Resolution
MSC.216(82)
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE
AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED
(adopted on 8 December 2006)
THE
MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE,
RECALLING
Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization
concerning the functions of the Committee,
RECALLING
FURTHER article VIII(b) of the International Convention for the Safety of Life
at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"),
concerning the amendment procedure applicable to the Annex to the Convention,
other than to the provisions of chapter I thereof,
HAVING
CONSIDERED, at its eighty-second session, amendments to the Convention,
proposed and circulated in accordance with article VIII(b)(i) thereof,
1.
ADOPTS, in accordance with article VIII(b)(iv) of the Convention, amendments to
the Convention, the text of which is set out in Annexes 1, 2 and 3 to the
present resolution;
2.
DETERMINES, in accordance with article VIII(b)(vi)(2)(bb) of the Convention,
that:
(a) the said
amendments, set out in Annex 1, shall be deemed to have been accepted on 1
January 2008;
(b) the said
amendments, set out in Annex 2, shall be deemed to have been accepted on 1 July
2008; and
(c) the said
amendments, set out in Annex 3, shall be deemed to have been accepted on 1
January 2010,
unless,
prior to those dates, more than one third of the Contracting Governments to the
Convention or Contracting Governments the combined merchant fleets of which
constitute not less than 50% of the gross tonnage of the world's merchant
fleet, have notified their objections to the amendments;
3.
INVITES SOLAS Contracting Governments to note that, in accordance with article
VIII(b)(vii)(2) of the Convention:
(a) the
amendments, set out in Annex 1, shall enter into force on 1 July 2008;
(b) the
amendments, set out in Annex 2, shall enter into force on 1 January 2009; and
(c) the
amendments, set out in Annex 3, shall enter into force on 1 July 2010, upon
their acceptance in accordance with paragraph 2 above;
4.
REQUESTS the Secretary-General, in conformity with article VIII(b)(v) of the
Convention, to transmit certified copies of the present resolution and the text
of the amendments contained in Annexes 1, 2 and 3 to all Contracting
Governments to the Convention;
5.
FURTHER REQUESTS the Secretary-General to transmit copies of this resolution
and its Annexes 1, 2 and 3 to Members of the Organization, which are not
Contracting Governments to the Convention.
Annex 1.
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974,
AS AMENDED
CHAPTER II-l.
CONSTRUCTION - STRUCTURE, SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY, MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATIONS
Regulation 3-2.
Corrosion prevention of seawater ballast tanks in oil tankers and bulk carriers
1.
The existing text and the heading of regulation 3-2 are replaced by the
following:
"Protective
coatings of dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and
double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers
1. Paragraphs 2 and 4 of this regulation shall apply to ships of
not less than 500 gross tonnage:
.1
for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2008; or
.2
in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid or which are
at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2009; or
.3
the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2012.
2. All dedicated seawater ballast tanks arranged in ships and
double-side skin spaces arranged in bulk carriers of 150 m in length and
upwards shall be coated during construction in accordance with the Performance
standard for protective coatings for dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all
types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers, adopted by the
Maritime Safety Committee by resolution MSC.215(82), as may be amended by the
Organization, provided that such amendments are adopted, brought into force and
take effect in accordance with the provisions of article VIII of the present
Convention concerning the amendment procedures applicable to the Annex other
than chapter I.
3. All dedicated seawater ballast tanks arranged in oil tankers
and bulk carriers constructed on or after 1 July 1998, for which paragraph 2 is
not applicable, shall comply with the requirements of regulation II-1/3-2 adopted
by resolution MSC.47(66).
4. Maintenance of the protective coating system shall be included
in the overall ship's maintenance scheme. The effectiveness of the protective
coating system shall be verified during the life of a ship by the Administration
or an organization recognized by the Administration, based on the guidelines
developed by the Organization.*"
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* Refer to the
guidelines to be developed by the Organization.
CHAPTER II-2.
CONSTRUCTION - FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE EXTINCTION
2.
In paragraph 2.2.3, the second occurrence of the word "and" is
deleted.
3.
In paragraph 2.2.4, "." is replaced by ";
and".
4.
In paragraph 2.2, the following new subparagraph .5 is added after the existing
subparagraph .4:
".5
regulations 5.3.1.3.2 and 5.3.4 to passenger ships not later than the date of
the first survey after 1 July 2008."
5.
The following new paragraph 53 is added after the existing paragraph 52:
"53.
Cabin balcony is an open deck space which is provided for the exclusive use of
the occupants of a single cabin and has direct access from such a cabin."
Regulation 4.
Probability of ignition
6.
The following text is added at the end of paragraph 5.2.3:
"except
that "A-0" class standard is acceptable for windows and sidescuttles
outside the limit specified in regulation 9.2.4.2.5."
7.
In paragraph 4.4, the words "or if applied on
cabin balconies of passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2008,"
are added between the words "stations" and "shall".
Regulation 5.
Fire growth potential
8.
In paragraph 3.1.2.1, the last sentence is deleted.
9.
The following new paragraph 3.1.3 is inserted:
"3.1.3 Partial bulkheads and decks on passenger ships
3.1.3.1
Partial bulkheads or decks used to subdivide a space for utility or artistic
treatment shall be of non-combustible materials.
3.1.3.2
Linings, ceilings and partial bulkheads or decks used to screen or to separate
adjacent cabin balconies shall be of non-combustible materials. Cabin balconies
on passenger ships constructed before 1 July 2008 shall comply with the
requirements of this paragraph by the first survey after 1 July 2008."
10.
In the first sentence of paragraph 3.2.1.1, the words "and cabin balconies" are added between the
words "spaces" and "which", and the following new sentence
is added at the end of the paragraph:
"However,
the provisions of paragraph 3.2.3 need not be applied to cabin balconies."
11.
The following new subparagraph .3 is added to the existing paragraph 3.2.4.1:
".3
exposed surfaces of cabin balconies, except for natural hard wood decking
systems."
12.
The following new paragraph 3.4 is added after the existing paragraph 3.3:
"3.4
Furniture and furnishings on cabin balconies of passenger ships
On
passenger ships, furniture and furnishings on cabin balconies shall comply with
regulations 3.40.1, 3.40.2, 3.40.3, 3.40.6 and 3.40.7 unless such balconies are
protected by a fixed pressure water-spraying and fixed fire detection and fire
alarm systems complying with regulations 7.10 and 10.6.1.3. Passenger ships
constructed before 1 July 2008 shall comply with the requirements of this
paragraph by the first survey after 1 July 2008."
Regulation 6.
Smoke generation potential and toxicity
13.
The existing paragraph 2 is renumbered as paragraph 2.1.
14.
The following new paragraph 2.2 is added after the renumbered paragraph 2.1:
"2.2
On passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2008, paints, varnishes and
other finishes used on exposed surfaces of cabin balconies, excluding natural
hard wood decking systems, shall not be capable of producing excessive
quantities of smoke and toxic products, this being determined in accordance
with the Fire Test Procedures Code."
15.
The existing paragraph 3 is renumbered as paragraph 3.1.
16.
The following new paragraph 3.2 is added after the renumbered paragraph 3.1:
"3.2
On passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2008, primary deck coverings
on cabin balconies shall not give rise to smoke, toxic or explosive hazards at
elevated temperatures, this being determined in accordance with the Fire Test
Procedures Code."
Regulation 7.
Detection and alarm
17.
The following new paragraph 10 is added after the existing paragraph 9.4:
"10. Protection of cabin balconies
on passenger ships
A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system complying with the
provisions of the Fire Safety Systems Code shall be installed on cabin
balconies of ships to which regulation 5.3.4 applies, when furniture and furnishings
on such balconies are not as defined in regulations 3.40.1, 3.40.2, 3.40.3,
3.40.6 and 3.40.7."
Regulation 9.
Containment of fire
18.
The following new paragraph 2.2.6 is added after the existing paragraph
2.2.5.2:
"2.2.6
Arrangement of cabin balconies
On
passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2008, non-load bearing partial
bulkheads which separate adjacent cabin balconies shall be capable of being
opened by the crew from each side for the purpose of fighting fires."
19.
The heading of paragraph 6.1 is replaced by the following: "6.1 Sprinkler and water spray systems in passenger ships"
20.
The following new paragraph 6.1.3 is added after the existing paragraph 6.1.2:
"6.1.3
A fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing system complying with the
provisions of the Fire Safety Systems Code shall be installed on cabin
balconies of ships to which regulation 5.3.4 applies, where furniture and
furnishings on such balconies are not as defined in regulations 3.40.1, 3.40.2,
3.40.3, 3.40.6 and 3.40.7."
CHAPTER III.
LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS
21.
Paragraph 4.3 is replaced by the following:
"4.3
The general emergency alarm system shall be audible throughout all the accommodation
and normal crew working spaces. On passenger ships, the system shall also be
audible on all open decks."
Regulation 11.
Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements
22.
In the first sentence of paragraph 7, the word "unfavourable" is replaced
by the word "all" and the unit
"°" is inserted after the terms
"10" and "20".
Regulation 14.
Stowage of rescue boats
23.
The words ", and if the inflated type, in a
fully inflated condition at all times" are added at the end of
subparagraph .1.
Regulation 19.
Emergency training and drills
24.
Paragraph 3.3.4 is replaced by the following:
"3.3.4
In the case of a lifeboat arranged for free-fall launching, at least once every
three months during an abandon ship drill the crew shall board the lifeboat,
properly secure themselves in their seats and commence launch procedures up to
but not including the actual release of the lifeboat (i.e., the release hook
shall not be released). The lifeboat shall then either be free-fall launched
with only the required operating crew on board, or lowered into the water by
means of the secondary means of launching with or without the operating crew on
board. In both cases the lifeboat shall thereafter be manoeuvred in the water
by the operating crew. At intervals of not more than six months, the lifeboat
shall either be launched by free-fall with only the operating crew on board, or
simulated launching shall be carried out in accordance with the guidelines
developed by the Organization*."
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* Refer to Measures
to prevent accidents with lifeboats (MSC.1/Circ.1206). Regulation 20 -
Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections
25.
Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 are replaced by the following:
"Falls
used in launching shall be inspected periodically* with special regard for
areas passing through sheaves, and renewed when necessary due to deterioration
of the falls or at intervals of not more than 5 years, whichever is the
earlier."
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* Refer to
Measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats (MSC.1/Circ.1206).
26.
In the third sentence of paragraph 6.2, the words "it should be run for
such period as prescribed in the manufacturer's handbook" are replaced by
the words "a suitable water supply may be
provided".
27.
The heading of paragraph 8 is replaced by the following:
"8.
Servicing of inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets, marine evacuation
systems and maintenance and repair of inflated rescue boats"
28.
The second sentence of paragraph 11.1.3 is replaced by the following:
"The
load to be applied shall be the mass of the survival craft or rescue boat
without persons on board, except that, at intervals not exceeding five years,
the test shall be carried out with a proof load equal to 1.1 times the weight
of the survival craft or rescue boat and its full complement of persons and
equipment."
29.
The chapeau of paragraph 11.2 is replaced by the following:
"11.2
Lifeboat or rescue boat on-load release gear, including free-fall lifeboat
release systems, shall be:"
30.
In the first sentence of paragraph 11.2.3, the word "lifeboat" is
replaced by the word "boat".
31.
The following new paragraph 11.3 is added to the regulation:
"11.3 Davit-launched liferaft automatic release hooks shall
be:
.1
maintained in accordance with instructions for on-board maintenance as required
by regulation 36;
.2
subject to a thorough examination and operational test during the annual
surveys required by regulations 1/7 and 1/8 by properly trained personnel
familiar with the system; and
.3
operationally tested under a load of 1.1 times the total mass of the liferaft
when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment whenever the
automatic release hook is overhauled. Such over-hauling and test shall be
carried out at least once every five years.*"
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* Refer to the
Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances, as adopted by the
Organization by resolution A.689(17). For life-saving appliances installed on
board on or after 1 July 1999, refer to the Revised Recommendations on testing
of life-saving appliances, as adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the
Organization by resolution MSC.81(70).
Regulation 21.
Survival craft and rescue boats
32.
The chapeau of paragraph 1.2 is replaced by the following:
"1.2
Passenger ships engaged on short international voyages shall carry:"
33.
Paragraph 1.3 is deleted and the remaining paragraphs are renumbered
accordingly.
34.
In paragraph 1.4, the words "after all persons
have been assembled, with lifejackets donned" are added at the end
of the paragraph.
35.
Paragraph 2.3 is replaced by the following:
"2.3
A lifeboat may be accepted as a rescue boat provided that it and its launching
and recovery arrangements also comply with the requirements for a rescue
boat."
36.
In paragraph 3.2, the words "and complying with the special standards of
subdivision prescribed by regulation II-1/6.5" are deleted.
Regulation 26.
Additional requirements for ro-ro passenger ships
37.
In paragraph 3.1, the words "approved by the Administration having regard
for the recommendations approved by the Organization" are replaced by the
words "complying with section 5.1.4 of the
Code".
38.
In paragraph 3.2, all the words after the word "appliance" are
replaced by the words "complying with section
6.1.7 of the Code".
Regulation 31.
Survival craft and rescue boats
39.
Subparagraph .2 of paragraph 1.1 is replaced by the following:
".2
in addition, one or more inflatable or rigid liferafts, complying with the
requirements of section 4.2 or 4.3 of the Code, of a mass of less than 185 kg
and stowed in a position providing for easy side-to-side transfer at a single
open deck level, and of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the total
number of persons on board. If the liferaft or liferafts are not of a mass of
less than 185 kg and stowed in a position providing for easy side-to-side
transfer at a single open deck level, the total capacity available on each side
shall be sufficient to accommodate the total number of persons on board."
40.
Subparagraph .2 of paragraph 1.3 is replaced by the following:
".2
unless the liferafts required by paragraph 1.3.1 are of a mass of less than 185
kg and stowed in a position providing for easy side-to-side transfer at a
single open deck level, additional liferafts shall be provided so that the
total capacity available on each side will accommodate 150% of the total number
of persons on board;"
41.
Subparagraph .4 of paragraph 1.3 is replaced by the following:
".4
in the event of any one survival craft being lost or rendered unserviceable,
there shall be sufficient survival craft available for use on each side,
including any which are of a mass of less than 185 kg and stowed in a position
providing for easy side-to-side transfer at a single open deck level, to
accommodate the total number of persons on board."
42.
The second sentence of paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
"A
lifeboat may be accepted as a rescue boat, provided that it