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LR Statutory Alert Lloyd's Register has issued Statutory Alert regarding the revisions to the Performance Standards for Shipborne Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) that will be implemented from 1 July, 2014. The performance standards were originally adopted by IMO Resolution A.861 (20), amended by MSC 214(81), and revised through Resolution MSC 333 (90). The changes to the standards have been made to incorporate new technology and lessons learned from past casualty analysis.The main changes are as follows: Systems should include functions to perform a performance test.Operational requirements for float-free and long-term recording media have been added.The time for which all stored data items are retained has been extended to at least 30 days/720 hours on the long-term recording medium and at least 48 hours on the fixed and float-free recording media.The data to be recorded now includes: bridge audio - several channelsthe electronic signals of the main displays of both ship's radar installationsthe electronic signals of the ECDIS displaythe status of all mandatory alarms (refer to Resolution A.1021(26), Code on Alerts and Indicators, 2009, table 10.1.1.)rudder - the power units in useengine order and response - an indication of the control station in useall AIS datarolling motionthe VDR's configuration datathe electronic ...

The International Maritime Organization's governing body, the Assembly, recently adopted Resolution A.1088(22) which adjusts the implementation schedule for the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention.

Further to Class News No. 39/2011, the IMO has amended its guidelines for the carriage of blends of petroleum oil and biofuels and has also amended its guidelines and specifications for oil discharge monitoring and control systems for oil tankers

The International Maritime Organization's governing body, the Assembly, recently adopted Resolution A.1088(22) which adjusts the implementation schedule for the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention.

LR Statutory Alert reminds operators to consider the requirements in PR37 Confined space entry and working continue to present significant risks to surveyors. Considering these risks and based on the practical experience of its members, IACS has developed a new Procedural Requirement (PR37) to ensure surveyors' safety when entering confined spaces. It is hoped that this will positively influence the safety performance of the marine industry.The PR is being implemented by all IACS members from 30 June, 2013.The requirements in PR37 have been categorised into three groups:trainingconfined space entry proceduresequipment for surveyors entering a confined space.The PR contains minimum requirements applying to survey activities carried out on existing ships, during new construction, in repair yards and in vendors' fabrication shops and facilities.All shipyards, shipowners and operators are reminded to consider the requirements in PR37 as part of survey planning and review any changes that occur during any confined space entry.It is available to download from theIACS websiteSource: LR Statutory Alert

Lloyd's Register has issued a Statutory Alert as a reminder that the ILO Maritime Labour Convention will enter into force on 20 August, 2013.