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Applying Polar Code Standards to Non-SOLAS Fishing Vessels: Towards Effective Safety and Environmental Protection

This article explores the implementation of mandatory safety and environmental protection standards of the Polar Code on non-SOLAS fishing vessels. It discusses the development of voluntary guidelines for fishing vessels and the adoption of mandatory requirements for safety and navigation planning. The article highlights the upcoming entry into force of SOLAS amendments, making Polar Code Chapter 9 and 11 mandatory on non-SOLAS vessels.

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Applying Polar Code Standards to Non-SOLAS Fishing Vessels: Towards Effective Safety and Environmental Protection

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  1. Applying effective safety and environmental protection standards of the Polar Code to fishing vessels (and other non-SOLAS ships) Keith Manch Director of Maritime New Zealand

  2. The Polar Code • mandatory safetystandards • mandatory environmental protection standards • mandatorycrewing requirements

  3. Non-SOLAS ships?

  4. Voluntary safety guidelines for fishing vessels and pleasure yachts Feb 2019 SDC 6 Considered draft guidelines Feb 2020 SDC 7 considers CG’s report Inter-sessional Correspondence Group develops texts Recommendation to approve guidelines May 2020 MSC 102 Guidelines approved

  5. Resolution encouraging voluntary implementation of Polar Code on non-SOLAS ships Dec 19 IMO Assembly adopted Resolution June 19 MSC 101

  6. Mandatory requirements for safety of navigation and voyage planning Jan 20 NCSR 7 Discussion June 19 MSC 101 F&C papers Inter-sessional work Inter-sessional work Jan 21 NCSR 8 Working Group Jan 22 NCSR 9 Final work Recommendation 1 Jan 2024 Entry into force of SOLAS amendment making Polar Code Chapter 9 and 11 mandatory on non-SOLAS vessels Jun 22 MSC 105 Approve amendment Nov 22 MSC 106 Adopt amendment

  7. The way ahead Towards better regulation of fishing operations www.maritimenz.govt.nz

  8. Questions? www.maritimenz.govt.nz

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