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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 16 Friday 17th April 2020

Friday 17th April 2020

Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 16, 2020 � Friday 17th April Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released a new marine information note entitled 'The Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) Fund During the COVID-19 Period'. USA � has issued a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'COVID-19: Ballast Water Management (BWM) Extensions'. Marshall Islands � has updated a marine notice entitled 'Articles of Agreement between the Master and Seafarers in the Merchant Service of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (Shipping Articles)' and released a new safety advisory entitled 'Loss of Propulsion in High-Density Traffic Areas in China'. Panama � has updated a circular entitled 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), Certification Process - MLC, 2006'. Singapore � has issued a new shipping circular entitled 'Extension of STCW Certificates Issued by Singapore'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has updated a guidance document entitled 'Guide for Dynamic Positioning Systems', and released three new documents: 'Guide for Classification Notation Underwater Noise' 'Guide for Power Service for Marine and Offshore Applications' 'Guide for Marine Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management'. Bureau Veritas � has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Risk Based Qualification of New Technology -Methodological Guidelines'. China Classification Society � has published a new guidance document entitled 'Rules for Materials and Welding Amendments'. Indian Register of Shipping � has released three new technical circulars: 'DGS Order No. 10 of 2020 Reg Extension of the validity of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) in view of COVID-19 outbreak' 'Addendum No. 03 to DGS, Order No. 04 of 2020 Reg Instructions to Vessels, all major and minor ports for dealing with COVID-19 pandemic' 'Georgia Maritime Circular No. 17/CIRC/FSI Regarding Measures taken in respect COVID-19 pandemic'. Lloyd's Register � has issued two news alerts: 'Amendments to the IBC code � replacement of existing certificates' 'Amendments to MARPOL Annex II - P&A Manual amendments'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has published five new documents: two circulars: 'American Club Dedicates Part of Website to COVID-19 Issues' 'A Video Address from the Chairman & CEO of Your Managers'. three alerts: 'Cyber Awareness: Mandarin Translations' 'COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide: Mandarin Translations' 'COVID-19: Quick Reference Guide'. GARD � has released an alert entitled 'Incident investigation: search for the cause, not the villain'. Britannia P&I � has issued a news alert entitled 'New ICS Guidance on Managing Ship and Seafarer Certificates During the COVID-19 Pandemic'. North � has issued a news alert entitled 'COVID-19 Impacts Ship Surveys and Certificates'. The Standard Club � has published an article entitled 'US Supreme Court rules safe berth clause is a warranty', and four news alerts: 'USCG grants BWTS extension due to COVID-19' 'COVID-19 � Maritime sector shows resilience' 'The Judicial System in Spain - COVID-19 outbreak' 'Security warnings issued off Iran and the Sulu Sea'. Steamship Mutual � has issued a circular entitled 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) � Film � �Stay Safe on Board�'. The Swedish Club � has released a member alert entitled 'Corrosion of distance piece on SOx scrubber discharge water line'. UK P&I � has published a new document entitled 'Risk Awareness: Cargo Claims � Container/Car/RoRo Vessels'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG � has posted an article entitled 'Coast Guard Regulatory Reform Accomplishments: FY17-FY20'. OCIMF � has published a new information paper entitled 'Static Towing Assembly Guidelines (STAG)'. IMB � has released their latest report on piracy and armed robbery in the first 3 months of 2020. Incidents are up in this period, with 47 attacks reported compared to 38 in the same period last year. The Gulf of Guinea remains a particular hotspot. GARD � has released an article entitled 'Is targeted phishing really that impossible to resist?'. Recent Accident Reports USA � The NTSB has recently released an accident investigation report into the overpressurisation and rupture of a cargo tank on board the chemical tanker 'Fairchem Filly' while discharging liquid hexane. It was found that the vessel and terminal personnel had not followed policies and procedures, and there was also a lack of effective communication. Recent IMO Circulars PMP.7/Circ.72 � 16/04/20 � PROTOCOL OF 1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLLUTION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING THERETO. View Circular. BWM.1/Circ.63 � 14/04/20 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS' BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS, 2004. View Circular. MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.18 � 02/04/20 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.90 � 27/03/20 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978, AS AMENDED. View Circular. LC-LP.2/Circ.10 � 25/03/20 � 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 2013 AMENDMENTS TO THE LONDON PROTOCOL TO REGULATE THE PLACEMENT OF MATTER FOR OCEAN FERTILIZATION AND OTHER MARINE GEOENGINEERING ACTIVITIES. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.50 � 19/03/20 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ 94 � 16/03/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.93 � 05/03/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL JOINT WORK PROGRAMME 2020-2022. View Circular. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.13 � 04/03/20 � CAPE TOWN AGREEMENT OF 2012 ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TORREMOLINOS PROTOCOL OF 1993 RELATING TO THE TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS, 1977. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code � A new Chapter 17 and amendments to Chapter 8 � effective from 01/01/20 Effective date of implementation of the fuel oil standard in regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL ANNEX VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS III/3 and III/20 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2/13� effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2 Regulation 1 and 10 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code of Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code on Intact Stability 2008 (IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODUCode) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, SOLAS III and Certificates (Appendix) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGF Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the LSA Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, IV and Appendix, and the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IBC Code) and amendments to the BCH Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code, amendments to the GC Code and amendments to the EGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to Part A of the International Code on Intact Stability (2008 IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (2008 SPS Code) (MSC.445(99) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code) (MSC.453(100) and MSC,464(101)) � effective from 01/01/20 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO NOTE: All upcoming events are subject to change / review due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Please check the IMO website for updates. 30 March � 3 April: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � 75th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 20-24 April: Facilitation Committee (FAL) � 44th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 11-12 May: IMSO Advisory Committee � 45th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 13-22 May: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 102nd Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 1-5 June: Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) � 7th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 15-19 June: Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � 70th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 29 June � 3 July: Council � 124th Session 20-24 July: Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 7) � 7th Session 14-18 September: Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 7) � 7th Session 21-22 September: IMSO Advisory Committee � 46th Session 28 September � 2 October: Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) (LC 42/LP 15) 19-23 October: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) � 76th Session 2-5 November: IOPC Funds 9-13 November: IMSO Assembly � 26th Session 16-20 November: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 103rd Session 7-11 December: Council � 125th Session For full details, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 15 Friday 10th April 2020

Friday 10th April 2020

Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 15, 2020 � Friday 10th April Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released a new marine information note entitled 'MCA New Build Fishing Vessel Procedures from 21 July 2020'. USA � has issued two new marine safety information bulletins: 'COVID 19 � Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC�) Operations' 'COVID-19 - Vessel and Facility Response Plans'. Liberia � has updated a marine advisory notice entitled 'Guidance to Assist with Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Ship Operations'. Marshall Islands � has released two new or updated marine guidelines: 'Maritime Security off the Coast of West Africa, including the Gulf of Guinea' 'Guidelines on Modifications to Instrument Recordation and Acknowledgement Requirements Pursuant to Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Act, ��103� 106, �108, and �203(h) in Response to COVID19 Pandemic'. Panama � has updated four circulars: 'Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) online application' 'List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers � MLC' 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)' 'Security Measures sailing in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG)'. Singapore � has issued two new port marine circulars: 'Temporary Prohibition of Pleasure Craft Movement in the Port of Singapore' 'Suspension of Activities at Workplace Premises in the Maritime Sector to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission'. Cyprus � has published a new circular entitled 'Tonnage Tax for Owners of Cyprus ships and Cyprus Registry Maintenance Annual Fee - Extension of date of payment during COVID-19 outbreak'. Malta � has released two new merchant shipping notices: 'Supporting Measures to the Maltese Shipping Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic' 'Security Guidance for Mariners Operating in the Gulf of Guinea'. Bermuda � has issued two new guidance notices: 'Prevention and Management of COVID-19 On Board'. 'COVID-19 � Arrangements for Seafarer Documents' Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has updated a guidance document entitled 'Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships'. Bureau Veritas � has released 'Amendments to the tentative rules for structural assessment of steel ships'. China Classification Society � has published a new document entitled 'Rules for Green Eco-Ships'. DNV GL � has issued a news alert entitled 'Interim versions of amended regulations available in IMO-Vega online'. Indian Register of Shipping � has published a number of new technical circulars including: 'Comoros Maritime Circular Ref No. 20/01857/COM on Crew Dispensation Letter' 'Bulgaria Circular Ref 581/19.03.2020 Reg. Guidelines for adoption of extraordinary measures of the seafarer�s certificates of competency or certificate of proficiency issued by Bulgarian Maritime Administration resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic' 'Brazil to require ISM Code Certification for MOUs and Fixed Platforms' 'Bangladesh Maritime Circular No. 01 of 2020 Reg. instructions in respect of Certification of ships and Seafarers due to COVID-19 outbreak' 'St. Kitts & Nevis Maritime Circular No. MC/92/20 Reg. Measures taken as a result of COVID-19 pandemic' 'World Health Organization (WHO) instructions to Ships in respect of COVID-19 pandemic' 'Cyprus Maritime Administration Circular No. 08/2020 Reg Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the COVID-19 outbreak' 'Sri Lanka MSN 02/2020 Reg. Guidance on extraordinary measures relating to ship�s statutory certificates, seafarer�s certification and contract of employment resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic' 'Addendum No. 01 to DGS, Order No. 06 of 2020 Reg Extension to the validity of periodical Surveys and Audits of Indian Registered Ships in view of COVID-19 outbreak' 'Oman Maritime Circular No. 04/2020 and Circular No. 06/2020 on COVID-19 outbreak � Relaxation measures for ship�s statutory certificates'. Class NK � has issued a technical alert entitled 'Corrosion of distance piece on SOx scrubber discharge water line'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Launch of International Group Online COVID-19 Tracking Tool IG P&I The American Club GARD Britannia P&I Japan P&I West. The American Club � has published new member alerts including: 'Bunkering and COVID-19' 'US Supreme Court Decision Sends Ripples Through Charter Party Chains' 'INTERTANKO's New Publication: Outbreak Management Plan: COVID-19'. GARD � has released an alert entitled 'COVID-19 onboard assessment tool'. SKULD � has published an article entitled 'COVID-19: force majeure, frustration and exclusion clauses'. Britannia P&I � has issued three news alerts: 'Parana River: Draft Restrictions' 'Oasis Circular No: 2006 � Crew Change Procedures in China Amid COVID-19' 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) Focus Page'. Japan P&I � has published a news alert entitled 'Measures to assure safe navigation during the peak season of drift-net fishing in the Seto Inland Sea'. North � has issued two news alerts: 'Port States React to COVID-19 Pandemic' 'ICC Warns of Scammers Exploiting COVID-19 Pandemic'. The Shipowners' Club � has issued five news alerts: 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) � FAQs on Club cover' 'Coronavirus (COVID-19): Latest information and updates' 'Coronavirus � Singapore branch temporary closure' 'Coronavirus (COVID-19): Crew health and wellbeing' 'The CMA CGM LIBRA � Court of appeal update'. The Standard Club � has published 10 new documents: two articles: 'P&I clubs seek common approach to the challenges of COVID-19' 'COVID-19 Impact on how P&I clubs do business' eight news alerts: 'Britain suspends IMO 2020 checks' 'The Judicial System in Italy � COVID-19 Outbreak' 'The Judicial System in France � COVID-19 Outbreak' 'BIMCO�s ASVTIME moves closer to completion' 'USCG issues reminder to ensure the availability of oil response services amid COVID-19' 'WHO - We are in a shared struggle to protect both lives and livelihoods' 'Beaching operations in India following the general lockout due to COVID-19 outbreak' 'An update on carriage of soya beans'. West � has released eight news alerts: 'COVID-19: A Letter to Members from the Group CEO' 'COVID-19: Coping with it at sea' 'Are seafarers more susceptible to mental health problems?' 'Coronavirus - guide for Members on potential legal issues' 'COVID-19: Guidance on extending STCW Certificates' 'COVID-19: Guidance on extending West's enhanced PEME Certificates' 'Guidance around COVID-19 issued by several U.S. bodies' 'Points to Consider if your Ship is Arrested'. UK P&I � has published four news alerts: 'Lessons Learnt: Bunker Spill' 'Risk Awareness: Cargo Claims - LNG Tankers' 'FAQ: COVID-19 and Club cover' 'Crew Health Advice: Pulmonary Tuberculosis'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News USCG � has released their annual Port State Control report for 2019. OCIMF � has published two articles: 'Inspection guidance during the global COVID-19 pandemic' 'Best practice precautions for carrying out the pre-transfer conference during the COVID 19 Pandemic'. GARD � has released two articles: 'Charterparty �chain reaction�: The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the �Athos I� case' 'Cyber security amid a global pandemic'. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has recently released an accident investigation report into the grounding of the liquefied gas carrier 'Pazifik' on an underwater rock while sailing through the Selat Sape, Indonesia. It was found that the ECDIS which the crew were using for navigation did not provide sufficient information about this navigational danger, and so the crew did not consider it a threat to safe passage. Recent IMO Circulars MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.18 � 02/04/20 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.90 � 27/03/20 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978, AS AMENDED. View Circular. LC-LP.2/Circ.10 � 25/03/20 � 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 2013 AMENDMENTS TO THE LONDON PROTOCOL TO REGULATE THE PLACEMENT OF MATTER FOR OCEAN FERTILIZATION AND OTHER MARINE GEOENGINEERING ACTIVITIES. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.50 � 19/03/20 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ 94 � 16/03/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.93 � 05/03/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL JOINT WORK PROGRAMME 2020-2022. View Circular. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.13 � 04/03/20 � CAPE TOWN AGREEMENT OF 2012 ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TORREMOLINOS PROTOCOL OF 1993 RELATING TO THE TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS, 1977. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ.93 � 27/02/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.92 � 27/02/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code � A new Chapter 17 and amendments to Chapter 8 � effective from 01/01/20 Effective date of implementation of the fuel oil standard in regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL ANNEX VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS III/3 and III/20 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2/13� effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2 Regulation 1 and 10 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code of Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code on Intact Stability 2008 (IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODUCode) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, SOLAS III and Certificates (Appendix) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGF Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the LSA Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, IV and Appendix, and the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IBC Code) and amendments to the BCH Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code, amendments to the GC Code and amendments to the EGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to Part A of the International Code on Intact Stability (2008 IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (2008 SPS Code) (MSC.445(99) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code) (MSC.453(100) and MSC,464(101)) � effective from 01/01/20 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO NOTE: All upcoming events are subject to change / review due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Please check the IMO website for updates. 30 March � 3 April: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � 75th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 20-24 April: Facilitation Committee (FAL) � 44th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 11-12 May: IMSO Advisory Committee � 45th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 13-22 May: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 102nd Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 1-5 June: Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) � 7th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 15-19 June: Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � 70th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 29 June � 3 July: Council � 124th Session 20-24 July: Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 7) � 7th Session 14-18 September: Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 7) � 7th Session 21-22 September: IMSO Advisory Committee � 46th Session 28 September � 2 October: Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) (LC 42/LP 15) 19-23 October: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) � 76th Session 2-5 November: IOPC Funds 9-13 November: IMSO Assembly � 26th Session 16-20 November: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 103rd Session 7-11 December: Council � 125th Session For full details, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 14 Friday 3rd April 2020

Friday 3rd April 2020

Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 14, 2020 � Friday 3rd April Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released four new documents: a marine guidance notice entitled �Life-Saving Appliances; Lifeboats, Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and Release Gear - Authorisation of Service Providers�. three marine information notes: �Coronavirus (COVID-19) - MCA approach to survey and certification of UK vessels� �Life-Saving Appliances - Recognised Distress Signals and Advertised Alternatives to Pyrotechnic Flares� �MARPOL � Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 3 (Baltic and North Seas NOx Emission Control Areas and Bunker Delivery Note)�. Norway � has published a new circular entitled �COVID-19 - Verification of safety management systems (ISM) by means of remote audits�. Australia � has released a new marine notice entitled �Extension of standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW) certificates�. USA � has issued four new or updated marine safety information bulletins: �Maintaining Maritime Commerce and Identification of Essential Maritime Critical Infrastructure Workers� �COVID-19 - Guidance for Maritime Operators on Compliance with Federal Drug Testing Requirements� �COVID-19 - Vessel Inspections, Exams, and Documentation� �Novel Coronavirus - Mariner Credentials� (Updated). Liberia � has updated a marine notice entitled �Consolidated List of Fees and Charges for Official Documents and Services�, and released a new notice entitled �Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)�. Marshall Islands � has released a new marine safety advisory entitled �North Atlantic Right Whale � Transport Canada Protection Measures�. Panama � has updated three circulars: �Validity of Color Copies of Original Documents� �List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers� �List of Approved P&I Clubs / Insurers � MLC�. Singapore � has issued two new documents: a shipping circular entitled �Guidelines on the Medical Examination of Seafarers and Seafarer�s Medical Certificate� a port marine circular entitled �Crew Change for Cargo Ships Under Special Circumstances in the Port of Singapore, to Minimise Risk of Community Spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) In Singapore�. Cyprus � has published a new circular entitled �Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the COVID-19 outbreak�. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has released a news alert entitled �US Coast Guard, Paris and Tokyo MOUs issue guidance on COVID-19�. Bureau Veritas � has released two new documents: �Amendments to Part A, B, C, D and E� of the guidance document �Rules for the Classification of Naval Ships� a Class news alert entitled �Guidance on the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 on Board�. Indian Register of Shipping � has published 10 new technical circulars: �Consideration of service being provided by IRS due to outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19)� �Panama Maritime Authority Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-03/2020 Reg Coronavirus and Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates� �Consideration of service being provided by IRS due to outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19)� �Antigua & Barbuda Maritime Circular No. 2020-001 on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)� �Comoros Maritime Circular Ref No. 20/01855/COM on COVID-19 � Guidance relating to the postponement /extension of statutory certification & services� �BIMO Circular Letter No. 4204/Add.6 on Preliminary list of recommendations for Governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic� �Barbados Maritime Bulletin No. 323 on COVID-19 Guidance� �Panama Merchant Marine Notice No. MMN-07-2020 Reg Request for Postponement / Extension of Statutory Certification and Services due to outbreak of COVID-19� �DGS, Order No. 04 of 2020 Reg Instructions to Vessels, all major and minor ports for dealing with COVID-19 pandemic� �Bahamas Maritime Authority Technical Alert 20-03 Reg Interim Policy on Extension/ Postponement of surveys/ audits and inspections due to outbreak of COVID-19�. Lloyd�s Register � has released two Class news alerts: �Temporary guidance: Port State Control and the impact of COVID-19� �Inventory of Hazardous Materials � EU SRR compliance�. Class NK � has issued three technical news alerts: �Steel coil loading program of existing dry cargo ships to which Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers is applied� �Information relating to COVID-19� �Sampling analysis at the commissioning tests of Ballast Water Management Systems (Panama)�. Recent P&I Club Guidance New Guidance - 'Best Management Practices (BMP) - Piracy and Armed Robbery -West Africa' IG P&I The American Club GARD Britannia P&I SKULD Japan P&I North The Standard Club UK P&I. IG P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Preliminary list of recommendations for Governments on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic'. The American Club � has published three news alerts: 'Piracy and Armed Robbery: Updates to Club's FAQs and General Guidance on the Use of Armed Guards' 'USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin Regarding COVID-19: Vessel Inspections Exams and Documentation' 'COVID-19 - Working Arrangements for the Managers' Global Offices'. GARD � has released two news alerts: 'COVID-19 and force majeure clauses under English law' 'Does your organisation�s culture dictate the engagement of your seafarers?'. Britannia P&I � has issued three news alerts: 'North Atlantic Right Whale: Enhanced Measures' 'India: Shipping is an Essential Trade' 'Crew Changes Now Allowed in Singapore in Special Circumstances'. Japan P&I � has published their latest 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters'. North � has issued two new documents: a circular entitled 'Preliminary List of Recommendations for Governments and Relevant National Authorities on the Facilitation of Maritime Trade During the COVID-19 Pandemic' a news alert entitled 'USA Issues Guidance on the Impact of COVID-19 on Asian Gypsy Moth Certificates'. The Standard Club � has published 11 new documents: three articles: 'Importance of navigational risk reviews' 'COVID-19: This is not a Drill!' 'Ninth Circuit decision highlights the value of medical evidence in rebutting section 20(a) presumption in aggravating injury case'. eight news alerts: 'US Coast Guard update on vessel inspections' 'Update - Indian Ports declare Force Majeure due to the COVID-19 outbreak' 'COVID-19 - IMO issues preliminary list of recommendations' 'COVID-19 - Seafarer Wellbeing' 'Indian Ports declare Force Majeure due to the COVID-19 outbreak' 'COVID-19 � Port states to show flexibility' 'COVID-19 Personal Injury Protocol' 'Use of open loop scrubber when transiting Turkish Straits'. The Swedish Club � has issued a member alert entitled 'COVID-19 port information from Correspondents'. West � has released two news alerts: 'Important U.S. Supreme Court decision on safe berth clauses' 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ's'. UK P&I � has published a news alert entitled 'Risk Awareness: Collision Claims'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO � has announced further meeting postponements in light of the ongoing COVID�19 pandemic. MCA � has released the latest 'MAIB Safety Digest'. EMSA � has published a document entitled 'Preliminary Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2014-2019'. OCIMF � has released the March 2020 issue of their Newsletter. Recent Accident Reports Germany � The BSU has released an accident investigation report into the grounding of the liquefied gas carrier 'Pazifik' on an underwater rock while sailing through the Selat Sape, Indonesia. It was found that the ECDIS which the crew were using for navigation did not provide sufficient information about this navigational danger, and so the crew did not consider it a threat to safe passage. Recent IMO Circulars MSC-MEPC.6/Circ.18 � 02/04/20 � NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE. View Circular. STCW.2/Circ.90 � 27/03/20 � INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW), 1978, AS AMENDED. View Circular. LC-LP.2/Circ.10 � 25/03/20 � 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 2013 AMENDMENTS TO THE LONDON PROTOCOL TO REGULATE THE PLACEMENT OF MATTER FOR OCEAN FERTILIZATION AND OTHER MARINE GEOENGINEERING ACTIVITIES. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.50 � 19/03/20 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ 94 � 16/03/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.93 � 05/03/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL JOINT WORK PROGRAMME 2020-2022. View Circular. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.13 � 04/03/20 � CAPE TOWN AGREEMENT OF 2012 ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TORREMOLINOS PROTOCOL OF 1993 RELATING TO THE TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS, 1977. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ.93 � 27/02/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.92 � 27/02/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code � A new Chapter 17 and amendments to Chapter 8 � effective from 01/01/20 Effective date of implementation of the fuel oil standard in regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL ANNEX VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS III/3 and III/20 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2/13� effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2 Regulation 1 and 10 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code of Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code on Intact Stability 2008 (IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODUCode) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, SOLAS III and Certificates (Appendix) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGF Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the LSA Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, IV and Appendix, and the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IBC Code) and amendments to the BCH Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code, amendments to the GC Code and amendments to the EGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to Part A of the International Code on Intact Stability (2008 IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (2008 SPS Code) (MSC.445(99) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code) (MSC.453(100) and MSC,464(101)) � effective from 01/01/20 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO NOTE: All upcoming events are subject to change / review due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Please check the IMO website for updates. 30 March � 3 April: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � 75th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 20-24 April: Facilitation Committee (FAL) � 44th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 11-12 May: IMSO Advisory Committee � 45th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 13-22 May: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 102nd Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 1-5 June: Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) � 7th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 15-19 June: Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � 70th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 29 June � 3 July: Council � 124th Session 20-24 July: Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 7) � 7th Session 14-18 September: Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 7) � 7th Session 21-22 September: IMSO Advisory Committee � 46th Session 28 September � 2 October: Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) (LC 42/LP 15) 19-23 October: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) � 76th Session 2-5 November: IOPC Funds 9-13 November: IMSO Assembly � 26th Session 16-20 November: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 103rd Session 7-11 December: Council � 125th Session For full details, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 13 Friday 27th March 2020

Friday 27th March 2020

Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 13, 2020 � Friday 27th March Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two new marine information notes: 'Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services � COVID-19 Impact and Safety Measures' 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) � UK Ship Register approach to registration services for UK Vessels'. USA � has published two new marine safety information bulletins: 'Novel Coronavirus - Mariner Credentials' 'Novel Coronavirus � Port and Facility Operations'. Marshall Islands � has released four new marine safety advisories: 'Handling the Validity of Ship Certificates Due to COVID-19' 'Temporary Alternative Inspection Protocols During COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Recovery' 'Coronavirus Disease Updates' 'Handling ISM, ISPS, and MLC, 2006 Due to the Exceptional Circumstance of COVID-19'. Panama � has released or updated 12 documents: three new marine notices: 'COVID-19 Request for Postponement- Extension of Statutory Certification & Services' 'Press Release � Security Level 2' 'Press Release COVID-19'. nine marine circulars: 'Authorized Recognized Organizations' 'Authorized service providers for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear' 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Authorized Recognized Organizations' 'Authorized Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) transiting High Risk Areas (online application)' 'Authorized Recognized Security Organizations (RSO), Reports and Fees' 'Recognized Organizations approved for the issuance of the Class Certificate' 'Recognized Organizations authorized for the issuance of the Provisional Certificate under the International Ballast Water Management Convention, 2004' 'Instructions for Payments to CSR and ISSC' 'Ballast Water Management Convention 2004, Panama Policy'. Singapore � has issued three new port marine circulars: 'Advisory for Shore Personnel and Ship Crew Visiting or Working Onboard Vessels Alongside Wharves, in Shipyards and at Anchorages' 'Extension of Precautionary Measures to Minimise Risk of Community Spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Singapore' 'Maritime Declaration of Health'. Cyprus � has released a new circular entitled 'EU Commission Interpretative Guidelines on EU passenger rights regulations in the context of the developing situation with COVID-19'. Bermuda � has issued six new documents: two guidance notices: 'Official Log Book' 'COVID-19 Continuity of Ship Certification'. four new or updated shipping notices: 'Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak on Bermuda Registered Ships' 'COVID-19 � Continuity of Ship Certification' 'COVID-19 � Extension of Periodical Life Saving Appliance and Fire Extinguishing Servicing' 'Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems, Appliances and Certain Emergency Equipment'. Recent Class Society Guidance Bureau Veritas � has published a Class news alert entitled 'China � COVID-19'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued nine technical circulars: 'Commonwealth of Dominica � Marine Safety Circular- CD-MSC 02-20, Rev 01 Reg. Guidance to Assist with Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Ship Operations' 'DGS, Order No. 06 of 2020 Reg Extension to the validity of periodical Surveys and Audits of Indian Registered Ships in view of COVID-19 outbreak' 'Liberia � Marine Advisory No. 07/2020 Reg. Guidance to Assist with Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Ship Operations' 'St. Vincent and the Grenadines � Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic' 'Marshall Islands � Marine Safety Advisory No. 11-20 on Handling ISM, ISPS, and MLC, 2006 due to the exceptional circumstances of Novel Coronavirus, COVID� 19' 'Tokyo MOU and Indian Ocean MOU Press Release on Guidance for dealing with impact of the outbreak of the COVID-19' 'IRS - Survey activity due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak' 'Malta Merchant Shipping Notice 158 Reg. Extraordinary Measures Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic' 'DG Shipping, India � Instructions on dealing with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) � reg'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has published a new member alert entitled 'Guidance for the Loading of Steel Cargoes Where Third-party Surveyors Are Prevented from Attending Vessels Due to COVID-19 Restrictions: Mandarin Translations', and six new circulars: 'Guidance for the Loading of Steel Cargoes Where Third-party Surveyors Are Prevented from Attending Vessels Due to COVID-19 Restrictions (Traditional Mandarin Translation)' 'Guidance for the Loading of Steel Cargoes Where Third-party Surveyors Are Prevented from Attending Vessels Due to COVID-19 Restrictions (New Mandarin Translation)' 'Guidance for the Loading of Steel Cargoes Where Third-party Surveyors Are Prevented from Attending Vessels Due to COVID-19 Restrictions' 'American Club Publication: Cyber Awareness' 'Pre-employment Medical Examinations (PEME) and COVID-19' 'Condition Survey Requirement for Tankers Carrying Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) as Cargo'. GARD � has released an alert entitled 'The importance of a good safety culture'. Britannia P&I � has issued two news alerts: 'China: Solutions to Address the Carriage of Non-Compliant Fuel Oil on Board' 'Britannia P&I Training Week: Monday 7 to Friday 11 September 2020 (New Proposed Date)'. Japan P&I � has published two news alerts: 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) � Some Key Charterparty Issues' 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) � Restriction on entering or transiting through Singapore'. North � has updated two news articles: 'COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak � Impact on Shipping' 'COVID-19: Advice on Coronavirus for Ships'. The Shipowners' Club � has released two news articles: 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)' 'Coronavirus: Challenges in meeting operational and regulatory requirements'. The Standard Club � has published 14 new documents: a press article entitled 'Tensions in the Persian Gulf increases delay exposure for shipowners'. two circulars: 'Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships' 'War Risks Class circular - Additional Premium Areas' 11 news alerts: 'Update on piracy and armed robbery in Asia' 'COVID-19 - stricter restrictions' 'UAE Ports Update' 'Updated COVID-19 related US port restrictions' 'US Jones Act and LHWCA claims in view of the COVID-19 pandemic' 'COVID-19 - the club's offices' 'Correspondents and COVID-19' 'Standard Club is the proud Health and Wellbeing sponsor of The Sea newspaper' 'COVID-19 related US port restrictions' 'Stevedore strike at Setubal and Lisboa ports' 'COVID-19 update � over 200,000 confirmed cases and 8650 deaths'. The Swedish Club � has issued two member alerts: 'Contact correspondents by mobile phone' 'Coronavirus - Canada allows crew changes'. West � has released a news alert entitled 'Extension of Precautionary Measures to Minimise Risk of Community Spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Singapore'. UK P&I � has published a news alert entitled 'Club update on crew medical validity', and a checklist entitled 'Risk Awareness: Bulk Carriers, General Carriers & Reefers'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News ICS and IAPH � have published a 'joint call for the G20 to support the maritime sector and global supply chains'. OCIMF � has released an article entitled 'The availability and use of SIRE/OVID Inspection Reports'. BIMCO � has released a guidance article on COVID-19 for shipping companies. GARD � has published three Insight articles: 'Fishery claims in South Korean waters' 'A survival guide to working from home in times of pandemic' 'Lay-up and re-activation revisited'. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MSIU has released two accident investigation reports: A crew member was seriously injured while opening the engine room hatchway of the container ship 'Vermont Trader' while at anchor at the Southeast Lamma anchorage in Hong Kong. The crew member had been standing on the hatch cover's counterweight to assist with opening it when he slipped and his leg was trapped. It was found that although the hatch cover could theoretically be lifted by one person alone, in practice this was impractical, however the approach that was taken was unsafe. The LNG carrier 'Aseem' and the VLCC 'Shinyo Ocean' collided within the passage channel of the Fujairah Offshore Anchorage Area, UAE. The vessels had mutually agreed a course of action over the VHF radio, however shortly afterward a third vessel unexpectedly passed close to the 'Shinyo Ocean', causing that vessel to alter course from the one agreed with the 'Aseem'. It was found that the two vessels continued to communicate over the VHF radio even after a close-quarter situation developed, rather than taking corrective action to avoid the collision. Recent IMO Circulars LC-LP.2/Circ.10 � 25/03/20 � 1996 PROTOCOL TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 2013 AMENDMENTS TO THE LONDON PROTOCOL TO REGULATE THE PLACEMENT OF MATTER FOR OCEAN FERTILIZATION AND OTHER MARINE GEOENGINEERING ACTIVITIES. View Circular. SUA.3/Circ.50 � 19/03/20 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ 94 � 16/03/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.93 � 05/03/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL JOINT WORK PROGRAMME 2020-2022. View Circular. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.13 � 04/03/20 � CAPE TOWN AGREEMENT OF 2012 ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TORREMOLINOS PROTOCOL OF 1993 RELATING TO THE TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS, 1977. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ.93 � 27/02/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.92 � 27/02/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.59 � 25/02/20 � INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTONOMOUS DISTRESS TRACKING (ADT) OF AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.86 � 13/02/20 � PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code � A new Chapter 17 and amendments to Chapter 8 � effective from 01/01/20 Effective date of implementation of the fuel oil standard in regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL ANNEX VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS III/3 and III/20 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2/13� effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2 Regulation 1 and 10 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code of Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code on Intact Stability 2008 (IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODUCode) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, SOLAS III and Certificates (Appendix) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGF Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the LSA Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, IV and Appendix, and the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IBC Code) and amendments to the BCH Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code, amendments to the GC Code and amendments to the EGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to Part A of the International Code on Intact Stability (2008 IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (2008 SPS Code) (MSC.445(99) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code) (MSC.453(100) and MSC,464(101)) � effective from 01/01/20 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO NOTE: All upcoming events are subject to change / review due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Please check the IMO website for updates. 30 March � 3 April: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � 75th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 20-24 April: Facilitation Committee (FAL) � 44th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 11-12 May: IMSO Advisory Committee � 45th Session 13-22 May: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 102nd Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 1-5 June: Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) � 7th Session 15-19 June: Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � 70th Session 29 June � 3 July: Council � 124th Session 20-24 July: Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 7) � 7th Session 14-18 September: Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 7) � 7th Session 21-22 September: IMSO Advisory Committee � 46th Session 28 September � 2 October: Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) (LC 42/LP 15) 19-23 October: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) � 76th Session 2-5 November: IOPC Funds 9-13 November: IMSO Assembly � 26th Session 16-20 November: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 103rd Session 7-11 December: Council � 125th Session For full details, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 12 Friday 20th March 2020

Friday 20th March 2020

Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 12, 2020 � Friday 20th March Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates UK � has released two new marine information notes: 'Guidance and Information To Follow In The Event of COVID-19 Outbreak Impacting UK Seafarer Services' 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) - MCA approach to survey and certification of UK vessels'. Norway � has issued a new circular entitled 'COVID-19 - Extension of certificates and vessel instructions'. USA � has published a new marine safety information bulletin entitled 'Vessel Reporting Requirements for Illness or Death'. Liberia � has released two new marine advisory notes: 'Precautions when Navigating Waters in and around Ningbo-Zhoushan, China' 'Implementation of IMO Circular Letter No.4204/Add.1: COVID-19 � Implementation and enforcement of relevant IMO instruments'. Marshall Islands � has released three documents: a new marine notice entitled 'Inventory of Hazardous Materials Experts', an updated marine notice entitled 'Fees for Official Documents and Services'. a new marine safety advisory entitled 'Brazil to Require ISM Code Certification For MOUs And Fixed Platforms'. Panama � has updated a marine notice entitled 'Coronavirus and Seafarers employment agreement and Certificates'. Isle of Man � has released a new technical advisory notice entitled 'COVID-19 Advice to Ship Operators'. Singapore � has updated two port marine circulars: 'Maritime Declaration of Health' 'Extension of Precautionary Measures to Minimise Risk of Community Spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Singapore'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'Special arrangements by the Shipping Deputy Ministry for the provision of services during the COVID-19 outbreak'. Malta � has released two new documents: a merchant shipping notice entitled 'Extraordinary Measures Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic' a technical notice entitled 'Periodic Servicing of Lifeboats, Liferafts and Rescue Boats, Launching Appliances and Release Gear'. Bermuda � has issued a new guidance notice entitled 'COVID-19 Extension of Periodical Life Saving Appliance and Fixed Fire Extinguishing Servicing'. Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society � has issued a new guidance document entitled 'Guidelines for Surveys of Pure Battery Powered Ships'. DNV GL � has released a news alert entitled 'EU Ship Recycling Regulation � further clarifications on IHM'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued two new technical circulars: 'Panama Maritime Authority Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-03/2020 Reg Coronavirus and Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates' 'IMO Circular Letter Reg Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has published four new member alerts: 'COVID-19 Global Port Restrictions Map' 'USCG Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19 and Vessel Reporting Requirements for Illness Or Death' 'COVID-19 - New Working Arrangements for Managers' Global Offices' 'COVID-19 � Developments in SCB's New York Office'. GARD � has released two news alerts: 'Steady on the stairs!' 'Managing COVID-19 cases onboard'. Britannia P&I � has released two news alerts: 'Singapore: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update' 'India: COVID 19 � Entry Restrictions and Quarantine Procedures'. North � has issued three documents: a new circular entitled 'Business Continuity Planning - Coronavirus' a news alert entitled 'Bunker Fuel � Not a Virus' an updated news alert entitled 'COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak � Impact on Shipping *Update*'. The Shipowners' Club � has released a news alert entitled 'Coronavirus -London branch temporary closure'. The Standard Club � has published eight news alerts: 'Update on impact of COVID-19 outbreak in Panama' 'New annexes broaden scope of BIMCO Supplytime 2017' 'UK Government issues COVID-19 Shipping and Sea Ports Guidance' 'Australian Prime Minister announces enhanced border arrangements' 'COVID-19 - the club's offices' 'Europe COVID-19 cases continue to rise' 'CMF/EUNAVFOR Industry Releasable Threat Bulletin 18' 'COVID-19 � WHO categorizes COVID-19 as a pandemic'. Steamship Mutual � has issued a club circular entitled 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) � SIMSL Offices: Working Remotely'. The Swedish Club � has released four member alerts: 'Focus: Main engine damage' 'Sign up for TELP - Trade Enabling Loss Prevention' 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) - News and updates' West � has issued two news alerts: 'Response to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation' 'Venezuelan Sanctions - designation of Rosneft Trading S.A. - Update - TTI'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News EMSA � has released the March 2020 issue of their Newsletter. IMO � has published a new video on the process of biofouling. BIMCO � has, in light of the current crisis, made all of the COVID-19 related content on their website freely available for access. INTERTANKO � has issued a press release on the impact of COVID-19 on the tanker industry. Recent Accident Reports UK � The MAIB has released an accident investigation report into a collision between the container vessel 'ANL Wyong' and the gas carrier 'King Arthur' in the approaches to Algeciras, Spain. It was found that the Master of the 'King Arthur' had thought, based on AIS information, that the 'ANL Wyong' was under way when in fact the vessel was stationary. This led to an alteration of course which was intended to pass astern, but instead resulted in a risk of collision. Further, neither bridge team recognized the risk until it was too late. Germany � The BSU has released an accident investigation report into the allision of the container ship 'Akacia' with a lock gate on the Kiel Canal in Kiel-Holtenau. It was found that the vessel's propeller blades and CPP system had been previously damaged in an unidentified event. This damage resulted in the valve needed to adjust the pitch of the propeller blades becoming blocked, which caused the vessel to increase speed in an uncontrollable manner. Malta � The MSIU has released two accident investigation reports: A crew member was seriously injured while securing containers on the cross deck of the multipurpose dry cargo vessel 'Boston Trader'. The lower end of a long lashing bar had fallen onto his right foot, cutting through his safety shoes. It was found that the task may not have been risk assessed correctly, as some of the control measures were not in place at the time of the accident. The bulk carrier 'Leopold LD' experienced a failure of both their auxiliary engines and the vessel's emergency generator. It was found that, among other issues, the fuel oil compensation damping tank was inadequately charged, and the crew were neither familiar nor aware of how to correctly operate this tank. Bahamas � The BMA has released an accident investigation report into the explosion of one of the auxiliary boilers on board the drill ship 'Norbe VIII' which resulted in the death of three crew members. It was found that the boiler's pressure safety valves had been incorrectly adjusted by service engineers who were not appropriately qualified to conduct the servicing operation, and the vessel's management had not provided sufficient oversight of the operation. Recent IMO Circulars SUA.3/Circ.50 � 19/03/20 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ 94 � 16/03/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.93 � 05/03/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL JOINT WORK PROGRAMME 2020-2022. View Circular. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.13 � 04/03/20 � CAPE TOWN AGREEMENT OF 2012 ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TORREMOLINOS PROTOCOL OF 1993 RELATING TO THE TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS, 1977. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ.93 � 27/02/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.92 � 27/02/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.59 � 25/02/20 � INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTONOMOUS DISTRESS TRACKING (ADT) OF AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.86 � 13/02/20 � PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974. View Circular. LLMC.1/CIRC.62 � 13/02/20 � CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code � A new Chapter 17 and amendments to Chapter 8 � effective from 01/01/20 Effective date of implementation of the fuel oil standard in regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL ANNEX VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS III/3 and III/20 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2/13� effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2 Regulation 1 and 10 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code of Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code on Intact Stability 2008 (IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODUCode) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, SOLAS III and Certificates (Appendix) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGF Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the LSA Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, IV and Appendix, and the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IBC Code) and amendments to the BCH Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code, amendments to the GC Code and amendments to the EGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to Part A of the International Code on Intact Stability (2008 IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (2008 SPS Code) (MSC.445(99) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code) (MSC.453(100) and MSC,464(101)) � effective from 01/01/20 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO NOTE: All upcoming events are subject to change / review due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Please check the IMO website for updates. 16-20 March: Legal Committee (LEG) � 107th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 30 March � 3 April: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � 75th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 20-24 April: Facilitation Committee (FAL) � 44th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 11-12 May: IMSO Advisory Committee � 45th Session 13-22 May: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 102nd Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 1-5 June: Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) � 7th Session 15-19 June: Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � 70th Session 29 June � 3 July: Council � 124th Session 20-24 July: Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 7) � 7th Session 14-18 September: Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 7) � 7th Session 21-22 September: IMSO Advisory Committee � 46th Session 28 September � 2 October: Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) (LC 42/LP 15) 19-23 October: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) � 76th Session 2-5 November: IOPC Funds 9-13 November: IMSO Assembly � 26th Session 16-20 November: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 103rd Session 7-11 December: Council � 125th Session For full details, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 11 Friday 13th March 2020

Friday 13th March 2020

Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 11, 2020 � Friday 13th March Click Here to view this email as a PDF. Forward this email to a friend Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Norway � has released a new circular entitled 'Deck lights'. US � has issued three new marine safety information bulletins: 'Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) � Reader Requirements; Delay of Effective Date' 'Impact of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation on U.S. flagged ships' 'Novel Coronavirus Update -Change 1'. Liberia � has released three new marine advisory notes: 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance � Extended application' 'India Bans Plastic on Ships Update (Addendum No. 1)' 'Considerations for Managing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases/Outbreak on Board Ships'. Marshall Islands � has released a new marine safety alert entitled 'Coronavirus Disease Precautions'. Panama � has updated four circulars: 'Administrative Fee imposed by the Republic of Panama for each statutory certificates and approvals issued by Class Societies and Recognized Organizations duly authorized by the Panama Maritime Authority' 'Control of the Issuance of Statutory Certificates' 'Optional and Voluntary System for Electronic Books or Electronic Record Books on board Panamanian Flagged Vessels' 'Mandatory Implementation of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code'. Hong Kong � has released two new merchant shipping information notes: 'Quality Assurance for Hong Kong Registered Ships' 'Approved Onboard Training Programme and Approved Training Record Books for Officer Cadets'. Cyprus � has issued a new circular entitled 'Coronavirus Disease �COVID-19� � Updates on precautions to be taken to minimise risks to seafarers, passengers and others on board ships'. Recent Class Society Guidance American Bureau of Shipping � has updated their guidance document 'Guide for Dynamic Positioning Systems'. China Classification Society � has issued two new guidance documents: 'Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships 2020 RCN No.1' 'Guidelines for the Implementation of Continuous Machinery Survey (CMS)'. DNV GL � has released a news article entitled 'IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment'. Lloyd's Register � has issued a Class news alert entitled 'IMO DCS and EU MRV � Deadline approaching for annual submission of fuel oil consumption data'. Recent P&I Club Guidance The American Club � has published four new alerts: 'United States Coast Guard Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19' 'American Pilots' Association Request - Dangerous Trapdoors' 'Outbreak of the COVID-19 Virus-Managers Shanghai and Hong Kong Offices' 'International Chamber of Shipping and World Health Organization Guidance on COVID-19'. GARD � has released an alert entitled 'Safety management systems require support from top management'. SKULD � has issued a new article entitled 'Channel closures'. Britannia P&I � has released three news alerts: 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) � Britannia Offices: Working Remotely' 'International Group: Video Launched to Explain the IG Pool and Reinsurance Arrangements' 'Turkey: Declaration of Bunkerquantity'. Japan P&I Club � has published a news alert entitled 'China -Fujian MSA issued New Edition of �Implementing Regulations for Safety Supervision and Management of Vessel Traffic Service� and �Service Guide for VTS�'. North � has updated two ongoing news alerts: 'No Scrubs: More Ports Declare Ban on EGCS Discharges *Update*' 'COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak � Impact on Shipping *Update*'. The Standard Club � has released a press article entitled 'Misdeclared cargoes and the booking process', and five news alerts: 'Supply of low sulphur bunkers and discharge of scrubber wash-water in Brazil' 'COVID-19 - the club's offices' 'COVID-19 - Spread to 87 countries' 'COVID-19 � Turkish ports quarantine ships from 'contaminated countries' for 14 days prior to berthing' 'Disruption expected at Takoradi port during dredging works for port expansion'. The Swedish Club � has issued a news alert entitled 'The Mississippi River � anchoring issues'. West � has released a news alert entitled 'Asian Gypsy Moth 2020 (Annual Update)'. UK P&I � has released a news alert entitled 'Mawani: Precautions and protections to prevent the outbreak of the Coronavirus, COVID-19'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO � has released a press briefing announcing the postponement of a number of meetings following the global COVID-19 outbreak. ICS � has published new guidance for the shipping industry to help combat the spread of COVID-19. GARD � issued two new insight articles: ''Cold straightening' of bent shafts may save time and money' 'An electronic glitch can lead to large claims'. MAIB � has released a Safety Bulletin 'highlighting a potentially serious hazard associated with condensed aerosol firefighting suppressant particles after the fatal accident on fishing vessel 'Resurgam''. Recent Accident Reports Malta � The MSIU has released an accident investigation report into the inadvertent release of a lifeboat during an abandon ship drill on board the oil / chemical tanker 'Giovanni DP', which resulted in serious injury to a crew member. The main cause of the incident was found to be the failure of the maintenance chain. Also contributing was the fact that the safety bolt was removed from the maintenance position during the drill. Denmark � The Dutch Safety Board has released an accident investigation report into the allision of the chemical and oil tanker 'Bow Jubail' with a jetty in the port of Rotterdam which resulted in a fuel oil spill. It was found that the allision was caused by an 'incorrect assessment of the rudder position following an incorrect steering command from the Master'. The fuel tank in question had only a single wall, so it was vulnerable to the damage. Recent IMO Circulars LC-LP.1/Circ.93 � 05/03/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL JOINT WORK PROGRAMME 2020-2022. View Circular. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.13 � 04/03/20 � CAPE TOWN AGREEMENT OF 2012 ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TORREMOLINOS PROTOCOL OF 1993 RELATING TO THE TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS, 1977. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ.93 � 27/02/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.92 � 27/02/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.59 � 25/02/20 � INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTONOMOUS DISTRESS TRACKING (ADT) OF AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.86 � 13/02/20 � PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974. View Circular. LLMC.1/CIRC.62 � 13/02/20 � CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. III.3/Circ.7 � 30/01/20 � CASUALTY ANALYSIS AND STATISTICS. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ.92 � 30/01/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LLMC.1/Circ.61 � 30/01/20 � CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. SUA.4/Circ.42 � 24/01/20 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE PROTOCOL FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF FIXED PLATFORMS LOCATED ON THE CONTINENTAL SHELF. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code � A new Chapter 17 and amendments to Chapter 8 � effective from 01/01/20 Effective date of implementation of the fuel oil standard in regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL ANNEX VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS III/3 and III/20 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2/13� effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2 Regulation 1 and 10 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code of Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code on Intact Stability 2008 (IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODUCode) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, SOLAS III and Certificates (Appendix) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGF Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the LSA Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, IV and Appendix, and the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IBC Code) and amendments to the BCH Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code, amendments to the GC Code and amendments to the EGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to Part A of the International Code on Intact Stability (2008 IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (2008 SPS Code) (MSC.445(99) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code) (MSC.453(100) and MSC,464(101)) � effective from 01/01/20 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO NOTE: All upcoming events are subject to change / review due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Please check the IMO website for updates. 16-20 March: Legal Committee (LEG) � 107th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 30 March � 3 April: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � 75th Session � POSTPONED � Please see the IMO's website for more information. 20-24 April: Facilitation Committee (FAL) � 44th Session 11-12 May: IMSO Advisory Committee � 45th Session 13-22 May: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 102nd Session 1-5 June: Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) � 7th Session 15-19 June: Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � 70th Session 29 June � 3 July: Council � 124th Session 20-24 July: Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 7) � 7th Session 14-18 September: Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 7) � 7th Session 21-22 September: IMSO Advisory Committee � 46th Session 28 September � 2 October: Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) (LC 42/LP 15) 19-23 October: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) � 76th Session 2-5 November: IOPC Funds 9-13 November: IMSO Assembly � 26th Session 16-20 November: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 103rd Session 7-11 December: Council � 125th Session For full details, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. 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Shipping Regulations and Guidance - Week 10 Friday 6th March 2020

Friday 6th March 2020

Shipping Regulations and Guidance Week 10, 2020 � Friday 6th March Click Here to view this email as a PDF. 28th October 2020 � An important date for ballast water management Witherby Publishing Group has produced a guidance article for subscribers to Shipping Regulations and Guidance. The article highlights the 28th October 2020 deadline for installation of BWMS approved under the BWMS Code or revised 2016 Guidelines. View Article Flag State Regulations and Guidance Updates Australia � has updated two marine orders: 'Certificates of Operation and Operation Requirements - National Law' 'Marine pollution prevention � air pollution'. Marshall Islands � has updated two marine notices: 'International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)' 'International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code'. Panama � has updated three circulars: 'Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), Certification Process - MLC, 2006' 'Mobile Offshore Drilling Units and Mobile Offshore Units - High Speed Craft' 'Control of the Fuel�s Quality Guidelines'. Singapore � has released two new documents: a shipping circular entitled 'Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) Conformance Testing and Certification' a port marine circular entitled 'Maritime Declaration of Health'. Hong Kong � has published a new merchant shipping information note entitled 'Operational considerations for managing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases/outbreak on board ships'. Bermuda � has released a new guidance note entitled 'Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak on Bermuda Registered Ships'. Recent Class Society Guidance China Classification Society � has released two new guidance documents: 'Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Assessment and Cyber Safety Management System 2019' 'Guidelines for Requirement and Security Assessment of Ship Cyber System 2020'. Indian Register of Shipping � has issued two new technical circulars: 'IMO Circular Letter Reg Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)' 'Guidance on Fixed Gas Detection System for Liquified Gas Carriers'. Lloyd's Register � has published a news alert entitled 'Guidance: Survey activity during the Coronavirus outbreak'. Class NK � has issued a technical news alert entitled 'Type Approval by the Japanese Government for the exhaust gas monitoring systems and discharge water monitoring systems of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems installed on Japanese-flagged ships'. Recent P&I Club Guidance Regulations of the People�s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships (Update) The American Club GARD Britannia P&I Japan P&I North Steamship Mutual UK P&I The American Club � has released two new alerts: 'INTERTANKO Voyage and Time Charterparty Clauses and Explanatory Notes for COVID-19' 'COVID-19 Guidance Now in Traditional and Simplified Mandarin'. GARD � has released an alert entitled 'There are downsides to making decisions in isolation'. Britannia P&I � has issued three news alerts: 'Singapore: Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak on Singapore Registered Ships - Update' 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) � Britannia Offices: Working Remotely' 'Pollution of Marine Environment in Greece'. Japan P&I Club � has released their latest 'Recent Navigation Warnings of China Waters'. North � has issued three news alerts: 'No Scrubs: More Ports Declare Ban on EGCS Discharges *Update* ' 'COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak � Impact on Shipping *Update* ' 'COVID-19: Advice on Coronavirus for Ships *Update*''. The Shipowners' Club � has published two news articles: 'Legal Costs Cover and IMO 2020' 'Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)'. The Standard Club � has released seven news alerts: 'Singapore MPA extends its precautionary measures' 'WHO raises COVID-19 threat assessment to its highest level' 'South Africa's approach to IMO Sulphur Cap 2020' 'COVID-19 cases reported in five new member states' 'Coronavirus - the club's offices' 'Crew mental and physical wellbeing during extensive delays' 'COVID-19 detection measures are expected to tighten in Greek ports'. The Swedish Club � has issued four new member alerts: 'Contact incidents - causes and cases' 'Coronavirus � legal guidance for Members' 'Coronavirus - overview and shipping guidance for Members' 'MSS Case March: Unfinished arrival checklist led to severe damage'. West � has released four news alerts: 'The EU F-gas Regulation and what it means for the maritime industry' 'Fixed Continues Stable Premium and Tonnage Growth' 'Port State Control to Clampdown on Non-compliant Fuels' 'Coronavirus - Hong Kong Office Closure'. UK P&I � has published the winter edition of their bi-annual newsletter 'Bodily Injury News'. Other Regulations and Guidance in the News IMO � has released a press briefing entitled 'IMO 2020 sulphur limit implementation � carriage ban enters into force'. Wilhelmsen � have made available a live world map reference showing locations with port restrictions due to the Coronavirus. OCIMF � has released the February 2020 issue of their Newsletter. UK Chamber of Shipping � has launched a competition 'to find new ideas that could help make the shipping industry greener, cleaner, more sustainable and get to net zero Shipping by 2050'. BIMCO � has issued the March 2020 issue of their 'Bulletin' magazine. Recent Accident Reports Denmark � The DMAIB has recently released an accident investigation report into an occupational accident in which one crew member aboard the general cargo ship 'Hav Streym' was severely injured. In the course of moving a travelling gantry carrying an excavator, the crew member was trapped between a guardrail and the gantry. It was found that there was no visibility from the excavator cab (from which the gantry was operated) to the main deck, and the driver could not see any persons on the deck. Furthermore, the lighting conditions meant that the crew member on the deck could not visually identify the location of the gantry. Recent IMO Circulars LC-LP.1/Circ.93 � 05/03/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL JOINT WORK PROGRAMME 2020-2022. View Circular. CT/AGR2012.1/Circ.13 � 04/03/20 � CAPE TOWN AGREEMENT OF 2012 ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE TORREMOLINOS PROTOCOL OF 1993 RELATING TO THE TORREMOLINOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS, 1977. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ.93 � 27/02/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LC-LP.1/Circ.92 � 27/02/20 � CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION OF MARINE POLLUTION BY DUMPING OF WASTES AND OTHER MATTER, 1972 AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL. View Circular. COMSAR.1/Circ.59 � 25/02/20 � INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTONOMOUS DISTRESS TRACKING (ADT) OF AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. View Circular. PSLS.6/Circ.86 � 13/02/20 � PROTOCOL OF 1988 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974. View Circular. LLMC.1/CIRC.62 � 13/02/20 � CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. III.3/Circ.7 � 30/01/20 � CASUALTY ANALYSIS AND STATISTICS. View Circular. SUA.1/Circ.92 � 30/01/20 � CONVENTION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF MARITIME NAVIGATION. View Circular. LLMC.1/Circ.61 � 30/01/20 � CONVENTION ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS, 1976. View Circular. SUA.4/Circ.42 � 24/01/20 � PROTOCOL OF 2005 TO THE PROTOCOL FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS AGAINST THE SAFETY OF FIXED PLATFORMS LOCATED ON THE CONTINENTAL SHELF. View Circular. For all recent IMO public circulars, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. Regulations Recently Entered into Force IMO and ILO regulations that have entered into force or been amended recently include: Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code � A new Chapter 17 and amendments to Chapter 8 � effective from 01/01/20 Effective date of implementation of the fuel oil standard in regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL ANNEX VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS III/3 and III/20 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2/13� effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-2 Regulation 1 and 10 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1 � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code of Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code on Intact Stability 2008 (IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODUCode) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, SOLAS III and Certificates (Appendix) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGF Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the LSA Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to SOLAS II-1, IV and Appendix, and the HSC Codes � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (2010 FTP Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IBC Code) and amendments to the BCH Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the IGC Code, amendments to the GC Code and amendments to the EGC Code � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to Part A of the International Code on Intact Stability (2008 IS Code) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (2008 SPS Code) (MSC.445(99) � effective from 01/01/20 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code) (MSC.453(100) and MSC,464(101)) � effective from 01/01/20 For a full and detailed list of recent IMO regulations, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. A Guide to What's Happening at the IMO 2-6 March: Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) � 7th Session 11-13 March: IOPC Funds 16-20 March: Legal Committee (LEG) � 107th Session 30 March � 3 April: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) � 75th Session 20-24 April: Facilitation Committee (FAL) � 44th Session 11-12 May: IMSO Advisory Committee � 45th Session 13-22 May: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 102nd Session 1-5 June: Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) � 7th Session 15-19 June: Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) � 70th Session 29 June � 3 July: Council � 124th Session 20-24 July: Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 7) � 7th Session 14-18 September: Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 7) � 7th Session 21-22 September: IMSO Advisory Committee � 46th Session 28 September � 2 October: Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996) (LC 42/LP 15) 19-23 October: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76) � 76th Session 2-5 November: IOPC Funds 9-13 November: IMSO Assembly � 26th Session 16-20 November: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) � 103rd Session 7-11 December: Council � 125th Session For full details, visit Shipping Regulations & Guidance. 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