IMO MSC 95 Summary Report London, 3 to 12 June 2015 BUREAU VERITAS Marine & Offshore Division Compliance & Regulations

Introduction MSC 95 IMO committee 2. Revision of SOLAS chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations * MSC 95 IMO committee The Committee on Maritime Safety held its sixty height session from 3 to 12 June 2015. Scope of the summary report The scope of this summary report is to provide information on the developments in IMO. It is to be noted that the information included herein are proposals adopted or approved by the majority of countries. Next MSC Meetings MSC 96 has been scheduled to be held from 11 to 20 May 2016 and MSC 97 has been tentatively scheduled to be held in November 2016. Contents Introduction The IGF Code Amendments to mandatory instruments Maritime security Goal-based new ship construction standards Passenger ships Ship Design and Construction Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue Ship Systems and Equipment

MSC 95 – The IGF Code Adoption of the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) (Resolution MSC.391(95)) (entry into force 01/01/2017) Latest technical improvements for ships meeting all the prescriptive requirements for natural gas fuel (part A-1 of the draft IGF Code), the risk assessment need only be conducted where explicitly required in part A-1 Modifications to 6.4.9.5.2 to clarify the load assumptions for the structural design of anti-flotation chocks fuel tank temperature monitoring from a safe location using three temperature measuring devices at each fuel tank to detect fuel stratification Deletion of 6.7.3.1.1.3, related to fuel stratification and rollover clarify the protective distances for fuel tanks fitted below the main deck with regard to passenger ships, as proposed by MSC 95/3/16 Additional information Please refer to MSC 95/WP.7

MSC 95 – The IGF Code Application to Gas Carriers The IGF Code should not apply to gas carriers in addition to the IGC Code, i.e. not apply to: ".1 gas carriers using their cargo as low-flashpoint fuel; or .2 gas carriers using low-flashpoint gaseous fuels other than their cargo, provided that the low-flashpoint fuel storage and distribution systems design and arrangements comply with the requirements of the lGC Code for gas as cargo. “ Related adoptions amendments to SOLAS chapter II-1, in conjunction with amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2, to make the IGF Code mandatory (entry into force 01/01/2017); amendments to the 1978 STCW Convention (to take into account the new IGF Code) (entry into force 01/01/2017); amendments to part A of the STCW Code (to take into account the new IGF Code) (entry into force 01/01/2017); STCW.6 circular on Amendments to part B of the STCW Code; STCW.7 circular on Amendments to the Interim guidance on training for seafarers on ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels Additional information Please refer to MSC 95/WP.6

MS 95 - Amendments to Mandatory Instruments Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention (entry into force 01/01/2017) Regulation II-2/20 allowing for alternatives to the prescriptive ventilation rates in ro-ro spaces on the basis of an air quality control system, complying with MSC/Circ.1515, Regulations II-2/4 & 11 to clarify the provisions relating to the secondary means of venting cargo tanks, noting that the proper and effective design, installation and operation of a secondary means of venting cargo tanks is critical to the safety of the vessel and those on board. In general terms, the proposal will require new tankers to install full flow P/V-valves on each cargo tank in order to ensure adequate safety against over- and under-pressure in the event a cargo tank isolation valve is damaged or inadvertently closed. Additional information Please refer to MSC 95/WP.6

MS 95 - Amendments to Mandatory Instruments Amendments to the IMSBC Code - updating references, - improving requirements for cargoes which may liquefy, - adding new schedules, including amendments related to HME substances (of a recommendatory nature), to include relevant data in the cargo information form of concerned cargo, as a consequence of Annex V of MARPOL Approval of related circulars: cargoes for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system may be exempted or for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is ineffective Guidelines for developing and approving procedures for sampling, testing and controlling the moisture content for solid bulk cargoes which may liquefy Additional information Please refer to MSC 95/WP.6

MSC 95 - Maritime Security The Committee . approved the MSC Circular on Best Management Practices for Protection against Somalia Based Piracy . approved the revised MSC.1/Circ.1333 incorporating a provision on the establishment of a National point of contact for communication of information on piracy and armed robbery to the Organization . approved the revised MSC.1/Circ.1406/Rev.2 which includes amendments related to certification of PMSC after publication of International Standard ISO 28007 Additional information Please refer to MSC 95/WP.8

MSC 95 - Goal-based new ship construction standards The Committee . approved the revised Generic guidelines for developing IMO goal-based standards and associated draft MSC circular, which will be disseminated as MSC.1/Circ.1394/Rev.1; . agreed on the new future work plan for SSE Sub-Committee on the development of functional requirements of SOLAS chapter III as follows: . noted the progress on the draft Interim guidelines for development and application of IMO goal-based standards safety-level approach and invited Member Governments and international organizations to submit concrete GBS-SLA examples on SOLAS chapter III and comments and proposals on the draft Interim guidelines to MSC 96. Additional information Please refer to MSC 95/WP.9

MSC 95 – Passenger ships Watertight doors draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-1/22 on watertight doors (Deletion of SOLAS regulation II-1/22.4, allowing certain watertight doors to remain open during navigation), as part of the package of amendments for the damaged stability of passenger ships, still considered by SDC; Guidance for watertight doors on passenger ships which may be opened during navigation (MSC.1/Circ.1506) Evacuation analysis draft amendments to SOLAS regulation II-2/13 on evacuation analysis ( would also apply to passenger ships other than ro-ro passenger ships, carrying more than 36 passengers) Sprinkler systems Revised guidelines for the maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances (MSC.1/Circ.1516)

MSC 95 – Ship Design and Construction (SDC) The Committee: adopted amendments to chapter 6 of part B of the 2008 IS Code, regarding ice accretion on cargo ships carrying timber deck cargoes approved draft amendments to the introduction of the 2008 IS Code regarding vessels engaged in anchor-handling operations approved, in principle, draft amendments to part B of the 2008 IS Code regarding vessels engaged in anchor-handling operations adopted amendments to the Guidelines for the application of plastic pipes on ships (resolution A.753(18)), as amended by resolution MSC.313(88) approved Unified interpretations of the Code on Noise Levels on board Ships (resolution MSC.337(91)), with MSC.1/Circ.1509 decided to reinstate the existing output on Guidelines for use of Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) within ship structures in the agenda of SDC 3

MSC 95 - Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) The Committee: approved the MSC circular on Guidelines on Software Quality Assurance and Human Centred Design for e-navigation adopted the MSC resolution on Performance standards for multi-system shipborne radionavigation receivers

MSC 95 - Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) Periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear MSC agreed that the annual thorough examination should be carried out by the manufacturer or a service provider authorized by the Administration MSC agreed to re-establish the original output on "Making the provisions of MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 mandatory" on the provisional agenda for SSE 3 Onboard lifting appliances and winches MSC agreed: The scope and application of the IMO guidelines for safety onboard lifting appliances and winches should cover design, fabrication and construction of new installations; onboard procedures for routine inspection, maintenance and operation of lifting appliances and winches; and familiarization of ship's crew and shore based personnel The goal and function based SOLAS regulation to be developed to require that onboard lifting appliances and winches be designed, constructed and installed either "in accordance with codes or standards acceptable to the Organization" or "to the satisfaction of the Administration"; and maintained in accordance with guidelines for safety onboard lifting appliances and winches to be developed by the Organization

MSC 95 – Large container ship safety MSC was advised of the recent adoption by IACS of the Unified Requirements (application 01/07/2016): UR S11A – Longitudinal Strength Standard for Container Ships UR S33 – Requirements for the Use of Extremely Thick Plates UR W31 – YP47 Plates (YP = Yield Point) UR S34 – Functional Requirements on Load Cases for Strength Assessment of Container Ships by Finite Element Analysis The Committee, while appreciating the proactive response relating to the safety of large container ships, invited IACS to keep it informed of further developments on relevant IACS requirements for large container ship safety at future sessions. adopted the MSC resolution on Performance standards for multi-system shipborne radionavigation receivers