December Statutory Update 2-2011 Tcm4-485688

Statutory Update

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22 December 2011

Keeping updated on new and retroactive requirements from IMO can be a chal lenge. Hence we have made a summary with the most important IMO requirements entering into force in 2012 and 2013. A full overview can be found in Requirement Explorer TM which you can access through DNV Exchange.

This information is recommended to Technical, Safety, Quality and Operation departments of shipping companies, but there is also information relevant for yards and newbuilding departments.

We hope you will find the information useful. Should you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

1. Amendments that enter into force in 2012

Convention/ Code

Regulation Date of entry into force

Applicable to Subject

IMSBC Code Appendix 1 2012-01-01Voluntary implementation date.

All cargo vessels, GT >= 500.

In Appendix 1, Individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes, some schedules have been modified and some new schedules have been introduced. The most important new schedule is Wood products - general, classified as a Group B cargo.

SOLAS II-1/3-4.2 (new para.2)

2012-01-01 Cargo vessels, keel-laid <= 2009-12-31, GT >= 500. Applicable to all ves-sels other than Tankers, which need a emergency towing arrangement as specified in SOLAS II-1 Reg 3-4 para. 1

Within this date ships to be provided with an emer-gency towing procedure. This procedure may use existing arrangement, equipment and fittings.

SOLAS II-2/1.2.2.6 (new sub.para. .6) and II-2/5.7.1

2012-01-01 All chemical tankers and oil tankers.

To be equipped with at least one portable instru-ment for measuring oxygen in addition to the one for measuring flammable vapour concentrates. Spares required.

SOLAS II-2/4.5.7.2.1 2012-01-01 Chemical tankers and oil tankers, keel-laid >= 2002-07-01.

Editorial changes underlining that this sub-paragraph refers to gas and vapour measuring in double-hull spaces and double-bottom spaces.

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1. Amendments that enter into force in 2012 (continued)

Convention/ Code



SOLAS II-2/4.5.7.3 (new sub-para. .3)

2012-01-01 Oil tankers, keel-laid >= 2012-01-01, DWT >= 20000.

To be fitted with a fixed hydrocarbon gas detection system complying with the FSS Code for measuring hydrocarbon gas concentrations in ballast and void spaces of double-hull and double-bottom.

FSS Code Ch.10 2012-01-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2012-01-01.

The existing text of Ch.10 is replaced. More detailed requirements for sample extraction smoke detection systems for cargo spaces. New require-ment: The control panel for the smoke detection system shall be tested according to standards EN 54-2 (1997), EN 54-4 (1997) and IEC 60092-504 (2001). Alternative standards may be used as deter-mined by the Administration. New requirement: After installation, the system shall be function-ally tested using smoke generating machines or equivalent as a smoke source. An alarm shall be received at the control unit in not more than 180 s for vehicle decks, and not more than 300 s for container and general cargo holds, after smoke is introduced at the most remote accumulator.

FSS Code Ch.16 (new Ch.)

2012-01-01 Oil tankers, keel-laid >= 2012-01-01.

New chapter specifying details for fixed hydrocar-bon gas detection systems required by SOLAS Ch. II-2.

LSA Code 4.2.2.1, 4.2.3.3 and 4.3.3.3

2012-01-01 Vessels, keel-laid >= 2012-01-01.

Average (design) mass of persons in inflatable and rigid liferafts increased from 75 kg to 82.5 kg.

IMDG Code 2012-01-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2012-01-01. Ships carrying dangerous goods.

Minor changes in general throughout the Code: Technical and editorial changes. Major changes: Ch.1.2: New definitions added. Ch.3.2: New entries added in the Dangerous Goods (DG) List. Ch.3.3: Special provisions amended or replaced. Ch.3.4.5: New marking for DG in limited quantities and for packages containing DG consigned for Air Transport. Ch.4.1.4: Packing instructions amended or replaced.

Res. MSC.81(70) Part 1 & Part 2 2012-01-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2012-01-01. Liferafts.

Changes to reflect that the average (design) mass of persons in inflatable and rigid liferafts increased from 75 kg to 82.5 kg.

SOLAS V/19.2.2.3.2 (new sub-para.3.2)

2012-07-01 First PSSC survey after.

Passenger vessels, keel-laid <= 2011-06-30.

Bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) required and shall be in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea.


2012-07-01 First safety equipment survey after.

Cargo vessels, keel-laid <= 2011-06-30, GT >= 3000.


SOLAS V/19.2.10.1 (new sub-para.10.1)

2012-07-01 Passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2012-07-01, GT >= 500.

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) required, i.e. no longer only an option, it has become mandatory.




Convention/ Code




2012-07-01 Chemical tankers and oil tankers, keel-laid >= 2012-07-01, GT >= 3000.

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) required, i.e. no longer only an option, it has become mandatory.

2010 FTP Code 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2012-07-01.

Adoption of the 2010 FTP Code superseding the FTP Code of 1996 (Res. MSC.61(67)).

SOLAS II-1/41.6 2012-07-01 Passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2010-07-01.

Editorial change to clarify that emergency lighting in all cabins on board passenger vessels, as required by the Dec. 2006 Am., Res. MSC.216(82), is appli-cable to ships constructed on or after 2010-07-01.

SOLAS II-2/1 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels and pas-senger vessels, keel-laid >= 2012-07-01.

The application date is changed from 1 July 2002 to 1 July 2012 in paragraphs 1.1, 1.2.2, 2.1, 3.1 and 3.2, and in paragraph 2.1 amendments which have entered into force between these two dates have been added to the list of requirements appli-cable to existing ships.

SOLAS II-2/3.23 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels and pas-senger vessels, keel-laid >= 2012-07-01.

Text replaced giving reference to the 2010 FTP code as adopted by resolution MSC.307(88), i.e. the 2010 FTP Code superseding the existing FTP Code of 1996.

SOLAS II-2/7.4.1.3 (new sub-para. .3)

2012-07-01 Cargo vessels and pas-senger vessels, keel-laid >= 2012-07-01.

A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system also required in enclosed spaces containing incinerators.

SOLAS V/18.9 (new para. .9)

2012-07-01 All cargo vessels and pas-senger vessels.

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) shall be tested annually by an approved surveyor or an approved testing or servicing facility verifying the functionality of the AIS as specified in the new paragraph. A copy of the test report shall be retained on board the ship.

SOLAS V/23 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels and pas-senger vessels, keel-laid >= 2012-07-01.

Reg. 23 replaced with a new text applicable for equipment and arrangements for pilot transfer installed on or after 1 July 2012. In the new text the description of the use of combination arrange-ments (i.e. accommodation ladder in conjunction with pilot ladder) is more extensive, and the use of mechanical hoist is abandoned. Certification of pilot ladders by manufacturer introduced together with requirement for inspection at annual / peri-odical surveys, identification and record keeping. Footnotes are also changed, giving references to MSC.1 / Circ's and ISO 799:2004 amongst others.

SOLAS V/23.1.6 & V/23.6

2012-07-01 Cargo vessels and pas-senger vessels, keel-laid <= 2012-06-30.

Mechanical pilot hoist shall no longer be used.





Convention/ Code



FSS Code Ch. 9 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2012-07-01.

The existing text of Ch. 9 (Fixed fire detection and alarm systems) is replaced. The main concept of the fire detection requirements is not changed, however, several clarifications and interpretations have now been implemented as part of the FSS Code. Highlighted here are: Approval standards for essential components such as control panels, detectors, manual call points, and cables have been defined; clarification of which other fire safety sys-tems (previously only fire doors) may receive output signals from the fire detection system; acceptable arrangements for power supply have been defined including required capacity in case back-up power is provided from batteries; protection of staircases have been clarified (detector at top level and every second level below); and acceptable temporary disconnection of detectors for particular spaces.

FSS Code Ch. 9, para. 2.1.7

2012-07-01 Passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2012-07-01.

Detectors and manual call points shall be remotely and individually identifiable.

SOLAS V/23.1.5 & V/23.5

2012-07-01 First survey after.

Cargo vessels and pas-senger vessels, keel-laid <= 1993-12-31.

Shipside doors used for pilot transfer shall not open outwards.


2. Amendments that enter into force in 2013

Convention/ Code



Res. MSC.81(70) Part 1, item 6.9.3 and 6.9.4

2013-01-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2013-01-01.

Para.s 6.9.3 and 6.9.4 replaced with text giving more details for testing of operating mechanism and release mechanism on lifeboats. Applicable to equipment installed on or after 2013-01-01.

Res. MSC.81(70) Part 1, item 6.9.5 (new sub-para. .5)

2013-01-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2013-01-01.

The new sub-para. .5 introduce test of second release mechanism on lifeboats. Applicable to equipment installed on or after 2013-01-01.

SOLAS III/1.5 (new para. .5)

2013-01-01(expected)First dry-docking after 2014-07-01, at latest by 2019-07-01.

All cargo vessels and pas-senger vessels.

Existing lifeboat on-load release mechanisms not complying with new paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 to 4.4.7.6.6 (hook stability, locking devices and hydro-static interlock) of the LSA Code, as amended by res. MSC.320(89), to be replaced with equipment complying with the amended Code. Guidelines, MSC.1/Circ.1392, for evaluation and replacement has been developed.

LSA Code 4.4.7.6 (new sub-para.s .4, .5 and .6)

2013-01-01(expected)

All cargo vessels and pas-senger vessels. Lifeboat release mechanisms.

New para.s 4, .5 and .6 are inserted giving require-ments to hook stability, locking devices and if provided, hydrostatic interlocks.




Convention/ Code



LSA Code 4.4.7.6 (new sub-para.s .and renumbering)


Cargo vessels and pas-senger vessels, keel-laid >= 2013-01-01. Lifeboat release mechanisms.

More design criteria for lifeboat release gear mechanisms (release criteria, hydrostatic interlocks, operation of the release mechanisms, reset process etc.). The paragraph 4.4.7.6 is amended with new para.s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15 and 16. The existing paragraphs .1 to .9 are renumbered.

IMSBC Code Appendix 1 2013-01-01(expected)Formal effective date.

All cargo vessels, GT >= 500.

In Appendix 1, Individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes, some schedules have been modified and some new schedules have been introduced. The most important new schedule is Wood products - general, classified as a Group B cargo.

MARPOL Annex IV (sew-age), Reg. 1, 11 & 12

2013-01-01(expected)To be complied with from 2016-01-01.

Passenger vessels, contract date >= 2016-01-01. This regulation applies if building con-tract >= 2016-01-01, or in the absence of building contract, if keel-laid >= 2016-01-01. Delivery date is not relevant in this respect.

Annex IV has been amended introducing Special Area (the Baltic Sea) regulating the discharge of sewage from passenger ships. Discharge is pro-hibited in this area except for ships that have an operative approved sewage treatment plant (STP), type approved to the new standard, Res. MEPC....(to be adopted).



Passenger vessels, contract date <= 2015-12-31. This regulation applies if building contract <= 2015-12-31 and if delivery >= 2018-01-01. Keel-laying date is not relevant in this respect.




Passenger vessels, contract date <= 2015-12-31. This regulation applies if building contract <= 2015-12-31 and if delivery date <= 2017-12-31.


MARPOL Annex V (revised)


All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels.

Annex V has been revised further, limiting the discharge of garbage. The Garbage Record Book form has been updated accordingly.

MARPOL Annex VI, Reg. 13.6, 14.3 & 14.4.4.


All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger ves-sels. Vessels trading in US Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area.

The designation of the US Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) for NOx and SOx. The sulphur (SOx) requirements within this ECA take effect on 2014-01-01, as per MEPC.1/Circ.755. Ships powered by propulsion boilers as described in Reg. 14.4.4 are exempted from the North America and US Caribbean Sea ECA SOx requirements until 2020-01-01.

MARPOL Annex VI, Ch. 4 (new Ch.)


All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger ves-sels, GT >= 400.

New chapter introducing mandatory energy effi-ciency measures.





Convention/ Code



MARPOL Annex VI, Ch. 4. Reg. 20 & 21 (new Ch. & Reg)


Cargo vessels, GT >= 2000, contract date >= 2013-01-01. This regula-tion applies if building contract >= 2013-01-01, or in the absence of building contract, if keel-laid >= 2013-07-01, or in any case if delivery date >= 2015-01-01. The regulations also applies to major conversions.

Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) to be cal-culated for certain cargo vessels. Applicable for: bulk carriers, gas carriers, tankers, container ships, general cargo ships, refrigerated cargo carriers and combination carriers with specified DWT as described in the regulation text.

MARPOL Annex VI, Ch. 4 Reg. 22 (new Ch. & Reg.)

2013-01-01(expected)At initial survey before the new ship is put in service, or at first intermedi-ate or renewal survey after the enter into force date for existing vessels.

All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger ves-sels, GT >= 400.

Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) to be developed and kept on board. This may be incorporated in the ISM documentation.

MARPOL Annex VI, Appendix VIII (new appendix)


All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger ves-sels. International Energy Efficiency Certificate.

International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate introduced.


2013-07-01(expected)First safety equipment survey after.

Cargo vessels, keel-laid <= 2011-06-30, GT >= 500, GT <= 2999.




Bulk carriers, gas carriers and non-tanker/ -bulk cargo vessels, keel-laid >= 2013-07-01, GT >= 10000.

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) required, i.e. no longer only an option, it has become mandatory



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