This Technical Information became null and void on 17 May 2021.
Search Results
Last update: 2026/06/02
Graphical symbols for Fire Control Plans onboard the Maltese flagged ships
This ClassNK Technical Information is to inform that the Maltese Government has issued Technical Notice SLS.30 Rev.1 as per the attached. Graphical symbols on Fire Control Plan 1. For ships constructed before 1 January 2004, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard can continue to apply with IMO Resolution A.654(16). 2. For ships constructed on or after 1 January 2004 but before 1 January 2019, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard should be of the same shapes and colour as shown in IMO Resolution A.952(23). 3. For ships constructed on or after 1 January 2019 or existing ships of which fire control plans are revised or updated, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard should be of the same shapes anIntroduction to the outcomes of MEPC 73
The seventy-third session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 73) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 22 to 26 October 2018. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MEPC 73 is provided as below for your information. 1. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions Measures to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping have been deliberated at IMO, and so far, the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) and the Data Collection System for fuel oil consumption of ships (DCS) was introduced. Further, at MEPC 72, Initial IMO Strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships, which included emission objectiAdditional information on Chinese regulations related to the sulphur content of fuel oil on or after 1 January 2019
With regard to regulations on the sulphur content of fuel oil within Chinese emission control areas as detailed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1171 dated 28 December 2018, please be informed of the additional information as follows. The Chinese Government published a notification on 29 December 2018 which contains additional information related to the prohibition of discharge from scrubbers. The URL of the notification is as follows.Ban the use of open-loop scrubbers within Port of Fujairah
Please be informed that Port of Fujairah Authority announced ban on the use of open-loop scrubbers in its waters. For further details regarding this regulation, please refer to the official notification from the Port of Fujairah Authority. The URL of official notification is as follows. http://fujairahport.ae/files/NTM252.pdf For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Technical Solution Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2042 Fax: +81-3-5226-2736 E-mail: tsd@classnk.or.jp----- No English version -----
The Japanese version of this TEC has been issued in order to inform readers of the Japanese Government's special requirements for Japanese flagged vessels, and no English version is available.Expansion of applicable areas subject to regulations on the sulphur content of fuel oil
Information related to the Chinese government’s implementation of regulations limiting the sulphur content of fuel oil used on board vessels to 0.5% m/m was previously provided in ClassNK Technical Information Nos. TEC-1060, TEC-1063, TEC-1068, TEC-1088, TEC-1130 and TEC-1138. TEC-1138, in particular, explained regulations applicable to only those vessels navigating the Pearl River Delta, Bohai Rim and Yangtze River Delta. Then, please be advised of the following additional information about the expansion of the applicable areas. From 1 January 2019, vessels navigating, berthing and operating within Domestic Emission Control Areas (hereinafter referred to as "DECAs"), which includes both costal control area throughout China and inland river control area,Commencement of the EU Regulation on Ship Recycling
As already informed by the ClassNK Technical Information TEC-0978, please be noted that the application of the EU Regulation on Ship Recycling will commence on 31 December 2018, in accordance with the relevant regulation. By the Regulation, development of inventory of hazardous materials (IHMs), a list which indicate type and amount of hazardous materials and their location in a ship, is required in line with the schedule given in the Table 1 below for both EU flagged ships and non-EU flagged ships. In addition to control of hazardous materials and IHMs, ship owners have to ensure that their ships to be recycled only at the recycling facilities included in the EU List, which list ship recycling facilities authorized in accordance with the Regulation. For oThis Technical Information became null and void on 27 Feb 2025.
PSC Joint Information Campaign on "Global 2020 Sulphur CAP Compliance"
Please be informed that Paris MoU and Tokyo MOU recently issued a Press Release announcing the launch of the following PSC joint Information Campaign in order to facilitate smooth and consistent implementation of the requirement of maximum sulphur content of 0.50% m/m for marine fuel oil which will enter into force on 1 January 2020. Outline of Information Campaign Focus: The requirement of maximum sulphur content of 0.50% m/m for marine fuel oil which will enter into force on 1 January 2020 (Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI) Period: From 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 A letter of warning will be issued to ships found not yet ready for compliance with the relevant requirements. Please refer to the attached "Letter of Warning MARPOL AnnFire fighter' s communication for vessels flying the Greek Flag
Greek Government has notified of Fire fighter's communication for vessels flying the Greek flag by "Implementation of the provisions of Regulation II-2, Part C/10.10.4 of the SOLAS Convention relating to Fire Fighters' Communication" (Ref. No. 2322.1/52275/2018) as follows. 1. The fire fighter radios shall be carried on board in addition to any other two-way radiotelephone apparatus that is available on board, as per the requirements of the SOLAS Convention. 2. The fire fighter radios shall be on immediate operation mode via chargers providing constant charge to the radio battery. 3. The fire fighter radios shall be recorded in the equipment list of each fire party. 4. Position of fire fighter radios shall be indicated in the fire safety plan. 5. ShipFuel regulations in Hong Kong waters on or after 1 January 2019
With regard to regulations on the sulphur content of fuel oil within Hong Kong waters previously detailed in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1034 dated 24 June 2015, please be informed of the following additional information. Currently, vessels berthing in Hong Kong waters (excluding the first hour after arrival and the first hour prior to departure) are required to use fuel oils whose sulphur content does not exceed 0.5% by weight, liquefied natural gas or other fuels approved by the Hong Kong authorities. However, in accordance with the "Air Pollution Control (Fuel for Vessels) Regulation", not only vessels berthing, but also vessels sailing in Hong Kong waters on or after 1 January 2019 shall be required to use fuel oils whose sulphur content doSurvey and Certification of Polar Code
As noticed in ClassNK Technical Information TEC-1096, Polar Code entered into force on 1 January 2017 and the certification procedures were introduced. Recently, further clarification of the certification procedures of Polar Ship Certificate for existing ships (specifically, category C cargo ships) has been developed for supplementary information. 1. Application Polar Code is applied to the ships operating in the areas shown in the figure 1-1 and 1-2 in accordance with the table 1. (To be continued)Ballast Water Management Convention for Panama flagged ships (Revision)
We have updated the instruction about the validity of "Statement for Ballast Water Management Plan" issued by Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) and the procedures to apply the full term certificate to PMA which were introduced by the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1108 dated 2 May 2017 as shown below. Revision/ modification parts are underlined parts. For more details, please refer to the attached latest version of Merchant Marine Circular MMC-345. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1108. 1. Examination of Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP) (1) BWMP should take into account IMO Resolution MEPC.127(53)(*1) and be approved by Panama Maritime Authority. (BWM Plans are required to beRegulations on sulphur content of fuel oil within the ECAs of Yangtze River Delta on or after 1 October 2018
As previously informed in ClassNK Technical Information TEC-1138, the Chinese government has implemented regulations limiting the sulphur content of fuel oils used onboard ships to 0.5% within the following Emission Control Areas (ECAs): The Pearl River Delta, the Bohai Rim and the Yangtze River Delta. The Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA), the Jiangsu MSA and the Zhejiang MSA announced that, as of 1 October 2018, not only berthing ships but also navigating ships are required to use fuel oils which sulphur content does not exceed 0.5%. The outline of the regulation is as follows: 1. Applicable ships Ships voyaging, berthing and operating within the emission control areas excluding military ships, sports ships and fishery ships 2. ApplicRegulations on sulphur content of fuel oil within Taiwanese international commercial ports
This is to inform you that all ocean-going ships intending to enter Taiwanese international commercial ports on or after 1 January 2019 will be required to use a fuel oil whose sulphur content does not exceed 0.5% by weight. In addition, Taiwan International Ports Corporation Ltd. (TIPC) will provide reward to ocean-going ships using fuel oils whose sulphur contents are 0.5% or less which enter Taiwanese international commercial ports prior to 1 January 2019. (To be continued)Introduction to the Outcomes of MSC 99
The ninety-ninth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 99) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 16 to 25 May 2018. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 99 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements adopted at MSC 99 are as follows: (1) Passenger ships safety (See attachment 1) Amendments to SOLAS II-1/8-1, which newly require onboard stability computer for flooding casualty or shore-based support for passenger ships constructed before 1 January 2014, were adopted. Applied: on or after 1 January 2020 (2) Amendments to FTP Code (See attachment 2) Amendments to Table 1 of Annex 3,This Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2018.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Auxiliary Machinery" in Riyadh MoU
Six (6) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and UAE) of the Riyadh MoU in the Gulf Region are planning the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC); Outline of CIC Focus of CIC: Auxiliary Machinery CIC period: From 1 September 2018 to 30 November 2018 Please refer to the attached "Riyadh MoU Press Release" for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. For any questions about the above, please contact: [For questions on survey] NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jp [For questions on safety management systems] Ship ManaThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2018.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "MARPOL ANNEX VI (Regulations on the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)"
Please be informed that Paris MoU and Tokyo MOU recently issued a Press Release announcing the launch of the following PSC joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2018. Outline of CIC Focus of CIC: MARPOL ANNEX VI (Regulations on the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) CIC period: From 1 September 2018 to 30 November 2018 Please refer to the attached "Questionnaire for the Inspection Campaign on MARPOL ANNEX VI" for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. Also, please note that Indian Ocean MOU has also issued Press Releases announcing that concentrated inspection campaigns targeting the same items will be held during the same period in their respective jurisdictions. "Approved Method" as mentioned in Question 7 of thAdding Note on Survey Status to ships which is subject to Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships (IMO DCS)
As informed by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1139, the Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI entered into force on 1st March 2018 and Data collection systems for fuel oil consumption of ships (IMO DCS) is applied to ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above, for which the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is required to be retained on board. IMO DCS requires to retain on board the SEEMP which includes a description of the methodology for data collecting and the reporting processes as "SEEMP Part II" approved by the Administration or Recognized Organisation (RO) and Confirmation of Compliance (COC); - by the date of delivery for ships for which the delivery is placed on or after 1st March 2018 (Newly building ships) - by 31st December 2018 for sCrack Damage on Cylinder Cover Cooling Jacket of Diesel Engine used as main propulsion
Recently several cases of crack damages on the cylinder covers of cooling jackets of certain types of diesel engines used as main propulsion have been reported. The cracks were initiated from bolt holes in many cases, resulting in a large amount of cooling water leakage (see Photograph 1). (To be continued)This Technical Information became null and void on 27 Feb 2019.
Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels
Panama Maritime Authority has partly revised Merchant Marine Circular (MMC) No.142 about the special requirements for EEBDs onboard the Panama flag vessels, and then the latest requirements are as follows. Emergency escape breathing device 1. Number of EEBDs (1) For cargo ships : At least two EEBDs and one spare EEBD in accommodation. (2) For passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers : At least two EEBDs per main vertical zone and a total of two spare EEBDs, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (3) For passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers : At least four EEBDs per main vertical zone and a total of two spare EEBDs, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (4) The minimum number of EEBDIntroduction to the outcomes of MEPC 72
The seventy-second session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 72) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 9 to 13 April 2018. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MEPC 72 is provided as below for your information. 1. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions Countermeasures against the GHG emissions from international shipping have been deliberated at IMO, and so far, the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) have been implemented. At MEPC 70, amendments to MARPOL Annex VI to include the Data Collection System for fuel oil consumption of ships as a measure to further improve the energy efficiencyInstructions by the Administration of Germany regarding Guidance on Providing Safe Working Conditions for Securing of Containers on Deck (CSS Code Annex 14)
1. General The Administration of Germany has issued instructions regarding the application of MSC.1/Circ.1352/Rev.1 (CSS Code Annex 14) as the attached ISM-Circular No. 03/2011. According to the instruction, CSS Code Annex14 is to be applied as a mandatory requirement to German flagged containerships as described below. 2. Application of the CSS Code, Annex 14 - Containerships with a date of keel laying (or which are at a similar stage of construction) on or after 1 January 2015 are subject to the provisions of Annex 14. - Existing containerships with a date of keel laying prior to 1 January 2015 are subject to the provisions of sections 4.4, 7.1, 7.3, and 8 in Annex 14; and - Existing containerships are subject to the provisions of sections 6 and 7.This Technical Information became null and void on 1 Sep 2018.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Auxiliary Machinery" in Latin American Agreement on Port State Control
Please be informed that Viña del Mar Agreement Secretariat recently issued a Press Release announcing that the Maritime Authorities of the Region, Members of the Latin American Agreement on Port State Control of Vessels* launch the following PSC joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC). *Member States of Latin American Agreement on Port State Control of Vessels：Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Republic of Dominica, Uruguay, Venezuela Outline of CIC Focus of CIC: Auxiliary Machinery CIC period: From 1 June 2018 to 31 August 2018 Please refer to the attached "Viña del Mar Agreement Secretariat Press Release" for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. (To be cThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Nov 2018.
Carriage of immersion suits on cargo ships flying Malta Flag
The Malta Government has notified ClassNK of carriage requirements and air pressure tests of immersion suits as below (Technical Notice SLS.8 Rev.2). Contents of ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0658 (only requirements for Malta flagged vessels) and No.TEC-0953 were integrated into this ClassNK Technical Information, and therefore this ClassNK Technical Information supersedes No.TEC-0953. As for requirements for other flagged vessels described in No.TEC-0658, please refer continuously. 1. Requirements for the carriage of immersion suits (1) A ship other than a bulk carrier, as defined in SOLAS 74 Chapter IX Regulation 1, as amended, which is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates, may be exempted from the requirement of SOLAS 74 Chapter IExemption of fire extinguisher in boiler spaces
IMO Resolution MSC.409(97) was adopted at the ninety-seventh session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 97) held in November 2016, which stipulates that in case where boiler spaces are protected by fixed local fire extinguish systems required in SOLAS Chapter II-2 10.5.6, a foam fire extinguisher of at least 135L capacity or equivalent required in SOLAS Chapter II-2 10.5.1.2.2 is not required. The amendments will come into force from 1 January 2020 for all ships. Also MSC.1/Circ.1566 was approved at the same time, which invites Administration's voluntary early implementation of the amendments prior to 1 January 2020 at their discretion. Accordingly, please be instructed as follows. 1. Voluntary Early Implementation (1) In case where an AdministrAdded the matter, Security Information of Ships for which come from foreign ports and intended to enter ports in Japanese water
Japan Coast Guard (J.C.G) has informed that additional ship security information to be reported before arrival to Japanese Port accompanying the enforcement of partly amendments to Japanese national regulation for the Security of International Ships and Port Facilities, as follows. From July 16th 2018, please note that it will be target all ships for which come / intend to enter Japanese Ports directly from foreign ports. 1. Additional Information Records of Port of Call in North Korea 2. Objective date of calling North Korean Port For Japanese Flagged Ship………………Records of Port of Call after December 9th 2016 For Non-Japanese Flagged Ship…………Records of Port of Call after February 19th 2016 3. Others Home Page of J.C.G about Security InformatiThis Technical Information became null and void on 20 Jul 2018.
Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels
Panama Maritime Authority has partly revised Merchant Marine Circular (MMC) No.142 about the special requirements for EEBDs onboard the Panama flag vessels, and then the latest requirements are as follows. Emergency escape breathing device 1. Number of EEBDs (1) For cargo ships: At least two EEBDs and one spare EEBD in accommodation. (2) For passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers: At least two EEBDs per main vertical zone and a total of two spare EEBDs, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (3) For passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers: At least four EEBDs per main vertical zone and a total of two spare EEBDs, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (4) The minimum number of EEBDs rThis Technical Information became null and void on 2 May 2018.
Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels
Panama Maritime Authority has partly revised Merchant Marine Circular (MMC) No.142 about the special requirements for EEBDs onboard the Panama flag vessels, and then the latest requirements are as follows. Emergency escape breathing device 1. Number of EEBDs (1) For cargo ships: At least two EEBDs in accommodation. (2) For passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers: At least two EEBDs per main vertical zone, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (3) For passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers: At least four EEBDs per main vertical zone, except those defined in the regulation SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.5. (4) The minimum number of EEBDs required on machinery spaces of category A where crews are normally employed or maGuidance for vessels with inoperable ballast water management systems bound for US ports
Although the United States is not signatory to BWM Convention, vessels discharging ballast water into the waters of the U.S. are to comply with the requirements of 33 CFR 151 Subparts C & D. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued CG-CVC Policy Letter 18-02 that gives guidance on evaluating potential courses of action when a vessel bound for a U.S. port has an inoperable ballast water management system (BWMS). A vessel that HAS passed its compliance date and has an inoperable BWMS may use one of the following BWM methods outlines in 33 CFR 151.2025(a). - Use and discharge ballast water obtained exclusively from a U.S. Public Water System (PWS); - Perform complete Ballast Water Exchange (BWE) in an area 200 nautical miles from any shore; - Do nApplication of the code on noise levels on board ships below 1,600 GT for Singapore flagged ships
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued SHIPPING CIRCULAR TO OWNERS NO.28 OF 2017 dated on 21 December 2017, as per attached. According to the circular, Singapore registered new ships below 1,600 gross tonnage, that is keel laid on or after 1 July 2018, are required to ensure that the followings are complied with. 1. As far as practicable, comply with the maximum noise level limits for spaces specified in section 4.2 of the Noise Code on Board on Ship (Hereinafter referred to "Noise Code"). 2. As far as practicable, comply with the maximum noise limit in accommodation spaces1 specified in section 4.2 of the Noise Code. And in general, the noise level shall not exceed 75dB(A). 3. As far as practicable, comply with the maximumElectronic certificate service "ClassNK e-Certificate"
As previously announced in the Press releases dated 9 June 2017 and 6 September 2017, ClassNK released "ClassNK e-Certificate", an electronic certification service last June, which provides Class/Statutory certificates in electronic format (PDF files) for the improvement of ship management. Favourable feedback has already been received from the users who have applied this service. "ClassNK e-Certificate" complies with the standards specified in the IMO's GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATES (FAL.5/Circ.39/Rev.2) released in April 2016. The system enables secure transmission of electronic certificate files and includes an online function to verify the validity and authenticity of the certificates in addition to checking to make sure that theyThis Technical Information became null and void on 14 May 2021.
Amendment to the ClassNK Rules and Guidance related to computer based systems
ClassNK has informed the requirements related to computer based systems by ClassNK Technical Information TEC-1114 issued on 16 June 2017. After issuing of the Technical Information, ClassNK reviewed the contents of the Technical Information and has issued TEC-1145 alternatively. The ClassNK Technical Information TEC-1114 is revoked by this Technical Information. IACS UR E22(Rev.1) specifies requirements related to composition and function of computer based systems used for machinery systems such as monitoring systems. These requirements have already been incorporated to Rules and Guidance of NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (hereinafter referred as "the Society"). Since the necessity for security measures which reduce risks specific to computer based systems suchThis Technical Information became null and void on 22 Feb 2019.
Graphical symbols for Fire Control Plans onboard the Maltese flagged ships
This ClassNK Technical Information is to inform that the Maltese Government has issued Technical Notice SLS.30 as per attached. Graphical symbols on Fire Control Plan 1. For ships constructed on or after 1 January 2004, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard shall be in accordance with the symbols set out in IMO Resolution A.952(23). 2. For ships constructed before 1 January 2004, the graphical symbols used for fire control plans onboard can continue to apply with IMO Resolution A.654(16). However, in case where these fire control plans are revised or updated, the graphical symbols set out in IMO Resolution A.952(23) used for fire control plans should be incorporated. 3. Graphical symbols shall be in colour. Confirmation survey onThis Technical Information became null and void on 11 Oct 2024.
Application of IMSBC Code 4th amendment
With regard to application of IMSBC Code 4th amendment, please be informed as follows. The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.426 (98) is referred to as "IMSBC Code 4th amendment" in this Technical Information. The current IMSBC Code ("IMSBC Code (2015 Edition)") based on IMSBC Code 3rd amendment previously informed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1057 is referred to as "IMSBC Code (2015 Edition)" in this Technical Information also. Due to the release of this Technical Information, previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0979 dated 22 January 2014 and ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1014 dated 20 November 2014 are revoked. 1. Amendment of IMSBC Code The revised IMSBC Code (IMSBC Code 4th amendment) was adopted by IMO Maritime SAmendment and on shipboard verification of DMLC(Part I and Part II) relating to the entry into force of the 2014 Amendments to the MLC,2006
As informed by TEC-1098, the shipboard verification of compliance with the 2014 amendments to MLC, 2006 is expected during the initial inspection, the first intermediate inspection or the first renewal inspection whichever period is earlier after 18th January 2017. Most ships to which MLC has been issued with the enforcement of the Convention on 20th August 2013 are coming to renewal timing of the certificate by August 2018 which is limit of time for verification of the amendments. As the procedures for the verification of the compliance with the amendments are same as the normal procedures of DMLC Part II amendment and the following shipboard verification, the review of the DMLC Part II amended by the shipowner shall be completed prior to the scheduled----- No English version -----
The Japanese version of this TEC has been issued in order to inform readers of the Japanese Government's special requirements for Japanese flagged vessels, and no English version is available.Voluntary Experience Building Phase of the IMO Data Collection System for fuel oil consumption for Singapore flagged ships
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued SHIPPING CIRCULAR No.24 OF 2017 dated on 1 December 2017, encouraging Singapore registered ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above to join the voluntary experience building phase (VEBP) of the IMO data collection system for fuel oil consumption (IMO DCS), as per attached. 1. Essential points of VEBP of IMO DCS (1) The VEBP is one year start from 1 January 2018. - The VEBP is voluntary exercise. Ship owners, ship managers and operators of Singapore registered ships can decide to participate or not. (2) On or after 1 January 2018, each participating ship needs to collect data specified in Appendix IX of MARPOL ANNEX VI and report the data on a monthly basis by using a standardised data reportData collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships (IMO DCS) required by the amendments to Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI that make the data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships mandatory were adopted at 70th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 70) held in October 2016, and will come into force from 1 March 2018 (IMO Resolution MEPC.278(70)). According to this regulation, for ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyage, the data collecting and reporting will be required the from 2019 calendar year. ClassNK will conduct the relevant document review and issuance of the statement of compliance subject to the authorization from Administration. This Technical Information provides general explanations of the requirements on data collection system (hereafter IMO DCS) as well as theExpansion of applicable ports subject to regulations on the sulphur content of fuel oil within Chinese emission control areas starting on 1 January 2018
As previously informed in ClassNK Technical Information Nos. TEC-1060, TEC-1063, TEC-1068, TEC-1088 and TEC-1130, the Chinese government has implemented regulations limiting the sulphur content of fuel oils used onboard ships to 0.5% m/m. Currently, as shown in the following table, ships only berthing at core port areas within the Pearl River Delta or the Bohai Rim, or at any ports within the Yangtze River Delta are required to use fuel oils whose sulphur content does not exceed 0.5% m/m; however, starting on 1 January 2018, all ships berthing at any ports within the Pearl River Delta, the Bohai Rim or the Yangtze River Delta will be required to use fuel oils whose sulphur content does not exceed 0.5% m/m. Therefore, at the time of bunkering, please make surThe Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) Test for the Panamanian Flagged Vessels
Marchant Maritime Circular MMC-133 was revised and circulated by the Panama Maritime Authority recently (October, 2017). From January 1st 2018, the Panama Flagged Vessel is to be required to carry out the annual SSAS TEST using an electronic platform. The summary of instructions are as follows. (To be continued)Periodical Survey in advance of Survey Window
With entry into force of "International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004", IOPP and/or BWM Certificate (issued by some flag states) may be de-harmonized from Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC). In this case, the ship owners may be required to arrange periodical surveys twice a year, if the survey window of the de-harmonized IOPP and/or BWM Certificate does not overlap enough with the one of other statutory certificates including SC Certificate. As a way to reduce such burden to arrange periodical surveys twice a year, the owners can carry out periodical surveys in advance of the survey window and amend the anniversary date. By amending Anniversary Date, it would become easier to arRequirements of MARPOL ANNEX V amended by MEPC.277(70)
At the seventy session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 70) held on October 2016, amendments to MARPOL V was adopted and amended MARPOL V adopted by MEPC.277(70) will enter into force on 1 March 2018. Please also refer to ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1103 issued on 10 March 2017. And, also, implementation guideline of MARPOL V was amended by MEPC.295(71). By the amendment, handling procedure, management method, and record keeping method regarding garbage from ships were changed. Therefore, vessels are required to implement the followings by 1 March 2018: 1. Solid bulk cargoes other than grain shall be classified in accordance with appendix I of MEPC.277(70), and declared by the shipper as to whether or not they are harmful toIssuance of Full-term certificate under ISM/ISPS Code at service sites
We are pleased to inform you that in order to provide full-term certificates promptly to companies/ships, the full-term DOC, SMC and ISSC under the ISM Code and ISPS Code which are presently issued by Head office (Ship Management Systems Department, SMD) will be issued directly by service sites from 30 October 2017. Full-term MLC certificate has been issued by service sites since 2013. Please note that in case of the followings, full-term certificates are issued by Head office (SMD) as before. 1. Re-writing SMC, ISSC, and MLC certificate by changing company's name / address 2. Other special case Short-term certificates will be issued for the ships flying flags of the states, which do not authorize ClassNK to issue full-term certificate. (The full-tIntroduction to the outcomes of MEPC 71
A summary of the decision taken at the seventieth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 71) held from 3 to 7 July 2017 is provided as below for your information. 1. Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Convention was adopted in 2004 in order to prevent the adverse effects to the marine environment caused by the transfer of ballast water. The Convention requires ships to conduct ballast water exchange offshore (Regulation D-1) or through Ballast Water Management Systems which meet the standard for the discharge of ballast water (Regulation D-2). The Convention entered into force on 8 September 2017 since Finland has ratified the Convention on 8 September 2016 and the conditions for entry into force been satThis Technical Information became null and void on 21 Dec 2021.