IMONote9 14th Edition

NEW IMO R EQUIREMENTS
PRESENT AND FUTURE AMENDMENTS

14th EDITION
FEBRUARY 2008
INFORMATION NOTE
NO. 9
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction .............................................................4 10. 2005 SOLAS Amendments..................................... 7
2. IMO-Vega database.................................................4 11. 2005 Amendments to Res. A.744(18) - Enhanced
3. International Convention on the Control of Survey Programme for bulk carriers and oil
Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (IAFS tankers...................................................................... 7
Convention), new convention banning TBT 12. 2006 Amendments to the Revised MARPOL
adopted by IMO.......................................................4 Annex I (Addition of new regulation 12A on oil
4. Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78..................................5 fuel tank protection) ............................................... 7
5. 2003 Load Lines Protocol........................................5 13. 2006 SOLAS Amendments..................................... 7
6. December 2003 Amendments to Annex I of 14. IMO Performance Standard for Protective
MARPOL 73/78. ......................................................6 Coating (PSPC) ....................................................... 8
7. New Convention on Ballast Water Management..6 15. Chronological Tables of Entry into Force Dates .. 9
8. Entry into Force of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78, Table A - Cargo ships........................................................ 13
i.e. the 1997 MARPOL, Annex VI Protocol. .........6 Table B - Passenger ships ................................................. 61
9. Revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78, i.e. 2004
MARPOL, Annex I Amendments. .........................6
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February 2008
1. Introduction 2. IMO-Vega database

This publication was first introduced in March 1990 and All regulations covered by this publication may be found
has become a useful reference for new IMO regulations. in the IMO-Vega database, a database developed and
Experience feedback from owners, yards and surveyors maintained by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) in close co-
indicates that the tables at the end of the note are operation with IMO. In addition to the regulations of the
appreciated as the chronological presentation of new conventions and codes the database contains the
requirements is considered practical and user-friendly. corresponding interpretations, guidelines and resolutions
from IMO's Assembly, Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)
14th Edition: and Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC).
The publication has been revised to include the The 12th version of the IMO Vega database was released
amendments to SOLAS, SOLAS Protocol 1988 and INF 2007. IMO-Vega v.12 is in Windows format and is more
Code adopted at MSC’s 83rd meeting in October 2007. user friendly for the complex task of navigation among
Read more about this in item 15. As the IAFS Convention IMO documents developed through years. Hopefully, the
is given an entry into force date the information in item 3 user will find what he or she looks for using for instance
is updated accordingly. No entries were found relevant to the Table of Contents searching by type of documents, or
include after MEPC’s 56th meeting in July 2007. using free text search with or without search operators.
Based on the limited amount of new entries in the 14th
The 12th version of IMO-Vega is still issued on a single
edition the complete booklet is only published as a web-
disk. The IMO-Vega database requires that the computer
based .pdf version. A printed page containing the new
operates on Windows -98 SE or newer and Microsoft
entries only will be distributed.
.NET framework.
Our addresses are: IMO-Vega contains historical data, including superseded

regulations.
on Internet:
The database is updated annually.
http://www.dnv.com/maritime/rulesandregulations IMO-Vega is sold by IMO's Publications Section in
London.
and on DNV Exchange:
http://exchange.dnv.com 3. International Convention on the

Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling
Systems on Ships (IAFS Convention).
Questions and comments:
An international convention banning the use of
General questions and comments may be directed to the harmful organo-tins in anti-fouling paints used on
editors ships’ hulls will enter into force on 17 September 2008.
Mr. Håkon J. Helge or The International Convention on control of harmful 'Anti-

Ms. Liv Tesli Haugen both at MTPNO863 Fouling Systems' (AFSs) on ships was adopted by the
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) October 2001.
Questions regarding MARPOL are to be directed to Under the terms of the Convention, it enters into force 12
section MTPNO866 and questions regarding IBC and IGC months after 25 States representing 25 per cent of the
Codes are to be directed to section MTPNO880. world’s merchant shipping tonnage have ratified it. On the
17 September 2007, the AFS Convention was ratified by
Telephone: +47 67579900 25 States with 38.11 per cent of world merchant shipping
tonnage.
Fax: +47 67579911
The key elements of the convention of particular
Email: MTPNO863@dnv.com significance for the shipping and offshore industry are;
MTPNO866@dnv.com • Ban of application, re-application, installation and use
MTPNO880@dnv.com of AFSs containing organo-tin compound acting as a
biocide (hereinafter called TBT for short).
• Ships shall carry an 'International Anti-Fouling System
(IAFS) Certificate' to evidence compliance with the
convention.
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It is recognised that Classification Societies will be 5. 2003 Load Lines Protocol.

requested to handle control of harmful AFSs on behalf of
the Administrations under the IMO convention. Until the The IMO MSC 76 meeting (December 2002) approved
Convention enters into force on the 17 September 2008, amendments to Annex B to the 1988 LL Protocol. These
owners are recommended to secure satisfactory amendments were adopted by MSC 77 in June 2003. The
documentation at the first dry docking where a non-TBT amendments entered into force on 1 January 2005 for flag
AFS is being applied if not already so done. states that have ratified the 1988 LL Protocol.
DNV has offered an advisory service to handle the control Some specific items of particular interest are outlined
of harmful AFSs already from the end of 2002. The below.
service is primarily based on a documentation review,
survey and testing. A 'Statement of Compliance' (SoC)
based upon the same principles as for the IAFS Certificate
is issued. For EU flagged ships, DNV has been issuing Bow height and reserve buoyancy - Reg. 39.
IAFS Certificates since the adaptation of an EU Regulation
of 14 April 2003 which is quite equal to the IMO The formula for minimum bow height is based on deck
Convention and which is valid until the IMO Convention wetness considerations. This implies that any ship with
enters into force. All ships with EU flag shall have IAFS minimum bow height would be subject to shipping water
Certificate or SoC from 1.01.2008, but EU will also at the bow at a common and acceptable long-term
require IAFS Certificate or SoC from all ships that intend probability level.
to trade within EU waters from the same date.
Its application will mean that the minimum required bow
The DNV advisory service will continue as before until height of smaller ships (length less than 100m) will
entry into force on 17 September 2008. For ships that increase to some extent and for large ships with type B
comply with the convention after 17 September 2008, freeboard the minimum bow height will be at least the
IAFS Certificates will be issued for ships where DNV has same or greater than those calculated under the existing
authority from the flag. For other ships SoCs will be issued formula.
as before.
An analysis of existing ships shows that the deficiency of
All ships shall have an IAFS Certificate or a SoC within reserve buoyancy in the forward part is apparent for large
two years after the entry into force of 17 September 2008. type B ships with reduced freeboard and zero sheer.
The entry into force dates of the requirements of the above This applies in particular to cape size bulk carriers, which
new convention have been included in Tables A and B. have around 25% less reserve buoyancy in the space
extending 0.15 L aft of FP than the equivalent ship with
standard bow sheer. The MSC 76 approved a new formula
4. Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78. and related provisions on reserve buoyancy for type B
Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage ships, except tankers which sometimes are assigned a type
from Ships B freeboard.
Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78, or the Sewage Regulations, Reserve buoyancy at the bow will also influence the
entered into force on the 27 September 2003 and applies to pitching motions in extreme seas in a favourable manner
ships engaged on international voyages. The Annex sets and provide additional buoyancy when the bow is
out in detail how sewage should be treated or held aboard submerged, hence improving the seaworthiness of the ship,
ships and the circumstances in which discharge into the especially in head seas.
sea may be allowed.
Hatch cover loads - Reg. 16.
After extensive discussions the MSC 76 approved

maximum sea load levels for the forward hatches based on
a proposal by UK. The hatch cover loads will increase
considerably compared to the requirement in the existing
LL Convention. It was also agreed to add a new provision
related to hatch cover horizontal loading.
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6. December 2003 Amendments to • Sulphur Oxides (SOx) in fuel

Annex I of MARPOL 73/78. • Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from cargo tanks
th
At the 50 session (December 2003) of IMO’s Marine of oil tankers
Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted an
• Shipboard Incineration
amended Regulation 13G on phase out of single hull
tankers and a new regulation 13H on carriage of heavy • Fuel oil quality
grade oil. The amended regulation and the new regulation
will enter into force on 5 April 2005. The Condition The following retroactive requirements should also be
Assessment Scheme was also amended to be aligned with noted:
changes in regulation 13G and regulation 13H.
- Each diesel engine with a power output of more than 130
kW which is installed on a ship keel laid on or after 1
7. New Convention on Ballast Water January 2000 shall comply with requirements in regulation
Management 13 for emission of nitrogen oxides, (NOx), and have an
Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP)
At the International Conference on Ballast Water Certificate. This also applies to engines of more than 130
Management for Ships, held in February 2004, the new kW on any ship that undergoes a major conversion on or
International Convention for the Control and after 1 January 2000.
Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments
However, regulation 13 is not applicable for emergency
was completed and adopted. It is now available for diesel engines, engines installed in lifeboats and any
ratification and will enter into force 12 months after device or equipment intended to be used solely in case of
signing by 30 States, representing 35 per cent of world emergency.
merchant shipping tonnage. With this entry into force
mechanism it is difficult to foresee exactly when the new - Incinerators installed on or after 1 January 2000 shall
Convention will enter into force. comply with the requirements in regulation 16.
However, requirements for acceptable ballast water

management methods have been given more exact dates. 9. Revised Annex I of MARPOL
The main impact of these requirements is that ballast water
exchange will be phased out as an acceptable method for
73/78, i.e. 2004 MARPOL, Annex I
complying with the Convention during a period of time Amendments.
from 2009 to 2016, depending on ballast water capacity At its 52nd session (October 2004) MEPC adopted a
and date of delivery of the vessel. After this, ballast water revised Annex I. The revised Annex I will enter into force
treatment will be the only remaining option for complying on 1 January 2007.
with the Convention.
The layout of the Annex has been totally changed, and
outdated text has also been excluded. In addition to this
8. Entry into Force of Annex VI of main changes of substance are:
MARPOL 73/78, i.e. the 1997 MARPOL, Double bottom required in cargo pump room for oil
Annex VI Protocol. tankers of 5000 tonnes deadweight and above with keel
Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78, “Regulations for the laid on or after 1 January 2007.
Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships”, requires all ships
of 400 gross ton or above, and platforms and drilling rigs Accidental oil outflow performance calculations for oil
engaged in voyages, to obtain an International Air tankers delivered on or after 1 January 2010.
Pollution Prevention (IAPP) certificate. The Annex
entered into force on the 19th of May 2005 and have an Access to computerised, shore-based damage stability and
residual strength calculation programs required for all oil
immediate effect on ships constructed (keel laid) on or
after this date. Ships constructed (keel laid) before 19th of tankers of 5000 tonnes deadweight and above from 1
May 2005 are required to comply with Annex VI on the January 2007. This means some kind of emergency
response system or service (ERS) is required. This may be
first scheduled dry-docking after this date, but in no case
later than 19th of May 2008. the Owners’ own system, or one may be registered with an
ERS offered e.g. by Det Norske Veritas.
Annex VI has requirements to the following:
• Ozone depleting substances from refrigerating plants and

fire fighting equipment
• Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) from diesel engines and EIAPP

certification
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10. 2005 SOLAS Amendments 12. 2006 Amendments to the Revised

MARPOL Annex I (Addition of new
A complete revision of the subdivision and stability
provisions of Ch. II-1 was adopted with entry into force set regulation 12A on oil fuel tank
for 1 January 2009. The revision of SOLAS chapter II-1 is protection)
intended to harmonize the provisions on subdivision and
At the 54th session (March 2006) MEPC adopted the new
damage stability for passenger and cargo ships. The
regulation 12A of the revised MARPOL Annex I on Oil
provisions of the present Parts A, B and B-1 have been
fuel tank protection.
revised as Parts A, B, B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-4 and will be
applicable to new ships built after the expected entry into The regulation will be applicable to all ships with an
force date of 1 January 2009. aggregate oil fuel capacity of 600 m3 and above:
- for which the building contract was placed on or after 1

The amendments, which have been intensively developed August 2007;or
over the past decade, are based on the probabilistic method
of determining damage stability, which is itself based on - in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which
the detailed study of data collected by IMO relating to are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction on
collisions. Because it is based on statistical evidence or after 1 February 2008; or
concerning what actually happens when ships collide, the
probabilistic concept is believed to be far more realistic - the delivery of which is on or after 1 August 2010.
than the previous deterministic method used for passenger
ships. The regulation will also apply to major conversions carried
out with milestone dates for the conversion similar to the
The revision has taken into account the results of the above dates.
HARDER (Harmonisation of Rules and Design Rational)
research project: a project undertaken by a consortium of The regulation will require that oil fuel tanks greater than
European industrial, research and academic institutions to 30 m3 are to be protected by a double hull arrangement.
study the probabilistic approach for assessing a ship's Alternatively to a double hull arrangement with boundary
damage stability and to develop new criteria and indexes distances as given in regulations 13A.6, 7. 8 is a double
for subdivision based on probability of survival, taking hull arrangement complying with the accidental oil fuel
into account effects from waves, heeling moments, cargo outflow performance as set out in regulation 13A.11.
shift, transient effects and equalization arrangements.
For passenger ships the marking of subdivision loadlines 13. 2006 SOLAS Amendments
has been changed from C.1, C.2, etc. to P1, P2, etc.
Amendments to SOLAS were adopted both by the MSC
In the 2005 SOLAS Amendments there are also a few 81 and 82 meetings in May and December 2006.
other changes to chapter II-1 with entry into force on
01.01.2007. The amendments in May were not so extensive, however,
- with intended entry into force 31.12.2008 a system for
transmitting long range identification and tracking
11. 2005 Amendments to Res. information has been introduced in addition to AIS for
A.744(18) - Enhanced Survey ships operating outside sea area A1, and
Programme for bulk carriers and oil - with intended entry into force 1. July 2010 lifejackets for
tankers. infants have been introduced (in addition to lifejackets
for children), and there are restrictions in EPIRBs'
transmission through Inmarsat.
The amendments to the “Guidelines on the enhanced
programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers The amendments in December 2006 are more extensive.
and oil tankers” (Resolution 744(18)), as amended by
Resolution MSC.197(80), incorporate some elements of - With intended entry into force 1. July 2008 the PSPC
the Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) under the Code has been made mandatory (see separate
revised MARPOL, regulation I/13G as well as a complete information on the PSPC Code), the requirements for
reorganization of the guidelines to include a new section end-for-ending of wire falls for launching appliances
on survey guidelines for the inspection of double hull have been deleted and replaced with requirements for
tankers. maintenance, periodical inspection, and renewal when
found necessary, at max. 5 years intervals. For
passenger ships there will be requirements to fire safety
of cabin balconies.
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- With intended entry into force 1. July 2010 a new 15. Amendments to be adopted by
regulation has been made both in chapters II-1 and III
introducing the option of designs and arrangements
MSC 84
alternative to prescriptive requirements, i.e. similar to MSC 83rd session (October 2007) approved several draft
what was introduced with Reg. 17 in chapter II-2 in the amendments to SOLAS and the Load Line Convention
2000 Amendments. Further there will for new large subject to adoption at MSC 84 (May 2008). The new drafts
(more than 3 MVZs or L ≥ 120 m) passengers ships be include:
requirements for safe return to port, i.e. requirements to
redundancy are being introduced. - Improved drainage in closed vehicle and ro-ro spaces
and special category spaces
- With intended entry into force 1. July 2009 one gets the - Introducing requirements for
impression that Parts A, B, and B-1 in chapter II-1 have embarkation/disembarkation (such as gangways and
been totally revised. However, it appears that this is just accommodation ladders)
a repeat of the 2005 SOLAS Amendments, which also - Emergency towing procedures for all ships
are to enter into force on the same date. The only new - Introducing an International Intact Stability Code
thing are two new regulations concerning safe return to making part A mandatory under Reg II-1/5-1 of
port for large passenger ships, and these two new SOLAS and 1(3)(b) of the Load Line Convention.
regulations are aimed at entering into force 01.07.2010, - Introducing AIS-SART
i.e. together with the chapter II-2 new requirements for
safe return to port.
14. IMO Performance Standard for

Protective Coating (PSPC)
With intended entry into force 1. July 2008 the
Performance Standard for Protective Coating (PSPC) has
been made mandatory. The performance standard provides
technical requirements for protective coatings in dedicated
seawater ballast tanks of all type of ships of not less than
500 gross tonnage and double-side skin spaces arranged in
bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upward which are
constructed, the keels of which are laid or which are
delivered on or after the dates referred to in SOLAS
regulation II-1/3-2.
The Standard is based on a detailed specification and

requirements which intend to provide a target useful
coating life of 15 years, which is considered to be the time
period, from initial application, over which the coating
system is intended to remain in “GOOD” condition. The
actual useful life will vary, depending on numerous
variables including actual conditions encountered in
service. The coating application (including steel surface
preparation) shall be followed up by
1. Coating system approval
2. Coating inspection
3. Verification
A Coating Technical File shall be prepared.
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1994 IGC Code Amendments Res. MSC. 32 (63)

16. Chronological Tables of Entry May 1995 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC. 46 (65)
into Force Dates 1995 MARPOL, Annex V Res. MEPC. 65 (37)
Amendments
16.1 Conventions, Codes and Amendments November 1995 SOLAS Amendments adopted by the
Amendments SOLAS Conference in
In the following table the references in the left column November 1995
correspond to the Resolutions etc. given in the right hand
June 1996 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC. 47 (66)
column.
1996 IBC Code Amendments Res. MSC. 50 (66) / MEPC.
1981 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC. 1 (XLV) 69 (38)
1983 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC. 6 (48) 1996 BCH Code Amendments Res. MEPC. 70 (38)
1987 MARPOL, Annex I Res. MEPC. 29 (25) December 1996 SOLAS Res. MSC. 57 (67)
Amendments Amendments
1st set of Amendments to IBC Res. MSC. 10 (54) and Res. December 1996 IBC Code Res. MSC. 58 (67)
Code MEPC. 32(27) Amendments
April 1988 SOLAS Res. MSC. 11 (55) June 1997 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC. 65 (68)
Amendments
1997 MARPOL, Res. MEPC. 75 (40)
October 1988 SOLAS Res. MSC. 12 (56)
Amendments Annex I Amendments
November 1988 SOLAS Amendments adopted by the 1997 MARPOL, Annex VI Protocol adopted by the
Amendments SOLAS Conference on Protocol MARPOL Conference in
GMDSS in November 1988 September 1997.
1988 SOLAS Protocol Protocol adopted by the November 1997 SOLAS Amendments adopted by the
SOLAS Conference in Amendments SOLAS Conference in
November 1988 November 1997
1988 LL Protocol Protocol adopted by the Load 1998 SOLAS Amendment Res. MSC. 69 (69)
Line Conference in
November 1988 May 1999 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC. 87 (71)
1989 MARPOL, Annex II Res. MEPC.34(27) 1999 MARPOL,
Amendments Annex I Amendments Res. MEPC. 78 (43)
1989 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC. 13 (57) 1999 MARPOL,
Annex II Amendments
1990 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC. 19 (58)
1999 IBC Code Res. MEPC. 79 (43)/
1990 MARPOL Amendments Res. MEPC. 39 (29) Amendments MSC.102 (73)
1990 ICG Code Amendments Res. MSC. 17 (58) 1999 BCH Res. MEPC. 80 (43)/
Code Amendments MSC.106 (73)
1990 IBC Code Amendments Res. MEPC. 40 (29) /
MSC.16 (58) 2000 MARPOL, Res. MEPC. 84 (44)
Annex II Amendments
1990 BCH Code Amendments Res. MEPC. 41 (29)
May 2000 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC. 91 (72)
1991 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC. 22 (59)
May 2000 SOLAS Protocol Res. MSC. 92 (72)
1991 MARPOL, Annex I Res. MEPC. 47 (31) 1988 Amendments
Amendments
2000 HSC Code Res. MSC. 97 (73)
1992 MARPOL, Annex I Res. MEPC.51 (32) and
Amendments Res. MEPC. 52 (32) December 2000 SOLAS Res. MSC. 99 (73)
Amendments
1992 MARPOL, Annex III Res. MEPC 58 (33)
Amendments December 2000 SOLAS Res. MSC. 100 (73)
Protocol 1988 Amendments
1992 IBC Code Amendments Res. MSC. 28 (61) and
Res. MEPC. 55 (33) 2000 IGC Code Amendments Res. MSC. 103 (73)
1992 IGC Code Amendments Res. MSC.30 (61) 2000 Amendments to Res. MSC.105(73)
Res. A.744(18)
April 1992 SOLAS Res. MSC. 24 (60) or
Amendments Res. MSC. 26 (60) 2000 GC Code Amendments Res. MSC. 107 (73)
December 1992 SOLAS Res. MSC. 27 (61) 2000 MARPOL, Ref. Res. MEPC. 88 (44)
Amendments Annex IV Amendments
1993 COLREG Amendments Res. A. 736 (18) 2000 MARPOL, Res. MEPC. 89 (45)
Annex V Amendments
May 1994 SOLAS Amendments Amendments adopted by the
SOLAS Conference in May 2000 IBC Code Amendments Res. MEPC. 90 (45)/
1994 or MSC.102 (73)
Res. MSC. 31 (63)
2000 BCH Code Amendments Res. MEPC. 91 (45)/
1994 HSC Code Res. MSC. 36 (63) MSC.106 (73)
December 1994 SOLAS Res. MSC. 42 (64) 2001 MARPOL, Res. MEPC. 95 (46)
Amendments Annex I Amendments
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2001 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC.117 (74) December 2004 SOLAS Res. MSC.170(79)
Amendments
2001 INF Code Amendments Res. MSC.118 (74)
December 2004 Amendments to Res. MSC.171(79)
2001 1994 HSC Code Res. MSC.119 (74) SOLAS Protocol 1988
Amendments
2004 Amendments to 1988 Res. MSC.172(79)
The International Convention Load Lines Protocol
on the Control of Harmful
IAFS Convention Anti-Fouling Systems on 2004 FTP Code Amendments Res. MSC.173(79)
Ships adopted by a conference
in October 2001 in London 2004 Amendments to the 1994 Res. MSC.174(79)
HSC Code
May 2002 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC.123(75)
2004 Amendments to the 2000 Res. MSC.175(79)
2002 Amendments to SOLAS Res. MSC.124(75) HSC Code
Protocol 1988
2004 IGC Code Amendments Res. MSC.177(79)
2002 Amendments to Res. MSC.125(75)
Res. A.744(18) 2004 INF Code Amendments Res. MSC.178(79)
December 2002 SOLAS Res. MSC.134(76) 2004 ISM Code Amendments Res. MSC.179(79)
Amendments December 2004 STCW Code Res. MSC.180(79)
2002 INF Code Amendments Res. MSC.135(76) Amendments
Amendments adopted by the 2004 BCH Code Amendments Res. MSC.181(79)

December 2002 SOLAS Diplomatic Conference on 2004 GC Code Amendments Res. MSC.182(79)
Conference Amendments Maritime Security in
December 2002 2004 SPS Code Amendments Res. MSC.183(79)
2003 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC.142(77) 2004 DSC Code Amendments Res. MSC.186(79)
2003 Amendments to 1988 Res. MSC.143(77) 2005 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC.194(80)
Load Lines Protocol 2005 ISM Code Amendments Res. MSC.195(80)
2003 Amendments to Res. Res. MSC.144(77) 2005 ISPS Code Amendments Res. MSC.196(80)
A.744(18)
2005 Amendments to Res. Res. MSC.197(80)
December 2003 MARPOL, Res. MEPC.111(50) and Res. A.744(18)
Annex I Amendments MEPC.112(50)
2006 Amendments to the Res. MEPC.141(54)
The International Convention Revised MARPOL Annex I
Ballast Water Management for the Control and
Convention Management of Ships’ May 2006 SOLAS Res. MSC.201(81)
Ballast Water and Sediments Amendments, 1st set
adopted by a conference in
February 2004 in London May 2006 SOLAS Res. MSC.202(81)
Amendments, 2nd set
2004 MARPOL, Annex IV Res. MEPC.115(51)
Amendments 2006 STCW Amendments, Res. MSC.203(81)
May 2004 SOLAS Res. MSC. 151(78) May 2006 Amendments to Res. MSC.204(81)
Amendments, 1st set SOLAS Protocol 1988
May 2004 SOLAS Res. MSC. 152(78) May 2006 IMDG Code Res. MSC.205(81)
Amendments, 2nd set Amendments
May 2004 SOLAS Res. MSC. 153(78) May 2006 FSS Code Res. MSC.206(81)
Amendments, 3rd set Amendments
May 2004 Amendments to Res. MSC.154 (78) May 2006 LSA Code Res. MSC.207(81)
SOLAS Protocol 1988 Amendments
2004 SAR Convention Res. MSC.155(78) 2006 STCW Code Amendments Res. MSC.209(81)
Amendments 2006 PSPC Res. MSC.215(82)
May 2004 STCW Code Res. MSC.156(78) December 2006 SOLAS Res. MSC.216(82)
Amendments Amendments
2004 IMDG Code Amendments Res. MSC.157(78) December 2006 FSS Code Res. MSC.217(82)
2004 Amendments to The Amendments
Technical Provisions for Means Res. MSC.158(78) December 2006 LSA Code Res. MSC.218(82)
of Access for Inspections Amendments
Res. MEPC.117(52) 2006 IBC Code Amendments Res. MSC.219(82)
2004 Revised MARPOL, (2004 MARPOL, Annex I
Annex I Amendments) 2006 IGC Code Amendments Res. MSC.220(82)
Res. MEPC.118(52) 2006 1994 HSC Code Res. MSC.221(82)
2004 Revised MARPOL, (2004 MARPOL, Annex II Amendments
Annex II Amendments) 2006 2000 HSC Code Res. MSC.222(82)
Res. MEPC.119(52) Amendments
2004 Revised IBC Code (2004 IBC Code 2006 Amendments to 1988 Res. MSC.223(82)
Amendments) and Load Lines Protocol
Res. MSC.176(79)
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2006 DSC Code Amendments Res. MSC.224(82)

2006 GC Code Amendments Res. MSC.225(82)
December 2006 Amendments to Res. MSC.227(82)
SOLAS Protocol 1988
2007 SOLAS Amendments Res. MSC.239(83)
2007 Amendments to SOLAS Res. MSC.240(83)
Protocol 1988
2007 INF Code Amendments Res. MSC.241 (83)
Regional agreement adopted

by the meeting in February
Stockholm Agreement 1996 in Stockholm
16.2 Entry into Force

In the following tables A and B new amendments/
regulations are listed by the entry into force dates.
Conventions/amendments previously adopted are also
included, starting with SOLAS 1948. This will help
keeping track of which requirements were applicable when
an existing ship was built, and also which later
requirements have been given retroactive force. This may
in some cases provide useful information for surveyors,
yards and owners. Table A applies to cargo ships, and
Table B to passenger ships.
Please note that the most common acceptance procedure

for amendments to IMO conventions is the so called “tacit
acceptance procedure”. This means that when an
amendment has been adopted by an expanded committee
(MSC or MEPC), the committee also decides on a certain
final date for member governments to object to the
respective amendments. Unless a certain number of
members representing a certain percentage of the world
fleet tonnage have objected within that date, the
amendment will enter into force after an agreed time
period (e.g. 6 months) has elapsed.
Until the final date for objections has been passed, the
entry into force date in Tables A and B will appear as
“Expected:”. An amendment must be approved by a
preceding expanded committee before it can be adopted.
When an entry into force date appears as “Proposed:” in
the tables, it means that the respective amendment has
been approved but not adopted yet.
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ENTRY INTO FORCE DATES OF INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS
The below table shows the date of coming into force of the Note:
various international conventions and their amendments. ”New ships” means new in relation to the enter into force date of
the respective convention/amendments, while an “existing ship”
means a ship constructed before that date.
Table A – Cargo Ships

Date of Convention Regulation Applicable to Subject
entry into
force
19.11.52 SOLAS New ships

1948
SOLAS
26.05.65 New ships
1960
21.07.68 ICLL 1966 New ships
COLREG
15.07.77 New ships
1972
SOLAS
25.05.80 New ships
1974
SOLAS
01.05.81 1978 All ships
Protocol
COLREG
15.07.81 E/38 Existing ships Range of lights and colour specification
1972
1969
18.07.82 New ships
Tonnage
MARPOL
02.10.83 Annex I All ships Annex I enters into force. Oil
73/78
Ch. II-1 New ships Completely revised Ch. II-1
Ch. II-2 New ships Completely revised Ch. II-2
II-2/17 Existing tankers Fireman’s outfit
II-2/20 Existing ships Fire control plans
II-2/62 & 60.5 Existing tankers Inert gas, tankers DWT ≥70 000
1981
01.09.84 SOLAS IV/4-1, 17 & 19 All ships VHF radiotelephone
Amendments IV/7 & 8 All ships Watches / operators
IV/10 All ships Two-tone alarm
Gyro compass, echo sounding device, rudder angle
V/12 All ships
indicator, revolution indicator
V/12(j) New ships ARPA, ships GT ≥ 10 000
V/12(n) New ships Rate of turn indicator, ships GT ≥ 100 000
1981
01.01.85 SOLAS V/12(j) Existing tankers ARPA, tankers GT ≥ 40 000
Amendments
1981
01.05.85 SOLAS II-2/62 & 60.5 Existing tankers Inert gas, tankers 40000 ≤ DWT < 70 000
Amendments
1981
01.01.86 SOLAS V/12(j) Existing tankers ARPA, tankers 10000 ≤ GT < 40 000
Amendments
01.07.86 1983 III New ships Completely revised Ch. III
SOLAS III/8 & 53 Existing ships Muster list and emergency instructions
Amendments
III/9 Existing ships Operating instructions
III/10 Existing ships Manning and supervision of survival craft
III/18 Existing ships Abandon ship training and drills
III/19 Existing ships Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections
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VII, Part B New chemical tankers IBC Code mandatory under SOLAS
VII, Part C New gas carriers IGC Code mandatory under SOLAS
15.07.86 COLREG E/38 Existing ships Navigation lights, positioning and sound signals
1981 II-1/29 Existing tankers Steering gear, tankers GT ≥ 10 000
01.09.86 SOLAS
Amendments V/12(j) Existing ships ARPA, non-tankers GT ≥ 40 000
MARPOL Annex II Annex II enters into force. Noxious liquid substances
73/78
1st set of
Amendments Oil tankers and chemical
06.04.87 to IBC Code tankers, new and existing
11th set of ships The codes extended to include pollution
Amendments
to BCH
Code
1981
01.09.87 SOLAS V/12(j) Existing ships ARPA, non-tankers 20000 ≤ GT < 40000
Amendments
1981 II-1/29 Existing tankers Steering gear, tankers GT ≥ 40000
01.09.88 SOLAS
Amendments V/12(j) Existing ships ARPA, non-tankers 15000 ≤ GT < 20000
MARPOL
31.12.88 Annex V Annex V (optional) enters into force. Garbage
73/78
1987
MARPOL, Gulf of Aden is special area. However, effective one
01.04.89 10(1)(f) All ships
Annex I year after reception facilities confirmed by coast states.
Amendments
ITU
Regulations
01.01.90 (ref. Appendix 7 All ships Stricter frequency tolerances for all radio transmitters
SOLAS, Ch.
IV,
Reg.2(a))
1989
MARPOL,
Annex II
Amendments
1992 IBC Oil tankers and chemical
13.10.90 Code tankers, new and existing Product lists revised and supplemented
amendments ships
12th set of
Amendments
to BCH
Code
Life-saving appliances installed or replaced shall be
III/1.4.5 Existing ships
tested and approved according to 1983 Amendments
III/6.2.3 Existing ships Fit two EPIRBs
Fit at least three two-way radiotelephone apparatus (see
also entry into force date 01.02.95)
1983 Liferaft capacity for 100% of persons on board + extra
III/26.3 Cargo ships, existing ships
01.07.91 SOLAS raft forward and/or aft if more than 100 m away
Amendments III/27.2 Cargo ships, existing ships All lifejackets to be fitted with light
Provide for each lifeboat at least three immersion suits.
III/27.3 Cargo ships, existing ships In addition the ship shall carry thermal protective aid for
all persons on board not provided with immersion suits,
or instead immersion suits for all on board
Life-saving appliances to be fitted with retro-reflective
material
01.02.92 November GMDSS GMDSS enters into force
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1988
SOLAS I/12 All ships New forms for SOLAS Certificates
Amendments
W.T. bulkhead(s) betw. machinery space and
II-1/11.8 New cargo ships cargo/passenger space.
& /11.9 W.T. enclosure (or equivalent) of stern tube
II-1/12-1 New dry cargo ships Double bottom required
Internal drainage for enclosed spaces where the deck
II-1/21 New ships edge is immersed at 5º heel.
Damage control
II-1/23-1 New dry cargo ships Damage control plan
II-2/4.3.3.2.5 New cargo ships Emergency fire pump suction head: Minor adjustment.
Requirements for sample extraction smoke detection
II-2/13-1 New ships systems.
II-2/15.2.6 Sounding pipes for oil fuel tanks should not terminate in
New ships
& /15.3 machinery spaces (general rule) (lub. oil may).
New tankers (flush point < Restrictions in use of heat affective materials in valves,
II-2/18.2.4 60º C) fittings, etc..
II-2/18.8 New ships Helicopter decks, requirements specified
Area limit changed from 2m2 to 4m2 for some spaces
II-2/44 New cargo ships (fire risk categories).
Revised specifications for the use of combustible
II-2/50.3 New cargo ships materials (veneers) on bulkheads and ceilings
More specific requirements for fire detection of vehicle
II-2/53.2.1 New cargo ships carrying decks.
& /53.3 vehicles Sample extraction smoke detection system may be used
except for ro-ro cargo spaces.
1989 New cargo ships < 500 GT Requirements extended to also applying to cargo
01.02.92 SOLAS II-2/54.1.1 carrying dangerous goods ships < 500 GT.
Amendments
New ships carrying More specific requirements for fire detection. Sample
II-2/54.2.3 dangerous goods extraction smoke detection system may be used
Existing and new chemical
II-2/55.5 Revised requirements for inert gas systems.
tankers and gas carriers
Reg. 56 (location and separation of spaces) is rewritten.
A single failure in deck or bulkhead shall not permit
II-2/56 New tankers entry of gas or fumes from cargo tanks into
accommodation etc..
Area limits changed from 2m2 to 4m2 for some spaces
II-2/58 New tankers (fire risk categories).
Flame arrestors not needed when velocity > 30m/s
II-2/59.2 New tankers (cargo tank purging/gas freeing (not provided with inert
gas system)).
II-2/62.19 New tankers Editorial changes (alarms, inert gas systems).
New ships > 500 GT Gyro repeater at emergency steering position
V/12(f) Heading information to emergency steering position
All ships shall consist of telephone (or similar).
Fire hoses to be of non-perishable material. Also
II-2/4.7 All ships applicable to existing ships when hoses are renewed.
Fire extinguishing arr. in paint lockers and lockers for
II-2/18.7 All ships flammable liquids.
V/13 All ships Minimum Safe Manning Certificate.
Life saving signals are not described in SOLAS any
V/16 All ships longer. Instead it is referred to IMO Resolutions A.229
(VII), A.439 (XI) and A.80 (IV).
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1990 Ch. II-1 New part B-1. Regulations for sub division and damage
01.02.92 SOLAS Dry cargo ships, new ships
Part B-1 stability
Amendments
1990 Annexes
17.03.92 MARPOL All ships Antarctic is special area
Amendments I and V
MARPOL Annex III (optional) enters into force. Harmful
01.07.92 Annex III
73/78 substances in packaged forms
1991 26 New ships Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan
04.04.93 MARPOL, Piping for oil residues (sludge).
Annex I Every ship ≥ 400 tons
17(3), 20 Piping to and from sludge tanks.
Amendments gross tonnage Revised format of Oil Record Book .
9, 10, 16, 21 and Various replacements of existing regulation texts
All ships
suppl. A & B (discharge criteria)
1992
MARPOL, 1(8)(c), 13F,
06.07.93 13G, and suppl. New tankers > 600 DWT Various new regulations (double hull or (mid deck)).
Annex I
Amendments B
24(4) New tankers Maximum permitted length of cargo tanks changed
November
1988 All ships must carry NAVTEX and float-free satellite
01.08.93 SOLAS IV/1.4 All ships
EPIRB (406 MHz)
Amendments
(GMDSS)
II-2/20.3 & All ships Fire drills and on-board training, extended requirements
III/18
V/17 New installations Pilot transfer arrangements
1991 SOLAS
01.01.94 The carriage of cargoes (new Ch.VI), the International
Amendments Ch.VI As applicable
Grain Code mandatory under SOLAS
VII/5 Ships carrying dangerous Packing certificate, list of dangerous goods carried
VII/7-1 goods Reporting of incidents
The whole Annex III (optional) is revised: References to
freight containers, portable tanks or tank wagons deleted.
1992 "Harmful substances" are identified in the IMDG Code.
All ships carrying harmful
28.02.94 MARPOL, Annex III Guidelines for identification.
substances in packaged
Annex III Marking shall stand 3 months immersion in the sea.
form
Amendments Marking and freight document shall include "Marine
Pollutant".
Copy of freight document to port authorities.
MARPOL, P&A
01.07.94 New chemical tankers Revised prewash procedures
Annex II standards
1(7), 1(9a) &
1992 All chemical tankers Antarctic is special area
5(14)
01.07.94 MARPOL,
Annex II 1(6), 2(7), 3(3),
Amendments 4, 5, 8(3), 14, Revised list of chemicals.
App.II, App.III The list of chemicals for IBC and BCH Codes and
MARPOL, Annex II will in the future only be published
1992 BCH 1.1, 1.4, 3.16, in the IBC Code.
01.07.94 Code Ch.VI, Ch.VII, All chemical tankers
Reissue of certificates necessary.
Amendments Ch.VIII Revised requirements for fire fighting for individual
Ch.11, Ch.12 substances.
1992 IBC & Ch.14 Ch.17, Carriage of chemical wastes.
01.07.94 Code Ch.18 & Ch.20
Amendments Chemical tankers
Ch.8 Cargo tank venting and gas freeing.
constructed after 01.01.94
Many minor or editorial changes.
1992 IGC All chapters Mechanical stress relief.
Gas carriers constructed
01.07.94 Code Ch.4, Ch.16, Cargo as fuel.
on or after 01.10.94
Amendments Ch.17, Ch.19 Ammonia stress corrosion cracking.
New cargoes: Pentane, Pentene
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18.07.94 1969 Article 3(2)(d) All ships All ships must have tonnage certificate according to the
Tonnage 1969 International Tonnage Convention
II-1/12-2 New oil tankers Access to spaces in the cargo area
Communication between bridge and machinery spaces
II-1/37 New ships
(modified text)
II-1/42, 43, 44 New ships Emergency generator starting: Clarification of text
II-1/45.3 New ships Locally earthed systems, clarification
II-1/45.4 New tankers Clarifications regarding earthing
The space containing the emergency fire pump shall not
II-2/4.3.3.2 New cargo ships be contiguous to machinery spaces or space for main fire
pumps (bulkhead may be insulated)
II-2/4.3.3.3 New ships Emergency fire pump for cargo ships < 2000 GT
December
1992 II-2/4.4.2 New ships Pressure in fire lines, new requirements
01.10.94
SOLAS Separate operations for opening the storage bottles and
Amendments II-2/5.2 New CO2 installations
for discharging into protected space
II-2/5.3 New installations New Halon installations prohibited
New (or modified) Fire detection systems: Requirements modified in
II-2/13.1
installations respect of addressable systems
Air supply to double hull and double bottom. Inerting of
II-2/59.4 New oil tankers double hull. Instruments for measuring of oxygen and
flammable vapour concentrations.
General emergency alarm shall continue to sound until
III/50 New ships manually turned off. Requirements for sound pressure
level.
IV/13 GMDSS ships Revised specification of capacities for radio batteries.
MARPOL Annex II, Reg. Interim Regs. 5A(2) (b) and 5A(4) (b) for Category B
02.10.94 Existing chemical tankers
73/78 5A and C substances respectively cease to be valid
November
01.02.95 1988 GDMSS New ships New ships must comply with GMDSS
SOLAS
Amendments
November Two-way radiotelephone apparatus to be of VHF-type
1988 and to comply with IMO Resolution A.605 (15)
01.02.95 SOLAS Fit two radar transponders complying with IMO
Amendments III/6.2.2 Existing ships
Resolution A.604 (15)
(GMDSS)
V/12(g) Existing ships One radar installation to operate in 9GHz band
1991
04.04.95 MARPOL, 26 Existing ships Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan
Annex I
Amendments
Crude oil tankers ≥ 20000
13 G(3) DWT and > 5 years. Enhanced survey requirements enter into force.
Product tankers ≥ 30000
DWT and > 5 years
Pre MARPOL crude oil
1992 tankers ≥ 20000 DWT and
06.07.95 MARPOL, pre MARPOL product 30% side or bottom protection or equivalent.
Annex I tankers ≥ 30000 DWT >
Amendments 25 years
13 G
Pre MARPOL crude oil
tankers ≥ 20000 DWT and Compliance with Reg. 13F required (i.e. double hull (or
pre MARPOL product mid deck)) or phase out.
tankers ≥ 30000 DWT >
30 years
1993 Several changes, mostly applicable to fishing
04.11.95 COLREG General
vessels < 29 m.
amendments
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Ch.X (new) New cargo high speed 1994 High Speed Craft (HSC) Code (Res. MSC.36 (63))
craft enters into force and is mandatory as a part of SOLAS
Ch.XI (new) Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety.
Organisations acting on Authorisation of recognised organisations (Res.
Reg.1
May 1994 behalf of Administrations A.739(18) made mandatory).
01.01.96 SOLAS Bulk carriers and oil
Amendments Reg.2 Enhanced surveys (Res. A.744(18) made mandatory).
tankers in service
Ship identification numbers (IMO Nos.) mandatory (Res.
Reg.3 All cargo ships ≥ 300 GT
A.600(15)).
Port state control of operational requirements (Res.
Reg.4
A.742(18) made mandatory).
V/8-1 (new Ship reporting systems introduced. Ref. Res.
All ships
regulation) MSC.43(64). Also ref. Res. A.648(16).
May 1994
01.01.96 SOLAS New tankers Emergency towing arrangement to be fitted at both ends.
Amendments V/15-1 (new ≥ 20000 TDW Ref. Res. MSC.35(63).
regulation) Existing tankers Same arrangement shall be fitted at the first scheduled
≥ 20000 TDW dry docking but not later than 01.01.99.
The information required by subchapter 1.9 of Res.
VI/2.1 Carriage of cargoes
A.714(17) to be provided prior to loading.
Loading, stowing and
December VI/5.6
securing of cargoes
1994 Approved Cargo Securing Manual required, to comply
01.07.96 Loading, stowing and
SOLAS with Res. A.714(17) (subchapters 1.6 and 1.7).
Amendments VII/5.6 securing of dangerous
goods
Carriage of dangerous Editorial change (including "loaded", "secured" in the
VII/6.1
goods text in addition to "stowed").
May 1995 Ships' routeing systems may be made mandatory for all
01.01.97 SOLAS V/8 All ships
ships.
Amendments
1995 STCW The STCW convention totally revised. The STCW code
01.02.97 Seafaring
Amendments has been introduced and is mandatory.
New ships
1995 L ≥12 m (Garbage) placards
01.07.97 MARPOL, Reg. 9 L ≥ 12 m, in international
Annex V Garbage record book
trade
Amendments
GT ≥ 400 or Garbage management plans
persons ≥ 15
1996
MARPOL, Reporting on incidents involving harmful
01.01.98 Article II (1) All ships, L ≥ 15 m
Protocol I substances(enhanced requirements).
Amendments
Management of the Safe Operation of Ships.
May 1994 The International Safety Management (ISM) Code (Res.
Oil tankers, chemical
01.07.98 SOLAS Ch.IX (new) A.741(18)) made mandatory.
carriers, gas carriers, bulk Shipowning companies to hold a Document of
Amendments carriers, cargo high speed Compliance and the ship to hold a Safety Management
craft ≥ 500 GT Certificate.
II – 2/15 new Stricter requirements for protection of oil fuel lines
May 1994 sub-paragraphs New ships (jacketed piping for high-pressure pipes, insulation of
01.07.98 SOLAS 2.9 – 2.11 surfaces with temp. above 220ºC, screening).
Amendments V/3(b) All ships Explanation of the phrase "Tropical storms".
V/4(b)(ii) All ships Meteorological issues increased from once to twice daily
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May 1994 V/22 (new Requirements for visibility from navigation bridge
01.07.98 New ships, L ≥ 45 m
continued SOLAS regulation) introduced.
Amendments
continued Existing ships Paragraphs (a)(i) and (a)(ii) of Reg. V/22 shall as far as
V/22(b) (new) L ≥ 45 m practicable apply to existing ships.
The word “structure” is added in the title of Ch. II-1,
Ch. II-1 which now reads: ”Construction - Structure, Subdivision
and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations”.
Ch. II-1, Part New part A-1
A-1
II-1/3-1 Ships shall be built and maintained according to the
(new All ships requirements of a classification society recognised by the
regulation) Administration or to equivalent national standards.
II-1/3-2 Dedicated seawater ballast tanks to have efficient
New oil tankers.
(new corrosion prevention system. To be approved, based on
New bulk carriers.
regulation) Res. A.798 (19).
Part B-1 (sub-division and damage stability) made
II-1/25-1.1 New dry cargo ships applicable also to ships 80 m ≤ Ls ≤ 100 m
Definition of sub-division index for
II-1/25-3.2 New dry cargo ships ships 80 m ≤ Ls ≤ 100 m
II-1/45.1.1.1 New ships The limit 55 V is changed to 50 V
Completely revised Ch. III, introduction of International
Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code, which is
June 1996 New requirements do in mandatory. Many regulations are changed to a greater or
01.07.98 SOLAS Ch. III general apply to new ships lesser extent, e.g. requirements for free-fall lifeboats.
Amendments The technical requirements for the life-saving appliances
are moved to the LSA Code.
Operational readiness, maintenance and inspection of
life-saving appliances: Yearly inspection of falls and
renewal within 4 years as an alternative to “end for
ending”. Marking of stowage locations. 5 yearly
III/20 All ships examination and overload testing of launching
appliances. On-load release gears: Biannual examination
by properly trained personnel, 5 yearly overhaul and
overload testing.
Pre. 01.07.1986 cargo 100% life raft capacity shall be available on each side of
III/31.3.1 ships the ship.
Cargo information to include likelihood of shifting and
VI/2.2.2 Carriage of bulk cargo angle of repose
Loading, unloading and storage. Reg. 7 is revised, more
VI/7 Carriage of bulk cargo extensive.
Organisations acting on
XI/1 Reg. 1 revised, more extensive.
behalf of Administrations
II-1/3-3 New oil, gas and chemical Means according to Res. MSC. 62 (67) to be provided to
(new tankers gain safe access to the bow
regulation)
II-1/3-4 Emergency towing arrangements according to Res.
(new regulation All oil, gas and chemical MSC. 35 (63) shall be fitted at both ends of the ship.
December replaces tankers ≥ 20 000 TDW Ships constructed before 01.01.96 to comply at first
1996 V/15-1(b)) scheduled dry-docking after 01.01.96, but not later than
01.07.98 SOLAS 01.01.99
Amendments Openings in shell plating below freeboard deck. New
II-1/17-1
(new New ships ships shall comply with Res. II-1/17 where “margin line”
regulation) shall mean “freeboard deck”
II-1/26.9 Survey of non-metallic expansion joints in piping
(new All ships
paragraph) systems penetrating the ship’s side.
II-1/26.10 Language to use in instructions and drawings essential
(new All ships
paragraph) for ship’s machinery and equipment.
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continued 1996
SOLAS II-1/26.11 Location and arrangement for vent pipes for fuel oil
Amendments (new New ships service, settling and lub. oil tanks. Two fuel oil service
paragraph) tanks for each fuel type.
continued
II-1/31.5 Machinery controls. Paragraph 5 introduces amendments

(new New ships to paragraphs 1 to 4 applicable to new ships.
paragraph)
II-1/41.5 Supply of electrical power when it is necessary for
(new New ships propulsion and steering of the ships.
paragraph)
II-1/43.3.4
(new sub- New cargo ships Restart of propulsion within 30 min. after blackout.
paragraph)
II-2/1 Editorial.
Changes in several definitions (mostly by referring to

Fire Test Procedures Code).
II-2/3 For materials which shall have low flame spread
characteristics a new test for smoke and toxicity is
required. This implies that most products previously
approved must carry out an additional test.
II-2/12.1.2 New sprinkler installations Editorial changes.
Combustible ducts, where allowed, shall have low flame
II-2/16 .1.1 New cargo ships spread characteristics.
II-2/16.11
(new New cargo ships Fire testing of fire dampers and A-class penetrations.
paragraph)
Provisions for helicopter facilities shall be in accordance
II-2/18.8 New ships with Res. A.855(20).
II-2/49.2 & .3 New cargo ships Reference to Fire Test Procedure Code.
II-2/50.3.1 New cargo ships Low flame spread characteristics of vapour barriers
Fire protection of cargo spaces. Revised sub-paragraphs,
New cargo ships
II-2/53.1.2 clarifications.
& .1.3 Any of the mentioned exemptions to be stated in an
All cargo ships Exemption Certificate
II-2/53.2.5 Ventilation openings not to endanger survival craft
Ro-ro cargo spaces, new
(new sub- stowage and embarkation areas, service spaces and
cargo ship
paragraph) control stations.
II-2/54.2.4.3 Natural ventilation required in enclosed cargo spaces for
(new sub- New cargo ships solid dangerous goods in bulk if not provided with
paragraph) mechanical ventilation.
II-2/54.2.10 New cargo ships Separation of ro-ro spaces for dangerous goods
II-2/54
Table 54.1 Carriage of dangerous The tables are revised
Table 54.2 goods
Table 54.3
Exterior boundaries as specified to be constructed of
II-2/56.7 New tankers steel (with A-60 insulation)
II-2/56.8.3 New tankers Windows in exterior boundaries as specified to be A-60
II-2/56.9 Any permanent access from a pipe tunnel to the main
(new New tankers pump room shall be fitted with a watertight door
paragraph)
II-2/59.1.2.3 Secondary means of full flow release of vapour from
(new sub- New tankers cargo tanks, alternatively pressure sensors with
paragraph) monitoring
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II-2/59.1.3.2 New tankers Supervision of operational status of isolating valves

where combined tank venting
01.07.98 December
continued 1996 II-2/59.1.3.3 Sub-paragraph .1.2.3 must be complied with if an
SOLAS (new sub- New tankers
isolated tank shall be loaded, ballasted or discharged
Amendments paragraph)
continued
II-2/59.5 Portable instrument for measuring flammable vapour
(new All tankers concentrations, spares and means of calibration to be
paragraph) provided
Positive means of indication of operational status for
II-2/62.11.2.1 New tankers control systems for isolating branch pipes in inert gas
systems
V/15-1 Tankers Regulation deleted and replaced by Reg. II-1/3-4
Carriage of dangerous
VII/2 Class 6.1 and Class 9 reworded
goods
Reg. 15.1.5 Option to use Reg. 8.2.18.(Interim arrangements have
(new
1994 IGC All gas carriers with cargo been accepted since 1993)
paragraph)
01.07.98 Code tank type C, excluding
Amendments Reg. 8.2.18 type 1G ships
(new Increased filling limits
paragraph)
Pre 01.07.97 ships:
1995 L ≥ 12 m (Garbage) plackards
01.07.98 MARPOL, Reg. 9 L ≥ 12 m, in international
Annex V Garbage record book
trade
Amendments
persons ≥ 15
1996 IBC Item 16.6.4 Chemical tankers Heat sensitive cargoes in deck tanks
Code
01.07.98 Amendments
(and 1956 Ch. 17 & 18 Chemical tankers New products in List of Products
BCH Code
Amendments
December Editorial changes (in general: several references to
01.07.98 1996 IBC Chemical tankers acceptance by the Administration have been replaced
Code with references to recognised standards)
Amendments
II-1/3-3.2 Means according to Res. MSC. 62 (67) to be provided to
Existing oil, gas and
(new gain safe access to the bow. (To be provided not later
regulation) chemical tankers than 01.07.2001)
First
scheduled December Existing tankers.
dry- 1996 However, not applicable to To comply with paragraphs .1.2.3 and .1.3.3 of
docking SOLAS chemical tankers carrying Reg. II-2/59 (secondary means for full flow release of
after Amendments II-2/59.1.11 oil, for which IBC 8.1 & vapour from cargo tanks, alternatively pressure sensors
01.07.98 8.3.3 or BCH 2.14.3 apply with monitoring). (To be complied with not later than
, ref. MEPC/Circ. 362 = 01.07.2001)
MSC/ Circ.929
1992
MARPOL, Change in discharge criteria (phase out of 100 ppm oily
06.07.98 9, 10, 16 All existing ships
Annex I water separators).
Amendments
December II-1/3-4 Existing oil, gas and Emergency towing arrangements. Final date for
1996 (replaces
01.01.99 chemical tankers ≥ 20000
SOLAS Reg. V/15-1 TDW compliance with Reg. II-1/3-4.
Amendments (b))
November
01.02.99 1988 GDMSS Existing ships Existing ships must comply with GMDSS
SOLAS
Amendments
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1997 25 A
01.02.99 MARPOL, (new Oil tankers ≥ 5000DWT Intact stability
Annex I regulation)
Amendments
June 1997 V/8-2
01.07.99 SOLAS (new Vessel traffic services
Amendments regulation)
Ch. XII Bulk carriers with single Ch. XII enters into force
(new chapter) side skin, L ≥ 150 m
XII/4 Damage stability requirement
XII/5 Structural strength of holds
01.07.99 New ships carrying solid
bulk cargoes with density Information booklet.
XII/8
≥ 1000 kg/m3 Marking on ship’s sides (density ≥ 1780 kg/m3)
XII/10 Solid bulk cargo declaration
XII/11 Loading instrument
November
1997 XII/4 Damage stability requirements
Implemen- SOLAS XII/6 Structural strength of holds
tation Amendments
depending Restrictions for ships > 10 years to carry bulk cargo with
on ship’s XII/7 density ≥ 1780 kg/m3. Subject to enhanced periodical
age on Existing ships carrying survey.
01.07.99 solid bulk cargoes with Information booklet.
and as XII/8 density ≥ 1780 kg/m3 Marking on ship’s sides.
specified in
the Requirements for ships not being capable of complying
XII/9
respective with Regs. 4.2 and 6.
regulation XII/10 Solid bulk cargo declaration.
XII/11 Loading instrument
1997
01.08. 99 MARPOL, Reg. 10 All ships North West European waters special area
Annex I
Amendments
1997 NOx emission. Note that engines for ships the keels of
MARPOL, Reg. 13 (New) diesel engines which are laid on or after this date shall comply with
Annex VI these (retroactive) requirements. The same applies to
01.01.2000 Protocol conversions and new installations on or after this date.
(formal entry
into force Shipboard incineration. Note that incinerators installed
date is Reg. 16 Installation of incinerators on or after this date shall be approved according to these
19.05.2005) (retroactive) requirements.
1988
SOLAS Harmonised certification and survey system enters into
Protocol All ships force (HSSC). New certificate forms. Five year
1988 LL certificates.
Protocol
I/10(a)(v) Cargo ships Min. two bottom surveys each 5 year period
03.02. 2000
Drainage of enclosed cargo spaces.
22(2), 27 New ships
Damage extent, residual stab. after damage
1988 LL
Protocol Inclining test.
10, 44 New and existing ships
CL-lifeline for timber freeboard
Article VI 2(f) Tacit acceptance procedure for amendments to Annex B
(ii) & 22 (g) (ii) of the LL Protocol
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Amendments
1990 IBC
Code
Amendments According to the Harmonised certification and survey system enters into
03.02. 2000 respective convention or
1990 BCH force
code
Code
Amendments
1990 IGC
Code
Amendments
VII/1.3 Reference to INF cargo in the application.

Ships carrying INF cargo
May 1999 (also cargo ships <500 INF Code (Res. MSC. 88 (71) made mandatory.
01.01. 2001 SOLAS GT) (INF cargo means packaged irradiated fuel,
Amendments Ch. VII, Part D
(new Part) plutonium and high-level radioactive wastes
carried as cargo)
1999 Appendix II to All tankers ≥ 150 GT and

MARPOL, Contents of Supplement to IOPP Certificate updated
01.01. 2001 Annex I Annex I all other ships ≥ 400 GT
Amendments
II-1/3-3.2 Existing oil, gas and Final date for providing means according to Res. MSC
(new chemical tankers .62(67) to gain safe access to the bow.
regulation)
December Final date for complying with paragraphs .1.2.3 and
1996 .1.3.3 of Reg. II-2/59 (secondary means for full flow
01.07. 2001 SOLAS II-2/59.1.11 release of vapour from cargo tanks, alternatively
Amendments (new sub- Existing tankers pressure sensors with monitoring). For ships holding
paragraph) Chemical Code Certificates the final date is 01.07.2005
(see 1999 IBC and BCH Codes Amendments and
combined MSC/Circ. 929 and MEPC/Circ. 362.)
First June 1996
periodical Pre 01.07.98 Lights of lifejackets shall comply with paragraph 2.2.3
SOLAS III/32.2.3
survey after cargo ships of the LSA Code.
Amendments
01.07. 2001
May 2000
SOLAS Cargo Ship Construction
Amendments Certificates; Cargo Ship
Appendix Safety Equipment Under the heading "Type of Ship" in these certificates
01.01.2002 May 2000
SOLAS (ref. Reg. I/15) Certificates; and Cargo the words "Bulk Carrier" are included.
1988 Ship Safety Certificates
Protocol
Amendments
2000 A product's liability to cause tainting of seafood has been
MARPOL, deleted as a criterion to identify harmful substances
01.01.2002 Annex III Appendix All ships (marine pollutants).
Amendments
Revised definition of "nearest land" north east of
Reg. 1
Australia.
2000
Discharge of incinerator ashes from plastic products
01.01.2002 MARPOL, Regs. 1 & 2 All ships which may contain toxic or heavy metal residues
Annex V prohibited.
Amendments
Spanish language acknowledged in certificates, records
Reg. 9
etc.
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Management of the Safe Operation of Ships.

Cargo ships ≥ 500 GT for
May 1994 which the ISM Code did The International Safety Management (ISM) Code (Res.
01.07. 2002 SOLAS Ch. IX not enter into force on A.741(18)) made mandatory.
Amendments 01.07.98 Shipowning companies to hold a Document of
Compliance and the ship/unit to hold a Safety
Mobile offshore drilling Management Certificate.
units ≥ 500 GT
Testing of watertight compartments (filling with water
II-1 /14.3 New ships not compulsory)
IV /1.1 All ships ”unless provided otherwise” is inserted in Application
IV / 2.1.16
(new sub- All ships Definition of GMDSS identity
paragraph)
Reference to definitions in the Radio Regulations and
IV / 2.2 All ships
SAR Convention
IV / 5-1 (new All ships Governments to register GMDSS identity
regulation)
1998 IV / 13.8 All ships Continuous supply of information to navigation receiver
01.07. 2002 SOLAS
Amendments IV /15.9 All ships Testing of EPIRBs at 12 months intervals
IV / 18 (new All ships Position-updating of two-way communication equipment
regulation)
VI / 5.6 Securing of cargo Rewording (excluding solid and liquid bulk cargoes)
VII / 5.6 Paragraph 6(?) is deleted
VII / 6 New heading: ”Stowage and securing”
Carriage of dangerous New paragraph or rewording of existing paragraph in
goods
Consolidated Edition 1997: Loading, stowing and
VII /6.6
securing to be in accordance with the approved Cargo
Securing Manual
2000 IBC Chapters All ships holding IBC
01.07.2002 Code 5,14,15 & 16 Code Certificate Stricter testing requirements for new cargo hoses.
Amendments
2000 BCH Regulations New alternative requirements for carbon disulphide.
All ships holding BCH
01.07.2002 Code 2.12, 3.16.11, Code Certificate
Amendments 4.1 & 5.3.3
2000 IGC Chapters 3, 4, Editorials and clarifications.
All ships holding IGC
01.07.2002 Code 5, 8, 9, 11, 13, Stricter testing requirements for cargo hoses installed on
Code Certificate
Amendments 14, 18. or after 01.07.2002.
2000 GC Chapters V, All ships holding GC Stricter testing requirements for cargo hoses installed on
01.07.2002 Code XIV, XVIII. Code Certificate or after 01.07.2002.
Amendments
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II-1/3-4 Oil, gas and chemical Emergency towing.

tankers >20 000 TDW The existing text of this regulation has been replaced by
a new text.
The emergency towing arrangements shall be capable of
Paragraph 2 rapid deployment in the absence of main power and easy
New ships connection. One of the arrangements to be pre-rigged
ready for deployment. Requirements for strength and
prototype testing.
Paragraph 3 Existing ships In principle no new requirements.
New installation of materials containing asbestos
II-1/3-5 prohibited with a few exceptions (vanes in rotary vane
All ships,
(new compressors and vacuum pumps, watertight joints and
regulation) use of asbestos
linings used for fluids at high temperature, supple and
flexible thermal insulation assemblies for temperatures >
1000 °C) .
II-1/43.2.2.7
(new New tankers 18 hours emergency lighting in cargo pump-rooms.
subparagraph
.7)
Completely revised Ch. II-2 including introduction of
December International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code),
2000
01.07.2002 Ch. II-2 which is mandatory. The technical requirements for fire
SOLAS safety systems and equipment are moved from Ch. II-2
Amendments to the FSS Code.
Cargoes other than oil shall not be carried unless all
New and existing cargo spaces are empty of oil and gas-freed or unless the
II-2/1.6.5 combination carriers arrangements provided in each case have been approved
(OBO, Ore/bulk) by the Administration.
The lay out of the chapter, way of approaching the
requirements/regulations has been changed. The fire
safety objectives of the chapter is to prevent the
occurrence of fire and explosion; reduce the risk to life
caused by fire; reduce the risk of damage to the ship, its
II-2/2 New ships cargo and environment caused by fire; contain, control
and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of
origin; and provide adequate and readily accessible
means of escape for passengers and crew.
New requirements highlighted here are:
Temperature sensing devices with audible and visible

alarm for shaft glands, bearings for cargo pumps, ballast
pumps and stripping pumps installed in cargo pump-
rooms and driven by shafts passing through pump room
bulkheads.
Interlock between lighting (except emergency lightning)
and ventilation in cargo pump-rooms such that
II-2/4.5.10 New tankers ventilation shall be on when switching on the lightning.
Continuous monitoring of concentration of hydrocarbon
gases in cargo pump-rooms. Automatic audible and
visible alarm when concentration reaches a level higher
than 10% of the lower flammable limit.
Cargo pump-rooms shall have bilge level monitoring
devices with alarm.
New ships & new Fire extinguishing systems using Halon 1211, 1301, and
II-2/10.4.1.3 installations on board 2402 and perfluorocarbons are prohibited.
existing ships
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December Fixed water-based (or equivalent) local application fire-

01.07.2002 2000 fighting systems in category A machinery spaces >
SOLAS New cargo ships ≥ 500m3 in gross volume. In periodically unattended
continued II-2/10.5.6
Amendments 2000 GT machinery spaces the system shall have both automatic
continued and manual release capabilities. Continuously manned
machinery spaces need manual release capability only.
Requirements introduced for deep-fat cooking
New ships & new equipment: extinguishing system with alarm indicating
II-2/10.6.4 installations on board operation, primary and backup thermostat with alarm,
existing ships automatic shutting off electric power when activating the
extinguishing system.
Min. 2 emergency escape breathing devices within
II-2/13.3.4 New cargo ships
accommodation spaces.
More specific requirements for escape ladder from
II-2/13.4.2.1.1 New ships machinery spaces (fire insulation, min. 800 mm x 800
mm internal dimensions, emergency lighting).
Emergency escape breathing devices to be situated at
II-2/13.4.3 New ships easily visible and reachable places within the machinery
spaces.
In general more detailed requirements for operational
II-2/Part E New ships readiness (operational readiness and maintenance;
instructions, onboard training and drills; operations).
A maintenance plan for fire protection systems and fire-
II-2/14.2.2 New ships
fighting systems shall be kept on board.
Maintenance plan also for inert gas systems, deck foam
II-2/14.4 New tankers systems, fire safety arrangements in cargo pump-rooms,
and flammable gas detectors.
A training manual shall be provided in crew mess room
and recreation room or in each crew cabin.
Fire safety operational booklets shall be provided on
II-2/16.1& .2 New ships
board.
The fire safety operational booklets shall include
provisions for preventing fire spread to the cargo area
and procedures for cargo tank purging and/or gas-
II-2/16.3 New tankers freeing.
Requirements for vent outlets if inert gas system is not
provided.
This regulation introduces the option for designs and
arrangements alternative to prescriptive requirements
II-2/17 New ships otherwise found in Ch. II-2. The regulation prescribes
how to carry out engineering analyses, evaluation and
approval of the alternative designs and arrangements.
Requirements for helicopter facilities have been
II-2/18 New Helicopter facilities introduced. (For definitions, see Reg. II-2/3.26 & .27).
Ch.V Completely revised Ch. V.
A working language shall be established and

entered in log book. All plans/lists required to be
V/14.3 All ships posted are to be translated to the working language
(this requirement was previously only applicable to
passenger ships).
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English shall be the working language for bridge-

December to-bridge and bridge-to-shore safety
01.07.2002 2000 All ships to which Ch.
continued SOLAS V/14.4 communications as well as on board for
I applies
Amendments communication with the pilot, unless those directly
continued involved speak another common language.
Several new requirements.

New ships
Highlighted here are:
Electronic chart display and information system
V/19.2.1.4 & .5 (ECDIS) with back-up arrangements may be accepted as
New ships irrespective of meeting the chart carriage requirements.
size GPS or terrestrial radio navigation system (or other
V/19.2.1.6 means for position identification).
V/19.2.1.8 Sound reception system for totally enclosed bridges.
V/19.2.1.7 New ships < 150 GT Radar Reflector
An echo sounding device required (previously only
V/19.2.3.1 required for ships on international voyages).
A 9 GHz radar required (previously only required for
V/19.2.3.2 ships on international voyages).
New ships ≥ 300 GT
V/19.2.3.3 An electronic plotting aid (EPA) required
Device to indicate speed and distance through water
V/19.2.3.4 (previously only required for ships ≥ 500 GT).
V/19.2.3.5 A transmitting heading device (TDC) required
New ships ≥ 500 GT on
all voyages, new cargo
V/19.2.4 ships ≥ 300 GT on Automatic identification system (AIS).
international voyages
V/19.2.5.5 New ships ≥ 500 GT An automatic tracking aid (ATA) required.
A second radar required which shall be a 3 GHz radar
(the Administration may accept a second 9 GHz radar)
V/19.2.7.1 (two radars previously only required for ships ≥ 10 000
New ships ≥ 3000 GT GT).
Two independent automatic tracking aids (ATA)
V/19.2.7.2 required.
The ARPA shall be capable of plotting at least 20
V/19.2.8.1 targets.
New ships ≥ 10 000 GT
V/19.2.8.2 Heading (autopilot) or Track control system required.
Rate of turn indicator required (previously only required
V/19.2.9.1 for ships ≥ 100 000 GT with keel laid on or after
New ships ≥ 50 000 GT 01.09.1984)
A device to indicate speed and distance over the ground
V/19.2.9.2 in forward and athwartships direction required.
V/20.1.4 New ships ≥ 3000 GT Voyage data recorder (VDR) required
Underlining that the Safety Management Code shall be
IX/3.1 Safety management treated as mandatory.
Safety management:
IX/6.2 & .3 Change of flagstate or Paragraph 3 is deleted.
company
High-speed cargo craft ≥
X/1.1& .2 Introducing the 2000 High-Speed Craft (HSC) Code.
500 GT
Excluding from definition of "High speed craft" craft the
hull of which is supported completely clear above the
High-speed craft cargo ≥ water surface in non-deplacement mode by aerodynamic
X/1.3 500 GT forces generated by ground effect (Wing-in-Ground
(WIG) craft). (Previous paragraph 2 renumbered as
paragraph 3).
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December
01.07.2002 2000 Stage of construction: 1% of estimated mass changed to
continued New High-speed cargo
SOLAS X/1.5 3% of estimated mass. (Previous paragraph 4
craft ≥ 500 GT
Amendments renumbered as paragraph 5)
continued
X/2
New High-speed cargo 2000 HSC Code applicable to new high-speed craft.
&
craft ≥ 500 GT
X/3
December
2000
SOLAS
Amendments Cargo Ship Safety New section 3 resp. section 5 to the Record of
December Appendix (ref. Equipment Certificates & Equipment (Form E and Form C resp.) included
01.07.2002 2000 Reg. I/15) Cargo Ship Safety (regarding navigational systems and equipment). Present
SOLAS Certificates sections 5 and 6 deleted from Form C.
Protocol
1988
Amendments
2000 Annex A, para.
Amendments 2.2.2 (ref. Reg.
to Res. XI/2 of Bulk carriers ≥ 15 years
A.744(18), SOLAS)
Guidelines
on the
enhanced Bottom surveys to be carried out in dry dock (i.e. at
Programme intermediate and special surveys).
01.07.2002 of
Inspections Annex B, para.
2.2.2 (ref. Reg.
during Oil tankers ≥ 15 years
Surveys of XI/2 of
Bulk SOLAS)
Carriers and
Oil Tankers
II-2/13.3.4.2 At least two emergency escape breathing devices shall
Existing cargo ships
II-2/1.2.2.2 be carried within accomodation.
II-2/13.4.3 Emergency escape breathing devices shall be carried
Existing ships
II-2/1.2.2.2 within the machinery spaces.
II-2/Part E Existing ships readiness (operational readiness and maintenance;
II-2/14.2.2 A maintenance plan for fire protection systems and fire-
Existing ships
December II-2/1.2.2.2 fighting systems shall be kept on board.
First survey
after 2000 II-2/14.4 Maintenance plan also for inert gas systems, deck foam
01.07.2002 SOLAS Existing tankers systems, fire safety arrangements in cargo pump rooms
Amendments II-2/1.2.2.2 and flammable gas detectors.
II-2/15.2.3 A training manual shall be provided in crew mess room
Existing ships
II-2/1.2.2.2 and recreation room or in each crew cabin.
II-2/16.1 & .2 Fire safety operational booklets shall be provided on
Existing ships
II-2/1.2.2.2 board.
The fire safety operational booklet shall include
II-2/16.3 provisions for preventing fire spread to the cargo area
Existing tankers
II-2/1.2.2.2 and procedures for cargo tank gas-puring and/or gas-
freeing.
GPS or terrestrial radio navigation system (or other
V/19.2.1.6 means for position identification) required. Radio
Existing ships
V/19.1.2.2. direction finder no longer required (and Exemption
Certificate w.r.t RDF no longer relevant).
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1999 IBC Ch. 8, Ships holding IBC Code

First dry Code 8.1 & Certificates Secondary means for full flow release of vapour from
docking Amendments 8.3.3 cargo tanks, alternatively pressure sensors with
after 1999 BCH Ch. 2 monitoring. (To be complied with not later than
01.07. 2002 Ships holding BCH Code 01.07.2005).
Code
Certificates
Amendments 2.14.3
First
The requirements of Reg. II-2/4.5.10.1.1 (temperature
scheduled sensing devices with audible and visual alarms for shaft
dry-docking glands, bearings for cargo pumps, ballast pumps and
after December stripping pumps installed in cargo pump-rooms and
2000
01.07.2002 II-2/1.6.7 Existing tankers driven by shafts passing through pump-room bulkheads),
SOLAS
(but not later Reg. II-2/4.5.10.1.4 (bilge level monitoring devices with
Amendments
than alarms in pump-rooms), and a system for continuous
monitoring of the concentration of hydrocarbon gases in
01.07.2005) cargo pump-rooms shall be complied with / fitted.
2001 New text of Reg. 13 G. Applicable to existing single hull

MARPOL, Existing single hull oil oil tankers as per footnote 1) to this table. The
01.09.2002 Reg. 13 G
Annex I tankers Administration may allow continued operation subject to
Amendments compliance with CAS as per footnote 2) to this table.
1998 STCW Tables Deck officers engaged in The specifications have been made more detailed
01.01.2003 Code A-II/1 & cargo handling and
Amendments A-II/2 stowage
The 1999 Reg. 13 G (1) amendments have been
13 G (1) superseded by the 2001 MARPOL Annex I Amendments
1999 which entered into force 01.09.2002, see above.
MARPOL,
01.01.2003 All oil tankers ≥ 150 GT,
Annex I 26(3)
Amendments all other ships ≥ 400 GT SOPEP plan may be combined with the Shipboard
(new certificated to carry Marine Pollution Emergency Plan for Noxious Liquid
paragraph) noxious liquid substances Substances required by Annex II, Reg. 16
in bulk
1999 All ships certificated to
MARPOL, Reg. 16 Ship shall carry Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency
01.01.2003 carry noxious liquid
Annex II (new reg.) Plan for Noxious Liquid Substances.
substances in bulk
Amendments
All ships carrying
2001 dangerous goods in The reference to "schedule 10, 11, 12 or 13" in the
01.01.2003 SOLAS VII/14.2 packaged form or in solid IMDG Code is changed to "transport schedule 10, 11, 12
Amendments form in bulk (also cargo or 13".
ships < 500 GT)
Carriage of packaged
2001 INF 1.1.1.3 (ref. irradiated nuclear fuel, The words "schedule 10, 11, 12 or 13" are replaced by
01.01.2003 Code Reg. VII/14.1 plutonium and high-level "transport schedule 10, 11, 12 or 13".
Amendments of SOLAS) radioactive wastes on
board ships.
Reg.13.1 Editorial changes
Existing High speed cargo Nautical charts and nautical publications to be provided.
2001 1994 Reg.13.14 craft ≥ 500 GT In lieu of nautical charts an electronic chart display and
01.01.2003 HSC Code information system (ECDIS) with back-up may be
Amendments accepted.
High Speed Craft Safety A new section 5 (regarding navigational systems and
Annex 1
Certificate equipment) is added in the Record of Equipment.
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Annex 1 All ships Ships shall not apply or re-apply anti-fouling systems
01.01.2003 containing organotin, e.g. TBT.
(reference Annex 4, An International Anti-Fouling System (IAFS) Certificate
Ships ≥ 400 GT engaged
is made to IAFS to be carried. Until the IAFS Convention enters into
Reg. 2 in international voyages
explanation force a Statement of Compliance ought to be carried.
Convention
in Item 3 Ships < 400 GT and
on pages 4 Annex 4, A Declaration signed by the Owners or Owner’s
Length ≥ 24 m
& 5) authorised agent to be carried no later than when the
Reg. 5 engaged in international IAFS Convention enters into force.
voyages
Anniver-
sary date of
delivery of 2001 Category 1, 2, and 3 oil
the ship MARPOL, tankers delivered in 1973 In order to continue trading as an oil tanker the ship must
Reg. 13 G(4) or earlier
between Annex I comply with Reg. 13 F (i.e. upgrading to double hull).
01.01.2003 Amendments See footnote 1)
and
31.12.2003
Paragraphs 2.9, 2.10 and 2.11 of Reg. 15 to be complied
May 1994 with within this date, i.e. stricter requirements for
Ships constructed before
01.07. 2003 SOLAS II-2/15.2.12 protection of oil fuel lines (jacketed piping for high-
01.07.98
Amendments pressure pipes, insulation of surfaces with temp. above
220ºC, screening).
First survey December
for safety 2000 V/19.2.4.2.2 Existing tankers > 300 GT An automatic identification system (AIS) to be fitted.
equipment SOLAS
after Amendments
01.07.2003
MARPOL, Annex IV enters into force. However, the
MARPOL, Annex IV original Annex IV is replaced by the 2000 MARPOL
Annex IV (sewage) Annex IV Amendments (“the revised text”) entering into
force the same date, see next line.
All ships the building
27.09.2003 contracts of which are
2000 Annex IV
(sewage) signed on or after
MARPOL, The revised text of Annex IV to be informally applied.
27.09.2003, and which
Annex IV Reg. 2.1.1 & are ≥ 400 GT, or which
Amendments 2.1.2 are certified to carry > 15
persons
Paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 deleted, and paragraph 8
IV/1
renumbered as paragraph 3.
IV/3 Paragraph 2.3 deleted (no longer relevant).
Reference to Reg. V/12(g) and (h) replaced by reference
May 2002 IV/4.1.6 to Reg. V/19.2.3.2 of the December 2000 SOLAS
01.01.2004 SOLAS General (radio Amendments.
Amendments communications)
Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 deleted (no longer relevant), and
IV/7
paragraph 5 renumbered as paragraph 2.
IV/12 Paragraph 4 deleted (no longer relevant).
IV/14 Paragraph 2 deleted, and in paragraph 1 the words

“Subject to paragraph 2” are deleted.
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01.01.2004 May 2002 New heading of the regulation: “International Code of
SOLAS V/21
continued Signals and IAMSAR Manual”.
Amendments All ships
V/21.2 All ships shall carry an up-to-date copy of Volume III of
continued (new paragraph the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and
2) Rescue Manual (IAMSAR Manual).
Carriage of bulk cargo Reference to Reg. VII/2 replaced by a reference to the
VI/2.2.3 which may create a IMDG Code, as defined in Reg. VII/1.1.
potential hazard
Stowage and securing of
VI/5 The expression “cargo transport units” is introduced.
cargo
Loading and shipment of Reference to Reg. VII/2 is replaced by a reference to the
VI/6.3 cargo which may create a IMDG Code, as defined in Reg. VII/1.1.
potential hazard
Ch. VII, Existing Part A is replaced by a new Part A and a new
Part A Part A-1.
Heading: “Carriage of Dangerous Goods in Packaged
New Part A Form”.
Carriage of dangerous The new IMDG Code (Res. MSC.122(75)) made
(Regulations 1 goods,
through 6) mandatory.
also in
cargo ships < 500 GT An approved Cargo Securing Manual Required.
New Part A-1 Heading: “Carriage of Dangerous Goods in Solid Form
in Bulk”.
(Regulations 7
The new IMDG Code (Res. MSC.122(75)) made
through 7-4)
mandatory.
The definition of INF Cargo refers to class 7 of the new
VII/14.2
IMDG Code.
Carriage of INF cargo
VII/14.6 Paragraph 6 deleted (reference to the old IMDG Code).
Cargo Ship Section 2, items 7 and 8 and related footnotes and

Appendix (ref. Section 4 are deleted from the Record of Equipment for
Reg. I/15) Safety Radio Certificate the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate (Form R).
2002 Cargo Ship Section 2, items 7 and 8 and related footnotes and
Amendments Section 4 are deleted from the Record of Equipment for
to the Appendix (ref. Safety Radio Certificate the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate (Form R).
01.01.2004 SOLAS Reg. I/15) Section 3, items 7 and 8 and related footnotes are deleted
Protocol Cargo Ship
from the Record of Equipment for the Cargo Ship Safety
1988 Safety Certificate Certificate (Form C).
2002 For application
Amendments of Res. These guidelines have been amended to correspond with
to Res. A.744(18) Bulk carriers & the revised IACS Unified Requirement for ESP ships.
A.744(18), reference is Oil tankers
Guidelines on made to Reg. The main amendments are highlighted below:
the enhanced XI/2 of SOLAS
Programme Annex A, Prompt and thorough repairs of damages in association
of Inspections paragraph 1.3 Bulk carriers with wastage over allowed limits.
01.01.2004 during
Surveys of Additional annual survey of the foremost cargo hold in
Bulk Carriers Pre. 01.07.1999 bulk accordance with the requirements of annex 12 required
(Annex A) Annex A, carriers for single sided skin ships constructed with insufficient
and Oil paragraph 3.6 Length ≥ 150 m number of transverse watertight bulkheads carrying solid
Tankers bulk cargoes with density of 1780 kg/m3 and above.
(Annex B)
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01.01.2004 2002 Annex A, Bulk carriers > 15 years of Intermediate enhanced survey to be of the same extent as
continued Amendments paragraph 4.4 age the previous Special Survey for Class.
to Res.
A.744(18), Annex A, The required thickness measurements to be witnessed by
Bulk carriers
Guidelines on paragraph 7.1.1 a surveyor of the recognised organisation.
the enhanced Annex B, Prompt and thorough repairs of damages in association
Programme paragraph 1.3 with wastage over allowed limits.
of Inspections
during Annex B, Cargo and ballast piping on deck and in tanks to be
Surveys of paragraph 2.1.5 Oil tankers examined and operationally tested to working pressure.
Bulk Carriers All ballast tanks adjacent to a cargo tank with any means
(Annex A) Annex B, of heating are to be examined annually unless the coating
and Oil paragraph 3.5.3 was found to be in GOOD condition at the previous
Tankers intermediate or periodical survey.
(Annex B)
Annex B, Oil tankers > 15 years of Intermediate enhanced survey to be of the same extent as
continued paragraph 4.4 age the previous Special Survey for Class.
Annex B, The required thickness measurements to be witnessed by
Oil tankers
paragraph 7.1.1 a surveyor of the recognised organisation.
Anniver-
sary date of
delivery of 2001 Category 1, 2, and 3 oil
the ship MARPOL, tankers delivered in 1974 In order to continue trading as an oil tanker the ship must
Reg.13 G(4) and 1975
between Annex I comply with Reg. 13 F (i.e. upgrading to double hull).
and
31.12.2004
December
2000 Existing non-tankers ≥
01.07.2004 V/19.2.4.2.3 An automatic identification system (AIS) to be fitted
SOLAS 50 000 GT
Amendments
This regulation is deleted and replaced with the new
Pre. 2005 oil tankers ≥ Reg. II-1/3-6. However, Reg. II-1/3-6 applies to ships
II-1/12-2 500 GT but constructed on constructed on or after 01.01.2005, while ships
or after 01.10.1994 constructed in the period 01.10.94 to 31.12.2004 shall
comply with Reg. II-1/12-2.
Automatic systems for machinery control shall have
II-1/31.2.10 threshold warning to the officer in charge of navigation
New ships watch of impending or imminent slow down or
(new sub- shutdown of the propulsion system. The officer shall
paragraph 2.10) have the opportunity to manually intervene with an
automatic slowdown or stopping process.
The definition of dangerous goods refers to the IMDG
II-2/3.20 All ships
Code.
December In table 19.3 the dangerous goods classes 3.1, 3.2, and
2002 3.3 are changed to class 3; and for class 5.2 a footnote is
01.07.2004 SOLAS All ships carrying
II-2/19 added concerning paragraphs 3.10.1 and 3.10.2
Amendments dangerous goods prohibiting storage of class 3 dangerous goods under
deck or in enclosed ro-ro spaces.
Water level detectors with audible and visual alarm to
XII/12 the navigation bridge shall be fitted in each cargo hold,
(new New bulk carriers in any ballast tank forward of the collision bulkhead, and
regulation) in dry or void spaces any part of which extends forward
of the foremost cargo hold.
Means of draining and pumping ballast tanks forward of
the collision bulkhead or dry spaces any part of which
XII/13 extends forward of the foremost cargo hold shall be
(new New bulk carriers operable from an enclosed space readily accessible from
regulation) the navigation bridge or propulsion machinery control
position without traversing exposed freeboard or
superstructure decks.
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1.1.1.3 The definition of INF Cargo refers to class 7 of the new

Carriage of packaged IMDG Code.
2002 INF irradiated nuclear fuel,
01.07.2004 Code plutonium and high-level The reference to Reg. VII/14.6 of SOLAS is changed to
1.1.1.7
Amendments radioactive wastes on Reg. VII/1.1, which defines the new IMDG Code.
board ships. In the application the word ”should” is replaced with
1.2.2
”shall”.
V/19.2.4.7 All ships fitted with AIS Continuous operation of the AIS required.
The existing Ch. XI (Special measures to enhance
Ch. XI
maritime safety) is renumbered as Ch. XI-1.
XI/3.4 Historic The existing paragraph 4 is deleted.
XI-1/3.4 & /3.5
(new New cargo ships ≥ 300 Permanent marking of the ship’s IMO number both
paragraphs 4 & GT externally and inside the ship.
5)
All ships to which Ch. I applies shall be issued by the
Administration with a Continuous Synopsis Record
(CSR).
XI-1/5 All ships The CSR shall provide an on-board record of the history
of the ship with respect to information such as name of
(new ship, flag State, date of registry, IMO number, owners,
regulation) body / bodies issuing relevant certificates, etc., and
changes in this information.
December
2002 The CSR shall at least cover the history from
Pre. 01.07.2004 ships
01.07.2004 SOLAS 01.07.2004.
Conference Special measures to enhance maritime security.
Amendments
Introducing the International Ship and Port Facility
Security Code (ISPS Code), and making Part A of the
All cargo ships ≥ 500 GT Code mandatory and Part B recommendatory.
engaged on international
Ch. XI-2 voyages, including high-
speed craft and mobile The ships shall carry an International Ship Security
(new chapter) Certificate (ISSC).
offshore drilling units,
and port facilities
Information on the ISPS Code is given in Item 5 on page
5 of this Note.
From Ch. XI-2 the following is highlighted here:
XI-2/6.1.1 New ships A ship security alert system shall be provided.
XI-2/8 All ships Master’s discretion for ship safety and security.
Ships on short Governments may conclude bilateral or multilateral
XI-2/11 international voyages on alternative security agreements covering short
fixed routes international voyages on fixed routes.
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First
annual,
inter-
mediate or Water level detectors with audible and visual alarm to
renewal XII/12.3 the navigation bridge shall be fitted in each cargo hold,
survey (of in any ballast tank forward of the collision bulkhead, and
the Cargo (new regulation
12) in dry or void spaces any part of which extends forward
Ship Safety of the foremost cargo hold.
Construct-
ion Certifi- December
cate) after 2002 Pre. 01.07.2004 bulk
01.07.2004 SOLAS carriers
First inter- Amendments
mediate or Means of draining and pumping ballast tanks forward of
renewal the collision bulkhead or dry spaces any part of which
survey (of XII/13.2 extends forward of the foremost cargo hold shall be
the Cargo
(new regulation operable from an enclosed space readily accessible from
Ship Safety
13) the navigation bridge or propulsion machinery control
Construct- position without traversing exposed freeboard or
ion Certifi- superstructure decks.
cate) after
01.07.2004
First safety 300 GT ≤ existing non- An automatic identification system (AIS) to be fitted,
equipment V/19.2.4.2.4 tankers < 50 000 GT however, not later than 31.12.2004, if that date occurs
survey after engaged on international earlier than the first safety equipment survey.
01.07.2004 voyages
First
scheduled XI-1/3.4 & /3.5
dry- (new Existing cargo ships ≥ Permanent marking of the ship’s IMO number both
docking December paragraphs 4 & 300 GT externally and inside the ship.
after 2002 5)
01.07.2004 SOLAS
First survey Conference Pre. 01.07.2004 oil
of the radio Amendments tankers, chemical tankers,
installation XI-2/6.1.3 gas carriers, bulk carriers A ship security alert system shall be provided.
after and cargo high-speed craft
01.07.2004 ≥ 500 GT
300 GT ≤ existing non-
tankers < 50 000 GT Last date for fitting of an automatic identification system
31.12.2004 V/19.2.4.2.4
engaged on international (AIS).
voyages
This new regulation replaces Reg. II-1/12-2, and is
II-1/3-6 extended to also apply to bulk carriers.
This regulation is revised again by the May 2004
(new SOLAS Amendments, Res. MSC.151(78), in force from
regulation) 01.01.2006. The Administration may apply the
December New oil tankers ≥ 500 amendments from 01.01.2005 as per MSC/Circ. 1107.
2002 GT, & Permanent means of access to all cargo and ballast
01.01.2005
SOLAS New bulk carriers ≥ spaces shall be provided and shall comply with the
Amendments paragraph 2 20 000 GT Technical provisions for means of access for inspections
(Res. MSC.133(76)).
paragraph 3 Requirements for number of accesses to various spaces.
paragraph 4 An approved Ship Structure Access Manual required.
paragraph 5 Requirements for size of access openings.
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The 2003 Amendments to the 1988 Load Line Protocol

enter into force.
Annex B Completely revised Annex B (the regulations of the
New ships with length International Convention on Load Lines).
≥ 24 m Highlighted here are (see also information in Item 6 on
page 6):
Several sketches and tables are introduced to illustrate
General requirements.
Compliance with an intact stability standard acceptable
1 (3) Intact stability to the Administration required.
2-1 Authorized organizations shall comply with guidelines in
Authorization Res. A.739(19) and specifications in Res. A.789(19) as
(new regulation) these resolutions my be amended.
Stability information and loading information related to
10 (2) Stability information the ship strength (when required) shall be approved.
Portable door sills shall be avoided. However, when
allowed, they shall be installed before the ship leaves
12 (4) Door sills port, and they shall be gasketed and fastened by closely
spaced through bolts.
14-1 (1) is the previous Reg. 15 (1) (coaming heights).
14-1
Hatchway coamings 14-1 (2) is the previous Reg. 16 (1) (reduced coaming
(new regulation)
heights or flush hatches).
New and stricter sea loads on hatches (in general
16 Hatches
doubled and even more for forward hatches).
If not protected by other structures, accesses in
2003 Access in machinery machinery casings in position 1 on type A, B-100, and
Amend- 17 (2)
casing B-60 ships shall have an inner weathertight door with sill
ments to height 230 mm.
01.01.2005 Annex B of If the emergency generator room is considered buoyant
the 1988 Ventilation of emergency in the stability calculations or if it protects openings
17 (3)
Load Lines generator room leading below, its ventilators shall have coaming
heights of min. 4.5 m or 2.3 m in positions 1 and 2 resp.
Protocol
Ports in ships’ shells shall be at least 230 mm above the
21 Ports in ships’ shell uppermost load line unless otherwise permitted and
additional features installed.
Scuppers from enclosed superstructures used for
Scuppers from enclosed carriage of cargo my only be led overboard if the edge
22 (2)
superstructures of the freeboard deck is not immersed when the ship
heels 5º.
22-1 Regulations for overboard systems for garbage chutes
Garbage chutes
(new regulation) introduced.
22-2 Spurling pipes and cable Regulations for spurling pipes and cable lockers
(new regulation) lockers introduced.
Sidescuttles, windows and
23 Clearer definitions and requirements.
skylights
The requirements now also take into consideration the
24 Freeing ports free flow area, and requirements for freeing of water
from within partly open superstructures are introduced.
25-1 Means for safe passage of Alternative methods for arranging safe passage
(new regulation) crew described.
New paragraphs have been introduced dealing with:
27 (11), (12) & initial conditions of loading,
(13) Types of ships / stability
damage assumptions, and
(new paragraphs)
condition of equlibrium .
32-1 In the calculation of minimum freeboard a correction for
Recess in freeboard deck
(new regulation) recess in the freeboard deck has been introduced.
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01.01.2005 2003 More detailed description on how to calculate length of
continued 34 Freeboard calculation
Amend- superstructure.
ments to
Annex B of
the 1988 New formula for minimum bow height and reserve
Load Lines 39 Minimum bow height
buoyancy based on deck wetness considerations.
Protocol
continued
Annex B, The condition of the hull girder for longitudinal strength

annex 12, evaluation should be determined in accordance with the
2003 section 2 methods specified in appendix 3.
Amendments
01.01.2005 Annex B, Oil tankers
to Res. The new Appendix 3 specifies sampling methods of
A.744(18) annex 12,
Appendix 3 thickness measurements for longitudinal strength
evaluation and repair menthods.
(new appendix 3)
As per operative paragraph 6 of Res. MSC.151(78) and
MSC/Circ. 1107 Contracting Governments may apply
the amended Reg. II-1/3-6 from 01.01.2005 (in stead of
from the actual entry into force date 01.01.2006).
II-1/3-6
Title of the regulation is changed to:
“Access to and within spaces in, and forward of, the
cargo area of oil tankers and bulk carriers” (i.e. the
words “and forward of” have been added).
01.01.2005 Oil tankers ≥ 500 GT, & Application date of these amendments is 01.01.2006.
See May 2004 paragraph 1.1 See, however, above regarding application from
bulk carriers ≥
explanation SOLAS 20 000 GT 01.01.2005.
in the Amendments,
Subject 1st set with keel laid in the period The words “within the cargo area” are deleted so that the
column. 01.01.2005 to 31.12.2005 requirement for means of access applies not only to
paragraph 2.1 spaces within the cargo area. Further the requirement
that the means of access shall be permanent has been
removed.
Changed so that the requirement for access to double
paragraph 3.1 bottom spaces also applies to forward ballast tanks.
The words “in the cargo area” are deleted so that the
paragraph 4.1 requirement for a Ship structure access manual applies
not only to spaces within the cargo area.
Chapters Minor changes.
Voluntary 1.4
appli- 2004 IMDG
cation 3.1 Ships carrying dangerous The entry into force date is 01.01.2006, however, in Res.
Code
date: Amendments 3.2 goods MSC.157(78) Contracting Governments are encouraged
01.01.2005 Dangerous to apply these amendments in whole or in part on a
goods list voluntary basis from 01.01.2005.
Anniver-
sary date of
delivery of 2001 Category 1, 2, and 3 oil In order to continue trading as an oil tanker the ship must
the ship MARPOL, tankers delivered in 1976
Reg.13 G(4) comply with Reg. 13 F (i.e. upgrading to double hull).
between Annex I and 1977
01.01.2005 Amendments For category 1 footnote 2) applies.
See footnote 1)
and
04.04.2005
December New text of Reg. 13 G. Applicable to existing single hull
2003 Single hull oil tankers ≥ oil tankers as per footnote 1) to this table. The
05.04.2005 MARPOL, Reg. 13 G
Annex I 5000 DWT Administration may allow continued operation subject to
Amendments compliance with CAS as per footnote 2) to this table.
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New Reg. 13 H. Applicable to existing single hull oil

December tankers. The vessels are banned from carrying heavy
2003 grade oil
Single hull oil tankers ≥
05.04.2005 MARPOL, Reg. 13 H 5000 DWT In order to continue trading as an oil tanker carrying
Annex I,
Amendments heavy grade oil the ship must comply with Reg. 13 F
(i.e. upgrading to double hull).
Anniver-
sary date of December Category 1 oil tankers
delivery of In order to continue trading as an oil tanker the ship must
2003 delivered in 1976 and
the ship comply with Reg. 13 F (i.e. upgrading to double hull).
MARPOL, Reg.13 G(4) younger
between Annex I
05.04.2005 See footnote 1)
Amendments
and
31.12.2005
Anniver-
sary date of December Category 2, and 3 oil
delivery of In order to continue trading as an oil tanker the ship must
2003 tankers delivered in 1976
the ship comply with Reg. 13 F (i.e. upgrading to double hull).
MARPOL, Reg.13 G(4) and 1977
between Annex I For category 2 and 3 footnote 2) applies.
05.04.2005 See footnote 1)
Amendments
and
31.12.2005
Annex VI, Regulations for the Prevention of Air
New Annex VI All ships Pollution from ships, enters into force.
Ships ≥ 400 GT
Survey & inspection. International Air Pollution
Regs. 5 & 6 Platform and drilling rigs Prevention (IAPP) Certificate required.
engaged in voyages
19.05.2005 Diesel engines ≥ 130 kW,
ship keel laid ≥
Reg. 13 01.01.2000 or NOx emission. Retroactive requirements.
conversions/new
1997 installations
MARPOL,
Annex VI Incinerators Shipboard incineration only allowed in approved
Reg. 16
Protocol installed ≥ 01.01.2000 incinerators. Retroactive requirements.
First
scheduled
dry-
docking Pre. 19.05.2005 ships
after ≥ 400 GT and International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate
Reg.s 5 & 6
19.05.2005, platform and drilling rigs required.
however, engaged in voyages
not later
than
19.05.2008
1999 IBC Ch.8,
8.1 & Ships holding IBC code
Code Final date for complying with IBC code 8.1 & 8.3.3 or
certificates
Amendments 8.3.3 BCH code 2.14.3 respectively (secondary means for full
01.07.2005 flow release of vapour from cargo tanks, alternatively
1999 BCH Ch.2, Ships holding BCH code pressure sensors with monitoring).
Code
2.14.3 certificates
Amendments
December
2000 Last date for complying with the requirements of Reg.II-
01.07.2005 SOLAS
II-2/1.6.7 Existing tankers
2/1.6.7.
Amendments
2004 Annex IV contracts of which are Formal entry into force date of the revised text of Annex
(sewage) signed on or after
01.08.2005 MARPOL, IV. This has no practical consequences, as the text has
27.09.2003, and which
Annex IV Reg. 2.1.1 & been informally applied from 27.09.2003, see the 2000
are ≥ 400 GT, or which
Amendments 2.1.2 are certified to carry > 15 MARPOL, Annex IV Amendments at that date.
persons
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As per operative paragraph 6 of Res. MSC.151(78) and

MSC/Circ. 1107 Contracting Governments may apply
the amended Reg. II-1/3-6 from 01.01.2005.
II-1/3-6 New oil tankers ≥ 500 GT, Title of the regulation is changed to:
& “Access to and within spaces in, and forward of, the
New bulk carriers ≥ cargo area of oil tankers and bulk carriers” (i.e. the
20 000 GT words “and forward of” have been added).
Application date of these amendments is 01.01.2006.
paragraph 1.1 See, however, above regarding application from
May 2004 01.01.2005.
SOLAS
01.01.2006 The words “within the cargo area” are deleted so that the
Amendments,
1st set requirement for means of access applies not only to
spaces within the cargo area. Further, the requirement
paragraph 2.1 that all means of access shall be permanent has been
New oil tankers ≥ 500 GT, removed as alternative means of access have been
& introduced.
New bulk carriers ≥ Changed so that the requirement for access to double
paragraph 3.1 20 000 GT bottom spaces also applies to forward ballast tanks.
The words “in the cargo area” are deleted so that the
paragraph 4.1 requirement for a Ship structure access manual applies
not only to spaces within the cargo area.
2004
Amendments
to The Refers to Reg. New oil tankers ≥ 500 GT,
& The Technical Provisions for Means of Access for
Technical II-1/3-6 of
01.01.2006 Inspections in Res. MSC.133(76), mandatory under Reg.
Provisions SOLAS, see New bulk carriers ≥ II-1/3-6.2.1 of SOLAS, have been revised.
for Means of above 20 000 GT
Access for
Inspections
Chapters Minor changes
2004 IMDG 1.4
01.01.2006 Code 3.1 Ships carrying dangerous The entry into force date is 01.01.2006, however, in Res.
Amendments 3.2 goods MSC.157(78) Contracting Governments are encouraged
Dangerous to apply these amendments in whole or in part on a
goods list voluntary basis from 01.01.2005.
Anniver-
sary date of
delivery of 2003 Category 2 and 3 oil In order to continue trading as an oil tanker the ship must
the ship MARPOL, tankers delivered in 1978
Reg.13 G(4) comply with Reg. 13 F (i.e. upgrading to double hull).
between Annex I and 1979
01.01.2006 Amendments Footnote 2) applies.
See footnote 1)
and
31.12.2006
2001 1994 Existing cargo high speed
01.07.2006 HSC Code Reg.13.15.1.2
craft ≥ 3000 GT
An automatic identification system (AIS) to be provided.
Amendments
Reg. V/2.4
(new paragraph Definition: “Length of a ship” means its length overall.
4)
Ships constructed on or The requirements in Reg. V/22 regarding navigation
after 01.07.1998 with
Reg. V/22.1 length between 45 m and bridge visibility changed from applying to ships not less
55 m than 45 m in length to ships not less than 55 m in length.
2003
01.07.2006 SOLAS Heading of the regulation is changed to “Records of
Reg. V/28
Amendments navigational activities and daily reporting”.
The ship shall submit a daily report to its company, may
be submitted automatically. The report shall contain the
Reg. V/28.2 Ships ≥ 500 GT engaged ship’s position, course and speed, and details of any
(new paragraph on international voyages external or internal conditions that are affecting the
2) exceeding 48 hours ship’s voyage or the normal safe operation of the ship.
All daily reports shall be retained by the company for the
duration of the voyage.
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At lifeboat drills no crew needed in the lifeboats during

III/19.3.3.3 All ships launching. IMO recommends early implementation of
this, ref. MSC/Circ. 1127.
Reference to paragraph 3 of this regulation
III/20.1 Pre. 01.07.1986 ships changed to paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3 (as a
consequence of the amendments to paragraph 3).
MSC/Circ. 1093 made compulsory, i.e.
maintenance, testing and inspections of life-saving
III/20.3
appliances shall be carried out based on the
guidelines in that circular.
A report of the weekly inspections of life-saving
III/20.6
appliances shall be entered in the log-book.
It is added that the weekly visual inspection shall
include, but not be limited to, the condition of
III/20.6.1 All ships hooks, their attachment to the lifeboat, and the on-
load release gear being properly and completely
reset.
III/20.6.3
Lifeboats, except fee-fall lifeboats, shall weekly be
(new sub- moved from their stowed position, without any
May 2004 pargraph 3, persons on board, to the extent necessary to
SOLAS the existing
01.07.2006 demonstrate satisfactory operation of launching
Amendments,
nd
2 set sub-pargraph appliances, if weather and and sea conditions so
3 renumbered allow.
as 4)
III/20.7.1
(new sub-
pargraph 1, All lifeboats, except for free-fall lifeboats, shall
the existing All ships monthly be turned out from their stowed position,
text without any persons on board.
renumbered as
2)
Wording “serviced at recommended intervals”
changed to “maintained” (in accordance with
III/20.11.1.1
instructions for on-board maintenance as required
by Reg. 36).
Frequency of thorough examination of launching
III/20.11.1.2
All ships appliances changed from 5-yearly to annually.
Upon completion of the above annual thorough
examination a dynamic test of the winch brakes to be
carried out with a mass equal to the lifeboat without
III/20.11.1.3 persons on board.
However, at 5 year intervals the mass shall be 1.1
x maximum working load of the winch.
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01.07.2006 May 2004 Wording “serviced at recommended intervals”
continued SOLAS
Amendments, changed to “maintained” (in accordance with
III/20.11.2.1
2nd set All ships with on-load instructions for on-board maintenance as required
continued release gears for by Reg. 36).
lifeboats Frequency of thorough examination and
III/20.11.2.2 operational test of on-load release gear for cargo
ships changed to annually.
An immersion suit is required for every person on board.
Except for bulk carriers these immersion suits need not
be required for ships constantly engaged on voyages in
warm climates.
III/32.3 New cargo ships
Additional immersion suits shall be provided for
persons at watch or work stations remote from the
immersion suits stowage position(s).
In the existing paragraph 9 the wording about
annual testing of satellite EPIRBs has been
changed from “..... with particular emphasis on
frequency stability, signal strength and coding.” to
“..... with special emphasis on checking the
IV/15.9.1 All ships emission on operational frequencies, coding and
registration.”, and the testing shall be carried out
within 3 months before the expiry date of the
Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate or 3 months
before or after the anniversary date of the
certificate.
IV/15.9.2 Satellite EPIRBs are subject to maintenance by an
(new sub- All ships approved shore-based maintenance facility at
paragraph 2) intervals not exceeding 5 years.
Appendix In the Record of Equipment (Form E) in section 2,
Cargo Ship Safety
(ref. Reg. item 9 is deleted, and items 10, 10.1 and 10.2 are
Equipment Certificate
I/15) renumbered as items 9, 9.1 and 9.2 respectively.
V/2.5
(new paragraph Search and rescue Definition of “Search and rescue service”.
5)
V/33 Distress situations In the title of Reg. V/33 the words “Distress messages”
are changed to: “Distress situations”.
In the first sentence the words “a signal” are replaced
with “information” (on persons being in distress), and a
Master’s duty to assist in a new sentence is added that the obligation to provide
V/33.1
distress situation assistence applies regardless of nationality or staus of
distressed persons or the circumstances in which they are
May 2004 found.
SOLAS
01.07.2006 Contracting Governments shall co-ordinate and co-
Amendments,
3rd set V/33.1-1 (new operate to release masters’ of their obligations, assist
Contracting Governments
paragraph 1-1) survivors from assisting ships and deliver them to a place
of safety.
V/33.6
Masters’ treatment of Masters of ships who have embarked persons in distress
(new paragraph embarked persons at sea shall treat them with humanity.
6)
V/34.3
Owners’ responsibilities The text of paragraph 3 of Reg. V/34 is moved to a new
V/34-1 towards masters’ Reg. V/34-1 (not to prevent or restrict the master from
(new discretion taking or executing necessary decisions).
regulation)
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May 2004 Cargo Ship Safety In the Record of Equipment (Form E and Form C
Amendments Appendix Equipment Certificate respectively) in section 2, item 9 is deleted, and items 10,
01.07.2006 to SOLAS
(ref. Reg. I/15) Cargo Ship Safety 10.1 and 10.2 are renumbered as items 9, 9.1 and 9.2
Protocol respectively.
1988 Certificate
A sentence is added that the notion of a person in distress
at sea also includes persons in need of assistance who
Paragraph 2.1.1 have found refuge on a coast in a remote location within
an ocean area inaccessible to any rescue facility other
than as provided for in the annex.
2004 SAR
01.07.2006 Convention Paragraph Search and rescue States’ responsibility to co-operate with other RCCs to
Amendments 3.1.6.4 (new identify the most appropriate place(s) for disembarking
sub-paragraph of persons found in distress at sea.
3.1.6.4)
Paragraph 3.1.9 Parties shall co-ordinate and co-operate to release
(new sub- masters’ of their obligations, assist survivors from
paragraph 3.1.9) assisting ships and deliver them to a place of safety..
Ch. I, Section
May 2004
A-I/2, Certificates and In the heading of the certificate and endorsements
01.07.2006 STCW Code paragraphs 1, 2, endorsements respectively the phrase “in 1995” is deleted.
Amendments &3
II-1/2.14 Definition of “bulk carrier”. Means a bulk carrier as
Bulk carriers
(new para. 14) defined in Reg. XII/1.1.
Initial tests of watertight doors:
II-1/18.2 Watertight doors Prototype testing may be substituted for testing of each
individual door.
III/31.1.8
New bulk carriers shall comply with sub-paragraph 1.2,
(new sub- New bulk carriers i.e. they shall carry free-fall lifeboats.
paragraph 1.8)
It is added in the text that the display of heading-
information from the gyro (or other non-magnetic
V/19.2.5 Gyro compass means) shall be “clearly readable by the helmsman at the
main steering position”.
The following sentence is deleted from the text: “For the
VII/10.1 Chemical tankers purpose of ths regulation, the requirements of the Code
shall be treated as mandatory”.
Revised Ch. XII enters into force.
Ch. XII Bulk carriers
The following changes are highlighted here:
December XII/1 General The definitions are changed.
01.07.2006 2004 SOLAS
Amendments Bulk carriers constructed Damage stability:
XII/4.2 ≥ 01.07.2006 of double- Shall be able to withstand flooding of any one cargo hold
side skin construction with in all loading conditions.
double-side skin space <
the lesser of B/5 or 11.5 Structural strength:
XII/5.2 m, designed to carry solid Shall have structural strength as for single-skin
bulk cargoes with density construction (i.e. shall comply with paragraph 1 of Reg.
≥ 1000 kg/m³, L ≥ 150m XII/5).
Bulk carriers constructed Requirements for structural strength in all areas of
XII/6.2 ≥ 01.07.2006 of double- double-side skin construction.
side skin construction, L Requirements for coating of double side skin spaces and
XII/6.3 ≥ 150m dedicated seawater ballst tanks.
All bulk carriers of The double-skin spaces, except for top-side wing tanks,
XII/6.4 double-side skin shall not be used for the carriage of cargo.
construction
Bulk carriers constructed Structural requirements of cargo holds in respect of
XII/6.5 ≥ 01.07.2006 carrying
loading and unloading, continuity of side shell structure
(new paragraph solid bulk cargoes with and the rest of the hull, redundancy of stiffening
5) density ≥ 1000 kg/m³, L structural member.
≥ 150m
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01.07.2006 December Maintenance requirements. Reg. II-1/3-1 and Res.
continued 2004 SOLAS XII/7.2 All bulk carriers
MSC.169(79) apply.
Amendments
continued Bulk carriers constructed Shall be fitted with a loading instrument for intact
XII/11.3 ≥ 01.07.2006, stability. The computer software shall be approved and
L < 150 m shall be provided with standard conditions for testing.
After reaching 10 years of age such ships are not
Bulk carriers of single- allowed to sail in full load condition (i.e. ≥ 90% of the
ship’s deadweight) with any cargo hold loaded to less
XII/14 side skin construction than 10% of the hold’s max. allowable cargo weight
carrying cargo with unless meeting the structural strength requirements in
(new regulation) density ≥ 1780 kg/m³, Reg. XII/5.1 and the Standards and criteria for side
L ≥ 150m structures of bulk carriers of single-side skin
constructon, Res. MSC.168(79).
Cargo Ship Safety
Construction, Equipment, The text “Completion date of the survey on which this
& Radio Certificates and certificate is based: …..” to be included in the
Cargo Ship Safety certificates.
Certificate
Annex Cargo Ship Safety In the Record attached to the certificates information on
Equipment Certificate and Simplified voyage data recorder (S-VDR) and IAMSAR
Cargo Ship Safety Manual, Volume III to be included.
Certificate
Nuclear Cargo Ship Saftey Nuclear Cargo Ship Saftey Certificate under the 1988
Certificate SOLAS Protocol introduced.
Cargo Ship Safety
Construction, Equipment, The text “Completion date of the survey on which this
Dec. 2004 & Radio Certificates and certificate is based: …..” to be included in the
Amendments Annex Cargo Ship Safety certificates.
01.07.2006 Certificate
to SOLAS
Protocol 1988 In the Record attached to the certificates information on
Cargo Ship Safety
Simplified voyage data recorder (S-VDR) and IAMSAR
Equipment Certificate Manual, Volume III to be included.
2004 FTP Part 2 In the table of limits in the classification criteria 120
01.07.2006 Code Smoke and toxicity test ppm (200 ppm for floor coverings) has been introduced
Amendments 2.6.2 for SO2.
2004
Amendments High-Speed Craft Safety The text “Completion date of the survey on which this
01.07.2006 Annex 1
of the 1994 Certificate certificate is based: …..” to be included in the certificate.
HSC Code
Boundaries with openings and penetrations of buoyant
High-speed craft with
2004 Ch. 2, spaces which may be subjected to increased fluid
keel-laying date ≥
Amendments section 2.2.1 pressure in equilibrium after damage shall be
01.07.2006 01.07.2006
of the 2000 constructed to prevent passage of fluid.
HSC Code High-Speed Craft Safety
Annex 1
Certificate
2004 IGC International Certificate of
01.07.2006 Code Appendix Fitness for the Carriage of
Amendments Liquefied Gases in Bulk
2004 GC Certificate of Fitness for
01.07.2006 Code Appendix the Carriage of Liquefied The text “Completion date of the survey on which this
Amendments Gases in Bulk certificate is based: …..” to be included in the
certificates and document.
International Certificate of
2004 INF
01.07.2006 Appendix Fitness for the Carriage of
Code INF (irradiated nuclear
Amendments fuel) Cargoes
2004 ISM Document of Compliance
01.07.2006 Code Appendix and Safe Management
Amendments Certificate
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2004 International Load Line

01.07.2006 Amendments Annex III Certificate & International
to 1988 Load Load Line Exemption The text “Completion date of the survey on which this
Lines Protocol Certificate certificate is based: …..” to be included in the
2004 SPS certificates and document.
Special Purpose Ship
01.07.2006 Code Appendix
Safety Certificate
Amendments
December Competence in survival In the specifications of minimum standards several
01.07.2006 2004 STCW Table A-VI/2-1 craft and rescue boats aspects regarding on-load release devices have been
Code other than fast rescue introduced.
Amendments boats
Pre. 01.07.2004 ≥ 500
GT which are not oil
First December tankers, chemical tankers,
survey of 2002 SOLAS gas carriers, bulk carriers
the radio XI-2/6.1.4 and cargo high-speed A ship security alert system shall be provided.
Conference
installation Amendments craft,
after
01.07.2006 and mobile offshore
drilling units
An immersion suit is required for every person on board.
First safety Except for bulk carriers these immersion suits need not
May 2004 be required for ships constantly engaged on voyages in
equipment SOLAS Existing (pre 01.07.2006) warm climates.
survey Amendments, III/32.3 cargo ships
after Additional immersion suits shall be provided for persons
2nd set
01.07.2006 at watch or work stations remote from the immersion
suits stowage position(s).
First V/20.2.1 & .3 To be fitted with a VDR, which may be an S-VDR
scheduled (simplified voyage data recorder).
December (new paragraph
dry- 2, existing Pre 01.07.2002 To be fitted no later than 01.07.2009.
2004 SOLAS
docking paragraph 2 is cargo ships ≥ 20 000 GT This requirement may be exempted if the ship will be
Amendments
after renumbered as taken permanently out of service within 2 years after the
01.07.2006 paragraph 3) implementation date.
All ships with delivery
Annex IV date ≥ 27.09.2006 (and
2000 building contract signed
MARPOL, (sewage) Must comply with the 2000 MARPOL, Annex IV
27.09.2006 before 27.09.2003), and
Annex IV Amendments.
Reg. 2.1.1 & which are ≥ 400 GT, or
Amendments 2.1.2 which are certified to
carry > 15 persons
A revised Annex I.
All ships
Changes of substance highlighted here are:
Oil tankers ≥ 5000 dwt
Reg. 22 keel laid on or after Double bottom in pump room.
2004 Revised 01.01.2007
01.01.2007 MARPOL,
Annex I Oil tankers contracted on
or after 01.01.2007 or
Reg. 23 Accidental outflow calculations
delivered on or after
01.01.2010
All oil tankers ≥ 5000 Access to computerised, shore-based damage stability
Reg. 37.4 DWT and residual strenght calculation programs
Recategorisation of all products / substances
(introducing categories X, Y, Z, and OS).
2004
Revised Revised Annex All chemical carriers and Stripping performance requirements extended to apply to
01.01.2007 all IBC Code Ch. 17 products.
MARPOL, II NLS tankers
Annex II New certificates and product lists to be prepared.
Carriage of non-assessed products prohibited.
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Recategorisation of substances / products (introducing

All chemical carriers and categories X, Y, Z, and OS).
NLS tankers
Table in Ch. 17 totally revised.
2004 Ships holding NLS

Revised IBC Only a few products remaining in Ch. 18
01.01.2007 Revised IBC Certificate
Code
Code Builder to provide compatibility information for the
Assumed only to apply to materials used in construction.
ships with keel laying date “Shipper” to provide compatibility information for the
≥ 01.01.2007 product to be carried.
Master / Operator responsible for ensuring compatibility.
2004 BCH Certificate of Fitness for The text “Completion date of the survey on which this
01.01.2007 Code Appendix the Carriage of Dangerous certificate is based: …..” to be included in the certificate.
Amendments Chemicals in Bulk
The existing paragraph 10 is split in two so that
Ships constructed - the revised paragraph 10 deals with electrical
II-1/45, ≥ 01.01.2007 equipment in spaces where flammable mixtures are
December liable to collect in general,
01.01.2007 2004 SOLAS Paragraphs 10, Electrical equipment in
Amendments - a new paragraph 11 deals with electrical equipment,
11, & 12 spaces with flammable
mixtures cables and wiring in hazardous locations in tankers (to
comply with IEC 60092-502:1999 (or risk assessment)),
- the existing paragraph 11 has become paragraph 12.
Ch. 3, Reference to paragraph 10.2.5.4 is replaced with
paragraph 3.6.4 reference to paragraph 10.1.4.
2004 IGC Reference to paragraph 10.2 is deleted, and a new
01.01.2007 Code Ch. 10, Chemical carriers sentence is introduced dealing with electrical equipment,
Amendments paragraph cables and wiring in hazardous locations (to comply with
IEC 60092-502:1999 (or risk assessment)),
Ch. 10, This paragraph is deleted.
paragraph 10.2
II-1/2.14 “Bulk carrier” has been defined also in Ch. II-1 by
(new paragraph Bulk carriers referring to Reg. XII/1.1.
14)
Part A-1 has been revised mainly to include new
II-1, Part A-1 Structure of ships regulations 3-7 and 3-8.
Oil tankers and bulk Heading underline that this only applies to oil tankers
II-1/3-2 carriers and bulk carriers
A set of as-built drawings and other plans showing
II-1/3-7 Ships constructed subsequent structural alterations shall be kept onboard
(new regulation) ≥ 01.01.2007 and ashore by the Company.
Ships constructed
≥ 01.01.2007 (not Ships shall be provided with arrangement, equipment
2005 SOLAS and fittings to enable the safe conduct of all towing and
01.01.2007 Amendments, II-1/3-8 (new applicable to emergency mooring operations. Equipment and fittings shall be
Annex 1 regulation) towing arrangements marked with any restrictions associated with its safe
provided in accordance operation.
with Reg. 3-4)
II-1/23-3
(new regulation, Ships which below freeboard deck have a single hold or
renumbered as Single hold cargo ships, cargo holds which are not separated by at least one
Reg. II-1/25 in other than bulk carriers, watertight bulkhead shall be fitted with water level
Annex 2 to these constructed ≥ 01.01.2007, detectors giving audible and visual alarm at the
Amendments, in L< 80 m navigation bridge. Not required for ships having
force watertight side compartments.
01.01.2009)
Editorial change to underline that paragraph 2.10 only
II-1/31 applies to ships constructed on or after 01.07.2004.
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Annual survey requirements to one forward hatchcover
and one additional hatch cover in operation have been
included with the aim that all hatch covers are surveyed
Annex A Bulk Carriers
in operation at least once in every 5 year period.
Stricter Survey Planning requirements have been
introduced.
2005
Amendments Complete new and specific survey requirements for
01.01.2007 double hull tankers have been introduced. Survey
to Res.
A.744(18) planning requirements in line with those introduced by
Annex B, MARPOL I/13G for CAS have been included for both
Double Hull Oil Tankers
Part A and Part single and double hull oil tankers.
Single Hull Oil Tankers
B The survey requirements are arranged in two different
self-contained parts of Annex B to the Resolution, Part
A for for double hull oil tankers and Part B for single
hull oil tankers.
Voluntary
appli- 2006 IMDG
cation Ships carrying dangerous
Code Minor changes, mainly editorial.
date: goods
Amendments
01.01.2007
Anniver-
sary date of
delivery of 2003 Category 2 and 3 oil In order to continue trading as an oil tanker the ship
the ship MARPOL, tankers delivered in 1980 must comply with Reg. 13 F (i.e. upgrading to double
Reg.13 G(4) and 1981 hull).
between Annex I
01.01.2007 Amendments See footnote 1) Footnote 2) applies.
and
31.12.2007
First inter- Single hold cargo ships,
mediate or other than bulk carriers,
renewal 01.07.1998 ≤ construction
II-1/23-3 date < 01.07.2007, L< 80 Ships which below freeboard deck have a single hold or
survey (of cargo holds which are not separated by at least one
the Cargo 2005 SOLAS (new regulation, m
Amendments, renumbered as watertight bulkhead shall be fitted with water level
Ship Safety detectors giving audible and visual alarm at the
Construc- Annex 1 Reg. 25 after Single hold cargo ships, navigation bridge. Not required for ships having
tion 01.01.2009) other than bulk carriers, watertight side compartments.
Certifi- constructed < 01.07.2007,
cate) after L< 100 m
01.01.2007
2001 1994 500 GT ≤ existing cargo
01.07.2007 HSC Code Reg. 13.15.1.2 high speed craft < 3000 An automatic identification system (AIS) to be provided.
Amendments GT
Last date for complying with Reg. XII/13, i.e. means of
draining and pumping ballast tanks forward of the
collision bulkhead or dry spaces any part of which
December Pre. 01.07.2004 bulk extends forward of the foremost cargo hold shall be
01.07.2007 2002 SOLAS XII/13.2 carriers operable from an enclosed space readily accessible from
Amendments the navigation bridge or propulsion machinery control
position without traversing exposed freeboard or
superstructure decks.
First V/20.2.2 & .3 To be fitted with a VDR, which may be an S-VDR
scheduled (simplified voyage data recorder).
December (new paragraph Pre 01.07.2002
dry- 2, existing 20 000 GT > cargo ships To be fitted no later than 01.07.2010.
2004 SOLAS
docking paragraph 2 is ≥ 3000 GT This requirement may be exempted if the ship will be
Amendments
after renumbered as taken permanently out of service within 2 years after the
01.07.2007 paragraph 3) implementation date.
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Double hull required for oil fuel bunker tanks greater

than 30 m3 for new ships, i.e.:
contract date on or after 1 August 2007; or
March 2006 12A
New ships with an in the absence of contract date, keel laying date on or
MARPOL, (new regulation
01.08.2007 aggregate capacity of fuel after 1 February 2008; or
Annex I to revised Annex oil of 600 m3 and above
Amendments I) delivery date on or after 1 August 2010.
The regulation also applies to major conversions carried
out with milestone dates for the conversion similar to the
above dates.
2006 IMDG Ships carrying dangerous
01.01.2008 Code Minor changes, mainly editorial.
goods
Amendments
V/2.6 &
V/2.7 Definitions of High-speed craft and
(new paragraphs Mobile offshore drilling unit introduced.
6 & 7)
V/19-1 Formal entering into force date of new Reg. V/19-1.
Long range identification
May 2006 Entry into force after 31.12.2008 depending on ship
(new regulation) and tracking of ships
01.01.2008 SOLAS Amd. type.
2nd set V/19-1,
paragraphs 8, Contracting Governments Obligations of Contracting Governments.
10, 11.1, 12, &
13
V/19-1,
paragraphs 9 & Administrations Obligations of Administrations.
11.2
I/1.25 & 26 Definitions of ISPS Code and
(new Ship security officer introduced.
paragraphs)
Title of chapter changed to “EMERGENCY,
2006 STCW Ch. VI OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, MEDICAL CARE AND SURVIVAL
01.01.2008
Amendments FUNCTIONS”.
Mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of
VI/5 Ship security officers certificates of proficiency for ship security officers
(new regulation) certificates introduced. Existing certificates may be recognized until
01.07.2009.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, MEDICAL CARE AND SURVIVAL
Ch. VI FUNCTIONS”.
2006 STCW
01.01.2008 Code Existing table A-VI/2-2 revised.
Amendments
Specification of mandatory minimum requirements for
Ship security officers
A-VI/5 the issue of certificates of proficiency for ship security
certificates officers.
Anniver-
sary date of
delivery of 2003 In order to continue trading as an oil tanker the ship
Category 2 and 3 oil
the ship MARPOL, must comply with Reg. 13 F (i.e. upgrading to double
Reg.13 G(4) tankers delivered in 1982
between Annex I hull).
and
31.12.2008
Anniver-
sary date of
delivery of 2003 Oil tankers of 600 tons In order to continue trading as an oil tanker carrying
the ship MARPOL, deadweight and above but
Reg.13 H(4) heavy grade oil the ship must be upgraded to double
between Annex I less than 5000 tons hull.
01.01.2008 Amendments deadweight
and
31.12.2008
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1997 Pre. 19.05.2005 ships

MARPOL, ≥ 400 GT and Last date for obtaining an International Air Pollution
19.05.2008 Reg.s 5 & 6
Annex VI platform and drilling rigs Prevention (IAPP) Certificate.
Protocol engaged in voyages
December Existing ships ≥ 500 GT
01.07.2008 2000 SOLAS V/19.2.4.3 not engaged on An automatic identification system (AIS) to be provided.
Amendments international voyages
This regulation is revised and makes PSPC (Res.
MSC.215(82)) mandatory.
All ships ≥ 500 GT with
building contract ≥
All dedicated seawater ballast tanks shall be coated
01.07.2008, or keel laying
≥ 01.01.2009, or delivery during construction in accordance with PSPC.
II-1/3-2
≥ 01.07.2012
Bulk carriers ≥ 150 m
with building contract ≥ Double-side skin spaces shall be coated during
01.07.2008, or keel laying construction in accordance with PSPC.
≥ 01.01.2009, or delivery
≥ 01.07.2012
A-0 windows and sidescuttles are accepted outside the
II-2/4.5.2.3 Tankers ≥ 01.07.2008 limit specified in II-2/9.2.4.2.5 (facing cargo area).
The requirement in 7.2.1.1 of the LSA Code that the
General emergency alarm general emergency alarm system shall be audible
III/6.4.3 systems throughout the accommodation and normal crew
working spaces is moved to SOLAS
December In the requirement for length of embarkation ladder
2006 SOLAS III/11.7 Embarkation ladders “unfavourable conditions of trim…and list” is replaced
01.07.2008 Amendments, with “all conditions of trim…and list”.
Annex 1
Inflatable rescue boats shall be stored in fully inflated
III/14.1 Inflatable rescue boats condition at all times (moved from the LSA Code).
Less stringent requirements for free-fall launching
during drills:
At least every three months the free-fall lifeboat shall be
boarded and either free-fall launched with operating
crew or launched by falls with or without operating crew
Drills using free-fall onboard and then manoeuvred in the water.
III/19.3.3.4 lifeboats
At least every six months the free-fall lifeboat shall be
free-fall launched or simulated launching (as described
in MSC.1/Circ.1206) shall be carried out.
MSC.1/Circ.1207 recommends early implementation of
this amended regulation.
The requirement for end-for-ending of wire falls has
been removed. Instead maintenance of falls used in
Launching appliances’
III/20.4 launching shall be periodically inspected (as described in
wire falls MSC.1/Circ.1206) and renewed when necessary or at
least every 5 years, whichever is earlier.
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01.07.2008 December For outboard engine for rescue boats that can not be run
continued 2006 SOLAS for three minutes without its propeller submerged “it
Amendments, III/20.6.2 Weekly running of rescue
boats’ outboard engines should be run for such period as prescribed in the
Annex 1 manufacturers handbook” is replaced by “a suitable
water supply may be provided”.
continued
Servicing of inflated “maintenance and repair” is added for inflated rescue
III/20.8
rescue boats boats in the heading of the paragraph.
Clarification that the dynamic winch brake tests also
Periodic testing of
III/20.11.1.3 apply to liferaft’s and rescue boats’ launching
launching appliances appliances.
Clarification that the requirements for maintenance,
Maintenance, servicing
III/20.11.2 servicing and testing of on-load release gear also apply
and testing of on-load to rescue boats’ on-load release gears, and also include
release gears free-fall lifeboat release systems.
III/20.11.3 Requirements for maintenance, servicing and testing of
Davit-launched liferaft
(new sub- davit-launched liferaft automatic release hooks
automatic release hooks
paragraph .3) introduced.
III/31.1.2, Specification that the mass of liferafts for easy side-to-
.1.3.2, & Liferafts on cargo ships side transfer shall be of less than 185 kg.
.1.3.4
Clarification that launching and recovery arrangement
Combined lifeboat and
III/31.2 rescue boat for lifeboat to be accepted as rescue boat must also
comply with requirements for rescue boats.
Underlining that the immersion suits for every person
III/32.3.2 All ships onboard shall be of an appropriate size.
Underlining that immersion suits (of an appropriate size)
III/32.3.3 All ships are also required at remotely located survival craft
stations.
III/35.5 Underlining that the training manual shall be in the
Training manuals
(new paragraph) working language of the ship.
Paragraph 3 (considering need for strengthening of
transverse watertight bulkheads or double bottom taking
in to account restrictions of total cargo weight between
XII/6 the cargo holds and restrictions on the maximum
Bulk carriers ≥ deadweight) is deleted, and paragraphs 4 and 5
01.07.2008 renumbered as 3 and 4.
Editorial change (reference to Reg. II-1/11 replaced by
XII/12.1.2 II-1/12).
XII/13.1 Editorial change (reference to Reg. II-1/11.4 replaced by

II-1/12).
Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate In addition to keel laying date the dates for building
and Cargo Ship Safety contract and delivery are also included on the first page.
Certificate
Record of Equipment for New item 4.2 in section 3: Long-range identification and
Appendix the Cargo Ship Safety tracking system.
Equipment Certificate
(Form E) Previous item 4 (AIS) renumbered as 4.1.
the Cargo Ship Safety tracking system.
Certificate (Form C) Previous item 4 (AIS) renumbered as 4.1.
December the Cargo Ship Safety tracking system.
2006 Equipment Certificate
(Form E) Previous item 4 (AIS) renumbered as 4.1.
01.07.2008 Amendments Appendix
to SOLAS Record of Equipment for New item 4.2 in section 5: Long-range identification and
Protocol 1988 the Cargo Ship Safety tracking system.
Certificate (Form C) Previous item 4 (AIS) renumbered as 4.1.
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building contract ≥
01.07.2008, or keel laying PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS
≥ 01.01.2009, or delivery FOR DEDICATED SEAWATER BALLAST TANKS IN ALL TYPES
≥ 01.07.2012 OF SHIPS AND DOUBLE-SIDE SKIN SPACES OF BULK
01.07.2008 2006 PSPC
Bulk carriers ≥ 150 m CARRIERS (PSPC) takes effect. (Made mandatory under
with building contract ≥ the new Reg. II-1/3-2 of Annex 1 of the December 2006
01.07.2008, or keel laying SOLAS Amendments).
≥ 01.01.2009, or delivery
≥ 01.07.2012
Performance standard for portable foam applicators
4.3.2 Portable foam applicators
December introduced.
2006 FSS Fixed low-expansion foam Performance requirement introduced to replace
01.07.2008 Code 6.2.3.1.2
fire extinguishing systems minimum thickness of foam and expansion ratio.
Amendments,
Annex 1 Fixed pressure water- The existing engineering specification in paragraph 2.1
7.2 spraying and water-mist is replaced by reference to guidelines developed by IMO
fire-extinguishing systems (MSC/Circ.1165).
This paragraph, Required free-fall height, is deleted.
1.1.8 Required free-fall height
The subsequent paragraphs are renumbered accordingly.
1.2.3 Pyrotechnics Date of expiry to be indelibly marked.
Donning requirements shall include inflation of
2.3.1.1.1 Immersion suit
orally inflatable chambers, if fitted.
Editorial change (“required to be stowed in a
4.1.2.2 Liferaft stowage
position providing” is replaced by “intended”).
4.1.3.3 Liferaft exterior light Editorial change.
Luminous intensity of 0.5 cd specified for interior
4.1.3.4 Liferaft interior light
light.
Revised text with more specific requirements for
marking and packing, including possibility for
4.1.5.1.18 Food rations in liferafts
opening with immersion suit gloved hands, and a
note with suitable composition of the food.
December
2006 LSA Revised text with more specific requirements for
01.07.2008 Water rations in marking and packing, including possibility for
Code 4.1.5.1.19
Amendments liferafts opening with immersion suit gloved hands, and
reference to chemical and microbiological content.
Inflation systems to comply with an acceptable
4.2.2.3 Inflatable liferafts
international standard.
Changes to the requirements for the boarding
4.2.4.1 Inflatable liferafts
ramp.
4.2.6.3.8 (new Containers to be marked with weight, if greater
Containers for
subparagraph than 185 kg. Existing subparagraphs .8 and .9
inflatable liferafts
.8) renumbered correspondingly.
Changes to the requirements for the boarding
4.3.4.1 Rigid liferafts
ramp.
The following is added to the text for requirements
for construction of lifeboats: “, and are capable of
4.4.1.1 Lifeboats
being safely launched under all conditions of trim
of up to 10° and list of up to 20º either way”.
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01.07.2008 December The text has been made clearer of what is to be
continued 2006 LSA
Code stated on the affixed approval plate and what to be
Amendments mentioned in the certificate / declaration of
continued
4.4.1.2 Lifeboats
conformity. It is added that measured towing force
to be included in the certificate / declaration of
conformity.
Towing requirement changed from 25-person
4.4.6.8 Lifeboat propulsion
liferaft to largest liferaft carried on the ship.
Off-load release capability shall be designed so as not to
require manual separation of the lifting ring or shackle
from the jaw of the hook.
General for both on-load and off-load:: Stricter
requirements to resetting and verification of resetting,
and operating instructions. Requirement for means for
hanging-off also included in LSA Code (previously only
Lifeboat release in SOLAS Reg. III/16.2).
4.4.7.6
mechanisms
For dimensioning of the fixed structural
connection of release mechanism it is underlined
that weight of fully equipped and manned lifeboat
to be used and that for means of hanging-off 1000
kg to be used instead of actual compliment of
persons.
4.4.7.10 Lifeboat exterior light Editorial change.
Luminous intensity of 0.5 cd specified for interior
4.4.7.11 Lifeboat interior light
light.
Water rations in More specific requirements introduced by
4.4.8.9
lifeboats referring to paragraph 4.1.5.1.19.
Totally enclosed Underlining that the interior colour shall be a light
4.6.2.8
lifeboats colour.
4.7.3.3. Free-fall lifeboat Paragraph deleted (required free-fall height).
5.1.1.1. Rescue boats Editorial changes.
It is added that the persons to be carried are
5.1.1.3.2 Rescue boat capacity wearing immersion suits, and lifejackets if
required.
5.1.1.6 Rescue boat speed Editorial changes (fuel quality, fully loaded).
5.1.1.12 (new
Introduction of requirements for view from
subparagraph Rescue boat
control and steering position of the rescue boat.
.12)
Paragraph deleted (moved to SOLAS Reg.
5.1.3.11 Rescue boats
III/14.1).
5.1.4 (new
Fast rescue boats Requirements for fast rescue boat introduced.
section)
Launching and
6.1.1.5 Editorial changes.
embarkation appliances
6.1.1.11 (new
subparagraph The requirement for foul weather recovery strops
Rescue boat launching
.11) also included in the LSA Code (previously only in
appliances
SOLAS Reg. III/17.5).
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01.07.2008 December Launching and
2006 LSA 6.1.2.12 Editorial change.
continued embarkation appliances
Code
Amendments 6.1.2.13 (new
Lifeboat launching Requirement for means for hanging-off also included in
continued subparagraph
appliance LSA Code (previously only in SOLAS Reg. III/16.2).
.13)
6.1.7 (new Launching appliances for Requirements for launching appliances for fast rescue
section) fast rescue boats boats introduced.
The requirement that the general emergency alarm
General emergency alarm system shall be audible throughout the accommodation
7.2.1.1
systems and normal crew working spaces is moved to SOLAS
Reg. III/6.4.3.
General emergency alarm The second sentence is deleted (buzzer in cabins without
7.2.1.2
systems loudspeaker).
1.3 Definitions Editorial changes.
3.3 Ship arrangements Editorial changes.
11.1 Fire safety Editorial changes
Fixed local application fire extinguishing system
Gas tankers ≥ 01.07.2008
11.1.3 required for machinery spaces of category A above 500
≥ 2000 GT m3(as for cargo ships).
Gas tankers Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) required
11.1.5
2006 IGC ≥ 01.01.2009 ≥ 500 GT (as for cargo ships).
01.07.2008 Code Editorial changes
Amendments Fire water main
11.2 Length of fire hoses to be in accordance with SOLAS
equipment
Ch II-2/10.2.3.1.1 (maximum 25 m).
Cargo compressor and
11.5 Editorial changes
pump-rooms
Mechanical ventilation in
Ch. 12 Editorial changes.
the cargo area
Summary of minimum Dimethyl ether and Carbon dioxide added in products
Ch. 19
requirements list.
prohibited with a few exceptions (vanes in rotary vane
1.2.2 compressors and vacuum pumps, watertight joints and
(new sub- Use of asbestos linings used for fluids at high temperature, supple and
paragraph .2) flexible thermal insulation assemblies for temperatures >
1000 °C) .
8.9.7.2 (new Deployments of MES on a rotational basis, minimum
MES
subparagraph .2) each system every six years.
Title of chapter changed to “GENERAL”.
8.9.1 Existing paragraph 8.9.1 renumbered to 8.9.1.1.
Novel lifesaving
8.9.1.2 (new Administrations should ensure equivalency of novel
appliances and
subparagraph .2) designs before approval.
arrangements
2006 1994 Administrations which permit extension of liferaft
8.9.1.3 (new Extension of liferaft
01.07.2008 HSC Code service intervals according to 8.9.1.2 should notify the
subparagraph .3) service intervals
Amendments Organisation.
Launching appliances should be serviced at recommended
intervals in accordance with instructions for on-board
maintenance as required by SOLAS Reg. III/36.
Thorough examination of launching appliances at annual
surveys.
8.9.10 Upon completion of the above annual thorough
Periodic servicing of
(new sub- examination a dynamic test of the winch brakes at
launching appliances
paragraph .10) maximum lowering speed to be carried out with a mass
equal to the survival craft or rescue boat without persons
on board.
However, at 5 year intervals the mass shall be 1.1 times
mass equal to the survival craft or rescue boat with
persons and equipment.
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entry into
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01.07.2008 2006 1994 8.9.11 (new Conditions for approval of extended liferaft service
Extension of liferaft
HSC Code subparagraph
Continued service intervals intervals.
Amendments .11)
continued 8.9.12 (new Administrations which permit extension of liferaft
Extension of liferaft
subparagraph service intervals according to 8.9.11 should notify the
service intervals
.12) Organisation.
Existing text replaced. Craft should be provided with
Radiocommunication
14.1 radiocommunication facilities as specified in chapter 14
facilities of the 2000 HSC Code.
Record of Equipment for New item 14 in section 5: Long-range identification and
Annex 1 the High-Speed Craft tracking system.
Safety Certificate Previous item 14 renumbered as 15.
Annex 7 Stability of multihull craft Editorial changes.
Interpretations in MSC/Circ. 1102 are in general inluded
All in the Code, with some adjustments and additional
changes.
“Operational speed” is “replaced by 90% of maximum
All Operational speed
speed”
(new sub- Use of asbestos
paragraph .2) linings used for fluids at high temperature, supple and
flexible thermal insulation assemblies for temperatures >
1000°C).
surveys.
Upon completion of the above annual thorough
examination a dynamic test of the winch brakes at
2006 2000 8.9.14.2 & 3 maximum lowering speed to be carried out with a mass
Periodic servicing of
1.07.2008 HSC Code (new sub- equal to the survival craft or rescue boat without persons
Amendments paragraph .3) on board.
11.4.1.2.4 In operating compartment detection of bilge water in
each watertight compartment below the design waterline
(new sub- Emergency alarms
shall give emergency alarm.
paragraph .4)
Existing paragraphs .4 to .11 renumbered as .5 to .12.
13.8.2 (new ECDIS required.
All HSC 2000 Code craft
subparagraph .2) Existing parapgraph .2 renumbered as .3.
New item 16 in section 3: Long-range identification and
tracking system.
Record of Equipment for Previous item 16 renumbered as 17.
Annex 1 the High-Speed Craft
Safety Certificate New item 7 in section 4: Two-way on-scene
radiocommunications 121.5 MHz & 123.1 MHz.
2006 Scuppers, inlets and
22 (4) Editorial change (the reference to (2) is changed to (1)).
Amendments discharges
01.07.2008 to 1988 Load Minimum bow height and
Lines Protocol 39 (1) reserve buoyancy Editorial change
1.1.5 prohibited with a few exceptions (vanes in rotary vane
2006 DSC compressors and vacuum pumps, watertight joints and
Code (new sub- Use of asbestos
01.07.2008 linings used for fluids at high temperature, supple and
Amendments paragraph .5) flexible thermal insulation assemblies for temperatures >
1000 °C) .
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2006 DSC Launching appliances should be serviced at

01.07.2008 Code recommended intervals in accordance with instructions
continued Amendments for on-board maintenance as required by SOLAS Reg.
continued III/36.
8.2.9 surveys.
Periodic servicing of Upon completion of the above annual thorough
(new sub- launching appliances examination a dynamic test of the winch brakes at
paragraph .9)
maximum lowering speed to be carried out with a mass
equal to the survival craft or rescue boat without persons
on board.
Inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets and MES should
Servicing of inflatable
8.7 (new be serviced at an approved service station every 12
liferafts, inflatable
paragraph .7) months. The Administration may extend this period for
lifejackets and MES
one month.
8.8 (new Deployments of MES on a rotational basis, minimum
MES
paragraph .8) each system every six years.
Administrations should ensure equivalency of novel
designs before approval.
Novel lifesaving
8.9 (new Conditions for approval of extended liferaft service
appliances and
paragraph .9) intervals.
arrangements Administrations which permit extension of liferaft
service intervals should notify the Organisation.
Radiocommunication and
13.1 Editorial change.
navigational equipment
Navigation equipment should be to the satisfaction of
13.2.2 the Administration. The Administration to decide to
(new sub- Navigation - General what extend the chapter applies to crafts below 150 GT.
paragraph .2) Existing paragraph 13.2 renumbered as 13.2.1.
13.10 (new All DSC Code craft AIS required.
paragraph .10)
13.12 (new Nautical charts and nautical publications required.
All DSC Code craft
paragraph .12) ECDIS may be accepted as meeting this requirement.
Additional parts of 2000 SOLAS Ch II-2 as specified
11.1.5 (new apply (EEBD, operational requirements, prohibition of
2006 GC Fire safety
subparagraph .5) Halon, fire extinguishing system for deep-fat cooking
Code equipment).
01.07.2008 Amendments
Summary of minimum Dimethyl ether and Carbon dioxide added in products
Ch. XIX
requirements list.
International Convention on the Control of Harmful
IAFS All ships L ≥ 24 m and Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships enters into force.
17.09.2008 Anti-fouling systems containing organotin, e. g. TBT,
Convention offshore units shall not be present on the hull (i.e. old TBT either to be
removed or sealed by applying a coating).
All ships for which
Annex IV keel laying date To be equipped to comply with the discharge
(sewage) < 02.10.1983, and requirements of the 2000 MARPOL, Annex IV
which are ≥ 400 GT, or Amendments as far as practicable.
Reg. 2.2 which are certified to
carry > 15 persons
2000
MARPOL, All ships for which
27.09.2008 02.10.1983 ≤ keel laying
Annex IV
Amendments Annex IV date, and delivery date
(sewage) < 27.09.2006 (and Must comply with the 2000 MARPOL, Annex IV
building contract signed Amendments.
Reg. 2.1.3 & before 27.09.2003), and
2.1.4 which are ≥ 400 GT, or
which are certified to
carry > 15 persons
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Cargo ships, including

high-speed craft, ≥ 300
GT constructed
31.12.2008 ≥ 31.12.2008.
Mobile offshore drilling
units constructed
≥ 31.12.2008.
Cargo ships, including A system to automatically transmit long range
May 2006 V/19-1 identification and tracking information to be fitted. Not
SOLAS high-speed craft, ≥ 300
(new regulation) GT constructed applicable to ships fitted with AIS when operating
Amd. 2nd set exclusively within sea area A1.
First < 31.12.2008 operating in
survey of sea areas A1 & A2 or A1,
the radio A2, & A3.
installation
after Mobile offshore drilling
31.12.2008 units constructed
< 31.12.2008 operating in
sea areas A1 & A2 or A1,
A2, & A3.
Part A has been revised.
II-1, Part A
II-1/1.3.4
Cargo ships constructed Any modification shall not reduce the A/R ratio unless
(new sub- ≥ 01.01.2009 A/R ≥ 1.0.
paragraph .4)
II-1/2 New definitions for the purpose of Ch. II-1.
Ships constructed
≥ 01.01.2009 Definitions of deadweight and lightweight moved to
II-1/3.21 & .22 Reg. II-1/2.
Parts B and B-1 have been revised and replaced by B, B-
1, B-2, B-3 and B-4.
Common damage stability requirements for passenger
and cargo ships have been introduced based on an
update of the probabilistic method previously used for
cargo ships. Ships shall be as efficiently subdivided as is
possible having regard to the nature of the service for
which they are intended. The degree of subdivision
shall vary with the subdivision length (Ls) of the ship
Cargo ships constructed and with the service, in such manner that the highest
Expected: 2005 SOLAS II-1, Part B, B- ≥ 01.01.2009 with L degree of subdivison corresponds with the ships of
Amendments, 1, B-2, and B-4 ≥ 80m greatest subdivison length (Ls), primarily engaged in the
01.01.2009 Annex 2 carriage of passengers.
Other major features in the regulations are:
- Prescriptive bottom damage requirements introduced.
- Margin line concept replaced with extended
requirements on watertight integrity and evacuation
- Minimum survival index introduced for each draught.
- Improved editorial separation of design requirements
and operational assumptions
II-1/35-1 Previous Reg. II-1/21 renumbered as II-1/35-1 and
Ships constructed formula for calculating bilge pump numeral (previously
(new regulation) ≥ 01.01.2009 called criterion numeral) imported from Reg. II-1/6.3.
II-2/4.5.2.4 Reference to II-1/25-9.2 changed to II-1/13-1.2.
II-2/10.2.2.4.1.2 Reference to II-1/21 changed to II-1/35-1.
II-2/20.6.1.4.2 Ships constructed Reference to II-1/22 changed to II-1/5-1.
VI/7.2.1 ≥ 01.01.2009 Reference to II-1/22 changed to II-1/5-1.
IX/1.3 Reference to II-1/2.12 changed to II-1/2.22.
XI-1/2 Reference to II-1/2.12 changed to II-1/2.22
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entry into
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Expected: 2005 SOLAS Companies and registered Identification numbers for Companies and registered
01.01.2009 Amendments, XI-1/3-1 owners owners introduced.
Annex 2
continued (new reg.) ISPS and ISM Certificates ISPS and ISM Certificates issued or renewed on or after
continued issued or renewed on or 01.01.2009 shall include the Identification numbers for
after 01.01.2009 Companies and registered owners.
Continous Synopsis Records issued or updated on or
Continous Synopsis
XI-1/5.3 after 01.01.2009 shall include the Identification numbers
Records issued or updated for Companies and registered owners. Su-paragraphs 7
on or after 01.01.2009 through 15 renumbered.
Ships constructed
XI-2/1.1.6 Reference to II-1/2.12 changed to II-1/2.22
≥ 01.01.2009
Documents of
Compliance,
Interim Documents of
Expected: 2005 ISM Compliance,
Code Appendix Company identification number to be included.
01.01.2009 Amendments Safety Management
Certificates and
Interim Safety
Management Certificates
International Ship
Expected: 2005 ISPS Security Certificates and
Appendix to
Code Company identification number to be included.
01.01.2009 Part A Interim International Ship
Amendments
Security Certificates
December Parts A, B and B-1 revised. The only new thing
Expected: 2006 SOLAS II-1, Parts A, B, compared to 2005 SOLAS Amendments, Annex 2 are
Amendments, & B-1 Editorial
01.01.2009 the new Reg.s 8-1 and 22-1 which will be applicable
Annex 2 from 01.01.2010, which only apply to passenger ships.
Text replaced. Fixed local application fire extinguishing
Chemical tankers
11.1.1.4 system required for machinery spaces of category A
≥ 01.01.2009 ≥ 2000 GT above 500 m3 (as for cargo ships).
Chemical tankers
11.1.1.5 & .6 Editorial changes
≥ 01.01.2009
Expected: 2006 IBC 11.1.1.7 SOLAS II-2/4.5.10 applies, replacing “hydrocarbon
Code gases” by “flammable vapours” in .3 (system for
01.01.2009 Amendments (new sub- Chemical tankers continuous monitoring of the concentration of
paragraph .7) ≥ 01.01.2009 ≥ 500 GT flammable vapours).
11.1.1.8 (new Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) required
subparagraph .8) (as for cargo ships).
Previously agreed and adopted requirements for new
17, 18 & 19 products will formally enter into force 01.01.2009.
Anniver-
sary date of
the ship MARPOL, Reg.13 G(4) tankers delivered in 1983 must comply with Reg. 13 F (i.e. upgrading to double
between Annex I See footnote 1) hull).
01.01.2009 Amendments
and
31.12.2009
V/20.2.1 & .3 Last date for fitting a VDR, which may be an S-VDR
December (new paragraph (simplified voyage data recorder).
2, existing Pre 01.07.2002
01.07.2009 2004 SOLAS
paragraph 2 is cargo ships ≥ 20 000 GT This requirement may be exempted if the ship will be
Amendments taken permanently out of service within 2 years after the
renumbered as implementation date.
paragraph 3)
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entry into
force
IV/4-1 MSC (IMOs Maritime MSC’s responsibility concerning GMDSS satellite

(new regulation) Safety Committee) provider
Expected: 2007 SOLAS Ships carrying MARPOL
VI/5-1 To be provided with material safety data sheet prior to
01.07.2009 Amendments Annex 1 cargoes and
(new regulation) loading.
marine fuel oils
Nuclear Cargo Ship Safety New paragraphs 2.10 and 2.11 reflecting alternative
Appendix
Certificate design.
Cargo Ship Safety New paragraphs 5 and 6 reflecting alternative design.
2007 Construction Certificate
Expected: Amendments Appendix Cargo Ship Safety New paragraphs 2.7 and 2.8 reflecting alternative
01.07.2009 to SOLAS Equipment Certificate design.
Protocol 1988
Cargo Ship Safety New paragraphs 2.11 and 2.12 reflecting alternative
Certificate design.
Ch. 2, irradiated nuclear fuel, Reference to “Part B” in SOLAS Ch. II-1 is changed to
plutonium and high-level
paragraph 2.2.1 “Part B-1” (i.e. December 2006 Amendments Annex 2).
radioactive wastes on
2007 INF board ships.
Expected:
Code
01.07.2009 Carriage of packaged
Amendments
Ch. 2, irradiated nuclear fuel,
paragraphs 2.2.2 plutonium and high-level Subdivision index R at 80 m shall be used.
and 2.3.2 radioactive wastes on
board ships with L < 80 m
Cargo ships, including
high-speed craft, ≥ 300
First GT constructed
survey of May 2006 < 31.12.2008 operating in
the radio V/19-1 A system to automatically transmit long range
SOLAS Amd. sea area A4.
installation nd (new regulation) identification and tracking information to be fitted.
2 set (Mobile offshore drilling
after
01.07.2009 units constructed
< 31.12.2008 operating in
sea area A4).
Anniver-
sary date of
the ship MARPOL, tankers delivered in 1984 must comply with Reg. 13 F (i.e. upgrading to double
Reg.13 G(4) hull).
between Annex I and younger. See footnote
01.01.2010 Amendments 1) Footnote 2) applies.
and
31.12.2010
V/20.2.2 & .3 Final date for fitting a VDR, which may be an S-VDR
December (new paragraph Pre 01.07.2002 (simplified voyage data recorder).
01.07.2010 2004 SOLAS 2, existing 20 000 GT > cargo ships This requirement may be exempted if the ship will be
Amendments paragraph 2 is ≥ 3000 GT taken permanently out of service within 2 years after the
renumbered as implementation date.
paragraph 3)
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entry into
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III/7.2.1.3 and .4 Old subparagraphs 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 renumbered as 2.1.3

(new sub- and 2.1.4. New subparagraphs 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 applicable
paragraphs) Unclear application, but to passenger ships only.
by the letter applicable to Sufficient number of suitable accessories to be provided
III/7.2.1.5 all ships constructed to allow adult lifejackets to be secured to persons
≥ 01.07.1998 weighing up to 140 kg and with a chest girth up to 1750
(new sub-
paragraph .5) mm unless the lifejackets are designed to fit such
persons.
EPIRB is required to be capable of transmitting a
May 2006 distress alert through the polar orbiting satellite service
Expected: SOLAS IV/7.1.6.1 All ships operating in the 406 MHz band. The option for EPIRB
01.07.2010 Amd. 1st set of transmitting distress alert through Inmarsat is
removed.
All ships operating in sea
IV/9.1.3.3 If initiating the transmission of ship-to-shore distress
areas A1 and A2
alerts is done through Inmarsat geostationary satellite
IV/10.1.4.3 All ships operating in sea service, it shall be by a ship earth station.
IV/10.2.3.2 areas A1, A2 and A3
V/22.4 Ships constructed on or Operational requirements regarding navigation bridge

after 01.07.1998 with L ≥ visibility for exchange of ballast water at sea.
(new paragraph 4) 55 m
May 2006
Expected: Fixed gas fire- More detailed requirements to new fixed gas fire-
FSS Code Ch. 5
01.07.2010 extinguishing systems extinguishing systems
Amendments
Operational temperature requirements introduced for
1.2.2.2 personal life-saving appliances (-15° C to +40° C).
General requirements for
life-saving appliances Requirements for “highly visible colour” replaced with
1.2.2.6 “international or vivid reddish orange, or a comparably
highly visible colour”.
2.1.1.7 & Lifebuoy to operate the quick-release arrangement to be
Lifebuoys for use with of not less than 4 kg.
2.1.3.6 (new self-activating smoke
subparagraph .6) signal If lifebuoy less than 4 kg, then automatic quick-release
of self-activating smoke signal to be provided.
May 2006 Paragraph 2.2 has been rewritten. Main changes are
Expected: introduction of requirements for lifejackets for infants
LSA Code 2.2 Lifejackets
01.07.2010 and children. Introduction of requirement for buoyant
Amendments
buddy line and lifting means.
More detailed requirements to testing.
Introduction of requirement for buoyant buddy line and
2.3 Immersion suits lifting means for immersion suits designed to be worn
without lifejacket.
Possibility of approval of immersion suit as lifejacket
deleted.
2.4 Anti-exposure suits Possibility of approval of anti-exposure suit as lifejacket
deleted.
II-1/55 arrangements for machinery and electrical installations
alternative to prescriptive requirements otherwise found
Ships ≥ 01.07.2010
(new regulation in Ch. II-1, Parts C, D and E. The regulation prescribes
an new Part F) how to carry out engineering analyses, evaluation and
December approval of the alternative designs and arrangements.
Expected: 2006 SOLAS
01.07.2010 Amendments, II-2/3.51 & 52
Definition of Safe area in the context of a casualty
Annex 3 (new Ships ≥ 01.07.2010
and Safety centre introduced.
paragraphs)
Safety centres may share ventilation system with
II-2/8.2 Ships ≥ 01.07.2010 navigation bridge, unless located in an adjacent
MVZ.
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entry into
force
Expected: December Deep-fat cooking Requirements for deep-fat cooking equipment
01.07.2010 2006 SOLAS
continued Amendments, II-2/10.6.4 equipment installations extended to also apply for installations on open
≥ 01.07.2010 decks.
Annex 3
Novel lifesaving Refers to the new regulation III/38 as an option for
continued III/4.3 appliances and approval of novel life-saving appliances or
arrangements arrangements.
III/38 arrangements for life-saving appliances and
Ships ≥ 01.07.2010 arrangements alternative to prescriptive requirements
(new regulation otherwise found in Ch. III. The regulation prescribes
and new Part C) how to carry out engineering analyses, evaluation and
2006 1994 13.14.2
01.07.2010 HSC Code (new sub- All HSC 1994 Code craft
Amendments paragraph .2)
2006 DSC 13.12.12
01.07.2010 Code (new sub- All DSC Code craft ECDIS required
2006 2000 13.8.2
Ships constructed before Ballast water exchange until end of 2013, then ballast
Reg. B-3.1.1 2009 with ballast capacity water treatment
between 1,500 – 5,000 m3
2009 with ballast capacity Ballast water exchange until end of 2015, then ballast
Reg. B-3.1.2
less than 1,500 m3 or water treatment
greater than 5,000 m3
Ballast Ships constructed in or
12 months after 2009 with ballast Ballast water treatment required, (ballast water exchange
Water Reg. B-3.1.3
after accep- capacity less than 5,000 not accepted).
Management
tance
Convention m3
Ships constructed in or
after 2009 but before 2012 Ballast water exchange until end of 2015, then ballast
Reg. B-3.1.4
with ballast capacity water treatment
5,000 m3 or more
after 2012 with ballast Ballast water treatment required (ballast water exchange
Reg. B-3.1.5
capacity 5,000 m3 or not accepted).
more
May 2006
6 months “any five year period” replaced with “the five year
Amendments I/10(a)(v) Bottom surveys for all
after accep- period of validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Construction
to SOLAS cargo ships
tance Certificate or the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate”.
Protocol 1988
1) Paragraph (3) of Reg. 13 G:
(a) "Category 1 oil tanker" means an oil tanker of 20,000 tons deadweight and above carrying crude oil, fuel oil, heavy diesel oil or
lubricating oil as cargo, and of 30,000 tons deadweight and above carrying oil other than the above, which does not comply with the
requirements for new oil tankers as defined in regulation 1(26) of this Annex;
(b) "Category 2 oil tanker" means an oil tanker of 20,000 tons deadweight and above carrying crude oil, fuel oil, heavy diesel oil or
lubricating oil as cargo, and of 30,000 tons deadweight and above carrying oil other than the above, which complies with the requirements
for new oil tankers as defined in regulation 1(26) of this Annex;
(c) "Category 3 oil tankers" means an oil tanker of 5,000 tons deadweight and above but less than that specified in subparagraph (a) or (b)
of this paragraph.
2) Paragraph (6) of Reg, 13 G:
A Category 2 or 3 oil tanker of 15 years and over after the date of its delivery shall comply with the Condition Assessment Scheme
adopted by the Marine Environment Protection Committee by resolution MEPC.94(46), as may be amended, provided that such
amendments shall be adopted, brought into force and take effect in accordance with the provisions of article 16 of the present Convention
relating to amendment procedures applicable to an appendix to an Annex.
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Table B
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Passenger ships
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ENTRY INTO FORCE DATES OF INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS
The below table shows the date of coming into force of the Note:
various international conventions and their amendments. ”New ships” means new in relation to the enter into force date of
the respective convention/amendments, while an “existing ship”
means a ship constructed before that date.
Table B – Passenger Ships

entry into
force
19.11.52 SOLAS 1948 New ships

26.05.65 SOLAS 1960 New ships
21.07.68 ICLL 1966 New ships
COLREG
15.07.77 New ships
1972
New ships
25.05.80 SOLAS 1974
Ch. II-2, Part F Existing passenger ships Upgrading of fire safety measures
SOLAS 1978
01.05.81 All ships
Protocol
COLREG
15.07.81 E/38 Existing ships Range of lights and colour specification
1972
18.07.82 1969 Tonnage New ships
MARPOL
02.10.83 Annex I All ships Annex I enters into force. Oil
73/78
Ch. II-1 New ships Completely revised Ch.II-1
Ch. II-2 New ships Completely revised Ch.II-2
II-2/17 Existing passenger ships Fireman's outfit
II-2/20 Existing ships Fire control plans
1981 IV/4-1, 17&19 All ships VHF radiotelephone
01.09.84 SOLAS IV/7 & 8 All ships Watches/operators
Amendments
IV/10 All ships Two-tone alarm
Gyro compass, echo sounding device, rudder angle
V/12 All ships indicator, revolution indicator
V/12(j) New ships ARPA, ships GT ≥ 10000
V/12(n) New ships Rate of turn indicator, ships GT ≥ 100 000
III New ships Completely revised Ch.III
III/8 & 53 Existing ships Muster list and emergency instructions
1983 III/9 Existing ships Operating instructions
01.07.86 SOLAS III/10 Existing ships Manning and supervision of survival craft
Amendments
III/18 Existing ships Abandon ship training and drills
III/19 Existing ships Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections
III/25 Existing passenger ships Drills
15.07.86 COLREG E/38 Existing ships Navigation lights, positioning and sound signals
1981
01.09.86 SOLAS V/12(j) Existing ships ARPA, GT ≥ 40000
Amendments
1981
01.09.87 SOLAS V/12(j) Existing ships ARPA, 20000 ≤ GT < 40000
Amendments
1981
01.09.88 SOLAS V/12(j) Existing ships ARPA, 15000 ≤ GT < 20000
Amendments
MARPOL
31.12.88 Annex V Annex V (optional) enters into force. Garbage
73/78
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entry into
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1987
01.04.89 MARPOL Gulf of Aden is special area. However, effective one
10(1)(f) All ships
Annex I year after reception facilities confirmed by coast states.
Amendments
Passenger/Ro-Ro/ car Indicators on bridge for leakage through shell doors etc.
carriers, new ships
April 1988 II-1/23-2 Passenger/Ro-Ro/ car
22.10.89 SOLAS Indicators on bridge for closing of shell doors etc.
carriers, new and existing
Amendments Surveillance of vehicle decks
ships
Passenger/Ro-Ro/ car
II-1/42-1 Supplementary emergency lighting
carriers, new ships
ITU
Regulations
01.01.90 (ref. SOLAS, Appendix 7 All ships Stricter frequency tolerances for all radio transmitters
Ch.IV,
Reg.2(a))
Passenger ships, new Residual stability after damage ("SOLAS '90
ships Standard")
II-1/8
October Passenger ships, new and Upgrading of stability info, draught marks,
1988 existing ships determination of stability before departure
29.04.90 SOLAS Passenger ships, new and Before proceeding to sea: closing of all shell doors etc.
Amendments II-1/20-2 existing ships and logging same
Passenger ships, new and
II-1/22 Lightweight survey at 5 year intervals
existing ships
April 1988 Passenger/Ro-Ro/ car
22.10.90 SOLAS II-1/42-1 Supplementary emergency lighting
carriers, existing ships
Amendments
Life-saving appliances installed or replaced shall be
III/1.4.5 Existing ships tested and approved according to 1983 Amendments
III/6.2.3 Existing ships Fit two EPIRBs
Fit at least three two-way radiotelephone apparatus (see
III/6.2.4 Existing ships also entry into force date 01.02.95)
1983 All lifejackets to be fitted with light (not required for
01.07.91 SOLAS Passenger ships, existing
III/21.3 ships on short international voyage (see, however, Reg.
Amendments ships III/24-15 in force after 01.07.98)).
Provide for each lifeboat at least three immersion suits
Passenger ships, existing
III/21.4 and provide one thermal protective aid for the rest of
ships the persons allowed to be accommodated in the lifeboat
Passenger ships, existing Life-saving appliances to be fitted with retro-reflective
III/30.2.7 ships material
November GMDSS GMDSS enters into force
01.02.92 1988
SOLAS I/12 All ships New forms for SOLAS Certificates
Amendments
II-1/15 New passenger ships New Reg.15. Stricter requirements for W.T. doors.
Internal drainage for enclosed spaces where the deck
II-1/21 New ships edge is immersed at 5º heel.
II-1/42.4.2 New passenger ships Battery power for W.T. doors: Minor adjustment.
Requirements for sample extraction smoke detection
II-2/13-1 New ships
1989 systems.
01.02.92 SOLAS II-2/15.2.6 & Sounding pipes for oil fuel tanks should not terminate
Amendments New ships
/15.3 in machinery spaces (general rule) (lub. oil may).
II-2/18.8 New ships Helicopter decks, requirements specified.
New passenger ships > 36 Lockers and store rooms: Fire risk category depending
II-2/26 passengers on area < or> 4m2.
New passenger ships < 36 Area limit changed from 2m2 to 4m2 for some spaces
II-2/27 passengers (fire risk categories).
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01.02.92 1989 Sample extraction smoke detection system may be used

SOLAS II-2/38 & /40.2 New passenger ships
continued in cargo spaces
Amendments
New ships carrying More specific requirements for fire detection. Sample
continued II-2/54.2.3 dangerous goods extraction smoke detection system may be used.
New ships > 500 GT Gyro repeater at emergency steering position.
V/12(f) Heading information to emergency steering position
All ships shall consist of telephone (or similar).
Fire hoses to be of non-perishable material. Also
II-2/4.7 All ships applicable to existing ships when hoses are renewed
Fire extinguishing arr. in paint lockers and lockers for
II-2/18.7 All ships flammable liquids.
V/13 All ships Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
Life saving signals are not described in SOLAS any
V/16 All ships longer. Instead it is referred to IMO Resolutions A.229
(VII), A.439 (XI) and A.80 (IV).
Reg. 7 rewritten. New specification for which
VII/ 7 All passenger ships explosives may be carried in passenger ships.
1990
17.03.92 MARPOL Annexes I and V All ships Antarctic is special area
Amendments
MARPOL Annex III (optional) enters into force. Harmful
01.07.92 Annex III
73/78 substances in packaged forms
April 1988 Passenger/Ro-Ro/ car Indicators on bridge for leakage through shell doors etc.
22.10.92 SOLAS II-1/23-2.2 carriers, existing ships (See also the revision in force after 01.07.97).
Amendments
1991 26 New ships Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan
MARPOL, Piping for oil residues (sludge)
04.04.93 Every ship ≥ 400 tons
Annex I 17(3), 20 Piping to and from sludge tanks
Amendments gross tonnage Revised format of Oil Record Book.
1992
MARPOL, 9, 10, 16, 21 and Various replacements of existing regulation texts
06.07.93 All ships
Annex I suppl. A & B (discharge criteria)
Amendments
November
1988 All ships must carry NAVTEX and float-free satellite
01.08.93 SOLAS IV/1.4 All ships EPIRB (406 MHz)
Amendments
(GMDSS)
Means of escape and smoke extraction system for large,
Ch.II-2 New passenger ships multi-deck open spaces and sprinkler and smoke
detection system for the whole zone.
1991 II-2/20.3 & III/18 All ships Fire drills and on-board training, extended requirements
01.01.94 SOLAS V/17 New installations Pilot transfer arrangements
Amendments
Ch.VI As applicable The carriage of cargoes (new Ch.VI).
VII/5 Ships carrying dangerous Packing certificate, list of dangerous goods carried
VII/7-1 goods Reporting of incidents
The whole Annex III (optional) is revised: References
to freight containers, portable tanks or tank wagons
deleted. "Harmful substances" are identified in the
1992 All ships carrying harmful IMDG Code.
MARPOL,
28.02.94 Annex III substances in packaged Guidelines for identification.
Annex III form Marking shall stand 3 months immersion in the sea.
Amendments Marking and freight document shall include "Marine
Pollutant".
Copy of freight document to port authorities.
1969 All ships must have tonnage cert. according to the 1969
18.07.94 Article 3(2)(d) All ships
Tonnage International Tonnage Convention.
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II-1/8 ships with car decks, Upgrading of damage stability to SOLAS ’90 standard
April 1992 A/Amax < 70
01.10.94 SOLAS II-2/17 All passenger ships Fireman’s outfits, extended requirements
Amendments
Upgrading of fire safety (Fire Control Plans, walkie-
II-2/41-1 & Pre 01.10.94 passenger talkies for fire patrol, waterfog applicators, portable
II-2/41-2 ships foam applicators, dual purpose hose nozzles).
Communication between bridge and machinery spaces
II-1/37 New ships (modified text)
II-1/42,43,44 New ships Emergency generator starting: Clarification of text
II-1/45.3 New ships Locally earthed systems, clarification
New definition of "Main vertical zone" also limiting the
II-2/3.33 New passenger ships breadth (40m)
II-2/4.3.3.3 New ships Emergency fire pump for passenger ships < 1000 GT
II-2/4.4.2 New ships Pressure in fire lines, new requirements
Separate operations for opening the storage bottles and
II-2/5.2 New CO2 installations for discharging into protected space
II-2/5.3 New installations New Halon installations prohibited
New (or modified) Fire detection systems: Requirements modified in
II-2/13.1 installations respect of addressable systems
All passenger ships Fire control plan to include information specified in
II-2/20 > 36 passengers IMO Res. A.756 (18)
New passenger ships
II-2/24.1.1 All main fire zone (MFZ) divisions to be A-60
> 36 passengers
Stricter requirements w.r.t. W.T.- and MFZ-bulkheads
II-2/24.2 New passenger ships being in line, length of MFZ may extend to 48m, but
area not to exceed 1600m2.
New passenger ships Modified requirements to B-class bulkheads since
II-2/25.2 & .3 > 36 passengers sprinklers are required
December
1992 Tables 26.1 and 26.3 (MFZ boundaries) deleted (see
01.10.94 II-2/26 New passenger ships
SOLAS Reg. II-2/24.1.1). Also other revisions
Amendments Dead end corridors prohibited
Requirements for external open stairways and
passageways.
Requirements for width of stairways, doors, corridors
and landings. Stairways for more than 90 persons to be
II-2/28 New passenger ships aligned fore and aft.
Low location marking (0.3m) (light/photoluminescent
strips) in escape routes (ref. Res. A.752 (18)).
Two means of escape from engine control rooms within
machinery space.
Clearer text with respect to prohibition of cabins etc. in
II-2/29.2 New passenger ships stairway enclosures.
Stricter requirements to fire doors (rate of closure,
warning alarms, remote and local (both sides) release,
II-2/30 New passenger ships local power accumulators for 10 movements).
Openings for fire hoses.
Slightly stricter requirements for B-class doors. Cabin
II-2/31 New passenger ships doors to be self-closing without holdbacks.
Stairway enclosures shall be ventilated - separate fan
and ducting.
II-2/32 New passenger ships Inspection and cleaning hatches for ventilation ducts.
More details for galley ventilation
Stricter requirements for windows (A-class) in way of
II-2/33 New passenger ships embarkation areas and escape routes.
Restrictions regarding furniture in stairway enclosures
II-2/34 New passenger ships and corridors.
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01.10.94 December New passenger ships Sprinkler system required in service, control and
1992 II-2/36
continued > 36 passengers accommodation spaces. Smoke detectors also required.
SOLAS
Amendments New passenger ships with
II-2/37 Special category spaces to have A-60 boundaries
car deck, > 36 passengers
continued
Walkie-talkies for fire patrols.
Continuously manned central control station for fire
New passenger ships detection alarms, remote closing of fire doors, shutting
II-2/40 > 36 passengers down of fans, reactivation of fans, fire door indicators.
Supply from main and emergency source of power,
fail-safe principle.
General emergency alarm shall continue to sound until
III/50 New ships manually turned off. Requirements for sound pressure
level.
IV/13 GMDSS ships Revised specification of capacities for radio batteries.
November
1988
01.02.95 GDMSS New ships New ships must comply with GMDSS
SOLAS
Amendments
November Two-way radiotelephone apparatus to be of VHF-type
1988 and to comply with IMO Resolution A.605 (15)
01.02.95 SOLAS Fit two radar transponders complying with IMO
Amendments III/6.2.2 Existing ships Resolution A.604 (15)
(GMDSS)
V/12(g) Existing ships One radar installation to operate in 9GHz band
1991
MARPOL,
04.04.95 26 Existing ships Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan
Annex I
Amendments
1993 General General Minor changes
04.11.95 COLREG Annex I,
Amendments High speed craft Masthead light
new section 13
1994 High Speed Craft (HSC) Code (Res. MSC.36(63))
Ch. X (new) New high speed craft enters into force and is made mandatory as a part of
SOLAS.
Ch. XI (new) Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety
May 1994
01.01.96 SOLAS Organisations acting on Authorisation of recognised organisations (Res.
Reg.1
Amendment behalf of Administrations A.739(18) made mandatory).
All passenger ships Ship identification numbers (IMO Nos.) mandatory
Reg.3 ≥ 100 GT (Res. A.600(15)).
Port state control of operational requirements (Res.
Reg.4 A.742(18) made mandatory).
May 1994 V/8-1 Ship reporting systems introduced. Ref. Res.
01.01.96 SOLAS All ships
(new regulation) MSC.43(64). Also ref. Res. A.648(16).
Amendments
The information required by subchapter 1.9 of Res.
VI/2.1 Carriage of cargoes A.714(17) to be provided prior to loading.
Loading, stowing and
December VI/5.6 securing of cargoes
1994 Approved Cargo Securing Manual required, to comply
01.07.96 Loading, stowing and
SOLAS with Res. A.714(17) (subchapters 1.6 and 1.7).
Amendments VII/5.6 securing of dangerous
goods
Carriage of dangerous Editorial change (including “loaded”, “secured” in the
VII/6.1 goods text in addition to “stowed”).
April 1992 Pre. 29.04.90 Passenger
01.10.96 SOLAS II-1/8 ships with car decks, 70 Upgrading of damage stability to SOLAS '90 standard
Amendments ≤ A/Amax <75
May 1995 Ships' routeing systems may be made mandatory for all
01.01.97 SOLAS V/8 All ships ships.
Amendments
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01.02.97 1995 STCW Seafaring The STCW convention totally revised. The STCW
Amendments Code has been introduced, and is mandatory.
First yearly Stockholm Passenger ships with car

inspection Agreement decks, A/Amax < 85, To comply with specific stability requirements taking
Annex 2
after (regional operating in North West into account accumulated sea water on car deck
01.04.97 agreement) Europe or the Baltic Sea
New ships:
MARPOL, L ≥ 12 m, in international
01.07.97 Reg. 9 Garbage record book
Amex V trade
Amendments
persons ≥ 15
Reference to Reg. 8.9 is replaced with reference to
II-1/1.3.2 Passenger ships Reg. 8-1
II-1/2.13 Definition of “ro-ro passenger ship” introduced (same
Ro-ro passenger ships
(new paragraph) as in Reg. II-2/3.34)
II-1/8 Passenger ships Editorial to comply with above.
II-1/8.7.4 Passenger ships Determination of stability shall be made by calculation.
II-1/8-2 New ro-ro passenger Must be two compartment ships
(new regulation) ships >400 passengers
New requirements for bow doors and extension of
II-1/10.3, .4 & .5 New passenger ships
collision bulkhead/inner ramp
II-1/15.6.5 Pre 01.02.92 passenger W.T. doors shall be kept closed during navigation and
(new sub- ships so logged.
paragraph)
Ventilation trunks penetrating bulkhead deck shall be
II-1/19.2 New passenger ships capable of withstanding pressure of water trapped on
(new paragraph) the ro-ro deck
November Ventilation trunks penetrating the main ro-ro deck shall
II-1/19.3 New ro-ro passenger
1995 be capable of withstanding impact pressure of sloshing
01.07.97 (new paragraph) ships
SOLAS of water trapped on the deck.
Amendments Internal open ends of air pipes to be min. 1 m above
II-1/20.3 New passenger ships heeled waterline (or terminate through superstructure
(new paragraph) side).
Access to spaces below bulkhead deck shall unless
II-1/20-2.1 New ro-ro passenger otherwise permitted by the Administration, have sill-
/coaming height min. 2.5 m. Vehicle ramps may be
(new regulation) ships flush, but shall be weathertight and have alarm and
indication, closed at sea and logged.
II-1/20-3 Passengers shall not have access to an enclosed ro-ro
(new regulation) deck while the ship is underway (see also Reg. 23-2.3).
On the ro-ro deck all transverse or longitudinal
II-1/20-4 bulkheads effective to confine accumulated sea water
(new regulation) on deck shall be secured in place while the ship is at
sea.
This paragraph is rewritten, stricter, more precise and
extended (hull doors): Audible alarm if a secured item
II-1/23-2.1 Ro-ro passenger ships becomes open, ”harbour/see voyage” mode, audible
alarm if the ship leaves with any doors not closed. (For
most existing ships some upgrading will be necessary).
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01.07.97 November This paragraph is rewritten and made stricter. Both

continued 1995 television surveillance and water leakage detection for
SOLAS New ro-ro passenger
II-1/23-2.2 hull doors including both inner and outer bow door
Amendments ships
with indication both on Bridge and engine control
continued room.
Paragraph 3 is rewritten: If patrolling of vehicle deck is
chosen , the patrolling shall be continuous.
II-1/23-2.3 & .4 Ro-ro passenger ships New paragraph 4. Documented operating procedures
for closing and securing of hull doors.
II-2/3.34 Ro-ro passenger ships Definition of “ro-ro passenger ship” introduced.
(new paragraph)
Handrails or other handhold shall be provided in all
corridors along the entire escape route. Escape routes
shall be provided from every normally occupied space
on the ship to an assembly station.
II-2/28-1.1 New ro-ro passenger Cabin and stateroom doors and doors in escape routes
(new regulation) ships shall not require keys to unlock.
Decks shall be sequentially numbered, starting with “1”
on tank top or lowest deck.
“You are here” mimic panels showing escape routes to
be displayed in each cabin and in public spaces.
The lowest 0.5 m of bulkheads and vertical divisions
along escape routes shall have strength for walking on
II-2/28-1.2 New ro-ro passenger (750 N/m) when ship heavily heeled. Straight escape
(new regulation) ships routes. Passenger spaces not to be more than two decks
above or below assembly stations or open deck from
which there is routes to embarkation stations.
Discharge valves for scupper with positive means of
closing operable from a position above the bulkhead
II-2/37.2.1.2 (new Ro-ro passenger ships deck in accordance with the requirements of the ICLL,
sub-paragraph) shall be kept open while the ships are at sea. Operation
of these valves shall be recorded in log book.
III/3.19 Definition of “ro-ro passenger ship” introduced (same
Ro–ro passenger ships
(new paragraph) as in Reg. II-2/3.34)
New and stricter requirements to Public Address (PA)
systems. Two loops sufficiently separated, two
III/6.5 New passenger ships independent amplifiers, performance standards
new paragraph) introduced, to be connected to the emergency source of
power, etc.
Passengers shall be counted, and details of persons with
III/24-2 All passenger ships need of special care in emergency situations to be
(new regulation) recorded. Data are also to be kept ashore.
III/24-3 New ro-ro passenger Helicopter pick-up area to be provided.
(new regulation) ships
III/24-4 New passenger ships Decision-support system for emergency management.
(new regulation)
A distress panel shall be installed at the conning
position. The panel shall contain one button that
IV/6.4 New passenger ships initiates a distress alert using all required
(new paragraph) radiocommunication installation on board, or one
button for each installation.
Information on the ship’s position shall be continuously
IV/6.5 and automatically provided to all relevant radio-
New passenger ships
(new paragraph) communication equipment to be included in the initial
distress alert
IV/6.6 A distress alarm panel for receiving distress alerts
New passenger ships
(new paragraph) shall be installed at the conning position.
Every passenger ship shall be provided with means
IV/7.5 for two-way on-scene radio communications for search
New passenger ships
(new paragraph) and rescue purposes using the aeronautical frequencies
121.5 MHz and 123.1 MHz.
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continued 1995 IV/16.2 accordance with paragraph 1 shall be assigned to
SOLAS Passenger ships
(new paragraph) perform only radiocommunication duties during
Amendments distress incidents.
continued Distress messages: Obligations and procedures.
V/10 All ships The text of this regulation is revised.
V/10-1 All ships Master’s discretion for safe navigation
(new regulation)
A working language shall be established and entered in
V/13 ( c ) Passenger ships log book. All plans/lists required to be posted are to be
(new paragraph) translated to the working language.
Ships on fixed routes shall have a plan for co-operation
V/15 ( c ) of search and rescue services in event of emergency. To
Passenger ships
(new paragraph) be developed in co-operation with the rescue services.
To be approved by the Administration
V/23 A list of operational limitations and exemptions shall
New passenger ships
(new regulation) be kept on board.
Before the ship leaves the berth all cargo units,
VI/5.6 including vehicles and containers, shall be loaded,
All ships carrying cargo
(new paragraph) stored and secured in accordance with an approved
Cargo Securing Manual
Existing passenger ships New and enjoining requirements for bow doors and
II-1/10.3, .4 & .6 (especially ro-ros) extension of collision bulkhead/inner ramp
Ventilation trunks penetrating bulkhead deck shall be
II-1/19.2 & .4 Existing passenger ships capable of withstanding pressure of water trapped
(new paragraphs) inside the trunk
Ventilation trunks penetrating the main ro-ro deck shall
II-1/19.3, &.4 Existing ro-ro passenger be capable of withstanding impact pressure of sloshing
(new paragraphs) ships of water trapped on the ro-ro deck
Accesses from the ro-ro deck to spaces below shall be
made weatertight. (DVN uses 3.5 m water pressure in
II-1/20-2.2 Existing ro-ro passenger the necessary calculations).To be closed before the
(new regulation) ships ship leaves the berth and kept closed at sea. Indication
to be provided on the Bridge. Entries to be made in log-
book as required by Reg. III/25.2.
This paragraph is rewritten and made stricter. Both
First television surveillance and water leakage detection for
November Existing ro-ro passenger
periodical II-1/23-2.2 hull doors including both inner and outer bow door
1995 ships
survey with indication both on Bridge and engine control
SOLAS room
after Amendments
01.07.97 Handrails or other handhold shall be provided in all
corridors along the entire escape route. Escape routes
shall be provided from every normally occupied space
on the ship to an assembly station.
II-2/28-1.1 Existing ro-ro passenger Cabin and stateroom doors and doors in escape routes
(new regulation) ships shall not require keys to unlock.
Decks shall be sequentially numbered, starting with “1”
on tank top or lowest deck.
“You are here” mimic panels showing escape routes to
be displayed in each cabin and in public spaces.
New and stricter requirements for Public Address (PA)
systems are introduced. Sub-paragraphs 5.2, 5.3 and 5.5
III/6.5 Existing passenger ships are also applicable to existing ships. Sub-paragraph 5.6
(new paragraph) allows upgrading to be omitted if existing PA systems
comply substantially with the new requirements.
III/24-3 Existing ro-ro passenger Helicopter pick-up area to be provided.
(new regulation) ships
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First November A distress panel shall be installed at the conning

periodical 1995 position. The panel shall contain one button that
survey SOLAS IV/6.4 Existing passenger ships initiates a distress alert using all required
after Amendments (new paragraph)
radiocommunication installation on board, or one
01.07.97 continued button for each installation
continued Information on the ship’s position shall be continuously
IV/6.5 and automatically provided to all relevant radio-
Existing passenger ships
(new paragraph) communication equipment to be included in the initial
distress alert
IV/6.6 A distress alarm panel for receiving distress alerts shall
(new paragraph) be installed at the conning position
Every passenger ship shall be provided with means for
IV/7.5 two-way on-scene radio communications for search and
(new paragraph) rescue purposes using the aeronautical frequencies
121.5 MHz and 123.1 MHz.
V/23 A list of operational limitations and exemptions shall
(new regulation) be kept on board.
Upgrading of fire safety (smoke detection, fire doors,
galley exhaust, stairway enclosures, low location
II-2/41-1 Pre. 01.10.94 passenger
April 1992 (0.3m) marking of escape routes (light/
II-2/41-2 ships
01.10.97 SOLAS photoluminescent strips ref. Res. A.752 (18)), general
Amendments emergency alarm system, P.A. system.
II-2/41-1.2.2 Pre. 25.05.80 Passenger Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm
II-2/41-2.5 ships system.
1996
MARPOL, Reporting of incidents involving harmful substances
01.01.98 Article II (1) All ships, L ≥ 15 m
Protocol I (enhanced requirements)
Amendments
Management of the Safe Operation of Ships
May 1994 Ch. IX The International Safety Management (ISM) Code
01.07.98 SOLAS Passenger ships, (Res. A.741(18)) made mandatory. Shipowning
Amendments (new chapter)
passenger high speed craft companies to hold a Document of Compliance and the
ship to hold a Safety Management Certificate.
II-2/15 new Stricter requirements for protection of oil fuel lines
subparagraphs New ships (jacketed piping for high-pressure pipes, insulation of
2.9 – 2.11 surfaces with temp. above 220ºC, screening).
V/3(b) All ships Explanation of the phrase "Tropical storms".
May 1994
01.07.98 SOLAS Meteorological issues increased from once to twice
V/4(b)(ii) All ships
Amendments daily.
V/22 Requirements for visibility from navigation bridge
New ships, L ≥ 45 m
Existing ships Paragraphs (a)(i) and (a)(ii) of Reg. V/22 shall as far as
V/22(b) (new) L ≥ 45 m practicable apply to existing ships.
Pre. 01.07.97 ships:
MARPOL, L ≥ 12 m, in international
01.07.98 Reg. 9 Garbage record book
Annex V trade
Amendments
GT ≥ 400 m or Garbage management plans
persons ≥ 15
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New installations of cabling for emergency alarms and

II-1/45.5.3 Ro-ro passenger ships Public Address systems shall comply with
recommendations from IMO
III/24-1.2.3 & .2.4 New ro-ro passenger Every liferaft to be fitted with a boarding ramp.
(new regulation) ships Every liferaft to be self-righting or reversible.
November III/24-1.3 New ro-ro passenger At least one of the rescue boats shall be a “fast rescue
01.07.98 1995 (new regulation) ships boat”. Special training of crew.
SOLAS
Amendments III/24-1.4 New ro-ro passenger Ship to be provided with means for recovery of
(new regulation) ships survivors.
A sufficient number of lifejackets shall be stowed in the
vicinity of the assembly stations so that the passengers
III/24-1.5 New ro-ro passenger do not have to return to their cabins to collect their
(new regulation) ships lifejackets.
Each lifejacket shall have light.
The word “structure” is added in the title of Ch. II-1,
which now reads: “Construction - Structure,
Ch. II-1 Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical
Installations”
Ch. II-1, New Part A-1
Part A-1
Ships shall be built and maintained according to the
II-1/3-1 All ships requirements of a classification society recognised by
(new regulation) the Administration or to equivalent national standards.
II-1/8.2.3.1 Range of positive stability in damaged condition (may
New passenger ships
& .2.3.3 be reduced to 10°).
II-1/45.1.1.1 New ships The limit 55 V is changed to 50 V
Completely revised Ch. III, introduction of
International Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Code,
June 1996 New requirements are which is mandatory. Many regulations are changed to a
01.07.98 SOLAS Ch. III mostly applicable to new greater or lesser extent, mentioned here are: Maritime
Amendments ships evacuation systems (MES), anti-exposure suits. The
technical requirements of the life-saving appliances are
moved to the LSA code.
Operational readiness, maintenance and inspection of
life-saving appliances: Yearly inspection of falls and
renewal within 4 years as an alternative to “end for
ending”. Servicing and deployment of MES. Marking
III/20 All ships of stowage locations. 5 yearly examination and
overload testing of launching appliances. On-load
release gear: Yearly examination by properly trained
personnel, 5 yearly overhaul and overload testing.
Light on lifejackets (existing lights not complying with
III/22.3 All passenger ships paragraph 2.2.3 of LSA Code to be replaced within first
periodical survey after 01.07.2002).
Organisations acting on
XI/1 Reg. 1 revised, more extensive.
behalf of Administrations
Openings in shell plating below bulkhead deck. New
II-1/17-1 New ships ships shall comply with Reg. II-1/17 where “margin
(new regulation) line” shall mean “bulkhead deck”.
II-1/26.9 Survey of non-metallic expansion joints in piping
All ships
(new paragraph) systems penetrating the ship’s side.
December
1996 II-1/26.10 Language to use in instructions and drawings essential
01.07.98 All ships
SOLAS (new paragraph) for ship’s machinery and equipment.
Amendments Location and arrangement for vent pipes for fuel oil
II-1/26.11 New ships service, settling and lub. oil tanks. Two fuel oil service
tanks for each fuel type.
Machinery controls. Paragraph 5 introduces
II-1/31.5 New ships amendments to paragraphs 1 to 4 applicable to new
(new paragraph) ships.
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01.07.98 December II-1/41.5 Supply of electrical power when it is necessary for

1996 New ships
continued (new paragraph) propulsion and steering of the ships.
SOLAS
Amendments II-1/42.3.4 (new New passenger ships Restart of propulsion within 30 min. after blackout.
sub-paragraph)
continued
II-2/1 Editorial
Changes in several definitions (mostly by referring to
Fire Test Procedures Code)
For materials which shall have low flame spread
II-2/3 characteristics a new test for smoke and toxicity is
required. This implies that most products previously
approved must carry out an additional test.
New sprinkler
II-2/12.1.2 Indicating unit shall be on the Navigation Bridge.
installations
New passenger ships Combustible ducts, where allowed, shall have low
II-2/16.1.1 ≤ 36 passengers flame spread characteristics.
II-2/16.11 New passenger ships. Fire testing of fire dampers and A-class penetrations.
(new paragraph)
Additional fireman’s equipment not needed in stairway
II-2/17.3.1.1 Passenger ships enclosures constituting individual MVZ or in small
MVZs at the ends of the ship
Provisions for helicopter facilities shall be in
II-2/18.8 New ships accordance with Res.A.855(20).
New passenger ships
II-2/24.1.1 MVZ divisions between fuel oil tanks may be A-O
> 36 passengers
II-2/26.1 New passenger ships Spaces within the perimeters of muster stations
& Table 26.1 > 36 passengers
II-2/28.1.11 (new All passenger ships Low location lighting in crew accommodation areas.
sub-paragraph) > 36 passengers
New requirements for fire doors in MVZ bulkheads,
II-2/30.4 New passenger ships galley boundaries and stairway enclosures.
Clarification of requirements for doors in outer
II-2/30.6 New passenger ships boundaries.
New passenger ships
II-2/32.1.1 The new paragraph 11 in Reg. II-2/16 shall apply.
> 36 passengers
New passenger ships Short lengths of ducts of combustible material to have
II-2/32.1.4.3.1 > 36 passengers low flame spread characteristics.
II-2/34.2 New passenger ships Low flame spread characteristics of vapour barriers.
II-2/34.7 & .8 New passenger ships Reference to Fire Test Procedures Code.
Special category spaces, Fuel oil tanks may have A-O division to special
II-2/37.1.2.1 new passenger ships category space above.
>36 passengers
II-2/37.4 Special category spaces,
(new paragraph) new passenger ships Ventilation openings not to endanger survival craft
Cargo spaces for motor stowage and embarkation areas, service spaces and
II-2/38.5 control stations
vehicles, new passenger
(new paragraph) ships
II-2/38.6 Ro-ro cargo spaces, new Paragraphs 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 of the new Reg. II-2/38-1 to
(new paragraph) passenger ships be complied with.
Closed and open ro-ro
II-2/38-1 Requirements for vehicle cargo spaces not covered by
cargo spaces, new
(new regulation) Regs. II-2/37 or II-2/38 introduced.
passenger ships
Carriage of dangerous
VII/2 Class 6.1 and class 9 reworded
goods
VII/7.1.5 (new All passenger ships Carriage of explosive articles in compatibility group N
sub-paragraph)
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First A sufficient number of lifejackets shall be stowed in the

November III/24-1.5
periodical vicinity of the assembly stations so that the passengers
1995 (III/26.5 in June Pre. 01.07.98 ro-ro do not have to return to their cabins to collect their
survey SOLAS 1996 passenger ships lifejackets.
after Amendments Amendments)
01.07.98 Each lifejacket shall have light.
1992
MARPOL, Change in discharge criteria (phase out of 100 ppm oily
06.07.98 9, 10, 16 All existing ships
Annex I water separators).
Amendments
First II-1/8-1
November
periodical (new regulation, Pre 01.07.97 ro-ro
1995 Upgrading of damage stability to comply with Reg. 8
survey replaces II-1/8.9 passenger ships,
SOLAS (SOLAS ’90 standard)
after of April 1982 A/Amax < 85
Amendments
01.10.98 Amendments)
First yearly Stockholm

inspection Agreement Passenger ships with car To comply with specific stability requirements taking
Annex 2
after (regional decks, 85 ≤ A/Amax < 90 into account accumulated sea water on car deck
21.12.98 agreement)
November III/24-2.3
Names and gender of all persons on board,
01.01.99 1995 (III/27 in June All passenger ships distinguishing between adults, children and infants
SOLAS 1996 shall be recorded for search and rescue purposes.
Amendments Amendments)
November
1988
01.02.99 GDMSS Existing ships Existing ships must comply with GMDSS
SOLAS
Amendments
New ro-ro passenger
II-2/28-1.3 Evacuation analysis of escape routes.
November ships
1995 III/24-3.3
01.07.99 New passenger ships,
SOLAS To be fitted with helicopter landing area
Amendments (III/28 in June L ≥ 130 m
1996 (approval: ref. Res.A.855(20)).
See footnote 1)
Amendments)
June 1997 V/8-2
01.07.99 SOLAS Vessel traffic services.
(new regulation)
Amendments
First III/24-4
November
periodical 1995 (III/29 in June Pre. 01.07.97 passenger
survey Decision-support system for emergency management
SOLAS 1996 ships
after Amendments Amendments)
01.07.99
1997
MARPOL,
01.08.99 Reg. 10 All ships North West European waters special area.
Annex I
Amendments

inspection Agreement To comply with specific stability requirements taking
Annex 2 decks,
after (regional into account accumulated sea water on car deck.
90 ≤A/Amax < 95
31.12.99 agreement)
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1997 NOx emission.

MARPOL, (New) diesel engines Note that engines for ships the keels of which are laid
Annex VI Reg. 13 on or after this date shall comply with these
≥ 130 kW
Protocol (retroactive) requirements. The same applies to
01.01. 2000 conversions and new installations on or after this date.
(formal entry
into force Shipboard incineration. Note that incinerators installed
date is Reg. 16 Installation of incinerators on or after this date shall be approved according to
19.05.2005) these (retroactive requirements).
1988
SOLAS
Protocol Harmonised certification and survey system enters into
All ships force (HSSC). New certificate forms.
1988 LL
03.02. 2000 Protocol
22(2) New ships Drainage of enclosed cargo spaces.
1988 LL 10 New and existing ships Inclining test.
Protocol
Article VI 2(f) (ii) Tacit acceptance procedure for amendments to Annex
& (g) (ii) B of the LL Protocol
1990 Harmonised certification and survey system enters into
03.02. 2000 MARPOL force.
Amendments
III/24-1.2.1
& .2.2 All liferafts shall be served either by MES or launching
Pre. 01.07.86 ro-ro appliances.
(III/26.2.1 & .2.2 passenger ships Every liferaft shall be provided with float-free stowage
in June 1996 arrangement.
Amendments)
III/24-1.2.3
& .2.4
First Pre. 01.07.98 ro-ro Every liferaft to be fitted with a boarding ramp.
November (III/26.2.3 & .2.4 passenger ships Every liferaft to be self-righting or reversible.
periodical in June 1996
1995
survey Amendments)
SOLAS
after 01.07. Amendments III/24-1.3
2000
(III/26.3 in June Pre. 01.07.98 ro-ro At least one (of the rescue boats shall be a) “fast rescue
1996 passenger ships boat”. Special training of crew.
Amendments)
III/24-1.4
(III/26.4 in June Pre. 01.07.98 ro-ro Ship to be provided with means for recovery of
1996 passenger ships survivors.
Amendments)
April 1992 Upgrading of fire safety (stairway enclosures, fire
II-2/41-1 Pre. 01.10.94 passenger
01.10. 2000 SOLAS extinguishing in cat. A machinery spaces, ventilating
II-2/41-2 ships
Amendments ducts, special category spaces, fire doors)
First November II-1/8-1
periodical Pre. 01.07.97 ro-ro
1995 (replaces II-1/8.9 Upgrading of damage stability to comply with Reg. 8
survey passenger ships,
SOLAS of April 1992 (SOLAS ’90 standard)
after 01.10. 85 ≤ A/Amax < 90
Amendments Amendments)
2000

inspection Agreement To comply with specific stability requirements taking
Annex 2 decks,
after 31.12. (regional into account accumulated sea water on car deck.
95 ≤ A/Amax < 97.5
2000 agreement)
First yearly
inspection Stockholm
after 31.12. Passenger ships with car To comply with specific stability requirements taking
Agreement Annex 2
2001 but (regional decks, 97.5 ≤ A/Amax into account accumulated sea water on car deck.
not later Agreement)
than 01.10.
2002
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May 2000 New non-ro-ro passenger The words "Passenger ships" are replaced by the words
01.01.2002 SOLAS III/28.2 ships. "Ro-ro passenger ships”. (I.e. helicopter landing area is
Amendments See footnote 1) not required for non ro-ro passenger ships).
2000 A product’s liability to cause tainting has been deleted
01.01.2002 MARPOL, Appendix All ships as a criterion to identify harmful substances (Marine
Annex III pollutants).
Amendments
Revised definition for "nearest land" north east of
Reg.1
Australia.
2000
MARPOL, Discharge of incinerator ashes from plastic products
01.03.2002 Regs. 1 & 2 All ships which may contain toxic or heavy metal residues
Annex V
Amendments prohibited.
Spanish language acknowledged in certificates, records
Reg. 9
etc.
June 1997 New (non ro-ro)
II-1/8-3
01.07. 2002 SOLAS passenger ships Must comply with two compartment standard.
(new regulation)
Amendments ≥ 400 persons
Testing of watertight compartments (filling with water
II-1/14.3 New ships
not compulsory)
IV/ 1.1 All ships ”unless expressly provided otherwise” is inserted in
Application
IV/2.1.6
(new sub- All ships Definition of GMDSS identity
paragraph)
IV/2.2 All ships

Reference to definitions in the Radio Regulations
1998
01.07. 2002 SOLAS and SAR Convention
Amendments IV/5-1
All ships Governments to register GMDSS identities
(new regulation)
Continuous supply of information to navigation
IV/13.8 All ships
receiver
IV/15.9
All ships Testing of EPIRBs at 12 months intervals
(new paragraph)
IV/18 Position up-dating of two-way communication
All ships
(new regulation) equipment
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II-1/3-5 All ships, compressors and vacuum pumps, watertight joints and
(new regulation) use of asbestos linings used for fluids at high temperature, supple and
flexible thermal insulation assemblies for temperatures
> 1000 °C) .
Completely revised Ch. II-2 including introduction of
International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code),
Ch. II-2 which is mandatory. The technical requirements for fire
safety systems and equipment are moved from Ch. II-2
to the FSS Code.
The lay out of the chapter, way of approaching the
requirements/regulations has been changed. The fire
safety objectives of the chapter is to prevent the
occurrence of fire and explosion; reduce the risk to life
II-2/2 New Ships caused by fire; reduce the risk of damage to the ship, its
cargo and environment caused by fire; contain, control
and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of
origin; and provide adequate and readily accessible
means of escape for passengers and crew.
New requirements highlighted here are:
New ships & Fire extinguishing system using Halon 1211, 1301, and
II-2/10.4.1.3 new installations on board 2402 and perfluorocarbons are prohibited.
existing ships
Fixed water-based (or equivalent) local application fire-
December fighting systems in category A machinery spaces >
01.07.2002 2000 New passenger ships ≥ 500m3 in gross volume. (In periodically unattended
SOLAS II-2/10.5.6
500 GT machinery spaces the system shall have both automatic
Amendments and manual release capabilities). Continuously manned
machinery spaces need manual release capability only.
Requirements introduced for deep-fat cooking
New ships & equipment: extinguishing system with alarm indicating
II-2/10.6.4 new installations on board operation, primary and backup thermostat with alarm,
existing ships automatic shutting off electric power when activating
the extinguishing system.
Doors along designated escape routes shall not require
II-2/13.3.2.6.1 New passenger ships
keys to unlock when moving in escape direction.
Doors from public spaces that are normally latched
II-2/13.3.2.6.2 New passenger ships
shall have a means of quick release (bar or panel).
New passenger ships < 36 Min. 2 emergency escape breathing devices within each
II-2/13.3.4.3
passengers main vertical zone.
New passenger ships ≥ Min. 4 emergency escape breathing devices within each
II-2/13.3.4.4 36 passengers main vertical zone.
More specific requirements for escape ladder from
II-2/13.4.1.1.1 New ships machinery spaces (fire insulation, min. 800 mm x
800 mm internal dimensions, emergency lighting).
Emergency escape breathing devices to be situated at
II-2/13.4.3 New ships easily visible and reachable places within the
machinery spaces.
II-2/Part E New ships readiness (operational readiness and maintenance;
A maintenance plan for fire protection systems and
II-2/14.2.2 New ships fire-fighting systems shall be kept on board.
A training manual shall be provided in crew mess room
and recreation room or in each crew cabin.
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December
01.07.2002 2000 SOLAS Fire safety operational booklets shall be provided on
II-2/16.1 & .2 New ships
continued Amendments board.
continued
II-2/17 New ships otherwise found in Ch. II-2. The regulation prescribes
how to carry out engineering analyses, evaluation and
Requirements for helicopter facilities have been
II-2/18 New helicopter facilities introduced. (For definitions, see Reg. II-2/3.26 & .27).
Ch. V Completely revised Ch. V.
A Search and Rescue (SAR) Plan required (previously
V/7.3 All passenger ships only required for ships on fixed routes, approval not
longer required)
English shall be the working language for bridge-to-
bridge and bridge-to-shore safety communications as
All ships to which Ch. I
V/14.4 well as on board for communication with the pilot,
applies unless those directly involved speak another common
language.
Several new requirements.
New ships
Electronic chart display and information system
V/19.2.1.4 & .5 (ECDIS) with back-up arrangements may be accepted
New ships irrespective of as meeting the chart carriage requirements.
size GPS or terrestrial radio navigation system (or other
V/19.2.1.6 means for position identification).
V/19.2.1.8 Sound reception system for totally enclosed bridges.
V/19.2.1.7 New ships < 150 GT Radar Reflector
An echo sounding device required (previously only
V/19.2.3.1 required for ships ≥ 500 GT)
A 9GHz radar required (previously only required for
V/19.2.3.2
ships on international voyages).
New passenger ships
V/19.2.3.3 An electronic plotting aid (EPA) required.
irrespective of size
Device to indicate speed and distance through water
V/19.2.3.4 (previously only required for ships ≥ 500 GT).
V/19.2.3.5 A transmitting heading device (TDC) required.
New passenger ships
V/19.2.4.1 Automatic identification system (AIS).
irrespective of size
V/19.2.5.5 New ships ≥ 500 GT An automatic tracking aid (ATA) required.
A second radar required which shall be a 3 GHz radar
V/19.2.7.1 (the Administration may accept a second 9 GHz radar)
(two radars previously only required for ships ≥ 10 000
New ships ≥ 3000 GT GT).
Two independent automatic tracking aids (ATA)
V/19.2.7.2
required.
The ARPA shall be capable of plotting at least 20
V/19.2.8.1
New ships ≥ 10 000 GT targets.
V/19.2.8.2 Heading (autopilot) or Track control system required.
Rate of turn indicator required (previously only
V/19.2.9.1 required for ships ≥ 100 000 GT with keel laid on or
New ships ≥ 50 000 GT
after 01.09.1984).
A device to indicate speed and distance over the ground
V/19.2.9.2
in forward and athwartships direction required.
V/20.1.4 New passenger ships Voyage data recorder (VDR) required.
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December
01.07.2002 2000 SOLAS Underlining that the Safety Management Code shall be
IX/3.1 Safety management
continued Amendments treated as mandatory.
continued
Safety management:
IX/6.1 & .2 Change of flagstate or Paragraph 3 is deleted.
company
High-speed passenger
X/1.1& .2 Introducing the 2000 High-Speed Craft (HSC) Code.
craft
Excluding from definition of "High-speed craft" craft
the hull of which is supported completely clear above
High-speed passenger the water surface in non-deplacement mode by
X/1.3 craft aerodynamic forces generated by ground effect (Wing-
in-Ground (WIG) craft). (Previous paragraph 2
renumbered as paragraph 3).
Stage of construction: 1% of estimated mass changed to
New high-speed
X/1.5 3% of estimated mass. (Previous paragraph 4
passenger craft renumbered as paragraph 5)
X/2
New high-speed
& 2000 HSC Code applicable to new high-speed craft.
passenger craft
X/3
December
2000
SOLAS
Amendments
In the Record of Equipment (Form P) existing sections
Appendix (ref. Passenger Ship Safety
01.07.2002 December 5 and 6 are deleted, and a new section 5 (regarding
Reg. I/15) Certificate
2000 navigational systems and equipment) is included.
SOLAS
Protocol
1988
Amendments
First
periodical June 1996 Pre. 01.07.1998 Lights on lifejackets shall comply with paragraph 2.2.3
survey SOLAS III/22.3.2
passenger ships of the LSA Code
after Amendments
01.07.2002
II-2/13.3.4.3
Existing passenger ships At least two emergency escape breathing devices shall
& < 36 passengers be carried within each main vertical zone.
II-2/1.2.2.2
II-2/13.3.4.4
Existing passenger ships At least four emergency escape breathing devices shall
First December & ≥ 36 passengers be carried within each main vertical zone.
survey 2000 II-2/1.2.2.2
after SOLAS
01.07.2002 Amendments II-2/13.4.3
Emergency escape breathing devices shall be carried
& Existing ships
within the machinery spaces.
II-2/1.2.2.2
II-2/ Part E Existing ships readiness (operational readiness and maintenance;
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First December II-2/14.2.2

survey 2000 A maintenance plan for fire protection systems and
& Existing ships
after SOLAS fire-fighting systems shall be kept on board.
01.07.2002 Amendments II-2/1.2.2.2
continued continued II-2/15.2.3
A training manual shall be provided in crew mess and
& Existing ships recreation room or in each crew cabin.
II-2/1.2.2.2
II-2/16.1 & .2
Fire safety operational booklets shall be provided on
& Existing ships
board.
II-2/1.2.2.2
GPS or terrestrial radionavigation system (or other
V/19.2.1.6 & means for position identification) required. Radio
Existing ships
V/19.1.2.2 direction finder no longer required (and Exemption
Certificate w.r.t RDF no longer relevant).
Existing ro-ro passenger
V/20.1.2 Voyage data recorder (VDR) to be fitted.
ships
Stockholm
Agreement Final date for complying with specific stability
01.10.2002 Passenger ships with car
(regional Annex 2 requirements taking into account accumulated sea
agreement) decks, 97.5 ≤ A/Amax water on car deck.
II-1/8-1 Pre. 01.07.97 ro-ro

(replaces II-1/8.9 Upgrading of damage stability to comply with Reg. 8
First passenger ships,
November of April 1992 (SOLAS ’90 standard)
periodical 90 ≤ A/Amax < 95
1995 Amendments)
survey SOLAS Pre. 01.07.97 ro-ro
after Amendments II-1/8-2 passenger ships > 1500
01.10.2002 To comply with two-compartment standard
(new regulation) persons, A/Amax < 95,
age ≥ 20 years
1998 STCW Tables Deck officers engaged in
01.01.2003 Code A-II/1 & cargo handling and The specifications have been made more detailed
Amendments A-II/2 stowage
Reg. 13.1 Editorial changes.
Nautical charts and nautical publications to be
2001 1994 Existing high-speed craft provided. In lieu of nautical charts an electronic chart
01.01.2003 HSC Code Reg. 13.14 display and information system (ECDIS) with back-up
Amendments may be accepted.
High-Speed Craft Safety A new section 5 (regarding navigational systems and
Annex 1 Certificate equipment) is added in the Record of Equipment.
Annex 1 All ships Ships shall not apply or re-apply anti-fouling systems
containing organotin, e.g. TBT.
01.01.2003
(reference An International Anti-Fouling System (IAFS)
Annex 4, Ships ≥ 400 GT engaged Certificate to be carried. Until the IAFS Convention
is made to IAFS
explanatio Reg. 2 in international voyages enters into force a Statement of Compliance ought to be
Convention carried.
n in Item 3
on pages 4 Ships < 400 GT and
Annex 4, A Declaration signed by the Owners or Owner’s
& 5) Length ≥ 24 m authorised agent to be carried no later than when the
Reg. 5 engaged in international IAFS Convention enters into force.
voyages
First 2001 1994
survey Existing high-speed ro-ro
HSC Code Reg. 13.13.1.1 Voyage data recorder (VDR) to be fitted.
after passenger craft
Amendments
01.01.2003
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Paragraphs 2.9, 2.10 and 2.11 of Reg. 15 to be

May 1994 complied with within this date, i.e. stricter requirements
01.07.2003 SOLAS II-2/15.2.12 for protection of oil fuel lines (jacketed piping for high-
01.07.1998
Amendments pressure pipes, insulation of surfaces with temp. above
220o C, screening).
December Existing passenger ships An automatic identification system (AIS) to be
01.07.2003 2000 SOLAS V/19.2.4.2.1 irrespective of size provided.
Amendments
2001 1994 Existing high-speed An automatic identification system (AIS) to be
01.07.2003 HSC Code Reg. 13.15.1.1 passenger craft provided.
Amendments
MARPOL, Annex IV enters into force. However, the
MARPOL, Annex IV original Annex IV is replaced by the 2000 MARPOL
Annex IV (sewage) Annex IV Amendments (“the revised text”) entering
into force the same date, see next line.
27.09.2003 contracts of which are
2000 Annex IV signed on or after
MARPOL, (sewage) 27.09.2003, and The revised text of Annex IV to be informally applied.
Annex IV
Reg. 2.1.1 & 2.1.2 which are ≥ 400 GT, or
Amendments
carry > 15 persons
December Existing non ro-ro
01.01.2004 2000 SOLAS V/20.1.3 Voyage data recorder (VDR) to be fitted.
passenger ships
Amendments
2001 1994 Existing high-speed non
01.01.2004 HSC Code Reg. 13.13.1.2 Voyage data recorder (VDR) to be fitted.
ro-ro passenger craft.
Amendments
Paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 deleted, and paragraph 8
IV/1 renumbered as paragraph 3.
IV/3 Paragraph 2.3 deleted (no longer relevant).
Reference to Reg. V/12(g) and (h) replaced by
IV/4.1.6 reference to Reg. V/19.2.3.2 of the December 2000
General (radio SOLAS Amendments.
communications)
Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 deleted (no longer relevant), and
IV/7 paragraph 5 renumbered as paragraph 2.
IV/12 Paragraph 4 deleted (no longer relevant).
Paragraph 2 deleted, and in paragraph 1 the words
IV/14 “Subject to paragraph 2” are deleted.
New heading of the regulation: “International Code of
V/21 Signals and IAMSAR Manual”.
All ships All ships shall carry an up-to-date copy of Volume III
May 2002 V/21.2 of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search
01.01.2004 SOLAS (new paragraph) and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR Manual).
Amendments
Ch. VII, Existing Part A is replaced by a new Part A and a new
Part A Part A-1.
Heading: “Carriage of Dangerous Goods in Packaged
New Part A Form”.
(Regulations 1 Carriage of dangerous The new IMDG Code (Res. MSC/122(75)) made
through 6) goods mandatory.
An approved Cargo Securing Manual Required.
Heading: “Carriage of Dangerous Goods in Solid Form
New Part A-1 in Bulk”.
(Regulations 7 The new IMDG Code (Res. MSC/122(75)) made
through 7-4) mandatory.
Section 3, items 7 and 8 and related footnotes are
Appendix (ref. Passenger Ship Safety
deleted from the Record of Equipment for the
Reg. I/15) Certificate Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (Form P).
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01.01.2004 ments to the Appendix (ref. Passenger Ship Safety
deleted from the Record of Equipment for the
SOLAS Reg. I/15) Certificate Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (Form P).
Protocol 1988
Automatic systems for machinery control shall have
II-1/31.2.10 threshold warning to the officer in charge of navigation
watch of impending or imminent slow down or
(new sub- New ships shutdown of the propulsion system. The officer shall
paragraph 2.10) have the opportunity to manually intervene with an
automatic slowdown or stopping process.
The definition of dangerous goods refers to the IMDG
December II-2/3.20 All ships Code.
01.07.2004 2002 SOLAS
Amendments In table 19.3 the dangerous goods classes 3.1, 3.2, and
3.3 are changed to class 3; and for class 5.2 a footnote
All ships carrying
II-2/19 is added concerning paragraphs 3.10.1 and 3.10.2
dangerous goods prohibiting storage of class 3 dangerous goods under
deck or in enclosed ro-ro spaces.
III/26.2.5
New ro-ro passenger One of every four life rafts shall be fitted with a radar
(new sub- ships transponder (SART).
paragraph 2.5)
V/19.2.4.7 All ships fitted with AIS Continuous operation of the AIS required.
The existing Ch. XI (Special measures to enhance
Ch. XI
maritime safety) is renumbered as Ch. XI-1.
XI/3.4 Historic The existing paragraph 3.4 is deleted.
XI-1/3.4 & /3.5
New passenger ships ≥ Permanent marking of the ship’s IMO number both
(new paragraphs 4 100 GT externally and inside the ship.
& 5)
All ships to which Ch. I applies shall be issued by the
Administration with a Continuous Synopsis Record
(CSR).
All ships The CSR shall provide an on-board record of the
XI-1/5 history of the ship with respect to information such as
(new regulation) name of ship, flag State, date of registry, IMO number,
owners, body / bodies issuing relevant certificates, etc.,
and changes in this information.
The CSR shall at least cover the history from
Pre. 01.07.2004 ships
December 01.07.2004.
01.07.2004 2002 SOLAS Special measures to enhance maritime security.
Conference
Amendments Introducing the International Ship and Port Facility
Security Code (ISPS Code), and making Part A of the
Code mandatory and Part B recommendatory.
All passenger ships The ships shall carry an International Ship Security
Ch. XI-2 engaged on international Certificate (ISSC).
(new chapter) voyages, including high-
speed passenger craft,
and port facilities Information on the ISPS Code is given in Item 5 on
page 5 of this Note.
From Ch. XI-2 the following is highlighted here:

New passenger ships,
XI-2/6.1.1 including high-speed A ship security alert system shall be provided.
passenger craft
XI-2/8 All ships Master’s discretion for ship safety and security.
Ships on short Governments may conclude bilateral or multilateral
XI-2/11 international voyages on alternative security agreements covering short
fixed routes international voyages on fixed routes.
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III/26.1.4 &
First December III/26.2.5
survey 2002 Pre. 01.07.2004 ro-ro One of every four life rafts shall be fitted with a radar
after SOLAS (new sub- passenger ships transponder (SART).
01.07.2004 Amendments paragraphs 1.4 &
2.5)
First
scheduled XI-1/3.4 & /3.5
dry- Existing passenger ships Permanent marking of the ship’s IMO number both
docking (new paragraphs 4 ≥ 100 GT externally and inside the ship.
after December & 5)
01.07.2004 2002 SOLAS
First Conference
survey of Amendments Pre. 01.07.2004 passenger
the radio ships,
XI-2/6.1.2 A ship security alert system shall be provided.
installation including high-speed
after passenger craft
01.07.2004
II-1/8-1 Pre. 01.07.97 ro-ro
passenger ships,
First of April 1992 (SOLAS ’90 standard)
95 ≤ A/Amax < 97.5
periodical November Amendments)
survey 1995 SOLAS Pre. 01.07.97 ro-ro
after Amendments passenger ships > 1500
01.10.2004 II-1/8-2 persons, To comply with two-compartment standard.
95 ≤ A/Amax < 97.5,
age ≥ 20 years
The 2003 Amendments to the 1988 Load Line Protocol
enter into force.
New ships with Completely revised Annex B (the regulations of the
Annex B
length ≥ 24 m International Convention on Load Lines).
Highlighted here are (see also information in Item 6 on
page 6):
Several sketches and tables are introduced to illustrate
General requirements.
Compliance with an intact stability standard acceptable
1 (3) Intact stability to the Administration required.
2-1 Authorized organizations shall comply with guidelines
Authorization in Res. A.739(19) and specifications in Res. A.789(19)
(new regulation) as these resolutions my be amended.
2003 Amend- Stability information and loading information related to
10(2) Stability information
ments to the ship strength (when required) shall be approved.
01.01.2005 Annex B of Portable door sills shall be avoided. However, when
the 1988 Load allowed, they shall be installed before the ship leaves
Lines Protocol 12 (4) Door sills port, and they shall be gasketed and fastened by closely
spaced through bolts.
14-1 (1) is the previous Reg. 15 (1) (coaming heights).
14-1
Hatchway coamings 14-1 (2) is the previous Reg. 16 (1) (reduced coaming
(new regulation)
heights or flush hatches).
New and stricter sea loads on hatches (in general
16 Hatches
doubled and even more for forward hatches).
If the emergency generator room is considered buoyant
Ventilation of emergency in the stability calculations or if it protects openings
17 (3)
generator room leading below, its ventilators shall have coaming
heights of min. 4.5 m or 2.3 m in positions 1 and 2 resp.
Ports in ships’ shells shall be at least 230 mm above the
21 Ports in ships’ shell uppermost load line unless otherwise permitted and
additional features installed.
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01.01.2005 2003 Amend- Scuppers from enclosed superstructures used for

continued ments to Scuppers from enclosed carriage of cargo my only be led overboard if the edge
Annex B of 22 (2)
superstructures of the freeboard deck is not immersed when the ship
the 1988 Load heels 5º.
Lines Protocol
continued 22-1 Regulations for overboard systems for garbage chutes
Garbage chutes
22-2 Spurling pipes and cable Regulations for spurling pipes and cable lockers
(new regulation) lockers introduced.
Sidescuttles, windows and
23 Clearer definitions and requirements.
skylights
The requirements now also take into consideration the
24 Freeing ports free flow area, and requirements for freeing of water
from within partly open superstructures are introduced.
32-1 In the calculation of minimum freeboard a correction
Recess in freeboard deck
(new regulation) for recess in the freeboard deck has been introduced.
More detailed description on how to calculate length of
34 Freeboard calculation superstructure.
New formula for minimum bow height and reserve
39 Minimum bow height buoyancy based on deck wetness considerations.
Chapters Minor changes.
Voluntary 1.4
appli- 2004 IMDG
cation 3.1 Ships carrying dangerous The entry into force date is 01.01.2006, however, in
Code
date: Amendments 3.2 goods Res. MSC.157(78) Contracting Governments are
01.01.2005 Dangerous goods encouraged to apply these amendments in whole or in
list part on a voluntary basis from 01.01.2005.
Annex VI, Regulations for the Prevention of Air
New Annex VI All ships
Pollution from ships, enters into force.
Survey & inspection. International Air Pollution
Regs. 5 & 6 All ships ≥ 400 GT
Prevention (IAPP) Certificate required.
Diesel engines ≥ 130 kW,
19.05.2005 ship keel laid ≥
Reg. 13 01.01.2000 or NOx emission. Retroactive requirements.
conversions/new
1997 installations
MARPOL,
Annex VI Incinerators Shipboard incineration only allowed in approved
Reg. 16
Protocol installed ≥ 01.01.2000 incinerators. Retroactive requirements.
First
scheduled
dry-docking
after
Pre 19.05.2005 International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP)
19.05.2005, Regs. 5 & 6
however,
ships ≥ 400 GT Certificate required.
not later
than
19.05.2008
contracts of which are Formal entry into force date of the revised text of
2004 Annex IV signed on or after Annex IV. This has no practical consequences, as the
01.08.2005 MARPOL, (sewage) 27.09.2003, and text has been informally applied from 27.09.2003, see
Annex IV which are ≥ 400 GT, or the 2000 MARPOL, Annex IV Amendments at that
Amendments Reg. 2.1.1 & 2.1.2
which are certified to date.
carry > 15 persons
April 1992 II-2/41-1.3.4 Pre. 01.10.94 but after Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm
01.10.2005 SOLAS II-2/41-2.5 25.05.80 passenger ships system to be installed.
Amendments
December Existing (i.e. pre. Fixed water-based (or equivalent) local fire extinguish-
II-2/10.5.6
01.10.2005 2000 SOLAS 01.07.2002) passenger ing arrangements in category A machinery spaces >
II-2/1.2.2.4
Amendments ships ≥ 2000 GT 500 m3 in gross volume.
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periodical November Pre. 01.07.97 ro-ro
survey 1995 SOLAS passenger ships,
of April 1992 (SOLAS ’90 standard)
after Amendments A/Amax ≥ 97.5
Amendments)
01.10.2005
Period Passenger ships with keel
April 1992 Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm
01.10.2005 II-2/41-1.3.4 laying date in the period
SOLAS system to be installed no later than 15 years from
to II-2/41-2.5
Amendments 01.10.1990 to 30.09.1994 construction (i.e. keel laying date).
30.09.2009
Chapters Minor changes
1.4
2004 IMDG 3.1 Ships carrying dangerous The entry into force date is 01.01.2006, however, in
01.01.2006 Code
Amendments 3.2 goods Res. MSC.157(78) Contracting Governments are
Dangerous goods encouraged to apply these amendments in whole or in
list part on a voluntary basis from 01.01.2005.
Reg. V/2.4
Definition: “Length of a ship” means its length overall.
(new paragraph 4)
Ships constructed on or The requirements in Reg. V/22 regarding navigation
after 01.07.1998 with bridge visibility changed from applying to ships not
Reg. V/22.1 length between 45 m and less than 45 m in length to ships not less than 55 m in
55 m length.
2003 SOLAS Heading of the regulation is changed to “Records of
01.07.2006 Reg. V/28
Amendments navigational activities and daily reporting”.
The ship shall submit a daily report to its company,
may be submitted automatically. The report shall
Reg. V/28.2 Ships ≥ 500 GT engaged contain the ship’s position, course and speed, and
on international voyages details of any external or internal conditions that are
(new paragraph 2) exceeding 48 hours affecting the ship’s voyage or the normal safe operation
of the ship. All daily reports shall be retained by the
company for the duration of the voyage.
At lifeboat drills no crew needed in the lifeboats during
III/19.3.3.3 All ships launching. IMO recommends early implementation of
this, ref. MSC/Circ. 1127.
Reference to paragraph 3 of this regulation
III/20.1 Pre. 01.07.1986 ships changed to paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3 (as a
consequence of the amendments to paragraph 3).
MSC/Circ. 1093 made compulsory, i.e. maintenance,
III/20.3 All ships testing and inspections of life-saving appliances shall
May 2004 be carried out based on the guidelines in that circular.
SOLAS A report of the weekly inspections of life-saving
01.07.2006 III/20.6
Amendments, appliances shall be entered in the log-book.
2nd set
All ships It is added that the weekly visual inspection shall
include, but not be limited to, the condition of hooks,
III/20.6.1 their attachement to the lifeboat, and the on-load
release gear being properly and completely reset.
III/20.7.1
(new sub- All lifeboats shall monthly be turned out from their
pargraph 1, the All ships stowed position, without any persons on board.
existing text
renumbered as 2)
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01.07.2006 May 2004 Wording “serviced at recommended intervals” changed

continued SOLAS III/20.11.1.1 to “maintained” (in accordance with instructions for on-
Amendments, board maintenance as required by Reg. 36).
2nd set
continued Frequency of thorough examination of launching
III/20.11.1.2 appliances changed from 5-yearly to annually.
All ships Upon completion of the above annual thorough
examination a dynamic test of the winch brakes to be
carried out with a mass equal to the lifeboat without
III/20.11.1.3 persons on board.
However, at 5 year intervals the mass shall be
1.1 x maximum working load of the winch.
Wording “serviced at recommended intervals” changed
All ships with on-load
III/20.11.2.1 to “maintained” (in accordance with instructions for on-
release gears for lifeboats board maintenance as required by Reg. 36).
In the existing paragraph 9 the wording about annual
testing of satellite EPIRBs has been changed from “.....
with particular emphasis on frequency stability, signal
IV/15.9.1 All ships strength and coding.” to “..... with special emphasis on
checking the emission on operational frequencies,
coding and registration.”, and the testing shall be
carried out within 3 months before the expiry date of
the Passsenger Ship Safety Certificate.
IV/15.9.2 Satellite EPIRBs are subject to maintenance by an
(new sub- All ships approved shore-based maintenance facility at intervals
paragraph 2) not exceeding 5 years.
V/2.5
Search and rescue Definition of “Search and rescue service”.
(new paragraph 5)
In the title of Reg. V/33 the words “Distress messages”
V/33 Distress situations are changed to: “Distress situations”.
In the first sentence the words “a signal” are replaced
with “information” (on persons being in distress), and a
Master’s duty to assist in new sentence is added that the obligation to provide
V/33.1 a distress situation assistence applies regardless of nationality or staus of
May 2004 distressed persons or the circumstances in which they
SOLAS are found.
01.07.2006 Amendments Contracting Governments shall co-ordinate and co-
, 3rd set V/33.1-1 (new operate to release masters’ of their obligations, assist
Contracting Governments
paragraph 1-1) survivors from assisting ships and deliver them to a
place of safety.
V/33.6 Masters’ treatment of Masters of ships who have embarked persons in
(new paragraph 6) embarked persons distress at sea shall treat them with humanity.
V/34.3 Owners’ responsibilities The text of paragraph 3 of Reg. V/34 is moved to a new
V/34-1 towards masters’ Reg. V/34-1 (not to prevent or restrict the master from
discretion taking or executing necessary decisions).
(new regulation)
A sentence is added that the notion of a person in
distress at sea also includes persons in need of
assistance who have found refuge on a coast in a
Paragraph 2.1.1
remote location within an ocean area inaccessible to
any rescue facility other than as provided for in the
2004 SAR annex.
01.07.2006 Convention Search and rescue
Amendments Paragraph 3.1.6.4 States’ responsibility to co-operate with other RCCs to
(new sub- identify the most appropriate place(s) for disembarking
paragraph 3.1.6.4) of persons found in distress at sea.
Paragraph 3.1.9 Parties shall co-ordinate and co-operate to release
(new sub- masters’ of their obligations, assist survivors from
paragraph 3.1.9) assisting ships and deliver them to a place of safety..
May 2004 Ch. I, Section Certificates and In the heading of the certificate and endorsements
01.07.2006 STCW Code A-I/2, paragraphs endorsements respectively the phrase “in 1995” is deleted.
Amendments 1, 2, & 3
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Initial tests of watertight doors:

II-1/18.2 Watertight doors Prototype testing may be substituted for testing of each
individual door.
It is added in the text that the display of heading-
December information from the gyro (or other non-magnetic
2004 V/19.2.5 Gyro compass
01.07.2006 means) shall be “clearly readable by the helmsman at
SOLAS the main steering position”.
Amendments
The text “Completion date of the survey on which this
Passenger Ship Safety
certificate is based: …..” to be included in the
Certificate
Annex certificate.
Nuclear Passenger Ship Nuclear Passenger Ship Safety Certificate under the
Saftey Certificate 1988 SOLAS Protocol introduced.
Dec. 2004
Amendments The text “Completion date of the survey on which this
01.07.2006 to SOLAS Annex certificate is based: …..” to be included in the
Certificate
Protocol certificate.
1988
2004 FTP Part 2 In the table of limits in the classification criteria 120
01.07.2006 Code Smoke and toxicity test ppm (200 ppm for floor coverings) has been introduced
Amendments 2.6.2 for SO2.
2004 The text “Completion date of the survey on which this
Amendments High-Speed Craft Safety
01.07.2006 Annex 1 certificate is based: …..” to be included in the
to the 1994 Certificate certificate.
HSC Code
Boundaries with openings and penetrations of buoyant
High-speed craft with
2004 Ch. 2, spaces which may be subjected to increased fluid
keel-laying date ≥
Amendments section 2.2.1 pressure in equilibrium after damage shall be
01.07.2006 01.07.2006
to the 2000 constructed to prevent passage of fluid.
HSC Code High-Speed Craft Safety
Annex 1
Certificate
2004 ISM Document of Compliance
01.07.2006 Code Appendix and Safe Management
Amendments Certificate
The text “Completion date of the survey on which this
2004 International Load Line certificate is based: …..” to be included in the
01.07.2006 Amendments Annex III Certificate & International certificates and document.
to 1988 Load Load Line Exemption
Lines Protocol Certificate
2004 DSC Dynamically Supported
01.07.2006 Code Annex I Craft Construction and
Amendments Equipment Certificate
December Competence in survival In the specifications of minimum standards several
01.07.2006 2004 STCW Table A-VI/2-1 craft and rescue boats aspects regarding on-load release devices have been
Code other than fast rescue introduced.
Amendments boats
All ships with delivery
2000 date ≥ 27.09.2006 (and
Annex IV building contract signed
MARPOL, Must comply with the 2000 MARPOL, Annex IV
27.09.2006 (sewage) before 27.09.2003), and
Annex IV which are ≥ 400 GT, or Amendments.
Amendments Reg. 2.1.1 & 2.1.2
carry > 15 persons
First Pre. 01.07.97 ro-ro
periodical November
survey II-1/8-2 passenger ships To comply with two-compartment standard
1995 SOLAS 1000 ≤ persons < 1500,
after Amendments A/Amax < 97.5
01.10.2006
2004 Revised A revised Annex I.
01.01.2007 MARPOL, All ships
Annex I No practical consequences for passenger ships.
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The existing paragraph 10 is split in two so that

- the revised paragraph 10 deals with electrical
Ships constructed equipment in spaces where flammable mixtures are
December II-1/45, ≥ 01.01.2007 liable to collect in general,
01.01.2007 2004 SOLAS Paragraphs 10, 11, Electrical equipment in - a new paragraph 11 deals with electrical equipment,
Amendments & 12 spaces with flammable cables and wiring in hazardous locations in tankers (to
mixtures comply with IEC 60092-502:1999 (or risk
assessment)),
- the existing paragraph 11 has become paragraph 12.
II-1/3-7 A set of as-built drawings and other plans showing
Ships constructed subsequent structural alterations shall be kept onboard
(new regulation) ≥ 01.01.2007 and ashore by the Company.
Ships constructed
2005 SOLAS ≥ 01.01.2007 (not Ships shall be provided with arrangement, equipment
01.01.2007 Amendments, and fittings to enable the safe conduct of all towing and
II-1/3-8 (new applicable to emergency
Annex 1 mooring operations. Equipment and fittings shall be
regulation) towing arrangements marked with any restrictions associated with its safe
provided in accordance operation.
with Reg. 3-4)
Editorial change to underline that paragraph 2.10 only
II-1/31 applies to ships constructed on or after 01.07.2004.
Double hull required for oil fuel bunker tanks greater
than 30 m3 for new ships, i.e.:
contract date on or after 1 August 2007; or
March 2006 New ships with an
12A in the absence of contract date, keel laying date on or
MARPOL, aggregate capacity of fuel
01.08.2007 (new regulation to oil of 600 m3 and above after 1 February 2008; or
Annex I
Amendments revised Annex I)
delivery date on or after 1 August 2010.
The regulation also applies to major conversions
carried out with milestone dates for the conversion
similar to the above dates.
2006 IMDG Ships carrying dangerous
01.01.2008 Code Minor changes, mainly editorial.
goods
Amendments
V/2.6 &
V/2.7 Definitions of High-speed craft and
(new paragraphs 6 Mobile offshore drilling unit introduced.
& 7)
V/19-1 Formal entering into force date of new Reg. V/19-1.
May 2006 Long range identification Entry into force after 31.12.2008 depending on ship
01.01.2008 SOLAS Amd. (new regulation) and tracking of ships type.
2nd set
V/19-1,
paragraphs 8, 10, Contracting Governments Obligations of Contracting Governments.
11.1, 12, & 13
V/19-1,
paragraphs 9 & Administrations Obligations of Administrations.
11.2
I/1.25 & 26 Definitions of ISPS Code and
(new paragraphs) Ship security officer introduced.
2006 STCW Ch. VI OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, MEDICAL CARE AND SURVIVAL
01.01.2008 FUNCTIONS”.
Amendments
Mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of
VI/5 Ship security officers certificates of proficiency for ship security officers
(new regulation) certificates introduced. Existing certificates may be recognized
until 01.07.2009.
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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, MEDICAL CARE AND SURVIVAL
Ch. VI FUNCTIONS”.
2006 STCW
01.01.2008 Code Existing table A-VI/2-2 revised.
Amendments
Specification of mandatory minimum requirements for
Ship security officers
A-VI/5 the issue of certificates of proficiency for ship security
certificates officers.
1997
MARPOL, Pre. 19.05.2005 Last date for obtaining an International Air Pollution
19.05.2008 Reg.s 5 & 6
Annex VI ships ≥ 400 GT Prevention (IAPP) Certificate.
Protocol
This regulation is revised and makes PSPC (Res.
MSC.215(82)) mandatory.
II-1/3-2 building contract ≥ All dedicated seawater ballast tanks shall be coated
01.07.2008, or keel laying
≥ 01.01.2009, or delivery during construction in accordance with PSPC.
≥ 01.07.2012
Definition of cabin balcony introduced and introducing
II-2/1, 3, 4, 5, 6, Passenger ships ≥
requirements to cabin balconies (materials, fire
7, 9, & 10 01.07.2008 detection and fire extinguishing).
The requirement in 7.2.1.1 of the LSA Code that the
General emergency alarm general emergency alarm system shall be audible
III/6.4.3
systems throughout the accommodation and normal crew
working spaces is moved to SOLAS.
In the requirement for length of embarkation ladder
III/11.7 Embarkation ladders “unfavourable conditions of trim…and list” is replaced
with “all conditions of trim…and list”.
Inflatable rescue boats shall be stored in fully inflated
III/14.1 Inflatable rescue boats
condition at all times (moved from the LSA Code).
The requirement for end-for-ending of wire falls has
Launching appliances’ been removed. Instead maintenance of falls used in
III/20.4 launching shall be periodically inspected (as described
December wire falls in MSC.1/Circ.1206) and renewed when necessary or at
2006 SOLAS least every 5 years, whichever is earlier.
01.07.2008 Amendments,
For outboard engine for rescue boats that can not be run
Annex 1 for three minutes without its propeller submerged “it
Weekly running of rescue
III/20.6.2 should be run for such period as prescribed in the
boats’ outboard engines manufacturers handbook” is replaced by “a suitable
water supply may be provided”.
“maintenance and repair” is added for inflated rescue
III/20.8
boats in the heading of the paragraph.
Clarification that the dynamic winch brake tests also
Periodic testing of
III/20.11.1.3 apply to liferaft’s and rescue boats’ launching
launching appliances appliances.
Clarification that the requirements for maintenance,
Maintenance, servicing
III/20.11.2 servicing and testing of on-load release gear also apply
and testing of on-load to rescue boats’ on-load release gears, and also include
release gears free-fall lifeboat release systems.
III/20.11.3 Requirements for maintenance, servicing and testing of
Davit-launched liferaft
(new sub- davit-launched liferaft automatic release hooks
automatic release hooks
paragraph .3) introduced.
The reference to Reg. II-1/6.5 in paragraph 1.2 is
III/21.1.2 Passenger ships on short deleted and paragraph 1.3 is deleted because Ch. II-1 is
& .1.3 international voyage revised and the deterministic method has been deleted
and replaced by the probabilistic method.
Abandonment of Clarification that the 30 minutes abandonment is from
III/21.1.4 passenger ships| after assembling of persons and donning of lifejackets.
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01.07.2008 December Clarification that launching and recovery arrangement

2006 SOLAS Combined lifeboat and
continued III/21.2.3 for lifeboat to be accepted as rescue boat must also
Amendments, rescue boat
comply with requirements for rescue boats.
Annex 1 The reference to Reg. II-1/6.5 is deleted because
Passenger ships on short
continued III/21.3.2 Ch. II-1 is revised and the deterministic method has
international voyage
been deleted and replaced by the probabilistic method.
For fast rescue boats reference is made to LSA Code
III/26.3.1 Ro-ro passenger ships paragraph 5.1.4 because requirements for fast rescue
boat are now introduced in the LSA Code.
For fast rescue boats’ launching appliance reference is
III/26.3.2 Ro-ro passenger ships made to LSA Code paragraph 6.1.7 because
requirements for fast rescue boats’ launching appliance
are now introduced in the LSA Code.
III/35.5 Underlining that the training manual shall be in the
Training manuals
(new paragraph) working language of the ship.
In addition to keel laying date the dates for building
Passenger Ship Safety contract and delivery are also included on the first
Certificate page.
Record of Equipment for New item 4.2 in section 5: Long-range identification
the Passenger Ship Safety and tracking system.
Appendix
Certificate (Form P) Previous item 4 (AIS) renumbered as 4.1.
In the table of paragraph 2.1.3, in the section
Form of Safety Certificate commencing with the words “THIS IS TO CERTIFY:”,
for Nuclear Passenger the reference to “regulation II-1/13” is replaced by the
Ships
reference to “regulation II-1/18”.
December
2006 Record of Equipment for New item 4.2 in section 5: Long-range identification
01.07.2008 Amendments Appendix the Passenger Ship Safety and tracking system.
to SOLAS Certificate (Form P) Previous item 4 (AIS) renumbered as 4.1.
Protocol 1988
All ships ≥ 500 GT with PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS
FOR DEDICATED SEAWATER BALLAST TANKS IN ALL TYPES
building contract ≥ OF SHIPS AND DOUBLE-SIDE SKIN SPACES OF BULK
01.07.2008 2006 PSPC 01.07.2008, or keel laying
CARRIERS (PSPC) takes effect. (Made mandatory under
≥ 01.01.2009, or delivery the new Reg. II-1/3-2 of Annex 1 of the December
≥ 01.07.2012 2006 SOLAS Amendments).
Performance standard for portable foam applicators
4.3.2 Portable foam applicators introduced.
Fixed low-expansion Performance requirement introduced to replace
6.2.3.1.2 foam fire extinguishing minimum thickness of foam and expansion ratio.
systems
December
2006 FSS The existing engineering specification in paragraph 2.1
01.07.2008 Code is replaced by reference to guidelines developed by
Fixed pressure water- IMO (MSC/Circ.1165).
Amendments, 7.2 spraying and water-mist
Annex 1 fire-extinguishing systems In addition a new paragraph 2.3 for water-spraying
systems for cabin balconies introduced (guidelines (to
be) developed by IMO).
Fixed fire detection and A new paragraph 2.6 for fixed fire detection and fire
9.2.6 (new
fire alarm system for alarm system for cabin balconies introduced (guidelines
paragraph 2.6) cabin balconies (to be) developed by IMO).
1.2.3 Pyrotechnics Date of expiry to be indelibly marked.
Donning requirements shall include inflation of orally
2.3.1.1.1 Immersion suit
inflatable chambers, if fitted.
December
2006 LSA 4.1.3.3 Liferaft exterior light Editorial change.
01.07.2008
Code 4.1.3.4 Liferaft interior light Luminous intensity of 0.5 cd specified for interior light.
Amendments
Revised text with more specific requirements for
4.1.5.1.18 Food rations in liferafts marking and packing, including possibility for opening
with immersion suit gloved hands, and a note with
suitable composition of the food.
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01.07.2008 December Revised text with more specific requirements for

continued 2006 LSA marking and packing, including possibility for opening
Code 4.1.5.1.19 Water rations in liferafts
with immersion suit gloved hands, and reference to
Amendments, chemical and microbiological content.
continued Inflation systems to comply with an acceptable
4.2.2.3 Inflatable liferafts international standard.
4.2.4.1 Inflatable liferafts Changes to the requirements for the boarding ramp.
Containers to be marked with weight, if greater than
4.2.6.3.8 (new Containers for inflatable 185 kg. Existing subparagraphs .8 and .9 renumbered
subparagraph .8) liferafts correspondingly.
4.3.4.1 Rigid liferafts Changes to the requirements for the boarding ramp.
The following is added to the text for requirements for
construction of lifeboats: “, and are capable of being
4.4.1.1 Lifeboats safely launched under all conditions of trim of up to
10° and list of up to 20º either way”.
The text has been made clearer of what is to be stated
on the affixed approval plate and what to be mentioned
4.4.1.2 Lifeboats in the certificate / declaration of conformity. It is added
that measured towing force to be included in the
certificate / declaration of conformity.
Lifeboats for passenger
4.4.3.1 Maximum 10 minutes boarding time is introduced.
ships
Towing requirement changed from 25-person liferaft to
4.4.6.8 Lifeboat propulsion largest liferaft carried on the ship.
Off-load release capability shall be designed so as not
to require manual separation of the lifting ring or
shackle from the jaw of the hook.
General for both on-load and off-load:: Stricter
requirements to resetting and verification of resetting,
Lifeboat release and operating instructions. Requirement for means for
4.4.7.6 hanging-off also included in LSA Code (previously
mechanisms
only in SOLAS Reg. III/16.2).
For dimensioning of the fixed structural connection of
release mechanism it is underlined that weight of fully
equipped and manned lifeboat to be used and that for
means of hanging-off 1000 kg to be used instead of
actual compliment of persons.
4.4.7.10 Lifeboat exterior light Editorial change.
4.4.7.11 Lifeboat interior light Luminous intensity of 0.5 cd specified for interior light.
More specific requirements introduced by referring to
4.4.8.9 Water rations in lifeboats paragraph 4.1.5.1.19.
Partially enclosed Interior of the lifeboat shall be of a light colour which
4.5.3 lifeboats does not cause discomfort to the occupants.
Underlining that the interior colour shall be a light
4.6.2.8 Totally enclosed lifeboats colour.
5.1.1.1. Rescue boats Editorial changes.
It is added that the persons to be carried are wearing
5.1.1.3.2 Rescue boat capacity immersion suits, and lifejackets if required.
5.1.1.6 Rescue boat speed Editorial changes (fuel quality, fully loaded).
5.1.1.12 (new Introduction of requirements for view from control
Rescue boat
subparagraph .12) and steering position of the rescue boat.
5.1.3.11 Rescue boats Paragraph deleted (moved to SOLAS Reg. III/14.1).
5.1.4 (new Fast rescue boats Requirements for fast rescue boat introduced.
section)
Launching and
6.1.1.5 Editorial changes.
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01.07.2008 December The requirement for foul weather recovery strops also
2006 LSA 6.1.1.11 (new Rescue boat launching
continued subparagraph .11) appliances included in the LSA Code (previously only in SOLAS
Code Reg. III/17.5).
Amendments
Launching and
continued 6.1.2.12 Editorial change.
6.1.2.13 (new Lifeboat launching Requirement for means for hanging-off also included in
subparagraph .13) appliance LSA Code (previously only in SOLAS Reg. III/16.2).
6.1.7 (new Launching appliances for Requirements for launching appliances for fast rescue
section) fast rescue boats boats introduced.
The requirement that the general emergency alarm
General emergency alarm system shall be audible throughout the accommodation
7.2.1.1 systems and normal crew working spaces is moved to SOLAS
Reg. III/6.4.3.
General emergency alarm The second sentence is deleted (buzzer in cabins
7.2.1.2 systems without loudspeaker).
2006 22 (4) Scuppers, inlets and Editorial change (the reference to (2) is changed to (1)).
Amendments discharges
01.07.2008 to 1988 Load
Lines Minimum bow height and
39 (1) Editorial change
Protocol reserve buoyancy
paragraph .2) flexible thermal insulation assemblies for temperatures
> 1000 °C) .
8.9.7.2 (new Deployments of MES on a rotational basis, minimum
MES
subparagraph .2) each system every six years.
Title of chapter changed to “GENERAL”.
8.9.1 Existing paragraph 8.9.1 renumbered to 8.9.1.1.
Novel lifesaving
8.9.1.2 (new Administrations should ensure equivalency of novel
appliances and
subparagraph .2) designs before approval.
arrangements
Administrations which permit extension of liferaft
8.9.1.3 (new Extension of liferaft service intervals according to 8.9.1.2 should notify the
subparagraph .3) service intervals Organisation.
Launching appliances should be serviced at
recommended intervals in accordance with instructions
for on-board maintenance as required by SOLAS Reg.
III/36.
2006 1994 Thorough examination of launching appliances at
01.07.2008 HSC Code annual surveys.
Amendments 8.9.10 Periodic servicing of Upon completion of the above annual thorough
(new sub- launching appliances examination a dynamic test of the winch brakes at
paragraph .10)
equal to the survival craft or rescue boat without
persons on board.
8.9.11 (new Extension of liferaft Conditions for approval of extended liferaft service
subparagraph .11) service intervals intervals.
Administrations which permit extension of liferaft
8.9.12 (new Extension of liferaft service intervals according to 8.9.11 should notify the
subparagraph .12) service intervals Organisation.
Existing text replaced. Craft should be provided with
Radiocommunication
14.1 radiocommunication facilities as specified in chapter 14
facilities of the 2000 HSC Code.
Record of Equipment for New item 14 in section 5: Long-range identification
Annex 1 the High-Speed Craft and tracking system.
Safety Certificate Previous item 14 renumbered as 15.
Annex 7 Stability of multihull craft Editorial changes.
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Interpretations in MSC/Circ. 1102 are in general

All inluded in the Code, with some adjustments and
additional changes.
“Operational speed” is “replaced by 90% of maximum
All Operational speed speed”
(new sub- Use of asbestos
paragraph .2) linings used for fluids at high temperature, supple and
flexible thermal insulation assemblies for temperatures
> 1000°C).
Alternative means for evacuation recuired on the same
8.7.6 MES on Cat B craft side as the MES for use if MES is lost or rendered
unserviceable after damage specified in 2.6.7.1.
Thorough examination of launching appliances at
annual surveys.
2006 2000 Upon completion of the above annual thorough
01.07.2008 HSC Code examination a dynamic test of the winch brakes at
8.9.14.2 & 3 maximum lowering speed to be carried out with a mass
Amendments Periodic servicing of
(new sub- equal to the survival craft or rescue boat without
paragraph .3) persons on board.
11.4.1.2.4 In operating compartment detection of bilge water in
each watertight compartment below the design
(new sub- Emergency alarms
waterline shall give emergency alarm.
paragraph .4)
Existing paragraphs .4 to .11 renumbered as .5 to .12.
13.8.2 (new ECDIS required.
All HSC 2000 Code craft
subparagraph .2) Existing parapgraph .2 renumbered as .3.
New item 16 in section 3: Long-range identification
and tracking system.
Record of Equipment for Previous item 16 renumbered as 17.
Annex 1 the High-Speed Craft
Safety Certificate New item 7 in section 4: Two-way on-scene
radiocommunications 121.5 MHz & 123.1 MHz.
1.1.5 prohibited with a few exceptions (vanes in rotary vane
compressors and vacuum pumps, watertight joints and
paragraph .5) flexible thermal insulation assemblies for temperatures
> 1000 °C) .
Launching appliances should be serviced at
recommended intervals in accordance with instructions
for on-board maintenance as required by SOLAS Reg.
III/36.
Thorough examination of launching appliances at
2006 DSC 8.2.9 annual surveys.
Periodic servicing of Upon completion of the above annual thorough
1.07.2008 Code (new sub- launching appliances examination a dynamic test of the winch brakes at
equal to the survival craft or rescue boat without
persons on board.
Inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets and MES
Servicing of inflatable
8.7 (new should be serviced at an approved service station every
liferafts, inflatable
paragraph .7) 12 months. The Administration may extend this period
lifejackets and MES for one month.
8.8 (new Deployments of MES on a rotational basis, minimum
MES
paragraph .8) each system every six years.
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01.07.2008 2006 DSC Administrations should ensure equivalency of novel

Code designs before approval.
continued Novel lifesaving
Amendments 8.9 (new Conditions for approval of extended liferaft service
appliances and
paragraph .9) intervals.
continued arrangements Administrations which permit extension of liferaft
service intervals should notify the Organisation.
Radiocommunication and
13.1 Editorial change.
navigational equipment
Navigation equipment should be to the satisfaction of
13.2.2 the Administration. The Administration to decide to
(new sub- Navigation - General what extend the chapter applies to crafts below 150 GT.
paragraph .2) Existing paragraph 13.2 renumbered as 13.2.1.
13.10 (new All DSC Code craft AIS required.
paragraph .10)
VDR required. The Administration may exempt
13.11 (new passenger craft, other than ro-ro passenger craft, if
All DSC passenger craft
paragraph .11) interfacing a VDR with existing equipment is
unreasonable and impracticable.
13.12 (new Nautical charts and nautical publications required.
All DSC Code craft
paragraph .12) ECDIS may be accepted as meeting this requirement.
II-2/1.2.2.5 & Linings, ceilings and partial bulkheads or decks used to
screen or to separate adjacent cabin balconies shall be
First PSSC December 5.3.1.3.2 of non-combustible materials.
survey 2006 SOLAS Pre. 01.07.2008 passenger
after Amendments, ships Materials in furniture and furnishings on cabin
01.07.2008 Annex 1 II-2/1.2.2.5 & balconies, unless protected by fixed pressure water-
5.3.4 spraying and fixed fire detection and alarm system, to
comply with specified requirements.
International Convention on the Control of Harmful
Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships enters into force.
IAFS
17.09.2008 All ships L ≥ 24 m Anti-fouling systems containing organotin, e. g. TBT,
Convention shall not be present on the hull (i.e. old TBT either to
be removed or sealed by applying a coating).
All ships for which
Annex IV keel laying date To be equipped to comply with the discharge
(sewage) < 02.10.1983, and requirements of the 2000 MARPOL, Annex IV
which are ≥ 400 GT, or Amendments as far as practicable.
Reg. 2.2 which are certified to
carry > 15 persons
2000
MARPOL, All ships for which
27.09.2008 02.10.1983 ≤ keel laying
Annex IV
Amendments date, and delivery date
Annex IV < 27.09.2006 (and
(sewage) Must comply with the 2000 MARPOL, Annex IV
building contract signed Amendments.
Reg. 2.1.3 & 2.1.4 before 27.09.2003), and
which are ≥ 400 GT, or
carry > 15 persons
November
periodical passenger ships,
1995
survey II-1/8-2 age ≥ 20 years, To comply with two-compartment standard
SOLAS
after 600 ≤ passengers < 1000,
Amendments
01.10.2008 A/Amax < 97.5
Passenger ships, including
high-speed passenger
31.12.2008 A system to automatically transmit long range
craft, constructed
V/19-1 ≥ 31.12.2008. identification and tracking information to be fitted. Not
May 2006 (new regulation) applicable to ships fitted with AIS when operating
First SOLAS Passenger ships, including exclusively within sea area A1.
survey of Amd. 2nd set high-speed passenger
the radio craft, constructed
installation < 31.12.2008 operating in
after sea areas A1 & A2 or A1,
31.12.2008 A2, & A3.
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Part A has been revised.

II-1, Part A
Ships constructed
II-1/2 ≥ 01.01.2009 New definitions for the purpose of Ch. II-1.
II-1/3.21 & .22 Definitions of deadweight and lightweight moved to

Reg. II-1/2.
Parts B and B-1 have been revised and replaced by B,
B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4.
Common damage stability requirements for passenger
and cargo ships have been introduced based on an
update of the probabilistic method previously used for
cargo ships. Ships shall be as efficiently subdivided as
is possible having regard to the nature of the service for
which they are intended. The degree of subdivision
shall vary with the subdivision length (Ls) of the ship
and with the service, in such manner that the highest
degree of subdivison corresponds with the ships of
greatest subdivison length (Ls), primarily engaged in
the carriage of passengers.
II-1, Part B, B-1, Passenger ships
B-2, B-3 and B-4 constructed ≥ 01.01.2009 Other major features in the regulations are:
- Prescriptive bottom damage requirements introduced.
- Deterministic “minor side damage” added for
passenger ships to avoid vulnerable spots.
- Margin line concept replaced with extended
requirements on watertight integrity and evacuation
Expected: 2005 SOLAS
Amendments, - Minimum survival index introduced for each draught.
01.01.2009 Annex 2 - Improved editorial separation of design requirements
and operational assumptions
- Subdivision load lines to be marked with P1, P2, etc.
instead of C.1, C.2, etc. as previously. P1 for the
required subdivision index R with the highest value.
II-1/35-1 Previous reg. II-1/21 renumbered as II-1/35-1 and
Ships constructed formula for calculating bilge pump numeral (previously
(new reg.) ≥ 01.01.2009 called criterion numeral) imported from II-1/6.3.
II-2/20.6.1.4.1.3 Reference to II-1/21 changed to II-1/35-1.
Ships constructed
IX/1.3 ≥ 01.01.2009 Reference to II-1/2.12 changed to II-1/2.22.
XI-1/2 Reference to II-1/2.12 changed to II-1/2.22
Companies and registered Identification numbers for Companies and registered
owners owners introduced.
XI-1/3-1
(new reg.) ISPS and ISM Certificates ISPS and ISM Certificates issued or renewed on or
issued or renewed on or after 01.01.2009 shall include the Identification
after 01.01.2009 numbers for Companies and registered owners.
Continous Synopsis Records issued or updated on or
Continous Synopsis after 01.01.2009 shall include the Identification
XI-1/5.3 Records issued or updated numbers for Companies and registered owners. Su-
on or after 01.01.2009 paragraphs 7 through 15 renumbered.
Ships constructed
XI-2/1.1.6 Reference to II-1/2.12 changed to II-1/2.22
≥ 01.01.2009
Passenger Ship Safety In the table of paragraph 2.1.3 the reference to II-1/13
Appendix Certificates is changed to II-1/18
Documents of
Compliance,
Interim Documents of
Expected: 2005 ISM Compliance,
Code Appendix Company identification number to be included.
01.01.2009 Amendments Safety Management
Certificates and
Interim Safety
Management Certificates
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entry into
force
International Ship
Expected: 2005 ISPS Security Certificates and
Appendix to
Code Company identification number to be included.
01.01.2009 Part A Interim International Ship
Amendments
Security Certificates
December Parts A, B and B-1 revised. The only new thing
Expected: 2006 SOLAS II-1, Parts A, B, & Passenger ships compared to 2005 SOLAS Amendments, Annex 2 are
01.01.2009 Amendments, B-1 constructed ≥ 01.01.2009 the new Reg.s 8-1 and 22-1 which will be applicable
Annex 2 from 01.07.2010.
IV/4-1 MSC (IMOs Maritime MSC’s responsibility concerning GMDSS satellite
(new regulation) Safety Committee) provider
Certificate for ships P.1, P.2 and P.3 replace C.1, C.2 and C.3.
2007 constructed ≥ 01.01.2009
Expected: SOLAS Nuclear Passenger Ship
01.07.2009 Amendments Appendix Safety Certificate for P.1, P.2 and P.3 replace C.1, C.2 and C.3.
ships constructed ≥
01.01.2009
Nuclear Passenger Ship New paragraphs 2.10 and 2.11 reflecting alternative
Safety Certificate design.
Passenger Ship Safety New paragraphs 2.10 and 2.11 reflecting alternative
2007 Certificate design.
Expected: Amendments Appendix
01.07.2009 to SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety
Protocol 1988 Certificate for ships P.1, P.2 and P.3 replace C.1, C.2 and C.3.
constructed ≥ 01.01.2009
irradiated nuclear fuel, Reference to “Part B” in SOLAS Ch. II-1 is changed to
Ch. 2,
plutonium and high-level “Part B-1” (i.e. December 2006 Amendments Annex
paragraph 2.2.1 radioactive wastes on 2).
2007 INF board ships.
Expected:
Code
01.07.2009 Carriage of packaged
Amendments
Ch. 2, irradiated nuclear fuel,
paragraphs 2.2.2 plutonium and high-level Subdivision index R at 80 m shall be used.
and 2.3.2 radioactive wastes on
board ships with L < 80 m
May 2006 II-2/9.4.1.3.3.3 Passenger ships
Expected: Watermist nozzles accepted in combination with A-0
SOLAS (new constructed
01.07.2010 ≥ 01.07.2002 windows as equivalent to windows of higher fire rating.
Amd. 1st set subparagraph)
Infant lifejackets for min 2.5% of number of passengers
Passenger ships on required (old subparagraphs 2.1.1 renumbered as 2.1.3).
III/7.2.1.1 voyages less than 24
hours Unclear application, but by the letter applicable to all
ships constructed ≥ 01.07.1998
Infant lifejacket for each infant on board required (old
Passenger ships on subparagraphs 2.1.2 renumbered as 2.1.4).
III/7.2.1.2 voyages of 24 hours or
more Unclear application, but by the letter applicable to all
ships constructed ≥ 01.07.1998
May 2006 III/7.2.1.3 and .4
Expected: Old subparagraphs 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 renumbered as 2.1.3
SOLAS (new sub-
01.07.2010 and 2.1.4.
Amd. 1st set paragraphs) Unclear application, but
by the letter applicable to Sufficient number of suitable accessories to be
III/7.2.1.5 all ships constructed provided to allow adult lifejackets to be secured to
(new sub- ≥ 01.07.1998 persons weighing up to 140 kg and with a chest girth
paragraph .5) up to 1750 mm unless the lifejackets are designed to fit
such persons.
EPIRB is required to be capable of transmitting a
distress alert through the polar orbiting satellite service
IV/7.1.6.1 All ships operating in the 406 MHz band. The option for EPIRB
of transmitting distress alert through Inmarsat is
removed.
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IV/9.1.3.3 All ships operating in sea

areas A1 and A2 If initiating the transmission of ship-to-shore distress
May 2006 alerts is done through Inmarsat geostationary satellite
Expected: IV/10.1.4.3 All ships operating in sea service, it shall be by a ship earth station.
SOLAS
01.07.2010 areas A1, A2 and A3
Amd. 1st set IV/10.2.3.2
continued continued V/22.4 Ships constructed on or
after 01.07.1998 with L Operational requirements regarding navigation for
(new paragraph 4) exchange of ballast water at sea.
≥ 55 m
May 2006
Expected: Fixed gas fire- More detailed requirements to new fixed gas fire-
FSS Code Ch. 5
01.07.2010 extinguishing systems extinguishing systems
Amendments
General requirements for Operational temperature requirements introduced for
1.2.2.2 life-saving appliances personal life-saving appliances (-15° C to +40° C).
Requirements for “highly visible colour” replaced with
1.2.2.6 “international or vivid reddish orange, or a comparably
highly visible colour”.
2.1.1.7 & Lifebuoy to operate the quick-release arrangement to be
Lifebuoys for use with of not less than 4 kg.
2.1.3.6 (new self-activating smoke
subparagraph .6) signal If lifebuoy less than 4 kg, then automatic quick-release
of self-activating smoke signal to be provided.
May 2006 Paragraph 2.2 has been rewritten. Main changes are
Expected: introduction of requirements for lifejackets for infants
LSA Code 2.2 Lifejackets
01.07.2010 and children. Introduction of requirement for buoyant
Amendments
buddy line and lifting means.
Introduction of requirement for buoyant buddy line and
2.3 Immersion suits lifting means for immersion suits designed to be worn
without lifejacket.
Possibility of approval of immersion suit as lifejacket
deleted.
2.4 Anti-exposure suits Possibility of approval of anti-exposure suit as
lifejacket deleted.
Passenger ships Systems in Reg. II-2/21.4 (concerning safe return to
II-1/8-1 port) to remain operational when the ship is subject to
December ≥ 01.07.2010 with 3 or
(new regulation) more MVZ or L ≥ 120 m flooding of any single watertight compartment (i.e.
Expected: 2006 SOLAS redundancy requirements).
01.07.2010 Amendments,
Annex 2 II-1/22-1 Passenger ships Flooding detection system for watertight spaces below
≥ 01.07.2010, passengers the bulkhead deck required.
(new regulation) ≥ 36
II-1/41.6 Passenger ships Emergency lighting in all cabins required.
(new paragraph) ≥ 01.07.2010
II-1/55 arrangements for machinery and electrical installations
alternative to prescriptive requirements otherwise found
(new regulation Ships ≥ 01.07.2010 in Ch. II-1, Parts C, D and E. The regulation prescribes
December and new Part F) how to carry out engineering analyses, evaluation and
Expected: 2006 SOLAS approval of the alternative designs and arrangements.
01.07.2010 Amendments, II-2/3.51 & 52 Definition of Safe area in the context of a casualty and
Annex 3 Ships ≥ 01.07.2010
(new paragraphs) Safety centre introduced.
Fire detection systems required to be of the addressable
II-2/7.2.4 (new system (capable of remotely and individually
subparagraph) Passenger ships identifying each detector and manually operated call
≥ 01.07.2010 point).
Audible alarm required in the cabin where the activated
II-2/7.5.2 & .5.3.1 detector is located.
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Expected: December Safety centres may share ventilation system with

2006 SOLAS II-2/8.2 Ships ≥ 01.07.2010
01.07.2010 navigation bridge, unless located in an adjacent MVZ.
Amendments,
continued Passenger ships Fire risk category for sale shops changed from (7) to
Annex 3 II-2/9.2.2.3.2.2 ≥ 01.07.2010, passengers (8).
continued > 36
Passenger ships
II-2/ table 9.3 & If safety centre is within the navigation bridge, no fire
9.4, subscript c ≥ 01.07.2010, passengers rating of partitions between them is required.
≤ 36
II-2/9.2.2.7.1 Atriums shall have enclosures with fire rating
(new sub- determined in accordance with tables 9.2 and 9.4, i.e. as
paragraph .7.1) Passenger ships for decks.
II-2/9.2.2.7.2 ≥ 01.07.2010
Requirements for fire rating of decks within atriums
(new sub- introduced.
paragraph .7.2)
II-2/9.7.5.1.2 Passenger ships Requirements to exhaust ducts from ranges for cooking
(new sub- ≥ 01.07.2010, passengers equipment on open decks introduced, and subparagraph
paragraph .1.2) > 36 7.5.1 renumbered as 7.5.1.1.
Passenger ships Stricter requirements for exhaust ducts from main
II-2/9.7.6 (new
sub-paragraph .6) ≥ 01.07.2010, passengers laundries (filters, fire damper in lower end, remote
> 36 shut-off, inspection and cleaning hatches).
Deep-fat cooking Requirements for deep-fat cooking equipment extended
II-2/10.6.4 equipment installations to also apply for installations on open decks.
≥ 01.07.2010
Passenger ships Backstages of theatres are excluded from having direct
II-2/13.3.2.3 ≥ 01.07.2010 access to stairway enclosures.
II-2/13.3.2.5.3 Passenger ships Approved alternative evacuation guidance may be
(new sub-
paragraph .5.3) ≥ 01.07.2010 accepted in lieu of low-location lighting (LLL).
This regulation introduces requirements to continued

operability of certain systems enabling the ship to
II-2/21 return to port following a fire within an area as defined
(new regulation) by the casualty threshold.
In addition functional requirements to safe area(s) for
Passenger ships
≥ 01.07.2010 with 3 or the persons on board are introduced.
more MVZ or L ≥ 120m This regulation introduces requirements to continued
operability for at least 3 hours of certain systems
II-2/22 following a fire exceeding the casualty threshold,
(new regulation) leaving one main vertical zone unserviceable, for
supporting orderly evacuation and abandonment of the
ship.
II-2/23 Passenger ships This regulation requires passenger ships to have a
(new regulation) ≥ 01.07.2010 safety centre and specifies the requirements.
Novel lifesaving Refers to the new regulation III/38 as an option for
III/4.3 appliances and approval of novel life-saving appliances or
arrangements arrangements.
III/38 arrangements for life-saving appliances and
(new regulation Ships ≥ 01.07.2010 otherwise found in Ch. III. The regulation prescribes
and new Part C) how to carry out engineering analyses, evaluation and
December Fire detection systems required to be of the addressable
2006 FSS 9.2.1.5 (new Fixed fire detection and system (capable of remotely and individually
Expected:
Code paragraph 2.1.5) fire alarm systems for identifying each detector and manually operated call
01.07.2010 Amendments, passenger ships point).
Annex 2 9.2.4.1.4 Reference to non-addressable systems removed.
April 1992 Pre. 25.05.80 passenger
01.10.2010 SOLAS II-2/41-1.2.4 Upgrading to complying with Ch.II-2 of SOLAS 1974
ships
Amendments
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periodical
November passenger ships ≥ 400
survey 1995 II-1/8-2 persons, age ≥ 20 years To comply with two-compartment standard
SOLAS not already complying
after Amendments with two-compartment
01.10.2010
standard
2006 1994 13.14.2
2006 DSC 13.12.12 ECDIS required
01.07.2010 Code (new sub- All DSC Code craft
2006 2000 13.8.2
Ships constructed before Ballast water exchange until end of 2013, then ballast
between 1,500 – 5,000 m3
2009 with ballast capacity Ballast water exchange until end of 2015, then ballast
Reg. B-3.1.2 less than 1,500 m3 or water treatment
greater than 5,000 m3
12 months Ballast Ships constructed in or
after Water after 2009 with ballast Ballast water treatment required, (ballast water
Reg. B-3.1.3
accep- Management capacity less than 5,000 exchange not accepted).
tance Convention m3
after 2009 but before Ballast water exchange until end of 2015, then ballast
5,000 m3 or more
after 2012 with ballast Ballast water treatment required, (ballast water
Reg. B-3.1.5
capacity 5,000 m3 or exchange not accepted).
more
1) IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee meeting in May 1999 (MSC 71) approved an amendment to SOLAS Reg. III / 28.2 to change the
words ”Passenger ships” to ”Ro-ro passenger ships”, i.e. that this requirement shall only be applicable to ro-ro passenger ships. This
amendment was adopted by MSC 72 (May 2000) and entered into force 01.01.2002. MSC 71 also approved MSC/ Circ. 307
recommending non ro-ro passenger ships being constructed in the period 01.07.1999 to 01.01.2002 to be accepted without helicopter
landing area.
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1. Introduction 2. IMO-Vega database

Our addresses are: IMO-Vega contains historical data, including superseded

http://exchange.dnv.com 3. International Convention on the

Mr. Håkon J. Helge or The International Convention on control of harmful 'Anti-

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After extensive discussions the MSC 76 approved

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However, requirements for acceptable ballast water

• Ozone depleting substances from refrigerating plants and

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Regional agreement adopted

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Changes in several definitions (mostly by referring to

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II-2/59.1.3.2 New tankers Supervision of operational status of isolating valves

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VII/1.3 Reference to INF cargo in the application.

1999 Appendix II to All tankers ≥ 150 GT and