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- Air
| Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI in Hong Kong |
16/2008 (PDF) |
| Unified Interpretations to MARPOL Annex VI |
18/2008 (Annex) (PDF) |
| Fuel Oil Availability and Quality under MARPOL Annex VI |
31/2008 (Annex) (PDF) |
| Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI |
17/2009 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
| IMO Guidelines for the Development of a VOC Management Plan |
25/2009 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
| IMO Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems under the revised MARPOL Annex VI |
3/2010 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| Control of Fuel Oil Quality under the revised MARPOL Annex VI |
5/2010 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| The Development and the Update of VOC Management Plans |
11/2010 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| Information on North American Emission Control Area (ECA) under
MARPOL Annex VI |
16/2011 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
Issuance of the revised form of Supplement to the International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) Certificate
|
34/2011 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (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
|
38/2011 (Annex 1) (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) |
| Guidance on best management practices for removal of anti-fouling coatings from ships, including TBT hull paints |
20/2009 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| 2010 Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships |
29/2010 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| 2011 Guidelines for Inspection of Anti-fouling Systems on Ships |
39/2011 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
- Ballast water discharges
| IMO Guidelines for Ballast Water Exchange in the Antarctic Treaty Area |
31/2007 (Annex) (PDF) |
| IMO Guidelines for Ballast Water Sampling (G2) |
32/2008 (Annex) (PDF) |
| 2011 Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling
to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species |
36/2011 (Annex 1 ) (PDF) |
| Clarification Regarding the Application Dates Contained in Regulation B-3 of the BWM Convention |
45/2011 (Annex 1 ) (PDF) |
- Bulk Cargoes
| International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code |
21/2010 (Annex1)(PDF) |
| IMO circular - “Carriage of iron ore fines that may liquefy” |
48/2011 (Annex1)(PDF) |
- Fire protection
| 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) |
| IMO Guidelines on Measures To Prevent Fires in Engine-Rooms And Cargo Pump-Rooms |
13/2009 (Annex1)(PDF) |
| IMO Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspections of Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire-extinguishing Systems |
39/2009 (Annex1)(PDF) |
| Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) |
40/2009 (Annex1, Annex2)(PDF) |
| Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) – Application, Sample Extraction Smoke Detection Systems and Fixed Hydrocarbon Gas Detection Systems |
23/2011
(Annex 1) (PDF) |
| International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010 (2010 FTP Code) |
51/2011
(Annex 1) (PDF) |
| Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems
(FSS Code) – Fixed Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems |
52/2011
(Annex 1) (PDF) |
- Garbage
| 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) |
| Guidance on Managing Spoilt Cargoes to clarify boundary issues between the London Convention and Protocol and MARPOL Annex V |
29/2009 (Annex) (PDF) |
| Discharge of Cargo Hold Washing Water in the Gulfs Area,
Mediterranean Sea Area and Wider Caribbean Region under MARPOL
Annex V |
20/2010 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
- GC Code
| 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 |
27/2009 (PDF) |
- IBC Code
| Unified Interpretation of the International Bulk Chemicals (IBC) Code |
6/2008 (Annex) (PDF) |
- IGC Code
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
| IMO Circulars related to the Implementation of ISM Code |
52/2007 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF) |
| International Management Code for the Safe Operation of
Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety
Management (ISM) Code) |
34/2009 (PDF) |
| Amendments to the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) |
38/2009 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
- IMDG Code
| 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) |
| Amendments to Annex III of MARPOL 73/78 |
16/2009 (Annex1) (PDF) |
| Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code |
23/2010 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
- Life-saving appliances
| Symbol of Infant Lifejacket |
47/2007 (Annex1) (PDF) |
| Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code |
42/2009 (Annex1, Annex2) (PDF) |
| Measures to Prevent Accidents with Lifeboats |
22/2010 (Annex1) (PDF) |
| Amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code |
22/2011 (Annex1) (PDF) |
| Servicing of Life-Saving Equipment |
44/2011 (PDF) |
- Load Line Convention
| Amendments to the Protocol of 1988 Relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 |
41/2009 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
- Maintenance and repairs
| A Guide to diagnosing contaminants in oily bilge water to maintain, operate and troubleshoot bilge water treatment systems |
26/2009 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
- Marine Accident Investigation
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) |
| Safe Towage at Sea |
4/2009(PDF) |
| Pilot-Master Exchange |
8/2009(PDF) |
| Proper Stowage of Heavy Cargoes at Loading Port |
11/2009(PDF) |
| Fire Accidents During Repairs in Dockyards |
12/2009(PDF) |
| Improper Use of VHF Radio Equipment Onboard Ships for Collision Avoidance |
14/2009 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| Suspected Falling Overboard of Deck Cadet |
21/2009 (PDF) |
| Fatal Accident of a Crewmember when Working over Shipside |
22/2009 (PDF) |
| Safety at work onboard inside cargo holds |
30/2009 (PDF) |
| Engine Room Fire Caused by Main Engine Crankcase Explosion |
7/2010 (PDF) |
| Collision and Safe Navigation in Restricted Visibility |
9/2010 (PDF) |
| Accident During Lifeboat Drill at Sea |
18/2010 (PDF) |
| Safe Loading of “iron-ore-fines” cargo in bulk |
30/2010 (PDF) |
| Fatal accidents during performing of electric arc welding work on board ships |
34/2010 (PDF) |
| Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen |
9/2011 (PDF) |
| Report of Marine Incidents |
19/2011 (PDF) |
| Fatal accident involving parting of mooring rope during vessel's berthing |
29/2011 (PDF) |
| Fatal accident during operating of pilot ladder winch |
30/2011 (PDF) |
| Falling of containers causing hull damage |
31/2011 (PDF) |
| Engine Room Fire Caused by Improper Oil Filter Maintenance |
32/2011 (PDF) |
| Entry into Enclosed Space |
40/2011 (PDF) |
| Fatal Accident in starting Deck Hydraulic Winches |
43/2011 (PDF) |
| Crew Fatality while working Deck Log Cargo |
47/2011 (PDF) |
| Fatal Accident while boarding vessel by pilot ladder |
7/2012 (PDF) |
- Maritime Security
| Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) of Ships |
29/2008 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
| Prevention and Suppression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships |
15/2009 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
| Registration with the MSCHOA and Report to UKMTO |
33/2011 (PDF) |
- MARPOL I
- Merchant Shipping Notices and Information Notes
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) |
| Electronic issuance of Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Notice (HKMSN)
and Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Information Note (HKMSIN)
commencing from 1 January 2012 |
50/2011 (PDF) |
| Hong Kong Merchant Shipping Information Notes Current as at 1 January 2012 |
1/2012 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
- Navigation information and advice
| United Nations Sanctions |
5/2007 (Annex),
34/2007 (Annex),
17/2008 (Annex),
30/2008 (Annex)
6/2010 (Annex 1),
26/2010 (Annex 1),
3/2011 (Annex1, Annex2, Annex 3),
13/2011 (Annex 1)
15/2011 (Annex 1, Annex 2)
25/2011 (Annex 1)
26/2011 (Annex 1)
(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) |
| 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) |
| Adoption of Amendments to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended |
6/2009 (Annex) (PDF) |
| Contact Point After Office Hours |
36/2009 (PDF) |
| Amendment to Resolution A.910(22) (Amendments to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended) |
44/2009 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| Maintenance of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Software |
2/2011 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| International Ice Patrol Services - 2011 |
6/2011 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| Current Situation of Ports and Shipping in Japan after the Fukushima
Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident |
20/2011 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
- Performance standards
| 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
- Reception facilities
| 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) |
| Reception Facilities for Noxious Liquid Substances (NLS) Residues
from Ships Carrying Chemicals in Bulk |
24/2010 (PDF) |
| Reception Facilities for Oily Wastes from Ships |
25/2010 (PDF) |
| Halon Banking and Reception Facilities |
8/2011 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
- Safety instructions
| Amendments to the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code) |
27/2010 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
| Revised Recommendations on the Safe Use of Pesticides in Ships |
28/2010 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| Guidelines on Tank Entry for Tankers using Nitrogen as an Inerting Medium |
27/2011 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard
Ships |
2/2012 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| Recommendation on Pilot Transfer Arrangements |
4/2012 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes, 2011 (2011 TDC Code) |
5/2012 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
- Safety and Health
| International Health Regulation |
23/2007 (PDF) |
- Seafarers
| 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) |
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 |
28/2009 (PDF) |
| Minimum Safe Manning |
33/2009 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
| Application for the issue of Hong Kong Licences via Electronic
Business System |
10/2011 (PDF) |
| New format of Hong Kong Licences |
24/2011 (PDF) |
| Certificates of Proficiency as Ship Security Officer |
3/2012 (PDF) |
- Sewage
| 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) |
- Ship Recycling
| 2011 Guidelines for the Implementation of the Hong Kong
International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound
Recycling of Ships, 2009 |
37/2011 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3) (PDF) |
- Shipping register
| Criteria for the requirement of ‘Registration anew’ under the Merchant Shipping (Registration) Ordinance |
22/2007 (PDF) |
| Quality Assurance for Hong Kong Registered Ships |
35/2009 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
| Contact Point After Office Hours |
36/2009 (PDF) |
| Consular Assistance for Hong Kong Registered Ships, Hong Kong Registered Seafarers and Seafarers working on Hong Kong registered ships |
43/2009 (Annex1) (PDF) |
| Port Clearance of New Buildings in Mainland Ports |
7/2011 (Annex1) (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 |
49/2011 (Annex1 , Annex2) (PDF) |
- SOLAS amendment
| 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) |
| Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2 |
22/2008 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
| Adoption of Recommendations for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for MARPOL Annex I Oil Cargo and Oil Fuel |
10/2009 (Annex 1,
Annex 2) (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 |
18/2009 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
| Application of New SOLAS Regulation III/1.5 |
46/2011 (Annex1, Annex2, Annex3 and Annex4) (PDF) |
| Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 and its Protocol 1988 |
53/2011
(Annex1,
Annex2 and
Annex3) (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 |
28/2009 (PDF) |
Application for the issue of Hong Kong Licences via Electronic
Business System |
10/2011 (PDF) |
Certificates of Proficiency as Ship Security Officer |
3/2012(PDF) |
- Surveys and inspections
| 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) |
| Amendments to the Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers |
9/2009 (Annex 1,
Annex 2, Annex 3,
Annex 4, Annex 5,
Annex 6, Annex 7) (PDF) |
| Survey, Audit, Certification and Licencing Arrangements for Hong Kong Registered Cargo Ships |
32/2009 (Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5) (PDF) |
| IMO Guidelines for Construction, Installation, Maintenance and
Inspection/Survey of Means of Embarkation and Disembarkation |
16/2010 (Annex 1) (PDF) |
- Tankers
| Accelerated Phase-out Scheme for Single Hull Tankers |
5/2004 (Annex) (PDF) |
| Implementation of the Phase-out Scheme for Single Hull Tankers |
11/2005 (Annex) (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) |
| Amendments to the revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 |
19/2010 (Annex1, Annex2) (PDF) |
| 2011 Guidelines for the Carriage of Blends of Petroleum Oil and
Bio-Fuels |
41/2011 (Annex1) (PDF) |
- Taxation
- Miscellaneous
| 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) |
33/2008 (Annex) (PDF) |
| Interim Guidelines for the Improvement of Energy Efficiency of a Ship from its Design Phase |
23/2009 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
| Guidelines and Guidance for the Improvement of Energy Efficiency of a Ship |
24/2009 (Annex 1, Annex 2) (PDF) |
| Application for the Issue of Insurance Certificate |
45/2009 (Annex 1, Annex2, Annex 3) (PDF) |
| Authorization of Recognized Organizations to issue Certificate of Insurance or Other Financial Security in respect of Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
10/2010 (PDF) |
| International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 1994 and
International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 |
5/2011 (Annex1, Annex2) (PDF) |
| Amendments to the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972 |
28/2011 (Annex1) (PDF) |
| Special Requirements For The Use Or Carriage Of Oils In The Antarctic Area |
35/2011 (Annex1) (PDF) |
| Issue of Bunker Certificates to Ships that are also Required to Hold a CLC Certificate |
6/2012 (Annex1) (PDF) |
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