CR單一船級國輪暢行世界各港口無阻礙

全球航運公司基於保險或貨主要求等因素考量,所屬船舶會採用雙船級,此為國際航運界普遍存在的現象與事實。經統計S&P Global 2023年1月31日資料庫的結果,國際船級協會聯合會(IACS)之11個船級協會互相持有雙船級之船舶數量合計達1,580艘,如下圖。

國輪雖有部分船舶使用雙船級,但CR以外的另一船級協會只能簽發「船級證書」,船級證書並非進出其他國家港口須查驗出示之證書,進出國際港口或PSC所必須查驗的證書是「國際公約證書」。數十年來,國際航線國輪均以CR簽發之「國際公約證書」暢行世界各港口無阻礙。

中華民國籍之國際線船舶,目前共計136艘,其中25艘為單一CR船級。國輪接受港口國管制檢查時的表現相當優良,已連續6年榮登東京備忘錄(TOKYO MOU)「白名單」行列,同時,CR於認可機構之評比亦持續維持「高表現度」。

國際船級協會聯合會(IACS)11個船級協會互相持有雙船級船舶數量統計

船舶中心與驗船中心簽署浮式風電合作備忘錄,共同推動臺灣浮式風電發展

由左至右為:船舶中心周顯光執行長、臺大工學院江茂雄副院長、船舶中心邱逢琛董事長、驗船中心謝謂君董事長、臺大李雅榮名譽教授、驗船中心鄭志文執行長。

財團法人船舶暨海洋產業研發中心(以下簡稱船舶中心)與財團法人驗船中心(以下簡稱驗船中心)於今日上午(1月18日)簽署浮式風電合作備忘錄,雙方將整合及分享資源,攜手推動我國浮式風電產業發展。

驗船中心成立於1951年,是我國唯一政府授權之船舶檢驗機構,於東京備忘錄 (TOKYO MOU)長期維持「高表現度」,以增進海上人命安全與防止海洋環境污染為使命,提供船舶有關之設計、操作與維護等認定標準;船舶中心成立於1976年,以提供船舶工程規劃、工程設計、研究發展、技術服務及知識整合之服務,協助國內外船舶、海洋及相關產業之昇級與發展。兩單位與臺灣船舶航運業之發展息息相關,近年來除共同執行國內客船、國軍水面艦與潛艦等專案外,亦共同投入離岸風電技術建置。

經濟部於2021年8月發布「離岸風力發電區塊開發容量分配作業要點」,從2026到2035之十年共釋出15GW開發容量,其中2022年底適才公布第一期區塊開發容量分配結果,後續也將陸續公告第二、三期分配細則。隨者臺灣近岸淺水域之開發逐漸飽和,開發範圍已拓展至深水區,若深水區之風場仍採用固定式基礎,成本與安裝難度將大幅上升,故目前已有業者提出於第二、三期將使用浮式基礎,能源局亦因應此發展趨勢,於2022年8月5日召開離岸風電浮動式示範風場說明會議,亦將於今天下午再次召開規劃說明會。

船舶中心配合國家政策投入海洋能源工程領域之技術研發,早在2013年起便開始針對浮式風機平台與錨繫系統設計等議題進行研究,陸續參與多項經濟部與科技部浮式風電計畫,作為國內浮式風電技術開發之領頭羊,於2021年成功完成可搭載12MW級風力機之半潛式浮動平台「德塔浮臺」(DeltaFloat)之設計,船舶中心邱逢琛董事長表示:「促進海洋產業研發一直是船舶中心首要任務之一,浮動風力機平台DeltaFloat是船舶中心團隊長期所累計豐富的船舶設計與海事工程規劃經驗和研究之成果,也是臺灣離岸風電本土產業的重要里程碑,證明了本土廠商是具備自主設計能力,接下來船舶中心將持續精進DeltaFloat之設計,並力拼於2026年完成浮式風機實海域測試階段。」

浮動式離岸風電開發與建置過程中,涵蓋技術領域相當廣泛,且建設成本動輒新台幣數百億元,如何減低商業投資者或貸方所需面臨的風險與國家整體供電穩定性議題至關重要。驗船中心謝謂君董事長表示:「離岸風電開發過程中應有專業第三方進行技術評估與監督,浮式風電更是需要有相關經驗的第三方參與。過去十年驗船中心投入大量資源於離岸風電,除了取得TAF ISO/IEC17065離岸風電專案驗證之認證,也有豐富臺灣離岸風電第三方參與實務經驗,包含海纜鋪設、風機與支撐結構吊裝監督等,臺灣離岸風場六成以上均有驗船中心參與的實績。船舶中心的DeltaFloat是臺灣浮式風電一大突破,加上驗船中心第三方檢驗能量,對於我國浮式風電發展可說是如虎添翼。」

國際上浮式基礎早已不僅是紙上談兵,而是深海域離岸風場基礎型式最佳選項之一,今日船舶中心與驗船中心簽訂浮式風電備忘錄,期能結合雙方專長與實績,促進國內浮式風力機關聯技術發展,並推動我國浮式風電從概念設計階段朝實海域驗證更邁進一大步,以因應未來大水深浮式風電之開發,提昇國內浮式產業供應鏈之競爭力,朝向提高浮式產業國產化比例而邁進。

驗船中心(CR)舉辦國際船舶及港口設施保全章程(ISPS CODE)公司保全員(CSO)訓練課程

驗船中心(CR)於112年1月11日至13日與法國驗船協會(BV)共同舉辦國際船舶及港口設施保全章程(ISPS CODE)之公司保全員(CSO)訓練課程,本次課程內容包含ISPS CODE相關規章及條款介紹、船舶保全評估及計畫綱要制訂、緊急應急計畫準備及船舶保全查驗程序及重點剖析等,另特別邀請刑事警察局偵五隊之專業教官,針對課程中有關辨識危險物質裝置,以及認識爆裂物之觀念授課。

船舶於全球貿易運輸是不可或缺的角色,對世界各國經濟有重要影響,其航行過程以及停泊世界各港口時,極可能遭遇海盜攻擊或偷渡客登輪等危及船舶保全之議題,為加強相關人員之海事保全意識,藉由本次課程,CR及BV講師結合自身多年檢驗與稽核實務經驗,不僅提供學員知識面之資訊,另也特別針對實務面進行深入探討與應用,令參加學員獲益良多,進而回饋至學員所服務之國內航運產業。

CR與BV自2004年ISPS CODE生效以來,即共同合作舉辦公司保全員(CSO)訓練課程,學員參加此課程,可取得CR與BV兩船級協會所核發之結業證書,本課程固定於每年1月及8月舉辦各舉辦一場次,歡迎各界踴躍報名參加,課程相關資訊請參考CR網站。

驗船中心(CR)講師授課

Technical Circular No.125

本期焦點:

(一) 國際海事組織MEPC 79閉幕,IMO降低船舶溫室氣體排放戰略目標調整,預計於2023年7月舉行之MEPC 80定案
(二) 地中海水域將列為硫氧化物和微粒物質排放管制區(SOx Emission Control Area, SOx ECA),於2024年5月1日生效,並於2025年5月1日實施
(三) Fit for 55草案最新動態:歐盟理事會、議會和委員會已就海運碳排納入歐盟排放交易體系(EU ETS)之內容達成初步共識,後續立法條文預計於2023年第一季完成

本期目錄:
壹、 MEPC第79次會議摘要

(一) IMO降低船舶溫室氣體排放戰略目標調整,後續將針對「提高船舶能效標準」、「更新溫室氣體減排具體目標」、「研議導入零排放船舶時程」、「其他措施」討論具體規劃,預計於2023年7月舉行之MEPC 80定案
(二) IMO降低船舶溫室氣體排放中期措施規劃:預計整併成一籃子措施,包含技術性及經濟性措施,預計於2023年舉行之MEPC 80初步定案
(三) 地中海水域將列為硫氧化物和微粒物質排放管制區(SOx Emission Control Area, SOx ECA),於2024年5月1日生效,並於2025年5月1日實施
貳、 中華民國重要通告

(一) 採用國際海事組織(IMO)所屬海洋環境保護委員會(MEPC)所採納之MEPC.331(76)決議案,修正「國際防污系統證書」(環丁烴將於2023年1月1日起禁止用於船舶防污系統)
參、 巴拿馬重要通告

(一) 更新救生艇、救難艇及其降落裝置與釋放機構檢修之服務供應商名單
(二) 建議若需更新火災控制圖,2019年1月1日以後建造之船舶,其火災控制圖之逃生路線標誌及設備位置標誌應採用IMO A.1116(30)決議案之符號
(三) 本次通告:MMC-245、MMC-258、MMC-277
肆、 Fit for 55草案最新動態

(一) 歐盟理事會、議會和委員會已就海運碳排納入歐盟排放交易體系(EU ETS)之內容達成初步共識,後續立法條文預計2023年第一季完成
伍、 CR服務資訊

(一) CR技術通報服務(一年六期),訂閱後將於更新時自動發送技術通報至您的電子郵件信箱,提供即時的IMO最新動態,以及MSC、MEPC決議案重點中文摘要
(二) PSCO登輪檢驗需要協助嗎?歡迎船長或輪機長或工程師於PSCO登輪時加入CR PSC應急群組資訊,獲得即時技術協助

Conventions Changes in 2024

2024 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
SOLAS MSC.456(101) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
SOLAS MSC.457(101) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems(FSS Code)
SOLAS MSC.458(101) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases Or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels(IGF Code)
SOLAS MSC.459(101) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code(LSA Code)
SOLAS MSC.474(102) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
SOLAS MSC.475(102) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases Or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels(IGF Code)
SOLAS MSC.476(102) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)
SOLAS MSC.482(103) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
SOLAS MSC.484(103) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)
SOLAS MSC.485(103) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code(LSA Code)
Load Line MSC.491(104) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 Relating to The International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (1988 Load Lines Protocol)
SOLAS MSC.492(104) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)
SOLAS MSC.496(105) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974
SOLAS MSC.497(105) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 Relating to the International Convention for the Safety of
Life at Sea, 1974
SOLAS MSC.498(105) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 1994 (1994 HSC Code)
SOLAS MSC.499(105) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code)
SOLAS MSC.501(105) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
MARPOL MEPC.343(78) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Annex of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships, 1973, as Modified by the Protocol of 1978 Relating Thereto Amendments to MARPOL
Annex I
MARPOL MEPC.359(79) 2024/05/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II And IV
MARPOL MEPC.360(79) 2024/05/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex V
MARPOL MEPC.361(79) 2024/05/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI
MARPOL MEPC.362(79) 2024/05/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI
MARPOL MEPC.345(78) 2024/07/01 Amendments to the International Code for The Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)
SOLAS MSC.521(106) 2024/07/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974
SOLAS MSC.525(106) 2024/07/01 Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During
Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011
SOLAS MSC.526(106) 2024/07/01 Amendments to the International Code for The Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying
Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)
SOLAS MSC.527(106) 2024/07/01 International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code)
MLC ILC(110th), 2022 2024/12/23 Amendments of 2022 to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006

2024 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
SOLAS MSC.466(101) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Performance Standards for the Presentation of Navigation-Related
Information on Shipborne Navigational Displays(radar equipment, ECDIS and integrated
navigation systems )
SOLAS MSC.429(98)/Rev.2 2024/01/01 Revised Explanatory Notes to the SOLAS Chapter II-1 Subdivision and Damage Stability
Regulations
SOLAS MSC.480(102) 2024/01/01 Performance Standards for Shipborne Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) Receiver Equipment
SOLAS MSC.1/Circ.1175/Rev.1 2024/01/01 Revised Guidance on Shipboard Towing and Mooring Equipment
SOLAS MSC.1/Circ.1619 2024/01/01 Guidelines on the Design of Mooring Arrangements and the Selection of Appropriate Mooring Equipment and Fittings for Safe Mooring
SOLAS MSC.502(105) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 1983 (1983 SPS Code)
SOLAS MSC.503(105) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 2008 (2008 SPS Code)
SOLAS MSC.504(105) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 1979 (1979 MODU Code)
SOLAS MSC.505(105) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Code for the Construction And Equipment Of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 1989 (1989 MODU Code)
SOLAS MSC.506(105) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODU Code)
SOLAS MSC.507(105) 2024/01/01 System Performance Standard for the Promulgation and Coordination of Maritime Safety Information Using High-Frequency Narrow-Band Direct-Printing
SOLAS MSC.508(105) 2024/01/01 Performance Standards for the Reception of Maritime Safety Information and Search and
Rescue Related Information by MF (NAVTEX) And HF
SOLAS MSC.510(105) 2024/01/01 Performance Standards for Search and Rescue Radar Transponders
SOLAS MSC.511(105) 2024/01/01 Performance Standards for Shipborne VHF Radio Installations Capable of Voice Communication and Digital Selective Calling
SOLAS MSC.512(105) 2024/01/01 Performance Standards for Shipborne MF and MF/HF Radio Installations Capable of Voice
Communication, Digital Selective Calling and Reception of Maritime Safety Information
and Search and Rescue Related Information
SOLAS MSC.513(105) 2024/01/01 Performance Standards for Inmarsat-C Ship Earth Stations Capable of Transmitting and
Receiving Direct-Printing Communications
SOLAS MSC.514(105) 2024/01/01 Guidelines for the Avoidance of False Distress Alerts
SOLAS MSC.515(105) 2024/01/01 Performance Standards for Survival Craft Portable Two-Way VHF Radiotelephone Apparatus
SOLAS MSC.516(105) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Performance Standards for Radiocommunication Equipment
(Resolution MSC.80(70))
SOLAS MSC.517(105) 2024/01/01 Performance Standards for a Shipborne Integrated Communication System (ICS) When Used in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
SOLAS MSC.188(79)/REV.1 2024/01/01 Revised Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors on Ships Subject to SOLAS
Regulations II-1/25, II-1/25-1 and XII/12
SOLAS MSC.545(107) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 1979 (1979 MODU Code)
SOLAS MSC.546(107) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 1989 (1989 MODU Code)
SOLAS MSC.547(107) 2024/01/01 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODU Code)
SOLAS MSC.188(79)/Rev.2 2024/01/01 Revised Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors on Ships Subject to SOLAS Regulations II-1/25, II-1/25-1 And XII/12
N/A A.1185(33) 2024/01/01 Procedures for Port State Control, 2023
MARPOL MEPC.386(81) N/A 2024 Guidelines as Required by Regulation 13.2.2 of MARPOL Annex VI in Respect of
Non-Identical Replacement Engines not Required to Meet the Tier III Limit
MARPOL MEPC.388(81) N/A Amendments to the 2022 Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan (SEEMP) (Resolution MEPC.346(78))
MARPOL MEPC.389(81) N/A Amendments to the 2022 Guidelines for Administration Verification of Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Data and Operational Carbon Intensity (Resolution MEPC.348(78))
MARPOL MEPC.390(81) N/A Amendments to the 2021 Guidelines on the Shaft / Engine Power Limitation System to Comply
with the EEXI Requirements and Use of a Power Reserve (Resolution MEPC.335(76)),
as Amended by Resolution MEPC.375(80))
MARPOL MEPC.391(81) N/A 2024 Guidelines on Life Cycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels (2024 LCA Guidelines)
SOLAS MSC.563(108) N/A Amendments to the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances
(Resolution MSC.81(70))
SOLAS MSC.565(108) N/A Revised Interim Recommendations for Carriage of Liquefied Hydrogen in Bulk
N/A MEPC.393(82) N/A Guidance on Best Practice on Recommendatory Goal-Based Control Measures to Reduce the Impact on the Arctic of Black Carbon Emissions from International Shipping
N/A MEPC.394(82) N/A Guidelines on Recommendatory Black Carbon Emission Measurement, Monitoring
and Reporting
MARPOL MEPC.395(82) N/A 2024 Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
N/A MEPC.396(82) N/A Designation of the Nusa Penida Islands and Gili Matra Islands in Lombok Strait as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area

Conventions Changes in 2023

2023 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
AFS MEPC.331(76) 2023/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
SOLAS MSC.483(103) 2023/01/01 Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers
STCW MSC.486(103) 2023/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
STCW MSC.487(103) 2023/01/01 Amendments to the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code)
SOLAS MSC.500(105) 2023/12/01 Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
MARPOL MEPC.344(78) 2023/11/01 Amendments to the Annex of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as Modified by the Protocol of 1978 Relating Thereto Amendments to MARPOL Annex II

2023 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
AFS MEPC.356(78) 2023/01/01 2022 Guidelines for Brief Sampling of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
AFS MEPC.357(78) 2023/01/01 2022 Guidelines for Inspection of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
AFS MEPC.358(78) 2023/01/01 2022 Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
MARPOL MEPC.1/Circ.905 2023/10/1(recommadation) Interim guidance on the use of biofuels under Regulations 26, 27, and 28 of MARPOL Annex VI (DCS and CII)
BWM MEPC.370(80) N/A Amendments to the Guidelines for Ballast Water Management and Development of Ballast Water Management Plans (G4) (Resolution MEPC.127(53))
BWM MEPC.371(80) N/A Amendments to the Guidelines for Ballast Water Exchange (G6) (Resolution MEPC.288(71))
BWM MEPC.372(80) N/A Guidelines for the Use of Electronic Record Books under the BWM Convention
MARPOL MEPC.373(80) N/A 2023 Guidelines for Thermal Waste Treatment Devices (TWTD)
MARPOL MEPC.374(80) N/A Amendments to the 2022 Guidelines on Survey and Certification of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) (Resolution MEPC.365(79))
MARPOL MEPC.375(80) N/A Amendments to the 2021 Guidelines on the Shaft/Engine Power Limitation System to Comply with the EEXI Requirements and use of a Power Reserve (Resolution MEPC.335(76))
MARPOL MEPC.376(80) N/A Guidelines on Life Cycle GHG Intensity of Marine Fuels
MARPOL MEPC.377(80) N/A 2023 IMO Strategy for the Reduction of Green House Gases from Ships
N/A MEPC.378(80) N/A 2023 Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species
HKSRC MEPC.379(80) N/A 2023 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials
N/A MEPC.548(107) N/A International Code of Safety for Diving Operations, 2023 (2023 Diving Code)

Conventions Changes in 2022

2022 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
MARPOL MEPC.324(75) 2022/04/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annexes VI
BWM MEPC.325(75) 2022/06/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004
SOLAS MSC.477(102) 2022/06/01 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
MARPOL MEPC.328(76) 2022/11/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI
MARPOL MEPC.329(76) 2022/11/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex I
MARPOL MEPC.330(76) 2022/11/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I and IV

2022 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
SOLAS MSC.471(101) 2022/07/01 Performance Standards for Float-Free Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) Operating on 406 MHz
SOLAS MSC.493(104) 2022/07/01 Amendments to the Performance Standards for Shipborne Simplified Voyage Data Recorders (S-VDRs) (Resolution MSC.163(78), as Amended)
SOLAS MSC.494(104) 2022/07/01 Amendments to the Performance Standards for Shipborne Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) (Resolution MSC.333(90))
MARPOL MEPC.340(77) 2022/06/01 2021 Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems
N/A A.1155(32) 2022/01/01 Procedures for Port State Control, 2021
N/A MSC.1/Circ.1640 2022/06/01 Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual
MARPOL MEPC.335(76) 2022/11/01 2021 Guidelines on the Shaft/Engine Power Limitation System to Comply with the EEXI Requirements and Use of a Power Reserve
MARPOL MEPC.338(76) 2022/11/01 2021 Guidelines on the Operational Carbon Intensity Reduction Factors Relative to Reference Lines (CII Reduction Factor Guidelines, G3)
MARPOL MEPC.346(78) 2022/11/01 2022 Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
MARPOL MEPC.347(78) 2022/11/01 Guidelines for the Verification and Company Audits by the Administration of Part III of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
MARPOL MEPC.348(78) 2022/11/01 2022 Guidelines for Administration Verification of Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Data and Operational Carbon Intensity
MARPOL MEPC.350(78) 2022/11/01 2022 Guidelines on the Method of Calculation of the Attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)
MARPOL MEPC.351(78) 2022/11/01 2022 Guidelines on Survey and Certification of the Attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)
MARPOL MEPC.352(78) 2022/11/01 2022 Guidelines on Operational Carbon Intensity Indicators and the Calculation Methods (CII Guidelines, G1)
MARPOL MEPC.353(78) 2022/11/01 2022 Guidelines on the Reference Lines for Use with Operational Carbon Intensity Indicators (CII Reference Lines Guidelines, G2)
MARPOL MEPC.354(78) 2022/11/01 2022 Guidelines on the Operational Carbon Intensity Rating of Ships (CII Rating Guidelines, G4)
MARPOL MEPC.355(78) 2022/11/01 2022 Interim Guidelines on Correction Factors and Voyage Adjustments for CII Calculations (CII Guidelines, G5)

Conventions Changes in 2021

2021 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
MARPOL MEPC.315(74) 2021/01/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annexes II
SOLAS
MARPOL
MSC.460(101)
MEPC.318(74)
2021/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk(IBC Code)
SOLAS MSC.461(101) 2021/01/01 Amendments to the International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011
SOLAS MSC.462(101) 2021/01/01 Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes
SOLAS
MARPOL
MSC.463(101)
MEPC.319(74)
2021/01/01 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk

2021 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
SOLAS MSC.434(98) 2021/01/01 Performance Standards for a Ship Earth Station for Use in the GMDSS
SOLAS MSC.428(98) 2021/01/01 ENCOURAGES Administrations to ensure that cyber risks are appropriately addressed in safety management systems no later than the first annual verification of the company's Document of Compliance after 1 January 2021;
STCW MSC.478(102) 2021/01/01 Amendments to Part B of the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code
SOLAS MSC.1/Circ.1430/Rev.2 2021/01/01 Revised Guidelines for the Design and Approval of Fixed Water-Based Fire-Fighting Systems for Ro-Ro Spaces and Special Category Spaces

Conventions Changes in 2020

2020 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
SOLAS MSC.402(96) 2020/01/01 Requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear
SOLAS MSC.403(96) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems(FSS Code)
SOLAS MSC.404(96) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
SOLAS MSC.409(97) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
SOLAS MSC.410(97) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems(FSS Code)
SOLAS MSC.411(97) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)
SOLAS MSC.413(97)
MSC.414(97)
MSC.415(97)
2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Code on Intact Stability ( IS Code)
SOLAS MSC.421(98) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
SOLAS MSC.422(98) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases Or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels(IGF Code)
SOLAS MSC.423(98)
MSC.424(98)
2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft (HSC Code)
SOLAS MSC.425(98) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code(LSA Code)
SOLAS MSC.436(99) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
SOLAS MSC.437(97) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code)
SOLAS MSC.438(99)
MSC.439(99)
2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft (HSC Code)
SOLAS
MARPOL
MSC.440(99)
MEPC.302(72)
2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code)
SOLAS MSC.441(99) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)
SOLAS MSC.442(99) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
SOLAS MSC.443(99)
MSC.444(99)
2020/01/01 Amendments to the International Code on Intact Stability ( IS Code)
SOLAS
MARPOL
MSC.446(99)
MEPC.303(72)
2020/01/01 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code)
SOLAS MSC.447(99) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (GC Code)
MARPOL MEPC.280(70) 2020/01/01 Limit for sulphur content of ships' fuel oil (0.50%)
MLC ILC(107th), 2018 2020/12/26 Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006(MLC)
MARPOL MEPC.305(73) 2020/03/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI
MARPOL MEPC.314(74) 2020/10/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annexes I, II and V
MARPOL MEPC.316(74) 2020/10/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annexes VI
MARPOL MEPC.317(74) 2020/10/01 Amendments to NOx Technical Code

2020 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
SOLAS MSC.407(96) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODU Code)
SOLAS MSC.435(98) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (2009 MODU Code)
SOLAS MSC.427(98) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances
SOLAS MSC.445(99) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 2008 (2008 SPS Code)
SOLAS MSC.449(99) 2020/07/01 Performance Standards for Shipborne Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) Receiver Equipment
SOLAS MSC.452(99) 2020/07/01 Amendments to the Revised Performance Standards for Integrated Navigation Systems (INS)
SOLAS MSC.453(100) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships(SPS Code)
SOLAS MSC.454(100) 2020/01/01 Revised Guidelines for Verification of Conformity with Goal-Based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers
SOLAS MSC.464(101) 2020/01/01 Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships(SPS Code)

Conventions Changes in 2019

2019 Table 1 : International conventions and mandatory codes

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
MLC ILC(105th), 2016 2019/01/08 Amendments of 2016 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
SOLAS MSC.426(98) 2019/01/01 Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes
MARPOL MEPC.286(71) 2019/01/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI
MARPOL MEPC.301(72) 2019/09/01 Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI
BWM MEPC.296(72)
MEPC.297(72)
MEPC.298(72)
MEPC.299(72)
MEPC.300(72)
2019/10/13 Amendments to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004
STCW MSC.455(100) 2019/01/01 Amendments to the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code)

2019 Table 2 : Technical provisions and documents that are commonly used

Convention Resolution No. Applicable Date Description
SOLAS MSC.431(98) 2019/07/01 Amendments to the Revised Performance Standards for Enhanced Group Call (EGC) Equipment
SOLAS A.1116(30) 2019/01/01 Escape Route Signs and Equipment Location Markings
MARPOL MEPC.307(73) 2019/06/01 2018 Guidelines for the Discharge of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Bleed-Off Water