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The 85th session of IMO Maritime Safety Committee will be held on 26th Nov – 5th Dec 2008 18th November, 2008

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Contents

Contents 3

1. Agenda for MSC 85 8

2. Provisional Timetable 9

3. Decisions of other IMO bodies (Agenda Item 2) 10 MSC 85/2 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the fifty-eighth session of the Technical Co-

operation Committee 10 MSC 85/2/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the one hundredth regular session of the

Council 10 MSC 85/2/2 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the fifty-eighth session of the Marine

Environment Protection Committee 10 MSC 85/2/3 (Secretariat) – Outcome of the ninety-fourth session of the Legal

Committee 11

4. Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments (Agenda Item 3) 11

MSC 85/3 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention, the INF, 2000 HSC, LSA and ISM Codes 18

MSC 85/3/1 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 19

MSC 85/3/2 (Secretariat) - Adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS CODE) 19

MSC 85/3/3 (Secretariat) - Adoption of amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)) 19

MSC 85/3/4 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and draft MSC circular on Guidance on the provision for Material Safety Data Sheet in accordance with SOLAS regulation VI/5-1 19

MSC 85/3/5 (Secretariat) - Application of amendments to SOLAS chapter XII adopted at MSC 82 19

MSC 85/3/6 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention 19 MSC 85/3/7 (Secretariat) - Draft MSC circular to be approved in conjunction with

the adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS CODE) 19

MSC 85/3/8 (Secretariat) - Adoption of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code 19

MSC 85/3/9 (Norway and IACS) – Periodicity of ISM shore-based and shipboard internal audits 20

MSC 85/3/10 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the draft International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code 20

MSC 85/3/11 (Secretariat) - Modifications to the draft amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 and the 2000 HSC Code 20



5. Measures to enhance maritime security (Agenda Item 4) 20 MSC 85/4 (Secretariat) - Matters outstanding from MSC 84 21 MSC 85/4/1 (Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States) - Report of the

Correspondence Group on security arrangements for vessels which do not fall within the scope of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code 21

MSC 85/4/2 (Secretariat) - ITU World Radiocommunications Conference 2011 - Spectrum requirements and potential frequency bands suitable to support ship and port security and enhanced maritime safety systems 21

MSC 85/4/3 (International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)) - Proposed revised amendments to MSC/Circ.1097 21

6. Goal-based new ship construction standards (Agenda Item 5) 21 MSC 85/5 (Secretariat) - Draft SOLAS amendments to make the GBS for bulk

carriers and oil tankers mandatory and related matters 22 MSC 85/5/1 (Co-ordinator of the Pilot Panel) - Report of the Pilot Panel on the trial

application of the Tier III verification process using IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR) 22

MSC 85/5/2 (Secretariat) - Verification of compliance – Confidentiality statement 23 MSC 85/5/3 (Japan) - Definition of SLA and concept of its introduction into GBS 23 MSC 85/5/4 (Japan) - Comments on the draft SOLAS amendments for GBS 23 MSC 85/5/5 (Community of European Shipyards’ Associations (CESA)) - Ship

Construction File – Protection of Intellectual Property Rights 23 MSC 85/5/6 (Japan) - Comments on net scantling concept in the report of the Pilot

Panel 23 MSC 85/5/7 (Japan and the Community of European Shipyards’ Associations

(CESA)) - Consideration of the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) 23 MSC 85/5/8 (Republic of Korea) - Comments on the report of the Pilot Panel on

the trial application of the Tier III verification process using IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR) 23

7. LRIT-related matters (Agenda Item 6) 24 MSC 85/6/1 (Secretariat) - Report of the fourth session of the Ad Hoc LRIT Group 24 MSC 85/6/1/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Report of the fifth session of the Ad Hoc LRIT

Group 24 MSC 85/6/2 (International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO)) - Outcome of the

Twentieth Session of the IMSO Assembly 25

8. Ship design and equipment (Agenda Item 7) 25 MSC 85/7 (Secretariat) - Report of the fifty-first session of the Sub-Committee 28 MSC 85/7/1 (International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)) -

Interpretation of the definition of bulk carrier 28 MSC 85/7/2 (IACS) - Proposed revisions to SOLAS chapter III 28

9. Training and watchkeeping (Agenda Item 8) 29 MSC 85/8 (Secretariat) - Report of the thirty-ninth session of the Sub-Committee 29 MSC 85/8/1 (Secretariat) - List of competent persons to be maintained by the

Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code 29



10. Radiocommunications and search and rescue (Agenda Item 9) 30 MSC 85/9 (Secretariat) - Report of the twelfth session of the Sub-Committee 30 MSC 85/9/1 (Secretariat) – Review of the IAMSAR Manual 32

11. Flag State implementation (Agenda Item 10) 32 MSC 85/10 + MSC/85/10/Corr.1 (Secretariat) - Report of the sixteenth session of

the Sub-Committee 33 MSC 85/10/1 (Panama, IACS, IADC, ITF, OCIMF and OGP) - Applicability of IMO

Conventions to FPSOs and FSUs 34 MSC 85/10/2 (CLIA) - Examination of the outside of the ship’s bottom on

passenger ships 34 MSC 85/10/3 (International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)) - Safe Transport of

Containers by Sea, Guidelines on Industry Best Practice 34

12. Safety of Navigation (Agenda Item 11) 34 MSC 85/11 (Secretariat) – Report of the 54th session of the Sub-Committee 39 MSC 85/11/1 (Secretariat) - Improved satellite detection of AIS 41

13. Stability, load lines and fishing vessel safety (Agenda Item 12) 41 MSC 85/12 (Secretariat) - Report of the fifty-first session of the Sub-Committee 43

14. Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers (Agenda Item 13) 44 MSC 85/13 (Secretariat) - Urgent matters emanating from the thirteenth session

of the Sub-Committee 47 MSC 85/13/1 (Secretariat) - Text of the IMDG Code freely downloadable from the

Internet 47

15. Technical assistance sub-programme in maritime safety and security (Agenda Item 14) 47

MSC 85/14 (Secretariat) - Technical co-operation activities relating to maritime safety, security and facilitation of maritime traffic 48

MSC 85/14/1 (Secretariat) - Technical co-operation on domestic ferry safety 48 MSC 85/14/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Thematic priorities for the ITCP for 2010-2011 48 MSC 85/14/2 (Secretariat) - Periodical report on model courses 48

16. Capacity-building for the implementation of new measures (Agenda Item 15) 48

MSC 85/15 (Secretariat) 49 MSC 85/15/1 (South Africa) - Report of the Correspondence Group 49

17. Role of the human element (Agenda Item 16) 49 MSC 85/16 (Secretariat) - ILO proposal for inter-secretariat consultations on the

possible common areas of the human element to be discussed by ILO and IMO 49

18. Formal safety assessment (Agenda Item 17) 50



MSC 85/17 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MSC 84 on matters related to formal safety assessment (FSA) 50

MSC 85/17/1 (Denmark) – FSA – Cruise ships 50 MSC 85/17/2 (Denmark) - FSA – RoPax ships 51 MSC 85/17/3 (Secretariat) – Outcome of MEPC 58 51 MSC 85/INF.2 (Denmark) - FSA – Cruise ships - Details of the Formal Safety

Assessment 51 MSC 85/INF.3 (Denmark) - FSA – RoPax ships - Details of the Formal Safety

Assessment 51

19. Piracy and armed robbery against ships (Agenda Item 18) 52 MSC 85/18 (Secretariat) - Quarterly and monthly reports 52 MSC 85/18/1 (Denmark, as Co-ordinator of the Correspondence Group) - Interim

report of the Correspondence Group on Review and Updating of MSC/Circ.622/Rev.1, MSC/Circ.623/Rev.3 and Resolution A.922(22) 52

MSC 85/18/2 (Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Myanmar, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam and the Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP-ISC)) - Proposed addendum to MSC/Circ.622/Rev.1 and MSC/Circ.623/Rev.3 53

20. General cargo ship safety (Agenda Item 19) 53 MSC 85/19 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MSC 84 53 MSC 85/19/1 (Germany, Norway and IACS) - Formal Safety Assessment –

Preparatory Step 53 MSC 85/19/2 (Republic of Korea) - Identification of problem areas for general

cargo ships 54

21. Implementation of instruments and related matters (Agenda Item 20) 54 MSC 85/20 (Secretariat) - Conventions and codes/recommendations 54 MSC 85/20/1 (International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)) -

Measurement of distances 55 MSC 85/INF.6 (Secretariat) - Conventions and codes/recommendations 55

22. Relations with other organisations (Agenda Item 21) 55 MSC 85/21 (Secretariat) - Applications for consultative status 55

23. Application of the Committee’s Guidelines (Agenda Item 22) 55 MSC 85/22 (Secretariat) – Application of the Committee’s Guidelines 56

24. Work Programme (Agenda Item 23) 56 MSC 85/23 (Secretariat) - Work programmes of the BLG, FP, FSI, COMSAR, NAV,

DE, SLF and STW Sub-Committees and provisional agendas for their forthcoming sessions 56

MSC 85/23/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Work programme of the DSC Sub-Committee and provisional agenda for DSC 14 56

MSC 85/23/1 (the United Kingdom) - Subdivision standards for cargo ships 56



MSC 85/23/2 (Sweden) - Approval of fire-extinguishing system 57 MSC 85/23/3 (China) - Requirements on fire integrity of boundary bulkheads and

decks of ro-ro spaces for passenger ships carrying no more than 36 passengers and cargo ships 57

MSC 85/23/4 (Germany and IMCA) - Proposal for the development of a new Code covering Offshore Construction Support Vessels 57

MSC 85/23/5 (Japan) - Sub-Committee on Fire Protection - Cargo spaces for hydrogen vehicles and natural gas vehicles 57

MSC 85/23/6 + Corr. 1 (India) - Proposal for mandatory accommodation for training berths on all new ships 57

MSC 85/23/7 (the Republic of Korea and IACS) – Application of SOLAS, MARPOL and Load Line requirements to major conversions of oil tankers 57

MSC 85/23/8 (the Chairmen of the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee) - Activities, priorities and plan of meeting weeks of the Committees and their subsidiary bodies 57

MSC 85/23/9 (Secretariat) - Status of the Sub-Committee’s planned outputs for the 2008-2009 biennium 57

25. Any other business (Agenda Item 25) 58 MSC 85/25 (Secretariat) - Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) 58 MSC 85/25/1 (the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)) - Enhanced

recruitment of merchant ships to the WMO Voluntary Observing Ships’ scheme 58

MSC 85/25/2 (Secretariat) - IMO/IACS co-operation on the IACS Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS) 58

MSC 85/INF.4 (OCIMF) - OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines 3rd Edition (MEG3) 58 MSC 85/INF.5 (OCIMF, INTERTANKO and SIGTTO) - Survival Craft Best Practice

Guidance 58 MSC 85/INF.7 (IMSO) - Performance review and audit of the LRIT system 59



1. Agenda for MSC 85

Opening of the session

1. Adoption of the agenda; report on credentials

2. Decision of other IMO Bodies

3. Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments

4. Measures to enhance maritime security

5. Goal-based new ship construction standards

6. LRIT-related matters

7. Ship design and equipment (report of the fifty-first session of the Sub-Committee)

8. Training and watchkeeping (report of the thirty-ninth session of the Sub-

Committee)

9. Radiocommunications and search and rescue (report of the twelfth session of the Sub-Committee)

10. Flag State implementation (report of the sixteenth session of the Sub-

Committee)

11. Safety of navigation (report of the fifty-fourth session of the Sub-Committee)

12. Stability, Load linens and fishing vessel safety (report of the fifty-first session of the Sub-Committee)

13. Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers (urgent matters emanating

from the thirteenth session of the Sub-Committee)

14. Technical assistance sub-programme in maritime safety and security

15. Capacity-building for the implementation of new measures

16. Role of the human element

17. Formal safety assessment

18. Piracy and armed robbery against ships

19. General cargo ship safety

20. Implementation of instruments and related matters

21. Relations with other organisations



22. Application of the Committee’s Guidelines

23. Work programme

24. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2009

25. Any other business

26. Consideration of the report of the Committee on its 85th session

2. Provisional Timetable

Date

Item No

Item Title

WG/DG

1

Opening of the session Agenda; credentials

2 Decision of other IMO bodies 5 Goal-based new ship construction standards WG 1 4 Measures to enhance maritime security WG 2

18 Piracy and armed robber against ships (report of the correspondence group only

WG 2

Wednesday, 26 November

6 LRIT-related matters WG 3 3 Amendments to mandatory instruments DG 1 Thursday,

27 November 23 Work programme (new work programme items only) WGs 7 Ship design and equipment 8 Training and watchkeeping 9 Radiocommunications and search and rescue

Friday, 28 November

10 Flag State implementation

WGs and DGs

11 Safety of navigation 12 Stability, load lines and fishing vessel safety 13 Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers 14 Technical assistance 15 Capacity-building for the implementation of new

measures

Monday, 1 December

16 Role of the human element

WGs and DGs

17 Formal safety assessment 18 Piracy and armed robbery against ships (other matters) 19 General cargo ship safety 20 Implementation of instruments and related matters

Tuesday 2 December

21 Relations with other organisations

WGs and DGs

22 Application of the Committee’s Guidelines 23 Work programmer (remaining part of item)

Wednesday, 3 December

25 Any other business

WGs and DGs

Thursday 24 Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2009 - Reports of working and drafting groups - - Adoption of amendments

Friday 5 December

26 Report of the Committee on its 85th session

WG 1 – Working Group on Goal-Based Standards WG 2 – Working Group on Maritime Security WG 3 – Working Group on LRIT-related matters



DG1 – Drafting Group on Amendments to Mandatory Instruments

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

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will be informed of any safety-and security-related decisions of:

.1 the fifty-eight session of the Technical Co-operation Committee (MSC 85/2)

.2 the one hundredth and one hundred and first sessions of the Council (MSC 85/2/1 and Add.1)

.3 the fifty-eight session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MSC 85/2/2); and

.4 the ninety-fourth session of the Legal Committee (MSC 85/2/3)

LR position: To note the discussion Implications: None – usually no substantial discussion will take place under this agenda item, such substantial discussion should be arranged under respective agenda item. Application: N/A. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/2 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the fifty-eighth session of the Technical Co-operation Committee This document provides information on the outcome of the TC 58 on matters of interest to the Committee. MSC 85/2/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the one hundredth regular session of the Council The Committee is invited to note the outcome of C 100 on matters relevant to its work and take action as appropriate. It includes endorsement of holding a conference for the adoption of amendments to the STCW Convention and the STCW Code in 2010. MSC 85/2/2 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the fifty-eighth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee This document reports on the outcome of the fifty-eighth session of the MEPC on matters of interest to the Committee. The Committee is invited to note the above information, in particular, on issues given hereunder: - approved, subject to MSC’s concurrent decision, an MSC-MEPC circular on Blanking

of bilge discharge piping systems in port: - approved, subject to MSC’s concurrent decision, an MSC-MEPC.3 circular on

Reports on marine casualties and incidents; - noted the FSI Sub-Committee’s view that the draft MSC/MEPC circular on Blanking

of bilge discharge piping system in port did not need any changes - approved, subject to MSC’s concurrent decision, an MSC/MEPC circular on Unified

interpretation of the application of regulations governed by the building contract date, the keel-laying date and the delivery date for the requirements of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions;

- concurred with the recommendation to add an annex 7 to the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments showing the amendments to



- IMO instruments not yet accepted at the date of revision of the Code, but expected to be accepted and to enter into force within the following months, and instructed the FSI Sub-Committee to develop this accordingly, subject to MSC’s concurrent decision and the endorsement of the Council;

- The MEPC noted, in general, the outcome of C 100 on issues of relevance to its work, as reported in paragraphs 11.9 to 11.15 of document MEPC 58/23. In the context of considering applications for consultative status, the MEPC recommended to the Council that consultative status should be granted to the World Shipping Council (WSC) and not to be granted to the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and NACE International;

- Having noted the relevant decisions of MSC 84 regarding work programmes of the Sub-Committees, the MEPC: 1. approved the work programmes of the BLG and FSI Sub-Committees and the

provisional agendas for BLG 13 and FSI 17; and 2. agreed to the environmental-related items in the work programmes of the DSC,

NAV and DE Sub-Committees. - The MEPC, taking into account the technical workload of the Organization, the

priorities assigned by the Assembly in resolution A.990(25) to subjects for consideration by the MSC and the MEPC and the advice provided by the Chairmen of the sub-committees, approved, subject to the MSC’s concurrent decision, the plan of meeting weeks for the MSC and the MEPC and their subsidiary bodies for the biennium 2010-2011, as reflected in paragraphs 19.15 to 19.20, for inclusion in the Secretary-General’s relevant budget proposals, taking into account that the two sessions planned for the DE Sub-Committee in 2010 will be decided by MSC 85.

MSC 85/2/3 (Secretariat) – Outcome of the ninety-fourth session of the Legal Committee This document reports on the outcome of LEG 94 on matters relevant to the Committee’s work. It includes the following: - Joint IMO/ILO Ad Hoc Expert Working Group on Liability and Compensation

regarding Claims for Death, Personal Injury and Abandonment of Seafarers - Follow-up on resolutions adopted by the international conference on the removal

of wrecks 2007 - Fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident

4. Consideration and adoption of amendments to mandatory instruments (Agenda Item 3)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The following amendments to mandatory instruments will be considered at MSC 85:

• Amendments to the SOLAS Convention; • Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on

Load Lines, 1966 • Amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged

Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on Board Ships (INF Code);

• Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (HSC Code);

• Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code);



• Amendments to the International Safety Management Code (ISM Code); • Code to be mandatory under the 1974 SOLAS Convention and 1966 Load Lines

Convention; • Amendments to SOLAS chapter VI concerning Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

and related guidance; and • Amendments to non-mandatory instruments that relates to the mandatory

instrument o Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (MSC. 81 (70)

• Rectification of the error given in the text of the convention – SOLAS Reg. XII-12 and 13. (MSC 85/3/5)

Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention

Background: The expanded Committee will consider for adoption, draft amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. The aforementioned proposed amendments, approved by MSC 83 and MSC 84, are contained in annex 1 to document MSC 85/3. They have been circulated, in accordance with article VIII of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, by circular letter No.2876 of 21 May 2008 (annex 1). The summary of the changes are given below. Since the text has been approved, there will not be substantial discussion on the regulation at this session. The Committee, at this session, will only review these texts from editorial/drafting viewpoints. The entry into force date of these requirements is to be decided by the Committee at this session. Specific changes (SOLAS Reg. II-1/2 (Definition), II-1/5 (Intact stability information) and II-1/5-1 (Stability information to be supplied to the master)

Background: These amendments are proposed in order to make the Intact Stability Code, 2008 (2008 IS Code) mandatory

Implication: Refer to the introduction of the 2008 IS Code.

Application Refer to the introduction of the 2008 IS Code.

(SOLAS Reg. II-2/9.4.1.1.2 - Containment of fire - Protection of openings in fire-resisting divisions (doors with three-sided frames)

Background: The following is the summary of the amendment:

- Gap under door – shall be less than 12mm & non-combustible sill shall be installed under the door.

- Doors approved without the sill being part of the frame shall be installed such that the gap under the door shall not exceed 25 mm.

- Doors approved A class without the sill being part of the frame shall be installed so that the gap under the door does not exceed 12 mm and a non-combustible sill shall be installed under the door such that floor covering do not extend beneath the closed door. Doors approved as B class without the sill being part of the frame shall be installed such that the gap under the door does not exceed 25 mm.

Implication: New Fire doors will need to meet new requirements



Application: These requirements will be applied to new ships and doors of existing ships which will be installed (replaced) on or after the date decided by the Committee.

(SOLAS Reg. II-2/9 - Containment of fire - Ventilation systems (ventilation duct be of steel or equivalent))

Background: FP 52 agreed with the amendment to the SOLAS Reg. II-2/9.7.1.1, 9.7.1.1.2, 9.7.4.4.2, 9.7.4.4.3, 9.4.4.3.1and the 2000 HSC Code paragraph 7.6.7 for requiring that ventilation duct to be steel or equivalent with some exceptions given therein. Implication: Shipbuilders and manufacturers of fire dampers will have to meet new requirements. Application: New ships.

(SOLAS Reg. II-2/9.7.5.2 - Containment of fire - Ventilation systems (Fire damper at both ends))

Background: The FP Sub-Committee prepared a text to expand the requirements of installing fire dampers at the both end of the duct currently imposed to only passenger ships with more than 36 passengers, to passenger ships with not more than 36 passengers and cargo ships. Subsequently, the draft text of the SOLAS Regulation II-2/9.7.5.2 was agreed. No proposal was made with regard to the HSC Code. The Sub-Committee further agreed that these requirements will be applicable to new ships only. Implication: Shipbuilders and manufacturers of fire dampers will have to meet new requirements. Application: New ships.

(SOLAS Reg. II-2/10.2.6 - Fire-fighting - Fire-fighter’s outfits (Recharge of emergency breathing apparatus for passenger ships))

Background: FP 52 reviewed requirements for the spare breathing charge given in SOLAS Reg.II-2/10.2.5 agreed new text of Reg. 10.2.6 utilizing the high pressure system to 1200 per Breathing Apparatus set. Implication: Instead of requiring two spare charges per one emergency breathing apparatus, recharging arrangement will be required. It might be a practical solution for shipowners. Application: This proposed amendment is intended to apply to new passenger ships with 36 passengers or more on the date set by the IMO.

(SOLAS Reg. II-2/1 and II-2/19 - Carriage of dangerous goods (Note to table 1 and 2 and entire table 19.3

Background: The proposal was to update the Note 1 to table 19.1 and 19.2 as well as replace entire table 19.3 with the relevant amendments to regulation 1.



The similar amendments were proposed together to chapter 7 of the HSC Code. (In addition to the proposal given in MSC 85/3, further development provided in MSC 85/3/11 will also be taken into account) Implication: Nominal, as this is primarily solving inconsistencies between texts Application: Ships which carry dangerous goods onboard.

(SOLAS Reg. II-1/2.3, Reg. II-2/1.6.2, Reg. II-2/3.11, Reg. II-2/3.25, Reg. II-2/19, Reg. II-2/19.3.4 Reg. VI/1, Reg. VI/2, Reg. VI/3, Reg. VI/4.2.2, Reg. VI/4.2.3, Reg. VI/5.1, Chapter VI – Part B – Heading, Reg. VI/8.1, Reg. VI/8.2, Reg. VI/8.3, Reg. VI/9, Reg. VI/9.4, Reg. VI/9.5, Chapter VII-Part A-1 to D, Reg. VII/7-1, Reg. VII/7-2, Reg. VII/7-3, Reg. VII/7-4, Reg. VII/8.3, Reg. VII/9, Reg. IX/1.4, Reg. IX/1.5, Reg. XI-2/1.1.2, Reg. XI-2/1.1.3, Reg. XII/8.1, Reg.XII/10.1 - A pack of regulations being affected by the introduction of the mandatory BC Code (IMSBC Code))

Background: Editorial changes in the text owing to the re-numbering made in SOLAS Chapter VI. However, this may not be necessary if the new regulation in Chapter VI is inserted using “-“, for example using Regulation 1-2, rather than Regulation 2 and re-numbering the following. (Refer to MSPC 85/3/6) Implication: No impact to ship’s design etc. However, various documents referring to SOLAS Chapter VI may need to be reviewed in order to maintain correct references, if re-numbering is imposed. Application: All ships

Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966

Background: The expanded Committee will be invited to consider for adoption, draft amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966. The proposed amendments, approved by MSC 83, are contained in the annex to document MSC 85/3/1 and have been circulated, in accordance with article VI of the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, by circular letter No.2877 of 19 May 2008. In order to make the Intact Stability Code (2008 IS Code) mandatory under 88 Protocol to 1966 Load Line convention, amendments to the following regulations will be adopted:

- Regulation 1 – Strength and intact stability of ships - Regulation 3 – Definitions of terms used in the Annexes

Further, an amendment to the following regulation will also be adopted to make the carriage requirements of stability information mandatory.

- Regulation 10 – Information to be supplied to the master Implications: While Regulation 1 and 3 are procedural issues (to make the 2008 IS Code mandatory), Regulation 10 has substantial impact, i.e., previously, an Administration or its Recognized Organization are to approve the form of the information but now they are required to approve the content.



Application: To ships which the Load Line Convention applies (24m in length or over)

Amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on Board Ships (INF Code)

Background: The expanded Committee will be invited to consider, for adoption, draft amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on Board Ships (INF Code). The proposed amendments, approved by MSC 84, are contained in annex 2 to document MSC 85/3 and have been circulated, in accordance with article VIII of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, by circular letter No.2876 of 21 May 2008 (annex 2). Background: Regulation 1.1.1.8, 1.2.1 and 11.1 will be revised. These amendments are editorial changes as a result of the mandatory introduction of the BC Code. There is no implication out of this amendment.

Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (HSC Code)

Background: The expanded Committee will be invited to consider, for adoption, draft amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code). The proposed amendments, approved by MSC 84, are contained in annex 3 to document MSC 85/3 and have been circulated, in accordance with article VIII of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, by circular letter No.2876 of 21 May 2008 (annex 3). (Paragraph7.6.7 Fire Safety – Ventilation (ventilation duct be of steel or equivalent))

Background: FP 52 agreed with the amendment to the SOLAS Reg. II-2/9.7.1.1 and the 2000 HSC Code paragraph 7.6.7 for requiring that ventilation duct to be steel or equivalent with some exceptions given therein. Application: New ships, including High Speed Crafts. Implication: Shipbuilders and manufacturers of fire dampers will have to meet a new requirement.

(Paragraph7.17 - Fire safety – note 1 to table 17.1 and entire table 7.17.3 (Application of the requirements of section 7.17.3 to different classes of dangerous goods except solid dangerous goods in bulk))

Background: Similar amendments were approved for SOLAS Chapter II-2. Members were invited to make final comments to DSC 13 prior to the adoption at MSC 85. Subsequently comments presented at DSC 13 will be considered by the Committee. Application: Ships which carry dangerous goods onboard. Implication: Nominal, as this is primarily solving the inconsistencies between texts.

Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code)



Background: The expanded Committee will be invited to consider, for adoption, draft amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code). The proposed amendments, approved by MSC 84, are contained in annex 4 to document MSC 85/3 and have been circulated, in accordance with article VIII of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, by circular letter No.2876 of 21 May 2008 (annex 4).

(Paragraph 4.7.2 - Carrying capacity of a free-fall lifeboat)

Background: Design of free-fall lifeboat seats and seating space has been reviewed by the DE Sub-Committee. Implication: As a result of the above amendments, a new lifeboat will be larger (wider). Therefore, not only the manufacturers of lifeboats, but also manufacturers of launching device as well as shipbuilders should consider design impacts to accommodate larger (wider) freefall lifeboats. Application: Free-fall lifeboats

(Paragraph 4.4, 4.7 and 5.1 - “General requirements for lifeboats”, “Free-fall lifeboats” and “Rescue boats”)

Background: Increasing the assumed weight of persons on cargo ship lifeboats to 82.5 kg, while retaining the existing 75 kg criterion for passenger ship lifeboats. Implication: Owing to the change of the weight of occupants, design of a survival craft will be changed, subsequently, it will imply that design load for the launching appliances will be increased. Application: Free-fall lifeboats and rescue boats

Amendments to the International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)

Background: The expanded Committee will be invited to consider, for adoption, draft amendments to the International Safety Management Code (ISM Code). The proposed amendments, approved by MSC 84, are contained in annex 5 to document MSC 85/3 and have been circulated, in accordance with article VIII of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, by circular letter No.2876 of 21 May 2008 (annex 5). A further proposal was submitted by IACS (MSC 85/3/9). Implications: Shipowners & Ship managers are to pay due attention to the change, which will affect company’s or ship’s safety management system, e.g., period of the internal audit is now clearly identified as annual. Application: To ships engaged on the international voyages (500 gt or over for cargo ships, no tonnage limitation for passenger ships) and to companies managing such ships.

Adoption of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo (IMSBC) Code) (IMSBC Code)

Background: IMO has been working to revise the BC Code with a view to make the Code mandatory. It is intended that:

Voluntary implementation – 1st January 2009

Mandatory implementation – 1st January 2011



Implications: Shipbuilders, shipowners and ship managers are invited to note the above development. Mandatory application will have significant impact, for example,

• Owing to the segregation requirements, coal will not be allowed to be stored in a cargo hold if the adjacent fuel tanks are heated.

• If the ship intends to carry DRI (B), an installation for nitrogen inerting system (portable or permanent nitrogen gas generator or nitrogen bottles) must be provided.

Applications: Ships carrying solid bulk cargoes.

Adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability 2008 (2008 IS Code)

Background: The expanded Committee will consider, for adoption, the draft International Code on Intact Stability, 2008. The draft Code approved by MSC 83 is contained in document MSC 85/3/2. The Code will be mandatory under the 1974 SOLAS Convention and 1966 Load Lines Convention. The Intact Stability Code (IS Code) was adopted in 1993 by resolution A.749 (18) and later amended by the MSC in 1998 (Resolution MSC.75 (69)). The revision of the IS Code involves restructuring it and, as a long-term task, developing performance-based stability criteria to replace, or add to, the existing prescriptive provisions. This task takes into account “Dynamic Phenomena” in seaways.

The following main modifications to the IS Code:

- Restructure of the IS Code in two different parts: Part A which includes the mandatory stability criteria; and Part B which provides guidance and recommendations;

- Part A of the IS Code will be made mandatory through ILLC and SOLAS. Part A includes the general criteria (updated A.749(18) paragraph 3.1), as well as, the existing mandatory intact stability standards according others IMO instruments (Oil Tankers, Cargo ships carrying timber deck cargoes, Cargo ships carrying grain in bulk and High speed craft);

- Weather criterion is included in the mandatory Part A of the Code. Alternative methods to calculate the wind heeling lever and/or the angle of roll by means of model experiments may be accepted subject to the approval of the Administration. MSC 81 approved “The Interim Guidelines for Alternative Assessment of the Weather Criterion” (MSC Circ 1200) to provide guidance in applying the alternative methods. It must be noted that MSC 82 approved “Explanatory Notes to the Interim Guidelines for Alternative Assessment of the Weather Criterion” (MSC Circ. 1227) which provides an example of the alternative assessment of severe wind and rolling criterion according MSC Circ.1200;

- According Part A (mandatory) of the IS Code, if a stability instrument is used as a supplement to the stability booklet for the purpose of determining compliance with the relevant stability criteria such instrument shall be subject to the approval by the Administration. A new chapter 4 has been included in Part B to provide guidance regarding stability calculations performed by stability instruments. The IS Code also refers to the “Guidelines for the Approval of Stability Instruments” (MSC Circ. 1229) which was approved by MSC 82; and



- General update of the information contained in A.749(18) which covers a wide range of issues like the calculation of the free surface effects, the lightweight determination guidelines, the calculation of stability curves, consideration of buoyancy of higher tiers of enclosed superstructures or the review of the MSC Circ. 707 referred in the IS Code chapter 5 (MSC Circ. 1228 on “Revised Guidance to the master for avoiding dangerous situations in adverse weather and sea conditions” approved by MSC 82).

In order to make the part A of the IS Code mandatory, the Committee approved the draft text of the amendments to both in the 1974 SOLAS Convention and the 1988 Protocol to the Load Line Convention with a view to subsequent adoption at MSC 85. It was agreed that these amendments would have the same entry into force date for both instruments.

Implication Vessels with large breadth to depth or breadth to draught ratios will be able to comply with the alternative intact stability criteria for Offshore Supply Vessels rather than the general stability criteria. Application The revised intact stability code will come into force for new ships over 24 metres in length in 2010. Ships with large breadth to depth or breadth to draught ratios will be able to apply the Offshore Supply Vessel criterion.

Amendments to SOLAS chapter VI concerning Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and related guidance

Background: The expanded Committee will be invited to consider, for adoption, the draft revised SOLAS regulation VI/5-1 and other relevant amendments to SOLAS chapter VI; and related Guidance on the provision for MSDS when carrying oil, including fuel oil, in accordance with SOLAS regulation VI/5-1. Implications: Revised text includes bunkers. This has substantial impact on day to day ship’s operation for ship owners and bunker fuel suppliers. Application: All ships

Amendments to non-mandatory instruments - amendments to the revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81 (70))

Background: The expanded Committee will consider, for adoption, draft amendments to the revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances, in conjunction with the adoption of the draft amendments to the LSA Code given above. Implications: Testing procedure for a free-fall lifeboat is revised. Application: Approval of a free-fall lifeboat.

(Documents submitted) MSC 85/3 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention, the INF, 2000 HSC, LSA and ISM Codes



The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, proposed amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and to the INF, 2000 HSC, LSA and ISM Codes which are mandatory under the Convention. The date for the entry into force is not specified on the draft resolution yet. MSC 85/3/1 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, proposed amendments to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol. The amendments were approved by MSC 83 and circulated by Circular letter No.2877 of 19 May 2008. MSC 85/3/2 (Secretariat) - Adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS CODE) The Committee is invited to adopt the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), approved by MSC 83. MSC 85/3/3 (Secretariat) - Adoption of amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)) The Committee is invited to adopt amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)), set out in the annex, in conjunction with the adoption of draft amendments to the LSA Code (MSC 85/3). MSC 85/3/4 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and draft MSC circular on Guidance on the provision for Material Safety Data Sheet in accordance with SOLAS regulation VI/5-1 The Committee is invited to consider proposed amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and the draft MSC circular on Guidance on the provision for Material Safety Data Sheet when carrying oil or oil fuel, in accordance with SOLAS regulation VI/5-1. MSC 85/3/5 (Secretariat) - Application of amendments to SOLAS chapter XII adopted at MSC 82 This document addresses an anomaly in the text of the amended SOLAS regulations XII/12 and XII/13, as adopted by resolution MSC.216 (82), and proposes a course of action to rectify the anomaly. MSC 85/3/6 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention This document proposes modifications to the amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention, prepared by DSC 12 and approved by MSC 84, which are envisaged to be adopted at MSC 85. MSC 85/3/7 (Secretariat) - Draft MSC circular to be approved in conjunction with the adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS CODE) The Committee is invited to approve the draft MSC circular on Explanatory Notes to the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), in conjunction with the adoption of the 2008 IS Code. MSC 85/3/8 (Secretariat) - Adoption of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code The Committee is invited to adopt the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, approved by MSC 84.



MSC 85/3/9 (Norway and IACS) – Periodicity of ISM shore-based and shipboard internal audits This document provides comments on the amendments to the ISM Code, relating to the periodicity of shore-based and shipboard internal audits, which are before the Committee for adoption at this session. It proposes revised section 12.1

“12.1 The Company should carry out internal audits on board and ashore at least annually to verify whether safety and pollution-prevention activities comply with the safety management system.”

MSC 85/3/10 (Secretariat) - Amendments to the draft International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code The Committee is invited to consider, with a view to adoption, modifications to the draft IMSBC Code. MSC 85/3/11 (Secretariat) - Modifications to the draft amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 and the 2000 HSC Code The Committee is invited to consider proposed modifications to the amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and the 2000 HSC Code which are envisaged to be considered with a view to adoption. This document provides further amendments to SOLAS Regulation II-2/19 and the table 19.3

5. Measures to enhance maritime security (Agenda Item 4)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will consider the report of the correspondence on security aspects of the operation of ships which do not fall within the scope of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code re-established by MSC 83 and instructed to report to MSC 85. MSC 84, whilst noting the information (MSC 84/4 (Secretariat)) on the Fifth special meeting of the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee with International, Regional and Sub-Regional Organizations and the associated Joint Statement and Plan of action invited SOLAS Contracting Governments to review the Plan of Action (MSC 84/4, annex) and to submit reports on actions they have taken in relation to, and observations on, the activities listed therein as being associated with the Organization, for consideration during MSC 85. Pursuant to the decisions of MSC 84, the Committee consider the development of guidance on port facility security audits taking into account the suggestions set out in document MSC 84/4/3 (Canada) and any related submissions from SOLAS Contracting Governments and international organizations. Also pursuant to the decisions of MSC 84, the Committee will consider the proposals and comments on the development of model legislation on maritime security, taking into account the suggestions set out in document MSC 84/4/4 (Austria et al) and any related submissions from SOLAS Contracting Governments and international organizations. The Committee will consider any other submissions made under this agenda item, and established, as decided at MSC 84, a Working Group on Maritime Security to advise on any relevant matters.



LR position: To monitor the discussion on the issues relating to the implementation of the ISPS Code. Implications: IACS Proposal (MSC 85/4/2) may have impact on the implementation of the ISPS Code. MSC 84/4/1 regarding possible expansion of the application of the security measures, although the proposal is recommendatory, may have a significant impact. Application: (Documents submitted) MSC 85/4 (Secretariat) - Matters outstanding from MSC 84 This document brings to the attention of the Committee matters outstanding from MSC 84, which may require further consideration during MSC 85. The following items are mentioned in this document:

- Fifth special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee - Port facility security audits - Development of model legislation on maritime security

MSC 85/4/1 (Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States) - Report of the Correspondence Group on security arrangements for vessels which do not fall within the scope of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code This document provides the results of the work of the Correspondence Group on security arrangements for vessels which do not fall within the scope of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code (non-SOLAS vessels) containing draft “guidelines on security aspects of the operation of vessels which do not fall within the scope of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code”. Action requested of the Committee: The Committee is invited to consider the information above and to develop non-mandatory guidelines based on the draft set out in annex 1 to this document. MSC 85/4/2 (Secretariat) - ITU World Radiocommunications Conference 2011 - Spectrum requirements and potential frequency bands suitable to support ship and port security and enhanced maritime safety systems The Sub-Committee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue (COMSAR), at its twelfth session, considered the issue of “Spectrum requirements and potential frequency bands suitable to support ship and port security and enhanced maritime safety systems” and invited the Committee to bring the matter to the attention of the Maritime Security Working Group (MSWG) for comments, as appropriate. MSC 85/4/3 (International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)) - Proposed revised amendments to MSC/Circ.1097 This document addresses the need to consider the text of MSC/Circ.1097 to facilitate improvement of the security system and prevent recurrence in addition to restoring compliance after a deficiency has been identified; and to provide appropriate practical guidance on how conflicts between safety and security can be addressed.

6. Goal-based new ship construction standards (Agenda Item 5)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee at this session will consider:



.1 with a view to finalization and approval, as agreed at MSC 83, the draft SOLAS amendments and related instruments regarding goal-based new ship construction standards (GBS); and

.2 the report of the Pilot Panel on the trial application of the Tier III verification process of GBS for bulk carriers and oil tankers (MSC 85/5/1), and any relevant submissions regarding goal-based standards by Governments and international organizations, and will establish, as decided at MSC 84, a Working Group on Goal-based Standards to advise the Committee on any relevant matters.

LR position: The prescriptive approach will be discussed based upon the outcome of the Pilot. Panel will complete its second phase of the trial application of Tier III – Verification requirements. There is a significant attempt being made to understand what Goal-based standards mean for the Organisation and its Member States in the context of the development of statutory national and international regulations across all areas of IMO involvement. This is a substantial undertaking which could require significant resource and time to develop. The application of GBS process in that respect is less defined. There are advocates of Safety Level Approach, however there is still a long way to go to reach unified understanding what this approach means for the safety of commercial ships. LR does not consider that a safety case approach to designing and building ships is appropriate. Any Goal-based framework should establish a scheme which will be “Rules for Rules” as opposed to “Rules for ships”. Implications: The most significant effect from the discussion at this session will result from consideration of the amendments to SOLAS to introduce the “prescriptive” GBS concept for bulk carriers and oil tankers. At this session, MSC is trying to approve the text of the International conventions. The entry into force and applicability provisions will be discussed. If GBS would necessitate introduction of IACS CSR changes, then there could be an effect on ship designs. Application: At the moment the application of GBS is for the Classification Rules for bulk carriers and oil tankers as defined in IACS CSR. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/5 (Secretariat) - Draft SOLAS amendments to make the GBS for bulk carriers and oil tankers mandatory and related matters This document was prepared to facilitate the work of MSC 85 with regard to GBS and contains in the annexes the current draft texts of the SOLAS amendments and the International goal-based new ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers, including the associated MSC resolutions, and of the MSC circular on Guidelines for the information to be included in a Ship Construction File. MSC 85/5/1 (Co-ordinator of the Pilot Panel) - Report of the Pilot Panel on the trial application of the Tier III verification process using IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR) The document reports on the results of the 2nd trial application of the Tier III verification process using IACS CSR. Action requested of the Committee: The Committee is invited to approve the report of the PP in general and, in particular, to:

.1 approve in general the proposed Guidelines for the verification of compliance with GBS (paragraphs 5 to 12 and annex 1);

.2 consider the square bracketed text and take action as appropriate (paragraph 7);



.3 consider the text to be used as part of a confidentiality agreement for the Group of Experts (paragraph 7) and take action as appropriate;

.4 agree on the recommendation of the PP regarding ship recycling and take action as appropriate (paragraph 8);

.5 consider the recommendations of the PP to include net hull girder section modulus in the Ship Construction File and harmonize the contents of the Ship Construction File with paragraph III.10 of the Guidelines (paragraph 9), and take action as appropriate;

.6 agree on the revised definition of “net scantling” and take action as appropriate (paragraphs 13 and 14, and annex 3);

.7 note the discussion on the proposal for a new functional requirement to establish an acceptable probability of exceedance of the design load for ships (paragraphs 15 and 16);

.8 approve the proposed modifications to Tier II functional requirements (paragraph 17 and annex 3);

.9 consider the approach utilized by the PP to develop evaluation criteria for Tier III.5, Residual Strength (paragraph 18) and take action as appropriate;

.10 note the discussion on the efficiency of the verification process (paragraphs 19 to 21); and

.11 consider the discussion on the resources required to conduct a verification (paragraphs 22 to 26) and take action as appropriate.

MSC 85/5/2 (Secretariat) - Verification of compliance – Confidentiality statement This document provides samples of confidentiality statements used by the Secretariat in the Organization’s work. MSC 85/5/3 (Japan) - Definition of SLA and concept of its introduction into GBS This document attempts to clarify the definition of the safety level approach (SLA) and the concept of introducing SLA into GBS, and provides an outline of ongoing work on GBS-SLA in Japan. MSC 85/5/4 (Japan) - Comments on the draft SOLAS amendments for GBS This document provides comments and proposals on the draft SOLAS amendments for GBS. MSC 85/5/5 (Community of European Shipyards’ Associations (CESA)) - Ship Construction File – Protection of Intellectual Property Rights This document describes concerns related to the implementation of the Ship Construction File with regard to intellectual property rights (IPR) and provides proposals for mitigating the risk of IPR infringements. MSC 85/5/6 (Japan) - Comments on net scantling concept in the report of the Pilot Panel This document comments on the proposed revisions to the net scantling concept in the Tier II functional requirements. MSC 85/5/7 (Japan and the Community of European Shipyards’ Associations (CESA)) - Consideration of the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) This document proposes some amendments to Tier III in order to appropriately reflect the requirement regarding intellectual property rights (IPR) mentioned in Tier II. MSC 85/5/8 (Republic of Korea) - Comments on the report of the Pilot Panel on the trial application of the Tier III verification process using IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR)



This document provides comments and proposals regarding the Report of the Pilot Panel on the 2nd trial application of the Tier III verification process using IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR).

7. LRIT-related matters (Agenda Item 6)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee consider the progress made in the continuing work on the timely establishment of the long-range identification and tracking system. The Committee also considered:

.1 the reports of the intersessional meetings of the ad hoc LRIT Group (MSC 85/6/1 and Addenda);

.2 any relevant submissions regarding LRIT-related issues by Governments and international organizations, and will establish, as decided at MSC 84, a Working Group on LRIT-related matters to advise on relevant matters.

LR position: To monitor the discussion, with special attention to the survey and certification of ships. Implications: To the survey required by the SOLAS Convention. Application:: To Ships which require to carry LRIT onboard (Ship engaged on international ships – regardless of tonnage for passenger ships / 300 gt or over for cargo ships) (Documents submitted) MSC 85/6/1 (Secretariat) - Report of the fourth session of the Ad Hoc LRIT Group This document contains the report of the fourth session of the Ad Hoc LRIT Group. It attaches:

- DRAFT PROVISIONAL PROTOCOLS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PROTOTYPE, DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION AND MODIFICATION TESTING PHASES OF THE LRIT SYSTEM

- AMENDMENTS TO THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LRIT SYSTEM MSC 85/6/1/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Report of the fifth session of the Ad Hoc LRIT Group This document contains the report of the fifth session of the Ad Hoc LRIT Group. It attaches:

- PROTOCOLS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PROTOTYPE, DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION AND MODIFICATION TESTING PHASES OF THE LRIT SYSTEM

- ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PROTOTYPE TESTING PHASE AND FOR EARLY COMMENCEMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL TESTING PHASE

- AMENDMENTS TO THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LRIT SYSTEM - XML SCHEMAS - PROCEDURES FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS FOR THE AMENDMENT

OF XML SCHEMAS - PROCEDURES FOR THE NOTIFICATION, REPORTING AND RECORDING OF

TEMPORARY SUSPENSIONS OF OPERATIONS OF, OR REDUCTION OF THE SERVICE PROVIDED BY, COMPONENTS OF THE LRIT SYSTEM



MSC 85/6/2 (International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO)) - Outcome of the Twentieth Session of the IMSO Assembly This document provides information on the outcome of the Twentieth Session of the IMSO Assembly, held in Malta, from 29 September to 3 October 2008. Among the items considered by the IMSO Assembly were matters related to:

.1 Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

.2 Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT), including: .1 LRIT Business Plan; .2 Draft Preliminary Procedures for Audit and Review of LRIT Data Centres; .3 Draft Model LRIT Service Agreement and Statement of IMSO Goals and

Objectives; and .4 Letter of Authority to Operate in the International LRIT System.

.3 Arrangements for the Development, Endorsement and Apportionment of the Budget.

.4 Amendments to the IMSO Convention. MSC 85/INF. 7 (IMSO) - Performance review and audit of the LRIT system This document provides information on the Scale of Charges that will be levied by IMSO for performing functions of the LRIT Coordinator. The actual charges approved by the IMSO Assembly are in annex 1. The illustrative IMSO LRIT budget for 2009, with assumptions on which it is based, is in annex 2.

8. Ship design and equipment (Agenda Item 7)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will consider matters emanating from the fifty first session of the Sub-Committee not considered by MSC 84 and take action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 85/7. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 23. The Committee will also be invited to consider the report of the intersessional Working Group on Interpretation of the Definition of Bulk Carrier established by MSC 84 (see circular letter No.2886) and take appropriate action.

- Definition of bulk carriers: IMO has been working to define “Bulk Carrier” in a clearer manner. Since amendments made to SOLAS Chapter XII (SOLAS 2004 amendment (MSC.170 (79), a bulk carrier is now defined based upon its use (ship which is intended primarily to carry dry cargo in bulk), rather than its unique configuration (Constructed generally with single deck, top-side tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces). By this amendment, any ship carrying solid bulk cargoes is now a bulk carrier but some of the requirements developed for the application to a bulk carrier based upon its unique configuration cannot be applicable to a ship which does not share such structural character. It also created inconsistencies between the definition given in SOLAS Chapter XII and Chapter IX, and Assembly Resolution A.744 (18).



LR position: To support the paper submitted by IACS. Implications:

Shipowners: Significant impact, it not only will affect applicable requirements to the particular ship, but if a ship is re-categorized as a bulk carrier, it may affect Company’s DOC issued in accordance with the ISM Code, e.g., re-audit and re-certification if the type of the ship under management has been changed. Shipbuilder: Significant impact, as some of the requirements which are not applicable to multi-purpose ship may be applicable to these ships. Flag Administration and R.O. Significant impact as it will affect survey checklist, a certificate of ship, ship’s data etc.

Application: To ships carrying solid bulk cargoes.

- Draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-5.2 The DE Sub-Committee agreed the proposal of Japan on the total prohibition of asbestos onboard the ship, and agreed to submit the proposed revision to SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-5 to MSC 85 for approval and subsequent adoption. Implication: Although the draft text of the revised SOLAS is not clear about the actual implementation scheme, it is envisaged that the total prohibition applies both to new ships and to existing ships, when the parts (which may contain asbestos exempted previously as essential use) of existing engine are replaced with the new ones. The availability of such replacement parts that do not contain asbestos as well as the status of the spare already purchased may require careful consideration. Application: to be clarified. It is envisaged that the total prohibition applies to any equipment installed from the date that will be set by MSC.

- Draft MSC/MEPC circular on Blanking of bilge discharge piping systems in port

The DE Sub-Committee considered the IACS comments with concern. IACS informed the Sub-Committee that in several instances deficiencies were raised by PSC inspectors and other surveyors requiring the ship staff to blank off bilge pumping overboard discharges. In IACS’ view, this is in contravention of SOLAS chapter II-1, regulation 21, as the bilge pumping arrangement is rendered inoperative and leads to a potentially dangerous situation where the ship is left unable to efficiently and promptly tackle an emergency situation in case of flooding or fire. Subsequently, the Sub-Committee prepared a draft MSC-MEPC circular for the attention of the PSC Authorities. A national delegation suggested bringing the matter to the attention of the regional PSC MOUs. Implication: This draft circular was prepared with an aim to foster correct understanding of the International Regulation among PSC Officers. Shipowners and ship managers are invited to note the development and to consider providing masters with a copy of the circular in order to avoid any dispute during PSC inspection.



- Draft MSC circular on Interpretation of SOLAS regulations II-1/1.3 and II-1/3-6 as interpreted by MSC/Circ.1176 – application of the requirements for Means of Access

The following interpretation proposed by IACS was agreed by the DE Sub-Committee;

Means of access contained in Table 1 of the Technical Provisions should not apply to tankers converting from single hull to double hull. However, if, in the course of conversion, substantial new structures are added, these new structures should comply with the regulation.

The term ”substantial new structures” means hull structures that are entirely renewed or augmented by new double bottom and/or double side construction (e.g., replacing the entire structure within cargo area or adding a new double bottom and/or double side section to the existing cargo area).

Implication: Shipbuilders and shipowners are invited to pay due attention in planning conversion of the single hull tanker to double hull tanker. Application: converted double hull tankers.

- Draft MSC circular on Interpretation of SOLAS regulation III/16.1

Although SOLAS does not specify a precise location of an embarkation station for non-davit launched liferafts, IACS considers that it was logical that persons can embark at any point along the ship’s length to gain access to a liferaft that has been thrown overboard. Texts of the IACS Unified Interpretations are available at its website. (http://www.iacs.org.uk/publications/publications.aspx?pageid=4&sectionid=4) Implication: Nominal, as it has been implemented by IACS members since 1 July 2007. Application: cargo ships of less than 85 m in length other than oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers

- Draft MSC circular on Unified interpretation of SOLAS regulation II-1/32.1

As agreed at DE 50, the DE Sub-Committee considered a unified interpretation of SOLAS regulation II-1/32.1, providing guidance for a relaxation of the explicit requirement for redundancy of safety valves for steam boiler and boiler feed systems. The Sub-Committee agreed with the following interpretation:

“With respect to the application of SOLAS Chapter II-1, regulation 32.1 for the redundant requirement of safety valves for steam boilers and unfired steam generators, the satisfaction of the Administration that adequate protection against overpressure is provided should be confirmed by carrying out a satisfactory technical risk assessment.”

Implication: The required “risk assessment” approach, although giving flexibility in considering the matter on a case by case basis, may be difficult in actual application compared to the prescriptive approach. It is envisaged that the intent of this interpretation is that there should be sound technical reasoning for such exemption. Application: Safety valves of steam boilers and unfired steam generator.



(Documents submitted) MSC 85/7 (Secretariat) - Report of the fifty-first session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is invited to take action on matters emanating from DE 51 other than urgent matters on which it took action at MSC 84. Action requested of the Committee The Committee is invited to:

.1 note the Sub-Committee’s outcome regarding the development of provisions for gas-fuelled ships (paragraphs 4.5 to 4.8*);

.2 note the Sub-Committee’s conclusion not to revisit the formula for determination of the required subdivision index R in SOLAS chapter II-1 (paragraph 8.23);

.3 approve, subject to MEPC’s concurrent decision, the draft MSC/MEPC circular on Blanking of bilge discharge piping systems in port (paragraph 18.16.7 and annex 11);

.4 approve the draft MSC circular on Interpretation of SOLAS regulations II-1/1.3 and II-1/3-6 (paragraphs 20.3 to 20.5 and annex 14);

.5 approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/3-5.2, with a view to adoption at MSC 86 (paragraph 21.2 and annex 15);

.6 note the view of the Sub-Committee that the prohibition of all new installations of asbestos on board ships might affect other IMO instruments which contain related provisions (paragraph 21.3);

.7 approve the draft MSC circular on Interpretation of SOLAS regulation III/16.1 (paragraph 22.3 and annex 16);

.8 note that the Sub-Committee, regarding the Committee’s instruction to identify those non-mandatory instruments for which information on their implementation should be collected, supported, in general, the development of a GISIS module on non-mandatory requirements and recommendations to be kept updated by the Secretariat, and invited individual Member States to use the GISIS reporting facilities to enter information on the implementation of those requirements and recommendations and to upload the corresponding national legislation, as deemed appropriate (paragraph 25.8);

.9 approve the draft MSC circular on Unified interpretation of SOLAS regulation II-1/32.1 (paragraph 25.11 and annex 17); and

.10 approve the report in general. MSC 85/7/1 (International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)) - Interpretation of the definition of bulk carrier This document proposes a revised version of the draft resolution, as provided in the annex to document MSC 84/11/2, on the interpretation of the definition of bulk carrier. This is with a view to facilitating completion of the task before the Committee’s Ad Hoc Working Group that will meet prior to MSC 85. MSC 85/7/2 (IACS) - Proposed revisions to SOLAS chapter III This document follows up on the discussion held during MSC 84 by proposing revisions to SOLAS chapter III so as to ensure that there are the necessary mandatory provisions to allow for equipment to be serviced and maintained in full compliance with SOLAS. IACS considers that there are the necessary mandatory provisions to allow for equipment to be serviced and maintained in full compliance with SOLAS, a suitable revision to SOLAS regulation III/20 for spare parts and SOLAS regulation III/36 for training/instructions is proposed in the annex.



9. Training and watchkeeping (Agenda Item 8)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will be invited to consider matters emanating from the thirty-ninth session of the Sub-Committee not considered by MSC 84 and take action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 85/8. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 23. The Committee is also expected to receive the Secretary-General’s report called for by STCW regulation I/7, paragraph 2, on those STCW Parties whose evaluations have been completed; and will be invited to identify Parties found to be giving full and complete effect to the provisions of the revised Convention; and to take any subsequent appropriate action. The Committee will further receive the Secretary-General’s report for the STCW Parties who have communicated their report of independent evaluation pursuant to STCW regulation I/8, paragraph 3. The Committee will be further invited to consider, for approval, any new competent persons nominated by Governments (MSC 85/8/1). LR position: To note, especially decision on the application of STCW Convention to self-propelled FPSOs and FSUs. Implications: No substantial discussion is expected at this session, except for the application of the STCW Convention to FPSOs and FSUs. Application: Operators of FPSOs and FSUs should be aware of the discussion. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/8 (Secretariat) - Report of the thirty-ninth session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is invited to take action on matters emanating from STW 39 other than urgent matters on which it took action at MSC 84. Action requested of the Committee The Committee is invited to:

.1 endorse the views of the Sub-Committee that it would not be appropriate to issue PSC guidelines on inspection of seafarers’ working hours as an MSC circular (paragraphs 11.5 to 11.9*);

.2 endorse the Sub-Committee’s decision to invite Member Governments and international organizations to submit comments and proposals to the next session on the best way forward to improve training onboard with a view to provide proper advice to the Committee (paragraph 11.24);

.3 take into account when deciding on the safety criteria for FPSOs and FUSs that the requirements of the STCW Convention apply to self-propelled and detachable FPSOs and FSUs when they are underway (paragraph 11.35); and

.4 approve the report in general. MSC 85/8/1 (Secretariat) - List of competent persons to be maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code



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

10. Radiocommunications and search and rescue (Agenda Item 9)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will be invited to consider the report of the twelfth session of the Sub-Committee and took action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 85/9. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 23. LR position: To note. Implications:

- Changes made to operational documents, e.g., IAMSAR Manual may affect shipboard SMS.

- Future discussion on an e-navigation strategy may affect existing standards for the ship communication systems in the future (but not immediate effect).

Application: Shipboard SMS required under ISM Code. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/9 (Secretariat) - Report of the twelfth session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is invited to take action on matters emanating from COMSAR 12 Action requested of the Committee: The Committee is invited to consider the following matters emanating from COMSAR 12 and, in particular, to:

.1 approve the draft MSC circular on amendments to resolution A.705 (17) on the Promulgation of Maritime Safety Information (paragraph 3.31 and annex 11);

.2 approve the draft MSC circular on amendments to resolution A.706(17) as amended on the IMO/IHO World-Wide Navigational Warning Service (paragraph 3.31 and annex 2);

.3 endorse the action of the Secretariat, as instructed by the Sub-Committee, in circulating the COMSAR circular on the list of NAVAREA Coordinators (paragraph 3.32);

.4 endorse the action of the Secretariat, as instructed by the Sub-Committee, in conveying the liaison statement to ITU on the development of Class D DSC and the consequential revision of Recommendation ITU-R M.493-12 (paragraph 4.24 and annex 3);

.5 endorse the decision of the Sub-Committee on the re-establishment of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group, including its terms of reference, and for the convening of a meeting from 10 to 12 June 2008 at IMO Headquarters (paragraph 4.30 and annex 4);

.6 endorse the action taken by the Sub-Committee with regard to the consideration of future spectrum requirements for broadcasts of port security status in relation to the ISPS Code, the implementation of the LRIT system and the use of AIS and



to invite comments thereon by its Working Group on Maritime Security (MSWG) (paragraphs 4.18, 4.19 and 4.33 to 4.35);

.7 endorse the action of the Secretariat, as instructed by the Sub-Committee, in conveying a liaison statement to IHO and ISO on ship and port security requirements for the ITU World Radiocommunications Conference 2011 (paragraph 4.35 and annex 5);

.8 endorse the action of the Secretariat, as instructed by the Sub-Committee, in circulating the List of Coast Earth Station Operation Coordinators in the Inmarsat system (paragraph 5.4);

.9 endorse the authorization of the Secretariat to revise and publish the COMSAR circular on the List of Coast Earth Station (CES) Operation Coordinators in the Inmarsat system on an annual basis, without bringing it first to the attention of the Sub-Committee for approval (paragraph 5.5);

.10 consider making the amendments to the IAMSAR Manual available free of charge on the Publications part of the IMO website (paragraphs 6.5 to 6.10);

.11 agree to establishing a more structured amendment process for the IAMSAR Manual (paragraphs 6.5 to 6.10);

.12 endorse the execution of a fundamental review of the IAMSAR Manual, taking into account the justification, including a plan on how to conduct the review, provided by the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group on the Harmonization of Aeronautical and Maritime SAR (paragraph 6.65 and annex 6);

.13 endorse the request of the Sub-Committee for WMU to include on the WMU SAR information platform information of actual SAR operations in which SOLAS ships were involved and advisory information services on SAR best practice (paragraphs 6.67 and 6.73 to 6.74);

.14 endorse the action of the Secretariat, as instructed by the Sub-Committee, in bringing the list of questions and general principles which may assist SAR authorities in establishing the proper operational procedures with their LRIT providers to the attention of the third session of the ad hoc LRIT Group for the preparation of an appropriate MSC circular (paragraph 6.70 and annex 7);

.15 endorse the action of the Secretariat, as instructed by the Sub-Committee, in circulating the List of IMO documents and publications which should be held by a MRCC (paragraph 6.75 and annex 8);

.16 endorse the decision on the convening of the 15th meeting of the ICAO/IMO JWG on Harmonization of Aeronautical and Maritime SAR, to be held in Canberra, Australia, from 29 September to 3 October 2008, bearing in mind that MSC 83 had already approved the intersessional meeting (paragraph 6.92 and annex 9);

.17 endorse the action of the Secretariat, as instructed by the Sub-Committee, in conveying a liaison statement to IALA, CIRM, IEC and ITU on AIS Safety related Broadcast messages used for Distress purposes (paragraphs 7.7 to 7.9 and 7.13 to 7.18, and annex 10);

.18 approve the draft MSC circular on Adoption of amendments to the IAMSAR Manual, taking into account ICAO’s concurrence to the inclusion of the proposed amendments into the IAMSAR Manual (paragraphs 8.3 and 8.6 and annex 11);

.19 note that with respect to the development of an e-navigation strategy an overview of the existing user needs relating to SOLAS regulation IV/4, as well as SOLAS regulations V/19, V/19-1 and XI-2/6 relating to AIS, LRIT and SSAS equipment was undertaken and tables of existing user needs including related equipment, performance standards and test standards were developed (paragraphs 11.1 to 11.29 and annexes 12 and 13);



.20 urge Member States to observe the guidelines contained in MSC/Circ.1174 on Basic Safety Guidance for Oceanic Voyages by Non-regulated Craft (paragraph 14.3);

.21 endorse the action of the Secretariat, as instructed by the Sub-Committee, in conveying a liaison statement to ITU, IEC, IALA and CIRM on AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter (AIS-SART) (paragraphs 14.12 to 14.19, and annex 14); and

.22 approve the report in general. MSC 85/9/1 (Secretariat) – Review of the IAMSAR Manual This document reports on the outcome of the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group on SAR (JWG) deliberations on providing a detailed justification, including a plan on how to conduct the review of the IAMSAR Manual

11. Flag State implementation (Agenda Item 10)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will be invited to consider the report of the sixteenth session of the Sub-Committee and took action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 85/10. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 23. LR position: To monitor discussions, especially discussions on the following: 1. the draft MSC/MEPC circular on Blanking of bilge discharge piping system in port

(FSI Report action item 9) The circular has been approved by MEPC, and expected to be concluded at MSC 85. The FSI Sub-Committee was of the view that it does not need any change, and its request to the Secretariat to provide all PSC regimes with a copy of the draft circular, as requested by DE 51 (paragraph 7.50);

2. the FSI Sub-Committee’s consideration of the issue of annual testing of the automatic identification system (AIS) (FSI Report action item 10)

LR will pay due attention once matter is concluded. 3. the MSC-MEPC circular on Unified interpretation of the application of regulations

governed by the building contract date, the keel laying date and the delivery date for the requirements of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions (FSI Report action item 11)

The matter was originally initiated by IACS. LR will pay due attention once matter is concluded.

4. applicability of IMO Conventions to FPSOs and FSUs (FSI Reprot action item 13 and MSC 85/10/1)

LR supports the document submitted by joint industry members, including IACS. (MSC 85/10/1)

5. Examination of the outside of the ship’s bottom on passenger ships (MSC 85/10/2) LR noted that although the matter has been tasked to the DE Sub-Committee, owing to the heavy work load of the Sub-Committee, the item has not been included in the agenda of the next session of the Sub-Committee. For this reason, LR shares concerns expressed by CLIA.

Implications: - Above 2 & 5: affect ship survey - Above 3 & 4: affect an application of the requirements



Application: To be decided (Documents submitted) MSC 85/10 + MSC/85/10/Corr.1 (Secretariat) - Report of the sixteenth session of the Sub-Committee This document provides the list of actions requested of the Committee on matters emanating from FSI 16. Action requested of the Committee: The Committee is invited to: .1 endorse the Sub-Committee’s decision to request the Secretariat to collate the

proposals for the completion of the study on the combination of casualty and port State control data and to identify the datasets that might be needed for combining casualty and PSC data (paragraph 3.15.2*);

.2 endorse the Sub-Committee’s decision to agree to the list of non-mandatory instrument under its purview, in its entirety, for reference purposes and to support, in general, the development of a GISIS module on non-mandatory requirements and recommendations to be kept updated by the Secretariat (paragraphs 3.19 and 3.20);

.3 endorse the Sub-Committee’s decision to invite individual Member States to enter information into GISIS on the implementation of only those instruments adopted by means of Assembly or Committee resolutions and to upload the corresponding national legislation, as deemed appropriate (paragraph 3.19);

.4 approve, subject to MEPC’s concurrent decision, the MSC-MEPC.3 circular on Reports on marine casualties and incidents (paragraph 6.16 and annex 1);

.5 consider the Sub-Committee’s recommendations following the review of the report of the casualty investigation of the MSC Napoli, and decide as appropriate (paragraphs 6.18 to 6.23);

.6 agree to the Sub-Committee’s recommendation to refer the report of investigation on the fire/explosion in a container on board the containership Punjab Senator to the DSC Sub-Committee (paragraph 6.30);

.7 endorse the Sub-Committee’s decision to request the Secretariat to provide the information on the summary of events and preliminary findings on the fire on board the ro-ro cargo ship Und Adriyatik to relevant Sub-Committees (paragraph 6.31 and annex to FSI 16/6/2);

.8 endorse the Sub-Committee’s decision on the issues of the finalization of protocols with the Secretariats of those PSC regimes, which have agreed in principle with the data exchange of reports on all PSC inspections, and the establishment of the data exchange with the PSC Information Centres (paragraph 7.45);

.9 note the Sub-Committee’s view that the draft MSC/MEPC circular on Blanking of bilge discharge piping system in port does not need any change, and its request to the Secretariat to provide all PSC regimes with a copy of the draft circular, as requested by DE 51 (paragraph 7.50);

.10 note the outcome of the Sub-Committee’s consideration of the issue of annual testing of the automatic identification system (AIS), and decide as appropriate (paragraphs 11.18 and 11.19);

.11 approve, subject to MEPC’s concurrent decision, the MSC-MEPC circular on Unified interpretation of the application of regulations governed by the building contract date, the keel laying date and the delivery date for the requirements of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions (paragraph 11.21 and annex 2);



.12 approve the draft MSC circular on Meaning of “first survey” to supersede MSC/Circ.1141 (paragraph 12.4 and annex 3);”

.13 concur with the Sub-Committee’s recommendation to add annex 7 to the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments showing the amendments to IMO instruments not yet accepted at the date of revision of the Code, but expected to be accepted and to enter into force within the following months, and to instruct the Sub-Committee accordingly, subject to MEPC’s concurrent decision and the endorsement of the Council (paragraph 14.6.2);

.14 consider the outcome of the Sub-Committee’s review of the question of the applicability of IMO Conventions to FPSOs and FSUs, and decide as appropriate (paragraphs 14.22 to 14.24); and

.15 approve the report in general. MSC 85/10/1 (Panama, IACS, IADC, ITF, OCIMF and OGP) - Applicability of IMO Conventions to FPSOs and FSUs This document provides comments on the views expressed at STW 39 and FSI 16 concerning the safety regime under IMO Conventions applicable to FPSOs and FSUs. MSC 85/10/2 (CLIA) - Examination of the outside of the ship’s bottom on passenger ships This document notes the lack of progress at FSI 16 in drafting an amendment to the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC to recognize the possibility of an extended dry-dock interval for passenger ships as decided at MSC 84 and thus emphasizes the need for such action. Recognizing that underwater inspections for cruise ships are already a matter of record and constitute current practice for ships flying many flags and classed by many classification societies, CLIA believes that technical guidance regarding these procedures should be adopted by the referenced amendment to the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC as soon as practicable. MSC 85/10/3 (International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)) - Safe Transport of Containers by Sea, Guidelines on Industry Best Practice This document informs the Committee of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the World Shipping Council (WSC) publication “Safe Transport of Containers by Sea, Guidelines on Industry Best Practice. It will be recalled that in response to recent incidents involving containerships, most notably the collapse of a stack of containers on board the Annabella, and issues arising from the loss of the MSC Napoli, ICS and WSC undertook to develop comprehensive best practice guidance for the maritime container industry, with a view to minimizing the dangers to containerships, their crews and all personnel involved with the transportation of containers.

12. Safety of Navigation (Agenda Item 11)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will consider the report of the fifty-fourth session of the Sub-Committee and took action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 85/11. LR position: LR will pay special attention to the following items: (Approval of the mandatory Instrument) 1. Amendments to SOLAS Regulation V/19 – Carriage requirements for shipborne

navigational systems and equipment (Navigational Bridge Watch Alarm System (NBWAS)



Background Bridge watch alarm system is a device which triggers alarm if an Officer on Watch (OOW) becomes incapable of performing the OOW’s duties. IMO had adopted the performance standard as MSC. 128 (75) and there are ships which have already installed the equipment on a voluntary basis. Currently, there are two types, i.e., one which requires a watch officer to press a button in an interval (if he fails to do so, it triggers the alarm), or one which detects movements of a watch officer, using motion sensor technology. (So far as long as the sensor finds movement of the watch officer, the alarm will not go off). The Sub-Committee agreed the introduction of such requirements based upon the understanding: - There should be flexibility in introducing requirements; - The introduction should not be a tool for further reducing manning levels; - The requirements will apply to existing ships as well; - The alarm system should be based upon sensor technology (to avoid distracting

the watchkeeper). Implication: (Shipbuilders) - Although the text is not yet formally adopted, builders are encouraged to take

these requirements into consideration when designing a ship with a keel lay date on or after 1 July 2011.

- This is not stand alone equipment on a navigation bridge. The secondary alarm will be activated in a master’s cabin, thus wiring to other part of crew accommodation area will be required. Due attention is to be paid for wire penetration at fire-protection boundaries.

- BNWAS is required to meet IMO’s performance standard (MSC.128 (75). - BNWAS is to be type approved by the flag Administration or its Recognized

Organization (e.g., Classification Society) (Shipowners) - Once the requirements are formally adopted by IMO, BNWAS will be required on

existing ships (at the first survey after the date specified) as well. Owners are to be prepared to make retrofitting arrangements. It is encouraged to take an opportunity of dry-docking, if there is such an opportunity prior to the first survey after the date mentioned in the draft amendments.

(Flag Administrations & its Recognized Organizations) - It will be necessary to type approve the system in a timely manner; - Relevant survey guidelines should be prepared. Application: The draft amendments stipulates as follows: - All new passenger ships (regardless of size) and all other ships of 150 gt or over -

on or after 1 July 2011 (keel lay base); - ships constructed prior to 1 July 2011 will have to fit the BNWAS by the 1st survey

after 1 July 2012 (cargo ships of 3000 gt or over and passenger ships), or 1 July 2013 (cargo ships of 500 gt or over but less than 3000 gt) or 1 July 2014 (cargo ships of between 150 gt or over but less than 500 gt);

- The requirements will apply to ships not engaged on international voyages as well.

It should be noted that



- Several delegations expressed their views that the application should be limited to ships of 500 gt or above engaged on international voyages only;

- One delegation proposed to retrofit the system at intermediate or renewal survey so that ship retrofitting work may be done during dry-docking periods which will facilitate hot works that may be necessary; however, that view was not supported by the Sub-Committee;

- A large number of ships will be required to install the system. Therefore, it will be a great challenge for manufacturers as well as the flag Administrations (Recognized Organizations) who will type approve the system;

- At this moment, no corresponding requirements have been developed for High Speed Craft. The NAV Sub-Committee confirmed, in order to develop carriage requirements for High Speed Craft, it is necessary to have a new work programme which must be approved by the Maritime Safety Committee;

- Although there was general agreement that the alarm should be based on sensor technology, it is not indicated in the draft SOLAS text or current performance standards;

- It is not allowed to switch off the alarm while a ship is at sea, which includes at anchorage.

- A flag Administration may accept any alarm system which is inferior to the performance standard if such alarm is already fitted onboard.

- In principle, the STCW Convention requires a lookout in addition to Officer on Watch (OOW). The convention allows OOW to act as a sole lookout only during daylight periods if the circumstance justifies it. The draft SOLAS Regulation requires NBWAS regardless of the presence of a lookout in addition to OOW, or duration of voyage.

2. Amendments to SOLAS Regulation V/19 – Mandatory carriage requirements for

shipborne navigational systems and equipment – Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)

Background ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) is a shipborne navigational equipment, which is regarded as an equivalent to paper charts as per SOLAS Reg. V/27 and Reg. V/19.2.1.4, in other words, it is an optional equipment. At NAV 53 held in 2007, the Sub-Committee, while it shared merit of using ECDIS in general including contribution to the safety of navigation and fatigue/stress reduction of officers on navigation watch, was unable to reach an agreement, thus the matter was further discussed at this session. The Sub-Committee, at this session, in general agreed to develop mandatory carriage requirements of ECDIS for all ships, including existing ships, of certain size with some time allowance for introduction. However, there were still concerns expressed over the availability of electronic navigation charts & their costs, an exemption clause, an introduction scheme, training issues – revision of STCW convention etc. IHO was requested to provide annual reports on ENC coverage. After a lengthy and exhaustive discussion, which included capacity building for developing States, the Sub-Committee developed draft amendments to SOLAS Regulation V/19. In principle, ECDIS will be mandatory for new ships in 2012



(passenger ships and oil tankers) or 2013/2014 (other ships). Existing ships will be required to retrofit the system. Implication: (Shipbuilders)

- Although the text is not yet formally adopted, builders are encouraged to take these requirements into consideration when designing a ship with a keel lay date on or after 1 July 2012/2013/2014;

- Builders are to note that ECDIS is required to meet IMO’s performance standard (A.817(19), as amended by MSC 64 (67), MSC. 86 (70) and MSC. 232 (82);

- Backup arrangements for the ECDIS will need to be agreed and approved among owners/flag Administrations (Recognized Organizations).

(Owners/Ship management companies) - As ECDIS will be required for existing ships (at the first survey after the date

specified), owners will be required to make retrofitting arrangements. It is encouraged to take an opportunity of dry-docking, if there is such an opportunity prior to the first survey after the date mentioned in the draft amendments;

- Owners are to ensure supply of the Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) provided by a Hydrographic Authority or its agents for the intended voyages;

- Ship managers are to ensure that appropriate training and familiarization will be incorporated into company’s SMS for the use of ECDIS in accordance with paragraph 6.5 of the ISM Code. Deck officers must be fully familiar with the operation of ECDIS prior to the first voyage after the installation of ECDIS in accordance with paragraph 6.3 of the ISM Code. Due attention is to be paid to the draft SN circular for the Guidance on transitioning from paper chart to ECDIS Navigation given below.

(Flag Administrations & its Recognized Organizations) - Relevant survey guidelines should be prepared, which will include

appropriate back up arrangements & location of ECDIS in case of retrofitting; - ISM auditors are to be made aware of the new requirements and the need

for companies to introduce the corresponding training and familiarisation (Application) – To ships engaged on international voyages only



Type of ships Size limitation

(gross tonnage) New ships (Construction – keel lay base)

Existing ships (Ships not new ships)

Passenger ships 500 or over 1 July 2012 Not later than the 1st SE survey on or after 1 July 2014

Tankers 3,000 or over 1 July 2012 Not later than the 1st SE survey on or after 1 July 2015

50,000 or over 1 July 2013 Not later than the 1st SE survey on or after 1 July 2016

20,000 or over (new ships) 20,000 but less than 50,000 (existing ships)

1 July 2013 Not later than the 1st SE survey on or after 1 July 2017

10,000 or over (new ships) 10,000 but less than 20,000 (existing ships)

1 July 2013 Not later than the 1st SE survey on or after 1 July 2018

Cargo ships other than tankers

3,000 but less than 10,000

1 July 2014 No retrofitting requirements to existing ships less than 10,000 gt

It should be noted that:

- A proposal for arranging the retrofitting deadline for existing ships at dry-docking survey was dismissed at NAV 54, with a view to keeping consistency of retrofitting requirements throughout SOLAS Regulation V/19.

- Transition from paper chart to ECDIS requires careful consideration, especially the familiarization and training of seafarers onboard.

- It should be noted that fitting ECDIS and making the system operational may take hours after installation, in order to make ENC fully updated.

- In retrofitting ECDIS onto the existing ship, due consideration should be made to the available space on the navigational bridge.

- Exemption clause is provided for ships which are scheduled to be taken out of service within two years after the implementation date for existing ships given in the above table. “Two years” will be counted from “the first survey”.

- The IHO observer expressed that there should be enough coverage of ENC as well as its commitment to continued production of paper charts for small ships.

- For High Speed Craft, carriage of ECDIS is mandatory since 1 July 2008 under both the 1994 HSC Code and the 2000 HSC Code. (by MSC. 221 (82) and MSC 222 (82)).

(Adoption/approval of non-mandatory instrument) 1. Draft SN Circular on the application of modular concept to performance standards



The Sub-Committee prepared draft guidelines to develop performance standards for submission to MSC 85. According to the guidelines, any future performance standard should consist of:

- Sensor/source module - Operational/functional module - Interfacing module - System and equipment documentation module.

From the perspective of the manufacturers promoting this concept the benefit is in a consistent definition and description of equipment and system functionality. This should support inter-operability. Implication: There will be consistency in a structure and contents of performance standards of any shipborne equipment. There will be no immediate impact out of the guidelines. Application: to the performance standards, not directly on ships’ structure/equipment.

2. Corrigenda on SN/Circ. 227 concerning AIS Data entry - Impact of resolution

MEPC.118 (52) upon existing AIS shipboard installations MSC 84 noted that, by adoption of MEPC 118 (52), pollution categories of MARPOL Annex II substances were changed from A, B, C and D to X, Y, Z and OS (Other Substances). The NAV Sub-Committee noted that although old and new categories were substantially different in the actual nature of the substances, handling requirements and so on, however, broadly equivalent in its AIS data entry process, i.e., so far a number of categorizations is the same (four), an operator can choose right ID No. for data entry into AIS. Subsequently, the Sub-Committee revised the Annex 2 of SN/Circ.227 and prepared a draft Corrigendum to SN/Circ.227 for approval by MSC 85.

3. Draft SN Circular for the Guidance on transitioning from paper chart to ECDIS

Navigation To assist with the transition from paper chart to ECDIS navigation, a circular was a draft for approval by MSC 85.

Implications: Shipowners and ship managers should pay due attention in order to ensure timely and smooth transition from paper chart to ECDIS. Application: To ships on which ECDIS is required to be installed (see above).

(Documents submitted) MSC 85/11 (Secretariat) – Report of the 54th session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is invited to take action on matters emanating from NAV 54. Action requested of the Committee: The Committee at its eighty-fifth session is invited to consider the following matters emanating from NAV 54 and, in particular, to:

.1 in accordance with resolution A.858(20), adopt:



.1 the proposed new traffic separation scheme “In the approaches to the Port of Thessaloniki” (paragraph 3.26 and annex 1∗);

.2 the proposed three new traffic separation schemes, “North Åland Sea”, and “South Åland Sea” (paragraph 3.27 and annex 1);

.3 the proposed new traffic separation scheme and associated routeing measures “In Liverpool Bay” (paragraph 3.31 and annex 1);

.4 the proposed amendments to the existing traffic separation scheme “In the approach to Boston, Massachusetts” (paragraph 3.32 and annex 1);

.5 the proposed amended traffic separation scheme “Off Land’s End, between Seven Stones and Longships” (paragraph 3.33 and annex 1);

.6 he proposed amended traffic separation scheme “In the approaches to the River Humber” (paragraph 3.35 and annex 1);

.7 the proposed amended traffic separation scheme “At Hatter Barn” (paragraph 3.36 and annex 1);

.8 the proposed new recommendatory seasonal Area to be Avoided “In the Great South Channel” (paragraph 3.37 and annex 2);

.9 the proposed new Area to be Avoided and two new mandatory No Anchoring Areas in the vicinity of the proposed “Excelerate Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge Deepwater Port” (paragraph 3.38 and annex 2);

.10 the proposed new deep-water routes inside the borders of the “North Åland Sea” and “South Åland” TSS (paragraph 3.39 and annex 2);

.11 the proposed new two-way route leading to the “Åland Sea” (paragraph 3.40 and annex 2);

.12 the proposed new Area to Be Avoided (ATBA) “In Liverpool Bay” (paragraph 3.41 and annex 2);

.13 the proposed new ship reporting system for “Off the Coast of Portugal – COPREP” (paragraph 3.43 and annex 3);

.14 the proposed amendments to the existing ship reporting system for the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, “CORAL SHIPREP” (paragraph 3.44 and annex 4);

.2 approve the draft SN circular on Guidelines for the application of the modular concept to performance standards (paragraph 4.17 and annex 5);

.3 adopt the proposed amendments to the General Provisions on Ships’ Routeing (Annexes 1 and 2 of resolution A.572(14), as amended), subject to confirmation by the Assembly (paragraph 5.5 and annex 6);

.4 approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulation V/19 to reflect a new carriage requirement for a bridge navigational watch alarm system, with a view to adoption at its eighty-sixth session (paragraph 6.10 and annex 7);

.5 consider and decide on whether it was supporting the issue of satellite detection of AIS (paragraphs 9.7 to 9.13);

.6 endorse the action of the Sub-Committee in sending a liaison statement to ITU-R WP 5B, copied to IALA and CIRM concerning the issue of satellite detection of AIS (paragraph 9.15 and annex 8);

.7 approve the draft SN circular on corrigenda to SN/Circ.227 on Guidelines for the installation of a shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) relating to the impact of resolution MEPC.118(52) upon existing AIS shipboard installations (paragraph 9.17 and annex 9);

.8 approve the draft liaison statement to ITU, IEC and IALA informing them of the change to hazard or pollutant categories and inviting them to note this in any future revision of their documentation and authorize the Secretariat to convey it to ITU, IEC and IALA (paragraph 9.18 and annex 10);



.9 endorse the need to update the STCW model course on Automatic Identification Systems (Model Course 1.34) and the action of the Sub-Committee in instructing the Secretariat to inform the STW Sub-Committee accordingly (paragraph 9.19);

.10 endorse the outcome of the deliberations with respect to the impact of resolution MEPC.118(52) upon existing AIS shipborne installations and note that the Marine Environment Protection Committee has been informed accordingly (paragraphs 9.4 to 9.6 and 9.17 to 9.20);

.11 note that with respect to the development of a Code of conduct during demonstrations/campaigns against ships on high seas, the Sub-Committee instead agreed to the provisional draft MSC resolution on Assuring safety during demonstrations, protests, or confrontations on the high seas as work in progress and invited the FSI Sub-Committee to consider the text for advice, with the aim of finalization of the text of the draft MSC resolution at NAV 55 (paragraph 10.14 and annex 11);

.12 approve the draft strategy for the development and implementation of e navigation (paragraph 13.20 and annex 12);

.13 approve the draft framework for the implementation process for the e-navigation strategy along with a time-frame for implementation of the proposed e-navigation strategy and request other international organizations to participate in the implementation of e-navigation (paragraph 13.21 and annex 13);

.14 endorse the Sub-Committee’s decision that the Chairmen along with the Secretaries of the COMSAR, NAV and STW Sub-Committees should jointly develop a coordinated approach to implement the proposed e-navigation strategy (paragraph 13.23);

.15 approve the draft amendments to SOLAS regulation V/19 to reflect a mandatory carriage requirement for ECDIS, with a view to adoption at its eighty-sixth session (paragraph 14.31 and annex 14);

.16 approve the draft SN circular on Transitioning from paper chart to electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) navigation (paragraph 14.34 and annex 15);

.17 approve the draft SN circular detailing an amendment to SN/Circ.243 on Guidelines for the presentation of navigational-related symbols, terms and abbreviations relating to a new symbol for the presentation of an AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter (AIS-SART) (paragraph 24.15 and annex 18); and

.18 approve the report in general. MSC 85/11/1 (Secretariat) - Improved satellite detection of AIS The Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation (NAV), at its fifty-fourth session, considered the issue of satellite detection of AIS and agreed to bring the matter to the attention of the Committee in order to get a clear policy direction on this matter.

13. Stability, load lines and fishing vessel safety (Agenda Item 12)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will consider the report of the fifty-first session of the Sub-Committee and take action as indicated in paragraph 2 of document MSC 85/12. Action in respect of the Sub-Committee’s work programme will be taken under agenda item 23. LR position: LR will closely monitor any developments, with special attention to the following:



1. Explanatory notes the SOLAS chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability

regulations The SLF Sub-Committee finalized the explanatory notes to the amendments to SOLAS chapter II-1 (Resolution MSC.216(82)). During the deliberation at the Sub-Committee, including those in the Working Group, a proposal to make those items, which were considered to be essential to maintaining the intended safety standards, mandatory (regulation 4, paragraph 1; regulation 5-1, paragraphs 2, 3 and 4; regulation 7, paragraphs 1 and 2; regulation 7-2, paragraphs 2, 4.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2 and 5.3.1; regulation 7-3, paragraph 2; regulation 9, paragraphs 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9; and regulation 15-1, paragraph 1) was not supported. Implication: To support consistency in applying the explanatory notes to ensure that the safety standards are maintained. Different ways of interpreting the regulations can result in different levels of compliance. Provided that the explanatory notes are followed the same standard will be achieved for all ships. It is not thought that significant changes in design will be required as a result of the new interpretations. Application: The amendments to SOLAS are due to come into effect from 1st January 2009, and will apply to cargo ships over 80 metres in length and to all passenger ships. Cargo ships which comply with subdivision and damage stability regulations in other IMO instruments (Annex I to MARPOL 73/78, except OBO ships with type B freeboards; IBC Code; IGC Code; Offshore supply ships (MSC 235 (82)); Special purpose ships MSC 266 (84); Load line regulation 27 except ships intended for the carriage of deck cargo) are excluded. Such ships will be expected to comply with both the regulations and the relevant parts of the explanatory notes. Lloyd’s Register will apply the explanatory notes, once adopted by MSC 85, unless instructed by flag administrations to do otherwise.

2. Draft MSC Circular on Guidelines for Flooding detection systems

SOLAS regulation II-1/22-1 requires that all passenger ships carrying 36 or more passengers constructed on or after 1 July 2010 are fitted with flooding detection systems for watertight spaces below the bulkhead deck. The guidelines for flooding detection systems were finalized after much discussion and a draft MSC Circular developed for submission to MSC 85. A flooding detection system will be required in all watertight spaces below the bulkhead deck that either has a volume in cubic metres that is more than the ship’s moulded displacement per centimetre immersion at the deepest subdivision draught or has a volume of more than 30 cubic metres whichever is greater. Flood detection sensors will be required to be fitted in accordance with the guidelines. Implication: New ships will require flood detection systems to be fitted which will require audible and visual alarms on the navigation bridge and the safety centre if this is located separately from the navigation bridge. Application: The requirements to fit a flooding detection system will apply to all passenger ships carrying 36 or more passengers constructed on or after 1 July 2010.

3. Early implementation of the revised intact stability code

Background The revised intact stability code (2008 IS Code) is due to come into force for ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010. There is an opinion that the benefits of the



new code should be available earlier than the official date and the Working Group was tasked to draft an appropriate MSC Circular. Discussion and conclusion A draft MSC circular was developed and agreed by the Sub-Committee. The draft circular will be submitted to the MSC 85 for approval. Implications Some flags may take up the option of early implementation. Ship builders and owners should ascertain whether Administrations with which they flag their ships will apply the 2008 IS Code earlier.

(Documents submitted) MSC 85/12 (Secretariat) - Report of the fifty-first session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is invited to take action on matters emanating from SLF 51 Action requested of the Committee:

.1 adopt the draft MSC resolution on Explanatory Notes to the SOLAS chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations (paragraph 3.20 and annex 1)*;

.2 approve the proposed amendments to the footnotes to the revised SOLAS regulations II-1/4.1 and II-1/13.7.6 and request the Secretariat to amend the footnotes in the next consolidated edition of SOLAS (paragraph 3.23);

.3 approve the draft MSC circular on Guidelines for flooding detection systems required by SOLAS regulation II-1/22-1 (paragraph 3.24 and annex 2);

.4 consider the justification for inclusion of a new item on “Revision of SOLAS chapter II-1 subdivision and stability regulations” in the Sub-Committee’s work programme (paragraph 3.25 and annex 3);

.5 approve the draft MSC circular on Early application of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (paragraph 4.24 and annex 4);

.6 approve the change of the present title of the item on “Revision of the Intact Stability Code” to “Development of new generation intact stability criteria”, reflecting the Sub-Committee’s current work on the subject (paragraph 4.26);

.7 note that the Sub-Committee, with regard to the impact of small pleasure and fishing craft on the marine environment, agreed that in view of a minimal expertise in environmental matters in the Sub-Committee, relevant environmental issues should be addressed by the MEPC, in consultation with other UN agencies and non-governmental organizations (paragraph 5.26);

.8 endorse the Sub-Committee’s course of action regarding the development of the Agreement on the implementation of the 1993 Torremolinos Protocol, noting, in particular, that the Sub-Committee agreed that the Secretariat should initiate a consultation process with States, on the basis of the questionnaire developed by the Sub-Committee, and also agreed to the Roadmap towards entry into force of the 1993 Torremolinos Protocol (paragraphs 5.27 to 5.30 and annex 5);

.9 note the outcome of the Sub-Committee’s consideration on development of options to improve effect on ship design and safety of the 1969 TM Convention, in particular with regard to the incorporation of the tacit acceptance procedure for amendments in the Convention (paragraphs 6.5 to 6.13);.

.10 note the Sub-Committee’s outcome on the Guidelines for uniform operating limitations on high-speed craft, in particular that the work on the item has been completed (paragraphs 7.5 and 7.6);

.11 note that the Sub-Committee, with regard to the development of the Guidelines for drainage systems in closed vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category



spaces, agreed to the specifications for the drainage capacity and the scupper grating construction, for referral to FP 53 for coordination purpose, and considered the work on the item completed (paragraphs 12.3 and 12.4);

.12 note that the Sub-Committee, with regard to the Committee’s instruction to identify those non-mandatory instruments for which information on their implementation should be collected, supported, in general, the development of a GISIS module on non-mandatory instruments and recommendations to be kept updated by the Secretariat (paragraph 16.4);

.13 note the Sub-Committee’s opinion that, in respect of safe gap that arises for ships built under the provisions of the 1988 LL Protocol versus ships built to the 1966 LL Convention, it would be for Member States to take appropriate action to address the problem, and decide as appropriate (paragraph 16.6);

.14 note the Sub-Committee’s consideration regarding ambiguities in regulation 24(4) of the 1988 LL Protocol, relating to minimum freeing port area calculations on vessels with open superstructures, in particular IACS’s intention to submit relevant information to the Committee (paragraphs 16.8 and 16.9); and

.15 approve the report in general.

14. Dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers (Agenda Item 13)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will be invited to consider urgent matters emanating from the thirteenth session of the Sub-Committee. LR position: LR will pay particular attention to the following items: 1. Proposed text of SOLAS & 2000 HSC Code amendments (already approved by MSC

84) As requested by the MSC 84, the DSC Sub-Committee reviewed the text approved by MSC 84, with a view to providing comments to MSC 85. The Sub-Committee noted some typos in the text produced by MSC 84. - SOLAS Regulation II-2/19 With regards to footnotes 20 and 21 under table 19.3, while FP 52 deleted these footnotes, which was endorsed by MSC 84, the Sub-Committee agreed that they should be re-inserted in order to be consistent with the footnote 16 for class 5.2 and to avoid any misinterpretation regarding cargoes, for which underdeck stowage is prohibited in the IMDG code. - Chapter 7 of 2000 HSC Code Existing Note 1 to table 7.17-1 has been revised to clarify an application of requirements for the Class 4 and 5.1 carriage of dangerous goods by identifying requirements for solid cargoes and liquid cargoes. Similar to the above re-insertion on the footnote for SOLAS Regulation 19, footnotes 17 and 18 under table 7.17-3 of the 2000 HSC code were also agreed for re-insertion. Footnotes 9 and 10 under table 7.17-3 were also inserted.

2. The proposed modifications to the IMSBC Code With amendments to the SOLAS Convention, the BC code (Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargo) will be mandatory as the new IMSBC Code (International Maritime



Solid Bulk Cargoes Code). At MSC 84 (May 2008) it was decided to implement the new revised mandatory BC Code (IMSBC Code) voluntarily from 1 January 2009, and it is expected that the mandatory application date is to be 1 January 2011. It is anticipated that the Code will be formally adopted at MSC 85 (November/December 2008). The DSC Sub-Committee considered the report of the correspondence group which has been instructed to finalize draft schedules for DRI (A), DRI (B), DRI (C) and coal, and to consider other proposals on amendments to the Code. The Sub-Committee, at this session, addressed the following issues in finalizing the IMSBC Code. (Future amendments procedure for the IMSBC code) The IMSBC code will be revised every two years in order to be aligned with the IMDG Code. The Secretariat of IMO proposed an amendment procedure that is similar to that for the IMDG Code,

(Schedules for the carriage of DRI (Direct Reduced Iron)) DRI generates hydrogen gas and generates heat. It is also very corrosive. In the past, there were reported cases of explosions of bulk carriers, including cases of loss of a ship with lives of the crew. In the course of deliberation, the Sub-Committee recognized the significance of the incident, as well as the fact that ventilation is not possible, without sucking humid air into cargo hold during rough sea conditions, which will further accelerate generation of hydrogen gas and heat from DRI. While majority who expressed opinions were for the introduction of inerting requirements for the carriage of DRI C, a delegation expressed that mechanical ventilation should prevent concentrations of hydrogen gas. Concerns over the inerting methods were also expressed, such as prevention of over-pressure that may damage ships’ structure, gas-freeing procedure and so on. Lengthy discussions took place at the previous session of the Sub-Committee and at this session in the plenary, however, it could not conclude whether to pursue inerting or allow mechanical ventilation. Therefore, the decision was left to be discussed during the Working Group. The Sub-Committee, after reviewing the discussion that took place in the Working Group, finally agreed that:

- DRI A must be carried under surface ventilation (either mechanical or natural); - DRI B and DRI C must be carried under inerted atmosphere.

(Carriage of coal) There was a document stating a need for clarifying “hot area” given in the schedule for coal, which prohibits carriage of coal in a cargo hold adjacent to the hot area. However, the document was withdrawn as the Sub-Committee considered that further careful ramification would be necessary. The Sub-Committee will re-visit this issue at a future session.



With regards to carriages of coal in a ship with self un-loader, the Sub-Committee, recalled the discussion in the past and introduced a new definition of “self unloading” as follows:

A gravity fed self-unloading bulk carrier means a vessel that has gravity fed systems from the bottom of cargo holds, using gates that may be opened or closed to feed the cargo onto conveyor belts, such belts run in fore and aft direction underneath the holds, from there the cargo is carried by means of conveyor systems to the deck and discharged onto shore with a self-unloading boom that can extend over the shore and has a conveyor belt. (Keep the original as this is an extract of the text prepared by IMO) This is not applicable for the vessels with unloading systems such as cranes and grabs.

(Survey and Certification) A member supported by another member expressed concerns over the lack of survey and certification scheme in the current text of the draft IMSBC Code. These members were of the opinion that this issue should be addressed at the earliest opportunity. (Schedules for wood pellets and other wood products) The Sub-Committee, while amending a schedule for the carriage of wood pellets, having considered a report on the fatal accident caused by an oxygen deficient atmosphere on bulk carriers discharging wood pellets and other information provided, agreed to propose a new work programme to discuss this matter further. Schedules for the carriage of pulp wood and timber will be discussed at DSC 14. (Classification of formed solid sulphur) Formed solid sulphur is a bi-product that comes out from refinery process. It was proposed to produce a separate schedule for formed solid sulphur. The Sub-Committee recalled that at DSC 12, in principle, the Sub-Committee agreed to develop a separate schedule for formed solid sulphur. While such inclusion of a new schedule is generally supported, various concerns were expressed with regard to its content. The Sub-Committee recalling that at DSC 12 the Sub-Committee agreed to classify formed solid sulphur as group C in the plenary, the Working Group could not complete the review on this aspect. After exhaustive discussion in the Working Group, the Sub-Committee prepared a new schedule for the carriage of formed solid sulphur. (Implication) LR observes that implementation of the BC Code on 1 January 2009 (even on a voluntary basis) is quite challenging owing to the following reasons:

- The final text of the code (that will be produced after the final adoption of the code in December) will not be available until February 2009 - consequently any verification done prior to the release of the text could subsequently be found not complete or incorrect;

- There are numbers of technical clarifications necessary prior to the implementation (even on a voluntary basis);



- If a port (or terminal) requires a certificate prior to the port entry, ship will need to undergo a survey. In carrying out such a survey, sufficient lee-time will be required for

o Preparing survey instructions on the RO’s (Recognized Organization) side; and

o Preparing and scheduling a survey on the owner’s side - Noting that the current BC code has been implemented under the initiatives

of ports (terminals), as a condition for unloading & loading, LR is concerned that there could be problems if ports (terminals) implement the code from 1 January 2009.

- The current draft of IMSBC code does not presently cover survey and certification. Lloyd's Register is concerned that if each RO/Flag State/port (terminal) uses different formats of certificates.

Application: To ships carrying bulk cargoes, other than grain, i.e. bulk carriers, general cargo ships and multi-purpose ships that carry bulk cargoes regardless of tonnage, engaged on international voyages.

(Documents submitted) MSC 85/13 (Secretariat) - Urgent matters emanating from the thirteenth session of the Sub-Committee The Committee is invited to take action on urgent matters emanating from DSC 13 and, in particular, to:

1. consider the draft amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 and the 2000 HSC Code, concerning the application of requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods and take action as appropriate (MSC 85/3/11) (paragraph 3.9 and annexes 1 and 2 respectively)∗;

2. consider the justification for inclusion of a new item on “Amendment to MARPOL Annex III” in the Sub-Committee’s work programme (paragraph 3.16 and annex 3);

3. consider the justification for inclusion of a new item on “Amendments to the Recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships” (resolution A.864(20)) (paragraph 4.13 and annex 4);

4. consider the proposed modifications to the IMSBC Code with a view to adoption along with the draft IMSBC Code (MSC 85/3/10) (paragraph 4.17 and annex 5); and

5. approve two meetings of the Editorial and Technical Group in 2009, with the first meeting in April or May and the second meeting back-to-back with DSC 14 (paragraph 16.8).

MSC 85/13/1 (Secretariat) - Text of the IMDG Code freely downloadable from the Internet The Committee is invited to consider issues relevant to the text of the IMDG Code freely downloadable from the Internet and to take appropriate action.

15. Technical assistance sub-programme in maritime safety and security (Agenda Item 14)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will be informed of:



.1 developments concerning safety- and security-related technical co-operation activities of the Organization’s Integrated Technical Co-operation Programme and any relevant future projects planned (MSC 85/14);

.2 technical co-operation in the domestic ferry safety pilot project (MSC 85/14/1); and

.3 developments in the IMO model course programme (MSC 85/14/2), and any other TC-related matters the Secretariat will bring to its attention, and will be invited to take action as appropriate.

LR position: To note. Implications: Inter-government co-operation Application: Not to ship (Documents submitted) MSC 85/14 (Secretariat) - Technical co-operation activities relating to maritime safety, security and facilitation of maritime traffic This document provides information on technical co-operation activities relating to safety, security and facilitation of maritime traffic MSC 85/14/1 (Secretariat) - Technical co-operation on domestic ferry safety This document provides information on the progress made in developing a pilot project on the safety of domestic ferries in Bangladesh MSC 85/14/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Thematic priorities for the ITCP for 2010-2011 This document invites the Committee to consider and agree the safety and security-related thematic priorities for inclusion in the ITCP covering the 2010-2011 biennium. MSC 85/14/2 (Secretariat) - Periodical report on model courses This document provides an overview of the work done on the model course project since MSC 84.

16. Capacity-building for the implementation of new measures (Agenda Item 15)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will recall that at its eighty-third session, having considered document MSC 83/18/1 (South Africa) it had agreed that, as a matter of policy, the Committee must insert a criteria in its method of work requiring that Member States and organizations with observer status, when proposing development of new instruments or proposing amendment to existing instruments, identify capacity implications. The matter was further discussed at A25 and MSC 84. Subsequently, the majority of the Committee agreed, in principle, to the draft amendments to the Guidelines, subject to further consideration at MSC 85, and the Committee established a correspondence



group under the co-ordination of South Africa∗, with the terms of reference contained in paragraph 14.7 of document MSC 84/24 and instructed the group to report to MSC 85. The Committee will consider:

.1 the report of the Correspondence Group on the review of draft amendments on capacity-building to the Committees. Guidelines and their implementation (MSC 85/15/1); and

.2 any relevant submissions by Governments and international organizations, regarding capacity-building-related issues.

LR position: To note. Implications: No immediate impact on ship operation or design. Application: N/A. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/15 (Secretariat) This document provides background information to assist the Committee in the consideration of capacity-building for the implementation of new measures. MSC 85/15/1 (South Africa) - Report of the Correspondence Group This document contains the report of the Correspondence Group, established at MSC 84, to consider means to give effect to resolution A.998(25) on the need for capacity-building for the development and implementation of new, and amendments to, existing instruments. Action requested of the Committee The Committee is invited to note the progress of the Correspondence Group and:

.1 authorize continuation of the work of the Group and encourage greater participation of countries in the work of the Group to report to MSC 86; and

.2 establish a working group on capacity-building at MSC 86 to finalize the work of the Correspondence Group.

17. Role of the human element (Agenda Item 16)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will consider any relevant submissions by Governments and international organizations, regarding human element-related issues. LR position: Human Element is very important to the work of LR. However, it is envisaged that no substantial discussion will be taken place at this session. Implications: No particular impact is envisaged on ship design/operation at this session. Application: Not Applicable. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/16 (Secretariat) - ILO proposal for inter-secretariat consultations on the possible common areas of the human element to be discussed by ILO and IMO



This document provides information on the request received from the International Labour Office to hold inter-secretariat consultations regarding the possible common areas of the human element to be discussed by ILO and IMO. Recently, ILO has suggested that the Secretariats of IMO and ILO should hold inter-secretariat consultations on the possible common areas of the human element which could be discussed by ILO and IMO and a possible mechanism for such discussions. The outcome of such consultations should be provided to MSC and MEPC as the basis for further consideration at their future sessions.

18. Formal safety assessment (Agenda Item 17)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will consider the outcome of MEPC 58 (MSC 85/2/2) on the item and any relevant submissions by Governments and international organizations regarding formal safety assessment-related matters and take action as appropriate. LR position: To monitor the discussion. Implications: No substantial decision on the particular ship design/operation requirements will be made under this agenda item. Application: N/A. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/17 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MSC 84 on matters related to formal safety assessment (FSA) This document provides the outcome of MSC 84 on matters related to formal safety assessment. Furthermore, the Committee, recognizing that, at MSC 85, there would be an outcome of MEPC 58 regarding environmental risk acceptance criteria and submissions related to the review of FSA studies, agreed to retain the item in the provisional agenda for MSC 85, and encouraged Member Governments and international organizations to submit, to MSC 85, proposals and comments on matters related to the review of the FSA studies and arrangements for the FSA Experts Group. MSC 85/17/1 (Denmark) – FSA – Cruise ships This document reports on the FSA study on cruise ships carried out within the research project SAFEDOR. The FSA study on cruise ships demonstrated that:

.1 the safety level of cruise ships lies within the ALARP region;

.2 the risk level is dominated by collision and grounding scenarios with low frequencies, but potentially with a large number of fatalities; and

.3 some identified risk-control options were found to be cost effective according to the cost-effectiveness criteria in MSC 83/INF.2 for a specific example cruise ship design used in the study.

The FSA study indicates that the following area should be further examined with a view to possibly introducing the relevant legislation:

.1 implementation of guidelines for Bridge Resource Management (BRM). In addition, the following risk-control options were shown to be effective in this particular design study and may warrant further investigation:



.1 improved bridge design (above SOLAS);

.2 ECDIS - Electronic Chart Display and Information System;

.3 increased Simulator Training for Navigators; and

.4 improve the damage stability (described in resolution MSC.194(80)). MSC 85/17/2 (Denmark) - FSA – RoPax ships This document reports on the FSA study on RoPax ships carried out within the research project SAFEDOR. The FSA study on RoPax ships demonstrated that:

.1 the safety level of RoPax ships lie within the ALARP region;

.2 he risk level is dominated by collision and grounding-related flooding; and

.3 some identified risk control options were found to be cost-effective according to the cost-effectiveness criteria in MSC 83/INF.2.

The following risk control options were found to be cost-effective, in order of importance:

.1 improved damage stability and survivability after flooding, in particular to avoid rapid capsize;

.2 all measures aimed at improving navigational safety not requiring additional manning levels. Risk-based maintenance of navigational systems;

.3 improved fire prevention and protection; and

.4 improved evacuation arrangements. Based on the FSA study reported in document MSC 85/INF.3, the following recommendations may be proposed to be made mandatory IMO requirements for the RoPax fleet:

.1 measures to improve the damage stability for RoPax vessels to levels consistent with current cost-effectiveness criteria and commensurate with the specialized operation of these ships. For the range of ships analysed, it was found that CAF values associated with the introduction of measures to improve survivability in flooded condition would be well below the current cost-effectiveness criterion (US$ 3 million), even for pessimistic assumptions of marginal costs; and

.2 all measures aimed at improving navigation safety, not requiring additional manning levels; they are all well below the US$ 3 million cost-effectiveness criterion.

MSC 85/17/3 (Secretariat) – Outcome of MEPC 58 This document reports on the outcome of MEPC 58 on matters related to formal safety assessment. The following is the agreement at MEPC 58 after reviewing the discussion of the informal group: .1 the group concurred with the approach proposed in section 4 of the annex to

document MEPC 58/17, which would be simplified further if a volume-based approach was followed; and

.2 the group noted, however, that it was important to show both environmental and safety criteria in the cost-benefit analysis (CBA), so that a complete picture could be formed.

MSC 85/INF.2 (Denmark) - FSA – Cruise ships - Details of the Formal Safety Assessment This document is related to document MSC 85/17/1 entitled “FSA - Cruise ships” and contains further details of the FSA study. MSC 85/INF.3 (Denmark) - FSA – RoPax ships - Details of the Formal Safety Assessment



This document is related to document MSC 85/17/2 entitled “FSA – RoPax ships” and contains further details of the FSA study.

19. Piracy and armed robbery against ships (Agenda Item 18)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: Pursuant to the Committee’s decisions at its sixty-fifth and sixth-sixth sessions, reports on piracy and armed robbery against ships received thereafter are circulated as MSC circulars on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Based on such reports, the Committee will consider reports (MSC 85/18) on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships reported to the Organization since the Committee’s eighty-fourth session, together with a regional analysis and such other relevant information as may be provided, including information on action taken by coastal States; and to take action as appropriate. The Committee will be further invited to consider:

.1 developments, if any, concerning technical assistance provided to countries under the Organization’s anti-piracy project; and

.2 the report of the Correspondence Group on the review and updating of MSC/Circ.622/Rev.1, MSC/Circ.623/Rev.3 and resolution A.922(22) (MSC 85/18/1).

LR position: To note. Implications: Piracy is one of the biggest concerns of the shipping community today. Any outcome, especially operational measures, may affect operation of a ship, including SMS established under the ISM Code and Ship Security Plan required by the ISPS Code. Application: To operation of ships. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/18 (Secretariat) - Quarterly and monthly reports This document reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships reported to have occurred in the first three quarters of 2008. Action requested of the Committee The Committee is invited to note the information provided and take action as appropriate. MSC 85/18/1 (Denmark, as Co-ordinator of the Correspondence Group) - Interim report of the Correspondence Group on Review and Updating of MSC/Circ.622/Rev.1, MSC/Circ.623/Rev.3 and Resolution A.922(22) This document reports on the work done so far by the correspondence Group. Action requested of the Committee The Committee is invited to:

.1 note the interim report of the correspondence group on the review and updating of MSC/Circ.622/Rev.1, MSC/Circ.623/Rev.3 and resolution A.922(22); including the need for the continuation of the correspondence group in accordance with its terms of reference;

.2 give any instructions to the correspondence group on work done so far in light of the current situation off the Coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden; and

.3 request the correspondence group to submit its final report to MSC 86.



MSC 85/18/2 (Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Myanmar, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam and the Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP-ISC)) - Proposed addendum to MSC/Circ.622/Rev.1 and MSC/Circ.623/Rev.3 This document is a proposal by the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) and those Contracting Parties to the ReCAAP to insert an addendum to MSC/Circ.622/Rev.1 and MSC/Circ.623/Rev.3, to reflect the existing enhanced information sharing process for incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia.

20. General cargo ship safety (Agenda Item 19)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will consider any relevant submissions by Governments and international organizations on the item and take action as appropriate. It should be noted that this agenda item is relevant to the discussion on the definition of bulk carrier. There is no Working Group planned for this item at this session. Thus, it would be just exchanges of opinions and information. LR position: To monitor the discussion Implications: While it could affect design, survey and operation of general cargo ships, no concrete decisions/proposals were made so far. Application: Not decided at present. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/19 (Secretariat) - Outcome of MSC 84 This document reports on the outcome of MSC 84 related to general cargo ship safety. In principle, MSC 84 agreed that:

1. there was an urgent need to consider the safety of general cargo ships, taking into account the current safety level of these types of ships and the documents submitted to date on the matter;

2. more detailed casualty information on the cause of accidents involving general cargo ships was needed to progress the matter, including the outcome of any related studies;

3. the definition of the terms “bulk carrier” and “general cargo ship” are interrelated and therefore any outcome of discussion on the definition of “bulk carrier” under the provisions of the SOLAS Convention should be taken into account in the discussion of the definition of “general cargo ship”; and

4. any FSA studies submitted on the matter should first be reviewed by the FSA Group of Experts before establishing a working group on general cargo ship safety.

MSC 85/19/1 (Germany, Norway and IACS) - Formal Safety Assessment – Preparatory Step This document reports on the initial steps of an FSA study on General Cargo Ships relating to analysis of casualty data.



MSC 85/19/2 (Republic of Korea) - Identification of problem areas for general cargo ships This document, in response to the invitation by MSC 84, provides further information on general cargo ship safety to facilitate the identification of the problem areas for such ships. The purpose of this document is to recommend that a working group be established to consider the outcome of the results of the study carried out by the Republic of Korea and in particular to:

1. carry out an FSA study to identify accident frequency, risk levels, the causes and to recommend the risk control options;

2. collect more information on the general features of general cargo ships in order to find appropriateness in design of its features, especially on the number of cargo holds/compartments, cargo carriage pattern of general cargo ships (especially multi-purpose general cargo ships) including the use of its own cargo gears to load/discharge the heavy and lengthy cargo, if experienced any side hull damage during cargo loading;

3. agree on the high risk level of general cargo ships due to their general features of less compartments, poor maintenance because of their short voyage pattern and cargo carriage, especially of alternate loading of light cargoes and heavy cargoes, and to develop safety measures;

4. agree on the assumption that flooding in the hold is the main cause of foundering to totally lost, and to identify what is the main cause of foundering in hold of general cargo ships and what safety measures to prevent such foundering should be taken; and

5. consider the need of applying an ESP program on general cargo ships.

21. Implementation of instruments and related matters (Agenda Item 20)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will note information to be provided by the Secretariat on the status of conventions and other mandatory safety- and security-related instruments and take appropriate action on any relevant issues which may be brought to its attention. The Committee will also be invited to review the outcome of the consideration of the comprehensive list of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other non-mandatory instruments by Sub-Committees, and decide as appropriate. LR position: To note Implications: Information on the current status and a list of conventions is useful but there is no impact to the ship design/operation coming out from this agenda item, except for the Interpretation proposed by IACS (MSC 85/20/1) Application: Up to the decision of the Committee. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/20 (Secretariat) - Conventions and codes/recommendations



This document provides information on the status of mandatory safety- and security-related IMO instruments and the proposed new data scheme to be developed on the status of implementation of non-mandatory IMO instruments. MSC 85/20/1 (International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)) - Measurement of distances This document advises the Committee about IACS Unified Interpretations on the measurement of distances referred to in IMO instruments. MSC 85/INF.6 (Secretariat) - Conventions and codes/recommendations This document provides information on the status of mandatory safety- and security-related IMO instruments and the list of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other non-mandatory instruments.

22. Relations with other organisations (Agenda Item 21)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will be informed of:

.1 decisions taken by the Council at its one hundredth and one hundred and first sessions relating to applications for granting consultative status to interested international non-governmental organizations (MSC 85/21);

.2 the outcome of United Nations inter-agency meetings on the treatment of persons rescued at sea (MSC 85/21/1); and

.3 matters of significance concerning relations with other organizations, which are relevant to the work of the Committee.

LR position: To note. Implications: No impact on ship design/operation. Application: N/A. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/21 (Secretariat) - Applications for consultative status This document reports on decisions of C 100 concerning applications for consultative status and related matters Action requested of the Committee The Committee is invited to:

.1 consider the applications for consultative status submitted by HBIA, MBA, WSC and NACE International as set out in document C 100/15(d), annexes 1, 3, 4 and 5 and IAASP as set out in annex to document C 100/15(d)/Add.1, respectively; and

.2 advise the Council accordingly.

23. Application of the Committee’s Guidelines (Agenda Item 22)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will consider any relevant submissions by Governments made under this agenda item, and take appropriate action.



LR position: To note. Implications: No implication to ship design/operation. Application: N/A. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/22 (Secretariat) – Application of the Committee’s Guidelines This document provides background information to assist the Committee in the consideration of issues relating to the Committee’s Guidelines.

24. Work Programme (Agenda Item 23)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will consider:

.1 the work programmes of the sub-committees and provisional agendas for their forthcoming sessions, on the basis of recommendations and proposals made by the sub-committees (MSC 85/23 and addenda) and Member Governments and international organizations; and

.2 the approval of such intersessional meetings as may be proposed, and will be informed of the date of its next session.

LR position: Monitor the discussion, and where a new high profile work item is included in the work programme, LR will actively monitor the future discussions by the relevant Sub-Committee(s). Implications: There will be no immediate impact on ship’s design/operation out of this agenda, until agreed task is completed, Application: N/A. (Documents submitted) MSC 85/23 (Secretariat) - Work programmes of the BLG, FP, FSI, COMSAR, NAV, DE, SLF and STW Sub-Committees and provisional agendas for their forthcoming sessions This document contains the work programmes of the BLG, FP, FSI, COMSAR, NAV, DE, SLF and STW Sub-Committees and provisional agendas for their forthcoming sessions MSC 85/23/Add.1 (Secretariat) - Work programme of the DSC Sub-Committee and provisional agenda for DSC 14 This document contains the proposed revised work programme of the DSC Sub-Committee and provisional agenda for DSC 14. The DSC Sub-Committee proposes the following new work programme: - AMENDMENTS TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENTERING ENCLOSED SPACES

ABOARD SHIPS (RESOLUTION A.864(20)) MSC 85/23/1 (the United Kingdom) - Subdivision standards for cargo ships A review of the application of standards deemed equivalent to part B-1 of SOLAS is proposed.



MSC 85/23/2 (Sweden) - Approval of fire-extinguishing system This document proposes to expand an existing work programme item on the Sub-Committee on Fire Protection (FP) to include development of guidance on the method to determine the No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) and Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level (LOAEL) values mentioned in MSC/Circ.848, annex, paragraph 6. MSC 85/23/3 (China) - Requirements on fire integrity of boundary bulkheads and decks of ro-ro spaces for passenger ships carrying no more than 36 passengers and cargo ships This document proposes to amend the requirement on fire integrity of boundary bulkheads and decks of ro-ro spaces for passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and cargo ships. MSC 85/23/4 (Germany and IMCA) - Proposal for the development of a new Code covering Offshore Construction Support Vessels There is a growing need for support by specialist vessels for offshore construction operations mainly connected with the oil industry but also now including offshore wind farms, wave and tidal power stations. Vessels engaged in such services frequently need to carry more than 12 offshore support personnel. This document suggests that there is a need for clarification of issues arising from the classification of these vessels and for determining whether a safety code for Offshore Construction Support Vessels needs to be developed and, if so, for the drafting of such a Code. MSC 85/23/5 (Japan) - Sub-Committee on Fire Protection - Cargo spaces for hydrogen vehicles and natural gas vehicles This document proposes a new work programme item for the Sub-Committee on Fire Protection to develop appropriate safety provisions for ships carrying hydrogen vehicles and compressed natural gas vehicles. MSC 85/23/6 + Corr. 1 (India) - Proposal for mandatory accommodation for training berths on all new ships This document proposes a new work programme item for the SLF Sub-Committee for mandatory accommodation for training berths on all new ships, with a target completion date of 2010. MSC 85/23/7 (the Republic of Korea and IACS) – Application of SOLAS, MARPOL and Load Line requirements to major conversions of oil tankers In response to the invite of the fifty-first session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Equipment, this document proposes a new work programme item for the Sub-Committee to develop interpretations on the extent of the application of the SOLAS, MARPOL and Load Line Conventions to major conversions of oil tankers in a holistic manner. MSC 85/23/8 (the Chairmen of the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee) - Activities, priorities and plan of meeting weeks of the Committees and their subsidiary bodies This document contains the MSC and MEPC Chairmen’s proposals on activities, priorities and meetings of the two Committees and their subsidiary bodies for the biennium 2010-2011. MSC 85/23/9 (Secretariat) - Status of the Sub-Committee’s planned outputs for the 2008-2009 biennium



This document provides information concerning the status of the Sub-Committees’ outputs for the 2008-2009 biennium, with reference to those listed in resolution A.990 (25).

25. Any other business (Agenda Item 25)

Executive synopsis on this agenda item Background: The Committee will consider:

.1 information on developments on GISIS (MSC 85/25); and

.2 any submissions which may be received under this agenda item, and take appropriate action.

LR position: LR will note the discussion. Implications: It is envisaged that no particular conclusion will be made out of this agenda at this session which may affect ship’s design/operation. Application: N/A (Documents submitted) MSC 85/25 (Secretariat) - Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) This document informs the Committee of the status of the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS). MSC 85/25/1 (the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)) - Enhanced recruitment of merchant ships to the WMO Voluntary Observing Ships’ scheme This document contains a proposal from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for the re-issue of an MSC circular relating to the WMO Voluntary Observing Ships’ (VOS) scheme. MSC 85/25/2 (Secretariat) - IMO/IACS co-operation on the IACS Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS) This document reports on the development of the IACS Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS) so far as it concerns the participation agreements between IMO and IACS. MSC 85/INF.4 (OCIMF) - OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines 3rd Edition (MEG3) OCIMF has published the comprehensively revised 3rd edition of Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG3). It is important that tanker owners and operators, ship designers and ship builders, terminal designers and operators are aware of changes in these guidelines. It should also be noted that numerous aspects of the guidance including many best practices set forth for tankers and tanker terminals are equally applicable to other types of ships and marine terminals. MSC 85/INF.5 (OCIMF, INTERTANKO and SIGTTO) - Survival Craft Best Practice Guidance The purpose of this document is to introduce the best practice guidance booklet “Survival Craft, A Seafarers Guide” which has been developed to address the concerns of the sponsors membership regarding continuing incidents involving survival craft resulting in injury or fatality of seafarers.



MSC 85/INF.7 (IMSO) - Performance review and audit of the LRIT system This document provides information on the Scale of Charges that will be levied by IMSO for performing functions of the LRIT Coordinator. The actual charges approved by the IMSO Assembly are in annex 1. The illustrative IMSO LRIT budget for 2009, with assumptions on which it is based, is in annex 2.



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