on 22 Dec 2017.
Application of IMSBC Code (2014 Edition)
With regard to re-issuance of IMSBC Code fitness Certificate to application of IMSBC Code (2014 Edition), please be informed as follows. The amendment of IMSBC Code is going to enter into force on 1 January 2015 and is mandatory for all ships that load solid bulk cargoes, as informed by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0979. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0936 from 1 January 2015. For ships carrying cargoes to which requirements on construction and equipment are added, it is necessary to re-write the IMSBC Code fitness certificate (hereinafter referred to as "fitness certificate") at the first periodical survey on or after 1 January 2015. 1. The present fitness certificate required to beCarriage of radioactive substances on cargo ships flying Bahamas Flag
With reference to the carriage of radioactive substances (categorized as Class 7 cargoes under IMDG Code) on cargo ships flying Bahamas Flag, The Bahamian Administration has notified ClassNK about carriage of radioactive substances as follows: 1. Radioactive substances shall not be carried on board Bahamian ships. Exceptions may be made for radioactive substances in packaged form used in medical and public health applications, and exceptions may also be made where the radioactive substance is of a grade and quantity suitable for other civil use, such as non-destructive testing (refer to IMO Resolution A.984(24)). 2. The carriage of Class 7 radioactive substances in bulk is not permitted. Regarding the above item 2, individual schedule of the followApplication of the Resolution MSC.277(85) relating to clarification of the term "Bulk Carrier", and the instruction from the Bahamas Government on this matter
ClassNK has received an instruction from the Bahamas Government on the application of the resolution stating "MSC.277(85) is subject to Bahamas Government on case by case basis". In this connection, please be informed that the Bahamas Government's dealing on TEC-0765 which was issued on 3 February 2009 was deleted. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) External Affairs Division, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2038 Fax: +81-3-5226-2024 E-mail: xad@classnk.or.jpSpecial requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit regarding Antigua and Barbuda flagged vessels
With regard to the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit, it had been notified by the Technical Information (No.: TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) for existing ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 July 2014) and by Amendments to Part R of the RULES FOR THE SURVEY AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL SHIP on 26 February 2014 for new ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014). The Antigua and Barbuda Administration has issued special requirements for fire-fighter's outfit as follows. 1. Means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders for fire fighter If the requirement is to be met by carrying additional spare cylinders to replace those used during drills, there shouThis Technical Information became null and void on 20 Jul 2017.
Guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MOU) for St. Vincent and the Grenadines flag ship detained 1 time or more during the past 3 years
ClassNK would like to notify that Affairs of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration has issued Circular No.PSC033 (hereinafter, the Circular) regarding guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter, Paris MOU) as per attached. As per the Circular, all vessels, which were detained 1 time or more during the past 3 years and whose next port of call is within a Paris MOU member country, are required to undergo an occasional survey in order to improve the performance of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Registry within the Paris MOU. In case the vessel departs to a port located within a Paris MOU member country, please arrange an occasional survey according to the said guidelines. For details of the survey items fSpecial requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders regarding Singapore flagged ships
With regard to the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit, it had been notified by the Technical Information (No.: TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) for existing ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 July 2014) and by Amendments to Part R of the RULES FOR THE SURVEY AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL SHIP on 26 February 2014 for new ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014). Singapore Administration has issued special requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders as follows. 1. For ships without onboard means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders for Breathing Apparatus of fire-fighter's outfit, the company (as defined in ISM Code) is to detSpecial requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders regarding Bahamas flagged vessels
With regard to the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit, it has been notified by the Technical Information (No.: TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) for existing ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 July 2014) and by Amendments to Part R of the RULES FOR THE SURVEY AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL SHIP on 26 February 2014 for new ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014). The Bahamian Administration has issued special requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders as follows. 1. Bahamas Government strongly recommends that all ships carry an on board means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders. 2. For ships where an on board means of recThis Technical Information became null and void on 17 Jan 2017.
Carriage and testing of Iron Ore and Iron Ore Fines on the Marshall Islands flag vessels
With reference to the carriage and testing of Iron Ore and Iron Ore Fines on the Marshall Islands flag vessels, Marshall Islands Government has notified ClassNK of carriage and testing of these bulk ores as below (Marine Notice No. 2-011-44). DSC.1/Circ.71 which is the draft schedules and test procedure amendments to the IMSBC Code is to be implemented on all Marshall Islands flag vessels subject to the requirements of the IMSBC Code and involved in the carriage of Iron Ore or Iron Ore Fines as soon as possible. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +8This Technical Information became null and void on 1 Jan 2015.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Fire Safety Systems by Riyadh MoU
Six (6) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE) of the Riyadh MOU in the Gulf Region are planning the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC); Items of concentrated inspection : Fire Safety Systems (SOLAS Chapter II-2 and FSS Code) Campaign period : From 1 October to 31 December 2014 During the campaign period, the fire safety plan, fire control measures, drills, crew awareness and other applicable documentation etc. will be verified in more detail. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Operations Headquarters, 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-mChange of addressee and Form for Declaration of Company Security Officer (CSO) under the Panama Maritime Authority
Panama Merchant Marine Circular MMC-206 was revised on 3 September 2014, and announced change of Form for Declaration of Company Security Officer (CSO). From 1 November, 2014 only the New Application Form for CSO endorsement will be accepted by the Administration, whereas the endorsements made before that date are totally valid. The new Form is available through the Link in MMC-206. Addressee of this application is also changed as follows; (OLD) isps@amp.gob.pa / +(507)501-4223 (NEW) isps@amp.gob.pa / +(507)501-5085 or through any SEGUMAR offices worldwide according to the Merchant Marine Circular 242. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Safety Management Systems Department, Administration CenterThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, Testing and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Fire Fighting Systems and appliances on board the Singapore flag ships(The 5 or 10 yearly maintenance, testing and inspection)
The Marine and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) had informed ClassNK that SURVEY CIRCULAR 3 OF 2014, which is in reference to implementation of maintenance, testing and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances on board the Singapore registered ships, was revised. The essential points of the CIRCULAR are shown below. [Essential Points of the CIRCULAR] 1. The 5 or 10 yearly maintenance, testing and inspection task stipulated in the following IMO Guidelines described in SHIPPING CIRCULAR TO SHIPOWNERS NO. 19 OF 2013, is intended to be completed during a ship's dry dock period. In cases where it is in impractical to carry out the maintenance when the ship is in afloat condition or the ship is engaged in trade, the maintenance should be carriedTest standards, etc. established in IMSBC Code on cargo ships flying UK (MCA) Flag
With reference to the test standards, etc. established in International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code on cargo ships flying UK (MCA) Flag, UK Government has notified ClassNK of Marine Guidance Note as below. The following circular about implementation of amendment to Sections 4 and 8 (MSC.1/Circ.1452) is required to be followed as soon as practicable. And, the following circulars, guidelines for the submission of information for the cargoes not listed in the IMSBC Code (MSC.1/Circ.1453), guidelines for developing and approving procedures for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy (MSC.1/Circ.1454) and implementation of draft amendments about the carriage and testing of IRON ORE FINES (DSC.1/Circ.71), are required to be followed as soon as possiblThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Carriage of immersion suits and lifejackets on board Danish flagged vessels
The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has notified of carriage of immersion suits and lifejackets for that flagged ships as follows. Therefore, this ClassNK Technical Information supersedes ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0790 "Installation of immersion suits on board Danish flagged vessels" issued on 13 November 2009. 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 (insulated). However, the DMA accepts any wheel-marked immersion suit that is in accordance with the Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC. 2. Immersion suits and lifejackets are to be so placed as to be readily accessible and their position is to be plainly indicated. ThIntroduction to the Outcomes of MSC93
A summary of the decisions taken at the ninety-third session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC93) held from 14 to 23 May 2014 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted Mandatory Requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC93 as follows: (1) Steering Gear (SOLAS II-1/29) (See Attachment 1 and 11) These are to set the alternative way to demonstrate the requirements of steering gear. Where it is impracticable to demonstrate the requirement for steering gear with the ship at its deepest seagoing draught, ships may demonstrate compliance with the requirement by one of the following methods: (i) The ship is at even keel and the rudder fully submerged whilst running ahead at the speed corresponding to the number of maximum contiThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Cayman Islands flag ships
The Marine Authority of the Cayman Islands have issued a SHIPPING NOTICE 01/2014, "MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES", specifying the periodical inspection, maintenance and testing of fire protection systems and appliances for Cayman Islands registered ships. This SHIPPING NOTICE refers to IMO Circular MSC.1 / Circ.1432. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0708 is now superseded. For your reference, at every survey for Safety Equipment, our surveyors will confirm that the maintenance and testing of fire protection systems and appliances on board Cayman Islands registered ships are carried out in accordance with SHIPPING NOTICE 01/2014 and MSC.1/Circ.1432. For any questions about the above, please contInstructions by the administration of Cyprus regarding Guidance on providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing Containers on Deck (CSS Code Annex 14)
Instructions from several flag states regarding IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1352 (CSS Code Annex 14) were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0995 dated 1 August 2014. The administration of Cyprus has advised relevant parties, including ClassNK, of their instructions regarding the application of the CSS Code as per attached. According to the instruction, the CSS Code Annex 14 is to be applied as a mandatory requirement to Cyprus flagged vessels as follows. - Containerships with a date of keel laying on or after 1 January 2015 are subject to the provisions of Annex 14. - Existing containerships with a date of keel laying prior to 1 January 2015 are subject to the provisions of sections 4.4, 7.1, 7.3, and 8 in Annex 14; and - Existing containerThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2014.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "STCW HOURS OF REST"
Please be informed that Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU issued a Press Release announcing the launch of following PSC Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2014; Items of concentrated inspection: STCW Chapter VIII "Standards regarding watchkeeping", Section A-VIII/1 "Fitness for duty" Campaign period: From 1 September to 30 November 2014 During this campaign period, not only "rest period provided to officers and ratings who are assigned duty of a watch etc." in STCW Section A-VIII/1, but also "Minimum Safe Manning" in SOLAS Reg. V/14 will be subjected to the concentrated inspections. (See questionnaire form "CIC ON STCW HOURS OF REST" in the attached Press Release.) Please note that Black Sea MOU and Indian Ocean MOU issued Press Releases annThis Technical Information became null and void on 24 May 2016.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Marshall Islands -flagged ships
The Marshall Islands Administration has issued the Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev.6/14 "Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances", in reference to maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Marshall Islands -flagged ships. The essential points of the Notice are shown below. Purpose of the Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev. 6/14 This Notice addresses general maintenance, testing and inspection of fire protection systems, appliances and emergency equipment. It incorporates the provisions of MSC.1/Circ.1432, Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances. It includes the addition of a chart (Appendix 1) that summarizes the intervals for maintGuidelines for preparation of cargo securing manuals
Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual prescribed in MSC/Circ.745 have been amended, and the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its eighty-seventh session (MSC 87) approved the Revised Guidelines, as set out in the annex as MSC.1/Circ.1353. Consequently, MSC.1/Circ.1353 supersedes MSC/Circ.745. [Application and Amendment] 1. New ships* Ships which are specifically designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers are to be provided with a Cargo Safe Access Plan (CSAP) in order to demonstrate that personnel will have safe access for container securing operations. Other parts of the new circular do not differ significantly from MSC/Circ.745. 2. Existing ships** There is no substantial alteration from MSC/Circ.745 whicThis Technical Information became null and void on 3 Aug 2015.
Instructions by each Flag State regarding Guidance on providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing Containers on Deck (CSS Code Annex 14)
1. General The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its eighty-seventh session (MSC 87) approved amendments to the CSS Code, set out in the annex as IMO MSC.1/Circ.1352. According to these amendments, a "Guidance on providing safe working conditions for securing of containers on deck" was newly stipulated as a new annex 14. The CSS Code, including this amendment, is listed in MSC.1/Circ.1371/Add.1 as a non-mandatory instrument. Various flag states have advised R.O.s, including ClassNK, on their instructions regarding the application of this amendment as follows: - Instruction from the Administration of UK (MCA) This amendment (CSS Code annex 14) is to be applied to both UK flagged containerships, as well as to non-UK flagged container ships callingThis Technical Information became null and void on 28 Aug 2015.
Additional information for Equipment for the Singapore flag vessels
ClassNK has issued Technical Information No.TEC-0922 dated 22 August 2014 regarding Equipment for the Singapore flag vessels. Additional acceptance letter (FSC 2.6.01) was newly issued from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Previously the following equipment was to be accepted by MPA to be installed for use onboard Singapore registered ships (refer to TEC-0922 (1) c)). According to the letter (FSC 2.6.01), all of the following equipments are acceptable for use onboard being subject to onboard inspection, including confirmation of the conformity to the latest regulations, to be carried out by ClassNK and both copies of the relevant production certificates and the letter (FSC 2.6.01) to be placed onboard the ship. ・ Equipment that isThe products covered by EURO Mutual Recognition as third phase
In relation to TEC-0946 dated 29 March 2013 and TEC-0962 dated 26 July 2013 about EU RO Mutual Recognition, please be informed that the 12 products mentioned below have been newly added to the approval scheme, and applications for those items have been accepted since 1 July 2014. Since the new 12 products will be treated under the same procedure of first and second phase products, please refer to 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 third edition and it can be download from the following ClassNK web site. (https://www.classnk.or.jp/account/en/Rules_Guidance/ssl/login.aspx) The new 12 prClassNK "NOTATION HANDBOOK" now available on the ClassNK website.
We are pleased to announce that the ClassNK "NOTATION HANDBOOK", which summarizes all of the class notations defined in our technical rules and guidance, is now available on the ClassNK website. To obtain of this handbook, log in to your "ClassNK MyPage" account*, and click on "Technical Publications". A PDF version of the handbook can be downloaded for free. The URL for the ClassNK MyPage login page is https://www.classnk.or.jp/account/en/Rules_Guidance/ssl/login.aspx. * Note: "ClassNK MyPage" accounts are available free of charge, but registration is required. To sign up for an account, go to the ClassNK MyPage login page, and click on "Create an Account". In addition to the "NOTATION HANDBOOK", there are many other materials available to ClassNK MyPIntroduction to the Outcomes of MEPC 66
A summary of the decisions taken at the sixty-sixth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC66) held from 31 March to 4 April 2014 is provided as below for your information. 1. Implementation of Tier III NOx emission standard (refer to Resolution MEPC.251(66) as the attachment 1.) MARPOL Annex VI requires the reduction of NOx emission from ships in a phased approach. Ships currently under construction are to comply with Tier II NOx emission standard. The effective dates of Tier III standard will be decided upon the review of the status of technological developments for its implementation, which would be completed by 2013. Tier III NOx emission standard will be applied to ships operating in Emission Control Area(ECA). As a result ofThis Technical Information became null and void on 26 Dec 2016.
Application for existing ships to comply with the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire- fighter's outfit
Resolution MSC.338 (91) and Resolution MSC.339 (91) were adopted in the ninety-first session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 91) held on November 2012, and requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit were newly added in SOLAS Chapter II-2 and International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code). With regard to application for existing ships to comply with the additional requirements, please be informed as follows. "Existing ships" means ships which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 July 2014. (New ships which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014 shall also comply with following requirements.) 1. Means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders for fire fighter (SOLAS II-2 Regulation15) An oProtection against noise in machinery space on board the Hong Kong flag ships
The Marine Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government have issued a Merchant Shipping Information Note (MSIN) No.14/2014 "Clarification on the Applicability Issue relating to IMO Resolution MSC.338(91) regarding the Code on Noise Levels On Board Ships" specifying the treatment of "Measures shall be taken to reduce machinery noise in machinery space to acceptable levels as determined by the Administration" specified in the amendment of SOLAS Chapter II-1 Regulation 3-12.2, which has been adopted at MSC 91 on November 2012. Details of MSIN No.14/2014 together with a copy of MSC.338(91) can be found on the website of Hong Kong Marine Department (http://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/msnote/msin.html). 1. Noise survey report For ships of 1,600 gross tonnage and aboThis Technical Information became null and void on 24 May 2016.
Requirements on Carriage of Nautical Publications on board for Marshall Islands flag ships
The Government of Marshall Islands issued Marine Notice No.1-000-3 including the requirement for nautical publications for emergency use. The main points are given hereunder. - Even if electronic nautical publications are installed onboard, the publications for emergency use, such as the International Code of Signals and the IAMSAR Manual should always be available in the form of hard copies. - When electronic nautical publications with electronic back up are carried, portions of the publications needed for navigation while the vessel is en route between ports should be printed and included with the voyage plan. For details, please refer attached Marine Notice No.1-000-3 Rev.5/14. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJCarriage and testing of IRON ORE FINES on cargo ships flying Antigua and Barbuda Flag
With reference to the carriage and testing of IRON ORE FINES on cargo ships flying Antigua and Barbuda Flag, Antigua and Barbuda Government has notified ClassNK of carriage and testing of IRON ORE FINES as below (CIRCULAR 2014-002). From 1 July 2014 all Antigua and Barbuda flag vessels subject to the requirements of the IMSBC Code and involved in the carriage of Iron Ore or Iron Ore fines are required to follow the guidance in IMO Circular DSC.1/Circ.71. 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.jpFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Use of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL)(in association with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2013 VGP)
On 18 October 2013, ClassNK issued Technical Information No. 0968 on the subject of "Final 2013 Vessel General Permit issued by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency" (hereinafter referred to as "2013 VGP"). Since the issuance of Technical Information No. 0968, many inquiries, particularly about the use of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (hereinafter referred to as "EAL"), have been received. Therefore, more detailed explanations about the use of EALs are given in the table below. ClassNK is now issuing a "Statement of Fact" (hereinafter referred to as "SOF") as part of its new "EAL Usage Assessment Service" to verify that a ship is in full compliance with the 2013 VGP requirements. SOFs can be issued for the following cases: (1) An air seal systemPlans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water (Related to SOLAS III)
Please be informed that amendment of SOLAS III/17-1 was adopted at IMO MSC 91 on Nov. 2011 and "Plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water" should be provided for all ships engaged in international voyage as noted in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0965 dated 30 September 2013. Please be informed of the contents of the "Plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water" as follows. 1. Application of ships All ships engaged in international voyage (all passenger ships other than ro-ro passenger ships and cargo ships of not less than 500 tons). (Ro-ro passenger ships are already required to carry means of recovery equipment by SOLAS regulation III/26.4, and so are deemed to have complied with the regulation III/17-1 requiHelicopter facilities onboard ships sailing in Australian waters
"MARINE ORDERS Part 57 Helicopter operations Issue 3 (hereinafter referred to as MO57)" was issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (hereinafter referred to as AMSA) for Helicopter facilities onboard ships sailing in Australian waters. After the issuance of MO57, helicopter facilities are to comply with MO57 instead of "Australian Code of Safe Practice for Ship-Helicopter Transfers", which was notified in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0762. Consequently, this ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0762. In addition, fire-fighting equipment for helicopter facilities are required to comply with the "Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations, 4th Edition (hereinafter referred to as ICS GuideRegarding amendments of IBC Code which will enter into force from 1 June 2014
Amendments to the IBC Code (MSC340(91)/MEPC225(64)), which are applicable to chemical tankers, will enter into force from 1 June 2014. In the new amendments, a part of the contents in Chapters 17, 18 and 19 will be revised. A brief overview of each chapter and the main focus of the amendments are summarized below. In addition, a summary table of new cargoes and existing cargoes, the requirements of which have been revised, has been prepared as a reference as shown in attachment 1. [Overview of Amended Chapters] Chapter 17: Summary of minimum requirements for products to which the IBC Code applies Chapter 18: List of products to which the IBC Code does not apply Chapter 19: Comparison table of Index names and Product names to which the IBC Code appliesThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Mar 2021.
Survey on lifeboat on-load release mechanisms (Lifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems: LRRSs) for ships flying Bahamian flag
With regard to survey on LRRSs, it had been notified by the Technical Information (No.: TEC-0966, Date: 3 October 2013), and the Bahamian Government's instructions have been given, which is summarized as flows of actions for ships flying Bahamian flag in the Attachment 1. Ships flying Bahamian flag are required to follow the flows. In the Case 1 and Case 2 of the flows, a copy of evaluation report by the Recognized Organization (the Attachment 2) of the LRRS type registered to IMO GISIS is acceptable to us, and the copy is supplied by the lifeboat maker or the service provider. IMO GISIS is web page (http://gisis.imo.org) that evaluation results of LRRS types are registered to. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAAdditional information for "Final 2013 Vessel General Permit issued by US Environmental Protection agency"
2013 Vessel General Permit (herein after, 2013VGP) for discharges of pollutants incidental to their normal operation of vessels has been enforced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (herein after, EPA) since December 19, 2013. It was notified that "ballast water numeric discharge limitations and implementation schedule of 2013VGP are aligned with that of USCG rules (refer to Technical Information TEC-0968)" and "USCG published the Policy letter regarding the provision to grant a method to make request of extension to the implementation schedule for ballast water management discharge standards for vessels using USCG approved ballast water management systems (refer to Technical Information TEC-0971)". At this time, Enforcement Response Policy was pThis 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 22 Dec 2017.