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Summary of the outcomes of MSC90
A summary of the decisions taken at the ninetieth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 90) held from 16 to 25 May 2012 is presented hereunder for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements The main mandatory requirements adopted at the session are as follows. (1) Amendments to SOLAS II-1/8-1 (see Attachment 1) Amendments to SOLAS II-1/8-1 were adopted, in which new passenger ships with a length of 120 m or more, or having three or more main vertical zones are required to install a stability computer or to have access to shore-based support for the purpose of providing necessary operational information to the Master to achieve the safe return to port in case of flooding. Application: - new passenger ships keel laid on or after 1 JaNew instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps from Vanuatu flag
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 dated 8 August 2011, TEC-0861 dated on 11 August 2011, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0887 dated 6 January 2012 and ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0890 dated 10 February 2012 in relation to each flag states' instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps, the Administration of Vanuatu has newly advised the instruction as follows. Instruction from the Administration of Vanuatu: The Administration of Vanuatu authorizes ClassNK to use the IACS UI 178(rev.1) for ships with contract for construction made on or after 1 Jan 2013. Upon receiving the reply/instruction from flag states other than the above, please be advised that ClassNKThis Technical Information became null and void on 28 Apr 2016.
"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 quThis Technical Information became null and void on 24 Jul 2013.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Cyprus-registered ships
The Cyprus Government has informed ClassNK of maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Cyprus-registered ships as per attached (Circular No. 23/2012). The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0428 is now superseded. 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 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jp Attachment: 1. Circular No. 23/2012This Technical Information became null and void on 28 Aug 2015.
Equipment for the Singapore flag vessels
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has notified ClassNK of its requirement for equipment installed Singapore registered ships. Accordingly, we will deal with the matter as mentioned below and appreciate your action. (Please refer to attachment 1. Survey Circular No.1/2012) (1) Requirements for equipment by MPA The equipment(*) shall be any of the followings: a) Type-approved equipment by ClassNK(**), or type-approved equipment by the Recognised Organisations (ROs) authorized by MPA if it is not required to be type-approved by ClassNK. b) Type-approved equipment under the Council Directive 96/98/EC on Marine Equipment (MED) by ClassNK, or type-approved equipment under MED by ROs authorized by MPA if it is not required to be type-approvMaintenance, 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 concurThis Technical Information became null and void on 13 Aug 2013.
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 vesThis Technical Information became null and void on 20 Jul 2016.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Isle of Man-registered ships
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has informed ClassNK of Industry Circular No.6, "Periodic Inspection, Testing and Maintemance of Compressed Gas Cylinders, Fire Extinguishers and Fixed Fire-Protection Systems". As necessary, please refer to the original text of the Guideline which is available on Isle of Man Government Internet Homepage (http://www.iomshipregistry.com). This Circular sets out the requirements for inspection, testing and maintenance of compressed gas cylinders, fire extinguishers and fire protection systems and appliances. 1. General (1) All fire protection systems and appliances should at all times be in good order and available for immediate use while the ship is in service. (2) If a fire protection system is under repair the Ship RegiThis Technical Information became null and void on 24 Dec 2020.
Indication of the character "M0" on "Certificate of Classification" for ships flying a flag other than Japanese with the installations registration of "Automatic and Remote Control Systems"
As you might be aware, "Regulations for the Classification and Registry of Ships" (Article 2.1.4 of Chapter 2) of ClassNK has been amended with effect from 15 June 2012, and it enables "M0" character to be set down in the "Certificate of Classification" with the Character MNS*/MNS for ships flying a flag other than Japanese with installations registration of "Automatic and Remote Control Systems" under the characters of "M0 / M0･A / M0･B / M0･C / M0･D" except for "MC". ClassNK may therefore comply with that case by order of the ship-owner/manager (herein after referred to as "the owner") on one by one basis the manner mentioned hereunder: 1. ClassNK service sites are to confirm the owner's intention in this respect by his written application, form of whiThis Technical Information became null and void on 12 Jul 2017.
Steering gear test with the vessel not at the deepest seagoing draught
IACS Unified Interpretation SC 246 for SOLAS II-1/Regulation 29 is applied to ships contracted for construction on or after 1 July 2012. According to the unified interpretation, when trials are conducted with the vessel not at the deepest seagoing draught, the loading condition may be accepted on either one of the following conditions unless any specific instruction is provided by the flag administration (*). (a) Trial is conducted on the condition that the rudder is fully submerged (at zero speed waterline) and the vessel is in an acceptable trim condition. (b) Trial is conducted at its as deep draft condition as practicable, provided that the rudder load and torque at the trial loading condition have been reliably predicted and extrapolated to the fullCommencement of control for SOx and particulate matter (PM) within North American Emission Control Area under MARPOL ANNEX VI.
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information TEC-0832 issued on 11 November 2010, the control of the sulphur content in fuel oil for ships operating within the designated North American Emission Control Area (MARPOL ANNEX VI, Regulation 14) will commence on 1 August 2012. The attached MEPC.1/Circ.723 provides the boundary of the Emission Control Area. After the commencement of the sulphur control, the limit value of the sulphur content of any fuel oils used onboard ships within this area is changed from 3.50% m/m to 1.00% m/m. Therefore, at the time of bunkering, please make sure that the sulphur content of the fuel oil used onboard ship on and after that date satisfies the new limit value (1.00%m/m) unless the ship complies with this requirements thEach flag state's reply/instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 dated 8 August 2011 and TEC-0887 dated on 6 January 2012, in relation to each flag state's instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps, the Administration of Hong Kong and Singapore have additionally advised the instruction/agreement as follows. In response, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 2(1) "Hong Kong" and No. TEC-0887 "Instruction from the Administration of Singapore:" have been modified as follows. Instruction from the Administration of Hong Kong: Hong Kong registered ships constructed on or after 1 January 2012 are to be in full compliance with the requirements of MSC.1/Circ.1388. Should any Hong Kong registered ship havIntroduction to the Outcomes of MEPC63
A summary of the decisions taken at the sixty-third session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 63) held from 27 February 2012 to 2 March 2012 is provided below for your information. 1. Mandatory requirements adopted Key mandatory requirements adopted during this session are summarized below. (1) Amendments to MARPOL Annexes relating to Small Islands Developing States (Attachment 1) Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV, V, and VI were adopted, aimed at enabling Small Islands Developing States*1 to comply with requirements regarding reception facilities for ship waste through regional arrangements. The amendments are expected to enter into force on 1 August 2013. Note*1: Refers to small island states in the Pacific, the West Indies,This Technical Information became null and void on 17 May 2017.
Installation of ballast water management system for the ships calling at Malaysian ports
The Maritime Department Malaysia has announced the treatment of International Convention for The Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention") by their SHIPPING NOTICE (MSN 04/2012) as excerpted below. (MSN 04/2012) 1. This is to inform the Maritime Community the requirement for a ship constructed in or after 1st June 2012 with a ballast water capacity of 5,000 cubic meters or more shall conduct ballast water management that at least meet the standard described in Regulation D-2. 2. Even though the implementation of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments 2004 (BWM 2004) was suspended until further notice, the above requirement still apTreatment of ECDIS not displaying radar video
ClassNK informed all concerned of the implementation of ECDIS in ClassNK Technical Information TEC-0907. Regarding paragraph 6. (3) TEC-0907 guidance on ECDIS installation, the ECDIS is required to display Radar video, ARPA information and AIS information. This requirement is applied to main ECDIS for newbuilding ships and does not apply to backup ECDIS or ECDIS installed on board existing ships. When the newbuilding ships are installed with an ECDIS which is: 1. not provided with a radar video overlay function, 2. not able to connect to other manufacturers radar, or 3. when the newbuilding ships equipped with radar that does not provide an interface unit for radar video and ARPA function, ClassNK will accept an ECDIS without any radar oAnnual Test of Automatic Identification System (AIS)
The Annual Test of Automatic Identification System (AIS) was added to SOLAS Chapter V/18 by 2010 Amendments. This ClassNK Technical Information intends to provide information regarding the Annual Test of AIS. The Annual Test of AIS should be carried out by a ClassNK approved radio firm in accordance with the IMO MSC.1/Circ.1252, and a copy of the Test Report should be retained on board the ship. The Test Report will be confirmed at the SE survey (Initial, Periodical, Annual and Renewal surveys) on or after 1 July 2012. For any questions about the above, please contact: [For questions on annual testing] NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoThis Technical Information became null and void on 31 Oct 2013.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships
The Panama Government has informed ClassNK of Merchant Marine Circular No.226, "Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances", which is in reference to maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships was revised. The essential points of the Guidelines are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0869 is now superseded. The requirements only are shown below. As necessary, please refer to the original text of the Guideline which is available on Panama Government Internet Homepage (http://www.segumar.com). Points of changes from TEC-0869 are as follows; 1. Deletion of definition "the competent person" 2. Deletion of two years seEach flag state's reply/instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 dated 8 August 2011 and TEC-0887 dated on 6 January 2012, in relation to each flag state's instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps, the Administration of Hong Kong and Singapore have additionally advised the instruction/agreement as follows. In response, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 2(1) "Hong Kong" and No. TEC-0887 "Instruction from the Administration of Singapore" have been modified as follows. Instruction from the Administration of Hong Kong: Hong Kong registered ships constructed in between 1 January 2012 and as of today are to be in full compliance with the requirements of MSC.1/Circ.1388. Should any Hong Kong regiVerification for the Material and Equipment not containing asbestos
Regarding Verification for the Material and Equipment not containing asbestos which were informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0904 of 15 May 2012, ClassNK will carry out surveys as follows based on IACS Unified Interpretation SC249. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. This Technical Information supersedes ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0904. 1. Application Ships engaged on international voyages (ships not engaged on international voyages comply with the instruction of the flag administration) 2. Surveys (1) New ships: applied to ships constructed on or after 1 July 2012 ClassNK reviews an asbestos-free declaration and supporting documentations during Classification Survey During Construction. (2) ShThis Technical Information became null and void on 11 Sep 2017.
Implementation of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
Paragraphs 2.1.4 and 2.10, 2.11 relating to the Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) were revised and newly added to SOLAS Chapter V/19 at MSC86 in June 2009. ECDIS and back-up arrangement will be phased in from 1 July 2012. This ClassNK Technical Information intends to provide information regarding the requirements related to the implementation of ECDIS. 1. Applicable ships The new requirements shall apply to the following ships engaged on international voyages: (1) Passenger ships of 500 GT and upwards; (2) Tanker* of 3,000 GT and upwards; and (3) New building cargo ships other than tanker of 3,000 GT and upward, and existing cargo ships other than tanker of 10,000 GT and upward. * "Tanker" means a cargo ship constructed or adapThe devices to prevent the passage of flame into cargo tanks in chemical and oil/chemical tankers
The design, testing and location of devices(flame screen, flame arrester, high velocity device etc.) to prevent the passage of flame into cargo tanks in chemical and oil/chemical tankers prescribed in MSC/Circ.677 was amended to MSC/Circ.1324 as follows. 1. Amendment The devices on chemical and oil/chemical tankers certified for the carriage of chemicals which are required to follow the apparatus group IIB(including no description of apparatus group) or IIC, based on the apparatus group assigned as per column i" in the table of the IBC Code, Chapter 17, should be tested with the ethylene(apparatus Group IIB) or hydrogen(apparatus Group IIC). Accordingly, it is necessary to install the suitable devices for the carried chemicals as the amendment. 2. AppThis Technical Information became null and void on 3 Sep 2013.
Revision of the instructions from the flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 regarding periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear
Instructions from the several flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 regarding periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear were informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0693 dated 12 April 2007, TEC-0721 dated 26 December 2007 and TEC-0784 dated 10 September 2009. As UK has informed us of new instructions, we update the information of said instructions on this matter. Please replace the attachment of the ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0784 dated 10 September 2009 "Instructions from the flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206 (2009.09)" with the attached "Instructions from the flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 (2012.05)". For aThis Technical Information became null and void on 22 Jun 2012.
Verification for the Material and Equipment containing Asbestos
In accordance with SOLAS Chapter II-1/Reg. 3-5, new installation of materials which contain asbestos shall be prohibited for all ships from 1 July 2002, except for some cases, e.g., gaskets used under high temperature, etc, and further, those exceptions are not accepted from 1 January 2011. Meanwhile, IMO pointed out that materials which contain asbestos are still newly installed onboard ships. In response to this, IACS adopted Unified Interpretation UI SC249 which requires the confirmation of asbestos-free declarations and supporting documentation as a verification method for asbestos-free. This Unified Interpretation is deliberated upon by the IMO at the 90th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC90) held from 16 May 2012 to 25 May 2012, whereUSCG "Standards for Living Organisms in Ship's Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters"(Obligation of installation of ballast water management system for the vessels engaged in U.S. Waters) and New York State Ballast Water Standards
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued the rule with regard to obligation of installation of ballast water management system for the vessels engaged in U.S. waters. The rule is entitled as "Standards for Living Organisms in Ship's Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters", Vol.77, Federal Register Reg.17254, on 23 March 2012 (Hereinafter referred to as "BWDS"). BWDS will become effective on 21 June 2012 after 90 days of issuance of this rule. BWDS is contained in revised 33 CFR Part 151 Subpart C and D (Regulations for ballast water control and management requirements) and 46 CFR Part 162 Subpart 162.060 (Regulations for ballast water management system). Rule requirements of ballast water performance standard are the same as Regulation D-2 of "IntEmission Control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from tankers - Designated Ports in Netherlands and the Republic of Korea
In relation to the emission control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from tankers, tankers subject to regulation 15 (3) of MARPOL Annex VI are to be provided Vapour collection system in accordance with the safety standards MSC/Circ.585 when calling at ports and terminals designated by IMO. So far, there were no such designated ports and terminals for the emission control of VOCs, it was notified that the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea designated the ports under the specified conditions in MEPC.1/Circ.774 issued on 21 December 2011 (Refer to the Attachment 1). As stipulated in regulation 15 (5) of MARPOL Annex VI, it is acceptable that existing tankers which are not fitted with Vapour collection system for a period of three years after each eThis Technical Information became null and void on 13 Jun 2013.
Special requirements for Air Pressure Test of Immersion Suit and Anti-Exposure Suit onboard Malta flagged vessels
The Malta Government has noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for Intervals of Air Pressure Test of Immersion Suit and Anti-Exposure Suit onboard Malta flagged vessels. Before this notice, the Immersion Suit and Anti-Exposure Suit are to be subjected to an air pressure test at intervals not exceeding three years. The requirement of the air pressure test at intervals every 30 months (2 1/2 years) for suits of less than 10 years of age or every 12 months (1 year) for suits of ten years of age over are revised in this notice. In addition Testing may be performed at a suitable shore-based facility or alternatively on board ship provided that suitable testing equipment is available. In this case, suits shall undergo an air pressure test at a shoreFire Protection Systems and Appliances for the Marshall Islands flag vessels
The Marshall Islands Government informed ClassNK the special requirements for Fire Protection Systems and Appliances for the Marshall Islands flag vessels(Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev.2/12) as follows. 1. Use of Halon systems SOLAS '74, Reg.II-2/10 permits the use of Halons as fire extinguishing media on ships built before 1 October 1994. It is not established a phase-out date for existing Halon systems. However, it should be noted that the release of Halons into the atmosphere when testing existing systems is prohibited. In addition, the European Commission considers that supply of a non-EU flagged ship in an EU-port with Halon an illegal export. Therefore, in a case where Halon is discharged for whatever reason, refilling of such systems on non-EU flaThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Feb 2016.
Fall Preventer Devices (FPDs) for the UK Flagged vessels
The UK Government has notified ClassNK of the special requirement for fall preventer devices (FPDs) for lifeboats on board UK flagged vessels (MGN 445 (M+F)). The UK Government strongly urges that all UK vessels fitted with lifeboat on-load release systems (LRRS) should be equipped with FPDs in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1327 pending the evaluation of the systems for compliance with the requirements of the revised LSA Code. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jp Attachment: 1. MARINE GUIDANCE NOTE MGN 445Steel coil loading program of existing dry cargo ships to which Common Structural Rules is applied
With regard to information given in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0798 dated 7 January 2010, a calculation program to evaluate steel coil loading methods, which are not summarized in the onboard Loading Manual, is available from ClassNK's website. Up to now, this calculation program could evaluate steel coil loading methods for the vessels to which Common Structural Rules (hereinafter referred to as the "CSR") is NOT applied. This time the program has been improved to evaluate steel coil loading methods for the vessels to which CSR is applied. The above improved program named "PrimeShip_SteelCoilLoading_Program_ver2.00.xls" is available from ClassNK's website. (http://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/en/download/dl_soft.aspx) For any questions aboutFor 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 DeclaraThis Technical Information became null and void on 24 Aug 2012.
"Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports" issued from the Australian Government
The Australian Government has noticed (Australian Maritime Safety Authority MARINE NOTICE 7/2012) "Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports." AMSA said: Besides conforming to IMO-performance standards and carrying official ENC, when ECDIS is being used for navigation, all masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch should undertake appropriate ECDIS training and documentary evidence of such training must be maintained on board. For any questions about the above, please contact: [Survey] NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jp [AudiMaintenance, inspection and test of Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire-Extinguishing Systems and Appliances on board the Marshall Islands flagged ships
The Marshall Islands Government has informed ClassNK of Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev.2/12, "Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection System and Appliances". The essential point of the Notice is the addition of the requirement for Maintenance, inspection and test of Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire-Extinguishing Systems as shown below. The requirements only are shown below. As necessary, please refer to the original text of the Guideline which is available on Marshall Islands Government Internet Homepage (http://www.register-iri.com). Maintenance, inspection and test of Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire-Extinguishing Systems 1. Fixed dry-powder fire-extinguishing systems are to be serviced and tested by the approved service supplier in accordance with tThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Mar 2021.
Information of the lifeboat release and retrieval systems from Cyprus Government
The Cyprus Government has noticed ClassNK of the information regarding evaluation and replacement of the lifeboat release and retrieval systems. Please be advised as follows. As for the guidance of MSC.1/Circ.1392, the Government requests to carry out the evaluation at the earliest opportunity and at the latest by 1 July 2013 for the existing lifeboat release and retrieval systems. Fall preventer devices (FPDs) in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1327 are to be employed for each existing lifeboat release and retrieval system until the systems installed on board comply with the requirement of SOLAS regulation III/1.5. The fitting of FPDs of ships in service is to be confirmed during the first survey required by SOLAS regulation I/7(a) or I/8(a), which they willThis Technical Information became null and void on 9 Oct 2020.
Fall Preventer Devices (FPDs) for the Norwegian Flagged vessels
The Norwegian Government has notified ClassNK of the special requirement for fall preventer devices (FPDs) for lifeboats on board Norwegian flagged vessels as follows. The Norwegian Government requires the Fall Preventer Devices (FPDs) which comply with MSC.1/Circ.1327 for all Norwegian Flagged vessels, until such time as the lifeboat release and the retrieval systems (LRRS) have undergone the necessary design review and performance test, and have been either confirmed compliant with the relevant requirements of the revised LSA Code or replaced with compliant devices. Quote of Instruction to Class (dated 19 January 2012) Until existing types of on-load release and retrieval systems for lifeboats are verified to be in compliance with the LSA code asNew instruction for the additional liferaft from Liberian Flag
In relation to the additional liferaft required by SOLAS Reg.III/31.1.4. for ships flying Liberian Flag, it was required that "Those liferafts are to be transportable and launchable by one person. They may be stowed in protected positions provided they are readily available at all times. Particular care should be given to their accessibility when deck cargoes are carried. Where appropriate, portable guard rails or bulwarks should be provided to facilitate launching." Please be advised that the Administration notified this requirement was abolished. 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, JaNew instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps from Marshall Islands Flag
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 dated 8 August 2011 in relation to each flag states' instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps, the Administration of Marshall Islands has additionally advised the instruction. In response, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860(2) "Marshall Islands" has been modified as follows. Instruction from the Administration of Marshall Islands: The unified interpretation of MSC.1/Circ.1388, when applying relevant provisions of chapter 12 of the FSS Code, to be applied for ships constructed on or after 1 January 2012 and were contracted after 10 December 2010 (the issued date of MSC/Circ.1388). However, exemptions may be considered by the AdmiNew instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps from Liberian Flag
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 dated 8 August 2011, TEC-0861 dated 11 August 2011 and ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0887 dated 6 January 2012 in relation to each flag states' instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps, the Administration of Liberia has newly advised the instruction as follows. Instruction from the Administration of Liberia: The Administration of Liberia agrees that the implementation scheme of the Interpretation for the emergency fire pump based on CONTRACTED for construction on or after 1 January 2012, namely, IACS UI SC 178(rev.1) as it is. Upon receiving the reply/instruction from flag states other than the above, please be advised that ClThis Technical Information became null and void on 18 Jan 2021.
Notice of Carriage of the solid bulk cargoes which is not listed in IMSBC Code from the Singapore Government
The Singapore Government has noticed (MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE SHIPPING CIRCULAR TO SHIPOWNERS NO.22 OF 2011) of the carriage of IRON ORE FINES which is not listed in IMSBC Code and the cargo may liquefy. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jp Attachment: 1. MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE SHIPPING CIRCULAR TO SHIPOWNERS NO.22 OF 2011Special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels
The Marshall Islands Government has noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels (Marine Notice No. 2-011-37). For your attention, sections of Marshall Islands Marine Notice 2-011-5 Rev.9/09 (Technical Information No.TEC-0796 dated 18 December 2009) related to lifeboat servicing, lifeboat damage, falls and equipment dispensations, lifeboat equipment dispensation have been relocated to this Notice accordingly. The requirement of the "On-Load Release Hook Evaluation and Replacement" in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1392, "Secondary Safety System" and "Fall Preventer Devices" are specified additionally in this notice. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPNew instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps from Singapore, Belgium and Red Ensign Group Technical Forum (including the UK, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, the Isle of Man
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 dated 8 August 2011 and TEC-0861 dated on 11 August 2011, in relation to each flag states' instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps, the Administration of Singapore, Belgium and Red Ensign Group Technical Forum (including the UK, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar and the Isle of Man) have newly advised the instruction/agreement as follows. Instruction from the Administration of Singapore: For Singapore-registered ships, Unified Interpretation is applicable to ships of which keel is laid on or after 1 January 2012, however, excluding ships of which contract to build is signed before 10 December 2010. InstructiThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Mar 2021.
Fall Preventer Devises (FPDs) for the Hong Kong-registered vessels
The Hong Kong Government has notified ClassNK of the special requirement for fall preventer devises (FPDs) for lifeboats on board Hong Kong-registered vessels as follows. (a) With a view to reducing the accidental release of lifeboat, shipowners and managers of Hong Kong registered vessels are strongly urged to ensure that the lifeboats on their ships fitted with on-load release devices are equipped with fall preventer devices (FPD) as per paragraph 6 of the Guidelines for Evaluation and Replacement of Lifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems (MSC.1/Circ.1392), pending the evaluation which will be conducted in accordance with the above guidelines; and (b) Provided that the existing lifeboat release and retrieval systems have been evaluated (not later thaThis Technical Information became null and void on 29 Oct 2015.
Special requirements for emergency escape breathing device(EEBD) regarding Bahamas flagged vessels
The Bahamian Government has notified ClassNK of special requirements for emergency escape breathing device(EEBD) on board the Bahamas flagged vessels as follows. 1. SOLAS Chapter II-2 specifies the carriage requirement for EEBD in accommodation spaces as follows: (1) Cargo ships : Not less than two; (2) Passenger ships : Not less than two in each main vertical zone (3) Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers : In addition to the number specified in (2) above, not less than 2 in each main vertical zone. 2. The number and location of EEBD to be provided in the machinery spaces is available in IMO Circular MSC/Circ.1081. 3. All ships shall carry spare EEBDs that shall be located in a control station. The number of spares carried on board shallConfirmation 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 equipRecent 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 pointeFuel Sulphur Regulations in Turkish Ports, Inland Waterways and Territorial Waters
Republic of Turkey issued Circular No: 517/2011 and informed that the vessels on the quay of Turkish Ports and the inland vessels cannot use marine diesel whose Sulphur content exceeds 0.1% by mass as of 1 January 2012. Further, passenger vessels sailing in marine jurisdictions of Turkey cannot use marine fuels whose Sulphur content exceeds 1.5% by mass. For more detail, please refer to the attached Circular No: 517/2011. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Machinery Department Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2022 / 2023 Fax: +81-3-5226-2024 E-mail: mcd@classnk.or.jp Attachment: 1. Circular No: 517/2011This Technical Information became null and void on 14 Sep 2012.