KR Webzine Vol.144

[1] PSC Trends - 4th quarter 2019

PSC Trends was released in the 4th quarter of 2019.  The report recommends preventative measures to avoid PSC detentions and deficiencies.
 
* Red-colored items in the attached report indicate the detainable deficiencies identified in the 4th quarter of this year

1. We appreciate all of customer efforts to prevent PSC detention and  deficiencies.
 
2. Since the 2020 sulphur cap entered into force on 1 January 2020, ships can be detained and may be fined due to excess of 0.5% sulphur content from fuel oil. 
 
3. A KR-classed ship was recently fined for breaching fuel oil sulphur content levels:  a supporting portable kit indicated and analysis from a lab said that its content was more than 0.5%. Therefore all shipowners/ship managers/ship operators are kindly requested to ensure that the requirement is observed from their vessels to prevent any PSC detention and fines.
 
4. Since IMO agreed on the enforcement date 1 Jan 2020 for 0.50% sulphur regulation at MEPC 70, IMO has been discussing specific issues to ensure consistent implementation of the regulations, including the revision of the MARPOL Convention, the development of several guidelines and the development of a unified interpretation. In this respect, the attached technical information was issued in July 2019 in order to explain the results of these discussions including published documents and their respective contents. As a reference, the entire IMO-issued documents are provided as attached. We would like to recommend that all superintendents and PIC who prepare for the implementation of the regulation review the documents carefully and prepare for the new regulation. (Important parts are highlighted.)
 
5. Furthermore, KR developed a program (FOCO, Fuel Oil Changeover Calculator) in 2017 to calculate the time required for the conversion of low sulphur fuel oil. (Please refer to attached FOCO)
 
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[Attachment]
1. Technical Information
2. Fuel Oil Changeover Calculator v.2.0_upgrade

1. We would like to appreciate cooperation and support to this class Society.
 
2. USCG recently changed the PSC targeting program for foreign vessels trading in US waters. All relevant ship owners/managers/operators are kindly requested to be informed of this information.

 

    2.1 Category : PSC A, PSC B, PSC C
          1) PSC A : More detailed exam
          2) PSC B : Standard exam
          3) PSC C : Random exam

 
    2.2 Factors to be considered
          1) US exam history
          2) Flag state
          3) Ship management
          4) Recognized organization(RO)
          5) History of compliance
          6) Ship particular
 
3. For more details, please refer to the attached file or use the following link to the USCG website.  

Please note that the USCG has issued CVC-WI-022(1) - "Implementation of Compliance/Enforcement Policy for MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 14, including IMO 2020 Sulfur Cap". Your precautionary measures are requested accordingly.

Please be advised that the Marshall Islands has issued MARINE SAFETY ADVISORY No. 03-20(FIRE PROXIMITY SUITS) and 04-20(SUBCHAPTER O ENDORSEMENTS). Your precautionary measures are requested accordingly.

Please note that the USCG has issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin - Novel Coronavirus Precautions. Your precautionary measures are requested accordingly. 

 

We appreciate your dedicated efforts to prevent PSC detention and matters.
 
Notification was received from Korean Administration regarding Safety Bulletin* in Tokyo MoU website released recently.
  *  www.tokyo-mou.org (Publication -> Safety Bulletin)
 
For further details, please refer to the Attachments.
 
[Attachments]
1. Safety Bulletin (01/20)
2. Safety Bulletin (02/20) [The End]