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Circulars to be placed on board ships flying the Cyprus Flag
The List of Circulars of the Department of Merchant Shipping (DMS) required be placed on board the Cyprus Flag vessels have been noticed by Circular 8/2001. In addition to the above, a supplementary list of Circulars, issued by the DMS during 2001 and the 1st half of 2002, which should be placed on board ships flying the Cyprus flag was noticed by Circular No. 20/2002, this time. Please refer to the attachment for further details. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Safety Management Systems Department, Information Center, Head Office Address: 1-8-5, Ohnodai, Midori-ku, Chiba 267-0056, Japan Tel.: +81-43-294-5999 Fax: +81-43-294-7206 E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jp Attachment: 1. Circular No. 20/2002 "LiRevised regulation on survey of cargo handling appliances for Greek flag ships
The Greek Government has notified us of the regulations on survey of cargo handling appliances having been revised, and having been put into effect on 25 December 2001. Major revised points are as follows: 1. The form of the former certificate "Certificate of Fitness of Cargo Gear" had been abolished, and the form of "Cargo Gear Book2 (Greek type) was introduced instead. Cargo ships with due date of annual or renewal survey after 25 December 2001 are to be supplied with the "Cargo Gear Book" when they take the periodical surveys after that date. The new form should be prepared by the Owner (The form of the "Cargo Gear Book" is available at Greek Marine Pension Foundation). If you submit the form to our surveyor when the ship has the survey, our surveyThis Technical Information became null and void on 23 Apr 2021.
Servicing of Inflatable Liferafts on board Singapore-registered Ships
The Singapore Government has notified the Society of servicing of inflatable liferafts on board Singapore-registered ships, which are produced as follows: In Singapore, inflatable liferafts should be serviced at any service stations approved by the Administration. A list of approved liferaft service stations and the types of liferafts they are authorised to service is posted on the Administration's web site at: www.mpa.gov.sg/homepage/other-notices.html. For servicing of liferafts outside Singapore, enquiry should be made from the manufacture of the liferaft or the local maritime Administration, on the name of the approved servicing station at the ship's scheduled port of call and the liferafts should be serviced at one of them. For any questions aThis Technical Information became null and void on 14 Jun 2005.
Periodical Inspection and Maintenance of Fire-extinguishing System on board the Malaysian flag ships
The Malaysian Government has notified the Society of periodical inspection and maintenance of fire- extinguishing system on board the Malaysian flag ships, which are produced as follows: 1. Periodical inspection and maintenance of fire-extinguishing system (General) (1) All types of permanently installed fire-fighting systems, all types of portable fire extinguishers and breathing apparatus air cylinders must be subjected to periodical inspection and maintenance every year, by approved shore based service stations. (2) The attending surveyor may require, based on the results of a periodical inspection, certain containers to be, also, tested hydrostatically. (3) Hydrostatic testing is also required after repair. (4) Where the loss of content exceeds 10%Carriage Requirements for GPS receivers on board the Malta Flag Ships
The Maltese Government has notified the Society of carriage requirements for GPS receivers on board the Malta Flag ships, which is reproduced below for information/action: The Malta Flag ships constructed on and after 1 July 2002 and to which the Regulation V/19.1.1 of the SOLAS 2000 amendments apply, and those constructed before 1 July 2002 and required to install a navigation receiver not later than the first SE survey after that date in accordance with the Regulation V/19.1.2.2 of the SOLAS 2000 amendments shall install; - Two independent GPS receivers conforming to performance standards set out in IMO Resolution A.819(19), as amended by resolution MSC.112(73). A GPS receiver installed as an integral part to the onboard GMDSS installation may also bThis Technical Information became null and void on 20 Aug 2007.
PSC Focused Inspection Program to be conducted by AMSA (The sixth stage)
Please be kindly informed of the followings in relation to the recent status of the Port State Control (PSC) undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The ship owners and ship management companies managing ships entering Australian ports are requested to pay due attention especially to routine maintenance of the relevant equipment and to management of personnel onboard. The focused inspection campaign has been implemented by AMSA in addition to their usual PSC activities. According to the Marine Notice 16/2002 attached hereto, the area at the sixth part of the program, which will start on 1 August 2002 and run to 30 November 2002, is Full compliance with STCW 95, specifically: 1. The originals of all certificates are available oThis Technical Information became null and void on 31 Aug 2007.
Pros and Cons Table of Double Side Skin Construction (DSS) vs. Single Side Skin Construction (SSS) for Bulk Carrier
While there was a controversial discussion about a double side skin construction of bulk carriers within IMO, etc. as one means of bulk carrier safety measure, please be informed that IACS (International Association of Classification Societies), on 16 July 2002, posted a Pros and Cons Table of Double Side Skin Construction (DSS) vs. Single Side Skin Construction (SSS) for New Construction under SOLAS Chapter XII on IACS' web site, after a comprehensive assessment from a technical view point and that IACS welcomes comment from all interested parties on this information. You can access the Table from www.iacs.org.uk, "Other Technical", "Double Hull for Bulk Carrier?" then "Table". The Table is attached to this Technical Information for your ready referenIntroduction of the outcomes of MSC 75
(MSC 75) held from 15 May to 24 May 2002 is given hereunder for your information. 1.Adoption of mandatory instruments The following amendments to conventions and mandatory instruments with references made to the conventions were adopted. They will enter into force on 1 January 2004. (a) Amendments to SOLAS Chapter IV and the 1988 SOLAS Protocol Full implementation of the GMDSS was achieved on 1 February 1999. Following this, regulations governing the transitional period will be deleted. With regard to watch requirements for VHF Ch 16, the Committee confirmed that for the time being it will be continued as a continuos listening watch until 1 February 2005. (b) Amendments to SOLAS regulation V/21 All ships will be required to carry an up-to-datThis Technical Information became null and void on 12 Jan 2018.
Guidance on SOLAS chapter II-2 as amended in 2000 (part 2)
As stated in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0453, a proposal for IMO unified interpretations on the provisions of SOLAS chapter II-2 as amended in 2000 was discussed at IMO MSC75 held in 15 to 24 May. Summary is shown below. Based on this results and instructions on emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) which ClassNK received thereafter from the administrations of Belize, Panama, Hong Kong, Denmark and Malaysia, section 1 for EEBDs and section 3 for fire control plan in the attachment (1) to the Information No. TEC-0453 have been amended as shown in Attachment. Summary of discussions at MSC75 (1) The proposal for the interpretations on EEBDs in E/R was not agreed and the matter was entrusted to each flag administration. (2) Initial surveys fGuidelines on Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout applicable to Hong Kong Flag Ships
Hong Kong Marine Department has newly notified Merchant Marine Shipping Information Note No. 10/2002 relating to the "Guidelines on Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout" prepared to support provisions of the regulation 15 of Chapter V of 2000 Amendments to the SOLAS Convention, and superseded the MMSI Note No.5/2001. Owners and Shipbuilders are encouraged to follow the design of the bridge equipment and layout in accordance with the Guidelines on Hong Kong Flag Ships built on and after 1 July 2002. The procedures for review of the ergonomic design, announced on the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0439, are still remained. (1) The Guidelines on Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout is based on the IMO MSC/CirThis Technical Information became null and void on 7 Mar 2011.
Provision and Display of Manoeuvring Information on board Liberian Ships
IMO Resolution A.601(15) "Provision and Display of Manoeuvring Information on board Ships" recommends that Pilot Card described data of current conditions of the ship, Wheelhouse Poster displayed in the wheelhouse describing the particulars and manoeuvring characteristics of the ship, and Manoeuvring Booklet are on board and available to navigators. The Liberian Government has instructed this Society that these manoeuvring information are immediately on board newly constructed Liberian ships. In this respect, the Society carries out to verify the provision and display of manoeuvring information on board and available to navigators as followings. 1. Provision and display of manoeuvring information (I) For all new ships, the Pilot Card should beThis Technical Information became null and void on 29 Aug 2007.
ISM Code Concentrated Inspection Campaign by Paris MOU
It is well known that all ships of 500 gross tonnes and upwards engaged in international voyages must comply with the ISM Code and must have an appropriate Safety Management Certificate from 1 July 2002. In this regard, the Paris MOU has announced that they will commence a 3-month Concentrated Inspection Campaign with respect to strict enforcement of the ISM Code as from 1 July 2002. Please find attached their Press release for your reference. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Safety Management Systems Department, Information Center, Head Office Address: 1-8-5, Ohnodai Midori-ku, Chiba 267-0056, Japan Tel.: +81-43-294-5999 Fax: +81-43-294-7206 E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jp Attachment: Press releThis Technical Information became null and void on 8 Aug 2007.
Amendments to the IGC/GC codes for existing gas carriers of non-Japanese flag
Amendments to the IGC/GC Codes will become effective on 1 July 2002. Please find attached the amendments adopted by the IMO for your reference. The amendments apply to new gas carriers, but certain requirements also apply to existing gas carriers (I.e. the keels of which were laid before 1 July 2002). The outline of the requirements applicable to existing gas carriers is as follows: a) Ship's cargo hoses/IGC Code 5.7.3, GC Code 5.4.3 For cargo hoses installed on board ships on or after 1 July 2002, prototype tests such as the pressure test under the provision of the amendments are required. B) Pressure relief systems/IGC Code 8.2.7 In addition to the changing of the setting pressure, also the corresponding resetting of the high pressure alarms, carriThis Technical Information became null and void on 8 Aug 2007.
Protection of Cargo Pump-rooms Required for Existing Tankers Under Amendments to SOLAS 2000
Amendments to SOLAS 74 Chapter II-2 / Reg.4.5.10 "Protection of cargo pump-rooms" will enter into force on 1 July 2002. This regulation is established on the basis of IACS Unified Rule F39 which mainly describes measures to prevent explosion accidents in cargo pump-room. This regulation applies to tankers carrying flammable products. Some of these regulations apply to existing ships, compliance should be achieved by the date of the first scheduled dry docking after 1 July 2002, but not later than 1 July 2005. An outline of the amendments is given below: A. Temperature sensor and alarm for pumps For preventing fire and explosion caused by over heating of the pumps fitted in cargo pump rooms temperature sensor and alarms for pumps are required. B. MThis Technical Information became null and void on 8 Aug 2007.
Requirement For Existing Chemical Tankers Under year 2000 Amendments To IBC/BCH Code
2000 Amendments to the IBC/BCH Code will become effective on 1 July 2002. These amendments apply to new chemical tankers as well as existing chemical tankers. The amendments are as follows: 1) Cargo Hoses (IBC Code 5.7/BCH Code Chapter II 2.12.4) The requirement for prototype testing of cargo hoses newly installed on board ships has been added. 2) Tank Venting System(IBC Code 8.3/BCH Code Chapter II 2.14) For when the controlled tank venting systems fail, secondary means for preventing over/under pressure in the cargo tank should be provided. Alternatively, pressure sensors may be provided in each cargo tank. For existing chemical tankers, the compliance should be completed by the date of the first scheduled dry docking after 1 July 2002, but not lThis Technical Information became null and void on 20 Apr 2004.
Special requirements for emergency escape breathing device regarding Belize and Panama flagged vessels
The Belize Government and Panamanian Government have notified ClassNK of special requirements for emergency escape breathing device on board the Belize, Panama flagged vessels as follows. Belize -1. The number of EEBDs to be carried within machinery spaces should be not less than the total number of persons during watch. -2. A minimum of two devices should be carried in the engine room of ships provided with Unattended Machinery Spaces. -3. In addition to any spare designated for accommodation spaces, a spare EEBD solely for the machinery space should be carried onboard. Panama -1. The number of EEBDs in machinery spaces should be the maximum number of persons working during a normal day of operation, but the maximum number will not exceed six deThis Technical Information became null and void on 31 Aug 2007.
Procedures for dealing with RDF, GPS receiver, AIS, Periodical Test of Satellite EPIRBs and Position-Updating on Ships (except Japanese Flag) constructed before 1 July 2002
In accordance with effectuation of SOLAS 2000 amendments on 1 July 2002, the Society provides the procedures for dealing with 1. Radio Direction Finder, 2. GPS Receiver, 3. AIS, 4. Periodical Test of Satellite EPIRBs, and 5. Position-Updating on Two-way Radio Equipment for GMDSS on ships constructed before 1 July 2002 in accordance with Regulations IV/13, 15, 18 and V/19 of the SOLAS as follows: 1. Removal, Modification and Installation of Equipment (1) Radio Direction Finder (RDF) Carriage requirements for an RDF prescribed in Regulation V/12(p) of the present SOLAS is in force until 30 June 2002. For the exemption from the installation of an RDF before 1 July 2002, it is necessary for the ship to be issued the exemption certificate from the flaThis Technical Information became null and void on 22 Aug 2007.
Amendments to the "ISM Code" and "Guidelines on Implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Administrations"
It is well known that the ISM Code (International Safety Management Code) will apply to all vessels of 500 gross tonnage and upward, and to the companies which manage such vessels from 1 July 2002. Also the amendments to SOLAS Chapter IX, ISM Code and Guidelines on Implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Administrations (hereunder referred to as "Guidelines") will enter into force on the same date. In this regard, we would like to provide a summary of the amendments as follows: 1. Amendments to SOLAS Chapter IX Amendments to SOLAS Chapter IX were adopted at the MSC (Maritime Safety Committee) 73 as Resolution MSC.99 (73) on 5 December 2000. (I) Regulation 3.1 The following text is added. "For the purpose of this regulaIMO the 47th session of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (Agendas concerning technical issues affecting ship's structure)
IMO held the 47th session of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) from 4 to 8 March 2002. Technical matters which are relevant to this society discussed at the session are briefly given hereunder. For your information, no mandatory resolution was adopted at this session. 1. Agenda item 2-Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water (Draft instrument) (1) The Committee discussed the draft instrument on the issue of ballast water management standards, for the draft "International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments". (2) The Committee, considering the ballast water exchange was currently the only management option available to the shipping sector and the necessity to make substantial progress oBurst casualties of air bottles of a self-contained air support system of over-10-years-old fire-protected lifeboats after installation and inspections / recording
It has been reported that burst casualties occurred to air bottles of a self contained air support system of over-10-years-old fire-protected lifeboats installed on board some NK class ships during sailing or recharging. Although no exact cause of the casualties has yet been identified, it has been reported that some burst bottles, especially on the lower part of them, were heavily rusted, and thickness reductions were found about 50 % locally. Fortunately, the casualties resulted in no injury or no death but we are concerned that they could have resulted in serious casualties. While assuming that you have done maintenance and inspections for fire-protected lifeboats installed on board ships in accordance with the requirements specified in 1974 SOLAThis Technical Information became null and void on 31 Aug 2007.
Fire Control Plans for Hong Kong flag vessels
Please note that we have been advised by the Hong Kong Marine Department (HKMD) that the graphical symbols related to fire control plans as set out in IMO Resolutions A.654(16) should be used in the plans. In case that the requirement can not be complied with till forthcoming SE survey before 1 November 2002, conditional Safety Equipment Certificate will be issued. 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: +81-3-5226-2019 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jpArrangement of liferafts regarding Singapore flagged vessels
The Singapore Government has notified the Society of instructions in relation to arrangement of liferafts required by Regulation 31.3.1 of Chapter III of 1996 Amendments to 1974 SOLAS as follows.: 1. Liferafts of ships constructed before 1 July 1986 shall be stowed in a position providing for easy side-to-side transfer at a single open deck level as a capability of being launched on either side of the ship. 2. If the liferafts are not stowed in a position providing for easy side-to-side transfer at a single open deck level, the total capacity available on each side shall be sufficient to accommodate the total number of persons on board. For vessels not complyimg (要ｽﾍﾟﾙﾁｪｯｸ)with the above requirements, the necessary modification to be carried out asThis Technical Information became null and void on 12 Jan 2018.
Guidance on SOLAS chapter II-2 as amended in 2000
As stated in ClassNK Technical Information No. 406, SOLAS as amended in 2000 is entering into force on 1 July 2002. In its chapter II-2 (fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction), there are a number of new and revised provisions to be interpreted. Regarding such provisions, following are shown in Attachment (1): (1) ClassNK provisional interpretations, (2) development of unified interpretations at IMO, and (3) instructions on emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) which ClassNK received from the administrations of Bahamas, Cyprus, Isle of Man, Liberia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Singapore and Greece. The whole texts of their instructions on EEBDs are reproduced in Attachment (2). For any questions about the above, please contact: NProhibition of the Use of HCFC (R22 etc.) Refrigerants for Refrigerating or Air Conditioning Systems, installed in the Ships flying the Flag of Cyprus
We, ClassNK would inform that the Government of Cyprus had issued a Circular (see attachment) concerning the above subject. The points of the Circular No.01/2002 is as follows: 1. From 1 January 2001, the use of R22 or other HCFC (HydroChloroFluoroCarbon) refrigerants has been prohibited, for refrigerating/air-conditioning systems newly installed in the ships flying the flag of Cyprus. For systems with capacity less than 100kW, prohibition of HCFC will start on 1 July 2002. 2. For ships, ･ whose keel was laid on/after 1 January 2002 and were registered in the Cyprus Registry ･ whose building contract was signed on behalf of companies registered in Cyprus, before the date of the Circular No. 01/2002 (10 January 2002), or ･ were sold to such companieEight measures taken by IACS for improving Bulk carrier safety
On 15 March 2002, IACS (International Association of Classification Society) launched the following measures in order to improve safety bulk carriers. This society, as a member of IACS, will take actions to implement measure, however, with regard to the measure 3 given below, this society placed reservations as it is technically premature to implement the measure at moment. The IACS Urs (Unified Requirements) mentioned in measure 1, 2 and 3 below can be found on IACS Web-Site (http://www.iacs.org.uk/) as "Bulk carrier measures, March 2002" under the section titled "Technical" for your reference. (Measures for immediate effects) 1. Earlier implementation of SOLAS Chapter XII requirements. (For existing bulk carriers of 150m in length and over) ThThis Technical Information became null and void on 22 Jan 2016.
Qualifications and Number of Radio Personnel on board Malaysian Flag GMDSS Ships
The Malaysian Government has notified the Society of their requirements for qualifications and number of radio personnel on board Malaysian flag GMDSS ships, which is reproduced below for information/action: Qualifications and Number of Radio Personnel on board Malaysian Flag GMDSS Ships Two GOC holders, or One exclusive GOC or 1st/2nd REC holder. Holders of GOC or ROC issued by countries other than Malaysia should possess a Certificate of Recognition (COR) - a combined certificate of a Certificate of Competence and GOC or ROC - issued by the Marine Department of Malaysia. This information supersedes the item about Malaysia, "Qualifications and number of radio personnel required on board Malaysian flag GMDSS ships", on ClassNK Technical InformaThe Intersessional meeting of the MSC on Maritime Security - Accelerated application scheme for AIS and other security measures
IMO held an intersessional meeting from 11 to 15 February 2002 to discuss matters relevant to maritime security (Intersessional Working Group of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) on Maritime Security = ISWG). ISWG initiated measures such as acceleration of AIS requirements which are to be introduced as given hereunder. 1 AIS and its installation requirements (adopted as SOLAS 2000 amendments) The amendments to the SOLAS convention adopted in 2000 (MSC.99(73)) required AIS (Automatic Identification System) as one of the new items of navigational equipment required on board ships upon conducting comprehensive review of SOLAS Chapter V. An AIS is a device which indicates the ship's identity automatically, by transmitting the ship's name, speed, courseOutcome of the IMO Assembly 22nd Session
A summary of the resolutions regarding technical matters which are relevant to the work of this society adopted at the 22nd session of the IMO Assembly held in November 2001 are given hereunder. Except for A.910 (22), these resolutions are of recommendatory nature only. However, if a flag State informs us of its intention to implement resolutions under its national legislation, such information will be notified in a separate technical information. A.910 (22) Amendments to COLREGs (Effective on 23 November 2003) Amendments to the International Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 on the following matters: - New rules for WIG Craft (a flying-boat like craft flying in the very low altitude where ground effecThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Mar 2005.
Periodic servicing of launching appliances regarding Cyprus flagged vessels
The Cyprus Government has notified the Society of instructions in relation to periodical servicing of launching appliances and on-load release gear. According to the instructions, the dynamic test prescribed in Reg. 20.11.1.3 of Chapter III of 1996 Amendments to 1974 SOLAS is not applicable to the winch brakes of launching appliances of ships constructed before 1st July 1986 which do not comply with the requirements of Reg. 48 of Chapter III of 1983 Amendments to 1974 SOLAS. 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: +81-3-5226-2019 E-mail: eqd@classnk.oChangeover in Geodetic Datum of Nautical Charts issued from Hydrographic Department of Japan Coast Guard to the World Geodetic System (WGS-84) and matters to be attended
On and after 1 April 2002, Hydrographic Department of Japan Coast Guard issues all nautical charts in the World Geodetic System (WGS-84) to cope with introduction of electronic navigational equipment resulting from effectuation of chapter V of SOLAS 2000. All nautical charts in Tokyo Datum will be replaced with those in WGS-84. In this connection, all ships calling at and voyaging around Japan should be provided with the nautical charts in WGS-84 on and after 1 April 2002. In utilising position data from GPS receivers, inconsistency of geodetic datum between GPS receivers and nautical charts might cause errors in ship's position and consequential accidents. When you change nautical charts to those in WGS-84, you are kindly requested to verify that the GPReporting by Surveyors of Evidence of Possible Safety Management System Failures
As your are aware, the ISM Code has been incorporated into the SOLAS convention. This has served to improve the effectiveness of the Convention, making it like the two wheels of a cart that ensure the support and improvement of the safety of ships from two sides: one based on conventional survey of the "hardware" of the ship and the other by new audits of the operational "software" of the vessel. Under current regulations, classification surveys are carried out annually as "hardware" inspections, while ISM shipboard audits are conducted at an interval of 2 to 3 years. Consequently, the organization that has issued the SMC often is not aware of possible failures in the Safety Management System onboard the ship for a long period of time. In order to rectify----- No English version -----
This Technical Information became null and void on 1 Aug 2002.
PSC Focused Inspection Program to be conducted by AMSA (The fifth stage)
Please be kindly informed of the followings in relation to the recent status of the Port State Control (PSC) undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The ship owners and ship management companies managing ships entering Australian ports are requested to pay due attention especially to routine maintenance of the relevant equipment and to management of personnel onboard. The focused inspection regime has been implemented by AMSA in addition to their usual PSC activities. According to the Marine Notice 10/2002 attached hereto, the areas at the fifth part of the program, which will start on 31 March 2002 and run to 31 July 2002, are MARPOL issues, specifically: I. Oily Water Separators and disposal of oil residues; ii. Oil Record----- No English version -----
This Technical Information became null and void on 16 Dec 2019.
"Launching at 5 knots" test of lifeboats and rescue boats on board the Bahamas flag ships
The Government of Bahamas informed the Society that the Government would be agreeable on a case by case basis to applying "Launching at 5 knots" test to lifeboats and rescue boats on board "sister ships" flying the Bahamas flag, and it is shown in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0432 of the Society. In this respect, the Government recently has instructed the Society that it is not acceptable to omit the "Launching at 5 knots" test for "sister ships" flying the Bahamas flag. 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.jpApproved Companies for Shore-based Maintenance of GMDSS Radio Installations and for Inspection of Satellite EPIRBs, and Periodical Inspection and Report of Satellite EPIRBs on board the Greek Flag Ships
The Greek Government has informed us of approved companies for shore-based maintenance of GMDSS radio installations and for inspection/maintenance of satellite EPIRBs, and has instructed us of periodical inspection and report of satellite EPIRBs on board Greek flag ships as follows: 1. Greek companies approved by the Greek Government for shore-based maintenance of GMDSS radio installations are on the 'List of Approved Companies for Shore-based maintenance of GMDSS radio installations' as per attached. For ships navigating beyond sea area A2 with shore-based maintenance method as one of required maintenance methods for GMDSS radio installations, it is required to keep a copy of shore-based maintenance agreement on board after getting approval by the GreekThis Technical Information became null and void on 28 Jun 2002.
Guidelines on Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout applicable to Hong Kong Flag Ships
Hong Kong Marine Department has notified Merchant Marine Shipping Information Note No. 5/2001 relating to the "Guidelines on Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout" prepared to support provisions of the regulation 15 of Chapter V of 2000 Amendments to the SOLAS Convention. Owners and Shipbuilders are requested to ensure the design of the bridge equipment and layout in accordance with the Guidelines on Hong Kong Flag Ships built on and after 1 July 2002. According to the notification from the Government, following procedures are re-produced as per below for your reference: (1) The Guidelines on Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout is based on the IMO MSC/Circ. 982 approved on 20 December 2000. (2) Shipowner or Shipbuilder sThis Technical Information became null and void on 8 Aug 2007.
List of current ClassNK Technical Information
For your reference we have enclosed complete lists of both effective and lapsed ClassNK Technical Information as of 31st December 2001. For the details of the each issue of ClassNK Technical Information given in the attachment, please contact respective department as indicated in the list. The contact points of the departments are given hereunder. Abbr. Name of Department Telephone Number Fax Number HLD: Hull Dept. +81-3-5226-2017/18 +81-3-5226-2019 EQD: Material and Equipment Dept. +81-3-5226-2020 +81-3-5226-2019 MCD: Machinery Dept. +81-3-5226-2022/23 +81-3-5226-2024 SVD: Survey Dept. +81-3-5226-2027/28 +81-3-5226-2029 CLD: Classification Dept. +81-43-294-6469 +81-43-294-5660/5449 SMD: Safety Management Systems Dept. +81-43-294-59This Technical Information became null and void on 11 Oct 2002.
Qualification and Number of Radio Personnel on board Panamanian Flag GMDSS Ships on and after 1 February 2002
The Panamanian Government has issued Merchant Marine Circular No.118 regarding radio personnel on board Panamanian flag GMDSS ships on and after 1 February 2002, as reproduction of which is attached hereto. [Summary] Radio Personnel on board Panamanian Flag GMDSS Ships on and after 1 February 2002 For ships engaging on voyages beyond sea area A1 with shore-based maintenance, - Two watchstanding deck officers each with a GOC, or one dedicated radio officer with a GOC. * Certificates to be issued by the Panamanian Government. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material & Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-This Technical Information became null and void on 29 Nov 2002.
Periodic inspection, maintenance and tests of fire extinguishing systems etc. on board the Hong Kong flag ships
The Hong Kong Government has notified the Society of periodic inspection, maintenance and tests of fire extinguishing systems etc. on board the Hong Kong flag ships, which are produced as follows. 1. Fire extinguishers (1) Fire extinguishers should be examined annually by a competent person, who in this case may be taken to be the ship's senior deck and engineer officers. (2) Each extinguisher should be provided with a sign indicating that it has been examined. (3) Containers of permanently pressurized fire extinguishers and propellant bottles of non-pressurized fire extinguishers should be hydraulic pressure tested every 10 years. Containers of non-permanently pressurized fire extinguishers should be also hydraulic pressure tested every 10 years. 2This Technical Information became null and void on 17 Nov 2016.
Report File, exclusively used for Condition Evaluation Reports and Executive Hull Summary
As the Condition Evaluation report is a crucial document for ESP ship, especially for the vetting of oil tankers by Oil Majors, these days the classification societies are requested to ensure the Report is duly kept on board. Therefore this Society has prepared the File exclusively used for Condition Evaluation report (Green File) and Executive Hull Summary. The Condition Evaluation Report and Executive Hull Summary will be delivered to the owner as following procedure; 1. The Condition Evaluation Reports are verified and the Executive Hull Summary is prepared by our Head Office after the Special Survey was completed. Note: In many cases, the Special Survey is divided into commencement, incomplete and complete. In this case, the Condition Evaluation repFire protection for external high pressure fuel delivery lines between the high pressure fuel pumps and fuel injectors, and fuel oil piping
As we have already informed you by Technical Information No. 414, all ships the keels of which were laid or which were at a similar stage of construction before 1 July 1998 of 500 tons gross tonnage and upward and which are engaged in international voyage shall comply with the following requirements by 1 July 2003 according to the 74 SOLAS 94 Amendment Chapter II-2 Regulation 15. In this respect, we have revised the description of Technical Information No. 414 at this time as follows. Technical Information No. 414 is cancelled accordingly. 1. High pressure fuel oil injection piping. (1) All external high pressure fuel delivery lines between the high pressure fuel pumps and fuel injectors are to be protected with a jacketed piping system capable of conCertificates to be held by radio personnel on and after 1 February 2002 on board Hong Kong flagged GMDSS ships
Hong Kong Marine Department has informed us of radio certificate and endorsement to be held by radio personnel on board a GMDSS ship registered in Hong Kong on and after 1 February 2002. It is sincerely recommended that an appropriate action should be taken in accordance with the Notice and the Guidelines as per attached. Radio personnel on board Hong Kong registered ships on and after 1 February 2002 should hold: 1. A valid STCW 95 Hong Kong issued GMDSS radio certificate with an endorsement in conformity with STCW 95 format issued by the Hong Kong Telecommunications Authority ; or 2. A valid and recognized foreign STCW 95 GMDSS radio certificate and a Certificate of Equivalent Competency with an endorsement in conformity with the STCW 95 format issue"Launching at 5 knots" test of lifeboats and rescue boats at sea trial
Regulation 17.3 and 33.2 of Chapter III of the 1996 Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention require that lifeboats installed on board ships of 20,000 gross tonnage and upwards, and rescue boats installed on board all ships ( hereinafter referred to as "boats" ) should be capable of being launched, with the ships making headway at speeds up to 5 knots (launching at 5 knots) in calm water. The Society instructs that a "launching at 5 knots" test should be carried out as a part of the on-board test for the boats when they are newly installed on board ships in order to ascertain that they comply with the requirements in accordance with the Guidance for the test which the Society has developed as per attached, unless special instructions are given by the flag-This Technical Information became null and void on 9 Aug 2007.
Amendment to forms for SC, SE and SF Certificate forms in accordance with IMO resolutions MSC.91(72) and MSC.92(72)
IMO resolutions MSC.91(72) and MSC.92(72) which prescribe that "Bulk carrier" is to be added as one of "Type of Ship" in the forms for the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate and Cargo Ship Safety Certificate (hereinafter referred to as SC, SE and SF certificates) will enter into force on 1 Jan. 2002. This amendment to these certificate forms is to be applied to all ships which hold those certificates on board. An explanation of how to deal with these amendments is as follows. 1. The difference between existing SC, SE and SF certificates and amended SC, SE and SF certificates "Bulk carrier" has been added as one of "Type of Ship" in the forms for amended SC, SE and SF certificates. There is no difference inThis Technical Information became null and void on 2 Apr 2002.
PSC Focused Inspection Program to be conducted by AMSA (The fourth stage)
Please be kindly informed of the followings in relation to the recent status of the Port State Control (PSC) undertaken by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The ship owners and ship management companies managing ships entering Australian ports are requested to pay due attention especially to routine maintenance of the relevant equipment and to management of personnel onboard. As informed in NK Technical Information No. 412 of 26 July 2001, the focused inspection regime has been implemented by AMSA in addition to their usual PSC activities. According to the Marine Notice 12/2001 attached hereto, the areas at the third part of the program, which started on 1 December2001 and will run to 31 March 2002, are Cargo management relating to SOLAS,This Technical Information became null and void on 13 Aug 2007.
Hydraulic pressure tests of cylinders of fixed CO2 gas fire-extinguishing systems on board Singapore flag ships
In accordance with the instructions of the Government of Singapore, the Society requests to carry out hydraulic pressure tests of cylinders of fixed CO2 gas fire-extinguishing systems on board the Singapore flag ships after 20 years from the date of manufacture and thereafter every 5 years, and accepts to reduce the number of the cylinders subjected to the tests at the discretion of an attending Surveyor provided that the condition of those cylinders should be found satisfactory and at least 15 % of the total number of the cylinders should be subjected to the tests. The Government recently has notified the Society that all the cylinders of fixed CO2 gas fire-extinguishing systems should be subjected to the hydraulic tests after 20 years from the date of mThis Technical Information became null and void on 24 Aug 2012.