Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond

for All Ship Types - Aug 2012

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) on after Installations (except permanently sealed equipment where there are no refrigerant charging connections or potentially removable components 2020 containing ozone depleting substances) which contain hydrochlorofluorocarbons are prohibited Installations (except permanently sealed equipment where there are no refrigerant charging connections or potentially removable components containing ozone depleting substances) which contain hydrochlorofluorocarbons are prohibited

Revised MARPOL VI/12 Use of CFCs

MEPC.176(58)

All

>0

2020

KL

Revised MARPOL VI/12 Use of CFCs

MEPC.176(58)

All

>0

INS

2020

KL before

2020

SOLAS I/19.2 ECDIS

MSC.282(86)

Cargo

10000 < 20000

FS

2018

KL before

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is to be fitted 2013 onboard unless the ship is to be decommissioned within two years of the compliance date. Cargo ships excluded tankers.

SOLAS I/19.2 ECDIS

MSC.282(86)

Cargo

> 20000 < 50000

FS

2017

KL before

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is to be fitted 2013 onboard unless the ship is to be decommissioned within two years of the compliance date. Cargo ships excluded tankers.

SOLAS II-1 GBS Compliance

MSC.290(87) MSC.287(87)

Bulk

150

2016

on after

Single Side Skin bulk carriers (excluding ore carriers and combination carriers) 2016 are to be designed and built to class societys rules that have been verified by the IMO to meet the new Goal Based Ship construction standards, GBS.

SOLAS II-1 GBS Compliance

MSC.290(87) MSC.287(87)

Bulk

150

2016

KL

on after

Single Side Skin bulk carriers (excluding ore carriers and combination carriers) 2017 are to be designed and built to class societys rules that have been verified by the IMO to meet the new Goal Based Ship construction standards, GBS.

SOLAS II-1 GBS Compliance

MSC.290(87) MSC.287(87)

Bulk

150

2016

on after

Single Side Skin bulk carriers (excluding ore carriers and combination carriers) 2020 are to be designed and built to class societys rules that have been verified by the IMO to meet the new Goal Based Ship construction standards, GBS. Oil tankers are to be designed and built to class societys rules that have been 2016 verified by the IMO to meet the new Goal Based Ship construction standards, GBS. Oil tankers are to be designed and built to class societys rules that have been 2017 verified by the IMO to meet the new Goal Based Ship construction standards, GBS. Oil tankers are to be designed and built to class societys rules that have been 2020 verified by the IMO to meet the new Goal Based Ship construction standards, GBS. Class societys rules for oil tankers are to meet the new Goal Based Ship construction standards, GBS, which provide for a design life of not less than 25 years under specified operating and environmental conditions for unrestricted 2016 ocean service (i.e., North Atlantic environmental conditions). GBS provides for adequate strength, integrity and stability to minimize the risk marine pollution environment due to the ships structural failure resulting in flooding or loss of watertight integrity.

SOLAS II-1 GBS Compliance

MSC.290(87) MSC.287(87)

Oil

150

2016

on after

SOLAS II-1 GBS Compliance

MSC.290(87) MSC.287(87)

Oil

150

2016

KL

on after

10

SOLAS II-1 GBS Compliance

MSC.290(87) MSC.287(87)

Oil

150

2016

on after

11

SOLAS II-1 GBS Standards

MSC.287(87) MSC.290(87)

Oil

150

2016

on after

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) Class societys rules forSingle Side Skin bulk carriers (excluding ore carriers and combination carriers) are to meet the new Goal Based Ship construction standards, GBS, which provide for a design life of not less than 25 years under specified operating and environmental conditions for unrestricted ocean 2016 service (i.e., North Atlantic environmental conditions). GBS provides for adequate strength, integrity and stability to minimize the risk marine pollution environment due to the ships structural failure resulting in flooding or loss of watertight integrity. Desiel engines (>130 kW) installed on ships operating within an Emission Control Area are to meet the Tier I Nox emission standard (3.4 g/kWh when rpm < 130; 9n(-0.2) g/kWh when 130 n < 2000 rpm; 2.0 g/kWh rpm 2000) unless total propulsion power < 750kW.

12

SOLAS II-1 GBS Standards

MSC.287(87) MSC.290(87)

Bulk

150

2016

on after

13

Revised NOX Technical Code (Tier III Standard)

MEPC.177(58)

All

24

>0

2016

KL

on after

2016

14

SOLAS V/19.2 ECDIS

MSC.282(86)

Cargo

50000

FS

2016

KL before

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is to be fitted 2013 onboard unless the ship is to be decommissioned within two years of the compliance date. Cargo ships excluded tankers. The under deck and the bottom of cargo oil tanks on crude oil tankers and crude oil/product carriers to be protected against corrosion. The means of protection are to provided by applying protective coatings which have been verified to comply with the new IMO Cargo Oil Tank Corrosion Prevention Standard (COTCPS) as adopted by resolution MSC.290(87). An alternative 2016 means of corrosion protection that complies with the standards contained in the new adopted resolution MSC.289(87) or using corrosion resistance material to maintain required structural integrity for 25 years in accordance with the Performance standard for alternative means of corrosion protection as contained in the new adopted resolution MSC.289(87) may be used The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2015 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard.

15

SOLAS II-1 Cargo Oil Tank Corrosion Protection

MSC.291(87)

Crude

5000

2016

on after

16

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Bulk

10000

2015

on after

17

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Gas

2000

2015

on after

The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2015 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard.

18

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Oil

4000

2015

on after

The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2015 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard.

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2015 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard. The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2015 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard. The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2015 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard. The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2015 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard. The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is to be calculated as per regulation 21, but compliance with a Required EEDI is not required. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, 2015 turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is to be calculated as per regulation 21, but compliance with a Required EEDI is not required. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, 2015 turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials.

19

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Chem

4000

2015

on after

20

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Cont

10000

2015

on after

21

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Refer

3000

2015

on after

22

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Combo

4000

2015

on after

23

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Ro-Ro

400

2015

on after

24

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

RoRo

12

2015

on after

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is to be calculated as per regulation 21, but compliance with a Required EEDI is not required. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, 2015 turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is to be fitted 2012 onboard unless the ship is to be decommissioned within two years of the compliance date.

25

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Pass

12

2015

on after

26

SOLAS V/19.2 ECDIS

MSC.282(86)

Tankers

3000

FS

2015

KL before

27

Revised LSA Code

MSC.320(89) MSC.81(70)

All Ships

500

DD

2014

KL before

Paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 thru 4.4.7.6.6 require the release mechanism for on-load release and retrieval systems to be stable such that, when the hook is fully reset in the closed position, the weight of the lifeboat does not cause any force 2014 to be transmitted to the operating mechanism. The locking devices are to be arranged so that they cannot turn-to-open due to forces from the hook load. If a hydrostatic interlock is provided, it shall automatically reset upon lifting the boat from the water.

28

Revised LSA Code

MSC.320(89) MSC.81(70)

All Ships

500

2014

KL

on after

The release mechanism for on-load release and retrieval systems to be stable such that, when the hook is fully reset in the closed position, the weight of the lifeboat does not cause any force to be transmitted to the operating mechanism. The locking devices are to be arranged so that they cannot turn2014 to-open due to forces from the hook load. If a hydrostatic interlock is provided, it shall automatically reset upon lifting the boat from the water. Safety factors for the hydrostatic interlock and operating cables are now specified. Prototype testing requirements are contained in resolution MSC.321(89).

29

SOLAS III On-load Release Gear

MSC.317(89) MSC.320(89)

All Ships

500

DD

2014

KL before

2014

The release mechanism for on-load release and retrieval systems is to comply with the new retroactive safety provisions contained in paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 thru 4.4.7.6.6 of MSC.320(89). The evaluation procedure (design assessment and testing) for existing systems is contained in MSC.1/Circ.1392.

30

SOLAS III On-load Release Gear SOLAS V/19.2 ECDIS

MSC.317(89) MSC.320(89)

All Ships

500

2014

KL

on after

2014

The release mechanism for on-load release and retrieval systems is to comply with the new safety provisions contained in MSC.320(89).

31

MSC.282(86)

Pass

>12

500

FS

2014

KL before

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is to be fitted 2012 onboard unless the ship is to be decommissioned within two years of the compliance date. A bridge navigational watch alarm system (a system to monitor bridge activity and detect operator disability which could lead to marine accidents) complying with the standards contained in MSC.128(75) is required to be installed onboard and shall be in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea. A BNWAS installed prior to 1 July 2011 to monitor bridge activity and detect 2011 operator disability which could lead to marine accidents may subsequently be exempted from full compliance with the standards contained in MSC.128(75). As the BNWAS is classified as a bridge alarm, the 2nd and 3rd stage remote alarm is to be connected to the VDR as per resolutions A.861(20) and A.1021(26). Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is to be fitted 2014 onboard unless the ship is to be decommissioned within two years of the compliance date. Cargo ships excluded tankers. An onboard stability computer or access to shore-based support for the purpose of providing operational information (based on MSC.1/Circ.1400) is to be provided to the Master for facilitating the safe return to port after a flooding casualty.

32

SOLAS V/19.2 Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)

MSC.282(86) MSC.283(86)

Cargo

150 < 500

FS

2014

KL before

33

SOLAS V/19.2 ECDIS

MSC.282(86)

Cargo

3000 < 10000

2014

KL

on after

34

SOLAS II-1 Safe Return to Port After Flooding

MSC.325(90)

Pass

12

120

2014

KL

on after

2014

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) Performance standards for fixed gas fire extinguishing systems fitted in container and general cargo spaces as well as vehicle spaces and ro-ro spaces (ecluding special category spaces) were revised in the FSS Code. 2014 Specification for fixed foam systems for machinery spaces, cargo spaces, vehicle spaces, ro-ro spaces and special category spaces has been completely revised.

35

Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code Revisions

MSC.327(90)

All Ships

500

2014

KL

on after

36

SOLAS V/19 Speed Logs

MSC.334(90)

All Ships

12

50

2014

KL

on after

2014

Ships required to carry speed logs measuring speed through the water and speed over the ground are to be provided with two separate devices.

37

MARPOL VI NOx Code Certification Option

MEPC.217(63)

All

400

2013

KL

on after

An alternative approach (Scheme B) may be used to certify engines fitted with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) units. Scheme B allows certification of engines, which cannot be precertified either on a test bed or on board under 2000 the NOx Codes standard requirements, by allowing for analytic modeling, validated by testing, to estimate the effect that the proposed SCR design and arrangement will have on the NOx emissions from the engine to which it is to be fitted. The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard.

38

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Bulk

10000

2013

KL

on after

39

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Gas

2000

2013

KL

on after

The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard.

40

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Oil

4000

2013

KL

on after

The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard.

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard. The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard. The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard. The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard. The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is to be calculated as per regulation 21, but compliance with a Required EEDI is not required. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, 2013 turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is to be calculated as per regulation 21, but compliance with a Required EEDI is not required. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, 2013 turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials.

41

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Chem

4000

2013

KL

on after

42

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Cont

10000

2013

KL

on after

43

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Refer

3000

2013

KL

on after

44

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Combo

4000

2013

KL

on after

45

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Ro-Ro

400

2013

KL

on after

46

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

RoRo

12

2013

KL

on after

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is to be calculated as per regulation 21, but compliance with a Required EEDI is not required. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, 2013 turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials.

47

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Pass

12

2013

KL

on after

48

SOLAS V/19.2 Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)

MSC.282(86) MSC.283(86)

Cargo

500 < 3000

FS

2013

KL before

A bridge navigational watch alarm system (a system to monitor bridge activity and detect operator disability which could lead to marine accidents) complying with the standards contained in MSC.128(75) is required to be installed onboard and shall be in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea. A BNWAS installed prior to 1 July 2011 to monitor bridge activity and detect 2011 operator disability which could lead to marine accidents may subsequently be exempted from full compliance with the standards contained in MSC.128(75). As the BNWAS is classified as a bridge alarm, the 2nd and 3rd stage remote alarm is to be connected to the VDR as per resolutions A.861(20) and A.1021(26).

49

SOLAS II-1 Cargo Oil Tank Corrosion Protection

MSC.291(87)

Crude

5000

2013

KL

on after

The under deck and the bottom of cargo oil tanks on crude oil tankers and crude oil/product carriers to be protected against corrosion. The means of protection are to provided by applying protective coatings which have been verified to comply with the new IMO Cargo Oil Tank Corrosion Prevention Standard (COTCPS) as adopted by resolution MSC.290(87). An alternative 2013 means of corrosion protection that complies with the standards contained in the new adopted resolution MSC.289(87) or using corrosion resistance material to maintain required structural integrity for 25 years in accordance with the Performance standard for alternative means of corrosion protection as contained in the new adopted resolution MSC.289(87) may be used This resolution contains the mandatory standard for the surface preparation ofr, and application of, protective coatings for cargo tanks on crude oil tankers and crude/product carriers. The effectiveness of the protective coating system 2013 has a 15 year target life provided the system remains in GOOD condition. Procedures for approval and qualifications for coating inspectors is also included. This resolution contains a performance standards for a corrosion protection 2013 system that does not a utilize a protective coating applied according to MSC.288(87). Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is to be fitted 2013 onboard unless the ship is to be decommissioned within two years of the compliance date. Cargo ships excluded tankers.

50

SOLAS II-1 Cargo Oil Tank Coating Performance Standards SOLAS II-1 Cargo Oil Tank Coating Alternatives SOLAS V/19.2 ECDIS

MSC.288(87)

Crude

5000

2013

on after

51

MSC.289(87)

Crude

5000

2013

on after

52

MSC.282(86)

Cargo

10000

2013

KL

on after

53

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Bulk

10000

2013

on after

The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard.

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard.

54

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Gas

2000

2013

on after

55

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Oil

4000

2013

on after

The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard.

56

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Chem

4000

2013

on after

The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard.

57

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Cont

10000

2013

on after

The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard.

58

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Refer

3000

2013

on after

The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard.

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is not to exceed a maximum Required EEDI as per regulation 21. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first 2013 checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials. The Required EEDI is derived from emission factors associated with the fuel consumed by the main engine, nominal auxiliary engine power, and auxiliary generator power. An adjustment factor accounts for any innovative energy efficient technologies used onboard. The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is to be calculated as per regulation 21, but compliance with a Required EEDI is not required. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, 2013 turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials.

59

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Combo

4000

2013

on after

60

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Ro-Ro

400

2013

on after

61

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

RoRo

12

2013

on after

The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is to be calculated as per regulation 21, but compliance with a Required EEDI is not required. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, 2013 turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials.

62

MARPOL VI Chapter IV EEDI

MEPC.203(62)

Pass

12

2013

on after

The Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is to be calculated as per regulation 21, but compliance with a Required EEDI is not required. EEDI requirements do not apply to ships which have diesel-electric propulsion, 2013 turbine propulsion or hybrid propulsion systems. The flag Administration can postpone compliance for up to four years from the compliance date. The Attained EEDI is first checked at the design stage and then confirmed during seatrials.

63

IMSBC Code Revisions

MSC.318(89) MSC.268(85)

All Ships

500

2013

KL

on after

1900

The hazards, stowage and discharge arrangements and precautions to be implemented for certain solid cargoes (as per the IMSBC Code) which are loaded in bulk directly into the cargo space of a ship without any intermediate form of containment, were revised.

64

SOLAS II-1 Cargo Oil Tank Corrosion Protection

MSC.291(87)

Crude

5000

2013

on after

The under deck and the bottom of cargo oil tanks on crude oil tankers and crude oil/product carriers to be protected against corrosion. The means of protection are to provided by applying protective coatings which have been verified to comply with the new IMO Cargo Oil Tank Corrosion Prevention Standard (COTCPS) as adopted by resolution MSC.290(87). An alternative 2013 means of corrosion protection that complies with the standards contained in the new adopted resolution MSC.289(87) or using corrosion resistance material to maintain required structural integrity for 25 years in accordance with the Performance standard for alternative means of corrosion protection as contained in the new adopted resolution MSC.289(87) may be used

65

SOLAS II-2 FSS Code

MSC.311(88)

All Ships

500

2012

KL

on after

Fixed fire fighting systems may now be arranged to provide output signals to other fire safety systems, e.g., fan stops, fire doors and fire dampers. Also, 2012 requirements for systems installed on passenger ships have been added and specific spaces that are not required to be fitted with detectors when a system is installed on ships

66

SOLAS II-2 FSS Code

MSC.308(88)

All Ships

500

2012

KL

on after

2012 The Revised FSS Code as per MSC.311(88) is mandated through SOLAS II-2.

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) New pilot ladder installations must be certified by the manufacturer as complying with this regulation or with an international standard acceptable to IMO (i.e., ISO 799:2004, Ships and marine technology Pilot ladders). The 1900 revision now explicitly prohibits the use of mechanical pilot hoists which had been previously allowed and requires shipside doors that are used for pilot transfer to not open outwards. This new complete revision of the FTP Code contains revised specifications and procedures for the testing of products subject to the Code. Products type approved under the previous version of the Code, as per MSC.61(67), do not need to be replaced with products type approved under the 2010 Code as per MSC.1/Circ.1221. However, any test report used as the basis for issuing type 1900 approval certificates under the 2010 FTP Code may refer to a test that was completed under the previous Code provided the test was completed not more than 5 years ago. Additionally, any test report used as the basis for renewal of type approval certificates under the 2010 FTP Code may refer to a test that was completed not more than 15 years ago provided the product has not been altered. As such, reissuance of test reports for old tests is prohibited.

67

SOLAS V Pilot Transfer

MSC.308(88)

All Ships

500

INS

2012

KL

on after

68

SOLAS V 2010 FTP Code

MSC.307(88)

All Ships

500

2012

KL

on after

69

SOLAS II-1/3-2 Coating Standard

MSC.215(82) MSC.216(82)

Bulk

150

2012

on after

2012

Double side skin spaces on bulk carriers are to be coated in accordance with the approved Coating Performance Standard as per MSC.215(82).

70

SOLAS II-1/3-2 Coating Standard

MSC.215(82) MSC.216(82)

All Ships

500

2012

on after

2012

Dedicated seawater ballast tanks are to be coated in accordance with the approved Coating Performance Standard as per MSC.215(82).

71

SOLAS V/19.2 ECDIS

MSC.282(86)

Pass

>12

500

2012

KL

on after

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is to be fitted 2012 onboard unless the ship is to be decommissioned within two years of the compliance date.

72

SOLAS V/19.2 ECDIS

MSC.282(86)

Tankers

3000

2012

KL

on after

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is to be fitted 2012 onboard unless the ship is to be decommissioned within two years of the compliance date.

73

SOLAS V/19.2 Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)

MSC.282(86) MSC.283(86)

Pass

> 12

FS

2012

KL before

A bridge navigational watch alarm system (a system to monitor bridge activity and detect operator disability which could lead to marine accidents) complying with the standards contained in MSC.128(75) is required to be installed onboard and shall be in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea. A BNWAS installed prior to 1 July 2011 to monitor bridge activity and detect 2011 operator disability which could lead to marine accidents may subsequently be exempted from full compliance with the standards contained in MSC.128(75). As the BNWAS is classified as a bridge alarm, the 2nd and 3rd stage remote alarm is to be connected to the VDR as per resolutions A.861(20) and A.1021(26). A bridge navigational watch alarm system (a system to monitor bridge activity and detect operator disability which could lead to marine accidents) complying with the standards contained in MSC.128(75) is required to be installed onboard and shall be in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea. A BNWAS installed prior to 1 July 2011 to monitor bridge activity and detect 2011 operator disability which could lead to marine accidents may subsequently be exempted from full compliance with the standards contained in MSC.128(75). As the BNWAS is classified as a bridge alarm, the 2nd and 3rd stage remote alarm is to be connected to the VDR as per resolutions A.861(20) and A.1021(26).

74

SOLAS I/19.2 Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)

MSC.282(86) MSC.283(86)

Cargo

3000

FS

2012

KL before

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) All Ships 500 N 1 1 2012 KL on after 1 1 2012 Liferaft capacity, in terms of the average mass of a person, is increased from 75kg to 82.5kg.

75

LSA Code Revisions

MSC.293(87) MSC.48(66)

76

LSA Code Revisions

MSC.293(87) MSC.48(66)

All Ships

500

INS

2012

KL

on after

1900

Liferaft capacity, in terms of the average mass of a person, is increased from 75kg to 82.5kg.

77

SOLAS II-2 FSS Code Revisions (Smoke Extraction)

MSC.292(87)

All Ships

500

2012

KL

on after

The specifications for sample extraction smoke detection systems (smoke accumulators, sampling pipes, three-way valves and a control panel) are revised and made applicable A formula for maximum allowable interval between scans for systems operating with sequential scanning is now provided, with an overall maximum interval to not exceed 120 seconds. Other amendments include a minimum 12 mm internal diameter for sampling pipes, 2012 and that the control panel shall be tested according to standards EN 54-2 (1997), EN 54-4 (1997) and IEC 60092-504 (2001). The system is to allow for a means to manually acknowledge all alarm and fault signals shall be provided at the control panel, the audible alarm sounders on the control panel and indicating units may be manually silenced, and the control panel shall clearly distinguish between normal, alarm, acknowledged alarm, fault and silenced conditions. The specifications for sample extraction smoke detection systems (smoke accumulators, sampling pipes, three-way valves and a control panel) are revised and made applicable A formula for maximum allowable interval between scans for systems operating with sequential scanning is now provided, with an overall maximum interval to not exceed 120 seconds. Other amendments include a minimum 12 mm internal diameter for sampling pipes, 2012 and that the control panel shall be tested according to standards EN 54-2 (1997), EN 54-4 (1997) and IEC 60092-504 (2001). The system is to allow for a means to manually acknowledge all alarm and fault signals shall be provided at the control panel, the audible alarm sounders on the control panel and indicating units may be manually silenced, and the control panel shall clearly distinguish between normal, alarm, acknowledged alarm, fault and silenced conditions. Fixed system is to be capable of measuring hydrocarbon gas concentrations in the ballast tanks and void spaces of double-hull and double-bottom spaces adjacent to the cargo tanks, including the forepeak tank and any other tanks and spaces under the bulkhead deck adjacent to cargo tanks. Guidelines for the design, construction and testing of fixed hydrocarbon gas detection systems in accordance with resolution MSC.292(87) were issued as 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1370. The gas detection equipment must be designed to sequentially sample and analyze from each sampling line at intervals not exceeding 30 min. Audible and visual alarms are to be initiated in the cargo control room, navigating bridge and at the analyzing unit when the vapor concentration in a given space reaches a pre-set value which is not be higher than the equivalent of 30% of the lower flammable limit. Oil tankers are to be fitted with equipment which is also capable of measuring oxygen concentrations in addition to the current requirement for at least one portable instrument to be capable of measuring flammable vapor concentrations onboard.

78

SOLAS II-2 FSS Code Revisions (Smoke Extraction)

MSC.292(87)

Pass

>12

2012

KL

on after

79

SOLAS II-2 FSS Code Revisions (Hydrocarbon Gas Detection)

MSC.292(87)

Oil

20000

2012

KL

on after

80

SOLAS II-2/4 Portable Gas Detection

MSC.291(87)

Oil

2012

KL

on after

1900

81

SOLAS II-2/4 Fixed Gas Detection

MSC.291(87)

Oil

20000

2012

KL

on after

Oil tankers are to be provided with a fixed hydrocarbon gas detection system. Previously, oil tankers only had to be capable of measuring hydrocarbon gas concentrations using portable equipment. Oil tankers provided with constant 2012 operative inerting systems for such spaces need not be equipped with fixed hydrocarbon gas detection equipment that complies with the Fire Safety Systems Code, as revised by resolution MSC.292(87).

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details)

82

MARPOL IV Prevention of Sewage Pollution

MEPC.218(63)

Pass

12

2018

on after

The resolution urges the development of standards for sewage treatment 2018 plants for passenger ships operating within a special area (currently limited to the Baltic Sea).

83

MARPOL IV Prevention of Sewage Pollution

MEPC.200(62)

Pass

12

2018

on after

Passenger ships are prohibited from discharging sewage within a special area (currently limited to the Baltic Sea), unless: (1) the passenger ship is en route at not less than 4 knots and not less than 3 nm from the nearest land; (2) the 2018 passenger ship has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant which has been certified under standards that are currently under development; and (3) the effluent does not produce visible floating solids nor cause discoloration of surrounding water.

84

MARPOL IV Prevention of Sewage Pollution

MEPC.200(62)

Pass

12

2018

KL

on after

Passenger ships are prohibited from discharging sewage within a special area (currently limited to the Baltic Sea), unless: (1) the passenger ship is en route at not less than 4 knots and not less than 3 nm from the nearest land; (2) the 1900 passenger ship has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant which has been certified under resolution MEPC.159(55); and (3) the effluent does not produce visible floating solids nor cause discoloration of surrounding water.

85

MARPOL IV Prevention of Sewage Pollution

MEPC.200(62)

Pass

12

2016

on after

Passenger ships are prohibited from discharging sewage within a special area (currently limited to the Baltic Sea), unless: (1) the passenger ship is en route at not less than 4 knots and not less than 3 nm from the nearest land; (2) the 2016 passenger ship has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant which has been certified under standards that are currently under development; and (3) the effluent does not produce visible floating solids nor cause discoloration of surrounding water.

86

MARPOL IV Prevention of Sewage Pollution

MEPC.200(62)

Pass

12

2016

KL

on after

Passenger ships are prohibited from discharging sewage within a special area (currently limited to the Baltic Sea), unless: (1) the passenger ship is en route at not less than 4 knots and not less than 3 nm from the nearest land; (2) the 2016 passenger ship has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant which has been certified under standards that are currently under development; and (3) the effluent does not produce visible floating solids nor cause discoloration of surrounding water.

87

MARPOL VI Chapter IV SEEMP

MEPC.203(62)

All

400

2015

on after

2015

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), containing procedures to improve the energy efficiency of a ship's operation, is to be provided.

88

SOLAS XI-1 ESP Code

MSC.325(90) A.1048(27)

Oil

500

2014

KL

on after

1999

The Enhanced Survey Program as contained in A.744(18) is replaced by the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code) as adopted by the Assembly of the Organization by A.1049(27). The Enhanced Survey Program as contained in A.744(18) is replaced by the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code) as adopted by the Assembly of the Organization by A.1049(27).

89

SOLAS XI-1 ESP Code

MSC.325(90) A.1048(27)

Bulk

500

2014

KL

on after

1999

90

SOLAS III/20 Testing of FFLB

MSC.325(90)

All

500

2014

KL

on after

As an alternative to free-fall launch with only the operating crew on board, simulated operational testing (based on MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1) is permitted to be carried out for free fall life boats (FFLB) during the annual and 5-year 1999 overhaul survey. This is in line with SOLAS III/20 which already allows such simulated testing at least once every three months during an abandon ship drill.

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) Physical blending of bulk liquid cargoes during sea voyages is prohibited (blending while in port is acceptable). Physical blending utilizes the ship's cargo pumps and piping system to circulate onboard two or more different cargoes with the intent to achieve a cargo with a new product designation. 1999 Production processes (i.e., deliberate operations whereby a chemical reaction between a ship's cargo and any other substance or cargo takes place) during sea voyages is also prohibited, except onboard ships involved with search and exploitation of seabed mineral resources.

91

SOLAS VI/5 Onboard Blending

MSC.325(90)

All

500

2014

KL

on after

92

2000 HSC Code Radio Communication Testing SOLAS II-2/19 IMDG Code ICLL 66/88 Revisions

MSC.326(90)

HSC

12

500

2014

KL

on after

Annual testing of satellite EPIRBs is to be carried out at intervals within 3 2002 months before the expiry date, or 3 months before or after the anniversary date of the HSC CertificateCraft Safety Certificate Ships carrying dangerous goods in packaged form are to comply with this complete consolidated and updated version of the IMDG Code. The coordinates of, and seasonal period of operation in, the northern boundary of the Southern Winter Seasonal Zone are revised.

93

MSC.328(90)

All Ships

2014

KL

on after on after

1999

94

MSC.329(90)

All Ships

24

2014

KL

1999

95

MARPOL VI Chapter IV US Virgin Islands ECA

MEPC.202(62)

All

400

2014

KL

on after

When operating in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands ECA, the use of 1.0 percent sulphur fuel oil on 1 January 2014 reducing to 0.10 percent on 1 January 2015, is required. Steamships built on 1900 or before 1 August 2011, which are not designed to use distillate or natural gas fuels, are exempted from the low sulphur fuel requirements when operating in these two ECAs, until 1 January 2020.

96

MARPOL III Packaged Harmful Substances MARPOL V Implementation of Garbage Management

MEPC.193(61)

All

>0

2014

KL

on after

1900

Harmful substances, when carried in packaged form, are to comply with the provisions of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.

97

MEPC.219(63)

All

100

2013

KL

on after

Significant revisions of the Guidelines for implementation of MARPOL V are the prohibition of discharge of (1) cargo hold cleaning agents and additives in hold wash water and (2) incinerator ash (which had previously been allowed to 1999 be discharged outside of Special Areas 12 nautical miles or more from the nearest land) regardless of the area of operation. Mandatory reporting for ships with an air draft 15m passing through or proceeding to and from ports and anchorages in the BELTREP area.

98

SOLAS V/11 Ship Reporting

MSC.332(90)

All Ships

50

2013

KL

on after

1900

99

MARPOL VI Chapter IV SEEMP MARPOL V Garbage Management Plans MARPOL VI Chapter IV SEEMP MARPOL VI Chapter IV SEEMP

MEPC.203(62)

All

400

2013

KL

on after

2013

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), containing procedures to improve the energy efficiency of a ship's operation, is to be provided.

100

MEPC.220(63)

All

100

2013

KL

on after

These Guidelines assist owners in the development of Garbage Management 1999 Plans to comply with the revisions of the Guidelines for Im,plementation of MARPOL V as per MEPC.219(63).

101

MEPC.203(62)

All

400

P I

2013

KL

on after

1900

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), containing procedures to improve the energy efficiency of a ship's operation, is to be provided.

102

MEPC.203(62)

All

400

2013

on after

2013

A Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), containing procedures to improve the energy efficiency of a ship's operation, is to be provided.

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) Revisions to MARPOL Annex V include the discharge of cargo hold cleaning agents and additives classified as being harmful to the marine environment 1900 contained in hold wash water is now prohibited. Also, plastics now include synthetic ropes, synthetic fishing nets, plastic garbage bags and incinerator ashes from plastic products, as garbage When operating in the USA/Canada ECA, the use of 1.0 percent sulphur fuel oil on 1 August 2012, reducing to 0.10 percent on 1 January 2015, is required. 1900 Steamships built on or before 1 August 2011, which are not designed to use distillate or natural gas fuels, are exempted from the low sulphur fuel requirements when operating in these two ECAs, until 1 January 2020.

103

MARPOL V Prevention of Garbage Pollution

MEPC.201(62)

All

2013

KL

on after

104

MARPOL VI Chapter IV USCanada ECA

MEPC.202(62)

All

400

2012

KL

on after

105

MARPOL VI/13 and VI/14 ECA

MEPC.190(60)

All

>0

2012

KL

on after

A new 200nmi USA/Canada Emission Control Area (ECA) requires the use of 1.0% sulphur content limit on fuel oil for ships transiting this new ECA. 1900 Alternatively, type approved exhaust gas cleaning-SOx systems may be used if they provide a level of cleaning equivalent to the emissions from using 1.0% sulphur.

106

SOLAS I Certificate Revision

MSC.309(88)

All Ships

500

2012

KL

on after

Various certificates are revised to identify when alternative design and 1900 arrangements for machinery and electrical installations/fire protection/lifesaving appliances and arrangements have been applied AIS is to be annually tested to verify the correct programming of the ships identification information (e.g., call sign), the correct data exchange with connected sensors (e.g., speed and heading) and the radio performance using on-air testing (e.g., a Vessel Traffic Service) STS operations conducted must be in accordance with the approved plan. Records of STS operations shall be recorded in the Oil Record Book and are to be retained on board for a period of not less than three years since the transfer occurred

107

SOLAS V AIS Testing

MSC.308(88)

All Ships

500

2012

KL

on after

1900

108

MARPOL I/Ch.8 Ship-to-Ship Transfer of Cargo Oil

MEPC.186(59)

Oil

150

2012

KL

on after

1900

109

MARPOL VI Revisions for Reception Facility

MEPC.217(63)

All

400

2012

KL

on after

Small Island Developing States are allowed to develop regional arrangements for port reception facilities, both inside and outside of special areas. Such arrangements may be achieved through regional arrangements based on 1900 guidelines approved by the Committee where, because of such States' unique circumstances, regional arrangements are the only practical means to satisfy MARPOL VI requirements Small Island Developing States are allowed to develop regional arrangements for port reception facilities, both inside and outside of special areas. Such arrangements may be achieved through regional arrangements based on 1900 guidelines approved by the Committee where, because of such States' unique circumstances, regional arrangements are the only practical means to satisfy MARPOLs requirements The Supplement to the IAPP Certificate is to annotated to specify the sulphur 1900 content of bunker used by the ship as reported in the ship's bunker delivery notes. Specifications are provided to limit container stacking or racking capacity 1900 including such capacities which are reduced for one-door-off operation which is to be indicated on plate.

110

MARPOL I, II, IV and V Revisions for Reception Facility

MEPC.216(63)

All

400

2012

KL

on after

111

MARPOL VI Certification Format

MEPC.194(61)

All

400

FS

2012

KL

on after

112

CSC

MSC.310(88)

All Ships

500

INS

2012

KL

on after

113

SOLAS VII IMDG Code Revisions SOLAS VII IMDG Code Revisions

MSC.294(87)

All Ships

2012

KL

on after

1900

Numerous changes to the charateristics of the different classes of dangerous goods.

114

MSC.294(87)

Pass

>12

2012

KL

on after

1900

Numerous changes to the charateristics of the different classes of dangerous goods.

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) A procedure for establishing capabilities to tow the ship from the fore and aft locations is to be provided on board. This procedure is to be carried onboard 2012 for use in emergency situations and shall be based on existing arrangements and equipment available on board the ship taking into account MSC.1/Circ.1255. A procedure for establishing capabilities to tow the ship from the fore and aft locations is to be provided on board. This procedure is to be carried onboard 2010 for use in emergency situations and shall be based on existing arrangements and equipment available on board the ship taking into account MSC.1/Circ.1255. In addition to the general requirements set out in the General requirements for shipborne radio equipment performing part of the GMDSS and for electronic navigational aids (resolution A.694(17), as amended) and the presentation requirements set out in the Performance standards for the presentation of 1900 navigation-related information on shipborne navigational displays (resolution MSC.191(79)), central alert management (CAM systems should meet the requirements of these performance standards and IMO guidelines on ergonomic principles. The VDR performance standards are revised to provide greater assistance to investigate casualties by allowing for a combination of a fixed recording 1999 medium and float-free recording medium and long-term recording medium to be the final recording medium. Performance standards for each medium is provided. The longitudinal and transverse extent of damage of an OSV are revised. For lengths between 80m and 100m, the longitudinal extent was increased from 2012 3m plus 3% L to 1/3L2/3 and the transverse extent was increased from 760mm to B/20, but not less than 760 mm. The stability of OSV's > 100m remains with the discretion of the Administration ECG equipment should be type-approved by Inmarsat and should comply with 1900 the environmental conditions and electromagnetic compatibility requirements specified in IEC 60945

115

SOLAS II-1/3-4 Emergency Towing Procedures

MSC.256(84)

Cargo

500

2012

KL

on after

116

SOLAS II-1/3-4 Emergency Towing Procedures

MSC.256(84)

Cargo

500

2012

KL before

117

SOLAS V Bridge Equipment

MSC.302(87) MSC.191(79) A.694(17)

All Ships

500

INS

2014

KL

on after

118

SOLAS V VDR Standards

MSC.333(90)

All Ships

500

INS

2014

KL

on after

119

SOLAS II-1/4 OSV Code Damage Stability

MSC.335(90) MSC.235(82)

OSV

500

2014

KL

on after

22

11

120

SOLAS IV/7 Enhanced Group Call (EGC) Equipment

MSC.306(87)

Cargo

300

INS

2012

KL

on after

121

MARPOL I, II, IV, V and VI Regional Reception Facilities Plan

MEPC.221(63)

All

400

2012

KL

on after

1999

Guidelines for the Development of a Regional Reception Facilities Plan assist Governments in developing appropriate and effective regional port reception facilities' arrangements that meet the needs of international ships calling at ports and terminals within an identified geographical region.

122

Ship Recycling Convention Authorization of Facilities

MEPC.211(63)

SR

All

400

2012

KL

on after

These 2012 Guidelines for the Authorization of Ship Recycling Facilities recommend a scheme for the Governments Competent Authority to authorize Ship Recycling Facilities. The scheme includes verification of necessary 1900 documentation; site inspection and monitoing; audit scheme and specific procedural action relating to issuing, amending, suspending, withdrawing and renewing the Document of Authorization to conduct Ship Recycling (DASR).

123

Ship Recycling Convention Facilities

MEPC.210(63)

SR

All

400

2012

KL

on after

These 2012 Guidelines for Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling address the responsibilities of the Ship Recycling Facility through the Ship Recycling Facility Plan including worker safety and training, protection of 1900 human health and the environment, roles and responsibilities of personnel, emergency preparedness and response and systems for monitoring, reporting and record-keeping

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details) The Recommendations in the non-mandatory Part B of the Intact Stability 2012 Code were revised to refer to the provisions of chapter 3 of the 2009 MODU Code adopted by resolution A.1023(26). A mass of 82.5 kg is to be used in lieu of 75 kg per person for the prototype 1900 testing of appliances and for the 110% overload test of the liferaft or rescue boat assembly. A mass of 82.5 kg is to be used in lieu of 75 kg per person for the prototype 1900 testing of appliances and for the 110% overload test of the liferaft or rescue boat assembly.

124

Intact Stability Code Revisions

MSC.319(89) MSC.267(85)

MODU

2012

KL

on after

125

SOLAS III LSA Testing Revisions SOLAS III LSA Testing Revisions SOLAS V LRIT Data Center

MSC.295(87) MSC.81(70)

All Ships

500

2012

KL

on after

126

MSC.295(87) MSC.81(70)

Pass

> 12

2012

KL

on after

127

MSC.330(90)

All Ships

500

2014

KL

on after

1999 LRIT Data Centers no longer need to report on its charges and

128

SOLAS V Use of LRIT Data

MSC.331(90)

All Ships

500

2014

KL

on after

1999

Distribution facilities for the provision of LRIT information to security forces operating in waters of the Gulf of Aden and the western Indian Ocean was enhanced to include.polling functionalities so as to more accurately identify the current position of ships approaching areas of high risk of piracy attack.

129

SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety MARPOL VI Reference EEDI Calculation Guidelines

MSC.336(90)

Pass

12

25

12

2012

KL

on after

Ship owners are recommended to conduct a review of operational safety measures taking into consideration the interim safety measures in 1999 MSC.1/Circ.1446 and to take the necessary actions to ensure that current safety standards, procedures and best management practices are fully and effectively implemented These Guidelines provide details to establish the reference lines for each ship 1900 type which are required to comply with a required EEDI. (Required EEDI) of MARPOL Annex These 2012 Guidelines contain revisions of the EEDI Survey and Certification Guidelines which call for a preliminary verification at the design stage which should include model tests for determining the ships power curves. This leads 1900 to the development of an EEDI Technical File (which contains the details of the parameters used to calculate the Attained EEDI) which is then subject to a final verification after sea trials, consistent with the parameters used in the method of calculation of EEDI, have been completed These 2012 Guidelines contain revisions of the Guidelines for Ships Energy 1900 Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)". The SEEMP is to contain procedures to improve the energy efficiency of a ship's operation.

130

MEPC.215(63)

All

400

2012

KL

on after

131

MARPOL VI EEDI Survey and Certification Guidelines

MEPC.214(63) MEPC.1/Circ.682

All

400

2012

KL

on after

132

MARPOL VI SEEMP Guidelines

MEPC.213(63) MEPC.1/Circ.684

All

400

2012

KL

on after

This table is a summary for informational purposes only. While ABS attempts to highlight aspects of regulations that will interest the greatest number of readers, such a Summary cannot be a complete statement of all regulations nor of any particular regulation and the nuances of its implementation. ABS expressly disclaims all warranties including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. This table should not be considered legal advice. Notes: P = first periodic (renewal) survey after indicated date "SLR" = first safety radio survey after indicated date "SLE" = first safety equipment survey after indicated date I = first Intermediate (I) survey after date A = first Annual (A) survey after date INS = installed after date indicated AN = anniversary date in year FS = First survey (including survey during construction) after indicated date DL = Delivery Date KL =keel laying date; 1900 is artifice to capture all ships B =Date of build D =Delivery date C = Contracted for construction a = Adopted date of non-mandatory Resolutions DD = First out of water dry docking scheduled after indicated date > = on or after indicated date < = before indicated date

Table 1 - Summary of SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, AFS and BWM Requirements to be Complied with in 2012 and Beyond for All Ship Types - Aug 2012
Black (mandatory hardware requirements) SOLAS (S) MARPOL(M) Load Line (L) BWM (B) Ship Recycling (SR) Anti-Fouling (AFS) Safe Container (CSC) Green (Mandatory operational requirements) Blue (recommended hardware guidelines) Application to Age (All, New or Retroactive) Red (recommended operational guidelines)

Reg Status Operational or Hardware Mandatory or Guidance

Size Parameter No of Passengers Bst Cpty (m3) DWT (tons) LOA (m) LLL (m)

Compliance Date (Keel Lay, Delivery, or Contract)

Age of Ship

Overview of Regulation

month

Regulation

Reference Document

month

Notes

year

Ship Type

year

day

day

GT

(refer to actual regulation for details)

Ship Types All - all types of ships, barges and MODUs All Ships - is a self-propelled ship of any type and SP-MODUs Pass - a Passenger Ship is a ship which carries more than the indicated number of passengers RO-RO - a ship with ro-ro cargo spaces as defined in SOLAS II-2/3(41) HSC - is a High Speed Craft capable of a maximum speed in meters per second (m/s) equal to or exceeding a value of 3.7(VOL DISPL)0.1667 Cargo - is any ship type (including SP-MODUs) which is not a passenger ship Cont - is a ship designed exclusively for the carriage of containers in holds and on deck GenCargo - is a Cargo Ship other than a tanker or a bulk carrier Refer means a ship designed exclusively for the carriage of refrigerated cargoes in holds. Tanker - a "cargo ship" constructed or adapted for the carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature Oil - a tanker constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk in its cargo spaces and includes combination carriers and any "chemical tanker" as defined in Annex II of the Crude - an oil tanker engaged in the trade of carrying crude oil Product - an oil tanker engaged in the trade of carrying oil other than crude oil Chem - a cargo ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry a cargo of noxious liquid substances in bulk and includes an "oil tanker" as defined in Annex I of the present Gas - a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquid gas or other product listed in Chapter 19 of the International Gas Carrier Code. Bulk - a bulk carrier is a ship which is constructed generally with single deck, top-side and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, and is intended primarily to carry dry cargo in bulk and includes such types as ORE carriers and combination (COMBO) carriers Combo - a combination carrier is a ship designed to carry either oil or alternatively solid cargoes in bulk. Ore - a single deck ships having two longitudinal bulkheads and a double bottom throughout the cargo region and intended for the carriage of ore cargoes in the centre holds only. OSV - A vessel primarily engaged in the transport of stores, materials and equipment to offshore installations which is designed with accommodation and bridge erections in the forward part of the vessel and an exposed cargo deck in the after part for the handling of cargo at sea MODU - a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit is any vessel capable of engaging in drilling operations for the exploration or exploitation of resources beneath the sea-bed such as liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, sulphur or salt SP-MODU - a self propelled MODU Ship Size LOA - length overall LLL - 1966 Load Line Length gt - gross tonnage as per the 1969 Tonnage Convention dwt - deadweight 88L - length according to the 1988 Load Line Protocol 66L - length according to the 1966 Load Line Convention