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A tool developed by RINA to assist owners prepare their ships for port State control inspections MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST FOR CARGO SHIPS AND ASSOCIATED GUIDELINES APRIL 2001 SECOND EDITION SHIP S NAME: APPLIED ON: . BY: SIGNATURE: . The Maintenance Checklist does not in any way replace or cover the scope of class and/or statutory surveys carried out by RINA, the flag state or by RINA on behalf of the flag State. It is not exhaustive and contains those items which according to the information in RINA possession are more frequently inspected, and/or found defective during port State control inspections. It is given for guidance only. Its completion is not a requirement of RINA nor it is required by the Flag State or any port State. Its use does not exempt the owner from the application of routine on-board maintenance procedures and operations. It does not exempt RINA from checking the same items during class and statutory surveys. RINA declines all responsibility for any damage derived from the use of the Maintenance Checklist and the associated Guidelines. Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 1 of 1 RINA GUIDELINES FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST FOR CARGO SHIPS SOME NOTES ON PORT STATE CONTROL 1. Foreword The following notes are based on: - Resolution A.787(19) Procedures for Port State Control , which was adopted in November 1995 by the 19th Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), as amended by IMO Resolution A.882(21) adopted on 25.11.1999 ; - the European Union Council Directive 95/21/EC on Port State Control, as amended by Directives 98/25/CE and 98/42/CE, which applies to any ship and its crew calling at a port of a EU Member State; and - the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU), agreed by the Maritime Authorities of Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom. The purpose of these documents is to provide Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) with a basic guidance in the conduct of port State control inspections. Text in normal type is relevant to the above three documents. The text in italics is relevant to the Directive and the Paris MoU only. 2. Provision for Port State Control Regulation 19 of Chapter I and regulation 4 of Chapter XI of SOLAS 74; article 21 of Load Lines 66; articles 5 and 6, regulation 8A of Annex I, regulation 15 of Annex II, Regulation 8 of Annex III and regulation 8 of Annex V of MARPOL 73/78; article X of STCW 78 and article 12 of Tonnage Measurement 69 provide for control procedures to be followed by the Contracting Governments with regard to foreign ships visiting their ports. The Authorities of port States should make effective use of these provisions for the purposes of identifying deficiencies, if any, in such ships which may render them substandard and ensuring that remedial measures are taken. 3. Applicable instruments Port State Control apply to ships which come under the provisions of SOLAS 74 (as amended) and associated mandatory Codes and Resolutions, Load Lines 66, MARPOL 73/78 (as amended), STCW 78 (as amended), ITC 69 and the Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) Convention (ILO No.147), hereafter referred to as the Conventions . 4. Definitions Clear grounds: evidence that the ship, its equipment or its crew do not correspond substantially with the requirements of the relevant Conventions or that the master or crew members are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the safety of the ship or the prevention of pollution. Examples of clear grounds are: - absence of principal equipment or arrangements required by the Conventions; - evidence from a review of the ship s certificates that a certificate or certificates are clearly invalid; - evidence that the ship s logs, manuals or other required documentation are not on board, are not maintained or are falsely maintained; - evidence that serious hull or structural deterioration or deficiencies exist that may place at risk the structural, watertight or weathertight integrity of -the ship; - evidence that serious deficiencies exist in the safety, pollution prevention or navigational equipment; - information or evidence that the master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard operations relating to the safety of ships or the prevention of pollution, or that such operations have not been carried out; - indications that key crew members may not be able to communicate with each other or with other persons on board; - absence of an up to date muster list or fire control plan; - the emission of false distress alerts not followed by proper cancellation procedures; - receipt of a report of complaint containing information that a ship appears to be substandard. Deficiency: a condition found not to be in compliance with the conditions of the relevant Convention. Detention: intervention action taken by the port state when the condition of the ship or its crew does not correspond substantially with the applicable Conventions to ensure that the ship will not sail until it can proceed to sea without presenting a danger to the ship or persons on boar, or without presenting an unreasonable threat of harm to the marine environment. Expanded inspection: a detailed inspection conducted on those categories of ships identified in Annex V to the Directive. Inspection: a visit on board a ship to check both the validity of the relevant certificates and other documents, and the overall condition of the ship, its equipment and its crew. More detailed inspection: an inspection conducted when there are clear grounds for believing that the condition of the ship, its equipment or crew does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificates. Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 2 of 2 Stoppage of an operation: formal prohibition against a ship to continue an operation due to identified deficiencies which, singly or together, render the continuation of such operation hazardous. Substandard ship: a ship whose hull, machinery, equipment or operational safety is substantially below the standards required by the relevant Conventions or whose crew is not in conformance with the safe manning document. 5. Port State inspections Port State Control inspections may be undertaken on the basis of: - the initiative of the Port State, - the request of, or on the basis of, information regarding a ship provided by another State; or - information regarding a ship provided by a member of crew, a professional body, an association, a trade union or any other individual with an interest in the safety of the ship, its crew and passengers, or the protection of the marine environment. All possible efforts shall be made to avoid a ship being unduly detained or delayed. If a ship is unduly detained or delayed, it shall be entitled to compensation for any loss or damage suffered. On boarding, the Port State Control Officer (PSCO) should examine the vessel s relevant certificates and documents. If the certificates are valid and the inspector s general impression confirm a good standard of maintenance, he should generally confine his inspection to reported or observed deficiencies, if any. If, however, the PSCO has clear grounds for believing that the ship, its equipment or its crew do not substantially meet the requirements, the PSCO should proceed to a more detailed inspection. 6. Selected ships for inspection Priority shall be given to the following ships: - ships visiting a port of a EU Member State for the first time or after an absence of 12 months or more. - ships flying the flag of a targeted flag State; - ships which have been permitted to leave a port with pending deficiencies to be rectified within a specified period; - ships whose statutory certificates have been issued by an organisation not recognised under the terms of Council Directive 94/57/EC; - ships subject to expanded inspection (see Section 8 below); - ships which have been suspended from their class in the course of the preceeding six months. 7. More detailed inspection The following consideration should be taken into account when carrying a more detailed inspection: Structure: the PSCO s impression of hull maintenance and the general state on deck, the condition of ladderways, guard-rails, pipe coverings and areas of corrosion or pitting should influence the PSCO s decision as to whether it is necessary to make the fullest possible examination of the structure with the ship afloat. Significant areas of damage or corrosion, or pitting of plating and associated stiffening in decks and hulls affecting seaworthiness or strength to take local loads, may justify detention. Damage not affecting seaworthiness will not constitute grounds for judging that a ship should be detained, nor will damage that has been temporarily but effectively repaired for a voyage to a port for permanent repairs. The PSCO should pay particular attention to the structural integrity and seaworthiness of bulk carriers and oil tankers, whose assessment should be based on the Survey Report File carried on board. If according to the content of the Survey Report File the PSCO deems a more detailed inspection necessary, special attention shall be given to hull structure, piping systems in way of cargo tanks or holds, pump-rooms, cofferdams, pipe tunnels, void spaces within the cargo area and ballast tanks. Machinery spaces: the PSCO should assess the condition of the machinery and electrical installations so as to ensure that they are capable of providing sufficient continuous power for propulsion and for auxiliary services. Frayed or disconnected quick closing valve wires, disconnected or inoperative extended control rods or machinery trip mechanisms, missing valve hand wheels, evidence of chronic steam, water and oil leaks, dirty tank tops and bilges or extensive corrosion of machinery foundations are pointers to an unsatisfactory organisation of the system s maintenance. A large number of temporary repairs including pipe clips or cement boxes will indicate reluctance to make permanent repairs. Deficiencies such as leaking pump glands, dirty water gauge glasses, inoperable pressure gauges, rusted relief valves, inoperative or disconnected safety or control devices, evidence of repeated operation of diesel scavenge belt or crankcase relief valves, malfunctioning or inoperative automatic equipment and alarm systems and leaking boiler casings or uptakes would warrant inspection of the engine room log-book and investigation into the record of machinery failures and accidents and a request for running test of machinery. If one electrical generator is out of commission, it should be investigated whether power is available to maintain essential and emergency services. If evidence of neglect becomes evident, the PSCO should extend the scope of his investigation to include e.g. tests on the main and auxiliary steering gear arrangements, overspeed trips, circuit breakers. Load line: if the PSCO is dissatisfied with items such as defective hatch closing arrangements, corroded air pipes and vent coamings, he should examine closely the conditions of assignment of load lines, paying particular attention to closing appliances, means of freeing water from the deck and arrangements concerning the protection of the crew. Life-saving appliances: apart from failure to carry equipment required by a Convention or obvious defects such as holed lifeboats, the PSCO should look for signs of disuse of, or obstruction to, survival craft launching equipment which may include paint accumulation, seizing of pivot points, absence of greasing, condition of blocks and falls and improper lashing or stowing of deck cargo. Should such signs be evident, the PSCO would be justified in making a detailed inspection of all life-saving appliances. Such an examination might include the lowering of survival craft, a check on the servicing of liferafts, the number and condition of lifejackets and lifebuoys and ensuring that the pyrotechnics are still valid. Fire safety: the poor condition of fire and wash deck lines and hydrants and the possible absence of fire hoses and extinguishers in accommodation spaces might make a close inspection necessary. Evidence of a higher than normal fire risk Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 3 of 3 (e.g. due to poor standard of cleanliness in the machinery spaces) should be investigated, which together with significant deficiencies of fixed or portable fire-extinguishing equipment might lead to the detention of the ship. Operational requirements: in exercising control of operational requirements, the PSCO should not include any operational tests or impose physical demands which, in the judgement of the master, could jeopardise the safety of the ship and its crew and cargo. The PSCO should ensure, as far as possible, no interference with normal shipboard operations, such as loading and unloading of cargo and ballast, nor should he require demonstration of operational aspects which would unnecessarily delay the ship. When carrying out operational control, the PSCO may check, inter alia, that responsible officers and crew members are: - familiar with duties indicated in the master list; - able to communicate with each other; - familiar with fire and abandon ship drills; familiar with the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP); - familiar with the Fire Control Plan - familiar with bridge control and navigational equipment; - familiar with machinery and cargo operations; - able to understand information given in manuals and instructions relevant to the safe operation of the ship. Minimum manning standards and certification: the PSCO should check that the ship is manned in accordance with a safe manning document or equivalent document issued by the flag State. The PSCO should check that all seafarers serving on board hold an appropriate certificate or a valid dispensation and verify that such certificates comply with the applicable safe manning requirements. 8 Expanded inspections Where there are clear ground for a detailed inspection of a ship belonging to one of the following categories: - oil tankers five years or less from the date of phasing out in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex I Regulation 13G; - Bulk carriers older than 12 years of age; - passenger ships; - gas and chemical tankers older than 10 years of age. To the extent applicable the following items may be considered as part of an expanded inspection: All ships - Black-out and start of emergency generator; - inspection of emergency lighting; - operation of emergency fire pump with two fire hoses connected to the fire main line; - operation of bilge pumps; - closing of watertight doors; - lowering of one lifeboat to the water; test of remote emergency stop for e.g. boilers, ventilation and fuel pumps; - testing of main and auxiliary steering gear; - inspection of emergency source of power to radio installations. Oil tankers: in addition to items for all ships above, the following items may be considered as part of an expanded inspection: - fixed deck foam system; - fire fighting equipment; - fire dampers in engine room, pump room and accommodation; - control of pressure of inert gas and oxygen content thereof; - check of the Survey Report File to identify possible areas requiring inspection. Bulk carriers: in addition to items for all ships above, the following items may be considered as part of an expanded inspection: - possible corrosion of deck machinery foundations; - possible deformation and/or corrosion of hatch covers; - possible cracks or local corrosion in transverse bulkheads; - access to cargo holds; - check of the Survey Report File to identify possible areas requiring inspection. Gas and chemical tankers: in addition to items for all ships above, the following items may be considered as part of an expanded inspection: - cargo tank monitoring and safety devices relating to temperature, pressure and ullage; - oxygen analysing and explosimeter devices, including their calibration; - availability of chemical detection equipment with an appropriate number of suitable gas detection tubes for the specific cargo carried; - cabin escape sets giving suitable respiratory and eye protection for every person on board (if required by the ICOF/COF certificate); - product carried listed in the ICOF/COF certificate; - fixed fire fighting installations on deck. 9. Typical deficiencies which could lead to detention Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 4 of 4 To assist the PSCO when deciding whether the deficiencies found are sufficiently serious to merit detention, there follows a list of deficiencies, grouped under relevant Conventions, which are considered to be of such a serious nature that they may warrant the detention of the ship involved. This list is not considered exhaustive but is intended to give examples of relevant items. SOLAS Convention - Failure of proper operation of propulsion and other essential machinery and electrical installations; - insufficient cleanliness of engine room, excess amount of oily-water mixture in bilges, insulation of piping including exhaust pipes in engine room contaminated by oil and improper operation of bilge pumping arrangements; - failure of the proper operation of the main and auxiliary steering gear; - absence, insufficient capacity or serious deterioration of personal life-saving appliances, survival craft and launching arrangements; - absence, non compliance or substantial deterioration of fire detection system, fire alarms, fire-fighting equipment, fixed fire extinguishing installation, ventilation valves, fire dampers and quick closing devices; - absence, substantial deterioration or non proper operation of the cargo deck are fire protection on tankers; - absence, non compliance or serious deterioration of lights, shapes of sound signals; - absence or non proper operation of radio equipment for distress and safety communication; - absence or non proper operation of navigation equipment; - absence of corrected navigational charts and/or all other relevant nautical publications necessary for the intended voyage; - absence of explosion proof exhaust ventilation for cargo pump rooms; - number, composition or certification of crew not in compliance with safe manning requirements; - serious operational deficiencies. IBC Code - Transport of a substance not mentioned in the Certificate of Fitness; - missing cargo information; - missing or damaged high pressure safety devices; - electrical installations not intrinsically safe; - sources of ignition in hazardous locations; - exceeding of maximum allowable cargo quantity per tank;; - insufficient heat protection for sensitive products. IGC Code - Transport of a substance not mentioned in the Certificate of Fitness; - missing cargo information; - missing closing devices for accommodation or service spaces; - bulkhead not gastight; - defective air locks; - missing or defective quick closing valves; - missing or defective safety valves; - electrical installations not intrinsically safe; - ventilators in cargo area not operable; - pressure alarms for cargo tanks not operable; - gas detection plant and/or toxic gas detection plant defective; - transport of substances to be inhibited without valid inhibitor certificate. Load Lines Convention - Significant areas of damage or corrosion or pitting of plateing and associated stiffening in decks and hull affecting seaworthiness or strength to take local loads, unless properly authorised temporary repairs for a voyage to a port for permanent repairs have been carried out; - a recognised case of insufficient stability; - the absence of sufficient and reliable information, in an approved form, which by rapid and simple means enables the master to arrange for the loading and ballasting of the ship in such a way that a safe margin of stability is maintained at all stages and at varying conditions of the voyage, and that the creation of any unacceptable stresses in the ship s structure are avoided; - absence, substantial deterioration or defecting closing devices, hatch closing arrangements and watertight/weathertight doors; - overloading; - absence of, or impossibility to read, draught marks and/or load line marks. Annex I of the MARPOL Convention - Absence, serious deterioration or non proper operation of the oily-water filtering equipment, the oil discharge monitoring and control system or the 15 ppm alarm arrangement; - remaining capacity of slop and/or sludge tank insufficient for the intended voyage; - Oil Record Book not available; - unauthorised discharge bypass fitted. Annex II of the MARPOL Convention Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 5 of 5 - Absence of P&A Manual; - cargo not categorised; - Cargo Record Book not available; - unauthorised discharge bypass fitted. STCW Convention - Failure of seafarers to have an appropriate certificate or a valid dispensation; - failure to comply with the applicable safe manning requirements of the flag Administration; - failure of navigational or engineering watch arrangements to conform to the flag Administration s requirements; - absence in a watch of a person qualified to operate equipment essential to safe navigation, safety radiocommunications or the prevention of marine pollution; - inability to provide for the first watch at the commencement of a voyage and for subsequent relieving watches persons who are sufficiently rested and otherwise fit for duty. THE RINA PORT STATE CONTROL DATABASE RINA has developed a Port State Control database which includes all RINA classed ships for which a notice of detention has been received. For each detention, the following data are entered: - ship s data, - port state data, - deficiencies found, - categorisation of deficiencies for statistical purposes, - follow-up of deficiencies. One of the most important features of our database is the possibility of performing a powerful and stringent analysis of the deficiencies found, in order to identify the most common ones. This is particularly important in order to prevent the Port State Control detention, since it permits to identify: - necessity of improving checklists for surveys, - necessity of issuing ad-hoc instructions for surveyors, - necessity of training surveyors where there is need., - fields of major interest for drawing the Owners attention to, when carrying out routine and extraordinary maintenance. RINA considers this aspect of the problem as one of the most important in order to reduce the possibility of having a ship detained. In fact, the best way to keep the situation under control is to carry out a regular maintenance, specially were the nature of the item emphasises the possibility of non-conformity with normal safety standards. The most common deficiencies as they result from our statistics are summarised in the following: Ship s documents - Certificates expired or missing; - information missing on IOPP supplement; - certificates extended beyond permitted time limits. Manning - Officers certificates not properly endorsed for the particular type of ship; - discrepancies between safe manning certificate and crew on board; - safe manning certificate missing. Safety documentation and crew familiarisation - Fire plans damaged, missing, out of date, written in languages not understood by crew: - poor performance of fire and abandon ship drills. Crew safety and health - Stairways and ladders in bad condition, steps corroded and / or missing; - gangway damaged or missing; - platforms corroded, holed; - poor Hygienic condition of accommodation, galley, provision store. Safety of navigation - navigation lights not working, screens broken; - radio direction finder to be calibrated; - magnetic compass in bad condition, liquid level insufficient; - radar and ARPA inoperable; - gyrocompass inoperable. Structural integrity - hatch covers corroded and / or holed, weathertightness impaired for corrosion and / or failure of securing devices; Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 6 of 6 - hatch coamings corroded, holed and / or cracked, brackets corroded, distorted, cracked; - closing appliances on freeboard deck seized, not operable, not weathertight; - upper deck corroded; - cargo holds structures corroded and / or distorted; - weathertight doors corroded, not closing; - air pipes corroded, closing appliances ineffective. Fire fighting - fire dampers inoperable; - emergency fire pump inoperable; - fireman s outfits incomplete; - breathing apparatus incomplete, inoperable, air bottles missing or empty; - fire main holed and / or repaired by doublers and / or soft patches; - valves of hydrants seized and inoperable; - missing and / or deteriorated hoses and nozzles; - paint locker not provided with fire fighting arrangement, paint stored in spaces not certified as paint lockers; - CO2 alarm not working, bottles rusted, release device inoperable; - fire extinguishers missing, damaged, not fixed, empty, not serviced; - hold back hooks fitted for fire doors; - inert gas system not properly working, alarms not working. Machinery arrangements - auxiliary boiler easing gear for safety valves missing or disconnected; - steering gear room flat and / or engine room bilge / flats unclean (oil leakage); - quick closing valves for fuel tanks seized and / or inoperable from outside engine room; - uncovered lights in machinery spaces, bulbs and / or covers damaged; - electric cables and / or equipment not properly fixed; - pipes leaking and / or repaired with soft patches; - protection from electric shock and or moving parts impaired; - steering gear flat not provided with anti-slip arrangements; - emergency generator inoperable, not starting easily; - flame screens missing or damaged; - failure of steering gear, alarms not working, incapability of providing full movement from side to side, rudder indicators on bridge not corresponding to that in steering gear room; - main generators inoperable; - ship s pipelines by-passed with plastic hoses; - electric equipment in paint locker not adequate. Lifesaving appliances - lifejackets in bad condition and / or missing, lights missing, inoperable, batteries expired; - liferaft not properly rigged on cradle, weak link missing, hydrostatic release unit not properly connected, not serviced, not marked with expiry date; - lifeboats hull damaged, rudder damaged, engine inoperable, equipment missing, incomplete, out of date, not properly fixed, bilge pumps inoperable, suction hoses damaged, lifting hooks and side plates corroded; - lifebuoys in bad condition and / or missing, lights missing, inoperable; - retro-reflective material missing on lifesaving appliances; - lifeboat davits moving parts seized, corroded, falls to be renewed, not end for ended, limit switches not working; - embarkation ladders in bad condition; - emergency light for abandon not working, not properly fitted, lamps seized; - portable VHF not working, batteries flat. Pollution prevention - oily-water separator and / or alarm not working; - ballast water polluted by fuel, cargo; Radio equipment - 2182 kHz watch receiver not working; - radar transponders missing, not working, batteries expired; - EPIRB missing, not working, batteries expired, float-free arrangement unsatisfactory; - main and emergency transmitter not working, low power. Chemical tankers and gas carriers - portable O2 and gas detectors missing, inoperable, not calibrated; - water spray system inoperable, nozzles seized. Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 7 of 7 GUIDELINES ON THE APPLICATION OF THE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST FOR CARGO SHIPS In order to give a suitable support for maintenance and periodical checks, a maintenance check list and the present guidelines have been prepared by RINA, taking into account the main issues of PSC carried out on RINA classed vessels. While the checklist stresses the attention of the surveyor to the items related to SOLAS, LOAD LINE, MARPOL, STCW and ILO subject to periodical check, the guidelines provide a compact set of related Rules hereunder available to the surveyor for cross references with the regulatory instruments (Conventions). In order to give prompt reference to the items included in the check list, the same sequence and letters for sections are used, items are identified with the same number used in the check list (not all items are provided with guidelines). TABLE OF REFERENCES TO REGULATORY INSTRUMENTS (CONVENTIONS) (RULES APPLICABILITY AND RULES REFERENCES) SOLAS (all cargo ships having GT>500 - Some requirements refers to smaller ships as indicated hereinafter) If the vessel s keel laid or similar stage of construction on or after 01.01.1951 but before 26.05.1965 then use SOLAS 48 S 48 If the vessel s keel laid or similar stage of construction on or after 26.05.1965 but before 25.05.1980 SOLAS 60 S 60 If the vessel s keel laid or similar stage of construction on or after 25.05.1980 but before 01.09.1984 SOLAS 74 unamended S 74 If the vessel s keel laid or similar stage of construction on or after 01.09.1984 but before 01.07.1986 SOLAS 74/81 S 81 If the vessel s keel laid or similar stage of construction on or after 01.07.1986 SOLAS 74 amended (1) S 92 Any vessel s keel laid date or similar stage of construction (all ships) - SOLAS 74 amended (all ships) (2) all ships IMO CHEMICAL CODES (all chemical tankers and ships carrying products listed in the Codes) If the vessel s keel laid or similar stage of construction on or after 01.07.86 then use IBC Code IBC If the vessel s keel laid or similar stage of construction before 01.07.86 BCH Code BCH IMO GAS CODES (all gas carriers and ships carrying products listed in the Codes) If the vessel s keel laid or similar stage of construction on or after 01.07.86 then use IGC Code IGC If the vessel s keel laid or similar stage of construction on or after 31.12.76 but before 01.07.86 GC Code (compulsory only for ships provide with a COF gas) GC If the vessel s keel laid or similar stage of construction before 31.12.76 GC Code for existing ships (compulsory only for ships provide with a COF gas) GC ex Tankers having GT>150 and other ships having GT>400 MARPOL 73/78 Annex I M I All ships carrying chemical products listed in Annex II to MARPOL 73/78 MARPOL 73/78 Annex II M II Ships having length>24 m Int. Load Line Convention 1966 ILLC All ships STCW Convention 1978/91 STCW All ships having GT 1000 (200 GT 600mm (pos.1), h>380mm (pos.2). 10 Check manholes and flush scuttles: watertightness, covers and bolts ILLC/18(1) Manholes and flush scuttles shall be closed by substantial covers capable of being made watertight. Unless secured by closely spaced bolts, the covers shall be permanently attached. 11 Check other openings in freeboard decks and associated deckhouse or companionway: weathertightness, bulkhead plating, doorways, gaskets and clamping devices ILLC/18(2) Openings in freeboard decks other than hatchways, machinery space openings manholes and flush scuttles shall be protected by an enclosed superstructure or by a deckhouse or companionway. Doorways in such deckhouses or companionways shall be fitted with doors complying with Reg. ILLC/12(1). Sills: h>600mm (pos.1), h>380mm (pos.2). 12 Check ventilators: coamings, closing covers, gaskets, clamping devices ILLC/19 Satisfactory strength of coamings. Efficient weathertight closing appliances provided and, in ships with length 900mm (pos.1), h>760mm (pos.2). 13 Check air pipes: heads, means for closing the openings ILLC/20 Satisfactory strength of pipes above deck. Efficient and permanently attached closing appliances provided. Height from the deck: h>760mm (freeboard deck), h>450mm (superstructure deck). Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 14 of 14 14 Check watertight and structural integrity of openings below the freeboard deck ILLC/21 Cargo ports and other similar openings in the sides of ships below the freeboard deck shall be fitted with doors so designed as to ensure watertightness and structural integrity commensurate with the surrounding shell plating. Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 15 of 15 SECTION H - HULL: STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND ARRANGEMENTS Item Ref. Guidelines 15 Check scuppers, inlets and discharges: non-return valves, positive means of closing (when fitted) ILLC/22 Efficient and accessible means for preventing water from passing inboard provided for discharges from spaces below the freeboard deck and from superstructures fitted with weathertight doors. Where means for operating the positive action valve are provided, they shall be readily accessible and provided with an indicator showing whether the valve is open or closed. Scuppers and discharge pipes penetrating the shell either more than 450mm below the freeboard deck or less than 600mm above the summer load waterline shall be provided with a non-return valve at the shell. This valve may be omitted if the piping is of substantial thickness. 16 Check sidescuttles ILLC/23 Side scuttles to spaces below the freeboard deck or to spaces within enclosed superstructures shall be fitted with efficient hinged inside deadlights arranged so that they can be effectively closed and secured watertight. 17 Check compliance of vertically corrugated bulkhead between cargo holds no1 and no 2 S 92 XII/4-6-9 RINA A/6 app 1 All single side skin bulk carriers: built before 01/07/98 and having L 150 m carrying solid bulk cargoes having bulk density of 1,78 t/m3 or above fitted with vertically corrugated bulkheads between cargo holds no 1 and 2, have to comply with minimum scantlings requirements.Compliance to be re-assessed at each Special Survey 18 Check efficiency of means of detection of water ingress into cargo holds S 92 XII/10 RINA A/6 app 1 All single side skin bulk carriers: built before 01/07/98 and having L 150 m carrying solid bulk cargoes having bulk density of 1,78 t/m3 constructed with an insufficient number of transverse watertight bulkheads to withstand flooding of foremost cargo hold, have to be provided with high water level alarms in all cargo holds, or in cargo conveyor tunnels, giving an audible and visual alarm on the navigation bridge, and with detailed information on flooding scenarios and evacuation preparedness H-2 - HULL ARRANGEMENTS Item Ref. Guidelines 1, 2 Guard-rails, bulwarks, walkways ILLC/25 Efficient guard-rails or bulwarks are fitted on all exposed parts of the freeboard and superstructure decks. Satisfactory means (i.e.: guardrails, lifelines, gangways or underdeck passages) are provided for the protection of the crew in getting to and from their quarters, the machinery space and all the other parts used in the necessary work of the ship. 3 Check arrangements for safe access to bow S92 II-1/3-3 All oil tanker, chemical tanker, gas carrier: not later than 01/07/01 to be provided with suitable means to gain safe access to the bow even in severe weather conditions, which can be an under-deck passageway , a permanent gangway fitted at or above the level of the superstructure deck or a permanent walkway fitted at freeboard deck level 4 Fitting for timber deck cargoes ILLC/43, 44 All ships: fitted for carriage of timber deck cargoes shall be provided with bulwarks with freeing ports or specially strong construction rails. Ventilators shall be efficiently protected. Uprights to be provided when required by the nature of the timber. Spacing not to exceed 3 m. Strong angles or metal socks or similar to be provided for securing the uprights. Over-all lashings to be provided (spacing not to exceed 3 m). Eye-plates for lashings to be fitted to the sheer strake or deck stringer plate (3 m spacing). First eye-plate from a superstructure bulkhead within 2 m. Minimum lashing diameter 19 mm (if close-link chain) or equivalent if wire rope, fitted with sliphooks and turnbuckles, accessible at all times. Wire rope lashings to have a short length of long link chain to permit regulation. Additionally, guard-rails or lifelines for protection of crew shall be provided each side of the deck cargo. Vertical separation of lines/rails 330 mm, total height 1 m. 6 Check local and remote control of watertight doors and relevant indicators S 92 II-1/23-1,25- 9 S 92 (01.02.92): dry cargo ships: sliding and hinged doors in watertight bulkheads and shell doors which could lead to major flooding to be provided with indicators on the bridge. Local and remote (from bridge) control to be provided. Control to be operable in case of main power failure. Doors normally closed at sea to be provided only with indicator system and permanently marked to be kept close at sea . 8 Test electronic loading instrument ILLC/10 RINA Part B/11.2 The instrument is to be tested for accuracy, using the load cases in the operation manual approved by RINA. 12 Emergency towing arrangements all ships II-1/3-4 All oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers 20,000 dwt: an emergency towing arrangement approved by the Administration is to be fitted at both ends of. Such equipment is to be fitted at the first scheduled dry-docking survey and in any case within 1.1.99. 13 Check no alteration to navigation bridge visibility all ships V/22 All ships: having L 45 m to comply with minimum requirements relevant to the view of the sea surface from the conning position and to blind sectors. For existing ships, these requirements will be met where practicable; structural alterations need not to be required Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 16 of 16 SECTION I - MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL ARRANGEMENTS Guidelines: Underlined items compulsory also for existing tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers 10000 GT. Item Ref. Guidelines 5 Check condition of non-metallic expansion joints below deepest load waterline All ships II-1/26.9 All ships: non-metallic expansion joints in piping systems which penetrate the ship s side and both the penetration and the expansion joints are located below the deepest waterline to be inspected and replaced at intervals recommended by manufacturer 7 Test bilge pump satisfactory pumping and check bilge lines S 81 II-1/21 S 92 II-1/21 S 81, S 92: draining provided for any watertight compartment. Two pumps to be provided (one may be driven by main engine), sanitary, ballast and general service pumps accepted as bilge pumps. Distribution boxes and manually operated to be accessible at any time. Passage of water from the sea or from a compartment to another to be prevented. 8 Machinery, boilers, pressure vessels arranged in way to minimise danger to crew for hot surfaces, moving parts, etc. S 81 II-1/26 S 92 II-1/26 S 81, S 92: machinery protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. 10 Check absence of fire risks in machinery spaces (no leakage, bilge/floors free of oil) S 81 II-1/15 S 92 II-1/15 S 81, S 92 free standing oil fuel tanks in machinery spaces to be provided with an oil-tight spill tray with drain pipe to a spill oil tank. Precaution to be taken preventing oil escape from pumps, filters or heaters towards heated surfaces. Non-metallic pipes accepted only if approved type. UMS shall have screened pipes to avoid oil spray to heated surfaces. S 81: sounding pipes not to terminate where risks of ignition may occur. Flat glass level gauges with self-closing devices accepted. S 92 (01.02.92): sounding pipes not to terminate in machinery spaces unless an oil-level gauge is provided, distant from sources of ignition or screened, provided with self-closing device and self-closing small diameter check-cock. Flat glass level gauges with self-closing devices accepted. 11 Check boilers S 81 II-1/32 S 92 II-1/32 S 81, S 92: not less than two safety valves and two means of indicating water level (one to be a direct reading gauge). Automatic boilers: alarm and shut off for: low water level air supply failure, flame failure. Propulsion boilers: high water level alarm. 13 Test main and emergency steering gear system S 60 II/29, 30 S 74 II-1/29, 30 S 81 II-1/29, 30 S 92 II-1/29, 30 S 60, S 74: auxiliary system capable of steering at navigable speed and of being brought speedily into action. To be power operated where rudder stock diameter > 355,6 mm. Not required where main system is duplicated. Ships 5000 GT: powered also by emergency source, two circuits widely separated. Ships 230 mm, emergency supply is required. Steering to be powered also by emergency source, two circuits widely separated. Ships 300 mm), high level in bilge wells, automatic shutdown of engines, automatic changeover of generators, power failure of alarm system. Alarms transferred to: machinery control position, engineers public rooms and cabins, bridge. Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 18 of 18 SECTION J - FIRE FIGHTING General requirement for all fire-fighting appliances all ships II-2/21 All ships: to be kept in good order and availability for immediate use at all times during the voyage. J-1 - FIRE FIGHTING (MISCELLANEOUS) Item Ref. Guidelines 2 Verify (as far as practicable) that bulkheads and decks are in accordance with fire integrity requirements in the fire plan S 60 II/54 S 74 II-2/51 S 81 II-2/42-44, 46, 49, 50 S 92 II-2/42-44, 46, 49, 50 S 60, S 74: ships 4000 GT: B-class bulkheads of corridors in accommodation. Steel stairtrunks. Kitchens, paint lockers, lockers, bosun stores adjacent to accommodations: steel bulkheads. S 81, S 92: one of three methods to be chosen: IC (B and C class divisions + smoke detection system in corridors, stairways, escape routes), IIC (sprinkler system with no restrictions on the type of bulkheads),IIIC (fire detection system with no restrictions on the type of bulkheads). 3 General examination of means of escape: no obstructions, acceptable dead-end corridors, lighting, steps, handrails in good conditions S 60 II/68(b) S 74 II-2/53 S 81 II-2/45 S 92 II-2/45 S 60, S 74: one means from accommodation and from spaces where crew normally work. Two from machinery spaces. S 81, S 92 two from accommodations, widely separated. Machinery spaces: two, widely separated, one being a continuous fire sheltered trunk from the lower level to an open deck. S 81, S92: dead end corridors (i.e. corridors provided with one escape route only): lengths of more than 7 m not acceptable 4 Test fire detection and alarm system S 81 II-2/11, 52 S 92 II-2/52 S 81, S 92: an automatic fire detection system is required in any machinery space where an automatic and remote control system in lieu of continuous manning is fitted. 5 6 Ventilation S 74 II-2/54(a) S 81 II-2/48 S 92 II-2/48 S 74, S81, S 92: main inlets and outlets can be closed from outside ventilated spaces. Power for ventilation can be shutdown from outside the ventilated spaces. 7 Check as far as practicable, that openings (doors, ductwork, electrical wires, piping, etc.) do not impair the fire resistance of the bulkhead S 60 II/54 S 74 II-2/51 S 81 II-2/42-44, 46, 47, 49, 50 S 92 II-2/42-44, 46, 49, 50 S 60, S 74, S 81, S 92: not impairing the fire resistance of the bulkheads. 8 Test automatic and manual fire doors S 81 II-2/47 S 92 II-2/42-44, 46, 49, 50 S 81, S 92: doors in boundary bulkheads of cat. A machinery spaces reasonably gas-tight and self closing; not fitted with hold-back hooks unless fail safe type. 13 Check remote means of closing fuel oil valves. In case shut-off valves are operated by air, check air cylinder pressure and pressure gauge S 60 II/69 S 74 II-2/54 S 81 II-2/15 S 92 II-2/15 S 60, S 74, S 81, S 92: oil fuel transfer and similar pumps provided with remote controls for stopping outside machinery spaces. Oil fuel suction of storage, settling and service tanks above double bottom provided with valve capable of being closed outside the machinery spaces (S81: also lubricating oil). 14 Check fire extinguishers (foam, CO2, dry powder): for each type, number indicated in the fire control plan available (see also item J-1.1) condition of cylinders validity of the extinguishing medium (*) (*) see Annex 2 to the Guidelines S 48 II/51 S 60 II/65 S 74 II-2/52 S 81 II-2/6 S 92 II-2/6 S 48: ships 1000 GT: 5 in accommodation, 2+1 for each burner in boiler spaces, at least 2 in machinery spaces + 1 foam (45 kg). S 60, S 74: ships 1000 GT: 5 in accommodation, 2+1 for each burner in boiler spaces, at least 1 each 1000 hp in machinery spaces (not less than 2, need not to exceed 6) + 1 foam (45 kg). S 81, S 92: to the satisfaction of the Administration. Ships < 1000 GT: not less than 5. 15 Portable foam applicator unit in boiler room and spaces containing internal combustion machinery: check air-foam nozzle, portable tank of foam making liquid, spare tank, stowage container - test connection to fire main S 81 II-2/6.4, 7 S 92 II-2/6.4, 7 S 81, S 92: there shall be in each boiler room at least one set of portable applicator units. A portable foam applicator unit shall consist of an air-foam nozzle of an inductor type capable of being connected to the fire main by a fire hose, together with a portable tank containing at least 20 l of foam-making liquid and one spare tank. 16 Check foam type fire extinguisher of at least 135 l capacity in boiler room S 81 II-2/7.1.3 S 92 II-2/7.1.3 S 81, S 92: there shall be not less than one approved foam-type extinguisher of at least 135 l capacity or equivalent in each boiler room. 17 Check foam type fire extinguishers of at least 45 l capacity in spaces containing internal combustion machinery S 81 II-2/7.2 S 92 II-2/7.2 S 81, S 92: each space containing internal combustion machinery shall be provided with a sufficient number of foam type extinguishers (*) each of at least 45 l capacity or equivalent. (*) froth type according to S 74 and S 60 20 Fireman s outfits: easily accessible ready for use - stored in widely separated positions S 74 II-2/52(j) S 81 II-2/17.4 S 92 II-2/17.4 S 74, S 81, S 92: the fireman s outfits shall be so stored as to be easily accessible and ready for use and they shall be stored in widely separated positions. Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 19 of 19 SECTION J-1 - FIRE FIGHTING (MISCELLANEOUS) Item Ref. Guidelines 21 Fireman s outfit: check availability of personal equipment all ships II-2/17 All ships: fireman s outfit personal equipment shall consist of: protective clothing of material to protect the skin from heat and burns and with water-resistant outer surface boots and gloves a rigid helmet an electric safety lamp (hand lantern) - an axe 22 Fireman s outfit: check breathing apparatus all ships II-2/17 All ships: a breathing apparatus may be either: 1. a smoke helmet or smoke mask which shall be provided with a suitable air pump and a length of air hose sufficient to reach from the open deck to any part of the holds or machinery spaces; or 2. a self contained compressed air-operated breathing apparatus, the volume of air contained in the cylinders of which shall be at least 1200 l, or other self-contained breathing apparatus which shall be capable of functioning for at least 30 minutes. A number of spare charges shall be provided. - a rigid helmet 23 Fireman s outfit: fireproof lifeline available all ships II-2/17.2 All ships: for each breathing apparatus a fireproof lifeline of sufficient length and strength shall be provided 24 Paint locker: fire extinguishing arrangement all ships II-2/18.7 Paint lockers shall be protected by an appropriate fire-extinguishing arrangement approved by the Administration. 1. paint locker deck area < 4 m2 : portable fire extinguishers of CO2 or dry chemical powder type to be provided as a minimum near the accesses of the paint locker. 2. paint locker deck area 4 m2 : fixed fire extinguishing system to be provided to be operated from outside the paint locker. In case 2 above, the fixed system may use CO2 , dry chemical powder or pressure spray water. If a CO2 system is provided, the quantity of CO2 shall be sufficient to give a minimum volume of free gas equal to 40% of the gross volume of the paint locker. If a pressure spraying system is provided, the system may be fed by a connection from the ship s fire main. The number and arrangement of the nozzles shall be such as to ensure an effective distribution of water of at least 5 litres/m2 per minute over the whole deck surface of the paint locker. If a dry chemical powder system is provided, the number and arrangement of the nozzles shall be such as to ensure an effective distribution of powder inside the paint locker with a ratio of at least 0.5 Kg/ m2. 25 Paint locker: structural fire protection S 60 II/54(e) S 74 II-2/51(e) S 81 II-2/44,47,58 S 92 II-2/44,47,58 S 60, S 74: cargo ships 4,000 grt: paint stores when adjacent to accommodation spaces and emergency generator rooms, if any, shall be of steel or equivalent material. S 81, S 92: cargo ships other than oil tankers: paint stores are identified as high risk service spaces. The minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in Tables 44.1 and 44.2. The fire resistance of doors shall, as far as practicable, be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. S 81, S 92: oil tankers: paint stores are identified as high risk service spaces. The minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in Tables 58.1 and 58.2. The fire resistance of doors shall, as far as practicable, be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. 27 Arrangements for ro-ro cargo spaces S 81 II-2/53.2 S 92 II-2/53.2 An approved automatic fire detection and fire alarm system to be provided. Spaces capable of being sealed to be protected by CO2 or Halon. Other spaces: high expansion foam or water spray system. At least one portable fire extinguisher at each access to the cargo space. Three water fog applicators and one portable foam applicator unit for each cargo space, provided that the ship has at least two portable foam applicator units. Closed cargo spaces provided with ventilation system granting at least six air changes per hour. System to be entirely separated from the others: Capable of being controlled from the outside. Indicators of any loss of the required ventilating capacity to be provided on the navigating bridge. Arrangements for rapid shut-down and effective closure to be provided. Electrical equipment and wiring suitable for use in explosive mixtures except that above a height of 450 mm from the deck spark-preventing enclosed equipment shall be accepted provided that the ventilating system grants a continuous rate of at least ten air changes per hour. Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 20 of 20 SECTION J-1 - FIRE FIGHTING (MISCELLANEOUS) Item Ref. Guidelines 29 Galleys exhaust ducts S 81 II-2/16.7 S 92 II-2/48 S 81, S 92: exhaust ducts from galleys to be A class where they pass through accommodations or spaces containing combustible materials. Each exhaust duct to be fitted with grease trap, fire damper, fans shut-off within galley, fixed fire extinguishing system. 30 to 45 Requirements for tankers S 74 II-2/56, 57 S 81 II-2/56-58 S 92 II-2/56-58 S 74: A-60 separation between cargo pump room/cat. A machinery spaces and accommodation, service spaces, control stations. A-60 boundaries of superstructures where facing the cargo area (extended 3 m aft). No doors in front part of superstructures unless the boundaries of the space are A-60. fixed portlights (fitted with covers in the first tier). Self-closing doors in engine room casing without holdback hooks. Ventilation ducts provided with fire dampers where Cat. A machinery spaces and accommodation could be interconnected. S 81, S 92: as per S 74, except accommodation to be built according to IC method. 30 to 45 Requirements for tankers: ventilation in cargo areas S 74 II-2/58 S 81 II-2/59 S 92 II-2/59 S 74: openings of tanks far from sources of ignition. Inlets/outlets of superstructures not to permit gas penetration. Suction type ventilation for cargo pump room (20 changes per hour), outlets far from ignition sources. S 81, S 92: venting of cargo tanks to be distinct from air pipes of other compartments (could be incorporated with IGS). Outlets/inlets arranged to avoid risk of ignition and passage of flame. Venting provided with drainage to cargo tanks. Press-vac valves to be provided (at least 2 m from deck and 5 m from air intakes or sources of ignition). Provided with free flow system for vapours (at least 6 m from deck and 10 m from air intakes or sources of ignition) or high velocity valves (at least 2 m from deck and 10 m from air intakes or sources of ignition). Suction type ventilation for cargo pump room (20 changes per hour), outlets far from ignition sources; non-sparking type fans. All oil tankers: within 01/07/01 venting arrangements to be provided with a secondary means of allowing full relief of vapour, air or inert gas mixtures to prevent over pressure or under pressure in the system in case of failure of the primary means, such a second set of p/v valves, rupture disks, aliquid-filled p/v breaker or pressure sensors in each tank with a monitoring system and an alarm, activated by detection of over-pressure or under-pressure conditions within a tank J-2 - FIRE MAIN SYSTEM Item Ref. Guidelines 1 Inspect main fire pumps and pressure gauges S 48 II/45, 51(b) S 60 II/56, 65(b) S 74 II-2/5, 52 S 81 II-2/4 S 92 II-2/4 S 48: pumps provided to satisfy 2/3 delivery of bilge pumps. Ships 1000 GT: at least two pumps (not in the same compartment). S 60, S 74: total capacity of pumps in order to have water running at a speed of 2,7 m/s in a pipe having a diameter = 1,68 (L(B+D))0,5+25 (mm) (Total capacity needs not to exceed 180 t/h). Ships 1000 GT: at least two independent pumps (not in the same compartment, ships 2000 GT: a separated emergency pump to be provided). Bilge, ballast or sanitary pumps may be used as fire pumps. Each of the required fire pumps (apart from the emergency) shall have at least 80% of total capacity divided by the number of required pumps. S 81, S 92: additionally minimum delivery of pumps = 25 t/h. Emergency fire pump: minimum delivery 40% or 25 t/h. Diesel prime movers capable of being readily started. No direct access between EFP room and machinery spaces. In cargo ships with UMS, a remote starting of the fire pumps or permanent pressurisation is required. Isolating valves to be provided outside fire pumps spaces. All nozzles to be dual purpose type. 2 4 Simultaneous jets of water S 48 II/45(a) S 60 II/56. S 74 II-2/5. S 81 II-2/4.4 S 92 II-2/4 S 48: each pump capable of delivering water to two nozzles (12 m jet). S 60, S 74: two pumps capable of delivering water to two nozzles (ships 6000 GT: 2,8 kg/sqcm, ships 1000 GT: 2,6 kg/sqcm). 9 Check hydrants under pressure: no leakage fire hoses easily coupled - condition of valves S 48 II/45, 51(b) S 60 II/56, 65(b) S 74 II-2/5, 52 S 81 II-2/4 S 92 II-2/4 S 48: ships 1000 GT: at least two in machinery spaces, capable of spraying water. S 60: ships 1000 GT: two jets in each part of the ship. One hose+nozzle each 30 m of ship s length (at least 5), excluding machinery spaces. Unless one hose+nozzle is provided for each hydrant they must be interchangeable. 11 Check nozzles: no leakage (for nozzles under pressure) - dual type where required S 74 II-2/5(g) S 81 II-2/4.8 S 92 II-2/4.8 S 74: dual purpose type in machinery spaces or in similar spaces where the risk of spillage of oil exists S 81, S 92: all nozzles shall be dual purpose type (i.e. spray/jet type) incorporating a shut off Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 21 of 21 SECTION J-2 - FIRE MAIN SYSTEM) Item Ref. Guidelines 13 International shore connection S 60 II/56(h) S 74 II-2/52(d) S 81 II-2/19 S 92 II-2/19 S 60, S 74: ships 1000 GT: one ISC to be provided, available for being used on either side of the ship. Outside/inner diameters = 178/64 mm. Bolt circle diameter = 132 mm. Four slotted holes, 19 mm in diameter. Thickness = 14,5 mm. Four bolts, 16 mm in diameter, 50 mm in length. S 81, S 92: ships 500 GT: as above. J-3 - CO2 SYSTEM(S) S 48 II/47 S 60 II/58 S 74 II-2/7 S 81 II-2/5 BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) DRY CARGO (GT 2000) (1) (*) CARGO TANKS (GT 2000) (3) RO-RO SPACES BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) ENGINES (GT 1000, P 750 kW) DRY CARGO (GT 2000) (1) CARGO TANKS (GT 2000) (2,3) (*) RO-RO SPACES BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) ENGINES (GT 1000, P 750 KW) DRY CARGO (GT 2000) (1) RO-RO SPACES BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) ENGINES (GT 1000, P 375 KW) DRY CARGO (GT 2000) (1) RO-RO SPACES DANGEROUS GOODS CARGO PUMP ROOMS (*) see the note after item J-10 of these Guidelines CO2 (0,56 m3/kg) available for 30% of the gross volume of the biggest compartment served. Each pipe provided with a valve operable from the deck clearly marked with the name of the compartment served. Big holds provided with fwd and aft pipes. Shutdown for ventilators and closing appliances operable from outside the compartment served. Sound alarm provided before discharge. CO2 (0,56 m3/kg) available for 30% of the gross volume of the biggest cargo compartment served or 40% machinery spaces plus casing (partial) / 35% machinery spaces plus casing (the greatest). Each pipe provided with a valve operable from the deck clearly marked with the name of the compartment served. Big holds provided with fwd and aft pipes. Shutdown for ventilators and closing appliances operable from outside the compartment served. Sound alarm provided before discharge. CO2 (0,56 m3/kg) available for 30% of the gross volume of the biggest cargo compartment served or 40% machinery spaces plus casing (partial) / 35% machinery spaces plus casing (the greatest), free air in air containers to be taken into account. Each pipe provided with a valve operable from the deck clearly marked with the name of the compartment served. Big holds provided with fwd and aft pipes. Shutdown for ventilators and closing appliances operable from outside the compartment served. Sound alarm provided before discharge. Bottle storage room to be in safe and accessible position and effectively ventilated, separated from compartment served and with gastight boundaries. CO2 (0,56 m3/kg) available for 30% of the gross volume of the biggest cargo compartment served or 40% machinery spaces plus casing (partial) / 35% machinery spaces plus casing (the greatest), free air in air containers to be taken into account. Each pipe provided with a valve operable from the deck clearly marked with the name of the compartment served (clear instructions to be posted). Big holds provided with fwd and aft pipes. Shutdown for ventilators and closing appliances operable from outside the compartment served. Automatic sound alarm provided before discharge (suitably delayed). Bottle storage room to be in safe and accessible position and effectively ventilated, separated from compartment served and with gastight boundaries and outwards opening door. Means provided to crew for checking the content of bottles. J-4 - HALON SYSTEM(S) S 81 II-2/5 BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) ENGINES (GT 1000, P 375 KW) DRY CARGO (GT 2000) (1) RO-RO SPACES DANGEROUS GOODS CARGO PUMP ROOMS Halon 1301 available for 5%-7% (4,25%-7%) of the gross volume of the biggest cargo vehicles (machinery) compartment served. Each pipe provided with a valve operable from the deck clearly marked with the name of the compartment served (clear instructions to be posted). Big holds provided with fwd and aft pipes. Automatic shutdown for ventilators and manually operated closing appliances operable from outside the compartment served. Automatic sound alarm provided before discharge (suitably delayed). Bottle storage room to be in safe and accessible position and effectively ventilated, separated from compartment served and with gastight boundaries and outwards opening door. Means provided to crew for checking the content of bottles. Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 22 of 22 J-5 - FOAM SYSTEM(S) S 48 II/51 S 60 II/60 S 74 II-2/10, 9 S 81 II-2/9, 8 BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) CARGO TANKS (GT 2000) (3) BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) ENGINES (GT 1000, P 750 KW) CARGO TANKS (GT 2000) (2,3) CARGO DECK (GT 2000) (2,3) BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) ENGINES (GT 1000, P 750 KW) CARGO TANKS (GT 2000) (2,3) BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) ENGINES (GT 1000, P 375 KW) RO-RO SPACES CARGO PUMP ROOMS Foam available for 15 cm height on the largest compartment floor. System operable from outside the compartment served. Foam available for 15 cm height on the largest compartment floor. System operable from outside the compartment served. High expansion: foam available for protecting the largest compartment at a rate of at least 1 m in depth per minute. Foam available for five times the biggest volume served. Expansion ratio not to exceed 1000:1. Froth generators, sources of power supply, froth forming liquid and means of control grouped and readily accessible from outside the compartment served. Low expansion: foam available for 15 cm height on the largest compartment floor. System operable from outside the compartment served. Expansion ratio not to exceed 12:1. High expansion: foam available for protecting the largest compartment at a rate of at least 1 m in depth per minute. Foam available for five times the biggest volume served. Expansion ratio not to exceed 1000:1. Froth generators, sources of power supply, froth forming liquid and means of control grouped and readily accessible from outside the compartment served. Low expansion: foam available for 15 cm height on the largest compartment floor. System operable from outside the compartment served. Expansion ratio not to exceed 12:1. J-6 - SPRINKLER SYSTEM S 81 II-2/12 ACCOMMODATION (IIC) Each section of sprinklers shall include fail-safe means for giving a visual and audible alarms signal automatically at one indicating unit on the navigating bridge whenever any sprinkler comes into operation. The unit shall indicate the section where fire has occurred and audible and visible alarms shall be repeated in another position to ensure immediate reception by crew. A plan of the system and areas covered to be provided near the unit. Unit provided with test arrangement. Each section capable of being isolated by one stop valve only, provided with pressure gauge, readily accessible by authorised persons and clearly indicated, test valve to be provided. Approved sprinkler heads o provide at least 5 l/m2 per minute. A pressure tank connected to air system and fresh water for replenishing to keep system under pressure and an independent pump, automatically starting for pressure decrease and fitted with test valve to be provided remote from any category A machinery space. Pump, alarms and detection powered by two supplies. System connected via a non-return valve to the fire main. J-7 - WATER SPRAY SYSTEM(S) S 48 II/51 S 60 II/51 S 74 II-2/11 S 81 II-2/10 BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) ENGINES (GT 1000, P 750 KW) BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) ENGINES (GT 1000, P 750 KW) CARGO PUMP ROOMS (7) BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) ENGINES (GT 1000, P 375 KW) CARGO PUMP ROOMS RO-RO SPACES No particular requirements. Type approved nozzles. The system can be divided in some sections. Pump to start automatically for pressure decrease, to deliver sufficient water to all sections, to be outside the compartment served. Type approved nozzles providing at least 5 litres per square metre per minute. The system can be divided in some sections. Pump to start automatically for pressure decrease, to deliver sufficient water to all sections, to be outside the compartment served. Pump to be driven by independent engine or supplied by emergency generator. Type approved nozzles providing at least 5 litres per square metre per minute. The system can be divided in some sections. Pump to start automatically for pressure decrease, to deliver sufficient water to all sections, to be outside the compartment served. Pump to be driven by independent engine or supplied by emergency generator. Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 23 of 23 J-8 - STEAM SYSTEM(S) S 48 II/47 S 60 II/58 S 74 BOILERS (GT 1000) OIL FUEL UNITS (GT 1000) DRY CARGO (GT 2000) (1) CARGO TANKS (GT 2000) (3) RO-RO SPACES DRY CARGO (GT 2000) (1) CARGO TANKS (GT 2000) (2,3) RO-RO SPACES RO-RO SPACES Boilers for production of fire-fighting steam to have at least 1 kg/h per 0,75 m3 gross volume of the biggest compartment served. Each pipe provided with a valve operable from the deck clearly marked with the name of the compartment served. Big holds provided with fwd and aft pipes going to the lowest part of the hold. Shutdown for ventilators and closing appliances operable from outside the compartment served. Boilers for production of fire-fighting steam to have at least 1 kg/h per 0,75 m3 gross volume of the biggest compartment served. Each pipe provided with a valve operable from the deck clearly marked with the name of the compartment served. Big holds provided with fwd and aft pipes going to the lowest part of the hold. Shutdown for ventilators and closing appliances operable from outside the compartment served. Boilers for production of fire-fighting steam to have at least 1 kg/h per 0,75 m3 gross volume of the biggest compartment served. Each pipe provided with a valve operable from the deck clearly marked with the name of the compartment served. Big holds provided with fwd and aft pipes going to the lowest part of the hold. Shutdown for ventilators and closing appliances operable from outside the compartment served. J-9 - DECK FROTH SYSTEM S 60 S 74 II-2/61 S 81 II-2/61 CARGO DECK (GT 2000) (2,3) CARGO DECK (GT 2000) (2,3) CARGO DECK Main control station outside of cargo tank area, adjacent to accommodation, readily accessible and operable. Rate of supply not less than 0,6 litres per minute per square metre (ship s breadth x cargo tanks total length) or 6 litres per minute per square metre (horizontal area of the greatest cargo tank) (the greater) for at least 20 minutes. Expansion ratio not to exceed 150:1. Each monitor to provide at least 50% required froth rate. A monitor and a hose connection for a froth applicator provided each side accommodation front facing cargo area. Valves provided in both the froth main and the fire main, fwd each monitor. Operation of froth system at nominal output to allow contemporary use of fire main with two jets of water. Main control station outside of cargo tank area, adjacent to accommodation, readily accessible and operable. Rate of supply not less than 0,6 litres per minute per square metre (ship s breadth x cargo tanks total length) or 6 litres per minute per square metre (horizontal area of the greatest cargo tank) or 6 litres per minute per square metre (area protected by largest monitor, not less than 1250 l/minute) (the greater) for at least 20 minutes (30 if no IGS provided). Expansion ratio not to exceed 150:1. Each monitor to provide at least 50% required froth rate. A monitor and a hose connection for a froth applicator provided each side accommodation front facing cargo area. At least 4 applicators to be provided, capacity 400 l and throw 15 m. Valves provided in both the froth main and the fire main, fwd each monitor. Operation of froth system at nominal output to allow contemporary use of fire main with two jets of water. Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 24 of 24 J-10 - INERT GAS SYSTEM S 74 (S 81 II-2/62.20) S 81 II-2/62 CARGO TANKS (3) CARGO TANKS (3) Two fans to be provided, together capable of delivering at least 125% the maximum rated capacity of the cargo pumps. Scrubber provided to cool gas and remove solid and sulphur products. Valves with position indicators to be provided between boiler and scrubber. A gas regulating valve to be provided in the supply main. Following to be provided: non-return valve with positive means of closing and deck water seal supplied by two pumps for protecting machinery spaces, P/V valves for protecting cargo tanks, P/V breaker on the supply main, stop valve on inert gas supply for each tank, continuous recording of oxygen content and inert gas pressure (in cargo control room), portable oxygen analyser, inert gas temperature and pressure indicators (in cargo control room), means for the zero and span calibration of fixed and portable oxygen analysers, alarms for: high oxygen content (exceeding 8%), low gas pressure (less than 100 mm water gauge) , low water level in deck water seal, high gas temperature (*), high gas pressure, low pressure or flow of water to the scrubber (*), high water level in the scrubber (*), failure of inert gas blowers, failure of power supply to control system of gas regulating valve. Automatic shut-down of blowers and gas regulating valve provided for (*) alarms. Gas regulating valve to shutdown automatically for blowers failure. Two fans to be provided, together capable of delivering at least 125% the maximum rated capacity of the cargo pumps. Scrubber provided to cool gas and remove solid and sulphur products. Oxygen content in inert gas not to exceed 5%. Valves with position indicators to be provided between boiler and scrubber. A gas regulating valve to be provided in the supply main. Following to be provided: non-return valve with positive means of closing and deck water seal supplied by two pumps for protecting machinery spaces, P/V valves for protecting cargo tanks, P/V breaker on the supply main, stop valve on inert gas supply for each tank, continuous recording of oxygen content and inert gas pressure (in cargo control room), portable oxygen analyser, inert gas temperature and pressure indicators (in cargo control room), means for the zero and span calibration of fixed and portable oxygen analysers, alarms for: high oxygen content (exceeding 8%), low gas pressure (less than 100 mm water gauge) , low water level in deck water seal, high gas temperature (*), high gas pressure, low pressure or flow of water to the scrubber (*), high water level in the scrubber (*), failure of inert gas blowers, failure of power supply to control system of gas regulating valve. Automatic shut-down of blowers and gas regulating valve provided for (*) alarms. Gas regulating valve to shutdown automatically for blowers failure. (1) The Flag Administration may grant exemption under the following conditions (S 48, S 60: A or B or C, S 74/78: A+B or C, S 81: A+B): A. cargo spaces provided with steel hatch covers and effective means of closing all ventilators and other openings leading to the holds, B. ship constructed and intended solely for carrying such cargoes as ore, coal, grain, unseasoned timber, and non-combustible cargoes or cargoes which, in the opinion of the Administration, constitute a low fire risk, C. ship engaged on voyages of short duration (in the opinion of the Administration). (2) Foam system to be provided for protecting either cargo tanks or cargo deck area. (3) The following ships are to be provided with an Inert Gas System: i. all tankers, built on or after 1.6.80, DWT 20000 ii. crude oil tankers, built before 1.6.80, 20000 DWT < 40000, delivery of each washing machine 60 m3/h (*) iii. crude oil tankers, built before 1.6.80, DWT 40000 iv. product carriers, built before 1.6.80, 20000 DWT < 40000, delivery of each washing machine 60 m3/h (**) v. product carriers, built before 1.6.80, DWT 40000 (*) if delivery of each washing machine < 60 m3/h, exemption may be granted (**) if delivery of each washing machine < 60 m3/h, exemption is automatic Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 25 of 25 SECTION K - LIFESAVING APPLIANCES General requirement for lifesaving appliances all ships III/19.2 All ships: to be kept in good order and availability for immediate use at all times during the voyage. K-1 - LIFEBOATS Item Ref. Guidelines 1 Required number S 48 III/8, 32 S 60 III/8, 35 S 74 III/8, 35 S 92 III/26 S 48: one open lifeboat on each side for the total number of persons on board. Ships 1600 GT: at least one to be a motor or mechanically propelled lifeboat. Tankers 3000 GT: two lifeboats aft plus two amidships. S 60, S 74: one open lifeboat on each side for the total number of persons on board. Ships 1600 GT: at least one to be a motor lifeboat (tankers: one for each side). S 92: one totally enclosed lifeboat on each side for the total number of persons on board or one free-fall totally enclosed lifeboat after. Ships having length 46 m: gravity type (luffing type accepted where lifeboat s weight < 4064 kg). Ring accepted between sheaves and lifeboat s hooks. S 60, S 74: tankers 1600 GT: gravity type. Other ships: luffing type accepted only where lifeboat s weight < 2300 kg. Limit switches if mechanical hoisting is provided. S 92: gravity or free-fall type, provided with launching and recovery arrangements. Limit switches if mechanical hoisting is provided. Launching system from survival craft provided. 19 Operating instructions posted all ships III/9 All ships: to be posted near the launching appliances where lighted by the emergency lighting, indicating procedures for launching, adopting IMO blue symbols. 27 Thorough examination and dynamic test all ships III/20.11.1 All ships: launching appliances to be serviced at recommended intervals in accordance with onboard maintenance instructions and subject at intervals not exceeding 5 years to a thorough examination(to be carried out with the same philosophy adopted for cargo lifting appliances) and a dynamic test of the winch brake 28 On-load release gear all ships III/20.11.2 All ships: lifeboats on-load release gear to be serviced at recommended intervals in accordance with onboard maintenance instructions and to a thorough examination and test during the surveys of the Safequ/Safpas Certificates by properly trained personnel; they shall be also operationally tested under an over load whenever the release gear is overhauled (at least once every 5 years) 29 Falls used in launching all ships III/20.4 All ships: to be turned end for end every 30 months and renewed when necessary but not later than 5 years or alternatively to be renewed not later than 4 years without end-for-ending Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 26 of 26 K-2 - RESCUE BOATS Item Ref. Guidelines 1 to 4 Rescue boats S 92 III/26.2,47. S 92: cargo ships shall carry at least one rescue boat complying with the requirements of Reg. III/47. A lifeboat may be accepted as a rescue boat provided that it also complies with the requirements for a rescue boat. K-3 - LIFERAFTS Item Ref. Guidelines 1- 7 Required number S 92 III/26.1 except all ships built before 01.07.86: S 92 III/26.3 New ships: one or more rigid or inflatable liferafts for the total number of persons on board where they can be readily transferred on either side of the ship, otherwise total number required on each side. Where a free-fall lifeboat is provided, liferafts for the total number of persons on board to be provided on each side of the ship and at least one side shall be served by launching appliances. Ships having length < 85 m, other than oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers provided only with liferafts shall have the above mentioned liferafts provided that they are sufficient for the total number of persons on each side even when one is lost or damaged (the transferring criteria can be used). If they are not readily transferrable, they must be sufficient for 150% the total persons on each side. Additionally, where survival craft are stowed more than 100 m from the stem or stern, a liferaft stowed as far as possible shall be provided. Existing ships: one or more rigid or inflatable liferafts for the total number of persons on board. Additionally, where survival craft are stowed more than 100 m from the stem or stern, a liferaft stowed as far as possible shall be provided. 1- 7 Stowage S 92 III/26.1.4, 29 except all ships built before 01.07.86: S 92 III/26.3.2, 29 New ships: any liferaft to be stowed being connected to the ship through a float-free arrangement (i.e.: a hydrostatic release unit) with its painter permanently attached to the ship through a weak link. The additional more than 100 m liferaft may be securely fastened (not float-free) so as to permit manual release and need not launching appliances. Existing ships: any liferaft to be stowed being connected to the ship through a float-free arrangement (i.e.: a hydrostatic release unit) with its painter permanently attached to the ship through a weak link. The additional more than 100 m liferaft may be securely fastened (not float-free) so as to permit manual release. 2 Inflatable liferafts servicing all ships III/19.8.1 All ships: every 12 months 2 Hydrostatic release units servicing all ships III/19.9.1 All ships: every 12 months 3 Marking S 60 III/20 S 74 III/20 S 92 III/39.7.3, 40.7 all ships III/38.6.3.5 S 60, S 74: number of persons, serial number, maker (inflatable), number of persons, ship s name, port of registry (rigid). S 92: inflatable: maker s name, serial number, name of approving authority, SOLAS, type of emergency pack enclosed, date of last servicing, length of painter, maximum permitted height of stowage, launching instructions. Rigid liferafts: as above (apart from date of servicing) + ship s name and port of registry, number of persons. All ships: hydrostatic release unit permanently marked with type and serial number. 4 Embarkation arrangement S 60 III/19 S 74 III/19 S 92 III/11 S 60, S 74: one embarkation ladder for each davit. Embarkation and lowering areas properly lighted, means to stop water from ship to lifeboats. 6 Winches, davits, cables, lifting hooks (if applicable) S 92 III/48 S 92: gravity launching type. Launching system from survival craft provided. K-4 - LIFEBUOYS Item Ref. Guidelines 1- 5 Required number S 48 III/34 S 60 III/37 S 74 III/37 S 92 III/27 S 48: at least 8, half provided with automatic light (tankers: battery powered), one for each side provided with 27,5 m lifeline. Immediately available. S 60, S 74: at least 8, half provided with automatic light (tankers: battery powered) two of them also with smoke signal, one for each side provided with 27,5 m lifeline. Immediately available and marked with ship s name and port of registry. S 92: 8 (L < 100 m), 10 (L < 150 m), 12 (L < 200 m), 14 (L 200 m), half provided with self-igniting light (tankers: battery powered) two of them also with smoke signal and quickly releasable from the bridge, one for each side provided with a lifeline of 30 m or twice the stowage height (the greater). Immediately available and marked with ship s Form MAINTPSC02 - 04/01 page 27 of 26 name and port of registry. SECTION K - 4 - LIFEBUOYS Item Ref. Guidelines 6 Retro-reflective material all ships III/30.2.7 All ships: all lifesaving appliances to be fitted with retro-reflective material according to IMO recommendations. K-5 - LIFEJACKETS Item Ref. Guidelines 1 Required number S 48 III/17 S 60 III/22 S 74 III/22 S 92 III/7.2 S 48: one for each person. Immediately available, position clearly marked. S 60, S 74: one for each person, also inflatable (tankers: not accepted) and provided with whistle. Immediately available, position clearly marked. S 92: one for each person + suitable number for persons on watch and for use at remotely located survival craft stations, also inflatable and provided with whistle. Immediately available, position clearly marked. 2 Inflatable lifejackets servicing all ships III/19.8.1 All ships: every 12 months 4 Lights all ships III/27.2 All ships: each lifejacket to be provided with a light. 5 Retro-reflective material all ships III/30.2.7 All ships: all lifesaving appliances to be fitted with retro-reflective material according to IMO recommendations. K-6 - IMMERSION SUITS AND THERMAL PROTECTIVE AIDS Item Ref. Guidelines 1 Required number all ships III/27.3 S 92 III/7.3 All ships: three immersion suits for each life