The 57th session of the IMO Sub-Committee

The 57th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Equipment (DE57) was held at the headquarters of the IMO in London from 18 to 22 March 2013. A summary of the outcome is given hereunder for your information.
Please note that this summary has been made based on informal information obtained from participants from ClassNK and Working Papers distributed during DE57 with priority given to disseminating the information as early as practicable.

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The 57th session of the IMO Sub-Committee.pdf

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ABS publications and applicable updates

ABS publications and applicable updates are available for download free of charge. Notices and Corrigenda

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Use of ballast water treatment systems in Brazil and the USA.

This newsletter shares some experiences of the current practice of using, or not using, ballast water treatment systems when entering Brazilian ports. The use of ballast water treatment systems when entering US ports is also an issue of concern until the USCG has recognised or granted approval to the treatment systems in use.

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Damage control information

Clarification of SOLAS chapter II-1, Regulation 19 This article is addressed to DNV customers who consider the subject relevant for their ships and the purpose is to clarify the requirements for the carriage of a Damage Control Plan and Damage Control Booklet and to provide guidance and support to customers.

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A Regulatory News Update on the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee's 64th session

A Regulatory News Update on the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee's 64th session, held from 1 to 5 October 2012.

MARPOL VI – AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION (pages 1- 2) All Ships
Required EEDI for Future Ships.

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MEPC 64 Update Oct 2012.pdf

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Amendment to SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-4 – emergency towing procedures

IMO Resolution MSC.256(84) amended SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-4 and the requirements for emergency towing. Currently, under regulation 3-4, tankers require an approved towing arrangement; the amendment will require all vessels, including tankers, to be provided with an emergency towing procedure.
An emergency towing procedure must be provided on board:

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