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Amendments to the requirement for portable fire extinguishers on ships subject to the IGF Code
At the 108th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC108) held in May 2024, amendments to the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) (Resolution MSC. 551 (108)) relating to the requirements for portable fire extinguishers were adopted. The additional requirements are as follows: 1. Application All ships subject to the IGF Code 2. Additional new requirements One portable dry chemical powder fire extinguisher of at least 5 kg capacity is to be provided in the fuel preparation room not later than the first periodical survey on or after 1 January 2026 (Paragraph 11.6.2, IGF Code). (If the arrangement of fire extinguishers on the ship is changed, the Fire Control Plan is to be changed and confirmeFire extinguishing arrangement for paint and flammable liquid lockers on Marshall Islands flagged vessels
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for fire extinguishing arrangement for paint and flammable liquid lockers on Marshall Islands flagged vessels (Marine Notice No. 2-011-6 Rev. 2023). This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0506 dated 10 March 2003. Depending on the area of the deck, paint and flammable liquid lockers should be provided with the following fire extinguishing system or portable fire extinguisher. 1. Existing vessels with keel laid before 1 February 1992 (1) Lockers of 10m2 or less in deck area – one portable fire extinguisher* should be located outside the entrance to the space. (2) Lockers greater than 10m2, but not greaterSpecial requirements for Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs) regarding Bahamas flagged vessels
The Bahamian Administration has issued BMA Marine Notice 81 (Ver.1.1) regarding emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD), which revises previously issued versions to clarify that risk assessment is required only when the location or number of EEBDs in machinery spaces is changed. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes our previous Technical Information No. TEC-1252 dated 1 December 2021. 1. Marine Notice 81 applies to all Bahamian ships and offshore units to which SOLAS applies. 2. Offshore units certified under the 1979, 1989 or 2009 Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code) shall be provided with EEBDs as if they were SOLAS certified. 3. SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 13.3.4 specifies the folloFire Control Plan graphical symbols and Verification for Panamanian flag vessels
The updated Merchant Marine Circular MMC-277 "Fire Control Plan graphical symbols and Verification" has been released from the Panamanian Government. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0957. The Administration recommends that IMO Resolution A.952(23) symbols are incorporated if it becomes necessary for any reason to reissue a vessel's Fire Control Plan, especially on vessels the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2004. The Administration also recommends that the IMO Resolution A.1116 (30) symbols are incorporated in the fire control plan on ships constructed on or after 1 January 2019 in combination with the IMO Resolution A.952(23) symbols as appropriate. For any questions about the abEmergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Cyprus flag vessels
The Cyprus government has issued Circular No. 41/2021, which specifies the required arrangement and number of EEBD in paragraph 8 as follows; 1. Both MSC/Circ.849 and MSC/Circ.1081 should be followed 2. Irrespective of number of EEBD in place, at least 1 additional EEBD should be available onboard solely for training purposes and be clearly marked accordingly. The EEBD should be clearly marked as "training". Consequently, Circular No.7/2002 relevant to EEBD was revoked. ClassNK surveyors will confirm at the first periodical survey for Safety Equipment on or after 1 January 2022 for each Cyprus flagged ship that the EEBD arrangement complies with the Circular and relevant drawings (e.g. Fire Control Plan, etc…) are revised accordingly. The CirculThis Technical Information became null and void on 17 Mar 2023.
Special requirements for Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs) regarding Bahamas flagged vessels
The Bahamian Administration has issued the BMA Marine Notice 81 regarding emergency escape breathing device (EEBD), which supersedes their Information Bulletin No. 29 this time. This ClassNK Technical Information also supersedes our previous Technical Information No. TEC-1052 dated 29 October 2015. 1. Marine Notice 81 applies to all Bahamian ships and offshore units to which SOLAS applies. 2. Offshore units certified under the 1979, 1989 or 2009 Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code) shall be provided with EEBDs as if they were SOLAS certified. 3. SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 13.3.4 specifies the following minimum carriage requirement for EEBDs in accommodation spaces: (1) Cargo ships: 2 EEBDsImprovement measures to reduce the damage generated by fire accident on large size Vehicle Carriers-Effective use of fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems-
Recently, multiple cases have been reported that some large size Vehicle Carriers which had fire in cargo space with consequent almost or total loss of cargoes. Japanese Administration studied the safety measure to avoid any casualties and to minimize cargo damage at similar accidents in future. As the result of study, "Measures for effective use of fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems" was concluded, as per attached to this Technical Information. Finally, on 10 June 2021, the Administration invited the Japanese shipowners' Association to disseminate the result of the study to its members and take possible spontaneous action for improving fire safety of this type of vessels further. This information is also sent to ROs recognized by Japanese government inclEmergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels
We have revised the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1177 (dated 27 February 2019) related to the Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) onboard the Panama flag vessels. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1177 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 defiPortable Radio Apparatus for Fire Fighting Parties onboard Malaysian flagged ships
The Malaysia Government has published a RECOGNISED ORGANISATION (RO) INSTRUCTION Rev 1.2020, including the special requirements for the installation of portable radio apparatus for fire-fighting parties required by SOLAS II-2 / Reg.10.10.4. The special requirements specified in the instruction are as follows. 1. A minimum of two unit 2-way UHF radio telephone apparatus of an explosion-proof or intrinsically safe type shall be provided for each fire party. The number of 2-way UHF radiotelephone carried on board shall be determined based on number of fire-party assigned on board which normally stated on ship muster list. 2. An addition, all ships shall carry additional two unit 2-way UHF radio telephone apparatus for the command team. 3. As far asPortable Radios for Fire Fighting Parties onboard Liberian flagged ships
The Liberia Government has published a Marine Notice FIR-001 Rev. 07/20 of the special requirements for the installation of portable radios for fire-fighting parties required by SOLAS II-2 / Reg.10.10.4 for Liberian flagged ships. For the detail, please confirm item 9.0 of attachment. The main points of the notice are as follows. 1. Each Fire Party must have at least two explosion proof or intrinsically safe portable radios dedicated only for the use by the fire party. 2. The total number of these radios to be carried on board will depend upon the number of fire parties detailed on the ship's Muster List and in the ship's Safety Management System rather than the number of fire-fighter's outfits. 3. Fire-fighter radios should be stored together wiGraphical symbols for Fire Control Plans onboard the Cook Islands flagged ships
This ClassNK Technical Information is to inform that the Administration of Cook Islands has issued Technical Circular 191/2018 as per attached. Applicable to all ships constructed on or after 1 January 2019 and existing ships which undergo repairs, alterations, modifications and outfitting within the scope of SOLAS Chapters II-2 and/or III, as applicable, on or after 1 January 2019, Resolution A.1116 (30) should be used in conjunction with resolution A.952(23) when drawing up fire control plans. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-20Two way portable radio apparatus for fire fighter's communication for the Cook Islands flag vessels
This ClassNK Technical Information is to inform that the Cook Islands Maritime Authority has issued TECHNICAL CIRCULAR 179/2018 regarding Fire fighter's communication as per attached. -1. Application of Fire fighter's communication (SOLAS II-2/Reg.10.10.4) (1) A minimum of two two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus for each fire party for fire-fighter's communication should be carried on board. Those apparatus should be of an explosion-proof type or intrinsically safe. (2) Ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014 should comply with the above requirements. (3) Ships constructed before 1 July 2014 should comply with the above requirements not later than the first survey after 1 July 2018. -2. Stored location Two way portable radio apparatus foThis Technical Information became null and void on 17 May 2021.
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 EEBDGraphical 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 anFire 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. ShipThis 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 EEBDExemption 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 AdministrThis 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 maThis 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 onApplication of the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit
Resolution MSC.338 (91) and Resolution MSC.339 (91) were adopted at the ninety-first session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 91) held on November 2012, and it was notified by the ClassNK Technical Information (No.:TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) as for the amendments of the SOLAS Chapter II-2 Reg.10, Reg.15 and International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) Chapter 3 about the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit. Since the MSC Circular on the interpretation for the number of spare cylinders to replace those used during the drill was newly approved at the ninety-seven session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 97) held on November 2016, please be informed of the application of additional requirements includinThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Periodical inspection, maintenance and tests of fire extinguishing system etc. on board for the Isle of Man flagged ships
Isle of Man Ship Registry Manx Shipping Notice 057 "SOLAS II-2 The Maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances" was issued by Isle of Man Government. This Circular sets out the requirements for inspection, testing and maintenance of compressed gas cylinders, fire extinguishers and fire protection systems and appliances. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0919. [Application of the Notice] 1. The Notice applies to all Isle of Man flagged ships. 2. Our surveyors will confirm that the maintenance and testing records of fire protection systems and appliances in accordance with this notice are on board the Isle of Man flagged ships at each periodical survey for SafeThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire Fighting equipments and Lifesaving appliances on board the Vanuatu-flagged vessels
The Administration of Vanuatu has informed ClassNK that FLEET / SAFETY LETTER 2016-May-25 (SCHEDULE ON THE SERVICING OF LIFESAVING AND FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT), which is in reference to maintenance, inspection and test of Fire Fighting equipments and Lifesaving appliances on board the Vanuatu registered vessels. [Purpose of this notice; FLEET / SAFETY LETTER 2016-May-25] This notice summarizes and specifies the intervals for maintenance, testing and inspection of the fire protection systems and Lifesaving appliances. Application of this notice; 1. This notice applies to all Vanuatu-flagged vessels. 2. Our surveyors will confirm that the maintenance and testing records are kept on board the vessel in accordance with this notice at every periodical suThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Periodical inspection, maintenance and tests of fire extinguishing system etc. on board the Hong Kong flag ships
The Marine Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government issued a Merchant Shipping Information Note (MSIN) No. 14/2016 "Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances", which specified periodical inspection, maintenance and testing of fire protection systems and appliances. The relevant systems and appliances on board Hong Kong registered ships are required to apply the above-mentioned MSIN. This MSIN No. 14/2016 newly refers to IMO Circular MSC.1 / Circ.1516 as well as MSC.1 / Circ.1432. MSC.1/Circ.1516 was adopted at IMO in June of 2015 to partially amend MSC.1/Circ.1432 by strengthening the guidelines concerning maintenance, inspection and testing of automatic sprinkler systems. MSIN No. 14/2016 as welThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands Administration has issued the Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev. May/2016 "Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances", in reference to maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board Marshall Islands -flagged ships. The outline of the Notice is shown below. Purpose of the Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev. May/2016 This Notice addresses general maintenance, testing and inspection of fire protection systems, appliances and emergency equipment. It references the provisions of MSC.1/Circ.1432, Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances and its partial amendments, MSC.1/Circ.1516 as well as relevant IMO documents etc. and furtherThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Periodical Maintenance, Inspection and Testing for Fire-Protection Systems, Appliances and Compressed Gas Cylinders onboard the Maltese Flagged Vessels
Technical Notice SLS.6 Rev.3 "FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, APPLIANCES AND COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND TESTING" was issued by Malta Maritime Authority as per attached. This Technical Notice was developed to incorporate IMO MSC.1/Circ.1516 to the previous version of the Technical Notice, Technical Notice SLS.6 Rev.2. MSC.1/Circ.1516 was approved at IMO in June of 2015 to partially amend IMO MSC.1/Circ.1432 by strengthening the guidelines concerning maintenance, inspection and testing of automatic sprinkler systems. This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0980. [Application of the Technical Notice] 1. The Notice applies to all Maltese flag vessels. 2. Our surveyors wiThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2021.
Special requirements for Emergency Escape Breathing Devices(EEBDs) regarding Bahamas flagged vessels
ith regard to the special requirements for emergency escape breathing device(EEBD) for Bahamas flagged vessels, it had been notified by the Technical Information No. TEC-0885 dated 20 December 2011. Since the Bahamian Administration has revised the special requirements for EEBD, the Technical Information is revised as described below. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0885 dated 20 December 2011. 1. This Technical Information applies to all Bahamian ships and offshore units to which SOLAS applies. 2. Offshore units certified under the 1979, 1989 or 2009 Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code) shall be provided with EEBDs as if they were SOLAS certifiedSpecial requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders regarding UK, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar and the Isle of Man flagged vessels
With regard to the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit, it had been notified by the Technical Information (No.: TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) for existing ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 July 2014) and by Amendments to Part R of the RULES FOR THE SURVEY AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL SHIP on 26 February 2014 for new ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014). The Administrations of the UK, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar and the Isle of Man have issued special requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders as follows. 1. In addition to the fully charged spare cylinders required by the regulations for eachSpecial requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders regarding St. Vincent and the Grenadines flagged vessels
With regard to the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit, it had been notified by the Technical Information (No.: TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) for existing ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 July 2014) and by Amendments to Part R of the RULES FOR THE SURVEY AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL SHIP on 26 February 2014 for new ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014). The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Administration has issued special requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders as follows. - For ships where an on-board means of recharging is not provided, a minimum of one (1) spare cylinder for use during drills is to be provided for eacSpare Charges, Additional Fire Extinguishers and Refilling of Extinguishers onboard the Panama flag ships
ClassNK has issued Technical Information No.TEC-0868 dated 14 October 2011 regarding spare charges, additional fire extinguishers and refilling of extinguishers onboard the Panama flag ships. On the other hand, Merchant Marine Circular No.281 was newly issued by Panama Government, and application of additional portable fire extinguishers was modified. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0868. 1. Spare charges and Refilling for portable fire extinguishers (1) Spare charges shall be provided for 100% of the first 10 extinguishers and 50% of the remaining fire extinguishers capable of being recharged onboard. Not more than 60 total spare charges are required. Instructions for recharging should be carriedSpecial requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit regarding Antigua and Barbuda flagged vessels
With regard to the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit, it had been notified by the Technical Information (No.: TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) for existing ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 July 2014) and by Amendments to Part R of the RULES FOR THE SURVEY AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL SHIP on 26 February 2014 for new ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014). The Antigua and Barbuda Administration has issued special requirements for fire-fighter's outfit as follows. 1. Means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders for fire fighter If the requirement is to be met by carrying additional spare cylinders to replace those used during drills, there shouSpecial requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders regarding Singapore flagged ships
With regard to the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit, it had been notified by the Technical Information (No.: TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) for existing ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 July 2014) and by Amendments to Part R of the RULES FOR THE SURVEY AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL SHIP on 26 February 2014 for new ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014). Singapore Administration has issued special requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders as follows. 1. For ships without onboard means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders for Breathing Apparatus of fire-fighter's outfit, the company (as defined in ISM Code) is to detSpecial requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders regarding Bahamas flagged vessels
With regard to the additional requirements for relevant equipment of fire-fighter's outfit, it has been notified by the Technical Information (No.: TEC-0990, Date: 24 June 2014) for existing ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) before 1 July 2014) and by Amendments to Part R of the RULES FOR THE SURVEY AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL SHIP on 26 February 2014 for new ships (ships which are constructed (keel-laid) on or after 1 July 2014). The Bahamian Administration has issued special requirements for means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders and spare cylinders as follows. 1. Bahamas Government strongly recommends that all ships carry an on board means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders. 2. For ships where an on board means of recThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, Testing and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Fire Fighting Systems and appliances on board the Singapore flag ships(The 5 or 10 yearly maintenance, testing and inspection)
The Marine and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) had informed ClassNK that SURVEY CIRCULAR 3 OF 2014, which is in reference to implementation of maintenance, testing and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances on board the Singapore registered ships, was revised. The essential points of the CIRCULAR are shown below. [Essential Points of the CIRCULAR] 1. The 5 or 10 yearly maintenance, testing and inspection task stipulated in the following IMO Guidelines described in SHIPPING CIRCULAR TO SHIPOWNERS NO. 19 OF 2013, is intended to be completed during a ship's dry dock period. In cases where it is in impractical to carry out the maintenance when the ship is in afloat condition or the ship is engaged in trade, the maintenance should be carriedThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Cayman Islands flag ships
The Marine Authority of the Cayman Islands have issued a SHIPPING NOTICE 01/2014, "MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES", specifying the periodical inspection, maintenance and testing of fire protection systems and appliances for Cayman Islands registered ships. This SHIPPING NOTICE refers to IMO Circular MSC.1 / Circ.1432. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0708 is now superseded. For your reference, at every survey for Safety Equipment, our surveyors will confirm that the maintenance and testing of fire protection systems and appliances on board Cayman Islands registered ships are carried out in accordance with SHIPPING NOTICE 01/2014 and MSC.1/Circ.1432. For any questions about the above, please contThis Technical Information became null and void on 24 May 2016.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Marshall Islands -flagged ships
The Marshall Islands Administration has issued the Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev.6/14 "Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances", in reference to maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Marshall Islands -flagged ships. The essential points of the Notice are shown below. Purpose of the Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev. 6/14 This Notice addresses general maintenance, testing and inspection of fire protection systems, appliances and emergency equipment. It incorporates the provisions of MSC.1/Circ.1432, Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances. It includes the addition of a chart (Appendix 1) that summarizes the intervals for maintThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Feb 2016.
Periodical Maintenance, Inspection and Testing for Fire-Protection Systems, Appliances and Compressed Gas Cylinders onboard the Maltese Flagged Vessels
Malta Maritime Authority has notified ClassNK of the Administration Requirements, Technical Notice SLS.6 Rev.2 "FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, APPLIANCES AND COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND TESTING" as per attached. The requirements of portable fire extinguishers are amended in accordance with IMO MSC.1/ Circ.1432 and Resolution A.951(23). This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0764. [Application of the Technical Notice] 1. The Notice applies to all Maltese flag vessels. 2. Our surveyors will confirm that the maintenance and testing records of fire protection systems and appliances are on board Maltese registered ships at every survey for Safety Equipment. 3. The AbstrThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, Testing and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Fire Fighting Systems and appliances on board the Singapore flag ships
The Marine and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) had informed ClassNK that SHIPPING CIRCULAR TO SHIPOWNERS NO.19 OF 2013, which is in reference to maintenance, testing and inspection of fire protection systems and fire fighting system and appliances on board the Singapore registered ships, was revised. The essential points of the CIRCULAR are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0697 is now superseded. [Essential Points of the CIRCULAR] 1. This SHIPPING CIRCULAR requires that Ship owners, ship masters, ship's officers and crew, and all other parties concerned shall apply the inspection and maintenance requirements mentioned in the following Guidelines, as a basis for the minimum level of inspection and maintenance for the fiThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships
The Panama Government has informed ClassNK that Merchant Marine Circular No.281, "Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances", which is in reference to maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships, was revised. The essential points of the Guidelines are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0910 is now superseded. Purpose of the Guidelines Provide the minimum recommended level of maintenance and inspections for the protection system and appliances. It should be noted that the general requirements contained in this Guideline are not an inclusive list of maintenance or inspection items for fire protection systems, fire figThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Cyprus-registered ships
The Cyprus Government has informed ClassNK of maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Cyprus-registered ships as per attached (Circular No.14/2013). The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0923 is now superseded. The provisions of this circular become applicable for each ship on the first safety equipment related survey on or after 31 May 2013. 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 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 9 Dec 2022.
Symbols of Fire Control Plans for Panamanian flagged vessels
Panama Government informed ClassNK of the special requirements for Symbols of Fire Control Plans for Panamanian flagged vessels (Merchant Marine Circular No.277) as follows. Fire Control Plans IMO Resolution A.952 (23) symbols should be incorporated if Fire Control Plans are revised in its entirety, meaning re-developed and drawn, especially on vessels the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2004. 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 10 Jun 2016.
Periodical inspection, maintenance and tests of fire extinguishing system etc. on board the Hong Kong flag ships
The Marine Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government have issued a Merchant Shipping Information Note (MSIN) No. 22/2012 "Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances", specifying the periodical inspection, maintenance and testing of fire protection systems and appliances for Hong Kong registered ships on or after 31 May 2013. This MSIN references to IMO Circular MSC.1 / Circ.1432. Details of MSIN No. 22/2012 together with a copy of MSC.1 / Circ.1432 can be found on the website of Hong Kong Marine Department (http://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/msnote/msin.html). For your reference, at every survey for Safety Equipment on or after 31 May 2013, our surveyors will confirm that the maintenance and testing of firThis Technical Information became null and void on 6 Aug 2014.
Maintenance and inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Marshall Islands flagged ships
ClassNK have informed the requirements of Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev.4/11, "Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection system and Appliances" in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0874 (issued on 21 November 2011). However, ClassNK inform the revised Technical Information because the Marshall Islands Government has informed ClassNK of the Notice Rev.8/12. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0874 is herewith superseded. The revised requirements from Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev.4/11 are the maintenance and inspection for portable fire extinguisher on board. The revised parts from TEC-0874 are underlined. In conjunction with this amendment, two-year inspection/service for portable fire extinguishers by authorized service facilityThis Technical Information became null and void on 8 Mar 2013.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Life Saving, Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Hong Kong-registered ships
The Hong Kong Government has issued "Some Frequently Asked Technical Information / Requirements for Hong Kong Registered Cargo Ships", addresses technical issues involving maintenance, inspection and test of Life Saving, Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Hong Kong-registered ships. This Technical Information provides with the information on Life Saving, Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances. As necessary, please refer to the original text of the Guideline which is available on Hong Kong Government Internet Homepage (http//www.mardep.gov.hk). This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0602 dated 30 September 2004. 1. Applicable due date The due date for the requirements newlyNew instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps from Vanuatu flag
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0860 dated 8 August 2011, TEC-0861 dated on 11 August 2011, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0887 dated 6 January 2012 and ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0890 dated 10 February 2012 in relation to each flag states' instruction for Unified Interpretation regarding the suction heads of fixed emergency fire pumps, the Administration of Vanuatu has newly advised the instruction as follows. Instruction from the Administration of Vanuatu: The Administration of Vanuatu authorizes ClassNK to use the IACS UI 178(rev.1) for ships with contract for construction made on or after 1 Jan 2013. Upon receiving the reply/instruction from flag states other than the above, please be advised that ClassNKThis Technical Information became null and void on 24 Jul 2013.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Cyprus-registered ships
The Cyprus Government has informed ClassNK of maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Cyprus-registered ships as per attached (Circular No. 23/2012). The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0428 is now superseded. 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 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jp Attachment: 1. Circular No. 23/2012This Technical Information became null and void on 13 Aug 2013.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Fire Safety Systems Arrangements
Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU are planning the following PSC Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2012. Items of concentrated inspection : Fire Safety Systems Arrangements (SOLAS Chapter II-2) Campaign period : From 1 September to 30 November 2012 By this campaign, fire safety systems arrangements, maintenance records, documentation, equipment, crew familiarization etc. will be verified in more detail. Concurrently, Black Sea MOU and Indian Ocean MOU are also planning the same campaign during the same period. During the campaign period of various MOUs, ClassNK will also enhance the survey scheme of vessels at occasion of periodical surveys for Class and Cargo Ship Safety Equipment certificate in order to ensure the compliance of these vesThis Technical Information became null and void on 20 Jul 2016.