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This 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 anyThis Technical Information became null and void on 20 Nov 2023.
Compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation - Under the influence of COVID-19 – Part 2
As informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1224, EC has published Commission Notice (2020/C 349/01) considering the disruptions caused by COVID-19 and ClassNK will issue a conditional SOC with validity for maximum 4 months, but not later than 30 June 2021 for the vessels with a semi-completed IHM without the on-board sampling element, subject to the agreement of the flag state. On the other hand, when a vessel that without carrying on board a valid IHM and/or accompanying certificate calls at a port in an EU member state after December 31, 2020, the shipowner or master should provide "a service contract for sampling or a survey (quoted from the Commission Notice)” as evidence that all possible steps have been taken to obtain an IHM (including aThis Technical Information became null and void on 20 Nov 2023.
Compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation – Under the influence of COVID-19
As of 31 December 2020, the EU Ship Recycling Regulation requires all existing EU flagged ships and non-EU flagged ships calling to an EU port or anchorage to carry on-board an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) with a certificate or statement of compliance as appropriate. According to the European Commission (EC), they have received reports from industry stakeholders that COVID-19 restrictions have led to significant difficulties in surveying ships and producing certified IHMs. The lockdown measures and widespread travel restrictions which were introduced to control COVID-19 have reportedly prevented many ship owners (or their agents) from producing the IHM in the first instance, but also inhibited flag State surveyors and recognised organisations fThis Technical Information became null and void on 21 Jan 2022.
Compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation-For Japanese flagged vessels
As announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1184, prior to the entry into force of the Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention, an international certificate on inventory of hazardous materials (IHM certificate) is voluntarily issued to Japanese-registered vessels in accordance with the "Ship Recycling Law" and the relevant government ordinances. On the other hand, Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 on Ship Recycling (EU-SRR) will be applied to non-EU-registered ships from December 31, 2020, and these ships calling at EU member states will be required to have an approved Inventory (IHM) and a statement of compliance (SOC) issued by their flag state or an organization on behalf of the flag state. This time, the Japanese Government (hereinafter referred tAmendments to the IBC/BCH Code & MARPOL 73/78 Annex II which will enter into force on 1 January 2021 (For Japanese flag ships)
Amendments to the IBC Code (MSC460(101) / MEPC318(74)), BCH Code (MSC463(101) / MEPC319(74)) and MARPOL 73/78 Annex II (MEPC315(74)) will enter into force on 1 January 2021 as noted in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1209. Japanese government policy has been obtained recently, therefore ClassNK would like to inform of necessary procedures for Japanese flag ships as follows. 1. Ships engaged in international voyage (1) Plan approval - ClassNK Hull Department will send documents and guidance to prepare the necessary drawings and application form for plan approval to management companies by e-mail. - After receiving the above documents, please kindly submit necessary drawings together with the application to Hull Department by NK-PASS or e-mail (hld@AMSA'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 vesselNo English version
The Japanese version of this TEC has been issued in order to inform readers of the Japanese Government's special requirements for Japanese flagged vessels, and no English version is available. 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 29 Jan 2021.
Amendments of 2018 to the code of the MLC, 2006 (effective on and after 26 Dec. 2020) (for non-Japanese flag vessels)
As you are aware, the Amendments of 2018 to the MLC, 2006 enter into force on 26 Dec. 2020 in the countries that have ratified the MLC, 2006. The following requirements are newly added by the Amendments. (1) A seafarer's employment agreement shall continue to have effect while a seafarer is held captive on or off the ship as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships. (2) Wages shall continue to be paid while a seafarer is held captive on or off the ship as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships. As flag state administrations have issued the related circulars and documents for the Amendments, please refer to the website of each administration. For your reference, ClassNK has listed the available circulars to its knowlMedical Oxygen Cylinder onboard Liberian flagged ships
The Liberian Government has published the Notice of the special requirements for carriage of Medical Oxygen Cylinders onboard the Liberian flagged ships (Marine Notice TEC-005 Rev. 07/20). The following items are outlined in the Notice. For all ships Carrying Dangerous Goods, it is necessary to comply with following requirements. 1. Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG) requires the carriage of a minimum of 44liters/200bars of oxygen as follows: i) One (1) 40liter/200 bars medical oxygen cylinder located in the ship's hospital, assembled for direct use, equipped with one (1) flowmeter unit (two ports) for supplying oxygen for two (2) persons simultaneously, and ii) One (1) complete portable set, ready for use, with a 2liter/200bars medical oxygen cylinThis 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 1 Sep 2023.
Type Approval by the Japanese Government for the exhaust gas monitoring systems and discharge water monitoring systems of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems installed on Japanese-flagged ships (Revision)
Instructions regarding the approval including the technical standards for exhaust gas monitoring systems and discharge water monitoring systems (hereinafter referred to collectively as "monitoring systems") of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (hereinafter referred to as "EGCS") installed on Japanese-flagged ships were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1201 dated 2 March 2020. This time, the Japanese Government postponed the effective date of the requirement for an individual inspection or Type Approval related to verification of compliance with the applicable technical standards for another year. The Technical Information is revised as described below (Revision parts are underlined parts.) and this Technical Information supersedes the previoThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Sep 2021.
Special requirements for asbestos regarding Isle of Man flagged vessels
The Isle of Man Administration has issued special requirements for the treatment of asbestos as per quoted below; - If asbestos is detected on board in contravention of SOLAS Chapter II-1 Reg. 3-5, action should be taken to have it removed. As at the said contravention is found, the contravention should be notified to the Administration together with an action plan for the removal. When the Administration found the action plan to be satisfactory, the exemption will be issued by them. And, the removal - assigned to professional asbestos removal companies - should take place within a time frame of three (3) years from the date when the contravention is found. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) ShCorrosion of distance pieces associated with SOx scrubber discharge waterlines (Part 2)
As previously noted in ClassNK Technical Information (TEC-1205), ClassNK received several reports of cases of sea water leakage being detected in damaged distance pieces (due to corrosion) of SOx scrubber discharge waterlines fitted to hull structures (see 3 in Figure 1). Since similar incidents are still being reported, ClassNK has decided to publish this Technical Information not only to remind our clients that this remains an ongoing concern, but also to provide the following related information. According to damage reports received to date, sea water leakage has been observed either on or adjacent to welded parts between distance pieces and their associated flanges (see Picture 1) as well as between distance pieces and bluff bodies (see Picture 2). ThPortable Radios for Fire Fighting Parties onboard Liberian flagged ships
The Liberia Government has published a Marine Notice FIR-001 Rev. 07/20 of the special requirements for the installation of portable radios for fire-fighting parties required by SOLAS II-2 / Reg.10.10.4 for Liberian flagged ships. For the detail, please confirm item 9.0 of attachment. The main points of the notice are as follows. 1. Each Fire Party must have at least two explosion proof or intrinsically safe portable radios dedicated only for the use by the fire party. 2. The total number of these radios to be carried on board will depend upon the number of fire parties detailed on the ship's Muster List and in the ship's Safety Management System rather than the number of fire-fighter's outfits. 3. Fire-fighter radios should be stored together wiSafety Radio (SR) survey of Japanese flag ships (Revision)
Procedures regarding the Safety Radio (SR) survey of Japanese flag ships were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0940 dated 25 December 2012. This Technical Information provides the revised information and supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0940. Revision of a part of the Ship Safety Act (Article 8) was promulgated on 12 September 2012 and effective on 1 January 2013. The Classification Societies, including ClassNK carry out SR Survey and issue SR Certificate of Japanese flag ships since 1 January 2013 on behalf of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (hereinafter "the Maritime Authority"). We inform ClassNK's procedures of SR Survey and the Issuance of SR Certificate as follows. 1. ImplThis 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 8 Nov 2022.
Compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation - For Panamanian flagged vessels
This Technical Information is to provide updated guidance for Panamanian flagged vessels on compliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation. By ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1207, we announced that - the handling of the issuance of statement of compliance (SOC) for non-EU flag ships calling at EU member states based on the instructions from each flag state and; - the following information regarding the ships with the IHM notation affixed to their classification character (ships to which an SOC was issued by ClassNK, not on behalf of the flag Administration). [Summaries from TEC-1207 related to the ships with the IHM notation] For ships with the IHM notation, it will be applied at the IHM renewal survey conducted in conjunction with the nextAmendments to the IBC/BCH Code & MARPOL 73/78 Annex II which will enter into force on 1 January 2021 (For non-Japanese flag ships)
Amendments to the IBC Code (MSC460(101) / MEPC318(74)), BCH Code (MSC463(101) / MEPC319(74)) and MARPOL 73/78 Annex II (MEPC315(74)) will enter into force on 1 January 2021 as noted in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1195. All ships carrying dangerous chemicals and/or noxious liquid substances in bulk shall keep the revised certificates (i.e. Certificate of fitness for the carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk or NLS certificate) based on the new amendments on and after the date of entry into force. And the following drawings satisfying the amended requirements shall be re-approved beforehand in order to issue the certificates. - P&A Manual (mandatory) - Chemical Operation Manual (where the list of products needs to be changed, etc.) - OthersApplicability, procedure, etc. for flag change from non-Japanese to Japanese without drydocking
ClassNK sometimes receives inquiries for applicability of flag change from non-Japanese to Japanese on existing ships outside of the timing of drydocking. Accordingly, this Technical Information has been issued to remind that "it is not mandatory to bring the ship into drydock for changing her flag to Japanese", and it includes points to be noted regarding the procedure for flag change of the ship to Japanese without drydocking. 1. Applicability of flag change to Japanese outside of the timing of drydocking The flag of an existing non-Japanese ship can be changed to a Japanese one outside of the timing of drydocking as well as at the timing of drydocking. 2. Points to be noted regarding the procedure for flag change to Japanese without drydocking NoCompliance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation - Non-EU flagged vessels
As informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0978, 1170 and 1185, EU flagged existing ships and Non-EU flagged ships calling at a port or anchorage of an EU member state shall have on board an approved inventory of hazardous materials (IHM) by 31 December 2020. For Non-EU flagged ships, a statement of compliance (SOC) shall be issued in accordance with Article 12.6 of the EU Regulation after verification of the IHM by the relevant authorities of a Non-EU country whose flag the ship is flying or an organisation authorised by them, in accordance with the national requirements. According to the EU authority, the SOC shall be issued by or on behalf of the Flag state. Until now, ClassNK has issued a SOC to the Hong Kong Convention not on behalf of tShip Construction File（SCF）for ships to which GBS requirements are applicable
Oil tankers of 150m in length and above and bulk carriers of 150m in length and above categorized as any of below 1) to 3) to which SOLAS Chapter II-1 Reg.3-10 "Goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tanker" applies shall be provided with Ship Construction File（GBS-SCF） on board the ship and/or ashore and it shall be updated as appropriate throughout the ship's service. 1) for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2016; 2) in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2017; or 3) the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2020. As the new GBS-SCF requires the inclusion of highly-sensitive intellectual property informatioCorrosion of distance piece on SOx scrubber discharge water line
Recently, ClassNK has received several reports for incidents that sea water leakage was detected from distance piece attached to hull on SOx scrubber discharge water line (See Figure 1). Until now, the leakages were detected at an early stage and did not cause heavy water ingress into E/R. However, ClassNK has concerns that similar incidents would occur in the future for the other vessels as well and may cause more serious accidents such as a large amount of leakage and water ingress into E/R, thus providing this Technical Information. Leakages have been detected around welds between "distance piece" and "flange (See Picture 1) or bluff body (See Picture 2)". Having inspected the distance pieces internally, the corrosion occurred/progressed around theSteel coil loading program of existing dry cargo ships to which Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers is applied
With regard to information given in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0898 dated 23 March 2012, a calculation program to evaluate steel coil loading methods, which can evaluate for the ships applying ex-Common Structural Rules for Bulk carriers is available from ClassNK's website. This time the program has been further improved to evaluate steel coil loading methods for ships to which Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers is applied. The above improved program named "PrimeShip_SteelCoilLoading_Program_ver3.23.xlsm" is available from ClassNK's website. Location: Top > ClassNK MyPage* * Note: "ClassNK MyPage" requires user's information, but registration is free of charge. For any questions about the above, please contact:This Technical Information became null and void on 31 Oct 2023.
Information relating to COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 has impacted on business operations throughout the industry. Committing to provide essential service to all our clients continuously, ClassNK has given first priority to preventing the further spread of infection as well as ensuring the safety of concerned parties in accordance with the instructions and recommendations by respective national/regional administrations. Though our service may be interrupted due to restrictions, we ask for your kind understanding and cooperation. In response to the spread of COVID-19, ClassNK has been making every effort to provide support to all those who may miss due dates for surveys/audits due to force majeure. Specifically, we are offering applicable alternative measures such as the application ofSampling analysis at the commissioning tests of Ballast Water Management Systems (Panama)
Information about the instructions received from various flag state administrations related to the early implementation of commissioning tests for BWMS has already sent out as ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1199 (dated on 21 February 2020). For Panamanian-flagged ships, in accordance with paragraph 3.8 of the Merchant Marine Circular No.345 (MMC-345), indicative analysis testing for treated ballast water is to be conducted at commissioning test of BWMS. In this regard, the Panamanian Administration has advised that it considers the indicative analysis testing mentioned in MMC-345 to be only recommendatory requirement (not mandatory). According to the Panamanian Administration, paragraph 3.8 of the MMC-345 is now in the process of being amended. So,This Technical Information became null and void on 13 Nov 2020.
Type Approval by the Japanese Government for the exhaust gas monitoring systems and discharge water monitoring systems of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems installed on Japanese-flagged ships
Instructions regarding the approval including the technical standards for exhaust gas monitoring systems and discharge water monitoring systems (hereinafter referred to collectively as "monitoring systems") of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (hereinafter referred to as "EGCS") installed on Japanese-flagged ships were announced in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1186 dated 8 July 2019. This time, the Japanese Government postponed the effective date of the requirement for an individual inspection or Type Approval related to verification of compliance with the applicable technical standards for one year. The Technical Information is revised as described below (Revision parts are underlined parts.) and this Technical Information supersedes the previous ClThis Technical Information became null and void on 26 Feb 2024.
Test of wash water from open-loop scrubbers (Australia)
Please be informed that AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) request to provide the test results of wash water from open-loop scrubbers. According to the Marine Notice 05/2019 issued by AMSA, test of wash water is to be conducted in accordance with "2015 GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS" and repeated twelve months, as a minimum, for a period of two years. Please surely noted that ships may be prohibited to discharge the wash water from open-loop scrubbers in Australian waters if the relevant data or evidence cannot be provided to AMSA before arrival at the first Australian port. For further details regarding this regulation, please refer to Marine Notice 05/2019 as attached. For any questions about the above, please contact:Sampling analysis at the commissioning test of Ballast Water Management System
Commissioning test to verify the proper operation of equipment shall be carried out at the installation of any Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) in accordance with paragraph 8 of the Guidelines for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems (G8) or Code for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS Code). MEPC 74 (May 2019) has approved a draft amendment to the Ballast Water Management Convention to conduct commissioning test so as to demonstrate through representative sampling and indicative analysis that a BWMS is working properly, and this amendment is expected to be adopted at MEPC 75 (April 2020). In this regard, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1193 related to the instruction of early implementation to conduct sampling analysis byStart of the Annual report verification of IMO Data Collection Systems for fuel oil consumption of ships (IMO DCS)
As informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1139 and 1187, the Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI entered into force on 1st March 2018 and Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships (IMO DCS) is applied to ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above, for which the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is required to be retained on board. IMO DCS requires the companies: 1. to collect each ship's fuel consumption data and relevant parameters according to the methodology included in the SEEMP Part II from the calendar year 2019, 2. to aggregate the collected data, and report to the Administration or RO within three(3) months after the end of each calendar year and the data shall be verified by the Administration or RO, 3. in the eThis Technical Information became null and void on 8 Nov 2021.
Medical 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. Nov/2019). The underlined parts in the below texts are changes from the previous Notice (Rev. 1/15). This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1035 dated 1 July 2015. 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 minimum of 44 L/200 bar oxygen as follows: "Column A" means the requirement for the vessels when casualties cannot be hospitalized on shore within 24 hours, and "Column B" means the requiremeThis Technical Information became null and void on 11 Oct 2024.
Application of IMSBC Code 5th amendment
With regard to application of IMSBC Code 5th amendment, please be informed as follows. The IMSBC Code amended by IMO Resolution MSC.462 (101) is referred to as "IMSBC Code 5th amendment" in this technical information. The current IMSBC Code 4th amendment previously informed in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1143 is valid until 31 December 2020. Therefore, ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1143 dated 22 December 2017 will be revoked on 31 December 2020. 1. Amendment of IMSBC Code The revised IMSBC Code (5th amendment) was adopted by IMO Maritime Safety Committee 101st session (MSC101) held in June 2019 and individual schedules of each cargo were amended. IMSBC Code 5th amendment will enter into force on or after 1 January 2021 and is mandatorAmendments to the IBC/BCH Code & MARPOL 73/78 Annex II which will enter into force on 1 January 2021(For non-Japanese flag ships)
Amendments to the IBC Code (MSC460(101) / MEPC318(74)), BCH Code (MSC463(101) / MEPC319(74)) and MARPOL 73/78 Annex II (MEPC315(74)) were adopted as noted in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1191 and No.TEC-1192. The amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2021, and all ships carrying dangerous chemicals and/or noxious liquid substances in bulk need to satisfy the revised requirements prior to the date of entry into force. Considering the impact of the amendments, ClassNK would like to inform of the outline of the amendments as follows; <Major revisions of MARPOL 73/78 Annex II> 1. Prewash requirements for persistent floating products "Persistent floater" has been newly defined in the amendment. And for substances that are persistent floatersBan the use of open-loop scrubbers within Panama Canal waters
Please be informed that Panama Canal Authority announced ban the use of open-loop scrubbers in Panama Canal waters. In addition to the above, requirements of marine distillate fuel as published in "NT NOTICE TO SHIPPING No. N-1-2019" allow for cases whereby vessels may supplement or replace marine distillate fuels with LNG fuel, biofuels, closed loop scrubbers, and ULSFO & VLSFO not exceeding a viscosity of 70 centistokes @ 50℃. For further details regarding this regulation, please refer to the official notification (ADVISORY TO SHIPPING No. A-39-2019) from the Panama Canal Authority. With regard to the regional regulations of SOx, relevant information is put on the quick links of ClassNK Homepage (i.e. SOx・PM regulations) hereafter. Please refer tBallast Water Management Convention for Singapore-flagged ships
We have revised the previous ClassNK Technical information No.TEC-1189 (dated 6 September 2019) related to the commissioning testing of ballast water management systems (BWMS) and the incorporation of contingency measures into ballast water management plans (BWMP) for Singapore-flagged ships. This Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1189. 1. Commissioning Testing of Ballast Water Management Systems (Shipping Circular No. 09 of 2019) Commissioning testing to verify the proper operation of equipment shall be carried out at the installation of any BWMS in accordance with paragraph 8 of the Guidelines for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems (G8) or Code for Approval of Ballast Water Management SystIntroduction to the outcomes of MEPC 74
The seventy-fourth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 13 to 17 May. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO secretaries, a summary of the decisions taken at MEPC 74 is provided as below for your information. 1. Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emission reduction measures 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, Initial IMO Strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships, which includes emissionIntroduction to the Outcomes of MSC 101
The 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 101) was held at the IMO in London, U.K. from 5 to 14 June 2019. Since the minutes, resolutions and circulars of the meeting were recently released from the IMO, a summary of the decisions taken at MSC 101 is provided as below for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements Mandatory requirements were adopted at MSC 101 as follows: (1) Amendments to Forms C, E and P in the appendix to SOLAS certificates (See attachment 1) Amendments to item 8.1 "Details of navigational systems and equipment - Rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch and operational mode indicator" in the appendix to Safety Certificate for Cargo or Passenger Ships (Forms C, P) and in the appendix to Safety Equipment Certificate fIssuance of "Precautions concerning change-over to 0.50% sulphur compliant fuel oils"
In order to comply with the new sulphur limit for fuel oil used on board ships taking effect from 1 January 2020, fuel oils with a sulphur content of 0.50% or less (hereafter, referred to as "compliant fuel oils") will be distributed globally for bunkering. Consequently, the number of occasions where fuels for main engines or auxiliary engines are changed from conventional fuel oils to compliant fuel oils and used will increase. ClassNK has released a booklet containing precautions concerning the change-over to compliant fuel oils with an aim to provide crew members on board ships going to bunker and use compliant fuel oils with information focusing on the "compatibility" and "cold flow properties" of such fuels as well as the risks associated with such fThis Technical Information became null and void on 23 Oct 2019.
Ballast Water Management Convention for Singapore-flagged ships
Please be informed that the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has recently issued shipping circulars related to the commissioning testing of ballast water management systems (BWMS) and the incorporation of contingency measures into ballast water management plans (BWMP). 1. Commissioning Testing of Ballast Water Management Systems (Shipping Circular No. 09 of 2019) Commissioning testing to verify the proper operation of equipment shall be carried out at the installation of any BWMS in accordance with paragraph 8 of the Guidelines for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems (G8) (MEPC.174(58) or MEPC.279(70)). MEPC 74 has approved a draft amendment to the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) to conduct commissioning testing so as to deThis 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 KYOKGuidance of registration and usage of "ClassNK MRV Portal" for IMO Data Collection Systems for fuel oil consumption of ships (IMO DCS)(Including the case of Company and/or Flag change)
As informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1139, the Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI entered into force on 1st March 2018 and Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships (IMO DCS) is applied to ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above, for which the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) is required to be retained on board. IMO DCS requires the companies: 1. to collect each ship's fuel consumption data and relevant parameters according to the methodology included in the SEEMP from the calendar year 2019, 2. to aggregate the collected data, and report to the Administration or RO within three months after the end of each calendar year and the data shall be verified by the Administration or RO, and 3. in the event of the transThis Technical Information became null and void on 2 Mar 2020.
Type Approval by the Japanese Government for the exhaust gas monitoring systems and discharge water monitoring systems of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems installed on Japanese-flagged ships
The Japanese Government (hereinafter referred to as "JG") has issued letters regarding the approval including the technical standards for exhaust gas monitoring systems and discharge water monitoring systems (hereinafter referred to collectively as "monitoring systems") of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (hereinafter referred to as "EGCS") installed on Japanese-flagged ships. Accordingly, either individual inspection or Type Approval is required by the JG for the above- mentioned monitoring systems of EGCS installed on Japanese-flagged ships. The technical standards developed by the JG for individual inspections and Type Approval consist of requirements related to product testing, performance testing (based upon resolution MEPC.259(68): 2015 Guidelines for EAdding Note on Survey Status to EU flagged ships which are subject to EU Regulation on Ship Recycling
As informed by ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0978 and 1170, EU flagged existing ships and Non-EU flagged ships calling at a port or anchorage of an EU member state shall have on board an approved IHM by 31 December 2020. For EU flagged ships, two hazardous materials (PFOS and HBCDD) are added to Hong Kong Convention and the checking of PFOS is additionally required to comply with the EU regulation for EU flagged existing ships while the checking of HBCDD is compulsory to EU flagged new ships only. For EU flagged existing ships having an SOC issued by ClassNK, an application is to be submitted with the SOC to a ClassNK local office in order to check PFOS in the first class periodical survey. Prior to this survey, we will examine the necessaryThis Technical Information became null and void on 21 Jan 2022.