Technical Information

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS II-1/23-3 as adopted by Res. MSC.194(80)

Water Level Detectors

General Cargo ship which has size > 500 GT and:

-          keel laying date before 1 January 2007 with length < 80 meter (66 Load Line), or

-          if the keel laying date is before 1 January 1998, length < 100 meter (66 Load Line)

First intermediate or renewal survey after 1 January 2007 but not later than 31 December 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Existing cargo ships (other than bulk carriers), arranged with a single hold unprotected by a double side skin, are to be fitted with water ingress detector/alarms. Performance standards for water level detector and alarm systems are contained in resolution MSC.188(79).

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS V/20

as adopted by Res. MSC.170(79)

VDR and S-VDR

Cargo ship which has size > 3,000 GT but < 20,000 GT with keel laying date before 1 July 2002

First dry docking after 1 July 2007 but not later than 30 June 2010

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Ships shall be fitted with a voyage data recorder (VDR) or a simplified VDR (SVDR) of either fixed or float-free type. The S-VDR should meet the standards contained in resolution MSC.163(78) and record and maintain, for a period of at least 2 years following termination, bridge and communication audio, radar, position, speed, heading, date and time and, if radar data is not possible, AIS data. S-VDR’s may be combined with an EPIRB, provided the standards for each piece of equipment are met.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

BCH Code

Amendments as adopted by Res. MSC.212(81) and

MSC.29(61)

Additional sensors and alarm in pump room

Chemical tanker regardless of the GT with keel laying date before 1 July 1986

First dry docking after 1 August 2007 but not later than 31 July 2010

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

(1) Bulkhead shaft glands, bearings and casings of cargo, ballast and stripping pumps driven by shafts passing through the pump room bulkhead are to be fitted with temperature sensors (with audible and visual alarms).

(2) Continuous monitoring of the pump room’s atmosphere shall be provided and automatically setoff a continuous audible and visual alarm locally and in the engine control room, cargo control room and navigation bridge when the flammable vapor concentration exceeds a pre-set level which is not to be more than 10% (or 30%, for existing system) of the lower flammability limit.

(3) Bilge level monitoring with alarms shall also be provided.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

IBC Code

as adopted by Res. MSC.219(82)

Additional sensors and alarm in pump room

Chemical tanker which has size > 500 GT with keel laying date before 1 January 2009

First dry docking after 1 January 2009 but not later than 31 December 2012

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

(1) Bulkhead shaft glands, bearings and casings of cargo, ballast and stripping pumps driven by shafts passing through the pump room bulkhead are to be fitted with temperature sensors (with audible and visual alarms).

(2) Continuous monitoring of the pump room’s atmosphere shall be provided and automatically setoff a continuous audible and visual alarm locally and in the engine control room, cargo control room and navigation bridge when the flammable vapor concentration exceeds a pre-set level which is not to be more than 10% (or 30%, for existing system) of the lower flammability limit. (3) Bilge level monitoring with alarms shall also be provided.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

IBC Code

as adopted by Res. MSC.219(82)

Additional sensors and alarm in pump room and EEBD provision

Chemical tanker which has size > 500 GT with keel laying date on or after 1 January 2009

1 January 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

(1) Bulkhead shaft glands, bearings and casings of cargo, ballast and stripping pumps driven by shafts passing through the pump room bulkhead are to be fitted with temperature sensors (with audible and visual alarms).

(2) Continuous monitoring of the pump room’s atmosphere shall be provided and automatically setoff a continuous audible and visual alarm locally and in the engine control room, cargo control room and navigation bridge when the flammable vapor concentration exceeds a pre-set level which is not to be more than 10% (or 30%, for existing system) of the lower flammability limit.

(3) Bilge level monitoring with alarms shall also be provided.

(4) At least two emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) within accommodation spaces are to be provided in accordance with SOLAS II-2/13.3.4.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

IBC Code

as adopted by Res. MSC.219(82)

Additional fire fighting system in chemical tanker

Chemical tanker which has size > 2,000 GT with keel laying date on or after 1 January 2009

1 January 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Any category A machinery space exceeding 500 m3 in volume must be provided with an approved type of fixed water-based or equivalent local application fire-fighting system, based on MSC/Circ.913 in addition to the required fixed fire-extinguishing system.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS II-1 as adopted by Res. MSC.216(82) Annex 2

Flooding Detection

Passenger ship which can carry > 36 passengers with keel laying date on or after 1 January 2009

1 January 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

All tanks and watertight spaces located below the bulkhead deck are to be provided with a flooding detection system.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS II-1 as adopted by Res. MSC.216(82) Annex 2

Essential System Operation After Flooding

Passenger ship which can carry > 12 passengers with keel laying date on or after 1 January 2009

1 January 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Essential systems fitted on passenger ships having a length of 120 m or more or having three or more main vertical zones to remain operational when the ship is subject to any single compartment flooding.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS II-1/3-2 as adopted by Res. MSC.215(82)

MSC.216(82)

Performance Standard of Protective Coatings (PSPC)

Bulk carrier which has length > 150 meter (66 Load Line) with keel laying date on or after 1 January 2009

1 January 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Double side skin spaces on bulk carriers are to be coated in accordance with the approved Coating Performance Standard as per MSC.215(82).

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS II-1/3-2 as adopted by Res. MSC.215(82)

MSC.216(82)

Performance Standard of Protective Coatings (PSPC)

 All Ships which have size > 500 GT with keel laying date on or after 1 January 2009

1 January 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Dedicated seawater ballast tanks are to be coated in accordance with the approved Coating Performance Standard as per MSC.215(82).

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS II-1/35-1 as adopted by Res. MSC.194(80)

Bilge Pumping Arrangements

Passenger ship which can carry > 12 passengers with keel laying date on or after 1 January 2009

1 January 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

No change to the requirements as contained in II-1/21, SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2004.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS II-1

Parts B to B-4 as adopted by Res. MSC.194(80)

Subdivision and Stability

Passenger ship which can carry > 12 passengers with keel laying date on or after 1 January 2009

1 January 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Passenger ships will now be required to possess the same capability to survive flooding (in terms of a Required Subdivision Index, R, at transient, intermediate and, after progressive flooding, final stages of flooding) based on the probability of flooding its subdivided spaces and surviving such flooding (the Attained Subdivision Index, A) which is determined at three loading conditions using a methodology that has been developed taking into account historical statistics of accidents (grounding and collision).

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS II-1/35-1 as adopted by Res. MSC.194(80)

Bilge Pumping Arrangements

Cargo ship which has size > 500 GT with keel laying date on or after 1 January 2009

1 January 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Same requirements as contained in II-1/21, SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2004.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS II-1

Parts B to B-4  (except B-3) as adopted by Res. MSC.194(80)

Subdivision and Stability

Cargo ship which has size > 500 GT and length > 80 meter (66 Load Line) with keel laying date on or after 1 January 2009

1 January 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Cargo ships will be required to possess the same capability to survive flooding (in terms of a Required Subdivision Index, R, at transient, intermediate and, after progressive flooding, final stages of flooding) based on the probability of flooding its subdivided spaces and surviving such flooding (the Attained Subdivision Index, A) which is determined at three loading conditions using a methodology that has been developed taking into account historical statistics of accidents (grounding and collision).

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

MARPOL Annex I/37.4 as adopted by Res. MEPC.117(52)

Computer Programs

All Oil Tankers regardless of the keel laying date which have size > 5,000 DWT

1 January 2007

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Access to computerized shore-based programs that can readily assess damage stability and residual structural strength, is to be provided.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

MARPOL Annex I/22 as adopted by Res. MEPC.117(52)

Pump Room Protection

Oil Tanker which has size > 5,000 DWT with keel laying date on or after 1 January 2007

1 January 2007

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Pump rooms are to be provided with a double bottom with a height above baseline of at least B/15 or 2.0 meters, whichever is the lesser, with a minimum value of 1 meter. If the flooding of the pump room does not render ineffective the cargo and ballast pump capabilities (e.g., submersible deep-well cargo and ballast pumps), then a double bottom need not be fitted.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

MARPOL Annex I/12A as adopted by Res. MEPC.141(54)

Bunker Tank Protection

All ships regardless of the GT with:

-          keel laying date on or after 1 February 2008, or

-          have building contract on or after 1 August 2007

-    1 February 2008 for ships with keel laying date on or after 1 February 2008, or

-    1 August 2007 for ships having building contract on or after 1 August 2007

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Ships having an aggregate FO capacity of 600 m3 and greater are required to "protectively locate" each bunker tank (which excludes tanks that do not normally carry fuel oil such as overflow tanks) having a capacity greater than 30m3 in accordance with the requirements of 12A.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS XI and A.744(18) as adopted by Res.

MSC.144(77)

ESP Thickness Measurements and Repair

Oil Tanker regardless of the keel laying date and which has size > 500 GT

1 July 2006

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Thickness of longitudinal members required to be gauged should, at a minimum, be measured as follows:

- two readings for each deck plate and bottom shell plate;

- all longitudinal members comprising two girth belts for tankers between 10 and 15 years of age and three girth belts for tankers 15 years of age and older;

- one reading for the web and face plate of every longitudinal and girder located within 10% of the molded depth of the main deck and bottom shell plate; and

- one reading for web and face plates of the remaining longitudinals and girders.

The minimum continuous length of a renewed or reinforced structural member should be at least twice the spacing of the primary members in way thereof.

Thickness diminution at the butt joints of joining members forward and aft of the replaced member should not be within the substantial corrosion range (75% of the allowable diminution). A transition taper is to be provided in way of the butt joint where differences in thickness exceed 15% of the lower thickness.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS XII/7 as adopted by Res.

MSC.169(79)

Maintenance of Hatch Covers

Bulk carrier regardless of the keel laying date and which has size > 500 GT

1 July 2006

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Once per week during voyages (weather permitting) and when the covers are opened (but not more frequently than once per month) covers are to externally examined, particularly covers located within the forward 25% length. A maintenance plan and records are to form part of the ISM Code safety management system. Visible checks on corrosion, cracks and deformation of the coamings, stiffeners and brackets, especially in way of the coaming tops and corners, adjacent deck plating and brackets, are to be made.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS IV/9 as adopted by Res.

MSC.152(78)

EPIRB Testing

All ships regardless of the keel laying date and which has size > 500 GT

1 July 2006

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

EPIRBS fitted on passenger ships (> 12 passengers) and cargo, are to be tested annually on board or by an approved testing station.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS V/28 as adopted by Res.

MSC.142(77)

Daily reporting

All ships regardless of the keel laying date and which has size > 500 GT

1 July 2006

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Each ship engaged on international voyages exceeding 48 hrs is to submit a daily report (containing position, course and speed and any conditions affecting the normal safe operation of the ship) to its Company.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

A.744(18) as adopted by Res.

MSC.197(80)

Number of assigned surveyors

Bulk carrier regardless of the keel laying date and which has size > 500 GT

1 January 2007

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Amendments include the requirement, for bulk carriers of 20,000 tons deadweight and above, that two exclusive surveyors jointly carry out the first scheduled renewal survey after the bulk carrier passes 10 years of age, and all subsequent renewal surveys and intermediate surveys.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS II-1/3-7 as adopted by Res. MSC.194(80)

Ship Construction Drawing

All ships which has size > 500 GT

with keel laying date on or after 1 January 2007

1 January 2007

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

A set of as-built construction drawings and other plans showing any subsequent structural alterations is to be kept on board. These plans include a midship section, scantling plan, shell expansion, transverse bulkheads, rudder and rudder stock, cargo hatch covers, when applicable, and bilge ballast and cargo piping diagram.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS XI-1/3-1 as adopted by Res.

MSC.194(80)

Company and Registered Owner ID Number

All ships regardless of the size and keel laying date

1 January 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Every Company and registered owner shall be provided with an identification number which conforms to the IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme adopted by the Organization [See MSC.160(78)]. The Company identification number is to be inserted on ISM and ISPS certificates, including Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR).

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

SOLAS VI

as adopted by Res. MSC.239(83)

MSDS

All ships regardless of the keel laying date which have size > 500 GT

1 July 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Ships carrying MARPOL Annex I cargoes, as defined in Appendix I (check and listed!!) and marine fuel oils are to be provided with a material safety data sheet (MSDS) prior to the loading of such cargoes.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

MARPOL Annex I

as adopted by Res. MEPC.167(56)

Special Area

Designation

All ships regardless of the size and keel laying date

1 August 2008

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Pertaining to restriction of discharge in MARPOL, The Southern South African waters are designated as a Special Area.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

MARPOL Annex II &

IBC Code

as adopted by Res. MEPC.166(56)

NLS Revisions

Chemical tanker regardless of the keel laying date which has size > 500 GT

1 January 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Revised carriage requirements for NLS under the IBC Code Chapters 17, 18 and 19.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

MARPOL Annex V/5

as adopted by Res. MEPC.172(57)

Special Area

Designation

All ships regardless of the size and keel laying date

1 May 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Pertaining to restriction of garbage disposal in MARPOL Annex V, The Mediterranean Sea area is designated as a Special Area.

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

STCW Code

as adopted by Res. MSC.209(81)

MSC.203(81)

SSO Standard of Competence

Officer onboard assuming responsibility as SSO

1 July 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

New section A-VI/5 is added to the STCW Code addressing knowledge of ship operations and standard of competence for ship security officers (SSO).

Regulation

Subject

Applicability (Object)

Enter into force

STCW  as adopted by Res.

MSC.203(81)

SSO Certificate of Proficiency

Officer onboard assuming responsibility as SSO

1 July 2009

Summary (please refer to original regulation for full text)

Every ship security officer shall be issued a certificate of proficiency after acquiring approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months or appropriate seagoing service and possessing knowledge of ship operations and meeting the standard of competence as set out in the new section A-VI/5 (items 1 to 4) of the STCW Code.