REGULATION news


Regulations 2, 14 and Appendix I has been revised to bring clarity to the definition of gas fuels as well as stating that the onboard sampling points do not apply to gas/low flashpoint fuels.


Regulation 18 has been revised to include gas/low flashpoint fuels into the bunker delivery note (BDN) requirements. Vessels operating on gas/low flashpoint fuels should ensure the BDN received includes all required information as per Appendix V of MARPOL Annex VI.


Regulation 13.2.2 clarifies that replacing a steam engine with a diesel engine is considered a major conversion. Replacement engines must comply with Regulation 13 for Nitrogen Oxides. In the event that a Tier III engine is not possible, a Tier II engine can be used in line with resolution MEPC.396(81). The flag administration must report this to the IMO.


Regulation 27 – Amendments to this regulation allow the IMO to share ships fuel oil consumption data with analytical consultancies and research entities with the companies consent under strict confidentiality. Additionally, Appendix IX has been updated for the information to be submitted to the IMO. This allows


Isle of Man: Key changes to marine casualty reporting


The Isle of Man Ship Registry has issued Manx Shipping Notice 003 (Rev. 2) on December 20, 2024, to provide guidance on the reporting and investigation of marine casualties, accidents, and incidents. This notice is crucial for operators to ensure compliance with both the IMO Casualty Investigation Code and the Isle of Man’s Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2001, which apply the Casualty Code within the Isle of Man. The regulations were created before the IMO Casualty Code and contain some differences that operators should be aware of. The new requirements became effective from 1 January 2025.


Read the Shipping Notice at https://bit.ly/4h0IYx7.


AMSA update on weathertight and watertight integrity standard


The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has extended the deadline for vessels to comply with National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part 2 standard for weathertight and watertight integrity.


From 1 September 2025, the NSCV C2 will become mandatory for all new domestic commercial vessels that have a requirement to comply with Marine Order 503.


This standard aims to enhance safety by setting out clear standards for maintaining weathertight and watertight integrity. The date has been extended to provide industry additional time to transition to the standard.


Read the standard: NSCV C2 – weathertight and watertight integrity at https://bit.ly/414NF3w. Read the PDF at https://bit.ly/3YS6F2U.


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for further granularity regarding fuel consumption and voyage data. Vessels over 5000GT should ensure their SEEMP Part II, for data collection, is modified to meet the new updates.


Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling The Hong Kong Convention is aimed at ensuring ships, at the end of their operational lifespan, are recycled in an environmentally friendly and safe way. The convention was adopted in 2009 and will come into force on 26th June 2025. This applies for all ships over 500GT, which fly the flag of a party to the convention or operate under the authority of a flag which is party to the convention.


Vessels are required to have an inventory of hazardous materials, guidance on this can be found in IMO MEPC.379(80) at https://bit.ly/3CC2wZq. Furthermore, surveys are to be carried out, initially and throughout the vessel’s lifetime, to verify the inventory of the hazardous materials as per MEPC.222(64). Once a vessel is at the end of its lifetime, the ship recycling facility is to prepare a Ship Recycling Plan which must be specific for each vessel. For guidance see https://bit.ly/3OhXQdy.


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