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This Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Periodical Inspection and Maintenance of Fire-Fighting Systems and Portable Fire Extinguishers on board Malaysian Flag Vessels
With reference to the periodical inspection and maintenance of fire-fighting systems and portable fire extinguishers on board Malaysian flag vessels, the flag requirements have been informed by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0631 dated 14 June 2005. The Malaysian Government has notified ClassNK of the amended requirements as follows. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0631. 1. Periodical inspection and maintenance of fire-extinguishing system (General) (1) All types of permanently installed fire-fighting systems, all types of portable fire extinguishers and breathing apparatus air cylinders must be subjected to periodical inspection and maintenance every year, by authorized service ageThe Mediterranean Sea - Requirement for Ballast Water Management
BWM.2/Circ.35 has been issued by IMO to inform that a communication has been submitted from the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) regarding a ballast water management guideline in the sea area. The ships entering the Mediterranean Sea area are encouraged to apply the guidelines on a voluntary basis as from 1st January 2012. And the guideline includes ballast water exchange according to the standard set out in the D-1 Standard of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments. Each vessel calling at a port within the Mediterranean Sea area is required to have on board a Ballast Water Management Plan complying with requirements of the Guidelines for BaThis Technical Information became null and void on 10 Dec 2012.
Maintenance and inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Marshall Islands flagged ships
The Marshall Islands Government has informed ClassNK of Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev4/11, "Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection system and Appliances". The essential points of the Notice are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0630 is now superseded. The requirements only are shown below. As necessary, please refer to the original text of the Notice which is available on Marshall Islands Government Internet Homepage (http://www.register-iri.com). Main points of changes are as follows; 1. Fixed CO2 Fire-Extinguishing Systems - Hydrostatic testing of high pressure cylinders [Old] All cylinders at 20 years interval [New] 10% cylinders at 10 years interval. - Flexible hoses To be replaced at the intervals recommendLoad Line Mark for Vietnamese flagged vessel
Vietnam Register has notified ClassNK of "Guidance for loadline mark arrangement for a Vietnamese ship whose Loadline certificate is issued by a foreign class society" as attached. According to the Guidance, the mark of the Assigning Load Line Authority for all Vietnamese flagged vessels for which ClassNK has issued an International Load Line Certificate must be changed from "NK" to "VR and NK" by the following surveys: 1. For vessels with keels laid on or after 1 November 2011: Initial survey for International Load Line Certificate. 2. For vessels with keels laid before 1 November 2011: Periodical docking survey or first renewal survey for International Load Line Certificate after 1st November 2011, whichever occurs first. For any questions abIntroduction of the outcomes of MEPC62
A summary of the decisions taken at the sixty-second session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 62) held from 11 July 2011 to 15 July 2011 is provided below for your reference. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements The main mandatory requirements adopted at this session are as follows. (1) Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI: Mandatory requirement of Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and Ship Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) (reference is made to the Attachment 1) Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI making the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and the Ship Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) mandatory were adopted, and will become effective from 1 January 2013.(refer to the item 5. below) (2) Amendments to MARPOL Annex IV: Discharge requireThis Technical Information became null and void on 20 May 2021.
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 addChange on the Renewal method of Safety Management Certificate (SMC) and International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) (except Japanese flag vessels)
The revision of the ISM Code which came into effect on 1 July 2010 made it possible to extend the validity of existing SMC for 5 months by endorsement on it. ClassNK has revised the form of SMC to be issued on or after 1 July 2010 accordingly to include the column of endorsement for part B 13.13 of the ISM Code. Previously, ClassNK has been issuing short-term SMC valid for 5 months at completion of Renewal audit in the same way at Initial audit or Additional audit. As some of the ships which possess new form SMC are being into the range for renewal, the "Rules for the Audit and Registration of Safety Management Systems" has been revised in order to make it possible to extend the validity of existing SMC for 5 months by the attending auditor's endorsement onThis Technical Information became null and void on 25 Jun 2012.
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. The essential points of the Guidelines are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0511 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). Main points of changes are as follows; 1. Fixed CO2 Fire-Extinguishing Systems - Hydrostatic testing of high pressure cylinders [Old] AThis Technical Information became null and void on 26 Dec 2014.
Spare Charges, Additional Fire Extinguishers and Refilling of Extinguishers onboard the Panama flag vessels
The Panama Government informed ClassNK the special requirements for Spare Charges, Additional Fire Extinguishers and Refilling of Extinguishers onboard the Panama flag vessels (Merchant Marine Circular No.226) as follows. 1. Spare charges and Refilling for portable fire extinguishers (1) Spare charges shall be provided for 100% of the first 10 extinguishers and 50% of the remaining fire extinguishers capable of being recharged onboard. Not more than 60 total spare charges are required. Instructions for recharging should be carried onboard. (2) For fire extinguishers which can not be recharged onboard, additional portable fire extinguishers of the same quantity, type, capacity and number as determined in above (1) shall be provided. (3) Periodic refilliApplication of "Approved Method" to existing diesel engines under the provisions of MARPOL ANNEX VI - Certification of an Approved Method for MAN B&W S70MC and S50MC engines -
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0771 dated 13 May 2009, marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 5,000kW and a per cylinder displacement at or above 90 liters installed onboard ships constructed on or after 1 January 1990 but prior to 1 January 2000 are to comply with Tier I emission limits using an Approved Method, provided that an Approved Method for that engine has been certified by an Administration (Reg. 13.7.1 of ANNEX VI). In the case of the diesel engines described below, the Administration of Denmark has recently certified methods for reducing the NOx emission levels of each respective diesel engine as Approved Methods. Since the IMO has subsequently newly published relevant information on the Approved MetDesignation of United States Caribbean Emission Control Area under MARPOL ANNEX VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)
Information on Emission Control Areas (hereinafter referred to as ECA) specified in MARPOL ANNEX VI (hereinafter referred to as ANNEX VI) has already been provided in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0654 issued on 13 April 2006, No.TEC-0771 issued on 13 May 2009 and No.TEC-0832 issued on 11 November 2010. In this connection, the United States Caribbean Sea area has been designated as a new ECA in accordance with the amendments to ANNEX VI adopted at the 62nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 62) held in July 2011. The relevant information has been circulated by the IMO as the attached Resolution MEPC.202(62). This ClassNK Technical Information provides information relating to the above matter. 1. Sea area newly designateInformation for Boat Davit Limit Switches from the UK Government and Marshall Islands Government
The UK Government and Marshall Islands Government have noticed ClassNK of the information for the confirmation of boat davit limit switches. Please refer to the attached documents. 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. Information from UK Government: OAN 740 2. Information from Marshall Islands Government: MSA No.112-11This Technical Information became null and void on 4 Jun 2021.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Bahamas-registered ships
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (hereinafter mentioned as "BMA") has informed ClassNK of BMA Information Bulletin No.29 "Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD)" and No. 97 Rev.1 "Fire Fighting Equipment", which are in reference to maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Bahamas-registered ships. The essential points of the Guidelines are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0711 is now superseded. The requirements only are shown below. As necessary, please refer to the original text of the Guideline which is available on BMA Internet Homepage (http://www.bahamasmaritime.com). Main points of changes are as follows: 1. Fixed CO2 Fire-Extinguishing Systems - Hydrostatic testing of hAppraisal services for energy efficiency improvement of ships
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI making the "Energy Efficiency Design Index" (EEDI)*1) and the "Ship Efficiency Management Plan" (SEEMP)*2) mandatory were adopted at the 62nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 62) held in July 2011, and will become effective from 1 January 2013. ClassNK has already started to offer appraisal services related to improving the energy efficiency of ships prior to the effective date of the amendments. This ClassNK Technical Information provides information relating to the appraisal services along with a summary of the outcomes of MEPC 62. 1. Summary of MEPC 62 outcomes (1) Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI were adopted that make the EEDI and SEEMP mandatory. A brief outline of the amendments is given beThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Mar 2021.
Fall Preventer Devices (FPDs) for the Maltese Flagged vessels
The Maltese Government has notified ClassNK of the special requirement for fall preventer devices (FPDs) for lifeboats on board Maltese flagged vessels as follows. Quote (e-mail dated 17 June 2011 and 28 July 2011) Reference is being made to MSC Resolution 317(89), MSC Resolution 320(89), MSC.1/Circ.1392 and MSC.1/Circ.1327. This Directorate advises that Fall Preventer Devices should be provided onboard all Maltese ships that are equipped with lifeboat on-load release devices. Fall Preventer Devices shall remain in use until such time as the said devices have undergone the necessary Design Review and Performance Test, and have been either confirmed compliant with the relevant requirements of the revised Life-Saving Appliances Code or replaced witNew instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps from Maltese flag
As already advised by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 dated 8 August 2011, in relation to each flag state's instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps, the Administration of Malta has newly advised the instruction as follows. Instruction from the Administration of Malta: It is acceptable to apply Unified Interpretation IACS UI SC178 (rev.1) regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps as it is, i.e., apply for ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2012. Upon receiving the reply/instruction from flag states other than the above, please be advised that ClassNK Technical Information would be issued time to time. For any questions about the above, pleasEach flag state's reply/instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps
1. General The Maritime Safety Committee at the eighty-eighth session (MSC88) held in December 2010, approved the unified interpretation of the provision of chapter of the FSS Code Chapter 12.2.2.1.3 regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps as IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1388. According to this interpretation, it is stipulated that the suction should be submerged at the waterlines corresponding to the level of 2/3 immersion of the propeller at even keel and the arrival ballast condition without cargo and with 10% stores/fuel etc. And this interpretation is applied to ships constructed on or after 1 January 2012 (reference is made to the Attachment 1). This interpretation is based on the IACS Unified Interpretation (IACS UI), and in response to the aboThis Technical Information became null and void on 13 Aug 2013.
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 lisIntroduction of the outcomes of MSC89
A summary of the decisions taken at the eighty-ninth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 89) held from 11 May 2011 to 20 May 2011 is given hereunder for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements The main mandatory requirements adopted at this session are as follows. (1) SOLAS III/1.5 and LSA Code IV/4.4.7.6: lifeboat release and retrieval system The following SOLAS, LSA Code and relevant guidelines were adopted or approved with the aim of preventing an accident resulting in injury or death due to the unexpected falling of a lifeboat. (i) Amendments to the LSA Code IV/4.4.7.6 (reference is made to the Attachment 1) Amendments to the LSA Code were adopted, in which safety performance requirements for the release mechanism of lifeb----- No English version -----
The Japanese version of this TEC has been issued in order to inform readers of the Japanese Government's special requirements for Japanese flagged vessels, and no English version is available.Lifeboats and Liferafts pharmacies for vessels flying the Greek Flag
Greek Government has notified of lifeboat and liferaft pharmacies for vessels flying the Greek flag by "First Aid Medical Kits of Lifeboats and Liferafts" (4339.27/03/10) as follows. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes existing Technical Information No. TEC-0672 dated 28 September 2006. (1) The medical and sanitary materials that are contained in the pharmacies of the lifeboats and liferafts of the ships, have to be approved by the National Medical Organization according to Document from National Medical Organization 34311/02-06-2005 and YEN/DEEP/DEPT. EY letter with ref. no. 1426/98/23/-09/1998. (2) In case the vessel is outside Greece during the expiry date of the medicines of the lifeboats or liferafts and the supply of new medical mateThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Carriage of immersion suits on cargo ships flying Hong Kong Flag
With regard to the carriage of immersion suits on the Hong Kong flagged ships, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0667 dated 6 July 2006 has been issued. Recently, the Government has notified of the additional instruction of immersion suits for the stored position of the additional liferaft required by SOLAS Reg.III/31.1.4. In response, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0667 paragraph 1 has been modified as follows. (1) At least two immersion suits should be provided in wheel house and engine control room respectively as additional immersion suits. The same number of immersion suits as life-jackets at the wheel house and engine control room are required (i.e. if 3 life-jackets are required at the wheel house then 3 immersion suits are required atNew Guideline related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MOU) for Panamanian Ships of 20 years of age or more
Panama Maritime Authority has notified ClassNK of Merchant Marine Circular No.221 (hereinafter, the circular) related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter Paris MOU) as per attached. It was requested to arrange the occasional survey for all vessels of twenty (20) years of age or more, which are calling at a port or operating within the ports of country members to the Paris MOU in the Technical Information No. TEC-0759 dated 19 December 2008. As per the circular, it is not necessary to arrange the occasional survey. However, ClassNK would like to simply remind that it is stated in the circular that the General Directive of Merchant Marine can consider to request an Occasional Inspection to every vessel of 20 years or more of constructioReplacement of IAPP Certificate due to change in procedure for completing Supplement
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0771 dated 13 May 2009, in accordance with Reg. 14 of MARPOL Annex VI, the sulphur content limit value for a fuel oil used outside of an Emission Control Area will be changed from 4.50% m/m to 3.50% m/m on 1 January 2012 and will be effective thereafter. Required sulphur content limit values are described in section 2.3 of the Supplement to the IAPP Certificate using a check box form. So far, only the check box for the sulphur content limit value which is applicable at the time of issuance of the Certificate has been ticked off. Therefore, whenever a new sulphur content limit values is enforced, the IAPP Certificate needs to be replaced each time. However, the IMO MEPC 61 agreed that section 2Guideline for measurement of dose rate for ships in Japanese ports
The need for the information on radiation dose rate for ships from Japan has been on the increase at the ports outside Japan since the aftermath of damage on the Fukushima nuclear power plant caused by the earthquake on 11 March 2011 and subsequent Tsunami. In the face of this need, Japanese Government (MLIT: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) has developed the guideline on radiation measurement for ships in order to provide foreign port authority with proper access to accurate data. Attestation for radiation dose rate will be issued if the measurement is conducted based on the guideline. ClassNK is requested by MLIT to issue an attestation in case where the measurement is conducted in Port of Keihin Yokohama Area. In this contexLatest 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 English version -----
The Japanese version of this TEC has been issued in order to inform readers of the Japanese Government's special requirements for Japanese flagged vessels, and no English version is available.Special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment on board Isle of Man Flagged vessels
The Isle of Man Government has noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment on board Isle of Man flagged vessels (MANX SHIPPING NOTICE (MSN 011/Amended December 2010)). Bull Dog / Cable Grips are not acceptable. Where these terminations are found to have been used on primary load-bearing terminations, arrangements are to be made by the operators to have them replaced Wedge sockets etc. And this requirement is to be applied to all ships regardless of date of construction. The compliance with this regulation is confirmed at the next SE survey after on or 10 March 2011 in respect of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK)Application of "Approved Method" to existing diesel engines under the provisions of Revised MARPOL ANNEX VI - Certification of an Approved Method for WARTSILA RTA engines -
As already advised by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0771 dated 13 May 2009, marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 5,000 kW and a per cylinder displacement at or above 90 litres installed on ships constructed on or after 1 January 1990 but prior to 1 January 2000 are to comply with Tier I emission limits using an Approved Method, provided that an Approved Method for that engine has been certified by an Administration (Reg. 13.7.1 of ANNEX VI). On 4 February 2011, the Administration of Germany notified the IMO that they had certified an Approved Method for the WARTSILA RTA engines listed in the table below. As a result, on 17 February 2011, the IMO published the related information in MEPC.1/Circ.743 as shown in Attachment 1. (ThisProvision and Display of Manoeuvring Information on board Liberian Flag Ships - Revised -
Regarding provision and display of manoeuvring information on board ships as required by IMO Resolution A.601(15), The Liberian Government notified ClassNK that Liberian flag ships are not required to be supplied with the manoeuvering booklet. The Liberian flag ships need only be supplied with the Pilot Card and the Wheelhouse Poster. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes existing Technical Information No. TEC-0465 dated 25 June 2002. 1. Applicable ships and Manoeuvering Information (i) All new ships need to be supplied with the Pilot Card. The Pilot Card should be available on the bridge for use by the pilot. (ii) All new ships of 100 meter in length and over, and all new chemical tankers and gas carriers regardless of size, need to be sup----- No English version -----
The Japanese version of this TEC has been issued in order to inform readers of the Japanese Government's special requirements for Japanese flagged vessels, and no English version is available.Carriage of cargoes which may liquefy
Recently, the serious accidents have been reported that some ships carrying Iron Ore Fines or Nickel Ore have capsized primarily because of liquefaction of their cargoes. In order to avoid such accidents, the IMSBC Code is now applicable to all ships as mandatory requirements since 1 January 2011. The cargoes which may liquefy are categorized as Group A. When the moisture content of such cargoes is exceeding its transportable moisture limit (TML), loading shall not be allowed. The cargoes not listed in the IMSBC Code, such as Iron Ore Fines or Nickel Ore, will be provisionally risk-assessed by the authority of the port of loading. If the authority assesses cargo at risk of liquefaction, loading limitation as Group A shall be imposed. The Indian AdministraProhibition of carriage and use as fuel of heavy grade oils in the Antarctic area (MARPOL Annex I Reg.43)
Amendments to MARPOL Annex I [Resolution MEPC.189(60)] was adopted at IMO MEPC 60 on 26 March 2010. This amendment will enter into force on 1 August 2011. On or after that date, the carriage in bulk as cargo or carriage and use as fuel of the following oils will be prohibited in the Antarctic area, as defined in Annex I, regulation 1.11.7. 1. crude oils having a density at 15°C higher than 900 kg/m3 2. oils, other than crude oils, having a density at 15°C higher than 900 kg/m3 or a kinematic viscosity at 50°C higher than 180 mm2/s; or 3. bitumen, tar and their emulsions When prior operations have included the carriage or use of oils listed above, the cleaning or flushing of tanks or pipelines is not required. For any questions about----- No English version -----
The Japanese version of this TEC has been issued in order to inform readers of the Japanese Government's special requirements for Japanese flagged vessels, and no English version is available.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 repaiPanamanian flagged ships carrying Solid Bulk Cargoes other than Grain
The Panamanian Government informed ClassNK that all Panamanian flagged ships carrying Solid Bulk Cargoes other than Grain should be provided with a relevant Statement of Compliance with the IMSBC Code by the first periodical survey after 1 January 2011. (MERCHANTMARINE CIRCULAR MMC-214) It is described that the ships not having BC Code fitness certification or IMSBC Code fitness certification and which will carry Solid Bulk Cargoes other than Grain should have IMSBC Code fitness certification before loading on or after the effective date of 1 January 2011 in MERCHANTMARINE CIRCULAR MMC-214. On the other hand, ClassNK confirmed that it is acceptable to be provided the IMSBC Code fitness certification by the first periodical survey after 1 January 2011 from----- No English version -----
The Japanese version of this TEC has been issued in order to inform readers of the Japanese Government's special requirements for Japanese flagged vessels, and no English version is available.Amendment of requirement to different classes of dangerous goods except solid dangerous goods in bulk in regulation II-2/19 of SOLAS 1974
At the 85th Session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 85), Resolution MSC.269(85) was adopted in order to amend the requirements related to the carriage of dangerous goods in the regulation II-2/19 of SOLAS 1974. Table 19.3 - Application of the requirements to different classes of dangerous goods except solid dangerous goods in bulk is amended by the Resolution. Please refer to the attachment 1. about the Table 19.3.(The amendment are indicated in Italics.) Regarding the retroactive application to ships constructed before 1 January 2011, it has been specified that a survey is to be carried out to verify compliance with the new requirement by the first renewal survey of the ships on or after 1 January 2011. Please fill out application form as attThis Technical Information became null and void on 29 Nov 2013.
Implementation of Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) (Excluding Japanese-flagged ships)
Paragraphs 2.2.3 and 2.2.4 relating to the Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) were added to SOLAS Chapter V/19 at MSC86 in June 2009. A Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) required to be installed on all ships from 1 July 2011. This ClassNK Technical Information is intended to provide information regarding the requirements related to the implementation of BNWAS for seagoing ships. 1. Applicable ships These new requirements shall apply to the following types of ships: (1) All cargo ships of 150GT and upwards; and (2) Passenger ships irrespective of size. 2. Application due date The due dates for ships to be fitted with a BNWAS are as follows: (1) Ships constructed on or after 1 July 2011, not later than the initial SafetyThe remotely located survival craft (liferaft required by SOLAS Chapter III/31.1.4) flying Isle of Man Flag
Isle of Man Government has notified of the remotely located survival craft (liferaft required by SOLAS ChapterIII/31.1.4) for that flagged ships as follows. According to the interpretation contained in IMO circular MSC.1/Circ. 1243, the area where the remotely located survival craft, required by regulation 31.1.4 of SOLAS Chapter III, is stowed should be provided with: 1. a minimum number of 2 lifejackets and 2 immersion suits; 2. adequate means of illumination complying with SOLAS regulation III/16.7, either fixed or portable, which should be capable of illuminating the liferaft stowage position as well as the area of water into which the liferaft should be launched. Portable lights, when used, should have brackets to permit their positioning on both"Approved Method" applied to existing diesel engines under provisions of Revised MARPOL ANNEX VI - Certification of an Approved Method for MAN B&W S70MC -
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0771 dated 13 May 2009, marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 5,000 kW and a per cylinder displacement at or above 90 litres installed on ships constructed on or after 1 January 1990 but prior to 1 January 2000 shall comply with the emission limits of Tier I using an Approved Method, provided that an Approved Method for that engine has been certified by an Administration (Reg. 13.7.1 of ANNEX VI). On 5 October 2010, the Administration of Denmark notified IMO that they had certified an Approved Method for MAN B&W S70MC. As a result, on 19 October 2010, IMO has published the related information in MEPC.1/Circ.738 (This is the first case that an Approved Method was certified by anProcedure 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 monSTS Operations Plan required by Amendments to MARPOL Annex I (Regulation for the prevention of pollution by oil) (For non-Japanese flag ships)
Resolution MEPC.186(59) was adopted at MEPC 59 and contains a new Chapter 8 to MARPOL Annex I on the prevention of pollution during the transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea. The new regulation requires oil tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above engaged in the transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea (STS Operations) to have a proper STS Operations Plan approved by the Administration or duly recognized organization (RO) maintained onboard. This ClassNK Technical Information provides information about the requirements of STS Operations Plan with approval procedure by ClassNK. 1. Application Any oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above involved in STS Operations (except bunkering operations and oil transfer operations associated withInformation for Life-saving appliances (Lifebuoy, Thermal Protective Aid) from the U.K. Government
The U.K. Government has noticed ClassNK of the following information (SAFETY ALERT-TECHNICAL No.32, No.33 and No.34) for the Life-saving appliances (Lifebuoy, Thermal Protective Aid). Please refer to the attached documents. 1. Recommendation of confirming safety condition for Lifebuoy (Eval ,Type 558, manufactured by E.G Vallianatos S.P.A., Athens in November 2004) 2. Calling for attention for Thermal Protective Aid (Type MF206B, manufactured by BCB International Ltd) 3. Information of above 1 from the U.K. Government with the manufacturer's instruction. 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, TDesignation of North American Emission Control Area under MARPOL ANNEX VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)
Information on Emission Control Areas (hereinafter referred to as ECA) specified in MARPOL ANNEX VI (hereinafter referred to as ANNEX VI) has already been provided in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0654 issued on 13 April 2006 and No.TEC-0771 issued on 13 May 2009. In this connection, the North American area has been designated as a new ECA in accordance with the amendments to ANNEX VI adopted at the 60th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 60) held in March 2010. The relevant information has been circulated by the IMO as Resolution MEPC.190(60). This ClassNK Technical Information provides information relating to the above matter. 1. Sea area newly designated as ECA The sea area within 200 nautical miles from the coAnnex I of MARPOL 73/78 Oil residue (sludge) service tank listed in the Supplement to IOPP Certificate and new form of the Supplement
1. Oil residue (sludge) service tank listed in the Supplement to IOPP Certificate MEPC.187(59), amendments to MARPOL Annex I, which will enter into force on 1 January 2011, defines that "Oil residue (sludge) tank means a tank which holds oil residue (sludge) from which sludge may be disposed directly through the standard discharge connection or any other approved means of disposal". Oil residue (sludge) service tanks (Waste Oil Service Tank, Waste Oil Settling Tank, etc) which holds sludge prior to incineration and has no connection to the standard discharge connection through sludge pump had been understood as they were not "Oil residue (sludge) tanks" and had been listed under paragraph 3.2.3 "Tank for mixing oil residues with fuel oil" of the SuppleVoyage Repairs and Maintenance
As informed by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0379 dated 17 October 2000, Guidelines for the Survey and Voyage Repairs based on IACS UR Z13 "Voyage Repairs and Maintenance" has been established. Please be informed that this guideline as well as UR Z13 was partly amended. Where repairs to hull, machinery or equipment, which affect or may affect classification, are going to be carried out by a riding crew during a voyage, they are to be planned in advance. A complete repair procedure including the extent of proposed repair and the need for the surveyor's attendance during the voyage is to be submitted to and agree upon by the Surveyor reasonably in advance, except in extreme emergency circumstances. Failure to notify ClassNK, in advance of the repThis Technical Information became null and void on 3 Sep 2013.