WSM Regulatory Update

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Global HSEQ Regulatory update May 2013

Sources: IMO, Regs4Ships, DNV, ABS, BV, MCA, USCG

Timeline for new regulations in force

12. ECDIS See above for staged introduction for differing ship sizes and

10. Recoveryfrom water plan

20 US C ibb

21. CaliforniaMGO/ MDO limit

22. Load LineSummer Zoneoff South Africa

23. FSSCode

25. IMDGCode updates

26. STCWMandatory training

29. USCG BallastWater


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Global HSEQ Regulatory Update May2013 Page 2 of 20

SOLAS

No DESCRIPTIONISSUING

BODY / REFDATE ENTRY INTO FORCE

ACTION TO BE TAKEN(SHIP / SHORE)

1 SOLAS Ch II/1-3The Code requires measurement of noise

levels in work, navigation, accommodationand service spaces under simulated portconditions and at normal service speed atno less than 80% of the maximumcontinuous rating (MCR)

IMO Applicable to new ships >1600 GT

Building contract on or after 1 July 2014Construction on or after 1 January 2015Delivery or after 1 July 2018

New build requirements

2 SOLAS Ch II/2-10New ships to carry a minimum of two (2)twoway portable radiotelephone apparatusfor fire-fighters communications. Ontankers, and for use in hazardous areas,these twoway portable radiotelephonesare to be of an explosionproof type

IMO New ships constructed on or after 1 July2014

Existing ships first annual survey after1July 2018

Ships to check they carry suitable radiosfor fire fighter communications. Shortfallsto be reported to VMs

Note - tanker radios to be explosionproof

3 SOLAS Ch II/2 -15

SCBA of fire-fighter's outfits providedonboard all ships shall have a capacity of atleast 1,200 litres, or be capable offunctioning for at least 30 minutes. Theseamendments do not phase-out existingpump and hose breathing systems whichwere permitted on ships constructed before1 J anuary 2002. Each compressed airbreathing apparatus is to be fitted with anaudible alarm and a visual or other devicewhich will alert the user before the volumeof the air in the cylinder has been reducedto no less than 200 litres. All air cylinders

for breathing apparatus are to beinterchangeable.

No later than 1 July 2014, all ships are tocarry onboard a means of rechargingbreathing apparatus cylinders used duringdrills or a suitable number of sparecylinders to replace used cylinders

IMO 1 July 2019

1 July 2014

Ships to check they hold recharging

apparatus or suitable spares cylinders.Shortfalls to be reported to VMs

BA charging apparatus must beaccompanied by an annual air analysiscertificate obtained from a shore airtesting station


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4 SOLAS Ch II/1 Reg 3-11Corrosion protection of cargo oil tanks of

crude oil tankers has been added requiringall cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers of5000 tonnes deadweight and above to becoated during the construction inaccordance with the Performance standardfor protective coatings for cargo oil tanks ofcrude oil tankers, or be protected byalternative means of corrosion protection orutilization of corrosion resistance materialin accordance with the Performancestandard for alternative means of corrosionprotection for cargo oil tanks of crude oiltankers

IMO Tankers >5000t dwtBuilding contract dated on or after 1

January 2013, keel laying 1 July 2013or delivery after 1 January 2016

New build requirements

5 SOLAS Ch II/8-1New passenger ships ( 120 m in length orhaving 3 main vertical zones) that areconstructed 1 January 2014 to haveonboard stability computers or access toshorebased support for the purpose ofproviding operational information to theMaster for facilitating the safe return to portafter a flooding casualty. The computer isto have the capability to assess theconsequences after a flooding casualty inorder to provide the master with informationfor decisionmaking to improve the

survivability of the ship for safereturntoport.

IMO Constructed after 1 January 2014 This requirement builds on the existingprovision that requires such passengerships, constructed 1 July 2010, towithstand the flooding of any singlewatertight compartment such thatessential safety systems, as specified inSOLAS II2/21.4, remain operational soas to ensure that the ship is capable ofreturning to port.


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6 SOLAS Ch III/1.5

The MSC adopted a new paragraph 5 ofSOLAS regulation III/1 to require lifeboaton-load release mechanisms not complyingwith new International Life-SavingAppliances (LSA) Code requirements to bereplaced no later than the first scheduleddry-docking of the ship after 1 July 2014but, in any case, not later than 1 J uly 2019.

The SOLAS amendment, which is expectedto enter into force on 1 J anuary 2013, isintended to establish new, stricter, safetystandards for lifeboat release and retrieval

systems, aimed at preventing accidentsduring lifeboat launching, and will requirethe assessment and possible replacementof a large number of lifeboat release hooks.

The Committee also adopted Guidelines forevaluation of and replacement of lifeboatrelease and retrieval systems and relatedamendments to the LSA Code andassociated amendments to the Revisedrecommendation on testing of life-savingappliances (resolution MSC.81(70)).

IMO

MSC.1/Circ.1393

MSC.1/Circ.1327

LSA Code

MSC 1206Rev.1

MSC.1/Circ1445

No later than the first scheduled dry-docking of the ship after 1 July 2014,

but not later than 1 July 2019

Malta Flag vesselsThe Directorate requires that fallpreventer devices be provided on boardexisting Maltese registered ships by notlater than 1 January 2013 IN FORCE

Flag States will publish approvalprocesses for new on-load release and

retrieval systems that comply with theamendments to the LSA Code.

Ship owners and operators are to ensurethat approved Fall Prevention Devices(FPDs) are fitted in accordance with MSCCirc. 1327 until the lifeboat release andretrieval system is found to be compliantwith the new regulations.

According to the circularMSC.1/Circ1445, it has to be noticed thatthe wording "first scheduled dry-docking"

was introduced to mean the "firstscheduled out of water survey of theship's outer bottom". This explanation isto clarify that the on-load releasemechanisms need not be compliantduring an in-water survey, should thisoccur before a dry-docking

VMs to identify whether releasemechanisms have been evaluated andidentified as being compliant. If not,replacement will be required.

Ships that have changes made are toensure this information is updated in theirSOLAS TM.


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7 SOLAS Ch III/19Passenger ships safety

Amended to readmuster of newly embarked passengersshall take place prior to or immediatelyupon departure (previously within 24hours)

IMO 1 July 2014 DC to update SMS accordingly

8 SOLAS Ch III/19SOLAS III/19 amended to allow simulatedoperational testing carried out during the 5year overhaul survey. This is in line withSOLAS III/20 which already allows suchsimulated testing at least once every threemonths during an abandon ship drill.

IMO 1 January 2014 Operational testing of freefall lifeboatrelease systems is to be performed eitherby freefall launch with only the operatingcrew on board or, provided the lifeboat isso designed, by a simulated launching.Simulated launching should be carriedout under the supervision of aresponsible officer experienced in such

procedures and in accordance withmanufacturers instructions.

9 SOLAS Ch III/20.11.2.4An amendment to SOLAS will permitoperational testing of free-fall lifeboats to beperformed either by free-fall launch, withonly the operating crew on board, or by asimulated launch in accordance withMSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1.

IMOMSC.1 Circ .1206/ Rev 1

1 January 2014 VMs to ensure FF lifeboat fitted shipscarry the correct simulated launchingequipment as provided by themanufacturer

The Document Committee (DC) to verifySSMM/ SOLAS TM is updated


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10 SOLAS Ch III/17-1 Recovery from waterplans

All ships are to be provided with plans andprocedures for recovery of persons fromthe water. The plans and procedures(which do not need to be approved by theAdministration) are to identify theequipment intended to be used for recoverypurposes and measures to be taken tominimize the risk to shipboard personnelinvolved in recovery operations.Ro-ro passenger ships which are fitted withan approved marine evacuation system arenot required to comply with this regulation.

Ships constructed on or after 1 July2014 are to comply at delivery.

Ships constructed before 1 July 2014shall comply by the first intermediate orfirst renewal survey of the ship to becarried out after 1 July 2014, whichevercomes first

The DC will discuss development ofgeneric and ship specific plans

11 SOLAS Ch V/14The existing text of Regulation V/14 hasbeen re-written with reference to IMOguidance requiring that the manning shallbe established following a transparentprocedure

IMO 1 January 2014


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12 SOLAS Ch V/19.2.10

Mandatory carriage of Electronic ChartDisplay and Information Systems (ECDIS)for different ship types and sizedconstructed in the period 2012 to 2018

IMO Passenger ships >500 gt constructed onor after 1 July 2012 IN FORCE

Tankers >3,000 grt constructed on or after1 July 2012 IN FORCE

Cargo ships, other than tankers, >10,000grt constructed on or after 1 July 2013

Cargo ships, other than tankers, >3,000grt but 500 grt constructedbefore 1 J uly 2012, not later than the firstsurvey on or after 1 July 2014

Tankers >3,000 grt constructed before 1J uly 2012, not later than the first survey onor after 1 July 2015

Cargo ships, other than tankers, >50,000grt constructed before 1 July 2013, notlater than the first survey on or after 1 July2016

Cargo ships, other than tankers, >20,000grt but


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13 SOLAS Reg. V/19

Bridge navigational watch alarm system(BNWAS) to be carried

IMO

MSC 128(75)

Cargo ships of 150 gt and upwards andpassenger ships irrespective of size

constructed on or after 1 July 2011 INFORCE

Passenger ships irrespective of sizeconstructed before 1 J uly 2011, not laterthan the first survey after 1 July 2012 IN FORCEReproduced by Regs4shipsCargo ships of 3,000 gt and upwardsconstructed before 1 J uly 2011, not laterthan the first survey after 1 July 2012 IN FORCE

Cargo ships between 500gt and 3,000 gtconstructed before 1 J uly 2011, not laterthan the first survey after 1 July 2013

Ships

Check equipment is fitted and operational

Bridge Procedures Manual updated J une2011

Masters to ensure equipment is correctlyused.


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14 SOLAS Ch VI/5Revisions to SOLAS VI/5 prohibit the

physical blending of bulk liquid cargoesduring sea voyages (blending while in portis acceptable) on/after 1 J anuary 2014.Physical blending utilizes the ship's cargopumps and piping system to circulate onboard two or more different cargoes withthe intent to achieve a cargo with a newproduct designation. Productionprocesses (i.e., deliberate operationswhereby a chemical reaction between aship's cargo and any other substance orcargo takes place) during sea voyages isalso prohibited. This prohibition does not

apply to onboard blending and/orprocessing of cargoes that takes place onboard ships involved with search andexploitation of seabed mineral resources.

IMO 1 January 2014 Masters to ensure onboard blending isnot carried out

15 SOLAS Ch VII/4The existing text of Regulation VII/4 hasbeen re-written specifying whichdocuments shall be available to partiesinvolved when carrying dangerous goods inpackaged form

IMO 1 January 2014 Masters to ensure correct documents arecarried


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MARPOL




16 MARPOL Annex II/ IBC Code

Bio-fuel blends containing 75% or more ofpetroleum oil will be subject to MARPOLAnnex I. Unless the ODME (Oil DischargeMonitoring Equipment) is approved for themixture being transported; all tankwashings are required to be deliveredashore.

Bio-fuel blends containing more than 1%but less than 75% of petroleum oil are from1 September 2011 to be carried underMARPOL Annex II/IBC code requirements

in accordance with one of the following newgeneric entries in the IBC code chapter 17.

After 1 J anuary 2016, only Annex I bio-fuelblends for which the ODME is certified maybe carried.

IMO 1 September 2011 IN FORCE

1 January 2016

Vessel managers to verify ODME

equipment is approved for the mixturebeing carried or arrange shore disposal

17 MARPOL Annex IIIMARPOL Annex III is revised to bring inline the criteria defining marine pollutants inAnnex III with the revised GloballyHarmonized System (GHS) and to aligncertain documentation provisions in theAnnex with proposed amendments to

SOLAS regulation VII/4.6.5.

MEPC. 193.61 1 January 2014


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18 MARPOL Annex IVThe Committee revised MARPOL Annex IVwhich, upon entry into force on 1 January2013, will prohibit passenger s hips fromdischarging sewage within a special area(currently limited to the Baltic Sea), unless: the passenger ship is en route at not

less than 4 knots and not less than 3 nmfrom the nearest land

has in operation an approved sewagetreatment plant which has been certifiedunder resolution MEPC.159(55);

the effluent does not produce visiblefloating solids nor cause discoloration ofsurrounding water.

The above discharge provisions apply to newpassenger ships contracted for constructionor, in the absence of a building contract, havetheir keel laid, on or after 1 J anuary 2016

Existing passenger ships are to comply from1 January 2018, onwards, unless the shiphas in operation an approved sewagetreatment plant which meets the operationalrequirements currently under developmentand the effluent does not produce visiblefloating solids nor cause discoloration of thesurrounding water.

IMO 1 January 2013 IN FORCE

New Passenger Ships b uilt after 1January 2016

Existing Passenger Ships 1 J anuary2018

Requirements for c argo ships remainunchanged.

Ports which border a Special Area areto provi de sewage reception facilities


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19 MARPOL Annex VI Reg. 14

New sulphur limits for marine oil fuelsapplicable from 1 J anuary 2012:

Sulphur scrubbing will still be an acceptablemethod for compliance and there will be noHFO ban

IMO Globally3.50% from1 January 2012 INFORCE

0.50% from1 January 2020

In SECAs1.00% from1 Jul y 2010 IN FORCE

0.10% from1 January 2015

Change over procedure to bedocumented

Crews to be trained in change overprocedure

See GHSEQ SB 56/2011 on Bunk erDelivery Note advice

Note: See also SSMM 7.18.15.3 for EUand California Regulations below

20 MARPOL Annex VI

US Caribbean Sea SECA (Puerto Rico, USVirgin Islands)

See above for sulphur li mits

1 January 2014


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California rules concerning Low Sulphur Fuels




21 All Regulated California waters, except onpassage without calling at a California port

Any main engine, boiler or auxiliary dieselengine, while the vessel is operating inRegulated California Waters

Either marine gas oil (MGO), with amaximum of1.0% sulphur by weight, ormarine diesel oil (MDO), with a maximumof 0.5% sulphur by weight.

Either marine gas oil (MGO), with amaximum of0.1% sulphur by weight, or

marine diesel oil (MDO), with a maximumof 0.1% sulphur by weight.

California AirResourcesBoard (CARB)

1 Augus t 2012 IN FORCE

1 January 2014

Ship

Change over procedure to bedocumented

Crews to be trained in change overprocedure

See GHSEQ SB 56/2011 on Bunk erDelivery Note advice

Ensure correct sulphur content isonboard as per analysis/ bunker deliverynotes

These requirements are in addition to the

new N. America SECA

Load Line Convention




22 The Southern limit of the Summer Zonearound South Africa will be extended some50nm further south.Currently there has been a markedincrease in traffic through the narrowsummer zone off Cape Agulhas owing to

increased piracy activity in the IndianOcean.Moving the zone 50nm south allows moresea room and should reduce the frequencyof close quarters situations

IMO 1 January 2014 New Load line posters to be displayedonboard once available.

Masters and navigators to be aware ofthe amended zone


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FSS Code




23 FSS CodeRevised Chapters:

Chapter 3 Personnel protection:breathing apparatus

Chapter 5 Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems: fire-extinguishing in cargo areas

Chapter 7 Fixed pressure water-spraying and water-mist fire-extinguishing systems: use of thesystems in ro-ro, vehicle andspecial category spaces

Chapter 8 Automatic sprinkler, firedetection and fire alarm systems:

use of nominal area Chapter 9 Fire detection and fire

alarm systems: power supplies andloss of power

Chapter 12 Emergency fire pumps:starting of diesel engine

Chapter 13 Arrangement of meansof escape: required areas oflandings

New Chapter 14 Fixed Deck FoamSystems

IMO 1 January 2014 GHSEQ to review changes and updateSMS accordingly


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IBC Code




24 IMO has adopted new requirements for thedesign, testing and location of devices toprevent the passage of flame into cargotanks in tankers that will come into force 1J anuary 2013.The new requirements apply to both newand existing tankers and require that suchdevices are tested to ensure that theMaximum Experimental Safe Gap (MESG)value is suitable for products certified to becarried under the International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of ShipsCarrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk(IBC Code), Chapter 17.

The requirements only apply to tankerscarrying IBC Code Chapter 17 and 18products, i.e. tankers holding a Certificateof Fitness for the Carriage of DangerousChemicals in Bulk or an InternationalPollution Prevention Certificate for theCarriage of Noxious Liquid Substances inBulk.

IMOMSC.1/Circ.1324 amendingMSC/Circ.677Revised

New tankers constructed (keel laid) onor after 1 January 2013, carrying crudeoil, petroleum products and flammablechemicals, shall have compliantequipment such as high-velocitypressure/vacuum valves and flamearresters fitted upon delivery.

Existing tankers constructed before 1January 2013, carrying IBC CodeChapter 17 and 18 products, shallcomply no later than the first scheduleddry-docking on or after 1 January 2013IN FORCE


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IMDG Code




25 Amendment 36-12 to the InternationalMaritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Codehas been approved and adopted by theInternational Maritime Organization (IMO)and will enter into force internationally on 1J anuary 2013, with a twelve month"transitional period" until 31 December2013

From 01 J anuary 2013 until 31 December2013 dangerous goods and marinepollutants in packaged form shall beshipped either:

in accordance with the mandatoryIMDG Code 2010 Edition

incorporating Amendment 35-10;or

in accordance with the IMDG Code2012 Edition incorporatingAmendment 36-12.

From 1 J anuary 2014 dangerous goodsand marine pollutants in packaged formshall be shipped only in accordance withthe IMDG Code 2012 Edition incorporatingAmendment 36-12.

The final form of the 2012 Edition

comprises two volumes. This edition of theCode incorporates changes made in UNRecommendations on the Transport ofDangerous Goods Model Regulations 17threvised edition

IMO

1 Jan 2013 31 Dec 2013 (Transit ionperiod)

1 January 2014

HSEQ Managers ensure new IMDGCode is supplied to ships as required

Masters to ensure goods are carried inaccordance with new requirements


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STCW




26 Major revisions to the InternationalConvention on Standards of Training,Certification and Watchkeeping forSeafarers (the STCW Convention)

Manila Amendments enters into force.The certificate issuing authority will decidehow they will apply refresher training andon the mandatory use of Training RecordBooks for new trainees (ratings).

New entrants after this date are to followthe new standard (STCW 2010).

Mandatory security training in place,including: (except passengers)Familiarisation training see STCW Reg VI/6& Part A Section A-VI/6.1.; (All seafarerswho do not have any delegated securityduties) Security awareness training, seeSTCW Reg VI/6 & Part A Section A-VI/6.4;(All seafarers who do have any delegatedsecurity duties) Designated Security Duties,see STCW Reg VI/6 & Part A Section A-VI/6.6. ;

This training may be on board or ashore.

Either way this must be via an approvedcourse or approved in-service experienceand examination. Approval of these courselies with the issuing authority.

STCW 2010 certification will be required forall seafarers

IMO

1 January 2012 - IN FORCE

1 July 2013

1 January 2014

1 January 2017.


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Marine Labour Convention (MLC) 2006




27 On 20 August 2012, the InternationalLabour Organization (ILO) announced thatthe ILO MLC, 2006 has achieved therequired ratifications and will thereforeenter into force in 12 months - in August2013

The MLC, 2006 establishes minimumrequirements for almost all aspects ofworking conditions for seafarers includingconditions of employment, hours of workand rest, accommodation, recreationalfacilities, food and catering, healthprotection, medical care, welfare and social

security protection

ILO 20 August 2013 Ships of 500 gross tons and above,flagged with ratifying Administrations, arerequired to ob tain a Maritime LabourCertificate (MLC) from th eAdmin is trat ion or a Recog nizedOrganization authori zed to act on itsbehalf, by the entry into force date (orupon delivery for new ships deliveredthereafter).

A foreign ship, regardless of flag, in theport of a State which has ratified theConvention may be subject to a PortState Control inspection for the purposeof reviewing compliance with the

requirements of the Convention; makingit advisable that ships havedocumentation on board evidencingcompliance with the requirements of theConvention even if the ship's flagAdministration has not ratified theConvention.

WSM Safety Management Sys tem, hasbeen reviewed and updated to meetthe requirements of MLC


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Ballast Water Management




28 Ships to carry approved Ballast WaterManagement Plan

Maintain a Ballast Water Record BookApplicability- All ships on international trade are to befitted with:- International Ballast Water Management(IBWM) Certificate- An approved Ballast Water ManagementManual- A Ballast Water Record Book

General requirements- Existing vessels - ballast water exchange(BWE)- New vessels discharge qualityrequirements, ballast water treatment(BWT)- Application is a function of keel layingdate, ballast capacity over or under1500/5000 m3 and year (2012, 2014 and2016)

Phase-out of BWE- BWE will be phased out as an acceptablemethod for complying with the convention

during a period of time from2012 to 2016- Gradually phase-in of BW Treatmentrequirements- Exemption by risk considerationbased onthe assessment of risk represented by aspecific ballast voyage

MEPC.127(53)- Guidelines

for BallastWaterManagementandDevelopmentof BallastWaterManagementPlans

MEPC.124(53)- Guidelinesfor BallastWaterExchange

In force alreadyBrazil ports

Marshall Islands FlagNorwegian ships & watersMalaysian ships and ports.

Mediterranean Sea - Voluntary Area1 Jan 2012 IN FORCEAll ships should exchange ballast waterbefore entering the Mediterranean Seaor after leaving the Mediterranean Seato meet the regulation D-1 (sequential,flow through or dilution method)standard of the Ballast WaterConvention and carry a Ballast WaterManagement Plan(see also Port Info Nov 2011)

Global Entry into force:12 months after ratification by 30 States,representing 35 per cent of worldmerchant shipping tonnage

Status as per 31 March 2013:36 countries ratified =29 % of worldtonnage

Each ship shall have on board a ballastwater and sediments management plan

which must be approved in accordancewith the IMO Guidelines.

If the plan is not yet approved, thesupervising authorities will accept adocument from the flag state orrecognized classification societystating that the application forapproval is received and an indicationof the expected handling time.

ABS has introduced optionalclassification notations Ballast WaterTreatment (BWT) and Ballast WaterTreatment Plus (BWT+). BWT notationidentifies that the IMO Member StateType Approved ballast watermanagement system has been reviewedand installed in compliance with thisGuide. BWT+notation is available forthose vessels that have been fabricatedunder survey by an ABS surveyor.

See also Ballast Water Management US Ports (below)


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Ballast Water Management US Ports




29 The US regulations on ballast watermanagement and reporting will be

superseded by new regulations which willrequire ships to treat ballast water andregularly remove hull fouling.

Ships calling at US ports and intending todischarge ballast will be required to usean approved ballast water treatmentsystem that meets the US dischargestandard (which is the same as the IMO D-2 standard) in accordance with thetimetable.

Ballast water treatment systems are to beapproved by the United States CoastGuard (USCG). Alternatively, a system thathas an approval certificate to the IMOstandard issued by or on behalf of a flagadministration may be acceptable if theIMO approval has been reviewed andaccepted by the USCG. An IMO-approvedsystem can be installed before the date aship is required to comply with the USrequirements and may be used for fiveyears after this date. A further alternative isfor ships to use potable water as ballast if:

the water is supplied from the US publicwater system; the ship obtains a certificatestating that the water meets federalstandards; and the ballast tank is cleanedand sediment is removed.

USCG New vessels constructed on or after 1Dec 2013 on delivery

Existing vessels constructed before1Dec 2013

Ballast capacity 5000 m3first dry-docking after 1 Jan 2016

Exempted vessels

Crude oil tankers engaged incoastwise trade.

Vessels that operate exclusivelywithin one Captain of the Port(COTP) Zone.

The regulations will also require all ships to:

clean ballast tanks to remove

sediments rinse anchors and chains when an

anchor is retrieved

remove fouling from the hull, piping andtanks on a regular basis

maintain a ballast water managementplan that includes procedures forfouling and sediment removal aswell as ballast water management

maintain records of ballast and foulingmanagement

submit a report form 24 hours beforearrival.

There is no requirement for the plan to beapproved by USCG at this time howeverapproval will be required when the IMO BWMConvention enters force

None of our vessels discharge ballast in USwaters.

Reference has been made to the VGP in theBWM P lan for bio-fouling requirements

The US Coast Guard announced acceptanceof nine ballast water treatment systems asAlternate Management Systems (AMS) under

the final rule for Standards for LivingOrganisms in Ships' Ballast Water Dischargedin US waters

For further information please contact Mat Spencer, WSM Global Safety & Quality Manager

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