Noticeon“Guidelinesonthemeansofaccesstostructuresforinspectionandmaintenanceofoiltankersandbulkcarriers(MSC.1-Circ.686-Rev.1)”

CCSTechnical Information(2017)Technical Information No.75 Total No.323Dec.08,2017(Total 1+6 pages)To:Relevant departments of the Headquarters of CCS,the Society's surveyors,Plan ApprovalCenters,related ship owners,shipyards and designersNotice on "Guidelines on the means of access to structures forinspection and maintenance of oil tankers and bulk carriers(MSC.1/Circ.686/Rev.1)"I.BackgroundThe Maritime Safety Committee,at its ninety-eighth session(7 to 16 June 2017),approvedthe circular"Guidelines on the means ofaccess to structures for inspection and maintenanceofoil tankers and bulk carriers (MSC.1/Circ.686/Rev.1)".II.Main contents“The existing ship”was replaced by“ship constructed before 1 October 1994”,and"resolution A.744(18)was superseded by the 2011 ESP Code(resolution A.1049(27)).Some editorial changes were made to clause numbers of SOLAS and amendment resolutionnumbersThis Notice is published on the CCS website(www.ccs.org.cn)and is to be forwarded byCCS branches and plan approval centers to relevant shipyards,ship owners,and designers inrelevance to their business area.Attachment:MSC.1/Circ.686/Rev.1-Guidelines on the Means of Access to Structuresfor Inspection and Maintenance of Oil Tankers and bulk carriersPlease contact Ship Business Operation Dept.of the Headquarters in case of any inquiryduring the implementation of this Circular:Tel:010-58112076,Fax:010-58112842,E-mail:so@ccs.org.cn