Maritime

Interim versions of amended regulations available in IMO-Vega online

The online version of IMO-Vega is extended with interim and consolidated versions of the regulations which were amended by MSC 103 (May 2021) and by MEPC 76 (June 2021).

Interim versions of amended regulations available in IMO-Vega online | DNV GL - Maritime

Relevant for Design offices, shipyards, suppliers, owners/managers, flag states of all ship types. 

The IMO-Vega database

IMO-Vega is a searchable database of the regulation text of the SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line conventions and other conventions, and codes such as ISM, ISPS, 2000 HSC Code, IBC Code, and much more.

The IMO-Vega Database, developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and DNV AS, puts all the necessary information on safety and pollution prevention requirements applicable to ships at your fingertips. 

Useful information for our customers: 

IMO-Vega has been updated with PDF documents in which the latest amendments have been marked. These PDF files will be available until the next version of IMO-Vega is released in November 2021, when the PDF documents will be replaced by this regular update.

The regulations amended by this add-on include SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW Convention and Code Pt. A, Other Conventions; AFS, Mandatory Codes; LSA included the revised recommendation, ESP, FSS.

Also new or amended guidelines adopted by MEPC 76 are presented. These can be viewed from Contents > Resolutions > MEPC Resolutions. These guidelines apply to MARPOL Annex VI.

Recommendations

The online and offline versions are available on IMO’s web site for IMO-Vega, or on www.imo.org for Publications, Webshop/Purchase IMO publications / webshop. Customers can also purchase it from one of the local IMO distributors, they are listed under distributors details. They may also contact IMO publishing at sales@imo.org.

Contact

If you have any questions, please email us at rules@dnv.com

 

07 June 2023

How to meet EEXI compliancy when essential components or technicians are unavailable

Verification of a ship’s attained EEXI shall take place at the first annual, intermediate or renewal survey – whichever is first, on or after 1 January 2023. DNV has noted that some shipowners face challenges to install the required equipment on board within the required deadlines due to a global shortage of electronic components or non-availability of service technicians, e.g. limited docking capacities. This statutory news addresses how to deal with this issue.

  • Maritime
24 May 2023

IMO Sub-Committee on navigation, communications, search and rescue

The 10th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications, Search and Rescue (NCSR 10) was held from 10 to 19 May. NCSR 10 approved guidelines on the communication of emergency and safety information on board ships to reflect the new radio installation requirements in SOLAS Chapter IV that enters into force on 1 January 2024. Draft amendments to the performance standards for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) were agreed to facilitate the digital exchange of ships’ route plans.

  • Maritime
06 March 2023

IMO Sub-Committee on Ships Systems and Equipment (SSE 9)

The 9th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 9) was held from 27 February to 3 March 2023. SSE 9 finalized the draft of new SOLAS requirements to minimize the incidence and consequences of fires on Ro-Ro passenger ships, and to require ventilation of totally enclosed lifeboats. The revision of the Code of Safety for Diving Systems to enhance the safety of divers in fixed and portable diving systems was completed, and the draft of the new interim guidelines on safe operation of onshore power supply services in ports was agreed.

  • Maritime
View all