IMO MSC 100 completed its 100th session on 7 December. Among its busy agenda, MSC 100 analyzed goal-based standards and a new safety level approach for bulkers and oil tankers.
During previous sessions, the Goal-based ship construction standards for bulkers and oil tankers (GBS) were adopted, as well the initial verification of 12 Recognized Organizations.
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Now, MSC 100 confirmed that the information submitted regarding the maintenance of verification by those ROs are complying with the Standards. This regards all IACS member recognized organizations, except for DNV-GL, which would be subject to a re-verification audit of its rules.
In addition, the MSC after considering the initial verification audit report of a further recognized organization, Türk Loydu, confirmed that the information it has provided show that its ship construction rules are complying with the Goal-based Standards as well.
Moreover, based on the experience in conducting GBS audits, the need to update the procedural requirements guiding the audits was highlighted. For this reason, MSC 100 adopted Revised guidelines for verification of conformity with goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers. These will come into effect one year after adoption (1 January 2020).
Continuing, the Committee approved Interim Guidelines for development and application of the IMO goal-based standards safety level approach.
Finally, the MSC considered a request from the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) for advice from the Committee regarding difficulties on drafting goal-based regulations for onboard lifting appliances and anchor handling winches (OLAW). In this regard, the MSC agreed to change the Generic guidelines for developing IMO goal-based standards (MSC.1/Circ.1394/Rev.1), in order to help their application by the bodies of the Organization. What is more, the Committee invited Member States and international organizations to submit proposals on this matter to MSC 101.
