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Submission of inspection results for radio inspections performed by radio firms prior to Safety Radio surveys carried out by ClassNK
Submission of GMDSS inspection results from the radio firms to ClassNK surveyors has been changed from Paper (by MS Word Format) to Data (by website input) since December 2021 (Refer to Fig.1). Details regarding this procedural change can be found on ClassNK homepage (HOME > Products & Services > Statutory Services > Information for Equipment of SOLAS Convention > Safety Radio Survey). Please note that the input system is only available when the radio inspection is carried out concurrent with the attendance of NK Surveyors. (To be continued)Summary of the outcomes of MEPC 78
The seventy-eighth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 78) was held from 6 to 10 June 2022. A summary of the discussions and the decisions taken at MEPC 78 is provided as below for your information. 1.Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emission reduction measures Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to address global warming is a universal challenge, and the measures to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping have been deliberated at IMO. IMO has introduced the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) and the Data Collection System for fuel oil consumption of ships (DCS) so far. Further, the Initial IMO Strategy on the reduction of GHG emissions from ships, which includes theSurvey and Certification for EEXI required by the Amendments to ANNEX VI of MARPOL
We have revised a previously issued ClassNK Technical Information (No. TEC-1250 dated 10 November 2021) related to the survey and Certification for EEXI required by the Amendments to ANNEX VI of MARPOL. This Technical Information supersedes the previously issued No.TEC-1250. At the 76th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) held in June 2021, further amendments to MARPOL Annex VI were adopted (IMO Resolution MEPC.328(76)) to implement the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) as a technical approach to achieve the short-term target for improved transportation efficiency of at least 40% compared to 2008 and will enter into force on 1 November 2022. EEXI is calculated using the same formula as EEDI and represents "thIACS Recommendation No.172 in relation to Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)
At the 76th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC76) held in June 2021, further amendments to MARPOL Annex VI were adopted (IMO Resolution MEPC.328(76)) to implement the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and will enter into force on 1 November 2022. This is information that IACS developed EEXI Implementation Guidelines and established as IACS Recommendation No.172 to support to the Resolutions MEPC.335(76), MEPC.350(78) and MEPC.351(78) relating to EEXI. The IMO guidelines mentioned in this Technical Information are available on the ClassNK website's EEXI regulation section. HOME > Product & Service > Statutory Service > EEXI For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) MariThis 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@classImplementation of SEEMP Part III and submission for approval (Amendment to MARPOL Annex VI)
As informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1245, 1259 and 1268, the Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI will enter into force on 1 November 2022. For ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above that are required to have a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)for which EEDI/EEXI regulation applies*), the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating system is applicable in addition to Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships (IMO DCS). *) Bulk carrier, Gas carrier, Tanker, Containership, General cargo ship, Refrigerated cargo carrier, Combination carrier, Passenger ship, Ro-ro cargo ship (vehicle carrier), Ro-ro cargo ship, Ro-ro passenger ship and LNG carrier, and Cruise passenger ship The CII rating system is a system that calculatesSummary of the Outcomes of MSC 105
The 105th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 105) was held from 20 to 29 April 2022. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 105 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC 105 as follows: (1) Amendments to SOLAS etc. due to modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) (See attachment 1) Following recent modernization of the GMDSS, the draft amendments to SOLAS II-1, III, IV and V, and the appendix (Certificates), etc., were adopted. In addition, the relevant performance standards, guidelines and guidance were also approved. The main points ofProhibition of the carriage and use of heavy fuel oil as fuel in the Arctic (MARPOL Annex I Reg.43A)
At MEPC 76 in June 2021, amendments to MARPOL Annex I related to the prohibition of the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil as fuel by ships in Arctic waters were adopted by the IMO as Resolution MEPC.329(76). Under this resolution, the carriage and use of specified heavy fuel oils*1 as fuel by ships in Arctic waters will be prohibited starting on 1 July 2024. For ships to which either Regulation 12A of MARPOL Annex I or Regulation 1.2.1 of Chapter 1 of Part II-A of the Polar Code applies, however, the carriage and use of such heavy fuel oils*1 as fuel in Arctic waters will be prohibited starting on 1 July 2029. (*1 Oils, other than crude oils, having a density at 15°C higher than 900 kg/m3 or a kinematic viscosity at 50°C higher than 180Implementation of CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) and SEEMP Part III
As informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1245 and 1259, the Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI will enter into force on 1st November 2022. For ships that are required to have a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) and have a total ton of 5,000 gross tonnage and above*), the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating system is applied in addition to Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships (IMO DCS). *) Bulk carrier, Gas carrier, Tanker, Containership, General cargo ship, Refrigerated cargo carrier, Combination carrier, Passenger ship, Ro-ro cargo ship (vehicle carrier), Ro-ro cargo ship, Ro-ro passenger ship and LNG carrier, and Cruise passenger ship The CII rating system is a system that calculates attained CII, which isEquipment for Bahamian-flagged vessels
The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1257 (dated 21 February 2022) provided information related to marine equipment for Bahamian-flagged vessels (Marine Notice 90). This Technical Information revises the item 2. as below and supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1257. The term "marine equipment" with respect to Bahamian vessels refers to the following items: 1. Equipment certified by Recognized Organizations (ROs) authorized by the BMA, 2. Equipment certified under Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on marine equipment, or 3. Equipment certified by other States that are parties to SOLAS, provided that the approval is in accordance with Convention requirements. For further details,This Technical Information became null and void on 27 Feb 2025.
Polar Code Inspection Campaign launched by the Paris MoU
The Paris MoU issued a press release on the following inspection campaign to verify compliance with the requirements of the Polar Code: Inspection item: Polar Code Campaign period: From 13 June 2022 to 1 July 2022 (first period) From 1 August 2022 to 19 August 2022 (second period) For more information, please refer to the attached press release issued by 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 / 2028 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 26 Feb 2024.
Managing biofouling in Australia
The Australian Government's Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has announced that new requirements for managing biofouling on international vessels arriving in Australia will begin on 15 June 2022. Operators of all vessels subject to biosecurity control will be required to provide information on how biofouling has been managed prior to arriving in Australian territorial seas. This information will need to be reported through the department's Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS). A vessel operator that has not applied one of the following three accepted biofouling management practices will be subject to further questions and assessment of the biosecurity risk associated with biofouling on the vessel. 1. Implementation of an effecThis Technical Information became null and void on 23 Jan 2025.
Singapore - Enhancement of Green Port Programme Incentives
This is to provide customers who own or manage ships calling at the Port of Singapore with information deemed to be useful, further to the previous ClassNK Technical Information (No. TEC-1262 dated 13 May 2022) in which the incentive scheme for the owner and management companies of Singapore-flagged ships was introduced. The Marine and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA Singapore) recently published its Port Marine Circular No. 10 of 2022: "Enhancement of the Marine Singapore Green Initiative - Green Port Programme (GPP)". https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/enhancement-of-the-maritime-singapore-green-initiative---green-port-programme The Green Port Programme provides incentives to ship owners and management companies to encourage them to voluntThis 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 23 Jan 2025.
Singapore - Updates of Green Ship Programme Incentives
This is to provide customers who own or manage Singapore-flagged ships with information deemed to be useful. The Marine and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA Singapore) recently published its Shipping Circular No. 07 of 2022: "Revised Green Ship Programme under the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative". https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/no.-7-of-2022---revised-green-ship-programme-under-the-maritime-singapore-green-initiative The Green Ship Programme provides incentives to ship owners and management companies to encourage them to voluntarily adopt solutions that enable their ships to exceed the environmental regulation set by the IMO; these incentives include the reduction or rebate of initial registration fees and annual tonnage taxes. CirculFitting or designating fuel oil sampling points
We have revised a previously issued ClassNK Technical Information (No.TEC-1260 dated 25 March 2022) related to the fitting or designating of fuel oil sampling points. This Technical Information supersedes the previously issued No.TEC-1260. Please be advised that an amendment to MARPOL Annex VI related to fuel oil sampling and verification procedures for the sulphur content of fuel oil was adopted as Resolution MEPC.324(75) at the 75th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC75) held in November 2020, and these amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 April 2022. This amendment adds the following new terms "In-use sample" and "On board sample". In-use sample: Samples drawn from fuel oil supply system downstream of fuel oiThis Technical Information became null and void on 9 May 2022.
Fitting or designating the fuel oil sampling points
ClassNK have revised a previously issued ClassNK Technical Information (No.TEC-1230 dated 2 April 2021) related to the fitting or designating the fuel oil sampling points. This Technical Information supersedes the previously issued No.TEC-1230. Please be advised that an amendment to MARPOL Annex VI related to fuel oil sampling and verification procedures for the sulphur content of fuel oil was adopted as Resolution MEPC.324(75) at the 75th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC75) held in November 2020, and these amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 April 2022. This amendment adds the following new terms "In-use sample" and "On board sample". In-use sample: Samples drawn from fuel oil supply system downstream of fuSummary of the outcomes of MEPC 77
The seventy-seventh session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 77) was held from 22 to 26 November 2021. A summary of the discussions and the decisions taken at MEPC 77 is provided as below for your information. 1. Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emission reduction measures Measures to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping have been deliberated at IMO, and so far, the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) and the Data Collection System for fuel oil consumption of ships (DCS) were introduced. Further, at MEPC 72 held in April 2018, the Initial IMO Strategy on the reduction of GHG emissions from ships, which includes the emission reduction target and the candidate measures to reduceSampling analysis at commissioning tests for ballast water management systems (rev.1)
Information about the sampling analysis of ballast water at commissioning tests for BWMS has already been issued as ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1199 (dated on 21 February 2020). At the 77th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC77) held from 22 to 26 November 2021, a Unified Interpretation was approved to interpret that the sampling analysis of individual BWMS should be conducted when BWM surveys (including verification of BWMS installation) are completed on or after 1 June 2022. In the case of new ships, it should be noted this requirement applies to ships for which the date of delivery is on or after 1 June 2022. Furthermore, it should be noted that even when the ship has a Statement of Fact on installation of BWMS, thThis Technical Information became null and void on 15 Jun 2022.
Marine Equipment for Bahamian-flagged vessels
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has issued Marine Notice 90, which is a notification related to requirements for marine equipment that is required under relevant international conventions and associated codes to be type-approved by Flag State Administrations. According to the Notice, the "marine equipment" provided on board Bahamian ships is to be any of the followings: 1. Equipment certified by other Recognized Organizations (ROs) authorized by the BMA, 2. Equipment certified under Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on marine equipment by other ROs authorized by the BMA, or 3. Equipment certified by other States that are parties to SOLAS, provided that the approval is in accordance with Convention requirements.Emergency 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 Circul"IHM Certificate to Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials" and "EU Regulation on Ship Recycling" for Japanese flagged ships
This technical information, hereinafter referred to "TEC", introduces the guidelines on both "IHM Certificate to Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials" and "EU Regulation on Ship Recycling" applicable to Japanese flagged ships, consolidating both TEC-1184 and TEC-1223. This TEC supersedes TEC-1184 and TEC-1223 which are being consolidated. The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009, hereinafter referred to "The Convention", was adopted in May 2009. The Convention has yet to enter into force, but the Japanese law for Ship Recycling was promulgated on June 20, 2018, and the relevant ordinance was enacted. With this, before the Convention coming into force, it became possible to issue volunRevised "Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies" (EEDI and EEXI related)
At the 77th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC77) held in November 2021, "Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for the attained EEDI and EEXI" was revised. At the MEPC65 held in May 2013, "2013 Guidance on treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI (MEPC.1/Circ.815)" was approved to incorporate the effect of innovative energy efficiency technologies such as Air Lubrication System, Waste Heat Recovery System for Generation of Electricity and Photovoltaic Power Generation System in the attained EEDI. On the other hand, the effects of Wind Assisted Propulsion System could not be incorporated in the attained EEDI because the methods toThis 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 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 EEBDsSummary of the Outcomes of MSC 104
The 104th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 104) was held from 4 to 8 October 2021 by video conference due to the pandemic of COVID-19. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 104 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC 104 as follows: (1) Amendments to 1988 LL Protocol and IGC Code (See attachment 1, 2) Amendments to 1988 LL Protocol regulation 27(13)(a) with the relevant parts of IGC Code were adopted, in order to clarify the condition of watertight doors on cargo ships to be considered for stability criteria at any stage of flooding. Applied: on or after 1 JThis Technical Information became null and void on 19 Aug 2022.
Survey and Certification for EEXI required by the Amendments to ANNEX VI of MARPOL
At the 76th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) held in June 2021, further amendments to MARPOL Annex VI were adopted (IMO Resolution MEPC.328(76)) to implement the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) as a technical approach to achieve the short-term target for improved transportation efficiency of at least 40% compared to 2008 and will enter into force on 1 November 2022. EEXI is calculated using the same formula as EEDI and represents "the amount of CO2 emissions from a ship when the ship sail transports one ton cargo for one nautical mile". Regardless of ship's delivered date, ships of 400 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages are subject to the EEXI regulations and the EEXI of each ship is tMedical Oxygen Cylinder onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels
The Marshall Islands Government has published a Notice of the special requirements for carriage of Medical Oxygen Cylinders onboard the Marshall Islands flagged vessels (Marine Notice No.2-011-2 Rev. Jun/2021). From the previous Notice (Rev. Nov/2019), the texts of item 5 related to checking and changing of the cylinders are revised. And the requirement of the shipboard Safety Management System (SMS) for carrying dangerous goods is added in item 7 of this Technical Information. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1197 dated 24 December 2019. The main points of the Notice are as follows. 1. Vessels that fall under Column A or B of the MFAG Appendix 14 – List of Equipment, are required to carry a minimReporting Emissions Data into the UK MRV Regime
On 17 September 2021, the UK Government published a marine information note (MIN 669) on the implementation of the UK monitoring, reporting and verification of CO2 emissions from ships regime (UK-MRV). MIN 669 can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/min-669-mf-reporting-emissions-data-into-the-uk-mrv-regime/min-669-mf-reporting-emissions-data-into-the-uk-mrv-regime The legislation establishing the UK-MRV regime is similar to the EU-MRV regime, but the amendments to it are set out in the Merchant Shipping (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of Carbon Dioxide Emissions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1388/pdfs/uksi_20181388_en.pdf This technical information summarizes tTransport of Containers in Bulk Carriers
With the extraordinarily tight market on shipping containers, there is a rapid demand in exploring container transportation by vessels not designed for container carriage, particularly by bulk carriers. To carry container in cargo holds and/or on upper decks and hatch covers of bulk carriers, there are many challenges to be considered, planned and prepared by ship owners, managers and operators, such as strength of hull structures, ship stability, bridge visibility with containers on deck, container securing arrangements and equipment, on-board documents to be prepared, revised and approved, etc. ClassNK now release a technical guidance as attached which summarizes the above issues, and we hope the guidance would be useful to the safe carriage of contaSpecial requirements of flag State Authorities regarding asbestos
Although ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1023 dated 26 February 2015 and TEC-1215 dated 6 November 2020 have previously been issued regarding special flag state requirements on the handling of asbestos, various flag State authorities have also issued their circulars on this subject. Consequently, we will henceforth post the latest information on the special requirements regarding the handling of asbestos of each flag authority on the ClassNK website at the following URL: URL: https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/en/activities/statutory/solas/solas_treaty/asbestos/ (HOME > Products & Services > Statutory Services > Information for Equipment of SOLAS Convention > Asbestos) This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical InformationSummary of the outcomes of MEPC 76
The seventy-sixth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) was held from 10 to 17 June 2021 as a web conference due to the pandemic of COVID-19. A summary of the discussions and the decisions taken at MEPC 76 is provided as below for your information. 1. Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emission reduction measures Measures to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping have been deliberated at IMO and the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) and the Data Collection System for fuel oil consumption of ships (DCS) have been introduced so far. Further, the Initial IMO Strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships, was adopted at MEPC 72 held in 2018, which includes the emission redInstruction by Panama Maritime Authority regarding U.S. and Australian ports pre-arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels
Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-381 regarding U.S. pre-arrival checklist for Panamanian flagged vessels in order to decrease the detention number of vessels calling at U.S. ports as informed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1226 (dated 5 January 2021). We received a notice that MMC-381 was updated from V.03 to V.04 due to partial modification of the aforementioned pre-arrival checklist. In addition, for vessels calling at Australian ports, MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR MMC-393 has newly been issued with similar contents as MMC-381. Accordingly, this Technical Information has newly been issued and supersedes the previous Technical Information No.TEC-1226. The outline of the requirements in these circulars is as foThis 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-Summary of the Outcomes of MSC 103
The 103rd session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 103) was held from 5 to 14 May 2021 as a web conference due to the pandemic of COVID-19. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 103 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC 103 as follows: (1) Water level detectors on multiple hold cargo ships (See attachment 1) Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-I/25-1 were adopted to require water level detectors on multiple hold cargo ships other than bulk carriers and tankers for cargo holds located below the freeboard deck, and intended for dry cargoes. Applied: on or after 1 JanRevision and update of Safety Management System onboard Panamanian flagged ships with multiple load lines
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued Merchant Marine Circular (MMC-391) on 26 May 2021 regarding the operational procedure for multiple load line certificates onboard Panamanian flagged ships. The PMA highly recommends that Panamanian flagged ships with multiple load line certificates onboard ensure that the Safety Management System (SMS) is revised and updated accordingly in accordance with MMC-391, 4.2.1 with the purpose of avoiding possible detentions. The outline of the revision and update of the SMS is as follows. The SMS is to be revised and updated accordingly for multiple load line assignment, considering at least the following points: (a) One (1) load line certificate is to be in use at any given time. (b) Additional load line cImprovement 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 inclScuffing and excessive wear of cylinder liners as well as the wear, sticking or breakage of piston rings, and deposit formation in the piston crown and ring areas of two-stroke main engines using VLSFO
Several cases of scuffing, excessive wear of cylinder liners as well as the wear, sticking or breakage of piston rings, and deposit formations in the piston crown and ring areas of two-stroke main engines have been reported since the global use of very low sulphur fuel oil with max. 0.5% sulphur (VLSFO) began on 1 January 2020. Figure 1 shows a scuffed liner and Figure 2 shows deposit build up on piston lands. Along with information on the characteristics of VLSFOs that the Society has investigated to date, this TEC also provides information on possible measures which can be taken to prevent the above-mentioned damage; therefore, please conduct the following recommended scavenge port inspections and cylinder drain total iron analyses as necessary. AlthEnhanced 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 thereEmergency 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 defiAmendment to the ClassNK Rules and Guidance related to computer based systems
ClassNK has informed the requirements related to computer based systems by ClassNK Technical Information TEC-1114 issued on 16 June 2017 (revoked) and TEC-1145 issued on 28 February 2018. In view of the recent situation, ClassNK reviewed the contents of the Technical Information TEC-1145 and has issued TEC-1235 alternatively. ClassNK Technical Information TEC-1145 is revoked by this Technical Information. IACS UR E22 (Rev.1) specified requirements related to configuration and function of computer based systems used for systems such as control, alarm, and safety systems. These requirements have already been incorporated in Rules and Guidance of NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (hereinafter referred as "the Society"). Furthermore, IACS has focused on the importance ofOxygen Cylinders onboard Panamanian Flagged Ships
The Panama Maritime Authority has issued Merchant Marine Circular (MMC) No.339 concerning special requirements for oxygen cylinders onboard Panamanian flagged ships. The following items are outlined in the Circular. 1. According to the International 'Medical Guide for Ships', the following items are recommended for the administration of oxygen. (To be continued)Cracking at the Big Ends of Taper Sections of Water Lubricated Propeller Shafts
Although cracking at the big ends of the taper sections of water lubricated propeller shafts (as shown in Figure 1) is considered to be rare, it is something which is confirmed from time to time according to survey reports, etc. This kind of damage is usually discovered after a propeller shaft has been withdrawn during propeller shaft inspections and in some cases may require the immediate replacement of the shaft, which is something that will greatly impact the ship's operation. Figure 2 shows a recent example of such cracking that required the immediate replacement of the propeller shaft. (To be continued)Portable 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 asLifting Appliances for Malaysian flagged ships
The Administration of Malaysia has notified ClassNK that the lifting appliances with Safe Working Load (SWL) for 5 tons or more installed on board the Malaysian flagged ships are to be surveyed and certificated by the Recognised Organisation (RO). This is applied for new and existing ships. For the above appliances which has not been registered to us currently, ClassNK site office in charge carries out the registration survey and issues the certificates after reviewing the related drawings/documents by ClassNK Material and Equipment Department (ClassNK EQD). In this regard, please submit "Application for Initial Survey of Cargo Handling Appliances (CG-APP)" and the related drawings/documents to ClassNK EQD. The application form can be downloaded fromThis Technical Information became null and void on 25 Mar 2022.