I - Amendments to SOLAS Convention
Application of the amendments whose summary is highlighted in magenta is retroactive.
Convention
Ref.
into force
Entry
New
ship
Existing Type of ship
Summary
Origine
I.1 – SOLAS requirement
applicable to All Ships
SOLAS
II-1/3-5
01/01/20
11
X
X
All
From 1 January 2011, for all ships,
new installation of materials which
contain asbestos shall be prohibited
MSC.282(8
6)
SOLAS
II-1/35-
1
01/01/20
11
X
X
All
Reference and compliance to
regulations 2/20.6.1.4 and
II-2/20.6.1.5 (means to prevent
blockage of drainage arrangements)
is added in reg.II-1/35-1
MSC.282(8
6)
SOLAS
V/19
01/01/20
11
X
X
All
Ships on international voyages shall
be fitted with an ECDIS, applicability
depending on date of built and
tonnage
- passenger ships > 500 gt
constructed on or after 1 July 2012;
- tankers > 3,000 gt constructed on
or
after 1 July 2012;
- cargo ships, other than tankers, >
10,000 gt constructed on or after 1
July 2013;
- cargo ships, other than tankers, >
3,000 gt but < 10,000 gt
constructed on or after 1 July 2014;
- passenger ships > 500 gt
constructed
before 1 July 2012, not later than
the first survey* on or after 1 July
2014;
- tankers > 3,000 gt constructed
before 1 July 2012, not later than
the first survey* on or after 1 July
2015;
- cargo ships, other than tankers, >
50,000 gt constructed before 1 July
2013, not later than the first survey*
on or after 1 July 2016;
- cargo ships, other than tankers, >
20,000 gt but < 50,000 gt
constructed before 1 July 2013, not
later than the first survey* on or
after 1 July 2017;
- cargo ships, other than tankers, >
10,000 gt but < 20,000 gt
constructed before 1 July 2013, not
later than the first survey* on or
after 1 July 2018
MSC.282(8
6)
SOLAS
V/19
01/01/20
11
X
X
All
Ships shall be fitted with a bridge
navigational watch alarm system
(BNWAS) is required as follows,
- cargo ships >150 gt and
passenger ships irrespective of size
constructed on or after 1 July 2011;
- passenger ships irrespective of
MSC.282(8
6)
size constructed before 1 July 2011,
not
later than the first survey* after 1
July 2012;
- cargo ships > 3,000 gt constructed
before 1 July 2011, not later than
the first survey* after 1 July 2012;
- cargo ships > 500 gt but < 3,000
gt constructed before 1 July 2011,
not later than the first survey* after
1 July 2013; and
- cargo ships > 150 gt but < 500 gt
constructed before 1 July 2011, not
later than the first survey after 1
July 2014.
SOLAS
V/18
01/01/20
11
X
All
Integrated Navigation Systems
(INS) installed on or after 1 January
2011 should conform to
performance standards not inferior
to those specified in MSC.252(83)
MSC.252(8
3)
I.2 - SOLAS requirement
applicable to Cargo Ships
SOLAS
II-1/3-
10
01/01/20
12
X
Bulk
carrier / oil
tanker
length >
150 m
Paragraph 3-10 is added “Goal
Based Standards” apply to oil
tankers of 150 m in length and
above and to bulk carriers of 150 m
in length and above, constructed
with single deck, top-side tanks and
hopper side tanks in cargo spaces,
excluding ore carriers and
combination carriers for which the
building contract is placed on or
after 1 July 2016 or the delivery of
which is on or after 1 July 2020.
MSC.290(8
7)
SOLAS
II-1/3-
10
01/01/20
12
X
Bulk
carrier / oil
tanker
length >
150 m
International Goal-based Ship
Construction Standards for Bulk
Carriers and Oil Tankers
MSC.287(8
7)
SOLAS
II-1/3-
11
01/01/20
12
X
Crude oil
tankers
New regulation 3-11 "Corrosion
protection of cargo oil tanks of
crude oil tankers" - Apply to tankers
of 5,000 tonnes dwt and above for
which the building contract is placed
on or after 1 January 2013 or the
delivery of which is on or after 1
January 2016
MSC.291(8
7)
SOLAS
II-1/3-
11
01/01/20
12
X
Crude oil
tankers
Performance standard for protective
coatings - for in cargo oil tanks
during the construction of new
crude oil tankers
MSC.288(8
7)
SOLAS
II-1/3-
11
01/01/20
12
X
Crude oil
tankers
Performance standard for
alternative means of corrosion
protection for cargo oil tanks of
crude oil tankers = technical
requirements for the minimum
standard for means of corrosion
protection or utilization of corrosion
resistant material other than
protective coating
MSC.289(8
7)
SOLAS
II-
2/1.2.2
01/01/20
12
X
Tanker
Reg II-2/4.5.7.1 is now applicable to
ships constructed before
01/07/2002 = tankers shall be
equipped with at least one portable
instrument for measuring flammable
vapour concentrations together with
spares + means of calibration.
MSC.291(8
7)
SOLAS
II-2/5.7
01/01/20
12
X
20000 dwt
Tanker >
Paragraph 5.7 is replaced and new
5.7.3 is added = oil tankers >
20,000 tonnes dwt, constructed on
or after 1 January 2012, shall be
provided with a fixed hydrocarbon
gas detection system complying
with the FSS Code for measuring
hydrocarbon gas concentrations in
all ballast tanks and void spaces of
double-hull and double-bottom
spaces adjacent to the cargo tanks,
including the forepeak tank and any
other tanks and spaces under the
bulkhead deck adjacent to cargo
tanks. Oil tankers provided with
constant operative inerting systems
for such spaces need not be
equipped with such a system.
MSC.291(8
7)
I.3 – SOLAS Requirement
applicable to PASSENGER SHIPS
N/A
II - Amendments to the LSA Code and FSS Code
Convention Reference
Entry
into
force
New Existing
Type of
ship
Summary
Origin
LSA Code Chapter IV
01/01/20
12
X
All
Carrying capacity of Rigid and
Inflatable Liferafts to be
calculated with an average
Mass of 82.5 kg (instead of 72
kg previously)
MSC.293(
87)
Amendments to FSS Code: apply only to ships constructed on or after the date on which the amendments
enter into force.
Convention Reference
Entry
into
force
New Existing
Type of
ship
Summary
Origin
FSS Code Chapter 10
01/01/20
12
X
All
Revised CHAPTER 10 – Sample
Extraction Smoke Detection
Systems - applicable to ships
constructed on or after 1 January
2012.
MSC.292(
87)
FSS Code Chapter 16
01/01/20
12
X
Tanker
New Chapter 12 - Specifications
for fixed hydrocarbon gas
detection systems as required by
SOLAS Ch. II-2
MSC.292(
87)
III - Amendments to the HSC Code
Convention Reference
Entry
into
force
New Existing
Type of
ship
Summary
Origine
HSC Code Ch 7.17
01/01/20
11
X
HSC
Craft constructed on or after 1
July 2002 but before 1 January
2011, with cargo spaces
intended for the carriage of
packaged dangerous goods,
shall comply with 7.13.3. New
Table 7.17-3
MSC.271(
85)
IV- Amendments to MARPOL Convention
Application of the amendments whose summary is highlighted in magenta is retroactive.
Convention Reference
Entry
into
force
New Existing
Type of
ship
Summary
Origine
MARPOL
Annex I
Reg.1
01/01/20
11
X
X
All
New definitions of Oil residue
(sludge), Oil residue (sludge)
tank, Oily bilge water, Oily
bilge water holding tank
MEPC.187(
59)
MARPOL
Annex I
Reg.12
01/01/20
11
X
X
All
Wording has been modified in
accordance with new
definitions. Oil residue (sludge)
: to be provided with a
designated pump for disposal
that is capable of taking
suction from the oil residue
(sludge) tank(s); and shall
have no discharge
connections to the bilge
system, oily bilge water
holding tank(s), tank top or oily
water separators except that
the tank(s) may be fitted with
drains, with manually operated
self-closing valves and
arrangements for subsequent
visual monitoring of the settled
water, that lead to an oily bilge
water holding tank or bilge
well, or an alternative
arrangement, provided such
arrangement does not connect
directly to the bilge piping
system.
MEPC.187(
59)
MARPOL
Annex I
IOPP
Certificate
01/01/20
11
X
X
All
Section of 3 of the Supplement
to the IOPP Certificate, Form A
and Form B, is modified
MEPC.187(
59)
MARPOL
Annex I
Chapter 8
01/01/20
11
X
X
Oil tankers
> 150 gt
involved in
STS
operation
New Chapter 8 – Prevention of
pollution during transfer of oil
cargo between oil tankers at
sea. Apply to oil tankers >
150gt engaged in the transfer
of oil cargo between oil
tankers at sea and their STS
operations conducted on or
after 1 April 2012.
MEPC.186(
59)
Annex I
11
> 150 gt
involved in
STS
operation
operations shall carry on
board a STS operations Plan,
not later than the date of the
first annual, intermediate or
renewal survey of the ship to
be carried out on or after 1
January 2011. Each STS Plan
shall be approved by the
Administration.
59)
MARPOL
Annex I
Chapter 9
01/08/20
11
X
X
all
New Chapter 9 “Special
requirements for the use or
carriage of oils in the Antarctic
area”
MEPC.189(
60)
MARPOL
Annex VI
Reg.13 &
14
01/08/20
11
X
X
all
The North American area is an
emission control area (ECA)
for the purpose of Reg.13
(Nox) and Reg.14 (Sox)
MEPC.190(
60)
VI- Other instruments
Convention Reference
Entry
into
force
New Existing Type of ship
Summary
Origine
IMSBC Code
01/01/20
11
X
X
All
The new IMSBC Code
supersedes BC Code.
Mandatory application fm
01/01/2011
MSC.268(
85)
MSC.81(70) Parts 1&2
01/01/20
12
X
all
Testing of LSA = Carrying
capacity of prototypes
calculated with an average
Mass of 82.5 kg (instead of
72 kg previously)
MSC.295(
87)
Assembly A.1024(26)
01/01/20
11
X
Polar
Guidelines for ships
operating in polar waters -
for ships constructed on or
after 1 January 2011 and
application encouraged for
ships constructed before 1
January 2011
A.1024(26
)
BLU Code
01/01/20
11
X
X
bulk carrier
Amendments to the Code of
Practice for the Safe Loading
and Unloading of Bulk
Carriers
MSC.304(
87)
BWM
Section B
B-3.1.3
31/12/20
11
X
Ships
constructed in
or after 2009
with ballast
capacity less
than 5000 m3
Ballast water treatment (D2)
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Subject Coming into Force Source Content Remarks
Ballast Water
Convention 12 months after ratification by 30 states
Ballast Water
Convention certificate, BW record book, Administration approved ballast water management plan; ships (depending on the year of built) must
all ships pay attention to
representing 35% of world gt
not yet in force
comply with the ballast water exchange standard or b.w. performance standard, approved treatment systems for the performance standard already existing additional national or local legislations by US, Canada, Australia, Chile, Israel, New Zealand, Buenos Aires, Scapa Flow, Vancouver
Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships after ratification by 15 states which represent not less than 40% of world fleet tonnage and which recycling capacity is not less than 3% of their combined gt (over the last 10 years)
not yet in force
Hong Kong Convention
Requirements for Shipowners: - Restriction of Materials for any installations, re-fits, ... (TBT, PCB, ...) - Inventory of Hazardous Materials (Booklets to be maintained over the lifetime of the ship)
- Surveys and Certification
- Final Survey (before ship recycling)
for all ships of 500 gt and upwards on international voyages Maritime Labour Convention expected for 2011/2012 enter into force requirement: ratification by 30 ILO Member States which hold 33% World Tonnage,
status of ratification not yet in force
ILO Maritime Labour Convention
The ILO's Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 provides comprehensive rights and
protection at work for the world's more than 1.2 million seafarers. The new labour standard consolidates and updates more than 65 international labour standards related to seafarers adopted over the last 80 years. The Convention sets out seafarers' rights to decent conditions of work on a wide range of subjects, and aims to be globally applicable, easily understandable, readily updatable and uniformly enforced. It has been designed to become a global instrument known as the "fourth pillar" of the international regulatory regime for quality shipping, complementing the key Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Source: ILO
- all ships
Emergency Towing
Procedures 1 January 2012 MSC.256(84)
Ships shall be provided with a ship-specific emergency towing procedure. Such a procedure shall be carried aboard the ship for use in emergency situations and shall be based on existing arrangements and equipment available on board the ship.
- for cargo ships.
Amendment to SOLAS II-2 Reg.19
(Dangerous Goods)
1 January 2011 MSC.269(85)Amendments to SOLAS
Ships carrying Dangerous Goods have to observe some amendments in Regulation 19, e.g. issuance of new DOC for DG, Changes in Table 19.3 and other minor amendments.
- all ships carrying DG
Amendment to MARPOL, Annex I
1 January 2011 MEPC.186(59)MARPOL Annex I, New Chapter 8
Every Oil Tanker of 150 gt and upwards has to hold a Ship-to-Ship Operations Plan, approved by the Administration.
- all oil tankers of 150 gt upwards not later than the first survey after 1 January 2011
Revised MARPOL, Annex I
1 January 2011 MEPC.187(59)MARPOL Annex I
New definitions has been added for Oil Residue (Sludge), Oil Residue (Sludge) Tank, Oily Bilge Water and Oily Bilge Water Holding Tank. Further, prohibited pumping operations between bilge system and sludge tanks and the dealing with the disposal of oil residues (sludge) are described. Finally amendments of the Oil Record Book are required.
- all ships
International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code
(IMSBC Code) 1 January 2011
MSC.268(85)
IMSBC Code
MSC.269(85)
Amendments to SOLAS
BC Code will be replaced by the IMSBC Code and becomes mandatory for all ships carrying solid bulk cargoes
- all ships carrying solid bulk cargoes
Bridge
Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
1 January 2011 SOLAS, Amendments 2008/2009,
Chapter V, Regulation 19 seeMSC.282(86)
The purpose of a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) is to monitor bridge activity and detect operator disability which could lead to marine accidents. The system monitors the awareness of the Officer of the Watch (OOW) and automatically alerts the Master or another qualified OOW if for any
- cargo ships of 500gt up to 3000gt, constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the 1st
reason the OOW becomes incapable of performing the OOW's duties. This purpose is achieved by a series of indications and alarms to alert first the OOW and, if he is not responding, then to alert the Master or another qualified OOW. Additionally, the BNWAS may provide the OOW with a means of calling for immediate assistance, if required.
For more info refer to:
www.bnwas.com and
IMO Resolution MSC.128(75) - Performance Standards for BNWAS (89 kB)
survey after 1 July 2013 - cargo ships of 3,000gt and upwards, constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2012 (for smaller ships and other ship types refer to SOLAS) Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) 1 January 2011 SOLAS, Amendments 2008/2009, Chapter V, Regulation 19 seeMSC.282(86)
Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) means a navigation information system which with adequate back-up arrangements can be accepted as complying with the up-to-date chart required by regulations V/19 and V/27 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended, by displaying selected information from a system electronic navigational chart (SENC) with positional information from navigation sensors to assist the mariner in route planning and route monitoring, and if required display additional navigation-related information.
Refer to: MSC.232(82)- Revised Performance Standards for ECDIS
- tankers of 3,000gt and upwards, constructed before 1 July 2012, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2015 - cargo ships of 50,000gt and upwards, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2016 - cargo ships of 20,000gt up to 50,000gt, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2017 - cargo ships of 10,000gt up to 20,000gt, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2018 Ozone Depleting Substances 1 July 2010 Revised MARPOL Annex VI MSC.176(58)
"... Each ship holding an IAPP Certificate shall maintain a list of equipment containing ozone depleting substances or an Ozon Depleting Substances Record Book when fitted with rechargeable systems which contain ozon depleting substances."
- all ships
Adult Lifejackets 1 July 2010 Revised SOLAS Ch.III, Reg.7, Para 2.1.5
MSC.201(81)
"if the adult lifejackets provided are not designed to fit persons weighting up to 140 kg and with a chest girth of up to 1,750 mm, a sufficient number of suitable accessories shall be available on board to allow them to be secured to such persons."
- all ships
Risk Assessment 1 July 2010 Revised ISM Code 2010 Edition
MSC.273(85)
- Safety Management Objectives should assess all identified risks to its ships, personnel and the environment and establish appropriate safeguards ...
- The Company should establish procedures, plans and instructions, including checklists as appropriate, for key shipboard operations concerning the safety of the personnel, ship and protection of the environment ... - The Company should identify potential emergency shipboard situations, and establish procedures to respond to them ...
- all ships
Volatile Organic Compound Management Plan
1 July 2010 Revised MARPOL Annex VI
MEPC.176(58)
Tankers carrying crude oild, are required to have on board and implement a Volatile Organic Compound Management Plan approved by the Administration
- crude oil tankers - (gas carriers)
MARSIG has created an own VOC plan based on MEPC.185(59) China - Requirement to contract with a local clean up contractor 1 March 2010 Regulations of the People's Republic of China source:
Swedish Club Circular
operators of ships must conclude a pollution cleanup operation contract with an approved pollution cleanup company
- ships carrying polluting and hazardous liquid in bulk - other ships of above 10,000 GT IMDG Code Amdt.
34-08 1 January 2010
IMDG Code, GGVSee, VkBl. 26/2009
Regulations for the transport of Dangerous
Goods. - all ships carrying Dangerous Goods
2 separate CO2 release stations
first schedules dry-docking
after 1 January 2010
FSS Code Ch.5, §2.2.2
Ships built before 1 July 2002 and fitted with a fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system for the protection of machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms shall be provided with 2 separate controls for releasing CO2 into a protected space.
- all ships built before 1 July 2002
Emergency Towing
Procedures 1 January 2010 MSC.256(84)
Ships shall be provided with a ship-specific emergency towing procedure. Such a procedure shall be carried aboard the ship for use in emergency situations and shall be based on existing arrangements and equipment available on board the ship.
- for tankers - for passenger ships
General Permit for
vessel's in US trade 19 September 2009 Federal Register Notice, Vol 73, No.249
summary of permit requirements: 19 December 2008 - publication of final General Permit regulations,
6 February 2009 - date effective, 19 February 2009 - requirements for inspections, recordkeeping and reporting to be met,
19 June 2009 - start submission period for Notice of Intent,
19 September 2009 - Deadline for submission of Notice of Intent!
For the transitional period from now until 19 September 2009 all vessels are provisionally covered by General Permit, but requirements for recordkeeping and reporting have to be observed!
all ships
Material Safety Data Sheet for MARPOL
Annex I Cargoes 1 July 2009
SOLAS VI/5-1,
MSC.239(83) MSC.150(77)
Ships carrying MARPOL Annex I cargoes, as defined in Appendix I to Annex I of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, and marine fuel oils shall be provided with a Material Safety Data Sheet prior to the loading of such cargoes based on the recommendations developed by the Organization.
all ships
Revised Performance
Standards for ECDIS1 January 2009 SOLAS V/19,MSC.232(82)
... in addition to the general requirements set out in resolution A.694(17), the presentation requirements set out in resolution MSC.191(79), ECDIS equipment should meet the requirements of these standards and follow the relevant guidelines on ergonomic principles adopted by the Organization applies to all ECDIS equipment like dedicated standalone workstation or multifunction workstation as part if an INS Company and Registered Owner ID Number 1 January 2009 SOLAS XI-1/3-1, MSC.194(80)
every company and registered owner shall be provided with an identification number which conforms to the IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme adopted by the Organization. The company identification number shall be inserted on the certificates and certified copies thereof issued under regulation IX/4 and section A/19.2 or A/19.4 of the ISPS Code. all ships request of such ID Numbers at Lloyd's Register Fairplay Amendments to Damage Stability Requirements 1 January 2009 SOLAS II-1,
MSC.194(80) different requirements as per MSC.194(80)
all new ships (cargo ships over 80m)
Long Range Identification and
Tracking System 31 December 2008
SOLAS XI-2/14,
MSC.202(81)
... shall be fitted with a system to
automatically transmit information to enable, subject to the provisions of paragraph 5, the identification and tracking of the ship by Contructing Governments
all vessels, except ships certified for operations exclusively in sea area A1
Bunkers Convention 21 November 2008Bunkers Convention ... requires to maintain insurance or other financial security, such as the guarantee of a bank or similar financial institution, to cover the liability of the registered owner for pollution damage in an amount equal to the limits of liability under the applicable
all ships over 1,000 gross tonnage
national or international limitation regime, but in all cases, not exceeding an amount calculated in accordance with the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, as amended.
Sewage Prevention 27 September 2008 MARPOL Annex IVMEPC.115(51)
approved sewage treatment plant, approved sewage comminuting and desinfecting system or sewage holding tank; certification process
... more
all ships
Anti Fouling Systems 17 September 2008
Intern.Conventionon the control of harmful antifouling systems on ships
ships must remove organotin anti-fouling systems from the hull or apply a sealer coat; certification and anti-fouling record required without annual or intermediate surveys Further EU Regulation 782/2003 has to be observed which requires TBT free coatings since 1 January 2008!
all ships of 400gt and above
Automatic
Identification System
(AIS) 1 July 2008 SOLAS V-Reg.19 ships must be fitted with an AIS
all ships constructed before 2002 and not engaged in international voyages Water Level
Detectors 1 January 2007 SOLAS II-1/23-3MSC.194(80)
... shall be fitted with water level detectors until the first intermediate or renewal survey after 1 Jan 2007 not later than 31 Dec 2009
existing single hold cargo ships other than bulk carriers constructed before 1 Jan 2007
Regulation Implementation on Sulphur Content of Marine Fuel
(applicable to ships which are not fitted with an exhaust gas cleaning system)
Type of Fuel Trade Area Sulphur Content Regulation Entry into Force
any Marine Fuel worldwide 4.5% m/m MARPOL Annex VI in force Marine Diesel Oil (MDO: DMB
and DMC) EU Waters 1.5% m/m EU Directive 2005/33 in force
Marine Gas Oil (MGO: DMX
and DMA) EU Waters 0.1% m/m EU Directive 1999/32 in force
Marine Gas Oil (MGO) and
Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) within 24 nm of California Shore 1.5% m/m California Air Resource Board in force Marine Gas Oil (MGO) within 24 nm of California Shore 1.5% m/m California Air Resource Board in force Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) within 24 nm of California Shore 0.5% m/m California Air Resource Board in force any Marine Fuel at all EU Berths 0.1% m/m EU Directive 2005/33 in force any Marine Fuel all EU Inland Waterways 0.1% m/m EU Directive 2005/33 in force any Marine Fuel SOx Emission Control Areas (SECA): North Sea, Baltic Sea, English Channel 1.0% m/m Revised MARPOL Annex VI in force any Marine Fuel Nord American Emission Control Area 1.0% m/m Revised MARPOL Annex VI 1 August 2011(taking effect 1
August 2012) any Marine Fuel worldwide 3.5% m/m MARPOL Annex VI 1 January 2012 Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) and
Marine Gas Oil (MGO) within 24 nm of California Shore 0.1% m/m California Air Resource Board 1 January 2012
any Marine Fuel SOx Emission Control Areas (SECA): North Sea, Baltic Sea, English Channel 0.1% m/m Revised MARPOL Annex VI 1 January 2015 any Marine Fuel worldwide 0.5% m/m Revised MARPOL Annex VI expected1 January 2020
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