IMO MSC 94 Summary Report on Polar Code

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1 IMO MSC 94 Summary Report on Polar Code London, November BUREAU VERITAS Marine & Offshore Division Compliance & Regulations

2 2. Revision of SOLAS chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations * Contents Introduction Item Development of a mandatory code for ships operating in polar waters Current Status Action by MSC94 Timeline Additional information Bureau Veritas Our role and advice Annex 2

3 2. Introduction Revision of SOLAS chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations * MSC 94 IMO committee The MSC 94 (Marine Safety Committee) meeting took place in London from 17 to 21 November Mr. Christian Breinholt (Denmark) was Chairman and Capt. M. Segar (Singapore) Vice-Chairman of the Committee. Scope of the summary report The scope of this summary report is to provide information on the developments in IMO. It is to be noted that the information included herein are proposals adopted by the majority of countries. Information related to the technical developments is included in the annex of this report. 3

4 Development of a mandatory code for ships operating in polar waters 1 Current Status The Polar Code is a mandatory code which shall apply in addition to other IMO instruments. The purpose of the polar code is to provide a safety standard for ships operating in polar waters. The code is dealing with safety aspects for structure, stability, machinery, fire safety protection, LSA, safety of navigation, communication, pollution, training of crew, operational manuals, etc Action by MSC 94 Approve the proposed changes to the definition of the Polar Code and Arctic waters. Adopt the proposed new SOLAS chapter XIV. Update the figure illustrating the maximum extent of Arctic waters. Instruct III Sub-Committee to consider survey and certification matters. Adopt Polar Code. Establish a correspondence group for preparing guidance on determining limitations for operating in ice. Timeline The Polar Code will be sent to MEPC68 on May 2015 for adoption (the environmental part) with a foreseen entry into force on 01/01/2017. Additional information Please refer to MSC 94/WP.7 and 94/WP.7/Corr.1. 1 For additional information please refer to Annex 4

5 Bureau Veritas Our role and advice Bureau Veritas in IMO As advisor to the French administration Bureau Veritas is following the development through its participation in the IMO correspondence group. in IACS As IACS member Bureau Veritas through the different IACS panels is monitoring the decisions of the external bodies and contributing to the maintenance of the IACS resolutions (i.e unified interpretations, requirements, etc.) in Expert Groups Bureau Veritas is currently participating in the IACS expert group for Polar Code advice on Development of a mandatory code for ships operating in polar waters Bureau Veritas can provide clarifications on matters raised by the new requirements introduced by the Polar Code. note Bureau Veritas will continue participating in the correspondence group and will keep you updated. contacts Additional information and advice can be provided upon request. Please contact: Mr. Kyriakos Poulimenakos, kyriakos.poulimenakos@bureauveritas.com; Compliance & Regulations Department, c&r_iad@bureauveritas.com 5

6 ANNEX Introduction: Corrections on figure 2 defining the extent of Arctic waters. Part I-A Chapter 1: For Category C ships the Polar Ship certificatecanbeissuedbasedondocumentation,if no additional equipment or structural modifications are required according to the assessment of paragraph [1.5] of Chapter I. The III Sub Committee is instructed to consider survey and certification matters. Part I-A Chapter 4: Damage stability calculations for ships covered by instrument other than SOLAS, will be in accordance with the residual stability criteria of these instruments, for each loading condition and ice damage defined in Polar Code. Part I-A Chapter 9: New ships will be equipped with two echo sounding devices. Means to prevent the accumulation of ice on antennas will be provided for ships operating in areas where ice accretion is likely to occur. Ships proceeding to latitudes over 80 degrees shall be fitted with at least one GNSS compass. Part I-A Chapter 12: Specialized personnel other than the crew can be used in navigational watch, as long as they are properly trained and they are subject to minimum hours of rest requirements. Part I-B: Guidance is provided for performing operational assessment required in paragraph [1.5] of Chapter I based on appendix 3 of MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.12. Part I-B: General guidance is given for defining limitations for operating in ice. Appendix 1: New form of Polar Ship certificate with endorsement for annual and periodical surveys. A correspondence group will be established in order to evaluate POLARIS. 6

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