Requirements Related to IMO Conventions and Codes Sample Clauses
This clause establishes that all parties must comply with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions and codes relevant to the contract or operation. It typically requires vessels, equipment, and procedures to meet specific international safety, environmental, and operational standards set by the IMO, such as SOLAS or MARPOL. By mandating adherence to these globally recognized regulations, the clause ensures legal compliance, promotes safety at sea, and minimizes the risk of regulatory violations or penalties.
Requirements Related to IMO Conventions and Codes. Vessels carrying dangerous bulk cargoes shall comply with the standards set forth in IMO conventions and codes mentioned below for reference, as the case may be:
a. Vessels subject to this section shall comply with the provisions of MARPOL 73/78.
b. Tankers carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk shall comply with the provisions of the Bulk Chemical Code, or the International Chemical Carriers Code.
c. Gas carriers shall comply with the requirements of the Gas Carrier Code, or with the International Gas Carrier Code.
d. Solid bulk carriers shall comply with the Solid Bulk Code.
1. Submit a cargo manifest or stowage plan, as described in item 5 of article 41of this Regulation.
2. Make available to the Authority, as described in article 41 of this Regulation, the following certificates:
a. A valid MARPOL 73/78 Certificate (International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate). Agreement No. 360 of December 12, 2019
b. A Compliance Document to certify that all special regulations for vessels carrying dangerous cargo have been complied with.
c. A valid Certificate of Fitness (required only from bulk chemical and liquefied gas carriers).
d. Should any of the above certificates be invalid, the latest issue on board the vessel shall be examined, plus information provided regarding when the certificate will be renewed. Article 131: Vessels carrying direct reduced iron in any of its forms shall comply with all the requirements established in all IMO conventions and codes on the subject, as well as the cargo requirements referred to in Article 125 herein, the Bulk Cargo Code, and be required to provide the following documentation:
1. Copy of certification that direct reduced iron is suitable for loading.
2. Copy of certification that direct reduced iron conforms to IMO requirements.
3. Statement from the master or charterer that IMO precautions as listed in the IMO “Code of Safety Practices for Solid Bulk Cargoes” for cold or hot molded briquettes have been followed.
Requirements Related to IMO Conventions and Codes. A vessel subject to the requirements of this article shall also comply with the standards set forth in the SOLAS Convention and the IMDG Code pertaining to the construction, maintenance, inspection, certification, and classification of the vessel, its safety equipment, including alarms, and cargo stowage and handling systems.