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Bureau Veritas Report on MSC 93

Introduction

The Committee on Maritime Safety had its ninety third session from 14 May to 23 May 2014,which took place in IMO headquarters in London. This report provides an overview on mainpoints and results of the agenda items discussed.

Agenda items of MSC 93AgendaItem Subject

1 Adoption of the agenda; report on credentials2 Decisions of other IMO bodies3 Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments4 Measures to enhance maritime security5 Goal­based new ship construction standards6 Passenger ship safety7 Training and Watchkeeping (report of the forty­fourth session of the Sub­Committee)8 Safety of Navigation (report of the fifty­ninth session of the Sub­Committee)9 Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers (report of the eighteenth session of

the Sub­Committee)10 Ship design and construction (report of the first session of the Sub­Committee)11 Human element, training and watchkeeping (urgent matters emanating from the first

session of the Sub­Committee)12 Ship systems and equipment (urgent matters emanating from the first session of the

Sub­Committee)13 Technical co­operation activities relating to maritime safety and security14 Capacity­building for the implementation of new measures15 Formal safety assessment, including general cargo ship safety

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16 Piracy and armed robbery against ships17 Implementation of instruments and related matters18 Relations with other organizations19 Application of the Committee's Guidelines20 Work programme21 Any other business22 Consideration of the report of the Committee on its ninety­third session

Briefing

Adopted Resolutions and of the approved Circulars

List of annexes to the report (resolutions) and list of approved circulars:

Attention may be drawn to:

MSC.1/Circ.1481, "Guidance on entry into force of amendments to the 1974 SOLASConvention and related mandatory instruments", that re­instates a four year cycle for theentry into force of SOLAS and related Code amendments (starting in 2016),

MSC.1/Circ1483 (related to MSC.1/Circ.1481) "Interim Guidance on drafting ofamendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and related mandatory instruments"; and

MSC.1/Circ.1475 "Guidelines regarding the verified gross mass of a container carryingcargo".

Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments (Agenda Item 3)

The Committee adopted the following sets of amendments to mandatory instruments:

Amendments to chapters II­1 and II­2 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention

(Entry into force 01 January 2016)

­ These allow for equivalent methods to verify the performance of steering gears duringsea trials (new and existing ships),

­ Require IGS for new oil or chemical tankers above 8,000 DWT (Chemical tankersallowed to inert only before unloading),

­ Reinforce the requirements for fire resistance of ventilation ducts (new ships),

­ Require specific fire protection requirements for on­deck container areas (new ships),

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­ Require additional means of escape from machinery space main work­shops and enginecontrol rooms, for new ships, and

­ Add requirements for ships carrying hydrogen and compressed natural gas vehicles fornew ships

Refer to MSC 93/WP.5/Annex 1 for information on the amendments to chapter II­1 and II­2.

Amendments to new chapter XIII of the 1974 SOLAS Convention (Entry into force 01January 2016)

Amendments to the proposed new SOLAS chapter XIII (Verification of compliance with theprovisions of the Convention) on the following regulations:

Regulation 1 – Definitions

Regulation 2 – Application

Regulation 3 – Verification of compliance

The proposed new SOLAS chapter XIII was approved by MSC 91 (refer to MSC 91/22 andMSC91/22/Add.1/Annex 17) to make the use of the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (IIICode) mandatory. The drafting group at MSC 93 prepared the final text of the amendments,which was adopted by MSC 93. Refer to MSC 93/WP.5/Annex 2 for information on theamendments to the proposed new SOLAS chapter XIII.

Amendments to the FSS Code (Entry into force 01 January 2016)

Chapter 15 on Inert Gas Systems has been replaced

Refer to MSC 93/3/Annex 3 for information on the amendments. The final text of theamendments will be prepared by the Secretariat.

Amendments to the LSA Code (Entry into force 01 January 2016)

The amendments concern Section 2.2 – Lifejackets. The buoyancy of lifejackets is tested usingReference Test Device (RTD)

Refer to MSC 93/WP.5/Annex 4 for information on the amendments.

Amendments to the IBC Code (Entry into force 01 January 2016)

Fitting of an approved stability instrument capable of verifying compliance with intact anddamage stability on board ships constructed before 1 January 2016 and complying with therequirement at the first scheduled renewal survey of the ship after 1 January 2016 but not laterthan 1 January 2021

Stability instrument fitted on an ship constructed before 1 January 2016 need not bereplaced provided it is capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability, to thesatisfaction of the Administration

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Administration shall issue a document of approval for the stability instrument.

Waiver is granted from this requirement by the Administration under specified conditions(e.g. ships which are loaded within an approved range of loading conditions, ships constructedbefore 1 January 2016 provided with approved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicableintact and damage stability requirements, etc..)

Note: The amendments to IBC Code were adopted at MEPC 66. The drafting group at MSC 93made editorial modifications to the text of the amendments to the IBC Code, as adopted byMEPC 66 (MEPC 66/21, annex 11). Refer to MSC 93/WP.5 Annex 5 for additional informationon the editorial modifications which concern renumbering of paragraphs and insertion offootnotes

Related document: Bureau Veritas Summary Report "MEPC 66_Marpol Annex I, BCH, IBC"(http://www.veristar.com/portal/veristarinfo/news/class­statutory­news)

Amendments to IGC Code (Entry into force 01 July 2016)

The revised IGC Code was approved by MSC 92. The drafting group at MSC 93 finalized thetext of the MSC Resolution for adoption by MSC 93. The revised IGC Code will apply to gascarriers keel laid on or after 01/07/2016. The new IGC Code requires all gas carriers subject tothe Code to carry stability instruments, when no other means are available to justify complianceof the loading condition with the relevant rules, with application dates as show below:

Fitting of an approved stability instrument capable of verifying compliance with intact anddamage stability on board ships constructed before 1 July 2016 and complying with therequirement at the first scheduled renewal survey of the ship after 1 July 2016 but not later than1 July 2021

Stability instrument fitted on an ship constructed before 1 July 2016 need not be replacedprovided it is capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability, to thesatisfaction of the Administration

Administration shall issue a document of approval for the stability instrument.

Waiver is granted from this requirement by the Administration under specified conditions(e.g. ships which are loaded within an approved range of loading conditions, ships constructedbefore 1 July 2016 provided with approved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicable intactand damage stability requirements, etc..)

Refer to MSC 93/WP.5 Annex 6 for additional information

Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code (Entry into force 01 January 2016)

The changes concern editorial improvements

Refer to MSC 93/WP.5 Annex 7 for additional information

Amendments to the IMDG Code (Entry into force 01 January 2016)

Additional modifications to the IMDG Code due to the entry into force of amendments to theCSC 1972 on 1 July 2014 (MSC 93/3/Add.2)

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Refer to MSC 93/WP.5 Annex 8 for additional information

Amendments to the 1978 STCW Convention and Code (Entry into force 01 January 2016)

The amendments to the 1978 STCW Convention concern new definitions (audit, audit scheme,Code for Implementation (III Code), audit Standard) and addition of a new Regulation I/16(Verification of compliance)

The amendments to the 1978 STCW Code concern addition of a new section A­I/16(Verification of compliance), for the purpose of regulation I/16 providing a table with the areasthat shall be subjected to audit.

Related Document: MSC 93/WP.5 Annex 9 and 10

Amendments to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol (Entry into force 01 January 2016)

The amendments concern new definitions (audit, audit scheme, Code for Implementation (IIICode), audit Standard) and addition of a new annex IV (Verification of compliance)

(after annex III)

Related Document: MSC 93/WP.5 Annex 11

Amendments to the BCH Code (Entry into force 01/01/2016)

The draft amendments to the BCH Code had already been adopted by MEPC 66, with minoramendments, by resolution MEPC.249(66). The amendment to the BCH Code require the fittingof an approved stability instrument on board, when no other means are available to justifycompliance of the loading condition with the relevant rules, with application dates as showbelow:

Fitting of an approved stability instrument capable of verifying compliance with intact anddamage stability on board ships constructed before 1 January 2016 and complying with therequirement at the first scheduled periodical survey of the ship on or after 1 January 2016 butnot later than 1 January 2021

Stability instrument fitted on an ship constructed before 1 January 2016 need not bereplaced provided it is capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability, to thesatisfaction of the Administration

Administration shall issue a document of approval for the stability instrument.

Waiver is granted from this requirement by the Administration under specified conditions(e.g. ships which are loaded within an approved range of loading conditions, ships providedwith approved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicable intact and damage stabilityrequirements, etc..)

Any such waiver shall be duly noted on the Certificate of Fitness

Refer to MSC 93/WP.5 Annex 12 for additional information

Related document: Bureau Veritas Summary Report "MEPC 66_Marpol Annex I, BCH, IBC"

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Amendments to the EGC and GC Codes (Entry into force 01/01/2016)

EGC and GC Code have been amended to require the following:

All ships, subject to the Code should be fitted with an approved stability instrument, capableof verifying compliance with intact and damage stability requirements, at the first scheduledperiodical survey of the ship on or after 1 January 2016, but not later than 1 January 2021

A stability instrument on a ship constructed before 1 January 2016 need not be replacedprovided it is capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability

Administration shall issue a document of approval for the stability instrument.

Waiver is granted from this requirement by the Administration under specified conditions(e.g. ships which are loaded within an approved range of loading conditions, ships providedwith approved limiting KG/GM curves covering all applicable intact and damage stabilityrequirements, etc..)

Any such waiver shall be duly noted on the Certificate of Fitness

Refer to MSC 93/WP.5 Annex 13 and 14 for additional information

Approved draft amendments with view for subsequent adoption at MSC 94

Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation VI/2

Requesting the gross mass of each loaded container to be verified and declared by the shipper

Related document: DSC 18/WP.3

New draft SOLAS regulation XI­1/7

Ships shall carry portable instruments that test the atmosphere of enclosed spaces. Theearliest expected entry­into­force date of the draft new SOLAS regulation XI­1/7 would be 1July 2016, with the decision to encourage SOLAS Contracting Governments to implement thedraft new SOLAS regulation XI­1/7 earlier, in order to expedite the carriage of portableatmosphere testing instruments for enclosed spaces. This decision for early implementation isrelated to the new SOLAS regulation III/19 on emergency training and drills, (adopted by MSC92 and entry­into­force on 1 January 2015), requiring that each enclosed space entry andrescue drill include checking and use of instruments for measuring the atmosphere in enclosedspaces (resolution MSC.350(92); SOLAS regulation III/19, paragraph 3.6.2.3) but which doesnot introduce carriage requirements for atmosphere testing instruments for enclosed spaces

Related document: DSC 18/13, Annex 4

Passenger ships safety (Agenda item 6)

Items to be considered by subsidiary sub­committees

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Increase in subdivision index R

MSC 93 decided for an increase in a single phase approach instead of two phaseapproach as initially proposed and accepted at SDC1. SDC Sub­committee is instructedto continue the technical consideration of this matter taking into account the outcome ofthe EMSA 3 studies as they become available

Double hull in way of main engine­rooms

The purpose of the double hull is mainly to protect against raking damages and tomaintain power supply as long as possible. SDC Sub­Committee is instructed to includethis item in their Agenda (under existing planned output 5.2.1.13) on Amendments toSOLAS chapter II­1 subdivision and damage stability regulations (related documentsMSC 93/6/7)

Open watertight doors and Monitoring and assessing risk from operation ofwatertight doors

SDC Committee is instructed to review the conditions under which passenger shipwatertight doors may be opened during navigation and prepare amendments to SOLASregulation II­1/22 and MSC.1/Circ.1380

Related document: MSC 93/6/8

Requirements on damage control drills for passenger ships

SOLAS Regulation III/30 requires a weekly abandon ship (lifeboat) drill and a fire drill onall passenger ships. However, there are no SOLAS requirements for damage controldrills.

SOLAS Regulation II­1/19 requires Damage control Plans to be permanently exhibited, orreadily available on the navigation bridge, for the guidance of the officer in charge of theship. In addition, Damage control booklets shall be made available to the officers of theship.

(MSC.1/Circ.1245) Guidelines for Damage control plans and information to the master areintended to provide ship's officers with clear information for use on board in case offlooding. However, plans may prove ineffective unless they are properly tested, andunless the crew is adequately drilled and trained in the execution of the plans.

Damage control drills would give meaning and importance to the damage control plans forcrew familiarization and understanding of established procedures

Based on the above and after analyzing the compelling need MSC 93 agreed to include inthe 2014­2015 biennial agenda of the SDC Sub­Committee, and provisional agenda forSDC 2, an unplanned output on "amendments to SOLAS chapter II­1, part B­4, StabilityManagement, to include requirements on damage control drills for passenger ships", witha target completion year of 2016

Guidelines for enhanced damage stability training

STCW Convention includes minimal standards for intact and damage stability training.

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CLIA is of the opinion that this subject should be explored in greater detail for thoseofficers and engineers that work on board passenger ships.

HTW Sub­Committee is instructed to include the item of "enhanced damage stabilitytraining" in their Agenda (under the existing planned output 5.2.2.2) on the Review ofSTCW passenger ship­specific safety training

Related document: MSC 93/6/11

Enhanced Damage Control Plans

Revision of section 3 on damage control plans of the Guidelines for damage control plansand information to the master (MSC.1/Circ.1245), to include enhancements to thedamage control plan for passenger ships

Based on experience gained during voluntary damage control drills, the current guidelines(MSC.1/Circ.1245) for preparation of damage control plans do not address the increasingcomplexities of passenger ships, nor do they address the needs of ship's officersresponsible for developing a damage response strategy on board in case of flooding.Enhancements are needed in order to improve the readability and functionality of thedamage control plan

MSC 93 agreed to include in the post­biennial agenda of the SDC Sub­Committee (anunplanned output on) "the revision of section 3 on damage control plans of the Guidelinesfor damage control plans and information to the master (MSC.1/Circ.1245), to includeenhancements to the damage control plan for passenger ships"

The scope of the output should not be extended to ships other than passenger ships;

The scope was for new passenger ships and for those existing passenger ships thatwould need to update the damage control plan following significant alterations to the ship;

Related Documents:

MSC 93/6/12

MSC 93/WP.6, Annex 2 Appendix 3 ­ Proposed enhancements to the damage controlplan

Long Term Work on Passenger ship safety

The list of potential issues on the long­term action plan should be finalized at MSC 94

Member Governments are invited to submit proposals with justification for unplannedoutputs

The Committee agreed that those potential issues, for which full justification was notsubmitted by MSC 96 (May/June 2016), should be deleted

The Committee approved the updated revised long­term action plan on passenger shipsafety (MSC 93/WP.6, annex 3)

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Related Document: MSC 93/WP.6, annex 3

Polar Code (Agenda item 10)

MSC approved, in principle, the draft International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters,with a view to adoption at MSC 94 with the adoption of the associated draft new SOLASchapter XIV, which will make the Polar Code mandatory

Next MSC Meeting

MSC 94 tentatively scheduled 17 to 21 November 2014

Foreseen working arrangements

1. Passenger ship safety

2. Goal­based standards and formal safety assessment

3. Application of amendments to SOLAS and related Codes and

4. Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments.