DNV SERVING THE MARITIME INDUSTRY Statutory update 15 November 2012

Statutory update
Keeping updated on new and retroactive requirements from IMO/ ILO can be a chal lenge. Hence we have made a summary with the most important IMO/ ILO requirements entering into force from 1st January 2013 to 1st January 2014. Afull overview can be found in Requirement Explorer TM which you can access through DNV Exchange. This information is recommended to Technical, Safety, Quality and Operation departments of shipping companies, but there is also information relevant for yards and newbuilding departments. We hope you will find the information useful. Should you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at flag.state.group@dnv.com.

AMENDMENTS THAT ENTER INTO FORCE 1ST JANUARY 2013 TO 1ST JANUARY 2014

Convention/ Code Res. MSC.81(70)

Regulation Part 1, item 6.9.3 and 6.9.4

Date of entry into force 2013-01-01

Applicable to Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2013-01-01. Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2013-01-01. All cargo vessels and passenger vessels.

Subject Para.s 6.9.3 and 6.9.4 replaced with text giving more details for testing of operating mechanism and release mechanism on lifeboats. Applicable to equipment installed on or after 2013-01-01. The new sub-para. .5 introduce test of second release mechanism on lifeboats. Applicable to equipment installed on or after 2013-01-01. Existing lifeboat on-load release mechanisms not complying with new paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 to 4.4.7.6.6 (hook stability, locking devices and hydrostatic interlock) of the LSA Code, as amended by res. MSC.320(89), to be replaced with equipment complying with the amended Code. Guidelines, MSC.1/Circ.1392, for evaluation and replacement has been developed. New para.s 4, .5 and .6 are inserted giving requirements to hook stability, locking devices and if provided, hydrostatic interlocks. More design criteria for lifeboat release gear mechanisms (release criteria, hydrostatic interlocks, operation of the release mechanisms, reset process etc.). The paragraph 4.4.7.6 is amended with new para.s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15 and 16. The existing paragraphs .1 to .9 are renumbered.

Res. MSC.81(70)

Part 1, item 6.9.5 (new subpara. .5) III/1.5 (new para. .5)

2013-01-01

SOLAS

2013-01-01 First drydocking after 2014-07-01, at latest by 201907-01.

LSA Code

4.4.7.6 (new sub-para.s .4, .5 and .6) 4.4.7.6 (new sub-para.s .and renumbering)

2013-01-01

All cargo vessels and passenger vessels. Life boat release mechanisms. Cargo vessels and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2013-01-01. Lifeboat release mechanisms.

LSA Code

2013-01-01

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AMENDMENTS THAT ENTER INTO FORCE 1ST JANUARY 2013 TO 1ST JANUARY 2014 (CONTINUED)

Convention/ Code IMSBC Code

Regulation Appendix 1

Date of entry into force 2013-01-01 Formal effective date.

Applicable to All cargo vessels, GT >= 500.

Subject In Appendix 1, Individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes, some schedules have been modified and some new schedules have been introduced. The most important new schedule is Wood products general, classified as a Group B cargo. Annex IV has been amended introducing Special Area (the Baltic Sea) regulating the discharge of sewage from passenger ships. Discharge is prohibited in this area except for ships that have an operative approved sewage treatment plant (STP), type approved to the new standard, Res. MEPC.227(64).

MARPOL

Annex IV (sewage), Reg. 1, 11 & 12

2013-01-01 To be complied with from 2016-01-01.

Passenger vessels, contract date >= 201601-01. This regulation applies if building contract >= 2016-01-01, or in the absence of building contract, if keel-laid >= 2016-01-01. Delivery date is not relevant in this respect. Passenger vessels, contract date <= 201512-31. This regulation applies if building contract <= 2015-12-31 and if delivery >= 2018-01-01. Keellaying date is not relevant in this respect. Passenger vessels, contract date <= 201512-31. This regulation applies if building contract <= 2015-12-31 and if delivery date <= 2017-12-31. All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels. All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels. Vessels trading in US Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area.

MARPOL

Annex IV (sewage), Reg. 1, 11 & 12

2013-01-01 To be complied with from 2016-01-01.

Annex IV has been amended introducing Special Area (the Baltic Sea) regulating the discharge of sewage from passenger ships. Discharge is prohibited in this area except for ships that have an operative approved sewage treatment plant (STP), type approved to the new standard, Res. MEPC.227(64).

MARPOL

Annex IV (sewage), Reg. 1, 11 & 12

2013-01-01 To be complied with from 2018-01-01.

Annex IV has been amended introducing Special Area (the Baltic Sea) regulating the discharge of sewage from passenger ships. Discharge is prohibited in this area except for ships that have an operative approved sewage treatment plant (STP), type approved to the new standard, Res. MEPC.227(64). Annex V has been revised further, limiting the discharge of garbage. The Garbage Record Book form has been updated accordingly. The designation of the US Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) for NOx and SOx. The sulphur (SOx) requirements within this ECA take effect on 2014-01-01, as per MEPC.1/Circ.755. Ships powered by propulsion boilers as described in Reg. 14.4.4 are exempted from the North America and US Caribbean Sea ECA SOx requirements until 2020-01-01. New chapter introducing mandatory energy efficiency measures.

MARPOL

Annex V (revised) Annex VI, Reg. 13.6, 14.3 & 14.4.4.

2013-01-01

MARPOL

2013-01-01

MARPOL

Annex VI, Ch. 4 (new Ch.)

2013-01-01

All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, GT >= 400.

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AMENDMENTS THAT ENTER INTO FORCE 1ST JANUARY 2013 TO 1ST JANUARY 2014 (CONTINUED)

Convention/ Code MARPOL

Regulation

Date of entry into force

Applicable to Cargo vessels, GT >= 2000, contract date >= 2013-01-01. This regulation applies if building contract >= 201301-01, or in the absence of building contract, if keel-laid >= 2013-07-01, or in any case if delivery date >= 2015-01-01. The regulations also applies to major conversions.

Subject Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) to be calculated for certain cargo vessels. Applicable for: bulk carriers, gas carriers, tankers, container ships, general cargo ships, refrigerated cargo carriers and combination carriers with specified DWT as described in the regulation text. See also DNV Technical eNewsletter, 14 May 2012 Energy efficiency

Annex VI, Ch. 2013-01-01 4. Reg. 20 & 21 (new Ch. & Reg)

MARPOL

Annex VI, Ch. 4 Reg. 22 (new Ch. & Reg.)

2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, HSC/ At initial survey DSC and passenger before the new vessels, GT >= 400. ship is put in service, or at first intermediate or renewal survey after the enter into force date for existing vessels. 2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels. International Energy Efficiency Certificate. All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels. All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, GT >= 100. Cargo vessels, keel-laid <= 2011-06-30, GT >= 500, GT <= 2999.

Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) to be developed and kept on board. This may be incorporated in the ISM documentation.

MARPOL

Annex VI, Appendix VIII (new appendix)

International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate introduced.

MARPOL

Revised Annex V Revised Annex V, Reg. 10 V/19.2.2.3.4 (new subpara.3.4)

2013-01-01

2012 Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V has been developed, and revokes Res. MEPC.59(33), as amended by MEPC.92(45). 2012 Guidelines for the development of garbage management plans has been developed further, and revokes Res. MEPC.71(38). Bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) required and shall be in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea.

MARPOL

2013-01-01

SOLAS

2013-07-01 (expected) First safety equipment survey after. 2013-07-01 (expected)

SOLAS

V/19.2.10.3 (new subpara.10.3)

Bulk carriers and nontanker/ -bulk cargo vessels, keel-laid >= 2013-07-01, GT >= 10000. All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels.

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) required, i.e. no longer only an option, it has become mandatory

MARPOL

Annex I, Reg. 38.3 & 38.4 (new para. .3 & .4)

2013-08-01 (expected)

Requirements for reception facilities may be satisfied through Regional arrangements for Small Island Developing States. In such cases, Regional Reception Facilities Plan to be developed by the parties participating in the regional arrangement.

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AMENDMENTS THAT ENTER INTO FORCE 1ST JANUARY 2013 TO 1ST JANUARY 2014 (CONTINUED)

Convention/ Code MARPOL

Regulation Annex II, Reg. 18.2 (new para. .2)

Date of entry into force 2013-08-01 (expected)

Applicable to All chemical tankers. Covers also NLS tankers.

Subject Requirements for reception facilities may be satisfied through Regional arrangements for Small Island Developing States. In such cases, Regional Reception Facilities Plan to be developed by the parties participating in the regional arrangement. Requirements for reception facilities may be satisfied through Regional arrangements for Small Island Developing States. In such cases, Regional Reception Facilities Plan to be developed by the parties participating in the regional arrangement. Requirements for reception facilities may be satisfied through Regional arrangements for Small Island Developing States. In such cases, Regional Reception Facilities Plan to be developed by the parties participating in the regional arrangement. Requirements for reception facilities may be satisfied through Regional arrangements for Small Island Developing States. In such cases, Regional Reception Facilities Plan to be developed by the parties participating in the regional arrangement. Para. 2.2.4 has been replaced by 2.2.4.1 & 2.2.4.2 to give a better overview about requirements to onboard tests. Para. 2.2.5.1:has been replaced to give more details on how to apply NOx reducing devices.

MARPOL

Annex IV, Reg. 12.1 (new para. .1)

2013-08-01 (expected)

All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels. All ships certified to carry > 15 persons. All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels.

MARPOL

Annex V, Reg. 8.2 (new para. .8)

2013-08-01 (expected)

MARPOL

Annex VI, Reg. 17.1 (new para. .1)

2013-08-01 (expected)

All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels.

NOx Technical Code 2008

Ch.2, para. 2.2.4 replaced by 2.2.4.1 & 2.2.4.2

2013-08-01 (expected)

All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, GT >= 400. Applies to all diesel engines with output of more than 130 kW and installed on or after 2010-07-01. All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels.

MLC 2006

2013-08-20

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 enters into force.

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AMENDMENTS THAT ENTER INTO FORCE 1ST JANUARY 2013 TO 1ST JANUARY 2014 (CONTINUED)

Convention/ Code SOLAS

Regulation II-1/8-1

Date of entry into force 2014-01-01 (expected)

Applicable to Passenger vessels, keellaid >= 2014-01-01.

Subject New sub-para. .3 added which requires onboard stability computer or shore-based support to provide stability calculation for safe return to port after flooding. The new sub-para .4 states that the five-yearly overload test of free-fall lifeboat release systems can be done either with only operating crew on board, or by a simulated launching in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1. Replaced with a new paragraph instructing the Administration to establish appropriate minimum safe manning following a transparent procedure.

SOLAS

III/20.11.2.4 (new sub-para. .4)

2014-01-01 (expected)

All cargo vessels. Free-fall lifeboat.

SOLAS

V/14.2

2014-01-01 (expected) 2014-01-01 (expected) 2014-01-01 (expected)

All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels.

SOLAS

VI/5-1 (new reg.) VII/4

All cargo vessels. Carriage New regulation 5-1 prohibiting blending of bulk of bulk liquid cargoes. liquid cargoes and production processes during sea voyages. All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels. Carriage of dangerous goods. All bulk carriers and oil tankers. All HSC/ DSC. Regulation replaced with new text clarifying that transport documentation shall be in accordance with the IMDG Code. Guidelines for enhanced survey program has been replaced by the 2011 ESP Code (adopted by A.1049(27)). Sub-para. .1 replaced with new text clarifying that annual test of EPIRB both for passenger craft and cargo craft shall be carried out at intervals within 3months before the expiry date, or 3 months before or after the anniversary date, of the HSC Safety Certificate. The existing text of Ch. 6 is modified. The new Ch.6 defines more in detail the minimum requirements for such foam system. Fire and component testing are now required for both inside air foam systems and conventional high expansion foam system, hence type approval certificate according to IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1384 is required for all such system when the FSS Code is in force. New sentence included describing permitted systems for control stations, where water may cause damage to essential equipment. Minor changes throughout the Code.

SOLAS

SOLAS

XI-1/2

2014-01-01 (expected) 2014-01-01 (expected)

HSC Code 2000

Ch. 14.15.10.1

FSS Code

Ch. 6

2014-01-01 (expected)

Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2014-01-01.

FSS Code

Ch. 8.2.1.1

2014-01-01 (expected) 2014-01-01 (expected)

Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2014-01-01. All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels. Ships carrying dangerous goods. All cargo vessels and passenger vessels.

IMDG Code

LL

Annex B/ Annex II/ Reg. 47

2014-01-01 (expected)

New definition of the northern boundary of the Southern Winter Seasonal Zone.

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