Plans & Manuals

In accordance with the requirements of Regulation B-1 of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention), as amended, and the 2026 Guidelines for Ballast Water Management and Development of Ballast Water Management Plans (G4), adopted by IMO Resolution MEPC.409(84).

Prepared with reference to the applicable requirements of MARPOL Annex I, particularly Regulations 14 and 15, concerning machinery-space oily-water filtering equipment and the control of oil discharges, together with applicable flag-State requirements and the vessel’s Safety Management System (SMS).

Prepared with reference to the 2023 IMO Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships’ Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species, adopted by IMO Resolution MEPC.378(80), and applicable flag-State, coastal-State and port biosecurity requirements.

In accordance with the applicable requirements of SOLAS Chapter VI, Regulation 7, concerning the loading and unloading of bulk carriers, SOLAS Chapter XII, Regulation 8, where applicable, and relevant IMO guidelines and classification society requirements.

Prepared in accordance with the applicable requirements of SOLAS Chapters VI and VII, the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, the International Bulk Chemical Code (IBC Code), the International Gas Carrier Code (IGC Code), and other applicable cargo-specific international instruments, as relevant to the vessel and cargo carried.

In accordance with SOLAS Chapter VI, Regulation 5, and the applicable IMO Guidelines for the Preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual, MSC.1/Circ.1353/Rev.2, as applicable to the vessel.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 35, and the applicable IMO specifications and guidelines for crude oil washing systems, as applicable to oil tankers required to be fitted with and operate such systems.

In accordance with SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 3-2, and IMO Resolution MSC.215(82), as amended, concerning protective coatings for dedicated seawater ballast tanks and other applicable spaces; and IMO Resolution MSC.288(87), where applicable to cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers.

In accordance with the applicable requirements of SOLAS Chapter II-1, including Regulation 19, and other relevant damage-control information requirements applicable to the vessel’s type, construction date and design.

Prepared with reference to the applicable requirements of MARPOL Annex I, including Regulations 18 and 33 to 35, as relevant to the vessel’s design, dedicated clean ballast tank arrangements and approved operational procedures.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex VI, Regulations 5 and 22, and the applicable IMO guidelines for survey and certification of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), including the relevant amendments in force for the vessel.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex VI, Regulations 5 and 23, and the applicable IMO guidelines for survey and certification of the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI), as applicable to the vessel.

In accordance with SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 3-4, and applicable IMO guidance concerning emergency towing procedures and arrangements, as applicable to the vessel.

Prepared with reference to SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 19, applicable IMO recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships, including MSC.1/Circ.1477, and the vessel’s SMS procedures for enclosed-space entry, atmosphere testing, rescue and emergency response.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/757 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport, as amended, including Regulation (EU) 2023/957 and applicable implementing and delegated regulations.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport (FuelEU Maritime), particularly Article 8, and applicable implementing and verification requirements.

Prepared with reference to MARPOL Annex VI, particularly Regulations 14 and 18, concerning sulphur limits, fuel-oil quality and documentation, applicable fuel changeover procedures, relevant flag-State requirements and the vessel’s SMS.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex V, Regulation 10, and the applicable IMO Guidelines for the Development of Garbage Management Plans, as relevant to the vessel.

Prepared with reference to SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 18, applicable IMO guidance for helicopter landing areas and helicopter operations aboard ships, and relevant flag-State, classification society and operational requirements, as applicable.

In accordance with SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 28, and applicable IMO requirements concerning manoeuvring information to be available on the navigation bridge.

Prepared with reference to SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 3-8, and applicable IMO guidance concerning inspection, maintenance and replacement of mooring equipment and lines, including MSC.1/Circ.1620, as applicable to the vessel.

Prepared with reference to SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 3-8, IMO guidance on the design of mooring arrangements, including MSC.1/Circ.1619, and applicable inspection and maintenance guidance, including MSC.1/Circ.1620.

Prepared with reference to SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 3-8, and applicable IMO guidelines for the design, selection, inspection, maintenance and replacement of mooring systems and lines, including MSC.1/Circ.1619 and MSC.1/Circ.1620, as applicable.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 13, and the NOx Technical Code 2008, as amended, for each applicable marine diesel engine subject to the requirements.

Prepared with reference to applicable SOLAS Chapter VIII requirements, the Code of Safety for Nuclear Merchant Ships where applicable, relevant flag-State nuclear safety legislation, authorization requirements and classification society rules.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex I, Regulations 31 and 32, and applicable IMO requirements for oil discharge monitoring and control systems, as applicable to the vessel’s type and installed equipment.

Prepared in accordance with MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 37, and applicable Panama Canal Authority requirements, notices and reporting procedures concerning oil pollution prevention and emergency response during Panama Canal transit.

Prepared in accordance with applicable Port of Port Hedland, Western Australian and Australian requirements and relevant port or terminal instructions concerning vessel salvage preparedness, as applicable to the vessel and operation.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex II, Regulation 14, and applicable IMO requirements for Procedures and Arrangements Manuals for ships certified to carry noxious liquid substances in bulk.

Prepared with reference to applicable classification society rules and notation requirements, manufacturer recommendations, shaft-condition-monitoring criteria and the vessel’s planned maintenance and condition-monitoring procedures.

Prepared in accordance with the applicable requirements of MARPOL Annex VI, particularly Regulations 4 and 14, and the IMO Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems, including Resolution MEPC.340(77), as amended and applicable to the installed system.

Prepared with reference to applicable SOLAS requirements, including relevant provisions of Chapter III, and the IMO Guidelines for the Development of Plans and Procedures for Recovery of Persons from the Water, MSC.1/Circ.1447, as applicable.

Prepared with reference to MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 12, concerning ozone-depleting substances, applicable refrigerant-management requirements, equipment manufacturers’ instructions, flag-State requirements and relevant environmental and safety procedures.

Prepared with reference to SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 33, the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979 (SAR Convention), applicable IMO guidance, and relevant flag-State and coastal-State search and rescue procedures.

Prepared with reference to MARPOL Annex IV, particularly Regulations 9 and 11, applicable sewage-treatment equipment requirements, discharge restrictions, and relevant flag-State and port-State requirements.

In accordance with SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 3-10, and applicable IMO guidelines for the information to be included in the Ship Construction File, including MSC.1/Circ.1343, as applicable to the vessel.

Prepared with reference to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, particularly the requirements for risk assessment, safe ship operations and emergency preparedness, and IMO guidance on maritime cyber-risk management, including MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2, as applicable.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex VI, Regulations 26 and 27, and the applicable IMO Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan, including Resolution MEPC.395(82), as amended by Resolutions MEPC.401(83) and MEPC.413(84), as applicable.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex VI, Regulations 26 and 28, and the applicable IMO guidelines for the development of a SEEMP, including the applicable requirements for operational carbon intensity rating, corrective action and implementation.

Prepared with reference to the applicable flag-State, classification society, port, terminal, contractual and company requirements relevant to the specific operation or project covered by the plan.

Prepared with reference to MARPOL Annex VI, particularly Regulations 14 and 18, applicable sulphur limits and emission control area requirements, fuel-oil quality and documentation requirements, and relevant flag-State and port-State instructions.

In accordance with SOLAS Chapter XI-2, Regulation 9, and Part A, Section 9, of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, as applicable to the vessel.

Prepared with reference to SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 3-6, and applicable IMO guidelines concerning means of access for inspections of oil tankers and bulk carriers, as applicable to the vessel’s type, construction date and structural arrangements.

Prepared with reference to applicable SOLAS requirements, the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, relevant port and terminal requirements, occupational safety provisions and the vessel’s SMS, as applicable to the planned dry-bulk transfer operation.

For oil tankers, in accordance with MARPOL Annex I, Chapter 8, Regulations 40 to 42, and applicable IMO requirements for ship-to-ship transfer operations. Additional requirements of the applicable flag State, coastal State and port authority, together with relevant industry guidance, shall be addressed as applicable. For chemical and gas carriers, the applicable IBC Code, IGC Code and relevant operational requirements shall also be considered.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 37, and MARPOL Annex II, Regulation 17, as applicable, for the preparation and implementation of shipboard marine pollution emergency plans.

Prepared with reference to MARPOL Annex I, applicable requirements for machinery-space oily-water control, oil residue and sludge management, oil record keeping, discharge restrictions and the vessels SMS.

In accordance with SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 15, and applicable IMO requirements concerning fire safety training, familiarisation and onboard fire emergency procedures.

Prepared with reference to SOLAS Chapter II-2, including Regulations 14 and 16, and applicable requirements for fire safety maintenance, operational readiness, onboard instructions and fire safety procedures, as relevant to the vessel.

Prepared with reference to SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 14, applicable IMO guidelines for the maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances, including MSC.1/Circ.1432, as amended, and relevant flag-State and classification society requirements.

In accordance with SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 35, concerning the provision and content of onboard safety training manuals and instructions relating to life-saving appliances and emergency procedures.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 37, which requires applicable oil tankers and other ships within the regulation’s scope to carry an approved Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.

Prepared with reference to applicable United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) requirements for vessel incidental discharges, including the historical 2013 Vessel General Permit where relevant, and the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) implementation framework and applicable requirements in force.

Prepared with reference to applicable flag-State, coastal-State, port, terminal, security programme, charterer and company requirements concerning vessel hardening and protective measures, as applicable to the vessel and intended operation.

In accordance with MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 15, and the applicable IMO Guidelines for the Development of a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Management Plan, including Resolution MEPC.185(59), as applicable to crude oil tankers and other vessels covered by the relevant requirements.

Prepared with reference to SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 19, SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 15, the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and applicable requirements for onboard emergency drills, training and familiarisation.

Prepared with reference to MARPOL Annex VI, Regulations 26 to 28, the applicable IMO SEEMP guidelines, and the vessel’s procedures for energy efficiency, fuel consumption monitoring and operational carbon intensity management.

Prepared with reference to applicable US EPA and USCG vessel discharge requirements, the historical 2013 Vessel General Permit where relevant, and the VIDA implementation framework and applicable requirements in force.

Prepared with reference to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended, applicable flag-State implementing legislation, and relevant requirements concerning seafarer familiarisation, training, occupational safety and health, and onboard welfare.

Prepared with reference to the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), SOLAS Chapter XIV, applicable STCW requirements for personnel serving on ships operating in polar waters, and relevant flag-State requirements.

Prepared with reference to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, particularly the requirements concerning risk assessment, safe ship operations, emergency preparedness and crew familiarisation, together with applicable occupational health and safety requirements.

Prepared with reference to the applicable United States environmental compliance requirements, including relevant EPA and USCG regulations, permits and vessel discharge controls, as applicable to the intended Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) and vessel operations.

Prepared with reference to applicable flag-State and port-State public health requirements, relevant World Health Organization (WHO) guidance, occupational health and safety provisions, and the vessel’s medical and emergency response procedures, as applicable.

Prepared with reference to SOLAS Chapter V, Regulations 18 and 19, applicable IMO performance standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), and relevant requirements for navigation, passage planning, equipment familiarisation and backup arrangements.

Prepared with reference to the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), SOLAS Chapter XIV, applicable emergency preparedness and response requirements, the vessel’s Polar Water Operational Manual (PWOM), and relevant flag-State requirements.

In accordance with SOLAS Chapter XIV and the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), particularly Part I-A, Chapter 2, concerning operational assessment and the provision of a ship-specific Polar Water Operational Manual.

Prepared with reference to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and IMO guidance on maritime cyber-risk management, including MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2, together with applicable flag-State, company and other relevant requirements.

Prepared with reference to applicable World Health Organization (WHO) International Health Regulations (2005), relevant port health and national vector-control requirements, and the vessel’s applicable sanitation, public health and pest-control procedures.