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This Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2025.
Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Ballast Water Management
This is to inform that the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control announced a press release about the joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) as follows: Inspection item: Ballast Water Management Campaign period: From 1 September 2025 to 30 November 2025 For more information, please refer to the attached press releases issued by Tokyo and Paris MoU. For any questions about the above, please contact: 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.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 15 Oct 2025.
Focused Inspection Campaign on "Enclosed Space Entry" in Chinese Ports
This is to inform the following focused inspection campaign being carried out by the port authority in Chinese ports. Specific Areas : Enclosed Space Entry Period : From 15 January 2025 to 14 October 2025 For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Ship Management Systems Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2173 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 27 Feb 2025.
Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement (MLC, 2006)
This is to inform that the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control announced a press release about the joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC). Inspection item：Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreement (MLC, 2006) Campaign period：From 1 September 2024 to 30 November 2024 For more information, please refer to the attached press release issued by the Tokyo MoU and the Paris MoU. For any questions about the above, please contact: 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.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 7 Nov 2025.
Measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels
The Panama Maritime Authority has updated the Merchant Marine Circular MMC-380 on measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels. In this regard, the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1297 (dated 22 May 2023) have been revised accordingly. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1297. With this update, the following vessels are subject to the occasional survey: 1. Each vessel required by the Panama Maritime Authority based on PSC results in the last twenty-four (24) months, regardless of its age 2. Each vessel older than ten (10) years of construction and considered with a high risk factor by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Paris MOApplication of Cyber Risk Management to U.S. vessels, foreign flagged vessels that call on ports in the U.S., and MODUs.
The Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction (CVC-WI-027(1)) was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard on 27 October 2020. According to this WI, the USCG expects that all companies with U.S. vessels, foreign flagged vessels that call on ports in the U.S., and MODUs. should ensure cyber risk management is appropriately addressed in their SMS. If objective evidence is identified indicating that the foreign flagged vessels that call on ports in the U.S., and MODUs. failed to implement its SMS with respect to cyber risk management, the following actions should be directed by the PSCO: 1 If cyber risk management has not been incorporated into the vessel's SMS by the company's first annual verification of the DOC after 1 January 2021, a deficiency should be issThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2023.
Caribbean MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety Systems and Pilot Ladder Transfer Systems
This is to inform that the Caribbean Memoranda Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control announced a press release about the concentrated inspection campaign (CIC). Specific Areas: Fire Safety Systems and Pilot Ladder Transfer Systems Period: From 1 September 2023 to 30 November 2023 The details are available on the website below. https://www.caribbeanmou.org/news/cmou-cic-fire-safety-systems-and-pilot-ladders For any questions about the above, please contact: 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.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2023.
Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety
This is to inform that the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control announced a press release about the joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC). Specific Areas: Fire Safety Period: From 1 September 2023 to 30 November 2023 The details are available on the website below. Tokyo MoU: https://www.tokyo-mou.org/publications/press_release.php Paris MoU: https://parismou.org/2023/08/joint-concentrated-inspection-campaign-fire-safety For any questions about the above, please contact: 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.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 21 Jun 2024.
Measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels.
The Panama Maritime Authority has issued the Merchant Marine Circular MMC-380 on measures to reduce the number of PSC detentions and to improve the performance of Panamanian vessels. With this update, provisions for an occasional survey equivalent to an annual survey by the RO that issued the SMC of the vessel have been added as a preventive measure. The scope of "occasional survey" is defined in paragraph 4.12 of the MMC-380. According to paragraph 6 of the MMC-380, this occasional survey must be carried out before or at the time of arrival at a port in the United States, a Paris MOU member country, Australia, or China. The following vessels are subject to the occasional survey: 1. Each vessel required by the Panama Maritime Authority based on PThis Technical Information became null and void on 15 Dec 2022.
Tokyo and Paris MoU Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW
This is to inform that the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control announced a press release about the joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC). Joint concentrated inspection : STCW Campaign Period : From 1 September 2022 to 30 November 2022 The details are available on the website below. Tokyo MoU: https://www.tokyo-mou.org/publications/press_release.php Paris MoU: https://www.parismou.org/joint-concentrated-inspection-campaign-stcw For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Ship Management Systems Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address:4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2173 Fax: +81-3-5226-2174 E-mail: smd@classThis Technical Information became null and void on 6 Jul 2022.
AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) – Hours of work and rest
This is to inform that AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) has noticed information about Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on Planned Maintenance. Focused inspection : Hours of work and rest Campaign Period : From 1 May 2022 to 30 June 2022 As for the details, please refer to Marine Notice 05/2022 on AMSA's website through following link: https://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/index-marine-notices For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Ship Management Systems Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2173 Fax: +81-3-5226-2174 E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 14 Apr 2022.
AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) – Planned Maintenance
This is to inform that AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) has noticed information about Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on Planned Maintenance. Focused inspection : Planned Maintenance Campaign Period : From 15 January 2022 to 30 March 2022 As for the details, please refer to Marine Notice 09/2021 on AMSA's website through following link: https://www.amsa.gov.au/about/regulations-and-standards/index-marine-notices For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Ship Management Systems Departmentn, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2173 Fax: +81-3-5226-2174 E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 3 Dec 2021.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Stability in general"
Please be informed that Paris MoU and Tokyo MOU have recently issued a press release announcing the launch of the following PSC joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2021. Outline of CIC Focus : Ship's Stability in General Period : From 1 September 2021 to 30 November 2021 Please refer to the attached "Ship's Stability in General" for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. Also, please note that Black Sea MOU and Indian Ocean MOU have also issued press releases announcing that concentrated inspection campaigns targeting the same items will be held during the same period in their respective jurisdictions. For any questions about the above, please contact: [For questions on survey] NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) SurvThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Oct 2021.
AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign on Safety of Navigation
It is informed that AMSA (Australia Maritime Safety Authority) is conducting the following Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC). Items of inspection: Safety of navigation (SOLAS Chapter V) Campaign period: From 1 August 2021 to 30 September 2021 As for details of the above, please refer to AMSA homepage and pay attention to the contents of the notice. https://www.amsa.gov.au (Home > Vessels & operators > Port State control > Port State control inspections > Focused inspection campaign—safety of navigation) For any questions about the above, please contact: 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 / 2028 Fax: +81-3-Enhanced Monitoring Programme for Bahamian ships
BMA Information Bulletin No. 136 regarding the Enhanced Monitoring Programme (hereinafter mentioned as "EMP") published by the Bahamas Maritime Authority (hereinafter mentioned as "BMA") was announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0871, dated 10 November 2011. BMA published Marine Notice 92 on 12 March 2021, and this notice supersedes BMA Information Bulletin No. 136. According to Marine Notice 92, any Bahamian ship which has been justifiably detained on more than one occasion in a 24-month period, either by PSC or the BMA, would automatically be placed on the EMP. Ships which have been placed on the EMP are subject to Bahamas special inspections within one (1) month of being placed on the programme, and at an interval of three (3) months thereThis Technical Information became null and void on 15 Sep 2021.
Instruction by Panama Maritime Authority regarding U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-381 regarding U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels in order to decrease the detention numbers of vessels calling in the U.S. ports that may subject to PSC inspections. Please make sure that Panamanian flagged vessels calling in the U.S ports are to prepare the checklist and send it to PMA (psc@amp.gob.pa) by the following deadline, 1. or 2. For details, please refer to the attached "MMC-381" and "U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels". 1. Ninety-six hours (96hrs) before arrival at the U.S ports 2. At least twenty-four hours (24hrs) before arrival at the U.S. ports for voyages less than 96 hours Whenever equipment failures or anyAMSA's approach to maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers
Marine Notice 10/2020 stating AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority)'s interim approach to the maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic was issued. In the Marine Notice, it is stated that the interim approach will be extended until 28 February 2021. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1211. An outline of AMSA's approach is quoted as follows: ==Quote== - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid seafarer employment agreement (SEA), signed by all parties, and has served on board a vessel for less than 11 months without taking leave, no action will be taken. - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid SEA and has served on board a vesselThis Technical Information became null and void on 26 Oct 2023.
Application of Cyber Risk Management to U.S. vessels and vessels calling at U.S. ports
Please be informed that the Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction (CVC-WI-027(1)) was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard on October 27, 2020. According to this WI, the USCG expects that all companies with U.S. flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels that call on ports in the U.S. should ensure cyber risk management is appropriately addressed in their SMS. If objective evidence is identified indicating that the foreign flagged vessel that calls on ports in the U.S. failed to implement its SMS with respect to cyber risk management, the following actions should be directed by the PSCO: 1) If cyber risk management has not been incorporated into the vessel's SMS by the company's first annual verification of the DOC after January 1, 2021, a deficieThis Technical Information became null and void on 27 Nov 2020.
AMSA's approach to maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers
Marine Notice 04/2020 stating AMSA's interim approach to the maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic was issued. An outline of AMSA's approach is quoted as follows: ==Quote== - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid seafarer employment agreement (SEA), which is signed by all parties and is being complied with, and has served on board a vessel for less than 11 months without taking leave, no action will be taken. - Where inspectors identify that a seafarer has a valid SEA and has served continuously on board a vessel for more than 11 months, and less than 13 months without taking leave, the master will be required to provide a plan for the seafarer's repatriation which is approved by the flag State,This Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2019.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Emergency Systems and Procedures"
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 2019. Outline of CIC Focus of CIC:Emergency Systems and Procedures CIC period:From 1 September 2019 to 30 November 2019 Please refer to the attached "CIC on Emergency Systems and Procedures" for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. Also, please note that Black Sea MOU and 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. For any questions about the above, please contact: [For questions on survey] NIPPON KAIJI KYOKThis 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 AnnThis 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 thThis 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 1 Dec 2017.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry"
Please be informed that Riyadh MoU is planning the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign. The MoU members are Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE. ･ Item of concentrated inspection: Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry ･ Campaign period: From 1st September 2017 to 30th November 2017 For the details of the inspection item, please refer to the questionnaire form "CIC on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry" in the attachment. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Ship Management Systems Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2173 Fax: +81-3-5226-2174 E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2017.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Safety of Navigation (SOLAS CH.V)"
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 2017. Outline of CIC Focus of CIC: Safety of Navigation (SOLAS CH.V) CIC period: From 1 September 2017 to 30 November 2017 Please refer to the attached "QUESTIONNAIRE CONCERATED INSPECTION CAMPAIGN ON SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (SOLAS CH.V) 2017" and "CIC on Safety of Navigation (SOLAS CH.V)" for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. Also, please note that Indian Ocean MOU and Black Sea MOU have also issued Press Releases announcing that concentrated inspection campaigns targeting the same items will be held during the same period in their respective jurisdictions.Guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MOU) for St. Vincent and the Grenadines flag vessels
ClassNK would like to notify that the Administration of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has issued Circular No.PSC033-Rev.4 (hereinafter, "the Circular") regarding guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter, "Paris MOU") as per attached. As per the Circular, following vessels have been required to undergo an occasional survey in order to improve the performance of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Registry within the Paris MOU: - detained 1 time or more during the past 3 years whose next port of call is a port of country members to the Paris MOU; or - operating outside the Paris MOU member country more than 12 months whose next port of call is a port of country members to the Paris MOU. In addition, it may also be enforcedThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Jan 2018.
China Maritime Safety Administration PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Bulk Carriers
Please be informed that China Maritime Safety Administration recently announced to launch the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC). Duration: From 15 June to 31 December 2017 Objective: 1) International voyage bulk carriers of 10,000GT and above, 15 years age and above 2) Bulk carriers converted from oil tanker, which has never been conducted subject CIC inspection, will not be limited by due range of PSC inspection. Except for special cases, the ships at first time calling Chinese Port after CIC started will be conducted the CIC inspection and afterwards PSC inspection will be followed PSC inspection due range as required by Tokyo-MOU. Content: The CIC will focus on structures of bulk carriers, and includes the following in detail. 1)This Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2016.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Pilot Transfer Arrangement by 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); Focus of CIC: Pilot Transfer Arrangement CIC period: From 1 September 2016 to 30 November 2016 During the campaign period, not only condition of pilot transfer arrangement, but also crew familiarization, inspection/repair records etc. will be verified in more detail as described in Press Release by Riyadh MoU (Attachment 1). For your reference, please note that application of requirements for pilot transfer arrangement varies by installation date of pilot transfer arrangement or construction date of ship as shown in Attachment 2. For any questions abouThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2016.
Tokyo MOU PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Cargo Securing Arrangements"
Please be informed that the Tokyo MOU recently issued a Press Release announcing the launch of the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2016. 1. Outline of CIC Focus of CIC: Cargo Securing Arrangements CIC period: From 1 September 2016 to 30 November 2016 Please refer to the questionnaire "CIC on Cargo Securing Arrangements" in the attached Press Release for details on the specific items to be targeted in CIC. Also, please note that the Indian Ocean MOU and Black Sea MOU have also issued press releases announcing that concentrated inspection campaigns targeting the same items (using the same questionnaire) will be held during the same period in their respective jurisdictions. 2. ClassNK supplementary explanations for theseThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2016.
The Paris MoU PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Maritime Labour Convention, 2006"
Please be informed that the Paris MoU issued a Press release announcing the launch of the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2016. Item of CIC: Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (Entered into force on 20 August 2013). Title 1 to 5, Regulations and Standards "A" CIC period: From 1 September 2016 to 30 November 2016 For the detail of the inspection, please refer to the attached Press release. (issued on July 28, 2016) For your reference, Chapter 4 of "Guidelines for Port State Control Officers under the MLC, 2006" issued by ILO is attached. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Safety Management Systems Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda"Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports" (revised) issued by AMSA
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) published Marine Notice 8/2016 "Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports", superseding the former Marine Notice 11/2012. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0924 dated 24 August 2012. This Marine Notice shows 12 items subject to Port State Control Inspections regarding ECDIS. Among these items, the matters of setting, operation and maintenance on-board, like "demonstrations of operational competency by the ship's navigating officer (e.g. safety checking of a voyage plan)", are included. For the details, please see the attachments, which are also available on AMSA website. https://apps.amsa.gov.au/MOReview/MarineNoticeExternal.html For aThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Jan 2016.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Safety of Navigation by 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); Items of concentrated inspection: Safety of Navigation (SOLAS Chapter V) Campaign period: From 1 October 2015 to 31 December 2015 During the campaign period, not only condition of navigational equipment, but also crew familiarization, voyage plan and other applicable documentation etc. will be verified in more detail. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Operations Headquarters, 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-This Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2015.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry"
Please be informed that Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU issued a Press release announcing the launch of following PSC Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign in 2015. Item of concentrated inspection : SOLAS III (as amended, entered into force on 1 January 2015). Regulation 19, Clauses 3.3 and 3.6 "Enclosed Space Entry and rescue drills" Campaign period : From 1 September 2015 to 30 November 2015 For the detail of the inspection, please refer to the questionnaire form "CIC on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry" in the attached Press release. Also, please note that Indian Ocean MOU and Black Sea MOU issued press releases announcing that the same campaign during the same period will be held in their jurisdictions. For any questions about the abCertificate of Proficiency for the security awareness training or security training for seafarers with designated security duties required under the provisions of STCW VI/6
With regard to the 2010 Manila amendments to the STCW, the Regulation VI/6 "Mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training and instruction for all seafarers" was newly established, and entered into force on 1 January 2014. On the other hand, IMO issued the attached circular STCW.7/Circ.21 on 25 February 2014, which recommends that, even if the seafarer's certification is not in accordance with regulation section A-VI/6, paragraph 4 and 6 of the STCW Code, it would be sufficient to accept compliance with section 13 of ISPS Code until 1 July 2015. Many Administrations have issued circular letters regarding the above IMO circular, urging the Companies to strive to have all seafarers be qualified and certified in accordance with STCW VI/6 durParis MoU Guidelines on Application of MARPOL Annex VI Reg.18 in an Emission Control Area (ECA)
From 1 January 2015, in the Emission Control Areas, the sulphur content limits of fuel oil will be regulated to not more than 0.10% m/m in accordance with Regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI. Regarding this matter, Paris MoU has issued the attached Guidelines, the contents of which are the requirements of onboard procedures and evidential documents, check points during Port State Control, and the procedures of notification to the port authority when compliant fuel oil is not available. This Guidelines are also available on Paris MoU website. (https://www.parismou.org/sites/default/files/Guidelines%20on%20fuel%20availability.pdf) For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Safety Management System Department, AdThis Technical Information became null and void on 20 Jul 2017.
Guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MOU) for St. Vincent and the Grenadines flag ship detained 1 time or more during the past 3 years
ClassNK would like to notify that Affairs of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration has issued Circular No.PSC033 (hereinafter, the Circular) regarding guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter, Paris MOU) as per attached. As per the Circular, all vessels, which were detained 1 time or more during the past 3 years and whose next port of call is within a Paris MOU member country, are required to undergo an occasional survey in order to improve the performance of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Registry within the Paris MOU. In case the vessel departs to a port located within a Paris MOU member country, please arrange an occasional survey according to the said guidelines. For details of the survey items fThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Jan 2015.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Fire Safety Systems by Riyadh MoU
Six (6) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE) of the Riyadh MOU in the Gulf Region are planning the following PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC); Items of concentrated inspection : Fire Safety Systems (SOLAS Chapter II-2 and FSS Code) Campaign period : From 1 October to 31 December 2014 During the campaign period, the fire safety plan, fire control measures, drills, crew awareness and other applicable documentation etc. will be verified in more detail. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Operations Headquarters, 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-mThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Dec 2014.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on "STCW HOURS OF REST"
Please be informed that Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU issued a Press Release announcing the launch of following PSC Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2014; Items of concentrated inspection: STCW Chapter VIII "Standards regarding watchkeeping", Section A-VIII/1 "Fitness for duty" Campaign period: From 1 September to 30 November 2014 During this campaign period, not only "rest period provided to officers and ratings who are assigned duty of a watch etc." in STCW Section A-VIII/1, but also "Minimum Safe Manning" in SOLAS Reg. V/14 will be subjected to the concentrated inspections. (See questionnaire form "CIC ON STCW HOURS OF REST" in the attached Press Release.) Please note that Black Sea MOU and Indian Ocean MOU issued Press Releases annThis Technical Information became null and void on 29 Sep 2014.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery
Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU are planning the following PSC Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2013; Items of concentrated inspection : Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery (SOLAS Chapter II-1) Campaign period : From 1 September to 30 November 2013 The working order and maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary machinery, related documentation, and crew familiarization etc. will be verified in more detail during the campaign. Concurrently, Black Sea MOU and Indian Ocean MOU are also planning the same campaign during the same period. 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-Port State Control (PSC) within North American Emission Control Area (ECA) under MARPOL ANNEX VI by U.S. Coast Guard/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Canada
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0916 issued on 24 July 2012, the North American ECA has been enforced to apply MARPOL ANNEX VI Reg.14 on 1 August 2012. In relation to the above, U.S. Coast Guard published the PSC procedure and actions in Section 2 of "ECA JOB AID" and the Transport Canada Marine Safety published 12 Inspection items at PSC in "Emission Control Area-North America". Furthermore, U.S. EPA published "Interim Guidance on the Non-Availability of Compliant Fuel Oil for the North American Emission Control Area". With referring the documents attached, please verify the vessel intend to the ECA which comply with Reg.14 and review SMS procedures related to ISM Code 1.4, 5, 7, 9 & 10 in relation to Reg. 14. For any queThis Technical Information became null and void on 28 Apr 2016.
"Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports" issued from the Australian Government (Revised)
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) published Marine Notice 11/2012 "Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports" instead of Marine Notice 15/2010 and 7/2012. In "5.2 Familiarisation training", it was requested "The requirement for familiarisation is further recognised under the provisions of section 6.3 and 6.5 of the ISM Code". In "7 Port State Control inspection", it was included the following requirements. ･documented procedures for using ECDIS ･listing of ECDIS as critical equipment in the ship's Safety Management System ･evidence of periodic tests and checks of the ECDIS equipment that need to be carried out in accordance with the ship's Safety Management System For any questions about the above, please contact: [For quMaintenance, servicing and inspection for lifeboats and launching appliances
According to a statistic data of PSC inspections for ships classed with ClassNK in 2011, a frequency of PSC pointing-out deficiencies with the lifeboat arrangements had once decreased in 2010, however, it was increased again in 2011 to the top frequency. (277 deficiencies pointed out/ 78 detentions) Analysis of PCS inspection reports shows that the main items, with which deficiencies were pointed out, are as follows: - Releasing gear: 32 deficiencies - Engine (including fuel, lub., exh. and cooling systems, clutch and battery): 71 deficiencies, * Battery for starter: 26 deficiencies - Reflective tape: 15 deficiencies These deficiencies themselves may be judged "to be rectified before departure" etc. However, if two or more deficiencies are found concurThis 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 vesFor Singapore Ships, MPA Instruction to prevent PSC detention
Please note that, on 15 February 2012, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issued Preventive action against PSC ship detention at a foreign port and especially at Australian ports as per the message from MPA with Ref. No.FSC5.02. Please see the attachment for details. MPA's main requirements are as follows: 1. For all the Singaporean ships under your management, execution of Thorough Inspection (including ISM matters) by Company's shore personnel or Ship's senior officers and rectification of deficiency/ non conformity. In case where any serious deficiency/ non-conformity which can not be rectified immediately is found, reporting to MPA, ClassNK and PSC at calling port, 2. Prior to the entry into Australian port, submission of Master's DeclaraRecent development of PSC Inspection related to ISM Code
PSC Inspections are becoming increasingly activated every year around the world, especially in 2011 PSC Inspections have been increased in China and India. Furthermore, there is a trend to point out some software assessment problems such as operation of ship and management of seafarers, in addition to the deficiencies of hardware side such as hull, equipment and machinery. You are kindly requested to call attention to following recent major items pointed out at PSC Inspections related to ISM Code. 1. Insufficient preparation of Voyage Planning With regard to voyage planning to ensure that the intended voyage has been planned prior to proceeding to sea using the appropriate nautical charts and nautical publications, following deficiencies are pointeThis Technical Information became null and void on 20 May 2021.
Enhanced Monitoring Programme for Bahamas-registered ships
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (hereinafter mentioned as "BMA") has notified ClassNK of BMA Information Bulletin No.136 "Enhanced Monitoring Programme" as per attached. According to the notification, any ship which has been justifiably detained on more than one occasion in a 24 month period, either by PSC or Flag State, will automatically be placed on the Enhanced Monitoring Programme. Ships which have been placed on the Enhanced Monitoring Programme are subject to Bahamas "special" inspections within one (1) month of being placed on the programme, and at three (3) month periods thereafter. Any ships remaining on the programme after twelve (12) months will be specially reviewed for continued registration in consultation with the Director of the BMA. In addThis Technical Information became null and void on 13 Aug 2013.