ClassNK Amends Rules for Seawater-lubricated Shafts
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has joined the major classification societies to amend its rules relating to the inspection of seawater-lubricated propeller shaft systems. The amendment means that ships with open seawater-lubricated propeller shafts that are built to ClassNK rules are subject to the same 15-year shaft withdrawal inspection periods as oil-lubricated shafts and stern tubes, subject to monitoring criteria.
Guidance on ballast water record-keeping and reporting
The Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its eightieth session (3 to 7 July 2023) approved the Guidance on ballast water record-keeping and reporting to assist in bringing clarity to the record-keeping and reporting process under the BWM Convention, including guidance on completing the Ballast Water Record Book. This BWRB format will enter into force on 1 February 2025.
Solid Bulk Cargoes For Which Fixed Gas Fire-Extinguishing System May Be Exempted
The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 107th session (31 May to 9 June 2023), approved a revision of MSC.1/Circ.1395/Rev.5, in relation to lists of solid bulk cargoes for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system may be exempted or for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is ineffective, as set out in the article.
A list of new requirements adopted by MSC 105, MEPC 78, MSC 106 and MEPC 79
This article contains a list of new requirements adopted by MSC 105, MEPC 78, MSC 106 and MEPC 79. [MSC 105 (20 to 29 April 2022), MEPC 78 (6 to 10 June 2022), MSC 106 (2 to 11 November 2022), MEPC 79 (12 to 16 December 2022)]
Lifting appliances and anchor handling winches – SOLAS New Requirements
The 107th session of the Maritime Safety Committee was held from 31 May to 9 June 2023. In this regard, Committee adopted the proposed amendments to chapter II-1 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, in relation to lifting appliances and anchor handling winches. This amendment should be deemed to have been accepted on 1 July 2025 and enter into force on 1 January 2026.
Updated Amendments (06-21) of IMSBC Code
In April 2022, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) updated its International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code with Resolution MSC.500(105), providing amendments to the code which will enter into force on December 1, 2023. From January 1, 2023, ship operators may opt for voluntary compliance.
Nautical Publications & IMO Instruments Requirements
The Maritime Safety Committee, at its eighty-first session (10 to 19 May 2006), and the Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its fifty-third session (18 to 22 July 2005), in order to give guidance on the carriage of publications on board ships, approved the IMO requirements on carriage of publications on board ships as set out in the article.
The publications (regardless of formats) which to be kept onboard ships are listed in below table.
IMO Calendar (2023 – 2026)
The IMO Calendar can be very useful and practical as a resource for owners, managers, engineers and experts working in the marine industry. Based on this, the following tables explain a brief description of the new mandatory regulations. Obviously, due to the process of adopting and promulgating maritime regulations in the IMO, these tables may include some changes and new items in the future.
Ventilation Performance Test of Inflatable Liferafts – New Requirements
Recently, at the latest meeting of the IMO maritime safety committee (MSC 106), a new test called the “Ventilation Performance Test” was approved. The new test procedure will circulate after adoption at the next MSC meeting.
We at Marine Topics have collected a summary of what must perform to obtain type approval certificates for inflatable liferafts, besides the previous tests. Stay with us.
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