NEW IMO REQUIREMENTS PRESENT AND FUTURE AMENDMENTS

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1 NEW IMO REQUIREMENTS PRESENT AND FUTURE AMENDMENTS 13 th EDITION APRIL 2007 INFORMATION NOTE NO. 9

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3 CONTENTS 1. Introduction IMO-Vega database International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (IAFS Convention), new convention banning TBT adopted by IMO Annex IV of MARPOL 73/ Load Lines Protocol to Annex I of MARPOL 73/ New Convention on Ballast Water Management Entry into Force of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78, i.e. the 1997 Annex VI Protocol Revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78, i.e Annex I to Res. A.744(18) - Enhanced Survey Programme for bulk carriers and oil tankers to the Revised MARPOL Annex I (Addition of new regulation 12A on oil fuel tank protection) IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coating (PSPC) Chronological Tables of Entry into Force Dates.. 9 Table A - Cargo ships Table B - Passenger ships... 59

4 4 Information note No Introduction This publication was first introduced in March 1990 and has become a useful reference for new IMO regulations. Experience feedback from owners, yards and surveyors indicates that the tables at the end of the note are appreciated as the chronological presentation of new requirements is considered practical and user-friendly. 13th Edition: The publication has been revised to include the amendments to, STCW and STCW, IMDG, FSS, LSA, IBC, IGC, HSC s, DSC, and GC adopted at MSC s 81 th meeting in May 2006 and 82 nd meeting in 2006, the new Performance Standard for Protective Coating (PSPC) adopted at MSC 82, and the amendments to MARPOL Annex I on Oil fuel tank protection adopted at MEPC s 54 th meeting in March Read more about this in Items 12, 13 and 14. As in the 12 th edition all requirements that entered into before have been removed from the printed version of Tables A and B. Our web-based version, however, will still contain the complete tables. Our addresses are: on Internet: and on DNV Exchange: Questions and comments: General questions and comments may be directed to the editors Mr. Håkon J. Helge or Ms. Liv Tesli Haugen at MTPNO863, or Mr. Knut Vaagnes at MTPNO860 Questions regarding MARPOL are to be directed to section MTPNO866 and questions regarding IBC and IGC s are to be directed to section MTPNO880. Telephone: Fax: MTPNO863@dnv.com MTPNO866@dnv.com MTPNO880@dnv.com 2. IMO-Vega database All regulations covered by this publication may be found in the IMO-Vega database, a database developed and maintained by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) in close cooperation with IMO. In addition to the regulations of the conventions and codes the database contains the corresponding interpretations, guidelines and resolutions from IMO's Assembly, Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC). The 11th version of the IMO Vega database was released IMO-Vega v.11 is in Windows format and is more user friendly for the complex task of navigation among IMO documents developed through years. Hopefully, the user will find what he or she looks for using for instance the Table of Contents searching by type of documents, or using free text search with or without search operators. The 11th version of IMO-Vega is still issued on a single disk. The IMO-Vega database requires that the computer operates on Windows -98 SE or newer and Microsoft.NET framework. IMO-Vega contains historical data, including superseded regulations. The database is updated annually. IMO-Vega is sold by IMO's Publications Section in London. 3. International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (IAFS Convention), new convention banning TBT adopted by IMO. On 5 th of October 2001, a diplomatic conference at IMO adopted the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS ON SHIPS by consensus. The Convention also applies to fixed and floating platforms as well as FSU s and FPSO s. The Convention enters into 12 months after minimum 25 countries representing at least 25% of the world gross tonnage have ratified the Convention. The Convention cannot be end until it enters into. However, individual flag states may decide to implement it in their national legislation and make it effective prior to the of the Convention. The requirement will then have to be complied with by vessels of that flag state. When the Convention enters into, most countries being bound by it will apply it retroactively. It is therefore recommended that all owners comply with the Convention a.s.a.p. and not later than 1 January 2003, even if it has not entered into at that date.

5 Information note No. 9 5 The schedule for eliminating the use of TBT paints is: After 1 January 2003, ships shall not apply or re-apply anti fouling systems containing organotin compounds acting as biocides, e.g. TBT. After 1 January 2008, organotin compounds acting as biocides, e.g. TBT, shall not be present on the hull of a ship or an offshore unit. The only exceptions are fixed and floating offshore units, FSU s and FPSO s which have not been in dry-dock after 1 January The no presence requirement can be fulfilled either by removing the old TBT-paint or by applying a sealer coating prior to applying the TBT-free anti-fouling system. Ships of 400 gross tonnage and above engaged in international voyages shall after 1 January 2003, or when the convention enters into, carry an International Anti-Fouling System Certificate (IAFS-Certificate) to document state of compliance with the convention. Similarly, ships of 24 meters or more in length but less than 400 gross tonnage engaged in international voyages shall carry a Declaration signed by the owner or owner s authorised agent. As it may take some time before the flag states are prepared to issue IAFS-Certificates, in order to document compliance with the Convention prior to its, Classification Societies are prepared to issue an equivalent document in the form of a Statement of Compliance (SOC). Owners are recommended to secure such document upon the first docking where a non- TBT anti-fouling system is being applied. Survey for and issuance of a SOC shall be in accordance with Res. MEPC.102(48), Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-Fouling Systems of Ships. This implies that it is important that the owner requests the Classification Society for the survey and issuance of a SOC before the day docking starts. The dates of the requirements of the above new convention have been included in Tables A and B. 4. Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78. Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78, or the Sewage Regulations, entered into on the 27 September 2003 and applies to ships engaged on international voyages. The Annex sets out in detail how sewage should be treated or held aboard ships and the circumstances in which discharge into the sea may be allowed Load Lines Protocol. The IMO MSC 76 meeting ( 2002) approved amendments to Annex B to the 1988 LL Protocol. These amendments were adopted by MSC 77 in June The amendments entered into on 1 January 2005 for flag states that have ratified the 1988 LL Protocol. Some specific items of particular interest are outlined below. Bow height and reserve buoyancy - Reg. 39. The formula for minimum bow height is based on deck wetness considerations. This implies that any ship with minimum bow height would be subject to shipping water at the bow at a common and acceptable long-term probability level. Its application will mean that the minimum required bow height of smaller ships (length less than 100m) will increase to some extent and for large ships with type B freeboard the minimum bow height will be at least the same or greater than those calculated under the existing formula. An analysis of existing ships shows that the deficiency of reserve buoyancy in the forward part is apparent for large type B ships with reduced freeboard and zero sheer. This applies in particular to cape size bulk carriers, which have around 25% less reserve buoyancy in the space extending 0.15 L aft of FP than the equivalent ship with standard bow sheer. The MSC 76 approved a new formula and related provisions on reserve buoyancy for type B ships, except tankers which sometimes are assigned a type B freeboard. Reserve buoyancy at the bow will also influence the pitching motions in extreme seas in a favourable manner and provide additional buoyancy when the bow is submerged, hence improving the seaworthiness of the ship, especially in head seas. Hatch cover loads - Reg. 16. After extensive discussions the MSC 76 approved maximum sea load levels for the forward hatches based on a proposal by UK. The hatch cover loads will increase considerably compared to the requirement in the existing LL Convention. It was also agreed to add a new provision related to hatch cover horizontal loading.

6 6 Information note No to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78. At the 50 th session ( 2003) of IMO s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted an amended Regulation 13G on phase out of single hull tankers and a new regulation 13H on carriage of heavy grade oil. The amended regulation and the new regulation will enter into on 5 April The Condition Assessment Scheme was also amended to be aligned with changes in regulation 13G and regulation 13H. 7. New Convention on Ballast Water Management At the International Conference on Ballast Water Management for Ships, held in February 2004, the new International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments was completed and adopted. It is now available for ratification and will enter into 12 months after signing by 30 States, representing 35 per cent of world merchant shipping tonnage. With this mechanism it is difficult to foresee exactly when the new Convention will enter into. However, requirements for acceptable ballast water management methods have been given more exact dates. The main impact of these requirements is that ballast water exchange will be phased out as an acceptable method for complying with the Convention during a period of time from 2009 to 2016, depending on ballast water capacity and date of delivery of the vessel. After this, ballast water treatment will be the only remaining option for complying with the Convention. 8. Entry into Force of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78, i.e. the 1997 Annex VI Protocol. Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78, Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships, requires all ships of 400 gross ton or above, and platforms and drilling rigs engaged in voyages, to obtain an International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) certificate. The Annex entered into on the 19 th of May 2005 and have an immediate effect on ships constructed (keel laid) on or after this date. Ships constructed (keel laid) before 19 th of May 2005 are required to comply with Annex VI on the first scheduled dry-docking after this date, but in no case later than 19 th of May Annex VI has requirements to the following: Sulphur Oxides (SOx) in fuel Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from cargo tanks of oil tankers Shipboard Incineration Fuel oil quality The following retroactive requirements should also be noted: - Each diesel engine with a power output of more than 130 kw which is installed on a ship keel laid on or after 1 January 2000 shall comply with requirements in regulation 13 for emission of nitrogen oxides, (NOx), and have an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) Certificate. This also applies to engines of more than 130 kw on any ship that undergoes a major conversion on or after 1 January However, regulation 13 is not applicable for emergency diesel engines, engines installed in lifeboats and any device or equipment intended to be used solely in case of emergency. - Incinerators installed on or after 1 January 2000 shall comply with the requirements in regulation Revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78, i.e Annex I. At its 52 nd session (October 2004) MEPC adopted a revised Annex I. The revised Annex I will enter into on 1 January The layout of the Annex has been totally changed, and outdated text has also been excluded. In addition to this main changes of substance are: Double bottom required in cargo pump room for oil tankers of 5000 tonnes deadweight and above with keel laid on or after 1 January Accidental oil outflow performance calculations for oil tankers delivered on or after 1 January Access to computerised, shore-based damage stability and residual strength calculation programs required for all oil tankers of 5000 tonnes deadweight and above from 1 January This means some kind of emergency response system or service (ERS) is required. This may be the Owners own system, or one may be registered with an ERS offered e.g. by Det Norske Veritas. Ozone depleting substances from refrigerating plants and fire fighting equipment Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) from diesel engines and EIAPP certification

7 Information note No A complete revision of the subdivision and stability provisions of Ch. II-1 was adopted with set for 1 January The revision of chapter II-1 is intended to harmonize the provisions on subdivision and damage stability for passenger and cargo ships. The provisions of the present Parts A, B and B-1 have been revised as Parts A, B, B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-4 and will be applicable to new ships built after the expected date of 1 January The amendments, which have been intensively developed over the past decade, are based on the probabilistic method of determining damage stability, which is itself based on the detailed study of data collected by IMO relating to collisions. Because it is based on statistical evidence concerning what actually happens when ships collide, the probabilistic concept is believed to be far more realistic than the previous deterministic method used for passenger ships. The revision has taken into account the results of the HARDER (Harmonisation of Rules and Design Rational) research project: a project undertaken by a consortium of European industrial, research and academic institutions to study the probabilistic approach for assessing a ship's damage stability and to develop new criteria and indexes for subdivision based on probability of survival, taking into account effects from waves, heeling moments, cargo shift, transient effects and equalization arrangements. For passenger ships the marking of subdivision loadlines has been changed from C.1, C.2, etc. to P1, P2, etc. In the 2005 there are also a few other changes to chapter II-1 with on to Res. A.744(18) - Enhanced Survey Programme for bulk carriers and oil tankers. The amendments to the Guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers (Resolution 744(18)), as amended by Resolution MSC.197(80), incorporate some elements of the Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) under the revised regulation I/13G as well as a complete reorganization of the guidelines to include a new section on survey guidelines for the inspection of double hull tankers to the Revised MARPOL Annex I (Addition of new regulation 12A on oil fuel tank protection) At the 54 th session (March 2006) MEPC adopted the new regulation 12A of the revised MARPOL Annex I on Oil fuel tank protection. The regulation will be applicable to all ships with an aggregate oil fuel capacity of 600 m3 and above: - for which the building contract was placed on or after 1 August 2007;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 February 2008; or - the delivery of which is on or after 1 August The regulation will also apply to major conversions carried out with milestone dates for the conversion similar to the above dates. The regulation will require that oil fuel tanks greater than 30 m3 are to be protected by a double hull arrangement. Alternatively to a double hull arrangement with boundary distances as given in regulations 13A.6, 7. 8 is a double hull arrangement complying with the accidental oil fuel outflow performance as set out in regulation 13A to were adopted both by the MSC 81 and 82 meetings in May and The amendments in May were not so extensive, however, - with intended a system for transmitting long range identification and tracking information has been introduced in addition to AIS for ships operating outside sea area A1, and - with intended 1. July 2010 lifejackets for infants have been introduced (in addition to lifejackets for children), and there are restrictions in EPIRBs' transmission through Inmarsat. The amendments in 2006 are more extensive. - With intended 1. July 2008 the PSPC has been made mandatory (see separate information on the PSPC ), the requirements for end-for-ending of wire falls for launching appliances have been deleted and replaced with requirements for maintenance, periodical inspection, and renewal when found necessary, at max. 5 years intervals. For passenger ships there will be requirements to fire safety of cabin balconies.

8 8 Information note No. 9 - With intended 1. July 2010 a new regulation has been made both in chapters II-1 and III introducing the option of designs and arrangements alternative to prescriptive requirements, i.e. similar to what was introduced with Reg. 17 in chapter II-2 in the Further there will for new large (more than 3 MVZs or L 120 m) passengers ships be requirements for safe return to port, i.e. requirements to redundancy are being introduced. - With intended 1. July 2009 one gets the impression that Parts A, B, and B-1 in chapter II-1 have been totally revised. However, it appears that this is just a repeat of the 2005, which also are to enter into on the same date. The only new thing are two new regulations concerning safe return to port for large passenger ships, and these two new regulations are aimed at entering into , i.e. together with the chapter II-2 new requirements for safe return to port. 14. IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coating (PSPC) With intended 1. July 2008 the Performance Standard for Protective Coating (PSPC) has been made mandatory. The performance standard provides technical requirements for protective coatings in dedicated seawater ballast tanks of all type of ships of not less than 500 gross tonnage and double-side skin spaces arranged in bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upward which are constructed, the keels of which are laid or which are delivered on or after the dates referred to in regulation II-1/3-2. The Standard is based on a detailed specification and requirements which intend to provide a target useful coating life of 15 years, which is considered to be the time period, from initial application, over which the coating system is intended to remain in GOOD condition. The actual useful life will vary, depending on numerous variables including actual conditions encountered in service. The coating application (including steel surface preparation) shall be followed up by 1. Coating system approval 2. Coating inspection 3. Verification A Coating Technical File shall be prepared.

9 Information note No Chronological Tables of Entry into Force Dates 15.1 Conventions, s and In the following table the references in the left column correspond to the Resolutions etc. given in the right hand column Res. MSC. 1 (XLV) 1983 Res. MSC. 6 (48) 1987 Annex I 1 st set of to IBC April 1988 October 1988 November 1988 Res. MEPC. 29 (25) Res. MSC. 10 (54) and Res. MEPC. 32(27) Res. MSC. 11 (55) Res. MSC. 12 (56) adopted by the Conference on GMDSS in November Protocol Protocol adopted by the Conference in November LL Protocol Protocol adopted by the Load Line Conference in November Annex II Res. MEPC.34(27) 1989 Res. MSC. 13 (57) 1990 Res. MSC. 19 (58) 1990 MARPOL Res. MEPC. 39 (29) 1990 ICG Res. MSC. 17 (58) 1990 IBC Res. MEPC. 40 (29) / MSC.16 (58) 1990 BCH Res. MEPC. 41 (29) 1991 Res. MSC. 22 (59) 1991 Annex I Res. MEPC. 47 (31) 1992 Annex I 1992 Annex III Res. MEPC.51 (32) and Res. MEPC. 52 (32) Res. MEPC 58 (33) 1992 IBC Res. MSC. 28 (61) and Res. MEPC. 55 (33) 1992 IGC Res. MSC.30 (61) April Res. MSC. 24 (60) or Res. MSC. 26 (60) Res. MSC. 27 (61) 1993 COLREG Res. A. 736 (18) May 1994 adopted by the Conference in May 1994 or Res. MSC. 31 (63) 1994 HSC Res. MSC. 36 (63) 1994 Res. MSC. 42 (64) 1994 IGC Res. MSC. 32 (63) May 1995 Res. MSC. 46 (65) 1995 Annex V November 1995 Res. MEPC. 65 (37) adopted by the Conference in November 1995 June 1996 Res. MSC. 47 (66) 1996 IBC Res. MSC. 50 (66) / MEPC. 69 (38) 1996 BCH Res. MEPC. 70 (38) 1996 Res. MSC. 57 (67) 1996 IBC Res. MSC. 58 (67) June 1997 Res. MSC. 65 (68) 1997 Annex I 1997 Annex VI Protocol November 1997 Res. MEPC. 75 (40) Protocol adopted by the MARPOL Conference in September adopted by the Conference in November Amendment Res. MSC. 69 (69) May 1999 Res. MSC. 87 (71) 1999 Annex I Res. MEPC. 78 (43) 1999 Annex II 1999 IBC 1999 BCH 2000 Annex II Res. MEPC. 79 (43)/ MSC.102 (73) Res. MEPC. 80 (43)/ MSC.106 (73) Res. MEPC. 84 (44) May 2000 Res. MSC. 91 (72) May 2000 Protocol 1988 Res. MSC. 92 (72) 2000 HSC Res. MSC. 97 (73) Protocol 1988 Res. MSC. 99 (73) Res. MSC. 100 (73) 2000 IGC Res. MSC. 103 (73) 2000 to Res. A.744(18) Res. MSC.105(73) 2000 GC Res. MSC. 107 (73) 2000 Annex IV 2000 Annex V Ref. Res. MEPC. 88 (44) Res. MEPC. 89 (45) 2000 IBC Res. MEPC. 90 (45)/ MSC.102 (73) 2000 BCH Res. MEPC. 91 (45)/ MSC.106 (73) 2001 Res. MEPC. 95 (46) Annex I 2001 Res. MSC.117 (74) 2001 INF Res. MSC.118 (74) HSC Res. MSC.119 (74)

10 10 Information note No. 9 IAFS Convention May to Protocol to Res. A.744(18) 2002 The International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships adopted by a conference in October 2001 in London Res. MSC.123(75) Res. MSC.124(75) Res. MSC.125(75) Res. MSC.134(76) 2002 INF Res. MSC.135(76) 2002 Conference adopted by the Diplomatic Conference on Maritime Security in Res. MSC.142(77) 2003 to 1988 Res. MSC.143(77) Load Lines Protocol 2003 to Res. A.744(18) 2003 Annex I Ballast Water Management Convention 2004 Annex IV May 2004, 1 st set May 2004, 2 nd set May 2004, 3 rd set May 2004 to Protocol SAR Convention May 2004 STCW Res. MSC.144(77) Res. MEPC.111(50) and Res. MEPC.112(50) The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments adopted by a conference in February 2004 in London Res. MEPC.115(51) Res. MSC. 151(78) Res. MSC. 152(78) Res. MSC. 153(78) Res. MSC.154 (78) Res. MSC.155(78) Res. MSC.156(78) 2004 IMDG Res. MSC.157(78) 2004 to The Technical Provisions for Means of Access for Inspections 2004 Revised Annex I 2004 Revised Annex II 2004 Revised IBC to Protocol 1988 Res. MSC.158(78) Res. MEPC.117(52) (2004 Annex I ) Res. MEPC.118(52) (2004 Annex II ) Res. MEPC.119(52) (2004 IBC ) and Res. MSC.176(79) Res. MSC.170(79) Res. MSC.171(79) 2004 to 1988 Res. MSC.172(79) Load Lines Protocol 2004 FTP Res. MSC.173(79) 2004 to the 1994 HSC 2004 to the 2000 HSC Res. MSC.174(79) Res. MSC.175(79) 2004 IGC Res. MSC.177(79) 2004 INF Res. MSC.178(79) 2004 ISM Res. MSC.179(79) 2004 STCW Res. MSC.180(79) 2004 BCH Res. MSC.181(79) 2004 GC Res. MSC.182(79) 2004 SPS Res. MSC.183(79) 2004 DSC Res. MSC.186(79) 2005 Res. MSC.194(80) 2005 ISM Res. MSC.195(80) 2005 ISPS Res. MSC.196(80) 2005 to Res. A.744(18) 2006 to the Revised MARPOL Annex I May 2006, 1 st set May 2006, 2 nd set Res. MSC.197(80) Res. MEPC.141(54) Res. MSC.201(81) Res. MSC.202(81) 2006 STCW, Res. MSC.203(81) May 2006 to Protocol 1988 May 2006 IMDG May 2006 FSS May 2006 LSA Res. MSC.204(81) Res. MSC.205(81) Res. MSC.206(81) Res. MSC.207(81) 2006 STCW Res. MSC.209(81) 2006 PSPC Res. MSC.215(82) FSS 2006 LSA Res. MSC.216(82) Res. MSC.217(82) Res. MSC.218(82) 2006 IBC Res. MSC.219(82) 2006 IGC Res. MSC.220(82) HSC HSC 2006 to 1988 Load Lines Protocol Res. MSC.221(82) Res. MSC.222(82) Res. MSC.223(82) 2006 DSC Res. MSC.224(82) 2006 GC Res. MSC.225(82) 2006 to Protocol 1988 Stockholm Agreement Res. MSC.227(82) Regional agreement adopted by the meeting in February 1996 in Stockholm

11 Information note No Entry into Force In the following tables A and B new amendments/ regulations are listed by the dates. Conventions/amendments previously adopted are also included, starting with This will help keeping track of which requirements were applicable when an existing ship was built, and also which later requirements have been given retroactive. This may in some cases provide useful information for surveyors, yards and owners. Table A applies to cargo ships, and Table B to passenger ships. Please note that the most common acceptance procedure for amendments to IMO conventions is the so called tacit acceptance procedure. This means that when an amendment has been adopted by an expanded committee (MSC or MEPC), the committee also decides on a certain final date for member governments to object to the respective amendments. Unless a certain number of members representing a certain percentage of the world fleet tonnage have objected within that date, the amendment will enter into after an agreed time period (e.g. 6 months) has elapsed. Until the final date for objections has been passed, the date in Tables A and B will appear as. An amendment must be approved by a preceding expanded committee before it can be adopted. When an date appears as Proposed: in the tables, it means that the respective amendment has been approved but not adopted yet.

12 12 Information note No. 9 Table A - Cargo ships

13 Information note No ENTRY INTO FORCE DATES OF INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS The below table shows the date of coming into of the various international conventions and their amendments. Note: means new in relation to the enter into date of the respective convention/amendments, while an existing ship means a ship constructed before that date. Table A Cargo Ships ICLL COLREG Protocol COLREG Tonnage MARPOL 73/ E/38 Existing ships Range of lights and colour specification Annex I Annex I enters into. Oil Ch. II-1 Completely revised Ch. II-1 Ch. II-2 Completely revised Ch. II-2 II-2/17 Existing tankers Fireman s outfit II-2/20 Existing ships Fire control plans II-2/62 & 60.5 Existing tankers Inert gas, tankers DWT IV/4-1, 17 & 19 VHF radiotelephone IV/7 & 8 Watches / operators IV/10 Two-tone alarm V/12 Gyro compass, echo sounding device, rudder angle indicator, revolution indicator V/12(j) ARPA, ships GT V/12(n) Rate of turn indicator, ships GT V/12(j) Existing tankers ARPA, tankers GT II-2/62 & 60.5 Existing tankers Inert gas, tankers DWT < V/12(j) Existing tankers ARPA, tankers GT < III Completely revised Ch. III III/8 & 53 Existing ships Muster list and emergency instructions III/9 Existing ships Operating instructions III/10 Existing ships Manning and supervision of survival craft III/18 Existing ships Abandon ship training and drills III/19 Existing ships Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections VII, Part B New chemical tankers IBC mandatory under

14 14 Information note No. 9 Table A Cargo Ships VII, Part C New gas carriers IGC mandatory under COLREG E/38 Existing ships Navigation lights, positioning and sound signals II-1/29 Existing tankers Steering gear, tankers GT V/12(j) Existing ships ARPA, non-tankers GT MARPOL 73/78 1 st set of to IBC 11 th set of to BCH 1981 Annex II Oil tankers and chemical tankers, new and existing ships Annex II enters into. Noxious liquid substances The codes extended to include pollution V/12(j) Existing ships ARPA, non-tankers GT < II-1/29 Existing tankers Steering gear, tankers GT V/12(j) Existing ships ARPA, non-tankers GT < MARPOL 73/ Annex I ITU Regulations (ref., Ch. IV, Reg.2(a)) 1989 Annex II 1992 IBC amendments 12 th set of to BCH 1983 Annex V 10(1)(f) Annex V (optional) enters into. Garbage Gulf of Aden is special area. However, effective one year after reception facilities confirmed by coast states. Appendix 7 Stricter frequency tolerances for all radio transmitters III/1.4.5 Oil tankers and chemical tankers, new and existing ships Existing ships III/6.2.3 Existing ships Fit two EPIRBs III/6.2.4 Existing ships Product lists revised and supplemented Life-saving appliances installed or replaced shall be tested and approved according to 1983 Fit at least three two-way radiotelephone apparatus (see also date ) III/26.3 Cargo ships, existing ships Liferaft capacity for 100% of persons on board + extra raft forward and/or aft if more than 100 m away III/27.2 Cargo ships, existing ships All lifejackets to be fitted with light III/27.3 Cargo ships, existing ships Provide for each lifeboat at least three immersion suits. In addition the ship shall carry thermal protective aid for all persons on board not provided with immersion suits, or instead immersion suits for all on board III/ Existing ships Life-saving appliances to be fitted with retro-reflective material November GMDSS GMDSS enters into

15 Information note No Table A Cargo Ships I/12 New forms for Certificates II-1/11.8 & /11.9 New cargo ships W.T. bulkhead(s) betw. machinery space and cargo/passenger space. W.T. enclosure (or equivalent) of stern tube II-1/12-1 New dry cargo ships Double bottom required II-1/21 Internal drainage for enclosed spaces where the deck edge is immersed at 5º heel. II-1/23-1 New dry cargo ships Damage control Damage control plan II-2/ New cargo ships Emergency fire pump suction head: Minor adjustment. II-2/13-1 II-2/ & /15.3 II-2/ New tankers (flush point < 60º C) Requirements for sample extraction smoke detection systems. Sounding pipes for oil fuel tanks should not terminate in machinery spaces (general rule) (lub. oil may). Restrictions in use of heat affective materials in valves, fittings, etc.. II-2/18.8 Helicopter decks, requirements specified II-2/44 II-2/50.3 II-2/ & /53.3 II-2/ II-2/ II-2/55.5 II-2/56 II-2/58 New cargo ships New cargo ships New cargo ships carrying vehicles New cargo ships < 500 GT carrying dangerous goods carrying dangerous goods Existing and new chemical tankers and gas carriers New tankers New tankers Area limit changed from 2m 2 to 4m 2 for some spaces (fire risk categories). Revised specifications for the use of combustible materials (veneers) on bulkheads and ceilings More specific requirements for fire detection of vehicle decks. Sample extraction smoke detection system may be used except for ro-ro cargo spaces. Requirements extended to also applying to cargo ships < 500 GT. More specific requirements for fire detection. Sample extraction smoke detection system may be used Revised requirements for inert gas systems. Reg. 56 (location and separation of spaces) is rewritten. A single failure in deck or bulkhead shall not permit entry of gas or fumes from cargo tanks into accommodation etc.. Area limits changed from 2m 2 to 4m 2 for some spaces (fire risk categories). II-2/59.2 New tankers Flame arrestors not needed when velocity > 30m/s (cargo tank purging/gas freeing (not provided with inert gas system)). II-2/62.19 New tankers Editorial changes (alarms, inert gas systems). V/12(f) II-2/4.7 > 500 GT Gyro repeater at emergency steering position Heading information to emergency steering position shall consist of telephone (or similar). Fire hoses to be of non-perishable material. Also applicable to existing ships when hoses are renewed. II-2/18.7 Fire extinguishing arr. in paint lockers and lockers for flammable liquids. V/13 Minimum Safe Manning Certificate. Life saving signals are not described in any V/16 longer. Instead it is referred to IMO Resolutions A.229 (VII), A.439 (XI) and A.80 (IV).

16 16 Information note No. 9 Table A Cargo Ships MARPOL MARPOL 73/ Annex I 1992 Annex I November 1988 (GMDSS) Annex III Annex II 1992 Annex II 1992 BCH 1992 IBC 1992 IGC 1969 Tonnage Ch. II-1 Part B-1 Annexes I and V Dry cargo ships, new ships New part B-1. Regulations for sub division and damage stability Antarctic is special area Annex III Annex III (optional) enters into. Harmful substances in packaged forms 26 Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan 17(3), 20 9, 10, 16, 21 and suppl. A & B 1(8)(c), 13F, 13G, and suppl. B Every ship 400 tons gross tonnage 24(4) New tankers IV/1.4 New tankers > 600 DWT Piping for oil residues (sludge). Piping to and from sludge tanks. Revised format of Oil Record Book. Various replacements of existing regulation texts (discharge criteria) Various new regulations (double hull or (mid deck)). Maximum permitted length of cargo tanks changed must carry NAVTEX and float-free satellite EPIRB (406 MHz) II-2/20.3 & III/18 Fire drills and on-board training, extended requirements V/17 New installations Pilot transfer arrangements Ch.VI VII/5 VII/7-1 Annex III As applicable Ships carrying dangerous goods carrying harmful substances in packaged form The carriage of cargoes (new Ch.VI), the International Grain mandatory under Packing certificate, list of dangerous goods carried Reporting of incidents P & A standards New chemical tankers Revised prewash procedures 1(7), 1(9a) & 5(14) All chemical tankers Antarctic is special area 1(6), 2(7), 3(3), 4, 5, 8(3), 14, App.II, App.III 1.1, 1.4, 3.16, Ch.VI, Ch.VII, Ch.VIII Ch.11, Ch.12 & Ch.14 Ch.17, Ch.18 & Ch.20 Ch.8 All chapters Ch.4, Ch.16, Ch.17, Ch.19 Article 3(2)(d) All chemical tankers Chemical tankers constructed after Gas carriers constructed on or after The whole Annex III (optional) is revised: References to freight containers, portable tanks or tank wagons deleted. "Harmful substances" are identified in the IMDG. Guidelines for identification. Marking shall stand 3 months immersion in the sea. Marking and freight document shall include "Marine Pollutant". Copy of freight document to port authorities. Revised list of chemicals. The list of chemicals for IBC and BCH s and Annex II will in the future only be published in the IBC. Reissue of certificates necessary. Revised requirements for fire fighting for individual substances. Carriage of chemical wastes. Cargo tank venting and gas freeing. Many minor or editorial changes. Mechanical stress relief. Cargo as fuel. Ammonia stress corrosion cracking. New cargoes: Pentane, Pentene must have tonnage certificate according to the 1969 International Tonnage Convention

17 Information note No Table A Cargo Ships MARPOL 73/78 November 1988 November 1988 (GMDSS) 1991 Annex I 1992 Annex I 1993 COLREG amendments II-1/12-2 New oil tankers Access to spaces in the cargo area II-1/37 Communication between bridge and machinery spaces (modified text) II-1/42, 43, 44 Emergency generator starting: Clarification of text II-1/45.3 Locally earthed systems, clarification II-1/45.4 New tankers Clarifications regarding earthing II-2/ New cargo ships The space containing the emergency fire pump shall not be contiguous to machinery spaces or space for main fire pumps (bulkhead may be insulated) II-2/ Emergency fire pump for cargo ships < 2000 GT II-2/4.4.2 Pressure in fire lines, new requirements II-2/5.2 New CO 2 installations Separate operations for opening the storage bottles and for discharging into protected space II-2/5.3 New installations New Halon installations prohibited II-2/13.1 II-2/59.4 III/50 New (or modified) installations New oil tankers Fire detection systems: Requirements modified in respect of addressable systems Air supply to double hull and double bottom. Inerting of double hull. Instruments for measuring of oxygen and flammable vapour concentrations. General emergency alarm shall continue to sound until manually turned off. Requirements for sound pressure level. IV/13 GMDSS ships Revised specification of capacities for radio batteries. Annex II, Reg. 5A Existing chemical tankers Interim Regs. 5A(2) (b) and 5A(4) (b) for Category B and C substances respectively cease to be valid GDMSS must comply with GMDSS III/6.2.1 III/6.2.2 Existing ships Existing ships Two-way radiotelephone apparatus to be of VHF-type and to comply with IMO Resolution A.605 (15) Fit two radar transponders complying with IMO Resolution A.604 (15) V/12(g) Existing ships One radar installation to operate in 9GHz band 26 Existing ships Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan 13 G(3) 13 G Crude oil tankers DWT and > 5 years. Product tankers DWT and > 5 years Pre MARPOL crude oil tankers DWT and pre MARPOL product tankers DWT > 25 years Pre MARPOL crude oil tankers DWT and pre MARPOL product tankers DWT > 30 years General Enhanced survey requirements enter into. 30% side or bottom protection or equivalent. Compliance with Reg. 13F required (i.e. double hull (or mid deck)) or phase out. Several changes, mostly applicable to fishing vessels < 29 m.

18 18 Information note No. 9 Table A Cargo Ships May 1994 May May STCW 1995 Annex V 1996 Protocol I May 1994 May 1994 Ch.X (new) Ch.XI (new) Reg.1 Reg.2 Reg.3 Reg.4 V/8-1 (new regulation) V/15-1 (new regulation) VI/2.1 VI/5.6 VII/5.6 VII/6.1 New cargo high speed craft Organisations acting on behalf of Administrations Bulk carriers and oil tankers in service All cargo ships 300 GT New tankers TDW Existing tankers TDW V/8 Reg. 9 Article II (1) Ch.IX (new) II 2/15 new sub-paragraphs Carriage of cargoes Loading, stowing and securing of cargoes Loading, stowing and securing of dangerous goods Carriage of dangerous goods Seafaring L 12 m L 12 m, in international trade GT 400 or persons 15, L 15 m Oil tankers, chemical carriers, gas carriers, bulk carriers, cargo high speed craft 500 GT 1994 High Speed Craft (HSC) (Res. MSC.36 (63)) enters into and is mandatory as a part of Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety. Authorisation of recognised organisations (Res. A.739(18) made mandatory). Enhanced surveys (Res. A.744(18) made mandatory). Ship identification numbers (IMO Nos.) mandatory (Res. A.600(15)). Port state control of operational requirements (Res. A.742(18) made mandatory). Ship reporting systems introduced. Ref. Res. MSC.43(64). Also ref. Res. A.648(16). Emergency towing arrangement to be fitted at both ends. Ref. Res. MSC.35(63). Same arrangement shall be fitted at the first scheduled dry docking but not later than The information required by subchapter 1.9 of Res. A.714(17) to be provided prior to loading. Approved Cargo Securing Manual required, to comply with Res. A.714(17) (subchapters 1.6 and 1.7). Editorial change (including "loaded", "secured" in the text in addition to "stowed"). Ships' routeing systems may be made mandatory for all ships. The STCW convention totally revised. The STCW code has been introduced and is mandatory. (Garbage) placards Garbage record book Garbage management plans Reporting on incidents involving harmful substances(enhanced requirements). Management of the Safe Operation of Ships. The International Safety Management (ISM) (Res. A.741(18)) made mandatory. Shipowning companies to hold a Document of Compliance and the ship to hold a Safety Management Certificate. Stricter requirements for protection of oil fuel lines (jacketed piping for high-pressure pipes, insulation of surfaces with temp. above 220ºC, screening). V/3(b) Explanation of the phrase "Tropical storms". V/4(b)(ii) Meteorological issues increased from once to twice daily

19 Information note No Table A Cargo Ships May 1994 June V/22 (new regulation) V/22(b) (new) Ch. II-1, L 45 m Existing ships L 45 m Ch. II-1, Part A-1 New part A-1 II-1/3-1 II-1/3-2 II-1/ II-1/ New oil tankers. New bulk carriers. New dry cargo ships New dry cargo ships Requirements for visibility from navigation bridge introduced. Paragraphs (a)(i) and (a)(ii) of Reg. V/22 shall as far as practicable apply to existing ships. The word structure is added in the title of Ch. II-1, which now reads: Construction - Structure, Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations. Ships shall be built and maintained according to the requirements of a classification society recognised by the Administration or to equivalent national standards. Dedicated seawater ballast tanks to have efficient corrosion prevention system. To be approved, based on Res. A.798 (19). Part B-1 (sub-division and damage stability) made applicable also to ships 80 m Ls 100 m Definition of sub-division index for ships 80 m Ls 100 m II-1/ The limit 55 V is changed to 50 V Ch. III III/20 III/ VI/2.2.2 VI/7 XI/1 II-1/3-3 II-1/3-4 (new regulation replaces V/15-1(b)) II-1/17-1 II-1/26.9 (new paragraph) II-1/26.10 (new paragraph) New requirements do in general apply to new ships Pre cargo ships Carriage of bulk cargo Carriage of bulk cargo Organisations acting on behalf of Administrations New oil, gas and chemical tankers All oil, gas and chemical tankers TDW Completely revised Ch. III, introduction of International Life-Saving Appliances (LSA), which is mandatory. Many regulations are changed to a greater or lesser extent, e.g. requirements for free-fall lifeboats. The technical requirements for the life-saving appliances are moved to the LSA. Operational readiness, maintenance and inspection of life-saving appliances: Yearly inspection of falls and renewal within 4 years as an alternative to end for ending. Marking of stowage locations. 5 yearly examination and overload testing of launching appliances. On-load release gears: Biannual examination by properly trained personnel, 5 yearly overhaul and overload testing. 100% life raft capacity shall be available on each side of the ship. Cargo information to include likelihood of shifting and angle of repose Loading, unloading and storage. Reg. 7 is revised, more extensive. Reg. 1 revised, more extensive. Means according to Res. MSC. 62 (67) to be provided to gain safe access to the bow Emergency towing arrangements according to Res. MSC. 35 (63) shall be fitted at both ends of the ship. Ships constructed before to comply at first scheduled dry-docking after , but not later than Openings in shell plating below freeboard deck. New ships shall comply with Res. II-1/17 where margin line shall mean freeboard deck Survey of non-metallic expansion joints in piping systems penetrating the ship s side. Language to use in instructions and drawings essential for ship s machinery and equipment.

20 20 Information note No. 9 Table A Cargo Ships II-1/26.11 (new paragraph) Location and arrangement for vent pipes for fuel oil service, settling and lub. oil tanks. Two fuel oil service tanks for each fuel type. II-1/31.5 (new paragraph) II-1/41.5 (new paragraph) II-1/ (new sub-paragraph) New cargo ships Machinery controls. Paragraph 5 introduces amendments to paragraphs 1 to 4 applicable to new ships. Supply of electrical power when it is necessary for propulsion and steering of the ships. Restart of propulsion within 30 min. after blackout. II-2/1 Editorial. Changes in several definitions (mostly by referring to Fire Test Procedures ). II-2/3 For materials which shall have low flame spread characteristics a new test for smoke and toxicity is required. This implies that most products previously approved must carry out an additional test. II-2/ New sprinkler installations Editorial changes. II-2/ II-2/16.11 (new paragraph) New cargo ships New cargo ships Combustible ducts, where allowed, shall have low flame spread characteristics. Fire testing of fire dampers and A-class penetrations. II-2/18.8 Provisions for helicopter facilities shall be in accordance with Res. A.855(20). II-2/49.2 &.3 New cargo ships Reference to Fire Test Procedure. II-2/ New cargo ships Low flame spread characteristics of vapour barriers II-2/ &.1.3 II-2/ (new sub-paragraph) II-2/ (new sub-paragraph) New cargo ships All cargo ships Ro-ro cargo spaces, new cargo ship New cargo ships Fire protection of cargo spaces. Revised sub-paragraphs, clarifications. Any of the mentioned exemptions to be stated in an Exemption Certificate Ventilation openings not to endanger survival craft stowage and embarkation areas, service spaces and control stations. Natural ventilation required in enclosed cargo spaces for solid dangerous goods in bulk if not provided with mechanical ventilation. II-2/ New cargo ships Separation of ro-ro spaces for dangerous goods II-2/54 Table 54.1 Table 54.2 Table 54.3 Carriage of dangerous goods The tables are revised II-2/56.7 New tankers Exterior boundaries as specified to be constructed of steel (with A-60 insulation) II-2/ New tankers Windows in exterior boundaries as specified to be A-60 II-2/56.9 (new paragraph) II-2/ (new sub-paragraph) II-2/ New tankers New tankers New tankers Any permanent access from a pipe tunnel to the main pump room shall be fitted with a watertight door Secondary means of full flow release of vapour from cargo tanks, alternatively pressure sensors with monitoring Supervision of operational status of isolating valves where combined tank venting

21 Information note No Table A Cargo Ships First scheduled drydocking after II-2/ (new sub-paragraph) II-2/59.5 (new paragraph) New tankers All tankers Sub-paragraph must be complied with if an isolated tank shall be loaded, ballasted or discharged Portable instrument for measuring flammable vapour concentrations, spares and means of calibration to be provided II-2/ New tankers Positive means of indication of operational status for control systems for isolating branch pipes in inert gas systems V/15-1 Tankers Regulation deleted and replaced by Reg. II-1/3-4 VII/2 Reg IGC (new paragraph) Reg (new paragraph) 1995 Annex V 1996 IBC (and 1956 BCH 1996 IBC Annex I 1996 November Annex I Reg. 9 Carriage of dangerous goods All gas carriers with cargo tank type C, excluding type 1G ships Pre ships: L 12 m L 12 m, in international trade GT 400 or persons 15 Class 6.1 and Class 9 reworded Option to use Reg (Interim arrangements have been accepted since 1993) Increased filling limits (Garbage) plackards Garbage record book Garbage management plans Item Chemical tankers Heat sensitive cargoes in deck tanks Ch. 17 & 18 Chemical tankers New products in List of Products II-1/3-3.2 II-2/ Chemical tankers Existing oil, gas and chemical tankers Existing tankers. However, not applicable to chemical tankers carrying oil, for which IBC 8.1 & or BCH apply, ref. MEPC/Circ. 362 = MSC/ Circ.929 9, 10, 16 All existing ships II-1/3-4 (replaces Reg. V/15-1 (b)) Existing oil, gas and chemical tankers TDW Editorial changes (in general: several references to acceptance by the Administration have been replaced with references to recognised standards) Means according to Res. MSC. 62 (67) to be provided to gain safe access to the bow. (To be provided not later than ) To comply with paragraphs and of Reg. II-2/59 (secondary means for full flow release of vapour from cargo tanks, alternatively pressure sensors with monitoring). (To be complied with not later than ) Change in discharge criteria (phase out of 100 ppm oily water separators). Emergency towing arrangements. Final date for compliance with Reg. II-1/3-4. GDMSS Existing ships Existing ships must comply with GMDSS 25 A Oil tankers 5000DWT Intact stability