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Publications Catalogue

February 2015

London, 2015


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Dear Reader,

Welcome to the 2015 edition of the IMO Publishing catalogue.

We are happy to inform you that the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)Code, 2014 Edition (incorporating Amendment 37-14) is now available for sale in Englishwith French and Spanish versions to follow shortly. This edition my abe applied from 1

January 2015 on a voluntary basis, pending its official entry into force on 1 January 2016.The IMDG Code Supplement, 2014 Edition provides several related texts such as the EmSGuide and MFAG. We remind you that the IMDG Code and the Supplement are available ina variety of formats, namely, print, CD and electronic download, e-reader file and as a yearlyinternet subscription.

The IMO-Vega Database (Version 19) 2014 includes the latest updates and is now availablefor purchase in three formats, namely, as a CD, electronic download and internet subscription.

The IMDG Code, 2014 Edition (inc. Amdt 37-14) is in force as from 1 January 2014 withadditional information available in the IMDG Code Supplement, 2014 Edition.

Due to the increasing demand of e-reader files, The IMO Bookshelf will be updatedin January 2015 with major titles in English and some in French and Spanish. Thesetitles are replicas of the printed version which are viewed instantly after purchasing alicence code and downloading the free software. For further information, please refer towww.imo.org/Publications/Pages/Bookshelf.aspx.

Many new titles were published during the last six months of 2014. Most notably there areupdated editions for:

• IMDG Code, 2014 Edition (inc. Amdt 37-14)• SOLAS Consolidated Edition, 2014• The IMO-Vega Database (Version 19), 2014•

Waste Assessment Guidelines under the London Convention & Protocol, 2014• A Pocket Guide to Recovery Techniques, 2014.

Please ensure you have the latest version of these important publications which can bepurchased worldwide from authorized distributors of IMO publications, whose contactdetails can be found at www.imo.org/Publications/Distributors

During the coming six months, we shall be publishing updated editions of PerformanceStandards and various model courses, as well as some new titles. For full details on newpublications, please refer to the IMO website, under "Publications", selecting the "FutureTitles" section.

We remain committed to supplying you with high-quality publications in printed and digitalformats and look forward to your comments and suggestions.

Yours sincerely,

Bianka Ochs-FawzyHead, Sales and MarketingPublishing Service

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E-BOOKS, E-READER FILES, CDS, ELECTRONIC DOWNLOADS AND INTERNETSUBSCRIPTIONS

We are pleased to inform you that we have increased the number of our digital titles ine-book, e-reader, CD, electronic download and internet subscription formats. The availabilityof multi-user licences has proved very useful for companies as well as training institutions.

With respect to the internet subscriptions, we encourage you to make use of the two-daytrials that are available on the IMO Virtual Publications website (vp.imo.org).

To help you choose which format would suit you and/or your customer best, here are anumber of issues you might want to consider before purchasing:

Availability

Internet subscriptions are available for five core titles in English, while electronic downloadsare available for a larger range of core titles with some CDs. E-reader files are availablefor our major sellers in English, with some titles in French and Spanish whilst e-books areavailable for many other titles in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Russian.

Internet subscriptions are regularly updated and valid for a year, whereas e-books, e-readerfiles, electronic downloads and CDs follow on from the printed version.

Ease of purchase

E-books, e-reader files, electronic downloads and internet subscriptions can be accessed assoon as the purchase is completed without you/your customer incurring any delivery delays,postage costs or unavailability of stock.

Data access

IMO Publishing e-books and internet subscriptions can be used from any computer. You

will need internet access only to download the e-books but always when accessing thesubscriptions. On the other hand, the majority of CDs and electronic downloads are linkedto a specific computer and do not require internet access. E-reader files must be viewedusing the free software “IMO Bookshelf” which is available as a CD or as a download andare locked to a specific computer.

Multi-licensing discount

You/your company will benefit from a multi-user licence discount at point of purchase on themajority of e-books, e-reader files, CDs, electronic downloads and internet subscriptions if allactivated products are used at one site (office, terminal, ship, port), by the same organization

and all activations are purchased at the same time.

Upgrade discount

You/your company will benefit from an upgrade discount when purchasing the subsequentedition of the IMO-Vega CD and internet subscriptions.

For full details on e-books and e-reader files, CDs and electronic downloads, and internetsubscriptions please refer to pages 70, 71 and 76 respectively.


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About IMO

Shipping is perhaps the most international of the world’s industries, serving more than 90 percent of global trade by carrying huge quantities of cargo cost-effectively, cleanly and safely.The ownership and management chain surrounding any ship can embrace many countries,which calls for international standards to regulate shipping.

Established in 1948, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agencyof the United Nations with 170 Member States and three Associate Members. It is based inthe United Kingdom and has 300 staff. IMO’s main task has been to develop and maintaina comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping, and its remit today includes safety,environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, maritime security and theefficiency of shipping.

IMO’s specialized committees and sub-committees are the focus for the technical work toupdate existing legislation or to develop and adopt new regulations, with meetings attendedby maritime experts from Member Governments, together with those from interestedintergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.

The result is a comprehensive body of international conventions. First, there are measuresaimed at the prevention of accidents, including standards for ship design, construction,equipment, operation and staffing – key international conventions include the InternationalConvention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for thePrevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the International Convention on Standardsof Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

There are also measures which recognize that accidents do happen, including rulesconcerning distress and safety communications, the International Convention on Search andRescue (SAR) and the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response andCo-operation (OPRC).

In addition, there are conventions which establish compensation and liability regimes,including the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC), theInternational Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensationfor Oil Pollution Damage (FUND) and the Athens Convention relating to the Carriage ofPassengers and their Luggage by Sea (PAL).

IMO has an extensive technical co-operation programme, which identifies needs amongresource-poor Members and matches them to assistance, such as training. IMO has foundedthree advanced-level maritime educational institutes, in Malmö, in Malta and in Trieste(which closed operations in 2005).

Today, we live in a society which is supported by a global economy which simply could notfunction if it were not for shipping. IMO plays a key role in ensuring that lives at sea are notput at risk and that the marine environment is not polluted by shipping – as summed up inIMO’s mission statement: Promoting safe, secure, environmentally sound, efficient andsustainable shipping.

About IMO Publishing

IMO Publishing’s activities provide the world’s maritime community with numerous texts(conventions, codes, regulations, recommendations, guidelines, etc.) prepared by theOrganization. There are over 200 titles available in English. Many are translated into Arabic,Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish. IMO Publishing also produces digital products, namelye-books, e-reader files, electronic downloads, CDs and internet subscriptions. The dissemination

of this information, including attendance at maritime exhibitions worldwide and regulare-newsletters to interested parties, plays an important role in promoting shipping as a safe,secure, efficient and environmentally friendly method of transporting goods around the globe.


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Please address enquiries to: International Maritime OrganizationPublishing Service4 Albert EmbankmentLondon, SE1 7SRUnited Kingdom

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CONTENTS

BASIC DOCUMENTS AND RESOLUTIONS 1

MARITIME SAFETY 3

CARGOES 8

FACILITATION OF TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT 13

LEGAL MATTERS 14

MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION 19

MARINE TECHNOLOGY 34

NAVIGATION AND RESCUE 45

IMO MODEL COURSES 54

E-READERS AND E-BOOKS 70

DOWNLOADS, CDS AND DVDS 71

INTERNET SUBSCRIPTIONS 76

IMO PUBLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS 78

Ordering 80

Distributors of IMO Publications 82

Index of titles 97

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A S I C D O C U M E N T S A N D R E S O L U T I O N SBASIC DOCUMENTS AND

RESOLUTIONS

BASIC DOCUMENTSVolume One(2010 Edition)

This volume is divided intothirteen sections, comprising:

• Convention on the InternationalMaritime Organization (including

amendments adopted by the Assemblyup to December 2009);

• Rules of Procedure of the Assembly(including amendments adoptedby Assembly resolutions upto 13 November 1975 and by Assemblydecisions up to December 2009);

• Rules of Procedure of the Council(including amendments adopted by theCouncil up to November 2010);

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Rules of Procedure of the MaritimeSafety Committee (includingamendments adopted by the Committeeup to June 2009);

• Rules of Procedure of the Legal Committee(including amendments adopted by theCommittee up to April 2009);

• Rules of Procedure of the MarineEnvironment Protection Committee(including amendments adopted by theCommittee up to March 2010);

• Rules of Procedure of the TechnicalCo-operation Committee (includingamendments adopted up to June 2005);

• Rules of Procedure of the FacilitationCommittee (adopted in January 2009);

• Rules governing relationship withnon-governmental internationalorganizations (including amendmentsadopted by Assembly decisions up toNovember 2001);

• Guidelines on the grant of consultativestatus;

• Rules of Procedure for the Consultativeand Special Meetings of the ContractingParties to the Convention on thePrevention of Marine Pollution byDumping of Wastes and OtherMatter, 1972 (London Convention) andits 1996 Protocol.

Arabic EB001A ISBN 978-92-801-52203

Chinese IB001C 978-92-801-60765

English EB001E 978-92-801-15116

French IB001F 978-92-801-24293

Russian IB001R 978-92-801-42709

Spanish IB001S 978-92-801-31017

BASIC DOCUMENTSVolume Two (2003 Edition)

This volume is divided into two sections.The first, concerning the status, privilegesand immunities of IMO, includes:

• Convention on the Privileges andImmunities of the specialized agencies;

• Agreement between the InternationalMaritime Organization and theGovernment of the United Kingdomof Great Britain and Northern Irelandregarding the Headquarters of the

Organization, as amended;• Agreement between the International

Maritime Organization and theGovernment of Sweden regarding theWorld Maritime University (WMU).

The second section contains agreementswith intergovernmental organizations,including:

• Agreement between the United Nations(UN) and the International Maritime

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• Agreement between the United Nationsand the International MaritimeOrganization for the admission of theInternational Maritime Organizationinto the United Nations Joint StaffPension Fund;

• Special Agreement between the United

Nations (UN) and the InternationalMaritime Organization extending thecompetence of the AdministrativeTribunal of the United Nations to theInternational Maritime Organization;

• Agreement between the InternationalMaritime Organization and theInternational Labour Organisation (ILO);

• Agreement between the InternationalAtomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and theInternational Maritime Organization, andProtocol;

• Agreement on co-operation between theInternational Maritime Organization andthe Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) of the United Nations;

• Agreements of co-operation with otherintergovernmental organizations.

Arabic IA007A ISBN 978-92-801-52142

Chinese * IA007C 978-92-801-60703

English IA007E 978-92-801-41689French IA008F 978-92-801-41191

Russian IA007R 978-92-801-42641

Spanish IA010S 978-92-801-00808

RESOLUTIONS AND OTHERDECISIONS OF THE ASSEMBLY

27th Session 2011(Resolutions 1033–1059)

Arabic I27A ISBN 978-92-801-49968

Chinese I27C 978-92-801-59998

English I27E 978-92-801-15512

French I27F 978-92-801-24576

Russian I27R 978-92-801-39969

Spanish I27S 978-92-801-35923

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28th Session 2013(Resolutions 1060–1092)

Arabic * I28A ISBN 978-92-801-49920

Chinese * I28C 978-92-801-59950

English I28E 978-92-801-15994

French I28F 978-92-801-24767

Russian * I28R 978-92-801-39921

Spanish I28S 978-92-801-31291

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M A R I T I M E S A F E T Y

MARITIME SAFETY

SOLAS(Consolidated Edition, 2014)

Of all the internationalconventions dealing withmaritime safety, the most

important is the International Conventionfor the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, asamended, better known as SOLAS, whichcovers a wide range of measures designedto improve the safety of shipping.

The Convention is also one of the oldestof its kind: the first version was adoptedin 1914 following the sinking of the Titanicwith the loss of more than 1,500 lives. Sincethen there have been four more versionsof SOLAS. The present version was adoptedin 1974 and entered into force in 1980.

In order to provide an easy referenceto all SOLAS requirements applicablefrom 1 July 2014, this edition presents a

consolidated text of the SOLAS Convention,its Protocols of 1978 and 1988 and allamendments in effect from that date.

The SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2014is an essential reference for maritimeadministrations, ship manufacturers,owners and operators, shipping companies,education institutes and all others concernedwith requirements of the InternationalConvention for the Safety of Life at Sea.

Arabic* IF110A ISBN 978-92-801-49906Chinese* IF110C 978-92-801-59936

English IF110E 978-92-801-15949

French IF110F 978-92-801-24743

Russian* IF110R 978-92-801-39907

Spanish IF110S 978-92-801-31253

ILO/IMO/WHOINTERNATIONALMEDICAL GUIDEFOR SHIPS(3rd Edition)

The third edition of the InternationalMedical Guide for Ships shows designatedfirst-aid providers how to diagnose,treat, and prevent the health problemsof seafarers on board ship. This edition

contains fully updated recommendationsaimed to promote and protect the health ofseafarers, and is consistent with the latestrevisions of both the WHO Model List ofEssential Medicines and the InternationalHealth Regulations. The InternationalLabour Organization’s Maritime LabourConvention 2006 stipulates that allships shall carry a medicine chest,medical equipment and a medical guide.The International Medical Guide for

Ships supports a main principal of thatconvention; to ensure that seafarers aregiven health protection and medical careas comparable as possible to that whichis generally available to workers ashore.By carrying this guide on board ships, andfollowing its instructions, countries canboth fulfill their obligations under the termsof the Maritime Labour Convention 2006and ensure the best possible healthoutcomes for their seafaring population.

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QUANTIFICATION ADDENDUM:INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GUIDEFOR SHIPS(3rd Edition)

This volume contains recommendedquantities, indications and dosing for 55

medicines listed in the InternationalMedical Guide for Ships, 3rd edition. Thequantities are based on three types of ships:

• ocean-going ships with crews of 25–40and no doctor (Category A);

• coastal ships with crews of up to 25 thattravel no more than 24 hours from a portof call (Category B); and

• small boats and private craft with crewsof 15 or less, and usually travelling nomore than a few hours from a port of call(Category C).

These quantities have been updated toreflect the decrease of crew numbers onmost ships and calculated voyages onone month. This companion volume tothe International Medical Guide for Shipsprovides essential guidance to all thosewho are involved in the procurement,purchasing, stock maintenance and useof medicines to promote and protect the

health of seafarers worldwide.English I114E ISBN 978-92-415-47994

GUIDE TO MARITIMESECURITY AND THEISPS CODE(2012 Edition)

This User Guide has beendeveloped to consolidate

existing IMO maritime security-relatedmaterial into an easily read companionguide to SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPSCode in order to assist States in promotingmaritime security through development ofthe requisite legal framework, associatedadministrative practices, procedures and

the necessary material, technical andhuman resources.

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It is intended both to assist SOLASContracting Governments in theimplementation, verification, compliancewith, and enforcement of, the provisions ofSOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code. Itshould also serve as an aid and reference forthose engaged in delivering capacity-buildingactivities in the field of maritime security.

It includes the International Ship and PortFacility Security Code (ISPS Code).

English IA116E ISBN 978-92-801-15444

French IA116F 978-92-801-23982

Spanish IA116S 978-92-801-01706

INTERNATIONALSAFETY MANAGEMENTCODE (ISM Code)WITH GUIDELINESFOR ITSIMPLEMENTATION(2014 Edition)

With the entry into force, in 1998, of

the 1994 amendments to SOLAS, 1974,which introduced a new chapter IX intothe Convention, the ISM Code was mademandatory. The ISM Code’s origins go backto the late 1980s, when there was mountingconcern about poor management standardsin shipping. The ISM Code evolved throughthe development of the Guidelines onmanagement for the safe operation of shipsand for pollution prevention (resolutionA.647(16)). The Code, in its current form,

was adopted by the Organization in 1993and amended in 2000, 2004, 2005, 2008and 2013.

This edition of the publication consolidatesthe amendments to the ISM Code fromresolutions MSC.104(73), MSC.179(79),MSC.195(80), MSC.273(85), which enteredinto force on 1 July 2002, on 1 July 2006,on 1 January 2009, and on 1 July 2010,respectively, and resolution MSC.353(92),which enters into force on 1 January 2015.

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This edition also includes:

• SOLAS chapter IX, as amended;• Revised Guidelines on the implementation

of the International Safety Management(ISM) Code by Administrations (resolutionA.1071(28)), adopted in December 2013;

• Revised Guidelines for the operational

implementation of the International SafetyManagement (ISM) Code by companies(MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8);

• Guidance on the qualifications, trainingand experience necessary for undertakingthe role of the designated person underthe provisions of the International SafetyManagement Code Guidance on near-miss reporting (MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.6); and

• Guidance on near-miss reporting (MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.7).

This publication is an essential referencefor maritime administrations, ship ownersand operators, shipping companies,training providers and education institutes,shipbuilders, engine and equipmentmanufacturers and others with interest inensuring safety at sea and prevention ofdamage to the environment.

English IC117E ISBN 978-92-801-15901

French IC117F 978-92-801-24750

Spanish IC117S 978-92-801-31246

CODE OF THE INTERNATIONALSTANDARDS AND RECOMMENDEDPRACTICES FOR A SAFETYINVESTIGATION INTO A MARINE

CASUALTY OR MARINE INCIDENT(Casualty Investigation Code)(2008 Edition)

The MSC adopted a new Code of theInternational Standards and RecommendedPractices for a Safety Investigation into aMarine Casualty or Marine Incident (CasualtyInvestigation Code) in May 2008. Relevantamendments to SOLAS Chapter XI-1 werealso adopted, to make parts I and II of the

Code mandatory from 1 January 2010.

Part III of the Code contains related guidanceand explanatory material.

The Code requires a marine safetyinvestigation to be conducted into every“very serious marine casualty”, which isdefined as a marine casualty involving thetotal loss of the ship or a death or severe

damage to the environment.The Code also recommends aninvestigation into other marine casualtiesand incidents, by the flag State of a shipinvolved, if it is considered likely that itwould provide information that could beused to prevent future accidents.

The new regulations expand onSOLAS Regulation I/21, which requiresAdministrations to undertake to conduct an

investigation of any casualty occurring toany of its ships “when it judges that suchan investigation may assist in determiningwhat changes in the present regulationsmight be desirable”.

English I128E ISBN 978-92-801-14980

French E128F 978-92-801-24187

Spanish E128S 978-92-801-01973

INTERNATIONALCODE FOR FIRE SAFETYSYSTEMS(FSS Code)(2007 Edition)

The International Code for Fire Safety Systems

(FSS Code) was adopted by the MaritimeSafety Committee (MSC) at its seventy-thirdsession (December 2000) by resolutionMSC.98(73) in order to provide internationalstandards for the fire safety systems andequipment required by chapter II-2 of theSOLAS Convention. The Code was mademandatory under SOLAS by amendmentsto the Convention that were adopted bythe MSC at the same session (resolutionMSC.99(73)) and which entered into force on

1 July 2002. The MSC adopted amendmentsto chapters 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 of the Code by

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resolutions MSC.206(81) and MSC.217(82).These new amendments were acceptedon 1 January 2008 and 1 January 2010, asapplicable, and entered or will enter into forceon 1 July 2008 and 1 July 2010, as applicable.The amendments to the aforementionedchapters, as adopted by resolutionsMSC.206(81) and MSC.217(82),are contained in pages 351–365 forinformation purposes only. In order tomake this publication as comprehensiveas possible for use by equipment andsystems manufacturers, shipowners andoperators, shipyards, classification societiesand Administrations, all related fire safetystandards and guidelines adopted by eitherthe Assembly or the MSC and referred toin the FSS Code have been incorporated,as appropriate, into this publication for theguidance and convenience of users. Pleasealways refer to the IMO website for updatedcirculars.

English IA155E ISBN 978-92-801-14812

French EA155F 978-92-801-23876

Spanish IA155S 978-92-801-01676

INTERNATIONAL CODE OFSAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFT,1994 (1994 HSC Code)(1995 Edition)

Adopted by the Maritime Safety Committeeat its sixty-third session (May 1994) byresolution MSC.36(63), the 1994 SOLASConference (May 1994) made the 1994HSC Code mandatory by the addition of

a new chapter X which came into force in January 1996.

The 1994 HSC Code has been developedfollowing a revision of the Code of Safetyfor Dynamically Supported Craft (resolutionA.373(X)) and in recognition of the growthin size and types of high-speed craft.

English E187E ISBN 978-92-801-13266

French E188F 978-92-801-22800

Spanish E189S 978-92-801-00969

INTERNATIONALCODE OF SAFETYFOR HIGH-SPEEDCRAFT, 2000(2000 HSC Code)(2008 Edition)

The International Code of Safety forHigh-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSCCode) is a successor to the InternationalCode of Safety for High-Speed Craft thatwas adopted in 1994. The 1994 HSCCode applies to high-speed craft that areinvolved in international voyages and forwhich the keels were laid after 1 January1996. The 2000 HSC Code applies to craftfor which the keels were laid, or which

were at a similar stage of construction,on or after 1 July 2002. The applicationof both HSC Codes is mandatory underchapter X of the SOLAS Convention. Thisedition incorporates amendments thatwere adopted in 2004 and 2006. Bothamendments are in force.

English IA185E ISBN 978-92-801-42402

French EA185F 978-92-801-24002

Spanish IA185S 978-92-801-01737

GUIDELINES FORSHIPS OPERATING INPOLAR WATERS(2010 Edition)

Ships operating in the Arctic

and Antarctic environmentsare exposed to a number of unique risks.Poor weather conditions and the relativelack of good charts, communication systemsand other navigational aids pose challengesfor mariners. The remoteness of the areasmakes rescue or clean-up operationsdifficult and costly. Cold temperaturesmay reduce the effectiveness of numerouscomponents of the ship, ranging from deckmachinery and emergency equipment

to sea suctions. When ice is present, it

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can impose additional loads on the hull,propulsion system and appendages.

The Guidelines for ships operating in polarwaters aim at mitigating the additionalrisk imposed on shipping in the harshenvironmental and climatic conditions thatexist in polar waters.

This publication should be of interestto maritime administrations, shipmanufacturers, shipping companies, cruiseand tour operators, education institutes andothers concerned with the safe operation ofships in polar waters.

English I190E ISBN 978-92-801-15222

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NEW

INTERNATIONALMARITIMEDANGEROUSGOODS CODE(IMDG Code)2014 Edition (incorporatingamendment 37-14)

The IMDG Code has undergone manychanges over the years, in both formatand content, in order to keep up withthe rapid expansion of the shippingindustry. Amendment 37-14 includesrevisions to various sections of the Codeand to transport requirements for specificsubstances. It was adopted by IMO’sMaritime Safety Committee (MSC) at itsninety-third session in May 2014.

The Code, as amended by

Amendment 37-14, is mandatory asfrom 1 January 2016 but may be appliedby Administrations in whole or in part on avoluntary basis from 1 January 2015.

The two-volume Code is divided into sevenparts:

Volume 1 (parts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of theCode) contains sections on:

• general provisions, definitions, training

•

classification• packing and tank provisions

• consignment procedures

• construction and testing of packagings,IBCs, large packagings, portable tanks,MEGCs and road tank vehicles

• transport operations.

Volume 2 contains part 3 (DangerousGoods List, special provisions andexceptions), appendices A and B (generic

and N.O.S. Proper Shipping Names, andglossary of terms) and an index.

English IJ200E ISBN 978-92-801-1597-0

French IJ200F 978-92-801-2480-4

Spanish IJ200S 978-92-801-0214-7

set of two volumes

Volumes 1 and 2 are not sold separately.

NEW

IMDG CODESUPPLEMENT(2014 Edition)

The International MaritimeDangerous Goods Coderelates to the safe carriage

of dangerous goods by sea, but does notinclude all details of procedures for packing

of dangerous goods or actions to take in theevent of an emergency or accident involvingpersonnel who handle goods at sea. Theseaspects are covered by the publications thatare associated with the IMDG Code, whichare included in this Supplement.

Within a continuing process of revisionof publications that are relevant to theIMDG Code, the EmS Guide: EmergencyResponse Procedures for Ships CarryingDangerous Goods was further amendedat the eighty-seventh session of MSC inMay 2010, and the details are describedin MSC.1/Circ.1360. Also at the at theninetieth session of MSC in May 2012and ninety-third session of MSC inMay 2014, and the details are describedin MSC.1/Circ.1438 and MSC.1/Circ.1476respectively.

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The Supplement also includes texts of theMedical First Aid Guide, descriptions of thereporting procedures for incidents involvingdangerous goods, harmful substances and/ or marine pollutants, the InternationalCode for the Safe Carriage of PackagedIrradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium andHigh-Level Radioactive Wastes on boardShips and other appropriate Assemblyresolutions, resolutions and circulars of theMaritime Safety Committee and circularsof the Facilitation Committee and of theSub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, SolidCargoes and Containers.

The following circulars have been added tothe present edition:

• MSC.1/Circ.1439: Conversion table(record of amendments) for part 7

requirements of the IMDG Codeconcerning transport operations

• MSC.1/Circ.1440: Illustrations ofsegregation of cargo transport units onboard containerships and ro-ro ships

• MSC.1/Circ.1442: Inspectionprogrammes for cargo transport unitscarrying dangerous goods.

English II210E ISBN 978-92-801-1598-7

French II210F 978-92-801-2479-8

Spanish II210S 978-92-801-0216-1

Wall chart:IMO DANGEROUS GOODSLABELS, MARKS AND SIGNS(2012 Edition)

This updated full-colour wall chartillustrates the labels, marks and signsrequired under SOLAS and detailed in theIMDG Code.

English IE223E ISBN 978-92-801-15666

INTERNATIONALMARITIME SOLID BULKCARGOES CODE(IMSBC Code) ANDSUPPLEMENT(2013 Edition, incorporatingamendment 02-13)

The primary aim of the InternationalMaritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC)Code is to facilitate the safe stowage andshipment of solid bulk cargoes by providinginformation on the dangers associated withthe shipment of certain types of solid bulkcargoes and instructions on the proceduresto be adopted when the shipment of solidbulk cargoes is contemplated.

This publication presents additionalinformation that supplements the IMSBCCode, such as the Code of Practice forthe Safe Loading and Unloading of BulkCarriers (BLU Code). The InternationalMaritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC)Code and supplement is commended toAdministrations, shipowners, shippers andmasters and all others concerned with thestandards to be applied in the safe stowageand shipment of solid bulk cargoes,excluding grain.The IMSBC Code, adoptedon 4 December 2008 by resolutionMSC.268(85), entered into forceon 1 January 2011, from which date it wasmade mandatory under the provisions ofthe SOLAS Convention. The Code wasamended by resolution MSC.354(92),incorporating amendment 02-13, whichmay be applied from 1 January 2014 on a

voluntary basis, anticipating its envisagedofficial entry into force on 1 January 2015.

English IG260E ISBN 978-92-801-1587-1

French IG260F 978-92-801-2470-5

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INTERNATIONAL CODEON THE ENHANCEDPROGRAMME OFINSPECTIONS DURINGSURVEYS OF BULKCARRIERS AND OILTANKERS(2011 ESP Code)(2013 Edition)

The 2011 ESP Code provides requirementsfor an enhanced programme of inspectionsduring surveys of single-hull and of double-hull bulk carriers and single-hull anddouble-hull oil tankers, in accordance withthe provision of SOLAS regulation XI-1/2and in line with the IACS UR Z10 series.

English IB265E ISBN 978-92-801-15529

French IB265F 978-92-801-24729

Spanish IB265S 978-92-801-31239

INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THESAFE CARRIAGE OF GRAIN IN

BULK (International Grain Code)(1991 Edition)

The Maritime Safety Committee, at itsfifty-ninth session (May 1991), adopted anew International Code for the Safe Carriageof Grain in Bulk (International Grain Code).This replaced the original chapter VI ofSOLAS, which contained detailed regulationson the carriage of grain in bulk, with moregeneral requirements and placed the detailed

provisions on grain in a separate mandatorycode.

Arabic I244A ISBN 978-92-801-50346

Chinese E245C 978-92-801-60161

English I240E 978-92-801-12757

French I241F 978-92-801-22251

Russian E242R 978-92-801-40620

Spanish E243S 978-92-801-34629

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BLU Code including BLUManual contains the Codeof Practice for the Safe

Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers,incorporating all amendments up to andincluding 2010, and the Manual on loadingand unloading of solid bulk cargoes forterminal representatives, incorporating allamendments up to and including 2010.Also presented is Additional considerationsfor the safe loading of bulk carriers(MSC.1/Circ.1357).

English IA266E ISBN 978-92-801-15307

French EA266F 978-92-801-24392Spanish EA266S 978-92-801-35879

CODE OF SAFEPRACTICE FOR SHIPSCARRYING TIMBERDECK CARGOES, 2011

(2012 Edition)

The Code of Safe Practice for Shipscarrying Timber Deck Cargoes, 2011(2011 TDC Code) was adopted byresolution A.1048(27) at the twenty-seventh session of IMO’s Assembly inNovember 2011. This Code revises andupdates the previous Code adoptedin 1991 by resolution A.715(17).The 2011 TDC Code is non-mandatoryand applies to all ships of 24 m or morein length carrying a timber deck cargo.The Code aims to ensure that stowageand cargo securing arrangements fortimber deck cargoes enable a safe yetrational securing of the cargo so that itis satisfactorily prevented from shifting.2011 TDC Code also includes alternativedesign principles, taking into account the

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acceleration forces cargo may be subjectedto throughout the voyage.

English IA275E ISBN 978-92-801-15499

French IA275F 978-92-801-24507

Spanish IA275S 978-92-801-31086

INTERNATIONALCONVENTION FORSAFE CONTAINERS,1972 (CSC 1972)(2014 Edition)

The International Convention for SafeContainers, 1972 (CSC 1972) has two goals:

• to maintain a high level of safety ofhuman life in the transport and handlingof containers by providing acceptabletest procedures and related strengthrequirements; and

• to provide uniform international safetyregulations, equally applicable to allmodes of surface transport, thereby

avoiding the proliferation of divergentnational regulations.

The amendments to CSC 1972 adopted byresolution MSC.355(92) entered into forceon 1 July 2014 and include:

• new definitions at the beginningof annexes I and II, along withconsequential amendments to ensureuniform usage of terminology throughoutCSC 1972;

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amendments to align all physicaldimensions and units to the SI system;

• the introduction of a transitional periodfor marking containers with restrictedstacking capacity, as required under therelevant standard; and

• the inclusion in annex III of the list ofdeficiencies which do not require animmediate out-of-service decision by thecontrol officer but do require additionalsafety measures to enable safe ongoingtransport.

Arabic IC282A ISBN 978-92-801-49913

Chinese IC282C 978-92-801-39914English IC282E 978-92-801-15932

French IC282F 978-92-801-24712

Russian IC282R 978-92-801-59943

Spanish IC282S 978-92-801-35947

CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FOR

THE CARRIAGE OF CARGOES ANDPERSONS BY OFFSHORE SUPPLYVESSELS (OSV Code)(2000 Edition)

The purpose of this Code, which wasadopted by resolution A.863(20), isto provide, for both the operator andcontractor, an international standard toavoid or to reduce to a minimum the

hazards which affect offshore supplyvessels in their daily operation of carryingcargoes and persons from and betweenoffshore installations. This standard shouldbe considered when implementing a safety-management system within the meaningof paragraph 1.4 of the International SafetyManagement (ISM) Code.

English I288E ISBN 978-92-801-60864

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GUIDELINES FOR THE TRANSPORTAND HANDLING OF LIMITEDAMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS ANDNOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCESIN BULK ON OFFSHORE SUPPORTVESSELS(2007 Edition)

Guidelines for the Transport and Handlingof Limited Amounts of Hazardous andNoxious Liquid Substances in Bulk onOffshore Support Vessels (LHNS) wereadopted by Assembly resolution A.673(16)in October 1989. These Guidelines wereamended and adopted by the MarineEnvironment Protection Committeeresolution MEPC.158(55) in October 2006and by the Maritime Safety Committee

resolution MSC.236(82) in December 2006.The Guidelines have been developed inaccordance with the provisions set forth inregulation 11(2) of Annex II to MARPOLand in recognition of the need for standardswhich provide an alternative to theInternational Code for the Construction andEquipment of Ships Carrying DangerousChemicals in Bulk and to the InternationalCode for the Construction and Equipmentof Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk

for these types of vessels.English K289E ISBN 978-92-801-14874

French I289F 978-92-801-23999

Spanish E289S 978-92-801-42624

REVISED RECOMMENDATIONSON THE SAFE TRANSPORT

OF DANGEROUS CARGOESAND RELATED ACTIVITIESIN PORT AREAS(2007 Edition)

A Recommendation on Safe Practice onDangerous Goods in Ports and Harbourswas first circulated by the Organizationin November 1973. The subsequentdevelopment of new techniques inshore and ship operations, as well as the

desirability of having more comprehensiverecommendations which included dangerous

goods in packaged form, liquid and soliddangerous substances and liquefied gascarried in bulk, made it necessary to reviseand update the Recommendation.

The revised Recommendations are alignedwith relevant IMO codes and the IMDGCode in particular. It is considered essential

to harmonize the rules within the port areawith those applied to the ship in order toensure smooth operations and to avoidmisunderstandings between ship and shore.A non-exhaustive glossary of relevance tothe handling of dangerous cargoes is givenin appendix 1 of this publication.

English IB290E ISBN 978-92-801-14720

French IB290F 978-92-801-23252

Spanish IB290S 978-92-801-01713

CODE OF SAFEPRACTICE FOR CARGOSTOWAGE ANDSECURING (CSS Code)(2011 Edition)

This publication presentsamendments to the CSS Code,

as amended. The most recent amendments,approved at the eighty-seventh session ofthe Maritime Safety Committee (12 to 21May 2010), include a new annex 14 onGuidance on providing safe workingconditions for securing of containers on deck.

Also included are:• Revised guidelines for the preparation of

the Cargo Securing Manual approved inMay 2010;

• Elements to be taken into accountwhen considering the safe stowage andsecuring of cargo units and vehicles inships, as amended in 2010;

• Amendments to the guidelines forsecuring arrangements for the transportof road vehicles on ro-ro ships, asamended in 2010.

English IB292E ISBN 978-92-801-15369

French IB292F 978-92-801-24521

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F A C I L I T A T I O N O F T R A V E L A

N D T R A N S P O R T

FACILITATION OF TRAVELAND TRANSPORTFACILITATION OF TRAVELAND TRANSPORT

CONVENTION ONFACILITATION OFINTERNATIONALMARITIME TRAFFIC,1965 (FAL 1965)(2011 Edition)

The 2011 edition of the Convention onFacilitation of International Maritime Traffic,1965, as amended (FAL Convention),includes all amendments to the Conventionup to and including the 2009 amendments,which entered into force on 15 May 2010.The edition features the new Explanatorymanual to the Convention on Facilitationof International Maritime Traffic, 1965,as amended, adopted in October 2010.This manual contains guidance andinterpretations of the provisions, as wellas practical methods of application andexamples of best practices.Arabic IC350A ISBN 978-92-801-49982

Chinese IC350C 978-92-801-60819

English IC350E 978-92-801-15376

French IC350F 978-92-801-24538

Russian* IC350R 978-92-801-39983

Spanish IC350S 978-92-801-31055

REVISED IMOCOMPENDIUM FORFACILITATION ANDELECTRONIC BUSINESS(2014 Edition)

This edition of the Revised IMOCompendium on Facilitation and Electronic

Business was adopted at the thirty-eighthsession of the FAL Committee and supersedesthe 2001 edition. This edition containsthe UN/EDIFACT codes for the FAL Formsestablished in the FAL Convention as wellas for reporting security related informationprior to the entry of a ship into port.

English IA360E ISBN 978-92-801-15475

INTERNATIONAL SIGNS TOPROVIDE GUIDANCE TO PERSONSAT AIRPORTS AND MARINETERMINALS(1995 Edition)

This is a joint ICAO/IMO publicationcontaining the signs and symbols for use atinternational airports and marine terminals.

Multilingual E370M ISBN 978-92-801-00310

(It contains English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese

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LEGAL MATTERS

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONRELATING TO INTERVENTIONON THE HIGH SEAS IN CASESOF OIL POLLUTION CASUALTIES(Intervention), 1969(1977 Edition)

The Intervention Convention deals withthe need to protect the interests of coastalStates directly affected or threatened bythe consequences of a maritime casualtywhich might result in pollution of the sea

or coastlines by oil. This edition contains,in addition to the Convention, the Protocolrelating to Intervention on the High Seas inCases of Pollution by Substances other thanOil, 1973.

Arabic E406A ISBN 978-92-801-50100

Chinese E407C 978-92-801-60147

English I402E 978-92-801-10708

French E403F 978-92-801-20608

Spanish E405S 978-92-801-30553

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OILPOLLUTION DAMAGE, 1969(CLC 1969)(1977 Edition)

The purpose of CLC is to provide uniforminternational rules and procedures fordetermining questions of liability and toensure that adequate compensation isavailable to victims of oil pollution byplacing the liability for compensation uponthe owner of the ship. The 1976 Protocolto Revise the Unit of Account Provisions ofCLC is also included in this edition.

Arabic E414A ISBN 978-92-801-50353

English I410E 978-92-801-10713

French E411F 978-92-801-20615

Russian E412R 978-92-801-40385

Spanish E413S 978-92-801-30560

(See also Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage

(1996 Edition), on page 17)

CONFERENCE ON THEESTABLISHMENT OF ANINTERNATIONAL COMPENSATION

FUND FOR OIL POLLUTIONDAMAGE, 1971(1972 Edition)

The need for a compensation andindemnification system supplementaryto that provided by CLC was consideredat this Conference and resulted inthe establishment of an internationalcompensation fund for the purpose ofensuring that full compensation is available

to victims of oil pollution incidents andproviding relief to shipowners in respectof the additional financial burdensimposed on them by CLC. This editioncontains:

• Final Act of the Conference;

• International Convention on theEstablishment of an International Fundfor Compensation for Oil PollutionDamage (Fund), 1971;

•

Resolutions adopted by the Conference;• Supplement containing the 1976

Protocol to Revise the Unit of AccountProvisions of the 1971 Fund Convention.

Arabic E416A ISBN 978-92-801-50438

Bilingual I420B (E/F) 978-92-801-11965

Russian E421R 978-92-801-40125

Spanish E422S 978-92-801-30157

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OFFICIAL RECORDS OFTHE CONFERENCE ON THEESTABLISHMENT OF ANINTERNATIONAL COMPENSATIONFUND FOR OIL POLLUTIONDAMAGE, 1971(1978 Edition)

This publication consists of documentsissued in connection with the Conference.

English E423E ISBN 978-92-801-10760

French I424F 978-92-801-20684

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL

CONFERENCE ON MARITIMECARRIAGE OF NUCLEARSUBSTANCES, 1971(1972 Edition)

This publication deals with the regulation ofliability in the event of damage caused bya nuclear incident occurring in the courseof maritime carriage of nuclear material. Itcontains:• Final Act of the Conference;

• Convention relating to Civil Liability inthe Field of Maritime Carriage of NuclearMaterial (Nuclear), 1971.

Arabic E432A ISBN 978-92-801-50384

Bilingual E429B (E/F) 978-92-801-00174

ATHENS CONVENTION

RELATING TO THE CARRIAGEOF PASSENGERS AND THEIRLUGGAGE BY SEA, 1974 (PAL 1974)(2003 Edition)

This publication concerns the carriage ofpassengers and their luggage by sea andthe establishment of a regime of liability fordamage suffered by passengers carried on aseagoing vessel. It includes:

• Final Act of the International LegalConference on the Carriage of Passengersand their Luggage on Board Ships, 1974

• Athens Convention relating to theCarriage of Passengers and their Luggageby Sea (PAL), 1974

• Understanding of the Conferencein Relation to Participation in theConvention and the Performance ofDepositary Functions in Relation theretoby the Secretary-General of the Inter-Governmental Maritime ConsultativeOrganization (IMCO)

• Final Act of the International Conferenceon the Revision of the Athens Conventionrelating to the Carriage of Passengers andtheir Luggage by Sea, 1974

• Protocol of 2002 to the Athens Conventionrelating to the Carriage of Passengers andtheir Luggage by Sea, 1974.

Arabic EA436A ISBN 978-92-801-50759

English IA436E 978-92-801-41610French IA436F 978-92-801-41306

Spanish IA436S 978-92-801-00860

INTERNATIONALCONFERENCE ON

LIMITATION OFLIABILITY FORMARITIME CLAIMS,1976(2007 Edition)

The Convention on Limitation of Liability forMaritime Claims (LLMC), 1976 was adopted atthe International Conference on Limitation ofLiability for Maritime Claims held in London(November 1976), at the Invitation of the

Inter-Governmental Maritime ConsultativeOrganization (IMCO), now the InternationalMaritime Organization (IMO). LLMC enteredinto force on 1 December 1986 and, as at19 June 2009, 52 States have become Partiesto it. The Protocol of 1996 to amend theConvention on Limitation of Liability forMaritime Claims, 1976 (1996 LLMC Protocol)was adopted at the International Conferenceon Hazardous and Noxious Substances andLimitation of Liability, 1996, held in London,

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entered into force on 13 May 2004 and, as at19 June 2009, 34 States have become Partiesto it. The Protocol provides for enhancedcompensation, as well as for a simplifiedprocedure for updating the limitationamounts. Article 9 of the 1996 LLMC Protocolrequires, inter alia, that, as between theParties thereto, the LLMC and the 1996 LLMCProtocol shall be read and interpreted togetheras one single instrument. This publicationcontains the texts of the 1976 Convention andthe 1996 Protocol. For practical purposes, thepublication includes a consolidated text of thesubstantive provisions of the Convention asamended by the Protocol.

Arabic IA444A ISBN 978-92-801-52111

Chinese EA444C 978-92-801-10586

English IA444E 978-92-801-14768

French EA444F 978-92-801-23951Russian IA444R 978-92-801-42617

Spanish IA444S 978-92-801-01669

OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THEINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCEON LIMITATION OF LIABILITYFOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976(1983 Edition)

This publication contains documents issuedin connection with the Conference.

French I449F 978-92-801-21261

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCEON SALVAGE, 1989(1989 Edition)

The International Conference on Salvage,1989, was convened for the purpose ofestablishing uniform international rulesregarding salvage operations and resultedin the adoption of the InternationalConvention on Salvage, 1989. Included inthis publication are:

• Final Act of the Conference;

• International Convention on Salvage,(Salvage) 1989;

• Resolution requesting the amendment ofthe York-Antwerp Rules, 1974;

• Resolution on international co-operationfor the implementation of the InternationalConvention on Salvage, 1989.

Arabic E454A ISBN 978-92-801-50162Chinese E455C 978-92-801-60130

English I450E 978-92-801-12511

French I451F 978-92-801-22114

Russian E453R 978-92-801-40613

Spanish E452S 978-92-801-34476

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ONTHE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFULACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OFMARITIME NAVIGATION, 1988(SUA Convention)(2006 Edition)

This publication reproduces the texts of the1988 and 2005 Treaties, their consolidatedversions and the Final Acts of the 1988

and 2005 Conferences. Also included arethe texts of the original Convention forthe Suppression of Unlawful Acts againstthe Safety of Maritime Navigation (SUA),1988 and its Protocol, the Final Act ofthe 2005 Conference, the two Protocolsadopted by that Conference, as well asthe consolidated text of the 2005 SUAConvention and the consolidated text ofthe 2005 SUA Fixed Platforms Protocol.The purpose of these internationally agreed

measures is to improve security and reducethe risk to the lives of passengers and crewson board ships.

Arabic EA462A ISBN 978-92-801-52081

Chinese EA462C 978-92-801-60642

English IA462E 978-92-801-42297

French EA462F 978-92-801-23722

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NAIROBIINTERNATIONALCONVENTION ON THEREMOVAL OF WRECKS,2007(2008 Edition)

The Nairobi International Convention onthe Removal of Wrecks, 2007 was adoptedon 18 May 2007 by the InternationalConference on the Removal of Wrecksconvened by IMO at the Headquartersof the United Nations Office at Nairobi(UNON), from 14 to 18 May 2007.

The Convention provides the legal basisto enable States to remove, or to haveremoved, from their coastlines and waters

around their coasts, wrecks posing a hazardto the safety of shipping or to the marineenvironment. To achieve these objectives,the new treaty includes provisions on thereporting and locating of ships and wrecksand criteria for determining the hazardposed by wrecks, including assessmentof damage to the marine environment. Italso regulates measures to facilitate theremoval of wrecks, as well as the liabilityof the owner for the costs of locating,

marking and removing of ships and wrecks.The registered shipowner is required tomaintain compulsory insurance or otherfinancial security to cover liability underthe Convention.

The Convention will enter into forcetwelve months following the date on whichten States have either signed it withoutreservation as to ratification, acceptanceor approval or have deposited instruments

of ratification, acceptance, approval oraccession with the IMO Secretary-General.The Conference also adopted the followingresolutions:1. Resolution on expressions of

appreciation;

2. Resolution on compulsory insurancecertificates under existing maritimeliability conventions, including theNairobi International Convention on theRemoval of Wrecks, 2007; and

3. Resolution on promotion of technicalco-operation and assistance.

This publication reproduces the texts of theFinal Act of the International Conferenceon the Removal of Wrecks, the NairobiInternational Convention on the Removalof Wrecks, 2007 and the three resolutionsadopted by the Conference.

Arabic I470A ISBN 978-92-801-52166

Chinese E470C 978-92-801-60727English I470E 978-92-801-42389

French I470F 978-92-801-24033

Russian I470R 978-92-801-42662

Spanish I470S 978-92-801-01799

CIVIL LIABILITY FOROIL POLLUTIONDAMAGE(1996 Edition)

When it became clear thatthe Protocols of 1984 to the

1969 Civil Liability Convention and tothe 1971 Fund Convention were unlikely tocome into force in the foreseeable future,because an insufficient number of States

had adopted them, new, slightly amendedprotocols were drafted, with lowerrequirements for entry into force. Thesedraft protocols were presented to the 1992International Conference on the Revisionof the 1969 Civil Liability Conventionand the 1971 Fund Convention, whichmet in London in November 1992. TheConference adopted these protocols andfive resolutions.

This publication contains the textsthat resulted from the work of theConference, as well as consolidated textsof the two Conventions as amended bythe 1992 Protocols. The Conventionsas amended are to be known as theInternational Convention on Civil Liabilityfor Oil Pollution Damage, 1992, andthe International Convention on theEstablishment of an International Fundfor Compensation for Oil PollutionDamage, 1992.

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Except for a new article in the 1992Protocol to the Fund Convention,introducing a new system of capping ofcontributions, all substantive provisions inthe 1992 Protocols are identical with thoseof the 1984 Protocols.

English K473E ISBN 978-92-801-13310

French E474F 978-92-801-41351Russian I475R 978-92-801-40781

Spanish E476S 978-92-801-00839

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONON LIABILITY ANDCOMPENSATION FOR DAMAGE

IN CONNECTION WITH THECARRIAGE OF HAZARDOUS ANDNOXIOUS SUBSTANCES BY SEA,(2010 HNS Convention)(2013 Edition)

This publication is divided into three parts:

Part 1 contains:

• the International Convention onLiability and Compensation for Damagein Connection with the Carriage ofHazardous and Noxious Substances bySea, 2010 (2010 HNS Convention)

• overview of the 2010 HNS Convention• guidelines on reporting of HNS

contributing cargo.

Part 2 contains:

• the Protocol of 2010 to the InternationalConvention on Liability andCompensation for Damage in Connectionwith the Carriage of Hazardous andNoxious Substances by Sea, 1996

• the Final Act of the InternationalConference of 2010 on the Revision ofthe HNS Convention.

Part 3 contains:

• the International Convention onLiability and Compensation for Damagein Connection with the Carriage ofHazardous and Noxious Substances bySea (HNS Convention), 1996

• the Final Act of the InternationalConference on Hazardous and NoxiousSubstances and Limitation of Liability,1996.

Arabic IA479A ISBN 978-92-801-49937

Chinese IA479C 978-92-801-59967

English IA479E 978-92-801-15727

French IA479F 978-92-801-24675Russian* IA479R 978-92-801-39938

Spanish IA479S 978-92-801-31192

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONON CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BUNKEROIL POLLUTION DAMAGE, 2001(2004 Edition)

This publication contains the text of theFinal Act of the International Conferenceon Liability and Compensation for BunkerOil Pollution Damage, 2001, which washeld at IMO in London in March 2001.Attachment 1 to the Final Act is theInternational Convention on Civil Liabilityfor Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001.

The Conference also adopted resolutions on• Limitation of liability;

• Promotion of technical co-operation;

• Protection for persons taking measuresto prevent or minimize the effects of oilpollution.

These resolutions are included in thispublication, which contains the English,French and Spanish texts.

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MARINE ENVIRONMENTPROTECTIONMARINE ENVIRONMENTPROTECTION

MARPOL(Consolidated Edition,2011)

The International Conventionfor the Prevention ofPollution from Ships, 1973

(MARPOL Convention), is concerned withpreserving the marine environment throughthe prevention of pollution by oil and otherharmful substances and the minimization ofaccidental discharge of such substances. Itstechnical content is laid out in six Annexes,the first five of which were adopted by the1973 Convention, as modified by a 1978Protocol. These cover pollution of the seaby oil, by noxious liquid substances inbulk, by harmful substances in packagedform, by sewage from ships and by garbagefrom ships. Annex VI was adopted by afurther Protocol in 1997 and covers airpollution from ships.

The 2011 consolidated edition aims toprovide an easy and comprehensivereference to the up-to-date provisionsand unified interpretations of the articles,protocols and Annexes of the MARPOLConvention, including the incorporationof all of the amendments that have beenadopted by the Marine EnvironmentProtection Committee (MEPC) and entered

into force, up to and including the 2010amendments as adopted by resolutionsMEPC.190(60) and MEPC.194(61).

The Additional Information sectionof the consolidated edition includesamendments to the revised Annex IIIadopted on 1 October 2010 by resolutionMEPC.193(61) and entering into force on1 January 2014, if accepted, as well asprospective amendments to Annexes IV,V and VI adopted on 15 July 2011 by

resolutions MEPC.200(62), MEPC.201(62),

MEPC.202(62) and MEPC.203(62) which, ifaccepted, enter into force on 1 January 2013.

Also included in Additional Information, forease of reference, are the consolidated textsof both Annex IV, including amendmentsadopted by resolution MEPC.200(62) onSpecial Area provisions, and Annex VI,including amendments adopted by resolutionMEPC.203(62) on energy efficiency for ships.

Arabic ID520A ISBN 978-92-801-49999Chinese ID520C 978-92-801-60796

English ID520E 978-92-801-15321

French ID520F 978-92-801-24453

Russian* ID520R 978-92-801-39900

Spanish ID520S 978-92-801-31031

MARPOL: HOW TODO IT(2013 Edition)

This manual provides useful,practical information toGovernments, particularly

those of developing countries, on thetechnical, economic and legal implicationsof ratifying, implementing and enforcing

the MARPOL Convention and its Annexes.English IB636E ISBN 978-92-801-15215

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GUIDELINES FOR THECONTROL ANDMANAGEMENT OFSHIPS’ BIOFOULINGTO MINIMIZE THETRANSFER OF INVASIVEAQUATIC SPECIES(2012 Edition)

These Guidelines for the control andmanagement of ships’ biofouling to minimizethe transfer of invasive aquatic species(hereafter “the Guidelines”) are intended toprovide a globally consistent approach tothe management of biofouling. As scientificand technological advances are made, theGuidelines will be refined to enable the risk

to be more adequately addressed. Port States,flag States, coastal States and other partiesthat can assist in mitigating the problemsassociated with biofouling should exercisedue diligence to implement the Guidelinesto the maximum extent possible.

English I662E ISBN 978-92-801-15451

POLLUTION PREVENTIONEQUIPMENT UNDER MARPOL(2006 Edition)

The purpose of this publication is to provideeasy reference to IMO resolutions onshipboard pollution-prevention equipmentthat are required under MARPOL.

The present publication is a revised andupdated version of the 1997 edition andcontains those resolutions on pollution-prevention equipment which are currentlyapplicable to new installations on boardships.

English IA646E ISBN 978-92-801-14706

French EA646F 978-92-801-23739

Spanish EA646S 978-92-801-01485

CONDITION ASSESSMENTSCHEME (CAS)(2006 Edition)

In view that the revised MARPOL Annex Icame into force on 1 January 2007,as did the amendments to CAS by

resolution MEPC.131(53), the purposeof this publication is to provide an easyreference to the up-to-date provisions ofCAS, including incorporation of all of theamendments that have been adopted by theMEPC, up to and including the amendmentsadopted by resolution MEPC.131(53).

English I530E ISBN 978-92-801-42075

GUIDELINES FOR THEPROVISIONAL ASSESSMENT OFLIQUIDS TRANSPORTED IN BULK(1997 Edition)

These Guidelines were approved inconjunction with the extension of theunified interpretation of regulation 3(4)of Annex II of MARPOL, which made it

possible for Administrations to authorizemanufacturers to carry out provisionalassessments on IMO’s behalf. The Guidelinesalso provide step-by-step procedures forascertaining the carriage requirements of allliquids offered for bulk carriage.

English I653E ISBN 978-92-801-14393

French E654F 978-92-801-22756

Spanish E655S 978-92-801-35183

GUIDELINES FOR THEIMPLEMENTATION OFMARPOL ANNEX V(2012 Edition)

The Marine EnvironmentProtection Committee (MEPC)of IMO, at its sixty-second

session in July 2011, adopted the RevisedMARPOL Annex V, concerning Regulations

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for the prevention of pollution by garbagefrom ships, which enters into force on 1 January 2013. The associated guidelineswhich assist States and industry in theimplementation of MARPOL Annex Vhave been reviewed and updated and twoGuidelines were adopted in March 2012at MEPC’s sixty-third session. The 2012edition of this publication contains:• the 2012 Guidelines for the

implementation of MARPOL Annex V(resolution MEPC.219(63));

• the 2012 Guidelines for the developmentof garbage management plans (resolutionMEPC.220(63)); and

• the Revised MARPOL Annex V(resolution MEPC.201(62)).

English IB656E ISBN 978-92-801-15642French IB656F 978-92-801-24620

Spanish IB656S 978-92-801-30942

Placard: MARPOL ANNEX VDISCHARGE PROVISIONS

This useful A3 (297 mm x 420 mm) placardprovides a simplified overview of thedischarge provisions of MARPOL Annex V.

English I659E ISBN 978-92-801-15680

MARPOL ANNEX VIAND NTC 2008 WITH

GUIDELINES FORIMPLEMENTATION(2013 Edition)

This publication presents:

• The revised MARPOL Annex VI,Regulations for the prevention ofair pollution from ships, includingchapter 3 requirements for controlof emissions from ships, and a new

chapter 4, Regulations on energyefficiency for ships (that enter into force

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on 1 January 2013). Chapter 4 makesmandatory the Energy Efficiency DesignIndex (EEDI), for new ships, and the ShipEnergy Efficiency Management Plan(SEEMP) for all ships.

• The updated text includes additionaldefinitions, the requirements for survey

and certification for chapter 4, the formatfor the International Energy EfficiencyCertificate (IEEC), and the followingguidelines that will support uniformimplementation of the EEDI and SEEMP:

• 2012 Guidelines on the method ofcalculation of the attained EnergyEfficiency Design Index (EEDI) fornew ships;

• 2012 Guidelines for the development ofa Ship Energy Efficiency ManagementPlan (SEEMP);

• 2012 Guidelines on survey andcertification of the Energy EfficiencyDesign Index (EEDI); and

• Guidelines for calculation of referencelines for use with Energy EfficiencyDesign Index (EEDI).

• The updated NOx Technical Code 2008,which includes amendments relating toengines not pre-certified on a test bed

and to NOx-reducing devices.• Amendments on regional arrangements

for port reception facilities underMARPOL Annex VI.

This publication should be of use tomaritime administrations, classificationsocieties, shipping companies (owners andoperators), education institutes (schoolsand universities), engine and equipmentmanufacturers and others with an interest

in prevention of air pollution from shipsand technical and operational measures toimprove the energy efficiency of ships.

Arabic EB664A ISBN 978-92-801-49951

Chinese IB664C 978-92-801-59981

English IB664E 978-92-801-15604

French IB664F 978-92-801-24583

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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONFOR THE PREVENTION OFPOLLUTION OF THE SEA BY OIL,1954 (OILPOL)(1981 Edition)

This Convention was the first multilateral

instrument to be concluded with the primeobjective of protecting the environment. Itis concerned with the agreement betweenthe Governments involved to preventpollution of the sea by oil discharged fromships. The text published is as amended in1962 and 1969.

English I500E ISBN 978-92-801-11187

French E501F 978-92-801-21001

Spanish E503S 978-92-801-30683

SUPPLEMENT RELATING TO THEINTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONFOR THE PREVENTION OFPOLLUTION OF THE SEABY OIL, 1954(1981 Edition)

This supplement consists of amendments toOILPOL (as amended in 1962 and 1969)adopted in 1971 and concerning:

• The protection of the Great Barrier Reef(resolution A.232(VII));

• Tank arrangements and limitation of tanksize (resolution A.246(VII)).

English I504E ISBN 978-92-801-11194

French E501F 978-92-801-21018

Spanish E503S 978-92-801-30690

PROVISIONS CONCERNINGTHE REPORTING OF INCIDENTSINVOLVING HARMFULSUBSTANCES UNDER MARPOL(1999 Edition)

First published in 1986, the new edition

contains:• Article 8 of MARPOL;• Resolution MEPC.21(22);• Amendments to Protocol I of MARPOL

– Provisions concerning Reports onIncidents Involving Harmful Substances;

• Resolution A.851(20) – GeneralPrinciples for Ship Reporting Systemsand Ship Reporting Requirements,including Guidelines for ReportingIncidents Involving Dangerous Goods,Harmful Substances and/or MarinePollutants;

• A list of agencies or officials ofAdministrations responsible for receivingand processing such reports.

English IA516E ISBN 978-92-801-60987

LONDON CONVENTION 1972AND 1996 PROTOCOL(2003 Edition)

The Convention on the Preventionof Marine Pollution by Dumping ofWastes and Other Matter, 1972 (LondonConvention) was adopted at the Inter-Governmental Conference on theConvention on the Dumping of Wastes atSea convened in London in 1972.

This publication contains the text of theLondon Convention incorporating the1978, 1980, 1989 and 1993 amendments.

The 1996 Protocol to the LondonConvention was adopted at the SpecialMeeting of Contracting Parties convened inLondon in 1996.

English IA532E ISBN 978-92-801-41559

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NEW

WASTE ASSESSMENTGUIDELINES UNDERTHE LONDONCONVENTION ANDPROTOCOL

(2014 Edition)

This publication presents guidancedocuments adopted by the ConsultativeMeetings of the London Convention and its1996 Protocol. These include generic wasteassessment guidelines, as well as specificguidelines, for the waste assessment of thefollowing:

• dredged material;•

sewage sludge;• fish waste;• vessels;• platforms and structures;• Inert, inorganic geological material;• organic material of natural origin;• bulky items; and• carbon dioxide streams.

English IA531E ISBN 978-92-801-16137

French IA531F 978-92-801-24774

Spanish * IA531S 978-92-801-31307

THE LONDONPROTOCOL: WHAT ITIS AND HOW TOIMPLEMENT IT(2014 Edition)

This manual provides useful, practicalinformation to Governments, particularlythose of developing countries, on thetechnical, economic and legal implicationsof ratifying, implementing and enforcingthe London Protocol.

English I533E ISBN 978-92-801-15741

French I533F ISBN 978-92-801-24736

Spanish* I533S ISBN 978-92-801-35930

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The guidance contained in this publication

addresses the points above and is anamalgamation of two documents producedfor the London Convention and the 1996Protocol thereto:

• Guidelines for the sampling of sedimentintended for disposal at sea (LC 24/17,addendum 1); and

• Selection and analysis of physical andchemical parameters for the assessmentof dredged material quality

(LC/SG 26/12, annex 2).English I537E ISBN 978-92-801-41924

French I537F 978-92-801-23531

Spanish I537S 978-92-801-01317

LONDON CONVENTION ANDPROTOCOL: GUIDANCE FOR

THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIONLISTS AND ACTION LEVELS FORDREDGED MATERIAL(2009 Edition)

The guidance assists regulators and policymakers on the selection of Action Listsand the development of Action Levels fordredged material proposed for disposal atsea. An Action List is a set of chemicals ofconcern, biological responses of concern,or other characteristics that can be usedfor screening dredged material for theirpotential effects on human health and onthe marine environment. Action Levelsestablish thresholds that provide decisionpoints that determine whether sedimentscan or cannot be disposed of at sea.

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2012 GUIDELINES FORTHE DEVELOPMENTOF ACTION LISTS ANDACTION LEVELS FORFISH WASTE

This publication provides

guidance to regulators and policy makerson the selection of action lists and thedevelopment of action levels for fishwaste proposed for disposal at sea. Whilethe Guidance is designed to assist withimplementation of requirements under theConvention on the Prevention of MarinePollution by Dumping of Wastes and OtherMatter, 1972 (London Convention) andits 1996 Protocol (London Protocol), theGuidance is general and could be applied

to the assessment of fish waste under otherinstruments.

English I539E ISBN 978-92-801-15765

French I539F 978-92-801-24682

Spanish I539S 978-92-801-31215

PARTICULARLYSENSITIVE SEA AREAS(PSSA)(2007 Edition)

A Particularly Sensitive SeaArea (PSSA) is an area of the

marine environment that needs specialprotection through action by the IMObecause of its significance for recognizedecological, socio-economic, or scientific

attributes where such attributes may bevulnerable to damage by internationalshipping activities.

IMO is the only international bodyresponsible for assessing proposals for anddesignating areas as PSSAs and adoptingmeasures applicable to internationalshipping. This publication provides thereader with an overview of all PSSAsdesignated by the MEPC since 1990.

English I545E ISBN 978-92-801-14805

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONON OIL POLLUTIONPREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE ANDCO-OPERATION, 1990 (OPRC)(1991 Edition)

This Convention was adopted at a

conference convened in November1990 for the purpose of establishingprecautionary measures and effectivepreparation for combating oil pollutionincidents involving ships, offshore units,sea ports an

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