This is information on the IACS early implementation of IMO "Performance Standards for Protective Coatings for ballast tanks and void spaces" (PSPC) for bulk carriers and oil tankers subject to IACS Common Structural Rules (CSRs).

1. The IACS CSRs for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers specify that "For ships constructed for construction on or after the date of IMO adoption of the amended SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-2, by which an IMO "Performance standard for protective coatings for ballast tanks and void spaces" will be made mandatory, the coatings of internal spaces subject to the amended SOLAS Regulation are to satisfy the requirements of the IMO performance standard.".
2. At the MSC82 held in December 2006, the SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-2 was adopted by resolution MSC. 216 (82) on 8 December 2006. Accordingly, bulk carriers and oil tankers subject to the IACS CSRs which are contracted for construction on or after 8 December 2006 shall be complied with the IMO PSPC.
3. In this context, IACS adopted Procedural Requirement No.34 (PR 34) at Council 54th Meeting held in December 2006. The PR 34 addresses the application of the IMO PSPC under the IACS CSRs with a view to ensuring uniform understanding and application of the requirements of the IMO PSPC.


For any questions about the above, please contact:

NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK)
External Affairs Division, Administration Center, Head Office
Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan
Tel.: +81-3-5226-2038
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Attachment:
1. The amended SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-2 (Resolution MSC.216(82))
2. IMO Performance Standards for Protective Coatings for ballast tanks and void spaces
(Resolution MSC.215(82))
3. IACS Procedural Requirement No.34