Amendments

1 January 2017 – MARPOL Annex I – oil residues

Amendments to regulation 12 of MARPOL Annex I, concerning tanks for oil
residues (sludge). The amendments update and revise the regulation, expanding
on the requirements for discharge connections and piping to ensure oil residues
are properly disposed of.

Annex 2 (1 January 2021)

Regulation 13 (Control of discharges of residues of noxious liquid substances)

imposes a stricter prewash and discharge requirement
after unloading of persistent floaters when the port of unloading is located inside
certain areas (Northwest European waters, Baltic Sea
area, Western European waters, and the Norwegian Sea).

Annex 4 (1 JUNE 2021)

The following amendments in MARPOL Annex IV should enter in force
by 01/06/2021:
Restrictions on the discharge of untreated sewage from passenger
ships (those carrying more than 12 passengers) in the Baltic Sea
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; the garbage record book is separated into two; ( one regular and other specially
for cargo residue ). The regular record book is also revised to add a new category
i.e E-Waste foe all electronic waste including electronic component, equipment,
parts and accessories.

Annex 6 (1 January 2020)

no ozone depletion substance should be released in atmosphere.

Annex 6 (1 January 2020)

the global upper limit on the sulphur content of ships' fuel oil will be reduced to
0.50% (from 3.50%). Known as "IMO 2020",
Annex 6 (1 January 2020)

Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) (New Chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI) The
CO2 reduction level includes three phases; Phase 2 starts on 01/01/2020.The new
chapter 4 Regulations on energy efficiency for ships to MARPOL Annex VI, makes
mandatory the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), for new ships, and the Ship
Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) for all ships

Annex 6 (1 January 2021)

amendments in MARPOL Annex VI should enter in force by Designation of the Baltic

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Annex 6 (01 january 2017) 16.1 regulation (Incinerator amendments)
1. you cannot burn pvc ods toxic chemicals and metallic solids in incinerator that is
administration approved

2. Waste should not be fed in incinerator when the combustion temperature is less
than the minimum required temperature of 850 degrees

3. Should be able to produce 600 degrees within 05 mins of operation

4.Incenerator should be administration approved.

Annex 6 01 JANUARY 2022 (DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO REGULATION 21 OF MARPOL ANNEX VI
TO BE ENTERED)

Following changes to the time period and the reduction rates for EEDI
phase 3 requirements for certain ship types (Table 1 of Regulation 21
for larger bulk carriers, Table 2 of Regulation 21 for bulk carriers for
ships with DWT less than, equal to or more than 279,000):
*Potential change to ship/machinery design to reduce GHG emissions
*Technical and operational measures that can be considered to
reduce GHG emissions

Annex 6 (01 APRIL 2022) DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO REGULATION 2, 14, AND APPENDIX VI OF
MARPOL ANNEX VI FOR ONBOARD SAMPLING POINTS TO BE ENTERED
Following changes to be done:
* Annex VI regulation 2; a new definition in regulation 2 on
low flashpoint fuel, for which sampling points will be exempted.
*MARPOL Annex VI regulation 14; Requirements on sampling points.
This applies to both new ships (constructed after entry into force) existing
ships(first renewal survey 12 months or later, after entry in
to force).
*IAPP certificate supplement; New checkboxes for indicating the presence of
sampling points are to be added.

BWM CONVENTION (01 JUNE 2022) DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO BWM CONVENTION

TO BE ENFORCED
Following amendments to be done:
Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of
Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention), concerning
commissioning testing of ballast water management systems and the form of the
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01 jan 2020 Amendments to chapter IV of SOLAS, and the appendix to the annex
to the Convention, replacing all references to "Inmarsat" with references to a
"recognized mobile satellite service"

1 jan 2020 IMDG update Transport of Dangerous Goods, including new provisions
regarding IMO type 9 tanks, a set of new abbreviations for segregation groups
and special provisions for the carriage of lithium batteries and vehicles powered
by flammable liquid or gas

01 jan 2020 Amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/9.4.1.3 to clarify the

requirements for fire integrity of windows on passenger ships carrying not more
than 36 passengers and on special purpose ships with more than 60 (but no more
than 240) persons on board

ISM CODE (1 January 2021)

Cyber risks are appropriately addressed in safety management systems (as
defined in the ISM code) during the annual verification of the company's
Document of Compliance (DOC).

Members are recommended to understand and identify different

types of cyber threats.
Member to understand the vulnerabilities and risk.
Member to develop protection and detection measures, establish contingency
plans, and should a cyber incident occur, know how to
respond and recover.

FSS Code, Chapter 8 (January 2020) : Automatic Sprinkler, Fire Detection and Fire
Alarm Systems
MSC.1/Circ.1516 includes a new provision for water quality testing for automatic
sprinkler systems and new flow charts for the testing and replacement of
sprinkler heads and water mist nozzles. The related amendment to Chapter 8 of
the FSS Code adds a new requirement for special attention to be paid to the
specification of water quality provided by the system manufacturer, to prevent
internal corrosion and clogging of sprinklers.

1 jan 2020 Amendments to chapter 8 of the International Code for Fire Safety
Systems (FSS Code) regarding prevention of internal corrosion and clogging of
sprinklers and the inclusion of a new chapter 17 in the FSS Code, mandating
requirements for helicopter facility foam firefighting appliances.

01 jan 2020 Foam type extinguisher of at least 135 litres required for boiler space
not required if protected by fixed water base local application fire extinguishing
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Foam fire fighting appliances for the helidecks & helicopter landing areas.
Dvalue–Largest dimension of helicopter used for assessment of helideck when
rotors are turning.
For helidecks – At least 2 fixed foam monitors. At least 2 hose reels to reach at
any part of helideck.
Minimum foam system discharge rate = Dvalue* 6 l/min/m²
1 January 2021 Requirements for lifeboats and rescue boats, launching
appliances and release gear (Amendments to SOLAS Regulations III/3 and
III/20)
The SOLAS amendments and associated MSC
Resolution (MSC.402(96)) include explicit mandatory text clarifying the
requirements for the qualification, authorization and certification of service
suppliers, procedures for maintenance and testing, and what should be
carried out at each stage of testing (weekly, monthly, annually, and 5-
yearly).

In short MARPOL
Annex 1
1-Special requirements for use and carriage of oils in Antarctic area
2- Polar water certificate and operating manual
3- Ammendment to form B of IOPP certificate
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1- Change in shipping name under Miscellaneous category of DG
2- column 16 changed to 16a Stowage and 16b Segregation
3- Addition of new UN no. 3507 to 3526
4- Ammendment to new packaging instructions

Annex 4
1- Baltic sea is the only special area designated
2- New regulation 13 regarding PSC requirements
3- Passenger Ships requirements to discharge sewage in special areas should
meet nitrogen and phosphorous removal standards

Annex 5
1- GRB part 1&2
2 Declaration of cargo residues as HME and non HME
3- E- waste

Annex 6

1- Enforce EEXI and CII from 1 Jan 2023

2- 0.5% sulphur cap from 1jan 2020
3- Reg 13 renamed as NOX tier 3 emission control areas
4-EEDI to update reference line values for Ro ro ships and ro ro passenger ships
5- Designate Baltic sea and North sea as special control areas from 1 Jan 2021
6 - Ships installed with Scrubber towers to have additions info in BDN
7 Seemp part 2 Collection and reporting of ships fuel oil consumption data. - IMO
DCS
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-Testing of LB RB , launching devices and release Gear to be done by an
authorised service provider annually
- Same is for portable fire extinguishers
- Retro reflective tapes revised criteria for lifejacket lifebuoy Immersion suit Lb
and LR
-infant lifejackets for passenger ships
- for lifejacket no conducting whistle, buoyant line to connect other lifejacket in
water and means to pull a person wearing life jacket to rescueboat
- Physical demonstration that lifeboat can be launched with ship proceeding at
5knots
- Static test for FF lifeboat @ 2.2 times the max working load
- test for porosity for life raft material by a sample of material and test for 30 days
exposure.
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1- water quality for sprinkler system
2- foam applicators in helicopter landing areas on ships
3- calculation for arear of stairs for emergency escape
4 135 l foam extinguisher not required for boiler if protected by hypermist
5 CO2 bottles hydrostatic testing 10 years 10% , 20years 90%,30years 100%
6 fire retardant type walki talkie for fireman's outfit