Technical Information on PSC

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No. TEC- 1330(1179kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 13 August 2024
Sub. Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement (MLC, 2006)
This is to inform that the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control announced a press release about the joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC). Inspection item：Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement (MLC, 2006) Campaign period：From 1 September 2024 to 30 November 2024 For more information, please refer to the attached press release issued by the Tokyo MoU and the Paris MoU. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jp.....
No. TEC- 1326(23kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 21 June 2024
Sub. Measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels
The Panama Maritime Authority has updated the Merchant Marine Circular MMC-380 on measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels. In this regard, the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1297 (dated 22 May 2023) have been revised accordingly. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1297. With this update, the following vessels are subject to the occasional survey: 1. Each vessel required by the Panama Maritime Authority based on PSC results in the last twenty-four (24) months, regardless of its age 2. Each vessel older than ten (10) years of construction and considered with a high risk factor by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Paris MO.....
No. TEC- 1310(928kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 26 October 2023
Sub. Application of Cyber Risk Management to U.S. vessels, foreign flagged vessels that call on ports in the U.S., and MODUs.
The Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction (CVC-WI-027(1)) was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard on 27 October 2020. According to this WI, the USCG expects that all companies with U.S. vessels, foreign flagged vessels that call on ports in the U.S., and MODUs. should ensure cyber risk management is appropriately addressed in their SMS. If objective evidence is identified indicating that the foreign flagged vessels that call on ports in the U.S., and MODUs. failed to implement its SMS with respect to cyber risk management, the following actions should be directed by the PSCO: 1 If cyber risk management has not been incorporated into the vessel's SMS by the company's first annual verification of the DOC after 1 January 2021, a deficiency should be iss.....
No. TEC- 1306(26kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 13 September 2023
  This tech became null and void01 December 2023.
Sub. Caribbean MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety Systems and Pilot Ladder Transfer Systems
This is to inform that the Caribbean Memoranda Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control announced a press release about the concentrated inspection campaign (CIC). Specific Areas: Fire Safety Systems and Pilot Ladder Transfer Systems Period: From 1 September 2023 to 30 November 2023 The details are available on the website below. https://www.caribbeanmou.org/news/cmou-cic-fire-safety-systems-and-pilot-ladders For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jp.....
No. TEC- 1302(1370kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 14 August 2023
  This tech became null and void01 December 2023.
Sub. Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety
This is to inform that the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control announced a press release about the joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC). Specific Areas: Fire Safety Period: From 1 September 2023 to 30 November 2023 The details are available on the website below. Tokyo MoU: https://www.tokyo-mou.org/publications/press_release.php Paris MoU: https://parismou.org/2023/08/joint-concentrated-inspection-campaign-fire-safety For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jp.....
No. TEC- 1297(28kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 22 May 2023
  This tech became null and void21 June 2024.
Sub. Measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels.
The Panama Maritime Authority has issued the Merchant Marine Circular MMC-380 on measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels. With this update, provisions for an occasional survey equivalent to an annual survey by the RO that issued the SMC of the vessel have been added as a preventive measure. The scope of "occasional survey" is defined in paragraph 4.12 of the MMC-380. According to paragraph 6 of the MMC-380, this occasional survey must be carried out before or at the time of arrival at a port in the United States, a Paris MOU member country, Australia, or China. The following vessels are subject to the occasional survey: 1. Each vessel required by the Panama Maritime Authority based on P.....
No. TEC- 1277(13948kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 01 September 2022
Sub. Change in Inspection Method Due to Amendment of Rules for Propeller Shaft Surveys
Due to the amendment of requirements regarding propeller shaft surveys (scheduled to take into effect on 1 October 2022 (hereinafter, referred to as "effective date")), partial surveys or simplified partial surveys may now be performed consecutively instead of the propeller shaft ordinary surveys required every five years since the last propeller shaft ordinary survey after the effective date. Thus, if the results of such partial surveys are favorable, the maximum interval between propeller shaft withdrawal will be now 15 years. (However, seawater lubricated systems are excluded, and ships affixed with PSCM notation remain as before.) Furthermore, in addition to 3-month and 1-year extensions, 2.5-year extensions may now be requested for survey due dates (.....
No. TEC- 1272(2102kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 05 August 2022
  This tech became null and void15 December 2022.
Sub. Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW
This is to inform that the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control announced a press release about the joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC). Joint concentrated inspection : STCW Campaign Period : From 1 September 2022 to 30 November 2022 The details are available on the website below. Tokyo MoU: https://www.tokyo-mou.org/publications/press_release.php Paris MoU: https://www.parismou.org/joint-concentrated-inspection-campaign-stcw 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@class.....
No. TEC- 1263(944kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 18 May 2022
  This tech became null and void06 July 2022.
Sub. AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) – Hours of work and rest
This is to inform that AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) has noticed information about Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on Planned Maintenance. Focused inspection : Hours of work and rest Campaign Period : From 1 May 2022 to 30 June 2022 As for the details, please refer to Marine Notice 05/2022 on AMSA's website through following link: https://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/index-marine-notices 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.jp .....
No. TEC- 1253(1089kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 13 January 2022
  This tech became null and void14 April 2022.
Sub. AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) – Planned Maintenance
This is to inform that AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) has noticed information about Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on Planned Maintenance. Focused inspection : Planned Maintenance Campaign Period : From 15 January 2022 to 30 March 2022 As for the details, please refer to Marine Notice 09/2021 on AMSA's website through following link: https://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/index-marine-notices For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Ship Management Systems Departmentn, 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.jp .....
No. TEC- 1244(2147kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 15 September 2021
Sub. Instruction by Panama Maritime Authority regarding U.S. and Australian ports pre-arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-381 regarding U.S. pre-arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels in order to decrease the detention number of vessels calling at U.S. ports as informed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1226 (dated 5 January 2021). We received a notice that MMC-381 was updated from V.03 to V.04 due to partial modification of the aforementioned pre-arrival checklist. In addition, for vessels calling at Australian ports, MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-393 has newly been issued with similar contents as MMC-381. Accordingly, this Technical Information has newly been issued and supersedes the previous Technical Information No.TEC-1226. The outline of the requirements in these circulars is as fo.....
No. TEC- 1243(1238kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 17 August 2021
  This tech became null and void03 December 2021.
Sub. PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Stability in general"
Please be informed that Paris MoU and Tokyo MOU have recently issued a press release announcing the launch of the following PSC joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2021. Outline of CIC Focus : Ship's Stability in General Period : From 1 September 2021 to 30 November 2021 Please refer to the attached "Ship's Stability in General" for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. Also, please note that Black Sea MOU and Indian Ocean 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. For any questions about the above, please contact: [For questions on survey] NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Surv.....
No. TEC- 1242(1199kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 10 August 2021
  This tech became null and void05 October 2021.
Sub. AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign on Safety of Navigation
It is informed that AMSA (Australia Maritime Safety Authority) is conducting the following Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC). Items of inspection: Safety of navigation (SOLAS Chapter V) Campaign period: From 1 August 2021 to 30 September 2021 As for details of the above, please refer to AMSA homepage and pay attention to the contents of the notice. https://www.amsa.gov.au (Home > Vessels & operators > Port State control > Port State control inspections > Focused inspection campaign—safety of navigation) For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027 / 2028 Fax: +81-3-.....
No. TEC- 1237(1039kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 20 May 2021
Sub. Enhanced Monitoring Programme for Bahamian ships
BMA Information Bulletin No. 136 regarding the Enhanced Monitoring Programme (hereinafter mentioned as "EMP") published by the Bahamas Maritime Authority (hereinafter mentioned as "BMA") was announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0871, dated 10 November 2011. BMA published Marine Notice 92 on 12 March 2021, and this notice supersedes BMA Information Bulletin No. 136. According to Marine Notice 92, any Bahamian ship which has been justifiably detained on more than one occasion in a 24-month period, either by PSC or the BMA, would automatically be placed on the EMP. Ships which have been placed on the EMP are subject to Bahamas special inspections within one (1) month of being placed on the programme, and at an interval of three (3) months there.....
No. TEC- 1226(1510kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 05 January 2021
  This tech became null and void15 September 2021.
Sub. Instruction by Panama Maritime Authority regarding U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-381 regarding U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels in order to decrease the detention numbers of vessels calling in the U.S. ports that may subject to PSC inspections. Please make sure that Panamanian flagged vessels calling in the U.S ports are to prepare the checklist and send it to PMA (psc@amp.gob.pa) by the following deadline, 1. or 2. For details, please refer to the attached "MMC-381" and "U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels". 1. Ninety-six hours (96hrs) before arrival at the U.S ports 2. At least twenty-four hours (24hrs) before arrival at the U.S. ports for voyages less than 96 hours Whenever equipment failures or any.....
No. TEC- 1221(3452kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 27 November 2020
Sub. AMSA's approach to maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers
Marine Notice 10/2020 stating AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority)'s interim approach to the maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic was issued. In the Marine Notice, it is stated that the interim approach will be extended until 28 February 2021. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1211. An outline of AMSA's approach is quoted as follows: ==Quote== - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid seafarer employment agreement (SEA), signed by all parties, and has served on board a vessel for less than 11 months without taking leave, no action will be taken. - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid SEA and has served on board a vessel.....
No. TEC- 1217(2000kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 16 November 2020
  This tech became null and void26 October 2023.
Sub. Application of Cyber Risk Management to U.S. vessels and vessels calling at U.S. ports
Please be informed that the Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction (CVC-WI-027(1)) was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard on October 27, 2020. According to this WI, the USCG expects that all companies with U.S. flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels that call on ports in the U.S. should ensure cyber risk management is appropriately addressed in their SMS. If objective evidence is identified indicating that the foreign flagged vessel that calls on ports in the U.S. failed to implement its SMS with respect to cyber risk management, the following actions should be directed by the PSCO: 1) If cyber risk management has not been incorporated into the vessel's SMS by the company's first annual verification of the DOC after January 1, 2021, a deficie.....
No. TEC- 1211(3570kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 07 October 2020
  This tech became null and void27 November 2020.
Sub. AMSA's approach to maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers
Marine Notice 04/2020 stating AMSA's interim approach to the maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic was issued. An outline of AMSA's approach is quoted as follows: ==Quote== - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid seafarer employment agreement (SEA), which is signed by all parties and is being complied with, and has served on board a vessel for less than 11 months without taking leave, no action will be taken. - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid SEA and has served continuously on board a vessel for more than 11 months, and less than 13 months without taking leave, the master will be required to provide a plan for the seafarer's repatriation which is approved by the flag State, .....
No. TEC- 1188(1121kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 09 August 2019
  This tech became null and void01 December 2019.
Sub. PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Emergency Systems and Procedures"
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 2019. Outline of CIC Focus of CIC:Emergency Systems and Procedures CIC period:From 1 September 2019 to 30 November 2019 Please refer to the attached "CIC on Emergency Systems and Procedures" for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. Also, please note that Black Sea MOU and Indian Ocean MOU has also issued Press Releases announcing that concentrated inspection campaigns targeting the same items will be held during the same period in their respective jurisdictions. For any questions about the above, please contact: [For questions on survey] NIPPON KAIJI KYOK.....
No. TEC- 1169(931kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 28 December 2018
Sub. PSC Joint Information Campaign on "Global 2020 Sulphur CAP Compliance"
Please be informed that Paris MoU and Tokyo MOU recently issued a Press Release announcing the launch of the following PSC joint Information Campaign in order to facilitate smooth and consistent implementation of the requirement of maximum sulphur content of 0.50% m/m for marine fuel oil which will enter into force on 1 January 2020. Outline of Information Campaign Focus: The requirement of maximum sulphur content of 0.50% m/m for marine fuel oil which will enter into force on 1 January 2020 (Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI) Period: From 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 A letter of warning will be issued to ships found not yet ready for compliance with the relevant requirements. Please refer to the attached "Letter of Warning MARPOL Ann.....
No. TEC- 1161(688kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 15 August 2018
  This tech became null and void01 December 2018.
Sub. PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Auxiliary Machinery" in 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); Outline of CIC Focus of CIC: Auxiliary Machinery CIC period: From 1 September 2018 to 30 November 2018 Please refer to the attached "Riyadh MoU Press Release" for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. For any questions about the above, please contact: [For questions on survey] NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jp [For questions on safety management systems] Ship Mana.....
No. TEC- 1160(795kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 15 August 2018
  This tech became null and void01 December 2018.
Sub. PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "MARPOL ANNEX VI (Regulations on the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)"
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 2018. Outline of CIC Focus of CIC:　MARPOL ANNEX VI (Regulations on the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) CIC period:　From 1 September 2018 to 30 November 2018 Please refer to the attached "Questionnaire for the Inspection Campaign on MARPOL ANNEX VI" for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. Also, please note that Indian Ocean MOU has also issued Press Releases announcing that concentrated inspection campaigns targeting the same items will be held during the same period in their respective jurisdictions. "Approved Method" as mentioned in Question 7 of th.....
No. TEC- 1154(813kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 08 June 2018
  This tech became null and void01 September 2018.
Sub. PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Auxiliary Machinery" in Latin American Agreement on Port State Control
Please be informed that Viña del Mar Agreement Secretariat recently issued a Press Release announcing that the Maritime Authorities of the Region, Members of the Latin American Agreement on Port State Control of Vessels* launch the following PSC joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC). *Member States of Latin American Agreement on Port State Control of Vessels：Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Republic of Dominica, Uruguay, Venezuela Outline of CIC Focus of CIC: Auxiliary Machinery CIC period: From 1 June 2018 to 31 August 2018 Please refer to the attached "Viña del Mar Agreement Secretariat Press Release" for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. (To be c.....
No. TEC- 1122(731kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 17 August 2017
  This tech became null and void01 December 2017.
Sub. 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.jp.....
No. TEC- 1121(1084kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 07 August 2017
  This tech became null and void01 December 2017.
Sub. 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. .....
No. TEC- 1120(60kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 02 August 2017
Sub. 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 compl.....
No. TEC- 1117(547kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 20 July 2017
Sub. Guidelines 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 enforced.....
No. TEC- 1115(1329kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 28 June 2017
  This tech became null and void01 January 2018.
Sub. 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).....
No. TEC- 1098(5597kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 28 December 2016
Sub. Inspection 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) issue.....
No. TEC- 1091(748kb) Contact. HLD Issued on. 16 November 2016
Sub. Instruction 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 ou.....
No. TEC- 1082(1212kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 23 August 2016
  This tech became null and void01 December 2016.
Sub. 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 abou.....
No. TEC- 1081(852kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 08 August 2016
  This tech became null and void01 December 2016.
Sub. 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 these.....
No. TEC- 1079(670kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 29 July 2016
  This tech became null and void01 December 2016.
Sub. The Paris MoU PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Maritime Labour Convention, 2006"
Please be informed that the Paris MoU issued a Press release announcing the launch of the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2016. Item of CIC: Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (Entered into force on 20 August 2013). Title 1 to 5, Regulations and Standards "A" CIC period: From 1 September 2016 to 30 November 2016 For the detail of the inspection, please refer to the attached Press release. (issued on July 28, 2016) For your reference, Chapter 4 of "Guidelines for Port State Control Officers under the MLC, 2006" issued by ILO is attached. 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.....
No. TEC- 1067(564kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 28 April 2016
Sub. "Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports" (revised) issued by AMSA
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) published Marine Notice 8/2016 "Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports", superseding the former Marine Notice 11/2012. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0924 dated 24 August 2012. This Marine Notice shows 12 items subject to Port State Control Inspections regarding ECDIS. Among these items, the matters of setting, operation and maintenance on-board, like "demonstrations of operational competency by the ship's navigating officer (e.g. safety checking of a voyage plan)", are included. For the details, please see the attachments, which are also available on AMSA website. https://apps.amsa.gov.au/MOReview/MarineNoticeExternal.html For a.....
No. TEC- 1051(73kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 27 October 2015
Sub. Replacement from Statement of fact to Statement of Compliance for Inventory of Hazardous Materials onboard the vessel
Please be informed that "Statement of Fact" for the Inventory of Hazardous Materials issued by ClassNK regarding the Ship Recycling Convention will be replaced with "Statement of Compliance". To assist ship owners for taking corresponding actions to the Ship Recycling Convention and the EU Regulation, ClassNK will issue "Statement of Compliance" for ships which are affixed with class notation "IHM" and therefore shall have the periodical audit for maintenance of the Inventory, instead of "Statement of Fact". "Statement of Compliance" certifies the conformity at the recent periodical audit for maintenance of the Inventory though "Statement of Fact" does it only at the initial audit. The EU Regulation on Ship Recycling (hereinafter referred to as "the EU Re.....
No. TEC- 1046(307kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 11 September 2015
  This tech became null and void01 January 2016.
Sub. PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Safety of Navigation 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); Items of concentrated inspection: Safety of Navigation (SOLAS Chapter V) Campaign period: From 1 October 2015 to 31 December 2015 During the campaign period, not only condition of navigational equipment, but also crew familiarization, voyage plan 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 Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027 Fax: +81-3-5226-.....
No. TEC- 1040(102kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 31 July 2015
  This tech became null and void01 December 2015.
Sub. PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry"
Please be informed that Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU issued a Press release announcing the launch of following PSC Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign in 2015. Item of concentrated inspection : SOLAS III (as amended, entered into force on 1 January 2015). Regulation 19, Clauses 3.3 and 3.6 "Enclosed Space Entry and rescue drills" Campaign period : From 1 September 2015 to 30 November 2015 For the detail of the inspection, please refer to the questionnaire form "CIC on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry" in the attached Press release. Also, please note that Indian Ocean MOU and Black Sea MOU issued press releases announcing that the same campaign during the same period will be held in their jurisdictions. For any questions about the ab.....
No. TEC- 1025(925kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 19 March 2015
Sub. Certificate 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 dur.....
No. TEC- 1019(1799kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 26 December 2014
Sub. Paris 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, Ad.....
No. TEC- 1010(76kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 04 November 2014
  This tech became null and void20 July 2017.
Sub. 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 f.....
No. TEC- 1006(335kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 29 September 2014
  This tech became null and void01 January 2015.
Sub. 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-m.....
No. TEC- 0998(108kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 07 August 2014
  This tech became null and void01 December 2014.
Sub. 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 ann.....
No. TEC- 0978(1690kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 15 January 2014
Sub. Introduction to the EU Regulation on Ship Recycling
The EU Regulation on Ship Recycling entered into force on December 30, 2013. By the Regulation, development of inventory of hazardous materials (IHMs), a list which indicates type and amount of hazardous materials and their location in a ship, is required for both EU flagged ships and non-EU flagged ships. Summary of the regulation is provided as below for your information. 1. Summary of the EU Regulation on Ship Recycling The Regulation is basically in line with the Hong Kong Convention. Requirements are applied to 1) ships, 2) ship recycling facilities (SRFs), and 3) procedure when ships are recycled. Details are provided as below. (1) Name of the Regulation REGULATION (EU) No 1257/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 20 November 2.....
No. TEC- 0976(152kb) Contact. CLD Issued on. 02 December 2013
Sub. Addition of a new "Type of Ship" display function (for use with certain statutory certificates) to the Ship Status Search Service "NK-SHIPS"
We are very pleased to announce the addition of a new "Type of Ship" display function to our Ship Status Search Service (hereinafter referred to as "NK-SHIPS"*) which we hope will make this service more convenient for both shipowners and operators to use. This new function will allow NK-SHIPS to display the "Type of Ship" information which appears as a ship particular on certain statutory certificates. In addition, this new feature can be used to easily verify the definitions and explanations of various ship types. This new feature will be especially helpful with respect to bulk carriers since the definitions applicable to such ships tend to vary according to date of construction and type of certificate. The particular SOLAS Regulations applicable, accord.....
No. TEC- 0963(426kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 13 August 2013
  This tech became null and void29 September 2014.
Sub. PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery
Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU are planning the following PSC Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2013; Items of concentrated inspection : Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery (SOLAS Chapter II-1) Campaign period : From 1 September to 30 November 2013 The working order and maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary machinery, related documentation, and crew familiarization etc. will be verified in more detail during the campaign. Concurrently, Black Sea MOU and Indian Ocean MOU are also planning the same campaign during the same period. 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-.....
No. TEC- 0928(1804kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 01 October 2012
Sub. Port State Control (PSC) within North American Emission Control Area (ECA) under MARPOL ANNEX VI by U.S. Coast Guard/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Canada
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0916 issued on 24 July 2012, the North American ECA has been enforced to apply MARPOL ANNEX VI Reg.14 on 1 August 2012. In relation to the above, U.S. Coast Guard published the PSC procedure and actions in Section 2 of "ECA JOB AID" and the Transport Canada Marine Safety published 12 Inspection items at PSC in "Emission Control Area-North America". Furthermore, U.S. EPA published "Interim Guidance on the Non-Availability of Compliant Fuel Oil for the North American Emission Control Area". With referring the documents attached, please verify the vessel intend to the ECA which comply with Reg.14 and review SMS procedures related to ISM Code 1.4, 5, 7, 9 & 10 in relation to Reg. 14. For any que.....
No. TEC- 0924(788kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 24 August 2012
  This tech became null and void28 April 2016.
Sub. "Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports" issued from the Australian Government (Revised)
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) published Marine Notice 11/2012 "Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports" instead of Marine Notice 15/2010 and 7/2012. In "5.2 Familiarisation training", it was requested "The requirement for familiarisation is further recognised under the provisions of section 6.3 and 6.5 of the ISM Code". In "7 Port State Control inspection", it was included the following requirements. ･documented procedures for using ECDIS ･listing of ECDIS as critical equipment in the ship's Safety Management System ･evidence of periodic tests and checks of the ECDIS equipment that need to be carried out in accordance with the ship's Safety Management System For any questions about the above, please contact: [For qu.....
No. TEC- 0921(19kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 16 August 2012
Sub. Maintenance, servicing and inspection for lifeboats and launching appliances
According to a statistic data of PSC inspections for ships classed with ClassNK in 2011, a frequency of PSC pointing-out deficiencies with the lifeboat arrangements had once decreased in 2010, however, it was increased again in 2011 to the top frequency. (277 deficiencies pointed out/ 78 detentions) Analysis of PCS inspection reports shows that the main items, with which deficiencies were pointed out, are as follows: - Releasing gear: 32 deficiencies - Engine (including fuel, lub., exh. and cooling systems, clutch and battery): 71 deficiencies, * Battery for starter: 26 deficiencies - Reflective tape: 15 deficiencies These deficiencies themselves may be judged "to be rectified before departure" etc. However, if two or more deficiencies are found concur.....
No. TEC- 0920(1426kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 13 August 2012
  This tech became null and void13 August 2013.
Sub. PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Fire Safety Systems Arrangements
Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU are planning the following PSC Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2012. Items of concentrated inspection : Fire Safety Systems Arrangements (SOLAS Chapter II-2) Campaign period : From 1 September to 30 November 2012 By this campaign, fire safety systems arrangements, maintenance records, documentation, equipment, crew familiarization etc. will be verified in more detail. Concurrently, Black Sea MOU and Indian Ocean MOU are also planning the same campaign during the same period. During the campaign period of various MOUs, ClassNK will also enhance the survey scheme of vessels at occasion of periodical surveys for Class and Cargo Ship Safety Equipment certificate in order to ensure the compliance of these ves.....
No. TEC- 0897(103kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 14 March 2012
Sub. For Singapore Ships, MPA Instruction to prevent PSC detention
Please note that, on 15 February 2012, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issued Preventive action against PSC ship detention at a foreign port and especially at Australian ports as per the message from MPA with Ref. No.FSC5.02. Please see the attachment for details. MPA's main requirements are as follows: 1. For all the Singaporean ships under your management, execution of Thorough Inspection (including ISM matters) by Company's shore personnel or Ship's senior officers and rectification of deficiency/ non conformity. In case where any serious deficiency/ non-conformity which can not be rectified immediately is found, reporting to MPA, ClassNK and PSC at calling port, 2. Prior to the entry into Australian port, submission of Master's Declara.....
No. TEC- 0884(46kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 13 December 2011
Sub. Confirmation of Periodical Surveys for Emergency Fire Pumps
In recent years, there have been many reported cases of problems with Emergency Fire Pump, especially, self-priming pump and associated equipment that are direct result of poor maintenance. In many of these cases, the problems were so minor that they could have been easily avoided through performing simple maintenance on site. Emergency Fire Pumps are required to be promptly activated without fail in the event of a fire which means that they need to be kept in good working condition at all times. Therefore, relevant requirements of ClassNK Rules have been added regarding the maintenance of Emergency Fire Pumps on 30 June 2011, ClassNK would like to simply remind that confirmation of overhaul inspection record of the self priming pump and associated equip.....
No. TEC- 0883(22kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 13 December 2011
Sub. Recent development of PSC Inspection related to ISM Code
PSC Inspections are becoming increasingly activated every year around the world, especially in 2011 PSC Inspections have been increased in China and India. Furthermore, there is a trend to point out some software assessment problems such as operation of ship and management of seafarers, in addition to the deficiencies of hardware side such as hull, equipment and machinery. You are kindly requested to call attention to following recent major items pointed out at PSC Inspections related to ISM Code. 1. Insufficient preparation of Voyage Planning With regard to voyage planning to ensure that the intended voyage has been planned prior to proceeding to sea using the appropriate nautical charts and nautical publications, following deficiencies are pointe.....
No. TEC- 0871(250kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 10 November 2011
  This tech became null and void20 May 2021.
Sub. Enhanced Monitoring Programme for Bahamas-registered ships
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (hereinafter mentioned as "BMA") has notified ClassNK of BMA Information Bulletin No.136 "Enhanced Monitoring Programme" as per attached. According to the notification, any ship which has been justifiably detained on more than one occasion in a 24 month period, either by PSC or Flag State, will automatically be placed on the Enhanced Monitoring Programme. Ships which have been placed on the Enhanced Monitoring Programme are subject to Bahamas "special" inspections within one (1) month of being placed on the programme, and at three (3) month periods thereafter. Any ships remaining on the programme after twelve (12) months will be specially reviewed for continued registration in consultation with the Director of the BMA. In add.....
No. TEC- 0859(76kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 01 August 2011
  This tech became null and void13 August 2013.
Sub. PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Structural Safety and the International Convention on Load Lines
Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU are planning the following PSC Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2011 Items of Concentrated inspection: Structural Safety and the Load Line Convention Campaign period: From 1 September 2011 to 30 November 2011 During this campaign Port Sate Control Officers (PSCOs) will verify applicable documents and aspects as loading instruments, the protection of hatch openings, the vessel's hull, bulkheads, and deck and other features of the Load Line Convention and structural integrity in more detail. The states party of the Vina del Mar Agreement, the Indian MOU, the Mediterranean MOU and the Black Sea MOU will follow the same routine during the campaign. For this purpose PSCOs will be guided by a questionnaire lis.....
No. TEC- 0851(356kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 07 April 2011
Sub. Latest development of PSC Inspection related to PSC Deficiency Code 1560 "Charts" and 1594 "Voyage or passage plan"
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands published Marine Safety Advisory No.16-11 on 23 February 2011 which stated the message by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to be enforcing the requirement of their Marine Notice 16/2009 as a part of their Port State control efforts and the possibility to be raised ISM Related Detainable Deficiency together with. According to the message by AMSA, it requests strongly the compliance with the requirements of SOLAS Ch V Reg.34 Safe navigation and avoidance of dangerous situations, STCW Section A-VIII/2 Part 3 Watchkeeping at Sea and IMO Res. A.893(21) Guidelines for Voyage Planning. With referring following by AMSA and attachments, the management companies should enhance the compliance with th.....
No. TEC- 0842(168kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 10 February 2011
Sub. USCG Marine Safety Alert (Inspection of Fuel Oil Quick -Closing Valves)
The U.S. Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Alert (Alert01-11) because the PSC Officers had been discovering Fuel Oil Quick-Closing Valves (QCVs) intentionally blocked, modified, and poorly maintained preventing them from operating as designed during an emergency. The U.S. Coast Guard strongly recommends that owners/operators, vessel engineers, PSCOs, Class society and other machinery space inspection personnel ensure: a) The QCV operating system is capable of remotely closing all valves as designed; some systems close valves sequentially and others simultaneously. b) There is maintenance plan in place including technical manuals containing diagrams and information that describe the system components, required spare parts, operation, maintenance and repai.....
No. TEC- 0835(712kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 30 November 2010
Sub. Procedure of PSC exam for Banning of Foreign vessels by USCG
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a directive on the "Banning of Foreign Vessels" (CG-543 Policy Letter 10-03 dated on 1 September 2010), which is a new policy outlining U.S. Coast Guard procedures for denying entry of certain foreign flagged commercial vessels into any port or place in the United States due to their history of operating in waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction in a substandard condition, outside acceptable standards. According to this policy, all foreign flagged vessels operating in U.S. waters are required to be maintained in compliance with U.S. regulations, international conventions and other required standards. However, when a vessel has been repeatedly detained by the USCG (totalling three detentions within a twelve mon.....
No. TEC- 0825(18kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 12 August 2010
Sub. The 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) - .....
No. TEC- 0823(66kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 10 August 2010
  This tech became null and void26 July 2011.
Sub. 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. Pa.....
No. TEC- 0822(79kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 10 August 2010
  This tech became null and void26 July 2011.
Sub. 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.: +81.....
No. TEC- 0800(204kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 19 January 2010
  This tech became null and void05 August 2010.
Sub. 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 Campaign.....
No. TEC- 0782(70kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 13 August 2009
  This tech became null and void15 January 2010.
Sub. PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Lifeboat Launching Arrangements
Tokyo MOU and Paris MOU are planning the following PSC Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2009. Items of Concentrated inspection : Lifeboat Launching Arrangements (SOLAS Chapter III) Campaign period : From 1 September to 30 November 2009 In this connection, Lifeboat Launching Arrangements, Maintenance and Records, On-load Releases, Davits and Winches, Crew Familiarization etc. are to be the target of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign. Concurrently, Black Sea MOU and Indian Ocean MOU are also planning the same campaign during the same period. 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.....
No. TEC- 0753(193kb) Contact. HLD Issued on. 23 October 2008
Sub. Regarding the revised IBC/BCH code & MARPOL 73/78 Annex II which comes to effect from 1 January 2009 (For ships other than Japanese flag ships)
The revision of IBC Code, BCH Code and MARPOL 73/78 Annex II (MSC219(82)/MEPC166(56)), which is applicable to chemical tankers and ships carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk, will come to effect from 1 January 2009. In the current revision, mainly, cargoes which were not included in the cargo list of the last major revision (2004Amendment) are included, but names and application requirements of some of the cargoes which were already registered are also modified as shown in Attachment 1. Therefore, it might be required to re-issue the IBC/BCH certificate (COF). At present, ClassNK is investigating whether it is required to re-issue the IBC/BCH certificate and will inform of the results to the concerned Shipping Company (Management Company) from ear.....
No. TEC- 0745(55kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 05 September 2008
Sub. Surveys and Certification for AFS Convention
Regarding the procedure, surveys and certification of AFS Convention, which will enter into force on 17 September 2008, please be advised as follows: 1. AFS Convention is to apply to the following ships (except any warships or others). (1) Ships entitled to fly the flag of a Party (2) Ships not entitled to fly the flag of a Party, but which operate under the authority of a Party, and (3) Ships that enter a port, shipyard, or offshore terminal of a Party, but do not fall within above (1) & (2). 2. In addition, ships referred to in above 1. engaged in international voyages, excluding fixed or float platforms, FSUs, and FPSOs have been required as follows: (1) Ships of 400 gross tonnage and above are to be subject to surveys and to carry AFS certificate.....
No. TEC- 0744(51kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 22 August 2008
  This tech became null and void07 August 2009.
Sub. PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Safety of Navigation
Tokyo MOU is planning the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2008. Items of Concentrated inspection : SOLAS Chapter V, Safety of Navigation Campaign period : From 1 September to 30 November 2008 In this connection, navigational equipment condition, maintenance records, familiarity of crew with navigational equipment, up-to-date charts and publications, etc. are to be the target of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign. Concurrently, Paris MOU, Black Sea MOU, Indian Ocean MOU and USCG are also planning the same campaign during the same period. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7,.....
No. TEC- 0743(77kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 15 August 2008
Sub. International Convention on AFS enters into force on 17 September 2008 (Part 2)
As informed previously in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0710, 0729 International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling System will enter into force on 17 September 2008. Also as you may know, EU countries have already requested that the vessel flying any one of EU country's flag and/or entering into EU ports should comply with the Convention from 1 January 2008. (Please refer to ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0528) Considering the situation mentioned above, on and after 1 January 2008 or 17 September 2008, PSC might target the vessels entering not only into EU ports but also into the port of which countries have ratified the convention respectively and inspect whether vessels are complying with the Convention. Accordingly Mana.....
No. TEC- 0729(46kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 07 April 2008
Sub. International Convention on AFS enters into force on 17 September 2008
As informed previously in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0710, International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling System will enter into force on 17 September 2008. Also as you may know, EU countries have already requested that the vessels entering EU ports should comply with the Convention from 1 January 2008. (Please refer to ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0528) Considering the situation mentioned above, on and after 17 September 2008, not only at EU ports but at the ports which countries have ratified the convention, PSC may target those vessels and inspect whether vessels are complying with the Convention. Accordingly the Managing Companies whose vessels do not have a Statement of Compliance (SOC) of the Convention are kin.....
No. TEC- 0705(582kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 01 August 2007
  This tech became null and void01 December 2007.
Sub. Tokyo MOU PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on ISM Code
Tokyo MOU is to conduct PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ISM Code. Purpose : To verify the effective implementation of SMS on board ships. Campaign period : From 1 September to 30 November 2007 Attached for your information a copy of the following documents ClassNK received, which we believe would be useful for you to check the effective implementation of SMS on board ships under your management. (1) "Sample of questionnaire" to be used during the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (2) "Explanatory notes to the questionnaire". (3) "Circular letter from Hong Kong Marine Department" Managing company is requested to distribute this document to all Hong Kong ships and to prepare for the CIC in good time. Particular attention should be paid.....
No. TEC- 0657(509kb) Contact. XAD Issued on. 27 April 2006
Sub. Introduction of the outcomes of MEPC 54
This is a summary report of the decisions and discussions taken at the fifty-forth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 54) held on 20 - 24 March 2006. 1. Adoption of Mandatory Instruments (1) Relating amendments to the revised MARPOL 73/78 Annex I (refer to Attachment 1) The following amendments to the revised MARPOL 73/78 Annex I adopted at this session and will enter into force on 1 August 2007. (i) Protection of oil fuel tanks (Regulation 12A) The amendment to revised MARPOL Annex I to add new regulation (12A) concerning oil fuel tank protection and the consequential amendments to the IOPP Certificate Supplement (Form A and B) were adopted. This regulation will apply to all ships with an aggregate oil fuel capacity of 600 m.....
No. TEC- 0636(25kb) Contact. MCD Issued on. 04 August 2005
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No. TEC- 0634(378kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 21 July 2005
  This tech became null and void20 August 2007.
Sub. Tokyo MOU PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign
With reference to the above mentioned, Tokyo MOU is planning the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign in 2005. Items of Concentrated inspection : Control of Operational Requirements. Campaign period : From 1 September to 30 November 2005 In this connection, it is thought that the understanding of the crew about "the Operational Requirements of various equipments and drills requested by SOLAS requirements" is especially targets in the Concentrated Inspection Campaign executed at this time. Therefore, please be kindly informed that ClassNK summarised the operation requirement which seems to be important for the vessel as attached for information of Concentrated Inspection Campaign. For any questions about the above, please contact: .....
No. TEC- 0604(106kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 06 October 2004
  This tech became null and void29 August 2007.
Sub. Decision on maritime security made 78th session of the Maritime Safety Committee of the IMO
To whom it may concern An extract of the report of the 78th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) held at IMO headquarter in London from 12 to 21 May 2004 regarding maritime security is introduced hereunder, for your information. 1. Distribution of the information on the security submitted by member States The Secretariat of the IMO informed that they established a dedicated database for the information (Note: The database is accessible at URL "http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode/ISPSInformation.aspx" for the information on the contact points on the maritime security etc for respective member States) 2. SSO training The Committee reaffirmed the conclusion of the MSC 77 (held in May 2003) as given in paragraphs 18 and 19 of the annex to MSC/Cir.....
No. TEC- 0601(360kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 24 September 2004
Sub. USCG PSC Checklist for the implementation of the ISPS Code
To whom it may concern The USCG has issued a PSC programme concerning security related matters as NVIC (Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular) No. 06-03 on 15 December 2003. Subsequently, this circular has been revised on 5 May 2004. The circular contains ISPS Code Exam Booklet to be used for foreign vessels by PSC officials. ClassNK summarized this booklet as a checklist attached herewith. The Society should be grateful if you could utilize this checklist as self-checklist prior to entry into a harbour of the United States as well as other places. 1. Checklist No. 1 (Security Practice) is to be used for inspecting ship's security measures and equipment as well as documents. 2. Checklist No.2 (Expanded Examination) is to be used for an "Expa.....
No. TEC- 0594(168kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 28 July 2004
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Sub. PSC Checklist for the implementation of the ISPS Code
To whom it may concern SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and ISPS Code has entered into force on 1 July 2004. Since then, compliance with the security measures are subject to the port state control. In order to provide a global standard for such control and compliance measures, IMO, at its seventy-eighth session of the Maritime Safety Committee, has Adopted INTERIM GUIDANCE ON CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE MEASURES TO ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY (Resolution MSC. 159(78)). ClassNK has summarised the content of the interim guidance as a checklist, attached hereto. This checklist may be used prior to the port entry as self-checklist in order to avoid unnecessary trouble while undergoing PSC. The list is also available at ClassNK homepage "Gateway to Maritime Security" (htt.....
No. TEC- 0589(264kb) Contact. XAD Issued on. 05 July 2004
Sub. Measures by ClassNK in response to Circular No.1/2004 issued by the Cyprus Government
Circular No.1/2004 "Instructions to Recognised Organizations to enhance Flag State Control over Safety Standards of Cyprus Standards of Cyprus Ships" has been issued by the Cyprus Government. The Circular has been issued to amend Circular No.19/2002 issued by the Cyprus Government with the intention of the enhancing safety standards of Cyprus flag ships and eliminating their detention by Port State Control. ClassNK has advised on Circular No.19/2002 by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0479 dated 25 August 2002. The Cyprus Government has requested ClassNK to implement surveys and audit on Cyprus flag ships in accordance with the Circular No.19/2002 amended by Circular 1/2004. Contents of Circular No.19/2002 amended by Circular 1/2004, and measures by Cla.....
No. TEC- 0553(96kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 10 November 2003
Sub. Enhanced Survey of Indian flagged Oil tankers and Bulk Carriers
As the companies managing Indian flagged ships know well, the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India has circulated M.S. NOTICE No. 19 of 2003 by No. SS/PSC/MISC/6/03. It has been instructed in the paragraph 8 as follows. 8. Further, it is observed that the ships are put up for dry-docking survey without prior preparations, which result in their coming out of the dry dock without undertaking proper and necessary repairs. It is noted in several cases that the dry docking of the ship is carried out without completion of activities such as thickness determination and relevant structural examinations necessary to identify repairs that cannot be carried out afloat, which is an unacceptable practice. It is therefore essen.....
No. TEC- 0545(162kb) Contact. MCD Issued on. 04 September 2003
  This tech became null and void13 December 2017.
Sub. Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 (Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships)
As informed previously by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0494 issued on 15 December 2002, Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 (Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships) would become effective on 27 September 2003. This technical information provides the outline of Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 and the details for the implementation at the present. 1. The Outline of Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 was adopted on 17 February 1978 and had not met the conditions of entry into force for many years. To assist the entry into force of Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78, while maintaining the same level of protection of the marine environment, the text of the revised Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 was approved by the 44th session of Marine En.....
No. TEC- 0525(120kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 26 May 2003
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Sub. New rules of the Paris MOU
On 12 May 2003, the Paris MOU announced that the new provisions of the Paris MOU (Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control) agreed last year will come into effect on 22 July 2003. Ship owners and ship management companies managing ships entering ports in the Paris MOU region are requested to pay due attention and instruct the subject ships accordingly. A summary of the new provisions is as follows. 1. Mandatory Expanded inspection (Expanding the mandatory inspection for aged oil talkers, aged chemical/gas carriers, aged bulk carriers or aged passenger ships) 2. Mandatory inspection (Any ship with a target factor greater than 50 will be inspected if it is at least 1 months since the last inspection in the Paris MOU region.) 3. Refusal.....
No. TEC- 0509(104kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 01 April 2003
Sub. Maintenance and Inspection of Oil Filtering Equipment and Oil Content Meter Taking Account of PSC Inspections
You are probably aware of the recent worldwide moves against marine pollution that have become increasingly strict. A number of deficiencies regarding oil filtering equipment and oil content meters in engine rooms have been pointed out during PSC inspections conducted recently all over the world. There have been ships that were detained for a long term till complete repairs were completed. These deficiencies of oil filtering equipment and oil content meters, were the most common deficiencies on ships classed by ClassNK in 2002 as along with deficiencies of lifeboats. The typical test methods during PSC inspection is as follows: 1. To confirm 0 ppm reading of the oil content meter when fresh water is supplied, where the meter is fitted; 2. To sample the .....
No. TEC- 0502(112kb) Contact. XAD Issued on. 15 February 2003
Sub. Release of Survey Status Information of ClassNK Ships
In the aftermath of the sinking of the "ERIKA" in December 1999 off the coast of France, in order to further improve maritime safety and marine environmental protection, Directive 2001/105/EC (hereinafter referred to as this Directive) amending Council Directive 94/57/EC was prepared by EU (European Union) Commission and adopted by the EU Council. This Directive entered into force on 22 January 2002 and EU Member states have been requested to comply with this Directive by 22 July 2003 at the latest. As one of the major amendments to this Directive, there is one which relates to the transparency of survey status information. This Directive prescribes that Organisations recognised by the EU member states including ClassNK to release the survey status inform.....
No. TEC- 0479(342kb) Contact. XAD Issued on. 25 August 2002
Sub. Measures by ClassNK in response to Circular No.19/2002 issued by the Cyprus Government
Circular No.19/2002 "Instructions to Recognised Organizations to enhance Flag State Control over Safety Standards of Cyprus Standards of Cyprus Ships" has been issued by the Cyprus Government. The Circular has been issued with the intention of the enhancing safety standards of Cyprus flag ships and eliminating their detention by Port State Control. The Cyprus Government has requested ClassNK to implement surveys and audit on Cyprus flag ships from 1 September 2002 in accordance with the Circular. Contents of the Circular and measures by ClassNK in the Circular are as follows. 1. Change of flag surveys to Cyprus flag. Regardless of whether the managing company changes or not, permission to register is to be left to the judgement of the Cyprus Government i.....
No. TEC- 0470(137kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 25 July 2002
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Sub. PSC Focused Inspection Program to be conducted by AMSA (The sixth stage)
Please be kindly informed of the followings in relation to the recent status of the Port State Control (PSC) undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The ship owners and ship management companies managing ships entering Australian ports are requested to pay due attention especially to routine maintenance of the relevant equipment and to management of personnel onboard. The focused inspection campaign has been implemented by AMSA in addition to their usual PSC activities. According to the Marine Notice 16/2002 attached hereto, the area at the sixth part of the program, which will start on 1 August 2002 and run to 30 November 2002, is Full compliance with STCW 95, specifically: 1. The originals of all certificates are available o.....
No. TEC- 0464(114kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 25 June 2002
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Sub. ISM Code Concentrated Inspection Campaign by Paris MOU
It is well known that all ships of 500 gross tonnes and upwards engaged in international voyages must comply with the ISM Code and must have an appropriate Safety Management Certificate from 1 July 2002. In this regard, the Paris MOU has announced that they will commence a 3-month Concentrated Inspection Campaign with respect to strict enforcement of the ISM Code as from 1 July 2002. Please find attached their Press release for your reference. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Safety Management Systems Department, Information Center, Head Office Address: 1-8-5, Ohnodai Midori-ku, Chiba 267-0056, Japan Tel.: +81-43-294-5999 Fax: +81-43-294-7206 E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jp Attachment: Press rele.....
No. TEC- 0446(33kb) Contact. EQD Issued on. 01 April 2002
Sub. Changeover in Geodetic Datum of Nautical Charts issued from Hydrographic Department of Japan Coast Guard to the World Geodetic System (WGS-84) and matters to be attended
On and after 1 April 2002, Hydrographic Department of Japan Coast Guard issues all nautical charts in the World Geodetic System (WGS-84) to cope with introduction of electronic navigational equipment resulting from effectuation of chapter V of SOLAS 2000. All nautical charts in Tokyo Datum will be replaced with those in WGS-84. In this connection, all ships calling at and voyaging around Japan should be provided with the nautical charts in WGS-84 on and after 1 April 2002. In utilising position data from GPS receivers, inconsistency of geodetic datum between GPS receivers and nautical charts might cause errors in ship's position and consequential accidents. When you change nautical charts to those in WGS-84, you are kindly requested to verify that the GP.....
No. TEC- 0445(38kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 29 March 2002
Sub. Reporting by Surveyors of Evidence of Possible Safety Management System Failures
As your are aware, the ISM Code has been incorporated into the SOLAS convention. This has served to improve the effectiveness of the Convention, making it like the two wheels of a cart that ensure the support and improvement of the safety of ships from two sides: one based on conventional survey of the "hardware" of the ship and the other by new audits of the operational "software" of the vessel. Under current regulations, classification surveys are carried out annually as "hardware" inspections, while ISM shipboard audits are conducted at an interval of 2 to 3 years. Consequently, the organization that has issued the SMC often is not aware of possible failures in the Safety Management System onboard the ship for a long period of time. In order to rectify.....
No. TEC- 0443(92kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 25 March 2002
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Sub. PSC Focused Inspection Program to be conducted by AMSA (The fifth stage)
Please be kindly informed of the followings in relation to the recent status of the Port State Control (PSC) undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The ship owners and ship management companies managing ships entering Australian ports are requested to pay due attention especially to routine maintenance of the relevant equipment and to management of personnel onboard. The focused inspection regime has been implemented by AMSA in addition to their usual PSC activities. According to the Marine Notice 10/2002 attached hereto, the areas at the fifth part of the program, which will start on 31 March 2002 and run to 31 July 2002, are MARPOL issues, specifically: I. Oily Water Separators and disposal of oil residues; ii. Oil Record .....
No. TEC- 0431(138kb) Contact. CLD Issued on. 20 December 2001
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Sub. Amendment to forms for SC, SE and SF Certificate forms in accordance with IMO resolutions MSC.91(72) and MSC.92(72)
IMO resolutions MSC.91(72) and MSC.92(72) which prescribe that "Bulk carrier" is to be added as one of "Type of Ship" in the forms for the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate and Cargo Ship Safety Certificate (hereinafter referred to as SC, SE and SF certificates) will enter into force on 1 Jan. 2002. This amendment to these certificate forms is to be applied to all ships which hold those certificates on board. An explanation of how to deal with these amendments is as follows. 1. The difference between existing SC, SE and SF certificates and amended SC, SE and SF certificates "Bulk carrier" has been added as one of "Type of Ship" in the forms for amended SC, SE and SF certificates. There is no difference in.....
No. TEC- 0430(180kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 12 December 2001
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Sub. PSC Focused Inspection Program to be conducted by AMSA (The fourth stage)
Please be kindly informed of the followings in relation to the recent status of the Port State Control (PSC) undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The ship owners and ship management companies managing ships entering Australian ports are requested to pay due attention especially to routine maintenance of the relevant equipment and to management of personnel onboard. As informed in NK Technical Information No. 412 of 26 July 2001, the focused inspection regime has been implemented by AMSA in addition to their usual PSC activities. According to the Marine Notice 12/2001 attached hereto, the areas at the third part of the program, which started on 1 December2001 and will run to 31 March 2002, are Cargo management relating to SOLAS,.....
No. TEC- 0413(1096kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 30 July 2001
Sub. IACS Recommendation relating to ISM Code "A Guide to Managing Maintenance"
Recently the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) adopted as its Recommendation 74 a brochure titled "A Guide to Managing Maintenance". As you may already be aware, according to the analysis made by ClassNK and reported in its Annual Report of PSC, the "poor maintenance of ship and equipment" is the dominant cause among various deficiencies pointed out by the PSC inspections. In the wale of increasing number of deficiencies pointed out by PSC relating to poor maintenance of ship and equipment, IACS has addressed the problem and plied to establish a guide to help the Owners and Managers for improvement of their situations. A copy of brochure is enclosed herewith wishing it may help improve your safety management system. You ca.....
No. TEC- 0412(233kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 26 July 2001
  This tech became null and void02 April 2002.
Sub. PSC Focused Inspection Program to be conducted by AMSA (The third stage)
Please be kindly informed of the followings in relation to the recent status of the Port State Control (PSC) undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The ship owners and ship management companies managing ships entering Australian ports are requested to pay due attention especially to routine maintenance of the relevant equipment and to management of personnel onboard. As informed in NK Technical Information No. 388 of 25 December 2000 and No. 397 of 26 March 2001, the focused inspection regime has been implemented by AMSA in addition to their usual PSC activities. According to the Marine Notice 7/2001 attached hereto, the areas at the third part of the program, which will start on 1 August 2001 and run to 30 November 2001, are Cre.....
No. TEC- 0405(141kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 15 July 2001
Sub. Piping Arrangement of Bilge Discharge from Machinery Spaces through Oily Water Separators
As you well know, any discharge of oil mixtures with oil content exceeding 15 ppm from the machinery space is prohibited into sea under the Regulations of MARPOL 73/78 Annex I. Furthermore, any ship of 10,000 tons gross tonnage and above shall be provided with arrangements for an alarm and for automatically stopping any discharge of oily mixture when the oil content in effluent exceeds 15 ppm. Therefore, it is not allowed that any discharge pipe is directly connected to overboard discharge line with by-pass from oily water separators. Even if there is no fixed direct discharge piping arrangement, it is, also, prohibited that the discharge piping is connected easily by means of rubber hoes or some portable pipes as a temporary arrangement. However, in case th.....
No. TEC- 0397(287kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 26 March 2001
  This tech became null and void02 April 2002.
Sub. Recent Status of PSC conducted by AMSA
Please be kindly informed of the followings in relation to the recent status of the Port State Control (PSC) undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The ship owners and ship management companies managing ships entering Australian ports are requested to pay due attention especially to routine maintenance and operation of the relevant equipment. 1. AMSA has published "PORT STATE CONTROL REPORT 2000". According to the report, although the detention percentage was relatively low, 42 ships classed with NK were detained in 2000 because a great number of ships classed with NK entered Australian ports. The below-mentioned items are found as the detainable deficiencies with the highest and the second highest frequency. (1) Malfunction of .....
No. TEC- 0393(130kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 23 February 2001
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Sub. Paris MOU Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Cargo Securing
The Paris MOU has announced that cargo ships loaded with freight units will be the focus of a concentrated inspection campaign to check securing arrangements. Several incidents of cargo loss occurred in recent years due to improper securing of cargo led to the campaign. On 1 July 1997 new SOLAS rules for cargo securing entered into force requiring ships to carry an approved cargo securing manual detailing lashing equipment and arrangements. All freight units, including containers, must be loaded, stowed and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with manual. Starting on 1 March 2001 all ships which are subject to port State control inspections in the Paris MOU region and are carrying freight units on deck will be inspected for compliance with th.....
No. TEC- 0388(256kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 25 December 2000
  This tech became null and void02 April 2002.
Sub. PSC Focused Inspection Program to be conducted by AMSA
This is to bring to your attention that the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has announced the focused inspection regime in addition to their usual Port State Control (PSC) activities. According to the Marine Notice attached hereto, PSC inspections will be carried out with focus on specific area of a vessel's operation for a period of two years. The program will change every four months allowing six areas to be addressed over the period. The areas at the first stage, which run to 31 March 2001, are a vessel's navigation arrangements relevant to collision avoidance. Noting that all eligible ships entering Australian ports will be targeted for the above inspection during the foregoing period, please pay due attention to routine maintenance.....
No. TEC- 0377(228kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 21 September 2000
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Sub. Oil Analysis as Part of the Preventive Maintenance System for Oil Lubricated Propeller Shafts
The preventive maintenance system has been incorporated in 8.1.3 of Chapter 8, Part B of the Rules for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships. (For ships for which the preventive maintenance system has been approved by the Society, the notation (PSCM) is affixed to the ship's classification character.) The Society has started to offer a new technical service of oil analysis concerned with the preventive maintenance system for oil lubricated propeller shafts specified in B8.1.3, Part B of the Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships. An outline of the new service and the procedures for oil analysis are outlined below for your information and reference. 1. The oil analysis service will be carried out at the request of either the owner or .....
No. TEC- 0322(189kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 04 August 1999
Sub. Maintenance of Sea Water/Sanitary Piping in Engine Rooms and Sea Water Piping on Weather Decks
PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT Port State Control (PSC) inspectors have been pointing out deficiencies in many divergences during their recent inspections, which result in detentions of many ships. Among the deficiencies the largest number reported was in the category "Others" which includes repairs by taping and/or putting pad plates on sea water/sanitary piping in Engine Room and sea water piping on weather decks. These detentions are judged to be attributable to the fact that the PSC inspectors do not recognize taping and putting pad plates as effective means of permanent repairs for piping. It is, therefore, recommended to provide for the measures listed below in the event of damage to the piping in engine rooms and on weather decks while at sea. 1. .....
No. TEC- 0318(178kb) Contact. SMD Issued on. 01 July 1999
Sub. Corrective action required by PSC with regard to ISM-related non-conformity caused by poor maintenance of ship and its equipment
Recently, the Society has received a considerable number of inquiries relating to ships which have been released by Port State Control (PSC) after proper rectification of PSC-related deficiencies but which still have ISM-related non-conformities remaining as pending items, particularly with regard to: 1. Why corrective actions are required despite the fact that deficiencies have been rectified; and 2. How corrective actions should be taken in order to remedy ISM-related non-conformities. In response to these, we have prepared the following: Before the entry into force of the ISM Code, vessels detained by PSC due to deficiencies in the ship and its equipment would be released once the deficiencies had been rectified to the satisfaction of PSC inspecto.....
No. TEC- 0307(487kb) Contact. MCD Issued on. 19 April 1999
Sub. MARPOL73/78 Annex V "Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships"
While the captioned annex has already entered into force on 31 December 1988 and the contents of the 1995 Amendment to the MARPOL Convention (MEPC.65(37)) were informed by our technical information No. 211(dated 10 April 1997), please be further informed about the contents of regulation 9 for your reference. Contents of Regulation 9; 1) Display of placards Every ship of 12 m or more in length overall shall display placards which notify the crew and passengers of the disposal requirements of regulations 3 and 5 of this Annex, as applicable. 2) Provision of a Garbage Management Plan Every ship of 400 tons gross tonnage and above, and every ship which is certified to carry 15 persons or more, shall carry a garbage management p.....
No. TEC- 0172(75kb) Contact. SVD Issued on. 21 December 1995
Sub. A pump used both for an oily water separator and sludge transfer
Recently, several ships have been detained under port state control (PSC) inspections due to dirty condition of an oily water separator for non conformity with the requirements of MARPOL Annex I. The dirty condition of the oily water separator was caused by the bilge pump which was in common use as a sludge pump for sludge transfer. The common use of the pump is acceptable for ships whose keel laid before 31 December 1990, but it should be kept always in clean condition through careful maintenance. Therefore, we would like to recommend you to keep the oily water separators clean giving the following instructions to your masters and chief engineers in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, even detention at PSC. 1. Sludge in sludge tanks should not be disc.....
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