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Fire protection for external high pressure fuel delivery lines between high pressure fuel pumps, fuel injectors, and fuel oil piping (Except Japanese flag ships)
As previously advised in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0434, all ships the keels of which were laid or which were at a similar stage of construction before 1 July 1998 of 500 tons gross tonnage and upward and which are engaged in international voyage (except the ships mentioned in regulation 3(a), of SOLAS Chapter I) shall comply, by 1 July 2003, with the requirements of the 74 SOLAS 94 Amendment Chapter II-2 Regulation 15 which entered into force on 1 July 1998. If a Note related to "Fuel Oil Arrangement" remains mentioned in the ship's survey status, please respond to this matter urgently referring to the following: 1. High pressure fuel oil injection piping ( Regulation 15(9), II-2): (1) All diesel engines on the vessels (including M/E G/E,This Technical Information became null and void on 20 Aug 2007.
New rules of the Paris MOU
On 12 May 2003, the Paris MOU announced that the new provisions of the Paris MOU (Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control) agreed last year will come into effect on 22 July 2003. Ship owners and ship management companies managing ships entering ports in the Paris MOU region are requested to pay due attention and instruct the subject ships accordingly. A summary of the new provisions is as follows. 1. Mandatory Expanded inspection (Expanding the mandatory inspection for aged oil talkers, aged chemical/gas carriers, aged bulk carriers or aged passenger ships) 2. Mandatory inspection (Any ship with a target factor greater than 50 will be inspected if it is at least 1 months since the last inspection in the Paris MOU region.) 3. RefusalValidity of approval to use fire protection materials approved under former fire test procedures
Validity of approval of fire protection materials that had been approved under the fire test procedures other than "IMO Resolution MSC.61(67)- International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures" (hereinafter referred to as "FTP code") will expire on 31 December 2003, which is prescribed in Annex 3 of FTP code. Reg.5.1.5 of FTP code prescribes "The approval shall be valid when the product is installed on board a ship." ClassNK will handle this matter as follows; "Fire protection materials approved under fire test procedures other than FTP code are accepted to use subject to that the materials shall be confirmed to be provided in the place on board a ship by 31 December 2003." For reference, a list of fire protection materials approved under fiThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Jan 2005.
A dynamic test of winch brakes of launching appliance for existing ships to 1974 SOLAS (1983 Amendment)
Regulation 20.11.1.3 of Chapter III of the 1996 Amendment to the 1974 SOLAS Convention specifies that launching appliances should be subjected to a dynamic test of the winch brake at least once every five (5) years. At the time of 1996 amendment of SOLAS, a dynamic test for launching appliances to ships constructed before 1 July 1986 (hereinafter referred to as 83SOLAS existing ships) was waived until 30 June 2003, pending the establishment of safe test procedure by IMO and special instruction by the flag government, and taking account of IACS interpretation. At this time, ClassNK made inquiries to each government and settled this matter as below. In case where it is impracticable to carry out the test by 30 June 2003, the test should be carried outThis Technical Information became null and void on 15 Aug 2003.
Periodic servicing of launching appliances regarding Greece flagged vessels
The Greece Government has notified the Society of instructions in relation to periodical servicing of launching appliances. According to the instructions, the dynamic test prescribed in Regulation 20.11.1.3 of Chapter III of 1996 Amendments to 1974 SOLAS is not applicable to the winch brakes of launching appliance of ships constructed before 1 July 1986 which do not comply with the requirements of Regulation 48 of Chapter III of 1983 Amendments to 1974 SOLAS. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jpClassNK provisional interpretations for fixed local application fire-fighting system
In SOLAS chapter II-2 as amended in 2000, the following vessels having machinery spaces of category A above 500 m3 in volume are required to be installed with a fixed water-based or equivalent local application fire-fighting system (hereinafter, referred to as "the system") to protect the fire hazard portions in the machinery spaces. (1) Passenger ships of 500 gross tonnage and above, and cargo ships of 2000 gross tonnage and above, constructed on or after 1 July 2002; and (2) Passenger ships of 2,000 gross tonnage and above, constructed before 1 July 2002. (the system should be installed not later than 1 October 2005) The system is required to be of approved in accordance with the guidelines developed by IMO (MSC/Circ.913), however, the unified interpretThis Technical Information became null and void on 27 May 2005.
Maintenance, inspection and tests of fire-protection and fire fighting systems on board Singapore-registered ships
The Singapore Government has notified ClassNK of maintenance, inspection and tests of fire-protection and fire fighting systems on board Singapore-registered ships, where are produced as follows. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0483 has been superseded. 1. Portable fire extinguishers (1) Containers of permanent pressurized portable and propellant bottles of portable fire extinguishers should be hydraulic pressure tested as follows. (I) powder extinguishers every 10 years (ii) CO2 extinguishers every 10 years, and (iii) Other extinguishers every 10 year (2) Containers of non-permanently pressurized portable fire extinguishers should be hydraulic pressure tested every 10 years. (3) The condition of recharge of portable CO2 gas fireRecall of anti-travel sickness (anti-seasickness) medicine
With reference to anti-travel sickness (anti-seasickness) medicine which was stored in survival craft and/or medical cabinets in vessels, please be informed that some of batches of the medicine made in Australia have been recalled due to excess of ingredient, and it could cause blurred vision, agitation, loss of balance and hallucinate by consumption of the medicine. This recall targets as follows: 1. Manufacturer: Key Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Address: P.O Box 121, Concord West, NSW, 2138, Australia Tel: +61-2-9736 3811 Fax: +61-2-9736-3316 E-mail: OTC@keypharm.com.au 2. Type and Batches: (1) TRAVACALM ORIGINAL TABLETS (App. No.: AUST R 78192) Batch 77164 Batch 78586 Batch 79954 (2) TRAVACALM HO (App. No.: AUST R 68450) Batch 77163 BaThis Technical Information became null and void on 22 Jan 2016.
Qualification and Number of Radio Personnel Required on board Vietnamese Flag GMDSS Ships
The Vietnam Government has notified ClassNK of the subject, which is reproduced below for your information and necessary arrangements. Qualification and Number of Radio Personnel Required on board Vietnamese Flag GMDSS Ships: For ships engaging on voyages beyond sea area A1 with shore-based maintenance, one deck officer holding a GOC. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material & Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567 Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jpCrew Accommodation for the Marshall Islands flag ships
Crew accommodation on ships registered to the Marshall Islands is not required to satisfy ILO convention requirements. However, the government encourages applying ILO Conventions No. 92 and No. 133. The government provides Documents of Compliance, which certify that shipboard accommodations comply with either ILO Convention No. 92 or No. 133. This optional certification will be issued, at the request of a ships owner or operator, upon satisfactory completion of the necessary plan review and shipboard surveys. If you want to have above certification and make an application to us, ClassNK service site will issue the certification on behalf of the government. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) MateriaShipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)
IMO Resolution MEPC.54(32) "Guidelines for The Development of Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans" has been partly amended by Resolution MEPC.86(44) "Amendments to The Guidelines for the Development of Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans". The followings are the major points to be amended in accordance with Resolution MEPC.86(44): 1. The plan should clearly underlined the following: (Res. MEPC.86(44),6) "Without interfering with shipowners' liability, some coastal States consider that it is their responsibility to define techniques and means to be taken against an oil pollution incident and approve such operations which might cause further pollution, I.e., lightening. States are in general entitled to do so under the International ConventionEC type-examination and other Conformity assessments under Council Directive 96/98/EC on Marine Equipment, as amended
It has already been informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0423 of 18 October 2001 about the service of EC type-examination and other Conformity assessments under Council Directive 96/98/EC on Marine Equipment, as amended. In this connection, please note that the list of items for which the Society is authorised to conduct EC type-examination and other Conformity assessments has been updated due to amendment of the Directive. ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0423 has been superseded accordingly. 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:Cargo handling appliances for the Marshall Islands flag ships
Cargo handling appliances on ships registered to the Marshall Islands are not required to satisfy ILO convention requirements. However, the Government encourages to apply Articles 21 through 32 in PartⅢ of ILO Convention No.152. When Convention No.152 is applied, derrick systems onboard ship shall have an annual thorough examination instead of an annual inspection, of which fact will be recorded in the relevant ship's Cargo Gear Book. If you want to apply the above, and make an application to us when the ship has the survey, ClassNK service site will do the survey and put the record. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 KThis Technical Information became null and void on 2 Aug 2017.
Monthly inspection of immersion suits / anti-exposure suits
It has already been informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0499 of 15 January 2003 about monthly inspection of immersion suits / anti-exposure suits for Singapore flagged vessels. In addition to the above, Hong Kong and Greek Governments have notified ClassNK of the similar instructions. In this connection, please be informed that the monthly inspection of immersion suits / anti-exposure suits are now required to the vessels flagged with Singapore, Hong Kong and Greece. ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0499 has been superseded accordingly. According to the notices, that IMO Circular MSC/Circ.1047 "Guidelines for monthly shipboard inspection of immersion suits and anti-exposure suits by ships' crews" should be incorporated into the cThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, inspection and tests of fire fighting systems on board Vietnam-registered ships
The Vietnam Government has notified ClassNK of maintenance, inspection and tests of fire fighting systems on board Vietnam-registered ships, where are produced as follows. 1. Fire extinguishers and portable foam applicators (1) Fire extinguishers and portable foam applicators shall be checked for condition and serviced at interval not more than 12 months by a recognized company. (2) Fire fighting medium of fire extinguishers shall be replaced as follows: (I) foam: 12 months (ii) dry powder: in accordance with manufacturer's instruction but not more than 5 years. (iii) CO2: quantity of CO2 shall be checked at interval not more than 12 months. If the remaining quantity is less than 90% compared to specification of the manufacturer, the extinguisherThis Technical Information became null and void on 14 Oct 2011.
Maintenance, inspection and tests of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances (including air cylinders of a self-contained air support system in fire-protected lifeboats) on board the Panama-registered ships
The Panama Government has informed ClassNK of Merchant Marine Circular No. 122, "Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances", which is in reference to maintenance, inspection and tests of Fire-Protection System and Appliances (including air cylinders of a self-contained air support system in fire-protected lifeboats) on board the Panama- registered ships. The essential points of the Guidelines together with provisional measures in relation to hydraulic tests are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0486 is now superseded. For your convenience, partial amendments to the original text of the Guidelines are made, which is available on Panama Government Internet Homepage (http://www.segumMaintenance, inspection and tests of fire-protection and fire fighting systems on board Kuwait-registered ships
The Kuwait Government has notified ClassNK of maintenance, inspection and tests of fire-protection and fire fighting systems on board Kuwait-registered ships on board Kuwait-registered ships, where are produced as follows. 1. Portable fire extinguishers (1) Inspections of portable fire extinguishers (water, foam and dry chemical) are to be carried out every 2 years. Fire fighting medium is to be replaced if necessary. (2) Internal inspections, hydrostatic testing and replacement of the medium for portable fire extinguishers (water, foam and dry chemical) are to be carried out every 4 years. If case of dry chemical fire extinguishers, insides of the containers are to be completely dried out after hydrostatic testing. (3) Hydrostatic testing for portMaintenance and Inspection of Oil Filtering Equipment and Oil Content Meter Taking Account of PSC Inspections
You are probably aware of the recent worldwide moves against marine pollution that have become increasingly strict. A number of deficiencies regarding oil filtering equipment and oil content meters in engine rooms have been pointed out during PSC inspections conducted recently all over the world. There have been ships that were detained for a long term till complete repairs were completed. These deficiencies of oil filtering equipment and oil content meters, were the most common deficiencies on ships classed by ClassNK in 2002 as along with deficiencies of lifeboats. The typical test methods during PSC inspection is as follows: 1. To confirm 0 ppm reading of the oil content meter when fresh water is supplied, where the meter is fitted; 2. To sample theFor ships other than ships flying the Japanese flag, amendments to the form of certificate of fitness for ship carrying dangerous goods, and etc.
Ships constructed on or after 1 September 1984 and intended for the carriage of dangerous goods shall comply with the requirements of regulation 54 "Special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods", Chapter II-2 of SOLAS'74, as amended and have certificates of fitness for ship carrying dangerous goods (hereafter referred to as "the DG certificates"). 2000 Amendments to SOLAS'74 have entered into force on 1 July 2002. In chapter II-2 of the Amendments, the regulation number has been changed from 54 to 19. In this connection, ClassNK has changed the form of the current DG certificate in line with IMO standard format of MSC/Circ.642/1027 and has established the procedures as follows. (hereafter ships constructed on or after 1 July 2002 are referrThis Technical Information became null and void on 8 Jul 2003.
Bulk Carrier Safety
Last year, on 15 March 2002, IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) announced new initiatives aimed at improving the safety of bulk carriers. (Please refer to ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0451) Also, at the seventy-sixth session of the Maritime Safety Committee of the IMO (MSC76) held from 2 December to 13 December 2002, amendments to the SOLAS convention, I.e. the requirement for the installation of water ingress alarms, remote pumping systems, means of access, etc., were adopted. (Please refer to ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0498) These new measures adopted by IACS and the amendments to the SOLAS convention are now in the process of being incorporated into ClassNK rules. Please find attached table which summariThis Technical Information became null and void on 26 Feb 2024.
Fire 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 as follows. Depending 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 as given in below should be located outside the entrance to the space. (I) Carbon Dioxide; with a charge of 6.8kg at least, which has a maximum fully charged weight of 23kg. (ii) Dry Chemical; with a charge of 4.5kg at least, which has a maximuThis Technical Information became null and void on 10 Sep 2004.
Amendments to the SOLAS Convention relating to Maritime Security (Part 3) (Ship identification number required by SOLAS Regulation XI-2/3 as amended)
Referring to ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0497 on the summary of ship identification number marking required by the amended SOLAS Regulation XI-1/3, given in section 3, please find details of the requirements hereunder. 1. The ship identification number to be marked The number is the one given in the IMO Assembly Resolution A. 600 (15) and known as the "IMO Number". A reference is made to in the text of the SOLAS Regulation XI-1/3 in this regard. The number starts with the pre-fix "IMO" and is then followed by 7 digits, which are assigned to individual ships and printed on various statutory certificates. By this amendment to the SOLAS Convention, the number is now required to be marked on the hull of the ship. It must be noted that in markinThis Technical Information became null and void on 29 Aug 2007.
Amendments to the SOLAS Convention relating to Maritime Security (Part 2)
Referring to ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0497 on the summary of measures against maritime terrorism, please find the developments thereafter, given hereunder. 1. The text of the SOLAS Convention and ISPS Code The text of the amendments to the SOLAS Convention on maritime security adopted in December 2002 (SOLAS Conference Resolution No. 1) and the text of the ISPS Code (The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) are available on ClassNK's web-site (URL: www.classnk.or.jp) until 17 May 2003. (After 17 May 2003, ClassNK is intending to develop a website concerning maritime security issue on which the texts will be available.) 2. Current discussions on the details of the requirements of the ISPS Code (1) Training of personnel ThSpecial requirements for emergency escape breathing device regarding Marshall Islands and Mauritius flagged vessels (related to SOLAS Chapter II-2 as amended in 2000)
The Marshall Islands Government and the Mauritius Government have noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for emergency escape breathing device on board the Marshall Islands and Mauritius flagged vessels as follows. Marshall Islands There should be, as a minimum, two EEBDs on each level (at each deck or platform level) of the machinery space. If a machinery space contains an enclosed primary escape trunk having a door at each level, only one EEBD need be located on each level. Mauritius 1. If the ship has a sprit house, the minimum two EEBDs per house should be provided. 2. The number of EEBD in the machinery spaces should be as follows. (1) Two sets in the control room. (2) One set by each escape ladder. (3) Notwithstanding the requirementsRelease of Survey Status Information of ClassNK Ships
In the aftermath of the sinking of the "ERIKA" in December 1999 off the coast of France, in order to further improve maritime safety and marine environmental protection, Directive 2001/105/EC (hereinafter referred to as this Directive) amending Council Directive 94/57/EC was prepared by EU (European Union) Commission and adopted by the EU Council. This Directive entered into force on 22 January 2002 and EU Member states have been requested to comply with this Directive by 22 July 2003 at the latest. As one of the major amendments to this Directive, there is one which relates to the transparency of survey status information. This Directive prescribes that Organisations recognised by the EU member states including ClassNK to release the survey status informBoat drills for Greek flagged vessels
The Greek Government has notified ClassNK of instructions in relation to measures for safety boat drills. The followings are the notice for Masters and Crew members. 1. It is to be considered that very seriously all aspects concerning use of life-saving appliances, especially during the Boat Drills, as well as, weather conditions, means for communications between crew members during the drills, in order to perform such drills safely. 2. Especially for the cases where lifeboats are provided with on-load release gears, all necessary checks as per SOLAS requirements, are to be carefully carried out. 3. It is very important all crew members to be provided with detailed manufacturers' instructions for proper use and maintenance of life-saving applianSurveys and Certification for the Singapore flagged Tankers of 500GT and upwards engaged on Singapore 30-mile limit voyages
Please note that the Singapore government advised ClassNK that tankers of 500GT and upwards constructed on or after 1 January 2003 engaged on Singapore 30-mile limit voyages shall be subject to SOLAS 74 Regulations and be issued with Safety Certificates under these Regulations. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) External Affairs Division, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2038 Fax: +81-3-5226-2039 E-mail: xad@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Apr 2003.
Monthly inspection of immersion suits / anti-exposure suits for Singapore flagged vessels
The Singapore Government has notified ClassNK of instructions, Marine Circular No.16 of 2002, that IMO Circular MSC/Circ. 1047 "Guidelines for monthly shipboard inspection of immersion suits and anti-exposure suits by ships' crews" should be incorporated into the checklist of instructions for on-board maintenance required by SOLAS regulation III/36.1 in relation to monthly inspections required by SOLAS regulation III/20.7. According to the guidelines, the following check items are required to implement for immersion suits and anti-exposure suits provided on board. 1. Check closures on storage bag as well as general condition of bag for ease of removal of suit. Ensure donning instructions are legible. Confirm that suit is the type and size identifiedIntroduction of the outcomes of MSC 76
A summary of the decisions taken at the seventy-sixth session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 76) held 2 December 2002 to 13 December 2002, in parallel with a Diplomatic Conference on Maritime Security, is given hereunder for your information. 1. Adoption of mandatory instruments The following amendments to the SOLAS convention were adopted. They will enter into force on 1 July 2004. (Attachment 1) (1) Means of access for tankers and for bulk carriers (SOLAS regulation II-1/3-6) Oil tankers of 500 GT and more, as well as bulk carriers of 20,000 GT and more, which are constructed on or after 1 January 2005, will be required to provide permanent means of access in cargo tanks, cargo holds or ballast tanks, in order that they may be properly inspThis Technical Information became null and void on 29 Aug 2007.
Amendments to the SOLAS Convention relating to Maritime Security (Part 1, preliminary notice)
As you may well know, a new comprehensive maritime security regime for international shipping and port facilities was adopted at the IMO Diplomatic Conference on Maritime Security which was held from the 2nd to the 13th of December in London. Please find herewith a summary of this new regime as a preliminary report. 1. SOLAS Chapter V/Regulation 19 (Amendment) The Amendment to Regulation 19, Chapter V (Safe Navigation) contains a new timetable for the fitting of an Automatic Identification System (AIS). Ships of 300gt and upwards but less than 50,000gt, other than passenger ships and tankers, will be required to install an AIS not later than the first Safety Equipment Survey after 1 July 2004 or by 31 December 2004, whichever is sooner. 2. SOLAS ChaptMeasures by ClassNK in response to "International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships"
The "International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships" (hereinafter referred to as the AFS Convention) was adopted on 5 October 2001 at the end of a five-day Diplomatic Conference held at IMO Headquarters in London. The AFS Convention will enter into force twelve months after twenty-five States representing 25% of the world's merchant shipping tonnage have ratified it. Once the AFS Convention enters into force, ships shall be prohibited from applying or re-applying organotin compounds, which act as biocides in anti-fouling systems, from the date of entry into force. Further, a total ban will take effect on 1 January 2008, when organotin coatings and the use of sealer coats will be prohibited altogether. It has been reporteThis Technical Information became null and void on 27 Dec 2017.
Fire Control Plan onboard the Hong Kong and Malta flagged vessels
The Hong Kong Government and the Malta Government have noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for fire control plan onboard the Hong Kong and Malta flagged vessels as attachments, and then the latest requirements with the existing requirements for fire control plan are as follows. Hong Kong flagged vessels The graphical symbols related to fire control plan as set out in IMO Resolution A.654(16) should be used in the plans. Symbols are not required to be in colour. Malta flagged vessels The graphical symbols related to fire control plan as set out in IMO Resolution A.654(16) and A.760(18) should be used in the plans. Symbols are required to be in colour. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) MateIntroduction of the outcomes of MEPC 48
A summary of the decisions taken at the forty-eighth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 48) held from 7 October to 11 October 2002 is given hereunder for your information. 1. Information on the coming into effect of mandatory instruments (1) MARPOL Annex IV (Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships) The Secretary-General reported that the ratification of the Annex by Norway paves the way for it to come into force, which will take place on 27 September 2003. Further details regarding the implementation of Annex IV by ClassNK will be advised by a separate ClassNK Technical Information. ClassNK has already carried out confirmations of voluntary compliance with this Annex. If the vessel has an appraisal cThis Technical Information became null and void on 15 Aug 2007.
Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan for Noxious Liquid Substances (SMPEP for NLS) Part 2
As informed previously by ClassNK Technical Information No. 390 issued on 28 December 2000, every ship of 150 gross tonnage and above certified to carry noxious substances in bulk is required under Reg. 16 of Annex II to MARPOL73/78 to carry on a Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan for noxious liquid substances (hereafter referred to as Plan) approved by the Administration not later than 1 January 2003. According to our records, although the deadline of the implementation 1 January 2003 is coming closer, a number of ships have not yet carried the Plan onboard. The shipowners of these ships are requested to take a prompt action to prepare the Plan so that the approved Plan could be placed onboard by the date of implementation. The survey to confirm tRegistration of GMDSS IDs of Singapore Flag Ships
SOLAS Reg. IV/5-1 provides "Each Contracting Government undertakes to ensure that suitable arrangements are made for registering Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) identities and for making information on these identities available to rescue co-ordination centres on a 24-hour basis." In connection with the provision above, the Singapore Governments requires the masters or owners of every Singapore flag ship to register GMDSS IDs in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Amendment) Regulations, 2002, which is reproduced below for information/action. The masters or owners of every Singapore flag ship, regardless of the date of construction, are required to register the MMSI, the ship's call sign, INMARSAT identities anThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Sep 2004.
Periodic inspection, maintenance and tests of fire extinguishing systems etc. on board the Hong Kong flag ships
The Hong Kong Government has notified ClassNK of periodic inspection, maintenance and tests of fire extinguishing systems etc. on board the Hong Kong flag ships, which are produced as follows; please be advised that the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0436 has been superseded by this ClassNK Technical Information. 1. Fire extinguishers (1) Fire extinguishers should be examined annually by a competent person, who in this case may be taken to be the ship's senior deck and engineer officers. (2) Each extinguisher should be provided with a sign indicating that it has been examined. (3) Containers of permanently pressurised fire extinguishers and propellant bottles of non-pressurised fire extinguishers should be hydraulic pressure tested everAmendments to COLREG (Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972)
Amendments to COLREG (Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972) were adopted by IMO assembly 22nd session as Resolution A. 910 (22), and would be enter into force on 29 November 2003. For your reference the amendments is attached. Major points are amendments to Wing-In-Ground (WIG) craft, to sound signals and to masthead lights position of high-speed crafts. 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.jp Attachment: 1. Amendments to the international regulations for prevenSpecial requirements for emergency escape breathing device regarding Kuwait flagged vessels (related to SOLAS Chapter II-2 as amended in 2000)
The Kuwait Government has notified ClassNK of special requirements for emergency escape breathing device on board the Kuwait flagged vessels as follows. Kuwait 1. EEBD to be provided in the accommodation space should be as follows. (1) If the vessel has split house, then each house require minimum two EEBDs. (2) Keeping additional EEBDs in work places (control stations and service places) with in the accommodation spaces should be considered where there is a number of crew spending considerable amount of time in those spaces. (3) The EEBDs should be stowed in the same compartment as the Fireman's outfits and the location should be easily accessible. 2. EEBD to be provided in the machinery space should be as follows. (1) A number of factors (refer toCAS(Condition Assessment Scheme)under Amendments to regulation 13G of MARPOL Annex I
As we have already informed in ClassNK Technical Information No. 404, IMO resolution on acceleration of phasing out scheme of existing single hull tankers, has been made on 1 September 2002. Category 1 oil tankers operating beyond 2005, and Category 2 oil tankers operating beyond 2010 have to comply with the requirements of CAS, accordingly. "Model survey plan", "guidance note for the safety conduct of CAS survey" and "CAS schedule adopted by MEPC.94 (46) and circulated as MEPC/Circ. 390. Please find herewith. 1. Model Survey Plan (Annex 1 to MEPC/Circ.390) The attached CAS Survey Plan covers the minimum extent of overall surveys, close-up surveys, thickness measurements and pressure testing within the cargo area, ballast tanks, including fore and aftThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Apr 2003.
Maintenance, inspection and tests of fire-fighting systems on board the Panama-registered ships
The Panama Government has notified ClassNK of maintenance, inspection and tests of fire-fighting systems on board the Panama-registered ships, where are produced as follows: 1. Fixed CO2 gas fire-extinguishing systems (1) CO2 gas cylinders should be pressure tested after 20 years from the date of manufacture and every five (5) years thereafter. (2) Weight measurement of contents should be carried out every two (2) years. 2. Fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems Foam of fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems should be analysed as prescribed by the manufacturer or at two (2) years intervals. 3. Portable fire extinguishers and self-contained breathing apparatus Portable fire extinguishers and self-contained breathing apparatus should be hydraulicThis Technical Information became null and void on 12 Apr 2004.
Special requirements for Life-saving appliances on board Manx flagged vessels
The Manx Government has notified ClassNK of instructions in relation to life-saving appliances. 1. Maintenance of Falls used in Launching (1) Falls used in launching any survival craft shall be turned end for end at intervals not exceeding 30 months and shall be renewed whenever necessary due to deterioration or at the end of 5 years whichever shall occur first, provided that in systems which have a continuous fall arrangement the fall need not be tuned end for end but shall whenever practicable be adjusted at intervals not exceeding 24 months in such a manner that any part of the fall in contact with a sheave when the survival craft is in the stowed position is no longer in contact after adjustment and the falls shall be renewed whenever necessary dueInspection of Liftable Car Decks of Pure Car Carriers
Two serious accidents on Liftable Car Decks of Pure Car Carriers (PCC) have been reported since the beginning of this year as detailed below Accident 1. And Accident 2. Since they are not concerned with the ships structure, liftable car decks have not usually been surveyed in detail unless specially requested. Only general surveys have been undertaken where damage caused by racking forces has been noted. Please be advised that as these type of accidents had not previously been experienced up to now, the accidents have been investigated and suitable inspection and counter measures have been developed. Accident 1. The supporting bracket part of a Liftable Car Deck was broken and it's adjacent members were cracked. Accident 2. The deck plate andThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 May 2003.
Hydraulic tests, measurement of weight, and periodical inspection of fire extinguishers and fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems on board Singapore-registered ships
The Singapore Government has notified ClassNK of hydraulic tests, measurement of weight, and periodical inspection of fire extinguishers and fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems on board Singapore-registered ships, where are produced as follows: 1. Fire extinguishers (1) Containers and propellant bottles of fire extinguishers should be hydraulic pressure tested every 10 years. (2) The condition of recharge of CO2 gas fire extinguishers should be checked annually, and if the loss of gas by weight exceeds 10 % of the original charge, gas cylinders to be hydraulic pressure tested before being recharged. (3) The condition of recharge of fire extinguishers other than CO2 gas fire extinguishers including propellant bottles should be checked annually, and ifThis Technical Information became null and void on 22 Jan 2016.
Qualification and Number of Radio Personnel required on board Panamanian Flag GMDSS Ships
On the subject, ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0437 dated 1 February 2002 has been issued according to the Merchant Marine Circular No. 118 of the Panamanian government. The Panamanian government now has notified us that words "two watchstanding deck officers" on the Circular No. 118 means "the Master and an officer, or two officers". According to the notification, qualification and number of radio personnel required on board Panamanian flag GMDSS ships is reproduced below for information/action. This Technical Information supersedes the ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0437. Qualification and Number of Radio Personnel required on board Panamanian Flag GMDSS Ships For ships engaging on voyages beyond sea area A1 with shore-based maintenanceRevised regulation on survey of cargo handling appliances for Cypriot flag ships
The Government of Cyprus has notified ClassNK of the regulations on survey of cargo handling appliances. Major revised points are as follows: 1. All lifting appliances regardless of their S.W.L. (including non cargo handling items, such as overhead cranes in engine room, provision cranes, F.O. davits etc.) provided on cargo ships having capacity of 100 GT or more and passenger ships irrespective of their capacity flying the Cypriot flag, are requested to have certificates. Lifting appliances of existing ships are to be approved, tested and certified, not later than the first annual or renewal class survey after 1 June 2002. 2. The regulations relating to personnel elevators are newly provided. The regulations apply to all personnel elevators provided oSpecial requirements for emergency escape breathing device regarding Vietnam flagged vessels (related to SOLAS Chapter II-2 as amended in 2000)
The Vietnam Government has notified ClassNK of special requirements for emergency escape breathing device on board the Vietnam flagged vessels as follows. Vietnam 1. The number of EEBD to be provided in the machinery spaces should be as follows. (1) One set for engine control room. (2) One set for each work shop. (3) One set for each emergency escape route. (4) One set for close to each entrance way of the engine room. 2. At least one set to be provided for the purpose of crew training. This is applicable to new ships and existing ships. 3. At least one spare to be kept onboard. This is applicable to new ships only. 4. The symbols for EEBDs in Fire Control Plan should be as follows. These requirements are subject to be changed when the revised verMeasures by ClassNK in response to Circular No.19/2002 issued by the Cyprus Government
Circular No.19/2002 "Instructions to Recognised Organizations to enhance Flag State Control over Safety Standards of Cyprus Standards of Cyprus Ships" has been issued by the Cyprus Government. The Circular has been issued with the intention of the enhancing safety standards of Cyprus flag ships and eliminating their detention by Port State Control. The Cyprus Government has requested ClassNK to implement surveys and audit on Cyprus flag ships from 1 September 2002 in accordance with the Circular. Contents of the Circular and measures by ClassNK in the Circular are as follows. 1. Change of flag surveys to Cyprus flag. Regardless of whether the managing company changes or not, permission to register is to be left to the judgement of the Cyprus Government iApplication for emergency escape breathing device and booklets for Japanese ships (including existing and new ships which are not engaged on international voyages) required by SOLAS chapter II-2 as amended in 2000.
This Technical Information is to inform you that there is no English text for ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0478 The ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0478 (Japanese) has been issued to inform about the Application for emergency escape breathing device and booklets for Japanese ships (including existing and new ships which are not engaged on international voyages) required by SOLAS chapter II-2 as amended in 2000. 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 4 Oct 2007.