DNV Statutory Update 15Nov 2012

AMENDMENTS THAT ENTER INTO FORCE 1ST JANUARY 2013 TO 1ST JANUARY 2014

DNV SERVING THE MARITIME INDUSTRY Statutory update 15 November 2012

Statutory updateKeeping updated on new and retroactive requirements from IMO/ ILO can be a chal lenge. Hence we have made a summary with the most important IMO/ ILO requirements entering into force from 1st January 2013 to 1st January 2014. A full overview can be found in Requirement Explorer TM which you can access through DNV Exchange.

This information is recommended to Technical, Safety, Quality and Operation departments of shipping com-panies, but there is also information relevant for yards and newbuilding departments.We hope you will find the information useful. Should you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

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Convention/ Code

Regulation Date of entry into force

Applicable to Subject

Res. MSC.81(70) Part 1, item 6.9.3 and 6.9.4

2013-01-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2013-01-01.

Para.s 6.9.3 and 6.9.4 replaced with text giving more details for testing of operating mechanism and release mechanism on lifeboats. Applicable to equipment installed on or after 2013-01-01.

Res. MSC.81(70) Part 1, item 6.9.5 (new sub-para. .5)

2013-01-01 Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2013-01-01.

The new sub-para. .5 introduce test of second release mechanism on lifeboats. Applicable to equipment installed on or after 2013-01-01.

SOLAS III/1.5 (new para. .5)

2013-01-01First dry-docking after 2014-07-01, at latest by 2019-07-01.

All cargo vessels and passenger vessels.

Existing lifeboat on-load release mechanisms not complying with new paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 to 4.4.7.6.6 (hook stability, locking devices and hydro-static interlock) of the LSA Code, as amended by res. MSC.320(89), to be replaced with equipment complying with the amended Code. Guidelines, MSC.1/Circ.1392, for evaluation and replacement has been developed.

LSA Code 4.4.7.6 (new sub-para.s .4, .5 and .6)

2013-01-01 All cargo vessels and passenger vessels. Life-boat release mechanisms.

New para.s 4, .5 and .6 are inserted giving require-ments to hook stability, locking devices and if provided, hydrostatic interlocks.

LSA Code 4.4.7.6 (new sub-para.s .and renumbering)

2013-01-01 Cargo vessels and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2013-01-01. Lifeboat release mechanisms.

More design criteria for lifeboat release gear mechanisms (release criteria, hydrostatic interlocks, operation of the release mechanisms, reset process etc.). The paragraph 4.4.7.6 is amended with new para.s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15 and 16. The existing paragraphs .1 to .9 are renumbered.

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AMENDMENTS THAT ENTER INTO FORCE 1ST JANUARY 2013 TO 1ST JANUARY 2014 (CONTINUED)

Convention/ Code



IMSBC Code Appendix 1 2013-01-01Formal effective date.

All cargo vessels, GT >= 500.

In Appendix 1, Individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes, some schedules have been modified and some new schedules have been introduced. The most important new schedule is Wood products - general, classified as a Group B cargo.

MARPOL Annex IV (sew-age), Reg. 1, 11 & 12

2013-01-01To be complied with from 2016-01-01.

Passenger vessels, contract date >= 2016-01-01. This regulation applies if building con-tract >= 2016-01-01, or in the absence of building contract, if keel-laid >= 2016-01-01. Delivery date is not relevant in this respect.

Annex IV has been amended introducing Special Area (the Baltic Sea) regulating the discharge of sewage from passenger ships. Discharge is prohibited in this area except for ships that have an operative approved sewage treatment plant (STP), type approved to the new standard, Res. MEPC.227(64).



Passenger vessels, contract date <= 2015-12-31. This regulation applies if building contract <= 2015-12-31 and if delivery >= 2018-01-01. Keel-laying date is not relevant in this respect.




Passenger vessels, contract date <= 2015-12-31. This regulation applies if building contract <= 2015-12-31 and if delivery date <= 2017-12-31.


MARPOL Annex V (revised)

2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels.

Annex V has been revised further, limiting the discharge of garbage. The Garbage Record Book form has been updated accordingly.

MARPOL Annex VI, Reg. 13.6, 14.3 & 14.4.4.

2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels. Vessels trading in US Caribbean Sea Emis-sion Control Area.

The designation of the US Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) for NOx and SOx. The sulphur (SOx) requirements within this ECA take effect on 2014-01-01, as per MEPC.1/Circ.755. Ships powered by propulsion boilers as described in Reg. 14.4.4 are exempted from the North America and US Caribbean Sea ECA SOx requirements until 2020-01-01.

MARPOL Annex VI, Ch. 4 (new Ch.)

2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, GT >= 400.

New chapter introducing mandatory energy effi-ciency measures.






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MARPOL Annex VI, Ch. 4. Reg. 20 & 21 (new Ch. & Reg)

2013-01-01 Cargo vessels, GT >= 2000, contract date >= 2013-01-01. This regulation applies if build-ing contract >= 2013-01-01, or in the absence of building contract, if keel-laid >= 2013-07-01, or in any case if delivery date >= 2015-01-01. The regulations also applies to major conversions.

Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) to be cal-culated for certain cargo vessels. Applicable for: bulk carriers, gas carriers, tankers, container ships, general cargo ships, refrigerated cargo carriers and combination carriers with specified DWT as described in the regulation text.

See also DNV Technical eNewsletter, 14 May 2012Energy efficiency

MARPOL Annex VI, Ch. 4 Reg. 22 (new Ch. & Reg.)

2013-01-01At initial survey before the new ship is put in service, or at first intermedi-ate or renewal survey after the enter into force date for existing vessels.

All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, GT >= 400.

Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) to be developed and kept on board. This may be incorporated in the ISM documentation.

MARPOL Annex VI, Appendix VIII (new appendix)

2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels. International Energy Efficiency Certifi-cate.

International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate introduced.

MARPOL Revised Annex V

2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels.

2012 Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V has been developed, and revokes Res. MEPC.59(33), as amended by MEPC.92(45).

MARPOL Revised Annex V, Reg. 10

2013-01-01 All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, GT >= 100.

2012 Guidelines for the development of garbage management plans has been developed further, and revokes Res. MEPC.71(38).

SOLAS V/19.2.2.3.4 (new sub-para.3.4)

2013-07-01(expected)First safety equipment survey after.

Cargo vessels, keel-laid <= 2011-06-30, GT >= 500, GT <= 2999.

Bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) required and shall be in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea.

SOLAS V/19.2.10.3 (new sub-para.10.3)

2013-07-01(expected)

Bulk carriers and non-tanker/ -bulk cargo vessels, keel-laid >= 2013-07-01, GT >= 10000.

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) required, i.e. no longer only an option, it has become mandatory

MARPOL Annex I, Reg. 38.3 & 38.4 (new para. .3 & .4)


All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels.

Requirements for reception facilities may be satisfied through Regional arrangements for Small Island Developing States. In such cases, Regional Reception Facilities Plan to be developed by the parties participating in the regional arrangement.


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MARPOL Annex II, Reg. 18.2 (new para. .2)


All chemical tankers. Covers also NLS tankers.


MARPOL Annex IV, Reg. 12.1 (new para. .1)


All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels. All ships certified to carry > 15 persons.


MARPOL Annex V, Reg. 8.2 (new para. .8)




MARPOL Annex VI, Reg. 17.1 (new para. .1)




NOx Technical Code 2008

Ch.2, para. 2.2.4 replaced by 2.2.4.1 & 2.2.4.2


All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, GT >= 400. Applies to all diesel engines with output of more than 130 kW and installed on or after 2010-07-01.

Para. 2.2.4 has been replaced by 2.2.4.1 & 2.2.4.2 to give a better overview about requirements to onboard tests. Para. 2.2.5.1:has been replaced to give more details on how to apply NOx reducing devices.

MLC 2006 2013-08-20 All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels.

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 enters into force.






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SOLAS II-1/8-1 2014-01-01(expected)

Passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2014-01-01.

New sub-para. .3 added which requires onboard stability computer or shore-based support to provide stability calculation for safe return to port after flooding.

SOLAS III/20.11.2.4 (new sub-para. .4)


All cargo vessels. Free-fall lifeboat.

The new sub-para .4 states that the five-yearly overload test of free-fall lifeboat release systems can be done either with only operating crew on board, or by a simulated launching in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1.

SOLAS V/14.2 2014-01-01(expected)


Replaced with a new paragraph instructing the Administration to establish appropriate minimum safe manning following a transparent procedure.

SOLAS VI/5-1 (new reg.)


All cargo vessels. Carriage of bulk liquid cargoes.

New regulation 5-1 prohibiting blending of bulk liquid cargoes and production processes during sea voyages.

SOLAS VII/4 2014-01-01(expected)

All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels. Carriage of dangerous goods.

Regulation replaced with new text clarifying that transport documentation shall be in accordance with the IMDG Code.

SOLAS XI-1/2 2014-01-01(expected)

All bulk carriers and oil tankers.

Guidelines for enhanced survey program has been replaced by the 2011 ESP Code (adopted by A.1049(27)).

HSC Code 2000 Ch. 14.15.10.1 2014-01-01(expected)

All HSC/ DSC. Sub-para. .1 replaced with new text clarifying that annual test of EPIRB both for passenger craft and cargo craft shall be carried out at intervals within 3 months before the expiry date, or 3 months before or after the anniversary date, of the HSC Safety Certificate.

FSS Code Ch. 6 2014-01-01(expected)

Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2014-01-01.

The existing text of Ch. 6 is modified. The new Ch.6 defines more in detail the minimum require-ments for such foam system. Fire and component testing are now required for both inside air foam systems and conventional high expansion foam system, hence type approval certificate according to IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1384 is required for all such system when the FSS Code is in force.

FSS Code Ch. 8.2.1.1 2014-01-01(expected)

Cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, keel-laid >= 2014-01-01.

New sentence included describing permitted sys-tems for control stations, where water may cause damage to essential equipment.

IMDG Code 2014-01-01(expected)

All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels. Ships carrying dangerous goods.

Minor changes throughout the Code.

LL Annex B/ Annex II/ Reg. 47


All cargo vessels and passenger vessels.

New definition of the northern boundary of the Southern Winter Seasonal Zone.


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