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Steel coil loading program of existing dry cargo ships
With regard to information given in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0712 dated 15 October 2007, a calculation program to evaluate steel coil loading methods, which are not summarised in the onboard Loading Manual, has been developed. The above mentioned program named "Primeship_Steelcoil_Loading" is available from ClassNK's website. (http://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/download/dl_soft.asp) For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Hull Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2017 Fax: +81-3-5226-2019 E-mail: hld@classnk.or.jpAnnex IV of MARPOL 73/78 for existing ships
As informed previously by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0545 and No. TEC-0683, the existing ships defined by the annex, whose date of building contract is before 27 September 2003, should obtain the International Sewage Pollution Prevention (ISPP) certificate by 26 September 2008. You are kindly requested to take into account the obtaining of the certificate by the effective date. It is required to complete the plan approval at ClassNK Machinery Department, and then undergo the initial survey at service sites in order to obtain the certificate. 1. Plan approval at ClassNK Machinery Department 3 sets of the following documents are necessary to be submitted to ClassNK Machinery Department for approval. (As for procedures to issue the certifiRevised cargo gear regulation of Australia
The revised cargo gear regulations of Australian Government "Marine Orders, Part32 (Cargo Handling Equipment) Issue 2, Compilation No.1" have been issued in 27 June 2007, revising the regulations "Marine Orders, Part32 (Cargo Handling Equipment) Issue 2, Order No.14 of 1997". The survey and procedure for ships commissioned in Australian Service which was advised by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-310 dated 10 May 1999 is not changed despite the revision issued. In addition, "Marine Orders, Part32 (Cargo Handling Equipment) Issue 2, Compilation No.1" is available from the below URLs. Australian Government Attorney-General's Department URL: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/comlaw.nsf/sh/homepage For any questions about the above, please conta----- No English version -----
Approvals of stability programme for oil, chemical and gas carriers flying UK flag
As instructed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency as attached, the onboard computers for oil, chemical and gas carriers flying UK flag should be capable of compliance with the damage stability requirements prior to departure of the vessel to sea. Pending any compulsory introduction of a standard calculation method to ensure compliance with damage stability requirements on tanks vessels in IMO, UK accepts the approval of program in accordance with the IACS Unified Requirements L5 (IACS UR L5) until settlement by IMO. Attention needs to be paid that this requirement is to apply to new and existing tank vessels flying UK flag, though the IACS UR L5 applies to the onboard computer on ships contracted for construction on or after 1 July 2005. For detaiThis Technical Information became null and void on 3 Sep 2013.
Revision of the instructions from the flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206 regarding periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear
Instructions from the several flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206 regarding periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear were informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0693 dated 12 April 2007. As Malta, Vanuatu and Vietnam have informed us of new/revised instructions, we update the information of said instructions on this matter. Please replace the attachment of the ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0693 dated 12 April 2007 "Instructions from the flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206" with the attached "Instructions from the flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206 (2007.11)". For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAJIThis Technical Information became null and void on 6 Jun 2008.
The approval test of crankcase explosion relief valves (Partly amended)
With regard to information given in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0718 dated 5 December 2007, please note the following revision for correction, and replace the text with this issue. As you may know, "Guidance for the Approval and Type Approval of Materials and Equipment for Marine Use" was partly amended on 2 May 2007, to require an approval test for the crankcase explosion relief valves of diesel engines installed on ships for which the date of contract for construction is on or after 1 July 2007 in accordance with IACS UR M66. However, IACS recently amended the application of UR M66, and therefore, ClassNK has also adopted the amendment of UR M66. Accordingly, Chapter 10, Part 6 of the Guidance has been revised so that the approval test is reThis Technical Information became null and void on 10 Mar 2016.
Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguishing Systems for New Construction Marshall Islands flagged LNG/LPG Vessels
The Marshall Islands Government has notified ClassNK of special requirements for Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguishing Systems on deck the Marshall Islands flagged vessels as follows. Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguishing Systems for New Construction LNG/LPG Vessels: For Fixed dry chemical powder fire extinguishing systems for LNG/LPG vessels, this system should be carried out the following commissioning test prior to delivery. 1. The commissioning test shall demonstrate the proper functioning of hand monitors and hose lines, as well as remote operated monitors, as designed. 2. The system test shall be conducted utilizing dry chemical powder and propellant gas identical to that employed in the system. 3. Dispersion on deck of the dThis Technical Information became null and void on 28 Dec 2007.
The approval test of crankcase explosion relief valves
As you may know, "Guidance for the Approval and Type Approval of Materials and Equipment for Marine Use" was partly amended on 2 May 2007, to require an approval test for the crankcase explosion relief valves of diesel engines installed on ships for which the date of contract for construction is on or after 1 July 2007 in accordance with IACS UR M66. However, IACS recently amended the application of UR M66, and therefore, ClassNK has also adopted the amendment of UR M66. Accordingly, Chapter 10, Part 6 of the Guidance has been revised so that the approval test is required for either of the following crankcase explosion relief valves. 1. Explosion relief valves of diesel engines whose date of application for certification is on or after 1 January 2008 andApplication of Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) to Panamanian flag ships
Panama Maritime Authority has notified that the Republic of Panama has ratified the 1988 SOLAS and Load Line Protocols on 17 September 2007 and Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) will be applied to Panamanian flag ships on and after 17 February 2008 (See attached Merchant Marine Circular No.152). Please be informed of the procedure dealing with this matter as follows. 1. For cargo ships, all statutory certificates are renewed with validity of 5 years at the first renewal survey of Cargo Ship Safety Construction (SC) on and after 17 February 2008. Accordingly, all the existing certificates remain valid until renewal survey of the existing SC Certificate. 2. In case where Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (SE) and/or Cargo Ship Safety RadioPeriodic Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Compressed Gas Cylinders, Fire Extinguishers and Fixed Fire-fighting System onboard the Isle of Man Flagged Vessels
Government of the Isle of Man has notified of Industry Circular No.6 Amended September 2006 for amended periodic inspection, testing and maintenance of compressed gas cylinders, fire extinguishers and fixed fire-fighting system onboard the Isle of Man Flagged Vessels as per attached. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0554 dated 10 November 2003. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027 / 2028 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jp Attachment: 1. Industrial Circular No.6 Amended September 2006 2. IndusEmergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Vanuatu flagged vessels
The Vanuatu Government has notified ClassNK of special requirements for the emergency escape breathing device on board the Vanuatu flagged vessels as follows. Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs): For machinery spaces, the vessels shall have 200% coverage for engine room watch personnel, plus 1, with a minimum of 5 on off shore supply vessels, and 7 on all other SOLAS ships. 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.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 13 Nov 2009.
Installation of immersion suits on board Danish flagged vessels
The Denmark Government have notified of carriage of immersion suits for that flagged ships as follows. 1. One immersion suit to be provided for each person on board (as per lifesaving capacity/in compliance with the record (Form E) of the safety equipment certificate). The suits must be of approved type in accordance with the LSA Code and must be provided in sizes appropriate for the crew on board, also note that immersion suits on board Danish flagged vessels must be of a type with built-in insulation and buoyancy. 2. Additional immersion suits to be supplied on the bridge and in the engine room (two (2) at each location). (1) For the bridge the following to be taken into consideration. (i) For vessels with limited space on the bridge, no additionalAbolishment of Special Requirements for INMARSAT-C Ship Earth Stations of Singapore Flag Ships
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has notified us that the Authority does not require "to define the secondary position for initiating INMARSAT-C distress alerting" on a mandatory basis. In accordance with the notice, ClassNK Technical Information TEC-223 dated 10 September 1997 is abolished. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 7 Jan 2010.
Steel coil loading methods of existing dry cargo ships
Loading methods for steel coils carried by dry cargo vessels, i.e. weight, size, tiers, and number of dunnages, have been verified with regards to the concentrated forces affecting inner bottoms and summarized in the onboard loading manual. These summarized loading methods aim to keep the number of dunnages to a minimum and may not always correspond to maximum quantities for loaded steel coils. However, steel coil loading methods that are not summarized in the onboard Loading Manual are also acceptable, provided that the number of dunnages is increased and they are verified properly with regard to inner bottom strength. Our Rules clearly specify that, in cases where 6 or more dunnages are laid under a steel coil, the inner bottom may be considered as lThis Technical Information became null and void on 21 Sep 2011.
Inspection, Testing and Survey Requirements of Fixed Gas Installations, Portable Fire Extinguishers and Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs) onboard Bahamian Flagged Vessels
The Bahamas Maritime Authority has notified ClassNK of BMA Information Bulletin No.97 and No.29 regarding the inspection, testing and survey requirements of fixed gas installations, portable fire extinguishers and emergency escape breathing apparatus (EEBDs) as follows. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0410 dated 10 July 2001 and No.TEC-0477 dated 25 August 2002. 1. Fixed Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Halon Gas Installations (1) General Inspection and Maintenance (i) A visual inspection of all cylinders forming part of affixed fire extinguishing installation shall be carried out annually by a competent person. The inspection shall include a means of determining if any leakage has occurred and verificatAn entry-into-force of the AFS Convention
1. This is information on an entry into force of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention), which adopted on 5 October 2001 by IMO. 2. Under the terms of the AFS Convention, the AFS Convention enters into force 12 months after 25 States representing 25 per cent of the world's merchant shipping tonnage have ratified it. 3. With the ratification by Panama on 17 September 2007, the AFS Convention has been ratified by 25 States representing 38.11 per cent of world's merchant shipping tonnage. Accordingly, the AFS Convention will enter into force on 17 September 2008. 4. The AFS Convention will apply to ships flying the flag of a Party to the Convention. The following 25 States have ratified theThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Jan 2010.
Fuel Oil (Marine Gas Oil) Controls by the European Union
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0687 dated 14 December 2006, fuel oils used onboard ships are regulated by the European Union in its member states' territorial seas separately from IMO MARPOL 73/78 ANNEX VI. Technical Information No.TEC-0678 provided a summary of the fuel oil control according to Directive 2005/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (amending Directive 1999/32/EC). This information provides a summary of a requirement change effective from 1 January 2008 for a Marine Gas Oil (hereinafter referred to as "MGO") control which originally took effect in July 2000, according to 1999/32/EC. - Original requirement: Applicable from July 2000 to 31 December 2007. Use of MGO with more than 0.2% sulphur contThis Technical Information became null and void on 14 Aug 2014.
Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems, Appliances and Emergency Equipment on board Cayman Islands Flagged Vessels
The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (CISR) has notified ClassNK of Shipping Notice No. MACI 002/2007 relating the maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems, appliances and emergency equipment. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0669 dated 10 August 2006. For any questions about the above, please contact: For questions on requirements of maintenance, inspection and testing NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027 / 2028 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jp For questions on requirements of spares NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and EquipmeIntroduction of the outcomes of MEPC56
This is a summary report of the decisions and discussions taken at the fifty-sixth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 56) held on 9 - 13 July 2007. 1. Adoption of Mandatory Instruments The following amendments to the Mandatory Instruments were adopted at this session. The text of the adopted amendments will be posted on the IMO web-site(http://www.imo.org > Information Resources > Index of IMO Resolutions > MEPC). (1) Amendments to MARPOL 73/78 Annex I (Resolution MEPC.164(56)) The editorial amendment to regulation 38.2.5 of MARPOL 73/78 Annex I (Reception facilities outside Special Areas) was adopted. (2) Amendments to MARPOL 73/78 Annex IV (Resolution MEPC.164(56)) The amendment to regulation 11.1.1 of MARPOL 73/78 AnneThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Carriage of immersion suits on cargo ships flying Liberia Flag
The Liberian Government has notified of carriage of immersion suits for that flagged ships by Bureau of Maritime Affairs MARINE OPERATIONS NOTE: New 8/2006 as follows. And, the following supersedes ClassNK Technical Information TEC-0643, Paragraph 3 "carriage of immersion suits for Liberian flag" issued on 16 November 2005. 1. Warm Climates: The Liberian government has revised its definition of warm climate for purposes of SOLAS Regulations III/7.3, 22.4.1.2, III/32.3.2.3 and III/32.3.3.3, as being that between 30°North and 30°South latitudes. 2. Definition of remote locations: Due to different ship designs and configurations, the Liberia government allows some flexibility in determining the number of immersion suits required for "remote locations". TThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2007.
Tokyo MOU PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on ISM Code
Tokyo MOU is to conduct PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ISM Code. Purpose : To verify the effective implementation of SMS on board ships. Campaign period : From 1 September to 30 November 2007 Attached for your information a copy of the following documents ClassNK received, which we believe would be useful for you to check the effective implementation of SMS on board ships under your management. (1) "Sample of questionnaire" to be used during the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (2) "Explanatory notes to the questionnaire". (3) "Circular letter from Hong Kong Marine Department" Managing company is requested to distribute this document to all Hong Kong ships and to prepare for the CIC in good time. Particular attention should be paidDefinition of date of "contract for construction"- Revision 4 of IACS Procedural Requirement No.29
1. This is information that IACS adopted the revision 4 of Procedural Requirement No.29 (PR 29) for definition of date of "contract for construction" with a view to clarifying "minor design alterations" of a series of vessels under a single contract for construction as attached. 2. This revision of PR29 Procedural Requirement was adopted on 21 June 2007 with immediate effect. 3. Background and contents of this revision (1) A series of vessel was defined in previous versions of PR29 as vessels built to the same approved plans under a single contract for construction. According to this clause, if any vessel or vessels of a series of vessel have minor design alterations which are subject to classification requirements, the vessels were not considered a sLifeboat Air Support Systems for Liberian Flag Ships
The Liberian Government has notified the following instructions regarding the maintenance of lifeboat air support systems by Marine Notice SAF-001(Rev.04/05): 1. Periodic Inspections In accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and guidelines the air support system shall be subject to periodic inspection carried out by the vessel's crew on a monthly basis as required by SOLAS 2004 Edition, as amended, Regulation 20.7. 2. Annual Examinations All lifeboat air support systems and bottles shall be examined at least annually by the attending class society surveyor as part of the annual statutory survey for the Safety Equipment Certificate or MODU Code certificate. 3. Recharging If the air pressure in the bottles should fall below ten percent (Non-destructive tests for butt welding joint of extremely thick steel plates in large container ships
It has been revealed by research in recent years that extremely thick steel plates used on hull construction of large container ships might not always guarantee both the toughness against brittle fracture (crack initiation) and the arrestability in base metal or welded joint either, and the initiation of brittle fracture with long-term aging/fatigue might not always be denied, as the case may be, throughout the ship's life depending on the size of the defects in the welded joint. And further researches are presently being promoted. On the other hand, a number of large container ships using extremely thick steel plates are now in service or under construction. No brittle fracture damages on large container ships in service have occurred. However, as a provAmendments to the Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules
Amendment to the Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules entered in force on 1 January 2007. Amendments have been made in section 1 (General) and section 2 (Ice class draught). For ships assigned ice class IA, IB or IC (Class IA Super, IA, IB or IC defined in Chapter 28 of our rules) and built on or after 1 July 2007, if the summer load line in fresh water is located at a higher level than the UIWL (Upper Ice Water Line), a "warning triangle" and an "ice class draught mark" at the maximum permissible ice class draught amidships are to be provided with the ship's sides. Ships built before 1 July 2007 shall be provided with such marking not later than the first scheduled dry docking after 1 July 2007. This amendment was adopted on 19 December 2006 and entered in fAnnex IV of MARPOL 73/78 for existing Japanese-registered ships
Please be informed of surveys relating to MARPOL annex IV and ISPP certificate issued by Japanese Government for existing Japanese-registered ships as follows. Surveys relating to MARPOL Annex IV for existing Japanese-registered ships before the effective date (27 September 2008) can be carried out, and the documents which are required to be submitted to Japanese Government for obtaining ISPP certificate should be issued by ClassNK after the completion of the initial survey. It is required to complete the plan approval at ClassNK Machinery Department and carry out the initial survey in order to obtain the documents. However, the plan approval may be omitted in case where the ship has the Statement of Compliance (SOC). As for the details, please refer toThis Technical Information became null and void on 29 Sep 2008.
Amendment to application form "Application for Classification and Statutory Services During Construction"
This is to inform you that an application form 1A for CLASSIFICATION AND STATUTORY SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION has been amended as attached hereto due to the change of flammable point from 61°C to 60°C defined in the IMDG Code in line with the IMO Resolution MSC.205(81) which came into force 1 January 2007. We shall be very grateful if you will use this new form in future, which may be down-loaded from the following URL. Http://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/download/dl_appli.asp Thank you for your cooperation with us in this matter. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Classification Department, Information Center, Head Office Address: 1-8-5 Ohnodai, Midori-ku, Chiba 267-0056, Japan Tel.: +81-43-294-5Summary of SOLAS Chapter III and LSA Code amendments adopted by Marine Safety Committee (MSC) at the 81st and 82nd session
Marine Safety Committee (MSC) has amended SOLAS Chapter III by Res.MSC201(81) and Res.MSC216(82) and done LSA Code by Res.MSC207(81) and MSC218(82) at the 81st and 82nd session. Principal revised points are mentioned as follows. Please refer to the attachment (amended parts are underlined) and ClassNK Technical Information TEC-0691 for further information. 1. Principal revised points by Res.MSC.201(81): (1) Number of infant lifejackets for passenger ships on voyages less than 24 hours has been specified. (2) If adult lifejackets are not designed to fit person weighting up to 140kg and with a chest girth of up to 1,750 mm, accessories to secured to such persons have been required. This resolution will enter into force on 1st July 2010. 2. Principal rThis Technical Information became null and void on 2 Dec 2013.
Maintenance, Inspection and Tests of Fire-Protection and Fire Fighting Systems on board Singapore Flagged Ships (Partly amended)
The Singapore Government has notified that requirements of the maintenance, inspection and test of fire fighting equipment on board Singapore flag vessels were partly amended in Shipping Circular No.26 of 2005 and No.28 of 2006. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0628 dated 27 May 2005. 1. Portable fire extinguishers (1) Portable fire extinguishers shall be examined periodically but not exceeding one year by a competent person in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and inspection guide in table 9.1.3 of IMO Resolution A.951(23). (2) A competent person can be determined and appointed by the Management Company in ISM Code. (3) At least one extinguisher of each type manufactured iServicing Intervals of Life-saving Appliances on board the Bahamas flagged vessels
The Bahamas Maritime Authority has notified ClassNK of the instruction regarding servicing intervals of life-saving appliances on board the Bahamas flagged vessels by BMA INFORMATION BULLETIN No.98. According to Chapter III of SOLAS, inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets, marine evacuation systems, inflated rescue boats and hydrostatic release units shall be serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months. If the vessel trades to ports where there are no approved service stations, however, servicing intervals may be extended up to 17 months. In case where the life-saving appliances are serviced in line with the window (within 3 months before or after each anniversary) of the relevant annual or periodical SE surveys for HSSC vessels in accordance wThis Technical Information became null and void on 15 Nov 2016.
Application for Extension of the service period of Inflatable Liferaft and/or Fire Fighting Equipment for Panama Flag Ships (Responsible person and e-mail address changed.)
Procedure of application for extension of the period of the periodical servicing of inflatable liferaft and/or fire fighting equipment was advised by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0646 dated 27 December 2005. However, the responsible person has been changed as follows. Prior to contact for such extension, please confirm the responsible person at website of the Panama Maritime Authority (http://www.segumar.com/). This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0646. 1. Application including the following information (1) Name of Ship (2) Call Sign (3) IMO No. (4) Name of Class Society which is issuing SE Certificate and Fax No. (5) Name of Owner and Fax No. (6) Equipment Manufacturer (7) Number anRegarding the release gear mechanism, type SRS-37 which is equipped on lifeboats manufactured by Shigi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
On 22 May 2006, while at anchor in the Bay of Sept Iles, Canada, lifeboat drill was carried out on board the bulk carrier. During the recovery of lifeboat, the lifeboat fell in the accident. At present, Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) are investigating the lifeboat accident and has released a Marine Safety Advisory letter concerning the release gear mechanism, type SRS-37. Moreover the manufacturer of the lifeboat, Shigi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. published the safety guidance for the release gear mechanism as attached. Object types of lifeboats manufactured by Shigi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. are as follows. And a part of following lifeboats manufactured from 2000 to 2004 are equipped with the release gear mechanism, type SRS-37. Type of lifeboatsThis Technical Information became null and void on 3 Sep 2013.
Instructions from the flag states on the implementation of MSC.1/Circ.1206 regarding periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear
As informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0691 dated 22 February 2007, at the eighty-second session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 82) held on 29 November - 8 December 2006, the issue on the MSC.1/Circ.1206 concerning "Measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats" was discussed and after a thorough discussion, the Committee agreed to keep the circular non-mandatory at this stage. It should be noted that although the MSC.1/Circ.1206 is agreed to be kept non-mandatory, the requirements of the annual thorough examination for the launching appliances and the on-load releasing gear specified in Reg.III/20.11 are still to be complied and the implementations of MSC.1/Circ.1206 depends on its associated instructions from each flag state, for theThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Exemption from installation of immersion suits on cargo ships flying Malaysian Flag
For Malaysian ships other than bulk carriers, which are constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates between Latitude 30 degrees North and 30 degrees South may be exempted from the installation of immersion suits according to 32.3.2 Chapter III SOLAS. Malaysian Government authorizes ClassNK to issue an exemption certificate from that regulation. For the issuance of this Exemption Certificate, an application for immersion suits exemption is requested to submit to the nearest ClassNK Office if the exemption is applied. 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.: +81-3-5226-2020Introduction of the outcomes of MSC 82
This is a summary report of the decisions and discussions taken at the eighty-second session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 82) held on 29 November - 8 December 2006. 1. Adoption of Mandatory Instruments The following amendments adopted at this session. Please be informed that each amendment is mentioned to put as per each estimated date of entry into force in order as follows. 1.1 Estimated date of entry into force: 1 July 2008 (1) Relating amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-1 (i) Amendments to Reg. II-1/3-2 - Protective coatings of dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers (refer to Attachment 1& Annex 1 of Attachment 2) Amendments to Reg. II-1/3-2 as compulsory requirement on perforBallast Water Management - Requirement introduced by State of Qatar
In relation to ballast water management, we would advise you that Department of Maritime Affairs & Land Transport of the State of QATAR has announced the following requirements. Approval of the “Ballast Water Management Plan” shall be in accordance with Resolution MEPC.127(53) – Guidelines For Ballast Water Management And Development of Ballast Water Management Plans (G4). Please note above requirement in case of preparation of Ballast Water management Plan for Qatari flag vessels. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Machinery Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2022 / 2023 Fax: +81-3-5226-2024 E-mail: mcd@Introduction of the IACS early implementation of IMO "Performance Standards for Protective Coatings for ballast tanks and void spaces" for ships subject to the CSRs
This is information on the IACS early implementation of IMO "Performance Standards for Protective Coatings for ballast tanks and void spaces" (PSPC) for bulk carriers and oil tankers subject to IACS Common Structural Rules (CSRs). 1. The IACS CSRs for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers specify that "For ships constructed for construction on or after the date of IMO adoption of the amended SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-2, by which an IMO "Performance standard for protective coatings for ballast tanks and void spaces" will be made mandatory, the coatings of internal spaces subject to the amended SOLAS Regulation are to satisfy the requirements of the IMO performance standard.". 2. At the MSC82 held in December 2006, the SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-2 was adopted by resoluOperation tests of the relieving gears of the safety valves provided on the boilers at the Periodical Surveys
According to the Amendment to the Rules to the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships (No.3 of Amendment) dated 3 October 2006, the operation test of the relieving gears of the safety valves for boilers will be required at the periodical surveys for which the application is submitted to the Society on and after 1 January 2007. Please refer to the attached extraction from the amended requirements(underlined parts). As specified in the attached requirements, prior to the periodical surveys for which the application is submitted to the Society on and after 1 January 2007, please carry out the operation tests of the relief valves provided on the exhaust gas economizers and record it in the logbook for review by the attending surveyor. For any questionFuel Oil Controls by the European Union and by the State of California, USA
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0620 dated 3 February 2005, fuel oils used onboard ships are regulated by MARPOL 73/78 ANNEX VI as follows: The sulphur content of any fuel oil used onboard ships shall not exceed 4.5% m/m. The sulphur content of fuel oil used onboard ships in a SECA* (Sox Emission Contol Area) shall not exceed 1.5% m/m. * The following sea areas are designated as SECA at the present. A. The Baltic Sea Area (application started on 19 May 2006) B. The North Sea Area (application starts on 22 November 2007) Separately from the above mentioned IMO Regulations, fuel oils used onboard ships are regulated by the European Union (hereafter referred to as "EU") and by the State of California in the USA (hereaConstruction Drawings to be maintained on Board the Ship and Ashore
At the eightieth session of the Maritime Safety Committee of the IMO held in May 2005, amendments to the Mandatory Instruments ? SOLAS Chapter II-1 (Annex I to Resolution MSC. 194(80)) were adopted, and it has become mandatory requirement by Regulation 3-7 "Construction drawings maintained on board and ashore" to keep each one set of construction drawings, listed on Annex to MSC/Circ. 1135, onboard ship and ashore for all ships constructed, i.e. the keels of which are laid or which are at similar stage of construction, on or after 1 January 2007. Our auditor should confirm the retention of the construction drawings ashore and on board the ships at the time of ISM Company and Shipboard audits respectively. For any questions about the above, please conSurvey Preparations for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers based on amended IMO Resolution A.744 (18). (Part 2)
As informed previously by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0665 dated 5 July 2006, for the Special Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers and for the Intermediate Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers over 10 years of age which are applied on and after 1 January 2007, the SURVEY PROGRAMME using a new form is to be submitted. In addition, applicants are to submit also the SURVEY PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE in advance of preparation of this new SURVEY PROGRAMME. As ClassNK newly prepared the form of SURVEY PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE and revised the form of SURVEY PROGRAMME, please be kind enough to submit them to the service site in charge prior to the surveys, for which the application is submitted on and after 1 January 2007, referring to the attached sampIACS UI SC213 for non-Japanese flag ships
IACS UI SC213 has been established as an interpretation of SOLAS Reg.III/31.1.4, III/7.2.1.2, III/11.4, III/11.7 and III/16.7 on August 2006. This UI is implemented for ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2007. This UI interprets life rafts, if located at aft/forward end of the ship and at a distance more than 100 m from the closest survival craft, as required by SOLAS Reg.III/31.1.4, shall be regarded as "remotely located survival craft" with regard to SOLAS Reg.III/7.2.1.2. And it says the area where these remotely located survival crafts are stowed shall be provided with: 1. At least 2 lifejackets and 2 immersion suits 2. Adequate means of illumination, either fixed or portable, which shall be capable of illuminating the life raAnnex IV of MARPOL 73/78 for existing ships
As informed previously by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0494 and TEC-0545, Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 (Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships) entered into force on 27 September 2003 and was revised on 1 August 2005. The existing ships defined by the annex, whose date of building contract is before 27 September 2003, should obtain the International Sewage Pollution Prevention (ISPP) certificate by 26 September 2008. It is required to complete the plan approval at ClassNK Machinery Department and carry out the initial survey in order to obtain the certificate. You are kindly requested to take into account the obtaining of the certificate by the effective date. The plan approval for a lot of ships has not been completed yet.Introduction of the outcomes of IMO MEPC 55
This is a summary report of the decisions and discussions taken at the fifty-fifth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 55) held on 9 - 13 October 2006. 1. Adoption of Mandatory Instruments The following amendments to the Mandatory Instruments were adopted at this session. (1) Amendments to the revised MARPOL 73/78 Annex I (refer to Attachment 1) The amendments to the regulation 1.11 (Special Area) of the revised MARPOL 73/78 Annex I to add new paragraph (10) concerning the designation of the Southern South African Waters as a Special Area were adopted at this session and will enter into force on 1 March 2008. (2) Amendments to MARPOL 73/78 Annex III (refer to Attachment 2) The amendments to the MARPOL 73/78 Annex III to intShipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (Regulation 37.4 of Annex I to MARPOL Annex 73/78) Prompt Access to Shore-based Computer Programs
Amendments to MARPOL 73/78 Annex I, notably the addition of a new Regulation 37.4, will enter into force on 1 January 2007, as noted in ClassNK Information No. TEC-0608 issued on 22 November 2004. From 1 January 2007 onwards, all oil tankers of 5,000 tons deadweight or more will be required to have prompt access to shore-based computer programs for damage stability and residual structural strength calculations. This new requirement will apply to both new oil tankers as well as to existing oil tankers. ClassNK will adopt the procedures described below with respect to the handling of this new requirement. Accordingly, shipowners are kindly requested to take the steps necessary to have the applicable ships in their respective fleets comply with this new requClassNK Emergency Technical Assistance Service (ETAS)
For a number of years now, ClassNK has offered a special technical service, the Emergency Technical Assistance Service (ETAS), to shipowners or their representatives. In the event of a serious casualty to a ship, the ETAS team can immediately perform a computer analysis of damage stability and damage to longitudinal strength, then provide any technical advice necessary to ensure the ship's safety as well as prevention or mitigation of marine pollution. A new regulation 37.4 of the revised Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 will enter into force on 1 January 2007, as noted in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0608 issued on 22 November 2004. From 1 January 2007 onwards, all oil tankers of 5,000 tons deadweight or more will be required to have prompt access to shoThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Carriage of immersion suits on cargo ships flying Vietnamese and Swiss Flag
The Vietnamese and Swiss Government have notified of carriage of immersion suits for that flagged ships as follows. 1. The Vietnamese Flag (1) A ship other than a bulk carrier, as defined in SOLAS Chapter IX Reg.1, as amended, which is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates of the sector of the globe, between latitude 25 degrees North and 25 degrees South, may be exempted from SOLAS Chapter III Reg.32.3, provided that the exemption is subject to official approval of Vietnam Register Head Office for each specific case. (2) A Workstation is any place of the ship where the crew is occupied performing its normal duties except watch keeping duties. Remotely located workstations are those located more than 100 m, measured horizontally, from the placThis Technical Information became null and void on 29 Sep 2008.