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Maritime Know ledge Centre
NUMERICAL LIST OF CIRCULARS ISSUED BY THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE MSC.1/ The full text of circulars issued from circa 2003 in English, French and Spanish can be downloaded from IMODOCS (public).
MSC.1/Circ.1450 24 January 2013
GUIDANCE ON ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN PARTIES TO ALLOW FOR RECOGNITION OF CERTIFICATES UNDER REGULATION I/10 OF THE STCW CONVENTION This guidance supersedes MSC/Circ.950 on "Guidance on arrangements between Parties to allow for recognition of certificates under STCW regulation I/10". GUIDANCE ON THE PREPARATION, REPORTING AND REVIEW OF INDEPENDENT EVALUATIONS AND STEPS TAKEN TO IMPLEMENT MANDATORY AMENDMENTS REQUIRED BY REGULATION I/7 OF THE STCW CONVENTION This circular revokes MSC/Circ.997. PROCEDURES REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE IV AND REGULATION I/7 OF THE STCW CONVENTION AND SECTION A-I/7 OF THE STCW CODE This circular revokes MSC/Circ.796/Rev.1. GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS AND ROCEDURES FOR RECOVERY OF PERSONS FROM THE WATER
MSC.1/Circ.1447 14 December 2012
MSC.1/Circ.1446/Rev.1 RECOMMENDED INTERIM MEASURES FOR PASSENGER SHIP 22 January 2013 COMPANIES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF PASSENGER SHIPS The present circular supersedes MSC.1/Circ.1446. MSC.1/Circ.1446 1 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1445 15 June 2012 RECOMMENDED INTERIM MEASURES FOR PASSENGER SHIP COMPANIES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF PASSENGER SHIPS CLARIFICATION OF THE TERM "FIRST SCHEDULED DRY-DOCKING" AS CONTAINED IN SOLAS REGULATION III/1.5, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION MSC.317(89)
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MSC.1/Circ.1444 25 May 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1443 25 May 2012
INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR FLAG STATES ON MEASURES TO PREVENT AND MITIGATE SOMALIA-BASED PIRACY INTERIM GUIDANCE TO PRIVATE MARITIME SECURITY OMPANIES PROVIDING PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ON BOARD SHIPS IN THE HIGH RISK AREA INSPECTION PROGRAMMES FOR CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS This circular supersedes MSC.1/Circ.1202. INTERIM MEASURES FOR EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DRAFT AMENDMENTS (02-13) TO THE IMSBC CODE EXPECTED TO BE ADOPTED AT MSC 92 ILLUSTRATIONS OF SEGREGATION OF CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS ON BOARD CONTAINERSHIPS AND RO-RO SHIPS CONVERSION TABLE (RECORD OF AMENDMENTS) FOR PART 7 REQUIREMENTS OF THE IMDG CODE CONCERNING TRANSPORT OPERATIONS CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE ANNEXES AND SUPPLEMENTS Amendments to the Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide) UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS REGULATION II-2/21.4
MSC.1/Circ.1442 1 June 2012
MSC.1/Circ.1440 1 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1439 1 June 2012
MSC.1/Circ.1438 25 May 2012
AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2, THE FSS CODE, THE FTP CODE AND RELATED FIRE TEST PROCEDURES (MSC/Circ.1120) UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF THE FTP CODE
MSC.1/Circ.1435 1 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1434 31 May 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1433 31 May 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1432 31 May 2012
UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2
UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS REGULATION II-2/10.6.4 AND CHAPTER 9 OF THE FSS CODE REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.850. GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF HELICOPTER FACILITY FOAM FIRE-FIGHTING APPLIANCES REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGN AND APPROVAL OF FIXED WATER-BASED FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR RO-RO SPACES AND SPECIAL CATEGORY SPACES
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This circular supersedes MSC.1/Circ.1272, except that fire and component tests previously conducted in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1272, remain valid for the approval of new systems. Existing fixed fire-extinguishing systems for special category spaces approved and installed based on resolution A.123(V) and MSC.1/Circ.1272 should be permitted to remain in service as long as they are serviceable. MSC.1/Circ.1429 28 May 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1428 28 May 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1427 28 May 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1426 13 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1425 13 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1424 13 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1423 13 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1422 13 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1421 13 June 2012 CLARIFICATION OF SOLAS REGULATIONS V/19.2.3.4 AND V/19.2.9.2
PILOT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS Required boarding arrangements for pilots UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF COLREG 1972, AS AMENDED
UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATION II-1/3-5
UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATIONS II-1/29.3 AND 29.4 UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATION II-1/48.3
UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF PARAGRAPH 1.2.2.6 OF THE LSA CODE CONCERNING LIFEBOAT EXTERIOR COLOUR UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF THE CODE OF SAFETY FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE SHIPS, 2008 (2008 SPS CODE) GUIDELINES ON EXEMPTIONS FOR CRUDE OIL TANKERS SOLELY ENGAGED IN THE CARRIAGE OF CARGOES AND CARGO HANDLING OPERATIONS NOT CAUSING CORROSION AWARENESS OF COUNTERFEIT AND SUBSTANDARD LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES GUIDELINES FOR THE STANDARDIZATION OF LIFEBOAT CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A VISIBLE ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL EMERGENCY ALARM ON PASSENGER SHIPS GUIDELINES FOR PASSENGER SHIP TENDERS
MSC.1/Circ.1420 13 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1419 13 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1418 13 June 2012
MSC.1/Circ.1417 13 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1416 13 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1415 25 May 2012
UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATIONS II-1/28 AND II1/29 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL
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GUIDANCE TO PROSPECTIVE GMDSS SATELLITE SERVICE PROVIDERS BASIC SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR YACHT RACES OR OCEANIC VOYAGES BY NON-REGULATED CRAFT This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.1174 and MSC.1/Circ.1366. PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES RELATING TO THE REVIEW AND AUDIT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF LRIT DATA CENTRES AND OF THE INTERNATIONAL LRIT DATA EXCHANGE EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO SOLAS REGULATION III/20.11.2 CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE Contact information for the designated national competent authority This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1336. Not Ready REVISED INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PORT AND COASTAL STATES REGARDING THE USE OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ON BOARD SHIPS IN THE HIGH RISK AREA INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PORT AND COASTAL STATES REGARDING THE USE OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ON BOARD SHIPS IN THE HIGH RISK AREA GUIDANCE FOR APPLICATION OF SOLAS REGULATION II-2/19.3
MSC.1/Circ.1412 28 May 2012
MSC.1/Circ.1411 29 June 2012 MSC.1/Circ.1410 29 March 2012
MSC.1/Circ.1409 MSC.1/Circ.1408 Rev.1 25 May 2012
MSC.1/Circ.1408 16 September 2011
MSC.1/Circ.1406/Rev.2 REVISED INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FLAG STATES 25 May 2012 REGARDING THE USE OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ON BOARD SHIPS IN THE HIGH RISK AREA MSC.1/Circ.1406/Rev.1 is hereby revoked. MSC.1/Circ.1406/Rev.1 REVISED INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FLAG STATES 16 September 2011 REGARDING THE USE OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ON BOARD SHIPS IN THE HIGH RISK AREA MSC.1/Circ.1406 is hereby revoked. MSC.1/Circ.1406 23 May 2011 INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FLAG STATES REGARDING THE USE OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ON BOARD SHIPS IN THE HIGH RISK AREA
MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.2 REVISED INTERIM GUIDANCE TO SHIPOWNERS, SHIP OPERATORS 25 May 2012 AND SHIPMASTERS ON THE USE OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ON BOARD SHIPS IN THE HIGH RISK AREA MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.1 is hereby revoked.
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MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.1 REVISED INTERIM GUIDANCE TO SHIPOWNERS, SHIP OPERATORS, 16 September 2011 AND SHIPMASTERS ON THE USE OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ON BOARD SHIPS IN THE HIGH RISK AREA MSC.1/Circ.1405 is hereby revoked. MSC.1/Circ.1405 23 May 2011 INTERIM GUIDANCE TO SHIPOWNERS, SHIP OPERATORS, AND SHIPMASTERS ON THE USE OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ON BOARD SHIPS IN THE HIGH RISK AREA GUIDELINES TO ASSIST IN THE INVESTIGATION OF THE CRIMES OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS MSC CIRCULAR REVISED NAVTEX MANUAL This circular supersedes documents COMSAR/Circ.7, COMSAR/Circ.28 and COMSAR/Circ.34, and replaces the existing text of the NAVTEX Manual. SAFETY OF PILOT TRANSFER ARRANGMENTS
MSC.1/Circ.1402 14 June 2011 MSC.1/Circ.1401 9 June 2011 MSC.1/Circ.1400 May 2011
GUIDELINES ON TANK ENTRY FOR TANKERS USING NITROGEN AS AN INERTING MEDIUM GUIDELINES ON OPERATIONAL INFORMATION FOR MASTERS OF 27 PASSENGER SHIPS FOR SAFE RETURN TO PORT BY OWN POWER OR UNDER TOW GUIDELINES ON PROCEDURES FOR IN-SERVICE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF COATING SYSTEMS FOR CARGO OIL TANKS OF CRUDE OIL TANKERS UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATION II-1/29
MSC.1/Circ.1399 10 June 2011
MSC.1/Circ.1398 10 June 2011 MSC.1/Circ.1397 10 June 2011 MSC.1/Circ.1396
UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATION III/15.1 STOWAGE OF MARINE EVACUATION SYSTEMS AMENDMENT TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES IN SHIPS APPLICABLE TO THE FUMIGATION OF CARGO HOLDS (MSC.1/CIRC.1264)
16 June 2011 MSC.1/Circ.1395 15 June 2011 LISTS OF SOLID BULK CARGOES FOR WHICH A FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM MAY BE EXEMPTED OR FOR WHICH A FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM IS INEFFECTIVE GENERIC GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING IMO GOAL-BASED STANDARDS EARLY APPLICATION OF NEW SOLAS REGULATION III/1.5
MSC.1/Circ.1394 14 June 2011 MSC.1/Circ.1393 27 May 2011
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MSC.1/Circ.1392 27 May 2011 MSC.1/Circ.1391 7 December 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1390 9 December 2010
GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION AND REPLACEMENT OF LIFEBOAT RELEASE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS OPERATING ANOMALIES IDENTIFIED WITHIN ECDIS GUIDANCE FOR COMPANY SECURITY OFFICERS (CSOs) PREPARATION OF A COMPANY AND CREW FOR THE CONTINGENCY OF HIJACK BY PIRATES IN THE WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN AND THE GULF OF ADEN GUIDANCE ON PROCEDURES FOR UPDATING SHIPBORNE NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF CHAPTER 12 OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED WATERBASED LOCAL APPLICATION FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR USE IN CATEGORY A MACHINERY SPACES (MSC/CIRC.913) This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.913, except that fire and component tests previously conducted in accordance with MSC/Circ.913 remain valid for the approval of new systems. Existing fixed water-based local application firefighting systems approved and installed based on MSC/Circ.913 should be permitted to remain in service as long as they are serviceable. AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF EQUIVALENT WATER-BASED FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS FOR MACHINERY SPACES AND CARGO PUMP-ROOMS (MSC/CIRC.1165) SCIENTIFIC METHODS ON SCALING OF TEST VOLUME FOR FIRE TEST ON WATER-MIST FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS GUIDELINES FOR THE TESTING AND APPROVAL OF FIXED HIGHEXPANSION FOAM SYSTEMS This circular supersedes MSC.1/Circ.1271, except that fire and component tests previously conducted in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1271 remain valid for the approval of new systems. UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFT, 1994 (1994 HSC CODE)
MSC.1/Circ.1389 7 December 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1388 10 December 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1387 10 December 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1385 10 December 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1384 10 December 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1382/Rev.1 REVISED QUESTIONNAIRE ON SHORE-BASED FACILITIES FOR THE 25 May 2012 GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) This questionnaire supersedes MSC.1/Circ.1382. MSC.1/Circ.1382 3 December 2010 QUESTIONNAIRE ON SHORE-BASED FACILITIES FOR THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) This questionnaire supersedes MSC/Circ.684. MODIFICATIONS TO FOOTNOTES IN THE COATING PERFORMANCE
MSC.1/Circ.1381
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10 December 2010
STANDARDS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.215(82) AND MSC.288(87) GUIDANCE FOR WATERTIGHT DOORS ON PASSENGER SHIPS WHICH MAY BE OPENED DURING NAVIGATION UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATION II-1/3-5
UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF THE PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR DEDICATED SEAWATER BALLAST TANKS IN ALL TYPES OF SHIPS AND DOUBLE-SIDE SKIN SPACES OF BULK CARRIERS (RESOLUTION MSC.215(82))
MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.8 LIST OF APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AUTHORIZED TO 17 September 2012 CONDUCT CONFORMANCE TESTS AND ISSUE LRIT CONFORMANCE TEST REPORTS ON BEHALF OF ADMINISTRATIONS This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.7 issued on 9 July 2012. Any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.7 or any of its previous versions should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.7 LIST OF APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AUTHORIZED TO 9 July 2012 CONDUCT CONFORMANCE TESTS AND ISSUE LRIT CONFORMANCE TEST REPORTS ON BEHALF OF ADMINISTRATIONS This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.6 issued on 17 May 2012. Any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.6 or any of its previous versions should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.6 LIST OF APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AUTHORIZED TO 17 May 2012 CONDUCT CONFORMANCE TESTS AND ISSUE LRIT CONFORMANCE TEST REPORTS ON BEHALF OF ADMINISTRATIONS This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.5 issued on 19 January 2012. Any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.5 or any of its previous versions should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.5 LIST OF APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AUTHORIZED TO 19 January 2012 CONDUCT CONFORMANCE TESTS AND ISSUE LRIT CONFORMANCE TEST REPORTS ON BEHALF OF ADMINISTRATIONS This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.4 issued on 1 August 2011. Any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.4 or any of its previous versions should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.4 LIST OF APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AUTHORIZED TO 1 August 2011 CONDUCT CONFORMANCE TESTS AND ISSUE LRIT CONFORMANCE TEST REPORTS ON BEHALF OF THE ADMINISTRATIONS This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.3 issued on 2 June 2011. Any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.3 or any of its previous versions should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.3 LIST OF APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AUTHORIZED TO 2 June 2011 CONDUCT CONFORMANCE TESTS AND ISSUE LRIT CONFORMANCE TEST REPORTS ON BEHALF OF THE ADMINISTRATIONS This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.2 issued on 22 March 2011. Any
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reference to MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.2 or any of its previous versions should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.2 LIST OF APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AUTHORIZED TO 22 March 2011 CONDUCT CONFORMANCE TESTS AND ISSUE LRIT CONFORMANCE TEST REPO RTS ON BEHALF OF THE ADMINISTRATIONS This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.1 issued on 16 February 2011 and any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1377 or MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.1 should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1377/Rev.1 LIST OF APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AUTHORIZED TO 16 February 2011 CONDUCT CONFORMANCE TESTS AND ISSUE LRIT CONFORMANCE TEST REPORTS ON BEHALF OF THE ADMINISTRATIONS This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1377 issued on 6 December 2010 and any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1377 should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1377 6 December 2010 LIST OF APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT CONFORMANCE TESTS AND ISSUE LRIT CONFORMANCE TEST REPORTS ON BEHALF OF THE ADMINISTRATIONS
MSC.1/Circ.1376/Rev.1 CONTINUITY OF SERVICE PLAN FOR THE LRIT SYSTEM 28 May 2012 This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1376 issued on 3 December 2010. Any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1376 should henceforth be read as reference to this circular. MSC.1/Circ.1376 3 December 2010 CONTINUITY OF SERVICE PLAN FOR THE LRIT SYSTEM This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1344 on Interim continuity of service plan for the LRIT system, for the period between MSC 87 and MSC 88, issued on 13 May 2010, and any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1344 should be read as reference to the present circular.
MSC.1/Circ.1375/Rev.1 UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATION V/23 28 May 2012 This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1375. MSC.1/Circ.1375 7 December 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1374 3 December 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1373 1 June 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1372 24 May 2010 UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATION V/23
INFORMATION ON PROHIBITING THE USE OF ASBESTOS ON BOARD SHIPS MEMBERSHIP OF THE IHO
GUIDANCE FOR APPLICATION OF SOLAS REGULATION II-1/41.6
MSC.1/Circ.1371/Add.2 AMENDMENTS TO THE LIST OF CODES, RECOMMENDATIONS, 15 August 2012 GUIDELINES AND OTHER SAFETY- AND SECURITY-RELATED NON-MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS MSC.1/Circ.1371/Add.1 AMENDMENTS TO LIST OF CODES, RECOMMENDATIONS,
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30 August 2011
GUIDELINES AND OTHER SAFETY- AND SECURITY-RELATED NONMANDATORY INSTRUMENTS LIST OF CODES, RECOMMENDATIONS, GUIDELINES AND OTHER SAFETY- AND SECURITY-RELATED NON-MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF FIXED HYDROCARBON GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS
MSC.1/Circ.1371 30 July 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1370 22 June 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1369/Add.1 INTERIM EXPLANATORY NOTES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF 4 December 2012 PASSENGER SHIP SYSTEMS' CAPABILITIES AFTER A FIRE OR FLOODING CASUALTY REVISIONS TO INTERPRETATIONS NOS. 22 AND 27 OF APPENDIX 1 OF MSC.1/CIRC.1369 MSC.1/Circ.1369 2010 INTERIM EXPLANATORY NOTES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF 22 June PASSENGER SHIP SYSTEMS' CAPABILITIES AFTER A FIRE OR FLOODING CASUALTY This circular revokes circular MSC.1/Circ.1214. INTERIM CLARIFICATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 REQUIREMENTS REGARDING INTERRELATION BETWEEN THE CENTRAL CONTROL STATION, NAVIGATION BRIDGE AND SAFETY CENTRE AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AT SEA YACHT RACING
MSC.1/Circ.1368 22 June 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1367 24 May 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1366 24 May 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1365 24 May 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1364 24 May 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1363 30 June 2010
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE LOCATING, TRACKING AND EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION DEVICES REVISED INTERNATIONAL SAFETYNET MANUAL
INTERIM GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING NATURAL GAS HYDRATE PELLETS (NGHP) IN BULK UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-1
REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES IN SHIPS APPLICABLE TO THE FUMIGATION OF CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS The present circular supersedes MSC.1/Circ.1265. CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE ANNEXES AND SUPPLEMENTS Amendments to the Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide)
MSC.1/Circ.1360 27 May 2010
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INFORMATION ON LOCAL REGULATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES IN SHIPS The present circular supersedes MSC/Circ.612, as amended by MSC/Circ.689 and MSC/Circ.746. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE SAFE LOADING OF BULK CARRIERS AMENDMENTS TO THE MANUAL ON LOADING AND UNLOADING OF SOLID BULK CARGOES FOR TERMINAL REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO THE GUIDELINES FOR SECURING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF ROAD VEHICLES ON RO-RO SHIPS (RESOLUTION A.581(14)) AMENDMENTS TO THE ELEMENTS TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN CONSIDERING THE SAFE STOWAGE AND SECURING OF CARGO UNITS AND VEHICLES IN SHIPS (RESOLUTION A.533(13)) REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CARGO 30 SECURING MANUAL This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.745. AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FOR CARGO STOWAGE AND SECURING (CSS CODE)
MSC.1/Circ.1354 30 June 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1353 June 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1352 30 June 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1351 15 June 2010
INTERPRETATION OF STOWAGE AND SEGREGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES AND COAL RELATED TO "HOT AREAS" IN THE IMSBC CODE UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER V
HIGH-SPEED CRAFT (HSC) COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SOLAS REGULATIONS V/18 TO V/20 AND CHAPTER 13 OF THE 2000 HIGH-SPEED CRAFT CODE GUIDELINES FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF TECHNICAL PROVISIONS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF AN IN-WATER SURVEY IN LIEU OF BOTTOM INSPECTION IN DRY-DOCK TO PERMIT ONE DRY-DOCK EXAMINATION IN ANY FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FOR PASSENGER SHIPS OTHER THAN RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS DETERMINATION OF THE REQUIRED SAFE WORKING LOAD OF LIFERAFT LAUNCHING APPLIANCES ON PASSENGER SHIPS UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF THE 2000 HSC CODE
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MSC.1/Circ.1345 2 June 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1344 13 May 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1343 2 June 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1342 27 May 2010
UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATION II-1/27.5
INTERIM CONTINUITY OF SERVICE PLAN FOR THE LRIT SYSTEM, FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN MSC 87 AND MSC 88 GUIDELINES FOR THE INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN A SHIP CONSTRUCTION FILE REMINDER IN CONNECTION WITH SHORE LEAVE AND ACCESS TO SHIPS The Committee revoked MSC/Circ.1112 and resolved that any reference to MSC/Circ.1112 should be read as a reference to this circular. GUIDELINES ON SECURITY-RELATED TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION FOR PORT FACILITY PERSONNEL Not Ready PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA Best Management Practices for Protection against Somalia Based Piracy MSC.1/Circ.1337 is hereby revoked. GUIDANCE TO SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES IN RELATION TO REQUESTING AND RECEIVING LRIT INFORMATION This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1308 and any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1308 should be read as reference to the present circular. PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and in the Arabian Sea Area developed by the industry MSC.1/Circ.1335 is hereby revoked. CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE Contact information for the designated national competent authority This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1301. PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the Coast of Somalia developed by the industry PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS Guidance to shipowners and ship operators, shipmasters and crews on preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships This circular revokes MSC/Circ.623/Rev.3. PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS Recommendations to Governments for preventing and suppressing piracy and armed robbery against ships This circular revokes MSC/Circ.622/Rev.1.
MSC.1/Circ.1341 27 May 2010 MSC.1/Circ.1340 MSC.1/Circ.1339 14 September 2011
MSC.1/Circ.1338 1 March 2011
MSC.1/Circ.1337 4 August 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1335 29 September 2009
MSC.1/Circ.1334 23 June 2009
MSC.1/Circ.1333 26 June 2009
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PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION/SURVEY OF MEANS OF EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION GUIDELINES FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PROTECTIVE COATINGS GUIDELINES FOR UNIFORM OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF HIGHSPEED CRAFT GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF INFLATABLE LIFERAFTS SUBJECT TO EXTENDED SERVICE INTERVALS NOT EXCEEDING 30 MONTHS GUIDELINES FOR THE FITTING AND USE OF FALL PREVENTER DEVICES (FPDs)
MSC.1/Circ.1327 11 June 2009
CLARIFICATION OF SOLAS REGULATION III/19 MISSING INFORMATION ON APPARATUS GROUPS IN COLUMN i OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE IBC CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED STANDARDS FOR THE DESIGN, TESTING AND LOCATION OF DEVICES TO PREVENT THE PASSAGE OF FLAME INTO CARGO TANKS IN TANKERS (MSC/CIRC.677, AS AMENDED BY MSC/CIRC.1009) UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF THE IBC CODE
MSC.1/Circ.1323 10 June 2009 MSC.1/Circ.1322 11 June 2009 MSC.1/Circ.1321 11 June 2009 MSC.1/Circ.1320 11 June 2009
UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2
GUIDELINES FOR MEASURES TO PREVENT FIRES IN ENGINE-ROOMS AND CARGO PUMP-ROOMS GUIDELINES FOR THE DRAINAGE OF FIRE-FIGHTING WATER FROM CLOSED VEHICLE AND RO-RO SPACES AND SPECIAL CATEGORY SPACES OF PASSENGER AND CARGO SHIPS RECOMMENDATION FOR THE EVALUATION OF FIRE PERFORMANCE AND APPROVAL OF LARGE FIRE DOORS GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS OF FIXED CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS APPLICATION FOR EXISTING APPROVALS ACCORDING TO THE
MSC.1/Circ.1319 11 June 2009 MSC.1/Circ.1318 11 June 2009 MSC.1/Circ.1317
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11 June 2009
REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF EQUIVALENT FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, AS REFERRED TO IN SOLAS 74, FOR MACHINERY SPACES AND CARGO PUMP-ROOMS (MSC/CIRC.848) GUIDELINES ON DETERMINING THE NO OBSERVED ADVERSE EFFECT LEVEL (NOAEL) AND LOWEST OBSERVED ADVERSE EFFECT LEVEL (LOAEL) VALUES FOR HALOCARBON FIREEXTINGUISHING AGENTS GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED DRY CHEMICAL POWDER FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK APPLICATION OF SOLAS REGULATION II-2/10 AND CHAPTER 12 OF THE FSS CODE RELATED TO EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP CAPACITY GUIDANCE FOR APPLICATION OF CHAPTERS 4 TO 7 AND 9 OF THE FSS CODE, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTIONS MSC.206(81) AND MSC.217(82) REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE PERFORMANCE AND TESTING CRITERIA, AND SURVEYS OF FOAM CONCENTRATES FOR FIXED FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.582 and Corr.1, and MSC/Circ.799. Type approvals conducted in accordance with the aforementioned Guidelines should remain valid until 1 July 2012. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL INFORMATION COMMUNICATED TO THE ORGANIZATION IN RELATION TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LRIT DATA CENTRES AND THEIR POSITION IN RELATION TO DEVELOPMENTAL TESTING AND THE PRODUCTION LRIT SYSTEM This circular supersedes COMSAR/Circ.15. INFORMATION COMMUNICATED TO THE ORGANIZATION IN RELATION TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LRIT DATA CENTRES AND THEIR POSITION IN RELATION TO DEVELOPMENTAL TESTING AND THE PRODUCTION LRIT SYSTEM As from 1 October 2009, this circular should be considered as having been revoked. GUIDANCE TO SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES IN RELATION TO REQUESTING AND RECEIVING LRIT INFORMATION The circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1297 and any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1297 should be read as reference to the present circular. GUIDANCE ON THE SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE OF SHIPS WITH THE REQUIREMENT TO TRANSMIT LRIT INFORMATION
MSC.1/Circ.1316 10 June 2009
MSC.1/Circ.1315 10 June 2009
MSC.1/Circ.1312 10 June 2009
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This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1296 and any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1296 should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1306 10 June 2009 GUIDELINES ON DETERMINING THE NO OBSERVED ADVERSE EFFECT LEVEL (NOAEL) AND LOWEST OBSERVED ADVERSE EFFECT LEVEL (LOAEL) VALUES FOR HALOCARBON FIREEXTINGUISHING AGENTS REVISED GUIDANCE TO MASTERS, COMPANIES AND DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS ON THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE ENTRY OF A SHIP INTO PORT GUIDANCE FOR APPLICATION OF SOLAS REGULATION III/7, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION MSC.201(81) GUIDANCE ON THE PROVISION FOR MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS WHEN CARRYING OIL OR OIL FUEL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOLAS REGULATION VI/5-1 PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS THE INTERNATIONAL ARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE Contact information for the designated national competent authority This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1254. IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION A.747(18) ON PPLICATION OF TONNAGE MEASUREMENT OF SEGREGATED BALLAST TANKS IN OIL TANKERS TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND MEASURES FOR ACCELERATING THE COMPLETION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LRIT SYSTEM GUIDANCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LRIT SYSTEM The circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1256. GUIDANCE TO SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES IN RELATION TO REQUESTING AND RECEIVING LRIT INFORMATION The circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1258. GUIDANCE ON THE SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE OF SHIPS WITH THE REQUIREMENT TO TRANSMIT LRIT INFORMATION This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1257. GUIDANCE IN RELATION TO CERTAIN TYPES OF SHIPS WHICH ARE REQUIRED TO TRANSMIT LRIT INFORMATION ON EXEMPTIONS AND EQUIVALENTS AND ON CERTAIN OPERATIONAL MATTERS
MSC.1/Circ.1302 16 April 2009 MSC.1/Circ.1301 9 February 2009
MSC.1/Circ.1294/Rev.3 LONG-RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING SYSTEM

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28 May 2012
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION (PART II) This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1294/Rev.2 issued on 15 February 2011. Any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1294/Rev.2 or any of its previous versions should be read as reference to the present circular.
MSC.1/Circ.1294/Rev.2 LONG-RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING SYSTEM 15 February 2011 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION (PART II) This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1294/Rev.1 issued on 13 May 2010 and any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1294 or MSC.1/Circ.1294/Rev.1 should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1294/Rev.1 LONG-RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING SYSTEM 13 May 2010 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION (PART II) This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1294 issued on 8 December 2008 and any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1294 should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1294 8 December 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1293 10 December 2008 LONG-RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING SYSTEM TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION (PART II) PARTICIPATION IN THE WMO VOLUNTARY OBSERVING SHIPS (VOS) SCHEME This circular revokes MSC/Circ.1017. EARLY APPLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE ON INTACT STABILITY, 2008 GUIDELINES FOR FLOODING DETECTION SYSTEMS ON PASSENGER SHIPS UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF THE TERM FIRST SURVEY REFERRED TO IN SOLAS REGULATIONS This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.1141. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTION A.706(17). WORLD-WIDE NAVIGATIONAL WARNING SERVICE This circular revokes MSC/Circ.685, MSC/Circ.750 and MSC/Circ.957. AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTION A.705(17) PROMULGATION OF MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATION II-1/32.1
MSC.1/Circ.1287 9 December 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1286 10 December 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1285 11 December 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1284
UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS REGULATION III/16.1
UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS REGULATIONS II-1/1.3 AND
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11 December 2008 MSC/1/Circ.1283 22 December 2008
II-1/3-6 NON-MANDATORY GUIDELINES ON SECURITY ASPECTS OF THE OPERATION OF VESSELS WHICH DO NOT FALL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF SOLAS CHAPTER XI-2 AND THE ISPS CODE APPLICATION OF THE AMENDED SOLAS REGULATIONS II-2/3, XII/12 AND XII/13 EXPLANATORY NOTES TO THE INTERNATIONAL CODE ON INTACT STABILITY, 2008 NIGHT-TIME LOOKOUT PHOTOCHROMIC LENSES AND DARK ADAPTATION GUIDELINES FOR CORROSION PROTECTION OF PERMANENT MEANS OF ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS GUIDANCE ON WEARING IMMERSION SUITS IN TOTALLY ENCLOSED LIFEBOATS INTERIM RECOMMENDATION ON CONDITIONS FOR AUTHORIZATION OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR LIFEBOATS, LAUNCHING APPLIANCES AND ON-LOAD RELEASE GEAR UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2
MSC.1/Circ.1282 9 December 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1281 9 December 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1280 19 May 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1279 23 May 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1278 23 May 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1277 23 May 2008
MSC.1/Circ.1276 30 May 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1275 3 June 2008
UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2 ON THE NUMBER AND ARRANGEMENT OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON BOARD SHIPS GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION OF FIRE RISK OF EXTERNAL AREAS ON PASSENGER SHIPS UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURES (FTP CODE) GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED WATER-BASED FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR RO-RO SPACES AND SPECIAL CATEGORY SPACES EQUIVALENT TO THAT REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION A.123(V) This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.914. GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF HIGH-EXPANSION FOAM SYSTEMS USING INSIDE AIR FOR THE PROTECTION OF MACHINERY SPACES AND CARGO PUMP-ROOMS REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED AEROSOL FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS EQUIVALENT TO FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, AS REFERRED TO IN SOLAS 74, FOR MACHINERY SPACES This circular supersedes circular MSC/Circ.1007.
MSC.1/Circ.1274 3 June 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1273 30 May 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1272 4 June 2008
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AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF EQUIVALENT WATER-BASED FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS FOR MACHINERY SPACES AND CARGO PUMP-ROOMS (MSC/CIRC.1165) GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED PRESSURE WATERSPRAYING AND WATER-BASED FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS FOR CABIN BALCONIES AMENDMENTS TO REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF EQUIVALENT FIXED GAS FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, AS REFERRED TO IN SOLAS 74, FOR MACHINERY SPACES AND CARGO PUMP-ROOMS (MSC/CIRC.848) CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS Document of compliance with the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods under the provisions of regulation II-2/19 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended, and of paragraph 7.17 of the 2000 HSC Code, as amended This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.1027 and MSC/Circ.1148. RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES IN SHIPS APPLICABLE TO THE FUMIGATION OF CARGO TRANSPORT UNITS The present circular supersedes MSC/Circ.612, as amended by MSC/Circ.689 and MSC/Circ.746 with regard to the fumigation of cargo transport units. RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES IN SHIPS APPLICABLE TO THE FUMIGATION OF CARGO HOLDS The present circular supersedes MSC/Circ.612, as amended by MSC/Circ.689 and MSC/Circ.746 with regard to the fumigation of cargo holds. REVISED RECOMMENDATION ON SAFETY OF PERSONNEL DURING CONTAINER SECURING OPERATIONS This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.886 on Recommendation on safety of personnel during container securing operations. CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE ANNEXES AND SUPPLEMENTS Amendments to the Revised Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide) PREVENTION OF MARITIME ACCIDENTS DUE TO DRIFTWOOD AND OTHER FLOATING OBSTACLES UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF COLREG 1972, AS AMENDED
MSC.1/Circ.1268 30 May 2008
MSC.1/Circ.1264 27 May 2008
MSC.1/Circ.1262 27 May 2008
MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.5 LONG-RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING SYSTEM 28 May 2012 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION (PART I) This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.4 issued on 15 February 2011. Any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.4 or any of its previous versions should be read as reference to the present circular.
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MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.4 LONG-RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING SYSTEM 15 February 2011 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION (PART I) INTERIM REVISED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LRIT SYSTEM (Version 5) This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.3 issued on 21 May 2010 and any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1259, MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.1, SC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.2 or MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.3 should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.3 LONG-RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING SYSTEM 21 May 2010 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION (PART I) INTERIM REVISED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LRIT SYSTEM (Version 4) This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.2 issued on 30 June 2009 and any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1259, MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.1 or MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.2 should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.2 LONG-RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING SYSTEM 30 June 2009 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION (PART I) INTERIM REVISED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LRIT SYSTEM (Version 3) This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.1 issued on 15 April 2009 and any reference to MSC.1/Circ.1259 or MSC.1/Circ.1259/Rev.1 should be read as reference to the present circular. MSC.1/Circ.1258 5 June 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1257 5 June 2008 GUIDANCE TO SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES IN RELATION TO REQUESTING AND RECEIVING LRIT INFORMATION GUIDANCE ON THE SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE OF SHIPS WITH THE REQUIREMENT TO TRANSMIT LRIT INFORMATION GUIDANCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LRIT SYSTEM
MSC.1/Circ.1256 5 June 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1255 27 May 2008 MSC.1/Circ.1254 19 February 2008
GUIDELINES FOR OWNERS/OPERATORS ON PREPARING EMERGENCY TOWING PROCEDURES CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE Contact information for the designated national competent authority This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1232. SHIPBOARD TECHNICAL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS GUIDELINES ON ANNUAL TESTING OF THE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS) GUIDELINES ON THE CONTROL OF SHIPS IN AN EMERGENCY
MSC.1/Circ.1253 26 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1252 22 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1251 19 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1250
SAFETY MARGIN TO PROTECT RADAR SYSTEMS
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19 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1249 16 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1248 16 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1247 6 November 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1246 29 October 2007 ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE (IAMSAR) MANUAL MINIMIZING DELAYS IN SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE TO DISTRESS ALERTS UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF UNFORESEEN DELAY IN DELIVERY OF SHIPS INTERPRETATION OF ALTERATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS OF A MAJOR CHARACTER This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.650. GUIDELINES FOR DAMAGE CONTROL PLANS AND INFORMATION TO THE MASTER SYMBOL OF INFANT LIFEJACKET
MSC.1/Circ.1245 29 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1244 29 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1243 29 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1242 30 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1241 30 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1240 30 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1239 30 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1238 30 October 2007
UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF SOLAS CHAPTER III
GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF FIXED FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS FOR CABIN BALCONIES UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BULK CHEMICALS (IBC) CODE UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS (FSS CODE) UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-2
GUIDELINES FOR EVACUATION ANALYSIS FOR NEW AND EXISTING PASSENGER SHIPS This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.1033. AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF EQUIVALENT WATER-BASED FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS FOR MACHINERY SPACES AND CARGO PUMP-ROOMS (MSC/CIRC.1165) CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE Contact information for the designated national competent authority GUIDELINES ON SECURITY-RELATED TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION FOR SHIPBOARD PERSONNEL DRAINAGE OF FIRE-FIGHTING WATER FROM ENCLOSED VEHICLE
MSC.1/Circ.1237 30 October 2007
MSC/1/Circ.1236 4 June 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1235 21 October 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1234
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31 October 2007
AND RO-RO SPACES AND SPECIAL CATEGORY SPACES FOR PASSENGER AND CARGO SHIPS PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE Contact information for the designated national competent authority This circular revokes MSC.1/Circ.1201. Interim scheme for the compliance of certain cargo ships and special purpose ships with the management for the safe operations of ships Amendments to the manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal representatives Guidelines for the approval of stability instruments
MSC.1/Circ.1233 15 June 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1232 7 February 2007
MSC.1/Circ.1231 11 December 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1230 5 February 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1229 11 January 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1228 11 January 2007
Revised guidance to the master for avoiding dangerous situations in adverse weather and sea conditions This Revised Guidance supersedes the Guidance to the master for avoiding dangerous situations in following and quartering seas (MSC/Circ.707). Explanatory notes to the interim guidelines for alternative assessment of the weather criterion Interim explanatory notes to the SOLAS Chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations Navigational warnings concerning operations endangering the safety of navigation Unified interpretations of SOLAS Chapter V
MSC.1/Circ.1227 11 January 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1226 15 January 2007 MSC.1/Circ.1225 11 December 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1224 11 December 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1223 11 December 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1222 11 December 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1221 11 December 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1220 12 December 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1219 15 December 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1218
Guidelines for pre-planning of surveys in dry dock of ships which are not subject to the enhanced programme of inspections Guidelines on annual testing of voyage data recorders (VDR) and simplified voyage data recorders (S-VDR) Validity of type approval certification for marine products
Voluntary structural guidelines for new ships carrying liquids in bulk containing benzene Interim LRIT technical specifications and other matters
Guidance on exchange of medical information between telemedical assistance
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15 December 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1217 14 December 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1216 26 February 2007
services (TMAS) involved in international SAR operations Interim guidance on voluntary self-assessment by companies and company security officers (CSOs) for ship security Revised recommendations on the safe transport of dangerous cargoes and related activities in port areas This circular revokes the aforementioned MSC/Circ.675. Early implementation of amendments to SOLAS Chapter III and the international life-saving appliance (LSA) Code Performance standards for the systems and services to remain operational on passenger ships for safe return to port and orderly evacuation and abandonment after a casualty Interpretation and application of the IGC Code for ships carrying liquefied carbon dioxide in bulk Guidelines on alternative design and arrangements for SOLAS Chapters II-1 and III Unified interpretations to SOLAS Regulation II-1/10 and Regulation 12 of the revised SOLAS chapter II-1 regarding bow doors and the extension of the collision bulkhead COSPAS-SARSAT International 406 Mhz Beacon Registration Database
MSC.1/Circ.1213 15 December 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1212 15 December 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1211 25 May 2006
MSC.1/Circ.1210 11 July 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1209 22 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1208 22 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1207 26 May 2006
Information on simulators available for use in maritime training
Promoting and verifying continued familiarization of GMDSS operators on board ships Early implementation of draft SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.3.4
MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 Measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats 11 June 2009 This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.1049, MSC/Circ.1093, MSC/Circ.1136, MSC/Circ.1137 and MSC.1/Circ.1206. MSC.1/Circ.1206 26 May 2006 Measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.1049, MSC/Circ.1093, MSC/Circ.1136 and MSC/Circ.1137. Guidelines for developing operation and maintenance manuals for lifeboat systems Early application of amendment to SOLAS chapter II-2
MSC.1/Circ.1205 26 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1204 26 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1203
Unified interpretations of SOLAS chapter II-2 and fire test procedures referred
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26 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1202 14 June 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1201 5 June 2006
to in the FTP code Inspection programmes for cargo transport units (CTUS) carrying dangerous goods Carriage of dangerous goods the international maritime dangerous goods (IMDG) Code Contact information for the designated national competent authority This circular revokes MSC.2/Circ.36. Interim guidelines for alternative assessment of the weather criterion
MSC.1/Circ.1200 24 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1199 31 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1198 2 June 2006
Interim guidance on compliance of ships carrying dry cargoes in bulk with requirements of SOLAS Chapters II-1, III, IX, XI-1 and XII Application of SOLAS regulation XII/6.3 on corrosion prevention of dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers and application of the performance standard for protective coatings for dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers Amendments to the unified interpretations to SOLAS Chapters II-1 and XII approved by MSC/Circ.1176 Means of embarkation on and disembarkation from ships
Guidelines for the conduct of high-speed craft model tests This circular supersedes the Interim Guidelines for the conduct of high-speed craft model tests (MSC/Circ.1029). Effective implementation of SOLAS chapter xi-2 and the ISPS code
MSC.1/Circ.1194 30 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1193 30 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1192 30 May 2006
Guidance on voluntary self-assessment by administrations and for ship security
Guidance on voluntary self-assessment by SOLAS contracting governments and by port facilities MSC/Circ.1131 on Interim Guidance on voluntary self-assessment by SOLAS Contracting Governments and by port facilities is revoked as from the date of issue of the present circular. Further reminder of the obligation to notify flag states when exercising control and compliance measures MSC/Circ.1133 on Reminder of the obligation to notify flag States when exercising control and compliance measures is revoked as from the date of issue of the present circular. Guidance on the provision of information for identifying ships when transmitting ship security alerts
MSC.1/Circ.1191 30 May 2006
MSC.1/Circ.1190 30 May 2006
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MSC.1/Circ.1189 30 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1188 22 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1187 23 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1186 1 June 2006
Interim scheme for the compliance of special purpose ships with the special measures to enhance maritime security Guidelines on training and certification for port facility security officers
Interim operational recommendations for passenger ships with cabin balconies
Guidelines on the training of sar service personnel working in major incidents
MSC.1/Circ.1185/Rev.1 Guide for cold water survival 30 November 2012 This circular supersedes MSC.1/Circ.1185. MSC.1/Circ.1185 31 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1184 31 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1183 31 May 2006 MSC.1/Circ.1182 31 May 2006 MSC/Circ.1181 11 July 2006 MSC/Circ.1180 MEPC/Circ.474 25 August 2005 MSC/Circ.1179 24 May 2005 Guide for cold water survival
Enhanced contingency planning guidance for passenger ships operating in areas remote from SAR facilities Guidelines on the provision of external support as an aid to incident containment for SAR authorities and others concerned Guide to recovery techniques
Adoption of Amendments to The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual Amendments to the guidelines for formal safety assessment (FSA) for use in the IMO rule-making process (MSC/Circ.1023 - MEPC/Circ.392)
Deficiencies in Hydrographic Surveying and Nautical Charting Worldwide and their impact on safety of navigation in and protection of the marine environment Unified interpretations of SOLAS regulations XII/4.2 and XII/5.2
MSC/Circ.1178 25 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1177 25 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1176 25 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1175 24 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1174 20 May 2005
Unified Interpretation of the 2000 HSC Code
Unified interpretations to SOLAS Chapters II-1 and XII and to the technical provisions for means of access for inspections Guidance on shipboard towing and mooring equipment
Basic safety guidance for oceanic voyages by non-regulated craft
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MSC/Circ.1173 23 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1172 23 May 2005
Adoption of Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual Identification of Passenger Ships, other than R-Ro Passenger ships, which should benefit from being equipped with the emergency medical kit//bag (EMK) Closure of INMARSAT-E Services by INMARSAT Ltd
MSC/Circ.1171 23 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1170 15 June 2005 MSC/Circ.1169 1 June 2005 MSC/Circ.1168 1 June 2005 MSC/Circ.1167 1 June 2005 MSC/Circ.1166 27 June 2005 MSC/Circ.1165 10 June 2005 MSC/Circ.1164 20 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1163 20 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1162 20 May 2005
Application of SOLAS regulation II-2/15 for lubricating oil and other flammable oil arrangements for ships built before 1 July 1998 Unified interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2
Interim guidelines for the testing, approval and maintenance of evacuation guidance systems used as an alternative to low-location lighting systems Functional requirements and performance standards for the assessment of evacuation guidance systems Guidelines for a simplified evacuation analysis for high-speed passenger craft This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.1001. Revised guidelines for the approval of equivalent water-based fire-extinguishing systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended International convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended General principles and recommendations for knowledge, skills and training for officers on wing-in-ground (WIG) craft operating in both displacement and ground effect modes Guidance on Training Fast Rescue Boats launch and recovery teams and boat crews Manual on loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes for terminal representatives Guidelines on the provision of stability-related information for bulk carriers
MSC/Circ.1161 20 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1160 16 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1159 24 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1158 24 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1157 23 May 2005
Unified Interpretation of SOLAS Chapter II-1
Interim Scheme for the Compliance of Certain Cargo Ships with the special measures to enhance Maritime Security
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MSC/Circ.1156 23 May 2005
Guidance on the Access of Public Authorities, Emergency Response services and pilots on board ships to which SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code apply Guidance on the message priority and the testing of ship security alert systems
MSC/Circ.1155 23 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1154 23 May 2005 MSC/Circ.1153 31 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1152 15 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1151 17 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1150 23 January 2005 MSC/Circ.1149 15 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1148 15 December 2004
Guidelines on Training and Certification for Company Security Officers
National Contact Points for Safety and Pollution Prevention
Helicopter facilities on board ships - amendments to Annex 14 (Aerodromes), Volume II (Heliports), to the convention on International Civil Aviation Revised list of certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships
Provision of information on the implementation of codes, recommendations guidelines and other non-mandatory instruments Accidents involving bulk cargoes not specifically listed in the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code) Carriage of dangerous goods (Issuing and renewal of document of compliance with the special requirements applicable to ships carrying dangerous goods) Questionnaire on inspections of containers/vehicles carrying packaged dangerous goods Lists of solid bulk cargoes for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system may be exempted or for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is ineffective This circular supersedes MSC/Circ.671. Precautionary advice to masters when undertaking ballast water exchange operations Additional guidance for the uniform application of rule 1(e) of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended Guidelines on early assessment of hull damage and possible need for abandonment of bulk carriers Marking the ships plans, manuals and other documents with the IMO Ship Identification Number Unified interpretation of the term first survey referred to in SOLAS Regulations II-2/1.2.2.2, V/19.1.2.2, V/19.2.4.2.2 and V/20.1.2 Transfer of ships between states
MSC/Circ.1147 15 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1146 15 December 2004
MSC/Circ.1145 13 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1144 13 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1143 13 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1142 20 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1141 21 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1140 20 December 2004
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MSC/Circ.1139 15 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1138 16 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1137 15 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1136 15 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1135 15 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1134 10 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1133 14 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1132 14 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1131 14 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1130 14 December 2004
Conditions applicable to propulsion control automation systems of ships built after 1 July 1986, but before 1 July 2004 (SOLAS Regulation II-1/31) Interpretation to the guidelines for design, construction and operation of passenger submersible craft Guidelines for simulated launching of free-fall lifeboats
Guidance on Safety During Abandon Ship Drills using Lifeboats
As-built construction drawings to be maintained on board the ship and ashore
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended Reminder of the obligation to notify flag states when exercising control and compliance measures Guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code Interim guidance on voluntary self-assessment by SOLAS contracting governments and by port facilities Guidance to masters, companies and duly authorized officers on the requirements relating to the submission of security-related information prior to the entry of a ship into port Guidance on the establishment of medical and sanitation related programmes for passenger ships List of products that have been omitted from either Chapter 17 or 18 of the IBC Code due to missing safety data, pollution data or both Early Implementation of Amendment to SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.3.3 adopted by Resolution MSC.152(78) Amendments to the Interim Guidelines for Wing-in-Ground (WIG) Craft
MSC/Circ.1129 15 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1128 13 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1127 15 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1126 6 January 2005 MSC/Circ.1125 6 January 2005 MSC/Circ.1124 28 July 2004 MSC/Circ.1123 26 May 2004
Amendments to the Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Operation of Passenger Submersible Craft Adoption of Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual Guidelines on annual testing of L-band satellite EPIRBs
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MSC/Circ.1122 24 May 2004 MSC/Circ.1121 20 May 2004
Adoption of the revised Navtex manual
International convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended (Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, confirmed by the Maritime Safety Committee to have communicated information which demonstrates that full and complete effect is given to the relevant provisions of the Convention) Unified interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2, the FSS Code, the FTP Code and related Fire Test Procedures Ship/terminal interface improvement for bulk carriers Implementation of SOLAS Regulation V/9 Hydrographic Services
MSC/Circ.1120 2 June 2004 MSC/Circ.1119 10 June 1004 MSC/Circ.1118 27 May 2004 MSC/Circ.1117 24 June 2004 MSC/Circ.1116 2 June 2004 MSC/Circ.1115 25 May 2004 MSC/Circ.1114 25 May 2004 MSC/Circ.1113 7 June 2004 MSC/Circ.1112 7 June 2004 MSC/Circ.1111 7 June 2004 MSC/Circ.1110 7 June 2004
Guidance for checking the structure of bulk carriers
Unified interpretations of the IBC and IGC Codes
Prevention of accidents in high free-fall launching of lifeboats
Guidelines for periodic testing of immersion suit and anti-exposure suit seams and closures Guidance to port state control officers on the non-security related elements of the 2002 SOLAS amendments Shore leave and access to ships under the ISPS Code
Guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code Matters related to SOLAS Regulations XI-2/6 and XI-2/7
MSC/Circ.1109/Rev.1 False security alerts and distress/security double alerts 14 December 2004 MSC/Circ.1109 7 June 2004 MSC/Circ.1108 25 May 2004 False security alerts and distress/security double alerts
Guidelines for assessing the longitudinal strength of bulk carriers during loading, unloading and ballast water exchange
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MSC/Circ.1107 25 May 2004
Application of SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-6 on access to and within spaces in, and forward of, the cargo area of oil tankers and bulk carriers and application of the technical provisions for means of access for inspections Implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code to port facilities
MSC/Circ.1106 29 March 2004 MSC/Circ.1105 25 February 2004 MSC/Circ.1104 15 January 2004 MSC/Circ.1103 MEPC.6/Circ.9 31 December 2003 MSC/Circ.1102 15 September 2003 MSC/Circ.1101 MEPC/Circ.409 FAL/Circ.100 8 September 2003 MSC/Circ.1100/ MEPC/Circ.407 27 August 2003 MSC/Circ.1099/ MEPC/Circ.405 2 September 2003 MSC/Circ.1098/ FAL/Circ.99 23 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1097 6 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1096 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1095 18 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1094 17 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1093 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1092
Guidance on responsibility and liability issues related to the use of the emergency medical kit/bag and evaluation of its use in emergency incidents Implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code
Interpretations of the 2000 HSC Code and SOLAS Chapter X
Ship/Port Interface. Availability of tug assistance
Recommendation for the use of a Standard Format for the Cargo Information Required by Chapter 16 of the IBC Code
Guidelines of the Organization and Method of Work of the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee and their subsidiary bodies, as amended Ship/Port Interface Development of Guidelines on minimum training and education for shore-side mooring personnel Guidance relating to the implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code Guidelines on the prevention and management of severe acute respiratory 16 syndrome (SARS) Revised Minimum Safety Standards for Ships Carrying Liquids in Bulk Containing Benzene Application of SOLAS regulation III/26 concerning fast rescue boat systems on ro-ro passenger ships Guidelines for periodic servicing and maintenance of lifeboats, launching 17 appliances and on-load release gear International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
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5 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1091 6 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1090 6 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1089 6 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1088 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1087 18 June 1003 MSC/Circ.1086 18 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1085 13 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1084 13 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1083 13 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1082 13 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1081 13 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1080 6 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1079 10 July 2003 MSC/Circ.1078 6 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1077 6 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1076 6 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1075 May 2003
Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended Issues to be considered when introducing new technology on board ship
Guidance for administrations, companies, masters and manning agents in detecting and preventing unlawful practices Guidance on recommended anti-fraud measures and forgery prevention features for seafarers certificates Questionnaire on national database standards, recorded systems and anti-fraud 6 measures Guidelines for partially weathertight watchway covers on board containerships
Code of Practice for atmospheric oil mist detectors
Use of Smoke Helmet-type Breathing Apparatus
Principles for hot work on board all types of ships
Unified interpretation of SOLAS regulation II-2/15.2.11, in force before 1 July 2002 Unified interpretations of the guidelines for the approval of fixed water-based local application fire-fighting systems (MSC/Circ.913) Unified interpretation of the revised SOLAS Chapter II-2
Adoption of amendments to the international aeronautical and maritime search and rescue (IAMSAR) manual Guidelines for Preparing Plans for Co-operation between search and rescue services and passenger ships Guidelines to Administrations on Reporting False Alerts
Procedure for evaluation and possible recognition of mobile-satellite systems notified for use in the GMDSS Future withdrawal of INMARSAT-A services by INMARSAT Ltd
Granting Exemptions from the Provisions of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
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MSC/Circ.1074 10 June 2003
Measures to Enhance Maritime Security Interim guidelines for the authorization of recognized security organizations acting on behalf of the administration and/or designated authority of a contracting government Measures to Enhance Maritime Security
MSC/Circ.1073 10 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1072 26 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1071 13 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1070 12 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1069 12 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1068 6 May 2003 MSC/Circ.1067 28 February 2003 MSC/Circ.1066 13 December 2002 MSC/Circ.1065 13 December 2002
Guidance on Provision of Ship Security Alert Systems Guidelines for Bulk Carrier Hatch Cover Surveys and Owners Inspections and Maintenance Ship Design, Construction, repair and maintenance
Interpretation of SOLAS Regulation XII/13
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Early Implementation of the Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STC3), 1978, as amended IALA Standards for Training and Certification of vessel traffic service (VTS) personnel
MSC/Circ.1064/Add.1 Amendments to the International Safetynet Manual 6 June 2003 MSC/Circ.1064 17 December 2002 MSC/Circ.1063 19 December 2002 MSC/Circ.1062 16 December 2002 MSC/Circ.1061 6 January 2003 MSC/Circ.1060 6 January 2003 Amendments to the International Safetynet Manual
Participation of Ships in Weather Routeing Services
Maintenance and Administration of AIS Binary Messages
Guidance for the Operational use of Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) Guidance note on the Preparation of Proposals on Ships Routeing Systems and Ship Reporting Systems for Submission to the Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation Procedures Concerning Observed ISM Code Major non-conformities
MSC/Circ.1059 16 December 2002
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MSC/Circ.1058 16 December 2002
Interim Guidelines to Assist Flag States and other Substantially Interested States to Establish and Maintain an Effective Framework for Consultation and Co-operation in Marine Casualty Investigations Proposed Amendments to Update the DSC Code and the 1994 HSC Code
MSC/Circ.1057 23 December 2002 MSC/Circ.1056 23 December 2002 MSC/Circ.1055 23 December 2003
Guidelines for Ships Operating in Arctic ice-covered Waters
Guidelines on the Sampling Method of Thickness measurements for longitudinal strength evaluation and repair methods in accordance with annex 12 to annex B to Resolution A.744(18), as amended Interim Guidelines for Wing-in-ground (WIG) Craft
MSC/Circ.1054 16 December 2002 MSC/Circ.1053 16 December 2002 MSC/Circ.1052 31 December 2002 MSC/Circ.1051 19 July 2002
Explanatory Notes to the Standards for Ship Manoeuvrability
Interim Application of Paragraphs 4.6.1.1, 4.6.2.2 and 15.7 of the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonised System of Survey and Certification (Resolution A.746(18) Shipboard plans for fire protection appliances, life-saving appliances and means of escape Accidents with lifeboats
MSC/Circ.1050 28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1049 18 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1048 28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1047 28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1046 28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1045 28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1044 5 June 2002 MSC/Circ.1043 31 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1042
Performance standards and performance tests for manually powered reverse osmosis desalinators Guidelines for monthly shipboard inspection of immersion suits and antiexposure suits by ships crews Guidelines for the assessment of thermal protection
Guidelines for maintenance and monitoring of on-board materials containing asbestos Adoption of Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual Guidance on ships daily reporting of their positions to their companies List of contents of the Emergency Medical Kit/Bag and medical consideration
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28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1041 28 May 2002
for its use on Ro-Ro passenger ships not normally carrying a medical doctor Guidelines for ship operators and search and rescue (SAR) services on minimum requirements for SAR data providers holding SAR co-operation plans in accordance with SOLAS Regulation V/7.3 and MSC/Circ.1000 and the provision of up-to-date plans at all times Guidelines on Annual Testing of 406 Mhz Satellite EPIRBs
MSC/Circ.1040 28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1039 28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1038 28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1037 28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1036 28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1035 28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1034 28 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1033 6 June 2002 MSC/Circ.1032 23 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1031 23 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1030 29 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1029 20 June 2002 MSC/Circ.1028 20 June 2002 MSC/Circ.1027 6 June 2002 MSC/Circ.1026 27 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1025
Guidelines for shore-based maintenance of satellite EPIRBs
Guidelines for General Radiocommunications
Unified interpretations of the revised SOLAS Chapter II-2
Unified Interpretations of the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) and Fire test Procedures Referred to in the Code Guidelines for the use and installation of detectors equivalent to smoke detectors
Guidelines for smoke control and ventilation systems for internal assembly stations and atriums on new passenger ships Interim Guidelines for Evacuation Analyses for new and existing passenger ships
International Convention of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCS), 1978, as amended International convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended International convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended Interim Guidelines for the conduct of high-speed craft model tests
Application of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 and the 1988 Protocol Relating thereto, to high-speed craft Carriage of Dangerous Goods
Amendments to the code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing (CSS Code) Carriage of Dangerous goods, International maritime dangerous goods (IMDG)
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17 July 2002 MSC/Circ.1024 29 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1023 5 April 2002 MSC/Circ.1022 16 May 2002 MSC/Circ.1021 20 May 2004 MSC/Circ.1020 3 January 2002 MSC/Circ.1019 1 December 2001 MSC/Circ.1018 19 November 2001
Code Guidelines on voyage data recorder (VDR) ownership and recovery
Guidelines for Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) for use in the IMO Rule-Making Process Guidance on the use of Human Element Analysing Process (HEAP) and Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) in the IMO Rule Making Process International convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended Implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by 1 July 2002. National Contact Points for Safety and Pollution Prevention
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended (Parties to the International Convention on Standards of STCW, 1978, as amended, confirmed by the MSC to have communicated information which demonstrates that full and complete effect is given to the relevant provisions of the Convention) Participation in the World Meteorological Organization Voluntary Observing Ships (VOS) Scheme Application of SOLAS regulation III/26 concerning fast rescue boats and means of rescue systems on ro-ro passenger ships Reporting near misses
MSC/Circ.1017 11.06.01 MSC/Circ.1016 26.06.01
MSC/Circ.1015 12.06.01 MSC/Circ.1014 12.06.01 MSC/Circ.1013 23.07.01
Guidance on fatigue mitigation and management
Interim application of paragraphs 4.6.1.1, 4.6.2.2 and 15.7 of the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (resolution A.746(18)) Endorsement of certificates with the date of completion of the survey on which they are based
MSC/Circ.1012 MEPC/Circ.384 26.06.01 MSC/Circ.1011 MEPC/Circ.383 26.06.01
Measures to improve port State control procedures
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MSC/Circ.1010 MEPC/Circ.382 10.07.01 MSC/Circ.1009 8.06.01
Communication of information on authorization of recognized organizations (ROs)
Amendments to the Revised Standards for the design, testing and locating of devices to prevent the passage of flame into cargo tanks in tankers (MSC/Circ.677) Revisions to interpretations of the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) and fire test procedures referred to in the Code (MSC/Circ.916) Guidelines for the approval of fixed aerosol fireextinguishing systems equivalent to fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS 74, for machinery spaces Guidelines on fire test procedures for acceptance of fire-retardant materials for the construction of lifeboats Unified interpretations of vague expressions and other vague wording of SOLAS chapter II-2 Unified interpretations of the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) and fire test procedures referred to in the Code Guidelines on a simplified calculation for the total amount of combustible materials per unit area in accommodation and service spaces Guidelines on alternative design and arrangements for fire safety Interim Guidelines for a simplified evaluation analysis of high-speed passenger craft Guidelines for the preparation of plans for co-operation between search and rescue services and passenger ships Amendments to the IAMSAR Manual
MSC/Circ.1008 8.06.01
MSC/Circ.1007 26.06.01
MSC/Circ.1003 8.06.01
MSC/Circ1002 26.06.01 MSC/Circ.1001 26.06.01 MSC/Circ.1000 11.06.01 MSC/Circ.999 11.06.01 MSC/Circ.998 25.07.01 MSC/Circ.997 11.06.01 MSC/Circ.996 8.06.01
IACS Unified Interpretation regarding timber deck cargo in the context of damage stability requirements Guidance on preparation and review of independent evaluations required by STCW regulation I/8 and section A-I/7 of the STCW Code Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, confirmed by the
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Maritime Safety Committee to have communicated information which demonstrates that full and complete effect is given to the relevant provisions of the Convention MSC/Circ.995 11.06.01 MSC/Circ.994 1 May 2001 MSC/Circ.993 31.03.01 MSC/Circ.992 31.03.01 Advice on the dangers of flooding of forward compartments
The Beneficial Impact of the ISM Code and its Role as an Indicator of Safe Operation and Environmental Protection Reports of piracy and armed robbery against ships First quarterly report (January to March 2001) Reports of piracy and armed robbery against ships Issued monthly Acts reported during March 2001 Reports of piracy and armed robbery against ships Annual report 2000 Reports of piracy and armed robbery against ships Issued monthly Acts reported during February 2001 Reports of piracy and armed robbery against robbery against ships Acts reported during January 2001 Registration of research and development projects Summary table of projects (10) Transport of Dangerous Good Code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) Amendment No.3-2000 (Amendment 30-00) Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Fourth quarterly report (October to December 2000) Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Issued monthly Acts reported during December 2000 Draft code of practice for the investigation of the crimes of piracy and armed robbery against ships Amendments to the International Code of Signals
MSC/Circ.991 31.03.01 MSC/Circ.990 28.02.01
MSC/Circ.989 31.01.01
MSC/Circ.988 15.01.01 MSC/Circ.987 20.12.00
MSC/Circ.986 01.01.01
MSC/Circ.985 31.12.00
MSC/Circ.984 20.12.00
MSC/Circ.983 20.12.00 MSC/Circ.982 20 December 2000
Guidelines on Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout
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MSC/Circ.981 29.01.01
Guidelines for the design, construction and operation of passenger submersible craft
MSC/Circ.980/Add.2 Standardized life-saving appliance evaluation and test report forms 13.02.01 MSC/Circ.980/Add.1 Standardized life-saving appliance evaluation and test report forms 13.02.01 MSC/Circ.980 13.02.01 MSC/Circ.979 8.12.00 Standardized life-saving appliance evaluation and test report forms
International Convention on Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended International Convention on Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Issued monthly Acts reported during November 2000 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery Against ships Acts reported during October 2000 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery Against ships Third quarterly report (July to September 2000) Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery Against ships Issued monthly Acts reported during September 2000 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery Against ships Issued monthly Acts reported during August 2000 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery Against ships Issued monthly Acts reported during July 2000 National contact points for safety and pollution prevention
MSC/Circ.978 6.12.00
MSC/Circ.977 30.11.00
MSC/Circ.976 31.10.00 MSC/Circ.975 01.10.00
MSC/Circ.974 30.09.00
MSC/Circ.973 31.08.00
MSC/Circ.972 31.07.00
MSC/Circ.971 MEPC.6/Circ.6 1.12.00 MSC/Circ.970 1.7.2000
Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery Against ships Second quarterly report (April to June 2000) Reports on Acts of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships
MSC/Circ.969
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31 May 1998 MSC/Circ.968 31.05.2000 MSC/Circ.967 6.6.2000 Piracy and armed robbery against ships Issued monthly Acts reported during May 2000 Piracy and armed robbery against ships Directive for Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCCs) IACS unified interpretation of prototype test
Unified interpretations of vague expressions and other vague wording of SOLAS chapter II-2 Interpretations of the international code for the application of fire test procedures (FTP code) and fire test procedures referred to in the code Transport of calcium hypochlorite
Amendments to the code of safe practice for solid bulk cargoes (BC Code) Transport of dangerous goods International maritime dangerous goods code (IMDG Code) Andment No.30-2000 (Amendt. 30-00) Medical assistance at sea
MSC/Circ.960 20.6.2000 MSC/Circ.959 20.6.2000 MSC/Circ.958 26.06.2000 MSC/Circ.957 26.6.2000 MSC/Circ.956 23.6.2000 MSC/Circ.955 23.6.2000
Interim procedures for MRCCs on receipt of distress alerts Amendments to the Navtex manual Amendments to resolution A.706(17) Worldwide navigational warning service Guidelines for unscheduled inspections of ro-ro passenger ships by flag states Servicing of life-saving appliances and radiocommunication equipment under the harmonized system of survey and certification (HSSC) Self-assessment of flag state performance: Criteria and performance indicators Reports on marine casualties and incidents
MSC/Circ.954 23.6.2000 MSC/Circ.953
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14.12.00
Revised harmonized reporting procedures Reports required under SOLAS regulation I/21 and MARPOL 73/78 articles 8 and 12 IALA standards for training and certification of vessel traffic service (VTS) personnel International convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for fishing vessel personnel (STCW-F), 1995 Guidance on arrangements between parties to allow for recognition of certificates under STCW regulation I/10 MSC Circulars superseded by the 1995 amendments to the 1978 STCW convention Preparation of reports pursuant to STCW regulation I/7, paragraph 2 Safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers Ship/terminal interface (Requirements for Terminal operators) Revised List of Certificates and Documents Required to be Carried on Board Ships
MSC/Circ.952 30.5.2000
MSC/Circ.951 2.6.2000
MSC/Circ.950 20.5.2000
MSC/Circ.946 FAL/Circ.90 MEPC/Circ.368 03.07.2000 MSC/Circ.945 30.4.2000
Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Issued monthly Acts reported during April 2000 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships First quarterly report (January to March 2000) Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Issued monthly Acts reported during March 2000 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Annual report 1999 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Issued monthly Acts reported during February 2000 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against
MSC/Circ.944 01.4.2000
MSC/Circ.943 31.3.2000
MSC/Circ.942 17.3.2000
MSC/Circ.941 29.02.2000
MSC/Circ.940
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31.01.2000
Ships - Issued monthly Acts reported during January 2000 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against Ships Fourth quarterly report (October to December 1999) Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against Ships - Issued monthly Acts reported during December 1999 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against Ships - Issued monthly Acts reported during December 1999 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against Ships Issued monthly Acts reported during October 1999 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against Ships Issued monthly Acts reported during September 1999 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against Ships Issued monthly Acts reported during August 1999 Registration of research and development projects
MSC/Circ.939 01.01.2000
MSC/Circ.938 31.12.99
MSC/Circ.937 25 01.99
MSC/Circ.936 31.10.99
MSC/Circ.934 30.9.99
MSC/Circ.933 31.8.99
MSC/Circ.932 25.01.2000 MSC/Circ.930 26.7.99
Guidelines on methods for making reference to IMO and other instruments in IMO Conventions and other mandatory instruments Guidelines on the organization and method of work of the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee and their subsidiary bodies Application of cargo-tank venting requirements to combined chemical/oil tankers Interpretation of paragraph 8.1.5 of the IBC Code and part E of chapter II of the BCH Code Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Documents of compliance issued under the provisions of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code
MSC/Circ.931 10.9.99
MSC/Circ.929 26.07.99
MSC/Circ.928 31.7.99 MSC/Circ.927 MEPC/Circ.359 21.7.99 MSC/Circ.926 MEPC.6/Circ.5
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1.11.99 MSC/Circ.925 30.6.99 MSC/Circ.924 5.7.99 MSC/Circ.923 31.5.99 MSC/Circ.922 4.6.99 MSC/Circ.921 4.6.99 MSC/Circ.920 15.6.99 MSC/Circ.919 15.6.99 MSC/Circ.918 4.6.99 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Recommendations on performance standards and tests for thermal protective lifejackets (TP-Lifejackets) Amendments to the BC Code
Model loading and stability manual
Guidelines for damage control plans
Guidance for port State control officers in respect certificates of competency issued under the provisions of the STCW Convention Guidelines on fire safety construction in accommodation areas Interpretations of the international code for the application of fire test procedures (FTP Code) and fire test procedures referred to in the Code Unified interpretations of vague expressions and other vague wording of SOLAS chapter II-2 Guidelines for the approval of alternative fixed water-based fire-fighting systems for special category spaces Guidelines for the approval of fixed water-based local application fire-fighting systems for use in category "A" machinery spaces Interpretations of standards for fixed sprinkler systems for high-speed craft (Resolution MSC.44(65))
MSC/Circ.917 4.6.99 MSC/Circ.916 4.6.99
MSC/Circ.915 4.6.99 MSC/Circ.914 4 6.99 MSC/Circ.913 4.6.99
MSC/Circ.912 4.6.99
MSC/Circ.911/Add.1 Addendum to the Interpretations of fire protection-related provisions 05.07.00 of the HSC Code MSC/Circ.911 4.6.99 Interpretations of fire protection-related provisions of the HSC Code
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MSC/Circ.910 3.6.99 MSC/Circ.909 4 6.99 MSC/Circ.908 4.6.99 MSC/Circ.907 17.6.99 MSC/Circ.906 30.4.99 MSC/Circ.905 31.3.99 MSC/Circ.904 31.3.99 MSC/Circ.903 15.3.99 MSC/Circ.902 28.2.99 MSC/Circ.901 MSC/Circ.900 2.2.99 MSC/Circ.899 31.1.99 MSC/Circ.898
Strength of ro-ro passenger ship "B" class bulkheads to which handrails are attached Interim guidelines for a simplified evacuation analysis on ro-ro passenger ships Uniform method of measurement of the density of bulk cargoes Application of SOLAS regulation III/28.02 concerning helicopter landing areas on non ro-ro passenger ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Registration of research and development projects Fraudulent certificates of competency
Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships
MSC/Circ.897 31.12.98
MSC/Circ.896/Rev.1 Interim measures for combating unsafe practices 12.06.01 associated with the trafficking or transport of migrants by sea MSC/Circ.896 16.12.98 Interim measures for combating unsafe practices associated with the trafficking or transport of migrants by sea Recommendation on helicopter landing areas on ro-ro passenger ships Addressing the year 2000 problem: Co-operation
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17.12.98 MSC/Circ.893 21.12.98 MSC/Circ.892 16.12.98 MSC/Circ.891 21.12.98 MSC/Circ.890 MEPC/Circ.354 18.12.98 MSC/Circ.889 17.12.98 MSC/Circ.888 21.12.98 MSC/Circ.887 21.12.98
within mandatory ship reporting systems Navigational warnings concerning operations endangering the safety of navigation Alerting of search and rescue authorities
Guidelines for the on-board use and application of computers Interim Guidelines for Port State Control related to the ISM Code
Self-Assessment of Flag State Performance
Preventing falls at corrugated bulkheads in general cargo ships Interpretation of the term "other strategic points" in SOLAS regulation III/50 and LSA Code section VII/7.2 Recommendation on safety of personnel during container securing operations Testing and approval of position-indicating lights for life-saving appliances under the international life-saving appliances (LSA) Code Guidelines for safe ocean towing
MSC/Circ.886 21.12.98 MSC/Circ.885 21.12.98
MSC/Circ.884 21.12.98 MSC/Circ.883 14.12.98 MSC/Circ.882 14.12.98 MSC/Circ.881 14.12.98 MSC/Circ.880 30.11.98 MSC/Circ.879 MEPC/Circ.348 19.11.98 MSC/Circ.878/ MEPC/Circ.346
Maritime Safety and INMARSAT Ship Earth Station Barring Procedures Guidelines on annual testing of 406 MHz Satellite EPIRBs Implementation of the international safety management (ISM) Code by 1 July 2002 Reports on acts of Piracy and armed robbery against ships Equivalency arrangements for the carriage of styrene monomer
Interim guidelines for the application of human element analysing process (HEAP) to the IMO
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20.11.98 MSC/Circ.877 31.10.98 MSC/Circ.876 30.9.98 MSC/Circ.875 30.9.98 MSC/Circ.874 31.8.98 MSC/Circ.873 30.6.98 MSC/Circ.872 MSC/Circ.871 30.6.98 MSC/Circ.870 30.6.98 MSC/Circ.869 31.5.98 MSC/Circ.868 MSC/Circ.867
rule-making process Reports on acts of Piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of Piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of Piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of Piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of Piracy and armed robbery against ships Not available Reports on acts of Piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of Piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of Piracy and armed robbery against ships Addressing the year 2000 problem Officer of the navigational watch acting as the sole look-out Guidelines for the application of safety standards to pusher tug-barge combinations Evaluation of information on safety and environment aspects relating to control and management of ships' ballast water Guidelines for preparing plans for co-operation between search and rescue services and passenger ships on fixed routes (in accordance with SOLAS regulation V/15(c)) Recommendation on prevention of harmful interference to 406 MHz EPIRBs operating with the COSPAS-SARSAT system Clarification of certain requirements in IMO performance standards for GMDSS equipment Measures to reduce the number of false
MSC/Circ.866 1.6.98 MSC/Circ.865 30.6.98
MSC/Circ.864 22.5.98
MSC/Circ.863 22.5.98
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22.5.98 MSC/Circ.860 22.5.98 MSC/Circ.859 22.5.98 MSC/Circ.858 22.5.98 MSC/Circ.857 11.6.98 MSC/Circ.856 11.6.98 MSC/Circ.855 12.6.98 MSC/Circ.854 12.6.98 MSC/Circ.853 22.5.98 MSC/Circ.852 9.11.98 MSC/Circ.851 1.6.98 MSC/Circ.850 8.6.98 MSC/Circ.849 8.6.98 MSC/Circ.848 8.6.98
distress alerts Guidelines for the approval of offshore containers handled in open sea Inspection programmes for Cargo Transport Units (CTUs) carrying dangerous goods Documents of Compliance with the SOLAS regulation II-2/54 Revised Medical first aid guide (MFAG)
Amendment 29 to the IMDG Code
Interpretation of the forward perpendicular for the purpose of SOLAS regulation II-1/10 Guidelines for shipboard loading and stability computer programs Guidance on shipboard assessments of proficiency
Information on the availability of simulator training
Guidelines on engine-room oil fuel systems
Guidelines on maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances Guidelines on the performance, location, use and care of emergency breathing devices (EEBDs) Revised guidelines for the approval of equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in chapter II-2 of SOLAS 74, for machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms Interpretations of vague expressions and other vague wording in SOLAS chapter II-2 Guidelines on human element considerations for the design and management of emergency escape arrangements on passenger ships Proposed amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)
MSC/Circ.847 12.6.98 MSC/Circ.846 8.6.98
MSC/Circ.845
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MSC/Circ.844 30.4.98 MSC/Circ.843 31.3.98 MSC/Circ.842 1.4.98 MSC/Circ.841 31.3.98 MSC/Circ.840 13.3.98 MSC/Circ.839 28.2.98 MSC/Circ.838 MEPC 6/Circ.3
Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Registration of research and development projects Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships National contact points for safety and pollution prevention
MSC/Circ.837 MSC/Circ.836 6.1.98 MSC/Circ.835 31.01.98 MSC/Circ.834 9.1.98 MSC/Circ.833 5.1.98 MSC/Circ.832 5.1.98 MSC/Circ.831 MSC/Circ.830 30.11.97 MSC/Circ.829 MEP/Circ.335 17.11.97 MSC/Circ.828 MEPC/Circ.334 7.11.97
Not available Recommendation on loading instruments
Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships. Issued monthly
Guidelines for engine-room layout, design and arrangement Registration of research and development projects Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships - Fourth quarterly report Not available Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships - Issued monthly Interim guidelines for the application of formal safety assessment (FSA) to the IMO rule-making process
Implementation of the ISM Code and interim documentation
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MSC/Circ.827 MEPC/Circ.333 9.12.97
Reports on Marine Casualties and Incidents Harmonized reporting procedures - Reports required under SOLAS regulation I/21 and MARPOL 73/78 articles 8 and 12 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships - Issued monthly Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships - Issued monthly Registration of research and development projects
MSC/Circ.826 31.10.97 MSC/Circ.825 30.09.97 MSC/Circ.824 01.10.97 MSC/Circ.823 30.09.97 MSC/Circ.822 29.08.97 MSC/Circ.821 31.08.97 MSC/Circ.820 31.07.97 MSC/Circ.819 01.07.97 MSC/Circ.818 30.06.97 MSC/Circ.817 30.06.97 MSC/Circ.816 MEPC/Circ.331 25/06.97
Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships - Issued monthly Amendments to the MERSAR Manual
Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Registration of research and development project
Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Guidelines on the organization and method of work of the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee and their subsidiary bodies List of IMO Safety-Related Requirements and Recommendations Applicable to all Ships and Certain Types of Ships IACS checklist for surveyors of ro-ro ships (Shell and inner doors - guidelines for surveyors) The role of the human element - List of human element common terms
MSC/Circ.815 13.11.98 MSC/Circ.814 21.07.97 MSC/Circ.813 MEPC/Circ.330 23.06.97 MSC/Circ.812 16.06.97
Amendments to the guidelines for securing arrangements for the transport of road vehicles on ro-ro ships (resolution A.581(14)) and the code
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of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing (resolution A.714(17)) MSC/Circ.811 08.07.97 MSC/Circ.810 30.06.97 Identification of float-free arrangements for liferafts
Recommendation on means of rescue on ro-ro passenger ships
MSC/Circ.809/Add.1 Addendum to the Recommendation for Canopied reversible liferafts, 17.06.99 automatically self-righting liferafts and fast rescue boats, including testing, on ro-ro passenger ships MSC/Circ.809 30.06.97 Recommendation for Canopied reversible liferafts, automatically self-righting liferafts and fast rescue boats, including testing, on ro-ro passenger ships Recommendation on performance standards for public address systems on passenger ships, including cabling Guidelines on riding repairs
MSC/Circ.808 30.06.97
MSC/Circ.807 30.06.97 MSC/Circ.806 30.06.97 MSC/Circ.805 06.06.97 MSC/Circ.804 09.06.97 MSC/Circ.803 09.06.97 MSC/Circ.802 MSC/Circ.801 MSC/Circ.800 09.06.97 MSC/Circ.799 09.06.97
Guidance on safety aspects of ballast water exchange at sea Guidance for the use of radio signals by ships under attack or threat of attack from pirates or armed robbers Impact of the year 2000 on software systems
Participation of non-SOLAS ships in the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) Provision of preliminary information on serious and very Not available Safety measures for deep-fat cooking equipment
Guidelines for performance and testing criteria and surveys of expansion foam concentrates for fire-extinguishing systems of chemical tankers Guidelines for performance and testing criteria and surveys of medium-expansion concentrates for fire-extinguishing systems
MSC/Circ.798 09.06.97
MSC/Circ.797/Rev.12 Training and watchkeeping - List of competent persons maintained by the 20 May 2005 Secretary-General Pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code
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MSC/Circ.797/Rev.11 Training and watchkeeping - List of competent persons maintained by the 10 December 2004 Secretary-General Pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC/Circ.797/Rev.10 Training and Watchkeeping List of competent persons maintained by the 1 September 2004 Secretary-General Pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code) MSC/Circ.797/Rev.9 Training and Watchkeeping - List of competent persons 06.06.03 maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC/Circ.797/Rev.8 Training and Watchkeeping - List of competent persons 05.02.03 maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC/Circ.797/Rev.7 Training and Watchkeeping - List of competent persons 24.06.02 maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC/Circ.797/Rev.6 Training and Watchkeeping - List of competent persons 17.10.01 maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC/Circ.797/Rev.5 Training and Watchkeeping - List of competent persons 09.03.01 maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC/Circ.797/Rev.4 Training and Watchkeeping - List of competent persons 19.10.00 maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC/Circ.797/Rev.3 Training and Watchkeeping - List of competent persons 19.07.99 maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC/Circ.797/Rev.2 Training and Watchkeeping - List of competent persons 19.02.99 maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC/Circ.797/Rev.1 Training and Watchkeeping - List of competent persons 01.07.98 maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC/Circ.797 07.07.97 Training and Watchkeeping - List of competent persons maintained by the Secretary-General pursuant to section A-I/7 of the STCW Code
MSC/Circ.796/Rev.1 Training and Watchkeeping - Procedures regarding the 22/05/98 consideration of information communicated in accordance with article IV and regulation I/7 of the STCW Convention and section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC/Circ.796 09.06.97 Training and Watchkeeping - Procedures regarding the consideration of information communicated in accordance
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with article IV and regulation I/7 of the STCW Convention and section A-I/7 of the STCW Code MSC/Circ.795 20.06.97 MSC/Circ.794 10.06.97 MSC/Circ.793 31.05.97 MSC/Circ.792 24.05.97 MSC/Circ.791 30.04.97 MSC/Circ.790 01.04.97 MSC/Circ.789 31.03.97 MSC/Circ.788 MEPC/Circ.325 27.03.97 MSC/Circ.787 02.05.97 MSC/Circ.786 31.03.97 MSC/Circ.785 17.03.97 MSC/Circ.784 28.02.97 MSC/Circ.783 17.02.97 MSC/Circ.782 31.01.97 MSC/Circ.781 7.02.97 MSC/Circ.780 02.01.97 MSC/Circ.780 International convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for fishing vessel personnel (STCW-F), 1995 IMO standard marine communication phrases (SMCPs)
Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships
Interpretation of the application of resolution A.747(18)
Registration of research and development projects
Authorization of recognized organizations acting on behalf of administrations
IMO/ILO/UN ECE Guidelines for packing of cargo transport units (CTUs)
Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships. Issued monthly
Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Compliance of authorized organizations with resolutions A.739(18) and A.789(19) Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships National contact points for safety and pollution prevention Reports on piracy and armed robbery against ships Reports on piracy and armed robbery
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02.01.97 MSC/Circ.779 31.12.96 MSC/Circ.778 3.01.97 MSC/Circ.777 12.12.96 MSC/Circ.776 12.12.96
against ships Reports on piracy and armed robbery against ships Registration of research and development projects
Indication of the assembly station in passenger ships Guidelines for the approval of equivalent fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems, as referred to in SOLAS 74, from machinery spaces and cargo pump-rooms Ships with reduced halons quantities
MSC/Circ.775 12.12.96 MSC/Circ.774 12.12.96 MSC/Circ.773 2.01.97 MSC/Circ.772 MEPC/Circ.319 19.12.96 MSC/Circ.771 12.12.96 MSC/Circ.770 30.11.96 MSC/Circ.769 31.10.96 MSC/Circ.768 01.10.96 MSC/Circ.767 30.9.96 MSC/Circ.766 22.12.94 MSC/Circ.765 23.07.96 MSC/Circ.764 31.07.96
Revised measures to prevent explosions in oil tanker cargo pump-rooms Pilot transfer arrangements
Guidelines for the development and approval of reporting requirements in non-mandatory instruments and report Implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Containers and Cargoes. Loading and Unloading of Bulk Cargoes
Interim guidelines for the systematic application of the grandfather clauses Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships
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MSC/Circ.763 11.06.96
Human element principles for the work of the Maritime Safety Committee, the Marine Environment Protection Committee and theirs ubsidiary bodies Implementation of the ISM Code - Guidance to companies operating multi-flagged fleets and supplementary guidelines to Administrations Timely and effective implementation of the ISM Code Guidelines for a structure of an integrated system of contingency planning for shipboard emergencies Registration of research and development projects
MSC/Circ.762 11.07.96
MSC/Circ.761 11.07.96 MSC/Circ.760 11.07.96 MSC/Circ.759 01.07.96 MSC/Circ.758 01.07.96 MSC/Circ.757 30.06.96 MSC/Circ.755 26.06.96 MSC/Circ.754 05.07.96 MSC/Circ.753 09.07.96 MSC/Circ.752 28.06.96 MSC/Circ.751 13.06.96 MSC/Circ.750 13.06.96 MSC/Circ.749 13.06.96
Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Side shell doors and stern doors on ro-ro passenger ships Passenger ferry security
Report on fishing vessels and fishermen statistics
Minimum safety standards for ships carrying mixture, the benzene content of which is 0.5 % or more Special needs of high-speed craft SAR operating plans Amendments to resolution A.706(17) World-Wide Navigational Warning Service Guidance to Administrations on improving the capability of shore authorities to contact ships during situations involving distress or SAR operations Implementation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Safety problems connected with the intermodal transport Amendments to the Recommendations
MSC/Circ.748 13.06.96 MSC/Circ.747 14.06.96 MSC/Circ.746
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14.06.96 MSC/Circ.745 13.06.96 MSC/Circ.744 13.06.96 MSC/Circ.743 13.06.96 MSC/Circ.742 14.06.96 MSC/Circ.741 21.06.96 MSC/Circ.740 14.06.96 MSC/Circ.739 28.06.96 MSC/Circ.738 24.06.96 MSC/Circ.737 28.06.96 MSC/Circ.736 21.06.96 MSC/Circ.735 24.06.96
for the safe use of pesticides in ships Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual Recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ship Communications between maritime Administrations and port authorities Amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code) Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code Amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code) Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code) Guidelines for dynamic positioning system (DP) operator training Guidelines on anchoring systems for MODUs
Interpretations of vague expressions in SOLAS chapter II-1
Recommendation for the design and operation of passenger ships to respond to elderly and disabled persons' needs Interpretations of phrases on human performance criteria contained in SOLAS chapter II-1 Officer of the navigational watch acting as the sole look-out in periods of darkness Interim guidelines on the test procedure for demonstrating the equivalence of composite materials to steel under the provisions of the 1974 SOLAS Convention Revised factors to be taken into consideration when designing cargo tank venting and gas-freeing arrangements Recommendations for ventilation or inerting of double hull spaces
MSC/Circ.731 12.07.96
MSC/Circ.730 28.06.96
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MSC/Circ.729 04.07.96
Design guidelines and operational recommendations for ventilation systems in ro-ro cargo spaces Revised test method for equivalent water-based fire-extinguishing systems for machinery spaces of category A and cargo pump-rooms Recommendation on thermal radiation test supplement to fire resistance tests for "A", "B" and "F" class divisions Avoidance by submerged submarines of fishing vessels and their fishing gear - Code of practice for the conduct of submarine operation in waters frequented by fishing vessels Not issued Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Implementation of Assembly Resolution A.747(18) on application of tonnage measurement of segregated ballast tanks in oil tankers Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Simulators available for use in maritime training Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Registration of research and development projects Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Registration of research and development project - Summary table projects (7) Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery
MSC/Circ.728 04.06.96
MSC/Circ.727 28.06.96
MSC/Circ.726 12.07.96
MSC/Circ.725 MSC/Circ.724 31.05.96 MSC/Circ.723 02.05.96
MSC/Circ.720 01.04.96 MSC/Circ.719 31.03.96 MSC/Circ.718 04.04.96 MSC/Circ.717 01.03.96 MSC/Circ.716 31.01.96 MSC/Circ.715 31.12.95 MSC/Circ.714
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31.12.95 MSC/Circ.713 31.12.95 MSC/Circ.712 30.10.95 MSC/Circ.711 31.10.95 MSC/Circ.709 30.09.95 MSC/Circ.708 30.09.95 MSC/Circ.707 19.10.95 MSC/Circ.706 03.10.95 MSC/Circ.705 30.09.95 MSC/Circ.704 21.09.95 MSC/Circ.703 31.08.95 MSC/Circ.702 MSC/Circ.701 31.07.95 MSC/Circ.700 20.07.95 MSC/Circ.699 17.07.95 MSC/Circ.698 30.06.95 MSC/Circ.697 13.07.95 MSC/Circ.696 01.06.95 MSC/Circ.695
against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Guidance to the master for avoiding dangerous situations in following and quartering seas Guidance on intact stability of existing tankers during liquid transfer operations Registration of research and development project Listing of certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Not issued Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Piracy and armed robbery against ships
Revised guidelines for passenger safety instructions
Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships Registration of research and development projects
Thorough examination of the cargo lifting plant of ships Falls at corrugated bulkheads in general cargo
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01.06.95 MSC/Circ.694 01.06.95
ships Inspection programmes on freight containers, other cargo transport units (CTUs) and vehicles carrying dangerous goods Draft amendments to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code Clarification of SOLAS regulation III/50 regarding general emergency alarm systems Amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing Ship/shore safety checklist
MSC/Circ.693 26.05.95 MSC/Circ.692 26.05.95 MSC/Circ.691 01.06.95 MSC/Circ.690 01.06.95 MSC/Circ.689 01.06.95 MSC/Circ.688 31.05.95 MSC/Circ.687 31.05.95 MSC/Circ.686 02.06.95
Amendments to the Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships Interpretations of SOLAS regulation II-1/8.7.2
Emergency source of power for category A high speed craft Guidelines on the means of access to structures for inspection and maintenance of oil tankers and bulk carriers Amendments to resolution A.706 (17)
MSC/Circ.685 05.06.95 MSC/Circ.684 22.05.95 MSC/Circ.683 22.05.95 MSC/Circ.682 22.05.95 MSC/Circ.681 31.05.95 MSC/Circ.680 MEPC/Circ.297 MEPC/Circ.294 31.05.95 MSC/Circ.679 31.03.95
Questionnaire on shore-based facilities in the GMDSS Present homing capability of satellite EPIRBs board all ships Implementation of the GMDSS on
Guidelines for passenger safety instructions on ro-ro passenger ships Guidelines on the organization and method of work of the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee and their subsidiary bodies Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships
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MSC/Circ.678 04.04.95 MSC/Circ.677 30.12.94
Registration of research and development project
Revised standards for the design, testing and locating of devices to prevent the passage of flame into cargo tanks in tankers Registration of research and development projects
Recommendations on the safe transport of dangerous cargoes related activities in port areas Participation in the world meteorological organization voluntary observing ships' scheme On-board communication phrases for passenger care
Measures to prevent explosions in oil tanker pump rooms Lists of solid bulk cargoes which are non-combustible or constitute a low fire risk for which a fixed gas fireextinguishing system is ineffective Guidelines for the performance and testing criteria and surveys of high-expansion foam concentrates for fixed fire-extinguishing systems Interpretations of SOLAS chapter II-2, as amended by resolution MSC.27(61) Alternative arrangements for halon fire-extinguishing systems in machinery spaces and pump-rooms Containers and Cargoes - Safe practices on board bulk carriers Containers and Cargoes - Loading and unloading of bulk cargoes - Cargo Operations Form Containers and Cargoes - Loading and unloading of bulk cargoes - Duties of Chief Mate and Officer of the Watch (OOW) at loading and discharging ports Containers and Cargoes - Code of safe practice for stowage and securing (CSS Code) Amendments to the CSS Code Containers and Cargoes -
MSC/Circ.670 05.01.95
MSC/Circ.669 22.12.94 MSC/Circ.668 30.12.94
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22.12.94 MSC/Circ.662 22.12.94
Form for cargo information Containers and Cargoes - Code of safe practice for solid bulk cargoes (BC Code) Amendments to the BC Code Availability of rescue co-ordination centres on a 24-hour basis Proper use of lanyards attached to satellite EPIRBs
MSC/Circ.661 16.01.95 MSC/Circ.660 12.01.95 MSC/Circ.659 15.12.94 MSC/Circ.658 15.06.94
Carriage of Dangerous Goods - International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) Annexes and Implementation of the Assembly Resolution A.747(18) on application of tonnage measurement of segregated ballast tanks in oil tankers Implementation of IMO's strategy for ship/port interface Safety of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes
MSC/Circ.657 09.06.94 MSC/Circ.656 06.06.94 MSC/Circ.655 06.06.94 MSC/Circ.654 08.06.94 MSC/Circ.653 09.06.94
Guidance for planning the enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers Application of the international convention on tonnage measurement of ships, 1969 to existing ships Simplified tonnage calculation for existing ships which do not have their gross tonnage determined in accordance with the 1969 Tonnage Convention Application of the 1966 LL Convention to high-speed craft Interpretations of regulations of part B-1 of SOLAS chapter II-1 Interpretation for alternations and modifications of a major character Interpretation of provisions of resolution MSC.26(60) and MSC/Circ.574 Guidelines for the operation, inspection and maintenance Guidelines to minimize leakage from
MSC/Circ.652 09.06.94 MSC/Circ.651 08.06.94 MSC/Circ.650 08.06.94 MSC/Circ.649 08.06.94 MSC/Circ.648 06.06.94 MSC/Circ.647
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06.06.94 MSC/Circ.646 06.06.94 MSC/Circ.645 06.06.94 MSC/Circ.644 06.06.94
flammable liquid systems Recommendations for the fitting of hull stress monitoring systems Guidelines for vessels with dynamic positioning systems Explanatory notes to the interim standards for ship manoeuvrability
MSC/Circ.643/Add.1 Carriage of Dangerous Goods 18.07.94 - International Maritime Dangerous Goods and Code (IMDG Code) - Annexes and Supplements - Amendment No.27-1994 (Amdt. 27-94) MSC/Circ.643 14.06.94 Carriage of Dangerous Goods International Maritime Dangerous Goods and Code (IMDG Code) - Annexes and Supplements - Amendment No.27-1994 (Amdt. 27-94) Document of compliance with the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods under the provisions of regulation II-2/54 of SOLAS 74, as amended International points of contact for maritime mobile services identities (MMSI) International SafetyNET Service
MSC/Circ.642 06.06.94
MSC/Circ.641 17.05.94 MSC/Circ.640 27.05.94 MSC/Circ.639 17.06.94 MSC/Circ.638 26.05.94 MSC/Circ.637 27.05.94 MSC/Circ.636 27.06.94 MSC/Circ.635 15.06.94
Avoidance by submerged submarines of fishing vessels and their fishing gear Maintaining a proper look out
Performance standards for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) World wide navigation system - Validation criteria, procedures and means of measurement. Tonnage measurement of certain ships relevant to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers, 1978 Drug use and alcohol abuse
MSC/Circ.634 10.06.94 MSC/Circ.633 16.06.94
Simulators available for use in maritime training
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MSC/Circ.632 MSC/Circ.631 28.02.94 MSC/Circ.630 01.11.93 MSC/Circ.629 20.07.93 MSC/Circ.628 17.06.93 MSC/Circ.627 05.07.93 MSC/Circ.626 18.06.93 MSC/Circ.625 20.07.93
Not issued Application on tonnage measurement of` segregated ballast tanks in oil tankers Procedures for the control of ships Information on available inspection services Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control - Annual report 1992 Guidelines on the enhanced programme of surveys for bulk carriers Navigation bridge visibility - Draft amendments to SOLAS chapter V Amendments to the BC Code
Registration of research and development projects - summary table of projects (1)
MSC/Circ.625/Add.5 Registration of research and development 04.10.94 projects MSC/Circ.625/Add.4 Registration of research and development 05.07.94 projects MSC/Circ.625/Add.3 Registration of research and development 06.04.94 projects MSC/Circ.625/Add.2 Registration of research and development 31.12.93 projects MSC/Circ.625/Add.1 Registration of research and development 06.10.93 projects MSC/Circ.624 18.06.93 Subject areas and topics relating to the ship/port interface
MSC/Circ.623/Rev.3 Piracy and armed robbery against ships 29.05.02 Guidance to shipowners and ship operators, shipmasters and crews on preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships MSC/Circ.623/Rev.2 Piracy and armed robbery against ships 20.06.01 Guidance to shipowners and ship operators, shipmasters and crews on preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships
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MSC/Circ.623/Rev.1 Piracy and armed robbery against ships 16.06.99 Guidance to shipowners and ship operators, shipmasters and crews on preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships MSC/Circ.623 18.06.93 Piracy and armed robbery against ships Guidance to shipowners and ship operators, shipmasters and crews on preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships
MSC/Circ.622/Rev.1 Piracy and armed robbery against ships 16.06.99 Recommendations to Governments for combating piracy and armed robbery against ships MSC/Circ.622 22.06.93 Piracy and armed robbery against ships Recommendations to Governments for combating piracy and armed robbery against ships Guidelines for the investigation of accidents where fatigue may have been a contributing factor Proposed amendments to resolution A.466(XII) - Procedures for the control of ships Minimum in-service eyesight standards
MSC/Circ.621 28.06.93
MSC/Circ.620
MSC/Circ.619 22.06.93 MSC/Circ.618 17.06.93
Proposed amendments for the extension of the code on alarms and indicators to cover the 1989 MODU Code and the Code of safety for diving systems
MSC/Circ.617/Rev.1 Guidelines for passenger safety 10.01.95 instructions MSC/Circ.617 22.06.93 MSC/Circ.616 22.06.93 MSC/Circ.615 22.06.93 Guidelines for passenger safety instructions Evaluation of fee-fall lifeboat launch performance Life-Saving Appliances - Amendments to the Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances (A.689(17)) Guidelines on inspection and maintenance of lifeboat on-load release gear
MSC/Circ.614 29.03.93
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MSC/Circ.613 18.03.93 MSC/Circ.612 + Corr.1 18.03.93 MSC/Circ.611 18.06.93 MSC/Circ.610 7.07.93 MSC/Circ.609 24.03.93
Guidelines for the approval of containers handled in open seas Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships
Questionnaire on the condition of ships carrying solid bulk cargoes Use and application of computers computer virus protection Application of SOLAS Amendments to ships constructed before the application date of the amendments - Interpretation of regulation II-1/1.3 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended
MSC/Circ.608/Rev.1 Interim guidelines for open-top container 05.07.94 ships MSC/Circ.608 18.06.93 MSC/Circ.607 16.03.93 MSC/Circ.606 12.02.93 MSC/Circ.605 04.02.93 MSC/Circ.604 28.01.93 Interim guidelines for open-top container ships Procedures for the control of ships Information on available inspection services Port State concurrence with SOLAS exemptions Registration of research and development projects Interim arrangements for the assignment of the amended filling-limit requirements under Chapters 8 and 15 of the Gas Carrier Codes Guidelines on display sizes and techniques for navigational purposes Materials used for bulkheads in accommodation spaces defined in Regulation II-2/3.10 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention Fire Protection in machinery spaces
MSC/Circ.603 07.01.93 MSC/Circ.602 28.01.93
MSC/Circ.601 29.01.93 MSC/Circ.600 29.01.93
Annual Leakage Check of Halon fire-extinguishing systems
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MSC/Circ.599 04.02.93 MSC/Circ.598 27.08.92
New Halon installations as being of essential use Memorandum of understanding on port State Control - Annual Report 1991
MSC/Circ.597/Rev.1 Piracy and armed robbery against ships 29.06.93 (Revised at the sixty-second session of the MSC) MSC/Circ.597 18.08.92 MSC/Circ.596 05.05.92 Piracy and armed robbery against ships
Life-Saving Appliances. Amdts. to the Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances (A.689(17)) Principles and guidelines concerning drug and alcohol abuse programmes Questionnaire on work periods, periods of responsibility and periods of rest on board ships Listing of certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships. (MEPC/Circ.257 and FAL.2/Circ.35) Carriage of dangerous goods. Acceptance of the document of compliance Life-Saving Appliances. Provisionnal guidelines on establishment and continuous updating of the informationcontained in the registration databases of satellite EPIRBs Preliminary draft amendments to the IMOSAR and MERSAR Manuals concerning the GMDSS Amendments to the IMOSAR Manual
MSC/Circ.595 11.05.92 MSC/Circ.594 11.05.92
MSC/Circ.593 06.05.92
MSC/Circ.592 21.04.92 MSC/Circ.591 11.05.92
MSC/Circ.590 11.05.92
Amendments to the MERSAR Manual
Life-Saving Appliances. Fumes in totally enclosed lifeboats
MSC/Circ.586/Rev.1 World VTS Guide 16.06.99 MSC/Circ.586 World VTS Guide
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29.04.92 MSC/Circ.585 16.04.92 MSC/Circ.584 28.05.92 Standards for vapour emission control systems MSI bro0adcast via SAFETYNET. Provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) via the International SAFETYNET system Proposed Amendments to SOLAS Regulations IV/13.2.1 to 13.2.3. Recommendation on reserve source of energy Guidelines for the performance and testing criteria, and surveys of lowexpansion foam concentrates for fixed fire-extinguishing systems Guidance for fire test procedures on smoke and toxic products generated by combustible material in fires Guidelines for the application of plastic pipes on ships
MSC/Circ.583 01.04.92
MSC/Circ.582 23.04.92
MSC/Circ.581 16.04.92
Simulator training
Guidelines on the recruitment, qualifications and training of VTS operators
MSC/Circ.577/Add.13 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 31.12.94 MSC/Circ.577/Add.12 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 30.09.94 MSC/Circ.577/Add.11 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 30.06.94 MSC/Circ.577/Add.10 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 31.03.94 MSC/Circ.577/Add.9 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 31.12.93 MSC/Circ.577/Add.8 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 30.09.93 MSC/Circ.577/Add.7 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 30.06.93
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MSC/Circ.577/Add.6 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 31.03.93 MSC/Circ.577/Add.5 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 31.12.92 MSC/Circ.577/Add.4 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 30.09.92 MSC/Circ.577/Add.3 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 07.07.92 MSC/Circ.577/Add.2 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 31.03.92 MSC/Circ.577/Add.1 Report on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 08.01.92 MSC/Circ.577 23.10.91 MSC/Circ.576 26.07.91 MSC/Circ.575 08.07.91 Reports on acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships - Issued quarterly
Memorandum of understanding on Port State Control - Annual Report 1990
Tonnage measurement of existing passenger ships. Tonnage measure of existing ships The calculation procedure to assess the survivability characteristics of existing Ro-Ro passenger ships when using a simplified method based upon Resolution A.265(VIII) Code of safety for nuclear merchant ships, Res. A.491(XII) Marking and identification of fishing vessels "Active" and "passive" re-warming of hypothermia victims - Information on national practice. Recommendation on maximum stowage height of survival craft on passenger ships Clarifications of certain provisions of Chapter III of the 1983 SOLAS Amendments
MSC/Circ.574 03.06.91
MSC/Circ.570 02.07.91 MSC/Circ.569 02.07.91
MSC/Circ.568/Rev.1 Pilot Transfer Arrangements (Required Boarding Arrangements for Pilots) 23.02.1995
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MSC/Circ.568 03.07.91
Required boarding arrangements for pilots
MSC/Circ.567/Rev.1 Information Required on Simulators available for use in maritime training 12.01.93 MSC/Circ.567 02.07.91 MSC/Circ.566 02.07.91 MSC/Circ.565 02.07.91 MSC/Circ.564 02.07.91 MSC/Circ.563 19.06.91 MSC/Circ.562 19.06.91 MSC/Circ.561 03.07.91 MSC/Circ.560 25.06.91 Information on the number of engine control and cargo handling simulators available in training institutions Provisional guidelines on the conduct of trials in which the officer of the navigational watch acts as the sole look-out in periods of darkness Fatigue as a contributory factor in maritime accidents Co-operation in establishing database of examination questions and answers Unification of ARPA symbols
Provisional performance standards for ECDIS. Comments and Explanations Amdts. to Chapters 10 and 11 of the 1979 and 1989 editions of the MODU Code Meteorological wind profiler radars and their effect to the COSPAS-SARSAT system Guidelines to ensure the reporting of incidents involving dangerous goods and marine pollutants in packaged form on board ships Amdt. 26-91 to the IMDG Code
MSC/Circ.559 20.06.91
MSC/Circ.558 20.06.91
MSC/Circ.557/Rev.1 Amdts. to the ILO/IMO Guidelines for packing cargo in freight containers 24.07.91 or vehicles MSC/Circ.557 20.06.91 MSC/Circ.556 20.06.91 MSC/Circ.555 20.06.91 MSC/Circ.554 Amdts. to the ILO/IMO Guidelines for packing cargo in freight containers or vehicles Amdts. to the BC Code. Recommendations on entering oxygen-depleted enclosed spaces General Amdts. to the BC Code and Appendix D regarding test procedures Amdts. to the BC Code Revised schedule for coal
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20.06.91 MSC/Circ.553 19.06.91 MSC/Circ.552 08.07.91 MSC/Circ.551 19.06.91 Information on flashpoint and recommended fire-fighting media for chemicals to which neither the IBC nor the BCH Codes apply Proposed amendments to the IGC Code
Cargo tank gauging. Interpretation of the term "closed device" as referred to in paragraph 3.9 in the BCH Code
MSC/Circ.550/Rev.1 Recommendation on the release mechanism of carbon dioxide 16.04.92 fire-extinguishing systems MSC/Circ.550 10.07.91 MSC/Circ.549 25.11.91 MSC/Circ.548 06.06.91 Recommendation on the release mechanism of carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems Guidelines for uniform interpretation of results of fire-test procedures Guidance note on precautions to be taken by masters of ships engaged in the carriage of timber cargo
MSC/Circ.547/Add.3 Procedures for the control of ships Information on available inspection services 23.08.91 MSC/Circ.547/Add.2 Procedures for the control of ships Information on available inspection services 30.07.91 MSC/Circ.547/Add.1 Procedures for the control of ships Information on available inspection services 13.05.91 MSC/Circ.547 24.01.91 MSC/Circ.546 25.09.90 Procedures for the control of ships Information on available inspection services
Procedures for the control of ships Information on available inspection services MODU Code (Resolution A.414(XI)). Equivalent arrangements in accordance with paragraph 1.5.2 of the Code. Fire Drills and on-board training
MSC/Circ.545 05.09.90
MSC/Circ.544 19.07.90 MSC/Circ.543 17.07.90
Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (annual report 1989)
MSC/Circ.542/Add.15 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 03.11.93 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.14 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of
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18.05.93
responsible national authorities
MSC/Circ.542/Add.13 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 15.03.93 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.12 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 23.10.92 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.11 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 18.08.92 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.10 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 13.07.92 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.9 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 27.05.92 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.8 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 10.12.91 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.7 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 01.10.91 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.6 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 03.06.91 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.5 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 28.03.91 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.4 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 28.01.91 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.3 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 08.11.90 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.2 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 04.10.90 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542/Add.1 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of 24.07.90 responsible national authorities MSC/Circ.542 09.07.90 MSC/Circ.541 19.07.90 Co-operation in maritime casualty investigations - contact addresses of responsible national authorities Guidance Notes on the integrity of flooding boundaries above the bulkhead deck of passenger ships for proper application of regulations II-1/8 and 20, para.1, of the 1974 SOLAS Convention as amended "Consensus statement and Recommendations" on AIDS and Seafarers
MSC/Circ.540 12.06.90
MSC/Circ.539/Add.2 Reporting form for collecting casualty statistics for fishing vessels and 17.06.93 fishermen at sea
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MSC/Circ.539/Add.1 Reporting form for collecting casualty statistics for fishing vessels and 06.06.91 fishermen at sea MSC/Circ.539 12.06.90 MSC/Circ.538 07.6.90 MSC/Circ.537 07.06.90 MSC/Circ.536 07.06.90 MSC/Circ.535 07.06.90 MSC/Circ.534 07.06.90 MSC/Circ.533 09.07.90 MSC/Circ.532 12.06.90 MSC/Circ.531 12.06.90 MSC/Circ.530 11.06.90 MSC/Circ.529 15.06.90 MSC/Circ.528 27.06.90 Reporting form for collecting casualty statistics for fishing vessels and fishermen at sea Information on AMVER service
Information on matters concerning rescue by helicopter Amendments to the IMOSAR Manual
Amendments to the MERSAR Manual Clarification of SOLAS chapter III Provision Amendments to IMO/ILO Guidelines for packing cargo in freight containers Code of safe practice for solid bulk cargoes
Protection of ships resulting from shifting or liquefactions of bulk cargo Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing Corrections to the IGC Code and Gas Carrier (GC) Code
Fire Protecting Systems for cargo compressor and pump rooms for gas carriers covered by the IGC Code
MSC/Circ.527/Rev.1 Special carriage requirements for anhydrous ammonia in the IGC Code 10.10.90 MSC/Circ.527 27.06.90 MSC/Circ.526 29.06.90 MSC/Circ.525 12.06.90 Special carriage requirements for anhydrous ammonia in the IGC Code
Special fire protection requirements for large open multi-deck spaces (atrium) Precautions to be taken by masters of ships of less than 100 m. in length engaged in the carriage of logs on deck
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MSC/Circ.524 30.03.90
Procedure for the control of ships (Information on available inspection services) Communication received from the Government of Cyprus Procedure for the control of ships (Information on available inspection services) Procedures for the control of ships (Information on available inspection services) Code for the construction and equipment of mobile offshore drilling units (Equivalent arrangement by Canada) Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Annual Report 1988) Study on computer data for applicable requirements of conventions and other instruments Code for the construction and equipment of mobile offshore drilling units Recommendations on the early development and introduction of the Inmarsat Enhanced Group Call SafetyNet Broadcast Service
MSC/Circ.523 15.03.90 MSC/Circ.522 25.01.90
MSC/Circ.521 24.08.89
MSC/Circ.520 15.08.89
MSC/Circ.519 19.07.89
MSC/Circ.518 28.06.89
MSC/Circ.517 15.06.90
MSC/Circ.516 13.04.89
MSC/Circ.515/Add.1 Provisional Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display Systems 31.05.91 (ECDIS) MSC/Circ.515 13.04.89 MSC/Circ.514 17.04.89 MSC/Circ.513 24.04.89 Provisional Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display Systems (ECDIS) Draft Assembly Resolution on Pilot Transfer Arrangements Draft Assembly resolution on the use and fitting of Retro-reflective materials on Life-Saving Appliances Use of the Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network (AFTN)
MSC/Circ.512 24.04.89
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MSC/Circ.511 17.04.89 MSC/Circ.510 26.04.89
Amendments to the IMO Search and Rescue (IMOSAR) Manual Clarification of SOLAS Chapter III provisions related to protection of occupants of free-fall lifeboats against harmful accelerations during launching Clarification of SOLAS Chapter III provisions related to protection of occupants against Impact Forces on lifeboats when lowered down the ship's side Clarification of Certain Provisions of Chapter III of the 1983 SOLAS Amendments Code of practice for solid bulk cargoes
MSC/Circ.509 26.04.89
MSC/Circ.508 14.04.89 MSC/Circ.507 17.05.89
MSC/Circ.506/Rev.1 Carriage of Dangerous Goods Container packing certificates vehicle packing 10.01.90 declarations MSC/Circ.506 25.04.89 MSC/Circ.505 28.04.89 MSC/Circ.504 28.04.89 MSC/Circ.503 24.04.89 Carriage of Dangerous Goods Container packing certificates vehicle packing declarations Personnel alarm provisions
Guidance on design and construction of sea inlets under slush ice conditions
Intact stability requirements for Pontoons
MSC/Circ.502/Add.6 IMDG Code Amendment No.25-1989 (Amdt. 25-89) 30.05.89 MSC/Circ.502/Add.5 IMDG Code Amendment No.25-1989 (Amdt. 25-89) 08.11.90 MSC/Circ.502/Add.4 IMDG Code Amendment No.25-1989 (Amdt. 25-89) 08.11.89 MSC/Circ.502/Add.3 IMDG Code Amendment No.25-1989 (Amdt. 25-89) 25.10.89 MSC/Circ.502/Add.2 IMDG Code Amendment No.25-1989 (Amdt. 25-89) 07.09.89 MSC/Circ.502/Add.1 IMDG Code Amendment No.25-1989 (Amdt. 25-89) 23.06.89 MSC/Circ.502 13.04.89 IMDG Code Amendment No.25-1989 (Amdt. 25-89)
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Procedures for Control of ships Information on Available Inspection Services Federal Republic of Germany Procedures for control of ships Information on Available Inspection Services Japan Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control Annual Report 1987 Procedures for the control of ships. Information available on inspection Services.
MSC/Circ.498 17.08.88
MSC/Circ.497/Rev.1 Status of the IMDG Code 09.02.89 MSC/Circ.497 26.07.88 MSC/Circ.496 10.05.88 MSC/Circ.495 09.05.88 Status of the IMDG Code
Procedures for the control of ships.
Amendments to the BCH and GC Codes. Filter-type respiratory and eye protection equipment Safety of towed ships and other floating objects Recommendation related to the fatigue factor in manning and safety Clarifications of certain provisions of chapter III of the 1983 SOLAS amendments and resolution A.521(13) Rules and regulations for the helicopter transfer of marine pilots in the FRG Guidelines and standards for the removal of offshore installations and structures on the continental shelf and in the exclusive economic zone Containers and cargoes. Overloaded containers Containers and cargoes. Carriage of grain. Guidance on interpretation and equivalences Containers and cargoes.
MSC/Circ.491 06.05.88 MSC/Circ.490 04.05.88
MSC/Circ.489 6.6.88 MSC/Circ.488 6.6.88
MSC/Circ.487
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6.6.88 MSC/Circ.486 6.6.88 MSC/Circ.485 09.05.88
Entry into enclosed spaces Containers and cargoes. Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes Clarification of inert gas system requirements under SOLAS 1974, as amended Subdivision and damage stability of dry cargo ships including ro-ro ships IMDG Code. Amendment 24-1986 (Amdt.24-86) Procedures for the control of ships
Proposed and provisional entries in the IBC and BCH Codes. Amendments to the IMOSAR Manual and to the MERSAR Manual Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control. Annual Report 1985/1986 Amendments the SPS Code (A.534(13)) Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection services Measures to prevent unlawful acts against passengers and crews on board ships Measures to prevent unlawful acts against passengers and crews on board ships Guidelines for bow and stern loading and unloading arrangements in oil tankers Guidance for the uniform application of rule 1(e) of the 1972 COLREG Guidelines on the definition of near-coastal voyages Preparation for the ITU World
MSC/Circ.478 28.07.87 MSC/Circ.477 13.07.87
MSC/Circ.476 22.06.87
MSC/Circ.475 22.06.87
MSC/Circ.474 19.06.87 MSC/Circ.473 18.05.87 MSC/Circ.472 18.05.87 MSC/Circ.471
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08.05.87
Administrative Radio Conference for Mobile Services, 1987 Procedures for routeing distress information derived from the COSPAS-SARSAT system Guidelines for the participation of non-Convention ships in the GMDSS
MSC/Circ.470 08.05.87
MSC/Circ.469 08.05.87
MSC/Circ.468/Rev.2 Information on shore-based 26.05.92 facilities in the GMDSS MSC/Circ.468/Rev.1 Information on shore-based 31.05.90 facilities in the GMDSS MSC/Circ.468/Add.1 Information on shore-based 11.05.88 facilities in the GMDSS MSC/Circ.468 08.05.87 MSC/Circ.467 08.05.87 Information on shore-based facilities in the GMDSS Radiocommunications. Volume of Inmarsat traffic for distress and safety communications Code of safety for diving systems. Communication received from Brazil Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection services BCH Code. GC Code. Existing GC BCH, GC Code Status of implementation
MSC/Circ.466 28.04.87 MSC/Circ.465 06.04.87
MSC/Circ.464 31.03.87
MSC/Circ.463/Add.2 Status of adoption of the IMDG Code 16.10.87 MSC/Circ.463./Add.1 Status of adoption of the IMDG Code 09.07.87 MSC/Circ.463 02.04.87 MSC/Circ.462 21.01.87 Status of adoption of the IMDG Code
Preparation for the ITU World Administrative Radio Conference for Mobile Services, 1987 Carriage of dangerous goods. IMDG Code. Annexes and supplements. EmS MFAG - General Index. Numerical Index - Amendment 24-86
MSC/Circ.461 19.01.87
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MSC/Circ.460 21.01.87
Carriage of dangerous goods. IMDG Code. Annexes and supplements. Amendment 24-86 Carriage of dangerous goods. IMDG Code. Annexes and supplements. Amendment 24-86 Preparation for the ITU World Administrative Radio Conference for Mobile Services, 1987 Carriage of dangerous goods. IMDG Code. Amendment No.23-1986 Guidelines for the preparation of intact stability information Language problems in presenting operating and emergency instructions on board ships MODU Code. Certification of existing mobile offshore drilling units IBC Code. BCH Code Approval of draft amendments on an interim basis IBC Code. BCH Code. Approval of draft amendments on an interim basis Guidance concerning the location of fire control plans for the assistance of shoreside fire-fighting personnel
MSC/Circ.459 16.01.87
MSC/Circ.458 10.12.86
MSC/Circ.450/Rev.1 Factors to be taken into consideration when designing cargo tank venting 10.05.88 arrangements MSC/Circ.450 24.09.86 MSC/Circ.449 29.09.86 MSC/Circ.448 26.09.86 MSC/Circ.447 29.09.86 Factors to be taken into consideration when designing cargo tank venting arrangements Guidance on installation of fibre glass reinforced pipe and fittings Amendments to the procedures for the control of ships Control under SOLAS I/19 Recommendation on radar reflectors for liferafts and on training manuals Amendments to the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (A.534(13))
MSC/Circ.446 13.10.86
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MSC/Circ.445 26.09.86
Draft Assembly resolution on symbols related to life-saving appliances and arrangements Clarification of certain provisions of the 1983 SOLAS Amendments and A.521(13) Measures to prevent unlawful acts against passengers and crews on board ships Containers and cargoes. BC Code Preparation for the World Administrative Radio Conference for Mobile Services, 1987 Carriage of dangerous goods. The use of SI Units for consignments of IMO Class 7 - Radioactive materials BCH Code. GC Code. Status of implementation BCH Code. GC Code. Status of implementation. The avoidance by submerged submarines of fishing vessels and their fishing gear BCH Code and IBC Code. Approval of new chemicals for inclusion on an interim basis Code of Safety for SPS. Communication from German Democratic Republic Guidelines for the preparation of information on the effect of flooding to be provided to masters of dry cargo ships Reports on investigations into serious casualties Amendments to the MERSAR Manual
MSC/Circ.444 13.10.86
MSC/Circ.443 26.09.86
MSC/Circ.442 20.10.86 MSC/Circ.441 30.09.86
MSC/Circ.440 17.09.86
MSC/Circ.436 19.02.86
MSC/Circ.435 29.04.86
MSC/Circ.434
MSC/Circ.433
Amendments to IMOSAR Manual
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18.02.86 MSC/Circ.430 21.02.86 MSC/Circ.429 29.04.86 MSC/Circ.428 29.04.86 The use of pilotage services in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef area Guidelines for training crews for the purpose of launching lifeboats and rescue boats from ships making headway through water Recommendation on minimum requirements for certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers of fishing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW propulsion power or more Basic principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch on board fishing vessels
MSC/Circ.427 29.04.86
MSC/Circ.426/Rev.1 NAVTEX Manual 25.10.88 MSC/Circ.426 12.06.86 MSC/Circ.425 21.02.86 MSC/Circ.424 21.02.86 NAVTEX Manual
Preparation for the ITU World Administrative Radio Conference for Mobile Services, 1987 Preparation for the ITU World Administrative Radio Conference for Mobile Services, 1987 Equivalent arrangements for survival craft emergency position-indicating radio beacons Recommendation that new radio equipment fitted on ships and at coast stations and coast earth stations should meet the technical requirements for the FGMDSS Information requested on shore-based facilities to be made available for use in FGMDSS Implementation of the NAVTEX system as a component of the worldwide navigational warning service Performance standards for ship earth stations Transition plan for the FGMDSS
MSC/Circ.423 18.02.86
MSC/Circ.422 13.02.86
MSC/Circ.421 13.02.86
MSC/Circ.420 21.02.86
MSC/Circ.419 21.02.86 MSC/Circ.418 21.02.86 MSC/Circ.417
Guidelines on equivalents for equipment
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21.02.86
for equipment introduce elements of the FGMDSS Carriage of dangerous goods. IMDG Code. Annexes and Supplements. Amendment 22-86 Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control BCH Code (A.212(VII)). GC Code (A.328(IX)) Existing GC Code. Status of implementation Status of adoption of the IMDG Code SPS Code. Equivalent arrangements by the FRG Procedures for the control of ships Information from Bulgaria Adoption of the IMDG Code MSC/Circ.378 BCH Code. GC Code and Existing GC Code Status of implementation Protection of the crew of fishing vessels from water shipped on deck. Application of the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals Second edition of the ISGOTT Guide. Application of the guide.
MSC/Circ.416 11.03.86
MSC/Circ.415 02.01.86 MSC/Circ.414 12.12.85
MSC/Circ.413 16.10.85 MSC/Circ.412 27.09.85 MSC/Circ.411 07.08.85 MSC/Circ.410 06.08.85 MSC/Circ.409 30.07.85 MSC/Circ.408 06.06.85 MSC/Circ.407 05.06.85
MSC/Circ.406/Rev.1 Guidelines on interpretation of the IBC and IGC Codes and guidelines for the 29.06.90 uniform application of the survival requirements of the IBC and IGC Code MSC/Circ.406 14.06.86 MSC/Circ.405 10.06.85 MSC/Circ.404 10.06.85 Guidelines on interpretation of the IBC and IGC Codes and guidelines for the uniform application of the survival requirements of the IBC and IGC Code Containers and cargoes. Amendments to the BC Code Containers and cargoes. Code of Safe Practice for Ships carrying Timber Deck Cargoes. Carriage of packaged timber deck cargo. Draft guidelines on navigation bridge visibility BCH Code and GC Code.
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13.02.85 MSC/Circ.401 13.02.85 MSC/Circ.400 31.01.85 MSC/Circ.399 29.01.85 MSC/Circ.398 29.01.85 MSC/Circ.397 29.01.85
Guidelines on application of amendments Existing GC Code. 4th set of amendments Procedures for the control of ships. Information from Norway BCH Code and IBC Code. Approval of draft amendments on an interim basis Procedures for the control of ships. Information from Mexico Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS) Code. Communication from FRG Procedures for the control of ships under 74 SOLAS and 66 LL Conventions Reports on investigations into serious casualties BCH Code and IBC Code. Procedures for the inspection, cleaning, passivation and loading of tanks for the carriage of certain cargoes Harmonized interpretation of certain provisions of the STCW Convention IMDG Code. EmS MFAG General Index IMDG Code Amendments to Section 13
MSC/Circ.390/Add.1 IMDG Code. Amendment No.22-1984 18.11.85 MSC/Circ.390 22.02.85 MSC/Circ.389 10.01.85 IMDG Code. Amendment No.22-1984
Interim guidelines for estimating manoeuvring performance in ship design. Fire casualty records. Revised form of Fire Casualty Record and amended Classification System for Fire casualty Records
MSC/Circ.388 04.01.85
MSC/Circ.387
Revised guidelines for inert gas systems
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04.01.85 MSC/Circ.386 18.01.85 Containers and cargoes. Amendment to the recommendations on the safe use of pesticide in ships. Revised 1980 Containers and cargoes. Cargo securing manual
MSC/Circ.385 08.01.85
MSC/Circ.384/Add.2 Amendments to Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes 20.03.85 MSC/Circ.384/Add.1 Amendments to Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes 25.01.85 MSC/Circ.384 08.01.85 MSC/Circ.383 04.01.85 Amendments to Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes
IMO/ILO Guidelines for the packing of cargo in freight containers and vehicles Paris Memorandum Report
MODU Code. Status of implementation BCH Code. GC Code. Existing GC Code Status of implementation
Procedures for the control of ships Information from Liberia Information from Liberia
MSC/Circ.378/Add.4 IMDG Code. Information on adoption 01.04.85 MSC/Circ.378/Add.3 IMDG Code. Information on adoption 19.02.85 MSC/Circ.378/Add.2 IMDG Code. Information on adoption 09.01.85 MSC/Circ.378/Add.1 IMDG Code. Information on adoption 17.09.84 MSC/Circ.378 20.06.84 MSC/Circ.377 04.06.84 MSC/Circ.376 IMDG Code. Information on adoption
Code of Safety for Diving Systems.
Implementation by Norway
BCH Code. GC Code. Existing GC Code Status of implementation
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21.05.84 MSC/Circ.375 13.04.84 MSC/Circ.374 13.04.84 Deficiency reports
BCH Code and GC Code. Annual and BCH, GC intermediate surveys for chemical tankers and gas carriers
MSC/Circ.373/Rev.1 Standards for the design, testing and locating of devices to prevent the passage 10.05.88 of flame into cargo tanks in oil tankers MSC/Circ.373 12.04.84 MSC/Circ.372 14.06.84 MSC/Circ.371 10.05.84 MSC/Circ.370 09.05.84 MSC/Circ.369 13.02.83 MSC/Circ.368 28.10.83 Standards for the design, testing and locating of devices to prevent the passage of flame into cargo tanks in oil tankers Revised technical annex II to the Draft Convention on the legal status of ODAS IMDG Code MFAG Revised 1982 Supplement IMDG Code Amendment 21-1984
MODU Code. Status of implementation
Paris Memorandum Report
MSC/Circ.367/Add.2 Piracy and armed robbery 04.11.83 MSC/Circ.367/Add.1 Piracy and armed robbery 03.10.83 MSC/Circ.367 20.09.83 MSC/Circ.366 09.09.83 Piracy and armed robbery
BCH Code. GC CODE. Existing GC Code. Status of implementation Questionnaire on SAR facilities
Amendments to the World-Wide Navigational Warning Service
Strength of grain divisions loaded on one side
Amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes
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MSC/Circ.361 22.07.83
Differing gross weight markings on containers
MSC/Circ.360/Rev.1 CDG Guidelines for reporting incidents involving dangerous goods in 28.10.86 packaged form MSC/Circ.360 13.01.83 MSC/Circ.359 04.07.83 MSC/Circ.358 01.08.83 MSC/Circ.357 08.07.83 MSC/Circ.356 13.07.83 MSC/Circ.355 01.08.83 CDG Guidelines for reporting incidents involving dangerous goods in packaged form Safety of fishing vessels. Draft amendments to the Convention
Amendments to the IMO SAR Manual
BCH Code 10th set of Amendments GC Code 4th set of Amendments
Use of INMARSAT ship earth stations operating within harbour limits and territorial waters Clarification of Chapter IV, Reg. 8 of 1981 Amendments to the 74 SOLAS Revised guidelines for inert gas systems Safety of fishing vessels. Amendments to the FAO/ILO/IMO Code of Safety for Fishermen and Fishing Vessels Procedures for the control of ships Guidance on the control of foreign ships in ports of the USSR IMDG Code Amendment No.21-1983(21-83) Safety requirements for incineration ships Interim guidelines on intact stability requirements for pontoons Danger of the use of low flashpoint cargo as fuel
MSC/Circ.354 01.08.83
MSC/Circ.353 04.07.83 MSC/Circ.352 04.07.83
MSC/Circ.351 04.07.83
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Recommendation on severe wind and rolling criterion
Procedures for the control of ships. Information available on inspection services Procedures for the control of ships. Information available on inspection services
MSC/Circ.343/Add.6 Adoption and implementation of the IMDG Code 22.05.84 MSC/Circ.343/Add.5 Adoption and implementation of the IMDG Code 30.3.84 MSC/Circ.343/Add.4 Adoption and implementation of the IMDG Code 29.12.83 MSC/Circ.343/Add.3 Adoption and implementation of the IMDG Code 08.07.83 MSC/Circ.343/Add.2 Adoption and implementation of the IMDG Code 14.06.83 MSC/Circ.343/Add.1 Adoption and implementation of the IMDG Code 30.03.83 MSC/Circ.343 ll.0l.83 Adoption and implementation of the IMDG Code
MSC/Circ.342/Rev.1 Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection 19.01.83 services MSC/Circ.342 ll.ll.82 MSC/Circ.34l 05.ll.82 MSC/Circ.340 0l.ll.82 MSC/Circ.339 0l.ll.82 MSC/Circ.338 l3.09.82 MSC/Circ.337 08.09.82 Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection services Bulk Chemicals Code Gas Carrier Codes - Status of implementation in various countries Procedures for the Control of Ships. Information on Available Inspection Services Tanker Safety Inert Gas Operations and Pyrophoric Iron Sulphide
Assembly resolution A.473(XII). Interim regulation for inert gas systems on chemical tankers carrying petroleum products - Status of implementation Procedures for the Control of ships
MSC/Circ.336/Rev.2 Procedures for the Control of Ships. Information on available Inspection

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25.08.87
Services
MSC/Circ.336/Rev.1 Procedures for the Control of Ships. Information on available Inspection 04.07.83 Services MSC/Circ.336 30.07.82 MSC/Circ.335 29.06.82 MSC/Circ.334 28.06.82 MSC/Circ.333 28.06.82 MSC/Circ.332 23.06.82 MSC/Circ.33l 22.04.82 Procedures for the Control of Ships. Information on available Inspection Services Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods Adoption and implementation of the IMDG Code Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG) (Revised l982) - Chemical Supplement International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Amendment No.20-l982 Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (A.2l2(VII)).Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied USSRRS Gases in Bulk (A.328(IX)). Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (A.329(IX)). Status of implementation of the Codes in Various Countries Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk. Approval of New Chemicals for Inclusion in the Code on an Interim Basis Application of Requirements for Inert Gas Systems for Oil Tankers
MSC/Circ.330 l9.04.82
MSC/Circ.329 l4.04.82
MSC/Circ.328/Rev.1 Gas Carrier Code (Carriage of Ethylene Oxide and Endorsement of Certificates 02.06.82 of Fitness) MSC/Circ.328 l4.04.82 MSC/Circ.327 l4.04.82 MSC/Circ.326 l3.04.82 MSC/Circ.325 l3.04.82 MSC/Circ.324 08.04.82 MSC/Circ.323 07.04.82 Gas Carrier Code (Carriage of Ethylene Oxide and Endorsement of Certificates of Fitness) Questionnaire on Search and Rescue Facilities Drainage of Enclosed Cargo Spaces Situated on the Bulkhead Deck Amendments to the world-wide navigational warning service Preliminary principles - oxygen depletion - entry into enclosed spaces Dispensation from Trimming Ends of Holds in Certain Ships
84
Circ. No.
Title
Safe Shipment of Coal Interim recommendations Safe Shipment of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Guidance for the Uniform Application of Certain Rules of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, l972
MSC/Circ.319/Add.1 Carriage of dangerous goods. Adoption and implementation of the IMDG 25.01.82 Code MSC/Circ.320 MSC/Circ.319 24.09.81 MSC/Circ.318 l6.09.81 Carriage of dangerous goods. Adoption and implementation of the IMDG Code Procedures for the Control of Ships. Information on available inspection services Procedures for the Control of Ships Information on available inspection Services Results of trials with inflatable liferafts Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk. Code for Existing Ships carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk.Status of Implementation of Codes in Various Countries Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk. Calculation of the capacity of foam systems for chemical tankers Procedures for the Control of Ships Information on Available Inspection Services Bulk Chemical Code Approval of New Chemicals for Inclusion in the Code on an Interim Basis and Equivalent Requirements for Overflow Control Arrangements Improved fire safety standards for ships Strength of grain fittings
MSC/Circ.317 l5.07.81
MSC/Circ.316 07.07.81 MSC/Circ.315 08.06.81
MSC/Circ.314 29.05.81
MSC/Circ.313 20.05.81 MSC/Circ.312 2l.04.81
MSC/Circ.311 2l.04.81 MSC/Circ.310 l3.04.81
85
Circ. No.
Title
MSC/Circ.309 l3.04.81 MSC/Circ.308 l3.04.81
Direct reduced iron pellets (DRI) Questionnaire on search and rescue facilities SAR 197 by MSC/Circ. Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection services Adoption and implementation of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Procedures for the Control of Ships. Information on available inspection services
MSC/Circ.307 3l.03.8l
MSC/Circ.306 24.03.8l
MSC/Circ.305 l9.03.81
MSC/Circ.304/Add.1 Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous 9.11.81 Goods MSC/Circ.304 l8.03.8l MSC/Circ.303 03.03.81 Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods Procedures for the control of ships Information on available inspection services Code for Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units Liberia (MODU) Status and implementation Procedures for the control of ships Information on available inspection services Recommendation on servicing of inflatable liferafts
MSC/Circ.302 02.03.81
MSC/Circ.30l 05.02.8l
MSC/Circ.300 02.02.81
MSC/Circ.299/Add.1 Recommendations on safe transport, handling and storage of dangerous 13.07.83 substances in port areas MSC/Circ.299 l2.02.81 MSC/Circ.298 23.0l.81 Recommendations on safe transport, handling and storage of dangerous substances in port areas Recommendations of the safe use of pesticides in ships (revised l980) (supersedes MSC/Circ.108 and Adds.1, 2 and 3) International Maritime
MSC/Circ.297/
86
Circ. No.
Title
Corr.l 2l.04.8l MSC/Circ.297 l9.0l.8l
Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code - Amendment No.l9, 1980 International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code - Amendment No.l9, 1980(l9-80) Guidelines on problems associated with cold water survival Revision of Chapter III of the l974 SOLAS Convention Adoption and implementation of the IMDG Code (superseding Circ.289) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Amendments No.l7-l979 (l7-79) and No.l8-l979 (l8-79) Code for the Construction of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk A.329(IX);BCH; Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied MSC/Circ.278; MG; Gases in Bulk Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk Status of Implementation of the Codes in various countries Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection services Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk. Criteria for hazard evaluation of bulk chemicals Adoption and implementation of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods(IMDG) Code (superseded by MSC/Circ.294) Procedures for the Control of Ships. Information on available inspection services
MSC/Circ.296 l2.0l.8l MSC/Circ.295 05.0l.8l MSC/Circ.294 l0.ll.80
MSC/Circ.293 l0.ll.80
MSC/Circ.292 07.ll.80
MSC/Circ.291 ll.08.80
MSC/Circ.290 3l.07.80
MSC/Circ.289 0l.07.80
MSC/Circ.288 l8.06.80
87
Circ. No.
Title
MSC/Circ.287 04.06.80 and Corr.1 31.07.80 MSC/Circ.286 04.06.80
Code for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk. Ninth set of amendments Guidelines for uniform application of survival requirements of Bulk Chemical Code and Gas Carrier Code Inert gas systems for chemical tankers Code for construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulkthird set of amendments Implementation of improved steering gear requirements Guidelines for inert gas systems Lists of non-governmental agencies authorized to act on behalf of contracting governments Acceptance of SOLAS 74 Certificates by SOLAS 60 Contracting Governments Direct Reduced Iron Pellets, Briquets and Lumps(DRI) Codes for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (resolution A.2l2(VII)) Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (resolution A.328(IX)) Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (resolution A.329(IX)) Status of Implementation
MSC/Circ.285 04.06.80 MSC/Circ.284 04.06.80 and Corr.1 30.07.80 MSC/Circ.283 03.06.80 MSC/Circ.282 02.06.80 MSC/Circ.281 28.05.80
MSC/Circ.280 28.05.80
88
Circ. No.
Title
MSC/Circ.277 25.02.80
Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (resolution A.2l2(VII)) Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (resolution A.328(IX)) Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (resolution A.329(IX)) Status of Implementation Procedures for the control of Ships. Information on available inspection services Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods The Use of Solid Carbon Dioxide (Dry Ice) for Cooling purposes Carriage of Dangerous Goods. IMDG Code amendments 17 & 18 - 1977 Preliminary weather criterion for ships in lightly loaded or ballast condition and ships with large windage area. Surveys and Inspections
MSC/Circ.276 28.0l.80
MSC/Circ.275 ll.0l.80 MSC/Code.274 20.ll.79 MSC/Circ.273 2l.l2.79
MSC/Circ.272 25.l0.79
MSC/Circ.271 20.l0.79 MSC/Circ.270 07.08.79
Code for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk. Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk. Guidelines for the application of amendments. Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection services Carriage of Dangerous Goods. Adoption and Implementation of IMDG Code
MSC/Circ.269 06.08.79
MSC/Circ.268/ Rev.1 10.03.80 MSC/Circ.268 3l.07.79
Carriage of Dangerous Goods. Adoption and Implementation of IMDG Code
89
Circ. No.
Title
MSC/Circ.267 l8.07.79
Codes for the Construction and Equipment of ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk, Dangerous Chemicals in bulk and Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in bulk Implementation of the Codes Implementation of IMO Conventions and Protocols Surveys & Inspections under l978 SOLAS Protocol Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk and Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk second set of amendments 1st - 7th set of Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT) ICS/OCIMF Implementation dates for 1st set of Amendments to Gas Carrier Codes Uniform interpretation of resolution A.48(III) Misuse of VHF at sea
MSC/Circ.263 27.06.79
MSC/Circ.262 27.06.79
MSC/Circ.26l 27.06.79
MSC/Circ.260 ll.06.79 MSC/Circ.259 06.06.79 MSC/Circ.258 06.06.79 MSC/Circ.257 3l.05.79 MSC/Circ.256 3l.05.79 MSC/Circ.255 29.05.79
Promotion of technical co-operation for search and rescue purposes Medical transport communications Ship movement reporting systems Carriage of dangerous goods Use of IMO-type portable tanks
90
Circ. No.
Title
Interpretation of technical terms used in 1969 Tonnage Convention Recommendation on ships which regularly alter load lines and tonnage marks Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection services Code of safety for nuclear merchant ships Explanatory note on Regulations on subdivision and damage stability of passenger ships Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection services Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes - Amendments Implementation of IMO Conventions and Protocols Plan for the Establishment of a World-wide Navigational Warning System Procedures for the control of ships. Effective enforcement of SOLAS & Protocol and Load Line Convention Information on available inspection services Training Aids for the Education of Seafarers Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk 8th amendment to the Bulk Chemical Code. Single-handed voyages
MSC/Circ.252 l7.05.79
MSC/Circ.25l l7.05.79 MSC/Circ.250 l4.05.79
MSC/Circ.249 09.04.79
MSC/Circ.248 2l.02.79
MSC/Circ.247 02.01.79 MSC/Circ.246 08.l2.78
MSC/Circ.244 l3.ll.78 MSC/Circ.243 3l.l0.78
MSC/Circ.242 . .78
91
Circ. No.
Title
MSC/Circ.24l 2l.08.78
Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection services Procedures for the Control of Ships. Information on available inspection services International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Amendment l6-l978 Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection services IMCO Search and Rescue Manual (IMOSAR) Code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk and Code for existing ships carrying liquefied bases in bulk. 1st set of amendments Training aids for the education of seamen Fire casualty records. Revised fire casualty record form and revised guidance on the method for its completion Amendments to the plan for the establishment of a world-wide navigational warning system Maritime Training. Amendments to the Document for Guidance - l975 Drifting anchor buoys
MSC/Circ.240 28.07.78
MSC/Circ.239 20.06.78
MSC/Circ.238 l4.06.78
MSC/Circ.237 l2.06.78 MSC/Circ.236 05.06.78
MSC/Circ.235 l0.05.78 MSC/Circ.234 09.05.78
MSC/Circ.233 09.05.78
MSC/Circ.232 07.05.78 MSC/Circ.23l 05.05.78 MSC/Circ.230 l3.04.78
Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection services New edition of International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code Plan for the establishment of a world-wide navigational system
MSC/Circ.229 0l.03.78 MSC/Circ.228 l5.02.78
92
Circ. No.
Title
Procedures for the control of ships. Information on available inspection services Code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary Submission of Damage Cards and Intact Stability Casualty Records Recommendation on Intact Stability Requirements for Off-Shore Supply Vessels Plan for the Establishment of a World-Wide Navigational Warning System Procedures for the control of ships Information on available inspection services Procedures for the control of ships Information on available inspection services Testing of ships' cargo hoses
MSC/Circ.226 26.09.77
MSC/Circ.225 3l.08.77 MSC/Circ.224 25.05.77 MSC/Circ.223 23.05.77
MSC/Circ.222 05.05.77
MSC/Circ.22l/ Corr.l 29.04.77 MSC/Circ.22l
MSC/Circ.220 l4.0l.77 MSC/Circ.2l9 20.l2.76 MSC/Circ.2l8 l6.l2.76 MSC/Circ.2l7 22.ll.76 MSC/Circ.2l6 08.ll.76
Procedures and Guidelines for the control of ships Code for existing ships carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk Implementation of Recommendations International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Amendment No. l4 (l976) Definition of the term "At a similar stage of construction" Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
MSC/Circ.2l5 l8.l0.76 MSC/Circ.2l4 l4.l0.76
93
Circ. No.
Title
MSC/Circ.2l3 07.l0.76
Revised Draft Plan for the Establishment of a World-Wide Navigational Warning System Maritime Training "Document for Guidance-l975" Procedures for the Control of Ships Tanker Safety, Static Electricity and Inert Gas - Note by ICS International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Amendment No.l3 (l976) International Chamber of Shipping - Casualty Reports Licensing of Pilots
MSC/Circ.2l2 20.09.76 MSC/Circ.2ll l0.09.76 MSC/Circ.2l0 l3.08.76 MSC/Circ.209 05.07.76
MSC/Circ.208 28.05.76 MSC/Circ.207 27.05.76 MSC/Circ.205 25.05.76 MSC/Circ.204 2l.05.76 MSC/Circ.203 l9.05.76 MSC/Circ.202 l6.03.76 MSC/Circ.20l 04.03.76
Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary Manning Requirements
Carriage of Metal Sulphide Concentrates in Bulk Procedures for the Control of Ships List of Resolutions adopting Recommendations intended as amendments to SOLAS 74 9th Assembly Transmissions of Navigational Warnings in the Baltic Sea International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Amendment No. l2 (l975) Treatment of Ballast Spaces of Segregated Ballast Tankers in respect of Tonnage Standard Marine Navigational
MSC/Circ.200 l3.0l.76 MSC/Circ.l99 03.l2.75
MSC/Circ.l98 04.ll.75
MSC/Circ.l97
94
Circ. No.
Title
l3.l0.75 MSC/Circ.l96 07.l0.75
Vocabulary Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk 5th Amendment International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary Code of Safe Practice for Bulk Cargoes - Section 4 Recommendation concerning avoidance of slack holds in OBO's by the ICS Drifting Anchor Buoys
MSC/Circ.l95 ll.06.75 MSC/Circ.l94 30.05.75 MSC/Circ.l93 29.04.75 MSC/Circ.l92 28.04.75
MSC/Circ.l9l 24.04.75 MSC/Circ.l90 l8.04.75
Ratification of International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, l974 Ad. Hoc Working Group on Sub-Standard Ships Manning requirements
MSC/Circ.l89 09.04.75 MSC/Circ.l88 09.04.75 MSC/Circ.l87 07.04.75
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, l972. Application of Annex I Transmissions of Navigational Warnings in the Area of the English Channel and North Sea Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary Toxic vapour detection equipment list presented by the FRG Code for the construction & equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk Information on Support Vessels on principal fishing grounds
MSC/Circ.l86 04.04.75
MSC/Circ.l85 l7.03.75 MSC/Circ.l84 03.02.75
MSC/Circ.l83 20.l2.74
95
Circ. No.
Title
Australia; Belgium; MSC/Circ.l82 26.ll.74 Implementation of Draft Regulations concerning Fire Safety Measures for Tankers and Combination Carriers Information on Support Vessels on Principal Fishing Grounds Code for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (resolution A.2l2(VII)) Code of Safe Practice for Bulk Cargoes Communication from Norway Code for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (resolution A.2l2(VII)) Proposed Recommendation to ensure Uniform Treatment of Ships designed for Carriage of Vehicles involved in A.122(V) International Road Transport of Goods Communication Road Transport of Goods from Norway Code for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk 4th Amendment Information on Support Vessels on Principal Fishing Grounds Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary (supplemented by MSC/Circ.l97) Implementation of resolution A.228(VII) Information on Support Vessels on Principal Fishing Grounds Implementation of draft Regulations concerning Fire Safety Measures for Tankers
MSC/Circ.l8l 25.ll.74
MSC/Circ.l79 ll.ll.74 MSC/Circ.l78 08.ll.74
MSC/Circ.l73 04.l0.74 MSC/Circ.l72 l6.09.74 MSC/Circ.l7l 2l.08.74
96
Circ. No.
Title
and Combination Carriers (resolution A.27l(VIII)) MSC/Circ.l70 09.08.74 Implementation of draft Regulations concerning Fire Safety Measures for tankers and Combination Carriers International Convention on Load Lines, l966 Information on Support Vessels on Principal Fishing Grounds Code for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk Information on Support Vessels on principal fishing grounds Implementation of the Draft Regulations concerning Fire Safety Measures for Tankers and Combination Carriers (resolution A.47l(VIII)) Anglo-French Consultative document on the Channel Navigation Information Service Revision of Chapter III of the l960 Safety Convention VHF Radio Equipment for Tankers
MSC/Circ.l69 26.07.74 MSC/Circ.l68 l9.07.74 MSC/Circ.l67 l5.07.74
MSC/Circ.l66 24.05.74 MSC/Circ.l65 06.05.74
MSC/Circ.l64 03.05.74
MSC/Circ.l63 l9.04.74 MSC/Circ.l62 l8.04.74 MSC/Circ.l6l l7.04.74 MSC/Circ.l60 l6.04.74
ICS Report on Explosions in Combination Carriers Implementation of the Draft Regulations concerning Fire Safety Measures for Tankers and Combination Carriers (resolution A.27l(VIII)) Code of Construction and Equipment for Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (Third Amendment) Control of Ship's Movements of Chemical Tankers and Gas
MSC/Circ.l59 l0.04.74
MSC/Circ.l58 05.04.74
97
Circ. No.
Title
Carriers MSC/Circ.l57 2l.03.74 International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (Amendment No.9 (l973)) Preparation for World Administrative Radio Conference for Maritime Mobile Telecommunications Implementation of resolution A.228(VII) Provisional Plan for the Establishment of a World-Wide Radio Navigational Warning System Regulations on Subdivision and Damage Stability of Passenger Ships as Equivalent to Part B of Chapter II of the 1960 SOLAS Convention (A.265(VIII)) Adoption of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Marking of wrecks in international waters The Group of Experts on Search and Rescue Information on Fishing Vessels less than 24 m in length Questionnaire on the Use of and Need for Maritime Radar Beacons Establishment of a Joint IMO/ IALA Committee on International Unification of Buoyage Systems Questionnaire on institutional arrangements for a maritime satellite system International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Amendment No.7(l972). Amendment No. 8(l972) Questionnaire on the use of radio equipment during
MSC/Circ.l56
MSC/Circ.l55 l0.l2.73 MSC/Circ.l54 29.ll.73
MSC/Circ.l52 l5.ll.73 MSC/Circ.l5l l6.l0.73 MSC/Circ.l50 l2.l0.73 MSC/Circ.l49 27.09.73 MSC/Circ.l48 25.09.73 MSC/Circ.l47 l9.06.73
MSC/Circ.l46 0l.06.73
MSC/Circ.l44 22.05.73
98
Circ. No.
Title
distress cases MSC/Circ.l43 2l.05.73 Training and qualifications of officers and crews of ships carrying hazardous or noxious chemicals in bulk VHF Requirements for ships navigating in waters within Canadian jurisdiction Recommendation on the safe stowage and securing of containers on deck of vessels which are not specifically designed and fitted for the purpose of carrying containers (supersedes MSC/Circ.133) Code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk Preparation for World Administrative Radio Conference for Maritime Mobile Telecommunications Panel of Experts on Maritime Satellites Safety requirements for special purpose ships Recommendation on fire safety requirements for the construction and equipment of new tankers Code for the Construction and Equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals) Recommendation on the Safe Stowage and Securing of Containers on Deck on General Cargo Vessels MSC/Circ.l32 l7.05.72 MSC/Circ.l3l 07.04.72 Fire Safety of Passenger Ships
MSC/Circ.l42 ll.05.73
MSC/Circ.l4l 03.05.73
MSC/Circ.l40 30.04.73
MSC/Circ.l39 30.04.73
MSC/Circ.l38 l6.0l.73 MSC/Circ.l37 l6.ll.72 MSC/Circ.l36 l3.ll.72
MSC/Circ.l35 l3.ll.72
MSC/Circ.l34 08.ll.72 MSC/Circ.l33 0l.06.72
Joint UN/IMO Conference on International Container Traffic.
99
Circ. No.
Title
Final Draft International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) MSC/Circ.l30 06.04.72 Marine Pollution Reports on incidents involving dangerous goods Marine Pollution Enforcement of Oilpol 1954 Pilot Ladders
MSC.Circ.l29 06.04.72 MSC/Circ.l28 29.03.72 MSC/Circ.l27 29.03.72 MSC/Circ.l26 28.03.72 MSC/Circ.l25 27.03.72
Decisions by the twenty-fifth session of the Maritime Safety Committee Exemptions from Radio Requirements MSC/Circ.60; UK; Revision of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, l960 New Traffic Separation Schemes and Amendments to previously adopted Schemes approved by the MSC at its twenty-fifth session New Traffic Separation Schemes and Amendments to previously adopted Schemes approved by the MSC at its twenty-fifth session Proposals for Traffic Separation Schemes. Consultations with Hydrographic Offices Revision of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea Revision of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
MSC/Circ.l24/ Corr.l 05.05.72
MSC/Circ.l24 24.03.72
MSC/Circ.l23 l7.03.72
MSC/Circ.l21 23.l2.71 MSC/Circ.ll9 l8.ll.71 MSC/Circ.l20 06.l2.71 MSC/Circ.ll8 l7.ll.71 MSC/Circ.ll7
Publication on Ships' Routeing Spanish Edition
Second Draft Convention on Safe Containers
Marine Traffic Regulations within the St. Lawrence Waterway
Helicopter Evacuation of Personnel at Sea
100
Circ. No.
Title
08.ll.71 MSC/Circ.ll6 2l.l0.71 MSC/Circ.ll5 Equivalent Grain Regulations to Chapter VI of SOLAS l960 (resolution A.l84(VI) Exchange of Experience Data New Traffic Regulations for the Waterways of the Federal Republic of 2l.l0.71 Germany International Oil Tanker and Terminal Safety Guide
MSC/Circ.ll4 08.l0.77 MSC/Circ.ll3 08.l0.71 MSC/Circ.ll2 07.l0.7l MSC/Circ.lll 06.l0.71 MSC/Circ.ll0 0l.l0.71 MSC/Circ.l09 0l.l0.71 MSC/Circ.l08/Add.3 13.06.79 MSC/Circ.l08/Add.2 21.04.78 MSC/Circ.l08/Add.1 15.04.75 MSC/Circ.l08 30.09.71 MSC/Circ.l07 22.07.71 MSC/Circ.l06 23.06.7l MSC/Circ.l05 02.06.71 MSC/Circ.l04 0l.06.7l MSC/Circ.103 27.05.71
Interim guidelines for sub-division and stability of air-cushion vehicles in the displacement mode Provisional Interim Guidelines on Fire Safety Measures for Air Cushion Vehicles Unified Definitions of Main Particulars and other Properties of Fishing Vessels
Establishment of a Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and watchkeeping (Terms of reference) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Amendment No. 6 (l97l)
Recommendations on the Safe Use of Pesticides in Ships
Reports on Collision between MS Pacific Glory and SS Allegro and Stranding of ST Panther Casualty Report on a Gas Tanker
Tanker Explosions
Oil Pollution - Clean up of the Arrow Oil Spill in Chedabucto Bay
Circulation of Revised Draft International Convention for the Safe Intermodal Transport of Containers
101
Circ. No.
Title
MSC/Circ.l02 24.05.7l MSC/Circ.l0l 23.04.71 MSC/Circ.l00 0l.06.7l MSC/Circ.99 3l.03.7l MSC/Circ.98 29.03.7l MSC/Circ.97 02.03.71 MSC/Circ.96 23.02.7l MSC/Circ.95 l0.02.7l MSC/Circ.94 2l.l2.70 MSC/Circ.93 27.ll.70 MSC/Circ.92 25.ll.70 MSC/Circ.9l l7.ll.70 MSC/Circ.90 28.l0.70 MSC/Circ.89 2l.l0.70 MSC/Circ.88 l5.l0.70 MSC/Circ.87 l9.l0.70 MSC/Circ.86 l9.l0.70 MSC/Circ.85
Meeting of Coastal States on Problems of Navigation in the Dover Strait
Issue of Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificates International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.Amd 5-l97l
Marine Pollution. Disposal of sewage aboard ships.
Circulation of Draft International Convention for Safe Intermodal Transport of Containers Maritime Training "Document for Guidance - l970"
Oil Pollution - Clean up of the Arrow Oil Spill in Chedabacto Bay
Limitation of Tank Size of Tankers from the point of view of preventing pollution of the sea Oil Pollution - Clean up of the Arrow Oil Spill in Chedabucto Bay
Implementation of IMO Recommendations on Ships' Routeing
Limitation of Tank Size of Tankers from the point of view of preventing pollution of the sea Passage of Large Tankers through the Strait of Dover
Issue of Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificates
Training and Qualifications of Officers and Crew of Ships Carrying Hazardous or Noxious Cargoes Tanker Safety Guide (Petroleum)
Provisional Interim Guidelines on Fire Safety Measures for Air Cushion Vehicles Recommendation on Fire Safety of Mobile Off-Shore Units
Guidance on the Method of
102
Circ. No.
Title
l9.l0.70 MSC/Circ.84 l6.l0.70 MSC/Circ.83 l8.09.70 MSC/Circ.82 0l.09.70 MSC/Circ.8l 0l.09.70 MSC/Circ.80 04.08.70 MSC/Circ.79 3l.07.70 MSC/Circ.78 27.07.70 MSC/Circ.77 23.07.70 MSC/Circ.76 23.04.70 MSC/Circ.75 3l.03.70 MSC/Circ.74 3l.03.70 MSC/Circ.73 23.03.70 MSC/Circ.72 23.03.70 MSC/Circ.7l/ Add.1 22.l0.70 MSC/Circ.7l l7.03.70 MSC/Circ.70 09.03.70 MSC/Circ.69 06.03.70
Completion of Fire Casualty Records Forms Tank Size of Large Tankers
Rules for Classification and Construction of Sea-going Ships, l970, of the Register of Shipping of the USSR New IMO Publication MERSAR
Safety Standards for Air Cushion Vehicles, Hydrofoil Boats and similar craft
International Oil Tanker and Terminal Safety Guide
Automation in Ships
IMO Publication on Ships' Routeing
Code of Safety for Fishermen and Fishing Vessels
Code Maritime International des Marchandises Dangereuses Amendment No. 4 (l970) Deficiencies in ships and their equipment
Vessels with fender lists
Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR)
Recommendation by the Council of Europe on Fishery Policies in Europe
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Amd 4-l970
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (Amd 4-l970)
Interim Recommendation for Existing Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals which are liquid at ambient temperatures and at atmospheric pressure Tank Size of Large Tankers
103
Circ. No.
Title
MSC/Circ.68 05.03.70 MSC/Circ.67 l8.ll.69 MSC/Circ.66 l8.ll.69 MSC/Circ.65 02.09.69 MSC/Circ.64 08.07.69 MSC/Circ.63 l6.06.69 MSC/Circ.62 28.05.69 MSC/Circ.6l l4.05.69 MSC/Circ.60 09.05.69 MSC/Circ.59 09.05.69 MSC/Circ.58 08.05.69 MSC/Circ.57 MSC/Circ.56 27.05.69 MSC/Circ.55 ll.l2.68 MSC/Circ.54 l5.ll.68 MSC/Circ.53 ll.ll.68 MSC/Circ.52 l4.l0.68 MSC/Circ.5l 27.05.68
Weather Messages from Single-Operator Ships
Maritime Meteorology
Automation in Ships
Safety Standards for Air Cushion Vehicles, Hydrofoil Boats and similar craft
Seminar on Containerization Bombay (5 December 1968)
Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual
Fire-fighting booklet
Position-reporting systems
Exemptions from radio requirements
Maritime Satellites (Radio-communication and Radio-determination)
Information on hospital, rescue, repair and weather ships which could provide assistance to fishing vessels IMDG Code (French only) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Amd 3-l969 (English only)
Automation in ships
Exemptions from Radio Requirements
Revision of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, l960
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Amd 2-l968 (French only)
List of voluntary observing ships
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Title
MSC/Circ.50 20.03.68 MSC/Circ.49 18.01.68 MSC/Circ.48 l8.0l.68 MSC/Circ.47 04.0l.68 MSC/Circ.46 22.ll.67 MSC/Circ.45 23.l0.67 MSC/Circ.44 03.l0.67 MSC/Circ.43 24.08.67 MSC/Circ.42 l0.08.67 MSC/Circ.4l l9.06.67 MSC/Circ.40 l3.04.67 MSC/Circ.39 by 07.04.67 MSC/Circ.38 20.03.67 MSC/Circ.37 l7.0l.67 MSC/Circ.36 07.l2.66 MSC/Circ.35 04.ll.66 MSC/Circ.34 l8.07.66 MSC/Circ.33 07.07.66
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Amd 2-l968
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Amd 1-6 (French only)
Safety of drilling rigs
Report on the Collision of SS Texaco Massachusetts and M/V Alva Cape
Equivalent arrangements under the l948 and l960 Safety Conventions
Equivalent Arrangements under the l948 and l960 Safety Conventions
Safety aspects of the use of cargo containers for the consignment of goods by sea Report of a fire in ventilation ducts
Safety aspects of the use of Cargo Containers for the Consignment of Goods by Sea International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.Amd 1-1967
Safety of drilling rigs
Safety Aspects of the Use of Cargo Containers for the Consignment of Goods Sea Recommendations on Minimum Requirements on Icing of Fishing Vessels
Automation in ships
Code of Practice on Safety on Board Fishing Vessels
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, l960
Equivalent Arrangements under the l948 and l960 Safety Conventions (List of Notifications) North Atlantic Ocean Stations
105
Circ. No.
Title
MSC/Circ.32 l3.06.66 MSC/Circ.3l 27.05.66 MSC/Circ.30 by l4.02.66 MSC/Circ.29 l4.02.66
North Atlantic Ocean Stations
Training of Officers and Seamen
Memo to Administrations on an Approximate Determination of Ship's Stability Means of the Rolling Period Tests Recommended Practice for Freeing Ports on Fishing Vessels and Recommended Practice for Exterior Hatch Coamings and Door Sills on Fishing Vessels Establishment of new Sub-Committees LSA;COM;NAV;STAB; Pilot Ladders (SOLAS 1960,V/17)
MSC/Circ.28 09.02.66 MSC/Circ.27 2l.l2.65 MSC/Circ.26 0l.l2.65 MSC/Circ.25 26.l0.65 MSC/Circ.24 0l.02.65 MSC/Circ.23 22.0l.65 MSC/Circ.22 l2.ll.64 MSC/Circ.2l 20.04.64 MSC/Circ.20 l5.0l.64
Establishment of new Sub-Committees (supplemented by MSC/Circ.28)
Training of Masters, Officers and Seamen
Fire-fighting recommendations for explosive cargo
Equivalent Arrangements under the l948 Safety Convention
UN Dangerous Goods Labels
Carriage of Bulk Cargoes other than Grain
National practices in the carriage of bulk cargoes other than grain
MSC/Circ.l9 ll.l2.63 MSC/Circ.l7 07.09.63 MSC/Circ.l6 08.07.63 MSC/Circ.l4 22.ll.62
Request for comments on safety of navigation items
Hydrofoil Boats (Norway)
Strength of grain fittings
Carriage of bulk cargoes other than grain
106
Circ. No.
Title
MSC/Circ.l3 l3.08.62 MSC/Circ.l2 03.07.62 MSC/Circ.ll l5.06.62 MSC/Circ.10 12.03.62 MSC/Circ.9 l2.03.62 MSC/Circ.8 08.12.61 MSC/Circ.7 23.05.6l MSC/Circ.6 17.03.61 MSC/Circ.5 14.02.61 MSC/Circ.4 05.09.60 MSC/Circ.3 26.04.60
Carriage of hydrogen in merchant ships
Order on the safety of navigation in Greenland waters
National practices in carriage of bulk cargoes other than grain
Use of radar information
Consumption of Sea-Water by
International Code of Signals Table of allocation of international call sign series Request for replies to MSC/Circ.4
Proposed revision of the International Code of Signals
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, Report of proceedings, including resolutions, of the un-official International Conference on Oil Pollution of the Sea, 3-4 July 1959, Copenhagen Consumption of sea water by shipwrecked mariners
MSC/Circ.2 26.04.60 MSC/Circ.1 03.12.59
Comments on draft provisional rules of procedure of the MSC
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