IMO Convention2016

IMO Conventions,
Codes and
Amendments
Mandatory requirements entering into force
between 2014 and 2025
Updated to April 2016
IMO Conventions,
Codes and
Amendments
Mandatory requirements entering
into force between
2014 and 2025
Updated to
April 2016
IMO CONVENTIONS, CODES AND AMENDMENTS

April 2016
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INTRODUCTION
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is a specialised agency established by the United
Nations in 1948 to deal the safety of life at sea and pollution prevention.
Since its establishment, the IMO has adopted nearly 50 conventions, numerous protocols and
amendments, and well over 800 codes and recommendations, covering a wide range of subjects. It
is sufficient to mention SOLAS, MARPOL and Load Line Conventions to illustrate the importance of
the IMO in worldwide maritime activities.
In addition, the IMO has developed a number of amendments to existing instruments.
RINA has always taken an active role in the IMO technical subcommittees, the Maritime Safety
Committee (MSC) and the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).
This publication contains a summary of the mandatory requirements adopted by IMO (e.g.
amendments to SOLAS, MARPOL and other IMO conventions and codes) up to and including
those adopted in November 2015 at A29, entering into force between 2014 and 2025, listed in
chronological order with respect to their application date. Adopted mandatory instruments for which
dates of entry into force have yet to be established, have also been included.
Reference to the previous editions of this publication should be made for mandatory
requirements that entered into force prior to 1 January 2014.
Three different indexes have been inserted to help readers to better identify the requirements of
interest to them:
1.
a chronological index with respect to the application date of the requirements;
2.
an alphabetical index with respect to the IMO mandatory instruments; and
3.
a ship-type index, for new and existing ships respectively, showing the requirements
applicable to each ship type at a given date.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
SHIP-TYPE INDEX
NOTES
LEGEND
PART 1 MANDATORY
REQUIREMENTS ENTERING INTO
FORCE BETWEEN 2014 AND 2025
PART 2 - MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
WITH ENTRY INTO FORCE DATE
PENDING
CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX
(with respect to the application dates)
PART 1 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS ENTERING INTO FORCE BETWEEN 2014 AND
2025 ............................................................................................................................................. 20
2014 ............................................................................................................................................. 21
DATE OF FIRST IOPP RENEWAL SURVEY AFTER 2014 ANNIVERSARY DATE OF DELIVERY* .......... 21
BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND
MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS) ......................................... 21
New convention not yet in force
21
1 JANUARY 2014 ................................................................................................................................ 23

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 23
2012 Amendments (first set)
23
2011 ESP CODE .......................................................................................................................... 24

Entry into force
24
FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM)....................................... 24

24
2000 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFT).......... 25

2012 Amendments
25
IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS) .................................... 25

2012 Amendments
25
LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 .................................................................................................. 26

26
MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 26

Revised Annex III Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in
packaged form
26
2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from
ships
27
1 JUNE 2014 ....................................................................................................................................... 28

IBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF
SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK) ....................................................... 28
2012 Amendments
28
1 JULY 2014 ....................................................................................................................................... 29

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 29
2009 Amendments
2011 Amendments
2012 Amendments (second set)
29
30
30

33

35
CODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPS .......................................................................... 35

Entry into force
35
SOLAS PROTOCOL 1978 ............................................................................................................ 36

2012 Amendments
36
SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988 ............................................................................................................ 37

2012 Amendments
37
CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS) ............................... 37

2013 Amendments
37
1 OCTOBER 2014 ............................................................................................................................... 39

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 39
2013 Amendments to Annex I Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil
39
2015 ............................................................................................................................................. 40
1 JANUARY 2015 ................................................................................................................................ 40

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 40
2013 Amendments
40
40

2013 Amendments
41

2013 Amendments
42
IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES)................................ 43

2013 Amendments
43
ISM CODE (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT) ........................................................ 44

2013 Amendments
44
CODE FOR RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS .......................................................................... 44

Entry into force
44

2013 Amendments
45
MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 45

Revised Annex VI Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships
45
ships
46
46
2013 Amendments to Annex II Regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid
substances in bulk
46
1 JULY 2015 ....................................................................................................................................... 48

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 48
2009 Amendments
48
MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 48

ships
48
1 SEPTEMBER 2015 ............................................................................................................................ 51

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 51
ships (first set)
51
NOx TECHNICAL CODE ............................................................................................................. 53

2014 Amendments to the revised NOx Technical Code
53
2016 ............................................................................................................................................. 55
DATE OF FIRST IOPP RENEWAL SURVEY AFTER 2016 ANNIVERSARY DATE OF DELIVERY* .......... 55
MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS) ......................................... 55
55
1 JANUARY 2016 ................................................................................................................................ 57

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 57
2013 Amendments
57
58
58
2011 ESP CODE .......................................................................................................................... 62

62

2014 Amendments
64
IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS) .................................... 64

2014 Amendments
64

2014 Amendments
65
LSA CODE (INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE) .................................................... 65

2014 Amendments
65
MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 66

2014 Amendments to the Annex I Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil (first set) 66
2014 Amendments to the Annex II Regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid
substances in bulk
67
2014 Amendments to the revised Annex III Regulations for the prevention of pollution by
harmful substances in packaged form (first set)
67
2014 Amendments to the Annex IV Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from
ships
67
2014 Amendments to the Annex V Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from
ships
67
2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV Regulations for the prevention of pollution by
sewage from ships
68
ships (first set)
69

SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK) ....................................................... 70
2014 Amendments
70
STCW CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION

AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERES)............................................................................. 71
2014 Amendments
71
STCW CODE (CODE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND

WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS) ........................................................................................ 72
2014 Amendments
72
1 MARCH 2016 ................................................................................................................................... 73

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 73
ships (first set)
73
2014 Amendments to the Annex I Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil (second
set)
74
2014 Amendments to the Annex III Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful
substances in package form (second set)
74
2014 Amendments to the Annex VI Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships
(second set)
75
1 JULY 2016 ....................................................................................................................................... 76

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 76
2009 Amendments
76
76
77
2011 ESP CODE .......................................................................................................................... 78

78
IGC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF

SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK).................................................................... 78
2014 Amendments
78
2017 ............................................................................................................................................. 81
1 JANUARY 2017 ................................................................................................................................ 81
SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 81
2013 Amendments
2015 Amendments
81
81
82
IGF CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR SHIPS USING GASES OR OTHER
LOW-FLASHPOINT FUELS) ....................................................................................................... 84
Entry into force
84
IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES)................................ 85

2015 Amendments
85
POLAR CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS) .... 86
Entry into force
86
SOLAS PROTOCOL 1978 ............................................................................................................ 87

2015 Amendments
87
SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988 ............................................................................................................ 88

2015 Amendments
88
MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 88

88
2015 Amendments to Annex II Regulations for the control of pollution of noxious liquid
substances in bulk
89
sewage from ships
89
2015 Amendments to the Annex V Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from
ships
89
STCW CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION

AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERES)............................................................................. 90
2015 Amendments
90

WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS) ........................................................................................ 91
2014 Amendments
2015 Amendments
91
91
1 JULY 2017 ....................................................................................................................................... 93

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 93
2009 Amendments
2015 Amendments
93
93
94
2018 ............................................................................................................................................. 95
1 JANUARY 2018 ................................................................................................................................ 95
SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 95
2013 Amendments
95
95
INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS (POLAR CODE) .... 96
Entry into force
96
MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 96

sewage from ships
96
1 JULY 2018 ....................................................................................................................................... 98

SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 98
2009 Amendments
98
98
2019 ............................................................................................................................................. 99
1 JULY 2019 ....................................................................................................................................... 99
SOLAS 1974 ................................................................................................................................. 99
2011 Amendments
99
99
1 SEPTEMBER 2019 .......................................................................................................................... 100

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 100
ships (first set)
100
2020 ........................................................................................................................................... 102

1 JANUARY 2020 .............................................................................................................................. 102
MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 102
Revised Annex VI Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships
102
ships
103
1 JULY 2020 ..................................................................................................................................... 104

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 104
104
2021 ........................................................................................................................................... 105
1 JANUARY 2021 .............................................................................................................................. 105

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 105
2015 Amendments
105
MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 105

2014 Amendments to the Annex I Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil
105

SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK) ..................................................... 106
2014 Amendments
106
JULY 2021 ........................................................................................................................................ 108

SOLAS 1974 ............................................................................................................................... 108
2015 Amendments
108
IGC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF

SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK).................................................................. 108
2014 Amendments
108
2025 ........................................................................................................................................... 110

1 JANUARY 2025 .............................................................................................................................. 110
MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 110
ships
110
PART 2 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS WITH ENTRY INTO FORCE DATE PENDING ... 111
MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS) ....................................... 112
New convention
112
CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS) ............................. 117

1993 Amendments
117
HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY

SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009..................................................................................... 117
New convention
117
LOAD LINES CONVENTION 1966 ........................................................................................... 122

2013 Amendments
122
SFV-P 1977 (TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF

FISHING VESSELS) ................................................................................................................... 123
1993 Protocol to the Convention
123
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
(with respect to the mandatory IMO Instruments)
B
BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL
AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS)
New Convention not yet in force Date of first IOPP renewal survey after 2014
anniversary date of delivery
New Convention not yet in force Date of first IOPP renewal survey after 2016
anniversary date of delivery
New Convention Date pending
21
55
112
C
CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS)
2013 Amendments 1 July 2014
1993 Amendments Date pending
37
117
E
INTERNATIONAL CODE ON THE ENHANCED PROGRAMME OF INSPECTIONS
DURING SURVEYS OF BULK CARRIERS AND OIL TANKERS, 2011 (2011 ESP
CODE)
Entry into force 1 January 2014
2014 Amendments (first set) 1 January 2016
2014 Amendments (second set) 1 July 2016
24
62
78
F
FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM)
2014 Amendments 1 January 2016
24
33
64
10
H
1994 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED
CRAFT)
41
2000 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED

CRAFT)
25
42
HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE

ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009
New Convention Date pending
SAFE
AND
117
I
IBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK)
2012 Amendments 1 June 2014
28
70
106
IGC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND

EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK)
78
108
IGF CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR SHIPS USING GASES

OR OTHER LOW-FLASHPOINT FUELS)
84
11
IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS)

25
64
IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES)

43
85
ISM CODE (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT)

44
L
LOAD LINES CONVENTION 1966
2013 Amendments Date pending
122
LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988

26
35
45
65
LSA CODE (INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE)

65
M
MARPOL 73/78
Revised Annex III Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in
packaged form 1 January 2014
2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI Regulations for the prevention of air pollution
from ships 1 January 2014
2013 Amendments to the revised Annex I Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil
1 October 2014
Revised Annex VI Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships 1 January
12
26
27
39
2015
2013 Amendments to the revised Annex I Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil
1 January 2015
substances in bulk 1 January 2015
from ships 1 July 2015
from ships (first set) 1 September 2015
2014 Amendments to Annex I Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil (first set)
1 January 2016
substances in bulk
2014 Amendments to revised Annex III Regulations for the prevention of pollution by
harmful substances in packaged form (first set)
sewage from ships
2014 Amendments to the Annex V Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage
sewage from ships 1 January 2016
from ships (first set) 1 January 2016
from ships (first set) 1 March 2016
2014 Amendments to Annex I Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil (second
set) 1 March 2016
2014 Amendments to Annex III Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful
substances in packaged form (second set) 1 March 2016
2014 Amendments to Annex VI Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships
(second set) 1 March 2016
2015 Amendments to Annex I Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil 1
January 2017
substances in bulk
sewage from ships
2015 Amendments to the Annex V Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage
sewage from ships 1 January 2018
from ships (first set) 1 September 2019
Revised Annex VI Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships 1 January
2020
2014 Amendments to Annex I Regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil 1
January 2021
13
45
46
46
46
48
51
66
67
68
69
73
74
74
75
88
89
96
100
102
103
105
110
N
NOx TECHNICAL CODE
2014 Amendments to the revised NOx Technical Code 1 September 2015
53
CODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPS

Entry into force 1 July 2014
35
P
POLAR CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR
WATERS)
86
96
R
CODE FOR RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS
44
S
SFV-P 1977 (TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE
SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS)
1993 Protocol to the Convention Date pending
123
SOLAS 1974
2012 Amendments (second set) 1 January 2015
14
23
29
30
30
40
40
48
57

2010 Amendments (first set) 1 July 2016
58
58
76
76
77
81
81
82
93
93
94
95
95
98
98
99
99
104
105
108
SOLAS PROTOCOL 1978

36
87
SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988

37
88

WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS)
72
91
91
STCW CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS

CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERES)
OF
TRAINING,
71
90
15
SHIP-TYPE INDEX
New ships
Application date
1 January 2014
All ship types

3, 8, 12, 14
General
Cargo
Ships
5, 11, 13
Ro-Ro
Cargo
Ships
Container
Ships
Bulk
Carriers
Oil Tankers
Chemical
Tankers
5, 11, 13
5, 11, 13
5, 6, 7, 11,
13
4, 6, 7
1 June 2014
1 July 2014
1 October 2014
1 January 2015
1 July 2015
1 September 2015
1 January 2016
1 March 2016
1 July 2016
1 January 2017
1 July 2017
1 January 2018
1 July 2018
1 July 2019
1 September 2019
1 January 2020
1 July 2020
1 January 2021
1 July 2021
1 January 2025
Date pending
Gas Carriers
High Speed
Craft
Offshore
Supply
Vessels
Other
ships
2, 5, 9, 11,
13
Ro-Ro
Passenger
Ships
2, 5, 9, 11,
13
10, 11,12, 13,

14
5, 11, 13
12, 14
23, 36
23, 29, 36
38
18, 24, 32,

34
38
43
46, 47, 49, 50
53
55, 57, 58, 59
Passenger
Ships
16
19, 20, 25, 26,
27, 28, 30, 31,
33, 35, 38, 39,
40, 41
43
44, 45, 49, 50
18, 24,
32, 34
48, 51
53, 54
55, 58, 59
18, 24,
29, 32, 34
53
57
18, 24,
32, 34, 42
18, 24, 32,

34
34, 37
34, 37
34
51
53, 54
48, 51
53, 54
51
53, 54
51
53, 54
51
53, 54
56, 57
53
56, 57
53
57
61, 64, 66, 75,

76, 77, 80, 81,
83, 85, 86, 87,
90
64, 66, 75, 76,

77, 87, 94, 95,
96
64, 65, 66, 75,

76, 77, 87
68, 71, 74,

88 , 91
68, 71, 74,

88, 91,
88, 91, 92
75, 88
92
97, 98
97, 98, 100
98, 100
98, 99, 100,

102
100
99, 102
63, 67, 69, 70,

72, 73, 89, 92
75, 78,
79, 88
75, 78,
79, 88
75, 88
75, 80, 81,

82, 83,84,
85, 88
99, 102
100
98, 100
100
100
104, 107, 108,
109, 110
107
107, 111, 112
118, 121, 125,

127
118, 121, 125,

127
106
114, 115, 116,
117, 122, 124,
128, 129, 130,
131, 132
135
105, 107
105, 107
105, 107
104, 107,
108, 109
121,123,
125, 127
119, 121,
125, 127
121, 125,
127
121, 123,
125, 127
118, 121, 125,

127
134
134
105
48
43
49, 50, 51
53, 54
55, 58, 59
105, 107
120, 126
119, 120,
126
124, 128, 129,

130
139
139
139
145, 146
146
121, 123,
125, 127
124, 128,
129, 130
141
143, 144
146
147, 148
150
145, 146
150
150
150
151
151
157
157
150
150
157
157
146
147, 148
147, 148,
150
152
155
A, C, D
157
B
157
B
A, B, C
16
157
A, C, D, E
SHIP-TYPE INDEX
Existing ships
Application date
2014
1 January 2014
All ship types
General
Cargo
Ships
Ro-Ro
Cargo
Ships
Container
Ships
Bulk
Carriers
5, 11, 13
5, 6, 7, 11,
13
Oil Tankers
3, 12, 14, 15
5, 11, 13
17, 21,
22
1 October 2014
1 January 2015
45, 49, 50
48
1 January 2016
1 March 2016
1 July 2016
1 January 2017
Ro-Ro
Passenger
Ships
5, 11, 13
4, 6, 7
5, 11, 13
5, 11, 13
17, 21,
22
17, 21, 22
17, 21, 22
17
17
17
18, 21, 22
18, 21, 22
High
Speed
Craft
1
10, 11, 12,
13, 14
Offshore
Supply
Vessels
5, 11, 13
12, 14, 15
38
17, 21, 22
38
48
49, 50
43
46, 47, 49,
50
48
52
52
Other
ships
1
55, 58
60
62, 63, 93
79, 88
79, 88
88
80, 81, 82,

83, 84, 85,
88
99, 101, 102
100
100
100
100
103, 105,
107
113, 121,
123, 125,
127
133
136
140
103,
105, 107
113,119,
121,125,
127
133
136
140
103, 105,
107
103, 107,
108
113, 121,
123, 125,
127
133
136
140
106
115, 117, 124,
128, 129, 130,
131, 132
137, 138
142
143, 144
1 January 2020
147, 148, 149
43
52
55, 58
60
1 July 2017
1 January 2018
1 July 2018
1 July 2019
1 January 2021
1 July 2021
Date pending
Passenger
Ships
16
19, 26, 28, 30,
31, 38, 40, 41
43
1 July 2015
1 September 2015
2016
Gas Carriers
1 June 2014
1 July 2014
Chemical
Tankers
113, 121,
125, 127
133
136
140
65, 76, 80, 81, 83,

85, 86, 90
65, 76, 94, 96
65, 76
88
88
88 , 93
88
93
100
100
99, 100,
101, 102
100
99, 101,
102
107, 108, 110
107
107, 111
113, 121, 125, 127
113, 121, 125,

127
113, 121, 125,

127
120, 126
119, 120,
126
124, 128,
129, 130
136
136
136
139
139
138, 139
153
55, 58
60
105
103, 105,
107
113, 121,
123, 125,
127
133
136
140
124, 128,
129, 130
138
147, 148
147, 148,
149
A, B, C
A, C, D, E
154
156
A, C, D
17
NOTES
Ship-type index: the numbers and letters shown in the ship-type index correspond to the set
of requirements described in Part 1 (the numbers) and Part 2 (the letters).
All ships: include all ship types other than high speed craft and other ships.
High speed craft: includes both passenger and cargo high speed craft.
Other ships: includes fixed and floating platforms, FPSOs (floating production, storage and
offloading facilities), FSUs (floating storage units), mobile offshore drilling units, stationary
vessels, nuclear passenger and cargo ships, fishing vessels, livestock carriers.
Constructed: means keel laid.
Application scheme: when requirements apply to new ships according to the following
scheme:
i. for which the building contract is placed on or after [date XXX]; or
ii. in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid on or after [date YYY]; or
iii. the delivery of which is on or after [date ZZZ]
it means that:
.1 if a building contract signing date occurs on or after date XXX, then, those requirements
apply;
.2 only in the absence of a building contract does the keel laying date criteria apply and, if
a ships keel laying date occurs on or after date YYY, then, those requirements apply; and
.3 regardless of the building contract signing date or keel laying date, if a ships delivery
date occurs on or after date ZZZ, then, those requirements apply except in the case
where the Administration has accepted that the delivery of the ships was delayed due to
unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the shipbuilder and the owner (refer to
Unified Interpretation of Unforeseen delay in the delivery of ships in MSC.1/Circ.1247
and MARPOL Annex I, Unified Interpretation 4). The delivery means the completion date
(day, month and year) of the survey on which the certificate is based (i.e. the initial survey
before the ship is put into service and certificate issued for the first time) as entered on the
relevant statutory certificates.
The date on which the building contract is placed for optional ships should be interpreted to
be the date on which the original building contract to construct the series of ships is signed
between the ship owner and the shipbuilder provided:
.1 the option for construction of the optional ship(s) is ultimately exercised within the
period of one year after the date of the original building contract for the series of ships;
and
.2 the optional ships are of the same design plans and constructed by the same
shipbuilder as that for the series of ships.
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LEGEND
Application date
Regulatory instrument to
which the requirements
belong (IMO conventions,
codes, etc.)
Amendments (identified by
the date of their adoption)
or new entries (identified by
the title of the IMO
instrument)
Short description of the

requirements
Number
or
letter
identifying one or more
requirements having the
same application field
Application field: ships to

which the requirements
apply
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PART 1
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS ENTERING
INTO FORCE BETWEEN 2014 AND 2025
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2014
Date of first IOPP renewal survey after 2014
anniversary date of delivery*
BWM CONVENTION (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR
THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS BALLAST
WATER AND SEDIMENTS)
1
The International Convention for the Control and Management of

ships Ballast Water and sediments (BWM Convention) was adopted
on 12 February 2004 by a Diplomatic Conference in order to regulate
and control ballast water management.
The BWM Convention will enter into force 12 months after the date
on which not less than 30 States, the combined merchant fleets of
which constitute not less than 35% of the GT of the worlds merchant
shipping, have become parties to it.
For the management of ballast water, two main standards are:
D1: ballast water exchange with an efficiency of 95% volumetric
exchange (for ships exchanging ballast water by the pumpingthrough method, pumping through three times the volume of
each ballast tank shall be considered equivalent);
D2: allowable limits on viable organisms in ballast water to be
discharged, defined as maximum number and size per cubic
meter (less than 10 viable organisms per cubic meter greater
than or equal to 50 micrometers in minimum dimension and less
than 10 viable organisms per millilitre less than 50 micrometers
in minimum dimension and greater than or equal to 10
micrometers
in
minimum
dimension).
Ballast
water
management, in compliance with the D-2 standard, will be
performed by type approved systems.
The BWM Convention requires ships, constructed before 2009 with a
3
ballast water capacity between 1,500 and 5,000 m , inclusive, to
comply with D1 standard (i.e. ballast water exchange) from the date
of entry into force of the Convention until the first renewal survey
after:
the 2014 anniversary date of delivery of the ship; or
the entry into force of the Convention, if occurs later;
after which they shall comply with the D-2 standard (i.e. ballast water
treatment system).
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All ships
with a
ballast water
capacity
1.500 but
3
5.000 m /
Constructed
before 1
January
2009
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Resolution A.1088(28), adopted on 4 December 2013, describes the

above-mentioned implementation schedule and clarifies that the first
renewal survey is the one associated with the International Oil
Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate*.
* Recognizing that the BWM Convention shall not be amended before it enters into force, it is
likely that - as soon possible after entry into force of the BWM Convention - Regulation B-3
will be amended consistently with the implementation scheme set in the Res. A.1088(28).
However from the entry into force of the Convention and until the entry into force of the
amendments - Flag Administrations have to be consulted on whether or not to apply the new
implementation scheme included in Res. A.1088(28).
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SOLAS 1974
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.325(90) on 24 May 2012, introduce the
following:
2
1. modifications to Regulation II-1/8-1 System capabilities and

operational information after a flooding casualty on passenger
ships, requiring passenger ships to which safe return to port
provisions apply (i.e. 120 m or more or having 3 or more main
vertical zones) constructed on or after 1 January 2014 to have on
board a stability computer or shore-based support, in order to
provide the master operational information for safe return to port
after a flooding casualty, in accordance with guidelines issued by
MSC.1/Circ.1400, dated 27 May 2011;
2. modifications to Regulation III/20.11 Periodic servicing of

launching appliances and on-load release gear, specifying that
the operational testing of free-fall lifeboat release systems shall be
performed either by free-fall launch with only the operating crew
on board or, alternatively, by a simulated launching carried out
based on guidelines set in MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1. In order to
early implement these modifications, all interested parties have
been encouraged by MSC.1/Circ.1411, dated 29 June 2012, to
apply these modifications at the earliest opportunity;
Passenger
ships of L
120 m or
having
MVZ3/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2014
All ships/
New and
existing
3. modifications to Regulation V/14 Ships manning, requiring

Administration for every ship to which SOLAS Chapter I applies, to
establish appropriate minimum safe manning following a
transparent procedure taking into account the guidance adopted
by Resolution A.1047(27), dated 30 November 2011;
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4. new Regulation VI/5-2 Prohibition of the blending of bulk liquid

cargoes and production processes during the sea voyages,
prohibiting the following operations during sea voyages:
Tankers/
New and
existing
the physical blending of bulk liquid cargoes (that is the use of

ship's cargo pumps and pipelines to internally circulate two or
more different cargoes on board with the intent to achieve a
cargo with a new product designation); and
any production process on board a ship (that is any deliberate
operation whereby a chemical reaction between a ships cargo
and any other substance or cargo takes place);
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5. modifications to Regulation VII/4 Documents, requiring transport

information relating to the carriage of dangerous goods in
packaged form and the container/vehicle packing certificate to be
in compliance with the relevant provisions of the IMDG Code;
All ships/
New and
existing
6. modifications to Regulation XI-1/2 Enhanced surveys, replacing

reference to "the guidelines adopted by the Assembly of the
Bulk
carriers and
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Organization by Resolution A.744(18)" by "the International Code

on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of
Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code) adopted
by Resolution A.1049(27) on 30 November 2011 (see Entry into
force 1 January 2014).
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oil tankers/
New and
existing
2011 ESP CODE

Entry into force
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International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections

during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP
Code) adopted by Resolution A.1049(27) on 30 November 2011
is made mandatory under SOLAS Regulation XI-1/2 (see 2012
Amendments (first set) 1 January 2014) and is effective from 1
January 2014, upon entry into force of the related SOLAS
amendments.
Bulk carriers
and oil
tankers/
New and
existing
The 2011 ESP Code maintains the same structure of the previous
set of guidelines adopted by Resolution A.744 (18): Annex A, related
to bulk carriers having single-side skin construction (Part A) and bulk
carriers having double-side skin construction (Part B); and Annex B,
related to double-hull oil tankers (Part A) and oil tankers other than
double-hull oil tankers (Part B).
FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY

SYSTEM)
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.327(90) on 25 May 2012, introduce
modifications to the following chapters:
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1. Chapter 6 Fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems, revising the

entire chapter in order to specify the performance standards and
installation requirements for fixed high- and low-expansion foam
fire-extinguishing systems. In relation to the fixed high-expansion
foam systems, specific requirements are given for the following:
inside air foam systems (i.e. system with foam generators
located inside the protected space and drawing air from that
space) differentiating the ones protecting machinery spaces
and cargo pump-rooms, from the ones protecting vehicle, roro special category and cargo spaces;
outside air foam systems (i.e. system with foam generators
installed outside the protected space that are directly supplied
with fresh air) differentiating the ones protecting machinery
spaces and cargo pump-rooms, from the ones protecting
vehicle, ro-ro, special category and cargo spaces; and
systems using outside air with generators installed inside the
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Constructed
on or after 1
January
2014
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protected space, listing the minimum design features that the

Administration should consider before accepted them.
In relation to the fixed low-expansion foam systems, specific
requirements are provided for quantity and foam concentrates;
and for the installation.
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2. Chapter 8 Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm

systems, allowing the use of dry pipe system or a pre-action
system for the protection of control stations where water may
damage essential equipment, on passenger ships carrying more
than 36 passengers.
Passenger
ships
carrying
more than
36
passengers/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2014
2000 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR

HIGH-SPEED CRAFT)
2012 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.326(90) on 24 May 2012, are relevant to
Chapter 14 Radiocommunications
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On passenger craft, the satellite EPIRBs shall be annually tested for

all aspects of operational efficiency, with special emphasis on
checking the emission on operational frequencies, coding and
registration, at intervals within 3 months before the expiry date, or 3
months before or after the anniversary date, of the High-Speed Craft
Safety Certificate.
Passenger
HSC/
New and
existing
IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS

GOODS)
2012 Amendments
The amendments 36-12, adopted by Resolution MSC.328(90) on 26 May 2012, include, inter
alia, the following:
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alignment of the Code with the amendments to the UN

Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods;
new sections on Lithium batteries;
new sections for the transport of dangerous goods used as a

coolant or conditioner;
revision of the carriage requirements for dangerous goods

packed in limited and expected quantities including a new
expected quantities mark; and
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All ships
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dangerous
goods/
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revision the provisions concerning transport operations (Part 7).

In order to facilitate the familiarization with the segregation
requirements, set in Regulations 7.4.3 and 7.5.3, applicable to
containerships with hatch covers, hatchless containerships and
ro-ro ships, illustrations are circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1440,
dated 1 June 2012.
Moreover, the table showing which provisions of Part 7 in
previous amendments (35-10) have been carried forward to the
current amendments (36-12), is circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1439.

The amendment, adopted by Resolution MSC.329(90) on 24 May 2012, is relevant to the
following:
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The Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, whose coordinates are in All ships/
Regulation 47, is shifted off the southern tip of Africa further New and
southward by 50 miles.
existing
MARPOL 73/78
Revised Annex III Regulations for the prevention of pollution by
harmful substances in packaged form
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.193(61) on 1 October 2010, revise Annex III
Regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form.
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The revised Annex III is aligned with the mandatory International

Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and, in particular, with the
requirement for marine pollutants in tanks according to which the
correct technical name does not need to be shown on the tank as a
supplement to the proper shipping name (revised Regulation 3
Marking and Labelling).
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carrying
harmful
substances
in packaged
form/ New
and existing
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2011 Amendments to the revised Annex VI Regulations for the

prevention of air pollution from ships
The United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) was designated by the
amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.202(62) on 15 July 2011, entered into force on 1
January 2013.
Moreover, these amendments introduce the following temporary exemptions from compliance
with SOx emission limits:
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1.
Ships operating in the United States Caribbean Sea Emission

Control Area are exempted from the requirements for SOx
emission limits set in Regulation 14 until 1 January 2014 (i.e.
during the first twelve months immediately following entry into
force the ECA).
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2.
Ships powered by propulsion boilers that were not originally

designed for continued operation on marine distillate fuel or
natural gas, built on or before 1 August 2011, are exempted
from the limits of the sulphur content of fuel oil set in Regulation
14 within the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control
Area until 1 January 2020.
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All ships
operating in
US
Caribbean
ECA/ New
and existing
Ships
powered by
propulsion
boilers/
Built on or
before 1
August 2011
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1 June 2014
IBC
CODE
(INTERNATIONAL
CODE
FOR
THE
CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING
DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK)
2012 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.225(64) on 5 October 2012 and by
Resolution MSC.340(91) on 30 November 2012, contain modifications to Chapters 17, 18
and 19 of the IBC Code.
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The main modifications consist in updating the cargo lists in chapters

17, 18 and 19 of the IBC Code to take into account changes that
have occurred since the last set of amendments came into force in
2009.
The amendments introduce, inter alia, all products in List 1 of
MEPC.2/Circ.21 indicated as valid for all countries and with no expiry
date, as well as those products that were categorised and updated
entries for the products which currently have no data in column i
(electrical equipment).
In relation to the replacement of an existing International Certificate
of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk by a
revised certificate that is required to be issued as a consequence of
the amendments introduced, MSC-MEPC.5/Circ.7, dated 18 July
2013, clarifies that:
the issuance of the revised certificate may be initiated form the

date of adoption of the IBC Code amendments, rather than the
date of the entry into force of the amendments;
the revised certificate should have the same expiration date as

the existing certificate;
the revised certificate should be provided with a stamp/text on

the front page stating that the revised certificate Is effective, and
supersedes the existing certificate, on the date of entry into force
of the amendments to the IBC Code.
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tankers/
Constructed
on or after 1
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2009 Amendments
The amendments to Regulation V/19 Carriage requirements for shipborne navigational
systems and equipment, adopted by Resolution MSC.282(86) on 5 June 2009, require:
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1. Cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500
gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011 but after 1 July
2002, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2014, to be fitted
with a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS), which
shall comply with standards not inferior to those adopted by
Resolution MSC.128(75), and be in operation whenever the ship
is underway at.
(For cargo ships of same tonnage constructed before 1 July 2002
see 2013 Amendments 1 January 2018)).
Cargo ships
150 GT but
less than 500
GT/
Constructed
before 1 July
2011 but after
1 July 2002
The first survey is to be interpreted as specified in

MSC.1/Circ.1290. Bridge navigational watch alarm systems
installed prior to 1 July 2011 may subsequently be exempted from
full compliance with such standards at the discretion of the
Administration.
Guidance on the BNWAS auto function is provided by
MSC.1/Circ.1474, dated 23 May 2014.
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2. The following ships engaged on international voyages to be fitted

with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS):
cargo ships, other than tankers, of 3000 gross tonnage and

upwards but less than 10000 gross tonnage constructed on
or after 1 July 2014;
passenger ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards

constructed before 1 July 2012, not later than the first survey
on or after 1 July 2014;
tankers of 3000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed

before 1 July 2012 not later than the first survey on or after 1
July 2015;

upwards, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the
first survey on or after 1 July 2016;

upwards but less than 50000 gross tonnage, constructed
before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey on or after 1
July 2017;

upwards but less than 20000 constructed before 1 July 2013,
not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2018.
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Cargo ships,
other than
tankers 3000
GT but less
than 10000
GT/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
and
Passenger
ships 500
GT/
Constructed
before 1 July
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Existing ships may be exempted by Administration from the

application of these requirements when such ships are taken
permanently out of service within two years after the
implementation date specified above.
2011 Amendments
The amendments to Regulation III/1, adopted by Resolution MSC.317(89) on 20 May 2011,
require:
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lifeboat on-load release mechanisms which do not comply with the

newly amended paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 to 4.4.7.6.6 of the LSA Code,
to be replaced or modified on all ships (i.e. new and existing) not later
than the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 July 2014, but not later
than 1 July 2019. The meaning of the first scheduled dry-docking is
clarified by MSC.1/Circ.1445, dated 15 June 2012, specifying that it is
the first scheduled out of water survey of the ships outer bottom.
All ships/
New and
existing
The process to evaluate the existing mechanisms is described in the

guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat release and
retrieval systems, circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1392, dated 27 May
2011. In relation to the use of fall prevent device, guidance on the
requirements for the strength and testing standards was approved
and circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1466, dated 24 June 2013.

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) on 30 November 2012, introduce the
following:
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1. New Regulation II-1/3-12 Protection against noise, requiring

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 of a building contract, the keels of which are

laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after
1 January 2015; or
the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2018;
All ships of
1600 GT/
Contracted
on or after 1
July 2014
to be constructed to reduce onboard noise and to protect

personnel from the noise according to the Code on noise levels
on board ships, adopted by Resolution MSC.337(91) on 30
November 2012 (see Entry into force 1 July 2014), as may be
amended, unless the Administration deems that compliance with
a particular provision is unreasonable and impractical.
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2. Modifications to Regulation II-2/1 Application, exempting the

following ships, with cargo spaces intended for carriage of
packaged dangerous goods, from the application of the special
requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods given in
Regulation II-2/19.3 not later than the first renewal survey on or
after 1 January 2011, adopted by Resolution MSC.269(85):
cargo ships of 500 GT and upwards and passenger ships

constructed on or after 1 February 1992 but before 1 July
2002 need not comply with regulation 19.3.3 provided that
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Cargo ships
of 500GT
and
passenger
ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
February
1992 but
before 1
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they comply with regulation 54.2.3 as adopted by Resolution

MSC.13(57); and
July 2002
cargo ships of 500 GT and upwards and passenger ships

constructed on or after 1 September 1984 but before 1 July
2002 need not comply with regulations 19.3.1, 19.3.5, 19.3.6,
19.3.9, provided that they comply with regulations 54.2.1,
54.2.5, 54.2.6, 54.2.9 as adopted by Resolution
MSC.1(XLV).
Cargo ships
of 500GT
and
passenger
ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
September
1984 but
before 1
July 2002
Passenger
ships
carrying 36
passengers/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
3. Modifications to Regulation II-2/9 Containment of fire, revising

requirements of fire integrity of bulkheads and decks separating
adjacent spaces as follows:
bulkheads separating special category and ro-ro spaces

(column 11) from corridors, stairways or others special
category and ro-ro spaces, the existing standards are
replaced by A-30 (Table 9.3);
decks between special category and ro-ro spaces and

corridors, stairways or others special category spaces, the
existing standards are replaced by A-30 (Table 9.4); and
decks with special category and ro-ro spaces as space

above and control stations as space below or with machinery
spaces as space above and special category and ro-ro
spaces as space below, the existing standards are replaced
by A-60 (Table 9.4).
bulkheads separating ro-ro and vehicle spaces from other

ro-ro and vehicle spaces, the existing standard is replace by
A-30 (Table 9.5). Reference should also be made to the
Unified Interpretation circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1511;
decks separating ro-ro and vehicle spaces from open decks,

and decks between ro-ro and vehicle spaces, the existing
standards are replaced by A-0 (Table 9.6). Reference should
also be made to the Unified Interpretation circulated by
MSC.1/Circ.1511.
4. Modifications to Regulation II-2/10 Firefighting, requiring the

following:
fixed local application fire-extinguishing system shall protect

fire hazard portions of all internal combustion machinery, and
not only the ones used for the ships main propulsion and
power generation, as required for ships constructed before 1
July 2014;
the self-contained compressed air breathing apparatus of

fire-fighters outfits shall comply with paragraph 2.1.2.2 of
Chapter 3 of the FSS Code by 1 July 2019 (see 2012
Amendments (second set) - 1 July 2014); and
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Cargo ships
except
tankers/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
Passenger
ships
500GT and
cargo ships
2000GT/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
All ships/
New and
existing
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a minimum of two two-way portable radiotelephone

apparatus,
for each fire party for fire-fighters
communication shall be carried on board for ships
constructed on after 1 July 2014 and shall be of an
explosion-proof type or intrinsically safe.
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All ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
Ships constructed before 1 July 2014 shall comply with this

requirement not later than the first survey after 1 July 2018.
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5. Modifications to Regulation II-2/15 Instructions, onboard training

and drills, requiring onboard means of recharging breathing
apparatus cylinders used during drills to be provided or a suitable
number of spare cylinders to be carried on board to replace those
used.
All ships/
New and
existing
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6. Modifications to Regulation II-2/20 Protection of vehicle, special

category and ro-ro spaces, revising the requirements for fixed
fire-extinguishing systems.
Ro-ro ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
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7. New Regulation III/17-1 Recovery of persons from the water,

requiring all ships to have ship-specific plans and procedures for
recovery of persons from the water. Such plans and procedures
shall identify the equipment intended to be used for recovery
purposes and measures to be taken to minimize the risk to
shipboard personnel involved in recovery operations.
All ships/
New and
existing
The plans and procedures are to be developed taking into

account the guidelines circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1447, dated 14
December 2012.
Ships constructed before 1 July 2014 shall comply with this new
requirement by the first periodical or renewal safety equipment
survey of the ship to be carried out after 1 July 2014, whichever
comes first.
Moreover, considering that, in an emergency situation, ships
responding to a distress call involving recovery of persons from
the water may be those to which SOLAS Chapter III does not
apply, Administrations are invited, by Resolution MSC.346(91), to
determine to what extent this new requirement may be applicable
to non-SOLAS ships, such as cargo ships of less than 500 GT,
cargo ships of 500 GT and above, not engaged on international
voyages; passenger ships not engaged on international voyages;
fishing vessels and others.
8. Modifications to the Forms of Certificates, introducing the
following:
changing of the title of Form P Record of Equipment for

Passenger Ship Safety; Form E Record of Equipment for
Cargo Ship Safety; and Form R Record of Equipment for
Cargo Ship Safety Radio and updating of all references in
the Certificates of the 1974 SOLAS Convention;
insertion of Form C with the title Record of Equipment for

Cargo Ship Safety; and
deletion of Forms PNUC and CNUC and use of Forms P and

C, respectively.
In relation to the timing of replacement of existing certificates,

reference should be made to the MSC-MEPC.5/Circ.6, dated 6
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August 2009, which specifies that:
in cases where the ship has not to comply with new

requirements, the certificate (and its supplement, if any) is
not reissued until its expiry;
in cases where the ship has to comply with new

requirements, the certificate (and its supplement, if any) is
reissued on the occasion of the survey specified with the
new requirement occurring after the date of entry into force
of the amendments; and
where a ship is subjected to modification or conversion

which involves an additional survey, the certificate (and its
supplement, if any) is reissued.

SYSTEM)
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.339(91) on 30 November 2012, introduce
modifications to the following chapters:
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1. Chapter 3 Personnel protection, requiring self-contained

compressed air breathing apparatus to be fitted with an audible
alarm and a visual or other device which will alert the user
before the volume of the air in the cylinder has been reduced
to no less than 200 l (para. 2.1.2.2). According to the
corresponding SOLAS amendment to Regulation II-2/10.1.2,
adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) on 30 November 2012
(see 2012 Amendments (second set) 1 July 2014), the
compressed air breathing apparatus shall comply with this
requirement by 1 July 2019.
All ships/
New and
existing
For the application of this requirement, reference should also

be made to the unified interpretation circulated by
MSC.1/Circ.1499, dated 12 January 2015.
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2. Chapter 5 Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, revising, inter

alia, the design criteria for carbon dioxide systems for vehicle
and ro-ro spaces; container, and general cargo spaces and
solid bulk cargo spaces. Reference should also be made to the
Unified Interpretation of the release operation of the CO2
systems (para. 2.1.3.2), circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1487.
Cargo
ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
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3. Chapter 7 Fixed pressure water-spraying and water-mist fireextinguishing systems, introducing reference to the guidelines,
circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1430, dated 31 May 2012, according
to which fixed water-based fire-fighting systems for ro-ro,
vehicle and special category spaces shall be approved.
All ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
4. Chapter 8 Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm

systems, introducing the definition of nominal area to be
taken as the gross horizontal projection of the area to be
covered.
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5. Chapter 9 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems,

specifying the following:
the arrangements of the changeover switch (para.s 2.2.1
and 2.2.2);
the technical requirements (i.e. location, rating of the battery
charge unit) for accumulator batteries when fitted to supply
emergency source of power (para. 2.2.5);
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the additional indicating unit to be located in the cargo

control room in new ships with a cargo control room (para.
2.5.1.3)
Cargo ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
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the procedures according to which the detectors installed

within cold spaces, such as refrigerated compartments,
shall be tested (para. 2.5.2).
All ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
6. Chapter 12 Fixed emergency fire pumps, requiring in para.

2.2.2.1:
electric heating of the diesel engine cooling water or
lubricating oil system to be fitted to the satisfaction of the
Administration, when it cannot be assured that diesel-driven
power source for the pump is readily started or when
temperatures below 0 are likely to be encountered and the
room for the diesel driven power source is not heated; and
the means of starting of diesel-driven power source,
permitted by the Administration, (i.e. compressed air,
electricity, or other sources of stored energy, including
hydraulic power or starting cartridges) to be used if hand
(manual) starting is impracticable.
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Chapter 13 Arrangement of means of escape, excluding

the intermediate landings from the size requirements set in
para. 2.2.4 landings.
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7. Chapter 14 Fixed deck foam systems, revising the

components and installation requirements for such systems in
relation to the following:
rate of supply of foam solution;
characteristics of the foam concentrate;
prototype tests of monitors and foam applicators;
locations of the components (e.g. main control station,
monitors, applicators, isolation valves).
Reference should also be made to the unified interpretation on
on positioning of the aftermost foam monitors, circulated by
MSC.1/Circ.1491, dated 12 January 2015.
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Passenger
ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
Tankers/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
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The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.345(91) on 30 November 2012, modify
Regulation 27 as follows:
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1. the following principles are to be applied when calculating the All ships/
vertical centre of gravity (Reg. 27(11)):
Constructed
on or after 1
50% of the ships total capacity of tanks and spaces fitted to
contain each type of consumables and stores (subpara. January 2005
b(iv));
ballast water tanks shall normally be considered to be empty
and no free surface correction shall be made for them
(subpara. b(v));
alternative treatment for free surface may be considered
when developing the final condition for application of damage:
method 1 (appropriate to virtual corrections) and method 2
(appropriate to the used of actual free surface moments
according to the assumed tank fillings for damage case)
(subpara. b(vi)); and
2. the compliance with the residual stability criteria specified in Reg.
27(13) para.s (a), (c), (d) and (e) is not required to be
demonstrated in service loading conditions using a stability
instrument, stability software or other approved method (Reg.
27(13)g).
CODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPS

Entry into force
39
The Code on noise levels on board ships adopted by Resolution

MSC.337(91) on 30 November 2012 is applicable to all ships of
1600 GT and above and constructed on or after 1 July 2014, as far
as reasonable and practical, to the satisfaction of the Administration.
The Code does not apply to dynamically supported craft; high-speed
craft; fishing vessels; pipe-laying barges; crane barges; mobile
offshore drilling units; pleasure yachts not engaged in trade; ships of
war and troopships; ships not propelled by mechanical means; pile
driving vessels; and dredgers.
The Code is mandatory under SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-12 (see 2012
Amendments (second set) 1 July 2014), even though has some
recommendatory parts, listed at the beginning, which are related to
the retroactive applicability (para.s 1.3.2 and 1.3.3), some measures
to be taken during the operations in port (i.e. noise from the ship's
cargo handling equipment (para. 3.4.2) and a vehicle carrier and
noise during loading and discharging originates from vehicles (para.
3.4.3)); noise exposure limits (Chapter 5); erection of materials for
the acoustic insulation between accommodation spaces (Section
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All ships of
1600 GT/
Contracted
on or after 1
July 2014
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6.3); selection and use of hearing protectors (Section 7.3); guidance

on the inclusion of noise issues in Safety Management Systems
(Appendix 2); the methods of attenuating noise (Appendix 3); and the
simplified procedure for determining noise exposure (Appendix 4).
The Code requires measurements of noise levels in the following
spaces, specifying the limits according to the ship size (GT < 10000
and GT 10000): work, navigation, accommodation, service and
normally unoccupied spaces. For each space, the maximum levels of
noise and the locations where to take the measurements, are
specified.
All information on the noise levels in various spaces on board shall
be recorded in the noise survey report, which shall be made for each
ship according to the format given in Appendix 1. The report shall be
carried on board and accessible for the crew.
Reference should be made also to the Unified Interpretation to the
Code circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1509, dated 5 June 2015.
SOLAS PROTOCOL 1978

2012 Amendments
following modifications to the SOLAS Protocol 1978, due to the thorough revision of the
Forms of SOLAS Certificates (see 2012 Amendments (second set) 1 July 2014 and
2012 Amendments 1 July 2014), in order to avoid any future inconsistencies in the
appendices of 1974 SOLAS Convention and its Protocols:
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1. in the Form of the Safety Construction Certificate for cargo

ships:
bulk carrier is added to the type of ship;
reference in the footnote of IMO number, to the IMO ship

identification number scheme, adopted by Resolution
A.600(15);
the date on which the keel laid.... is modified with the date
of build;
in the section this is to certify, options relevant to the

alternative design arrangements are introduced; and
the completion date of the survey on which the certificate is

based is added.
2. In the Form of the Safety Equipment Certificate for cargo ships:
reference to SOLAS Regulation III/3.12 is inserted in relation

to length of ship;
bulk carrier is added to the type of ship;
reference in the footnote of IMO number, to the IMO ship

identification number scheme, adopted by Resolution
A.600(15);
in the section this is to certify, options relevant to the

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All ships/
New and
existing
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alternative design arrangements are introduced;
a new footnote clarifies that in relation to Regulation

III/26.1.1.1, reference to 1983 amendments to SOLAS
MSC.6(48), applicable to ships constructed on or after 1 July
1986 but before 1 July 1998, in the case of self-righting
partially enclosed lifeboat(s) on board; and
the completion date of the survey on which the certificate is

based is added.
SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988

2012 Amendments
following modifications to the Forms of Certificates, due to the thorough revision of the Forms
of SOLAS Certificates (see 2012 Amendments (second set) 1 July 2014 and 2012
Amendments 1 July 2014), in order to avoid any future inconsistencies in the appendices
of 1974 SOLAS Convention and its Protocols:
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1. deletion of Forms P, E and R, maintaining only the ones in 1974

SOLAS, so that in future the amendments will be introduced only
in one Form;
All ships/
New and
existing
2. updating of all references in the Certificates due to the changes

made to the titles of Forms P, E and R; and
3. deletion of Form C from the appendix of the 1988 SOLAS
Protocol due to the insertion of it in the appendix of the 1974
SOLAS Convention with the title Record of Equipment for
Cargo Ship Safety.
CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE

CONTAINERS)
2013 Amendments
The amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.355(92) on 21 June 2013 include, inter alia:
42
1. new Safety Approval Plate, specifying the maximum operating

gross mass; the allowable stacking load for 1.8g; and transverse
racking test force (Ch.1, Reg. 1.2(a));
2. the Safety Approval Plate model, contained in the Appendix of
the Convention, is modified to reflect the amendments introduce
in Ch.1, Reg.1 and specify the marking on one door off stacking
strength to be displayed if the container is approved for one door
off operation.
A container, the construction of which was completed prior to 1
July 2014, may retain the Safety Approval Plate as permitted by
the Convention prior to that date as long as structural
modifications occur to that container (Reg. 1.5);
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Container/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2014
J u l y
3. modifications to the test load and procedures for lifting; stacking;

transverse racking; longitudinal restraint; end- and side-walls;
and one door off operation (Annex II); and
4. new definitions of maximum operating gross mass; tare;
maximum permissible payload; and load (new Annex IV).
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O c t o b e r
2 0 1 4
1 October 2014
MARPOL 73/78
2013 Amendments to Annex I Regulations for the prevention of
pollution by oil
The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.235(65) on 17 May 2013 delete the
incinerator capacity from Forms A and B of the Supplements to the IOPP Certificate, as
follows:
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the text of para. 3.2.1 of Form A is replaced by Incinerator for

oil residues (sludge); and
the text of para. 3.2.1 of Form B is replaced by Incinerator for

oil residues (sludge).
In relation to the timing of replacement of existing certificates,

reference should be made to the IMO guidance (MSCMEPC.5/Circ.6).
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All ships/
New and
existing
J a n u a r y
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2015
1 January 2015
SOLAS 1974
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) on 30 November 2012, introduce
new Regulation II-1/3-12 Protection against noise, requiring the following ships of 1,600
gross tonnage and above:
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for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2014;

or
in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid

or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1
January 2015; or
All ships of
1600 GT/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2015
to be constructed to reduce onboard noise and to protect personnel

from the noise according to the Code on noise levels on board ships,
adopted by Resolution MSC.337(91) on 30 November 2012 (see
Entry into force 1 July 2014), as may be amended, unless the
Administration deems that compliance with a particular provision is
unreasonable and impractical.
2013 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.350(92) on 21 June 2013, introduce
modifications to the following regulations:
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1. Regulation III/19 Emergency training and drills, requiring:

musters of newly-embarked passengers to take place prior to
or immediately upon departure, if the ship is engaged on a
voyage where passengers are scheduled to be onboard for
more than 24h (para. 2.2);
crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue
responsibilities to participate in an enclosed space entry and
rescue drill to be held on board the ship at least once every
two months (new para. 3.3);
enclosed space entry and rescue drills to be planned and
conducted in a safe manner, taking into account the
recommendations adopted by Resolution A.1050(27) (new
para 3.6.1);
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All ships/
New and
existing
J a n u a r y
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each enclosed space entry and rescue drill to include (new

para. 3.6.2):
checking and use of personal protective equipment
required for entry;
checking and use of communication equipment and
procedures;
checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures;
and
instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques.
every crew member shall be given instructions which shall
include risks associated with enclosed spaces and onboard
procedures for safe entry into such spaces taking into
account the recommendations adopted by Resolution
A.1050(27) (new para. 4.2.5).
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2. Regulation V/19 Carriage requirements for shipborne

navigational systems and equipment, clarifying the application
of the bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) to
ships constructed before 1 July 2002 (see 2013 Amendments
1 January 2016).
NA
3. Regulation XI-1/1 Authorization of recognized organizations,

requiring Administrations to authorize organizations, referred to
in Regulation I/6, in accordance with the provision of SOLAS
Convention and the Code for Recognized Organization, adopted
by Resolution MSC.349(92) (see Entry into force 1 January
2015).
Related to
Recognized
Organizations

HIGH-SPEED CRAFT)
2013 Amendments
mandatory requirements for enclosed space entry and rescue drills in Chapter 18
Operational requirements, as follows:
46
1. Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue

responsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space entry and
rescue drill, to be held on board the craft, at least once every two
months (para. 18.5.4);
2. the date when musters are held, details of enclosed space entry
and rescue drills, shall be recorded in such logbook as may be
prescribed by the Administration (para. 18.5.8.1);
3. enclosed space entry and rescue drills should be planned and
conducted in a safe manner, taking into account, as appropriate,
recommendations adopted by Resolution A.1050(27) (para.
18.5.12.1);
4. each enclosed space entry and rescue drill to include (new para.
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All HSC/
New and
existing
J a n u a r y
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18.5.12.2):
checking and use of personal protective equipment required
for entry;
checking and use of
procedures;
communication equipment and
checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures; and

instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques;
5. the risks associated with enclosed spaces and onboard
procedures for safe entry into such spaces which should take
into account, as appropriate, recommendations adopted by
Resolution A.1050(27) (new para. 18.5.12.3).

HIGH-SPEED CRAFT)
2013 Amendments
mandatory requirements for enclosed space entry and rescue drills in Chapter 18
Operational requirements, as follows:
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1. Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue

responsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space entry and
rescue drill, to be held on board the craft, at least once every
two months (para. 18.5.4);
2. the date when musters are held, details of enclosed space entry
and rescue drills, shall be recorded in such logbook as may be
prescribed by the Administration (para. 18.5.8.1);
3. enclosed space entry and rescue drills should be planned and
conducted in a safe manner, taking into account, as appropriate,
recommendations adopted by Resolution A.1050(27) (para.
18.5.12.1);
4. each enclosed space entry and rescue drill to include (new para.
18.5.12.2):
checking and use of personal protective equipment required
for entry;
checking and use of
procedures;
communication equipment and
checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures; and

instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques;
5. the risks associated with enclosed spaces and onboard
procedures for safe entry into such spaces which should take
into account, as appropriate, recommendations adopted by
Resolution A.1050(27) (new para. 18.5.12.3).
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All HSC/
New and
existing
J a n u a r y
2 0 1 5
IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK

CARGOES)
2013 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.354(92) on 21 June 2013, introduce, inter
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1. reference to the guidelines for the submission of information and

completion of the format for the properties of cargoes not listed
in the Code and their conditions of carriage, approved and
circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1453/Rev.1, dated 12 June 2015;
2. safety measures to be taken when a fumigant is used (Section
3.6);
3. requirements for cargo that may liquefy concerning sampling,
test procedures and certification. The procedures for sampling,
testing and controlling moisture content of the cargo shall be
approved and their implementation checked by the competent
authority of the port of loading, taking into account the guidelines
approved and circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1454/rev.1, dated 15
June 2015 (Sections 4 and 8);
4. amendments to individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes in
Appendix 1, such as:
Ammonium nitrate UN 1942, requiring not to be loaded in
cargo spaces adjacent of fuel oil tank(s), unless heating
arrangements for the tank(s) are disconnected and remain
disconnected during the entire voyage;
Ammonium nitrate-based fertilizer UN 2067 and UN 2071,
requiring not to be stowed immediately adjacent to any tanks,
double bottom or pipe containing heated fuel oil unless there
are means to monitor and control the temperature so that it
does not exceeed 50C;
Metal sulphide concentrates, specifying that when it is
considered as presenting a low risk, the carriage of such
cargo on a ship not fitted with a fixed gas fire extinguishing
system shall be subject to the Administrations authorization;
Seed cake, excluding from the application of the provisions
describe in the schedule certain types of products (e.g.
solvent extracted rape seel meal, soya bean meal, cotton
seed meal)
5. new individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes in Appendix 1,
such as Aluminia Hydrate; Aluminium smelting/remelting by
products, processed; Clinker ahs, wet; Coal tar pitch; Coarse
iron and steel slag and its mixture; Crushed carbon anodes;
Grain screening pellets; Granulated nickel matte; Gypsum
granulated; Ilmenite; Nickel ore; Sand, heavy mineral; Silicon
slag; Solidified fuels recycled from paper and plastics; and
Wood torrefied.
The amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2015 but may be
applied by the SOLAS Contracting Governments in whole or in part
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Cargo ships
carrying
solid bulk
cargoes/
New and
existing
J a n u a r y
2 0 1 5
on a voluntary basis as from 1 January 2014. Moreover, early

implementation is suggested for the amendments to Sections 4 and
8 related to cargo which may liquefy, by MSC.1/Circ.1452, dated 9
July 2013.
ISM CODE (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT)

2013 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.353(92) on 21 June 2013, requiring the
following:
1. the Company to ensure that the ship is appropriately manned in
order to encompass all aspects of maintaining safe operations
on board - reference should be made to Resolution A.1047(27)
on principles of minimum safe manning (para. 6.2.1); and
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All ships/
New and
existing
2. the Company to periodically verify whether all those undertaking

delegated ISM-related tasks are acting in conformity with the
Company's responsibilities under the Code (para. 12.2).
Moreover, footnotes referring to the guidelines related to ISM Code
are inserted in the Code.
CODE FOR RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS

Entry into force
NA
The Code for recognized organizations adopted by Resolutions

MEPC.237(65) on 17 May 2013 and MSC.349(92) on 21 June 2013is applicable to:
all organizations being considered for recognition or that are

recognized by a flag State to perform, on its behalf, statutory
certification and services under mandatory IMO instruments and
national legislation; and
all flag States that intend to recognize an organization to

perform, on their behalf, statutory certification and services
under mandatory IMO instruments.
The Code is mandatory under SOLAS Regulation XI-1/1, Regulation

2-1 of 1988 Load Line Protocol, MARPOL Annex I Regulation 6 and
Annex II Regulation 8 and serve as the international standard and
consolidated instrument containing minimum criteria against which
organizations are assessed towards recognition and authorization
and the guidelines for the oversight by flag States.
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Related to
Recognized
Organizations
J a n u a r y
2 0 1 5

2013 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.356(92) on 21 June 2013, make the Code for
Recognized Organizations, adopted by Resolution MSC.349(92) (see Entry into force 1
January 2015) , mandatory, requiring:
NA
Administration to authorize organizations, referred to in article 13 of Related to

the Convention and regulation 1(2) in accordance with the provisions Recognized
of the present Convention and with the Code of Recognized Organizations
Organizations (RO Code), as adopted by Resolution MSC.349(92).
MARPOL 73/78
Revised Annex VI Regulations for the prevention of air pollution
from ships
The revised Annex VI, adopted by Resolution MEPC.176(58) on 10 October 2008,
introduces, inter alia, amendments to Regulation 14 Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate
Matter in order to ensure a progressive reduction of SOx and PM emissions from ships.
50
In particular the sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships
inside Emission Control Areas (ECA) shall not exceed:
1.50% m/m prior to 1 July 2010;
1.00% m/m on and after 1 July 2010;
0.10 % m/m on and after 1 January 2015.
The sulphur content of fuel oil shall be documented by the supplier

as required by Regulation 18.
Those ships entering or leaving an ECA and using separate fuel oils
to comply with the above mentioned requirements shall carry a
written procedure showing how the fuel oil change-over is to be
done. The volume of low sulphur fuel oils in each tank as well as the
date, time, and position of the ship when any fuel-oil-change-over
operation is completed prior to the entry into an ECA or commenced
after exit from such an area, shall be recorded in such log-book as
prescribed by the Administration.
During the first twelve months immediately following the designation
of a specific ECA, ships operating in that ECA are exempted from
the relevant requirements.
Moreover, for ships intending to use marine fuels with a sulphur
content not exceeding 0.1 % m/m and minimum viscosity of 2 cSt in
ECAs the fuel pump arrangements described in MSC.1/Circ.1467
dated 24 June 2013 should be considered in order to be in
compliance with the requirements set in SOLAS Regulation II-1/26.3.
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All ships/
New and
existing
J a n u a r y
2 0 1 5

The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.203(62), introduce new requirements on
energy efficiency for ships, which, inter alia, foresee the following:
According to Table 1 of Regulation 21 Required EEDI, bulk carriers;
gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships;
refrigerated cargo carriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2);
and combination carriers fall into Phase 1 (1 January 2015 31
December 2019) for the calculation of the reduction factor X of the
required EEDI if, as specified by MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2:
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the building contract is placed in Phase 1, and the delivery is

before 1 January 2024; or
the building contract is placed before Phase 1, and the delivery

is on or after 1 January 2019 and before 1 January 2024; or
in the absence of a building contract,
keel is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or

after 1 July 2015 and before 1 July 2020, and the delivery is
the keel is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction

before 1 July 2015, and the delivery is on or after 1 January
2019 and before 1 January 2024.
All ships
400 GT other
than
passenger
ships and roro cargo and
ro-ro
passenger
ships, not
having dieselelectric,
turbine or
hybrid
propulsion
systems/
Contracted in
Phase 1 (1
January 201531 December
2019)
If the design of a ship allows it to fall into more than one of the
above-listed ship types, the required EEDI for the ship shall be the
most stringent (i.e. the lowest).

pollution by oil
The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.238(65) on 17 May 2013 make the Code for
Recognized Organizations, adopted by Resolution MEPC.237(65) (see Entry into force 1
January 2015) , mandatory, requiring:
NA
Organizations, including classification societies, to be authorized by

the Administration in accordance with the provisions of the present
Convention and with the Code for Recognized Organizations (RO
Code), consisting of part 1 and part 2 (the provisions of which shall
be treated as mandatory) and part 3 (the provisions of which shall be
treated as recommendatory), as adopted by Resolution
MEPC.237(65), as may be amended (Regulation 6).
Related to
Recognized
Organizations
2013 Amendments to Annex II Regulations for the control of

pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk
The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.238(65) on 17 May 2013 make the Code for
Recognized Organizations, adopted by Resolution MEPC.237(65) (see Entry into force 1
January 2015), mandatory, requiring:
NA
Organizations, including classification societies, to be authorized by

the Administration in accordance with the provisions of the present
Convention and with the Code for Recognized Organizations (RO
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Related to
Recognized
Organizations
J a n u a r y
Code), consisting of part 1 and part 2 (the provisions of which shall

be treated as mandatory) and part 3 (the provisions of which shall be
treated as recommendatory), as adopted by Resolution
MEPC.237(65), as may be amended (Regulation 8).
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SOLAS 1974
2009 Amendments
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The following ships engaged on international voyages to be fitted

with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS):
tankers of 3000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before

1 July 2012 not later than the first survey on or after 1 July
2015;

upwards, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first
survey on or after 1 July 2016;

upwards but less than 50000 gross tonnage, constructed before
1 July 2013, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July
2017;

upwards but less than 20000 constructed before 1 July 2013,
not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2018.
Tankers
3000 GT/
Constructed
before 1 July
2012
Ships may be exempted by Administration from the application of

these requirements when such ships are taken permanently out of
service within two years after the implementation date specified
above.
MARPOL 73/78
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1. Regulation 20 Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (Attained

EEDI): the attained EEDI shall be calculated for bulk carriers;
gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships;
refrigerated
cargo
carriers
(as
defined
in
MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2); combination carriers; passenger ships;
ro-ro cargo ships (vehicle carrier); ro-ro cargo ships; ro-ro
passenger ships, of 400 GT and above, not having dieselelectric, turbine or hybrid propulsion systems and which are:
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All ships
400 GT not
having
dieselelectric,
turbine or
hybrid
propulsion
systems/
J u l y
a. new ships, defined in Regulation 2 as ships:
for which the building contracted is placed on or after 1

January 2013; or
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is

laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or
after 1 July 2013; or
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Delivered
on or after
1 July 2015
b. new ships which have undergone a major conversion; and

c. new or existing ships which have undergone a major
conversion, that is so extensive that the ship is regarded by
the Administration as a newly constructed ship (for the
definition of major conversion reference should be made to
MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2).
The attained EEDI shall be calculated taking into account the 2014
guidelines
adopted
by
Resolution
MEPC.245(66);
MEPC.1/Circ.796 interim Guidelines for the calculation of the
coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea
condition for trial use; and MEPC.1/Circ.815 2013 Guidance on
treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies for
calculation and verification of the attained EEDI.
The attained EEDI shall be specific to each ship and shall be
accompanied by the EEDI technical file, which includes the
information necessary for the calculation of the attained EEDI and
shows the process of calculation.
The attained EEDI shall be verified, based on the EEDI technical
file, either by the Administration or any recognized organization
duly authorized by it. 2014 Guidelines on survey and certification
of the EEDI were adopted by Resolution MEPC.254(67), dated 17
October 2014, as amended by Resolution MEPC.261(68) (for a
consolidated
version
please
make
reference
to
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2. Regulation 21 Required EEDI: for bulk carriers; gas carriers;

tankers; container ships; general cargo ships; refrigerated cargo
carriers (as defined in MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2); and combination
carriers which are:
a. new ships, defined in Regulation 2 as ships:
for which the building contract is placed on or after 1

January 2013; or
in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is

laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or
b. new ships which have undergone a major conversion for the

definition of major conversion reference should be made to
MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2); and
c. new or existing ships which have undergone a major
conversion, that is so extensive that the ship is regarded by
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All ships
400GT
other than
passenger
ships and
ro-ro cargo
and ro-ro
passenger
ships, not
having
dieselelectric,
turbine or
hybrid
propulsion
systems/
Delivered
on or after
1 July 2015
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the Administration as a newly constructed ship

the attained EEDI shall be as follows:
Attained EEDI Required EEDI
value
= (1-X/100)*Reference line
where X, the reduction factor, and the reference line values shall
be calculated taking into account the 2014 guidelines adopted by
Resolution MEPC.245(66).
In particular the X factor is determined as a function of the ship
type, size and the building contract dates, as shown in the table
below (Table 1 in Regulation 21). For the above-mentioned ship
types, whose building contract is placed on or after 1 January
2013 but before 1 January 2015, the X factor is zero, therefore
the Required EEDI corresponds to the reference line value.
For each ship to which this regulation applies, the installed
propulsion power shall not be less than the propulsion power
needed to maintain the manoeuvrability of the ship under adverse
conditions. Such condition shall be verified by the Administration
according to the 2013 interim guidelines adopted by Res.
MEPC.232(65), as amended by Resolution MEPC.255(67).
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MARPOL 73/78
prevention of air pollution from ships (first set)
The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.251(66) on 4 April 2014 introduce, inter alia,
the following modifications to
1. make the energy efficiency requirements also applicable to LNG carriers, cruise passenger
ships having non-conventional propulsion, ro-ro cargo and passenger ships; and
2. postpone the date of Tier III for ships constructed on or after the date of adoption of any
new NOx Emission Control Areas (ECA) (the dates for the two already adopted Caribbean
and North American ECAs will remain as 1 January 2016):
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1. Regulation 2 Definitions, amending the definition of gas

carrier and including those related to LNG carrier, cruise
passenger ship, conventional and non-conventional
propulsion, cargo ship having ice-breaking capability, ships
delivered on or after 1 September 2019.
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2. Regulation 5 Surveys, clarifying that para. 4.2 is applicable to

new ships only (i.e. ships contracted for construction on or after
1 January 2013) to which EEDI requirements apply. In fact,
para. 4.2 requires that the ship shall be subject to a general or
partial survey after a major conversion to ensure that the
attained EEDI is recalculated as necessary and meets the
requirement of Regulation 21.
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3. Regulation 13 Nitrogen oxides (NOx), requiring:

ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016 and operating
in the North American ECA or the US Caribbean Sea ECA;
and
ships operating in an ECA designated for Tier III NOx and
constructed on or after the date of adoption of such ECA, or
a later date as may be specified in the amendment
designating the NOx Tier III ECA, whichever is later
to be fitted with a marine diesel engine whose emission of NOx
is within the limits:
3.4 g/kWh when n is less than 130 rpm;
(-0.2)
g/kWh when n is 130 or more but less than 2000

9 *n
rpm; and
2.0 g/kWh when n is 2000 rpm or more.
Such requirement does not apply to:
Marine diesel engine installed on a ship with a length less
than 24 meters when it is used solely for recreational
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All ships/
Contracted
for
construction
on or after 1
January
2013
S e p t e m b e r
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purposes (para. 5.2.1); or

marine diesel engine installed on a ship with a combined
diesel engine propulsion power of less than 750 kW if it is
demonstrated that the ship cannot comply with the above
mentioned limits due to design or construction limitations of
the ship(para. 5.2.2); or
marine diesel engine installed on a ship constructed prior to 1
January 2021 of less than 500 GT with a length of 24 meters
or more when it has been specifically designated, and is
used solely, for recreational purposes (para. 5.2.3).
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4. Regulation 19 Application, clarifying that:

Energy efficiency regulations do not apply to ships not
propelled by mechanicals means, and platforms including
FPSOs and FSUs and drilling rigs, regardless of their
propulsion;
Regulations 20 Attained EEDI and 21 Required EEDI shall
not apply to:
ships which have non-conventional propulsion (i.e. a
method of propulsion, other than conventional, including
diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion, and hybrid
propulsion systems) except for cruise passenger ships
having non-conventional propulsion and LNG carriers
irrespective of their propulsion, delivered on or after 1
September 2019; and
cargo ships having ice-breaking capability (i.e. a cargo
ship which is designated to break level ice independently
with a speed of at least 2 knots when the level ice
thickness is 1 m or more having ice bending strength of at
least 500 kPa);
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5. Regulation 20 Attained EEDI, extending to LNG carriers and

cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion
delivered on or after 1 September 2019 (i.e. ships for which the
building contract is placed on or after 1 September 2015; or in
the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid, or
which is at a similar stage of construction, on or after 1 March
2016; or the delivery of which is on or after 1 September 2019)
the requirement to calculate the attained EEDI - which shall be
accompanied by the EEDI Technical File, and verified either by
the Administration or any recognized organization duly
authorized by it. 2014 Guidelines on survey and certification of
the EEDI were adopted by Resolution MEPC.254(67), dated 17
consolidated
version
please
make
reference
to
Cruise
passenger
ships having
nonconventional
propulsion
and LNG
carriers 400
GT /
Contracted
for
construction
on or after 1
September
2015
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6. Regulation 21 Required EEDI, extending to ro-ro cargo ships

(vehicle carriers), ro-ro cargo ships, ro-ro passenger ships, LNG
carriers and cruise passenger ships having non-conventional
propulsion, the requirement to have:
Ro-ro cargo
ships, ro-ro
passenger
ships, LNG
carriers and
cruise
passenger
Attained EEDI Required EEDI = (1-X/100)x reference line

value,
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S e p t e m b e r
where X is the reduction factor specified in the rows added to

Table 1, attached here below:
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ships having
nonconventional
propulsion
400 GT /
Contracted
for
construction
on or after 1
September
2015
In order to uniformly identify the phase a ship falls within,

reference should be made to MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2, which
clarifies the meaning of new ship for each phase.
7. Form of IAPP Certificate, amending the note under item 1.4 to
add reference to the newly adopted regulation 13.5.2.3
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All ships/
New and
existing
NOx TECHNICAL CODE

2014 Amendments to the revised NOx Technical Code
the following modifications to include the test of gas fuel:
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1. Chapter 1 General, modifying the definition of the engine

intended to be operated normally in the gas mode to read with
the gas fuel as the main fuel and with liquid fuel as pilot or
balance fuel.
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2. Chapter 5 Procedures for NOx emission measurements on a

test bed, adding new requirement for dual fuel, in relation to:
the test of fuel oils (new para.s 5.3.4, 5.3.5 and 5.3.6); and
the intake air used in the calculation of the gaseous
emissions (para. 5.12.3.1); and
the coefficient ugas and fuel-specific parameters for raw

exhaust gas.
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All ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
September
2015
S e p t e m b e r
3. Chapter 6 Procedures for demonstrating compliance with NOx

emission limits on board, including dual fuel operation and the
Gas fuel temperature before the engine among the engine
parameters to be measured and recorded;
4. Appendix VI Calculation of exhaust gas mass flow, providing
the necessary parameters (qmf, wALF, wBET, wDEL, wEPS, ffd), for
mode operation of dual-fuel engine calculations.
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2016
Date of first IOPP renewal survey after 2016
anniversary date of delivery*
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The international convention for the control and Management of

The BWM Convention will enter into force twelve months after the
date on which not less than thirty States, the combined merchant
fleets of which constitute not less than thirty-five percent of the gross
tonnage of the worlds merchant shipping, have become parties to it.
For the management of ballast water, two main standards are
defined by the Convention:
D1: ballast water exchange with an efficiency of 95% volumetric
exchange (for ships exchanging ballast water by the pumpingthrough method, pumping through three times the volume of
each ballast tank shall be considered equivalent);
D2: allowable limits on viable organisms in ballast water to be
meter (less than 10 viable organisms per cubic meter greater
than or equal to 50 micrometers in minimum dimension and less
than 10 viable organisms per millilitre less than 50 micrometers
in minimum dimension and greater than or equal to 10
micrometers
in minimum
dimension). Ballast water
management, in compliance with the D-2 standard, will be
performed by type approved systems.
The BWM Convention requires the following ships:
ships, constructed before 2009, with a ballast water capacity of
less than 1,500 cubic meters and more than 5,000 cubic meters;
and
ships, with a ballast water capacity of 5,000 cubic meters and
more, constructed on or after 2009 but before 2012,
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All ships
with a
ballast water
capacity
1.500 and
3
5.000 m /
Constructed
before 1
January
2009
All ships
with a
ballast water
capacity
3
5.000 m /
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2009 but
before 1
January
2012
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to comply with D1 standard (i.e. ballast water exchange) from the

date of entry into force of the Convention until the first renewal
survey after:
the 2016 anniversary date of delivery of the ship; or
the entry into force of the Convention, if occurs later;
after which they shall comply with the D-2 standard
water treatment system).
(i.e. ballast
Resolution A.1088(28), adopted on 4 December 2013, describes the

above-mentioned implementation schedule and clarifies that the first
renewal survey is the one associated with the International Oil
Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate*.
* Recognizing that the BWM Convention may not be amended before it enters into force, it is
likely that - as soon possible after entry into force of the BWM Convention - Regulation B-3
will be amended consistently with the implementation scheme set in the Res. A.1088(28).
However from the entry into force of the Convention and until the entry into force of the
amendments - Flag Administrations have to be consulted on whether or not to apply the new
implementation scheme included in Res. A.1088(28).
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1 January 2016
SOLAS 1974
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.291(87) on 21 May 2010, include, inter alia,
the following:
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New Regulation II-1/3-11 Corrosion protection of cargo oil tanks of

crude oil tankers, introduces mandatory coating requirements for
cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers of 5000 tonnes deadweight and
above (excluding combination carriers and chemical tankers, even the
ones certified to carry oil):
1. for which the building contract is placed on or after 1
January 2013; or
2. in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are
laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or
3. the delivery of which is on or after 1 January 2016.
All cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers are required to be coated during
the construction of the ship in accordance with the Performance
standard for protective coatings adopted by Resolution MSC.288(87),
as may be amended (see MSC.1/Circ.1381, dated 10 December 2010,
amending the footnote no.4 of Table 1 to add a reference NACE
SP0508-2010 for measurement of levels of soluble salts); or protected
by alternatives means of corrosion protection or utilization of corrosion
resistance material to maintain required structural integrity for 25 years
in accordance with the Performance standards for alternative means of
corrosion protection adopted by Resolution MSC.289(87), as may be
amended.
Specific guidance on the application of the relevant requirements of the
Performance standard for protective coatings for cargo oil tanks of
crude oil tankers and alternative means of corrosion protection, is
provided by the Unified interpretations approved and issued by
MSC.1/Circ.1479, dated 19 May 2014, and MSC.1/Circ.1478, dated 19
May 2014, respectively.
The Administration may exempt crude oil tanker from this requirement
in the following cases:
1. to allow the use of novel prototype alternatives to the
coating system, for testing, provided they are subject to
suitable
controls,
regular
assessment
and
acknowledgement of the need for immediate remedial
action if the system fails or is shown to be failing. Such
exemption shall be recorded on an exemption certificate; or
2. if a crude oil tanker ship is built to be engaged solely in the
carriage of cargoes and cargo handling operations not
causing corrosion. Such exemption and conditions for which
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Crude oil
tankers of
5000 DWT
and above/
Delivered
on or after
1 January
2016
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it is granted shall be recorded on an exemption certificate.

Maintenance and repair of the protective coating system should be
included in the ships overall maintenance and repair scheme and shall
be recorded in the Coating Technical File (CTF) as per Resolution
MSC.288(87), which makes reference to the guidelines on procedures
for in-service maintenance and repair of coating systems for cargo oil
tanks of crude oil tankers in MSC.1/Circ.1399, dated 10 June 2011.
2013 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.350(92) on 21 June 2013 (see 2013
Amendments 1 January 2015) clarify, inter alia, the application of the bridge navigational
watch alarm system (BNWAS) carriage requirement to ships constructed before 1 July 2002, as
follows:
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passenger ships irrespective of size and cargo ships of 3000

gross tonnage and upwards shall be fitted with a BNWAS,
complying with standards not inferior to those adopted by
Resolution MSC.128(75) and being operation whenever the ship
is underway at sea, not later than the first survey after 1
January 2016;
cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards but less than
3000 gross tonnage shall be fitted with a BNWAS, complying
with standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution
MSC.128(75) and being operation whenever the ship is
underway at sea, not later than the first survey after 1 January
2017; and
500 gross tonnage shall be fitted with a BNWAS, complying with
standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution
2018.
Passenger
ships and
cargo ships
of 3000 GT
and
upwards/
Constructed
before 1
July 2002
The first survey is to be interpreted as specified in MSC.1/Circ.1290.

BNWAS installed prior to 1 July 2011 may subsequently be
exempted from full compliance with such standards at the discretion
of the Administration.
Guidance on the BNWAS auto
function
is
provided
by

The amendments adopted by Resolutions MSC.365(93) and MSC.366(93) on 22 May 2014
introduce, respectively:
modifications to Chapters II-1 and II-2;
new Chapter XIII Verification of compliance, making the III Code mandatory.
The modifications include, inter alia, the following:
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1.
Regulation II-1/29 Steering gear, describing the alternative

methods for testing the main and auxiliary steering gear during
sea trials in cases where it is impracticable to test the ship at the
full load condition (the ship at its deepest seagoing draught and
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All ships/
New and
existing
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running ahead at the speed corresponding to the number of

maximum continuous revolutions of the main engine and
maximum design pitch).
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2.
Regulation II-2/3, including three new definitions:

Fire damper (i.e. device installed in a ventilation duct, which
under normal conditions remains open allowing flow in the
duct, and is closed during a fire, preventing the flow in the
duct to restrict the passage of fire);
Smoke damper (i.e. device installed in a ventilation duct,
which under normal conditions remains open allowing flow in
the duct, and is closed during a fire, preventing the flow in the
duct to restrict the passage of smoke and hot gases); and
Vehicle carrier (i.e. cargo ship with multi deck ro-ro spaces
designed for the carriage of empty cars and trucks as cargo).
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3.
Regulation II-2/4.5.5 Inert gas systems, requiring new tankers

(i.e. constructed on or after 1 January 2016) of 8000 DWT when
carrying cargoes described in Regulations II-2/1.6.1 and II2/1.6.2 to protect cargo tanks by a fixed inert gas system (in
accordance with the requirements of the FSS Code) and to
comply with the following provisions:
double-hull spaces shall be fitted with suitable connections
for the supply of inert gas;
where hull spaces are connected to a permanently fitted inert
gas distribution system, means shall be provided to prevent
hydrocarbon gases from the cargo tanks entering the double
hull spaces through the system; and
Tankers
8000 DWT
carrying
liquid
cargoes or
liquefied
gases/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
where such spaces are not permanently connected to an

inert gas distribution system, appropriate means shall be
provided to allow connection to the inert has main.
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The regulation clarifies (para. 5.5.2) that the requirements for

inert gas systems in FSS Code need not be applied to chemical
tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 including those
constructed before 1 July 2012 and all gas carriers:
when carrying cargoes described in Regulation II-2/1.6.1,
provided that they comply with the requirements for inert gas
systems on chemical tankers established by the
Administration, based on the guidelines developed by IMO
(i.e. Regulation for inert gas systems on chemical tankers
adopted by Resolution A.567(14) and its Corr.1);
when carrying flammable cargoes other than crude oil or
petroleum products such as cargoes listed in Chapter 17 and
18 of IBC Code, provided that the capacity of tanks used for
3
their carriage does not exceed 3000 m and the individual
nozzle capacities of tank washing machines do not exceed
3
17.5 m /h and the total combined throughput from the
number of machines in use in cargo tank at any one time
3
does not exceed 110 m /h.
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Moreover, Administration may in accordance with Regulation

I/5:
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Tankers/
Constructed
before 1
January
2016
and
Gas
carriers/
New and
existing
Tankers/
Constructed
J a n u a r y
after having given consideration to the ships arrangement

and equipment, accept other fixed installations; and
for tankers of 8000 DWT and upwards but less than 20000
DWT constructed on or after 1 January 2016, in lieu of fixed
installations, accept other equivalent or means of protection.
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on or after 1
January
2016
The equivalent systems or arrangements shall:

be capable of preventing dangerous accumulations of
explosive mixtures in intact cargo tanks during normal
service throughout the ballast voyage and necessary in-tank
operations; and
be so designed as to minimize the risk of ignition from the
generation of static electricity by the system itself.
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4.
Regulation II-2/9.7 Ventilation systems, including

requirements in relation, inter alia, to the following issues:
new
materials of ventilation ducts - including single and double

wall ducts - requiring them to be of steel or equivalent
material except flexible bellows of short length not exceeding
600 mm used for connecting fans to the ducting in airconditioning rooms (para. 7.1.1);
All ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
testing of fire dampers, exempting them if located at the

lower end of the duct in exhaust ducts for galley ranges,
which must be of steel and capable of stopping the draught in
the duct (para. 7.1.2.1);
location and accessibility of fire damper and hatches of
ventilation ducts (para.s 7.1.3 and 7.1.4);
means of closing of ventilation systems (para. 7.1.5) ;
use of combustible gaskets in flanged ventilation duct
connections (para. 7.1.6);
insulation of ducts (para. 7.2.5);
characteristic of automatic fire damper required where the
ventilation duct passes through a main vertical zone division
(para. 7.2.6);
details of fire dampers (para.s 7.3.1.3 and 7.3.3);
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specification of the duct system (i.e. exhaust and supply)

serving stairway enclosures (para. 7.4.3);
location of fire dampers for exhaust ducts from galley ranges
(para. 7.5.1.1.2);
location of hatches of exhaust ducts from galley ranges
(para. 7.5.1.1.5);
specification for exhaust ducts from ranges for cooking
equipment installed on open decks, when passing through
accommodation spaces or spaces containing combustible
materials (para. 7.5.1.2);
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specification of fire dampers for exhaust ducts from galley

ranges when passing through accommodation spaces or
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Passenger
ships
carrying
more than
36
passengers/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
Passenger
ships
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spaces combustible materials (para. 7.5.2.2);

arrangements for shutting off of both exhaust and supply fans
of exhaust ducts from galley ranges when passing through
accommodation spaces or spaces combustible materials
(para. 7.5.2.3);
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location of means for closing the ventilation duct or ducts in

ventilation rooms serving machinery spaces of category A
containing internal combustion machinery (para. 7.6);
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specifications for exhaust ducts from laundries and drying

rooms of category (13) spaces (para. 7.7);
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5.
Regulation II-2/10.7.3 Firefighting for ships designed to carry

containers on or above the weather deck, additionally requiring
to carry:
at least one water mist lance (para. 7.3.1);
mobile water monitors if the ship is designed to carry five or
more tiers of containers on or above the weather deck (para.
7.3.2). The operational performance of each mobile water
monitor shall be tested during initial survey on board the ship
to the satisfaction of the Administration (para. 7.3.2.4); and
sufficient number of fire hydrants (para. 7.3.2.2).
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6.
Regulation II-2/13
requirements for:
Means
of
escape
introducing
new
inclined ladders and stairways on passenger and cargo ships

(para.s 4.1.5 and 4.2.4);
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escape from main workshops within machinery spaces on

passenger ships (para. 4.1.6);
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escape from machinery control rooms in machinery spaces

of category A (para. 4.2.5); and
escape from main workshops in machinery spaces of
category A (para. 4.2.6).
Reference should also be made to the Unified Interpretation
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carrying not
more than
36
passengers
and cargo
ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
All ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
Passenger
ships
carrying
more than
36
passengers/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
Ships
designed to
carry
containers
on or above
the weather
deck /
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
All ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
Passenger
ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
Cargo
ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
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circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1511 dated 5 June 2015.

7.
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Regulation II-2/16 Operations, including requirements for the

operation of inert gas system.
Moreover, for tankers constructed on or after 1 January 2016,
new para. 3.3.3 requires that if the oxygen content of the inert
gas exceeds 5% by volume, immediate action shall be taken to
improve the gas quality (para. 3.3.3).
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Reference should be made to the Unified Interpretation

circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1501, dated 23 June 2015.
8.
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Regulation II-2/20-1 Requirements for vehicle carriers carrying

motor vehicles with compressed hydrogen or natural gas in their
tanks for their own propulsion as cargo, providing additional fire
safety measures in relation to the following:
Electrical equipment and wiring (para.s 3.1 and 4.1);
Tankers/
New and
existing
Tankers/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
Vehicle
carriers/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
Ventilation arrangement (para.s 3.2 and 4.2);

Prohibition of other equipment which may constitute a source
of ignition (para.s 3.3 and 4.3); and
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Portable gas detectors which shall be
at least two;
suitable for the detection of the gas fuel; and
of a certified safe type for use in the explosive gas and

air mixture (para. 5).
New Chapter XIII Verification of compliance, requiring
Contracting Governments to:
Vehicle
carriers/
New and
existing
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9.
Related to
flag States
apply the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code);

and
be subject to the periodic audits by IMO in accordance with
the audit standard to verify compliance with and
implementation of the SOLAS Convention.
2011 ESP CODE

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.371(93) on 22 May 2014, introducing, inter
alia, the following modifications in order to align the code to IACS URZ10s:
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1.
Annex A, parts A and B, para. 1.2.6; and annex B, part A, para.

1.2.6 and part B, paragraph 1.2.5 clarifying the definition
transverse section on transversely framed vessels;
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2.
Annex A, parts A and B, para. 1.2.9, and annex B, part A, para.

1.2.9 replacing of "tnet" by "tren" (i.e. renewal thickness is the
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Bulk carriers
and oil
tankers
500GT/
New and
existing
Bulk carriers
and double
J a n u a r y
minimum allowable thickness below which renewal of structural

members is to be carried out) for vessels built according to
IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR) in the definition of
"substantial corrosion";
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3.
Annex A, part A, para. 1.2.18 defining the term "pitting

corrosion (i.e. scattered corrosions spots/areas with local
material reductions which are greater than the general corrosion
in the surrounding area);
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4.
Annexes A and B, parts A and B, para. 1.3.3 specifying that

where the damage found on structure is isolated and of a
localized nature, which does not affect the ship's structural
integrity, consideration may be given by the surveyor to allow an
appropriate temporary repair to restore watertight or weather
tight integrity and impose a Recommendation/Condition of Class
for a specific period of time;
5.
Annexes A and B, parts A and B, para. 2.2.1 clarifying the time

limit if the renewal survey is commenced prior to the fourth
annual survey;
6.
Annex A, parts A and B, para.s 2.3.3 and 4.2.3.3 further

clarifying that for IACS CSR bulk carriers the identified
substantial corrosion areas may be either protected by a coating
applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer's
requirements and examined at annual intervals, or measured at
annual intervals;
7.
Annex A, part A, para. 3.4.1.3; part B, para. 3.4.1.2; part A,

para. 3.4.2.3; part B, para. 3.4.2.2; parts A and B, para. 3.5
specifying that for IACS CSR bulk carriers, the annual thickness
gauging may be omitted where a protective coating has been
applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer's
requirements and is maintained in good condition;
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8.
Annex A, parts A and B, para. 6.3.2; and Annex B, part A, para.

6.3.2 and part B, para. 6.3.1 requiring for IACS CSR bulk
carriers and oil tankers to have onboard the main structural
plans of cargo and ballast tanks;
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9.
Annex B, part A, para.s 4.1.4 and 3.5.2 requiring for IACS

CSR double-hull oil tankers to examine the identified substantial
corrosion areas and carry out additional thickness
measurements at the intermediate survey and in ballast tanks at
the annual survey.
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hull oil
tankers
500GT/
New and
existing
Single-side
skin bulk
carriers
500GT/
New and
existing
Bulk carriers
and oil
tankers
500GT/
New and
existing
Bulk carriers
500GT/
New and
existing
Bulk carriers
and double
hull oil
tankers
500GT/
New and
existing
Double hull
oil tankers
500GT/
New and
existing
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SYSTEM)
2014 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.367(93) on 22 May 2014, revise the entire
Chapter 15 Inert gas system in order to specify the performance standards and installation
requirements for inert gas systems as required by SOLAS Reg. II-2/4.5.5 as adopted by
Resolution MSC.365(93) see 2014 Amendments (first set) 1 January 2016. New Chapter
15 include the following:
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General characteristic of the systems (e.g. capabilities of the

systems; materials and the gas supply);
Safety measures related to maximum pressure, shutdown and
shutoff arrangements, limit of the oxygen content under which the
inert gas is automatically vented to atmosphere, and the use of
valves.
Tankers/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
Requirements for the system components (i.e. Non-return

devices, inert gas line);
Indicator and alarms; and
Instruction manuals.
Moreover, additional requirements are provided for the following
systems:
inert gas systems using flue gas or inert gas generators, including
specifications for inert gas generator; gas regulating valves;
cooling and scrubbing arrangement; blowers; inert gas isolating
valves; prevention of flue gas leakage; indicator and alarms; and
inert gas systems using nitrogen generators.
IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS

GOODS)
2014 Amendments
The amendments 37-14 adopted by Resolution MSC.372(93) on 22 May 2014, include, inter
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exclusion from the application of the Code for certain types of

lamps containing dangerous goods;
introduction of references to the International Convention for Safe
Containers 1972, as amended;
updating of definitions (e.g. design; exclusive use; Freight
container; large salvage packaging; Management system;
Neutron radiation detector; Radiation detection system);
updating requirements for radioactive material mainly in order to
align them with the changes to the regulations adopted by IAEA;
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All ships
carrying
dangerous
goods/
New and
existing
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changes of Proper Shipping Names (PSNs) for certain class

entries;
updating of the Dangerous Good Lists, including, for example,
new UN numbers (from UN 3507 to UN 3526) and two Columns
16a Stowage and handling and 16b Segregation due to the
splitting of Column 16; and
clarifications on design and dimensions of package marks, labels
and placards (e.g. marking for packages containing limited
quantities; excepted quantities mark; marine pollutant mark;
Class/division label).

2014 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.375(93) on 22 May 2014, make the III Code
mandatory, as follows:
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New annex IV Verification of compliance requires Contracting

Governments
Related to
flag States
use the provisions of the IMO Instruments Implementation Code

(III Code) Code in the execution of their obligations and
responsibilities contained in the LL Convention; and
be subject to periodic audits by IMO in accordance with the audit
standard to verify compliance with and implementation of the LL
Convention.
LSA CODE (INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE)

2014 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.368(93) on 22 May 2014, modify the test
requirements for lifejackets set in Chapter II Personal life-saving appliances, as follows:
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For adult lifejackets:

the average height of the mouth of exhausted or unconscious
persons is to be not less than the average provided by the adult
reference test device (RTD) minus 10mm;
the average time for turning the body of unconscious, face down
persons shall not exceed the one for the RTD plus 1 second;
the average torso angle shall not be less than the one of the RTD
minus 10;
the average faceplane angle shall not be less than the one of the
RTD minus 10;
For infant or child lifejacket:
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the jump and drop tests shall be exempted for infants; and
five of nine subjects shall perform the jump and drop tests, while
manikins may be substituted for human test subjects, for children.
Such modifications are reflected in the amendments to the revised
recommendations MSC.81(70) adopted by Resolution MSC.378(93).
These amendments include also modifications to Appendix 1 Adult
reference test device (RTD) design and construction.
MARPOL 73/78
2014 Amendments to the Annex I Regulations for the prevention of
pollution by oil (first set)
The amendments, adopted by Resolutions MEPC.246(66) and MEPC.248(66) on 4 April
2014, introduce, respectively, a new Chapter in order to make the III Code mandatory; and a
new carriage requirements for oil tankers and consequent amendments to the Form B of the
IOPP Certificate, as follows:
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1. Regulation 28(6) Subdivision and damage stability requires all

oil tankers to be fitted with a stability instrument approved by the
Administration taking into account the performance standards,
recommended by IMO (Part B of the 2008, IS Code,
MSC.1/Circ.1229 and MSC.1/Circ.1461) - capable of verifying
compliance with intact and damage stability requirements. The
document of approval for the stability instrument shall be issued
by the Administration.
Oil tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 shall comply with
this Regulation at the first scheduled renewal survey of the ship
after 1 January 2016 but not later than 1 January 2021. However,
a stability instrument fitted on an oil tanker constructed before 1
January 2016 need not be replaced provided it is capable of
verifying compliance with intact and damage stability, to the
satisfaction of the Administration.
Such carriage requirement may be waived by the Administration
(Reg. 3(6)) for the following oil tankers if loaded in accordance
with the conditions approved by the Administration taking into
account the operational guidance provided in part 2 of the
Guidelines for verification of damage stability requirements for
tankers, issued by MSC.1/Circ.1461:
oil tankers which are on a dedicated service, with a limited

number of permutations of loading such that all anticipated
conditions have been approved in the stability information
provided to the master in accordance with Reg. 28(5);
oil tankers where stability verification is made remotely by a

means approved by the Administration;
oil tankers which are loaded within an approved range of

loading conditions; or
oil tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 provided with

approved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicable
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intact and damage stability requirements.

2. Form B of the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate includes new
paragraphs 5.7.5 and 5.7.6 related to the new carriage
requirements in Reg. 28(6).
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3. New Chapter 10 Verification of compliance with the provisions of

the Convention, requiring Contracting Governments to:
apply the provisions of the IMO Instruments Implementation

Code (III Code) adopted by Resolution A.1070(28) (Reg. 44);
and
be subject to periodic audits by IMO in accordance with the

audit standard to verify compliance with and implementation
of MARPOL Annex I (Reg.45).
Related to
flag States
2014 Amendments to the Annex II Regulations for the control of

pollution by noxious liquid substances in bulk
2014 Amendments to the revised Annex III Regulations for the
prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form
(first set)
2014 Amendments to the Annex IV Regulations for the prevention
of pollution by sewage from ships
2014 Amendments to the Annex V Regulations for the prevention
of pollution by garbage from ships
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.246(66) on 4 April 2014, amends MARPOL
Annexes II, III, IV and V making the III Code mandatory, as follows:
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NA
NA
1. New Chapter 9 of Annex II Verification of compliance with the

provisions of the Convention, requiring Contracting Governments
to:

and

of MARPOL Annex II (Reg.20).
2. New Chapter 2 of Annex III Verification of compliance with the

provisions of this annex, requiring Contracting Governments to:

and

of MARPOL Annex III (Reg.11).
3. New Chapter 6 of Annex IV Verification of compliance with the

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flag States
Related to
flag States
Related to
flag States
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and

of MARPOL Annex IV (Reg.16).
4. New Chapter 2 of Annex V Verification of compliance with the


and

of MARPOL Annex V (Reg.12).
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Related to
flag States
2011 Amendments to the revised Annex IV Regulations for the

prevention of pollution by sewage from ships
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.200(62) on 15 July 2011, introduce the
possibility of establishing Special areas for passenger ships. Within these special areas,
stricter standards for the discharge of sewage from passenger ships are applied as follows:
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The discharge of sewage from passenger ship within a special area

(at the moment the only one is the Baltic sea area as defined in
Annex I) shall be prohibited:
on or after 1 January 2016, for new passenger ships (i.e. for

which the building contract is placed, or in the absence of it, the
keel of which is laid, or is in a similar stage of construction on or
after 1 January 2016 or the delivery of which is two years or
more after 1 January 2016); and
on or after 1 January 2018, for existing ships,
subject to the establishment by IMO of the date from which this

requirement shall take effect, after the receipt of sufficient coastal
Parties notifications in relation to the facilities for the reception of
sewage in the special area.
A passenger ship may be exempted from the application of this
requirement when has in operation an approved sewage treatment
plant which has been certified by the Administration to meet the
operational requirements set in Regulation 9.2.1 of the Annex
(taking into account the 2012 guidelines on implementation of
effluent standards and performance standards on performance test
adopted by Resolution MEPC.227(64)), and the effluent shall not
produce visible floating solids nor cause discoloration of the
surrounding water.
It is worth reminding that in October 2014, MEPC noted that due to
the lack of available information on reception facilities, the earliest
effective date for the Baltic Sea special area, i.e. 1 January 2016,
will not be met and that a later date will be decided by next MEPC
sessions. MEPC 69 (from 18 to 22 April 2016) is expected to adopt
amendments to Regulation 11:
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Passenger
ships/
Contracted
or
constructed
on or after 1
January
2016 or
delivered
two years or
more after 1
January
2016
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postponing the application of this requirement to new passenger

ships (i.e. contracted for construction on or after 1 June 2019)
from 1 June 2019 and existing passenger ships (i.e. contracted
before 1 June 2019) from 1 June 2021; and
limiting the application to the portion of the Special Area

comprising of the Baltic Sea proper, the Gulf of Bothnia, the
Gulf of Finland and the entrance to the Baltic Sea bounded by
the parallel of the Skaw in the Skagerrak at 5744'.8 N,
excluding those marine areas within the sovereignty of the
Russian Federation, or subject to the sovereign rights and
jurisdiction of the Russian Federation.
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The revised Annex VI, adopted by Resolution MEPC.176(58) on 10 October 2008 and as
further amended by Resolution MEPC.251(66) on 4 April 2014 (see 2014 Amendments to
the revised Annex VI Regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships 1
September 2015), introduces, inter alia, in Regulation 13 Nitrogen Oxides a 3-Tier approach
with a view of progressively reducing NOx emissions limits.
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Tier III
Marine diesel engines with a power output of more than 130 kW
installed on board ships constructed on or after 1 January 2016
and operating in the North American Emission Control Area or the
United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area, shall comply
with the following NOx emission limits:
3.4 g/kWh when n is less than 130 rpm;
(-0.2)
9 *n
and
g/kWh when n is 130 or more but less than 2000 rpm;
2.0 g/kWh when n is 2000 rpm or more.
All ships
operating
in North
American
and US
Caribbean
Sea ECA/
Constructed
on or after
1 January
2016
Outside the above-mentioned areas, Tier II limitations continue to

be applied. In addition Tier III limits shall not apply to:
ship with a length less than 24 meters when it is used solely for
recreational purposes; or
marine diesel engine installed on a ship with a combined diesel
engine propulsion power of less than 750 kW if it is demonstrated
that the ship cannot comply with the above mentioned limits due
to design or construction limitations; or
marine diesel engine installed on a ship constructed prior to 1
January 2021 of less than 500 GT with a length of 24 meters or
more when it has been specifically designated, and is used solely,
for recreational purposes.
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According to the guidelines adopted by Resolution MEPC.230(65), if

an engine with a power output of more than 130 kW is replaced by a
non-identical engine on or after 1 January 2016, this shall comply with
Tier III standards when operating in the ECA unless:
a replacement engine of similar rating complying with Tier III is

not commercially available; or
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Constructed
before 1
January
2016
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the replacement engine, in order to be brought into Tier III

compliance, needs to be equipped with a NOx reducing device
which due to:
size cannot be installed in the limited space available on board; or

extensive heat release could have adverse impact on the ships
structure, sheeting, and/or equipment whilst additional ventilation
and/or insulation of the engine-room/compartment will not be
possible.
In making the determination that a Tier III engine is not a feasible
replacement engine for a ship, the guidelines describe the aspects to
be taken into account (e.g. downstream ship components; electrical
systems
for
diesel
generators;
restrictions
concerning
adjustment/matching).
Moreover, on or after 1 January 2016, if it is not possible for such a
replacement to meet the emission limit of the so called Tier III, then
that replacement engine shall meet the emission limits of Tier II.
IBC
CODE
(INTERNATIONAL
CODE
FOR
THE
2014 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.250(66) on 4 April 2014 and by Resolution
MSC.369(93) on 22 May 2014, are relevant, inter alia, to the following:
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1. Section 2.2 Freeboard and stability, requiring all ships to be

fitted with a stability instrument approved by the Administration
taking into account the performance standards, recommended by
IMO (Part B of the 2008, IS Code, MSC.1/Circ.1229 and
MSC.1/Circ.1461) - capable of verifying compliance with intact
and damage stability requirements.
Ships constructed before 1 January 2016 shall comply with this
requirement at the first scheduled renewal survey of the ship after
1 January 2016 but not later than 1 January 2021. A stability
instrument fitted on a ship constructed before 1 January 2016
need not be replaced provided it is capable of verifying
compliance with intact and damage stability, to the satisfaction of
the Administration. In this regard, for the purposes of control
under Regulation 16 of MARPOL Annex II, the Administration
shall issue a document of approval for the stability instrument.
the following ships provided the procedures employed for intact
and damage stability verification maintain the same degree of
safety, as being loaded in accordance with the approved
conditions and any such waiver is duly noted on the International
Certificate of Fitness :
ships which are on a dedicated service, with a limited number

of permutations of loading such that all anticipated conditions
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Chemical
tankers/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 1986
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have been approved in the stability information provided to the

master;
ships where stability verification is made remotely by a means

approved by the Administration;
ships which are loaded within an approved range of loading

conditions; or .
ships constructed before 1 January 2016 provided with

approved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicable intact
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2. Para 11.1.1.1, specifying that new ships shall comply with the
requirements set in SOLAS Chapter II-2 irrespective of their
tonnage including those in Regulation II-2/4.5.5 on inert gas
systems, adopted by Resolution MSC.365(93) on 22 May 2014.
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3. The Certificate of Fitness, modifying para. 6 in relation to the

above-mentioned new carriage requirements of stability
instrument included in Section 2.2.
Chemical
tankers/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2016
Chemical
tankers/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 1986
STCW CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF

TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR
SEAFARERES)
2014 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.373(93) on 22 May 2014, make the III Code
mandatory as follows:
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New regulation I/16 Verification of compliance require Contracting

Governments to:
apply the provisions of the IMO Instruments Implementation Code
(III Code) in the execution of their obligations and responsibilities
contained in the STCW Convention; and
standard to verify compliance with and implementation of the
STCW Convention.
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Related to
flag States
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STCW CODE (CODE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING,

CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS)
2014 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.374(93) on 22 May 2014, introduce new
requirements due to the introduction in the STCW Convention of the III Code (see 2014
Amendments 1 January 2016):
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New Section A-I/16 Verification of compliance lists areas which shall

be subject to audit (e.g. Initial communication of information;
Equivalents; Recognition of certificates; Alternative certification; Port
State control; Prevention of drug and alcohol abuse).
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1 March 2016
MARPOL 73/78
the following modifications to make, inter alia, the energy efficiency requirements also
applicable to LNG carriers, cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion, ro-ro
cargo and passenger ships:
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consolidated
version
please
make
reference
to
Cruise
passenger
ships having
nonconventional
propulsion
and LNG
carriers 400
GT /
Constructed
on or after 1
March 2016
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Ro-ro cargo
ships, ro-ro
passenger
ships, LNG
carriers and
cruise
passenger
ships having
nonconventional
propulsion
400 GT /
Constructed
on or after 1
March 2016

value, where X is the reduction factor specified in the rows
added to Table 1, attached here below:
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pollution by oil (second set)
The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.256(67) on 17 October 2014 modify
Regulation 43 in relation to the special requirements for the use or carriage of oils in the
Antarctic area, as follows:
Ships - with the exception of vessels engaged in securing the safety
of ships or in a search and rescue operation - are not allowed to use
the following oils also as ballast:
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All ships/
New and
existing
1.
crude oils having a density at 15C higher than 900 kg/m ;
2.
oils, other than crude oils, having a density at 15C higher than
900 kg/m3 or a kinematic viscosity at 50C higher t han 180
2
mm /s; or
3.
bitumen, tar and their emulsions.
2014 Amendments to the Annex III Regulations for the prevention

of pollution by harmful substances in package form (second set)
The amendments adopted by Resolution MEPC.257(67) on 17 October 2014 modify
Appendix criteria for the identification of harmful substances in packaged form as follows:
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Radioactive materials are excluded from the harmful substances

identified according to the criteria provided in the Appendix.
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All ships
carrying
harmful
substances in
packaged
form/ New and
existing
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2014 Amendments to the Annex VI Regulations for the prevention

of air pollution from ships (second set)
The amendments adopted by MEPC.258(67) on 17 October 2014 introduce the following
modifications:
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1. Regulation 2 Definitions, adding the term fuel oil and amending

the definition of marine diesel engine:
Fuel oil (i.e. any fuel delivered to and intended for combustion
purposes for propulsion on board a ship, including gas,
distillate and residual fuels); and
Marine diesel engine (i.e. any reciprocating internal
combustion engine operating on liquid or dual fuel, to which
Reg. 13 applies, including booster/compound systems if
applied. In addition, a gas fuelled engine installed on a ship
constructed on or after 1 March 2016 or a gas fuelled
additional or non-identical replacement engine installed on or
after that date is also considered as a marine diesel engine.
Reference should also be made to MEPC.1/Circ.854, dated 1
July 2015.
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2. Regulation 13 NOx, replacing para. 7.3 in order to require ships

- constructed on or after 1 January 1990, but prior to 1 January
2000 - where a marine diesel engine with a power output of more
than 5,000 kW and a per cylinder displacement at or above 90
litres is fitted, to have the International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate indicating, for a marine diesel engine to which
paragraph 7.1 of this regulation applies, one of the following
an approved method has been applied;
All ships/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
1990 but
prior to 1
January
2000
the engine has been certified;

an approved method is not yet commercially available; or
an approved method is not applicable.
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3. Form of IAPP Certificate, modifying the Supplement. In order to

ensure a uniform application of item 2.2.1, Guidance on the
supplement to the IAPP Certificate is circulated by
MEPC.1/Circ.849.
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New and
existing
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1 July 2016
SOLAS 1974
2009 Amendments
103 The following ships engaged on international voyages to be fitted with
an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS):

upwards, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first
survey on or after 1 July 2016;

upwards but less than 50000 gross tonnage, constructed before
1 July 2013, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2017;

upwards but less than 20000 constructed before 1 July 2013, not
later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2018.
Cargo ships
other than
tankers
50000 GT/
Constructed
before 1
July 2013
Ships may be exempted by Administration from the application of

these requirements when such ships are taken permanently out of
service within two years after the implementation date specified
above.

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.290(87) on 21 May 2010, include, inter alia, the
following:
104 New Regulation II-1/3-10 Goal-based ship construction standards for
oil tankers and bulk carriers applies to oil tankers and bulk carriers of
150 m in length and above, constructed with single deck, top-side
tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, excluding ore carriers
and combination carriers:

or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July
2017; or
the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2020.
The above-mentioned new ships shall be designed and constructed

for a specific design life and to be safe and environmentally friendly,
when properly operated and maintained under the specified operating
and environmental conditions, in intact and specified damage
conditions, throughout their life. These requirements shall be
achieved through satisfying applicable structural requirements of a
recognised organization or national standards of an Administration,
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Oil tankers
and bulk
carriers of L
150m/
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conforming to the functional requirements of the Goal-based ship

construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers (GBS)
adopted by Resolution MSC.287(87) on 20 May 2010. Specific
information, on how the functional requirements have been applied in
the ship design and its construction, shall be contained in a Ship
Construction File, which shall be kept on board and/or ashore and
updated as appropriate throughout the ship service. The Guidelines
for the information to be included in a Ship Construction File are
circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1343 dated 2 June 2010.

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.380(94) on 21 November 2014, are related to the
following regulations:
105 1. Regulation VI/2 Cargo information, requiring the shipper to verify
the gross mass of the container with the exception for those
carried on a chassis or a trailer, driven on or off a ro-ro ship
engaged in short international voyages either by:
Cargo
ships/
New and
existing
weighing the packed container using calibrated and certified

equipment; or
weighing all packages and cargo items using a certified method
approved by the competent authority of the State in which
packing of the container was completed.
The gross mass verified taking into account MSC.1/Circ.1475
dated 9 June 2014 is to be included in the shipping document
which shall be:
signed by a person duly authorized by the shipper; and
submitted to the master and to the terminal representative
sufficiently in advance to be used in the preparation of the ship
stowage plan.
If the shipping document does not provide the verified gross mass
and the master and the terminal representative have not obtained
the verified gross mass of the packed container, it shall not be
loaded on to the ship.
106 2. Regulation XI-1/7 Atmosphere testing instrument for enclosed
spaces, requiring all ships to carry onboard a portable
atmosphere testing instrument or instruments (reference is to be
made to MSC.1/Circ.1477 dated 9 June 2014). The instrument
shall be capable of measuring concentrations of oxygen,
flammable gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide and carbon
monoxide prior to entry into enclosed spaces. Suitable means
shall be provided for the calibration of all instruments.
All ships/
New and
existing
107 3. Forms C and Form E Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship

Safety, specifying inter alia the following:
Cargo
ships/
New and
existing
the total number of david launched lifeboats;

the number of self-righting partially enclosed lifeboats; and
the total number of persons accommodated by free-fall
lifeboats.
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The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.381(94) on 21 November 2014, introduce,
inter alia, the following modifications in order to align the Code to IACS URZ10s:
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1. Annex A, parts A and B and Annex B, parts A and B para.s

5.3.2.3 and 5.5 including hydraulic arm vehicles such as
conventional cherry pickers, lifts and moveable platform among
the means of access to be provided for close-up surveys of the
hull structure; and breathing apparatus to be suitable for the
configuration of the space being surveyed;
Bulk carriers
and oil
tankers
500GT/
New and
existing
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2. Annex A, parts A and B and Annex B, part A para.s 6.1.3, 6.3.2,

6.4.2, 6.4.3 introducing new requirements for bulk carriers and
oil tankers subject to SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-10 (see 2010
Amendments (first set) 1 July 2016):
Bulk carriers
and oil
tankers of L
150m/
Contracted
on or after 1
July 2016
the owner should arrange the updating of the Ship

Construction File (SCF) and the procedures for updating
should be included in the Safety Management System;
the SCF limited to the items to be retained on board should
be available on board,
the surveyor should verify that the update of the SCF has been
done whenever a modification of the documentation included
in the SCF has taken place; and
the surveyor should verify any addition and/or renewal of
materials used for the construction of the hull structure are
documented within the SCF list of materials.
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3. Annex B, parts A and B para.s 2.6.1 including the possibility for

the surveyor to accept the cargo tank testing carried out by the
vessels crew under the direction of the master, provided that the
conditions listed in the paragraph are satisfied. Moreover,
reference should be made to MSC.1/Circ.1502, dated 11 June
2015.
Oil tankers
500GT/
New and
existing
IGC
CODE
(INTERNATIONAL
CODE
FOR
THE
LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK)
2014 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.370(93) on 22 May 2014, revise the entire
Code, introducing, inter alia, the following modifications:
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1. Chapter 1 General, introducing:

New procedure for submitting new products in the summary of
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minimum requirements (Chapter 19);

New definitions (e.g. closed loop sampling; gas combustion
unit (GCU); gas consumer; hazardous area; non-hazardous
area; length; thermal oxidation method; turret mooring system)
111 2. Chapter 2 Ship survival capability and location of cargo tanks,
requiring:
all ships to be fitted with a stability instrument, capable of
verifying compliance with intact and damage stability
requirements, approved by the Administration having regard to
the performance standards recommended by IMO (part B,
chapter 4, of 2008, IS Code, MSC.1/Circ.1229 and
MSC.1/Circ.1461).
Gas
carriers/
New and
existing
Gas carriers constructed before 1 July 2016 shall comply with

this requirement at the first scheduled renewal survey of the
ship after 1 July 2016 but not later than 1 July 2021. However,
a stability instrument installed on a ship constructed before 1
July 2016 need not be replaced provided it is capable of
verifying compliance with intact and damage stability, to the
satisfaction of the Administration.
Such carriage requirement may be waived by the
Administration for the following gas carriers if loaded in
accordance with the conditions approved by the
Administration:
gas carriers which are on a dedicated service, with a limited
provided to the master in accordance with para. 2.2.5;
gas carriers where stability verification is made remotely by
a means approved by the Administration;
gas carriers which are loaded within an approved range of
gas carriers constructed before 1 July 2016 provided with
approved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicable
intact and damage stability requirements.
Any such waiver shall be duly noted on the International
Certificate of Fitness.
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cargo tanks of Type 1G ships to be separated from side shell

of a distance ranging between 0.8m to 2.0m as a function of
the volume of the individual tank consistently with the
provisions of MARPOL Annex I applicable to oil tankers.
3. Chapter 3 Ship arrangements, introducing requirements for
turret compartments;
4. Chapter 5 Process pressure vessels and liquid, vapour and
pressure piping systems, introducing new requirements for
cargo sampling connections, cargo filters, water curtain and
design of high pressure fuel gas system piping for safe
handling of all cargo and process liquid and vapour; and
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Gas
carriers/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2016
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turret compartments.
5. Chapter 9 Cargo containment system atmosphere control,
requiring to monitor the quantity of inert gas being supplied to
individual insulation spaces, when such spaces are continually
supplied with an inert gas as part of a leak detection system.
6. Chapter 10 Electrical installations, updating the requirements in
order to include IEC 60092 standards (e.g. definitions of Zone 0,
Zone 1 and Zone 2; and hazardous areas).
7. Chapter 11 Fire protection and extinction, making reference to
the FSS Code requirements and introducing new provisions
related to the fire-fighting systems of turret compartments.
8. Chapter 13 Instrumentation and automation systems, requiring
for membrane containment systems, the primary and
secondary insulation spaces to be able to be inerted and their
gas content analysed individually; and
turret compartments to be fitted with a permanently installed
system of gas detection and audible and visual alarms
9. Chapter 16 Use of cargo as fuel, introducing new requirements
for:
gas fired internal combustion engines, requesting, inter alia,
gas detection to be provided for crankcases, sumps, scavenge
spaces and cooling systems vents; and
gas turbine plants
10. Chapter 18 Operating requirements, requesting ship to be
provided with copies of suitably detailed cargo system operation
manuals approved by the Administration such that trained
personnel can safely operate the ship with due regard to the
hazards and properties of the cargoes that are permitted to be
carried. The information to be included in the manuals is listed in
para. 18.2.2.
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2017
1 January 2017
SOLAS 1974
2013 Amendments
Amendments 1 January 2015), clarify, inter alia, the application of the bridge navigational
follows:
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3000 gross tonnage shall be fitted with a BNWAS, complying
with standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution
2017; and
500 gross tonnage shall be fitted with a BNWAS, not later than
the first survey after 1 January 2018.
Cargo ships
of 500 GT
and
upwards but
less than
3000 GT/
Constructed
before 1
July 2002

function
is
provided
by

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.386(94) on 21 November 2014, introduce new
Chapter XIV Safety measures for ships operating in polar waters making the Polar Code
mandatory.
NA
1.
Regulation XIV/1 Definitions, defining the terms: Polar Code,

Antarctic area, Arctic waters, Polar waters, ships
constructed (i.e. keel laid) and at a similar stage of
construction;
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2.
Regulation XIV/2 Application, clarifying that the Chapter applies

to all ships operating in polar waters.
Ships constructed before 1 January 2017 shall meet the relevant
requirements of the Polar Code by the first intermediate or
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All ships
operating in
Polar water/
Constructed
on or after 1
J a n u a r y
renewal survey whichever occurs first, after 1 January 2018.

3.
Regulation XIV/3 Requirements for ships to which this chapter

applies, specifying that the Polar Code safety-requirements are
to be applied and ships surveyed and certified in accordance to
the Code.
4.
Regulation XIV/4 Alternative design and arrangement, allowing

structural arrangements, machinery and electrical installation,
fire safety design and life-saving appliances to deviate from the
prescriptive requirements set out in the Code. In case of
alternative design, an engineering analysis, evaluation and
approval of the design and arrangements shall be carried out
based
on
the
IMO
guidelines
(MSC.1/Circ.1455,
MSC.1/Circ.1212 and MSC.1/Circ.1002).
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January
2017
2015 Amendments
The amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.392(95) on 11 June 2015, introduce, inter alia,
the following modifications to Chapters II-1, II-2 and Appendix, due to the newly adopted IGF
Code (see Entry into force 1 January 2017) and new fire protection requirements:
NA
1.
Regulation II-1/2 Definitions, adding new terms: IGF Code

and Low-flashpoint fuel;
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2.
Regulation II-1/55 Alternative design and arrangements,

including the possibility to deviate for the prescriptive
requirements set in SOLAS Chapter II-1 Part G applicable to
ships using low-flashpoint fuels; provided that the alternative
design and arrangements meet the intent of the requirements
concerned and an engineering analysis is carried out.
All ships/
New and
existing
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3.
Regulations II-1/56 Application and II-1/57 Requirements for

ships using low-flashpoint fuels, mandating the application of
IGF Code to ships using low-flashpoint fuels:
Ships using
lowflashpoint
fuels/
Contracted
on or after 1
January
2017
for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January

2017;
in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are
laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after
1 July 2017; or
the delivery of which is on or after 1 January 2021; and
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ships, irrespective of the date of construction including

those constructed before 1 January 2009 - which convert to
using low-flashpoint fuels on or after 1 January 2017. These
ships shall be treated as a ship using low-flashpoint fuels on
the date on which such conversion commenced.
ships using low-flashpoint fuels, irrespective of the date of
construction including those constructed before 1 January
2009 - which, on or after 1 January 2017, undertake to use
low-flashpoint fuels different from those which it was
originally approved to use before 1 January 2017. These
ships shall be treated as a ship using low-flashpoint fuels on
the date on which such undertaking commenced.
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All ships
converted to
the use of
lowflashpoint
fuels/
New and
existing
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The Code is not applicable to gas carriers:

using their cargoes as fuel and complying with the
requirements of the IGC Code; or
using other low-flashpoint gaseous fuels provided that the
fuel storage and distribution systems design and
arrangements for such gaseous fuels comply with the
requirements of the IGC Code for gas as a cargo.
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4.
Regulation II-2/4 Probability of ignition, requiring any isolation

of tankers constructed on or after 1 January 2017 to permit the
passage of large volumes of vapour, air or inert gas mixtures
during cargo loading and ballasting, or during discharging in
accordance with Regulation II-2/11.6.1.2.
5.
Regulation II-2/11 Structural integrity, requiring

constructed on or after 1 January 2017 to have
Tankers/
Constructed
on or after 1
January
2017
tankers
the openings to be arranged in accordance with Regulation

II-2/4.5.3.4.1, and
the secondary means to be capable of preventing overpressure or under-pressure in the event of damage to, or
inadvertent closing of, the means of isolation required by
Regulation II-2/4.5.3.2.2.
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6.
Regulation II-2/20 Protection of vehicle, special category and

ro-ro spaces, including the possibility for passenger and cargo
ships fitted with vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces, to
operate the ventilation system at a decreased number of air
changes and/or a decreased amount of ventilation, where an air
quality control system is provided based on the guidelines issued
by MSC.1/Circ.1515 (i.e. revised design guidelines and
operational recommendations for ventilation systems in ro-ro
cargo spaces).
All ships
fitted with
vehicle,
special
category
and ro-ro
spaces/ New
and existing
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7.
Form of Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, including new para.

2.2 reading the ship complied with part G of Chapter II-1 of the
Convention using. as fuel/NA.
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8.
Form of Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, modifying

para. 2 as follows.
Passenger
ships/
New and
existing
Cargo
ships/
New and
existing
That the survey showed that:

.1 the condition of the structure, machinery and equipment as
defined in the above regulation was satisfactory and the ship
complied with the relevant requirements of chapters II-1 and II-2
of the Convention (other than those relating to fire safety
systems and appliances and fire control plans); and
.2 the ship complied with part G of chapter II-1 of the Convention
using . as fuel/N.A.
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IGF CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR SHIPS

USING GASES OR OTHER LOW-FLASHPOINT FUELS)
Entry into force
122
The International Code of safety for ships using gases or other lowflashpoint fuels (IGF Code) adopted by Resolution MSC.391(95) on
11 June 2015 is made mandatory under SOLAS Chapter II-1, Part
G (see 2015 Amendments 1 January 2017) and is effective from
1 January 2017, upon entry into force of the related SOLAS
amendments.
The Code introduces mandatory requirements for ships using lowflashpoint fuels as specified in SOLAS Regulation II-1/56 (see 2015
Amendments 1 January 2017) and in particular for ships:
for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 January
2017;
in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid or
which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July
2017; or
the delivery of which is on or after 1 January 2021.
The Code consists of 5 parts, as follows:
1. Part A, including inter alia - the criteria for the assessment of the
risks arising from the use of low-flashpoint fuels and the means of
mitigation;
2. Part A-1, listing specific requirements for ships using natural gas
as fuel related to the following:
ship design and arrangement;
fuel containment system;
material and general pipe design;
bunkering;
fuel supply to consumers;
power generation
consumers;
including
propulsion
and
other
gas
fire safety;
explosion prevention;
ventilation;
electrical installations; and
control, monitoring and safety systems.
3. Part B-1, specifying
requirements for the manufacture,
workmanship and testing (e.g. general test; welding of metallic
materials and non-destructive testing for the fuel containment
system; post-weld heat treatment and non-desctructive testing);
4. Part C-1, listing the drill and emergency exercises to be
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Ships using
lowflashpoint
fuels/
Contracted
on or after 1
January
2017
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conducted on board at regular intervals; and the requirements

related to the operational procedures for the loading, storage,
operation, maintenance, and inspection of systems for gas or lowflashpoint fuels. Moreover, in the Annex of this part, the format for
the LNG Bunker Delivery Note is included; and
5. Part D, refering to STCW Convention and Code in relation to the
training requirements for seafarers.
IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK

CARGOES)
2015 Amendments
The amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.393(95) on 11 June 2015, introduce inter
alia - the following:
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1. new para. 3.1.2 in Section 3 requires the crew to carry out routine
on board operational fire safety risk assessments for cargo
handling areas on self-unloading bulk carriers featuring internally
installed conveyor systems within the ship's structure. The fire
safety risk assessments shall be detailed in the ship's Safety
Management System (SMS) together with a recommended timing
to provide regular assessments;
2. new para.s in Section 7 Cargoes that may liquefy, include new
requirements for specially constructed or fitted cargo ships for
confining cargo shift, specifying inter alia that cargoes which
contain liquids other than packaged canned goods or the like shall
not be stowed in the same cargo space above or adjacent to the
solid bulk cargoes;
3. new Section 14 Prevention of pollution by cargo residues from
ships, addressing the management of residues of solid bulk
cargoes, in relation to the 2012 Guidelines for the implementation
of MARPOL Annex V (Res. MEPC.219(63), as amended);
4. new iron ore schedule, clarifying that the provisions of the
schedule apply to iron ore cargoes:
containing either:
less than 10% of fine particles less than 1 mm (D10 > 1

mm); or
less than 50% of particles less than 10 mm (D50 > 10

mm); or
both; or
iron ore fines where the total goethite content is 35% or more
by mass, provided the master receives from the shipper a
declaration of the goethite content of the cargo which has
been determined according to internationally or nationally
accepted standard procedures.
5. the following new individual schedules in Appendix 1: Aluminium
fluoride; Amorphous Sodium silicate lumps; Borid acid; Chemical
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Cargo ships
carrying
solid bulk
cargoes/
New and
existing
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Gypsum; Copper slag; Glass cullet; Iron and Steel slag and its
mixture; Iron ore fines; Iron oxide technical; Iron sinter;
Manganese component ferroalloy slag; Manganese ore fines;
Scale generated from the Iron and Steel making process;
Spodumene (upgraded); Wood pellet containing additives and/or
binders; Zinc slag; Zincon Kyanite concentrate.
POLAR CODE (INTERNATIONAL

OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS)
CODE
FOR
SHIPS
Entry into force

124
The International Code for ships operating in polar waters (Polar

Code) adopted by Resolutions MSC.385(94) on 21 November 2014
and MEPC.264(68) on 15 May 2015 is made mandatory under
SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions.
The Code introduces additional safety and environment-protection
requirements for ships certified under SOLAS Chapter I and
operating in Polar Waters (i.e. Arctic and Antartic). In particular, the
safety requirements set in Part I-A of the Code is applicable to
ships constructed on or after 1 Janaury 2017 (i.e. new ships); and
ships constructed before 1 January 2017 (i.e. existing ships),
which are required to comply with the requirements set in the
Code by the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever
occurs first, after 1 January 2018. However, existing ships are
exempted from the application of certain construction
requirements, such as:
residual stability requirements to sustain ice-related damages;
escape route requirements in relation to the passage
arrangements so as not to hinder persons wearing suitable
polar clothing;
echo-sounding device requirements;
design of bridge wings; and
separation of oil fuel tank requirements.
While the environment-protection requirements in Part II-A are
applicable to all ships- new and existing- from 1 January 2017,
unless specified otherwise.
The Code introduces survey, structural and machinery requirements
which differ according to the following designs of the ship:
Category A ship, designed for operation in polar waters in at least
medium first-year ice, which may include old ice inclusions;
Category B ship, designed for operation in polar waters in at least
thin first-year ice, which may include old ice inclusions; and
Category C ship, designed to operate in open water or in ice
conditions less severe than those included in categories A and B.
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All ships
operating in
Polar water/
New and
existing
J a n u a r y
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Moreover, requirements are specified for the following: fire

protection;
life-saving
appliances;
safety
of
navigation;
communication; voyage planning; and pollution prevention
measures. The Code clearly clarifies that such requirements are
additional to those set in SOLAS and MARPOL Convention and unless expressly provided otherwise -ship systems and equipment
shall satisfy at least the same performance standards referred to in
SOLAS. For ships operating in low air temperature, a polar service
temperature shall be specified and shall be at least 10C below the
lowest Mean Daily Low Temperature for the intended area and
season of operation in polar waters. Systems and equipment
required by this Code shall be fully functional at the polar service
temperature.
In relation to the certification, the Code requires all ships operating in
Polar waters to have onboard:
a valid Polar Ship Certificate; and
the Polar water operational manual, containing the information on
the ships capabilities, operational limitations (i.e. ice conditions,
temperature, and latitude) and the risk-based procedures to be
followed:
in normal conditions and in order to avoid encountering
conditions that exceed the ship's capabilities;
in the event of incidents in polar waters;
in the event that conditions encountered exceed ships specific
capabilities and limitations; and
when using icebreaker assistance.
SOLAS PROTOCOL 1978

2015 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.394(95) on 11 June 2015, modify the Form of
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate to align it to the modifications introduced in
SOLAS Chapter II-1 (see 2015 Amendments 1 January 2017), as follows:
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Para. 2 reads:
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Cargo
ships/
New and
existing
J a n u a r y
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SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988

2015 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.395(95) on 11 June 2015, modify the
following Forms to align the to the modifications introduced in SOLAS Chapter II-1 (see 2015
Amendments 1 January 2017), as follows:
126
1.
Form of Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, including new para.

2.2 reading the ship complied with part G of Chapter II-1 of the
Convention using. as fuel/NA.
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2.
Form of Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, modifying

para. 2 as follows.
Passenger
ships/
New and
existing
Cargo
ships/
New and
existing

MARPOL 73/78
pollution by oil
The amendments to MARPOL Annex I were introduced by Resolutions MEPC.265(68) on
MEPC.266(68).
Resolution MEPC.265(68), adopted on 15 May 2015, contains the necessary modifications
related to the entry into force of new International Code for Ships operating in Polar Water
(see Entry into force 1 January 2017) :
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Regulation 3 Exemptions and waivers, Regulation 4

Exceptions, Regulation 14 Oil filtering equipment,
Regulations 15 and 34 Control of discharge of oil, including
exemptions/exceptions for ships subject to the Polar Code or
engaged exclusively on voyages within Arctic waters;
2.
new Chapter 11 International Code for Ships operating in Polar

Waters, requiring all ships operating in polar waters to comply
with the environment-related provisions of the introduction and
with Chapter 1 of Part II-A of the Polar Code, in addition to any
other applicable requirements of MARPOL Annex I;
3.
Supplement to the IOPP Certificate Form A, including new

Section 8 related to Polar Code; and
4.
Supplement to the IOPP Certificate Form B, including new

Section 11 related to Polar Code.
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All ships/
New and
existing
J a n u a r y
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Reference should be made to the Guidance for issuing revised

certificates, manuals and record books under Annexes I, II and V of
MARPOL for compliance with environment-related requirements of
the Polar Code, issued by MEPC.1/Circ.856 and its Corrigendum.
Resolution MEPC.266(68), adopted on 15 May 2015, contains the following amendments to
Regulation 12 Tanks for oil residues (sludge):
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1.
the wording other approved means of disposal is specified,

including such as an incinerator, auxiliary boiler suitable for
burning oil residues (sludge) or other acceptable means; and it
is clarified that such means shall be annotated in item 3.2 of the
Supplement to IOPP Certificate Form A or B;
2.
it is accepted that the sludge tank discharge piping and bilgewater piping are connected to a common piping leading to the
standard discharge connection, however, the common piping
leading to the standard discharge connection shall not allow for
the transfer of sludge to the bilge system;
3.
it is required the oil residue (sludge) tank(s) to be designed and

constructed so as to facilitate their cleaning and the discharge
of residues to reception facilities; and
4.
it is specified that ships constructed before 1 January 2017 shall

be arranged to comply with the requirements in para. 3.3 on the
discharge connections to the bilge system, oily bilge water
holding tank(s), tank top or oily water separators, not later than
the first renewal survey carried out on or after 1 January 2017.
All ships of
400 GT/
New and
existing
2015 Amendments to Annex II Regulations for the control of

pollution of noxious liquid substances in bulk
2015 Amendments to the Annex V Regulations for the prevention
of pollution by garbage from ships
Resolution MEPC.265(68), adopted on 15 May 2015, contains modifications to the following
MARPOL Annexes due to the entry into force of the new International Code for Ships
operating in Polar Water (see Entry into force 1 January 2017) :
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1.
MARPOL Annex II
Regulation 3 Exceptions, Regulation 16 Measures of
control, including reference to Chapter 2 of Part II-A of the
Polar Code ;
new Chapter 10 International Code for Ships operating in
Polar Waters, requiring all ships certified to carry noxious
liquid substances in bulk, operating in polar waters to comply
with the environment-related provisions of the introduction
and with Chapter 2 of Part II-A of the Polar Code, in addition
to any other applicable requirements of MARPOL Annex II;
and
Appendix IV Standard format for the Procedures and
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All ships/
New and
existing
J a n u a r y
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Arrangements Manual, including:

in para. 1.3, the sentence in addition, under Chapter 2 of
Part II-A of the Polar Code, more stringent discharge
criteria apply in Arctic waters; and
in para. 4.3.3, the words polar waters, replacing
Antarctic area.
2.
MARPOL Annex IV
Regulation 3 Exceptions, including reference to Section 4.2
of Chapter 4 of Part II-A of the Polar Code;
Polar Waters, requiring all ships certified in accordance with
Annex IV, operating in polar waters to comply with the
environment-related provisions of the introduction and with
Chapter 4 of Part II-A of the Polar Code, in addition to any
other applicable requirements of MARPOL Annex IV;
3.
MARPOL Annex V
Regulation 3 General prohibition on discharge of garbage
into the sea, Regulation 7 Exceptions, Regulation 10
Placards, garbage management plans and garbage record
keeping, including reference to Section 5.2 of Part II-A of the
Polar Code ;
Polar Waters, requiring all ships to which Annex V,
operating in polar waters to comply with the environmentrelated provisions of the introduction and with Chapter 5 of
Part II-A of the Polar Code, in addition to any other applicable
requirements of MARPOL Annex V; and
Appendix Form of Garbage Record Book, including in

section 4.1.3 reference to Chapter 5 of Part II-A of the Polar
Code.
Reference should be made to the Guidance for issuing revised
certificates, manuals and record books under Annexes I, II and V of
MARPOL for compliance with environment-related requirements of
the Polar Code, issued by MEPC.1/Circ.856 and its Corrigendum.
STCW CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF

TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR
SEAFARERES)
2015 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.396(95) on 11 June 2015, mainly aim at
introducing mandatory minimum requirements for personnel on ships subject to the newly
adopted IGF Code (see Entry into force 1 January 2017):
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New Regulation V/3 Mandatory minimum requirements for the

training and qualifications of masters, officers, ratings and other
90
All ships
using low-
J a n u a r y
personnel on ships subject to the IGF Code addresses the following

issues:
timing of training and qualification, taking into account that the
specific provisions are included in the STCW Code (see 2015
Amendments 1 January 2017);
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flashpoint
fuels/
New and
existing
requirements for certificate in basic and advanced training for

service on IGF Code;
recognition of the training and qualifications of personnel who
have been qualified and certified according to the standards of
competence for service on liquefied gas tankers
validity of the Certificate
Administration; and
of
Proficiency
issued
by
the
refresher training.
STCW CODE (CODE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING,

CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS)
2014 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.374(93) on 22 May 2014, introduce new
requirements due to the introduction in the STCW Convention of the III Code (see 2014
Amendments 1 January 2016):
NA
New regulation I/16 Verification of compliance require Contracting

Governments to:
apply the provisions of the IMO Instruments Implementation Code
(III Code) in the execution of their obligations and responsibilities
contained in the STCW Convention; and
Related to
flag States

standard to verify compliance with and implementation of the STCW
Convention.
2015 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.397(95) on 11 June 2015, introduce new
section A-V/3 including mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualification of
personnel on ships subject to the newly adopted IGF Code (see Entry into force 1
January 2017). In particular, the amendments include:
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Requirements for a certificate in basic training;

requirements for a certificate in advance training:
exemption for seafarers on ships of less than 500 GT except for
passenger ships if the ships size and the length or character of its
voyage are such as to render the application of the full
requirements of this section of the Code unreasonable or
impracticable;
specification of minimum standard of competence in basic training
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All ships
using lowflashpoint
fuels/
New and
existing
J a n u a r y
(Table A-V/3-1); and

specification of minimum standard of competence of advance
training (Table A-V/3-2).
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1 July 2017
SOLAS 1974
2009 Amendments
133
The following ships engaged on international voyages to be fitted with

an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS):

upwards but less than 50000 gross tonnage, constructed before 1
July 2013, not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2017;

upwards but less than 20000 constructed before 1 July 2013, not
later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2018.
Ships may be exempted by Administration from the application of these

requirements when such ships are taken permanently out of service
within two years after the implementation date specified above.
Cargo ships
other than
tankers
20000 GT
but less
than 50000
GT/
Constructed
before 1
July 2013

the following:
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New Regulation II-1/3-10 Goal-based ship construction standards for

150 m in length and above, constructed with single deck, top-side tanks
and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, excluding ore carriers and
combination carriers:

which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2017;
or
The above-mentioned new ships shall be designed and constructed for

a specific design life and to be safe and environmentally friendly, when
properly operated and maintained under the specified operating and
environmental conditions, in intact and specified damage conditions,
throughout their life. These requirements shall be achieve through
satisfying applicable structural requirements of a recognised
organization or national standards of an Administration, conforming to
the functional requirements of the Goal-based ship construction
standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers (GBS) adopted by Resolution
MSC.287(87) on 20 May 2010. Specific information, on how the
functional requirements have been applied in the ship design and its
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Oil tankers
and bulk
carriers of L
150m/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2017
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construction, shall be contained in a Ship Construction File, which shall

be kept on board and/or ashore and updated as appropriate throughout
the ship service. The Guidelines for the information to be included in a
Ship Construction File are circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1343 dated 2 June
2010.
2015 Amendments
The amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.392(95) on 11 June 2015, specify, inter alia,
the application of the mandatory IGF Code (see Entry into force 1 January 2017), as
follows:
135
Regulations II-1/56 Application and II-1/57 Requirements for ships

using low-flashpoint fuels, mandate the application of IGF Code to
the ships using low-flashpoint fuels:
contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2017;

2017; or
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All ships
using lowflashpoint
fuels/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 2017
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2018
1 January 2018
SOLAS 1974
2013 Amendments
Amendments 1 January 2015), clarify, inter alia, the application of the bridge navigational
follows:
136
Cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500
gross tonnage shall be fitted with a BNWAS, complying with
standards not inferior to those adopted by Resolution MSC.128(75)
and being operation whenever the ship is underway at sea, not later
than the first survey after 1 January 2018.
function
is
provided
Cargo ships
of 150 GT
and
upwards but
less than
500 GT/
Constructed
before 1
July 2002
by

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.386(94) on 21 November 2014, introduce new
Chapter XIV Safety measures for ships operating in polar waters making the Polar Code
mandatory. The modifications clarify inter alia the application of the requirements set in the
Code to existing ships, as follows:
137
Ships constructed before 1 January 2017 shall meet the relevant

requirements of the Polar Code by the first intermediate or renewal
survey whichever occurs first, after 1 January 2018.
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All ships
operating in
Polar water/
Ships
constructed
before 1
January
2017
J a n u a r y
2 0 1 8
INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR

WATERS (POLAR CODE)
Entry into force
138
The International Code for ships operating in polar waters (Polar

Code) adopted by Resolutions MSC.385(94) on 21 November 2014
and MEPC.264(68) on 15 May 2015 is made mandatory under
SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions and is effective from 1 January
2017.
The Code introduces additional safety and environment-protection
requirements for ships operating in Polar Waters (i.e. Arctic and
Antartic). The safety requirements set in Part I-A of the Code are
applicable to
All ships
operating in
Polar water/
Ships
constructed
before 1
January
2017
ships constructed on or after 1 Janaury 2017; and

ships constructed before 1 January 2017 (i.e. existing ships), by
the first intermediate or renewal survey, whichever occurs first,
after 1 January 2018. Existing ships are exempted from the
application of certain construction requirements, such as:
residual stability requirements to sustain ice-related damages;
escape route requirements in relation to the passage
arrangements so as not to hinder persons wearing suitable
polar clothing;
echo-sounding device requirements;
design of bridge wings; and
separation of oil fuel tank requirements.
MARPOL 73/78
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.200(62) on 15 July 2011, introduce the
possibility of establishing Special areas for passenger ships. Within these special areas,
stricter standards for the discharge of sewage from passenger ships are applied as follows:
139
The discharge of sewage from passenger ship within a special area

(at the moment the only one is the Baltic sea area as defined in
Annex I) shall be prohibited:
on or after 1 January 2016, for new passenger ships (i.e. for

which the building contract is placed, or in the absence of it, the
keel of which is laid, or is in a similar stage of construction on or
after 1 January 2016 or the delivery of which is two years or
more after 1 January 2016); and
on or after 1 January 2018, for existing ships,

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Passenger
ships/
Delivered on
or after 1
January
2018 or
contracted
or
constructed
before 1
J a n u a r y
subject to the establishment by IMO of the date from which this

requirement shall take effect, after the receipt of sufficient coastal
Parties notifications in relation to the facilities for the reception of
sewage in the special area.
A passenger ship may be exempted from the application of this
requirement when has in operation an approved sewage treatment
plant which has been certified by the Administration to meet the
operational requirements set in Regulation 9.2.1 of the Annex
(taking into account the 2012 guidelines on implementation of
effluent standards and performance standards on performance test
adopted by Resolution MEPC.227(64)), and the effluent shall not
produce visible floating solids nor cause discoloration of the
surrounding water.
It is worth reminding that in October 2014, MEPC noted that due to
the lack of available information on reception facilities, the earliest
effective date for the Baltic Sea special area, i.e. 1 January 2016,
will not be met and that a later date will be decided by next MEPC
sessions. MEPC 69 (from 18 to 22 April 2016) is expected to adopt
amendments to Regulation 11:
postponing the application of this requirement to new passenger

ships (i.e. contracted for construction on or after 1 June 2019)
from 1 June 2019 and existing passenger ships (i.e. contracted
before 1 June 2019) from 1 June 2021; and
limiting the application to the portion of the Special Area

comprising of the Baltic Sea proper, the Gulf of Bothnia, the Gulf
of Finland and the entrance to the Baltic Sea bounded by the
parallel of the Skaw in the Skagerrak at 5744'.8 N, excluding
those marine areas within the sovereignty of the Russian
Federation, or subject to the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of
the Russian Federation.
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Cargo ships, other than tankers, of 10000 gross tonnage and upwards
but less than 20000 constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the
first survey on or after 1 July 2018, to be fitted with an Electronic Chart
Display and Information System (ECDIS).
Ships may be exempted by Administration from the application of these
requirements when such ships are taken permanently out of service
within two years after the implementation date specified above.
Cargo ships
other than
tankers
10000 GT
but less than
20000 GT/
Constructed
before 1 July
2013

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) on 30 November 2012, introduce,
inter alia, the following:
141 1.
New Regulation II-1/3-12 Protection against noise, requiring ships

of 1600 gross tonnage and upwards, delivered on or after 1 July
2018, to be constructed to reduce onboard noise and to protect
personnel from the noise according to the Code on noise levels on
board ships, adopted by Resolution MSC.337(91) on 30 November
2012 (see Entry into force 1 July 2014), as may be amended,
unless the Administration deems that compliance with a particular
provision is unreasonable and impractical.
All ships of
1600 GT/
Delivered
on or after
1 July 2018
142 2.
Modifications to Regulation II-2/10 Fire fighting, requiring a

minimum of two two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus, for
each fire party for fire-fighters communication to be carried on
board for ships before 1 July 2014 not later than the first survey
after 1 July 2018. The apparatus shall be of an explosion-proof
type or intrinsically safe.
All ships of
1600 GT/
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The amendments to Regulation III/1, adopted by Resolution MSC.317(89) on 20 May 2011
(see 2011 Amendments 1 July 2014), require:
143 lifeboat on-load release mechanisms of poor and unstable design (i.e
not in compliance with the newly amended paragraphs (4.4.7.6.4 to
4.4.7.6.6) of the LSA Code, to be replaced or modified on all ships
(i.e. new and existing) not later than the first scheduled dry-docking
after 1 July 2014 but not later than 1 July 2019.
The process to evaluate the existing mechanisms is described in the
guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat release and
retrieval systems, circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1392, dated 27 May 2011.
All ships/
New and
existing

The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) on 30 November 2012, require, inter
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self-contained compressed air breathing apparatus of fire-fighters

outfits (Reg. II-2/10 Firefighting) shall have to be fitted by 1 July
2019, with an audible alarm and a visual or other device alerting the
user before the volume of air in the cylinder has been reduced not
less than 200 litres, in order to be in compliance with paragraph
2.1.2.2 of Chapter 3 of the FSS Code, amended by Resolution
MSC.339(91) (see 2012 Amendments (second set) - 1 July 2014).
For the application of this requirement, reference should also be
made to the unified interpretation, circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1499,
dated 12 January 2015.
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existing
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the following modifications to make, inter alia, the energy efficiency requirements also
applicable to LNG carriers, cruise passenger ships having non-conventional propulsion, ro-ro
cargo and passenger ships:
145

consolidated
version
please
make
reference
to
Cruise
passenger
ships having
nonconventional
propulsion
and LNG
carriers 400
GT /
Delivered on
or after 1
September
2019
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Ro-ro cargo
ships, ro-ro
passenger
ships, LNG
carriers and
cruise
passenger
ships having
nonconventional
propulsion
400 GT /
Delivered on
or after
1September
2019

value,
where X is the reduction factor specified in the rows added to
Table 1, attached here below:
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Revised Annex VI Regulations for the prevention of air pollution
from ships
The revised Annex VI, adopted by Resolution MEPC.176(58) on 10 October 2008, amends,
inter alia, Regulations 12 and 14:
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Regulation 12 Ozone-depleting substances

Installations
prohibited:
148
containing
hydro-chlorofluorocarbons
shall
be
on ship constructed on or after 1 January 2020;
in case of ship constructed before 1 January 2020, which have a

contractual delivery date of the equipment to the ship on or after
1 January 2020 or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date,
the actual delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after 1
January 2020.
Regulation 14 Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter

The sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships outside
Emission Control Areas shall not exceed:
4.50% m/m prior to 1 January 2012;
3.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2012 ;
0.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2020, subject to a feasibility

review to be completed not later than 2018. If it is recognized
that such fuel oil will not be available on 1 January 2020, than
the standard shall become effective as from 1 January 2025.
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All ships/
New and
existing (for
exiting ships
the
requirement
applies to
equipment
with
contractual
delivery date
or actual
delivery date
on or after 1
January
2020)
All ships/
New and
existing
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The amendments to the revised Annex VI were adopted by Resolutions MEPC.202(62) and
MEPC.203(62).
Resolution MEPC.202(62), adopted on 15 July 2011, designates the United States Caribbean
Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) and temporarily exempts certain ships operating in the
North American and the United States Caribbean Sea ECAs from the application of sulphur
requirements, as follows:
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From 1 January 2020, ships powered by propulsion boilers that

were not originally designed for continued operation on marine
distillate fuel or natural gas, built on or before 1 August 2011, are no
more exempted from complying with the limits of the sulphur content
of fuel oil set in Regulation 14 within both the North American and
United States Caribbean Sea ECAs.
Ships
powered by
propulsion
boilers/
Built on or
before 1
August 2011
Resolution MEPC.203(62), adopted on 15 July 2011, introduces new requirements on energy

efficiency for ships, which, inter alia, foresee the following:
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According to Table 1 of Regulation 21 Required EEDI, bulk

carriers; gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships;
and combination carriers, fall into Phase 2 (1 January 2020 31
December 2024) for the calculation of the reduction factor X of the
required EEDI if, as specified by MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2:
the building contract is placed in Phase 2, and the delivery is

the building contract is placed before Phase 2, and the delivery

is on or after 1 January 2024 and before 1 January 2029; or
in the absence of a building contract,
the keel is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on

or after 1 July 2020 and before 1 July 2025, and the delivery is
the keel is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction

before 1 July 2020, and the delivery is on or after 1 January
2024 and before 1 January 2029.
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All ships
400 GT other
than
passenger
ro-ro
passenger
ships, not
having dieselelectric,
turbine or
hybrid
propulsion
systems/
Contracted in
Phase 2 (1
January 2020
and 31
December
2024)
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New Regulation II-1/3-10 Goal-based ship construction standards for

150 m in length and above, constructed with single deck, top-side tanks
and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, excluding ore carriers and
combination carriers:
which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 2017;
or
The above-mentioned new ships shall be designed and constructed for
a specific design life and to be safe and environmentally friendly, when
properly operated and maintained under the specified operating and
environmental conditions, in intact and specified damage conditions,
throughout their life. These requirements shall be achieve through
satisfying applicable structural requirements of a recognised
organization or national standards of an Administration, conforming to
the functional requirements of the Goal-based ship construction
standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers (GBS) adopted by Resolution
MSC.287(87) on 20 May 2010. Specific information, on how the
functional requirements have been applied in the ship design and its
construction, shall be contained in a Ship Construction File, which shall
be kept on board and/or ashore and updated as appropriate throughout
the ship service. The Guidelines for the information to be included in a
Ship Construction File are circulated by MSC.1/Circ.1343 dated 2 June
2010.
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Oil tankers
and bulk
carriers of L
150m/
Delivered
on or after 1
July 2020
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2015 Amendments
The amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.392(95) on 11 June 2015, specify, inter alia,
the application of the mandatory IGF Code (see Entry into force 1 January 2017), as
follows:
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Regulations II-1/56 Application and II-1/57 Requirements for ships

using low-flashpoint fuels, mandate the application of IGF Code to
the ships using low-flashpoint fuels:
2017; or
All ships
using lowflashpoint
fuels/
Delivered on
or after 1
January
2021
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pollution by oil
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.248(66) on 4 April 2014, introduce, inter
alia, a new carriage requirements for existing oil tankers (i.e. constructed before 1 January
2016):
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According to Regulation 28(6) Subdivision and damage stability, oil

tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 shall be fitted with a
stability instrument approved by the Administration taking into
account the performance standards, recommended by the
Administration (Part B of the 2008, IS Code, MSC.1/Circ.1229 and
MSC.1/Circ.1461) - capable of verifying compliance with intact and
damage stability requirements at the first scheduled renewal survey
of the ship after 1 January 2016 but not later than 1 January 2021.
The document of approval for the stability instrument shall be issued
by the Administration.
(Reg. 3(6)) for the following oil tankers if loaded in accordance with
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Constructed
before 1
January
2016
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the conditions approved by the Administration taking into account the

operational guidance provided in part 2 of the Guidelines for
verification of damage stability requirements for tankers, issued by
MSC.1/Circ.1461:
1.
oil tankers which are on a dedicated service, with a limited

provided to the master in accordance with Reg. 28(5);
2.
oil tankers where stability verification is made remotely by a

3.
oil tankers which are loaded within an approved range of loading

conditions; or
4. oil tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 provided with

IBC
CODE
(INTERNATIONAL
CODE
FOR
THE
2014 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MEPC.250(66) on 4 April 2014 and by Resolution
MSC.365(93) on 22 May 2014, introduce, inter alia, a new carriage requirements for existing
chemical tankers (i.e. constructed before 1 January 2016):
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Ships constructed before 1 January 2016 shall be fitted with a

stability instrument approved by the Administration taking into
account the performance standards, recommended by IMO (Part B
of the 2008, IS Code, MSC.1/Circ.1229 and MSC.1/Circ.1461) capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability
requirements, at the first scheduled renewal survey of the ship after
1 January 2016 but not later than 1 January 2021.
A stability instrument fitted on a ship constructed before 1 January
2016 need not be replaced provided it is capable of verifying
compliance with intact and damage stability, to the satisfaction of
the Administration. In this regard, for the purposes of control under
Regulation 16 of MARPOL Annex II, the Administration shall issue a
document of approval for the stability instrument.
Such carriage requirement may be waived by the Administration the
following ships provided the procedures employed for intact and
damage stability verification maintain the same degree of safety, as
being loaded in accordance with the approved conditions and any
such waiver is duly noted on the International Certificate of Fitness :
1.
ships which are on a dedicated service, with a limited number

of permutations of loading such that all anticipated conditions
have been approved in the stability information provided to the
master;
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Chemical
tankers/
Constructed
on or after 1
July 1986 but
before 1
January 2016
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2.
ships where stability verification is made remotely by a means

approved by the Administration;
3.
ships which are loaded within an approved range of loading

conditions; or .
4.
ships constructed before 1 January 2016 provided with

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2015 Amendments
The amendments adopted by Resolution MSC.392(95) on 11 June 2015, introduce, inter alia,
the following modifications to Chapter II-1, II-2 and Appendix, aiming at making mandatory
the newly adopted IGF Code (see Entry into force 1 January 2017) for the following ships:
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which are at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 July
2017; or
All ships
using lowflashpoint
fuels/
Delivered on
or after 1
January
2021
IGC
CODE
(INTERNATIONAL
CODE
FOR
THE
LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK)
2014 Amendments
The amendments, adopted by Resolution MSC.370(93) on 22 May 2014, introduce, inter alia,
a new carriage requirements for existing gas carriers (i.e. constructed before 1 July 2016):
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Chapter 2 Ship survival capability and location of cargo tanks,

requires gas carriers constructed before 1 July 2016 to be fitted with
a stability instrument - capable of verifying compliance with intact and
damage stability requirements, approved by the Administration
having regard to the performance standards recommended by IMO
(part B, chapter 4, of 2008, IS Code, MSC.1/Circ.1229 and
MSC.1/Circ.1461) - at the first scheduled renewal survey of the ship
after 1 July 2016 but not later than 1 July 2021.
However, a stability instrument installed on a ship constructed before
1 July 2016 need not be replaced provided it is capable of verifying
compliance with intact and damage stability, to the satisfaction of the
Administration.
Such carriage requirement may be waived by the Administration for
the following gas carriers if loaded in accordance with the conditions
approved by the Administration:
gas carriers which are on a dedicated service, with a limited

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carriers/
Constructed
before 1
July 2016
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provided to the master in accordance with para. 2.2.5;
gas carriers where stability verification is made remotely by a

gas carriers which are loaded within an approved range of

gas carriers constructed before 1 July 2016 provided with

Any such waiver shall be duly noted on the International Certificate of

Fitness.
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According to Table 1 of Regulation 21 Required EEDI, bulk

carriers; gas carriers; tankers; container ships; general cargo ships;
and combination carriers, fall into Phase 3 (1 January 2025 and
onwards) for the calculation of the reduction factor X of the required
EEDI if, as specified by MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.2:
the building contract is placed in Phase 3; or
the keel is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on

or after 1 July 2025; or
the delivery is on or after 1 January 2029.
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All ships
400 GT other
than
passenger
ro-ro
passenger
ships, not
having
dieselelectric,
turbine or
hybrid
propulsion
systems/
Contracted
In Phase 3
(on or after 1
January
2025)
PART 2
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS WITH
ENTRY INTO FORCE DATE PENDING
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New convention
A
The introduction of invasive marine species into new environments by

ships ballast water, attached to ships hulls and via other vectors has
been identified as one of the greatest threats to the worlds oceans.
Shipping transfers approximately 10 to 12 billion tonnes of ballast
water across the globe each year and there are thousands of marine
species that may be carried in ballast water: basically anything that is
small enough to pass through a ships ballast water intake. This
includes bacteria and other microbes, small invertebrates and eggs,
cysts and larvae of various species.
It is estimated that at any one time, from 3,000 to over 4,500 different
species are being carried in ships ballast tanks around the world. The
vast majority of marine species carried in ballast water do not survive
the journey. However, when all factors are favourable, an introduced
species may establish a reproductive population in the host
environment and even become invasive, out-competing native
species and multiplying into pest proportions. As a result, whole
ecosystems are being changed.
In response to the threats posed by invasive marine species, the
United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
(UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, called on IMO and other
international bodies to take action to address the transfer of harmful
organisms by ships.
In December 1997 IMO adopted, by Resolution A.868(20), the
voluntary Guidelines for the control and management of ships' ballast
water to minimize the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and
pathogens giving general advice on how to minimize the uptake of
harmful organisms and listing basic requirements for the execution of
ballast water exchange, and in March 2002, IMO adopted Circular
MEPC/Circ.389 - MSC/Circ.1021 on Design suggestions for ballast
water and sediment management options in new ships detailing
design suggestions to improve the efficiency of ballast water
exchange and to optimise ballast water management.
The international convention for the control and Management of
The BWM Convention will enter into force twelve months after the
date on which not less than thirty States, the combined merchant
fleets of which constitute not less than thirty-five percent of the gross
tonnage of the worlds merchant shipping, have become parties to it.
The BWM Convention will apply to ships flying the flag of a Party
except:
1. ships not designed or constructed to carry ballast water;
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All ships/
New and
existing
2. ships operating exclusively in waters under the jurisdiction of a

Party, unless the party determines that the discharge of ballast
water from such ships would impair or damage their environment;
3. warships, naval auxiliary or other ships owned or operated by a
Party;
4. ships with permanent ballast water not subject to discharge.
Exemptions from the management of ballast water may be granted to
ships on voyages between specified ports or operated exclusively
between specified ports or locations when ballast water is not mixed
other than between these ports or locations. These exemptions shall
be effective for a period not exceeding five years, subject to
intermediate review.
Moreover, BWM.2/Circ.32, dated 8 August 2011, specifies that
provisions of the Convention are not applicable to the water in the
hopper area of hopper dredgers; and BWM.2/Circ.46, dated 31 May
2013, clarifies the application of the Convention to Mobile Offshore
Units.
Ships to which the Convention applies will be required to carry on
board the following:
1. a Ballast Water Management Plan approved by the
Administration, detailing safety procedures and actions to be taken
to implement the ballast water management requirements;
2. a Ballast Water Record Book for the recording of each operation
concerning ballast water management;
3. an International Ballast Water Management Certificate (for ships
of 400 gross tonnage and above excluding floating platforms,
FSUs and FPSOs) with a five year validity and subject to annual,
intermediate and renewal surveys.
BWM.2/Circ.40 clarifies that the Certificates may be issued prior
to entry into force of the Convention, provided it is annotated to
state that validity begins from the entry-into-force date, combined
with a statement issued to the Company when the BWM Plan was
received, thereby allowing the vessel to trade for three months
with an unapproved BWM Plan on board.
Port State Controls will be authorized to inspect ships verifying:
1. validity of the certificate;
2. presence on board of documents required by the Convention;
3. compliance with the requirements of the Convention of the ballast
water carried on board, performing samples.
For the management of ballast water, two main standards are defined
by the Convention:
1. D1: ballast water exchange with an efficiency of 95% volumetric
exchange (for ships exchanging ballast water by the pumpingthrough method, pumping through three times the volume of each
ballast tank shall be considered equivalent);
2. D2: allowable limits on viable organisms in ballast water to be
meter (less than 10 viable organisms per cubic meter greater than
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or equal to 50 micrometers in minimum dimension and less than

10 viable organisms per millilitre less than 50 micrometers in
minimum dimension and greater than or equal to 10 micrometers
in minimum dimension). Ballast water management, in compliance
with the D-2 standard, will be performed by type approved
systems.
The application of the two above-mentioned standards will be
required as follows, according to Resolution A.1088(28), adopted on 4
December 2013, taking into account that the first renewal survey is
the one associated with the International Oil Pollution Prevention
Certificate (*Recognizing that the BWM Convention may not be
amended before it enters into force, it is likely that - as soon possible
after entry into force of the BWM Convention - Regulation B-3 will be
amended consistently with the implementation scheme set in the Res.
A.1088(28). However from the entry into force of the Convention
and until the entry into force of the amendments - Flag
Administrations have to be consulted on whether or not to apply the
new implementation scheme included in Res. A.1088(28).):
1. ships, constructed before 2009:
a. with a ballast water capacity between 1,500 and 5,000 cubic
meters, shall comply with D-2 standard from its first renewal
survey following the anniversary date of delivery in 2014 or the
date of entry into force of the Convention, if that occurs later.
Until such time and from the entry into force of the
Convention, ships are required to comply with D-1 standard;
b.
with a ballast water capacity of less than 1,500 cubic meters

and more than 5,000 cubic meters, shall comply with standard
D-2 from its first renewal survey following the anniversary date
of delivery in 2016 or the date of entry into force of the
Convention, if that occurs later. Until such time and from the
entry into force of the Convention, ships are required to
comply with D-1 standard.
2. ships, constructed in or after 2009:

a.
with a ballast water capacity of less than 5,000 cubic meters,

shall comply with D-2 standard from its first renewal survey
following the date of entry into force of the Convention. Until
such time and from the entry into force of the Convention,
ships are required to comply with D-1 standard.
b.
with a ballast water capacity of 5,000 cubic meters or more:

i.
if constructed in or after 2009 but before 2012 shall

comply with standard D-2 from its first renewal survey
following the anniversary date of delivery in 2016 or the
date of entry into force of the Convention, if that occurs
later. Until such time and from the entry into force of the
Convention, ships are required to comply with D-1
standard;
ii. if constructed in or after 2012 shall comply with regulation

D 2 from its first renewal survey following the date of entry
into force of the Convention. Until such time and from the
entry into force of the Convention, ships are required to
comply with D-1 standard.
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3. Ships constructed on or after the date of entry into force,

irrespective of their ballast water capacity, shall comply with D-2
standard by the completion date of the construction.
The requirements listed above can be summarized in the table below,
where BWC is to be read as the ballast water capacity of the ship,
measured in cubic meters.
Ballast water exchange shall be conducted, whenever possible, at

least 200 miles from the nearest land and in water at least 200 meters
in depth. If the ship is not able to conduct ballast water exchange
under these conditions, it should be conducted at 50 miles from the
nearest land and in water at least 200 meters in depth. A ship shall
not be required to deviate from its intended voyage, or delay the
voyage, in order to comply with these requirements.
In particular sea areas, where the distance from the nearest land or
the depth does not meet these parameters, the port State may
designate sea areas where a ship may conduct ballast water
exchange.
A ship shall not be required to conduct ballast water exchange if the
master reasonably decides that such exchange may threaten the
safety of the ship. In such cases, reasons shall be entered in the
ballast water record book.
Ships involved in research programs approved by an Administration,
to test and evaluate ballast water treatment technologies (D-2
standard), will not be requested to apply that standard until five years
from the date on which the ship would otherwise be required to
comply.
To date the following guidelines, guidance and procedures, referred
to in the BWM Convention, are available:
1. G1 Guidelines for sediment reception facilities, adopted by
Resolution MEPC.152(55) on 13 October 2006;
2. G2 Guidelines for ballast water sampling, adopted by Resolution
MEPC.173(58) on 10 October 2008 and related revised
Guidance on ballast water sampling and analysis for trial use in
accordance with the BWM Convention and Guidelines (G2)
issued by BWM.1/Circ.42/Rev.1;
3. G3 Guidelines for ballast water management equivalent
compliance, adopted by Resolution MEPC.123(53) on 22 July
2005;
4. G4 Guidelines for ballast water management and development of
ballast water management plans, adopted by Resolution
MEPC.127(53) on 22 July 2005;
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5. G5 Guidelines for ballast water reception facilities, adopted by

Resolution MEPC.153(55) on 13 October 2006;
6. G6 Guidelines for ballast water exchange, adopted by
Resolution MEPC.124(53) on 22 July 2005;
7. G7 Guidelines for risk assessment under Regulation A-4 of the
BWM Convention, adopted by Resolution MEPC.162(56) on 13
July 2007;
8. G8 Guidelines for approval of ballast water management
systems, adopted by Resolution MEPC. MEPC.174(58) on 10
October 2008;
9. G9 Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems
that make use of active substances, adopted by Resolution
MEPC.169(57) on 4 April 2008;
10. G10 Guidelines for approval and oversight of prototype ballast
water treatment technology programmes, adopted by Resolution
MEPC.140(54) on 24 March 2006;
11. G11 Guidelines for ballast water exchange design and
construction standards, adopted by Resolution MEPC.149(55);
12. G12 Guidelines on design and construction to facilitate sediment
control on ships, adopted by Resolution MEPC.209(63) on 2
March 2012, revoking MEPC.150(55);
13. G13 Guidelines for additional measures regarding ballast water
management including emergency situations, adopted by
Resolution MEPC.161(56) on 13 July 2007;
14. G14 Guidelines on designated areas for ballast water exchange,
adopted by Resolution MEPC.151(55) on 13 October 2006;
15. Guidance on scaling of ballast water management systems,
disseminated by BWM.2/Circ.33, dated 8 August 2011; and
16. Procedures for approving other methods of ballast water
management, adopted by Resolution MEPC.206(62) .
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CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE

CONTAINERS)
1993 Amendments
B
The 1972 Convention for Safe Containers has two goals. One is to
maintain a high level of safety of human life in the transport and
handling of containers by providing generally acceptable test
procedures and related strength requirements. The other is to
facilitate the international transport of containers by providing uniform
international safety regulations, equally applicable to all modes of
surface transport. In this way, proliferation of divergent national safety
regulations can be avoided.
The requirements of the Convention apply to the great majority of
freight containers used internationally, except those designed
specially for carriage by air. As it was not intended that all containers
or reusable packing boxes should be affected, the scope of the
Convention is limited to containers of a prescribed minimum size
having corner fittings - devices which permit handling, securing or
stacking.
Container
ships,
general
cargo ships,
ro-ro cargo
ships and
cargo high
speed craft/
New and
existing
These amendments, adopted on 4 November 1993 by the IMO

Assembly through Resolution A.737(18), will enter into force one year
after their acceptance by two thirds of the Contracting Parties in
accordance with paragraph 2(c) of Article IX of the Convention. They
mainly concern definitions and the inclusion in the Convention of the
International System of Units (SI).
When the CSC amendments which introduce the SI units enter into
force, SOLAS Regulation VI/5 should be amended accordingly.
Revised recommendations on harmonized interpretation and
implementation of the CSC Convention were circulated by
CSC.1/Circ.138 and CSC.1/Circ.138/Rev.1, which supersedes
CSC/Circ.100, CSC/Circ.123, CSC/Circ.124, CSC/Circ.134 and
CSC/Circ.137.
HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE

SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF
SHIPS, 2009
New convention
C
Ships often have a significant value when being phased out at the end
of their lives and the relevant recycling activities may be attractive.
As a consequence, an industry has been established in developing
countries where around 90 per cent of the total worldwide
shipbreaking capacity can be found. Over the years, it has been
recognised that safety and environmental standards for these
recycling activities needed to be improved and this, together with the
lack of specific prescriptive requirements in the existing regulatory
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instruments, led IMO to develop a new mandatory Convention for the

Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.
This new instrument should regulate:
1. the design, construction, operation and preparation of ships
so as to facilitate safe and environmentally sound recycling,
without compromising their safety and operational efficiency;
2. the operation of Ship Recycling Facilities in a safe and
environmentally sound manner; and
3. the establishment of an appropriate enforcement mechanism
for ship recycling (certification/reporting requirements).
The first draft text of the Convention was submitted to MEPC 54
(March 2006) and after more than two years of discussions and
continuous improvements the final text of the Convention was
approved by MEPC 58 (October 2008), and adopted by a Diplomatic
Conference which was held in Hong Kong China, from 11 to 15 May
2009.
The Convention has been open for signature at the Headquarters of
the Organization (IMO) from 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2010
and thereafter remained open for accession by any State.
The Convention will enter into force 24 months after its ratification by
at least 15 States, representing 40 per cent of world merchant
shipping gross tonnage.
Furthermore, the combined maximum annual ship recycling volume
of these States during the preceding 10 years must constitute not less
than 3 per cent of their combined merchant shipping tonnage.
According to Article 3 the Convention shall apply to all Ships entitled
to fly the flag of a Party and to all the Ship Recycling Facilities
operating under its jurisdiction.
In addition the following exemptions are identified:
1. warships, naval auxiliary, or other ships owned or operated by
a Party and used, for the time being, only on government
non-commercial service;
2. ships less than 500 GT;
3. ships operating throughout their life only inside the waters
subject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the State whose
flag the ship is entitled to fly.
With respect to ships entitled to fly the flag of non-Parties to this
Convention, Parties shall apply the requirements of this Convention
as may be necessary to ensure that no more favourable treatment is
given to such ships.
For the ships to which the Convention applies two different certificates
are to be issued by the Flag State:
1. The International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous
Materials; and
2. The Ready for Recycling Certificate, prior to any recycling
activity taking place.
In addition an Authorization of the Ship Recycling Facility is to be
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issued by the competent Authority of the Recycling State.

International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials
According to Regulation 5 each new ship shall have onboard an
Inventory of Hazardous Materials.
The inventory is made up by three parts:
1. Part I, listing the hazardous materials contained in ships
structure and equipment, their location and approximate
quantities;
2. Part II for operationally generated wastes (to be prepared
prior to recycling);
3. Part III for stores (to be prepared prior to recycling).
Part I of the Inventory of new ships should be developed at
design and construction stage and should identify the hazardous
materials listed in Appendixes 1 and 2 to the Convention, their
location and approximate quantities.
Existing ships shall comply with this requirement not later than
five years after the entry into force of the Convention, or before
going for recycling if this is earlier. The Hazardous Materials listed in
Appendix 1, at least, shall be identified when the Inventory is
developed. For existing ships a plan shall be prepared describing the
visual/sampling check by which the Inventory of Hazardous Materials
is developed, taking into account the guidelines developed by the
Organization.
Prior to recycling the Inventory shall, in addition to the properly
maintained and updated Part I, incorporate Part II for operationally
generated wastes, and Part III for stores and be verified either by the
Administration or by any person or organization authorized by it (see
the International Ready for Recycling Certificate).
The International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials
shall be issued either by the Administration or by any organization
authorized by it after successful completion of an initial or renewal
survey and it is to certify that Part I of the Inventory complies with the
applicable requirements of the Convention:
1. Initial survey: Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials shall
be verified either by the Administration or by any recognised
organization by an initial survey before the ship is put in service
(new ships) or before the International Certificate on Inventory of
Hazardous Materials is issued (existing ships). After successful
completion of the initial survey an International Certificate on
Inventory of Hazardous Materials is issued by the flag State or by
any organization authorized by it.
2. Renewal survey: both for new and existing ships, Part I of the
Inventory of Hazardous materials shall be properly maintained
and updated throughout the operational life of the ship, reflecting
new installations containing Hazardous Materials listed in
Appendix 2 and relevant changes in ship structure and
equipment. A renewal survey at intervals specified by the
Administration, but not exceeding five years shall verify that
Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials is properly updated.
After successful completion of the renewal survey an International
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Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials is issued by the

flag State or by any organization authorized by it.
International Ready for Recycling Certificate
When a ship reaches the end of its operating life, it has to comply
with the following requirements before the beginning of the recycling
process:
1. choose a Ship Recycling Facility that is:
- authorized in accordance with this Convention;
- fully authorized to undertake all the ship recycling activities
which the Ship Recycling Plan specifies to be conducted
by the identified Ship Recycling Facility;
2. conduct operations in the period prior to entering the Ship
Recycling Facility in order to minimize the amount of cargo
residues, remaining fuel oil, and wastes remaining on board;
3. in the case of a tanker, arrive at the Ship Recycling Facility
with cargo tanks and pump room(s) in a condition that is
ready for certification as Safe-for-entry, or Safe-for-hot work,
or both;
4. provide to the Ship Recycling Facility all available information
relating to the ship for the development of the Ship Recycling
Plan;
5. complete the Inventory of Hazardous Materials by Adding
Part II and Part III;
6. be certified as Ready for Recycling by the Flag
Administration.
The International Ready for Recycling Certificate shall be issued
either by the Administration (Flag Sate) or by any organization
authorized by it, after successful completion of a final survey. The
final survey shall verify that:
1. the Inventory of Hazardous Materials is in accordance with the
requirements of the Convention i.e. the Inventory of Hazardous
Materials, in addition to a properly maintained and updated Part I,
incorporates Part II (operationally generated waste) and Part III
(stores);
2. the Ship Recycling Plan properly reflects the information
contained in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials and information
concerning the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of
Safe-for-entry and Safe-for-hot work conditions; and
3. the Ship Recycling Facility(ies) where the ship is to be recycled
holds a valid authorization in accordance with this Convention.
The International Ready for Recycling Certificate shall be issued
for a period specified by the Party that shall not exceed three
months.
The above mentioned Ship Recycling Plan shall be developed by
the Ship Recycling Facility prior to any recycling of a ship, taking into
account guidelines to be developed by the Organization. The Ship
Recycling Plan shall:
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1. be developed taking into account information provided by the

shipowner;
2. be developed in the language of the Ship Recycling Facility, and if
the language used is neither English, French nor Spanish, the
Ship Recycling Plan shall be translated into one of these
languages, except where the Administration is satisfied that this is
not necessary;
3. include information concerning inter alia, the establishment,
maintenance, and monitoring of Safe-for-entry and Safe-for-hot
work conditions and how the type and amount of materials
including those identified in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials
will be managed;
4. be either explicitly or tacitly approved by the Competent Authority
authorising the Ship Recycling Facility and made available for
inspection by the Administration, or any nominated surveyors or
organization recognized by it; and
6. where more than one Ship Recycling Facility is used, identify the
Ship Recycling Facilities to be used and specify the recycling
activities and the order in which they occur at each authorized
Ship Recycling Facility.
Authorization of Ship Recycling Facilities
Ship Recycling Facilities which recycle ships to which the Convention
applies, or ships treated similarly, shall be authorized by a Party
taking into account the guidelines to be developed by IMO. The
authorization shall be carried out by the Competent Authority(ies) of
the recycling State and shall include:
1. verification of documentation required by this Convention; and
2. a site inspection.
The Competent Authority(ies) may however entrust the authorization
of Ship Recycling Facilities to organizations recognized by it.
The authorization shall be valid for a period specified by the Party
but not exceeding five years.
Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall:
1. establish management systems which do not pose health risks to
the workers and which will prevent and minimize the adverse
effects on the environment;
2. only accept ships that:
- comply with this Convention; or

- meet the requirements of this Convention (ships of non Party
States shall be treated in a similar way respect to ships entitled to
fly the flag of a Party);
3. only accept ships which they are authorized to recycle (the fact that
a ship recycling facility has been authorized to act under the
Convention doesnt imply that it is able to manage all the
hazardous materials contained in a certain ship); and
4. have the documentation of its authorization available if such
documentation is requested by a shipowner that is considering
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recycling a ship at that Ship Recycling Facility.

Guidelines
The text of the Convention makes reference to numerous Guidelines
providing technical guidance for the fulfilment of the Conventions
requirements. To date the following guidelines are available:
1. 2011 Guidelines for the development of the Ship Recycling Plan,
adopted by Resolution MEPC.196(62) on 15 July 2011;
2. 2011 Guidelines for the development of the inventory of
hazardous materials, adopted by Resolution MEPC.197(62) on
15 July 2011;
3. 2012 Guidelines for safe and environmentally sound ship
recycling, adopted by Resolution MEPC.210(63) on 2 March
2012;
4. 2012 Guidelines for the authorization of ship recycling facilities
adopted by Resolution MEPC.211(63) on 2 March 202;
5. 2012 Guidelines for the survey and certification of ships under
the Hong Kong Convention adopted by Resolution
MEPC.222(64) on 5 October 2012; and
6. 2012 Guidelines for the inspection of ships under the Hong Kong
Convention, adopted by Resolution MEPC.223(64).
LOAD LINES CONVENTION 1966

2013 Amendments
D
These amendments, adopted on 4 December 2013 by Resolutions

A.1082(28) and A.1083(28), will enter into force one year after their
acceptance by all Contracting Governments.
The amendments are related to:
1. Regulation 47 Southern Winter Seasonal zone, shifting the
coordinates off the southern tip of Africa further southward by 50
miles.
2. Regulation 3 Definitions, introducing the terms Audit Scheme
and Code for Implementation, adopted by Res. A.1070(28) ;
3. New Regulations 53 and 54, making the Code for implementation
mandatory and requesting Members to be subject to periodic
audits to verify compliance with and implementation of the
Convention.
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INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS)
1993 Protocol to the Convention
E
A Protocol to the 1977 Torremolinos International Convention for the

Safety of Fishing Vessels was adopted on 2 April 1993, at an
International Conference on the Safety of Fishing Vessels held in
Torremolinos, Spain.
The Protocol was needed because the original treaty has never
entered into force and in the meantime has become outdated. The
Protocol updates the Convention, takes into account recent
technological evolution and eliminates the provisions incorporated in
the present Convention which have made it difficult for States to bring
it into force.
The Protocol applies to fishing vessels of 24 m in length and over,
including those vessels that also process their catch: however, some
chapters, or part of them, apply to lengths of 45 or 60 m and over
(machinery and electrical installations, fire protection, life-saving
appliances and radiocommunications). Some requirements, like
radiocommunications and safety of navigation apply both to New and
existing vessels.
An important innovation is contained in Art. 3(5) which allows regional
arrangements to be made to establish harmonised requirements for
vessels which are 24 m in length and over but which are below the
length of application of Chapters IV, V, VII and IX.
The Protocol will enter into force one year after being ratified by 15
States with at least an aggregate fleet of 14,000 vessels, which is
approximately equivalent to 50 per cent of today's world fishing fleet
of 24 m in length and over.
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IMO Conventions,

IMO CONVENTIONS, CODES AND AMENDMENTS

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a chronological index with respect to the application date of the requirements;

an alphabetical index with respect to the IMO mandatory instruments; and

NOTICE AND TERMS OF USE

1 JANUARY 2014 ................................................................................................................................ 23

2011 ESP CODE .......................................................................................................................... 24

FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM)....................................... 24

2000 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFT).......... 25

IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS) .................................... 25

LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 .................................................................................................. 26

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 26

1 JUNE 2014 ....................................................................................................................................... 28

1 JULY 2014 ....................................................................................................................................... 29

FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM)....................................... 33

LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 .................................................................................................. 35

CODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPS .......................................................................... 35

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1978 ............................................................................................................ 36

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988 ............................................................................................................ 37

CSC 1972 (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS) ............................... 37

1 OCTOBER 2014 ............................................................................................................................... 39

1 JANUARY 2015 ................................................................................................................................ 40

1994 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFT).......... 41

2000 HSC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFT).......... 42

IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES)................................ 43

ISM CODE (INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT) ........................................................ 44

CODE FOR RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS .......................................................................... 44

LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 .................................................................................................. 45

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 45

1 JULY 2015 ....................................................................................................................................... 48

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 48

1 SEPTEMBER 2015 ............................................................................................................................ 51

NOx TECHNICAL CODE ............................................................................................................. 53

1 JANUARY 2016 ................................................................................................................................ 57

2011 ESP CODE .......................................................................................................................... 62

FSS CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM)....................................... 64

IMDG CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS) .................................... 64

LOAD LINES PROTOCOL 1988 .................................................................................................. 65

LSA CODE (INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCE) .................................................... 65

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 66

IBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF

STCW CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION

STCW CODE (CODE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND

1 MARCH 2016 ................................................................................................................................... 73

1 JULY 2016 ....................................................................................................................................... 76

2011 ESP CODE .......................................................................................................................... 78

IGC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF

IMSBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES)................................ 85

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1978 ............................................................................................................ 87

SOLAS PROTOCOL 1988 ............................................................................................................ 88

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 88

STCW CONVENTION (CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION

STCW CODE (CODE ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND

1 JULY 2017 ....................................................................................................................................... 93

MARPOL 73/78 ............................................................................................................................ 96

1 JULY 2018 ....................................................................................................................................... 98

1 SEPTEMBER 2019 .......................................................................................................................... 100

2020 ........................................................................................................................................... 102

1 JULY 2020 ..................................................................................................................................... 104

2021 ........................................................................................................................................... 105

1 JANUARY 2021 .............................................................................................................................. 105

MARPOL 73/78 .......................................................................................................................... 105

IBC CODE (INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF