BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Palau Ship Registry - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Palau Ship Registry X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.palaureg.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Palau Ship Registry REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050722 CREATED:20250526T095532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T095532Z UID:15994-1767225600-1767311999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:SOLAS Chapter II-1 MSC.532(107) DESCRIPTION:All ships \nAmendments to SOLAS chapter II-1 lifting appliances and anchor handling winches \nThe SOLAS regulations require new lifting appliances to be designed\, constructed and installed in accordance with the requirements of a classification society which has been recognized be the flag Administration. Anchor handling winches will have to meet the requirements of the flag Administration for design\, construction\, and installation. SOLAS will also require all lifting appliances and anchor handling winches to be operationally tested\, thoroughly examined URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/solas-chapter-ii-1-msc-532107/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002 DTSTAMP:20260417T050722 CREATED:20250526T095222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T095222Z UID:15991-1759276800-1759363199@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:BWM Convention MEPC.383(81) DESCRIPTION:All ships \nAmendments to regulations A-1 and B-2 of the BWM Convention on the use of electronic record books \nThese amendments allow the Ballast Water Record Book to be electronic and ensure a harmonised approach with the MARPOL Annexes and the NOx Technical Code. Members opting to use electronic record books to comply with the ballast water management convention are recommended to refer to the Guidelines for the use of electronic record books under the BWM Convention (MEPC.372(80)) URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/bwm-convention-mepc-38381/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802 DTSTAMP:20260417T050722 CREATED:20250526T095028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T095238Z UID:15988-1754006400-1754092799@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:MARPOL Annex VI MEPC.385(81) DESCRIPTION:All ships \nAmendments to MARPOL Annex VI (Low-Flashpoint Fuels and Other Fuel Oil Related Issues\, Marine Diesel Engine Replacing Steam System\, Accessibility and Inclusion of Data on Transport Work and Enhanced Granularity in the IMO Ship Fuel Consumption Database (IMO DCS)) \nAmendments to Regulations 2\, 14 and Appendix I of MARPOL Annex VI revise the definition of gas fuels to align with the IGF Code and clarify that the in-use/onboard sampling points shall not apply to gas/low-flashpoint fuels. Furthermore\, Regulation 18 is amended to apply bunker delivery note (BDN) requirements to gas/low-flashpoint fuels. Members with ships using gas or low-flashpoint fuels are recommended to ensure that the minimum information is included in the BDN.\nAmendments to Regulation 13.2.2 of MARPOL Annex VI clarify that replacing a steam system with a diesel engine is considered a major conversion\, rather than a minor modification. Where a Tier III engine would be required and a Tier II engine is permitted for installation as a replacement\, the flag Administration must report this to the IMO.\nAmendments to Regulation 27 of MARPOL Annex VI allow IMO to share ship’s fuel oil consumption data with analytical consultancies and research entities\, under strict confidentiality and with the company’s consent\, in a non-anonymized form URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/marpol-annex-vi-mepc-38581/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20250312T124144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T124144Z UID:15832-1750896000-1750982399@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:Hong Kong Convention DESCRIPTION:All ships >500gt on international voyages \nHong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships\, 2009 \nThe 2009 IMO Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) will enter into force on 26 June 2025\, following the fulfilment of the ratification criteria in June 2023. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/hong-kong-convention/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20250312T124028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T124028Z UID:15830-1746057600-1746143999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:MARPOL Annex VI MEPC.361(79) DESCRIPTION:All ships \nAmendment to MARPOL Annex VI\, Regulation 14\, and Appendix VII on Mediterranean Sea ECA \nSince 1 May 2024\, the Mediterranean Sea has been designated as an Emission Control Area (ECA) for sulphur oxides (SOx) and particular matter (PM); however\, these requirements will take effect from 1 May 2025 and then onwards it will be mandatory for ships to either use fuel oil with a sulphur content of 0.10% m/m or utilize an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) while sailing through the Mediterranean Sea ECA. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/marpol-annex-vi-mepc-36179-2/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250202 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T093607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T093607Z UID:14971-1738368000-1738454399@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:BWM Convention MEPC.369(80) DESCRIPTION:All ships ≥400gt \nAmendments to Appendix II of the Ballast Water Management Convention (Form of Ballast Water Record Book) \nMEPC adopted amendment to Appendix II of the BWM Convention updating the existing version of the BWRB\, including additional information on entries to be included in the BWRB and an updated BWRB page. \n(Applies on international voyages and calling at ports other than those ports under the jurisdiction of the Administration of the ship. This excludes floating platforms\, FSUs and FPSOs.) URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/bwm-convention-mepc-36980/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20250312T123449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T123528Z UID:15823-1735689600-1735775999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:MARPOL Annex V MEPC.382(80) DESCRIPTION:All ships \nAmendments to MARPOL Annex V\, Regulation 6\, on the establishment of the Red Sea as Special Areas \nThe Red Sea area was recognized as a Special Area under Annex V (regulation 1.14.4) of MARPOL. However\, for the ‘Special Area’ status to be effective\, adequate reception facilities had to be provided in the relevant ports of the coastal State Parties.\nAt MEPC-80\, the special area status was confirmed based on information about the necessary reception facilities for MARPOL Annex V wastes and residues at all ports and terminals in the region.\nMembers with ships transiting through the Red Sea area are advised that the discharge of garbage into the sea shall only be permitted while the ship is enroute and in accordance with Regulation 6 (Discharge of garbage within special areas) of MARPOL Annex V. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/marpol-annex-v-mepc-38280/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20250312T123748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T123748Z UID:15827-1735689600-1735775999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:IMSBC code MSC.539(107) DESCRIPTION:New and existing bulk carriers \nIMSBC code amendments (07-23) \nUpdates to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) code\, which has been applicable on a voluntary basis since 1 January 2024\, will enter into force on 1 January 2025. These include\, but are not limited to\, the following changes:\n• The shippers are now required to declare the ‘bulk density’ of cargo\, as required by SOLAS regulation XII/10\n• Appendix 1 (individual schedule of solid bulk cargoes) has been amended (New cargo entries\, cargoes have been deleted\, etc.)\n• Appendix 3 (list of non-cohesive cargoes) has been amended to include new cargoes\nThe list of Solid Bulk Cargoes for which a Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System may be exempted has been updated URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/imsbc-code-msc-539107/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T093424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T093424Z UID:14969-1735689600-1735775999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:MARPOL Annex I MEPC.381(80) DESCRIPTION:All ships \nEstablishment of the date on which regulations 15.3\, 15.5\, and 34.3 to 34.5 of MARPOL Annex I\, in respect of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Special Areas\, shall take effect \nAny vessel transiting through the Red Sea area (i.e. the Red Sea proper including the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba bounded at the south by the rhumb line between Ras si Ane (12° 28.5’ N\, 43° 19.6’ E) and Husn Murad (12° 40.4’ N\, 43° 30.2’ E))\, and the Gulf of Aden area (the Gulf of Aden area means that part of the Gulf of Aden between the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea bounded to the west by the rhumb line between Ras si Ane (12° 28.5’ N\, 43° 19.6’ E) and Husn Murad (12° 40.4’ N\, 043° 30’.2 E) and to the east by the rhumb line between Ras Asir (11°50’ N\, 051°16’.9 E) and the Ras Fartak (15°35’ N\, 052°13’.8 E)) will have to comply with the discharge requirements of MARPOL Annex V regulations 15.3\, 15.5\, 34.3\, 34.4 and 34.5\, form 1 January 2025. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/marpol-annex-i-mepc-38180/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T093118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T093118Z UID:14966-1735689600-1735775999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:STCW Code MSC.541(107) DESCRIPTION:All ships \nAmendments to part A of the STCW Code – (section A-1-2) – Electronic seafarers’ certificates \nThis amendment provides the minimum information to be included on seafarers’ certificates\, and how\, in any format. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/stcw-code-msc-541107/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T092940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T092940Z UID:14964-1735689600-1735775999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:STCW Code MSC.540(107) DESCRIPTION:All ships \nAmendments to STCW Regulations I/1 and I/2 – Electronic seafarers’ certificates \nThe amendment allows seafarers’ certification to be in an electronic form\, provided minimum information is available to the Administration\, in accordance with the STCW Code. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/stcw-code-msc-540107/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240920 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20230911T142938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T080949Z UID:14196-1726617600-1726790399@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:Saudi Maritime Congress 2024 | PISR Stand No. F44 DESCRIPTION:Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) is ready to set sail for an incredible voyage to the upcoming Saudi Maritime Congress. \nThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is the perfect place for a vibrant and polylectic maritime dialogue and offers great opportunities for maritime stakeholders to connect\, collaborate\, and contribute to the evolving maritime industry. \nBe sure to visit our booth No. F44 and connect with our team. \n🗓️ Save the Date: 18-19 September 2024\n📍 Location: Dhahran Expo\, KSA\n🔗 Learn more \n\n\n \n \n Book a meeting with a representative of PISR\n Submit the below form and our team will contact you shortly to arrange a meeting \n \n \n Full Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Company(Required)Position(Required)Date of Meeting(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Preferred Time(Required)\n \n Hours\n \n \n :\n \n Minutes\n \n \n \n \n \n AM\n PM\n \n AM/PM \n \n CommentsPlease let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for us? Ask away. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/saudi-maritime-congress/ LOCATION:Dhahran Expo\, 4344 Exhibition Rd\, Dammam\, Al Saif\, 34213\, Saudi Arabia CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.palaureg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Palau-48.png ORGANIZER;CN="Seatrade Maritime Events":MAILTO:seatrademaritime@informa.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240702 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T092554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T092554Z UID:14962-1719792000-1719878399@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:IBC Code MEPC.345(78) DESCRIPTION:All ships \nAmendments to the 1988 Load Line Convention; the IBC Code regarding watertight doors \nThese amendments align the requirements with respect to doors in watertight bulkheads with that of the SOLAS Convention and allow for hinged watertight doors where previously the regulations only included remotely operated sliding watertight doors: \n• Amendments to the IBC Code: Chapter 2 paragraph 2.9.2.1 URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/ibc-code-mepc-34578/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240702 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T092351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T092351Z UID:14960-1719792000-1719878399@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:ESP Code MSC.525(106) DESCRIPTION:Bulk Carriers with single and double side skin construction \nAmendments to the 2011 Enhanced Survey Programme \n\nThe criteria to require examination of WBTs annually is changed from “if the coating is POOR” to “if the coating is less than GOOD”.\nThe requirements for examining ballast tanks and void spaces bounding cargo holds have been separated. More evidence on corrosion is necessary before imposing more stringent inspections for void spaces with different types of coatings.\nIntroduction of examination requirements to double-sided void spaces on bulk carriers exceeding 20 years of age and more than 150m in length which are to be examined annually if the coating is found in “POOR” condition.\nClarification that the ESP Code does not apply to oil tankers carrying oil in independent tanks which are not part of ship’s hull.\nChanges to the extent of tank pressure testing at renewal surveys on oil tankers.\n\n  URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/esp-code-msc-525106/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240702 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T092045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T092045Z UID:14958-1719792000-1719878399@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:SOLAS XV MSC.527(106) MSC.521(106) DESCRIPTION:All new cargo and high-speed craft ≥500gt\, constructed on or after 1 July 2024 & carry more than 12 industrial personnel \nNew SOLAS Chapter XV – Safety Measures for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel & associated International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) \nThe New SOLAS Chapter XV and the IP Code has an entry into force date of 1 July 2024\, until then\, Interim Recommendations on the Safe Carriage of more than 12 Industrial Personnel on Board Vessels Engaged on International Voyages\, as outlined in resolution MSC.418(97)\, may be applied. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/solas-xv-msc-527106-msc-521106/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T091738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T091738Z UID:14956-1714521600-1714607999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:MARPOL Annexes I & II MEPC.359(79) DESCRIPTION:All Oil tankers ≥ 150GT \nAmendments to MARPOL Annex I – Appendix II (Form of IOPP Certificate and Supplements) \nThe tile of Section 5 has been updated within Form B of the Supplement to the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP) under MARPOL Annex I- Appendix II to include regulations 21 and 22. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/marpol-annexes-i-ii-mepc-35979/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T091510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T091510Z UID:14953-1714521600-1714607999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:MARPOL Annexes I\, II\, IV\, V & VI MEPC.359(79) MEPC.360(79) MEPC.362(79) DESCRIPTION:States \nAmendments to MARPOL Annexes I\, II\, IV\, V & VI to allow States with ports in the Arctic region to enter into regional arrangements for port reception facilities \nThese amendments add States\, the coastline of which border Arctic waters (as defined in the Polar Code)\, to the list of States which may develop regional waste reception facilities due to their unique circumstances. Only those port waste reception facilities within Arctic waters may be covered by new regional arrangements. Regional arrangements will be covered by the amended 2012 Guidelines for the Development of a Regional Reception Facilities Plan (Resolution MEPC.221(63)). This covers oil\, noxious liquid substances\, sewage\, garbage\, or air pollution waste. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/marpol-annexes-i-ii-iv-v-vi-mepc-35979-mepc-36079-mepc-36279/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T091308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T091308Z UID:14950-1714521600-1714607999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:MARPOL Annex VI MEPC.361(79) DESCRIPTION:All ships \nAmendments to MARPOL Annex VI – Regulation 14 and Appendix VII – Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) for Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Particulate Matter \nThe proposed regulation will include the Mediterranean Sea as an Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter. \nFrom 1 May 2025 all ships operating in the Mediterranean SOx ECA will: \n\nnot be able to use fuel oil onboard with a sulphur content exceeding 0.10% m/m.\nbe required to ensure the 0.10% m/m fuel oil sulphur content limit is documented by the supplier.\n\n3. must carry a written procedure detailing how the fuel changeover is to be carried out (only applicable if using separate fuels to comply with the requirement in point 1 above). URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/marpol-annex-vi-mepc-36179/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T090753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T115109Z UID:14946-1714521600-1714607999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:MARPOL Annex VI MEPC.362(79) DESCRIPTION:All ships ≥400gt including every fixed or floating drilling rig or other platform \nAmendments to MARPOL Annex VI\, Appendix V – Information to be included in the bunker delivery note (Regulation 18.5) \nA new item is added to the BDN – “The flashpoint (°C)specified in accordance with standards acceptable to the Organisation* or a statement that flashpoint has been measured at or above 70°C* ” with a reference note that says ” * ISO 2719:2016\, Determination of flash point – Pensky-Martens closed cup method\, Procedure A (for Distillate Fuels) or Procedure B (for Residual Fuels).”\nFuel suppliers: Will need to ensure that the BDNs are consistent with revised requirements of flashpoint\, and they have the necessary information on the fuel to show compliance against the revised requirements.\nShip operators: Will need to ensure that the BDNs provided by fuel suppliers comply with the revised requirements. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/marpol-annex-vi-mepc-36279-2/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T090541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T090541Z UID:14944-1714521600-1714607999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:MARPOL Annex VI MEPC.362(79) DESCRIPTION:All ships ≥5000gt (except those identified under MARPOL Regulation 19.2) \nAmendments to MARPOL Annex VI\, Appendix IX – Information to be submitted to the IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database (Regulation 27) \nMARPOL Annex VI\, Appendix IX is updated to include information on attained EEXI and EEDI and relevant information on carbon intensity for ships required to comply with MARPOL Regulation 28 URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/marpol-annex-vi-mepc-36279/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20240430T090240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T090240Z UID:14942-1714521600-1714607999@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:MARPOL Annex V MEPC.360(79) DESCRIPTION:All ships ≥100gt & all fixed and floating platforms \nAmendments to MARPOL Annex V – Garbage Record Book \nThe amendments mean that vessels of 100 GT and above will now require to keep a Garbage Record book onboard URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/marpol-annex-v-mepc-36079/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20231025T094408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T094408Z UID:14424-1704067200-1704153599@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:IMDG Code MSC.501(105) DESCRIPTION:Ships carrying cargoes subject to the requirements of IMDG Code \n01/01/2024 (with voluntary early application from 1 January 2023) \nAmendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (41-22) \nIn addition to the regular updates to classification\, segregation\, packing and marking of dangerous goods\, the Amendment 41-22 includes (but is not limited to): \n\nClarification on 5.1.2.1 with regard to the fact that class 7 goods may need to be marked with a different label in addition to ‘OVERPACK’.\nNew definition for ‘pressure receptacle shell’.\nNew entry for Electrical resistance (1.2.2.1) (Electrical resistance Ω (ohm) – 1 Ω = 1 kg ⋅ m2 ⋅ s −3 ⋅ A −2).\nThe addition of a telephone number to the Lithium battery mark.\nA new chapter regarding ‘Portable tanks with shells made of fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) materials’.\n\n• Deletion of ‘special stowage’ from note 1 in 7.2.7.1.4 as it is no longer applicable. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/imdg-code-msc-501105/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20231025T093825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T093825Z UID:14422-1704067200-1704153599@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:IGF Code MSC.475(102) DESCRIPTION:New ships constructed on or after 1 January 2024 that use low-flashpoint fuels \nAmendment to the IGF Code with a new paragraph 11.8 concerning the regulation for fuel preparation room fire-extinguishing systems \nA new requirement is added for fixed fire extinguishing systems in fuel preparation rooms containing pumps\, compressors or other potential ignition sources for compliance with the provisions of SOLAS regulation II-2/10.4.1.1\, taking into account the necessary concentrations/application rate required for extinguishing gas fires. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/igf-code-msc-475102-2/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20231025T093631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T093631Z UID:14420-1704067200-1704153599@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:IGF Code MSC.475(102) DESCRIPTION:All ships which the IGF Code applies \nAmendment to the IGF Code paragraph 6.7.1.1 concerning the regulation for pressure relief system \nThe amended text removes tank cofferdams from the spaces required to have a pressure relief system. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/igf-code-msc-475102/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20231025T092726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T092726Z UID:14418-1704067200-1704153599@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:CLL\, IGC & MARPOL Annex I MSC.491(104) (Load Lines) MSC.492(104) (IGC Code) MEPC.343(78) MARPOL Annex I DESCRIPTION:All ships \nAmendments to the 1988 Load Line Convention; the IBC and IGC Codes and MARPOL Annex I regarding watertight doors on cargo ships \nThese amendments align the requirements with respect to doors in watertight bulkheads with that of the SOLAS Convention and allow for hinged watertight doors where previously the regulations only included remotely operated sliding watertight doors: \n\nAmendments to the 1988 Load Line Protocol: regulation 27 (13)(a)\nAmendments to MARPOL Annex I\n\n• Amendments to the IGC Code: Chapter 2 paragraph 2.7.1.1 URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/cll-igc-marpol-annex-i-msc-491104-load-lines-msc-492104-igc-code-mepc-34378-marpol-annex-i/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20231025T092521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T092521Z UID:14416-1704067200-1704153599@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:IGF Code MSC. 458(101) DESCRIPTION:Ships constructed or converted to use gas as fuel on or after 1 January \nAmendments to the IGF Code (Various – including definitions\, probability index fv\, loading limit\, fuel distribution\, internal combustion engines\, fuel containment system\, type C tanks) \nThe amendments to parts A and A-1 of the IGF Code amend: \n\nThe definition of the probability index fv in order to align it with SOLAS;\nThe conditions for allowing fuel tank loading limits higher than calculated based on the tank insulation and the probability of an external fire heating the tank contents up;\nRequirements for fuel distribution outside of machinery spaces including secondary enclosures for gas fuel pipes;\nExplosion relief systems and designed accommodation of overpressure for internal combustion engines; and\n\n• Fire protection requirements for the separation of fuel containment systems from other spaces\, and for type C fuel storage hold spaces. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/igf-code-msc-458101/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20231025T092333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T092347Z UID:14412-1704067200-1704153599@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:IGC Code MSC.475(102) MSC.476(102) DESCRIPTION:Ships which are subject to the IGC and IGF Codes \nAmendments to IGC code (Paragraph 6.5.3.5) & IGF Code (Paragraph 16.3.3.5) on the use of materials such as aluminium alloys – Welding of metallic materials and non-destructive testing for the fuel containment system \nParagraph 6.5.3.5 of the IGC Code and paragraph 16.3.3.5 of the IGF Code are amended to read: \n“.1 —> tensile tests: cross-weld tensile strength shall not be less than the specified minimum tensile strength for the appropriate parent materials. For materials such as aluminium alloys\, reference shall be made to 4.18.1.3 with regard to the requirements for weld metal strength of under-matched welds (where the weld metal has a lower tensile strength than the parent metal). In every case\, the position of fracture shall be recorded for information;”. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/igc-code-msc-475102-msc-476102/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20231025T092141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T092141Z UID:14410-1704067200-1704153599@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:LSA Code MSC.459(101) DESCRIPTION:Rescue boats installed on board on or after 1 January 2024 \nAmendments to the LSA Code paragraph 6.1.1.3 – to allow the use of hand-operated mechanisms for the launching of rescue boats \nThe amendments allow hand-operated mechanisms for launching rescue boats on cargo ships equipped with a rescue boat which is not one of the ship’s survival craft and has a mass of not more than 700 kg in the fully equipped condition\, with an engine\, but without the crew. It includes the means of embarkation for the crew and an additional requirement for means to bring the rescue boat against the ship’s side and holding it alongside so that persons can be safely embarked URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/lsa-code-msc-459101-2/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20231025T091552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T091552Z UID:14408-1704067200-1704153599@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:LSA Code MSC.459(101) DESCRIPTION:Lifeboats with two independent propulsion systems \nAmendments to LSA Code Paragraph 4.4.8.1 concerning the exemption of the requirement for buoyant oars in lifeboats with two independent propulsion systems \nThe amended text allows that\, for a lifeboat that is equipped with two independent propulsion systems\, there is no longer any requirement to carry buoyant oars. \nThis amendment is only applicable to lifeboats with two independent propulsion systems and revokes MSC.1/Circ.1597. It will enter into force 1 January 2024. Until then MSC.1/Circ.1597 remains extant URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/lsa-code-msc-459101/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20260417T050723 CREATED:20231025T090820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T090820Z UID:14406-1704067200-1704153599@www.palaureg.com SUMMARY:FSS Code MSC.484(103) DESCRIPTION:New cargo ships ≥500gt & passenger ships SOLAS Chapter II-2 applies \nAmendments to Chapter 9 of the FSS Code \nAmendments to the FSS Code chapter 9 to add a new paragraph 2.1.8 have been agreed: \n“2.1.8 In cargo ships and in passenger ship cabin balconies\, where an individually identifiable system is fitted\, notwithstanding the provisions in paragraph 2.1.6.1\, isolator modules need not be provided at each fire detector if the system is arranged in such a way that the number and location of individually identifiable fire detectors rendered ineffective due to a fault would not be larger than an equivalent section in a section identifiable system\, arranged in accordance with paragraph 2.4.1.”. URL:https://www.palaureg.com/event/fss-code-msc-484103/ CATEGORIES:Regulatory Updates END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR