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IMO MSC 92

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Introduction

The 92nd session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) will be held from 12 to 21 June 2013, at the IMO

headquarters in London. This briefing summarises subjects under discussion which are relevant to the work of Lloyd's Register. This document addresses documents released as of 27 May 2013. Due attention should be made to the “Advice” sections given in each annex.

Overview of agenda items

The following agenda items are relevant to the work of Lloyd’s Register: Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments (Agenda item 3)

MSC 92 will adopt mandatory instruments introduced hereunder. Expected entry into force date is 1 January 2015. 1. SOLAS Convention

Regulation III/19 – Emergency training and drills (Enclosed space entry and rescue drills & passenger mustering)

Regulation XII/1 - Authorization of recognized organizations - to make the Recognized Organization code (RO code) mandatory

2. 1994 HSC Code

Chapter 18 – Operational requirements

3. 2000 HSC Code

Chapter 18 – Operational requirements 4. Load Line Convention (1988 protocol) Amendments to make the III Code and the RO Code mandatory. 5. IMSBC Code 6. ISM Code

Section 6 - Resources and personnel

Section 12 – Company verification, review and evaluation 7. International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972 (CSC 1972) 8. The Code for recognized organizations (RO Code) and a set of conventions to make the code mandatory . MSC 92 will also consider the following non-mandatory instruments under this agenda item as they are closely relating to the mandatory instruments for adoption. 1. Non-mandatory instruments in relation to the amendments to the SOLAS Regulation III/19 (Enclosed space

entry and rescue drills)

MODU code (1979/1989/2009 codes)

DSC code


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2. Non-mandatory instruments in relation to the amendments to the IMSBC Code

Draft MSC Circular on early implementation of the amendments (02-13) to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.

Guidelines for the submission of information and completion of the format for the properties of cargoes not listed in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code and their condition of carriage

Draft MSC Circular on Guidelines for developing and approving procedures for sampling, testing and

controlling the moisture content for solid bulk cargoes that may liquefy

Draft MSC Circular on List of Solid Bulk Cargoes for which Fixed Gas Fire-Extinguishing system may be excepted for which a fixed gas fire extinguishing system is ineffective

3. Discussion on regulatory development - improved process and unified regulation style

The outcome of the intersessional working group and relevant comment will be discussed.

4. Questions on the outcome of the FP 56

There is a submission document on the application of the outcome of the FP 56 (MSC 92/3/9) For details, please refer to Annex 1 of this document Goal-based new ship construction standards (Agenda item 5)

MSC 92 will consider the following:

the report of the Correspondence Group on the finalization of the draft Guidelines for the approval of

alternatives and equivalents as provided for in various IMO instruments (MSC 92/5);

any comments submitted by Member Governments and international organizations on the elements for consideration in the development of interim guidelines for the safety level approach (SLA); and

any other documents submitted by Member Governments and international organizations under this agenda item

For details, please refer to Annex 2 of this document. Passenger ship safety (Agenda item 6) Following the unfortunate capsize of the large cruise ship Costa Concordia in January 2012, the IMO Secretary-General pledged that lessons from the incident will be considered and appropriate actions taken in light of those findings. MSC 92 will review comments and proposals on passenger ship safety, and a working group will be formed. Italy has provided some preliminary recommendations in a submission paper, and the formal investigation report has subsequently been released so it may be possible for IMO to take this into account in its considerations during the meeting. Nevertheless, it is important to note that this agenda item covers all passenger ships, not just cruise ships. The following are envisaged as the main discussion points:

Operational elements (MSC 92/6/1, MSC 92/6/3, MSC 92/6/5))

Evacuation analysis (MSC 92/6/2, MSC 92/6/3, MSC 92/6/4)

Stability and survivability (MSC 92/6/3, MSC 92/6/6) For details, please refer to Annex 3 of this document. Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers (report of the seventeenth session of the Sub-Committee (Agenda item 7)

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by DSC for approval/ adoption

Draft amendments to the 1979, 1989 and 2009 MODU Codes and the DSC Code (refer to agenda item 3)

Draft CSC circular on Guidelines for development of an approved continuous examination programme.

Draft amendments to the Revised Recommendations on harmonized interpretation and implementation of the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972

For details, please refer to Annex 4 of this document.


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Fire Protection (report of the fifty-sixth session of the Sub-Committee (Agenda item 8))

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by FP for approval/ adoption • Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/4.5.5.1.4 on inert gas systems • Draft amendments to chapter 15 of the FSS Code concerning inert gas systems for new ships, with a view

to adoption at MSC 93 • Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/3 and II-2/9.7 concerning fire resistance of ventilation ducts for

new ships • Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/10 concerning fire protection requirements for on-deck cargo

areas for new ships • Draft MSC circular on Guidelines for the design performance, testing and approval of mobile water

monitors used for the protection of on-deck cargo areas of ships designed and constructed to carry five or more tiers of containers on or above the weather deck.

• Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/13.4 concerning additional means of escape from machinery spaces for new passengers and cargo ships

• Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/1 and II-2/3 and the proposed draft new regulation II-2/20-1 concerning requirements for ships carrying hydrogen and compressed natural gas vehicles for new ships.

• Draft circular on Unified interpretations of SOLAS chapter II-2 and the FSS and FTP Codes • Draft MSC circular on Unified interpretations of the 2000 HSC Code as amended by resolution

MSC.175(79) and MSC.222(82) • Draft MSC circular on Interpretation to the Revised Guidelines for the approval of equivalent water-based

fire-extinguisher systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms (MSC/Circ.1165) • Draft circular on Unified interpretations of the SOLAS Convention and the IBC and IGC Codes • Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/18 concerning helicopter landing areas on ro-ro passenger ships

for new ships MSC 92 will also review the following submission documents:

Two means of escape from machinery control rooms and main workshops (MSC 92/8/2)

Fire protection requirements for on-deck cargo areas (MSC 92/8/3) For details, please refer to Annex 5 of this document. Radiocommunications and search and rescue (report of the fifteenth session of the Sub-Committee and urgent matters emanating from the seventeenth session) (Agenda item 9)

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by the Radiocommunications and search and rescue Sub-Committee for approval/ adoption

Draft revision of annex 7 to MSC.1/Circ.1382/Rev.1 and instruct the Secretariat to disseminate it as

MSC.1/Circ1382/Rev.2, after including the revised annex 7

Revised draft MSC circular on amendments to resolution A.707(17), as amended, on promulgation of Maritime Safety Information and instruct the secretariat to disseminate it as MSC.1/Circ.1287/Rev.1

Revised draft MSC circular on amendments to resolution A.706(17) as amended, on the World-Wide Navigational Warning Service and instruct the Secretariat to disseminate it as MSC.1/Circ.1288/Rev.1

Draft MSC Circular on Guidance on the validity of radiocommunications equipment installed and used on ships

Draft COMSAR Circular on guidance on the use of the graph in figure N.14 appendix N of IAMSAR Manual,

Volume II

Draft SN.1 Circular providing information to seafarers on the display of AIS-SART, AIS Man Overboard (MOB) and EPIRB-AIS devices

Draft revised COMSAR.1/Circ.54 on audits of LRIT data centres and of the international LRIT data exchange after 2013

MSC 92 will also review the following submission documents:

Proposal for inclusion of “next entitled port” message in the LRIT system (MSC 92/9/1)

Recognition of the Iridium mobile-satellite system (MSC 92/9/2)

Recognition of new satellite communication providers for GMDSS (MSC 92/9/3)

Comments on “Draft MSC circular on Guidance on the validity of radiocommunications equipment installed and used on ships” (MSC 92/9/4)


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For details, please refer to Annex 6 of this document. Bulk liquid and gases (report of the seventeenth session of the Sub-Committee (Agenda item 10))

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by the BLG 17 Sub-Committee for approval/ adoption • Draft amendments to the IBC Code , • Draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidance on the timing of replacement of existing certificates by revised

certificates as a consequence of the entry into force amendments to the IBC Code • Draft amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying

Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code, noting paragraph 4.27.3 on “Limit state design” is in square brackets, pending the expected submission of relevant proposals to MSC 92.

There is also discussion on the use of low flashpoint fuel (MSC 92/10/3).

For details, please refer to Annex 7 of this document. Stability and load lines and on fishing vessels safety (report of the fifty-fifth session of the Sub-Committee (Agenda item 11))

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by SLF 55 for approval/adoption:

Draft MSC resolution on Revised Recommendation on a standard method for evaluating cross-flooding arrangements;

Draft MSC circular on Guidelines for verification of damage stability requirements for tankers:

Draft amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals

in Bulk (BCH Code);

Draft amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code);

Draft amendments to the Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (EGC Code):

Draft amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (GC Code);

Draft amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying

Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code):

Draft amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), 2011 (resolution A.1053(27

Draft Assembly resolution on Use of national tonnage in applying international conventions, with a view to adoption at A 28:

Draft MSC resolution on Performance standards for electronic inclinometers;

Adopt the draft MSC resolution on Procedure for calculating the number of fishing vessels of each

Contracting State to the 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;

Proposed modifications to sections 2.2 to 2.7 of chapter 2 of the draft IGC Code, in conjunction with the approval of the draft revised IGC Code; and

MSC 92 will also review submission documents under this agenda item on cross-flooding. (MSC 92/11/2, MSC 92/11/3) For details, please refer to Annex 8 of this document. Flag State implementation (report of the twenty-first session of the Sub-Committee (Agenda item 12))

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by FSI 21 for approval/adoption:

Draft FAL.2-MEPC.1-MSC.1 circular on list of certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships

Draft Assembly resolution on notification and circulation through GISIS

Draft Assembly resolution on Guidelines to assist investigators in the implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code (resolution MSC.255(84)) to revoke resolutions A.849(20) and A.884(21)


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Draft MSC-MEPC.3 circular on revised harmonized reporting procedures – Report required under SOLAS regulations I/21 and XI-1/6 and MARPOL, articles 8 and 12 to supersede MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.3

Draft MSC circular on the application of SOLAS regulation XII/3, XII/7 and XII/11

Draft amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized Systems of Survey and Certification

(HSSC), 2011 (resolution A.1053(27)), together with the text of the draft Assembly resolution.

The 2013 non-exhaustive list of obligations under instruments relevant to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code), together with the text of the draft Assembly resolution.

Draft MSC-MEPC.5 circular on the unified interpretation of the application of regulations governed by the building contract date, the keel laying date and the delivery date for the requirements of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions.

MSC 92 will also consider submission document on Intermediate and renewal survey windows (MSC 92/12/2) For details, please refer to Annex 9 of this document. Ships design and equipment (report of the fifty-seventh session of the Sub-Committee (Agenda item 13))

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by DE 57 for approval/adoption:

Draft MSC circular on unified interpretation of SOLAS chapters II-1 and XII, of the technical provisions for means of access for inspection (resolution MSC.158(78)) and of the performance standards for water level detectors on bulk carriers (resolution MSC.145(77))

Draft MSC circular on unified interpretations of the performance standard for protective coatings for

dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers (resolution MSC.215(82))

Draft MSC circular on unified interpretations on fall preventer devices (MSC.1/Circ.1392 and MSC.1/Circ.1327)

Draft MSC circular on unified interpretations of SOLAS regulation II-1/26.3

Draft MSC circular on unified interpretations of paragraph 1.1.4 of the LSA Code

Draft MSC resolution on requirements for periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats and rescue

boats, having decided on paragraph 6.2.3, and associated SOLAS amendments for final approval at MSC 93.

Draft MSC circular on Guidelines on safety during abandon ship drills using lifeboats, for final approval at MSC 93 in conjunction with the adoption of the associated draft MSC resolution

Draft amendments to SOLAS chapter III with a view to adoption at MSC 93

Draft amendments to the LSA Code concerning lifejacket RTDs, with a view to adoption at MSC 93

Draft amendments to the Revised Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)), with a view to adoption at MSC 93

Draft MSC Circular on Guidelines for validating the construction of a completed adult reference test

device (RTD), for final approval at MSC 93 in conjunction with the adoption of the associated amendments to the LSA Code and the Revised Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances

Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/29 concerning requirements for steering gear trials, with a view to adoption at MSC 93.

Draft amendments to the 2011 ESP Code with a view to subsequent adoption, having decided on the text in square brackets in paragraph 1.3.3 of annexes A and B of parts A and B.

MSC 92 has also been asked to note the other actions which were taken at DE 57. For details, please refer to Annex 10 of this document. Training and Watchkeeping (report of the forty-fourth session of the Sub-Committee (agenda item 14))

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by STW 44 for approval/adoption: • Draft Assembly resolution on Recommendations for the training, competency and fitness for duty of

personnel on mobile offshore units (MOUs), and forward it to A 28 with a view to adoption;


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• Draft amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978, as amended, and the Seafarers'' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code, to make the Code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments (III Code) mandatory;

• STCW.7 circular on Interim Guidance on colour vision testing • Draft amendments to part A of the STCW Code related to Minimum in-service eyesight standards for

seafarers. For details, please refer to Annex 11 of this document. Formal safety assessment (agenda item 17)

Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) is a structured methodology which the IMO uses to enhance maritime safety through risk analysis and cost benefit assessment. MSC 92 will consider outcomes of MSC 91, FP 56 and STW 44. For details, please refer to Annex 12 of this document. Piracy and armed robbery against ships (agenda item 18)

MSC 92 will consider various reports on piracy incidents. General cargo ship safety (agenda item 19)

The Committee will be invited to consider the outcomes of FP 56, DE 57 and STW 44 and any submissions made by Member Governments and international organizations under this agenda item, and to take action as appropriate. Implementation of instruments and related matters (agenda item 20)

MSC 92 will consider the following issues:

Clarification on the definition of “new ship” on the 1966 LL Convention, as modified by its 1988 protocol (MSC 92/20)

BNWAS Auto Function (MSC 92/20/1) For details, please refer to Annex 13 of this document. Review and reform of the organisation, including application of the committees guidelines (agenda item 22)

MSC 92 will consider the proposed reform (reducing the number of the technical sub-committees from current nine to seven) of the organization. Work Programme (Agenda item 23)

MSC 92 will review the proposed new work programmes for approval. The following proposals are relevant to the work of Lloyd’s Register:

Proposed amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/22 and MSC.1/Circ.1380 - passenger ship watertight doors

may be opened during navigation

NAVTEX and Inmarsat SafetyNET receivers and their display on Integrated Navigation Display Systems


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Annex 1 - Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments (Agenda item 3)

Overview & Lloyd’s Register’s position

MSC 92 will adopt mandatory instruments introduced hereunder. Expected entry into force date is 1 January 2015.

Instruments for adoption

1. SOLAS Convention

Draft text is provided in MSC 92/3.

Regulation III/19 – Emergency training and drills (Enclosed space entry and rescue drills & passenger mustering

Regulation V/19.1 – Navigation Bridge Watch Alarm System

Regulation XII/1 - Authorization of recognized organizations - to make the Recognized Organization code

(RO code) mandatory 2. 1994 HSC Code


Chapter 18 – Operational requirements 3. 2000 HSC Code


Chapter 18 – Operational requirements 4. Load Line Convention (1988 protocol)

Draft text is provided in MSC 92/3/3. Amendments to make the III Code and the RO Code mandatory. 5. IMSBC Code

Draft text is provided in MSC 92/3/Add.1. 6. ISM Code


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Section 12 – Company verification, review and evaluation

7. International Convention for safe Containers, 1972 (CSC 1972)

Draft text is provided in MSC 92/3/2. 8. The Code for recognized organizations (RO Code) and a set of conventions to make the code mandatory

Draft text is provided in MSC 92/3/4. In addition, the amendments made by MEPC 65 will be incorporated to make two resolutions identical. . Non-mandatory instruments

1. Non-mandatory instruments in relation to the amendments to the SOLAS Regulation III/19 (Enclosed space

entry and rescue drills) Draft text is provided in MSC 92/3/1.

MODU code (1979/1989/2009 codes)

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2. Non-mandatory instruments in relation to the amendments to the IMSBC Code

Draft text is provided in MSC 92/3/5.

Draft MSC Circular on early implementation of the amendments (02-13) to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.

Guidelines for the submission of information and completion of the format for the properties of cargoes not listed in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code and their condition of carriage

Draft MSC Circular on Guidelines for developing and approving procedures for sampling, testing and

controlling the moisture content for solid bulk cargoes that may liquefy

Draft MSC Circular on List of Solid Bulk Cargoes for which Fixed Gas Fire-Extinguishing system may be excepted for which a fixed gas fire extinguishing system is ineffective

3. Discussion on regulatory development - improved process and unified regulation style

The outcome of the intersessional working group and relevant comment will be discussed. (MSC 92/3/6, MSC 92/3/11, MSC 92/3/13, MSC 92/3/14, MSC 92/3/16, MSC 92/3/16)

4. Questions on the outcome of the FP 56

There is a submission document on the application of the outcome of the FP 56 (MSC 92/3/9)

Background

The above instruments have been approved at MSC 91 for adoption at MSC 92 except for the IMSBC Code and Amendments to regulation V/19.1 (MSC 92/3/7). A brief introduction was given in Lloyd’s Register’s report on these meeting which are available on the Lloyds Register website.

Lloyd’s Register’s position

In general, Lloyd’s Register supports the conclusion of these mandatory instruments at MSC 92. However, there seems to be minor editorial issues: 1. Amendments to the HSC Codes • In the amendment to Chapter 18 of the 1994 HSC Code, there is no existing paragraph 18.5.7.1 (there is

only a paragraph 18.5.7). I believe that amendment 3 should read “The renumbered paragraph 18.5.8 is amended to read:…” therefore

• In the amendment to Chapter 18 of the 2000 HSC Code, there is a paragraph 18.5.7.1 but this is not entitled “Records” – 18.5.7 is entitled Records. I believe that amendment 3 should read therefore “The renumbered paragraph 18.5.8.1 is amended to read:

• “18.5.8.1 The date when musters are held, details of abandon craft drills and fire drills, drills of other life-

saving appliances, enclosed space entry and rescue drills, and onboard training shall be recorded in such log-book as may be prescribed by the Administration."

• There are also cross-references to some of the renumbered paragraphs (including SOLAS content)

Advice to clients

Summaries of IMO’s mandatory instruments will be incorporated into Lloyd’s Register’s Future IMO Legislation and RuleOutlook Live




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Documents submitted

MSC 92/3 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and associated instruments

The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, draft amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and other associated instruments. This contains:

.1 chapters III and XI-1 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended,

.2 the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 1994 (1994 HSC Code);

.3 the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code; and

.4 the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code),

MSC 92/3/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (resolution MSC.268(85)

The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, draft amendments to the IMSBC Code. MSC 92/3/1 (Secretariat) - Consequential amendments to the 1979, 1989 and 2009 MODU Codes and the DSC Code

The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, draft consequential amendments to the 1979, 1989 and 2009 MODU Codes and the DSC Code in relation to “Enclosed space entry and rescue drills” introduced in SOLAS regulation III/19. MSC 92/3/2 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972

The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, draft amendments to CSC 1972 MSC 92/3/3 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (1988 Load Lines Protocol)

The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, proposed amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (1988 Load Lines Protocol), as amended. MSC 92/3/4 (Secretariat) - Adoption of the Code for recognized organizations (RO Code)

The Committee is invited to adopt the Code for recognized organizations (RO Code), approved by MSC 91. MSC 92/3/5 (Secretariat) - Draft MSC circular on early implementation of amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code and other draft MSC circulars associated with the IMSBC Code

The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to approval, a draft MSC circular on early implementation of amendments (02-13) to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, as well as three other draft MSC circulars associated with the IMSBC Code. It attaches the following draft circulars:

Early implementation of the amendments (02-13) to the International maritime Solid Bulk Cargo (IMSBC) Code

Guidelines for the submission of information and completion of the format for the properties of cargoes not listed in the International maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code and their conditions of carriage

Guidelines for developing and approving procedure for sampling, testing and controlling the moisture

content for solid bulk cargoes that may liquefy

Lists of solid bulk cargoes for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system may be excepted or for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is ineffective

MSC 92/3/6 (Secretariat) - Report of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Consideration of the issue of the scope of application of amendments to SOLAS and related codes and guidelines in a holistic manner

This document contains the report of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Consideration of the issue of the scope of application of amendments to SOLAS and related codes and guidelines in a holistic manner. MSC 92 is invited to:

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.2 note the main drafting challenges and considerations related to the improvement of current drafting practices ;

.3 note the issues related to the publishing of the SOLAS Convention and consider requesting the Secretariat to make the "SOLAS on the web" product available to IMO Member States and accredited observer organizations, at no cost, in order to be used as a reference to a continuous updated version of the SOLAS Convention ;

.4 note the issues and observations related to the authentic text of adopted amendments ;

.5 note the discussions of the group related to the methodology for amending the SOLAS Convention and related codes and mandatory instruments and consider reinstating the four-year interval for the entry-into-force of amendments to the entire SOLAS Convention, allowing different intervals under exceptional circumstances ;

.6 subject to the Committees' agreement with the regard to the above four-year interval, consider the options for adopting amendments at each session of the Committee or approving amendments at each session of the Committee and adopting all of them in a single resolution ;

.7 agree that the MSC drafting group on amendments be instructed to review and finalize texts of amendments at the approval stage (paragraph 26);

.8 note the discussions of the group related to the methodology for the drafting of amendments and, in particular, that the group could not reach a consensus to a conclusion for the specific use of any of the methodologies discussed ;

.9 consider the recommendations of the group related to the principles to be followed for changing the general application date given in the chapter ;

.10 note the progress made with the preparation of draft interim guidance on drafting of amendments to SOLAS chapters II-2 and III of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as a work in progress (paragraphs 33 to 35 and annex 3), and consider: .1 its further development and finalization ; .2 the expansion of its use to other chapters of the Convention with a view to addressing the issue of

drafting of amendments to the Convention and other related mandatory instruments in a holistic way ;

.3 whether the Guidelines on the organization and method of work of the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee and their subsidiary bodies (MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.4/Rev.2) should be reviewed with a view to including process control elements ; and

.4 to start using the guidelines on a trial basis prior to its finalization ; .11 instruct the Secretariat to produce, where applicable, track change versions of proposed amendments, as

follows : .1 at the sub-committee in relation to the process of the work; and .2 at the MSC drafting group prior to the final adoption of the proposed amendments;

.12 consider, with possible endorsement, the preliminary road map for the implementation of the methodology for existing and future amendments; and

.13 agree that, until the guidance on drafting of amendments is finalized, amendments to be adopted in the future should continue being drafted reflecting the scope and date of application within the new or amended regulation(s), as appropriate .

MSC 92/3/7 (Bahamas and Denmark) - Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended

The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, draft amendments to the 1974 SOLAS, regulation V/19.1 which are intended to address an unintended omission to the amendments adopted by resolution MSC.282(86). MSC 92/3/8 (Norway) – Comments on the amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMBSC) Code (resolution MSC.268(85))

This document comments on amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMBSC) Code (MSC92/3/Add.1), and proposes a minor adjustment to the bulk density and stowage factor of IImenite (upgraded). MSC 92/3/9 (Argentine Republic) – Draft amendments to SOLAS regulations II-2/4.5.5 and II-2/16.3.3 and chapter 15 of the FSS Code in relation to inert gas systems

This document comments on the draft amendments to regulation II-2/4.5.5 and II-2/16.3.3 of the SOLAS convention and chapter 15 of the FSS Code as annexed to document FP 56/23, which are to be submitted for the Committee’s approval at the current session




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MSC 92/3/10 (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) – Comments on document MSC 92/3

This document comments on the proposed amendments to SOLAS regulation III/19 concerning enclosed spaces entry and rescue drills. MSC 92/3/11 (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) – Comments on document MSC 92/3/6

This document comments on the report of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Consideration of the issue of the scope of application of amendments to SOLAS and related codes and guidelines in a holistic manner. MSC 92/3/12 (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) - Editorial modifications to the draft Code for recognized organizations (RO Code)

This document proposes editorial changes to the text of the draft Code for recognized organizations (RO Code) MSC 92/3/13 (Germany and Spain) – Comments on document MSC 92/3/6 – SOLAS regulation II-2/1

This document contains comments on the proposals as outlined in document MSC 92/3/6 and provides an example of how SOLAS regulation II-2/1, as adopted in 2000, would have evolved following annex 2 of the report. MSC 92/3/14 (Spain) – Comments on document MSC 92/3/6 – SOLAS chapter II-2 regulation

This document contains comments on the proposal as outlined in document MSC 92/3/6, particularly on SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulations. It shows an example of how SOLAS II-2 regulations are drafted and how they would merge when doing a revision MSC 92/3/15 (Germany) – Comments on document MSC 92/3/6 – Inconsistent terminology

This document comments on document MSC 92/3/6 (Secretariat), containing the report of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the consideration of the issue of the scope of application of amendments to SOLAS and related codes and guidelines in a holistic manner MSC 92/3/16 (Germany) – Comments on document MSC 92/3/6 – Use of application date

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Annex 2 - Goal-based new ship construction standards (Agenda item 5)

Overview

MSC 92 will consider the following:

.1 the report of the Correspondence Group on the finalization of the draft Guidelines for the approval of alternatives and equivalents as provided for in various IMO instruments (MSC 92/5);

.2 any comments submitted by Member Governments and international organizations on the elements for consideration in the development of interim guidelines for the safety level approach (SLA); and

.3 any other documents submitted by Member Governments and international organizations under this agenda item

Background

GBS has been under discussion at IMO since 2002. IMO will develop initial high-level standards which permit innovation in design while ensuring ships remain safe for their economic life. One of the first applications is to the hull structures of new oil tankers and bulk carriers. The required SOLAS amendments to apply GBS to these ship types were adopted at MSC 87 and will enter into force on 1 July 2016. IACS is developing harmonised common structural rules (CSR-H) to comply with this. The IMO is now looking to the ongoing development of GBS for wider application, MSC 90 and 91 started work on developing initial definitions of a safety level and the safety level approach. A correspondence group was formed at MSC 90 to develop guidelines for the approval of risk-based ship designs, intended to replace current guidelines for alternative design and arrangements (MSC.1/Circ. 1002 and MSC.1/Circ. 1212). Its latest report will be discussed at MSC 92. There will be debate over the applicability of the draft guidelines and some proposed substantive changes. In order to implement GBS, it is necessary to have a method of assessing how effective rules and regulations are at enabling an appropriate level of safety to be achieved. There are two principal methods for this verification: a prescriptive (or deterministic) approach, or a safety level (or risk-based) approach. IMO is still working to compare the relative merits of these two approaches and to define the final approach which is to be applied.


Lloyd’s Register will closely monitor the discussions especially in relation to the impact of GBS on the development, application and assessment against classification rules. Lloyd’s Register considers that a holistic and coordinated approach to the overall development of regulations should be encouraged.

Advice to clients

No immediate impact on industry is expected from this MSC, but the expected progress on approval of alternatives and equivalents will be of interest to clients who are considering this option for compliance as well as the flag states which would be requested to approve submissions.

Applicability

The current focus of GBS and the agreed SOLAS amendments apply to oil tankers of 150m in length and above and to bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, constructed with single deck, top-side tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, excluding ore carriers and combination carriers, which are contracted from 1 July 2016.


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Future work at IMO is expected to develop goal-based construction standards for other types of ship, and the concept will also be expanded to apply to other parts of ships or items of equipment.

Documents submitted (relevant to activities of Lloyd’s Register only)

MSC 92/5 (United States) - Report of the Correspondence Group (draft guidelines for the approval of alternatives and equivalents)

This document presents the report of the Correspondence Group on Goal-Based Standards. MSC 92 is invited to approve the report in general and, in particular, to:

.1 note the deliberation on the applicability and agree with the view expressed by the majority of the correspondence group to use Option 2 with regards to the applicability of the draft guidelines

.2 note the progress of the correspondence group, in particular, the completed work on sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, as set out in the draft guidelines (MSC 92/INF.5), and take action as appropriate ;

.3 note the substantive changes listed in annex 1, and forward to the working group, if established ;

.4 endorse the group's conclusion regarding the consolidation of existing IMO Guidance ;

.5 endorse the group's conclusion regarding the title of the draft guidelines ;

.6 endorse the group's conclusion regarding the MSC circular cover note ;

.7 note the discussion on the verification process, and take action as appropriate ;

.8 note the discussion on additional information, and take action as appropriate ; and

.9 establish a working group at MSC 92 to progress this work

MSC 92/5/1 (Republic of Korea) – Comments on the draft Guidelines for the approval of alternatives and equivalents

This document presents additional proposals related to the draft Guidelines for the approval of alternatives and equivalents. MSC 92/INF.5 (United States) – Draft Guidelines on the equivalents and alternatives as provided for in various IMO instruments – Information developed by Correspondence Group

This document provides the Committee with information developed by the GBS Correspondence Group – draft Guidelines for the approval of equivalent and alternatives as provided for in various IMO instruments, as noted in document MSC 92/5 Return to overall summary at start of document


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Annex 3 - Passenger ship safety (Agenda item 6)

Overview

Following the unfortunate capsize of the large cruise ship Costa Concordia in January 2012, the IMO Secretary-General pledged that lessons from the incident will be considered and appropriate actions taken in light of those findings. MSC 92 will review comments and proposals on passenger ship safety, and a working group will be formed. Italy has provided some preliminary recommendations in a submission paper, and the formal investigation report has subsequently been released so it may be possible for IMO to take this into account in its considerations during the meeting. Nevertheless, it is important to note that this agenda item covers all passenger ships, not just cruise ships. The following are envisaged as the main discussion points:

Operational elements (MSC 92/6/1, MSC 92/6/3, MSC 92/6/5))

Evacuation analysis (MSC 92/6/2, MSC 92/6/3, MSC 92/6/4)

Stability and survivability (MSC 92/6/3, MSC 92/6/6)

Background

In 2000 IMO initiated a comprehensive review of passenger ship safety. This led to a package of amendments to SOLAS being adopted at MSC 82 in 2006, which came into force on 1 July 2010. The aim of the review was to assess whether the regulations in force at the time were adequate, especially for the ever-larger passenger ships which were being built. The philosophy behind the work on passenger ship safety was that the regulatory framework should place more emphasis on the prevention of a casualty from occurring in the first place and that future passenger ships should be designed for improved survivability so that, in the event of a casualty, persons can stay safely on board as the ship proceeds to port. This concept is often described as “the ship is its own best lifeboat”. In January 2012 the 114,000gt cruise ship Costa Concordia capsized off the Italian coast after apparently striking a rock. It was carrying 3,206 passengers and 1,023 crew, and there were 32 fatalities and 157 injuries. This incident received intense international attention, which led to calls for a review of the regulations and practices which govern cruise shipping. The IMO Secretary-General quickly pledged that lessons from the incident will be considered and appropriate actions taken in light of those findings. MSC 90 and 91 issued guidance on operational safety matters relating to this item, but decided not to address structural matters until after the publication of the Italian government’s investigation into the incident. It should be noted that Costa Concordia was built in 2006 and therefore was not subject to the amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-1 on damage stability which came into force in 2009, nor the “safe return to port” requirements in SOLAS Chapter II-1 and II-2 which entered into force in 2010. Further work associated with these regulations, and other work which is relevant to the safety of large passenger ships, still continues in various sub-committees, including DE, FP, SLF, COMSAR, NAV and STW.


We support the IMO Secretary-General’s statement that consideration of resulting improvements should be based on the outcome of the official investigations into the Costa Concordia incident. We confirm our commitment to support the pragmatic development and implementation of any necessary changes to international safety regulation.




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Advice to clients

We recommend monitoring the developments for indications of likely future changes. The outcomes of discussions under this agenda item will depend upon the findings of the official investigations into the Costa Concordia incident. There could be a potential impact for any or all of: passenger ship builders; owners or operators; and equipment manufacturers. Impacts on other sectors are also potentially possible if, for example, there are changes to the requirements for safety management systems under the ISM Code.

Applicability

Passenger ships. The precise application, such as which types or sizes and new or existing ships, will be determined individually for any final outputs from the work. It should be noted that the IMO is not exclusively focusing on cruise ships, but other passenger ships including ro-ro ferries.


MSC 92/6 (Secretariat) – Outcome of MSC 91

This document provides a summary of the discussions and action taken on passenger ship safety at MSC 91. MSC 92/6/1 (CLIA) - Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review

This document provides additional outputs from the Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review and proposes a further revision to include these additional outputs in the annex to MSC.1/Circ.1446/Rev.1. It introduces the following initiatives:

Securing heavy objects

Harmonization of bridge procedures

Location of lifejacket stowage

MSC 92/6/2 (Germany and Spain) - Evacuation analysis

This document recalls the activities by Germany and Spain at MSC 90 and FP 56 on the simulation of evacuation from passenger ships. The issue of mandatory simulation of evacuation procedures on the ship and basic rules how to carry out the evacuation by simulation should be considered in a mandatory IMO instruments such as SOLAS or the FSS Code. The description in the voluntary circular MSC.1/Circ.1238 is too weak as to improve evacuation from passenger ships. MSC 92/6/3 (Italy) - Review of Operational Safety Measures to Enhance the Safety of Passenger Ships

This document provides the preliminary recommendations arising from the marine casualty investigation into the loss of the passenger ship Costa Concordia for consideration by the Committee. It addresses the following elements:

Stability issues, including double skin arrangements

Vital equipment and electrical distribution

Emergency power generation

Operational matters

Evacuation analysis

Search and rescue

MSC 92/6/4 (ITF and Nautical Institute) - Evacuation analysis

This document comments on the submission MSC 92/6/2 by Germany and Spain on the mandatory simulation of evacuation from passenger ships and subsequent amendments in mandatory instruments such as SOLAS or the FSS Code. This document states that the proposed amendments contained in MSC 92/6/2 to SOLAS and the FSS Code should include clear requirements for the availability and action of properly trained crew to assist passengers in any evacuation and the assessments of the demographics and mobility of passengers to be substantially revised.




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MSC 95/6/5 (International Chamber of Shipping) – Review of Operational Safety Measures to Enhance the Safety of Passenger Ships

This document provides information reported by passenger ship operating companies identified whilst conducting a review of operational safety measures in accordance with the Passenger Ship Safety outcomes of MSC 90, MSC 91 and MSC.1/Circ.1446/Rev.1 (Recommended Interim Measures for Passenger Ship Companies to Enhance the safety of Passenger Ships). Findings from the reviews are summarized, best practices are identified and recommendations to enhance the safety of passenger ships are proposed. MSC 92/6/6 (Austria, Belgium, Bulgeria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Gerrmany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the European Union) – Survivability of passenger ships

SLF 55 agreed to consider the survivability level of passenger ships, including a potential increase of the Required Subdivision Index "R", within the scope of the existing output of the Sub-Committee. In that context, it is proposed to examine a number of specific issues identified by the co-sponsors MSC 92/6/7 (United States) – Comments on MSC 92/6/6 regarding the survivability of passenger ships after damage

This document comments on document MSC 92/6/6 regarding the proposed two-phase approach to review and improve the survivability of passenger ships after damage. Although the United States supports much of the document, there are concerns that the actual proposal phases will not deliver an improved passenger ship survivability in the near term. To resolve this, modifications are proposed to the two phases. MSC 92/6/8 (IUMI) – Comments on preliminary recommendations arising from the Costa Concordia casualty investigation (MSC 92/6/3)

This document comments on preliminary recommendations arising from the Costa Concordia Casualty Investigation (MSC 92/6/3) MSC 92/INF.6 (Italy) – Report on the Costa Concordia marine casualty investigation

This document informs the Committee that the safety technical investigation into the loss of the passenger ship Costa Concordia has been posted on GISIS. Return to overall summary at start of document


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Annex 4 – Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers (report of the seventeenth session of the Sub-Committee) (Agenda item 7)

Overview

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by DSC for approval/ adoption

Draft amendments to the 1979, 1989 and 2009 MODU Codes and the DSC Code (refer to agenda item 3)

Draft CSC circular on Guidelines for development of an approved continuous examination programme.

Draft amendments to the Revised Recommendations on harmonized interpretation and implementation of the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972

Background

The details of the discussion at DSC 17 are given in our report which is available on the Lloyd’s Register website. http://www.lr.org/Images/DSC%2017%20Report_EXTERNAL_tcm155-245821.pdf


Lloyd’s Register in general supports the outcome of DSC 17.

Advice to clients

Please refer to Lloyd’s Register’s report on DSC 17 given in our report which is available on the Lloyd’s Register website. http://www.lr.org/Images/DSC%2017%20Report_EXTERNAL_tcm155-245821.pdf

Applicability

Please refer to Lloyd’s Register’s report on DSC 17 given in our report which is available on the Lloyd’s Register website http://www.lr.org/Images/DSC%2017%20Report_EXTERNAL_tcm155-245821.pdf


MSC 92/7 (Secretariat) – Report of the seventeenth session of the Sub-Committee

This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from DSC 17 other than urgent matters on which it took action at MSC91. The Committee is invited to:

.1 adopt the draft amendments to the 1979, 1989 and 2009 MODU Codes and the DSC Code;

.2 approve the draft CSC circular on Guidelines for development of and Approved Continuous Examination Programme (ACEP)

.3 approve the draft amendments to the Revised Recommendations on harmonized interpretation and implementation of the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972, as amended (CSC.1/Circ.138), to be issued as CSC.1/Circ.138/Rev.1;

.4 note that document DSC 17/11/2 was forwarded to the STW Sub-Committee for consideration of matters related to training requirements for fire fighting when water-reactive materials are involved;


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.5 with regard to the investigation report on the very serious casualty on board the bulk carrier La Donna I, note that the Sub-Committee invited Member States and international organizations to submit comments and proposals to DSC 18 on the matter and forwarded its outcome to FSI 21 accordingly; and

.6 approve the report in general. Return to overall summary at start of document


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Annex 5 – Fire Protection (Report of the fifty-sixth session of the Sub-Committee (Agenda item 8)

Overview

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by FP for approval/ adoption

Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/4.5.5.1.4 on inert gas systems

Draft amendments to chapter 15 of the FSS Code concerning inert gas systems for new ships, with a view to adoption at MSC 93

Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/3 and II-2/9.7 concerning fire resistance of ventilation ducts for new ships

Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/10 concerning fire protection requirements for on-deck cargo areas for new ships

Draft MSC circular on Guidelines for the design performance, testing and approval of mobile water monitors

used for the protection of on-deck cargo areas of ships designed and constructed to carry five or more tiers of containers on or above the weather deck.

Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/13.4 concerning additional means of escape from machinery spaces for new passengers and cargo ships

Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/1 and II-2/3 and the proposed draft new regulation II-2/20-1 concerning requirements for ships carrying hydrogen and compressed natural gas vehicles for new ships.

Draft circular on Unified interpretations of SOLAS chapter II-2 and the FSS and FTP Codes

Draft MSC circular on Unified interpretations of the 2000 HSC Code as amended by resolution MSC.175(79)

and MSC.222(82)

Draft MS circular on Interpretation to the Revised Guidelines for the approval of equivalent water-based fire-extinguisher systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms (MSC/Circ.1165)

Draft circular on Unified interpretations of the SOLAS Convention and the IBC and IGC Codes

Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/18 concerning helicopter landing areas on ro-ro passenger ships for new ships


Two means of escape from machinery control rooms and main workshops (MSC 92/8/2)

Fire protection requirements for on-deck cargo areas (MSC 92/8/3)

Background

The details of the discussion at FP 56 are given in our report which is available on the Lloyd’s Register website. http://www.lr.org/Images/FP56%20Summary%20Report_tcm155-246152.pdf


In general, Lloyd’s Register appreciates and supports the outcome of the FP 56. However, the following may need to be addressed at MSC 92 prior to its approval/adoption:

Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/10 concerning fire protection requirements for on-deck

cargo areas for new ships - Proposed testing for “the mobile water monitor jet reaches top tier of containers with a capacity of a minimum of 60 m3/h each with all required monitors and water jets from fire hoses operated simultaneously." is considered not verifiable during onboard testing. Further, the draft SOLAS amendments in II-2/10.7.3.2.2.3 require that the inlet pressure of the mobile water monitors shall be sufficient to reach the top tier of containers. In our opinion, this is a clear a functional requirement instead of stipulating a certain minimum discharge pressure for the monitors. It seems that the co-sponsors have not realized the principal difference between fire hydrants for which SOLAS specifies minimum pressures in II-2/10.2.1.6 (prescriptive requirement) whereas for mobile water monitors these pressure values are not applicable. Actually, the minimum monitor operating pressure




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depends on the type of monitor used and shall be verified by testing (II-2/10.7.3.2.4.2). In conclusion, we prefer to retain the performance-based requirement as stated in paragraph 3.5 of the draft MSC Circular.

Advice to clients

Many of these draft instruments introduced above will bring significant impact on ship design and operation. Lloyd’s Register will introduce detailed analysis after the meeting.

Application

Lloyd’s Register will introduce the scope of the application after the meeting.

Documents submitted

MSC 92/8 (Secretariat) – Report of the fifty-sixth session of the Sub-Committee

The committee is invited to take action on the following matters emanating from FP 56 .1 note the discussion of the term "hydrocarbon" that took place when considering the text of draft SOLAS

regulation II-2/4.5.5.1.4 on inert gas systems ; .2 approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulations II-2/4.5.5 and II-2/16.3.3 concerning inert gas

systems for new ships, with a view to adoption at MSC 93 .3 approve the draft amendments to chapter 15 of the FSS Code concerning inert gas systems for new ships,

with a view to adoption at MSC 93 .4 approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulations II-2/3 and II-2/9.7 concerning fire resistance of

ventilation ducts for new ships, with a view to adoption at MSC 93 ; .5 approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/10 concerning fire protection requirements for on-

deck cargo areas for new ships, with a view to adoption at MSC 93 .6 approve, in principle, the draft MSC circular on Guidelines for the design, performance, testing and

approval of mobile water monitors used for the protection of on-deck cargo areas of ships designed and constructed to carry five or more tiers of containers on or above the weather deck, for final approval at MSC 93, in conjunction with the adoption of the amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/10 ;

.7 note that the proposed draft SOLAS amendments to regulation II-2/20 and the associated draft MSC circular are consistent with Recommendation 2 of the FSA study on safe transport of dangerous goods (DSC 16/INF.2, page 88), thus meaning compliance with that recommendation had been achieved, thus offering considerable improvement to safety

.8 note the progress made on review of the recommendations on evacuation analysis for new and existing passenger ships

.9 approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/13.4 concerning additional means of escape from machinery spaces for new passenger and cargo ships, with a view to adoption at MSC 93

.10 note the agreement of the Sub-Committee to discuss any proposed interpretations to SOLAS regulation II-2/13.4 regarding the insulation of escape trunks for machinery spaces of category A at FP 57, under "Any other business"

.11 approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulations II-2/1 and II-2/3 and the proposed draft new regulation II-2/20-1 concerning requirements for ships carrying hydrogen and compressed natural gas vehicles for new ships, with a view to adoption at MSC 93

.12 endorse the view of the Sub-Committee that the survey and certification of fire protection of incinerator and waste stowage spaces should be covered by the SOLAS Convention

.13 instruct the FSI Sub-Committee to include the survey and certification of fire protection of incinerator and waste stowage spaces in the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), 2011 (resolution A.1053(27))

.14 approve the draft MSC circular on Unified interpretations of SOLAS chapter II-2 and the FSS and FTP Codes

.15 approve the draft MSC circular on Unified interpretations of the 2000 HSC Code, as amended by resolutions MSC.175(79) and MSC.222(82)

.16 approve the draft MSC circular on Interpretation to the Revised Guidelines for the approval of equivalent water-based fire-extinguishing systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms (MSC/Circ.1165)




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.17 approve the draft MSC circular on Unified interpretation of the SOLAS Convention and the IBC and IGC Codes

.18 endorse the agreement of the Sub-Committee to develop guidelines for the use of FRP within ship structures which would be based on an engineering and risk-based approach which may be followed under SOLAS regulation II-2/17 and associated circular MSC/Circ.1002

.19 endorse the agreement of the Sub-Committee not to proceed with the development of amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 on the location of EEBDs

.20 note that the Sub-Committee reviewed the parts of the IGC Code referred to it by the BLG Sub-Committee, to report to BLG 17

.21 note that the Sub-Committee reviewed the parts of the draft Polar Code referred to it by the DE Sub-Committee and established a correspondence group to finalize the review, to report to FP 57;

.22 note that the Sub-Committee reviewed the parts of the IGF Code referred to it by the BLG Sub-Committee, to report to BLG 17;

.23 approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/18 concerning helicopter landing areas on ro-ro passenger ships for new ships, with a view to adoption at MSC 93

.24 note the Sub-Committee's view, regarding general cargo ship safety, that measures on preventing fire and explosion accidents caused by inadequate repair and maintenance procedures and work during harbour stays should be effected by the Administration through strict implementation of the requirements of the ISM Code and, therefore, no further action on this output is needed and

.25 approve the report in general. MSC 92/8/1 (IACS) – Two means of escape from machinery control rooms and main workshops

This document seeks a clarification on the arrangement of a continuous-fire shelter to a safe position outside the machinery space with respect to the draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/13 and provides the Committee with further modifications on the draft regulation with a view to uniformly implementing the amendments in future. MSC 92/8/2 (Denmark and Norway) – Comments on the report of the fifty-sixth session of the Sub-Committee on the review of fire protection requirements for on-deck cargo areas

This document comments on document MSC 92/8 subparagraphs 2.5 and 2.6, on a draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/10 and on the draft MSC circular on Guidelines for design, performance, testing and approval of mobile water monitors used for the protection of on-deck cargo areas of ships designed and constructed to carry five or more tiers of containers on or above the weather deck, and proposed amendments to these in order to clarify the requirements MSC 92/INF.10 (Bahamas) – Testing of automatic sprinkler system on passenger ships

This document contains information on findings from the testing of automatic sprinkler systems on passenger ships in light of the guidance contained in paragraph 7.5.17 of the Revised Guidelines for the maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances (MSC.1/Circ.1432). During annual testing of automatic sprinkler systems on several passenger ships the two selected sprinklers have failed to operate. Further testing has noted an elevated sprinkler failure rate which, in some instances has exceeded 50 per cent. The elevated failure rates suggest the scope of testing in MSC.1/Circ.1432 may not adequately assess the actual condition of automatic sprinkler systems. Return to overall summary at start of document


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Annex 6 - Radiocommunications and search and rescue (report of the seventeenth session) (Agenda item 9)

Overview

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by the Radiocommunications and search and rescue Sub-Committee for approval/ adoption

Draft revision of annex 7 to MSC.1/Circ.1382/Rev.1 and instruct the Secretariat to disseminate it as MSC.1/Circ1382/Rev.2, after including the revised annex 7

Revised draft MSC circular on amendments to resolution A.707(17), as amended, on promulgation of

Maritime Safety Information and instruct the secretariat to disseminate it as MSC.1/Circ.1287/Rev.1

Revised draft MSC circular on amendments to resolution A.706(17) as amended, on the World-Wide Navigational Warning Service and instruct the Secretariat to disseminate it as MSC.1/Circ.1288/Rev.1

Draft MSC Circular on Guidance on the validity of radiocommunications equipment installed and used on ships

Draft COMSAR Circular on guidance on the use of the graph in figure N.14 appendix N of IAMSAR Manual, Volume II

Draft SN.1 Circular providing information to seafarers on the display of AIS-SART, AIS Man Overboard (MOB)

and EPIRB-AIS devices

Draft revised COMSAR.1/Circ.54 on audits of LRIT data centres and of the international LRIT data exchange after 2013


Proposal for inclusion of “next entitled port” message in the LRIT system (MSC 92/9/1)

Recognition of the Iridium mobile-satellite system (MSC 92/9/2)

Recognition of new satellite communication providers for GMDSS (MSC 92/9/3)

Comments on “Draft MSC circular on Guidance on the validity of radiocommunications equipment installed

and used on ships” (MSC 92/9/4)

Background

There are numbers of items that have been addressed by the COMSAR Sub-Committee but not introduced here, owing to the nature of the issue, such as framework within governments, e.g., shore side arrangements of radiocommunication facilities, or pure ship operational issue. Readers are invited to note this aspect.


Lloyd’s Register is concerned about “Draft MSC Circular on Guidance on the validity of radiocommunication equipment installed and used on ships”. While it illustrate the problem, it was not clear enough in identifying the responsible party and clarifying the role of the Recognized Organization during Safety Radio Survey.

Advice to clients

Lloyd’s Register will advise the impact on shipboard radio survey out of the discussions on “Draft MSC Circular on Guidance on the validity of radiocommunication equipment installed and used on ships”

Documents submitted


The Committee is invited to:


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.1 endorse the action taken by the Sub-Committee to re-establish the Correspondence Group on the Review of the GMDSS under the coordination of the United States

.2 approve the draft revision of annex 7 to MSC.1/Circ.1382/Rev.1 and instruct the Secretariat to disseminate it as MSC.1/Circ.1382/Rev.2, after including the revised annex 7 ;

.3 approve the revised draft MSC Circular on amendments to resolution A.705(17), as amended, on the Promulgation of Maritime Safety Information and instruct the Secretariat to disseminate it as MSC.1/Circ.1287/Rev.1

.4 approve the revised draft MSC Circular on amendments to resolution A.706(17), as amended, on the World-Wide Navigational Warning Service and instruct the Secretariat to disseminate it as MSC.1/Circ.1288/Rev.1

.5 approve the draft MSC circular on Guidance on the validity of radiocommunications equipment installed and used on ships ;

.6 authorize the convening of the ninth meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group, to be held at IMO Headquarters in London, from 14 to 18 October 2013

.7 authorize the holding of a meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group in 2014 and instruct the Secretariat to take action, as appropriate

.8 endorse the action taken by the Sub-Committee in instructing the Secretariat to convey liaison statements to ITU and CIRM

.9 approve the draft COMSAR circular on guidance on the use of the graph in figure N.14, appendix N of IAMSAR Manual, Volume II

.10 endorse the action taken by the Sub-Committee to instruct the Secretariat to circulate SAR.7/Circ.11 on the list of IMO documents and publications which should be held by an MRCC;

.11 approve the draft SN.1 circular providing information to seafarers on the display of AIS-SART, AIS Man Overboard (MOB) and EPIRB-AIS devices

.12 authorize the holding of the 20th session of the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group, to be held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 23 to 27 September 2013

.13 authorize the holding of the 21st session of the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group in 2014 and instruct the Secretariat to take action, as appropriate

.14 approve the draft revised COMSAR.1/Circ.54 on Audits of LRIT Data Centres and of the International LRIT Data Exchange conducted by the LRIT Coordinator and instruct the Secretariat to disseminate it as COMSAR.1/Circ.54/Rev.1

.15 endorse the action taken by the Sub-Committee to instruct the Secretariat to implement the necessary changes in the web interface of the DDP and to discontinue the publishing of revised versions of MSC.1/Circ.1377;

.16 adopt the draft MSC resolution on Operation of the International LRIT Data Exchange after 2013

.17 endorse the action taken by the Sub-Committee to forward the advice on the parts of the Polar Code under the purview of the Sub-Committee to DE 57 for consideration and

.18 approve the report in general MSC 92/9/1 (Brazil) – Proposal for inclusion of “next entitled port” message in the LRIT system

This document presents a proposal for the sharing of information about a ship's "next entitled port" between DCs in the LRIT system. Some considerations are presented to support the proposal and the Committee is invited to discuss the issue MSC 92/9/2 (United States) - Recognition of the Iridium mobile-satellite system

This document notifies the Organization of the application of the "Iridium" mobile-satellite system for recognition and use in the GMDSS. MSC 92/9/3 (IMSO) – Recognition of new satellite communication providers for GMDSS

This document provides information on actions undertaken by IMSO in preparation for the recognition of new mobile satellite communication system for the GMDSS MSC 92/9/4 (Japan) – Comment on the report of the seventeenth session of the Sub-Committee

This document provides some comment on the report of the Sub-Committee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue at its seventeenth session held from 21 to 25 January 2013 Return to overall summary at start of document


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Annex 7 – Bulk liquids and gases (report of the seventeenth session of the Sub-Committee) (agenda item 10)

Overview

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by the BLG 17 Sub-Committee for approval/ adoption

Draft amendments to the IBC Code

Draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidance on the timing of replacement of existing certificates by revised

certificates as a consequence of the entry into force amendments to the IBC Code

Draft amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)

There is also discussion on the use of low flashpoint fuel (MSC 92/10/3)

Background

The details of the discussion at BLG 17 are given in our report which is available on the Lloyd’s Register website http://www.lr.org/Images/BLG%2017%20Summary%20Report_tcm155-246860.pdf


Lloyd’s register will monitor the discussions, especially on the following issue:

Draft standard for the use of limit state methodologies in the design of cargo containment systems of novel configuration (MSC 92/10/2) - Lloyd’s Register has been involved in this development, and can support this submission.

Advice to clients

Revision to the IGC code is expected to be approved at MSC 92 for adoption at MSC 93 with entry into force date on 1 January 2016. The details will be provided in a future issue of Lloyd’s Register’s “Future IMO Legislation”. http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/documents/203196-future-imo-legislation.aspx



The Committee is invited to take actions on the following matters emanating from BLG 17 .1 endorse, subject to MEPC 65's concurrent decision, the decisions taken by the Sub-Committee regarding the

outcome of ESPH 18 .2 approve, subject to MEPC 65's concurrent decision, the draft amendments to the IBC Code with a view to

subsequent adoption .3 approve, subject to MEPC 65's concurrent decision, the draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidance on the timing

of replacement of existing certificates by revised certificates as a consequence of the entry into force of amendments to the IBC Code

.4 note the progress made on development of the draft International Code of safety for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels (IGF Code), in particular that the correspondence group was re-established to progress the work intersessionally


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.5 approve the draft amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code), noting that paragraph 4.27.3 on "Limit state design" is in square brackets, pending the expected submission of relevant proposals to MSC 92, with a view to subsequent adoption

.6 approve, subject to MEPC 65's concurrent decision, the holding of an intersessional meeting of the ESPH Working Group in 2014 and

.7 approve the report in general. MSC 92/10/1 (Germany, Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom and SIGTTO) - Draft standard for the use of limit state methodologies in the design of cargo containment systems of novel configuration

This document provides a draft "standard for the use of limit state methodologies in the design of cargo containment systems of novel configuration" and relevant modification to the draft revised IGC Code. MSC 92/10/2 (Secretariat) – Modifications to the draft amendments to the International Gas Carrier (IGC) Code

This document provides the modifications to the draft amendments to the IGC Code, agreed by BLG 17. They are editorial improvements. MSC 92/10/3 (United States) – Comments on document MSC 92/10

This document comments on the MSC 92/10 (Secretariat), specifically relating to the proposed inclusion of requirements for the use of low-flashpoint diesel fuels in the draft International Code of safety for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels (IGF Code) MSC 92/10/4 (Norway) – Comments on the report of the 17

th session of the Sub-Committee

This document comments on the outcome of BLG 17 in relation to the draft revised IGC Code, commenting on the (MSC 92/10) development process, and proposes amendments to the draft Return to overall summary at start of document


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Annex 8 – Stability and load lines and on fishing vessels safety (report of the fifty fifth session of the Sub-Committee (Agenda item 11)

Overview

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by SLF 55 for approval/adoption:

Draft MSC resolution on Revised Recommendation on a standard method for evaluating cross-flooding arrangements;

Draft MSC circular on Guidelines for verification of damage stability requirements for tankers:

Draft amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code);

Draft amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code);

Draft amendments to the Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (EGC Code):

Draft amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in

Bulk (GC Code);

Draft amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code):

Draft amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), 2011 (resolution A.1053(27

Draft Assembly resolution on Use of national tonnage in applying international conventions, with a view to adoption at A 28:

Draft MSC resolution on Performance standards for electronic inclinometers;

Adopt the draft MSC resolution on Procedure for calculating the number of fishing vessels of each

Contracting State to the 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;

Proposed modifications to sections 2.2 to 2.7 of chapter 2 of the draft IGC Code, in conjunction with the approval of the draft revised IGC Code; and

MSC 92 will also review submission documents under this agenda item on cross-flooding. (MSC 92/11/2, MSC 92/11/3)

Background

The details of the discussion at SLF 55 are given in our report which is available on the Lloyd’s Register website http://www.lr.org/Images/SLF%2055%20Summary%20Report_tcm155-246890.pdf


Lloyd’s Register in general supports the outcome of SLF 55 and submission papers.

Advice to clients

1. Matters in relation to the “cross flooding” - (MSC 92/11/2 and MSC 92/11/3) Owners / operators of ships which will have cross-flooding arrangements should note the changes to the resolution. The changes to the regression formulas for cross flooding through ducts will lead to increased time to cross flood and may result in a need for larger cross-flooding pipes/ducts.



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Designers and builders should note that the proposed changes to resolution MSC.245(83) with regards to cross flooding calculations through ducts will lead to increased time to cross flooding and thereby the need for larger cross flooding ducts. Flag Administrations and their Recognized Organizations should note the changes to the cross-flooding formulae and prepare accordingly. 2. Others Please refer to Lloyd’s Registers report on SLF 55 http://www.lr.org/Images/SLF%2055%20Summary%20Report_tcm155-246890.pdf

Applicability

Ship type: All ships Any physical limitation (length, tonnage etc.): SOLAS Application to new ships (date, criteria (keel lay, contract etc.)): Date of approval of resolution Application to existing ships (date, criteria (first survey etc.)): Date of approval of resolution


MSC 92/11 (Secretariat) - Report of the fifty-fifth session of the Sub-Committee

The Committee is invited to take action on matters emanating from SLF 55. MSC 92 is invited: .1 adopt the draft MSC resolution on Revised Recommendation on a standard method for evaluating cross-

flooding arrangements, and note that calculations to evaluate cross-flooding arrangements performed before the adoption of the Revised Recommendation remain valid, and calculations for ships constructed on or after the date of the adoption of the Revised Recommendation, the latter should be followed

.2 approve the draft MSC circular on Guidelines for verification of damage stability requirements for tankers

.3 approve the draft amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) with a view to adoption at MSC 93

.4 approve the draft amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), with a view to adoption at MSC 93

.5 approve the draft amendments to the Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (EGC Code), with a view to adoption at MSC 93 ;

.6 approve the draft amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (GC Code), with a view to adoption at MSC 93 ;

.7 approve the draft amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code), with a view to adoption at MSC 93 ;

.8 approve the draft amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), 2011 (resolution A.1053(27)), with a view to subsequent adoption, for referral to the FSI Sub-Committee for inclusion in the appropriate revision of the HSSC Guidelines once the associated amendments to mandatory instruments have entered into force

.9 consider the referral of the EMSA and GOALDS research related to survivability level of passenger ships after damage to the FSA Experts Group, and take action as appropriate ;

.10 approve the draft Assembly resolution on Use of national tonnage in applying international conventions, with a view to adoption at A 28 ;

.11 note that matters related to the proposed text of chapters 3 and 4 of the draft Polar Code were forwarded to the IS and SDS Correspondence Groups for further consideration and reporting to SLF 56

.12 adopt the draft MSC resolution on Performance standards for electronic inclinometers

.13 adopt the draft MSC resolution on Procedure for calculating the number of fishing vessels of each Contracting State to the 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, by the Depositary

.14 endorse the action taken by the Sub-Committee on matters related to a proposed damage stability standard for OSVs carrying limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk, and note the text referred to BLG 18 for consideration



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.15 note that due to time constraints the SDS Working Group did not consider matters related to appropriate risk-based distance criteria for gas fuel tanks providing appropriate collision protection, which was referred to the Sub-Committee by BLG 16 and BLG 17; and also note that the Sub-Committee invited Member Governments and international organizations to submit comments and proposal on this matter to SLF 56

.16 consider the proposed modifications to sections 2.2 to 2.7 of chapter 2 of the draft IGC Code, in conjunction with the approval of the draft revised IGC Code and

.17 approve the report in general MSC 92/11/1 (Secretary General) - Consolidated text of the regulations annexed to the Torremolinos Protocol of 1993 relating to the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977, as modified by the 2012 Cape Town Agreement

The document contains the consolidated text of the regulations annexed to the Torremolinos Protocol of 1993 relating to the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977, as modified by the 2012 Cape Town Agreement, providing international regulations for the safety of fishing vessels. MSC 92/11/2 (Finland and Japan) – Modification of the revised regression formulae for cross-flooding through a series of structural ducts with 1 and 2 manholes in resolution MSC.245(83)

This document provides a modification of the revised regression formulae for cross-flooding through a series of structural ducts with 1 and 2 manholes in resolution MSC.245(83) MSC 92/11/3 (United States) – Comments od document MSC 92/11 regarding the draft revised recommendation on a standard method for evaluating cross-flooding arrangements

This document comments on document MSC 92/11 regarding the draft revised recommendations on a standard method for evaluating cross-flooding arrangements. It is proposed several minor editing corrections and updates to ensure consistency with the revisions agreed to at SLF 55. Return to overall summary at start of document


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Annex 9 – Flag State Implementation (report of the twenty first session of the Sub-Committee) (Agenda item 12)

Overview

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by FSI 21 for approval/adoption:

Draft FAL.2-MEPC.1-MSC.1 circular on list of certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships

Draft Assembly resolution on notification and circulation through GISIS

Draft Assembly resolution on Guidelines to assist investigators in the implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code (resolution MSC.255(84)) to revoke resolutions A.849(20) and A.884(21)

Draft MSC-MEPC.3 circular on revised harmonized reporting procedures – Report required under SOLAS regulations I/21 and XI-1/6 and MARPOL, articles 8 and 12 to supersede MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.3

Draft MSC circular on the application of SOLAS regulation XII/3, XII/7 and XII/11

Draft amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized Systems of Survey and Certification

(HSSC), 2011 (resolution A.1053(27)), together with the text of the draft Assembly resolution.

The 2013 non-exhaustive list of obligations under instruments relevant to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code), together with the text of the draft Assembly resolution.

Draft MSC-MEPC.5 circular on the unified interpretation of the application of regulations governed by the building contract date, the keel laying date and the delivery date for the requirements of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions.

MSC 92 will also consider the submission document on Intermediate and renewal survey windows (MSC 92/12/2)

Background

The details of the discussion at FSI 21 are given in our report which is available on the Lloyd’s Register website http://www.lr.org/Images/FSI%2021%20Summary%20Report_tcm155-246934.pdf


Lloyd’s register will monitor the discussions.

Advice to clients

There are no instruments concluded under this agenda item that directly affects ship design and operations.


MSC 92/12 (Secretariat) – Report of the twenty-first session of the Sub-Committee

This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from FSI 21. The Committee is invited to:

.1 approve, subject to MEPC's and FAL's concurrent decisions, the draft FAL.2-MEPC.1-MSC.1 circular on list of certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships

.2 endorse, subject to MEPC's concurrent decision, the recommendation to FAL 38 that certificates carried on board have to be valid and drawn up in the form corresponding to the model where required by the relevant international convention and that a certificate may also be considered as "original" or "authentic" while containing an "authorized" electronically applied signature or stamp




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.3 approve, subject to MEPC's concurrent decision, the draft Assembly resolution on notification and circulation through GISIS, prior to submission to the Assembly at its twenty-eighth session for adoption

.4 agree, in principle, with the proposed method, process, and principles for the technical review of the set of GlobalReg standards, as presented in document FSI 21/3/4 (France, Morocco and Vanuatu), for implementation after consideration of the full set of safety standards

.5 instruct the Sub-Committee to consider in detail, at its next session, the full set of safety standards, including the additional provisions to be developed for passenger ships of 24 metres and above, with a maximum length to be defined, taking into account that GlobalReg should not introduce lower levels of safety and manning compared to current national or regional standards; as well as the timetable for reporting to MSC 93

.6 endorse the Sub-Committee's decision to forward the reports on the incidents of the Commodore Clipper (GISIS incident C0008451) to the FP, DE and SLF Sub-Committees; Lisco Gloria (GISIS incident C0008391) and Pearl of Scandinavia (GISIS incident C0008286) to the FP and DE Sub-Committees; CMA CGM Christophe Colomb (GISIS incident C0008272-R01) to the DE Sub-Committee; Deepwater Horizon to the DE, FP, SLF and STW Sub-Committees; as well as their analyses and comments made by the correspondence group (FSI 21/5), for their consideration and action as appropriate

.7 approve, subject to MEPC's concurrent decision, the draft Assembly resolution on Guidelines to assist investigators in the implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code (resolution MSC.255(84)) to revoke resolutions A.849(20) and A.884(21), prior to submission to the Assembly at its twenty-eighth session for adoption

.8 approve, subject to MEPC's concurrent decision, the draft MSC-MEPC.3 circular on Revised harmonized reporting procedures – Reports required under SOLAS regulations I/21 and a XI-1/6, and MARPOL, articles 8 and 12 to supersede MSC-MEPC.3/Circ.3

.9 approve the draft MSC circular on the application of SOLAS regulations XII/3, XII/7 and XII/11

.10 approve, subject to MEPC's concurrent decision, the draft amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), 2011 (resolution A.1053(27), together with the text of the draft Assembly resolution, prior to submission to the Assembly at its twenty-eighth session for adoption

.11 approve, subject to MEPC's concurrent decision, the 2013 non-exhaustive list of obligations under instruments relevant to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code), together with the text of the draft Assembly resolution, prior to submission to the Assembly at its twenty-eighth session for adoption

.12 approve, subject to MEPC's concurrent decision, the draft MSC-MEPC.5 circular on the unified interpretation of the application of regulations governed by the building contract date, the keel laying date and the delivery date for the requirements of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions

.13 consider developing a draft Assembly resolution to amend resolution A.600(15) to remove the exemption of fishing vessels in order to allow the voluntary application of the IMO Ship Identification Number Scheme, on the basis of existing tonnage criteria, to fishing vessels of 100 gross tons and above, for approval prior to submission to the Assembly at its twenty-eighth session for adoption

.14 concur that further consideration of the matter of risk control options (RCO) 19 on Extended survey and RCO 20 on port State control inspector training on general cargo ships is required and invite Member States and international organizations to make relevant submissions to the next session of the Sub-Committee and

.15 approve the report in general. MSC 92/12/1 (Australia, Canada, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, Vanuata, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)) – Amendment to resolution A.600(15) on the IMO Ship Identification Number Scheme

This document proposes amendments to resolution A.600(15) to allow the non-mandatory application of the IMO Ship Identification Numbering Scheme to fishing vessels of 100 gross tonnage and above MSC 92/12/2 (Liberia, Marshall Islands & IACS) – Intermediate and renewal survey windows

This document proposes the harmonization of the intermediate and renewal survey window provisions for cargo ship safety construction survey on ESP and non-ESP ships. MSC 92/12/3 (ITF) – International obligations of States to investigate and report on all serious casualties

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on serious casualties. ITF suggests that the FSI Sub-Committee should seek solutions to implementing compliance with those requirements, to facilitate the work of the casualty analysis working group and subsequent advice to seafarers. MSC92/12/4 (IACS & ITF) – Failure to submit maritime casualty reports

This document comments on the apparent failure of some flag states to submit maritime casualty reports to the Organisation as required by IMO Conventions. It is suggested that further consideration might be given to this issue in the Committees future work, including the adequacy of the current definition of what constitutes “a very serious casualty”, and extend to which flag states should have latitude to interpret this definition. Finally, it is suggested that lessons might be learned from the approach adopted by the aviation industry and ICAO. MSC 92/12/5 (IFSMA) – Investigation and report on serious casualties

This document comments on the issues raised in the report of FSI 21 and specifically, the requirements of states to investigate and report on serious casualties. IFSMA suggests that the FSI Sub-Committee should seek solutions to implement compliance with those requirements to facilitate the work of the casualty analysis working group so as to reduce the number of deaths at sea. MSC 92/12/6 (Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica and St.Kitts and Nevis) – relationships between GlobalRegs and existing codes

This document addresses potential issues concerning the relationship between the development of the non-mandatory GlobalRegs standard for small vessels and existing regional standards applicable to the same vessels. The creation of the GlobalRegs standard could cause uncertainty unless the relationship is clearly stated. Return to overall summary at start of document


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Annex 10 Ship design and equipment (report of the fifty-seventh session of the Sub-Committee) (Agenda item 13)

Overview

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by DE 57 for approval/adoption:

Draft MSC circular on unified interpretation of SOLAS chapters II-1 and XII, of the technical provisions for means of access for inspection (resolution MSC.158(78)) and of the performance standards for water level detectors on bulk carriers (resolution MSC.145(77))

Draft MSC circular on unified interpretations of the performance standard for protective coatings for

dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers (resolution MSC.215(82))

Draft MSC circular on unified interpretations on fall preventer devices (MSC.1/Circ.1392 and MSC.1/Circ.1327)

Draft MSC circular on unified interpretations of SOLAS regulation II-1/26.3

Draft MSC circular on unified interpretations of paragraph 1.1.4 of the LSA Code

Draft MSC resolution on requirements for periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats and rescue

boats, having decided on paragraph 6.2.3, and associated SOLAS amendments for final approval at MSC 93.

Draft MSC circular on Guidelines on safety during abandon ship drills using lifeboats, for final approval at MSC 93 in conjunction with the adoption of the associated draft MSC resolution

Draft amendments to SOLAS chapter III with a view to adoption at MSC 93

Draft amendments to the LSA Code concerning lifejacket RTDs, with a view to adoption at MSC 93

Draft amendments to the Revised Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)), with a view to adoption at MSC 93

Draft MSC Circular on Guidelines for validating the construction of a completed adult reference test

device (RTD), for final approval at MSC 93 in conjunction with the adoption of the associated amendments to the LSA Code and the Revised Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances

Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/29 concerning requirements for steering gear trials, with a view to adoption at MSC 93.

Draft amendments to the 2011 ESP Code with a view to subsequent adoption, having decided on the text in square brackets in paragraph 1.3.3 of annexes A and B of parts A and B.

MSC 92 has also been asked to note the other actions which were taken at DE 57.

Background

The details of the discussion at DE 57 are given in our report which is available on the Lloyd’s Register website. http://www.lr.org/Images/DE%2057%20Summary%20Report_tcm155-247108.pdf


Lloyd’s Register considers that the draft instruments developed by the DE Sub-Committee are reasonable.

Advice to clients

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Documents submitted (relevant to activities of Lloyd’s Register only

MSC 92/13 (Secretriat) Report of the fifty-seventh session of the Sub-Committee

The Committee is invited to take actions on the following matters emanating from DE 57 .1 approve the draft MSC circular on Unified interpretation of SOLAS chapters II-1 and XII, of the Technical

provisions for means of access for inspections (resolution MSC.158(78)) and of the Performance standards for water level detectors on bulk carriers (resolution MSC.145(77))

.2 consider and decide on interpretation 1 to paragraph 3.4 of PSPC 4, table 1, 3 (Secondary surface preparation) and approve the draft MSC circular on Unified interpretations of the Performance standard for protective coatings for dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers (resolution MSC.215(82))

.3 approve the draft MSC circular on Unified Interpretations on fall preventer devices (MSC.1/Circ.1392 and MSC.1/Circ.1327)

.4 approve the draft MSC circular on Unified Interpretations of SOLAS regulation II-1/26.3

.5 approve the draft MSC circular on Unified Interpretations of paragraph 1.1.4 of the LSA

.6 consider paragraph 6.2.3 of the draft MSC resolution on Requirements for periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats and rescue boats and decide as appropriate

.7 approve the draft MSC resolution on Requirements for periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats and rescue boats, with a view to adoption at MSC 93 in conjunction with the adoption of the associated draft SOLAS amendments

.8 approve, in principle, the draft MSC circular on Guidelines on safety during abandon ship drills using lifeboats, for final approval at MSC 93 in conjunction with the adoption of the associated draft MSC resolution

.9 approve draft amendments to SOLAS chapter III, with a view to adoption at MSC 93

.10 note that the Sub-Committee referred parts of the draft Goal-based guidelines on the framework of requirements for ships' life-saving appliances (DE 57/WP.5, annex 1) to the COMSAR, FP and STW Sub-Committees for consideration, as appropriate

.11 note the comments of the Sub-Committee regarding acceptable arrangements for the positioning and operation of lights fitted to lifejackets

.12 note that, due to lack of time, the Sub-Committee decided to defer consideration of agenda items 9 (Development of amendments to the LSA Code for thermal performance of immersion suits) and 10 (Development of amendments to the LSA Code for free-fall lifeboats with float-free capabilities) to DE 58;

.13 note the progress made in the development of the mandatory Polar Code (section 11);

.14 consider the unsatisfactory status of nautical charting in polar waters and the impact this has on navigation (DE 57/11/24) and take action as deemed appropriate

.15 approve the request for an intersessional meeting of the Polar Code Working Group in the autumn of 2013, for submission to C 110 for endorsement

.16 approve a new output on "Guidelines addressing the carriage of more than 12 industrial personnel on board vessels engaged on international voyages", taking into account the associated justification, with a view to including the new output in the 2014-2015 biennial agenda of the Sub-Committee and in the provisional agenda for DE 58

.17 approve draft amendments to the LSA Code concerning lifejacket RTDs, with a view to adoption at MSC 93

.18 approve draft amendments to the Revised Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)), with a view to adoption at MSC

.19 approve, in principle, the draft MSC circular on Guidelines for validating the construction of a completed adult reference test device (RTD), for final approval at MSC 93 in conjunction with the adoption of the associated amendments to the LSA Code and the Revised Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances

.20 note that, due to lack of time, the Sub-Committee decided to defer consideration of agenda items 14 (Development of guidelines for wing-in-ground craft) and 15 (Revision of the Recommendation on conditions for the approval of servicing stations for inflatable liferafts (resolution A.761(18))) to DE 58

.21 note that the Sub-Committee requested the Secretariat to liaise with ILO to inform them of the ongoing work with regard to the development of requirements for lifting appliances and winches and invite their participation

.22 note that, due to lack of time, the Sub-Committee decided to defer consideration of agenda item 19 (Review of general cargo ship safety) to DE 58




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.23 approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/29 concerning requirements for steering gear trials, with a view to adoption at MSC

.24 note that the Sub-Committee considered the parts of the draft revised IGC Code referred to it by the BLG Sub-Committee and concurred with the draft text as set out in documents BLG 17/9 and BLG 17/WP.6;

.25 concur with the procedure for regular updates to the 2011 ESP Code agreed by the Sub-Committee

.26 consider and decide on the proposed new text in square brackets in paragraph 1.3.3 of annexes A and B of Parts A and B of the 2011 ESP Code and approve the draft amendments to the Code, with a view to subsequent; and

.27 approve the report in general.

MSC 92/13/1 (International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)) – Making provisions of MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 mandatory

This document requests that the MSC considers sending appendix 2 of the revised MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 to the STW Sub-Committee to ensure consistent application of non-mandatory guidelines. MSC 92/13/2 (United Kingdom) – Outcome of the DE 57 – Justification for a new output addressing the carriage of more than 12 (twelve) industrial personnel on board vessels engaging on international voyages

This submission supports the new work item on the carriage of more than 12 industrial personnel, as proposed by DE 57. MSC 92/13/3 (Dominica) – Making the provision of MSC.1/Circ.1206/ Rev.1 mandatory – comments on document DE 57/25

This document comments on document DE 57/25, specifically relating to the revision of MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 and addresses the use of mechanical or hydraulic simulation in operational testing of davit launched lifeboats and rescue boats. MSC 92/13/4 (Greece, INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO) – Draft MSC circular on Unified Interpretations of the PSPC for dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers

This document comments on documents DE 57/25/Add.1, annex 2, prepared by the Secretariat in order to update MSC.1/Circ.1378. Further new interpretations for the circular are proposed. MSC 92/INF.7 (Japan) Sample form for ship-specific plans and procedures for recovery of persons from water required by SOLAS regulation III/17-1.

This document provides a sample form for ship-specific plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water required by SOLAS regulation III/17-1 for reference.

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Annex 11 – Training and Watchkeeping (urgent matters emanating from the forty fourth session of the Sub-Committee) (Agenda item 14)

Overview

MSC 92 will consider the following instruments prepared by STW 44 for approval/adoption:

Draft Assembly resolution on Recommendations for the training, competency and fitness for duty of personnel on mobile offshore units (MOUs), and forward it to A 28 with a view to adoption;

Draft amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and

Watchkeeping, 1978, as amended, and the Seafarers'' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code, to make the Code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments (III Code) mandatory;

STCW.7 circular on Interim Guidance on colour vision testing

Draft amendments to part A of the STCW Code related to Minimum in-service eyesight standards for seafarers.

Background

MSC and MEPC decided to hold the Joint Working Group on Human Element (JWGHE) as a one of the working group at the STW Sub Committee. This is the first session under this arrangement. Subsequently, significant discussion took place in relation to the ISM Code.


LR will closely monitor the discussions.

Advice to clients

Readers are invited to note the possible change on the training standard for seafarers. Lloyd’s Register is particularly interested in the future development on training and certification provisions for personnel on ships using gases or other low-flash point fuels.

Documents submitted

MSC 92/14 (Secretariat) - Urgent matters emanating from forty-fourth session of the Sub-Committee

MSC 92 is invited to take action on urgent matters emanating from STW 44. The Committee is invited to take action on the following urgent matters emanating from STW 44:

.1 approve the draft Assembly resolution on Recommendations for the training, competency and fitness for duty of personnel on mobile offshore units (MOUs), and forward it to A 28 with a view to adoption

.2 concur with the Sub-Committee's conclusion that it is appropriate to include training and certification provisions for the Polar Code, in chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code and instruct the Secretariat to inform DE 58 accordingly;

.3 approve draft amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978, as amended, and the Seafarers'' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code, to make the Code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments (III Code) mandatory;

.4 concur with the view of the Sub-Committee that the appropriate instrument to include training and certification provisions for personnel on ships using gases or other low-flash point fuels is chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code, and accordingly, to make reference in chapter 18 of the IGF Code to the appropriate provisions of STCW Convention and Code, and instruct the Secretariat to inform BLG 18 accordingly


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.5 approve the STCW.7 circular on Interim Guidance on colour vision testing; and

.6 approve the draft amendments to part A of the STCW Code related to Minimum in-service eyesight standards for seafarers,

MSC 92/14/1 (Secretariat) - List of competent persons to be maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code

Section A-I/7 of the STCW Code requires the Secretary-General to maintain a list of competent persons approved by the Committee. This document gives, for the approval of the Committee, a list of persons nominated by Parties, to act as competent persons pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code. Return to overall summary at start of document


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Annex 12 - Formal Safety Assessment (Agenda item 17)

Overview

Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) is a structured methodology which the IMO uses to enhance maritime safety through risk analysis and cost benefit assessment. MSC 92 will consider outcomes of MSC 91, FP 56 and STW 44.

Background

Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) is a structured and systematic methodology which has been taken on by the IMO. It is aimed at enhancing maritime safety, including protection of life, health, marine environment and property, by using risk analysis and cost benefit assessment. FSA can be used as a tool to help in the evaluation of new regulations for maritime safety and protection of the marine environment or in making a comparison between existing and possibly improved regulations, with a view to achieving a balance between the various technical and operational issues, including the human element, and between maritime safety or protection of the marine environment and costs. FSA is intended to allow decisions to be made at IMO which take account of the effect of proposed regulatory changes in terms of benefits (e.g. expected reduction of lives lost or of pollution) and related costs incurred for the industry as a whole and for individual parties affected by the decision.


As any outcome of the review of the FSA studies may affect various requirements developed by the IMO, Lloyd’s Register will closely monitor the developments.

Advice to clients

There will be no immediate direct impact on design or operation of ships. Depending on the outcome of the discussions, existing IMO instruments may be reviewed to improve their ability to secure safety or environmental benefits.

Applicability

No direct applicability to ships, but regulations governing particular ship types may be amended in future.

Documents submitted

MSC 92/17 (Secretariat) – Outcome of MSC 91 and FP 56

This document reports on the outcome of MSC 91 and FP 56 related to formal safety assessment (FSA). FP 56 concluded that FSA study on “sea transport of dangerous goods” and “crude oil tanker” have been addressed by existing tasks. MSC 92/17/Add.1 (Secretariat) – Outcome of STW

This document reports on the outcome of STW related to formal safety assessment (FSA). STW 44 addressed the following:


(Annex 12 - Formal Safety Assessment (Agenda item 17))


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Training requirements for fire-fighting when water-reactive materials are involved - STW 44 invited Germany and other interested Member States along with international organizations to submit a proposal to MSC 93 for a new unplanned output to amend the STCW Code to extend the scope of the competence "fight and extinguish fires" to address fire-fighting involving water-reactive materials.

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(Annex 13 – Implementation of instruments and related matters (Agenda item 20))

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Annex 13 – Implementation of instruments and related matters (Agenda item 20)

Overview

MSC 92 will consider the following issues:

Clarification on the definition of “new ship” on the 1966 LL Convention, as modified by its 1988 protocol (MSC 92/20)

BNWAS Auto Function (MSC 92/20/1)

Background

Under this agenda item, various elements for implementation, including interpretations will be discussed.


Lloyd’s Register will closely monitor the discussion .

Advice to clients

Lloyd’s Register will provide the outcome of the discussions as with assessments on the impact out of the decision that may be taken at MSC 92.

Documents submitted (those relating to Lloyd’s Register’s work only)

MSC 92/20 (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) – Clarification on the definition of “new ship” on the 1966 LL Convention, as modified by its 1988 protocol

This document seeks clarification on the definition of “new ship” in the 1966 LL Convention, as modified by its 1988 protocol MSC 92/20/1 (Marshall Islands, Spain and IACS) – BNWAS Auto Function

This document seeks the Committee's view on the need for the automatic function as specified in resolution MSC.128(75) – Performance Standards for a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) Return to overall summary at start of document


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