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Statutory Update 2012
24th August 2012

Keeping updated on new and retroactive requirements from IMO can be a challenge. Hence we have
made a summary with the most important IMO requirements entering into force from 1st July 2012 to
1st of July 2013.

This information is recommended to Technical, Safety, Quality and Operation departments of shipping
companies,but there is also information relevant for yards and newbuilding departments.
We hope you will find the information useful. Should you have any further questions please feel free to
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1-Amendments that enter into force in 2012-07-01

Convention / Regulation Date of Applicable to Subject

Code Entry into
force
SOLAS V/19.2.2.3.2 2012-07-01 Passenger vessels, Bridge navigational watch alarm system
(new sub- First PSSC keel-laid <= 2011-06-30 (BNWAS)
para.3.2) survey after required and shall be in operation whenever
the
ship is underway at sea.

SOLAS V/19.2.2.3.3 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels, Bridge navigational watch alarm system
(new sub- First safety keel-laid <= 2011-06-
30, GT >= 3000. (BNWAS)
para.3.3) Equipment required and shall be in operation whenever
survey after, the
ship is underway at sea.

SOLAS V/19.2.10.1 2012-07-01 Passenger vessels, Electronic Chart Display and Information
(new sub- keel-laid >= 2012-07- System (ECDIS) required, i.e. no longer only an
para.10.1) 01,GT >= 500.
option, it has become mandatory.

SOLAS V/19.2.10.2 2012-07-01 Chemical tankers Electronic Chart Display and Information
(new sub- and oil tankers, System (ECDIS) required, i.e. no longer only an
para.10.2) keel-laid >= 2012-07-01 option, it has become mandatory.
GT >= 3000.

2010 FTP Code - 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ Adoption of the 2010 FTP Code superseding
DSC and passenger the FTP Code of 1996 (Res. MSC.61(67)).
vessels, keel-laid >=
2012-07-01.

SOLAS II-1/41.6 2012-07-01 Passenger vessels, Editorial change to clarify that emergency
lighting in all cabins on board passenger
keel-laid>=2010-07-01. vessels, as required by the Dec. 2006 Am., Res.
MSC.216(82), is applicable to ships
constructed on or after 2010-07-01

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1-Amendments that enter into force in 2012-07-01 (Continued)

Convention/ Regulation Date of entry Applicable to Subject

Code into force
SOLAS II-2/1 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels and The application date is changed from 1 July 2002
passenger vessels, to 1 July 2012 in paragraphs 1.1, 1.2.2, 2.1, 3.1
keel-laid >= 2012-07-01. and 3.2, and in paragraph 2.1 amendments which
have entered into force between these two dates
have been added to the list of requirements appli-
cable to existing ships.
SOLAS II-2/3.23 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels and Text replaced giving reference to the 2010 FTP
passenger vessels, code
keel-laid >= 2012-07-01. as adopted by resolution MSC.307(88), i.e. the
2010 FTP Code superseding the existing FTP Code
SOLAS II-2/7.4.1.3 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels and offixed
A 1996.fire detection and fire alarm system also
(new sub-para. passenger vessels, required in enclosed spaces containing
.3) keel-laid >= 2012-07-01. incinerators.
SOLAS V/18.9 (new 2012-07-01 All cargo vessels and The Automatic Identification System (AIS) shall
para. .9) passenger vessels. be tested annually by an approved surveyor or
an approved testing or servicing facility verifying
the functionality of the AIS as specified in the
new paragraph. A copy of the test report shall be
retained on board the ship.
SOLAS V/23 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels and Reg. 23 replaced with a new text applicable for
passenger vessels, equipment and arrangements for pilot transfer
keel-laid >= 2012-07-01. installed on or after 1 July 2012. Due regard shall
also be paid to Res. A.1045(27), Pilot transfer
arrangement (adopted at the 27th Assembly in
Dec
2012). In the new reg.23 text the description of
the use of combination arrangements (i.e. accom-
modation ladder in conjunction with pilot ladder)
is more extensive, and the use of mechanical hoist
is abandoned. Certification of pilot ladders by
manufacturer introduced together with require-
ment for inspection at annual / periodical surveys,
identification and record keeping. Footnotes are

SOLAS V/23.1.6 & 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels and Mechanical pilot hoist shall no longer be used.
V/23.6 passenger vessels,
keel-laid <= 2012-06-30.

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1-Amendments that enter into force 2012-07-01 (Continued)

Convention/ Regulation Date of entry Applicable to Subject

2
Code into force
FSS Code Ch. 9 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC The existing text of Ch. 9 (Fixed fire detection and
and passenger vessels, alarm systems) is replaced. The main concept of
keel-laid >= 2012-07-01. the fire detection requirements is not changed,
however, several clarifications and interpretations
have now been implemented as part of the FSS
Code. Highlighted here are: Approval standards
for essential components such as control panels,
detectors, manual call points, and cables have
been
defined; clarification of which other fire safety sys-
tems (previously only fire doors) may receive
output
signals from the fire detection system; acceptable
arrangements for power supply have been defined
including required capacity in case back-up power
is provided from batteries; protection of staircases
have been clarified (detector at top level and every
FSS Code Ch. 9, para. 2012-07-01 Passenger vessels, second
Detectorslevel
andbelow);
manualand
callacceptable temporary
points shall be remotely
2.1.7 keel-laid >= 2012-07-01. and individually identifiable.
SOLAS V/23.1.5 & 2012-07-01 Cargo vessels and Shipside doors used for pilot transfer shall not
V/23.5 First survey passenger vessels, open outwards.
after. keel-laid <= 1993-12-31.

2-Amendments that enter into force in 2013,including 2013-07-01.

Convention/ Regulation Date of entry Applicable to Subject

Code into force
Res. MSC.81(70) Part 1, item 2013-01-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC Para.s 6.9.3 and 6.9.4 replaced with text giving
6.9.3 and 6.9.4 and passenger vessels, more details for testing of operating mechanism
keel-laid >= 2013-01-01. and release mechanism on lifeboats. Applicable to
equipment installed on or after 2013-01-01.
Res. MSC.81(70) Part 1, item 2013-01-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC The new sub-para. .5 introduce test of second
6.9.5 (new sub- and passenger vessels, release mechanism on lifeboats. Applicable to
para. .5) keel-laid >= 2013-01-01. equipment installed on or after 2013-01-01.
SOLAS III/1.5 2013-01-01 All cargo vessels and Existing lifeboat on-load release mechanisms not
(new para. .5) (expected) passenger vessels. complying with new paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 to
First dry- 4.4.7.6.6 (hook stability, locking devices and hydro-
docking after static interlock) of the LSA Code, as amended by
2014-07-01, at res. MSC.320(89), to be replaced with equipment
latest by 2019- complying with the amended Code. Guidelines,
07-01. MSC.1/Circ.1392, for evaluation and replacement
has been developed.
LSA Code 4.4.7.6 2013-01-01 All cargo vessels and New para.s 4, .5 and .6 are inserted giving require-
(new sub-para.s (expected) passenger vessels. Life- ments to hook stability, locking devices and if
.4, .5 and .6) boat release mechanisms. provided, hydrostatic interlocks.

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2-Amendments that enter into force in 2013,including 2013-07-01.(Continued)

Convention/ Regulation Date of entry Applicable to Subject

Code into force
LSA Code 4.4.7.6 (new 2013-01-01 Cargo vessels and More design criteria for lifeboat release gear
sub-para.s .and (expected) passenger vessels, mechanisms (release criteria, hydrostatic interlocks,
renumbering) keel-laid >= 2013-01-01. operation of the release mechanisms, reset
Lifeboat release process
mechanisms. etc.). The paragraph 4.4.7.6 is amended with new
para.s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15 and 16. The existing
IMSBC Code Appendix 1 2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, paragraphs
In Appendix.11,to .9 are renumbered.
Individual schedules of solid bulk
(expected) GT >= 500. cargoes, some schedules have been modified and
Formal effective some new schedules have been introduced. The
date. most important new schedule is Wood products -
general, classified as a Group B cargo.
MARPOL Annex IV (sew- 2013-01-01 Passenger vessels, Annex IV has been amended introducing Special
age), Reg. 1, 11 (expected) contract date >= 2016- Area (the Baltic Sea) regulating the discharge of
& 12 To be complied 01-01. This regulation sewage from passenger ships. Discharge is pro-
with from applies if building con- hibited in this area except for ships that have an
2016-01-01. tract >= 2016-01-01, or operative approved sewage treatment plant (STP),
in the absence of building type approved to the new standard, Res. MEPC....
contract, if keel-laid (to be adopted).
>= 2016-01-01. Delivery
date is not relevant in this
respect.
MARPOL Annex IV (sew- 2013-01-01 Passenger vessels, Annex IV has been amended introducing Special
age), Reg. 1, 11 (expected) contract date <= 2015- Area (the Baltic Sea) regulating the discharge of
& 12 To be complied 12-31. This regulation sewage from passenger ships. Discharge is pro-
with from applies if building hibited in this area except for ships that have an
2016-01-01. contract <= 2015-12-31 operative approved sewage treatment plant (STP),
and if delivery type approved to the new standard, Res. MEPC....
>= 2018-01-01. Keel- (to be adopted).
laying date is not relevant
in this respect.
MARPOL Annex IV (sew- 2013-01-01 Passenger vessels, Annex IV has been amended introducing Special
age), Reg. 1, 11 (expected) contract date <= 2015- Area (the Baltic Sea) regulating the discharge of
& 12 To be complied 12-31. This regulation sewage from passenger ships. Discharge is pro-
with from applies if building hibited in this area except for ships that have an
2018-01-01. contract <= 2015-12-31 operative approved sewage treatment plant (STP),
and if delivery date type approved to the new standard, Res. MEPC....
<= 2017-12-31. (to be adopted).
MARPOL Annex V 2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, HSC/ Annex V has been revised further, limiting the
(revised) (expected) DSC and passenger discharge of garbage. The Garbage Record Book
vessels. form has been updated accordingly.
MARPOL Annex VI, Reg. 2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, HSC/ The designation of the US Caribbean Sea Emission
13.6, 14.3 & (expected) DSC and passenger Control Area (ECA) for NOx and SOx. The sulphur
14.4.4. vessels. Vessels trading in (SOx) requirements within this ECA take effect
US Caribbean Sea Emis- on 2014-01-01, as per MEPC.1/Circ.755. Ships
sion Control Area. powered by propulsion boilers as described in
Reg.14.4.4 are exempted from the North America
and US Caribbean Sea ECA SOx requirements until
2020-01-01.
MARPOL Annex VI, Ch. 4 2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, HSC/ New chapter introducing mandatory energy effi-
(new Ch.) (expected) DSC and passenger ciency measures.
vessels, GT >= 400.

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2-Amendments that enter into force in 2013,including 2013-07-01.(Continued)

Convention/ Regulation Date of entry Applicable to Subject

Code into force
MARPOL Annex VI, Ch. 2013-01-01 Cargo vessels, Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) to be cal-
4. Reg. 20 & 21 (expected) GT >= 2000, contract culated for certain cargo vessels. Applicable for:
(new Ch. & Reg) date >= 2013-01-01. This bulk carriers, gas carriers, tankers, container ships,
regulation applies if general cargo ships, refrigerated cargo carriers
build- and combination carriers with specified DWT as
ing contract >= 2013- described in the regulation text.
01-01, or in the absence
of building contract, if
keel-laid >= 2013-07-01,
or in any case if delivery
date >= 2015-01-01. The
regulations also applies
MARPOL Annex VI, Ch. 2013-01-01 to
All cargo vessels, HSC/ Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
4 Reg. 22 (new (expected) DSC and passenger to be developed and kept on board. This may be
Ch. & Reg.) At initial survey vessels, GT >= 400. incorporated in the ISM documentation.
before the new
ship is put in
service, or at
first intermedi-
ate or renewal
survey after the
enter into force
date for existing
vessels.
MARPOL Annex VI, 2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, HSC/ International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate
Appendix VIII (expected) DSC and passenger introduced.
(new appendix) vessels. International
Energy Efficiency Certifi-
cate.
SOLAS V/19.2.2.3.4 2013-07-01 Cargo vessels, Bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS)
(new sub- (expected) keel-laid <= 2011-06-30, required and shall be in operation whenever the
para.3.4) First safety GT >= 500, GT <= 2999. ship is underway at sea.
equipment
survey after.
SOLAS V/19.2.10.3 2013-07-01 Bulk carriers, gas carriers Electronic Chart Display and Information System
(new sub- (expected) and non-tanker/ -bulk (ECDIS) required, i.e. no longer only an option, it
para.10.3) cargo vessels, has become mandatory
keel-laid >= 2013-07-01,
GT >= 10000.

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