Shipping (non-Convention Vessel Safety) Regulations 2006

"A 27th Decelnber 200"! [Legal Xotice 208} 441 S.!. ~o. 67 80L0:\10:\" ISLA:\1)S GOVER~ME~T Mi~ISTRY OF [\FRASTRGCTCRJ AND DEVELOP:\rIE:.-\T MARINE DIVIS if 0:\ SUIPPI~G (NON CONVENTiON VESSEl" SAFETY) R.EGULATIO~S 2006 In exercise of powers conferred by section 220 and section 92 of the Shipping Act, 19 (no. 5 of 1998) 442 THE SHIPPIXG ACT 1998 (?\o. 5 of 1998) THE SIUPPI:\G (~·ON CO!SVEXTIOX VESSEL SAFETY) REG{;LATIO~S 2006 ARRANGEMENT OF REGC1,;ATIO:\:S REG(;LATIO~: 1. Citation 2. Application 3. Definitions 4. Exemptions 5. Equivalents 6. Force Majeure 7. Standards 8. Repairs 9. Passengers 10. Cargos 11. Petrol fueled 12. Management 13. Language 14. Casualties 15. Design etc. Part II SURVEYS A~D CERTIF1CATES 16. General 17. Surveys 18. In itiaI Surveys 19. Renewal Survey 20. Intermediate Survey 21. . Annual Survey 22. Additional Survey 23. Hull fnspection 24. Endorsement 25. Compliance 26. :v.Iaintenancc 27. Issue 28. Foreign Governments " .......... , ~ 443 29. Duration 30. Availability 31, Control PAR'r lH COxSTJEU;CTTO:, A1'\O EQL"'IPMEi\'Y 32. 33. 34. General Construction Collision bulkhead 35. 36. WaterIight bulkheads, decks eel. Sounding 37. 38. 39. Anchoring and mooring equ ipment Towing and pushing arrangements Mooring barges Part IV STAIHLITY REQUIRE ANiJ BILGE PU"MPING ARRAu"\GEME:,\TS 40. Intact stability 41 . Tests and loading 42. Passenger Vessels 43. Bilge Pumping Arrangements 44. General 45. Controls 46. Remote control 47. Cnattended spaces 48. Boilers 49. Steam pipe systems 50. Air pressure 51. Ventilation 52. Xoise protection PART V MACI-IINERY A.LLATIO~ 53. :\1eans of going astern 54. Steering gear 55. Communication 56. Engineer's Alarm 444 PART VI ELECTRICAL J~STALLATIO~S 57. Requirements 58. Precautions 59. Main source 60. Emergency Source PARTVU FIRE PR.OTECTIO~, FIRE DETECTIO~ AXD FIRE EXTI}';CTI."Ol\ 6 I , Application 62. Fire Pumps 63. Mains, pipes and Hydrants 64. Hoses and nozzles 65. Portable extinguishers 66. Carriage requirements 67. Fixed systems 68. Vessels 24m and above 69. Fireman's Outfit 70. Fireman's axe 71 . Fire Control 72. Vessels less than 24m in length 73. Detection systems 74. Substitutes PART VIII FIRE SAFETY MEASURES 75. Application 76. Structural protection 77. Means of escape 78. Ventilation control 79. Ventilation of tanks and cofferdams 80. Other measures 81. Ojl fuel 82. Spillage or leakage 83. Pipes and fittings 84. Forepeaks 85. Gas cy! inders 86. Dangerous goods for vessel's use 87. Cargo spaces 88. Outboard motors 89. Tankers 90. Dangerous goods 445 PA.RTIX LIFE SAV1~G,APPLIAJ~CES 9 I , Application 92. General 93. Approval 94. , Com.munications 95. Personal appJ iances 96. Procedures 97. Survival craft 98. Stowage and launching 99. Marking 100. Readiness 1 maintenance and inspection 101 . General alarm 102. General J?ARTX RADIOCOlvIMUNICATION§ 103. Functional requirements 104. Vessel requirements i 05. Radio watches 106. Maintenance 107. Equipment 108. Cargo vessels less than 24m 109. Sources of energy 110. Radio logs ill. EPIRBS 112. Personnel 1 13. Reporting 114. General 1 I 5. Danger messages 116. Routing 117. Misuse 118. Distress Messages 119. Signaling lamps PART Xl SAFETY OF NAV1GATION 120. Shipbourne equipment 121.. Publications 122. Intemational Code of Signals 123. Life-saving signals 124. Pilot transfer arrangements 446 PARTXH ASSIGXMEXT O:F LOADI~G 125. General r 26. Submersion of freeboard marks 127. Deck line 128. Freeboard and freeboard marks 129. Minimum bow and stern heights 1.30. Marks of authority 131. Details 132. Verification 133. Openings and penetration. 134. Coamings J 35. Hatchway covers 136. Tankers PART XIII ACCOMMODATIOl\' A~D GE:\TERAL PROTECTION MEAS1LRES AGAIl';ST ACCIDE.\'TS 137. Accommodation 138. Accident prevention 139. Cargo SCHEDULES Schedule I Schedule II Schedule III Schedule IV Schedule V ScheduIe VI Schedule VII Schedule VIII Schedule IX Form of Solomon Islands Vessel Safety Certificate Form of Record of Equipment and Ship Information Form of Solomon Islands Vessel Exemption Certificate Total number of watertight bulkheads to be fitted Anchor mass and cable size Intact and damage stability criteria Stability information Bilge pumping arrangements Recommended noise levels on board vessels Schedule :x International shore connection Schedule Xl SOLAS Chapter VII - Part A Schedule XII I...iferaft construction and capacity Schedule XIII Requirements for coastal lifeboats Schedule XIV Buoyant appliances Schedule XV ~oh-SOLAS rescue boat Schedule XVI Hand-held distress flares and smoke signals Schedule XVII Guidance to Administrations regarding the provision of life-saving appliances ",' 447 S.chedule XVIII Equipment and supplies in lifeboats and liferafts Schedule x~'i:t Requirement for wheelhouse and deckhollse windows Schedule x;fl' Hatchway strength 448 THE SIIIPPIXG ACT 1998 (Section 92) (:\0. 5 of 1998) srUPPI:\"G (~O:\ COXVE~TIO:\'" VESSEL SAI«~ETY) REGLLATfO~S r:..- exercise of [he powers conferred by sections 220 and 92 of The Shipping A I, STI\:\LEY SOFLJ, Minister for Infrastructure and Development, do hereby r foHowing regulations PARTi General Provisions I, These Regulations may be cited as the Shipping (son-Convention Vesse' Regulations 2006 and shaH be deemed to have come into force on the FIRS': DECEMBER 2006. 2. (1) The Safety Regulations for Non-Convention Vessels in SolomOl hereinafter called the Regulations take into account the provisions of tho following International Conventions: (a) The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOL 1974 as amended; (b) The International Convention on Load Lines (LL), 1996, as arm (c) The International Regulations for Preventing CoHisions at Sea (COLREG), 1972, as amended; (2) The Regulations shaH appJy to all vessels and barges as foHows Type of vessel Applicable Pari$, Kew cargo vessels 15m and above in length and less I to XIn inc. than 500 gross tonnage, Dro~lled by mechanical means I?\ew cargo-passenger vessels 15m and above in length I to XIII inc. and less than 500 gross tonnage, propelled by mechanical means Xew passenger vessels 15m and above in length and I to XIII inc less than 500 gross tonnage, propeUed by mechanical means :\ew manned barges 24m and above in Jength I to N inc., VI to X inc.) XI Xew manned barges 15m and above in length and less I, II, XII, and Xln than 24m in length New unmanned barges 24m and above in length I to IV inc., XU and Xl )\ew unmanned barges 15m and above in length and I. II, XU and XIII ... Jess than 24m in length ~ew Fishing vessels Ito Xill inc Existing vessels and barges As determined by thG adm; station (3) (4) 449 tf ·f :,..< The application of .. c.;:h"~1t~~iJ"·7/8 and 9 to manned barges shaH be as determined by theAdministration. The application of the Regulations to accommodation barges shaH be as determined by the Administration. (5) 'I'he provisions of th.e Regulations shall nOl apply to: (a) ships of war an.d troop ships; (b) vessels and barges less than 15(10)metres in length; (c) pleasure craft not engaged in any activity with pecuniary benfits; (d) fishing vessels; and (e) wooden vessels of traditional build (6) All existing vessel.s shaH, as a rule, comply with the requirements existing prior to coming inlo force of the Regulations. Where no sLlch require­ ments are applicable, vessels shall comply with the Regulations to the extent the Administration considers to be reasonable and practicable. Existing vessels, which undergo replacement of equipment or outfitting related thereto, shall com­ ply with th requirements specified in this Chapter as far as it is considered rea sonable and practicable by the Administration. (7) Compliance of a vessel with the provisions of the Australian .0:ational Standard for Commercial Vessels, as amendments are from time to time adopted, shall be equivalent to compliance with the relevant provisions of the Regulations. (8) Unless expressJy provided otherwise, the Regulations apply to vessels that are new vessels, as defined, on or after the date of entry into force of the Regulations and to vessels entering Solomon Islands waters and/or applying for registration in accordance with the provisions of the Shipping Act 1998 after the date of entry into force of the Regulations. (9) In relation to vessels that comply with the provisions of the Australian :\ational Standard for Commercial Vessels in lieu of compliance with the Regulations, the applicable provisions of the Australian National Standard for Commercial Vessels relating to construction and machinery are those in force on the date on which the keel was laid or on which the vessel was at a similar stage of construction. In relation to equipment requirements, the Administration may refer to the requirements of amendments to the Australian !\'Citlonal Standard for Commercial Vessels subsequent to the above date if it so decides. 450 (10) In relation to a vessel that is permitted by the Administration lo comply with the provisions of any other national or inte.mational standards in lieu of compliance with the Regulations, the applicable provisions of slich .standard~. relating to construction and machinery are those in force on the date Oil which {he. keel was laid or on which the v~ssel was at a similar stage of construction. In relation to equipment reql1ire.ments, the Adm in istrati.on may refer to the requirements of amendments to such standards subsequent to the above date if it so decides. (II.) For the purpose of application of relevant schedules to the Regulations, or where an Administration permits a vessel to comply with the applicable provisions of the Australian Xational Standard for Commercial Vessels in lieu of compliance with the Regulatons, the following table provides guidance on the equivalence of sea areas adopted for the purpose of the Regulations and operational areas adopted for the purpose of these Regulations. Sea Area I XSCV Operational Area NSCV vessel class Inshore within 12n miles of the Class B or Class A* (lnner Island) coast. Near-Coastal within 200n miles of the Class A (Outer Island) coast *To be decided by the Administration on a case-by-case basis depending on the ship's operational profile. (12) Where an existing vessel is registered under the flag of Solomon Islands for the first time the Administration may require the vessel and its eqllipm~nt to comply with all or part of the Regulations as if it was a new vessel. (13) Where the Administration certifies that a high speed· craft, as defined in IMO resolution MSC.36(63) «International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft" (HSe Code), complies with the requirements of that Code, or wouJd comply if the route on which it is engaged were an international voyage, the craft shall be deemed to comply with th requirements of Parts III to IX inclusive and Parts XII and XII provided the craft is constructed and main.tained in accordance with the requirements of a classification society authorized by the Adm inistration and the cel1ificates and permits issued under the HSC Code shall have the same force and the same recognition as certificates issued under the provisions of ran n. ( 14) 1\ passenger submersible complying with the requirements of the lYlO "Guidelinesfor the design, construction and operation ofpassenger submersible crCili" shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of the Regulations. ... 451 (15) As a guide to Administrations in the application of these Regulations, the following table provides an approximate relationship between length and gross tonnage: I Length 15m 24m 35Ir~ 451n' Equivalent gross 20 150 300 500 tonnage 3. For the purpose of the Regulations, unless expressly provided otherwise: "Accommodation sp~ces?' a.re those spaces used for public spaces, corridors, lavatories, cabins, offices, hospitals, cinemas, games and hobbies room, pantries containing no cooking appliances and similar spaces; "AdministrationH means the Ministry of Transport, Works and Communi­ cation or each successor Ministry of Solomon Islands responsible for administration of the safety of maritime transportation; HArnidships" is at the middle of the length (L); t'Anniversary date~~ means the day and month of each year which corresponds to the date of expiry of the relevant certificat.e; HApproved~' means approved by the Administration~ ~I;Area of operation" is defined as the following: "Inshore" means within 12 nautical miles of the coast of Solomon Islands "~ear-CoastaI" means within 200 nautical miles of the coast of Solomon Islands. "Assenlllly station" is the area of the vessel in which passengers and crew are assembJed before moving to the embarkation station preparatory to embarking on life-saving appliances and was formerly known as "muster station"; ~;'A.s§iglH~d rteeOO3trl'~ the distance calcuJated in accordance with Part XII? measured vertically downwards amidships from the upper edge of the deck line to the upper of the load fine; "Austl'alfan 1\"ational Standalod fot Com:me;tdal Vesseh;H means the :\ational Standard for Commercial Vessels adopted by the body of Commonwealth, State and Territory YIinisters known as the Australian Transport Council. as it is amended from rime to time; and 452 "Auxiliary means of steering" is the equipment other than any parI of the main steering gear necessary to steer the vessel in the event of faifure; "Barge" means a cargo vessel not propelJed by mechanical means and includes manned and unmanned barges and pontoons, bur exclude.s accommodation barges; f'BJod{ Coefficient (Cb)" i~ given by the formula Cb =VI (L..B.di ); where; V is the volume of the moulde.d displacement of the vessel, exduding bossings, in a vessel with a meta! sheIl. and is the volume of displacement to the outer surface of the hull in a vessel with a shell of any other material, both taken at a moulded draught of d!; where d l is 85 per cent of the least moulded depth; Land B are respectively the length and breadth as defined; "Bultiliead deck" is the uppermost deck up to which the transverse watertight bulkheads are carried: "Cargo vessel" is any vesset which is not a passenger vessel and is not a cargo-passenger vessel; "CargoM passeng2r vessel" is a cargo vessel that is approved by the Administration LO carry more than twelve passengers on identified services and that meets safety requirements set out in the Regulations for that type of ship and such other safety requirements specified by the Administration as are deemed necessary to provide a satisfactory level of safety: "Cargo spaces" are aH spaces used for cargo (including cargo oil tanks) and trunks to such spaces; "Classification society" means an organization recongnized by the Admini­ stration for the purpose of conducting inspections and surveys in accordance with regulation 16 (I) on behalf of the Administration~ "COLREG" means the InteITlational Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended; "C01npany" means the owner of the vessel or organization or person such as the manager or bareboat charterer. who has assumed the responsibility for operation of the vessel from the vessel's owner and who on assuming such responsibility has agreed to take over alJ the duties r~sponsibiIity imposed by the International Safety :v1anagement (ISM) Code (Res. A.74l( I 8) or other safety management standard acce.pted by the Administration as providing l to the extent reasonable and practicable, a level of safety of operation equivalent to that of the ISM Code; 453 ';GContinnm.fS watthkeeping" means that the radio watch concerned shall nol be interrupted other tha.n for brief intervals when the vessel's' receiving capability is impaired or blocked by its own communication or when the facilities are under periodical maintenance or chccks~; "Contro) statious'" are those spaces in which the vessel's radio or main navigating equipment or the emergency source of power is located or where the fire alarm, detection or contToI equipment is cen tral ized; ~I.Depth for free hoard (D),"means the moulded depth amidships, plus the thickness of the freeboard deck stringer plate, where fitted, plus T.(L-S)/l., if the exposed freeboard deck is sheathed, where: L is the length as defined; T is the mean thickness of the exposed. sheathing clear of deck opening$~ and S is the total length of superstructures as defined; or; I."Depth for freeboard (D)"~ in a vessel having a rounded gunwale with a radius greater than 4 per cent of the breadth (B) or having topsides of unusual fonn, is the depth for freeboard of a vessel having a midship section with vertical topsides and with the same round of beam and area of topside section equal to that provided by the actual midship section; "Digital selective calling (Dsey' means a technique using digital codes which enables a radio station to establish contact with, and transfer information to, another station or group of stations, and complying with the relevant recommendations of the International Radio Consultative Committee; HExisting vess~~" means a vessel, which is not a new vessel; t'-Ernergency source of electrical power':- is a source of electrical power intended to supply the emergency switchboard in the event of failure of the supply from the main source of electrical power; '~Fishhig Vessel" is a vessel used for catching fish~ whales. seals or other living resources of the sea; ~bFreeooa,rd deck" means, llonnally, the uppermost complete deck exposed to weather and sea, which has permanent means of closing ail openings in the weather part thereof, and below which all openings in the sides of the vessel arc fitted with permanent means of watertight dosing. In a ves.sci having a discontinuous freeboard deck, the lowest line of the exposed deck and the continuatiori of that line parallel to the upper part of the deck is taken as the freeboard deck. At the option of the owner and subject to the approval of the Admjnistration~ a lower deck may be designated a~ 454 the freeboard deck provided it is a complete and. pennanent deck con­ tinuous in a fore and aft direction? at feast between rhe.machinety space and peak bulkheads, and continuous athwartships. When [his lower deck is stepped the lowest line of the deck and the continuation of (hat line paraBei t( the upper parl of the deck is taken as the freeboard deck. When a lower deck is designated as the ti'eeboard deck that part of the hull which extends above: lhefiee board deck is treated as a superstructure so far as concems the application of the conditions of assignment and the calculation of freeboard It is from this deck that the freeboard is calculated; "Gross tonnage" means the tonnage as measured in accordance with the International Tonnage Convention, 1969 of the Shipping (Tonnage Measurement) Regulations, as appropriate; HLanding bargc~' means a self-propeIJed vessel having its cargo loaded through the bow via a hinged ramp which, when raised! forms the forward structure of the vessel; "Length (L)", measured in metres~ is 96 per cent of the total length OP. a. waterline at 85 per cent of the least moulded depth measured from the top of the keel, or the length from the fore-side of the stem to the axi~ of the nldder stock on that waterline? whichever is greater. In vessels designed with a rake of keel the waterline on which this is measured shall be parallel to the designed waterline; 6&Load Line Convention" means the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended; "Low flame spread" means that the surface thus described wi H adequately restrict the spread of flame, being determined £0 the satisfaction of the Administration by an established test procedure: "Machinery space" is to be taken as extending from the moulded base line to the margin line and between the extreme main transverse watertight bulkheads bounding the spaces containing the main and auxiliary propulsion machinery and boilers serving the needs of propulsion. In the case of unusual arrangementst the Administration may define the limits of the machinery spaces; 'bMain machinery spaces" are those spaces and trunks to such spaces, which contain: intemal combustion machinery used for main proputsion; internal combustion machinery used for purposes other than main propulsion where such machinery has in the aggregate a total powel output of not less 375 kW; or any oil-fired boiler or oil fuel unit; HMain source of electrical power" is a source intended to supply electrica power to the main switchboard for distribution to an services necessary for maintaining the vessel in normal operatio.nal and habitable condition; "Main switch board" is a switchboard which is directly supplied by the main source of electrical power and is intended to distribute electrical energy to the vessel's services; ... 455 ';;'JfIargin lin,eJ'il is a line drawn at least 76mm below the upper surface. of the bulkhead deck at side; ";¥Iaritinle sai'gty information" means navigational and meteorol.ogical warnings, meteorological forecasts and other urgent !-iafety related messages broadcast to sh ip:;;; '~:Vlo~tlded d.epth'" is the vertical distance measured from the top of the keel to the top of the freeboard deck beam at side in accordance with the following: in wood and composite vessels the d.istance is measured from the lower edge of the keel rabbet; where the fOIm at the lower part of the midship section is of a hoIJow character, or where thick garboards are fitted, the distance is measured from the point where the line of the flat of the bottom continued inwards cuts the side of the keel; in vessels having rounded gunwales, it shaH be measured to the point of intersection of the moulded lines of the deck and side shell plating, the lines extending as though the gunwale were of angular design; where the freeboard deck is stepped and the raised part of the deck extends over the point at which the moulded depth is to be detennined, it shall be measured to a line of reference extending from the lower part of the deck along a line parallel with the raised part; "New vesst2i" means a vessel the keel of which is laid or wbich is at a similar stage of construction on or after the date of adoption of the Regulations; "f\on~coInbustible material", is a material which neither bums nor gives off flammable vapours in sufficient quantity for self-ignition when heated to approximately 750"C this being determined to the satisfaction of the Administration by an established test procedure, Any other material is a combustible material; HNon~Conyention ·vessel" means a vessel or barge not covered by the inter­ nationa.l conventions listed in regulation 2 because il is under the minimun size for the application of a convention or is engaged on voyages that are not international voyages within the meaning of a Convention; . ''-Offshore supply vessel" means a vessel, which is: primarily engaged in the lranspOlt of stores~ material and equipment to offshore installations; and designed with accommodation and bridge erections in the forward part of the vessel and an exposed cargo deck in the after pan for the handling of cargo at sea; t;OU fuelludt9 ' is the equipment use for the preparation of oil fuel for delivery to an oil-fired boiler. or equipment used for the. preparation for delivery of heated oil to an internal combustion engine, and includes any oi] pressure pumps, filters and heaters dealing with oil at a pressure of more than 0.18 :\'/nlln:?·, "Organization'~ means the International :J,1aritime Organization; 456 &6Passenger" is every person carried on board a vessel with the knowledge of the owner or master of the vessel but does not include the master an,d the members of the crew or other persons e.mployed or engaged in any capacity on board a vessel on the business of thar vessel and docs nor inc tude shipwrecked, distressed or other persol1$ the carriage of which neither the master nor the owner could have reasonably prevented or forestalled; (6Passenger vessel" is a vessel that is approved by the Administration to: carry more than twelve passengers and that is. not a cargo-passen­ ger vessel; "Perpendiculars", means the forward and after perpendiculars taken at the forward and after ends of the length (1.,). The forward perpendicular shall coincide with the foreside of the stem on the waterline on which the length is measured; G&Public spaces" are those portions of the accommodation, which are used for halls, dining rooms, lounges and similar permanent.ly enclosed spaces; "Qualified operator" means a person holding an appropriate certificate as defined in the Shipping (STeW Convention) Regulations; "Radio Regulations" means the Radio Regulations annexed to~ or regarded as being annexed to~ the most recent International Telecommunication Convention which is in force at any time; HRecognized standards" are the applicable international or national standards or those adopted by a classification society and accepted by the Administration; "Rescue boatH is a boat designed to rescue persons in distress and to marshal survival craft; "Sea area A1" means an area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available as may be defined by a Contracting Govenlment to SOLAS 1974. "Sea area A2" mean an area within the radiotelephone coverage of at 1east one .:v£F coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available as may be defined by a Contracting Government to SOLAS 1974; "Sea area A3" means an area outside areas A I and A2, within the coverage of an I~MARSAT geostationary satellite in which continuous alerting is available; "Sea area A4" means a.n area outside areas A I, A2 and A3 ~ "Service spaces" are those spaces LLsed for galleys! pantries containing .. cooking appliances, lockers, mail and specie rooms, store-fooms, workshop!> other than those forming part of the machinery spaces, and similar spaces and trunks to such spaces~ ... 457 '~SOLAS 1S,'149 :' means the International Convention for (he Safety of Life at Sea 19741 as amended; ;aSj·m,Har smge of eO.nstrnctioDnH means the stage at which construction ident.ifiable with a specific vessel begins or assembly of the vessel ha.s commenced comprising at leas! 50 tannes or one per cent of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever is the less; "'Steel Of. other e,qllhralent matezial", Where the words "steel or other equivalent material" occur, "equivalent materiar' means any non-combustible material Which, by itself or due to insulation provided, has structural and integrity properties equivalent to steel at the end of the applicable exposure to the standard fire test (e.g. aluminium aHoy with appropriate insulation); "Surveyor" mean.s a person nominated by or authorized by the Administra­ tion or a person authorized by a classification society to conduct surveys for the purposes of Part II of the Regulations~ "Sunrivaf craft" means a craft provided for accommodating the persons on board in the event of abandonment of the vessel and includes lifeboats, liferafts and any other craft approved as suitable for the protection and preservation of persons in such circumstances; ~'T~ulker1' is a cargo vessel constructed or adapted for the can'iage in bulk of liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature; u'\iVaternght" means capable of preventing the passage of water through the slructure in any direction under a head of water for which the surrounding structure is designed; "'vVcathertigllt" means that in any sea condition water wil1 not penetrate into the vessel; ""Vooden vessfll Df traditional build" means a wooden vessel of tradi­ tional build not primarily propelled by mechanical means. SxemptitllIS 4. (1) The Administration may, where it considers that the sheltered nature and conditions of the voyage are such as to render the application of any specific provisions of the Regulations unreasonable or unnecessary. exempt from those requirements individual vessels or classes of vessels when engaged in such voyages. (2) 1\ vessel which is not nonnally engaged on voyages where the Regulations are applicable, but which in exceptional circumstances is required to undertake a single voyage, may be exempted by the Administration from any of the requirements of the Regulations pro­ vided that it complies with such other requirements which are, in the opinion of the Administration, adequate for the inte.nded voyage. 458 (3) The Administration may exempt any vessel which embodies features of a. novel kind from any of the provisions of the Regu­ lations, the application of which might seriously impede researc.h into development of such features and their incorporation in vessels. Any stich vessel shall, howe vert comply with slIch safety requirements, which, in lhe opinion of the Adm in istralion, are adequate. for the se.rvice for which it is intended and are slIch as to' ensure the overaIl safety of the vessel. 5. Where the Regulations require that a particular fitting, materiaI~ appliance or type thereof, shall be fitted or carried in a vessel, or that parlicular provision shall be made, the Administration may al10w any fitting" m.aterial, appliances, or type thereof to be fitted or c.arried, or any other pro vis i on~ to be made in that. vessel, if it is satisfied by trials thereof or otherwise that such fitting, material~ appliance, apparatus or type thereof is at least as effective as that reqllired by the Regulations. 6. (1) A vessel, which is not subject to the provisions of the Regulations at the time of its departure on any voyage, shall not be subject to such provisions on account of any deviation from its intended voyage due to stress of weather or any other cause. "(2) In applying the provision of the Regulations, the Administration shall give due consideration to anydevia­ tion or delay caused to any vessel by stress of weather, or any other cause. 7, (1) The constnlction, installation, structural strength, fittings, material, nppliances and apparatus unless expressly provi­ ded by the Regulations, shall be of recognized standards. .. (2) In addition to the requirement~ and standards referred to in the Regulations. other requirements and standards recommended by the Organization may be applied whenever the Administration considers such requirements and standards to be appropriate. 8. (1) Repairs, alterations and modifications of a major character and olltfitting related thereto on ex isting vessels shall meet the requirements prescribed for a new vessel to such extent, as the Administration deems reasonable and practicable. The owner shall inform the Administration of the proposed alterations and modifications before such alrcrations ~md modi~ fications are carried out. Cm:t:(lc~' P!'lmlfUr!lIf!cI 459 (2) For the purpose of the Regulations. the following repair~, alterations and modifications sha.ll be recognized as bejng of "major character". (a) any changes that substantially alter the dimensions of the vesseL (b) any changes that. substantially increase a vessel's service I ife; or (c) any conversions that aLter the functional aspects of the vessel, 9. (I) Vessels not propelled by mechanical means shaU not CUlTY any passengers when engaged in voyages, (2) A cargo ve~sel shall nol carry more than 12 passengers. (3) The maximum number of passengers c.arried on board a passenger vessel or a cargo-passenger vessel shall not exceed the number identified on the Solomon Islands Vessel Safety Certificate. (4) The maximum number of passengers permitted to be carried on board a passenger vessel or a cargo-passenger vesseJ shal [ be determined by the Administration on the basis of consideration of: (a) capacity of life-saving appliances and arrangements; (b) stability of the vessel; and (c) any other criteria considered relevant by the Administration. 10. Vessel and barges carrying cargoes specified below shall, to the extent required by the Administration in respect of the characteris­ tics of the vessel and the voyage or voyages in which it is or is to be engaged, comply with the applicable requirements of Chapters VI and VII of SOLAS: 1.9.1 grain cargo in bulk; 1.9.2other cargoes in bulk; 1.9.3 dangeroLls cargoes in packaged form or in bulk; 1.9.4liquid chemicals in bulk; 1.9.5 liquefied gases in bulk; and 1.9.6 timber deck cargoes. 11.( 1) Vessels fitted with a single petrol-fueHed outboard engine shall not proceed beyond an Inshore area of operation unless authorized by the Administration. (2) Vessels fitled with two petrol-fuelled outboard engine~ may proceed beyond an Inshore area of operation if the second or auxiliary engine has sufficient power of its own to enable the vessel to proceed safely to a safe haven or place of refuge. 12. ( I) The Company shall be responsible for the management of safe.ty and environment protection in relation to the maintenace and operation of a vessel. Cfi.\'lla!ries De.\'i.r:1I etc: 460 (2) The Administration may require the Company and the Y1astcr of a vessel to comply with the requirem.ents of the Interna­ tional Safety Management Code (ISYI COde) as approved by the Organization by Res. A.741 (18) or with such other system of management of safety and environment protection as the Administration considers appropriate. 13.( J ) All nameplates, signs, instructions, notices, plans and docu­ ments on board vessels! relating to safety and operat.ion of the vessel and its achinery, shall be drawn up in the official language: of the Flag State and in the English language. (2) All vessels propelled by mechanical means shaH carry adequate information including drawings, plans and instruction manuals necessary for their safe operation and safety of life at sea. 14.In the event of an accident involving the vessel resulting in Joss of life or the vesseJ being mareriaJty damaged, stranded, abandoned or lost the master or the owner shall inform the Admin istration· immediately. 15. Vessels designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural. mechanical and electrical requirements of a classi­ fication society which complies with the standards adopted by the Organization and which is recognized by the Administration sha! be accepted as complying with the requirements of Parts IIt V and VI of the Regulations. PARTH SURVEYS A~D CERTKFICATIES Gf.'}lt.'uil 16. ( l) The inspection. survey and marking of non-convention vessels, so far as regards the·enforcement of the Regulations and the granting of exemptions there from, shall be carried out by officers of the Administration. The Administration may, however, entrust the' inspections, marking and the surveys either to surveyors nominated for the purpose or to classification societies. (2) An Administration nominating surveyors or classificaition societies to conduct inspections C1nd surveys in accordance with (1) above shaH as a minimum empower any nominated surveyor or classification society to carry out inspections and surveys rf requested by the appropriate authorities of a Port State and requ·ire repair to a vessel. Im;1I1 Srtl"!'e.\' 461 (3) 'iNhen a nominated surveyor or classification society deter­ mines that the conditions of the vessel, its equipment or the. ~uaIificat.ions oITIs crew doesnotCOrrespohcl$tlbstantjalIy with the pal11cuiars of the Solomon IsIand$ Vessel Safety Certificate, hereinafter cal1ed. the Certificate, or is such that the vessel is not fit to proceed [0 sea without danger to the ves~el or persons on board, such surveyor or classificalion society shaH immedialeiy ensure that corrective action is taken and shall notify the Adminis­ tration at the earliest practical opportunity. if such corrective action is n.ot taken the relevant certificate shall be wi~lldrawn immediately and1 if the vessel is in the port of another country, the appropriate authorities of the Port State notified immediately. \Vhen an officer of the Administration, a nominated surveyor or a classification society has notified the appropriate authorities of the Port State, the Government of the POlt State concerned shaH give such officer, surveyor or classification society all necessary assistance ~o carry out their obligations under the Regulations When applicable, the Government of the Port -State concen1ed shall ensure that the vessel does not sail until it can proceed to sea, or leave port only for the purposes of proceeding to the appro­ priate repair yard, without danger to the vessel or persons on board. (4) In any case, theAdministration shall ensure the co m pleteness and efficiency of the inspections and surveys, and shall ensure that necessary arrangements to satisfy this obligation are established. 17.All vessels to which the Regulations apply shall be subject to sur­ veys. The general nature and the periodicity of such surveys shaH be as specified in the Regulations below. The following table illustrates the timing of the surveys required by this Part. Types of survey: R Renewal Intermediate A Annual 18.The initial survey before the vessel is put into service shall be such as to ensure that arrangements. equipment and systems specified below comply fulfy with the requirements of the Regulations and the workmanship of all such Dans and equipment is in all respects satisfactory and shall include'an inspection of the outside of the vessel '5 bottom, 462 (a) arrangements. materials and scantlings of (he structure; (b) boilers and other pressure vesseis~ (c.) main and auxiliary machinery including steering gear and ct.")sociated control systems; Cd) fire safety systems and appliances, life-savin.gs appliances and arrangements, navigational equipment, nautical publi­ cations, means of embarkation for piIms; (e) radio installation, including those used in Jife-savi'ng appliances; (f) arrangements for the control of discharge. of oil and for the retention of oil on board; (g) provision of the lights? shapes, means of making sound signals as required by the provisions of COLREG~ (b) arrangements, materials and scantlings retating t.o the requirements of Part XII as regards the conditions for assignment of load line and freeboard; (i) arrangements for the safety of the crew and passengers re­ lating to the requirements of Part XIII. I?I!I/{!v.'tll S1II1'C,r 19. A renewal survey shaH be carried out at intervals not exceeding 5 years, except where regulation 29(2) is applic.able. The renewal survey shall include an inspection of the equipment refen-ed to in regulation 18 to ensure that it complies with the relevant require­ ments of the Regulations and COLREG. 11IIf:'nIlt!ditl'c' SUfI·e..\" 20. An intermediate survey shall be carried out .within three momhs before or after the second anniversary date or within three months before or after the third anniversary date of the Certificate. The intermediate survey shall take the place of one of the annual surveys spe,cified in regulation 21 and shall include an inspection with tests where necessary of the equipment to ensure that the requirements relating to the life-saving appliances, fire. appliances and the light and sound signals are complied with and that they are in satisfactory condition and are fit for the intended servke of the vessel. All certificates, record books, operating manuals and other instructions and documents specified shall be checked for their adequacy The intermediate survey shall also include. , an inspection of items relating to Parts III to VII inclusive and Parts IX to ian inclusive of the Regulations to ensure that they are in a satisfactory ~ondition and fit for the intended sevice of the vessel. When carrying out a detailed inspection of items of hull and machinery, due account shaH be taken of any continuous survey schemes adopted. Aflnuu[ SlIrn!)" Aclclirirma/ Sun't'Y !iliff III.\"peclirJII £1/clor.w.'II7r:1If Cotll[lthmn: 463 21. An annual survey shaH be carried out within three months befon or after each anniversary date of the Certificate. The annual survey shall include an inspection to enSllre that.: (a) the equipment referred to in regulation 16(1) rema.ins satis­ factory for the service for which the vessel is intended; (b) alLerations have not been made to the. hull or I)uperstructure~ which would affect the calculations determining the posilion of the load lines; . (c.) the fittings and appliances for the prot.ection of openings~ guard rails, freeing ports and means of access to crew~S quarters are maintained in an effective condition. 22.An additional survey shall be conducted after repair resulting from investigations whenever an accident occurs to a vessel or a defect is discovered, either of whic.h affects the safety of the vessel, or whenever any important repair Qr renewals are made. The survey shaH be conducted so as to ensure that aU necessary repairs and renewals are effectively made. 23. A minimum of two inspections shall be calTied out of the vessel's hull, including an inspection of the outside of the vessers bottom, during any five-year period. As far as practicable the interval between any two sllch inspections shall not exceed 36 months. The inspection of the outside of the vessel's bottom and the survey of related items inspected at the same time shal1 be such , as to ensure that they remain satisfactory for the service for which ":1~~ the vessel is intend.ed. The inspection of the outside of the ; \ vessel's bottom may be conducted with the vessel in the water. It is preferable that one of the inspections should coincide with the renewal survey 24The jntermediate and the annual surveys referred to in regula­ tions 20 and 21 respectively shaH be endorsed on the Certificate. 25. V{here a vessel complies with the relevant provisions of the intell1ational Conventions specified in regulation 2 in lieu of c01npliance with any of the Regulations, the Administration shaH ensure that prior to issue of any certificate under the Regulations any slich provisions of such other Conventions are complied with in fulL 26.( 1) The conditions of the vessel and its equipment shall be maintained by the master and Company to comply with the provisions of the Regulations and to ensure that the vessel in all respects will remain fit to proceed to se.a without danger to the vessel or persons on board and without damage to the marine environment. (2) After any survey of the vessel under this Part is completed~ no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machin­ ery, equipment and other items covered by the survey, without the prior approval of the Administration. {v.ww 464 (3) Whenever an accIdent occur::; to the vessel or a defect is discovered, either of which affects the safety of the vessel or thl". efficiency or c.ompleteness of its life-saving appljance. or other equipment. a request shall be made immediately [Q the Administration for a survey as may be required by regulation I~; [0 be carried out as soon as practicable. 27. ( I ) Subject to the provisions of regulation 25, Cl Solomon Islands Vessel Safet.y Certificate sha.ll be. issued, after an initial survey specified in regulation 18 or a renewal survey specified il regulation 19, to a vessel which complies with the relevant requirements of the Regulations. In any case the Administration shall ensure the completeness of the inspections by appropriate means prior to the issue of any certificates. The Celtificate shall be drawn up in the English language in a form corresponding to the format as specified in Schedule to the Reguiations. ~ ~.~.- '.- ... '-- - .. -... "-, ... ,~-. .. .. ~ (2) The Certificate issued under (1 ) above shaH be supplemented by the Record of Equipment and Ship Information. The Record of Equipment and Ship Imformation shall be drawn up in the English language in a form corresponding to the format as specified in Schedule rr to the Regulations. The Record of Equipment and Ship Infonnation shall be completed and kept on board the vessel. (3) When an exemption is granted by the administration to a vessel under and in accordance with the provisions of the . Regulations a Solomon Islands Vessel Exemption Certificate shaH be issued in addition to the Certificate issued under (I) above. The Solomon Islands Vessel Exemption Certificate shall be drawn up in the Eng I ish language in a form corresponding to the formal as specified in Schedule III to the Regulations. The Solomon Islands Vessel Exemption Certificate shall be attached to the Certificate to which it refers. (4) The certificates referred to in (}) and (3) shan be issued or endorsed either by the Administration or by any person or organi­ zation authorised by it . In al1 cases, the Administration shall assume full responsibility for the condition of the vessel and its equipment as attested to by the Certificate. Fm'C!i.£f.1! (ifll'('nll1WIIH 28. A Government applying the provisions of the Regulations may, at the request of the Administration, cause a vessel to be surveyed and, if satisfied that the requirements of the Regulations are com­ plied with, issue or authorize the issue of the Certificates to the vessel and~ where appropriate, endorse or authorize the endorse­ ment of the Certificate in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations. Any certificate so issued shall contain a statement to the effect that it has been issued at the request of the Govrnment of the Flag State. Durllfitlll I'fe. 465 29. (l ) A Solomon Islands Vessel Safety Certificate shall be issued for a period as specified by the Administration. Such period shall not exceed five years. A Solomon Islands Vessel Exemption Certificate to which it relates. (2) ?\otwithstanding [he requirement of (J) above, when the renewal survey is completed within three months before the expiry date of the existing Certificate, the new Certificate shaH be valid from the date of completion of the renewal survey to a date not exceeding 5 years from the date of expiry of the existing Certificate. (3) 'When the renewal survey is completed after the expiry date of the existing Certificate, the new Celtificale shall be valid from the date of comyletion of the renewal survey to a date not exceed­ ing five years nom the date of expiry of the existing Certificate .. (4) When the renewal survey is completed more than three months before the expiry date of the existing Certificate~ the new Certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal su~·vey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of completIon of the renewal survey. (5) If a renewal survey has been completed and the new Certificate cannot be issued or placed on board the vessel before the expiry date of the existing Certificate, the person or the organization authorised by the Administration may endorse the existing Certificate and such Certificate shall be accepted as valid for a further period which shaH not exceed one month from the expiry date. (6) If a vessel, at the time when the Certificate expires is nol in a port in which it is to be surveyed, the Administration may extend the period of validity of the Certificate but this extension shaH be granted only for the purpose of allowing the vessel to complete its voyage to the port in which it is to be surveyed, and only in cases where it appears proper and reasonable to do so. :\0 Certificate shall be extended for a period longer than one month, and a vessel to which such an extension is granted shall not, 011 its arrival in the port in which it is to be surveyed, be entitled by viltue of such extension to leave that port without a new certifi­ cate. \Vhere the renewal survey is completed the new certificate shall be valid to a date not exceeding 5 years from the date of expiry of the existing Certificate before the extension was granted. (7) If an annual or intermediate survey is completed before lhe periods specified in the relevant Regulation then: (a) the anniversary date shown on the relevant certificate shall be amended by endorsement to a date, which shall not be more than three month!>; later than the date on which the survey was com pletcd; (b) the subsequent annual or intermediate survey required by the relevant Regulations shall be completed at the intervals prescribed by the Regulations using tile new annive.rsary date; /llTliia/liliry Crlll/m[ 466 (c) the expiry date may remain unchanged provided one or more annual or intermediate surveys, as appropriate: are carried out so that the maximum intervals between the surveys, as appropriate, are carried out so that the maximum intervals between the surveys prescibed by the relevant Regulations are not exceeded. (8) A Cert.ificate issued under this Part shall cease to be valid in any of the following cases: (a) if the relevant surveys and inspections are not completed within the periods specified in this Part; (b) if the Certificate is not endorsed in acordance with this Part; (c) upon transfer of the vesse.l to the flag of another State. (9) In the case of transfer of ownership of a vessel between Pacific Island Countries. if requested wIthin three months after slIch transfer, the Govenunent" of the country whose flag the. vessel was formerly entitled to fly shall t as soon as possIble, tans­ mit to the Administration copies of the certificates carried by the vessel before the transfer ana, if avaiIablet copies of the relevant survey reports. 30. The cetificates issued under this Part shall be readily avail able on board for examination at all times. 31. (1) Every vessel when in a port of a country applying the Regulations is subject to control by officers duly authorized by such Government In so far as this control is directed towards veri­ fy ing that the certificate issued under the Regulations is va] id. (2) Such certificate, if valid, shall be accepted unless there are clear grounds for believing that the vessel and/or its equipment does not cOlTespond substamiaHy with the particulars of the certificate. (3) In the circumstances given in (2) or where the certificate has ex.pired or ceased to be valid, the officer carrying out control shall take steps to ensure that the vessel does not sail until it can proceed to sea or leave the port for the purpose of proceeding to the appropriate repair yard without danger 1.0 vessel or persops on board. (4) In the event of any intervention being necessary the Port State shall inform the appropriate consular officer or Administra­ tion of the Flag State, the nominated surveyors and the classifica­ tion society. (5) When exercising control all possible efforts shall be made to avoid a vessel being unduly delayed or detained. If a vessel is unduly delayed or detained it shaH be entitled to compensation for any loss or damage suffered. 467 {j('Il('ml 32. (I) All machinery and eleclrical installations, mecha.nicul and electrical equipment and appliance~, boilers and other pres!~t]re vessels~ associa(ed piping sy~tems and fittings and eJe.ctricaJ cables and wiring shall tic of a design and construction adequ~ltc for the service for which -they are intended and shall be so installed and prolected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board. due regard being paid to moving parts. hot sur­ faces andpther haz.ards. The design shall have regard to materials used in COllstruction~ and to the purposes for which the vessel and its equipment are intended. the working condilio1.1s and the cnvi~ ronmenta] conditions 011 board. ('1'~tl\j"11 !JulJ;,lwwil (2) in addition to the requirements contained elsewhe.re in the Regulations~ vessels shall be designed l constructed and main­ tained in compliance with the structural\ mechanica1 and elec­ trical requirements of a classification society that is recognized by the Administration, with the applicable national standards of the Adm in istration or with other appropriate standards recognized by the Administration that provide an equivalent. lever of safelY, 33. (1) The strength and construction of hllH, superstrucwres, deckhouseszmnchinery casin~s, companion way.s and any other stmcture nnd cq~ipme.nL .shatt. be suffident,Lo withstand all foreseeable condmons of the tntended servIce. The strength of the deckhouses used for the accommodation of the crew shaH be adequate for the intended service and area of operation of the ve~seL (2) Ve'lSels of J 501 and above in length propeUed by mechanical means ,!ihall be fitted with a collision bulKhead in accordance with reguiation 34, an aft peak bulkhead in accordance with regulmion 35 and with watertight ouIkheads bounding the machinery spaces. Such bulkheads shall be extended up to the freeboard deck. In vessels conslructed of wood such bu1Kheads shall he wiltertighL as far n~ practicab Ie. (3) Propeller shaft Jogs or stem tubes situated in any space other than machinery spaces containing main propulsion machil1ery shall be enclosed in watertight spaces or enclosures inside sLlch space acceptable to the Administraion. The Administration may exempt from these requiremenL<; vessels having constraint of space or vessels certificated to undcltak~ voyages in Inshore areas of operation, provided it is demonstrated that any progressive flood­ ing of such space can be easily controlled and that the safety of the vessel in not thus impaired. (ll) Stern glands shaH be located in spaces. which are easily accesib1e at all times for inspection ana maintenance to the satis~ faction .of lhe Administration. 34. (1) For the pmpose of this regulation. freeboard deck. length of ve:-;sel and forw,lrd and after pefpendiclilars 113 ve the meanings as defined in regu]ation 2. ... 468 (2) A collision bulkhead shaH be filled which shaH be watertight lip to the freeboard dt":Ck. This bulkhead shaH, as far as practica­ ble. be located al a dislance from the forward perpendkular of not ies~ than 5 per cem nnd not more than 8 per cent of the length of the vessel. \Vhere it can be ~hown to the satisfaction of [he Administration that it is impractical for the collision bulkhead lo be located .:H a distance from the f'Ofwnrd perpendiculnr of not more than 8 per cent of [he length of the vesset the Adm inistralion may allow relaxation there from, subject to the condition thal should the space forward of the bulkhead be flooded. the vessel al fun load condition will not be submerge.d to a line drawn at least 76mm below the upper surfnce of the bulkhead deck al side. (3) The collision bulkhead may have steps or recesses in it provided that they are within the limil<\ prescribed in (2), .above. Pipes piercing the collision bulkhead shan be keRt to the minimun and shaH be fitted with suitable valves operable from above the freeboard deck with the valve chest securea at the collision bulkhead. inside the forepeak. Any such valves located on the after side of the collision bulkhead shall be readily nccessible under aU servicf;s conditions and shaH not be located in (\ cargo space. AH !{uch valves shall be of steel, bronze or other appropriate ductile material. Valves of ordinary cast iron or similar material are not acceptable. (4) Where a long forward superstructure is fitted. the coUision bulkhead shall be extended weathenight to the deck immediately above the freeboard deck. The extensIOn shall, subject to the requirements. of (3), be located within the limits prescribed in (2). The part of the dec.k. if any, between the collision bulkhead nnd its extension shaH be weathertIghl, (5) Where a bow door is fitted and a sloping ramp thal forms part of the extension of the colEsion bulkhead above the freeboard deck is fitted that encloses watertight forecastle superstructure, the part of the extension which. is more than 23m. or a distance specified by the Administration) above the freeboard deck may extend no more than. i m forward of the forward limits specified in (2). The ramp shall be weathertight over its complete jength. (n) Landing barges need not be. fitted with a collision bulkhead provided that it can be demonstrated that the arran~ements pro vide a level of safety that is no less than if a collision bulkhead is fiued in the event of a collision at the bow causing damage extend­ ing to 8per cent of the length of the vessd aft of the forward perpendicular. 0) The number of openings in the extension of the collision bulkhead above the freeboard deck be reduced to the minimum compatible with the design and normal operation of the vesseL 1\.11 ~udi openings sha.ll be capabte of being closed weathcnighl. (8) 1\0 doors~. manholes) ventilation dUClS or accesS openings are permitted in the collision bulkhead below the freeboard deck. (9) Where a chain locker i~ located abaft the collision bulkhead, or extends into the forepeak tank, it shaH be watertight and provided with efficient means of drainage. ~. 469 Waft·,.!jglu 35. <. I) This regulal!On shaH apply to new vessels propelled by 811Ikhc:cul.~. c/e(·k.\· ere'. mechanical means. (2) EaC. h watertight subdivision bulkhead, whether transverse 0 longitudinal, shall be demonstrated to be constructed in such a manner that it shul I be capable of withstanding, with a proper margin of resistance, stresses occurring in the loaded ShlR in a sea way together with the pressure due to the maximum head of wate which It might have to sustain in the event of damage to the ves­ sel but at least the pressure due to a head of water up to the mar­ gin line. Bulkheads constructed in accordance with the require­ ments of a classification society are accepted as meeting these requirements. The number of bulkheads finted shall comply with Schedule IV. (3) Steps and recesses in bulkheads. shall be watertight and of the same strength as the bulkhead at the place where each occurs (4) VVhere frames or beams pass through a watertight deck or bulkhead, such deck or bulkhead shaH be made structurally water· tight. (5) The number of openings in watertight bulkheads sha1l be reduced to the minimum compatible with the genera! arrangement~ and operational needs of the vessel. Openings shall be fitted with watertight closing appliances. \¥atertight doors shall be of equiva­ lent strength to the aajacent un pierced structure. (6) Watertight decks. trunks, tunnels, duct keels and ventilators sha1l be of the same strength as watertight bulkheads at cOlTesponding levels. Arrangements adopted for closing openings in them shaH be appropriate to the structure concenled. Watertight ventilators and Lrunks shall be carried at least up to the freeboard deck. (7) Testing main compal1ments by filling them with water is not compulsory. 'VlThen testing by filling with water is not carried out, a hose test shall be carried out in the most advanced stage of the fitting out of the vesseL In any case, a thorough inspection of watertight bulkheads shall be carred out. (8) The forepeak, doubie bottom tanks (including dUCl keels) and inner skins shall be tested with water to a head corresponding to the requirements of (2). above. (9) Tanks which are designed to hold liquids, and which form part of the subdivision of tlie vessel, shall be tested for tightness with water to a head correspondjng to two-third of the depth from the top of keel to the margin line in way of the tanks, provided that in no case shall the test head be less than O.9m above the top of the tank. ~)'l (10) The tests referred to in (8) and (4) are for the purpose of en­ suring that the subdivision structural arrangements are watel1ight and are not to be regarded as a test of the htness of any com part meI)t for the storage o~ oil fuel or for other special purposes. for whIch a test of a superIor character may be required dependll1g on the height to which the liquid has accesss in the tank or its con­ nections. 470 36. (I) Means for sounding shaH be provided for the bil~es of those compartments which are 110l readily .accessible at. all times during the voyage and for all tanks and cof1-erdams. (2) Where sounding pipes are fined, their upper ends shalf be extended LO a readily accessibfe position and, where practicahle, above the freeboard deck. Their openings shaH be provided with permanently attached mean.s of closing. Sounding pipes, which are not extended above the freeboard deck, shall be fI[ted with auto­ matic self-closing devices. The lower end of sounding pipes shall be provided with striker plates. '-' tilldmrifl!: & 37. (I) At least two anchors of sufficient mass shaH be provided. Mr1(."ilt~ &/lripmc'l/l The mass of each shall comply with Schedule V. (2) At least one anchor shall be provided with a chain of strength and size consistent with the. mass-of the anchor. The;. size of the chain cable, rope or wire rope shall comply with. Schedule V. (3) The windlass. capstan or winch shaH be of suitable size for the cable and other ancbor handling eguipme.nt and arrangements shaH be to the satisfaction of the Admmistration. (4) The administration may permit carriage of only one anchor with adequate chain or wire and other arrane:ements taking into account the size of the vessel and its area or operation. (5) Windlass, capstan, winches, fairleads, botiards, mooring hilts and other anchoring, mooring, towing -and hauling equipment shall be properly designed to meet a11 foreseeable operational loads ana condItions, correctly seated and effectively secured to a suitably strengthened part of t11e vessels structure. (6) Arrangements and equipment for raising and lowering anchors shall be fitted in accordance with the following: (a) The arrangement shaH be of sufficient power to lift each anchor and its full length of cab1e or chain; (b) Each cable lifter shall be fitted with a release coupling and a brake of sufficient capacity for the safe stopping of anchors and cables when paying out; (c) The equipment, with brakes engaged and release couplings disengaged, shall be demonstrated to withstand a statIc pull of 45 per cent of the required cable minimum breaking load on all cable lifters simultaneously without any brake slip; (d) If a chain stopper is not fitted, the equipment shall be abIe to withstand a static pull equa1 to the minimum breaking strength of the cable without release of the cable; (e) An adequate cover or seal shall berrovided for each spurl ing pipe to prevent flooding 0 the chain locker when the vessel IS at sea. Tm:·i/'.t:& 38. (1) The design of th.e towing gear shall be such as to minimize Plt ~ltill.~ Arrtlllg~ll/t'tl{ 'i the overturning moment due to the lead of the towline. It shall have a positive means of quick release, designed and maintained so 'CIS to function cOITectly under aJl operating conditions. 471 (2) AlI quick release mechanisms shall be controUed, as far as practicable, from the navigating bridge and from the after contro position, if fitted, and at the hook itself. (3) \Vhen a pushing tug and a barge pushed ahead arc rigidly connected in a composite unit, the tug-barge coupl ing system shal be, capable of being control led and powered fr~m the tug .. DIsassembly shall be capable of bemg made without causmg damage to the tug or the barge. (4) Every tug shall be provided with at least one axe of suffi cient size on each side of the vessel so as to be readily available for cutting the towline free in an event of an emergency. (5) Sufficient spare equipment to completely remake the towin~ and mooring arrangements for the tow shall be available on the tug. . (6) Secondary or emergency towing arrangements shaH bE fitted on board the barge so as to be easily recoverable. by the towing tug in the event of failure of the main towing wire or failure of ancillary equipment. 39. (1) The towing and mooring arra.ngements shall be such as LO reduce to a minimum any danger to personnel during towing or mooring operation. Such arrangements shall be suitable for the particular type of barge and of adequate strength. (2) The design and arrangements of fittings or equipment for towing and mooring of barges shall take into account both normal and emergency conditIons. (3) In addition to the provisions of the Reguiations, the Administration may require that tugs and barges shal1 comply with the applicable requirements for the safety of towed vessels and other floating objects recommended by the Organization. PART IV S'K' t..BILITY REQ"ir:rn=~,;(F.j'I:..~r~'C' !.,~, "I' '<.)1 1 GE punt..i~·p';f-r;"C . RR q '-~GE'4-;r;'·'\·r,-'~" .. !..h.. Ul.l"i..f!;lV .. u:.,,h A.'::" f<....~"\.,) b .:!..J .;,. lVJl "1. \i - f\ . 1).." • ~ ... .!!.r.~ 1 ,," Inflict Swbifity 40. (i) Provisions (2). (3) and (6) shall apply to all vessels propeUed by mechanical means except fishing vessels. (4) shall apply to barges only. (5) shall apply to fishing vessels. (2) Subject to the provisions of (3), vessels of 24m and above in length shall comply with the stability criteria setout in Schedule VI. The intact stability requirements for vessels unable to comply with the . Schedule VI reguirements shall be detelmined according to the criteria specifIed in the Stability Code, or comply with the equivalent stability standards adopted by the Admimstration. Cargo~passenger vessels shall comply with the intact stability requirements applicable to passenger vessels. (3) Vessels of 24m and above in length whose characteristics, in the opinion of the Administration, are similar to those of an offshore supply vessel and thus render compliance with (2) impracticable shall comply with the stability criteria set out in paragraph 4.5.6 of the Stability Code. n 472 (4) The intact stability of barges (includi.n~ pontoons) 24m and above in length carrying onfy deck cargoes~ naving no harchways in the deck except small manholes closed with gasketcd covers. no machinery installations and no accommodatIon and service spaces shall be in accordance with the stabiHy re.qu ircments specified in 6 of Sched.ule VI. The intact stahil iry requ.irements for barges 24m and above in length carrying underdeck eargoes or having machinery installations or service spaces shall bc'­ determined by the Administration, having regard to the design and arrangements of cargo spaces, machinery, equipment,. deck houses or superstrllctures. (3) .,J~lWhen a pushing tug and a barge ~!led ah~ad a:re l{igidlyr1 conne.ped.) 'n\a comp~ile unit,.rn~tlg-~Ale coupl .g sy ~m sI¥111 bfif' cawablf of being"co1,1trolled an . p01ere fro.(n t . e t ,g. ~ / I :t#isas~egibfy~shaJ1 be c?Raljfe of fj, .UU! rna· . ,ithoqt S~H.ISt~lgr· ~ qarna~to the..Mg or th~}firge. r "/ '/ (5) Fishing vessels 24m and above in length shall comply with the stability criteria set out in Schedule VI. (6) For vessels 15m and above in length and less than 24m in length the Administration may apply either the provisions of 4 of Schedule VI or the provisions of the Stability Code, whichever is the more reasonaole and appropriate. The intact stability of vessels that are not covered by the provisions of 4 of Schedule VI or by the Stability Code shal1 be to a standard satisfactory to the Administration. The Administration may specify that such ships be subject to restrictions shall be recorded on the Solomon Islands Vessel Safety Celtificate. (7) In addition to complying with the appJicable provi­ sions of (2) to (6) inclusive, the Administratio may requrrc t having regard to the nature of intended services, application of weather criteria specified in paragraph 3.2 of the Stability Code. 41. (1) Every vessel shal1 undergo an inclining test upon its .­ completion and the actual displacement and position of the centre of gravity shaH be determinea for the light ship condition. Where hydrostatic data is not available the Administration may accept the result of a rol1 test conducted in accordance with 7 of Schedule VI, to enable the stability characteristics of the vessel to be determined. Every existing passenger vessel and cargo-passenger vessel shaH·undergo an inchnine test or roll five years after the entry into force of these Regulations. (2) Where major alterations are made to a vessel affecting its light condition and the position of the centre of gravity, the vessel shall undergo a roll test or a lightweight survey~Where the Administration so requires, a ship that has been grounded shall undergo an inclining test or a roll test. (~) P~ssenger and cargo-passenger vessels shall undergo a hghtwelght survey at intervals of no more than 10 years. Where hydrostatic data is not available the Administration may accept the result of a roll test conducted in accordance with 6 of Schedule VI. to enable any change in the stability characteristics of the vessel to be identified. 473 (4) If the lightship weight and longitude centre of gravity (LeG) measured by means of a light-weight survey in accordance. with (2) and (3) varv from that in the original stabi.lity information by more than 2 per "cent of lightship displacement. or I per cent of length respectively, the vessel shall be re-incIined and the stab iIi ty information amended and submitted to the administration for approval. If a roll test, carried out in accordance wi.th {2) and (3), demon.str.ates that the period of ro! I has increased by mQre than 2 per cent of that originally measured~ [he Administration shal! determine appropriate action. (5) The inclining test of an individual vessel may be dispensed with provided that it is demonstrated to the Administration that reliable stability ,information for the vessel can be obtained from basic data available from the inclining test of a sister ship and that during the construction the same weights of components and weight distribution was observed. (6) The Administration may allow the inclining test of a cargo vessel or a class of vessels especially designed for the carriage of liquids or ore in bulk to be dispensed with, if it is demonstrated WIth reference to existing data for similar vessels tha{~ due to vessel proportions and arrangements, more than sufficient trans­ verse. t:netacentric height win be availabie in all probable loading condItIOns. (7) Stability information approved by the Administration shall be supplied to vessels propelled by mechanical means to enable the master to assess wlth ease and certainty the stability of the vessel under various operating conditions. Such information shall include specific instructions to the master warning of those opera­ ting conditions) which could adversely affect either stability or the trim of the vessel. (8) In particular, the information identified in Schedule VI I shall be Included as appropriate.As an alternative to a comprehensive stability book as defined in 1.2 of Schedule VIl, a simplified booklet in accordance with 2 of Schedule VII, contaIning sufficient information, to enable lhe. master to operate the ~ship in compliance with the applicable provi siom; of the regulations, may be provide at the discretion of the Administration. A coPY of the stability information shall be submitted to the AdmInistration for approval. (9) The approved stability information shaH be kept on board, readily accessible at all times and available to be inspected at the intermediate surveys of the vessel to ensure that it has been approved and the condition of the vessel since its approval has not changed. (10) \Vherc alterations are ma.de to a vessel affecting its stability, revised stability calculations shall be preoared and submitted to the Admmistration for approval~ Such revised information shall be supp) ied to the master and the superseded information removed from the vesseL 474 (I U Sufficient information, approved by the Administration, shall be supplied to vessels propelled by mechaical means to enable the masrer to arrange for the loading and ballasting of the vessel in stich a way as to '-'avoid the creafion of unacceptclble stresses in the vessel's (j[ructure. The Administration may waive this reCJuirement where it. is demonstrated that no practical loading condition wiH re~l!lt in the creation of unacceptable stresses in the structure P<f'~"'C'Ilt;cr Ve.m~/.\· 42. (1) New passenger vessels 24m in length and above shaH comply with the requirements of 5 of Schedule VI to the extent considered reasonable and practicable by the Admini.stration. Bilge Pumping (2) New passenger vessels less than 24m in length shall comply with the requirements of 5 of Schedule VI to the extent considered reasonable and practicable by the Administration. 43 (1) An efficient bilge pumping arrangement shall be provided which under all practIcal conditions shaH be capable of pumping from and draining any watertight compartment other than a space permanently approRriate for the carriage of fresh water, water ballast, oil fuel or liquid cargoes for which other efficient means for pumping are provided. Where the Administration is satisfied that the safety of the vessel is not impaired, the bilge pumping arrangements may be dispensed with in any particular compartment and in unmanned barges without machinery spaces. (2) The arrangcnlent of the bilge and ballast pumping system shall be such as to Rrevent the possibility of water QassInp fTom sea and from water ballast spaces into the cargo and macninery spaces, or from one compartment to another. (3) AJI distribution boxes and manually operated valves in con­ nection with the bilge pumping arrangements shall be located so as to be accessible under ordinary circumstances. (4) Bilge pumping aITangements shall be in accordance whh Schedule VIII. Where two power bilge pumps required, one of them may be driven bv the propulsion machinery. Where a vessel is fitted with two irldependentl.y operated main propulsion machinery units; each umt may drive one of the required bilge pumps. In every such case the propeller shaft shall be able to be readily disconnected or a controllable pitch propeller fitted. (5) Notwithstanding the requirements of 2 of Schedule VIII, the total capacity of the required bilge rumps shall not be less than 125 per cent of the total capacity 0 the required main fire pump referred to in regulation 62. (6) Sanitary, ballast and general sevice pumps provided with suitable connections for bilge suction may be accepted as independent power bilge pumps. (7) A bilge ejector in combination with an independently ~ driven high~pressure sea-water pump may be instaHed. provided this arrangement is to the satisfaction of the Administration. 475 (8) Bilge pi pes shalf not be led through fuel oil, fresh water, baIl.ast or double bottom tanks. unless pipes are of heavy gauge steel construction. Gc')u:,ol 44. (1) All boilers and other pressure vesseis~ all parts of machinary. all steam, hydra.lilic, pneumatic and other systems and their associated fittings which are under internal pressure shall be sllbj~cted to ~ppropriale !.ests,. incll~ding a pressure ~esl before b~in~ put mto serVIce for the TIfst time, m accordance with a recm~:nlse(1 l1ational standard or with the standards of a classification society. Cl1/lll7lf.~ (2) iVleans shaH be provided to ensure that the machinery can be brought into operatIon from the dead ship condition without external aid. (3) Adequate provisions shaH be made to facilitate cleaning, inspection and maintenance of machinery installations including boilers and other pressure vessels. (4) \Vhere risk from overspeeding of machinery exists. means shall be provided to ensure that the safe speed is not exceeded. (5) Where main or auxiliary machinery including pressure vessels or any parts of such machinery are subject to mternal pressure and may be subject to dangerous overpressure means shall be provided, where practicable, to protect agaInst such excessive pressure. (6) All gearing and every shaft and coupling used for trans­ mission of power to machinery essential for the propulsion and safety of the vessel or for the safety of persons on board shall be so designed and constructed that they will withstand the maximum working stresses in all service conditions. Due consideration shall be given to the type of engines by which they are driven or of which they form part. (7) }~ain propulsion machinery, and auxiliary machinery shall be provided with automatic shutoff arrangements in the case of failures. such as lubrication oil supply failure, which could lead rapidly to complete breakdown. serious damage or explosion. Any overriding automatic shutoff devices shall be approved by the Administration. (8) Intenlal combustion engines of a cylinder diameter of 200mm or a crankcase yo1ume of O.6'-m3 and above shall be provided with crankcase explosion relief valves of a suitable type \vith sufficient relief area. The relief valves shall be arranged or provided with means to ensure that discharge from them is so directed as to mini­ mize the possibility of injury to personne1. 45 (I) :vrain and auxiliary machinery essential for the propulsion and safety of the vessel shal1 be provided with effective means for its operation and control. 476 (2) Yleans shall be provided wherehy normal operad'ons of propulsion machinery can be sustaine.d or restored~ even though one ~f the ~ssential aux!Iiaries becomes inoper~tfve. SpecIal consIderatIOn shaIl be gIven to the matfunctlOllll1g of; (a) an electrical power generator which serves as a main sour.ce of electrical power; (b) (c) (d) (e) the sources of lubricating oil pr.e.ssure; the fuel oil supply systems for engines; the sources of "water pressure; an air compressor and rec.eiver for starting or for control in main propulsion machinery including con trol purposes; (f) the hydraulic, pneumatic or elec.trical means for control in main propulsion machinery including controllable pitch propellers; (g) steam boilers and boiler feed systems, if provided. (3) Special consideration shall be given to the design, construc tion and installation of propulsion machinery systems so that any mode of vibration shall not cause undue stresses in machinery in its normal operating ranges. R~III1I'(' nmlml 46. (I) where remote control of propulsion machinery fromthe navigating bridge is provided and the machinery spaces "are intended to be manned, the following shaH apply: (a) the speed, direction of thrust and, if applicable, the pitch of the propeller shall be fully controllable from the navigating bridge under all sailing conditions, including manoeuvring; (b) the remote control shall be peJformed, for each independent propeller; by a control devices so designed and constmcLed that Its operation does not require particular attention to the operational details of the macninery Where multiple propellers are designed to 0rerate simultaneously, they may be controlled by one contro device; (c) the main propulsion machinery shaH be provided with;m emergency stopping device on the navigating bridge which shall be independent of the navigating bridge control system; (d) propulsion machinery orders from the navigating bridge shall be indicated in the main machinary control room ~or at the manoeuvring platform as appropriate; (e) remote control of the propulsion machinery shall be possible on ly from one location at a time; at such locations mterconnected control positions are permitted. At each location there shall be an indicator showing which location is in control of the propulsion machinery. The transfer of control between the navIgation bridge and machinery spaces shall be possible only in the main machinery space or the main machinery control rOOID. This system shall include means to prevent the propelling thrust from altering signifi­ cantly when tmnsfen'mg control from one locatlon to another; (f) it shan be possible to control the propulsion machinery locally, even in the case of failure in any part of the remote control system; (g) (h) 0) 477 the desi!;?n of the remote control svstem shall be such that in case of its failure an alarm wiIll be given. \Vherever practicable, the preset speed and direction of thru~t of the. propellers shaH be maintained until local control is in opera­ tion· indi~ators shall be fitted on the navigation bridge for propeller speed and direction of rotation in the case of fixed pitch propellers and propeller speed and pitch position in the case of controllable pitch propellers; an alarm shall be provided on the navigating bridge and in the machinary space to indicate low starting air pressure or low electrical power which shall be set at a level to permit further main engine starting ooeratiofl. If the remote control systems of the propu.lsion machinary is designed for automatic startmg, the number of automatic consecutive attempt which fall to produce a start shall be limited in order to safeguard sufficient starting air pressure or adequate electrical power for. starting locally. (2) In aU vessels where the main propulsion and associated machinery including main electrical supply, are provided with various degrees of automatic or remote control and are under continuous manual supervision from a control room~ the arrange­ ments and controls shall be so designed, eguiped and installed that the machinery operation witl be as safe and effective as if it were under direct supervision. Particular consideration shall be given to the protection of such spaces against fire and flooding. Umlll£-nclt:d Sptl£"f! .47. (1) A vessel complying with the applicable requirements of Part E of Chapter II-I of SOLAS 74 relatmg to periodically unattended machinery spaces will comply with the requirements of the Regulations. (2) \Vhere vessels are fitted with periodically un.attended machinary spaces the Administration shall be provided with documentation demonstrating that the safety of the vessel in aU sailing condition, including manoeuvring, is eauivalent to that of a vessel having manned machinary spaces. The Administration may re'l.uire the application of the relevant requirements of SOLAS 74 in pat11cular cases. (3) Measures shall be taken by the master and the Company to ensure that the equipment functions in a reliable manner and that the arrangements are regularly inspected and routine tests calTied out to ensure continuous reliable o~ration. (4) The Administration shall be provided with documentary evidence of the fitness of a vessel to operate with periodically unattended machinery spaces. (5) In addition to compliance with the provisions of regulation 46, paticular attention shall be given to arrangements for: (a) precautions against fire occurring in~ or in association with, main and auxili.ary machinery~ (b) protection against flooding of the machinery spaces, includ­ mg the installation of biJge alarms, the prOViSlOTI of bilge pumps having automatic starting and the location of the controls of valves serving sea inlets; (c) alarm systems; (d) safety ~"ystems in the event of malfunctions of machinery; (e) the integrity of the supply of electrical power to propulsion, steering and the safety of the vessel. 478 n"i/c:n' 48. (l) Every ~leam boiler and every unfired steam generator ShRIl be provided with not less than f.wo safety valves of adequate capacity. However, having regard to the output or any other features of cU1Y boi fer or unfired steam generator, the Administration may permit only one safety valve t~ be fitted if it is satisfied that adequate protection against overpressure IS thereby provided. (2) Each oil-fired boiler which is intended to operate without. manual supervision shaH have safety arrangements which shut off the fuet supply ana give an alarm in the case of low water level, air supply failure or flame failure. (3) Every steam generating system which provides services essential for the safety of the vessel, or which could be rendered dangerous by the failure of its feed water supply, shall be provided with not less than two separated feedwater systems from and I,' ncluding the fee pumps, noting that a single penetration of the steam drum is acceptable. Gnless overPressure is preve.nted by the pump characteristics means shaH be provided which wiII prevent OVer­ pressure in any part of the systems. (4) Boilers shall be provided with means to monitor and control the ql:ality of the feedwater. Suitable alTangements shall be provided to preclude, as far as }JracticabJe, the entry of oil or other contaminants~ which may adversely affect the boiler. (5) Every boiler essential for the safety of the vessel and designed to contain water at a specified level shall be provided with at least two means for indica­ ting its water level. at least one of which shaH be a direct reading gauge glass. (6) Water tube boilers serving turbine machinery shaH be fitted with a high-water-level alarm. . Srl'llJn Pipe 49.(1) Every steam pipe and every fitting connect thereto through which steam may pass shall be so designed: constructed and installed as to with­ stand the minimum working stresses to which it may be subjected. (2) Means shall be provided for draining every steam pipe in whicf) dangerous water hammer action might otherwise occur. (3) If a steam pipe or fitting may receive steam from any source at a higher pressure than that for which it is designed a suitable pressure-~ reaucing valve, relief valve and pressure gauge shaH be fitted. AirPrrXXUIt' 50. (1) In every vessel means shall be provided to prevent overpressure in any part of compressed air systems and wherever water jackets or casings of air compressors and coolers might be subjected to dangerous overpressure due to leakage into them from aIr pressure parts. Suitable pressure relief arrangements shall be provided for all systems (2) The main starting air arrangements for main propulsion internal combustion engines snaIl be adequately protected agamst the effects of backfiring and internal explosion in the starting air pipes. (3) All discharge pipes from starting air compressors shall lead directly to the starting air receivers, and all starting pipes from the air receivers~to main or auxiliary engines shaH be entirely separate from the compressor discharge pipe system. 479 (4) Provi5Ion shall be made to reduce to a minimum the entry of oil into the air pressure systems and to drain these system~. 'W'milC/lion 51. (1) All spaces containing machinery shall be adequately ventilated so as to ensure that when machinery or boIlers therein are operating at fuU power in all weather conditions including heavy weather, an adequate supply of air is maintained to the spaces for the safety and comfort of personnel and the operation of the machinery. (2) In addition to complying with the requirements. of (l), the ventilation of mach inery spaces shall be sufficient under all normal conditions to prevent accumulation of oil vapour. NlJi"~(' 52. (1) Where machinery spaces are to be manned, measures shall be taken prrm!ctiml to reduce the noise in machinery spaces to acceptable levels, Guidance on noise leve1 1.imits is given in Schedule IX. (2) If the noise level in any space cannot be sufficiently reduced, the source of excessive noise shall be suitably insulated or isolated or a refuge from noise shall be provided. Ear protectors shall be provided for personnel required to enter any spaces if the noise leve.I is above 8S dEA measured in accordance with the standards of the Organization. MellIISO! 53. (1) Sufficient power for going astern shall be provided to secure proper .t:(lifIR (I,,"rt!.rn control of the vessel in aU normal circumstances. SlC!C/"VIK Gem' (2) The ability- of the machinery to reverse the direction of thrust of the propeller in sufficient time and so to bring the vessel to rest within a reasonable distance from maximum ahead service speed, shaH be demons­ trated and recorded. (3) The stopping times, vessel headings and distances recorded on triais. together with the results of trials to determine the ability of vessels having multiple propellers to navigate and manoeuvre with one or more propellers inoperative. shall be .available on hoard. (4) Where. the vessel is provided with supplementary means for manoeuvring or stopping, the effectiveness of such means shall be . demonstrated and recorded as referred to in (2) and (3) and appropnate information made available on board the vessel. 54. (I) Every vessel shall be provided with a main steering gear and, subject to the provisions of (4), with an auxiliary means'" of steering the vessel in the event of faiIttre of the main steering gear. (2) The main steering gear shall be of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at maximum ahead service speed. The main steering gear and rudder stock shall be so designed that they will not be damaged at maximum astern speed. (3) The auxiliary means of steering shall be of ade.quate strength and capable of steering the vessel at navIgable speed and of being brought speedily into action in an emergency. (4) Where power-operated main and connections are fitted in duplicate and each unit complies with the provisions of (3) no auxiliary steering unit need be fitted, provided that the duplicate units and connexions, operating together, comply with the requirements of (2). 480 (5) The main steering power unit shaU be arranged to restart either by manual or automatic means when power is restored after a power failure. (6) In the event of a power failure to anyone of the steering gear power units, an audible and a visual alam) shall be given on the navigating bridge. (7) The angular position of the rudder. if the main steering gear is power­ ~perated, shall be indicated on the navigating bridge. The nldder angle indica . LIon shall be rndependent of the steering gear control system. (8) VVhere a non-conventional ntdder is instal1ed, the Administration shaH give special consideration to the steering system so as to ensure that an acceptable degree of reliability and effectiveness is provided. (9) A means of communicat.ion shall be provided between the navigating bridge and the steering gear compartment. .. Cfl/t/IIPUlI{ 55. (1) This regu1.ation. only appI,ies where machinery spaces are manned n({iflll under normal operatmg conditlOns (2) Vessels shall be provided with at least two independent means ["or communicating orders between navigating bridge and the machinery space or control room from which the maIn propulsion engines are normally controlled, One of the means may be an engine-room telegraph. (3) The engine-room telegraph referred to in (2) may be dispensed with if the main propulsion engine JS directly controlled from the navigating bridge under normal operating conditions. (4) In lieu of meeting the requirments of (2), vessels less than 24m in length may be provideo with only one means for communication if it is demonstrated to the Administration that, due to the close proximity of the navigating bridge and the position of local control of the main propulsion machinery, two means of communication are not necessary. (5) Appropriate means of communication shall be provided to any position (other than the navigating bridge) from which the engines mfay be controlled. £f1gifl(:~/:'" 56. (1) An engineer's alarm shall be provided to be operated from the. Alar/1/ engine control room or at the manoeuvring platform as appropriate and shall be clearly audible in the engineers' accommodation. An engineer's alarm is not necessary if it is demonstrated that; due to particular manning patterns adopted in the engine room or the close proximity of the engine control room or the manoeuvring platform and the engineer's accommo~ dation, the engineers can be alerted to emergency situations by other means. R"</UJlt'JIII:III.,· 57. PART VI ELECTRICAL I:\"STALLATIONS Electrical installations on vessels and manned barges shall comply with the requirements of this Part l except as provided otherwise in regulation 60( I J). All electrical installations shall be such that: (a) all electrical auxiliary services necessary for maintaining the vessel in normal operational and habitable conditions wlll be ensured without recourse to the emergency source of electri­ cal power~ , , 48J (b) electrical services essential for safety will be ensured under variolls emergency conditions; on (c) the safety of passengers, crew and vessel from electrical hazards wi} be ensured. PrC!C"ltrr/irHl.1" 58. (I) Exposed metal parts of elecu·jcal machines or equipment which are not intended to be live but which are liable. under fault conditions to becOim live shalI be earthed unless the machines or equipment are: (a) supplied at a voltage not exceeding 55V direct current or 55V rool mean square between conductors. Auto-transformers shall not be lIsee for the purpose of achieving this voltage; (b) supplied at a voltage not exceeding 250V by safety isolating trans formers supplying only one consuming devIce; or (c) constructed in accordance with the principle of double insulation. (2) In confined or exceptionally damp spaces~ whereparticular risks due to conductivity may exist, additional precautions. shall be taken for the use of portable electrical equipment. (3) Al1.el~ctricaJ apparatus shall be so c~nstructed and so installed as nol to cause Injury when handled or LOllched 1D the normal manner. (4) Main and emergency switchboards shall be so arranged as to give easy access as may be needed to apparatus and equipment, without danger to personneL The. sides and the rear and, where necessary, the front of SWItchboards shall be suitably guarded. Exposed live parts connected to AC power or having voltages to earth exceeding 30V DC shall not be installed on the front of such switchboards. Non-conducting mats or gratings shaH be provided at the front and rear of the switchboard. (5) The huB return system of distribution shaH not be used for any purpose jn a tanker or a barge carrying liquid cargoes of flammable nature m Dulk. (6) The requirement of (5) does not preclude, under conditions approved by the Administration. the use of: (a) impressed current cathodic protective systems; (b) limited and locally earthed systems (e.g. e.ngine starting system)~ (c) limited and localJy earthed welding systems; where the Administration is satisfied that the egmpotential of the structure is assured in a satisfactory manner weldmg systems with hull return may be installed without the restriction. imposed by (5); or (d) insulation level monitoring devices, provided the circulation current does not exceed 30mA under the most unfavourable conditions. (7) Where the hull return system is used~ all final su b-ci rcu its, i.e. all circuits fitted after the last protective device, shall be two-wire and special precautions shall be taken to ~he satisfaction of the Administration. (8) Earthed distribution system shall not be llsed in a tanker or barge carrying liquid cargoes of flammable nature in bulk. The Administration may permit the use of the following earthed systems: (a) power-supplied control circuits and instrumentation ~ircuits where. techmcal or safety reasons preclude the use of a system WIth no connectIOn to earth. provided the cunent in the hull is limited to not more than 5A in both the normal and fault conditions; 482 (b) Iimite.d and locally earthed systems, provided that any pos5ibfe result­ ing current does not flow directly through any of the dangerous spaces; or (c) alternating current power network of IOOOV fOot mean squtlre (line to line) and over, provided that any possible resulting current. doe~ not flow directly through any of the dangerous spaces. (9) When a primary or secondary distribution system, whether~ for power, "heating or 1 ighting} with no connection to earth is lI.sed 1 a device capable. of continuoltsly monitoring the insulation level to earth and of giving an audible or visual indication of abnormally low insulation vulllcs sh-a-H be provided. (10). AJI meta] sheaths and armour of cables shaH be electrically contmuous and shall be earthed. (11) All eJectric cables and wiring extemallo equipment shaH be at least of a flame-retardant type and shaH be so installed as not to impair th.eir original flame-retarding- properties. Special types of cables such as radio frequency cables that are necessary for particular applications need not comply with the foregoing. ([2) Cables and wiring serving essential or emergency power, lighting. internal communications or signals shall, so far as practIcable, be routed clear of galJeys, laundries. machinery spaces and tlieir casings and other high fire risk areas. Cables connecting fire pumps to the emergency switch­ board shall be of a fire-resistant type where they pass through high fire risk areas. Where practicable all such cabes shall be nm in such a manner as to preclude their being rendered unserviceable by heating of the bulkheads that may be caused by a fire in an adjacent space. (13) Special precautions 1)hall be taken where cables installed in hazardous areas could introduce the risk of fire or explosion in the event of an electri­ cal fault in such areas. (14) Cables and wiring shall be installed and supported in slIch a manner as to avoid chafing or other damage. (I5) Terminations and joints in all conductors shall be so made. as to retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame-retarding and, where necessary, fire-resisting properties of the cables. (16) Each separate circuit shaH be I?rotected against short circuit and against overload, except the circuit for the steering gear and where the Administration may exceptionally otherwise permit. The rating or appro­ priate setting of the overload protective device for each circuit shaH be pennanentJy indicated at the location of the protective device. (17) Lighting fittings shall be so arranged as to prevent temperature rises which could damage the cables and wiring, and to prevent sUlTounding material from becoming excessively hot. (18) All I ighting and power circuits term inating in a bunker or cargo space shaH be prcvi"ded with a multiple-pole switch outside the space for discon­ necting such circuits. Muitl SlIur,'!! 483 (19) Accumulator batteries shall be suitably housed, and compartments used primarily for their accomrnoaalion shall be properly constructed ani efficiently ventilated. (20) Electrical or other equipment, which may constitute a source of igniti/:m. of fiamIl?able vapours, shaII. not ~e permiued in compartments contammg battenes, except as permItted 1I1 (22). (21) Accumulator batteries except for batteries llsed in self-contained battery operated lights shall not oe located in sleeping quarters unless the~ are hermetical1y sealed. (22) No electrical equipment shall be installed in any space where flamm able mixtures are liable to collect induding those OIl board tankers or barge: carrying liquid cargoes of flammable nature in bulk or in compartments assigned principally to accumulator batteries, in paint lockers, acetylene stores or similar spaces, un1ess it is demonstrated to the Administration that such equipment is: (a) essentIal for operational purposes~ (b) of a type which will not Igmte the mixture concenled; (c) appropriate to the space concerned; and (d) appropriately certifIed for safe usage in the dusts. vapours or gases likely to be encountered. (23) Lightning conductors shall be fitted to an masts or topmasts cons­ tructed of non-conducting materials. In vessels constructed of non-con­ ductive materials the lightning conductors shall be connected by suitable conductors to copper plate fixed to the vessel's hull well below the water­ lin~. 59. (1) A main source of electrical power of sufficient capacity to supply those services defined in regulation 57 shall be provided. This main source of electrical power shaH consist of a generator driven by an internal combustion engine, which may be the main propulsion machinery of the vessel. (2) A main electrical lighting system, which shall erovide illumination throughout those parts of the vessel normally accessIble to and used by passengers or crew, shaH be supplied from the main source of electrical power. (3) The arrangement of the main electric lighting system shall be such that a fire or other casualty in spaces containmg the main source of electri­ cal power, associated transforming equipment, if any, and the main switch board will not render the emergency electric lighting system required by regulation 60(5) inoperative. ... (4) The arrangement of the emergency electric lighting system shall be s·uch that a fire or other casua1ty in spaces containing the emergency source of electrical power, associated transforming equipment, if any, and the emerzency switchboard will not render inoperative the main electric lightmg system required by (2). F.mt!I:/tI!IICY 60. (1) A self-contained emergency source of electrical power, shall be SOIlf(,1! provided. (2) The emergency sources of electrical power, associated transforming equipment, if any, and the emergency switchboard shall be located above the uppermost continuous deck and ghall be readily accessible from the 484 open deck. They shalt not be located forward of the collision bulk­ head, except where permitted by the Administration in ex.ceptional circum­ stances. (3) The location of the emergency source. of electricaf power associated transforming equipment. if any.and the emergency switchboard in relation'" to main source of electricaf power, associa­ ted transforming equipment. if any. and the main switchboard shaH be such as to ensure, to the satisfaction of the Admrnistration, that a fire. or other casualty in the space containing (he main source of electrical power, associated transforming equl.pment, if any, and the main switchboard, or in any main machinery space will not inter fere with the supply, controi and distribution of emergency electri­ cal power. (4) Provided that suitable measures are taken for safeguarding independent emergency operation under a!l circumstances, the emergency generator may be llsed, except.1onally and for short periods, to supply non-emergency circuits. (5) If the main source of power is single generating set driven by the main propulsion machinery of the vessel, [he emergency source of power sha11 be capable of providing the electrical services necessary to start the. main propulsion plant from the dead ship condition in addition to, and at the same time as, the services required to be provided by (6). (6) The electrical power available shall be sufficient to supply all those services that are essential for safety in an emergency, due regard being paid to such services as may have to be operated simultaneously. The emergency SOUTce of electrical power shall be capable, having regard to startmg currents and the transitory nature of certain loads, of supplying simultaneously at least the foHowing services for the periods specified below, if they depend upon an electrical source for their operation: For a period of 3 hours emergency lighting at every assembly and embarkation station and over the sides in the way of such stations; ~ For a period of 12 hours (a) em~.rgency lighting in all service and accommodation alleys, staIrways and exits; (b) emergency lighting in spaces containing propulsion mac.hinery used for navigation, if any, and main source of electrical power and their control positions; (c) emergency lighting in all control stations, machinery control rooms and at each main and emergency switchboard; (d) emefgency lighting al all stowage positions for firemen's outfIts; (e) emergency lighting at the steering gear compartment., if any (f) emt:f8ency lighting at the emergency fire pump and its control pOSltl0n~ (g) the navigation lights and other lights required by COLREG; (h) nil communication equipment as required for t.ransmission of distress and safety messages, including lhe vessel's whistle and all internal comlnunication equipment as required in an emergency; , 485 (i) fire detection and fire al.arm systems~ and (j) operation of emergency fire pumps? if electrically operated. (7) In a vessel reguiarly engaged in voyages of short duration? th( Adm inistration, if satisfied that an adequate ~tandard of safety would be attained, may a.c.cept. a lesser period than the 12 hour period specified in (6) (a) to (i) inclusive but not less than 3 hours (8) The emergency source of electrical power may be either an accumulator battery capable of carrying the emergency electrical load without recharging or excessive voltage drop or a generator driven by a suitable pnme rnover with an independent fuel supply and starting to t.he satisfaction of the Adm inistration. (9) Where the emergency source of electrical power is an accumu­ lator battery: (a) it shaH be capable of automatically connecting to the emergency switchboard in the event of failure of the main source of electrical power. Where an automatic connection to the emergency switchboard is not practical, manual connection may -be acceptable to the satisfaction of the Administration; and (b) the Administration may permit alternative means of meeting the requirements of (6) (g). (10) 'Nhere the emergency source of power is a generator, it shal i be automatically started and connected to the emergency switch­ board within 45 seconds of the loss of the main source of electri­ cal power. It shall be driven by a prime mover with an independent fuel supply having a flash point of not less than 43°C. Automatic starting of the emergency generator will not be required where a transitIOnal source of power to the satisfaction of the Administration is provided. (11) For vessels less than 24m in length certificated to undertake voyages in Inshore areas of operation. the Adminstration may waive any of the requirements of this regulation, which it cdnsiders to be impracticable. PART YII p'IRE PROTECTIOI\, FIR.E .DETECTION AND FIRE EXTINCTIOl\; Appli(-a. 61. lion Cnless expressly provided otherwise, this Part shall apply to all vessels pr~pel1ed by mechanical means and to manned barges 24m and above In length. Fir!! 62. (I) Every vessel between 15m and 24m in length shali be provided with Pumps at least one independent power-operated fire pump~ capable of del ivering a jet of water as required by regulation 63(4). 486 (2) Every vessel 24m and above. in length shall be provided with at least two independent power-opera.ted fire pumps, capable of delivering a jet of water as require.d by regulation 63(4). One sllch pump sha11 be operated by means other thaIl the propulsion machin ery of the vessel. (3) The capacity of one of the main fire pumps required by (l) and (2) shall not be less than 40 per c.ent of their total capacity. (4) Sanitary, bilge, ballast or general service pumps may be accepted as fire pumps, provided that they are not normally used fOl pumping oil. (5) Every fire pump shall be arranged to draw water directly from the sea and discharge into a fixed fire main. However) in vessels with high sllction lifts, booster pumps and storage tank::; may be installed, provided such arrangement satisfies nIl the requirements of this regulation. (6) Centrifugal pumps or other pumps connected to the fir main through which ~ack flow could occur shal1 be fitted with non-return valves. (7) Where the fire pumps are capabJe of developing a pressllre exceeding the design pressure of the fire mains, water service pipes, hydrants and hoses, relief valves shall be fitted. These valves shaH be so placed and adjusted as to prevent excessive pressure in any art of the fire main system. (8) Location and arrangement of pumps required for the provision of water for other fire extinguishing systems required by this Part, their sources of power and their controls shall be installed outside the space or spaces protected by such system and shall be so arranged that a fire in the space or spaces protected will not put any such system out of action. (9) In respect of all vessels 24m and above in length, if a fife in anyone compartment can put out of action the fire pumps fitted in acc.ordance with (2)) an emergency fire pump shaH be fitted. ~ (IO) The emergency fire pump shall be an independently driven seIf~contained pU'mp either with its own prime mover and fuel supply fitted in an accessible position outside the compartment containing the main fire pumps or be driven by a self-contained generator of sufficient capacity. which may be the emergency generator referred to in regulaion 60, and positioned in a safe place olltside the engine room and above the freeboard deck. (11) The emergency fire pump, sea suction and other valves shaH he operable from outside the compartment containing the main fire pump and in a position not likely to be cut off be fire in that com~ partment. (12) The capacity of the emergency pump shaH not be less than 40 per cent of the totaJ capacity of the fire pumps required by (J) and (2). • 487 63. ( I) A fire main shall be provided where more than one. hydrant i required to provide a jet of water in accordance with {he provision of (3). (2) The diameter of t.he fire main and water se.rvice pipes shaH b sufficient for the effective distribution of the m.aximum required discharge from the fire pump, or where more than one pump i~ provided the discharge from at ieast tWQ pumps operated si.mul­ taneously. Such diameter need only be sufficient for a discharge of IOOm 3/h with a minimum pressure as indicated in (4). (3) In a vessel where one or more main fire pu mps is provided, th diameter of the fire main and of the water service pipes conncctin; the hydrants thereto shall be sufficient for the effective distributio! of the maximum required discharge specified in (2). (4) Where only one hydrant is required, the minim.um. pressure at the hydrant shall be 0.21 ::\/mm2 (2.1 kg/em:!) Where more than one hydrant is required, the main fire pump shall be capable, when dis charging the maximum am.ount through adjace.nt fire hydrants with nozzles of the sizes specified in reguration 64, of maintaining at af hydrants a minimum pressure of 0.21 N"/mm:! (2. I kg/crn2). In any case, the maximum pressure at any hydrant shall not exceed that a which the effective control of a fire hose can be demonstrated. (5) In every vessel, the number and position of hydrants shaH be such that at least one jet of water from a single length of hose c:an reach any part of the vessel normail v accessIble to the crew whIle the .vessel IS being navigated and any part of any cargo space wher empty. In the case of vessels propelled by mechanical means, in any ro-ro cargo or in any speciaJ category spaces at least two jets of water not emanating from the same hydrant shall reach any part of such. each from a sIngle length of hose. Furthermore, such hydranu shaH be positioned near the accesses to the protected spaces. (6) Pipes an hydrants shall be so placed that the fire hoses may be easily coupled to them. (7) l\·1ateriaI readily rendered ineffective by heat shaH not be used for fire mains and hydrants unless adequately protected. (8) In vessels where deck cargo may be carried, the position of the hydrants shall be such that they are always readily accessible and the pipes shall be arranged as tar as practicable to avoid risk of damage by such cargo. (9) A valve shall be fitted to serve each fire hose so that any fire hose may be removed while the fire pumps are operating. (10) On vessels of 24m and above in length, the fire mains shaH be provided with isolating valves located so as to permit continued operation in the event of physical damage to any part of the main. ( 11) Fire mains shall have no connections other than those req uired for fire fighting, except for the purposes of washing the deck and anchor chains or operating the chain locker bilge ejector. 488 64. ( I ) E very vessel UplO 24m in length :ihalt be provided w itf1 a minimum of one fire hose. ' (1j Every vessel 24m and above in length shaH be providee with a minimum of two fire hoses. '-' (3) Where hydrants are re.guircd in any machinery spaces, each hydrant. shall be provided with a fire bose. Where. practicabe, fire hoses shall be connected to the hydrants in such machinery spaces. (4) Xotwithstanding the requirements of (1), (2) and (3), the Adm inistration may mcrease the required number of fire hoses so as (0 ensure that hoses in sufficient number are aVe! ilable and accessible at a.Il times, having regard to the type 0 vessel and the nature of the trade in wh reh the vessel is engaged. (5) A single length of fire hose shall not exceed 20m. (6) Fire hoses shall be oil-resistant and of approved material. (7) Fire hoses of unlined canvas shall have an internal diameter of not. less than 64mm. Lined hoses of at least 45mm internal dia­ meter having a through put comparable to that of 64mm internal diameter unlined canvas at corresponding pressure may be used. Fire hoses of an internal diameter not less than 32mm may be accepted in accommodation spaces of all vessels. (8) Unless one fire hose and nozzle is provided for each hydrant, fire hose couplings and nozzles shaH be completely interc.hangeable. (9) Fire hoses provided in compliance with this regulation shall not be used for any purpose other than fire fighting or testing of the fire appliances. (10) Every fire hose shall be provided with an approved nozzle and the necessary couplings. .. (1 I) ~rozzles shall comply with the following requirements: (a) nozzle sizes shall be 12mm, 16mm, 19mm or as near thereto as possible. Larger diameter nozzles may be permitted at the discretion of the Administration; (b) (c) for accommodation and services spaces, a nozzle size greater than 12mm need not be used; for machinery spaces and exterior locations, the nozzle size shall be such as to obtain the maximum discharge possible from the required jets at the pressure specified in 7.3.4 from the requirecf jets at the pressure spec if ted in 7.3.4 from the smellIest pump, provided that a nozzle size greater than 19mm need not be used. (12) In tankers, all nozzles' provided for fire hoses shall be of an approved dual-purpose type (Le. spray/jet type) incorporating "a shutoff. 489 (13) 1.n all ships all nozzles provided for fire hoses in machinery spaces and fire hoses serv ing spaces where dangerous goods are carried or stored shall be of an approved dual-purpose type (i.e,spray/jet type) incorporating a shut off. (14) Where the administration so requires, vessels of 24m and above in length shall be provided with at leas one internat.ional shore. connection complymg with Schedule X. 65. (I). 1\I1 fire extinguishers shall be of approved types and deslgns. (2) The capacity of required portable fluid extinguishers shaH be not more than 13.5 Iitres and not less than 9Iitres. Other portable fire extinguishers shall have a fire extinguishing capacity at least equivalent to that of a 9 litre fluid fire extinguisher. (3) XO portable fire extinguishers required by this regulation shall exceed 23kg in weight In a fully charged condition. (4) Spare charges shaH be provided for every portable fire extinguisher required except that, for each portable fire extinguisher of a type that cannot readily be recharged while the vessd is at sea, an additional fire extinguisher of the same type, or its equivalent, shall be provided in lieu of ,1 spare charge. (5) Fire extinguishers containing an extinguishing meduim . which, in the opinion of the Administration, either by itself or under expected conditions of use gives off toxic gases in such quantities as to endanger persons shall not be permitted. (6) Fire extinguishers shaI1 be periodically examined and sub jected to tests as follows: (a) The conditfon of the charges of extinguishers other than carbon dioxide extinguishers, shall be checked annually. If on checking there is any indication of deterioration t the charges shall be renewed and, in any case, at least every four years. A record of the annual check is to be fixed to each fire extinguisher; (b) Carbon dioxide extinguishers and gas propellant cartridges of other extinguishers shall be examined annually for eXlemal corrosion and for loss of content. They shaH be rech~ed or renewed if the loss of gas by wieght ex­ ceeds 10 per cent of the origmal charge as stam~ on t~e bottles or cartridge~ or have excessive external corrosion; . (c) All portable fire extinguishers, other than carbon dioxide extinguish­ ers~ shaH be tested by hydraulic pressure once every four years and the date of such test legibly marked on the extinguisher; (d) Xew carbon dioxide extinguishers which do not require to be recharged shall be tested by hydraulic pressure twenty years after manufacture and thereafter every five years; POI'/(fhi" £\rillgui.\·!rc 490 (e) Carbon dioxide extinguishers which require recharging shat! be pre.sslire tested before bei ng recharged if four ye.ars het ve elapsed since the last hydraulic tes[ was carried Ollt. (7) One of the portable fire extinguishers intended for use in any space shaH be stowed near the entrance to Lhal space. (8) Ha,lon fire extinguishers shall not be used. (9) Each fire extinguisher shall, as far as it is practicable: be clearly marked on the front with a label of durable material con­ taining the following minimum information in English: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) n.arne of manufacturer, year of manufacture and serial number; type of fire for which the extinguisher is suitable; type and quantity of extinguishIng meduim; approval details; pIctorial and Jegible operating instructions; Illtervals for recharging; ten:peratur.e range over which the extinguisher win operate satlsfactonly; test pressure; date last tested; and date of last inspection. 66, ,(l) Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided as required under (2) to (l0) inclusive. The Administration may permit a lesser number of portable fire extinguishers to be provided where the size or arrangement of the vessel is such that a lesser number will result in an equivalent level of safety. (2) In every vessel there shaH be provided a sufficient number of approved portable fire extinguishers to ensure that at least one extinguisher will be readily available for use in any part of accom­ modation spaces and service spaces. The arrangement of the fire extinguishers shall b to the satisfaction of the Administration. (3) In vessels 45m and above in tength~ at least 3 portable fire extinguishers shal1 be provided in each separate structure contain­ ing accommodation spaces and service spaces. (4) In vessels less than 45m in length, at least 3 portable fire extinguishers shaII be provided in each separate structure conlain­ ing accommodation spaces and service spaces . . (5) In all vessels at least one portable fire extinguishers shaH be provided at the entrance to the galley space. (6) At least 2 portable fire extinguishers shall b provided in the main machinery space of a vessel~ onc of which shall be located at or near the entrance to the space. (7) Where oil-fired boilers are installed in a vessel to provide auxiliary steam, one portable fire extinguisher shall be provided for each oil-fired boiler. ... \i's.~C'{s .?4m cmrl £Ibm'!' 491 (8) Where oiJ-fired boilers are installed in a vessel to provide steam for the mai.n propufsion machinery. the cargo pumps or the factory services of the vessel, at least 2 portable fire extinguishers shaH be provided for each oiJ-fired boiler. (9) Each vessel shan carry a total number of extinguishers in t.he machinery spaces to provide. for all potential fire hazards arising in those spaces. (l0) In every vessel, where electrical installations fitted in accommodation, service, machinery and control stations consti­ tute a fire or explosion hazard, additional fire extinguishers suitable for extinguishing electrical fires shall b provided. 67, (I) Fixed halogenated hydrocarbon fire-extinguishing systems sha 11 not be lIsed in any vessels. (2) Subject to the provisions of (!), fixed fire-extinguishing systems required by th.is Part shall compJy with the relevant requirements of the Administration. 68. (1) Where the Administration so requires, except in the case of fishjng vessels, machinery spaces containing matn or auxiliary oil-fired boilers or fuel oil units shall be provided with a fixed fire-extinguishing syste.m approved by the Administration. In addition, if the engine and boiler rooms are not entirely separate, or if fuel oil can drain from the boiler room into the engine room, the combined boiler and engine rooms shall be considered as one com.partment and shall be provided with: (a) at least one portable extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires for each burner. However? the total capacity of such extinguishers shall not be less than 18 Iitres or equivalent and need not exceed 45 1 itres or equivaJent in each boiler room; (b) at least two portable extinguishers suitable for extinguishing oi1 fires in each space in which an oil fuel unit is situated; and (c) a receptacle containing not less than.15mJ of sand! saw­ dust impregnated with soda or other approved dry material to the satisfaction of the Administration in each fIring space. Alter~atively, a.n approved portable extinguisher may be substItuted. (2) Where the Administration so requires, machinerv spaces having a total power output of 75k\V and above shall "'be provided with: (a) one of the fixed fire-extinguishing systems referred to in regulation 67; and (b) a number of portable fire extinguishers suitable for extinguishing oil fires equivalent to 2+ (engine power output in k\V) 187.5, rounded to the nearest whole number, the total number of such fire extinguishers not exceeding six. (3) Where the Adminjstration so requires, machinery ~paces containing internal combustion type machinery having (l total power output of less than750k\V shall be provided with: 69. 492 (n) a number of portable fire extinguishers suitable for extinguishing Woil fires equivalent to 2 + (engine power Ollt put in kW) 187.5. rounded to the nearest whole l1umbc,r. the total number of such fire extinguishers not exceeding six; or (0) such other arrangements as the Administration consider adequate. (4) Where the Administration so requires. machinery spaces containing electrical instaHations shall be provided with one or more fire extinguishers suitable. for extinguishing el.ectrical fire as deemed necessary by the Administration having regard to the fire hazards of electrical origin. One or more of the fire extinguishers required by (l), (2) and (3) may serve, as the fire extinguishers required by this provision. (5) Where, in the opinion of the Administration a fire hazard exists in any machinery space for which no specific provision for fire-extinguishing appliances is prescribed in (1) to (4) inclusive. there shall be provided in, or adjacent to, that space a number of approved portable fire extinguishers or other means of fire extinction to the satisfaction of the Administration. ( I ) Every vessel 35m and above in length propelled by mechanical Fi means shaH be provided with a fireman's outfit. Every tanker 45m and above o( in length shall be provided with two fireman 18 outfits. (2) . (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (0 A fireman's outfit shaH consists of personnel equipment comprising: protective clothing of material to protect the SKin from the heat radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding by steam. The outel: surface shall be water-resistant; boots and gloves of rubber or other electrically non-conducting material; a rigid helmet providing effective protection against impact; an electric safety lamp (hand lantern) of an approved Lype with a minimum bunling period of three hours; a hand axe to the satisfaction of the Administration; and a breathing apparatus of an approved type. (3) The breathing apparatus required by (2)(f) shall be a smoke helrne! or smoke mask. provided with a suitable air pump and a length of air hose sufficient to reach from the open deck, we]1 dear of hatches or doorways, to any part of the holds or machinery spaces. If in order to comply witl:! th is provision an air hose ex.ceeding 36m in length would be necessary, a self-contained breathing apparatus shalf be substituted or provided in addi~ tion as determined by the Administration. (4) As an alternative to (3) the breathing apparatus required by (2)(f) may be a self-contained compressed -air-operated breathing apparatus the volume of air contained in the cylinders of which shall be at least 1200 litres. or other self~contained breathing apparatus which shall be capable of functioning for at least 30 minutes. The equivalent of 2 spare charges, suitable for use with the apparatus provided, shall be ava.ilable on board. (:5) For each breathing apparatus a fireproof lifetime of sufficient length and strength shall be provided, capable of being attached by meaRS of a snaphook to the harness of the apparatus or to a separate belt in order to prevent the breathing apparatus becoming detached when the lifetime is operated. .,;' 493 (6) The Administration may require the carria2e of additional set!) of personal equipment and. breathing apparatLls, having due regard to the size and t.ype of the vessel. (7) The fireman's outfits or sets of personal equipme.nl shaJI be so stored as to be easily accessible and ready for use and. where (4) .\\fhe.r.e..L~e {-\.dm,inistra,ti~n so requires, m~c h inee)' ~paces ~q.o.ttri1flng el~,ttn~al H1sta~faifions shall .be p!q~fcied with; one ~H more fu-e ex i'fngl.ll shers' sUIt~ble fpI: extll:gll.1Shlr.y,~ electrical ~,J.re a~ deemedA'fleceSSa~} ',by the/l~dm I11lstratton ha vJng regard t9·t~c fIre hazar-as of el.~ctncal O!flgm. One or 'more oif the fIre Yo extinguis'hers r,~quired by,thls provision f (5) < 'Where, in the opiq:ion of th~;'AdministrlLtion a firf- hazatd ex iSiS in.,any machinery space for which no ~pecific ,RtovisioAl for fir~-e;U1l1guishing ~ppl}~nces.. is prescribed j~1 (l) t?i" (4) incI lfsi ve, the'Fe'ShaII be provlde~t lJ)"or. a.dJa~ent to, tl1at sp,ace a numb~r of approved portable flf€<eXtlnguLshers or otlJer means of fIre extinction to the satisfaction of the Administration. 69. (! ) Every vessel.1.5.m ~1}d a1?ove in lengt.!J propelled by mechanical ~~;;;:(m~' means shall.Pe~~vlded wlth':(t fireman's outfIt. Every tanker 45m and above in length·~nall be provided ijth two fireman's outfits. / . (2) A fireman's outfit shed,! consists of personnel equ~pment comprising: (a) protective clothing <;if mate. ria1 to protect the sk.;~n from the heat radiating from the five and from burns and scaldit1g by steam, The ~,,c outer surf.ace shall he water-resistant; . (b) boots and gloves or ru~ber or other electricaHy flCrIl-conducting materia1; (c) a rigid helmet prov,iding effective protection aga~nst impact; (d) an electric safety lamp (hand lantern) of an apprJved type with a minimum bUfl1'ir)g period of three hours; (e) a hand axe to the satisfaction of the Administr:ation; and (f) a breathinyapparatus of an approved type (3) The breayn~flg apparatus required by (2)(ftshall be a smoke helmet or smoke maskr, provided with a suitable air punlp and a length of air hose sufficient to ~ea,~h from the open deck l well cl...,."ar of hatches or doorways, to any part <)'f the holds or machinery spaces. If in order to comply with this provi$-ro~~ an air hose exceeding 36m in length would be necessary, a sclf-contatned breathing apparatus shall bt! substituted or provided in addi­ tion as det~\;i'mined by the AdministratiolI. (4) A5 an alternative to (3), the breathing apparatus required by (2)(0 may .. bf;/h self-contained compressed -air.-operated breathing apparatus the VOltlnle of air contained in tffie cylinders of which ~hall be at ie,isl 12D\Vlitre. $, or o~her: self-COI~1klfJed brca.~hing appan.l .. lU.) ,which s.hall be capable of functlOnmg for a east 30 mInutes, The eqlllvalent of 2 spare charges, suitable for use wiJr the apparatus provicjed, shall be available on board I (5) For each breathh1g apparatus a fireproof lifetime of sufficient. length and strength sha:H be providc~{. t:apable. of being attached by means of a snaphook to the ha!~~} of.~he apparatus or to a separate beJ{ in order to prevent the breathing apparatlls becoming detached when the lifetime is operated. / 494 - ,""", ,.' " I (6) ..-·the Admi~istration may requjrf,Ahe ~c~)riage of addiriop.4ff seyt of personal equipment and b;:,t}a1hing ap~aratus. baving ·due, rygard to the s~ze and type of}lre ve.ssel. /1(7) The fireman 's ollt,,(i.r~;· sets of persQ'nal equipI1).e'iH shaH jbe / so slored as' to be easH,), accessible and ready [or use"and. wheife L more than 'One firem'an '5 outfits or more than one.~get of personnel equipmel,)( is carried, they shall be stor~d in widely separated ·positions. Th~,tocation of fireman '5 Ol}lfits or "Sets of personal eq~ipment $118.11 be clearly marked outsidep,ftfie compartment in whIch. th.~1 are stored.-~ ,.,.,r '/ V 70. Every vessel sha.lI be provided with at least one firema.n's axe F. placed in a case having breakable glass in an easi Iy accessible location the machinery, accommodation and s.ervice spaces. 71. ([) In vessels 35m and above in length having main machinery F spaces there shaH be provided a permanently exhibited fire control plan or equivalent to the satisfaction of the Administration, which shall show for each de.ck of the vessel: (a) position of the control station(s); (b) locations of ail fire resistant and fire retardant bulkheads; (c) particulars and locations of fire detection and fire extinction systems; (d) location of the fireman 1 s outfit(s) (e) location of fire extinguishing appliances; . (f) means of access to various compartments and decks in the vessel; (g) particulars of ventilation systems, including the positions of dampers and master ventilation controls; (h) location and means of control of fuel pumps within and out side machinery spaces. (2) In all such vessels, the fire control plan shall be kept up-to-date. Description in suc~ plans ~hall be in a language or languages approved by the Flag State and In the English language. (3) In addition to the fire control rlan. instructions concerning the maintenance and operation of al the equipment and instal·· lations on board for the fighting and contamment of fire shall-be kept under one cover, readily available in an accessible position. Such instructions shall be published in the working language of the vessel. 72. (1) Except where expressly provided, in vessels less than 24m Ve .• in length the provisions specified in this Part may be relaxed to lit" the extent as specified below except that no relaxation shall be granted to vessels carrying dangerous goods as defined in SOLAS Chapter VII, reproduced in Schedule XI. (2) In lieu of the provisions specified in regula.tion 62( I) and 62(2), in vessels propelled by mechanical means, fire pumps may be driven by the main propulsion machinery, provided that the pro­ peifer can be readily disconnected or that a controllable pilch pro· peller is fitted; 495 (3) In lieu of the provisions spec ified in 64( 6)~ fire hoses of an internal diameter of not less than 32mm may be accepted; (4) VVhere fire protection requirements are relaxed in accordance with (2) or (3), vessels shall be provided with at least three fire buckets having a capacity of at least. 9 I itres made of a material which is not readily flammable. They shall be pai.nt.ed red, clearly marked with word "FIRE" and provided with lanyards of sufficient Jength, baving regard to the size of the vessel. Fire buckets shall not be llsed for any purpose other than extinguishing fire. (5) Where the provision of fixed fire extinguishin.g systems is considered to be impracticable the Administration may accept alternate arrangements. 73. ( I ) In vessels 24m and above in length, where the Administration so DC-Ie-, I require$~ a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system shall be fitted in ali 5y.\·((m, main machinery spaces, accommdation spaces and cargo holds. (2) The fixed fire detection and fire alarm system shaH be of a type approved by the Administration. 74. Where in this Part a type of appliance, apparatus, extinguishing medium or Sul1#/;, arrangement is specified, any other type of appliance may be allowed pro­ vided the /\.dministration is satisfied that it is not less efficient. 75 76. .PARTVIII FIRE SAFETY 1VIEASURES (1)" This Part applies to vessels propelled by mechanical means and to manned barges having main machinery spaces. (2) Vessels and manned barges having machinery spaces other them main machinery spaces shall comply with the provisions of this Part to the satisfaction of the Administration. (3) The Administration may require fire safety measures to be applied to unmanned barges having a macfiinery space. (1) The huH, superstructures, structural bulkheads, decks and deck houses of vessels propelled by mechanical means shall be constructed of steel, wood or other equivalent material. (2) The bulkheads and decks separating the main machinery spaces from control stations, corridors, accommodations spaces, stair\vays, service spaces and cargo spaces shall be so constructed as to be capable of preventing the spread of fIre to the unexposed side. Structural fire protec­ tion shall be fitted to the satisfaction of the Administration. (3) Insulation materials in accommodation spaces? services spaces~ con­ trol stations and machinery sp'8ces, except domestic refrigeration compart­ ments, shaH be non-combustlble. Vapour barriers and adhesive used in conjunction with insulation. as well as insulation of pipe fittings for cold service systems, need not be non-combustible matenals~ but they shall be kept to the minimum quantity practicable and their exposed surfaces shall have qualities of resistance to the propagation of flame to the satisfaction of the Administration. AppliC-C4 Sll'UCtllr Pr(Jr(!C'{i. 496 (4) All exposed surfaces in corridors and stairway enclosures and surfaces, induding grounds and supporting structure for such surfaces~ in concealed or inaccessible places in accommodation space, service spaces and control st~t.iO/lS ~hal1 have low ~ame-spread ch.aracteristics. Exposed surfaces of cellmgs In accommodailOn spaces, serVIce space~ and control stations shall have low flame-spread characteristic. (5) Paint.s~ varnishes and other finishes used on eXQosed interior surfaces shaH be. de.monstrated not to offer an undue. fire hazard and not to produce excessive quantities of smoke. (6) Primary deck coverings~ jf applied within accommodation spaces, service spaces and contro{ stations~ sha'tl be of approved materials, which w ill not readily ign ite or give rise to tax Ie or explosive hazards at elevated temperatures. In existing vesse.ls: the Administration may, in lieu of applying the requirements fully. apply sllch requirements on1y to deck coverings within accommo­ dation spaces on decks forming the crown of machinery spa.ces and cargo spaces. 77. ( 1 ) Stairways and ladders shaH be so an-anged as to provide ready /14,'''' means of escape from all accommodation spaces and from spaces, other 78. than machinery spaces. in which the crew is normally employed to the open deck and from there to the survival craft; (2) Two means of escape, as widely separated as possible; shaH be pro vided from main machinery spaces. Vertica1 escapes shall be hy means of steel ladders or other means acceptable to the Administration. Where the size of such machinery space makes it impracticable, one of these means of escape may be dispensed with provide that the exit is to the satisfaction of the Administration; (3) Escape routes from machinery spaces other than main machinery spaces shaH be provided to the satisfactlOn of the Administration having regard to the nature and location of the spaces and whether persons are normally employed in such spaces; (4) COITidors and l?arts of conidors from which there is only one escape route are prohibited. ~otwithstanding this prohibition, an Administration may permit such a dead-end corridor if it determines that it is necessary for the proper functioning of the ship; (5) The width and continuity of the means of escape shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. Where the Administration considers it necessary, the following provisions V(!lUil shalt apply to main machinery spaces and to other m achinery"'s paces. C(/I/rr. (1) t.1eans of control shall be provided for the opening and closing of skylights, closing of openings m funnels which normally allow exhaust ventilation, and closing of ventilator dampe(s. (2) Means of control shaH be provided for permitting the release of smoke. (3) Means of cO!ltrol shall be provided f~)f st~pping forced ~n~ induced draught fans, fuel oIl transfer pumps, fuel 011 Unit pumps and slmrlar fuel pumps. 497 (4) ControI$ required in (J). (2) and (3) shall be loealed outside the space concerned so that they wil I not be cut off by fire in the space they serve. (5) The number of skylights, doors, venti.lators for natura! ventilalion, opening!) in funnel to permit exhaust ventilation and other openings to machinery spaces shall be in accordance with requirements of reguJatjon 5] . r6) . Sky'lights shall not contain. glass panels. However, skylights con~ain­ mg wIre-remforced glass or toughened safety glass panels may be permltted provided that they are fitted with extern.al shutters of steel or other equiva­ lent material permanently attached. Suitable arrangements shaH be. mide to perm it the release of smoke in the event of fire from the spaces to be protected. (7) Windows shall not be fitted in machinery space boundaries. This does not preclude the use of glass for windows in control rooms within the machinery space. (8) Doors fitted in machinery space boundaries sha.II as far as practicable have equivalent fire resistance to the divisions forming such boundaries. If such doors are not weather-tight or watertight, they shall be self-closing. (9) Ventilation systems of each of the following groups of spaces shall be completely separated from each other: . (a) machinery spaces; (b) galleys; (c) cargo spaces! and (d) accommodatlOn spaces and control stations. (10) The arrangement of each of the ventilation systems in (9) shaH be such that fire in one space se.rved by the system shall not readily spread to other spaces served by the system. (11) Power ventilation of accommodation spaces, services spaces, cargo spaces t control stations and machinery spaces shall be capable of being stopped from an easily accessible position located outside the space being served. This position shall not be located so that it could be cut off in the event of a fire in the space served. The means provided for stopping the power ventilation of machinery spaces shaI1 be entirely separated from the means provided for stopping ventilation of other spaces. (12) The main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems shaH be capable of being closed from olltside the spaces being venti1ated. 79.' ( 1) Subject to the provisions of regulations 86 and 87, all tanks, coffer- \'<~lIfillllirm dams and other enclosed spaces where dangerOlls va pours are liable to be 1f.1Ilk.\ A/tel. trapped shaH be provided with effective means for ventUation and access, Dam.I' having regard to the intended services of the vessel. (2) In tankers and barges can-ying flammable Jiquid cargo in bulk (other than crude oil or petroleum products of Jow flashpoint) there shaH be provided for ventIlation of cargo tanks a venting system consisting of one or more pressure/vacuum valves at the outlets to the atmosphere or air pipes. the open ends of which are fitted with removable wire gauze diaphragms of non-corrosive material. Such venting systems shaH be demonstrated to be effective in relation to the range of cargoes to be calTied by the vessel. 498 80. (I) Where bulkheads, decks, ceilings or linings are Fenetraled for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, etc. or for the fitting of ventilation ferminals, lighting fixtures and similar devices, or for girders, beams or other structural members, arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire integrity is nor impaired. (2) The Administration m,IY permit pipes carrying oil and combustibf.c liquid to pass through accommodation and service "space.s provided (hat they are ilot concealed and are. of an appropriate material baving regard to the fire risk. (3) Material readily rendered ineffective by heat shall not be used for overboard scuppers including sanitary discharges and other outlets which are dose to (he water-line and where the failure of the material in the event of fire would give rise to danger of flooding. (4) Electric radiators, jf used 7 shall be fixed in position and so constructed as to reduce fire risks to a minimum. No such radiators sha11 be fitted so that clothing, curtains. or other similar materials can be scorched or set on fire by heat from any part of the radiator. (5) Paint lockers and similar compartments lIsed. for the storage of flammable liquids shall be separated from adjacent compartments by non­ combustible divisions. In the case of divisions constructed of matenals other than steel, the insulated surface of the division shall be inside the high-risk compartment. (6) In spaces where penetration of oil products is possible, the surface of au' insulation shall be imperviolls to oil or oil vapour. (7) All main and auxiliary machinery exhaust pipes shall be kept clear of, or insulated in way of, combustible material. (8) Survival craft shall be protected from fire hazards. Where a Survival craft is stowed directly above an area of fire hazard, either the deck shall be constructed to comply with A-lS or B-15 strlletv­ ral fire protection standards or the deck in way of the survival craft shall be insulated to an equivalent standard. (9) Where the Adm in istration considers it necessary. fire pro tection arrangements in cooking spaces shall be in accordance with following: (a) in the case of a small cooking area that is common with the accommodation, the structural fire protection fitted shall be dependent on the fire hazard presented by the cooking appliances in the area. (b) cooking appliances such as deep-fat fryers or other appli ances presentmg a high fire hazard are not permitted unless the compartment in which they are situated is fitted with a fixed firc extinguishing system; (c) suitable fire retardant barriers shall be built around the cooking and heating appliances where they are adjacent to com· bustible materials and structllrE.'S~ Ol/. (d) (e) (f) 499 cooking range exhaust hoods and ducts shall be fitted with a trap; combustible materials n01 needed. in the cooking area shall not be stored in the. area; and open gas flame appliances, other than cooking stoves, domestic: refrigerations or water heaters are not permiued. Spaces containing any such stoves or water heaters shall. have ade quate ventilation to remove fumes and possible gas leakage to a safe space. All pipes c.onveying gas. from a container to an appliance shall. be of steel or other appropriat.e material. Automatic safety gas shut-off devices shall be fItted to operate on loss of pressure in the gas main pipe or flame failure on any appliance. 81. (1) (a) except as otherwise pennitted by (I) and regulation 88, no oil fuel with a flash PJint of less than 600 C shaH be used; Oil Fud (b) m emergency generators oil fuel with a flashpoint of not less. than 43°C may be used, (c) subject to such additional precautions as it may consider necessary, and on condition that the ambient temperature. of the spa~e in which such oil fuel is stored or used shall not be allowed to nse to withm IffC below the flash Roint of the oilfuel: the Administration may permit the general use of oil fuel having a flashpoint of less than fAte but not less than 43OC; (d) in cargo vessels the use of fuel having a lower flashpoint than otherwise specified in (I). for example cnlde oil, may he pennitted provided that such fuel is not stored in any machinery space and subject to the approval by theArlministration of the complete instal1ation; and (~) the flashpoint of oils shall be detelmined by an approved closed cup method. (2) In vessels of 35m and above in length and any other vessel designated by the Administration~ in which oil fuel is us~ the arrangement for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shaII be slIch as to ensure the safety of the vessel and persons on board and shall at least comply with the following provisions: (a) as £11" as practicable, parts of the oil fuel systems containing heated oil under pressme exceeding 0.18 !\/mm1 shall be placed in an open position such that defectc; and leakage can readily be obserced. The machlllery spaces in way of such part!;) of the oil fuel system shall be adequately illuminated; (b) as far as practicable, oil fuel tanks shall be part of the vessel's structure and shall be located outc:;ide main machinery spaces. \Vbere oil fllel tanks, other than double bottom tanks l are necessarily located adjacent to or within main machinery spaces, at least one of their vertical sides shall be contiguous to the machinery space boundaries, and shall preferably have a common boundary with the double bottom tan.1<s where fitted. In addition, the aIe:1 of the tank boundruy common with the machinery spaces shallbe the minimum practicable. Where such umks are situated within the boundaries of main machinery spaces they shaH not contain oil. fuel having a fiashpoint of less than 6ffC. The use of free standing oil fuel tanks is not permitted, unless they are placed in an oil-tight spill tray of ample size having a suitable drain pipe leading to a safe place; (c) Cd) (e) 500 every oil fuel pipe which, if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a srorage, settling or daily service tank situated above the double bott.om shall be fitted with a quick-acting cock or valve directly on the fank capable of being closed from a safe position outside. the space concemed in the event of a fire occurrin.g in [he space in which such tanks are situated. Tanks of not more than 250 Jilres capacity need not comply with this provision; safe and effictenl means of ascertain ing the amount of oil fuel contained in any oil fuel tank. shaU be provided. Sound ing pipes shall not terminate in any space where risk might ans~ from ignition of a spiUage fro~n the soundins pipe. In partIcular, they shall not termmate In accommodatIon spaces. Other means of ascertaining the amount of oil fue.l contained in any fuel tank may be permitted, provided that the failure of such means or overfilling of the tanks wil] not permit release of fuel. The AdministratI.on may permit the llse of oil level gauges with flat glasses and sel-~losil}g valves between the gauges and fuel tanks. C y II n d rt cal gauge glasses may also be permitted in free-standing oit fuel tanks provided that they are. suitable protected and fitted with self-closing valves to the satisfaction of the Administration; and provision shall be made t.o prevent over-pressure in any oil tank or in any part of the oll fuel system, induding the fill ing pipes. Relief valves and air or overflow pipes shall dis­ charge to a safe position. The open ends of air 2ipes shaH be fitted with removable wire gauze diaphragms of non-corro­ sive materiaL (3) The arrangements for storage, distribution and utilization of oil used in Rressure lubrication systems shaH be such as to ensure the safety of the vessel and persons on board. The alTangements in main machinery spaces, and whenever practicabJe in other machinery spaces, shall at )east comply with the provisions of (2)(a), (c), (d) and (e) as they apply to oil fuel arrangements, except that this does not preclude the use of sight-flow gJasses in lubri­ cating systems provided that they have been demonstrated to have a suitable degree of fire resistance. (4) The arrangements for storage, distribution and utilization of other flammable oils employed under pressure in power transmission systems. control and activation systems and heating systems shall be such as to ensure the safety of the vessel and persons on board. In locations where means of ignition are present, such arrangements shall at least comply with the provisions of . (2)(d) and (2)(e) in respect of strength and construction·. 82. No oil fuel tank or lubricating oil tank or any other flammable oil S,li tank shaH be situated where spillage or leaKage there from can con- Le£, stitute a hazard by falling on heated surfaces. Precautions shall be taken to prevent any oil that may escape under pressure or oil leak age from any pump~ filter, piping system or heat exchanger from coming into contact with heated'"surraces or enter into machinery air intakes. Where necessary~ a suitable spill tray or gutter screen or other suitable arrangement shall be provided to allow oil to drain to a safe place in the event of spillage or leakage of oil from such an .oil tank, machinery, equipment or system. The number of joints in piping systems shall be kept to the minimum practicable. 501 83. Pipes, fittings and valves handling fuel oil l lubrication oil and other I?ip~\-t~ Fi(l. flammable oIls shaii be of ste.el or other approved material, except thaL restricted use of flexible pipes shall be permissible in positions where the administration is satisfied that they are necessary. Such flexible pipes and end attachment~ shaH be of approved fire-resisting materials of adequate strength and shalf be constructed to the satisfaction of the Adm inistration. 84. (1) Oil fuel, lubrication oil and other liquid substances that are flammable or may be harmfLrl t.o the. marine environment shall not be car~ rrtrcp~(/h ried in forepeak tanks. (2) Oil [uel, lubrication oil and other liquid substances that are flammable or may be harmful 10 the marine environment shall not be carried in other tanks or spaces unless they have been specially approved by the AdministratIOn for such purposes. 85. \Vhere more than one cylinder of oxygen and more tlJan one cylinder of acetylene (j(/J Cytindt:r., are carried simultaneously, such cylinders shall be. arranged' in accordance with the following: (I) Permanent piping systems for oxyacetylene and acetylene may be accepted provided thal they are designed having due regard to standards and codes of practise acceptable to the Administration. (2) \Xfhere two or more cylinders of each gas are intended to be carried in enclosed spacest separate dedicated storage rooms shall iJe provided for ~ach gas. (3) Storage rooms shaH be constructed of steel. and be wen ventilated and accessible from the open deck. (4) Provision shall be made for the expenditious removal of cyl inders from the storage rooms in the event of fire. (5) <41\0 SMOKING" signs shall be displayed at the gas cylinder storage rooms. (6) \Vhere cylinders are stowed in open locations, means shall be pro vided to: (a) protect cyllnders and associated valves, pressure regulators and piping from physical damage; (b) mmimize exposure to hydrocarbons; (c) ensure suitab1e drainage; and; (d) protect the cylinders against excessive variations in temperature and the direct rays of the sun. (7) In alJ cases, cylinders and associated piping shaJI be located at a safe distance from the vessel's sides to avoid leaKage of gases due to damage to the cylinders in the case of an accident to the vessel's side. (8) Cylinders of compressed, liquefied or dissolved gas shall: (a) be clearly marked by means of identifying colours; (b) have a clearly legible identification of the name and chemical formula of their contents; and (c) be properly secured. (9) Fire-extinguishing arrangements for the protection of areas or spaces where sllch cylinders are stored shaH be to the satisfaction of the Administration. 502 86. (I) Stowage of explosIve.s. assoc.iated with vessel's use shall be in accordance with the requirements for explosives storage sQecificd in Chapter 7 of the Code of Safety For Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code) adopted by the Organization by Resolut.ion J\.534(XIIl), .as amended from time to time.'" (2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph 2. of re.gulation I 1 of the SPS Code, liquids, which gJve off dangerous vapours and fl"ammable gases and cylinders cont.ainin.g flamm.able or other dangerous gases, shall be stored in a well ventila.ted space or on deck and protected against sources of dangerous heaL All pipes and fittings associated wIth gas cylin.ders shall be adequately protected against damage. Where storage rooms are necessary, separate storage .rooms meeting the requirements of the L\1DG Code shall be provIded. (3) Substa.nces that are liable to spontaneous heating or combustion shall not be calTied un less adequate precaution has been taken to prevent the outbreak of fire. (4) Radioactive substances shall not be can-ied unless adequate precau­ tions have been taken to the satisfaction of the Administration 87. ( 1 .> Where vessels are engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods, a c: fixed gas fire-extinguishing system in accordance with die requirements of the Administration shaH be provided in the cargo spaces to give approrriate . protection to the cargoes carried and a portable fire extinguisher shal be located near to the entrance to the hold. (2) In addition to complying with the applicable requirements of (1 ), vessels intended for the carriage of dangerous goods shaH comply with the special requirements specified in regulation 54 of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS 74~ except when carrying dangerous goods in limited quantities. (3) The Administration may modify the requirements of (1) and (2) according to the nature of the service of the vessel and the risks associated with its operation, taking into account the safety of persons on board, the safety of property at sea and protection of the marine environment from pollution. (4) The Administration shall provide the vessel with an appropriate document as evidence of compliance with the applicable provIsions of this regulation relating to construction and equipment. 88. Notwithstanding the requirements of regulation 81 t petrol driven outboard 0 motors may be fitted to vessels. The arrangements for the motors and fuel systems shall be as foHows: (1) The engine or engines shaH be securely fastened to the hull. (2) If the engine or engines are not permanently secured to the huH, a safety chain or Cable shaltbe fiffed. (3) engine wells shall be effectively drained and shaH permit the engine to be tileed up. (4) Petrol for use in outboard motors shall be stored in portable containers of substantial construction that can be readily jettisoned. 503 (5j As an alternative to (4) petrol may be stored in a fixed inboard tank. provided tbat: (a) the vessel has a rigid hull~ (b) the tank is constnlcted of steel or stainless steel with rounded (c) (d) (e) (f) comers and edges; the tank is located in. a ~afe place. on board the vessel; the tanks is specialty protected against fire and explosion; the opening of the vent pipe from [he tank is protected by a. flash proof fitting; and a hydrocarbon gas detector is fitted under or adjacent to the tank in a, position where there is a likelihood of accumu lation on hydrocarbon vapour. 89. (I) The requirements of Regulations 56 to 63 of Chapter U-2 of SOLAS 74 shall apply to all tankers and barges carrying crude oil and petroleum products. hav,ing a flashpoint not ex.ceedmg 60°C (c losed cup test), as determmed by an approved flash pomt apparatus and a Reid vapour pressure which is below atmospheric pressure and other liqUId products having a similar fire hazard. (2) In lieu of complying with the requirements of 8 J,4:'t,j) existing tankers may comply with the requirements ofthe national regulations previously in force taking into account the safety of pet-SOns on board, the safety of property at sea and protection of the marine environment from pollution. 90. t I) . The requirements of Chapter VII of SOLAS 74 shall afp1y to the carriage of dangerous goods classified in regulation 2 0 that Chapter, which are carried in vessels and barges in packaged from or In solid form in bulk as appropriate. (2) The Administration may apply the requirements of (1 '> according to the service characterIstics of the vessel and the risks associated with its operations, taking into account the safety of persons on board? the safety of property at sea and protection of the marine environment from pollution. (3) Schedule XI reproduces the provisions of Part A of Chapter VII of SOLAS 74. PART IX LIFE SAV1NG APPLIANCES 91. (i) unless expressly prov ided otherwise, this Part applies to new cargo vessels, new cargo-passenger vessels, new passenger ve·ssels and new manned barges. (2) Life-saving aIJPIiances on existing vessels shall be in tempi iance with recognized standards. Survival craft and their launching appli­ anaces shall provide capacity for 100 per cent of the vessel's com­ plement. V-/here the life-saving appliances and their launching appliances. where applicable, are not accessible from both sides of the vessel, additionall1fe-saving appliances shall be fitted as required by the Administration. lim!.:CT.I Applin/lioJl 504 (3) Existing vessels shall, no later than two year after the entry into force of these Regulations t comply with the requirements of this Pan and Part X relating to the foIJowing l.ifesaving equipment: (a) I ife jackets; <; • • (b) lifebuoys; (c) radar transponders; (d) life rafts and hydrostatic release units~ (e) locating equipment specified under the GM.DSS. (4) In respect of equ rpmen t other tha.n that specified in (3) the Adm inis tratiOIl may, flaving regard to the safety of persons on board, require that existing vessels comply with the requirements of the Regulations. 92. (1) Life-saving requirements specified in this Part for ships certificated Gt'II( to undertake voyages in Unlimited areas of operation shall comply with the technical sRecifications of the International Life-Saving Appliance Code defined in Chapter II of SOLAS 74, hereinafter called the '[.SA Code. . Where detailed requirements are not specified the life-saving appliances shall be to the satisfaction of the Admmistration. (2) The administration may approve lifeboats, life rafts, open reversible 1 ife rafts. buoyant apparatus and lIfebuoys complying with the requirements of Schedules XII, XIII. XIV and XV as appropnate! in place of survival craft and other life-saving appliances complying with tlie requirements of the LSA Code, depending on the size and service characteristics of the ves­ sel and the sea areas within which the vessel is celtificated to undertake v.oy'ages~ the proximity of its proposed routes to rescue fad Hties and pre­ vading weather conditions, provided that the safety of survivors will not be adversely affected by the substitution. 93. (I) Life-saving appliances and arrangements required by this Part shall Appn. be approved by the Administration or by other Administrations or classifi­ cation societies as decided by the Administration. In approving life-saving appliances and arrangements the Administration shaH ensure that such life­ saving appliances and arrangements have regard to the recommendations of the Organization or to the provisions of any other national or interna tional standards considered appropriate by the Administration. . (2) Where novel life-saving appliances or arrangements are to be approved, the Administration shall ensure that they provide the same safety standards as specified in this Part and that such appliances and arrangements are evaluated and tested in accordance with the recommen­ dations of the Organization. 94. In addition to the radio communications equipment required by Parrt X, the CrmllJ( Administration may require that the following equipment be carried. (1 ) At least 4 rocket parachute flares and 4 hand-held distress flares located on the bridge of the vessel. Taking into consideration the nature and conditions of the voyage, the AdministratIon may accept hand-held distress flares in lieu of rocket parachute flares. Parachute. flares shall comply with the requirements of the LSA Code. Hand-held distress flares shall comply with Schedule XVI. (2) At least 4 hand-held smoke signals complying with Schedule XVI. 505 (3) An effective emergency means of communication for tvvo-way communications between control stations, assembly and embarkation stations and strategic positions on board.. 95. (l) Every vessel and manned barge 24m and above ill length shall carry Pi"-,! at least four lifebuoys complying with the reouirements of (2), and every IIp(, vcs~eI and manned barge les~ than 24m in length shan carry at leaM two such I jfebuoys, of which at least: (a) one buoy shaU be provided with a self-.ip,n. iting fight; (b) one buoy shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline. On vessels and manned barges 24m and above in length, two of the buoys shall be fiued with self-activating smoke signals andbe capable of quick release from the navigating bridge. Y'vhere applicable, lifebuoys with a light a!1d those with light and smoke signals shall be eq~taBy distributed on both sldes of the vessel. (2) (a) (b) (c) Lifebuoys shall be: fitted wIth float-free arrangements) except for lifebuoys fitted with self activating smoke signals; marked with retro-refiectiye material; and marked in block capitals of the Roma.n alphabet with the name and port of registry of the vessel on which it lS carried. (3) i\, vessel and a manned barge shall carry life jackets, complying with the requirements of 2.2 of the LSA Code~ for every person on board. (4) In addition to the requirement of (3), a vessel and a manned barge shall carry a sufficient number of life jackets as required by the Adminis­ tration for persons on watch or on duty and for use at remotely-located sur­ vival craft stations in unlocked and clearly marked dry stowage conditions. On passenger and cargo-passenger vessels, ten percent of children's life­ jackets shall be carried in addition to the number specified in (3). (5) Lifejackets shall be placed so a.s to be readily accessible and their positions shall be plainly indicated. Every such lifejacket shaH be fitted with retro-reflective material and shall be provided with a whistle firmly secured by a cord. 96. (l) The provisions of (2) and (6) to (l0) incJusive apply to nev-,: and existing vessels. (2) All persons manning vessels and barges subject to the Regulation shall be trained in launching and operating the survival craft. (3) Illustrations and instructions relating to the lise of life-saving apRliances in appropriate languages shall be exhibited at assembly stations and other crew spaces. (4) Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of, survival craft and their launching controls illustrating the launching and boarding procedures for the survival craft. ~5) . Assembly st~tions an~ embarkation stations shaH be adequate,ly 111ummated by lIghtmg supplIed from the emergency source of electnc power. (6) Each member of the crew shall participate in alleast one abandon ship dril1 and one fire drill every month. On-board training in the use of life­ saving appliances, including survival craft equipment, shall be provided at 506 (7) Each lifeboat? where carried, shall be launched with its assigned operating crew aboard and manoeuvred. in the water at leasl once every three months during an abandon ship driH required by (6) r (8) Rescue boats" other than lifeboats which are also rescue boats, shall be launched with its as~jgned operating crew aboard and I1n\l1oeuvred in r.11e. water, where reasonable and practicable every month, but in no case less than once every three months. (9) Emergen.cy instructions, giving instructions t.o be followed in case of emergency, shaH be provided and exhibited in conspicuous places with­ in the vessel, including the navigation bridge, machinery spaces and accommodation spaces. The instructions shaH specify detaIl,s, of the gene­ ral emergency alarm required by regulation 101 and action to be taken by the crew and other persons on board when the alarm is sounded. Instruc­ tions on the signal for fire on board and the order to abandon the vessel shall be specified. ~ (J 0) The attention of all passengers shall be drawn to the emergency instnlc.tions before the vessel departs on the voyage.. " (II) On voyages of more than twelve hOllrs' duration the use of life jackets shaH be demonstrated either before the vessel departs on the voyage or immediately thereafter. (12) Records shall be maintained in the officiallo.g book relating to abandon ship drills, fire drills and on-board training. 97. (1) Passenger vessels, cargo-passenger vessels t cargo vessels and s. manned barges shall, subject to regulation 92(2), carry one or more survival craft complying with the requirements of the LSA Code and of such aggre­ gate capacity as will accommodate. the total number of pe.rsons on board. (2) The arrangement and stowage of such survival craft shall be approved by the Administration having regard to: (a) (b) (c) (3) (a) (b) the arrangement and stowage of the survival craft in positions' providing for demonstrated""' easy side-to-side transfer at a single. open deck level or the provision of additional survival craft to ensure t.he effective evacuation of the vessel; the need for carriage of a rescue boat complying with schedule XV or dinghy in place of one or more survival craft; and the alternative arrangements that may be adopted, as set out in Schedule XVII. Every oil tankert chemical tanker and gas carrier shall. in addition to complying with the requirements of (l), carry at least one rigid rescue boat unless: all of the required survival craft are lifeboats; or at least one of the required survival craft is a lifeboat complying with the requirements for a rescue boat. (4.) The. equipment to be provided in survival craft shall take into account the sea areas within which the vessel is certificated to trade t distance from the nearest ports of refuge and search and rescue services available in the area and sball comply with schedule XVIll to the extent that the Administration so requires. 98. 507 (5) Every vessel 24m and above in length shalJ carry a rescue hoal~ the capacity of which may be substituted for the capacity of the survival craft. reqllired by (I ) or (3) as follows: (a)· if the vessel is certificated to undertake voyages in Cnlimited areas of operation t lhe rescue boat shall comply with the LSA Code~ (h) if the. vessel is certificated to undertake voyages in Inshore or Xc.ar­ Coastal areas of operation l the rescue boat may comply with schedule XV~ and (c)" if the rescue boat also functions as a work boat its capacity shal not be counted towards the total capacity required on board the vessel by (1) or (3). (1) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Survival craft shall be slowed: so that neither the survival craft nor its stowage arrangements will interfere with the operation of any other survival craft or rescue boat at any other launching station; as near the water surface as is safe and practicable; so that the life boats and any rescue boats required can easily be launched from the vessel; in a state of continuous readiness so that two crew members can carry out preparations for embarkation and launching in less than 5 minutes; and life rafts intended for throw-overboard launching shall be so stowed as to be readily transferable for launching on either side of the vessel unless life rafts are provided in accordance with re~u!ation 97(2). Anangements shan be provided to enable a rescue Doat to be readily recovered. (2) Where a life raft i~ not provided with a launching appliance it shall be stowed with its painter pennanentJy attached to the vessel by a hydrostatic release o~ other arrangements demonstrated to be no less effectIve than a hydrostatIc release. (3) Survival craft embarkation arrangements shall be so designed so that, as far as possible, lifeboats and davIt-launched life rafts can be boarded and launched from the embarkation deck. (4) Suitable arrangements shall be made for embarkation into survival craft, which shall incl ude: (a) one or more embarkation ladders or other approved means to afford access to the survival craft when it is waterborne; (b) m.eans for ilh.lminating the stowage position of survival craft and their launching appliances during preparation for the the process of launching, and also for illuminating the water into which the survi­ val craft arc and also for illuminating the water into which the sur­ vival craft are launched until the process of launching is completed, the power for which is to be supplied from the emergency source of power required by regLllation 60; (c) arrangements for warning all persons on board that the ship is about to be abandoned; and (d) means for preventing the discharge of water into the survival craft. (5) Rescue boat embarkation and launching arrangements shall be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in the shortest possoble time. Sim:!£CXl'CIIlcf /,mmdlillg 508 (6) Where the rescue boat is one of the ship's survival craft, the embark~ ation arrangements and launching station shan comply with the relevant re­ quirements for survival craft of (I )(a) and (5). 99 (I) All survival craft shall be marked in capital letters of the Roman .lth alphbet with: fa). the name and port of regi$try of the vessel 100. (b) the name of approving authority; (c) the number of persons it is permitted to a.c.eommodate. (2) A label shall be fixed to each survival craft. showing the date of the last service and the date by which the next service is. required. (I) Before Ithe vessel leaves port and at alI times during the voyage, and in the case of barges at aJI times when the barge is operational and manned, aII life-sa ving appliances on board shaH be in working order and 11/.I~ ready for immediate use. (2) Instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances. shaH be easily understood and illustrated where possible. (3) All survival craft, rescue boats and Jaunching appUances shall be YisuaIJy inspected weekly to ensure that they are ready for use. (4) The general-emergency alarm system required by regulation 101 shall be tested weekly. (5) Inspection of the life-saving appliances, including lifeboat equip­ ment, shall be carried out monthly usmg a checklist to ensure that sucli equipment is complete and in good order. A report of the inspection shal l be entered in the official logbook. (6) Every inflatable life raft, inflated rescue boat and hydrostatic release unit shaH be serviced at intervals of not more than 12 months at an approved servicing station. However~ in cases where the service of the vessel and the location of approved service stations makes it impossihle [0 comply with this requirement, the Adm inistration may allow this period to be extended but in no case shall this period be greater than 18 months. 101. (I) Every vessel 24 metres and above shall be provided with a general G£:Il. emergency alarm system for summoning the passengers and crew to assembly stations, operated from the vessel's bridge and powered from the vessel's main and emergency power. The system shall be capable of opera­ tion from the navigation bridge or control station as appropriate and shall be ~udible throughtout all accommodation and normal working spaces. (2) Passenger and cargo-passenger vessels shall be provided with a public address system to the satisfaction of the Administration. PART X RAD IOCOMMU,NI CATIOl';S 102. (1) Unless expressly provided otherwise, the radiocommunication . G(!Il! equipment specifIed by Chapter IV of SOLAS 74 in relation to the Global Mantime Distress and Safety System (G)ADSS) shall be can'ied by vessels of more than 300 gross tonnage and 24m and above. The provisions of regulation 107 shall apply to all other vessels. ". 509 (2) 1\0 provision in thi.s Part shaH prevent the use by any vessel. ~urvival craft or person in distress, of any means at their disposal to aUract. attention, make known. their position and obtain help. 103. (J ) Subject to regulation 107, every vessel of 24m in length and above Frmc:~i(' whil~ at sea sh~ll carry radio. ,:qui1?~.~!1~ c apabIe of co~plying with the R~cfltlrc' funcuonal requIrement IdenUfled O'(:;\IrO~Z:'2'throllghout Its mtended voyage for the sea area or areas through whi.ch it will pass during the intended voyage. (2) (a) (b) (c) Cd) (e) (f) (g) (h) 0) Every vessel, while at sea, shall be capable of: transmitting ship-to-shore. distress alerts by at least two separate and independent meal1S~ each using a different radiocommunication servIce; receiving shore-to-ship distress alerts; transmitting and receiving ship-ta-ship distress alerts; transmitting and receiving search and rescue coordinating com­ munications; transmitting and receiving- on-scene communications; transmitting and where. applicable receiving signals for locating; transmitting and receiving, subject of regulation 105, maritime safety information at sea and, where appropriate, in port; transmitting and receiving general radiocommunicatlOns to and from shore-based radio systems or networks; transmitting and receiving bridge-to-hridge safety communications between ships from the position from which the ships are normally navigated. 104. Every radio installation shall be: ( 1) So located that no harmful interference of mechanical, electrical or other origin affects its proper use. (2) So located as to ensure the greatest possible degree of safety and operational availability. (3) Be protected against harmful effects of adverse environmental conditions. (4) Provided with reliable, permanently arranged electrical lighting for adequate illumination .. (5) Clearly marked with the call sign, the ship station identity and other codes as applicable for the use of the radio installation (6) Control of the VHF radiotelephone channels required for naviga~ tional safety shall be arranged so that it is readily available on the naviga­ tion bridge. V£'ssd Rc:quirlfl 105. (1) Every vessel, while at sea, shall maintain a continuous distress and RmJit, W safety watch on the appropriate distress frequencies identified for the relevant sea area. (2) Every vessel, while at sea, shall maintain a radio watch for broad­ casts of mantime safety infonnation on the appropriate frequency or frequencies Oll which such information is broadcasl for lhe area In which the vessel is navigating. 106. 510 (3) Cntil 1 st February 2005 every ve.ssel, white at sea, shall maintain a continuous listening walch on VHF channel 16 .. (1 ) The r~dio equipment required by .rh is Pan shal be m~intaincd ,to .1-fo ensure effectIve perfolmance of the reglllrements of regulatron 103(2) and to meet the recommended performance standards for such equipment. (2) Adequate information and, as appropriate, instruction shall be provided to enable the equipment to be properly operated and maintained, taking into account the recommendations of the Organization. 107. (I) The radio equipment carried by a new vesse.l shall be in accordance with the table below and shaII be approved by the Administration. Sea Area Proclaimed Type of Vessel Near Coastal International (Inner and Vo.yages Outer Island) A3 Al &A2 Cargo Vessels MF/HFDSC SOLAS VHFDSC requirements EPIRB (1) apply for vessels above 300GT and 24 metres in' length Passenger MFIHFDSC SOLAS Vessels> 24 me.tres VHFDSC requirements SART (1) apply for vessels EPIRB (1) above 300GT and Portable VHF (2) 24 metres in length Cargo/Passenger MFIHFDSC SOLAS Vessel > 24 metres VHFDSC requirements EPIRB (1) agply for vessels Portable VHF (1) a ave 300GT and 24 metres in length ~ Fishing vessels MF/HFDSC 1b the requirements >24 metres VBFDSC administration EPTIm (1) All vessel < 24 metres EPIRB (1) EPIRB(l) Plus other equipments Plus otherequipments to the requirements of to the requirements of the administration the administ.ration Where: . "EPIRB" means an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Be..~con as follows: (a) for a ~period of two years foHowing the entry into force of the Regulations. one float-free 121.5Wlz EPIRB; and 108. 51 J (b) after thal period, one or more EPIH..Bs, capable of transmitting a distress alert t.hrough the polar orbiting sateIlite service operating in the 406 MHz band or through the l}LWf\RS.AJ' geostationary satellite service operating in the 1.6 GHz band~ and complying with the requirements of regulation I II. ":\iF DSC?' means an MF radio installation. or instaHations capable of transmitting and receiving, for distress an, d safe,"'ty puq>0ses, on the frequen­ ·cies 2187.5kHz using DSC and 2182kHz LIs-jng radiotelephony and of maintaining a continuos DSC watch on t11e frequency 2187.5kHz. ~'SART';> means a radar transponder capable of operating in the 90Hz band. The radar transponders shall be stowed on the vesse.I so that they can be rapidly placed In any survival craft. ~'VHF DSC'~ means a VHF instaHation capable of transmitting and receiving: (a) DSC on the frequency 156.525MHz (channel 70) and maintaining a continuous DSC watch. on VHF channel 70; and (b) radiotelephony on frequencies 156.300 MHz (channel 6), i 56.650MHz (channel 13) and l56.800 MHz (channel 16), (2) Existing passenger vessels and cargo-passenger vessels of 24m in length and above shaH comply with the requirements of (1) within one-year after the entry into force of the Regulations. Existing cargo vessels of 24m in length and above shall comply with the requirements of (I) within five years after the entry into force of the Regulallons. '(3) On all vessels it shaH be possible to initiate the transmission of distress alerts on VHF channel 70 from the position from which the ves­ sel is normally navigated. Vessels ,Rlying exclusively in sea area /\2 need not compJy with this requirement If they maintain a continuous listening walch on VHF channel 16 from the na vigating bridge. The communications equipment to be carried by cargo vessels less than 24m in length shall be as follows: (1) (a) (b) An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon as follows: for a period of two years foHowing the entry into force of the Regulations, one float-free I 21.5MHz EPIRB; and after that period, one or more EPIRBs, compJying \vith the reqnirements of regulation 111, .... (2) A radar transponder capable of operating in the 9GHz band. The radar transponder shall be stowed on the vessel so that it can be rapidly placed in any survival craft. (3) An emergency means of communication comprising either fixed or portable equipment or both for two-way communicatIOns between control stations. assembly and embarkation stations and strategic positions on board. (4) The Administration may require additional equipment to be carried so that the ability for the vessel to transmit and receive distress and safety communications is consistent with the G::'v1DSS are<lS proclaimed depend ing on the sea areas in which the vessel is trading or fishing or intending to trade or fish. Car;:" ~"'~ Ll'X.V 71/w 109. ! 10. 512 There shaH he available at all times, while the vessel is at sea, a suppJy of eteclrical energy sufficient to operate the radio instaliati.ons and to charge any batteries used as part of a reserve sources of energy for the radio instal­ lations for a period of 12 hours, as specified in regulation 60(6)(g). (I) A radio log shall be maintained in accordance with the Radio Regulations in a vessel fitted with a GMDSS radiocommunication station. Every qualifjed operator, master, officer or crew member maintaining a listening watch in accordance with regulation 105 shall enter in the radio. tOg their name and the details of a11 incidents c.onnected with the radio service whieh oCCl~r during the wat~~ which may appear to be ~f impor- . lance to safety of life at sea. In addltlOn, there shall be entered 111 the radto logs: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (n records of distress, urgency or safety traffic received and/or trans­ mitted by Il\MARSAT andlor NAVTEX systems, maintained as either a print out or stored on computer disks;, the full text of distress messages received or transmitted by DSC or rad iotelephone; urgency and safety messages received or transmitted by DSC and/or radiotelephone, which may be recorded in summary form; the time listening watch begins when the vesser leaves port and the time at which it ends when the vessel reaches. port; the time at which listening watch was discontinued for any reason together with the reason thereof, and the time at which listening watch was resumed thereafter; and details of the maintenance of the batteries, if fitted, including a record of the charging required and carried out. (2) Radio logs shall be available for inspection by the officers authorised by the Administration to make such inspection. Ill. The EPIRBs referred to in regulation 107 (I) and (2) shaH be: ( I ) instaIled in an easily accessible position~ (2) ready to be manually released and capabJe of being carried by one person into a survival craft; ., (3) capable of floating free if the vessel sinks and of being automati­ cally activated when afloat; and (4) capable of being activated manually. F.P} I 12. Every vessel shall carry personnel qualified for distress and radiocommu- Pi'l nications purposes to the satisfaction of the Administration. 113. ( 1 ) Every vessel which is required by these regulations to carry radio or Rl!/J other communications equipment sha11 report to such authority as nomi~ nated by the Superintendent of Marine. Such vessel shall report at 9.00am 3.00pm each day its position and its traveling record. Such traveling record t.o include: (a) destination; '(b) time of departureJexpected time of departure; (c) time of arrival/expected time of departure; (d) number of passengers. (2) Every owner or master who fails to do so commits an offence and shall in addition reimburse the Superintendent of Marine for the cost of any search and rescue operation undertaken as a re~;uIt of the failure to repOlt. 513 PART Xl SAFETY OF'SAVIGAT1{)?''; 114, ( I ) Cnless eXQressly provided otherwise in the Regulations. or unless (Jf!fl(:rol a vessel or class of vessel is exempted by the AdministrcltioD, lhj~ Part applies to all vessels propelled by inechanicaI means including those towed or pushed by a tug or other such vessel (2) All vessels shall comply with the International Regul€ltions for Pre venting collisions at Sea (COLREG), 1972, as am.ended. (3) '\Vooden vessels of traditional build when propelled by mechanical means shall comply, as far as practicable, with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG), 1972, as amended. 115, ( i) The master of every vessel which meets with dangerous derelict, or Vtmger Me any other direct danger to navigation, or a tropical storm or winds of force 10 or above on the Beaufort scale shall communicate such information by all available means to ships in the vicinity and to the comDetent authorities at the first point on the coast with which the maste can communicate. (2) All radio messages issued in accordance with these provisions shaH be preceded by the safety signal, using the precedure as prescribed by the Radio Regulations . . (3) The information to be transmitted shall be as complete as prac ticable and shall be sent in English. I 16. (l) Vessels shall comRly with the traffic separation schernes or routing ROli/ing reqirements applicable to the area, including a voidance of passage through areas designated as areas to be avoided by ships or certain classes of ships in compliance with the routing measures adopted by the Organization as contained in the latest of the I~10 publication Ships" Routing. (2) Wooden vessels of traditional build when propelled by mechanical means shall comply, as far as practicable, with the routing measures adopted by the Organization. i 17. The use of an international distress signal, except for the purpose of Mi.rw(!{!fSij; indicating that a ship, aircraft or person is in distress, and the use of any signal whIch may be confused with any international distress signal. is prohjbited. I 18. (1) The master of a ship at sea on receiving n signal from any source Di,I'I"I1.\.\ Me.I',1 that a ship or aircraft or survival crafL thereof is in distress. is bound to pro . ceed with aU speed to the assistance of the persons in distress informing them if possible of the action taken. If the master is unable Of, in the special circumstances of the case. considers it unreasonable or unnecessary to pro­ ceed to their assistance, the reason for failing to Droceed to the assistance of the persons in distress must be entered in the official logbook. (2) The master of slich ship shall be released from the obligation imposed by (3) If informed by the persons in distress, or by the master of another ship, which has reached sllch persons~ that assistance is no longer necessary. 119. 120. 514 The requirements of regulation V III of SOLAS 74 relating to the provis,ion Sik: of an effecient daylight signalling lamp not solely dependent upon the ves­ sefs main source of electrical power are applicable to vessels 24m and above in length engaged on international voyages. The Administration may extend this requirement to other vessels to which the Regulat.ion apply. f r. ) Passeng~r vess.cIs and cargo-passenger vessels of 24m in length and .\JIf above shal1 be fItted wah a gyrocompass. The gyrocompass or a gyro l::q( rep·~.,~ter shall be clearly readable by the helmsman at the main steering posluon. (2) (a) (b) (c) (d) (3) (4) (5) All vessels shaH be fitted with: a standard magnetic compass, except as provided in (5); a steering magnetic compass, unless heading information provided by the standard compass required in accordance with (2)(a) is made available and isclearly readable by the helmsman at the main steer: ing position~ . adeguate m.eans of communication between the standard compass position and the normal navigation control position to the satisfac~ tion of the Administration; and . means for taking bearings as nearly as practicable over an arc of the. horizon of 360°. Each magnetic compass referred to in (2) shaH be properJy adjusted and its table or curve of residual deviations shall be available at all times. A spare magnetic compass, interchangeable with the standard com­ Rass, shall be carried, ~nlc::ss the steenng compass according to (2) (b) or a gyro-compass IS fItted. The Administration, if it considers it unreasonable or unnecessary to require a standard magnetic compass, may exempt individual ves sels or classes of vessels from these requirements if the nature of the voyage, the vessers proximity to land or the type of vessel does not warrant carriage of a standard compass. If a vessel is so exempted, a suitable steering compass shall be carried with means for taldng bearings according to recognized standards. .... (6) Vessels 35m and above in length shall be fitted with a radar instal·· lation capable of operating in the 9 GHz frequency band. A vessel may be exempteo from compliance with this requirement at the discretion of the Admmistration, provided that the equipment fitted is fully compatible with the radar transponder for search and rescue specified in regulatIOn 107. (7) (a) (b) (c) Vessels shall carry Global Positioning System receivers as follows: vessels 24 m and above in length certificated to undertake voyages in Near-Coastal areas of operation shall carry a GPS receiver; vessels 24m and above in -length certificated to undm1ake voyages in Unlimited areas of operation shaH can'y two GPS receivers; and vessels certificated for the carriage of 100 passengers 01' more shall cari'Y two GPS teed Verso (8) AI1 equipment fitted in compliance with this regulation shall be of a type approved by the Administration. Equipment installed on board ves­ sels shall conform to appropriate performance standards not inferior to those adopted by the Organization. Equipment fitted prior La the adoption of related 515 performance standards may be exempted from full compliance with those standards· at the discretion of the Administration having due regard to the re­ commended criteria which [he' Orga.nization might adopt in connection with the standards concemed. 121, AH vessels shall carry adequate, properJ and up-to-date chalts, sailing direc- fluhlirmr lions) lists of a.ids to navigation, liotices to mariners~ tide tables and all other nalltica1 publications necessary for the intende.d voyage. 122. Vessels re.quired to carry radio installations shaH carry the International Code littemuli! of Signals. This publication shaH also be carried by any other vessel, which) cork. (Irs; in the op.inioo of the Administration, has a need to use it. 123. Life-saving signals shaH be used by vessels when communicat.ing with ships l.!fo-na'ill or persons in distress or when comm.unicating with life-saving stations, .H,t:lwh maritime rescue units and aircraft engaged in search and rescue operatjons. An illustrated table describing the '"'lire-saving signals shall be readily available to the officer of the watch of every vessel. 124. (I) Ships of 24m a.nd above in ]ength, engaged on voyages in the course Pi[{/rrrclll~ of which a pilot is likely to be employed, shall be provided with appropriate Ctrl'(UlJ:~m' pilot transfer arrangements. (2) A11 arrangements used. for pilot transfer shall efficiently fulfill their purpose of enabling pilots to embark and disembark safely. The appliances shaH be kept clean, Rroperly maintained and stowed and shall be regularly inspected to ensure that they are safe to use. They sbaH be used solely for . the embarkation and disembarkation of personnel. (3) The rigging of the pilot transfer arrangements and the embarkation of a pi10t shaH be supervised by a responsible officer having means of com­ mUl11cation with the navigation bridge, who shall also arrange for the escort of the pilot by a safe route to and from the navigation bridge. Personnel engaged in rigging and operating any mechanical equipment shall be. instructed in the safe procedures to be adopted and the equipment shall be tested prior to use. (4) Arrangement shaH be provided to enabJe the pilot to embark and disembark safely on either side of the ship. t"">ART XII ASSIGNiVlENT OF LOADLINES 125. (1) Vessels and barges shaH not. proceed to sea unless surveyed, marked G('Jlmli and certified in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations. 126. 127. (2) Nothing in the Regulations shall prevent the Administration from assigning a greater freeboard than the minimum freeboard determined tn accordance with regulation 128. The appropriate freeboard marks on the sides of the ve. ssel shaH not be Sldml!",rir)/l submerged at any time when the vessel puts to sea, during the voyage Of on OfFm:lmrJlu arrival. Mark.! The deck line is a horizontal line 250mm in length and 25mm in breadth. It Dl!ckfUlt! shall be marked am idships on .each side of the v~ssel, ,and its upper edge sha! I normally pass through the pomt where the contmuatIon outwards of the upper sUlface of the freeboard deck intersects the outer surface of the shell, 516 provide that the deck line may be pJaced with reference to another fixed point on the vessel on condi[Jon that the freeboard is correspondingly cor­ rected. The location of Lhe reference point and the idc.ntification otthe free­ board deck shall in all cases be indicated on the Record of Equipment and Ship Information. 128. (I) The freeboard mark shaJl consist of a ring 250mm. in out~ide dia­ meter and 25mrn wide which is intersected by a. horizontal line 375mm in length and 25mm in breadth, the upper edge of which passes through the. centre of the ring. Th.e centre of the ring shaH be placed amidships and at. a distance equal to the assigned freeboard measured vertically below the upper edge of the deck line. If there is not sufficient space for pJacing a fuB free­ board mark, the mark may be cut off after marKing th.e upper half cirde as far as possible. . (2) The assigned freeboard shall not be less than that determined by the following table, where freeboards at intermediate lengths are obtained by linear interpolation: Length of vessel 16m 18m 21m 24m Freeboard 150mm I 62mm 181mm 200mm (3) The freeboard calculated in accordance with (2) shaH be increased by 50mm, if the hatchways are not secured watertight by steel covers or equivalent means. 129. (I) The minimum bow height, defined as the vertical distance at the for~ Mil; ward perpendicular between the waterline corresponding to the assigned & : freeboard at the designed trim and the top of the exposed deck at side, shaH not be less than that obtained from the formula: L 56L(I - 500) (mm) (2) Not withstanding the requirement of (1), the minimum vertical dis tance at the forward perpendicular between the waterline corresponding to the assigned freeboard at the designed trim and the top of the bulwark rail or visor shall not be less than O,lL and shall extend from the stem to a point at least OIL aft of the forward perpendicular. (3) The minimum stern height, defined as the vertical distance at the after perpendicular between the waterline conesponding to the assigned freeboard at the designed trim and the top of the exposed deck at side, shall not be less than half the minimum bow height. (4) The minimum bow height of vessels certificated to undertake voyages i!l~~shore a.~~~s of operati9n ancj operating .solely on harbour ~Qd roadstead service may be reduced 10 no less than 500mm and the minimum stem height at the designed trim may be reduced to no less than the assigned freeboard at amidships 130. 131. 5f7 The mark of the Administration by which the load I ines and freeboard are assigned may be indicated alongside the ring above the horizontal line, which passes through the centre of lhe ring, or above and below it. This mark shall consist of the letters "SIGH, each measuring approximately I ODmm in height and of proportionate breadth. The ring, Hnes and letters shaH be painted in while or yellow on a dark ground or in black on a light ground. They shall also be permanently marked on the sides of the vessel. The marks shall be plainly visible. Mar/.;.\ t. AlU/rClril 132. The Solomon Islands Safety Celtificate shall not be issued to the vessel until V('rilii.·all the offficer or surveyor acting under the provisions of Part II has certified that the marks are cQrrectly and permanently indicated on the vessel's sides. 133, (1) All openings and penetrat.ions in watertight or weathertight Opmill.r:.1 structures shall be fitted with efficient means of cl.osure that are of Penr:tl"Clri equivalent strength to the structure in which they are located and such that they will maintain it~ watertight or weathertight integrity, (2) Through-huH penetrations shall be kept to a minimum consistent with the operational needs of the vessel and, where fitted, means shall be provided for positively shutting off sllch penetrations. (3) Pipe connections that penetrate the huH shall be fitted with water tight valves'or cocks that are readily accessible and easily operable in an emergency. These fittings shall be connected direct to the hull or to a box that is efficiently attached to the hull. (4) In1et and discharge pipes from a water closet shall be provided with ship side fittings in accordance with (2). \Vhen the rim of a toilet bowl is less than 300mm above the assigned waterline of the ship, anti-siphon measures shall be provided. (5) Engine exhaust outlets that penetrate the huH below the deck shall be provided with an effective means to prevent backflooding into the hull through the exhaust system. (6) All pipes that carry seawater shall be of marine quality, except that: (a) in any vessel less than 24m in length, the hun of which is constructed of non-metallic materials, non-metallic piping may be fitted; and (b) suitable reinforced synthetic rubber piping may be lIsed in short lengths for the puq)OSC of vibration damping. (7) \,",here non-metaIlic piping or reinforced synthetic: rubber piping is fitted, it shall: (a) have a high resistance to salt water, fuel oil, heat and vibration; (b) be capable of operating under suction without coliapse~ (c) 518 non-metallic piping shall have. appropriate resistance to impact damage; and (d) reinforced synthetic rubber piping shaH be readily visible and protected against mechanical damage and contact with hOl surfaces (8) Access openings in a. weathertight superstructure, deckhouse or deck shall be fitted with weathertigJn doors or hatches that open outward and that f),. are generally hinged on the [-orward or outboard sides .. (9) Windows! ponlights and skylights shall be fitted with shatter proof safety glass of adequate strength in compliance with Sehedule XIX. On V£'l existing vessels the glass fitted may be accepted by theAdministration where. its condition and installation are satisfactory. Fixtures ·through which down­ flooding into the hull can occur shaH be provided with weathertight covers~ wpich shall be permanently attached. Where this is not practicable they shall 0(1 be provided with means of securing that can be fitted quickly in adverse Pel weather conditions. (10) Air pipes and ventilators through which downftooding into the hull can occur shall be fitted with pennanentJy attached weathertight means of closure. EI 1) Pipes that penetrate watertight bu1kheads shaH have watertight valves of adequate construction located. on the bulkhead. Such valves shaH be remotely-controlled from above the main deck or shall be fitted on each side of the bulkhead and be readily accessi.ble in an emergency situation. (12) Electric cables, steering cables or similar systems that penetrate watertight or weathertight structures shall be fitted with equivalent water­ tight or weathertight glands and. where located below the watertight deck, shall be as high as possible above the waterline. 134. (1) Ex terior openings through which downflooding into the hull can occur shaH be fitted with coamings of equivalent strength to the structure in which they are located. (2) The coamings shall be constructed as high as is' practicable and their height shall not be less than the following: Vessel certificated to undertake voyages in areas of operation: Unlimited Near-Coastal Inshore Door sills and 380mm ~230mm I 230mm companion ways on the main deck . Hatches 45.0mm 380mm. 300m OJ Ventilators 760mm 500mm 300mm 1 Air pipes 600mm nn 600mrn 300mm or as freeboard deck and freeboard deck and approved by the 300mm on 300mrn on Administration superstructure deck superstructure deck 519 (3) ::\0 side scuttle shall be fitted in such a position that its lower edge is below a Jine drawn parallel to the freeboard deck at. side and having its lowest point at a distance 500111 for vessels certificat.ed to undertake voyages in I.;nlimited and .\'ear··Coasta1 areas of operation and I.50mm for vesse1s certificated to undertake voyages in Inshore areas of operation. (4) The minimum area. of freeing ports on any deck filled with bulwarks sJiaH be no less than 10 per cent. of the area of each continuous portion of the bulwark. 135, (1) Hatchway covers shall be of a strength and stiffness in accordance }fmt.:l!wCl\ with Schedule XX. (2) The means of securing and maintaining we{lthertightness shaH be ." demonstrated to be satisfactory The arrangements shaH be.such as to ensure that the watertightness can be maintained in any sea conditions, and for this purpose tests for wateltightness shall be required at the initial survey and may be required at intermediate and annual surveys or at more frequent intervals. 136. (I) Machinery casings shall be protected by an enclosed poop or bridge Tankers of at least standard height, or by a deckhouse of equal height and equivalent . strength, provided that machinery casings may be exposed if there are. no openings giving direct access from the freeboard deck to the machinery space. A weathertight door may. however, be permitted in the machinery casing, provided that it leads to a space separated from the stairway to the engine room by a second weathertight door of steel or other equivalent mate­ riaL (2) An efficiently constructed fore and aft pemlanent gangway of suffi­ cient strength shall be fitted on tankers at the level of the superstructure deck between the poop and the midship bridge or deckhollse where fitted, or equivalent means of access shaH be provided to carry out the purpose of the gangway, such as passages below deck. Elsewhere, and on tankers without a midship bridge .. anangements to the satisfaction of the Administration shall be provided to safeguard the crew in reaching all parts of the vessel used in the necessary work of the vessel . . (3) Safe and satisfactory access from the gangway level $hall be avail able between separate crew accommodations and also between crew accom­ modation and the machinery space. (4) Exposed hatchways on the freeboard and forecastle decks or on the tops of expansion trunks on tankers shaH be provided with efficient water­ ti~ht covers of steel or other equivalent material. (5) Tankers with bu!wark~ shaH have open rails fitted for at least half the length of the exposed parts of the weather deck or other effective freeing arrangements. The upper edge of the sheer strake shall be kept as low as practicab1e. 520 (6) Where. superstructures are connected by trunks. open rails shaJ}be fitted for the whole length of the exposed parts of the freeboard deck. (7) Tankers less than 24m in length shaH comply in general with the applicable provisions of this regulat.i.on. For such ve.<;sels. the Administralion may waive the requirements of this regu1cHion which it considers to be. impracticable in relation to the size and ~ervice characteristics of the vessel, the sea areas within which it is certificated to trade and (he prevaHing weather conditions. PARTXUl ACCOMMODATION AND GENERAL JPROTECT10:\ MEASURES AGAINST ACCIDENTS I 37. (I) Passenger and crew accommodation shaH be adequate for the A intended service of the vessel. (2) AI! accommodation shall be kept in a habitable and sanitary condi~ tion. 138. (l) Hinged covers of hatchways manholes and other similar opening A shall be protected against accidental closing. In particular, heavy covers on P escape hatches shall be equiped with counter weights. Escape doors and covers of escape and access hatches shall be so constnlcted 'as to be capable of being opened from either side of the door or cover. (2) Access hatches shall have dimensions sLIch as Lo allow qjck and easy escape to a safe place in the event of an emergency. Where practicable, the dimensions of access hatches of cargo and machinery spaces shall be such that they will facilitate expenditious rescue operations. (3) Handrails, grabrai1s and handholds of sufficient size and strength shall be provided as support for persons when th vessel is severely roIling or pitching. (4) Skylights of machinery spaces or other similar openings~ which are nonnally kept open at sea, shaI1 be provided with adequately spaced protec­ live bars or other arrangements to prevent a person from faIJing into the space accidentally. Where the size of such an opening is small. the Administration may waive this requirement if satisfied that, due to the small size of the opening, no protective arrangement is necessary. (5) Surfaces of all decks shall be so prepared or treated as to minimize the possibiliry of persons slipping. In particul.ar, decks and. pLatforms in. macpinery spaces, floors of galleys, decks at winch positions and areas at the head and foot of ladders, steps of ladders and in front of doors shall be provided with anti-slip surfaces. 521 (6) ;~r1achinery, fuel tanks and associated piping shaH be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and"shall be in~talled and protected so as to minimize the. danger to persons during normal movement about the ves~cl, due regard being paid to moving parts. hot surfaces and other hazards. (7) :vrachinery spaces shall be designed so as lO provide safe and free access to all machinary and machinary controls) including any components that may require servicing at sea and while the vesseJ is in opera.tion. Such spaces sha1l be adequately ventilated. (8) :Moving parts of machinery shaH be properly guarded. (9) Efficient guard rails or bulwarks shall be fitted on aU exposed pa.rts of the freeboard and SlI perstructure decks. The height of the bulwarks or guard rails shall be at least 1 m above the deck, provided that where this height would intelfere with the nOlm.al operation of the vessel~ a lesser height may be approved if the Administration is satisfied that adequate protection is provided but shall not be less than 600m. ( 10) The opening below the lowest course of the guar rails shaH not exceed 230mm. The other courses shaH be not more than 380mm apart . . In the case of vessels wjth rounded gunwales the guard rail supports shal1 be placed on the flat of the deck. (I I) Satisfactory means, in the form of guard rails. life lines. gangways or underdeck passages, etc. shall be provided for the protection of the crew in getting to nnd from their quarters, the machinery space and all other parts used in the necessary work of the vessel. (12) In addition to complying with the provisions of Part XIII every vessel shall comply with any other requirements which. in the opinion of the Adminstration, are necesary to prevent accidents at sea and to maintain appropriate living and working conditions. Such requirements as may be determined by the Administration shaH be consistent with the 11..0 Code of Practice Accident prevention on board ship at sea and in port to the extent reasonable and practicable. 139. . (I) In vessels carrying vehicles, effective barriers, chains or cables shaH C"':~(I be installed at the open ends of any vehicle deck. (2) Deck cargo carried on any vessel shall be so stowed that any open ing which is in way of the cargo and which gives access to and from the crew's quarters. the machinery space and aU other parls of the vessel used in the necessary work of the vessel, can. be properly closed and secured again~t the admission of water. Effective protection for the crew in the form of guard rails or life lines shall be provided above the deck cargo if there is no convenienl passage on or below the deck of the vessel. 522 SCHEDLI..E 1 SOLOMa:.: rSLAXDS VESSEL SAFETY CERTIFICATE (REGuLATIO~ 27(1) Safc.ty Regulations for :\oD-Convention Vessels Operating in Solomon Islands SOLOMO~ ISLA!\"DS VESSEL SAFETY CERTIFICAl'g IS!-iue.d under the provisions of the Safety Regulati.ons for ~on-Convention Vessels under the authority of the Government of Solomon Islands BY lvlARINE DIVISION f,nme ofYESSa Gross Official :No. Port of regisny tonnag~or Date of build LVIO~o. and caIl sign Len&1th (m) . , Valid for: unrestricted voyages in the Pacific Islands areal res[ncled to ~&dr:Coastal voyages restricted to Inshore voyages . Vessel lype; Passefl"er Tanker Qu-go-passenger Gas canier enio .. 0rl1ef (sp;:-city) Total maximum mmlber of pcrstms that the vessel is authori7.L->d to carry, being: . ..... crew passengers THIS IS TO.CERTIFY: l. 2. 3. 4. 'Ihm the vesscl has been surveyed in accordance with the applicable provisions ofthe Safe£)" Regulations for ~on-Convention Vessels operdling in Solomon Islands and has been round ro comply with the requirements of those provisions. That the survey showed thar a freeboard of ,mm WclS assigned and rr.arked 011 the ship's side. at amid..~ips.l The lasl two inspeclions on the outside of the ship1s bottom took place on the . .................................... and ................................. (dates). That an Exemption c..ertific~J.e has'ha<; notl been issued. This certificate is valid until ................................ ~ subject to the rumuaJ and peIiodical sLuveys and inspections of the otllsicie of the ship's bottom in accordance with Part II of the Regu!ations. issued at ................................................................................................................ . (Place of issue of certificate) · .... ·(Date·o(issue)···· .. (Seal or stamp of the issuing authority. as appropliate). I Delete as appropriate. 2 Insert the date of expiry as specified by the Adnlinistmtion in ac..'COrdance wilh Regulation 29. The day and the month of this date com.''Spond to the anniveffi3rY date as defined in Regulation 3. unless amended in ctl., .. cordance with Regulation 29. ... 523 THIS IS TO CERTIFY {hat, a[ a slIrvey required hy the Regulaiions. the ship wns found to comply with the rele.vant requirements of the Regular ions. ,' nuai Slirvey' Signed: .................................... , ......................... .. (Signcutl rt' or <luth< )rizcd official} Place: ............................ , ............................ . D<1tc: .......................................................... . (Seal or starup of the alltholily. a."i appropria.te.) AnnllaJfIniennediate~ Signed: ................................................. " ... . SLIrvey: (Signature of authorized offi~~) Place: ............................................ , .......... .. Dare: ........................................................ .. (Seal or stamp of the authority. a'S appropriate) AnnuallImenl1ediate; Signed: .......................... , ........................... . survey: Signed: ............................... " .................................. .. . (Signature of authoIi.zed official) Place: ........................................................ . Date: ......................................................... . (Seal or stamp of the authority. ac:; appmpnate) Annual survey: Signed: ................................................................. .. (Signature of authurized official) Place: ........................................................ . Dale: ......................................... " ............. .. (Sc.u or stamp of the aUlhmilY. as appropliate) I:".ndorrement for inspections of the outside of thc ship's tx'>nom THIS IS TO CERTIFY thlU. at an insr..ec!ion required by the Regulations, the ship was found to comply with the rdevant rcquiredments of the Regulations. FiTh1 i!t'l~"'Ctj()l1: Signed: ...................................................... . (Signature of authOlized officiaJ) Place: ........................................................ . Date: ......................................................... . (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate.} Second insp:!ction: Signed: ..................................................... .. (Signature of authorized official) Place: ........................................................ .. Date: .......................................................... . (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate) : Delete as appropriate 524 Endorsement. IClf annual and inlermediate surveys relating to life-saving' ana or her equipment THIS IS TO CEJ~TfFY thar. at a survey required by Part II of the Regulations. the ship \..\tel:; ft1undln comply with the rclevCli1! rcquiJ'cmerns of the Regulruions. Annual !'urvey: Signed: ......................... ·· .. k .. • .......... • .......... ••• ....... . (Signarure of amhorized oftil:iai) Place: ., ........................................... " .......... . Dale: ..................... ................................... . (Seal or stamp of the authority, as approprim.e) AniluaJlInrcnnediale' Signed: .................................................... .. survey: (Signature of authorized' official) Place: ......................................................... . Date: ......................................................... .. (Seal or stmnp of the authority, ,15 appropnat.e) Annllalllnlermediate' Signed: ...................................................... . survey: (Signamre of authorized official) Place: ............................... ....................... . t\.nnual survey: Signed: ................................................................. .. (Signature of authorized official) Place: ......................................................... " Dare: ......................................................... .. Endorsement for surve}'S relating to radio installations THiS rs 10 CERI1FY that, at a survey required by Part JI of rhe Regulations, the ship was found to comply with the. releV'clI1t !'equiredments of the Regulations. Intermediate survey: Signed: ..................................................... .. (Srgnanu'C of authorized official) Place: ....................................................... .. Dare: ....................................................... : .. (Seal or st.:'Unp of the authority. as approprUl1e) lntermediate survey: Signed: ..................... , .. ........................... .. (Signature of authodzecl official) Place: .......................... " ............................ .. Dare: ......................................................... .. (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate) Intermediate survey: Signed: ..................................................... .. (Signature of amhori1.ed oft1dal) ~ Place: ........................................................ .. Date: ......................................................... .. (Seal or staInp of the authority, as appropriate) [ntennediate survey: Signed: ...................................................... . (Signature of allthorized official} Place: ......................................................... . Date: ......................................................... . (SeC'J or stamp of the amhority. as appropriate) : Delete as app!'\)p:iate 525 Endorsement where the rencvv-al survey has be.en completed and regulation 29(5) of the Regulations. applies The ship cmnpli{?.$ Vv;th the relevant requirements of the Regulations, culd this ceI1ificate shall. in €}t."(''OrCance with regulation 29(5) of the Regulations. be acceptetl at; valid uniil ............................... . SigDP..d: ........................................................ . (Signalu(C of Clulhmlzed otfidal) Place: ........................................................... . Date: .................... : ....................................... . (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate) EndOl'Sfmenr. to extmd fue v2llidity Df lli~ c-a:tificate u..'1ti! re?ching the port of surveyor for a P£l10<! of grace whet--e ~!9(6) of the Rf1:,1(llations appUes TIllS certificate shall. in accordance with regulation 29(6) of the Regulations. be accepted as valid lli1.ril Signed: ....................................................... .. (Signature of authorized officii:l.l) Place: .......................................................... .. Date: ............................................................ . (Seal or stamp of the authority. as appropriate) Ell(.~rsement for ,ad"lGnce.m.~!l~ of t;'Jmivel's~ry date where 29(7) of the Regnl3tions applies In accordance with 29(7) of the Regulations, the new anniversary date is ......................................... . Signed: ....................................................... .. (Signature of authorized oftlcial) Place: ........................................................... . Datc: ........................................................... .. (Seal or stamp of the authority. as appropriate) In accordance with 29(7) of the Regulations. the new armiversru-y date is ........................................ .. Signed: ........................................................ . (Signature of authorized official) Place: ........................................................ . Date: .......................................................... . (Seal or stamp of the authorily. as appropliale) DcJf..'te as appropriale 526 SCHEDL1 .. E III FORM OF RECORD OF EQUIP]VIE~T AXD SHIP IXFORYlATIO~ (REGuLATIOX 27(2) Safety Regulations for ~on·Convention Vessels Operating in Solomon Islands Record of Equipmeut and, SIlip Information 11zis record shall be. a)'lIl1ab/(' on board vessels issued lVitlt Cl Solomon (slands lks.w~1 Safety C.ertijicale t: .. -;\$ame ofVesser-=r bfficiar :'\0.:=[--'-1'0 11 ' o f re-=g=-iStl) ~1 --t-! G. I'O SS ' t on n......;8g:;..· e -- - =. -~ ~ ~~~ l. L~ . .."........ ... .... 1.1 VESSEL PARTICuLARS L c.J1$gn ~~ O N~'~f D a te o fb tl ild f:+-, ·-.. n-.,- ,- - , :-=-ype=,'-,':O=fS=h~iP~~ , ' .~i . ~ .. = ...... . \\'here built Construction material rype & No. of engines r Ko. of propel1ers rservice speeQl ~ " .. 1.2.1 CERTIFICATIOX - International certificates issued (if appropriate) ~ertifi~ate lRequired) 1 Date of issue Date of expiry Issuing authority i Ifonnage I ~afety Radio ~ I,...- j Load Line ~ ~ ~10PP i Dther (Specify)' t ~ { - J I ~ 1 . ,,""'''''"----= 1.2.2 CERTIFICATION - Other 1 Certificate Date of issue Date of expiry Issuing authority l J Safe Manning Certificate4 ! i t Certificate of Registry' . ~~ 1f3 Classification society J - I U.4 Number of persons for which life-saving appliances are provided , U.5 Number of crew for which accommodation is provided I i!!.~n~i~e T??~~lass~~lcat,ion (unmanned~~MS) I periodic~Hy u~manned) ~ (Date of issue) (Signature of authorized official) (Seal or stamp of issuing authority~ as-appropriate) 3 Where the ship is required to hold any o/the spe.cified international certificates enter ,. Yes" in this column. followed by appropriate. entrie.\' in the subsequenT columns otherwise efller .INo·' mld "NA" respecti\'ely 4. IMO resolmiotz A, 48 (XII) 527 1. GEN~q:R.AL GE:\ERAL ARRASGE)..1E;>IT - SKETCHES A:\D PLA~;S - (Part lIP) Indicate on the ollliine sketches belowG; \'Yea.Lher Deck ...... - •....... ~ Tank Top Deck General arrangement of superstnlctures 0~umber of decks Position of engine room Positi.on of holds and hatches Position of tanks (indicate use) Transverse watertight bul.kheads . ---. Average daily consumption at fuJI service speed:­ Total Bunker capacity Total ~"\V capacity . .... Total Ballast capacity iPart numbers refer to the Regulations. l'Alternatively. a General Arrangement plan may be attached. 528 2. CO~STRliCTIO~ 2. J STABILITY A:KD LOAD LINES - (Part IV and Part XII) 2.1. I STABILITY DETAILS INCLINING TEST or ROLL TEST Date of test Place of te$.t Adm inistratj()nl I Regulations 4.5 of Intact Stabiiity Code Other criteri STABILITY CRITERIA MET* ; Schedul.e VI (Offshore. suppJy vessels) * fndicate as appropriate i Date approved Approving authority lnform1lion on APPROVED STABILITY , -f INFORl\1ATION 1 ~ YesfN r 1.2 Statement of flag State stability requirements 2.1.3 LOAD LINES - (Part XII) Freeboafd of ......... m has been assigned under International convention on load Jines. I966/Safety regulations for Non-Convention Vessels Operating in the Pacific Regiont: in rdation to the deckJine (reference point - Reguhition 12.3 ........ m above the baseline at a distance of ...... m forwardlaft* of amidships). The freeboard deck is identified as Deck ........ .. *Delete whichever is inapplicable. 2.2 2.2.1 MACHINERY ~ (Part VI) MAIN ENGINE DETAILS ~;k:/~~i~ders ,-~-------.-=.-..... -~ .. =.-= .... : ..... =-=t-ii.~ . I ~·--------~------i~--~------li--------------1Power (kW) g S[ar£ing system jUnmanned machinery lspace (U.M.S) ~arrangements (If any) 2.2.2 AUXILIARY MACHINERY - (Part V) - .... c. . :-\0 . Make Output (kW)' I ) t lMAIN yENERATORS , ~ lEMEr!EI\CY GENERATOR ! !OTH-~ (S~Ca;Yl. I . == ::l~.". ~. ~ .. -' ~'''---'~i..o.,C:ll:~.r'I''''CV'''' 529 BOILERS .4.\D PRESSl;RE VESSELS - (Part V) 2.3 Y!AI~ Al'iD EYlERGE:\C'{ STEERI;'\G GEAR - (Part V) 2.3" 1 RUDDERS == ~=-~~ Type ~ . r" ~l;~b~~iJ~=~J== Rem~~~ ~r ~-=-=-== " I i~-",-=-= """"""""""""~=-=---=,,,~ ....... ="-= =--==~~~~ =" ~== ~= ... -= ~ ~.==-=-=---=~= 2.3.2 DESCRIPTIO:\ OF STEERING GEAR ARRANGE:NiENTS - (Part V) { BRIDGE TO STEERn~G COMPART:vniNT!R(J.DDERfuidg~ to steering compartment/rudder farrangements include mechanical (e. ilnd chain). hand hydraulic, and electric systems. The descrip­ • don shOt~ld contain sufficient dela~=~. give !...:.~~ar picture of the system.) h Manuf~~~, •.. ~ ~ < , ........ . R?~Pti~-· -,,,. --.----.-----.---. ----. .. -~,~-~----~ 1 i l 1 ~=--." -.. -. ." .. """"'-~=~. --~- ~~ ... . ...... ... .. " "== t MAIN STEERING GEAR (Main steering gear arrangements inc!ude mechanical (e.g. rod l and chain), hydraulic, and electric hydrauli Again, sufficient detail should be provided in the descrip­ I tion to give a clear picture of the ~ystcm.) ~' . ... ------- . "'----,-- . t~"~ufacture r , fType: I Descr'iption: . ~ f 1 ~l~ ~MERGENC"Y ST§.?~IN£.:J.:Pan ;L~-- ~ ~ Complete description of emergency/alternative steering arrangements: f fD'ctail~~mmllnjcatTo-;~~; bridge'-;nd ;m"erg;;cYhllternativc steering posi!i()n:--,......~'~ ~:... ... ~ .- ~ .. iiiiCiiiic:I: .... ... o::.:.='.:::...:.;..,o ~~~ . t'':'I''.~~ ~ 1 Details of provision of compass at emergency/alternative steering position 530 2.4 /\:-\GHORI?\O ARRAXGE:vIE:\TS - (Part HI) 2.4.1 ANCHORS ".rw.I~ .....,.".,.... •• ~ ~'O.,.... ................ -,.:,oo- ....;;s-~~~ ~~~ ~., ... .., ...... ......:-. ........ w: "'ft"n'of~""""'~" : :"\0. i TYPE SIZE LOCATlO:'\ ' •• '~ ~ ~T """""" '''''''' w "., .~ . .,=.==-~ .. ....... """"~ w ••.. .~ .. ~ ,v . ""· .•..• ~""."""""",,, . I I 2 i------- ---~-+-- : 3 2.4.2 ANCHOR CABLES 11"0. TYPE SIZE :---'----LExGTH i 1 ( ~ l 2 " 3 i i I 4 " i 3.0 FIRE PROTECTION FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE EXTINCTION 3.1 STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION - (Part VIIf) i~' SUMMARY OFAo:v{INisTRATION REQUiREMER'TS-··~~~~··'··''-·~·~''---'''=·''~ .. -, r--=· .. -. - = .. ~~ v ~ -",-"--~,,,---""" •• --~.-=' ....... 1 I I I I :''It. .,,.=-... ~ = ~~~~ .,..,...,... . ... ~:~.~ .... ~.-.. ...... "''' ...... ... "''''''. , ....... ~ ! i 531 3.2.3 FIRE MAI:-': AND HYDRANTS - (Parts VIr) ~ ~O, =r= .. I5iAMlffEifT=--pREsst; RE'-"'~[""'- -~ WHEREPi:AC ED ~~~~J - : r =r- .- -=~. 3.2.4 HOSES AND NOZZLES AND INTERi\ATIONAL SHORE CONNECTION - (Part VII) ~ NO ~. --- ~ DEScRi~ i . i.irrrrER!'IAT10NAL SHORE CO~NECTION DbTAILS . LOCATIO?\: ~ ~ ~ '.,' ! HOSE LP\GTH WITH 1 ~1ACHINERY SPACES l I COUPLINGS r-~ ~OT"HER""-SP.~'A·-C-ES----I-----------'-· ;- (PLAfl'\ ~OZZLES OUTSIDE DIA~ETER OF NOZZLE OUTLET 1.-. f . ..• MACHINERY SPACE ] ;OlJAL PURPOSE NOZlLES I MACHINERY SPACES EQtJIVALEl\,'T DIA,I'v1EfER OFl\'OZZLE ; L ~~ . . .~ ~ Jpr.~.R SPACES ~EQUIP:v1El'iTDIAMEf~F~Ozzy: 532 3.2.7 FIREMAN'S Ol:TFIT .. (Part VII) NO. TYPE MAKE LOCATIONi PROTECTIVE CLOTHJi'\G BOOTS ! ---- ~ i GLOVES ~ i HELMET i J I ~ SAFETY LAMP 1 HAND AXE j BREATHING APPARATUS 1 FIREPROOF LIFE LINE j J. l ~ ........., -=-=-~J 3.3 FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS - (Part VII) 3.3.1 MACHINERY SPACES r"· .. ... · .... =- LOCATION r''''''--'TYPE =='' = .m· ·· NAME '=<~-~lli:J i SL~VEY !~---==-~--~=---.. ==-""=-~ .. -~. -. ... .. . .... -. .... ~ -. . .... -. . ~ .. " •• .• . .".,..,......."' .... =--="' .•. '""'--"'"~~L. ""' ....... -==--===='-~~~ .... ==- ...,.,.. . 3.3.2 CARGO HOLDS LOCKfIO:" TYPE --I :\A:V1E " DATE OF ... SLRVEY 533 .3 ;~ DETECTIO.\' AXD ALAR::vr SYSTE:VlS - (Pari VU) ~===~=:~~=~==~-~=== , : ... rACHI:\ERY SPACE I I ~-----....... .---L"rl --' .1 CARGO SPACE J ... ACCOMMOf)ATfO~ A:\D 1-, DETECTORS SERV ICE SPACE I :Y1ACHINERY SPi\CP. ;MA~CAL 1 -i iCALL POI:'\TS -:- ~"=-~- L--.....~~~= ;CONTROL AND LOCATION ;\0 " DESCRIPTfO~ iI:--~DICATIl'\G .: iUGHTS . ; . -.-~~~-.. -".~ ... - ............. r--·-· ............... -----·>~~~ :.-==- ~=~..,,~L~.==--=-=- .~~"""". =~== ~~ .~ ""'''"'= =~= = ~, 534 . '''~--, .,~" ,.~.~,~ ~- ,, .,., -r"'~'--- -- .. , ,,, ... ,. .. '.0 " DEVICE ........ ~, •.• ·-.. •· ... -.- ..... f" ... .,..~ • e ........ - .. .:. .. "c..r--, •• ·,~,...,\I,·.t" ,. "',. ,. ,., TYPE OF Pt;I~CHAS E :1"ALLS ROPE OR VI/IRE CO;":STRCCTIO:\ SIZE BREAKI?\G STRAI~: 4.6 SURVIVAL CRAFT LAlj:'\CHING I\~D RECOVERY - (Purt IX) [ DESCRIPTION: ~ STOWAGE 4.8 LIFEBOliYS - (Parr IX) ~'".......-a ~~-~~. =.~. ... ..... ~. .. ,y>-- ! TYPE NUM BER WITH NCMBER WITH LINES ~t.:\1BER SMOKE WITH LIGHTS LIFEBUOY + STOWAGE ~ .. ,.~~, ....... ,.... ~~ ....."..,..,.~ ..... ~, ... l." ......... , ... "' ........ ".,.., .~ 535 4.9 PYROTECH>.:tCS - CPart lX) ;DISTRESS SlG?\ALS I . - .. ' 1;\1ANUFACTGRERS :-iA\1EAKD DESCRr1 I PARACH1J'rn-r-- ... I RED STAR r ~LIFEBOAT DlSTRR~S 'I~ PAR/\.CHUTE • -­ ISIGNALS 1-1 '---{HA!':DFLAGS I . --,---, J-- . [BmYA:;w -T I SMOKE I L........----=- ~~ --=-- ~~=="" == " ~~~~= ="'=~ 4.10 EMERGE::\,CY I.JGHTf>JG - (Part VI) fSOURCE OF POWER L\;CLUDING -I ! RATING CAPACITY fWGENER'ftfO'R'0V'fFAi~--J·'----·--~ 'STARTING phRV ~HS SUPPDEtJ . ~ . ~ L -=-~ ----------~~ 4. I J RADIO EQUIPME~T - (Part X) .~UR~~Lc~~I. ~~~~~~~~I---'~-~~ ,PORTABLE R~~~ ~~~~ .l = --:-.1 ~ === = 4.12 PORTABLE VHF RADIOS - (Part X) ~,~ .. ~.- -"~'mirBb"'R: ~., SERTJ.\Ll\.U:~ PORTABLE TWO WAY V.H.F. RADIOS 5 . .RADIOCO.;VEV1t;~ICATIGI'~S - PA.RT X 1 J i ! Note: The radio equip!nelB~ required to be fitt~d win depend on the requ.iremer. the Administraiion in the cOllf-ext of tile GA1DSS AREA PROCLAIM!ED IN RESPECT Of THE SEA AREAS IN \VIlleH THE VESS.EL.JS CERTIFICATE! TO UNDERTAKE VOYAGES . 5.1 RADIO OPERATORS - (Part X) ~ .. jRE(fcrrREtf,;\u.O F PERro~Q1JAT;fF'!'E.1T'T'tfUPERATIr''l HE , RADIO INSTALLATIO~ .. .... ~ . . ... ~::.;::-... """"~~~~n--=~---=-~-. ~"" 536 5.4 MF/HF RADIO IXSTALLATIO~ - (Parl X) [;.. - " --.,~,~.--~=-------".. - " .. "~-'~'-r--"""'-~-' MAKE TYPE ~O RADIO TELEPHONE* ;-OSC ENCODER DIRECT PRINTING TELEGRAPHY DESCRIPTIO ~ 1 j =.--'"===~~. "'" l , .. ~". ~..,111!"'"~"""""--'~ <"'. <""t.:l":':':':'.-==...'::':\."'::s::..~. 5.5 INMARSAT EQUIPMENT - (Part X) 1TYPE"'~~---=~~' ' ... "~~";=I' ~. "-=SERIAL NO: l...-...... ..........., 5.6 SECONDARY MEA~S OF ALERTING - (Part X) L= ~h. . ""~ ~ I '~'-'~~--~J 5.7 r"ACILITIES FOR RECEPTION OF MARITIME SAFETY rNFOR~ATION - (PartX) r"""~'"~'''-'='~~ MAKE- TYPE NiS'-"~~~ INAVITEX RECEIVER I !E.O.C. RE~EIVER i ~F DIRECTION PRINTIN9 , RADIOTELEGRAPH RECEIVER L . '-' -......... ~ .... '" ~.~ ... ~ .~ .. t 5.8 EPIRBS - (Part X) jNUMBER.. -""="" ~,"=~' """"'=-J~ ~-.... TYPE 5.9 SART - (Part X) I L ~ MAr\VFACTlJRER: I SERIA~",NOj 5.10 2182 kHz -ALARM SIGNAL GENERATOR (where required) - (Part X) I~~~~~~~~:U ~ER '''. .. ·······f SERrAL~O ~"--'-.. '~ 537 8 ~ .. ·21 ..... =-, .• =~.2.~=~~;,.~.~~~~~r.:!:N~~ G!..:.~~~~~ ~.~. ·~ <~ .• -v,, ~.~..............,. 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" ............ ~~.n .~~ ..... -.--""."" .••.. ~ 538 65 f.\"TER"JA110XAl. ... CODEFLAGS - 0 [:~." .. --~-~~-,,~~~= .. ~ .... =---] 7. SAFETY OF NAVIGATION - PART Xl 7.1 COMPASSES - (part VI) l~9MPASSES ! .. MAKE ~ r-- T:PE:~F~ 7.2 ELECIRONIC NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT - (part Xl) r~~- - MAI\TUFACI'URER r Ai\UTYPE SERlALNO. REMARKS ~AR --= !: ~ ., ~ , .. I SATELLITE NAVIGATION RADIO DIRECTION F'fi\.1J)ER ECHO SOtJNDER SPEED LOG . ~. .~ ~.--~----=-............. =-~=-... 1.5!'p.~~ ' .' 1::1= ~. --=.-=';::III" .. .. --,,- . . ...... '$;,..~-.-.. -........... ~-~ 7.3 BRIDGE CONTROLS Al'ID lI"\TS1RUi\1ENTS - (part V) [D'PE: . '- ".' , '1 DESCRlPTIoN I 539 7.4 SIGNALLI~G LA~\1P - (Part XI) ~~~W1~~-:::1~~:~=-~~~-~"""'l -f\J-=~1)""'L ~::::~~~~ 75 PlJBLICATIO~S - (Part Xf) ~. < ..- ,'")a===' =~6~-~"~'~"""""""'1 .-== ~~---==IllifVIJ\RKSIDESCRIPTIOi\ ·Cf-IARTS !SAILING DJF.ECfIONS TIDE TABLES j .--~,-- ---*---- . !L'ITERNAJ10NAL CODE 9FSIGN.ALS [..lSI" OF AIDS 1D NAVIGATION --------- . GPS RECEIVERS - (part )Q) rNlnvrBER OF RECEIVERS "-!TYPE Al\u13EScpjpnoi~: .===-~- --===. --- . ~----l t----,-.-.., I ----------4J-=-~.~~- -.~ -~~=~~. 8. AivlENDi\1Er'\,"TS Ai\lJ) ALTERATIONS TO EQlJ1PIvlEi\'T J\ND INSTALLATIONS DumI\G PERIOD OF VADDITY OF CERTIFICATE FROM ................ TO .................. . f 1~\1NO.~'~- NATUREOpALTER.Al'IOl'\ DAJE . f---- ~.~--,,-~- .. ---------. -- iS1G~r.ED f r---- -~--------.. -......-- --i 1'-------- .-------------------- ."..--..J j 540 ~. DATE . 18fGNE[ ~ ~EM ~O~ . NA TURE OF ALTERATION ~---+ .--- ----------------~-+ 4-.------------E~· O:--i ---+-----~~-----------+----" i--- ~I- ~ - .,. ~-----------------------------------~----I I------.------------~-+. I -----·----------·-------'-----------~I i o.-----+ , .~ + .....-j --+-E-----------~ .. ---+ i;~ -=-.-I ----------=, --------+ ~1 ~-- --------------- -- -------~ L ~~-- -------------------- ~ -----; ---1-------------.---.-----+ ~i 4-. ~ ~ L--~ ~ ------------------~ ------~-.~-- L----~----------~-------- ------~~ I , ~'----~--~----------------------------~ L----~-------------------------~----------------~ 541 SCHEDULE III EXEIvIPTION CER'TIFICftJ'E (REGULATIOi'~ 27(3» S~fe~~;5 Regu!atioflJ; {r.it ~'"';O.r.l~,Co~1:Y2rd.iD'll Ves5;~ls ~)p2~~}.f~t~ing h~ S01c.~noT~ .¥s~ruld3 EXE:VU~!I'IO:\; CERTI?} C/\11£ ((~fficial seal) Solomon Islands Issued unde.r the provisions of the Safety Regulations for ~ on-Convention Vessels Operating in Solomon Islands under the authority of the Government of SOLOMON ISLANDS b~ARt~~~ID~ ""'--', r--=- N~me~hi~-~Offici;l.P;t-~f .. registry" -Da;-of r G~:;; lo;nage h-WO NO.l.~ . .l No. and ~ f call sign, " build or Length (m) -----J L~ , . -.-L-,-~ ~,--.-~--,--.j THIS IS TO CERTIFY: That the ship is. under the authority conferred by section .................................. of the. Regulations, exempted from the requirements of ......................................................... . .. . , .................... '," ................................................................................ of the regulations. Conditions, if any, on which the Exemption Certificate is granted: This certificate is valid until ........................................ subject to the Solomon Islands Safety Certificate to which this certificate is attachedJ remaining valid. Issued at ........................................................................ . (Place of issue of cel1ificate) (Date of issue) Signature of authori7..ed official issuing the certificate) (Seal or ~tnmpofthe issuing authority as appropriate} 542 SCHEDULE IV (REGCLATIQN 35(2) TOTAL NUMBER 01i" WATERTIGHT BULKHEADS TO BE FiTTED The total number of watertight bulkheads required by Regulation 35(2), including th( collision hulkhead, shaff not be less than specified in the foHowing table: r 1 Length of vessel Total number of bulkheads - .. M'achinery Machinery aft l- . . am~ldship s i [20Jm and over but less than 65m 4 ~ 65m and over but less than 85m 4 .;. $ ~.~.t...:Z~~~ Z"""'> ~. ::a .... ~ .... ~. ~~= 3 4 543 SCHEDULE V (HEGULATIOX 37( 1)) 1. The following table specifies the minimum weight for each anchor requrred to be fiUe.d to a vC:-isel. WI1ere a vessel has unusually high freeboard and/or a high or extensjve superstructure the weight of anchors fitted shaH be dernonstmted to be adequate and fit for the purpose intende.d. ~othing in this Schedule shaU prevent a vess.el being fitted with anchors in accordance with the reqtlirernents of a ciassifica­ tion society. ! ... :Length of vessel I f coastal Unlimite.d & ~eBr- Inshore : M~t~~§ i HHP~ Stockiess HflP l(20)m and over but Jess than 25m 165kg 130kg 100kg 'lOkg JiSm and over and less than 30m 300kg 240kg ISOkg 100kg 130m and over and less than 35m 390kg 300kg 200kg 130kg )35m and over In accordance with or demonstra!.ed to be t I equivalent to the requirements of a classification l L.. society j ? The following table specifics (he characteristics of anchor chain , cable or rope required to be fiffed: [\1uss of anchm Ull1i~ & ~ea!'-coastal J;ho;------ t f Chain :vIu!1iJa Pcjypropyle;e'~N;[;-;Chain )i21nilu PoJypropylene Ny1o~ ! link link diE!.. dia. I { diu. dia. din dia diu. dia. Ii ! ylm mm nlm mm mm mm mm 1 Less than 70% 14 34 28. 20 13 2r~ 18 14 1 ho to 89kg. 14 38 32 21 14 36 30 22! 190 to 129kg 15 oj i5 48 40 30 I I 130 10 189kg 16 16 52 46 34 i i j 1!9O to 239kg 17 n 56 48 36 I 1240 to 299kg J9 J9 60 52 38 i 10)00 11) 399kg 21 20 , 1400k~ nnd ()y~r III ~(;cord<~nc~ with or dt'tllOIlstra{cd 1(') he eCIlIivalei'1l to the rcquiremetHS of it cI,!s~ifi I I ~~~~ ! ...... :'I -..a ~ ......... "" ........ ~~~ Ia. ........ ""~ . ~r ........--~.IlnornI~ ?Admiralty pattern stockles:-l anchor ;t High holding power anchm such !is DanforLh or CQR 'J • indicates that rope is not ~rmined 544 SCHEDuLE@ (REG(;LATIOx 40(2)} I:\TACT A~"D DA~AGE STABILITY CRITERIA 1. General stability criteria applicable tn aU vessels J.l In all loading conditions ihe area under the rigllting lever curve (GZ curve) shall be not less than 0,055 J11etre~radinn up to H=30~ angle of heel and not less than. 0,09 melre-radian up to H = 40" or the angle o(flooding Hf sf this angle is !es~ than 40". Additionally, the area under the righting level' curve bet"!cen the angles of heel of 30" and 40P or between 300 and Hr if this angle is Jess than 40', shall not be less than 0.03 metre~radian. 1.2 The righting lever GZ shall be at least O.2m at an angie of heel equal to or greater than 30". 1.3 The maximum righting arm shan occur aUtO angleofheeJ prefernblyexceeding 3.0" but not less than 20~, 1.4 The initial metacentric height GM I) shaH not be less than O. 15m. 1.5 Where passengers are. carried, the angle of heel on account of the maximum number'of passengers permitted lo be ca.rried assumed to be crowded (0 one side .as defined in paragraphs. 3.5.2.6 1Q 3.5.2.9 of the Stability Code shall nut exceed 10", !.6 Where anti-rolling devices are installed in a vessel~ .It shall be demonstrated that the above criteria can be maintained when the devices are in operation, 1.7 Provisions shaH be made for a safe margin of stabWty at all stages of the voy­ age, regard being given to additions of weight such as those due to absorption of water and to losses of weight such as' those due to consumption o.f fuel and stores. 2 Stability criteria applying to fishing vessels over 24m 2.1 In determining the right~ng lever curves (GZ curves) for the purposes €if 2.2 account shall be taken of the following: (a) (b) (c) Cd) (e) aUowance for the weight of wet fishing nets and other fishing gear on the deck; ltnd homogeneous distribution of the catch, unless this is inconsistent with practice; and catch on~eCk' if anticipated~ in operating conditions re.ferred to in ru]es 40 .3:1(2}(b)(ii).(iii) and (v)~ and water bal as! if carded; and allowance- for the free surface effect of liqlljd~ and, if applicabh,~, catch carried. ' 545 2.2 111 ail loading conditions; 2.2.l The area under the righting lever eurve (GZ curve) shaH nol be Jess thanO.055 metre-radians up La 30' angle of heel and not less than 0.090 metre-radians up to 40", Additionally, the are,l I.Ind~r tht:! righting lever curve (GZ curve) between the: angles of heel of 30~ and 40 9 or bet ween 30" and £T if th is angJe j~ less than 40" shfllJ n01 be less than 0.03 metre-fadiHflS. Sf i~ the of heel at which openings in the huH. supe.rstructure or deckhouses that cannot rapidly be do,sed weathel1ight begin to immerse. p. 2.2.2 The righting Jevcr (GZ) shaH be a ~least 200 miHimetres at an angle of heel equnl to or greater Lhan 30". 2.2.3 The maximum l'ighting lever (GZmax ) shall occtlr at an angle of heel prefer­ ably exceeding 30· but not Jess th.an 25~. 2.2.4 The initial metacemric heigh1 (GM) shaH not be less than 350 miHimelres for single deck ships. For ships of 70 metres in length and over with complete super~ structure, the metacentric height may be reduced to the satisfaction of the surveyor, but is ill no case to he IES:; than J 50 miHime!.res. 2.2.5 The range of positive stability shaH not be less than 60". The effects of enclosed deck erections with openings closed by approved weathertight fittings may be token into account in determining the range of positive stabililY. 2.3 The angle of heel at which progressive flooding. of fish holds could occur through hatches that remain open during fishing operations and that cannot rapidly be. ctosed, shaH be at least 20", unless the stability criteria of 2.2 can be satisfied with the respective fish holds partially or complelely flooded. 3 Stanual'd ]oacHng cot1flitions to be exall,jned " ~ .. -t: H~l 3.1. For a passenger ship' and a cargo-pas~enger ship: 3.1. { ship in the fuJIy loaded departure condition with any cargo homogeneously distributed throughout all cargo spaces, full stores nnd fuel and with the full number of passengers with their luggage; 3.1.2 ship in the fully loaded arrival conditionT with any cargo homogeneously dis­ tributed throughout aU cargo spaces, the fun number of passengers Clnd their luggage but wilh only J 0% slores Rnd fuel remaining; 3,1.3 ship without cargo, but with fun stores' and fuel and the fu!l number of pa~ sengers and their luggage; and 3.1.4 ship in the same conditio as at 2.1.3 above with only 10% stores .and fuel remaining. 3.2 For a cargo ship: 3.2.] Ship in the fully lo~ded departure, condition with cargo homogeneously dis tributed throughout all cargo spaces and with fun SlOre$ and fuel; 3.2.2 Ship in the fully loaded arrival condition with cargo homogeneously distrib uted throughout all cargo sp.aces Hila with JO% stores and fuel remaining; 3.2.3 Ship 1n haUast in the departure condition. without cargo but wilh fun stores and fuel; and 3.2.4 Ship in ballast in the an'iva) condition. without cargo and with 10'* stores and fuel; remain ing. 546 3.3 For a cargo ship intended to carry deck cargoes: 3.3. { Ship in the fuily loaded departure condition with cargo homogeneously distri~ but.e,d in the. holds and with cargo specified in positi.on and weight on deck. with fllil ~tores and fuel; ship in ballast in toe alTI val condftion, WidlOltt cargo and with [Oo/r stores and fuel remaining; and 3.3.2 Ship in the fully loaded arrival condition with cargo homogel1eou~ly di!:itri~ bute-d in holds and with a cargo specified in position and weight on deck. with ! 0%' stores and fuel. 3.4 3.4.1 and For a fishing vessel: depar,ture for the fishing grounds with full fuel, stores, ice, and fishing gear; 3.4.2 departure from the fishing grounds with fuJI catch; and 3.4.3 an'ivaI at home port with full catch and 10% fuel and stores; and 3.4.4 arrival at home port with 10% fuel, stores, and a minimum catch. that i!; nor­ maUy to be 20% of a fun catch but may be Lip to 40%, provided the surveyor is s.atis fied thaL operating patterns justify such a value; and 3.45 any other actual operating conditions the surveyor considers would produce the lowest values of the parameten; contained in the criteria required by 2 above. 4. Minimum stability criteria for vessels of l~ss than 24m in length 4.1 For decked vesse.ls having a length of less than 24m, the minimum meLacen·' tric height GMmin may be taken as 'GMmin =0.53 + 2B {O.075 ~ 0.37 fIB + 0.82 (f/B)4. O.014B/D - O.0321s1L \Vhere; L is thl! length of the vessd on the waterline in maximum load condition(m) I s is the actual length of enclosed supcrstnlCture extending from side to side of'the vessel B is the extreme breadth of the vessel on the waterline in maximum load condition (m) D is the depth of the vessel measured vertically from the base line to the top of the upper deck at side (m) f i~ the smallesl freeboard measured vertically fromthe rap of the upper deck at side- to the a.ctual waterline (m) 4.2 "The approximation in 4.1 is applicable to vessels having the following characteristjc~~: fIB between 0.02 and 0.20 1 slL sITk'lller than 0.60 BID between 1.75 and 2. I 5 Sheer fore and aft at least equa I to the standard sheer prescribed in regulation 38(8) of the: Intemntiona! Convention on Load Lines, 1966 Height of superstructure included in the calculation not less than 1.8m 4.21 For ships having parameters outside the above limits, the approximation should be applied with pmticular care. 43 The approximation in 4.1 is not inrended as a replacement for the ba5ic criteria given in I but should only be used if cross curvef; of smbilitYt KM (keel to transverse metacemre distrmce) curve and con'esponding GZ curves are not available for judging a vessel's stability. 1>. 547 4.4 The ca1cuiated value of G;\1min should be compared whh actual Gyf values of the vessel in all loading conditions. I.f a rolIing test. (see 7.6 of the Stability Code), an inclining experiment based on estinlated displacement, or another approximate method of determining the actual GM is used~ a safety margin should he added to the calculated GX!rnin. 5.1 Damage aRsumptions 5.1.1 The reqtliremenl~ of this section apply to all permiued conditions of loading. 5.1.2 For the purpose of making damage stability calculations. the permeabilities assumed should be in general as foHows: Spaces Appropriated to cargOOr stores Occupied by accommodation Occupied by machinery Intended for liquids Appropriated for cargo vehicles Void spaces ~ . l ~~rm~~ilitI-J 95 85 o or 95* 90 95 ~----~------~ " whichever results in the more severe requirement 5.1.3 Notwithstanding 5.1.2, permeability determined by direct calculation should be lIsed where a more onerous condition results, and may be. used where a less onerous condition results from that provided according to 5.1.2. 5.1.4 Administrations may permit the use of low-density foam or other media to provide buoyancy in void spaces, provided that satisfactory evidence is provided that any such proposed meduirn is the most suitabJe alternative and is: (a) of dosed-cell form if foam, or otherwise impervious to water absorption; (b) structurally stable under service conditions; (c) chemically inert in relation to structural materials with which it is in contact or other substances with which the medium is likely to be in contact (d) protected from fire hazards; and (e) properly secured in pJace and easily removeable for inspection of the void spaces. 5.1 .5 Any da.mage of a lesser extent than that postulated in 5.1.6 to 5.1.8, which would result in a more severe condition, shou'Id also be investigated. The shape of the damage should be assumed to be a parallelepiped. 5.1.6 The foHowing side damages should be assumed anywhere on the periphery of the craft: 548 (a) the longitudinal exte.nt of damage should be D.IL, nf 3m + 0.03Lor jim whichever is the least; (b) the transverse extent of penetration into the craft should be 0.2.8 orQ.05[ or 5rn f whichever is the least. However~ where th craft is filted with inflated skirts or with non-bnoyant side structures, the transverse extent of penetration should be at least 0.12 of the width of the ma.in buoyancy hu II or tank structure; and (c) the vertical extent of damage should be taken for the fuB depth of tIle craft.. j.l .7 Bottom damage should be assumed anywhere on the bottom of the craft as follows: (a) the. longitudinal. extent of damage should be 0.1 L Of 3m + 0.031., O[ i tm." whichever is the least; (b) the transverse extent of damage should be the full breadth of the bortom· of the craft· or 7m, whichever is the less, as shown in figure 5; and (c) the vertical extent of penetration into the craft should be D.02B or O.5m, whichever is' the less. 5.2 Following any of the postulated damages detailed in 5.1, the craft in still water should have sufficient buoyancy and positive stability to simultaneously ensure that: 5.2.1 After flooding has ceased and a state of equilibrium has been reached. the final waterline be 300mm below the level of any opening through which further flood­ ing could take place; 5.2.2 The angle of inclination of the craft from the horizontal does not normally exceed J 0° in any direction. However, where this is clearly impractical, angles of inclination up to 15° immediately after damage but reducing to 10" within } 5 minutes may be permitted provided that efficient non-slip deck surfaces and suitable hQlding points, e.g., holes, bars, etc., are provided; 5.2.3 There is a positive freeboard from the damage waterline to survival craft em barkation positions; 5.2.4 Any flooding of passenger compartments or escape routes, which might oceur, \-viIlnot significantly impede the evacuation of passengers; 5.2.5 Essential emergency equipment~ emergency radios, power supplies and public address systems needed for organizing the evacuation remain accessible and operational~ \ /5.2.6 The residl~~t.; ~ o! a multihull vessel complies with the appropriate eri C) \P teria as laid out ir@~~ ..... "., ? t elMO HSC Code; and r 5.2.7 Residual stabiTity 0 any other vessel meets the requirements of regulation 1I 1/8 of the Convention or other standard considered appropriate by the Administration. 6. Intact stability requirements for barges 6.1 The criteria set out below should be appJied having regard to the provisions of 4.7 of the Stability Code. 549 6.2 The area under a righting lever curve up to the angle of maxi;:num righting lever should not be less that 0.08 metre-radian.. 6.3 The static angle of heel due to a. nnifonniy distributed wind load: of O.54kPa (wind speed of 30m/s) should not exceed an angle corresponding to half the freeboard for the relevant loading condition, where the lever of wind. heeling m.mnent is meas­ ured from the centroid of the windage area to half the draught. 6.4 The minimum range of stability should be·: For L equal to or less than 100m 20 degrees For L equal to or greater than l50m 15 degr.ees For intermediate iengths the minimum range should be obtained by linear interpolation. 7. Determination of vessel9 § stability by niel:U~S c~f roUblg period tes~§ (for vessels up to PIO metres h11~;rlgth) 7.1 The IMO, recognizing the desirability of supplying to masters of small vessels instructions for a simplified determination of initial stability, developed a standard for the performance of rolling period tests. It was concluded that the rolling period test was a useful means of approximately detennining the initial stability of small vessels v~hen it is not practicable to give approved loading conditions or other stability information, or as a supplement to such information. Accordingly, the IiVIO incorporated this guid­ ance in 7.6 of the Code on intact stability for all types of ships covered by liviD instru­ ments. The fonowing duplicates this gujdance in a form appropriate to the Pacific Regulations. 7.2 Investigations comprising the evaluation of a number of inclining and roIling tesIS according to various formulae showed that the following formula gave the best results and has the advantage of being the simplest: where: f B "L .1. = factor for the rolling period (rolling coefficient) as given in 7.4; = breadth of the vessel in metres: = time for a full rolling period in seconds (i.e. for one oscillation "to and fro" port - starboard - port, or vice versa). 7.3 The factor f i.s of the greatest importance a.nd the data from the above tests were used for assessing the influence of the distribution of the various masses in the whole body of the loaded vessel. 7.4 For coasters of nonnal size (excluding tankers) and fishing vessels, the following average values were observed: 550 r------ --------·---··--......-..-va--t; -ue-s--'-(a-p-p-ro-X~l-m-a-:-te-'-)· ~-~ I~- Empty vessel or vessel carrying baIlH$! 0.88 Vessel fully load.ed and with liquids in tanks ! COmpriSing the foUowing percentage of the Iotal IOCld on board (i.e. cargo. liquids, stores, etc.): 20% of total load 10'k of total load 5% of total load Double-boom shrimp fishing boats1 Deep-sea fishing boats2 Boats with live fish weli2 0.78 0.75 0.73 0.80 0.60' 0.95 J' ~ ! The stated values are mean values. Generally, f values observed during the. tests were within ± 0.05 of those given above. 1. Although the values. are. given for fishing vessels, the.y provide guidance on the f values applicab1e to other types of vessel of similar form (see also C.7.5) 7.5 . The tubulated f values were based upon a series of limited tests and therefore. it is recommended that Administrations should re-examine these values in the light of any different circumstances applying to their own vessels. It would be of advantage to' Administrations to colfect and ana1yse information on the stability and f values of ves­ sels within their own jurisdictions in order to reflect accurately the application of stability criteria obtained from rolling tests to typical vessel ty.pes. 7.6 It should be noted that the greater the distance of In asses from the rolling axis, the greater the rolling coefficient will be. Therefore it can be expected that: the foiling coefficient for an unloaded vessel will be higher than that for a loaded vesseJ and the rolling coefficient for a vessel carrying a great amount of bunkers and ballast - both groups are usually located in the double bottom, i.e. far away from the rollingo axis will be higher than that of the same vessel having an empty double bottom. 7.7 The rolling coefficients recommended above were determined by tests with vessels. in port and with their consumable liquids at normal working levels; thus the influences exerted by the vicinity of the quay. the limited depth of water and the free surfaces of liquids in service tanks are included. 7.8 Experiments have shown that the result$ of the rolling test method get increas ingly less reliable the nearer they approach OM values of 0.26m and below. 551 7.9 For the following reasons, it IS not genera.Jly recommended that results he obtained from rolling osc.illations taken in a seaway: (a) exact coefficients for tests in open waters are not a vailable~ (b) the roHing periods ob~erved may not be free oscillations but forced oscillations due to the seaway; (c) frequently in a seaway. o1::ci.Hations are either irregular or onLy re.gula: for too shori an. interval of time to allow accurate measurements to b( observed; and (d) specialized recording equipment is necessary. 7.10 However, sometimes it may be desirable to use [he vessel's period of roll as a means of approximately judging the stability at sea. If this is done, care should be taken to discard readings, which depart appreciably from the majority of other obser­ vations. Forced oscil1ations cOITesponding to the. sea period and differing from the natural period at which the vessel seems to move should be disregarded. In ord.er to obtain satisfactory results, it may be necessary to select intervals when the sea action is least violent and it may be necessary t.o discard a considerable number of observations. 7. I 1 In view of the foregoing circumstances, it needs to be recognized that the qetermination of the stability by means of the roBing test in a seaway"should only be regarded as a very approximate e~(imation. 7.12 The formula given in paragraph 7.2 can be reduced to: GMo:::F 1'1'/ \Vhere F ::: a modified factor for the rolling period If this formulation is adopted it is suggested, in line withthe advice in 7.5, that the Administration should determine the F valuers) applicable to vessels within their jurisdictions. 7.13 The determination of the stability can be simplified by giving the master permissible rolling periods. in relation to the draughts, for the appropriate value(s) of F considered necessary. 7.14 An approach to determining the initia.l stability of a vessel by means of a nomogram is described in the Code on intact stability for all types of ships covered by I~10 instruments. 7.15 Section 7.J6 shows an example of a recommended form in which these instructions might be presented by the Administration to the ma~ters. Each Administration should recommend the F values to be lIsed on the basis of its own experience. 552 8~ ReCOlnmendations on procedures for the conduct of rolling tests . 8.1 The rolling period required is the time for one complete osdllaition of the vessel and to ensure the most accurate results in obtaining this value the following precautions should be observed. 8.2 The test should be conducted with the vessel in harbour, in smooth water with the minimum interference from the wind and tide. 8.3 Starting with the vessel at the extr.eme end of a roU to one side (say port) a the vessel about to move towards the upright, one complete oscillat.ion wiH have be made when the vessel has moved right ac.ross to the other extreme side (i.e. starboax and returned to the original starti.ng point and is about to commence the next roll. 8.4 By means of a stop-watch, the time should be taken for not less than about five complete oscillations. Counting of the oscillations should begin when the vess is at the extreme end of a roll. After allowing the roll to completely "die away~ this operation should be repeated at least twice more. If possible, in every case the sam number of complete oscillations should be timed to establish that the readings are consistent, i.e. repeating themselves within reasonable limits. Knowing the total tif: for the total number of oscillations made, the mean time for one complete osdHati can be calculated. 8.5 The vessel can be made to roll by rhythmically lifting up and putting dowr a weight as far off the centreline as possible; by pull lng on the mast with a rope; b: people running athwartships in unison; or by any other means. However~ and this i most important, as soon as this forced rolling has commenced, the means by whicl has been induced should be stopped and the vessel allowed to roll freely a naturally. If rolling has been in duced by lowering or raising a weight it is preferal that the weight is moved by a dockside crane. If the vessel's own derrick is used~ { weight should be placed on the deck, at the centreline, as soon as the rolIing is est, lished. 8.6 The timing and counting of the oscillations should only begin when it judged that the vessel is rolling freely and naturally, and only as much as is necess~ to accurately count these oscillations. 8.7 The mooring should be slack and the vessel breasted off to avoid making P. contact with the wharf or any other structure during its rolling. To check this. and u' to get some idea of the number of oscillations that can be reasonably counted ~. limeo, .f! Rrelipljt:l?TY ~opjng test should be made before starting to record actual tim' 8.8 Care should be taken to ensure that there is a reasonable clearance· of wa. under the keel and at the sides of the vessel. 553 8.9 Weighls of reasonable size wh ich are liable (0 swing (e.g. a lifeboat), or liabl~ lO move {e.g. a drum), ~hould be ~ecllred against. slich movement. 8.10 The free smfnce effect.!) of slack tanks should be kepl as small as is practicable during the [est. 8.11 Limitations on the use of this melhod 8. t 1.1 A long period of roll, corresponding to a GM. of a.20m or below, indicates a condition of low stabilIty. However, under such circumstances, accuracy in determina~ tion of the aclllal value of G~l" is reduc~d. 8. [1.2 If, for some reason, these rolling tests are C:1rried out in open, deep but smooth warers r inducing the roll, for examplet by putting over the helm, then the GM. caIctl­ lated by using the method and coefficient of paragraph 7.16.1 above should be reduced by a fjgure tp be estimated by the Administration to obtain the final answer. 8.1 1.3 The determination of stability by means of the rolling test in disturbed waters should only be regarded as a very approximate estimation. If such a test is performed, care should be taken to discard readings. which depart appreciably from the majority of other observations. Forced oscillations corresponding to the sea period and differ~ ing·from the natural period at which {he vessel seems to move should be disregarde.d. In order to obtain satisfactory results, it may be necessary to select intervals when the sea action is least violent and it may be neGessary to discard a considerable number of of observations. 1 Stability booklet SCHEDULE VII (REGULATION 41) STAJ1ILIT V INFOP •. iWATION ].1 Stability daut and associated plans should be drawn up ill the official language or languages of Lhe issuing country and the language of the master. If the languages used are. neither English nor French the text should include a translation into one of these languages. 1.2 Each ship should be pmvided with a stabiJity booklets approved by the Administration, which contaiut-i sufficient information to enable the master to operate the ship in compliance with the applicable requiremenls contained in the Code. J.3 The format of the stability booklct nnd the information included will vary depending on the ship type and operation. In developing the stability booklet, c{)nsid­ eration should he given to induding the following information: 1.3.1 a general descriplion of the ~hip; 1.3.2 in:;tl'llctions on the u:-;e of the hooklet; 1.3.3 general .arrangement plan!:i showing watenight compartments, closures, vents, downflooding angles. pennancnt b<lIIast. aHowable deck loadings and freeboal'd diagrams; 554 1.3.4 hydrostatic curves or tables alld cross-c.urves of stability calculaled on a free .. trimming basi~, for the ranges of displacemenl and trim an[icipmed in normat opera(in conditi()O$; 1.3.5 capacity plan or tables showing capacilies and centres of gray ity for each carg stowage space; ] .3.6 lank sounding tables showing capacities. centre.s of gravity. and free smfac data for ea,ch tank~ 1.3.7 infol1nation on Joading restrictjons~ such as maximum KG or minimum G)" curve. or table that can be llsed to determine compliance with the appJicab1e stability en teria; 1.3.8 standard operating conditions and examples for developing other acceptable loading conditions using the information contained In the stabHily bookJet 1.3.9 a brief description of the stabHity cRJculatiotis done, including assumptions~ I J.1 0 genera! precautions for preventing unintentional flooding: 1.3. t 1 information concerning the use of any special cross-flooding fittings. wit. descriptions of damage conditions whjch may require cross-flooding; 1.3.12 any ether necessary guidance for the safe operation of the ship under norm£) and emergency conditions; J.3, I 3 a ulblc of coments and index for each booklet; ! .3.14 inclining test report for the ~hipt or, where the stability data are based on a sis ter ship. the inclining test report of that sister ship along with the lightweight surve: report for the ship in question. AlternativelY1 where lightship particulars are determine! by other methods than from inclining of the ship or its sister. a summary of the metho< used to determine thQ~e particulars may be provided; 1.3.15 recommendation for determination of ship1 s stability by means of aI in~service inclining test 1.4 As an alternative to the stability booklet mentioned in 1.2. regulation 4 J (4) 0 the Regulations provides that a simplified booklet in accordance with 2 and containint sufficient information to enable the master to opertate the ship in compliance with thr applicable provisions of the regulations may be provided at the discret.ion of the Administration. 1.5 As a supplement to the approved stability booklet~ a loading computer"may be used 10 facilitate the stabiJity calculations mentioned in paragraph] .3.9. 1.6 It is desirable that the input/output ftom in the computer and screen presenta lion be similar to the one in the stability booklet so that the operators wiIl easily gail famiIiatity wiLh the use of the stabHity bookJet. 1.7 A simpJe and straightforward instruction manual, written in accordance wit!. sound marine practice and in a language common to aU officers., should be providc( with the loading computer; f.8 In order lO validate the proper functioning of the computer program. four load· ing conditions laken from the stability booklet (final) should be nm in the compute periodicaHy ~md the printouts should be· maintained on board as check conditions fa future reference. 555 SCHEDCLE VIII (REGL1-ATIOX 43) J.l Subject to paragraph 1.2 every vessel shaH be provided with a pumping system capable of pumping from and draining any watertight compartment in the vessel. 1.2 A watertight compartment less than 7O/Ci of the total underdcck vQlume may be drained into the adjacent compartment by means of a self-closing valve. or cock. The valve or cock shall be fitted outside the compartment to be drained and shall be operable from a readily accessible position. t.3 In the case of a passenger vessel of 15m in length and over the system shall permit pumping and draining from every space in the vessel whilst. anyone water­ tight compartment is flooded. 'Vessels shall be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with the following table: ~~" .. Meastfred length of vessel in m 10m and over and 12.5m and over aI i 7.5m and over U1 20m and over and 25m and over and less than 12.5111 1d less than 17.5m ld less than 20m less than 25m less than 35m , 1Lz~. • ... 3 PUnl? details 3. I In any vessel: Manual pumps discharge capacity as installed I No Capacity in kiIolitreslhr ~. 1 5.5 1 5.5 1 8.0 !\'ot permitted Not permitted " . -- . Power pumps discharge capacity as installed No Capacity in kilo) itreslhr 1 5.5 1 11.0 I 11.0 2 1 LO 2 15.0 3. i.} a power pump may be substituted for a manually operaied pump~ 3.1.2 a power pump may be driven by a main engine. an auxiliary engine or by an electric motor. However, where 2 power pumps are required, each pump shall not be dependent on the same source of power. . 3.1.3 where a vessel is required by 2 to be fitted with 2 power pumps and the capacity of one of those pumps is less than that specified by not more than 20% the de,ficiency may be made good by an excess of capacity in the othe.r power pump; and 3.1.4 a bilge pump shall be of the self-priming type or be provided with a suitable priming device 556 4 Pipe Materials 4.1 All bilge piping shaH be of SleeI or heavy gauge copper. 4.2 \'otwit"hstanding the provisions of 4.1 and subject to 4.3, reinforced syntlleti,,' rubber piping may be used as tail pipes. 4.3 \Vhere tIle Admin.istration permits the Lise of non-metallic bilge piping in particular circumstances it shall have a high resistance to sa~t water, fuel oil. hear ane vibration and be capable of operating under suction without collapse and resultant reduction in effective area. 5 Strainers 5. I On vessels of 20m in length and above each bilge suction in a machinery space shall be fitted with a mudbox and metallic tail pipe. AU other bilge $.uc.tions shaJl be fitted with a mudbox, strum box or strainer. Special consideration shaH be given to the accessibility of bilge suctions. 5.2 Strainer h.oles shall not be greater than IOmm diameter and the aggregate area of the holes shall not be less than twice the area of the suction pipe. 6 Back-Flooding 6.1 B iJge piping arrangements shaH be so arranged as to prevent water passing from the sea into holds or machinery spaces, or where the length of a vessel is 25m. and over from one watertight compartment to another. The bilge connection to any pump, which also draws from the sea, shall be either a screw down non-return valve. or a cock, which cannot be opened at the same tme to the bilges and to the sea. Where the length of a vessel is 25m and over valves in bilge distribution boxes shaH be non-return valves. 7. Pipe Sizes 7.1 In vessels of 10m and over in length the diameter of bi~ge suction pipes is to be not less than that determined by the fonowing fOlmula: 1(2 7.1.1 dm = 5 + 1.68 (L (B+ D)' db = 25 + 2.16(C (B+ 0» w. where dm = internal diameter of the main bilge suction pipe in mm db = internal diameter of branch suction pipes in mm L = length of the vessel in m B :::: breadth of vesfieI in m D .. :::-. d~p~!! . .2f v~.s.~el i~ .n:! .... C = length of compartment in m 7.1.2 :Xo main or hranch suction piping is to be le~s than 32 mm in diameter. 557 8.1 In alI decked vessels the space. in. which the propulsion machinery is located shall be fitted with a bilge level device, wbich is connected loan audible aiarm 1 located near the st.eering position. The power suppiy for the audible alarm shaIl be available at all tim.es there is any person on board. 1Nith the. machinery operating under full power conditions the alarm shall, when operated, be clearly audible at the. steering position. SCHEDULE IX (REGULATION 52(1)) RECOiVIIvIENDED NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD 'VESSELS 1 Noise levellirnits in 'work spaces Fl. i I~.1.2 EI.3 EI.4 Fl.5 continuously manned machinery spaces non-continuously manned machinery spaces machiilery control rooms \Vorkshops work spaces not elswhere specified 2 Noise level1hnits ill navigation sp~ces F.2.1 F.2.2 F.2.3 F.2.4 F.3.1 F.3.2 F,3.3 F.3.4 navigating bridge and chartroom na vigation bridge wings and in way of windows radio rooms (radio not producing audio signals) radar rooms cabins and hospitals mess rooms and recreation rooms open recreation areas Offices 90dBA IIOdBA 75 dBA. 85dBA 90dBA 65 dBA 70dBA 60dBA 65 dBA 60dBA 65 dBA 75 dBA 65 dBA 558 4. :"ioise level Urnit~ in service spaces E4. I gaIJeys (food processing machinery nor operating,; F.4.2 serveries and pantries 5.. Noise leveJ limits in spaces not normally occupied E5.1 all spaces not elsewhere specified SCHEDt.;LE X (REGL1 .. ATION 64(14) INTERNATIONAL SHORE CONNECTION 75 dBA 75 dBA 90dBA Dimensions of flanges shaIJ be in accordance. with the following table: Description Dimension Outside diameter 178mm Inside diameter 64mm Bolt circle diameter 132mm . Slots in flange Four hoies, 19m m in diameter spaced equidistant1y on the above bolt circle diameter, slotted to the flange periphery Flange thickness 14.5mm mininmum ----.. Bolts and nuts Four, each of 16mm diameter and 50mm length G.2 The connection shaH be of steel or other suitable material and shall be·' designed for 1.0N/mm2 services. G3. The flange shaH have a flat face on one side and on the other shall be perma­ nently a,ttached to a coupling that wif] fit the vessel's hydrant and hose. The connec­ rion shaH be kept aboard the vesseJ together with a gasket of any material suitable for I.ONlmm2 services. together with four bolts and nuts in accordance with 1 and eight washers. 559 SCHEDCLEXI (REG"Ulj\TION) P:all't A Carriage of dfl.ngerous goods in packaged form or jn solid form in bulk 10 . Regulation 1 Application Unless expressly provided othenvise. this part appHes to dangerous goods classified under regulation 2 which are carried in packaged form or in solid form in bulk (hereinafter referred to as "dangeroLls goods"), in all ships to which the present regulations apply and in cargo ships of less than 500 gross tonnage. 2 The provisions of this part do not apply to ships' stores and equipment. 3 The carriage of dangerous goods is prohibited except in accordance with the provisions of this part. 4 To supplement the provisions of this part, each Contracting Government shall issue, or cause to be issued, detailed instructions on safe packaging and stowage of dangerous goods which shall include the precautions necessary in relation to other cargo I I, Regulation 1; C lassificat ion Dangerous goods shall be divided into the following classes: Class 1 Explosives Class 2 Gases: comgressed. liquefied or dissolved under pressure Class 3 Flammable J2 liQuids Class 4.] Flammable solids Class 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion CJass 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances Class 5.2 Organic peroxides Class 6. J Poisonolls (toxic) substances Class 6.2 Infectious substances Class 7 Radioactive materials Class 8 Corrosives Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances, that is any other substance which experience has shown, or may show. to be of such a dangerous character that the provisions of this part shaH apply to it. 10 Refer to MSCJCirc.559, Form for reporting incidents invQlving dangerous goods and marine pollu­ tants in packaged form on board ships and in port areas. il Refer to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (l:vlDG Code), adopled by the Organization by resollHion A. 716( J 7). and to I he relevant sections and the related parts of appendix B of the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bufk Cargoes (Be Code), adopted by the Organization A.434(Xl). as may be amended hy the Maritime Safety Committee. 12 "Flammable" has the same meaning as "inllammable" HeguJation 3 PCl.ckag;ng 560 The packaging of dangerous goods shall be: (1 ) well made and in good condition (2) of such a character that any interior surface with which the content:~, may come in contact is not dangerousI y affected by the substance being conveyed; and (3) capable of withstanding the ordinary risks of handling and carriage by sea. 2 Vvhere the lise of absorbent or cushioning material is customary in the packaging of liquids in receptac.Ies, that material shall be: (1) capable of minimizing the dangers to which the liquid may give ris( (2) so disposed as to prevenl movement and ensure that the receptacle ' remains surrounded; and . (3) where reasonably possible, of sufficient quantity to absorb the liqui( in the event of breakage of the receptacle. 3 . Receptacles containing dangerous liquids' shaH have an ullage at the fiHing temperature sufficient to allow for the highest temperat.ure during the course of normal carriage. 4 Cylinders or receptacles for gases under pressure shaH be adequately con structed. tested, maintained and correctly fi1led. 5. Empty uncleaned receptacles which have been used previously for the car riage of dangerous goods shall be subject to the provisions of this part for filled receptacles) unless adequate measures have been taken to nullify any hazard. ~ Regulation 4 Marking, labelling and placarding . Packages containing dangerous goods shall be durably marked with the correct technical name; trade names alone shall not be used. 2 Packages containing dangerous good!' shall be provided with distinctive labels or stencils of the labels, or pJacardst as appropriate, so as to make dear the dangerolIS-'pr()perties of the goods contaIned therein. 3 The method of marking the correct technica1 name and of affixing labels or applying stencils of labels. or of affixing placards on packages containing dangerous 561 goods~ shall be stich that this information will still be identifiable on packages surviving at least three months' immersion in the. sea. In consid.ering suitable mark­ ing labelling and placarding methods, account shall be taken of the d.urabiI ity of the malerial:-; used and of the surface. of the package. 4 Packages containing dangerous goods shall be so marked and liabelled except that: (I) packages containing dangerous goods of a low degree of hazard or packed in limited quantities 13 ; or (2) when special circumstances permit, packages that are stowed and handled in units that are identified by labels or placards; may be exempted from labelling requirements. Regulati<D!1 5 Documents In a.II documents relating to the carriage of dangerolls goods by sea where lhe goods are named! the correct technical name of the goods shall be used (trade names alone shall not be used) and the correct description given in accordance with t~e cJassification set out in regulation 2. 2 The shipping documents prepared by the shipper shaH include, or be accom­ panied by, a signed certificate or declaration that the shipment offered for calTiage is properly packaged and marked, labelled or placarded, as appropriate, and in proper condition for carriage. 3 The persons responsible for the packing of dangerous goods in a freight con tainer or road vehicle shall provide a signed container packing ce11ificate or vehicle packing declaration stating that the cargo in the unit has been properly packed and secured and that all applicable transport requirements have been met. Such a certifi­ cate or declaration may be combined with the document referred to in paragraph 2, 4 Where there is due cause to suspect that a freight container or road vehicle in which dangerous goods are packed is not in compliance with the requirements of paragraph 2 or 3, or where a container packing certificate or vehicle packing declaration is not ~vailable, the freight container or vehicle shall not be accepted for shipment. S Each ship carrying dangerous goods shall have a special list or manifest set­ ting forth, in accordance with the classification set out in regulation 2, the dangerous goods on board and the location thereoF. A detailed $towage plan. which identifies by class and sets out the location of all dangerous goods on board, may be used in place of sllch a special list or manifest. A copy of one of these documents shall be made available before departure to the person or organization designated by the port Slate authority. 13 Refer to the specific e);,emptions provided for in the lYIDG Code Regulation 6 Stowage requirements 562 Dangerous goods shall be loaded, stowed and secured safely and appropriately in accordance with the nature of the goods. Incompatibfe goods shall be segregated from one another. 2 Explosives (execept ammunition) which present a serious risk shalf be stowed in a magazine which shall be kept securely closed whUe at sea. Such explosives shaH be segregated from delonators. Electrical apparatus and cables in any compartment in which explosives are can-jed shall be so designed and used as to minimize the risk of fire or explosion. 3 Dangerous goods in packaged form which give off dangerous vapours shaH be stowed in a mechankaHy ventilated space or on deck. Dangerous goods in solid fonn iR bulk which give off dangerolls vapours shall be stowed in a well ventilated space. 4 In ships can-ying flammable liquids or gases, special precautions shall be taken where necessary against fire or explosion. 5 Substances. which are liable to spontaneous heating or combustion~ shaIJ not be car ried unless adequate precautions have been taken to minimize the likelihood of the outbreak of fire. 6 Cargo transport units. including freight containers, shall be Joaded~ stowed and secured throughout the voyage in accordance with the Cargo Securing Manual approved by the Administration. The Cargo Securing Manual shall be drawn up to a standard at least equivalent to the guidelines developed by the Organization I4, Regulation 7 Explosives in passenger shipsl5 Explosives in division 1.47 compatibility group S, may be carried in any amount in passenger ships. ~o other explosives may be carried except anyone of the. following: 0) explosive articles for life-saving purposes, if the total net explo..c;ives mass of such articles does not exceed 50 kg per ship; or (2) explosives in compatibility groups C~ D and E, if the total net explosives mass does not exceed 10 kg per ship; or (3) explosive articles in compatibility group G other than those requiring special stowage. if L1e total net explosives mass does not exceed 10 kg per ship; or , 14 refer to YTSC/Cire.385 on rhc Cargo Securing Manual and :vtSC'JCire.745 on Guidelines for the preparation of the Cargo Securing Manual 15 Refer to class 1 of the I~tDG Code. 563 (4) explosive. anicles in compati.bility group B. if the total net explosives mass does not exceed Skg per ship. 2 XotwiLh~tanding the provisions of paragraph I; additional quantities or type~ of explosives nU1Y be carried in passenger ships in which special safety measures approved hy the Administration are taken. ReguJation '7"'1: Reporfing of incidents involving dangerous goods \\fhen an incident takes place involving the loss or likely loss overboard of packaged dangerous goods into the sea, the master, or other person having charge of the ship, shall report the pariculars of such an incident without. delay and to the fulle.st extent possible to the nearest coastal State. The report shall be base on the gui.delines and general principles adopted by the Organization I6. 2. In the event of the ship referred to in paragraph I being abandoned: or in the event of a report from such a ship being incomplete or unobtainable, the owner. char­ terer. manager or operator of the ship. or their agents shall, to the fullest extent pos­ sible, assume the obligations placed on the master by this regulation. 16 Refer to resolution A.648( 16) General principles for ship reporting systems and ship reporting requirements, including guidelines for reporting incidents involving dangerous goods. harmful substance and or marine pollutahts 564 SCHEDULE XII (REGCLATIO~ 92(2» LIFERAF'T CO~STRi;CTI0N AXD CAPACITY Construction of rigid coastal life rafts I. I Tbe liferaft shall be so constructed so that if it is dropped into the. water fron a height of 6m, or from its stowed position, whichever is the gl'eater, o.cithe.r the liferaft nor its equipment will be damaged. 1.2 The buoyancy of the. liferaft shall be derived from a material having the pro perties detailed below: ~1inimu!!l density 32kg/m3 Minimum compressive strength at 10 per cent strain 235kPa Minimum closed cell content 92 per ce.nt " Maximum water uP.~ ~f..:,." 400mllm3 Self-extinguishing to ASTM D 1692168 Maximum burnin.g rate IOOmmlminute High resistance to kerosene, distillate, petrol and oils 1.3 The liferaft shaH be so constructed that 75 per cent of the buoyancy material is placed around its perimeter. 1.4 The buoyancy material shalJ be covered with an approved fay up of gJass reinforced plastic or a casing of ITlarine plywood (marine plywood shall comply with australian Standard 2272); the covering shall be of a highly visible colour. ~ 1.5 The equipment of the Iiferaft shall be so stowed as to be readily available whichever way up Lhe liferaft is floating or may be stowed in a buoyant canistf:1r attached to the liferaft by a line. 1.6 The total mass of ailY Iiferaft shal [ not exceed 180kg. 1.7 The liferaft shaH be effective and stable when floating either way up and in no case shaI1 the water plane area be less than 15m2 • 1.8 'The liferaft shall have a painter attached~ and a IifeHne securely becketed round the outside. A lifeline shall also be fitted round the inside of the Iiferaft. 1.9 The liferaft shall be stowed so as to float free in the event of the vessel sink ing. 1.10 The c~mstr~ct!9!1 ... oL the lifer.aftsh~II iQclu<J~ a coyer of aJl~gbly vi~jQI~. colour. This cover shall be capable of protecting the occupants against injury from exposure. The top and the inside of the cover shall be fitted with a lamp~ which derives its power from a sea-<lctivated cell. 565 11 ,1 The upper surface of the.liferaft shall be fitted with retro-reflective tape not Jess than 50mm in width such that the liferaft is nlade visible to searching boats and aircraft. 2.1 The liferaft shall be so constructed that, when fully inflated and floating witt the cover uppermost, it shall be stable in a seaway. 2.2 The Iiferaft shall be so constructd that if it is dropped into the water from a height of 6m or from its stowed position, whichever is the greater, neither the liferaft nor its equipmenL v/ill be damaged. 2.3 The construction of the liferaft shall include a cover of a highly visible colour, capable of protecting the occupants against il~jury from exposure. The top and the inside of the cover shall be fitted with a lamp. which derives its power from a sea-activated cell. 2.4 The liferaft shaH be fitted with a painter and shall have a line securely beck eted around the outside, and a lifeline fiued around the inside. 2.5 The liferaft shaH be capable of being readily righted by one person if it inflates in an inverted position. 2.6 The liferaft shaH be fitted at each opening with efficient means to enable per­ sons in the wa.ter to climb on board. 2..7 The liferaft. shall be contained in a valise or other container so constructed as to be capable of withstanding hard wears under conditions mel with a sea. The lifer­ aft in such valise or container shall be inherently buoyant. 2.8 The buoyancy of the liferaft shall be divided into an even Dumber of com partments, so arranged that either half of the total number of compartments is capa­ ble of supporting out of the water the number of persons in the carrying capacity of the 1 iferaft. 2.9 The total mass of the liferaft and its equipment, contained in a valise or other container, shall not exceed 185kg, unless the liferaft is designed to be launched by a launching appliance, or a marine evacuation system, or is so stowed that it can be launched by one person in adverse conditions. 2. 10 The floor of the Hferaft shall be waterproof. 2.1"f The liferafr shall be inflatd by a gas, which is not injurious to the occupants, and inflation shall take place automaticaUy either on the pull ing of a line, or by some other equally simpie and efficient method. Provision shall be made for maintaining pressure with a topping-up pump or bellows. 2.12 The Iiferaft shaH be of suitable material and construction, and shaH be so constructed as to be capable of withstanding exposure for 30 days afloat in all sea conditions. 566 2. t 3 Every HferafL which is designed for use with a launching appliance shaH be properly constructed for thal purpose, and shall be of sufficient st.rength ro permit it to be safely low(;red into the wate-f when loaded with its fuJI. complement of persons and equipment. 2,14 The liferaft shall be capable of operating through a lempera.ture range of +66tJC to 18·°C. 3. Construction and equipment of open reversible Iiferafts~ 3.1 Gellerai 3.!.1 AU open reversible Iiferafts should be: (a) constructe with proper workmanship and materials, (b) not damaged in stowage throughout the air temperature range of 18QC to+65°C; . (c) capable of operating throughout an air temperature range of - r 8DC to + 65°C. and a seawater temperature range of - i °c.to +300 C; (d) rot-proof! corrosion-resistant t and not be unduly affected by sea­ water, oil or fungal attack; (e) stable and maintain their shape when inflated and ful1y laden: and (f) fitted with retro-reflective tape not less than 50mm wide around both buoyancy chambers of the liferaft to assist in detection from the sea llnd from the air. 3.2 Construction 3.2.1 The open reversible Hferaft should be so constructed that when it is dropped ill to the water in its container from a height of 10m, the liferaft and its equipment will operate satisfactory If the open reversible tiferaft is to be- stowed at a heig~t of more than 10m above the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition. it should ~e of a type~ which has been satisfactorily drop*lested from at least that height. . 3.2.2 The open reversible floating liferaft should be capable of wilhstanding· repealed jumps on to it from a height of at least 4.5m. 3.2.3 The open reversib1e lifel'aft and its fittings should be so constnlcted as to ennble it to be. towed at a speed of 3 knots in calm water when loaded with its fuU complement of persons and equipment, with the sea anchor deployed. 3.2.4 "The open reversible liferaft when fully inflated should be capable of being boarded from the water whichever way up it inflates. 3.2.5 The main buoyancy chamber should be divided into not less than two sepa­ rate compartments; chambers should be so ananged that in the event of oOt! of the compartments being da.maged or failing to inflate, (he intacl compa11mem should be able to support, with positive freeboard over the open reversibte I iferaft's entire periphery~ the l1umber of persons which the !iferaft is permitted to accommodate,· each having- a mass of 75kg, and seated in their normnl positions. 567 3.2.6 The FJoor of the open reversible iiferaft s.houJd be waterproof. 3.2.7 The open reverslbJe Jifernft should be inOated with a non·toxic· gas by an inflation system complying with the following requirements: (a) the open reversible liferafl shall be capable of being jnflated by one per:-;on; (b) inflation should be completed within [he period of one minute. at an ambient temperature of between J goC and 200(: and within a period of three minutes at an ambient lemperature of - [8°C; and (c) after inflation the open reversible liferaft should maintain its form when loaded with its full complement of person!')' and equipment. 3.2.8 Each infifltable compartmem shou1d be capable of withstandb1g a pressure equaJ to at Jeast three limes the working pressure and should be prevented from reaching a pressure exceeding twice the working pressure either by means of relief of valves or by a limited gas supply. lvleans should be provided for fitting the topping­ lip pump or bel1ows. 3.2.9 The sllrface of the buoyancy tubes shou1d be of non-slip material. At least 25% of these tubes should be of a highly visible colour. 3.3 Open reversible liferaft Sttings 3.3.1 Lifelines should be securely bccketed around the inside and outside of the open reversible Iiferaft. 3.3.2 The open reversible lireraft should be Hued with an efficient painter of a length suitable for automatic inflation on reaching the water. For open reversible liferafts accommodating more than 30 persons an additional bowsing-in line should be fitted. 3.3.3 The breaking strength of the painter system including its means of aftach­ mem to the open reversible Iiferaft, except tile we·ak link. should be not less than: (a) 7.5 kN for open reversible Iiferafls accommodating llP to 8 persons; (b) 10.0 kN for open reversible Iiferafts accommodating 9 to 30 persons; and (c) 15.0 kN for open reversible Iiferafts accommodating more than 30 persons. 3.3.4 The weak link shall not be broken by the force required to pun the painter hom the life-raft container, shall be of sufficient strength to permit the inflation of the Iiferaft, and shaH break under a strain of 2.2 t OA k~. 3.3.5 The open revcr~jblc 'ifcraft should be fitted with at least the following num· bee of inflated ramps to assjst boarding from the sea whichever way up the raft inflates: (a) one boarding ramp for open reversible liferafts accommodating up lo 30 persons; or (b) two boarding ramps for open reversible fi.feraft~ accommodating more than 30 persons, such boarding rmnps should be 1800 apart. 568 3.3.6 The open reversible Iiferaft should be fitted with water pockets complying with the following requirements: (a) the cross-sectional area of the pockets should be in the shape of an isosceles triangle (he. following requirements: (b) the cross~secli()nal area of the pockets should be in the shape of an isosceles triangle with the base of [he triangle. attached to the buoy aney tubes of the open reversible I iferaft; (c) the design should be sllch that the pockets fiB to approximately 60 per cent of capacity within 1.5 to 25 seconds; of deployment; (d) the pockets attached to each buoyance tube should normally have aggregate capacity of between 125 litres and 150 litres for inflatable open reversible. Hferafts up to and including the 10 person size; (e) the pockets to be fitted to ea.ch buoyancy tube on liferafts certified tc carry more than 10 persons should have as far as practicable an aggregate capacity of (12 x N) Htres,. where N is the number of persons carried; (f) each pocket on a buoyancy tube should be attached so tha.t when the pocket is in the deployed position i.t is attached along the ful1 length of its upper edges to, or close to~ the lowest part of the lower buoyancy tube; and (g) the pockets should be distributed symmetrically round the circum­ ference of the Iiferaft with sufficient separation between each pocket to enable air to escape readily. 3.3.7 At least one manually controlled lamp complying with the requirements should be fitted on the upper and lower surfaces of the buoyancy tubes. 3.3.8 One automatic draining arrangement should be provided on each side ?f the floor of the liferaft in an open reversible liferafts accommodating more than 30 per­ sons. 3.3.9 Where appropriate the equipment required by Schedule XVIII should ae stowed in a container which, if it is not an intergral part of, or permanently attached to, the open reversible Hferaft, should be stowed and secured to the open reversible liferaft and be capable of floating in water for at least 30 minutes without damage to its contents. Irrespective of whether the equipment container is an intergraI part of, 0\ is permanently attached to, the open reversible Iiferaft, the equipment should be readily accessible irrespective of whieh way up the open reversible Iiferaft inflates. The line which ~ecures the equipment container to the open reversible liferaft should have a breaking strength of 2 kN or a breaking strain of 3: I base on the mass of the complete equipment pack, whichever is the greater. ... .. ,D 569 3.4 ContainersJDr open .reversible in.flatable lifenV1s 3.4.1 The open reversible I iferafts should. be packed in a container that is so cons tructed as to withstand conditions encountered at sea and of sufficient inherent buoyancy, when packed with the !iferaft and its equipment, to pull the painter from within and to operate the inflation mechai1ism should the craft sink. The container should as far as practicable be watertight, except for drain hofes in the container bot­ tom. 3.4.2 The container should be marked with: (a) maker's name or trademark; (b) serial number; (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) number of persons it is permitted to carry~ the words "non-SOLA.S reversible"; type of emergency pack enclosed; date when last serviced; length of painter maximum permitted height of stowage above waterline (depending on drop-test height); and launching instnlctions. 3.5 lVlarkings an open reversible bq,.flt!!table Itferajts 3.5.1 Open reversible Iiferafts should be marked with: (a) maker's name or trademark; (b) seria1 number; (c) date of manufacture (month and year); (d) name and place of service station where it was last serviced: and (e) number of persons it is pelmitted to accommodate on the top of each buoyancy tube in characters not less than IOOmm in height and of a colour contrasting with that of the tube. 3.6 InstructiollS and .lnjorYrw.tif.Jn 3.6.1 Instructions and information required for inclusion in the craffs training manua1 and in the instructions for on-board maintenance should be in a form suitable for inclusion in such training manual and instructions for on-board maintenance. Instructions and information should be in English in a clear and concise form and should include, as appropriate, the following: (a) general description of the open reversible Iiferaft and its equipment; (b) installation arrangements; (c) operational instructions including lise of associated survival equipment; and (d) servicing requirements. 570 4 Liferaft capacity 4.1 The number of persons which a rigid coastal life.raft shall be pem1iued to accommodate shall be equal to the lesser of: 4.1. f the greatest wh.ole number obtained by divjding by 0.096 the volume, meas ured in mJ of the Iiferaft less the mass of the liferaft in tonnes; or 4.1.2. tb~ greatest whole number obtained by dividing by 0.372 the surface. area of the rigid coastal liferaft deck measured in m~; or 4.1.3 the number of persons having an average mass of 75kg, an wearing life jackets. that can be seated inboard of the buoyancy tubes without interferig with the operation of any of the liferafts equipment. 4.2 The number of persons which an inflatable coastal Hferaft shaH be permitted to accommodate shall be equal. to the lesser of: 4.2.1 the greatest whole number obtained by dividing by 0.096 the volume, n1'eas llred in m3 of the main buoyancy tubes (which for this purpose should not include the th warts if fitted) when inflate.d; or 4.2.2 the greatest whole number obtained by dividing by 0.372 the inner horizontal cross-sectional area of the open reversible liferaft measured in m! (which for this pur .. pose may include the thwart or thwarts, if fitted) measured to the innermost edge of the buoyancy tubes; or 4.2.3 the number of persons averaging 75 kg, all wearing lifejackets, that can be sealed in the raft without interfering with the operation of any of the liferafts equip­ ment; provided that 4.2.4 The can-ying capacity of an inflatable coastal liferaft shall not be less than 4 persons. 4.3 The number of persons which an open reversible liferaft shaH be permitted to accommodate shaJl be equal to the lesser of; 4.3. I the greatest whole number obtained by dividing by 0.096 the volume, nleas ured in m3 of the main buoyancy tubes (which for this purpose should not include the thwarts if fitted) when inflated; or 4.3.2 the greatest whole number obtained by dividing by 0.372 the inner horizontal cross-sectional area of the open reversible liferaft measured in m:! (which for this pur­ pose may include the thwart or thwarts, if fitted) measured to the innermost edge of the buoyancy tubes; or 4.3.3 'the number of pe.rsons having an average mass of 75kg, all wearing Iifejack­ ets, that can be seated inboard of th buoyancy tubes without interfering with the operation of any of the liferafts equipment. 571 SCHEDULE XIU (REGCLATION 92(2» 1 COlltruction. of lifebo~ts 1.1 Every coastal lifeboat shall be an open boat c.onstructed with rigid sides. 1.2 The. boat shall be of such form and proportions that it shall have ampie sta bility in a seaway and sufficient freeboard when loaded with its equipment and the number of 'persons specified in Table 1.3. 1.3 The length of the boat and the number of persons for whom seating shall be provided in the boat shaH be determined in accordance with the following table: It umber of 'persons on - Ylini~um length;;r boat -1- Minimum-s,::ating l board the vessel In metres capacIty or boat 1 (persons) .; Table: Lifeboat size and seating capacity 1.4 All thwart and side seats in the boat shall be fitted as low in the boat as practicable and bottom boards shall be fitted. 1.5 The boat shall be square stelued and shaH have a mean sheer at least equal to five per cent of its length. 1.6 The boat shall be fitted with internal buoyancy appliances, which shall be so placed as to secure stability, when the boat is fully laden under adverse weather con­ ditions. 1.7 Every boat shall be fitted with internal buoyancy appliances, which shaH consist either of air cases or of buoyant material. 1.8 The total volume of the internal buoyancy appliance~ shaH be slich that it will be at least equal to the sum of the volumes of: ~ j .8.1 that required to float the boat and its fun equipment when the boat is flooded and open to the sea so that the top of the gunwale amidships i~ not :-:;ubmerged; and 1.8.2 that equal to 7.5 per cent of the cubic capacity of the boat, determined as set out in 2 below. 572 2 Cuhic Capacity of Lifeboats 2.1 Subject to the provisions of 2.6 the cubic of Cl lifeboat for the ptIrposc~ of lhis Schedule shall be measured in cubic metres and shall be determined by the fonnuJa~ Cubic Capacity = Lx (4A. + 213 + 4C) Where. L denotes the length of the boat in metres from the. inside of the. planking or plating of th.e sterm to the corresponding point at the stem post or, in the caSl of a boat with a square stem, to the inside of the transom~ and A, Band C denote, respectively, the areas of the cross:-sections at the quarter length forward, amidships, and the quarter length aft, which correspond to the three points obtained by dividing L into four equal parts (for this purpose the areas corresponding to the two ends of the boal being considered negligible) ? 7 For the purpose of 2.1. the areas A, .B and C shall be deemed to be given in square metres by the successive application of the foHowing formula to each of the three cross-sections: Area = h(a + 4b + 2c + 4d. + e) Where h denotes: the depth measured in metres inside the planking Qr plating from the keel to the level of the gunwale; or the depth ascertained in accordance with 1.9.4 and 1.9.5, as the case requires; and a, b, c, d and e denote the horizontal breadths of the boat measured in metres inside the planking or plating at the upper and lower points of the depth and at the three points obtained by dividing h into four equal parts (a and e being the breadths at the extreme points, and c at the middle point of h). 2.3 For the purpose of this Schedule the capacity of a square-stelned boat shaH be calculated as if the boat had a pointed stern. 2.4 If the sheer of the gunwale, measured at the two points situated at a quater of the length of the boat from the ends, exceeds one per cent of the. length of the boat, the depth employed in calculating the area A or C shall be deemed to be the depth amidships plus one per cent of the length of the lifeboat. 2.5 If the depth of the boat amidships exceeds forty-five per cent of the breadth, the depth employed in calculating the area of the amidships cross-section B shaH be deemed to be equal to forty-five per cent of the breadth, and the depth employed m . cgl~~!I ~tbJgtb ~'lr~Ji A or C is.ob.tajm~g Qyjn~J~~tsing th.is la,~l figure.by an amQunt equal to one per cent of the length of the boat, but so that in noo case shaH the depth employed in the calculation exceed the actual depth at area A or C, as the case may be. 573 2.6 Unless the owner of a lifeboat constructed by wooden planks requires the cubic. capacity to be determined by exact measurement. the. cubic capacity of such a boat may be assumed for the purposes of this item to be the product of the length, the breadth and the depth mUltiplied by 0.6 as long as this formula does not give a greater capacity than that obtained by t.he formula set out in 2. L 2.7 The dimensions for the purposes of 2.6 shall be measured in the foHowing manner: Length - from the intersection of the outside of t11e pl.ankjng with the stem to the con-esponding point at the stem post, or in the case of a square­ stenled boat, to the after side of the transom; Breadth - from the outside of the planking at the point where the breadth of the boat is greatest; and Depth - amidships inside the planking from the keel to the level of the gun wale. 2.8 For the purposes of 2.6 the depth measurement used in calculating the cubic capacity shall: where it exceeds forty-five per cent of the breadth, is deemed to be equal to fOfty-five per ceni of the breadth. 2.9 For the purposes of this Schedule the cubic capacity of a nlechanically pro­ pelled lifeboat or a motor lifeboat is the cubic capacity obtained in accordance with the preceding provisions of this Schedule after deducting from the gross capacity a volume equal to that occupied by the motor and its accessories or the propelling gear and gearbox as the case may be, and, when carried, the searchlight and radio-tejegra­ phy equipment and their accessories. 30 Cousb"uli.:tion of ctJa:;aal .motor lifeboats ~rud coast~i ;m~-chaukanJ-pt'iJ peUed Ufeboats 3.1 A motor lifeboat shalf comply with the following requirements: 3.1.1 the lifeboat shall be equiped with a compression ignition engine that shaH be kept at all tim.es ready for use; 3.1.2 the engine shaH be capable of being started under all conditions; 3.1.3 the engine shall operate properly under all conditions including at least 100 list and 10° trim; 3.1.4 the circulating water pumps shall be self-priming; 3.1.5 the engine and its accessories, including the fuel tank~ pipes and fittings, shaH be adequately protected to ensure reliable operation under conditions likely to arise at sea during heavy weather; 574 3.1.6 where the lifeboat i!) made of wood, a metal tray shan be fitted under the engine: 3. 1.7 no part of the fuel tank or its fittings shall depend Oil soft solder for tight ne.ss; 3.1.8 if the ruel tank is made of steel, it shall be gafvanised externaHy; 3.1.9 the fuel tank shall be substantially constructed and together with its conne.x ions shall he capable of withstanding hydraulic pressure corresponding to a head of at least 4.5m of fresh water, 3.1.10 the fuel tank shal1 be securely fixed in position and be fitted with suitable filling and relief arrangements; 3. I .11 a metal tray shall be fitted under the fuel tank; 3.1. 12 the engine shall be covered in and the casing shall be of steel or shaH be fire~ proofed; 3.1 .13 the engine and fuel tank spaces shalJ be efficiently ventilated; 3.1.14 the shafting and other moving parts of the engince shall be fenced where necessary to protect the persons in the lifeboat from injury; 3.1.15 the speed ahead shall not be less than four knots in smooth water when the lifeboat is loaded with its full complement of perons and equipment; 3.1. 16 fuel shaH be provided sufficient for twenty-four hours, continuous operation at fOllr knots; 3.1.17 the eng ine shall provide sufficient power for going astern; and 3.1.18 the engine shal1 be fitted with a generator capable of re-charging all the bat­ teries in the lifeboat. 3.2 A mechanically propelled lifeboat shall comply with the foHowing require ments: 3.2.1 the lifeboat shaH be propelled by an approved mechanical gear. 3.2.2 the mechanical propelling gear shaH be so alTanged [hat it can rapidly arid easily be made ready for service and will not interfere with the rapid embarkation of persons; .t 575 3.2.3 if manually operated, the mechanical propelling gear shall be capable of being operated by a person untrained in its lise; 3.2.4 the mechanical propelling gear shall be capable of being operated when the I ifeboal is flooded: 3.2.5 the mechanical propelling gear shall be effecUve in propeUing the lifeboat ahead and astern when the lifeboat 1S panially or fully loaded; 3.2.6 the mechanical propelling gear shall be fitted with a device enabling the helmsman at the time to cause the lifeboat to go astern whilst the propelling gear is in operation; 3.2.7 the mechanical propelling gear shaH be of sufficient power to enabJe the lifeboat to be propeHed at a speed ahead of three and one-half knots over a distance of one-quarter of a nautical mile in smooth water, and to hold course under adverse weather conditions; 3.2.8 the mechanical propelling ge.ar shall be capable of being operated. without crdjustmem, by persons of different stature~ and 3.2.9 the mechanical propelling gear shaH be substantially constructed and fitted to the lifeboat in an efficient manner. 1 Construction SCB.ED ULE XIV (REGULATION 92(2)) BUOYANT APPIJIANCES 1.1. A buoyant appliance shall be manufactured from suitably encased buoyant material having the properties detailed in 1.2 of Schedule XII. 1.2 The encasing material shall be a material which: 1.2.1 retains its shape and strenglh when subject to the range of temperature which may be encountered in service and is durable in sea water, 1.2.2 protects the buoyancy material from ultra violet light and physical damage; 1.2.3 is fire retardant or painted with a fire retarding paint. 576 1.3 A buoyant appliance shall be capable of withstanding a drop test, the height of which shall be equfval.ent to that of the deck on which it is stowed above the ves­ seJ's light water line but in no case shail be less than 6m. J. .4 A buoyant appliance shaH be. effective and stable when floating either way up and shall not require adjustment before use. 1.5 Grab lines shaH be fitted all round the applianc.e. The grab lines shaH be secured to the appliance at not more than 460mm centres or less than 300mm centres­ and interlaced to prevent movement. Each loop shall have a float and the depth of thf loop when wet shall be not less than 150mm and not more than 200mm. The grab lines shall be of rope not less than 7mm in diamete.r. The fastenings securing the grab Hnes to the appliance shall be strong enough to p~rm it the appl iance being nfted~by the grab lines. 1.6 A buoyant appliance shall be coloured a highly visible colour. 1.7 A buoyant appliance shaH not exceed 180kg in mass unless suitable means are provided to enable it to be launched and, where the appliance exceeds !36kg in mass but does not exceed 180kg in mass, suitable handles or rings shaH be fitted to enable it to be launched by hand. 1.8 The buoyant appliance shall be fitted with retro-reflective tape not less than 50 millimeters wide to a$sist in detection from the sea and from the air. 2. Capacity 2.1 The number of persons that the app1iance shall be deemed fit to SUpp0l11~haII be equal to the lesser of the number of grab line loops and the greatest whole fl\lmber obtained from multiplying by 70 the difference between the vol lime of the appliance in cubic metres and the mass of the appliance in tonnes. SCHEDlJLE XV (REGULATION 92(2) NON .. SOLAS RESCUE B(lAT A nOD-SOLAS rescue boat shall comply with the following requirements: 1.1' it shall be of a lengrh of 325m and above and constructed OfallY suitable J> material; 1 .2 it shaH be fitted with a suitable motor for the purpose of marshalling non­ powered lifesaving appliances; ~ ... : « : 577 1.3 it shall be of such form and proportions as to have ample stabil.ity and suffi cient freeboard in a seaway vlhe.n ioade.d with its full complement of personnel and equipment; 1.4 it shaH be of suffic.ient strength and rigi.dity to enable it to be lowered and recovered with its full compl.ement of personnel and equipment; 1.5 if it is an inflatable boat it shaH be provided with a suitable cover, be inflated at all times. and be fitted w;lh its motor. 2 The e.quipment of a non-SOLAS rescue boat shaH include: 2.1 a waterproof electric torch 2.2 a bucket fitted with a lanyard 2.3 oars or paddles 2.4 grabli,nes; and 2.5 a heaving line with a rescue quoit. 3 Adequate means shall be provided for launching and recovering the nOIl SOLAS rescue boat when loaded with two persons each of 75kg mass, full equip­ ment and engine. SCHEDULE XVI (REGULATION 94( 1 )) HAND .. HELD DISTR.ESS FLAllES Ai\D S:NIOKE SIGNALS 1 Hand held Red D~stre§s 'Flare Signal L I A hand held red distress flare signal shall be designed so that it can be oper~ ated at Sea from a small boat or liferaft, under adverse conditions in darkness with wet, cold or gloved hands nnd without causing discomfort to the uncovered hands of the operator. The method of operation shall be self-evident. Protective caps shall be securely fitted and tear off tapes, where used, protrude sufficiently to faciiitate removaL Sealing shall not depend on adhesive tapes. I .2 A hand held red distress flare signal shall be so constructed that the end from which the light is emitted can be positively identified by day or night. 578 1.3 A hand held red distress flare signal shall be provided with an integral or permanently artached means of ignition designed to be operated from a hand held posit.ion without external aid and without injury to (he operator or any pe.rson nearby 1.4 A hand held red distress flare signal shall be capable of functioning and meeting the performance criteria detaiJed in 1.5 and 1.6 after: I A.l immersion. with aU packaging intact, under a head of water of I m for 24 hours; r .4.2 immersion, with the outer packaging and tapes (if any) removed, but with th( protective caps on, under a head of water of I m for 2 hours; 1.4.3 immersion, in the ready to fire condition, under a head of water of Immfor 60 seconds; and 1.4.4 immersion, after ignition, under a head of water of IOOrnm for 10. seconds. 1.5 A hand held red distress flare signal shall be capable of emitting a red light with a minimum intensity of 15000 candela for not less than 60 seconds. 1.6 A hand held red distress flare signal shall be so constructed that, when fired, no burning composition wiH fall from the signal which might cause damage to an inflated liferaft. 1 .7 A hand held red distress flare signal shall be so constructed that aU metal components shall be corrosion resistant and all components, compositions and ingre­ dients shaH be of a character and quality so that the signa1 shaH remain serviceable under magazine storage condition for at least 4 years and under reasonable cond i-. tions in a marine environment for at least 3 years. 1.8 A hand held red distress flare signal shall be so constructed that neither the composition nor the decomposition products of a signal shall include highly toxic products. 1.9 A hand held red distress flare signal shall be legibly and permanently marked with: the identification of the type of signaI~ the name of the manufacturer; the manufacturer's date of issue; the date of expiry of the signal; the manufacturer's iot or batch number. .t ..... .,.; ; 579 I .1 0 rA,~ hand held red distress flare signal shall be marked with clear and concise directions for use in the English language and shall include illustrations as to use. 2.1 A hand held orange. smoke signal shaH be designed so [hat it can be operated at sea from a small boat or Iiferaft, under adverse conditions in darkness with wet~ cold or gloved hands and without causing discomfort to the uncovered hands of the operator. The. method of operation shall be self-evident. Protective caps shaH be 5ecurely fitted and tear off ta.pes~ where used, shall protrude sufficiently to facilitate removaL Sea1ing shall not depend on adhesive tapes. 2.2 A. hand held orange smoke signal shall be so constructed that the end from which the smoke is emitted can be positively identified by day or night. 2.3 A hand held orange smoke signal shalf be provided with an integral or per manently attached means of ignition designed to be operated from a hand held posi tion without extenlal aid and without injury to the operator or any person nearby. 2.4 A hand held orange smoke signal shall be capable of functioning and meet i~lg the performance criteria detailed in 2.5 and 2.6 after: 2.4.1 immersion, with all packaging intact. under a head of water of I m for 24 hours. 2.4.2 immersion, with the outer packaging and tapes (if any) removed but with the protective caps on under a head of water of 1 m for 2 hours; 2.4.3 immersion, in the ready to fire condition, under a head of water of IOOmm for 60 seconds: and 2.4.4 immersion, after ignition, under a head of water of IOOmm for 10 seconds. 2.5 A hand heJd orange smoke signal shall emit a vivid and expanding cloud of dense, orange coloured smoke which shall be clearly visible for a distance of at least 4km for at least 60 seconds under conditions of good visibility and wind speed of 5 to lOkrn/hour. 2.6 A hand held orange smoke signal shall be so construcied that when fired, no burning composition wiU fail from the signal. which might cause damage to an inflated I iferaft. 2.7 A hand held orange smoke signal shall be so constructed that all metal com ponents shan be corrosion resistant and all components, compositions and ingredi­ ents shall be of a character and quality so that the signal shall remain serviceable under magazine storage condition for at least 4 years, and under reasonable condi­ tions in a marine environment for at least 3 years. 580 2.8 A hand held orange smoke signal shall be so constructed thai neither the' composition nor the decomposition products of a signal shaH include highly toxic products. 2.9 A hand held orange smoke signal shall be legibly and permanently marked with the identification of the type of signal; the name of the manufacturer; the manufacturer's date of issue; the date of expiry of the signa]; and the manufacturer's Jot or batch number. 2.10 A hand held orange smoke signal shaH be marked with clear and concise: directions for use in the Eng lish language and shaH include illustrations as to us~. SCHEDULE XVII (REGULATION 97 (2)(C» GUIDA~CE TO ADMINISTRATIONS REGARDING THE PROVISION O:F LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES 1n lieu of compliance with the provisions of regulation 97 of the Regulations Administration may permit vessels on Near-Coastal or Inshore voyages to cany one or more coastal survival craft complying with the requirements of Schedules XII anG Xln as appropriate r as follows: 1.1 a vessel of 25m and above in length operating in Ncar-Coastal sea areas may carry a coastal lifeboat or coastal lifeboats complying with Schedule XIII having such aggregate capacity as wilf accommodate the total number of persons on board; or 1.2 a vessel of 25m and above in length operating in Near-Coastal sea areas rna) carry a coastal fiferafts or liferafts complying with Schedule XII jplus a rescue boat complying with Schedule XV of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the total number of persons on board; 1.3 ,a vessel of less than 25m in length operating in Near-Coastal sea areas may carry a coastal Iiferaft or coasralliferafts complying with Schedule XIII of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the total number of persons on board; 1.4 a vessel operating in Inshore sea areas may carry sufficient buoyant appli ances complying with Schedule XV and/or lifebuoys to provide for the total num.ber of persons on board assuming that each lifebuoy provides support for two person$. If the vessels are of 25m and above in length it shall also carry a dinghy. the capacity of which may be included in the total capacity. In a vessel of less than 25m in length that carries a dinghy the capacity of the dinghy may be included in the total capacity. '" l .. .. ...... 581 2. Administrations may permit the following substitutions in place of the provi sions of I: 1.1 buoyant appliances to be replaced by open rcver5ible liferafts of equal aggre gate capacit.y. 2.2· coastal liferafts to be replaced by open reversible 1.iferaf(s on spencified voy ages where the Administration considers that, in view of proximity to rescue facilities an suitable prevailing weather conditions, the safety of survivors will not be ad.verse­ Iy affected by the substitution. 2.3 fast rescue boats to be used in Jieu of rescue boals. 3 In approving open reversible liferafts as an equivalent to buoyant appliances or coastal 1 ifera fts under 3.1 or 3.2, an Adminstration may allow a capacity for open reversible iiferafts for specific voyages in Near- Coastal or Inshore sea areas: of not more than 30 per cent greater than that specified in 4.3 of Schedule XII. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1:8 1.9 1.10 1.] I 1.12 SCHEDULE XVIII (REGULA:rION 97(4» EQUIPi\llENT AND SUPPLIES !N LIFEBOATS AND LIFERAFTS" First·aid outfit to be proYidt!d in every lifeboat and liferaft two standard dressings measuring 150mm by lOOmm; two standard dressings measuring 150mm by 200mm; three triangular woven bandages with approximately 1 m sides; two open weave bandages, measuring 5m by 75mm; self-adhesive waterproof wound dressing measuring I m x 60mm; one packet, containing not less than 10 paraffin gauze dressings for burns, individualIy wrapped, measuring 100mm by J OOmm (approximalely); two tubes of Cetrimide Cream 0.5% SOg (or equivalent antiseptic cream); fifty Paracetamol tablets 500mg (or equivalent anaJgesic tablets); one pair of rustless, stainless metal scissors measuring 100mm with one sharp and one blunt point; twelve rusLless, stainless metaJ safety pins (various sizes); one small packet of silica gel (drying agent)~ and approved inst.ructions for use of the fir:::;t-aid outfit printed on linen or water proof paper in the Engl ish language . 582 2 Equipment and rations to be provided in every cGasfallifeboat 2.1 A single complement of buoyant oars and one spare buoyant oar provided that there shall never be less than three oars together with one set of crutches 2.2 one boat hook, 2.3 two plugs for each pJughole (except where effective automatic valves are fitted) attached to [he boat by lanyards or chains; a. bailer and a buc.ket 2.4 one rudder attached to the boat and a. tiller, 2.5 on.e first aid outfit as specified in I; 2.6 one buoyant container, conspicuouslymarked as such, suir.able for the stowage of small items of equipment identified in this Schedule and which may be stowed in a suitable position in the vessel at the discre.tion of the Administration; 2.7 one painter of sufficient length and size secured to the forward end of the boat with str~p and toggle so that it can be released; .. ~ 2.8 means to enable persons to cling to the boat if upturned; one spare set of batteries and one spare bulb in a waterproof container; 2.9 one light, buoyant heaving line; 2.10 onc litre of fresh water for each person in the carrying capacity of the lifeboat; 2.11 . two red hand held flares and one hand held orange smoke signal complying with the requiremen~s of Schedule XVI; 2.12 one copy of the rescue signal table used by life-savIng stations, marine res cue units and vessels and persons in distress; 2.13 retro-reflective tapes of an approved type (each tape being not less than 300mm long and not less than 50mm wide), fitted on top of the gunwale of th.e lifeboat and on the outside of the I ifeboat as near to the gunwale as possible and spaced so that the distance between the centre of a tape and the centre of the tape next in line is not greater than 500mm; 2. 14 500grams of barley sugar per person, providing at least 1500 kilo joules in each 100 grams, being barley sugar that has been in the liferaft for a period no't exceeding four years? or an approved food ration providing at least 10000 kilojoules per person? being a food ration that has not passed the manufacturer's replacement date or the approved storage life; 2. 15 . six sea~sickness tablets, each containing 300 microgrammes of Hyoscine or equivalent, for each person included in the can·ying capacity of the Iiferaft; 2. I 6 one fishing 1 ine and six hooks; 2. I 7 one daylight-signalling mirror; 2.18 a watertight container being furnished with a water-proof match striker as part of or attach-ed to the container, and holding not less than 25 matches of a -type that is not readily extinguishable by wind; and . 2.19 six chemiluminescent I ights of an approved type. ". 583 3 Equip.m-ent and rations to b~ provided in every lifer-aft 3.1 one sponge for each person included in the carrying capacity of the lifera: 3.2 two paddler.;; 3.3 where the carrying capacity of a liferaft is thirteen persons or more, two b ers and two safety knives, otherwise onc bailer and one safety knife; 3.4 one repair outfit capable of repairing punctures in buoyancy compartments 3.5 one topping~up pump or bellows~ 3.6 one waterproof electric torch suitable for ~Vlorse signalling together with or. spare set of batteries and one spare bulb in a waterproof container, 3.7 one sea-anchor, permanently attached to the Iiferaft, 3.8 one litre of fresh water for each person included in the carrying capacity of Iiferaft, to be contained in watertight and rustproof receptacles; 3.9 one safety tin-opener, 3.10 two hand held flares and one ha.nd held smoke signal complying with the requirements of Schedule XVI; 3.1 lone first aid outfit as specified in 1; 3.12 one copy of the rescue signal table used by life-saving stations. marine res cue units and vessels and persons in distress; 3.l3 500grams of barley sugar per person, providing at least 1500 kilojoules in each 100 grams. being burley sugar that has been in the liferaft for a period not exceeding four- years1 or an approved food ration providing at least 10000 kilojoules per persont being a food ration that has not passed the manufacturer's replacement date or the approved storage life; 3.14 six sea-sickness tablets, each containing 300 microgrammes of Hyoscine or equivalent, for each person included in the carrying capacity of the liferaft; 3.15 one fishing line and six hooks; 3. I 6 one daylight-signalling mirror; 3.17 one watertight container being furnished with a water-proof match-striker as part of, or attached to the container, and holding not less than 25 matches of a type that is not readily extinguishable by wind; 3.18 six chemiIuminescent lights of an approved type; 4 Equipment and r~tions ~ .. equired to be pro-vided in open reversible Uferaf"ts 4.1 Where an open reversible liferaft is not provided in lieu of a buoyant appli ance· or coastalliferaft, the equipment. designated as an HSC pack. should consist of: 4.1.1 one buoyant rescue quoit, attached to not less than 30m of buoyant line with a breaking strength of at least 1 kN~ 4.1.2 two safety knives of the non-folding type having a buoyant handle, which should be fitted, attached to open reversible liferaft by light lines. They should be stowed in pockets so that, irrespective of the way in which the open reversible lifer­ aft inflates. one will he readily available on the top surface of the upper buoyancy tube in a suitable position to enable the painter to be readily cut; 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 584 4.1.3 one buoyant bailer: 4.1.4 two sponges; 4. 1.5 one sea anchor permanently attached to the open reversible fiferaft in such way as to be readily deployable when the open reversible !iferaft inflale~. The posi­ tion of the sea anchor should be dearly marked on both buoyancy tubes: 4.1.6 tW? buoyant paddles; 4.1.7 one first-aid outfit in a waterproof case capable of being closed. tightly aft~ use; 4.1 .8 one whistle or equivalent sound signal; 4.1.9 two hand flares; 4. J .10 one waterproof electric torch suitable for Morse signalling together with on spare set of batteries and one spare bulb in a waterproof container; 4.1. I lone repair outfit for repairing punctures in buoyancy compartments; and 4.1.12 one topping-up pump or bellows. 4.2 Where an open reversible Hferaft is provided in lieu of a coastal liferaft c-r buoyant appliance, the equipment shall consist of: 4.2. I for an open reversjble liferaft, which is provided in lieu of a coastal liferaft the equipment listed in7-4.1.1 to.7. 4. j . t 8 inclusive, except that there shall be in addition: (a) (b) one buoyant rescue quoit, attached to not less than 30m of buoyant line with a breaking strength of at least lkN~ and the first aid outfit and the sea-sickness tablets shall be enclosed in waterproof cases capable of being tightly closed after use. 4.22 for an open reversible Hferaft which is provided in lieu of a buoyant appli­ ance: (a) one repair outfit for repairing punctures in buoyancy compartments (b) one topping-up pump or bellows (c) two safety knives of the non-folding type having a buoyant ha'ndIe, which should be fitted attached to open reversible liferaft by Hght lines. They should be stowed in pockets so that, irrespective0f the way in which the open reversible liferaft inflates, one will be readi available on the top surface of the upper buoyancy tube in a suitabl position to enable the painter to be. readily cut; and (d) one buoyant rescue quoit, attached to not less than 30m of buoyant line with a breaking strength of at least lkN. 585 SCHEDCLE YJX (REGUtATIO:--;) \Vheelhouse windows should be 50 located as (0 afford~ where practicable, all round visibility. 2 The maximum size of windows to be fitted in wheelhouses and deckhouse.s of seagoing vessels should not exceed O.6ml and the longer dimension shaH not exceed twice the shorter dime.nsion unless it is demonstrated to the Administration that an equivalent level of safety can. be achieved by an alternative anangement. 3 Window openings of wheelhouses and deckhollses shaH be fitted with lami nated or toughened safety glass. 4 V-!heelhouse window panes shall be of clear class and plate glass shaH not be used. 5 \Vindow glasses fitted in rubber or synthetic rubber mouldings are to be pro vided with continuous internal suppon against the impact of wind and water. 6 The thickness of glass to be used in the windows of wheelhouses and deck~ houses of seagoing vessels shaU be determined in ac.cordance with 8. 7 Vessels which operate solely ~v4thin the limits of sheltered waters may have windows fitted in accordance with .. l~(8, having a 25 per cent reduction in the design head values given in Table U .2. 8 8.1 The ~hickness of the glass is to be determined from the foHowing formula: \Vhere: ::: t ::: thickness mm B = non··dimensional coefficient determined from Tabel U.1. H ::: design pressure head in metres determined from Table U.2. B and associated notes ::: length in mm of the shalt dimension of the window = allowable working stress of glass inkPa det~rD1ined from Table C.3. The glass thickness obtained from 8 shall not be less than 6rnm 586 9 Deflection of the glass under the aS$umed loads is determined in ac.c\!rd.a; with the following formula: Where: D is deflection in mm. a is a non-dimensional coefficient determined from Table 1 H is design. pressure head in m. determined from Table 2, subject to 9.2 b is length in mm of the short dimension of the window E is Young's modulus of the material in kPa determined from Table 3 t is thickness of window glass in mm 9.1 the deflection calculated in 9 is not to excee.d 0.01 of the span of the short dimension of the pane 9.2 design pressure heads for a vessel having a length greater than 30 metres shall be determined from Appendix E of British Standard MA25: October 1973, S11 ips' Windows. 10 Window panes of material other than glass shaH be specially considered by the Adm inistration. f 1 The foHowing points concerning glazing of the windows shall be observed: 11.1 Toughened glass having chipped edges or surface damage shaH not be used: 11.2 Sufficient edge clearance shaH be allowed and insulation shaH be used ~.) prevent direct contact between toughened glass and hard materials. In general th.e edge clearance should be not less than one half the thickness of the glass; 11.3 Windows are to be mounted using suitable resilient gaskets of neoprene rub ber or synthetic compounds; 11.4 The support to be afforded in the frames shall not be less them 1.5 times the thickne~s of glass. >5 .751 ...l.-r--~--..-J-.-.,rI42,' 587 Length m. D~ig;t;;~JL;g~~r~ig;;h·~ad -;;.-' em) em) I (m) I (m) 5 . I 0.27 I is 'I 1.82 I I ~ ~ g:~ f ~ I=---~ 1 1 •. ~--F--::g:~}~l--=fr-+-- ~::~-' 10 l ----0.69-): :rr-,2.86. 1 I [ 0.79 r 24 J 3.t 0 " 12 I 0.90 oJ 251 3.37 ;! ± - ::~~ 1 -++ ~:~; EB5 ! ----1.33 " - 28 I 4.12 16 f--, J.48--:J,l --12-C---H-O~ 17 ....-- l.~ . . ~ 4, ....... .7 0 Table 2 Design pressure head for forwa:nj .. fadng in the 1st tier windows Note: Design pressure heads for windows in positions other than forward-facing in the 1 st tier of superstructure shall be the following percentage of the design heads given in TabeI U.2: 70% for side and after windows in 1 st tier deckhouses: 70% for forward windows in 2nd tier deckhouses; 40% for side and after windows for 2nd tier and for windows in 3rd and higher tier deckhouses fM'ateriaI ( .)\ pa) ± ... Aii'owable ~rkingSt~~ (~ kPa Young MOdUIUS(E)kPal ollghened gJass 27.6 x 103 69 x 10" Laminated f!?at glass I 58.0 x 10J --+1-6-9--X-I-O-r. -----l T~lbl~ 3 AUowabJe working stress (cr) antl Young's lVlodulus (E) ?\Tote: Alternative values for cr and E may be permitted to be used where they ar supported by the results of tests conducted at an appropriate testing station. 588 SCHDULEXX (REGCLATIOX) IIATCHWAY STRE;'\GTH For the purpose of strength calculations it shaH be assumed that hatchwa covers ate subject. to the weight of cargo intended to be carried on them. or to the lowing static loads~ whichever is the greater: 0.75 tonnes per m:? for vessels of 18 metres in length or tess; 1.0 ionnes per mZ for vessels of 24metres in length; and 1.75 tonnes per m2 for vessels of 100 metres in Iengtl1 and over. 1. I For intermediate lengths the load values shaH be detennined by linear Iter polation. 1.2. The loads m.ay be reduced to not less tl:an 75 per cent of the above valu€. for coY~rs to hatchways situated on the superstructure deck in a position abaft a. p. located 25 per cent o.f the vessel ~s length from the forward perpendicular. 2 Where covers are constructed of mild steel the maximum stress calculatea according to I multiplied by 4.25 shall 110t exceed the minimum ultimate strength : the material. Under these loads the maximum deflection shall be not more than) 0.0028 times the span. 3 The strengt.h and stiffness of covers made of materials other than mild stee~ shall be equivalent to those of mild steel. 4 Covers shall be fitted with approvf?d clamping devices and gasket$ suffic .,. to ensure weathertightness. sign.ed at Honiara this twenty-eighth Day of November, 2006 Stanley Sofu Minister of Infrastructure and Development