Resolution
MSC.236(82)
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE GUIDELINES FOR THE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING OF
LIMITED AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS AND NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN BULK ON OFFSHORE
SUPPORT VESSELS
(adopted on 1 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
ALSO resolution A.673(16) by which the Assembly adopted the Guidelines for the
transport and handling of limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid
substances in bulk on offshore support vessels (LHNS Guidelines),
NOTING
that the Assembly, by the aforementioned resolution, authorized the Maritime
Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee to amend the
Guidelines as may be necessary,
NOTING
ALSO that the Maritime Safety Committee, at its eighty-second session, adopted
the Guidelines for the design and construction of offshore supply vessels, 2006
(OSV Guidelines),
NOTING
FURTHER that the LHNS Guidelines were referred to in and applied in addition to
the OSV Guidelines, stipulating that, where the Guidelines set forth
alternative safety standards to those contained in the OSV Guidelines, the
provisions of the LHNS Guidelines should be followed,
BEING
DESIROUS of keeping the LHNS Guidelines up to date,
NOTING
that the Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its fifty-fifth session,
adopted by resolution MEPC.158(55) relevant amendments to the LHNS Guidelines,
CONSIDERING
that it is highly desirable for the provisions of the LHNS Guidelines to remain
identical when adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine
Environment Protection Committee,
HAVING
CONSIDERED, at its eighty-second session, the amendments to the LHNS Guidelines
proposed by the Sub-Committee on Stability and Load Lines and on Fishing
Vessels Safety, at its forty-eighth session, which were contributed by the
Sub-Committees on Bulk Liquids and Gases and on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes
and Containers,
1.
ADOPTS the amendments to the Guidelines for the transport and handling of
limited amounts of hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk on offshore
support vessels (resolution A.673(16)), the text of which is set out in the
Annex to the present resolution;
2.
INVITES Governments to take appropriate steps to give effect to the annexed
amendments to the LHNS Guidelines.
Annex.
AMENDMENTS TO THE GUIDELINES FOR THE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING OF LIMITED AMOUNTS
OF HAZARDOUS AND NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCESIN BULK ON OFFSHORE SUPPORT VESSELS
(RESOLUTION A.673(16))
1.
In paragraph 2, the words "regulation 13(4) of Annex II" are replaced
by the words "regulation 11(2) of Annex II".
2.
In paragraph 5, the year "2006" is inserted after "Guidelines
for the Design and Construction of Offshore Supply Vessels" and the words
"(resolution A.469(XII))" are replaced by "resolution
MSC.235(82)".
3.
Paragraph 1.1.7 is deleted.
4.
The following new paragraph 1.1.7 is inserted:
"1.1.7
For provisions regulating the transport of dangerous goods and marine
pollutants in packaged form, including transport of dangerous goods in portable
tanks, refer to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code."
5.
In paragraph 1.1.8, the reference to "(resolution A.469(XII))" is
deleted in the first sentence and the words "to those contained in
resolution A.469(XII)" are deleted in the second sentence.
6.
In paragraph 1.2.2.1.2, the words "category A, B and C" are deleted.
7.
Paragraph 1.3.6 is deleted.
8.
Paragraphs 1.3.7, 1.3.8 and 1.3.9 are renumbered as paragraphs 1.3.6, 1.3.7 and
1.3.8, respectively.
9.
Paragraph 1.3.10 is renumbered as paragraph 1.3.9 and the words ", as
amended" are added after "MEPC.19(22)".
10.
Paragraph 1.3.11 is renumbered as paragraph 1.3.10 and the words ", as
amended" are added after "MSC.5(48)".
11.
Paragraphs 1.3.12 and 1.3.13 are deleted.
12.
In paragraph 1.5.1, the following new sentence is added after the existing
first sentence:
"If
the language used is not English, French or Spanish, the text should include
the translation into one of these languages."
13.
In paragraph 1.5.2, the words "regulation 11 of Annex II" are
replaced by the words "regulations 7 and 9 of Annex II".
CHAPTER 2 – STABILITY
AND CARGO TANK LOCATION
14.
In paragraph 2.1.1, the year "2006" is inserted after the words
"Guidelines for the design and construction of offshore supply
vessels" and the words "(resolution A.469(XII))" are replaced by
"resolution MSC.235(82)".
15.
Paragraph 3.4.2 is deleted.
16.
The following new paragraph 3.4.2 is inserted:
"3.4.2
Instead of the use of permanently attached deck-tanks, portable tanks meeting
the requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code or
other portable tanks specifically approved by the Administration may be used
for cargoes indicated in paragraph 1.2.2, provided that the tanks are properly
located and secured to the vessel."
17.
In paragraph 3.4.4.1, the reference to "0.7 bar" is replaced by the
reference to "0.07 MPa".
18.
In paragraph 3.6.2, the reference to "8.2.2" is replaced by the
reference to "8.3.4".
3.9 Fire-fighting
requirements
19.
In paragraph 3.9.1.1, the references to "60, 61, 62 and 63" are
replaced by the references to "4.5.5, 10.8 and 10.9".
20.
In paragraph 3.9.1.2, the references to "56.1, 56.2, 56.4, 56.8 and
56.7" are replaced by the references to "4.5.1.1, 4.5.1.2, 4.5.1.4,
4.5.2.1 to 4.5.2.3 and 9.2.4.2.5", respectively and the word
"metres" is replaced by the symbol "m".
21.
In paragraph 3.9.1.3, the reference to "57.1" is replaced by the
reference to "9.2.4.1" and the reference to "42.5.1" is replaced
by the reference to "9.2.3.1.1.1".
22.
In paragraph 3.9.1.4, the reference to "44" is replaced by the
reference to "9.2.3" and the reference to "58" is replaced
by the reference to "9.2.4.2".
23.
In paragraph 3.9.1.5, the word "regulation" is replaced by the word
"regulations" and the reference to "59" is replaced by the
reference to "4.5.3, 4.5.4 and 4.5.6 to 4.5.8".
24.
The existing text of paragraph 3.9.1.6 is replaced by the following:
"regulations
10.2, 10.4 and 10.5, except regulation 10.5.6, should apply as they would apply
to tankers of 2,000 gross tonnage and over;".
25.
In paragraph 3.9.1.7, the reference to "61" is replaced by the
reference to "10.8".
26.
In paragraph 3.9.1.8, the reference to "63" is replaced by the
reference to "10.9".
27.
In paragraph 3.9.2.3, the words "should be provided" are deleted.
28.
In paragraph 3.9.2.3.4.3, the words "per square metre" are deleted.
29.
The existing text of paragraph 3.9.2.4 is replaced by the following:
"An
alternative to the systems required in 3.9.2.3 above may be approved in
accordance with the procedures contained in SOLAS regulation II-2/17."
3.16
Emergency remote shutdown
30.
In paragraph 3.16, the reference to "50 bar gauge" is replaced by the
reference to "5 MPa".
CHAPTER 4 – POLLUTION
REQUIREMENTS
31.
The existing text of paragraph 4.1 is replaced by the following:
"4.1 Each
ship certified to carry noxious liquid substances should be provided with a
Cargo Record Book, a Procedure and Arrangements Manual and a Shipboard Marine
Emergency Plan developed for the ship in accordance with Annex II to MARPOL
73/78 and approved by the Administration."
32.
The existing text of paragraph 4.2 is replaced by the following:
"4.2
Discharge into the sea of residues of noxious liquid substances permitted for
the carriage in Ship Type 3, or products listed in appendix 1 or ballast water,
tank washings, or other residues or mixtures containing such substances, is
prohibited. Any discharges of residues and mixtures containing noxious liquid substances
should be to reception facilities in port. As a consequence of this
prohibition, the Administration may waive the requirements for efficient
stripping and underwater discharge arrangements in MARPOL 73/78, Annex
II."
33.
Paragraph 4.3 is deleted and paragraph 4.4 is renumbered as paragraph 4.3.
34.
The existing text of appendix 1 is replaced by the following:
APPENDIX 1.
TABLE OF PERMITTED PRODUCTS
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Flammability |
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Oil-based
mud containing mixtures of products listed in chapters 17 and 18 of the IBC
Code and the MEPC.2/Circular and permitted to be carried under paragraph 1.2
of these Guidelines |
No |
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Water-based
mud containing mixtures of products listed in chapters 17 and 18 of the IBC
Code and the MEPC.2/Circular and permitted to be carried under paragraph 1.2
of these Guidelines |
No |
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Drilling
Brines, including: |
No |
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Sodium Chloride Solution |
No |
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Calcium Bromide Solution |
No |
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Calcium Chloride Solution |
No |
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Calcium
nitrate/Magnesium nitrate/Potassium chloride solution |
No |
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Calcium
Nitrate Solution (50% or less) |
No |
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Drilling
brines (containing zinc salts) |
No |
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Potassium
Formate Solution |
No |
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Potassium
Chloride Solution |
No |
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Ethyl
Alcohol |
Yes |
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Ethylene
Glycol |
No |
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Ethylene
Glycol monoalkyl ether |
Yes |
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Methyl
Alcohol |
Yes |
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Acetic
acid |
Yes |
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Formic
acid |
Yes |
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Hydrochloric
Acid |
No |
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Hydrochloric-hydrofluoric
mixtures containing 3% or less Hydrofluoric acid |
No |
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Sodium
Silicate Solution |
No |
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Sulphuric
Acid |
No |
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Triethylene
Glycol |
Yes |
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Toluene |
Yes |
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Xylene |
Yes |
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Liquid
carbon dioxide |
No |
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Liquid
nitrogen |
No |
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Noxious
liquid, NF, (7) n.o.s. (trade name ..., contains ...) ST3, Cat. Y |
No |
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Noxious
liquid, F, (8) n.o.s. (trade name ...,
contains ...) ST3, Cat. Y |
Yes |
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Noxious
liquid, NF, (9) n.o.s. (trade name ..., contains ...) ST3, Cat. Z |
No |
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Noxious
liquid, F, (10) n.o.s. (trade name ..., contains ...) ST3, Cat. Z |
Yes |
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Noxious
liquid, (11) n.o.s. (trade name ...,
contains ...) Cat. Z |
No |
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Non-noxious
liquid,(12) n.o.s. (trade name ..., contains ...) Cat. OS |
No |
APPENDIX 2.
MODEL FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS
35.
The existing text of appendix 2 is replaced by the following:
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(Official seal) Issued under the provisions of the GUIDELINES FOR THE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING OF
LIMITED AMOUNTS OF HAZARDOUS AND NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN BULK ON
OFFSHORE SUPPORT VESSELS (resolution A.673(16), as amended by resolutions
MSC.236(82) and MEPC.158(55)) under
the authority of the Government of ................................................................................... (full official designation of country) by
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(full official designation of the competent person
or organization recognized by the Administration) Particulars
of ship1 Name
of ship ...................................................................... Distinctive
number or letters ..................................................... IMO
Number2
....................................................................... Port
of registry ..................................................................
Gross
tonnage ..................................................................... Date
on which keel was laid or on which
the vessel was at a similar stage
of construction or (in the case of a converted vessel) date on
which conversion for the carriage of
bulk liquids subject to these Guidelines
was commenced: .......................................................... The
ship also complies fully with the following amendments to the Guidelines: .................................................................................... The
ship is exempted from compliance with the following provisions of the
Guidelines: .................................................................................... .................................................................................... _________________ 1 Alternatively, the
particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes. 2 In accordance with the IMO
ship identification number scheme, adopted by the Organization by resolution A.600(15). |
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THIS
IS TO CERTIFY: 1.
That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with the provisions of 1.5 of
the Guidelines. 2.
That the survey showed that the construction and equipment of the ship: .1 complied with the
relevant provisions of the Guidelines applicable to "new" ships3; .2 complied with the
provisions of the Guidelines in respect of "existing" ships3. 3.
That the ship has been provided with a Manual in accordance with Appendix 4
of Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 as called for by regulation 14 of Annex II and
that the arrangements and equipment of the vessel prescribed in the manual
are in all respects satisfactory. 4.
That the ship complies with the requirements of the Guidelines and Annex II
to MARPOL 73/78 for carriage in bulk of the following products provided that
all relevant operational provisions of the Guidelines and Annex II are
observed: |
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Products (refer to Notes 1, 2 on completion of Certificate) |
Conditions of carriage (tank numbers, etc.) |
Pollution Category |
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Continued
on attachment 1, additional signed and dated sheets3. Tank
numbers referred to in this list are identified on attachment 2, showing a
signed and dated simplified tank plan. ______________ 3 Delete as appropriate. |
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5.
That, in accordance with 1.43 of the Guidelines and 2.8.23 of the IBC Code,
the provisions of the Guidelines and the Code are modified in respect of the
vessel in the following manner:
.......................................................... 6.
That the ship must be loaded: .1 in accordance with the
loading conditions provided in the approved loading manual, stamped and dated
............ and signed by a responsible officer of the Administration, or of
an organization recognized by the Administration3; .2 in accordance with the
loading limitations appended to this Certificate3. Where
it is required to load the ship other than in accordance with the above
instructions, then the necessary calculations to justify the proposed loading
conditions should be communicated to the certifying Administration who may
authorize in writing the adoption of the proposed loading condition.4 !!! This
Certificate is valid until: ...............................................5 (dd/mm/yyyy) subject
to surveys in accordance with 1.5 of the Guidelines. Completion
date of the survey on which this certificate is based: ..............
(dd/mm/yyyy) Issued
at ...................................................................... (Place of
issue of Certificate) ...................
..................................... (Date of issue) (Signature
of authorized official
issuing the certificate) (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate) ________________ 3 Delete as appropriate. 4 Instead of being
incorporated in the Certificate, this text may be appended to the Certificate
if duly signed and stamped. 5 Insert the day of expiry,
as specified by the Administration, which should not exceed 5 years from the
date of initial survey or the periodical survey. |