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STATUTORY INSTRUMENT

No of 2018

Merchant Shipping (Small Vessels Safety) Regulation 2018

[DRAFT ONLY]

DRAFT ONLY Merchant Shipping (Small Vessels Safety) Regulation 2018


ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES

Part 1 Preliminary 1 Application 2 Interpretation

3 Equivalent standards 4 Parts of a vessel - Locations and Measurements

5 Other vessels 6 Equivalents 7 Standards 8 Repairs, alterations and modifications of major character 9 Carriage of passengers 10 Vessels fitted with petrol-fuelled outboard engines 11 Management of safety and environment protection 12 Plans, signs, instruction manuals, nameplates and language used 13 Casualties 14 Vessel design, construction and maintenance 15 Operational areas

Part 2 Surveys and certificates

16 Inspections, surveys and marking 17 Surveys 18 Initial survey 19 Annual survey 20 Additional survey 21 Renewal survey 22 Endorsement of the safety certificate 23 Maintenance of condition after survey 24 Issue, endorsement and form of certificates 25 Duration of certificates 26 Availability of certificates

Part 3 Construction and equipment

27 General provisions 28 Construction 29 Collision bulkhead 30 Watertight bulkheads, decks, doors, trunks etc. 31 Means for sounding 32 Anchoring and mooring equipment

33 Towing and pushing arrangements on tugs

34 Mooring and towing arrangements for barges

Part 4 Stability and bilge pumping

35 Intact stability requirements 36 Inclining tests and stability and loading information 37 Subdivision and damage stability requirements for passenger vessels 38 Bilge pumping arrangements

Part 5 Machinery installation

39 General requirements 40 Ventilation systems in machinery spaces 41 Protection against noise 42 Means of going astern 43 Steering gear 44 Communication between navigating bridge and machinery space

Part 6 Electrical installations 45 Electrical requirements for all vessels 46 Safety precautions 47 Main source of electrical power


48 Emergency source of electrical power

Part 7 Fire control

49 Application 50 Fire Pump 51 Portable Fire Extinguishers 52 Carriage requirements for portable fire extinguishers 53 Fireman’s axe 54 Fire protection requirements for vessels <15 metres long

Part 8 Fire safety measures 55 General application 56 Means of escape 57 Arrangements for oil fuel and other oil tanks 58 Spillage or leakage of oil 59 Pipes and fittings 60 Carriage of cylinders of compressed, liquefied or dissolved gas 61 Carriage of dangerous goods 62 Fire safety measures for vessels fitted with outboard motors

Part 9 Life-saving appliances 63 Application 64 Approval of life-saving appliances and arrangements 65 Communications equipment to be carried by vessels and manned barges 66 Personal life-saving appliances 67 Manning and survival procedures 68 Survival craft other than lifeboats 69 Stowage, launching and recovery arrangements for survival craft 70 Embarkation and launching arrangements for survival craft 71 Marking of survival craft 72 Operational readiness, maintenance & inspections of life-saving appliances 73 General emergency alarm system

Part 10 Radio-communications

74 General requirements for vessels 75 Communications equipment for cargo vessels <15 metres in length 76 Sources of energy

Part 11 Safety of navigation

77 General 78 Danger messages 79 Routing 80 Misuse of distress signals 81 Distress messages 82 Nautical publications 83 Life-saving signals

Part 12 Assignment of load lines

84 Minimum bow and stern heights Part 13 Watertight and weather-tight integrity

85 Openings and penetrations in watertight or weather-tight structures 86 Hatchway covers

Part 14 General protection measures against accidents

87 Safety measures for persons

88 Safety measures in relation to cargo


Part 15 Transitional 89 Existing vessels

Schedules Schedule 1 Parts of a Vessel – Locations and Measurements Schedule 2 Anchors Schedule 3 Intact and Damage Stability Criteria Schedule 4 Bilge Pumping Arrangements Schedule 5 Structural Fire Protection Schedule 6 Required Safety Equipment for Vessels Measuring between 10 and 15 Metres in

Length Schedule 7 Hatchway Strength

DRAFT ONLY Merchant Shipping (Small Vessels Safety)) Regulation 2018


STATUTORY INSTRUMENT

No of 2018


Being a Regulation,

MADE by the Head of State, acting with and in accordance with, the advice of the National Executive Council under the Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 242) to come into operation in accordance with a notice in the National Gazette by the Head of State, acting with, and in accordance with the advice of the Minister.

Part 1 Preliminary 1 Application This Regulation applies to a vessel between 10 to 15 metres in length involved in the carriage of passenger and cargo commercially, but does not apply to a vessel that is:

(a) a ship of war or troop ship; or

(b) a pleasure craft not engaged in commercial activity; or

(c) a fishing vessel; or (d) a wooden vessel of traditional build not propelled by mechanical means. 2 Interpretation

In this Regulation the following definitions apply –

“anniversary date”, for a certificate, means the date each year that corresponds to the date of expiry of the certificate.

“approved” means approved by the Authority.

“area of operation”, for a vessel, means the sea area in which it is permitted to operate.

“Authority” means the National Maritime Safety Authority established by the National Maritime Safety Authority Act 2003.

“barge” means a cargo vessel not propelled by mechanical means, including a manned or unmanned barge or pontoon, but not including an accommodation barge.

“cargo vessel” means a vessel that carries cargo commercially and is not a passenger vessel.

“COLREGs” means the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, as amended and in force for Papua

New Guinea from time to time.

“DSC” (digital selective calling) means a technique that enables a radio station to establish contact with, and transfer information to, another station or group of stations using digital codes and complying with recommendations of the International Radio Consultative Committee.

“existing vessel” means a vessel to which either of the following applied before the commencement of this Regulation,

(a) the keel of the vessel was laid; or

(b) construction identifiable with the vessel began and the lesser of at least 50 tonnes, or 1% of the estimated mass of all structural material, of the vessel was assembled.

“fishing vessel” means a vessel used for fishing.

“landing craft” means a self-propelled vessel on which cargo is loaded through a hinged ramp whether it be in the bow, stern or both and when raised forms part of the bow or stern structure.

“LSA Code” means the International Life-Saving Appliance Code adopted by the IMO by resolution MSC.48(66), as amended from time to time.

“maritime safety information” means navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and other safety related messages broadcast to vessels.

“new vessel” means a vessel that:

(a) is not an existing vessel; or

(b) is an existing vessel that:

(i) arrives in Papua New Guinea; and

(ii) the Authority determines it is to be treated as a new vessel.

“non-combustible material” is a material that does not self-ignite when heated to 750°C, in accordance with an approved test as determined by the Authority.

“non-SOLAS vessel” means a vessel to which the Safety Convention, other than Chapter V, does not apply.

“off-shore supply vessel” means a vessel that has accommodation and bridge structures in the forward part of the vessel and an exposed cargo deck in the after part for the handling of cargo at sea.

“Radio Regulations” has the same meaning as in Regulation 2.11 of Chapter IV of the Safety Convention.

“rescue boat” means a boat designed to be used to rescue persons in distress and to marshal survival crafts.

“Safety Convention” means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, done at London on 1st November 1974, as amended and in force for Papua New Guinea from time to time.

“standard fire test” means a test conducted in accordance with Regulation

3.2 of Chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety Of Life at Sea.

“survival craft” means a craft provided for a vessel for accommodating the persons on board the vessel if it is abandoned, including a lifeboat, life-raft or other approved craft.

“watertight”, for a location, means that the location is arranged to be able to prevent the passage of water under a head of water.

“weather-tight”, for a location, means that the location is arranged to be able to prevent the passage, under all weather conditions, of all but a quantity of water over an entire voyage that is unlikely to put persons or the vessel at risk.

3 Equivalent standards

(1) A vessel is taken to comply with a requirement of this Regulation or

another standard that the Authority considers is equivalent to the

requirement of this Regulation.

(2) For subsection (1), the operational area and vessel class mentioned in an

item of the following table for the National Standard for Commercial

Vessels applies to the area of Papua New Guinea mentioned in the item.

4 Parts of a vessel – Locations and Measurements

Terms used in this Regulation for the parts of a vessel are shown in Schedule 1.

5 Other vessels

(1) A high speed craft, as defined in IMO resolution MSC. 36(63)

International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft (the HSC Code), is taken

to comply with Parts 3 to 9 and Parts 12 and 13 if:

(a) the Authority certifies that it complies with the HSC Code or would

comply if the route on which it is engaged were an international

voyage; and

(b) it is constructed and maintained in accordance with the requirements

of a recognised organisation.

(2) A certificate or permit issued under the HSC Code has effect as if it were

issued under Part 2.

(3) A passenger submersible is taken to comply with this Regulation if it

complies with Guidelines for the design, construction and operation of

passenger submersible craft, published by the IMO.

6 Equivalents

(1) This section applies if this Regulation requires:

(a) a fitting, material or appliance to be fitted or carried in a vessel; or

(b) an arrangement to be made or a procedure to be followed on a vessel.

(2) The Authority may allow another fitting, material or appliance to be fitted or

carried, another arrangement to be made or another procedure to be followed if it is

satisfied that the other fitting, material, appliance, arrangement or procedure:

(a) would be at least as effective as compliance with the requirement to

which it is an alternative; and

(b) would not contravene any convention that applies to the requirement.

7 Standards

The construction, installation, structural strength, fittings, material, appliances and

apparatus of a vessel must comply with approved standards endorsed by the Authority.

8 Repairs, alterations and modifications of major character

(1) Before making a repair, alteration or modification of a major character to a

vessel, the owner of the vessel must notify the Authority in writing what work

is proposed.

(2) The Authority may determine that a repair, alteration or modification of a major

character must meet the requirements for a new vessel

(3) A repair, alteration or modification is of a major character if it:

(a) substantially alters the dimensions of the vessel; or

(b) substantially increases the vessel’s service life; or

(c) the functional aspects of the vessel.

9 Carriage of passengers

(1) A vessel that is not propelled by mechanical means must not carry any

passengers when it goes to sea unless approved by the Authority.

(2) The number of passengers carried on board a passenger vessel must not exceed

the maximum stated on the safety certificate.

(3) The Authority may determine the maximum number of passengers who may be

carried on board a passenger vessel, taking into account:

(a) the capacity of life-saving appliances and arrangements; and

(b) the loading and stability of the vessel; and

(c) any other matters it considers relevant.

10 Vessels fitted with petrol-fuelled outboard engines

(1) A vessel fitted with a single petrol-fuelled outboard motor may travel beyond

the in-shore limit only if authorised by the Authority, but must not travel

beyond the restricted off-shore limit.

(2) A vessel fitted with more than 1 petrol-fuelled outboard motors may travel

beyond the in-shore limit only 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.

(3) A vessel fitted with more than 1 petrol-fuelled outboard motors may travel

beyond the restricted off-shore limit only if authorised by the Authority.

11 Management of safety and environment protection The owner of a vessel is responsible for the management of safety and environment

protection in relation to the maintenance and operation of the vessel.

12 Plans, signs, instruction manuals, nameplates and language used (1) All signage and documentation on board a passenger vessel relating to safety or

operation of the vessel and its machinery must be in Tok Pisin and English.

(2) A vessel propelled by mechanical means may carry adequate information,

including drawings, plans and instruction manuals, necessary for safe operation

and safety of life at sea, however copies must be held by the owner and made

available to the Authority.

13 Casualties

If a casualty involving the vessel results in loss of life or the vessel being

substantially damaged, stranded, abandoned or lost, the master or the owner must

notify the Authority as soon as practicable.

14 Vessel design, construction and maintenance

A vessel should be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the

structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of this Regulation.

15 Operational areas

The operational areas for a vessel are the following:

(a) near coastal — within the 200 nm EEZ and not engaged on an

international voyage;

(b) restricted offshore — within 30 nautical miles to seaward of the coast or

as determined by the Authority;

(c) inshore — within 12 nautical miles from the coast.

Part 2 Surveys and certificates

16 Inspections, surveys and marking

(1) An officer of the Authority, a surveyor or a recognised organisation who

considers that the condition of a vessel, its equipment or the qualifications of its

crew does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the Safety

Certificate or the Safe Manning Certificate for the vessel, and that the vessel is

not fit to proceed to sea without danger to the vessel or persons on board, must:

(a) ensure that corrective action is taken; and

(b) notify the Authority as soon as practicable.

(2) If the owner or master of the vessel does not take corrective action, the

Authority may:

(a) suspend or revoke the certificate; and

(b) if the vessel is in the port of another country — notify the competent

authority of the Port State.

17 Surveys

(1) A registered vessel must be surveyed in accordance with this Regulation.

(2) Surveys must be carried out in accordance with the following timetable.

Year 0 1 2 3 4 5

Month 0 9 – 15 21 – 27 33 – 39 45 - 51 57 – 60

Survey

type Initial

Annual Annual or

intermediate

Annual or

intermediate Annual Renewal

18 Initial survey

(1) An initial survey, before a vessel is put into service, must:

(a) ensure that the matters in subsection (2) comply with this Regulation;

and

(b) include an inspection of the outside of the vessel’s bottom.

(2) For subsection 1 (a), the matters are the following:

(a) arrangements, materials and scantlings of the structure;

(b) main and auxiliary machinery including steering gear and associated

control systems;

(c) fire safety systems and appliances, life-saving appliances and arrangements,

navigational equipment and nautical publications;

(d) radio installations including those used in life-saving appliances;

(e) arrangements for the control of discharge of oil and other marine pollutants

and for the retention of oil and other marine pollutants on board;

(f) provision of the lights, shapes, means of making sound signals and distress

signals as required by COLREG;

(g) arrangements for the safety of the crew and passengers required by Part 14.

19 Annual survey

An annual survey must:

(a) be carried out within 3 months before or after each anniversary date of the

survey certificate for the vessel; and

(b) include an inspection to ensure that:

(i) the equipment mentioned in subsection 18 (2) remains satisfactory for the

use for which the vessel is intended; and

(ii) alterations have not been made to the hull or superstructures, that would

affect the calculations determining the position of the load lines; and

(iii) the fittings and appliances for the protection of openings, guard rails,

freeing ports and means of access to crew’s quarters are maintained in an

effective condition.

20 Additional survey

An additional survey by the Authority, to ensure that all necessary repairs and

renewals are effectively made, must be conducted after repair resulting from

investigations when an accident occurs to a vessel or a defect is discovered, either

of which affects the safety of the vessel, or when any important repair or renewals

are made.

21 Renewal survey

A renewal survey must:

(a) be carried out:

(i) at intervals not exceeding 5 years; and

(ii) in accordance with section 23; and

(b) include an inspection of the equipment mentioned in subsection 18 (2) to

ensure that it complies with this Regulation and the COLREGs.

22 Endorsement of the safety certificate

The intermediate and the annual surveys must be endorsed on the safety certificate as

required by the Authority.

23 Maintenance of condition after survey

(1) The master and the owner of a vessel must ensure that the condition of the

vessel and its equipment remains fit to proceed to sea without danger to the

vessel or persons on board and without damage to the marine environment.

(2) After a survey of a vessel under this Part is completed, no change may be made

in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipment and other items covered

by the survey without prior approval of the Authority.

24 Issue, endorsement and form of certificates

The Authority shall issue a safety certificate in the approved form to a vessel that

complies with this Regulation.

25 Duration of certificates

A safety certificate expires 5 years, or a shorter period determined by the Authority,

after the later of:

(a) the date it is issued; or

(b) the date the safety certificate it replaces expires.

(c) if the vessel is not in a port where it is to be surveyed — until the vessel

completes its voyage to the port where it is to be surveyed.

26 Availability of certificates

The master of a vessel may carry the certificates issued under this Part on board for

examination by an inspector, if not onboard must be available with the ship owner.

Part 3 Construction and equipment

27 General provisions

(1) The following must be of a design and construction adequate for the service for

which they, and the vessel, are intended:

(a) machinery and electrical installations;

(b) mechanical and electrical equipment and appliances; and

(c) electrical cables and wiring.

(2) The design must take account of materials used in construction and the purposes

for which the vessel and its equipment are intended, the working conditions

and the environmental conditions on board.

(3) The items mentioned in subsection (1) must be installed and protected to reduce

any danger to persons on board to a minimum.

(4) A vessel must be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the

structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of:

(a) a recognised organisation; or

(b) the national standards of the Authority; or

(c) other standards recognised by the Authority that provide an equivalent level

of safety.

28 Construction

(1) The strength and construction of hull and any structures and equipment must be

sufficient to withstand all foreseeable conditions of the intended service.

(2) The strength of the deckhouses used for the accommodation of the crew must be

adequate for the intended service and area of operation of the vessel.

(3) A propeller shaft, shaft leg or stern tube must be in:

(a) a machinery space containing main propulsion machinery; or

(b) enclosed in a watertight space or enclosure inside approved spaces.

(4) Stern glands must be located in spaces that the Authority considers are easily

accessible at all times for inspection and maintenance.

29 Collision bulkhead

(1) A collision bulkhead (optional) if fitted must:

(a) extend up to the freeboard deck; and

(b) for a vessel constructed of wood — be as watertight as practicable; and

(c) for any other vessel — be watertight; and

(d) be located at a distance from the forward perpendicular of at least 5% and

not more than 8% of the length of the vessel.

(2) However, if the Authority considers that it is impractical for the collision

bulkhead to be located within 8% of the length of the vessel from the forward

perpendicular, paragraph (1)(d) does not apply if the vessel at full load condition

would not be submerged to a line drawn at least 76mm below the upper surface

of the bulkhead deck at side if the space forward of the bulkhead were flooded.

(3) A pipe piercing the collision bulkhead must be fitted with valves that are:

(a) operable from above the freeboard deck; and

(b) for a valve on the after side of the collision bulkhead — readily accessible

under all service conditions and not in a cargo space; and

(c) made of steel, bronze or other ductile material, but not of cast iron.

(4) The valve chest must be secured at the collision bulkhead inside the forepeak.

(5) If a long forward superstructure is fitted:

(a) the collision bulkhead must be extended weather-tight to the deck

immediately above the freeboard deck; and

(b) any part of the deck between the collision bulkhead and its extension must

be weather-tight.

(6) If a bow door is fitted and a sloping ramp forms part of the extension of the

collision bulkhead above the freeboard deck that encloses the watertight

forecastle super-structure:

(a) the part of the extension that is more than 2.3 metres, or a distance specified

by the Authority, above the freeboard deck must not extend more than 1

metre forward of the forward limits mentioned in subsection (1); and

(b) the ramp must be weather-tight over its complete length.

(7) A landing craft does not require a collision bulkhead if the Authority is satisfied

that the arrangements provide a level of safety that is no less than if a collision

bulkhead had been fitted in the event of a collision at the bow causing damage

extending to 8% of the length of the vessel aft of the forward perpendicular.

(8) Openings in the collision bulkhead extension above the freeboard deck must be:

(a) the least number compatible with the design and normal operation of the

vessel; and

(b) capable of being closed weather-tight.

(9) There must not be any door, manhole, ventilation duct or access opening in the

collision bulkhead below the freeboard deck.

(10) Any chain locker abaft the collision bulkhead or extending into the forepeak

tank must be watertight and have efficient means of drainage.

(11) A chain locker must not be used for any purpose other than stowage of anchor

chain cables.

30 Watertight bulkheads, decks, doors, trunks, etc.

(1) This section applies to new vessels propelled by mechanical means.

(2) A watertight subdivision bulkhead must be constructed to withstand stresses

occurring in the loaded vessel in a seaway together with the pressure due to the

maximum head of water that it might have to sustain if the vessel is damaged.

(3) Steps and recesses in a bulkhead must be watertight and of the same strength as

the bulkhead at the place where each occurs.

(4) If a frame or beam passes through a watertight deck or bulkhead, the deck or

bulkhead must be structurally watertight.

(5) The number of openings in watertight bulkheads shall be reduced to the

minimum compatible with the general arrangements and operational needs

of the vessel.

(6) An opening in a bulkhead must be fitted with watertight closing appliances.

(7) A watertight door must be of equivalent strength to the adjacent unpierced

structure.

(8) A watertight deck, trunk, tunnel, duct keel or ventilator must be of the same

strength as watertight bulkheads at corresponding levels.

(9) A watertight ventilator or trunk must be carried at least up to the freeboard deck.

(10) If testing by filling with water is not carried out, a hose test must be carried out

in the most advanced stage of the fitting out of the vessel.

(11) The forepeak, double bottom tanks including duct keels and inner skins must

be tested to comply with subsection (2).

(12) A tank that is designed to hold liquids, and that forms part of the subdivision of

the vessel, must be tested for tightness with water to a head corresponding

to two-thirds of the depth from the top of keel to the margin line in way of

the tanks, with a test head of at least 0.9m above the top of the tank.

31 Means for sounding

(1) Means for sounding must be provided for the bilges of any compartments that

are not readily accessible at all times during the voyage and for all tanks

and cofferdams.

(2) The upper end of a sounding pipe must be extended to a readily accessible

position and, if practicable, above the freeboard deck.

(3) An opening of a sounding pipe must have a permanently attached means of

closing.

(4) A sounding pipe that is not extended above the freeboard deck must be fitted

with an automatic self-closing device.

(5) The lower end of a sounding pipe must have a striker plate.

32 Anchoring and mooring equipment

(1) A vessel must have anchors in accordance with Schedule 2.

(2) The Authority may permit carriage of only 1 anchor with adequate chain or wire

and other arrangements taking into account the size of the vessel and its area

of operation.

(3) Any anchoring, mooring, towing or hauling equipment must be designed to meet

all foreseeable operational loads and conditions, correctly seated and

effectively secured to a suitably strengthened part of the vessel’s structure.

(4) Arrangements and equipment for raising and lowering anchors must be fitted as

follows:

(a) the arrangements must be of sufficient power to lift each anchor and its full

length of cable or chain;

(b) each cable lifter must 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, must

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 must be able to withstand a

static pull equal to the minimum breaking strength of the cable without

release of the cable;

(e) an adequate cover or seal must be provided for each spurling pipe to prevent

flooding of the chain locker when the vessel is at sea.

33 Towing and pushing arrangements on tugs

(1) The design of the towing gear must minimize the overturning moment due to the

lead of the towline.

(2) Towing gear must have a positive means of quick release, designed and

maintained to function correctly under all operating conditions.

(3) Any quick release mechanism must be controlled, as far as practicable, from the

navigating bridge and from the after control position, if fitted, and at the hook

itself.

(4) When a pushing tug or a barge pushed ahead is rigidly connected in a composite

unit:

(a) the tug-barge coupling system must be capable of being controlled and

powered from the tug; and

(b) the system must be able to be disassembled without causing damage to the

tug or the barge.

(5) A tug must have at least 1 axe of sufficient size on each side of the vessel to be

readily available for cutting the towline free if there is an emergency.

(6) Sufficient spare equipment to completely remake the towing and mooring

arrangements for the tow must be available on a tug.

(7) Secondary or emergency towing arrangements must be fitted on board a barge

so that it is easily recoverable by the towing tug if the main towing wire or

ancillary equipment fails.

34 Mooring and towing arrangements for barges

(1) Towing and mooring arrangements for a barge must reduce to a minimum any

danger to personnel during towing or mooring operation and must be suitable

for the type of barge and of adequate strength.

(2) The design and arrangements of fittings or equipment for towing and mooring of

a barge must take into account both normal and emergency conditions.

(3) The Authority may require that a tug or barge comply with requirements for the

safety of towed vessels and other floating objects recommended by the IMO.

Part 4 Stability and bilge pumping

35 Intact stability requirements

(1) The intact stability of a vessel to which section 3 of Schedule 3, or the

Stability Code, does not apply must comply with an approved standard.

(2) The Authority may also require that a vessel must comply with the weather

criteria mentioned in paragraph 3.2 of the Stability Code.

36 Inclining tests and stability and loading information

(1) When the construction of a vessel is completed:

(a) the vessel must undergo an inclining test; and

(b) the actual displacement and position of the centre of gravity of the vessel

must be determined for the light ship condition.

(2) If hydrostatic data is not available, the Authority may accept the result of a roll

test conducted in accordance with s e c t i o n 6 of Schedule 3 to determine

the stability characteristics of the vessel.

(3) An existing passenger vessel must undergo an inclining test or roll test within 5

years after the commencement of this Regulation.

(4) If major alterations are made to a vessel affecting its light condition and the

position of the centre of gravity, the vessel must undergo a roll test or a

light ship calculation.

(5) The Authority may require a vessel that has been grounded to undergo an

inclining test or a roll test.

(6) A passenger vessel must undergo a recalculation of light ship stability at

intervals of no more than 10 years.

(7) The vessel must be re-inclined and the stability information amended and

submitted to the Authority for approval if:

(a) the lightship weight measured by a lightship survey is more than 2%

different from that in the original stability information; or

(b) the longitudinal centre of gravity of lightship displacement is more than 1%

of length different from that in the original stability information; or

(c) a roll test shows that the period of roll has increased by more than 2% of

that originally measured.

(8) The owner of a vessel must ensure that there is on a vessel propelled by

mechanical means:

(a) stability information approved by the Authority; and

(b) information, approved by the Authority, to enable the master to arrange for

the loading and ballasting of the vessel in a way that avoids unacceptable

stresses in the vessel’s structure.

(9) The stability information must be kept on board and be readily accessible at all

times.

(10) If alterations are made to a vessel affecting its stability, the owner of the vessel

must submit revised stability calculations to the Authority for approval.

37 Subdivision and damage stability requirements for passenger

vessels

A new passenger vessel that is <15 metres long must comply with section 4 of

Schedule 3 to the extent required by the Authority.

38 Bilge pumping arrangements

(1) A vessel must have a bilge pumping arrangement:

(a) in accordance with Schedule 4; and

(b) that, under all practical conditions, can pump from and drain any watertight

compartment other than a space permanently appropriated for the carriage

of fresh water, water ballast, oil fuel or liquid cargoes for which other

efficient means for pumping are provided.

(2) The arrangement of the bilge and ballast pumping system must prevent water

passing from the sea and from water ballast spaces into the cargo and machinery

spaces, or from one compartment to another.

(3) Any distribution box or manually operated valve for the bilge pumping

arrangements must be located so that it is accessible under ordinary

circumstances.

(3) The total capacity of the required bilge pumps must not be less than 125% of the

total capacity of the fire pump if fitted.

(4) A bilge pipe that is not of heavy gauge steel construction must not be led

through fuel oil, fresh water, ballast or double bottom tanks.

(5) A secondary bilge pump may be fitted and can be operated manually.

Part 5 Machinery installation

39 General requirements

(1) Any item of equipment that is put under internal pressure must be tested, before

being put into service for the first time, in accordance with tests approved by

the Authority.

(2) All machinery must be capable of being brought into operation from the dead

ship condition without external aid.

(3) The design of a vessel must allow for cleaning, inspection and maintenance of

machinery installations, including pressure vessels.

(4) Any machinery that is at risk of over-speeding must include means to ensure

that the safe speed is not exceeded.

(5) Any main or auxiliary machinery, including pressure vessels or any part of the

machinery, that is subject to internal pressure and may be subject to

dangerous overpressure must include means to protect against the

overpressure.

(6) Any gearing, shaft or coupling used for transmission of power to machinery

essential for the propulsion and safety of the vessel or for the safety of

persons on board must be designed and constructed to withstand the

maximum working stresses in all service conditions.

(7) Main propulsion machinery and auxiliary machinery must have automatic

shutoff arrangements to deal with any failure that could lead rapidly to

complete breakdown, serious damage or explosion.

(8) Any overriding automatic shutoff device must be approved by the Authority.

40 Ventilation systems in machinery spaces

(1) Spaces containing machinery must be ventilated to ensure that, when the

machinery is operating at full power in any weather conditions, an adequate

supply of air is maintained to the spaces for the safety and comfort of personnel

and the operation of the machinery.

(2) Ventilation of a machinery space must be sufficient under all normal conditions

to prevent accumulation of oil vapour.

41 Protection against noise

(1) Excessive noise levels from machinery spaces must be adequately insulated from

the rest of the vessel.

(2) Ear protectors must be provided for persons required to enter any space where

the noise level is above 85 dBA measured in accordance with the Code on Noise

Levels on Board Ships, adopted by the IMO by Res. A. 468(XII).

(3) Ear protectors must be worn when working near loud machinery.

42 Means of going astern

A vessel must have sufficient power to secure proper control when going astern.

43 Steering gear

(1) A vessel must have a main steering gear and, unless subsection (5) applies, an

auxiliary means of steering in case the main steering gear fails.

(2) The main steering gear must be of adequate strength and capable of steering the

vessel at maximum ahead service speed.

(3) The main steering gear and rudder stock must be designed so that they will not

be damaged at maximum astern speed.

(4) The auxiliary means of steering must be of adequate strength and capable of

steering the vessel at navigable speed and of being brought speedily into

action in an emergency.

(5) The main steering power unit must be arranged to be restarted when power is

restored after a power failure.

(6) There must be means of communication between the navigating bridge and the

steering gear compartment.

44 Communication between navigating bridge and machinery space

There must be appropriate means of communication to any position, other than the

navigating bridge, from which the engines may be controlled.

Part 6 Electrical installations

45 Electrical requirements for all vessels

This Part applies to electrical installations on vessels and manned barges.

46 Safety precautions

(1) Any exposed metal part of an electrical machine or equipment that is not

intended to be live but that may become live under fault conditions must be

earthed. unless the machine or equipment is:

(a) supplied at a voltage up to 55V direct current or 55V root mean square

between conductors, without using an auto-transformer; or

(b) supplied at a voltage up to 250V by safety isolating transformers supplying

only 1 consuming device; or

(c) constructed in accordance with the principle of double insulation.

(2) All electrical apparatus must be constructed and installed not to cause injury

when handled or touched in the normal manner.

(3) Where a main or emergency switch boards is fitted, it must:

(a) be arranged to give easy access to apparatus and equipment, without danger

to personnel; and

(b) have its sides and rear guarded; and

(c) not have any exposed live part connected to AC power or with voltage to

earth over 30V DC installed on its front; and

(d) have non-conducting mats or gratings at its front and rear.

(4) Cable or wiring serving essential or emergency power, lighting, internal

communications or signals must, to the extent practicable, be routed clear of

any galley, laundry, machinery space and their casings or other high fire risk

area.

(5) A cable connecting a fire pump to the emergency switchboard if fitted must:

(a) be of a fire-resistant type where it passes through any high fire risk area;

and

(b) if practicable — be run in a way that precludes it being rendered

unserviceable by heating of a bulkhead that may be caused by a fire in

an adjacent space.

(6) A cable installed in a hazardous area must not create a risk of fire or explosion if

there is an electrical fault.

(7) Cable or wiring must be installed and supported in a way that avoids chafing or

other damage.

(8) Any termination or joint in a conductor must be made to keep the original

electrical, mechanical, flame-retarding and fire-resisting properties of the cable.

(9) For each separate circuit, other than the circuit for the steering gear:

(a) it must be protected against short circuit or overload; and

(b) the rating or appropriate setting of the overload protective device for each

circuit must be permanently indicated at the location of the protective

device.

(10) Any lighting fitting must be arranged to prevent temperature rises that could:

(a) damage cables and wiring; or

(b) cause fire in surrounding material.

(11) Any lighting or power circuit that terminates in a bunker or cargo space must

have a multiple-pole switch outside the space for disconnecting it.

(12) An accumulator battery, other than a battery used in a self-contained battery

operated light, must:

(a) be suitably housed; and

(b) have any compartment used primarily for its accommodation properly

constructed and efficiently ventilated; and

(c) not be located in sleeping quarters if it is not hermetically sealed.

(13) Electrical or other equipment that may constitute a source of ignition of

flammable vapours may be in a compartment containing batteries or in a

space where flammable mixtures are liable to collect only if the Authority is

satisfied that it is:

(a) essential for operational purposes; and

(b) of a type that will not ignite the flammable mixture; and

(c) appropriate to the compartment or space; and

(d) certified for safe usage in the dusts, vapours or gases likely to be

encountered.

(14) A lightning conductor must be fitted to each mast or topmast constructed of non-

conducting materials.

(15) For a vessel constructed of non-conductive materials, lightning conductors must

be connected by suitable conductors to copper plate fixed to the vessel’s hull

below the waterline at a depth at which the lightning will discharge safely.

47 Main source of electrical power

(1) A vessel having a main source of electrical power that:

(a) can supply the normal electrical needs of the vessel; and

(b) may consist of a generator driven by an internal combustion engine, which

may be the main propulsion machinery of the vessel, or any other source

approved by the Authority; and

(c) powers a main electrical lighting system for illumination throughout the

parts of the vessel normally accessible to and used by passengers or crew.

(2) The main electric lighting system must be designed so that a fire or other

casualty in spaces containing the main source of electrical power, any associated

transforming equipment and the main switchboard will not render the

emergency electric lighting system inoperative.

(3) The emergency electric lighting system must be designed so that a fire or

other incident in spaces containing the emergency source of electrical power,

any associated transforming equipment and the emergency switchboard will not

render inoperative the main electric lighting system.

48 Emergency source of electrical power

(1) There must be a self-contained emergency source of electrical power.

(2) The emergency sources of electrical power, any associated transforming

equipment and the emergency switchboard must:

(a) be located above the uppermost continuous deck; and

(b) be readily accessible from the open deck; and

(c) not be located forward of the collision bulkhead if fitted.

(3) The location of the emergency source of electrical power and any associated

transforming equipment, the emergency switchboard for the main source of

electrical power and any associated transforming equipment and the main

switchboard must be designed to ensure that a fire or other incident in the space

containing that equipment or in any main machinery space will not interfere

with the supply, control and distribution of emergency electrical power.

(4) If suitable measures are taken for safeguarding independent emergency

operation under all circumstances, the emergency source may be used,

exceptionally and for short periods, to supply non-emergency circuits.

(5) If the main source of power is a single generating set driven by the main

propulsion machinery of the vessel, the emergency source of power must be able

to provide 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

mentioned in subsection (6).

(6) The electrical power available must be sufficient to supply all the services that

are essential for safety in an emergency, taking into account services that may

have to be operated simultaneously.

(7) The emergency source of electrical power must be able, having regard to

starting currents and the transitory nature of certain loads, to supply

simultaneously at least the following services if they depend upon an electrical

source for their operation:

(a) for at least 3 hours — emergency lighting at every assembly and

embarkation station and over the sides in the way of the stations; and

(b) for at least 12 hours:

(i) emergency lighting in all service and accommodation alleys,

stairways and exits;

(ii) emergency lighting in any spaces containing propulsion machinery

used for navigation and main source of electrical power and their

control positions;

(iii) emergency lighting in all control stations;

(iv) emergency lighting at any steering gear compartment;

(v) emergency lighting at the emergency fire pump and its control

position;

(vi) the navigation lights and other lights required by COLREGs;

(vii) all communication equipment required for transmission of

distress and safety messages, including the vessel’s whistle and all

internal communication equipment as required in an emergency;

(viii) fire detection and fire alarm systems;

(ix) operation of emergency fire pumps.

(8) For subsection 7 (b), the Authority may approve a period between 3 hours and

12 hours for a vessel regularly engaged in voyages of short duration.

(9) The emergency source of electrical power may be:

(a) an accumulator battery capable of carrying the emergency electrical load

without recharging or excessive voltage drop; or

(b) a generator driven by a suitable prime mover with an independent fuel

supply approved by the Authority.

(10) If the emergency source of electrical power is an accumulator battery, it must be

able to connect automatically to the emergency switchboard if the main

source of electrical power fails.

(11) If the emergency source of electrical power is a generator, it must be

driven by a prime mover with an independent fuel supply having a flash

point of at least 43C.

Part 7 Fire control

49 Application

This Part applies to a vessel that is propelled by mechanical means and to a

manned barge that is ˂15 metres long.

50 Fire pump

(1) If a portable fire pump is carried (optional) then it must comply with this Section.

(2) The fire pump must be an independently driven self-contained pump:

(a) with its own prime mover and fuel supply fitted in an accessible position

outside the compartment; or

(b) driven by a self-contained generator, that may be the emergency source of

electrical power, and positioned in a safe place outside the engine room and

above the freeboard deck.

51 Portable fire extinguishers — general requirements

(1) This Section applies to portable fire extinguishers on a vessel.

(2) A fire extinguisher must:

(a) be of an approved type and design; and

(b) not weigh more than 23 kg fully charged; and

(c) not contain halon; and

(d) be clearly marked on the front with a label of durable material with the

following information in English:

(e) name of manufacturer, year of manufacture and serial number;

(f) type of fire for which the extinguisher is suitable;

(g) type and quantity of extinguishing medium;

(h) approval details;

(i) pictorial and legible operating instructions;

(j) intervals for recharging;

(k) temperature range over which the extinguisher will operate

satisfactorily;

(l) test pressure;

(m) date last tested;

(n) date of last inspection.

(3) The capacity of a fire extinguisher must be:

(a) for a fluid extinguisher — at least 9 litres and no more than 13.5 litres; or

(b) for any other extinguisher — at least equivalent to that of a 9 litre fluid

extinguisher.

(4) There must be on the vessel for each fire extinguisher:

(a) a spare charge; or

(b) if the extinguisher cannot readily be recharged while the vessel is at sea

an additional fire extinguisher of the same type.

(5) A vessel on a voyage of less than 48 hours is exempt from these requirements.

(6) A fire extinguisher must not contain an extinguishing medium that the Authority

considers will give off toxic gases that would endanger persons.

(7) A fire extinguisher must be examined and tested as follows:

(a) the condition of its charge, other than for a carbon dioxide extinguisher,

must be checked annually and the charge renewed:

(i) if the charge has deteriorated; and

(ii) in any case — at least every four years;

(b) a record of the annual check must be fixed to the fire extinguisher;

(c) for a carbon dioxide extinguisher or a gas propellant cartridge — it must be:

(i) examined annually for external corrosion and for loss of content; and

(ii) recharged or renewed if the loss of gas by weight exceeds 10% of its

original charge as stamped on the bottles or cartridge, or has

excessive external corrosion;

(d) for an extinguisher other than a carbon dioxide extinguisher — it must be

tested by hydraulic pressure each 4 years and the date of the test

legibly marked on it;

(e) for a new carbon dioxide extinguisher that does not need to be recharged —

it must be tested by hydraulic pressure 20 years after manufacture and

then each 5 years;

(f) for a carbon dioxide extinguisher that needs recharging — it must be

pressure tested before being recharged if it is more than 4 years after

the last hydraulic test was carried out.

(8) At least 1 of the fire extinguishers intended for use in a space must be stowed

near the entrance to the space.

52 Carriage requirements for portable fire extinguishers

(1) There must be enough extinguishers to ensure that at least 1 extinguisher is

readily available for use in any part of accommodation spaces and service

spaces, arranged as approved by the Authority.

(2) There must be the required number of portable fire extinguishers on board each

class of vessel as listed under Schedule 6.

53 Fireman’s axe

A vessel may have 1 fireman’s axe placed in a case with breakable glass in an easily

accessible location outside the machinery, accommodation and service spaces.

54 Fire protection requirements for vessels <15 metres long

(1) A vessel must have 2 fire buckets each:

(a) with a capacity of at least 9 litres; and

(b) made of a material that is not readily flammable; and

(c) painted red; and

(d) clearly marked with the word ‘FIRE’; and

(e) with a lanyard.

(2) A fire bucket must not be used for a purpose other than extinguishing fire.

Part 8 Fire safety measures

55 General application

(1) This Part applies to a vessel propelled by mechanical means, and to a manned

barge, with a main machinery space.

(2) The Authority may require a vessel or a manned barge with a machinery space

other than a main machinery space, or an unmanned barge with a machinery

space, to comply with this Part.

56 Means of escape

(1) The vessel must have means of escape in accordance with this section.

(2) Stairways and ladders must be arranged to provide ready means of escape from

all accommodation spaces and from spaces including machinery spaces, in

which the crew is normally employed to the open deck and from there to

the survival craft.

(3) A vertical escape must be by means of a steel ladder.

(4) The Authority may require escape routes from machinery spaces other than

main machinery spaces, taking into account the nature and location of the

spaces and whether persons are normally employed in the spaces.

(5) A means of escape must have width and continuity approved by the Authority.

57 Arrangements for oil fuel and other oil tanks

(1) This section applies to the use of oil as fuel.

(2) Oil fuel with a flash point of <60°C may only be used in accordance with

subsection (4) and (5) and section 62.

(3) The Authority may allow the general use of oil fuel with a flashpoint of <60°C

and at least 43°C if the ambient temperature of the space where the oil fuel is

stored or used is not be allowed to rise to within 10°C below the flashpoint of

the oil fuel.

(4) The Authority may allow a cargo vessel to use fuel with a lower flashpoint than

60°C if the fuel is not stored in a machinery space.

(5) The flashpoint of oil is to be determined by an approved closed cup method.

(6) For a vessel in which oil fuel is used, or oil is used for pressure lubrication,

storage, distribution and use of the oil fuel must comply with the following

conditions:

(a) any part of the oil fuel system that contains heated oil under more than

0.18N/mm2

pressure must be in an open position so that defects and leakage

can readily be observed and machinery spaces in way of the part must be

adequately illuminated;

(b) any oil fuel tank must be part of the vessel’s structure and be located

outside any main machinery space;

(c) if an oil fuel tank that is not double bottomed is located beside or in a main

machinery space:

(i) at least 1 of its vertical sides must be contiguous to a machinery space

boundary; and

(ii) the area of the tank boundary common with the machinery space must

be the minimum practicable; and

(iii) if it is within the boundaries of a main machinery space, it must not

contain oil fuel with a flashpoint of <60°C; and

(iv) it may be free standing only if it is in an oil-tight spill tray with a drain

pipe leading to a safe place;

(d) for a tank that has a capacity of not more than 250 litres — each oil fuel

pipe that, if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or

daily service tank placed above the double bottom must be fitted with a

quick-acting cock or valve directly on the tank that can be closed from a

safe position outside the space if there is a fire in the space;

(e) there must be a safe and efficient means of finding out the amount of oil

fuel in any oil fuel tank;

(f) a sounding pipe must not terminate in an accommodation space or other

space where a spillage from the sounding pipe might ignite;

(g) the open ends of any air pipes must have a removable wire gauze diaphragm

of non-corrosive material.

(7) If flammable oil is used under pressure in a power transmission system, control

and activating system or heating system, storage, distribution and use of the oil

fuel must comply with subsection (6)(e) to (g).

58 Spillage or leakage of oil

(1) A flammable oil tank must not be placed where spillage or leakage could fall on

a heated surface.

(2) Any oil that may escape under pressure or oil leakage from any pump, filter,

piping system or heat exchanger must not come into contact with heated

surfaces or enter a machinery air intake.

59 Pipes and fittings

(1) A pipe, fitting or valve through which flammable oil passes must be made of

steel.

(2) However, flexible pipe may be used if it is approved by the Authority.

60 Carriage of cylinders of compressed, liquefied or dissolved gas

(1) If more than 1 cylinder of oxygen and more than 1 cylinder of acetylene are

carried simultaneously, the following requirements apply:

(a) any permanent piping system must be approved by the Authority;

(b) if more than 1 cylinder of each gas is to be carried in an enclosed space,

there must be separate storage rooms for each gas;

(c) the storage rooms must be constructed of steel, and be well ventilated and

accessible from the open deck;

(d) the cylinders must be able to be removed quickly from the storage rooms if

there is a fire;

(e) there must be “NO SMOKING” signs displayed at the gas cylinder storage

rooms;

(2) A cylinder that is stowed in an open location must:

(a) be protected, as well as associated valves, pressure regulators and

piping, from physical damage; and

(b) not be exposed to hydrocarbons; and

(c) have suitable drainage; and

(d) be protected against variations in temperature and the direct rays of the

sun.

(3) Cylinders and associated piping must be located at a safe distance from the

vessel’s sides to avoid leakage of gases due to damage to the cylinders if

there is an accident to the vessel’s side;

(4) A cylinders of compressed, liquefied or dissolved gas must:

(a) be clearly marked by means of identifying colours; and

(b) have a clearly legible identification of the name and chemical formula of

its contents; and

(c) be properly secured;

(5) Areas or spaces where the cylinders are stored must have fire-extinguishing

arrangements that protect them.

61 Carriage of dangerous goods

(1) A liquid that gives off dangerous vapours or a flammable gas or cylinder

containing a dangerous gas must be stored in a well-ventilated space or on deck

and protected against sources of dangerous heat.

(2) A pipe or fitting associated with a gas cylinder must be protected against

damage.

(3) A substance that is liable to spontaneous heating or combustion may be carried

only if precaution has been taken to prevent the outbreak of fire.

(4) Explosives or radioactive substances may be carried only with the approval of the

Authority.

62 Fire safety measures for vessels fitted with outboard motors

(1) For a vessel using a petrol driven outboard motor, each engine must:

(a) be securely fastened to the hull; or

(b) have a safety chain or cable fitted.

(2) Each engine well must be effectively drained and permit the engine to be

tilted up.

(3) The petrol must be stored:

(a) in portable containers of substantial construction that can readily be

jettisoned; or

(b) in a fixed inboard tank, if:

(i) the vessel has a rigid hull; and

(ii) the tank is constructed of steel or stainless steel with

rounded corners and edges; and

(iii) the tank is located in a safe place on board the vessel; and

(iv) the tanks is protected against fire and explosion; and

(v) the opening of the vent pipe from the tank is protected by a

flash proof fitting.

Part 9 Life-saving appliances

63 Application

This Part applies to new cargo vessels, new passenger vessels and new manned

barges.

64 Approval of life-saving appliances and arrangements

A life-saving appliance or arrangement required by this Part must be approved by

the Authority.

65 Communications equipment to be carried by vessels and manned

barges

The equipment approved by the Authority under Schedule 8 must be carried on board

vessels.

66 Personal life-saving appliances

(1) A vessel or manned barge must carry 2 lifebuoys if it is >10 metres and <15 metres

long.

(2) The lifebuoys must include:

(a) a lifebuoy with a self-igniting light; and

(b) a lifebuoy with a buoyant lifeline; and

(c) be marked with retro-reflective material; and

(d) be marked in block capitals of the Roman alphabet with the name and port

of registry of the vessel on which it is carried.

(3) A vessel or a manned barge must carry:

(a) life jackets in accordance with regulation 2.2 of the LSA Code for every

person on board; and

(b) a sufficient number of life jackets as required by the Authority for persons

on watch or on duty and for use at remotely-located survival craft stations

in unlocked and clearly marked dry stowage conditions; and

(c) on a passenger vessel — an additional 10% of lifejackets for use by

children.

(4) Each lifejacket must be:

(a) placed so that it is readily accessible, with its position must be plainly

indicated; and

(b) fitted with retro-reflective material and a whistle firmly secured by a cord.

67 Manning and survival procedures

(1) For a voyage that is longer than 12 hours, the use of lifejackets must be

demonstrated before the vessel departs on the voyage or immediately

afterwards.

(2) The master of a vessel must ensure that the official log book records each

abandon ship drill, fire drill and on-board training.

(3) Illustrations and instructions relating to the use of life-saving appliances in

English and Tok Pisin must be exhibited at assembly stations and other crew

spaces.

(4) There must be posters or signs on or near survival craft and their launching

controls illustrating the launching and boarding procedures for the survival craft.

(5) Each assembly station or embarkation station must be illuminated by lighting

supplied from the emergency source of electric power.

(6) The following provisions apply to new and existing vessels.

(7) Each member of the crew must be trained in launching and operating the

survival craft.

(8) Each member of the crew must participate in at least 1 abandon ship drill and 1

fire drill every month, including on-board training in the use of life-saving

appliances.

(9) Emergency instructions, giving clear instructions to be followed in case of

emergency, must be displayed in conspicuous places within the vessel,

including the navigation bridge, machinery spaces and accommodation spaces.

(10) The emergency instructions must include details of:

(a) the general emergency alarm and action to be taken by the crew and other

persons on board when the alarm is sounded; and

(b) the signal for fire on board; and

(c) the order to abandon the vessel.

(11) The master of the vessel must ensure that each passengers is made aware

of emergency instructions before the vessel departs on passage to the next port.

68 Survival craft other than lifeboats

(1) A passenger vessel, cargo vessel or manned barge must carry sufficient

survival craft that:

(a) comply with the LSA Code; and

(b) can accommodate the total number of persons on board.

(2) The arrangement and stowage of the survival craft must be approved by

the Authority.

(3) The equipment in survival craft must take into account the sea areas within

which the vessel is certificated to trade, distance from the nearest ports of

refuge and search and rescue services available in the area.

69 Stowage, launching and recovery arrangements for survival craft

(1) Survival craft must be stowed:

(a) so that the survival craft and its stowage arrangements will not interfere

with the operation of any other survival craft or rescue boat at any

other launching station; and

(b) as near the water surface as is safe and practicable; and

(c) so that the life boats and any rescue boats required can easily be launched

from the vessel; and

(d) in a state of continuous readiness so that 2 crew members can carry out

preparations for embarkation and launching in less than 5 minutes; and

(e) for a life-raft intended for throw-overboard launching — so that it is readily

transferable for launching on either side of the vessel.

(2) A life-raft that does not have a launching appliance must be stowed with its

painter permanently attached to the vessel by a hydrostatic release.

70 Embarkation and launching arrangements for survival craft

(1) A lifeboat or davit-launched life-raft, if fitted must be able to be boarded and

launched from the embarkation deck.

(2) There must be:

(a) at least 1 embarkation ladder for access to the survival craft when it is

waterborne; and

(b) means, powered by the emergency source of power, to illuminate:

(i) the stowage position of survival craft and their launching appliances

during preparation for and the process of launching; and

(ii) the water into which the survival craft are launched until launching is

completed; and

(c) arrangements for warning all persons on board that the vessel is about to be

abandoned; and

(d) means for preventing the discharge of water into the survival craft.

71 Marking of survival craft

(1) A survival craft must be marked in capital letters of the Roman alphabet and

numbers with:

(a) the name and port of registry of the vessel; and

(b) the name of approving authority; and

(c) the number of persons it is permitted to accommodate.

(2) A label must be attached to each survival craft showing the date of the last

service and the date by which the next service is required.

72 Operational readiness, maintenance & inspections of life-saving

appliances

(1) Before a vessel leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving

appliances on board must be in working order and ready for immediate use.

(2) Subsection (1) also applies to a barge while it is operational and manned

(3) Instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances must be easily

understood and illustrated.

(4) A survival craft, rescue boat or launching appliances must be visually inspected

weekly to ensure that it is ready for use.

(5) The general emergency alarm system if fitted must be tested weekly otherwise

verbal instructions from the master is sufficient.

(6) A life-saving appliance, including lifeboat equipment, must be inspected

monthly to ensure that it is complete and in good order, and a report of the

inspection entered in the official logbook.

(7) An inflatable life-raft, inflated rescue boat or hydrostatic release unit must

be serviced at intervals of not more than 12 months at an approved

servicing station, unless extended by approval of the Authority.

73 General emergency alarm system

(1) A vessel may have a general emergency alarm system for summoning the

passengers and crew to assembly stations:

(a) operated from the vessel’s bridge; and

(b) powered from the vessel’s main and emergency power; and

(c) capable of operation from the navigation bridge or control station; and

(d) audible throughout all accommodation and normal working spaces.

(2) A passenger vessel may have a public address system approved by the

Authority.

Part 10 Radio-communications

74 General requirements for vessels

(1) An existing cargo vessel must comply with this Part.

(2) Despite anything in this Part, a person in distress may use any means at

their disposal to attract attention, make known their position and obtain help.

75 Communications equipment for cargo vessels <15 metres in length (1) A cargo vessel that is <15 metres long shall carry at least 1 406 EPIRB that is:

(a) installed in an easily accessible position; and

(b) ready to be manually released and capable of being carried by 1 person

into a survival craft; and

(c) capable of floating free if the vessel sinks and of being automatically

activated when afloat; and

(d) capable of being activated manually.

(2) The Authority may require additional equipment listed under Schedule 8 to be

carried so that the ability for the vessel to transmit and receive distress and

safety communications is consistent with the GMDSS areas proclaimed in

the sea areas in which the vessel is trading or intended to trade.

76 Sources of energy

The vessel shall have, while at sea, enough electrical energy to operate the

radio installations and to charge any batteries used as part of any reserve

source of energy for the radio installations for at least 12 hours.

Part 11 Safety of Navigation

77 General

(1) This Part applies to a vessel propelled by mechanical means, including a vessel

being towed or pushed.

(2) A vessel must comply with the International Regulations for Preventing

Collisions at Sea 1972, as in force from time to time.

(3) A wooden vessel of traditional build when propelled by mechanical means must

comply, as far as practicable, with the International Regulations for Preventing

Collisions at Sea 1972, as in force from time to time.

78 Danger messages

(1) If the master of a vessel meets with, or is informed of, any serious danger to

navigation on or near his or her course, he or she must, at the earliest practicable

time:

(a) communicate the information to vessels in the vicinity; and

(b) make a report to the competent authorities at the first point on the coast

with which the master can communicate.

(2) For subsection (1), a “serious danger to navigation” includes any of the

following:

(a) a dangerous derelict;

(b) a tropical storm;

(c) winds of force 10 on the Beaufort scale for which no storm warning has

been received.

(3) A radio message issued under this section must be preceded by the safety signal,

using the procedure mentioned in the Radio Regulations.

79 Routeing

The master of a vessel must comply with any traffic separation scheme or

routing requirements that apply to the area.

80 Misuse of distress signals

(1) A person may use an international distress signal only to indicate that a vessel,

aircraft or person is in distress.

(2) A person must not use a signal that may be confused with an international

distress signal.

81 Distress messages (1) The master of a vessel at sea who receives a signal from any source that a vessel

or aircraft, or a survival craft from a vessel or aircraft, is in distress must with all

speed to the assistance of the persons in distress informing them if possible of

the action taken.

(2) If the master is unable or, in the special circumstances of the case, considers

it unreasonable or unnecessary to proceed, the reason for failing to proceed to

the assistance of the persons in distress must be entered in the official logbook.

(3) The master is released from the obligation under subsection (1) if informed

by the persons in distress, or by the master of another vessel that has

reached the persons, that assistance is no longer necessary.

82 Nautical publications

A vessel shall carry adequate, proper, and up-to-date charts, publications necessary

for the intended voyage.

83 Life-saving signals

(1) A vessel must use life-saving signals when communicating with a vessel or

persons in distress or when communicating with a life-saving station, maritime

rescue unit or aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations.

(2) An illustrated table describing the life-saving signals must be readily available to

the officer of the watch.

Part 12 Assignment of Load Lines

84 Minimum bow and stern heights

Part 13 Watertight and Weather-tight Integrity

85 Openings and penetrations in watertight or weather-tight structures

(1) An opening or penetration in a watertight or weather-tight structure must be

fitted with efficient means of closure that it:

(a) is of equivalent strength to the structure in which it is located; and

(b) will maintain its watertight or weather-tight integrity.

(2) Through-hull penetrations must be kept to a minimum consistent with the

operational needs of the vessel and, if fitted, means must be provided for

positively shutting off the penetrations.

(3) A pipe connection that penetrates the hull must be fitted with a watertight valve

or cock that is:

(a) readily accessible; and

(b) easily operable in an emergency; and

(c) connected directly to the hull or to a box that is attached to the hull.

(4) An inlet or discharge pipe from a water closet must have ship side fittings with

positive means to shut it off.

(5) There must be anti-siphon measures for any toilet bowl for which the rim is

<300 mm above the assigned waterline of the vessel.

(6) Any engine exhaust outlet that penetrates the hull below the deck must have an

effective means to prevent back-flooding into the hull through the exhaust

system.

(7) A pipe that carries seawater must be of marine quality.

(8) However:

(a) for a vessel that is <15 metres long and has a hull constructed of non-

metallic materials — non-metallic piping may be fitted; and

(b) reinforced synthetic rubber piping may be fitted in short lengths for the

purpose of vibration damping.

(9) Any non-metallic piping or reinforced synthetic rubber piping must:

(a) have a high resistance to salt water, fuel oil, heat and vibration; and

(b) be capable of operating under suction without collapse; and

(c) for non-metallic piping — be resistant to impact damage; and

(d) for reinforced synthetic rubber piping — be readily visible and protected

against mechanical damage and contact with hot surfaces.

(10) An access opening in a weather-tight superstructure, deckhouse or deck

must be fitted with a weather-tight door or hatch that opens outward and is

hinged on the forward or outboard side.

(11) A fixture through which down-flooding into the hull can occur must

have a weather-tight cover that:

(a) is permanently attached; or

(b) if permanent attachment is not practicable — can be fitted quickly

in adverse weather conditions.

(12) An air pipes or ventilators through which down-flooding into the hull can

occur must have a permanently attached weather-tight means of closure.

(13) A pipe that penetrates a watertight bulkhead must have a watertight valve:

(a) located on the bulkhead; and

(b) either:

(i) remotely-controlled from above the main deck; or

(ii) fitted on each side of the bulkhead and readily accessible in

an emergency.

(14) An electric cable, steering cable or other system that penetrates a

watertight or weather-tight structure must:

(a) have an equivalent watertight or weather-tight gland; and

(b) if it is below the watertight deck — be as high as possible above

the waterline.

86 Hatchway covers

(1) A hatchway cover must have strength and stiffness in accordance with Schedule

10.

(2) The means of securing and maintaining weather-tightness must:

(a) ensure that the water-tightness can be maintained in any sea conditions; and

(b) must be tested at the initial survey; and

(c) be approved by the Authority; and

(d) may be tested at intermediate and annual surveys or at more frequent

intervals.

Part 14 General Protection Measures against Accidents

87 Safety measures for persons

(1) The hinged cover of a hatchway or other opening must be protected against

accidental closing.

(2) An escape door or the cover of an escape or access hatch must be able to be

opened from either side of the door or cover.

(3) An access hatch must allow for quick and easy escape to a safe place if there is

an emergency.

(4) For a cargo or machinery space, an access hatch must allow for effective

rescue operations.

(5) A vessel must have handrails, grab-rails and handholds to give support to

persons when the vessel is severely rolling or pitching.

(6) A skylight in a machinery space that is normally kept open at sea must

have protective bars or other arrangement to prevent a person from falling

into the space accidentally.

(7) The surface of a deck must be prepared or treated to minimise the possibility

of persons slipping.

(8) A deck or platform in a machinery space, the floor of a galley, a deck at a

winch position or an area at the head and foot of a ladder or steps must have

an anti- slip surface.

(9) Machinery, fuel tanks and associated piping must be installed and protected

to minimise the danger to persons during normal movement about the vessel.

(10) A machinery space must be:

(a) designed to provide safe and free access to all machinery and

machinery controls, including any components that may require

servicing at sea and while the vessel is in operation; and

(b) adequately ventilated.

(11) Moving parts of machinery must be properly guarded.

(12) Guard rails or bulwarks at least 1 metre above the deck must be fitted on

all exposed parts of the freeboard and superstructure decks.

(13) For the guard rails:

(a) the opening below the lowest course must not be more than 230mm; and

(b) the other courses must be not more than 380mm apart; and

(c) for a vessel with rounded gunwales — the supports must be placed on

the flat of the deck.

(14) A vessel must have guard rails, life lines, gangways, underdeck passages

or other means for the protection of the crew in getting to and from their

quarters, the machinery space and all other parts used in the necessary work of

the vessel.

(15) A vessel must comply with any other requirements that the Authority

considers necessary to prevent accidents at sea and to maintain appropriate

living and working conditions.

88 Safety measures in relation to cargo

(1) Deck cargo carried on a vessel must be stowed so that any opening that is

in way of the cargo and that gives access to and from the crew’s quarters,

the machinery space or other parts of the vessel used in the necessary work

of the vessel can be properly closed and secured against the admission of water.

(2) If there is no convenient passage on or below the deck of the vessel, the

vessel must have protection for the crew in the form of guard rails or life

lines above the deck cargo.

Part 15 Transitional

89 Existing vessels

(1) Life-saving appliances on existing vessels must comply with approved

standards.

(2) Survival craft and their launching appliances must provide capacity for 100%

of the vessel’s complement.

(3) If the life-saving appliances and their launching appliances are not accessible

from both sides of the vessel, additional life-saving appliances must be fitted as

required by the Authority.

(4) Existing vessels must, no later than {insert the date 2 years after the entry

into force of the Regulation}, comply with Parts 9 and 10 for the following

lifesaving equipment:

(a) life jackets;

(b) lifebuoys;

(c) life-rafts and hydrostatic release units;

(d) DSC radio equipment.

Schedule 1 Parts of a Vessel – Locations and Measurements

(Section …….)

accommodation space includes any public space, corridor, lavatory, cabin,

office, crew quarters, hospital, cinema, game or hobby room, pantry, other

than a pantry that contains cooking appliances, and any other similar space.

amidships is at the middle of the length of a vessel.

assembly station means the area of a vessel in which passengers and crew are

assembled before moving to the embarkation station to board life-saving

appliances.

assigned freeboard, for a vessel, means the distance measured vertically

downwards amidships from the upper edge of the deck line to the upper

edge of the load line in accordance with depth for freeboard or D below

auxiliary means of steering means the equipment other than any part of the

main steering gear necessary to steer a vessel if the main steering gear fails.

breadth or B, for a vessel, is the maximum breadth in metres of the vessel,

measured amidships to:

(e) for a vessel with a metal shell — the moulded line of the frame; or

(f) for any other vessel — the outer surface of the hull.

bulkhead deck, for a vessel, is the uppermost deck of the vessel up to which the

transverse watertight bulkheads are carried.

cargo space means a space on a vessel used for cargo, including a tank for

liquid cargo and a trunk to a cargo space.

control station means a space on a vessel where:

(a) the radio or main navigating equipment or the emergency source of

power and emergency switchboard is located; or

(b) the fire alarm, recording, detection or fire control equipment is

centralised; or

(c) other functions essential to the safe operation of the vessel in normal and

emergency conditions are located.

depth for freeboard or D, for a vessel having a rounded gunwale with a radius

more than 4% of B or having topsides of unusual form, is the depth for

freeboard of a vessel with an amidships section with vertical topsides and

with the same round of beam and area of topside section equal to that

provided by the actual amidships section.

depth for freeboard or D, for any other vessel, means sum of:

(a) the moulded depth amidships; and

(b) the thickness of the freeboard deck stringer plate, if fitted; and

(c) if the exposed freeboard deck is sheathed:

T × (L – S)/L (mm)

where:

L is the Length in metres as defined;

S is the total length of superstructures as defined;

T is the mean thickness of the exposed sheathing clear of deck openings;

emergency source of electrical power means a source of electrical power

intended to supply the emergency switchboard if the supply from the main

source of electrical power fails.

freeboard deck, for a vessel, means:

(a) the uppermost complete deck:

(i) that is exposed to weather and sea; and

(ii) that has permanent means of closing all openings in its weather part;

and

(iii) below which all openings in the sides of the vessel are fitted with

permanent means of watertight closing; or

(b) for a vessel with a discontinuous uppermost deck — the lowest line of the

exposed deck and the continuation of that line parallel to the upper part of

the deck that complies with subparagraphs (i) to (iii); or

(c) if the Authority approves, on application by the owner:

(i) a lower deck:

(A) that is a complete and permanent deck continuous in a fore and aft

direction, at least between the machinery space and peak

bulkheads, and continuous athwartships; and

(B) in which any part of the hull that extends above the freeboard

deck is taken to be a superstructure; and

(ii) if the deck is stepped — the lowest line of the deck and the continuation

of that line parallel to the upper part of the deck.

length of a vessel, or L, means 96% of the total length in metres on a waterline

at 85% of the greater of:

(a) the least moulded depth measured from the top of the keel; or

(b) the length from the fore-side of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on:

(i) the waterline; or

(ii) for a vessel with a rake of keel — the waterline parallel to the designed

waterline.

machinery space:

(a) is taken to extend 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

Pressure vessels serving the needs of propulsion; or

(b) for an unusual arrangement — may be defined by the Authority.

main machinery space means a space, including a trunk to the spaces, that

contains internal combustion machinery used for main propulsion;

main source of electrical power is a source intended to supply electrical power

to the main switchboard for distribution to all services necessary for

maintaining the vessel in normal operational and habitable condition.

main steering gear is the machinery, rudder actuators, any steering gear power

units and ancillary equipment and the means of applying torque to the

rudder stock (e.g. tiller or quadrant) necessary for movement of the rudder

to steer the vessel under normal service conditions.

margin line is a line drawn at least 76mm below the upper surface of the

bulkhead deck at side.

moulded depth is the vertical distance from the top of the keel to the top of the

freeboard deck beam at side as follows:

(a) in a wood or composite vessel —from the lower edge of the keel

rabbet joint;

(b) if the form at the lower part of the amidships section is hollow, or thick

garboards are fitted — from where the line of the flat of the bottom

continued inwards cuts the side of the keel;

(c) for a vessel with a rounded gunwale — to the intersection of the

moulded lines of the deck and side shell plating, the lines extending as

if the gunwale were of angular design;

(d) if the freeboard deck is stepped and the raised part of the deck extends

over the point where the moulded depth is to be determined — to a line

of reference extending from the lower part of the deck along a line

parallel with the raised part.

perpendicular, taken at the forward or after end, of the length means:

(a) for a forward perpendicular — a vertical line through the intersection

of the design waterline and the forward end of the stem of the ship,

perpendicular to the base line; or

(b) for an after perpendicular — the line perpendicular to the base line at

the intersection of the design waterline and the after-side of the straight

portion of the rudder post of the vessel.

public space is each portion of the accommodation that is used for a hall, dining

room, lounge or other permanently enclosed space.

service space is each space used for a galley, pantry containing cooking

appliances, locker, mail or specie room, store-room or workshop other than

forming part of a machinery space and each trunk to the space.

Schedule 2 Anchors (Section ……)

1 Anchoring systems

1.1 Anchors and Cables

An anchor of sufficient mass for the size and type of vessel must be provided, and as a

minimum be of a kedge type. Cable is to be provided sufficient for the area of operation, but

generally should be not less than 4 x the vessel length.

Provision is to be made for the secure storage of the anchor and its cable and due

consideration must be taken concerning the method of rapid deployment when needed.

The cable may be of chain or rope; when the cable is of rope there should be not less than 10

meters of chain between the rope and the anchor.

The anchor and cable are to be sized in accordance with the following table.

loa+lwl Anchor Mass Anchor Cable Diameter

2 (kedge)

Chain Rope

(m) kg) (mm) (mm)

10 6 6 10

11 7 6 10

12 9 8 12

13 10 8 12

14 12 8 12

15 13 8 12

Note:

1 The chain cable diameter is given for short link chain.

2 The rope diameter is for nylon construction. When rope of another construction is

proposed, the breaking load must not be less than that of the nylon rope specified in the table.

3 When anchors and cables are manufactured to imperial sizes, the metric equivalent of the

anchor mass and the cable diameter is not to be less than the table value.

1.1.2 If an anchor with the calculated mass is not available, the next higher size anchor

should be selected.

1.2 Number of anchors

(1) All vessels shall have 1 anchor suitable for the type of vessel and area of operation.

(2) If a vessel must carry 2 anchors:

(a) each anchor must be able to provide the required holding power; and

(b) the primary anchoring system must be ready at all times; and

(c) the secondary anchoring system must be ready to deploy within 15 minutes

(3) A vessel with measurements listed below the heavy line in Table B.2, B.3 or B.4 must

carry 2 anchors.

2 Materials and construction

2.1 General requirements

An anchor must:

(a) be able to withstand design loads without bending, shearing or failing; and

(b) be protected from corrosion that is likely to cause failure of the anchor in

service; and

(c) be made in a way that minimizes variation in strength from one anchor to the

next.

3 Testing An anchor must be tested in accordance with Annex A of the Australian National Standards

for Commercial Vessels Part C Section 7 Subsection 7D — Anchoring Systems to ensure that

it can provide the specified holding power when deployed, to the satisfaction of the authority.

4 Anchor shackle

(1) The strength of the anchor shackle that provides the link between the anchor and

the anchor cable must be at least that of the anchor cable to which it is connected.

(2) The proof load for the anchor shackle must be greater than the certified holding

power of the anchor to which it is connected.

5 Anchor cable

5.1 Cable type

The anchor cable must be of stud-link chain, short-link chain, or fiber rope.

5.2 Design requirements

(1) The anchor cable must provide connection between the anchor and the vessel of a

length that allows the anchor to provide maximum holding power and elasticity that

reduces response loads on the vessel and anchor caused by variation in the applied

loads on the vessel due to wind, wave and current forces.

(2) The anchor cable must:

(a) have a working strength greater than the holding power of the anchor to be used;

and

(b) be able to absorb design accelerations without exceeding the holding power of the

anchor.

5.3 Steel chain

The diameter of the cable must comply with Table A1 and be manufactured, tested and

certified in accordance with a recognized organization.

Table A 1 – Dimensions of anchor cable

Cable material Stand

ard

ancho

r

mass

(Kg)

Short

link

chain

Manila Poly-

propyle

ne

Nylon Poly-

ethylene

Additional

Chain

length Diameter (mm)

Chain, wire

rope or fibre rope

8 – 13

8 16 12 10 14 3 m chain of

table size

shackled

between rope

and anchor

13 –

18

8 18 14 11 16

18 –

25

8 20 16 12 18

Chain, wire

rope

or fibre rope

25 –

32

10 24 16 14 20

6 m chain of

table size

shackled

between rope

and anchor

32 –

38

10 24 18 14 22

38 –

44

10 24 22 16 24

44 –

51

13 30 24 18 28

51 –

76

14 34 28 20 32

76 –

89

14 38 32 22 36

89 –

100

15 40 34 24 36

100 –

130

15 48 40 30 44

Fibre rope

permitted for

vessels

operating in

sheltered waters

130 –

178

16 † † † † 9 m chain of table size shackled between rope and anchor

178 –

226

17 † † † †

226 –

274

19 † † † †

274 –

322

20 † † † †

322 –

370

21 † † † †

370 –

432

21 † † † †

5.4 Windlass, capstan or winch

(1) A mechanical lifting device must be fitted if the combined mass of anchor and a

third of the cable exceeds 35 kg for manual lifting.

(2) If a mechanical lifting device is fitted, cable stoppers, claws or similar fastenings

must be provided as necessary between the windlass or capstan and the hawse pipe.

(3) The windlass or capstan must:

(a) be able to drop the anchor immediately; and

(b) have an efficient brake.

(4) The cable must have means to be secured that will withstand a load of at least the

breaking strength of the cable, including shock loading.

(5) The bitter end of the cable must be permanently secured to the vessel by an

attachment that can withstand a load of at least the breaking strength of the cable.

(6) The windlass or capstan may be hand operated if:

(a) the anchor mass is less than 50 kg; and

(b) the applied effort is not more than 155 N when lifting the anchor and total

length of cable fitted.

(7) If the anchor mass is at least 50 kg, there must be a power operated windlass or

capstan that can lift the anchor, 35 m of its cable and a 20% overload at a speed of

at least 7.5 metres per minute.

(8) If a windlass or capstan is suitable for operation by hand and power, the manual

drive must not be operational in power mode.

Schedule 3 Intact and damage stability criteria

(Section ………..)

1 General stability criteria applicable to all vessels

(1) In all loading conditions the area under the righting lever curve must be at least:

(a) 0.055 metre-radian up to = 30angle of heel and at least 0.09 metre-

radian up to = 40or the angle of flooding f if this angle is less than

40; and

(b) between the angles of heel of 30and 40or between 30and f if this

angle is less than 40— 0.03 metre-radian.

(2) The righting lever GZ must be at least 0.2m at an angle of heel of at least 30.

(3) The maximum righting arm must occur at an angle of heel of at least 20.

(4) The initial metacentric height GMo must be at least 0.15 m.

(5) If passengers are carried, the angle of heel for the maximum number of

passengers permitted to be carried assumed to be crowded to 1 side must not be

more than 10.

(6) If anti-rolling devices are installed in a vessel, it must be demonstrated that these

criteria can be maintained when the devices are in operation.

(7) There must be a safe margin of stability at all stages of the voyage, taking into

account additions of weight (e.g. absorption of water) and losses of weight (e.g.

consumption of fuel and stores).

2 Standard loading conditions to be examined

(1) For a passenger vessel, the following standard loading conditions must be

examined:

(a) in the fully loaded departure condition with any cargo homogeneously

distributed throughout all cargo spaces, full stores and fuel and with the full

number of passengers with their luggage;

(b) in the fully loaded arrival condition, with any cargo homogeneously

distributed throughout all cargo spaces, the full number of passengers and

their luggage but with only 10% stores and fuel remaining;

(c) without cargo, but with full stores and fuel and the full number of

passengers and their luggage;

(d) in the same condition mentioned in paragraph (c) but with only 10% stores

and fuel remaining.

(2) For a cargo vessel, the following standard loading conditions must be examined:

(a) in the fully loaded departure condition, with cargo homogeneously

distributed throughout all cargo spaces and with full stores and fuel;

(b) in the fully loaded arrival condition with cargo homogeneously distributed

throughout all cargo spaces and with 10% stores and fuel remaining;

(c) in ballast in the departure condition, without cargo but with full stores and

fuel;

(d) in ballast in the arrival condition, without cargo and with 10% stores and

fuel remaining.

(3) For a cargo vessel intended to carry deck cargoes, the following standard loading

conditions are to be examined:

(a) in the fully loaded departure condition with cargo homogeneously

distributed in the holds and with cargo specified in position and weight on

deck, with full stores and fuel, ship in ballast in the arrival condition,

without cargo and with 10% stores and fuel remaining;

(b) in the fully loaded arrival condition with cargo homogeneously distributed

in holds and with a cargo specified in position and weight on deck, with

10% stores and fuel.

3 Minimum stability criteria for vessels of <15 metres

(1) For a decked vessel that is <15m long and with characteristics mentioned in

subclause (2), the minimum metacentric height GMmin is taken to be:

GMmin = 0.53 + 2B [0.075 - 0.37 f/B] + 0.82 (f/B)2

- 0.014 B/D - 0.032 ls/L

where:

B is the extreme breadth of the vessel on the waterline in maximum load

condition.

D is the depth of the vessel measured vertically from the base line to the top of

the upper deck at side.

f is the smallest freeboard measured vertically from the top of the upper deck at

side to the actual waterline.

L is the length of the vessel on the waterline in maximum load condition.

ls is the actual length of enclosed superstructure extending from side to side of

the vessel.

(2) For subclause (1), the characteristics are:

(a) f/B between 0.02 and 0.20; and

(b) ls/L smaller than 0.60; and

(c) B/D between 1.75 and 2.15; and

(d) sheer fore and aft at least equal to the standard sheer prescribed in

regulation 38(8) of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966; and

(e) height of superstructure included in the calculation — at least 1.8m.

(3) Subclause (1) is not intended as a replacement for the basic criteria mentioned in

clause 1 but should only be used if cross curves of stability, KM (keel to

transverse metacentre distance) curve and corresponding GZ curves are not

available for judging a vessel’s stability.

(4) The calculated value of GMmin should be compared with actual GM values of

the vessel in all loading conditions.

(5) If a rolling period test, an inclining experiment based on estimated displacement

or another approximate method of determining the actual GM is used, a safety

margin should be added to the calculated GMmin.

4 Damage assumptions

(1) This clause applies to all permitted conditions of loading.

(2) For a damage stability calculation, the assumed permeability is:

Item Space Permeability

1 Appropriated to cargo or stores 60

2 Occupied by accommodation 95

3 Occupied by machinery 85

4 Intended for liquids 0 or 95, whichever is more onerous

5 Appropriated for cargo vehicles 90

6 Void spaces 95

(3) However, permeability should be calculated directly only if a more onerous

condition results, and may be used if subclause (2) results in a less onerous

condition

(4) The Authority may permit the use of low-density foam or other media to provide

buoyancy in void spaces if it is satisfied that the medium is:

(a) the most suitable alternative; and

(b) of closed-cell form if foam, or otherwise impervious to water absorption;

and

(c) structurally stable under service conditions; and

(d) 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; and

(e) protected from fire hazards; and

(f) properly secured in place and easily removable for inspection of the void

spaces.

(5) Any damage of a lesser extent than that assumed in subclauses (6) to (8), which

would result in a more severe condition, should also be investigated, with the

shape of the damage assumed to be a parallelepiped.

(6) The following side damages should be assumed anywhere on the periphery of

the craft:

(a) longitudinal damage of the least of 0.1L, 3m + 0.03L and 11m;

(b) the transverse extent of penetration into the vessel should be:

(i) the least of 0.2B, 0.05L or 5m; or

(ii) However, if the vessel is fitted with inflated skirts or non-buoyant side

structures — at least 0.12 of the width of the main buoyancy hull or

tank structure;

(c) the vertical extent of damage should be taken for the full depth of the

vessel.

(7) Bottom damage should be assumed anywhere on the bottom of the vessel as

follows:

(a) the longitudinal extent of damage should be the least of 0.1L, 3m + 0.03L

and 11m;

(b) the transverse extent of damage should be the lesser of the full breadth of

the bottom of the craft and 7 m.

(8) The vertical extent of penetration into the craft should be the lesser of 0.02B or

0.5m.

5 Buoyancy and stability following damage

Following any of the assumed damages mentioned in clause 5, the craft in still

water should have sufficient buoyancy and positive stability to ensure that:

(a) after flooding has ceased and a state of equilibrium has been reached, the

final waterline is at least 300 mm below the level of any opening through

which further flooding could take place; and

(b) the angle of inclination of the craft from the horizontal does not normally

exceed:

(i) 10° in any direction; or

(ii) if this is impractical and non-slip deck surfaces and holding points are

provided — 15° immediately after damage, reducing to 10° within 15

minutes; and

(c) there is positive freeboard from the damage waterline to survival craft

embarkation positions; and

(d) any flooding of passenger compartments or escape routes will not

significantly impede the evacuation of passengers; and

(e) essential emergency equipment, emergency radios, power supplies and

public address systems needed for organising the evacuation remain

accessible and operational; and

(f) for a multihull vessel —residual stability complies with Annex 7 of the

IMO HSC Code; and

(g) for any other vessel — residual stability complies with regulation II-1/8 of

the Convention or other standard approved by the Authority.

6 Intact stability requirements for barges

(1) For a barge:

(a) section 4.7 of the Stability Code must be taken into account; and

(b) the area under a righting lever curve up to the angle of maximum righting

lever should not be less that 0.08 metre-radian; and

(c) the static angle of heel due to a uniformly distributed wind load of 0.54kPa

(wind speed of 30m/s) should not exceed an angle corresponding to half the

freeboard for the loading condition, with the lever of wind heeling moment

measured from the centroid of the wind-age area to half the draught and

(d) the minimum range of stability, for L not more than 100m, is 20o.

Schedule 4 Bilge pumping arrangements

(Section ……….)

1 General

(1) A vessel must have a system capable of draining any watertight compartment

in the vessel.

(2) A watertight compartment may be drained into the adjacent compartment by

means of a self-closing valve or cock that is:

(a) fitted outside the compartment to be drained; and

(b) operable from a readily accessible position.

2 Number and capacity of pumps

A vessel must have bilge pumps in accordance with the following table.

Measured length of vessel in m

Manual pumps discharge

capacity as installed

No. Capacity

Power pumps discharge

capacity as installed

Capacity

kL/hr No.

kL/hr

10m ≤ vessel < 12.5m 1 5.5 1 5.5

12.5m ≤ vessel < 15 1 5.5 1 11.0

3 Pump details

(1) A power pump may be substituted for a manually operated pump.

(2) A power pump may be driven by a main engine, an auxiliary engine or an

electric motor.

(3) However, if 2 power pumps are required, each pump must not be dependent on

the same source of power.

(4) If a vessel is required must have 2 power pumps, the capacity of one pump may

be less than the amount required by clause 2 by up to 20% if the other pump

makes up the deficit.

(5) A bilge pump must be self-priming or have a priming device.

4 Pipe materials

(1) Bilge piping must be of steel or heavy gauge copper.

(2) However, the Authority may permit reinforced synthetic rubber piping to be

used as tail pipes if it has a high resistance to salt water, fuel oil, heat and

vibration and can operate under suction without collapse and resultant reduction

in effective area.

5 Strainers

(1) For a vessel that is at least 15 m long:

(a) each bilge suction in a machinery space must be fitted with a mudbox and

metallic tail pipe; and

(b) all other bilge suctions must be fitted with a mud box, strum box or strainer.

(2) Each strainer hole must be not more than 10mm diameter, with the total area of

strainer holes in a bilge suction of at least twice the area of the suction pipe.

6 Back-flooding

(1) Bilge piping must arranged to prevent water passing from the sea into holds or

machinery spaces.

(2) For a pump that draws from the sea, the bilge connection must:

(a) be a screw down non-return valve or a cock; and

(b) not be able to be opened at the same time to both the bilges and to the sea.

7 Pipe sizes

(1) The diameter of a bilge suction pipe must be:

dm = 5 + 1.68 (L (B+ D))1/2

db = 25 + 2.16 (C (B+ D))1/2

where:

dm

db

=

=

the internal diameter of the main bilge suction pipe in mm.

the internal diameter of branch suction pipes in mm.

B = the breadth of vessel in m.

C = the length of compartment in m.

D = the depth of vessel in m.

L = the length of vessel in m.

(2) A main or branch suction piping must not be less than 32mm in diameter.

8 Bilge level alarm

(1) For a decked vessel, the space where the propulsion machinery is located must

be fitted with a bilge level device connected to an audible alarm and located

near the steering position.

(2) The power supply for the audible alarm must be available at all times there is

any person on board.

(3) With the machinery operating under full power conditions the alarm must, when

operated, be clearly audible at the steering position.

Schedule 6 Structural Fire Protection

(Section ……..)

The standards for structural fire protection are as shown in SOLAS Chapter II-2

Schedule 7 Required Safety Equipment for Vessels Measuring between 10 to 15 Metres in Length

(Section ………..)

Table 1: Seagoing Non-Passenger Vessel, between 10 to 15 metres in length, for use in near coastal waters as defined in this Regulation. Life Rafts

Inflatable approved Life raft(s) for 100% of allowable

crew and other persons on board OR Buoyant apparatus for 100% compliment.

Equipment carried in the life raft shall comply with the equipment requirements of SOLAS.

Life Buoys

2 Life buoys (1 with a light and 1 with a buoyant line).

Life Jackets

Approved Life Jacket with light and whistle for 100% of

allowable crew and any other persons on board.

Distress Signals

2 x Parachute distress rockets (as per SOLAS specification)

2 x Red hand-held flares. (as per SOLAS specification)

1 x Orange hand-held smoke flare. (as per SOLAS

specification)

Emergency Lighting (hand-held)

1 x Battery operated torch with spare bulb and battery.

Radio Equipment

1 x 406 EPIRB

1 x VHF DSC transceiver (Note – introductory date)

1 x Portable VHF transceiver for survival craft

1 x Automatic Identification System (AIS) (recommended

option) Fire Fighting Apparatus

Portable extinguishers

1 x Dry powder 1 x CO2 1 x Foam

Fire buckets with lanyards

2 only

Fire axe

1 only optional

Fire blanket

1 only at entrance of

galley Portable emergency fire pump

1 only with suction and

fire hose (optional)

Table 2: Seagoing Passenger Vessel, between 10 to 15 metres in length, for use in near coastal waters as defined in this Regulation. Life Rafts

Inflatable approved Life raft(s) for 100% of allowable

crew and other persons on board OR Rigid life raft with capacity for all persons on board.

Equipment carried in the life raft shall comply with the equipment requirements of SOLAS.

Life Buoys

2 Life buoys (1 with a light and 1 with a buoyant line).

Life Jackets

Adult approved life jacket with a light and whistle for

110% of allowable crew and any passenger on board, plus a child size approved life jacket with a light and whistle for each passenger less than 32kg or 10% of the total vessel capacity whichever is the greatest.

Distress Signals

4 x Parachute distress rockets. (as per SOLAS

specification)

4 x red hand-held flares. (as per SOLAS specification)

2 x Orange hand-held smoke flare. (as per SOLAS specification)

Emergency Lighting (hand-held)

2 x Battery operated torches with spare bulb and battery.

Radio Equipment

1 x 406EPIRB 1 x VHF DSC transceiver 1 x Portable VHF transceiver for survival craft 1 x AIS – Automatic Identification System (recommended

option)

Fire Fighting Apparatus

Portable extinguishers

1 x Dry powder 1 x CO2 1 x Foam/ 9 litres or

must be of type suitable for the type of fuel, battery or cargo carried on board

Fire buckets with lanyards

2 only

Fire axe

1 only (optional)

Fire blanket

1 only at entrance of

galley Portable emergency fire pump

1 only with suction and

fire hose (optional)

Schedule 8 Hatchway Strength (Section ……..)

(1) A hatchway cover is taken to be subjected to the greater of:

(a) the weight of cargo intended to be carried on it; or

(b) the following static load:

(i) for a vessel up to 15 metres long — 0.75 tonnes per m2.

(2) A load may be reduced by up to 75% of a value mentioned in subclause (1) for the

cover of a hatchway on the superstructure deck in a position abaft 25% of the

vessel’s length from the forward perpendicular.

(3) For a cover made of mild steel:

(a) the maximum stress mentioned in subclause (1) multiplied by 4.25 must not

exceed the minimum ultimate strength of the material; and

(b) the maximum deflection must not be more than 0.0028 times the span.

(4) The strength and stiffness of a cover made of material other than mild steel must be

equivalent to those of mild steel.

(5) A cover must be fitted with approved clamping devices and gaskets sufficient to

ensure weather-tightness.

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