IMO MSC 84 REPORT. Lloyd s Register report on the 84th session of IMO Maritime Safety Committee (7 16 May 2008) 23 rd May 2008

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1 IMO MSC 84 REPORT Lloyd s Register report on the 84th session of IMO Maritime Safety Committee (7 16 May 2008) 23 rd May 2008 Hot Topics: - Amendments to SOLAS, HSC Code and other mandatory instruments (Section 1) - LRIT (Section 4) - Definition of bulk carrier not concluded (Section 9) - Summary of decisions (Section 19)

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3 Contents Error! Boo 1. Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments (Agenda item 3) 8 (Amendment to SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-4 (Emergency towing arrangement on tankers renamed as Emergency towing arrangements and procedures )) 8 (New SOLAS regulation II-1/3-9 (Means of embarkation and disembarkation from ships)) 8 (Amendment to SOLAS Chapter II-1 (Regulation 35-1) and II-2 (Regulation 20) - (Drainage of fire-fighting water)) 9 (Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/10 to require all carbon dioxide systems to have two separate releasing controls) 9 (Draft Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/19.4 (editorial nature)) 10 (Amendments to SOLAS Regulation III/6.2.2, III/ and IV/7.1.3 (AIS SART)) 10 (Amendments to the 1988 Protocol of the SOLAS Convention (AIS SART)) 10 (Amendments to the 1994 HSC Code (AIS SART)) 10 (Amendments to the 2000 HSC Code (AIS SART)) 10 (Amendment to the SOLAS Chapter XI-1 (The code of the international standards and recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident)) 10 (Amendments to the Guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers (resolution A.744 (18))) 11 (Amendments to the IMDG Code and MARPOL Annex III) 11 (New Code of the International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (Casualty Investigation Code) and the related amendments to SOLAS Chapter XI-1 to make the Code mandatory) 11 Appendix to the SOLAS 88 Protocol forms of Certificates 11 RECTIFICATION OF EDITORIAL ERRORS Measures to enhance maritime security (Agenda item 4) Goal-based new ship construction standards (Agenda item 5) 12 (General framework of the GBS) LRIT-related matters (Agenda item 6) 12 (Survey & Certification) 13 (Type approval) 13 (Transmission interval) 13 (Entry into force) Safety of navigation (report of the fifty-third session of the Sub- Committee) (Agenda item 7) 14 (MSC circular on the Unified Interpretations of COLREG) 14 External Affairs 23 May of 32

4 6. Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers (report of the twelfth session of the Sub-Committee) (Agenda item 8) 14 SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED MANDATORY REQUIREMENT EMANATING FROM DSC (Draft amendments to the SOLAS Convention (for approval at this session subject to the final adoption at the next session of the Committee)) 14 A set of regulations for the mandatory introduction of the BC Code (IMSBC Code) 14 (Proposed adoption of Mandatory BC Code (The Mandatory International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo (IMSBC) Code) (for approval at this session subject to the final adoption at the next session of the Committee)) 14 (Draft amendments to the International Code for the Safety Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High level Radio Active Wastes on board Ships (INF Code) (for approval at this session subject to the final adoption at the next session of the Committee)) 15 SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED NON-MANDATORY REQUIREMENT EMANATING FROM DSC (MSC.1/Circ on Amendments to the Revised Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide)) 15 (MSC.1/Circ on revised Recommendations on safety of personnel during container securing operations) 15 (MSC.1/Circ on Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo holds) 15 (MSC.1/Circ Circular on Recommendation on the use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo transport units) 15 (MSC.1/Circ on Document of compliance with the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods under the provisions of regulation II-2/19 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended and of regulation 7.17 of HSC Code 2000, as amended) 16 OTHER DECISION REGARDING OUTCOME OF DSC (Free downloading of the text of the IMDG Code from IMO public website) 16 (Consideration on the Cargo Safe Access Plan) Fire protection (report of the fifty-second session of the Sub- Committee) (Agenda item 9) 16 SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED MANDATORY REQUIREMENT EMANATING FROM FP PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION 16 (Reg. II-2/ Containment of fire - Protection of openings in fireresisting divisions (doors with three-sided frames)) 17 (Reg. II-2/ Containment of fire - Ventilation systems (ventilation duct be of steel or equivalent)) 17 (Reg. II-2/ Containment of fire - Ventilation systems (Fire damper at both end)) 17 (Reg. II-2/1 and II-2/19 - Carriage of dangerous goods (Note to table 1 and 2 and entire table 19.3)) 18 - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE HSC CODE 18 External Affairs 23 May of 32

5 (Paragraph7.6.7 Fire Safety Ventilation (ventilation duct be of steel or equivalent)) 18 (Paragraph Fire safety note 1 to table 17.1 and entire table (Application of the requirements of section to different classes of dangerous goods except solid dangerous goods in bulk)) 18 SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED NON-MANDATORY REQUIREMENT EMANATING FROM FP (MSC.1/Circ on Revised Guidelines for the approval of equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS for machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms MSC/Circ. 848) 18 (MSC.1/Circ on Guidelines for the approval of fixed pressure water spraying and water based fire-extinguishing systems for cabin balconies) 18 (Resolution MSC.265 (84) - Revised Assembly Resolution A.800 (19) - Revised Guidelines for Approval of Equivalent Sprinkler Systems) 19 (Editorial corrections to circular MSC/Circ.1165) 19 (MSC.1/Circ on Revised guidelines for the approval of fixed aerosol fireextinguishing systems equivalent to fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS 74, for machinery spaces (annex to circular MSC/Circ.1007)) 19 (MSC.1/Circ on Guidelines for high expansion foam using inside air for the protection of Machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms) 20 (MSC.1/Circ on Guidelines for the approval of fixed water-based firefighting systems for ro-ro spaces and special category spaces equivalent that referred to in resolution A. 123(V)) 20 (MSC.1/Circ on Interpretation of FTP Code A fire door of marginally larger dimensions than a fire-tested fire door) 20 (MSC.1/Circ on Guidelines for evaluation of fire risk of external areas on passenger ships which contains the following part) 20 (MSC.1/Circ on the Unified interpretation on the number and arrangement of portable extinguishers) 21 (MSC.1/Circ on the Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2) Bulk liquids and gases (report of the twelfth session of the Sub- Committee) (Agenda item 10) Ship design and equipment (urgent matters emanating from the fiftyfirst session of the Sub-Committee) (Agenda item 11) 23 SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED MANDATORY REQUIREMENT EMANATING FROM DE (Draft Amendments to the LSA Code) 23 SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED NON-MANDATORY REQUIREMENT EMANATING FROM DE (Resolution MSC.266 (84) on Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships 2008) 23 (The test procedures in the revised recommendation on testing life-saving appliances (Resolution MSC.81 (70))) 24 (MSC.1/Circ on Interim Recommendation on conditions for authorization of service providers for lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear) 24 External Affairs 23 May of 32

6 (MSC.1/Circ on Guidance on wearing immersion suits in totally enclosed lifeboats) 24 (MSC.1/Circ on Guideline for corrosion protection of permanent means of access arrangement) 25 OTHERS 25 (IACS UI SC 222 Performance standard for protective coatings) 25 (Definition of a bulk carrier) Training and watchkeeping (urgent matters emanating from the thirtyninth session of the Sub-Committee) (Agenda item 12) 26 (Schedule for the comprehensive review of the STCW Convention/Code) General cargo ship safety (Agenda item 13) Role of the human element (Agenda item 15) 26 ISSUES RELATED TO ISM CODE 26 (Seafarer safety representatives) 27 (Extension of SMC) 27 PROPOSED DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED GUIDELINES ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ISM CODE BY ADMINISTRATIONS (RESOLUTION A.913 (22)) 27 (Interim ISM Certificate) 27 (Transfer of Flag & RO) Formal safety assessment (Agenda item 16) Technical assistance sub-programme in maritime safety and security (Agenda item 18) Implementation of instruments and related matters (Agenda item 19) 28 (Building contract date) Work programme (Agenda item 22) 28 (COMSAR Sub-Committee) 28 (DE Sub-Committee) 28 (DSC Sub-Committee) 28 (FP Sub-Committee) 29 (FSI Sub-Committee) 29 (NAV Sub-Committee) 29 (SLF Sub-Committee) 29 (STW Sub-Committee) 29 (Reduction of the meeting week in the current IMO biannual budget) Any other business (Agenda item 23) 29 (Updates of AIS after 2004 MARPOL Amendment) 29 External Affairs 23 May of 32

7 18. Next session of the Committee Summary of the decision 30 List of mandatory resolutions introduced in this report 30 List of Non mandatory Resolutions and & Circulars introduced in this report 30 List of draft amendments to the mandatory instrument approved at MSC 84, which will be adopted at MSC 85 (Dec 2008) introduced in this report 31 External Affairs 23 May of 32

8 The 84 th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee was held from 7th to 16th May, 2008 in London. The outcome relevant to the work of Lloyd s Register is summarised below. 1. Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments (Agenda item 3) The following amendments were adopted, which will enter into force on 1 January (Amendment to SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-4 (Emergency towing arrangement on tankers renamed as Emergency towing arrangements and procedures )) Background: By this amendment, the title of the regulation will be changed as Emergency towing arrangements and procedures. As the new title indicates, the revised text includes the procedure for emergency towing that applies to not only tankers but all other types of ships, including passenger ships. Guidelines for the development of the emergency towing procedure were also developed and approved by the Committee. Application: All ships of 500 tons and over engaged on international voyages and passenger ships engaged on international voyages regardless of the tonnage. Implication: Shipowners will be required to develop the ship-specific emergency towing procedures for all ships, which may be a part of the shipboard SMS. Strict timescales are given for the development of these procedures. (New SOLAS regulation II-1/3-9 (Means of embarkation and disembarkation from ships)) Background: Ships constructed on or after 1 st January 2010 will be required to be provided with means of embarkation on and disembarkation from ships for use in port and in port related operations unless the Administration deems that compliance with a particular provision is unreasonable or impractical due to the design or trading pattern of the ship. Further, all ships, including existing ships are to be inspected in accordance with the Guidelines for the Construction, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection of Accommodation Ladders and Gangways. It was intention of the Committee to approve the guidelines together with the adoption of the SOLAS Regulation, however, there were still substantial issues needed to be solved prior to the approval. For this reason, the Committee, while adopted the final text of the new SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-9, tasked the DE Sub-Committee to further review the Guidelines. Application: All ships of 500 tons and over engaged on international voyages and passenger ships engaged on international voyages regardless of the tonnage. The inspection requirements apply to existing ships. Implication: Ships will have to be equipped with embarkation ladder as a part of the SOLAS requirements, which will have to meet specification given in the guideline. The External Affairs 23 May of 32

9 guideline will provide maintenance and survey requirements so that it will affect not only initial delivery but also ongoing maintenance/survey works. (Amendment to SOLAS Chapter II-1 (Regulation 35-1) and II-2 (Regulation 20) - (Drainage of fire-fighting water)) Background: Following a casualty (the capsizing of the passenger ferry Al-Salam Boccaccio 98 in February 2006 owing to the accumulated fire-fighting water), an improved drainage arrangement will be required. Ships with fixed pressure water spray systems in vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces will be required to provide means (i.e., fixed structure) to ensure that large qualities of water will not accumulate when these systems are operated. In the original proposal, the amendments had consisted of: Regulation II-1/35-1 (Bilge pumping requirement) on bilge pump capacity; and Regulation II-2/20 (Protection of vehicle, special category and Ro-ro spaces) on scupper arrangement However, it came to the attention of the Committee that there are already amendments made to Reg. II-1/35 by resolution (MSC. 194(80), which is open to notification of the objection until 1 July The Secretariat expressed concerns that until the previous amendment is settled, it was not possible to adopt another amendment to this regulation. For this reason, as well as noting that the intent of the regulation may be covered by Regulation II-2/20 only, the Committee decided to adopt amendment to Regulation II-2/20 only at this session. Application: The requirements will be applicable to both existing and new Ro-ro ships constructed on or after 1 January 2010 (For existing ships, only a part of requirement, i.e., requirement relevant to the means to prevent blockage of the drainage arrangement will be applicable which is to be done by the first survey after 1 January 2010). Implication: There will be change in ship s design. Shipowners are especially required to set up a plan for retrofitting the means for preventing blockage arrangements arrangement. Further, guidelines are currently under development by FP & SLF Sub- Committees. The Committee agreed that these guidelines are to be finalized at FP 53 in order to provide necessary advance notification to the concerned parties prior to the entry into force of the requirement. (Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/10 to require all carbon dioxide systems to have two separate releasing controls) Background: It was recognized that the existence of many single control systems presented an unacceptable level of risk to crew personnel. In view of the above, IMO developed amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/10, to require all carbon dioxide systems to have two separate releasing controls. Application: Existing ships (constructed before 1 October 1994) will have to comply with the above amendments by completion of the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 January Implication: Arrangement of major modification to the existing fleet will be required. External Affairs 23 May of 32

10 (Draft Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/19.4 (editorial nature)) Background: At its seventy-fifth session, the Committee adopted the revised IMDG Code, as set out in resolution MSC.122 (75), and made it mandatory by the amendments to Chapter VII of the SOLAS Convention, as set out in resolution MSC.123 (75). The Committee at its seventy-sixth session adopted the amendments to the SOLAS Convention and the other IMO Instruments, associated to the amendments to Chapter VII of the Convention for making the IMDG Code mandatory, as set out in resolution MSC.134 (76). For this reason, reference made to SOLAS Chapter VII should be modified in order to make a correct reference. Application: Ships engaged on international voyages (500 tons or over for cargo ships / regardless of tonnage for passenger ships) that carry dangerous goods as defined by the IMDG Code onboard as cargo. Implication: None (Amendments to SOLAS Regulation III/6.2.2, III/ and IV/7.1.3 (AIS SART)) (Amendments to the 1988 Protocol of the SOLAS Convention (AIS SART)) (Amendments to the 1994 HSC Code (AIS SART)) (Amendments to the 2000 HSC Code (AIS SART)) Background: By these amendments, SOLAS ships and High Speed Craft will be required to provide either a (GMDSS) Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) that responses to navigational radar, or an AIS Search and Rescue Transponder (AIS SART) that responses to AIS on each side of the ship (for ships between 300 and 499 tons only one is required). For Ro-ro passenger ships one SART or AIS SART is required for every 4 liferafts. Application: All ships of 300 tons and over engaged on international voyages, all High Speed Craft over 500 tons and passenger ships engaged on international voyages regardless of the tonnage. Implication: Shipbuilders/shipowners must choose which SART to install for a new ship. (Amendment to the SOLAS Chapter XI-1 (The code of the international standards and recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident)) Background: By the amendment to SOLAS, a new regulation XI-1/6 was introduced to make the code of the international standards and recommended practices for safety investigation into marine casualty or marine incident mandatory (The Code will be adopted as a separate resolution). Although the matter is primarily for enhancement/improvement of casualty investigation, one key issue is protection of the rights of seafarers. The United States expressed reservation to the Regulation. In order not to hinder the adoption of other regulations which were to be adopted at this session, this regulation was adopted under a separate MSC Resolution. Application: To national Administrations. Implication: Rigorous implementation of casualty investigation will contribute to the enhancement of safety at sea. External Affairs 23 May of 32

11 (Amendments to the Guidelines on the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers (resolution A.744 (18))) Background: These are mandatory guidelines for the Enhanced Survey Programme required under SOLAS Reg. IX-1/2. The amendments were developed based upon IACS Unified Requirements UR Z10.2 (Hull surveys of bulk carriers) and various other proposals made to the DE Sub-Committee. The new amendments are limited to part B of the guidelines (for Bulk carriers) which include: - Surveys for double-side skin bulk carriers - Replacement of the following annexes based upon IACS UR Z10.5 (Hull Surveys of Double Skin Bulk Carriers) Annex 8 (Recommended Procedures for Thickness Measurements) Annex 9 (Guidelines for Technical Assessment in Conjunction with the Planning of Enhanced Surveys for Bulk Carriers) Annex 10 (Requirements for Extent of Thickness Measurement at Areas of Substantial Corrosion. Periodical Survey of Bulk Carriers within the Cargo Area) Application: To bulk carriers to which ESP programme is applicable. (All bulk carriers of 500 gt or above engaged on international voyages) Implication: Shipowners are to incorporate amendments in their plans and procedures. (Amendments to the IMDG Code and MARPOL Annex III) Background: In response to the amendment made to the UN Code, the IMDG Code wre amended. Application: Ships that carry IMDG (International voyages (500 tons or over for cargo ships / regardless of tonnage for passenger ships) or MARPOL Annex III (All ships all voyages) cargoes. Implication: Carriage requirements (location/segregation etc) in carrying dangerous goods on board will be affected. The amendments introduced the mandatory training of shore side personnel. The implementation and verification of this requirement will require further clarification. (New Code of the International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (Casualty Investigation Code) and the related amendments to SOLAS Chapter XI-1 to make the Code mandatory) By the amendments made to SOLAS Chapter XI-1/6 this Code will be mandatory from 1 January (See above paragraph on SOLAS Reg. XI-1/6) Appendix to the SOLAS 88 Protocol forms of Certificates Necessary amendments were made in order to indicate installation of AIS-SART in form E. The new certificate form will be used upon the first renewal of the certificates. RECTIFICATION OF EDITORIAL ERRORS The IMO Secretariat brought attention (MSC 84/3/5) of the Committee that Regulation 5-1 Material safety data sheets adopted by Resolution MSC. 239 (83) has problems, i.e., while the Regulation applies to carriage of MARPOL Annex I cargo and bunker fuel as External Affairs 23 May of 32

12 cargo in bulk, in general the Chapter VI of the SOLAS Convention is not applicable to cargoes transported in bulk. The rectification of these editorial errors started a substantial debate whether it applies to all ships and whether it applies to bunker fuel for the propulsion of these ships. Owing to the diversities of the opinion, the Committee was not able to rectify the text in accordance with the procedure proposed by the Secretariat. Noting the regulation comes into force on 1 July 2009: - the Secretariat will prepare draft revised text for approval at MSC 85 (December 2008), based upon the decision made at MSC 76; - the Secretariat will prepare draft MSC Circular as to how to apply present SOLAS Reg. VI/ The revised text will be adopted at MSC 86 (May 2009). 2. Measures to enhance maritime security (Agenda item 4) Documents submitted under this agenda item were forwarded to the working group scheduled to convene at MSC 85 for in depth consideration. 3. Goal-based new ship construction standards (Agenda item 5) The Committee considered the report of the Working Group on Goal-Based Standards at MSC 83 (part 2)(MSC 84/5), the interim progress report of the Pilot Panel (MSC 84/5/2), the report of the Correspondence Group on Goal-Based Standards (MSC 84/5/3) and any relevant submissions regarding goal-based standards by Governments and international Organisations. The trial application of GBS Tier III - Verification is being progressed by the Pilot Panel with the assistance of IACS CSR for the submission to MSC 85, thus, MSC did not address this issue at this session. (General framework of the GBS) It was agreed that this session of the Committee would be devoted to GBS framework and possible way forward, e.g. safety level approach (SLA). However, those States which were not in favour of SLA as a single approach focused the debate on the understanding of the GBS framework only. After 5 years of GBS development it was acknowledged that different participant have different understanding what GBS means to IMO rule development process, where IMO regulations, class rules and industry standards fit outside the prescriptive approach. The Working Group produced the Generic Guidelines for developing [IMO] Goal-based standards, outlining and clarifying various terminology used, e.g. GBS, Functional Requirements, Goals, Verification of compliance, etc. The discussion was helpful to get the participants on the same level of understanding. The Committee agreed to the establishment of the Correspondence Group to finalise the Generic Guidelines. The Committee has set out the plan for future development of GBS in IMO. 4. LRIT-related matters (Agenda item 6) The Committee considered the progress made during the intercessional meetings of the ad hoc LRIT Group (MSC 84/6/1) and other submissions made to this session. The Committee adopted revised performance standards (MSC. 263 (84)), Guidance on the Survey and Certification of Compliance of Ships with the Requirement to Transmit LRIT External Affairs 23 May of 32

13 Information (MSC.1/Circ. 1257) and other relevant instrument to assist timely introduction of LRIT. The following were the major issues raised during MSC 84. (Survey & Certification) Many delegation supported statement made by IACS that requirement of LRIT is not installing a new device but verification of the functional requirement. However, it was also noted that the present SOLAS Regulation is given in a different manner. At this session, the Committee agreed that the conformance test is to be done by Application Service Providers (ASP). (Type approval) The Ad Hoc Group proposed omission of the type approval requirement, having considered the matter in depth in the Working Group, the Committee agreed three schemes for type approval, which is given in MSC.1/Circ mentioned above. Basically, any equipment type approved under SOLAS Chapter IV will not be required to be re-type approved when such equipment is used for the transmission of the data required for LRIT. (Transmission interval) While LRIT performance standard MSC.210 (82) requires transmitting data every 6 hours, there was a proposal to extend the intervals to every 12 hours. After lengthy discussion in the plenary and the discussion in the Working Group, the Committee agreed to maintain current 6 hour s interval, which is given in the revised performance standard (MSC. 263 (84)). (Entry into force) While many delegation expressed difficulties to meet the deadline for the implementation (31 December 2008), no specific conclusion was made at this session with regard to any possible extension. Implications: While the decision was not clear, it seems that the Committee was in general agreement that LRIT requirements could be regarded as functional requirements. In other words, it will not require specific type approval and survey & certification scheme that apply to other ship-borne navigational equipment given in SOLAS Chapter V. However, all these interpretations are currently up to each flag Administration, as Resolutions & Circulars adopted/approved at this session of the Committee have conflicts with the SOLAS requirement. Application: To ships required to install LRIT. (All new (built on or after 31 st December, 2008) and existing ship types (including high-speed craft) (passenger regardless of tonnage/cargo 300 tons or more), and mobile offshore drilling units. For ships built before 31 st December, 2008: when certified for operation in Sea Areas A1 and A2 not later than the first Radio Survey held after 31st December, 2008; when certified for operation in Sea Areas A1, A2 and A3 not later than the first Radio Survey held after 31st December, 2008; and when certified for operation in Sea Areas A1, A2, A3 and A4 not later than the first Radio Survey held after 1st July, External Affairs 23 May of 32

14 5. Safety of navigation (report of the fifty-third session of the Sub- Committee) (Agenda item 7) (MSC circular on the Unified Interpretations of COLREG) The Committee approved the MSC Circular (MSC.1/Circ. 1260). The circular provides interpretations on: - Not Under Command (UNC) lights and Restricted Ability to Manoeuvre (RAM) lights NUC all-around red lights may be used as part of RAM lights provided the vertical and horizontal distances required by COLREG 72 are complied with and the electrical system is arranged so; - Horizontal positioning and spacing of lights the term near the side is interpreted as being a distance of not more than 10% of the breath of the vessel inboard from the side, up to a maximum of 1 metre. - Horizontal sectors In order to comply with the 1 mile requirement in 9 (b)(ii), the all-round lights shall be screened less than 180 degrees, however, if a light source is not a point but has a certain extension, it may be accepted that allround lights are screened up to 180 degrees. The circular is intended for the application to ships constructed on or after 1 January Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers (report of the twelfth session of the Sub-Committee) (Agenda item 8) SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED MANDATORY REQUIREMENT EMANATING FROM DSC 12 (Draft amendments to the SOLAS Convention (for approval at this session subject to the final adoption at the next session of the Committee)) A set of regulations for the mandatory introduction of the BC Code (IMSBC Code) Draft amendments to the SOLAS Convention Chapters VI for the mandatory introduction of the BC Code and editorial amendment for these amendments in chapter II-1, II-2, IX, XI-2 and XII were approved by the Committee. Most of the amendments are owing to the deletion of trimming requirement from SOLAS Chapter VI and insert it into the draft mandatory BC Code, which requires re-numbering of the SOLAS regulations in chapter VI and subsequent editorial corrections in regulations in other chapters which refers to chapter VI. (Proposed adoption of Mandatory BC Code (The Mandatory International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo (IMSBC) Code) (for approval at this session subject to the final adoption at the next session of the Committee)) The Committee, in general, approved the draft text of the IMSBC Code subject to the further discussion at DSC 13 prior to the final adoption at MSC 85. A proposal made to this session to the Committee concerning amendment to section 1 in order to keep the IMSBC Code align with the IMDG Code were referred to DSC 13. Background: IMO has been working to revise the BC Code with a view to make the Code mandatory. It is intended that: External Affairs 23 May of 32

15 Voluntary implementation 1 st January 2009 Mandatory implementation 1 st January 2011 Implications: Shipbuilders, shipowners and ship managers are invited to note the above development. Mandatory application will have significant impact, for example, Owing to the segregation requirements, coal will not be allowed to be stored in a cargo hold if the adjacent fuel tanks are heated. If the ship intends to carry DRI (B), an installation for nitrogen inerting system (portable or permanent nitrogen gas generator or nitrogen bottles) must be provided. (Draft amendments to the International Code for the Safety Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High level Radio Active Wastes on board Ships (INF Code) (for approval at this session subject to the final adoption at the next session of the Committee)) Background: Regulation , and 11.1 will be revised. These amendments are editorial changes as a result of mandatory introduction of the BC Code. There is no implication out of this amendment. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED NON-MANDATORY REQUIREMENT EMANATING FROM DSC 12 (MSC.1/Circ on Amendments to the Revised Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide)) This amendment to the guide is necessary to align the guide with the amendments being made to the IMDG Code. Member Governments are invited to bring these amendments to the revised EmS Guide to the attention of all concerned parties noting that amendment is expected to enter into force on 1 January Its provisions may be applied on a voluntary basis from 1 st January (MSC.1/Circ on revised Recommendations on safety of personnel during container securing operations) The circular requests containership owners and designers to address the dangers associated with container securing operations and urged to use and to develop container securing systems which are safe by design, with the aim of eliminating the need for container top work, work in other equally hazardous locations, or the handling by crew or dock workers of heavy and unwieldy securing equipment. (MSC.1/Circ on Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo holds) This recommendation is applicable to the fumigation of solid bulk cargoes, therefore will supplement the BC Code and the Grain Code. This updates MSC/Circ. 612 as amended MSC/Circ.689 and MSC/Circ. 746 with regard to the use of pesticides in cargo holds. Other aspects of the previous MSC circulars are still valid. (MSC.1/Circ Circular on Recommendation on the use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo transport units) This recommendation is applicable to the fumigation of the dangerous goods in package, therefore will supplement the IMDG Code. This updates MSC/Circ. 612 as External Affairs 23 May of 32

16 amended MSC/Circ.689 and MSC/Circ. 746 with regard to the use of pesticides in cargo holds. Other aspects of the previous MSC circulars are still valid. (MSC.1/Circ on Document of compliance with the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods under the provisions of regulation II-2/19 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended and of regulation 7.17 of HSC Code 2000, as amended) This circular is on the Document of Compliance with the special requirements for ship carrying dangerous goods under the provision of Regulation II-2/19 and Regulation 7.17 of the HSC Code. OTHER DECISION REGARDING OUTCOME OF DSC 12 (Free downloading of the text of the IMDG Code from IMO public website) The Committee, in general, agreed the proposal of the DSC Sub-Committee i.e., to make the complete text of the IMDG Code be freely downloadable from the internet, taking into account that the UN Recommendations on transport of dangerous goods are freely downloadable. However, noted that the matter will bring substantial impact to the IMP Printing Fund which supports Technical Co-operation Programmes. Therefore, it was decided to discuss this issue d by Technical Co-operation Committee and the final decision should be made by Council and Assembly. (Consideration on the Cargo Safe Access Plan) The committee agreed to refer the consideration on the Revised Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual and the associated draft MSC circular as well as the draft amendments to the CSS Code concerning Cargo Safe Access Plan (CSAP) to SLF Fire protection (report of the fifty-second session of the Sub- Committee) (Agenda item 9) SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED MANDATORY REQUIREMENT EMANATING FROM FP 52 The following proposed amendments to mandatory instruments were approved, subject to the final adoption at MSC PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION (Reg. II-2/ and II-2/ Fire-fighting - Fire-fighter s outfits (recharge of emergency breathing apparatus for passenger ships)) Background: FP 52 reviewed requirements for the spare breathing charge given in SOLAS Reg.II-2/ agreed new text of Reg utilizing the high pressure system to 1200 per Breathing Apparatus set. Application: This proposed amendment is intended to apply to new passenger ships with 36 passengers or more on the date set by the IMO. External Affairs 23 May of 32

17 Implication: Instead of requiring spare two spare charges per one emergency breathing apparatus, recharging arrangement will be required. It might be practical solution for shipowners. (Reg. II-2/ Containment of fire - Protection of openings in fire-resisting divisions (doors with three-sided frames)) Background: The following is the summary of the amendment: - Gap under door shall be less than 12mm & non-combustible sill shall be installed under the door. - Doors approved without the sill being part of the frame shall be installed such that the gap under the door shall not exceed 25 mm. - Doors approved A class without the sill being part of the frame shall be installed so that the gap under the door does not exceed 12 mm and a non-combustible sill shall be installed under the door such that floor covering do not extend beneath the closed door. Doors approved as B class without the sill being part of the frame shall be installed such that the gap under the door does not exceed 25 mm. Application: These requirements will be applied to new ships and doors of existing ship which will be installed (replaced) on or after the date decided by the Committee. Implication: New Fire doors will need to meet the new requirement. (Reg. II-2/ Containment of fire - Ventilation systems (ventilation duct be of steel or equivalent)) Background: FP 52 agreed with the amendment to the SOLAS Reg. II-2/ and the 2000 HSC Code paragraph for requiring that ventilation duct to be steel or equivalent with some exceptions given therein. Application: New ships, including High Speed Craft. Implication: Shipbuilders and manufacturers of fire dampers will have to meet the new requirement. (Reg. II-2/ Containment of fire - Ventilation systems (Fire damper at both end)) Background: The FP Sub-Committee prepared a text to expand the requirements of installing fire dampers at the both end of the duct currently imposed to only passenger ships with more than 36 passengers, to passenger ships with not more than 36 passengers and cargo ships. Subsequently, the draft text of the SOLAS Regulation II- 2/ was agreed. No proposal was made with regard to the HSC Code. The Sub- Committee further agreed that these requirements will be applicable to new ships only. Application: New ships. Implication: Shipbuilders and manufacturers of fire dampers will have to meet the new requirement. External Affairs 23 May of 32

18 (Reg. II-2/1 and II-2/19 - Carriage of dangerous goods (Note to table 1 and 2 and entire table 19.3)) Background: The proposal was to update the Note 1 to table 19.1 and 19.2 as well as replace entire table 19.3 with the relevant amendments to regulation 1. The similar amendments were proposed together to chapter 7 of the HSC Code. Application: Ships which carry dangerous goods onboard. Implication: Nominal, as this is primarily solving the inconsistencies among texts. - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE HSC CODE (Paragraph7.6.7 Fire Safety Ventilation (ventilation duct be of steel or equivalent)) Background: FP 52 agreed with the amendment to the SOLAS Reg. II-2/ and the 2000 HSC Code paragraph for requiring that ventilation duct to be steel or equivalent with some exceptions given therein. Application: New ships, including High Speed Craft. Implication: Shipbuilders and manufacturers of fire dampers will have to meet the new requirement. (Paragraph Fire safety note 1 to table 17.1 and entire table (Application of the requirements of section to different classes of dangerous goods except solid dangerous goods in bulk)) Background: The similar amendments were approved for SOLAS Chapter II-2. Members are invited to make final comments to DSC 13 prior to the adoption at MSC 85. Application: Ships which carry dangerous goods onboard. Implication: Nominal, as this is primarily solving the inconsistencies among texts. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED NON-MANDATORY REQUIREMENT EMANATING FROM FP 52 (MSC.1/Circ on Revised Guidelines for the approval of equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS for machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms MSC/Circ. 848) The revised guidelines stipulate that fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems for use in machinery spaces of category A and cargo pump-rooms equivalent to fire-extinguishing systems required by SOLAS regulations II-2/10.4 and II-2/10.9 should prove that they have the same reliability which has been identified as significant for the performance of fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems approved under the requirements of the FSS Code chapter 5. In addition, the system should be shown by test to have the capability of extinguishing a variety of fires that can occur in a ship's engine-room. (MSC.1/Circ on Guidelines for the approval of fixed pressure water spraying and water based fire-extinguishing systems for cabin balconies) The Sub-Committee, having recognized the need for guidelines for fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing systems for cabin balconies, taking into account the External Affairs 23 May of 32

19 amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 and the FSS Code adopted by resolutions MSC.216 (82) and MSC.217 (82), had prepared the draft MSC circular for approval by MSC 83. However, MSC 83 did not approve the draft circular, instead, it returned the draft guidelines to FP 52, which was approved by the Committee at this session.. The following is the major change made to the circular by FP 52: - Conduct free burn test with wind twice - Conduct free burn test without wind twice - Conduct activation of system 30 seconds less than time determined in free burn - Change the table top to 2mm thick steel plate Application: The guidelines are intended to be applied to the system installed on or after 1 July (Resolution MSC.265 (84) - Revised Assembly Resolution A.800 (19) - Revised Guidelines for Approval of Equivalent Sprinkler Systems) This resolution gives guidelines on the equivalent sprinkler systems that must have the same characteristics which have been identified as significant to the performance and reliability of automatic sprinkler systems approved under the requirements of the SOLAS Regulation II-2 and the FSS Code. Application: The guideline will not be retroactively applied. The guidelines will apply to new type approval on or after 1 July The type approval given to the existing product will be continued to be valid for another 6 years. Equipment already installed onboard the ship will not be required to comply with revised guidelines, so far as the system is serviceable. In other words, replacement of broken parts of the system will not require new approval, while replacement of the whole system requires the system type approved in accordance with the new guidelines. (Editorial corrections to circular MSC/Circ.1165) Editorial amendments were made to MSC/Circular Revised Guidelines for the Approval of Equivalent Water-Based Fire-Extinguishing Systems for Machinery Spaces and Cargo Pump-Rooms. IACS Unified Interpretations on this matter were taken into consideration. Application: The revised guidelines are intended to be applied for ship constructed on or after the date of the approval of the circular. (MSC.1/Circ on Revised guidelines for the approval of fixed aerosol fireextinguishing systems equivalent to fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS 74, for machinery spaces (annex to circular MSC/Circ.1007)) Fixed aerosol fire-extinguishing systems for use in machinery spaces of category A equivalent to fire-extinguishing systems required by SOLAS regulation II-2/10.5 should prove that they have the same reliability which has been identified as significant for the performance of fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems approved under the requirements of the FSS Code, chapter 5. In addition, the system should be shown, by testing according to the guidelines. The reference to the ISO standard ISO ; 2006, Gaseous fire extinguishing systems, physical properties and system design, Part 1: General Requirements in regard to the acceptance criteria for the wood crib fire test were taken into consideration. Application: The guidelines are intended to be applied in approving equivalent waterbased fire-extinguishing systems for machinery spaces and pump rooms from the date External Affairs 23 May of 32

20 of approval of this circular. The amendment made to these guidelines will also be applicable to MSC/Circ (MSC.1/Circ on Guidelines for high expansion foam using inside air for the protection of Machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms) Fixed high expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems using inside air should demonstrate by test that they have the capability of extinguishing a variety of fires, which may occur in a ship s engine-room. Systems complying with these guidelines are not subject to the criteria stated in chapter 6 of the FSS Code. In the course of the development of this guideline, the FP Sub-Committee agreed that the small scale text will not be required as it is covered by the large scale testing. Application: These guidelines apply to fixed high-expansion foam systems using inside air for the protection of machinery spaces in accordance with SOLAS regulation II- 2/ , and cargo pump-rooms in accordance with regulation II-2/ It is intended to be implemented from 1 July 2009 on the contract basis. (Not construction) (MSC.1/Circ on Guidelines for the approval of fixed water-based firefighting systems for ro-ro spaces and special category spaces equivalent that referred to in resolution A. 123(V)) These guidelines should be seen as an alternative to A.123 (V), thus not superseding the resolution. Application: The guideline should apply when approving fixed-based fire-fighting systems for Ro-ro spaces and special category spaces on or after 1 June (MSC.1/Circ on Interpretation of FTP Code A fire door of marginally larger dimensions than a fire-tested fire door) The Committee approved interpretation of the FTP Code concerning a fire door marginally larger dimension than a fire-tested fire door. The FP Sub-Committee continues to develop interpretations for doors substantially larger than fire-tested fire door. Application: As a guideline, the application date is not clearly specified. It is understood that it is applicable to the approval of the fire door after approval of the circular. (MSC.1/Circ on Guidelines for evaluation of fire risk of external areas on passenger ships which contains the following part) This circular consists of two parts. - Design guidelines for the evaluation of fire risk of external areas on passenger ships This part is applicable to new passenger ships, requiring a risk assessment of all external areas, which should be evaluated and, should the results of it show the need, recommending to the designers to either implement mitigation measures, a sample of which is included in the document, or construct the space in accordance with the fire protection requirements applicable to similar internal spaces having same or similar fire risk. Risk assessment and relevant evaluation resulting in additional fire protection requirements should be communicated to the Administration. Although of a recommendatory nature, to be used at the early stage of the design of new passenger ships when determining the fire risk of external areas, it should be noted that as no acceptance criteria being defined, consistency issues may arise and interpretations may be necessary. It should also be noted that to ensure all External Affairs 23 May of 32

21 arrangements are probably described the input of shipowners and ship management companies at that stage would be necessary. Implication: It should be noted that as no acceptance criteria being defined, consistency issues may arise and interpretations may be necessary. It should also be noted that to ensure all arrangements are probably described the input of shipowners and ship management companies at that stage would be necessary. Application: Although of a recommendatory nature, to be used at the early stage of the design of new passenger ships when determining the fire risk of external areas, designers may wish to take this into account - Simplified risk assessment for eternal areas on passenger ships. This is a simplified method for fire risk assessment of external areas on passenger ships, although applicable to all ships and referred to as in Part 1, was mainly intended, as stated therein, to be used whenever an external areas on existing passenger ships is subject to change of use. It should be noted that these guidelines should not be used to evaluate changes to permanent structures such as bulkhead, decks or surface finishes, or to demonstrate compliance with the SOLAS Regulation II- 2/17. The guidelines provide description and identification of a number of items which need to be taken into account in the assessment, some of which are of an operational nature. An evaluation needs to be carried out and mitigation measures to be adopted if necessary. In addition to carrying out the assessment on voluntary basis, a recommendation is also given to document procedures used in carrying them out within the Shipboard Safety Management System. Implication: In addition to carrying out the assessment on voluntary basis, a recommendation is also given to document procedures used in carrying them out within the Shipboard Safety Management System, both issues are affecting shipowners and ship management companies. Application: Mainly intended to be used whenever a risk assessment on external areas on existing passenger ships is carried out. (MSC.1/Circ on the Unified interpretation on the number and arrangement of portable extinguishers) The following is the principal set by the FP Sub-Committee when it developed the interpretation: - The draft circular was developed to provide interpretation used for ships constructed on or after 1 January Although the date 1 July 2002 appears in some places of the circular, this simply refers to the fact that the revised SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the FSS Code entered into that date; - It was intention of the FP Sub-Committee that if a pace is locked when unmanned, portable fire extinguishers required for that particular space may be kept either inside or outside of the space. Paragraph 2.2 and Footnotes were developed to clarify this intent; - Two 6kg portable fire extinguishers can be placed in order to comply with the requirements for the total capacity of 12kg portable fire extinguishers. External Affairs 23 May of 32

22 Further, at MSC 84, the Committee made a further editorial change in order to provide clarity in Ro-ro space/vehicle space. Application: Ship which will be constructed on or after 1 January (MSC.1/Circ on the Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2) The interpretations consist of the following parts: - Portions of open decks utilized for the storage of gas bottles IACS UI SC 214 This is the interpretation on Regulation II-2/4.3 Arrangements for gaseous fuel for domestic purposes. It states: A portion of open deck, recessed into a deck structure, machinery casing, deck house, etc., utilized for the exclusive storage of gas bottles is considered acceptable for the purpose of regulation II-2/4.3 provided that: (1) such a recess has an unobstructed opening, except for small appurtenant structures, such as opening corner radii, small sills, pillars, etc. The opening may be provided with grating walls and door; (2) the depth of such a recess is not greater than 1 m. A portion of open deck meeting the above shall be considered as open deck in applying tables 9.1 to 9.8 of the SOLAS chapter II-2. - Galley Exhaust Ducts IACS UI SC 221 This is the interpretation developed by IACS as IACS UI SC 221, an interpretation of the SOLAS Reg. II-2/ , , and concerning separation of Galley Exhaust Ducts from Spaces. - Nozzle installation for fixed water based local application fire-fighting systems for use in category A machinery spaces MSC/Circ. 913 IACS UI SC 217 This is the interpretation developed by IACS as IACS UI SC 217 concerning Regulation II- 2/ Unified Interpretation for the protection of pipe trunks within the cargo tanks deck area The interpretation concerns the SOLAS Reg. II-2/Regulation II-2/10.8.1: Fixed deck foam fire extinguishing systems and it states that where an enclosed pipe trunk is situated within the cargo tanks deck area, the pipe trunk should be protected by a fixed fire-extinguishing system in accordance with regulation II-2/10.9. The extinguishing system should be operated from a readily accessible position outside the pipe trunk. The pipe trunk is not considered as a part of the cargo tanks deck area, and the area of the pipe trunk need not be included in the calculation of the foam solution rate of supply for the deck foam system required by regulation II-2/10.8. The pipe trunk should be adequately ventilated and protected in accordance with regulations II-2/ and II-2/ Pipe trunks should contain no flammable gas sources other than pipes and flanges. 8. Bulk liquids and gases (report of the twelfth session of the Sub- Committee) (Agenda item 10) The Committee noted the progress made by the BLG Sub-Committee. There was no mandatory/non-mandatory instrument subject to approval of the Committee at this session. External Affairs 23 May of 32

23 9. Ship design and equipment (urgent matters emanating from the fifty-first session of the Sub-Committee) (Agenda item 11) SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED MANDATORY REQUIREMENT EMANATING FROM DE 51 The following proposed amendments to mandatory instruments were approved, subject to the final adoption at MSC 85. (Draft Amendments to the LSA Code) Paragraph Carrying capacity of a free-fall lifeboat Background: Design of free-fall lifeboat seats and seating space has been reviewed by the DE Sub-Committee. Implication: As a result of the above amendments, the new lifeboat will be larger (wider). Therefore, not only the manufacturers of the lifeboat, but also manufacturers of launching device as well as shipbuilders should consider design impacts to accommodate larger (wider) freefall lifeboats. Paragraph 4.4, 4.7 and General requirements for lifeboats, Free-fall lifeboats and Rescue boats Background: increasing the assumed weight of persons on cargo ship lifeboats to 82.5 kg, while retaining the existing 75 kg criterion for passenger ship lifeboats. Implication: Owning to the change of weight of occupants, the design of the survival craft will be changed, subsequently, it will imply that the design load for the launching appliances will be increased. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED NON-MANDATORY REQUIREMENT EMANATING FROM DE 51 (Resolution MSC.266 (84) on Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships 2008) The Special Purpose Ship (SPS) Code has been developed to provide an international standard of safety for special purpose ships of new construction, the application of which will facilitate operation of such ships and result in a level of safety for the ships and their personnel equivalent to that required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea in force. For the purposes of this Code, a special purpose ship is a ship of not less than 500 gross tonnage which carries more than 12 special personnel, i.e., non-crew members onboard but not considered as passenger. At MSC 84, it was clear that member States were not in total agreement as to which ships will be subject to the Code. The Chairman of the DE Sub-Committee stated that the Code was developed, primarily aimed at research ships. The Netherlands proposed to include sailing ships, which carry passengers who experience seafarers function onboard. This proposal was not supported as many delegates considered that this could be the loophole to avoid application of the passenger ship regulations. External Affairs 23 May of 32

24 Although there were number of opinions on the application of the code, the Code was adopted as prepared by the DE Sub-Committee. Applications: Research ships, training ships, salvage ships etc. which carry more than 12 non-crew members onboard for their operations. If the number of such Special Personnel exceeds 60, the substantial part of passenger ships requirements will be applied to the ship. (The test procedures in the revised recommendation on testing life-saving appliances (Resolution MSC.81 (70))) In conjunction with the amendments to the paragraph of the LSA Code given above, the test procedure is also amended in order to deal with the change made to the Design of free-fall lifeboat seats and seating space. The Committee approved the revised text, subject to the formal adoption in conjunction with the adoption of the amendments to the LSA Code. Application: To ships carrying free fall lifeboats. (MSC.1/Circ on Interim Recommendation on conditions for authorization of service providers for lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear) The following is the key element of the draft interim guidelines: - The intended status of the guidelines was non-mandatory and interim, subject to further revision by IMO in the future. In this regard IACS urged members to develop long-term solution,.i.e., amendments to the SOLAS Convention, which was in general, supported by delegation; - The interim recommendations provide guidelines that may be used by flag Administrations when they authorize service suppliers carrying out the work in accordance with SOLAS Reg. III/20. It provides a list of qualifications for the authorization; - While the interim recommendations allow independent service providers to conduct inspections and maintenance work of lifeboats launching appliances, and on-load release gears, manufactures should ensure equipment instructions, specialized tools, spare parts, training and accessories, as required, are available to service the specialized equipment;. Implication: Shipowners and ship managers are invited to take due consideration of the above decision in arranging servicing of lifeboat. Flag Administration will need to consider how the interim guidelines will be implemented, including possible delegation of such authorization to its Recognized Organizations, e.g., Classification Societies. Application: all ships subject to the SOLAS Convention. (MSC.1/Circ on Guidance on wearing immersion suits in totally enclosed lifeboats) It was suggested in the discussion of the Correspondence Group that with the recent new requirement for carriage of immersion suits for all persons on cargo ships, regardless of carriage of totally enclosed lifeboats, there might be situations where the crew dons immersion suits in preparation for an emergency, then boards lifeboats with the suits on. However, the underlying reason for the new requirement was not to suggest that immersion suits should be worn in totally enclosed lifeboats, but rather to ensure that External Affairs 23 May of 32

25 in cases where a ship sinks too quickly to board the lifeboats (as occurred in the casualties reported to IMO by Canada that led to the requirement), the crew at least has immersion suits available. Implication: Shipowners and ship managers are invited to note that, the draft circular states that In general, immersion suit should not be worn when boarding totally enclosed lifeboat and bring this to the attention of masters when it is finally approved by MSC 84. It may be incorporated into shipboard SMS manual. Flag Administrations and/or Recognized Organizations (e.g., Classification Societies) should note the draft circular and take into account the development when witnessing drills carried out during the Safety Equipment Survey. Application: Cargo ships with totally enclosed lifeboats. (MSC.1/Circ on Guideline for corrosion protection of permanent means of access arrangement) In these guidelines, it is recommended that: - Corrosion protection of PMA Ballast tanks; primary protection is given by galvanizing. If the sole protection is given by coating, it should follow PSPC standard. (MSC.215 (82)) - Corrosion prevention in void space; primary protection is given by galvanizing. If the sole protection is by coating, it should follow coating standard for the void spaces (MSC. 244 (83)). Implication Shipbuilders and shipowners are invited to pay due attention to this recommendation, although it is not a mandatory requirement. Application All ships which have dedicated ballast tanks. OTHERS (IACS UI SC 222 Performance standard for protective coatings) It came to the attention of the Committee that it was imperative to have unified interpretation on Stripe Coating and Salt measurement prior to the entry into force of the SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-2. Noting the requirement is coming into force on 1 July 2008, IACS presented its interpretation UI SC 222 to the Committee with a view to revising it if there is any adverse comments from members. There was an opinion that roller paintings are not allowed for free edge surface, which was supported by the Committee. IACS will revise its unified interpretation and will submit the revised interpretation to DE 52. (Definition of a bulk carrier) After lengthy discussion, the Committee agreed to discuss the issue in a dedicated working group, as there is great complexity in the technical substances. An Intersessional Working Group will be held on 24 th and 25 th November 2008, right before the next session of the Committee. Many delegations considered that The definition of bulk carrier and General cargo ship safety should be considered together. External Affairs 23 May of 32

26 It was agreed that the work of the group should be the development of the bulk carrier, not a proposal of any amendments to the SOLAS in order to improve safety of general cargo ships. 10. Training and watchkeeping (urgent matters emanating from the thirty-ninth session of the Sub-Committee) (Agenda item 12) (Schedule for the comprehensive review of the STCW Convention/Code) The Committee agreed the scheduled meetings as follows: STW 39 (3-7 March 2008) - consideration of proposed amendments; - consideration of the type of the meeting to adopt amendments and schedule of meetings relating to the comprehensive review to the STCW Convention and Code; and - recommendation to MSC 84. MSC 84 (7-16 May 2008) - approval, in principle, to hold a Conference of STCW Parties to adopt amendments to the STCW Convention and the STCW Code emanating from the comprehensive review and to advise C 100 accordingly; and - approval of the schedule of meetings relating to the comprehensive review to the STCW Convention and Code. C 100 (16-20 June 2008) - endorsement of the decision of MSC 84 Intersessional working group 8-12 September preparation of draft text of amendments. STW 40 (2-6 February 2009) - preparation of draft text of amendments. MSC 86 (6-15 May 2009) STW 41(January 2010) February 2010 Conference of STCW Parties (July 2010) - authorization for STW 41 to finalize the draft text of amendments for circulation. - finalization of the draft amendments to the STCW Convention and the STCW Code. - circulation of draft amendments. - adoption 11. General cargo ship safety (Agenda item 13) There were no substantial discussions at this session. It was decided to discuss the issue in a Working Group established at a future session. Various FSA study will be discussed by the Working Group on FSA study. 12. Role of the human element (Agenda item 15) ISSUES RELATED TO ISM CODE The following matters were considered but not concluded at this session. External Affairs 23 May of 32

27 (Seafarer safety representatives) A proposal on the revision of the Code related to the requirements for seafarers safety representation, closer alignment of the ISM Code with the ILO Maritime Labour Convention and the development of the appropriate training for the seafarers safety representative. At this session, opinions were divided whether such representative will promote safety culture, or it will create two pinnacle structures onboard the ship thus will cause confusion in actual implementation. However, many concerns were expressed concerning practical applicability of this initiative to a ship. (Extension of SMC) It comes to the attention that while SOLAS Reg. I/ 14 (e) provides possible extension of a certificate to complete a voyage, the Revised Guidelines on the implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by administrations does not address this issue. The Committee agreed that the revision to the guidelines to allow extension. PROPOSED DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED GUIDELINES ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ISM CODE BY ADMINISTRATIONS (RESOLUTION A.913 (22)) (Interim ISM Certificate) It was proposed that the Revised Guidelines on Implementation of the ISM Code by Administrations (resolution A.913 (22)) to be amended to include a requirement for Administrations to consider and seek additional assurance on the risk factors identified when undertaking the interim Document of Compliance audit. However, the proposal was not agreed by delegates. (Transfer of Flag & RO) Proposed amendments to include new requirements for transfers of flag and transfers of recognised organisation and specific intervals relating to the verification process was not agreed, at the Working Group on the Human Element considered that verification intervals are already addressed in the existing guidelines, and that there is no need for repetition. The proposed amendments relating to transfers of flag and recognised organisation were not accepted because they failed to distinguish between the two cases which are quite different and require different treatment. 13. Formal safety assessment (Agenda item 16) No substantial discussion took place at this session. The Committee will consider the item at its next session. 14. Technical assistance sub-programme in maritime safety and security (Agenda item 18) Introduction of this agenda item is omitted. External Affairs 23 May of 32

28 15. Implementation of instruments and related matters (Agenda item 19) (Building contract date) With regard to IACS proposal (MSC 84/19/1) on the building contract date, which contains an option for the construction of additional vessels in relation to the application of SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-2, the Committee noted that MEPC 57 had approved the second option of the interpretations, i.e., The date of contract for construction of a series of vessels, including specified optional vessels for which the option is ultimately exercised, is the date on which the contract to build the series is signed between the prospective owner and the shipbuilder. The optional vessels are considered part of the same series of vessels with the same contract date if the option is exercised not later than one year after the contract to build the series was signed. At this session, an IACS Observer further clarified in his oral intervention that: 1. If there is a signed contract, the signed contract date will govern the application of the requirement. 2. Only in the absence of the signed contract, the keel lay date comes into play 3. Notwithstanding the above two dates, the delivery date will govern the application of the requirement. Members, in principle, agreed with the interpretation presented by IACS, however, agreed: - there were still further elements that require clarification, such as series of vessel. It was agreed that to be a series of ship, the ships should be constructed in the same yard and from the same plan. - IMO should have its own interpretation by means of MSC/MEPC Circular - Refer the matter to FSI 16 (June 2008) for the development of such a circular. 16. Work programme (Agenda item 22) The following new works have been added to the work programmes of the respective Sub-Committees: (COMSAR Sub-Committee) - Implementation of SOLAS and SAR amendments on persons rescued at sea (2 sessions High priority item in co-operation with the FSI Sub-Committee) (DE Sub-Committee) - Thermal performance of Immersion suites (Two sessions High priority item) - Rectification of requirements for life-saving appliances (Two sessions High priority item) - Tenders operating from passenger ships (Three sessions High priority item in cooperation with COMSAR, FP, NAV, SLF and STW Sub-Committees) - Alternative arrangements for the bottom inspection requirement for passenger ships (other than Ro-ro passenger ships) (1 session High priority item) (DSC Sub-Committee) - Documentation requirement for dangerous goods in packaged form (Two sessions Low priority item) External Affairs 23 May of 32

29 - Consideration for the efficacy of Container Inspection Programme (Two sessions Low priority item) (FP Sub-Committee) - Unified Interpretation of SOLAS Regulations II-1/8-1, II-2/21 and II-2/22 (Two sessions High priority item) - Safety of double hull tankers fixed hydrocarbon gas detection systems (Two sessions High priority item in co-operation with the BLG Sub-Committee) (FSI Sub-Committee) - Development of a Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code) (Two sessions High priority item) (NAV Sub-Committee) - Development of Guidelines for consideration of requests for safety zones larger than 500 metres around artificial islands, installations and structure in the Exclusive Economic Zone (Two sessions High priority item) - VDR System design (Extension of existing work programme) (One session Low priority item) (SLF Sub-Committee) - Specific ship stability requirements for Ro-ro passenger ships (Two sessions High priority item) - Preparation of a draft Agreement on the implementation of the 1993 Torremolinos Protocol (Two sessions High priority item) (STW Sub-Committee) - Development of model procedure for executing shipboard emergency measures (Two sessions Low priority item) - Review of the Principles for establishing the manning levels of ships Mandatory provisions in SOLAS (Two sessions High priority item) (Reduction of the meeting week in the current IMO biannual budget) Following the decision of the Council, the 52nd session of the SLF Sub-Committee was postponed from October 2009 to January 2010, which might not allow the IMO to discuss the stability related matter in the SOLAS II-1 requirement coming into force 1 January Further, this means that new work programmes added to the SLF Sub- Committee will not be considered until Any other business (Agenda item 23) (Updates of AIS after 2004 MARPOL Amendment) The Committee noted that, by adoption of MEPC 118 (52), pollution categories of MARPOL Annex II substances were changed from A, B, C and D to X, Y, Z and OS (Other Substances). The issue whether AIS should be re-coded or not are referred to the NAV Sub-Committee for further consideration. 18. Next session of the Committee MSC 85 is scheduled from 26 November to 5 December External Affairs 23 May of 32

30 19. Summary of the decision List of mandatory resolutions introduced in this report Resolution No. Title Entry into MSC. 256 (84) MSC. 257 (84) MSC. 255 (84) MSC. 258 (84) MSC. 259 (84) MSC. 260 (84) MSC. 261 (84) MSC. 262 (84) Adoption of Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974, as amended. Adoption of Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974, as amended. Adoption of the Code of the International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (Casualty Investigation Code) 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 International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft 1994 (1994 HSC Code) Adoption of Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft 2000 (2000 HSC Code) Adoption of Amendments to the Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during the Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers. (Resolution A.744 (18) as amended) Adoption of Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code force date 1 January January January January January January January January 2010 Section in this report List of Non mandatory Resolutions and & Circulars introduced in this report Resolution No. Title Entry into force date Section in this report MSC.1/Circ. Guidelines for owners/operators on preparing for emergency 1 st January 1255 towing procedures MSC.263 (84) Revised Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for the Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) of Ships - 4 MSC.1/Circ. Guidance on the Survey and Certification of Compliance of Ships 1257 with the Requirement to Transmit LRIT Information - 4 MSC.1/Circ. MSC circular on the Unified Interpretations of COLREG 1 st January MSC.1/Circ. MSC circular on Amendments to the Revised Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS January 2009/2010 Guide)) 6 MSC.1/Circ. MSC circular on revised Recommendations on safety of 1263 personnel during container securing operations - 6 MSC.1/Circ. MSC circular on Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides 1264 in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo holds - 6 MSC.1/Circ. MSC circular on Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides 1265 in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo transport units - 6 MSC.1/Circ MSC.1/Circ MSC.1/Circ MSC circular on Document of compliance with the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods under the provisions of regulation II-2/19 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended and of regulation 7.17 of HSC Code 2000, as amended MSC Circular on Revised Guidelines for the approval of equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS for machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms MSC/Circ. 848 MSC circular on Guidelines for the approval of fixed pressure water spraying and water based fire-extinguishing systems for cabin balconies - 6 MSC.265 (84) Revised Assembly Resolution A.800 (19) - Revised Guidelines for External Affairs 23 May of 32

31 Approval of Equivalent Sprinkler Systems Amendments to MSC/Circular Revised Guidelines for the MSC.1/Circ. Approval of Equivalent Water-Based Fire-Extinguishing Systems 1269 for Machinery Spaces and Cargo Pump-Rooms. IACS Unified - 7 Interpretations on this matter were taken into consideration Amendments to the Guidelines for the approval of fixed aerosol spaces (annex to circular MSC/Circ.1007) MSC.1/Circ. fire-extinguishing systems equivalent to fixed gas fireextinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS 74, for machinery MSC.1/Circ. Guidelines for high expansion foam using inside air for the protection of Machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms July 2008 MSC.1/Circ Guidelines for the approval of fixed water-based fire-fighting systems for ro-ro spaces and special category spaces equivalent that referred to in resolution A. 123(V) - 7 MSC.1/Circ. Interpretation of FTP Code - A fire door of marginally larger 1273 dimensions than a fire-tested fire door 1 st June MSC.1/Circ. MSC Circular on Guidelines for evaluation of fire risk of external 1274 areas on passenger ships which contains the following part - 7 MSC.1/Circ. MSC Circular on Unified interpretation on the number and 1 st January 1275 arrangement of portable extinguishers MSC.1/Circ. Unified Interpretation of SOLAS Chapter II MSC.266 (84) Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships Interim Recommendation on condition for authorization of MSC.1/Circ. service providers for lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load 1277 release gear - 9 MSC.1/Circ. Guidance on wearing immersion suites in totally enclosed 1278 lifeboats - 9 MSC.1/Circ Guidance on corrosion protection of permanent means of access arrangement - 9 List of draft amendments to the mandatory instrument approved at MSC 84, which will be adopted at MSC 85 (Dec 2008) introduced in this report Instrument/Regulation Title Adoption Entry into SOLAS Reg. II-2/ SOLAS Reg. II-2/ SOLAS Reg. II-2/ SOLAS Reg. II-2/ and II-2/ SOLAS Reg. II-2/1 and II- 2/19 SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-3, Reg. II- 2/1.6.2, Reg. II-2/3.11, Reg. II-2/3.25, Reg. II-2/19, Reg. II-2/ Reg. VI/1, Reg. VI/3, Reg. VI/4.2.2, Reg. VI/4.2.3, Reg. VI/5.1, Chapter VI Part B Heading, Reg. VI/8.1, Reg. VI/8.2, Reg. VI/8.3, Reg. VI/9, Reg. VI/9.4, Reg. Containment of fire - Protection of openings in fire-resisting divisions (doors with threesided frames) Containment of fire - Ventilation systems (ventilation duct be of steel or equivalent)) Containment of fire - Ventilation systems (Fire damper at both end)) Fire-fighting - Fire-fighter s outfits (Recharge of emergency breathing apparatus for passenger ships)) Carriage of dangerous goods (Note to table 1 and 2 and entire table 19.3 A pack of regulations being affected by the introduction of the mandatory BC Code (IMSBC Code) force Ref. (Section) MSC 85 TBD 7 MSC 85 TBD 7 MSC 85 TBD 7 MSC 85 TBD 7 MSC 85 TBD 7 MSC 85 1 st January External Affairs 23 May of 32

32 VI/9.5, Chapter VII-Part A- 1 to D, Reg. VII/7-1, Reg. VII/7-2, Reg. VII/7-3, Reg. VII/7-4, Reg. VII/8.3, Reg. VII/9, Reg. IX/1.4, Reg. IX/1.5, Reg. XI-2/1.1.2, Reg. XI-2/1.1.3, Reg. XII/8.1, Reg.XII/10.1 IMSBC Code / All new INF Code / Regulation , and 11.1 The Mandatory International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo (IMSBC) Code) Editorial change as a result of mandatory introduction of the BC Code. MSC 85 MSC 85 1 st January st January 2011 HSC Code/Paragraph Fire Safety Ventilation (ventilation duct be of steel or equivalent MSC 85 TBD 7 HSC Code/Paragraph 7.17 Fire safety note 1 to table 17.1 and entire table (Application of the requirements of section to different MSC 85 TBD 7 classes of dangerous goods except solid dangerous goods in bulk LSA Code/Paragraph Carrying capacity of a free-fall lifeboat MSC 85 TBD 9 LSA Code/Paragraph 4.4, General requirements for lifeboats, Freefall lifeboats and Rescue boats 4.7 and 5.1 MSC 85 TBD Lloyd s Register EMEA T +44 (0) F +44 (0) E emea@lr.org 71 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 4BS, UK May 2008 Lloyd s Register Asia T F E asia@lr.org Suite 3501 China Merchants Tower Shun Tak Centre Connaught Road Central Hong Kong, SAR of PRC Lloyd s Register Americas, Inc T +1 (1) F +1 (1) E americas@lr.org 1401 Enclave Parkway, Suite 200 Houston, Texas, 77077, USA Services are provided by members of the Lloyd s Register Group. Lloyd s Register, Lloyd s Register EMEA and Lloyd s Register Asia are exempt charities under the UK Charities Act External Affairs 23 May of 32