IMO PSPC and its implications

IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings - Resolution MSC.215(82)

On 8 December 2006 the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC). This new coating standard applies to ballast water tanks on newbuildings in all types of ships and is settled in the Resolution MSC.215(82). With the new standard technical regulations for the coating of ballast water tanks come into force as well as inspection and verification items.

An attempt is made in the forum to list out all the documents and opinions to enforce this regulation.

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Discrepancies in the River-Sea Rules issued by DG Shipping

The River-Sea rules came in to existence through a provision in the MS Act as per the Section 456, where DG Shipping is empowered to make suitable exemptions to cater to vessels plying within the national waters.

This rules came in to effect through Order No. 4 of 2008 in the month of July.

There are some discrepancies noted in the rules that need clarification either from DG Shipping or IRS Class.

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