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Industry expertise
June 2018
Loss Prevention
Regulation Update
2018/19
the relevant regulation or any other survey if the
Introduction
Administration deems it to be reasonable and
The year 2017 was noteworthy for several practicable, taking into account the extent of
environmental regulations. Important decisions repairs and alterations being undertaken.
from the regulatory front on the ballast water
management convention, polar code and 2020 Members with existing cargo ships 150≤gt
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International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) 2011 ESP code – MSC.405(96) – Amendments to
code – MSC.406(96) – Amendment 38-16 the ESP code
The latest amendment (38-16) to the IMDG code The 2011 ESP code, as required by SOLAS
entered into force on 1 January 2018. It includes XI-1/2, covers mandatory survey requirements
a significant number of changes to the code and, for oil tankers and bulk carriers (including ore
as such, the IMO had to fully revise volumes 1 and combination carriers) of 500gt and above.
and 2 of the code (2016 edition). The The code is regularly updated to ensure
supplement volume remains the same as the harmonisation between the IMO and IACS
2014 edition. requirements.
Members engaged in carriage of packaged This set of amendments refers to the
dangerous goods are required to comply with recommendations for entering enclosed spaces
the latest amendments from 1 January 2018. aboard ships set forth under resolution
Members are also recommended to refer to our A.1050(27), so as to promote safe access by
publication Standard Safety: Better Box Booking surveyors carrying out the surveys on oil
to safeguard their ships against misdeclared tankers and bulk carriers on/after 1 January
container cargo incidents. 2018.
Convention on Facilitation of International Members are reminded that in order to enable
Maritime Traffic (FAL) – FAL 40 – Revised FAL the attending surveyors to carry out the survey,
convention provisions for proper and safe access should be
The FAL convention, first adopted in 1965, aims agreed and the surveyor(s) should always be
to harmonise procedures for ships’ arrival, stay accompanied by at least one responsible
and departure from port. It includes mandatory person, assigned by the owner, experienced in
standards and recommended practices on tank and enclosed space inspection.
formalities, documentary requirements and
procedures which should be applied on arrival,
stay and departure to the ship itself, and to its Regulations which came into force
crew, passengers, baggage and cargo. on 1 March 2018
MARPOL annex I – MEPC.276(70) – Revision to
The revised annex includes mandatory form B of the supplement to the IOPP certificate
requirements for the electronic exchange of Amendments to form B of the supplement to
information on cargo, crew and passengers. The the IOPP certificate (sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and
IMO Standardized Forms (FAL forms), which 5.5), given in the appendix to MARPOL annex I,
cover the IMO general declaration, cargo were adopted at MEPC-70 to remove obsolete
declaration, ship’s stores declaration, crew’s entries (concerning design/arrangements that
effects declaration, crew list, passenger list and no longer exist, such as Clean Ballast Tank
dangerous goods have also been revised. (CBT)) and to simplify the current entry.
Other revised standards cover shore leave and Members operating oil tankers of 150gt or
access to shore-side facilities for crew, including above shall ensure that the revised format of
the addition of a paragraph in the standard to this certificate is issued to the vessel at the first
say that there should be no discrimination, in IOPP survey on or after 1 March 2018.
respect of shore leave, on grounds of
nationality, race, colour, sex, religion, political MARPOL annex V – MEPC.277(70) – HME
opinion or social origin, and irrespective of the substances and form of Garbage Record Book
Flag State of the ship on which seafarers are The revised MARPOL annex V, which entered
employed, engaged or work. into force on 1 January 2013, introduced stricter
controls on garbage disposal, which also
Standards and recommended practices relating affected the disposal of cargo residues,
to stowaways have been updated to include including cargo hold washing water. However,
references to relevant sections of the there were still some clarifications required out
International Ship and Port Facilities’ Security of these revisions, which were adopted at MEPC-
(ISPS) code. 70. These were highlighted in the club’s web
alert and include the following:
The revision aims to ensure the convention
adequately addresses the industry’s needs and –– the requirement for shippers to classify solid
serves to facilitate and expedite international bulk cargoes in accordance with the criteria
maritime traffic. The objective is to prevent set in a new appendix as HME or not
unnecessary delays to ships, and to persons and (regulations 4 and 6)
property on board.
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–– the new format of Garbage Record Book for developing Ship Energy Efficiency
(GRB) is split in two parts (one part for all Management Plan (SEEMP) have been revised
operations related to garbage other than through MEPC.282(70) to provide the ship-
cargo residues and a second part for all specific methodology and processes that need
operations related to cargo residues) to be followed for the data collection.
–– inclusion of a new garbage category for
E-waste (such as gadgets, computers, printer The amended regulations entered into force on
cartridges, etc). The definition of E-waste is 1 March 2018. The data collection system for
mentioned in the 2017 guidelines for the fuel consumption is applicable from 1 January
implementation of MARPOL annex V 2019 for ships of 5,000gt and above; however,
(MEPC.295(71)) part II of SEEMP will have to be updated and
–– clarification of the term ‘Estimated amount submitted to the Flag Administration (or a
of Discharged or Incinerated’, whether into Recognised Organisation (RO) nominated by the
the sea or to reception facilities in the Flag) by 31 December 2018.
Garbage Record Book (GRB)
–– additional space in the GRB to record Reporting will take place at the end of each
exceptional discharge or loss of garbage calendar year. After verifying that the data has
under regulation V/7. been reported according to annex VI
requirements, the ship will be issued with a
Members are recommended to ensure that Statement of Compliance and the data will be
the new format of GRB is provided to their transferred to the IMO Ship Fuel Oil
ships and that the crew are aware of the new Consumption Database, where it will be kept
requirements. For ships carrying solid bulk anonymised. This will help the IMO to produce
cargoes, part II of GRB will be applicable. The annual reports and evaluate the need for further
HME classification and declaration requirement technical and operational measures for
might have a significant impact on these ships enhancing the energy efficiency of international
– mainly associated with the discharge shipping.
requirements that accompany the regulation. It
is recommended to refer to our Standard Safety Members are recommended to refer to the club’s
article which highlights the challenges dry bulk web alert and Resolutions MEPC.292(71) and
operators may face and focuses on the practical MEPC.293(71) for further guidance.
steps that can be adopted to ensure compliance.
MARPOL annex VI – MEPC.278(70) – Data Regulations which came into force
collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships on 1 July 2018
In order to further enhance the energy efficiency SOLAS Ch.V/Reg.19 – MSC.282(86) – Carriage
of ships, MEPC-70 adopted a three-step process requirements of ECDIS
to determine the technical and operational ECDIS will be mandatory for cargo ships
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ECDIS Implementation Schedule
2
New Passenger Ships of 500 GT and upwards
3 New Tankers of 3,000 GT and upwards
4
New Cargo ships, other than tankers, of 10,00 GT and upwards
5 New Cargo ships, other than tankers,
of 3,000 GT and upwards but less than 10,000 GT
6
Existing Passenger ships of 500 GT and upwards
7
Existing Tankers of 3,000 GT and upwards
8
Existing Cargo ships, other than tankers, of 50,000 GT and upwards
9
Existing Cargo ships, other than tankers, of 20,000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 50,000 GT
10
Existing Cargo ships, other than tankers, of 10,000 GT and upwards but less than 20,000 GT
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SOLAS Ch.II-2/Reg.10 – MSC.338(91) – passenger ships and ships operating in polar
Communication equipment for fire-fighting waters
teams Amendments to the STCW convention and the
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, STCW code were adopted at MSC-97 to include
there is a requirement for carriage of at least two new mandatory minimum training requirements
two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus (of for masters and deck officers on ships operating
explosion proof or intrinsically safe type) for in polar waters, and an extension of emergency
fire-fighters’ communication. Ships constructed training for personnel on passenger ships.
before 1 July 2014 shall comply with these
requirements not later than the first survey after The implementation timeline was highlighted in
1 July 2018. club’s web alert on Polar Code amendments to
STCW. Members are also recommended to refer
Members are recommended to ensure that the to the ICS guidance on STCW training
fire-fighter outfits on their ships meet the requirements for personnel on ships operating in
relevant requirements of SOLAS and the FSS polar waters.
code and that any changes to the fire-fighting
equipment are updated on the ship’s fire control Members operating passenger ships need to be
plans. aware of the new requirements and allow for
more time, if needed, before personnel assume
2011 ESP code – MSC.412(97) – Amendments to duties on board in order to complete the
the ESP code passenger ship emergency familiarisation
As highlighted above, this code is regularly requirement.
updated to maintain compatibility with the IACS
requirements. This set of amendments covers
requirements related to close-up survey/ Regulations coming into force
thickness measurements for oil tankers (double on 1 January 2019
hull and other than double hull construction). IMO Assembly Resolution A.1116(30) – Escape
route signs and equipment location markings
Members are reminded that where the crew is IMO Assembly 30 adopted this resolution to
allowed to carry out cargo tank testing during harmonise the SOLAS requirements on
renewal survey, the tank testing procedure shipboard safety signs and equipment location
specifying filling height, tanks detail and bulkhead markings with the ISO standards.
being tested, has to be submitted for review to
the Administration or Recognised Organisation This will take effect on ships constructed on or
(RO) prior to the testing being carried out. after 1 January 2019 or ships which undergo
repairs, alterations, modifications and outfitting
STCW convention & STCW code – MSC.416(97) & within the scope of SOLAS chapters II-2 and/or
MSC.417(97) – Training requirements for
III, as applicable, on or after 1 January 2019.
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Members are recommended to ensure that the Contracting governments may apply the
new resolution should be used in conjunction amendments in whole or in part on a voluntary
with resolution A.952(23) (Graphical symbols for basis from 1 January 2018. Mandatory
shipboard fire control plans) for the preparation compliance with the amended IMSBC code
of the shipboard fire control plans required by requirements will commence on 1 January 2019.
SOLAS regulation II-2/15.2.4. Members who are involved in the transport of
solid bulk cargoes should pay due attention to the
MARPOL annex VI – MEPC.286(71) – Information Flag State requirements.
to be included in the bunker delivery note (BDN)
The existing BDN contains the supplier’s
declaration that the fuel oil supplied to the ship Regulation coming into force
meets the sulphur limit of either regulation 14.1 on 1 June 2019
(global limit – currently 3.50%) or regulation 14.4 MARPOL annex IV – MEPC.275(69) – Passenger
(within emission control areas (ECAs)). This ship sewage discharge requirements for the
declaration therefore prevents the supply of fuel Baltic Sea Special Area
oil to ships exceeding the global limit and would As mentioned in the club’s web alert on MEPC-69
clearly be an issue when that falls from 3.50% to outcome, there will be a prohibition of sewage
0.50% in 2020. discharge from new passenger ships (as defined
in MEPC.274(69)) within the Baltic Sea special
To avoid any ambiguities during PSC inspections area from 1 June 2019, unless the ship has an
or IAPP surveys, the revised BDN will replace the approved sewage treatment plant in operation
current supplier’s declaration and introduce a that meets the applicable additional effluent
‘selection box’ for the ‘purchaser’s specified limit standards for nitrogen and phosphorus in
value’ of the sulphur content. This means that accordance with the resolutions MEPC.227(64)
even fuels with higher sulphur content than and MEPC.284(70).
required by regulation 14 of annex VI can be
delivered to a ship where the ship uses equivalent Members operating passenger ships in the Baltic
measures, such as exhaust gas cleaning systems Sea area need to be aware of the new
(EGCS). requirements and ensure logistical arrangements
are in place for discharge of untreated sewage to
Members are recommended to make their crew port reception facilities.
aware of the new requirements in order to ensure
that the BDNs issued on or after the entry date Members are reminded that, other than in cases
comply with the new format. of purely accidental discharge, P&I cover for fines
related to MARPOL violations is only available on
International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes a discretionary basis.
(IMSBC) code – MSC.426(98) – Amendment 04-17
The amendments (04-17) to the IMSBC code
include new individual cargo schedules and Regulations coming into force
revisions to existing ones. on 1 July 2019
SOLAS Ch.II-2/Reg.10 – MSC.338(91) – Breathing
Four solid bulk cargoes for which a fixed gas
apparatus for fire-fighting teams
fire-extinguishing system may be exempted have
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014,
been identified and added to the list published by
there is a requirement for compressed air
the IMO as MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.3.
breathing apparatus to be fitted with an audible
low-level alarm and a visual reading (or other
Shippers shall ensure that the test for
device capable of warning the user) before the
determining the transportable moisture limit
volume of the air in the cylinder has been reduced
(TML) of a solid bulk cargo has been carried out
to no less than 200 litres.
within six months prior to the date of loading of
such bulk cargo. Additionally, the interval
Ships constructed before 1 July 2014 will have to
between sampling/testing for the moisture
comply with the revised FSS code requirements
content of solid bulk cargo and the
for breathing apparatus at the latest by 1 July
commencement of loading is not to be more than
2019.
seven days so as to ensure that the moisture
content of the cargo is less than its TML.
Members are recommended to ensure that the
fire-fighter outfits on their ships meet the
It also explicitly assigns the shipper with the
relevant requirements of SOLAS and the FSS
responsibility to declare whether a solid bulk
code, and that any changes to the fire-fighting
cargo is classified as harmful to the marine
equipment are updated on the ship’s fire control
environment (HME) or non-HME.
plans.
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International Aeronautical and Maritime Search Applicable ships constructed on or after the date
and Rescue (IAMSAR) manual – MSC.1/Circ.1594 of entry into force of the convention are required
The latest amendments to the IAMSAR manual to install a ballast water management system
include a new section on search and rescue (BWMS) with a view to complying with the D-2
operations (SAR) by maritime rescue services in performance standard. Ships constructed before
areas remote from search and rescue facilities, in 8 September 2017 are required to comply with
times of armed conflict, and updates to the the D-2 standard at the first IOPP renewal survey
section on mass rescue operations. These on or after 8 September 2019 (Reg. B-3/10.1.1), or
amendments will be included in the 2019 edition on or after 8 September 2017, in the event the
of the manual. IOPP renewal survey is completed during the
period on or after 8 September 2014 and prior to
Members are reminded that in accordance with 8 September 2017 (Reg. B-3/10.1.2).
SOLAS regulation V/21, an up-to-date copy of
the IAMSAR manual Volume III shall be placed on If the IOPP survey per Reg. B-3/10.1.2 is not
board. The 2019 edition of the manual will need to completed, then compliance with the D-2
be provided to the ships after its publication. standard is required at the second IOPP renewal
survey after 8 September 2017, only if the first
IOPP renewal survey after 8 September 2017 is
Regulations coming into force
completed prior to 8 September 2019 and a IOPP
in October 2019
renewal survey was not completed during the
Ballast Water Management convention (BWMC) period on or after 8 September 2014 and prior to
– MEPC.297(72) – Amendments to regulation B-3 8 September 2017 (Reg. B-3/10.2).
MEPC-72 (April 2018) adopted the first set of
amendments to the BWMC after its entry into For ships constructed before 8 September 2017
force on 8 September 2017. The amendments and which are not subject to the IOPP renewal
relate to the retrofitting schedule (Regulation survey, compliance with the D-2 standard is
B-3), guidelines on scaling, and onboard testing of required not later than 8 September 2024 (Reg.
ballast water management systems (BWMS). B-3/8).
These amendments are set to enter into force on
13 October 2019.
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Regulation D-3 of the BWMC requires that BWMS mandatory code for approval of ballast water
must be approved by the Administration taking management systems (BWMS code), which was
into account the guidelines for approval of ballast adopted by MEPC 72 (April 2018) and enters into
water management systems (G8). The G8 has force in October 2019.
been revised in 2016 and converted into a
Members are recommended to refer to the IMO’s water requirements, except for accidental
FAQs and club’s perspective towards BWMC discharges, will be discretionary (similar to
implementation. MARPOL violations). In such cases, members will
be required to satisfy the board that all
Members are also reminded that P&I cover for reasonable steps had been taken to avoid the
fines involving non-compliance with the ballast event giving rise to the fine.
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