An entry-into-force of the AFS Convention

Introduction of the outcomes of MEPC56

Definition of date of "contract for construction"- Revision 4 of IACS Procedural Requirement No.29

Lifeboat Air Support Systems for Liberian Flag Ships

Non-destructive tests for butt welding joint of extremely thick steel plates in large container ships

Amendments to the Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules

Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 for existing Japanese-registered ships

Summary of SOLAS Chapter III and LSA Code amendments adopted by Marine Safety Committee (MSC) at the 81st and 82nd session

Servicing Intervals of Life-saving Appliances on board the Bahamas flagged vessels

Regarding the release gear mechanism, type SRS-37 which is equipped on lifeboats manufactured by Shigi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

Introduction of the outcomes of MSC 82

Ballast Water Management - Requirement introduced by State of Qatar

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

Operation tests of the relieving gears of the safety valves provided on the boilers at the Periodical Surveys

Fuel Oil Controls by the European Union and by the State of California, USA

Construction Drawings to be maintained on Board the Ship and Ashore

Survey Preparations for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers based on amended IMO Resolution A.744 (18). (Part 2)

IACS UI SC213 for non-Japanese flag ships

Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 for existing ships

Introduction of the outcomes of IMO MEPC 55

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (Regulation 37.4 of Annex I to MARPOL Annex 73/78) Prompt Access to Shore-based Computer Programs

ClassNK Emergency Technical Assistance Service (ETAS)

Fire extinguishing systems onboard the Cayman Islands flagged vessels

SMPEP for noxious liquid substances which the ships are newly required to keep onboard by the amendments to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78

Introduction of the outcomes of MSC 81

Survey Preparations for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers based on IMO Resolution A.744(18), as amended.

S-VDR for Ships Constructed before 1 July 2002 and Shore-based Maintenance of Satellite EPIRBs (for Non-Japanese Ships)

Triangular mark regarding the restrictions from sailing with any cargo hold empty for Bulk Carriers (Revised SOLAS, Chapter XII / Reg. 8 and 14)

Ballast Water Management - Reporting Requirement introduced by US Washington State

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Testing of Air Bottles for Lifeboats with Self-Contained Air Support System for Bahamanian Ships

Survey and certificate for crew accommodation of vessels flying Belize Flag

Introduction of the outcomes of MEPC 54

Maintenance, servicing and inspection for lifeboats and launching appliances

Revised MARPOL 73/78 Annex II and IBC Code

SOx Emission Control Areas specified in MARPOL 73/78 ANNEX VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)

Expansion of Japanese flag ships subject to the ISPS Code application owing to the mandatory application of tonnage measurement as regulated by the TM 69 convention.

Fire control plans onboard the Singapore flag ships

Restrictions on sailing with any cargo hold empty for Bulk Carriers according to the Revised SOLAS, Chapter XII/Reg. 14 which comes into effect on 1 July 2006 and deletion of the concerned Class Notations (partial) or Descriptive Notes for Classification Character

Marking of Freeboard Marks for Panamanian flagged ships

Ballast Water Management Plan

IACS CSR (Common Structural Rules) have been incorporated into the Society's Rules:

Pressure/Vacuum(PV) Valves manufactured by TANKTECH Co. installed on board Maltese flagged ships

Emergency Training and Drills - Launching of Lifeboats - for Cyprus Ships

Maintenance of Shipboard Passenger Lifts (= Elevators for human use) installed on Hong Kong registered ships

Introduction of the outcomes of MEPC 53

In-water survey of Bahamian passenger ships

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Introduction of the outcomes of MSC 80

Restrictions on sailing with any cargo hold empty for Bulk Carriers (Revised SOLAS, Chapter XII / Reg. 14)