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Amendments to the ISM Code to enter into force on January 2015

IMO adopted amendments to the ISM Code through MSC.353(92) The IMO Maritime Safety Committee in its Session 92 adopted amendments to the ISM Code through IMO Resolution MSC.353(92) which shall enter into force on 1 January 2015. The amendments to the ISM Code are as follows:Paragraph 6.2 has been amended requiring the Company to ensure that each ship is:manned with qualified, certificated and medically fit seafarers in accordance with national andinternational requirements and appropriately manned ships in order to encompass all aspects of maintaining safe operationsonboard.A new Paragraph 12.2 has also been adopted requiring the Company to:periodically verify whether all those undertaking delegated ISM-related tasks are acting inconformity with the Company's responsibilities under the CodeThe amended ISM-Code includes various new footnotes with guidelines and recommendations developed by the IMO. Although the footnotes given in the ISM-Code are inserted for reference andguidance purposes and do not constitute requirements under the Code, in accordance with paragraph1.2.3.2, all relevant guidelines, recommendations, etc. should be taken into account.The following guidelines have been added as footnotes to the amended ISM-Code:Procedures concerning observed ISM Code major non-conformitiesList of codes, recommendations, guidelines and other safety and security related mandatory instrumentsRevised Guidelines for the operational implementation of the...

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Frequently asked questions about Met Coke

A carbon residual-materia The BIMCO Marine department has been asked many times by members whether Met Coke is a clean or a dirty bulk cargo under the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC ) Code.In order to answer that, we need to know what sort of cargo Met Coke isin the first place.What is Met Coke ? "Met Coke" or "Metallurgical coke" is a carbon residual-material made or manufactured by the "destructive distillation" or "carbonization" of various blends of bituminous coal; a type of coal which is a soft, medium grade containing a high percentage of volatile components. The coal is often referred to as coking coal or metallurgical coal, that is, coal processed to be become Met Coke. Metallurgical coal is found in large quantities in Asian and Far Eastern countries like India and China. Large reserves have also been found in Turkey with small quantities in United States too.How is Met Coke manufactured? The destructive distillation or carbonization process is performed by heating the bituminous coal in an oxygen-free environment inside a coke oven. This process is also called coking and is conducted so that coal can be purified from its volatile components.The coke ovens used are special...

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New requirements for fire-fighters’ outfits

Meeting the requirements of SOLAS and the FSS Code The 2014 amendments to SOLAS and the Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code adopted by IMO Resolutions MSC.338(91) and MSC.339(91) will enter into force on 1 July, 2014, introducing revised and new requirements for fire-fighter's outfit breathing apparatus and two-way portable radiotelephone apparatuses.Owners and operators of new and existing ships should ensure that the fire fighters' outfits on their vessels meet the requirements of SOLAS and the FSS Code and that any changes to the fire locker contents are shown on the vessel's fire control plans, if included.Breathing apparatusChanges to SOLAS regulation II-2/10.10.1 and the FSS Code mean that: "Compressed air breathing apparatus shall be fitted with an audible alarm and a visual or other device which will alert the user before the volume of the air in the cylinder has been reduced to no less than 200 litres."This applies to ship's constructed (keel laid) on or after 1 July, 2014. Ships constructed (keel laid) before 1 July, 2014 must comply no later than 1 July, 2019.New SOLAS regulation II-2/15.2.2.6, relating to 'Onboard training and drills' requires that: "An onboard means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders used during drills shall be provided...

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Abbreviations Of IMO Codes

Abbreviations Of IMO Codes AbbreviationTitleBCH Code:CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULKBLU Code:CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE SAFE LOADING AND UNLOADING OF BULK CARRIERSCasualty Investigation Code:CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR A SAFETY INVESTIGATION INTO A MARINE CASUALTY OR MARINE INCIDENTCODE FOR EXISTING SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK (1976)CODE OF SAFETY FOR FISHERMEN AND FISHING VESSELSCODE OF SAFETY FOR DIVING SYSTEMSCODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPSCODE ON ALERTS AND INDICATORSCSS Code:CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FOR CARGO STOWAGE AND SECURINGFTP Code:INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDUREGC Code:CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULKFSS Code:INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMSHSC Code:INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFTIMDG Code:INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS CODEIBC Code:INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN BULKINTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALSInternational Grain Code:INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF GRAIN IN BULKIGC Code:INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULKIMSBC Code:INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK CARGOES CODEINF Code:INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF PACKAGED IRRADIATED NUCLEAR FUEL, PLUTONIUM AND HIGH-LEVEL READIOACTIVE WASTES ON BOARD SHIPSIS Code:INTERNATIONAL CODE ON...

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HME Cargo Residues Disposal Clause for Voyage Charter Parties

BIMCO Special Circular on Voyage HME Cargo Clause published A new clause for voyage charter parties has been published for the disposal of cargo residues and washing water from cargoes that are hazardous to the marine environment (HME). It has been developed in response to amendments to MARPOL Annex V that came into effect in 2013.Amendments to MARPOL Annex V covering the disposal of cargo residues and hold washing watercontaining materials that may be "harmful to the marine environment" (HME), took effect in January2013.In July 2013, a revised version of the BIMCO Hold Cleaning/Residue Disposal Clause for TimeCharter Parties was issued (see Special Circular No. 6 - 18 July 2013) holding charterers responsiblefor the costs and time of removal and disposal of HME cargo residues and hold washing water.Under a voyage charter party, cargo residue removal and disposal would normally be for owners'account. However, there is at present no definitive list of HME substances, leaving determination tobe made subjectively by reference to listed criteria. In turn, this relies on the accuracy and integrityof shipper declarations or decisions made by port or other officials.This, in itself, is an unsatisfactorysituation and when coupled with the lack of suitable cargo reception facilities in...

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Guidance on the loading and carriage of reefer containers

Loss Prevention bulletin by The West of England P&I Club The West of England P&I Club issued a Loss Prevention Bulletin whichincludes guidance for ships crews on the loading and carriage of reefer containers to help reduce the possibility of claims arising, along with information on the types of cargoes carried, how reefer containers work, pre-trip inspections, container stuffing and sealing, and temperature recording.The common goal of these guidelines is the prevention of claims, and to ensure that the cargo is carried in a safe and efficient manner without loss of product quality. To achieve this aim it is vital that all concerned appreciate the importance of ensuring that the prescribed temperature set point is maintained throughout the voyage. It should also be understood that reefer containers are not designed to lower the temperature of warm cargo other than extremely slowly.The Club advises operators with vessels which may carry reefer containers to consider trecommendations included in this LP Bulletin( see below) and note the additional advice concerning the operation, stowage and transportation of such equipment.Loading and Carriage GuidelinesVessels should always carry manufacturers kits of reefer spares, suitable tools and repair manuals specifically relating to the makes and models of the...

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Safety working aloft or overside Dangers

Britannia P&I Club issued Health Watch Volume 2, Issue 3 December 2013 including accident prevention. If you fall from a height, whether overboard or onto the deck, this could be fatal or you could be seriously injured. If you dont follow proper procedures, or if you use faulty or old equipment, this could result in a fall. You could also put yourself and people working below you at risk if tools or other objects are not secured properly and are dropped from a height.

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