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Checklists for Requirements

of Foreign Government

(For Owners)

KOREAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING

KOREAN REGISTER

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December 2012

General Manager

Convention and Legislation Service Team

Note

1. This book contains requirements of foreign governments in relation

to international conventions, which are provided in the form of

checklist for the convenience of ship owners or managers.

2. Each Flag States are issuing their instructions frequently. Therefore

please be advised that there will be the additional or revised

instructions even after the publication of this book. The up-dated

instructions can be found on our web-site (www.krs.co.kr).

3. If you have any inquiries concerning this book, please don't hesitate

to contact us.

[Disclaimer]

Although all possible efforts have been made to ensure correctness and completeness of the

information contained herein, the Korean Register of Shipping (hereinafter referred to as KR) is

not responsible for any errors or omissions made herein, nor held liable for any actions taken

by any party as a result of information retrieved from this "Checklists for Requirements of

Foreign Government".

KOREAN REGISTER

Revision Records

Revision

No.Date Description

0

1

2

3

4

01. 12. 2009

01. 05. 2010

01. 12. 2010

01. 12. 2011

31. 12. 2012

Established

Revised

Revised

Revised

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CONTENTS

1. Cyprus

2. Hong Kong

3. Liberia

4. Malaysia

5. Malta

6. Marshall Islands

7. Panama

8. Singapore

9. St. Vincent & the Grenadines

10. Bahamas

11. Belize

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Checklist for Cyprus flagged Ships

(for Owners)

Name of Ship : CYP Date

Note for completion of inspection:

X : Satisfied : To be confirmed - : Not applicable

A Survey and Certification

101. Circulars issued by the Republic of Cyprus to be provided on board ships. ..........

No.1/18 No.1/5 No.4/1995 No.18/1995 No.25/1995 No.26/1995 No.15/1996

No.3/1997 No.13/1997 No.15/1997 No.21/1997 No.22/1997 No.9/1998 No.10/1998

No.16/1998 No.17/1998 No.19/1998 No.19/1999 No.21/1999 No.22/1999 No.4/2000

No.5/2000 No.6/2000 No.11/2000 No.4/2001 No.5/2001 No.6/2001 No.9/2001

No.11/2001 No.12/2001 No.14/2001 No.15/2001 No.17/2001 No.21/2001 No.26/2001

No.1/2002 No.4/2002 No.7/2002 No.8/2002 No.12/2002 No.14/2002 No.6/2003

No.7/2003 No.14/2004 No.29/2004 No.36/2004 No.41/2004 No.42/2004 No.19/2005

No.20/2005 No.31/2005 No.34/2005 No.5/2006 No.6/2006 No.11/2006 No.12/2006

No.22/2006 No.26/2006 No.27/2006 No.29/2006 No.2/2007 No.7/2007 No.18/2008

No.19/2008 No.24/2008 No.4/2009 No.13/2009 No.5/2010 No.15/2010 No.18/2010

No.19/2010 No.20/2010 No.23/2010 No.24/2010 No.25/2010 No.26/2010 No.27/2010

No.30/2010 No.34/2010 No.35/2010 No.36/2010 No.37/2010 No.18/2011 No.19/2011

No.32/2011 No.33/2011 No.38/2011 No.40/2011 No.41/2011 No.45/2011 No.46/2011

No.48/2011 No.7/2012 No.13/2012 No.17/2012 No.19/2012 No.20/2012 No.21/2012

No.23/2012 No.25/2012 No.30/2012 No.31/2012 No.32/2012 No.33/2012 No.36/2012

No.37/2012 No.43/2012 No.46/2012 No.48/2012 No.52/2012 No.54/2012 No.55/2012

No.57/2012 No.59/2012 No.62/2012 No.63/2012

Above circulars are available on Cyprus Homepage(www.mcw.gov.cy).

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B Change of flag

201. Survey Requirement

(1) In cases where KR has performed all statutory surveys which led to the existing

statutory certificates on-board..................................................................................................

- At the time of the change of flag, if the due dates for the survey for existing

certificates are within the ±3 months' window, then renewal/ intermediate/

periodical/annual surveys, as the case may be, has been carried out immediately.

- Otherwise, a general examination of items relevant to each of the statutory

certificates has been carried out and satisfactorily completed.

(2) In cases where KR has not performed the statutory surveys, which led to the

existing statutory certificates. .................................................................................................

- Initial surveys has been carried out and satisfactorily completed prior to

issuance of new full term certificates.

- Notwithstanding the aforesaid, in view of the time required for completing all

matters related to initial survey, surveys equivalent to renewal surveys has

been carried out and satisfactorily completed prior to the vessel's sailing.

202. Certificate of Survey was issued by the KR for the change of ship's flag and sent

to Cyprus. .......................................................................................................................................

203. Ship's Carving and Marking Note was issued by the Administration. .....................

204. Any short term certificate has not been given validity beyond the validity of

Provisional certificate of registry [when the validity is less than five(5) months].

............................................................................................................................................................

205. The followings have been checked and confirmed upon the ship.................................

(1) Vessels of any age constructed exclusively for inland waterway navigation are not

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accepted for registration in the Cyprus Register of Ships. .................................................

(2) Vessels which are banned by any Memorandum of Understanding on port state control or

a port state on grounds of safety, pollution prevention or for security reasons are not

accepted for registration in the Cyprus Register of Ships.　.............................................

(3) Vessels detained by port state control authorities 3 times or more within the last 2 years prior

to the date of application for registration at ports of the Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU or the US

Coastguard on grounds of safety, pollution prevention or for security reasons are not accepted

for registration in the Cyprus Register of Ships. .................................................................

(4) Related to the age and type of the ship, following requirements shall be satisfied.

..........................................................................................................................................................

Type of ShipMaximum

age Limit

Entry

inspection

required

Additional inspection required

Cargo ships and Cargo High Speed

Craft

≤ 25

yearsif ≥ 15 years No

Passenger ships and Passenger High

Speed Craft engaged on international or

short international voyages

No if ≥ 30 years

if 2 years ≤ Age ≤ 10 years:

Biennial

if Age > 10 years:

Annual


Speed Craft engaged on domestic

voyages within the territory of a State,

other than Cyprus

No if ≥ 25 years

if 2 years ≤ Age ≤ 10 years:

Biennial

if Age > 10 years:

Annual


Speed Craft engaged on domestic

voyages within the territory of Cyprus

No if ≥ 20 years

Irrespective of age,

required to be inspected and

certified annually

Fishing vessel≤ 25


FPSO, FSO and Mobile Offshore

Drilling Units

≤ 25


Ships of types other than those listed

above

≤ 35

yearsif ≥ 20 years

if the ship is carrying industrial or

special purpose personnel

2 years ≤ Age ≤ 10 years:

Biennial

Age > 10 years:

Annual

(5) For detailed information regarding fishing vessels and other vessels, refer to the

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Circular No.12/2012 on Department of Merchant Shipping homepage. ..............

206. The ship has no outstanding recommendation.....................................................................

207. In case where the due dates for surveys for existing certificates are within ±3

months window, the renewal/intermediate/periodical/annual survey has been carried

out immediately. An inspection of basic ILO items has been also carried out(see

the attachment)..............................................................................................................................

208. In cases where the change of flag has not been accompanied by a change of the

company, the survey is to be limited in scope to the extent of the applicable

annual survey with the addition of basic ILO items, unless the due dates of the

statutory surveys are within the window mentioned above(see the attachment).

............................................................................................................................................................

209. In cases where the change of flag has been accompanied by a change of the

company, the extent of the survey in respect of safety equipment is to be

upgraded to that of a renewal survey with the addition of basic ILO items. The

survey for the statutory certificates other than the safety equipment, unless they

fall within the windows mentioned above, shall be carried out to the extent of

annual surveys. .............................................................................................................................

C Instruction for Survey

301. EEBD (Emergency Escape Breathing Device)

The number of EEBD described below has been provided on board the ship: ....

- For cargo ship in accommodation area: two(2) EEBDs; ..........................................

- For passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers: two(2) EEBDs for

each main vertical zone; .....................................................................................................

- For passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers: four(4) EEBDs for each

main vertical zone; ...............................................................................................................

- Irrespective of type of ship in machinery space: The number of EEBD to be

fitted in the machinery spaces will be equal to the number of crew stipulated

in the Documents of Safe Manning for the Engine Department, which is in

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force but the maximum number need not exceed eight(8) devices; ...................

- Spare EEBDs : Irrespective of the number of EEBD in place, two(2) additional

devices shall be kept on board as spare. .....................................................................

302. IMMERSION SUIT

(1) At least two(2) additional immersion suits were placed at the remotely located

workstations. Remotely located workstations are those located more than 100

meters, measured horizontally, from the place where the immersion suits are

stowed. A watch station is any place of the ship where the crew performs its

normal watch keeping duties. Remotely located watch stations are those located

more than 50 meters, measured horizontally, from the place where the immersion

suits are stowed. If a ship has such remotely located watch stations, then at least

two(2) additional immersion suits must be placed at each of those watch stations.

............................................................................................................................................................

(2) The immersion suits have been placed as to be readily accessible and their

position was clearly indicated. The vessel's Fire Control & Life Saving

Appliances Plan has been updated accordingly. ...............................................................

(3) The following two options have been considered for the storage of immersion

suits:..................................................................................................................................................

a. option one

Storage: Immersion Suits to be stored on deck in a box or a centralized

accessible store room within or outside of the accommodation(on the way

to, or in the vicinity of the assembly stations or survival craft stations).

Quantity: If the solution is implemented, the quantity of the immersion suits to

be placed onboard, is equal to the number of persons for which

life-saving appliances are provided, as stated on the record of equipment

of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, plus(if applicable) the

immersion suits required by virtue of paragraphs 302. ..............................

b. option two

Storage : Immersion Suits to be placed in Crew Cabins.

Quantity: If this solution is implemented, the quantity of the immersion suits to

be placed onboard, is equal to the number of persons for which

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life-saving appliances are provided, as stated on the record of

equipment of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate; additionally,

there should be at least two(2) readily available immersion suits located

in the Navigation Bridge and at east two(2) located in the Engine

Control Room, plus ( if applicable) the immersion suits required by

virtue of paragraphs 302. .....................................................................................

(4) Inspection and Testing of Immersion Suits

a. The monthly inspection of immersion suits required by Regulation 20.7 and

36.1/Ch.III/SOLAS 1974, as amended, must be carried out in accordance with the

Guidelines approved by MSC on 28 May 2002 (MSC/Circ.1047). ..........................

b. The periodic testing(air pressure test) of the immersion suits, must be carried

out in accordance with the Guidelines for Periodic Testing of Immersion Suit

and Anti-Exposure Suit Seams and Closures approved by MSC on 25 May 2004

(MSC/Circ.1114), at intervals not exceeding: .................................................................

i) three years for immersion suits which are less than twelve years of age,

ii) two years for immersion suits which are over twelve years of age.

It is recommended that the periodic testing is performed at suitable shore based

facilities equipped to make any necessary repairs in accordance with the

manufacturers' recommendations.

The shore based stations which have been accepted to provide services to

Cyprus ships in respect of immersion suits must fulfil the criteria of my

Circular No. 12/2001 dated 15 June 2001 on "IMO Resolution A. 761 (18) as

amended.

c. Furthermore, it is acceptable also for the periodic testing (air pressure test) to

be carried out onboard Cyprus Flag ships by the ships' crews (as per

MSC/Circ.1114), if suitable equipment and trained personnel is available, as

follows: .......................................................................................................................................

i) The periodic testing of the immersion suits in this case must be carried out,

as follows:

- every 30 months (2 1/2 years) onboard by the ship's crew, for immersion

suits which are less than ten years of age,

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- every year onboard by the ship's crew, for immersion suits which are over

ten years of age, and

- every fifth year at a suitable shore based facility, irrespective of immersion

suit's age.

ii) The ship must be in possession of the immersion suit Manufacturer's Service

Manual and an appropriate Test Kit accepted / recommended (written

acceptance / recommendation should be available onboard) by the immersion

suits manufacturer.

iii) The ship's crew members designated to perform the testing shall be trained

in the use of the test equipment and the procedures / instructions contained

in the manufacturer's Service Manual regarding the periodic testing and the

related inspections of the immersion suits. All designated crew members shall

hold a valid training certificate issued by the test equipment manufacturer.

iv) Procedures for the periodic testing and inspection of the immersion suits

must be incorporated into the instructions manual for onboard maintenance in

accordance with the guidelines contained in Regulation 36 / Chapter III of

SOLAS.

v) The results of the inspection and testing of the immersion suits must be

recorded in the log required by Regulation 36.7 / Chapter III of SOLAS. The

date of the testing and inspection and the person(s) conducting the testing

must be recorded in the ship's official logbook and in the log required by

Regulation 36.7 / Chapter III of SOLAS.

vi) If, as a result of the onboard periodic testing / inspection, an immersion suit

is found to need repair, such repairs must be made at a suitable shore based

facility.

vii) The periodic testing may be contacted without a RO surveyor being

present.

d. Vacuum Packed Immersion Suits (exchange concept) are also accepted onboard

Cyprus Flagged Ships provided: ........................................................................................

I) Instructions for the monthly inspection of the vacuum pack are provided

onboard by the immersion suits manufacturer. It is hereby accepted that

these instructions substitute the monthly inspection procedure required by the

MSC/Circ.1047.

ii) If the inspection indicates that the vacuum pack is damaged, the immersion

suit must be immediately either inspected as per the MSC/Circ.1047 or sent

for inspection and re-packing to an approved service station.

iii) There is a sufficient number of immersion suits onboard which the crew can

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open and use for drills.

303. Life Saving and Fire Fighting

(1) If a ship is less than 85 meters in length, or less than 600 GRT and other than

oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers, the ship may have an equivalent

arrangement with liferafts and rescue boat in lieu of lifeboats. .................................

(2) Thorough examination, servicing and repairs of lifeboat launching appliances and

on-load release mechanisms have been carried out in accordance with

MSC.1/Circ.1206, either by:. .....................................................................................................

a. The manufacture's representative or a person appropriately was trained and

certified by the manufacturer for the work to be done. ............................................

b. A senior ship's representative or a person appropriately trained and certified by

the manufacturer of the launching device and the on-load release mechanism...

c. A service provider, authorised by one of the following competent Authorities....

- Member States of the European Union, U.S.A, Canada, Japan, Australia, China,

Norway, Russia

d. If none of the above options can be applied, the thorough examination servicing

and repair of lifeboat launching appliances and on-load release mechanisms may

be carried out either by:........................................................................................................

- A servicing provider approved by our Society

(3) According to the SOLAS Reg.III/1.5, for all ships, not later than the first

scheduled dry-docking after 1 July 2014, but not later than 1 July 2019,

lifeboat on-load release mechanisms not complying with paragraphs 4.4.7.6.4 to

4.4.7.6.6 of the Code shall be replaced with equipment that complies with the

Code..........................................................................................................

(4) Such ships shall employ, for each lifeboat release and retrieval system, fall

preventer devices in accordance with the MSC.1/Circ.1327 on Guidelines for the

fitting and use of fall preventer devices, until the systems installed on board

comply with the requirements of SOLAS regulation III/1.5..............................

(5) The ship have a combined Fire Control Plan and Life Saving Appliances Plan. A

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passenger ship may carry Fire Control Plan(s) and Life Saving Appliances

Plan(s) separately. The plan uses graphical symbol Res.A.654(16), as amended

and Res.A.760(18), as amended. ...............................................................

(6) The following general instructions shall be apply when inspecting the

extinguishing systems and equipments. ......................................................

i) As a rule, inspection and maintenance should be carried out by third party

inspector which is authorized by KR.

ii) Any systems and equipments which are mentioned in this section should

be hydrostatically tested after the completion of any repairs.

iii) The system or an individual part or unit of the system and appliance

should be recharged when the loss of contents of the system as a whole

or of an individual part or unit of the system or of an appliance exceeds

10%.

iv) The system or equipments should be inspected and maintained in

accordance with their respective manufacturer's recommendations. If in the

absences of related recommendations by the manufacturer, follow the third

party inspector's instruction.

(7) Fixed fire detections are subject to third party inspection at interval not

exceeding two years. ...............................................................................

(8) Fixed fire fighting systems shall be apply following instructions. ...................

i) The quantity of fire extinguishing medium should be checked at intervals

not exceeding two years. In case the loss of contents of the system as a

whole or of an individual part or unit of the system exceeds 10%, the

system or the individual part or unit of the system should be recharged.

ii) The chemical composition of foam medium used in fixed fire extinguishing

systems should be tested no later than three years after the date it was

installed on board and thereafter at yearly intervals.

iii) At least 10% of the pressure vessels containing fire extinguishing medium

should be hydrostatically tested no later than 10 years from the date of

the completion of their initial testing following their construction and

thereafter 10% of the pressure vessels should be hydrostatically tested

during each 10 years period.

iv) The control valves of fixed fire extinguishing systems should be internally

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inspected at interval not exceeding five years.

v) The flexible hoses should be replaced at the intervals not exceeding every

ten years.

(9) Portable and non-portable fire extinguishers shall be apply following

instructions. .....................................................................................

i) Portable and non-portable fire extinguishers are subject to third party

inspection at intervals not exceeding two years.

ii) The quantity of fire extinguishing medium and the quantity of propellant

medium should be checked at yearly intervals. In case the loss of contents

exceeds 10% the extinguisher should be recharged.

iii) Water, gas, powder or foam fire-extinguishing medium and propellant

medium should be replaced at interval not exceeding five years.

iv) The flexible hoses, applicators and control valves, including those of the

propellant medium, should be visually inspect at yearly intervals and

should be replaced at the intervals not exceeding every ten years.

v) Containers which are kept under pressure should be internally inspected

and hydrostatically tested at interval not exceeding five years.

vi) Containers which are not kept under pressure should be internally

inspected and hydrostatically tested at interval not exceeding ten years

vii) The Portable and non-portable fire extinguishers which have been

discharged should be at least internally inspected before they are being

recharged on board and should be internally inspected and hydrostatically

tested before they are being recharged ashore.

(10) Spare charges for portable and non-portable fire extinguishers .................

i) Spare charges should be provided on board for 100% for the first ten

portable and for the first five non-portable(135L foam-type extinguisher(s)

in boiler room and 45L foam-type extinguisher(s) in machinery spaces)

extinguishers and 50% for the remaining extinguishers but not more than

60 total (fractions to be rounded off to next number) spare charges for

portable and non-portable fire extinguishers, but in case no means are

provided on board for recharging portable and non-portable fire

extinguishers, additional portable and non-portable fire extinguishers of

the same type and capacity quantity should be provided on board as

specified above in relation to the spare charges to be carried on board.

ii) The spare charges should be materials which are manufactured by the

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manufacturer of the extinguisher for which they will be used or materials

which considered as acceptable for use by the manufacturer of the

extinguisher for which they will be used.

(11) Self-contained breathing apparatus shall be apply following instructions. .......

i) The self-contained breathing apparatus are subject to third party inspection

at intervals not exceeding two years.

ii) The shipborne air charging system is subject to third party inspection at

yearly intervals.

iii) The mask, the flexible hoses, breathing regulator and the control valves

should be visually inspect at yearly intervals by crew and should be

replaced at the intervals not exceeding every five years.

iv) The quantity of air should be checked at yearly intervals. In case the loss

of contents of the system as a whole or of an individual part or unit of the

system exceeds 10%, the system or the individual part or unit of the system

should be recharged.

v) The quality of air of the self-contained breathing apparatus should be

checked at intervals not exceeding two years.

vi) The quality of air of shipborne air charging system should be checked at

yearly intervals.

vii) The air bottles of the self-contained breathing apparatus and any pressure

vessels of the shipborne air charging system should be internally inspected

and hydrostatically tested at interval not exceeding five years.

viii) The control valves of the self-contained breathing apparatus and of the

shipborne air charging system should be internally inspected at interval not

exceeding five years.

ix) The air bottles should which have been discharged should be at least internally

inspected before they are being recharged on board and should be internally

inspected and hydrostatically tested before they are being recharged ashore.

x) For every self-contained breathing apparatus, 200% spare charged spare air

bottles should be provided on board, unless there are means on board for

charging the air bottles.

(12) Oxygen bottles for medical use shall be apply following instructions. ..............

i) For ships having CDG certificates when casualties cannot be hospitalized on

shore within 2 hours should follow the MFAG Appendix 14 of IMDG Code

ii) All other ships that do not have to comply with the MFAG are only required

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to carry a 2L/200bar portable oxygen set and a spare cylinder of

2L/200bar.

iii) Above Section 11 applies also mutatis mutandis in relation to Emergency

Escape Breathing Apparatus.

(13) Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus and Self-contained air support

system for lifeboats shall apply also instruction of above section 11 in

relation self-contained breathing apparatus. ....................................................

(14) The air cylinders used in inflatable liferafts should be internally inspected and

hydrostatically tested at interval not exceeding ten years. ...........................

304. LRIT

LRIT conformance test was carried by the ASP of the followings...........................

- Pole Star Space Appliances, Tansas Telematics Ltd., Morsviazputnik, or Trane

& Trane A/S

305. Ozone Depleting Substances (OSD)

According to regulation 12 of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78, as from 1st July

2010, any ship subject to compliance with regulation 6.1 of the same Annex, shall

maintain a List of Equipment containing Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS).

Also, each ship subject to regulation 6.1 which has rechargeable systems that

contain ozone depleting substances shall maintain an Ozone Depleting Substances

Record Book. This Record Book may form part of an existing log-book or

electronic system as approved by the Administration.

This regulation does not apply to permanently sealed equipment where there are

no refrigerant charging connections or potentially removable components

containing ozone depleting substances. ..............................................................................

D PSC

401. If a ship has been detained, the company or the Master of the ship shall notify

the fact to the Administration within two(2) working days from the date of

detention. ........................................................................................................................................

402. If a ship has been detained once or twice within a period of 24 months the

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following surveys was performed as appropriate: ............................................................

- If the date of the detention falls within the ±3 month's window for annual

surveys, the survey was conducted before the ship sails; .....................................

- If the date of the detention falls within the window for renewal/periodical/

intermediate surveys, the survey was conducted to the extent possible, except

for safety equipment, radio and I.O.P.P, which must be completed. A time

schedule for the completion of surveys at the next convenient port must be

set and they shall not be delayed until the end of the window; .......................

- If the date of the detention does not fall within appropriate windows, the

surveyor, after clearing the PSC deficiencies, will carry out a general

examination of the vessel. In cases where the surveyor deems that a more

thorough survey is needed, the extent of the surveys might be in the scope of

annual with the addition of basic ILO items. ............................................................

403. If a ship has been detained twice within a period of 24 months(as from the date

of the last detention counting backwards), the following measure was taken:.......

- An additional shipboard audit to the extent of an initial has been performed.

Furthermore an additional shore based audit to the extent of an annual has

been performed not later than 30 days from the date of the detention; ...........

404. If a ship has been detained three times within a period of 24 months (as from the

date of the last detention counting backwards), all statutory certificates have been

suspended. ......................................................................................................................................

- In order to re-instate the certificates, renewal survey has been carried out with

no outstanding items or recommendations to the extent possible, and an

additional audit to the extent of an initial has been performed. Furthermore an

additional shore based audit to the extent of an initial has been performed, not

later than 30 days from the date of the detention; ..................................................

405. If a ship has been detained four times within a period of 24 months (as from the

date of the last detention counting backwards), the vessel has been deleted from

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the Cyprus Registry and the DOC of the company issued on behalf of the

Republic of Cyprus is to be re-examined. .........................................................................

406. The Department of Merchant Shipping may participate to any of the above

surveys / audits or may request for an occasional Flag State survey / audit, at

owners expenses. .......................................................................................................................

E Others

501. Two(2) or more radio operators posses valid GMDSS certificate. .............................

502. The ship has certificates for lifting appliances for non-cargo items [e.g. provision

crane, engine room gantry crane, crew lift(elevator), hose handling davit and other

appliances] and cargo items. This is applicable for all passenger ships and cargo

ships of 100 GT and upwards. ...............................................................................................

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Remarks:

1. The accommodations and spaces were generally examined in so far as practical and accessible including:

a. Are all of the accommodation spaces being used for what were intended for? ILO 92, 133 and 147

b. Are all of the accommodation rooms and spaces being kept clean and tidy? ILO 92, 133 and 147

c. Is adequate lighting is available throughout the accommodation? ILO 92, 133 and 147

d. If the accommodation heating system working (for vessel's operating in cold climates only)? ILO 147

e. Are the officers and crew sanitary facilities clean? ILO 92, 133 and 147

f. Are crew bathrooms, water closets and sinks operating properly? ILO 92, 133 and 147

g. Is water pressure available to the bathrooms and water closets? ILO 92, 133 and 147

h. Are cockroaches and other inspects properly dealt with? ILO 68 and 147

I. Is hot and cold water available? ILO 92, 133 and 147

2. The Engine room and other machinery spaces were generally examined in so far as practical and accessible including:

a. Are all engine room bilges clean and free of oil? ILO 134 and 147

b. Is the steering gear compartment clean and free of oil and garbage? ILO 134 and 147

c. Is the engine room clean (no accumulation of oily rags or garbage)? ILO 134 and 147

d. Are acetylene and oxygen bottles stored outside of the accommodation, engine room and other machinery spaces?

ILO 134 and 147

e. Is paint and thinners stored outside of machinery spaces in designated storage rooms? ILO 134 and 147

3. The food and catering areas were generally examined in so far as practical and accessible including:

a. Galley found clean and suitable for preparing food? ILO 68 and 147

b. Are crew provisions in satisfactory condition with no spoilage or unsanitary conditions in stowage or galley?

ILO 68 and 147

c. Refrigerated provisions storerooms found clean, of adequate size for the provisions, ILO 68 and 147 and the refrigeration machinery considered capable of maintaining the provisions at adequate temperature?

d. Are drinking water taps in working condition? ILO 68 and 147

4 Is the machinery fitted with protective devices (guards) as considered necessary? ILO 134 and 147

5 Is the windlass and mooring winches in good order? ILO 134 and 147

6 Is the accommodation ladder in good working order and considered safe for use? ILO 134 and 147

Attachment CHECK SHEET FOR SURVEY OF ILO ITEMS

This checklist is to be completed during surveys associated with Port State Detentions of

Cyprus Registered Vessels

ILO Referecne YES NO N/A

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Checklist for Hong Kong flagged Ships

(for Owners)

Name of Ship : HKG Date


X Satisfied : To be confirmed - : Not applicable


101. GMDSS radio operator

With regard to GMDSS radio operator, there should be minimum one person of

GOC or ROC regardless of navigation area ..................................................

102. The number in the column "Minimum number of persons with required

qualifications to operate the radio installation" of SR certificate should be

entered with one person..............................................................................

103. Issuance of Bunker Convention Certificate. ..................................................

(1) Outline of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil

Pollution Damage, 2001

1) Bunker Convention entered into forced on 21 November 2008

2) Application: A ship having a gross tonnage greater than 1,000 shall carry

a Bunker Convention Certificate on board. However, Bunker Convention

Certificates are not required for the Hong Kong registered oil tankers

having 92 CLC certificate in accordance with 92 CLC Convention(But, a

Bunker Convention Certificate may be issued at the request of a relevant

ship owner).

3) Specific provisions: According to the Article 7.1 of Bunker Convention, it

should be proved that a subject ship owner or a ship management

company shall maintain available insurance or other financial institution to

cover the liability of the registered owner for pollution damage. (Actually,

an insurance policy or other financial security shall be submitted)

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4) Approved insurance companies and/or Protection and Indemnity (P&I)

Clubs

- insurance companies authorized by the Office of the Commissioner of

Insurance of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative

Region (http://www.oci.gov.hk/stat/index02.html);

- members of International Group of Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs

(http://www.igpandi.org/Group+Clubs);

- insurance companies and/or P & I clubs recognized by the China

Maritime Safety Administration (MSA). Details of the above insurance

companies and/or P & I clubs can be obtained from the Department of

Ship Safety and Pollution Prevention of China MSA (Tel. No. : +86 10

6529 2878); 및

- the below insurance companies which had been granted for acceptance

by Marine Department:

i. Moallem Insurance Company

ii. Ingosstrakh Insurance Company

iii. Indian Ocean P&I Club Association of Ceylon

iv. Navigators Insurance Company

v. The British European & Overseas P&I Insurance

5) Valid date of an insurance policy:

In general, as the valid period of an insurance policy in respect of civil

liability for bunker oil pollution damage remains valid for one year(20th

February for every year), renewal of the insurance policy is needed every

year.

(2) Application for the issuance and the re-issuance of Bunker Convention

Certificate

1) For the purpose of initial issuing of Bunker Convention Certificate or

renewal of the certificate prior to the expiry of it, an application letter via

post or e-mail is to be submitted in due time(prior to 30 days) to the

Class Register and Record Team.

2) Submission of application for issuing Bunker Convention Certificates

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- an application letter for Bunker Convention Certificate(the application

form can be downloaded on the KR Homepage)

- an insurance policy(ex : P&I blue card) or an financial security

* Note: According to Article 7.1 of the Bunker Convention, it shall be

confirmed that an insurance policy shall cover the liability of the register

owner for bunker oil pollution damage.

104. Issuance of Certificate of Compliance with IMSBC Code .............................

The Certificate of Compliance(CoC) is not a requirement under SOLAS nor

IMSBC Code. However, the CoC can be issued by ship's classification society

to certify the compliance of the code's requirement, without marking the

expression such as ‘on behalf of the Hong Kong Government' on the CoC.

105. Extension of Survey ..................................................................................

The HKMD can review and approve the extension of renewal surveys in

exceptional case by the request of the shipowner or ship manger. The

procedures are as follows;

1) The shipowner or ship manger should submit applications for class and

convention occasional surveys to this Society. In case that the surveys can be

completed in the port (e.g. SR, IOPP surveys etc.), the renewal survey shall

be carried out for such kinds of survey. In case that the surveys can not

completed in the port (e.g. SC, ILL surveys etc.), the occasional survey shall

be carried out at least for the scope of annual surveys.

2) The shipowner or ship manger should submit an application for extension to

HKMD Cargo Ships Safety Section ([email protected]) with relevant

documents (class society's survey reports, recommendation and endorsement

to statutory certificates etc.)

106. Issuance of Exemption certificate ................................................................

The initial exemption certificate shall be issued by the MD, and the classification

society may issue the subsequent exemption certificate. For instance, where MD

issued interim exemption certificate, this Society may issue the full term

certificate. Also, KR can renew such exemption certificates unless the conditions

stated by the Director in the original exemption certificate cannot be fulfilled.

107. Exemption of inclining test for sister ships ..................................................

In case of sister ships complying with requirements of SOLAS Reg.II-1/5.2,

MSC.1/Circ.1158 and the relevant KR rules, the inclining test for those ships can

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be exempted.

108. Extended Dry-docking interval system ........................................................

1) In general, the EDD scheme is only applicable to a shipowner or a ship

management company having at least of two consecutive years’ satisfactory

records with HKMD and subject further to HKMD's quality assessment.

2) The ship shall fully comply with the EDD requirements of your Society. The

application of the EDD scheme is on a ship basis, not a blanket approval to

a fleet or series of ship or a shipowner/ship management company.

3) When there is a change to the ships' ownership / ship management company

/ RO, the EDD scheme will be forfeited automatically and a new application

should be made.

4) Formal application to HKMD for the EDD scheme should be accompanied with

RO’s survey summary report confirming that the ships have met RO’s

extended drydocking requirements ready for entering the EDD scheme.

5) The ships under the EDD scheme reaching 15 years of age have to revert to

the normal 5 years dry-docking interval.

6) Unscheduled dry-docking survey due to emergency repairs or casualty will not

be taken as the drydocking arrangement under the EDD scheme.

7) RO shall notify HKMD immediately if in-water survey has revealed any

deteriorated conditions rendering the ships to be placed on dry-docking for

additional survey and/or repair as necessary.

8) The in-water survey report and video record should be submitted to HKMD for

scrutiny and follow-up.

9) HKMD may stop the ship’s EDD programme at any time should it is found that

the performance of the ship management company, the ship’s safety

management system or the ship’s condition is not to HKMD’s satisfaction.

10) Upon HKMD’s request, the classification society, the shipowner or the ship

management company should submit relevant materials/document for HKMD’s

scrutiny and follow-up.

11) RO should seek HKMD's clarification for any conflict of requirements between

RO and HKMD. In general, HKMD's requirements prevail the others.

B Change of Flag / Registration

201. HKMD requires that the following "List of General Concern" be confirmed in

case of survey for change of flag / registration

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(1) Areas under the SOLAS Convention

i) proper operation of emergency generator, lighting, batteries and switches,

main and emergency fire pumps, main and auxiliary steering gears .......

ii) no serious deterioration of personal lifesaving appliances, survival crafts

and launching arrangements ................................................................

iii) no substantial deterioration to the extent that it can comply with its

intended use of fire detection system, fire alarms, fire line, fire hose, fire

fighting equipment, fixed fire extinguishing installation, ventilation closing

arrangements and fuel oil tank quick-closing valves ............................

iv) no serious deterioration of lights, shapes or sound signals ...................

v) proper operation of the GMDSS installation for distress and safety

communication, including those used in life-saving appliances and ship

security ............................................................................................

vi) proper operation of navigation equipment, taking the provisions of SOLAS

Regulation V/16.2 into account ..........................................................

vii) provision of updated or corrected navigational charts, and/or all other

relevant nautical publications necessary for the intended voyage, taking

into account that electronic charts may be used as a substitute for the

charts .............................................................................................

viii) drills including fire drills, abandon ship drills and security drills are

conducted in an effective manner ....................................................

ix) no significant areas of damage or corrosion, or pitting of plating and

associated stiffening in decks and hull affecting seaworthiness or strength

to local loads, unless proper temporary repairs for a voyage to a port for

permanent repairs have been carried out ...........................................

x) engine room space and bilges are maintained in clean and tidy conditions,

no leakage is found on main and auxiliary machinery, no insulation of fuel

oil pipe is wetted through with fuel oil and electrical cables are properly

maintained .........................................................................................

xi) access control for visitors (including port officials) is properly carried out

at gangway .......................................................................................

xii) LRIT conforms to the present regulations and valid Conformance Test

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Report is kept onboard ....................................................................

(2) Areas under the LOAD LINES Convention

i) provision of sufficient and reliable information, in an approved form, which

by rapid and simple means, enables the master to arrange for the loading

and ballasting of his ship in such a way that a safe margin of stability is

maintained at all stages and at varying conditions of the voyage, and that

the creation of any unacceptable stresses in the ship's structure are

avoided................................................................................................

ii) no substantial deterioration or defects in cargo and other hatchways

including covers and securing devices, machinery space openings,

miscellaneous openings in freeboard and superstructure decks, ventilators,

air pipes, cargo ports and other similar openings, sidescuttles, windows,

skylights, weather-tight doors, all closing arrangements and guard rails or

bulwarks around all exposed decks.......................................................

iii) legibility of deck line, load line mark, lines to be used with load line mark

and draught mar.................................................................................

(3) Areas under the MARPOL Convention

i) no serious deterioration or failure of proper operation of oily-water filtering

equipment, the oil discharge monitoring and control system or the 15 ppm

alarm arrangements .............................................................................

ii) SOPEP or SMPEP for noxious liquid substances and oil record books are

available and properly entered and maintained .....................................

iii) no unauthorized by-pass discharge connection is fitted to the system of

oily-water filtering equipment .............................................................

iv) placards, garbage management plans and garbage record books are

available and properly maintained .......................................................

202. Ship Registration Procedures for HONG KONG SHIPPING REGISTRY

(1) Owners submit Application form, Title Documents and Certificate of

Ownership /Encumbrance(for transfer of title) and other documents as per

HKSR User's Handbook.

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(2) Owner's consent for Class to release previous survey records of the vessel,

request Class to carry out statutory survey.

(3) Shipping Registry(SR) approves ship name, allot call sign, official number

and issue the Ship's Marking Note for ship master completion.

(4) Ship's Marking Note signed by Surveyor.

(5) Once Certificate of Survey issued by Surveyor is submitted to Shipping

Registry. SR issues Certificate of Registry or Certificate of provisional

Registration(valid for 1 month) within 2 hours as per owner's request.

(6) Submit duly executed HONG KONG SHIP MORTGAGE to SR, then

Registration process completed.

203. ILO Convention Nos. 92 and 133

In the case of the initial survey for registration or for the flag change, the

requirements of ILO Convention Nos. 92 and 133 should be confirmed. ........


301 Markings for ship's identity on lifeboats

Ship's call sign and/or IMO number can be commonly used as markings for

ship's identity on lifeboats. There is no specified requirement on the size of the

markings, but they should be marked as large as possible on the proper position

of lifeboat for being visible from above. .......................................................

302. Servicing intervals of inflatable life-saving appliances and hydrostatic release

units

Regarding the servicing intervals of inflatable life-saving appliances and

hydrostatic release units under HSSC, the service interval should not exceed 12

months. All application of extension of annual service will be considered as a

case by case and should be applied by ship's manager. ..............................

303. Periodic Servicing and Maintenance of Lifeboats, Launching Appliances and

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on-load Release Gear

(1) Having the different position from provisions in MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1, HKMD

requires that the competent service provider carrying out periodical

inspections, servicing and repair of lifeboats, launching appliances and

on-load release gear required by SOLAS Reg.III/20.11.1.2 and 20.11.2.2

should be approved by anyone of its 9 authorized Recognized Organizations

(ABS, BV, CCS, DNV, GL, KR, LR, NK and RINA). (It is not required to obtain

individual approval from HKMD for that competent service provider)...........

(2) For good record keeping and the need to satisfy port State control

inspection, the ship shall maintain reports, checklists, records, and

statements etc. as required by paragraphs 13 to 15 of Annex 1 of

MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 ...........................................................................

(3) The ship should also maintain the inspection and maintenance records of

routine inspections carried out by the ship's crew and the applicable

certificates for the launching appliances and equipment ...........................

(4) The five-yearly dynamic operational test of the winch brake should be

witnessed by and conducted to the satisfaction of the attending Recognized

Organization’'s surveyor .........................................................................

304. Provision of Immersion Suits on Cargo Ships

(1) An immersion suits should be provided for every persons on board.(same

amount as the total number of persons for which life-saving appliances are

provided as in the Record of equipment for the Cargo Ship Safety

Certificate)................................................................................................

(2) At least 2 immersion suits should be stowed at each navigation bridge and

engine control room. (If 3 life jackets are stowed, then 3 immersion suits

should also be stowed) ...........................................................................

(3) If the ship is constantly engaged on voyages between the parallels of latitude

20 degrees North and 20 degrees South, the ship is not required to carry

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immersion suits. .....................................................................................

(4) Immersion suits should be so placed as to be readily accessible and their

position should be plainly indicated. ........................................................

(5) For any watch or work stations which are located remotely from the place or

places where immersion suits are normally stowed, additional immersion suits

should be provided at these locations for the number of persons normally on

watch or working at those locations at any time (Owners should therefore

carry out a risk assessment of their vessels in order to arrive at an

appropriate provision and consult with Classification Society) .....................

(6) Liferafts, if located at the aft/forward end of the ship and at a distance of

more than 100 m from the closest survival craft, as required by SOLAS

regulation III/31.1.4, should be regarded as “remotely located survival craft”

with regard to SOLAS regulation III/7.2.1.4. The area where these remotely

located survival crafts are stowed should be provided with:

- a minimum number of 2 lifejackets and 2 immersion suits; .................

- adequate means of illumination complying with SOLAS regulation III/16.7,

either fixed or portable, which should be capable of illuminating the

liferaft stowage position as well as the area of water into which the

liferaft should be launched. Portable lights, when used, should have

brackets to permit their positioning on both sides of the ship; and .....

- an embarkation ladder or other means of embarkation enabling descent to

the water in a controlled manner* in accordance with SOLAS regulation

III/11.7. ............................................................................................

(* Controlled manner: a knotted rope is not acceptable for this purpose)

305. Back-up arrangement for ECDIS

(1) ECDIS operating with electronic navigational chart (ENC) mode

: 2nd independent EDCIS, which has a separate power supply and data input,

operating with ENC mode.......................................................................

: or, an appropriate up-to-date folio of paper nautical charts.....................

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(2) ECDIS operating in the Raster Chart Display System (RCDS) mode

: an appropriate up-to-date folio of paper nautical charts..........................

306. Electronic Nautical Publications (ENPs)

(1) ENPs should either be published by IMO, an Administration, a hydrographic

organization, or other organizations which are authorized by an Administration;

...............................................................................................................

(2) ENPs should be kept up-to-date;..............................................................

(3) ENPs should be accessible to the Officer of Watch (OOW) without the need to

leave his duty station; ..............................................................................

(4) A computer should be dedicated for ENPs and connected always to the main

and emergency power supplies; ................................................................

(5) For backup purpose, ENPs should also be available in another computer on

board which should be accessible to the OOW in a short period of time. In

addition, hard copies of the publications for emergency use, including the

International Code of Signals and IAMSAR Manual, should be provided on

board; and ...............................................................................................

(6) Operational guidelines for using the system and viewing of the publications

should be available on board and make known to the officers concerned

................................................................................................................

307. Examination, Testing and Maintenance of Shipboard Lifting Appliances and

Loose gear

(1) Ship master should ensure that all lifting appliances and loose gear on board

ships are safe for use. ............................................................................

(2) Every lifting appliance and every item of loose gear should be tested by a

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competent person before being put into use for the first time and after any

substantial alteration or repair to any part liable to affect its safety. Upon

completion of the test, the lifting appliance and the loose gear should be

thoroughly examined by the competent person. ........................................

(3) Every lifting appliance and every item of loose gear should be thoroughly

examined by a competent person at least once in every 12 months ..........

(4) Every lifting appliance should be retested by a competent person at least

once in every 5 years. Upon completion of the test, the lifting appliance

should be thoroughly examined by the competent person. .........................

(5) Subsequent to any examination or testing of the lifting appliances and loose

gear, a record duly signed by the competent person carrying out such

examination or test should be kept on board. Any record of maintenance,

alternation and damage repair should also be maintained. .........................

(6) The competent person should be a person possessing the knowledge and

experience required for the performance of such examination and test, who

may be the senior officers on board or surveyors from the recognized

classification societies. ............................................................................

308. ILO Convention Nos. 92 and 133

The requirements of ILO Convention Nos. 92 and 133 should be confirmed. The

requirements of ILO Convention No.92 should be basically complied with. In the

case where the requirements of ILO Convention No.133 are not fully complied

with, then the fact should be marked both on the Document of

Compliance(DOC) and also in the survey report. ..........................................

309. Exemption from any part of ILO Convention No.133

ILO 133의 일부요건에 대한 면제

The shipowners may apply for exemption from any part of ILO Convention

No.133 if deemed impracticable in compliance with the requirements. Then,

HKMD will consider the exemption seriously provided that the requirements of

ILO Convention No.92 are complied with. ....................................................

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310. Multiple Load Line Certificate

(1) In principle, the application should be submitted by the owner with

corresponding deadweight together with relevant information in order for

Administration to give authorization to the relevant Classification to issue

Multiple Load Line Certificate on a case by case basis...........................

(2) The surveyor should confirm the followings;

i) the ship complies with all applicable requirements of Load Line,

MARPOL, etc. for the maximum deadweight ....................................

ii) where alternation in the moulded draft due to the changes of load line

marks results in an increase in the net tonnage, the tonnage of the

vessel should be re-ascertained by KR and a new international tonnage

certificate incorporating the increased net tonnage should be displayed

on board the ship immediately........................................................

(3) In the case where the verification is conducted by the ship's master instead

of surveyor, the master should follow the following guidelines;

i) Only one set of load line marks should be visible on the ship's side

and the associated load line certificate should be displayed at all

times..............................................................................................

ii) The remaining load line marks should be properly obliterated with paint

and the remaining load line certificate(s) not being used should be

kept away from the one in use.......................................................

iii) An official entry should be made in the official log book every time

the load line mark has been changed. ..........................................

iv) Other statutory certificates with indication of deadweight not

corresponding to the International Load Line Certificate in use should

also be kept away from the one in use........................................

311. Implementation of the Phase-out Scheme for Single Hull Tankers and banning

the carriage of heavy grade oil(HGO) in those tankers

(1) In principle, no extension to the operational life will be granted for Hong Kong

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registered single hull tankers. For relatively new single hull tankers (tankers

less than 20 years old from their delivery date), a more flexible approach may

be taken to allow these vessels to extend their service life until 2015 ........

(2) Single hull tankers with extension of operational life would not be permitted to

enter into Hong Kong waters. ..................................................................

(3) Local single hull tankers (600 dwt and over but below 5000 dwt): The existing

tankers older than 25 years on or after 5 April 2008 may continue to operate

only if they are not used for the carriage of HGO. ...................................

312. Certificates and Documents required to be carried on board ships (HKMSIN

No.49/2011 ☜ hyperlink) ...........................................................................

If necessary, the surveyor may inform the owner of HKMSIN No.49/2011

regarding certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships. In

addition to the list in FAL.2/Circ.123, MEPC.1/Circ.769, MSC.1/Circ.1409, Hong

Kong ships engaged in international voyage are required or recommended also

to carry certificates, documents and publications as detailed in Annex II to

HKMSIN No.49/2011 (required : Part A, recommended : Part B)

313. List of international maritime conventions which have been extended to Hong

Kong and the corresponding Hong Kong legislation

If necessary, the surveyor may inform the owner of "List of international

maritime conventions which have been extended to Hong Kong and the

corresponding Hong Kong legislation"* in Annex of HKMSIN No.42/2005

regarding publications and copies of Conventions required to be carried on

board ships.(* Please refer to the attached list). .......................................

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314. EEBD .......................................................................................................

- At least two (2) EEBDs should be provided in accommodation spaces.

- EEBDs should be provided in machinery spaces for category A containing

machinery used for main propulsion as stated below:

(1) Machinery spaces of category A containing machinery used for main

propulsion:

(a) One (1) EEBD in the engine control room, if located within the space

(b) One (1)EEBD in workshop areas, if there is, however, a direct access to

an escape way from the workshop, an EEBD is not requirement.

(c) One (1)EEBD on each deck or platform level near the escape ladder

constituting the second means of escape from the machinery space

(the other means being an enclosed escape trunk or watertight door at

the lower level of the space)

(2) In machinery spaces of category A other than those of above (1):

One (1) EEBD, as a minimum, on each deck or platform level near the

escape ladder other than a fire shelter, an escape trunk or a watertight

access door to safe spaces.

- At least two (2) sets of spare EEBDs shall be provided onboard either in the area

of navigation bridge, fire control station or storage room

- Emergency Escape Breathing Devices shall be examined at least annually by

suitably qualified ship’' staff, or by a competent service station recognized by a

Recognized Organization. Hydrostatic testing of EEBD shall be carried out in

accordance with the recommendation from manufacturer.

315. Portable fire extinguishers ...........................................................................

(1) Portable fire extinguishers should be examined annually by a competent

person; (A competent person may be taken as Chief Officer, Second

Engineer or above)

(2) Each portable fire extinguisher should be with a tag indicating that it has

been examined

(3) CO2/Halon Portable fire extinguishers should not be located in

accommodation spaces;

At least one portable fire extinguisher of each type manufactured in the same

year and kept on board a ship should be test discharged at five yearly

intervals (as part of a fire drill).

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316. Spare charges for portable fire extinguishers ................................................

For portable fire extinguishers of the same type, capable of being recharged on

board, the spare charges should be provided as follows:

(1) 100% for the first ten portable fire extinguishers and 50% for the remaining

portable fire extinguishers but not more than 60; and

(2) For portable fire extinguishers that cannot be recharged by the crew,

additional portable fire extinguishers of the same quantity, type, capacity

and number as determined in (1) above should be provided in lieu of spare

charges.

317. Testing for portable fire extinguishers ..........................................................

Containers of permanently pressurized portable fire extinguishers and propellant

bottles of non-pressurized portable fire extinguishers should be hydraulic

pressure tested as follows by a competent service station recognized by a

Recognized Organization:

(1) Powder type, CO2 type, other type of portable fire extinguishers every 10

years

(2) Containers of non-permanently pressurized portable fire extinguishers should

be hydraulic pressure tested every 10 years.

318. Maintenance and inspection of fixed carbon dioxide

fire extinguishing system ...........................................................................

All Hong Kong registered ships shall carry out maintenance and inspection of

fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems in accordance with IMO

MSC/Circ.1318. At each intermediate, periodical or renewal survey in cargo

ships, high pressure cylinders should be subjected to periodical tests at intervals

not exceeding 10 years. At the 10-year inspection, at least 10% of the total

number provided should be subjected to an internal inspection and hydrostatic

test by a competent service station recognized by a Recognized Organization.

319 Controls for fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing system ............................

Carbon dioxide systems shall comply with the following requirements:

(1) Two separate controls shall be provided for releasing carbon dioxide into a

protected space and to ensure the activation of the alarm. One control shall

be used for opening the valve of the piping which conveys the gas into the

protected space and a second control shall be used to discharge the gas

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from its storage containers; and

(2) The two controls shall be located inside a release box clearly identified for

the particular space. If the box containing the controls is to be locked, a

key to the box shall be in a break-glass-type enclosure conspicuously

located adjacent to the box.

320. Foam fire-extinguishing systems .................................................................

Fixed foam extinguishing systems should be inspected every two years by a

competent service station recognized by a Recognized Organization. Foam

sample analysis shall be carried out after a period of 3 years of date

manufacture and thereafter every year at authorized service agent or

manufacturer’'s laboratory. A record of the age of the foam concentrates and of

subsequent controls should be kept onboard.

321. Air cylinders for self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)...........................

SCBA air cylinders shall be examined at least annually by a competent service

station recognized by a Recognized Organization. SCBA cylinders should be

hydraulic pressure tested at intervals not exceeding 5 years and the hydrostatic

test date must be permanently marked on the bottles. Two spare charges

suitable for use with the breathing apparatus should be provided for each SCBA.

If cargo ships are equipped with suitably located means for fully recharging the

air cylinders free from contamination, only one spare charge is required for each

required SCBA.

322. Air bottles for air supply in totally enclosed lifeboats.....................................

Air bottles for air supply in totally enclosed lifeboats should be hydraulic

pressure tested by a competent service station recognized by a Recognized

Organization at intervals not exceeding 5 years and the hydrostatic test date

must be permanently marked on the bottles.

323. Medical oxygen cylinders ............................................................................

Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders shall be carried out by a competent

service station recognized by a Recognized Organization at the intervals not

exceeding 5 years and the hydrostatic test date must be permanently marked on

the bottles.

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324. Lifeboat turnout ..........................................................................................

SOLAS regulation III/20.7 requires that all lifeboats, except free-fall lifeboats,

shall be monthly turned out from their stowed position, without any person

onboard if weather and sea conditions so allow.

325. Lifeboat launching drill ................................................................................

When performing drills with persons on board a lifeboat, it is recommended that

the lifeboat first be lowered and recovered without persons on board to

ascertain that the arrangement functions correctly. The lifeboat should then be

lowered into the water with only the number of persons on board necessary to

operate the boat.

326. Free-fall lifeboat drill ..................................................................................

When the lifeboat is free-fall launched as part of a drill, this should be carried

out with the minimum personnel required to manoeuvre the boat in the water

and to recover it. The recovery operation should be carried out with special

attention, bearing in mind the high risk level of this operation. Where permitted

by SOLAS, simulated launching should be carried out in accordance with the

manufacturer’'s instructions, taking due note of the Guidelines for simulated

launching of free-fall lifeboats at appendix as stated in the IMO

MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1.

327. Lifeboat fall preventer device ......................................................................

A “Fall Preventer Device” (FPD) can be used to minimize the risk of injury or

death by providing a secondary alternate load path in the event of failure of the

on-load hook or its release mechanism or of accidental release of the on-load

hook. However, FPDs should not be regarded as a substitute for a safe on-load

release mechanism. If FPDs are provided, they must be designed, installed,

inspected and utilized in accordance with the manufacturer instruction and

complied with IMO MSC.1/Circ.1327. The ship’'s operating crew should be

familiar with the operation of the FPD fitted to the lifeboat on their ship. The

procedure to be followed should be contained in the ISM Code documentation

and the ship’'s training manual

328. Falls used in launching life saving appliances ..............................................

Wire rope grips “"bulldog grips”" are not accepted. Where wire rope grips

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“bulldog grips" are found to have been used on primary load-bearing

terminations, arrangements are to be made by the operators to have them

replaced wedged socket etc.

Example of bulldog grip

Example of wedge socket

329. Medical Stores ...........................................................................................

A cargo ship registered in Hong Kong is required to have onboard medicines or

medical stores in accordance with the scales set out in the following

Schedule(s): (hyperlinked)

http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_ind.nsf/e1bf50c09a33d3dc482564840019d2f4/1d

3061bc86bebc35482564ac0008b64d?OpenDocument

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330. GMDSS radio installations operation and maintenance ..................................

Test on DSC radio installations must be completed with reception

acknowledgement so that the effectiveness of the equipment could be ensured.

If no acknowledgement is received despite of numerous tests, it should be

recorded in the radio logbook and the shore engineer should be called upon to

check the effectiveness of the DSC radio.

331. Annual Performance Test of AIS ..................................................................

To carry out annual performance test of AIS in accordance with the IMO

MSC.1/Circ.1252 by a qualified radio inspector of an approved radio firm, and

to retain the "AIS Performance Test Report" issued by the radio firm on board

the ship.

332. Annual Performance Test of EPIRB ..............................................................

To carry out annual performance test of EPIRB in accordance with the IMO

MSC.1/Circ.1040 by a qualified radio inspector of an approved radio firm, and

to retain the "EPIRB Performance Test Report" issued by the radio firm on board

the ship.

333. Annual Performance Test of VDR/S-VDR .....................................................

To carry out annual performance test of VDR/S-VDR in accordance with the

IMO MSC/Circ.1222 by a qualified radio inspector of an approved radio firm,

and to retain the "VDR/S-VDR Performance Test Report" issued by the radio

firm on board the ship.

D PSC

401. Masters of Hong Kong flagged ships are requested to inspect their ships in

accordance with the following checklist (PSC Checklist for ships entering into

the US/Australian ports) before their entries into the US/Australian ports........

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402. Port State Control ......................................................................................

In the event of a Hong Kong registered ship being detained as a result of PSC

intervention, the shipmaster or owner should immediately:

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(1) Forward a copy of the PSC inspection report (i. e. FORM A and FORM B),

stating when, where and by whom the ship has been detained, to this

Department; and

(2) Contact the local office(s) of the ship’'s Classification Society and/or the

ship’'s SMC classification Society and/or the ship’'s ISSC Recognized

Security Organization to arrange an inspection and/or audit for confirmation

of the deficiencies and/or nonconformities, and other necessary remedial

action as directed by the port State.

E Others

501. As-built construction drawings

As-built construction drawings should be maintained on board and ashore. ..

502. Operational instruction for watertight doors

Hong Kong registered passenger ships that have the watertight doors should

possess an "operational instruction" approved by HKMD. If this case happens,

contact Convention & Legislation Service Team. ..........................................

503. If LPG is used for cooking, water and space heating, etc. in smaller cargo

ships, fishing vessels, tugs, barges, launches and pleasure craft, the following

warning notice should be displayed to each appliance in red. ......................

WARNING

1. DO NOT LIGHT IF LEAKAGE IS SUSPECTED.

2. BEWARE OF ANY UNUSUAL SMELL AS THIS MAY INDICATE

LEAKAGE FROM THE APPLIANCE.

3. DO NOT CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH A NAKED FLAME.

4. MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

504. HKMD accepts materials and equipments complying with the test procedures/

standards and performance specifications laid down by IMO. In general,

materials and equipments approved by a maritime authority for use on its

registered ships or approved by the authorized ROs or RSOs of MD are

acceptable to be used on cargo ships registered in Hong Kong. (Marine

equipment which has the certificate of MED(European Marine Equipment

directive) is also acceptable) ......................................................................

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505. List of recognized Application Service Providers (ASPs).................................

(1) The China Transportation & Telecommunication Centre

Address : 1, Waiguan Houshen,

Anwai, Beijing 100011

China

Tel. : 0086 10 65293382

Fax : 0086 10 65293322

Email : [email protected]

Website : http://www.lrit.com.cn (Under construction)

Contact : Shirley ZHANG

(2) Pole Star Space Applications Limited

Address : Suite 301 – 303

Whiteleys Centre

Queensway

London W2 4YN

United Kingdom

Tel : 44 (0) 20 7313 7400

Fax : 44 (0) 20 7313 7401


Website : http://www.lrit.com

(3) Transas Telematics Limited

Address : 4 Compass Point

Ensign Way

Hamble

Southampton SO31 4AR

United Kingdom

Tel : 44 (0) 23 8045 8544

Fax : 44 (0) 23 8045 8733


Website : http://www.transas.com/telematics

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Checklist for Liberian flagged Ships

(for Owners)

Name of Ship : LBR Date




101. ILO 92 & 133

- In case of the ships constructed on or after 1st Jan. 1995 shall be fully

complied with ILO 92 & 133....................................................................

- In case of the ships constructed before 1st Jan. 1995 may be partially

complied with ILO 92 & 133....................................................................

102. Ships not expressly covered by the SOLAS Convention and ILL Convention shall

carry National Cargo Ship Safety Certificate..................................................

B Change of Flag

201. Survey for change of ship's nationality

Where ship owner and/or operator request, this Society shall issue following

statements to them.....................................................................................

1) Confirmation of classification certificate together with a copy of current interim

classification certificate.

2) A statement or affidavit indicating;

- all conditions of classification, outstanding classification recommendations

and/or outstanding deficiencies;

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- all statutory certificates issued on behalf of the Administration

- current status of classification and statutory surveys

- if applied, any reason why a vessel is presently not fit to proceed to sea.


301. Acceptance of Equipments

Safety equipments, other materials or equipments, approved by the government

or IACS classification authorized from the Administration. ............................

302. Passenger Vessels-Underwater examination of hull in lieu of drydocking

1) Operators of Liberian vessels should make the request to perform an

underwater examination in lieu of drydocking directly to this Society. this

Society will evaluate the request and, after considering all relevant

information, make a recommendation to the Administration.....................

2) Passenger vessels of 15 years of age or less are to be examined in dry

docking at least twice during any five year period and the span between

these dry docking examinations shall not exceed three years. Underwater

examinations may be requested for the three remaining annual inspections

in accordance with the procedures outlined above. Due to the limit of three

years between dry dockings, requests for more than two consecutive

underwater examinations in lieu of dry docking will not be considered....

3) Passenger vessels of more than 15 years of age must have the outer

bottom of the hull examined in drydock at least every other year. Underwater

examinations in lieu of drydockings for the alternate years may be requested

in accordance with the procedures described above................................

303. Instruction relating to SOLAS

1) EEBD

- EEBDs for accommodation spaces on Cargo Ships: at least two EEBDs (If

the ship's accommodation is separated, at least two EEBDs should be

located in each accommodation space. ................................................

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- Passenger Ships (P≤36): At least two(2) EEBDs in each main vertical zone.

.........................................................................................................

- Passenger Ships (P＞36): At least four(4) EEBDs in each main vertical

zone..................................................................................................

- Machinery spaces on all ships: A minimum 4 (Two EEBDs should be

located in the control room and one located by each escape ladder).....

(For vessel's without control rooms a minimum of two EEBD shall be

required subject to a review by Classification Society of the layout, size and

number of persons normally working in the engine room) ......................

- Spares: EEBD＜11 : 1

11≤EEBD＜20 : 2

EEBD＞20 : 10％ (no more than 4) ...................................

- Taking into account the number of persons who may enter the pump room

during normal operations, EEBDs should be made available for individual

carriage for the maximum number of persons who may enter the pump

room during such operations. These EEBDs are in addition to the ones

installed in the engineroom and the accommodation spaces. Ships may opt

to install EEBDs in the pump room in lieu of providing additional EEBDs for

individual carriage. If this option is chosen, a minimum of two EEBDs

should be installed in the pump room. At least one EEBD training devices

shall be provided for training purposes. .................................................

2) Immersion Suits and Thermal Protective Aids

- For vessels other than bulk carriers operating exclusively within the warm

climates between 30° North and 30° South latitudes, immersion suits and

thermal protective aids will not be required............................................

- At least two additional immersion suit of adequate size shall be required

near the additional liferafts(s) when fitted forward or aft, so that the

immersion suits may be available ot the crew working out on deck away

from the accommodation deck. ...........................................................

- A number of additional immersion suits may also be required at other

locations if the vessels Classification Society determines that there are

watch or work stations, which are so remote from the place where a

crewman's immersion suit is stored, that in emergency it is unreasonable

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to expect a crewman could acquire the assigned immersion suit...........

- The three(3) immersion suits per a lifeboat for passenger vessels are

intended for use by the designated and/or certified persons in charge of

the lifeboat. They may be kept in the staterooms of the assigned

personnel............................................................................................

- All persons in the crew of a rescue boat are to be provided with immersion

suits, if different from the persons in charge of the lifeboat for passenger

vessels................................................................................................

3) Requirement for radio officers of GMDSS ship

- Where a radio maintainer is not on board

At least two deck officers should be qualified for GOC, and one of the two

should also be designated to have primary responsibility for radio

communications during distress incidents. This ship should be complied with

the duplication of equipment and shore based maintenance....................

- Where the two deck officer with qualification of GOC are not on board

A dedicated radio maintainer who is qualified for a 1st REC or a 2nd REC

of GMDSS and a radio maintenance certificate should be on board. This

case, the ship should be complied with the duplication of equipment or

shore based maintenance.....................................................................

4) Maintenance of Inflatable liferafts and lifejackets

- A liferaft service station should maintain the raft in accordance with the

IMO Res. A.761(18) and a suspension test with 10% overload for davit

launching appliances for a liferaft should be carried out at every second

inspection. .........................................................................................

- A liferaft provided at ship's bow/ stern is to be transportable and

launchable by one person. They may be stowed in protected positions

provided they are readily available at all times. ....................................

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5) The annual and five year thorough examination and testing of lifeboat

launching appliances and on-load release gear the examination and testing

should be carried out by:

a. manufacturer, or .............................................................................

b. service personnel properly trained and certified by the manufacturer...

c. crew members properly trained and certified by the manufacturer in the

presence of a class society surveyor, or...........................................

d. non-manufacturer certified third party service personnel acceptable to

the flag Administration and in the presence of a class society

surveyor...........................................................................................

The five year test must always be conducted in the presence of a class

surveyor no matter who conducts it........................................................

304. Maintenance and Inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances

1) Fixed CO2 and Halon system

- Every two years the contents of the cylinders are verified by weight or

isotropic measurement as part of the SOLAS Safety Equipment survey. .

- Weight scales may be used to verify cylinder contents and recharging is

required if the loss in charge is 10 percent or more. ...........................

- All fixed CO2 and Halon cylinders must be hydrostatically tested as follows:

after each 20 years of service,.............................................................

prior to recharging a discharged cylinder or..........................................

when visual inspection reveals a potential defect...................................

- Hydrostatic test dates must be stamped on the cylinders. Hydrostatic

testing must be performed by a authorized servicing facility which has been

certified by a government agency or recognized classification society, and

by extinguisher manufacturer to perform this type of work. The facility

must be acceptable to the attending classification society surveyor. The

same facility should recharge the cylinders after testing to demonstrate

serviceability........................................................................................

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2) Portable Fire Extinguishers.

- Annual Survey

The examination of the fire extinguishers is an integral part of the annual

statutory surveys for the SOLAS Safety Equipment Certification. The fire

extinguishers should be examined and, if necessary, serviced annually. The

annual servicing/examination of the portable fire extinguishers can be

carried out by the crew, if the crew is properly trained and such servicing

is acceptable to the vessels classification society, or by an authorized

service facility. The classification society surveyor must be satisfied with the

condition of the extinguishers...............................................................

- Verification of Fire Extinguishers Contents

Every two years in conjunction with the SOLAS Safety Equipment Survey the

contents of the cylinders must be verified. Weighing of the portable CO2

cylinders in the presence of the classification society surveyor is an

acceptable method of verification. .......................................................

- Spare Charges, Additional Fire Extinguishers, and Refilling of Extinguishers.

For fire extinguishers of the same type, capable of being recharged on


100% for the first 10 extinguishers and 50% for the remaining extinguishers

but not more than 60 (fractions to be rounded off to next whole

number)..............................................................................................

For extinguishers which cannot be recharged by the crew, additional portable

fire extinguishers of the same quantity, type, capacity and number as

determined in paragraph a above should be provided in lieu of spare

charge..................................................................................................

Instructions for recharging the extinguishers should be carried on board...

- Hydrostatic Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers.

Portable fire extinguishers shall be hydrostatically tested every 10 years;

A hydrostatic test may also be required by the classification society

surveyor or Liberia Nautical Inspector if visual examination indicates a

potential defect in the cylinder. The hydrostatic test date must be permanently

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marked on the bottles. .........................................................................

3) Fixed Foam System.

Foam analysis is a part of the SOLAS Safety Equipment survey and thus is

performed every two years. The class society surveyor may require it at

other times if there is cause to question the suitability of the foam or

condition of the storage tank..................................................................

4) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

- Hydrostatic testing of SCBA cylinders shall be carried out once every five

years. The hydrostatic test date must be permanently marked on the

bottles. Intervals for hydrostatically testing cylinders of the ultra lightweight

type may vary and will depend upon the requirements of the cylinder

manufacturer and the vessels classification society. Servicing of the

cylinders must be performed to the satisfaction of the classification society

surveyor..............................................................................................

- Two spare charges suitable for use with the breathing apparatus should be

provided for each required apparatus...................................................

- If passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and cargo ships

are equipped with suitably located means for fully recharging the air

cylinders free from contamination, only one spare charge is required for

each required apparatus......................................................................

5) Fire extinguishing requirements for paint and flammable liquid lockers

- Requirements fire extinguishers (Refer to below table) .........................

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construction of ship deck area of a locker fire extinguisher

Constructed before

1992.2.1

① 10㎡ or less

one portable fire extinguisher

located outside the entrance to

the space

② between 10㎡-20㎡

two portable fire extinguisher


the space

③ greater than 20㎡ fixed fire extinguishing system

Constructed between

1992.2.1 and 1998.2.1

④ 10㎡ or less



the space

⑤ greater than 10㎡ fixed fire extinguishing system

Constructed between

1998.2.1 and 2002.7.1

⑥ 4㎡ or less



the space

⑦ greater than 4㎡ fixed fire extinguishing system

Constructed on or

after 2002.7.1

⑧ 4㎡ or less * Refer to below

⑨ greater than 4㎡ fixed fire extinguishing system

* For lockers of a deck area of less than 4㎡, constructed on or after

2002.7.1, which do not give access to accommodation, spaces, a carbon

dioxide portable fire extinguisher sized to provide a minimum volume of

free gas equal to 40% of the gross volume of the space may be accepted

in lieu of a fixed system. A discharge port shall be arranged in the locker

to allow the discharge of the extinguisher without having to enter into the

protected space. The required portable fire extinguisher shall be stowed

adjacent to the port. Alternatively, a port or hose connection may be

provided to facilitate the use of fire main water.

- Portable fire extinguisher: maximum fully charged weight of 23kg (50.7lb)

and minimum weights of CO2 extinguisher is 6.8kg (15lb) and of Dry

Chemical is 4.5kg (10lb). ...................................................................

- Fixed extinguishing system

CO2 extinguisher : at least 40% of the space gross volume.................

Dry Chemical : at least 0.5kg/cubic meter of space gross volume.........

Water Spray: at least 5 liter/square meter of deck area........................

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305. Instruction relating to MARPOL

1) Supply vessel carrying Fuel

Requirements of MARPOL 73/78 Annex I Reg. 2 (2) do not apply to

off-shore supply vessel carrying 200 M³ fuel and above..........................

D Others

401. Instruction relating to other Conventions

1) Names, Numbers and Markings on Liberia Vessels

- Every Liberia Vessel shall have her name upon bow and stern. The home

port of the vessel shall also be marked upon the stern. These names shall

be painted or gilded upon beaded or cast Roman letters in light color on a

dark background, or in a dark color on a light background, permanently

affixed and distinctly visible. The smallest letters used shall not be less

than four inches in size........................................................................

- Each vessel of Liberia, in addition to having her name painted on her stern,

shall have the name conspicuously placed in distinct, plain letters of not

less than six inches in length on each outer side of the pilot house.......

- The designated number (ship's official number) of each vessel shall be

marked permanently on her main beam. ..............................................

- The draft of vessel shall be marked upon the stem and stern post, in

English feet or in decimeters, in Arabic numerals. The bottom of each

numeral shall indicate the draft to that line. ..........................................

2) Carriage of Grain

The vessel and barge of 200 G/T and above shall be issued " official grain

loading certificate" by authorized Classification Society.............................

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3) List of Application Service Provider for LRIT ...........................................

TRANSAS Telematics Limited Pole Star Space Applications Limited

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

(T) +44 (0) 23 8045 8544 (T) +44 (0)20 7313 7400

(F) +44 (0) 23 8045 8733 (F) +44 (0)20 7313 7401

4) Guidance for the International Medical Guide for Ships. ..........................

- “International Medical Guide for Ships” shall be considered in compliance

with Administration requirements. The medical equipment shall be

maintained and used in accordance with the instruction in the

“International Medical Guide for Ships” appropriate to the equipment

carried on board.

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Checklist for Malaysia flagged Ships

(for Owners)

Name of Ship : MYS Date




101. Crew Accommodation

(1) Vessel shall comply with UK crew accommodation regulation 1997 .....................

(2) The crew accommodation survey shall be conducted in accordance with Marine

Department Checklist. .............................................................................................................

102. FPSO and FSO shall be surveyed and issued certificate as an Oil Tanker. ..........

103. Issuance of DOC or SOC

Document of Compliance or Statement of compliance shall be issued for

Conventions not ratified by Malaysia .....................................................................................

104. Issuance of short term certificate

It is allowed to issue short term certificate for maximum period of 2 months for

following conditions:

(1) Rectification cannot be done with valid reason or spare parts not available at the

port where the deficiency found or reported * (is only valid for malfunction of

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Navigation and Radio equipment, malfunction or servicing and testing of LSA

and FFA equipment) ...............................................................................................................

(2) Equivalent or alternative arrangement or temporary measures has been provided

to the satisfaction of attending surveyor in accordance with statutory

requirements ...............................................................................................................................

(3) The owners shall immediately but not later than 2 weeks from date of issuance

of certificates, report to Ship Accreditation Unit, Marine Department of Malaysia

with :

- all relevant supporting documents which include difficulty to rectify the

deficiency.....................................................................................................................................

- equivalent measure in place and proposed corrective action plan to rectify the

deficiency ....................................................................................................................................

105. Extension of dry docking survey

(1) It is allowed to extend dry docking survey for a maximum period of not more

than 3 months from due date in the following circumstances:

- In cases where dry docking is required, but cannot be carried out, an

underwater inspection of the ship bottom shall be carried out before the

nominal Docking Survey due date ...............................................................................

- In cases where an underwater inspection is not possible (e.g. poor visibility,

draft restrictions, excessive current, refusal by port Authority), an internal

inspection of ship bottom structure, to the maximum extent practicable, shall

be carried out. .....................................................................................................................

- In cases of extensions of not more than one month in lieu of underwater

inspection of vessel bottom, a general examination afloat to determine the

vessel fitness for continued service during the extension period, may be

considered as follows:

i) Examination and testing of the steering machinery as considered

necessary .....................................................................................................................

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ii) Review of onboard records to confirm satisfactory operation of the

propulsion ....................................................................................................................

iii) No damages and/or groundings have occurred since the last attendance

by RO ..........................................................................................................................

iv) In addition, external examination of the saltwater systems with particular

attention to non-metallic expansion pieces (if fitted), sea valves and their

attachment to sea chest/side shell should also be carried out .................

(2) Following factors shall be considered but limited to, before the docking survey

extension is granted;

- The unavailability of dry docking or repair facilities or unavailability of

essential material, equipment or spare parts for dry docking ............................

- Delays incurred by action to avoid severe weather ...............................................

- Unanticipated delays at loading/discharge facilities .................................................

(3) Owners shall inform Marine Department (Ship Accreditation Unit) the intention

of delaying dry docking survey with supporting documents one (1) month prior

to due date .................................................................................................................................

(4) In any circumstances. extensions of dry docking surveys shall not be granted for

commercial reasons. .................................................................................................................

(5) Authorization in this section is valid for all types of vessels less than 10 years

old ...............................................................................................................................................

B Change of Flag / Registration

No applicable instructions


301. Fire Plan 및 Safety Plan

Fire Plan and Safety Plan shall be translated to Bahasa Malaysia ............................

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(Organizations authorized to approve the translation are Dewan Bahasa dan

Pustaka, Saz Marine Services Sdn. Bhd. and Institute Terjemahan Negara Malaysia)

302. Portable Fire Extinguishers

(1) All extinguishers shall be examined annually by a ship officer or engineer or

authorized agent .......................................................................................................................

(2) Testing (Marine equipment approved according to the European Marine

Equipment Directive 96/98/EC is accepted by marine Department)

- Hydraulic testing must be carried out by an accredited service agent or test

facility ......................................................................................................................................

- Prior to recharging an extinguisher, a thorough inspection and internal

examination must be carried out by service provider and the surveyor is to

verify test protocol done in accordance with manufacturer manual ................. .

(3) Service

- Water and Foam Extinguishers must be filled by ship officer or engineer or

authorized agent ......................................................................................................................

- Other extinguishers are to be recharged by authorized service agent .................

(4) Detailed guidelines

- water and foam

i) The charge must be replaced every 12 months ..............................................

ii) Containers which are permanently under pressure must be tested

hydrostatically every 5 years. Containers which are not kept under

pressure must be tested every 10 years .........................................................

iii) The test pressure shall not be less than 1.5 times the working pressure

or 2 N/mm2 if the working pressure is unknown .......................................

- CO2

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i) The charge must be checked every 12 months and replaced at 5 year

intervals ........................................................................................................................

ii) Containers must be hydrostatically tested every 10 years .........................

iii) The test pressure shall not be less than 25 N/mm2 ..................................

- Halon and Powder with shell kept under pressure

i) The charge must be replaced every 2 years ....................................................


iii) The test pressure shall not be less 1.5 times the working pressure or 2

N/mm2 if the working pressure is unknown .................................................

- Powder with shell not kept under pressure

i) The charge must be checked every 12 months and replaced at 5 year

intervals ........................................................................................................................


iii) The test pressure shall not be less than 1.5 times the working pressure

or 2 N/mm2 if the working pressure is unknown .......................................

- Propellant bottles of non-pressurized fire extinguishers

i) The content must be checked every year .........................................................

ii) Bottles must by hydrostatically tested every 10 years ................................

iii) The test pressure shall not be less than 2 times the working pressure or

25N/mm2 in the case of a CO2 type with safety devices or 35 N/mm2

in the case of a CO2 type without safety devices ..................................... .

303. Fixed Gas fire-extinguishing

(1) Annual inspections should be carried out by a ship officer or engineer or

authorized agent (including the quantity of medium in containers) ......................

(2) Testing

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- The Hydraulic test period for high pressure containers should be carried out for

10% of the containers during each 10 year period or 100% of the containers

after 20 years from the date of manufacture ................................................................

- Hydraulic test required after repair ...................................................................................

- Hydraulic test also required if loss of content more than 10% for C02 and 5%

for Halon ....................................................................................................................................

- The test pressure shall not be less than 25 N/mm2 for CO2 containers and 1.5

times the working pressure for Halon containers .......................................................

304. Fixed Foam Extinguishing System

An analysis of foam samples must be undertaken after 3 years from date of

manufacture and annually thereafter by an authorized service agent or

manufacturer's laboratory ..........................................................................................................

305. Cylinders For Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

(1) All cylinders, high pressure fittings and hoses should be externally examined

annually by ship Officer or engineer or authorized agent ........................................

(2) The Hydraulic test for SCBA Cylinders should be carried at intervals not

exceeding 5 years ...................................................................................................................

(3) The test pressure shall not be less than 1.5 times the working pressure ..........

(4) The compress air inside the cylinder is to be changed once a year.......................

(5) Spare charges in accordance with SOLAS requirement .............................................

306. Immersion Suit

(1) Numbers of immersion suits shall comply with regulation 32.3 Chapter III

SOLAS .......................................................................................................................................

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(2) Additional two immersion suits shall be provided at bridge, engine control room

and fwd station near the location of fwd life raft ......................................................

(3) Vessel constantly engaged in voyages between 30N〫orth and South except Bulk

Carrier are exempted to comply with the requirement of SOLAS Chapter III

32.3.2 carriage of an immersion suit for each person onboard (KR is allowed to

issue exemption certificate on behalf of Government of Malaysia) ........................

(4) The guidelines in MSC/Circ.1047 "Guidelines for monthly shipboard inspection of

immersion suits and anti-exposure suits by ships' crews" shall be incorporated

into the checklist for the inspection of immersions suits and anti-exposure suits

for the purpose of on-board maintenance .......................................................................

(5) It is recommended that each immersion suits and anti-exposure suits be

subjected to an air pressure test as per MSC/Circ.1114, at intervals not

exceeding three years, or more frequently for suits over ten years of age ......

307. Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD)

(1) EEBD shall be provided as follows

- Machinery spaces containing internal combustion machinery used for main

propulsion

(i) One for Engine Control room .....................................................................................

(ii) One in the area close to where engine workshop is located .........................

(iii) One near to the escape route at each deck ........................................................

(In cases where engine control room and workshop are closely located, one

EEBD for them. In cases where engine control room and/or workshop and the

escape route are closely located, the EEBD for engine control room and/or

workshop may be dispensed with, but the number of EEBDs shall not be less

than two)

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- Machinery spaces Category A other than above: one EEBD near the escape

route at each deck. Where the spaces is on one level only and easy access to

safe spaces is surely granted, EEBD is not required ................................................

- In cargo ships, two sets of EEBD in accommodation spaces ..................................

(2) The number of spare EEBD shall be minimum 50% of actual provision ............

(3) Servicing

- The compress air inside the cylinder is to be changed once a year ....................

- The cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every 10 years...................................

- The test pressure shall not be less than 1.5 times the working pressure ..........

308. Periodic Servicing and Maintenance of Lifeboats, Launching Appliances and

On-load Release Gear

(1) Certification of servicing personnel should be issued in accordance with an

established system for training and authorization .......................................................

(2) Weekly and monthly inspections, and routine maintenance as specified in the

equipment maintenance manual, should be conducted under the direct supervision

of a senior ship's officer in accordance with the maintenance manual ...............

(3) All other inspections, servicing and repair should be conducted by ......................

- the manufacturer's representative or

- a person appropriately trained and certified for the work to be done or

- any service provider approved Recognized Organization(s) for the work to be

done.

309. Evaluation, testing and approval of lifesaving appliances

All lifesaving appliances and arrangement shall be evaluated, tested and approved

by Recognized Organizations acting on-behalf of Malaysian Government not inferior

to recommendation adopted by IMO as follows. In addition, lifesaving appliances

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approved by competence authorities in accordance with the respective resolutions as

listed below are accepted for Malaysian Ships ...................................................................

- Res.MSC.81(70) (Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances)

- MSC/Circular.809 (Recommendation for Canopied Reversible Liferafts,

Automatically Self-Righting Liferafts and Fast Rescue Boats, Including Testing,

on Ro-Ro Passenger Ships)

- MSC/Circular.1006 (Guidelines on Fire Test Procedures for Acceptance of

Fire-Retardant Materials for the Construction of Lifeboats)

- MSC/Circular.810 (Recommendation on Means of Rescue on Ro-Ro Passenger

Ships)

- Res.A.520(13) (Code of practice for the evaluation, testing and acceptance of

prototype novel life-saving appliances and arrangements)

- Res.A.752(18) (Guidelines for the Evaluation, Testing and Application of

Low-Location Lighting on Passenger Ships)

310. Radio communication equipment

Radio communication equipment shall comply with the performance standards and

specification as specified in footnotes in SOLAS Reg.IV/14 and Reg.IV/15 ............

311. Publications and Circulars to be provided on board ships flying the Malaysian flag

Ships flying the Malaysian flag is to be provided with the publications and

Circulars listed in the attached list..........................................................................................

312. Annual testing of VDR and S-VDR

Guidelines in MSC/Circ.1222 "Guidelines on annual testing of VDR and S-VDR"

should be complied with when carrying out annual testing of VDR and S-VDR.

The annual test report should be recorded in the form specified in the appendix of

the Circular .....................................................................................................................................

313. ECDIS

Malaysia Marine Department accepts the use of ECDIS on Malaysia Flag ships as

meeting the nautical charts carriage requirements stipulated in Regulation V/19.2.1.4

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and V/27 of SOLAS 74 as amended, under the following conditions:

(1) ECDIS must be type approved in accordance with the requirements of the IMO

Resolution A.817(19) “Performance Standards for ECDIS” and must be operated

with up-to-date official Electronic Nautical Charts(ENCs) .......................................

(2) Ships sailing in waters not covered by ENCs must be provided with an

appropriate up-to-date folio of paper nautical charts .................................................

(3) For back up purposes, the ship must be provided either with a secondary type

approved ECDIS in accordance with the requirements of the MSC Resolution

64(67), “Back-up arrangements for ECDIS” or with a full folio of up-to-date

nautical paper charts for the intended voyage ...............................................................

(4) All officers on watch must be familiar with the operation of the ECDIS on board

the ship .....................................................................................................................................

314. Performance standards for navigational systems and equipment and VDR

Navigational systems and equipment and VDR shall comply with the performance

standards and specification as specified in footnotes in SOLAS Reg.V/18,

Reg.V/19-1 and Reg.V/20 ..........................................................................................................

315. CAS Survey

(1) The survey shall be carried out in accordance of MEPC 94 (46) as amended....

(2) Ship Accreditation Unit shall be notified 1 month prior to the commencement of

CAS survey ...............................................................................................................................

316. Carriage of heavy Grade for tanker less than 5000 dwt and more than 600 dwt

which do not comply with regulation 20 MARPOL Annex I

(1) Renewal or intermediate survey shall be carried in the presence of Department

surveyor. .....................................................................................................................................

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(2) Ship Accreditation Unit shall be notified 1 month prior to the survey being

carried out .................................................................................................................................

317. Exemption from adhering to the requirements of COLREG 1972

Exemption from adhering to the Requirements of International Regulation for

Preventing of Collision at Sea 1972 for ships with the length (Length

Overall(LOA)) less than 100 meters

Ships for usage in specific operation are exempted from adhering to the

requirements of Rule 23 (a)(ii)* of Part C and Section 2 (i) (i)** of Annex I of

International Regulation for Preventing of Collision At Sea, 1972, provided that

the vertical distance between lights is not less than 1 meter ..................................

(* Rule 23 (a)(ii) of Part C

Rule 23 Power-driven Vessels underway

(a) A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit:

...

(ii) a second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward one; except that

a vessel of less than 50 meters in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such

light but may do so;

...

** Section 2 (i) (i) of Annex I

2. Vertical positioning and spacing of lights

...

(i) When the Rules prescribe two or three lights to be carried in a vertical line, they

shall be spaced as follows:

(i) on a vessel of 20 metres in length or more such lights shall be spaced not less

than 2 metres apart, and the lowest of these lights shall, except where a towing

light is required, be placed at a height of not less than 4 m above the hull;

.... )

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D Others

401. List of Authorized Testing Application Service Providers (ASPs).............................. ;

(1) Ship Classification Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Managing Director

Ship Classification Malaysia Sdn Bhd

No.1A, Tingkat 1, Blok 4, Worldwide Business Park,

Jalan Karate 13/47, Seksyen 13,

40675, Shah Alam

Selangor

Tel: 03 5513 8170

Fax: 03 5513 8086

(2) Teknikkom Elektronik Sdn Bhd

N0.145C, 3rd Floor, Persiaran Pegaga,

Taman Bayu Perdana,

41200 Klang,

Selangor D.E

Tel: 03 3324 0313, 03 33241891

Fax: 03 3324 7462

Email:[email protected]

(3) Global Teamwork Sdn Bhd,

E3A-3, Jalan Selaman 1/2,

Dataran Palma Off Jalan Ampang,

68000 Ampang,

Selangor D.E

Tel: 03 4270 6470/1739/1740

Fax: 03 4270 6471

Email:[email protected]

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A. National Legislation (All ships)1. The Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1952 as amended

B. Conventions (All ships)1. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as amended (SOLAS 74

as amended)

2. Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972,

as amended.(COLREGS 72 as amended)

3. Protocol of 1978 relating to the international Convention for the Prevention of

Pollution from Ships, 1973 as amended, Annexes I, II and V (MARPOL 73/78 as

amended)

4. International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (LL 1966)

5. International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping

for Seafarers, 1978 as amended (STCW 1978 as amended)

6. International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 (Tonnage 1969)

C. Regulations, Codes and Manuals

1. Radio Regulations (as defined in Regulation IV/2.1.11 SOLAS 74 as amended) or

the Convention on the International Telecommunication Union and the Regulations

thereto (all Ships)

2. International Medical Guide for ships (all Ships)

3. Recommendations on the Safe use of Pesticides in Ships (all ships)

4. Pocket Guide to cold Water Survival (all ships)

5. NAVTEX manual (all ships)

6. Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR Manual) (all ships)

7. IMO Search and Rescue Manual (IMOSAR Manual) (All ships)

8. International Safety NET Manual (all ships)

9. International maritime Dangerous Goods Code (for ships certified for the carriage of

Dangerous Goods)

10. Medical First Aid Guide for use in Accidents involving Dangerous Goods (for

ships certified for the carriage of Dangerous Goods)

11. Recommendation on the Safe Transport of Dangerous cargoes and related activities

in port areas (where applicable)

12. Code for Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (where applicable)

13. Code for the construction and equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk

(where applicable)

14. International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied

Gases in Bulk (where applicable)

15. Gas Carrier Code for existing ships (where applicable)

16. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals

in bulk (where applicable)

17. International Code for the Construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous

chemicals in Bulk (where applicable)

18. Code for Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code) (where applicable)

List of publications to be placed on board ships flying the Malaysian flag

Applicable national and International Legislation

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19. International Grain Code (where applicable)

20. Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes (where applicable)

21. Code of Safety for Dynamically Supported Craft (where applicable)

22. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling units (where

applicable)

23. Code of Safety for High Speed Craft (where applicable)

Circular

Copies of the circulars of the Malaysia Marine Department may be downloaded from

the Department's website at: http://www.marine.gov.my

List of circulars required to be on board Malaysian flag vessels

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Checklist for Maltese flagged Ships

(for Owners)

Name of Ship : MLT Date




101. In case of transfer of class and/or change of flag, the initial approval from the

Malta Administration has been granted. ..............................................................................

102. Issuance of the Exemption Certificate regarding Fixed Fire Extinguishing

Arrangement(FFEA): .................................................................................................................

(1) In case of the first issuance, an exemption certificate shall be issued upon the

written approval granted from the Administration by KR. .......................................

(2) In case of re-issuing(renewal) of the existing FFEA exemption certificate, an

exemption certificate shall be issued by KR. .................................................................

103. Multiple Load Line Certificate, if any, has been issued upon the prior approval

granted by the Administration. The set of certificates which are not associated

with the Load Line in use are to be placed in a sealed envelope and placed in the

Master's custody............................................................................................................................

B Change of flag

201. Ship's Carving and Marking (C&M) Note and Certificate of Survey which are

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essential documents to register have been completed and dispatched to the

Administration.................................................................................................................................

202. Carving and Marking Note has been signed and endorsed by the KR surveyor and

delivered to the Administration. ..............................................................................................

203. A survey equivalent to an annual survey has been carried out for both statutory

and classification items and in case where the survey is within the period of her

periodic survey, the periodic survey has been carried out..............................................

204. The SOPEP and the CSM(Cargo Securing Manual) to be submitted to KR Head

Office for re-approval to Maltese nationality and a short term certificate of IOPP

& SC valid for two(2) months has been issued. ..............................................................


301. The thorough examination and re-testing of Cargo Gear and Lifting Appliances

onboard has been carried out in every five(5) years.......................................................

302. Annual dry docking for passenger ships: ............................................................................

(1) A passenger ship over twenty (20) years of age has been dry-docked annually.

Extensions of only up to 3 months may only be granted after an in water

survey (I.W.S) has been carried out satisfactorily.........................................................

(2) A passenger ship under twenty (20) years of age, on a case by case basis, may

be granted an exemption from the annual dry-dock and instead have alternating

dry-docking/I.W.S arrangement............................................................................................

303. Portable Fire Extinguisher

(1) All portable fire extinguishers have been serviced annually and 5 yearly at an

approved shore-based servicing station. .........................................................................

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(2) All portable fire extinguishers have hydrostatic pressure test at intervals not

exceeding ten(10) years..........................................................................................................

- In case where the loss in pressure of a permanently pressurized portable fire

extinguisher exceeds 10% of the nominal pressure, then the portable fire

extinguisher has been hydrostatically pressure tested before being recharged...

(3) The following spare charges of portable fire extinguishers have been provided

on board the ship. ...................................................................................................................

a. For portable fire extinguishers of the same type capable of being recharged on

board;

Spare charges have been provided for 100% of the first 10 portable fire

extinguishers and for 50% of the remaining portable fire extinguishers. Not

more than a total of 60 spare charges need to be provided...................................

b. For portable fire extinguishers that cannot be recharged on board;

Additional portable fire extinguishers of the same quantity, type and capacity

have been provided for 100% of the first 10 portable fire extinguishers and for

50% of the remaining portable fire extinguishers........................................................

304. Fixed high pressure CO2 fire-extinguishing systems

(1) Every 3 months, the CO2 cylinders to be checked for proper stowage, alignment

of activating levers on each of the cylinders and tightness of securing/clamping

arrangements by ship's crew. Prior to entry into the CO2 cylinders bank room

all safety procedures have been adhered to.....................................................................

(2) Over a maximum period of 10 years at least 50% of the CO2 cylinders have

been tested by hydrostatic pressure at an approved shore-based servicing

station. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, occasional hydrostatic pressure

testing may be requested at the discretion of the attending Survey if there was

evidence to cause concern on the condition of the cylinders.....................................

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305. Fixed low pressure CO2 fire-extinguishing systems

(1) Annual examination of the bulk CO2 containment tank during statutory safety

equipment surveys has been carried out including the following

items:.............................................................................................................................................

- close examination of all pipe connections to the tank................................................

- where extensive corrosion of other evidence of deterioration exists, connecting

pipes or delivery pipes has been removed for examination and testing, as

necessary, to determine actual wall thickness..............................................................

- examination of selected areas of the tank shell under insulation to determine

shell condition, and if necessary, make use of appropriate means to ascertain

wall thickness..........................................................................................................................

- removal of insulation and examination of underlying steelwork in any area

where there is evidence of corrosion through staining or other

signs............................................................................................................................................

(2) An internal examination has been conducted, if the examination reveals evidence

of deterioration in the pipework or tank shell. Provided that the inspection is

carried out annually and that records confirming satisfactory condition are readily

available, then bulk CO2 systems need only be inspected internally after a

maximum period of 20 years.................................................................................................

306. Fixed halon fire-extinguishing systems

(1) Over a maximum period of ten(10) years at least 50% of the halon bottles have

been tested by hydraulic pressure at an approved shore-based servicing

station............................................................................................................................................

(2) In case where halon banking facilities are not available, halon cylinders are to be

subjected to thickness measurement in lieu of the hydrostatic pressure test. At

least 50% of the cylinders has been thickness measured over a maximum period

of ten(10) years..........................................................................................................................

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307. Fixed dry powder fire-extinguishing systems

Servicing has been carried out every two(2) years at an approved shore-based

servicing station. Testing of dry powder sample for moisture absorption has been

carried out at the same interval..............................................................................................

308. Sprinkler, fixed pressure water-spray and water-mist systems

Servicing has been conformed to instructions of the manufacturer............................

309. Fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems

Foam sample analysis has been carried out after a period of three(3) years and

thereafter has been carried out in every year at an approved independent/

manufacture's laboratory............................................................................................................

310. Cylinders for self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA)

(1) A general examination of the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, including

check for air cylinder pressure/leakage, has been carried out at fortnightly

intervals by the ship's crew. On ships provided with a recharging system for air

cylinders, a check for air quality has been carried out every 12 months at an

approved independent/manufacture's laboratory...............................................................

(2) Maintenance by the ship's crew has been carried out in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.....................................................................................................

(3) Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders of lightweight type has been carried out

at an approved shore-based servicing station at intervals and test pressure

stipulated by the manufacturer. Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders other

than of lightweight type has been carried out every five(5) years at an approved

shore-based servicing station at a test pressure of 1.5 times the working

pressure.........................................................................................................................................

(4) The following number of spare charges has been provided for each breathing

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apparatus.......................................................................................................................................

Ship Type Spare Charges

Cargo Ships without dedicated cylinder recharging facility 2

Cargo Ships with dedicated cylinder recharging facility 1

Passenger Ships carrying less than 36 passengers 1

Passenger Ships carrying more than 36 passengers At least 2

311. Cylinders for emergency escape breathing devices(EEBD)

(1) A general examination and check of cylinder pressure has been carried out every

three(3) months by the ship's crew and records of checks have been

maintained.....................................................................................................................................

(2) Maintenance by the ship's crew has been carried out in accordance with the

manufacture's instructions......................................................................................................

(3) At least two(2) EEBDs have been provided on board ship........................................

312. Cylinders for survival craft self-contained air support system

(1) A general examination and check of cylinder pressure has been carried out at

fortnightly intervals by the ship's crew and records of checks has been

maintained....................................................................................................................................

(2) Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders of lightweight type has been carried out

at an approved shore-based servicing station at intervals and test pressure

stipulated by the manufacturer. Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders other

than of lightweight type has been carried out every five(5) years at an approved

shore-based servicing station at a test pressure of 1.5 times the working

pressure.........................................................................................................................................

313. Medical oxygen cylinders

(1) A general examination and check of cylinder pressure has been carried out every

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month by the ship's crew and records of checks has been maintained..............

(2) Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders has been carried out at an approved

shore-based servicing station at the intervals and test pressure stipulated by the

manufacturer................................................................................................................................

314. Cylinders for refrigerant gases and gases for burning equipment

The date stamp has been checked and ensured that not more than five(5) years

have elapsed since the last hydrostatic pressure test. For cylinders remaining

onboard, arrangements shall be made for the exchange of cylinders if more than

five(5) years have elapsed since their last hydrostatic pressure test.........................

315. Fire-extinguishing arrangement for paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers

(1) Paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers having a deck area of 4m2 or more

have been provided with a fire-extinguishing system enabling the crew to

extinguish a fire without entering the space. Installation arrangements may be

any one of the following arrangements:............................................................................

- a carbon dioxide system that is designed for 40% of the gross volume of the

space, or.....................................................................................................................................

- a dry-powder system that is designed for at least 0.5㎏ powder/m3, or............

- a water-spraying system that is designed to provide a supply of 5

liters/m2/minute........................................................................................................................

(2) Water spraying systems have been connected to the ship's main system...........

(3) Other systems than those mentioned above have been accepted by the

Administration if these are not less effective.................................................................

(4) Paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers having a deck area of less than 4m2,

portable CO2 or dry-powder fire extinguishers have been accepted in lieu of

fixed installations.......................................................................................................................

316. Examination, Repair and Testing of Launching Appliances and On-load release

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gear for Lifeboats and for Davit-launched liferafts, rescue boats and fast rescue

boat.

(1) Servicing and repair has been conducted by the manufacturer's representative or

person trained and certified by the Manufacturer..........................................................

(2) Servicing and repair has been conducted by an organization or person authorised

by a SOLAS Contracting Government in accordance with the provisions of

Paragraph 9 of Annex I of MSC.1/Circ.1206....................................................................

(3) Servicing and repair has been conducted by an organization or person nominated

by the Company.........................................................................................................................

(4) Servicing and repair has been conducted by an organization or person approved

by this Society............................................................................................................................

317. Servicing of the following inflatable liferafts has been carried out at intervals not

exceeding thirty(30) months at servicing stations that have been appointed for this

purpose by Viking Life Saving Equipment A/S. :............................................................

Liferaft Type Liferaft Description MED Certificate No.

6 DK+S30 6 person, throw overboard MED-B3336








12 DKF+S30 12 person, davit-launched MED-B3342





318. Immersion suits

(1) Immersion suit has been provided to every person on board and the following

additional immersion suits have been provided.:............................................................

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- At least two(2) in the navigating bridge........................................................................

- At least two(2) in the engine room..................................................................................

- At least two(2) at workstations.

where the crew performs its normal duties(except watch keeping duties), if the

horizontal distance from the workstations to the stowage position of the

immersion suits is more than 100 meters.

(2) The monthly shipboard inspection of immersion suits has been carried out taking

into account the guidelines contained in MSC/Circ.1047..............................................

(3) The periodic testing of immersion suits has been carried out taking into account

the guidelines contained in MSC/Circ.1114.......................................................................

(4) Lifejackets required by SOLAS 74 Chapter III Regulation 7.2 have been retained

onboard regardless of the type of immersion suits provided......................................

319. Long-range identification and tracking of ships(LRIT)

(1) Owners of vessels operating under the Malta flag must ensure provision of

complianct shipborne equipment which is type approved by the Administration or

a recognized organizations acting on its behalf. ..........................................................

(2) When a ship transfers to the Malta flag, the conformance test will be conducted

as remaining valid if the testing ASP that conducted the conformance test is an

authorized testing ASP. Otherwise a new conformance test should be conducted.

.....................................................................................................................................................

(3) Authorized Testing ASPs

a. Collecte Localisation Satellites;

b. Fulcrum Maritime Solutions;

c. Morsviazputnik;

d. Pole Star Space Appliances;

e. Thrane & Thrane A/S; and

f. Transas Telematics Ltd.

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320. For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2002, two(2) independent GPS receivers

conforming to the performance standard set out in IMO Res.A.819(19), as amended

by resolution MSC.112(73) have been provide on board ship........................................

321. Requirement of radio officers of GMDSS ship

(1) Cargo ships

- Two(2) deck officers holding a recognised GMDSS GOC certificate, or.............

- One(1) dedicated radio officer holding a recognised GMDSS GOC certificate...

(2) Passenger ships

- Three(3) deck officers holding a recognised GMDSS GOC certificate, or .........

- Two(2) deck officers and one(1) dedicated radio officer holding a recognised

GMDSS GOC certificate, or................................................................................................

- One(1) deck officer and two(2) dedicated radio officers holding a recognised

GMDSS GOC certificate.......................................................................................................

322. Fall Preventer Devices(FPDs) ...........................................................................................

Fall Preventer Devices should be provided onboard all Maltese ships that are

equipped with lifeboat on-load release devices, not later than 1 January 2013.

Fall Preventer Devices shall remain in use until such time as the said devices

have undergone the necessary Design Review and Performance Test, and have

been either confirmed compliant with the relevant requirements of the revised

Life-Saving Appliances Code or replaced with compliant devices.

Replacement of non-compliant devices is to be effected by the first scheduled

dry-docking after 1 July 2014 and in any case by not later than 1 July 2019.

* Reference is being made to MSC Resolution 317(89), MSC Resolution

320(89), MSC.1/Circ.1392 and MSC.1/Circ.1327.

323. All valid Merchant Shipping Notices and Technical Notices are to be retained on

board all Maltese ships and made readily available to masters and officers. ........

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Checklist for Marshall Islands flagged Ships

(for Owners)

Name of Ship : MHL Date


X : Satisfied : To be confirmed - : Not applicable


101. Ships not expressly covered by the SOLAS Convention and ILL Convention

shall carry National Cargo Ship Document of Compliance. ........................

102. For 3 cases described below, KR can issue full-term initial exemption

certificate without administration's permission. But in this case, related

regulations from International Conventions should be stated clearly................

(1) certain tankships of less than 40,000 deadweight tons from the

requirement to be fitted with an Inert Gas System(IGS)

(2) ships that are constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates from the

requirement to carry immersion suits and/or TPAs

(3) vessels that carry only ore, coal, grain, unseasoned lumber, non-

combustible cargoes, or low fire risk cargoes from the requirement to be

fitted with a cargo hold fixed fire extinguishing system.

B Change of Flag

201. Survey for change of ship's nationality

Where ship owner and/or operator request, this Society shall issue following

statements to them......................................................................................

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1) Confirmation of classification certificate together with a copy of current interim

classification certificate.

2) A statement or affidavit indicating;

- all conditions of classification, outstanding classification recommendations

and/or outstanding deficiencies;

- all statutory certificates issued on behalf of the Administration

- current status of classification and statutory surveys

- if applied, any reason why a vessel is presently not fit to proceed to sea.

3) Additional information to be provided for a existing vessel-age of 15 years or older

- classification special survey, hull

- classification special survey,, machinery and electrical equipment

- classification drydocking survey or underwater examination in lieu of drydocking

- Load line survey

- safety construction survey

- safety radio survey

- safety equipment survey

- IOPP survey


301. Acceptance of Equipments

Safety equipments, other materials or equipments, approved by the government

or IACS classification authorized from the Administration...............................

302. Passenger Vessels-Underwater examination of hull in lieu of drydocking

1) Operators of Marshall vessels should make the request to perform an

underwater examination in lieu of drydocking directly to this Society. this

Society will evaluate the request and, after considering all relevant

information, make a recommendation to the Administration......................

2) All Passenger Ship:

The Administration recognizes the examination of passenger ships in dry-dock

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at least twice during any five (5) year period. The interval between the dry-dock

examinations shall not exceed three (3) years. Requests for more than two (2)

consecutive underwater examinations in lieu of dry-docking will not be

considered............................................................................................

3) Passenger Ships Less than 15 Years of Age

For passenger ships of 15 years of age or less, other than Ro-Ro passenger

ships, the Administration may consider applications to permit one external hull

examination in dry-dock during any five (5) year period. In such cases, the

dry-dock examinations shall be scheduled so that the interval between

dry-dockings does not exceed five (5) years. It shall be additionally confirmed

that there are no outstanding Conditions of Class, Recommendations, or

Memoranda in relation to the ship's structure or hull....................................

4) Passenger Ships Greater than 15 Years of Age

Passenger ships of 15 years of age and over must carry out the external hull

examination in dry-dock at least every other year. Underwater examinations in

lieu of dry-dockings for the alternate years may be requested in accordance with

the procedures described above...............................................................

303. Instruction relating to SOLAS

1) Requirement for radio officers of GMDSS ship

- Where a radio maintainer is not on board

At least two deck officers should be qualified for GOC, and one of the two

should also be designated to have primary responsibility for

radiocommunications during distress incidents. This ship should be complied

with the duplication of equipment and shore based maintenance.............

- Where the two deck officer with qualification of GOC are not on board

A dedicated radio maintainer who is qualified for a 1st REC or a 2nd REC

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of GMDSS and a radio maintenance certificate should be on board. This

case, the ship should be complied with the duplication of equipment or

shore based maintenance......................................................................

2) GMDSS Radio Records Retention

At the termination of each voyage, or not less frequently than

semi-annually, the logs shall be forwarded to the shipowner and/or

operator. All such logs shall be retained for a period of at least two (2)

years from the date of receipt. In the event of a casualty occurring during

a voyage covered by such log books, they shall be retained for so long as

instructed by the Maritime Administrator..................................................

3) Maintenance of Inflatable liferafts and lifejackets

- A liferaft service station should maintain the raft in accordance with the

IMO Res. A.761(18) and a suspension test with 10% overload for davit

launching appliances for a liferaft should be carried out at every second

inspection............................................................................................

- Liferafts provided at ship's bow/ stern may be stowed in protected

positions provided they are readily available at all times. Particular care

should be given to their accessibility when deck cargoes are carried.

Consideration should also be given to facilitate launching.......................

4) Fire extinguishing requirements for paint and flammable liquid lockers.......

- Requirements fire extinguishers (Refer to below table)

- Portable fire extinguisher: maximum fully charged weight of 23kg (50.7lb)

and minimum weights of CO2 extinguisher is 6.8kg (15lb) and of Dry

Chemical is 4.5kg (10lb). ..................................................................

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construction of ship deck area of a locker fire extinguisher

Constructed before

1992.2.1

① 10㎡ or less



the space

② between 10㎡-20㎡

two portable fire extinguisher


the space

③ greater than 20㎡ fixed fire extinguishing system

C o n s t r u c t e d

between 1992.2.1

and 1998.2.1

④ 10㎡ or less



the space

⑤ greater than 10㎡ fixed fire extinguishing system

Constructed on or

after 1998.2.1

⑥ 4㎡ or less



the space

⑦ greater than 4㎡ fixed fire extinguishing system

- Fixed extinguishing system

CO2 extinguisher : at least 40% of the space gross volume................

Dry Chemical : at least 0.5kg/cubic meter of space gross volume.......

Water Spray: at least 5 liter/square meter of deck area.......................

304. Maintenance and Inspection of Fire-Protection Systems and Appliances

1) Fixed CO2 and Halon system

- Every two years the contents of the cylinders are verified by weight or

isotropic measurement as part of the SOLAS Safety Equipment survey....

- Weight scales may be used to verify cylinder contents and recharging is

required if the loss in charge is 10 percent or more..............................

- All fixed CO2 and Halon cylinders must be hydrostatically tested as follows:

after each 20 years of service,.............................................................

prior to recharging a discharged cylinder or..........................................

when visual inspection reveals a potential defect...................................

- Hydrostatic test dates must be stamped on the cylinders. Hydrostatic

testing must be performed by a authorized servicing facility which has been

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certified by a government agency or recognized classification society, and

by extinguisher manufacturer to perform this type of work. The facility

must be acceptable to the attending classification society surveyor. The

same facility should recharge the cylinders after testing to demonstrate

serviceability........................................................................................

2) Portable Fire Extinguishers.

- Annual Inspection/Service.

All portable fire extinguishers should be subject to periodical inspections in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Service and inspection

when not carried out by an authorized service facility should only be

undertaken by, or under the supervision of, a person with demonstrable

competence, based on the inspection table of the Resolution A.951(23). All

portable fire extinguishers should be serviced at intervals not exceeding one

(1) year unless they are required more frequently by the manufacturer.....

- Two-year Inspection/Service.

Every two (2) years, portable fire extinguishers shall be checked by an

authorized service facility acceptable to the vessel's Classification Society...

- Five-year Inspection/Service.

At least one (1) extinguisher of each type manufactured in the same year

and kept on board a ship should be test discharged at five (5) year

intervals (as part of a fire drill)..............................................................

- Ten-year Inspection/Service.

All fire extinguishers together with propellant cartridges should be

hydrostatically tested in accordance with the recognized standard or the

manufacturer's instruction at intervals not exceeding ten years. The

hydrostatic test date must be permanently and clearly marked on the bottles.....

- Spare Charges, Additional Fire Extinguishers, and Refilling of Extinguishers.

For fire extinguishers of the same type, capable of being recharged on


100% for the first 10 extinguishers and 50% for the remaining extinguishers but

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not more than 60 (fractions to be rounded off to next whole number).....

For extinguishers which cannot be recharged by the crew, additional

portable fire extinguishers of the same quantity, type, capacity and number

as determined in paragraph a above should be provided in lieu of spare

charge.................................................................................................

- Instructions for recharging the extinguishers should be carried on board....

- The Number and arrangement of Portable Fire Extinguishers.

Vessels constructed on or after 1 January 2009 should use the table shown

in MSC.1/Circ.1275 as reference for determining the number and

arrangement of portable fire extinguishers in accommodation spaces, service

spaces, control spaces, control stations, machinery spaces of category A,

other machinery spaces, cargo spaces, weather decks and other spaces

onboard ships. Vessels which may not comply with the above should be

brought into compliance by the first renewal or intermediate Safety

Equipment survey coming after 1 November 2011..................................

3) Fixed Foam System.

The first periodical control of foam concentrates (except for protein-based

alcohol resistant foam concentrates) should be performed not more than

three (3) years after being supplied to the ship, and after that, every year.

These tests should be performed by the shipowner or operator via

laboratories or authorized service suppliers deemed acceptable to the

Classification Society...............................................................................

4) Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire-Extinguishing System.

- Such system is to be serviced and tested by an approved service supplier

in accordance with the Manufacturer‘s requirements and to the satisfaction of

the attending Surveyor(s). Particular attention is to be paid to the condition

of the powder for any sign of moisture ingress and that its properties remain

as per type approval...............................................................................

- The attending Surveyor(s) are to perform a general examination of the

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distribution piping and installation of the dry chemical powder fire-

extinguishing system to confirm that the system has not been modified from

its original installation, at each annual, periodical, renewal survey. Part of

such verification should include also the following minimum requirements:

a) The piping distribution system is to be blown through with Nitrogen

(N2) or dry air to ensure it is free of any obstruction. The nozzles, if

any, are to be removed to ensure that they are free and not blocked

during the blow-through operation...................................................

b) Operational test of local and remote controls and section valves......

c) The contents verification of propellant gas cylinders containing Nitrogen

(N2) including remote operating stations is to be confirmed..............

d) Flexible discharge hoses are to be inspected to confirm that they are

maintained in good condition and have not perished, especially when

located on open decks. In case of any doubt the hoses are to be

subjected to a full working pressure test..........................................

e) The dry chemical powder containment tank and its associate safety valves

are to be inspected for signs of corrosion or deterioration which may

affect the safety of the system. In case of any doubt the tank is to be

tested and safety valve set points adjusted and confirmed at the shop..

- N2 high pressure cylinders shall be subjected to periodical tests at

intervals as IMO recommends for CO2 cylinders, in paragraph 6.1.2 of

MSC.1/Circ.1318.................................................................................

5) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

- Hydrostatic testing of SCBA cylinders shall be carried out once every five

years. The hydrostatic test date must be permanently marked on the

bottles. Intervals for hydrostatically testing cylinders of the ultra lightweight

type may vary and will depend upon the requirements of the cylinder

manufacturer and the vessels classification society. Servicing of the

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cylinders must be performed to the satisfaction of the classification society

surveyor.............................................................................................

- Two spare charges suitable for use with the breathing apparatus should be

provided for each required apparatus....................................................

- If passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and cargo ships

are equipped with suitably located means for fully recharging the air

cylinders free from contamination, only one spare charge is required for

each required apparatus.......................................................................

5) EEBD on Cargo Ships

- Accommodation Space: 2EA........................................................

- Machinery Spaces:

a. Minimum of two(2) EEBDs should be located on each level of

the machinery space along with the escape routes.(People are

likely to be employed) (Only those control spaces and

workshops that are remotely located from the machinery space

escape routes need be provided one(1) EEBD in

addition.)............................................................................

Or b. If a machinery space contains an enclosed primary escape trunk

having a door at each level, one(1) EEBD need be located on

each level..........................................................................

6) Lifesaving Appliance Falls

- Falls used for launching lifesavings appliances shall be inspected

periodically with special regard for areas passing through sheaves, and

renewed when necessary due to deterioration of the falls or at intervals of

not more than five (5) years, whichever is the earlier. The intermediate

turning of the falls end for end is no longer required............................

Ex.) Bulldog Grip

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7) Marking of Stowage Location of Equipment and Arrangements

- Marking of all life saving, fire fighting equipment and arrangements shall

correspond to the symbols illustrated in the respective plan(s). The

marking, if not of a photoluminescent type, shall be at least in “like color”

to that shown in the plan(s)........................................................................

305. Instruction relating to MARPOL

1) Supply vessel carrying Fuel

Requirements of MARPOL 73/78 Annex I Reg. 2 (2) do not apply to

off-shore supply vessel carrying 200 M³ fuel and above..........................

2) Oil Record Book Guidelines :

The Administration requests to use Official Oil Record Book.........................

306. Instruction relating to ILO Convention

In as much as the Marshall Islands is not a member of the International Labor

Organization(ILO), vessels registered in the Marshall Islands are not required to

satisfy any ILO conventions. However, Documents of Compliance which certify

that shipboard accommodations comply with either ILO Convention No.92 or

No.133 may be issued, at the request of a vessel owner or operator, upon

satisfactory completion of the necessary plan review and shipboard surveys..

D Others

401. Instruction relating to other Conventions

1) Names, Numbers and Markings on Marshall Is. Vessels

- Every Marshall Is. Vessel shall have her name upon bow and stern. The

home port of the vessel shall also be marked upon the stern. These names

shall be painted or gilded upon beaded or cast Roman letters in light color

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on a dark background, or in a dark color on a light background,

permanently affixed and distinctly visible. The smallest letters used shall not

be less than four inches in size............................................................

- Each vessel of Marshall Is, in addition to having her name painted on her

stern, shall have the name conspicuously placed in distinct, plain letters of

not less than six inches in length on each outer side of the pilot

house..................................................................................................

- The designated number (ship's official number) of each vessel shall be

marked permanently on her main beam. ..............................................

- The draft of vessel shall be marked upon the stem and stern post, in

English feet or in decimeters, in Arabic numerals. The bottom of each

numeral shall indicate the draft to that line. ..........................................

2) Carriage of Grain

The vessel and barge of 200 G/T and above shall be issued " official grain

loading certificate" by authorized Classification Society............................

3) List of Application Service Provider for LRIT ...........................................

TRANSAS Telematics Limited

Email: [email protected]

(T) +44 (0) 23 8045 8544

(F) +44 (0) 23 8045 8733

Pole Star Space Applications Limited


(T) +44 (0)20 7313 7400

(F) +44 (0)20 7313 7401

Fulcrum Maritime Systems Limited


(T) +44 (0) 1708 788400

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(F) +44 (0) 1708 788402

4) Medical Care on-board ship and ashore : Medical Chest, Record keeping

and Responsibilities an Training for Medical Care.....................................

- For the Detailed instruction from the Administration, Please refer to the

Marine Notice No.7-042-1 issued by Marshall Islands Administration.

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Checklist for Panamanian flagged Ships

(for Owners)

Name of Ship : PAN Date



-A Survey and Certification

101. Exemption Cert .............................................................................................................................

- A request for an Exemption Certificate shall be sent to the Segumar Panama Office

by the ship owner/operator or legal representative.

- The request must be made for each individual ship separately and must include the

following:

① Copy of the Registry Certificate (Patente)

② Copy of the relevant full term statutory certificate and its attached forms and/or

supplements

③ Application for exemption Certificate properly filled out

- Panama Administration authorizes KR to issuance of an Interim Exemption Certificate

with a validity which shall not exceed thirty days as long as the exemption to be

issued is a renewal of the previous exemption certificate and conditions for this

exemption remain the same.

- In cases where the Exemption Certificate is requested for the first time, the issuance

of the Exemption Certificate is of complete prerogative of Panama Administration;

that means that in this case KR can not issue an Interim Exemption Certificate prior

to the Administration's approval. The purpose of this Interim Exemption Certificate is

to facilitate the process of the issuance of the Full Exemption Certificate, term in

which the interested party must apply for the Full Exemption Certificate immediately.

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102. Conditional Cert ............................................................................................................................

- In cases where KR determines that the condition of a ship or its equipment does not

comply with the requirements of an International Convention, Panama Administration

may authorize KR which has issued the vessel's statutory certificate, to issue a

Conditional or Short Term Certificate, provided that the ship is fit to proceed to sea

without harm to the ship, persons on board, or without presenting unreasonable

threat of harm to the marine environment, allowing the vessel to proceed to a port

where the necessary repairs may be carried out. If such corrective action is not

taken before the expiration date of the Conditional Certificate, the Certificate shall be

withdrawn and the Administration shall be notified immediately.

- The request for authorization to issue Conditional Certificate shall be sent to the

Segumar Panama Office by KR. Under no circumstances the Conditional Certificate

shall be issued without the previous authorization of Segumar Panama Office.

- The request must be made for each individual ship separately and must include:

① Copy of the Registry Certificate (Patente)

② Reasons to issue a conditional/Short term Certificate

③ Copy of the current statutory certificate, available onboard, relevant to the

conditional certificate

- RO could issue a Conditional Safety Equipment Certificate with a validity of Three(3)

Months without previous authorization from PMA, which is subject to there is a

evidence that the ASP has initiated the conformance test. Verified confirmation letter

from ASP shall be attached on the Conditional SE Certificate

103. Immersion suit and thermal protective aid may be exempted if vessels limit their

trade or operations within the latitudes of 32 degree North and 32 degree South.

The Exemption may be permitted by the Administration on a case by case

basis...................................................................................................................................................

B Instruction for Survey

201. Outside Ship's Bottom inspection and Dry docking Interface Periods for

Panamanian Flagged Vessels

1) Cargo ships of 500 Gross Tonnage and above:

a) Cargo ships of 500 Gross Tonnage and above, all ship's in possession of a

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Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate requires a minimum of two

inspections of the outside ship’s bottom during any five year period of validity

of the relevant certificate......................................................................................................

b) One such inspection shall be carried out on or after the fourth annual survey in

conjunction with the renewal of the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.

Where the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate has been extended under

SOLAS as amended, regulation I/14(e) or (f), this (5) five-year period (60

months) may be extended to coincide with the validity of the certificate. In all

cases the interval between any two such inspections should not exceed 36

months. ......................................................................................................................................

c) Inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom should normally be carried out

with the ship in a dry dock. However, consideration may be given to alternate

inspections being carried out with the ship afloat. Special consideration should

be given before to ships of 15 years age and over others than bulk carriers and

oil tankers in order to permit such surveys afloat, (prior authorization by the

Segumar Panama Technical office). .................................................................................

d) Inspection of the outside of the ship’s bottom of bulk carriers and oil tankers of

15 years of age and over should be carried out with the ship in dry dock......

e) For oil tankers and bulk carriers less than 15 years of age, alternate inspections

of the ship's bottom not conducted in conjunction with the renewal survey may

be carried out with the ship afloat....................................................................................

2) Cargo ships of less than 500 Gross Tonnage:

a) Irrespective of the navigation area, Cargo ships of less than 500 Gross Tonnage

shall be subject to a minimum of two outside ship’s bottom inspections during

any five year period(Validity of ILL Cert.). ..................................................................

b) The required inspections of the ship’s bottom for the renewal surveys of the

Cargo Ship Safety Certificate could be carried out with the ship afloat.

Prior authorization from this Administration to be granted by the Panama

Segumar Office is necessary to complete an alternate inspection with the ship

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afloat. .......................................................................................................................................

3) Passenger ships:

a) Irrespective of the navigation area passenger ships shall be subject to two

outside ship’s bottom inspection with the ship in a dry dock in a five (5) year

period(Validity of ILL Cert.). In all cases the period of time between these two

bottom inspections in dry dock shall not exceed 36 months....................................

b) The remaining bottom surveys of these ships can be carried out as underwater

surveys. Consecutive underwater surveys will be allowed for these ships.........

c) The required inspections of the ship’s bottom for the renewal surveys of the

Passenger Ship Safety Certificate can be carried out with the ship afloat.........

d) Inspections with the ship afloat should only be carried out when the conditions

are satisfactory and the proper equipment and suitably trained staff is available,

and previous authorization has been issued by this Administration through the

Panama Segumar Office for passenger ships of 15 years of age and

over...............................................................................................................................................

e) Operators of Panamanian Passenger ships will make the request for underwater

survey in lieu of dry dock directly to the ship’s Recognized Organization. The

Recognized Organization will evaluate the request and, after considering all

relevant information, make a recommendation to this office. If the request is

approved, the underwater examinations will be performed according to the

Recognized Organization procedures, by personnel of companies certified by the

Recognized Organization to do these surveys and to the satisfaction of the

attending surveyor. ................................................................................................................

4) Fishing vessels of 24 meters in length and above:

Irrespective of the navigation area shall be subject to a minimum of two

inspection of the outside ship’s bottom during any five year period. The five

year period is defined by the Fishing Vessels Safety Certificate. ....................

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5) Fishing vessels of less than 24 meters in length :

Irrespective of the navigation area this group of ships shall be subject to a

minimum of two inspection of the ship’s outside during any six year period. .......

6) Vessels operating Exclusively on Panamanian Jurisdictional Waters:

For every vessel with an International Register Certificate, operating exclusively

within jurisdictional waters of the Republic of Panama, and regardless of service

and tonnage, the two (2) inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom, during any

five (5) year period, shall be carried out with the ship in dry dock. .........................

7) Unscheduled Dry-Docking Survey:

Dry docking for emergency repairs after a damage of the ship or any other fortuity

circumstances will not be taken as one of the dock attendance specified in this

circular if the ship does not carry out the equivalents surveys according to the

International Standards, Requirements of the Flag or the Recognized Organization

acting on their behalf. The Administration may require the supervision of a Flag

State Surveyor if necessary by written order of the General Director of Merchant

Marine. ...............................................................................................................................................

202. Instructions relating to SOLAS

1) Maximum Lowering Speed for Lifeboats: As related to IMO Resolution A.521(13),

the PMA has established 1.3 meters/sec. as the maximum lowering speed for

lifeboats. ..........................................................................................................................................

2) GMDSS Radio Qualified Personnel on board Panamanian Flag Vessels :

- In case of Duplication of equipment and Shore based maintenance (A2 above) :

minimum of two (2) Watchstanding Deck Officers with GOC or one (1)

Dedicated Radio Officer with GOC ....................................................................................

- In case of At-sea electronic maintenance capability : a+b or a+c below .............

a. one(1) GMDSS Radio Electronic (1st or 2nd Class)

b. In case of above person holding REC is designated as the "Radio Officer" and

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do radio operator's duties, at least one (1) Watchstanding Deck Officers with

GOC or ROC

c. In case of the person holding REC is not designated as the "Radio Officer"

and do not radio operator's duties (holding REC certificate but is not listed as

"Radio Officer" or "Radio Operator", at lest two (2) Watchstanding Deck

Officers with GOC or ROC.

3) Guideline for the maintenance and inspection of fire-protection systems and

appliances

- Maintenance and inspection of fire-protection systems and appliaces in accordance

with MMC-226............................................................................................................................

4) Launching Test for Lifeboat and Rescue Boat

The launching test at 5 Knots in calm water required in SOLAS Chapter III

Regulation 17.3 and 33.2 is a requirement for all vessels to which the chapter

applies, even if they are sister ships. In the case of ships, whose keels were laid

or which were at similar stage of construction on or after 1 July 1998 and had not

carried out this test, they have to performed the required test until the next

dry-docking period but not later than 1 July 2004. .........................................................

5) Immersion Suits

- New cargo ships constructed after 1 July 2006 and existing cargo ships no later

than the first safety equipment survey on or after 1 July 2006 shall carry

immersion suits for every person onboard th ship..............................................................

- Navigation Bridge, Engine Room, and any other places onboard the ship that in

accordance with the type of ship, should be considered as a permanent working

place: Two(2) Immersion Suits...................................................................................................

- Immersion suits should be kept in the crew cabins along with life jackets...............

- For cargo vessels less than 85 meters in length other than oil tankers, chemical

tankers and gas carriers operating above 32° North and 32° South latitudes,

where only life rafts are carried in accordance with SOLAS, Chapter III,

Regulation 31.1.3, all persons are to be provided with immersion suits ....................

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- A ship other than bulk carrier as defined in regulation 1/IX of SOLAS 1974, as

amended, which is constantly engaged on voyages in Warm Climates, between

Latitude 32° degrees North and 32° degrees South, may be exempted from the said

requirements ....................................................................................................................................

- The Monthly inspection and the periodic testing of the Immersion Suit must be

carried out in accordance with the guidelines approved by the International

Maritime Organization(IMO). .....................................................................................................

6) Proceduere for Approval as Service Provider for Life-saving Equipments of

Panamanian Flagged Ship;

.1 Proceduere for Approval as Service Provider for Life-boat, Davit, On-load release

gear.

-Periodical inspection or Maintenance for Life-boat, Davit, On-load release gear

shall be carried out by manufacturer or Service Provider which is

approved by manufacturer or Administration in accordance with the SOLAS

Chap. III Reg.20.11,MSC.Circ.1206 and MSC.Circ.1277.

As above, it should be confirmed whether service provider is approved from

manufacturer(or Administration) or not. In case of inspection or maintenance by

service provider which is not approved by manufacturer or Administration, the

service provider should be approved by Administration for the inspection(Vessel) on

case by case basis before inspection or maintenance........................................

.2 Proceduere for Approval as Service Provider for inflatable Liferaft.

-Periodical inspection or Maintenance for Inflatable liferaft shall be carried out by

manufacturer or Service Provider which is approved by manufacturer or Administration

in accordance with the SOLAS Chap. III Reg.20.8 and Res.A.761(18).

In addition, Periodical inspection or Maintenance for Inflatable liferaft shall be carried

out by the service providers which are approved by Recognized Organization that they

are qualified in these operations for each make and type of equipment for which they

provide the service..........................................................................................

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7) Extension of service interval for the Viking Liferaft Type S30

- Panama Maritime Authority allowed to extend service intervals below different

types of Viking Liferaft S30.......................................................................................................

6 DK + S30 20 DK + S30 23 DKF + S30

8 DK + S30 25 DK + S30 16 DKF + S30

10 DK + S30 35 DK + S30 20 DKF + S30

12 DK + S30 50 DKS + S30 25 DKF + S30

16 DK + S30 100 DKS + S30 35 DKF + S30

8) Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) 선교 항해당직 경보장치

.1 The exemption from the required performance standards for BNWAS installed

prior to 1 July 2011

-In cases where a BNWAS installed prior 1 July 2011 and the type approval

certificate is not in compliance with the MSC. 128 (75), the Administration may

request to the Recognized Organization, as long as the minimum requirements of

MSC. 128(75) listed in the checklist are fulfilled, to provide their recommendation

to this Administration for the issuance of the exemption.

The checklist along with the recommendation shall be attached to the application

to this Administration for the exemption certificate.....................................................

.2 The exemption from the required performance standards for BNWAS installed on

or after 1 July 2011

-In case of BNWAS installed on or after 1 July 2011, exemption of partial from

performance standards can be applied based on SOLAS99/00 Amend Reg.V/3

(Recording BNWAS alarms to VDR).......................................................................

- Procedures for application of exemption

① Fill out the Application form for exemption certificate on the subject vessel.

② Request a recommendation to KR Convention & Legislation Service Team :

[email protected])

③ Apply the Exemption certificate to SEGUMAR office with related document

including KR's recommendation via E-mail.

④ The exemption certificate will be issued by PMA(Charge for exemption will be

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occurred)

- Documents to be submitted

Application form(Provided by the Administration), KR's recommendation, Ship's

particular, copy of S/E certificate, related plans(bridge consol arrangement

etc.),specitication of BNWAS etc)

9) Lifeboat Release and Retrieval System

.1 All types of existing lifeboat on-load release and retrieval systems design shall

be reviewed, and the performance test witnessed by an Administration or by a

Recognized Organization before 1 July 2013 in accordance with MSC.1Circ.1392.

Failing to do so, shall result into the release and retrieval system to be considered

as non-compliant and required to be replaced by a new lifeboat release and

retrieval system, within the dates above mentioned (after the first scheduled

drydocking after 1 July 2014 but no later than 1 July 2019).

① Existing ships fitted with off-load only release systems do not need to go

through the evaluation process or replacement.

② This Administration will accept the results of evaluations carried out by other

Administrations on types of existing lifeboat release and retrieval systems (as

per information released on GISIS data base).

③ The Manufacturer, see definition in MSC.1/Circ.1392, needs to submit to an

Administration, for evaluation, the types of existing on-load release and retrieval

systems for which he is responsible,before 1 July 2013.

④ If the lifeboat on-load release and retrieval system is deemed non-compliant

after evaluation, the Manufacturer has the option to modify and re-submit for

evaluation. If the modification is approved,all ships continuing to use that type

of lifeboat on-load release and retrieval system shall be modified in

accordance to the specifications approved.

⑤ Ship owners/operators should confirm with their manufacturers, that the type of

lifeboat on-load release and retrieval system has been submitted for evaluation

and be aware if it has been found compliant, non compliant or capable of

being modified.

⑥ Fall Preventer Devices (FPD’s) should be employed as an interim risk mitigation

measure for each existing lifeboat release and retrieval system until the system

meets any of the requirements stated in the MSC.1/Circ.1392, Paragraph 6.1 to

6.5; and at the master’s discretion.

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.2 The one-time follow up overhaul examination shall be carried out, on board in

accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1392, by the Manufacturer or by one of their

representatives.

.3 The Owners/Operators shall ensure that the extent of wear, corrosion,erosion

and any material degradation is verified, addressed, and a factual statement is

issued by the Manufacturer to confirm this. This statement shall be retained on

board.

.4.Taking into account MSC.1/Circ.1393 on early implementation of the new SOLAS

regulation III/1.5, this Administration highly recommends all parties concerned to

take the appropriate actions, at the earliest opportunity...................................

10) The mandatory application of MSC.1/Circ.1275

.1 MSC.1/Circ.1275 shall be applied to the Panamanian flagged ships as belows;

① For ships contracted for construction on or after 15 April 2009

② For ships contracted for construction before 15 April 2009: not later than the

first renewal or intermediate survey of Safety Equipment certificate after 15

July 2011

.2 MSC.1/Circ.1275 shall be applied to applicable Panamanian flagged ships

according to either way described below.........................................................

-Approval of Fire control plan reflecting MSC.1/Circ.1275

① For the mandatory application of MSC.1/Circ.1275, three new sheets of Fire

Control Plan reflecting MSC.1/Circ.1275 shall be sent to Machinery Team 2 of

Head Office for drawing approval.

② After receiving approved Fire Control Plan from KR, the ship owners/operator

are requested to apply MSC.1/Circ.1275 by providing appropriate portable fire

extinguishers in each space based on approved Fire Control Plan reflected

requirements of MSC.1/Circ.1275.

③ The additional Fire Control Plans which are to be supplied onboard shall be

replaced with the duplicate of newly approved fire control and endorsed or

signed by KR field surveyors during the periodical survey..............................

- Application of technical review for applying MSC.1/Circ.1275

① When applying the technical review, updated fire control plan(Electrical File is

acceptable) should be sent to Machinery Team 2,otherwise initially endorsed

Fire control Plan (out dated) kept in Machinery Team 2 can be used for

technical review for a p p lyin g MSC.1/Circ.1275.

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② After thorough technical review, the result of review on Fire Control Plan for

MSC.1/Circ.1275 will be sent to applicants as an official document, after that

MSC.1/Circ.1275 should be applied according to the technical review with the

correction of fire control plan kept onboard.

③ The result of technical review should be submitted to field surveyor as an

evidence for verifying the application of MSC.1/Circ.1275 onboard, and fire

control plan should be endorsed or signed by surveyors ..............................

11) Application of the exemption certificate on Screw-down valve

.1 Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) recently notified that the exemption

certificate shall e required to the Panamanian flagged ships which are

fitted butterfly valves in lieu of screw down valve on the pipe pierced

collision bulkhead.

.2 In this regard, the ship owner of Panamanian flagged ships which are

constructed on or after 1st January 2009 and fitted butterfly valves in

lieu of screw down on collision bulkhead shall apply the exemption

certificate on the screw-down valve according to the procedure

below..............................................................................................................

- Procedure for the application of exemption

① Request a Recommendation on the exemption of screw-down valve to

KR Convention & Legislation Service Team via [email protected] with the

relevant certificate for the butterfly valve verified and approved by KR.

② Send all related documents including KR's recommendation to Panama

Seoul Office via [email protected] (P.I.C: David Bernard)

③ Exemption certificate will be issued(exemption fee will be required)

- Documents to be submitted

① Application for exemption Certificate properly filled out

② KR's Recommendation letter

③ Copy of the relevant full term statutory certificate(Cargo Ship Safety

Construction Certificate) and its attached forms.

If the Full term is not available please attached and email or letter(Statement

Of Compliance)from CLASS of the projected validity expire date of the

relevant certificate.

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④ Copy of the Registry Certificate

203. Instructions relating to MARPOL

1) Issuance of Statement of Compliance in case of TOC or Change of owner (CAS).

- If the ship is transferred to a RO other than the one that submitted the CAS Final

Report which was reviewed and accepted for the issuance of the Statement of

Compliance, PMA may consider and declare that the Statement of Compliance of a

ship remains valid and in full force and effect. ...................................................................

- If the ship is operated by a company other than the one operating the ship at the

time of the completion of the CAS Survey, PMA may consider and declare that the

Statement of Compliance of a ship remains valid and in full force and effect. .......

2) Vessel changing flag (CAS)

If a ship with a valid Statement of Compliance is transferred to the Registry of

Panama, PMA may issue a new Statement of Compliance based on the Statement of

Compliance issued by the previous registry............................................................................

3) Panama require the use of the new amended Oil Record Book and Cargo Record

Book (including to Chemical vessel) as result of the revised Annex I & II, effective

on January 1, 2007. Panama flagged vessels shall carry up-to-dated version of Oil

Record Book / Emission. Nevertheless, vessels which have on board previous edition

can carry out the corrections by pasting the new instructions with the corrections in

the old versionto bring it up to date according to new regulation.................................

204. Instruction relating to Other Convention

1) Panama requires anchor lights and NUC (not under command) lights to be of

duplex electric type for ships ordered to be built before 1 January 1985 but keel laid

after 1st January 1985 and for ships ordered after 1 January 1985. ............................

2) First Aid Kit

The PMA follows the recommendations of the World Health Organization in the

International Medical Guide for Ships on medical subjects. It is strongly

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recommended that there should be 1 kit available in Deck Officer and Engine room.

..............................................................................................................................................................

C Others

301. The Dry Docking periods for the Panamanian Flag registered vessels, which are as

follows:

1) Cargo vessels of less than 500 Gross Tonnage irrespective of the navigation

area shall be subject to a minimum of two inspection of the ship's bottom

during any five year period. ...............................................................................................

2) Fishing ships of 24 meters in length and above irrespective of the navigation

area shall be subject to a minimum of two inspection of the ship's bottom

during any five year period. ...............................................................................................

3) List of Application Service Provider for LRIT .............................................................

ABSOLUTE MARITIME TRACKING SERVICES, INC

Email : : [email protected]

(T) +507 301-5748 (24 x 7) (F) +507 301-5749

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Checklist for Singapore flagged Ships

(for Owners)

Name of Ship : SGP Date



A Survey and certification

101. Extension of certificates ....................................................................................

Extension of the validity of any statutory certificate may be extended in accordance

with the relevant regulation of international conventions. Such extension shall be

approved by MPA (Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore).

102. Exemption ........................................................................................................

Unless specifically mentioned otherwise in the regulations or directives issued by the

Director, the granting of any exemption is the prerogative of MPA. Where exemption

is deemed necessary and reasonable, the classification society may propose to MPA

with the reasons for the exemption.

All application of exemption from any regulation shall be made to MPA via this Society

(RO) by using the following form of Application for Exemption from Regulations which

shall be properly filled up with necessary information. (Do not ask the owner directly to

approach MPA for approval of any exemption.)

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⑴ An exemption certificate for the fixed fire-fighting equipment in cargo space may

be issued with list of cargoes permitted to carry provided that prior approval is

given by the Administration for the first time.

⑵ MPA have granted all the ships, upon application, exemption from full compliance

with GMDSS sea area A1 for voyages within 30-mile limits from the port limits of

Singapore in the course of which the vessel is not more than 20 miles from the

nearest land as follows:

① In lieu of radio equipment prescribed in Regs. Ⅳ/7 and 8, the ships shall be

fitted with the following radio equipment:

- a VHF radiotelephone installation on at least Channels 6, 13 and 16 subject

to coast station keeping a listening watch on Channel 16

- a satellite (406 ㎒) EPIRB or VHF (Channel 70) EPIRB

- at least two two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus

- a NAVTEX receiver

- a radar transponder except that those need not be provided for the time

being.

② The above exemption is to be approved by MPA for each and every ship.

Upon granted exemption, MPA will issue to shipowner a letter telling them that

MPA has granted the exemption and will issue an Exemption Certificate. Upon

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expiry of the Exemption Certificate MPA issued, renewal of the Exemption

Certificate to be done by a filed surveyor of this Society after a radio survey

quoting the approval reference at the bottom of the Exemption Certificate MPA

issued.

⑶ At the bottom of the exemption certificate for immersion suit exemption, the

following are to be typed: “Ref: Shipping Circular No. 3 of 2006 issued by

Marine Department, Singapore".

⑷ Exemption for transportation of vegetable oils : branch offices shall issue the IBC

certificates which the exemption shall be indicated in, without other exemption

certificates.

103. Maintenance of launching appliances and on-load release gear ..........................

The annual servicing and maintenance of lifeboat, launching appliance and on-load

release gear should be carried out by the manufacturer and manufacturer's certified

personnel. If the manufacturer or personnel is not available, the annual servicing

and maintenance of lifeboat, launching appliance and on-load release gear can be

carried out by the service supplier who is recognized or approved by the surveyor

on board on the basis of reviewing provided documents(documented procedures

and instructions, satisfactory degree of experience in activities, records of training

program for technicians etc.) from the service supplier.

104. Tonnage Certification ........................................................................................

When a ship applied by her national tonnage is made alteration which changes her

tonnage, the ship is applied by the ITC tonnage.

105. Issuing Multiple Load Line Certificate .................................................................

⑴ Request shall be made by the shipowner or his agent to the MPA. Upon

approval, the shipowner or his agent and this Society will be informed. A copy

of the Guidelines for vessels carrying more than one load line certificate and a

letter of approval will be given to the shipowner or his agent.

⑵ Approval for multiple load line certificates may be withdrawn if the vessel has

been found to abuse the use of multiple load line certificates or there has been

improper use of the multiple load line certificates includes, but not limited to the

following;

① Displaying more than one load line certificate on board

② Having more than one set of load line marks visible on either side of the

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ship.

③ Displaying a load line certificate not corresponding to the load line marks on

the ship sides.

④ Having different sets of load line marks on each side of ship.

⑤ Not effectively obliterating the load line marks not in use on the ship sides.

⑶ Guidelines for vessels carrying the multiple load line certificate

① The ship shall comply fully with all the requirements appropriate for a ship of

the maximum deadweight corresponding to the least freeboard assigned for

which a load line certificate has been issued.

② The deepest summer draft corresponding to the least freeboard shall not be

greater than the moulded draught indicated on the International Tonnage

Certificate (1969)

③ Each set of load line marks shall be verified by a surveyor when they are

marked on the ship's side for the first time. Subsequently, during a periodical

inspection, they shall be verified by the attending surveyor and their

corresponding load line certificate endorsed.

④ The stability booklet shall contain information relating to all the freeboard

assigned for which a load line has been issued.

⑤ The master shall ensure that only one set of load line certificate and the

display of the appropriate load line marks.

⑥ The master shall ensure that one set of load line marks is visible on the

ship's sides and the corresponding load line certificate is displayed at any

one time. The remaining load line marks shall be in proper safe keeping.

⑦ The master may on his own accord change the set of load line marks in use

and when desired at any appropriate time.

⑧ The master shall make an official entry in the ship's official log book and the

deck log book on every occasion the load line marks in use are changed.

⑨ A letter of approval issued by the MPA to carry more than one load line

certificate and a copy of these guidelines shall be kept on board.

106. Ship's Carving and Marking Note .......................................................................

⑴ Marking of Ship's name and port: Ship's name shall be marked on each of her

bows, and the name of her port of registry (SINGAPORE) shall be marked on her

stern, on a dark ground n white or yellow letters or on a light ground in black

letters, such letters to be of a length(height) not less than 100mm and of

proportionate width (75% to 80% of its height).

⑵ Marking of official number: Ship's official number shall be cut out in or marked

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by permanent means such as welding on her main beam or an easily accessible

place on one of the end transverse bulkheads of the machinery spaces. The

height of the letters and numbers shall not be less than 100mm and of

proportionate width (75% to 80% of its height).

⑶ Marking of IMO number: the width of the marks shall be proportionate to the

height (75% to 80% of its height).

107. Merchant Shipping Crew Accommodation Certificate ...........................................

⑴ Even though Singapore Government has not ratified IMO CONVENTION NO.92.

133 & 147, Merchant Shipping Act regarding crew accommodation has been into

force since 1997.

⑵ The Regulations will apply to new ships (ships built on or after 1 Dec 97) of 500

gross tons and above and existing ships (ships built before 1 Dec 97) of 500

gross tons and above of which the crew accommodation is substantially altered

or reconstructed on or after 1 Dec 97, subject to the following ①:

① The Regulations will not apply to :

- ships of less than 500 gross tons;

- ships primarily propelled by sail but having auxiliary engines;

- ships engaged in fishing or in similar pursuits;

- tugs;

- ships exclusively engaged on special limit voyages.

② These Regulations shall be applied where resonable and practicable to ships

between 200 and 500 tons and ships engaged in whaling or in similar

pursuits.

③ The Director may exempt any ship from any of these Regulations either

unconditionally or subject to such conditions as he thinks fit if he is satisfied

that compliance with that regulation is either impracticable or unreasonable in

respect of that ship. (i.e. in the early design stages).

108. Tanker of 500 G/T and upward engaged in Singapore 30-miles limit voyages. ....

Singapore flag tankers of 500 G/T and upwards constructed on or after 1 Jan. 2003

engaged in Singapore 30-miles limit voyages shall be subjected to 1974 SOLAS and

be issued with SC certificate.

109. Temporary voyage for repair .............................................................................

In instance where, temporarily, the requirements of an applicable instrument cannot

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be met under particular circumstances, the Society will specify such measures or

supplementary equipment as may be available to permit the vessel to proceed to a

suitable port where permanent repairs or rectification can be effected or replacement

equipment fitted. The Society shall immediately report any such instance to the

MPA. The report shall contain the name and official number/IMO number of the

vessel and a description of the circumstances and the conditions imposed.

110. Acceptance of statutory equipment for use on Singapore registered ships .........

(1) The statutory equipment (including appliances, arrangements, fittings or systems) is

considered as acceptable for use on board Singapore registered ships if :

.1 The equipment is type-approved and fully certificated to the applicable IMO

requirements by any of the 9 Recognised Organisations (ROs : ABS, BV, CCS,

DNV, GL, KR, LR, NK and RINA). The approved equipment shall bear the

marking of the RO that carried out the type approval. The marking shall be

traceable to the certification and test documentation for the equipment. or,

.2 The statutory equipment is type-approved by any of the 9 ROs in accordance

with the EC MED process and marked accordingly.

(2) For statutory equipment that is not approved by any of 9 ROs, the acceptance is to

be granted by MPA Singapore on a case by case basis. In the absence of any

proper documentation, such equipment will not be accepted for use on Singapore

registered ships.

The following documents shall be submitted to MPA Singapore by the RO for MPA’s

review and consideration for acceptance:

.1 Full detailed documentation (certificates and testing reports, etc.)

.2 RO’s recommendations

(3) Other existing equipment already provided on board before 1 September 2012 and

which does not have approval marking and/or certification has been :

.1 assessed and deemed to be acceptable for continued use on board by this

Class Society; and,

.2 found to be in good and working condition.

If the equipment is subsequently needed to be replaced, it shall be replaced with

equipment in accordance with paragraph above.

(4) The RO is required to issue a statement to the vessel to the effect that the equipment

is deemed acceptable by MPA Singapore upon confirmation by the RO for use on

board the ship.

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A statement of acceptance shall be issued;

- the initial survey for delivery of new ships

- survey for transfer of class(TOC) under the flag of Singapore.

- survey for initial registry to Singapore

- the first scheduled intermediate or renewal statutory survey of existing ships on

or after 1 September 2012, whichever occurs earlier

- every renewal survey

(5) The master of Singapore registered ships shall be guided to keep all certificates for

statutory equipment abovementioned on board Singapore registered ships for a

period of lifetime and the Statement of Acceptance shall be kept together with

cargo ship Safety Equipment certificate.

B Change of flag

201. Procedure for Flag change ...............................................................................

According to the Adminstration registration procedure, for ships more than 17 years,

the surveyor shall attend onboard and carry out survey to the extent of the annual

survey of SC, SE & ILL and complete ATTESTATION "Records and Conditions of

Ship above 17 years of age for registration as a Singapore Ship". When registration,

ATTESTATION shall be forwarded to the Administration by the Owner.


301. Navigation lights ...............................................................................................

Performance standards for navigation lights, navigation light controllers and

associated equipment: This standards set out in the Res.MSC.253(83) are mandatory

for ships the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2009.

302. Lifejackets ......................................................................................................

The 'TRIUMF 5' lifejacket manufactured by Christiansens Livbeltfabrick of Risor,

Norway is not installed on board as the manufactures has not approved by the

Norway Government.

303. Inflatable liferafts ............................................................................................

⑴ Servicing of liferafts

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Liferaft shall be serviced by service station approved by Singapore Administration

at not exceeding 12 month's interval.

⑵ Marking of Life raft

- All liferafts and case for equipment are to be marked with ship's name, port of

registry on cover and bottom of liferafts and the equipment case in addition to

the requirement of LSA code 4.2.6.3

- Where name of ship is changed, there is no need to change the names on the

liferafts immediately. The new ship's name should be marked at next opening

service.

- A ship being registered to Singapore is to change her name and port of registry

(Singapore) prior to her change of nationality.

304. Heading information at emergency steering position ...........................................

Only a gyro compass repeater is to be used/ installed in accordance with SOLAS

Reg. V/12(f) of SOLAS 74. A magnetic compass is not to be used/installed at the

emergency steering position.

305. Fixed fire extinguishing arrangement for paint and inflammable liquid lockers .......

⑴ A paint and/or inflammable liquid locker whose deck area is 4 square meter and

over shall be provided with one of following fixed fire extinguisher which is used

for extinguishing fires in the locker without entering the locker.

- CO2 extinguisher : at least 40% of the space gross volume

- Dry Chemical : at least 0.5kg/cubic meter of space gross volume

- Water Spray: at least 5 liter/square meter of deck area

⑵ The water spray may be connected to main fire line.

⑶ Other equivalent except Halon extinguisher may be installed.

⑷ A ship whose the deck area of a locker is less than 4 m2 can install a portable

fire extinguisher at entrance outside of the locker.

306. Maintenance of life boat's fall Lifeboat fall의 정비 .............................................

⑴ Life boats falls shall be renewed whenever necessary due to deterioration such

as worn down or every 5 years.

⑵ The periodic inspection of the falls should be in the form of inspection of the

entire length of the falls which would fully paying out of the falls from its winch

drum and should be carried out annually, and properly documented and recorded

in the survey report and records.

⑶ The renewal intervals of falls made of marine grade stainless steel (KS STS 316

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or equivalent) required by SOLAS Reg. III/20.4, under SOLAS Reg. I/5, may be

extended to not more than 10 years subject to annual through inspection of the

whole length of the falls and shall be renewed when necessary due to

unexpected deteriorations or damage.

307. Servicing interval of ZODIAC EPS life rafts .........................................................

The extending of the servicing of ZODIAC EPS (Extended Packing Service) inflatable

liferafts, manufactured by Zodiac International of France up to a maximum period of

30 months has been approved subject to the following conditions pursuant to

Regulation III/20.8.3 of SOLAS 74. The shipowner/manager shall submit a request

for the extending servicing interval to MPA.

① Servicing shall be carried out at an approved servicing station which has been

specially appointed by Zodiac International to service EPS(Extended Packing

Service) liferafts.

② Servicing shall be carried at intervals not exceeding 30 months.

③ EPS liferafts shall be repacked at each servicing using new packings materials

within the GRP outer container.

④ Any damage to polyurethane membrane, or pressure within gas inflation cylinder

falling below a limit defined by the manufacturer, the liferaft shall be service and

repacked within 3 months, but in no case beyond the 30-month interval in

paragraph 2.

⑤ On deployment of the liferaft, servicing shall be carried out immediately before

the liferaft can be put into operational use.

⑥ All servicing tests prescribed in IMO Resolution A.761(18) shall be followed as

closely as practicable, according to the age of the liferaft.

⑦ Monitoring and checking of the liferaft on board the ship shall be carried out

annually by qualified personnel certified by Zodiac International in accordance

with manufacturer's instructions. Documentary evidence of such monitoring and

checking shall be provided to the ship for their period.

⑧ Passenger ships equipped with any of the above EPS liferafts shall comply with

SOLAS Reg. III/19.4.3(On board training in the use of davit launched liferafts) by

carrying aboard, or having ready access to a conventionally packed training raft

of similar type and means of operation, or by carrying a visual training aid which

can simulate inflation and davit launching of such liferafts.

⑨ In addition to other required marks, the outer containers of EPS liferafts which

are serviced at extended intervals shall be marked.

- with the words "EPS liferaft 30 months servicing" within a disc bearing, year

and month numerals, and

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- with the words "EPS liferaft 12 months control on board" within a second disc

bearing year and month numerals.

308. EEBD ..............................................................................................................

In any case, EEBDs which have exceeded their service life as indicated by the

manufacturer should be discarded. Administration does not require periodic

hydrostatic testing for EEBD cylinders.

309. Maintenance of fire-protection systems

⑴ Portable fire extinguishers .............................................................................

① Portable fire extinguishers should be examined annually by a competent

person of service suppliers approved by this Society or the ship's officers;

② Each portable fire extinguisher should be provided with a label indicating that

it has been examined and the date of examination;

③ Containers of permanently pressurized portable fire extinguishers and propellant

bottles/containers of non-pressurized portable fire extinguishers should be

hydraulically pressure tested as follows:

- powder extinguishers every 10 years;

- CO2 extinguishers every 10 years; and

- Other extinguishers every 10 years;

⑵ Fixed high pressure CO2 fire extinguishing installation ....................................

① CO2 bottles of fixed CO2 fire extinguishing installation should be hydraulic

pressure tested 20 years after the date on which the bottles were put into

use, and every 5 years thereafter;

② The quantity of the medium in the CO2 bottles should be checked once every

4 years. This may be carried out in batches of 25% of the CO2 bottles

annually, or 50% of the CO2 bottles biennially or in accordance with the

ship’s maintenance so long as every CO2 bottle is checked once every 4

years;

③ All control valves should be inspected annually, and internally inspected every

5 years; and

④ Air should be blown through the piping of the installation annually.

⑶ Low pressure fixed CO2 and halon fire extinguishing installations ...................

① The tanks, together with fittings shall be inspected externally every 5 years;

② At the external inspection, insulation material of the tank at points showing

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signs of possible corrosion/deterioration of the tank beneath shall be removed

to facilitate the external inspection;

③ Pipes and valves at transitional points between insulated and uninsulated areas

(cold-conductors) as well as tank supports, flange sockets and valves shall be

included in the 5-yearly external inspection;

④ The external inspection shall also include maintenance inspection stipulated in

the manufacturer's operation and maintenance manual;

⑤ At least once a year, a thorough external inspection of the tank supports,

flange sockets and valves mentioned in (c) shall be carried out;

⑥ No internal inspection is necessary unless the external inspection mentioned in

① of this paragraph reveals corrosion or other defects which warrant an

internal inspection;

⑦ An internal inspection is necessary after every discharge of the contents;

⑧ Hydrostatic testing of the pipes and tanks may be required at the discretion of

the attending surveyor, in cases where the corrosion/deterioration of the

external or internal of the pipes and tanks proves prudent to do so; and

⑨ In any case, hydrostatic testing of the pipes and tanks shall be carried out

after repairs to the tanks or pipes in cases of cracks or holes.

⑷ Fixed dry powder fire extinguishing installations .............................................

① The system shall be inspected annually, and the dry powder charge should be

agitated with nitrogen, using “”bubbling” connections where provided;

② In addition to regular shipboard inspections, the system shall be inspected at

least once every two years by a service agent acceptable to the organization

issuing the Safety Equipment certificate. This inspection should include:

- blow-through with air to ensure associated pipes and nozzles are clear;

- operational test of local and remote controls and section valves;

- contents verification of propellant gas cylinders containing nitrogen

(including remote operating stations); and

- testing of the dry powder charge for moisture absorption.

③ The replenishment and test regime for high pressure nitrogen cylinders shall

be the same as for CO2 cylinders in paragraph ⑵ ① and ② above.

310. Withdrawal of Exemption of S-VDR on regional passenger ferries .......................

As regional passenger ferries and passenger high speed craft had previously

experienced practical difficulties in interfacing VDR with existing equipment on

board, MPA had, under the Regulations, granted them interim exemptions from the

installation of VDR until more suitable and cost effective alternative solutions could

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be found. Such exemptions will now be rescinded, but in lieu of a VDR, passenger

ferries and passenger high speed craft operating within the special limits will be

required to install a simplified voyage data recorder (S-VDR) by the first scheduled

dry-docking after 1 Aug 2009 but not later than 1 Aug 2010.

311. Radio inspection .............................................................................................

A safety radio survey in Singapore shall be carried out by the Radio Surveyor

approved by MPA. However, the radio survey outside the Singapore can be carried

out by any radio inspection company registered to this Society or by a radio

company approved by a state of where the vessel surveyed.

312. GMDSS equipment ..........................................................................................

In case of voyages of A1 Area (voyages within 20 miles from the coast of

Singapore) and A2 Area (voyages within 200 miles from the coast of Singapore), the

vessels shall install GMDSS equipment.

313. Radio operator for GMDSS ship ........................................................................

① Maintenance standards and minimum required operator(s)

- Sea area A1 : one ROC or one GOC for the choice of shorebased

maintenance or duplication of equipment (not requiring a dedicated operator)

- Sea area A1+A2 : one GOC for the choice of shorebased maintenance or

duplication of equipment (not requiring a dedicated operator)

- A1+A2+A3 : one dedicated operator with GOC or two GOCs for the choice of

shore based maintenance and duplication of equipment.

② Where there are two operators comprising one ROC and one GOC, the GOC

holder shall be designated as a operator with primary responsibility at distress

situation.

③ A crew qualified for ROC or GOC is also be employed, however, where only one

GOC holder is employed by a ship engaging in sea area of A1, A2 and A3 the

employee is to be a operator exclusively for the purpose of the requirement in

SOLAS Reg.IV/16.

④ All deck officer should posses the GOC qualification in accordance with STCW

Code/A-IV/2.

314. EPIRB .............................................................................................................

A vessel equipped with 406 MHz EPIRB is to record the form specified by the MPA

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and to register to the MPA.

315. LRIT ...............................................................................................................

On satisfactory completion of a conformance test, the ASP will issue a conformance

test report on behalf of the MPA. This conformance test report will be required to

be submitted to MPA upon issue via the email [email protected]. MPA will issue

the LRIT Certificate of Compliance for the vessel. Please note that both the

Conformance Test Report and LRIT Certificate of Compliance must be retained

onboard the vessel.

Designated ASP list

- Pole Star Space Applications Limited

316. Mast headlight .................................................................................................

For a vessel constructed on or after 4 November 1995, when only one masthead

light is prescribed for a power driven vessel, this light shall be exhibited forward of

amidships; except that a vessel of less than 20 meters in length need not exhibit

this light forward of amidships but shall exhibit it as far forward as is practicable.

317. Annual inspection of the AIS ...........................................................................

Notwithstanding that the annual inspection and testing of the AIS is part of the

survey in respect of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, and as set out in

para. 1 of MSC.1/Circ.1252 that "the annual testing of the AIS should be carried out

by a qualified radio inspector", the annual inspection and testing of the AIS is best

carried out as part of the survey in respect of the Cargo Ship Safety Radio

Certificate.

318. Inspection of immersion suits ............................................................................

Monthly shipboard inspection of immersion suits and anti-exposure suits should be

carried out in accordance with MSC/Circ.1114 (refer to Div. II, Part 2, 7.3.5 of the

Instruction of Convention Survey), and each suit should be subjected to an air pressure

test with a soapy water solution at intervals not exceeding three years, or more

frequently for suits over ten years of age.

319. SSAS test ........................................................................................................

The procedures for testing the SSAS should be in accordance with MSC/Circ.1155.

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The frequency of SSAS alert testing involving MPA should not exceed more than

once a year and should coincide with the annual safety radio and safety equipment

survey.

320. Means embarkation and disembarkation from ships ............................................

Para. 3.4.1 of MSC.1/Circ.1331 relating to the means embarkation and

disembarkation from ships required by SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-9 prescribes for the lower

platform of accommodation ladder to be not more than 600 mm above the waterline

in the lightest seagoing condition, as defined in SOLAS Reg. III/3.13.

321. Singapore strait night signal .............................................................................

The following vessels are recommended to display the night signals consisting of 3

all-round green lights1 in a vertical line in the following situations.

a) Vessels departing from ports or anchorages when crossing the westbound or

eastbound lane of the TSS or precautionary areas in the Singapore Strait to join

the eastbound or westbound lane respectively; and

b) Eastbound or westbound vessels in the TSS or precautionary areas in the

Singapore Strait crossing to proceed to ports or anchorages in the Singapore

Strait.

D Others

401. Official log book ..............................................................................................

Every ship registered Singapore is to keep an official log book which is in a

prescribed format approved by the Director of Marine on board.

402. Double bottoms and double sides of oil tankers carrying heavy grade oil as cargo .......

Conversion of an existing single hulled oil tanker under Singapore flag to fit double

bottoms and/or double sides to meet the requirements of Reg. 21 is not acceptable to

the MPA unless such conversion has been carried out not later than the anniversary of

the date of delivery of the ship in the year 2008. (thereafter such conversion can not be

permitted.)

403. Prohibition of blending MARPOL cargoes on board ............................................

The Shipping Community is urged to prohibit blending of MARPOL cargoes on board

during the sea voyage as recommended in MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.8.

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404. Wastes from removal of anti-fouling system .....................................................

Article 5 of the AFS Convention (Controls of Annex 1 waste materials) requires a

Party to take appropriate measures to require that wastes from the application or

removal of an anti-fouling system controlled under the Convention are collected,

handled, treated and disposed of in a safe and environmentally sound manner to

protect human health and the environment. To implement Article 5 of the

Convention, the Shipping Community is urged to follow the guidance as set out at

the annex to AFS.3/Circ.3.

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Checklist for St Vincent and The Grenadines flagged Ships

(for Owners)

Name of Ship : VCT Date




101. Exemption certificate .....................................................................................................................

Exemption of equipment must get approval from the Administration prior to issuing

exemption certificate.

102. Multiple Load Line Certificates .................................................................................................

⑴ SVG accepts the provision of two Load Line Certificates for different deadweight

values. The authorization for the issuance of such certificates may only be granted

by the Flag Administration.

⑵ The following procedures must be followed when more than one Load Line

Certificate is issued:

(a) The Load Line marks for the deepest draft to be welded to the side shell and

verified by the attending surveyor.

(b) The secondary marks to be cut or punched into the side shell.

(c) At the time of the annual surveys, regardless of the deadweight value applicable

at the time, the vessel should be surveyed for compliance with the most severe

statutory requirements applicable to the greatest deadweight value and all

certificates should be endorsed by the attending surveyor.

(d) The set of certificates which are not associated with the Load Line in use are to

be placed in a sealed envelope and placed in Master’s custody.

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(e) Upon owners’ request for change of freeboard, an exclusive surveyor from the

Classification Society will check that the un-associated marks are painted out and

the new marks are painted in.

(f) The Master shall make an official entry in the ship’s log on every occasion

when Load Line marks are changed.

103. Flag State Inspections .....................................................................................................................

⑴ All vessels flying the SVG Flag should be inspected once per year by a surveyor

accredited by the Flag State Administration.

⑵ Irrespective of the above, the Flag State Inspection would only be requested

every two (2) year for the following vessels;

(a) engage in trade, and

(b) which have not been detained in any MOU ports during the last two year,

and

(c) which are not under special surveillance regime.

⑶ The periodical review has also assessed that a certain number of vessels are

potentially substandard and, for these vessels, it has been decided that the

following special surveillance regime will be implemented:

(a) Flag State Inspection will be requested every six months;

(b) Strict implementation of Circular PSC 018;

(c) Vessels Classification Societies will be informed about the special surveillance

regime;

(d) Special surveillance regime will be removed after two years of vessels'

satisfactory performance.

104. Statement of compliance to the 33 CFR 157.445 of USCG .................................................

A tanker, of single hull structure, entering U.S Port(s) should be tested in accordance

with IMO Res. A.751(18) regarding her maneuverability and the statement of

compliance is to be issued by surveyor accordingly prior to her proceeding to U.S.

Ports.

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105. Approval of Ballast Water Management Plan ........................................................................

The Recognised Classification Societies are authorized to approve the "Ballast Water

Management Plan". Approval of the "Ballast Water Management Plan" shall be in

accordance with Res.MEPC127(53).

106. Inspection of passenger ship's bottom .......................................................................................

⑴ Res.A.997(25) defines inspection of the outside of the ship’s bottom as an inspection

of the underwater part of the ship. Res.A.997(25) requires that a minimum of two of

the inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom during any five-year period

should be conducted in dry-dock. In all cases, the maximum interval between any

two fry-dock bottom inspections should not exceed 36 months.

⑵ Inspection afloat will be credited to ships 15 years of age or over if the ships have

been assigned by the additional class notation IWS or equivalent by the ship’s

Classification Society.

⑶ Inspection afloat to ships of 15 years of age or over to which the additional class

notation IWS or equivalent has not been assigned by the ship’s Classification

Society may be credited subject to confirmation by ship’s Classification Society that

suitable arrangements to carry out the in-water survey are provided.

107. Lay-up and re-commissioning guidance ...................................................................................

⑴ Owners, operators and managers are requested to notify the ship's Classification

Society when a ship is put out of commission. Copy of the notification should be

provided to this Administration.

⑵ Laid-up ships will be subject to additional port requirements. The local requirements

applicable to specific lay-up locations and mooring arrangements will be determined

by the relevant local maritime authority.

⑶ When a ship is re-commissioned, the owners, operators, managers should notify the

ship's Classification Society and make provisions for the ship to be submitted to the

surveys required by the Rules and Regulations of the ship's Classification Society.

This Administration must be notified accordingly.

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B Change of flag

201. Instruction for Flag Change .......................................................................................................

⑴ Vessels over 18 years (15 years fro tanker) of age are not eligible for registration

unless a preliminary Flag State survey by an accredited surveyor to this

Administration (not a classification surveyor) is performed. This survey, however

does not guarantee the registration. Additionally, the Classification Society should

issue a document confirming the vessel's classification and list all applicable

conventions the vessel is in compliance with together with any known outstanding

deficiencies. Other surveys should be carried out according to the instructions below

which remain applicable.

⑵ Regardless of whether the Company remains the same as before or change occurs,

no vessel should be registered with any outstanding recommendation. In case a

deviation form this policy is requested, it should be invariably referred to this

Maritime Administration for consideration and relevant instructions.

⑶ In both case, at the time of the change of flag, if the due date for the surveys for

existing class and statutory certificates are within the ± 3 months' window, then

renewal/intermediate/annual surveys, as the case may be, shall be carried out

immediately. At the same time, an inspection of basic ILO items shall be carried

out.

.

⑷ In the case where the change of flag is not accompanied by a change of the

Company, the surveys shall be limited in scope to the extent of the applicable

annual survey with the addition of basic ILO items, unless the due dates of the

statuary surveys are within the window mentioned above.

⑸ In case of change of flag is accompanied by a change of the Company, the extent

of the survey in respect of safety equipment shall be upgraded to that of a renewal

survey with the addition of basic ILO items. The surveys for the statuary

certificates other than the safety equipment, unless they fall within the windows

mentioned in paragraph .2 above, shall be carried out to the extent of annual

surveys.

⑹ For vessel which have been detained by Port State Control more than twice during

the year elapsed, the Classification Society is to issue, prior to the change of flag, a

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document confirming that the vessel is in a seaworthy conditions and complies with

all the provisions of the applicable international conventions.

⑺ The statuary survey reports for the change of flag surveys shall be made available

the soonest possible ti the Marine Administration either in hard copy or by e-mail

or through access to the Classification Society's data base.


301. LSA for cargo vessels under 500 G/T ....................................................................................

In order to improve the safety of small vessels, the Administration requires that

Chapter III of SOLAS 1974 also be applied to cargo ships under 500 G/T.

If any specific requirements are unreasonable due to the age or construction of the

ship, or unnecessary, considering the sheltered nature and condition of the voyages, the

ship could be exempted from those requirements.

Even though, the minimum equipment shall be provided as follows:

- Rescue boat : 1 (if applicable)

- Liferaft : 200%

- Satellite EPIRB : 1

- Immersion suit : 4

- Lifejacket light : For all lifejacket

- Lifebuoy : 4 (2 : with self-igniting light and smoke signal

1 : with buoyant lifeline)

- Line throwing appliance : 1

- Rocket parachute signal : 12

- Retro reflective material for all life-saving appliances

- Muster list

- Operating instruction for life-saving appliances

302. Periodic Servicing Of Launching Appliances And On-load Release Gear ......................

⑴ Weekly and monthly inspections and routine maintenance as specified in the

equipment maintenance manual(s) should be conducted under the direct supervision

of a senior ship’s officer in accordance with the maintenance manual(s).

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⑵ Other thorough examination, operational testing, repairs and overhaul of lifeboats,

launching appliances and on-load release gear are carried out in accordance with

SOLAS Reg. III/20 by service providers that are qualified in these operations for

each make and type of equipment.

⑶ Service providers carrying out thorough examination, operational testing, repairs and

overhaul of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear should be

authorized in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1277.

⑷ The SVG accepts service providers authorized, checked or inspected by RO

recognized by the SVG or by other SOLAS Contracting Governments.

⑸ When repairs, thorough examinations and annual servicing are completed, a

statement confirming that the lifeboat arrangements remain fit for the purpose

should be promptly issued by the service provider who performed the work.

⑹ The SVG delegates the ship’s Classification Society to check whether the service

providers are authorized, checked or inspected by RO recognized by the SVG or by

other SOLAS Contracting Governments.

⑺ The statement confirming that the lifeboat arrangements remain fit for the purpose

issued by the service provider who performed the work should be provided to the

ship’s Classification Society.

303. Emergency procedures for bulk carriers. ............................................................................

Classification Society is requested:

- to verify on board the implementation of MSC/Circ.1143 during of their surveys.

- to mention the implementation of MSC/Circ.1143 on board in their survey reports.

- to inform the Administration if the above Circular is not implemented.

304. Use of asbestos .............................................................................................................................

⑴ New ship: a new ship constructed on or after 3 September 1996 is not allowed to

use the asbestos or any material containing a asbestos.

⑵ Existing ship: where replacing a the asbestos or any material containing a asbestos

from a existing vessel, the replaced material is not to contain any asbestos or any

material containing a asbestos.

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Type of Portable fire extinguisher Periodicity

water 12 months

Foam 12 months

Dry Chemical(Non-permanently pressurized) 5 years

Dry Chemical(Permanently pressurized) 2 years

305. Halon fire extinguishing systems .....................................................................................

⑴ Existing portable Halon fire-extinguishers are to be replaced by CO2 or other

suitable fire-extinguishers by 1 January, 2002.

⑵ Existing fixed Halon systems are to be phased out by 1 January, 2002 or earlier if

a major refit is undertaken and Alternative Arrangements for Halon Fire-

Extinguishing Systems in Machinery Spaces and Pump Rooms, MSC/Circ.668 - are

to be fitted.

⑶ Halons will not be accepted as fire-extinguishing media on board any ship applying

for registration under the SVG flag by 1 January 2002.

306. Fire protection system

⑴ Operational readiness ...........................................................................................................

All fire protection systems and appliances should at all times be in good order and

available for immediate use while the ship is in service. If a fire protection

system is under repair, then suitable arrangements to the satisfaction of the RO

should be made to ensure that safety is not diminished.

⑵ Maintenance, testing and inspection .........................................................................

The maintenance, testing and inspection should conform to the requirements as

stated herein and, unless expressly stipulated otherwise, the inspection schedule

as provided in MSC/Circ.850.

⑶ Portable fire extinguisher .............................................................................................

(a) All portable fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually at an approved

shore-based servicing station or by ship’s crew if the equipment is designed to

be recharged on board or easily checked by Safety Officer.

(b) Replacement of Extinguishing Medium

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Portable fire extinguisher and

Propellent CartridgesTest Pressure

Water/Foam/Dry chemical/Halon

At least 1.5 x Working Pressure

(or 2 N/mm2 if the working pressure is

unknown)

Carbon Dioxide at least 25 N/mm2

Propellant cartridges

․CO2 type with safety valve

․CO2 type without safety valve

Working Pressure x 2

25 N/mm2

35 N/mm2

(c) Hydrostatic pressure test and test pressure

a) All non-permanently pressurized portable fire extinguishers shall be

hydrostatically pressure tested when shows rusty but at least once in 10

years.

b) All permanently pressurized portable fire extinguishers and propellant

cartridges shall be hydrostatically pressure tested at intervals not exceeding 5

years.

c) Notwithstanding the above, whenever the loss in pressure of a permanently

pressurized portable fire extinguisher exceeds 10% of the nominal pressure,

then the portable fire extinguisher shall be hydrostatically pressure tested

before being recharged.

d) Portable fire extinguishers and propellant cartridges shall be tested to the

pressures indicated hereunder;

(d) Spare charges .....................................................................................................................

a) For portable fire extinguishers that can be recharged on board:

- 100% for the first 10 extinguishers; and

- 50% for the remaining extinguishers up to a maximum of 60.

b) For portable fire extinguishers that cannot be recharged on board, additional

portable fire extinguishers of the same quantity, type and capacity shall be

provided:

- for 100% of the first 10 portable extinguishers, and

- for 50% of the remaining portable fire extinguishers.

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⑷ Fixed high pressure CO2 fire-extinguishing systems ..................................................

(a) Every 3 months, the ship's crew shall check the CO2 cylinders for proper

stowage, alignment of activating levers on each of the cylinders and tightness of

securing/clamping arrangements. Prior to entry into the CO2 cylinder bank room

all safety procedure shall be followed.

(b) Servicing by approved shore-based station shall be carried out every 2 years.

(c) Hydrostatic Pressure Testing (at an approved shore-based servicing station)

a) Over a maximum period of 10 years at least 50% of the CO2 bottles shall be

tested by hydraulic pressure at an approved shore-based servicing station.

b) Over a maximum period of 15 years, 75% of the CO2 bottles shall be tested

by hydraulic pressure at an approved shore-based servicing station.

c) Over a maximum period of 20 years, 100% of the CO2 bottles shall be tested

by hydraulic pressure at an approved shore-based servicing station.

d) Notwithstanding the aforementioned, occasional hydrostatic pressure testing

may be requested at the discretion of the Surveyor conducting the statutory

surveys if evidence exists to cause concern on the condition of the cylinders

⑸ Fixed low pressure CO2 fire-extinguishing systems .....................................................

(a) Annual examination of the bulk CO2 containment tank during statutory safety

equipment surveys shall include:

a) Close examination of all pipe connections to the tank. Selected areas of insulation

are to be removed as necessary.

b) Where extensive corrosion or other evidence of deterioration exists, connecting

pipes or delivery pipes should be removed for examination and testing, as

necessary, to determine the actual wall thickness.

c) Examination of selected areas of the shell under insulation to determine shell

condition, and if necessary, make use of appropriate means to ascertain wall

thickness.

d) Removal of insulation and examination of underlying steelwork in any area where

there is evidence of corrosion through staining or other signs.

(b) The annual inspections detailed above shall be programmed to examine, in so far

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as it is possible, different areas of the system at each annual examination.

(c) If the examination reveals evidence of deterioration in the piping or tank shell,

this should be followed up to determine the extent of the deterioration and if

necessary an internal examination should be conducted. Any repairs or

replacement should be carried out to the specification of the RO.

(d) Provided that the above inspections are carried out annually and that records

confirming satisfactory condition are readily available, then bulk CO2 system need

only be inspected internally after a maximum period of 20 years.

⑹ Halon fire-extinguishing system ..................................................................................

(a) Halon is not accepted as fire-extinguishing means on board any ship applying

form registration under the SVG Flag by 1 January 2002.

(b) Portable Halon Fire-Extinguishing Systems have been required to be replaced

either by CO2 or other suitable fire-extinguishing system by 1 January 2002.

(c) Fixed Halon fire-extinguishing system have been required to be phased out by 1

January 2002 or earlier, if a major refit is/was undertaken. Alternative

arrangements for Halon Extinguishing System in machinery spaces and pump

room (MSC/Circ. 668) have to be fitted.

(d) Hydrostatic pressure test or thickness measurement for existing fixed Halon

fire-extinguishing system

a) Subject to the ready availability of Halon banking facilities for the purpose of

containment and recharging, over a maximum period of 10 years at least 50%

of the Halon bottles shall be tested by hydraulic pressure at an approved

shore-based servicing station. Over a maximum period of 20 years, 100% of

the Halon bottles shall be tested by hydraulic pressure at an approved

shore-based servicing station.

b) However, when Halon banking facilities are not available. Halon cylinders

shall be subject to thickness measurement in lieu of the hydrostatic pressure

test as required above. At least 50% of the cylinders shall be thickness

measured over a period of 10 years. Over a maximum period of 20 years,

100% of the Halon bottles shall be thickness measured.

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c) Notwithstanding the aforementioned, occasional hydrostatic pressure testing or

thickness measurement, as applicable, may be requested at the discretion of

the attending Surveyor if evidence exists to cause concern on the condition

of the cylinders.

⑺ Fixed dry powder fire-extinguishing system ............................................................

Servicing shall be carried out every 2 years at an approved shore-based servicing

station. Testing of dry powder sample for moisture absorption shall be carried out at

the same interval.

⑻ Sprinkler, fixed pressure water-spray and water-mist system ...............................

Servicing shall be conforms to instructions of the manufacturer and the RO.

⑼ Fixed foam fire-extinguishing system ..........................................................................

Foam sample analysis shall be carried out after a period of 3 years and thereafter

every year at an approved independent/manufacturer's laboratory. Notwithstanding

the aforementioned, occasional foam analysis may be requested at the discretion if

the attending surveyor from the Recognised Organization during statutory surveys if

there is cause to question the suitability of the foam.

⑽ Cylinders for self-contained breathing apparatus .....................................................

(a) A general examination of the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA),

including check for air cylinder pressure/leakage, shall be carried out at

fortnightly intervals by the ship’s crew.

(b) Servicing by approved shore-based station shall be carried out every 2 years.

(c) On ship provided with recharging system for air cylinders, a check for air

quality shall be carried out every 12 months at an approved independent/

manufacturer’s laboratory.

(d) Maintenance by the ship's crew shall be carried out in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.

(e) Hydrostatic pressure testing and test pressure

a) Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders of lightweight type shall be carried

out at an approved shore-based service station at intervals and test pressure

stipulated by the manufacturer and Recognised Organization.

b) Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders other than of lightweight type shall

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Ship type Spare

Cargo Ship without dedicated cylinder recharging facility 2

Cargo Ship with dedicated cylinder recharging facility 1

Passenger ship carrying not more than 36 passengers 1

Passenger ship carrying more than 36 passengers At least 2

Ship type spare training

Cargo Ship 1 1

Passenger ship carrying not more than 36 passengers1 1

Passenger ship carrying more than 36 passengers2 1

be carried out every 5 years at an approved shore-based service station at a

test pressure of 1.5 times the working pressure.

(f) Spare charges

⑾ Cylinders for EEBD .........................................................................................................

(a) A general examination and check of cylinder pressure, as applicable, shall be

carried out very 3 months by the ship's crew and records of checks are to be

maintained.

(b) Maintenance by the ship's crew shall be carried out in accordance with the

manufacturer's instruction.

(c) Distribution

⑿ Medical oxygen ....................................................................................................................

(a) Medical oxygen has a limited shelf life of 3 years and should be landed ashore

for re-charging at the expiry date.

(b) Oxygen pressure regulators should be serviced at least every 5 years.

(c) Medical oxygen cylinders have a maximum interval between tests of 5 years.

(d) Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders must be carried out at an approved

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shore-based service station.

307. ECDIS and back-up arrangements .................................................................................

⑴ ECDIS has to be approved in accordance with the requirements the Res.A.817(19) as

amended by Res.MSC.64(67) and MSC.86(70) and has to be operated with

up-to-date Electronic Nautical Charts.

⑵ Ships sailing in waters not covered by Electronic Nautical Charts shall be fitted

with an updated folio of paper nautical charts. Masters and officers should be aware

of the limitations of Raster Chart Display System (RCDS) as indicated in the

SN/Circ.207.

⑶ In order to meet a proper ECDIS back-up arrangements as per SOLAS Reg.

V/19.2.1.5 the ship must be fitted either with a secondary type approved ECDIS in

accordance with the requirements of the Res.MSC.64(67) or updated nautical paper

charts for the intended voyage. For ECDIS operating in the Raster Chart Display

System (RCDS) mode, updated nautical paper charts for the intended voyage are

requested as a back-up arrangement.

⑷ Both primary and secondary (alternative) ECDIS shall be fully independent and

supplied from the ship’s main and emergency source of power. In addition, a reserve

power source (UPS) with a capacity of at least 30 minutes is to be provided.

308. Instruction for VDR .........................................................................................................................

The exemption mentioned on SOLAS Reg. V/20.2.2 or 20.2.3 should be requested to the

Administration.

309. Immersion Suits ............................................................................................................................

⑴ Monthly inspection of the immersion suits and thermal protective aids shall be done

in accordance with MSC/Circ.1047 annexed herewith.

⑵ A three year inspection of the immersion suits and thermal protective aids shall be

done in accordance with MSC/Circ.1114 annexed herewith.

⑶ Notwithstanding that paragraph 4 of MSC/Circ.1114 recommends that the air

pressure test be performed at a suitable shore-based facility.

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310. GMDSS Log Book .........................................................................................................................

Retention time of GMDSS Log Book on board SVG ships is three (3) years.

311. Magnetic Compass .............................................................................................................................

⑴ The vessel should be provided with a deviation table and this document should

include at least: the name of the vessel, IMO Number, Call Sign, Flag, place where

the adjustment is carried out, name of the Master or certified adjuster/stamp/sign;

maker of the compass, sea and weather conditions, method used, numerical and

graphical results of deviation. This deviation table is valid two years.

⑵ Adjustment of Magnetic Compasses is necessary:

- During installation or replacement

- When they become unreliable,

- When the ship undergoes structural repairs or alterations that could affect its

permanent and induced magnetism,

- Electrical magnetic equipment close to the compasses is added, removed or

altered,

- Deviation exceeds five (5) degrees taking into account the variation of the place

and the method used.

⑶ Each magnetic compass is properly compensated and its table or curve of

residual deviation is available on board at all times in the vicinity of the

compass. A Spare magnetic compass, interchangeable with the standard compass,

should be carried, unless the steering magnetic compass or gyro-compass is

fitted. Frequent observation should be made to determine compass error. Compass

performance should be monitored by recording deviations in a compass deviation

book. This may show the need for repair, testing or adjustment or if the records

are not correctly carried out. Adjustment should be made by a duly authorized

compass adjuster. If a qualified and certified compass adjuster is unavailable and

the Master considers it necessary, then adjustments may be made by the Master,

who should also have expertise and shall be certified as compass adjuster. The

compass adjustment should not be carried out by the same person who surveyed

the vessel. The date of any adjustment and other details should be noted in the

compass deviation book. Repairs to Magnetic Compass should only be made by a

compass manufacturer or other competent and authorized company using proper

test facilities.

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312. LRIT .......................................................................................................................................................

⑴ Conformance Testing and Control for Operation

(a) If the test has been unsuccessful, the vessel should also have documentation

attesting that a conformance test is being carried out.

(b) Owners/Managers should note that a new Ship‘s Station License will also be

issued to reflect LRIT equipment. Owners/Managers should therefore apply to the

Administration for the issue of Conformance Test Report/ Ship's Station License.

(c) Systems and equipment used to meet the requirements of SOLAS Reg. V/19-1

should be capable of being switched off on board or be capable of ceasing the

distribution of long-range identification and tracking information:

- Where international agreements, rules or standards provide for the protection of

navigational information; or

- In exceptional circumstances and for the shortest duration possible where the

operation is considered by the Master to compromise the safety or security of the

ship. In such a case, the Master should inform the Administration without delay

and make an entry in the record of navigational activities and incidents

maintained in accordance with SOLAS Reg. V/28, setting out the reasons for the

decision and indicating the period during which the system or equipment was

switched off.

(d) If the LRIT equipment is switched off due to the following circumstances, the

Master or Company Security Officer (CSO) should notify the Administration

([email protected]):

- Ship is under repairs, modifications/conversions in dry-dock

- Ship is in port for a long period or is laid up

- When the ship is without electrical power for more than 12 hours

(e) The notification and subsequent agreement should be entered in the Ship‘s Log

Book and the Administration should be advised as soon as possible when the

LRIT equipment is switched on again.

(f) Owners/Companies who intend to leave St Vincent and The Grenadines Flag or

to permanently withdraw their vessel from service should inform the

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Administration ([email protected]).

⑵ Survey and certification

(a) RO should ensure that ships have a valid Conformance Test Report prior

issuing or endorsing the Safety Radio Certificate / the Record of Equipment

for the Safety Equipment Certificate.

(b) If the survey of the radio installation is carried out for a LRIT applicable

vessel and Conformance Test Report is not available onboard, the RO will

issue the Short Term Safety Radio Certificate valid until the end of survey‘s

window.

(c) If the survey of the radio installation is carried out for a LRIT applicable

vessel at the end of the survey window and there is no valid Conformance

Test Report on board the vessel, the RO should immediately contact the

Administration.

(d) There are no certification requirement for ships of between 300 GT and 500

GT. In these cases, we recommend that owners retain on board the

documentary evidence of compliance. Upon satisfactory conformance test, in

addition to the Conformance Test Report, St Vincent and the Grenadines

Maritime Administration will issue an attestation which shall be retained on

board.

⑶ Designated ASP list

- Fulcrum Maritime Systems Ltd

- Pole Star Space Applications Limited

- Transas Telematics Limited

- CLS - Maritime Security

313. Other means of embarkation for remotely located liferafts ...................................................

⑴ A knotted rope is not acceptable as controlled manner.

⑵ The approval of other means of embarkation shall be carried out by the Recognized

Organization, taking into consideration requirements, material, characteristics and

dimensions criteria.

314. Embarkation ladders for liferafts in lieu of lifeboats ...............................................................

⑴ Application: Passenger ships of less than 500 gross tonnage where the total number

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Ship type No. of training units

Cargo ship 1

Passenger ship carrying not more than 36

passengers1

Passenger ship carrying more than 36 passengers 1

of persons on board is less than 200 (SOLAS Reg. III/21.1.4) and cargo ships of less

than 85 m in length other than oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers

(SOLAS Reg. III/31.1.3).

⑵ Ships which are not equipped with launching and embarkation appliances as per

SOLAS Reg. III/16.1, shall be provided with embarkation ladder(s) at each side of

the ship.

315. GMDSS for a fishing vessel ......................................................................................................

⑴ All fishing vessels of 300 G/T or upwards shall be equipped according to

applicable GMDSS requirement. (not including a fishing vessel engaging only

within A1 sea area)

⑵ A fishing vessel of 300G/T or upwards and engaging only within A1 sea area

shall be equipped with a VHF/DSC capable of transmitting/receiving the distress

alerts from a ship to another ship.

316. Carriage and inspection of EEBD ......................................................................................................

⑴ SVG vessels should comply with the requirements stipulated in MSC/Circ.1081.

⑵ Alternatively, different numbers or location of EEBD in machinery spaces may be

determined by the Recognized Organization acting on behalf of this Administration

taking into consideration the layout and dimensions or the normal manning of the

space.

⑶ Maintenance of EEBD should be in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction

and shipboard inspection should be undertaken every three months by the ship's

crew and records of checks should be maintained.

⑷ Hydrostatic testing of the cylinder should be undertaken in accordance with

manufacturer's instruction.

⑸ The location and the numbers of EEBDs should be indicated in the ship's fire

control plans.

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⑹ EEBD training units

EEBD training units should be clearly marked.

317. Storage of cylinders containing acetylene or oxygen ........................................................

⑴ Oxygen and acetylene equipment including hoses, fittings, and regulators, should be

properly maintained. When the equipment is ready for use, the cylinders are most

properly located outside or in a deck locker with ventilation. When stored and not

in use, oxygen and acetylene bottles should be stored separately in different lockers

or in spaces separated by a fire division boundary or a wall.

⑵ The cylinders and equipment should always be protected from damage and secured

to prevent movement when the vessel is underway. In spite of dangers involved

with these materials, it has been found on some vessels that the condition, use, and

storage of these materials were in need of improvement. Common deficiencies

include: improper storage of cylinders, regulators damaged or unreliable, hoses

cracked and in need of replacement and improper fittings.

⑶ In this respect SVG is highlighting the guidelines as follows:

(a) Storage of Cylinders containing acetylene or oxygen

Cylinders containing acetylene or oxygen normally used for welding/gas cutting

should be provided with a dedicated storage facility. New fixed piping

installation should be in accordance with the rules of the vessels’ Classification

Society.

(b) Dedicated storage facility

If the vessel is fitted with a dedicated storage facility it should be:

- On or above the uppermost continuous deck in a lockable well ventilated room

or cabinet and not subject to extremes of temperature;

- The storage facility should be constructed of steel, be separated from other

spaces by gas tight divisions and should have direct access to the open deck.

- Where two or more bottles of each gas are intended to be carried in enclosed

spaces, separate dedicated storage rooms should be provided for each gas.

(c) Alternative storage facility

If a dedicated storage facility is not provided, the cylinders should be firmly

secured in an open deck area, on or above the uppermost continuous deck,

provided with purpose built storage racks and protected against mechanical

damage and direct exposure to the sun, wind and weather. The storage position

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should consist of a wire cage with a solid roof forming an enclosure that can be

locked to avoid interference by unauthorized persons.

(d) General Requirements

The following should apply:

a) No electrical equipment should be provided in the storage spaces unless it is

certified safe for use in flammable environments.

b) Gas cylinders, including empty cylinders, should be stored in an upright

position and securely fastened with arrangements that permit the rapid

disconnection of the cylinders.

c) A protective cover should be screwed to the head of each cylinder when it is

not in use, or being moved.

d) Storage spaces should be clearly marked with warning signs indicating that

Oxygen and Acetylene gases are stored inside. “NO SMOKING” signs should

be displayed at the gas cylinder storage rooms.

e) It should be ensured that cylinder valves, controls and associated fittings

should be kept free from oil, grease and paint. Valves should not be opened

with oily hands. Keep oxygen cylinders away from fuel-gas cylinders or

combustible materials (especially oil and grease).

f) Used cylinders should be stored as if they were full and the valves should be

left closed.

g) The cylinders should be hydrostatically tested. Hydrostatic pressure test should

not exceed a period of five (5) years.

h) The storage of acetylene and oxygen in machinery spaces is not permitted.

i) Relief valves should vent to a safe place on the open deck.

j) If two or more cylinders (of the same gas) are connected to a manifold the

supply pipes between the cylinders should be fitted with non-return valves.

k) Cylinders should be placed on wooden boards or similar arrangement so that

they are not in direct contact with the deck plating.

l) All components should be renewed at intervals recommended by their

manufacturer.

m) Points to remember:

- Turn off all valves on completion of work

- Never use oxygen to blow dust from clothing.

(e) Maintenance

It is recommended that a leak test of piping be performed at least once a year.

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This should be carried out by using the ordinary operating pressures for oxygen

and acetylene respectively. The gas supply to the pipelines should be stopped by

the central regulator being closed. The pressure in the pipelines should then

remain constant for at least eight (8) hours or all joints/connections tested with a

“soapy water” solution. If pressure drops or leaks are detected in the pipelines,

the installation should be checked and repaired by a suitably qualified person.

318. CAS survey .........................................................................................................................................

⑴ The Administration strictly follows the requirements stated in the resolution MEPC

94(46) as amended. If there is a deviation from the time schedule, the Administration

must be informed about the reasons of deviation. The decision will be taken on a

case by case basis.

⑵ The total traceability of the CAS (Condition Assessment Scheme) survey carried out

by the Classification Society must be available by records (surveyors’ qualification

and experience, thickness measurements, Company, etc).

⑶ Classification Society will submit the CAS final survey report to the Administration.

⑷ After satisfactory completion of the CAS survey, the Classification Society will

forward to the Administration a copy of the Interim Statement of Compliance.

⑸ If the ship does not meet the CAS requirements, she may be submitted for CAS

re-assessment as soon as possible but not later than six months after the date on

which the Administration declined the issuance of the Statement of Compliance.

319. Fixed CO2 fire-extinguishing system .......................................................................................

According to SOLAS Reg. II-2/10.4.1.5, for the installation of the second carbon dioxide

releasing control on ships built before 1st July 2002, not later than the first scheduled

dry-docking survey after 1st January 2010, the following requirements should be

complied with:

- the relevant drawings should be approved in advance of the installation, by the ship’s

Classification Society;

- the operating instructions should be posted on board in the vicinity of the new and

old controls;

- the installation and the commissioning test of the releasing controls should be

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surveyed on board by the ship’s Classification Society.

320. Remotely located survival craft .......................................................................................................

The area where these remotely located survival craft(s) is/are stowed shall be provided

with

⑴ a minimum number of two lifejackets and two immersion suits

⑵ adequate means of illumination

⑶ an embarkation ladder or other means of embarkation (A knotted rope is not

acceptable as controlled manner.)

321. Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book ...................................................................................

All ships subject to IAPP certificate shll maintain an Ozone Depleting Substances

Record Book.

D PSC matters

401. Port State Control .............................................................................................................................

⑴ Surveys after detention

(a) When a SVG flagged ship is detained, the Company managing the ship or the

ship’s Master should inform immediately the Flag Administration and request the

Recognized Organization (RO) to attend the vessel immediately.

(b) When a St Vincent and The Grenadines ship is detained and the Classification

Society is called to attend, the Classification Society's surveyor shall not limit the

inspection to the deficiencies noticed by Port State Control.

(c) If the date of the detention falls within ±3 months' window for statutory surveys,

they shall be conducted before the ship sails. In the case of renewal surveys, they

shall be conducted to the extent possible, except for safety equipment and radio,

which shall be completed. A time schedule for the completion of surveys at the next

convenient port shall be set and they shall not be delayed until the next end of the

window.

(d) If the date of the detention does not fall with in the ±3 months' window the

Classification Society's Surveyor, after clearing the PSC deficiencies, shall carry out

a general examination of the vessel including the items listed in [Appendix 1] and

shall complete the questions listed in [Appendix 2]. The surveyor shall then decide

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using his professional judgement whether extra surveys are required.

(e) In cases where the Surveyor deems that more thorough surveys are required, he

shall proceed as agreed for the change of flag when accompanied by a change of

the Company. The Classification Society shall send to the St Vincent and The

Grenadines Maritime Administration copies of the report on such cases. The

Classification Society shall send to the SVG copies of the report on such cases.

⑵ Surveys after PSC inspection with deficiencies identified which did not warrant

detention

(a) Company or Master obligation to inform the SVG: provide the Port State Control

inspection report and detailed/technically justified comments. Failure to do so might

lead to an additional shore based audit by RO.

(b) The Classification Society should inform the Administration of such cases which

are brought to their attention by PSC authorities. The Administration will decide

whether the case warrants further investigation. On the basis of the results of this

investigation the Administration in consultation with the Classification Society will

decide on the future policy.

⑶ Outstanding recommendations

Recommendations imposed by the Administration and/or PSC detention reports

received by the Administration shall be communicated to the Classification Society

and the latter shall ensure that they have been rectified according to the set schedule.

Otherwise the Classification Society shall contact the Administration for a decision on

the action to be taken.

⑷ Circular No. PSC 001 Rev.1, PSC 016 and PSC 018 Rev. 1 should be kept on board

vessels flying the SVG Flag.

E Others

501. Medicine chest & surgical equipment, instruments and supplies ......................................

⑴ The ILO recommends for an approved medicine chest with readily understandable

instructions to be on every ship without a doctor on board. The SVG requires every

ship to carry and maintain an adequate medicine chest.

⑵ It is assumed that the officer who has the responsibility for the care and treatment

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of seamen aboard a merchant vessel will have had training in the administration and

use of the recommended medicines.

⑶ It is recommended that the medicine chest be supplied in accordance with the

"Guidance to the International Medical Guides for Ships (IMGS) 3rd edition: Interim

advice on the best use of the medical chest for ocean-going merchant vessels

without a doctor onboard" jointly issued by WHO Collaborating Centres, for the

Health of Seafarers and the International Maritime Health Association.

⑷ The SVG requires a Certificate of Inspection for the medicine chest by a pharmacist

or trained medical professional as evidence that the medicine chest has been

examined and complies with aforementioned. Validity of such certificate shall not

exceed one year.

⑸ In the case where a doctor is present on board, the quantity and type of medicine to

be kept is at the discretion of the doctor and falls within his/her authority and

responsibility.

⑹ Ships carrying dangerous goods (IMDG Code) are required to carry on board, in

addition to the above requirements, a copy of the "Medical First Aid Guide for Use

in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods".

502. Publications required on board SVG ........................................................................................

⑴ SVG(St Vincent And The Grenadines) allows for the above listed publications to be

in electronic format.

⑵ All publications on board ships, regardless of format, should be the latest editions or

duly updated.

⑶ Refer to Appendix 4 for the list of publications required on SVG registered vessels.

503. Valid St Vincent STCW 95 Endorsement .............................................................................

The unavailability on board of a valid unexpired St Vincent STCW 95 Endorsement or

Letter Of Confirmation Of Receipt Of Application For The Issue Of A STCW 95

Endorsement, is a breach of ISM Code Reg. 6 and is therefore a Major

Non-Conformity. As a consequence, extraordinary ISM and DOC audits may be

requested by the Administration.

504. Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) .............................................................................................

⑴ According to Res.A.959(23) as modified by Res.MSC.198(80). a ship's CSR file

comprises the following original documents:

- All CSR documents (Form 1) issued by the ship's Administration(s), numbered

sequentially over the life of the ship;

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- All amendment forms (Form 2) attached to each individual CSR document relating

to changes made to that CSR document; and

- All indices of amendments (Form 3) listing all amendments (specified by

amendment forms) relating to each CSR document and attached to Form 1 above.

⑵ When any change relating to the entries listed in the current CSR Document of the

ship has taken place, this change shall be included without delay in the ship's CSR

File.

⑶ Pending the issue of a revised and updated CSR Document, the Company or Master

is requested to complete an Amendment Form (Form 2) showing only the items

changed and attach the original to the current CSR Document. A copy of the

completed Amendment Form shall be forwarded without delay to the SVG.

⑷ Additionally, whenever an Amendment Form is attached in date order to the ship's

current CSR Document, details of the amendment shall be entered in the Index of

Amendments (Form 3) and attached to the current CSR File. A copy of the revised

Index of Amendments Form shall be forwarded to the SVG along with the

Amendment Form. Upon receipt of copies of aforementioned documents, the SVG

shall, within a three month period from the date of the change issue the new CSR.

⑸ If the original CSR is lost, the Manager should apply for a duplicate CSR and

forward the SVG a "Declaration of Loss". This Declaration of Loss should be signed

by the Master and countersigned by the Company. The SVG will issue another

original CSR stating that it is a duplicate.

⑹ In case of transfer from the SVG to another Flag, the transferring Owner is

required to identify the gaining Flag Administration and request a certified copy of

the vessel's CSR File be provided to the gaining Flag Administration. This must

occur prior to this issue of the Deletion Certificate and the CSR showing the

deletion.

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101. Exemption, extension or postponement .......................................................................................

⑴ An exemption from the requirements of international conventions, extension of

validity of statutory certificates or postponement of surveys, if any, shall be

authorized by the Government.

⑵ Every application for the following must be made DIRECT to the RO of the vessel

who issued the relevant Statutory Certificate on behalf of The Commonwealth of

The Bahamas.

i) for an Exemption to a Statutory provision or

ii) for an Equivalent to a Statutory provision or

iii) to Extend a survey date or

iv) to Postpone a survey, servicing period or any associated request

102. Display of valid Certificate of Inspection (COI) ....................................................................

The ship displays a valid Certificate of Inspection (COI) at a prominent location either

on the navigation bridge or within the ship’s accommodation.

103. Anniversary date ................................................................................................................................

The vessel that is accepted into Provisional Registry have its Anniversary date set to

be three months after the date of Provisional Registration.

104. Initial inspection ..................................................................................................................................

The first annual inspection (Initial inspection) shall be undertaken within the period of

Provisional Registry.

105. Annual inspection ...............................................................................................................................


Checklist for Bahamas flagged Ships

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Any deficiencies noted by the Approved Nautical Inspector must be rectified by the

Company without undue delay and the London technical department of the BMA

informed by email. If, at the completion of the inspection, more serious deficiencies are

outstanding that affect the structural integrity or safe operation of the vessel or pose a

threat to the environment, the Inspector will consider the vessel to be unsatisfactory.

He will report the situation direct to the London technical department and an

appropriate course of action will then be agreed before the ship can sail.

106. Failure to Arrange an Inspection or Display a COI ..............................................................

The failure to either arrange for an initial or annual inspection within the prescribed

time range or to display a valid Bahamas COI is a deficiency. For a ship to which the

ISM Code applies failure to be in date with respect to the Bahamian annual

inspections will be deemed a non-conformity of the ship's Safety Management System.

107. Continued operation of category 2 & 3 tankers under MARPOL Annex I .....................

⑴ All Bahamian vessels of Category 2 and Category 3 tankers are allowed to continue

trading under the provisions of MARPOL Annex I Regulations 20 and 21, subject to

the approval of the Administration.

⑵ All Bahamian vessels applying to the Recognised Organization (RO) for amended

Form B of the IOPP supplement must be brought to the attention of the BMA

before the Form B is issued.

⑶ Agreement for the issue of IOPP supplement Form B will be given to the RO by

the BMA only after the conclusion of a satisfactory review.

108. Carriage of vegetable oils ...............................................................................................................

⑴ Ship type 2 meets all the requirements for ship type 3 and also the cargo tank

protection described in MARPOL Annex II/4.1.3.2. Therefore the exemption clause

applies equally to those ships. The Bahamas imposes no limit on quantity to be

carried in any cargo tank, regardless of ship type.

⑵ Recognised Organizations should assess individual applications for exemption under

MARPOL Annex II/4.1.3 before forwarding to BMA for consideration and those

applications will be notified to the BMA.

109. Ships "Out of Service," in "Lay Up" or on "Bareboat Charter" ..........................................

⑴ If an owner intends to take a Bahamian ship out of service, put it into "Lay up," or

bareboat charter it to a Foreign Registry for any period exceeding six months, this

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Administration must be advised. Such advice is to include:

- The date that the ship is to be taken out of service or bareboated

- The anticipated time period that the ship is expected to be out of service or

bareboated

- A reason or reasons for taking ship out of service.

The requirement to maintain Annual Inspections during this period may be

suspended. If that is the case then the Annual Inspections will be resumed and a

new Anniversary Date will be set by undertaking an "Initial Inspection" at least one

month prior to the vessel re-entering service or the Bahamian Register. The

Registration and Technical Departments of the BMA must be advised accordingly.

⑵ No specific permission is required from this Authority although notification to the

Inspections & Surveys and Registration Departments will enable the BMA to

maintain proper records and be ready to respond in context to any query about the

vessel. ([email protected] & [email protected])

If no notification is made the BMA will assume that the vessel is trading normally

and maintaining a full regime of certification, surveys and inspections including

normal manning for such operations. Failure to notify the BMA and the relevant

Recognised Organisation(s) and Recognised Security Organisation of a vessel

entering lay-up, or to maintain a safe lay-up will be regarded as a serious ISM

non-conformity and may jeopardise the registration of the vessel.

⑶ The owner or manager must advise the BMA of the proposed length of the lay up

and the state of readiness of the vessel to resume trade. The owner or manager

should take advice as necessary including that of the Recognised Organisation.

B Change of flag

201. Certificate of Survey Form ...........................................................................................................

At the initial survey such as for flag change, the surveyor shall make and endorse a

Certificate of Survey and provide it to owner.

C Instruction for survey

301. CAS survey .........................................................................................................................................

In special circumstances such as lay-up or Hull Damage (including machinery), the

CAS (Condition Assessment Scheme) survey may be carried out outside the strict time

frame given in Res.MEPC94(46), only with the agreement of the BMA.

302. In-Water Survey for passenger ship ........................................................................................

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⑴ SOLAS Chapter I requires an inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom to be

carried out as part of the annual renewal survey. Examination of the ship's bottom

is normally to be carried out in drydock.

⑵ Inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom in drydock and in-water

(a) For all passenger ships, the inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom must

be carried out in drydock at least twice in any five year period.

(b) The remaining annual inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom may be

carried out in-water provided that an appropriate Classification Society notation

for in-water survey is assigned to the ship, and:

i) the interval between bottom inspections in drydock does not exceed 36 months,

and

ii) the ship is arranged for in-water survey of the hull. Where practical, tailshaft

weardown, rudder pintle clearance and examination of propeller, stabilising

apparatus and other protuberances are able to be carried out.

(c) Acceptance of an application for in-water inspection of the ships bottom is also

subject to the following conditions:

i) The Owner shall request the Recognised Organisation (RO) to approve the in

water inspection at least four (4) weeks in advance of the intended date of

the inspection. The Owner's proposed schedule and the conditions for

performing the in water inspection must be acceptable to the RO to allow

effective planning and execution,

ii) The Master of the vessel shall confirm in writing that the vessel, to his best

knowledge, has not sustained any grounding or contact damage since the

previous bottom inspection and that nothing unusual has been observed to

suspect that any part of the ship's bottom or protuberances has been

otherwise damaged,

iii) The RO shall review the vessel survey records to confirm current

satisfactory condition of hull and machinery,

iv) The inspection must be carried out by a diving company which is approved

by the RO.

v) The in water inspection is to be performed under the direct supervision and

to the satisfaction of the attending exclusive RO surveyor(s).

(d) The RO shall submit their recommendation to the BMA for acceptance of

in-water inspection where the conditions specified in (a) and (b) above are not

satisfied.

⑶ Vessels under 15 years old

(a) For ships of less than 15 years of age (at the time the relevant docking is due),

an application may be made to permit one bottom inspection in drydock in any

five year period, however, the interval between dry dockings must not exceed 5

years. All applications shall be supported by appropriate technical information:

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i) confirmation that conditions in ii) below and ⑵(d) above are satisfied.

ii) confirmation that there is no overdue Condition of Class, Recommendation,

Memoranda or similar note relating to a defect in any part of the ship's

structure or machinery that affects the ship's bottom. In case of outstanding

items, special consideration will be given for ships which are able to

permanently rectify those items concurrent with the PS Certificate renewal

survey due.

(b) The application referred to in (a) above is to be submitted to the RO for

consideration prior to it submitting the final application, together with its

recommendation, to the BMA for review.

⑷ Inspection window

The bottom inspection, either performed in water or in drydock, shall be carried out

within the normal allowable window for PS Certificate renewal survey i.e. within

the 3 months window before the due date of the survey.

⑸ Applying for in-water inspection

(a) ROs are authorised to directly consider and, if satisfactory, approve applications

for all ships for in water inspection, in order to achieve the intended two bottom

inspections in drydock in any five year period, as set out in ⑵ above.

Applications for ships which are unable to comply with any part of ⑵ above are

to be forwarded to the BMA for consideration, together with the recommendation

of the RO.

(b) Any application for ships of less than 15 years of age, at the time when the

relevant docking is due, to convert one inspection in drydock in any five year

period to an in water inspection are to be forwarded by the RO together with its

recommendation to the BMA for consideration.

303. Watertight doors of passenger ships ...........................................................................................

For passenger ships constructed on or after 01 January 2007, the watertight doors to

be open during navigation shall be recorded on the Damage Control plan by the

Society after BMA approval.

304. EEBD .....................................................................................................................................................

⑴ Cargo ships in the accommodation spaces: Not less than two;

⑵ Passenger ships: Not less than two in each main vertical zone;

⑶ Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers: Not less than 4 in each main

vertical zone.

⑷ In the machinery spaces:

- One(1) in ECR, if located within the machinery space

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- One(1) in workshop places. If there is, however, a direct access to an escape

way from the workshop, and EEBD is not required.

- One(1) on each deck or platform near the escape ladder constituting the second

means of escape from the machinery space(other means being an enclosed escape

trunk or watertight door at the lower level of the space)

⑸ For machinery spaces of category A other than those containing internal

combustion machinery used for main propulsion, one(1) EEBD should, as a

minimum, be provided on each deck or platform level near the escape ladder

constituting the second means of escape from the space (the other means being an

enclosed escape trunk or watertight door at the lower level of the space)

⑹ In order to satisfy the SOLAS requirements for on-board training in the use of

EEBDs, the vessel shall have either:

(a) at least one separate EEBD clearly marked as designated for training, or

(b) the onboard facility to re-instate the EEBD that was used during the training

exercise.

⑺ Spare EEBD:

- Cargo ships: 50 % of the total number carried(not be more than four(4)

- Passenger ships: 100 % of the total number carried in one main vertical fire zone

but not less than two.

305. Maintenance for EEBDs ..................................................................................................................

⑴ Maintenance for EEBDs shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction

and inspection, by a competent person (incorporating theoretical knowledge and

practical experience, and assessed and selected by the Company), and shall be

undertaken annually.

⑵ Hydrostatic pressure testing of the cylinder shall be undertaken at least once every

five years or in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction if such testing is

required on a more frequent basis. The test pressure and test date shall be clearly

and permanently marked on the cylinder.

⑶ Records of inspection, maintenance and testing shall be retained onboard for

examination. The records must include the test certificates and the inspection status

of each cylinder.

306. Hydrostatic testing of the cylinder for EEBDs .......................................................................

Hydrostatic testing of the cylinder for EEBDs shall be undertaken at least once every

five years or in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction if such testing is

required on a more frequent basis. The test pressure and test date shall be clearly and

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permanently marked on the cylinder.

307. Exemption from carriage of immersion suits .........................................................................

The regulation permits exemption from carriage of immersion suits when a cargo

vessel which is not a bulk carrier operates exclusively within warm climates e.g.

tropical waters between latitudes 30N〫 and 30S〫.

308. Inspection and testing of immersion suits .................................................................................

The attention in respect of inspection and testing of immersion suits should be drawn

to MSC Circulars 1047 and 1114.

309. Lifeboat air cylinder test ...............................................................................................................

The periodical hydrostatic testing is required and advise that steel lifeboat air cylinders

should be tested at intervals not exceeding 5 years.

310. Servicing of LSA .............................................................................................................................

⑴ Inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets, marine evacuation systems, inflated rescue

boats and hydrostatic release units shall be serviced at intervals not exceeding 12

months.

⑵ The above service interval may be increased by up to 5 months if the vessel

trades to ports where there are no approved service stations.

⑶ If a vessel is operating under the HSSC, Recognised Organisations are permitted to

extend the servicing interval in line with the relevant annual or periodical survey

window i.e. 12 months +/- 3 months, up to a maximum of 18 months from the

last date of servicing without reference to the BMA.

311. Deployment of marine evacuation systems ...............................................................................

In addition to 310. above, each marine evacuation systems shall be deployed on a

rotational basis at least once every six years.

312. Extensions to Servicing Intervals ...............................................................................................

⑴ Recognised Organizations are authorized to consider applications for extension of

servicing of inflatable life saving equipment without reference to the BMA.

⑵ When considering applications for extension in service intervals Recognised

Organizations must verify that the justification for the extension is reasonable.

313. The periodic inspection of falls ...................................................................................................

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⑴ The survival craft must be lowered to the water, or the wire otherwise paid out,

such that the wire bears no weight and there is no more than one layer left on

the drum. The wire shall then be cleaned to facilitate a general inspection of its

condition.

⑵ The stationary parts of the wire, i.e. parts resting on or within sheaves and

locking devices, must be given particularly close attention during that inspection.

⑶ Once the wire is clean it must be verified as free from corrosion and that grease

had penetrated the whole wire.

⑷ After satisfactory inspection an approved type of grease shall be reapplied and the

wire re-wound on the drum as recommended by the manufacturer.

⑸ Wires found with corrosion or deterioration to the extent that their strength is

compromised must be replaced, not turned end-for-end.

314. Inspection and maintenance of fixed CO2 and Halon gas installations ..............................

⑴ A visual inspection of all cylinders forming part of a fixed fire extinguishing

installation shall be carried out annually by a competent person.

⑵ Where the fixed installation is under maintenance and inoperable, alternative

arrangements shall be made for dealing with fires in the protected spaces.

315. Hydrostatic pressure testing of CO2 and Halon gas cylinders .............................................

⑴ An annual inspection and maintenance is to be carried out in accordance with the

systems manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions. This should include but

not limited to a visual inspection of the boundaries of the protected space for any

modifications that could have created uncloseable openings that would render the

system ineffective. All storage containers should be visually inspected for any signs

of damage, rust or loose mounting hardware. Cylinders that are leaking, corroded,

dented or bulging should be hydrostatically retested or replaced.

⑵ At least biennially (intervals of 2 years ± 3 months) in passenger ships or at each

intermediate, periodical or renewal survey in cargo ships, the following maintenance

should be carried out:

a) All high pressure cylinders and pilot cylinders should be weighed or have their

Cylinder contents verified by reliable means. Cylinders containing less than 90%

of the nominal charge should be refilled. The liquid level of low pressure

storage tanks should be checked to verify that the required amount of carbon

dioxide to protect the largest hazard is available;

b) The hydrostatic test date of all storage containers should be checked. High

pressure cylinders should be subjected to periodical tests at intervals not

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exceeding 10 years. Every 10 years, at least 10% of the total number provided

should be subjected to an internal inspection and hydrostatic test. If one or

more cylinders fail, a total of 50% of the onboard cylinders should be tested. If

further cylinders fail, all cylinders should be tested. Flexible hoses should be

replaced at the intervals recommended by the manufacturer and not exceeding

every 10 years. For existing ships which have to date applied the requirements

of Rev.00 of this bulletin for hydrostatic testing of HP CO2 cylinders, the above

testing regime should be applied at the renewal or periodical survey next due

on or after 01 January 2011.

c) The discharge piping and nozzles should be tested to verify that they are not

blocked. The test should be performed by isolating the discharge piping from

the system and blowing dry air or nitrogen from test cylinders or suitable

means through the piping.

⑶ With regard to potential leakage and losses to atmosphere in the course of Halon

transfer, and the limited availability of Halon reception facilities, periodical

hydrostatic testing of cylinders containing Halon Gas may be waived on application

to the BMA.

⑷ Low Pressure CO2 systems may be exempted from hydrostatic pressure testing,

subject to the following:

(a) The tank is to be constructed of a material which is not ordinarily prone to

corrosion (e.g. Stainless Steel, Aluminium or similar), and

(b) Fittings and inspection of the tank are in accordance with Classification Society

requirements, and

(c) Documentary evidence to show that the tank and associated systems have been

inspected and serviced annually.

(d) The tank shall not be exposed to extremes of temperature or pressure.

316. Specific requirements for Halon gas ...........................................................................................

⑴ In accordance with the provisions of SOLAS Chapter II-I on the installation of fire

extinguishing systems using Halon 1211, 1301 and 2402 and perfluorocarbons, such

system is prohibited on all new buildings. New installations on existing vessels are

also prohibited.

⑵ Discharge or Loss of Pressure of existing halon gas cylinder

(a) In the event of the discharge or loss of pressure of the halon gas cylinders the

BMA will accept the replenishment of the used cylinders which remain in

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satisfactory condition.

(b) The safety of the vessel and its crew remains paramount and if halon gas is

not readily available, the ship will be required to ensure that the affected space

has adequate fire fighting capability prior to departure from port. The adequacy

of any temporary arrangement shall be to the satisfaction of the Recognised

Organization and the BMA, taking into account the relevant guidance in IMO

MSC Circular 775.

⑶ Phase out of Halon gas

(a) There is no internationally agreed date for the phasing out of halon. However

there may be local or regional regulations that impose restrictions on the use

and/or phase out of halon. The BMA recommends that Owners make

themselves aware of these restrictions that may be applied by the country to

which the ship is trading.

(b) Owners of ships with existing halon systems should note that the worldwide

stock of halon is diminishing and it is strongly recommended that a plan is

implemented for the replacement the halon system onboard.

(c) Details of any proposed replacement of a system containing Halon must be

forwarded to the Recognised Organization.

317. Examination of portable fire extinguishers ..............................................................................

⑴ All extinguishers shall be examined annually by a qualified and experienced

competent person and records of the examinations shall be retained on board.

⑵ The containers of permanently pressurised fire extinguishers, propellant bottles of

non-pressurised extinguishers and other extinguishers must be hydraulically

pressure tested at intervals of ten (10) years. Containers of non-pressurised

extinguishers shall also be tested at intervals of ten (10) years.

⑶ If the loss of gas from a carbon dioxide extinguisher or propellant bottle of any

other type of extinguisher exceeds by 10% of the original charge as stamped on the

extinguisher or bottle, the extinguisher or bottle must be inspected and recharged.

Any extinguisher or bottle which has excessive corrosion shall be replaced.

318. Number of portable fire extinguishers and spare charges .....................................................

⑴ The number of portable fire extinguishers required by SOLAS Chapter II-2 is the

number required to satisfy Classification Society rules but in no case less than five

(5) for ships of 1,000 gross tonnage and upwards.

⑵ The minimum number of spare charges carried on board for portable extinguishers

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shall be in accordance with SOLAS Chapter II-2, namely:

① 100% for the first 10 extinguishers; and

② 50% for the remaining extinguishers up to a maximum of 60.

⑶ Additional extinguishers of the same type and capacity shall be carried in lieu of

spare charges for any extinguishers which cannot be charged on board ship.

⑷ Instructions for recharging extinguishers shall be carried on board ship.

319. Records for fire fighting equipment ...........................................................................................

Records for fire fighting equipment shall be maintained onboard of annual inspections,

other maintenance and testing, deficiencies identified and corrective actions performed.

320. LRIT system .......................................................................................................................................

⑴ If a ship is fitted with more than one shipborne equipment that is intended to be

utilised for LRIT purposes and integrated into The Bahamas LRIT Data Centre, a

satisfactory conformance test must be carried out and Conformance Test Report

issued for each equipment.

⑵ On completion of conformance testing, the vessel's Manager/Company should use

the form contained in Appendix 1 to submit an application, with a copy of the

vessel's certificate related to the radio related survey, ship radio license application

(Bahamas form R108 version 1.2), applicable fee for the Conformance Test Report

and revised Ship Radio License.

⑶ Conformance Test Reports: Validity and amendments

In accordance with the provisions of Sections 7.2, 7.3 and 10 of MSC.1/Circ. 1307,

the shipborne equipment is required to undergo a conformance test and a new

Conformance Test Report is required to be issued where:

(a) There are changes to the LRIT shipborne equipment,

(b) The LRIT shipborne equipment becomes not serviceable,

(c) The Bahamas has withdrawn authorisation to the Testing ASP that conducted

the conformance test,

(d) The BMA has been notified by the Recognized ASP that the shipborne

equipment is not operating within the parameters of the Conformance Test

Report and/or in accordance with the LRIT performance standards,

(e) The affected vessel has transferred to the Bahamas flag and its Conformance

Test Report has been issued by an ASP that is neither a Bahamas Recognized

ASP nor a Bahamas Testing ASP,

(f) The vessel is intended to operate outside the sea area noted on the Conformance

Test Report.

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⑷ Failure of the LRIT equipment, switching off the LRIT equipment, ceasing the

distribution of LRIT Information, and reducing the frequency or temporarily stopping

the transmission of LRIT information

(a) The BMA will advise the relevant parties if it intends to cease the distribution

of LRIT information and/or reduce the frequency or temporarily stop transmitting

LRIT Information. The Master shall record such notification in the vessel's

Official Log Book.

(b) The Master or Company Security Officer shall notify the BMA in writing

([email protected]) of the following circumstances that may warrant the

LRIT equipment being switched off:

- ship is undergoing repairs, modifications or conversions in dry-dock

- in port or is laid up for a long period

- circumstances where the ship is without electrical power for longer than 12

hours.

In such cases, the notification and subsequent agreement shall be recorded in the

ship's Official Log Book and the BMA shall be advised when the LRIT

equipment is switched on in order that it can be re-integrated into the Bahamas

Data Centre.

(c) The Master or CSO shall notify the BMA, Recognised Organisation and if

applicable, the port state authorities of any failure of the LRIT equipment. In

such cases, the notification shall be recorded in the ship’s Official Log Book and

all applicable parties shall be advised when the LRIT equipment is fully

operational.

(d) If the Master deems that there will be a compromise to the safety or security

of the vessel and that this risk would be reduced by switching off the LRIT

shipborne equipment, the Master or Company Security Officer should provide the

BMA ([email protected]) at the earliest opportunity of the equipment

being turned off.

⑸ Transfer of flag and ships permanently being taking out of service

(a) Recognising the need to ensure a timely integration of a vessel to The Bahamas

data centre, Companies intending to transfer a LRIT applicable ship/unit to The

Bahamas should provide the BMA with the following information:

- the ship IMO number

- current flag

- the proposed date of transfer and

- copy of existing Conformance Test Report.

If the Testing ASP is also authorised by the Bahamas, the Company should

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instruct the Testing ASP to forward the LRIT conformance test results, in the

required format, to Fulcrum Maritime Systems Ltd as the Manager of The

Bahamas LRIT Data Centre, in order to enable effective integration.

(b) Companies should note that a transfer of flag may require a vessel to undergo

a new conformance test of the LRIT shipborne equipment where the Testing

ASP is not authorized by The Bahamas. It should be noted that the time period

for such conformance testing maybe 48 hours and the vessel does not have to

be in port at the time of the test.

(c) Where a ship/unit is to be transferred from The Bahamas flag or will be

permanently taken out of service, Companies should promptly notify the BMA

and settle all outstanding and pending matters in order to enable the timely

decommissioning of the LRIT shipborne equipment from The Bahamas Data

Centre.

(d) As a vessel has to be integrated to data centre in order to transmit the

required LRIT information, Companies should note that the

integration/decommission of a LRIT shipborne equipment is critical to ensuring

that affected vessels are not undue delayed for failing to transmit LRIT

information.

321. LRIT conformance test LRIT ......................................................................................................

⑴ The conformance test should be conducted before the radio related survey due date.

If the test has been unsuccessful, the vessel should still have documentation

attesting to a conformance test being carried out.

⑵ If the survey relating to safety equipment is not harmonized with that of the

survey of the radio equipment and where the safety equipment related survey is

conducted prior to the radio related survey on a ship/unit which has not yet

undergone LRIT conformance testing, the RO should:

(a) issue the safety equipment related certificate with a validity date that should not

end beyond the end of the survey window of the radio related certificate, and

(b) endorse the certificate to reflect that there is no valid Conformance Test Report

for shipborne LRIT equipment onboard.

⑶ In the event that the radio related survey is carried out for a LRIT applicable

vessel and there is no Conformance Test Report onboard, the RO shall issue the

short term radio related certificate valid to the end of the normal survey window. If

there is no documentary evidence to attest that effort was undertaken to carry out

the conformance test, the RO should notify the body that issued the ISM Safety

Management Certificate and the BMA.

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⑷ In the event that the radio related survey is carried out for a LRIT applicable

vessel at the end of the survey window and there is no valid Conformance Test

Report onboard, the RO shall liaise with the BMA in order to determine the course

of action.

⑸ Conformance Test Reports: Validity and amendments

In accordance with the provisions of Sections 7.2, 7.3 and 10 of MSC.1/Circ. 1296,

the shipborne equipment is required to undergo a conformance test and a new

Conformance Test Report is required to be issued where:

(a) There are changes to the LRIT shipborne equipment,

(b) The LRIT shipborne equipment becomes not serviceable,

(c) The Bahamas has withdrawn authorisation to the Testing ASP that conducted

the conformance test,

(d) The BMA has been notified by the Recognized ASP that the shipborne

equipment is not operating within the parameters of the Conformance Test

Report and/or in accordance with the LRIT performance standards

(e) The affected vessel has transferred to the Bahamas flag and its Conformance

Test Report has been issued by an ASP that is neither a Bahamas Recognized

ASP nor a Bahamas Testing ASP

(f) The vessel is intended to operate outside the sea area noted on the Conformance

Test Report.

⑹ Switching off the LRIT equipment, ceasing the distribution of LRIT Information,

and reducing the frequency or temporarily stopping the transmission of LRIT

information

(a) The Master shall record such notification in the vessel’s Official Log Book.

(b) The Master or Company Security Officer shall notify the BMA in writing

([email protected]) of the following circumstances that may warrant

the LRIT equipment being switched off:

- ship is undergoing repairs, modifications or conversions in dry-dock

- in port or is laid up for a long period

- circumstances where the ship is without electrical power for longer than 12

hours.

In such cases, the notification and subsequent agreement shall be recorded in

the ship’s Official Log Book and the BMA shall be advised when the LRIT

equipment is switched on in order that it can be re-integrated into the Bahamas

Data Centre.

(c) If the Master deems that there will be a compromise to the safety or security

of the vessel and that this risk would be reduced by switching off the LRIT

shipborne equipment, the Master or Company Security Officer should provide

the BMA ([email protected]) with such concerns prior to the

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equipment being turned off.

⑺ The BMA will notify the Company of any failure of the Recognized ASP,

Communication Service Provider (CSP), Bahamas LRIT Data Centre or any other

circumstances that will affect the transmission of LRIT information from the ship.

The Master shall record such notification in the ship's Official Log Book.

⑻ Designated ASP list

- Fulcrum Maritime Services Ltd.

- Pole Star Space Applications Ltd

- Securewest International Incorporated

- Transas Ltd

- SatPro Int. Ltd. & Co KG

322. Drainage Requirements for Ro-Ro spaces ..........................................................

Bahamas implements the requirements of SOLAS Reg. II-2/20.6.1.5 to all spaces (all

open and closed vehicle spaces and special category spaces) with fixed pressure

water-spraying systems as a national requirement on Bahamas ships from 1 January

2010.

D PSC matters

401. Preparation for the PSC Inspection ............................................................................................

⑴ A number of industry bodies (e.g. Class Societies and P&I Clubs etc.) have

produced checklists and guidance relating to preparation for PSC inspection and

Companies may find these useful in ensuring that the vessel is routinely prepared

for PSC inspections.

⑵ The BMA expects and requires that every vessel under its registration is

maintained compliant with relevant requirement at all times. Companies are

reminded that failures and breakdowns of equipment need not be a cause for

detention provided that the Flag State and Recognised Organisation have been

advised an soon as the breakdown is experienced, and the Port State has been

alerted prior to arrival. Such reports may be the trigger for PSC Officers (PSCO) to

attend on board and the vessel and crew must be prepared for this attendance.

⑶ Masters should recognize that PSCO have an expectation that their attendance on

board will be given full and prompt attention. It is important to establish a

professional working relationship with the PSCO.

402. Training for PSC ...............................................................................................................................

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⑴ The BMA has noted some inconsistencies in approach and interpretation between

and within various Port States. It is important that senior officers on board are

familiar with the PSC process to ensure that the inspection is carried out in a

manner consistent with IMO Res.A.787(19) as amended - "Procedures for Port State

Control".

⑵ This is a publication from IMO and a copy should be carried on board to assist in

a professional participation in the PSC process. Companies are urged to ensure that

the Safety Management System incorporates procedures to prepare for, and to deal

with PSC inspections and detentions to prevent confusion and un-necessary delay.

403. PSC & The International Safety Management Code (ISM) ................................................

⑴ Every detention, or other PSC deficiency, is considered to be ISM-related and

companies are required to perform a formal analysis of the root causes and

appropriate corrective actions to prevent similar detainable items arising.

⑵ Proper implementation of the Safety Management System on board can be an

effective tool to reduce deficiencies found at PSC and any other inspection.

⑶ Unacceptable Causes of detention

There are some causes for detention which are easily identified and are not

acceptable to the BMA. In general terms, such items include those where:

(a) Valid statutory certificates are not onboard the ship;

(b) Deficiencies/failures have not been reported to Classification Society or Flag

State (RO) for agreed acceptance pending temporary arrangements in place;

(c) Equipment has been poorly maintained and/or maintenance has been

inappropriately documented or not documented within the shipboard maintenance

system;

(d) Equipment which requires Flag State/Classification Society/RO approval has

been fitted, modified or removed, or structural changes have been made without

proper consultation with Flag State/Classification Society/RO;

(e) Critical equipment has not been subject to regular testing as required (e.g.

emergency equipment such as fan dampers and emergency fire pump).

404. Reporting and Follow up of PSC detentions ............................................................................

⑴ Managers are required to immediately notify the BMA, the Classification Society

and/or Recognised Organisation issuing the affected certificate and the ISM issuing

body, of any detention of a Bahamian registered vessel. In addition, Managers are

required to invite the Classification Society and relevant Recognised Organisation on

board to assist in clearing up the deficiencies.

⑵ The initial report to the BMA must include:

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- A full copy of the PSC report,

- Advice of actions taken or planned to rectify all deficiencies at the earliest

opportunity,

- Confirmation of notification to Classification Society and Recognised

Organisations as appropriate.

⑶ Good communications are essential to enable prompt resolution of matters related to

PSC detention. It is important that the BMA receive the initial report so that an

assessment of the detention can be made. Subsequent action in section 3 below may

be modified according to the result of BMA's review of the initial report.

⑷ Managers are required to perform a formal analysis of the root causes and take the

appropriate corrective actions to prevent similar deficiencies arising. The report of

this analysis and corrective actions (final report) must be submitted to the BMA at

the earliest opportunity, but not later than three weeks of the date of detention.

⑸ BMA will examine the report by managers and PSC to determine if any further

action is appropriate. Such measures may include an additional ISM audit or BMA

inspection. Please refer to BMA information bulletin 120.

E Others

501. MARPOL Annex VI - Sulphur Oxides (SOx) ......................................................................

⑴ Ships operating in SECAs may carry different grades of fuel oils. In such cases,

sufficient time for the fuel oil service system to be fully flushed of all fuels

exceeding 1.5% m/m sulphur content prior to entering a SECA shall be provided.

Such changeovers shall be primarily documented in the Engine Room Logbook,

including:

① the volume of the low sulphur fuel oils in all tanks,

② the date, time and the position of the ship when any fuel changeover operation

is started and completed.

⑵ The Oil Record Book Part I may alternatively be used to record low sulphur

operation. Entries should be made under paragraph (I) “additional operational

procedures.”

502. Oil record book ...................................................................................................................................

⑴ In case of Oil Record Book removal by a former manager, a certified copy of the

last Oil Record Book in use must be left on board for the benefit of the new

managers, with entries covering a period of not less than six months. The copy

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may take the form of loose leaves. However such leaves must be suitably bound to

form an accurate representation of the completed parts of the book in its original

format. Certifying of the copy may take the form of a declaration on Company

headed paper, signed and stamped by the ship's Master.

⑵ A transfer of any liquid which is required to be recorded in the Oil Record Book

includes draining by gravity, movement by pump or manual method, or any other

means which effects the movement of that liquid from one location to another.

⑶ Operations which have the possibility to result in a discharge overboard or tank

overflow of oil or oil mixtures shall be carried out by a responsible officer only.

⑷ Other operations which cannot result in a discharge overboard or tank overflow

may be carried out by a junior crew member acting under the direct supervision of

a responsible officer. An example of this is the draining of a leakage tank to a

sludge tank with verified available capacity. Pumping operations should be carried

out only by a responsible officer, especially where error in valve operation is

possible.

⑸ Oil Record Book entry must be made directly on completion of the operation. Where

a watchkeeping officer makes a number of similar transfers in the course of a

watch, it is acceptable to enter the total sum of the transfer into the Oil Record

Book as a single entry. An example of this might be several bilges pumped from

the same space to the same bilge holding tank. The period covered must not exceed

six hours and the entry must make it clear that the transfers were made over such

a period.

⑹ Each entry must be checked at the earliest opportunity by the Chief Engineer for

accuracy and content. Any necessary amendments are required to be made within

24 hours of the operation carried out. Amendments are acceptable provided that they

are endorsed by both the Chief Engineer and the officer responsible for the

operation. Amendments shall take the form of a single thin line through the

erroneous entry and must include the date of amendment. A corrected entry is to

be made at the first clear line available below.

⑺ Each completed and checked page of the Oil Record Book must be presented to the

Master for endorsement without delay, i.e. at the first opportunity during his

working day.

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503. Extended Dry-docking Interval System(EDD) ......................................................................

KR has authorized to carry out the "Extended Dry-docking Interval System(EDD)"

with KR Rules on behalf of Bahamas of the ship. However, subject to meeting the

KR Rules, the approval for the individual ship by Bahamas is required. For this

purpose, application should be made through the Survey Team.

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Checklist for Belize flagged Ships

(for Owners)

Name of Ship : BLZ Date

Note for completion of survey:

X Surveyed/confirmed and found satisfactory R Recommendations - Not applicable


101. All exemption certificates, if any, have been issued directly by the Adminstration.

Our Society is not authorized to issue any exemption certificate................................

102. Conditional certificates shall not be issued without the previous authorization of

IMMARBE, and the validity of the certificate will be cleared by IMMARBE Head

Office before the Conditional Certificate has been issued. Maximum non-extendable

period 60 days. .................................................................................................................

103. GMDSS equipment may be in accordance with the National Regulation for vessel

engaged in domestic voyage ....................................................................................................

B Change of ship's name

201. The new name has been duly marked on the vessel and its lifeboats, lifebuoys,

manuals etc including the following registration documents...........................................

- Patent of Navigation; ............................................................................................................

- Ship Station License; ............................................................................................................

- Minimum Safe Manning Certificate.................................................................................

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C Instruction for PSC

301. If the date of the detention falls within the ±3 months window for statutory

surveys other than the renewal surveys, the survey has been completed before the

ship sails...........................................................................................................................................

302. If the date of the detention falls within the 3 months prior to the due date of the

renewal surveys, the survey has been conducted to the extent possible before the

ship sails, except for safety equipment and radio, which is to be completed. A

time schedule for the completion of surveys at the next convenient port shall be

set and their completion shall not be delayed until the end of the window..........

303. If the date of the detention does not fall within the ±3 months' window for

statutory surveys, a general examination of the vessel including the items listed

in Appendix 1 of the TN(Technical Note)-0010 has been made and questions

listed in Appendix 2 of the TN(Technical Note)-0010 has been completed after

clearing the PSC deficiencies..................................................................................................

304. Where a ship has been detained and the PSC inspection report explicitly

references an ISM major non-conformity, an additional audit of the vessel's

Safety Management System has been performed and the extent of this additional

audit should be:............................................................................................................................

- Equivalent to the mandatory initial audit of the shipboard part of the SMS, in

case the major non-conformity is identified within twelve months or less from

the date of the initial/renewal audit or less than six months prior to the

renewal audit, or ...................................................................................................................

- Equivalent to the mandatory intermediate audit of the shipboard part of the

SMS, in case the major non-conformity is identified twelve months or more

from the date of the initial/renewal audit or more than six months prior to the

renewal audit............................................................................................................................

305. An additional audit to the extent of the annual audit has been performed for the

Company, if during the shipboard audit, it becomes apparent that problems also

exist with the SMS of the Company...................................................................................

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D Instruction for Survey

401. Requirements for radio officers of GMDSS ship

(1) A ship engaging only within the sea area A1:...............................................................

- one(1) deck officer qualified for GOC...............................................................................

(2) A ship navigating beyond the sea area A2 and applied by the shore based

maintenance ...............................................................................................................................

- two(2) deck officer qualified for GOC or one(1) dedicated radio officer with GOC.

(3) A ship navigating beyond the sea area of A2 and applied by the at-sea

electronic maintenance.............................................................................................................

- A dedicated radio operator qualified for the 1st or 2nd ROC and one(1) deck

officer qualified for GOC or, .............................................................................................

- Any crew qualified for the 1st or 2nd ROC and two(2) deck officers qualified

for GOC ...................................................................................................................................

402. The qualified Company or Service Supplier for lifesaving appliances, launching

equipment and on-load release gear has been approved by our Society..................

403. LRIT conformance test has been satisfactorily completed by Pole Star Applications

Limited (Pole Star) which is the only authorized testing application service

provider(ASP). ..............................................................................................................................

404. The ship complied with the provisions for the Accommodation of Crews

Convention (No.92 and No.133) of the International Labour

Organization(ILO)..........................................................................................................................

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completion of inspection

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