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Subject Coming into Force Source Content Remarks Ballast Water Convention 12 months after ratification by 30states representing 35% of world gt

not yet in forceBallast Water Convention certificate, BW record book, Administration approved ballast watermanagement plan;ships (depending on the year of built) must comply with the ballast water exchange standard or b.w. performancestandard, approved treatment systems for the performance standard

all ships

pay attention to already existing additional national or local legislations by US, Canada, Australia, Chile, Israel, NewZealand, Buenos Aires, Scapa Flow, Vancouver Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe andEnvironmentally Sound Recycling of Ships

after ratification by 15 states which represent not less than 40% of world fleet tonnage and which recycling capacityis not less than 3% of their combined gt (over the last 10 years)

not yet in forceHong Kong ConventionRequirements for Shipowners:- Restriction of Materials for any installations, re-fits, ... (TBT, PCB, ...)- Inventory of Hazardous Materials (Booklets to be maintained over the lifetime of the ship)- Surveys and Certification

- Final Survey (before ship recycling) for all ships of 500 gt and upwards on international voyages

Maritime Labour Convention

expected for 2011/2012

enter into force requirement:12 months after ratification by 30 ILO Member States which hold 33% World Tonnage,status of ratification

not yet in forceILO Maritime Labour Convention The ILO's Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 provides comprehensive rights andprotection at work for the world's more than 1.2 million seafarers. The new labour standard consolidates and updates

more than 65 international labour standards related to seafarers adopted over the last 80 years. The Convention setsout seafarers' rights to decent conditions of work on a wide range of subjects, and aims to be globally applicable,easily understandable, readily updatable and uniformly enforced. It has been designed to become a globalinstrument known as the "fourth pillar" of the international regulatory regime for quality shipping, complementing thekey Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).Source: ILO - all shipsShip Energy Efficiency Management Plan(SEEMP)1 July 2013(expected) MEPC 62IMO's MEPC has adopted an amendment to MARPOL Annex VI (new chapter 4) regarding the reduction ofgreenhouse gas emmisions by ships. The aim of the amendment is to improve the energy effeciency performance ofships. To reach this goal an Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new buildings will be established. Further a

ship-specific Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) has to be developed by shipowners or operators forall of their ships.- for all cargo ships over 400gt.

Annual Testing of AIS

1 July 2012MSC.308(88)The automatic identification system (AIS) shall be subjected to an annual test. The test shall be conducted by anapproved surveyor or an approved testing or servicing facility. The test shall verify the correct programming of the


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ship static information, correct data exchange with connected sensors as well as verifying the radio performance byradio frequency measurement and on-air test using, e.g., a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). A copy of the test reportshall be retained on board the ship.- for all cargo ships over 150gt.

STCW Manila Amendments

1 January 2012(transitional period until 31 Dec 2016) STCW - Manila ConferenceThe Manila Amendments of STCW include a lot of changes e.g.: adaptation of rest time hours to ILO-180 and MLC,approved Bridge Resource Management knowledges for navigational watch officers, new ECDIS approved trainingrequirements for navigational watch officers, ...

Although the amendments enter into force at the beginning of next year there is a big transitional period until 31December 2016. But finally any endorsement of training certificats as well as the issuance of new Certificates ofCompetency (CoC) is a matter of Flagstates. Owners/Operators should observe corresponding flagstate circulars inthis regard where national rules will be laid down or should contact their flagstate administrations for nationalaction dates.- for all ships.

Emergency Towing Procedures

1 January 2012 MSC.256(84)Ships shall be provided with a ship-specific emergency towing procedure. Such a procedure shall be carried aboardthe ship for use in emergency situations and shall be based on existing arrangements and equipment available onboard the ship. - for cargo ships.

Gas Measurement and Detection

1 January 2012 MSC.291(87)... carriage requirement for portable instruments for oxygen measuring for tankers are included in regulation II-2/4.5.7.1. - new and existing tankers

MARPOL Annex V(Special Area)

1 May 2011 MEPC 60th SessionSince 1993 the "Wider Carribean Region" was designated as Special Area under MARPOL Annex V but this regulationhas not taken effekt because of missing port reception facilities within this area. Now the local states meet thecriteria of sufficient reception capacity and the date on which the Regulation shall take effekt has been set byMEPC60 to 1 May 2011. Ship Owners and Operators should advise their ship's crews about changed requirements ongarbage disposal when sailing in that region. - for all ships.

Material Safety Data Sheet for MARPOL Annex I Cargoes and Fuel 1 January 2011 SOLAS VI/5-1,MSC.239(83)MSC.286(86) - MSDS Ships carrying MARPOL Annex I cargoes and marine fuel oils shall be provided with a MaterialSafety Data Sheet prior to the loading of such cargoes or fuels based on the recommendations developed by theOrganization.

MSC.150(77) has been superseded by MSC.286(86).

MSC.239(83) - Amendments to SOLAS take effect on 1 January 2011. all ships

Amendment toSOLAS II-2 Reg.19(Dangerous Goods)

1 January 2011 MSC.269(85)Amendments to SOLAS


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Ships carrying Dangerous Goods have to observe some amendments in Regulation 19, e.g. issuance of new DOC forDG, Changes in Table 19.3 and other minor amendments. - all ships carrying DG

Amendment toMARPOL, Annex I(Ship-to-Ship Operation Plan)

1 January 2011 MEPC.186(59)

MARPOL Annex I,New Chapter 8

Every Oil Tanker of 150 gt and upwards has to hold a Ship-to-Ship Operations Plan, approved by the Administration.- all oil tankers of 150 gt upwards not later than the first survey after 1 January 2011Revised MARPOL, Annex I

1 January 2011 MEPC.187(59)MARPOL Annex I

New definitions has been added for Oil Residue (Sludge), Oil Residue (Sludge) Tank, Oily Bilge Water and Oily BilgeWater Holding Tank. Further, prohibited pumping operations between bilge system and sludge tanks and the dealingwith the disposal of oil residues (sludge) are described. Finally amendments of the Oil Record Book are required. - allshipsInternational Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code

(IMSBC Code)1 January 2011 MSC.268(85)IMSBC Code

MSC.269(85)Amendments to SOLAS BC Code will be replaced by the IMSBC Code and becomes mandatory for all ships carryingsolid bulk cargoes - all ships carrying solid bulk cargoesBridge Navigational Watch Alarm System(BNWAS)1 January 2011 SOLAS, Amendments 2008/2009,Chapter V,Regulation 19

seeMSC.282(86) The purpose of a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) is to monitor bridge activity anddetect operator disability which could lead to marine accidents. The system monitors the awareness of the Officer ofthe Watch (OOW) and automatically alerts the Master or another qualified OOW if for any reason the OOW becomesincapable of performing the OOW's duties. This purpose is achieved by a series of indications and alarms to alert firstthe OOW and, if he is not responding, then to alert the Master or another qualified OOW. Additionally, the BNWASmay provide the OOW with a means of calling for immediate assistance, if required.

For more info refer to:www.bnwas.comandIMO Resolution MSC.128(75) - Performance Standards for BNWAS (89 kB) - cargo ships of 500gt up to 3000gt,constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the 1st survey after 1 July 2013- cargo ships of 3,000gt and upwards, constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey after 1 July2012

(for smaller ships and other ship types refer to SOLAS)Electronic Chart Display and Information System(ECDIS)1 January 2011 SOLAS, Amendments 2008/2009,Chapter V,Regulation 19

seeMSC.282(86) Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) means a navigation information systemwhich with adequate back-up arrangements can be accepted as complying with the up-to-date chart required by
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regulations V/19 and V/27 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended, by displaying selected information from asystem electronic navigational chart (SENC) with positional information from navigation sensors to assist the marinerin route planning and route monitoring, and if required display additional navigation-related information.

Refer to: MSC.232(82)- Revised Performance Standards for ECDIS - tankers of 3,000gt and upwards, constructedbefore 1 July 2012, not later than the first survey after 1 July 2015- cargo ships of 50,000gt and upwards, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey after 1 July

2016- cargo ships of 20,000gt up to 50,000gt, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey after 1 July2017- cargo ships of 10,000gt up to 20,000gt, constructed before 1 July 2013, not later than the first survey after 1 July2018 Ozone Depleting Substances

1 July 2010 Revised MARPOL Annex VIMSC.176(58) "... Each ship holding an IAPP Certificate shall maintain a list of equipment containing ozone depletingsubstances or an Ozon Depleting Substances Record Book when fitted with rechargeable systems which contain ozondepleting substances." - all ships Adult Lifejackets

1 July 2010 Revised SOLAS Ch.III, Reg.7, Para 2.1.5MSC.201(81) "if the adult lifejackets provided are not designed to fit persons weighting up to 140 kg and with achest girth of up to 1,750 mm, a sufficient number of suitable accessories shall be available on board to allow them

to be secured to such persons." - all ships Risk Assessment

1 July 2010 Revised ISM Code 2010 EditionMSC.273(85) - Safety Management Objectives should assess all identified risks to its ships, personnel and theenvironment and establish appropriate safeguards ...- The Company should establish procedures, plans and instructions, including checklists as appropriate, for keyshipboard operations concerning the safety of the personnel, ship and protection of the environment ...- The Company should identify potential emergency shipboard situations, and establish procedures to respond tothem ... - all ships Volatile Organic Compound Management Plan

1 July 2010 Revised MARPOL Annex VIMEPC.176(58) Tankers carrying crude oild, are required to have on board and implement a Volatile OrganicCompound Management Plan approved by the Administration

MARSIG has created an own VOC plan based on MEPC.185(59) - crude oil tankers- (gas carriers)

China - Requirement to contract with a local clean up contractor

1 March 2010 Regulations of the People's Republic of Chinasource:Swedish Club Circular operators of ships must conclude a pollution cleanup operation contract with an approvedpollution cleanup company - ships carrying polluting and hazardous liquid in bulk- other ships of above 10,000 GT

IMDG Code Amdt. 34-08

1 January 2010 IMDG Code,

GGVSee,VkBl. 26/2009 Regulations for the transport of Dangerous Goods. - all ships carrying Dangerous Goods

2 separate CO2 release stations

first schedules dry-dockingafter 1 January 2010 FSS CodeCh.5, 2.2.2


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Ships built before 1 July 2002 and fitted with a fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system for the protection of machineryspaces and cargo pump rooms shall be provided with 2 separate controls for releasing CO2 into a protected space. -all ships built before 1 July 2002

Emergency Towing Procedures

1 January 2010 MSC.256(84)

Ships shall be provided with a ship-specific emergency towing procedure. Such a procedure shall be carried aboardthe ship for use in emergency situations and shall be based on existing arrangements and equipment available onboard the ship. - for tankers- for passenger ships General Permit for vessel's in US trade

19 September 2009 Federal Register Notice, Vol 73, No.249summary of permit requirements:19 December 2008 - publication of final General Permit regulations,6 February 2009 - date effective,19 February 2009 - requirements for inspections, recordkeeping and reporting to be met,19 June 2009 - start submission period for Notice of Intent,19 September 2009 - Deadline for submission of Notice of Intent!For the transitional period from now until 19 September 2009 all vessels are provisionally covered by General Permit,but requirements for recordkeeping and reporting have to be observed! all ships

Revised Performance Standards for ECDIS 1 January 2009 SOLAS V/19,MSC.232(82) ... in addition to the general requirements set out in resolution A.694(17), the presentationrequirements set out in resolution MSC.191(79), ECDIS equipment should meet the requirements of these standardsand follow the relevant guidelines on ergonomic principles adopted by the Organization applies to all ECDISequipment like dedicated standalone workstation or multifunction workstation as part if an INS

Company and Registered Owner ID Number 1 January 2009 SOLAS XI-1/3-1,MSC.194(80) every company and registered owner shall be provided with an identification number which conforms tothe IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme adopted by the Organization. Thecompany identification number shall be inserted on the certificates and certified copies thereof issued underregulation IX/4 and section A/19.2 or A/19.4 of the ISPS Code. all ships

request of such ID Numbers at Lloyd's Register Fairplay Amendments to Damage Stability Requirements 1 January

2009 SOLAS II-1,MSC.194(80) different requirements as per MSC.194(80) all new ships (cargo ships over 80m) Long RangeIdentification and Tracking System 31 December 2008 SOLAS XI-2/14,MSC.202(81) ... shall be fitted with a system to automatically transmit information to enable, subject to theprovisions of paragraph 5, the identification and tracking of the ship by Contructing Governments all vessels, exceptships certified for operations exclusively in sea area A1 Bunkers Convention 21 November 2008 Bunkers Convention... requires to maintain insurance or other financial security, such as the guarantee of a bank or similar financialinstitution, to cover the liability of the registered owner for pollution damage in an amount equal to the limits ofliability under the applicable national or international limitation regime, but in all cases, not exceeding an amountcalculated in accordance with the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, as amended. allships over 1,000 gross tonnage Sewage Prevention 27 September 2008 MARPOL Annex IVMEPC.115(51) approved sewage treatment plant, approved sewage comminuting and desinfecting system or sewageholding tank; certification process... more all ships Anti Fouling Systems 17 September 2008 Intern.Conventionon the control of harmful antifouling

systems on ships ships must remove organotin anti-fouling systems from the hull or apply a sealer coat;certification and anti-fouling record required without annual or intermediate surveys

Further EU Regulation 782/2003 has to be observed which requires TBT free coatings since 1 January 2008! all shipsof 400gt and above Automatic Identification System(AIS) 1 July 2008 SOLAS V-Reg.19 ships must be fitted with an AIS all ships constructed before 2002 and notengaged in international voyages Water Level Detectors 1 January 2007 SOLAS II-1/23-3MSC.194(80) ... shall be fitted with water level detectors until the first intermediate or renewal survey after 1 Jan2007 not later than 31 Dec 2009 existing single hold cargo ships other than bulk carriers constructed before 1 Jan2007


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Regulation Implementation on Sulphur Content of Marine Fuel(applicable to ships which are not fitted with an exhaust gas cleaning system)

Type of Fuel Trade Area Sulphur Content Regulation Entry into Force any Marine Fuel worldwide 4.5% m/mMARPOL Annex VI in force Marine Diesel Oil (MDO: DMB and DMC) EU Waters 1.5% m/m EU Directive 2005/33 inforce Marine Gas Oil (MGO: DMX and DMA) EU Waters 0.1% m/m EU Directive 1999/32 in force Marine Gas Oil

(MGO) and Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) within 24 nm of California Shore 1.5% m/m California Air Resource Board inforce Marine Gas Oil (MGO) within 24 nm of California Shore 1.5% m/m California Air Resource Board in force MarineDiesel Oil (MDO) within 24 nm of California Shore 0.5% m/m California Air Resource Board in force any Marine Fuelat all EU Berths 0.1% m/m EU Directive 2005/33 in force any Marine Fuel all EU Inland Waterways 0.1% m/m EUDirective 2005/33 in force any Marine Fuel SOx Emission Control Areas (SECA): North Sea, Baltic Sea, EnglishChannel 1.0% m/m Revised MARPOL Annex VI in force any Marine Fuel Nord American Emission Control Area 1.0%m/mRevised MARPOL Annex VI 1 August 2011(taking effect 1 August 2012) any Marine Fuel worldwide 3.5% m/mMARPOL Annex VI 1 January 2012 Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) and Marine Gas Oil (MGO) within 24 nm of CaliforniaShore 0.1% m/m California Air Resource Board 1 January 2012 any Marine Fuel SOx Emission Control Areas (SECA):North Sea, Baltic Sea, English Channel 0.1% m/m Revised MARPOL Annex VI 1 January 2015 any Marine Fuelworldwide 0.5% m/mRevised MARPOL Annex VI expected

1 January 2020

Timetable for installation of ballast water treatment systems(after BW Convention is entered into force)

Ballast Capacity constructed before 2009 constructed 2009+ constructed 2009-2011 constructed 2012+ less than1,500 m3 ballast water exchange or treatment until 2016,ballast water treatment only from 2016 ballast water treatment only 1,500 - 5,000 m3 ballast water exchange ortreatment until 2014,ballast water treatment only from 2014 ballast water treatment only more than 5,000 m3 ballast water exchange ortreatment until 2016,ballast water treatment only from 2016 ballast water exchange or treatment until 2016,ballast water treatment only from 2016 ballast water treatment only

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