KR Webzine Vol.139

MEPC 72( April 2018), taking into account insufficient availability of dry-docking facilities which are capable of installing BWMS onboard existing ships and BWMSs type approved in accordance with revised G8 Guidelines (Res.MEPC.279(70) and BWMS Code) and USCG type approval requirements, adopted draft amendments to regulation B-3 extending implementation schedules of D-2 standard for some designated ships by Res.MEPC.297(72).

While the above draft amendments entered into force on 13 September 2019, MEPC 71 (July 2017) further adopted a resolution mentioning the ‘early implementation’ of the amendments to be implemented on or after the date of entry into force of the Convention by Res.MEPC.287(71).

For ships constructed before the date of entry into force of the Convention, revised regulation B-3 requires the compliance with D-2 standard by first or second IOPP renewal survey on or after the date of entry into force of the Convention. In particular, for  ships which are not subject to the mandatory implementation of D-2 standard yet, due date for compliance with D-2 standard shall be of first IOPP renewal survey on or after the date of entry into force of the Convention.

This information relates to the implementation schedules for D-2 standard and relevant guidelines for smooth implementation of the Convention, is provided as attached Technical Information. Ship owners, builders, and all related stakeholders are kindly invited to pay full attention to implement the requirements accordingly.