Subject Ballast Water Convention Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships Coming into Force 12 months after ratification by 30 states representing 35% of world gt not yet in force after ratification by 15 states which represent not less than 40% of world fleet tonnage and which recycling capacity is not less than 3% of their combined gt (over the last 10 years) Source Content Remarks Ballast Water Convention Hong Kong Convention certificate, BW record book, Administration approved ballast water management plan; ships (depending on the year of built) must comply with the exchange standard or b.w. performance standard, approved treatment systems for the performance standard Requirements for Shipowners: - Restriction of Materials for any installations, re-fits,... (TBT, PCB,...) - Inventory of Hazardous Materials (Booklets to be maintained over the lifetime of the ship) - Surveys and Certification - Final Survey (before ship recycling) all ships pay attention to already existing additional national or local legislations by US, Canada, Australia, Chile, Israel, New Zealand, Buenos Aires, Scapa Flow, Vancouver for all ships of 500 gt and upwards on international voyages Maritime Labour Convention not yet in force 20 August ILO Maritime Labour Convention The ILO's Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 provides comprehensive rights and protection at work for the world's more than 1.2 million seafarers. The new labour standard consolidates and updates more than 65 international labour standards related to seafarers adopted over the last 80 years. The Convention sets out seafarers' rights to decent conditions of work on a wide range of subjects, and aims to be globally applicable, easily understandable, readily updatable and uniformly enforced. It has been designed to become a global instrument known as the "fourth pillar" of the
international regulatory regime for quality shipping, complementing the key Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Source: ILO Amendment to MARPOL Annex IV - Sewage Baltic Sea becomes "Special Area" Annex V - Garbage Baltic Sea becomes "Special Area" Amendment to SOLAS non-compliant lifeboat on-load release mechanisms to be replaced (expected) (expected) MEPC.62 Summary MEPC.201(62) MSC.317(89) The MEPC adopted amendments to IV Prevention of pollution by sewage from ships to include the possibility of establishing Special Areas for the prevention of such pollution from passenger ships and to designate the Baltic Sea as a Special Area under this Annex. The amendments are expected to enter into force on. <br<>the MEPC adopted the revised V Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships. The main changes include the updating of definitions; the inclusion of a new requirement specifying that discharge of all garbage into the sea is prohibited, except as expressly provided otherwise (the discharges permitted in certain circumstances include food wastes, cargo residues and water used for washing deck and external surfaces containing cleaning agents or additives which are not harmful to the marine environment); expansion of the requirements for placards and garbage management plans to fixed and floating platforms engaged in exploration and exploitation of the sea-bed; and the addition of discharge requirements covering animal carcasses.</br<> New SOLAS regulation III/1.5 requires that for all ships, on-load release mechanisms not complying with paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 to 4.4.7.6.6 of the LSA Code, as amended by resolution MSC.320(89), be replaced or modified not next scheduled dry-docking after 1 July 2014, but not later than 1 July 2019. - for all ships. - for all ships. IMO has released a Circular with Guidelines for Evaluation and Replacement of Lifeboat Release
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) Annual Testing of AIS STCW Manila Amendments (expected, if not less than one third of the parties which hold not less than 50% of world's gross tonnage have notified their objections.) MEPC 62 MEPC.203(62) and Retrieval Systems: MSC.1/Circ.1392 (205 kb) IMO's MEPC has adopted an amendment to (new chapter 4) regarding the reduction of greenhouse gas emmisions by ships. The aim of the amendment is to improve the energy effeciency performance of ships. To reach this goal an Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new buildings will be established. Further a shipspecific Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) has to be developed by shipowners or operators for all of their ships. 1 July 2012 MSC.308(88) The automatic identification system (AIS) shall be subjected to an annual test. The test shall be conducted by an approved surveyor or an approved testing or servicing facility. The test shall verify the correct programming of the ship static information, correct data exchange with connected sensors as well as verifying the radio performance by radio frequency measurement and on-air test using, e.g., a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). A copy of the test report shall be retained on board the ship. 2012 (transitional period until 31 Dec 2016) STCW - Manila Conference The Manila Amendments of STCW include a lot of changes e.g.: adaptation of rest time hours to ILO-180 and MLC, approved Bridge Resource Management knowledges for navigational watch officers, new ECDIS approved training requirements for navigational watch officers,... Although the amendments enter into force at the beginning of next year there is a big transitional period until 31 December 2016. But finally any endorsement of training certificats as well as the issuance of new Certificates of Competency (CoC) is a matter of Flagstates. Owners/Operators should observe corresponding flagstate circulars in this regard where national rules will be laid down or should contact their flagstate administrations for national action dates. - for all cargo ships over 400gt. - for all cargo ships over 150gt. - for all ships. Emergency MSC.256(84) Ships shall be provided with a - for cargo
Towing Procedures Gas Measurement and Detection V (Special Area) Material Safety Data Sheet for I Cargoes and Fuel 2012 ship-specific emergency towing procedure. Such a procedure shall be carried aboard the ship for use in emergency situations and shall be based on existing arrangements and equipment available on board the ship. 2012 MSC.291(87)... carriage requirement for portable instruments for oxygen measuring for tankers are included in regulation II-2/4.5.7.1. 1 May MEPC 60th Session Since 1993 the "Wider Carribean Region" was designated as Special Area under MARPOL Annex V but this regulation has not taken effekt because of missing port reception facilities within this area. Now the local states meet the criteria of sufficient reception capacity and the date on which the Regulation shall take effekt has been set by MEPC60 to 1 May. Ship Owners and Operators should advise their ship's crews about changed requirements on garbage disposal when sailing in that region. SOLAS /5-1, MSC.239(83) MSC.286(86) - MSDS Ships carrying I cargoes and marine fuel oils shall be provided with a Material Safety Data Sheet prior to the loading of such cargoes or fuels based on the recommendations developed by the Organization. ships. - new and existing tankers - for all ships. all ships MSC.150(77) has been superseded by MSC.286(86). MSC.239(83) - Amendments to SOLAS take effect on. Amendment to SOLAS II-2 Reg.19 (Dangerous Goods) MSC.269(85) Amendments to SOLAS Ships carrying Dangerous Goods have to observe some amendments in Regulation 19, e.g. issuance of new DOC for DG, Changes in Table 19.3 and other minor amendments. carrying DG Amendment to MARPOL, Annex I (Ship-to-Ship Operation Plan) Revised MARPOL, MEPC.186(59) I, New Chapter 8 MEPC.187(59) I Every Oil Tanker of 150 gt and upwards has to hold a Ship-to- Ship Operations Plan, approved by the Administration. New definitions has been added for Oil Residue (Sludge), Oil Residue (Sludge) Tank, Oily - all oil tankers of 150 gt upwards not after 1 January
Annex I International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code (IMSBC Code) MSC.268(85) IMSBC Code MSC.269(85) Amendments to SOLAS Bilge Water and Oily Bilge Water Holding Tank. Further, prohibited pumping operations between bilge system and sludge tanks and the dealing with the disposal of oil residues (sludge) are described. Finally amendments of the Oil Record Book are required. BC Code will be replaced by the IMSBC Code and becomes mandatory for all ships carrying solid bulk cargoes carrying solid bulk cargoes Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) SOLAS, Amendments 2008/2009, Chapter V, Regulation 19 seemsc.282(86) SOLAS, Amendments 2008/2009, Chapter V, Regulation 19 seemsc.282(86) The purpose of a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) is to monitor bridge activity and detect operator disability which could lead to marine accidents. The system monitors the awareness of the Officer of the Watch (OOW) and automatically alerts the Master or another qualified OOW if for any reason the OOW becomes incapable of performing the OOW's duties. This purpose is achieved by a series of indications and alarms to alert first the OOW and, if he is not responding, then to alert the Master or another qualified OOW. Additionally, the BNWAS may provide the OOW with a means of calling for immediate assistance, if required. For more info refer to: www.bnwas.com and IMO Resolution MSC.128(75) - Performance Standards for BNWAS (89 kb) Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) means a navigation information system which with adequate back-up arrangements can be accepted as complying with the up-to-date chart required by regulations V/19 and V/27 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended, by displaying selected information from a system electronic navigational chart (SENC) with positional information from navigation sensors to assist the mariner in route planning and route monitoring, and if required - cargo ships of 500gt up to 3000gt,, not 1st survey - cargo ships of 3,000gt and upwards,, not 2012 (for smaller ships and other ship types refer to SOLAS) - tankers of 3,000gt and upwards, 2012, not 2015 - cargo ships of 50,000gt and upwards,, not
Ozone Depleting Substances 1 July 2010 Revised MARPOL Annex MSC.176(58) Adult Lifejackets 1 July 2010 Revised SOLAS Ch.III, Reg.7, Para 2.1.5 MSC.201(81) Risk Assessment 1 July 2010 Revised ISM Code 2010 Edition MSC.273(85) display additional navigationrelated information. Refer to: MSC.232(82)- Revised Performance Standards for ECDIS "... Each ship holding an IAPP Certificate shall maintain a list of equipment containing ozone depleting substances or an Ozon Depleting Substances Record Book when fitted with rechargeable systems which contain ozon depleting substances." "if the adult lifejackets provided are not designed to fit persons weighting up to 140 kg and with a chest girth of up to 1,750 mm, a sufficient number of suitable accessories shall be available on board to allow them to be secured to such persons." - Safety Management Objectives should assess all identified risks to its ships, personnel and the environment and establish appropriate safeguards... - The Company should establish procedures, plans and instructions, including checklists as appropriate, for key shipboard operations concerning the safety of the personnel, ship and protection of the environment... - The Company should identify potential emergency shipboard situations, and establish procedures to respond to them... 2016 - cargo ships of 20,000gt up to 50,000gt,, not 2017 - cargo ships of 10,000gt up to 20,000gt,, not 2018 Volatile Organic 1 July 2010 Revised MARPOL Tankers carrying crude oild, are - crude oil
Compound Management Plan Annex MEPC.176(58) required to have on board and implement a Volatile Organic Compound Management Plan approved by the Administration tankers - (gas carriers) MARSIG has created an own VOC plan based on MEPC.185(59) China - Requirement to contract with a local clean up contractor 1 March 2010 Regulations of the People's Republic of China source: Swedish Club Circular operators of ships must conclude a pollution cleanup operation contract with an approved pollution cleanup company - ships carrying polluting and hazardous liquid in bulk - other ships of above 10,000 GT IMDG Code Amdt. 34-08 2010 IMDG Code, GGVSee, VkBl. 26/2009 Regulations for the transport of Dangerous Goods. carrying Dangerous Goods 2 separate CO2 release stations Emergency Towing Procedures General Permit for vessel's in US trade first schedules dry-docking after 1 January 2010 2010 19 September 2009 FSS Code Ch.5, 2.2.2 MSC.256(84) Federal Register Notice, Vol 73, No.249 Ships built 2002 and fitted with a fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system for the protection of machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms shall be provided with 2 separate controls for releasing CO2 into a protected space. Ships shall be provided with a ship-specific emergency towing procedure. Such a procedure shall be carried aboard the ship for use in emergency situations and shall be based on existing arrangements and equipment available on board the ship. summary of permit requirements: 19 December 2008 - publication of final General Permit regulations, 6 February 2009 - date effective, 19 February 2009 - requirements for inspections, recordkeeping and reporting to be met, 19 June 2009 - start submission period for Notice of Intent, 19 September 2009 - Deadline for submission of Notice of Intent! For the transitional period from now until 19 September 2009 all vessels are provisionally covered by General Permit, but requirements for recordkeeping and reporting have to be observed! built before 1 July 2002 - for tankers - for passenger ships all ships Revised SOLAS V/19,... in addition to the general applies to all
Performance Standards for ECDIS 2009 MSC.232(82) requirements set out in resolution A.694(17), the presentation requirements set out in resolution MSC.191(79), ECDIS equipment should meet the requirements of these standards and follow the relevant guidelines on ergonomic principles adopted by the Organization ECDIS equipment like dedicated standalone workstation or multifunction workstation as part if an INS Company and Registered Owner ID Number Amendments to Damage Stability Requirements Long Range Identification and Tracking System Bunkers Convention Sewage Prevention Anti Fouling Systems 2009 2009 31 December 2008 21 November 2008 27 September 2008 17 September 2008 SOLAS XI-1/3-1, MSC.194(80) SOLAS II-1, MSC.194(80) SOLAS XI-2/14, MSC.202(81) Bunkers Convention IV MEPC.115(51) Intern.Conventionon the control of harmful antifouling every company and registered owner shall be provided with an identification number which conforms to the IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme adopted by the Organization. The company identification number shall be inserted on the certificates and certified copies thereof issued under regulation IX/4 and section A/19.2 or A/19.4 of the ISPS Code. different requirements as per MSC.194(80)... shall be fitted with a system to automatically transmit information to enable, subject to the provisions of paragraph 5, the identification and tracking of the ship by Contructing Governments... requires to maintain insurance or other financial security, such as the guarantee of a bank or similar financial institution, to cover the liability of the registered owner for pollution damage in an amount equal to the limits of liability under the applicable national or international limitation regime, but in all cases, not exceeding an amount calculated in accordance with the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, as amended. approved sewage treatment plant, approved sewage comminuting and desinfecting system or sewage holding tank; certification process... more ships must remove organotin anti-fouling systems from the hull or apply a sealer coat; all ships request of such ID Numbers at Lloyd's Register Fairplay all new ships (cargo ships over 80m) all vessels, except ships certified for operations exclusively in sea area A1 all ships over 1,000 gross tonnage all ships all ships of 400gt and above
systems on ships certification and anti-fouling record required without annual or intermediate surveys Automatic Identification System (AIS) Water Level Detectors Further EU Regulation 782/2003 has to be observed which requires TBT free coatings since 2008! 1 July 2008 SOLAS V-Reg.19 ships must be fitted with an AIS all ships before 2002 and not engaged in international voyages 2007 SOLAS II-1/23-3 MSC.194(80)... shall be fitted with water level detectors until the first intermediate or renewal survey after 1 Jan 2007 not later than 31 Dec 2009 existing single hold cargo ships other than bulk carriers before 1 Jan 2007 Regulation Implementation on Sulphur Content of Marine Fuel (applicable to ships which are not fitted with an exhaust gas cleaning system) Type of Fuel / Type of Machinery Trade Area Sulphur Content Regulation any Marine Fuel worldwide 4.5% m/m Marine Diesel Oil (MDO: DMB and DMC) Marine Gas Oil (MGO: DMX and DMA) Marine Gas Oil (MGO) and Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) Main / Auxiliary Engines / Boilers EU Waters 1.5% m/m EU Directive 2005/33 EU Waters 0.1% m/m EU Directive 1999/32 within 24 nm of California Shore within 24 nm of California Shore to be operated with MDO / MGO only 1.5% m/m California Air Resource Board MGO (DMA) 1.5 % m/m MDO (DMB) 0.5 % m/m California Air Resource Board any Marine Fuel at all EU Berths 0.1% m/m EU Directive 2005/33 any Marine Fuel all EU Inland Waterways 0.1% m/m EU Directive 2005/33 any Marine Fuel any Marine Fuel SOx Emission Control Areas (SECA): North Sea, Baltic Sea, English Channel Nord American Emission Control Area 1.0% m/m Revised 1.0% m/m Revised Entry into Force 1 August (date effective 1 August 2012)
any Marine Fuel worldwide 3.5% m/m Main / Auxiliary Engines / Boilers any Marine Fuel any Marine Fuel within 24 nm of California Shore to be operated with MDO / MGO only US Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area (Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands) SOx Emission Control Areas (SECA) MGO (DMA) 1.0 % m/m MDO (DMB) 0.5 % m/m CARB Marine Note 2- (562 kb) CARB Marine Note 3- (158 kb) CARB Marine Note 4- (142 kb) CARB Marine Note 5- (28 kb) 1.0% m/m IMO MEPC.62 Summary 0.1% m/m Revised any Marine Fuel worldwide 0.5% m/m Revised 2012 1 August 2012 (date effective 2014) 2015 expected 2020 Timetable for installation of treatment systems (after BW Convention is entered into force) Ballast Capacity less than 1,500 m3 1,500-5,000 m3 more than 5,000 m3 before 2009 exchange or treatment until 2016, treatment only from 2016 exchange or treatment until 2014, treatment only from 2014 exchange or treatment until 2016, treatment only from 2016 2009+ treatment only treatment only 2009- exchange or treatment until 2016, treatment only from 2016 2012+ treatment only