International Standards Activities Affecting Offshore Oil and Gas Industries Update
Updates on international standards activities impacting the offshore oil and gas industries including the ILO-Maritime Labour Convention, MSC-related amendments, and MEPC-related amendments, as of November 2011.
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International Standards Activities Affecting the Offshore Oil and Gas Industries 15 November 2011 Alan Spackman Vice President, Offshore Regulatory & Technical Affairs
ILO-Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Enters into force 12-months after ratification by 30 Members representing 33% of world s tonnage At 20 October 17 signatories and >33% tonnage, 5 new signatories since last report Ongoing discussions and negotiations regarding definition of seafarer particularly with regard to workers hired subject to coastal State social and employment legislation
MSC-related amendments Adoption of amendment to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended (relating to evaluation and replacement of lifeboat release and retrieval systems)(entry into force on 1 January 2013) MSC.317(89) Adoption of amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code (entry into force on 1 January 2013, with voluntary application on 1 January 2012) MSC.318(89) Adoption of amendments to Part B of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code)(providing clarification regarding the 2009 MODU Code)(effective on 19 May 2011) MSC.319(89) Adoption of amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code (release gear)(entry into force on 1 January 2013) MSC.320(89) Adoption of amendments to the revised Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)), as amended (release gear) MSC.321(89) Adoption of amendments to the revised Recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70))(lifejackets, thermal protective aids, signals, liferafts, etc.) MSC.323(89) MSC.324(89) Implementation of best management practice guidance (protection against piracy)
MSC-related guidance Guidelines for evaluation and replacement of lifeboat release and retrieval systems MSC.1/Circ.1392 MSC.1/Circ.1393 Early application of new SOLAS regulation III/1.5 MSC.1/Circ.1402 Safety of pilot transfer arrangements 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 MSC.1/Circ.1405 Interim Recommendations for flag States regarding the use of privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP) on board ships in the High Risk Area MSC.1/Circ.1406 Guidance for application of SOLAS regulation II-2/19.3 (on carriage of packaged dangerous goods) MSC.1/Circ.1407 Clarification of transitional provisions relating to the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code STCW.7/Circ.16 Advice to port State control authorities on transitional arrangements leading up to the full implementation of the requirements of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code STCW.7/Circ.17
MEPC-related amendments 2011 Guidelines for the development of the Ship Recycling Plan (revoked MEPC/Circ.419, of 12 November 2004) MEPC.196(62) 2011 Guidelines for the development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials MEPC.197(62) Guidelines addressing additional aspects of the NOx Technical Code 2008 with regard to particular requirements related to marine diesel engines fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems MEPC.198(62) Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised MARPOL Annex V) MEPC.201(62) Amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1997 to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (Designation of the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area and exemption of certain ships operating in the North American Emission Control Area and the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area under regulations 13 and 14 and Appendix VII of the revised MARPOL Annex VI) MEPC.202(62)
MEPC-related amendments Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI (new regulations on energy efficiency for ships) MEPC.203(62) 2011 Guidelines and specifications for add-on equipment for upgrading resolution MEPC.60(33)-compliant oil filtering equipment MEPC.205(62) 2011 Guidelines for the control and management of ships' biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species MEPC.207(62) MEPC.208(62) 2011 Guidelines for inspection of anti-fouling systems on ships
MEPC-related guidance Guidance for the recording of operations in the Oil Record Book Part I Machinery space operations (all ships) (minor corrections to previous guidance) MEPC.1/736/Rev.1 Unified interpretation of MARPOL Annex I, regulation 12.2.2 (sludge discharge piping) MEPC.1/Circ.753 MEPC.1/Circ.755 Coordinates of the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area The date of taking effect of the amendments to regulations 13 and 14 of MARPOL Annex VI adopted by resolution MEPC.202(62) MEPC.1/Circ.756 The revised form of supplement to the IAPP Certificate to amend MEPC.1/Circ.718 MEPC.1/Circ.757 MEPC.1/Circ.759 Guidelines for a shipboard oily waste pollution prevention plan Amendments to the 2008 Revised Guidelines for systems for handling oily wastes in machinery spaces of ships incorporating guidance notes for IBTS (MEPC.1/Circ.642, as amended by MEPC.1/Circ.676) MEPC.1/Circ.760
IMO MSC-related ongoing work Revision of the Guidelines for Conducting Pre-sea and Periodic Medical Fitness Examinations of Seafarers (with ILO) IMO Instruments Implementation (III) Code (to Assembly 27 for adoption) Code for Recognized Organizations (target 2012) Comprehensive review of all SOLAS regulations for ventilation systems
IMO MSC-related ongoing work Harmonization of the requirements for the location of entrances, air inlets and openings in the superstructures of tankers Occupational noise exposure Means of escape from enclosed working spaces in machinery spaces Guidelines for use of fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) within ship structures
IMO MEPC-related ongoing work Ballast Water Management Convention now has 28 contracting governments, representing 26% of the world s merchant fleet tonnage requires ratification by 30 states, and 35% for entry into force Guidelines for oil spill response for offshore in-situ burning and for response in Arctic and cold climate conditions Decanting of collected oil on board ships during major oil pollution response operations Guidelines for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling
IMO MEPC-related ongoing work Guidelines for the authorization of Ship Recycling Facilities Guidelines for survey and certification under the Hong Kong Convention Guidelines for inspection of ships under the Hong Kong Convention Investigation of appropriate control measures to reduce the impact of Black Carbon (PM) emissions from international shipping in the Arctic Revised Guidelines for the development of garbage management plans
IMO MEPC-related ongoing work Guidelines for the implementation of the revised MARPOL Annex V Review of the status of the technological developments to implement the Tier III NOx standards Feasibility of continuous NOx monitoring to demonstrate compliance with the Tier III NOx emission limits EEDI framework for ship types and sizes, and propulsion systems not covered by current EEDI Guidelines on the method of calculation of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships
IMO MEPC-related ongoing work Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) Guidelines on Survey and Certification of the EEDI Guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power and speed to enable safe manoeuvring in adverse weather conditions improvement of guidelines on Ships Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI) draft guidelines for calculation of reference lines for use with the Energy Efficiency Design Index (for adoption at MEPC 63) Environmental noise
IMO New work Target date Assigned to Subject Amendments to MODU Code lifeboat drills 2 sessions DE Amendments to the criterion for maximum angle of heel in turns of the 2008 IS Code 2013 SLF Amendments to SOLAS II-1/4 concerning subdivision standards for cargo ships 2013 SLF Requirements for construction and installation of onboard lifting appliances and winches 2 sessions DE (ILO)
Private sector activities OGP Human factors in engineering projects Safety performance indicators -2010 data Guidelines for GNSS positioning in the oil & gas industry Deepwater wells Global Industry Response Group recommendations Capping and containment Global Industry Response Group recommendations Oil spill response Global Industry Response Group recommendations IPIECA Local content strategy A guidance document for the oil and gas industry Ecosystem services guidance: Biodiversity and ecosystem services guide Ecosystem services guidance: Biodiversity and ecosystem services checklists Petroleum industry guidelines for reporting greenhouse gas emissions - 2nd edition Improving social and environmental performance: good practice guidance for the oil and gas industry Indigenous Peoples and the oil and gas industry: context, issues and emerging good practice
Private sector activities IMCA IMCA C 005 Competence assurance and assessment Guidance document and competence tables: Remote Systems & ROV Division (Rev.3) IMCA D 405 Code of practice for safe use of electricity under water IMCA M 206 A guide to DP electrical power and control systems IADC Agreed amendments to the HSE Case Guidelines for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
Private sector activities ISO Standard No. Document title Committee ISO/TS 24679:2011 Fire safety engineering Performance of structures in fire TC 92/SC 4 Ships and marine technology Breathing apparatus for ships Part 3: Self-contained breathing apparatus (safety equipment) required by the IMO IBC and IGC Codes ISO 23269-3:2011 TC 8/SC 1 Greenhouse gases Competence requirements for greenhouse gas validation teams and verification teams ISO 14066: 2011 TC 207/SC 7 Explosive atmospheres Part 34: Application of quality systems for equipment manufacture Energy management systems Requirements with guidance for use Environmental management systems Guidelines for incorporating ecodesign ISO/IEC 80079-34:2011 TMB ISO 50001:2011 TC 242 ISO 14006:2011 TC 207/SC 1 ISO 26800:2011 Ergonomics General approach, principles and concepts TC 159/SC 1 Ships and marine technology Marine environmental protection Management and handling of shipboard garbage ISO 21070:2011 TC 8/SC 2
Further information? Go to: The Coast Guard s website at: http://www.uscg.mil/imo/default.asp IADC s IMO Subcommittee website at: http://www.iadc.org/iadc-committees/iadc- offshore-operating-division/meeting-schedule/ IMO s website at: http://www.imo.org/Pages/home.aspx ISO s website at: http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue.htm
