What is on the regulatory agenda?

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1 What is on the regulatory agenda? Recently adopted and coming rules and regulations from IMO, IACS and DNV David Wendel

2 Contents International Maritime Law - An overview IMO - Selected amendments recently adopted or soon coming into force - A selection of what s expected from IMO IACS - Harmonized Common Structural Rules - Significant changes to IACS Resolutions DNV - Selected Rule changes recently adopted Where to find more 2

3 International Maritime Law 3

4 International Maritime Law An overview United Nations Convention on the Laws of the Seas (UNCLOS) International Maritime Organization (IMO) United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) Develop and update Conventions Maritime Safety and Pollution Conventions Ratify IMO Conventions Vote on UN Resolutions and Conventions As Flag State Maritime States As Coastal State Ratify ILO Conventions Develop and update Conventions Maritime Human Resources Conventions IACS International Association of Classification Societies Class Societies IACS submits advisory documents to IMO Makes design rules and issue certificates Registers ships and enforce state s law Port State Control enforce laws on ships in coastal waters Merchant ships ( ships > 100 GT) 4

5 IMO 5

6 Stability Computers MSC 90 amended SOLAS II 1/8 1 Applicable to passenger ships 120m or having more than 3 main vertical zones built on or after 1 January 2014 On-board stability computers or access to shore based support to provide information to the Master for facilitating the safe return to port after a flooding casualty is required SOLAS Ch. II-1 6

7 Amendments to the Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code MSC 90 adopted amendments to the FSS Code by adding: a revised Chapter 6 on Fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems for machinery spaces, cargo spaces, vehicle spaces, ro-ro spaces and special category spaces, replacing the existing chapter, and; a revised Chapter 8 on Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems These amendments enter into force 1 January 2014 SOLAS Ch. II-2/FSS Code 7

8 Free-fall lifeboat testing Regulation III/20 has been amended allowing simulated operational testing during renewal survey Operational testing of free fall lifeboat release systems either by free fall launch with only the operating crew on board or simulated launching, subject to lifeboat design The amendments enter into force 1 January 2014 SOLAS Ch. III 8

9 Means of Rescue at MSC 90 Plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water will be required for all ships Applicable to new ships with delivery on or after 1 July expected Existing ships shall comply by the first intermediate or first renewal survey of the ship to be carried out after 1 July expected Guidelines for the development of plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water approved in principle, expected to be finally approved at MSC 91 Reg. III/17-1; approved for adoption at MSC 91 in SOLAS Ch. III 9

10 contained ghttp://mari Lifeboat release and retrieval systems On-load release mechanism Reminder All existing lifeboat release and retrieval systems shall be evaluated before 1 July 2013 Failing so, the release and retrieval system shall be considered as non-compliant Owners are encouraged to asap contact the maker of the systems to initiate the evaluation according to the guidelines Please note that the Administration, or DNV, will not take part of this evaluation SOLAS Ch. III/LSA Code 10

11 On-board blending of cargoes New Regulation VI/5-2 prohibits blending of bulk liquid cargoes and production processes during sea voyages Blending allowable whilst at port Not applicable to oil and gas exploration or exploitation The amendments enter into force 1 January 2014 SOLAS Ch. VI 11

12 Use of Armed Security Personnel MSC 89 and MSC 90 MSC has recognized the continued and increased threat to commercial shipping by Somaliabased pirates and that this has led to the use of armed guards offering maritime security services for vessels transiting the high risk areas Considering the difficulties to identify reliable and professional services, the complex legal requirements governing the legitimate transport, carriage and use of firearms etc. MSC adopted: Resolution MSC.324(89) Implementation of Best Management Practice Guidance 1 - (MSC 89) Recommendations for flag States on the use of PCASP 2 - (MSC 89) Guidelines for shipowners on the use of armed security personnel (PCASP) 3 - Rev.2 (MSC 90) Guidelines for private maritime security companies (PMSC) 4 - (MSC 90) Guidelines for flag States on measures against Somalia-based piracy 5 - (MSC 90) In addition the International Standardization Organization (ISO) has been asked to develop international standards for PMSCs. 1 MSC.1/Circ.1337 Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and in the Arabian Sea Area (BMP3) developed by the industry 2 MSC.1/Circ.1406 Interim recommendations for flag States regarding the use of privately contracted armed security personnel on board ships in the High Risk Area 3 MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.2 Revised Interim Guidance to shipowners, ship operators and shipmasters on the use of privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP) on board ships in the high risk area 4 MSC.1/Circ.1443 Interim guidance to private maritime security companies providing privately contracted armed security personnel on board ships in the high risk area 5 MSC.1/Circ.1444 Interim guidance for flag states on measures to prevent and mitigate Somalia-based piracy 12

13 Passenger Ship Safety at MSC 90 MSC 90 adopted Res. MSC.336(90) containing interim operational measures aimed at enhancing the safety of passenger ships 1 : number of lifejackets on board (except for ro-pax) emergency instructions for passengers passenger muster policy access of personnel to the navigating bridge voyage planning A draft long term action plan was agreed, subject to the final outcome of the Costa Concordia investigation report 1 MSC.1/Circ.1446 Recommended interim measures for passenger ship companies to enhance the safety of passenger ships 13

14 Amendments to the IMDG Code and MARPOL Annex III MSC 90 adopted amendments to SOLAS Ch. VII and the IMDG Code including annexes with updated information of dangerous goods Regulation VII/4 now specifies which documents shall be available to parties involved when carrying dangerous goods in packaged form The amended IMDG Code comes into force 1 January 2014 The amendments may be applied on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2013 Similarly, MEPC 61 adopted a revised MARPOL, Annex III, Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances carried by sea in packaged form; enters into force on 1 January

15 Key environmental issues and regulatory developments Ballast water management Ship recycling SOx / NOx / PM CO2 and EEDI 15

16 A selection of what s expected from IMO

17 What s expected from IMO (Target dates 2012 and 2013) Mandatory requirements for Enclosed space entry and rescue drills (SOLAS) (2012) DSC/BLG Access procedures at the ship/port interface for public officers and service providers visiting a vessel (2012) FAL Performance standards for VDR, S-VDR and inclinometers (2012) NAV Mandatory III Code and auditing of flag states (2013) Assembly Reduction of noise with adverse impact on marine life (2013) MEPC Recycling of ships - Mandatory instrument for global application (safety and environment) - Guidelines for Ship Recycling and Recycling Facilities to be finalised (2013) MEPC Enhancing efficiency and user-friendliness of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code (2013) MSC/MEPC Guide on oil spill response in ice and snow conditions (2013) MEPC Guidelines for oil spill response - offshore in situ burning (2013) MEPC Guidance for oil pollution combating equipment (2013) MEPC/DE 17

18 What s expected from IMO (Target dates 2013) Transfer of invasive aquatic species through bio-fouling of ships (2013) MEPC Protection against noise on board ships (2013) DE New framework of requirements for life-saving appliances (2013) DE Recommendations on training of personnel on mobile offshore units (MOUs) (2013) STW IGF Code for Gas-fuelled ships (2013) BLG Code for the transport and handling of hazardous and NLS in bulk in offshore support vessels (2013) BLG IGC Code (gas) - Completely revised and updated (2013) BLG Systematic review of chapters 17 and 18 of the IBC Code that may lead to changes in for example the carriage requirements for certain substances (2013) BLG Guidelines for implementing BWM Convention including PSC (2013) BLG /FSI Amend SOLAS II-1/11 on testing of WT compartments (2013) DE Use of composite materials in shipbuilding (2013) DE Amend SOLAS II-1/40.2 on general requirements on electrical installations (2013) DE Code for offshore construction support vessels (2013) DE Guidelines for use of Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) within ship structures (2013) DE Safety objectives etc. for alternative designs and arrangements (SOLAS Ch II-1 and III) (2013) DE 18

19 What s expected from IMO (Target dates 2013) Measures to prevent loss of containers (2013) DSC Ships carrying hydrogen and compressed natural gas vehicles (2013) FP SOLAS: Fire resistance of ventilation ducts (2013) FP Means of escape from machinery spaces (2013) FP FSS Code amended on communication equipment for fire-fighting teams (2013) FP Performance standards for multi-system shipborne navigation receivers ( ) NAV PSC guidelines on seafarers' working hours and the MLC, 2006 (2013) FSI Review of procedures for PSC (2013) FSI Policy and new symbols for AIS aids to navigation (2013) NAV Expanding the scope of "Review of damage stability regulations for ro-ro passenger ships" (2013) SLF Review of provisions of application of subdivision standards for cargo ships (2013) SLF 2008 IS Code on towing and anchor handling operations (2013) SLF 19

20 What s expected from IMO (Target dates ) Emissions to air (CO2, NOx, SOx) ( ) MEPC Follow-up actions to the 2010 Manila amendments to the 1978 STCW Convention (2014) STW Review and modernize the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) (2017) COMSAR Revision of Guidelines for the on board operational use of shipborne AIS (2014) NAV Development of guidance regarding personnel in charge of, or involved in, tug-barge operations (2014) STW Mandatory Polar Code ( ) DE Requirements for construction and installation of onboard lifting appliances (2015) DE Amendment to the MODU Code (2015) DE Clarification of SOLAS requirements for steering gear trials (regulation II-1/29) (After 2014) DE Amendments to the Guidelines for vessels with dynamic positioning (DP) systems (After 2014) DE 20

21 IACS 21

22 Goal Based Ship construction standards, GBS MSC 87 adopted a new Reg. II-1/3-10 applicable to new Bulk Carriers above 150 m (excluding ore carriers and combination carriers) and Oil Tankers above 150 m applicable for ships with building contract dated on or after 1 July 2016, keel laying 1 July 2017 or delivery after 1 July 2020 (Res. MSC.290(87)) MSC 87 also adopted: International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (res. MSC.287(87)) Guidelines for the verification of conformity with GBS (Self-assessment and Audit) (res. MSC.296(87)) MSC/Circ.1343 Guidelines for the information to be included in a Ship Construction File (SCF). The SCF is to be provided upon delivery and kept throughout the ship s service life SOLAS Ch. II-1 22

23 Harmonized CSR Timeline 23

24 GBS Rule Verification - IACS CSR-H Classification Societies are required to submit their Rules to IMO for verification of conformity to GBS in accordance with res. MSC.296(87) by the end of July 2012 IACS released a draft set of harmonized Common Structural Rules for an initial external hearing until end of The cover common wave loads, fatigue, finite element analysis and buckling for both oil tankers and bulk carriers Additional hearing planned for spring 2013 The harmonized CSR will consist of three parts, a common part for "general hull requirements" and two separate parts for "ship type specific requirements" applicable to oil tankers and bulk carriers, respectively > CSR 24

25 Significant changes to IACS Resolutions (Unified Interpretations) adopted January July 2012 Resolution Rev. Title UI LL77 New Application of Load Line Requirements to Conversions of Single-hull Oil Tankers to Double-hull Oil Tankers or Bulk Carriers UI MPC98 New Time of the Replacement or Addition for the Applicable Tier Standard for the Supplement to the IAPP Certificate UI MPC99 New Oil residue (sludge) tank discharge connections to the bilge system, etc. UI SC132 Corr.2 Release Operation of the CO2 System UI SC139 - Navigation bridge visibility (Deleted and added to UISC235) UI SC149 Rev.2 Gas Measurement and Detection Portable instruments UI SC180 Rev.3 Hold, ballast and dry space water level detectors and Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors on Bulk Carriers and Single Hold Cargo Ships other than Bulk Carriers (Resolution MSC.188(79)) UI SC235 Corr.1 Navigation bridge visibility to ship s side UI SC249 Corr.1 Implementation of SOLAS II-1, Regulation 3-5 and MSC.1/Circ.1379 (Asbestos) UI SC253 New Fire resistance requirements for fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) gratings used for safe access to tanker bows UI SC254 New Fall Preventer Devices (MSC.1/Circ.1392 and Circ.1327) Note that IACS URs are implemented through the DNV Rules 25

26 Significant changes to IACS Resolutions (Recommendations) adopted July 2011 July 2012 Resolution Revision Title Rec. 36 Rev.2 Recommended procedure for the determination of contents of metals and other contaminants in stern tube lubricating oil Rec. 47 (Rev.6) Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard Rec. 95 Corr.2 Recommendation for the Application of SOLAS Regulation V/15 Bridge Design, Equipment Arrangement and Procedures (BDEAP) Rec. 98 (Rev.1) Duties of Surveyors under Statutory Conventions and Codes Rec. 119 NEW Uniform application of SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-9 in association with MSC.1/Circ.1331 (Guidelines for construction, installation maintenance and inspection/survey of means of embarkation and disembarkation) Rec. 121 NEW Uniform Application of MARPOL Annex I, Revised Regulation 12 Rec. 122 NEW Integral Buoyancy Casings in Lifeboats and Rescue Boats Rec. 123 NEW Recommendation based on IMO instruments - MSC.1/Circ.1370 Guidelines for the design, construction and testing of fixed hydrocarbon gas detection systems and Resolution MSC.292 (87) Amendments to the FSS Code Chapter 16 Fixed Hydrocarbon Gas Detection Systems Rec. 124 NEW Guidance on the role of the Recognised Security Organisation in relation to the employment of armed guards and the installation of citadels on board ships threatened by piracy in the Indian Oceans Rec. 126 NEW Record of approved GMDSS Radio installation Rec. 127 NEW A Guide to Risk Assessment in Ship Operations Rec. 128 NEW Record of approved Ship Safety Equipment 26

27 DNV 27

28 DNV Rules for Classification of Ships January 2012 Update New rules have been issued for: Battery Systems, introducing the class notation Battery Power Boiler Monitoring, introducing class notation BMON Redundant Propulsion, introducing new notations RP+ and RPS+ Significant amendments to requirements for inter alia: Introducing rules for Steel Sandwich Panel Construction Redundant Propulsion Great Lake Bulk Carriers, introducing a customized survey regime; also amendments to: Pressure Vessels Stability and watertight integrity Bow Loading and SPM Transportation of low flashpoint liquids Loading Computer Systems Gas Fuelled Ships NAUT-OSV 28

29 DNV Rules for Classification of Ships July 2012 Update New rules have been issued for: Concrete Barges Seismic Vessel and Seismic Vessel A Shore Power Significant amendments to requirements for inter alia: Prohibition of asbestos on ships Hull Structural Design (General update) Windows and Side Scuttles Exhaust gas cleaning systems Update of Ore Carriers rules General update of the class notation for low flashpoint liquids (LFL) General update of the Oilrec class notation Escort vessels Diving Systems Surface Diving Systems 29

30 Where to find more? 30

31 Sources for additional information DNV Exchange - Under Rules and Regulations and news - IMO Watchdog reports - What s on the regulatory agenda Requirement Explorer TM Technical enewsletters and Rules & standards news at 31

32 Questions and Answers 32

33 Safeguarding life, property and the environment 33