NC10 - 2015 Statutory Updates: August 2015 Vincent JOLY

NC10 - 2015 Statutory updates
August 2015
Vincent JOLY
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ORGANIZATION and PROCESS
IMO Presentation
UN Agency
Head office in London
Created in 1948
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+ 3 associates States
+ IGOs
+ NGOs
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IMO Organization
Meets every 2 years
ASSEMBLY
Meets 3 times every 2 years
Marine Safety Committee

Ship Design and Construction
(SDC)
Ship Systems & Equipment
(SSE)
Meets 3 times every 2 years
CONCIL
Marine Environmental Protection Committee

Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR)
Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC)
Navigation, Communication
Search & Rescue (NCSR)
Human Element Training &
Watchkeeping (HTW)
Implementation of IMO
Instruments (III)
LEGal Committee
Technical Cooperation Committee
FAciLitation Committee
Highlighted the committees and sub-committes in which BV is involved as
advisor to the French Administration (occasionally to Germany, Netherlands
and IACS) or part of IACS delegation
IMO Committees
Prevention and control of pollution from ships
Adoption of amendments to conventions such as MARPOL, AFS,
MEPC
BWMC, HK Recycling, etc and other regulations and measures to

ensure their enforcement
Aids to navigation, construction and equipment of vessels, manning from
MSC
a safety standpoint, rules for the prevention of collisions, handling of

dangerous cargoes, maritime safety procedures and requirements,
hydrographic information, log-books and navigational records, marine
casualty investigations, salvage and rescue and any other matters
directly affecting maritime safety
Considering and submitting recommendations and guidelines on safety
for possible adoption by the Assembly
Adoption of amendments to conventions such as SOLAS, COLREG, LL,
CSC, STCW and other regulations and measures to ensure their
enforcement
IMO MSC Sub-Committees
SDC
SSE
Consider technical and operational matters related to:

Design, construction, subdivision and stability,
buoyancy, sea-keeping
Arrangements, evacuation matters
Testing and approval of construction and materials
Load line matters and Tonnage measurement matters
Safety of fishing vessels and fishermen
Survey and certification

Systems and equipment, including machinery and
electrical installations,
Testing and approval of systems and equipment
Life-saving equipment, appliances and arrangements
Fire protection systems
Analysis of casualty and incident records relating to
ship systems and equipment

Obligations of Governments and operational measures
related to safety of navigation (e.g ships' routeing, ship
reporting systems, etc.)
Operational requirements and guidelines relating to
navigational safety and associated issues (e,g
regulations for the prevention of collisions and
groundings, bridge procedures, etc.)
Shipborne navigational equipment and other
navigational requirements
Obligations of Governments and operational measures
NCSR
related to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System (GMDSS)
Development and maintenance of the global search
and rescue (SAR) Plan and the Long Range
Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system
Operational requirements and guidelines relating to
radiocommunications and search and rescue
Harmonization of aeronautical and maritime search and
rescue procedures (co-operation with the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO))
Shipborne radiocommunications and search and rescue
equipment
Liaison with the International Telecommunication Union
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Veritas on maritime mobile radiocommunication
matters

Address issues relating to human element training
and watchkeeping, including minimum international

standards for training and certification of seafarers
and fishing vessel personnel
Technical and operations, minimum safe
HTW
manningTechnical and operational issues related to
maritime safety, security, and environmental
protection, to encourage a safety culture in all ship
operations; safe manning
Review, updating and revision of IMO model courses
Promotion and implementation of the Organization's
human element strategy
Address the effective and consistent global implementation and
enforcement of IMO instruments concerning maritime safety and
security and the protection of the marine environment (e.g
comprehensive review of the rights and obligations of States
emanating from the IMO treaty instruments, identification of the
reasons for the difficulties in implementing provisions of relevant
IMO instruments, etc.)
Consideration of proposals to assist States in implementing and
III
complying with IMO instruments
Analysis of investigations reports into marine casualties and
incidents
Review of IMO standards on maritime safety and security and the
protection of the marine environment, to maintain an updated and
harmonized guidance on survey and certification related
requirements
IMO MEPC Sub-Committees

Prevention and control of pollution of the marine
environment from ships and other related maritime
operations
Safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships
PPR
Evaluation of safety and pollution hazards of liquid
substances in bulk transported by ships
Control and management of harmful aquatic organisms in
ships' ballast water and sediments, and biofouling
Pollution preparedness, response and cooperation for oil
and hazardous and noxious substances
Effective implementation of the relevant conventions,
codes and other instruments, mandatory or
recommendatory, as appropriate, dealing with cargo
operations, which include packaged dangerous goods,
solid bulk cargoes, bulk gas cargoes, and containers
Evaluation of safety and pollution hazards of packaged
dangerous goods, solid bulk cargoes and gas cargoes
CCC
Survey and certification of ships carrying hazardous
cargoes
Further enhancement of the safety and security culture,
and environmental consciousness in all cargo and
container operations
Co-operation with other relevant UN bodies, IGOs and
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related
to containers
IMO 2015 Agenda
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IMO Treaties ratification process

ASSEMBLY
TREATY
Convention
CONVENTION
SOLAS
1974
CODES
FTP
FSS
LSA
PROTOCOL
Adopted &
Published
By Member States
Convention
Ratified
acceptance process
1988
Convention
Entry Into Force
Convention
Enforcement
Standard or Tacit
Period of grace: 1~2 years
By ratifying Member
States,
Their Recognized
Organizations
PSC and Coastal States
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Committee &
IMO Process
IMO Member
submit
Sub-committee
/INF
Working
Group
Drafting
Report /WG
Enforcement
Enforcementof
ofthe
the
requirements
remains
requirements remains
the
the responsibility
responsibilityof
of
the
theGovernments?
Governments?
All Governments
Group
Draft /WP
Annual
Conference
Approved Circ.
Suggest to:
ASSEMBLY
Plenary
Conference
Adopted Res.
Adopted
Invites / Urges to:
Resolution
Amended
convention
Adopted
Convention
Draft convention
Invites / Urges to:
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IMO
Enforcement, and
implementation
Codes
IMO Member States Audit scheme

25/02/2004: Res. A.946(23): established Voluntary IMO Member State
Audit Scheme
19/12/2005: Res. 973(24): Code for the implementation of Mandatory
IMO Instruments
21/12/2005: Res. A.974(24): established framework and procedures for
the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme
18/01/2018: Res. A.1018(26): approved the time frame and schedule of
activities for the consideration and introduction of an institutionalized

[mandatory] IMO Member State Audit Scheme
20/12/2011: Res. A.1054(27): adopted the Implementation of Mandatory
IMO Instruments, 2011 revoking Res.A.973(24)
5/12/2013: Res. A.1067(28): adopted framework and procedure for the
IMO Member State Audit Scheme, revoking Res. A.974(24)
10/12/2013: Res. A.1070(28): IMO Instruments Implementation Code
(III Code) revoking A.1054(27)
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IMO III Code

III Code establishes the responsibilities of the respective
Administrations: Flag States, Coastal States, Port States, etc. for the
enforcement of the IMO Instruments, accident investigations, reporting
to IMO, etc.
III Code will enter into force on 01/01/2016 through:
SOLAS Ch XIII, MSC Res. 366(93)
MARPOL Annex I Ch 10 Reg. 44 and 45, IMO MEPC 246(66)
MARPOL Annex II Ch 9 Reg. 19 and 20, IMO MEPC 246(66)
MARPOL Annex III Ch 2 Reg. 10 and 11, IMO MEPC 246(66)
MARPOL Annex IV Ch 6 Reg. 15 and 16, IMO MEPC 246(66)
MARPOL Annex V Ch 2 Reg. 11 and 12, IMO MEPC 246(66)
MARPOL Annex VI Ch 5 Reg. 24 and 25, IMO MEPC 247(66)
LOAD LINE Annex IV Reg. 53 and 54, IMO MSC Res. 375(93)
COLREG Part F Rule 39, 40 and 41, IMO Res. A. 1085(28)
Defines Audit, Audit Scheme, III Code, Audit Standard

Contracting Governements shall use the III Code in the execution of their obligations and
be subject to periodic audits by IMO as per the IMO Member Audit Scheme
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IMO RO Code
IMO MSC Res. 349(92) & MEPC Res. 237(65) entered into force on
01st January 2015

The Code is made mandatory by
SOLAS Reg. XI-1/1, MSC Res. 350(92)
1988 Load Line Protocol Reg. 2-1, MSC Res. 356(92)
MARPOL Annex I Reg. 6 and Annex II Reg. 8, MEPC Res. 238(65)
It provides a consolidated text containing criteria against which ROs
(which may be authorized by Flag States to carry out surveys and issue
certificates on their behalf) are assessed and authorized/recognized,
and give guidance for subsequent monitoring of ROs by Administrations
The Code consists of 3 parts:
Part 1 contains general provisions

Part 2 contains mandatory provisions for the flag State and RO as already
contained in relevant IMO instruments and applicable international standards.
Part 3 contains guidelines for the oversight of ROs by flag States.
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IMO HSSC
Harmonized Scheme of Survey and Certification IMO Res. A.1053(27)
as amended by IMO A.1076(28):
Gives a statutory check list for the various types of survey (initial, anual, intermediate, dry-docking,
renewal)
Further guidelines for Initial surveys given in IACS UI SC 234, LL76 &
MPC96 for:
Items requiring drawing review
Verification of materials and
equipment certification
Witness point of fabrication and
installation onboard
Tightness test
Survey after installation
Function test
Onboard documentation verification
This
This scheme
scheme of
of survey
survey rules
rules the
the review
review of
of shipyard
shipyard
Inspection
and
Testing
Plans
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Inspection
and
Testing
Plans (ITP)
(ITP)
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IMO HSSC BV tools for initial survey
https://www.veristarpm.com/veristarnb/
https://www.veristarpm.com/veristarnb/
Interactive
Interactive interface
interface for
for new
new building
building (drawings,
(drawings, surveys,
surveys, &
& equipment
equipment certificates)
certificates)
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19
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IMO Shipborne certificates and documents
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IMO Instruments - List of amendments
All
All applicable
applicable MSC
MSC Res.
Res. and
and MEPC
MEPC Res.
Res. with
with their
their respective
respective EiF
EiF are
are updated
updated at:
at:
http://www.imo.org/About/Conventions/StatusOfConventions/Pages/Default.aspx
http://www.imo.org/About/Conventions/StatusOfConventions/Pages/Default.aspx
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IMO Non mandatory instruments
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IMO Milestones for Entry into Force

Entry Into Force refers to:
For NEW constructions (new ships):
Singledate ; Keel laying (construction); or
3 dates: refer to MSC-MEPC.85 Circ. 8
Building contract placed after date 1; or
In the absence of building contract,
Keel laying date after date 2; or
Delivery after date 3 (IACS UI SC 256: Delivery date = completion of

initial survey as entered on the relevant certificate)
Installation date for specified equipment
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IMO Milestones for Entry into Force

Entry Into Force refers to:
For EXISTING ships (all ships)
First survey after : refer to IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1290
First renewal survey
Next scheduled dry-docking after , but not later than .
Installation date for specified equipment
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IMO Updates summary Marine Safety
SOLAS Ch II-1 Construction Structure, stability, installation

IGF Code
SOLAS Ch II-2 Construction Fire protection, detection,

extinction & FTP Code, FSS Code
SOLAS Ch III Life saving appliances and arrangement

LSA Code
SOLAS Ch V Safety of navigation
SOLAS Ch VI Carriage of cargoes

Convention and CSS Code
SOLAS Ch VII Carriage of dangerous goods

IMDG Code, IMSBC Code, IBC Code, IGC Code
&
SOLAS Ch X Safety measures for High Speed Crafts

Code
& HSC
SOLAS Ch XI-1 Special measures to enhance maritime safety

ESP Code
&
&
& CSC
&
Load Line Convention
SOLAS Ch XIV safety measures for ships operating in polar

waters
& Polar Code
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IMO Updates summary Marine Environement

MARPOL Convention:
MARPOL Annex I Pollution by oil
MARPOL Annex II Pollution by noxious liquid substances
MARPOL Annex III Pollution by harmful substances carried

in packaged form
MARPOL Annex IV Pollution by sewage
MARPOL Annex VI Air pollution
& NOx Code
Other:
Biofouling Guidelines
Underwater noise
Int. Ballast Water Management Convention
HK Convention for Recycling
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IMO
Construction,
Stability, Machinery
and Electricity
IMO SOLAS Global Based Standards

New regulation
Oil tankers L 150m
Reg. II-1/3-10
Applicable
Origin
Bulk carriers L 150m with single
deck, top-side tanks and hopper

side tanks
Excludes ore carriers and
combination carriers
New ships
Contract after 01/07/2016; or
Keel laid after 01/01/2017; or
Delivery after 01/07/2020
MSC Res. 290(87)
Goal Based Standard (GBS) construction
Subject
Reference
for specified design life to be safe and

environmentally friendly Reference to
ROs Classification Rules
Reference to MSC Res. 296(87),
Guidelines for the verification of GBS
Reference to MSC.1 Circ. 1343,
Guidelines for the information to be
included in a Ship Construction File
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Rules for Rules
IMO SOLAS Global Based Standards
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IMO GBS and IACS CSR-H
IACS
IACS adopted
adopted the
the Common
Common Structural
Structural Rules
Rules Harmonized
Harmonized
to
IMO
to meet
meet the
the
IMO GBS
GBS requirements
requirements (Tier
(Tier IV)
IV)
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IMO GBS and IACS CSR-H
IACS
IACS CSR-H
CSR-H also
also includes
includes Bulk
Bulk Carrier
Carrier 90
90 LL << 150
150
ItIt enters
force
enters into
into
force one
one year
year before
before IMO
IMO GBS
GBS
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IMO SOLAS Code on Noise Levels

New regulation
Reg. II-1/3-12
Exclude GT < 1600

Exclude DSC, HSC, MODU,
dredgers, fishing vessels, crane

barges, pipe laying barges, etc.
New ships
Applicable
Other ships keel laid

after 01/01/2009
Origin
Contract after 01/07/2014; or

Machinery spaces as per Res. A.468(XII)
or refuge from noise when manned

Ear protectors
MSC Res. 338(91)
MSC Res. 337(91)
Subject
Reference
Revokes non-mandatory Res. A.468(XII)

New Code on Noise levels now mandatory
Unified Interpretations available in MSC.1 Circ.
1509
In
BV
CONF-NOISE
In line
line with
with Bureau
BV notation
notation
CONF-NOISE Grade
Grade 33
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34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
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IMO SOLAS Systems capabilities after flooding

New regulation
Reg. II-1/8-1
Passenger ships subject to SRtP:

Length 120m; or
3 MVZ or more
Applicable
Keel laid after 01/01/2014
Origin
MSC Res. 325(90)
Subject
Reference
Onboard stability computer;

or Shore-based support
MSC.1 Circ. 1400
BV
BV notation
notation ERS-S
ERS-S meets
meets the
the requirements
requirements
for
for shore
shore based
based support
support
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IMO SOLAS Steering gear tests

Amendment
Reg. II-1/29
Applicable
All ships
01/01/2016
Early implementation
through IMO MSC.1 Circ. 1482

Origin
Subject
Reference
MSC Res. 365(93)
Steering gear test not at the
deepest seagoing condition

In line with IACS UI SC 246
In line with MSC.1 Circ. 1425
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IMO SOLAS Steering gear tests
Actual
Actual draft
draft measured
measured are
are to
to be
be carefully
carefully reported
reported in
in sea
sea
trials
trials reports
reports
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IMO SOLAS International Gas Fuel Code

New regulations
SOLAS Ch II-1 Part F Cargo ships with 500 GT

SOLAS Ch II-1 Part G
and all passenger ships
IGF Code
Excludes gas carriers
complying with IGC Code
Contract after 01/01/2017;
Applicable
Origin
Keel laid after 01/07/2017;

Existing ships converted
after 01/01/2017
IMO MSC Res. 391(95)
IMO MSC Res. 392(95)
Provides mandatory provisions for the arrangement, installation, control and
Subject
Reference
monitoring of machinery, equipment and systems using low flash point fuels such
as LNG
Low-flash point fuel means gaseous or liquid fuel having a flash point lower than
otherwise permitted under SOLAS Ch II-1 Reg. 4.2.1.1.
Excludes gas carriers using their cargo as fuel or using other low-flashpoint
gaseous fuel provided that the fuel storage and distribution system design and
arrangements comply with the IGC for gas as cargo
New SOLAS Ch II-1 Reg. 55, 56 and 57 introduce alternative designs and
arrangement for low-flashpoint storage tanks
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IGF Code includes
goals; Specific
IMO
Fire safety
IMO SOLAS Inert gas Systems

Reg. II-2/4.5.5
Reg. II-2/16.3.3
Amendment
Applicable
Tankers with Dwt 8,000 tons
MSC Res. 365(93)
Origin
MSC Res. 367(93)
Revised FSS Code Ch 15

Inert gas system now mandatory for tankers above 8,000 dwt (before, the limit was
Subject
Reference
set at 20,000)
Includes now all new chemical previously designed based on Res. A.567(14)
The design requirements considers:
Treated flue gas from main or auxiliary boilers; or
Gas from an oil or gas-fired generator; or
Gas from nitrogen generator (in line with IACS UR F20)
New operational requirements given in Reg. 16.3.3 for the operation of inert gas
systems
Chemical tankers are allowed to inert only after loading but before unloading
in case of N2 inerting
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Circ.
1501 for_ Date
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IMO SOLAS Venting arrangement of cargo tanks

Reg. II-2/4.5.3.2.2
Reg. II-2/11.6.2
Reg. II-2/11.6.3.2
Applicable
Origin
Amendment
Tankers
Keel laid after

01/01/2017
MSC Res. 392(95)
Reg. 4.5.3.2.2: Where the venting arrangement is combined with other cargo tanks,
Subject
Reference
the isolation valve fitted on each cargo tank must continue to permit the flow of:
Existing requirement: small volume of vapours caused by thermal variation
in a cargo tank in accordance with Reg. 11.6.1.1
New requirement: large volume of vapours, air or inert gas mixtures during
cargo and ballasting, or during discharging in accordance with Reg. 11.6.1.2
Reg. 11.6.2: Opening for small flow by thermal variations are to be arranged in
accordance with Reg. 4.5.3.4.1
Reg. 11.6.3.2: The secondary means of venting shall be capable of preventing
over-pressure or under-pressure in the event of damage to, or inadvertent closing
of , the meansBureau
of isolation
required in_ Date
Reg. 4.5.3.2.2
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IMO SOLAS Ro-Ro spaces fire insulation

Amendment
Reg. II-2/9.2
Tables 9.3 to 9.6
Ro-Ro Passenger ships carrying
Applicable
Origin
MSC Res. 338(91)
Subject
Reference
less than 36 passengers

Cargo ships with ro-ro or vehicle
spaces
Passive fire protection local
upgrade to A-30 for special

category spaces, ro-ro spaces
and vehicle spaces
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IMO SOLAS Ventilation arrangement

Amendment
Reg. II-2/9.7
All ships
Applicable
Origin
MSC Res. 365(93)
Completely new requirements for ventilation systems

Increased fire resistance for the construction of ducts
Main workshops in machinery spaces (one enclosed)
Subject
Reference
Engine Control rooms (one enclosed)

Reference to IMO MSC.1 Circ. 1276 (interpretation on the separation of galley
exhaust ducts from spaces) and IACS UI SC 264

Additional requirements for ventilation rooms serving machinery spaces of
category A containing internal combustion engines
Additional requirements for laundries on passenger ships carrying more than 36
passengers
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IMO SOLAS Local Water Based Fire Fighting

Amendment
Reg. II-2/10.5.6.3
All ships
Keel laid after
Applicable
Origin
Subject
Reference
01/07/2014
Existing ships built
before 01/07/2014 but
after 01/07/2002
MSC Res. 338(91)
All internal combustion engines are to be protected by the fixed water based local
application fire fighting system (water mist): for example cargo pump driven
engines
For existing ships, the system is required for the main and auxiliary internal
combustion engines
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IMO SOLAS Air Breathing Apparatus

Reg. II-2/10.10.1
Reg. II-2/15.2.2.6
Applicable
Origin
Amendment
All ships
In force from 01/07/2014

Existing ship by 01/07/2019
MSC Res. 338(91)

MSC Res. 339(91) Revised FSS Code
FSS Code Ch 3/2.1.2.2

Compressed air breathing apparatus shall be fitted with an audible alarm and a
Subject
Reference
visual or other device which will alert the user before the volume of the air in the
cylinder has been reduced to no less than 200 l.
Unified Interpretation given in MSC.1 Circ. 1499 states that a pressure indicator,
with which the user can read that the volume of remaining air in the cylinder has
been reduced to no less than 200 ltr may be regarded a a visual device regardless
of the need for supplement lighting
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IMO SOLAS Firemen outfits

Amendment
Reg. II-2/10.10
Reg. II-2/15.2.2.6
Applicable
All ships

Existing ships not later than the
first survey after 01/07/2018
Origin
MSC Res. 338(91)
2 x two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus (explosion proof or or intrinsically
Subject
Reference
safe) for each fire party

Number of fire party should be based on ships muster list and not on number of
fire fighters outfits
The VHF are in addition to the 3 VHF required by SOLAS Ch III Reg. 6
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IMO SOLAS Containers on open decks

New requirements
Reg. II-2/10.1
Ships designed to carry containers
Applicable
Origin
MSC Res. 365(93)
on or above weather decks
Fire protection and cooling arrangement for open-top container
Subject
Reference
holds and on deck container stowage areas

Reference to IMO MSC.1 Circ. 1472 & IACS UI SC 262
At least one water mist lance capable of penetrating the
container wall
When 5 or more tiers of containers, mobile water monitors for:
B < 30m: at least 2
B 30m: at least 4
To be tested at initial survey to ensure sufficient pressure at the
top tier of containers
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IMO SOLAS Escape from engine rooms

Amendment
Reg. II-2/13.4
All ships
Applicable
Origin
MSC Res. 365(93)
Steel shield attached to the underside for the non-enclosed stairways
Subject
Reference
Additional means of escape from:

Main workshops in machinery spaces (one enclosed)
Engine Control rooms (one enclosed)
Unified Interpretations and self-explanatory sketches available in MSC.1 Circ.
1511
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IMO SOLAS Ro-Ro Spaces Fire Fighting

Amendment
Reg. II-2/20.6.1.1
Reg. II-2/20.6.1.2
All ships with vehicle
spaces, ro-ro spaces

and special category
spaces
Keel laid after
Applicable
Origin
01/07/2014
Existing ships
MSC Res. 338(91)
MSC Res. 327(90) & 339(91) - Revised FSS Code
FSS Code amended for vehicle spaces and ro-ro spaces which are not special
Subject
Reference
category spaces:
FSS Code Ch 5 - Gas fire extinguishing system
FSS Code Ch 6 - Foam fire extinguishing system
FSS Code Ch 7 - Pressure water spraying and water-mist fire extinguishing
systems with reference to IMO MSC.1 Circ. 1430
For existing ships, the fixed fire extinguishing systems are required to comply with
Reg. 20.6.1.1 and 20.6.1.2 as applicable before 01/07/2014
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IMO SOLAS Ro-Ro Spaces Fire Fighting

Amendment
Reg. II-2/20.3.1.2
All ships with vehicle
spaces, ro-ro spaces

and special category
spaces
Keel laid after
Applicable
Origin
01/07/2017
Existing ships
MSC Res. 392(95)
Norman Atlantic, 2014 (Italian Navy Picture)
IMO MSC.1 Circ. 1515

3.1.2.1 & 3.1.2.2 are modified to introduce: Power ventilation system shall be
Subject
Reference
operated continuously to give at least the number of air changes required by 3.1.1
at all times when vehicles are in such spaces, except where an air quality control
system is provided.
3.1.2.4: For all ships, where an air quality control system is provided based on
IMO MSC.1 Circ. 1515, the ventilation system may be operated at a decreased
number of air changes and/or a decreased amount of ventilation.
This relaxation does not apply to spaces to which at least ten air changes per hour
is required by paragraph 3.2.2 [alternative to the safety type of electrical
equipments] of this regulation and spaces subject to regulations 19.3.4.1 [carriage
of dangerous goods] and 20-1 [vehicles with motors with compressed hydrogen or
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natural gas in their
their own
propulsion].
IMO SOLAS Hydrogen and LNG driven cars

New regulation
Reg. II-2/20-1
All ships with vehicle spaces, ro-ro spaces
and special category spaces for motors with

compressed hydrogen or natural gas in their
tanks for their own propulsion
Applicable
Origin
MSC Res. 365(93)
Subject
Reference
Suitable safety type of electrical equipment as per IEC 60079

Non-sparkling fans, wire mesh guards
At least 2 gas detector of a suitable safety type
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IMO SOLAS Hydrogen and LNG driven cars
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IMO SOLAS Fire Testing Procedure Code

Ch II-2 Reg. 3/23
FTP Code, 2010
Applicable
Origin
Amendment
All ships
Effective from 01/07/2012
MSC Res. 307(88)

MSC Res. 308(88)
New fire test standards replacing IMO
Subject
Reference
MSC Res. 61(67)

Compiled with updated interpretations
Introduced in 8th Amendments of MED
2012/32/EC as applicable for
equipments installed after 30/11/2013
New Type Approval can be issued
based on old FTP Code if the Test
report is not more than 5 years old
Previously issued Type Approval can be
renewed without re-testing if the Test
report is not more than 15 years old
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IMO SOLAS Fire Fighting Systems Code

Ch 6
Ch 8
Applicable
Origin
Amendment
All ships
Keel laid after
01/01/2014
MSC Res. 327(90)
Revised Ch 6 detailing the
Subject
Reference
specifications for fixed foam fire

extinguishing systems in machinery
spaces, cargo spaces, cargo pump
rooms and vehicle, special category
and ro-ro spaces
New sentence added in Ch 8 to
allow a dry pipe on automatic
sprinkler systems or pre-action
system in control stations where
water may cause damage to
essential rquipments
Introduced by SOLAS Amendments
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Ch 3
Ch 5
Ch 7
Ch 8
Ch 9
Ch 12
Ch 13
Ch 14
Applicable
Origin
Amendment
All ships

Existing ships as required from SOLAS
MSC Res. 339(91)
Compressed air breathing apparatous with alarm
Fixed gas fire extinguishing systems: revised requirements including
Subject
Reference
maximum discharge time for cargo spaces

Automatic sprinkler system in accommodations: clarification on nominal
area to be considered for the capacity calculation
Reference to IMO MSC.1 Circ. 1430 for water spray and water mists
systems in ro-ro spaces
Reference to IMO MSC.1 Circ. 1458 for equivalent water-based fire
extinguishing systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms
Fire detection and alarm system: new sentences and paragraphs added
concerning the applicable requirements for power suppies,
location/installation of indicating units and detectors
Fixed emergency fire pumps: Replacement of existing paragraphs
Arrangement of the means of escape: Replacement of existing
paragraphs
64

Res. A.753(18)
Applicable
Origin
Amendment
All ships
Enter into Force on
01/01/2017
MSC Res. 399(95)
New approval standards for the
Subject
Reference
application of plastic pipes

amending Res. A.753(18) and MSC
Res. 313(88)
Refer also to MED item A.1/3.15 for
materials other than steel for pipes
conveying oil or fuel oil
65
IMO
Life Saving
Appliances
IMO SOLAS On-load release mechanisms

Reg. III/1.5
Amendment
All ships
Applicable
Origin
Existing ships at 1st scheduled
dry-docking after 01/07/2014

but before 01/07/2019
MSC Res. 317(89)
MSC Res. 320(89) Revised LSA Code
Lifeboat on-load release mechanisms to
Subject
Reference
comply with revised LSA Code Ch

4.4.7.6.4 to 4.4.7.6.6
Reference to MSC.1 Circ. 1392 for
evaluation and replacement of lifeboat
release and retrieval systems: to be
completed before 01/07/2013
Reference to MSC.1 Circ. 1327 for the
fall preventer devices until the system is
assessed as compliant with the new
requirements (subject to each Flag
implementationBureau
instruction)
67
IMO SOLAS Recovery of persons at sea

New regulation
Reg. III/17-1
All ships except for national
navigation, cargo ships GT <

500, HSC, DSC, SPS, MODU,
fishing vessels
In force after 01/07/2014
Applicable
Origin
Existing ships at 1st periodical
or renewal survey after

01/07/2014
MSC Res. 338(91)
MSC Res. 346(91)
All ships shall have ship-specific plans and procedures for recovery of persons
Subject
Reference
from the water. The plans and procedures shall identify the equipment intended to
be used for recovery purposes and measures to be taken to minimize the risk to
shipboard personnel involved in recovery operations.
Reference to MSC.1 Circ. 1182, 1185 Rev. 1 and 1447, Guidelines for the
development of plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water.
Not necessary for Ro-ro passenger ships equipped with means of rescue
The plans and procedures should be considered as a part of the emergency
preparedness plan required by paragraph 8 of part A of the International Safety
Management (ISM) Code.
68
IMO SOLAS Muster procedures

Reg. III/19.2.2
Reg. III/19.2.3
Amendment
All ships with
passengers onboard
Applicable
Existing ships from
01/01/2015
Origin
MSC Res. 350(92)
Muster and instructions to
Subject
Reference
newly embarked passengers for

voyage scheduled for more
than 24h now to be conducted
prior or immediately upon
departure and not within 24h
after their embarkation.
Safety briefing shall be given
immediately before departure,
or immediately after departure
and not immediately before
sailing, or immediately after
sailing.
69
IMO SOLAS Entry to enclosed spaces

Reg. III/19.3.3
Reg. III/19.3.6
& HSC Code Ch 18
Applicable
New requirements
All ships

Existing ships from 01/01/2015
MSC Res. 350(92)
Origin
MSC Res. 351(92)

MSC Res. 352(92)
Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue
Subject
Reference
responsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space

entry and rescue drill to be held on board the ship at
least once every two months.
Autorisation system, PPE, communication, Gas & O2
detection, rescue equipment, first aid & resuscitation
Reference to Res. A.1050(27) for onboard entry
procedure, to be part of ISM assessement
5.5 Fire drills renamed 5.5 Fire drills, enclosed
space entry and rescue drills
For HSC: enclosed spaces entry and rescue drills every
two months forBureau
responsible
crew members
_ Date
70
IMO SOLAS Entry to enclosed spaces

Reg. XI-1/7
New regulation
All ships
Applicable
Early implementation by Flag
on voluntary basis
MSC Res. 380(94)
Origin
MSC Res. 382, 383, 384(94)

MSC.1 Circ. 1485
Appropriate portable atmosphere testing instrument or instruments for enclosed
Subject
Reference
spaces
Oxygen concentration (O2)
Flammable gases or vapours (LEL)
Hydrogen sulphide (H2S)
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Reference to MSC.1 Circ. 1477, Guidelines to facilitate the selection of portable
atmosphere testing instruments for enclosed spaces as required by SOLAS
regulation XI-1/7
Also implemented through New MODU Code Ch 15
71
IMO SOLAS Servicing of Free-fall lifeboats

Reg. III/20.11.2.4
Applicable
Origin
Amendment
All ships

Existing ships
MSC Res. 325(90)
The operational testing during 5 years periodic servicing of free-fall lifeboat
Subject
Reference
release systems shall be performed either

by free-fall launch with only the operating crew on board; or
by a simulated launching carried out based on guidelines developed
by the Organization*.
Reference to MSC.1 Circ. 1206 Rev. 1, measures to prevent accidents with
lifeboats
72
IMO SOLAS Testing of Lifejackets

LSA Code
Ch 2.2.1.6
Ch 2.2.1.8.4
Ch 2.2.1.8.5
Ch 2.2.1.8.6
Applicable
Origin
Amendment
All ships

Existing ships
MSC Res. 368(93)
Amended requirements for the use of Reference Testing Devices (RTD) when
Subject
Reference
testing adult lifejackets on at least 12 persons

Reference to IMO MSC.1 Circ. 1470, Guidelines for validating the
construction of as completed adult lifejacket RTD
Jump and drop tests exempted for infant lifejackets
5 per 9 subjects shall perform the jump and drop tests for children lifejackets
Manikins may be used in lieu of human tests
73
IMO
Navigation
IMO SOLAS Safe manning

Reg. V/14.2
Applicable
Origin
Amendment
All ships

Existing ships
MSC Res. 325(90)
Subject
Reference
Safe manning
Reference to Res.
A.1047(27), Principle of
minimum safe manning
BV
BV automation
automation notations
notations AUT
AUT UMS,
UMS, IMS,
IMS, CCS
CCS may
may lead
lead to
to reduction
reduction of
of crew
crew
on
on safe
safe manning
manning certificates
certificates issued
issued by
by Flag
Flag Authorities
Authorities
75
IMO SOLAS Multi-systems radio-navigation

Reg. V/19.2.1.6
Applicable
Origin
All ships when such
equipment is installed
onboard
Equipment installed
onboard after
31/12/2017
MSC Res. 401(95)
Intended for the future combined multi-systems shipborne radio navigation
Subject
Reference
receivers
Existing shipborne receivers are using either GPS (US), DGPS (US), GLONASS
(Russia), DGLONASS (Russia), GALILEO (EC) or BAIDOU (China) satellite
systems
In addition to MSC 112(73) [GPS], MSC 113(73) [GLONASS and DGLONASS],
MSC 114(73) [DGPS], MSC 115(73) [GPS/GLONASS], MSC 233(82) [GALILEO]
and MSC 379(93) [BAIDOU] as applicable
76
IMO SOLAS BNWAS

Reg. V/19.2.1.4
New requirement
All ships with 150 GT

Existing ships at first survey after
Applicable
Passenger ships:
01/01/2016
Cargo ships:
3,000 GT:
01/01/2016
500 < GT 3,000: 01/01/2017
150 < GT 500: 01/01/2018
Origin
Subject
Reference
MSC Res. 282(86)

MSC Res. 350(92)
BNWAS, Bridge Navigational watch
alarm System (MED item)

Refer to MSC.1 Circ. 1290,
interpretation for first survey
77
IMO SOLAS ECDIS

Reg. V/19.2.10
Applicable
Origin
Subject
Reference
New requirement
All ships with 500 GT
New ships keel laid after:

Passenger ships
500 GT
01/07/2012
Tankers
3,000 GT
01/07/2012
Dry cargo ships
10,000 GT
01/07/2013
Dry cargo ships
3,000 GT < 10,000 01/07/2014
Existing ships at first survey after:

Passenger ships
500 GT
01/07/2014
Tankers
3,000 GT
01/07/2015
Dry cargo ships
50,000 GT
01/07/2016
Dry cargo ships
20,000 GT < 50,000 01/07/2017
Dry cargo ships
10,000 GT < 20,000 01/07/2018
MSC Res. 282(86)

ECDIS, Bridge Navigational watch alarm System (MED item)
Refer to MSC.1 Circ. 1290, interpretation for first survey
Refer to MSC.1 Circ. 1503 ECDIS, Guidance of Good practice adopted at MSC 95
78
IMO SOLAS ECDIS
79
IMO SOLAS SDME

Amendment
over sea water measuring
Reg. V/19.2.3.4
Reg. V/19.2.9.2
All cargo ships with GT 300

All passenger ships
over ground measuring
All ships with GT 50,000
Applicable
Origin
Subject
Reference
MSC Res. 334(90)

MSC.1 Circ. 1429
SDME to be duplicated by
two separate devices
80
IMO SOLAS VDR

Reg. V/20
Amendment
All ships
Equipment installed on-board
Applicable
Origin
after 01/07/2014
IACS UI SC 261 refers to the
contractual delivery date
IACS Interpretation submitted to
IMO but not approved at NAV
59
-> Flag
confirmation is required before
implementation of IACS UI SC
261
MSC Res. 333(90)
New approval standard for VDR (MED item, new
Subject
Reference
testing standard introduced on 09 th Amendments

2013/52/EU)
VDR with Float-free capsule, enlarged storage
capacities, connection with AIS, ECDIS, etc.
VDR installed before 01/07/2014 could be appoved
based on MSC res. 214(81)
81
IMO
Cargoes
IMO SOLAS Containers information

Reg. VI/2
Amendment
All ships carrying
containers
Applicable
Origin

Existing ships
MSC Res. 380(94)
Cargo information requirements
Subject
Reference
amended to require mandatory

verification of the gross mass of
containers, either by weighing
the packed container, or
weighting all packages and
cargo items.
Reference to MSC.1 Circ. 1475,
Guidelines regarding the verified
gross mass of a container
carrying cargo
83
IMO SOLAS 1972 CSC Convention

CSC (Convention for
Safe Containers)
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Applicable
Origin
Subject
Reference
Amendment
All ships carrying
containers

Existing ships
MSC Res. 355(92)

Res. A.737(18)
Amendment to the CSC, 1972 Convention to incorporate the CSC
Convention adopted in 1993 by Res. A.737(18) including

amendments relating to the safety approval plate and to the
approval of existing and new containers
84
IMO SOLAS Container Safe Securing Code

Cargo Stowage and
Securing
CSS Code Annex 14
Amendment
All ships carrying
containers
Applicable
Origin
MSC.1 Circ. 1352
Guidance on Safe working condition for securing containers on deck
Subject
Reference
Cargo Safe Access Plan (CSAP)

Reference to MSC.1 Circ. 1353, Revised Guidelines for the preparation of CSM
Reference to MSC.1/Circ.1263/Rev.1, Revised recommendations on safety of
personnel during container securing operations

Refer to IACS Unified interpretations UI SC 265 and 266 as agreed at IMO CCC 1
85
IMO SOLAS Blending liquid cargoes

New regulation
Reg. VI/5-2
Applicable
Origin
All tankers and
cargo ships
carrying bulk
liquid cargoes

Existing ships
MSC Res. 325(90)
Prohibition for blending bulk cargoes and production process during sea voyages.
Subject
Reference
Excludes operations and production process for search and exploitation of
seabeded mineral resources onboard:

OSV certified in accordance with Res. A.673(16) as amended by MSC Res.
236(82), LHNS guidelines
Refer to BV service notation supply vessel-LHNS, -WS, -oil products
86
IMO SOLAS Dangerous goods, IMDG Code

Amendment
Reg. VII/4
Applicable
Origin
All ships carrying
dangerous goods in
packaged form

Existing ships
MSC Res. 325(90)
Revised regulation to require
Subject
Reference
transport information relating to the

carriage of dangerous goods in
packaged form and the container /
vehicle packing certificate to be in
accordance with the relevant
provisions of the IMDG Code
87
IMO SOLAS 2012 IMDG Code

Foreward
Preambule
Parts 1 to 7
Appendix A and B
Applicable
Amendment
All ships carrying
SOLAS dangerous
goods

Existing ships
MSC Res. 328(90)
Origin
MEPC Res. 193(61)

MEPC Res. 257(67)
Harmonization with the UN Recommendations
Subject
Reference
on the transport of dangerous goods 17th

revised edition
Also implemented in MARPOL Annex III Reg.
1
Also implemented in MARPOL Appendix
Annex III criteria for the identification of
harmful substances in packaged form
through MEPC Res. 257(67) with entry into
force on 01/03/2016
88
IMO SOLAS 2014 IMDG Code

Foreward
Preambule
Parts 1 to 7
Appendix A and B
Amendment
All ships carrying
SOLAS dangerous
goods
Applicable
On voluntary basis from
01/01/2015
Origin
MSC Res. 372(93)
Clarifications on lamps containing dangerous goods excluded from the Code

Reference to CSC convention as amended
Subject
Reference
Updated general provisions for radioactive materials

Updated Classification
Updated List, special provisions and exemptions
Updated packing and tank provisions
Updated requirements for packaging
Updated provisions concerning transport operations
89
IMO SOLAS Liquefying cargoes
90
IMO SOLAS IMSBC Code

IMSBC
New requirements
Bulk carriers
Applicable
Origin
May be applied on
voluntary basis from

01/01/2014
MSC Res. 354(92)
Section 1.7: New definitions for GHS (Globally Harmonized System of
Subject
Reference
Classification and Labelling of chemical, Manuals of Tests and Criteria, Potential

sources of ignition, Sources of heat, Competent Authority
Section 3.6: Safety requirements for the use of fumigant and new requirements
for gas concentration safety checks
Sections 4, 7 and 8: Cargo which may liquefy:
Certificate of the TML and signed certificate or declaration of moisture
content
Procedures for sampling, testing and controlling moisture content to be
established by the shipper with reference to MSC.1 Circ. 1454 Rev. 1
Shippers procedures to protection from precipitation and water ingress
when cargo is loaded from barges
Shipper shall facilitate access to stockpiles for inspection, sampling and
testing
Section 9: New requirements for Materials hazardous only in bulk MHB
91
Appendix 1: New
individual schedule of solid bulk cargoes
IMO SOLAS IMSBC Code

IMSBC
Amendment
Bulk carriers
Applicable
Can be applied from
Origin
MSC Res. 393(95)
01/01/2016 on voluntary
basis
Updates of references
Improvement on requirements for cargoes which may liquefy,
Addition of new schedules,
Includes amendments related to HME substances (of a recommendatory
Subject
Reference
nature), to include relevant data in the cargo information form of concerned

cargo, as a consequence of Annex V of MARPOL
MSC.1 Circ. 1395 / Rev.2 Guidelines defining the list of cargoes for which a
fixed gas fire-extinguishing system may be exempted or for which a fixed
gas fire-extinguishing system is ineffective
MSC.1 Circ. 1453 Guidelines for the submission of information and
completion of the format for the properties of cargoes not listed in the
IMSBC Code and their conditions of carriage
92
IMO SOLAS IBC Code

Ch 17
Ch 18
Ch 19
Applicable
Origin
Amendment
Tankers carrying NLS

Existing ships
MSC Res. 340(91)

MEPC Res. 225(64)
Updated assessement of Noxious Liquid Substances
Subject
Reference
Also applies to ships other than chemical tankers carrying NLS category Z as
listed in Ch 18 for which MARPOL Annex II NLS certificate is issued

Refer to IMO MEPC.2 Circ. 20 issued on 17/12/2014 for the provisional
categorization of liquid substances (Tripartite agreements), published annualy
93
IMO SOLAS IBC Code

Ch 1.37,38 Ch 11.1.1 Amendment
Ch 8.5
Ch 15.13.5 Chemical tankers
Ch 9.1.3 Ch 17
Applicable
Origin
Subject
Reference
Keel laid after
01/01/2016
MSC Res. 369(93)

MEPC Res. 250(66)
Cargo tank venting, purging, gas-freeing and inerting

Updated of inert gas requirements with SOLAS amendments
94
IMO SOLAS IGC Code

IGC, all text
Gas carriers
Applicable
Origin
MSC Res. 370(93)
Proposal under the auspice of SIGITTO
Subject
Reference
submitted by UK Flag in 2007 at MSC

83
Complete and consolidated revision of
IGC Code
Detailed comparison analysis with
previous Code done by BV, version 02
dated 02 February 2015
Ch 2.2.6 related to the onboard stability
computer applicable for existing ship
first scheduled renewal survey after
01/01/2016 but not later than
01/01/2021 Bureau Veritas Presentation _ Date
95
IMO SOLAS Loading computer

IBC 2.2.6, 2.2.7
BCH 2.2.1
EGC, GC, IGC 2.2.6
MARPOL I Reg. 28.6
Amendment
Chemical tankers
Gas carriers
Oil tankers
Applicable
Existing ships: first scheduled
renewal survey after 01/01/2016

but not later than 01/01/2021
MSC Res. 369(93)
MSC Res. 370(93)
Origin
MSC Res. 376(93)

MEPC Res. 248(66)
MEPC Res. 249(66)
MEPC Res. 250(66)
Onboard loading computer capable of intact and damage stability calculations
Subject
Reference
(IACS UR L5 Type 3)
Reference to MSC.1 Circ. 1461, Guidelines for the verification of damage
stability requirements for tankers
Waivers may be granted based on other available means justifying compliance
of the loading conditions (with due record in the CoF): dedicated service with
limited loading conditions, remote stability verifications, approved range of
loading conditions,
approved limiting KG/KM curves, etc.
96
IMO
High Speed
Crafts
IMO SOLAS HSC Code

HSC Code
Ch 14.15.10
Applicable
Origin
Amendment
HSC

Existing ships
MSC Res. 326(90)
Harmonize test requirements of EPIRBs for
Subject
Reference
passenger and cargo carfts,

Annual test for all aspects of operational
efficiency, with special amphasis on checking
the emission frequencies, coding and
registration, at intervals within 3 months
before the expiry date, or 3 month before
after the aniversery date of the HSC
certificate
98
IMO
Enhanced Survey
Program Code
IMO SOLAS 2011 ESP Code

Amendment
Reg. XI-1/2
Applicable
Origin
Oil tankers
Bulk carriers

Existing ships
MSC Res. 325(90)

MEPC Res. 236(65)
Res. A.1049(27), 2011 ESP Code
Reference to International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspection
Subject
Reference
during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (2011 ESP Code) revoking
Res. A.744(18)
Also applicable by 01/10/2014 for categories 2 or 3 oil tankers delivered after
before 06/07/1996 subject to MARPOL Annex I Reg. 20.6: Condition
Assessment Scheme (CAS) adopted by MEPC Res. 94(46).
Refer
Refer to
to BV
BV notation
notation ESP
ESP
100
IMO SOLAS 2011 ESP Code

Reg. XI-1/2
ESP Code
Applicable
Origin
Amendment
Oil tankers
Bulk carriers

Existing ships
MSC Res. 381(94)
Revision to the minimum
Subject
Reference
requirements for cargo tank

testing at renewal survey
and addition of a new
paragraph on rescue and
emergency response
equipment in relation with
the breathing apparatus
101
IMO
Polar Code
IMO SOLAS & MARPOL Polar Code

New Chapter
All ships operating in polar
Reg. XIV
waters (Artic & Antarctic)

Exclude ships operated in
government non-commercial
service
Applicable
Existing ships at first intermediate
or renewal survey after 01/01/2018

MSC Res. 386(94)
Origin
MSC Res. 385(94) Polar Code Parts I-A, I-B

MEPC Res. 264(68) Polar Code Parts including
II-A, II-B Environmental requirements

Entry into Force of the safety related
Subject
Reference
provisions of the introduction and with

parts I-A and I/7, I/8 and I/10 as
applicable
Environmental provisions and necessary
amendments to MARPOL Convention
Annexes I, II, IV and V have been
adopted at MEPC
68 on 11-15 May 2015
103
IMO SOLAS Polar Code
104
IMO MARPOL Polar Code

All ships operating in
Annex I
Annex II
Annex IV
Annex V
polar waters (Artic &

Antarctic)
Exclude ships operated
in government noncommercial service
Keel laid after
Applicable
Origin
01/01/2017
Existing ships at first
intermediate or renewal
survey after 01/01/2018
MEPC Res. 265(68)
MARPOL convention as amended to make reference to the environmental
Subject
Reference
requirements given in Polar Code parts II-A and II-B

IMO MEPC Circ. 856: Guidance for issuing revised certificates, manuals and
record books under Annexes I, II and V of MARPOL for compliance with
environment-related requirements of the Polar Code
105
IMO
Load Line
Convention
IMO ILLC Southern winter zone

Protocol 1988
Reg. 47
All ships
Applicable
Entered into force on 01/01/2014
Origin
MSC Res. 329(90)
Subject
Reference
New definition of the
northern boundary of
the Southern Winter
Seasonal Zone
107
IMO IS Code Intact Stability Code
2008 IS Code
Part B
Amendment
Anchor handling ships
Ships carrying timber
deck cargoes
Applicable
Recommendations
Origin
MSC Res. 398(95)
Adopted amendments to chapter 6 of part B of the 2008 IS Code, regarding ice
Subject
Reference
accretion on cargo ships carrying timber deck cargoes

Draft amendments regarding vessels engaged in anchor-handling operations:
In addition to specifying a minimum stern freeboard during these operations,
minimum thresholds are provided for the magnitude and area of the righting lever
curve relative to the heeling lever curve caused by the vertical and horizontal
components of the anchor-handling wire tension.
A comprehensive operational plan should be developed for each anchorhandling operation
108
IMO ILLC Damage stability

Tankers with A type
Protocol 1988
Reg. 27(11)
Reg. 27(13) (g)
Applicable
Origin
freeboards L 150m
Other ships with
reduced B-60 or B-100
type freeboards L
100m
Entered into force on
01/07/2014
MSC Res. 345(91)
Provides clarity and standardizes the application of damage
Subject
Reference
stability requirements
New Reg. 27 (13) (g): Compliance with the residual stability
criteria specified in paragraphs (a), (c), d) and (e) above is
not required to be demonstrated in service loading conditions
using a stability instrument, stability software or other
approved method
109
IMO
Oil and NLS pollution
IMO MARPOL Annex I Sludge tanks

Annex I
Reg. 12
All ships 400 GT
Keel laid after
Applicable
Origin
01/01/2017
Existing ships at first
renewal survey after
01/01/2017
MEPC Res. 266(68)
Existing arrangements for
Subject
Reference
ships delivered before

01/01/2014 where an oil
residue (sludge) tank may
have discharge connections
to oily bilge water holding
tank(s), tank top or oily water
separators, as could be
allowed under
MEPC.1/Circ.753/Rev.1 are
no longer allowed.
Refer to IACS
Recommandation 121
111
IMO MARPOL Annex I Artic seas

Annex I
Reg. 43.1
All ships
Applicable
Enter into force on
Origin
MEPC Res. 256(67)
Subject
Reference
01/03/2016
Prohibition of use and carriage of
HFO, heavy grade cargo oils,

bitumen, etc. in Antartic area
extended to the use as ballast
112
IMO MARPOL Annexes I & II Bio-fuels

Annex I
Reg. 31
Applicable
Origin
Oil tankers
Chemical tankers
All ships carrying
bio-fuels after
01/07/2016
MEPC Res. 240(65)
MEPC.1 Circ. 761
MEPC Res. 108(49), Guidelines and Specifications for ODME revised to
Subject
Reference
accommodate requirements specific to biofuels for keel laid after 01/01/2005

Bio-fuels are Ethyl alcohol, Fatty Acid Methyl Esther, Vegetable oils (triglycerides),
alkanes (C10-C26) linear and branched with a flashpoint of either 60C or less or
more than 60C as identified in Ch 17 and 18 of IBC Code and IMO MEPC.2 Circ.
Bio-fuel blends with 75% petroleum oil are subject to MARPOL Annex I
Before 01/07/2016: dicharge to the sea prohibited if ODME not approved
for bio-fuel
After 01/07/2016: ODME to be approved accordingly
Bio-fuel blends with < 75% petroleum oil are subject to MARPOL Annex II
Particular attention on additional requirement of IBC Code Ch 15.12 (Toxic
products) and 15.17 (Increased ventilation for cargo pump room).
113
IMO
Sewage pollution
IMO MARPOL Annex IV Baltic sea

Annex VI
Reg. 1
Reg. 9,
Reg. 11
Passenger ships
operating in
Baltic Sea
Keel laid after
Applicable
Origin
01/01/2016 or delivered
after 01/01/2018
Existing ships by
01/01/2018
MEPC Res. 200(62)
MEPC Res. 227(64)
MEPC Res. 200(62) introduced Baltic Sea as a Special area
MEPC Res. 200(62) provided additional requirements for discharge of sewage
Subject
Reference
from passenger ships inside special areas

Reference to MEPC Res. 227(64), 2012 Guidelines on implementation of effluent
standards and performance tests for sewage treatment plants, superseeding Res.
159(55)
Introduced in 10th Amendments of MED 2014/93/EC as applicable for equipments
installed after 14/08/2015
115
IMO
Air pollution
IMO MARPOL Annex VI Ozone Depleting

Annex VI
Reg. 12/3.2
All ships

Existing ships:
Equipment with
Applicable
Origin
contractual delivery
date after
01/01/2020; or
Equipment actually
delivered after
01/01/2020
MEPC Res. 176(58)
Ozone depleting substances
Subject
Reference
Onboard installations which
contain hydrochlorofluorocarbons shall be

prohibited
117
IMO MARPOL Annex VI NOx Tier III

New ships with marine diesel engine having a
Annex VI
Reg. 13.5
Applicable
Origin
power output 130 kW operating in NOx ECA

Exclude emergency generators and lifeboats
propulsion engines
Exclude navigations in Flags national waters
based on alternative National NOx control
measures
Exclude recreational ships with L < 24m
Keel laid after 01/01/2016 in general
Keel laid after 01/01/2021 for recreational ships with GT < 500 and L 24
Existing ships: major conversion after 01/01/2016
Additional, replacement by non identical or substantial modification or
increase of MCR by more than 10%
Exclude engines already certified in accordance with TIER I or TIER II
Res. 251(66)
TIER III NOx standards for marine diesel engines:
3,4 g/kWh when n < 130rpm
Subject
Reference
9 x n(-0,2) g/kWh when 130 n < 2000 rpm

2,0 g/kWh when n > 2000 rpm
Possible waiver for ships with combined nameplate diesel engines propulsion <
750kW when justified to the Administration from ship design or construction

Refer to MEPC Res. 230(35), 2013 Guidelines as required by Reg. 13.2.2 of
MARPOL Annex VI in respect of non-identical replacement engines not required
to meet TIER IIBureau
or Tier
II Presentation _ Date
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IMO MARPOL Annex VI NOx gas fuels

Annex VI
Reg. 2
Reg. 13
Appendix Form of
IAPP
All ships with gas fuelled engines
Applicable
Origin
Existing ships:
installation, additional or
non-identical replacement
after 01/03/2016
Res. 258(67)
New definition for Fuel oil includes
Subject
Reference
gas and Marine diesel engine

includes gas fuelled engines
installed on a ship constructed
after 01/03/2016 or gas fuelled
additional or non-identical
replacement engine installed after
01/03/2016.
Form of the supplement to IAPP
certificate revised
accordingly
Bureau
119
IMO MARPOL Annex VI NOx Code

NOx Technical Code
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
All ships subject to
MARPOL Annex VI
Reg. 13
Keel laid after 01/01/2016 in general

Keel laid after 01/01/2021 for recreational ships
Applicable
Origin
with GT < 500 and L 24

Existing ships: major conversion after
01/01/2016
Additional, replacement by non identical
or substantial modification or increase of
MCR by more than 10%
Exclude engines already certified in
accordance with TIER I or TIER II
Res. 251(66), MARPOL Annex VI
New definition for Marine diesel engine including engines operated in the gas
Subject
Reference
mode but still excluding gas turbines.

Selection of gas fuel for testing dual fuel
Gas fuel temperature measurement and recording
Testing of gas mode operation of dual fuel engines using liquid fuel as pilot or
balance fuel
120
IMO MARPOL Annex VI SOx

Annex VI
Reg. 14.1.3
Reg. 14.4.3
All ships
Applicable
In force on 01/01/2015
Origin
MEPC Res. 176(58)
Ships trading in SOx Emission Control Areas (ECA), the sulfur content of fuel oil
Subject
Reference
shall not exceed 0,10% m/m

Baltic sea
North sea area
North American area (USA and Canada coastal)
US Carabean sea area (Puerto Rico and Virgin islands)
In all other sea area: 3,5% m/m and 0,5% m/m after 01/01/2020 (may be
postponed to 2025)
Reference to MEPC.82(43), Guidelines for Monitoring the World-wide Average
Sulphur Content of Residual Fuel Oils Supplied for Use On Board Ships.
121
IMO MARPOL Annex VI SOx & NOx

North American and US Carabbean Seas:
Baltic and North Seas SOx ECA:
NOx ECA (TIER I, II or III); and
0,1% m/m by 01/01/2015
SOx ECA: 0,1% m/m by 01/01/2015
Turkish Seas Sox:

0,1% m/m by 01/01/2012
All other Seas SOx:
3,5% m/m by 01/01/2012
0,5% m/m by 01/01/2020 (2025?)
EC Directive 2005/33/EC Seas SOx:

0,1% m/m by 01/01/2010 (Helenic Seas by 01/01/2012)
except for berthing less than 2h
122
IMO MARPOL Annex VI EEDI

All ships with conventional propulsion
Annex VI Ch 4
Applicable
Origin
GT 400
Exclude navigations in Flags national waters
based on alternative National control

measures
Building contract after 01/01/2013; or
Delivered after 01/07/2015
Existing ships: major conversion
MEPC Res. 203(62)
Ch 4 introduced for Energy Efficiency EEDI and SEEMP
Reg 20 and 21 (EEDI) shall not apply to non-conventional propulsion:
Diesel electric propulsion
Turbine propulsion
Subject
Reference
Hybrid propulsion
Grace period of possible waiver for Reg. 20 and 21 based on Flag agreement and
reporting to IMO for:

Building contract before 01/01/2017; and
Keel laid before 01/07/2017; and
Delivery before 01/07/2019
Major conversions before 01/07/2017
Bureau Veritas
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Reg. 22 for Existing
123
ships:Presentation
SEEMP at
the first intermediate or renewal survey after

Attained EEDI (1 X/100) x Reference line
X: reduction factor relative to reference
line
124
Impact of Main engines
Impact of Aux. Engines
-> Gas fuels / reduced

speed
-> Shaft generators,

hybrid power plant
Origin
MEPC 65, 67 and 68
Reduction impact of PTI and

electrical inovation
Reduction impact due to

mechanical innovations
-> Lubrification, heat
recovery, propeller, hull
optimisation
MEPC Res. 263(68) amending Res. 245(66), the 2014 Guidelines on the method
Subject
Reference
of calculation of the attained EEDI for new ships

MEPC Res. 231(65), the 2013 Guidelines for calculation of reference lines for use
with the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)
MEPC Res. 233(65) for cruise ships having non-conventional propulsion
MEPC Res. 262(68) amending Res. 255(67) and Res. 232(65), the "2013 Interim
Guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to maintain the
maneuverability of ships in adverse conditions
Phase 0: Bulk carriers, tankers and combination carriers with Dwt 20,000
MEPC.1 Circ. Bureau
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Presentationon
_ Date
815: 2013
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Annex VI
Ch 4
LNG carriers, cruise passenger
ships, ro-ro passenger ships, ro-ro

cargo ships (vehicle carriers),
GT 400
Building contract after 01/09/2015; or
Applicable

Delivered after 01/09/2019
Existing ships: major conversion
Origin
MEPC Res. 251(66)
Ch 4 Energy Efficiency EEDI and SEEMP shall not apply to:

ships not propelled by mechanical means,
platforms including FPSOs, FSU and drilling rigs
Reg 20 and 21 (EEDI) does not apply to cargo ships with ice-breaking capability
Subject
Reference
Ice-breaking at speed 2 knots whith ice thickness 1m or bending strength
500 kPa
Reg 20 and 21 (EEDI) extended to LNG carriers and cruise passenger ships with
non-conventional propulsion
Cruise passenger ship: passenger ship without cargo deck and designed
exclusively for commercial transmportation of passengers in overnight
accommodations
on a sea voyage
126

Table 1 Reduction factors (in %) for the EEDI relative to EEDI reference line
127
Table 2 Parameters for determination of reference values for ship type
128

Annex VI Ch 4
Applicable
All ships subject to EEDI
Sea trials conducted after 1st
September 2015
MEPC Res. 254(67)
Origin
MEPC Res. 261(68)

2014 Guidelines on survey and certification of the EEDI revoking MEPC Res.
234(65) and 214(63)
Subject
Reference
includes the calculation of EEDI for ships fitted with dual-fuel engines using LNG and
liquid fuel oil) and defines the criteria for primary fuel for ships equipped with dual-fuel
engines:
MEPC agreed to use 50% as the threshold value of the ratio of the calorific value of gas
fuel (LNG) to total marine fuels (HFO/MDO+LNG) but also agreed to add the text the
Administration can accept a lower value of the percentage taking into account the
intended voyage.
Reference to ITTC Recommended Procedure 7.5-04-01-01.1 Speed and Power
Trials Part 1; 2012 revision 1 or ISO 15016:2015 for sea condition assessment and
ship speed measurements:
Iterative method: 4 Double Runs (for leader ship) and 3 DR (for sister ships);
Mean of mean method: 6 DR (for leader ship) and 3 DR (for sister ships);
BVs
BVs Form
Form of
of EEDI
EEDI speed
speed test
test log
log sheet
sheet in
in line
line ISO
ISO 15016:2015
15016:2015 available
available
129
IMO MARPOL Annex VI EGCS

Reg. 4
Applicable
Origin
All ships fitted with EGCS
as equivalent method to
Reg. 13 and Reg. 14
Entered into Force on
01/07/2010
MEPC Res. 184(59)

MEPC Res. 259(68)
Based on Reg. 4 allowing alternative methods equivalent to reg. 13 (NOx) and
Subject
Reference
Reg. 14 (SOx)
Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) to comply with MEPC Res. 184(59),
2009 Guidelines for ECS.
Amendments on CO2 measurement methods and on pH determination either
by means of direct measurement, or by using a calculation-based methodology
calculation adopted on January 2015 at PPR2.
2015 Guidelines adopted at MEPC 68 with calculation based methodology
instead of measurements for the verification of wash water discharge pH
criteria
130
IMO
Other
environemental
instruments
Not yet in force
IMO MEPC - Biofouling

-
All ships
Applicable
Origin
Non mandatory
(at this stage)
MEPC 207(62)
Provide a globally consistent approach to the management of biofouling, which is the
Subject
Reference
accumulation of various aquatic organisms on ships hulls.

Biofouling management plan and record book
Antifouling system and maintenance
In-water survey inspection, cleaning and maintenance
Design and description
Dissemination of information
Training and education
132
IMO MEPC Underwater noise

-
All ships
Applicable
Non mandatory (at this stage)
Origin
MEPC 66/17
MEPC.1 Circ. 833
Subject
Reference
Guidelines for the reduction

of underwater noise from
commercial shipping to
Le Havre, France on 10 March 2015
address adverse impacts
on Marine life
General advice about
reduction of
underwaternoise to
designers, shipbuilders and
operators
Focus on primary sources
of underwater noise:
propellers, hull shapes,
onboard machinery,
operational aspects
Reference to ISO/PAS
Bureau
_ DateBV
Refer
BV
notation
URN
17208-1
&to
ISO/DIS
16554
Refer
to
BV
notation
URN and
and
BV NR614
NR614
133
IMO MEPC BWMC, 2004

Ratification by country
Ratified
44 countries*
Not ratified
126 countries*
Ratification by Gross Tonnage

Ratified
Entry Into Force (EIF) one year
32,86%*
after ratification by:

more than 30 States; AND
Representing more than 35% of the
world merchant gross tonnage
*Updated on 10 August 2015

Not ratified
67,14%*
Remains
2,14%
of
for EiF
Remains
of fleet
fleet GT
Bureau2,14%
_GT
Datefor EiF
134
IMO MEPC BWMC, 2004

Principle agreement on non-penalization of early
movers at MEPC 68
D-1 : Ballast Water Exchange Standard
D-2 : Ballast Water Treatment Standard
50 systems with IMO basic approval
including 36 with IMO final approval
Refer to BWM.2/Circ.34/Rev.3
In line with Reg. B-3 as amended at MEPC 68
Implemented
BV
notation
CLEANSHIP,
BWE,
Bureau
Presentation
_ Date
Implemented in
in
BVVeritas
notation
CLEANSHIP,
BWE, BWT
BWT
135
IMO MEPC Recycling, 2009

Ratification by country
Ratified
3 countries*
Not ratified
167 countries*
Ratification by Gross Tonnage

Ratified
1,86%*
Entry Into Force (EIF) two year
after ratification by:

more than 15 States; AND
Representing more than 40% of the
world merchant gross tonnage

IMO MEPC Res. 269(68) 2015 Guidelines
for the development of the Inventory of

Hazardous Materials (IHM)
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Veritas 2015
*Updated
onBureau
10 August
Not ratified
98,14%*
In
line
with
BV
GREENPASSPORT
InBureau
lineVeritas
withPresentation
BV notation
notation
_ Date GREENPASSPORT
136
EC Recycling Directive, 2009

1257/2013/EC
All ships with GT 500

Enter into Force after 31/12/2015 and
after:
6 month after recycling facilities
Applicable
Origin
Subject
Reference
reaches 2,5 million light

displacement tons; or
31/12/2018
New ship with EC Flag
contracted after EiF; or
Keel laid 6month after EiF; or
Delivered 30 month after EiF
Existing ships with EC Flag and all other
ships: as far as practicable after EiF but
initial survey to be conducted by
31/12/2020
2009/16/EC and
1013/2006/EC
Initial, renewal (5 years), additional (occasional) and final survey (prior to
recycling) as per art. 8 by Flag or its RO
Each ship is required to have IHM onboard at initial survey
Ship recycling plan to be prepared prior to recycling
Authorization to be applied to the EC Commission for recycling ships with EC
Flag by a recycling company owning facilities in a third country
137
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IACS Presentation
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HO Based in UK
12 major Classification Societies
More than 90% of world GT
Adhesion of IACS QSCS
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ORGANIZATION and PROCESS

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Meets every 2 years

Marine Safety Committee

Meets 3 times every 2 years

Marine Environmental Protection Committee

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BWMC, HK Recycling, etc and other regulations and measures to

Aids to navigation, construction and equipment of vessels, manning from

a safety standpoint, rules for the prevention of collisions, handling of

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IMO MSC Sub-Committees

Consider technical and operational matters related to:

Consider technical and operational matters related to:

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IMO MSC Sub-Committees

IMO MSC Sub-Committees

and watchkeeping, including minimum international

IMO MEPC Sub-Committees

IMO 2015 Agenda

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IMO Treaties ratification process

Bureau Veritas Presentation _ Date

Period of grace: 1~2 years

Bureau Veritas Presentation _ Date

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IMO Member States Audit scheme

19/12/2005: Res. 973(24): Code for the implementation of Mandatory

21/12/2005: Res. A.974(24): established framework and procedures for

the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme

18/01/2018: Res. A.1018(26): approved the time frame and schedule of

activities for the consideration and introduction of an institutionalized

20/12/2011: Res. A.1054(27): adopted the Implementation of Mandatory

IMO Instruments, 2011 revoking Res.A.973(24)

5/12/2013: Res. A.1067(28): adopted framework and procedure for the

IMO Member State Audit Scheme, revoking Res. A.974(24)

10/12/2013: Res. A.1070(28): IMO Instruments Implementation Code

(III Code) revoking A.1054(27)

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IMO III Code

III Code will enter into force on 01/01/2016 through:

SOLAS Ch XIII, MSC Res. 366(93)

MARPOL Annex I Ch 10 Reg. 44 and 45, IMO MEPC 246(66)

MARPOL Annex II Ch 9 Reg. 19 and 20, IMO MEPC 246(66)

MARPOL Annex III Ch 2 Reg. 10 and 11, IMO MEPC 246(66)

MARPOL Annex IV Ch 6 Reg. 15 and 16, IMO MEPC 246(66)

MARPOL Annex V Ch 2 Reg. 11 and 12, IMO MEPC 246(66)

MARPOL Annex VI Ch 5 Reg. 24 and 25, IMO MEPC 247(66)

COLREG Part F Rule 39, 40 and 41, IMO Res. A. 1085(28)

Defines Audit, Audit Scheme, III Code, Audit Standard

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