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IMO BLG 13 Agenda Preview

The 13th session of IMO Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases will be held on 2nd – 6th March 2009 25th February 2009

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Contents

Contents 3

1. Agenda for BLG 13 6

2. Decisions of other IMO bodies (Agenda Item 2) 7 BLG 13/2 (Secretariat) - Outcome of DE 51, STW 39, MSC 84 and NAV 54 7 BLG 13/2/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MEPC 57 and MEPC 58 7 BLG 13/2/2 (Secretariat) – Outcome of MSC 85 7

3. Evaluation of safety and pollution hazards of chemicals and preparation of consequential amendments (Agenda Item 3) (Target Completion date – Continuous) 7

BLG 13/3 - Report of the fourteenth session of the Working Group on the Evaluation of Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals 8

4. Application of the requirements for the carriage of bio-fuels and bio-fuel blends (Agenda Item 4) (Target Completion date – 2009) 9

BLG 13/4 (Netherlands and the United Kingdom) - Blending on board during the sea voyage 10

BLG 13/4/1 (International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA)) - Blending on board 10 BLG 13/4/2 (INTERTANKO) - Guidelines for blending on board 10

5. Development of guidelines and other documents for uniform implementation of the 2004 BWM Convention (Agenda Item 5) (Target Completion date – 2010) 10

BLG 13/5 (Secretariat) - Framework for determining when it is appropriate to apply the Basic Approval granted to one applicant to another applicant using the same Active Substance 11

BLG 13/5/1 (International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)) - Clarification regarding compliance under regulations B-3.1 and B-3.2 11

BLG 13/5/2 (Friends of the Earth International (FOEI)) - A draft procedure for compliance verification to the D-2 standard of ship’s ballast water for port State control inspection using the ballast water FlowCAM® analyser 11

BLG 13/INF.4 (Netherlands) - Ballast water quantities in the port of Rotterdam 11 BLG 13/INF.5 (Brazil) - Ballast water management systems – an engineering tool

for the selection and installation design 11

6. Development of provisions for gas-fuelled ships (Agenda Item 6) (Target Completion date – 2009) 12

BLG 13/6 (Secretariat) - Outcome of DE 51, STW 39 and MSC 84 12 BLG 13/6/1 (Norway) - Report of the correspondence group 12 BLG 13/6/2 (Germany) - Comments on the application of the (Interim) Guidelines

on safety for natural gas-fuelled engine installations in ships 12



BLG 13/6/3 (Germany) - Comments on the proposed Interim Guidelines on safety for natural gas-fuelled engine installations in ships 13

7. Casualty analysis (Agenda Item 7) (Target Completion date – Continuous) 13

8. Consideration of IACS unified interpretations (Agenda Item 8) (Target Completion date – Continuous) 13

BLG 13/8 (International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)) - Fire protection and fire extinction (paragraphs 11.1.1.3 and 11.1.1.4 of the IBC Code) 13

9. Development of international measures for minimizing the transfer of invasive aquatic species through bio-fouling of ships (Agenda Item 9) (Target Completion date – 2010) 14

BLG 13/9 (New Zealand) - Report of the correspondence group on the development of measures to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species through bio-fouling of ships 14

BLG 13/INF.3 (New Zealand) - Research review – bio-fouling as a mechanism for invasive aquatic species transfer 15

10. Review of the Recommendation for material safety data sheets for MARPOL Annex I cargoes and marine fuel oils (Agenda Item 10) (Target Completion date – 2009) 15

BLG 13/10 (United States) - Report of the correspondence group 15

11. Revision of the IGC Code (Agenda Item 11) (Target Completion date – 2010) 16

BLG 13/11 (Republic of Korea) - Modelling of gas leaks in a cargo compressor room of LNG carriers 16

12. Safety requirements for natural gas hydrate pellet carriers (Agenda Item 12) (Target Completion date – 2011) 16

BLG 13/12 (Japan) - Development of guidelines for the construction and equipment of ships carrying natural gas hydrate pellets in bulk 17

BLG 13/12/1 (Japan) – Conceptual design of natural gas hydrate pellet carriers 17 BLG 13/12/2 (Japan) - Development of guidelines for the construction and

equipment of ships carrying natural gas hydrate pellets in bulk 17 BLG 13/INF.2 (Japan) - Hazard identification meeting for a natural gas hydrate

pellet carrier 17

13. Review of relevant non-mandatory instruments as a consequence of the amended MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code (Agenda Item 13) (Target Completion date – 2010) 17

BLG 13/13 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MEPC 58 19 BLG 13/13/1 (Japan) - Draft Guidelines for Certification of Engines fitted with

Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) Systems 19



BLG 13/13/2 (INTERTANKO and OCIMF) - Guidelines for the development of a VOC management plan 19

BLG 13/13/3 (Norway and INTERTANKO) - Model VOC Management Plan for crude oil tankers 19

BLG 13/13/4 (Japan) - Items to be included in the Guidelines for the Approved Method 19

BLG 13/13/5 (European Association of Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturers (EUROMOT)) 19

BLG 13/13/6 (the United States) - Guidelines for certification of Tier III engines using exhaust gas after-treatment systems 19

BLG 13/13/7 (Denmark) - Comments on certification procedures and documentation for Approved Methods 19

BLG 13/13/8 (Denmark) - Example of Approved Method documentation for certification 19

BLG 13/13/9 (the United States) - Comment on draft guidelines for certification of Tier III engines using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) 20

14. Amendments to MARPOL Annex I on the use and carriage of heavy grade oil on ships in the Antarctic area (Agenda Item 14) (Target Completion date – 2010) 20

BLG 13/14 (New Zealand) - Proposal for amendment to MARPOL Annex I 20 BLG 13/14/1 (Norway) - Use and Carriage of heavy grade oil (HGO) on ships in the

Antarctic area 20

15. Work programme and agenda for BLG 14 (Agenda Item 15) Error! Boo

16. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2010 (Agenda Item 16) Error! Boo

17. Any other business (Agenda Item 17) 20 BLG 13/17 (Secretariat) - Codes, recommendations, guidelines and other non-

mandatory instruments 21 BLG 13/17/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of DE 50 and DE 51; Draft revised Code on

Alarms and Indicators 21 BLG 13/17/2 (International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)) - Device

to prevent passage of flame into cargo tanks 21 BLG 13/17/3 (International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA)) - Devices to prevent

the passage of flame into cargo tanks 21 BLG 13/17/4 (Denmark) - Device to prevent passage of flame into cargo tank 21



1. Agenda for BLG 13

Opening of the session

1. Adoption of the agenda

2. Decision of the other IMO bodies

3. Evaluation of safety and pollution hazards of chemicals and preparation of consequential amendments

4. Application of the requirements for the carriage of bio-fuels and bio-fuel

blends

5. Development of guidelines and other documents for uniform implementation of the 2004 BWM Convention

6. Development of provisions for gas-fuelled ships

7. Casualty analysis

8. Consideration of IACS unified interpretations

9. Development of international measures for minimizing the transfer of invasive aquatic species through bio-fouling of ships

10. Review of the Recommendation for material safety data sheets for MARPOL

Annex I cargoes and marine fuel oils

11. Revision of the IGC Code

12. Safety requirements for natural gas hydrate pellet carriers

13. Review of relevant non-mandatory instruments as a consequence of the amended MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code

14. Amendments to MARPOL Annex I on the use and carriage of heavy grade oil

on ships in the Antarctic area

15. Work programme and agenda for BLG 14

16. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2010

17. Any other business

18. Report to the Committee



2. Decisions of other IMO bodies (Agenda Item 2)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Sub-Committee will be informed of relevant decisions made and action taken by DE 51, NAV 54 and FSI 15, MEPC 57 and 58, MSC 84 and 85 and other committees and sub-committees as appropriate and will take action under the relevant agenda items LR position: To monitor the discussion Implications: Outcomes of these meetings that require an action by BLG will be dealt with under the appropriate agenda item Application: N.A. (Documents submitted) BLG 13/2 (Secretariat) - Outcome of DE 51, STW 39, MSC 84 and NAV 54 This document reports on decisions taken at DE 51, STW 39, MSC 84 and NAV 54 relevant to the work of the Sub-Committee. BLG 13/2/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MEPC 57 and MEPC 58 This document reports on those issues discussed during MEPC 57 and MEPC 58 which are relevant to the work of the Sub-Committee. BLG 13/2/2 (Secretariat) – Outcome of MSC 85 This document reports on decisions taken at MSC 85 relevant to the work of the Sub-Committee.

3. Evaluation of safety and pollution hazards of chemicals and preparation of consequential amendments (Agenda Item 3) (Target Completion date – Continuous)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Sub-Committee will consider the report of the fourteenth session of the ESPH Working Group (BLG 13/3) and take action as appropriate. The Sub-Committee is also expected to convene a working group and instruct it to continue work on matters related to the evaluation of safety and pollution hazards of chemicals and preparation of consequential amendments. The group may also be requested to deal with other related issues as appropriate. LR position: To closely monitor the development with a view to implement the changes and additions to the cargo lists in the IBC Code Implications: The evaluation of substances leads to assignment of carriage requirements for that substance for both new substances and the re evaluation of existing substances which are published as amendments to the IBC Code. The carriage requirements impact on owners/mangers, designers and builders



Application: To all ships engaged in the carriage of bulk chemical cargoes (Documents submitted) BLG 13/3 - Report of the fourteenth session of the Working Group on the Evaluation of Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals This document reports on the outcome of the fourteenth session of the Working Group on the Evaluation of the Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals (ESPH 14) which was held from 27 to 31 October 2008. Action Requested of the Sub-Committee: The Sub-Committee is invited to approve the report in general and, in particular, to:

.1 agree to the evaluation of new products and consequential inclusion in the IBC Code (paragraphs 2.11 to 2.33 and annex 2);

.2 concur with the evaluation of cleaning additives (paragraphs 3.1 to 3.8 and annex 3);

.3 endorse the view that additional clarification with regard to the High-level Action Plan and the Planned outputs is required in relation to elements 1.3.3.1 and 5.2.3.1 (paragraph 2.6);

.4 concur that the (5.2/5.2.3/5.2.3.1) coding for Strategic direction, High-level Action Plan and Planned outputs should be used for all future product evaluation submissions (paragraph 2.5);

.5 note that blank entries under D3 and E1 in the GESAMP/EHS composite list do not indicate missing data since the default in the database is to leave the parameter blank unless an appropriate code letter is entered and note that GESAMP/EHS will be requested to consider this issue (paragraphs 2.7 to 2.10);

.6 concur with the view of the Group that GESAMP/EHS should be requested to review olefin substances and mixtures as there appeared to be inconsistencies within the product family and that the review should address not only the profiles but also the names used to describe olefin mixtures (paragraph 2.18);

.7 consider the view that when a toxic solid with a low vapour pressure is suspended in water, loaded and discharged under closed conditions and carried at ambient temperature then the requirement for controlled venting may not need to be applied and to note this issue requires further consideration (paragraphs 2.24 and 2.25);

.8 note that starting from next year (i.e. for listing in MEPC.2/Circ.15) expiry dates may be triggered and that Administrations and Industry should take action as appropriate (paragraph 4.1);

.9 note that GESAMP/EHS carried out a comprehensive review of all phthalate products in the composite list and as a result some hazard profiles have been amended which may impact on the carriage requirements for phthalates in the IBC Code (paragraph 5.11);

.10 concur with the view of the Group that when it is observed that a GESAMP hazard profile is not in line with the IBC Code entry, a submission needs to be made to BLG/ESPH to update the carriage requirements (paragraph 5.12);

.11 note the advice from GESAMP/EHS with regards to the key data elements required when assessing cleaning additive components (paragraph 5.15);

.12 concur with the view of the Group that an appropriate footnote should be included for cleaning additive component entries in the GESAMP/EHS composite list to indicate that they cannot be used in mixture calculations (paragraph 5.17);



.13 agree that when submitting Trade-named mixtures containing confidential formulation details for evaluation as List 3 MEPC.2/Circular entries, the procedure set out in paragraph 4.18 should be followed (paragraphs 4.15 to 4.18);

.14 agree that due to concerns identified in relation to ODME functionality the principles set out in the interim guidance established for bio-fuel blends to be shipped as Annex I cargoes should not be taken up unless it was conditional upon all residues being pumped ashore or it can be shown that ODME’s function efficiently with these blends (paragraph 6.17);

.15 agree that mixtures containing more than 1% but less than 85% petroleum oil, should be assessed in accordance with MEPC.1/Circ.512 following the procedures for mixtures with un-assessed components that show a safety hazard (paragraphs 6.18 to 6.21);

.16 concur with the view of the Group that bio-fuel blend List 2 products assessed using the mineral oil multiplication factor should be revisited and re-assessed in accordance with MEPC.1/Circ.512 (paragraph 6.22);

.17 note that for bio-fuel blends with 1% or less oil, the cargo should be treated as the Annex II product contained in the blend and to note that this bio-fuel blend band applies only to FAME, triglyceride and ethanol mixtures (paragraph 6.23);

.18 note the progress made with the review of chapter 19 of the IBC Code and agree with the decisions proposed relative to the deletion of UN numbers and the boundaries for appropriate Index names (paragraph 7.6);

.19 note the discussions regarding the carriage of vapour detection equipment (paragraph 8.4); and

.20 approve the future work programme of ESPH (paragraph 9.1 and annex 5).

4. Application of the requirements for the carriage of bio-fuels and bio-fuel blends (Agenda Item 4) (Target Completion date – 2009)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Sub-Committee has been made aware at previous sessions that bio-fuels are being shipped in increasing quantities worldwide and that these products are often carried blended with mineral fuel. In such cases, the question arises whether the blended product should be carried under MARPOL Annex I or Annex II. As previously agreed, the Sub-Committee will consider the outcome of the ESPH Working Group on the carriage of bio-fuels and its blends, primarily bio-diesel, bio-ethanol and gasoline-alcohol mixtures. It is expected that the working group established under agenda item 3 will also be instructed to consider this issue LR position: To monitor developments Implications: Currently bio fuels can be carried as a MARPOL Annex I cargo if the mixture contains more than 85% petroleum other mixtures are treated as MARPOL Annex II cargoes. However for mixtures containing more than 85% there are concerns that ODME systems may not function effectively. Blending onboard has yet to be fully discussed. Application: Oil and chemical tankers (Documents submitted)



BLG 13/4 (Netherlands and the United Kingdom) - Blending on board during the sea voyage This document proposes to expand the terms of reference of this agenda item to include blending on board during the sea voyage. BLG 13/4/1 (International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA)) - Blending on board IPTA offers comment on document BLG 13/4. BLG 13/4/2 (INTERTANKO) - Guidelines for blending on board This document supports the expansion of the terms of reference of this agenda item to include blending on board as proposed in document BLG 13/4 submitted by the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. This document also aims to further highlight the growing demand for the carriage and blending of bio-fuels on board (both, in port as well as at sea) and in doing so, urges IMO to address this demand by regulating this area of carriage.

5. Development of guidelines and other documents for uniform implementation of the 2004 BWM Convention (Agenda Item 5) (Target Completion date – 2010)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Sub-Committee, taking into account the outcome of MEPC 58, will continue its work related to the implementation of the 2004 BWM Convention, including inter alia: the determination of when it is appropriate to extend Basic Approval granted to an applicant to another and any other submissions under this agenda item. The Sub-Committee is expected to convene a working group under the provisional terms of reference agreed at MEPC 57as follows. Note that these provisional terms of reference are expected to be amended to take into account the work of the ballast water review group established at MEPC 58

.1 Further consider the Methodology for information gathering and the conduct of work of the GESAMP-BWWG contained in annex 4 to document MEPC 57/2/10, and advise the Committee on how to address the recommendations made by the GESAMP-BWWG during its fourth and fifth meetings, contained in action items 1 to 4 of document MEPC 57/2 and action item 1 of document MEPC 57/2/10;

.2 consider the provisions within resolution A.1005(25) and review the issue of a

ship subject to regulation B-3.3 constructed in 2010 and the immediate availability of type approved technology for such a ship to meet the D-2 standard

.3 complete work on the Guidelines for ballast water sampling (G2) with a view to

finalizing these Guidelines and providing the needed certainty and recommend these Guidelines for adoption by an MEPC resolution. (LR Note as the G2 guidelines where adopted at MEPC 58 this item will be detailed and replaced by a new item)

.4 consider procedural aspects regarding the submission of proposals for approval

of ballast water management systems that make use of Active Substances .5 consider any additional changes to Guidelines for approval of ballast water

management systems (G8)



.6 continue to consider document BLG 12/5/10, to identify the possible impacts and

implications of the proposed arrangements on the GESAMP-BWWG and the availability of technologies

.7 continue to consider document MEPC 57/2/12 to identify whether shipboard

testing requirements should be changed LR position: To monitor the work of the sub committee Implications: Ship owners and builders will need to take into account the Convention requirements in order to prepare for its future entry into force Application: No immediate impact as the Convention is not in force (Documents submitted) BLG 13/5 (Secretariat) - Framework for determining when it is appropriate to apply the Basic Approval granted to one applicant to another applicant using the same Active Substance This document provides the draft guidance document “Framework for determining when it is appropriate to apply the Basic Approval granted to one applicant to another applicant using the same Active Substance”. Members and observers are invited to submit their contributions for its further development at this session of the Sub-Committee. BLG 13/5/1 (International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)) - Clarification regarding compliance under regulations B-3.1 and B-3.2 This document provides the understanding of IACS regarding regulations B-3.1 and B-3.2 of the BWM Convention with respect to determining the compliance dates concerning D-2 standard. BLG 13/5/2 (Friends of the Earth International (FOEI)) - A draft procedure for compliance verification to the D-2 standard of ship’s ballast water for port State control inspection using the ballast water FlowCAM® analyser The annex to this document outlines a draft technical biological procedure using the ballast water FlowCAM® analyser to determine compliance or non-compliance with the D-2 standard of the Ballast Water Management Convention using the Guidelines (G2). BLG 13/INF.4 (Netherlands) - Ballast water quantities in the port of Rotterdam This document provides the information on a study on ballast water uptake and discharge quantities in the port of Rotterdam. BLG 13/INF.5 (Brazil) - Ballast water management systems – an engineering tool for the selection and installation design This document presents an updated and more practical version of the Engineering Questionnaire submitted originally at annex 1 to document MEPC 55/2/20, as agreed during deliberations of the Ballast Water Review Group established at MEPC 58 (MEPC 58/23, paragraph 2.58).



6. Development of provisions for gas-fuelled ships (Agenda Item 6) (Target Completion date – 2009)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The use of gas as fuel in many types of ships, both passenger ships and cargo ships, is becoming increasingly more interesting as an alternative to conventional fuel. The issue has been included in the work programme of the Sub-Committee for a number of sessions of the sub-committee. The Sub-Committee will continue its consideration of the item, based on the report of the intersessional correspondence group (BLG 13/6/1), taking into account the relevant outcomes of the sub-committees concerned, and other comments including the above submissions by Germany. The Sub-Committee is also expected to convene a drafting group with a view to finalizing the item at this session. LR position: To closely monitor the development and finalisation of the text of the guidelines Implications: These interim guidelines would be non mandatory but are intended to provide an international standard for ships with natural gas-fuelled engine installation. It is the intention that these guidelines are an interim measure until the IMO fully develop an International Code for the Safety Gas Fuel Ships which it is expected would be mandatory Application: To all ships using LNG as a fuel except those (Documents submitted) BLG 13/6 (Secretariat) - Outcome of DE 51, STW 39 and MSC 84 This document reports on the outcome of DE 51, STW 39 and MSC 84 on matters relevant to the Sub-Committee under this agenda item. BLG 13/6/1 (Norway) - Report of the correspondence group This document provides the outcome of the work of the Correspondence Group on Development of Provisions for Gas-fuelled Ships, established at BLG 12. Action requested of the Sub-Committee The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the report and take action as appropriate. In particular, to:

.1 decide on the content of the preamble as discussed in paragraphs 7 and 8 above;

.2 approve the draft text of the Interim Guidelines, set out in annex 1, as a basis for development of a draft MSC resolution for submission as an urgent matter to MSC 86 for final approval;

.3 endorse the proposed work plan, scope and framework for the development of the IGF Code, set out in annex 2; and

.4 establish a working/drafting group with Terms of Reference as set out in annex 3 to this report.

BLG 13/6/2 (Germany) - Comments on the application of the (Interim) Guidelines on safety for natural gas-fuelled engine installations in ships



In view of the development of the Interim Guidelines on safety for natural gas-fuelled engine installations in ships, this document proposes to amend SOLAS to provide for the option for the carriage of fuels with a flashpoint of less than 60°C on board. BLG 13/6/3 (Germany) - Comments on the proposed Interim Guidelines on safety for natural gas-fuelled engine installations in ships This document proposes some further views and amendments to the draft Interim Guidelines on safety for natural gas-fuelled engine installations in ships.

7. Casualty analysis (Agenda Item 7) (Target Completion date – Continuous)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Sub-Committee will consider any documents submitted under this item, including the outcome of committee and other sub-committees consideration of the issue. LR position: To monitor the outcome of the sub-committees consideration of this agenda item Implications: N.A Application: N.A (No Documents submitted)

8. Consideration of IACS unified interpretations (Agenda Item 8) (Target Completion date – Continuous)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Sub-Committee will consider IACS proposed unified interpretation UI CC5 on fire protection and fire extinction relevant to the IBC Code, paragraphs 11.1.1.3 and 11.1.1.4 (BLG 13/8) LR position: To monitor developments Implications: LR will implement any UI’s and take note of any views expressed by the sub-committee. Application: As detailed in each UI (Documents submitted) BLG 13/8 (International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)) - Fire protection and fire extinction (paragraphs 11.1.1.3 and 11.1.1.4 of the IBC Code) This document provides in the annex a copy of IACS Unified Interpretation UI CC5 on Fire protection and fire extinction (paragraphs 11.1.1.3 and 11.1.1.4 of the IBC Code).



9. Development of international measures for minimizing the transfer of invasive aquatic species through bio-fouling of ships (Agenda Item 9) (Target Completion date – 2010)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The IMO has addressed the risk of translocation of invasive aquatic species via ships ballast water, however, there is another major pathway of translocation, which is biofouling of ships, i.e. the accumulation of micro-organisms, plants and animals on the submerged structure of ships. The BLG Sub-Committee has been tasked to consideration this problem and to develop international measures for minimizing the translocation of invasive species through bio-fouling of ships. The Sub-Committee will consider the report of the intersessional correspondence group (BLG 13/9) tasked with developing measures to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species through bio-fouling of ships, and any other documents that may be submitted under this agenda item, including the research review provided by New Zealand on bio-fouling as a mechanism for the transfer of invasive aquatic species. LR position: LR will continue monitor the progress of this item Implications: At this stage it is unknown what controls may be developed by the IMO pr how they would be controlled however indications are that as a first step guidelines would be developed which would be non mandatory. Application: This will potentially affect all ships and potentially have an impact on ship builder, owners, national administrations and recognised organisations (Documents submitted) BLG 13/9 (New Zealand) - Report of the correspondence group on the development of measures to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species through bio-fouling of ships This document summarizes the work of the correspondence group established at BLG 12 on the development of international measures for minimizing the transfer of invasive aquatic species through bio-fouling of ships. It provides further details about current research, potential measures, the appropriateness of different implementation options, and comments and proposals for consideration in the further development of international measures. Action requested of the Sub-Committee The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the report of the correspondence group and take action as appropriate, in particular to:

.1 agree to the development of the Guidelines for the control and management of ships’ bio-fouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species as an MEPC or as an Assembly resolution to address the transfer of invasive aquatic species as bio-fouling;

.2 re-establish the correspondence group with the draft terms of reference outlined in paragraph 37;

.3 consider the establishment of a working group on bio-fouling issues at BLG 14 for further development and finalization of draft guidelines; and .4 note the importance of ongoing exchange of information on bio-fouling and its



management and encourage Members and observers to participate in the work of the correspondence group.

BLG 13/INF.3 (New Zealand) - Research review – bio-fouling as a mechanism for invasive aquatic species transfer This document provides an overview of current knowledge of the transfer of invasive aquatic species through bio-fouling of ships including what is currently understood about bio-fouling as a pathway for invasion, bio-fouling risk profiling of vessels, and impacts from bio-fouling invasions. It also includes a detailed reference list. The overview is based on work undertaken by the correspondence group established at BLG 12 to further consider issues related to the development of international measures for minimizing the transfer of invasive aquatic species through bio-fouling of ships. This document specifically relates to term of reference 1 for the correspondence group and the findings are summarized in the correspondence group report.

10. Review of the Recommendation for material safety data sheets for MARPOL Annex I cargoes and marine fuel oils (Agenda Item 10) (Target Completion date – 2009)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: Having considered a number of documents in plenary during BLG 12, the Sub-Committee reiterated the view that the provisions of MSC.150(77), which contains a model marine data safety sheet, should be consistent with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals and set up a CG to further consider this issue. (GHS). The Sub-Committee will consider the report of the intersessional correspondence group (BLG 13/10) established to review annex 2 of resolution MSC.150 (77) and any other submissions under this item. A drafting group is expected to be convened to finalize the item at the current session. LR position: To monitor developments Implications: This will affect the owners and shippers of MARPOL Annex I cargoes Application: All ships that carry MARPOL Annex I cargoes (Documents submitted) BLG 13/10 (United States) - Report of the correspondence group This document contains the report of the correspondence group on the proposed revisions to annex 2 of resolution MSC.150 (77), titled Recommendation for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for MARPOL Annex I Cargoes and Marine Fuel Oils. Action requested of the Sub-Committee The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the information provided in this report and annex 2, and take action, as appropriate.



11. Revision of the IGC Code (Agenda Item 11) (Target Completion date – 2010)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Sub-Committee will consider a proposal by the Republic of Korea regarding an issue associated with the application of paragraph 13.6.8 of the IGC Code which pertains to the gas detection system and a possible solution thereto, and any other documents submitted under this item, including the outcome of the Steering Group set up by SIGTTO. LR position: To monitor this item Implications: may result is gas compressor rooms being required to have a continuous gas monitoring method Application: All LNG gas carriers that use high pressure boil of gas as fuel (Documents submitted) BLG 13/11 (Republic of Korea) - Modelling of gas leaks in a cargo compressor room of LNG carriers This document provides information on the problem associated with the application of paragraph 13.6.8 of the IGC Code, which pertains to the gas detection system, and a possible solution thereto.

12. Safety requirements for natural gas hydrate pellet carriers (Agenda Item 12) (Target Completion date – 2011)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: Japan at MSC 82 and at BLG 11 proposed development of draft guidelines for the construction and equipment of ships carrying natural gas hydrate pellets (NGHP) in bulk, taking the IGC Code into consideration. Gas hydrate is a crystalline solid which consists of gas molecules each surrounded by a cage of water molecules. NGHP can be a medium for natural gas transportation for comparatively small gas fields to which LNG transportation in liquid form is not economically applicable. The proposed draft guidelines would provides preliminary guidance for the construction and equipment of ships carrying HGNH in bulk. The Sub-Committee will commence consideration of this agenda item on the basis of the above proposals and will consider any other relevant proposals. LR position: To monitor the development o the proposed guidelines Implications: Ship builders and designers considering designing ships for the carriage of NGHP carriers and ship owners considering owning and operating NGHP carriers



Application: NGHP carriers (Documents submitted) BLG 13/12 (Japan) - Development of guidelines for the construction and equipment of ships carrying natural gas hydrate pellets in bulk This document provides preliminary draft guidelines for the construction and equipment of ships carrying natural gas hydrate pellets in bulk for further consideration by the Sub-Committee and proposes to establish a correspondence group. BLG 13/12/1 (Japan) – Conceptual design of natural gas hydrate pellet carriers This document provides conceptual design of natural gas hydrate pellet carriers to facilitate the consideration on the draft “guidelines for the construction and equipment of ships carrying natural gas hydrate pellets in bulk”. BLG 13/12/2 (Japan) - Development of guidelines for the construction and equipment of ships carrying natural gas hydrate pellets in bulk This document proposes a modification of the preliminary draft guidelines for the construction and equipment of ships carrying natural gas hydrate pellets in bulk as set out in the annex to document BLG 13/12. BLG 13/INF.2 (Japan) - Hazard identification meeting for a natural gas hydrate pellet carrier This document informs the Sub-Committee of the outline of the hazard identification meeting for a natural gas hydrate pellet carrier held on 27 and 28 August 2008.

13. Review of relevant non-mandatory instruments as a consequence of the amended MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code (Agenda Item 13) (Target Completion date – 2010)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: Following adoption, at MEPC 58, of the Revised MARPOL Annex VI and NOx Technical Code, the Sub-Committee is expected to review related non-mandatory instruments. A working group is expected to be convened to pursue this task based on the submissions received. The sub committee will consider a number of issues and is expected to establish a working group with the following provisional terms of reference:- Update the following guidelines with a view to adoption at the 59th or 60th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee:

- Guidelines for monitoring the worldwide average sulphur content of residual fuel oils supplied for use onboard ships (resolution MEPC.82(43));

- Guidelines for the sampling of fuel oil for determination of compliance with

MARPOL Annex VI (resolution MEPC.96(47));

- Amendments to the revised survey guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (resolution MEPC.128(53));



- Guidelines for port State control under MARPOL Annex VI (resolution MEPC.129

(53)).

- Develop the following draft guidelines, with a view to adoption at the 59th or 60th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee:

- Guidelines for replacement engines not required to meet the Tier III limit, as

required under regulation 13.2.2;

- Guidelines on the provision of reception facilities, as required by regulation 17.2;

- Any relevant guidelines pertaining to the equivalents set forth in regulation 4 and not covered by other guidelines such as the Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (MEPC.170(57));

- Guidelines for the development of a VOC management plan, as required by

regulation 15.6; and - Guidelines called for under paragraph 2.2.5.6 of the revised NOx Technical Code

2008. Taking into account future developments, consider what guidance, if any, should be developed by the Committee on the following issues, including the form that such guidance should take:

• Water as a primary control measure, emulsification, charge air humidification or direct injection;

• Selective catalytic reduction units or other secondary NOx control devices;

• Gas fuels, natural gas or other gases as well as NOx Technical Code calculation

factors and specific issues relating to the testing of engines so fuelled;

• Fuel oils from non-conventional or non-petroleum sources; tar sands, shales, synthetic fuels or bio-diesels from various source materials

• The NOx Technical Code calculation factors and specific issues relating to the

testing of engines so fuelled and the variations resulting from fuels derived from different sources and/or processing methods;

• Any procedures concerning approval of the Approved Methods (regulation

13.7 of the revised MARPOL Annex VI) which refer to the revised NOx

Technical Code 2008. LR position: To monitor this item and implement the guidelines etc as appropriate Implications: Will apply to shipbuilder, designers engine manufacturers and ship owners/mangers as applicable according to the particular guideline etc being considered Application: Various according to the guidelines etc. being considered



(Documents submitted) BLG 13/13 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MEPC 58 MEPC 58 adopted the revised MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code 2008 and approved the Terms of Reference for the BLG Sub-Committee to update and develop guidelines relating to the revised MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code 2008. Action requested of the Sub-Committee The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the above information and take action as instructed by the Committee. BLG 13/13/1 (Japan) - Draft Guidelines for Certification of Engines fitted with Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) Systems This document provides a draft text of guidelines for certification of engines fitted with SCR systems. BLG 13/13/2 (INTERTANKO and OCIMF) - Guidelines for the development of a VOC management plan This document proposes amendments to the draft Guidelines for the development of a VOC management plan for crude oil tankers and explains the reasons why the proposed amendments are deemed necessary. BLG 13/13/3 (Norway and INTERTANKO) - Model VOC Management Plan for crude oil tankers This document contains a proposed model outline for a VOC Management Plan as required by MARPOL Annex VI, regulation 15.6 and in line with the requirements contained in the draft Guidelines for the development of a VOC Management Plan. BLG 13/13/4 (Japan) - Items to be included in the Guidelines for the Approved Method This document provides a base document for the discussion of guidelines for certification of the Approved Method for existing engines. BLG 13/13/5 (European Association of Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturers (EUROMOT)) In this submission EUROMOT proposes an interpretation of the provisions for certification of engines and NOx reducing devices according to paragraph 2.2.5.2 of the NOx Technical Code 2008. BLG 13/13/6 (the United States) - Guidelines for certification of Tier III engines using exhaust gas after-treatment systems This document proposes that in the development of guidelines for certification of marine diesel engines to the Tier III standards where exhaust gas after-treatment systems are used to facilitate compliance, certain concepts be adopted, such as limiting any such guidance to large bore engines and requiring NOx emission measurements for combined engine and SCR systems. BLG 13/13/7 (Denmark) - Comments on certification procedures and documentation for Approved Methods This document contains comments on certification procedures and documentation for Approved Methods. BLG 13/13/8 (Denmark) - Example of Approved Method documentation for certification



This document contains an example of an Approved Method documentation in order to obtain certification for an approved method. BLG 13/13/9 (the United States) - Comment on draft guidelines for certification of Tier III engines using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) This document comments on draft guidelines for certification of engines fitted with selective catalyst reduction (SCR) systems in response to the submission from Japan, BLG 13/13/1.

14. Amendments to MARPOL Annex I on the use and carriage of heavy grade oil on ships in the Antarctic area (Agenda Item 14) (Target Completion date – 2010)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: MEPC 58 has requested the Sub-Committee to develop amendments to MARPOL Annex I on the use and carriage of heavy grade oil on ships in the Antarctic area as a result of a number of incidents involving the release of heavy grade oils in Antarctic waters . The Sub-Committee will consider proposed amendments to MARPOL Annex I on the use and carriage of heavy grade oil in the Antarctic area and any other submissions relating to this item. LR position: To monitor the development of these guidelines Implications: Will prohibit the carriage as fuel or cargo defined grades of heavy oils Application: Will apply to ship builders and designers of ships and to ship owners/mangers of ships intended to trade in Antarctic area waters (Documents submitted) BLG 13/14 (New Zealand) - Proposal for amendment to MARPOL Annex I This document considers issues regarding the proposed ban on the use and carriage of heavy grade oil (HGO) in the Antarctic area and proposes a new Chapter in MARPOL Annex I as a mechanism for its implementation. BLG 13/14/1 (Norway) - Use and Carriage of heavy grade oil (HGO) on ships in the Antarctic area This document considers the proposal to ban use and carriage of HGO in the Antarctic area in light of previous considerations, the outcome of MEPC 58, and the recent Explorer and Ciudad de Ushuaia accidents.

15. Any other business (Agenda Item 17)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: In addition to the above submissions, the Sub-Committee will consider any other matters submitted by Member Governments or international organizations or referred to it by the Committees or other Sub-Committees.



LR position: To monitor this item Implications: Various according to the item however most are proposals and have no immediate or definable impact at this stage Application: No definable at this stage (Documents submitted) BLG 13/17 (Secretariat) - Codes, recommendations, guidelines and other non-mandatory instruments The document contains at annex a list of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other safety- and security-related non-mandatory instruments which MSC 83 requested that the Sub-Committee review. BLG 13/17/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of DE 50 and DE 51; Draft revised Code on Alarms and Indicators This document informs the Sub-Committee on the outcome of DE 50 relevant to its work. Action requested of the Sub-Committee The Sub-Committee is invited, as requested by DE 50 and taking into account the outcome of DE 51, to consider the draft revised Code set out in document DE 50/10/2/Rev.1**, and provide comments as appropriate, for reference to DE 52. BLG 13/17/2 (International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)) - Device to prevent passage of flame into cargo tanks This document proposes a revision of the standards contained in MSC/Circ.677, as amended, with respect to the Maximum Experimental Safe Gap (MESG) for the medium used to test devices to prevent passage of flame (“devices”) into cargo tanks and further actions that are considered necessary as a consequence of such a revision. BLG 13/17/3 (International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA)) - Devices to prevent the passage of flame into cargo tanks This document provides IPTA’s comments on the IACS proposal (BLG 13/17/2) for a revision of the standards contained in MSC/Circ.677, as amended, with respect to the Maximum Experimental Safe Gap (MESG) for the medium used to test devices to prevent passage of flame (“devices”) into cargo tanks and further actions that are considered necessary as a consequence of such a revision. BLG 13/17/4 (Denmark) - Device to prevent passage of flame into cargo tank This document comments on BLG 13/17/2 by IACS. Denmark finds there is a compelling need to check and, where necessary retrofit existing chemical carriers with devices as per the criteria proposed by IACS.



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