Keeping updated on new and retroactive requirements from IMO can be a challenge. In this regard, amendments to SOLAS and relevant codes, which enter into force in 2021, are summarized below.
The most important are 2:
The Cyber Security Requirement, by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolution. It states that, no later than a ship’s first annual Document of Compliance audit after 1 January 2021, every Safety Management System must be documented as having included cyber risk management, in line with the International Safety Management Code.
EU Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR). Shipowners / Managers / Operators are urged to ensure compliance with the EU SRR by having onboard their vessels a Statement of Compliance and an IHM when calling EU Ports, by 01 Jan 2021.
The below information a table summarizing these forthcoming regulations:
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CONV./ CODE |
REGULATION |
ENTRY INTO FORCE |
APPLICABLE TO |
SUBJECT |
IMO RES. |
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EU Ship Recycling Regulation |
Article 5.2 |
2020‐12‐31 Implementation date. |
All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, GT >=500. If non‐EU/EEA flag. |
Non‐EU‐flagged/third‐country flagged vessels calling at a port or anchorage of an EU member state shall have on board a Statement of Compliance on Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) by 31 December 2020. |
EU (1257/2013) |
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EU Ship Recycling Regulation |
Article 5.2 |
2020‐12‐31 Implementation date. |
All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels, GT >= 500. If EU/ EEA flag. |
Vessels in operation and flying the flag of an EU/ EEA member state shall have on board Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) by 31 December 2020. |
EU (1257/2013) |
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IBC Code |
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2021‐01‐01 |
Chemical tankers, keel‐laid >= 1986‐07‐01. Tankers holding NLS Certificate or International Certificate of Fitness. |
The carriage requirements for all IBC products will change, consequently vessels holding a certificate of fitness or a NLS certificate will need to be provided with a new certificate and corresponding product list based on the new carriage requirements. The new certificate will be issued prior to 1 January 2020 and will supersede the existing certificates on this date. |
MEPC.318(74) |
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BCH Code |
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2021‐01‐01 |
Chemical tankers, keel‐laid<= 1986‐06‐30. Ships holding Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk.
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The carriage requirements for all IBC products will change, consequently vessels holding a certificate of fitness or a NLS certificate will need to be provided with a new certificate and corresponding product list based on the new carriage requirements. The new certificate will be issued prior to 1 January 2020 and will supersede the existing certificates on this date. |
MEPC.319(74) |
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MARPOL |
Annex II, Reg. 13 (new para. 7.1.4 & 9) |
2021‐01‐01 |
All chemical tankers. |
A prewash will be mandatory in North Europe ports when unloading certain high viscosity or low melting point persistent floating products. The affected products, mainly vegetable oils and paraffin was, will be identified in Ch. 17 of the revised IBC Code due to enter into force of the same date. |
MEPC.315(74) |
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MARPOL |
28.6 (new para.) |
2021‐01‐01 Final date for complying. |
Oil tankers, keel‐laid <= 2015‐ 12‐31. |
All ships shall be fitted with an approved stability instrument, capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability requirements. Existing instruments needs no replacement if satisfactory to the Administration. There are some conditions for exemptions. Paragraph5.7.5and 5.7.6oftheIOPPCertificateandSupplements, Form B are inserted accordingly. |
MEPC.248(66) |
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IBC Code |
2.2.6 & 2.2.7 (new sub‐para.s.) |
2021‐01‐01 Final date for complying. |
Chemical tankers, keel‐laid >= 1986‐07‐01, keel‐laid <= 2015‐12‐ 31. |
All ships shall be fitted with an approved stability instrument, capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability requirements. Existing instruments needs no replacement if satisfactory to the Administration. There are some conditions for exemptions. Paragraph 6 of Certificate of Fitness is updated accordingly. |
MEPC.250(66)/ MEPC.369(93) |
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BCH Code |
Ch.II, 2.2.1 (replaced) |
2021‐01‐01 Final date for complying. |
Chemical tankers, keel‐laid <= 1986‐06‐30. |
All ships shall be fitted with an approved stability instrument, capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability requirements. Existing instruments needs no replacement if satisfactory to the Administration. There are some conditions for exemptions. Paragraph 6 of Certificate of Fitness is updated accordingly. |
MEPC.249(66)/ MSC.376(93) |
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2011 ESP Code
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June 2019 |
2021‐01‐01 |
All bulk carriers and oil tankers. |
The complete text of the Code is replaced to align the Code with the survey an certification requirements of the IACS UR Z Series. |
MSC.461(101) |
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IMSBC Code |
June 2019 |
2021‐01‐01 Implementation date. |
All cargo vessels, GT >= 500. |
Amendments providing updated information on the shipment of certain types of solid bulk cargoes. Consequential amendments to MSC.1/ Circ.1395/Rev.3 on ‘Lists of solid bulk cargoes for which a fixed gas fire‐extinguishing system is effective’ where approved accordingly. |
MSC.462(101) |
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ISM Code |
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2021‐01‐01 First annual verification of DOC. |
All cargo vessels, HSC/ DSC and passenger vessels.
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The new Res. 428(98) encourages Administrations to ensure that cyber risks are appropriately addressed in safety management systems. |
MSC.428(98) |