List of the documents adopted or approved by IMO MSC 94
I Resolutions adopted by MSC 94:
No.
Provision
Amendments
1
Relevant
document
Mandatory
Entry-into-force
date
Ship type
to
Chapter II-2 of SOLAS
MSC.380(94)
Yes
1 July 2016
All types
1974
Ship
dimension
Date of ship
Overview of IMO requirements (for details refer to the relevant
documents)
All
The existing heading of SOLAS Regulation II-2/10.5.2
passenger
“Machinery spaces containing internal combustion machinery”
ships
is replaced by “Machinery spaces of category A containing
and
internal combustion machinery”
cargo ships
of GT≥500
In the Amendments to Chapter VI of SOLAS, for Regulation 2
–
Cargo
Information,
relevant
requirements
for mass
verification of containers are added:
1.
Except for containers carried on a chassis or a trailer
when such containers are driven on or off a ro-ro ship engaged
in short international voyages, the gross mass of all containers
Amendments
to
the
for
the
carrying cargo shall be verified by the shipper, either by
weighing the packed container using calibrated and certified
International
2
Convention
Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS),
1974,
MSC.380(94)
Yes
1 July 2016
as
All ships
Cargo
carrying
ships
containers
equipment; or weighing all packages and cargo items, using a
of
GT≥500
Any date
certified method approved by the competent authority of the
State in which packing of the container was completed;
2.
Amended (Chapter VI)
The shipper of a container shall ensure the verified gross
mass is stated in the shipping document. The shipping
document shall be signed by a person duly authorized by the
shipper; and submitted to the master or his representative and
to the terminal representative sufficiently in advancefor the
preparation of the ship stowage plan;
3.
If the shipping document, with regard to a packed
container, does not provide the verified gross mass and the
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
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master or his representative and the terminal representative
have not obtained the verified gross mass of the packed
container, it shall not be loaded on to the ship.
In SOLAS, Regulation XI-1/7 is added, requiring that
atmosphere testing instrument for enclosed spaces shall be
provided for entering enclosed spaces.
Every ship shall carry an appropriate portable atmosphere
testing instrument or instruments. As a minimum, these shall be
All
3
Amendments
to
Chapter
of
XI-1
capable of measuring concentrations of oxygen, flammable
passenger
MSC.380(94)
Yes
1 July 2016
All types
SOLAS 1974
ships
and
Any date
cargo ships
gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide
prior to entry into enclosed spaces. Instruments carried under
other requirements may satisfy this regulation. Suitable means
of GT≥500
shall be provided for the calibration of all such instruments.
At the same time, the footnotes refer to A.1050(27) and the
Guidelines to facilitate the selection of portable atmosphere
testing instruments for enclosed spaces as required by SOLAS
regulation XI-1/7
Amendments
to
the
for
the
Record of Equipment for the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
(Form C) and Record of Equipment for the Cargo Ship Safety
International
4
Convention
Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS),
1974,
MSC.380(94)
Yes
1 July 2016
All cargo
ships
Equipment Certificate (Form E) are revised, categorizing
GT≥500
Any date
(originally lifeboats were categorized as “lifeboat” and
as
“free-fall lifeboat”, and the total number of persons
Amended (Appendix)
5
Amendments
to
the
International Code on
lifeboats as “davit launched lifeboat” and “free-fall lifeboat”
accommodated by free-fall lifeboats is specified
MSC.381(94)
Yes
1 July 2016
Oil
tankers,
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
GT≥500
2
Any date
For oil tankers and bulk carriers, requirements for “measures
for similar structures” are revised. The existing “lifts and
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documents)
bulk
moveable platforms” are replaced by “hydraulic arm vehicles
carriers
such as conventional cherry pickers, lifts and moveable
Programme
of
Inspections
during
platforms”. The requirements for “rescue and emergency
Bulk
response equipment” and “Ship Construction File (SCF) of
Oil
Goal-based Ships (GBS ships)” are added. For oil tankers, the
Tankers, 2011 (2011
requirements for cargo tank testing are revised, i.e. cargo tank
ESP CODE)
testing carried out by the crew under the direction of the master
Surveys
of
Carriers
and
may be accepted by the surveyor provided the certain
conditions are complied with
A new chapter 15 “Special Measures To Enhance Safety” is
added, requiring that atmosphere testing instrument for
Amendments
Code
to
for
Every ship shall carry an appropriate portable atmosphere
the
Construction
6
enclosed spaces shall be provided for entering enclosed spaces.
the
Mobile
and
Equipment of Mobile
MSC.382(94)
No
1 July 2016
Offshore Drilling Units
(MODU
offshore
drilling
testing instrument or instruments. As a minimum, these shall be
All
Any date
units
CODE)
capable of measuring concentrations of oxygen, flammable
gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide
prior to entry into enclosed spaces. Instruments carried under
other requirements may satisfy this regulation. Suitable means
(A.414(XI))
shall be provided for the calibration of all such instruments.
Such instruments shall be in addition to those provided with the
unit's firemen's outfits
Amendments
Code
7
for
Construction
to
the
and
A new chapter 15 “Special Measures To Enhance Safety” is
Mobile
the
MSC.383(94)
No
1 July 2016
Equipment of Mobile
Offshore Drilling Units,
offshore
drilling
All
units
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
added, requiring that atmosphere testing instrument for
Any date
enclosed spaces shall be provided for entering enclosed spaces.
Every ship shall carry an appropriate portable atmosphere
testing instrument or instruments. As a minimum, these shall be
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document
Mandatory
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date
Ship type
Ship
dimension
Date of ship
MODU
CODE) (A.649(16))
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documents)
capable of measuring concentrations of oxygen, flammable
gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide
prior to entry into enclosed spaces. Instruments carried under
other requirements may satisfy this regulation. Suitable means
shall be provided for the calibration of all such instruments.
Such instruments shall be in addition to those provided with the
unit's firemen's outfits
A new chapter 15 “Special Measures To Enhance Safety” is
added, requiring that atmosphere testing instrument for
Amendments
Code
to
for
the
Construction
8
enclosed spaces shall be provided for entering enclosed spaces.
Every ship shall carry an appropriate portable atmosphere
the
testing instrument or instruments. As a minimum, these shall be
and
Equipment of Mobile
MSC.384(94)
No
1 July 2016
(2009
Any date
All
platform
Offshore Drilling Units,
2009
Oil
capable of measuring concentrations of oxygen, flammable
gases or vapours, hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide
prior to entry into enclosed spaces. Instruments carried under
MODU
other requirements may satisfy this regulation. Suitable means
CODE) (A.1023(26))
shall be provided for the calibration of all such instruments.
Such instruments shall be in addition to those provided with the
unit's firemen's outfits
International Code for
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Ships
Operating
in
MSC.385(94)
Yes
1 Jan 2017
All types
Polar Waters
All
(1) Ships the
Because of sea ice, low temperature, icing, extended periods of
passenger
keel
of
darkness or daylight, high altitude, remoteness, lack of
ships
which
are
hydrographic data, lack of ship crew experience, lack of
cargo ships
laid before 1
emergency response equipment, rapidly changing and severe
of GT≥500
January
weather conditions, environment sensitivity of the polar waters,
operating
2017
shall
the Polar Code requires that ships operating in polar waters
in
meet
the
identify possible sources of hazards by operational assessment,
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
and
polar
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waters
relevant
and that the design and construction of such ships shall have
requirements
the operational capabilities to withstand risks, and lays down
of the Polar
limitations for operation.
Code by the
The Polar Code covers goals, functional requirements and
first
specific requirements of construction, equipment, operation,
intermediate
training, search&rescue, environment protection, etc., of ships
or
operating in polar waters to supplement existing IMO
renewal
survey,
instruments. Ships operating in polar waters can be categorized
whichever
as category A, B, C, amd polar class can be categorized as
occurs first,
IACS PC1-5, PC6-7, other applicable polar class or no polar
after
class. Non-IACS PC polar ships are subject to equivalent safety
1
January
assessment. Ships operating in polar waters shall carry the
2018.
Polar Ship Certificate, to prove that the ship complies with
(2) Ships the
requirements for ships and equipment of the Polar Code. The
keel
of
Polar Water Operational Manual shall be carried to indicate
are
compliance with the operational requirements of the Polar
laid on or
Code. The survey to issue the Polar Ship Certificate shall be
after
coordinated with the statutory certificates required by Chapter I
which
1
January
of SOLAS. For cargo ships of category C, if operational
2017
shall
assessment shows that in order to comply with the
meet
the
requirements of the Polar Code no structural conversion and
relevant
equipment installation is necessary, the certificate may be
requirements
issued after compliance is confirmed by document review
of the Polar
Code
10
Amendments
to
MSC.386(94)
Yes
1 Jan 2017
All types
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
(1) Ships the
All
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SOLAS (A new chapter
passenger
keel
Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters shall be implemented
XIV is added)
ships
which
Mandatory
Entry-into-force
date
Ship type
and
of
are
cargo ships
laid before 1
of GT≥500
January
operating
2017
shall
in
meet
the
polar
waters
relevant
requirements
of the Polar
Code by the
first
intermediate
or
renewal
survey,
whichever
occurs first,
after
1
January
2018.
(2) Ships the
keel
which
of
are
laid on or
after
1
January
2017
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
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shall
mandatorily on 1 Jan 2017
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meet
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documents)
the
relevant
requirements
of the Polar
Code
Amendments
Code
to
for
12
In practice musters and drills, the following is added:
the
Construction
11
the
It is
and
Equipment of Mobile
recommended
MSC.387(94)
No
to enter into
Offshore Drilling Units,
force on 1
2009
July 2016
(2009
MODU
alternatively,
Mobile
——
units
K≥18 Nov
2014
the
provisions
regarding
launching
and
manoeuvring may be considered as having been met for those
units that have implemented the Guidelines on alternative
methods for lifeboat drills on MODUs (MSC.1/Circ.1486) and
they are included in the operating procedures or by other
CODE) (A.1023(26))
equivalent means acceptable to the Administration
Amendment
to
the
Subparagraph 5.11 of A.761(18) is revised to be in conformity
Recommendation
on
with subparagraph 6.1.5 of Circ.1328: all items of equipment
Conditions
the
for
Approval of Servicing
MSC.388(94)
No
——
——
18 Nov 2014
Stations for Inflatable
Liferafts
shall be checked to ensure that they are in good condition and
Adopted on
——
that dated items are replaced at the time of servicing in cases
where the expiry date falls before the next service date of the
(Resolution
liferaft
A.761(18))
(1)
Amendments
Existing
13
to
the
Mandatory
Ship Reporting System
All
passenger
ships;
MSC.389(94)
Yes
1 June 2015
All types
(2)
Oil
"Off Chengshan Jiao
tankers
Promontory"
150 gross
tonnage
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
7
Any date
The existing mandatory ship reporting system "Off Chengshan
Jiao Promontory" is revised
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and above;
(3)
All
ships
carrying
hazoudous
cargo;
(4)
Ships
engaged in
towing or
pushing
another
ship;
(5)
Ships
of
LOA
more than
200 m or
draft more
than 12 m
Amendments
Code
to
of
the
the
In paragraph 15.2, “Resolution A.996(25)” is replaced by
International Standards
14
and
Recommended
Practices for a Safety
Investigation
Marine
Marine
into
Casualty
MSC.390(94)
Yes
“Resolution A.1070(28)”;
18 Nov 2014
In paragraph 21.2.4, “Resolution A.884(21)” is replaced by
“Resolution A.1075(28)”
a
or
Incident
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
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document
Mandatory
Entry-into-force
date
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Ship
dimension
Date of ship
Overview of IMO requirements (for details refer to the relevant
documents)
(Casualty Investigation
Code MSC.255(84))
II Circulars approved by MSC 94
No.
Provision
Relevant document
Mandatory
Entry-into-force date
Ship type
Ship
Date of ship
dimension
Overview of IMO requirements (for details
refer to the relevant documents)
Adopted on 14 Jan
2015/Based
intentions
Early
Implementation
SOLAS
1
on
of
on
into
MSC.1/Circ.1485
No
Atmosphere Testing
Instrument
the
As Resolution MSC.350(92) Amendments
circular, it shall enter
Regulation
XI-1/7
of
the
force
with
resolution
MSC.350(92)
Amendments
for
SOLAS
Enclosed Spaces
III/19
to SOLAS Regulation III/19 "Emergency
together
training and drills" have entered into force
All types
on 1 Jan 2015, early implementation of
SOLAS Regulaiton XI-1/7 Atmosphere
to
testing instrument for enclosed spaces is
regulation
encouraged
Emergency
training and drills on
1 Jan 2015
Because of resolution MSC.387(94), the
alternative methods for lifeboat drills on
Guidelines
2
MODUs are specified, and the circular is in
on
Alternative Methods
for Lifeboat Drills on
MSC.1/Circ.1486
No
Adopted on 12 Jan
All
2015
drilling units
MODUs
mobile
harmony
with
14.12
training
and
instructions of the MODU Code.
Where alternative methods of achieving the
objectives of three-monthly launch and
manoeuvre of lifeboats are to be employed,
they shall ensure achievement of a level of
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
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Mandatory
Entry-into-force date
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Date of ship
dimension
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refer to the relevant documents)
assurance of capability and readiness at
least equivalent to that achieved through
three-monthly launching and manoeuvring.
Such
assurance
equipment,
the
includes
the
lifeboat
lifeboat
crew
and
procedures and systems
For Chapter 5 of the FSS Code:
1. clarification of conventional cargo is
given, which need not be provided with
means for automatically giving audible and
visual
warning
of
the
release
of
fire-extinguishing medium;
2. it is specified that spaces identified in
Unified
3
Interpretations
of
Chapters 5, 9 and 10
MSC.1/Circ.1487
No
of the FSS Code
Adopted on 12 Jan
paragraph 2.1.3.2 shall be provided with
2015/it
two CO2 release control units.
is
recommended to be
applied
to
constructed
ships
on
For Chapter 9 of the FSS Code:
or
1. Clarification is given to the power supply
after 21 Nov 2014
to the alarm sounder system when not an
integral part of the detection system.
For Chapter 10 of the FSS Code:
1. Clarification is gieven to the arrangement
requirement for control panels of visual and
audio alarm signals of sample extraction
smoke detection systems. If the CO2
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
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Mandatory
Entry-into-force date
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Date of ship
dimension
Overview of IMO requirements (for details
refer to the relevant documents)
system discharge pipes are used for the
sample extraction smoke detection system,
the control panel can be located in the CO2
room
Unified interpretation of PART 3 of Annex
Unified
Interpretation
4
of
PART 3 of Annex 1
to
1 to the 2010 FTP Code related to test and
Adopted on 12 Jan
MSC.1/Circ.1488
No
the 2010 FTP
2015/applicable
to
approvals
be
to
type approval of non-conventional pipe
penetrations and cable transits on "A" class
divisions, mainly involving arrangement,
granted on or after 21
Code
testing
Nov 2014
and
design
criterial
of
pipe
penetrations and cable transits on "A" class
divisions.
Load testing of hooks for primary release of
lifeboats and rescue boats (paragraph 5.3.4
of part 2 of resolution MSC.81(70)) are
revised as follows:
Unified
1. The test applies only to lifeboats and
Interpretation of the
rescue boats launched by falls. The test
Revised
5
Recommendation on
Testing
MSC.1/Circ.1489
No
of
Adopted on 12 Jan
2015
——
——
——
does not apply to the secondary means of
launching for free-fall lifeboats.
2. The test may be carried out on board the
Life-saving
ship or at the manufacturer's plant by using
Appliances
an appropriate mock-up of the launching
arrangements.
3. The "weight of the boat" to be
considered for the load in the case of single
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
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refer to the relevant documents)
fall systems is the "weight of the boat with
its
full
complement
of persons
and
equipment", which shall be multiplied by
two.
This circular is almost same as IACS UI
SC244
REV.1.
However,
the
implementation of IACS UI SC244 REV.1
shall be subject to this circular
For survival craft stowed at the stem or
stern of thie ship, it is specified that when
the stowage position is more than 100 m
from the closest survival craft, such
survival craft can be regarded as “remotely
located survival craft” with regard to
SOLAS regulation III/7.2.1.4; the area
Unified
6
where these remotely located survival craft
Interpretation
SOLAS
of
Regulation
MSC.1/Circ.1490
No
Adopted on 12 Jan
2015
Cargo ships
III/31.1.4
GT≥500
——
are
stowed
lifejackets
shall
and
be
provided
immersion
suits;
with
the
embarkation station and stowage position
of the liferaft may be located on different
decks provided that the liferaft can be
launched from the stowage deck using the
attached painter to relocate it to the
embarkation ladder positioned on the other
deck; the embarkation ladder may be
stowed at the embarkation station; adequate
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
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means of illumination shall illuminate the
liferaft
stowage
position,
embarkation
station and area of water where the liferaft
is to be launched; the painter shall be long
enough to reach the relevant embarkation
station.
This circular supersedes MSC.1/Circ.1243.
For CCS, the implementatioin of IACS
SC213
shall
be
subject
to
the
interpretations of this circular
Amendments to the
For the interpretation to paragraph 2.3.2.3,
Unified
Chapter
Interpretation
of
the FSS Code, the
FTP
Related
Code
and
Fire
Test
of
the
FSS
Code
in
MSC.1/Circ.1120, it is specified that the
SOLAS Chapter II-2,
7
14
MSC.1/Circ.1491
No
Adopted on 12 Jan
2015
port and starboard monitors required by this
Tankers
paragraph may also be located in the cargo
area above oil bunker tanks adjacent to
cargo tanks if capable of protecting the
Procedures
deck below and aft of each other
(MSC.1/Circ.1120)
Amendments to the
The interpretation related to “the poop front
Unified
in
Interpretation
8
of
SOLAS Chapter II-2,
MSC.1/Circ.1492
No
the FSS and FTP
Adopted on 12 Jan
a
protected
position”
in
MSC.1/Circ.1456 is revised, specifying that
Tankers
2015
the isolation valves can be located:
1. at least 5 m aft of the aft end of the
Codes
aftermost cargo tank;
(MSC.1/Circ.1456)
2. if the above .1 is not practical, within 5
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
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Ship type
Ship
Date of ship
dimension
Overview of IMO requirements (for details
refer to the relevant documents)
m aft of the aft end of the aftermost cargo
tank provided the valve is protected by a
permanent steel obstruction.
For MSC.1/Circ.1432 and Chapter 8 of the
Interim Guidance for
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In-Service Testing of
Automatic Sprinkler
Systems
FSS Code, revision recommendation is
MSC.1/Circ.1493
2.4.1&2.4.2.1, Chapter
No
Adopted on 12 Jan
Passenger
2015
ships
8, FSS Code
given to issues such as blockage of the
automatic sprinkler systems with scale or
mineral deposits; or system failure due to
corrosion of the internal components of the
sprinklers
1. SOLAS regulation V/23.3.3.1 limits the
climb to not more than 9 m on a single
ladder. If only a pilot ladder is to be used,
the maximum height of 9 m from the access
to, and egress from, the ship to the surface
of the water is to include consideration of
Unified
10
Interpretation
SOLAS
of
Regulation
MSC.1/Circ.1495
No
Adopted on 21 Nov
2014
All types
an adverse list of 15°
Any
2. SOLAS
dimension
regulation V/23.3.3.2
and
section 3 of resolution A.1045(27) applies
V/23.3.3
to
a
combined
arrangement
of
"an
accommodation ladder used in conjunction
with the pilot ladder" for "Safe and
convenient access to, and egress from, the
ship" for which a 15° list requirement does
not apply.
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Unified
MSC.1/Circ.1496
No
Adopted on 21 Nov
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
All types
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Any
Any date
Interpretation is given to the completion of
List of the documents adopted or approved by IMO MSC 94
No.
Provision
Relevant document
Mandatory
Interpretation on the
Appendix
to
Entry-into-force date
Ship type
2014
the
Ship
Date of ship
dimension
Overview of IMO requirements (for details
refer to the relevant documents)
dimension
items
in
relevant
safety
equipment
certificate of the SOLAS Convention. Items
SOLAS Convention
2.1
Regarding
the
arrangements for ECDIS) of Part 3 of the
of
Form E and items 2.1 (ECDIS) and 2.2
Records
(ECDIS)
and
2.2
(Back-up
Equipment
(Back-up arrangements for ECDIS) of Part
Concerning Nautical
5 of Forms P and C shall be completed
Charts and ECDIS
according to the following scenarios:
(1) when Nautical Charts are provided only,
item 2.2 does not need to be filled;
(2) when ECDIS are provided only,
back-up arrangements for ECDIS in item
2.2 is the second ECDIS;
(3) When both ECDIS and Nautical Charts
are provided, there are two schemes:
item
2.1 for "Both provided" and so item 2.2 for
"ECDIS"
or
"Nautical
Charts",
as
appropriate; or, item 2.1 for "ECDIS" and
so item 2.2 for "Nautical Charts".
.
NOTES:
(1) The ship's management is responsible to
determine what form of charts is to be used
onboard
as
the
primary
means
of
navigation. Where paper charts are used as
the primary means of navigation then they
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
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List of the documents adopted or approved by IMO MSC 94
No.
Provision
Relevant document
Mandatory
Entry-into-force date
Ship type
Ship
Date of ship
dimension
Overview of IMO requirements (for details
refer to the relevant documents)
may also be regarded as the ECDIS
back-up arrangements.
(2) Paper charts or ECDIS provided as the
"back-up
arrangement"
may
be
used
alternatively with the primary ECDIS, and
not be limited to use only when the primary
ECDIS is inoperable.
For chapter 3 of the FSS Code “2.1.2.2
Compressed air breathing apparatus shall
be fitted with an audible alarm and a visual
Unified
12
Interpretation
of
Chapter 3 of the FSS
MSC.1/Circ.1499
No
or other device which will alert the user
Adopted on 12 Jan
before the volume of the air in the cylinder
2015
has been reduced to no less than 200 l", the
Code
interpretation mentioned that a pressure
indicator may be regarded as a visual
device required by 2.1.2.2
The Committee re-drafted MSC Circular
Guidance
on
Drafting
of
Guidance on Drafting of Amendments to
the 1974 SOLAS Convention and Related
Mandatory Instruments, whick comes into
Amendments to the
13
1974
SOLAS
Convention
Related
MSC.1/Circ.1500
No
and
Adopted on 5 Jan
force immediately and revokes
2015
MSC.1/Circ.1483. The main revisions to
the existing interim guidance are: (1) it is
Mandatory
specified that references to standards which
Instruments
are intended to be mandatory shall not be
included as a footnote. This can be
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
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List of the documents adopted or approved by IMO MSC 94
No.
Provision
Relevant document
Mandatory
Entry-into-force date
Ship type
Ship
Date of ship
dimension
Overview of IMO requirements (for details
refer to the relevant documents)
understood as reference included as a
footnote is not mandatory in the future
amendments. (2) 3-date system(building
contract date, keel laying date or delivery
date) is introduced for the criteria date of
entry into force.
(3) This circular does not
apply to the requirements related to cargo
in IMDG and IMSBC as well as IBC and
IGC.
Amendments to the
Code
14
of
Stowage
Annex
containerships
explanation and illustration of spacing; for
and
“containerships”, a footnote is added:
those
MSC.1/Circ.1352/Rev.1
No
and
Adopted on 15 Dec
2014
Securing (CSS Code)
14
of
CSS
Code
containerships
adds
“Reference
ships
dedicated containerships and those parts of
for
to
the
parts of other
which
Safe
Practice for Cargo
Dedicated
means
other ships for which arrangements are
arrangements
are
specifically
Any
K≥1 Jan
dimension
2015
designed and
specifically designed and fitted for the
purpose of carrying containers on deck.”
The contents of this circular is the same as
IACS UI SC 265 and IACS UI SC 266
fitted for the
purpose
of
carrying
containers on
deck
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Revised
Guidelines
for the Preparation of
MSC.1/Circ.1353/Rev.1
No
Adopted on 15 Dec
2014
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
Dedicated
containerships
17
Any
K≥1 Jan
dimension
2015
For “containerships”, a footnote is added:
“Reference
to
containerships
means
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No.
Provision
Relevant document
Mandatory
Entry-into-force date
Ship type
Ship
Date of ship
dimension
Overview of IMO requirements (for details
refer to the relevant documents)
the Cargo Securing
and
those
dedicated containerships and those parts of
Manual
parts of other
other ships for which arrangements are
ships
specifically designed and fitted for the
for
which
purpose of carrying containers on deck.”
arrangements
The contents of this circular is the same as
are
IACS UI SC 266
specifically
designed and
fitted for the
purpose
of
carrying
containers on
deck
III Other circular approved by MSC 94
No
.
Provision
Relevant document
Mandatory
Entry-into-force date
Ship type
Ship
dimension
Date of
ship
Overview of IMO requirements (for details refer to
the relevant documents)
For the purpose of the application of MARPOL,
Tonnage
Unified
Interpretation
1
for
and
Load
Lines
Conventions, the HSC Code and other instruments
of
Keel Laying Date
Measurement
MSC-MEPC.5/Circ.9
No
Adopted on 1 Dec
2014
FRP Craft
Fibre-Reinforced
Any
Any
dimension
date
to fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) craft, the term "the
keels of which are laid or which are at a similar
stage of construction" shall be interpreted as the
date on which the first structural reinforcement of
Plastic (FRP) Craft
the complete thickness of the approved hull
laminate schedule is laid either in or on the mould
“Yes”=mandatory; “No”=directive”; “L”=load line length; “LBP”=length between perpendiculars;
“K”=date of keel-laying; “B”=date of construction; “D”=date of delivery; “C”=date of the construction contract
This list is for refence only. Detailed application shall be based on IMO provisions.
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