4

3
2
1
SOLAS II-1
Regulation

BWMS Code
BWMS Code
Regulation 8-1

SOLAS II-1/35-1

BWM A-1 and D-3

Bilge pumping arrangements
Reference
Document

MSC.421(98)
MSC.421(98)
MSC.436(99)

MEPC.296(72)
MEPC.300(72)

H
H
H
H

Operational or
Hardware
Mandatory or Guidance

M
M
M
M

SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M)

Load Line (L) BWM (B)
MODU Code (MC)

B
B
S
S

Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS)

Safe Container (CSC) Fish Vessel Conv
(FV) STCW Convention
Ship

Pass
Pass
Type

All

All Ships
No of Passengers LLL (m)
LOA (m)
DWT (tons)
> 12 0
≥12

GT
###

Bst Cpty (m3)

5 IRNSS Equipment MSC.449(99) H M S All Ships

SOLAS II-1
6 MSC.421(98) H M S All Ships
(Complete Revision)

SOLAS II-1/35-1
Bilge pumping arrangements
7 MSC.421(98) H M S Pass ###

SOLAS VII
GC Code Revisions Stability PC
8 MSC.447(99) H M S GasLng

SOLAS VII
9 MSC.446(99) H M S Chem
BCH Code Revisions Stability PC
MSC.444(99)
MSC.414(97)

Intact Stability Code Part A ≥

10 H M L All Ships
(as referenced by LL Convention) 24

MSC.443(99)
MSC.413(97)

Intact Stability Code Part A

11 H M S All Ships
(as referenced by SOLAS)

SOLAS VII
IGC Code Revisions Stability PC

12 MSC.441(99) H M S GasLng

SOLAS VII
IBC Code Revisions Stability PC
13 MSC.440(99) H M S Chem

HSC Codes (2000)

14 Radio Equipment MSC.439(99) H M S HSC

HSC Codes (1994)

15 Radio Equipment MSC.438(99) H M S HSC

MSC.437(99)
FTP Code Revision
16 2010 FTP Code H M S Pass
 SOLAS IV
17 MSC.436(99) H M S All Ships
Recognized Mobile Satellite Service

MSC.425(98)
MSC.48(66)
18 LSA Code Revisions H M S All Ships

HSC Codes (2000)

Rescue Boat
19 MSC.424(98) H M S HSC <30

HSC Codes (1994)

Rescue Boat
20 MSC.423(98) H M S HSC <20

IGF Code (Ship Arrangement)

21 MSC.422(98) H M S Ships

SOLAS II-1
22 MSC.421(98) H M S All Ships
(Complete Revision)

SOLAS II-1/35-1
Bilge pumping arrangements
23 MSC.421(98) H M S Pass ###

SOLAS II-2/20
24 MSC.421(98) H M S All Ships
Transport of Vehicles

SOLAS II-2/20
Integrity of Windows
25 MSC.421(98) H M S Pass <36

Intact Stability Code

≥
26 Part A MSC.414(97) H M L All Ships
24
(as referenced by LL Convention)
 Intact Stability Code
≥
27 Part A MSC.414(97) H M L All Ships
24
(as referenced by LL Convention)

Intact Stability Code

≥
28 Part A MSC.414(97) H M L All Ships
24
(as referenced by LL Convention)

Intact Stability Code

29 Part A MSC.413(97) H M S All Ships
(as referenced by SOLAS)

Intact Stability Code

30 Part A MSC.413(97) H M S All Ships
(as referenced by SOLAS)

Intact Stability Code

31 Part A MSC.413(97) H M S All Ships
(as referenced by SOLAS)

IGC Code (Ship Arrangements)

32 MSC.411(97) H M S GasLNG

33 FSS Code MSC.410(97) H M S Pass ≥ 12

SOLAS II-1/3-12
34 MSC.409(97) H M S All Ships
Noise Code

SOLAS II-2
35 MSC.409(97) H M S All Ships
Fire Protection

SOLAS II-2/18
36 MSC.404(96) H M S All Ships
Helicopter Facilities

SOLAS II-2/18
Helicopter Facilities
37 MSC.404(96) H M S Pass > 12

38 FSS Code Chapter 8 & 17 MSC.403(96) H M S All Ships

39 FSS Code Chapter 8 & 17 MSC.403(96) H M S Pass > 12

40 Revised MARPOL VI/12 Use of CFCs MEPC.176(58) H M M All

41 Revised MARPOL VI/12 Use of CFCs MEPC.176(58) H M M All

MARPOL VI/21
Required EEDI
42 MEPC.301(72) H M M RoRoC

MARPOL VI/21
43 MEPC.301(72) H M M RoRoP
Required EEDI

MARPOL VI
Chapter IV Attained EEDI
44 MEPC.251(66) H M M LNG

MARPOL VI
Chapter IV Attained EEDI
45 MEPC.251(66) H M M PassC

SOLAS II-2 MSC.338(91)

46 H M S All Ships
FSS Code Breathing apparatus MSC.339(91)

SOLAS V/19.2
Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm
System (BNWAS)
47 MSC.350(92) H M S Cargo

SOLAS II-1/13-2 MSC.338(91)

48 H M S All Ships
Noise Code MSC.337(91)

SOLAS II-2
49 MSC.338(91) H M S All Ships
Means of communication

50 SOLAS I/19.2 ECDIS MSC.282(86) H M S Cargo

SOLAS XIV Polar Code

51 MSC.386(94) H M S Cargo
52 SOLAS XIV Polar Code MSC.386(94) H M S Pass ≥ 12

MARPOL I
53 MEPC.266(68) H M M All
Regulation 12 - Sludge

SOLAS VII
54 MSC.370(93) H M S GasLng
IGC Code Revisions Stability PC

SOLAS VII
55 MSC.369(93) H M S Chem
IBC Code Revisions Stability PC

IBC Code (Approved Stability

56 MEPC.250(66) H M S Chem
Instruments)

BCH Code (Approved Stability

57 MEPC.249(66) H M S Chem
Instruments)

MARPOL I
58 MEPC.248(66) H M S Oil
(Approved Stability Instruments)

MARPOL IV
59 MEPC.275(69) O M M Pass >12
Prevention of Sewage Pollution

MARPOL IV
60 MEPC.275(69) O M M Pass >12
Prevention of Sewage Pollution
 MARPOL IV
Prevention of Sewage Pollution
61 MEPC.274(69) O M M Pass > 12

SOLAS V/18 MSC.452(99)

62 O M S All Ships
Integrated Navigation Systems MSC.252(83)

MARPOL VI/14
63 Prohibition of Carriage of Non- MEPC.305(73) O M M All Ships
Compliant Fuel Oil

SOLAS VII
64 MSC.442(99) O M S All Ships
IMDG Code Amendments

BCH Code (Model Form of Certificate

of Fitness)
65 MEPC.303(72) O M S Chem

IBC Code (Model Form of Certificate of

Fitness)
66 MEPC.302(72) O M S Chem

SOLAS II-1
67 MSC.421(98) O M S All Ships
Assessment of Loading Conditons

SOLAS II-1
68 MSC.421(98) O M S Pass >12
Passenger Ship Damage Control

SOLAS XI-1/2
69 MSC.409(97) O M S All Ships
ESP Code
 SOLAS II-2/13
70 MSC.404(96) O M S Pass > 36
Means of Escape

SOLAS III/20.11
71 MSC.404(96) O M S All Ships
Launching Appliance Maintenance

SOLAS III/20.11
Launching Appliance Maintenance
72 MSC.404(96) O M S Pass > 12

SOLAS III/20
SOLAS III/36
73 MSC.402(96) O M S All Ships
Maintenance / Testing of Launching
Appliances / Release Gear
SOLAS III/20 SOLAS III/36
Maintenance / Testing of Launching
74 Appliances / Release Gear MSC.402(96) O M S Pass > 12

MARPOL VI/14
75 MEPC.280(70) O M M All
Sulphur Content in Fuel Oil

BWM E-1 and E-5

76 Endorsement of Surveys on the IBWM MEPC.299(72) O M B All
Cert

77 MARPOL VI/13 ECAs MEPC.301(72) O M M All Ships

MARPOL IV
78 Prevention of Sewage Pollution MEPC.275(69) O M M Pass > 12

MARPOL IV
79 Prevention of Sewage Pollution MEPC.275(69) O M M Pass > 12

MARPOL IV
80 Prevention of Sewage Pollution MEPC.275(69) O M M Pass > 12

MARPOL IV
Prevention of Sewage Pollution
81 MEPC.274(69) O M M Pass > 12

MARPOL IV
Prevention of Sewage Pollution
82 MEPC.274(69) O M M Pass > 12

MARPOL IV
Prevention of Sewage Pollution
83 MEPC.274(69) O M M Pass > 12

MARPOL VI/13
84 MEPC.286(71) O M M All
Additional ECAs
85 IMSBC Code Revisions MSC.426(98) O M S Cargo

MARPOL VI Data
86 Collection System for Fuel Oil MEPC.278(70) O M M All Ships
Consumption

87 ESP Code MSC.412(97) O M S Tanker

88 ESP Code MSC.412(97) O M S Bulk

MARPOL I /
Appendix II Form B of Supp. To IOPP
Certificate
89 MEPC.276(70) O M M Oil

SOLAS XI-1/2 ESP Code (2011)

Revision
90 MSC.405(96) O M S Oil

SOLAS XI-1/2 ESP Code (2011)

Revision
91 MSC.405(96) O M S Bulk

SOLAS II-1
92 MSC.429(98) H G S All Ships
(Explanatory Notes)

MEPC.284(70)
MARPOL IV
93 MEPC.227(64) H G M Pass >12
Prevention of Sewage Pollution
MEPC.159(55)

MEPC.284(70)
MARPOL IV
94 MEPC.227(64) H G M Pass >12
Prevention of Sewage Pollution
MEPC.159(55)
 SOLAS IV GMDSS
95 MSC.434(98) H G S All Ships
Performance Standards

SOLAS IV GMDSS
96 MSC.434(98) H G S All Ships
Performance Standards

Special Purpose Ships Code

97 MSC.445(99) H G S Cargo

2009 MODU Code

98 MSC.435(98) H G MC MODU
Revisions

SOLAS II-1
99 MSC.429(98) H G S All Ships
Damage Stability Explanitory Notes

Intact Stability Code

100 MSC.415(97) H G S All Ships
Part B

Intact Stability Code ≥

101 MSC.415(97) H G L All Ships
Part B 24

MODU Code (2009)

Chapter 9
102 MSC.407(96) H G MC MODU

MSC.431(98)
SOLAS IV/7 MSC.306(87)
103 Enhanced Group Call (EGC) H G S All Ships
Equipment

MSC.430(98)
104 SLS III NAVTEX H G S All Ships > 12
MSC.148(77)

MARPOL IV MEPC.284(70)
Prevention of Sewage Pollution MEPC.227(64)
105 MEPC.159(55) H G M Pass > 12

MARPOL IV MEPC.284(70)
Prevention of Sewage Pollution MEPC.227(64)
106 MEPC.159(55) H G M Pass > 12

MARPOL IV MEPC.284(70)
Prevention of Sewage Pollution MEPC.227(64)
107 MEPC.159(55) H G M Pass > 12
 SOLAS IX
108 MSC.428(98) O G S All Ships
Cyber Security

109 Special Purpose Ships Code MSC.453(100) O G S Cargo

SOLAS II-1/3-10
Guidelines for Goal-Based Standards,
Bulk Carriers & Oil Tankers ≥
110 MSC.454(100) O G S Bulk
150

SOLAS II-1/3-10
Guidelines for Goal-Based Standards,
≥
111 Bulk Carriers & Oil Tankers MSC.454(100) O G S Oil
150

MARPOL VI
112 Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database MEPC.293(71) O G M All Ships
Guidelines

MARPOL VI
113 Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Verification MEPC.292(71) O G M All Ships
Guidelines

STCW Code Training for Polar Waters

114 MSC.455(100) O G STCW All Ships
Part B

Notes:
“P” = first periodic (renewal) survey after indicated date
"SLR" = first safety radio survey after indicated date "SLE" = first safety equipment survey after indicated date “I” = first Intermediate (I) survey after date
“A” = first Annual (A) survey after date “INS” = installed after date indicated “AN” = anniversary date in year
“FS” = First survey (including survey during construction) after indicated date
“DL” = Delivery Date
“KL” =keel laying date; 1900 is artifice to capture all ships “B” =Date of build “D” =Delivery date “C” = Contracted for construction
“a” = Adopted date of non-mandatory Resolutions
“DD” = First out of water dry docking scheduled after indicated date “T” = tested after date indicated
> = on or after indicated date
< = before indicated date TBD = To Be Determined
hip Types
All - all types of ships, barges and MODUs
All Ships - is a self-propelled ship of any type and SP-MODUs certificated under SOLAS
Pass - a Passenger Ship is a ship which carries more than the indicated number of passengers
PassC - a cruise passenger ship not having a cargo deck, designed exclusively for commercial transportation of passengers in overnight accommodations
RoRo - a ship with RoRo cargo spaces as defined in SOLAS II-2/3(41)
RoRoV – a RoRo cargo ship (vehicle carrier) means a multi deck roll-on-roll-off cargo ship designed for the carriage of empty cars and trucks
RoRoC – a RoRo cargo ship means a ship designed for the carriage of roll-on-roll-off cargo transportation units
RoRoP – a RoRo passenger ship means a passenger ship with roll-on-roll-off cargo spaces
HSC - is a High Speed Craft capable of a maximum speed in meters per second (m/s) equal to or exceeding a value of 3.7(VOL DISPL)0.1667
Cargo - is any ship type (including SP-MODUs) which is not a passenger ship
Cont - is a ship designed exclusively for the carriage of containers in holds and on deck
GenCargo - means a ship, other than a tanker or a bulk carrier, with a multi-deck or single deck hull designed primarily for the carriage of general cargo
Refer means a ship designed exclusively for the carriage of refrigerated cargoes in holds.
Tanker - a "cargo ship" constructed or adapted for the carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature
Oil - a tanker constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk in its cargo spaces and includes combination carriers and any "chemical tanker" as defined
Crude - an oil tanker engaged in the trade of carrying crude oil
Product - an oil tanker engaged in the trade of carrying oil other than crude oil
Chem - a cargo ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry a cargo of noxious liquid substances in bulk and includes an "oil tanker" as defined in Annex
Bulk - a bulk carrier is a ship which is constructed generally with single deck, top-side and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, and is intended primarily to c
Combo - a combination carrier is a ship designed to carry either oil or alternatively solid cargoes in bulk.
Ore - a single deck ships having two longitudinal bulkheads and a double bottom throughout the cargo region and intended for the carriage of ore cargoes in
OSV - A vessel primarily engaged in the transport of stores, materials and equipment to offshore installations which is designed with accommodation and br
Fish Fishing Vessel
DSC Dynamically Support Craft
MODU - a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit is any vessel capable of engaging in drilling operations for the exploration or exploitation of resources beneath the s
SP-MODU - a self propelled MODU
Ship Size
LOA - length overall
LLL - 1966 Load Line Length
gt - gross tonnage as per the 1969 Tonnage Convention
dwt - deadweight
88L - length according to the 1988 Load Line Protocol
66L - length according to the 1966 Load Line Convention
 No of Passengers LLL (m)
LOA (m)
DWT (tons)
GT
Bst Cpty (m3)

>0

>0
Application to Age (All,

N
N
R
New or Retroactive)

INS 28
INS 28
1
1
Notes day

1
1
month

10
10
year

2020
2020
2024
2025
KL before

KL on after
KL on after
D on/after
(Keel Lay, Delivery, or
Contract)
day month
year

1
1
1
1

1 1900
1 1900
1 2024
1 2014
 ≥0 A INS 1 7 2020 KL on after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 N 1 7 2020 K on/after 1 7 2020

N 1 7 2020 K on/after 1 7 2020

≥ 500 A P 1 1 2020 KL on/after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A P 1 1 2020 KL on after 1 1 1900

N 1 1 2020 KL on/after 1 7 2020

≥ 500 N 1 1 2020 KL on/after 1 7 2020

≥ 500 A P 1 1 2020 KL on/after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A P 1 1 2020 KL on/after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A 1 1 2020 KL on/after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A 1 1 2020 KL on/after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 N 1 1 2020 KL on/after 1 1 2020

≥ 500 A 1 1 2020 KL on/after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A T 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 1900

A 1 1 2020 K on/after 1 1 1900

A 1 1 2020 K on/after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

≥ 500 N 1 1 2020 C on/after 1 1 2020

N 1 1 2020 C on/after 1 1 2020

≥ 500 N 1 1 2020 K on/after 1 1 2020

N 1 1 2020 K on/after 1 1 2020

N 1 1 2020 C on after 1 1 2020

 N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 7 2020

N 1 1 2020 D on after 1 1 2024

≥ 500 N 1 1 2020 C on after 1 1 2020

≥ 500 N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 7 2020

≥ 500 N 1 1 2020 D on after 1 1 2024

≥ 500 A 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

A 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 1600 A 1 1 2020 D before 1 7 2018

≥ 500 A 1 1 2020 K on/after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

< 500 N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

≥ 500 N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

< 500 N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

>0 R INS 1 1 2020 K before 1 1 2020

>0 N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

≥ 400 A 1 9 2019 C on after 1 9 2019

≥ 400 A 1 9 2019 C on after 1 9 2019

≥ 400 N 1 9 2019 D on after 1 9 2019

≥ 400 N 1 9 2019 D on after 1 9 2019

≥ 500 A 1 7 2019 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 150
R FS 1 7 2018 K before 1 7 2002
< 500

≥ 1600 N 1 7 2018 D on after 1 7 2018

≥ 500 R A 1 7 2018 C before 1 7 2014

≥
10000
R FS 1 7 2018 K before 1 7 2013
<
20000

≥ 500 R 1 1 2018 K before 1 1 2017

 R 1 1 2018 K before 1 1 2017

≥ 400 R P 1 1 2017 K before 1 1 2017

≥ 500 R P 1 7 2016 K before 1 7 2016

≥ 500 R P 1 1 2016 K before 1 1 2016

≥ 500 R P 1 1 2016 K before 1 1 2016

≥ 500 R P 1 1 2016 K before 1 7 1986

≥ 150 R P 1 1 2016 K before 1 1 2016

>0 R 1 6 2023 K on after 1 1 1900

>0 R 1 6 2021 K on after 1 1 1900

>0 R 1 6 2021 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A INS 1 7 2020 KL on after 1 1 1900

>0 A 1 3 2020 KL on after 1 1 1900

>0 A 1 1 2020 KL on/after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 R P 1 1 2020 KL before 1 7 1986

≥ 500 R P 1 1 2020 KL before 1 1 2016

≥ 500 A 1 1 2020 D on/after 1 1 1900

A 1 1 2020 K on/after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A FS 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 1900

 N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

≥ 500 A 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 1900

< 500 A 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 1900

< 500 A 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 1900

≥0 A >= 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 400 A 13 10 2019 KL on after 1 1 1900

>0 A 1 9 2019 KL on after 1 1 1900

>0 N 1 6 2019 C on after 1 1 2019

>0 N 1 6 2019 K on after 1 1 2019

>0 N 1 6 2019 D on after 1 1 2021

>0 N 1 6 2019 C on after 1 1 2019

>0 N 1 6 2019 K on after 1 1 2019

>0 N 1 6 2019 D on after 1 1 2021

>0 A 1 1 2019 K on after 1 1 2021

≥ 500 A 1 1 2019 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 5000 A > = 31 12 2018 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A A 1 7 2018 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A A 1 7 2018 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 400 A P 1 3 2018 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A FS 1 1 2018 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A FS 1 1 2018 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 N 1 1 2024 D on/after 1 1 2024

≥0 R 1 6 2023 K on after 1 1 1900

≥0 R 1 6 2021 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A INS 1 1 2021 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A INS 1 1 2021 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 A P 1 1 2020 KL on/after 1 1 1900

>0 N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

≥ 500 N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

≥ 500 N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

>0 N 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 2020

≥ 300 A INS 1 7 2019 K on after 1 1 1900

> 500 A INS 1 7 2019 K on after 1 1 1900

≥0 N 1 6 2019 C on after 1 1 2019

≥0 N 1 6 2019 K on after 1 1 2019

≥0 N 1 6 2019 D on after 1 1 2021

 ≥ 500 A AD 1 1 2021 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 500 R P 1 1 2020 KL on after 1 1 1900

N 1 1 2020 C on after 1 1 2020

N 1 1 2020 C on after 1 1 2020

≥ 5000 A 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 1900

≥ 5000 A 1 1 2020 K on after 1 1 1900

≥500 A 1 1 2019 KL on after 1 1 1900

ntermediate (I) survey after date

gers in overnight accommodations on a sea voyage

mpty cars and trucks

.7(VOL DISPL)0.1667

or the carriage of general cargo

nd any "chemical tanker" as defined in Annex II of the present Convention

an "oil tanker" as defined in Annex I of the present Convention when it is GasLng - a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquid gas (
aces, and is intended primarily to carry dry cargo in bulk and includes such types as ORE carriers

ed for the carriage of ore cargoes in the centre holds only.

signed with accommodation and bridge erections in the forward part of the vessel and an

oitation of resources beneath the sea-bed such as liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, sulphur or salt
 Overview of Regulation
(refer to actual regulation for details)

The provisions for safe return to port after a flooding casualty

for new passenger ships are extended to existing passenger
ships constructed before January 1, 2014. Revised SOLAS II-
1/Regulation 8-1 requires an onboard stability computer or
access to shore-based support for the purpose of providing
operational information to the Master for facilitating the safe
return to port after a flooding casualty on existing passenger
ships. Guidelines on this operational information are provided
in MSC.1/Circ.1400 (for existing passenger ships constructed
before May 13, 2016) and MSC.1/Circ.1532 (for existing
passenger ships constructed on/after May 13, 2016)

Additional conditions of flooding (the three loading conditions

used to calculate the attained subdivision index A as per
revised regulation 8) are also to be applied when checking
that at least one powered bilge pump is available after
flooding.

This new Code for Approval of Ballast Water Management

Systems (BWMS Code) incorporates, and is technically
consistent with, the 2016 G8 Guidelines which will be revoked
upon entry into force of the BWMS Code. Ballast water
management systems installed before 28 October 2020 may
be approved taking into account the earlier G8 Guidelines
developed by the IMO. (Refer to resolutions MEPC.125(53),
MEPC.174(58), or MEPC.279(70), as appropriate)

Ballast water management systems are to be approved in

accordance with the new Code for Approval of Ballast Water
Management Systems (BWMS Code), which incorporates
and is technically consistent with the 2016 G8 Guidelines.
Upon entry into force of the BWMS Code, the 2016 G8
Guidelines will be revoked. Ballast water management
systems installed before 28 October 2020 may be approved
taking into account the earlier G8 Guidelines developed by
the IMO. (Refer to resolutions MEPC.125(53),
MEPC.174(58), or MEPC.279(70), as appropriate)
Performance standards are provided for shipborne Indian
Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) receiver
equipment. IRNSS is a regional navigation satellite system
compatible with other navigation satellite systems worldwide.
IRNSS is an independent regional system developed and
operated by India which comprises of three major
components: space segment, ground control segment and
user terminals.

This complete revision of SOLAS II-1 requires minimum GM

curves to be accompanied by maximum permissible trim
versus draught; a higher degree of subdivision as per the
revised subdivision index R for passenger ships; reduced
limits of heel for cargo ships fitted with cross-flooding devices;
and calculation of the probability to survive in the final
equilibrium stage of flooding. Arrangements of small wells
arranged in double bottoms are revised and butterfly valves in
lieu of screw-down valves in piping on cargo ships is now
permitted.

Additional conditions of flooding (the three loading conditions

used to calculate the attained subdivision index A as per
revised regulation 8) are also to be applied when checking
that at least one powered bilge pump is available after
flooding.
An approved stability instrument capable of verifying
compliance with the applicable intact and damage stability
requirements is to be fitted onboard. The approval generally
applies to the software using MSC.1/Circ.1229, but may
include hardware, for example, when the instrument receives
input from sensors for the contents of tanks. This resolution
revises the model form of the
An approved stability instrument capable of verifying
Certificate of Fitness for Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk
compliance with the applicable intact and damage stability
to reflect confirmation of this instrument or an accepted
requirements
The footnote is title
to to beoffitted
chapteronboard. The approval
2, General generally
Criteria, of Part A of
alternative during surveys.
applies
IS Code,towhich
the software
refers tousing
partsMSC.1/Circ.1229, but may
on the non-mandatory criteria
include
of Part Bhardware, for example,
of the IS Code when
is deleted the instrument
to remove any receives
input from sensorsthat
misunderstanding for the
the contents of tanks.
referenced This resolution
regulations of Part B
revises
becomethe model form
mandatory via aoffootnote.
the
Certificate of Fitness for Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in
Bulk to reflect confirmation of this instrument or an accepted
alternative during surveys.
The footnote to title of chapter 2, General Criteria, of Part A of
IS Code, which refers to parts on the non-mandatory criteria
of Part B of the IS Code is deleted to remove any
misunderstanding that the referenced regulations of Part B
become mandatory via a footnote.

An approved stability instrument capable of verifying

compliance with the applicable intact and damage stability
requirements is to be fitted onboard. The approval generally
applies to the software using MSC.1/Circ.1229, but may
include hardware, for example, when the instrument receives
input from sensors for the contents of tanks. This resolution
revises the model form of the
Certificate
An approved of Fitness
stability for Carriagecapable
instrument of Liquefied Gases in Bulk
of verifying
to reflect confirmation
compliance of this instrument
with the applicable intact andordamage
an accepted
stability
alternative during
requirements is tosurveys.
be fitted onboard. The approval generally
applies to the software using MSC.1/Circ.1229, but may
include hardware, for example, when the instrument receives
input from sensors for the contents of tanks. This resolution
revises the
Various modelofform
sections HSCofCodethe Chapter 14 and the Record of
Certificate of
Equipment Fitness
model form forwere
Carriage of Dangerous
amended to removeChemicals
referencesin
Bulk
to to reflectand
"Inmarsat" confirmation
replace with of this instrument
references orrecognized
to "a an accepted
alternative
mobile during
satellite surveys.
service".
Various sections of HSC Code Chapter 14 and the Record of
Equipment model form were amended to remove references
to "Inmarsat" and replace with references to "a recognized
mobile satellite service".
The Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010, was
revised by resolution MSC.437(99) to be consistent with
SOLAS Chapter II which applies the same fire protection
provisions for exposed floor coverings on passenger ships
carrying not more than 36 passengers with those carrying
more than 36 passengers.
Various regulations of Chapter IV and the Record of
Equipment model form were amended to remove references
to "Inmarsat" and replace with references to "a recognized
mobile satellite service".

Corrections to the provisions relating to winch and winch

brake test loads as prescribed in the LSA Code

HSC is exempted from carrying a rescue boat provided

arrangements are available to allow the craft to maneuver in
the worst intended conditions to rescue a person from the
water in a near-horizontal body position and that the rescue
can be observed from the craft’s navigating bridge
HSC is exempted from carrying a rescue boat provided
arrangements are available to allow the craft to maneuver in
the worst intended conditions to rescue a person from the
water in a near-horizontal body position and that the rescue
can be observed from the craft’s navigating bridge
IGF Code revised to remove the requirement for A-0 class
divisions of boundaries, including navigation bridge windows,
above the navigation bridge deck. Taking into account that
the amendments will not enter into force until January 1,
2020, a new MSC.1/Circ.1568 was adopted and invites
Member States to take action, which may include early
application, pending formal entry into forcepermits Flag
This complete revision
Administrations to take of SOLAS II-1
immediate requires
action minimum
on this GM
amendment
curves
for gas to be accompanied
carriers constructedby maximum
before permissible
1 January 2020. trim
versus draught; a higher degree of subdivision as per the
revised subdivision index R for passenger ships; reduced
limits of heel for cargo ships fitted with cross-flooding devices;
and calculation of the probability to survive in the final
equilibrium stage of flooding; revises arrangements of small
wells arranged in double bottoms and allows for butterfly
valves in lieu of screw-down valves in piping on cargo ships

Additional conditions of flooding (the three loading conditions

used to calculate the attained subdivision index A as per
revised regulation 8) are also to be applied when checking
that at least one powered bilge pump is available after
flooding.
Cargo spaces on all ships used for the transport of motor
vehicles (a) with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion,
that are loaded/unloaded into cargo spaces which do not
meet the requirements of SOLAS II-2/20, “Protection of
vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces”; and (b) that do
not use their own propulsion within the cargo space, are not
required to comply with SOLAS II- 2/20 provided the vehicles
are carried in compliance with the appropriate requirements
of regulation 19 and the IMDG Code, as defined in SOLAS
VII/1.1.

Windows facing survival craft, escape slides, embarkation

areas and windows situated below such areas are to be at
least equal to "A-0" class

Revisions to the mandatory requirements of Part A of the IS

Code were adopted which will require new ships engaged in
anchor handling, harbor towing, lifting operations, escort
operations, and coastal or ocean towing outside of sheltered
waters to comply with the IS Code. Corresponding revisions
to the Load Line Convention will be adopted at IMO in June
2017 to bring effect to these IS Code revisions.
Revisions to the mandatory requirements of Part A of the IS
Code were adopted which will require new ships engaged in
anchor handling, harbor towing, lifting operations, escort
operations, and coastal or ocean towing outside of sheltered
waters to comply with the IS Code. Corresponding revisions
to the Load Line Convention will be adopted at IMO in June
2017 to bring effect to these IS Code revisions.

Revisions to the mandatory requirements of Part A of the IS

Code were adopted which will require new ships engaged in
anchor handling, harbor towing, lifting operations, escort
operations, and coastal or ocean towing outside of sheltered
waters to comply with the IS Code. Corresponding revisions
to the LoadtoLine
Revisions Conventionrequirements
the mandatory will be adopted at IMO
of Part in the
A of June
IS
2017 to
Code bring
were effect to
adopted these
which ISrequire
will Code revisions.
new ships engaged in
anchor handling, harbor towing, lifting operations, escort
operations, and coastal or ocean towing outside of sheltered
waters to comply with the IS Code. Corresponding revisions
to SOLAS Convention will be adopted at IMO in June 2017 to
bring effecttotothe
Revisions these IS Coderequirements
mandatory revisions. of Part A of the IS
Code were adopted which will require new ships engaged in
anchor handling, harbor towing, lifting operations, escort
operations, and coastal or ocean towing outside of sheltered
waters to comply with the IS Code. Corresponding revisions
to SOLAS Convention will be adopted at IMO in June 2017 to
bring effecttotothe
Revisions these IS Coderequirements
mandatory revisions. of Part A of the IS
Code were adopted which will require new ships engaged in
anchor handling, harbor towing, lifting operations, escort
operations, and coastal or ocean towing outside of sheltered
waters to comply with the IS Code. Corresponding revisions
to SOLAS Convention will be adopted at IMO in June 2017 to
Paragraph
bring effect3.2.5 of the
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the requirement for clear view screen windows arranged in
the wheelhouse facing that cargo area to be constructed to
"A-0" class for external fire loads. MSC.1/Circ.1549 permits
Flag Administrations to take immediate action on this
amendment for gas carriers constructed before 1 January
2020.
A revision has been made to Case 2 for the distribution of
persons for passenger ship evacuation analysis (FSS Code,
Ch.13, "Arrangement of Means of Escape") for the purpose of
clarifying the distribution of crew in public spaces.

Revision was made to clarify application of the IMO Noise

Code to ships delivered before 1 July 2018, regardless of
their contract for construction or keel laying date.

Revision was made to clarify that boilers protected by fixed

water-based local application fire-extinguishing systems will
not also require a foam-type extinguisher to be kept in the
boiler room.

Amendment to SOLAS Regulation II-2/18 requiring foam

firefighting appliances for helicopter landing areas on ships
constructed on or after 1 January 2020 to comply with the
relevant provisions of new Chapter 17 of the FSS Code
(Resolution MSC.403(96)).
Amendment to SOLAS Regulation II-2/18 requiring foam
firefighting appliances for helicopter landing areas on ships
constructed on or after 1 January 2020 to comply with the
relevant provisions of new Chapter 17 of the FSS Code
(Resolution MSC.403(96)).
A new provision is added to Chapter 8 requiring water quality
for automatic sprinkler systems to be specified by the system
manufacturer to prevent internal corrosion of sprinklers and
clogging or blockage arising from products of corrosion or
scale-forming minerals. Also, a new Chapter 17 is added to
the FSS Code containing specifications for foam firefighting
appliances for the protection of helicopter facilities. The
specifications reflect those previously contained in
MSC.1/Circ.1431 which will be revoked when the new
Chapter 17 enters into force. NOTE: MSC.1/Circ.1523 has
been approved for the early implementation of this new FSS
Code chapter.
A new provision is added to Chapter 8 requiring water quality
for automatic sprinkler systems to be specified by the system
manufacturer to prevent internal corrosion of sprinklers and
clogging or blockage arising from products of corrosion or
scale-forming minerals. Also, a new Chapter 17 is added to
the FSS Code containing specifications for foam firefighting
appliances for the protection of helicopter facilities. The
specifications reflect those previously contained in
Installations (except
MSC.1/Circ.1431 permanently
which sealedwhen
will be revoked equipment
the newwhere
there
Chapterare17
noenters
refrigerant charging
into force. connections
NOTE: or potentially
MSC.1/Circ.1523 has
removable
been approvedcomponents containing
for the early ozone depleting
implementation of this new FSS
substances)
Code chapter. which contain hydro- chlorofluorocarbons are
prohibited
Installations (except permanently sealed equipment where
there are no refrigerant charging connections or potentially
removable components containing ozone depleting
substances) which contain hydro- chlorofluorocarbons are
prohibited
Regulation 21 of MARPOL Annex VI is revised by imposing a
20% offset to the EEDI reference line parameters for the Ro-
Ro Cargo and Ro-Ro Passenger Ship types. A constant
threshold value for Ro-Ro Cargo Ships of 17,000 DWT, and
above, and for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships of 10,000 DWT, and
Regulation
above. 21 of MARPOL Annex VI is revised by imposing a
20% offset to the EEDI reference line parameters for the Ro-
Ro Cargo and Ro-Ro Passenger Ship types. A constant
threshold value for Ro-Ro Cargo Ships of 17,000 DWT, and
above, and for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships of 10,000 DWT, and
above.
An Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI - Attained) is to be
determined and assigned if the ship has either conventional
or non-conventional methods of propulsion, as defined in
Regulations 2.40 and 2.41.

An Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI - Attained) is to be

determined and assigned if the ship has a non-conventional
method of propulsion, as defined in Regulation 2.41.

Each compressed air breathing apparatus is to be fitted with

an audible alarm and a visual or other device which will alert
the user before the volume of the air in the cylinder has been
reduced to no less than 200 liters.

A bridge navigational watch alarm system (a system to

monitor bridge activity and detect operator disability which
could lead to marine accidents) complying with the standards
contained in MSC.128(75) is required to be installed onboard
and shall be in operation whenever the ship is underway at
sea. A BNWAS installed prior to 1 July 2011 to monitor bridge
activity and detect operator disability which could lead to
Ships
marine(except MODUs)
accidents need to comply
may subsequently with the new
be exempted fromNoise
full
Code as perwith
compliance MSC.337(91).
the standardsThecontained
Code hasinmandatory
MSC.128(75). and
recommendatory provisions which sets out to prevent the
occurrence of potentially hazardous noise levels on board
ships and to provide standards for an acceptable environment
for seafarers. Compliance with 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
At leastmaximum
two (2) two-way
continuousportable
ratingradiotelephones
(MCR). Deviation arefrom
to bethis
normal service
provided for each
condition
fire party
maydesignated
be permitted
onboard
for ships
tankers
withand
specialintended
those propulsion
to beandused
power
in hazardous
configurations,
areassuch
of allas
ships
diesel-
electricare
which systems
to be of an explosion-proof or intrinsically safe type.

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is

to be fitted onboard unless the ship is to be decommissioned
within two years of the compliance date. Cargo ships
excluded tankers.

New chapter XIV of SOLAS which requires all SOLAS-

certified ships operating in Polar Waters to comply with the
safety-related provision of the introduction and with part I-A of
the Polar Code (set forth in Resolution MSC.385(94)).
New chapter XIV of SOLAS which requires all SOLAS-
certified ships operating in Polar Waters to comply with the
safety-related provision of the introduction and with part I-A of
the Polar Code (set forth in Resolution MSC.385(94)).

Revised MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 12 (Tanks for Oil

Residues (Sludge)) - restructured to incorporate existing
Unified Interpretations relating to means of disposal,
interconnections and tank cleaning arrangements.
Modifications that may be required to ships constructed
before 1 January 2017 with MEPC.1/Circ.753/Rev.1
arrangements are to be completed no later than the first
renewal survey carried out on or after 1 January 2017.

An approved stability instrument capable of verifying

compliance with the applicable intact and damage stability
requirements is to be fitted onboard. The approval generally
applies to the software using MSC.1/Circ.1229, but may
include hardware, for example, when the instrument receives
input from sensors for the contents of tanks. Exemptions are
provided for ships: (a) on a dedicated service, with a limited
number of permutations of loading such that all anticipated
conditions have been approved; (b) where stability is remotely
An approved
verified stabilityapproved
by a means instrument by capable of verifying (c)
the Administration;
compliance
loaded withinwith an the applicable
approved range intact and damage
of loading stability
conditions; or (d)
requirements
provided with is to be fitted
approved onboard.
limiting KG/GM Thecurves
approval generally
covering all
applies
applicableto the software
intact using MSC.1/Circ.1229,
and damage stability requirements but may
include hardware, for example, when the instrument receives
input from sensors for the contents of tanks. Exemptions are
provided for ships: (a) on a dedicated service, with a limited
number of permutations of loading such that all anticipated
conditions have been approved; (b) where stability is remotely
Chemical
verified bycarriers
a means are requiredby
approved to the
be fitted with an approved
Administration; (c)
stability instrument
loaded within capablerange
an approved of verifying compliance
of loading withorthe
conditions; (d)
applicable
provided with intact and damage
approved limitingstability
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curves covering Theall
approval
applicablegenerally
intact and applies
damage to the software
stability using
requirements
MSC.1/Circ.1229, but may include hardware, for example,
when the instrument receives input from sensors for the
contents of tanks. Exemptions are provided for ships (1) on a
dedicated service, with a limited number of permutations of
loading such that all anticipated conditions have been
approved; (2) where stability is remotely verified by a means
Chemical
approved by carriers are required to(3)
the Administration; beloaded
fitted with an an
within approved
stability
approved instrument capableconditions;
range of loading of verifyingorcompliance
(4) provided with
withthe
applicable intact and
approved limiting KG/GM damagecurvesstability requirements.
covering The
all applicable
approval
intact andgenerally
damage applies
stability to the software using
requirements
MSC.1/Circ.1229, but may include hardware, for example,
when the instrument receives input from sensors for the
contents of tanks. Exemptions are provided for ships (1) on a
dedicated service, with a limited number of permutations of
loading such that all anticipated conditions have been
approved; (2) where stability is remotely verified by a means
Oil carriersbyare
approved therequired to be fitted
Administration; (3) with
loaded an within
approvedan stability
instrument
approved range capable of verifying
of loading compliance
conditions; or (4)with the applicable
provided with
intact and limiting
approved damageKG/GM stabilitycurves
requirements.
coveringThe approval
all applicable
generally
intact andapplies
damagetostability
the software using MSC.1/Circ.1229, but
requirements
may include hardware, for example, when the instrument
receives input from sensors for the contents of tanks.
Exemptions are provided for ships (1) on a dedicated service,
with a limited number of permutations of loading such that all
anticipated conditions have been approved; (2) where stability
is remotelycompliance
Discharge verified by adatesmeans areapproved
established by the
for the Baltic
Administration;
Sea Special Area (3)(1loaded withinfor
June 2021 anexisting
approved range of ships
passenger
loading conditions; or (4) provided with
with one exception - existing passenger ships which approved limiting
proceed
KG/GM curves covering all applicable intact
directly to ports under the jurisdiction of the Russian and damage
stability
Federation requirements
within the Baltic Sea Special Area (that is, ports
east of longitude 28 degrees, 10 minutes within the special
area) and leaving the special area without making any other
port calls within the special area shall comply on 1 June 2023.
Discharge compliance dates are established for the Baltic
Sea Special Area (1 June 2021 for existing passenger ships
with one exception - existing passenger ships which proceed
directly to ports under the jurisdiction of the Russian
Federation within the Baltic Sea Special Area (that is, ports
east of longitude 28 degrees, 10 minutes within the special
area) and leaving the special area without making any other
port calls within the special area shall comply on 1 June 2023.
The resolution amends Regulation 11.3 of MARPOL Annex IV
(previously revised by Resolution MEPC.200(62)) to revise
the application criteria for discharge of sewage from
passenger ships within a special area, based on the amended
definition of “new passenger ship” (i.e. building contract
placed or keel laid on or after 1 June 2019, or delivered on or
after 1 June 2021).

Integrated Navigation Systems (INS) should comply with

these revised performance standards.

Resolution MEPC.305(73) amends regulation 14 of MARPOL

Annex VI and the
form of the Supplement to the IAPP Certificate to prohibit the
carriage of non- compliant fuel oil for combustion purposes for
propulsion or operation on board a ship. The carriage
prohibition does not apply to ships employing an alternative
arrangement (e.g., exhaust gas cleaning system) approved
under regulation 4.1 of MARPOL Annex VI which is annotated
in the Supplement to International Air Pollution Prevention
Certificate. This carriage ban enters into force on 1 March

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

amends the following classification categories: Class 1:
Explosives - hazard divisions for packages containing
pyrotechnic substances are revised. Class 3: Flammable
liquids - the marking, labelling and testing of packages
containing viscous liquids are revised. Class 4: Flammable
solids – revision of the classification of self-reactive
substances. Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic
peroxides
- packing instructions and methods are revised. Class 8:
Corrosive substances
- a completely new Chapter 2.8 is adopted Class 9:
Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, and
environmentally hazardous substances - the marking and
packaging of lithium batteries are consolidated.
MSC.1/Circ.1588 recommends voluntary application of the
amendments as of January 1, 2019.

Revised text has been added to the model form of the BCH
Code Certificate of Fitness to correlate with recent
amendments to paragraph 2.2.6 of the Code, which requires
provision of an approved stability instrument onboard, or other
approved methods for ensuring safe loading of cargoes.

Revised text has been added to the model form of the IBC
Code Certificate of Fitness to correlate with recent
amendments to paragraph 2.2.6 of the Code, which requires
provision of an approved stability instrument onboard, or other
approved methods for ensuring safe loading of cargoes.
On completion of loading, the master is to ascertain and
record that the ship's loading condition complies with the
relevant stability criteria. Conditions for opening watertight
doors during navigation are revised.

Damage control drills and operational tests of associated

equipment are specified and required to be be carried out at
least every three months. Operational tests of watertight
doors, sidescuttles, valves and closing mechanisms of
scuppers, ash-chutes and rubbish-chutes shall take place
weekly. In ships in which the voyage exceeds one week in
duration a complete set of operational tests shall be held
before the voyage commences, and others thereafter at least
New
once regulation 2-1 of
a week during SOLAS
the Chapter
voyage. MusterXI-1
listsrevises therevised
are to be
SOLAS Safety
to include Construction
the duties Renewal
assigned to crew Survey window
for damage for for
control
cargo ships
flooding which are for
emergencies notpassenger
subject to the Enhanced Survey
ships.
Program (ESP) Code, so as to be harmonized with the
Renewal Survey window under the ESP Code i.e. the renewal
survey may be commenced at the fourth annual survey and
be progressed during the succeeding year with a view to
completion by the fifth anniversary date.
Amendments to SOLAS Regulation II-2/13.3.2 mandate the
evaluation of escape routes by an evacuation analysis early in
the design process for passenger ships other than ro-ro
passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers
constructed on or after 1 January 2020 .
Amendments to SOLAS Regulation III/20.11 mandate that the
thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul required
maintenance and repair of equipment specified within the
regulation shall be carried out on/after 1 January 2020 in
accordance with the specifications contained in new
resolution MSC.402(96).
Amendments to SOLAS Regulation III/20.11 mandate that the
thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul required
maintenance and repair of equipment specified within the
regulation shall be carried out on/after 1 January 2020 in
accordance with the specifications contained in new
resolution MSC.402(96).
New specifications for the maintenance, thorough
examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of
lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release
gear, required to be complied with in accordance with
amendments to SOLAS Regulation III/20.11 (Resolution
MSC.404(96)).
New specifications for the maintenance, thorough
examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of
lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release
gear, required to be complied with in accordance with
amendments to SOLAS Regulation III/20.11 (Resolution
MSC.404(96)).
Notification of the MEPC decision that sulphur content of any
fuel oil used on board ships outside of SOx Emission Control
Areas (Global Cap) shall not exceed 0.50% m/m on or after 1
January 2020, in accordance with Regulation
14.10 of MARPOL Annex VI.
BWM Convention regulations E-1 and E-5 have been
amended to clarify that:
(a) "Additional Surveys" are not to be endorsed on the IBWM
Certificate; and (b) regulations governing the early completion
of "Annual Surveys" are also applicable for early completion
of "Intermediate Surveys".
MARPOL VI, Regulation 13.5.3 is revised to clarify the
recording of engine status upon entry/exit of a NOx Tier III
emission control area.

Discharge compliance dates are established for the Baltic

Sea Special Area (1 June 2019 for new passenger ships).

Discharge compliance dates are established for the Baltic

Sea Special Area (1 June 2019 for new passenger ships).

Discharge compliance dates are established for the Baltic

Sea Special Area (1 June 2019 for new passenger ships).

Regulation 11.3 of MARPOL Annex IV (previously revised by

Resolution MEPC.200(62)) is revised to reflect the application
criteria for discharge of sewage from passenger ships within a
special area, based on the amended definition of “new
passenger ship” (i.e. building contract placed or keel laid on
or after 1 June
Regulation 11.32019, or delivered
of MARPOL AnnexonIV
or(previously
after 1 Junerevised
2021).by
Resolution MEPC.200(62)) is revised to reflect the application
criteria for discharge of sewage from passenger ships within a
special area, based on the amended definition of “new
passenger ship” (i.e. building contract placed or keel laid on
or after 1 June 2019, or delivered on or after 1 June 2021).
Regulation 11.3 of MARPOL Annex IV (previously revised by
Resolution MEPC.200(62)) is revised to reflect the application
criteria for discharge of sewage from passenger ships within a
special area, based on the amended definition of “new
passenger ship” (i.e. building contract placed or keel laid on
or after 1 June 2019, or delivered on or after 1 June 2021).
Amendments to Regulation 13 of MARPOL Annex VI
establish both the North Sea area (including the English
Channel) and the Baltic Sea area as new NOx Tier III
Emission Control Areas (ECAs) for nitrogen oxides. Marine
diesel engines will be required to comply with the NOx Tier III
emission standard when these ships operate in either of these
two new ECAs.
The shipper is explicitly assigned with the responsibility to
ensure that the test for determining the transportable moisture
limit (TML) of a solid bulk cargo has been carried out within
six months prior to the date of loading of such bulk cargo.
Additionally, the interval between sampling/testing for the
moisture content of solid bulk cargo and the commencement
of loading is not to be more than seven days so as to ensure
that the moisture content of the cargo is less than its TML.
New
Four Regulation 22A is introduced
solid bulk cargoes for which ainto MARPOL
fixed gas fire-VI, requiring
fuel oil consumption
extinguishing systemreporting to the Administration
may be exempted on an
have been identified
annual
and addedbasis, andlist
to the supporting
publishedthe
bydevelopment
IMO as of an IMO Ship
Fuel Oil Consumption Database.
MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev. 3. MEPC.1/Circ.795 exempts
fixed and floating platforms (including floating production
and/or storage units) and drilling rigs, regardless if self
propelled or non-self propelled.New MARPOL VI /
Appendicies IX and X are also introduced to provide forms to
be used for this reporting. *Requirements of Chapter 4 do not
apply to self-propelled MODUs and platforms including
FPSOs and FSUs in accordance with Regulation 19.2.2 of
MARPOL Annex VI.

Revisions to the Enhanced Survey Program (ESP) Code to

clarify how close-up surveys and thickness measurements
are to be performed for oil tankers and bulk carriers.

Revisions to the Enhanced Survey Program (ESP) Code to

clarify how close-up surveys and thickness measurements
are to be performed for oil tankers and bulk carriers.

A revised template of Form B of the Supplement to the IOPP

Certificate "Record of Construction and Equipment for Oil
Tankers" is to be used. Amendments have been made to
Sections 1.11 "Particulars of Ship" and 5 "Construction" to
eliminate unnecessary sections and simplify its use for oil
tankers.
The amendments to the 2011 ESP Code refer to
recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships,
set forth under resolution A.1050(27), so as to promote safe
access by surveyors carrying out the surveys on oil tankers
and bulk carriers on/after 1 January 2018.
The amendments to the 2011 ESP Code refer to
recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships,
set forth under resolution A.1050(27), so as to promote safe
access by surveyors carrying out the surveys on oil tankers
and bulk carriers on/after 1 January 2018.

Due to the extensive revisions to subdivision and damage

stability regulations in SOLAS chapter II-1, adopted by
resolution MSC.421(98), revised Explanatory Notes on the
application of the revised SOLAS II-1 are provided.

Discharge compliance dates are established for the Baltic

Sea Special Area (1
June 2021 for existing passenger ships with one exception -
existing passenger ships which proceed directly to ports
under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation within the
Baltic Sea Special Area (that is, ports east of longitude 28
degrees, 10 minutes within the special area) and leaving the
special area without making any other port calls within the
special area shall comply on 1 June 2023. Sewage treatment
plants installed on passenger ships intending to discharge
sewage effluent in special areas (currently the Baltic Sea) are
to be type approved to additionally meet the specified effluent
standards, including those specified in Section 4.2 of the 2012
Guidelines.Amendments to MEPC.107(49) clarifying that the
Discharge compliance dates are established for the Baltic
validity of 15 ppm bilge alarms’ calibration certificates are to
Sea Special Area (1 June 2021 for existing passenger ships
be checked at IOPP annual, intermediate and renewal
with one exception - existing passenger ships which proceed
surveys. Calibration and testing of the equipment is required
directly to ports under the jurisdiction of the Russian
to be conducted by a
Federation within the Baltic Sea Special Area (that is, ports
manufacturer or per
east of longitude 28 degrees, 10 minutes within the special
area) and leaving the special area without making any other
port calls within the special area shall comply on 1 June 2023.
Sewage treatment plants installed on passenger ships
intending to discharge sewage effluent in special areas
(currently the Baltic Sea) are to be type approved to
additionally meet the specified effluent standards, including
those specified in Section 4.2 of the 2012 Guidelines.
Ship earth station which forms part of the GMDSS, if
designed to operate in a mobile satellite service recognized
on or after 1 January 2021, complies with the relevant
requirements of A.1001(25) and conforms to performance
standards MSC.434(98).

Ship earth station which forms part of the GMDSS, if

designed to operate in a mobile satellite service recognized
on or after 1 January 2021, complies with the relevant
requirements of A.1001(25) and conforms to performance
standards MSC.434(98) or MSC.130(75), if installed after 1
February 1999; A.808(19) if installed on or after 23 November
The
1996form
and of the Record
before of Equipment
1 February for Compliance with the
1999; A.698(17)
SPS Code before
if installed (Form 23
SPS) has been
November revised in the "Radio
1996
Facilities" section, to refer to the use of a "Recognized mobile
satellite service ship earth station", rather than referring to a
"Inmarsat
The 2009 MODUship earth station".
Code revisions address:
- operational control over well integrity and station-keeping
capability
- maintenance and repair of hazardous area certified
equipment
- the location of "H-60" standard explosion-proof
bulkheads/decks
- the provision of a deluge system and enhanced
fire-extinguishing arrangements for the drill floor
- increased average body mass of lifeboat occupants from
82.5 to 95 kgnotes correspond to the extensive revisions of
Explanatory
- prohibition
SOLAS of a II-1,
chapter lifeboat to beby
adopted accepted as MSC.421(98)
resolution a rescue boat
- quarterly abandonment drills are to include lowering of a
liferaft
-Revisions
use of certified
to Partequipment
B of the ISinCode
hazardous area zone
were adopted 0, zone 1
which
or zone recommended
provide 2 criteria for ships engaged in anchor
handling, harbor towing, lifting operations, escort operations,
and coastal or ocean towing outside of sheltered waters, in
association with revisions made to Part A of the IS Code by
Resolution MSC.413(97).
Revisions to Part B of the IS Code were adopted which
provide recommended criteria for ships engaged in anchor
handling, harbor towing, lifting operations, escort operations,
and coastal or ocean towing outside of sheltered waters, in
association with revisions made to Part A of the IS Code by
Resolution MSC.414(97).

Amendment to paragraph 9.16 of the 2009 MODU Code

requiring foam firefighting appliances for helicopter landing
areas on units constructed on or after 1 January 2020 to
comply with the relevant provisions of new Chapter 17 of the
FSS Code (Resolution MSC.403(96)).

ECG quipment should be type-approved to the

performance standards not inferior to MSC.306(87), as
amended by MSC.431(98)

Amendments to resolution MSC.148(77) on Revised

Performance standards for narrow-band direct-printing
telegraph equipment for the reception of navigational and
meteorological warnings and urgent information to ships
(NAVTEX).

Discharge compliance dates are established for the Baltic

Sea Special Area (1 June 2019 for new passenger ships).
Sewage treatment plants installed on passenger ships
intending to discharge sewage effluent in special areas are to
be type approved to additionally meet the specified effluent
standards, including those specified in Section 4.2 of the 2012
Guidelines.
Discharge compliance dates are established for the Baltic
Sea Special Area (1 June 2019 for new passenger ships).
Sewage treatment plants installed on passenger ships
intending to discharge sewage effluent in special areas are to
be type approved to additionally meet the specified effluent
standards, compliance
Discharge including those specified
dates in Section
are established for4.2
theofBaltic
the 2012
Guidelines.
Sea Special Area (1 June 2019 for new passenger ships).
Sewage treatment plants installed on passenger ships
intending to discharge sewage effluent in special areas are to
be type approved to additionally meet the specified effluent
standards, including those specified in Section 4.2 of the 2012
Guidelines.
Recommendations on the implementation of cyber risk
management take into account that safe operational practices
in ship operation should identify risks and establish
appropriate safeguards to ships, personnel and the
environment under the ISM. Approved safety management
system should take into account cyber risk management and
addressed in safety management systems.
The SPS Safety Certificate, when renewed on or after 1
January 2020, is to reflect the revised Record of Equipment
which replaces references to "Inmarsat" with "a recognized
mobile satellite service" (any service which operates through
a satellite system and is recognized by IMO for use in the
global maritime distress and safety system, GMDSS).

The Committee adopted revised guidelines for verification of

conformity with goal-based ship construction standards for
bulk carriers and oil tankers, which will apply to new or
revised rules submitted for compliance on or after 1 January
2020. This version of the Guidelines revokes the previous
version given in MSC.296(87).
The Committee adopted revised guidelines for verification of
conformity with goal-based ship construction standards for
bulk carriers and oil tankers, which will apply to new or
revised rules submitted for compliance on or after 1 January
2020. This version of the Guidelines revokes the previous
version2017
These givenGuidelines
in MSC.296(87).
provide guidance to the IMO
Secretariat on the development and management of the IMO
Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database (hereafter "the
database"), and describe methods that will be used to
anonymize ship data to ensure the completeness of the
database.

These 2017 Guidelines provide guidance to assist

Administrations in developing their program to verify ship's
fue oil consumption data.

In support of the IMO Polar Code, the Committee adopted

minor amendments to the STCW Code Part B to remove
footnotes which were obsolete and revise section references
in Part B.
p constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquid gas (including LNG) or other product listed in Chapter 19 of the International Gas Carrier Code. L
ational Gas Carrier Code. LNG carrier - means a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of liquefied natural gas (only LNG)