(PI) | .1 | examining the outside of the ship's bottom, including the
bottom and bow plating, keel, bilge keels, stem, stern frame, the rudder, sea chests and
strainers (SOLAS 74/88 reg.I/7(b)(i)); |
(PI) | .2 | confirming the arrangements for the
subdivision, including the ship's stability in the damaged condition, and checking the
subdivision load lines (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/4 to 8, 13 and 16); |
(PI) | .3 | checking the ballasting arrangements (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-1/9); |
(PI) | .4 | confirming the arrangement of the bulkheads, their
construction and the openings therein, 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, confirming that the other
bulkheads, as required for the ship's subdivision, are watertight up to the bulkhead deck
and confirming the construction of the watertight doors and that they have been tested
(SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/10, 14, 15 and 18); |
(PI) | .5 | confirming that the watertight integrity has been
maintained where pipes, scuppers, etc., pass through sub-division watertight bulkheads
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/15); |
(PI) | .6 | confirming that a diagram is provided on the navigating
bridge showing the location of the watertight doors together with indicators showing
whether the doors are open or closed and confirming that the watertight doors and their
means of operation have been installed in accordance with the approved plans (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-1/15); |
(PI) | .7 | testing the operation of the watertight doors both from
the navigating bridge in the event of an emergency and locally at the door itself (SOLAS
74/88 reg.II-1/15) and, in particular, that: |
| .7.1 | they are operable locally from each side of the bulkhead;
|
| .7.2 | provided with devices giving an indication of whether the
door is open or closed at all remote operating positions; |
| .7.3 | provided with an audible alarm that is distinct from any
other alarm in the area and, when appropriate, an intermittent visual signal;
|
| .7.4 | control handles are provided on each side of the bulkhead
so that a person may hold both handles in the open position and pass safely through the
watertight door without accidentally setting the power closing mechanism into operation;
|
(PI) | .8 | confirming that the watertight doors and their indicating
devices are operable in the event of a failure of the main and emergency sources of power
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/15); |
(PI) | .9 | checking, when appropriate, any watertight doors, that
are not required to be closed remotely, fitted in watertight bulkheads dividing 'tween
deck spaces and confirming that a notice is affixed concerning their closure (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-1/15); |
(PI) | .10 | confirming that a notice is affixed to any portable
plates on bulkheads in machinery spaces concerning their closure and, if appropriate,
testing any power operated watertight door fitted in lieu (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/15);
|
(PI) | .11 | confirming the arrangements for closing sidescuttles and
their deadlights, also scuppers, sanitary discharges and similar openings and other
inlets and discharges in the shell plating below the margin line (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-1/17); |
(PI) | .12 | confirming that valves for closing the main and auxiliary
sea inlets and discharges in the machinery spaces are readily accessible and indicators
showing the status of the valves are provided (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/17); |
(PI) | .13 | confirming that gangway, cargo and coaling ports fitted
below the margin line may be effectively closed and that the inboard end of any ash or
rubbish chutes are fitted with an effective cover (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/17);
|
(PI) | .14 | confirming by a hose or flooding test the watertightness
of watertight decks and trunks, tunnels and ventilators (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/19);
|
(PI) | .15 | confirming the arrangements to maintain the watertight
integrity above the margin line (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/20); |
(PI) | .16 | confirming the arrangements for the bilge pumping and
that each bilge pump and the bilge pumping system provided for each watertight
compartment is working efficiently (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/21); |
(PI) | .17 | confirming that the drainage system of enclosed cargo
spaces situated on the freeboard deck is working efficiently (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/21);
|
(PI) | .18 | conducting an inclining test (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/22);
|
(PI) | .19 | checking, when appropriate, the means of indicating the
status of any bow doors and any leakage therefrom (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/23-2);
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(PI) | .20 | confirming that the machinery, boilers and other pressure
vessels, associated piping systems and fittings are installed and protected 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 74/88 reg.II-1/26); |
(PI) | .21 | confirming that the normal operation of the propulsion
machinery can be sustained or restored even though one of the essential auxiliaries
becomes inoperative (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/26); |
(PI) | .22 | confirming that means are provided so that the machinery
can be brought into operation from the dead ship condition without external aid (SOLAS
74/88 reg.II-1/26); |
(PI) | .23 | confirming that the boilers, all parts of the machinery,
all steam, hydraulic, pneumatic and other systems and their associated fittings which are
under internal pressure have been subjected to the appropriate tests, including a
pressure test (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/26); |
(PI) | .24 | confirming that means is provided to ensure that the safe
speed is not exceeded where there is the risk of machinery overspeeding (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-1/27); |
(PI) | .25 | confirming that, where practicable, means are provided to
protect against overpressure in the parts of main, auxiliary and other machinery that are
subject to internal pressure and may be subject to dangerous overpressure (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-1/27); |
(PI) | .26 | confirming that, when required, crankcase explosion
relief devices are fitted to internal combustion engines and that they are arranged so as
to minimise the possibility of injury to personnel (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/27);
|
(PI) | .27 | confirming that main turbine propulsion machinery and,
where applicable, main internal combustion propulsion machinery and auxiliary machinery
are provided with automatic shut-off arrangements in the case of failures, such as
lubricating oil supply failure, which could rapidly lead to a complete breakdown, serious
damage or explosion (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/27); |
(PI) | .28 | confirming and recording the ability of the machinery to
reverse the direction of the thrust of the propeller in sufficient time and to bring the
ship to rest within a reasonable distance, including the effectiveness of any
supplementary means of manoeuvring or stopping the ship (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II- 1/28);
|
(PI) | .29 | confirming that the main and auxiliary steering gear are
so arranged that the failure of one of them does not render the other inoperative (SOLAS
74/88 reg.II-1/29); |
(PI) | .30 | confirming that, where appropriate, essential components
of the steering gear are permanently lubricated or provided with lubrication fittings
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29); |
(PI) | .31 | confirming that relief valves are fitted to any part of
a steering gear hydraulic system which can be isolated and in which pressure can be
generated from the power source or from external forces and that these relief valves are
set to a pressure not exceeding the design pressure (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-1/29); |
(PI) | .32 | confirming that the main steering gear is capable of
steering the ship at maximum ahead service speed and is capable of putting the rudder
over from 35 degrees on one side to 35 degrees on the other side with the ship at its
deepest seagoing draught and running ahead at maximum ahead service speed and, under the
same conditions, from 35 degrees on either side to 30 degrees on the other side in not
more than 28 seconds (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29); |
(PI) | .33 | confirming that the auxiliary steering gear is capable of
steering the ship at navigable speed and of being brought speedily into action in an
emergency and that it is capable of putting the rudder over from 15 degrees on one side
to 15 degrees on the other side in not more than 60 seconds with the ship at its deepest
seagoing draught and running ahead at one half of the maximum ahead service speed or 7
knots, whichever is the greater (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29); |
(PI) | .34 | confirming that the main or auxiliary steering gear power
units restart automatically when power is restored after a power failure, that they are
capable of being brought into operation from a position on the navigating bridge and
that, in the event of a power failure to any one of the steering gear power units, an
audible and visual alarm is given on the navigating bridge (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);
|
(PI) | .35 | confirming that, where the main steering gear comprises
two or more identical power units and an auxiliary steering gear is not fitted, a defect
can be isolated so that steering capability can be maintained or speedily regained after
a single failure in its piping system or in one of the power units (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-1/29); |
(PI) | .36 | confirming that the control systems for the main steering
gear from both the navigating bridge and the steering gear compartment are operating
satisfactorily (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29); |
(PI) | .37 | confirming that, where the main steering gear comprises
two or more identical power units and an auxiliary steering gear is not fitted, the two
independent control systems from the navigating bridge are operating satisfactorily
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29); |
(PI) | .38 | confirming that the control system for the auxiliary
steering gear in the steering gear compartment and, if this gear is power operated, from
the navigating bridge are operating satisfactorily and that the latter is independent of
the control system for the main steering gear (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29); |
(PI) | .39 | confirming that the control system for any main and
auxiliary steering gear control system operable from the navigating bridge is capable of
being brought into operation from a position on the navigating bridge, that means are
provided in the steering gear compartment for disconnecting it from the steering gear
that it serves and that an audible and visual alarm is given on the navigating bridge in
the event of a failure of electrical power supply (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);
|
(PI) | .40 | confirming that the electric power circuits and steering
gear control system, together with their associated components, cables and pipes, are
separated, as far as practicable, throughout their length (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);
|
(PI) | .41 | confirming that the means of communication between the
bridge and the steering gear is operating satisfactorily and that, with ships having
emergency steering positions, a telephone or other means of communication for relaying
heading information and supplying visual compass readings to the emergency steering
position are provided (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/29 and V/12); |
(PI) | .42 | confirming that the angular position of the rudder is
indicated independently of the steering control system on the navigating bridge if the
main steering gear is power-operated and that this angular position is given in the
steering gear compartment (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29, ch.V, reg.5/12); |
(PI) | .43 | confirming that with a hydraulic power-operated steering
gear the audible and visual low-level alarms on the navigating bridge and in the
machinery space for each hydraulic fluid reservoir are operating satisfactorily and that
at least one power actuating system including the reservoir can be recharged from a
position within the steering gear compartment by means of a fixed storage tank to which a
contents gauge is fitted with fixed piping (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29); |
(PI) | .44 | confirming that the steering gear compartment is readily
accessible, that it is separated, as far as practicable, from machinery spaces and is
provided with suitable arrangements to ensure working access to steering gear machinery
and controls under safe conditions (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29); |
(PI) | .45 | confirming that with electric and electro-hydraulic
steering gear the means for indicating on the navigating bridge and at a main machinery
control position that the motors are running and that the overload alarm and alarm for
the loss of a phase in a three phase supply located at the main machinery control
position are operating satisfactorily (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/30); |
(PI) | .46 | confirming that the main and auxiliary machinery
essential for propulsion and the safety of the ship are provided with the effective means
for its operation and control (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/31); |
(PI) | .47 | confirming that appropriate means are provided where it
is intended that the propulsion machinery should be remotely controlled from the
navigating bridge (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/31); |
(PI) | .48 | confirming that arrangements to operate main and other
machinery from a machinery control room are satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/31);
|
(PI) | .49 | confirming that, in general, means are provided for
manually overriding automatic controls and that a failure does not prevent the use of the
manual override (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/31); |
(PI) | .50 | confirming that oil-fired and exhaust gas boilers,
unfired steam generators, steam pipe systems and air pressure systems are fitted with the
appropriate safety features (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-I/32, 33 and 34); |
(PI) | .51 | confirming the operation of the ventilation for the
machinery spaces (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-I/35); |
(PI) | .52 | confirming that the measures to prevent noise in
machinery spaces are effective (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-I/36); |
(PI) | .53 | confirming that the engine room telegraph giving visual
indication of the orders and answers both in the machinery space and on the navigating
bridge is operating satisfactorily (SOLAS 74/88, regulation II-1/37); |
(PI) | .54 | confirming that the second means of communication between
the navigation bridge and machinery space is also operating satisfactorily and that
appropriate means are provided to any other positions from which the engines are
controlled (SOLAS 74/88 regulation II-1/37); |
(PI) | .55 | confirming that the engineer's alarm is clearly audible
in the engineers' accommodation (SOLAS 74/88, regulation II-1/38); |
(PI) | .56 | confirming that precautions, taken to prevent any oil
than may escape under pressure from any pump, filter or heater from coming into contact
with heated surfaces, are efficient; |
(PI) | .57 | confirming that the means of ascertaining the amount of
oil contained in any oil tank are in good working condition; |
(PI) | .58 | confirming that the devices provided to prevent
overpressure in any oil tank or in any part of the oil system, including the filling
pipes, are in good working condition; |
(PI) | .59 | confirming that forepeak tanks are not intended for
carriage of oil fuel, lubrication oil and other flammable oils; |
(PI) | .60 | confirming that the electrical installations, including
the main source of power and lighting systems, are installed in accordance with the
approved plans (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/40 and 41); |
(PI) | .61 | confirming that a self-contained emergency source of
electrical power has been provided and that the appropriate systems are satisfactorily
supplied (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/42); |
(PI) | .62 | confirming that starting arrangements of each emergency
generating set is satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/44); |
(PI) | .63 | checking, when appropriate, the disposition of and
testing the supplementary emergency lighting (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/42-1); |
(PI) | .64 | confirming that precautions have been provided against
shock, fire and other hazards of electrical origin (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/45);
|
(PI) | .65 | confirming, when appropriate, that the arrangements for
the machinery spaces being periodically unattended are satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-1/54); |
(PI) | .66 | examining the fire pumps and fire main and the
disposition of the hydrants, hoses and nozzles and the international shore connection and
checking that each fire pump, including the emergency fire pump, can be operated
separately so that two jets of water are produced simultaneously from different hydrants
at any part of the ship whilst the required pressure is maintained in the fire main
(SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/4 and 19); |
(PI) | .67 | examining the provision and disposition of the fire
extinguishers and the fireman's outfits (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/6 and 17); |
(PI) | .68 | checking the operational readiness and maintenance of
fire-fighting systems (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/14) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/6 and 17);
|
(PI) | .69 | examining the fixed fire fighting system for the
machinery and cargo spaces, as appropriate, and confirming that the installation tests
have been satisfactorily completed and that its means of operation are clearly marked
(SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/7 and 53); |
(PI) | .70 | examining the fire extinguishing and special arrangements
in the machinery spaces and confirming, as far as practicable and as appropriate, the
operation of the remote means of control provided for the opening and closing of the
skylights, the release of smoke, the closure of the funnel and ventilation openings, the
closure of power operated and other doors, the stopping of ventilation and boiler forced
and induced draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and other pumps that discharge
flammable liquids (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/7 and 11); |
(PI) | .71 | examining the arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating oil
and other flammable oils and confirming, as far as practicable and as appropriate, the
operation of the remote means of closing the valves on the tanks that contain oil fuel,
lubricating oil and other flammable oils (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/15); |
(PI) | .72 | examining any fire detection and alarm system and
confirming that installation tests have been satisfactorily completed; (SOLAS 74/88
regs.II-2/11, 12, 13, 14, 36 and 41); |
(PI) | .73 | confirming that all aspects of the installation of the
structural fire protection, including the structure, fire integrity, protection of
stairways and lifts, openings in 'A' and 'B' Class divisions, ventilation systems and
windows and sidescuttles, and the use of combustible material are in accordance with the
approved plans (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/4.4.4, 5.2, 5.3, 7.5, 7.8.2, 8.4, 8.5, 9, 10.6, 11,
13, 17, 20 and FSSC ch.13 sections 1 and 2) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/23 to 35);
|
(PI) | .74 | testing any manual and automatic fire doors, including
the means of closing the openings in 'A' and 'B' Class divisions (SOLAS 74/88
regs.II-2/30 and 31); |
(PI) | .75 | testing the means of closing the main inlets and outlets
of all ventilation smoke extraction systems and proving that the power ventilation is
capable of being stopped from outside the space served (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/32);
|
(PI) | .76 | confirming that stairways and ladders are so arranged to
provide a means of escape to the lifeboat and liferaft and liferaft embarkation deck from
all passenger and crew spaces and from those spaces in which the crew is normally
employed (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II- 2/13.7) and in particular that: |
(PI) | .76.1 | below the bulkhead deck there are two means of escape
from each watertight compartment, one being independent of watertight doors;
|
(PI) | .76.2 | above the bulkhead deck two means of escape from each
vertical zone or similar such area, one leading directly to a stairway forming a vertical
escape; |
(PI) | .76.3 | the radiotelegraph station, if provided, has direct
access to the open deck or is provided with two means of access or egress, one of which
is a porthole or window of sufficient size; |
(PI) | .77 | confirming that the means of escape from any special
category spaces are generally in accordance with (PI) 5.1.2.76 (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/28);
|
(PI) | .78 | confirming that in the machinery spaces there are two
widely separated means of escape leading to the lifeboat and liferaft embarkation decks,
including, when from a space below the bulkhead deck, a continuous fire shelter (SOLAS
74/88 reg.II-2/28); |
(PI) | .79 | confirming the fire protection arrangements for special
category spaces and other cargo spaces and testing, as appropriate, the operation of the
means for closing the various openings (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/37, 38 and 39);
|
(PI) | .80 | confirming and testing, as appropriate, the fixed fire
detection and alarm system, the special alarm and the public address system or other
effective means of communication (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/40); |
(PI) | .81 | examining, when appropriate, the special arrangements for
carrying dangerous goods, including checking the electrical equipment and wiring and
boundary insulation, the provision of protective clothing and portable appliances and the
testing of the water supply, bilge pumping and any water spray system (SOLAS 74/88
regs.II-2/41 and 54); |
(PI) | .82 | checking the provision and disposition of the survival
craft and rescue boats and the arrangements for mustering passengers (SOLAS 74/88
regs.III/11 to 16, 20 and 24); |
(PI) | .83 | examining each survival craft, including its equipment
(SOLAS 74/88 regs.III/20, 21, 33, 34, 36 and 38 to 44); |
(PI) | .84 | examining the embarkation arrangements for each survival
craft and the testing of each launching appliance, including overload tests, tests to
establish the lowering speed and the lowering of each survival craft to the water with
the ship at its lightest sea-going draught, checking the recovery of each lifeboat (SOLAS
74/88 regs.III/11, 12, 13, 15, 20 and 48); |
(PI) | .85 | deployment of 50% of the MES after installation (LSAC
section 5.1 and MSC/Circ.809); |
(PI) | .86 | examining each rescue boat, including its equipment
(SOLAS 74/00 regs.III/21 and 26.3; LSAC section 5.1 and MSC/Circ.809); |
(PI) | .87 | examining the embarkation and recovery arrangements for
each rescue boat and testing each launching and recovery appliances, including overload
tests, tests to establish the lowering and recovery speeds and ensuring that each rescue
boat can be lowered to the water and recovered with the ship at its lightest sea-going
draught (SOLAS 74/88 regs.III/14, 16, 20 and 48); |
(PI) | .88 | examining the arrangements for mustering passengers
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.III/24); |
(PI) | .89 | testing that the engine of the rescue boat(s) and of each
lifeboat, when so fitted, start satisfactorily and operate both ahead and astern;
|
(PI) | .90 | confirming that there are posters or signs in the
vicinity of survival craft and their launching stations (SOLAS 74/88 reg.III/9);
|
(PI) | .91 | examining the provision and stowage and checking the
operation of two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus and radar transponders, (SOLAS 74/88
reg.III/6); |
(PI) | .92 | examining the provision and stowage of the distress
flares and the line-throwing appliance, checking the provision and operation of on board
communications equipment and testing the means of operation of the general alarm system
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.III/6); |
(PI) | .93 | examining the provision, disposition and stowage of the
lifebuoys, including those fitted with self-igniting lights, self-activating smoke
signals and buoyant lines, lifejackets, immersion suits and thermal protective aids
(SOLAS 74/88 regs.III/7, 21 and 31 to 37); |
(PI) | .94 | checking the lighting of the muster and embarkation
stations and the alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the muster and
embarkation stations, including when supplied from the emergency source of power (SOLAS
74/88 regs.II-1/42 and III/11); |
(PI) | .95 | checking that means of rescue is provided on ro-ro
passenger ships (SOLAS 74/00 reg.III/26.4); |
(PI) | .96 | checking that a helicopter pick-up area is provided on
ro-ro passenger ships (SOLAS 74/00 reg.III/28); |
(PI) | .97 | checking that a decision support system is provided for
the Master (SOLAS 74/00 reg. III/29); |
(PI) | .98 | checking the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical
and electronic equipment on or in the vicinity of the bridge (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/17);
|
(PI) | .99 | 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 in force, regs.20
to 24, 27 to 30 and 33); |
(PI) | .100 | checking the provision and specification of a daylight
signalling lamp (SOLAS 74/88 reg.V/11); |
(PI) | .101 | checking, as appropriate, the provision and operation of
the following equipment (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19): |
(PI) | .101.1 | the magnetic compass, including examining the siting,
movement, illumination and a pelorus or compass bearing device (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19);
|
(PI) | .101.2 | nautical charts and nautical publications necessary for
the intended voyage are available and have been updated and where electronic systems are
used (ECDIS), the electronic charts have been updated and the required back-up system is
provided and updated (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19); |
(PI) | .101.3 | global navigation satellite receiver or terrestrial
radionavigation system; |
(PI) | .101.4 | sound reception system, when bridge is totally enclosed;
|
(PI) | .101.5 | means of communication t6emergenc steering position,
where provided; |
(PI) | .101.6 | spare magnetic compass; |
(PI) | .101.7 | daylight signalling lamp; |
(PI) | .101.8 | echo sounding device, including examining the display for
good access, viewing and lighting; |
(PI) | .101.9 | radar(s), including examining the waveguide and cable
runs for routeing and protection and the display unit confirming lighting, plotting
facilities, correct operation of all controls, functions and the true-motion facility if
provided; |
(PI) | .101.10 | electronic plotting aid, automatic tracking aid or
automatic radar plotting aid as appropriate, using the appropriate test facilities;
|
(PI) | .101.11 | speed and distance measuring device; |
(PI) | .101.12 | transmitting heading device providing heading information
to radar, plotting aids and automatic identification system equipment and distance
devices; |
(PI) | .101.13 | automatic identification system (to be developed when
experience with equipment has been obtained); |
(PI) | .101.14 | heading or track control system; |
(PI) | .102 | checking for the provision and operation of the voyage
data recorder (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/20); |
(PI) | .103 | checking that the International Code of Signals is
available (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/21); |
(PI) | .104 | checking the provision and, as appropriate, the
deployment or operation of the pilot ladders and hoists/pilot transfer arrangements
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/23); |
| Note: | The survey of the radio installation, including those
used in life-saving appliances, should always be carried out by a qualified radio
surveyor who has necessary knowledge of the requirements the 1974 SOLAS Convention, the
International Telecommunication Union's Radio Regulations and the associated performance
standards for radio equipment. The radio survey should be carried out using suitable
test equipment capable of performing all the relevant measurements required by these
guidelines. On the satisfactory completion of the survey, the radio surveyor should
forward a report of the survey, which should also state the organisation he represents,
to the authorities responsible for the issue of the ship's Passenger Ship Safety
Certificate. |
(PI) | .105 | examining the position, physical and electromagnetic
protection and illumination of each radio installation (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/6);
|
(PI) | .106 | confirming the provision of equipment for the radio
installation with due regard to the declared sea areas in which the ship will trade and
the declared means of maintaining availability of functional requirements (SOLAS 74/88
regs.III/6, IV/7 to 11,14 and 15); |
(PI) | .107 | confirming the ability to initiate the transmission of
ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least two separate and independent means, each using
a different radiocommunication service, from the position from which the ship is normally
navigated (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/4,7 to 11); |
(PI) | .108 | examining all antennas, including: |
(PI) | .108.1 | visually checking all antennas, including INMARSAT
antennas, and feeders for satisfactory siting and absence of defects (SOLAS 74/88
reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | .108.2 | checking insulation and safety of all antennas;
|
(PI) | .109 | examining the reserve source of energy, including:
|
(PI) | .109.1 | checking there is sufficient capacity to operate the
basic or duplicated equipment for 1 hour or 6 hours, as appropriate (SOLAS 74/88
reg.IV/13); |
(PI) | .109.2 | and, if the reserve source of energy is a battery:
|
(PI) | .109.2.1 | checking its siting and installation (SOLAS 74/88
reg.IV/13); |
(PI) | .109.2.2 | where appropriate, checking its condition by specific
gravity measurement or voltage measurement; |
(PI) | .109.2.3 | with the battery off charge, and the maximum required
radio installation load connected to the reserve source of energy, checking the battery
voltage and discharge current; |
(PI) | .109.2.4 | checking that the charger(s) are capable of re-charging
the reserve battery within 10 hours (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13); |
(PI) | .110 | examining the VHF transceiver(s), including:
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(PI) | .110.1 | checking for operation on channels 6, 13 and 16 (SOLAS
74/88 regs.IV/7 and 14); |
(PI) | .110.2 | checking frequency tolerance, transmission line quality
and radio frequency power output (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | .110.3 | checking for correct operation of all controls including
priority of control units (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | .110.4 | checking that the equipment operates from the main,
emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(PI) | .110.5 | checking the operation of the VHF control unit(s) or
portable VHF equipment provided for navigational safety (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/6);
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(PI) | .110.6 | checking for correct operation by on-air contact with a
coast station or other ship; |
(PI) | .111 | examining the VHF DSC controller and channel 70 DSC watch
receiver, including: |
(PI) | .111.1 | performing an off-air check confirming the correct
Maritime Mobile Service Identity is programmed in the equipment (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14);
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(PI) | .111.2 | checking for correct transmission by means of a routine
or test call to a coast station, other ship, on board duplicate equipment or special test
equipment; |
(PI) | .111.3 | checking for correct reception by means of a routine or
test call from a coast station, other ship, on board duplicate equipment or special test
equipment; |
(PI) | .111.4 | checking the audibility of the VHF/DSC alarm;
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(PI) | .111.5 | checking that the equipment operates from the main,
emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(PI) | .112 | examining the MF/HF radiotelephone equipment, including:
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(PI) | .112.1 | checking that the equipment operates from the main,
emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(PI) | .112.2 | checking the antenna tuning in all appropriate bands;
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(PI) | .112.3 | checking the equipment is within frequency tolerance on
all appropriate bands (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | .112.4 | checking for correct operation by contact with a coast
station and/or measuring transmission line quality and radio frequency output;
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(PI) | .112.5 | checking receiver performance by monitoring known
stations on all appropriate bands; |
(PI) | .112.6 | if control units are provided outside the navigating
bridge, checking the control unit on the bridge has first priority for the purpose of
initiating distress alerts (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/9, 10, 11 and 14); |
(PI) | .112.7 | checking the correct operation of the radiotelephone
alarm signal generating device on a frequency other than 2182 kHz; |
(PI) | .113 | examining the HF radiotelex equipment, including:
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(PI) | .113.1 | checking that the equipment operates from the main,
emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(PI) | .113.2 | confirming that the correct selective calling number is
programmed in the equipment; |
(PI) | .113.3 | checking correct operation by inspection of recent hard
copy or by a test with a coast radio station (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/10 and 11);
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(PI) | .114 | examining the MF/HF DSC controller(s), including:
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(PI) | .114.1 | checking that the equipment operates from the main,
emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13);
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(PI) | .114.2 | confirming that the correct Maritime Mobile Service
Identity is programmed in the equipment; |
(PI) | .114.3 | checking the off-air self test programme; |
(PI) | .114.4 | checking operation by means of a test call on MF and/or
HF to a coast radio station if the rules of the berth permit the use of MF/HF
transmissions (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/9 to 11); |
(PI) | .114.5 | checking the audibility of the MF/HF DSC alarm;
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(PI) | .115 | examining the MF/HF DSC watch receiver(s), including:
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(PI) | .115.1 | confirming that only distress and safety DSC frequencies
are being monitored (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/9 to 12); |
(PI) | .115.2 | checking that a continuous watch is being maintained
whilst keying MF/HF radio transmitters (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/12); |
(PI) | .115.3 | checking for correct operation by means of a test call
from a coast station or other ship; |
(PI) | .116 | examining the radiotelephone distress frequency watch
receiver (SOLAS regs.IV/7 and 14), including: |
(PI) | .116.1 | checking the mute/demute function; |
(PI) | .116.2 | checking receiver sensitivity against known stations;
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(PI) | .116.3 | checking the audibility of the loudspeaker; |
(PI) | .117 | examining the INMARSAT ship earth station(s), including:
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(PI) | .117.1 | checking that the equipment operates from the main,
emergency (if provided) and reserve sources of energy, and that where an uninterrupted
supply of information from the ship's navigational or other equipment is required
ensuring such information remains available in the event of failure of the ship's main or
emergency source of electrical power. (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/13 and 14); |
(PI) | .117.2 | checking the distress function by means of an approved
test procedure where possible (SOLAS 74/88 regs. IV/10, 12 and 14); |
(PI) | .117.3 | checking for correct operation by inspection of recent
hard copy or by test call; |
(PI) | .118 | if appropriate, examining the NAVTEX equipment (SOLAS
74/88 regs.IV/7, 12 and 14), including: |
(PI) | .118.1 | checking for correct operation by monitoring incoming
messages or inspecting recent hard copy; |
(PI) | .118.2 | running the self-test programme if provided;
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(PI) | .119 | examining the enhanced group call equipment (SOLAS 74/88
regs.IV/7 and 14), including: |
(PI) | .119.1 | checking for correct operation and area by monitoring
incoming messages or by inspecting recent hard copy; |
(PI) | .119.2 | running the self-test programme if provided;
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(PI) | .120 | if appropriate, examining the radio equipment for receipt
of maritime safety information by HF NBDP (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/7, 12 and 14) including:
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(PI) | .120.1 | checking for correct operation by monitoring incoming
messages or inspecting recent hard copy; |
(PI) | .120.2 | running the self-test programme if provided;
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(PI) | .121 | examining the 406 MHz EPIRB (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/7 and
14), including: |
(PI) | .121.1 | checking position and mounting for float free operation;
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(PI) | .121.2 | carrying out visual inspection for defects; |
(PI) | .121.3 | carrying out the self-test routine; |
(PI) | .121.4 | checking that the EPIRB ID is clearly marked on the
outside of the equipment and, where possible, decoding the EPIRB identity number
confirming it is correct; |
(PI) | .121.5 | checking the battery expiry date; |
(PI) | .121.6 | if provided, checking the hydrostatic release and its
expiry date; |
(PI) | .122 | examining the INMARSAT 1.6 GHz satellite EPIRB (SOLAS
74/88 regs.IV/7 and 14); (to be developed in due course when
operational experience has been gained with this new equipment) |
(PI) | .123 | examining the VHF DSC EPIRB (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/8 and
14); (to be developed in due course when operational experience has
been gained with this new equipment) |
(PI) | .124 | examining the two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus (SOLAS
74/88 reg.III/6), including: |
(PI) | .124.1 | checking for correct operation on channel 16 and one
other by testing with another fixed or portable VHF installation (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14);
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(PI) | .124.2 | checking the battery charging arrangements where
re-chargeable batteries are used (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | .124.3 | checking the expiry date of primary batteries where used
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | .124.4 | where appropriate, checking any fixed installation
provided in a survival craft (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | .125 | examining the radar transponder(s) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.III/6
and regs.IV/7 and 14), including: |
(PI) | .125.1 | checking the position and mounting; |
(PI) | .125.2 | monitoring response on ship's 9 GHz radar; |
(PI) | .125.3 | checking the battery expiry date; |
(PI) | .126 | examining the test equipment and spares carried to ensure
carriage is adequate in accordance with the sea areas in which the ship trades and the
declared options for maintaining availability of the functional requirements (SOLAS 74/88
reg.IV/15); |
(PI) | .127 | checking the distress panel installed at the conning
position; or, where applicable, an additional EPIRB is placed near the conning position
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/6); |
(PI) | .128 | checking that positional information is provided
continuously and automatically to all communications equipment included in the initial
distress alert (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/6); |
(PI) | .129 | checking the distress alarm panel installed at the
conning position and its visual and aural indications of received distress alerts (SOLAS
74/88 reg.IV/6); |
(PI) | .130 | checking the provision and operation of the means for
two-way on-scene communication for search and rescue purposes and its operation on 121.5
MHz and 123.1 MHz from the position from which the ship is normally navigated (SOLAS
74/88 reg.IV |