Part/Para. No.

Title/Subject Status/Remarks
7-4-1/1 All Vessels To align the requirements with 7-5-1/1 which states that whenever
the propeller is removed for any reason, the propeller hub is to be
examined by a surface crack detection method after reinstallation.
To clarify that visible propulsion parts and associated gear also need
to be examined in dry dock (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-9-15/1 Environmental Safety (ES) Notation To clarify the requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-9-15/3 Environmental Protection (ENVIRO To incorporate survey requirements from the ABS ENVIRO Guide.
and ENVIRO+) Notations for Vessels (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-9-22 Green Passport To provide survey requirements for the Green Passport notation.
(New) (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-11-4/1.7 Life Support Systems To align the requirements with European standard EN 1968
“Transportable gas cylinders – Periodic inspection and testing of
seamless steel gas cylinder”. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)
7-A-4/9 Thickness Measurement Company To clarify the use of recognized thickness measurement firms on
Approval Requirements vessels in addition to ESP vessels for which recognized thickness
measurements are required in accordance with 7-A-5. (Incorporates
Notice No. 1)
7-A-10/1.5.2(a) <No Title> To clarify the requirements. (Incorporates Notice No. 1)

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