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 \n460 Alexandra Road 21st Storey PSA Building Singapore 119963  \nFax: 6375-6231  \n[http://www.mpa.gov.sg](http://www.mpa.gov.sg)  \n18 JULY, 2011  \nApplicable to: This circular is for the attention of ship owners, managers, operators, agents, masters, crew members and surveyors  \nRESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE 89TH SESSION OF THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE (MSC 89) OF IMO  \nRefer to Shipping circular no. 15 of 2011 for Guidance on shipboard operational matters: Circulars approved by the 89th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 89) of IMO  \n1. This circular informs the Shipping Community of the resolutions adopted by MSC 89 , held from 11–20 May 2011 and urges the Community to prepare for the implementation of these resolutions.  \n2. The resolutions of interest to the shipping community are as follows:  \na. Amendments to SOLAS (MSC.317(89)) ;  \nb. Amendments to the IMSBC Code (MSC.318(89)) ;  \nc. Amendments to the IS Code, 2008 (MSC.319(89)) ;  \nd. Amendments to the LSA Code (MSC.320(89)) ; and  \ne. Amendments to the Revised Recommendation on Testing of LSA (Resolution MSC.81(70)) (MSC.321(89) and MSC.323(89)) ;  \nf. Implementation of Best Management Practice (BMP) Guidance (MSC.324(89))  \nIn addition, various Unified Interpretations (UI) relating to provisions in SOLAS and other instruments were approved.  \n3. MSC 89 also approved the following draft Assembly resolutions of interest to the shipping community, which will be adopted by the 27th session of the Assembly (A27) in Nov 2011:  \na. the draft Revised Recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships ;  \nb. the new draft International Code on Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, 2011 (2011 ESP Code);  \nc. the draft Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes, 2011 (2011 TDC Code), revising and updating the original code adopted in 1973;  \nd. the draft IMO/World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Worldwide Met-ocean information and warning service guidance document;  \ne. the draft Revised procedures for Port State Control, 2011 ; and  \nf. the draft revised Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification, 2011 , which include references to relevant amendments to statutory instruments entering into force up to and including 31 December 2011.  \nThe draft Assembly resolutions are included in this shipping circular for advance information. Once adopted by A27, a new shipping circular will be issued.  \n4. The following summarises the key points relating to the resolutions:  \na.  Lifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems (RRS)  \n•  MSC.317 (89)– Adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended  \n•  MSC.320(89)– Adoption of amendments to the LSA Code  \n•  MSC.321(89) – Adoption of amendments to the Revised Recommendation on Testing of LSA (Resolution MSC.81(70))  \nMSC 89 adopted the above resolutions as a “package” that includes two related circulars:  \n•  MSC. 1/Circ.1392 – Guidelines for Evaluation and Replacement of Lifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems  \n•  MSC. 1/Circ.1393 – Early Application of new SOLAS regulation III/1 .5  \nMSC.317(89) introduces a new regulation III/1 .5 for all lifeboat on-load release mechanisms on board new and existing cargo and passenger ships to comply with the new requirements in Chapter IV of the LSA Code relating to lifeboat on-load release mechanisms adopted by resolution MSC.320(89) . The Recommendation on the Testing of LSAis consequentially amended by resolution MSC.321(89) to ensure that it is consistent with the amended LSA Code. For existing ships, evaluation and assessment are to be carried out in accordance with MSC. 1/Circ.1392 Guidelines for Evaluation and Replacement of  \nLifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems. As an interim risk mitigation measure , MSC 86 had in Jun","cbCaifhwSV4QonA6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifhwSV4QonA6","pdf",7547110,777,"English","# RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE 89TH SESSION OF MSC 89\n## Key amendments relevant to the shipping community\n## Draft Assembly resolutions included for advance information\n## Summary of key points: Lifeboat Release and Retrieval Systems (RRS)\n## Shipowner actions and compliance timeline","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of MPA Shipping Circular No. 14 of 2011?\",\"answer\":\"It informs the shipping community of resolutions adopted by MSC 89 and urges preparation for implementing those resolutions.\"},{\"question\":\"Which main instruments are amended and relevant to the shipping community?\",\"answer\":\"The circular lists amendments to SOLAS, the IMSBC Code, the IS Code (2008), the LSA Code, and the Revised Recommendation on Testing of LSA, plus guidance on Best Management Practice (BMP).\"},{\"question\":\"What actions must shipowners take regarding lifeboat release and retrieval systems (RRS)?\",\"answer\":\"Shipowners must ensure RRS model assessment and reporting by manufacturers before the stated dates, replace non-compliant models, arrange the one-time onboard follow-up examination for installed mechanisms, and consider fall preventer devices (FPDs) as urged by MPA.\"}]","MPA Shipping Circular - No 14 of 2011 | PDF",1792989133,1958]