23 June 2016: Rule Change Proposal 2 (2016) to Common Structural Rules (CSR) for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers 1st January 2015 Issue is released in draft for for Industry review and comment by 19 August 2016.
23 June 2016: Rule Change Proposal 2 (2016) to Common Structural Rules (CSR) for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers 1st January 2015 Issue is released in draft for for Industry review and comment by 19 August
By choosing a service provider that meets all the IACS recommendations, shipowners, operators and managers can be confident that the provider will have the required capability to both comply with relevant national and international regulations and guidelines as well provide effective and rapid technical assistance to a ship in a casualty situation.
In a ship emergency, a safe course of action to protect the ship, crew, cargo and the marine environment may not be obvious. A ship’s crew and management need rapid precise technical information on the behaviour of the ship after the casualty as well as information on the consequences of any proposed remedial actions.
The aim of an emergency response service is to provide rapid technical assistance to Masters and other authorities in a casualty situation by assessing the damage stability and residual longitudinal strength of the ship.
This assistance can only be provided rapidly if:
The IACS recommendations provide additional detail on these core elements and can be downloaded, free of charge, from the IACS website at: http://www.iacs.org.uk/document/public/Publications/ Guidelines_and_recommendations/PDF/Rec._No._145_pdf2856.pdf
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Notes to Editors:
Dedicated to safe ships and clean seas, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) makes a unique contribution to maritime safety and regulation through technical support, compliance verification and research and development. More than 90% of the world’s cargo carrying tonnage is covered by the classification design, construction and through-life compliance Rules and standards set by the twelve Member Societies of IACS.
Notes to Editors:
Dedicated to safe ships and clean seas, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) makes a unique contribution to maritime safety and regulation through technical support, compliance verification and research and development. More than 90% of the world?s cargo carrying tonnage is covered by the classification design, construction and through-life compliance Rules and standards set by the twelve Member Societies of IACS. More information about IACS can be found by visiting www.iacs.org.uk.
International Association of Classification Societies
Permanent Secretariat, 6th Floor, 36 Broadway, London SW1H 0BH UK
E: permsec@iacs.org.uk T: +44 (0)20 7976 0660
www.iacs.org.uk
11 May 2016: Rule Change Proposal 1 (2016) to Common Structural Rules (CSR) for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers 1st January 2015 Issue are released in draft form for Industry review and comment by 30 July 2016
The subjects were highly topical and included from IACS speakers, LNG as a fuel highlighting the importance of harmonious regulations and new IACS post Panamax Containership structural regulation. From the Commission services the speakers discussed the implementation of the Sulphur Directive and the forthcoming EU regulation for the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of ships’ CO2 emissions setting out the EU rules and future input for a global scheme.
Philippe Donche-Gay the IACS Chairman welcomed the audience with characteristic transparency stressing the need to engage with the Commission, while Christine Berg, the Head of Maritime safety at the European Commission, spoke eloquently on the vitality of the relationship and collaboration between IACS and the Commission.
It was a fitting start to the week at a well-attended session engaging representatives from the worldwide membership of IACS and from the EU institutions.
Contact: Derek Hodgson,
Permanent Secretary
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11 Feb 2016: Corrigenda 1 to CSR 01 January 2015 has been released by IACS.
The latest release of the Blue Book package continues to enhance IACS technical support to the shipping industry through our work and investment in technology, innovation, research and development both at the classification and statutory levels.
The Blue Book is an electronic library of technical resolutions adopted by IACS as a result of its technical work and provides an example of how the aims and objectives of the Association1 are delivered for the benefit of international shipping. It contains
System Requirements, Audit Requirements, ACB (Accredited Certification Bodies) requirements and other quality procedures The latest version of the Blue Book is available for downloading from the IACS website at www.iacs.org.uk/publications. Ship Designers, Consultants, Shipbuilders, Classification Societies, Ship-owners, Shipbrokers, Insurers, Associations, Accredited Certification Bodies, flag States, Port State Control, MOUs and the shipping industry at large are able to download the package free of charge at any time.
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1. To establish, review, promote and develop minimum technical requirements in relation to the design, construction, maintenance and survey of ships and other marine related facilities; and assist international regulatory bodies and standard organisations to develop, implement and interpret statutory regulations and industry standards in ship design, construction and maintenance, with a view to improving safety at sea and the prevention of marine pollution.
Cyber initiative is among decisions agreed during 72nd meeting of IACS Council in support of industry and IMO on technical issues
(London) – The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has created a Cyber Systems Panel to lend support and resources to address what has become a key industry issue.
IACS panels represent the top tier of the Association’s issue-specific bodies, so establishing a Cyber Systems Panel raises the significance of this concern to that of IACS’ traditional focus areas of Safety, Environment, Hull, Machinery and Survey. Upgrading the existing Expert Group on Cyber Systems to a full Panel significantly enhances the organization’s ability to address cyber system safety concerns and support the protection of human life, property and the marine environment.
Two Joint Working Groups (JWGs) also were established at the meeting. The first, on Cyber Systems, will collaborate with industry stakeholders and supplement ongoing cooperation with BIMCO.
The second JWG, undertaken by the Environmental Panel, will address methodologies for compliance with the European Union’s Monitoring, Reporting and Verification programme for carbon emissions in EU waters.
The IACS Council also agreed to develop a recommendation on Rapid Technical Assistance so that Governments have a clear baseline as to the level of service provided by IACS members offering such a capability to ships needing a place of refuge.
This meeting also saw a successful conclusion of the IACS JWG on Energy Efficiency Design Index. A new procedure covers application of EEDI to LNG tankers, nonconventional propulsion cruise ships, ro-ro vehicle carriers and ro-ro cargo and passenger ships as well as vessels fitted with innovative energy efficient technologies. The procedure also covers calculation and verification of EEDI in the case of a major conversion and how to determine minimum propulsion power for manoeuvring in adverse conditions meaning that, for the first time, the full scope of the EEDI requirements in MARPOL Annex VI may be applied consistently around the world.
Another major initiative progressed during the meeting was a commitment to further strengthen IACS’ quality management system under the IACS Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS). This robust and technically sound quality system remains unique within the international maritime industry and will celebrate 25 years in operation in 2016.
IACS continues to improve the Scheme through evaluation of key performance indicators, further development of risk management techniques and recognition of the latest industry standards.
IACS Chairman Christopher J. Wiernicki said:
“In this successful Council meeting, IACS members have once again demonstrated a clear commitment to the issues affecting the industry and a willingness to act accordingly.”
Council also was delighted to welcome to the meeting the IMO Secretary General, Mr. Koji Sekimizu, who was formally acknowledged for his efforts in a speech by IACS Chairman Wiernicki, who expressed the Association’s admiration for Mr. Sekimizu’s achievements in leading and advocating for the Maritime Industry, streamlining the IMO, and effectively executing the role of Chancellor of the World Maritime University.
IACS Council continues to oversee, promote and support work related to the International Maritime Organization, including ongoing work relating to the IMO’s Goal Based Standards programme for oil tankers and bulk carriers. The Council gave its approval to the ongoing IACS Action Plan in response to IMO Goal Based Standards verification reports.
About IACS
Dedicated to safe ships and clean seas, IACS makes a unique contribution to maritime safety and regulation through technical support, compliance verification and research and development. More than 90% of the world’s cargo carrying tonnage is covered by the classification design, construction and through-life compliance Rules and standards set by the 12 Member Societies of IACS. Visit www.iacs.org.uk to learn more.
(From Left to Right) Mr. Philippe Donche-Gay (Vice Chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies and Executive Vice President of Marine and Offshore at Bureau Veritas) Mr. Koji Sekimizu (Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization) Mr. Christopher Wiernicki (Chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies and Chairman, President and CEO of ABS) Dr. Sun Licheng (Vice Chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies and Chairman and President of China Classification Society).
(London) – The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has marked World Maritime Day by expressing its support for the efforts of the International Maritime Organization to promote the vital contribution made to the industry by its most important asset: its people. In selecting Maritime Education and Training as its theme for World Maritime Day 2015, the IMO is seeking to focus attention on a wide spectrum of maritime education and training as the foundation of a safe and secure shipping industry. These are resources which the IMO believes are vital to preserve the quality, practical skills and competence of qualified human resources and to ensure the industry’s sustainability.
IACS believes that by recognising the importance of the human factor, IMO has reinforced the message that only a properly-trained, educated and qualified workforce is able to safely perform the tasks required of them. IACS Chairman Christopher J Wiernicki said:
“IACS’ welcomes the IMO’s focus on maritime education and training as a core component of a safe and secure shipping industry. Properly qualified and trained surveyors are key to the effective delivery of classification and statutory services. For this reason IACS has, for many years, set minimum standards in this area that are supplemented by requirements for ongoing activity monitoring.”
Through the provision of Class Rules, IACS’ Member Companies are fundamental to the delivery of safer, cleaner shipping. IACS’ commitment to the education and training of the surveyors who verify those rules is manifested within its procedural requirements that are binding on all members and that set down minimum standards in this regard. All IACS members are required to provide training and qualification requirements for personnel engaged in classification of ships and offshore installations in respect of both new building and existing ships and offshore installations and statutory work carried out on behalf of the appropriate national Administrations, as well as survey and certification of materials and products. Christopher Wiernicki, added:
“At a time when the industry faces multiple challenges in terms of regulatory compliance and technology risk, it is clear that the human factor in shipping should be a central concern. IACS congratulates the IMO on World Maritime Day 2015 and looks forward to constructive outcomes that better position the industry to grow safely while protecting the marine environment.”
The maintenance of IACS’ surveyors’ qualifications is verified both at annual performance reviews and during activity monitoring and is also subject to IACS procedural requirements and IMO RO Code.
This entails the ongoing verification being done in accordance with, and documented in, the appropriate Society QMS documents that are, in turn, subsequently audited by independent, 3rd party accreditation bodies as part of IACS Gold Standard Quality Management Certification Scheme and by Flag Administrations.
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