http://www.dnv.co.za/rss/technical_newsletters.aspTechnical eNewsletters from DNV (Det Norske Veritas)http://www.dnv.com/binaries/dnvlib_gfx_logo_tcm4-255694.gifhttp://www.dnv.co.za/rss/technical_newsletters.asphttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2012/thednvlflclassnotationandimoresolutiona67316fornorwegianflaggedoffshoresupportvesselsnornis.aspThe Norwegian Maritime Directorate (NMD) has accepted that the requirements for a fixed deck foam system as described in DNV’s class notation LFL* are equivalent to the requirements stated in IMO Res. A.673(16) regulation 3.9.2.3.3 and the IBC Code 11.3.3 to 11.3.12.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2012/newpersonweightforliferaftsfrom1january2012whataretheconsequences.aspReference is made to the revised LSA Code, applicable from 1 January 2012, where the person weight for the design and testing of liferafts has been increased from 75 to 82.5 kg.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:12:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2012/newlowsulphurfueloilrequirementsinturkishwaters.aspNew requirements from the Turkish Authorities to use low sulphur fuel oils in Turkish ports and waters entered into force on 1 January 2012. The Turkish requirements are much in line with those which already apply in EU ports and waters. We are seeing an increase in requests for clarifications of these requirements. This newsletter provides some of the latest information DNV has received so far.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:42:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2012/january2012rulesshipsandhighspeedlightcraft.aspThe 2012 edition of the DNV Rules for Ships and High Speed Light Craft is now ready and available online.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2012/recordingofincineratorcapacityonthesupplementtotheioppcertificate.aspSince 1 January 2011 the incinerator capacity to be given on the IOPP certificate has been an issue of discussion among PSC, Class Societies and others. This newsletter tries to describe the situation, the DNV practise and the way forward.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2012/mesgtestrequirementsfordevicestopreventthepassageofflameintocargotanks.aspApplies to ships issued with a Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:53:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2011/amendedcleanfuelrequirementsforownersandoperatorsofoceangoingvesselsvisitingcaliforniaports.aspAmendments to California’s Ocean Going Vessel (OGV) Clean Fuel Regulation have been adopted by the California Air Resources Board and enter into force by 1 December 2011. The Clean Fuel Regulation was implemented to reduce emissions of particulates, sulphur oxides and oxides of nitrogen by requiring a switch to cleaner fuels. It has been in force since 1 July 2009.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2011/newaissurveyrequirements.aspMSC 88 adopted amendments to SOLAS regulation V/18 regarding the annual testing of the automatic identification system (AIS) in 2010. As a result, a new regulation (SOLAS V/18.9) was introduced by MSC 308 (88) and adopted on 3 December 2010.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:35:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2011/guidanceontherecordofradioequipmentforseaareaa3.aspThe purpose of this newsletter is to clarify some frequently asked questions regarding Sea Area A3 equipment and requirements stated in the ship’s Safety Radio Certificate. The Safety Radio Certificate includes a Form R, which contains details of the mandatory GMDSS radio equipment carried on board. Form R is defined in SOLAS and should be used uniformly by all flag states.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:06:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2011/maritimelabourconvention2006timetomakeamove.aspThe Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 enters into force 12 months after 30 countries representing 33% of the world’s fleet have ratified the Convention. The status today is that 20 countries representing 55% of the world’s fleet have ratified it. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is still optimistic that the 10 remaining ratifications will be received by the end of this year or in early 2012.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:13:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2011/retrofitofnoxreductionarrangementsonlargemarinedieselenginesupdate1nov.aspWith reference to the Revised MARPOL Annex VI that entered into force on 1 July 2010, we have been informed that another approved method as per Regulation 13.7 is now available. This concerns the retrofit of NOx-reduction arrangements on large marine diesel engines installed on vessels constructed between 1 January 1990 and 1 January 2000.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:18:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2011/retrofit_nox_reduction_arrangements_large_marine_diesel_engines_update_approved_methods.aspWith reference to the Revised MARPOL Annex VI that entered into force on 1 July 2010, we have been informed that another approved method as per Regulation 13.7 is now available. Furthermore, we would like to take this opportunity to explain the applicability of the various approved methods (AMs).Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:18:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2011/oilrec_ballast_water_management_convention.aspThis paper addresses the application of the Ballast Water Management Convention to ships with the DNV OILREC notation (oil spill recovery in emergency situations), which has proven to be challenging withrespect to where the treatment system can be installed and how it is to be operated when the ship is in OILREC mode (due to requirements w.r.t. hazardous zones).Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:53:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2011/vessels_with_lifeboats_with_onload_release_hooks.aspAt the IMO MSC89 in May 2011, it was decided to implement new requirements for lifeboats with on-load release hooks, below called “Release and Retrieval Systems” (RRS). Existing Release and Retrieval Systems shall be verified and tested against these requirements not later than 1 July 2014, and Release and Retrieval Systems that do not comply will have to be replaced at the first scheduled drydocking after 1 July 2014, but not later than 1 July 2019.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:53:00 GMThttp://www.dnv.com/industry/maritime/publicationsanddownloads/publications/newsletters/technical_regulatory/2011/retrofitofnoxreductionarrangementsonlargemarinedieselengines.aspWith reference to the Revised MARPOL Annex VI that entered into force on 1 July 2010, we have been informed that another approved method as per Regulation 13.7 is now available (ref Technical eNewsletters published 12 November 2010 and 15 March 2011). This concerns the retrofit of NOx-reduction arrangements on large marine diesel engines installed on vessels constructed between 1 January 1990 and 1 January 2000.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:18:00 GMT