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Part II - Statutory Surveys

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Section

1 Administrative provisions
2 Load Lines
3 Cargo Ship Safety Construction
4 Cargo Ship Safety Equipment
5 Cargo Ship Safety Radio
6 Passenger Ship Safety
7 MARPOL 73/78 Annex I (I.O.P.P.) Regulations
8 MARPOL 73/78 Annex II (NLS)
9 MARPOL 73/78 Annex IV (Sewage)
10 MARPOL 73/78 Annex V (Garbage)
11 MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI (I.A.P.P.) Regulations
12 NOx Technical Code
13 Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes
14 Carriage of Dangerous Goods
15 International Bulk Chemical Code
16 Bulk Chemical Code
17 International Code for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases
18 Code for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases
19 High speed craft safety
20 Dynamically supported craft
21 Special Purpose Ships
22 Special Trade Passenger Ships
23 Special Trade Space Requirements
24 Crew accommodation survey
25 Cargo Ship Safety survey for vessels under 500 gross tonnage
26 Cargo Ship Safety Radio for vessels under 300 gross tonnage
27 Safety of Pleasure Yachts not engaged in commercial trade
28 Safety survey for Fishing vessels
29 Anti-fouling systems survey
30 Ballast Water Management survey
31 Safety survey for Caribbean cargo ships

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SECTION 1 1. An examination of the plans, diagrams,
Administrative provisions specifications, calculations an other technical documentation
to verify that the structure, machinery and equipment comply
1. Introduction with the requirements relevant to the particular certificate;
2. An inspection of the structure, machinery and
The purpose of the present manual is to provide to surveyors equipment to ensure that the materials, scantlings,
general survey instructions and procedures that they should construction and arrangements, as appropriate, are in
follow for conducting the applicable statutory surveys and for accordance with the approved plans, diagrams, specifications,
the issuance of the related certificates. calculations and other technical documentation and that the
workmanship and installation are in all respects satisfactory;
2. Types of surveys 3. A check that all the certificates, record books,
operating manuals and other instructions and documentation
The types of surveys to which the provisions of the said specified in the requirements relevant to the particular
manual apply are indicated below: certificate have been placed on board the ship.

1. An initial survey is a complete inspection before a 3.1.3 Examination of plans and designs
ship is put into service of all the items relating to a particular
certificate to ensure that the relevant requirements are 3.1.3.1 An application for an initial survey should be
complied with and that these items are satisfactory for the accompanied by plans an designs referred to in the rest of this
service for which the ship is intended; section as appropriate, together with:
2. A periodical survey is an inspection of the items
relating to the particular certificate to ensure that they are in a 1. The particulars of the ship;
satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which the 2. Any exemptions sought;
ship is intended. 3. Any special conditions;
3. A renewal survey is the same as a periodical survey
but also leads to the issue of a new certificate; 3.2 Annual surveys
4. An intermediate survey is an inspection of
specified items relevant to the particular certificate to ensure 3.2.1 Frequency
that they are in a satisfactory condition and fit for the service
for which the ship is intended; 3.2.1.1 The annual survey, as required by the relevant
5. An annual survey is a general inspection of the regulations, should be held within three months before or
items relating to the particular certificate to ensure that they after each anniversary date of the certificate.
have been maintained an remain satisfactory for the service
for which the ship is intended; 3.2.2 General

3. Description of the various types of survey 3.2.2.1 An annual survey should enable the Administration
to verify that the condition of the ship, its machinery and
3.1 Initial surveys equipment is being maintained in accordance with the
relevant requirements.
3.1.1 Frequency
3.2.2.2 In general, the scope of the annual survey should
3.1.1.1 The initial survey, as required by the relevant be as follows:
regulations, should be held before the ship is put in service
and the appropriate certificate is issued for the first time. 1. It should consist of certificate examination, of a
visual examination of a sufficient extent of the ship an its
3.1.2 General equipment and of certain tests to confirm that their condition
is being properly maintained;
3.1.2.1 The initial survey before the ship is put into service 2. It should also include a visual examination to
should include a complete inspection, with tests when confirm that no unapproved modifications have been made to
necessary, of the structure, machinery and equipment to the ship and its equipment;
ensure that the requirements relevant to the particular 3. The content of each annual survey is given in the
certificate are complied with and that the structure, machinery respective guidelines. The thoroughness and stringency of the
and equipment are fit for the service for which the ship is survey should depend upon the condition of the ship and its
intended. equipment;
4. Should any doubt arise as to the maintenance of the
3.1.2.2 The initial survey should consist of: condition of the ship or its equipment, further examination
and testing should be conducted as considered necessary.

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3.3 Intermediate surveys 3.5.2 General

3.3.1 Frequency 3.5.2.1 The renewal survey should consist of an

inspection, with tests when necessary, of the structure,
3.3.1.1 The intermediate survey, as required by the machinery and equipment to ensure that the requirements
relevant regulations should be held within three months relevant to the particular certificate are complied with and
before or after the second anniversary date or within three that they are in a satisfactory condition and are fit for the
months before or after the third anniversary date of the service for which the ship is intended.
appropriate certificate and should take the place of one of the
annual surveys. 3.5.2.2 The renewal survey should also consist of a check
that all the certificates, record books, operating manuals and
3.3.2 General other instructions and documentation specified in the
requirements relevant to the particular certificate are on board
3.3.2.1 The intermediate survey should be an inspection of the ship.
items relevant to the particular certificate to ensure that they
are in a satisfactory condition and are fit for the service for 4. General survey instructions
which the ship is intended.
4.1 The surveyor’s duty is to perform surveys in order
3.3.2.2 When specifying items of hull and machinery for vessel’s compliance with the International Conventions to be
detailed examination, due account should be taken of any verified. In addition the vessel’s compliance with the
continuous survey schemes that may be applied. applicable resolutions and / or guidelines of the Flag
Administrations are to be verified.
3.4 Periodical surveys
4.2 The surveys are to be contacted in accordance with
3.4.1 Frequency the instructions that are issued by the Ships in Service
Surveys Department.
3.4.1.1 The periodical survey, as required by the relevant
regulations should be held within three months before or after 4.3 Before dealing with any Statutory surveys, the
the second anniversary date or within three months before or surveyor should:
after the third anniversary date in the case of the cargo ship x Check if the Flag Administration has recognized the
safety equipment certificate and should take the place of one Society, so as to determine the type of survey required.
of the annual surveys and within three months before or after x Check that the ship is in regular class position verifying
each anniversary date in the case of the cargo ship safety the below:
radio certificate. - Date of next special survey,
- Date of periodical survey hull in dry-dock,
3.4.2 General - Date of periodical survey of tailshaft,
- Dates of annual/intermediate surveys,
3.4.2.1 The periodical survey should consist of an - Visas endorsed on certificates or outstanding
inspection, with tests when necessary, of the equipment to recommendations,
ensure that requirements relevant to the particular certificate - Validity of all Statutory certificates; no certificate
are complied with an that they are in a satisfactory condition may be issued if there is an expired certificate even
and are fit for the service for which the ship is intended; though its renewal survey is not required. Apply to
head office for special instructions.
3.4.2.2 The periodical survey should also consist of a If one of the above points is not satisfied, require that the
check that all the certificates, record books, operating overdue survey or necessary repairs be made. If owner
manuals and other instructions and documentation specified cannot or does not want the survey or repairs to be made,
in the requirements relevant to the particular certificate are on then the Head Office shall be informed as quickly as
board the ship. possible.
x Pay special attention to recommendation endorsed which
3.5 Renewal surveys have to be rectified prior their expiry date.

3.5.1 Frequency 4.4 Surveys cannot be carried out unless the Master co-
operates in preparing in advance the vessel. If nothing has
3.5.1.1 The renewal survey, as required by the relevant been prepared and there is no co-operation from crew the
regulations should be held before the appropriate certificate is surveyor should refuse to conduct the survey.
renewed.

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4.5 Surveyors do not have the authority to extend any
official documentation issued by Flag Administrations. Since 5.5 The English language must be used in all survey reports.
these documents are issued only by the Flag Administration, In addition, all supporting documentation related to surveys
ship’s owners/managers have to apply directly in order for an carried out (U/S thickness measurements, megger test report,
extension, or exemption to be issued. e.t.c.) must be in English language or translated if necessary
and countersigned by the attending Surveyor for verification /
4.6 INSB / ISSUE 2009 REV.:00 AMEND.:00 surveyors do acceptance.
not have the authority to cancel, endorse, amend, or extend
the validity of any document, which has not been issued by 5.6 Reports shall reflect the condition of the ship as found
the INSB / ISSUE 2009 REV.:00 AMEND.:00. during the survey. For this purpose must contain remarks
about the condition of the ship and equipment as found, plus
4.7 INSB / ISSUE 2009 REV.:00 AMEND.:00 surveyors do details of all repairs, maintenance and renewals carried out to
not have the authority to issue any full term statutory fulfil statutory requirements.
certificate. Full term certificates are issued only by INSB /
ISSUE 2009 REV.:00 AMEND.:00 Head Office located in 5.7 Upon review of the survey reports and of the related
Piraeus, Greece. supporting documentation as requested in accordance with the
instructions for surveys, the Head Office will issue the
4.8 INSB / ISSUE 2009 REV.:00 AMEND.:00 surveyors do vessel’s full term certificates as necessary and will amend
not have the authority to issue or extend any statutory records/survey status accordingly.
certificate in case Registry certificate is expired.
6. Certification
5. Procedure of reporting after completion of
surveys. 6.1 Statutory certificates shall be issued or endorsed as
necessary, only after a satisfactory survey carried out by the
5.1 After initial survey or renewal survey the surveyor: Surveyor to check that all requirements are in order and
complies with the applicable convention.
x Issues the corresponding interim certificate,
x Dispatches to the Head Office information and 6.2 No certificate shall be issued in case vessel is
supporting documentation related to the survey, as subject to minor / major deficiencies, except as indicated in
per the instructions, paragraph 6.3.2.
x Fills up the corresponding reports and sends them to
the Head Office, 6.3 Three types of certificates can be issued and
x Completes the report showing that the additional namely: Interim Certificate, Provisional (Conditional)
requirements of the Flag Administration are Certificate and Full Term Certificate. Definitions are
complied with, if need be, indicated herebelow:
x Returns to the Head Office the lapsed certificates,
6.3.1 Interim Certificate.
5.2 After annual survey or intermediate survey, the surveyor: x Upon satisfactory completion of the surveys, it
to be issued on-site by the attending surveyor
x Endorses the concerned certificates, valid for five (5) months and is not extendable.
x Dispatches to the Head Office information and x The purpose of this document is to provide
supporting documentation related to the survey, as Head Office five (5) months to review survey
per the Instructions, report / supporting documentation and to issue
x Fills up the corresponding report and sends it to the Full Term Certificate.
Head Office. x This document should not contain
recommendation for corrections of deficiencies.
5.3 Copies of issued/endorsed certificates shall be sent by x This document can be issued for replacement of
fax or e-mail (scanned) immediately after completion of the an Expired Interim Certificate subject to
surveys accompanied with the survey report 1215225-SR. satisfactory general inspection and/or upon
instruction by the Head Office.
5.4 It is essential that survey reports along with the x This document can be issued for replacement of
“Attestation of surveys” shall reach the Head Office not later a Conditional Certificate subject to satisfactory
than 30 days after the completion of the surveys (unless completion of the recommendations/condition
special reasons apply) in order to permit the Head Office to of issue.
have up to date information on class and statutory status of
the ship. 6.3.2 Provisional (Conditional) Certificate.

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x This certificate to be issued subject to the (Conditional) certificates may be issued in
consent and the instruction of the Head Office accordance with the instructions of Head Office.
of the society. x In case a convention has not yet been ratified by the
x In case vessel has deficiencies this document concerned administration, or such certification is not
may be issued with maximum validity of two applied to a ship by the relevant convention, only
(2) months, subject to the consent of Flag applicable statement of compliance will be issued.
Administration; when deficiencies considered
important the validity can be limited to a very 6.5 Exemptions
few days.
x Outstanding deficiencies should be noted on or 6.5.1 It may occur that an owner wishes to deviate
attached to this certificate. from the requirements of a Convention on a particular point,
x The subject document is not extendable. supported by a serious basis. The deviation shall be
x This may be issued following a satisfactory subjected to an agreement by the Flag Administration. If
survey (Initial, Renewal, Annual etc.) where no accepted, the non-compliance is officially acknowledged by
facilities are available to rectify the deficiencies, the issuance of an Exemption Certificate (SOLAS, LL)
which allow the vessel to proceed to a port which is delivered by the Administration (or on its behalf)
where the permanent repairs are to be made. or endorsed to the Supplement to the IOPP Certificate
x This may be issued for the performance of a (MARPOL). An exemption is reported to the IMO by the
single voyage only under specific conditions / Administration which accepts it.
instructions given by Head Office.
x This is an exceptional measure and does not 6.5.2 The initial application for an exemption towards
stay as a rule. The general rule is that no an Administration is, in principle, managed by Statutory
recommendation remains upon completion of Dpt. Any request for exemption shall be documented and be
any Statutory surveys. made in writing by the owner. If the request comes form a
shipyard, the Surveyor makes sure that the owner is well
6.3.3 Full Term Certificate. aware of the request for exemption and is in agreement with
it. The request for exemption is directed to the
x This document is to be issued only by Head Administration.
Office, subject to the following
- Upon verification of an Interim certificate 6.5.3 As a general rule, any request for exemption
issued by a surveyor upon satisfactory should address the following points:
completion (i.e. there are no deficiencies) of - Arrangement(s)/Equipment to be exempted an
an Initial or Renewal survey, or corresponding Regulation(s)
- Upon verification of an Interim Certificate - Basis/Grounds for the exemption
issued by a surveyor when all outstanding - Conditions/Equivalent arrangement, if any,
deficiencies which led to the issuance of a proposed to consider the exemption,
Provisional certificate are corrected. - Regulation(s) which would allow the exemption.
- Satisfactory review of the necessary survey - Additional information as per the requirements of
reports and of the associated the Flag Administration.
documentation.
- Approval of any applicable manual / 6.6 Reporting to the Flag Administration
booklet.
x A full term certificate is valid until the next Copies of all certificates issued will be submitted to the Flag
renewal survey. Administration. Additional documentation is to be forwarded
in accordance with the requirements of the Flag
6.4 Additional Guidelines: Administration.

x All Interim and Provisional certificates shall indicate 7. Special types of statutory surveys
the Name, stamp and signature of the surveyor.
x Copy or photocopy of a certificate must never be 7.1 Survey on account of change of Flag
endorsed.
x INSB / ISSUE 2009 REV.:00 AMEND.:00 7.1.1 The existing certificates on board are to be reviewed to
surveyors shall withdraw any of the statutory establish the type of surveys that are to be carried out. In
certificates a vessel bears if they verify that the general renewal surveys are to be carried out, unless
condition of the ship or her equipment does not otherwise agreed with the Flag Administration.
correspond with the requirements of any of the
International conventions. In such case Provisional
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7.1.2 The new Flag Administration is to be informed of the
surveys and / or the certificates that are to be issued. 7.2 Survey for transfer of statutory certification from
other R.O.
7.1.3 The following documentation related to the new Flag is
to be verified: 7.2.1 Renewal surveys are to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of the applicable sections of the present
a. Certificate of Registry manual. All outstanding statutory deficiencies are to be dealt
b. Radio Licence, with as necessary.
c. Minimum Safe Manning
d. International Tonnage Certificate, 1969 7.2.2 The scope of the surveys may be reduced in case the
vessel does not change her flag, so as only the due surveys to
7.1.4 During the surveys special attention should be paid to be carried out.
the following issues:
7.3 Survey of change of name
a. Ascertaining that the ship hull structure, machinery,
systems and outfit remain in efficient condition. The surveyor shall:
b. Additional requirements, if any, of the new Flag a. Carry out a general inspection to verify that the new
Administration have been complied with. name has been correctly apposed:
c. Verification of changed and re-registered radio x on the vessel’s bow, stern.
equipment identity numbers (emergency position x on lifeboats, lifebuoys, lifejackets and other life
indicating radio beacon (EPIRB), INMARSAT ship saving appliances.
earth station, digital selective calling (DSC), LRIT b. Confirms that documentation demonstrated on board
equipment) arrangement, apparatus, and relevant such as fire plan, plans, standing orders, etc. have been
entries made in the radio equipment documentation; amended with the new name of the vessel.
d. Verification of new port of registry name marked on c. Amend vessel's approved documents / booklets such as
the ship hull and life saving appliances. SOPEP manual, Trim and Stability issued by I.N.S.B.,
e. In compliance with the requirements of certain with the new name, and submit copies to Head Office.
Administrations the registration number and net d. Issue the Interim certificate(s) with the new name, valid
tonnage shall be marked on the main beam. for five (5) months (or amend the existing certificates
accordingly), and submit copy to Head Office.
7.1.5 On completion of the surveys, the surveyor shall: e. Surveyor shall confirm that Registration certificate,
minimum safe manning, radio license, etc. of the new
a. Issue new statutory certificates on behalf of the new flag, are available prior to issuance or endorsement of
Flag Administration, and new class certificate valid any certificate.
for five (5) months;
b. Complete the relevant reports; 7.4 Survey on account of change of ownership.
c. The surveyor must refer to additional possible
requirements of the new Flag Administration; The surveyor shall:
a) Attend the vessel for the general examination survey
7.1.6 The following plans as far as applicable should be re- as necessary, in accordance with the instructions of
approved as necessary on behalf of the new Flag Head Office.
Administration: b) Verify that the new ownership’s particulars are
x Trim and Stability book, amended to all applicable documents such as SOPEP
x Loading Manual, manual.
x Grain Stability Book, c) Complete the relevant report.
x Damage Stability Book d) The surveyor must refer to additional possible
x Manual for Loading, unloading and stowage of Bulk requirements of the flag.
Cargoes, e) Surveyor shall confirm that the Registration
x Cargo Securing Manual, certificate, minimum safe manning, radio license etc.
indicating the new ownership, are available, prior to
x SOPEP Manual,
issuance or endorsement of any certificate.
x Garbage Management Plan (as required by the Flag
Administration),
7.5 Occasional survey for verification of rectification
x Fire Control Plan (as required by the Flag
of outstanding recommendations.
Administration),
x Additional booklets, calculations related to a specific 7.5.1 The surveyor shall:
type of vessel.

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a. Attend the vessel for an occasional survey shall be
performed on account of the verification of the
rectification of any outstanding recommendations as per
Head Office survey instruction.
b. Related provisional (conditional) certificate shall be
withdrawn and an Interim certificate shall be issued.
c. Complete a Narrative report NDR-01 and submitted it to
Head Office, describing in detail one by one the
rectification of the outstanding recommendations.

7.5.2 When recommendations are not yet satisfied, the

surveyor contacts Head Office for instructions. If
exceptionally, a new deadline is granted to satisfy the
recommendations, the surveyor issues a new provisional
certificate with the validity indicated by the Head Office (2
months maximum) but only if he considers that the new
extension can reasonable be accepted.

7.5.3 When the surveyor conducts a survey to cancel a

recommendation, he has not only to check the condition of
the items concerned, but also to carry out a general inspection
of the ship as this is practicable. In case where other
deficiencies are detected, recommendations can be cancelled
only when all deficiencies have been rectified.

7.6 Survey after detention.

The surveyor shall:

a) Perform necessary surveys for the purpose of the
verification of the rectification of the posed deficiencies
by the Port State Control and general examination survey
as per Head Office survey instruction.
b) The Appendix I of the survey report form 1215225 - PSC
to be completed and submitted to Head Office, describing
in detail one by one the rectification of the deficiencies,
accompanied by photos (Appendix II of the report to be
used if deemed necessary by the attending surveyor). The
Appendix III of the survey report to be used following a
general examination survey, in case instructed by Head
Office.
c) Copy of the final report of Port State Control to be
submitted to Head Office.
d) Class certificate to be endorsed with the visa
“Occasional survey on account of the verification of the
rectification of the deficiencies posed by the Port State
Control of ……….. on………., carried out with
satisfactory results. Class confirmed.”
e) Surveyor shall take into consideration any requirement of
vessel’s Flag Administration.

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3.1 Initial survey

3.1.1. The scope of the initial survey is indicated in

paragraph 3.2 for renewal survey and it is carried out in
SECTION 2 accordance with the approved documentation indicated in
Load Lines paragraph 3.1.2.

1. Introduction 3.1.2. Initial survey includes examination of plans and

designs which should consist of:
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify
compliance with the International Convention on Load Lines, - Examining the structural strength at the draft
1966 requirements including amendments and interpretations corresponding to the assigned freeboard;
approved by the International Maritime Organisation.
- Examining the intact stability, and, where applicable, the
1.1 Surveyors conducting Load Line Surveys are to be damaged stability information and the loading and
familiar with the applicable provisions of the International ballasting information that is to be supplied to the master,
Convention on Load Lines 1966. and, where not dispensed by the Administration,
inclining experimental data.
1.2 Initial survey is carried out if the load lines are assigned
for the first time. - Determining the freeboard, including specifying and the
consideration of the conditions of assignment for the
1.3 For ships in service, the existing Certificate is to be freeboard.
reviewed to establish the type of survey due. In this regard:
(a) Renewal Surveys will be required every 5 years and 3.2 Renewal survey
before the Certificate in force has expired. (Surveys are
to be carried out in tandem with the Special Hull 3.2.1. Survey is carried out to assure that ship structures, its
Survey). equipment and arrangements, dimensions of their part and
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of material fully comply with LL requirements.
the Certificate’s validity.
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within 3 months before 3.2.2. Survey includes checking of availability on board:
and 3 months after the due date.
1. Conditions of assignment of load lines;
1.4 Where major modifications to the ship’s hull or 2. Stability information;
superstructure which would affect the calculations
determining the position of the load lines are carried out, 3.2.3. The renewal survey consists of:
plans are to be submitted for approval before the work is
commenced. 1. Checking, in general that there has been no
deterioration in the strength of the hull.
1.5 Proposals to provide openings in the topside tanks of 2. Checking the positions of the deck line and load
bulk carriers which place the topside tanks in direct line which, if necessary, are to be re-marked and
communication with one or more holds may, regardless of re-painted.
any closing appliances provided, affect the assignment of 3. Checking that no alterations have been made to
reduced Type B freeboards. Such proposals are to be reported the hull or superstructures that would affect the
at the earliest opportunity and the Owners advised of the calculations determining the position of the load
possible effects. lines.
4. Examining the superstructure end bulkheads and
2. Application the openings therein.
5. Examining the means of securing the weather-
The present requirements apply to ships engaged in tightness of cargo hatchways, other hatchways
international voyages. However, they do not apply to: (a) and other openings on the freeboard and
ships of war (b) ships of less than 24 m, if built on or after superstructure decks.
21.07.1968, (c) ships of less than 150 tons gross, if built prior 6. Examining the ventilators and air pipes, including
21.07.1968, (d) pleasure yachts not engaged in trade, (e) their coamings and closing appliances.
fishing vessels. 7. Examining the watertight integrity of the closures
to any openings in the ship’s side below the
3. Scope of surveys freeboard deck.

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8. Examining the scuppers, inlets and discharges.
9. Examining the side scuttles and deadlights. 5. Reports
10. Examining the bulkwarks including the provisions
of freeing ports, special attention being given to 5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for
any freeing ports fitted with shutters. review the survey report form 1215225 – I.
11. Examining the guardrails, gangways, walkways
and other means provided for the protection of the 5.2 After an initial survey the Record of Condition of
crew and for gaining access to and from crew’s Assignments form 1215225 – H, is to be also prepared and
quarters and working spaces. submitted by the surveyor to the Head Office for review.
12. Examining, when applicable, the special
requirements for ships permitted to sail with 6. References
reduced freeboards.
13. Checking, when applicable, the fittings and x International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 –
appliances for timber deck cargoes. Consolidated Edition, 2005 (up to Resolution
14. Examining the hull to ensure that its strength is MSC.143(77)).
sufficient for the draft corresponding to the
freeboard assigned. x Resolution A.948(23): Revised Survey Guidelines
under the Harmonized System of Survey and
3.3 Annual survey. Certification.

3.3.1 Annual survey is carried out in order to assure that x Resolutions of Maritime Safety Committee Nos:
no changes were made in hull, superstructure and deckhouse, 172(79), 223(82).
which might have impact on calculation of load line position
arrangements and means for closing openings, deck rails,
wash ports and means of access to crew’s accommodation are
maintained in operative condition. Load lines are put in
accordance with the International Load Line Certificate.

3.3.2 Survey includes checking of availability on board:

x Conditions of assignment of load lines;

x Stability information;

3.3.3 The scope of annual survey is indicated in

paragraph 3.2.3, subparagraphs 1 to 13.

4. Certification

4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the

renewal survey, an International Load Line Certificate form
7154-5H or form 7154-5H/PMA is to be issued by the
surveyor, with validity up to five (5) months.

4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by

the Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon
review of the survey reports and of the associated
documentation.

4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual survey,

the International Load Line Certificate is to be endorsed
accordingly by the attending surveyor.

4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of

reporting after completion of surveys, to be carried out in
accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the
Section 1.
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3.1 Initial survey

3.1.1 The scope of the initial survey is indicated in paragraph

3.2 for renewal survey and it is carried out in accordance with
the approved documentation indicated in paragraph 3.1.2.
SECTION 3
Cargo Ship Safety Construction 3.1.2 Initial survey includes examination of plans and designs
which should consist of:

1. Introduction 1. Examining the plans for hull;

2. Examining the plans for the bilge pumping;
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify 3. Examining the stability information and the damage
compliance with the applicable requirements of Chapters II-1 control plans;
and II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life 4. Examining the plans for the machinery installation;
at Sea 1974, as amended. 5. Examining the plans for the electrical installation;
6. Examining the plans for the periodically unattended
1.1 Surveyors conducting Cargo Ship Safety Construction machinery spaces;
Surveys are to be familiar with the applicable provisions of 7. Examining the plans for the structural fire
the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea protection, including ventilation systems, in
1974, as amended. accommodation and service spaces, control stations
and machinery spaces and oil fuel and lubricating oil
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in systems;
service and the Cargo Ship safety Construction Certificate is 8. Examining the plans for the structural fire
issued for the first time. protection, including ventilation systems, in cargo
spaces;
1.3 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be 9. Examining the plans for the means of escape;
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows: 10. Examining the plans for the arrangements for
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 5 years and before gaseous fuel for domestic purposes;
the Certificate in force has expired (surveys are to be 11. Examining the plans for helicopter facilities for
carried out in tandem with the Special Hull Survey). ships fitted with such facilities;
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of 12. Examining the Cargo Securing Manual for ships
the Certificate’s validity and one Intermediate Survey is carrying cargo units including containers;
required. 13. Checking for the loading booklet for carriage of
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within three (3) months cargoes in bulk;
before and 3 months after the due date. 14. Examining the loading instrument for bulk carriers
(d) Intermediate Surveys are to be held within three (3) of 150 m in length and upwards;
months before or after the second or the third 15. Confirming that bulk carriers constructed on or after
anniversary date of the Safety Construction certificate. 1 July 1999 of 150 m in length and upwards of
single skin construction designed to carry solid bulk
1.4 Where major modifications to the ship’s structure, cargoes having a density of 1,000 kg/m3 and above
engineering systems, or new installations of structural fire have sufficient strength to withstand flooding of any
protection are carried out, plans are to be submitted for cargo hold;
approval before the work is commenced. 16. Examining the functionality of bilge well alarms to
all cargo holds and conveyor tunnels;
17. Confirming that the ship is constructed in
2. Application accordance with the requirements of a recognized
classification society or with equivalent national
The present requirements apply to ships engaged in standards;
international voyages of 500 gross tonnage and upwards 18. Confirming that a corrosion prevention system is
However, they do not apply to: (a) ships of war and fitted in dedicated ballast water tanks of oil tankers
troopships, (b) ships not propelled by mechanical means, (c) and bulk carriers.
wooden ships of primitive built, (d) pleasure yachts not
engaged in trade, (e) fishing vessels. Additional requirements for oil tankers, chemical tankers and
gas carriers:

3. Scope of surveys 1. Examining the plans for the steering gear;

2. Examining the plans for the electrical installation;

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3. Examining the plans for the structural fire 12. Confirmation that normal operation of the main
protection; machinery may be maintained or renewed in case of failure of
4. Examining the plans for the cargo tank venting, any responsible auxiliary machinery;
cargo tank purging and gas-freeing and other 13. Confirmation that means ensuring start-up of
ventilation arrangements and protection of the cargo machinery without external assistance while the ship is not in
tank structure against pressure or vacuum; operating condition are provided;
5. Examining the plans of access to bow; 14. Check of machinery, boilers, all steam, hydraulic and
6. Examining the plans for emergency towing, for pneumatic systems and their fittings in order to assure that
tankers of not less than 20,000 tonnes deadweight; they are maintained in proper condition taking due note of
7. Checking the access to spaces in the cargo area of danger of fire, explosion and other sources of danger;
oil tankers. 15. Confirmation that the main turbine propulsive plant
and in appropriate cases, the main propulsive plant with
3.2 Renewal survey internal combustion engines and auxiliary machinery are
equipped for their automatic shut-down in case of failures,
3.2.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board: such as the lubricating oil feeding system failure which may
cause serious damage, total breakdown or explosion;
1. Stability information, 16. Check of ability of the machinery to reverse the
2. Loading manual, as applicable, direction of thrust of the propeller in sufficient time and so to
3. Cargo securing manual, as applicable, bring the ship to rest within reasonable distance from
4. Loading and unloading sequence manual, as maximum ahead service speed including check of efficiency
applicable. of the control devices for this purpose;
17. Check that main and auxiliary steering gears are
3.2.2 The renewal survey consists of: designed so that failure of one gear would not result in loss of
working capacity of another;
1. Ships older than 5 years – internal examination of 18. Check that (if necessary) responsible parts of the
characteristic compartment used for the water ballast; steering gear are continuously lubricated and that they are
2. Ships older than 10 years – other than those which are provided with the fitted with arrangements for lubrication;
used solely for the carriage of dry cargoes – internal 19. Check availability of relief valves in any part of the
examination of chosen cargo spaces; steering gear hydraulic system, which may be isolated from
3. Ships older than 15 years, which are used solely for other parts of the same system in which pressure is generated
the carriage of dry cargoes – internal examination of chosen by the source of electric power or by the external source of
cargo spaces; power. Check also adjustment of these valves;
4. Check condition of the underwater hull including 20. Check of ability of the main steering gear to put
outer plating of sides and bottom, posts, keel, side keels, rudder over from 35o of one side to 35o on the other side with
rudder, clearance measurements of the steering and the ship at its deepest seagoing draught and running ahead at
propulsive arrangement, sea chests with grating and filters, maximum ahead service speed and, under the same
bottom and side fittings and their bracing to hull; conditions, from 35o of either side to 30o on the other side in
5. General survey of hull, hull closures, hatchway, not more than 28 seconds;
superstructures and house coamings; 21. Check of ability of the auxiliary steering gear to steer
6. Survey and test of anchor and mooring arrangements, the ship at navigable speed and of being brought speedily into
for this purpose anchors are let go and heaved up by means of action in an emergency; check ability of the auxiliary steering
capstans; gear to put rudder over from 15o on one side to 15o on the
7. Survey and, if necessary, testing of collision and other side in not more than 60 seconds with the ship running
watertight bulkheads; ahead at maximum ahead service speed or 7 knots, whichever
8. Check each flood pump and confirmation that is greater.
pumping system of each watertight compartment operates 22. Check of automatic starting of the main and auxiliary
satisfactorily; steering gear while recovery of the power supply after its
9. Check and opening-and-closing test (on spot and by failure and that these gears are brought into operation from
means of the remote control) of all watertight doors in the the control station on the navigation bridge and that in case of
watertight bulkheads; failure of power supply of the steering gear power units, the
10. Confirmation that bailing of the closed cargo spaces audible and visual alarm is produced.
located on the freeboard deck may be performed properly; 23. Check that if there are two or more power units
11. Confirmation that machinery, boilers and other serving for the main steering gear or if there are no auxiliary
pressure vessels and their piping and fittings are installed and steering gear on the ship, any single defect of the hydraulic
protected so that to reduce any hazard to people on board to system or in any unit can be isolated in order to maintain or
minimum taking due note of moving parts of machinery, hot promptly regain ships steering capability;
surfaces and other sources of danger;
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24. Check of control of the main steering gear by the 35. Check of functioning of means and controls ensuring
control station from the navigation bridge and from the remote control of machinery if such control is provided from
steering gear compartment; the navigating bridge;
25. Check of functioning of two independent power 36. Check of operation of controls of the main and
circuits for the main steering gear control which has two or auxiliary machinery from the central control station in the
more equal power units (in absence of the auxiliary steering engine room;
gear); 37. Check of possibility the manual override of the
26. Check of control stations of the auxiliary steering machinery automatic control system including check of
gear located in the steering gear compartment and on the override if any one of such systems fails;
navigating bridge (if any); check that these control stations 38. Check of safety arrangements of steam boiler and
are independent from the control stations of the main steering unfired steam generator, steam generators and air pressure
gear; systems;
27. Check that the power supply system of any control 39. Check of ventilating systems in machinery spaces.
system of the main and auxiliary steering gears which are 40. Check of operation of the engine room telegraph.
brought in operation from the navigating bridge, may be 41. Check of efficiency of protection against noise in
brought in operation from the control station on the machinery spaces.
navigating bridge and that there are means of its switching in 42. Check of operation of space means of
the steering gear compartment and that in the event of failure communication between navigating bridge and machinery
of electrical power supply to the control system, an audible spaces and other stations of the speed control and the
and visual alarm shall be given on the navigating bridge; direction of thrust of the propeller;
28. Check of time of automatic switching of emergency 43. Check of operability and audibility of the engineer’s
or independent source of electrical power (provided the alarm in accommodations;
rudder stock diameter is more than 230 mm) and time of 44. Check of prevention means of fuel/oil spill from
continuous operating of such source of electrical power; pumps, filters or other heaters on the hot surfaces;
29. Check of means of communication between the 45. Check of operation of fuel/oil measurement
navigating bridge and the steering gear compartment; ships instruments in tanks;
with emergency steering positions shall be provided with at 46. Check of condition of the arrangements preventing
least telephone or other means of communication for relaying overflow and overpressure of fuel and oil tanks and pipes
commands and heading information to such positions; including inlet pipes;
30. Confirm that the rudder angle may be fixed with no 47. Check of operation of the self-contained emergency
regard of the control system of the steering gear on the source of electrical power and equipment, which ensures this
navigating bridge in case the main steering gear is brought in operation;
operation from the source of power supply and that the rudder 48. Check of operation of starting arrangements of each
position may be fixed in the steering gear compartment; emergency generating set;
31. Check (if the steering gear is hydraulic) that the 49. Check of efficiency of precautions against shock, fire
audible and visual alarm of the lower level of the working and other hazards of electrical origin;
liquid in each oil tank are given to the navigating bridge and 50. Check of condition of arrangement for the
to the engine room and that at least one of the power units periodically unattended machinery spaces, namely:
may be filled by the working liquid in the steering gear x check of fire precautionary measures and alarm
compartment from the fixed oil tank with the measuring system;
glass; x check of protection against flooding;
32. Check of continuous accessibility of the steering gear x check of control means of propulsion machinery
compartment and that the steering gear compartment itself (as from the navigating bridge;
far as practically feasible) is divided from the engine room x check of means of communication between the main
and a free access is allowed to the steering gear and to its and local machinery control room, the navigating
control devices; bridge and the engineer officers’ accommodation;
33. Check of proper functioning of the alarm on the x check that the alarm system may undergo any
navigating bridge and in the main control station in the engine random inspection in operation;
room indicating overload or failure of any one of the supply x check of the automatic machinery and boilers
phases where a three-phase supply is used. Indicators of the protection in case of major fault, check of
electric and electrohydraulic gears of motors shall be appropriate safety device tripping signals;
checked;
x check of execution of special requirements for
34. Check of functioning of means and controls,
machinery, boiler and electrical installations;
ensuring operation of the main and auxiliary machinery and 51. Check of compliance with special requirements for
control of them;
external jacketed fuel oil piping, forming a permanent
assembly, between high pressure fuel pumps an nozzles;

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52. Check of measures for the structural fire protection 13. Confirm that ventilation of the cargo pump
including requirements to the ventilating system, test of all compartment is in operable condition, ducts have no
means of closure of inlets and discharges of the ventilation damages, flaps are in operable condition and fire screens are
system, test of the remote override of the ventilation system; not contaminated;
53. Check of condition of the stairways fro escape from 14. Check that pressure measuring arrangements in the
accommodation and attended spaces (except machinery cargo unloading pipes and cargo level indicating system are
spaces) to the open deck and further to lifeboat and liferafts; in operable condition;
54. Check of condition of the stairways in category A 15. Check that detailed instructions in respect of
machinery space, namely: check that there are two widely requirements for prevention of hazard to the personnel health
separated escape routes, one of these ladders shall provide related to the inert gas system and its use in the system of
continuous fire shelter from the lower part of the space to the cargo tanks is available on board (2.4.4, Chapter 15 of FSS
exit on the open deck and that other machinery spaces are Code);
provided with necessary means of escape; 16. Check of safe access to tanker bows;
17. Thorough examination of emergency towing
Additional requirements for oil tankers: arrangements to ensure ready availability;

1. Confirm that (if necessary) the main steering gear has 3.3 Annual survey
two or more required equal power units and appropriate
arrangements to regain ship steering capability in case of 3.3.1. Survey includes checking of availability on board
single damage; of documents mentioned in paragraph 3.2.1.
2. Check that the distribution system using hull as the
second wire and earthed distribution system are not used; 3.3.2. The annual survey consists of:
3. Check of absence of changes in location and division
of spaces, structural fire protection including special 1. Examining, in general and as far as can be seen, the
measures for combination carriers; hull and its closing appliances;
4. Examination of openings of cargo tanks including 2. Examining the anchoring and mooring equipment as
fastenings, covers, coamings and screens; far as can be seen;
5. Examination of breathing valves of degassing system 3. Examining the collision and the other watertight
and their check in operation, arrangements for flame bulkheads as far as can be seen;
protection of cargo tanks, ventilation ducts to fuel, fuel 4. Examining and testing (locally and remotely) all the
ballast, sludge and empty tanks; watertight doors in watertight bulkheads;
6. Hull survey in accordance with the enhanced survey 5. Examining each bilge pump and confirming that the
program for ships in accordance with the IMO Resolution bilge pumping system for each watertight compartment is
A.744(18); satisfactory;
7. Check availability of the sets of documents for hull 6. Confirming that the drainage from enclosed cargo
survey in accordance with Resolution A.744(18); spaces situated on the freeboard deck is satisfactory;
8. Examination of the gas exhaust, blow-off, gas freeing 7. Confirming that the machinery, boilers and other
and other ventilation systems of tanks; pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings are
9. Examination and (if necessary) test of cargo systems, installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger
crude oil tank cleaning system, ballast and stripping system to persons on board, due regard being given to moving parts,
both on deck and in the cargo pump compartments and fuel hot surfaces and other hazards;
loading systems (bunkering) on deck; 8. Confirming that the normal operation of the
10. Confirm that potential sources of ignition inside or in propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even
close vicinity of cargo pump spaces such as non-isolated though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative;
equipment , combusting materials etc. are absent, occasional 9. Confirming that means are provided so that the
leakages are absent and that stairways for access are in proper machinery can be brought into operation from the dead ship
condition; condition without external aid;
11. Examination of all bulkheads of cargo pump spaces 10. Carrying out a general examination of the machinery,
and (if necessary) testing of them in order to find fuel the boilers, all steam, hydraulic, pneumatic and other systems
leakages or damage and in particular, sealing arrangements of and their associated fittings to see whether they are being
all openings in cargo pump compartment bulkheads; properly maintained and with particular attention to the fire
12. Check cargo, bilge pumping, ballast and stripping and explosion hazards;
pump in order to find leakages through seals, check proper 11. Examining and testing the operation of main an
operation of means of electrical and mechanical remote auxiliary steering arrangements, including their associated
control and installation arrangements, as well as operation of equipment and control systems;
bilge pumping system of cargo pump spaces and check that 12. Confirming that the means of communication
pump foundation has no damages; between the navigation bridge and steering gear compartment
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and the means of indicating the angular position of the rudder 1. Confirming, when appropriate, that the requisite
are operating satisfactorily; arrangements to regain steering capability in the event of the
13. Confirming that with ships having emergency prescribed single failure are being maintained;
steering positions there are means of relaying heading 2. Examining the cargo tank openings, including gaskets,
information and, when appropriate, supply visual compass covers, coamings and screens;
readings to the emergency steering position; 3. Examining the cargo tank pressure / vacuum valves
14. Confirming that the various alarms required for and devices to prevent the passage of flame;
hydraulic power-operated, electric and electro-hydraulic 4. Examining the devices to prevent the passage of flame
steering gears are operating satisfactorily and that the re- on vents to all bunker, oily-ballast an oily-slop tanks and void
charging arrangements for hydraulic power-operated steering spaces, as far as practicable;
gears are being maintained; 5. Examining the cargo tank venting, cargo tank purging
15. Examining the means for the operation fo the main and gas-freeing and other ventilation systems;
an auxiliary machinery essential for propulsion and the safety 6. Examining the cargo, crude oil washing, ballast and
of the ship, including, when applicable, the means of stripping systems both on deck and in the cargo pump rooms
remotely controlling the propulsion machinery from the and the bunker system on deck;
navigating bridge and the arrangements to operate the main 7. Confirming that all electrical equipment in dangerous
and other machinery from a machinery control room; zones is suitable for such locations, is in good condition and
16. Confirming the operation of the ventilation for the is being properly maintained;
machinery spaces; 8. Confirming that potential sources of ignition in or near
17. Confirming that the measures to prevent noise in the cargo pump room are eliminated, such as loose gear,
machinery spaces are effective; combustible materials, etc., that there are no signs of undue
18. Confirming that the engine room telegraph, the leakage and that access ladders are in good condition;
second means of communication between the navigation 9. Examining all pump room bulkheads for signs of oil
bridge and the machinery space and the means of leakage or fractures and, in particular, the sealing
communication with any other positions from which the arrangements of all penetrations of cargo pump room
engines are controlled are operating satisfactorily; bulkheads;
19. Confirming that the engineer’s alarm is clearly 10. Examining, as far as practicable, the cargo, bilge,
audible in the engineer’s accommodation; ballast and stripping pumps for undue gland seal leakage,
20. Examining, as far as practicable, visually and in verification of proper operation of electrical and mechanical
operation, the electrical installations, including the main remote operating and shutdown devices and operation of
source of power and the lighting systems; cargo pump room bilge system, and checking that pump
21. Confirming, as far as practicable, the operation of the foundations are intact;
emergency source(s) of electrical power including their 11. Confirming that the pump room ventilation system is
starting arrangements, the systems supplied and, when operational, ducting intact, dampers are operational and
appropriate, their automatic operation; screens clean;
22. Examining, in general, that the precautions provided 12. Verifying that installed pressure gauges on cargo
against shock, fire and other hazards of electrical origin are discharge lines and level indicator systems are operational;
being maintained; 13. Examining access to bow arrangement;
23. Examining the arrangements for periodically 14. Examining the towing arrangement for tankers of not
unattended machinery spaces and, in particular, the random less than 20,000 tonnes deadweight;
testing of alarm, automatic and shutdown functions; 15. Confirming that the corrosion prevention system
24. Confirming, as far as practicable, that no changes fitted to dedicated ballast water tanks of oil tankers and bulk
have been made in the structural fire protection, examining carriers is maintained;
any manual and automatic fire doors and proving their 16. Examining the emergency lighting in all cargo pump
operation, testing the means of closing the main inlets and rooms of tankers constructed after 1 July 2002;
outlets of all ventilation systems and testing the means of
stopping power ventilation systems from outside the space 3.4 Intermediate survey
served;
25. Confirming that the means of escape from The provisions as indicated in paragraph 3.3 for annual
accommodation, machinery and other spaces are satisfactory; surveys apply and, in addition, the below:
26. Examining the arrangements for gaseous fuel for
domestic purposes; 1. For ships over 5 years of age, an internal examination
27. Examining visually the condition of any expansion of representative spaces used for water ballast;
joints in sea water systems. 2. For ships over 10 years of age, other than ships
engaged in the carriage of dry cargoes only, an internal
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3. For ships over 15 years of age, engaged in the carriage 6. References
of dry cargoes only, an internal examination of selected cargo
spaces; x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea, 1974,
Additional requirements for oil tankers: x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea – Consolidated Edition, 1997,
1. Should there be any doubt as to its condition when x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
examining the various piping systems, the piping may be Sea – Consolidated Edition, 2001,
required to be pressure tested, gauged or both. Particular x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
attention is to be paid to repairs such as welded doublers; Sea – Consolidated Edition, 2004 (up to Resolution
2. For ships over ten years of age an internal MSC.134(76)).
examination of selected cargo spaces; x International Code for Fire Safety Systems.
3. Testing the insulation resistance of electrical circuits x Resolution A.948(23): Revised Survey Guidelines
in dangerous zones such as cargo pump rooms and areas under the Harmonized System of Survey and
adjacent to cargo tanks but in cases where a proper record of Certification.
testing is maintained consideration should be given to
x Resolutions of Maritime Safety Committee Nos:
accepting recent readings.
145(77), 151(78), 157(78), 168(79), 169(79),
170(79), 171(79), 194(80), 204(81), 216(82), 217
4. Certification (82).
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal x Assembly Resolutions A.744(18) – Guidelines on
survey, a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate form the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during
7154-1H or 7154-1H/PMA is to be issued by the surveyor, surveys of bulk carrier and oil tankers, as amended
with validity up to five (5) months. up to Resolution MSC.197(80) (by resolutions:
Resolution 2 of SOLAS/CONF.4/25, MSC.49(66),
4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the MSC.105(73), MSC.108(73), MSC.125(75),
Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of MSC.144(77), MSC.197(80).
the survey reports and of the associated documentation.

4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual, or of the

intermediate (or of the bottom inspection as necessary)
survey, the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate is to
be endorsed accordingly by the attending surveyor.

4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting

after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.

5. Reports

5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

survey report form 1215225 – J.

5.2 For bottom inspection the surveyor is to submit to Head

Office in addition the survey report form 1215225 – C.

5.3 For bulk carriers and fro all tankers the surveyor is to
submit to Head Office in addition the following survey
reports, as necessary:
x Form 1215225 – EN
x Form 1215225 – EN1
x Form 1215225 – EN2
x Form 1215225 – EN3

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SECTION 4 3. Examining the design of the survival craft and
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment rescue boats, including their equipment, launching and
recovery appliances and embarkation and launching
1 Introduction arrangements;
4. Examining the plans for the lighting of the muster
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify and embarkation stations and the alleyways, stairways and
compliance with the applicable requirements of Chapters II-2, exits giving access to the muster and embarkation stations,
III and V of the International Convention for the Safety of including the supply from the emergency source of power;
Life at Sea 1974, as amended. 5. Examining the plans for the positioning of, and the
specification for, the navigation lights, shapes and sound
1.1 Surveyors conducting Cargo Ship Safety signalling equipment;
Construction Surveys are to be familiar with the applicable
provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Additional requirements for oil tankers:
Life at Sea 1974 as amended.
1. Examining the plans for the cargo tank protection,
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in 2. Examining the plans for protection of the pump rooms.
service and the Cargo Ship safety Equipment Certificate is
issued for the first time. 3.2 Renewal Survey

1.3 For ships in service the existing certificate is to be 3.2.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board:
reviewed to establish the category of the survey due as
follows: 1. Confirming that the fire control plans are
(a) Renewal Surveys will be required every 5 years and permanently exhibited or, alternatively, emergency booklets
before the Certificate in force has expired. have been provided and that a duplicate of the plans or the
(b) Four Annual Survey are required during the duration of emergency booklet are available in a prominently marked
the Certificate’s validity and one Periodical Survey is enclosure external to the ship’s deckhouse;
required. 2. Confirming that maintenance plans have been
(c) Annual surveys are to be held within 3 months before provided;
and 3 months after the due date. 3. Confirming that the training manuals an the fire
(d) Periodical Surveys are to be held within three (3) months safety operational booklets have been provided;
before or after the second or the third anniversary date of 4. Confirming, where appropriate, that the ship is
the Safety Construction certificate. provided with a document indicating compliance with the
special requirement for carrying dangerous goods;
2. Application 5. Confirming that emergency instructions are
available for each person on board, that the muster list is
The present requirements apply to ships engaged in posted in conspicuous places and they are in a language
international voyages of 500 gross tonnage and upwards understood by the persons on board;
However, they do not apply to: (a) ships of war and 6. Confirming that the training manual and training
troopships, (b) ships not propelled by mechanical means, (c) aids for the life-saving appliances have been provided;
wooden ships of primitive built, (d) pleasure yachts not 7. Confirming that the instructions for on board
engaged in trade, (e) fishing vessels. maintenance of the life-saving appliances have been
provided;
3 Scope of surveys 8. Confirming that a table or curve of residual
deviations for the magnetic compass has been provided, and
3.1 Initial Survey that a diagram of the radar installations shadow sectors is
displayed;
3.1.1 The scope of the initial survey is indicated in 9. Checking that operational and, where appropriate,
paragraph 3.2 for renewal survey. maintenance manuals for all navigational equipment are
provided;
3.1.2 Initial survey includes examination of plans and 10. Checking that the charts and nautical publications
designs which should consist of: necessary for the intended voyage are available and have been
updated;
1. Examining the plans for the fire-extinguishing 11. Checking that the International Code of Signals is
arrangements in the machinery spaces, accommodation available;
spaces and cargo spaces; 12. Checking that records of navigational activities
2. Examining the arrangements for remote closing of have been maintained;
valves for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils;

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13. Checking that the life-saving signals to be used by
ships, aircraft or persons in distress are available;
Additional requirements for oil tankers:
1. Confirming, when appropriate, that the instruction
manuals for the inert gas system have been provided.
3.2.2 The renewal survey consists of:
1. Examining the fire pumps an fire main and the
disposition of the hydrants, hoses and nozzles and the
international shore connection and checking that each fire
pump, including the emergency fire pump, can be operated
separately so that two jets of water are produced
simultaneously from different hydrants at any part of the ship
whilst the required pressure is maintained in the fire main;
2. Examining the provision and disposition of the fire
extinguishers;
3. Examining the fire fighters’ outfits and emergency
escape breathing devices – EEBDs.
4. Checking the operational
maintenance of fire-fighting systems;
5. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the
machinery, cargo, vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces,
as appropriate, and confirming that the installation tests have
been satisfactorily completed and that its means of operation
are clearly marked;
6. Examining the fire-extinguishing and special
arrangements in the machinery spaces and confirming, as far
as practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the remote
means of control provided for the opening and closing of the
skylights, the release of smoke, the closure of the funnel and
ventilation openings, the closure of power operated and other
doors, the stopping of ventilation and boiler forced and
induced draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and other
pumps that discharge flammable liquids;
7. Examining any fire detection and alarm system and
any automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system
and confirming that installation tests have been satisfactorily
completed;
8. Examining the fire-extinguishing system for spaces
containing paint and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat
cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces and
confirming that installation tests have been satisfactorily
completed and that its means of operation are clearly marked;
9. Examining the arrangements for remote closing of
valves for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils
and confirming, as far as practicable and as appropriate, the
operation of the remote means of closing the valves on the
tanks that contain oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable
oils;
10. Examining the fire protection arrangements in
cargo vehicle and ro-ro spaces and confirming, as far as
practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the means for
closing the various openings;
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11. Examining, when appropriate, the special
arrangements for carrying dangerous goods, including
checking the electrical equipment and wiring, the ventilation,
the provision of protective clothing and portable appliances
and the testing of the water supply, bilge pumping and any
water spray system;
12. Checking the provision and disposition of the
survival craft, where applicable, marine evacuation systems
and rescue boats;
13. Examining each survival craft, including its
equipment;
14. Examining the embarkation arrangements for each
survival craft and the testing of each launching appliance,
including overload tests, tests to establish the lowering speed
and the lowering of each survival craft to the water with the
ship at its lightest sea-going draught, and, where applicable,
launching underway at 5 knots, checking the recovery of each
lifeboat;
15. Examining the embarkation arrangements for each
marine evacuation device, where applicable, and the
launching arrangements, including inspection for lack of side
readiness and shell opening between the embarkation station and waterline,
review of distance to the propeller and other life-saving
appliances and ensuring that the stowed position is protected
from heavy weather damage, as much as practicable;
16. Examining each rescue boat, including its
equipment;
17. Examining the embarkation and recovery
arrangements for each rescue boat and testing each launching
and recovery appliance, including overload tests, tests to
establish the lowering and recovery speeds and ensuring that
each rescue boat can be lowered to the water and recovered
with the ship at its lightest sea-going draught, launching
underway at 5 knots;
18. Testing the engine of the rescue boat(s) and of each
lifeboat, when so fitted, start satisfactorily and operate both
ahead and astern;
19. Confirming that there are posters or signs in the
vicinity of survival craft and their launching stations and
containers, brackets, racks and other similar stowage
locations for life-saving equipment;
20. Examining the provision and stowage and checking
the operation of portable on board communications
equipment, if provided, and two-way VHF radiotelephone
apparatus and radar transponders;
21. Examining the provision and stowage of the
distress flares and the line-throwing appliance, checking the
provision and operation of fixed on board communications
equipment, if provided, and testing the means of operation of
the general alarm system;
22. Examining the provision, disposition and stowage
of the lifebuoys, including those fitted with self-igniting
lights, self-activating smoke signals and buoyant lines,
lifejackets, immersion suits;
23. Checking the lighting of the muster and
embarkation stations and the alleyways, stairways and exits
giving access to the muster and embarkation stations,
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including when supplied from the emergency source of
power;
24. Examining the provision and positioning and
checking the operation of, as appropriate, the navigation
lights, shapes and sound signalling equipment;
25. Checking that the minimum safe distances from the
steering and standard magnetic compasses for all electrical
equipment are complied with;
26. Checking the electromagnetic compatibility of
electrical and electronic equipment on or in the vicinity of the
bridge;
27. Checking, as appropriate, the provisions and
operation of the ship bourn navigational systems equipment;
Additional requirements for oil tankers:
1. Checking the deck foam system, including the
supplies of foam concentrate, and testing that the minimum
number of jets of water at the required pressure in the fire
main is obtained;
2. Examining the inert gas system;
3. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the
cargo pump room, confirming that the installation tests have
been satisfactorily completed and that its means of operation
are clearly marked and, when appropriate, checking the
operation of the remote means for closing the various
openings;
4. Examining the protection of the cargo pump-rooms
and confirming that the installation tests have been
satisfactorily completed;
3.3 Annual Survey
3.3.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board
of documentation mentioned in paragraph 3.2.1.
3.3.2 The annual survey consists of:
1. Examination of fire pumps, fire main, hydrants,
hoses and nozzles and the international shore connection and
checking that each fire pump, including the emergency fire
pump, can be operated separately so that two jets of water are
produced simultaneously from different hydrants at any part
of the ship whilst the required pressure is maintained in the
fire main;
2. Checking the provision and randomly examining
the condition of the portable and non-portable fire
extinguishers;
3. Confirming that the fire fighters’ outfits and
emergency escape breathing devices – EEBDs – are complete
and in good condition and that the cylinders, including th
spare cylinders, of any required self-contained breathing
apparatus are suitable charged;
4. Checking the operational
maintenance of fire-fighting systems;
5. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the
machinery, cargo, vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces,
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as appropriate, and confirming that its means of operation is
clearly marked;
6. Examining the fire-extinguishing and special
arrangements in the machinery spaces an confirming, as far as
practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the remote
means of control provided for the opening and closing of the
skylights, the release of smoke, the closure of the funnel and
ventilation openings, the closure of power operated and other
doors, the stopping of ventilation and boiler forced and
induced draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and other
pumps that discharge flammable liquids;
7. Examining, as far as possible, and testing, as
feasible, any fire detection and alarm system;
8. Examining the fire-extinguishing systems for
spaces containing paint and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat
cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces;
9. Examining the arrangements for remote closing of
valves for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils
and confirming, as far as practicable and as appropriate, the
operation of the remote means of closing the valves on the
tanks that contain oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable
oils;
10. Examining and testing of the general emergency
alarm system;
11. Examining the fire protection arrangements in
cargo, vehicle and ro-ro spaces and confirming, as far as
practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the means of
control provided for closing the various openings;
12. Examining, when appropriate, the special
arrangements for carrying dangerous goods, including
checking the electrical equipment and writing, the ventilation,
the provision of protective clothing and portable appliances
and the testing of the water supply, bilge pumping and any
water spray system;
13. Checking that emergency instructions are available
for each person on board and that copies of the suitably
updated muster list are posted in conspicuous places and that
they are in a language understood by all persons on board and
confirming that there are posters or sighs in the vicinity of
survival craft and their launching stations;
14. Examining each survival craft, including its
equipment and, when fitted, the on-load release and
hydrostatic lock and, for inflatable liferafts, the hydrostatic
release unit and float-free arrangements. Checking that the
hand-held flares are not out of date;
15. Checking that the falls used in launching have been
turned end for end in the previous 30 months and renewed in
the past 5 years or have been subject to periodic inspection
and been renewed within 4 years;
16. Examining the embarkation arrangements and
launching appliances for each survival craft. Each lifeboat
should be lowered to the embarkation position or, if the
stowage position is the embarkation position, lowered a short
readiness and distance and, if practicable, one of the survival craft should be
lowered to the water. The operation of the launching
appliances for davit-lunched liferafs should be demonstrated;
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17. Examining each rescue boat, including its 6. Checking protection of cargo pump room;
equipment;
18. Confirming that there are posters or signs in the 3.4 Periodical survey
vicinity of the survival craft, their launching stations and
containers, brackets, racks and other similar stowage The provisions as indicated in paragraph 3.3 for annual
locations for life-saving equipment; surveys apply and in addition the below:
19. Examining the embarkation and recovery 1. Confirming during the examination of the fixed
arrangements for each rescue boat. If practicable, the rescue fire-fighting system for the machinery, cargo, vehicle, special
boat(s) should be lowered to the water and its recovery category and ro-ro spaces that, as appropriate, any foam
demonstrated; compounds and the CO2 capacity have been checked and that
20. Testing that the engine of the rescue boat(s) and of the distribution pipework has been proved clear;
each lifeboat, when so fitted, start satisfactorily and operate 2. Testing the operation of the remote means of
both ahead and astern; control provided for the opening and closing of the skylights,
21. Examining and checking the operation of two-way the release of smoke, the closure of the funnel and ventilation
VHF radiotelephone apparatus and radar transponders; openings, the closure of power operated and other doors, the
22. Examining the line-throwing appliance and stopping of ventilation and boiler forced and induced draft
checking that its rockets and the ship’s distress signals are not fans and the stopping of oil fuel and other pumps that
out of date, and examining and checking the operation of on discharge flammable liquids;
board communications equipment and the general emergency 3. Testing any fire detection and alarm system;
alarm system; 4. Testing, as feasible, the fire-extinguishing system
23. Examining the provision, disposition, stowage and for spaces containing paint and/or flammable liquids and
the condition of the: lifebuoys, including those fitted with deep-fat cooking equipment in accommodation and service
self-igniting lights, self-activating smoke signals and buoyant spaces;
lines, lifejackets and their whistles and lights, immersion 5. Testing the remote closing of valves for oil fuel,
suits, anti-exposure suits and thermal protective aids and that lubricating oil and other flammable oils and the operation of
their associated batteries are not out of date; the remote means of closing the valves on the tanks that
24. Checking the lighting of the muster and contain oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils;
embarkation stations and the alleyways, stairways and exits 6. Testing the operation of the means of control
giving access to the muster and embarkation stations, provided for closing the various openings for the cargo,
including when supplied from the emergency source of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces;
power; 7. Testing, as feasible, the helicopter facilities;
25. Checking that the required navigation lights,
shapes and sound signalling equipment are in order; Additional requirements for oil tankers:
26. Checking that the International Code of Signals is
available; 1. Confirming during the examination of the fixed
27. Checking the provision and specification of the fire-fighting system for the cargo pump rooms that, as
voyage data recorder, where fitted; appropriate, any foam compounds have been checked and that
28. Checking the provision and specification of the the distribution pipework has been proved clear and checking
pilot ladders and hoists/pilot transfer arrangements; the operation of the remote means for closing the various
openings;
Additional requirements for oil tankers:
4. Certification
1. Checking the deck foam system, including the
supplies of foam concentrate and testing that the minimum 4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
number of jets of water at the required pressure in the fire survey, a Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate form
main is obtained when the system is in operation; 7154-4H or 7154-4H/PMA (and a record of equipment for the
2. Examining the inert gas system; Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate – Form E) is to be
3. Checking, when practicable, the proper operation issued by the surveyor, with validity up to five (5) months.
of the inert gas system on completion of the checks listed
above; 4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
4. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
cargo pump rooms, and confirming, as far as practicable and the survey reports and of the associated documentation.
when appropriate, the operation of the remote means for 4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual, or the
closing the various openings; periodical survey, the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment
5. Checking condition and operation of water spray Certificate is to be endorsed accordingly by the attending
and air supply systems that are in totally enclosed lifeboats surveyor.
and have self-contained air support systems;
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4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.

5. Reports

5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

survey report form 1215225 – M.

5.2 For initial survey, or for the first renewal survey that is
to be carried out by INSB / ISSUE 2009 REV.:00
AMEND.:00 the surveyor is to submit to Head Office in
addition the survey report form 1215225 – L.

6. References

x International Convention for the Safety of Life at

Sea, 1974,
x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea – Consolidated Edition, 1997,
x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea – Consolidated Edition, 2001,
x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea – Consolidated Edition, 2004 (up to Resolution
MSC.134(76)).
x Convention on the International Regulations for
Prevention Collision at Sea, 1972
x International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FFS
Code)
x International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA
Code)
x Resolution A.948(23): Revised Survey Guidelines
under the Harmonized System of Survey and
Certification.
x Resolution of Maritime Safety Committee Nos:
142(77), 152(78), 154(78), 170(79), 171(79),
202(81), 216(82), 217(82), 218(82), 227(82).

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ensuring the availability of the functional requirements,
establishing which is the “basic equipment”;
SECTION 5 3. Confirming all SOLAS equipment complies with
Cargo Ship Safety Radio appropriate performance standards not inferior to those
adopted by IMO;
4. Examining the plans for the provision and
1 Introduction positioning of the radio installation including sources of
energy and antennas;
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify 5. Examining the plans for the provisions and
compliance with the requirements of Chapter IV of the positioning of the radio life-saving appliances.
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974.
3.2 Renewal Survey
1.1 Surveyors involved in the monitoring of Safety Radio
Surveys, and radio surveyors in accordance with procedures, 3.2.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board:
are to be familiar with the applicable provisions of Chapter
IV of the SOLAS 1974, as amended. 1. Checking for a valid radio licence issued by the
flag Administration;
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in 2. Checking the radio operator’s certificates of
service and the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate is issued competence;
for the first time. 3. Checking the radio record (log);
4. Checking the carriage of up-to-date ITU
1.3 For the ships in service the existing certificate is to be publications;
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows: 5. Checking the carriage of operating manuals for all
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 5 years and before equipment;
the certificate in force has expired. 6. Checking the carriage of service manuals for all
(b) Four Periodical surveys are required during the duration equipment when at-sea maintenance is the declared option.
of the Certificate’s validity.
(c) Periodical surveys are to be held within 3 months before 3.2.2 The renewal survey consists of:
the 3 months after the due date.
1. Examining the position, physical and
2. Application electromagnetic protection and illumination of each radio
installation;
The present requirements apply to ships engaged in 2. Confirming the provision of equipment for the
international voyages of 300 gross tonnage and upwards. radio installation with due regard to the declared sea areas in
However, they do not apply to: (a) ships of war and which the ship will trade and the declared means of
troopships, (b) ships not propelled by mechanical means, (c) maintaining availability of functional requirements;
wooden ships of primitive built, (d) pleasure yachts not 3. Confirming the ability to initiate the transmission
engaged in trade, (e) fishing vessels. of ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least two separate and
independent means, each using a different radio-
3. Scope of surveys communication service, from the position from which the
ship is normally navigated;
3.1 Initial survey 4. Examining all antennas, including:
4.1 Visually checking all antennas, including
3.1.1 The scope of the initial survey is indicated in INMARSAT antennas, and feeders for satisfactory siting and
paragraph 3.2 for renewal survey. absence of defects;
4.2 Checking insulation and safety of all antennas;
3.1.2 Initial survey includes examination of plans and 5. Examining the reserve source of energy, including;
designs which should consist of: 5.1 Checking there is sufficient capacity to operate the
basic or duplicated equipment for 1 hour or 6 hours, as
1. Establishing the sea areas declared for operation, appropriate;
the equipment installed to fulfil the functional requirements 5.2 And if the reserve source of energy is a battery:
for the sea areas of operation, the methods adopted to ensure 5.2.1 Checking its siting and installation;
the availability of the functional requirements and the 5.2.2 Where appropriate, checking its condition by
arrangements for supply of an emergency source of energy (if specific gravity measurement or voltage measurement;
any); 5.2.3 With the battery off charge, and the maximum
2. Establish which radio equipment is to be surveyed required radio installation load connected to the reserve
and, if duplication of equipment is used as a means of
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source of energy, checking the battery voltage and discharge 10. Examining the MF/HF DSC controller(s),
current; including:
5.2.4 Checking that the charger(s) are capable of re- 10.1 Checking that the equipment operates from the
charging the reserve battery within 10 hours; main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy;
5.2.5 Checking that information of ship’s position is 10.2 Confirming that the correct Maritime Mobile
provided continuously and automatically to all two-way Service Identity is programmed in the equipment;
communication equipment; 10.3 Checking the off-air self-test programme;
6. Examining the VHF transceiver(s), including: 10.4 Checking operation by means of a test call on MF
6.1 Checking for operation on channels 6, 13 and 16; and/or HF to a coast radiostation if the rules of the birth
6.2 Checking frequency tolerance, transmission line permit the use of MF/HF transmissions;
quality and radio frequency power output; 10.5 Checking the audibility of the MF/HF DSC alarm;
6.3 Checking for correct operation of all controls 11. Examining the MF/HF DSC watch receiver(s),
including priority of control units; including;
6.4 Checking that the equipment operates from the 11.1 Confirming that only distress and safety DSC
main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy; frequencies are being monitored;
6.5 Checking the operation of the VHF control unit(s) 11.2 Checking that a continuous watch is being
or portable VHF equipment provided for navigation safety; maintained whilst keying MF/HF radio transmitters;
6.6 Checking for correct operation by on-air contact 11.3 Checking for correct operation by means of a test
with a coast station or other ship; call from a coast station or other ship;
7. Examining the VHF DSC controller and channel 12. Examining the radiotelephone distress frequency
70 DSC watch receiver, including: watch receiver;
7.1 Performing an off-air check confirming the correct 12.1 Checking the mute/demute function;
Maritime Mobile Service Identity is programmed in the 12.2 Checking the audibility of the loudspeaker;
equipment; 12.3 Checking the audibility of the loudspeaker;
7.2 Checking for correct transmission by means of a 13. Examining the INMARSAT Ship Earth Station(s),
routine or test call to a coast station, other ship, on board including:
duplicate equipment or special test equipment; 13.1 Checking that the equipment operates from the
7.3 Checking for correct reception by means of a main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy,
routine or test call from a coast station, other ship, on board and that where an uninterrupted supply of information from
duplicate equipment or special test equipment; the ship’s navigational or other equipment is required
7.4 Checking the audibility of the VHF/DSC alarm; ensuring such information remains available in the event of
7.5 Checking that the equipment operates from the failure of the ship’s main or emergency source of electrical
main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy; powereg;
8. Examining the MF/HF radiotelephone equipment, 13.2 Checking the distress function by means of an
including: approved test procedure where possible;
8.1 Checking that the equipment operates from the 13.3 Checking for correct operation by inspection of
main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy; recent hard copy or by test call;
8.2 Checking the antenna tuning in all appropriate 14. If appropriate, examining the NAVTEX equipment
bands; including:
8.3 Checking the equipment is within frequency 14.1 Checking for correct operation by monitoring
tolerance on all appropriate bands; incoming messages or inspecting recent hard copy;
8.4 Checking for correct operation by contact with a 14.2 Running the self-test programme if provided;
coast station and/or measuring transmission line quality and 15. Examining the Enhanced Group Call equipment
radio frequency output; including:
8.5 Checking receiver performance by monitoring 15.1 Checking for correct operation and area by
known stations on all appropriate bands; monitoring incoming messages or by inspecting recent hard
8.6 If control units are provided outside the navigating copy;
bridge, checking the control unit on the bridge has first 15.2 Running the self-test programme if provided;
priority for the purpose of initiating distress alerts; 16. If appropriate, examining the radio equipment for
9. Examining the HF radiotelex equipment, including: receipt of maritime safety information by HF NBDP
9.1 Checking that the equipment operates from the including:
main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy; 16.1 Checking for correct operation by monitoring
9.2 Confirming that the correct selective calling incoming messages or inspecting recent hard copy;
number is programmed in the equipment; 16.2 Running the self-test programme if provided;
9.3 Checking correct operation by inspection of recent 17. Examining the 406 MHz satellite EPIRB,
hard copy or by a test with a coast radio station; including:

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17.1 Checking position and mounting for float free 4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
operation; Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
17.2 Carrying out visual inspection for defects; the survey reports and of the associated documentation.
17.3 Carrying out the self-test routine;
17.4 Checking that the EPIRB ID is clearly marked on 4.3 On satisfactory completion of the periodical survey, the
the outside of the equipment and, where possible, decoding Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate is to be endorsed
the EPIRB identity number confirming it is correct; accordingly by the attending surveyor.
17.5 Checking the battery expiry date;
17.6 If provided, checking the hydrostatic release and its 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
expiry date; after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
17.7 Checking the emission on operational frequencies, with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
coding and registration on the 406 MHz signal without
transmission of a distress call to the satellite; 5. Reports
17.8 Checking that the EPIRB has been subject to
maintenance at intervals not exceeding five years at an The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
approved shore-based maintenance facility; survey report forms: 1215225 – GM and 1215225 – O2.
17.9 If possible, checking the emission on operational
frequencies, coding and registration on the 121.5 MHz 6. References
homing signal without transmission of a distress call to the
satellite; x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
18. Examining the INMARSAT 1.6 GHz satellite Sea, 1974,
EPIRB; x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
19. Examining the VHF DSC EPIRB; Sea – Consolidated Edition, 1997,
20. Examining the two-way VHF radiotelephone x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
apparatus, including: Sea – Consolidated Edition, 2001,
20.1 Checking for correct operation on Channel 16 and x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
one other by testing with another fixed or portable VHF Sea – Consolidated Edition, 2004 (up to Resolution
installation; MSC.134(76)).
20.2 Checking the battery charging arrangements where x Resolution A.948(23): Revised Survey Guidelines
re-chargeable batteries are used; under the Harmonized System of Survey and
20.3 Checking the expiry date of primary batteries Certification.
where used; x Resolution of Maritime Safety Committee No:
20.4 Where appropriate, checking any fixed installation 171(79).
provided in a survival craft;
21. Examining the radar transponder(s), including:
21.1 Checking the position and mounting;
21.2 Monitoring response on ship’s 9 GHz radar;
21.3 Checking the battery expiry date;
22. Examining the test equipment and spares carried to
ensure carriage is adequate in accordance with the sea areas in
which the ship trades and the declared options for maintaining
availability of the functional requirements.

3.3 Periodical survey

The scope of periodical survey is indicated in paragraph 3.2

for renewal survey.

4. Certification
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
survey, a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate form 7154-2H
or 7154-2H/PMA (and a record of equipment for the Cargo
Ship Safety Radio Certificate – Form R) is to be issued by the
surveyor, with validity up to five (5) months.

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SECTION 6 2. Examining the ballasting arrangements;
Passenger Ship Safety 3. Examining the arrangements of the bulkheads, their
construction and the openings therein, including the
disposition and means of operation of the watertight doors;
1 Introduction 4. Examining the arrangement of the double bottoms;
5. Examining the arrangements for the openings in the
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify shell plating below the margin line, the construction of the
compliance with the applicable requirements of Chapters II-1, watertight doors, sidescuttles, watertight decks, trunks, etc.,
II-2, III, IV and V of the International Convention for the and the watertight integrity above the margin line;
Safety of Life at Sea 1974, as amended. 6. Examining the plans for the bilge pumping;
7. Examining, when appropriate, the means of
1.1 Surveyors conducting Passenger Ship Safety surveys are indicating the status of any bow doors and the leakage there
to be familiar with the applicable provisions of the from;
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974, 8. Examining the plans for the machinery installation;
as amended. 9. Examining the plans for the electrical installation;
10. Checking, when appropriate, the provision of
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in supplementary emergency lighting;
service and the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate is issued for 11. Examining the plans for the fire extinguishing and
the first time. special arrangements in the machinery and accommodation
spaces;
1.3 Renewal surveys are required every 12 months and 12. Examining the arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating
before the certificate in force has expired. oil and other flammable oils;
13. Examining the plans for the structural fire protection,
1.4 Where major modifications to the ship’s structure, including the means of escape;
engineering systems, or new installations of structural fire 14. Examining the plans for the protection of special
protection are carried out, plans are to be submitted for category spaces and other cargo spaces;
approval before the work is commenced. 15. Examining the plans for the fixed fire detection and
alarm system, the crew alarm and the public address system
2. Application or other effective means of communication;
16. Examining the plans for the special arrangements for
The present requirements apply to passenger ships engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods, when appropriate, including
international voyages, to which the SOLAS requirements water supplies, electrical equipment and wiring, fire
apply. detection, bilge pumping and personnel protection;
17. Examining the provision and disposition of the
3. Scope of surveys survival craft and rescue boats and the arrangements for
mustering passengers;
3.1 Initial survey 18. Examining the design of the survival craft, rescue
boats, including their equipment, launching and recovery
3.1.1 The scope of the initial survey is indicated in appliances and embarkation and launching arrangements;
paragraph 3.2 for renewal survey and it is carried out in 19. Examining the plans for the lighting of the muster
accordance with the approved documentation indicated in and embarkation stations and the alleyways, stairways and
paragraph 3.1.3. exits giving access to the muster and embarkation stations,
including the supply from the emergency source of power;
3.1.2 Additional requirements of the initial survey are 20. Examining the plans for the positioning of, and the
indicated herebelow: specification for, the navigation lights, shapes and sound
signalling equipment;
.1 Conducting an inclining test, 21. Establishing the sea areas declared for operation, the
.2 Confirming by a hose or flooding test the water- equipment installed to fulfil the functional requirements for
tightness of watertight decks and trunks, tunnels and the sea areas of operation, the methods adopted to ensure the
ventilators; availability of the functional requirements and the
arrangements for supply of an emergency source of energy (if
3.1.3 Initial survey includes examination of plans and any);
designs which should consist of: 22. Establishing which radio equipment is to be
surveyed and, if duplication of equipment is used as a means
1. Examining the subdivision and stability; of ensuring the availability of the functional requirements,
establishing which is the “basic equipment” and which the
“duplicated equipment’;

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23. Confirming all SOLAS equipment complies with 14. Confirming that a list showing the operational
appropriate performance standards not inferior to those limitations imposed to the ship is kept on board;
adopted by IMO; 15. Checking that the life-saving signals to be used by
24. Examining the plans for the provision and ships, aircraft or person in distress;
positioning of the radio installation including sources of 16. Checking the carriage of operating manuals for all
energy and antennas; equipment;
25. Examining the plans for the provision and 17. Checking the carriage of service manuals for all
positioning of the radio life-saving appliances; equipment when at-sea maintenance is the declared option;
26. If applicable, checking that a list of all limitations on 18. Checking for a valid radio licence issued by the
the operation of a passenger ship is kept on board and kept flag Administration;
updated. 19. Checking the radio operators’ certificate of
competence;
3.2 Renewal survey 20. Checking the emission on operational frequencies,
condign and registration on the 406 MHz signal without
3.2.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board: transmission of a distress call to the satellite;
21. Checking the radio log;
1. Confirming that the stability information and 22. Checking the carriage of up-to-date ITU
damage control plans have been provided; publications;
2. Confirming that the manoeuvring booklet has been 23. Checking that the EPIRB has been subject to
provided and that the manoeuvring information has been maintenance at intervals not exceeding five years at an
displayed on the navigating bridge; approved shore-based maintenance facility;
3. Confirming that the fire control plans are
permanently exhibited or, alternatively emergency booklets 3.2.2 The renewal survey consists of:
have been provided to each officer and that a duplicate of the
plans or the emergency booklet are available in a prominently 1. Examining the outside of the ship’s bottom,
marked enclosure external to the ship’s deckhouse. The fire including the bottom and bow plating, keel, bilge keels, stem,
control plan is in the language required by the stem frame, the rudder, sea chests and strainers;
Administration; 2. Confirming the arrangements for the subdivision,
4. Confirming that the maintenance plans have been including the ship’s stability in the damaged condition, and
provided; checking the subdivision load lines;
5. Confirming that the training manuals and the fire 3. Checking the ballast arrangements;
safety operational booklets have been provided; 4. Confirming the arrangement of the bulkheads, their
6. Confirming, when appropriate, that the ship is construction and the openings therein, confirming that the
provided with a document indicating compliance with the collision bulkhead is watertight up to the freeboard deck, that
special requirements for carrying dangerous goods; the valves fitted on the pipes piercing the collision bulkhead
7. Confirming that emergency instructions are are operable from above the freeboard deck and that there are
available for each person on board, that the muster list is no doors, manholes, ventilation ducts or any other openings,
posted in conspicuous places and they are in a language confirming that the other bulkheads, as required for the ship’s
understood by the persons on board; subdivision, are watertight up to the bulkhead deck and
8. Confirming that the training manual for the life- confirming the construction of the watertight doors and that
saving appliances has been provided; they have been tested;
9. Confirming that the checklist and instructions for 5. Confirming that the watertight integrity has been
MES, if provided, and on board maintenance of the life- maintained where pipes, scuppers, etc., pass through sub-
saving appliances have been provided; division watertight bulkheads;
10. Confirming that a table or curve of residual 6. Confirming that a diagram is provided on the
deviations for the magnetic compass have been provided, and navigating bridge showing the location of the watertight
that a diagram of the radar installations shadow sectors is doors together with indicators showing whether the doors are
displayed. open or closed and confirming that the watertight doors and
11. Checking that operational and, where appropriate, their means of operation have been installed in accordance
maintenance manuals for all navigational equipment are with the approved plans;
provided; 7. Testing the operation of the watertight doors both
12. Checking that the charts and nautical publications from the navigating bridge in the event of an emergency and
necessary for the intended voyage are available and have been locally at the door itself and, in particular that:
up-dated;
13. Checking that the International Code of Signals is 7.1 They are operable locally from each side of the
available where the ship is required to carry a radio bulkhead;
installation;
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7.2. Provided with devices giving an indication of 21. Confirming that the boilers, all parts of the
whether the door is open or closed at all remote operating machinery, all steam, hydraulic, pneumatic and other systems
positions; and their associated fittings which are under internal pressure
7.3 Provided with an audible alarm that is distinct from have been subjected to the appropriate tests;
any other alarm in the area and, when appropriate, an 22. Confirming that means is provided to ensure that
intermittent visual signal; the safe speed is not exceeded where there is the risk of
7.4 Control handles are provided on each side of the machinery overspeeding;
bulkhead so that a person may hold both handles in the open 23. Confirming that, where practicable, means are
position an pass safety through the watertight door without provided to protect against overpressure in the parts of main,
accidentally setting the power closing mechanism into auxiliary and other machinery that are subject to internal
operation; pressure an may be subject to dangerous overpressure;
8. Confirming that the watertight doors and their 24. Confirming that, when required, crankcase
indicating devices are operable in the event of a failure of the explosion relief devices are fitted to internal combustion
main and emergency sources of power; engines and that they are arranged so as to minimise the
9. Checking, when appropriate, any watertight doors, possibility of injury to personnel;
that are not required to be closed remotely, fitted in watertight 25. Confirming that the main turbine propulsion
bulkheads dividing “tween deck spaces and confirming that a machinery and, where applicable, main internal combustion
notice is affixed concerning their closure; propulsion machinery and auxiliary machinery are provided
10. Confirming that a notice is affixed to any portable with automatic shut-off arrangements in case of failures, such
plates on bulkheads in machinery spaces concerning their as lubricating oil supply failure, which could rapidly lead to a
closure and, if appropriate, testing any power operated complete breakdown, serious damage or explosion;
watertight door fitted in lieu; 26. Confirming and recording the ability of the
11. Confirming the arrangements for closing machinery to reverse the direction of the thrust of the
sidescuttles and their deadlights, also scuppers, sanitary propeller in sufficient time and to bring the ship to rest within
discharges and similar openings and other inlets and a reasonable distance, including the effectiveness of any
discharges in the shell plating below the margin line; supplementary means of manoeuvring or stopping the ship;
12. Confirming that the valves for closing the main and 27. Confirming that the main and auxiliary steering
auxiliary sea inlets and discharges in the machinery spaces gear are so arranged that the failure of one of them does not
are readily accessible and indicators showing the status of the render the other inoperative;
valves are provided; 28. Confirming that, where appropriate, essential
13. Confirming that gangway, cargo and coaling ports components of the steering gear are permanently lubricated or
fitted below the margin line may be effectively closed and provided with lubrication fittings;
that the inboard end of any ash or rubbish chutes are fitted 29. Confirming that relief valves are fitted to any part
with an effective cover; of a steering gear hydraulic system which can be isolated an
14. Confirming the arrangements to maintain the in which pressure can be generated from the power source or
watertight integrity above the margin line; from external forces and that these relief valves are set to a
15. Confirming the arrangements for the bilge pressure not exceeding the design pressure.
pumping and that each bilge pump and the bilge pumping 30. Confirming that the main steering gear is capable
system provided for each watertight compartment is working of steering the ship at maximum ahead service speed and is
efficiently; capable of putting the rudder over from 35 degrees on one
16. Confirming that the drainage system of enclosed side to 35 degrees on the other side with the ship at its deepest
cargo spaces situated on the freeboard deck is working seagoing draught and running ahead at maximum ahead
efficiently; service speed and, under the same conditions, from 35
17. Checking, when appropriate, the means of degrees on either side to 30 degrees on the other side in not
indicating the status of any bow doors and any leakage there- more than 28 seconds;
from; 31. Confirming that the auxiliary steering gear is
18. Confirming that the machinery, boilers and other capable of steering the ship at navigable speed and of being
pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings are brought speedily into action in an emergency and that it is
installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger capable of putting the rudder over from 15 degrees on one
to persons on board, due regard being given to moving parts, side to 15 degrees on the other side in not more than 60
hot surfaces and other hazards; seconds with the ship at its deepest seagoing draught and
19. Confirming that the normal operation of the running ahead at one half of the maximum ahead service
propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even speed or 7 knots, whichever is the greater;
though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative; 32. Confirming that the main or auxiliary steering gear
20. Confirming that means are provided so that the power units restart automatically when power is restored after
machinery can be brought into operation from the dead ship a power failure, that they are capable of being brought into
condition without external aid; operation from a position on the navigating bridge and that, in

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the event of a power failure to any one of the steering gear arrangements to ensure working access to steering gear
power units, an audible and visual alarm is given on the machinery and controls under safe conditions;
navigating bridge; 43. Confirming that with electric an electro-hydraulic
33. Confirming that, where the main steering gear steering gear the means for indicating on the navigating
comprises two or more identical power units and an auxiliary bridge and at a main machinery control position that the
steering gear is not fitted, a defect can be isolated so that motors are running and that the overload alarm and alarm for
steering capability can be maintained or speedily regained the loss of a phase in a three phase supply located at the main
after a single failure in its piping system or in one of the machinery control position are operating satisfactorily;
power units; 44. Confirming that the main and auxiliary machinery
34. Confirming that the control systems for the main essential for propulsion and the safety of the ship are
steering gear from both the navigating bridge and the steering provided with the effective means for its operation and
gear compartment are operating satisfactorily; control;
35. Confirming that, where the main steering gear 45. Confirming that appropriate means are provided
comprises two or more identical power units and an auxiliary where it is intended that the propulsion machinery should be
steering gear is not fitted, the two independent control remotely controlled from the navigating bridge;
systems from the navigating bridge are operating 46. Confirming that arrangements to operate main and
satisfactorily; other machinery from a machinery control room are
36. Confirming that the control system for the satisfactory;
auxiliary steering gear in the steering gear compartment and, 47. Confirming that, in general, means are provided for
if this gear is power operated, from the navigating bridge are manually overriding automatic controls and that a failure does
operating satisfactorily and that the latter is independent of not prevent the use of the manual override;
the control system for the main steering gear; 48. Confirming that oil-fired and exhaust gas boilers,
37. Confirming that the control system for any main unfired steam generators, steam pipe systems and air pressure
and auxiliary steering gear control system operable from the systems are fitted with the appropriate safety features;
navigating bridge is capable of being brought into operation 49. Confirming the operation of the ventilation for the
from a position on the navigating bridge, that means are machinery spaces;
provided in the steering gear compartment for disconnecting 50. Confirming that the measures to prevent noise in
it from the steering gear that it serves and that an audible an machinery spaces are effective;
visual alarm is given on the navigating bridge in the event of 51. Confirming that the engine room telegraph giving
a failure of electrical power supply; visual indication of the orders and answers both in the
38. Confirming that the electric power circuits and machinery space and on the navigating bridge is operating
steering gear control system, together with their associated satisfactorily;
components, cables and pipes, are separated, as far as 52. Confirming that the second means of
practicable, throughout their length; communication between the navigation bridge and machinery
39. Confirming that the means of communication space is also operating satisfactorily and that appropriate
between the bridge and the steering gear is operating means are provided to any other positions from which the
satisfactorily and that, with ships having emergency steering engines are controlled;
positions, a telephone or other means of communication for 53. Confirming that the engine’s alarm is clearly
relaying heading information and supplying visual compass audible in the engineers’ accommodation;
readings to the emergency steering position are provided; 54. Confirming that precautions, taken to prevent any
40. Confirming that the angular position of the rudder oil that may escape under pressure from any pump, filter or
is indicated independently of the steering control system on heater from coming into contact with heated surfaces, are
the navigating bridge if the main steering gear is power- efficient;
operated and that this angular position is given in the steering 55. Confirming that the means of ascertaining the
gear compartment; amount of oil contained in any oil tank are in good working
41. Confirming that with an hydraulic power-operated condition;
steering gear the audible and visual low-level alarms on the 56. Confirming that the devices provided to prevent
navigating bridge and in the machinery space for each overpressure in any oil tank or in any part of the oil system,
hydraulic fluid reservoir are operating satisfactorily and that including the filling pipes, are in good working condition;
at least one power actuating system including the reservoir 57. Confirming that forepeak tanks are not intended for
can be recharged from a position within the steering gear carriage of oil fuel, lubrication oil and other flammable oils;
compartment by means of a fixed storage tank to which a 58. Confirming that the electrical installations,
contents gauge is fitted with fixed piping; including the main source of power and lighting systems, are
42. Confirming that the steering gear compartment is installed in accordance with the approved plans;
readily accessible, that it is separated, s far as practicable, 59. Confirming that a self-contained emergency source
from machinery spaces and is provided with suitable of electrical power has been provided and that the appropriate
systems are satisfactorily supplied;
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60. Confirming that starting arrangements of each
emergency generating set is satisfactory;
61. Checking, when appropriate, the disposition of and
testing the supplementary emergency lighting;
62. Confirming that precautions have been provided
against shock, fire and other hazards of electrical origin;
63. Confirming, when appropriate,
arrangements for the machinery spaces being periodically
unattended are satisfactory;
64. Examining the fire pumps and fire main and the
disposition of the hydrants, hoses and nozzles and the
international shore connection and checking that each fire
pump, including the emergency fire pump, can be operated
separately so that two jets of water are produced
simultaneously from different hydrants at any part of the ship
whilst the required pressure is maintained in the fire main;
65. Examining the provision and disposition of the fire
extinguishers and the fireman’s outfits;
66. Checking the operational
maintenance of fire-fighting systems;
67. Examining the fixed fire fighting system for the
machinery and cargo spaces, as appropriate, and confirming
that the installation tests have been satisfactorily completed
and that its means of operation are clearly marked;
68. Examining the fire extinguishing and special
arrangements in the machinery spaces and confirming, as far
as practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the remote
means of control provided for the opening and closing of the
skylights, the release of smoke, the closure of the funnel and
ventilation openings, the closure of power operated and other
doors, the stopping of ventilation and boiler forced and
induced draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and other
pumps that discharge flammable liquids;
69. Examining the arrangements for oil fuel,
lubricating oil and other flammable oils and confirming, as
far as practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the
remote means of closing the valves on the tanks that contain
oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils;
70. Examining any fire detection an alarm system and
confirming that installation tests have been satisfactorily
completed;
71. Confirming that all aspects of the installation of the
structural fire protection, including the structure, fire
integrity, protection of stairways and lifts, openings in “A”
and “B” Class divisions, ventilation systems and windows
and sidescuttles, and the use of combustible material are in
accordance with the approved plans;
72. Testing any manuals and automatic fire doors,
including the means of closing the openings in “A” and “B”
Class divisions;
73. Testing the means of closing the main inlets and
outlets of all ventilation smoke extraction systems and
proving that the power ventilation is capable of being stopped
from outside the space served.
74. Confirming that stairways and ladders are so
arranged to provide a means of escape to the lifeboat and
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employed;
75. Confirming that the means of escape from any
special category spaces are generally in accordance with (PI)
5.1.2.76;
76. Confirming that in the machinery spaces there are
that the two widely separated means of escape leading to the lifeboat
and liferaft embarkation decks, including, when from a space
below the bulkhead deck, a continuous fire shelter;
77. Confirming the fire protection arrangements for
special category spaces and other cargo spaces and testing, as
appropriate, the operation of the means for closing the various
openings;
78. Confirming and testing, as appropriate, the fixed
fire detection and alarm system, the special alarm and the
public address system or other effective means of
communication;
79. Examining, when appropriate, the special
readiness and arrangements for carrying dangerous goods, including
checking the electrical equipment and wiring and boundary
insulation, the provision of protective clothing and portable
appliances and the testing of the water supply, bilge pumping
and any water spray system;
80. Checking the provision and disposition of the
survival craft and rescue boats and the arrangements for
mustering passengers;
81. Examining each survival craft, including its
equipment;
82. Examining the embarkation arrangements for each
survival craft and the testing of each launching appliance,
including overload tests, tests to establish the lowering speed
and the lowering of each survival craft to the water with the
ship at its lightest sea-going draught, checking the recovery of
each lifeboat;
83. Deployment of 50% of the MES after installation;
84. Examining each rescue boat, including its
equipment;
85. Examining the embarkation and recovery
arrangements for each rescue boat and testing each launching
and recovery appliances, including overload tests, tests to
establish the lowering and recovery speeds and ensuring that
each rescue boat can be lowered to the water and recovered
with the ship at its lightest sea-going draught;
86. Examining the arrangements for mustering
passengers;
87. Testing that the engine of the rescue boat(s) and of
each lifeboat, when so fitted, start satisfactorily and operate
both ahead and astern;
88. Confirming that there are posters or signs in the
vicinity of survival craft and their launching stations;
89. Examining the provision and stowage checking the
operation of two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus and
radar transponders;
90. Examining the provision and stowage of the
distress flares and the line-throwing appliance, checking the
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alarm system; information to radar, plotting aids and automatic
91. Examining the provision, disposition and stowage identification system equipment and distance
of the lifebuoys, including those fitted with self-igniting devices;
lights, self-activating smoke signals and buoyant lines, x Automatic identification system (to be developed
lifejackets, immersion suits and thermal protective aids; when experience with equipment has been obtained);
92. Checking the lighting of the muster and x Heading or track control system;
embarkation stations and the alleyways, stairways and exits 100. Checking for the provision and operation of the
giving access to the muster and embarkation stations, voyage data recorder;
including when supplied from the emergency source of 101. Checking that the International Code of Signals is
power; available;
93. Checking that means of rescue is provided on ro-ro 102. Checking the provision and, as appropriate, the
passenger ships; deployment or operation of the pilot ladders and hoists/pilot
94. Checking that a helicopter pick-up area is provided transfer arrangements;
on ro-ro passenger ships; 103. Examining the position, physical and
95. Checking that a decision support system is electromagnetic protection and illumination of each ratio
provided for the Master; installation;
96. Checking the electromagnetic compatibility of 104. Confirming the provision of equipment for the
electrical and electronic equipment on or in the vicinity of the radio installation with due regard to the declared sea areas in
bridge; which the ship will trade and the declared means of
97. Examining the provision and positioning and maintaining availability of functional requirements;
checking the operation of, as appropriate, the navigation 105. Confirming the ability to initiate the transmission
lights, shapes and sound signalling equipment; of ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least two separate and
98. Checking the provision and specification of a independent means, each using a different radio-
daylight signalling lamp; communication service from the position from which the ship
99. Checking, as appropriate, the provision and is normally navigated;
operation of the following equipment; 106. Examining all antennas;
x The magnetic compass, including examining the 107. Examining the reserve source of energy;
siting, movement, illumination and a pelorus or 108. Examining the VHF transceiver(s);
compass bearing device; 109. Examining the VHF DSC controller and channel
x Nautical charts and nautical publications necessary 70 DSC watch receiver;
for the intended voyage are available and have been 110. Examining the MF/HF radiotelephone equipment;
updated and where electronic systems are used 111. Examining the HF radiotelex equipment;
(ECDIS), the electronic charts have been updated 112. Examining the MF/HF DSC controller(s);
and the required back-up system is provided and 113. Examining the MF/HF DSC watch receiver(s);
updated; 114. Examining the radiotelephone distress frequency
x Global navigation satellite receiver or terrestrial watch receiver;
radionavigation system; 115. Examining the INMARSAT ship earth station(s);
x Sound reception system, when bridge is totally 116. If appropriate, examining the NAVTEX
enclosed; equipment;
x Means of communication to emergency steering 117. Examining the enhanced group call equipment;
position, where provided; 118. If appropriate, examining the radio equipment for
x Spare magnetic compass; receipt of maritime safety information by HF NBDP;
x Daylight signalling lamp; 119. Examining the EPIRB;
x Echo sounding device, including examining the 120. Examining the two-way VHF radiotelephone
display for good access, viewing and lighting; apparatus
x Radar(s), including examining the waveguide and 121. Examining the radar transponder(s)
cable runs for routeing and protection and the 122. Examining the test equipment and spares carried to
display unit confirming lighting, plotting facilities, ensure carriage is adequate in accordance with the sea areas in
correct operation of all controls, functions and the which the ship trades and the declared options for maintaining
true-motion facility if provided; availability of the functional requirements;
123. Checking the distress panel installed at the conning
x Electronic plotting aid, automatic tracking aid or
position; or, where applicable, an additional EPIRB is placed
automatic radar plotting aid as appropriate, using the
appropriate test facilities; near the coning position;
124. Checking that positional information is provided
x Speed and distance measuring device;
continuously an automatically to all communications
equipment included in the initial distress alert;
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125. Checking the distress alarm panel installed at the x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
conning position and its visual and aural indications of Sea, 1974,
received distress alerts; x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea – Consolidated Edition, 1997,
4. Certification x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal Sea – Consolidated Edition, 2001,
survey, a Passenger Ship Safety Certificate form 7154-10N or x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
7154-10N/PMA (and a record of equipment for the Passenger Sea – Consolidated Edition, 2004 (up to Resolution
Ship Safety Certificate – Form P) is to be issued by the MSC.134(76)).
surveyor, with validity up to five (5) months. x Convention on the International Regulations for
Prevention Collisions at Sea, 1972
4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the x International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FFS
Head Office with validity up to twelve (12) months, upon Code)
review of the survey reports and of the associated x International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA
documentation. Code)
x Resolution A.948(23): Revised Survey Guidelines
4.3 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting under the Harmonized System of Survey and
after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance Certification.
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1. x Resolution of Maritime Safety Committee Nos:
142(77), 152(78), 170(79), 171(79), 202(81),
5. Operational Limitations and exemptions 216(82), 217(82), 218(82), 227(82).

5.1 In accordance with the requirements of regulation 30 of

Chapter V of SOLAS, 1974 Convention as amended, a list of
all limitations on the operation of a passenger ship, including
exemptions from any of these regulations, restrictions in
operating areas, weather restrictions, sea state restrictions,
restrictions in permissible loads, trim, speed and any other
limitations, whether imposed by the Administration or
established during the design or the building stages, shall be
compiled before the passenger ship is put in service. The list,
together with any necessary explanations, shall be
documented in a form acceptable to the Administration,
which shall be kept on board readily available to the master.
The list shall be kept updated. If the language used is not
English or French, the list shall be provided in one of the two
languages.

5.2 This list form 7154-65, is to be issued by the attending

surveyor upon issuance of the interim Passenger Ship Safety
Certificate, and is to be reviewed by the Head Office for
possible revision during the process of issuance of the full
term Passenger Ship Safety Certificate.

6. Reports

6.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

survey report form 1215225 – T.

6.2 For initial survey, or for the first renewal survey that is
to be carried out by INSB / ISSUE 2009 REV.:00
AMEND.:00 the surveyor is to submit to Head Office in
addition the survey report form 1215225 – TL.

7. References

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SECTION 7 3. Examining the arrangements for the segregation of
MARPOL 73/78 Annex I (I.O.P.P.) oil and water ballast and the carriage of oil in the forepeak
Regulations tanks;
4. Examining the sludge tank and standard discharge
1 Introduction arrangements;

Survey is carried out with a scope to verify compliance with Additional requirements for oil tankers:
the applicable requirements of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78
Convention, including amendments and interpretations 1. Examining the arrangements for the control of the
applied by the International Maritime Organization. discharge of oil and for the retention of oil on board;
2. Examining the arrangements for operation in
1.1 Surveyors conducting MARPOL 73/78 Annex I surveys special areas;
are to be familiar with the applicable provisions of the 3. Examining the arrangements for the segregated
MARPOL 73/78 Convention as amended. ballast tanks, checking their capacity and ascertaining
whether the draft and trim conditions will be met;
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in 4. Examining for the arrangements for crude oil
service and the International Oil Pollution Prevention washing, including shadow diagrams and the Operations and
Certificate is issued for the first time. Equipment Manual, checking that an inert gas system is to be
fitted;
1.3 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be 5. Examining, as appropriate, the arrangements for
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows: the prevention of oil pollution in the event of collision or
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 5 years and before stranding;
the Certificate in force has expired. 6. Examining the protective location of the segregated
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of ballast spaces and the arrangements for minimising pollution
the Certificate’s validity and one Intermediate Survey is due to side and bottom damages;
required. 7. Examining the pumping, piping and discharge
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within three (3) months arrangements;
before and 3 months after the due date. 8. Examining the shipboard oil pollution emergency
(d) Intermediate Surveys are to be held within three (3) plan;
months before or after the second or the third
anniversary date of the Safety Construction Certificate. 3.2 Renewal survey

2. Application 3.2.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board:

The present requirements apply to all ships of 400 gross 1. Confirming that certificates for type approval of oil
tonnage and upwards and to oil tankers of 150 gross tonnage pollution prevention equipment, such as oily –water
and upwards, engaged in international voyages. separating equipment, oil filtering equipment, process units,
oil content meters are available;
3. Scope of surveys 2. Confirming that the Oil Record Book (Part I) has
been provided;
3.1 Initial survey 3. Confirming that the Shipboard Oil Pollution
Emergency Plan has been provided and is amended;
3.1.1 The scope of the initial survey is indicated in
paragraph 3.2 for the renewal survey. Additional requirements for oil tankers:

3.1.2 Initial survey includes examination of plans and 1. Confirming that, if applicable, a Dedicated Clean
design which should consist of: Ballast Tank Operation Manual has been provided;
2. Confirming that, if applicable, a Crude Oil
1. Examining the arrangements for the control of the Washing Operations and Equipment Manual has been
discharge of oil an examining the plans and designs of the oil provided;
discharge monitoring and control system and oily-water 3. Confirming that an operations manual for the oil
separating and oil filtering equipment; discharge monitoring and control system has been provided;
2. Examining the arrangements for operation in 4. Confirming that the certificates for the type
special areas; approval of oil pollution prevention equipment, such as
oil/water interface detectors have been provided;

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5. Confirming that an Oil Record Book (Part II) has 6. Where a portable spool piece is provided for the
been provided; emergency discharge of segregated ballast by connecting the
6. Confirming that the instructions for the operation segregated ballast system to a cargo pump, confirming that
of the part flow system have been provided or included in the non-return valves are fitted on the segregated ballast
ship’s cargo and ballast handling manuals; connections and that the spool piece is mounted in a
7. Confirming that the information and data conspicuous position in the pump room with a permanent
concerning the loading and damage stability has been notice restricting its use;
provided; 7. Testing ballast pipelines that pass through cargo
tanks and those cargo pipelines that pass through ballast tanks
3.2.2 The renewal survey consists of: to ensure there is no cross contamination;
8. Confirming that the crude oil washing system is
1. Confirming the satisfactory installation and installed in accordance with the approved plans and, in
operation of, as appropriate, the oily-water separating particular:
equipment fitted with either an oil discharge monitoring and x Examining crude oil washing piping, pumps, valves
control system (including the operation of the automatic and and deck mounted washing machines for signs of
manual operation of the means provided to stop the discharge leakage and to check that all anchoring devices for
of effluent) or oil filtering equipment (including the crude oil washing piping are intact and secure;
satisfactory operation of the alarm) or other installation; x Carrying out pressure testing of the crude oil
2. Confirming, when applicable, that the oil content washing system to 1.5 times the working pressure;
meter and its recording device are operable and that there is a x Confirming in those cases where drive units are not
sufficient supply of consumables for the recording device on integral with the tank washing machines, that the
board; number of operational drive units specified in the
3. Testing, where fitted, the automatic stopping Manual are on board;
device required for discharges in Special Areas; x Checking that, when fitted, steam heaters for water
4. Confirming the segregation of the oil fuel and washing can be properly isolated during crude oil
water ballast system; washing operations, either by double shut-off valves
5. Confirming that the oily residue (sludge) tank and or by clearly identifiable blanks;
its discharge arrangements are satisfactory and, when the size x Checking that an overpressure relief device (or other
of the sludge tank is approved on the basis of such approved arrangement) is fitted to the pumps
installations, confirming the satisfactory operation of supplying the crude oil washing system;
homogenisers, sludge incinerators or other recognised means x Verifying that flexible hoses for supply of oil to the
for the control of sludge; washing machines on combination carriers are of an
6. Confirming the provision of the standard discharge approved type, are properly stored and are in good
connection; condition;
9. Verifying the effectiveness of the crude oil
Additional requirements for oil tankers: washing system and, in particular:
x Checking tanks containing departure and/or arrival
1. Confirming that the arrangements of slop tanks or
ballast water, as applicable, to confirm the
cargo tanks designed as slop tanks and associated piping
effectiveness of the cleaning and stripping;
systems are satisfactory;
x Checking that the crude oil washing machines are
2. Confirming the satisfactory installation and
operable and to observe the proper operation of the
operation of the oil discharge monitoring and control system,
washing machines by means of the movement
including any audible or visual alarms, the automatic and
indicators and/or sound patterns or other approved
manual means to stop the discharge of effluent, the starting
methods;
interlock and the accuracy of the flow meter;
x Checking the effectiveness of the stripping system in
3. Confirming that the oil content meter and its
appropriate cargo tanks by observing the monitoring
recording device are operable and that there is a sufficient
equipment and by hand-dipping or other approved
supply of consumables for the recording device on board;
means;
4. Confirming that the approved oil/water interface
detectors are on board and are operational; x Verifying by internal tank inspection after crude oil
5. Confirming that the arrangements of pumps, pipes washing that the installation and operational
and valves are in accordance with the requirements for procedures laid down in the Operations and
segregated ballast systems an that there are no cross- Equipment Manual are satisfactory;
connections between the cargo and segregated ballast 10. Confirming that, where there is a crude oil washing
systems; system, an inert gas system has been installed and tested in
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11. Confirming, as appropriate, that the arrangements 1. Examining the oil discharge monitoring an control
for the prevention of oil pollution in the event of collision or system and its associated equipment and, in particular:
stranding are in accordance with the approved plans;
12. Confirming that the piping systems associated with x Examining externally the system and equipment;
the discharge of dirty ballast water or oil-contaminated water x Confirming, as far as practicable, the satisfactory
are satisfactory; operation of the oil discharge monitoring and control
13. Confirming that the observation and discharge system including the oil content meter and, where
control positions for visually observing the discharge of oil- applicable, the automatic and manual means
contaminated water, including the testing of the provided to stop the discharge of effluent and the
communication system between the two positions are starting interlock;
satisfactory; x Observing that indicators and recording devices are
14. Confirming that the means of draining cargo operable and verifying that sufficient supply of
pumps and cargo lines, including the provision of a stripping consumables for the recorders are on board;
device and the connections for pumping to the slop or cargo x Testing, as far as practicable, any audible or visual
tanks or ashore are satisfactory; alarms fitted to the oil discharge monitoring and
15. Confirming that the arrangements for the part flow control system;
system, where fitted, are satisfactory; 2. Examining, as far as practicable, the oil/water
16. Confirming that closing devices installed in the interface detectors;
cargo transfer system and cargo piping as appropriate are 3. Confirming that no cross connections have been
satisfactory; fitted between the cargo and segregated ballast systems;
17. Confirming that the subdivision and stability 4. Where a portable spool pieces is provided for the
arrangements to prevent progressive flooding are satisfactory; emergency discharge of segregated ballast by connecting the
segregated ballast system to a cargo pump, confirming that
3.3 Annual Survey non-return valves are fitted on the segregated ballast
connections and that the spool piece is mounted in a
3.3.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board conspicuous position in the pump room with a permanent
of documentation mentioned in paragraph 3.2.1. notice restricting its use;
5. Confirming by sighting that there has been no
3.3.2 The annual survey consists of: contamination with oil in the segregated ballast tanks;
6. Confirming, as far as practicable, that the dedicated
1. Examining externally the oily-water separating clean ballast tank arrangement remains satisfactory;
equipment or oil filtering equipment or process unit, where 7. Confirming by sighting that there has been no
fitted, and confirming, as far as practicable, their satisfactory contamination with oil in the dedicated clean ballast tanks;
operation including, when appropriate, testing the alarm for 8. Confirming, as far as practicable, that the crude oil
the oil filtering equipment; washing system remains satisfactory;
2. Examining externally the oil discharge monitoring 9. Verifying, as far as practicable, the effectiveness of
an control system and confirming, as far as practicable, its the crude oil washing system;
satisfactory operation, including, where possible, the 10. Confirming that on those existing tankers operating
automatic and manual operation of the means provided to with special ballast arrangements, the arrangements are as
stop the discharge of effluent, observing that indicators and approved and are satisfactory;
recording devices in the monitor are operable and verifying 11. Confirming, as appropriate and as practicable, that
that a sufficient supply of consumables for the recorders are the arrangements for the prevention of oil pollution in the
on board; event of collision or stranding are approved and are
3. Testing, where fitted, the automatic stopping satisfactory;
device required for discharge in special areas; 12. Examining the piping systems associated with the
4. Confirming the segregation of oil fuel and water discharge of dirty or oil-contaminated water including the
ballast systems; part flow system, if fitted;
5. Checking that the arrangements of oily residue 13. Testing the communication system between the
(sludge) tank and its discharge arrangements are satisfactory observation and discharge control positions;
and confirming that, where applicable, homogenisers, sludge 14. Examining the means of draining cargo pumps and
incinerators or other recognised means for the control of cargo lines, including the stripping device and the
sludge are satisfactory; connections for pumping to the slop or cargo tanks or ashore;
6. Confirming that a standard discharge connection is
provided;
Additional requirements for oil tankers:
3.4 Intermediate survey
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4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
The provisions as indicated in paragraph 3.3 for annual Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
survey apply and, in addition, the below: the survey reports and of the associated documentation.
1. Examining the oily-water separating equipment or
oil filtering equipment or process unit, where fitted, including 4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual, or the
associated pumps, piping and fittings for wear and corrosion; intermediate survey, the International Oil Pollution
2. Examining the oil content meter (15 ppm alarm Prevention Certificate is to be endorsed accordingly by the
and bilge monitor) for obvious defects, deterioration or attending surveyor.
damage and checking the record of calibration of the meter
when done in accordance with the manufacturer’s operation 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
and instruction manual. after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
Additional requirements for oil tankers: 5. Reports

1. Examining the oil discharge monitoring and 5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
control system and the oil content meter for obvious defects, survey report form 1215225 – P.
deterioration or damage, and to check the record or
calibration of the meter when done in accordance with the 6. References
manufacturer’s operation and instruction manual;
2. Confirming the satisfactory operation of the x MARPOL 73/78 Convention – Consolidated Edition,
oil/water interface detectors; 2006 (up to Resolution MEPC.132(53)).
3. For the crude oil washing system: x Resolution A.948(23): Revised Survey Guidelines
3.1 Examining the crude oil washing piping outside the under the Harmonized System of Survey and
cargo tanks. If upon examination there is any doubt as to its Certification.
condition, the piping may be required to be pressure tested, x Resolution of Marine Environment Protection
gauged or both. Particular attention should be paid to any Committee Nos: 94(46), 99(48), 107(49), 112(50),
repairs such as welded doubles; 131(53), 141(54), 146(54), 154(55), 155(55),
3.2 Confirming the satisfactory operation of the 164(56), 167(56), 168(56).
isolation valves to steam heaters for washing water, when
fitted;
3.3 Examining at least two selected cargo tanks for the
express purpose of verifying the continued effectiveness of
installed crude oil washing and stripping systems. If the tank
cannot be gas-freed for the safe entry of the surveyor, an
internal examination should not be conducted;
4. Examining the manual and/or remote operation of
the individual tank valves (or other similar closing devices) to
be kept closed at sea;
5. A category 2 or 3 oil tanker which is subject to the
requirements of MARPOL 73/78 Convention as amended, of
15 years and over after the date of its delivery shall comply
with the Condition Assessment Scheme, adopted by the
Marine Environment Protection Committee by resolution
MEPC.94(46), as amended.

4. Certification
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
survey, an International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
form 7154-6H or 7154-6H/PMA (and supplement to the
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, FORM A
for ships other than oil tankers, FORM B for oil tankers) is to
be issued by the surveyor, with validity up to five (5) months.

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SECTION 8 7. Examining the heating system for solidifying and
MARPOL 73/78 Annex II (NLS) high viscosity substances;
8. Examining the Procedures and Arrangements
1 Introduction Manual (including cargo carriage requirements to meet
Annex II regulations).
Survey is carried out with a scope to verify compliance with
the applicable requirements of Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 3.2 Renewal survey
Convention, including amendments and interpretations
applied by the International Maritime Organization. 3.2.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board:

1.1 Surveyors conducting MARPOL 73/78 Annex II surveys 1. Confirming that the Procedures and Arrangements
are to be familiar with the applicable provisions of the Manual has been provided;
MARPOL 73/78 Convention as amended. 2. Confirming that the Shipboard Marine Pollution
Emergency Plan (SMPEP) has been provided and is
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in amended;
service and the International Certificate for the Carriage of 3. Confirming that the Cargo Record Book has been
Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk is issued for the first time. provided;
4. Confirming that the oil discharge monitor is
1.3 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be certified for oil-like substances as may be listed on the Oil
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows: Pollution Prevention Certificate;
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 5 years and before
the Certificate in force has expired. 3.2.2 The renewal survey consists of:
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of
the Certificate’s validity and one Intermediate Survey is 1. Confirming that the pumping and stripping systems
required. are satisfactory and that portable pipes or bends in sufficient
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within three (3) months number, if required, are on board;
before and 3 months after the due date. 2. Conducting the water test for assessing the
(d) Intermediate Surveys are to be held within three (3) stripping quantity;
months before or after the second or the third 3. Confirming that the tank washing machines
anniversary date of the Safety Construction Certificate. provided on board are in working order, are those described
in the Procedures and Arrangements Manual and are installed
2. Application in accordance with the approved plans;
4. Confirming that the wash water heating system, if
The present requirements apply to all ships certified to carry required, is installed in accordance with the approved plans;
Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk, engaged in international 5. Confirming that the number and position of tank
voyages. cleaning openings for portable machines are in accordance
with the approved plans;
3. Scope of survey 6. Confirming that the underwater discharge outlet(s)
are in accordance with the approved plans;
3.1 Initial survey 7. Confirming that means are provided in the
common discharge piping to isolate openings provided above
3.1.1 The scope of the initial survey is indicated in the waterline;
paragraph 3.2 for the renewal survey. 8. Verifying by actual test that the discharge rate of
the pumps, where a variable rate type is used, can be
3.1.2 Initial survey includes examination of plans and controlled as specified in the Procedures and Arrangements
designs, which should consist of: Manual;
9. Verifying that means for restricting the discharge
1. Drawing up the list of Annex II substances it is flow of fixed rate pumps to the specified rates have been
proposed the ship will be certified to carry; fitted;
2. Examining the pumping system; 10. Confirming the satisfactory operation of the
3. Examining the stripping system; recording device, as fitted, and verifying by an actual flow
4. Examining the tank washing system and test that it has an accuracy of +/- 15% or better;
equipment; 11. Confirming that the ventilation equipment for
5. Examining the underwater discharge arrangements; residue removal is installed in accordance with the approved
6. Examining the ventilation equipment for residue plan and is in working order and that the pressure in the
removal; driving medium for portable fans for ventilation equipment
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for residue removal can be achieved to give the required fan
capacity; 4. Certification
12. Confirming that the heating system for solidifying
and high viscosity substances is installed in accordance with 4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
the approved plan; survey, an International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
for the carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances form 7154-16
3.3 Annual survey or 7154-16/PMA in Bulk is to be issued by the surveyor, with
validity up to five (5) months.
3.3.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board
of documentation mentioned in paragraph 3.2.1. 4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
3.3.2 The annual survey consists of: the survey reports and of the associated documentation.

1. Examining externally and confirming that the 4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual, or the
pumping and piping systems, including a stripping system if intermediate survey, the International Oil Pollution
fitted, and associated equipment remain as approved; Prevention Certificate is to be endorsed accordingly by the
2. Examining externally the tank washing piping and attending surveyor.
confirming that the type, capacity, number, and arrangement
of the tank washing machines are as approved; 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
3. Examining externally the wash water heating after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
system; with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
4. Examining externally, as far as practicable, the
underwater discharge arrangements; 5. Reports
5. Confirming that the means of controlling the rate
of discharge of the residue is as approved; 5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
6. Confirming that the flow rate indicating device is survey report form 1215225 – P/II.
operable;
7. Confirming that the ventilation equipment for 6. References
residue removal is as approved;
8. Examining externally, as far as is accessible, the x MARPOL 73/78 Convention – Consolidated Edition,
heating system required for solidifying and high viscosity 2006 (up to Resolution MEPC.132(53)).
substances; x Resolution A.948(23): Revised Survey Guidelines
9. Confirming that any cargo tank high-level alarms under the Harmonized System of Survey and
are operable; Certification.
10. Examining any additional requirements listed on
the International Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious
Liquids in Bulk.

3.4 Intermediate survey

The provisions as indicated in paragraph 3.3 for annual

surveys apply and in addition, the below:

1. Verifying from the cargo record book that the

pumping and stripping arrangements have been emptying the
tanks efficiently and are all in working order;
2. Confirming, if possible, that the discharge outlet(s)
are in good condition;
3. Confirming the satisfactory operation of the
recording device, as fitted, and verifying by an actual flow
test that it has an accuracy of +/- 15% or better;
4. Confirming that the ventilation equipment for
residue removal is satisfactory and that the pressure in the
driving medium for portable fans for ventilation equipment
for residue removal can be achieved to give the required fan
capacity.

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SECTION 9 3. Scope of surveys
MARPOL 73/78 Annex IV (Sewage)
3.1 Initial survey
1. Introduction
3.1.1 Initial survey includes examination of plans and
Survey is carried out with a scope to verify compliance with designs which should consist of:
the applicable requirements of Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78
Convention, including amendments and interpretations 1. A copy of the Type Test Certificate for sewage
applied by the International Maritime Organization. treatment plant (where fitted onboard);
2. A certificate of the competent authority on the
1.1 Surveyors conducting MARPOL 73/78 Annex IV survey under the manufacturing of the sewage treatment
surveys are to be familiar with the applicable provisions of plant (where fitted onboard);
the MARPOL 73/78 Convention as amended. 3. Technical description an operating manual of the
sewage treatment plant (where fitted onboard);
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in 4. A certificate of the competent authority on the
service and the International Sewage Pollution Prevention survey under the manufacturing of the systems for sewage
Certificate is issued for the first time. comminution and disinfection, and the information on
approval of the type of such plant by the appropriate
1.3 For ships in service renewal surveys are required every 5 competent authority (where the plant is fitted on board);
years and before the certificate in force has expired; 5. Technical description and operating manual for
sewage comminution and disinfection plant (where the plant
2. Application is fitted on board);
6. Drawing of sewage collecting tanks (where
The present requirements apply to the following ships available onboard);
engaged in International voyages: 7. Calculation of sewage collecting tanks capacity
and time of their filling based on the number of people
1. Ships of 400 gross tonnage and above; allowed for carriage onboard;
2. New ships of less than 400 gross tonnage which 8. Schematic diagram for sewage collecting, storage,
are certified to carry more than 15 persons; treatment (where applicable) of sewage discharge;
3. Existing ships of 400 gross tonnage and above, on
or after the 27 September 2008; 3.1.2 The initial survey consists of:
4. Existing ships of less than 400 gross tonnage
which are certified to carry more than 15 persons, 1. Inspection of technical condition of sewage
on or after the 27 September 2008; treatment plant (where fitted on board) and confirmation, s far
as it is practically feasible, that the plant meets the operational
For the purpose of the Annex IV of the MARPOL 73/78 requirements developed on the basis of the standards and
Convention: testing methods worked out by IMO.
In all cases the following shall be checked: lack of
x New ship means a ship: leakage in the plant, operation of pumping and blast
1. For which the building contract is placed, or in apparatus, metering devices for feed of the required
the absence of a building contract, the keel of chemicals, operation of level sensors located in the plant
which is laid, or which is at a similar stage of chambers, alarm signalling, running order of electrical
construction on or after 27 September 2003. equipment an cable system of the plant. Functioning of the
2. The delivery of which is on, or after the 27 plant in the manual and automatic modes shall be checked.
September 2006. Operational check of the plant shall be carried out either
x Existing ship means a ship, which is not a new ship. by the use of sewage produced onboard the ship or seawater,
x Sewage means: depending on the survey conditions.
1. Drainage and other wastes from any form of The extent of the functional serviceability check shall be
toilets and urinals; specified depending on the plant type and the requirements
2. Drainage from medical premises (dispensary, stated in the plant operational manual.
sick bay, etc.) via wash basins, wash tubs and Examination of inner surfaces and hydraulic test of the
scuppers located in such premises; plant are carried out under the Surveyor’s request;
3. Drainage from spaces containing living animals; 2. Inspection of technical condition of sewage
or communication an disinfection system together with the
4. Other waste waters when mixed with the components and machinery (where fitted onboard) and
drainages defined above; confirmation of its compliance with the approved technical
documentation.

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In all cases the operation of comminutor shall be disinfecting agent, level sensors located in the plant
checked (the size of the comminuted particles shall comply chambers, alarm signalling, electrical equipment and cable
with those specified the technical documentation of the system of the plant are to be checked.
system), operation of pumping and blast apparatus, metering The operation of the plant in the manual and automatic
devices for feed of the disinfecting agent, operation of level modes is to be checked. Absence of leakage from the plant is
sensors located in the system, alarm signalling, running order to be checked. The extent of the functional serviceability test
of electrical equipment and cable system of the plant. is specified depending on the type of sewage treatment plant
Functioning of the system in the manual and automatic modes (physiochemical, biochemical and electrochemical, etc.) and
shall be checked. the requirements specified in the plant operating manual. The
Operational check of the system shall be carried out operation test of the plant is to be carried out using the
either by the use of sewage produced onboard the ship or sewage produced on board or seawater depending on the
sweater, depending on the survey conditions; survey conditions. During the operation test of the plant,
Examination of inner surfaces of the system components simulating methods may be used where they ensure the
and hydraulic test of the system are carried out under the sufficient efficiency of the operation test of the plant, its
Surveyor’s request equipment and machinery.
3. Inspection of technical condition of sewage 2. External examination of the sewage comminution
collecting tanks; and disinfection plant together with the completing equipment
When the collecting tanks are fitted with the and machinery (where installed on board).
arrangements for visual examination of the tank content, the The operation of pumping units, metering devices for
running order of such arrangements shall be checked. supplying the disinfecting agent, level sensors located in the
The compliance of the tank design with the approved plant chambers (where available), alarm signalling, electrical
technical documentation shall be confirmed. equipment and cable system of the plant are to be checked.
In all cases the following shall be checked: The manual an automatic operation of the plant shall be
Functioning of light and sound alarms on the collecting checked.
tanks high level, where fitted. The check by the use of The extent of the functional serviceability test is
seawater or by simulation method is allowed; specified depending on the plant type and the requirements
Operation of the devices for washing an seaming of the stated in the plant operating manual. The operation test of the
collecting tanks, where fitted; plant is to be carried out using either the sewage produced on
Operation of sewage pumping units and sewage ejectors, board or seawater, depending on the survey conditions.
where available onboard. During the operation test of the plant, simulating
Examination of inner surfaces of the collecting tanks methods may be used where they ensure the sufficient
shall be carried out under the Surveyor’s request. efficiency of the operation test of the plant, its equipment and
Hydraulic test of the collecting tanks and piping related machinery;
tot eh collecting tanks shall be carried out (when the 3. External examination of sewage collecting tanks
documents on the hydraulic test of the above mentioned together with their equipment, pipelines and pumping units.
objects with the positive results being conducted prior the Absence of leakage from the collecting tanks and
initial survey were not submitted). pipelines is to be checked by external examination. The
4. Check of the technical condition of the pipeline for operation test of sewage pumping units (and sewage ejectors,
sewage discharge to the reception facilities and equipping of where available) is to be carried out. The operation of visual
this pipeline with outlet pipes with the standard discharge and audible alarms on high level in the tanks (where such
connections. alarms are installed) is to be tested. For the operation test of
Hydraulic test of the pipeline shall be carried out under signalling simulating methods may be used;
the Surveyor’s request. 4. External examination of the pipeline for sewage
discharge into reception facilities and outlet pipes fitted with
3.2 Renewal survey standard discharge connections;
5. Survey of sewage treatment plants (where installed
3.2.1 Renewal survey includes examination of plans an on board) including their equipment, units and devices,
design as indicated in paragraph 3.1.1 sewage comminution and disinfection plants (where installed
on board) including equipment an machinery, sewage
3.2.2 The renewal survey consists of: collecting tanks including equipment, pipelines and sewage
pumping units, pipelines for sewage discharge into reception
1. External examination of the sewage treatment plant facilities with outlet pipes fitted with standard discharge
including equipment, units and devices (where installed on connections;
board). 6. Examination of inner surfaces of the sewage
The operation of pumping and blast apparatus, metering treatment plant and hydraulic test of the plant to evaluate its
devices for the supply of required chemicals including the technical condition after the long-term period of operation.

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The above mentioned examination and hydraulic test of
the sewage treatment plant shall be carried out under the
Surveyor’s request as far as it is reasonable and practically
feasible;
7. Inspection of inner surfaces of the sewage
comminution and disinfection system shall be carried out
under the Surveyor’s request as far as it is reasonable and
practically feasible;
8. Examination of inner surfaces of the sewage
collecting tanks for evaluation of technical condition of the
tanks. The examination shall be conducted under the
Survyeor’s request as far as it is reasonable and practically
feasible.
Hydraulic test of the sewage collecting tanks shall be
carried out (when the documents on the hydraulic test with
the positive results being conducted prior the survey for
renewal of the International Sewage Pollution Prevention
Certificate were not submitted).
In all cases the absence of leakage from the tanks and
functioning of light and audible alarms on the tanks high level
(where such alarm is fitted) shall be checked. It is allowed to
check of alarm signalling by the simulation method;
9. Hydraulic test of sewage piping (including the
pipeline for sewage discharge to the reception facilities)
which shall be conducted under the Surveyor’s request as far
as it is reasonable and practically feasible.

4. Certification
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
survey, an International Sewage Pollution Prevention
Certificate form 7154-29 or 7154-29/PMA, is to be issued by
the surveyor, with validity up to five (5) months.

4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the

Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
the survey reports and of the associated documentation.

4.3 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting

after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.

5. Reports

5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

survey report form 1215225 – SW.

6. References

x MARPOL 73/78 Convention – Consolidated Edition,

2006 (up to Resolution MEPC.132(53)).
x Resolution of Marine Environment Protection
Committee Nos: 143(54), 164(56).

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1. Separate arrangements for garbage collecting
(garbage recipients) shall be available onboard at least for
SECTION 10 their categories:
MARPOL 73/78 Annex V (Garbage) plastic and plastic mixed with garbage not being the
plastic;
1. Introduction food wastes (which include materials contained with
such wastes);
Survey is carried out with a scope to verify compliance with other garbage which does not fall into the
the applicable requirements of Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 aforementioned categories and which may be discharged
Convention, including amendments and interpretations overboard in compliance with the requirements of Annex V
applied by the International Maritime Organization. of MARPOL-73/78 Convention;
2. Garbage recipients for garbage of each of three
1.1 Surveyors conducting MARPOL 73/78 Annex V categories shall be clearly marked and differ in colour, pattern
surveys, are to be familiar with the applicable provisions of of inscription, shape, dimensions and location.
the MARPOL 73/78 Convention as amended.
3.1.2 At survey of garbage treatment plants (including
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in the arrangements for garbage compacting) the surveyor shall
service an the Document of Compliance with the Regulations be guided by the technical description of such plant and
of Annex V of MARPOL for the Prevention of Pollution by operation manual written by its Manufacturer.
Garbage is issued for the first time (the Annex V of the
MARPOL Convention does not contain the provisions and 3.1.3 Prior to any survey the Surveyor shall be
regulations to specify the form and procedures of issuing of familiarized with the technical description and operation
the document to certify the compliance with the requirements manual of the incinerator issued by the incinerator’s
of Annex V). Manufacturer.
The provisions of the operation manual shall be
1.3 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be considered in determination of the survey extent and
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows: operational check of the incinerator.
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 5 years and before (a) At the examination of the incinerator the following
the Certificate in force has expired. shall be checked:
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of 1. Carrying out the fire-extinguishing measure in the
the Certificate’s validity is required. room where the incinerator is located and in the waste storage
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within 3 months before room
and 3 months after the due date. 2. Fit condition of liquid fuel and oil residue nozzles;
running order of fuel pipelines and their fittings;
2. Application good order of supply fuel tank and a tank of oil residue
preparation for burning;
The present requirements apply to all ships of 400 gross 3. Condition of fire brickwork (refractory facing) of
tonnage and upwards, engaged in international voyages. the combustion chamber;
4. Condition of the incinerator cooling systems
3. Scope of surveys (where applied);
5. Fit condition of fuel gases fan;
At the initial survey of the equipment and arrangements for 6. Running order of feed lock (where applied);
prevention of pollution by garbage onboard the ships in 7. Good order of the lock to prevent opening of the
service one shall be guided by the instructions given in the charging door during the incinerator operation, when the
present Section (based on the provisions of the Guidelines for combustion of garbage takes place, or when the temperature
compliance with the requirements of Annex V to MARPOL in the furnace exceeds 220oC (in case the incinerator is not
73/78 Convention). equipped with the feed lock);
8. Fit condition of the lock to prevent opening of the
The extent of the renewal and annual surveys may be reduced doors to remove the ash during the garbage combustion or
by the Surveyor subject to the results of the previous survey when the temperature in the furnace exceeds 220oC.
and depending on whether such reduction is reasonable. 9. Good order of the inspection window to provided
observation of the garbage combustion process;
3.1.1 At the survey of garbage collecting arrangements the 10. Condition of electrical equipment of the incinerator
following shall be checked: an service machinery, devices and arrangements, condition
and good order of cable networks;
11. Condition of warning plates fixed on
the incinerator’s casing regarding the prohibition to
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open the combustion chamber (chambers) doors during
the incinerator’s operation and against the incinerator’s 4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
overloading, and other plates provided by the survey, a Garbage Pollution Prevention Certificate form
technical description and the incinerator’s overloading, 7154-36 or 7154-36/PMA is to be issued by the surveyor,
and other plates provided by the technical with validity up to five (5) months.
4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
description and the incinerator’s operation manual; Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
12. Fit condition of the emergency switch for electric the survey reports and of the associated documentation.
power supply to the incinerator’s equipment, including the
fuel nozzles; 4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual survey, the
13. Operation of safety devices for disconnection of Garbage Pollution Prevention Certificate is to be endorsed
the incinerator in case of fuel non firing or flame extinction accordingly by the attending surveyor.
during the ignition. At the same time the safety device shall
close the fuel valves to the nozzles no later than 5 s after the 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
flame extinction; after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
14. Operation of safety device for automatic cut-off with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
fuel supply to the nozzles if no fuel ignition occurred during
10 s in attempting of fuel ignition; 5. Reports
15. Operation of safety devices (relays) blocking the
possibility of fuel supply to the nozzle and oil residues to oil 5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
residues combustion nozzle at fuel (oil residue) pressure drop survey report form 1215225 – GR.
below the value prescribed by the Manufacturer;
16. Automatic stop of the incinerator’s operation in 6. References
case of power outage to the incinerator’s control panel and
signalling. x MARPOL 73/78 Convention – Consolidated Edition,
(b) At the operational check of the incinerator of the 2006 (up to Resolution MEPC.132(53)).
incinerator of any type all the blocks, warning signalling, x Resolution of Marine Environment Protection
automatic devices for the incinerator shut-off in the Committee No: 168(56).
emergencies given in the technical description an the
Manufacturer’s operation manual, including the automatic
devices to cut-off the fuel supply to the nozzles no later than
in 5 s at air supply cut-off, fault of burning flare, de-
energizing of power supply system shall be checked.
The condition of the incinerator’s exhaust gas piping and
the temperature of the outer surface of the incinerator’s casing
shall be checked. The casing temperature shall not exceed the
ambient air more than by 20oC.

3.2 The surveys includes examination of documentation

which should consist of:

1. Examination that every ship of 12 m or more in

length overall, shall display placards which notify the crew
and passengers of the applicable requirements related to the
disposal of garbage.
2. Examination that every ship of 400 gross tonnage
and above, and every ship which is certified to carry 15
persons or more, shall carry a Garbage Management Plan
which the crew shall follow.
3. Examination that every ship of 400 gross tonnage
and above, and every ship which is certified to carry 15
persons or more, shall be provided with a Garbage Record
Book.
4. Examination of type approval certificate as
applicable of incinerators and of garbage plants.

4. Certification

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SECTION 11 .1.2 If the simplified method is used:
MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI (I.A.P.P.) .1.2.1 An on-board verification survey in
Regulations accordance with paragraph 6.3 of the NOx Technical
Code.
1 Introduction 3. Sulphur Oxides:
.3.1 Confirming the satisfactory installation and
Survey is carried out with a scope to verify compliance with operation of the exhaust gas cleaning system (if fitted);
the applicable requirements of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 .3.2 Confirming the satisfactory installation and
Convention, including amendments and interpretations operation of the exhaust gas cleaning system (if fitted);
applied by the International Maritime Organization. 4. Volatile Organic Compounds (if applicable);
.4.1 Confirming the satisfactory installation of the
1.1 Surveyors conducting MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI vapour collection piping;
surveys are to be familiar with the applicable provisions of .4.2 Confirming the satisfactory installation an
the MARPOL 73/78 Convention as amended. operation of the means provided to eliminate the collection of
condensation in the system, such as drains in low points of
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in the line end;
service and the International Air Pollution Prevention .4.3 Confirming the satisfactory installation of the
Certificate is issued for the first time. piping to ensure it is electrically continuous and electrically
bonded to the hull;
1.3 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be .4.4 Confirming the satisfactory installation and
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows: operation of the isolation valves at the vapour manifolds;
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 5 years and before .4.5 Confirming that the ends of each line are
the Certificate in force has expired. properly identified as vapour collection lines;
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of .4.6 Confirming that the vapour collection flanges
the Certificate’s validity and one Intermediate Survey is are in accordance with the IMO guidelines and industrial
required. standards;
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within three (3) months .4.7 Confirming that where portable vapour lines
before and 3 months after the due date. are provided that they are electrically continuous;
(d) Intermediate Surveys are to be held within three (3) .4.8 Confirming the satisfactory installation and
months before or after the second or the third operation of the closed gauging system and the readouts in
anniversary date of the Safety Construction Certificate. the cargo control area;
.4.9 Confirming the satisfactory installation and
operation of the overflow control system;
2. Application .4.10 Confirming the satisfactory installation
and operation of both the audible and visual alarms, that the
The present requirements apply to all ships of 400 gross alarms are properly labelled; that the power failure alarm
tonnage and upwards, engaged in international voyages. operates and that there is a means to check the operation of
the alarms;
3. Scope of surveys .4.11 Confirming the satisfactory installation
and operation of the high and low pressure alarms provided
3.1 Initial survey for each main vapour line and that these alarms operate at the
correct set points;
3.1.1 The initial survey consists of: 5. Shipboard Incinerators (installed on or after 1
January 2000);
1. Ozone-depletion substances: .5.1 Confirming the satisfactory installation and
.1 Confirming the satisfactory installation and operation of each incinerator;
operation of systems using ozone depleting substances and .5.2 Confirming that warning and instruction plates
there are no emissions of ozone depleting substances. are satisfactorily secured in prominent positions on or near
2. Nitrogen oxide emissions from Diesel engines: the incinerator;
.1 Confirmed that all engines which are required .5.3 Confirming that the manufacturers name,
to be certified are pre-certified in accordance with section .2 incinerator model number/type and capacity in heat units per
of the NOx Technical Code. hour is permanently marked on the incinerator;
.1.1 If engine parameter check method is used: .5.4 Confirming the satisfactory operation of the
.1.1.1 An on-board verification survey in following alarms and safety devices are in good condition and
accordance with paragraph 6.2 of the NOx Technical fully operational;
Code. x Flue gas high temperature alarms and shutdowns;

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x Combustion temperature controls and shutdowns; .2.1 Confirm that there are Engine International Air
x Combustion chamber negative pressure; Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) Certificates for each
x Flame safeguard control, alarms and shutdowns; engine, required to be certified, as described in Chapter
x All alarms both visual and audible are functioning 2.1 of the NOx Technical Code;
and they indicate the cause of their failure; .2.2 Confirm that there is on board an approved
x Power loss alarms and auto shutdown arrangements; technical file for each engine required to be certified;
x Charging arrangements; .2.3 Confirm that there are bunker delivery notes
on board and fuel oil samples are kept under the ships
x Low fuel oil pressure alarm / shut down;
control;
x Emergency stop switch and electrical isolating
.2.4 Confirm that there is for each Exhaust Gas
arrangements;
Cleaning System (EGCS)-SOx either a SOx Emission
x Interlocks;
Control Area (SECA) Compliance Certificate for the
.5.5 Confirming the satisfactory installation of drip
EGCS-SOx, or an Onboard Monitoring Manual (OMM)
trays under each burner, pump, and strainer.
as appropriate, plus in either cases a SECA Compliance
Plan;
3.1.2 Initial survey includes examination of plans and
.2.5 Confirm that there is an IMO Type Approval
designs and review of documentation, which should consist Certificate for each incinerator on board;
of:
.2.6 Confirm that there is a record book of engine
parameters for each engine required to be certified in the
1. Examining the arrangements for using ozone-
case where the engine parameter check method is used
depleting substances;
as a mean of onboard NOx verification;
2. Examining the arrangements for Sulphur Oxides
.2.7 Confirm that there is a record of fuel change
exhaust gas cleaning systems or other technological methods,
over this record should take form of a log-book as
if applicable; described by the Administration;
3. Examining the arrangements for vapour collection
.2.8 Confirm that there is a transfer procedure for
systems, if applicable;
the VOC collection system;
4. Examining the arrangements for shipboard
.2.9 Confirm that there is an instruction manual for
incinerators, if applicable;
each incinerator if required;
5. Confirm that there are Engine International Air
3. Ozone depleting substances:
Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) Certificates for each engine,
.3.1 Confirm that no new installation or equipment
required to be certified, as described in Chapter 2.1 of the
have been fitted to the ship;
Nox Technical Code;
.3.2 Confirm that no installations containing
6. Confirm that there is on board an approved
hydrochlorofluocarbons (HCFCs) have been fitted after
technical file for each engine required to be certified;
1 January 2020.
7. Confirm that there is for each Exhaust Gas .3.3 Examine externally any installation or
Cleaning System (EGSC)-SOx either a SOx Emission
equipment as far as practicable to satisfactory
Control Area (SECA) Compliance Certificate for the EGCS-
maintenance to ensure that there are no emission of
SOx , or an Onboard Monitoring Manual (OMM) as
ozone-depleting substances.
appropriate, plus in either cases a SECA Compliance Plan;
4. Nitrogen oxide emissions from each Diesel
8. Confirm that there is an IMO Type Approval
engines:
Certificate for each incinerator on board;
.4.1 If engine parameter check method is used:
9. Confirm that there is a record book of engine .4.1.1 Review engine documentation contained
parameters for each engine required to be certified in the case
in the technical file and the record book of engine
where the engine parameter check method is used as a mean parameters to check, as far as practicable, engine rating,
of onboard NOx verification;
duty and limitation/restrictions as given in the technical
10. Confirm that there is a transfer procedure for the
file;
VOC collection system;
.4.1.2 Confirm that the engine has not
11. Confirm that there is an instruction manual for
undergone any modifications or adjustments outside the
each incinerator if required;
options and ranges permitted in the technical file since
the last survey;
3.2 Renewal survey .4.1.3 Conduct survey as detailed in the
technical file;
The renewal survey consists of: .4.2 If the simplified method is used:
1. Confirm that no changes have been made or any
.4.2.1 Review engine documentation contained
new equipment installed which would affect the validity of
in the technical file;
the certificate;
.4.2.2 Confirm that the test procedure has been
2. Documentation:
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.4.2.3 Confirm that the analysers, engine .6.7 Confirm that the vapour collection flanges are in
performance sensors, ambient condition measurement accordance with the IMO guidelines and industrial
equipment, span check gases and other test equipment standards;
are the correct type and have been calibrated in .6.8 Confirm that where portable vapour lines are
accordance with the NOx Technical Code; provided that they are in good condition;
.4.2.4 Confirm that the correct test cycle, as .6.9 Confirm that the closed gauging system is
defined in the engine’s technical file, is used for this operational and the readouts in the cargo control area are
onboard confirmation test measurements; functional;
.4.2.5 Ensure that a fuel sample is taken during .6.10 Confirm that there is an overflow control system
the test and submitted for analysis; provided and that it is operational;
.4.2.6 Witness the test and confirm that a copy .6.11 Confirm that the alarm system is operational, both
of the test report has been submitted for approval on audible and visual alarms operate, the alarms are properly
completion of the test. labelled; the power failure alarm operates and that there
.4.3 If the direct measurement and monitoring is a means to check the operation of the alarms and that
method is used: this means is operational;
.4.3.1 Review engine documentation method .6.12 Confirm that there are high and low pressure
and technical file and verify that the direct measurement alarms provided for each main vapour line an that these
and monitoring manual is approved by the alarms operate at the correct set points;
Administration; .6.13 Confirm that the high level and high high level
.4.3.2 The procedures to be checked in the (overfill) alarms act independently of each other;
direct monitoring and measure method and the data 7. Incinerators (installed on or after 1 January 2000):
obtained as given in the approved onboard monitoring .7.1 Confirm from an external examination that each
manual should be followed; incinerator is in a generally satisfactory condition and
5. Sulphur Oxides: free from leaks of gas or smoke.
.5.1 Review bunker notes for the use of the correct .7.2 Confirm that the warning and instruction plates are
sulphur content fuel for the area of operation; legible and secured in prominent positions on or near the
.5.2 Confirm that where there are tanks fitted for incinerator;
low and normal sulphur content fuel that fuel switching .7.3 Confirm that the manufacturers name, incinerator
arrangement or procedures are provided and operational; model number/type and capacity in heat units per hour is
.5.3 Verify that there are records of the change over permanently marked on the incinerator;
to an from low sulphur fuel during transit through a SOx .7.4 Confirm that the incinerator casing insulation
emission control area; arrangements are in good condition;
.5.4 Alternative to .2 and .3 above, where EGCS- .7.5 Confirm as far as it is practicable, that the
SOx or other equivalent devices are fitted, confirmation following alarms and safety devices are in good
from the approved procedures for the equipment that it is condition and fully operational;
in a satisfactory condition and operated in accordance x Flue gas high temperature alarms and shutdowns;
with the required documentation; x Combustion temperature controls and shutdowns;
6. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): x Combustion chamber negative pressure;
.6.1 Confirm that the vapour collect system, if required, x Flame safeguard control, alarms and shutdowns.
is approved taking into account MSC/Circ.585 x All alarms both visual and audible are functioning
“Standards for Vapour Emission Control Systems”; and they indicate the cause of their failure.
.6.2 Confirm from a general examination that the vapour x Power loss alarms and auto shutdown arrangements;
collection piping is in a satisfactory condition;
x Charging arrangements;
.6.3 Confirm that there is a means provided to eliminate
x Low fuel oil pressure alarm/shutdown;
the collection of condensation in the system, such as
x Emergency stop switch and electrical isolating
drains in low points of the line end. The drains should be
arrangements;
checked to ensure they function correctly;
.6.4 Confirm that the piping is electrically bonded to the x Interlocks;
hull and that the bonding is intact; .7.6 Confirm that drip trays are fitted under each burner,
.6.5 Confirm that the isolation valves at the vapour pump, and strainer and that they are in good condition;
manifolds are operational and that the valve position 8. Confirming, if necessary by simulated test or
indicators operate correctly; equivalent, the satisfactory operation of the vapour
.6.6 Confirm that the ends of each line is properly collection systems’ closed gauging system and associated
identified as vapour collection lines; readouts;
9. Confirming, if necessary by simulated test or
equivalent, the satisfactory operation of the vapour

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collection systems’ overflow control and its audible and 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
visual alarms; after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
10. Confirming, if necessary by simulated test or with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
equivalent, the satisfactory operation of the vapour
collection systems’ high and low pressure alarms for 5. Reports
each main vapour line;
11. Confirm that the vapour collection systems piping 5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
is electrically continuous; survey report form 1215225 – AP.
12. Confirm that the portable vapour lines are
electrically continuous; 6. References
13. Confirming, if necessary by simulated test or
equivalent, the satisfactory operation of the following x MARPOL 73/78 Convention – Consolidated Edition,
alarms and safety devices; 2006 (up to Resolution MEPC.132(53)).
x Flue gas high temperature alarms and x Resolution of Marine Environment Protection
shutdowns; Committee No. 128(53): Amendments to the
x Combustion temperature controls and Revised Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized
shutdowns; System of Surveys and Certification (Resolution
x Combustion chamber negative pressure; A.948(23)) for the purpose of MARPOL ANNEX
x Flame safeguard control, alarms and shutdowns; VI.
x All alarms both visual and audible are functional
and they indicate the cause of their failure;
x Power loss alarms and auto shutdown
arrangements;
x Charging arrangements;
x Low fuel oil pressure alarm/shutdowns;
x Emergency stop switch and electrical isolating
arrangements;
x Interlocks.

3.3 Annual survey

The provision as indicated in paragraph 3.2 for renewal

survey apply, apart from the provisions indicated in
subparagraphs 8 to 13.

3.4 Intermediate survey

The provisions as indicated in paragraph 3.3 for annual
survey apply.

4. Certification
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
survey, an International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
form 7154-62 or 7154-62/PMA (and supplement to the
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate) is to be
issued by the surveyor, with validity up to five (5) months.

4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the

Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
the survey reports and of the associated documentation.

4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual, or the

intermediate survey, the International Oil Pollution
Prevention Certificate is to be endorsed accordingly by the
attending surveyor.

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SECTION 12 accordance with chapter 6.2 of the NOx Technical
NOx Technical Code Code;
4. on-board simplified measurement method for
1. Introduction confirmation of compliance at periodical and
intermediate surveys or confirmation of pre-certified
The purpose of these requirements is the compliance with the engines for initial certification surveys, in
applicable requirements of the NOx Technical Code. accordance with chapter 6.3 of NOx Technical Code
when required or
1.1 Surveyors conducting such a survey, should be familiar 5. on-board direct measurement an monitoring for
with the applicable provisions of the NOx Technical Code. confirmation of compliance at periodical and
intermediate surveys only, in accordance with
1.2 A pre-certification survey which shall be such as to chapters 2.3.4, .3.5, 2.3.7, 2.3.8, .3.11, 2.4.4 and 5.5.
ensure that the engine, as designed and equipped, complies
with the NOx emission limits contained in regulation 13 of 2. Application
Annex VI of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention, as amended.
The present requirements apply to all diesel engines with a
1.3 An initial certification survey which shall be conducted power output of more than 130 kw constructed on or after 1
on board a ship after the engine is installed but before it is January 2000 which are installed, or are designed and
placed in service. This survey shall be such as to ensure that intended for installation, on board any ship subject to Annex
the engine, as installed on board the ship, including any VI of MARPOL 73/78 Convention as amended.
modifications and/or adjustments since the pre-certification, if
applicable, complies with the NOx emission limits contained The present requirements are related to an engine’s
in regulation 13 of Annex VI of the MARPOL 73/78 compliance with the NOx emission limits. However
Convention, as amended. they do not apply to: emergency diesel engines, engines
installed in lifeboats, and any device or equipment
1.4 Periodical and intermediate surveys, which shall be intended to be used solely in case of emergency.
conducted as part of a ship’s surveys required by regulation 5
of Annex VI, to ensure the engine continues to fully comply 3. Scope of surveys
with the provisions of the NOx Technical Code.
3.1 Pre-certification survey
1.5 An initial engine’s certification survey which shall be
conducted on board a ship every time a substantial 3.1.1 Prior to installation on board, every marine diesel
modification is made to an engine to ensure that the modified engine, except as allowed by 3.1.2 and 3.1.4, shall:
engine complies with the NOx emission limits contained in
regulation 13 of Annex VI. 1. Be adjusted to meet the applicable NOx emission
limits,
1.6 To comply with the survey requirements there are five 2. Have its NOx emissions measured on a test-bed in
alternative methods included in the NOx Technical Code accordance with the procedures specified in chapter
from which the engine manufacturer, ship builder or ship- 5 of the NOx Code and
owner, as applicable, can choose to measure, calculate or test 3. Be pre-certified by the Administration, as
an engine for its NOx emissions, as follows: documented by issuance of an EIAPP Certificate.

1. test-bed testing for the pre-certification survey in 3.1.2 For the pre-certification of serially manufactured
accordance with chapter 5 of the NOx Technical engines, depending on the approval of the Administration, the
Code. engine family or the engine group concept may be applied
2. on-board testing for an engine not pre-certificated (see chapter 4 of the Code). In such a case, the testing
for a combined pre-certification and initial specified in 3.1.1.2 is required only for the parent engine(s) of
certification survey in accordance with the full test- an engine group or engine family.
bed requirements of chapter 5 of the NOx Technical
Code; 3.1.3 The method of obtaining pre-certification for an
3. on-board engine parameter check method for engine is for the Administration to:
confirmation of compliance at initial, periodical and
intermediate surveys for pre-certified engines or 1. certify a test of the engine on a test-bed;
engines that have undergone modifications or 2. verify that all engines tested, including, if
adjustments to the designated components and applicable, those to be delivered within an engine
adjustable features since they were last surveyed, in family or group, meet the NOx limits; and
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3. if applicable, verify that the selected parent weighted average NOx emissions in accordance with the NOx
engine(s) is representative of an engine family or Technical Code.
engine group.
3.1.4 There are engines which, due to their size, 3.2.3 Every marine diesel engine installed on board a ship
construction and delivery schedule, cannot be pre-certified on shall be provided with a technical file. The technical file shall
a test-bed. In such cases, the engine manufacturer, shipowner be prepared by the engine manufacturer and approved by the
or ship builder shall make application to the Administration Administration, and required to accompany an engine
requesting an on-board test. The applicant must demonstrate throughout its life on board ships. The technical file shall
to the Administration that the on-board test fully meets all of contain information as specified below:
the requirements of a test-bed procedure as specified in
chapter 5 of the NOx Technical Code. Such a survey may be 1. Identification of those components, settings and
accepted for one engine or for an engine group represented by operating values of the engine which influence its NOx
the parent engine only, but it shall not be accepted for an emissions;
engine family certification. In no case shall an allowance be 2. Identification of the full range of allowable
granted for possible deviations of measurements if an initial adjustments or alternatives for the components of the engine;
survey is carried out on board a ship without any valid pre- 3. Full record of the relevant engine’s performance,
certification test. including the engine’s rated speed and rated power;
4. A system of on-board NOx verification procedures
3.1.5 For pre-certification of engines within an engine to verify compliance with the NOx emission limits during on-
family or engine group, an EIAPP Certificate shall be issued board verification surveys in accordance with chapter 6;
in accordance with procedures established by the 5. A copy of the test report required in 5.10;
Administration to the parent engine(s) and to every member 6. If applicable, the designation and restrictions for an
engine produced under this certification to accompany the engine which is a member of an engine group or engine
engines throughout their life whilst installed on ships under family;
the authority of that Administration. 7. Specifications of those spare parts/components
which, when used in the engine, according to those
3.2 Initial Certification survey specifications, will result in continued compliance of the
engine with the NOx emission limits; and
3.2.1 After installation on board, it shall be determined to 8. the EIAPP Certificate, as applicable.
what extent an engine has been subjected to further
adjustments and/or modifications which could affect the NOx 3.2.4 If any adjustments or modifications are made to any
emission. Therefore, the engine, after installation on board, engine after its pre-certification, a full record of such
but prior to issuance of the IAPP Certificate, shall be adjustments or modifications shall be recorded in the engine’s
inspected for modifications and be approved using the on- record book of engine parameters.
board NOx verification procedures and one of the methods
described in 1.6. 3.2.5 If all of the engines installed on board are verified
to remain within the parameters, components, and adjustable
3.2.2 The shipowner shall have the option of direct features recorded in the technical file, the engines should be
measurement of NOx emissions during engine operation. accepted as performing within the NOx limits specified in
Such data may take the form of spot checks logged with other regulation 13 of Annex VI.
engine operating data on a regular basis and over the full
range of engine operation or may result from continuous 3.2.6 If any adjustment or modification is made which is
monitoring and data storage. Data must be current (taken outside the approved limits documented in the technical file,
within the last 30 days) and must have been acquired using the IAPP Certificate may be issued only if the overall NOx
the test procedures cited in the NOx Technical Code. These emission performance is verified to be within the required
monitoring records shall be kept on board for three months limits by: a direct on-board NOx monitoring, as approved by
for verification purposes. Data shall also be corrected for the Administration; a simplified on-board NOx measurement;
ambient conditions and fuel specification, and measuring or, reference to the test-bed testing for the relevant engine
equipment must be checked for correct calibration and group approval showing that the adjustments or modifications
operation, in accordance with the procedures specified by the do not exceed the NOx emissions limits.
measurement equipment manufacturer in the engine’s
technical file. Where exhaust gas after-treatment devices are 3.2.7 The Administration may, at its own discretion,
fitted which influence the NOx emissions, the measuring abbreviate or reduce all parts of the survey on board, in
point(s) must be located downstream of such devices. accordance with the NOx Technical Code, to an engine which
has been issued an EIAPP Certificate. However, the entire
To demonstrate compliance by the direct measurement survey on board must be completed for at least one cylinder
method, sufficient data shall be collected to calculate the and/or one engine in an engine family or engine group, or

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spare part, if applicable, and the abbreviation may be made
only if all the other cylinders and/or engines or spare parts are
expected to perform in the same manner as the surveyed
engine and/or cylinder or spare part.

3.3 Periodical and intermediate surveys which are necessary

as part of a ship’s surveys required by regulation 5 of Annex
VI of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention as amended, shall be
contacted in accordance with the requirements of Section 11.

4. Certification

4.1 On satisfactory completion of the survey, an Engine

International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate form
7154-64 (and its supplement) is to be issued by the Head
Office, upon the proposal of the attending surveyor and the
review of the survey reports and of the associated
documentation.

4.2 The attending surveyor is to dispatch to Head Office

information and supporting documentation related to the
survey, as per the instructions.

5. Reports

The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

survey report form 1215225 – APE.

6. References

x NOx Technical Code

x I.N.S.B. Rules and Regulations for the Classification
of steel ships – Part IV: Machinery Installations and
Shafting.

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to be carried out in tandem with the Special Hull
Survey).
SECTION 13 (b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of
Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes the Certificate’s validity.
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within 3 months before
1. Introduction and 3 months after the due date.

Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify 1.8 No special survey requirements apply for the issuance of
compliance with the applicable requirements of the Code of Document of Compliance for the carriage of Solid Bulk
Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes, 2004 (BC Code). Cargoes of Group A, and of Group C (provided that the
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate is valid).
1.1 Surveyors conducting such a survey, are to be familiar
with the applicable provisions of the Code of Safe Practice 2. Application
for Solid Bulk Cargoes, 2004 (BC Code).
The present requirements apply to ships engaged in the
1.2 The BC Code was developed by IMO with primary aim carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes in accordance with the
to promote safety of stowage and shipment of solid bulk requirements of the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk
cargos. Under BC Code, materials are classified into those Cargoes, 2004.
likely to liquefy listed in Group A, those having chemical
hazard listed in Group B and others listed in group C. 3. Survey requirements

1.3 Group B cargoes can be divided into those classified as 3.1 The survey for issuance of Document of Compliance for
dangerous goods in IMDG Code and materials hazardous the carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes of Group B consists of:
only in bulk (MHB). Ships intended for the carriage of 1. Bulkheads between the cargo space and the engine
dangerous goods an constructed on or after 1 September 1984 room should be insulated to class “A-60” standard.
are required to be complied with the requirements of SOLAS Alternatively, means should be provided to enable
74 Reg.II-2/54 (or Reg.II-2/19 for ships built on or after 1 the cargo to be stowed at least 3 m horizontally away
July 2002). from such bulkheads.
2. Means should be provided to enable the cargo to be
1.4 Group B cargoes can also be divided into non- stowed out of direct contact with a metal engine-
combustible or low-combustible or low-fire-risk materials room boundary.
and other materials. Ships carrying cargoes other than those 3. Natural or mechanical, preferably mechanical,
of non-combustible or low-fire-risk can not be exempted from ventilation should be provided in cargo holds.
the requirements of SOLAS Reg.II-2/53.1.1 (Reg.II-2/10.7 4. Natural ventilation should be provided in cargo
for ships built on or after 1 July 2002) for a fixed fire holds.
extinguishing system in cargo spaces. Ships exempted from 5. Mechanical ventilation should be provided in cargo
the requirement are required to have an exemption certificate holds.
to which a list of cargoes permitted is to be carried, which are 6. Mechanical ventilation with at least two separate
to be non-combustible or low-fire-risk cargoes. In issuing a fans should be provided in cargo holds. The total
BC Code fitness certificate, it should be confirmed that the ventilation should be at least six air changes per
ship has been complied with these requirements as applicable hour, based on the empty space.
depending on cargoes for the carriage of which the certificate 7. Spark-arresting screens should be fitted to
is to be issued. ventilators.
8. Ventilation should be such that any escaping gases
1.5 Initial survey is to be carried out before the ship is put in can not reach living quarters on or under the deck.
service and the Document of Compliance for carriage of solid 9. The fuel tanks situated under the cargo spaces to be
bulk cargoes is issued for the first time used for the transport fo the material should be
pressure tested to ascertain that there I sno leakage
1.6. For the carriage of cargoes of Group B, ships are to be of manholes and piping systems leading through the
complied with the requirements for special construction and / spaces.
or equipment specified in the BC Code. 10. In case where bilge lines are led to machinery space,
stop valves and blank flanges should be provided on
1.7 For ships in service, the existing Certificate is to be the bilge lines on machinery space side.
reviewed to establish the type of survey due. In this regard: 11. Bilge lines should be separated for each cargo hold
(a) Renewal Surveys will be required every 5 years and (Christmas tree bilge lines are not permissible).
before the Certificate in force has expired. (Surveys are 12. Fixed fire extinguishing system should be provided
in cargo holds.
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13. Fixed fire extinguishing system of CO2 or inert gas (3) The stability of the vessel should be examined
system should be provided in cargo holds. as a consequence of fluidization of the cargo by
14. Instrument for measuring temperature should be application of water.
provided. (4) Instrumentation for measuring of hydrogen
15. At least two suitable detectors for quantitative sulphide, sulphur dioxide, should be available
measurements of phosphine and arsine should be (additionally to instrumentation for oxygen,
provided. hydrogen).
16. At least two suitable detectors for quantitative
measurements of phosphine, arsine and silane should 3.2 Requirements for the carriage of coal / brown coal
be provided. (lignite) briquettes:
17. At least two suitable explosimeters capable of
detecting flammable gases should be provided. 1. Boundaries of cargo spaces should be resistant to fire
18. Instrument for measuring oxygen and hydrogen and liquids.
should be provided. 2. Electrical cables and components situated in cargo
19. Instrument for measuring oxygen should be spaces and adjacent spaces should be free from
provided. defects and safe for use in explosive atmosphere or
Note: For instrumentation records of measurements positively isolated as detailed below.
should be kept on board. - Electrical equipment fitted in the spaces should
20. Electrical equipment should be of safe type as be of explosion protected type classified IIAT4,
follows: 20.1:IIAT2, 20.2:IIAT3, 20.3: IIAT4, 20.4: or upward; or
IICT1, 20.5: IICT2. - Electrical equipment fitted in the spaces, including
21. Electric fuses/no-fuse breakers in cargo spaces are motors of mechanical ventilation systems should be
required to be extracted/cut off. So that this capable of being positively isolated out side of the
requirement is observed, a caution plate should be spaces, and caution plates to ensure isolation of
provided. electrical equipment should be provided.
22. All electrical circuits for/through cargo spaces are 3. Appropriate instruments for measuring following
required to be isolated. So that this requirement is into cargo spaces without entry into such spaces
observed, they should be capable of being isolated should be provided: Methane, Oxygen, Carbon
out side of the space, and a caution plate should be monoxide, pH value, Temperature (0 – 100oC).
provided. 4. Two sets of self-contained breathing apparatus to be
23. Additional two sets of self-contained breathing provided. (Note; The apparatus required by SOLAS
apparatus with 200% spare charges should be Reg.II-2/17 (for ships built before 1 July 2002) or
provided. Reg.II-2/10 (for ships built on or after 1 July 2002)
24. Additional four sets of protective clothing resistant may be used for this purpose).
to various chemicals should be provided. 5. “No Smoking” sign and “No naked flames” sign
25. Dust mask, goggles and gloves should be provided. should be posted in conspicuous places.
26. “NO SMOKING” signs should be posted on decks 6. Natural surface ventilation should be provided for
and in areas adjacent to cargo compartments. cargo spaces as detailed below (not applicable to
27. Nozzles for the fire main system should be of brown coal (lignite) briquettes.
jet/spray dual-purpose type, otherwise spray nozzles - Natural or mechanical ventilation systems
should be additionally provided. should be provided; and
28. Fire pump in engine room should be capable of - Ventilation openings should be provided in the
starting from the navigation bridge. The outlet and fore and aft end plates of hatch covers,
inlet valves of the fire main in E/R is fitted with ventilation openings should be provided in the
caution plate with “Keep Open” symbol. fore and aft end plates of hatch covers or on
29. The quantity of water delivered should be capable of upper deck; and
supplying four nozzles at pressure as specified in - Air holes should be provided at the upper part of
SOLAS Reg. II-2/4 and being trained on any part of web plates of longitudinal and transverse girders
the cargo spaces when empty. fitted to deck plates with appropriate spacing.
Note: The following should be confirmed when are Note: Air holes should not be located at any part
indicated in Appendix 1 (Column Additional): that may be subject to stress concentration.
(1) Bulkheads to the engine room should be gastight 7. Natural or mechanical ventilation systems should be
and therefore should be thoroughly examined. provided for adjacent enclosed working spaces, such
(2) Instrumentation for measuring of Ammonium, as store rooms, carpenter’s shops, passage ways,
Acetylene should be available (additionally to tunnels. In the case of mechanical ventilation, only
explosimeters). the equipment, which is safe type for use in an
explosive atmosphere, should be used in cargo area.

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8. Two sampling holes per hold, one on each side of
the hatch cover should be provided with threaded
stub and sealing cap.

3.3 Summarized survey requirements related to the different

materials of Group B are indicated in Appendix 1.

3.4 The examination of plans and design for the issuance of

Document of Compliance for the carriage of Solid Bulk
Cargoes of Group A, of Group B, and of Group C, consists
of:

1. Checking of stability information,

2. Checking of the loading booklet for carriage of
cargoes in bulk.
3. Checking of a valid Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate.

4. Certification

4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal

survey, a Document of Compliance for the carriage of solid
bulk cargoes form 7154-25 or 7154-25/PMA, is to be issued
by the surveyor with validity up to five (5) months.

4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the

Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
the survey reports and of the associated documentation. The
validity of the full term Document of Compliance should
follow the validity of the full term Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate.

4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual survey, the

Document of Compliance, issued for the carriage of cargoes
of Group B, is to be endorsed accordingly by the attending
surveyor.

5. Reports

The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

survey report form 1215225-BC.

6. References

x International Convention for the Safety of Life at

Sea, 1974,
x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea – Consolidated Edition, 1997,
x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea – Consolidated Edition, 2001,
x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea – Consolidated Edition, 2004 (up to Resolution
MSC.134(76)).
x Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes, 2004.

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Appendix 1 of Section 13

BC Code Requirements (for numbering refer to paragraph 3.1 of section 13)

Material

Additional
Bilge systems

instruments

Breath. apparatus

Dust mask/goggles

signs

nozzles
FFEA or IGS

Explosion proof
A-60/segregation

Protective closing

F.P. remote starting

Ventilation systems

NO SMOKING

Dual-Purpose

4 jets of water
F.O.T. leak testing

Measuring
(1) IMO class
(2) UN No./BC No

(1) (2)
ALUMINIUM 1395 _ 6 _ _ _ 15 20.5 23 _ _ 26 _ _ _ *1
FERROSILICON 4.3 8 18
POWDER
ALUMINIUM 5.1 1438 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 _ _ 27 _ _ _
NITRATE
ALUMINIUM 1398 _ 6 _ _ _ 16 20.5 23 _ _ 26 _ _ _ *1
SILICON 4.3 8 18
POWDER,
UNCOATED
ALUMINIUM 3170 _ 6 _ 10 _ 17 20.5 23 _ _ 26 _ _ _ *2
SMELTING BY- 4.3 7
PRODUCTS 8
AMMONIUM 5.1 1942 1 _ 9 _ _ _ 21 23 24 _ 26 _ 28 _ *3
NITRATE
AMMONIUM 5.1 2067 1 _ 9 _ _ _ 21 23 24 _ 26 _ 28 29 _
NITRATE 22
FERTILIZERS,
Type A
AMMONIUM 9 2071 2 _ _ _ _ _ 21 23 24 _ 26 _ 28 29 _
NITRATE 22
FERTILIZERS,
Type B
BARIUM 5.1 1446 _ 3 _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 _ _ 27 _ _ _
NITRATE

BROWN COAL MHB 002 _

(LIGNITE) See paragraph 3.2 of section 13
BRIQUETTES
CALCIUM 5.1 1454 _ _ _ 11 _ _ _ 23 24 _ _ 27 _ _ _
NITRATE
CASTOR 9 2969 _ 3 _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 25 _ 27 _ _ _
BEANS
CHARCOAL MHB 005 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
COAL MHB 010 See paragraph 3.2 of section 13 _

COPRA, dry 4.2 1363 _ 3 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 26 _ _ _ _

DIRECT MHB 016 _ 3 _ _ _ 18 20.5 _ _ _ 26 _ _ _ _
REDUCED 8
IRON A
(Briquettes, hot
moulded)

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DIRECT MHB 015 _ _ _ _ _ 18 20.5 _ _ _ 26 _ _ _ _
REDUCED
IRON, B (not to
be confused with
iron sponge,
spent) such as
lumps, pellets and
cold-moulded
briquettes
FERRO- MHB 020 _ 5 _ _ _ _ 20.4 23 _ _ _ _ _ _ _
PHOSPHORUS
(including
Briquettes)6
FERROSILICON 4.3 1408 _ 6 _ 10 _ 15 20.4 23 _ _ 26 _ _ _ _
, with 30% or 7 18 22
more but less than 8
90% silicon
(including
Briquettes)
FERROSILICON MHB 022 _ 6 _ 10 _ _ 20.4 23 _ _ 26 _ _ _ _
7 22
8

FERROUS 4.2 2793 _ _ _ _ _ 14 _ 23 _ _ 26 _ _ _ _

METAL
BORINGS,
SHAVINGS,
TURNINGS or
CUTTINGS
FISHMEAL, 9 2216 _ 3 _ _ 13 14 _ 23 _ _ _ _ _ _ _
STABILIZED 19
and FISHSCRAP,
STABILIZED
anti-oxidnt treated
FLUORSPAR MHB 025 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24 25 _ _ _ _ _
(calcium fluoride)
IRON OXIDE, 4.2 1376 _ 3 _ _ _ 18 20.1 23 24 25 _ 27 _ _ *4
IRON SPONGE,
spent
LEAD NITRATE 5.1 1469 _ 3 _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 25 _ 27 _ _ _

LIME MHB 030 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 25 _ _ _ _ _

(UNSLAKED)
MAGNESIA MHB 032 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24 25 _ _ _ _ _
(UNSLAKED)
MAGNESIUM 5.1 1474 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 25 _ 27 _ _ _
NITRATE
METAL MHB 035 _ _ _ _ 12 _ _ 23 _ _ _ _ _ _ _
SULPHIDE
CONCENTRATES
PEAT MOSS MHB 038 _ 3 _ _ _ _ _ _ 24 25 _ _ _ _ _
8

PETROLEUM MHB 040 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 25 _ 27 _ _ _

COKE, calcined
or uncalcined.

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PITCH PRILL, MHB 050 _ 3 _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 25 _ 27 _ _ _
PRILLED COAL
TAR, PENCIL
PITCH
POTASSIUM 5.1 1486 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 25 _ _ _ _
NITRATE
(SALTPETRE)
PYRITES, MHB 003 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24 25 _ _ _ _ _
CALCINED

RADIOACTIVE 7 2912 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 25 _ _ _ _ _
MATERIAL,
LOW SPECIFIC
ACTIVITY
MATERIAL
(LSA-I)
RADIOACTIVE 7 2913 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 25 _ _ _ _ _
MATERIAL,
SURFACE
COTNAMINATE
D OBJECT(S)
(SCO-I)
SAWDUST MHB 055 _ 3 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

SEED CAKE (a), 4.2 1386 _ _ _ _ _ 14 20.2 23 _ _ 26 _ _ _ _

containing 19
vegetable oil,
MEAL, OIL
CAKE, SEED
EXPELLERS
SEED CAKE (b), 4.2 1386 _ 4 _ _ 13 14 20.2 23 _ _ 26 _ _ _ _
containing 5 19 21
vegetable oil 7

SEED CAKE (c) 4.2 2217 _ 4 _ _ 13 14 20.2 23 _ _ 26 _ _ _ _

with not more 5 19 21
than 1.5% of oil 7
and not more than
11% moisture
SILICON- MHB 060 _ 5 _ _ _ 19 20.4 23 _ _ 26 _ _ _ _
MANGANESE 8 22
SODIUM 5.1 1498 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 25 _ 27 _ _ _
NITRATE,
CHILE
SALTPETRE,
CHILEAN
NATURAL
NITRATE
SODIUM 5.1 1499 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 25 _ 27 _ _ _
NITRATE and
POTASSIUM
NITRATE, mixture
CHILEAN
NATURAL
POTASSIC
NITRATE
SULPHUR (lump 4.1 1350 _ 3 _ _ _ _ 20.3 23 24 25 26 _ _ _ _
or coarse grained 7 21
powder)

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TANKAGE, MHB 065 _ _ _ _ _ 14 _ 23 24 25 _ _ _ _ _
Garbage tankage,
Rough ammonia
tankage, Tankage
fertilizer
VANADIUM MHB 070 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23 24 25 _ _ _ _ _
ORE
WOODCHIPS MHB 075 _ _ _ _ _ 19 _ _ _ _ 26 _ _ _ _
WOOD PALLET MHB _ _ _ _ _ _ 19 _ _ _ _ 26 _ _ _ _

WOOD PULP MHB 080 _ _ _ _ _ 19 _ _ _ _ 26 _ _ _ _

PELLETS
ZINC ASHES, 4.3 1435 _ 5 _ _ _ 18 20.5 23 24 25 26 _ _ _ _
ZINC DROSS,
ZINC
RESIDUES,
ZINC
SKIMMINGS

Notes:

*1. Bulkheads to the engine room should be gastight and

therefore should be thoroughly examined.
*2. Instrumentation for measuring of Ammonium, Acetylene
should be available (additionally to explosimeters).
*3. The stability of the vessel should be examined as a
consequence of fluidization of the cargo by application of
water.
*4. Instrumentation for measuring of hydrogen sulphide,
sulphur dioxide, should be available (additionally to
instrumentation for oxygen, hydrogen).

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SECTION 14 Regulation 19 of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS Convention as
Carriage of Dangerous Goods amended (SOLAS – consolidated Edition 2004, including
amendments 2000), which consists of:

1. Introduction 1) Examination of water supplies,

2) Examination of source of ignition,
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify 3) Examination of fire detection system,
compliance with the Special Requirements of Chapter II-2 of 4) Examination of ventilation,
the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 5) Examination of bilge pumping,
1974 as amended. 6) Examination of equipment for personnel protection,
7) Examination of portable fire extinguishers,
1.1 Surveyors conduction such a survey are to be familiar 8) Examination of insulation of machinery space
with the applicable provisions of Chapter II-2 of the boundaries,
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 as 9) Examination of water – spray system,
amended. 10) Examination of separation of ro-ro spaces.

1.2 Initial survey is to be carried out before the ship is put in 3.2 The survey includes examination of plans and designs
service and the Document of Compliance with the Special which should consist of:
Requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods is issued
for the first time. 1. Checking of Stability information,
2. Checking of Cargo Securing Manual for ships
1.3 For ships in service, the existing Certificate is to be carrying units including containers,
reviewed to establish the type of survey due. In this regard: 3. Checking of the loading booklet for carriage of
(a) Renewal Surveys will be required every 5 years and cargoes in bulk.
before the Certificate in force has expired. (Surveys are
to be carried out in tandem with the Special Hull 4. Certification
Survey).
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of 4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
the Certificate’s validity. survey, a Document of Compliance with the Special
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within 3 months before Requirements for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods form
and 3 months after the due date. 7154-59 or 7154-59/PMA, is to be issued by the surveyor
with validity up to five (5) months.
2. Application
4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
The present requirements apply to ships engaged in the Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
carriage of dangerous goods as defined in SOLAS regulation the survey reports and of the associated documentation.
VII/2, except class 6.2 and class 7, and is:
4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual survey, the
1. a passenger ship constructed on or after 1 September Document of Compliance, is to be endorsed accordingly by
1984; or the attending surveyor.
2. a cargo ship of 500 gross tons or over constructed on
or after 1 September 1984; or 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
3. a cargo ship of less than 500 gross tons constructed after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
on or after 1 February 1992. with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.

The present requirements do not apply to the carriage of 5. Reports

cargoes covered by the BC Code (Code of Safe Practice for
Solid Bulk Cargoes), unless such cargoes are classified in The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
accordance with SOLAS regulation, VII/2 (except class 6.2 survey report form 1215225-NDR.
and class 7).
6. References
3. Survey requirements
x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
3.1 The survey consists of examination of ship’s compliance Sea, 1974
with the applicable requirements of Regulation 54 of Chapter x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
II-2 of SOLAS Convention as amended, or for vessels built Sea, 1974 – Consolidated Edition, 1997
on or after 1 July 2002 with the applicable requirements of

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x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea, 1974 – Consolidated Edition, 2001,
x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea, 1974 – Consolidated Edition, 2004,
x International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
(IMDG Code),
x Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes, 2004,
x Circulars of Maritime Safety Committee Nos: 858,
1027.

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SECTION 15 2.3 Liquids covered by the present requirements are
International Bulk Chemical Code those having a vapour pressure not exceeding 0.28 MPa
absolute at a temperature of 37.8oC.
1. Introduction 2.4 The present requirements apply to ships which are
laid or which are at the stage where:
Survey of ships is carried out with a scope to verify
compliance with the applicable requirements of the 1. Construction identifiable with the ship begins;
International Code for the Construction and Equipment of and
Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, including 2. Assembly has commenced comprising at least
amendments and interpretations approved by the International 50 tonnes or 1% of the estimated mass of all
Maritime Organization. structural material, whichever is less;
1.1 Surveyors conducting such a survey are to be familiar
with the applicable provisions of the International Code for on or after 1st July 1986.
the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), as amended. 2.5 A ship irrespective of the date of construction,
which is converted to a chemical tanker on or after 1 July
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in 1986 shall be treated as a chemical tanker constructed on the
service and the International Certificate of Fitness for the date on which such conversion commences.
Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk is issued for the
first time. 3. Scope of surveys

1.3 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be 3.1 Initial survey
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows:
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 5 years and before 3.1.1 The initial survey consists of:
the Certificate in force has expired.
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of 1. Confirming that tanks containing cargo or residues
the Certificate’s validity and one Intermediate Survey is of cargo are suitably segregated from accommodation, service
required. and machinery spaces and from drinking water and stores for
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within three (3) months human consumption, that cargo piping does not pass through
before and 3 months after the due date. any accommodation, service or machinery space other than
(d) Intermediate Surveys are to be held within three (3) cargo pump rooms or pump rooms and that cargoes are not to
months before or after the second or the third be carried in either the fore or the aft peak tank;
anniversary date of the Safety Construction Certificate. 2. Examining the air intakes and openings into the
accommodation, service and machinery spaces in relation to
the cargo piping and vent systems and their entrances, air
2. Application inlets and openings in relation to the cargo area;
3. Examining the arrangements of the cargo pump
2.1 The present requirements apply to ships regardless of rooms;
size, including those of less than 500 gross tonnage, engaged 4. Examining the assesses to spaces in the cargo area;
in the carriage of bulk cargoes of dangerous chemicals or 5. Examining the bilge and ballast arrangements and
noxious liquid substances (NLS), other than petroleum or confirming that pumps and pipelines are identified;
similar flammable products as follows: 6. Examining, when applicable, the bow or stern
loading and unloading arrangements with particular reference
1. Products having significant fire hazards in excess to the air inlets and entrances to the accommodation,
of those of petroleum products and similar machinery and service spaces, the electrical equipment, fire-
flammable products; fighting arrangements and means of communication and
2. Products having significant hazards in addition to testing the remote shut down for the cargo pumps;
or other than flammability. 7. Confirming that the cargo tank types are arranged
and installed in accordance with the approved plans,
2.2 The present requirements are limited to the liquids internally examining the cargo tanks, water ballast tanks and
shown in the summary of minimum requirements in Chapter other spaces in the cargo area and pressure testing the
boundaries;
17 of the IBC Code. Products that have been reviewed and 8. Examining the cargo transfer arrangements and
determined not to present safety and pollution hazards to such confirming that any hoses are suitable for their intended
an extent as to warrant the application of the IBC Code are purpose and, where appropriate, type-approved or marked
found in chapter 18. with date of testing;

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9. Examining and testing any cargo heating and electrical motors driving cargo pumps when it
cooling systems; should be of the positive pressure type;
10. Confirming that the cargo tank vent systems have x The ducting does not pass through accommodation,
been installed in accordance with the approved plans; machinery and service spaces an that the exhaust
11. Confirming that high-level alarms, or overflow ducts are clear of the ventilation inlets and openings
control systems or spill valves or other equivalent means to such spaces;
provided to control possible liquid rising in the venting x The electric motors driving ventilation fans are
system, are operating satisfactorily; positioned outside the ventilation ducts and the
12. Confirming that suitable provision is made for ventilation fans and the ducts, in way of the fans
drainage of vent lines and that no shut-off valves or other only, are of non-sparking construction in hazardous
means of stoppage, including spectacle or blank flanges, are locations;
fitted either to the individual vents or to the header, if the 23. Examining, and confirming the satisfactory
vents are combined or either above or below pressure/vacuum operation of, the arrangements for the mechanical ventilation
relief valves with closed vent systems; of spaces normally entered.
13. Confirming that suitable provisions are made for 24. Confirming that double bottoms, cofferdams, duct
primary and secondary means (or alternative measures) for keels, pipe tunnels, hold spaces and other spaces where cargo
controlled tank venting; may accumulate are capable of being efficiently ventilated to
14. Examining the location of the vent outlets in ensure a safe environment when entry into the space is
respect of the height above the weather deck or the fore and necessary and that, when appropriate, permanent ducting is
aft gangway, from the nearest air intakes or openings to provided and any ventilation fans comply with the last
accommodation, service and machinery spaces and ignition requirement of subparagraph 22 mentioned above.
sources and confirming that any high velocity vents are of the 25. Examining the intrinsically safe systems and
approved type; circuits used for measurement, monitoring, control and
15. Examining the arrangements for the environmental communication purposes in all hazardous locations;
control, including the means of storing or generating and 26. Checking the provision of equipment for personnel
drying an inert gas; protection and in particular that:
16. Examining the electrical installations and x Suitable protective clothing is available for the crew
confirming that, when appropriate, special materials have engaged in loading and discharging operations an
been used and that the electrical equipment installed in that suitable storage is provided;
hazardous locations, as permitted, is certified by a recognised x The required safety equipment an associated
authority for the cargoes to be carried; breathing apparatus and air supplies and, when
17. Confirming that independent cargo tanks are appropriate, emergency-escape respiratory and eye
electrically bonded to the hull and that all gasketed cargo pipe protection are provided and are properly stowed;
joints and hose connections are electrically bonded; x Medical first-aid equipment, including stretchers and
18. Examining the arrangements for the fire protection oxygen resuscitation equipment are provided;
and fire extinction; x Arrangements have been made for the antidotes for
19. Examining the fixed fire fighting system for the the cargoes actually carried to be on board;
cargo pump room and confirming that the installation tests
x Decontamination arrangements and eyewashes are
have been satisfactorily completed and that its means of
operational;
operation are clearly marked;
x The required gas detection instruments are on board
20. Checking the deck foam system for the cargo area,
and that arrangements have been made for the supply
including the supplies of foam concentrate, and testing that
of the appropriate vapour detection tubes;
the minimum number of jets of water at the required pressure
in the fire main is obtained, when the system is in operation. x The stowage for cargo samples is satisfactory;
27. Confirming that the pumping and stripping systems
21. Confirming that suitable portable fire extinguishing
are satisfactory and that portable pipes or bends in sufficient
equipment for the cargoes to be carried is provided in the
number, if required, are on board;
cargo area;
28. Conducting the water test for assessing the
22. Examining, and confirming the satisfactory
stripping quantity;
operation of, the arrangements for the mechanical ventilation
29. Confirming that the tank washing machines
of spaces in the cargo area normally entered during cargo
provided on board are in working order, are those described
handling operations and checking in particular that:
in the Procedures and Arrangements Manual and are installed
x It may be controlled from outside the space;
in accordance with the approved plans;
x Warning notices concerning its use have been
30. Confirming that the wash water heating system, if
posted; required, is installed in accordance with the approved plans;
x It is of the extraction type, with extraction from 31. Confirming that the number and position of tank
below the floor plates, unless the space houses cleaning openings for portable machines are in accordance
with the approved plans;
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32. Confirming that the underwater discharge outlet(s) 13. Examining the Procedures and Arrangements
are in accordance with the approved plans; Manual (including cargo carriage requirements to meet
33. Confirming that means are provided in the Annex II regulations).
common discharge piping to isolate openings provided above
the waterline; 3.1.3 Survey includes checking availability on board:
34. Verifying by actual test that the discharge rate of
the pumps, where a variable rate type is used, can be 1. Confirming that a loading and stability information
controlled as specified in the Procedures and Arrangements booklet, containing details of typical service and ballast
Manual; conditions, provisions for evaluating other conditions of
35. Verifying that means for restricting the discharge loading, a summary of the ship’s survival capabilities an
flow of fixed rate pumps to the specified rates have been sufficient information to ensure that the ship is loaded and
fitted; operated in a safe and seaworthy manner is available on
36. Confirming the satisfactory operation of the board;
recording device, as fitted, and verifying by an actual flow 2. Confirming that damage survival capability
test that it has an accuracy of +/- 15% or better; information is supplied on the basis of loading information
37. Confirming that the ventilation equipment for for all anticipated conditions of loading and variations in
residue removal is installed in accordance with the approved draught and trim;
plan and is in working order and that the pressure in the 3. Confirming that a table giving the filling ratios for
driving medium for portable fans for ventilation equipment the cargo tanks at various densities hash been provided;
for residue removal can be achieved to give the required fan 4. Confirming that a copy of the International Code
capacity; for the “Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying
38. Confirming that the heating system for solidifying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, or the equivalent national
and high viscosity substances is installed in accordance with regulations, has been provided;
the approved plan; 5. Confirming that information relating to the
chemical and physical properties of the products to be carried,
3.1.2 Initial survey includes examination of plans and together with the measures to be taken in an accident have
designs which should consist of: been provided;
6. Confirming that a manual covering procedures for
1. Determining the products that it is intended that the cargo transfer, tank cleaning, gas freeing ballasting, etc., has
ship will be permitted to carry and noting the corresponding been provided (Procedures and Arrangement Manual).
minimum special requirements and any other special 7. Confirming that the Cargo Record Book has been
requirements; provided;
2. Examining the plans for the ship type, location of 8. Confirming that the Shipboard Marine Pollution
the cargo tanks, cargo containment, materials of construction, Emergency Plan (SMPEP) has been provided and is amended.
cargo temperature control, cargo tank vent systems,
environmental control, electrical installations, fire protection 3.2 Renewal survey
an fire extinction, instrumentation and the provision,
specification and stowage of the equipment for personnel 3.2.1 The renewal survey consists of:
protection;
3. Examining the plans for the freeboard and intact 1. Confirming that wheelhouse doors and windows,
stability, discharge below the bulkhead deck and survival sidescuttles and windows in superstructure and deckhouse
capability; ends facing the cargo area are in a satisfactory condition;
4. Examining the plans for the ship arrangements; 2. Confirming that potential sources of ignition in or
5. Examining the plans for the cargo transfer; near the cargo pump room are eliminated, such as loose gear,
6. Examining the plans for the mechanical ventilation combustible materials, etc., that there are no signs of undue
in the cargo area; leakage and that access ladders are in a satisfactory condition;
7. Examining the pumping system; 3. Confirming that removable pipe lengths or other
8. Examining the stripping system; approved equipment necessary for cargo separation are
9. Examining the tank washing system and available in the pump room and are in a satisfactory
equipment; condition;
10. Examining the underwater discharge arrangements; 4. Examining all pump room bulkheads for signs of
11. Examining the ventilation equipment for residue cargo leakage or fractures and, in particular, the sealing
removal; arrangements of all penetrations of pump room bulkheads;
12. Examining the heating system for solidifying and 5. Confirming that the remote operation of the cargo
high viscosity substances; pump bilge system is satisfactory;
6. Examining the bilge and ballast arrangements and
confirming that pumps and pipelines are identified;

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7. Confirming, when applicable, that the bow or stern x Arrangements have been made for the antidotes for
loading and unloading arrangements are in order and testing the cargoes actually carried to be on board;
the means of communication and the remote shut down for x Decontamination arrangements and eyewashes are
the cargo pumps; operational;
8. Examining the cargo transfer arrangements and x The required gas detection instruments are on board
confirming that any hoses are suitable for their intended and that arrangements have been made for the supply
purpose and, where appropriate, type-approved or marked of the appropriate vapour detection tubes;
with date of testing; x The arrangements for the stowage of cargo samples
9. Examining, when applicable, the cargo heating or are satisfactory;
cooling systems, including any sampling arrangements, and 20. Examining externally and confirming that the
confirming that the means for measuring the temperature an pumping and piping systems, including a stripping system if
associated alarms are operating satisfactorily; fitted, and associated equipment remain as approved;
10. Examining, as far as practicable, the cargo tank 21. Examining externally the tank washing piping and
vent system, including the pressure/vacuum valves and confirming that the type, capacity, number, and arrangement
secondary means to prevent over- or under pressure and of the tank washing machines are as approved;
devices to prevent the passage of flame; 22. Examining externally the wash water heating
11. Examining the gauging devices, high-level alarms system;
and valves associated with overflow control; 23. Examining externally, as far as practicable, the
12. Confirming that arrangements for sufficient gas to underwater discharge arrangements;
be carried or generated to compensate for normal losses and 24. Confirming that the means of controlling the rate
that the means provided for monitoring ullage spaces are of discharge of the residue is as approved;
satisfactory; 25. Confirming that the flow rate indicating device is
13. Confirming that arrangements are made for operable;
sufficient medium to be carried where drying agents are used 26. Confirming that the ventilation equipment for
on air inlets to cargo tanks; residue removal is as approved;
14. Confirming that all electrical equipment in 27. Examining externally, as far as is accessible, the
dangerous zones is suitable for such locations, is in heating system required for solidifying and high viscosity
satisfactory condition and has been properly maintained; substances;
15. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the 28. Confirming that any cargo tank high-level alarms
cargo pump room and the deck foam system for the cargo are operable;
area and confirming that their means of operation are clearly 29. Examining any additional requirements listed on
marked; the International Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious
16. Confirming that the condition of the portable fire Liquids in Bulk.
extinguishing equipment for the cargoes to be carried in the 30. Examination of vent line drainage arrangements;
cargo area is satisfactory; 31. Confirmation, where applicable, that pipelines and
17. Examining, as far as practicable, and confirming independent cargo tanks are electrically bonded to the hull;
the satisfactory operation of, the arrangements for the 32. Generally examining the electrical equipment and
ventilation of spaces normally entered during cargo handling cables in dangerous zones such as cargo pump room sand
operations and other spaces in the cargo area; areas adjacent to cargo tanks to check for defective
18. Confirming, as far as practicable, that the equipment, fixtures and wiring. The insulation resistance of
intrinsically safe systems and circuits used for measurement, the circuits should be tested and in cases where a proper
monitoring, control and communication purposes in all record of testing is maintained, consideration should be given
hazardous locations are being properly maintained; to accepting recent readings;
19. Examining the equipment for personnel protection 33. Confirmation that spaces are provided for cargo
and in particular that: area mechanical ventilation fans;
x The protective clothing for crew engaged in loading 34. Verifying from the cargo record book that the
and discharging operations and its stowage is in a pumping and stripping arrangements have been emptying the
satisfactory condition; tanks efficiently and are all in working order;
x The required safety equipment and associated 35. Confirming, if possible, that the discharge outlet(s)
breathing apparatus and associated air supplies and, are in good condition;
when appropriate, emergency-escape respiratory and 36. Confirming the satisfactory operation of the
eye protection are in a satisfactory condition and are recording device, as fitted, and verifying by an actual flow
properly stowed; test that it has an accuracy of +/- 15% or better;
x Medical first-aid equipment, including stretchers and 37. Confirming that the ventilation equipment for
oxygen resuscitation equipment are in a satisfactory residue removal is satisfactory and that the pressure in the
condition; driving medium for portable fans for ventilation equipment

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capacity; chemical and physical properties of the products to be carried
38. Confirming that the pumping and stripping systems has been provided together with the measures to be taken in
are satisfactory an that portable pipes or bends in sufficient an accident have been provided;
number, if required, are on board; 7. Confirming that a manual covering procedures for
39. Conducting the water test for assessing the cargo transfer, tank cleaning, gas freeing, ballasting, etc., has
stripping quantity; been provided;
40. Confirming that the tank washing machines 8. Confirming that the Procedures and Arrangements
provided on board are in working order, are those described Manual is on board;
in the Procedures and Arrangements Manual and are installed 9. Confirming that the Shipboard marine pollution
in accordance with the approved plans; emergency plan is on board;
41. Confirming that the wash heating system, if 10. Confirming that the Cargo Record Book is on
required, is installed in accordance with the approved plans; board and being correctly used;
42. Confirming that the number and position of tank
cleaning openings for portable machines are in accordance 3.3 Annual survey
with the approved plans;
43. Confirming that the underwater discharge outlet(s) 3.3.1 The annual survey consists of:
are in good condition and are in accordance with the approved
plans; 1. Confirming that wheelhouse doors and windows,
44. Confirming that means are provided in the sidescuttles and windows in superstructure and deckhouse
common discharge piping to isolate openings provided above ends facing the cargo area are in a satisfactory condition;
the waterline; 2. Confirming that potential sources of ignition in or
45. Verifying by actual test that the discharge rate of near the cargo pump room are eliminated, such as loose gear,
the pumps, where a variable rate type is used, can be combustible materials, etc., that there are no signs of undue
controlled as specified in the Procedures and Arrangements leakage and that access ladders are in a satisfactory condition;
Manual. 3. Confirming that the removable pipe lengths or
46. Verifying that means for restricting the discharge other approved equipment necessary for cargo separation are
flow of fixed rate pumps to the specified rates are still fitted; available in the pump room and are in a satisfactory
47. Confirming that the ventilation equipment for condition;
residue removal is installed in accordance with the approved 4. Examining all pump room bulkheads for signs of
plan and is in working order; cargo leakage or fractures and, in particular, the sealing
48. Confirming that the heating system for solidifying arrangements of all penetrations of pump room bulkheads;
and high viscosity substances is installed in accordance with 5. Confirming that the remote operation of the cargo
the approved plan; pump bilge system is satisfactory;
6. Examining the bilge and ballast arrangements and
3.2.2 Survey includes checking of availability on board: confirming that pumps and pipelines are identified;
7. Confirming, when applicable, that the bow or stern
1. Checking whether any new equipment has been loading and unloading arrangements are in order and testing
fitted and, if so, confirm that it has been approved before the means of communication and the remote shut down for
installation and that any changes are reflected in the the cargo pumps;
appropriate certificate; 8. Examining the cargo transfer arrangements and
2. Confirming that the loading an stability confirming that any hoses are suitable for their intended
information booklet, containing details of typical service and purpose and, where appropriate, type-approved or marked
ballast conditions, provisions for evaluating other conditions with date of testing;
of loading, a summary of the ship’s survival capabilities and 9. Examining, when applicable, the cargo heating or
sufficient information to ensure that the ship is loaded and cooling systems, including any sampling arrangements, and
operated in a safe an seaworthy manner is available on board; confirming that the means for measuring the temperature and
3. Confirming that damage survival capability associated alarms are operating satisfactorily;
information is supplied on the basis of loading information 10. Examining, as far as practicable, the cargo tank
for all anticipated conditions of loading and variations in vent system, including the pressure/vacuum valves and
draught and trim; secondary means to prevent over- or under pressure and
4. Confirming that a table giving the filling ratios for devices to prevent the passage of flame;
the cargo tanks at various densities has been provided; 11. Examining the gauging devices, high-level alarms
5. Confirming that a copy of the International Code and valves associated with overflow control;
for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying 12. Confirming that arrangements for sufficient gas to
Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, or the equivalent national be carried or generated to compensate for normal losses and
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that the means provided for monitoring ullage spaces are 25. Confirming that the flow rate indicating device is
satisfactory; operable;
13. Confirming that arrangements are made for 26. Confirming that the ventilation equipment for
sufficient medium to be carried where drying agents are used residue removal is as approved;
on air inlets to cargo tanks; 27. Examining externally, as far as is accessible, the
14. Confirming that all electrical equipment in heating system required for solidifying and high viscosity
dangerous zones is suitable for such locations, is in substances;
satisfactory condition and has been properly maintained; 28. Confirming that any cargo tank high-level alarms
15. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the are operable;
cargo pump room and the deck foam system for the cargo 29. Examining any additional requirements listed on
area and confirming that their means of operation are clearly the International Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious
marked. Liquids in Bulk.
16. Confirming that the condition of the portable fire
extinguishing equipment for the cargoes to be carried in the 3.3.2 Survey includes checking of availability on board
cargo area is satisfactory; of documentation as indicated in paragraph 3.2.2 for renewal
17. Examining, as far as practicable, and confirming survey.
the satisfactory operation of, the arrangements for the
ventilation of spaces normally entered during cargo handling 3.4 Intermediate survey
operations and other spaces in the cargo area;
18. Confirming, as far as practicable, that the The provisions as indicated in paragraph 3.2 for renewal
intrinsically safe systems and circuits used for measurement, survey apply, apart from the provisions indicated in
monitoring, control and communication purposes in all subparagraphs 38 – 48 of paragraph 3.2.1.
hazardous locations are being properly maintained;
19. Examining the equipment for personnel protection 4. Certification
and in particular that:
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
x The protecting clothing of the crew engaged in
survey, an International Certificate of fitness for the carriage
loading and discharging operations an its stowage is
of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk form 7154-61 or
in a satisfactory condition;
7154-61/PMA (and attachments as necessary) is to be issued
x The required safety equipment an associated
by the surveyor, with validity up to five (5) months.
breathing apparatus and associated air supplies and,
when appropriate, emergency-escape respiratory and
4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
eye protection are in a satisfactory condition and are
Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
properly stowed;
the survey reports and of the associated documentation.
x Medical first-aid equipment, including stretchers and
oxygen resuscitation equipment are in a satisfactory 4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual, or the
condition; intermediate survey, the International Certificate of Fitness
x Arrangements have been made for the antidotes for for the carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, is to be
the cargoes actually carried to be on board; endorsed accordingly by the attending surveyor.
x Decontamination arrangements and eyewashes are
operational; 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
x The required gas detection instruments are on board after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
and that arrangements have been made for the supply with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
of the appropriate vapour detection tubes;
x The arrangements for the stowage of cargo samples 5. Reports
are satisfactory;
20. Examining externally and confirming that the 5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
pumping and piping systems, including a stripping system if survey report form 1215225 – IBC.
fitted, and associated equipment remain as approved;
21. Examining externally the tank washing piping and 6. References
confirming that the type, capacity, number, and arrangement
of the tank washing machines are as approved; x International Code for the Construction and
22. Examining externally the wash water heating Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals
system; in Bulk (IBC Code) – 2006 Edition (up to
23. Examining externally, as far as practicable, the Resolutions MSC.176(79), and MEPC.119(52).
underwater discharge arrangements;
24. Confirming that the means of controlling the rate
of discharge of the residue is as approved;
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x Resolution A.948(23): Revised Survey Guidelines
under the Harmonized System of Survey and
Certification.
x Resolution of Maritime Safety Committee No:
219(82).
x Resolution of Marine Environment Protection
Committee No: 166(56).
x Report of Marine Environment Protection
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SECTION 16 chemical tanker constructed on the date on which such
Bulk Chemical Code conversion commences.

3. Scope of surveys
1. Introduction
3.1 Periodical survey
Survey of ships is carried out with a scope to verify
compliance with the applicable requirements of the Code for 3.1.1 The periodical survey consists of:
the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk, including amendments and interpretations 1. Confirming that wheelhouse doors and windows,
approved by the International Maritime Organization. sidescuttles and windows in superstructure and deckhouse
ends facing the cargo area are in a satisfactory condition;
1.1 Surveyors conducting such a survey are to be familiar 2. Confirming that potential sources of ignition in or
with the applicable provisions of the Code for the near the cargo pump room are eliminated, such as loose gear,
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous combustible materials, etc., that there are no signs of undue
Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code), as amended. leakage and that access ladders are in a satisfactory condition;
3. Confirming that removable pipe lengths or other
1.2 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be approved equipment necessary for cargo separation are
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows: available in the pump room and are in a satisfactory
(a) Periodical Surveys are required every 5 years and before condition;
the Certificate in force has expired. 4. Examining all pump room bulkheads for signs of
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of cargo leakage or fractures and, in particular, the sealing
the Certificate’s validity and one Intermediate Survey is arrangements of all penetrations of pump room bulkheads;
required. 5. Confirming that the remote operation of the cargo
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within 3 months before pump bilge system is satisfactory;
and 3 months after the due date. 6. Examining the bilge and ballast arrangements and
(d) Intermediate Surveys are to be held within three (3) confirming that pumps and pipelines are identified;
months before or after the second or the third 7. Confirming, when applicable, that the bow or stern
anniversary date of the Safety Construction Certificate. loading and unloading arrangements are in order and testing
the means of communication and the remote shut down for
the cargo pumps;
2. Application 8. Examining the cargo transfer arrangements and
confirming that any hoses are suitable for their intended
2.1 The present requirements apply to the ships built prior purpose and, where appropriate, type-approved or marked
the 1st July 1986 regardless of size, including those of less with date of testing;
than 500 gross tonnage, engaged in the carriage of bulk 9. Examining, when applicable, the cargo heating or
cargoes of dangerous and noxious chemical substances, other cooling systems, including any sampling arrangements, and
than petroleum, or similar flammable products, as follows: confirming that the means for measuring the temperature an
associated alarms are operating satisfactorily;
1. Products having significant fire hazards in excess of 10. Examining, as far as practicable, the cargo tank
those of petroleum products and similar flammable vent system, including the pressure/vacuum valves and
products; secondary means to prevent over- or under pressure and
2. Products having significant hazards in addition to or devices to prevent the passage of flame;
other than flammability. 11. Examining the gauging devices, high-level alarms
and valves associated with overflow control;
2.2 The present requirements are limited to the liquids 12. Confirming that arrangements for sufficient gas to
shown in the summary of minimum requirements in Chapter be carried or generated to compensate for normal losses and
17 of the IBC Code. Products that have been reviewed and that the means provided for monitoring ullage spaces are
determined not to present safety and pollution hazards to such satisfactory;
an extent as to warrant the application of the IBC Code are 13. Confirming that arrangements are made for
found in chapter 18. sufficient medium to be carried where drying agents are used
2.3 Liquids covered by the present requirements are on air inlets to cargo tanks;
those having a vapour pressure not exceeding 2.8 kp/cm2 at a 14. Confirming that all electrical equipment in
temperature of 37.8oC. dangerous zones is suitable for such locations, is in
2.4 A ship irrespective of the date of construction, satisfactory condition and has been properly maintained;
which is converted to a chemical tanker shall be treated as a 15. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the
cargo pump room and the deck foam system for the cargo
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area and confirming that their means of operation are clearly 29. Examining any additional requirements listed on
marked; the International Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious
16. Confirming that the condition of the portable fire Liquids in Bulk.
extinguishing equipment for the cargoes to be carried in the 30. Examination of vent line drainage arrangements;
cargo area is satisfactory; 31. Confirmation, where applicable, that pipelines and
17. Examining, as far as practicable, and confirming independent cargo tanks are electrically bonded to the hull;
the satisfactory operation of, the arrangements for the 32. Generally examining the electrical equipment and
ventilation of spaces normally entered during cargo handling cables in dangerous zones such as cargo pump room sand
operations and other spaces in the cargo area; areas adjacent to cargo tanks to check for defective
18. Confirming, as far as practicable, that the equipment, fixtures and wiring. The insulation resistance of
intrinsically safe systems and circuits used for measurement, the circuits should be tested and in cases where a proper
monitoring, control and communication purposes in all record of testing is maintained, consideration should be given
hazardous locations are being properly maintained; to accepting recent readings;
19. Examining the equipment for personnel protection 33. Confirmation that spaces are provided for cargo
and in particular that: area mechanical ventilation fans;
x The protective clothing for crew engaged in loading 34. Verifying from the cargo record book that the
and discharging operations and its stowage is in a pumping and stripping arrangements have been emptying the
satisfactory condition; tanks efficiently and are all in working order;
x The required safety equipment and associated 35. Confirming, if possible, that the discharge outlet(s)
breathing apparatus and associated air supplies and, are in good condition;
when appropriate, emergency-escape respiratory and 36. Confirming the satisfactory operation of the
eye protection are in a satisfactory condition and are recording device, as fitted, and verifying by an actual flow
properly stowed; test that it has an accuracy of +/- 15% or better;
x Medical first-aid equipment, including stretchers and 37. Confirming that the ventilation equipment for
oxygen resuscitation equipment are in a satisfactory residue removal is satisfactory and that the pressure in the
condition; driving medium for portable fans for ventilation equipment
x Arrangements have been made for the antidotes for for residue removal can be achieved to give the required fan
the cargoes actually carried to be on board; capacity;
x Decontamination arrangements and eyewashes are 38. Confirming that the pumping and stripping systems
operational; are satisfactory an that portable pipes or bends in sufficient
x The required gas detection instruments are on board number, if required, are on board;
and that arrangements have been made for the supply 39. Conducting the water test for assessing the
of the appropriate vapour detection tubes; stripping quantity;
40. Confirming that the tank washing machines
x The arrangements for the stowage of cargo samples
provided on board are in working order, are those described
are satisfactory;
in the Procedures and Arrangements Manual and are installed
20. Examining externally and confirming that the
pumping and piping systems, including a stripping system if in accordance with the approved plans;
41. Confirming that the wash heating system, if
fitted, and associated equipment remain as approved;
required, is installed in accordance with the approved plans;
21. Examining externally the tank washing piping and
confirming that the type, capacity, number, and arrangement 42. Confirming that the number and position of tank
cleaning openings for portable machines are in accordance
of the tank washing machines are as approved;
with the approved plans;
22. Examining externally the wash water heating
system; 43. Confirming that the underwater discharge outlet(s)
are in good condition and are in accordance with the approved
23. Examining externally, as far as practicable, the
plans;
underwater discharge arrangements;
44. Confirming that means are provided in the
24. Confirming that the means of controlling the rate
common discharge piping to isolate openings provided above
of discharge of the residue is as approved;
the waterline;
25. Confirming that the flow rate indicating device is
45. Verifying by actual test that the discharge rate of
operable;
the pumps, where a variable rate type is used, can be
26. Confirming that the ventilation equipment for
residue removal is as approved; controlled as specified in the Procedures and Arrangements
Manual.
27. Examining externally, as far as is accessible, the
46. Verifying that means for restricting the discharge
heating system required for solidifying and high viscosity
substances; flow of fixed rate pumps to the specified rates are still fitted;
47. Confirming that the ventilation equipment for
28. Confirming that any cargo tank high-level alarms
residue removal is installed in accordance with the approved
are operable;
plan and is in working order;

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48. Confirming that the heating system for solidifying 4. Examining all pump room bulkheads for signs of
and high viscosity substances is installed in accordance with cargo leakage or fractures and, in particular, the sealing
the approved plan; arrangements of all penetrations of pump room bulkheads;
5. Confirming that the remote operation of the cargo
3.1.2 Survey includes checking of availability on board: pump bilge system is satisfactory;
6. Examining the bilge and ballast arrangements and
1. Checking whether any new equipment has been confirming that pumps and pipelines are identified;
fitted and, if so, confirm that it has been approved before 7. Confirming, when applicable, that the bow or stern
installation and that any changes are reflected in the loading and unloading arrangements are in order and testing
appropriate certificate; the means of communication and the remote shut down for
2. Confirming that the loading an stability the cargo pumps;
information booklet, containing details of typical service and 8. Examining the cargo transfer arrangements and
ballast conditions, provisions for evaluating other conditions confirming that any hoses are suitable for their intended
of loading, a summary of the ship’s survival capabilities and purpose and, where appropriate, type-approved or marked
sufficient information to ensure that the ship is loaded and with date of testing;
operated in a safe an seaworthy manner is available on board; 9. Examining, when applicable, the cargo heating or
3. Confirming that damage survival capability cooling systems, including any sampling arrangements, and
information is supplied on the basis of loading information confirming that the means for measuring the temperature and
for all anticipated conditions of loading and variations in associated alarms are operating satisfactorily;
draught and trim; 10. Examining, as far as practicable, the cargo tank
4. Confirming that a table giving the filling ratios for vent system, including the pressure/vacuum valves and
the cargo tanks at various densities has been provided; secondary means to prevent over- or under pressure and
5. Confirming that a copy of the Code for the devices to prevent the passage of flame;
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous 11. Examining the gauging devices, high-level alarms
Chemicals in Bulk, or the equivalent national regulations, has and valves associated with overflow control;
been provided; 12. Confirming that arrangements for sufficient gas to
6. Confirming that information related to the be carried or generated to compensate for normal losses and
chemical and physical properties of the products to be carried that the means provided for monitoring ullage spaces are
has been provided together with the measures to be taken in satisfactory;
an accident have been provided; 13. Confirming that arrangements are made for
7. Confirming that a manual covering procedures for sufficient medium to be carried where drying agents are used
cargo transfer, tank cleaning, gas freeing, ballasting, etc., has on air inlets to cargo tanks;
been provided; 14. Confirming that all electrical equipment in
8. Confirming that the Procedures and Arrangements dangerous zones is suitable for such locations, is in
Manual is on board; satisfactory condition and has been properly maintained;
9. Confirming that the Shipboard marine pollution 15. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the
emergency plan is on board; cargo pump room and the deck foam system for the cargo
10. Confirming that the Cargo Record Book is on area and confirming that their means of operation are clearly
board and being correctly used; marked.
16. Confirming that the condition of the portable fire
3.2 Annual survey extinguishing equipment for the cargoes to be carried in the
cargo area is satisfactory;
3.2.1 The annual survey consists of: 17. Examining, as far as practicable, and confirming
the satisfactory operation of, the arrangements for the
1. Confirming that wheelhouse doors and windows, ventilation of spaces normally entered during cargo handling
sidescuttles and windows in superstructure and deckhouse operations and other spaces in the cargo area;
ends facing the cargo area are in a satisfactory condition; 18. Confirming, as far as practicable, that the
2. Confirming that potential sources of ignition in or intrinsically safe systems and circuits used for measurement,
near the cargo pump room are eliminated, such as loose gear, monitoring, control and communication purposes in all
combustible materials, etc., that there are no signs of undue hazardous locations are being properly maintained;
leakage and that access ladders are in a satisfactory condition; 19. Examining the equipment for personnel protection
3. Confirming that the removable pipe lengths or and in particular that:
other approved equipment necessary for cargo separation are x The protecting clothing of the crew engaged in
available in the pump room and are in a satisfactory loading and discharging operations an its stowage is
condition; in a satisfactory condition;
x The required safety equipment an associated
breathing apparatus and associated air supplies and,
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when appropriate, emergency-escape respiratory and attachments as necessary) is to be issued by the surveyor,
eye protection are in a satisfactory condition and are with validity up to five (5) months.
properly stowed;
x Medical first-aid equipment, including stretchers and 4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
oxygen resuscitation equipment are in a satisfactory Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
condition; the survey reports and of the associated documentation.
x Arrangements have been made for the antidotes for
the cargoes actually carried to be on board; 4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual, or the
x Decontamination arrangements and eyewashes are intermediate survey, the Certificate of Fitness for the carriage
operational; of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, is to be endorsed
x The required gas detection instruments are on board accordingly by the attending surveyor.
and that arrangements have been made for the supply
of the appropriate vapour detection tubes; 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
x The arrangements for the stowage of cargo samples after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
are satisfactory; with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
20. Examining externally and confirming that the
pumping and piping systems, including a stripping system if 5. Reports
fitted, and associated equipment remain as approved;
21. Examining externally the tank washing piping and 5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
confirming that the type, capacity, number, and arrangement survey report form 1215225 – BCH.
of the tank washing machines are as approved;
22. Examining externally the wash water heating 6. References
system;
23. Examining externally, as far as practicable, the x Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships
underwater discharge arrangements; Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk – 2005
24. Confirming that the means of controlling the rate Edition (up to Resolutions MSC.106(73), and
of discharge of the residue is as approved; MEPC.91(45).
25. Confirming that the flow rate indicating device is x Resolution A.948(23): Revised Survey Guidelines
operable; under the Harmonized System of Survey and
26. Confirming that the ventilation equipment for Certification.
residue removal is as approved; x Resolution of Maritime Safety Committee Nos:
27. Examining externally, as far as is accessible, the 181(79), 212(81).
heating system required for solidifying and high viscosity x Resolution of Marine Environment Protection
substances; Committee Nos: 144(54), 145(54).
28. Confirming that any cargo tank high-level alarms
are operable;
29. Examining any additional requirements listed on
the International Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious
Liquids in Bulk.

3.2.2 Survey includes checking of availability on board

of documentation as indicated in paragraph 3.2.2 for renewal
survey.

3.3 Intermediate survey

The provisions as indicated in paragraph 3.1 for periodical

surveys apply, apart from the provisions indicated in
subparagraphs 38 – 48 of paragraph 3.1.1.

4. Certification
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
survey, a Certificate of fitness for the carriage of Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk form 7154-32 or 7154-32/PMA (and

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SECTION 17
International Code For Ships
Liquefied Gases
1. Introduction
Survey of ships is to be carried out with a scope to verify
compliance with the applicable requirements of the
International Code for the Construction and Equipment of
Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk.
1.1 Surveyors conduction such a survey, are to be familiar
with the applicable provisions of the International Code for
Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases.
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in
service and the International Certificate of Fitness for the
Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk is issued for the first
time.
1.3 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows:
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 5 years and before
the Certificate in force has expired.
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of
the Certificate’s validity and one Intermediate Survey is
required.
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within three (3) months
before and 3 months after the due date.
(d) Intermediate Surveys are to be held within three (3)
months before or after the second or the third
anniversary date of the Safety Construction Certificate.
2. Application
The present requirements apply to ships constructed on or
after the 1st October 1994, regardless of their size, engaged in
the carriage of liquefied gases having a vapour pressure
exceeding 2.8 bar absolute at a temperature of 37.8oC, and
other products as shown in chapter 19 of the International
Code for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases (ICG Code).
3. Scope of surveys
3.1 Initial survey
3.1.1 The initial survey consists of:
1. Confirming that the segregation in the cargo area
and the arrangement of the accommodation, service and
machinery spaces are in accordance with the approved plans;
2. Examining the arrangements of the cargo pump
rooms and cargo compressor rooms;
3. Confirming that the manually operated emergency
shutdown system together with the automatic shutdown of the
cargo pumps and compressors are satisfactory;
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4. Examining the arrangement of the cargo control
Carrying room;
5. Examining the accesses to spaces in the cargo area;
6. Confirming the arrangements for the air locks;
7. Examining the bilge, ballast and oil fuel
arrangements;
8. Examining, when applicable, the bow or stern
loading and unloading arrangements with particular reference
to the air inlets and entrances to the accommodation,
machinery and service spaces, the electrical equipment, fire-
fighting arrangements and means of communication between
the cargo control room and the shore location;
9. Confirming that the cargo tanks are arranged and
installed in accordance with the approved plans, internally
examining the cargo tanks, water ballast tanks and other
spaces in the cargo area, ensuring that the appropriate non-
destructive and pressure testing are carried out.
10. Examining the cargo and process piping, including
the expansion arrangements, insulation from the hull
structure, pressure relief and drainage arrangements and
carrying out a leak detection test;
11. Confirming that the cargo system valving
arrangements are in accordance with the approved plans;
12. Confirming that any liquid and vapour hoses are
suitable for their intended purpose and, where appropriate,
type-approved or marked with date of testing;
13. Examining the arrangements for the cargo
pressure/temperature control including, when fitted, any
refrigeration system and confirming that any associated
alarms are satisfactory;
14. Confirming that the cargo tank vent systems,
including, when appropriate, any additional pressure relieving
system for liquid level control and vacuum pressure systems,
have been installed in accordance with the approved plans;
15. Examining the arrangements for the environmental
control, including the means of storing or generating and
drying an inert gas;
16. Examining the electrical installations with
particular reference to the certified safe type equipment fitted
in gas-dangerous spaces and zones;
17. Examining the arrangements for the protection and
fire extinction;
18. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the
cargo pump room and confirming that the installation tests
have been satisfactorily completed and that its means of
operation is clearly marked;
19. Examining the fire water main with particular
reference to the provision of hydrants and isolation
arrangements, checking that the two jets of water reach all
areas of the cargo and containment area at the required
pressure and testing the remote means of starting one main
fire pump.
20. Examining and testing the water spray system for
cooling, fire protection and crew protection and confirming
that its means of operation is clearly marked;
21. Examining the dry chemical powder fire-
extinguishing system for the cargo area, seeing that the fixed
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piping has been properly installed and has been proved clear x The requisite supply of compressed air is provided and
and confirming that its means of operation is clearly marked; examining, when applicable, the arrangements for any
22. Examining the carbon dioxide system for the cargo special air compressor and low-pressure air line system;
compressor and pump rooms and confirming that the x Medical first-aid equipment, including stretchers and
installation tests have been satisfactorily completed and that oxygen resuscitation equipment and antidotes, when
its means of operation is clearly marked; available, for the products to be carried are provided;
23. Confirming the provision and examining the x Respiratory and eye protection suitable for emergency
disposition of the fire fighter’s outfits; escape purposes are provided;
24. Examining, and confirming the satisfactory x Decontamination arrangements and eyewashes are
operation of, the arrangements for the mechanical ventilation operational;
of spaces in the cargo area normally entered during cargo x When applicable, personnel are protected against the
handling operations and checking in particular that: effects of a major cargo release by a special suitably
x It may be controlled from outside the space; designed and equipped space, within the accommodation
x Warning notices concerning its use have been posted; area;
x Is fixed and is of the negative pressure type, permitting x When applicable, the cargo control room is of the gas-
extraction from either the upper or lower parts of the safe type;
space or from the upper and lower parts when 30. Examining, when applicable, the arrangements for
appropriate, for cargo compressor and pump rooms and the use of cargo as fuel and testing that the gas supply to the
for cargo control rooms when considered to be gas- machinery space is cut off should the exhaust ventilation not
dangerous spaces; be functioning correctly and that the master gas fuel valve
x Is of the positive pressure type for spaces containing may be remotely closed from within the machinery space;
electric motors driving cargo compressors or pumps and
other gas-safe spaces within the cargo area, except those 3.1.2 Initial survey includes examination of plans and
containing inert gas generators; designs which should consist of:
x Exhaust ducts are clear of the ventilation inlets and
openings to accommodation spaces, service spaces, 1. Determining the products that it is intended that the
control stations and other gas-safe spaces; ship will be permitted to carry and noting the corresponding
x Intakes are arranged to minimize the recycling or minimum special requirements;
hazardous vapours; 2. Examining the plans for the ship type, cargo
x Ducts from gas-dangerous spaces are not led through containment, control of vapour detection, gauging, personnel
accommodation, service and machinery spaces and protection, filling limits for cargo tanks and other special
control stations, except when (GI) 2.1.2.30 applies. requirements;
x The electric motors driving ventilation fans are 3. Examining the plans for the freeboard and intact
positioned outside the ventilation ducts when the carriage stability, discharges below the bulkhead deck and survival
of flammable products is intended and the ventilation capability;
fans and the ducts, in way of the fans only, are of non- 4. Examining the plans for the ship arrangements;
sparking construction in gas-dangerous spaces; 5. Examining the plans for the process pressure
25. Examining the confirming the satisfactory vessels and liquid, vapour and pressure piping systems;
operation of, the arrangements for the mechanical ventilation 6. Examining the plans for the cargo
of spaces normally entered other than those covered by (GI) pressure/temperature control;
2.1.2.24; 7. Examining the plans for the cargo tank ventilation
26. Examining, and testing as appropriate, the liquid systems;
level indicators, overflow control, pressure gauges, high 8. Examining the plans for the environmental control;
pressure and, when applicable, low pressure alarms, and 9. Examining the plans for the electrical installations;
temperature indicating devices for the cargo tanks; 10. Examining the plans for the fire protection and fire
27. Examining and testing as appropriate, the gas extinction;
detection equipment; 11. Examining the plans for the mechanical ventilation
28. Confirming that two sets of portable gas detection in the cargo area;
equipment suitable for the cargoes to be carried and a suitable 12. Examining the plans for the instrumentation
instrument for measuring oxygen levels have been provided; (gauging, gas detection);
29. Checking the provision of equipment for personnel 13. Examining, when applicable, the plans for the use
protection and in particular that: of cargo as fuel;
x Two complete sets of safety equipment each permitting
personnel to enter and work in a gas-filled space are 3.1.3 Survey includes checking the availability on board:
provided and are properly stowed; 1. Confirming that a loading and stability information
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conditions, provisions for evaluating other conditions of 15. Examining the arrangements for the cargo
loading, a summary of the ship’s survival capabilities and pressure/temperature control including, when fitted, any
sufficient information to ensure that the ship is loaded and refrigeration system and confirming that any associated
operated in a safe and seaworthy manner is available on alarms are satisfactory;
board; 16. Examining the cargo, bunker, ballast and vent
2. Confirming that damage survival capability piping systems, including vent masts and protective screens,
information is supplied on the basis of loading information as far as practicable;
for all anticipated conditions of loading and variations in 17. Confirming that arrangements are made for
draught and trim; sufficient inert gas to be carried to compensate for normal
3. Confirming that necessary information for the safe losses and that means are provided for monitoring the spaces;
carriage of the products to be carried has been provided; 18. Confirming that any air-drying system and any
4. Confirming that a copy of the International Code interbarrier and hold space purging inert gas system are
for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying satisfactory;
Liquefied Gases in Bulk, or the equivalent national 19. Confirming that electrical equipment in gas-
regulations, has been provided. dangerous spaces and zones is in a satisfactory condition and
is being properly maintained;
3.2 Renewal Survey 20. Examining the arrangements for the fire protection
and fire extinction and testing the remote means of starting
3.2.1 The renewal survey consists of: one main fire pump;
21. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the
1. Confirming that any special arrangements to cargo pump room an confirming that its means of operation is
survive conditions of damage are in order; clearly marked;
2. Confirming that the wheelhouse doors and 22. Examining the water spray system for cooling, fire
windows, sidescuttles and windows in superstructure and protection and crew protection and confirming that its means
deckhouse ends in the cargo area are in a satisfactory of operation is clearly marked;
condition; 23. Examining the dry chemical powder fire-
3. Examining the cargo pump rooms and cargo extinguishing system for the cargo area and confirming that
compressor rooms; its means of operation is clearly marked;
4. Confirming that the manually operated emergency 24. Examining the fixed installation for the gas-
shutdown system together with the automatic shutdown of the dangerous spaces and confirming its means of operation is
cargo pumps and compressors are satisfactory; clearly marked;
5. Examining the cargo control room; 25. Confirming the provision and examining the
6. Examining the gas detection arrangements for condition of the fire fighter’s outfits;
cargo control rooms and the measures taken to exclude 26. Examining, as far as practicable, and confirming
ignition sources where such spaces are not gas-safe; the satisfactory operation of, the arrangements for the
7. Confirming the arrangements for the air locks are mechanical ventilation of spaces in the cargo area normally
being properly maintained; entered during cargo handling operations;
8. Examining, as far as practicable, the bilge, ballast 27. Examining, and confirming the satisfactory
and oil fuel arrangements; operation of, the arrangements for the mechanical ventilation
9. Examining, when applicable, the bow or stern of spaces normally entered other than those covered by (GI)
loading and unloading arrangements with particular reference 2.1.2.24;
to the electrical equipment, fire-fighting arrangements and 28. Examining, and testing as appropriate and as far as
means of communication between the cargo control room and practicable, the liquid level indicators, overflow control,
the shore location; pressure gauges, high pressure and, when applicable, low
10. Confirming that the sealing arrangements at the gas pressure alarms, and temperature indicating devices for the
domes are satisfactory; cargo tanks;
11. Confirming that the portable or fixed drip trays or 29. Examining, and testing as appropriate, the gas
deck insulation for cargo leakage is in order; detection equipment;
12. Examining the cargo and process piping, including 30. Confirming that two sets of portable gas detection
the expansion arrangements, insulation from the hull equipment suitable for the cargoes to be carried and a suitable
structure, pressure relief and drainage arrangements; instrument for measuring oxygen levels have been provided;
13. Confirming that the cargo tank and interbarrier 31. Checking the provision of equipment for personnel
space pressure and relief valves, including safety systems and protection and in particular that:
alarms, are satisfactory; 31.1 Two complete sets of safety equipment each
14. Confirming that any liquid and vapour hoses are permitting personnel to enter and work in a gas-filled space
suitable for their intended purpose and, where appropriate, are provided and are properly stowed;
type-approved or marked with date of testing;
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31.2 The requisite supply of compressed air is provided 5. Confirming that a copy of the International Code
and examining, when applicable, the arrangements for any for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying
special air compressor and low-pressure air line system; Liquefied Gases in Bulk, or the equivalent national
31.3 Medical first-aid equipment, including stretchers regulations, has been provided;
and oxygen resuscitation equipment and antidotes, when
available, for the products to be carried are provided; 3.3 Annual Survey
31.4 Respiratory and eye protection suitable for
emergency escape purposes are provided; The scope of the annual survey is indicated in paragraph 3.2.
31.5 Decontamination arrangements and eyewashes are for renewal survey apart from the provisions indicated in
operational; subparagraphs 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37, of paragraph 3.2.1.
31.6 Examining, when applicable, the arrangements to
protect personnel against the effects of a major release by a 3.4 Intermediate Survey
special suitably designed and equipped space within the
accommodation area; The scope of the intermediate survey is indicated in paragraph
32. Examining, when applicable, the arrangements for 3.2 for renewal survey apart from the provisions indicated in
the use of cargo as fuel and testing, as far as practicable, that subparagraph 37, of paragraph 3.2.1.
the gas supply to the machinery space is cut off should the
exhaust ventilation not be functioning correctly and that 4. Certification
master gas fuel valve may be remotely closed from within the
machinery space; 4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
33. Confirming, where applicable, that pipelines and survey, an International Certificate of fitness for the carriage
independent cargo tanks are electrically bonded to the hull; of Liquefied Gases in Bulk form 7154-40N (and attachments
34. Generally examining the electrical equipment and as necessary) is to be issued by the surveyor, with validity up
cables in dangerous zones such as cargo pump rooms and to five (5) months.
areas adjacent to cargo tanks to check for defective
equipment, fixtures and wiring. The insulation resistance of 4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
the circuits should be tested and in cases where a proper Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
record of testing is maintained consideration should be given the survey reports and of the associated documentation.
to accepting recent readings; 4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual, or the
35. Confirming that spares are provided for cargo area intermediate survey, the International Certificate of fitness for
mechanical ventilation fans; the carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk, is to be endorsed
36. Confirming that the heating arrangements, if any, accordingly by the attending surveyor.
for steel structures are satisfactory;
37. Examining the insulation and means of support of 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
the cargo tanks and confirming that the secondary barrier after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
remains effective; with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.

3.2.2 Survey includes checking of availability on board: 5. Reports

1. Checking whether any new equipment has been 5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
fitted and, if so, confirm that it has been approved before survey report form 1215225 – IGC.
installation and that any changes are reflected in the
appropriate certificate; 6. References
2. Confirming that the loading and stability
x International Code for the Construction and
information booklet, containing details of typical service and
Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in
ballast conditions, provisions for evaluating other conditions
Bulk (IGC Code) – 1993 Edition (up to Resolution
of loading, a summary of the ship’s survival capabilities and
MSC.30(61).
sufficient information to ensure that the ship is loaded and
x Resolution A.948(23): Revised Survey Guidelines
operated in a safe and seaworthy manner is available on
under the Harmonized System of Survey and
board;
Certification.
3. Confirming that damage survival capability
information is supplied on the basis of loading information x Resolutions of Maritime Safety Committee Nos:
for all anticipated conditions of loading and variations in 59(67), 84(70), 103(73), 177(79), 220(82).
draught and trim;
4. Confirming that necessary information for the safe
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SECTION 18 7. Confirming the arrangements for the air locks are
Code For Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases being properly maintained;
8. Examining, as far as practicable, the bilge, ballast
1. Introduction and oil fuel arrangements;
9. Examining, when applicable, the bow or stern
Survey of ships is to be carried out with a scope to verify loading and unloading arrangements with particular reference
compliance with the applicable requirements of the Code for to the electrical equipment, fire-fighting arrangements and
the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied means of communication between the cargo control room and
Gases in Bulk. the shore location;
10. Confirming that the sealing arrangements at the gas
1.1 Surveyors conduction such a survey, are to be familiar domes are satisfactory;
with the applicable provisions of the Code for Ships Carrying 11. Confirming that the portable or fixed drip trays or
Liquefied Gases. deck insulation for cargo leakage is in order;
12. Examining the cargo and process piping, including
1.2 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be the expansion arrangements, insulation from the hull
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows: structure, pressure relief and drainage arrangements;
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 5 years and before 13. Confirming that the cargo tank and interbarrier
the Certificate in force has expired. space pressure and relief valves, including safety systems and
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of alarms, are satisfactory;
the Certificate’s validity and one Intermediate Survey is 14. Confirming that any liquid and vapour hoses are
required. suitable for their intended purpose and, where appropriate,
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within 3 months before type-approved or marked with date of testing;
and 3 months after the due date. 15. Examining the arrangements for the cargo
(d) Intermediate Surveys are to be held within three (3) pressure/temperature control including, when fitted, any
months before or after the second or the third refrigeration system and confirming that any associated
anniversary date of the Safety Construction Certificate. alarms are satisfactory;
16. Examining the cargo, bunker, ballast and vent
piping systems, including vent masts and protective screens,
2. Application as far as practicable;
17. Confirming that arrangements are made for
The present requirements apply to ships constructed before 1 sufficient inert gas to be carried to compensate for normal
October 1994 regardless of their size, engaged in the carriage losses and that means are provided for monitoring the spaces;
of liquefied gases having a vapour pressure exceeding 2.8 18. Confirming that any air-drying system and any
kp/cm2 absolute at a temperature of 38.8oC, and other interbarrier and hold space purging inert gas system are
products as shown in chapter XIX of the related Code. satisfactory;
19. Confirming that electrical equipment in gas-
3. Scope of Surveys dangerous spaces and zones is in a satisfactory condition and
is being properly maintained;
3.1 Periodical survey 20. Examining the arrangements for the fire protection
and fire extinction and testing the remote means of starting
3.1.1 The periodical survey consists of: one main fire pump;
21. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the
1. Confirming that any special arrangements to cargo pump room an confirming that its means of operation is
survive conditions of damage are in order; clearly marked;
2. Confirming that the wheelhouse doors and 22. Examining the water spray system for cooling, fire
windows, sidescuttles and windows in superstructure and protection and crew protection and confirming that its means
deckhouse ends in the cargo area are in a satisfactory of operation is clearly marked;
condition; 23. Examining the dry chemical powder fire-
3. Examining the cargo pump rooms and cargo extinguishing system for the cargo area and confirming that
compressor rooms; its means of operation is clearly marked;
4. Confirming that the manually operated emergency 24. Examining the fixed installation for the gas-
shutdown system together with the automatic shutdown of the dangerous spaces and confirming its means of operation is
cargo pumps and compressors are satisfactory; clearly marked;
5. Examining the cargo control room; 25. Confirming the provision and examining the
6. Examining the gas detection arrangements for condition of the fire fighter’s outfits;
cargo control rooms and the measures taken to exclude 26. Examining, as far as practicable, and confirming
ignition sources where such spaces are not gas-safe; the satisfactory operation of, the arrangements for the
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mechanical ventilation of spaces in the cargo area normally 3.1.2 Survey includes checking of availability on board:
entered during cargo handling operations;
27. Examining, and confirming the satisfactory 1. Checking whether any new equipment has been
operation of, the arrangements for the mechanical ventilation fitted and, if so, confirm that it has been approved before
of spaces normally entered other than those covered by (GI) installation and that any changes are reflected in the
2.1.2.24; appropriate certificate;
28. Examining, and testing as appropriate and as far as 2. Confirming that the loading and stability
practicable, the liquid level indicators, overflow control, information booklet, containing details of typical service and
pressure gauges, high pressure and, when applicable, low ballast conditions, provisions for evaluating other conditions
pressure alarms, and temperature indicating devices for the of loading, a summary of the ship’s survival capabilities and
cargo tanks; sufficient information to ensure that the ship is loaded and
29. Examining, and testing as appropriate, the gas operated in a safe and seaworthy manner is available on
detection equipment; board;
30. Confirming that two sets of portable gas detection 3. Confirming that damage survival capability
equipment suitable for the cargoes to be carried and a suitable information is supplied on the basis of loading information
instrument for measuring oxygen levels have been provided; for all anticipated conditions of loading and variations in
31. Checking the provision of equipment for personnel draught and trim;
protection and in particular that: 4. Confirming that necessary information for the safe
31.1 Two complete sets of safety equipment each carriage of the products to be carried has been provided;
permitting personnel to enter and work in a gas-filled space 5. Confirming that a copy of the Code for the
are provided and are properly stowed; Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied
31.2 The requisite supply of compressed air is provided Gases in Bulk, or the equivalent national regulations, has
and examining, when applicable, the arrangements for any been provided;
special air compressor and low-pressure air line system;
31.3 Medical first-aid equipment, including stretchers 3.2 Annual Survey
and oxygen resuscitation equipment and antidotes, when
available, for the products to be carried are provided; The scope of the annual survey is indicated in paragraph 3.1
31.4 Respiratory and eye protection suitable for for periodical survey apart from the provisions indicated in
emergency escape purposes are provided; subparagraphs 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37, of paragraph 3.1.1.
31.5 Decontamination arrangements and eyewashes are
operational; 3.3 Intermediate Survey
31.6 Examining, when applicable, the arrangements to
protect personnel against the effects of a major release by a The scope of the intermediate survey is indicated in paragraph
special suitably designed and equipped space within the 3.1 for renewal survey apart from the provisions indicated in
accommodation area; the subparagraph 37, of paragraph 3.1.1.
32. Examining, when applicable, the arrangements for
the use of cargo as fuel and testing, as far as practicable, that 4. Certification
the gas supply to the machinery space is cut off should the
exhaust ventilation not be functioning correctly and that 4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
master gas fuel valve may be remotely closed from within the survey, a Certificate of fitness for the carriage of Liquefied
machinery space; Gases in Bulk 7154-40 (and attachments as necessary) is to
33. Confirming, where applicable, that pipelines and be issued by the surveyor, with validity up to five (5) months.
independent cargo tanks are electrically bonded to the hull;
34. Generally examining the electrical equipment and 4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
cables in dangerous zones such as cargo pump rooms and Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
areas adjacent to cargo tanks to check for defective the survey reports and of the associated documentation.
equipment, fixtures and wiring. The insulation resistance of
the circuits should be tested and in cases where a proper 4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual, or the
record of testing is maintained consideration should be given intermediate survey, the Certificate of fitness for the carriage
to accepting recent readings; of Liquefied Gases in Bulk, is to be endorsed accordingly by
35. Confirming that spares are provided for cargo area the attending surveyor.
mechanical ventilation fans; 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
36. Confirming that the heating arrangements, if any, after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
for steel structures are satisfactory; with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
37. Examining the insulation and means of support of
the cargo tanks and confirming that the secondary barrier 5. Reports
remains effective;

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5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
survey reports form 1215225 – LG, form 1215225 – LG2,
form 1215225 – LG3 as necessary.

6. References

x Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships

Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk – 1983 Edition.
x Code for Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in
Bulk, and its Supplement.
x Resolution A.948(23): Revised Survey Guidelines
under the Harmonized System of Survey and
Certification.
x Resolutions of Maritime Safety Committee Nos:
7(48), 25(60), 34(63), 60(67), 107(73), 182(79),
225(82).

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SECTION 19
High speed craft safety
1. Introduction
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify
compliance with the applicable requirements of the
International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft (HSC
Code), including amendments and interpretations.
1.1 Surveyors conducting surveys in accordance with the
present requirements are to be familiar with the provisions of
the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, as
amended.
1.2 For the ships in service the existing certificate is to be
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows:
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 5 years and before
the certificate in force has expired.
(b) Four Periodical surveys are required during the duration
of the Certificate’s validity.
(c) Periodical surveys are to be held within 3 months before
the 3 months after the due date.
2. Application
The present requirements apply to high-speed crafts engaged
in international voyages (passenger crafts which do not
proceed in the course of their voyage more than 4 h at
operational speed from a place of refuge when fully laden;
and cargo crafts of 500 gross tonnage and upwards which do
not proceed in the course of their voyage more than 8 h at
operational speed from a place of refuge when fully laden)
constructed up to 1 July 2002. However, they do not apply to:
(a) crafts of war and troopcrafts, (b) crafts not propelled by
mechanical means, (c) wooden crafts of primitive built, (d)
pleasure crafts not engaged in trade, (e) fishing crafts.
3. Scope of surveys
3.1 Renewal survey
3.1.1 The renewal survey includes
availability on board:
1. The availability of the Permit to Operate High-
Speed Craft issued by the Administration to certify that:
x The management of the company operating the ship
exercise the close control on the ship’s service and
maintenance by means of the Quality Management
System according to the International Convention on
the Safety Management;
x The management of the company operating the ship
shall provide that only the persons, having the
adequate qualification allowing them to work on the
particular ship used for the route intended, are
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x The duration of voyages and the worst intended
conditions at which the operation of the ship is
permitted are limited by means of the operational
restrictions;
x The craft is operated in the close vicinity from the
place of refuge;
x The appropriate means of communication, weather
forecast and technical maintenance are provided in
the service area;
x The proper life-saving appliances are available in the
intended service area;
2. Description of stability and stabilization system to
provide safety during the operation of the ship in the non-
displacement and transient mode;
3. Description of buoyancy and stability to provide
the safety of the ship in the displacement mode both in
undamaged and damaged condition;
4. Description of stability in the non-displacement
and transient mode to provide the safe transfer of the ship in
the displacement mode in case of any system failure;
5. The stability information for the Master approved
by the Administration. At the same time, it shall be verified
that the ship was not subjected to any modification affecting
the stability information. The information shall include the
data regarding the ship, and the loading conditions and type
of service, as well as the ice-forming conditions shall be
indicated;
6. The availability of the technical manual, route
operational manual, ship’s abandon manual, maintenance
manual and servicing schedule and training manual.
3.1.2 The renewal survey consists of:
1. Examination of the underwater hull, including side
and bottom outer plating, posts, bilge, steps, rigid structures,
enabling holdback of air cushion, rigid air ducts, trunks,
propeller shaft struts, landing supports and the components
for ship lifting and hull reinforcement, foil arrangement, outer
plating in the areas of increase vibration and impact loads,
reinforcements and wings fastening, angle columns, rudder
stocks, plating of bridges connecting the hulls of multihull
checking of ships, sea-chests in order to confirm the absence of defects
like deformations and breaking;
2. Check that the hull structure inside the dry
compartments, including bottom, side and deck framing,
reinforcements in the foil arrangement and bridge attachment
points have no cracks, and water-tight bulkheads and decks
remain tight;
3. Check that spaces in the hull, including the
machinery spaces with tanks and foundations of main and
auxiliary engines, passenger, accommodation and public
spaces were not subjected to any modifications without
approval of the Administration and that the structural means
of safety (arrangements for stowage of equipment and
baggage, handholds on both sides of any passage, location of
seats to provide free access to any part of the accommodation
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space, seat belts) are in the condition providing their safe use is satisfactory; at the same time the fireman’s outfit shall be
by proper purpose; checked which shall include the following:
4. Check that the belts, required by the HSC Code are x Personal equipment comprising of:
fitted at each seat from which the craft control may be carried Protective clothing of material to protect the skin
out; from the heat radiating from the fire and from burns
5. Check, that the evacuation route to survival craft is and scalding by steam or gases. The outer surface of
provided under all emergency conditions, by day or by night; the protective closing shall be water-resistant;
public spaces, evacuation routes, exits, lifejackets stowage, Boots and gloves of rubber or other electrically non-
survival craft stowage and the embarkation stations are conductive material;
clearly and permanently marked and properly illuminated by A rigid helmet providing effective protection against
main and emergency power sources, and the evacuation impacts
routes are provided with adequate marking for the guidance An electrical safety lamp of an approved type with a
of passengers; minimum burning time of 3 h;
6. Check that the provisions for evacuation may be An axe;
performed under controlled conditions in a time of one third x A breathing apparatus of an approved type;
of the structural fire protection time (SFP) – for areas of 14. Survey of life-saving appliances and arrangement
major fire hazard after subtracting a period of 7 min for initial to confirm that the life saving means and appliances ensure in
detection and extinguishing action. Evacuation time emergency situation the safe abandon of the ship and survival
= (SFP)/3-7, where SFP – structural fire protection time of passengers and crew. The life-saving appliances and
depending on fire-resistance class (A-60, A-30, etc.) in arrangements shall meet the requirements of the
minutes (for instance: 60 min, 30 min accordingly). Time of Administration. Means of ship’s communication with the life-
evacuation shall be checked by a practical demonstration saving ship shall be inspected to confirm their fit technical
under the conditions close to the emergency ones (4.8 of the condition;
HSC Code); 15. Check of the availability of the individual life-
7. Check that the directional control systems provide, saving appliances, muster manual, emergency instructions
under the prevailing conditions and ship speed, to effectively and manuals and operation, maintenance and stowage
control the direction of travel to the maximum extent possible manuals for life boat and life rafts;
without undue physical effort at all speeds and in all 16. Check that the ship is completed with the life-
conditions for which the ship shall be certified. The saving appliances of common use in accordance with 8.10 of
performance shall be verified in accordance with Annex 8 to the HSC Code;
the HSC Code; 17. Survey of main and auxiliary machinery, their
8. Survey of anchoring, towing and mooring control means, electrical equipment to confirm safety of their
arrangements to confirm that these arrangements provide the mounting, availability of the means to provide maintenance or
safe anchoring, towing and mooring procedures under all restart of normal operation of main machinery even though
service conditions and in emergency situations; one of the auxiliaries becomes inoperative, and the means
9. Check that fire structural protection including fire- shall be provided to ensure that the machinery can be brought
resistant structures, materials of constructions, means of into operation from the dead ship condition without external
detection, containment and extinction of any fire, protection aid;
of means of escape and immediate availability of fire- 18. Check that all boilers and pressure vessels and
extinguishing appliances experienced no modifications to related piping are properly tested with use of protecting
impair the reliability and decrease the safety; means;
10. Check that the fire-extinguishing appliances related 19. Check that the means for ship’s propulsion and
to fuel use and storage, gas detection systems in the spaces lifting ensure safe and reliable ship’s operation according to
where the fuel pipelines are located, alarm signalling are in fit its purpose;
technical condition; 20. Check that means of propulsion provide the
11. Check that the pressurization means of the main possibility of return to a port of refuge for category B ship in
inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems are capable to the event of fire or any casualties in any one compartment
disconnect all the ventilation fans outside the spaces which onboard;
they serve and the automatic closing fire dampers, fitted in 21. Check of auxiliary systems to confirm that fuel and
way of ventilation duct passages through the dire-resisting oil tanks with sounding pipes and piping, drainage systems of
division, are equipped with manual drives and are in fit machinery spaces and pump compartments, ballast systems
condition; with pumps, cooling systems, engines air inlet systems,
12. Confirmation that fire detection and extinguishing ventilation systems of machinery spaces, engine exhaust gas
systems are checked by the demonstration under all systems are in fit condition and provide safety operation of
emergency situations and found in good order; the ship;
13. Check that the prescribed sets of fireman’s outfit is 22. Check of navigation equipment and confirmation
available onboard, in fit condition, and their storage condition that condition of compasses, speed and distance measuring
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devices, echo-sounding devices, radar installations, electronic
positioning and radar plotting systems (where applicable),
rate-of-turn and rudder angle indicator, searchlight, night
vision equipment, steering arrangement and propulsion
indicators, automatic steering aid (automatic pilot
arrangement) provide safe operation of the ship;
23. Check of radio equipment to confirm that the
following functional requirements are met:
x Transmitting of ship-to-shore distress alert by at
least two separate and independent means, each
using a different radio communication service;
x Receiving shore-to-ship distress alerts;
x Transmitting and receiving of ship-to-shore distress
alerts;
x Transmitting and receiving
communications for rescue co-ordination;
x Transmitting and receiving
communications;
x Transmitting and receiving signals for locating;
x Transmitting and receiving maritime safety
information;
x Transmitting and receiving
communications from and to shore-based radio
systems or networks;
x Transmitting and receiving of ship-to-ship distress
alerts;
24. Survey of radio-equipment to confirm that the
scope of radio equipment and its technical characteristics
meet the requirements of 14.5 – 14.13 of the HSC Code and
the technical condition of the radio equipment ensures safety
and reliable operation of the ship;
25. Survey of the ship operating compartment –
navigating bridge to confirm that:
x The design an layout of the navigating bridge,
including arrangement and location of separate
watchman workstations, provide the required field of
vision to perform the watchman activity;
x Navigating bridge is not used for the purpose other
than navigation, communication and other functions
essential to the safe operation of the ship, its engines,
to ensure safety of the passengers and cargo;
x Navigating bridge is fitted with an integrated
operating station for command, navigation,
manoeuvring and communication and can
accommodate those persons required to navigate the
ship safely;
x Equipment an means of navigation, manoeuvring,
control, communication and other essential
instruments are located sufficiently close together to
enable the officers, responsible for the ship’s control,
to receive all necessary information and to use the
equipment an controls, while they are at the
workstations;
x Design of the navigating bridge, layout of
instruments an controls, radio equipment, provision
of lighting, ventilation means of communication
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comply with the requirements of Chapter 15 of the
HSC Code;
26. Survey of stabilization system to confirm that the
stabilization of the ship’s main parameters is ensured (heel,
trim, course and height of motion, adjustment of rolling,
pitching, heaving an yawing) by means of running order of
the main components of the system:
x Rudders, foils, flaps, flexible skirts, blowers, water
jets, titling and swinging propeller units, pumps for
moving fluids;
x Power drives actuating stabilization devices;
x Stabilization equipment for accumulating and
processing data for making decisions an giving
commands such as sensors, logic processors, and
search and automatic safety control;
on-scene 3.2 Periodical survey
The provisions as indicated in paragraph 3.1 for renewal
survey apply.
4. Certification
general radio
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
survey, a High-Speed Craft Safety Certificate form 7154-22,
is to be issued by the surveyor, with validity up to five (5)
months.
4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
the survey reports and of the associated documentation.
4.3 On satisfactory completion of the periodical surveys, the
High-Speed Craft Safety Certificate is to be endorsed
accordingly by the attending surveyor.
4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
5. Reports
5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
survey report form 1215225 – HS.
5.2 For the first renewal survey that is to be carried out by
I.N.S.B., the surveyor is to submit to Head Office in addition
the survey report form 1215225 – HSL.
6. References
x International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft
(HSC Code) (Resolution MSC.36(63)).
x Convention on the International Regulations for
Prevention collisions at sea, 1972.
x Resolutions of Maritime Safety Committee Nos:
40(64), 44(65), 45(65), 90(71), 94(72).
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SECTION 20 x The appropriate means of communication, weather
Dynamically supported craft forecast and technical maintenance are provided in
the service area;
1. Introduction x The proper life-saving appliances are available in the
intended service area;
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify 2. Description of stability and stabilization system to
compliance with the applicable requirements of the Code of provide safety during the operation of the ship in the non-
Safety for Dynamically Supported Craft, including displacement and transient mode;
amendments and interpretations approved by the International 3. Description of buoyancy and stability to provide
Maritime Organization. the safety of the ship in the displacement mode both in
undamaged and damaged condition;
1.1 Surveyors conducting such a survey are to be familiar 4. Description of stability in the non-displacement
with the provisions of the Code of Safety for Dynamically and transient mode to provide the safe transfer of the ship in
Supported Craft, as amended. the displacement mode in case of any system failure;
5. The stability information for the Master approved
1.2 Periodical surveys are required every twelve (12) months by the Administration. At the same time, it shall be verified
and before the certificate in force has expired. that the ship was not subjected to any modification affecting
the stability information. The information shall include the
2. Application data regarding the ship, and the loading conditions and type
of service, as well as the ice-forming conditions shall be
The present requirements apply to Dynamically Supported indicated;
Crafts built prior 1 January 1996 which: 6. The availability of the technical manual, route
operational manual, ship’s abandon manual, maintenance
(a) Carry more than 12 passengers but not over 450 manual and servicing schedule and training manual.
passengers with all passengers seated;
(b) Do not proceed in the course of their voyage more than 3.2 The periodical survey consists of:
100 nautical miles from the place of refuge;
(c) May be provided within the limits of sub-paragraphs (a) 1. Examination of the underwater hull, including side
and (b) with special category spaces intended to carry and bottom outer plating, posts, bilge, steps, rigid structures,
motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks; enabling holdback of air cushion, rigid air ducts, trunks,
(d) Exceed the aforementioned limits, subject to the approval propeller shaft struts, landing supports and the components
of the flag Administration. for ship lifting and hull reinforcement, foil arrangement, outer
plating in the areas of increase vibration and impact loads,
3. Scope of survey reinforcements and wings fastening, angle columns, rudder
stocks, plating of bridges connecting the hulls of multihull
3.1 The periodical survey includes checking of availability ships, sea-chests in order to confirm the absence of defects
on board: like deformations and breaking;
2. Check that the hull structure inside the dry
1. The availability of the Permit to Operate High- compartments, including bottom, side and deck framing,
Speed Craft issued by the Administration to certify that: reinforcements in the foil arrangement and bridge attachment
x The management of the company operating the ship points have no cracks, and water-tight bulkheads and decks
exercise the close control on the ship’s service and remain tight;
maintenance by means of the Quality Management 3. Check that spaces in the hull, including the
System according to the International Convention on machinery spaces with tanks and foundations of main and
the Safety Management; auxiliary engines, passenger, accommodation and public
x The management of the company operating the ship spaces were not subjected to any modifications without
shall provide that only the persons, having the approval of the Administration and that the structural means
adequate qualification allowing them to work on the of safety (arrangements for stowage of equipment and
particular ship used for the route intended, are baggage, handholds on both sides of any passage, location of
engaged in the crew; seats to provide free access to any part of the accommodation
x The duration of voyages and the worst intended space, seat belts) are in the condition providing their safe use
conditions at which the operation of the ship is by proper purpose;
permitted are limited by means of the operational 4. Check that the belts, required are fitted at each seat
restrictions; from which the craft control may be carried out;
x The craft is operated in the close vicinity from the 5. Check, that the evacuation route to survival craft is
place of refuge; provided under all emergency conditions, by day or by night;
public spaces, evacuation routes, exits, lifejackets stowage,
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survival craft stowage and the embarkation stations are restart of normal operation of main machinery even though
clearly and permanently marked and properly illuminated by one of the auxiliaries becomes inoperative, and the means
main and emergency power sources, and the evacuation shall be provided to ensure that the machinery can be brought
routes are provided with adequate marking for the guidance into operation from the dead ship condition without external
of passengers; aid;
6. Check that the provisions for evacuation may be 18. Check that all boilers and pressure vessels and
performed under controlled conditions in the applicable time; related piping are properly tested with use of protecting
7. Check that the directional control systems provide, means;
under the prevailing conditions and ship speed, to effectively 19. Check that the means for ship’s propulsion and
control the direction of travel to the maximum extent possible lifting ensure safe and reliable ship’s operation according to
without undue physical effort at all speeds and in all its purpose;
conditions for which the ship shall be certified; 20. Check of auxiliary systems to confirm that fuel and
8. Survey of anchoring, towing and mooring oil tanks with sounding pipes and piping, drainage systems of
arrangements to confirm that these arrangements provide the machinery spaces and pump compartments, ballast systems
safe anchoring, towing and mooring procedures under all with pumps, cooling systems, engines air inlet systems,
service conditions and in emergency situations; ventilation systems of machinery spaces, engine exhaust gas
9. Check that fire structural protection including fire- systems are in fit condition and provide safety operation of
resistant structures, materials of constructions, means of the ship;
detection, containment and extinction of any fire, protection 21. Check of navigation equipment and confirmation
of means of escape and immediate availability of fire- that condition of compasses, speed and distance measuring
extinguishing appliances experienced no modifications to devices, echo-sounding devices, radar installations, electronic
impair the reliability and decrease the safety; positioning and radar plotting systems (where applicable),
10. Check that the fire-extinguishing appliances related rate-of-turn and rudder angle indicator, searchlight, night
to fuel use and storage, gas detection systems in the spaces vision equipment, steering arrangement and propulsion
where the fuel pipelines are located, alarm signalling are in fit indicators, automatic steering aid (automatic pilot
technical condition; arrangement) provide safe operation of the ship;
11. Check that the pressurization means of the main 22. Check of radio equipment to confirm that the
inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems are capable to following functional requirements are met:
disconnect all the ventilation fans outside the spaces which x Transmitting of ship-to-shore distress alert by at
they serve and the automatic closing fire dampers, fitted in least two separate and independent means, each
way of ventilation duct passages through the dire-resisting using a different radio communication service;
division, are equipped with manual drives and are in fit x Receiving shore-to-ship distress alerts;
condition; x Transmitting and receiving of ship-to-shore distress
12. Confirmation that fire detection and extinguishing alerts;
systems are checked by the demonstration under all x Transmitting and receiving search and
emergency situations and found in good order; communications for rescue co-ordination;
13. Check that the prescribed sets of fireman’s outfit is x Transmitting and receiving on-scene
available onboard, in fit condition, and their storage condition communications;
is satisfactory; at the same time the fireman’s outfit shall be x Transmitting and receiving signals for locating;
checked; x Transmitting and receiving maritime safety
14. Survey of life-saving appliances and arrangement
information;
to confirm that the life saving means and appliances ensure in
x Transmitting and receiving general radio
emergency situation the safe abandon of the ship and survival
communications from and to shore-based radio
of passengers and crew. The life-saving appliances and
systems or networks;
arrangements shall meet the requirements of the
x Transmitting and receiving of ship-to-ship distress
Administration. Means of ship’s communication with the life-
alerts;
saving ship shall be inspected to confirm their fit technical
23. Survey of radio-equipment to confirm that the
condition;
scope of radio equipment and its technical characteristics
15. Check of the availability of the individual life-
meet the applicable requirements and the technical condition
saving appliances, muster manual, emergency instructions
of the radio equipment ensures safety and reliable operation
and manuals and operation, maintenance and stowage
of the ship;
manuals for life boat and life rafts;
16. Check that the ship is completed with the life- 24. Survey of the ship operating compartment –
navigating bridge to confirm that:
saving appliances of common use;
17. Survey of main and auxiliary machinery, their x The design an layout of the navigating bridge,
control means, electrical equipment to confirm safety of their including arrangement and location of separate
mounting, availability of the means to provide maintenance or

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watchman workstations, provide the required field of 6. References
vision to perform the watchman activity;
x Navigating bridge is not used for the purpose other x Code of Safety for Dynamically Supported Craft
than navigation, communication and other functions (Resolution A.373(x)).
essential to the safe operation of the ship, its engines, x Convention on the International Regulations for
to ensure safety of the passengers and cargo; Prevention collisions at sea, 1972.
x Navigating bridge is fitted with an integrated x Resolutions of Maritime Safety Committee Nos:
operating station for command, navigation, 37(63), 186(79), 224(82).
manoeuvring and communication and can
accommodate those persons required to navigate the
ship safely;
x Equipment an means of navigation, manoeuvring,
control, communication and other essential
instruments are located sufficiently close together to
enable the officers, responsible for the ship’s control,
to receive all necessary information and to use the
equipment an controls, while they are at the
workstations;
26. Survey of stabilization system to confirm that the
stabilization of the ship’s main parameters is ensured (heel,
trim, course and height of motion, adjustment of rolling,
pitching, heaving an yawing) by means of running order of
the main components of the system:
x Rudders, foils, flaps, flexible skirts, blowers, water
jets, titling and swinging propeller units, pumps for
moving fluids;
x Power drives actuating stabilization devices;
x Stabilization equipment for accumulating and
processing data for making decisions an giving
commands such as sensors, logic processors, and
automatic safety control;

4. Certification
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the periodical survey, a
Dynamically Supported Craft Construction and Equipment
Certificate form 7154-23A is to be issued by the surveyor,
with validity up to five (5) months.

4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the

Head Office with validity up to twelve (12) months.

4.3 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting

after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.

5. Reports

5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

survey report form 1215225 – DS.

5.2 For the first periodical survey that is to be carried out by

I.N.S.B., the surveyor is to submit to Head Office in addition
the survey report form 1215225 – DSL.

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SECTION 21 3.1.2 While checking of the magazines and magazine
Special Purpose Ships boxes for explosives (where available onboard) the Surveyor
shall be sure that:
1. Introduction 1. Arrangement and construction of magazines and
magazine bozes experiences no changes and comply with the
Survey of ships is carried out with a scope to verify requirements of Chapter 7.1 – 7.9 of the Code;
compliance with the applicable requirements of the Code of 2. Light fixture meets the requirements of Chapter
Safety for Special Purpose Ships. 7.10 of the Code;
3. Means for secure lock are provided (Chapter 7.10
1.1 Surveyors conducting such a survey are required to be of the Code);
familiar with the applicable provisions of the Code of Safety 4. Devices for safe stowage of explosives are
for Special Purpose Ships. provided (Chapter 7.13 of the Code);
5. Nonslip, nonspark covering is in proper condition
1.2 Every special purpose ship should be subject to the (Chapter 7.14 of the Code);
surveys as specified for cargo ships, other than tankers, in the 6. Ventilation and sprinkler systems are in good order
1974 SOLAS Convention as amended. (Chapters 7.19 – 7.21 of the Code);
7. Marking specified in the Chapters 7.16, 7.17, 7.22,
2. Application 7.23 of the Code is available;
8. Stowage of detonators separately from other
The present requirements apply to every special purpose ship explosives is provided (Chapter 7.24 of the Code);
of not less than 500 gross tonnage.
3.2 Survey for issue of the Special Purpose Ship Safety
The Administration may also apply these requirements as far Certificate with the number of special personnel less than
as reasonable and practicable to special purpose ships of less 200 but over 50 persons.
than 500 gross tonnage.
3.2.1 Survey of the ship’s structure, machinery and
“Special purpose ship” means a mechanically self-propelled equipment shall include the checks specified in the Sections
ship which by reason of its function carries on board more 2, 3, 4, 5 (for cargo ships);
than 12 special personnel including passengers. Special
purpose ships to which this Code applies include the 3.2.2 Check of the magazines and magazine boxes for
following types: explosives (where available on board) shall be carried out in
accordance with paragraph 3.1.2.
1. Ships engaged in research, expeditions and survey;
2. Ships for training of marine personnel; 3.2.3 At the inspection of the ship’s structure, machinery
3. Whale and fish factory ships not engaged in an equipment for compliance with the requirements of
catching; SOLAS 74/83 Convention according to 14.3.1 the following
4. Ships processing other living resources of the sea, shall be taken into consideration:
not engaged in catching;
5. Other ships with design features and modes of 1. Drainage arrangements shall be checked as per reg.
operation similar to ships referred to in 1 to 4 which II-1/21.1, 21.2 of the Convention;
in the opinion of the Administration may be referred 2. Electrical installations regarding the emergency
to this group. power source shall be checked according to reg. II-1/42 of the
Convention;
3. Scope of surveys 3. Precautionary measures against electric shock, fire
and other accidents connected with application of electricity
3.1 Survey for the issue of the Special Purpose Ship shall comply with reg. II-1/45.1 – 45.11 of the Convention;
Safety Certificate with the number of special personnel 4. Automation system of machinery plant shall be
over 200 persons. checked according to reg. II-1/46 – 53 of the Convention;
5. Fire protection shall be checked for compliance
3.1.1 Survey of the ship’s structure, machinery and with the requirements to the passenger ships carrying no more
equipment (except radio equipment) shall include the checks than 36 passengers;
specified in the Sections 6 and 2 (for the passenger ship) 6. Life-saving appliances shall be checked for
based on the condition that the regulations II-2/16, II-2/27, compliance with the requirements to the passenger ships
III/2, III/20.1.2, II/20.1.3, and III/26.1.6 of SOLAS 74 according to the Chapter 8.4 of the Code.
Convention, as amended, are not applicable to the special
purpose ships mentioned in this Section.

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3.3 Survey for issue of the Special Purpose Ship Safety 4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual, or periodical
Certificate with the number of special personnel not survey, the Special Purpose Ship Safety Certificate, is to be
exceeding 50 persons. endorsed accordingly by the attending surveyor.

3.3.1 Survey of the ship’s structure, machinery and 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
equipment shall include the checks specified in the Sections after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
2, 3, 4, 5 (for cargo ships); with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.

3.3.2 Check of the magazines and magazine boxes for 4.5 The Special Purpose Ship Safety Certificate, is to be
explosives (where available onboard) shall be carried out in issued to SOLAS Safety Certifiates either:
accordance with 3.1.2. 1. For a passenger ship; or
2. For a cargo ship.
3.3.3 At the inspection of the ship’s structure, machinery
and equipment for compliance with the requirements of 5. Reports
SOLAS 74/83 Convention and the Code according to 14.4.1
the following shall be taken into consideration: The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
survey report form 1215225 – SPP.
1. Drainage arrangements shall be additionally
checked to comply with the requirements of 2.8.1 of the 6. References
Code;
2. On all ships the electrical installations shall be x Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships.
checked in respect of the emergency power source for x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
compliance with the requirements of reg. II-1/43 of the Sea, 1974, as amended by resolution MSC.1 (XLV).
SOLAS 74/83 Convention, and on the ships over 50 m in x Resolution of Maritime Safety Committee No:
length – also in compliance with the reg. II-1/42.2.6.1 of the 183(79).
Convention;
3. Precautionary measures against electric shock, fire
and other accidents connected with application of electricity
shall comply with reg. II-1/45.1 – 45.10 of the SOLAS 73/84
Convention;
4. Automation system of machinery plant shall be
checked according to reg. II-1/46 – 53 of the SOLAS 73/84
Convention;
5. Life-saving appliances shall be checked for
compliance with the requirements of Chapter III of SOLAS-
73/84 Convention to the cargo ships (see Section 4) or to the
passenger ships (see Section 6) when the requirement of 8.3
of the Code is met.

3.4 Check of the availability of all the required

documentation onboard the special purpose ship shall include
the checks mentioned in the Sections 3, 4, 5 or 6 related to
issuance of Safety Certificates according to the SOLAS 73/84
Convention.

4. Certification
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
survey, a Special Purpose Ship Safety Certificate form
7154-46, is to be issued by the surveyor, with validity up to
five (5) months.

4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the

Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
the survey reports and of the associated documentation.

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SECTION 22 Special trade passenger ships shall fully comply with the
Special Trade Passenger Ships requirements of parts C, D, E and F of Chapter II of the
Convention, applicable to passenger ships, except that in
1. Introduction respect of the following Regulations:

Survey of Ships is carried out with a purpose to verify For new special trade passenger ships:
compliance with the International Conference on Special (a) the provisions of Regulations 42 and 68 shall be fully
Trade Passenger Ships, 1973. complied with, except for fitting of stairway enclosures
in spaces accommodating special trade passengers;
1.1 Surveyors conducting such a survey are to be familiar (b) the provisions of Regulations 34, 51 and 52 shall be
with the applicable provisions of the International Conference fully complied with, except for spaces accommodating
on Special Trade Passenger Ships, 1973. special trade passengers; and
(c) the provisions of Regulations 59 and 61 shall be fully
1.2 “Special Trade” means the conveyance of large numbers complied with where such systems are provided.
of special trade passengers by sea on international voyages
within the area specified below: 3.2 Lifeboats, Liferafts and Buoyant Apparatus
- on the south bounded by the parallel of latitude 20oS
from the east coast of Africa to the west coast of (1) For the purpose of these requirements, Regulation 27(b)
Madagascar, thence the west and north coasts of of Chapter III of the Convention shall be replaced by the
Madagascar to longitude 50oE, thence the meridian of following:
longitude 50oE to latitude 10oS, thence the rhumb line to Special trade passenger ships engaged on international
the point latitude 3oS, longitude 75oE, thence the rhumb voyages which are not short international voyages, shall
line to the point latitude 11oS, longitude 120oE, thence carry:
the parallel of latitude 11oS to longitude 141o03ǯǼ; (i) Lifeboats on each side of such aggregate capacity as
- on the east bounded by the meridian of longitude will accommodate half the total number of persons on
141o03ǯǼ from latitude 11oS to the south coast of New board.
Guinea, thence the south, west and north coasts of New Provided that the Administration may permit the
Guinea to the point longitude 141o03ǯǼ, thence the substitution of lifeboats by liferafts of the same total
rhumb line from the north coast of New Guinea at the capacity so however that there shall never be less than
point 141o03ǯǼ to the point latitude 10oN, at the north- sufficient lifeboats on each side of the ship to
east coast of Mindanao, thence the west coasts of the accommodate 35 per cent of all on board;
islands of Leyte, Samar and Luzon to the Port of Sual (ii) Liferafts of sufficient aggregate capacity to
(Luzon Island), thence the rhumb line from the Port of accommodate 10 per cent of the total number of persons
Sual to Hong Kong; on board, together with buoyant apparatus for 15 per
- on the north bounded by the south coast of Asia from cent of than number.
Hong Kong to Suez;
- on the west bounded by the east coast of Africa from (2) For the purpose of these requirements Regulation
Suez to the point latitude 20oS. 27(c)(iii) of Chapter III of the Convention shall be replaced
“Convention” means the International Convention for the by the following:
Safety of Life at Sea, 1960.
Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-paragraph c(ii) in
1.3 Survey is to be carried out every twelve (12) months and any ship engaged on short international voyages, the
before the certificate in force has expired. number of persons carried shall not exceed the total
capacity of lifeboats provided in accordance with sub-
2. Application paragraphs (c)(i) and (c)(ii) of this Regulation unless the
Administration considers that this is necessitated by the
The present requirements apply to special trade passenger volume of traffic.
ships.
(3) For the purpose of these requirements, Regulation
3. Scope of surveys 27(c)(iv) of Chapter III of the Convention shall be replaced
by the following:
The scope of the survey is to verify compliance with the
below: Where under the provisions of sub-paragraph (c)(iii) the
Administration has permitted the carriage of persons in
3.1 Machinery and Electrical Installations, and Fire excess of the lifeboat capacity and is satisfied that it is
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accordance with sub-paragraph (c)(ii) it may permit a
reduction in the number of lifeboats.
Provided that:
(1) the number of lifeboats shall, in the case of ships of
58 metres in length and over, never be less than four,
two of which shall be carried on each side of the ship
and in the case of ships of less than 58 metres in length,
shall never be less than two, one of which shall be
carried on each side of the ship; and
(2) the number of lifeboats and liferafts shall always be
sufficient to accommodate the total number of persons
on board;
(3) where the lifeboats provided do not give the capacity
required by Column C of the Table in Regulation 28 of
Chapter III, the Administration shall endeavour to ensure
that liferafts capable of being launched form approved
launching devices are provided of such aggregate
capacity as will equal the difference between the
capacity of the lifeboats carried on board an the capacity
required by Column C of the Table, and launching
devices provided shall be positioned as provided for in
Rule 18.
(4) for the purpose of these requirements, Regulation
27(c)(v) and (vi) of Chapter III of the Convention shall
be replaced by the following:
Every special trade passenger ship engaged on short
international voyages shall carry, in addition to the
lifeboats an liferafts required by the provisions of this
paragraph, liferafts and buoyant apparatus sufficient to
accommodate 10 per cent of the total number of persons
on board. In every case however there shall be included,
among this 10 per cent, liferafts sufficient for at least 5
per cent of the total number of persons for whom there is
accommodation in the lifeboats carried in that ship.
(5) For the purpose of these requirements, Regulation
27(c)(vii) of Chapter III of the Convention shall be
replaced by the following:
The Administration may permit individual ships or
classes of ships with short international voyage
certificates to proceed on voyages in excess of 600 miles
but not exceeding 1,200 miles, if they carry lifeboats
which provide for 70 per cent of the persons on board
and otherwise comply with the provisions of this
paragraph.
3.3 Stowage and Handling of Lifeboats, Liferafts and
Buoyant Apparatus
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For the purpose of these requirements, Regulation 29(n)(i) of
Chapter III of the Convention shall be replaced by the
following:
In special trade passenger ships engaged on international
voyages which are not short international voyages, in
which there are carried lifeboats and liferafts in
accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(i) of Rule 17, there
shall be provided approved launching devices sufficient
in number in the opinion of the Administration to enable
that number of liferafts which, together with the
lifeboats, is required in accordance with that sub-
paragraph to provide accommodation for all on board, to
be put into the water loaded with the number of persons
they are permitted to accommodate, in not more than
thirty minutes in calm conditions. Approved launching
devices so provided shall, so far as practicable, be
distributed equally on each side of the ship and there
shall never be less than one such device on each side.
Provided that the Administration may permit launching
devices of liferafts carried in accordance with sub-
paragraph (1)(i) of Rule 17 to be dispensed with if it is
satisfied that passengers will not need to descend more
than 9 metres from the embarkation deck to the water.
Such liferafts shall not be stowed in the ship at a greater
height than 18 metres above the water.
No launching devices need be provided for the additional
liferafts required by sub-paragraph (1)(ii) of Rule 17 for
10 per cent of all on board, but every liferaft carried in
accordance with that sub-paragraph shall, where an
approved launching device is provided in the ship, be of
a type which is capable of being launched from such a
device.
3.4 Permissible Length of Compartments
(1) For the purpose of these requirements, Regulation 5(c) of
Chapter II of the Convention, shall be replaced by the
following:
The Criterion of Service: For a ship of given length the
appropriate factor of subdivision shall be determined by the
Criterion of Service Numeral as given by the following
modified formula:
M+1.75P1
Cs = 72
V+P1-P
(2) For the purpose of these requirements, Regulation 5(d)(iv)
of Chapter II of the Convention shall be replaced by the
following:
The provisions of sub-paragraph (iii) of this paragraph
shall apply also to ships of whatever length, which are
certified to carry a total number of passengers not
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exceed L2/650 (L in metres) or 50, whichever is less. In
ships of 131 metres in length an upwards to which this
paragraph applies, the subdivision abaft the forepeak
shall be governed by the factor unity.

(3) For the purpose of these requirements, the provisions

of Regulations 4(d) and 5(e) of Chapter II of the
Convention shall not apply to any ship which is
permitted, in terms of Regulation 27(c)(iii) of Chapter
III, to carry passengers in excess of lifeboat
accommodation provided on board.

3.5 Subdivision Loadlines

(1) For the purpose of these requirements, Regulation 11(b)

of Chapter II of the Convention shall be replaced by the
following:
The subdivision loadlines assigned and marked shall be
recorded in the Special Trade Passenger Ship Safety
Certificate, and shall be distinguished by the notation
D.1 for the principal passenger condition, and D.2, D.3,
etc. for the alternative conditions.
(2) For the purpose of these requirements, Regulation 11(d)
of chapter II of the Convention shall be replaced by the
following:
The freeboard corresponding to each approved
subdivision loadline and the conditions of service for which it
is approved, shall be clearly inscribed on the Special Trade
Passenger Ship Safety Certificate.

4. Certification
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the survey, a Special
Trade Passenger Ship Safety Certificate is to be issued by the
surveyor, in addition to the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
form 7154-33, with validity up to five (5) months.

4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by Head

Office with validity up to twelve (12) months.

4.3 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting

after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.

5. Reports

The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

survey report form 1215225 – ST.

6. References

x International Convention for the Safety of Life at

Sea 1960.
x International Conference on Special Trade Passenger
Ships, 1973.

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SECTION 23 3.1 Spaces not suitable for carriage of passengers
Special Trade Space Requirements (Rule 9)
(1) No special trade passenger shall be carried:
1. Introduction
(a) on any deck lower than the one immediately below
Survey of Ships is carried out with a purpose to verify the deepest subdivision load line;
compliance with the International Conference on Space (b) at any point in a between deck space where the clear
Requirements for Special Trade Passenger Ships, 1973. headroom is less than 1.90 metres;
(c) forward of the collision bulkhead or the upward
1.1 Surveyors conducting such a survey are to be familiar extension thereof, as provided for in Regulation 9 of Chapter
with the applicable provisions of the International Conference II of the Convention;
on Space Requirements for Special Trade Passenger Ships, (d) on lower between decks within 10 per cent of the
1973. length of the ship from the forward perpendicular; or
(e) on any weather deck which is not sheathed to the
1.2 “Special Trade” means the conveyance of large numbers satisfaction of the Administration.
of special trade passengers by sea on international voyages
within the area specified below: (2) During seasons of foul weather, spaces on the weather
- on the south bounded by the parallel of latitude 20oS deck shall not be measured as being available for the
from the east coast of Africa to the west coast of accommodation of special trade passengers, except that such
Madagascar, thence the west and north coasts of spaces may be measured as being available for use as airing
Madagascar to longitude 50oE, thence the meridian of space required to be provided under Rule 11 or Rule 13.
longitude 50oE to latitude 10oS, thence the rhumb line to
the point latitude 3oS, longitude 75oE, thence the rhumb 3.2 Number of passengers permitted (Rule 10)
line to the point latitude 11oS, longitude 120oE, thence
the parallel of latitude 11oS to longitude 141o03ǯǼ; The number of special trade passengers carried on any voyage
- on the east bounded by the meridian of longitude shall not exceed any of the following:
141o03ǯǼ from latitude 11oS to the south coast of New
Guinea, thence the south, west and north coasts of New 1) For any voyage the number permitted under the
Guinea to the point longitude 141o03ǯǼ, thence the Special Trade Passenger Ships Agreement, 1971;
rhumb line from the north coast of New Guinea at the 2) For any voyage of 72 hours or over, the number of
point 141o03ǯǼ to the point latitude 10oN, at the north- bunks provided in accordance with Rule 13;
east coast of Mindanao, thence the west coasts of the 3) For any voyage of less than 72 hours, the aggregate
islands of Leyte, Samar and Luzon to the Port of Sual of:
(Luzon Island), thence the rhumb line from the Port of (a) The number of bunks (if any) fitted in
Sual to Hong Kong; compliance with the requirements of Rule
- on the north bounded by the south coast of Asia from 13(2), and
Hong Kong to Suez; (b) The number of passengers permitted in areas
- on the west bounded by the east coast of Africa from of accommodation spaces not fitted with
Suez to the point latitude 20oS. bunks calculated in accordance with Rule 11;
“Convention” means the International Convention for the 4) For any voyage of 24 hours or over, the number
Safety of Life at Sea, 1960. calculated in accordance with Rule 11(4) or 13(3), as
appropriate.
1.3 Survey is to be carried out every twelve (12) months and 5) For any voyage the number or which airing space is
before the certificate in force has expired. provided in accordance with Rule 11 or Rule 13, as
appropriate.
2. Application
3.3 Spaces not fitted with bunks (Rule 11)
The present requirements apply to special trade passenger
ships. 1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (3) and (4) of
this Rule and Rules 9 and 12, spaces in which bunks
3. Scope of surveys are not fitted for special trade passengers shall be
measured for the accommodation of such passengers
The scope of the survey is to verify compliance with the on the scale laid down in Appendix I to this Section,
below: having regard to the location of these spaces, the
duration of the voyage and the incidence of seasons
of fair and foul weather.

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2) In addition airing space of not less than 0.37 square
metre for each passenger on the upper and lower
between decks shall be provided on the weather
decks. Such airing spaces shall be marked
conspicuously “AIRING SPACE FOR SPECIAL
TRADE PASSENGERS ONLY”.
3) Where the means of egress from a between deck or
other enclosed space is through another passenger
space, the former space shall be measured on the
scale laid down in Appendix I to this Section for
lower between deck spaces.
4) In no case shall the number of special trade
passengers permitted to be carried under this Rule be
such that when the duration of voyage is 24 hours or
over, the number of passengers in any space exceeds
the gross volume of that space in cubic metres
divided by 3.06 cubic metres.
3.4 Areas to be deducted and marked (Rule 12)
1) In calculating, in accordance with Rule 11, the
number of passengers which may be accommodated
in any one space not fitted with bunks, the following
deductions shall be made:
(a) an overall deduction of 5 per cent of the gross
area of the space to allow for the
accommodation of accompanied baggage;
(b) an area extending for a distance of 0.75 metre
from the entrance to any stairway or ladderway,
wash-place, lavatory or battery of latrines or
from any water tap or fire hydrant;
(c) areas required for working the lifeboats, liferafts
and buoyant apparatus. These areas may,
however, be included in the calculation of airing
space;
(d) the area of any hatchway; and
(e) any area which in the opinion of the
Administration is unsuitable
accommodation of special trade passengers.
2) The areas described in (b), (c), (d) and (e) of
paragraph (1) of this Rule shall be delineated by a
white line 0.08 metre wide.
3.5 Spaces fitted with bunks (Rule 13)
1) In every ship making a voyage the duration of
which, in ordinary circumstances, will extend for 72
hours or more, a bunk shall be provided for every
special trade passenger.
2) In every ship where bunks are provided for the use
of special trade passengers, the following provisions
shall apply:
(a) the size of a bunk shall be not less than 1.90
metres long and 0.70 metre wide;
(b) every bunk shall give direct access to a
passageway an the passageways shall be so
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arranged as to give ready access to an escape
route;
(c) the width of such passageways shall be not less
than 0.70 metre;
(d) bunks may be fitted in single or double tiers
provided that, in the latter case, the following
requirements are complied with:
(i) the distance between the deck and the
base of the lower bunk shall not be less
than 0.45 metre;
(ii) the distance between the base of the
lower bunk and the base of the upper
bunk shall not be less than 0.90 metre;
(iii) the distance between the base of the
upper bunk and the underside of any
overhead obstruction (e.g. deck beams or
girders shall not be less than 0.90 metre;
and
(iv) suitable means shall be provided for
access to upper bunks;
(e) bunks shall be fitted with leeboards or leerails
and, where bunks are fitted side by side, with
suitable means of separation;
(f) bunks and their fittings shall be constructed of
metal and shall be of a type approved by the
Administration;
(g) except where hatch openings are trunked or
otherwise similarly protected to the satisfaction
of the Administration, no bunk shall be fitted
within 0.90 metre of such openings;
(h) no bunk shall be fitted within 0.60 metre of the
face of the frames, sparrings or linings at the
ship’s side;
(i) no bunk shall be fitted within 0.75 metre of the
entrance to any stairway or ladderway, wash-
place, lavatory or battery of latrines or of any
water tap or fire hydrant; and
for the (j) no bunk shall be fitted in any space or part
thereof which in the opinion of the
Administration is unsuitable for the
accommodation of special trade passengers.
3) In no case shall the number of special trade
passengers permitted to be carried under this Rule be
such that the number of passengers in any space
exceeds the gross volume of that space in cubic
metres divided by 3.06 cubic metres.
4) Airing space of not less than 0.37 square metre for
each passenger on the upper and lower between
decks shall be provided on the weather decks. Such
airing spaces shall be marked conspicuously
“AIRING SPACE FOR SPECIAL TRADE
PASSENGERS ONLY”.
3.6 Marking of spaces (Rule 14)
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Any space intended for the accommodation of special trade distribute fresh air to all parts of the enclosed spaces
passengers shall be conspicuously marked at or near the allocated for the accommodation or use of special
entrance to that space with the number of passengers for trade passengers and capable of providing at least ten
which that space is certified. fresh air changes per hour. Alternatively a trunked
air conditioning system may be provided to the
3.7 Width of stairways (Rule 15) satisfaction of the Administration.
2) The ventilation or air conditioning system required
1) Subject to the other provisions of this Rule, by paragraph (1) of this Rule shall be capable of
stairways and ladderways which provide egress from effective separation from any hospital ventilation.
any space located below the weather deck and
intended for the accommodation or use of special 3.10 Awnings (Rule 18)
trade passengers, and which form part of a ready
means of escape from that space, as described in Every ship shall be provided with approved awnings which
Regulation 68 of Chapter II of the 1960 Convention, will protect from the weather:
shall have an aggregate width of not less than 0.05
metre for every five passengers appropriate to that a) those portions of exposed decks which are provided for
space. the use of special trade passengers; and
2) Where such spaces are located one above the other, b) where the Administration considers necessary, those
the stairways and ladderways leading upwards from portions of exposed decks and housetops which are
the upper space shall have an aggregate width of not situated immediately above spaces provided for the
less than 0.05 metre for every five passengers accommodation or use of special trade passengers.
included within the total number appropriate to the
two spaces. 3.11 Prevention of accidents
3) Where such spaces are located on the same deck an
have access between them, for the purpose of Hatchways when open shall be effectively guarded to a height
calculating the minimum aggregate width of of not less than 0.90 metre but when open for ventilation
stairways leading upwards from that deck, such purposes only they shall also be suitably protected by netting.
spaces on the same deck shall be considered as one
space. 4. Certification
4) In no case shall the width of any stairway or
ladderway referred to in this Rule be less than 0.75 4.1 On satisfactory completion of the survey, a Special
metre; where the width is greater than 1.50 metres Trade Passenger Ship Space Certificate form 7154-34, is to
the stairway or ladderway shall be fitted with an be issued by the surveyor, with validity up to five (5) months.
intermediate rail or rails to the satisfaction of the
Administration. 4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by Head
5) Ladderways and stairways shall be effectively Office with validity up to twelve (12) months.
distributed so as to avoid congestion.
6) For the purpose of this Rule the number of 4.3 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
passengers appropriate to an accommodation space after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
shall be that permitted by Rule 11 or Rule 13, as the with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
case may be, and the number appropriate to any
other space shall be the number for which that space 5. Reports
has capacity.
The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
3.8 Lighting (Rule 16) survey report form 1215225 – STSP.

All spaces including alleyways, stairways and ladderways 6. References

provided for the accommodation or use of special trade
passengers shall be provided with arrangements whereby they x International Conference on Space requirements for
can be adequately lighted both by day and by night. Where Special Trade Passenger Ships, 1973
practicable, arrangements for natural lighting shall be x International Convention for the Safety of Life at
provided. Sea 1960.
x International Conference on Special Trade Passenger
3.9 Ventilation (Rule 17) Ships, 1973.
x International health regulations.
1) Every ship shall be provided with a system of
trunked mechanical ventilation sufficient to
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Appendix I of Section 23

TABLE OF SPACE

Location Duration of voyage Minimum Space

Allocation per
passenger
Less than 24 hours 0.74m2
Weather Deck (during the
season of fair weather only) 24 hours and over but less than 72 1.12m2
hours
Less than 24 hours 0.74m2
Upper Deck
24 hours and over but less than 72 1.12m2
hours
Less than 24 hours 0.88m2
Upper Between Deck
24 hours and over but less than 72 1.12m2
hours
Less than 24 hours 0.88m2
Lower Between Deck
24 hours and over but less than 72 1.40m2
hours

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SECTION 24 - ventilation and heating system
Crew accommodation survey. - detailed drawing of General Arrangement and
Crew quarters plan.
- The above plans are subject to on-site verification
1 Introduction by the attending surveyor.
2. Preparation and delivery on board (copy to head
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify office) of Record of Crew ;
compliance with the applicable requirements of ILO
conventions 68, 92 and 126, and 133 in voluntary basis. 3.2 Renewal Survey

3.2.1 Survey is carried out to ensure that the equipment

1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in is in satisfactory condition and fit for operating conditions for
service and the Crew accommodation certificate is issued for which the ship is intended.
the first time.
3.2.2 Survey includes checking of availability on board:
1.3 Renewal (Periodical) Survey and certification is required
every year four (4) and before the certificate in force has 1. Checking for availability of approved Drawings on
expired. board;
2. Checking for availability of the Record of Crew
Accommodation on board;
2. Application

1.The present requirements apply to ships in 3.2.3 The renewal survey consists of:
international voyages of 500 gross tonnage and above.
However, they do not apply to: (a) pleasure yachts not 1. Verifying the crew quarters are of sufficient capacity
engaged in trade, (b) fishing ships under 75GT, (c) vessels of for the number of persons on board and for the service of the
types other than (a) and (b) which are under 200 GT, (d) vessel;
vessels of any type and size which operates exclusively in 2. Examining compliance of the drinking water and
ports, harbour, estuaries and rivers and, (e) unmanned vessels. sanitary facilities equipment and structure with the
convention in force;
2. Fishing vessels are required to comply with part III of 3. Verifying the galleys are adequate for the number of
ILO Convention No.126. persons on board.
4. Examining the equipment of each galley is adequate
3. All other vessels are required to comply with part III for the preparation of meals according to the distinctive
of ILO Convention No.92. national habits and customs of the crew and is in compliance
with the convention in force;.
4. Vessels under 500GT shall comply with the 5. Verifying the provision rooms are of sufficient
requirements of ILO Convention No.92 as far as reasonable capacity for the number of persons on board and for the
and practicable, and inspection shall be carried out along with service of the vessel;
the survey of the Ships safety under 500GT, however 6. Examining compliance of the provision rooms’
certification is on voluntary basis. equipment and structure with the convention in force;
7. Verifying the refrigerated provision rooms are of
5. All merchant vessels must comply with requirements sufficient capacity for the number of persons on board and for
of ILO Convention No.68. the service of the vessel;
8. Examining compliance of the refrigerated provision
6. Compliance with the requirement of ILO Convention rooms’ equipment and structure with the convention in force;
No.133 is on voluntary basis. 9. Verifying the hospital accommodation is of sufficient
capacity for the number of persons on board and for the
3. Scope of surveys service of the vessel;
10. Examining compliance of the hospital
3.1 Initial survey accommodation’s equipment and structure with the
convention in force;
3.1.1 Initial survey includes examination
review/approval of plans and designs which should consist of: Certification

1. Review / approval of the following plans. 4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
- sanitary piping system survey, a Crew Accommodation Inspection Certificate

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form 7154-68/PMA is to be issued by the surveyor, with
validity up to five (5) months.

4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the

Head Office with validity up to four (4) years, upon review of
the survey reports and of the associated documentation.

4.3 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting

after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.

5. Reports

5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

surveys report form 1215225 – CA and copy of the record of
Crew Accommodation form 1215225-CAR.

5.2 The surveyor shall deliver on board the “Record of Crew

Accommodation ” form 1215225– CAR

6. References

x ILO Convention No.68

x ILO Convention No.92
x ILO Convention No.126
x ILO Convention No.133
x Panama rules for Crew Accomodation resolution
No.614-257-ALCN.
x Panama Resolution No.603-04-122-ALCN.
x SEGUMAR Merchant Marine Circular No.53
x SEGUMAR Merchant Marine Circular No.58
x SEGUMAR Merchant Marine Circular No.66
x SEGUMAR Merchant Marine Circular No.61
x SEGUMAR Merchant Marine Circular No.190
x PANAMA Decree No.50
x PANAMA Decree No.57

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SECTION 25 classification society or with equivalent national
Cargo Ship Safety survey for vessels under 500 standards;
gross tonnage 9. Examining the plans for the fire-extinguishing
arrangements in the machinery spaces,
1 Introduction accommodation spaces and cargo spaces;
10. Examining the design of the survival craft and rescue
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify boats, including their equipment, launching and
compliance with the applicable combined requirements of recovery appliances and embarkation and launching
safety Construction and Equipment of vessels less than 500 arrangements;
GT. 11. Examining the plans for the lighting of the muster
and embarkation stations and the alleyways,
1.1 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in stairways and exits giving access to the muster and
service and the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate for Vessels embarkation stations, including the supply from the
under 500 GRT is issued for the first time. emergency source of power;
12. Examining the plans for the positioning of, and the
1.3 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be specification for, the navigation lights, shapes and
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows: sound signalling equipment;
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 2 years and before
the Certificate in force has expired (surveys are to be Additional requirements for oil tankers, chemical tankers and
carried out in tandem with the Special Hull Survey). gas carriers:
(b) One Annual Survey is required during the duration of the
Certificate’s validity. 8. Examining the plans for the structural fire
(c) Annual Survey is to be held within 3 months before and protection;
3 months after the due date. 9. Examining the plans for the cargo tank venting,
cargo tank purging and gas-freeing and other
2 Application ventilation arrangements and protection of the cargo
tank structure against pressure or vacuum;
The present requirements apply to ships engaged in
international voyages of 500 gross tonnage and under. 3.2 Renewal Survey
However, they do not apply to: (a) ships of war and
troopships, (b) ships not propelled by mechanical means, (c) 3.2.1 Survey is carried out to assure that structures,
wooden ships of primitive built, (d) pleasure yachts not machinery and equipment are in satisfactory condition and
engaged in trade, (e) fishing vessels. are fit for operating conditions for which the ship is intended.

3 Scope of surveys 3.2.2 Survey includes checking of availability on board:

3.1 Initial Survey 1. Confirming that the fire control plans are
permanently exhibited or, alternatively, emergency booklets
3.1.1 The scope of the initial survey is indicated in have been provided and that a duplicate of the plans or the
paragraph 3.2 for renewal survey. emergency booklet are available in a prominently marked
enclosure external to the ship’s deckhouse;
3.1.2 Initial survey includes examination of plans and 2. Confirming that maintenance plans have been
designs which should consist of: provided;
3. Confirming that the training manuals an the fire
1. Examining the plans for hull; safety operational booklets have been provided;
2. Examining the stability information and the damage 4. Confirming, where appropriate, that the ship is
control plans; provided with a document indicating compliance with the
3. Examining the plans for the machinery installation; special requirement for carrying dangerous goods;
4. Examining the plans for the electrical installation; 5. Confirming that emergency instructions are
5. Examining the plans for the periodically unattended available for each person on board, that the muster list is
machinery spaces; posted in conspicuous places and they are in a language
6. Examining the Cargo Securing Manual for ships understood by the persons on board;
carrying cargo units including containers; 6. Confirming that the training manual and training
7. Checking for the loading booklet for carriage of aids for the life-saving appliances have been provided;
cargoes in bulk; 8. Confirming that a table or curve of residual
8. Confirming that the ship is constructed in deviations for the magnetic compass has been provided, and
accordance with the requirements of a recognized
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that a diagram of the radar installations shadow sectors is maximum ahead service speed including check of efficiency
displayed; of the control devices for this purpose;
9. Checking that operational and, where appropriate, 15. Check that main and auxiliary steering gears are
maintenance manuals for all navigational equipment are designed so that failure of one gear would not result in loss of
provided; working capacity of another;
10. Checking that the charts and nautical publications 16. Check that (if necessary) responsible parts of the
necessary for the intended voyage are available and have been steering gear are continuously lubricated and that they are
updated; provided with the fitted with arrangements for lubrication;
11. Checking that the International Code of Signals is 17. Check of control of the main steering gear by the
available; control station from the navigation bridge and from the
steering gear compartment;
3.2.3 The renewal survey consists of: 18. Check of means of communication between the
navigating bridge and the steering gear compartment; ships
1. Ships older than 10 years – other than those which are with emergency steering positions shall be provided with at
used solely for the carriage of dry cargoes – internal least telephone or other means of communication for relaying
examination of chosen cargo spaces; commands and heading information to such positions;
2. Ships older than 5 years – internal examination of 19. Check of functioning of means and controls,
characteristic compartment used for the water ballast; ensuring operation of the main and auxiliary machinery and
3. Ships older than 15 years, which are used solely for control of them;
the carriage of dry cargoes – internal examination of chosen 20. Check of functioning of means and controls ensuring
cargo spaces; remote control of machinery if such control is provided from
4. Check condition of the underwater hull including the navigating bridge;
outer plating of sides and bottom, posts, keel, side keels, 21. Check of operation of controls of the main and
rudder, clearance measurements of the steering and auxiliary machinery from the central control station in the
propulsive arrangement, sea chests with grating and filters, engine room;
bottom and side fittings and their bracing to hull; 22. Check of ventilating systems in machinery spaces.
5. General survey of hull, hull closures, hatchway, 23. Check of operation of the engine room telegraph.
superstructures and house coamings; 24. Check of prevention means of fuel/oil spill from
6. Survey and test of anchor and mooring arrangements, pumps, filters or other heaters on the hot surfaces;
for this purpose anchors are let go and heaved up by means of 25. Check of operation of fuel/oil measurement
capstans; instruments in tanks;
7. Survey and, if necessary, testing of collision and 26. Check of condition of the arrangements preventing
watertight bulkheads; overflow and overpressure of fuel and oil tanks and pipes
9. Confirmation that machinery, boilers and other including inlet pipes;
pressure vessels and their piping and fittings are installed and 27. Check of operation of the self-contained emergency
protected so that to reduce any hazard to people on board to source of electrical power and equipment, which ensures this
minimum taking due note of moving parts of machinery, hot operation;
surfaces and other sources of danger; 28. Check of operation of starting arrangements of each
10. Confirmation that normal operation of the main emergency generating set;
machinery may be maintained or renewed in case of failure of 29. Examining the fire pumps an fire main and the
any responsible auxiliary machinery; disposition of the hydrants, hoses and nozzles and the
11. Confirmation that means ensuring start-up of international shore connection and checking that each fire
machinery without external assistance while the ship is not in pump, including the emergency fire pump, can be operated
operating condition are provided; separately so that two jets of water are produced
12. Check of machinery, boilers, all steam, hydraulic and simultaneously from different hydrants at any part of the ship
pneumatic systems and their fittings in order to assure that whilst the required pressure is maintained in the fire main;
they are maintained in proper condition taking due note of 30. Examining the provision and disposition of the fire
danger of fire, explosion and other sources of danger; extinguishers;
13. Confirmation that the main turbine propulsive plant 31. Examining the fire fighters’ outfits and emergency
and in appropriate cases, the main propulsive plant with escape breathing devices – EEBDs.
internal combustion engines and auxiliary machinery are 32. Checking the operational readiness and maintenance
equipped for their automatic shut-down in case of failures, of fire-fighting systems;
such as the lubricating oil feeding system failure which may 33. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the
cause serious damage, total breakdown or explosion; machinery, cargo, vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces,
14. Check of ability of the machinery to reverse the as appropriate, and confirming that the installation tests have
direction of thrust of the propeller in sufficient time and so to been satisfactorily completed and that its means of operation
bring the ship to rest within reasonable distance from are clearly marked;

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34. Examining the fire-extinguishing and special 46. Examining the provision and positioning and
arrangements in the machinery spaces and confirming, as far checking the operation of, as appropriate, the navigation
as practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the remote lights, shapes and sound signalling equipment;
means of control provided for the opening and closing of the 47. Checking, as appropriate, the provisions and
skylights, the release of smoke, the closure of the funnel and operation of the ship bourn navigational systems equipment;
ventilation openings, the closure of power operated and other
doors, the stopping of ventilation and boiler forced and Additional requirements for oil tankers:
induced draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and other
pumps that discharge flammable liquids; 1.Checking the deck foam system, including the supplies
35. Examining any fire detection and alarm system and of foam concentrate, and testing that the minimum number of
any automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system jets of water at the required pressure in the fire main is
and confirming that installation tests have been satisfactorily obtained;
completed; 2. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the cargo
36. Examining the fire-extinguishing system for spaces pump room, confirming that the installation tests have been
containing paint and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat satisfactorily completed and that its means of operation are
cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces and clearly marked and, when appropriate, checking the operation
confirming that installation tests have been satisfactorily of the remote means for closing the various openings;
completed and that its means of operation are clearly marked; 3. Examining the protection of the cargo pump-rooms
37. Examining the arrangements for remote closing of and confirming that the installation tests have been
valves for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils satisfactorily completed;
and confirming, as far as practicable and as appropriate, the 4. Examination of openings of cargo tanks including
operation of the remote means of closing the valves on the fastenings, covers, coamings and screens;
tanks that contain oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable 5. Examination of breathing valves of degassing system
oils; and their check in operation, arrangements for flame
38. Examining each survival craft and rescue boat, protection of cargo tanks, ventilation ducts to fuel, fuel
including its equipment; ballast, sludge and empty tanks;
39. Examining and testing the embarkation, launching 6. Examination of the gas exhaust, blow-off, gas freeing
and recovery arrangements for each survival craft and rescue, and other ventilation systems of tanks;
including overload tests to establish the lowering and
recovery speeds and ensuring that each craft can be lowered 3.3 Annual Survey
to the water and recovered with the ship at its lightest sea-
going draught, launching underway at 5 knots; 3.3.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board
40. Testing the engine of the rescue boat(s) and of each of documentation mentioned in paragraph 3.2.2.
lifeboat, when so fitted, start satisfactorily and operate both
ahead and astern; 3.3.2 The annual survey consists of:
41. Confirming that there are posters or signs in the
vicinity of survival craft and their launching stations and 1. Examining, in general and as far as can be seen, the
containers, brackets, racks and other similar stowage hull and its closing appliances;
locations for life-saving equipment; 2. Examining the anchoring and mooring equipment as
42. .Examining the provision and stowage and checking far as can be seen;
the operation of portable on board communications 3. Examining the collision and the other watertight
equipment, if provided, and two-way VHF radiotelephone bulkheads as far as can be seen;
apparatus and radar transponders; 4. Confirming that the machinery, boilers and other
43. Examining the provision and stowage of the distress pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings are
flares and the line-throwing appliance, checking the provision installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger
and operation of fixed on board communications equipment, to persons on board, due regard being given to moving parts,
if provided, and testing the means of operation of the general hot surfaces and other hazards;
alarm system; 5. Confirming that the normal operation of the
44. Examining the provision, disposition and stowage of propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even
the lifebuoys, including those fitted with self-igniting lights, though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative;
self-activating smoke signals and buoyant lines, lifejackets, 6. Confirming that means are provided so that the
immersion suits and thermal protective aids; machinery can be brought into operation from the dead ship
45. Checking the lighting of the muster and embarkation condition without external aid;
stations and the alleyways, stairways and exits giving access 7. Examining and testing the operation of main an
to the muster and embarkation stations, including when auxiliary steering arrangements, including their associated
supplied from the emergency source of power; equipment and control systems;

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8. Confirming that the means of communication between 21. Checking that emergency instructions are available
the navigation bridge and steering gear compartment and the for each person on board and that copies of the suitably
means of indicating the angular position of the rudder are updated muster list are posted in conspicuous places and that
operating satisfactorily; they are in a language understood by all persons on board and
9. Confirming the operation of the ventilation for the confirming that there are posters or sighs in the vicinity of
machinery spaces; survival craft and their launching stations;
10. Confirming that the engine room telegraph, the 22. Examining each survival craft and rescue boat,
second means of communication between the navigation including its equipment and, when fitted, the on-load release
bridge and the machinery space and the means of and hydrostatic release unit for inflatable liferafts and float-
communication with any other positions from which the free arrangements. Checking that the hand-held flares;
engines are controlled are operating satisfactorily; 23. Checking that the falls used in launching have been
11. Confirming, as far as practicable, the operation of the turned end for end in the previous 30 months and renewed in
emergency source(s) of electrical power including their the past 5 years or have been subject to periodic inspection
starting arrangements, the systems supplied and, when and been renewed within 4 years;
appropriate, their automatic operation; 24. Examining the embarkation arrangements and
12. Examination of fire pumps, fire main, hydrants, launching appliances for each survival craft and rescue boat,
hoses and nozzles and the international shore connection and and be lowered to the embarkation position or, if the stowage
checking that each fire pump, including the emergency fire position is the embarkation position, lowered a short distance
pump, can be operated separately so that two jets of water are and, if practicable, one of the survival craft should be lowered
produced simultaneously from different hydrants at any part to the water;
of the ship whilst the required pressure is maintained in the 25. Confirming that there are posters or signs in the
fire main; vicinity of the survival craft, their launching stations and
13. Checking the provision and randomly examining containers, brackets, racks and other similar stowage
the condition of the portable and non-portable fire locations for life-saving equipment;
extinguishers; 26. Testing that the engine of the rescue boat(s) and of
14. Confirming that the fire fighters’ outfits and each lifeboat, when so fitted, start satisfactorily and operate
emergency escape breathing devices – EEBDs – are complete both ahead and astern;
and in good condition and that the cylinders, including th 27. Examining and checking the operation of two-way
spare cylinders, of any required self-contained breathing VHF radiotelephone apparatus and radar transponders;
apparatus are suitable charged; 28. Examining the line-throwing appliance and
15. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the checking that its rockets and the ship’s distress signals are not
machinery, cargo, vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces, out of date, and examining and checking the operation of on
as appropriate, and confirming that its means of operation is board communications equipment and the general emergency
clearly marked; alarm system;
16. Examining the fire-extinguishing and special 29. Examining the provision, disposition, stowage and
arrangements in the machinery spaces an confirming, as far as the condition of the: lifebuoys, including those fitted with
practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the remote self-igniting lights, self-activating smoke signals and buoyant
means of control provided for the opening and closing of the lines, lifejackets and their whistles and lights, immersion
skylights, the release of smoke, the closure of the funnel and suits, anti-exposure suits and thermal protective aids and that
ventilation openings, the closure of power operated and other their associated batteries are not out of date;
doors, the stopping of ventilation and boiler forced and 30. Checking the lighting of the muster and
induced draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and other embarkation stations and the alleyways, stairways and exits
pumps that discharge flammable liquids; giving access to the muster and embarkation stations,
17. Examining, as far as possible, and testing, as including when supplied from the emergency source of
feasible, any fire detection and alarm system; power;
18. Examining the fire-extinguishing systems for 31. Checking that the required navigation lights,
spaces containing paint and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat shapes and sound signalling equipment are in order;
cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces; 32. Checking the provision and specification of the
19. Examining the arrangements for remote closing of voyage data recorder, where fitted;
valves for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils 33. Checking the provision and specification of the pilot
and confirming, as far as practicable and as appropriate, the ladders and hoists/pilot transfer arrangements;
operation of the remote means of closing the valves on the
tanks that contain oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable Additional requirements for oil tankers:
oils;
20. Examining and testing of the general emergency 1. Checking the deck foam system, including the
alarm system; supplies of foam concentrate and testing that the minimum

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number of jets of water at the required pressure in the fire x IACS Safety Guidelines for vessel less than
main is obtained when the system is in operation; convention size as accepted by various Flag
2. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the cargo Administrations.
pump rooms, and confirming, as far as practicable and when
appropriate, the operation of the remote means for closing the
various openings;
3. Checking protection of cargo pump room;
4. Examining the cargo tank openings, including gaskets,
covers, coamings and screens;
5. Examining the cargo tank pressure / vacuum valves
and devices to prevent the passage of flame;
6. Examining the cargo tank venting, cargo tank purging
and gas-freeing and other ventilation systems;

4. Certification
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
survey, a Cargo Ship Safety Certificate 7154-43 or
7154-43/PMA, is to be issued by the surveyor, with validity
up to five (5) months.

4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the

Head Office with validity up to two (2) years, upon review of
the survey reports and of the associated documentation.

4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual survey the

Cargo Ship Safety Certificate is to be endorsed accordingly
by the attending surveyor.

4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting

after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.

5. Reports

5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

survey report form 1215225 – M and 1215225-J.

5.2 For initial survey, or for the first renewal survey that is
to be carried out by INSB / ISSUE 2009 REV.:00
AMEND.:00 the surveyor is to submit to Head Office in
addition the survey report form 1215225 – L as applicable.

6. References

x International convention of Safety of Life at Sea,

1974 as amended
x International regulations for Preventing Collision at
Sea, 1972 (COLREG)
x International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FFS
Code)
x International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA
Code)
x Panama rules for vessels under 500 GRT Decree
No.45
x Panama guidelines for cargo vessels under 500 GRT

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SECTION 26
Cargo Ship Safety Radio for vessels under 300 3.2.2 Survey includes checking of availability on board:
G.T.
1. Checking for a valid radio licence issued by the
flag Administration;
1 Introduction 2. Checking the radio operator’s certificates of
competence;
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify 3. Checking the radio record (log);
compliance with the applicable requirements. 4. Checking the carriage of up-to-date ITU
publications;
1.1 Surveyors involved in the monitoring of Safety Radio 5. Checking the carriage of operating manuals for all
Surveys, and radio surveyors in accordance with procedures, equipment;
are to be familiar with the applicable provisions of Chapter 6. Checking the carriage of service manuals for all
IV of the SOLAS 1974, as amended. equipment when at-sea maintenance is the declared option.

1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in 3.2.3 The renewal survey consists of:
service and the Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
for Vessels under 300 GT is issued for the first time. 1. Examining the position, physical and
electromagnetic protection and illumination of each radio
1.3 Renewal (Periodical) Survey is required every year and installation;
before the certificate in force has expired. 2. Confirming the ability to initiate the transmission
of ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least two separate and
2. Application independent means, each using a different radio-
communication service, from the position from which the
The present requirements apply to ships in international ship is normally navigated;
voyages of 100 up to 300 gross tonnage. However, they do 3. Examining all antennas:
not apply to: (a) ships of war and troopships, (b) ships not 4. Checking that the Radio equipment operates from
propelled by mechanical means, (c) wooden ships of the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of
primitive built, (d) pleasure yachts not engaged in trade, (e) energy;
fishing vessels. 5. Examining the reserve source of energy and their
sufficient capacity to operate the basic or duplicated
3. Scope of surveys equipment for 1 hour or 6 hours, as appropriate;
6. Confirming that the correct maritime mobile
3.1 Initial survey service identity, is programmed in the equipment.
7. Check for correct operation of equipment by
3.1.1 Initial survey includes examination of plans and monitors, incoming messages or inspecting recent hard copy,
designs which should consist of: and running the self test if provided.
8. Examining the VHF transceiver(s) and perform
1. Establishing the sea areas declared for operation, checks for verifying their correct operation.
the equipment installed to fulfil the functional requirements 8.1. Checking the operation of the VHF control unit(s)
for the sea areas of operation, the methods adopted to ensure or portable VHF equipment provided for navigation safety;
the availability of the functional requirements and the 9. Examining the VHF DSC controller and channel
arrangements for supply of an emergency source of energy (if 70 DSC watch receiver, including:
any); 9.1 Checking the audibility of the VHF/DSC alarm;
2. Establish which radio equipment is to be surveyed 10. Examining the MF/HF radiotelephone equipment,
and, if duplication of equipment is used as a means of including and perform checks for verifying the correct
ensuring the availability of the functional requirements, operation.
establishing which is the “basic equipment”; 11. Examining the HF radiotelex equipment;
3. Confirming all Radio equipment complies with 12. Examining the MF/HF DSC controller(s), and
appropriate performance standards not inferior to those perform checks for verifying the correct operation.
adopted by IMO; 13. Examining the MF/HF DSC watch receiver(s), and
perform checks for verifying the correct operation.
3.2 Renewal Survey 14. Examining the radiotelephone distress frequency
watch receiver;
3.2.1 Survey is carried out to ensure that the equipment 15. Examining the INMARSAT Ship Earth Station(s),
is in satisfactory condition and fit for operating conditions for and perform checks for verifying the correct operation.
which the ship is intended.

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16. If appropriate, examining the NAVTEX equipment 6. References
and perform checks for verifying the correct operation.
17. Examining the Enhanced Group Call equipment; x International Convention of Safety of Life at Sea,
18. If appropriate, examining the radio equipment for 1974 as amended
receipt of maritime safety information by HF NBDP; x Panama rules for vessels under 500 GT Decree
19. Examining the 406 MHz satellite EPIRB, No.45
including: x Panama guidelines for cargo vessels under 500 GT
19.1 Carrying out visual inspection for defects; x IACS Safety Guidelines for vessel less than
19.2 Carrying out the self-test routine; convention size as accepted by the various Flag
19.3 Checking that the EPIRB ID is clearly marked on Administrations.
the outside of the equipment and, where possible, decoding
the EPIRB identity number confirming it is correct;
19.4 Checking the battery expiry date;
19.5 If provided, checking the hydrostatic release and its
expiry date;
19.6 Checking that the EPIRB has been subject to
maintenance at intervals not exceeding five years at an
approved shore-based maintenance facility;
20. Examining the INMARSAT 1.6 GHz satellite
EPIRB;
(To be developed in due course when operational experience
has been gained with this new equipment)
21. Examining the VHF DSC EPIRB;
(To be developed in due course when operational
experience has been gained with this new equipment)
22. Examining the two-way VHF radiotelephone
apparatus, including:
22.1 Checking for correct operation on Channel 16;
22.2 Checking the battery charging arrangements where
re-chargeable batteries are used;
22.3 Checking the expiry date of primary batteries
where used;
23. Examining the radar transponder(s), including:
23.1 Checking the position and mounting;
23.2 Monitoring response on ship’s 9 GHz radar;
23.3 Checking the battery expiry date;

Certification
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
survey, a Cargo Ship Safety Certificate 7154-44 or
7154-44/PMA, is to be issued by the surveyor, with validity
up to five (5) months.

4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the

Head Office with validity up to one (1) year, upon review of
the survey reports and of the associated documentation.

4.3 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting

after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.

5. Reports

5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

survey report form 1215225 – GM and 1215225-O2.

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SECTION 27 3.2.3 The renewal survey consists of:
Safety of Pleasure Yachts not engaged in
commercial trade. 1. Examining accommodation decks, casings and
superstructures;
2. Examining shell and deck plating;
1 Introduction 3. Examining W.T bulkheads, frames, beams, floors;
4. Examining boundaries of spaces containing
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify internal combustion engine;
compliance with the applicable combined requirements of 5. Examining Hatchways, hatch covers, doors and
Safety Construction, Equipment and Radio of Pleasure other deck openings;
Yachts not engaged in commercial trade. 6. Confirming watertight integrity
7. Examining Side scuttles their deadlights and
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the yacht is put in windows;
service and the Pleasure Yacht Document of compliance is 8. Examining Air pipes, sounding pipes, ventilators,
issued for the first time. guardrails, bulwarks;
9. Examining Sea inlets and discharges and their
1.3 Renewal (Periodical) Survey is required every year and shut-off valves;
before the certificate in force has expired. 10. Examining Anchoring equipment, chain lockers
and mooring equipment;
2. Application 11. Examining bottom plating, rudder (s), propellers
(s), shaft (s)(applicable during dry-docking;
1. The present requirements apply to yachts engaged in 12. Confirming that Stability information booklet are
international voyages. approved by the Flag Administration or its RO.(for
new yachts >15m
2. Inspection and certification is required for yachts under the 13. Examining masts and spars (for sailing yachts);
republic of Panama if they meet one of the following 14. Examining running and standing rigging (for
requirements. sailing yachts);
15. Examining sails (for sailing yacht), separate storm
¾ Yacht of 20m or more in length. sails are required.);
¾ Yacht with a register gross tonnage of 50 tons or 16. Examining and testing of Main engines;
more. 17. Examining and testing of Diesel generators
particulars;
3. Scope of surveys 18. Examining main engine(s) starting batteries;
19. Examining batteries for emergency/service use;
3.1 Initial survey 20. Examining main and auxiliary steering machinery
21. Examining the bilge system;
3.1.1 Initial survey includes examination of plans and 22. Examining the remote control means for stopping
designs which should consist of: any source of fuel that may feed a fire in engine
space;
1. Establishing the sea areas declared for operation based 23. Examining the switchboards and other electrical
on yachts safety and radio equipment., equipment;
2. Establishing the sea areas declared for operation, the 24. Examining all means of communication between
equipment installed to fulfil the functional requirements for Navigation Bridge, machinery control positions;
the sea areas of operation, the methods adopted to ensure the 25. Examining windlass and associated gears;
availability of the functional; 26. Examining fire pumps(yachts >15m);
3. Confirming all Radio equipment complies with 27. Confirming yacht is equipted with one of the
appropriate performance standards not inferior to those following.;
adopted by IMO; ¾ Hand powered fire pump, fixed or portable,
4. Confirming all safety equipment complies with outside any engine space with one sea and
appropriate performance standards not inferior to those hose connection, or
adopted by IMO; ¾ Driven fire pump outside any engine space,
fixed or portable, with sea and hose
3.2 Renewal Survey connection, or
3.2.1 Survey is carried out to ensure that the equipment ¾ Hand powered portable fire pump with a
is in satisfactory condition and fit for operating conditions for throw over sea suction and hose
which the yacht is intended. connection.

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28. Examining Fire hose and nozzle of minimum 59. Checking for a valid radio licence issued by the
diameter 6mm (yachts > 15m); flag Administration;
29. Examining Fire extinguishers.(Yachts ” 15m
Min.2 of min 6kg, Yachts > 15m min 3 of min 6kg, 4. Certification
or equivalent);
30. Examining Fixed fire-extinguishing system (CO2 4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
or other) inside engine room/machinery survey, a Certificate of Inspection of Pleasure Yacht (not
spaces.(yachts > 15m); engaged in commercial trade) 7154-9 is to be issued by the
31. Examining Emergency Escape Breathing Devices surveyor, with validity up to five (5) months.
(EEBD).(2 pcs for yachts > 15m);
32. Examining means of escape; 4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
33. Examining fire blanket inside galley (1pcs) / Fire Head Office with validity up to one (1) year, upon review of
buckets with lanyards (2pcs); the survey reports and of the associated documentation.
34. Examining liferafts of 100%.(certificate of annual
inspection to be submitted); 4.3 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
35. Examining additional liferaft; after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
36. Examining life floating apparatus; with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
37. Examining tender boat. (yachts > 24m);
38. Examining tender's Outboard engine; 5. Reports
39. Examining lifebuoys with self-ignition light and
lifejackets with lights, whistle and retroreflective 5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
tape; survey report form 1215225 – PY.
40. Examining distress signals as parachute signals
(4pcs), hand flares(3pcs) and smoke signals (2pcs); 6. References
41. Examining Line throwing appliances (min. 1pcs);
42. Examining / testing of general alarm (yachts > x Safety Code of Practice for Pleasure Yachts
15m); x SEGUMAR Merchant Marine Circular No.9
43. Examining of Radar transponder or Radar x International regulations for Preventing Collision at
reflector (yacths > 15m); Sea, 1972 (COLREG)
44. Confirming yacht is fitted with : i) First aid
equipment, ii) torch light, iii) storm lantern, iv)
whistle, v) two black ball shapes, vi) medical
guide, vii) COLREG convention, viii) training or
instruction for LSA, ix) Copy of the table "Life-
saving signals and rescue methods";
45. Examining / testing of magnetic compass;
46. Confirming Set of updated navigation charts;
47. Confirming Barometer and Binoculars
48. Examining / testing of Radar.(yachts > 15m);
49. Examining / testing Global position navigation
system "GPS". (yachts >15m);
50. Examining / testing Echo sounder or
equivalent.(yachts > 15m);
51. Examining Navigation lights, shapes and sound
signals as per COLREG requirements;
52. Examining / testing Main and reserve source of
energy;
53. Examining / testing VHF radio installation
(radiotelephony, DSC, DSC watch receiver);
54. Examining / testing MF radio installation
(radiotelephony, DSC, DSC watch receiver);
55. Examining / testing MF/HF radio installation
(radiotelephony, DSC, DSC watch receiver);
56. Examining / testing Inmarsat ship earth station
57. Confirming yacht is fitted with Satellite EPIRB;
58. Examining / testing NAVTEX receiver;

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SECTION 28 19. Examining the plans for the fire-extinguishing
Safety survey for Fishing vessels. arrangements in the machinery spaces,
accommodation spaces and cargo spaces;
1 Introduction 20. Examining the design of the survival craft and rescue
boats, including their equipment, launching and
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify recovery appliances and embarkation and launching
compliance with the applicable combined requirements of arrangements;
safety Construction, Equipment and Radio of Fishing vessels 21. Examining the plans for the lighting of the muster
of 24 meters and above. and embarkation stations and the alleyways,
stairways and exits giving access to the muster and
1.1 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in embarkation stations, including the supply from the
service and Certificate is issued for the first time. emergency source of power;
22. Examining the plans for the positioning of, and the
1.3 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be specification for, the navigation lights, shapes and
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows: sound signalling equipment;
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every five(5)years and 23. Establishing the sea areas declared for operation, the
before the Certificate in force has expired (surveys are to radio equipment installed to fulfil the functional
be carried out in tandem with the Special Hull Survey). requirements for the sea areas of operation, the
(b) Four (4) Annual (Periodical) Surveys are required during methods adopted to ensure the availability of the
the duration of the Certificate’s validity. functional requirements and the arrangements for
(c) Annual Survey is to be held within 3 months before and supply of an emergency source of energy (if any);
3 months after the due date. 24. Establish which radio equipment is to be surveyed
and, if duplication of equipment is used as a means
2 Application of ensuring the availability of the functional
requirements, establishing which is the “basic
The present requirements apply to Fishing ships engaged in equipment”;
international voyages of 24 meters in length and above. 25. Confirming all Radio equipment complies with
However, they do not apply to: (a) ships of war and appropriate performance standards not inferior to
troopships, (b) ships not propelled by mechanical means, those adopted by IMO;
(c) wooden ships of primitive built, (d) ships engaged
exclusively in sport or pleasure activities, (e) ships engaged 3.2 Periodical Survey
exclusively in processing fish or any other living resources of
the sea, (f) ships engaged exclusively in research and/or 3.2.1 Survey is carried out to assure that structures,
training, and (g) ships engaged exclusively in fish machinery and equipment are in satisfactory condition and
transportation. are fit for operating conditions for which the ship is intended.

3 Scope of surveys 3.2.2 Survey includes checking of availability on board:

3.1 Initial Survey 1. Confirming that the fire control plans are
permanently exhibited or, alternatively, emergency booklets
3.1.1 The scope of the initial survey is indicated in have been provided and that a duplicate of the plans or the
paragraph 3.2 for periodical survey. emergency booklet are available in a prominently marked
enclosure external to the ship’s deckhouse;
3.1.2 Initial survey includes examination of plans and 2. Confirming that maintenance plans have been
designs which should consist of: provided;
3. Confirming that the training manuals an the fire
13. Examining the plans for hull; safety operational booklets have been provided;
14. Examining the stability information and the damage 4. Confirming, where appropriate, that the ship is
control plans; provided with a document indicating compliance with the
15. Examining the plans for the machinery installation; special requirement for carrying dangerous goods;
16. Examining the plans for the electrical installation; 5. Confirming that emergency instructions are
17. Examining the plans for the periodically unattended available for each person on board, that the muster list is
machinery spaces; posted in conspicuous places and they are in a language
18. Confirming that the ship is constructed in understood by the persons on board;
accordance with the requirements of a recognized 6. Confirming that the training manual and training
classification society or with equivalent national aids for the life-saving appliances have been provided;
standards;

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8. Confirming that a table or curve of residual 11. Confirmation that means ensuring start-up of
deviations for the magnetic compass has been provided, and machinery without external assistance while the ship is not in
that a diagram of the radar installations shadow sectors is operating condition are provided;
displayed; 12. Check of machinery, boilers, all steam, hydraulic and
9. Checking that operational and, where appropriate, pneumatic systems and their fittings in order to assure that
maintenance manuals for all navigational equipment are they are maintained in proper condition taking due note of
provided; danger of fire, explosion and other sources of danger;
10. Checking that the charts and nautical publications 13. Confirmation that the main turbine propulsive plant
necessary for the intended voyage are available and have been and in appropriate cases, the main propulsive plant with
updated; internal combustion engines and auxiliary machinery are
11. Checking that the International Code of Signals is equipped for their automatic shut-down in case of failures,
available; such as the lubricating oil feeding system failure which may
12. Checking for a valid radio licence issued by the flag cause serious damage, total breakdown or explosion;
Administration; 14. Check of ability of the machinery to reverse the
13. Checking the radio operator’s certificates of direction of thrust of the propeller in sufficient time and so to
competence; bring the ship to rest within reasonable distance from
14. Checking the radio record (log); maximum ahead service speed including check of efficiency
15. Checking the carriage of up-to-date ITU of the control devices for this purpose;
publications; 15. Check that main and auxiliary steering gears are
16. Checking the carriage of operating manuals for all designed so that failure of one gear would not result in loss of
radio equipment; working capacity of another;
17. Checking the carriage of service manuals for all 16. Check that (if necessary) responsible parts of the
radio equipment when at-sea maintenance is the declared steering gear are continuously lubricated and that they are
option. provided with the fitted with arrangements for lubrication;
17. Check of control of the main steering gear by the
3.2.3 The periodical survey consists of: control station from the navigation bridge and from the
steering gear compartment;
1. Ships older than 10 years – other than those which are 18. Check of means of communication between the
used solely for the carriage of dry cargoes – internal navigating bridge and the steering gear compartment; ships
examination of chosen cargo spaces; with emergency steering positions shall be provided with at
2. Ships older than 5 years – internal examination of least telephone or other means of communication for relaying
characteristic compartment used for the water ballast; commands and heading information to such positions;
3. Ships older than 15 years, which are used solely for 19. Check of functioning of means and controls,
the carriage of dry cargoes – internal examination of chosen ensuring operation of the main and auxiliary machinery and
cargo spaces; control of them;
4. Check condition of the underwater hull including 20. Check of functioning of means and controls ensuring
outer plating of sides and bottom, posts, keel, side keels, remote control of machinery if such control is provided from
rudder, clearance measurements of the steering and the navigating bridge;
propulsive arrangement, sea chests with grating and filters, 21. Check of operation of controls of the main and
bottom and side fittings and their bracing to hull; auxiliary machinery from the central control station in the
5. General survey of hull, hull closures, hatchway, engine room;
superstructures and house coamings; 22. Check of ventilating systems in machinery spaces.
6. Survey and test of anchor and mooring arrangements, 23. Check of operation of the engine room telegraph.
for this purpose anchors are let go and heaved up by means of 24. Check of prevention means of fuel/oil spill from
capstans; pumps, filters or other heaters on the hot surfaces;
7. Survey and, if necessary, testing of collision and 25. Check of operation of fuel/oil measurement
watertight bulkheads; instruments in tanks;
9. Confirmation that machinery, boilers and other 26. Check of condition of the arrangements preventing
pressure vessels and their piping and fittings are installed and overflow and overpressure of fuel and oil tanks and pipes
protected so that to reduce any hazard to people on board to including inlet pipes;
minimum taking due note of moving parts of machinery, hot 27. Check of operation of the self-contained emergency
surfaces and other sources of danger; source of electrical power and equipment, which ensures this
10. Confirmation that normal operation of the main operation;
machinery may be maintained or renewed in case of failure of 28. Check of operation of starting arrangements of each
any responsible auxiliary machinery; emergency generating set;
29. Examining the fire pumps an fire main and the
disposition of the hydrants, hoses and nozzles and the
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international shore connection and checking that each fire equipment, if provided, and two-way VHF radiotelephone
pump, including the emergency fire pump, can be operated apparatus and radar transponders;
separately so that two jets of water are produced 43. Examining the provision and stowage of the distress
simultaneously from different hydrants at any part of the ship flares and the line-throwing appliance, checking the provision
whilst the required pressure is maintained in the fire main; and operation of fixed on board communications equipment,
30. Examining the provision and disposition of the fire if provided, and testing the means of operation of the general
extinguishers; alarm system;
31. Examining the fire fighters’ outfits and emergency 44. Examining the provision, disposition and stowage of
escape breathing devices – EEBDs. the lifebuoys, including those fitted with self-igniting lights,
32. Checking the operational readiness and maintenance self-activating smoke signals and buoyant lines, lifejackets,
of fire-fighting systems; immersion suits and thermal protective aids;
33. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the 45. Checking the lighting of the muster and embarkation
machinery, cargo, vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces, stations and the alleyways, stairways and exits giving access
as appropriate, and confirming that the installation tests have to the muster and embarkation stations, including when
been satisfactorily completed and that its means of operation supplied from the emergency source of power;
are clearly marked; 46. Examining the provision and positioning and
34. Examining the fire-extinguishing and special checking the operation of, as appropriate, the navigation
arrangements in the machinery spaces and confirming, as far lights, shapes and sound signalling equipment;
as practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the remote 47. Checking, as appropriate, the provisions and
means of control provided for the opening and closing of the operation of the ship bourn navigational systems equipment;
skylights, the release of smoke, the closure of the funnel and 48. Examining the position, physical and
ventilation openings, the closure of power operated and other electromagnetic protection and illumination of each radio
doors, the stopping of ventilation and boiler forced and installation;
induced draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and other
pumps that discharge flammable liquids; Related to Radio inspection
35. Examining any fire detection and alarm system and
any automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system 49. Confirming the ability to initiate the transmission
and confirming that installation tests have been satisfactorily of ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least two separate and
completed; independent means, each using a different radio-
36. Examining the fire-extinguishing system for spaces communication service, from the position from which the
containing paint and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat ship is normally navigated;
cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces and 50. Examining all antennas:
confirming that installation tests have been satisfactorily 51. Checking that the Radio equipment operates from
completed and that its means of operation are clearly marked; the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of
37. Examining the arrangements for remote closing of energy;
valves for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils 52. Examining the reserve source of energy and their
and confirming, as far as practicable and as appropriate, the sufficient capacity to operate the basic or duplicated
operation of the remote means of closing the valves on the equipment for 1 hour or 6 hours, as appropriate;
tanks that contain oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable 53. Confirming that the correct maritime mobile
oils; service identity, is programmed in the equipment.
38. Examining each survival craft and rescue boat, 54. Check for correct operation of equipment by
including its equipment; monitors, incoming messages or inspecting recent hard copy,
39. Examining and testing the embarkation, launching and running the self test if provided.
and recovery arrangements for each survival craft and rescue, 55. Examining the VHF transceiver(s) and perform
including overload tests to establish the lowering and checks for verifying their correct operation.
recovery speeds and ensuring that each craft can be lowered 55.1. Checking the operation of the VHF control unit(s)
to the water and recovered with the ship at its lightest sea- or portable VHF equipment provided for navigation safety;
going draught, launching underway at 5 knots; 56. Examining the VHF DSC controller and channel
40. Testing the engine of the rescue boat(s) and of each 70 DSC watch receiver, including:
lifeboat, when so fitted, start satisfactorily and operate both 56.1 Checking the audibility of the VHF/DSC alarm;
ahead and astern; 57. Examining the MF/HF radiotelephone equipment,
41. Confirming that there are posters or signs in the including and perform checks for verifying the correct
vicinity of survival craft and their launching stations and operation.
containers, brackets, racks and other similar stowage 58. Examining the HF radiotelex equipment;
locations for life-saving equipment; 59. Examining the MF/HF DSC controller(s), and
42. .Examining the provision and stowage and checking perform checks for verifying the correct operation.
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60. Examining the MF/HF DSC watch receiver(s), and 4. Confirming that the machinery, boilers and other
perform checks for verifying the correct operation. pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings are
61. Examining the radiotelephone distress frequency installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger
watch receiver; to persons on board, due regard being given to moving parts,
62. Examining the INMARSAT Ship Earth Station(s), hot surfaces and other hazards;
and perform checks for verifying the correct operation. 5. Confirming that the normal operation of the
63. If appropriate, examining the NAVTEX equipment propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even
and perform checks for verifying the correct operation. though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative;
64. Examining the Enhanced Group Call equipment; 6. Confirming that means are provided so that the
65. If appropriate, examining the radio equipment for machinery can be brought into operation from the dead ship
receipt of maritime safety information by HF NBDP; condition without external aid;
66. Examining the 406 MHz satellite EPIRB, 7. Examining and testing the operation of main an
including: auxiliary steering arrangements, including their associated
66.1 Carrying out visual inspection for defects; equipment and control systems;
66.2 Carrying out the self-test routine; 8. Confirming that the means of communication between
66.3 Checking that the EPIRB ID is clearly marked on the navigation bridge and steering gear compartment and the
the outside of the equipment and, where possible, decoding means of indicating the angular position of the rudder are
the EPIRB identity number confirming it is correct; operating satisfactorily;
66.4 Checking the battery expiry date; 9. Confirming the operation of the ventilation for the
66.5 If provided, checking the hydrostatic release and its machinery spaces;
expiry date; 10. Confirming that the engine room telegraph, the
66.6 Checking that the EPIRB has been subject to second means of communication between the navigation
maintenance at intervals not exceeding five years at an bridge and the machinery space and the means of
approved shore-based maintenance facility; communication with any other positions from which the
67. Examining the INMARSAT 1.6 GHz satellite engines are controlled are operating satisfactorily;
EPIRB; 11. Confirming, as far as practicable, the operation of the
(To be developed in due course when operational experience emergency source(s) of electrical power including their
has been gained with this new equipment) starting arrangements, the systems supplied and, when
68. Examining the VHF DSC EPIRB; appropriate, their automatic operation;
(To be developed in due course when operational 12. Examination of fire pumps, fire main, hydrants,
experience has been gained with this new equipment) hoses and nozzles and the international shore connection and
69. Examining the two-way VHF radiotelephone checking that each fire pump, including the emergency fire
apparatus, including: pump, can be operated separately so that two jets of water are
69.1 Checking for correct operation on Channel 16; produced simultaneously from different hydrants at any part
69.2 Checking the battery charging arrangements where of the ship whilst the required pressure is maintained in the
re-chargeable batteries are used; fire main;
69.3 Checking the expiry date of primary batteries 13. Checking the provision and randomly examining
where used; the condition of the portable and non-portable fire
70. Examining the radar transponder(s), including: extinguishers;
70.1 Checking the position and mounting; 14. Confirming that the fire fighters’ outfits and
70.2 Monitoring response on ship’s 9 GHz radar; emergency escape breathing devices – EEBDs – are complete
70.3 Checking the battery expiry date; and in good condition and that the cylinders, including th
spare cylinders, of any required self-contained breathing
apparatus are suitable charged;
3.3 Annual Survey 15. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the
machinery, cargo, vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces,
3.3.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board as appropriate, and confirming that its means of operation is
of documentation mentioned in paragraph 3.2.2. clearly marked;
16. Examining the fire-extinguishing and special
3.3.2 The annual survey consists of: arrangements in the machinery spaces an confirming, as far as
practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the remote
1. Examining, in general and as far as can be seen, the means of control provided for the opening and closing of the
hull and its closing appliances; skylights, the release of smoke, the closure of the funnel and
2. Examining the anchoring and mooring equipment as ventilation openings, the closure of power operated and other
far as can be seen; doors, the stopping of ventilation and boiler forced and
3. Examining the collision and the other watertight induced draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and other
bulkheads as far as can be seen; pumps that discharge flammable liquids;
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17. Examining, as far as possible, and testing, as including when supplied from the emergency source of
feasible, any fire detection and alarm system; power;
18. Examining the fire-extinguishing systems for 31. Checking that the required navigation lights,
spaces containing paint and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat shapes and sound signalling equipment are in order;
cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces; 32. Checking the provision and specification of the
19. Examining the arrangements for remote closing of voyage data recorder, where fitted;
valves for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils 33. Checking the provision and specification of the pilot
and confirming, as far as practicable and as appropriate, the ladders and hoists/pilot transfer arrangements;
operation of the remote means of closing the valves on the
tanks that contain oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable Related to Radio inspection
oils;
20. Examining and testing of the general emergency 34. Confirming the ability to initiate the transmission
alarm system; of ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least two separate and
21. Checking that emergency instructions are available independent means, each using a different radio-
for each person on board and that copies of the suitably communication service, from the position from which the
updated muster list are posted in conspicuous places and that ship is normally navigated;
they are in a language understood by all persons on board and 35. Examining all antennas:
confirming that there are posters or sighs in the vicinity of 36. Checking that the Radio equipment operates from
survival craft and their launching stations; the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of
22. Examining each survival craft and rescue boat, energy;
including its equipment and, when fitted, the on-load release 37. Examining the reserve source of energy and their
and hydrostatic release unit for inflatable liferafts and float- sufficient capacity to operate the basic or duplicated
free arrangements. Checking that the hand-held flares; equipment for 1 hour or 6 hours, as appropriate;
23. Checking that the falls used in launching have been 38. Confirming that the correct maritime mobile
turned end for end in the previous 30 months and renewed in service identity, is programmed in the equipment.
the past 5 years or have been subject to periodic inspection 39. Check for correct operation of equipment by
and been renewed within 4 years; monitors, incoming messages or inspecting recent hard copy,
24. Examining the embarkation arrangements and and running the self test if provided.
launching appliances for each survival craft and rescue boat, 40. Examining the VHF transceiver(s) and perform
and be lowered to the embarkation position or, if the stowage checks for verifying their correct operation.
position is the embarkation position, lowered a short distance 40.1. Checking the operation of the VHF control unit(s)
and, if practicable, one of the survival craft should be lowered or portable VHF equipment provided for navigation safety;
to the water; 41. Examining the VHF DSC controller and channel
25. Confirming that there are posters or signs in the 70 DSC watch receiver, including:
vicinity of the survival craft, their launching stations and 41.1 Checking the audibility of the VHF/DSC alarm;
containers, brackets, racks and other similar stowage 42. Examining the MF/HF radiotelephone equipment,
locations for life-saving equipment; including and perform checks for verifying the correct
26. Testing that the engine of the rescue boat(s) and of operation.
each lifeboat, when so fitted, start satisfactorily and operate 43. Examining the HF radiotelex equipment;
both ahead and astern; 44. Examining the MF/HF DSC controller(s), and
27. Examining and checking the operation of two-way perform checks for verifying the correct operation.
VHF radiotelephone apparatus and radar transponders; 45. Examining the MF/HF DSC watch receiver(s), and
28. Examining the line-throwing appliance and perform checks for verifying the correct operation.
checking that its rockets and the ship’s distress signals are not 46. Examining the radiotelephone distress frequency
out of date, and examining and checking the operation of on watch receiver;
board communications equipment and the general emergency 47. Examining the INMARSAT Ship Earth Station(s),
alarm system; and perform checks for verifying the correct operation.
29. Examining the provision, disposition, stowage and 48. If appropriate, examining the NAVTEX equipment
the condition of the: lifebuoys, including those fitted with and perform checks for verifying the correct operation.
self-igniting lights, self-activating smoke signals and buoyant 49. Examining the Enhanced Group Call equipment;
lines, lifejackets and their whistles and lights, immersion 50. If appropriate, examining the radio equipment for
suits, anti-exposure suits and thermal protective aids and that receipt of maritime safety information by HF NBDP;
their associated batteries are not out of date; 51. Examining the 406 MHz satellite EPIRB,
30. Checking the lighting of the muster and including:
embarkation stations and the alleyways, stairways and exits 51.1 Carrying out visual inspection for defects;
giving access to the muster and embarkation stations, 51.2 Carrying out the self-test routine;

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51.3 Checking that the EPIRB ID is clearly marked on
the outside of the equipment and, where possible, decoding 6. References
the EPIRB identity number confirming it is correct;
51.4 Checking the battery expiry date; x Panama rules for Fishing vessels, Resolution
51.5 If provided, checking the hydrostatic release and its No.603-04-118-ALCN
expiry date; x Torremolinos Convention for the safety of Fishing
51.6 Checking that the EPIRB has been subject to vessels, 1977
maintenance at intervals not exceeding five years at an x Toremolinos Protocol 1993.
approved shore-based maintenance facility; x SOLAS 1974 Ch.IV as amended.
52. Examining the INMARSAT 1.6 GHz satellite x International regulations for Preventing Collision at
EPIRB; Sea, 1972 (COLREG)
(To be developed in due course when operational experience
has been gained with this new equipment)
53. Examining the VHF DSC EPIRB;
(To be developed in due course when operational
experience has been gained with this new equipment)
54. Examining the two-way VHF radiotelephone
apparatus, including:
54.1 Checking for correct operation on Channel 16;
54.2 Checking the battery charging arrangements where
re-chargeable batteries are used;
54.3 Checking the expiry date of primary batteries
where used;
55. Examining the radar transponder(s), including:
55.1 Checking the position and mounting;
55.2 Monitoring response on ship’s 9 GHz radar;
55.3 Checking the battery expiry date;

4. Certification
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
survey, a Cargo Ship Safety Certificate form 7154-31 or
7154-31/PMA, is to be issued by the surveyor, with validity
up to five (5) months.

4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the

Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
the survey reports and of the associated documentation.

4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual survey the

Fishing Vessel Safety Certificate is to be endorsed
accordingly by the attending surveyor.

4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting

after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.

5. Reports

5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

survey report form 1215225 – YA.

5.2 For initial survey, or for the first periodical survey that is
to be carried out by INSB / ISSUE 2009 REV.:00
AMEND.:00 the surveyor is to submit to Head Office in
addition the survey report form 1215225 – GM and 1215225-
L as applicable.
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3.4. Information indicated in the above declaration can be
SECTION 29 found on supporting documentation and/or anti-fouling
Anti-fouling systems survey container.

1. Introduction Surveys consist of:

Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify and
ensure compliance with the requirements of the International
Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems
on ships..
1.1 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in
service or before the International Anti-fouling System
Certificate is issued for the first time.
1.2 The initial survey may be best be carried out in
connection with a dry-docking survey.
1.3 An unscheduled survey when the anti-fouling systems
are changed of replaced shall be carried out.
1.4 A major conversion affecting the anti-fouling system of a
ship may be considered as a new building as determined by
the Administration.
2 Application
2.1.The present requirements apply to ships of above 400 GT
engaged in international voyages and shall carry an
International Anti-Fouling Systems Certificate. However,
they do not apply to: (a) fixed or floating platforms, (c) FSUs,
(d) FPSOs.
2.2. The present requirements apply to vessels of 24 metres or
more in length but less tan 400 gross tonnage engaged in
international voyages and shall carry a “Declaration on Anti-
Fouling Systems”.
3 Initial survey
1. Surveys for newbuildings
1.1 As part of the survey, it should be verified that the anti-
fouling system specified by the documentation submitted
with the request for survey complies with the Convention.
The survey should include verification that the anti-fouling
system applied is identical to the system specified in the
request for survey.
1.2. Taking into account experience gained and the
prevailing circumstances, the verification required by
paragraph 1.1 should include one or more of the following
tasks, as deemed necessary to verify compliance:
(a)Checking that the product identification on anti-
fouling system containers used during the application
process is identical to the system specified in the request
for survey.
(b)Sampling of the anti-fouling system.
(c)Testing of the anti-fouling system.
(d)Other checks conducted on site.
1.3. The verification tasks set out in paragraph 1.2 should be
conducted at any time, either before, during, or after the anti-
fouling system has been applied to the ship, as deemed
necessary to verify compliance. No checks or tests must
affect the integrity, structure or operation of the anti-fouling
system.

3.1. Prior to any survey a request should be carried out. 2. Surveys of existing ships intending to apply a new anti-
fouling systems.
3.2. Request of surveys should be supplemented by a
declaration and supporting information from the anti-fouling 2.1. If the existing anti-fouling system is confirmed by an
system manufacturer, confirming that the anti-fouling system
International Anti-fouling System Certificate not to be
applied or intended to be applied to tha ship is in compliance
with the requirements of the Covnention. controlled under Annex 1 of the Convention, the provisions
described in paragraph 1 apply.
3.3. Such declaration should be provide the following
information contained in the Record of Anti-Fouling Systems

- Type of anti-fouling system 2.2. If the existing anti-fouling system is declared not to be
- Name of anti-fouling system manufacturer controlled under Annex 1 of the Convention, without being
- Name and colour of anti-fouling system documented by an International Anti-Fouling System
- Active ingredient(s) and their Chemical Abstracts Certificate, a verification should be carried out to confirm
Service Registry Number(s) (CAS number(s)). that the anti- fouling system complies with the equirements
of the Convention. This verification may be based on
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as deemed necessary based on experience gained and the
existing circumstances. Documentation for verification could
e.g. be MSDSs, or similar, a declaratio n of compliance from
the anti-fouling system manufacturer, invoices from the
shipyard and/or the anti-fouling system manufacturer.
verify the new anti- fouling system, the provisions described in
paragraph 1 apply.
2.3. If the existing anti-fouling system has been removed,
the removal should be verified in addition to the provisions
described in paragraph 1.
2.4. If a sealer coat has been applied, a verification should be
carried out to confirm that the name, type and colour of the
sealer coat applied to the ship match those specified in the
request for survey, and that the existing anti-fouling system
has been covered with that sealer coat. Additionally the
provisions described in paragraph 1 apply.
2.5. If the existing anti-fouling system is controlled under
Annex 1 of the Convention, it should be removed according to
sub -paragraph 2.3 or covered by a sealer coat according to sub
-paragraph 2.4 not later than 1 January 2008. Prior to this date,
the existing anti-fouling system may be over-coated with an
anti-fouling system not controlled under Annex 1without
removing or sealing the existing fouling system. This
option should be stated on the International Anti-Fouling
System Certificate by ticking off the appropriate box. To
verify the new anti- fouling system, the provisions described in
paragraph 1 apply.
3. Surveys of existing ships requesting
International Anti-fouling System Certificate
3.1. If the existing anti-fouling system is declared to be
controlled under Annex 1 of the Convention (i.e. containing
prohibited/regulated compounds), an International Anti-
fouling System Certificate may be issued on request
stating that the anti- fouling system will be removed, or
covered with a sealer coat when directed by the Convention.
3.2. If the existing anti-fouling system is declared not to be
controlled under Annex 1 of the Convention, a verification
should be carried out to confirm that the anti-fouling
system complies with the requirements of the
Convention. This verification may be based on sampling
and/or testing and/or reliable documentation, as deemed
necessary based on experience gained and the existing
circumstances. Such documentation could be MSDSs or
similar, a declaration of compliance from the anti-fouling
system manufacturer, invoices from the shipyard and/or the
anti-fouling system manufacturer. If this information raises
no reasonable doubt that the system applied is
compliant with Annex 1 of the Convention, the International
Anti-fouling System Certificate may be issued on this basis.
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4. Surveys of ships prior to entry into force of the Convention
4.1. Prior to the Convention having entered into force, an
To Administration may conduct surveys of ships in accordance
with these Guidelines, and may then issue a Statement of
Compliance to this effect.
4.2. Ships capable of documenting full compliance with the
Convention through such a statement of Compliance may be
issued, upon entry into force of the Convention,an
International Anti-fouling System Certificate on that basis,
subject to any additional requirements from the Administration.
5. Sampling and analysis of the anti-fouling system on the ship
carried out. Analysis report submitted to head office.
(Surveys do not necessarily always need to include sampling of
Anti-fouling system).
4. Certification
4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the
unscheduled survey, an International Anti-Fouling Systems
Certificate form 7154-63 or 7154-63/PMA, is to be issued by
the surveyor.
4.2 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the
unscheduled survey for vessels above 24 metres but less than
400GT, an “Declaration on Anti-Fouling Systems” form
7154-63A or 7154-63A/PMA is to be issued by the surveyor.
4.3 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
only an after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
5. Reports
The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
survey report form 1215225 – AFS.
6. References
x International Convention on the Control of Harmful
Anti-fouling Systems on ships, 2001 (AFS)
x Guidelines for survey and certification of anti-
fouling systems on ships, resolution MEPC.102(48).
x Guidelines for brief sampling of anti-fouling systems
on ships, resolution MEPC.104(49).
x Guidelines for inspection of anti-fouling systems on
ships, resolution MEPC.105(49).
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3.1.1 The scope of the initial survey is indicated in paragraph
SECTION 30 3.2 for renewal survey and it is carried out in accordance with
Ballast Water Management survey the approved documentation indicated in paragraph 3.1.2.

3.1.2 Initial survey includes :

1. Introduction
1. Examining that Ships are provided on board and
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify implement a Ballast Water Management Plan approved by the
compliance with the applicable requirements Ballast Water Administration (Regulation B-1). The Ballast Water
Management Convention. Management Plan is specific to each ship and includes a
detailed description of the actions to be taken to implement
1.1 Surveyors conducting Ballast Water Management survey the Ballast Water Management requirements and
are to be familiar with the applicable provisions of the Ballast supplemental Ballast Water Management practices.
Water Management Convention.
2. Verifying that Ships have a Ballast Water Record
1.2 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in Book (Regulation B-2) to record when ballast water is taken
service and the International Ballast Water Management on board; circulated or treated for Ballast Water Management
Certificate is issued for the first time. purposes; and discharged into the sea. It should also record
when Ballast Water is discharged to a reception facility and
1.3 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be accidental or other exceptional discharges of Ballast Water
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows:
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 5 years and before 3. Verifying that ships conduct Ballast Water
the Certificate in force has expired (surveys are to be Managment as follows.
carried out in tandem with the Special Hull Survey).
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of 19. Ships constructed before 2009 with a ballast water
the Certificate’s validity and one Intermediate Survey is capacity of between 1500 and 5000 cubic metres
required. must conduct ballast water management that at least
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within 3 months before meets the ballast water exchange standards or the
and 3 months after the due date. ballast water performance standards until 2014, after
(d) Intermediate Surveys are to be held within 6 months which time it shall at least meet the ballast water
before and 6 months after the halfway date (two and a performance standard described in regulation D-2.
half years) of the Certificate’s period of validity. 20. Ships constructed before 2009 with a ballast water
(e) If the Intermediate Survey is held within the 3 months capacity of less than 1500 or greater than 5000 cubic
after the due date of the second Annual Survey or within metres must conduct ballast water management that
the 3 months before the due date of the third Annual at least meets the ballast water exchange standards
Survey, this will be credited for both the Intermediate (D-1)or the ballast water performance standards (D-
and that particular Annual Survey. 2) until 2016, after which time it shall at least meet
the ballast water performance standard described in
1.4 Where major modifications to the ship’s structure, regulation D-2.
engineering systems, or new installations of structural fire 21. Ships constructed in or after 2009 with a ballast
protection are carried out, plans are to be submitted for water capacity of less than 5000 cubic metres must
approval before the work is commenced. conduct ballast water management that at least
meets the ballast water performance standard
2. Application described in regulation D-2.
22. Ships constructed in or after 2009 but before 2012,
The present requirements apply to ships engaged in with a ballast water capacity of 5000 cubic metres or
international voyages of 400 gross tonnage and upwards more shall conduct ballast water management that at
excluding floating platforms , FSUs and FPSOs. least meets the standard described in regulation D-1
However, they do not apply to: (a) any warship and naval or D-2 until 2016 and at least the ballast water
auxiliary and, (b) as indicated in article 3 of the convention. performance standard after 2016.
23. Ships constructed in or after 2012, with a ballast
3. Scope of surveys water capacity of 5000 cubic metres or more shall
conduct ballast water management that at least
3.1 Initial survey meets the ballast water performance standard
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4. Verifying that all ships using ballast water exchange .2 The indicator microbes, as a human health standard,
under Regulation B-4 : include, but are not be limited to:
a. Toxicogenic Vibrio cholerae (O1 and O139) with less
x whenever possible, conduct ballast water exchange than 1 colony forming unit (cfu) per 100 milliliters or
at least 200 nautical miles from the nearest land and less than 1 cfu per 1 gram (wet weight) zooplankton
in water at least 200 metres in depth, taking into samples ;
account Guidelines developed by IMO; b. Escherichia coli less than 250 cfu per 100 milliliters;
x in cases where the ship is unable to conduct ballast c. Intestinal Enterococci less than 100 cfu per 100
water exchange as above, this should be as far from milliliters.
the nearest land as possible, and in all cases at least
50 nautical miles from the nearest land and in water 3.3 Annual survey
at least 200 metres in depth.
3.3.1. Survey includes checking of availability on board
of documents mentioned in paragraph 3.2.1.
5. Verifying compliance with any associated structure,
equipment, systems, fitting, arrangements and material
3.3.2. The annual survey consists of General inspection
and processes with the requirements of the Convention. of the structure, equipment, systems, fitting, arrangements
and material and processes associated with the Ballast Water
3.2 Renewal survey Management Plan, to ensure that they have been maintained.
and remain satisfactory for the service for which the ship is
3.2.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board: intended.

5. Ballast Water Management plan, 3.4 Intermediate survey

6. Ballast Water Record book,
3.4.1. Survey includes checking of availability on board
3.2.2 The renewal survey consists of: of documents mentioned in paragraph 3.2.1.

1. Verifying compliance with any associated structure, 3.3.2. The Intermediate survey shall ensure that the
equipment, systems, fitting, arrangements and material and structure, equipment, systems, fitting, arrangements and
processes with the requirements and the standards of the material and processes associated with the Ballast Water
Convention. Management Plan, to ensure that they have been maintained.
and remain in good order for the service for which the ship is
2. Examining and verifying that ship complying with the intended.
Ballast Water Exchange Standard (reg.D-1)

.1 Ships performing Ballast Water exchange shall 4. Certification

do so with an efficiency of 95 per cent volumetric
exchange of Ballast Water. 4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
.2 For ships exchanging ballast water by the survey, an International Ballast Water Management
pumping-through method, pumping through three times Certificate form 7154-67 or 7154-67/PMA, is to be issued by
the volume of each ballast water tank shall be considered the surveyor, with validity up to five (5) months.
to meet the standard described. Pumping through less
than three times the volume may be accepted provided 4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
the ship can demonstrate that at least 95 percent Head Office with validity up to five (5) years, upon review of
volumetric exchange is met. the survey reports and of the associated documentation.

3. Examining and verifying that ship complying Ballast 4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual, or of the
Water Performance Standard (reg.D-2). intermediate survey, the International Ballast Water
Management Certificate is to be endorsed accordingly by the
.1 Ships conducting ballast water management shall attending surveyor.
discharge less than 10 viable organisms per cubic metre
greater than or equal to 50 micrometres in minimum 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
dimension and less than 10 viable organisms per after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
milliliter less than 50 micrometres in minimum with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
dimension and greater than or equal to 10 micrometres in
minimum dimension; and discharge of the indicator
microbes shall not exceed the specified concentrations.
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5. Reports

5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the

survey report form 1215225 – WB.

6. References

x Ballast Water Management Convention 2004.

x Assembly resolution A.868(20)

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6. Examining the Cargo Securing Manual for ships
carrying cargo units including containers;
SECTION 31 7. Checking for the loading booklet for carriage of
Safety survey for Caribbean cargo ships. cargoes in bulk;
8. Confirming that the ship is constructed in
1 Introduction accordance with the requirements of a recognized
classification society or with equivalent national
Survey of ships is carried out with a purpose to verify standards;
compliance with the applicable combined requirements of 9. Examining the plans for the fire-extinguishing
Safety Construction, Equipment and Radio of Caribbean arrangements in the machinery spaces,
vessels less than 500 GT. accommodation spaces and cargo spaces;
10. Examining the design of the survival craft and rescue
1.1 Initial survey is carried out before the ship is put in boats, including their equipment, launching and
service and the Caribbean Cargo Ship Safety Certificate is recovery appliances and embarkation and launching
issued for the first time. arrangements;
11. Examining the plans for the lighting of the muster
1.3 For Ships in service the existing Certificate is to be and embarkation stations and the alleyways,
reviewed to establish the category of survey due, as follows: stairways and exits giving access to the muster and
(a) Renewal Surveys are required every 5 years and before embarkation stations, including the supply from the
the Certificate in force has expired (surveys are to be emergency source of power;
carried out in tandem with the Special Hull Survey and 12. Examining the plans for the positioning of, and the
Renewal Load Line survey). specification for, the navigation lights, shapes and
(b) Four Annual Surveys are required during the duration of sound signalling equipment;
the Certificate’s validity are required (surveys are to be 13. Establishing the sea areas declared for operation, the
carried out in tandem with the annual Load Line equipment installed to fulfil the functional
surveys). requirements for the sea areas of operation, the
(c) Annual Surveys are to be held within 3 months before methods adopted to ensure the availability of the
and 3 months after the due date. functional requirements and the arrangements for
(d) Periodical Survey at the extend of the renewal is to be supply of an emergency source of energy (if any);
held simultaneously within the second or third annual 14. Establish which radio equipment is to be surveyed
scheduled survey . and, if duplication of equipment is used as a means
of ensuring the availability of the functional
2 Application requirements, establishing which is the “basic
equipment”;
The present requirements apply to ships of less than 500 GT 15. Confirming all Radio equipment complies with
engaged in international voyages trading in Caribbean appropriate performance standards not inferior to
Trading Area. However, they do not apply to: (a) ships of war those adopted by IMO;
and troopships, (b) cargo ships of less than 15 m in lenght, (c)
pleasure yachts not engaged in trade, (d) fishing vessels. Additional requirements for oil tankers, chemical tankers and
gas carriers:
3 Scope of surveys
1. Examining the plans for the structural fire
3.1 Initial Survey protection;
2. Examining the plans for the cargo tank venting,
3.1.1 The scope of the initial survey is indicated in cargo tank purging and gas-freeing and other
paragraph 3.2 for renewal survey. ventilation arrangements and protection of the cargo
tank structure against pressure or vacuum;
3.1.2 Initial survey includes examination of plans and
designs which should consist of: 3.2 Renewal Survey

1. Examining the plans for hull; 3.2.1 Survey is carried out to assure that structures,
2. Examining the stability information and the damage machinery and equipment are in satisfactory condition and
control plans; are fit for operating conditions for which the ship is intended.
3. Examining the plans for the machinery installation;
4. Examining the plans for the electrical installation; 3.2.2 Survey includes checking of availability on board:
5. Examining the plans for the periodically unattended
machinery spaces;
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1. Confirming that the fire control plans are 4. Check condition of the underwater hull including
permanently exhibited or, alternatively, emergency booklets outer plating of sides and bottom, posts, keel, side keels,
have been provided and that a duplicate of the plans or the rudder, clearance measurements of the steering and
emergency booklet are available in a prominently marked propulsive arrangement, sea chests with grating and filters,
enclosure external to the ship’s deckhouse; bottom and side fittings and their bracing to hull;
2. Confirming that maintenance plans have been 5. General survey of hull, hull closures, hatchway,
provided; superstructures and house coamings;
3. Confirming that the training manuals an the fire 6. Survey and test of anchor and mooring arrangements,
safety operational booklets have been provided; for this purpose anchors are let go and heaved up by means of
4. Confirming, where appropriate, that the ship is capstans;
provided with a document indicating compliance with the 7. Survey and, if necessary, testing of collision and
special requirement for carrying dangerous goods; watertight bulkheads;
5. Confirming that emergency instructions are 9. Confirmation that machinery, boilers and other
available for each person on board, that the muster list is pressure vessels and their piping and fittings are installed and
posted in conspicuous places and they are in a language protected so that to reduce any hazard to people on board to
understood by the persons on board; minimum taking due note of moving parts of machinery, hot
6. Confirming that the training manual and training surfaces and other sources of danger;
aids for the life-saving appliances have been provided; 10. Confirmation that normal operation of the main
8. Confirming that a table or curve of residual machinery may be maintained or renewed in case of failure of
deviations for the magnetic compass has been provided, and any responsible auxiliary machinery;
that a diagram of the radar installations shadow sectors is 11. Confirmation that means ensuring start-up of
displayed; machinery without external assistance while the ship is not in
9. Checking that operational and, where appropriate, operating condition are provided;
maintenance manuals for all navigational equipment are 12. Check of machinery, boilers, all steam, hydraulic and
provided; pneumatic systems and their fittings in order to assure that
10. Checking that the charts and nautical publications they are maintained in proper condition taking due note of
necessary for the intended voyage are available and have been danger of fire, explosion and other sources of danger;
updated; 13. Confirmation that the main turbine propulsive plant
11. Checking that the International Code of Signals is and in appropriate cases, the main propulsive plant with
available; internal combustion engines and auxiliary machinery are
12. Examining the provision and positioning and equipped for their automatic shut-down in case of failures,
checking the operation of, as appropriate, the navigation such as the lubricating oil feeding system failure which may
lights, shapes and sound signalling equipment; cause serious damage, total breakdown or explosion;
13. Checking, as appropriate, the provisions and 14. Check of ability of the machinery to reverse the
operation of the ship bourn navigational systems equipment; direction of thrust of the propeller in sufficient time and so to
14. Checking for a valid radio licence issued by the bring the ship to rest within reasonable distance from
flag Administration; maximum ahead service speed including check of efficiency
15. Checking the radio operator’s certificates of of the control devices for this purpose;
competence; 15. Check that main and auxiliary steering gears are
16. Checking the radio record (log); designed so that failure of one gear would not result in loss of
17. Checking the carriage of up-to-date ITU working capacity of another;
publications; 16. Check that (if necessary) responsible parts of the
18. Checking the carriage of operating manuals for all steering gear are continuously lubricated and that they are
equipment; provided with the fitted with arrangements for lubrication;
19. Checking the carriage of service manuals for all 17. Check of control of the main steering gear by the
equipment when at-sea maintenance is the declared option. control station from the navigation bridge and from the
steering gear compartment;
3.2.3 The renewal survey consists of: 18. Check of means of communication between the
navigating bridge and the steering gear compartment; ships
1. Ships older than 10 years – other than those which are with emergency steering positions shall be provided with at
used solely for the carriage of dry cargoes – internal least telephone or other means of communication for relaying
examination of chosen cargo spaces; commands and heading information to such positions;
2. Ships older than 5 years – internal examination of 19. Check of functioning of means and controls,
characteristic compartment used for the water ballast; ensuring operation of the main and auxiliary machinery and
3. Ships older than 15 years, which are used solely for control of them;
the carriage of dry cargoes – internal examination of chosen
cargo spaces;

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20. Check of functioning of means and controls ensuring 37. Examining the arrangements for remote closing of
remote control of machinery if such control is provided from valves for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils
the navigating bridge; and confirming, as far as practicable and as appropriate, the
21. Check of operation of controls of the main and operation of the remote means of closing the valves on the
auxiliary machinery from the central control station in the tanks that contain oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable
engine room; oils;
22. Check of ventilating systems in machinery spaces. 38. Examining each survival craft and rescue boat,
23. Check of operation of the engine room telegraph. including its equipment;
24. Check of prevention means of fuel/oil spill from 39. Examining and testing the embarkation, launching
pumps, filters or other heaters on the hot surfaces; and recovery arrangements for each survival craft and rescue,
25. Check of operation of fuel/oil measurement including overload tests to establish the lowering and
instruments in tanks; recovery speeds and ensuring that each craft can be lowered
26. Check of condition of the arrangements preventing to the water and recovered with the ship at its lightest sea-
overflow and overpressure of fuel and oil tanks and pipes going draught, launching underway at 5 knots;
including inlet pipes; 40. Testing the engine of the rescue boat(s) and of each
27. Check of operation of the self-contained emergency lifeboat, when so fitted, start satisfactorily and operate both
source of electrical power and equipment, which ensures this ahead and astern;
operation; 41. Confirming that there are posters or signs in the
28. Check of operation of starting arrangements of each vicinity of survival craft and their launching stations and
emergency generating set; containers, brackets, racks and other similar stowage
29. Examining the fire pumps an fire main and the locations for life-saving equipment;
disposition of the hydrants, hoses and nozzles and the 42. Examining the provision and stowage and checking
international shore connection and checking that each fire the operation of portable on board communications
pump, including the emergency fire pump, can be operated equipment, if provided, and two-way VHF radiotelephone
separately so that two jets of water are produced apparatus and radar transponders;
simultaneously from different hydrants at any part of the ship 43. Examining the provision and stowage of the distress
whilst the required pressure is maintained in the fire main; flares and the line-throwing appliance, checking the provision
30. Examining the provision and disposition of the fire and operation of fixed on board communications equipment,
extinguishers; if provided, and testing the means of operation of the general
31. Examining the fire fighters’ outfits and emergency alarm system;
escape breathing devices – EEBDs. 44. Examining the provision, disposition and stowage of
32. Checking the operational readiness and maintenance the lifebuoys, including those fitted with self-igniting lights,
of fire-fighting systems; self-activating smoke signals and buoyant lines, lifejackets,
33. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the immersion suits and thermal protective aids;
machinery, cargo, vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces, 45. Checking the lighting of the muster and embarkation
as appropriate, and confirming that the installation tests have stations and the alleyways, stairways and exits giving access
been satisfactorily completed and that its means of operation to the muster and embarkation stations, including when
are clearly marked; supplied from the emergency source of power;
34. Examining the fire-extinguishing and special 46. Examining the position, physical and
arrangements in the machinery spaces and confirming, as far electromagnetic protection and illumination of each radio
as practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the remote installation;
means of control provided for the opening and closing of the 47. Confirming the ability to initiate the transmission
skylights, the release of smoke, the closure of the funnel and of ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least two separate and
ventilation openings, the closure of power operated and other independent means, each using a different radio-
doors, the stopping of ventilation and boiler forced and communication service, from the position from which the
induced draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and other ship is normally navigated;
pumps that discharge flammable liquids; 48. Examining all antennas:
35. Examining any fire detection and alarm system and 49. Checking that the Radio equipment operates from
any automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of
and confirming that installation tests have been satisfactorily energy;
completed; 50. Examining the reserve source of energy and their
36. Examining the fire-extinguishing system for spaces sufficient capacity to operate the basic or duplicated
containing paint and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat equipment for 1 hour or 6 hours, as appropriate;
cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces and 51. Confirming that the correct maritime mobile
confirming that installation tests have been satisfactorily service identity, is programmed in the equipment.
completed and that its means of operation are clearly marked;

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52. Check for correct operation of equipment by 68.3 Checking the battery expiry date;
monitors, incoming messages or inspecting recent hard copy,
and running the self test if provided. Additional requirements for oil tankers:
53. Examining the VHF transceiver(s) and perform
checks for verifying their correct operation. 1.Checking the deck foam system, including the supplies
53.1. Checking the operation of the VHF control unit(s) of foam concentrate, and testing that the minimum number of
or portable VHF equipment provided for navigation safety; jets of water at the required pressure in the fire main is
54. Examining the VHF DSC controller and channel obtained;
70 DSC watch receiver, including: 2. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the cargo
54.1 Checking the audibility of the VHF/DSC alarm; pump room, confirming that the installation tests have been
55. Examining the MF/HF radiotelephone equipment, satisfactorily completed and that its means of operation are
including and perform checks for verifying the correct clearly marked and, when appropriate, checking the operation
operation. of the remote means for closing the various openings;
56. Examining the HF radiotelex equipment; 3. Examining the protection of the cargo pump-rooms
57. Examining the MF/HF DSC controller(s), and and confirming that the installation tests have been
perform checks for verifying the correct operation. satisfactorily completed;
58. Examining the MF/HF DSC watch receiver(s), and 4. Examination of openings of cargo tanks including
perform checks for verifying the correct operation. fastenings, covers, coamings and screens;
59. Examining the radiotelephone distress frequency 5. Examination of breathing valves of degassing system
watch receiver; and their check in operation, arrangements for flame
60. Examining the INMARSAT Ship Earth Station(s), protection of cargo tanks, ventilation ducts to fuel, fuel
and perform checks for verifying the correct operation. ballast, sludge and empty tanks;
61. If appropriate, examining the NAVTEX equipment 6. Examination of the gas exhaust, blow-off, gas freeing
and perform checks for verifying the correct operation. and other ventilation systems of tanks;
62. Examining the Enhanced Group Call equipment;
63. If appropriate, examining the radio equipment for
receipt of maritime safety information by HF NBDP; 3.3 Annual Survey
64. Examining the 406 MHz satellite EPIRB,
including: 3.3.1 Survey includes checking of availability on board
64.1 Carrying out visual inspection for defects; of documentation mentioned in paragraph 3.2.2.
64.2 Carrying out the self-test routine;
64.3 Checking that the EPIRB ID is clearly marked on 3.3.2 The annual survey consists of:
the outside of the equipment and, where possible, decoding
the EPIRB identity number confirming it is correct; 1. Examining, in general and as far as can be seen, the
64.4 Checking the battery expiry date; hull and its closing appliances;
64.5 If provided, checking the hydrostatic release and its 2. Examining the anchoring and mooring equipment as
expiry date; far as can be seen;
64.6 Checking that the EPIRB has been subject to 3. Examining the collision and the other watertight
maintenance at intervals not exceeding five years at an bulkheads as far as can be seen;
approved shore-based maintenance facility; 4. Confirming that the machinery, boilers and other
65. Examining the INMARSAT 1.6 GHz satellite pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings are
EPIRB; installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger
(To be developed in due course when operational experience to persons on board, due regard being given to moving parts,
has been gained with this new equipment) hot surfaces and other hazards;
66. Examining the VHF DSC EPIRB; 5. Confirming that the normal operation of the
(To be developed in due course when operational propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even
experience has been gained with this new equipment) though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative;
67. Examining the two-way VHF radiotelephone 6. Confirming that means are provided so that the
apparatus, including: machinery can be brought into operation from the dead ship
67.1 Checking for correct operation on Channel 16; condition without external aid;
67.2 Checking the battery charging arrangements where 7. Examining and testing the operation of main an
re-chargeable batteries are used; auxiliary steering arrangements, including their associated
67.3 Checking the expiry date of primary batteries equipment and control systems;
where used; 8. Confirming that the means of communication between
68. Examining the radar transponder(s), including: the navigation bridge and steering gear compartment and the
68.1 Checking the position and mounting; means of indicating the angular position of the rudder are
68.2 Monitoring response on ship’s 9 GHz radar; operating satisfactorily;

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9. Confirming the operation of the ventilation for the confirming that there are posters or sighs in the vicinity of
machinery spaces; survival craft and their launching stations;
10. Confirming that the engine room telegraph, the 22. Examining each survival craft and rescue boat,
second means of communication between the navigation including its equipment and, when fitted, the on-load release
bridge and the machinery space and the means of and hydrostatic release unit for inflatable liferafts and float-
communication with any other positions from which the free arrangements. Checking that the hand-held flares;
engines are controlled are operating satisfactorily; 23. Checking that the falls used in launching have been
11. Confirming, as far as practicable, the operation of the turned end for end in the previous 30 months and renewed in
emergency source(s) of electrical power including their the past 5 years or have been subject to periodic inspection
starting arrangements, the systems supplied and, when and been renewed within 4 years;
appropriate, their automatic operation; 24. Examining the embarkation arrangements and
12. Examination of fire pumps, fire main, hydrants, launching appliances for each survival craft and rescue boat,
hoses and nozzles and the international shore connection and and be lowered to the embarkation position or, if the stowage
checking that each fire pump, including the emergency fire position is the embarkation position, lowered a short distance
pump, can be operated separately so that two jets of water are and, if practicable, one of the survival craft should be lowered
produced simultaneously from different hydrants at any part to the water;
of the ship whilst the required pressure is maintained in the 25. Confirming that there are posters or signs in the
fire main; vicinity of the survival craft, their launching stations and
13. Checking the provision and randomly examining containers, brackets, racks and other similar stowage
the condition of the portable and non-portable fire locations for life-saving equipment;
extinguishers; 26. Testing that the engine of the rescue boat(s) and of
14. Confirming that the fire fighters’ outfits and each lifeboat, when so fitted, start satisfactorily and operate
emergency escape breathing devices – EEBDs – are complete both ahead and astern;
and in good condition and that the cylinders, including th 27. Examining and checking the operation of two-way
spare cylinders, of any required self-contained breathing VHF radiotelephone apparatus and radar transponders;
apparatus are suitable charged; 28. Examining the line-throwing appliance and
15. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the checking that its rockets and the ship’s distress signals are not
machinery, cargo, vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces, out of date, and examining and checking the operation of on
as appropriate, and confirming that its means of operation is board communications equipment and the general emergency
clearly marked; alarm system;
16. Examining the fire-extinguishing and special 29. Examining the provision, disposition, stowage and
arrangements in the machinery spaces an confirming, as far as the condition of the: lifebuoys, including those fitted with
practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the remote self-igniting lights, self-activating smoke signals and buoyant
means of control provided for the opening and closing of the lines, lifejackets and their whistles and lights, immersion
skylights, the release of smoke, the closure of the funnel and suits, anti-exposure suits and thermal protective aids and that
ventilation openings, the closure of power operated and other their associated batteries are not out of date;
doors, the stopping of ventilation and boiler forced and 30. Checking the lighting of the muster and
induced draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and other embarkation stations and the alleyways, stairways and exits
pumps that discharge flammable liquids; giving access to the muster and embarkation stations,
17. Examining, as far as possible, and testing, as including when supplied from the emergency source of
feasible, any fire detection and alarm system; power;
18. Examining the fire-extinguishing systems for 31. Checking that the required navigation lights,
spaces containing paint and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat shapes and sound signalling equipment are in order;
cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces; 32. Checking the provision and specification of the
19. Examining the arrangements for remote closing of voyage data recorder, where fitted;
valves for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils 33. Checking the provision and specification of the pilot
and confirming, as far as practicable and as appropriate, the ladders and hoists/pilot transfer arrangements;
operation of the remote means of closing the valves on the 34. Examining the position, physical and
tanks that contain oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable electromagnetic protection and illumination of each radio
oils; installation;
20. Examining and testing of the general emergency 35. Confirming the ability to initiate the transmission
alarm system; of ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least two separate and
21. Checking that emergency instructions are available independent means, each using a different radio-
for each person on board and that copies of the suitably communication service, from the position from which the
updated muster list are posted in conspicuous places and that ship is normally navigated;
they are in a language understood by all persons on board and 36. Examining all antennas:

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37. Checking that the Radio equipment operates from 55.1 Checking for correct operation on Channel 16;
the main, emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of 55.2 Checking the battery charging arrangements where
energy; re-chargeable batteries are used;
38. Examining the reserve source of energy and their 55.3 Checking the expiry date of primary batteries
sufficient capacity to operate the basic or duplicated where used;
equipment for 1 hour or 6 hours, as appropriate; 56. Examining the radar transponder(s), including:
39. Confirming that the correct maritime mobile 56.1 Checking the position and mounting;
service identity, is programmed in the equipment. 56.2 Monitoring response on ship’s 9 GHz radar;
40. Check for correct operation of equipment by 56.3 Checking the battery expiry date;
monitors, incoming messages or inspecting recent hard copy,
and running the self test if provided. Additional requirements for oil tankers:
41. Examining the VHF transceiver(s) and perform
checks for verifying their correct operation. 1. Checking the deck foam system, including the
41.1. Checking the operation of the VHF control unit(s) supplies of foam concentrate and testing that the minimum
or portable VHF equipment provided for navigation safety; number of jets of water at the required pressure in the fire
42. Examining the VHF DSC controller and channel main is obtained when the system is in operation;
70 DSC watch receiver, including: 2. Examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the cargo
42.1 Checking the audibility of the VHF/DSC alarm; pump rooms, and confirming, as far as practicable and when
43. Examining the MF/HF radiotelephone equipment, appropriate, the operation of the remote means for closing the
including and perform checks for verifying the correct various openings;
operation. 3. Checking protection of cargo pump room;
44. Examining the HF radiotelex equipment; 4. Examining the cargo tank openings, including gaskets,
45. Examining the MF/HF DSC controller(s), and covers, coamings and screens;
perform checks for verifying the correct operation. 5. Examining the cargo tank pressure / vacuum valves
46. Examining the MF/HF DSC watch receiver(s), and and devices to prevent the passage of flame;
perform checks for verifying the correct operation. 6. Examining the cargo tank venting, cargo tank purging
47. Examining the radiotelephone distress frequency and gas-freeing and other ventilation systems;
watch receiver;
48. Examining the INMARSAT Ship Earth Station(s),
and perform checks for verifying the correct operation. 4. Certification
49. If appropriate, examining the NAVTEX equipment
and perform checks for verifying the correct operation. 4.1 On satisfactory completion of the initial or the renewal
50. Examining the Enhanced Group Call equipment; survey, a Cargo Ship Safety Certificate 7154-66 or 7154-
51. If appropriate, examining the radio equipment for 66/PMA is to be issued by the surveyor, with validity up to
receipt of maritime safety information by HF NBDP; five (5) months.
52. Examining the 406 MHz satellite EPIRB,
including: 4.2 The related full term certificate is to be issued by the
52.1 Carrying out visual inspection for defects; Head Office with validity up to two (2) years, upon review of
52.2 Carrying out the self-test routine; the survey reports and of the associated documentation.
52.3 Checking that the EPIRB ID is clearly marked on
the outside of the equipment and, where possible, decoding 4.3 On satisfactory completion of the annual survey the
the EPIRB identity number confirming it is correct; Cargo Ship Safety Certificate is to be endorsed accordingly
52.4 Checking the battery expiry date; by the attending surveyor.
52.5 If provided, checking the hydrostatic release and its
expiry date; 4.4 The certification procedure, the procedures of reporting
52.6 Checking that the EPIRB has been subject to after completion of surveys, to be carried out in accordance
maintenance at intervals not exceeding five years at an with the requirements of paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Section 1.
approved shore-based maintenance facility;
53. Examining the INMARSAT 1.6 GHz satellite 5. Reports
EPIRB;
(To be developed in due course when operational experience 5.1 The surveyor is to submit to Head Office for review the
has been gained with this new equipment) survey report form 1215225 – M, 1215225-J, 1215225 – O2
54. Examining the VHF DSC EPIRB; and 1215225 – GM .
(To be developed in due course when operational
experience has been gained with this new equipment) 5.2 For initial survey, or for the first renewal survey that is
55. Examining the two-way VHF radiotelephone to be carried out by INSB / ISSUE 2009 REV.:00
apparatus, including: AMEND.:00 the surveyor is to submit to Head Office in

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addition the Record of Equipment and Ship Information form
1215225 – L.

6. References

x International convention of Load Line, 1966 as

amended.
x International convention of Safety of Life at Sea,
1974 as amended
x International regulations for Preventing Collision at
Sea, 1972 (COLREG)

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