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  • Air
    MARPOL Annex VI and its implementation in Hong Kong 18/2005 (PDF)
    Fuel Oil Suppliers 20/2005 (PDF)
    Control of Fuel Oil Quality under MARPOL Annex VI 38/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines for Port State Control Under MARPOL Annex VI 44/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code 23/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI in Hong Kong 16/2008 (PDF)
    Unified Interpretations to MARPOL Annex VI 18/2008 (Annex) (PDF)
    IMO Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems 24/2008 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Anti-fouling system
    Entry into Force of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships 39/2007 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4) (PDF)

  • Ballast water discharges
    Guidelines for the control and management of ship's ballast water 11/1998 (Annex) (PDF)
    IMO Adopted Guidelines for Ballast Water Management 24/2006
    (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3 ) (PDF)
    IMO Guidelines for Ballast Water Exchange Design and Construction Standards (G11) 67/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    IMO Guidelines on Design and Construction to Facilitate Sediment Control of Ships (G12) 68/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    IMO Guidelines for Ballast Water Exchange in the Antarctic Treaty Area 31/2007 (Annex) (PDF)

  • BCH Code
    Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) 38/2006 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF)

  • Bulk Cargoes
    Accidents involving bulk cargoes not specifically listed in the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code) 30/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Safe Loading of Fluorspar Cargo 21/2006 (PDF)
    Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes, 2004 (2004 BC Code) 31/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes 35/2007 (PDF)

  • Computer system
    Guidelines for the On-board Use and Application of Computers 48/2004 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Fire protection
    Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs) inside accommodation spaces and machinery spaces 22/2003 (PDF)
    Graphical Symbols for Shipboard Fire Control Plans 7/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Functional Requirements and Performance Standards for the Assessment of Evacuation Guidance Systems 40/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Interim Guidelines for the Testing, Approval and Maintenance of Evacuation Guidance Systems Used as an Alternative to Low-Location Lighting Systems 41/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) 5/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Early Application of Amendment to SOLAS Chapter II-2 25/2006 (PDF)
    Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2 and Fire Test Procedures Referred to in the FTP Code 39/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments and Unified Interpretation to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) 4/2008 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
    Unified Interpretation of the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code) 23/2008 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Fire-fighting appliances
    Improved Guidelines for Marine Portable Fire Extinguishers 8/2004 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Garbage
    Garbage Record Books and Oil Record Books 36/2004 (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 38/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    The Date on which the special discharge requirements in the Mediterranean Sea area under Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 shall take effect 25/2008 (Annex) (PDF)

  • GC Code
    Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (GC Code) 8/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (GC Code) 3/2008 (Annex) (PDF)

  • GMDSS
    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 24/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Harmonization of GMDSS requirements for radio installations on board SOLAS ships 35/2005 (Annex) (PDF)

  • IBC Code
    Unified Interpretations of the IBC and IGC Codes 25/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    2004 Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) 33/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Example of an Optional Shipping Document for the Purposes of MARPOL Annex II and the IBC Code 37/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Early Application of the Amendments to the Fire Protection Requirements of the Revised IBC Code 54/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Unified Interpretation of the International Bulk Chemicals (IBC) Code 6/2008 (Annex) (PDF)

  • INF Code
    Amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on board Ships (INF Code) 7/2006 (Annex) (PDF)

  • IGC Code
    Unified Interpretations of the IBC and IGC Codes 25/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) 6/2006 (Annex) (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
    2/2008 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)

  • ISM Code
    International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM Code) 44/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    IMO Circulars related to the Implementation of ISM Code 52/2007 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF)

  • IMDG Code
    2006 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code 48/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to the Revised Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS Guide) in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code Supplement 64/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    IMO Circulars related to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods 7/2008 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
    2008 Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code 26/2008 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
    IMO Circular related to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods 27/2008 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Life-saving appliances
    Use Of Smoke Helmet-Type Breathing Apparatus 21/2003 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines for Periodic Testing of Immersion Suit and Anti-exposure Suit Seams and Closures 21/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidance on training for fast rescue boats launch and recovery teams and boat crews 32/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Measures to Prevent Accidents with Lifeboats 28/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Early Implementation of Draft SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.3.4 30/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guide to recovery techniques 40/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guide for cold water survival 41/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines for developing operation and maintenance manuals for lifeboat systems 42/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Servicing of Life-Saving Equipment 62/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Early Implementation of Amendments to SOLAS Chapter III and the International Life-saving Appliance (LSA) Code 14/2007
    (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5) (PDF)
    Symbol of Infant Lifejacket 47/2007 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Load Line Convention
    Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 Relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 13/2008 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)

  • Magnetic Compass
    Adjustment and Maintenance of Magnetic Compasses 4/2003 (PDF)

  • Maintenance and repairs
    Guidelines on Early Assessment of Hull Damage and Possible Need for Abandonment of Bulk Carriers 8/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    As-built Construction Drawings to be Maintained on Board and Ashore 9/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Maintenance of Shipboard Passenger Lifts 29/2005 (PDF)
    Examination, Testing and Maintenance of Shipboard Lifting Appliances and Loose gear 18/2006 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Marine Accident Investigation
    Fatal Accident in Access trunk to Cargo Hold 2/2004 (PDF)
    Fatal Accident Involving the Use of Scaffold on board Ship 23/2004 (PDF)
    Fatal Accident Involving Falling Overboard From Gangway 24/2004 (PDF)
    Fatal Accident in Entering into Enclosed Space on board Ship 30/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Reporting Near Misses 38/2004 (PDF)
    Report of Shipping Casualty 41/2004 (PDF)
    Collision of Vessels in Yellow Sea 25/2005 (PDF)
    Recommended means for extracting stored data from voyage data recorders (VDRs) and simplified voyage data recorders (S-VDRs) for investigation Authorities 36/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Crew Fatality and Injury While Securing Anchors 43/2005 (PDF)
    Fatal Accident Resulting from Sudden Hook Detachment of a Lifeboat 48/2005 (PDF)
    Fatal Accident Resulting from Improper Release of Carbon Dioxide Gas 49/2005 (PDF)
    Collision of Ships in East China Sea 50/2005 (PDF)
    Alcohol Testing Requirements for Ships Visiting the United States 17/2006 (PDF)
    Crew killed in a car deck lifting operation 20/2006 (PDF)
    Safe Loading of Fluorspar Cargo 21/2006 (PDF)
    Crewmembers washed overboard in heavy weather 22/2006 (PDF)
    Fatal Accident Resulting from Engine Room Fire 45/2006 (PDF)
    Fatal Accident During Hatch Closing Operation 47/2006 (PDF)
    Fatal Accident during the Recovery of a Lifeboat 51/2006 (PDF)
    Fatal Accident of a Crewmember when Working Outboard 63/2006 (PDF)
    Crew Fatality while Working on Forecastle in Heavy Weather 66/2006 (PDF)
    Crew Fatality on Forecastle during Unmooring Operation 69/2006 (PDF)
    Crew Fatality while Loading Deck Log Cargo in Port 72/2006 (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
    2/2007 (PDF)
    Proper Bridge Resource Management 3/2007 (PDF)
    Collapse of Gantry Crane Trolley 15/2007 (PDF)
    Fatal Accident of a Crewmember when Working Inside the Forepeak Tank 18/2007 (PDF)
    Loss of Life Resulting from Improper Lowering of a Lifeboat 21/2007 (PDF)
    Collision of Vessels in Taiwan Strait 30/2007 (PDF)
    Grounding of Vessel in Heavy Weather 33/2007 (PDF)
    An Ordinary Seaman Killed in Enclosed Stair Trunk to Cargo Hold 49/2007 (PDF)
    Fatal Accident to a Cargo Loading Master when Transferring between Vessels 50/2007 (PDF)
    Collision of Vessels outside Zhoushan Qundao 8/2008 (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 12/2008 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Maritime Security
    Guidelines for the Installation of a Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) 6/2003 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidance relating to the Implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code 27/2003 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidance Relating to the Provision and Use of Ship Security Alert System 11/2004 (PDF)
    Amendments to the Guidelines for the Onboard Operational Use of Shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) 14/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Maritime Security - Further Guidance on Ship Security Alert System 37/2004 (PDF)
    Guidance to shipowners and ship operators, shipmasters and crew on preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships 42/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines relating to the Implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and ISPS Code 3/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines to Masters, Companies and Duly Authorized Officers on the Requirements relating to the Submission of Security-related Information prior to the Entry of a Ship into Port 4/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidance on the Access of Public Authorities, Emergency Response Services and Pilots on Board Ships to which SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code Apply 22/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Marine Navigation 1988 and its Protocol of 1988 relating to Fixed Platforms Located on the Continental Shelf (SUA Convention and the Protocol) 12/2006 (PDF)
    Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Waters Off the Coast of Somalia 13/2006 (PDF)
    Guidance on Voluntary Self-Assessment by Administrations and for Ship Security 29/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidance on the Provisions of Information for Identifying Ships when Transmitting Ship Security Alerts 44/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Prevention and Suppression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships 17/2007 (PDF)
    Certificates of Proficiency as Ship Security Officer 40/2007 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Merchant Shipping Notices and Information Notes
    Promulgation of Information by Merchant Shipping Notice and Merchant Shipping Information Note 45/2005 (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
    2/2007 (PDF)
    Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Information Notes Current as at 1 January 2008 1/2008 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)

  • Navigation information and advice
    United Nations Sanctions   16/2002 (L.N. 134 of 2002),
    13/2004 (L.N. 420 of 1997, L.N. 132 of 2004),
    16/2005 (Annex),
    27/2005 (Annex 1, Annex 2),
    5/2007 (Annex),
    19/2007 (Annex),
    28/2007 (Annex),
    34/2007 (Annex),
    10/2008 (Annex),
    11/2008 (Annex),
    14/2008 (Annex),
    17/2008 (Annex),
    21/2008 (Annex)
    (PDF)
    Recommended pilotage scheme in the Torres Strait and Great North East Channel in Australia 5/2003 (PDF)
    Information on the Georgian Ship Reporting System (GEOREP) 10/2003 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidance for the operational use of integrated bridge systems (IBS) 11/2003 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines for ships operating in Arctic ice-covered waters 12/2003 (Annex) (PDF)
    Contact Point After Office Hours 34/2004 (PDF)
    Guidance on the use of the UN/LOCODE in the destination field in AIS messages 34/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    IMO requirements on carriage of publications on board ships 43/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Emergency Wreck Marking Buoy 8/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Restrictions on Navigation in the Abkhazian Section of the Georgian Territorial Waters 9/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    International Ice Patrol Service - 2007 10/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Revised Guidance to the Master for Avoiding Dangerous Situations in Adverse Weather and Sea Conditions 13/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Information on the voluntary ship reporting system in the Sound between Denmark and Sweden (SOUNDREP) 24/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Adoption of the Revised Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) 25/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines on the application of SOLAS regulation V/15 to INS, IBS and bridge design 41/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Maintenance of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Software 42/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual 43/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines on the control of ships in an emergency 44/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines on Annual Testing of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) 45/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Availability of the New Edition South China Sea Electronic Navigational Chart (SCS ENC) 28/2008 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Performance standards
    Performance Standards for a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BWAS) 17/2003 (Annex) (PDF)
    Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) 4/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidance Relating to the Provision and Use of Ship Security Alert System 11/2004 (PDF)
    Adoption of the Revised Performance Standards for Survival Craft Portable Two-Way VHF Radiotelephone Apparatus 17/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Adoption of the Revised Performance Standards for Narrow-band Direct-printing Telegraph Equipment for the Reception of Navigational and Meteorological Warnings and Urgent Information to Ships (NAVTEX) 18/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Functional Requirements and Performance Standards for the Assessment of Evacuation Guidance Systems 40/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Interim Guidelines for the Testing, Approval and Maintenance of Evacuation Guidance Systems Used as an Alternative to Low-Location Lighting Systems 41/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Performance Standards for Water Level Detectors on Bulk Carriers and Single Hold Cargo Ships Other than Bulk Carriers 58/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines on Annual Testing of Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorders (S-VDR) 11/2007 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF)
    Adoption of the Revised Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) 25/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Adoption of the Performance Standards for Shipborne Galileo Receiver Equipment 26/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines on Annual Testing of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) 45/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Adoption of the Performance Standards for Navigation Lights, Navigation Light Controllers and Associated Equipment 51/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Adoption of Performance Standards for Survival Craft AIS Search and Rescue Transmitters (AIS-SART) for Use in Search and Rescue Operations 54/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Adoption of Amendments to Performance Standards for Survival Craft Radar Transponders for Use in Search and Rescue Operations (Resolution A.802(19)) 55/2007 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)

  • Port State Control
    Port State Control 19/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines for Port State Control Under MARPOL Annex VI 44/2005 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Radar, radio, direction finders
    Collision of Ships in Restricted Visibility 9/2004 (PDF)
    Guidelines on Annual Testing of L-Band Satellite EPIRBs 15/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Adoption of the Revised Performance Standards for Survival Craft Portable Two-Way VHF Radiotelephone Apparatus 17/2004 (Annex )(PDF)
    Adoption of the Revised Performance Standards for Narrow-band Direct-printing Telegraph Equipment for the Reception of Navigational and Meteorological Warnings and Urgent Information to Ships (NAVTEX) 18/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Closure of Inmarsat-E services by Inmarsat Ltd. 33/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Harmonization of GMDSS requirements for radio installations on board SOLAS ships 35/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Adoption of the Performance Standards for Shipborne Galileo Receiver Equipment 26/2007 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Reception facilities
    Reception Facilities for Noxious Liquid Substances (NLS) Residues from Ships Carrying Chemicals in Bulk 6/2005 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
    Reception Facilities from Oily Wastes from Ships 13/2005 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
    Reporting Alleged Inadequacies of Port Reception Facilities 32/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to Annex I and Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 37/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Halon Banking and Reception Facilities 9/2008 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Safe working practices
    Principles For Hot Work On Board All Types Of Ships 20/2003 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Safety instructions
    Revised Guidelines for Passenger Safety Instructions 46/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines on the Basic Elements of a Shipboard Occupational Health and Safety Programme 52/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    SOLAS and SAR amendments to strengthen international rescue regime 56/2006 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF)

  • Safety and Health
    Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 9/2003 (Annex) (PDF)
    Alternative Medicines and Medical Equipment to be kept on board Hong Kong Seagoing Ships, and Hong Kong Seagoing Ships carrying Dangerous Goods 57/2006 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF)
    International Health Regulation 23/2007 (PDF)

  • Seafarers
    Minimum Safe Manning 40/2004 (Annex) (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 23/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Alternative Medicines and Medical Equipment to be kept on board Hong Kong Seagoing Ships, and Hong Kong Seagoing Ships carrying Dangerous Goods 57/2006 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF)
    Certificates of Proficiency as Ship Security Officer 40/2007 (Annex) (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 12/2008 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Sewage
    Commencement of Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage) Regulation, Cap.413K, and the Merchant Shipping (Prevention and Control of Pollution)(Fees) Regulation, Cap.413L 73/2006 (PDF)
    Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 - Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships 4/2007 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
    Unified Interpretation to the Revised Guidelines on Implementation of Effluent Standards and Performance Tests for Sewage Treatment Plants 36/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to Annex I and Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 37/2007 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Shipping register
    Consular Assistance for Hong Kong Registered Ships, Hong Kong Registered Seafarers and Seafarers working on Hong Kong registered ships 33/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Contact Point After Office Hours 34/2004 (PDF)
    Quality Assurance for Hong Kong Registered Ships 45/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    International and Hong Kong Legislation Applicable to Hong Kong Registered Ships 42/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Annual Tonnage Charge Reduction Scheme for Hong Kong Registered Ships 9/2006 (Annex 1, Annex 2 ) (PDF)
    Criteria for the requirement of ‘Registration anew’ under the Merchant Shipping (Registration) Ordinance 22/2007 (PDF)

  • SOLAS amendment
    International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 49/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Early Application of Amendment to SOLAS Chapter II-2 25/2006 (PDF)
    Early Implementation of Draft SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.3.4 30/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Application of SOLAS Regulation XII/6.3 on Corrosion Prevention of Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks in all types of ships and Double-side skin Spaces of Bulk Carriers and Application of the Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks in all Types of Ships and Doubles-side Skin Spaces of Bulk Carriers 50/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Unified Interpretations to SOLAS Regulation II-1/10 and Regulation 12 of the Revised SOLAS Chapter II-1 regarding Bow Doors and the Extension of the Collision Bulkhead 53/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Unified Interpretations to SOLAS Chapters II-1 and XII and to the Technical Provisions for Means of Access for Inspections 55/2006 (Annex 1, Annex 2 ) (PDF)
    Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter V 12/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Early Implementation of Amendments to SOLAS Chapter III and the International Life-saving Appliance (LSA) Code 14/2007
    (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5) (PDF)
    Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter III 48/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2 5/2008 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 19/2008 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF)
    Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2 22/2008 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)

  • STCW Code
    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 23/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to Part B of the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code 32/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended 34/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to Part A of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code 35/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to Part B of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code 36/2006 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Surveys and inspections
    Survey, Audit, Certification and Operation Licence Arrangements for Hong Kong Registered Cargo Ships 31/2004 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5) (PDF)
    Marking Ship's Plans, Manuals and Other Documents with the IMO Ship Identification Number 10/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Certificates and Documents Required to be Carried on Board Ships 14/2005 (Annex ) (PDF)
    Pollution Prevention Equipment required by MARPOL 73/78 17/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidance on shipboard towing and mooring equipment 37/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Standards for Owners’ Inspection and Maintenance of Bulk Carrier Hatch Covers 3/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to the Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers 49/2006 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5, Annex 6) (PDF)
    Guidance for Compliance with Vague Expressions in Certain Provisions of Merchant Shipping Regulations 7/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme 15/2008 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4) (PDF)

  • Tankers
    Accelerated Phase-out Scheme for Single Hull Tankers 5/2004 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to MARPOL Annex I 2/2005 (Annex 1 (P. 1-20, P. 21-40, P. 41-60, P. 61-80, P. 81-109),
    Annex 2,
    Annex 3,
    Annex 4 (P. 1-22, P. 23-43)) (PDF)
    Implementation of the Phase-out Scheme for Single Hull Tankers 11/2005 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to the revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 19/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Revised Guidelines for Systems for Handling Oily Wastes in Machinery Spaces of Ships incorporating Guidance Notes for an Integrated Bilge Water Treatment System 26/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Guidelines on the Assessment of Residual Fillet Weld between Deck Plating and Longitudinals 27/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to MARPOL Annex II 65/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Amendments to the revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 70/2006 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF)
    Voluntary Structural Guidelines for New Ships Carrying Liquids in Bulk Containing Benzene 6/2007 (Annex) (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 38/2007 (Annex) (PDF)

  • Taxation
    Double Taxation 19/2005 (PDF)

  • Miscellaneous
    Revised Guidelines for the Transport of Vegetable Oils in Deeptanks or in Independent Tanks Specially Designed for the Carriage of such Vegetable Oils in General Dry Cargo Ships 59/2006 (Annex) (PDF)
    Disposal of fumigant material 61/2006 (PDF)
    Entry into Force of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 53/2007 (Annex) (PDF)
    International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 20/2008 (Annex) (PDF)