DNV SERVING THE MARITIME INDUSTRY Technical eNewsletter 11 December 2012

Latest IMO developments MSC 91 highlights

The Maritime Safety Committee held its 91th session on 26-30 November 2012. This newsletter covers selected highlights.

SOLAS AMENDMENTS (ENTER INTO FORCE ON 1 JULY 2014)

New mandatory regulations were adopted concerning protection against noise. Amendments were also adopted concerning Containment of fire, Fixed local application fire fighting systems, Fire-fighters outfits, Fire-fighters communication and Protection of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces. Furthermore, changes were introduced related to the recovery of persons from the water and emergency training and drills on board passenger ships.
FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS (FSS) CODE AND CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULK (IBC) CODE (ENTER INTO FORCE ON 1 JULY 2014)

in cargo areas, Fixed pressure water-spraying and water-mist fire-extinguishing systems - use of the systems in ro-ro, vehicle and special category spaces, Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems use of nominal area, Fire detection and fire alarm systems power supplies and loss of power, Emergency fire pumps starting of diesel engine, and Arrangement of means of escape required areas of landings. The existing chapters 17, 18 and 19 of the IBC Code, which contain the carriage requirements for products, have been replaced. When the new chapters enter into force, chemical tankers must be certified with a revised cargo list (where relevant) and a revised Certificate of Fitness. The carriage requirements have been revised for approximately 150 products.
PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY

guidelines cover the following items; lifejackets on board passenger ships, except ro-ro passenger ships emergency instructions for passengers common elements of musters and emergency instructions passenger muster policy personnel access to the navigational bridge voyage planning recording the nationality of persons on board lifeboat loading for training purposes.

FLAG STATE IMPLEMENTATION

The FSS Code has been amended in relation to Fixed deck foam systems, Personnel protection - breathing apparatus, Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems - fire-extinguishing

In the wake of the Costa Concordia accident, the Committee agreed to new Interim measures for passenger ship companies to enhance the safety of passenger ships. The new

The Committee approved draft amendments, intended for adoption at the Assembly in November 2013, to make the current voluntary member state audit scheme, including the Code for Recognised Organisations (RO Code), mandatory. continued on page 2

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FUTURE SUB-COMMITTEE WORK PROGRAMMES

The Committee agreed to start work on several new items, such as: guidelines on safety when transferring persons at sea the mandatory carriage of appropriate atmosphere-testing instruments on board ships navigational sonar and training on hotwork procedures on crude oil tankers consideration of ECDIS matters related to the implementation of the carriage requirements

the preparation of amendments to the colour vision requirements in the STCW Code a review of STCW passenger-ship-specific safety training

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CHAIRMAN AND NEXT MEETING

Mr Christian Breinholt (Denmark) was re-elected as the Committee Chairman for 2013. The next meeting of the MSC will be held on 1221 June 2013. For additional information, see the attached IMO MSC watchdog report.

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DNV SERVING THE MARITIME INDUSTRY Rules and regulations update

Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 91)

Issue date 6 December 2012 Minutes of Meeting Committee Session Date DNV Contact
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Maritime Safety Committee th 91 session (MSC 91) 26 to 30 November 2012 Alf.Roger.Skevig@dnv.com, Ove.Aastad@dnv.com, Rolf.Skjong@dnv.com, Sverre.J.Dahl@dnv.com

Introduction
The Maritime Safety Committee held its 91th session under the Chairmanship of Mr Christian Breinholt (Denmark). The following is a report on the most significant outcome of the meeting related to each agenda item.

SOLAS amendments adopted (scheduled to enter into force on 1 July 2014)

New regulations concerning protection against noise. Amendments concerning Containment of fire, Fixed local application fire fighting systems, Fire-fighters outfit, Fire-fighters communication and Protection of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces. Furthermore changes related to Recovery of persons from the water, Emergency training and drills on board passenger ships. Additionally, the text in all SOLAS certificates was agreed amended. Amendments were also adopted affecting the FSS Code and the IBC Code.

Although every effort is made to verify that the information contained in this report is factually correct, DNV accepts no liability for any inaccuracies that may occur nor for the consequences of any action that may be taken by parties relying on this information.

3 Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments Amendments to SOLAS adopted by Resolution MSC.338(91) Enter into force 1 July 2014
Chapter II-1, Regulation 3-12 Protection against noise New Regulation. Applies to ships of 1,600 gross tonnage or more, for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2014, constructed on or after 1 January 2015 or delivered on or after 1 July 2018. The ships shall be constructed to reduce on-board noise and to protect personnel from noise in accordance with resolution MSC.337(91) Code on noise levels on-board ships. The Code requires measurement of noise levels in work, navigation, accommodation and service spaces under simulated port conditions and at normal service speed at no less than 80% of the maximum continuous rating (MCR). Until adoption of this regulation, provisions for reduction of noise have been recommendatory. Such provisions are now made mandatory; however, some of the requirements are still recommendatory. Chapter II-1, Regulation 36 Protection against noise Existing regulation 36 is deleted (in effect left blank to retain the numbering of the regulations.) Chapter II-2, Regulation 1 Application New subparagraphs .7 and .8 have been added regarding the application of existing regulations for ships built after 1 February 2002 but before 1 July 2002, regarding special requirements for carriage of dangerous goods as amended through SOLAS 2008, 2002 and 2000 amendments. Chapter II-2, Regulation 9 Containment of fire Tables 9.3 to 9.6 have been amended with more strict insulation requirements for several boundaries. Chapter II-2, Regulation 10.5.6 Fire fighting Subparagraph 3.1 of 5.6 Fixed local application fire fighting systems has been amended to distinguish between ships built before or on or after 1 July 2014. Reference is made to the amendments to the International Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code regarding sealed and non-sealed machinery spaces. Chapter II-2, Regulation 10.10 Fire fighting Paragraph 10 Fire-fighters outfit has been amended with reference to the FSS Code regarding selfcontained breathing apparatus that will have to comply with the revised FSS Code requirements for breathing apparatus latest by 1 July 2019. This applies to all ships. Also, a new subparagraph 10.4 Fire-fighters communication has been added. Two two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus of an explosion proof or intrinsically safe type have to be provided for each fire parties (as in Reg. III/37) not later than first survey after 1 July 2018. Chapter II-2, Regulation 15.2.2.6 Instructions, on-board training and drills New subparagraph regarding provision for recharging breathing apparatus used during drills or a suitable number of spare cylinders. Applicable to all ships from 1 July 2014. Chapter II-2, Regulation 20.6 Protection of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces Subparagraphs 6.1 and 6.2 regarding fixed fire-fighting systems have been replaced. Foam and waterbased systems have been introduced. Chapter III, Regulation 17-1 Recovery of persons from the water New regulation. All ships shall have ship specific plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water. Existing ships shall comply with this regulation by first periodical or renewal survey after 1 July 2014. Guidelines for development of such plans and procedures were also adopted at this session, issued as MSC.1/Circ.1412. 2

Chapter III, Regulation 19 Emergency training and drills The existing text of subparagraph 2.2 requiring that the passengers shall muster within 24 hours after embarkation has been replaced with muster of newly embarked passengers shall take place prior to or immediately upon departure.

Amendments to FSS Code adopted by Resolution MSC.339(91) Enter into force 1 July 2014
A new Chapter 14 Fixed deck foam systems has replaced the existing chapter. Further, the following chapter have been amended: Chapter 3 Personnel protection - breathing apparatus. Chapter 5 Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems - fire-extinguishing in cargo areas. Chapter 7 Fixed pressure water-spraying and water-mist fire-extinguishing systems - use of the systems in ro-ro, vehicle and special category spaces.
Refer also to MSC.1/Circ.1430 Revised guidelines for approval of fixed water-based fire-fighting systems for ro-ro spaces and special category spaces approved at MSC 90 in May 2012.

Chapter 8 Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems use of nominal area. Chapter 9 Fire detection and fire alarm systems power supplies and loss of power. Chapter 12 Emergency fire pumps starting of diesel engine. Chapter 13 Arrangement of means of escape required areas of landings.

Amendments to IBC Code adopted by Resolution MSC.340(91) Enter into force 1 June 2014
The existing chapters 17, 18 and 19 contain the carriage requirements for products. They have been replaced by adoption of resolution MSC.340(91). The same amendments were adopted by resolution MEPC.225(64) in October 2012 by MEPC 64. Upon entry into force, chemical tankers will be required to be certified with a revised cargo list (where relevant) and a revised Certificate of Fitness. There are approximately 150 products that have revised carriage requirements. Most of the changes relate to the retroactive requirement, covered by MSC.1/Circ.1324, Revised Standards for the Design, Testing and Location of Devices to Prevent the Passage of Flame into Cargo Tanks in Tankers that the Maximum Experimental Safe Gap (MESG) value for the media used to test Flame Preventer Devices corresponds to the product certified to be carried in the tank fitted with that tested device.

Amendments to Performance standard for protective coatings for dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers Resolution MSC.251(82) Enter into force 1 July 2014
The previous reference to the Guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers (resolution A.744(18), as amended) has been replaced with reference to the 2011 ESP Code by adoption of Resolution MSC.341(91).

Amendments to Performance standard for protective coatings for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers Resolution MSC.288(8) Enter into force 1 July 2014
The previous reference to the Guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers (resolution A.744(18), as amended) has been replaced with reference to the 2011 ESP Code by adoption of Resolution MSC.342(91).

Amendment to the Protocol of 1988 of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 Enter into force 1 July 2014
Regulation 27 (11 and 13) Types of ships has been amended regarding initial condition of loading and condition of equilibrium by adoption of Resolution MSC.345(91).

Amendments to SOLAS Appendix - Certificates

All SOLAS safety certificates and records of equipment have been amended with updated references to appropriate IMO instruments etc. by adoption of Resolution MSC.343(91) and MSC.344(91) related to the 1978 and 1988 SOLAS protocols, respectively. 3

4 Measures to enhance maritime security

No issues that require special attention at this time, but see also agenda item 17.

5 Goal-based new ship construction standards

The title of this agenda item is now quite misleading, as the topics under consideration are no longer limited to construction or structural standards. Two Guidelines are under development: 1) The guidelines for the approval of equivalents and alternatives; and 2) Interim guidelines for the safety-level approach (GBS/SLA). The Guidelines for the approval of equivalents and alternatives are expected to be approved at MSC 92 in June 2013. The most controversial issues relating to these guidelines are verification and transparency. However, it was agreed that these issues do not need to be included in the draft Guidelines at this time. The work with the GBS/SLA is progressing rather slowly, mainly because it involves discussions relating to the structure of IMO regulations. At IMO there are currently many working groups following a goal based approach. This work does not follow similar methodologies, and some guidelines would certainly be helpful.

6 LRIT-related matters
No issues that require special attention at this time.

7 Passenger ship safety

The previously issued MSC.1/Circ.1446 Recommended interim measures for passenger ship companies to enhance the safety of passenger ships has been revised. The new guidelines emphasize immediate actions operators of passenger ships are encouraged to implement in their operational measures. The revised MSC.1/Circ.1446/Rev.1 describes the following items; lifejackets on board passenger ships, except ro-ro passenger ships emergency instructions for passengers common elements of musters and emergency instructions passenger muster policy access of personnel to the navigational bridge voyage planning recording the nationality of persons on board lifeboat loading for training purposes. The existing Regulation III/19 Emergency training and drills of SOLAS Chapter III has been amended accordingly and requires from 1 July 2014 that muster of newly embarked passengers shall take place prior to or immediately upon departure, compared to the previous requirement of mustering within 24 hours after embarkation.

8 Making the Polar Code mandatory

A proposal to divide the Code in a Part I for Safety Measures and a Part II for Pollution Prevention Measures and to add a new Chapter to SOLAS to make the Code mandatory gained support. The issue will be further discussed in the Sub-Committee for Ship Design and Equipment (DE), currently developing the Code.

9 Radiocommunications and search and rescue

The Committee approved three circulars and one resolution: MSC.1/Circ.1185/Rev.1 Guide for cold water survival COMSAR.1/Circ.55 Guidance for entering and updating information on search and rescue services into GISIS and on how to access information for operational use COMSAR.1/Circ.56 Guidance on smartphone and other computer device SAR applications Resolution MSC.347(91) Recommendation for the protection of the AIS VHF data link. 4

10 Flag State implementation

The Committee approved draft amendments to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, International regulations for preventing collisions at sea, 1972 and International convention on tonnage measurement of ships, 1969 intended to be adopted by Assembly in November 2013 concerning, audits and verification of compliance related to the IMO Instruments Implementation (Triple I) (III Code) also intended to be adopted at the next Assembly. The III Code intends to make the current voluntary member state audit scheme mandatory. Furthermore, the Committee concurred with the decisions made by MEPC 64 on certain amendments to the draft Code for recognized organizations (RO Code) and approved the draft amendments to SOLAS 1974 and LL PROT 1988 to make the RO Code mandatory, with a view to adoption at MSC 92 in June 2013. The Committee also agreed to establish a Working Group (WG) under the FSI Sub-Committee to consider the issue of the scope of application of amendments to SOLAS and related codes in a holistic manner, to hopefully reduce the need for clarification of application experienced lately, by developing a methodology to systematically resolve the identified issues; prepare draft vehicle(s) for the establishment of such a methodology; and define the roadmap for the implementation of the methodology for existing and future amendments. The WG will report to MSC 92 in June 2013. The Committee also agreed that FSI 21 should develop a detailed strategy for the development of a non-mandatory instrument limited to common regulations and those that are specific to non-convention passenger ships, for consideration at MSC 92 for inclusion in the High-level Action Plan for the next biennium.

11 Training and Watchkeeping

The Committee agreed that there was no need to develop additional training standards for recovery capability for all types of ships. The Committee approved the following circulars: STCW.7/Circ.19 Revised Guidelines on the medical examination of seafarers; MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8 Revised Guidelines for the operational implementation of the International Safety (ISM) Code by Companies Furthermore the Committee agreed revised versions of the circulars related to implementation of the STCW Convention as listed in Annex 2. The Committee agreed that guidelines on safety when transferring persons at sea should be developed and instructed the Human Element Working Group at STW 44 to develop "Guidelines on safety when transferring persons at sea".

12 Safety of navigation
The Committee approved the following circulars: COLREG.2/Circ.156 New and amended traffic separation schemes SN.1/Circ.317 Routeing measures other than traffic separation schemes SN.1/Circ.318 New mandatory ship reporting system "In the Barents Area (Barents SRS)" SN.1/Circ.319 Amendments to the General Provisions on Ships' Routeing (resolution A.572(14), as amended) MSC.1/Circ.1350/Rev.1 Unified Interpretations of SOLAS regulation V/22.1.6 MSC.1/Circ.1369/Add.1 Interim Explanatory Notes for the assessment of passenger ship systems' capabilities after a fire or flooding casualty

13 Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers

No issues that require special attention at this time.

16 Formal safety assessment

The Revised Guidelines for Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) for use in the IMO rule-making process were approved. The revised Guidelines now contain risk criteria for oil spill.

The FSA Experts Group met prior to MSC 91 to review two FSAs. 1. FSA study on sea transport of dangerous goods (DSC 16/6 and DSC 16/INF.2) 2. FSA study on crude oil tankers (MEPC 58/17/2 and MEPC 58/INF.2) Both reviews were generally positive, with recommendations taken forward. The FSA study on crude oil tankers demonstrated that the IHSF database severely underreport oil pollution, and that the risk criterion for large oil spill is too lax.

17 Piracy and armed robbery against ships

The Committee recalled that ISO would be best placed to develop standards on Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) with guidance from IMO, that the Committee had approved new interim guidance on PMSC (MSC.1/Circ.1443) and that the Organization did not support self-certification or selfregulation, and noted the information provided by ISO on progress to date on the new ISO Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 28007. ISO informed the Committee that ISO PAS 28007 is a member of the ISO 28000 series where ISO 28000:2007 is the certifiable security management systems standard and ISO 28003:2007 provides requirements for providing audits and certification to ISO 28000:2007. ISO PAS 28007 sets out the guidance for applying ISO 28000 to Private Maritime Security Companies. Both standards were adopted in 2007. An accredited certification body wishing to offer accredited certification to PMSC under ISO 28000 should meet the updated requirements of ISO 28003. ISO will provide an update at MSC 92.

18 Implementation of instruments and related matters

On the request from IACS on a clarification on the requirements of SOLAS regulation III/20.2 and the LSA Code section 2.2 regarding what might constitute "acceptable arrangements for the positioning and operation of lights fitted to lifejackets", the Committee agreed to refer the issue to DE 57 for consideration and to advise MSC 92 accordingly.

19 Work programme
The Committee added the following new work programmes of the sub-committees, with target completion date in brackets, as follows: DSC, FP, Development of amendments to SOLAS and the relevant codes concerning mandatory BLG, STW carriage of appropriate atmosphere testing instruments on board ships (2013) FP Recommendations emanating from the FSA study on the safe sea transport of dangerous goods (2013) FP, STW Recommendations emanating from the FSA study on crude oil tankers (training on hot work procedures and double sheathed low-pressure fuel pipes for fuel injection systems in engines) (2014) NAV Application of the satellite navigation system "BeiDou" in the maritime field (2013) NAV Consideration of ECDIS matters related to the implementation of the carriage requirements in SOLAS regulations V/19.2.10 and V/19.2.11 (2015) DE Recommendations emanating from the FSA study on crude oil tankers (navigational sonar) (After 2013) STW Revision of the guidance for model course development, updating and validation processes (2015) STW Preparation of amendments to the colour vision requirements in the STCW Code (2013) STW Review of STCW passenger ship specific safety training (2015) A proposal from the United States on Clarification and harmonization of the requirements for escape route signs and equipment location markings in SOLAS and related instruments was not carried as more information was considered needed. Another proposal, also from the US, on Operational and technical issues related to AIS for distress communications, was also not carried as it was considered already covered by the review of the GMDSS.

20 Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2013

Mr Christian Breinholt (Denmark) was re-elected as the Committee Chairman for 2013 and Captain M. 6

Segar from Singapore Vice-Chairman.

Annex 1 - List of Resolutions adopted at MSC 91

Resolution MSC.337(91) Resolution MSC.338(91) Adoption of the Code on Noise Levels on board Ships Adoption of amendments to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974, as amended Adoption of amendments to the international code for fire safety systems (FSS code) Adoption of amendments to the international code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (IBC code) Adoption of amendments to the performance standard for protective coatings for dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers (Resolution MSC.215(82)) Adoption of amendments to the performance standard for protective coatings for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers (Resolution MSC.288(87)) Adoption of amendments to the Protocol of 1978 relating to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 Adoption of amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 Adoption of amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the international convention on load lines, 1966, as amended Application of SOLAS regulation III/17-1 to ships to which SOLAS chapter III does not apply Recommendation for the protection of the AIS VHF data link Adoption of a new mandatory ship reporting system "In the Barents Area (Barents SRS)

Resolution MSC.339(91)

Resolution MSC.340(91)

Resolution MSC.341(91)

Resolution MSC.342(91)

Resolution MSC.343(91)

Resolution MSC.344(91)

Resolution MSC.345(91)

Resolution MSC.346(91)

Resolution MSC.347(91) Resolution MSC.348(91)

Annex 2 - List of Circulars approved by MSC 91

Please note that Circulars are made available from http://docs.imo.org/ as soon as they as released for publication

MSC.1 circulars
Guidelines for the development of plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water MSC.1/Circ.1413 Procedures regarding the consideration of information communicated in accordance with article IV and regulation I/7 of the STCW Convention and section A-I/7, paragraphs 2 and 3 of the STCW Code MSC.1/Circ.1414 Guidance on the preparation, reporting and review of independent evaluations and steps taken to implement mandatory amendments required by regulations I/7 and I/8 of the STCW Convention MSC.1/Circ.1415 Guidance on arrangements between parties to allow for recognition of certificates under regulation I/10 of the STCW Convention MSC/Circ.797/Rev.23 List of competent persons maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC.1/Circ.1163/Rev.8 Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, confirmed by the Maritime Safety Committee to have communicated information which demonstrates that full and complete effect is given to the relevant provisions of the convention MSC.1/Circ.1164/Rev.11 Promulgation of information related to reports of independent evaluation submitted by Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, confirmed by the Maritime Safety Committee to have communicated information which demonstrates that Parties are giving full and complete effect to the relevant provisions of the Convention MSC.1/Circ.1185/Rev.1 Guide for cold water survival MSC.1/Circ.1350/Rev.1 Unified Interpretations of SOLAS regulation V/22.1.6 MSC.1/Circ.1369/Add.1 Interim Explanatory Notes for the assessment of passenger ship systems' capabilities after a fire or flooding casualty MSC.1/Circ.1446/Rev.1 Revised recommended interim measures for passenger ship companies to enhance the safety of passenger ships MSC.1/Circ.1412

__________ Other circulars

MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.5 Interim guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse conditions, with a view to dissemination as soon as possible Revised Guidelines for the operational implementation of the International Safety (ISM) Code by Companies Guidance for entering and updating information on search and rescue services into GISIS and on how to access information for operational use Guidance on smartphone and other computer device SAR applications Revised Guidelines on the medical examination of seafarers COLREG.2/Circ.156 New and amended traffic separation schemes Routeing measures other than traffic separation schemes New mandatory ship reporting system "In the Barents Area (Barents SRS)" Amendments to the General Provisions on Ships' Routeing (resolution A.572(14), as amended)

MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8 COMSAR.1/Circ.55 COMSAR.1/Circ.56 STCW.7/Circ.19 SN.1/Circ.317 SN.1/Circ.318 SN.1/Circ.319

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