IMO FSI 17 Agenda Preview

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1 IMO FSI 17 Agenda Preview The 17 th session of IMO FSI 17 Sub-Committee on Flag State Implementation will be held on 20 th 24 th April th March This publication, produced by Lloyd s Register, provides an overview of the agenda for FSI 17, and summarises all the documents submitted for discussion at this meeting. It contains details of all papers submitted up to 24 th March, Synopses have only been included for each agenda item. Further update will be provided to accommodate further documents released by IMO, if any, and their further analysis. Except as permitted under current legislation no part of this publication may be photocopied, stored in a retrieval system, published, performed in public, adapted, broadcast, transmitted, recorded or reproduced in any form or by any means, without prior permission of the copyright owner. Enquiries should be directed to the above address. Where Lloyd's Register has granted written permission for any part of this publication to be quoted such quotation must include appropriate acknowledgement to Lloyd's Register.

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3 1. Agenda for FSI Provisional Timetable 8 3. Decision of other IMO bodies (Agenda Item 2) (Reporting MSC 87) 10 FSI 17/2 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the fifty-eighth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee 10 FSI 17/2/1 (Secretariat) Outcome of MSC Responsibilities of Governments and measures to encourage flag State compliance (Agenda Item 3) (Target completion date Continuous) (Reporting MSC 87) 11 FSI 17/3 (Secretariat) Status of UNCLOS 11 FSI 17/3/1 (Secretariat) - Study on the combination of casualty and port State control data 11 FSI 17/3/2 (Iran) - Measures taken to enhance security policies and activities 11 FSI 17/3/3 (Iran) - A report on the implementation of mandatory and nonmandatory rules and regulations to enhance safety and security of navigation and to fight marine pollution 11 FSI 17/3/4 (Secretariat) - Implementation of the IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme 11 FSI 17/INF.13 (Secretariat) - Study on the combination of casualty and port State control data Mandatory reports under MARPOL 73/78 (Agenda Item 4) Port reception facilities-related issues (Agenda Item 5) (Target completion date 2010) (Reporting MSC 87) 12 FSI 17/5 (United States) - Report of the Correspondence Group on Tackling the Inadequacy of Port Reception Facilities Casualty statistics and investigations (Agenda Item 6) (Target completion date Continuous) (Reporting MSC 87) 13 FSI 17/6 (Norway) - Report of the Correspondence Group on Casualty Analysis 14 FSI 17/6/1 (Secretariat) - Review of reports of investigation into casualties Harmonization of Port State Control Activities (Agenda Item 7) (Target completion date Continuous) (Reporting MSC 86) 15 FSI 17/7 (Australia) - Report of the correspondence group 16 FSI 17/7/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the fourth IMO Workshop for PSC MoU/Agreement Secretaries and Directors of Information Centres 17 FSI 17/7/3 (Black Sea MoU) - Report of the Black Sea MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ISM Compliance in External Affairs 20/ of 30

4 FSI 17/7/5 (Paris MoU) - Results of the 2007 Paris MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ISM Compliance 17 FSI 17/7/6 (Paris MoU) - Preliminary findings of the 2008 Paris MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on SOLAS chapter V Safety of Navigation 17 FSI 17/7/7 (Paris MoU) - Preliminary guidelines for port State control officers on control of anti-fouling systems (AFS) on ships 18 FSI 17/7/8 (Paris MoU) - Procedures for conducting operational fire, abandon ship and damage control drills during a port State control inspection 18 FSI 17/7/9 (Tokyo MoU) Report of the Tokyo MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ISM Compliance in FSI 17/7/10 (Secretariat) Outcome of BLG FSI 17/INF.2 (United States) - United States Coast Guard 2008 Port State Control Report 19 FSI 17/INF.3 (Paris MoU) - Paris MoU Annual Report FSI 17/INF.4 (Paris MoU) - Analysis of 2007 Paris MoU statistics 19 FSI 17/INF.5 (Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU and the United States) - Flag Administrations targeted by the Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU and the United States 19 FSI 17/INF.6 (Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU) - Update on actions emanating from the Second Inter-regional Ministerial Conference on Port State Control 20 FSI 17/INF.7 (Abuja MoU) - Abuja MoU Annual Report FSI 17/INF.8 (Secretariat) - Progress report on regional PSC agreements 20 FSI 17/INF.9 (Secretariat) - List of new requirements 20 FSI 17/INF.12 (Vina del Mar Agreement) - Latin American Agreement on Port State Control, Viña del Mar, 1992 Annual Report FSI 17/INF.14 (Tokyo MoU) - Summary of Tokyo MoU Activities in FSI 17/INF.15 (Black Sea MoU) - Preliminary results of the Black Sea MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Safety of Navigation 20 FSI 17/INF.16 (Black Sea MoU) - Black Sea MoU Annual Report of FSI 17/INF.17 (IOMOU Secretariat) - Indian Ocean MoU Annual report FSI 17/INF.18 (IOMOU Secretariat) - Analysis of the 2008 IOMOU statistics 21 FSI 17/INF.19 (IOMOU Secretariat) - Preliminary findings and analysis of the 2008 IOMOU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on SOLAS chapter V Safety of Navigation 21 FSI 17/INF.20 (BIMCO) - Problems relating to port State control (PSC) implementation globally 21 FSI 17/INF.21 (Secretariat) - Equasis information system PSC guidelines on seafarers working hours and PSC guidelines in relation to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (Agenda Item 8) (Target completion date 2009) (Reporting MSC 87) 22 FSI 17/8 (IMO and ILO Secretariats) - Development of port State control Guidelines on seafarers working hours and in relation to the Maritime Labour Convention, Development of guidelines on Port State Control under the 2004 BWM Convention (Agenda Item 9) (Target completion date 2010) (Reporting MSC 87) 22 External Affairs 20/ of 30

5 FSI 17/9 (Bahamas and ICS) - Suggested text for the Guidelines on port State control under the 2004 BWM Convention Comprehensive analysis of difficulties encountered in the implementation of IMO instruments (Agenda Item 10) (Target completion date continuous) (Reporting MSC 87) 23 FSI 17/10 (Iran) - Measures taken to improve flag State control activities Review of the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC (Agenda Item 11) (Target completion date Continuous) (Reporting MSC 86) 23 FSI 17/11 (France) - Report of the Correspondence Group - Part 1 24 FSI 17/11/1 (Secretariat) - List of new requirements 25 FSI 17/INF.9 (Secretariat) - List of new requirements 25 FSI 17/INF.11 (Secretariat) - Editorial review of resolution A.997(25) Consideration of IACS Unified Interpretations (Agenda Item 12) (Target completion date Continuous) Review of the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments (Agenda Item 13) (Target completion date Continuous) (Reporting MSC 86) 25 FSI 17/13 (Secretariat) - List of amendments to mandatory instruments 26 FSI 17/13/1 (China) - Applicability of IMO Conventions to FPSOs and FSUs 26 FSI 17/13/2 (France) - Report of the Correspondence Group Part 2 26 FSI 17/INF.10 (Secretariat) - List of amendments to mandatory instruments 27 FSI 17/INF.13 (Secretariat) - Study on the combination of casualty and port State control data Development of a Code for Recognized Organizations (Agenda Item 14) (Target completion date 2010) (Reporting MSC 87) 27 FSI 17/14 (Panama) 27 FSI 17/14/2 (Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and St. Kitts and Nevis) Proposal for future work 27 FSI 17/14/3 (Marshall Islands) - Proposed structure and rationale for the development of a Code 27 FSI 17/14/4 (Mongolia) - Analysis of the factors to be addressed in the development of a Code 27 FSI 17/14/5 (Kiribati and Tuvalu) - Analysis of the factors to be addressed in the development of a code Measures to protect the safety of persons rescued at sea (Agenda Item 15) (Target completion date 2010) (Reporting MSC 87) 28 FSI 17/15 (Secretariat) - List of relevant mandatory and non-mandatory instruments 28 FSI 17/15/1 (Spain and Italy) - Compulsory guidelines for the treatment of persons rescued at sea 28 FSI 17/15/2 (Malta) - Comments on document FSI 17/15/1 28 External Affairs 20/ of 30

6 17. Code of conduct during demonstrations / campaigns against ships on high seas (Agenda Item 16) (Target completion date 2009) Any other business (Agenda Item 19) 29 FSI 17/19 (Secretariat) - Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) 29 External Affairs 20/ of 30

7 1. Agenda for FSI 17 Opening of the session 1. Adoption of the agenda 2. Decision of other IMO bodies 3. Responsibilities of Governments and measures to encourage flag State compliance 4. Mandatory reports under MARPOL 5. Port reception facilities-related issues 6. Casualty statistics and investigations 7. Harmonization of port State control activities 8. PSC guidelines on seafarers working hours and PSC guidelines in relation to the Maritime Labour Convention, Development of guidelines on Port State Control under the 2004 BWM Convention 10. Comprehensive analysis of difficulties encountered in the implementation of IMO instruments 11. Review of the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC 12. Consideration of IACS Unified Interpretations 13. Review of the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments 14. Development of a Code for Recognized Organizations 15. Measures to protect the safety of persons rescued at sea 16. Code of conduct during demonstrations / campaigns against ships on high seas 17. Work Programme and agenda for FSI Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for Any other business 20. Report to the Committees External Affairs 20/ of 30

8 2. Provisional Timetable Date Monday, 20 April Tuesday, 21 April Wednesday, 22 April Thursday, 23 April Friday, 24 April Item No Item Title WG/DG 1 Agenda 2 Decision of other IMO bodies 11 Review of the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC WG 2 13 Review of the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments 10 Comprehensive analysis of difficulties encountered in DG the implementation of IMO instruments 7 Harmonization of port State control activities WG 3 9 Development of guidelines on Port State Control under the 2004 BWM Convention 8 PSC guidelines on seafarers working hours and PSC guidelines in relation to the Maritime Labour Convention, Code of conduct during demonstrations / campaigns against ships on high seas 15 Measures to protect the safety of persons rescued at sea 6 Casualty statistics and investigations WG 1 14 Development of a Code for Recognized Organizations 5 Port reception facilities-related issues 4 Mandatory reports under MARPOL 3 Responsibilities of Governments and measures to encourage flag State compliance 12 Consideration of IACS Unified Interpretations 19 Any Other Business 18 Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for Reports of working and drafting groups 17 Work Programme and agenda for FSI Report to the Committees WG 1 Working Group on Casualty Analysis (item 6). In accordance with paragraph 3.28 of the Guidelines on the organization and method of work of the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee and their subsidiary bodies (MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.2) the draft terms of reference of the group issued at the beginning of the session will identify items on which the group could start, if so decided, working on the morning of the first day of the meeting, without prior consideration of the related agenda items in plenary. WG 2 Working Group on the Revised Survey Guidelines under the HSSC, and the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments (items 11 and 13) WG 3 Working Group on the Harmonization of Port State Control Activities and Development of Guidelines on Port State Control under the 2004 BWM Convention (items 7, 8 and 9) DG Consolidated Audit Summary Reports (Items 10 and 13) External Affairs 20/ of 30

9 Due to the close proximity between FSI 17 and MSC 86, only the following urgent matters will be forwarded to MSC 86 (scheduled from 27 May to 5 June 2009). Outcome on the all remaining matters will be reviewed/approved at MSC 87 scheduled in May harmonization of port State control activities (agenda item 8); 2. review of the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC (agenda item 11); and 3. review of the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments (agenda item 13). External Affairs 20/ of 30

10 3. Decision of other IMO bodies (Agenda Item 2) (Reporting MSC 87) Background: The Sub-Committee will be informed of decisions of MEPC 58 (FSI 17/2), MSC 85 (FSI 17/2/1) and other IMO bodies (FSI 17/2/2) and take action, as appropriate, under the relevant agenda item. LR position: To note Implications: None Application: N.A. (Document submitted) FSI 17/2 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the fifty-eighth session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee This document reports on the outcome of MEPC 58 on matters relevant to the work of the Sub-Committee, namely: Study on the combination of casualty and port State control data; Mandatory reports under MARPOL; Port reception facilities- related issues; Reports on marine casualties and incidents; Harmonization of port State control activities; Building contract date, keel laying date and delivery date; Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments; Applicability of IMO Conventions to FPSOs and FSUs; Issuance of MEPC.1/Circ.640; Other related items (e.g. work programme and provisional agenda for FSI 17); Review of the Consolidated Audit Summary Report FSI 17/2/1 (Secretariat) Outcome of MSC 85 This document reports on the outcome of MSC 85 on matters relevant to the work of the Sub-Committee, as follows: Responsibilities of Governments and Measures to Encourage Flag State Compliance; Casualty Statistics and Investigations; Harmonization of Port State Control Activities ( Definition of the term bulk carrier ); PSC guidelines on Seafarers Working Hours and PSC Guidelines in relation to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Review of the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC ( Examination of the outside of the ship s bottom on passenger ships ); Review of the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments ( Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments, Applicabiilty of IMO Conventions to FPSOs and FSUs, Consolidated audit summary report ) Development of a Code for Recognized Organizations Code of Conduct during Demonstrations / Campaigns against Ships on High Seas; External Affairs 20/ of 30

11 4. Responsibilities of Governments and measures to encourage flag State compliance (Agenda Item 3) (Target completion date Continuous) (Reporting MSC 87) Background: The Sub-Committee will: 1. note the information on the IMO Membership and Signatories or Parties to the 1972 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and/or to the Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the Convention, as contained in a document (FSI 17/3) prepared by the Secretariat (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 3.22); and 2. consider the information (FSI 17/3/1) on the proposals for the completion of the study on the combination of casualty and port State control (PSC) data received from interested bodies and the datasets that might be needed for combining casualty and PSC data (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 3.15). (Document submitted) FSI 17/3 (Secretariat) Status of UNCLOS This document reproduces updated information on the status of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 1982, of the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI thereof. FSI 17/3/1 (Secretariat) - Study on the combination of casualty and port State control data This document provides information on the study on the combination of casualty and port State control data, including a proposal by the World Maritime University, Old Dominion University, INRETS and the University of Nantes. FSI 17/3/2 (Iran) - Measures taken to enhance security policies and activities This document provides a description of the measures taken by the maritime administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as the ISPS Designated Authority, to improve its flag State control activities over maritime security issues in port facilities within Iranian territorial waters and on flagged ships. FSI 17/3/3 (Iran) - A report on the implementation of mandatory and non-mandatory rules and regulations to enhance safety and security of navigation and to fight marine pollution This document contains a brief report on implementation of mandatory and nonmandatory rules and regulations by the Islamic Republic of Iran with regard to enhancing safety and security of navigation and pollution prevention. FSI 17/3/4 (Secretariat) - Implementation of the IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme This document contains an update on the status of implementation of the IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme from the current managers of the Scheme (Lloyd s Register - Fairplay (LRF)) and a proposal to assist Administrations in the process of receiving the numbers to be included in the relevant ships certificates and continuous synopsis records. External Affairs 20/ of 30

12 FSI 17/INF.13 (Secretariat) - Study on the combination of casualty and port State control data This document contains information on the proposed research team and a preliminary list of references related to the proposal by the World Maritime University, Old Dominion University, INRETS and the University of Nantes for a study on the combination of casualty and port State control data. 5. Mandatory reports under MARPOL 73/78 (Agenda Item 4) Background: The Sub-Committee will consider a document prepared by the Secretariat (FSI 17/4) containing a summary on mandatory reports under MARPOL for 2007 submitted by the Parties to MARPOL in accordance with MEPC/Circ.318 (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 4.11). (Document submitted) 6. Port reception facilities-related issues (Agenda Item 5) (Target completion date 2010) (Reporting MSC 87) Background: The Sub-Committee will: 1. review the report of the Correspondence Group on Tackling the Inadequacy of Port Reception Facilities (FSI 17/5) re-established at FSI 16 (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 5.11) to progress work on the following items of the Action plan 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.3 and 6.1; 2. consider a further progress report by the Secretariat (annex 1 to FSI 17/5) on the population levels of the GISIS PRFD, including an analysis of reported alleged inadequacies categorized by reception facility type and also including information on follow-up responses from port States on alleged inadequate facilities (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 5.9.3); and 3. take into account the outcome of BLG 13 on the review of relevant nonmandatory instruments as a consequence of the amended MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code (agenda item 13) on matters related to port reception facilities and provide advice as appropriate. (Document submitted) FSI 17/5 (United States) - Report of the Correspondence Group on Tackling the Inadequacy of Port Reception Facilities This document reports on the outcome of the work of the correspondence group on tackling the inadequacies of port reception facilities. Action requested of the Sub-Committee The Sub-Committee is invited to approve the report of the correspondence group in general and, in particular, to: 1. request under work item 2.1 a further progress report to FSI 18 on the population levels of GISIS PRFD, and consequently to extend the target date for External Affairs 20/ of 30

13 the completion of work item 2.1 to 2010, subject to endorsement by MEPC 59 (paragraph 15); 2. encourage those Member States who have not already done so, to populate GISIS with records of reception facilities in their ports and with their contact points (as a flag State and as a port State) (paragraph 16); 3. encourage also Member States to populate the new fields in the PRFD in order to improve the PRF information available to users (paragraph 23); 4. consider work items 2.2 and 2.3 as completed (paragraph 23); 5. note that technical problems have not been identified which would inhibit the ship-to-shore transfer of wastes and consequently consider work item 3.1 as completed (paragraph 26); 6..ote that it might be desirable that ISO contributes two new international standards, one for the design, construction and equipping of PRFs and the second for the management and operation of PRFs (paragraph 42); 7. consider extending the target date for the completion of work items 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2 to 2010, subject to endorsement by MEPC 59 (paragraphs 43, 48 and 52); 8. consider the finalized Guide to Good Practice for Port Reception Facilities (annex 4 to this report) with a view to proposing to MEPC that the Guide be published as a Circular. In addition, consider pursuing the following additional avenues for further dissemination of the Guide (paragraph 65):.1 place a link to download the Guide electronically from the GISIS website;.2 encourage port States to make the Guide available at PRFs; and.3 encourage flag States to make the Guide available to ship owners/masters. 9. consider work item 5.3 as completed (paragraph 66); 10. consider extending the target date for the completion of work item 6.1 to 2010, subject to endorsement by MEPC 59 (paragraph 75); and 11. consider the re-establishment of the correspondence group to continue work on the remaining work items of the Action Plan. 7. Casualty statistics and investigations (Agenda Item 6) (Target completion date Continuous) (Reporting MSC 87) Background: The Sub-Committee will review the report of the Correspondence Group on Casualty Analysis (FSI 17/6) established at FSI 16 (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 6.38) to: 1. conduct a review of the relevant casualty reports referred to the group by the Secretariat, based on the information received from Members on investigations External Affairs 20/ of 30

14 into casualties, taking into consideration the outcome of related discussion/decision of other IMO bodies; 2. identify safety issues that need further consideration; and 3. identify areas for improvement of the current casualty analysis procedure (FSI 12/22, annex 2), including the scope and the format of the information to be made available at the different steps of the process. In this context, the Sub-Committee will also consider the list of reports of investigations into casualties which have been analysed for this session of the Sub Committee (FSI 17/6/1) and the draft analyses, as reviewed by the reporting States during a one month period on GISIS. An appropriate number of copies of the draft analyses will be made available to the Working Group on Casualty Analysis to be reconvened. LR position: To note the discussion as regards to possible safety issues identified that may require further consideration Implications: none at this stage Application: N/A (Document submitted) FSI 17/6 (Norway) - Report of the Correspondence Group on Casualty Analysis This document contains the report of the Correspondence Group on Casualty Analysis in accordance with the following terms of reference: Based on the information received rom Members on investigations into casualties, to conduct review of the relevant casualty reports referred to the group by the Secretariat; To identify safety issues that need further consideration; To identify areas for improvement of the relevant casualty analysis procedure (FSI 12/22, annex 2), including the scope and the format of the information to be made available at the different steps of the process; To submit a report to FSI 17 Action requested of the Sub-Committee: The Sub-Committee is invited to approve the report of the group in general and, in particular to: 1. refer the analysts reviews of the reports of investigation into casualties, and the draft text of lessons learned for presentation to seafarers (FSI 17/6/1 and annex 1 to this document) to the Working Group on Casualty Analysis for review; 2. refer to the relevant Committees and Sub-Committees those reports reviewed by the analysts which are considered by the Working Group on Casualty Analysis and which are of interest to them. In doing so, the Working Group will submit supporting information derived from the casualty analysis procedure used for the development of recommendations for consideration by Committees and Sub- Committees; 3. refer the suggested changes to the Casualty Analysis Procedure to the Working Group on Casualty Analysis for review; and 4. continue to encourage Member States to develop further the systematic investigation method and investigation report structure in accordance with paragraph 2.12 and chapter 14 of the Code of the international standards and External Affairs 20/ of 30

15 recommended practices for a safety investigation into a marine casualty or marine incident (Casualty Investigation Code), annexed to resolution MSC.255(84). FSI 17/6/1 (Secretariat) - Review of reports of investigation into casualties This document contains the list of reports of investigation into casualties which have been reviewed by the Correspondence Group on Casualty Analysis for this session of the Sub-Committee. 8. Harmonization of Port State Control Activities (Agenda Item 7) (Target completion date Continuous) (Reporting MSC 86) Background: The Sub-Committee will consider the relevant parts of the report of the Correspondence Group on the Harmonization of Port State Control Activities and Development of Guidelines on Port State Control under the 2004 BWM Convention (FSI 17/7) which was established at FSI 16 (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 7.51) to: 1. develop a format and associated text containing the information provided by PSC regimes, in order to summarize the outcome of PSC activities at a global level and to:.1 identify the possible reasons for the differences on detention rates contained in the annual reports of the PSC regimes and suggest how the issue could be addressed;.2 propose new procedures in order to provide the PSC annual reports to the Sub Committee containing the most recent data; and.3 propose a common methodology and format of PSC annual data that will facilitate the global analysis of the PSC information provided; As reported by the Correspondence Group there was no progress made on BWMsampling related issue. 2. develop a draft consolidated text of Revised Procedures for port State control (resolution A.787(19), as amended by resolution A.882(21)), using document FSI 16/7 as the basis, and to:.1 consider the inclusion of the Code of good practice for port State control officers (MSC-MEPC.4/Circ.2) in the draft revised procedures;.2 develop proposals for simplified procedures for keeping the Procedures updated and to analyse the possibility of introducing new instruments;.3 take into account amendments to IMO mandatory instruments, which have entered into force, including amended Annexes I, II, IV and VI of MARPOL, while taking into account the draft amendments contained in documents FSI 13/12/1, FSI 14/WP.3 (annexes 2 and 4), FSI 14/11/3, FSI 15/12/1, FSI 16/INF.2 and FSI 16/INF.5; and.4 incorporate the Guidelines for inspection of Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (resolution MEPC.105(49)); and External Affairs 20/ of 30

16 3..consider document FSI 16/8 with a view to identifying areas that may need further development and, in particular, refer to aspects related to ballast water sampling, violations, detection thereof, control of ships and notification of control actions. The Sub-Committee will also consider: 1. the relevant outcome of the 4th IMO Workshop for PSC MoU/Agreement Secretaries and Directors of Information Centres (FSI 17/7/1); 2..2 the latest developments in the Equasis system and current activities of that Organization (FSI 17/7/2); 3. a progress report on regional PSC agreements (FSI 17/7/3), the annual reports of the PSC regimes (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 7.5) and the information on new convention requirements relevant to PSC activities (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 7.37); and 4. a progress report (FSI 17/7/4) on the PSC module of the Global Integrated Shipping Information (GISIS) including areas such as progress of activities with PSC regimes for the transfer of data and the logistic of the manipulation of the data (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 7.45). The Sub-Committee will further establish the Working Group on Harmonization of Port State Control Activities and Development of Guidelines on Port State Control under the 2004 BWM Convention to deal with relevant issues as appropriate. LR position: To monitor the monitor development as further work may be required as regards to AFS, BWM Conventions and ISPS Code Implications: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date. Application: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date (Document submitted) FSI 17/7 (Australia) - Report of the correspondence group This document contains the report of the Correspondence Group on Harmonization of port State control activities Action requested of the Sub-Committee The Sub-Committee is invited to approve the report of the group, in general, and, in particular, to: 1..1 to consider the draft consolidated version of the procedures for port State control, to be finalized for approval by the MSC and the MEPC and adoption by the Assembly (paragraphs 4, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.5 and annex 1); 2. to consider the input from the 4th Workshop for PSC MoU/Agreement Secretaries and Directors of Information Centres on the harmonization of PSC activities on the question of formats, procedures and common methodology related to the outcome of PSC activities at a global level (paragraph 5.1 and annex 2); 3. to note the suggestion contained in paragraph 5.4; External Affairs 20/ of 30

17 4. to note that further work may be required, particularly with regards to the AFS and BWM Conventions and the ISPS Code (paragraphs 5.6 to 5.8). FSI 17/7/1 (Secretariat) - Outcome of the fourth IMO Workshop for PSC MoU/Agreement Secretaries and Directors of Information Centres This document contains the outcome of the 4th IMO Workshop for PSC MoU/Agreement Secretaries and Directors of Information Centres. FSI 17/7/3 (Black Sea MoU) - Report of the Black Sea MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ISM Compliance in 2007 This document provides the report of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign on the ISM Code carried out by the Black Sea MoU during the period 1 September and 30 November Conclusions General cargo ships and bulk carriers requires attention on ISM requirements during standard PSC inspection as their ISM performance appeared to be poorer than at other ship types. The most problematic issues with ISM proved to be effective maintenance of SMS, failure of ship masters in SMS reviewing, and SMS routine maintenance. The most number of deficiencies during the CIC on ISM in the Black Sea region was identified at the ships flying the flags of Sierra Leone, Panama, Cambodia and the Syrian Arabic Republic. FSI 17/7/5 (Paris MoU) - Results of the 2007 Paris MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ISM Compliance This document provides the results on the Paris MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign on the International Safety Management (ISM) Code carried out between 1 September 2007 and 30 November Outcome of the CIC A matter of serious concern is that one out of five inspections showed ISM deficiencies (non-conformities), corresponding with 1,031 inspections. In total 1,868 ISM non conformities were recorded during the inspections. Most commonly found were more major non-conformities issued against effective maintenance of the ship and equipment, emergency preparedness and reports of non-conformities and accident occurrences. All three are key areas with regard to the safety of the ship and its crew. FSI 17/7/6 (Paris MoU) - Preliminary findings of the 2008 Paris MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on SOLAS chapter V Safety of Navigation This document provides the preliminary findings on the Paris MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign on SOLAS chapter V Safety of Navigation carried out between 1 September 2008 and 30 November Outcome of the CIC During the period from 1 September to 30 November 2008 a total of 6,331 inspections were carried out within the Paris MoU on 5,470 ships. Several ships were inspected more than once. 522 inspections were done without CICquestionnaires and the results of these inspections are not included in the statistical analysis because of insufficient data. A matter of serious concern is that one out of five inspections showed safety of navigation deficiencies (non-conformities), corresponding with 1,308 inspections. In total 1,872 Safety of navigation-related non-conformities were recorded External Affairs 20/ of 30

18 during the inspections. The average CIC-related detention rate during the campaign was 1.39%. 81 inspections resulted in a detention where one or more SOLAS chapter V- related detainable deficiencies were found. Most commonly found detainable deficiencies were issued against charts, nautical publications and Voyage Data Recorder. All three are key areas with regard to the safety of navigation. Although some serious problems were encountered, it can be said that, in general, the CIC showed that the safety of navigation is well organized on board ships. The Paris MoU will keep monitoring the performance on the safety of navigation to ensure that the requirements contained in SOLAS chapter V Safety of Navigation are complied with. The complete report will be presented by the Paris MoU Technical Evaluation Group to the forty-second session of the Paris MoU Port State Control Committee in Reykjavik (Iceland) in May FSI 17/7/7 (Paris MoU) - Preliminary guidelines for port State control officers on control of anti-fouling systems (AFS) on ships Annexed to this document are the preliminary guidelines for control and management of anti-fouling systems (AFS) on ships. FSI 17/7/8 (Paris MoU) - Procedures for conducting operational fire, abandon ship and damage control drills during a port State control inspection Annexed to this document are the procedures for conducting operational fire, abandon ship and damage control drills during a port State control inspection. FSI 17/7/9 (Tokyo MoU) Report of the Tokyo MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ISM Compliance in 2007 This document provides the report of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign on the ISM Code carried out by the Tokyo MoU during the period 1 September to 30 November Conclusions: Effective maintenance of the ship and equipment continues to be a significant issue. Whilst this element of the ISM Code has shown improvement since the first ISM CIC, it continues to be the aspect causing most unsatisfactory answers leading to deficiencies and detentions. A marked increase in deficiencies and detentions arose from ineffective induction and familiarization of crew. Review of the safety management system by the master, and reporting of non conformities and hazardous occurrences are areas of concern after maintenance and inductions. These elements are very important in ensuring that the safety management system (SMS) is implemented effectively and is more than a paperwork exercise. Whilst this aspect did show an increase in detentions over the CIC period, it appears to have had a larger influence in increasing deficiencies. General Cargo/Multi-purpose ships in both Tokyo and Paris MoU regions are the ship types with the highest detention rate. It should also be noted that this category of ship also features predominately in normal PSC detention statistics. Flag States with vessels with low ISM performance are Cambodia, Democratic People s Republic of Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Mongolia (table 8 and 16). Considering this CIC and past data, the recognized organizations associated with Thailand, Democratic People s Republic of Korea and Indonesia (BKI) also indicate poor performance (tables 11 and 15). It is also noted that China External Affairs 20/ of 30

19 Corporation Register of Shipping (CCRS) has a pattern of above average detention. The APCIS target factor appears to be appropriate with the average target factor for detained ships being 83. The detention rate across MoU members varied widely. This is similar to the results within the Paris MoU region. Regional shipping factors may influence this and whilst this could be analysed further, it is probably likely that this was a result of the actual CIC topic, as ISM is not very prescriptive by nature and hence, different interpretations by PSCOs is possible. Some recognized organizations have shown a marked improvement since the first ISM CIC as have some flags (see section 4.4). The questionnaire and guidelines appeared well set out as the responses between Tokyo and Paris MoUs appeared relatively consistent, apart from question 12 which was worded poorly for the available responses. FSI 17/7/10 (Secretariat) Outcome of BLG 13 This document provides the outcome of BLG 13 regarding the amendments to the guidelines for port State control under MARPOL Annex VI. Action requested of the Sub-Committee Sub-Committee is to review the finalised text of the guidelines prepared by BLG Sub- Committee with a view to adoption by MEPC 59 FSI 17/INF.2 (United States) - United States Coast Guard 2008 Port State Control Report This document introduces the 2008 Port State Control Reports from the United States. FSI 17/INF.3 (Paris MoU) - Paris MoU Annual Report 2007 This document contains the Paris MoU Annual Report Summary: The trend in the number of inspections is still upwards. In 2007, 22,877 inspections were carried out on 14,182 individual foreign flagships, The overall detention rate rose slightly to 5.46% of inspections, the second rise since 2005, 38 flag Administrations are on the white list, including four new entries. There are 19 flag Administrations on the black list, of which five are in the category of very high risk for targeting purposes, From 1 September to 30 November 2007 a Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CIC) on ISM was carried out. This CIC resulted in 5,427 inspections, of which 176 resulted in a detention. FSI 17/INF.4 (Paris MoU) - Analysis of 2007 Paris MoU statistics This document contains an analysis of the 2007 Paris MoU statistics. During 2007 in the Paris MoU Member States 22,877 inspections were carried out on 14,182 individual ships registered in 113 Flags. The number of inspections increased by 6.08% compared to the previous year figure and the number of inspected individual ships increased by 5.70% compared to The increase is partly due to the contribution of the two new Paris MoU members in If we don t take into account the contribution of the two new members the increase of inspections would be 2.61%. FSI 17/INF.5 (Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU and the United States) - Flag Administrations targeted by the Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU and the United States This document identifies flag Administrations targeted for inspection in more than one port State control region. External Affairs 20/ of 30

20 FSI 17/INF.6 (Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU) - Update on actions emanating from the Second Inter-regional Ministerial Conference on Port State Control This document summarizes the current status of the follow-up actions being taken by the Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU following the 2nd joint Ministerial Vancouver Conference on Port State Control held in Vancouver, Canada, in November FSI 17/INF.7 (Abuja MoU) - Abuja MoU Annual Report 2008 This document introduces the 2008 Annual Report of the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Abuja MoU). Copies of the report will be made available during FSI 17 on basis of one copy per delegation. FSI 17/INF.8 (Secretariat) - Progress report on regional PSC agreements This document provides information on developments since FSI 16 and the current status of regional port State control agreements. FSI 17/INF.9 (Secretariat) - List of new requirements This document contains a list of new requirements which were adopted since the last session, referred to in document FSI 17/11/1, paragraph 5. FSI 17/INF.12 (Vina del Mar Agreement) - Latin American Agreement on Port State Control, Viña del Mar, 1992 Annual Report 2008 This document introduces the annual statistical report of the activities of the Viña del Mar Agreement members regarding port State control carried out during FSI 17/INF.14 (Tokyo MoU) - Summary of Tokyo MoU Activities in 2008 This document provides the summary of the activities of the Tokyo MoU in FSI 17/INF.15 (Black Sea MoU) - Preliminary results of the Black Sea MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Safety of Navigation This document provides the preliminary results of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign on the Safety of Navigation (SOLAS chapter V) carried out by the Black Sea MoU during the period of 1 September to 30 November Conclusions: During the CIC, the Black Sea MoU Authorities inspected a total of 1,094 vessels of which 21 (1.91%) were detained as a direct result of campaign. In total 66 (6.03%) ships were detained during the campaign period and the rate of the inspections with deficiencies was 69.01%. The highest number of inspections was conducted over the ships flying the flags of Malta (13.71%), Panama (13.62%) and Turkey (11.79%). In regard to the CIC-related detentions by flag, subject to more than 10 inspections, the four flags with the highest detention number were Sierra Leone with six (17.65%) detentions, Cambodia with four (7.69%) detentions, Saint Kitts and Nevis with two (15.38%) detentions and the Comoros with two (9.09%) detentions. Considering the total of detentions, Sierra Leone leads the way with six detentions out of 34 inspections (17.65%), followed by Cambodia with four detentions from 52 inspections (7.69%) and Panama with four detentions from 149 inspections (2.68%). In general, 44% of all inspected ships were of general cargo/multi-purpose ship type, 30% - bulk carriers and 12% - oil tankers. Accordingly, maximum deficiency percentage recorded on general cargo/multi-purpose ships was (54.47%), then bulk curriers (27.57%) and oil tankers (6.21%). External Affairs 20/ of 30

21 Total detentions belonged to general cargo/multi-purpose ships with 20 (95.24%) detentions, and bulk carriers with one (4.76%) detention. The most problematic areas on board the ships inspected during the campaign were the lack of adequate and up-to-date nautical charts and publications, necessary for the voyage (34.75%) and obstruction of the horizontal view with cargo loaded on deck (19.94%). Detailed analysis of the results of the campaign will be considered by the Black Sea MoU Port State Control Committee in April FSI 17/INF.16 (Black Sea MoU) - Black Sea MoU Annual Report of 2008 This document presents the executive summary of the annual report of 2008 by the Black Sea MoU. The following issues considered in the report: Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) Relevant instruments (AFS Convention) Manual for port State control officers Publication of the PSC inspection data Detention Review Board Issues related to recognized organizations - a harmonized action has been taken with the Tokyo and Paris MoUs regarding allocation of RO responsibility. Revision of the Guidelines shall be considered taking into account the respective Paris and Tokyo MoU guidelines BSIS enhancement Training PSC Inspections FSI 17/INF.17 (IOMOU Secretariat) - Indian Ocean MoU Annual report 2008 This document introduces the Indian Ocean MoU Annual Report 2008 on Port State Control. FSI 17/INF.18 (IOMOU Secretariat) - Analysis of the 2008 IOMOU statistics This document contains an analysis of the 2008 IOMOU statistics. FSI 17/INF.19 (IOMOU Secretariat) - Preliminary findings and analysis of the 2008 IOMOU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on SOLAS chapter V Safety of Navigation This document provides the preliminary findings on the IOMOU Concentrated Inspection Campaign on SOLAS chapter V Safety of Navigation carried out between 1 September 2008 and 30 November FSI 17/INF.20 (BIMCO) - Problems relating to port State control (PSC) implementation globally This document contains a comment to documents FSI 17/INF.2 (United States), FSI 17/INF.3 (Paris MoU) and FSI 17/INF.7 (Abuja MoU) regarding harmonization of PSC activities. BIMCO s perspective is based on a survey carried out on 3,833 PSC inspections done all over the world. As a result of that, the main finding is that extortion and corruption is an often occurring problem. FSI 17/INF.21 (Secretariat) - Equasis information system This document contains information on the recent developments concerning the Equasis information system. External Affairs 20/ of 30

22 9. PSC guidelines on seafarers working hours and PSC guidelines in relation to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (Agenda Item 8) (Target completion date 2009) (Reporting MSC 87) Background: The Sub-Committee will be informed about the outcome of MSC 85 on the consideration of the draft PSC guidelines on seafarers working hours, developed by FSI 14 (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 9.7). The Sub-Committee will also be informed about the status of the development of PSC guidelines in relation to the International Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 9.6). LR position: To note the discussion Implications: Maritime Labour Convention will enter into force one year after the necessary when it meets ratifying criteria has been achieved. The MLC, 2006 sets minimum mandatory standards and therefore the harmonisation of IMO and ILO requirements are important. Uniform interpretation, inspection and implementation of the ILO MLC, 2006 requirements by all parties is essential and therefore LR welcomes any initiative aimed at achieving this. Application: To be confirmed (Document submitted) FSI 17/8 (IMO and ILO Secretariats) - Development of port State control Guidelines on seafarers working hours and in relation to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 This document provides information on the development of port State control Guidelines on seafarers working hours and in relation to the Maritime Labour Convention, Development of guidelines on Port State Control under the 2004 BWM Convention (Agenda Item 9) (Target completion date 2010) (Reporting MSC 87) Background: The Sub-Committee will consider the relevant parts of document FSI 17/7 containing the report of the Correspondence Group on the Harmonization of Port State Control Activities and Development of Guidelines on Port State Control under the 2004 BWM Convention (see FSI 16/18, paragraphs 8.5) on:.1 the identification of areas that may need further development and, in particular, the aspects related to ballast water sampling, violations, detection thereof, control of ships and notification of control actions; and.2 the development of Guidelines on port State control under the 2004 BWM Convention. The Sub-Committee will also take into account the Guidelines for ballast water sampling (G2) when developing the Guidelines on Port State control under the 2004 External Affairs 20/ of 30

23 BWM Convention and to note that Guidelines (G2) are technical guidance and that matters related to enforcement should be dealt with under its remit. LR position: To monitor the development Implications: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date Application: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date (Document submitted) FSI 17/9 (Bahamas and ICS) - Suggested text for the Guidelines on port State control under the 2004 BWM Convention This document provides suggested text to be included in the Guidelines on port State control under the 2004 BWM Convention currently under development, in order to avoid the detention of vessels, which are fitted with a fully operational type-approved ballast water management system. 11. Comprehensive analysis of difficulties encountered in the implementation of IMO instruments (Agenda Item 10) (Target completion date continuous) (Reporting MSC 87) Background: The Sub-Committee may consider matters emanating from the review of the Consolidated Audit Summary Report to be considered under agenda item 13 (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 10.4). The Sub-Committee will also consider any submission under this agenda item including information on the improvement of flag State performance, the reduction of their detention rates and the efforts made by them that had led or should lead to such positive results. LR position: To note the discussion Implications: None Application: N/A (Document submitted) FSI 17/10 (Iran) - Measures taken to improve flag State control activities This document provides a description of the measures taken by the maritime administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran to improve its flag State control activities. 12. Review of the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC (Agenda Item 11) (Target completion date Continuous) (Reporting MSC 86) Background: The Sub-Committee will consider the relevant parts of the report of the Correspondence Group on the Review of the Survey Guidelines under HSSC, the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments and the Consolidated Audit Summary Reports (FSI 17/11) which was established at FSI 16 (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 11.22) to:.1 further develop the draft amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC while identifying the status of the list of amendments to relevant instruments External Affairs 20/ of 30

24 using, as a basis, annexes 1 and 2 of document FSI 16/WP.2, in accordance with the course of action approved by the Sub-Committee;.2 develop further, in close co-operation with the Secretariat being requested to provide a preliminary draft updated Code, the draft amendments to the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments while identifying the items in document FSI 16/INF.4 that had not been dealt with to date in the amendments to the Code and left for future amendments, using as a basis the annexes to documents FSI 16/11 (annex 2) and FSI 16/INF.4, in accordance with the course of action approved by the Sub-Committee (refer to paragraph 14.6);.3 consider further the drafting of Survey Guidelines on the 2001 AFS Convention through the possible addition of an appendix either to the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC or to resolution MEPC.102(48); and.4 prepare draft MSC/MEPC resolutions or circular on Guidance on the timing of replacement of existing certificates by the certificates issued after the entry into force of amendments to certificates in IMO instruments. In the same context, the Sub-Committee will further consider a list of new requirements which were adopted during the intersessional period, as prepared by the Secretariat (FSI 17/11/1), as well as the relevant outcome of DE 52 on guidelines for alternative arrangements for bottom inspection requirements for passenger ships other than ro-ro passenger ships, for the preparation of appropriate amendments to the Survey Guidelines. The Sub-Committee will also reconvene the Working Group on the review of the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC and the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments to deal with relevant issues as appropriate. BLG 13 has also drafted the revised HSSC survey guidelines for the revised MARPOL Annex VI which are forwarded to FSI for agreement prior to adoption by the Assembly (Assembly Resolution for the HSSC survey guidelines). The guidelines will also be forwarded to MEPC to be adopted as MEPC Resolution as interim before the Assembly Resolution is adopted. Correspondence Group established during FSI 16 considered the following issues: Review of resolution A.997(25) Amendments to resolution A.996(25) Identification of items that have not been dealt with to date Preparation of a draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidance on the timing of replacement of existing certificates by the certificates issued after the entry into force of amendments to certificates in IMO instruments Consideration of consolidated audit summary report LR position: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date Implications: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date Application: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date (Document submitted) FSI 17/11 (France) - Report of the Correspondence Group - Part 1 This document contains the report of the intersessional Correspondence Group on the Review of the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC and of the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments. The following issues considered: Review of resolution A.997(25) External Affairs 20/ of 30

25 Amendments to resolution A.996(25) Identification of items that have not been dealt with to date Preparation of a draft MSC-MEPC circular on Guidance on the timing of replacement of existing certificates by the certificates issued after the entry into force of amendments to certificates in IMO instruments Consideration of consolidated audit summary report FSI 17/11/1 (Secretariat) - List of new requirements This document provides information on the list of new requirements which were adopted since the last session, to facilitate the identification of those which might necessitate the preparation of appropriate amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification, 2007, adopted by resolution A.997(25), and the development of tables of references concerning new convention requirements relevant to PSC activities. FSI 17/INF.9 (Secretariat) - List of new requirements This document contains a list of new requirements which were adopted since the last session, referred to in document FSI 17/11/1, paragraph 5. FSI 17/INF.11 (Secretariat) - Editorial review of resolution A.997(25) This document contains queries identified during the editorial review of text of the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification, 2007 (resolution A.997(25)). 13. Consideration of IACS Unified Interpretations (Agenda Item 12) (Target completion date Continuous) Background: The Sub-Committee may also consider IACS unified interpretations, if any submission thereon is received from Members. LR position: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date Implications: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date Application: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date (Document submitted) 14. Review of the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments (Agenda Item 13) (Target completion date Continuous) (Reporting MSC 86) Background: The Sub-Committee will consider the relevant parts of the report of the Correspondence Group on the Review of the Survey Guidelines under HSSC, the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments and the Consolidated Audit Summary Reports which was instructed (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 14.36) to :.1 develop a methodology for the analysis of consolidated audit summary reports in order to meet the following objectives: External Affairs 20/ of 30

26 .1 provide feedback to Member States and the Organization of recurrent areas of findings, including the identification of possible underlying causes and best practices;.2 provide feedback to the Organization on the effectiveness of the implementation by Member States of mandatory instruments falling within the scope of the audit scheme; and.3 identify areas where specific technical co-operation activities would benefit Member States; and.2 using the first consolidated audit summary report (document A 25/8/2) and any subsequent consolidated report issued before FSI 17, to conduct a trial with the methodology, summarize the outcome, and make recommendations as appropriate. In this context, the Sub-Committee will further consider the second consolidated audit summary report (C 101/6/2), as referred by MEPC 58 and MSC 85. The Sub-Committee will be also be invited, as instructed by MSC 85 (see MSC 85/26, paragraph 10.27), to prepare a draft MSC-MEPC circular on the establishment of an effective safety management system for floating production, storage and offloading facilities (FPSOs) and floating storage units (FSUs) and integration of the marine staff, taking into account the information contained in the annex to document MSC 85/10/1. LR position: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date Implications: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date Application: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date (Document submitted) FSI 17/13 (Secretariat) - List of amendments to mandatory instruments This document provides information on the list of amendments to mandatory instruments which were adopted since the last session of the Sub-committee and might be relevant to amendments to the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments, 2007, adopted by resolution A.996(25), to facilitate the preparation of appropriate amendments to the Code. FSI 17/13/1 (China) - Applicability of IMO Conventions to FPSOs and FSUs This document contains a proposal on the applicability of IMO Conventions to FPSOs and FSUs based on the decision made by MSC 85. FSI 17/13/2 (France) - Report of the Correspondence Group Part 2 This document contains the second part of the report of the intersessional Correspondence Group on the Review of the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC and the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments on matters related to the review of the consolidated audit summary reports. Action requested of the Sub-Committee The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the information provided and, in particular, to: 1. develop a list of generic findings based upon the information currently available in consolidated audit summary reports and relevant circular letters, with the view of including this information in future summary reports; and 2. providing the current objectives of the analysis are considered necessary, develop criteria quantifying: External Affairs 20/ of 30

27 2.1 the effectiveness of the implementation of mandatory instruments; and 2.2 the circumstances under which technical cooperation would apply. FSI 17/INF.10 (Secretariat) - List of amendments to mandatory instruments This document contains a list of the amendments to mandatory instruments which were adopted since the last session of the Sub-Committee and might be relevant to amendments to the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments, 2007 (resolution A.996(25)), referred to in document FSI 17/13, paragraph 4. FSI 17/INF.13 (Secretariat) - Study on the combination of casualty and port State control data This document contains information on the proposed research team and a preliminary list of references related to the proposal by the World Maritime University, Old Dominion University, INRETS and the University of Nantes for a study on the combination of casualty and port State control data. 15. Development of a Code for Recognized Organizations (Agenda Item 14) (Target completion date 2010) (Reporting MSC 87) Background: As instructed by MSC 84 (see MSC 84/24, paragraph 22.27), the Sub-Committee will consider the development of a Code for Recognized Organizations (ROs) to assist Administrations in meeting their responsibilities in recognizing, authorizing and monitoring their ROs. LR position: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date Implications: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date Application: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date (Document submitted) FSI 17/14 (Panama) This document contains information on the Republic of Panama s experience of effectively and systematically applying its programme for the monitoring, follow-up and control of the recognized organizations (ROs) to which it has delegated the responsibility of issuing certificates for and on behalf of the Administration, in compliance with the relevant IMO instruments. FSI 17/14/2 (Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and St. Kitts and Nevis) Proposal for future work This document analyses the factors to be addressed in the development of a Code for Recognized Organizations and proposes a framework for the Code. FSI 17/14/3 (Marshall Islands) - Proposed structure and rationale for the development of a Code This document proposes a structure and rationale for the development of a Code for Recognized Organizations. FSI 17/14/4 (Mongolia) - Analysis of the factors to be addressed in the development of a Code This document analyses the factors to be addressed in the development of a Code for the Recognized Organizations and proposes a framework for the Code. External Affairs 20/ of 30

28 FSI 17/14/5 (Kiribati and Tuvalu) - Analysis of the factors to be addressed in the development of a code This document analyses the factors to be addressed in the development of a Code for the Recognized Organizations and proposes a framework for the code. 16. Measures to protect the safety of persons rescued at sea (Agenda Item 15) (Target completion date 2010) (Reporting MSC 87) Background: As instructed by MSC 84 (see MSC 84/24, paragraph 22.19), the Sub-Committee will examine, taking into account the relevant outcome of the consideration of this item by COMSAR 13, the situation facing the crews of the ships that rescue persons at sea, with the aim of finding a satisfactory solution for the ships and providing adequate arrangements for those rescued at sea to ensure that they are disembarked at a safe place within a reasonable time. In this context, the Sub-Committee will also consider a note (FSI 17/15) prepared by the Secretariat giving the detailed list of mandatory and non-mandatory instruments which may be relevant to the consideration of this item. In reviewing this list of instruments, the Sub-Committee may wish to consider whether they could be looked at in the context of the Code for Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments and the list of instruments which might be relevant in the context of the collection of information on the implementation of non mandatory instruments (see FSI 16/18, paragraph 15.5). (Document submitted) FSI 17/15 (Secretariat) - List of relevant mandatory and non-mandatory instruments This document contains background information and the list of mandatory and nonmandatory instruments which may be relevant to assist in the consideration of the item on Persons rescued at sea. FSI 17/15/1 (Spain and Italy) - Compulsory guidelines for the treatment of persons rescued at sea This document demonstrates the need for IMO to consider new measures that guarantee a rapid disembarkation of persons rescued at sea. FSI 17/15/2 (Malta) - Comments on document FSI 17/15/1 This document provides comments on document FSI 17/15/1 submitted by Spain and Italy and proposes amendments to the SOLAS and SAR Conventions. 17. Code of conduct during demonstrations / campaigns against ships on high seas (Agenda Item 16) (Target completion date 2009) Background: The Sub-Committee will consider the text of the draft MSC resolution on Assuring safety during demonstrations, protests, or confrontations on the high seas, as prepared by NAV 54 (NAV 54/25, paragraph and annex 11), for advice to NAV 55. External Affairs 20/ of 30

29 18. Any other business (Agenda Item 19) Background: The Sub-Committee will consider the information contained in a document prepared by the Secretariat (FSI 17/18) on the recent developments regarding the IMO Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS). The Sub-Committee will also consider any other matters submitted by Members or referred to it by the Committees or other sub-committees. LR position: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date Implications: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date Application: to be presented in the revision 1 to this document issued at a later date (Document submitted) FSI 17/19 (Secretariat) - Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) This document informs the Sub-Committee on the status of the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) External Affairs 20/ of 30

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