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IACS ACTIONS - ARCHIVE for 2003

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This section highlights selected recent IACS initiatives that have been or will be adopted by ABS. These may have significant impact on the operation of specific ABS-classed vessels. It is not intended to include information on all IACS activities. To learn more about IACS activities visit the IACS web site.

 

October 2003

- Letter to Owners, RE: Bulk Carriers (SOLAS XII/12 & 13)
- IACS Unified Interpretation SC 179 - Dewatering Performance Requirements
- IACS Unified Interpretation SC 180 - Water Level Detectors and Alarms Performance Standards
- Resolution MSC.134(76) - New SOLAS XII/12 and 13
- Resolution MSC.145(77) - Water Level Detectors and Alarms Performance Standards
 

June/July 2003

IACS Measure 5: Fore Deck Fitting Strength:
IACS UR S26, Strength and Securing of Small Hatches on the Exposed Fore Deck and
IACS UR S27, Strength Requirements for Fore Deck Fittings and Equipment
- Letter to owners
- IACS UR S26
- IACS UR S27, Rev.1
 
IACS Measure 6: Forward Hatch Covers:
IACS UR S30: Cargo Hatch Cover Securing Arrangements for Bulk Carriers not Built in accordance with UR S21 (Rev.3)
- Letter to owners
- IACS UR S30, Corr.1
 
IACS Measure 7: Side shell frames of existing bulk carriers:
IACS UR S31: Renewal Criteria for Side Shell Frames and Brackets of Single Side Skin Bulk Carriers not Built in accordance with UR S12 Rev.1 or subsequent revisions
- Letter to owners
- IACS UR S31, Rev.1
 

May 2003

IACS UR S28: Requirements for the Fitting of a Forecastle for Bulk Carriers, Ore Carriers and Combination Carriers
- IACS UR S28, Rev 1
 

February 2003

IACS Measure 3: Water Ingress Detection (UR S24) & SOLAS XII/12 &13
- Letter to Owners
 
IACS UR S25: Harmonised Notations and Corresponding Design Loading Conditions for Bulk Carriers
- IACS UR S25, Rev 1
 

 

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