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Addition of a new "Type of Ship" display function (for use with certain statutory certificates) to the Ship Status Search Service "NK-SHIPS"
We are very pleased to announce the addition of a new "Type of Ship" display function to our Ship Status Search Service (hereinafter referred to as "NK-SHIPS"*) which we hope will make this service more convenient for both shipowners and operators to use. This new function will allow NK-SHIPS to display the "Type of Ship" information which appears as a ship particular on certain statutory certificates. In addition, this new feature can be used to easily verify the definitions and explanations of various ship types. This new feature will be especially helpful with respect to bulk carriers since the definitions applicable to such ships tend to vary according to date of construction and type of certificate. The particular SOLAS Regulations applicable, accordCarriage requirements for Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)(Excluding Japanese-flagged ships)
This is to notify that the amendment of the SOLAS, Chapter V/19 regarding the carriage requirements for Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) was adopted as IMO Resolution MSC.350(92) at the 92nd session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC92) held in June 2013 and the carriage requirements for the ships constructed before 1 July 2002 were added as follows. This Technical Information supersedes ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0838 issued on 8 December 2010. 1. Applicable ships These new requirements shall apply to the following types of ships: (1) All cargo ships of 150GT and upwards; and (2) Passenger ships irrespective of size. 2. Application due date The due dates for ships to be fitted with a BNWAS are as follows: (1) SThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Mar 2021.
Special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment onboard Panamanian flagged vessels
The Panamanian Government has notified ClassNK that employment of fall preventer devices (FPDs) on lifeboats for ships flying Panamanian flag is not mandatory with regard to Merchant Marine Circular MMC-250 issued in July 2012 by the Government. For your attention, section 2 of Technical Information No.TEC-0937 dated 17 December 2012, related to application of requirement on FPDs employment, has been replaced with this information 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: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jpSurveys of new building ships on implementation of MLC, 2006
The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 has come into force on 20 August 2006. As you know well, the Convention prescribes that ships constructed on or after the date of enforcement shall be applied to the new standards of constructions and equipment for accommodation/recreational facilities set out in the regulation 3.1 of the Convention. ClassNK has established the Rules; "Rules for the Inspection and Registration of Maritime Labor System" (for Japanese ships, ClassNK has also amended "Rules for facilities of accommodation and sanitary") incorporated with requirements of the Convention and then verifies the compliance with requirements of constructions and equipment for accommodation/recreational facilities through the examination/approval of drawings & planNon-Tank Vessel Response Plan (NTVRP) Final Rule issued by USCG
This is to notify that the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) published the Final Rule for "Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan" as per the attached Federal Register. This final rule requires owners or operators of self-propelled non-tank vessels (*1) of 400 gross tons or greater that operate on the navigable waters of the United States to prepare and submit oil spill response plans. This final rule is effective from October 30, 2013 and oil spill response plans must be submitted to USCG no later than January 30, 2014. (*1) non-tank vessel Non-tank vessel means a vessel other than tank vessel or a vessel that is not certified as a tank vessel. And tank vessel means a vessel that is constructed or adapted primarily to carry, or that carries, oil or hazardous material inExtension of implementation schedule for vessels subject to ballast water management (BWM) discharge standards of USCG
United States Coast Guard (USCG) published the Policy letter regarding the provision to grant an extension to the implementation schedule for ballast water management discharge standards for vessels using USCG approved ballast water management systems as provided in 33CFR151.1513 and 151.2036. When making the extension request, it must provide documentation that despite all efforts to meet the ballast water discharge standard requirements, compliance by the date stipulated in the implementation schedule is not possible for the concerned / subject vessel. The maximum duration of an extension issued by the USCG will not exceed 5 years from the vessel's implementation date. The applicants should recognize that implementation date is the actual date of deliverThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships
The Panama Government has informed ClassNK that Merchant Marine Circular No.281, "Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances", which is in reference to maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Panama-registered ships, was revised. The essential points of the Guidelines are shown below. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0910 is now superseded. Purpose of the Guidelines Provide the minimum recommended level of maintenance and inspections for the protection system and appliances. It should be noted that the general requirements contained in this Guideline are not an inclusive list of maintenance or inspection items for fire protection systems, fire figAdoption of IACS UI SC262
Amendment of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) Chapter 6 was adopted as IMO Resolution MSC.327(90) at the 90th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC90) held in May 2012 and will be applied to ships constructed on or after 1 January 2014. Chapter 6 of this code specifies that sufficient foam-generating capacity shall be provided to ensure the minimum design filling rate for the system is met and in addition shall be adequate to completely fill the "largest protected space" within 10 minutes. In order to clarify the extent of the "largest protected space", IACS newly adopted UI SC262. This UI clarifies that the extent of the largest protected space is up to the lowest part of the casing or the level 1m above the hig"Final 2013 Vessel General Permit issued by US Environmental Protection Agency"
2013 Vessel General Permit (herein after, 2013VGP) for discharges of pollutants incidental to their normal operation of vessels, published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (herein after, EPA) on March 28, 2013 will become effective on December 19, 2013. This will replace the 2008 Vessel General Permit (herein after, 2008VGP) which is currently enforced. The vessels which intend to navigate within 3 miles from US territorial waters except recreational vessels are subject to the 2013VGP. The 2013VGP incorporated fish hold effluent to its coverage and made more stringent regulations for the vessels entering Great Lakes. Also, remarkable points added to the 2013VGP are described as follows. Remarkable points added to the permit: 1) BallastThis Technical Information became null and void on 31 Jul 2015.
International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate for Malaysian flagged vessels
The Marine Department of Malaysia has notified the special treatment procedure to issue International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate for the Malaysian flagged vessels by their Shipping Notice (MSN 09/2012) in relation to the application of requirements of Chapter 4 ANNEX VI of MARPOL 73/78 as excerpted below. (Paragraph 5 of MSN 09/2012) Marine Department of Malaysia will issue IEEC for compliant ships. Ship owners /managers/operators are required to submit SEEMP of the ship for verification at least 2 (two) weeks before the Intermediate or Renewal survey of IAPP of the ship after 1st January 2013. New ships shall submit reports of preliminary and final verification of EEDI verified by an Approved Recognized Organization to Ship Safety Management UnThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Mar 2021.
Survey on lifeboat on-load release mechanisms (Lifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems: LRRSs)
With regard to conformity with SOLAS III/1.5 amended by MSC.317(89) as notified by Technical Information (No.TEC-0858, Date: 1 August 2011), our survey on LRRSs will be carried out in the first scheduled dry-dock after 1 July 2014. The survey is to be applied to ships on which lifeboat on-load release mechanisms are installed. Each type of existing LRRS has been evaluated by an Administration. There are the following cases of evaluation results: Case 1. Compliant Case 2. Compliant after modification Case 3. Non-compliant (to be replaced) About the type of LRRS for the ship and evaluation result, please ask the lifeboat maker. Ship owners should order the lifeboat maker or the service provider for the LRRSs to comply with SOLAS III/1.5 amended by MSSummary of the outcomes of MSC92
A summary of the decisions taken at the ninety-second session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 92) held from 12 to 21 June 2013 is presented hereunder for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements The main mandatory requirements adopted at the session are as follows. (1) Passenger ship safety (SOLAS III/19) (see Attachment 1) To require that on a ship engaged on a voyage where passengers are scheduled to be on board for more than 24 hours, musters of newly-embarked passengers shall take place prior to or immediately upon departure. Application: - on and after 1 January 2015 (2) Enclosed space entry and rescue drills (SOLAS III/19 etc.) (see Attachment 1 & 2) To require that crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue responsInformation of "VESSEL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW PANAMAX" from Panama Canal Authority
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has informed of OP'S ADVISORY TO SHIPPING No.A-20-2013, "VESSEL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW PANAMAX" as attached. As necessary, please refer to the relating text of the advisory and others which are available on the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Internet Homepage. (http://www.pancanal.com) A summary of this OP'S ADVISORY TO SHIPPING No.A-20-2013, "VESSEL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW PANAMAX" is presented hereunder for your information. 1. Definition (1) Panamax Plus: All Panamax vessels authorized for TFW drafts greater than 12.04 meters and approved for transit of the new locks. (2) New Panamax: All vessels with dimensions greater than Panamax or Panamax Plus that comply with the size and draft limitations of the new locks; namely,This Technical Information became null and void on 29 Sep 2014.
PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery
Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU are planning the following PSC Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) in 2013; Items of concentrated inspection : Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery (SOLAS Chapter II-1) Campaign period : From 1 September to 30 November 2013 The working order and maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary machinery, related documentation, and crew familiarization etc. will be verified in more detail during the campaign. Concurrently, Black Sea MOU and Indian Ocean MOU are also planning the same campaign during the same period. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-The products covered by EU RO Mutual Recognition as second phase
In relation to No.TEC-0946 dated 29 March 2013 about EU RO Mutual Recognition, please be informed that the 11 products mentioned below have been newly added to the approval scheme, and those applications are available to be accepted from 1 July 2013. Since the new 11 products will be treated under the same procedure of first phase products, please refer to the No.TEC-0946 about e.g. how to apply to vessels classed with ClassNK. In addition, "Guidelines for Type Approval of Products for Marine Use for EU Mutual Recognition" has been updated as second edition and it can be downloaded from the following ClassNK web site. (https://www.classnk.or.jp/account/en/Rules_Guidance/ssl/login.aspx) The new 11 products covered by EU Mutual Recognition as seconAdoption of IACS UI SC191 (Rev.5)
Unified Interpretations on the technical provisions for permanent means of access for inspections required by SOLAS II-1/3-6 were approved as MSC.1/Circ.1464 (the amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1176 and MSC.1/Circ.1197) at the 92nd session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC92) held from 12 to 21 June 2013. The amendments are based on UI SC191 (Rev.4), however, it was agreed not to include the interpretations that openings for passage may be reduced (Technical Provisions para. 3.10 and 3.11) in the amended circular. Based on this result of MSC92, IACS adopted UI SC191 (Rev.5) in line with the concerned IMO Circulars. Please take note that this revised UI is to be applied to ships contracted for construction on or after 24 June 2013. For any questionThis Technical Information became null and void on 16 Mar 2017.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Cyprus-registered ships
The Cyprus Government has informed ClassNK of maintenance, inspection and test of Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Cyprus-registered ships as per attached (Circular No.14/2013). The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0923 is now superseded. The provisions of this circular become applicable for each ship on the first safety equipment related survey on or after 31 May 2013. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Survey Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027 Fax: +81-3-5226-2029 E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jpChange of the definition of "Bulk Carrier" on SC / SE / SF Certificates (for the vessels which keel was laid on or after 1st July 2006)
Marshall Islands Administration had changed the definition of "Bulk Carrier" on SC / SE / SF Certificates (for the vessels which keel was laid on or after 1st July 2006) from Regulation 1.6 of Chapter IX to Regulation 1.1of Chapter XII. As a result of the above, "Marshall Islands" have been deleted from Item 2. (2) of No.TEC-0808 (dated on 1 April 2010). "Type of ship" described in Ship Safety Construction Certificate and Ship Safety Equipment Certificate for the captioned existing vessels has been rewritten at Head Office (CLD) in accordance with the instruction of Marshall Island Administration. For any questions about the above, please contact: [Matters on the handling SC and SE certificate or statement] NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) ClassifIntroduction to the Outcomes of MEPC65
A summary of the decisions taken at the sixty-fifth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC65) held from 13 to 17 May 2013 is provided as below for your information. 1. Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Convention was adopted in 2004 in order to prevent the adverse effects to the maritime environment caused by the transfer of ballast water. The Convention will enter into force 12 months after ratification by 30 states, representing 35% of the world merchant shipping tonnage. With Germany ratifying the Convention on 20 June 2013, the number of member countries has reached 37 countries representing 30.32% of the world merchant fleet tonnage. As of now, the Convention has not come into effect. Upon the enforThis Technical Information became null and void on 9 Dec 2022.
Symbols of Fire Control Plans for Panamanian flagged vessels
Panama Government informed ClassNK of the special requirements for Symbols of Fire Control Plans for Panamanian flagged vessels (Merchant Marine Circular No.277) as follows. Fire Control Plans IMO Resolution A.952 (23) symbols should be incorporated if Fire Control Plans are revised in its entirety, meaning re-developed and drawn, especially on vessels the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2004. For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020 Fax: +81-3-5226-2057 E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jpThis Technical Information became null and void on 22 Jun 2016.
IACS Procedural Requirement No.38 (PR38) in relation to Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)
With regard to the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) required by the revised MARPOL ANNEX VI which entered into force on 1 January 2013, this is information that IACS Procedural Requirement No.38 (hereinafter, PR38) has been established to provide the unified procedures for calculation and verification of the EEDI. 1. Background A Joint Industry Working Group on the EEDI (JWG/EEDI), formed by IACS and other industries such as shipowners, shipbuilders, research institutes, or similar industry based organizations, etc., developed "Industry Guidelines (first version)" to provide details and examples of calculating attained EEDI as well as support the method and role of the verifier in charge of conducting the survey and certification of EEDI in complianThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Oct 2015.
Application of Amendments to MARPOL ANNEX VI (Regulations on energy efficiency for ships) to ships without means of propulsion
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0929, with respect to ships required to keep on board a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), such ships exclude platforms (including FPSOs and FSUs) and drilling rigs in accordance with the IMO unified interpretation. With regard to the above unified interpretation, it was agreed at the 65th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 65) held in May 2013 that ships without means of propulsion such as barges were also excluded from the ships required to keep on board a SEEMP. Please be advised that, except for Japanese flagged ships*, the above types of ships are not required to have SEEMP and International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEE Certificate) from now onThis Technical Information became null and void on 26 Dec 2014.
Minimum Propulsion Power required by the Amendments to ANNEX VI of MARPOL 73/78 (EEDI related Requirements)
Amendments to MARPOL ANNEX VI that make the "Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)" and the "Ship Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)" mandatory were adopted at the 62nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 62) held in July 2011, and came into force from 1 January 2013. Relevant information on the minimum propulsion power requirements applied for the ships to which compliance with an EEDI limit value (required EEDI) is required has already been provided in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0938. Since the guidelines defining this requirement have been revised, the Technical Information is revised as described below. The said ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0938 is thus revoked, accordingly. 1. Background For ships to wThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Jun 2018.
Carriage of immersion suits on cargo ships flying Malta Flag
With reference to the carriage of immersion suits on board Malta Flagged vessels, although ClassNK informed ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0658 and TEC-0901, Malta Government has noticed ClassNK of additional immersion suits as below (Technical Notice SLS.8 Rev.1). ･ Immersion suits intended solely for training purposes and marked accordingly. (The immersion suits intended for training purpose are to be non-vacuum packed immersion suits.) ClassNK confirmed to Malta Government that the number of immersion suits is deemed by managers of ship under consideration of actual number of crew participating in the drill, drill content, etc. The immersion suits should be provided by 31 December 2013. The said number is not included in the Form E to the SEThis Technical Information became null and void on 10 Jun 2016.
Periodical inspection, maintenance and tests of fire extinguishing system etc. on board the Hong Kong flag ships
The Marine Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government have issued a Merchant Shipping Information Note (MSIN) No. 22/2012 "Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances", specifying the periodical inspection, maintenance and testing of fire protection systems and appliances for Hong Kong registered ships on or after 31 May 2013. This MSIN references to IMO Circular MSC.1 / Circ.1432. Details of MSIN No. 22/2012 together with a copy of MSC.1 / Circ.1432 can be found on the website of Hong Kong Marine Department (http://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/msnote/msin.html). For your reference, at every survey for Safety Equipment on or after 31 May 2013, our surveyors will confirm that the maintenance and testing of firAlternate Management Systems based on USCG "Standards for Living Organisms in Ship's Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters" (Obligation of installation of ballast water management system for the vessels engaged in U.S. waters)
Regarding the rule, being informed by ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0903, related to obligation of installation of ballast water management system for the vessels engaged in U.S. waters, which is entitled as "Standards for Living Organisms in Ship's Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters", Vol.77, Federal Register Reg.17254 effective on 21 June 2012,this is to notify that a list of foreign type-approved ballast water treatment systems of which the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has accepted as "Alternate Management Systems (AMS)", has been released. AMS is accepted by USCG as a temporary measure to accept a ballast water management system which is approved by IMO, because the approval of USCG is supposed to take long term. A list of AMS, continuiThis Technical Information became null and void on 4 Jul 2025.
Omission of "Launching at 5 knots" test of Rescue boat(s) for Malta flagged vessels
The Maltese Government has noticed ClassNK of the notice for omission of "Launching at 5 knots" test of Rescue boat(s) for sister ships. Previously, the omission of "Launching at 5 knots" test for sister ships during new building had not been accepted. By the notice and detailed instruction from the Maltese Government, the omission of "Launching at 5 knots" test of Rescue Boat(s) for sister ships is accepted subject to confirmation of followings; 1. The sister ships are built according to the same plans of the lead ship on which the test has been carried out 2. They are provided with Rescue Boat(s) and Launching arrangement(s) that are identical to those on the lead ship on which the launch test has been carried out stated as above 1. 3. Type of R----- No 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.Servicing of Inflatable Liferaft on board Malta-registered Ships
The Maltese Government has notified the Society of the following instruction about the servicing of inflatable liferafts onboard Malta-registered ships; The servicing of liferaft may only be carried out by liferaft servicing stations that are in possession of the manufacturers' approval for the specific liferafts intended to be serviced and approved in accordance with IMO Resolution A761(18) as amended by Resolution MSC.55(66) by either: ・ the Administration of the SOLAS Contracting Government of the State within which the servicing station is located; or ・ an IACS Member Society recognized by this Administration acting for and on behalf of the Administration of the SOLAS Contracting Government of the State within which the servicing station is locSummary of the outcomes of MSC91
A summary of the decisions taken at the ninety-first session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 91) held from 26 to 30 November 2012 is presented hereunder for your information. 1. Adopted mandatory requirements The main mandatory requirements adopted at the session are as follows. (1) Protection against noise (Amendments to SOLAS II-1/3-12) (see Attachment 2) Amendments to SOLAS II-1/3-12 were adopted, to strengthen the current recommendatory Code on noise levels on board ships (Resolution A.468(XII)) and make the code mandatory. (see 3. Code on noise levels on board ships made mandatory below) Application: New ships of 1,600 gross tonnage and above: - for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2014; or, - in the absence ofEU Mutual Recognition for products for marine use in accordance with Article 10 of REGULATION (EC) No 391/2009
The European Union requires the twelve Classification Societies recognized by the EU (hereafter described as EU ROs*) to mutually recognize the class certificates for materials, equipment and components issued by other EU ROs, in appropriate cases, in Article 10 of REGULATION (EC) No 391/2009**, which entered into force in 17 June 2009 (hereafter described as EU Mutual Recognition). Under the requirements of EU Mutual Recognition, applicable products approved by the Society (ClassNK) are installed onboard vessels registered with other EU ROs and comparable products approved by the other ROs are to be accepted for installation onboard vessels registered with the Society. * EU ROs: ABS (USA), BV (France), CCS (China), DNV (Norway), GL (Germany), KR (Korea),"Evaluating a Vessel's Ballast Water Management Plan" published by USCG and introduction of Fouling and Sediment Management
The rule with regard to obligation of installation of ballast water management system for the vessels engaged in U.S. waters has already entered into force by United States Coast Guard (USCG). The rule is entitled as "Standards for Living Organisms in Ship's Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters". Please refer to ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0903 about detail of this rule. According to this rule, the vessels engaged in U.S. Waters are to be provided Ballast Water Management Plan. This time, USCG published "Evaluating a Vessel's Ballast Water Management Plan" so we will inform following matters. From this evaluation, contents of Ballast Water Management Plan are almost the same as required by Ballast Water Management Convention. In addition to tIntroduction to the Outcomes of MEPC 64
A summary of the decisions taken at the sixty-fourth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 64) held from 1 to 5 October 2012 is provided below for your information. 1. Ballast Water Management Convention Adopted in 2004, the Ballast Water Management Convention will enter into force 12 months after ratification by 30 states, representing 35% of the world merchant shipping tonnage. As of the end of December 2012, it has not yet come into effect with ratification by 36 countries, representing 29.07% of the world merchant fleet tonnage. (1) Review of the availability of ballast water treatment technologies and status of progress in their installation MEPC has been continuously conducting technical reviews to address issues regardinPerformance standard for navigation lights - Japanese flag ships
The Japanese Government has informed ClassNK of the application for navigation lights the performance standards of which was adopted by MSC.253(83). The navigation lights installed on or after 1 January 2014 should be in accordance with MSC.253(83) for the Japanese ships. This requirement should be also applicable when they are exchanged. Note: "Installed" means "completion date of the survey for the said navigation equipment". 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----- No 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.Amendments to the Guidance related to the Application of Planned Machinery Surveys (CMS, PMS)
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of ships using low-sulphur fuel oil to reduce the content of SOx in diesel engine exhaust gas. However, it is known that such fuel oils have a potential problems caused by its property such as low viscosity. To prevent degrading the performance of engine, some ships have applied fuel oil coolers to lower the temperature of low-sulphur fuel oil in order to increase its viscosity. In response to the above, Part B of the Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships has been amended to add fuel oil coolers to the list of items that are required to be inspected during Planed Machinery Surveys (CMS, PMS). The relevant amendment (Amendment No.1 of 2012, 15 June 2012) is attached for your reference.This Technical Information became null and void on 28 Oct 2020.
Safety Radio (SR) survey of Japanese flag ships on or after 1 January 2013
Revision of a part of the Ship Safety Act (Article 8) was promulgated on 12 September 2012 and will be effective on 1 January 2013. The Classification Societies, including ClassNK are expected to be approved for SR Survey and Issuance of 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"). Although at the present it is before the promulgation of the revised Ordinance Related, ClassNK will inform ClassNK's procedures of SR Survey and the Issuance of SR Certificate as follows. 1. Implementation of SR Survey for Japanese flag ships. As mentioned above, ClassNK is expected to carry out the SR Survey of Japanese flag ships on or after 1 JanuThis Technical Information became null and void on 5 Oct 2015.
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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.This Technical Information became null and void on 25 Jun 2013.
Minimum Propulsion Power required by the Amendments to ANNEX VI of MARPOL 73/78 (EEDI related Requirements)
Amendments to MARPOL ANNEX VI that make the "Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)" and the "Ship Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)" mandatory were adopted at the 62nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 62) held in July 2011, and will come into force from 1 January 2013. Relevant information on the amendments to MARPOL ANNEX VI has already been provided in ClassNK Technical Information Nos. TEC-0863, TEC-0872 and TEC-0929. This ClassNK Technical Information provides additional information regarding a specific requirement on minimum propulsion power specified in the amendment to MARPOL ANNEX VI. 1. Background For ships to which the requirements regarding required EEDI specified in Reg.21 of MARPOL ANNEX VI apply, the installedThis Technical Information became null and void on 30 Mar 2021.
Special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment onboard Panamanian flagged vessels
ClassNK had been inquiring questions to be confirmed in Merchant Marine Circular MMC-250 issued in July 2012 of The Panamanian Government. The government has responded to the questions as follows: 1. Application Date of LSA Code Amended by MSC.320(89) to Newly Constructed Ships According to IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1393, the code will be applied to ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014. 2. Application of Requirement on FPDs employment The application is under SOLAS CHAPTER III Regulation 1 paragraph 5 "Notwithstanding paragraph 4.2, for all ships, not later than the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 July 2014, but not later than 1 July 2019, lifeboat on-load release mechanisms not complying with paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 to 4.4.7.6.6 of the Code shalThis Technical Information became null and void on 1 Jan 2015.
Revisions of guidance for IMSBC Code fitness certificate
This is to notify that the guidance for IMSBC Code fitness certificate was revised due to amendments of IMSBC Code. This Technical Information supersedes ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0772 issued on 21 May 2009. Please note that in this information, "IMSBC Code (2009 Edition)" means present International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code and "IMSBC Code (2012 Edition)" means revised International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code. The revisions are summarized as follows. 1. Amendments of IMSBC Code The revised IMSBC Code (IMSBC Code (2012 Edition)) was adopted by IMO Maritime Safety Committee 89th session (MSC89) and it includes amendments for individual schedules of each cargo. IMSBC Code (2012 Edition) is going to enter into force on 1 JanuaryThis Technical Information became null and void on 6 Aug 2014.
Maintenance and inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Marshall Islands flagged ships
ClassNK have informed the requirements of Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev.4/11, "Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection system and Appliances" in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0874 (issued on 21 November 2011). However, ClassNK inform the revised Technical Information because the Marshall Islands Government has informed ClassNK of the Notice Rev.8/12. The previous ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0874 is herewith superseded. The revised requirements from Marine Notice No.2-011-14 Rev.4/11 are the maintenance and inspection for portable fire extinguisher on board. The revised parts from TEC-0874 are underlined. In conjunction with this amendment, two-year inspection/service for portable fire extinguishers by authorized service facilitySpecial requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment onboard Hong Kong flagged vessels
The Hong Kong Government has noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment on board Hong Kong flagged vessels through "Some Frequently Asked Technical Information / Requirements for Hong Kong Registered Cargo Ships". Following requirements are to be applied to all Hong Kong ships regardless of date of construction. And the compliance with this regulation will be confirmed at the first survey after 15 December 2012 in respect of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. 1. Liferafts, if located at the aft/forward end of the ship and at a distance of more than 100 m from the closest survival craft, as required by SOLAS regulation III/31.1.4, should be regarded as "remotely located survival craft" with regard to SOLThis Technical Information became null and void on 8 Mar 2013.
Maintenance, inspection and test of Life Saving, Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances on board the Hong Kong-registered ships
The Hong Kong Government has issued "Some Frequently Asked Technical Information / Requirements for Hong Kong Registered Cargo Ships", addresses technical issues involving maintenance, inspection and test of Life Saving, Fire-Protection System and Appliances on board the Hong Kong-registered ships. This Technical Information provides with the information on Life Saving, Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances. As necessary, please refer to the original text of the Guideline which is available on Hong Kong Government Internet Homepage (http//www.mardep.gov.hk). This ClassNK Technical Information supersedes the previous ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-0602 dated 30 September 2004. 1. Applicable due date The due date for the requirements newlyAppraisal service according to the revised MARPOL ANNEX V
As already advised in ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0872 issued on 10 November 2011, the revised MARPOL ANNEX V (Resolution MEPC.201(62)) will enter into force on 1 January 2013. The revised MARPOL ANNEX V prohibits the discharge of all types of garbage into the sea unless explicitly permitted under the revised Annex V. It is necessary for shipowners to prepare the revised Garbage Management Plan, revised Garbage Record Book, etc. by the end of this year. No conventional certificate or inspection to issue it is regulated under the ANNEX V, as in the past. ClassNK has ever done the appraisal service related MARPOL ANNEX V under voluntary base as requested by shipowners (refer to ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-0307). ClassNK has started to do tThis Technical Information became null and void on 25 Dec 2012.
Japanese version only
This information is for Japanese customers.----- No 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.This Technical Information became null and void on 5 Oct 2015.