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9/22/2009 Attn: All Masters, The following tables indicate the main amendments to statutory instruments entering into force from 1 January 2010 to 1 January 2011. The information is displayed as follow: I - Amendments to SOLAS Convention I.1 - Applicable to all ships I.2 - Applicable to cargo ships I.3 - Applicable to passenger ships II - Amendments to the LSA Code and FSS Code III - Amendments to the HSC Code IV- Amendments to MARPOL Convention I - Amendments to SOLAS Convention Application of the amendments whose summary is highlighted in magenta is retroactive. Note 1: Amendments to SOLAS, unless there is an amendment to the basic application statement for a chapter, are implemented based on existing application requirements in the existing chapter. Conven tion Ref. Entry into New Existing Type of force ship ship X X X All All Summary Origine

I.1 SOLAS requirement applicable to All Ships SOLAS II-1/3-4 01-Jan-10 SOLAS II-1/3-9 01-Jan-10 Ships shall be provided with a ship-specific emergency towing procedure. MSC 256(84)

Ships shall be provided with means of MSC embarkation on and disembarkation from ships 256(84) for use in port and in port related operations, such as gangways and accommodation ladders. It shall be constructed and installed based on the guidelines developed by the Organization. The means of embarkation and disembarkation shall be inspected and maintained in suitable condition for their intended purpose. MSC 256(84)

SOLAS II-1/3-9 01-Jan-10

All

SOLAS II01-Jan-10 2/10.4. 1.5

All

By the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 January MSC 2010, fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing 256(84) systems for the protection of machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms on ships constructed before 1 July 2002 shall comply with the provisions of 2.2.2 of ch 5 of the FSS Code (two separate controls shall be provided) Requirement for "Radar transponders" is replaced MSC by a requirement for "Search and rescue locating 256(84) devices", which includes Radar transponders and AIS SART Requirement for "Radar transponders" is replaced MSC by a requirement for "Search and rescue locating 256(84) devices", which includes Radar transponders and

SOLAS III/6

01-Jan-10

All

SOLAS III/6.2. 01-Jan-10 2; III/26.2

All

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9/22/2009 .5 SOLAS IV/7.1.3 01-Jan-10 X All AIS SART MSC Every ship shall be provided with a search and rescue locating device capable of operating either 256(84) in the 9 GHz band or on frequencies dedicated for AIS Doors approved without the sill being part of the MSC 269(85) frame, installed on or after 01/07/2010 shall be installed with a gap under the door not exceeding 12 mm. A non-combustible sill shall be installed. The ducts shall be made of heat resisting nonMSC combustible material, which may be faced 269(85) internally and externally with membranes having low flame-spread characteristics and, in each case, a calorific value not exceeding 45 MJ/m2 of their surface area for the thickness used The ventilation system serving safety centres may be derived from the ventilation system serving the navigation bridge, unless located in an adjacent main vertical zone. MSC 216(82)

SOLAS II-2 /9.4

01-July10

All

SOLAS II-2 / 01-July9.7.1.1 10

All

SOLAS II-2 /8.2

01-July10

All

SOLAS IV /7.6.1

01-July10

X All Ships >300 gt X All Ships >300 gt

Satellite EPIRB should be capable of transmitting MSC a distress alert through the polar orbiting satellite 201(81) service operating in the 406 MHz band (no longer INMARSAT) Ship to shore distress alert through the Inmarsat MSC geostationary satellite service by a ship earth 201(81) station.

SOLAS IV 01-July/9.1.3.3 10 & 10.1.4. 3 SOLAS II-1/3-5 01-Jan-11 SOLAS II-1/35- 01-Jan-11 1

X X

X X

All All

New installation of materials which contain asbestos shall be prohibited Bilge pumping arrangements: Provisions for the drainage of closed vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces shall also comply with regulations II-2/20.6.1.4 and II-2/20.6.1.5 cargo ships >= 500 gt and passenger ships constructed on or after 1/09/1984 but before 1/01/ 2011; and cargo ships < 500 gt constructed on or after 1/02/1992 but before 1/01/2011 with cargo spaces intended for the carriage of packaged dangerous goods, shall comply with regulation 19.3 (except 19.3.10.1 and 19.3.10.2 in some cases) Ships shall be fitted with an ECDIS, applicability depending on date of built and tonnage

MSC.28 2(86) MSC.28 2(86)

II-2/1

01-Jan-11

All, with cargo spaces intende d for packag ed DG All

MSC.26 9(85)

SOLAS V/19

01-Jan-11

- passenger ships > 500 gt constructed on or after 1 July 2012; - tankers > 3,000 gt constructed on or

MSC.28 2(86)

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after 1 July 2012; - cargo ships, other than tankers, > 10,000 gt constructed on or after 1 July 2013; - cargo ships, other than tankers, > 3,000 gt but < 10,000 gt constructed on or after 1 July 2014; - passenger ships > 500 gt constructed before 1 July 2012, not later than the first survey* on or after 1 July 2014; - tankers > 3,000 gt constructed before 1 July 2012, not later than the first survey* on or after 1 July 2015; - cargo ships, other than tankers, > 50,000 gt constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey* on or after 1 July 2016; - cargo ships, other than tankers, > 20,000 gt but < 50,000 gt constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey* on or after 1 July 2017; - cargo ships, other than tankers, > 10,000 gt but < 20,000 gt constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey* on or after 1 July 2018
SOLAS V/19 01-Jan-11 X X All Ships shall be fitted with a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) is required as follows, MSC.28 2(86)

- cargo ships >150 gt and passenger ships irrespective of size constructed on or after 1 July 2011; - passenger ships irrespective of size constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey* after 1 July 2012; - cargo ships > 3,000 gt constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey* after 1 July 2012; - cargo ships > 500 gt but < 3,000 gt constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey* after 1 July 2013; and - cargo ships > 150 gt but < 500 gt constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2014.
I.2 - SOLAS requirement applicable to Cargo Ships SOLAS V 20.2 01-July10 X Cargo Dead line: cargo ships are to be fitted with VDR 3000<G which may be a simplified VDR (S-VDR) T<2000 0 built before 01/07/2 002 MSC 170(79)

I.3 SOLAS Requirement applicable to PASSENGER SHIPS

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9/22/2009 SOLAS II-2 01-Jan-10 41.1.2. 4 X Pass. < 01.10.9 4&> 36 passen gers Upgrading to complying with Ch. II-2 of SOLAS 1974 for passenger ships which complies with all the requirements applicable to ships constructed > 25.05.80

SOLAS II-2/20 01-Jan-10

Ro-Ro Arrangements to be taken when fixed pressure & waterspraying systems are fitted passen gers X Ro-Ro & passen gers Ro-Ro passen ger ships For closed vehicles and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces, where fixed pressure waterspraying systems are fitted, means shall be provided to prevent the blockage of drainage arrangements.

MSC 256(84)

SOLAS II01-Jan-10 2/20.6. 1.5

MSC 256(84)

SOLAS III/26.2 01-Jan-10 .5

Requirement for "Radar transponders" is replaced MSC by a requirement for "Search and rescue locating 256(84) devices", which includes Radar transponders and AIS SART. MSC 216(82)

SOLAS II-1 /41.6

01-July10

Passen Supplementary lighting shall be provided in all ger cabins to clearly indicate the exit so that ships occupants will be able to find their way to the door.

SOLAS II01-July2/7.2.4 10

Passen A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system for MSC ger passenger ships shall be capable of remotely and 216(82) ships individually identifying each detector and manually operated call point. Passen Detectors fitted in cabins, when activated, shall MSC ger also be capable of emitting, or cause to be 216(82) ships emitted, an audible alarm within the space where they are located. Passen Sale shops are considered as high fire risk spaces MSC ger 216(82) ships Passen Atriums shall be within enclosures formed of A MSC ger class divisions having a fire rating determined in 216(82) ships accordance with tables 9.2 and 9.4, as applicable. Passen Exhaust ducts from ranges for cooking equipment MSC ger installed on open decks shall conform to 216(82) ships paragraph 7.5.1.1, as applicable, when passing through accommodation spaces or spaces containing combustible materials. Passen Ventilation systems for main laundries in ships ger carrying more than 36 passengers shall be fitted ships with removable filters, fire damper, remote shutting arrangements for the fans and hatches for inspection MSC 216(82)

SOLAS II01-July2/7.5.2 10

SOLAS II01-July2/9.2.2. 10 3.2.2(8) SOLAS II-2 01-July/9.2.2.6 10 SOLAS II-2 /. 01-July9.7.5.1. 10 2

SOLAS II-2 /9.7.6

01-July10

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9/22/2009 SOLAS II-2 / 10.2 01-July10 X Passen Shall be fitted with a suitably located means for MSC.26 ger fully recharging breathing air cylinders, free from 9(85) ships contamination. carrying more than 36 passen gers Passen Public spaces may also have direct access to MSC ger stairway enclosures except for the backstage of a 216(82) ships theatre. Passen Casualty threshold, safe return to port and safe ger areas - the ship shall be capable of returning to ships of port while providing a safe area 120 m or more Passen Design criteria for systems to remain operational ger after a fire casualty ships of 120 m or more Passen Safety centre requested on passenger ships ger ships MSC 216(82)

SOLAS II-2 01-July/13.3.2. 10 3 II-2 /21 01-July10

SOLAS II-2 /22 01-July10

MSC 216(82)

SOLAS II-2 /23 01-July10 SOLAS III / 7.2.1 01-July10

MSC 216(82)

X Passen .1 for passenger ships on voyages less than 24 h, MSC (applies ger a number of infant lifejackets equal to at least 201(81) to all 2.5% of the number of passengers on board shall be provided; cf .2 for passenger ships on voyages 24 h or MSC.1/ greater, infant lifejackets shall be provided for Circ.130 each infant on board 4) X Passen If the adult lifejackets provided are not designed Ship ger to fit persons > 140 kg and with a chest girth of built > up to 1,750 mm, a sufficient number of suitable accessories shall be available on board to allow July 98 them to be secured to such persons. MSC 201(81)

SOLAS III /. 7.2.5

01-July10

II - Amendments to the LSA Code and FSS Code Application of the amendments whose summary is highlighted in magenta is retroactive. Note 1: Amendments to the LSA or FSS Code would be applied based on the same principle as for amendments to other equipment standards: (a) For new ships, the amendments would apply to installations on board ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on or after entry into force date; (b) For existing ships, the amendments would apply to new installations with a contractual delivery date to the ship on or after the date or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after entry into force date.

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9/22/2009 Convention Reference Entry into force LSA Code Ch. 1 Par. 01/07/2010 1.2.2.2 Ch. 1 Par. 01/07/2010 1.2.2.6 Ch. 2 Par. 01/07/2010 2.1.1.7 New Existing X Type Summary of ship All Origin

Personal LSA should remain operational MSC throughout the air temperature range - 207(81) 15C to +40C LSA to be of international or vivid reddish orange on all parts where this will assist detection at sea Lifebuoys, if intended to be operated with quick release arrangement provided for the self activated smoke signal, to have a mass > 4 Kg Lifejackets shall be provided in three sizes (Infant, Child, Adult). Lifejackets shall be marked by either weight or height, or by both weight and height. MSC 207(81) MSC 207(81)

LSA Code

All

LSA Code

All

LSA Code

Ch. 2 Par. 01/07/2010 2.2.1.1

X All (applies to all cf MSC.1/ Circ.130 4 X All Ship built > July 98 All

MSC 207(81)

LSA Code

Ch. 2 Par. 01/07/2010 2.2.1.3

If an adult lifejacket is not designed to MSC fit persons > 140 kg and with a chest 207(81) girth of up to 1,750 mm, suitable accessories shall be available to allow it to be secured to such persons. The buoyancy of a lifejacket shall not MSC depend on the use of loose granulated 207(81) materials. A lifejacket shall be provided with a MSC releasable buoyant line or other means 207(81) to secure it to a lifejacket worn by another person in the water and with a suitable means to allow a rescuer to lift the wearer from the water into a survival craft or rescue boat. An immersion suit which has buoyancy MSC and is designed to be worn without a 207(81) lifejacket shall be provided with a releasable buoyant line, a suitable means to allow a rescuer to lift the wearer from the water If an immersion suit is to be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket it shall be marked to indicate that it must be worn in conjunction with a compatible lifejacket. Anti-exposure suit should covers the whole body except, where the MSC 207(81)

LSA Code

Ch. 2 Par. 01/07/2010 2.2.1.12 Ch. 2 Par. 01/07/2010 2.2.1.16

LSA Code

All

LSA Code

Ch. 2 Par. 01/07/2010 2.3.1

All

LSA Code

Ch. 2 Par. 01/07/2010 2.3.1

All

LSA Code

Ch. 2 Par. 01/07/2010 2.4.1.1

All

MSC 207(81)

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9/22/2009 Administration so permits, the feet; covering for the hands and head may be provided by separate gloves and a hood LSA Code LSA Code Ch. 2 Par. 01/07/2010 2.4.1.3 Ch. 4 Par. 01/07/2010 4.7 X X All All An anti-exposure suit shall be fitted with a light complying and the whistle MSC 207(81)

Carrying capacity of a free-fall lifeboat : MSC () persons having an average mass of 272(85) 82.5 kg ()Applicable to lifeboat, freefall lifeboat and rescue boat

Amendments to FSS Code: IMO Sub-Committee on Fire Protection has prepared an amendment to the FSS Code to make it clear that amendments to the Code should, unless expressed otherwise, apply only to ships constructed on or after the date on which the amendments enter into force (DE 51/21, para. 17.11).

Convention Reference Entry into force FSS Code Ch. 5 Par. 01/07/2010 2.1.1.1 Ch. 5 Par. 01/07/2010 2.1.2

New Existing X

Type of ship All

Summary Fixed gas fire extinguishing systems shall be fitted with normally closed control valves

Origin MSC 206(81)

FSS Code

All

In piping sections where valve MSC arrangements introduce sections of 206(81) closed piping, such sections shall be fitted with a pressure relief valve and the outlet of the valve shall be led to open deck. All discharge piping, fittings and nozzles in the protected spaces shall be constructed of materials having a melting temperature which exceeds 925C. A fitting shall be installed in the discharge piping to permit the air testing as required by paragraph 2.2.3.1.

FSS Code

Ch. 5 Par. 01/07/2010 2.1.3.2

All

Means for automatically giving audible and visual warning of the release of fire-extinguishing medium into any ro-ro spaces and other spaces in which personnel normally work or to which they have access. To be audible throughout the protected space. The pre-discharge alarm shall be automatically

MSC 206(81)

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9/22/2009 activated. Shall operate for the length of time needed to evacuate the space. Not required for conventional cargo spaces and small spaces (such as compressor rooms, paint lockers) FSS Code Ch. 5 Par. 01/07/2010 2.2.4 X All Low pressure CO2 systems MSC 206(81)

III - Amendments to the HSC Code Application of the amendments whose summary is highlighted in magenta is retroactive. Convention Reference HSC Code Ch. 8 Entry into New Existing Type of ship Summary force 01/01/2010 X Passenger and cargo high speed craft At least one search and rescue locating device shall be carried on each side of every passenger HSC and every cargo HSC > 500 gt and be conform to the applicable performance standards Origine MSC 259(84) MSC 260(84)

HSC Code

Ch 8.2.1.2 01/01/2010 Ch14.6.1.3

HSC

Requirement for "Radar MSC transponders" is replaced by a 259(84) requirement for "Search and rescue locating devices", which includes Radar transponders and AIS SART (both HSC 1994 and 2000) MSC 221(82)

HSC Code

Ch 13.14.2 Ch 7.17

01/07/2010

HSC built All craft, including existing craft, before should be fitted with an ECDIS 01/07/2002

HSC Code

01/01/2011

Craft constructed on or after 1 July MSC.271(85) 2002 but before 1 January 2011, with cargo spaces intended for the carriage of packaged dangerous goods, shall comply with 7.13.3. New Table 7.17-3

IV- Amendments to MARPOL Convention Application of the amendments whose summary is highlighted in magenta is retroactive. Convention MARPOL Annex I Reference Reg.23.1 Entry into force 01/01/2010 New Existing X Type of ship Summary Origine

Oil tankers Accidental oil outflow performances MEPC in lieu of regulation 25 Hypothetical 117(52) out flow of oil (old regulation 23) and 26 Limitation of size and arrangement of cargo tanks (old

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9/22/2009 regulation 24) MARPOL Annex IV MARPOL Annex VI Reg 9 01/01/2010 X All New performance standard for sewage treatment plant according to MEPC 159(55) MEPC 56

Reg.12.3

01/07/2010

All

Installations which contain ozone MEPC depleting substances, other than 176(58) HCFC, shall be prohibited: .1 on ships constructed on or after 19 May 2005; or .2 for ships constructed before 19 May 2005, which have a contractual delivery date of the equipment to the ship on or after 19 May 2005 or, in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery of the equipment to the ship on or after 19 May 2005. Installations which contain HCFC shall be prohibited: .1 on ships constructed on or after 1 January 2020; or .2 in the case of ships 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. Ships subject to reg 6.1 shall MEPC maintain a list of equipment 176(58) containing ozone depleting substances. Ship with rechargeable systems that contain ozone depleting substances shall maintain an Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book. New application of NOx MEPC requirements / Retroactive 176(58) requirement for engines fitted on board ships built between 1999 and 2000 The revised NOx Technical Code MEPC 2008 shall be applied in the 176(58) certification, testing, and measurement procedures for the standards set forth in this regulation The sulphur content shall not MEPC

MARPOL Annex VI

Reg.12.5&.6 01/07/2010

All

MARPOL Annex VI

Reg.13

01/07/2010

All

MARPOL Annex VI

Reg.13.8

01/07/2010

All

MARPOL

Reg.14

01/07/2010

All

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9/22/2009 Annex VI exceed: 176(58) 4.50% m/m prior to 1 January 2012 / 3.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2012; and 0.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2020 - different limits for ECA areas Reg.14.4 01/07/2010 X X All Emission Control Area, the sulphur MEPC content of fuel oil shall not exceed: 176(58) 1.50% m/m prior to 1 July 2010; 1.00% m/m on and after 1 July 2010; and 0.10% m/m on and after 1 January 2015. A tanker carrying crude oil shall have on board and implement a VOC Management Plan. Shipboard incineration of the following substances shall be prohibited: () .5 sewage sludge and sludge oil either of which are not generated on board the ship; and .6 exhaust gas cleaning system residues MEPC 176(58) MEPC 176(58)

MARPOL Annex VI

MARPOL Annex VI MARPOL Annex VI

Reg.15

01/07/2010

Tankers carrying crude oil All

Reg.16

01/07/2010

Sd Safety and Quality dept.