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2012  
1/2012 (PDF) Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Information Notes Current as at 1 January 2012
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
2/2012 (PDF) Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships
(Annex 1) (PDF)
3/2012 (PDF) Certificates of Proficiency as Ship Security Officer
4/2012 (PDF) Recommendation on Pilot Transfer Arrangements
(Annex 1) (PDF)
5/2012 (PDF) Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes, 2011 (2011 TDC Code)
(Annex 1) (PDF)
6/2012 (PDF) Issue of Bunker Certificates to Ships that are also Required to Hold a CLC Certificate
(Annex 1) (PDF)
7/2012 (PDF) Fatal Accident while boarding vessel by pilot ladder
2011  
2/2011 (PDF) Maintenance of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Software
(Annex 1) (PDF)
3/2011 (PDF) United Nations Sanctions (Arms Embargoes) Regulation (Repeal) Regulation and United Nations Sanctions ( Sierra Leone ) (Immigration Control) Regulation (Repeal) Regulation
(Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF)
5/2011 (PDF) International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 1994 and International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
6/2011 (PDF) International Ice Patrol Services - 2011
(Annex 1) (PDF)
7/2011 (PDF) Port Clearance of New Buildings in Mainland Ports
(Annex 1) (PDF)
8/2011 (PDF) Halon Banking and Reception Facilities
(Annex 1) (PDF)
9/2011 (PDF) Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen
10/2011 (PDF) Application for the issue of Hong Kong Licences via Electronic
Business System
13/2011 (PDF) United Nations Sanctions (Iran)(Amendment) Regulation 2011
(Annex 1) (PDF)
15/2011 (PDF) United Nations Sanctions (Liberia) Regulation 2011 and the United Nations Sanctions (Liberia) Regulation 2010 (Repeal) Regulation
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
16/2011 (PDF) Information on North American Emission Control Area (ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
19/2011 (PDF) Report of Marine Incidents
20/2011 (PDF) Current Situation of Ports and Shipping in Japan after the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident
(Annex 1) (PDF)
22/2011 (PDF) Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code
(Annex 1) (PDF)
23/2011 (PDF) Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) – Application, Sample Extraction Smoke Detection Systems and Fixed Hydrocarbon Gas Detection Systems
( Annex 1) (PDF)
24/2011 (PDF) New format of Hong Kong Licences
25/2011 (PDF) United Nations Sanctions (Côte d’Ivoire) (No.2) Regulation 2011
( Annex 1) (PDF)
26/2011 (PDF) United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2011
( Annex 1) (PDF)
27/2011 (PDF) Guidelines on Tank Entry for Tankers using Nitrogen as an Inerting Medium
( Annex 1) (PDF)
28/2011 (PDF) Amendments to the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972
( Annex 1) (PDF)
29/2011 (PDF) Fatal accident involving parting of mooring rope during vessel's berthing
30/2011 (PDF) Fatal accident during operating of pilot ladder winch
31/2011 (PDF) Falling of containers causing hull damage
32/2011 (PDF) Engine Room Fire Caused by Improper Oil Filter Maintenance
33/2011 (PDF) Registration with the MSCHOA and Report to UKMTO
34/2011 (PDF) Issuance of the revised form of Supplement to the International Air
Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate
(Annex 1 , Annex 2 , Annex 3 ) (PDF)
35/2011 (PDF) Special Requirements For The Use Or Carriage Of Oils In The Antarctic Area
(Annex 1) (PDF)
36/2011 (PDF) 2011 Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species
(Annex 1) (PDF)
37/2011 (PDF) 2011 Guidelines for the Implementation of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009
(Annex 1 , Annex 2 , Annex 3 ) (PDF)
38/2011 (PDF) 2011 Guidelines addressing Additional Aspects to the NOx Technical Code 2008 with regard to Particular Requirements related to Marine Diesel Engines fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems
(Annex 1) (PDF)
39/2011 (PDF) 2011 Guidelines for Inspection of Anti-fouling Systems on Ships
(Annex 1) (PDF)
40/2011 (PDF) Entry into Enclosed Space
41/2011 (PDF) 2011 Guidelines for the Carriage of Blends of Petroleum Oil and Bio-Fuels
(Annex 1) (PDF)
42/2011 (PDF) IMO Circulars Pertaining to MARPOL Annex I
(Annex 1 , Annex 2 , Annex 3 , Annex 4 and Annex 5 ) (PDF)
43/2011 (PDF) Fatal Accident in starting Deck Hydraulic Winches
44/2011 (PDF) Servicing of Life-Saving Equipment
45/2011 (PDF) Clarification Regarding the Application Dates Contained in Regulation B-3 of the BWM Convention
(Annex 1) (PDF)
46/2011 (PDF) Application of New SOLAS Regulation III/1.5
(Annex 1 , Annex 2 , Annex 3 and Annex 4 ) (PDF)
47/2011 (PDF) Crew Fatality while working Deck Log Cargo
48/2011 (PDF) IMO circular - “Carriage of iron ore fines that may liquefy”
(Annex 1) (PDF)
49/2011 (PDF) IMO circular and Hong Kong requirements on certificates, documents and publications that are required or recommended to be carried on board Hong Kong ships engaged in international voyage
(Annex 1 , Annex 2) (PDF)
50/2011 (PDF) Electronic issuance of Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Notice (HKMSN) and Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Information Note (HKMSIN) commencing from 1 January 2012
51/2011 (PDF) International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010 (2010 FTP Code)
(Annex 1) (PDF)
52/2011 (PDF) Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) – Fixed Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems
(Annex 1) (PDF)
53/2011 (PDF) Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 and its Protocol 1988
(Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF)
2010  
3/2010 (PDF) IMO Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems under the revised MARPOL Annex VI
(Annex 1) (PDF)
4/2010 (PDF) 2009 Guidelines for Port State Control under the revised MARPOL Annex VI
(Annex 1) (PDF)
5/2010 (PDF) Control of Fuel Oil Quality under the revised MARPOL Annex VI
(Annex 1) (PDF)
6/2010 (PDF) United Nations Sanctions (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)(Amendment) Regulation 2010
(Annex 1) (PDF)
7/2010 (PDF) Engine Room Fire Caused by Main Engine Crankcase Explosion
9/2010 (PDF) Collision and Safe Navigation in Restricted Visibility
10/2010 (PDF) Authorization of Recognized Organizations to issue Certificate of Insurance or Other Financial Security in respect of Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage
11/2010 (PDF) The Development and the Update of VOC Management Plans
(Annex 1) (PDF)
16/2010 (PDF) IMO Guidelines for Construction, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection/Survey of Means of Embarkation and Disembarkation
(Annex 1) (PDF)
18/2010 (PDF) Accident During Lifeboat Drill at Sea
19/2010 (PDF) Amendments to the revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
20/2010 (PDF) Discharge of Cargo Hold Washing Water in the Gulfs Area, Mediterranean Sea Area and Wider Caribbean Region under MARPOL Annex V
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
21/2010 (PDF) International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
(Annex 1) (PDF)
22/2010 (PDF) Measures to Prevent Accidents with Lifeboats
(Annex 1) (PDF)
23/2010 (PDF) Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
24/2010 (PDF) Reception Facilities for Noxious Liquid Substances (NLS) Residues from Ships Carrying Chemicals in Bulk (PDF)
25/2010 (PDF) Reception Facilities for Oily Wastes from Ships (PDF)
26/2010 (PDF) United Nations Sanctions (Eritrea) Regulation 2010
(Annex 1) (PDF)
27/2010 (PDF) Amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code)
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
28/2010 (PDF) Revised Recommendations on the Safe Use of Pesticides in Ships
(Annex 1) (PDF)
29/2010 (PDF) 2010 Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
(Annex 1) (PDF)
30/2010 (PDF) Safe Loading of “iron-ore-fines” cargo in bulk
34/2010 (PDF) Fatal accidents during performing of electric arc welding work on
board ships
2009  
3/2009 (PDF) Double Taxation
4/2009 (PDF) Safe Towage at Sea
6/2009 (PDF) Adoption of Amendments to the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended
(Annex) (PDF)
8/2009 (PDF) Pilot-Master Exchange
9/2009 (PDF) Amendments to the Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers
(Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5, Annex 6, Annex 7)(PDF)
10/2009 (PDF) Adoption of Recommendations for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
for MARPOL Annex I Oil Cargo and Oil Fuel
(Annex 1, Annex 2)(PDF)
11/2009 (PDF) Proper Stowage of Heavy Cargoes at Loading Port
12/2009 (PDF) Fire Accidents During Repairs in Dockyards
13/2009 (PDF) IMO Guidelines on Measures To Prevent Fires in Engine-Rooms And Cargo Pump-Rooms
(Annex 1)(PDF)
14/2009 (PDF) Improper Use of VHF Radio Equipment Onboard Ships for Collision Avoidance
(Annex 1)(PDF)
15/2009 (PDF) Prevention and Suppression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships
(Annex 1, Annex 2)(PDF)
16/2009 (PDF) Amendments to Annex III of MARPOL 73/78
(Annex 1)(PDF)
17/2009 (PDF) Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI
(Annex 1, Annex 2)(PDF)
18/2009 (PDF) Clarification of the Term “Bulk Carrier” and Guidance for Application
of Regulations in SOLAS to Cargo Ships which Occasionally Carry
Dry Cargoes in Bulk
(Annex 1)(PDF)
20/2009 (PDF) Guidance on best management practices for removal of anti-fouling
coatings from ships, including TBT hull paints
(Annex 1)(PDF)
21/2009 (PDF) Suspected Falling Overboard of Deck Cadet
22/2009 (PDF) Fatal Accident of a Crewmember when Working over Shipside
23/2009 (PDF) Interim Guidelines for the Improvement of Energy Efficiency of a Ship
from its Design Phase
(Annex 1, Annex 2)(PDF)
24/2009 (PDF) Guidelines and Guidance for the Improvement of Energy Efficiency of a Ship
(Annex 1, Annex 2)(PDF)
25/2009 (PDF) IMO Guidelines for the Development of a VOC Management Plan
(Annex 1, Annex 2)(PDF)
26/2009 (PDF) A Guide to diagnosing contaminants in oily bilge water to maintain, operate and troubleshoot bilge water treatment systems
(Annex 1)(PDF)
27/2009 (PDF)
Application for the issue of Hong Kong GMDSS Certificate of Equivalent Competency and Endorsement under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW), as amended
28/2009 (PDF)
Application for the issue of Hong Kong Licences and Endorsements under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW), as amended
29/2009 (PDF) Guidance on Managing Spoilt Cargoes to clarify boundary issues between the London Convention and Protocol and MARPOL Annex V
(Annex 1)(PDF)
30/2009 (PDF) Safety at work onboard inside cargo holds
31/2009 (PDF) Port state control
(Annex 1, Annex 2)(PDF)
32/2009 (PDF) Survey, Audit, Certification and Licencing Arrangements for Hong Kong Registered Cargo Ships
(Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5 )(PDF)
33/2009 (PDF) Minimum Safe Manning
(Annex 1, Annex 2 )(PDF)
34/2009 (PDF) International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code)
35/2009 (PDF) Quality Assurance for Hong Kong Registered Ships
(Annex 1, Annex 2 )(PDF)
36/2009 (PDF) Contact Point After Office Hours
38/2009 (PDF) Amendments to the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code)
(Annex 1)(PDF)
39/2009 (PDF) IMO Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspections of Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire-extinguishing Systems
(Annex 1)(PDF)
40/2009 (PDF) Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)
(Annex 1, Annex 2 )(PDF)
41/2009 (PDF) Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 Relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966
(Annex 1, Annex 2 )(PDF)
42/2009 (PDF) Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code
(Annex 1, Annex 2 )(PDF)
43/2009 (PDF) Consular Assistance for Hong Kong Registered Ships, Hong Kong Registered Seafarers and Seafarers working on Hong Kong registered ships
(Annex 1)(PDF)
44/2009 (PDF) Amendment to Resolution A.910(22)(Amendments to the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended)
(Annex 1)(PDF)
45/2009 (PDF) Application for the Issue of Insurance Certificate
(Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3)(PDF)
2008  
2/2008 (PDF) Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code)
Interpretation and Application of the IGC Code for Ships carrying Liquefied Carbon Dioxide in Bulk
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
3/2008 (PDF) Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (GC Code)
(Annex) (PDF)
4/2008 (PDF) Amendments and Unified Interpretation to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
5/2008 (PDF) Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2
(Annex) (PDF)
6/2008 (PDF) Unified Interpretation of the International Bulk Chemicals (IBC) Code
(Annex) (PDF)
7/2008 (PDF) IMO Circulars related to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
8/2008 (PDF) Collision of Vessels outside Zhoushan Qundao
12/2008 (PDF) Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers in the Event of a Maritime Accident and Request for Information on Mistreatment of Seafarers in the Event of a Maritime Accident
(Annex) (PDF)
15/2008 (PDF) Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme
(Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4) (PDF)
16/2008 (PDF) Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI in Hong Kong
17/2008 (PDF) United Nations Sanctions (Iran)(Amendment) Regulation 2008
(Annex) (PDF)
18/2008 (PDF) Unified Interpretations to MARPOL Annex VI
(Annex) (PDF)
22/2008 (PDF) Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
23/2008 (PDF) Unified Interpretation of the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code)
(Annex) (PDF)
25/2008 (PDF) The Date on which the special discharge requirements in the Mediterranean Sea area under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 shall take effect
(Annex) (PDF)
26/2008 (PDF) 2008 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
27/2008 (PDF) IMO Circular related to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods
(Annex) (PDF)
29/2008 (PDF) Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) of Ships
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
30/2008 (PDF) United Nations Sanctions (Arms Embargoes)(Amendment) Regulation 2008
(Annex) (PDF)
31/2008 (PDF) Fuel Oil Availability and Quality under MARPOL Annex VI
(Annex) (PDF)
32/2008 (PDF) IMO Guidelines for Ballast Water Sampling (G2)
(Annex) (PDF)
33/2008 (PDF) 2008 Revised Guidelines For Systems For Handling Oily Wastes In Machinery Spaces Of Ships and Guidance Notes For An Integrated Bilge Water Treatment System (IBTS)
(Annex) (PDF)
2007  
2/2007 (PDF) RSS Service for Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Notices, Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Information Notes and Marine Accident Investigation Reports on the Marine Department Website
Enhancement on the Marine Accident Investigation Reports Webpages
3/2007 (PDF) Proper Bridge Resource Management
5/2007 (PDF) United Nations Sanctions (Lebanon) Regulation
(Annex) (PDF)
6/2007 (PDF) Voluntary Structural Guidelines for New Ships Carrying Liquids in Bulk Containing Benzene
(Annex) (PDF)
7/2007 (PDF) Guidance for Compliance with Vague Expressions in Certain Provisions of Merchant Shipping Regulations
(Annex) (PDF)
8/2007 (PDF) Emergency Wreck Marking Buoy
(Annex) (PDF)
9/2007 (PDF) Restrictions on Navigation in the Abkhazian Section of the Georgian Territorial Waters
(Annex) (PDF)
11/2007 (PDF) Guidelines on Annual Testing of Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorders (S-VDR)
(Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF)
12/2007 (PDF) Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter V
(Annex) (PDF)
13/2007 (PDF) Revised Guidance to the Master for Avoiding Dangerous Situations in Adverse Weather and Sea Conditions
(Annex) (PDF)
15/2007 (PDF) Collapse of Gantry Crane Trolley
18/2007 (PDF) Fatal Accident of a Crewmember when Working Inside the Forepeak Tank
21/2007 (PDF) Loss of Life Resulting from Improper Lowering of a Lifeboat
22/2007 (PDF) Criteria for the requirement of ‘Registration anew’ under the Merchant Shipping (Registration) Ordinance
23/2007 (PDF) International Health Regulation
24/2007 (PDF) Information on the voluntary ship reporting system in the Sound between Denmark and Sweden (SOUNDREP)
(Annex) (PDF)
25/2007 (PDF) Adoption of the Revised Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)
(Annex) (PDF)
26/2007 (PDF) Adoption of the Performance Standards for Shipborne Galileo Receiver Equipment
(Annex) (PDF)
30/2007 (PDF) Collision of Vessels in Taiwan Strait
31/2007 (PDF) IMO Guidelines for Ballast Water Exchange in the Antarctic Treaty Area
(Annex) (PDF)
32/2007 (PDF) Reporting Alleged Inadequacies of Port Reception Facilities
(Annex) (PDF)
33/2007 (PDF) Grounding of Vessel in Heavy Weather
34/2007 (PDF) United Nations Sanctions (IRAN) Regulation
(Annex) (PDF)
36/2007 (PDF) Unified Interpretation to the Revised Guidelines on Implementation of Effluent Standards and Performance Tests for Sewage Treatment Plants
(Annex) (PDF)
37/2007 (PDF) Amendments to Annex I and Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78
(Annex) (PDF)
38/2007 (PDF) The Date on which the special discharge requirements in the Gulfs area under Annex I and Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 shall take effect
(Annex) (PDF)
39/2007 (PDF) Entry into Force of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships
(Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4) (PDF)
41/2007 (PDF) Guidelines on the application of SOLAS regulation V/15 to INS, IBS and bridge design
(Annex) (PDF)
43/2007 (PDF) Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual
(Annex) (PDF)
44/2007 (PDF) Guidelines on the control of ships in an emergency
(Annex) (PDF)
45/2007 (PDF) Guidelines on Annual Testing of the Automatic Identification System (AIS)
(Annex) (PDF)
47/2007 (PDF) Symbol of Infant Lifejacket
(Annex) (PDF)
48/2007 (PDF) Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter III
(Annex) (PDF)
49/2007 (PDF) An Ordinary Seaman Killed in Enclosed Stair Trunk to Cargo Hold
50/2007 (PDF) Fatal Accident to a Cargo Loading Master when Transferring between Vessels
51/2007 (PDF) Adoption of the Performance Standards for Navigation Lights, Navigation Light Controllers and Associated Equipment
(Annex) (PDF)
52/2007 (PDF) IMO Circulars related to the Implementation of ISM Code
(Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF)
54/2007 (PDF) Adoption of Performance Standards for Survival Craft AIS Search and Rescue Transmitters (AIS-SART) for Use in Search and Rescue Operations
(Annex) (PDF)
55/2007 (PDF) Adoption of Amendments to Performance Standards for Survival Craft Radar Transponders for Use in Search and Rescue Operations (Resolution A.802(19))
(Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
2005  
11/2005 (PDF) Implementation of the Phase-out Scheme for Single Hull Tankers
(Annex) (PDF)
2004  
5/2004 (PDF) Accelerated Phase-out Scheme for Single Hull Tankers
(Annex) (PDF)