ALL SHIPS

Amendments entering into force on 1st January 2018

Convention Reference Summary Origin

IMDG Code Amendments 38-16 to IMDG Code - Transport of vehicles, engines and machinery fitted Res. MSC 406(96) NE
with lithium batteries / New requirements for placarding containers / Definition of
flammable liquids, gases, toxic substances, and corrosives not accepted for transport / New
criteria and documentation requirements for assigning fireworks to hazard divisions.

Polar Code Existing ships - Ships constructed before 1 January 2017 which operate in polar waters will Res. MSC.386(94) E
have to comply with the relevant requirements of the Polar Code by the first intermediate or
renewal survey after 1 January 2018.

Amendments entering into force on 28th February 2018

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Load Lines 66 Reg II/47 Southern Winter Seasonal Zone – Northern boundary – Date of Seasonal periods LL.12/Circ.1 /
Res. A.1082(28) /
Res. MSC.329(90)

Load Lines 66 Reg I/I/3 and IV/ III Code - Amendments to Annex I, regulation 3 and the addition of a new Annex IV to make LL.12/Circ.2 /
53 and 54 the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code) and auditing mandatory Res A.1083(28)

Amendments entering into force on 1st March 2018

Convention Reference Summary Origin

MARPOL Reg 4, 6 and 10, Harmful to the environment substances Res MEPC.277(70) NE
Annex V Appendix I and II • Discharge of garbage outside special areas
• Discharge of garbage within special areas
• Placards, garbage management plans and garbage record-keeping
• Criteria for the classification of solid bulk cargoes as harmful to the marine environment
• Form of Garbage Record Book

MARPOL Reg 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, Data collection system for fuel consumption Res MEPC.278(70) NE
Annex VI 8, 9, 10, 22, 22A, • Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI that require ships to collect and report data on their
Appendix IX, X fuel oil consumption together with additional data on transport work parameters to their
flag Administrations.
• First reporting period being for the 2019 calendar year
• SEEMPs to be updated with a methodology for the collection and reporting of data pur-
suant to new VI/Reg.22A; Confirmation of Compliance of SEEMP to be provided by the Ad-
ministration or authorised organisations by 31 December 2018

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 ALL SHIPS
Amendments entering into force on 1st July 2018

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SOLAS Chap II-2/10.10.4 Fire fighting -Fire-fighter's communication - For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, Res MSC.338(91) E
a minimum of two two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus for each fire party for fire-
fighter's communication shall be carried on board.  Those two-way portable radiotelephone
apparatus shall be of an explosion-proof type or intrinsically safe. Ships constructed before
1 July 2014 shall comply with the requirements of this paragraph not later than the first
survey after 1 July 2018.

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 BULK CARRIERS

Amendments entering into force on 1st January 2018

Convention Reference Summary Origin

ESP Code Amendments to 20111 ESP Code - Enclosed space entry - ESP is based on IACS Unified Res. MSC 405(96) NE
Requirements UR Z10.1, UR Z10.2, UR Z10.4 and UR Z10.5. These amendments update the
ESP Code to make reference to the new resolution A.1050(27) which is also concerned with
enclosed space entry. These amendments will help ensure harmonization between the IMO
and IACS requirements.

Amendments entering into force on 1st July 2018

Convention Reference Summary Origin

SOLAS Chap V/19.2.10.8 ECDIS - Required for bulk carriers of 10,000 and above but less than 20, 000 no later than MSC.405(96) E
the fist survey on or after 1st July 2018.

ESP Code part A and part B Thickness measurement and close-up surveys Res MSC. 412(97) E
Annex A in relation to close-up surveys and thickness measurements at the renewal
surveys of both single and double skin bulk carriers; and, Annex B (Code on the Enhanced
Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Oil Tankers) in relation to close-up surveys at
the renewal surveys of both double hull and non-double hull oil tankers

Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers

- Part A Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers
having single-side skin construction
§ 1.5, 2.4.4, Annex 1 requirements for close-up survey at renewal surveys
- Part B Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers
having single-side skin construction
§ 1.5, 2.4.4 // Annex 1 requirements for close-up survey at renewal surveys / Appendix 1 –
Minimum requirements for close-up survey at renewal survey of double side skin bulk
carriers excluding ore carriers / Appendix 2 – Minimum requirements for close-up survey at
renewal survey for ore carriers // Annex 2 - requirements for thickness measurements at
renewal surveys

Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of oil tankers

- Part A Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers
having single-side skin construction
§ 1.5, 2.5.6, Annex 1 minimum requirements for close-up survey at renewal survey of
double-hull oil tankers
- Part B Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers
having single-side skin construction
§ 1.5, 2.5.6

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 TANKERS

Amendments entering into force on 1st January 2018

Convention Reference Summary Origin

ESP Code Res. MSC 405(96) Amendments to 20111 ESP Code - Enclosed space entry - ESP is based on IACS Unified Res. MSC 405(96) NE
Requirements UR Z10.1, UR Z10.2, UR Z10.4 and UR Z10.5. These amendments update the
ESP Code to make reference to the new resolution A.1050(27) which is also concerned with
enclosed space entry. These amendments will help ensure harmonization between the IMO
and IACS requirements.

Amendments entering into force on 1st March 2018

Convention Reference Summary Origin

MARPOL Appendix 2 Form B of the Supplement to the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate Res MEPC.276(70) N
Annex I

MARPOL Appendix 2 IOPP certificate - Form B of the Supplement to the International Oil Pollution Prevention Res MEPC.276(70) NE
Annex I Certificate

Amendments entering into force on 1st July 2018

Convention Reference Summary Origin

ESP Code Part A and Part B Thickness measurement and close-up surveys Res MSC. 412(97) E
Annex A in relation to close-up surveys and thickness measurements at the renewal
surveys of both single and double skin bulk carriers; and, Annex B (Code on the Enhanced
Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Oil Tankers) in relation to close-up surveys at
the renewal surveys of both double hull and non-double hull oil tankers

Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers

- Part A Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers
having single-side skin construction
§ 1.5, 2.4.4, Annex 1 requirements for close-up survey at renewal surveys
- Part B Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers
having single-side skin construction
§ 1.5, 2.4.4 // Annex 1 requirements for close-up survey at renewal surveys / Appendix 1 –
Minimum requirements for close-up survey at renewal survey of double side skin bulk
carriers excluding ore carriers / Appendix 2 – Minimum requirements for close-up survey at
renewal survey for ore carriers // Annex 2 - requirements for thickness measurements at
renewal surveys

Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of oil tankers

- Part A Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers
having single-side skin construction
§ 1.5, 2.5.6, Annex 1 minimum requirements for close-up survey at renewal survey of
double-hull oil tankers
- Part B Code on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers
having single-side skin construction
§ 1.5, 2.5.6.

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 CARGO SHIPS

Amendments entering into force on 1st January 2018

Convention Reference Summary Origin

SOLAS Chap V / Reg. 19 Carriage requirements for shipborne navigational systems and equipment - Bridge Res MSC.350(92) E
– 1.2.4.4 navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) - cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards
but less than 500 gross tonnage, not later than the first survey after 1 January 2018.

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