Revoked by Resolution A.1053(27)

 

Resolution A.1020(26)

 

Adopted on 2 December 2009

(Agenda item 10)

 

AMENDMENTS TO THE SURVEY GUIDELINES UNDER THE HARMONIZED SYSTEM OF SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION, 2007

 

 

THE ASSEMBLY,

 

RECALLING Article 15(j) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization concerning the functions of the Assembly in relation to regulations and guidelines concerning maritime safety and the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships,

 

RECALLING ALSO the adoption by:

 

(a)       the International Conference on the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification, 1988, of the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, which, inter alia, introduced the harmonized system of survey and certification under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 and the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, respectively;

 

(b)      resolution MEPC.39(29) of amendments to introduce the harmonized system of survey and certification into the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the 1978 Protocol relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78);

 

(c)       resolution MEPC.132(53) of amendments to introduce the harmonized system of survey and certification to the MARPOL Annex VI; and

 

(d)      the resolutions given below of amendments to introduce the harmonized system of survey and certification into:

 

(i)          the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) (resolutions MEPC.40(29) and MSC.16(58));

 

(ii)         the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) (resolution MSC.17(58)); and

 

(iii)        the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (BCH Code) (resolutions MEPC.41(29) and MSC.18(58)),

 

RECALLING FURTHER that, by resolution A.997(25), it adopted Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification, 2007 (hereinafter referred to as "Survey Guidelines"), with a view to assisting Governments in the implementation of the requirements of the aforementioned instruments,

 

RECOGNIZING the need for the Survey Guidelines to be further revised to take account of amendments to the IMO instruments referred to above which have entered into force or become effective since the adoption of resolution A.997(25),

 

HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendations made by the Maritime Safety Committee, at its eighty-sixth session, and the Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its fifty-ninth session,

 

1.         ADOPTS the amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification, 2007, set out in the annex to the present resolution;

 

2.         INVITES Governments carrying out surveys required by the relevant IMO instruments to follow the provisions of the annexed amendments to the Survey Guidelines;

 

3.         REQUESTS the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection Committee to keep the Survey Guidelines under review and amend them as necessary;

 

4.         REQUESTS FURTHER that a consolidated text of the Survey Guidelines, as amended, be displayed on the Organization’s website.

 

ANNEX

 

AMENDMENTS TO THE SURVEY GUIDELINES UNDER THE HARMONIZED SYSTEM OF SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION, 2007

 

The struck-out text indicates deletions and the underlined text shows additions or changes to the Survey Guidelines.

 

1          Amendments to General – 1 Introduction are as follows:

 

1.1.2               International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (LLC 1966) as amended and as modified by its 1988 Protocol, as amended (LL 66/88/04);

 

1.2                  These Guidelines contain amendments to statutory instruments which have entered into force up to and including 31 December 2009: (see appendix 1):

 

1.4.2               intervals between the periodical surveys of equipment covered by the Cargo Ship. Safety Equipment Certificate are alternatively alternately two and three years instead of two years;

 

2          Amendments to General – 4 Description of the various types of surveys are as follows:

 

4.1.1.1            The initial survey, as required by the relevant regulations (see 2.8.1), should be held before the ship is put in service, or when a new instrument applies to an existing ship, and the appropriate certificate is issued for the first time.

 

4.1.2.1            The initial survey before the ship is put into service should include a complete inspection, with tests when necessary, of the structure, machinery and equipment to ensure that the requirements relevant to the particular certificate are complied with and that the structure, machinery and equipment are fit for the service for which the ship is intended.

 

4.6.2.1            The inspection of the outside of the ship’s bottom and the survey of related items (see 5.1) should include an inspection to ensure that they are in a satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which the ship is intended¹.

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¹ Refer to MSC.1/Circ.1223 "Guidelines for pre-planning of surveys in dry dock of ships which are not subject to the enhanced programme of inspections".

 

3          Amendments to the last five lines of the English text in General – 5.2 Extending to five years a certificate issued for less than five years are as follows:

 

"in accordance with SOLAS 74/88/04 regulation I/14(b)(ii), LLC 66/88/04 article 19(2)(b), MARPOL 90/04, Annex I, regulation 10.2.2, MARPOL 90/04 Annex II regulation 10.2.2, MARPOL Annex VI IV, regulation 8.2.2, MARPOL Annex VI regulation 9(2)(b), the IBC Code 83/90/04, regulation 1.5.6.6.2 1.5.6.2.2, the IGC Code 83/90/04, regulation 1.5.6.2.2, the BCH Code 85/90/00, regulation 1.6.6.2.2."

 

4          Amendments to the second sentence in General – 5.8 Surveys required after transfer of the ship to the flag of another State are as follows:

 

"When so requested, the Government of the State whose flag the ship was formally formerly entitled to fly is obliged to forward, as soon as possible, to the new Administration copies of certificates carried by the ship before the transfer and, if available, copies of the relevant survey reports and records, such as record of safety equipment and conditions of assignment for load line."

 

5          Amendments to the last paragraph in General – 5.10 Inspection of the outside of the passenger ship’s bottom are as follows:

 

"If a survey in dry-dock is not completed within the maximum intervals referred to above, the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate shall cease to be valid until the survey in dry-dock is completed."

 

6          Amendments to the first sentence in General – 5.11 Survey of radio installations are as follows:

 

"The survey of the radio installations, including those used in life-saving appliances, should always be carried out by a qualified radio surveyor who has necessary knowledge of the requirements of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, the International Telecommunication Union’s Radio Regulations and the associated performance standards for radio equipment."

 

7          Amendments to the last sentence in General – 5.12 Survey of the automatic identification system (AIS) are as follows:

 

"The survey of the automatic identification system should be carried out using suitable test equipment capable of performing all the relevant measurements required by these guidelines The survey of the automatic identification system should be carried out using suitable test equipment capable of performing all the relevant measurements required by and in accordance with the Guidelines on Annual Testing of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) MSC.1/Circ.1252."

 

8          Amendments to Annex 1 – 1 Guidelines for surveys for the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate - 1.1 Initial surveys are as follows:

 

(EI)      1.1.1.3             checking the provision, specification and arrangements of the fire fighters’ outfits and emergency escape breathing devices – EEBDs – (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/10.10, 13.3.4 and 13.4.3; FSSC ch. 3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-2/17) (BCH Code Ch.III Part E);

 

(EI)      1.1.1.8             checking the provision of a fire-extinguishing system for spaces containing paint and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/10.6.3 and 10.6.4; FSSC chs. 5 and 7) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-2/18.7) (BCH Code Ch.III Part E);

 

(EI)      1.1.1.11bis       checking navigation bridge visibility (SOLAS 74/00, reg. V/22);

 

(EI)      1.1.1.21           examining the plans for the positioning of, and the specification for, the navigation lights, shapes and sound signalling equipment (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) in force, regs. rules 20 to 24, 27 to 30 and 33);

 

(EI)      1.1.1.24bis       checking the provision and specification of the long-range identification and tracking system (SOLAS 04, reg. V/19-1);

 

(EI)      1.1.3.3             examining the fire fighters’ outfits and emergency escape breathing devices – EEBDs – (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/10.10, 13.3.4 and 13.4.3; FSSC ch.3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-2/17) (BCH Code Ch.III Part E);

 

(EI)      1.1.3.8             examining the fire-extinguishing system for spaces containing paint and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces and confirming that installation tests have been satisfactorily completed and that its means of operation are clearly marked (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/10.6.3 and 10.6.4; FSSC chs. 4 to 7) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-2/18.7) (BCH Code Ch.III Part E);

 

(EI)      1.1.3.14           examining each survival craft, including its equipment. For liferafts provided for easy side to side transfer, verifying that they are less than 185 kg (SOLAS 74/88 reg. III/31; LSAC sections 2.5, 3.1 to 3.3 and 4.1 to 4.9) (SOLAS 74/00 reg. III/31.1);

 

(EI)      1.1.3.17           examining each rescue boat, including its equipment. For inflatable rescue boats, confirming that they are stowed in a fully inflated condition (SOLAS 74/88 reg. III/14, 31; LSAC sections 2.5, 5.1 and 6.1);

 

(EI)      1.1.3.25           examining the provision and positioning and checking the operation of, as appropriate, the navigation lights, shapes and sound signalling equipment (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) in force, regs. rules 20 to 24, 27 to 30 and 33);

 

(EI)      1.1.3.28.13      transmitting heading device providing heading information to radar, plotting aids and automatic identification system equipment and voyage data recorder;

 

(EI)      1.1.3.30           checking the record of the voyage data recorder annual performance test (SOLAS 74/00, reg. V/18);

 

(EI)      1.1.3.31bis       checking that a valid conformance test report of the long-range identification and tracking system is available on board (SOLAS 04, reg. V/19-1);

 

(EI)      1.1.4.1             checking the deck foam system, including the supplies of foam concentrate, and testing that the minimum number of jets of water at the required pressure in the fire main is obtained (see (EI) 1.1.3.1) when the system is in operation (SOLAS 74/00, reg. II-2/10.88; FSSC ch.15) (SOLAS 74/88, reg. II-2/61);

 

(EI)      1.1.5.6             confirming that the training manual and training aids for the life-saving appliances have been provided and are available in the working language of the ship (SOLAS 74/00, reg. III/35);

 

9          Amendments to Annex 1 – 1 Guidelines for surveys for the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate – 1.2 Annual surveys are as follows:

 

(EA) 1.2.1.2bis            checking the validity of the International Ship Security Certificate;

 

(EA)     1.2.1.23           confirming that the training manual and training aids for the life-saving appliances are on board available on board in the working language of the ship (SOLAS 74/00, reg. III/35);

 

(EA)     1.2.1.32           confirming the availability of the International Anti-Fouling System Certificate (AFS 2001 Annex 4 reg. 2), when applicable;

 

(EA)     1.2.2.3             confirming that the fire fighters’ outfits and emergency escape breathing devices – EEBDs – are complete and in good condition and that the cylinders, including the spare cylinders, of any required self-contained breathing apparatus are suitably charged (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/10.10, 13.3.4 and 13.4.3; FSSC ch. 3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-2/17) (BCH Code Ch. III Part E);

 

(EA)     1.2.2.8             examining the fire-extinguishing systems for spaces containing paint and/or flammable liquids and deep-fat cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/10.6.3 and 10.6.4; FSSC chs. 5 to 7) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-2/18.7) (BCH Code Ch.III Part E);

 

(EA)     1.2.2.15bis       for liferafts provided for easy side to side transfer, verifying that they are less than 185 kg (SOLAS 74/00 reg. III/31.1)

 

(EA)     1.2.2.16           checking that the falls used in launching appliances have been turned end for end in the previous 30 months and periodically inspected and have been renewed as necessary in the past 5 years or have been subject to periodic inspection and been renewed within 4 years (SOLAS 74/00 reg. III/20);

 

(EA)     1.2.2.17           examining the embarkation arrangements and launching appliances for each survival craft. Each lifeboat should be lowered to the embarkation position or, if the stowage position is the embarkation position, lowered a short distance and, if practicable, one of the survival craft should be lowered to the water. The operation of the launching appliances for davit-launched liferafts should be demonstrated. A check Checking that a thorough examination of launching appliances, including the dynamic testing of the winch brake, and servicing of lifeboat and rescue boat on-load release gear, including free-fall lifeboat release systems and davit-launched liferaft automatic release hooks, has been carried out (SOLAS 74/00 reg. III/11, 12, 13, 16, 20 and 31; LSAC section 6.1);

 

(EA)     1.2.2.18           examining each rescue boat, including its equipment. For inflatable rescue boats, confirming that they are stowed in a fully inflated condition (SOLAS 74/88 reg. III/14, 31; LSAC sections 2.5, 5.1 and 6.1);

 

(EA)     1.2.2.26           checking that the required navigation lights, shapes and sound signalling equipment are in order (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG) in force, regs. rules 20 to 24, 27 to 30 and 33);

 

(EA)     1.2.2.29           checking the rotational deployment of MES (SOLAS 74/88, reg. III/20.8.2; LSAC section 6.2.2.2);

 

(EA)     1.2.2.31bis       checking that a valid conformance test report of the long-range identification and tracking system is available on board, where fitted (SOLAS 04 reg. V/19-1);

 

10        Amendments to Annex 1 – 2 Guidelines for surveys for the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate - 2.1 Initial surveys are as follows:

 

(CI)      2.1.1.7             examining the plans for the structural fire protection, including ventilation systems, in accommodation and service spaces, control stations and machinery spaces and oil fuel and lubricating oil systems (SOLAS 74/00, reg. II-2/4.4, 4.2.2, 4,2.2.3, 4.2.2.3, 4.2.2.4, 4.2.2.5, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 6.2, 6.3, 7.5.5, 7.7, 8.2, 8.4, 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.3, 9.5, 9.7.1, 9.7.2, 9.7.3, 9.7.5.2, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5 and 17) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-2/42 to 52 (except 45 and 51)).

 

(CI)      2.1.1.8             examining the plans for the structural fire protection, including ventilation systems, in cargo spaces (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/5.2, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 19.3.8, 19.3.10, 20.2.1 and 20.3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-21/42 to 54);

 

(CI)      2.1.1.9             examining the plans for the means of escape (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/13.2, 13.3.1, 13.3.3, 13.4.2 and 13.6; FSSC ch.13 paragraph 3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-21/45);

 

(CI)      2.1.1.10           examining the plans for the arrangements for gaseous fuel for domestic purposes (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/4.3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-21/51);

 

(CI)      2.1.1.10bis       examining the arrangements for the openings in the shell plating below the freeboard deck, (SOLAS 06 reg. II-1/15);

 

(CI)      2.1.1.11           examining the plans for helicopter facilities for ships fitted with such facilities (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/18) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-21/18.8);

 

(CI)      2.1.1.18           confirming when appropriate that a corrosion prevention system is fitted in dedicated ballast water tanks of oil tankers and bulk carriers (SOLAS 74/06 reg. II-1/3-2).

 

(CI)      2.1.1.19           examining, for oil tankers and bulk carriers when appropriate, the Ship Structure Access Manual (SOLAS 74/00/02/04 reg. II-1/3-6(4));

 

(CI)      2.1.2.5             examining the plans of access to bow (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg. II-1/3-3);

 

(CI)      2.1.2.6             examining the plans for emergency towing, for tankers of not less than 20,000 tonnes deadweight (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg. II-1/3-4);

 

(CI)      2.1.2.7             checking the access to spaces in the cargo area of oil tankers (SOLAS 74/00, reg. II-1/12-2) (SOLAS 74/88/92 reg. II-1/12-2) (SOLAS 04, reg. II-1/3-6).

 

(CI)      2.1.1.1             examining the plans for the hull (SOLAS 74/88, reg. II-1/11, 12.1, 14, 18 and 19) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/9, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 16-1);

 

(CI)      2.1.1.2             examining the plans for the bilge pumping (SOLAS 74/88, reg. II-1/21) (SOLAS 05, reg. II-1/35-1);

 

(CI)      2.1.1.3             examining the stability information and the damage control plans (SOLAS 74/88/00, reg. II-1/22, 23-1 and 25) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/5, 5-1 and 19);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.1             confirming that the collision bulkhead is watertight up to the freeboard deck, that the valves fitted on the pipes piercing the collision bulkhead are operable from above the freeboard deck and that there are no doors, manholes, ventilation ducts or any other openings (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/11) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/12);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.2             confirming that the subdivision bulkheads are constructed and tested as watertight up to the freeboard deck or margin line, as applicable (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/14) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/10 and 11);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.3             confirming that each watertight door has been tested (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/18) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/16);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.4             confirming that the arrangements for operating any watertight doors are generally in accordance with the requirements for passenger ships and carrying out similar tests, (see (PI) 5.1.2.5 to (PI) 5.1.2.7) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/15) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/13-1);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.5             confirming by a hose or flooding test the watertightness of watertight decks and trunks, tunnels and ventilators (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/19) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/16-1);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.6             confirming that each bilge pump and the bilge pumping system provided for each watertight compartment is working efficiently (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/21) (SOLAS 05, reg. II-1/35-1);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.7             confirming that the drainage system of enclosed cargo spaces situated on the freeboard deck is working efficiently (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/21) (SOLAS 05, reg. II-1/35-1);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.8             conducting an inclining test, when this is required (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/22) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/5);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.9             confirming that the machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings are installed and protected so as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being given to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/4.2 (except 4.2.2.3.4 relating to remote closing of valves included in safety equipment)) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/26) (SOLAS 74/88 and reg. II-2.15 (except 15.25 15.2.5);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.45           confirming that precautions, taken to prevent any oil that may escape under pressure from any pump, filter or heater from coming into contact with heated surfaces, are efficient (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/4.2.2.3);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.46           confirming that the means of ascertaining the amount of oil contained in any oil tank are in good working condition (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/4.2.2.3);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.48           confirming that forepeak tanks are not intended for carriage of oil fuel, lubrication oil and other flammable oils (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/4.2.2.3);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.61bis       confirming that dedicated sea water ballast tanks arranged in ships and double side skin spaces arranged in bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upward when appropriate have been coated in accordance with resolution MSC.215(82) (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg. II-1/3-2);

 

(CI)      2.1.3.62           confirming for oil tankers and bulk carriers, when appropriate, the provision of means of access to cargo and other spaces in accordance with the arrangements in the Ship Structures Access Manual (SOLAS 74/00/02/04 reg. II-1/3-6);

 

(CI)      2.1.4.6             confirming that access to bow is arranged in accordance with approved plans (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg. II-1/3-3);

 

(CI)      2.1.4.7             confirming, for tankers of not less than 20,000 tonnes deadweight, that emergency towing is arranged in accordance with approved plans (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg. II-1/3-4);

 

(CI)      2.1.4.8             confirming [for oil tankers to which the building contract is placed before 1/7/2008] when appropriate that dedicated seawater ballast tanks have an efficient corrosion protection system such as hard coating (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg. II-1/3-2).

 

(CI)      2.1.6.1             confirming that the stability information and the damage control plans have been provided (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/22 and 23-1) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/5-1 and 19);

 

(CI)      2.1.6.5             confirming, for oil tankers and bulk carriers when appropriate, that the Ship Structure Access Manual is on board (SOLAS 74/00/02/04 reg. II-1/3-6(4));

 

(CI)      2.1.6.7             confirming when appropriate that a coating technical file reviewed by the Administration has been provided on board (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg. II-1/3-2);

 

11        Amendments to Annex 1 – 2 Guidelines for surveys for the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate - 2.2 Annual surveys are as follows:

 

(CA)    2.2.1.2bis         checking the validity of the International Ship Security Certificate;

 

(CA)    2.2.1.14           confirming that the stability information, including damage stability, where applicable, and the damage control plans are on board (SOLAS 74/88/00 reg. II-1/22, 23 and 25) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/5-1 and 19);

 

(CA)    2.2.2.3             examining the collision and the other watertight bulkheads as far as can be seen (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/11 and 14) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/10, 11 and 12);

 

(CA)    2.2.2.4             examining and testing (locally and remotely) all the watertight doors in watertight bulkheads (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/18) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/16);

 

(CA)    2.2.2.4bis         examining the arrangements for closing openings in the shell plating below the freeboard deck (SOLAS 06 reg. II-1/15);

 

(CA)    2.2.2.5             examining each bilge pump and confirming that the bilge pumping system for each watertight compartment is satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/21) (SOLAS 05, reg. II-1/35-1);

 

(CA)    2.2.2.6             confirming that the drainage from enclosed cargo spaces situated on the freeboard deck is satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-1/21) (SOLAS 05, reg. II-1/35-1);

 

(CA)    2.2.2.34           for single hull, single hold cargo ships, examining the cargo hold water level detector and its audible and visual alarm (SOLAS 74/04 reg. II-1/23-3) (SOLAS 06, reg. II-1/25).

 

(CA)    2.2.1.19bis       confirming that suitable Material Safety Data Sheets are available on board;

 

(CA)    2.2.1.23           confirming, for that bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upwards of single skin construction designed to carry solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1,780 kg/m³ and above, constructed before 1 July 1999, have, after the implementation date given in SOLAS 94/97 reg. XII/3, sufficient stability and strength to withstand flooding of the foremost cargo hold (SOLAS 74/97 reg. XII/3, 4, 5 and 6);

 

(CA)    2.2.1.28           confirming when appropriate that the coating technical file is available on board when appropriate (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg. II-1/3-2);

 

(CA)    2.2.1.29           confirming when appropriate that the maintenance of the protective coating  included in the overall ship’s maintenance system (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg. II-1/3-2);

 

(CA)    2.2.1.30           confirming the availability of the International Anti-Fouling System Certificate (AFS 2001 Annex 4 reg. 2), when applicable.

 

(CA)    2.2.2.4bis         examining the arrangements for closing openings in the shell plating below the freeboard deck (SOLAS 06 reg. II-1/15);

 

(CA)    2.2.2.24           confirming, as far as practicable, that no changes have been made in the structural fire protection, examining any manual and automatic fire doors and proving their operation, testing the means of closing the main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems and testing the means of stopping power ventilation systems from outside the space served (SOLAS 74/00 reg. II-2/4.4, 5.2, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.2, 6.2, 6.3, 7.5.5, 7.7, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.2.1, 9.2.3, 9.3, 9.4.2, 9.5, 9.7.1, 9.7.2, 9.7.3, 9.7.5.2, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 19.3.8, 19.3.10, 20.2.1 and 20.3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg. II-2/42 to 44, 46 to 50 and 52);

 

(CA)    2.2.2.29           confirming that new equipment containing asbestos was not fitted on board since last survey (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg. II-1/3-5);

 

(CA)    2.2.2.35           confirming that the coating system in dedicated SWB tanks in ships and double side skin spaces arranged in bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upward when appropriate is maintained and that maintenance, repair and partial recoating are recorded in the coating technical file (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg. II-1/3-2);

 

(CA)    2.2.3.13           examining access to bow arrangement (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg. II-1/3-3);

 

(CA)    2.2.3.14           examining the towing arrangement for tankers of not less than 20,000 tonnes deadweight (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg. II-1/3-4);

 

(CA)    2.2.3.15           confirming that the corrosion prevention system fitted to dedicated ballast water tanks of oil tankers and bulk carriers when appropriate is maintained (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg. II-1/3-2);