(PI) | 5.1 | Initial surveys – see part "General" section 4.1. |
(PI) | | 5.1.1 | For the hull, machinery and equipment of passenger ships the examination of plans
and designs should consist of: |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.1 | examining the subdivision and stability (SOLAS 74/88/95 regs.II-1/4 to 8, 8-1, 8-2,
8-3, 13 and 16) (SOLAS 06/08 regs.II-1/5 to 8-1, 14 and 18; IS Code chs.1, 2 and
3); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.2 | examining the ballasting arrangements (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/9) (SOLAS 06
reg.II-1/20); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.3 | examining the arrangement of the bulkheads, their construction and the openings
therein, including the disposition and means of operation of the watertight doors
(SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/10, 14, and 15) (SOLAS 06 regs.II-1/10, 11 12 and 13); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.4 | examining the arrangement of the double bottoms (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/12) (SOLAS 06
reg.II-1/9); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.5 | examining the arrangements for the openings in the shell plating below the margin
line or the bulkhead deck as applicable, the construction of the watertight doors,
sidescuttles, watertight decks, trunks, etc., and the watertight integrity above the
margin line or the bulkhead deck as applicable (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/17, 18, 19 and
20) (SOLAS 06 regs.II-1/15, 16, 16-1 and 17); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.6 | examining the plans for the bilge pumping and drainage systems (SOLAS 74/88
regs.II-1/21 and 39) (SOLAS 05/09 reg.II-1/35-1 and SOLAS 08 reg.II-2/20.6.1.4); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.7 | examining, when appropriate, the means of indicating the status of any bow doors and
the leakage there from (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/23-2) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/17-1); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.8 | examining the plans for the machinery installation (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/26 to 36
and 54); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.9 | examining the plans for the electrical installation (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/39, 40,
41, 42, 44 and 45); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.10 | checking, when appropriate, the provision of supplementary emergency lighting (SOLAS
74/88 reg.II-1/42-1); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.11 | examining, where applicable, the approved documentation for the alternative design
and arrangements (SOLAS 00/06 regs.II-1/55, II-2/17 and III/38); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.12 | examining the plans for the fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants, hoses and nozzles and
the international shore connection (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/39 and SOLAS 74/00
reg.II-2/10.2; FSSC chs.2 and 12) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/39 and regs.II-2/4 and
19); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.13 | examining the plans for the fire-extinguishing arrangements in the machinery spaces
(SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/10.4 and 10.5; FSSC chs.5, 6 and 7) (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-2/7); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.14 | checking the provision and specification of the fire extinguishers and the
fire-fighter's outfits (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/6 and 17) (SOLAS 74/00
reg.II-2/10.10); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.15 | for passenger ship constructed on or after 1 July 2010, checking the provision of a
suitably located means for fully recharging breathing air cylinders (SOLAS 08
reg.II-2/10.10.2); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.16 | examining the plans for the fire extinguishing and special arrangements in the
machinery spaces (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/39 and regs.II-2/7 and 11); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.17 | examining the arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.2.3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/15); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.18 | examining the plans for the structural fire protection, including the means of
escape (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; FSSC ch.13 sections 1 and 2) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/23 to 36); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.19 | examining the plans for the protection of special category spaces and other cargo
spaces (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/37, 38 and 39); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.20 | examining the plans for the fixed fire detection and alarm system, the crew alarm
and the public address system or other effective means of communication (SOLAS
74/00/06 regs.II-2/7 and 12) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/40); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.21 | examining the plans for the special arrangements for the carriage of dangerous
goods, when appropriate, including water supplies, electrical equipment and wiring,
fire detection, bilge pumping and personnel protection (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/41 and
54) (SOLAS 74/00/08 reg.II-2/19); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.22 | examining the provision and disposition of the survival craft and rescue boats and
the arrangements for mustering passengers (SOLAS 74/00 regs.III/11 to 17, 21 and
24); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.23 | examining the design of the survival craft, including their equipment, launching and
recovery appliances and embarkation and launching arrangements (SOLAS 74/88/06
regs.III/4, 20 to 24, 36, 38 to 44 and 48); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.24 | examining the design of the rescue boats, including their equipment and launching
and recovery appliances and arrangements (SOLAS 74/88 regs.III/16, 20, 47 and 48); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.25 | examining the provision, specification and stowage of two-way VHF radiotelephone
apparatus and search and rescue locating devices (SOLAS 74/88/08 reg.III/6.2.2); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.26 | examining the provision, specification and stowage of the distress flares and the
line-throwing appliance and the provision of on-board communications equipment and the
general alarm system (SOLAS 74/88 regs.III/6, 17, 35, 49 and 50); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.27 | examining the provision, specification 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 74/88/06 regs.III/7,
21, 22 and 26); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.28 | examining the plans for the lighting of the muster and embarkation stations and the
alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the muster and embarkation stations,
including the supply from the emergency source of power (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/42 and
III/11); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.29 | 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 rules 20 to 24, 27 to 30 and
33); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.30 | examining the plans relating to the bridge design and arrangement of navigational
systems and equipment and bridge procedures (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/15); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.31 | checking the provision and specification of the following navigation equipment as
appropriate: daylight signalling lamp, magnetic compass, transmitting heading device,
gyro compass, gyro compass repeaters, radar installation(s), automatic identification
system, electronic plotting aid, automatic tracking aid(s) or automatic radar plotting
aid(s), echo-sounding device, speed and distance indicator, rudder angle indicator,
propeller rate of revolution indicator, variable pitch propeller pitch and operational
mode indicator, rate-of-turn indicator, heading or track control system, GNSS
receiver, terrestrial radio navigation system and sound reception system, a pelorus or
compass bearing device, means for correcting heading and bearings, a BNWAS as
applicable and ECDIS including back-up arrangements as applicable (SOLAS 74/00/09
reg.V/19); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.32 | checking the provision and specification of the voyage data recorder (SOLAS 74/00
reg.V/20); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.33 | checking navigation bridge visibility (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/22); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.34 | checking for the provision and specification of the long-range identification and
tracking system (SOLAS 04 reg.V/19-1); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.35 | checking the provision and specification of the pilot ladders and hoists/pilot
transfer arrangements (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/23); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.36 | establishing the sea areas declared for operation, the equipment installed to fulfil
the functional requirements for the sea areas of operation, the methods adopted to
ensure the availability of the functional requirements and the arrangements for supply
of an emergency source of energy (if any) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/42 and IV/1 to
15); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.37 | establishing which radio equipment is to be surveyed and, if duplication of
equipment is used as a means of ensuring the availability of the functional
requirements, establishing which is the "basic equipment" and which the "duplicated
equipment" (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/15) (Additional radiocommunication equipment provided
other than for SOLAS compliance should be noted); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.38 | confirming that all SOLAS equipment complies with appropriate performance standards
not inferior to those adopted by IMO (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.39 | examining the plans for the provision and positioning of the radio installation
including sources of energy and antennas. (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/42, IV/6 and 14); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.40 | examining the plans for the provision and positioning of the radio life-saving
appliances (SOLAS 74/88 reg.III/6); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.41 | if applicable, checking that a list of all limitations on the operation of a
passenger ship is kept on board and updated; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.42 | checking the provision of means of embarkation and disembarkation from ships for use
in port and in port related operations, such as gangways and accommodation ladders
(SOLAS 08 reg.II-1/3-9); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.43 | checking the provision of means to prevent blockage of drainage arrangements, for
closed vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces where fixed pressure
water-spraying systems are used (SOLAS 08 reg.II-2/20.6.1.5); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.44 | for passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010, checking the provision of a
safety centre (SOLAS reg.II-2/23) and associated ventilation requirements(SOLAS 06
reg.II-2/8.2); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.1.45 | for passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010 and having a length of 120 m
or more or having three or more main vertical zones, confirming that design criteria
for the ship's safe return to port and for systems to remain operational after a fire
casualty have been documented and that safe areas have been designated (SOLAS 06
regs.II-2/21 and 22). |
(PI) | | 5.1.2 | For the hull, machinery and equipment of passenger ships the survey during
construction and after installation should consist of: |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.1 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.2 | confirming the arrangements for 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) (SOLAS 06 regs.II-1/6, 7, 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 8, 14, 18); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.3 | checking the ballasting arrangements (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/9) (SOLAS 06
reg.II-1/20); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.4 | confirming that dedicated sea water ballast tanks have an approved coating system
when appropriate (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg.II-1/3-2); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.5 | 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) (SOLAS 06 regs.II-1/10, 11, 12, 13 and 16); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.6 | confirming that the watertight integrity has been maintained where pipes, scuppers,
etc., pass through subdivision watertight bulkheads (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/15) (SOLAS
06 reg.II-1/13); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.7 | 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) (SOLAS 06
reg.II-1/13); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.8 | 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) (SOLAS
06 reg.II-1/13) and, in particular, that they are: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.8.1 | operable locally from each side of the bulkhead; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.8.2 | provided with devices giving an indication of whether the door is open or closed at
all remote operating positions; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.8.3 | provided with an audible alarm that is distinct from any other alarm in the area
and, when appropriate, an intermittent visual signal; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.8.4 | provided with control handles 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) | | | 5.1.2.9 | 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) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/13); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.10 | checking, when appropriate, any watertight doors, that are not required to be closed
remotely and are 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)
(SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/13); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.11 | 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) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/13); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.12 | 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 bulkhead deck (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/13); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.13 | 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 06 reg.II-1/15); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.14 | confirming that gangway, cargo and fuelling ports fitted below the bulkhead deck can
be effectively closed and that the inboard end of any ash or rubbish chutes are fitted
with an effective cover (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/13); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.15 | 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); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.16 | confirming the arrangements to maintain the watertight integrity above the bulkhead
deck (SOLAS 06 regs.II-1/17 and 17-1); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.17 | 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) (SOLAS 05, reg.II-1/35-1); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.18 | 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); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.18.1 | examining visually the drainage facilities for blockage or other damage and
confirming the provision of means to prevent blockage of drainage arrangements, for
closed vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces where fixed pressure
water-spraying systems are used (SOLAS 08 reg.II-2/20.6.1.5); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.19 | conducting an inclining test (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/22) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/5); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.20 | checking, when appropriate, the means of indicating the status of any bow doors and
any leakage there from (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/23-2) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/17-1); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.21 | confirming that the arrangement for monitoring special category spaces or ro-ro
spaces, when fitted, is satisfactory (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/23); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.22 | 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 74/88 reg.II-1/26); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.23 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.24 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.25 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.26 | confirming that means are 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) | | | 5.1.2.27 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.28 | confirming that, when required, crankcase explosion relief devices are fitted to
internal combustion engines and that they are arranged so as to minimize the
possibility of injury to personnel (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/27); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.29 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.30 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.31 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.32 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.33 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.34 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.35 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.36 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.37 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.38 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.39 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.40 | 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, is
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) | | | 5.1.2.41 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.42 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.43 | 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 reg.II-1/29) (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.44 | 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), (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.45 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.46 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.47 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.48 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.49 | confirming that appropriate means are provided where it is intended that the
propulsion machinery should be remotely controlled from the navigating bridge,
including, where necessary, the control, monitoring, reporting, alert and safety
actions (SOLAS 74/00/02 reg.II-1/31); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.50 | confirming that arrangements to operate main and other machinery from a machinery
control room are satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/31); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.51 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.52 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.53 | confirming the operation of the ventilation for the machinery spaces (SOLAS 74/88
reg.II-I/35); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.54 | confirming that the measures to prevent noise in machinery spaces are effective
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-I/36); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.55 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.56 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.57 | confirming that the engineer's alarm is clearly audible in the engineers'
accommodation (SOLAS 74/88 regulation II-1/38); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.58 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.59 | confirming that the means of ascertaining the amount of oil contained in any oil
tank are in satisfactory working condition (SOLAS 88 reg.II-2/15) (SOLAS 02
reg.II-2/33); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.60 | 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 satisfactory working
condition (SOLAS 88 reg.II-2/15) (SOLAS 02 reg.II-2/33); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.61 | confirming that forepeak tanks are not intended for carriage of oil fuel,
lubrication oil and other flammable oils; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.62 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.63 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.64 | confirming that the starting arrangements of each emergency generating set are
satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/44); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.65 | checking, when appropriate, the disposition of, and testing, the supplementary
emergency lighting (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/42-1); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.65.1 | for passenger ships, constructed on or after 1 July
20101, confirming provision of supplementary lighting in
all cabins, and checking that such lighting automatically illuminates and remains on
for a minimum of 30 min when power to the normal cabin lighting is lost (SOLAS 06
reg.II-1/41.6); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.65.2 | for passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010, checking the provision of
smoke detectors in cabins, which, when activated, are capable of emitting, or cause to
be emitted, an audible alarm within the space where they are located (SOLAS 06
regs.II-2/7.5.2 and 7.5.3.1); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.66 | confirming that precautions have been provided against shock, fire and other hazards
of electrical origin (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/45); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.67 | confirming, when appropriate, that the arrangements for the machinery spaces being
periodically unattended are satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/54); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.68 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.69 | examining the provision and disposition of the fire extinguishers (SOLAS 74/00
reg.II-2/10.3; FSSC ch.4) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/17); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.70 | examining the fire fighters' outfits and emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs)
and confirming that they are complete and in satisfactory condition and that the
cylinders, including the spare cylinders, of the self-contained breathing apparatus,
are suitably charged (SOLAS 74/00/08 regs.II-2/10.10, 13.3.4 and 13.4.3; FSSC ch.3)
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/17); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.71 | checking the operational readiness and maintenance of fire-fighting systems (SOLAS
74/00 reg.II-2/14) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/6, 17 and 21); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.72 | examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the machinery, cargo, special category
and vehicle spaces; as appropriate, and confirming that the installation tests have
been satisfactorily completed and that its means of operation are clearly marked
(SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/10.4, 10.5, 10.7 and 20.6.1; FSSC ch.5 to 7) (SOLAS 74/88
regs.II-2/7 and 53); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.73 | 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
poweroperated 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 74/00 regs.II-2/5.2, 8.3, 9.5 and 10.5) (SOLAS 74/88
regs.II-2/7 and 11); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.74 | checking that fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems for the protection of
machinery spaces, where applicable, are provided with two separate controls, one for
opening of the gas piping and one for discharging the gas from the storage container,
each of them located in a release box clearly identified for the particular space
(SOLAS 08 reg.II-2/10.4; FSSC ch.5.2.2.2); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.75 | 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 74/88/06 reg.II-2/15) (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.2); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.76 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.77 | confirming that all aspects of installation of the structural fire protection,
including the structure, fire integrity, protection of stairways and lifts, cabin
balconies, 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 74/00/04 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) | | | 5.1.2.78 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.79 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.80 | confirming that stairways and ladders are so arranged as 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) | | | | 5.1.2.80.1 | below the bulkhead deck there are two means of escape from each watertight
compartment, one being independent of watertight doors; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.80.2 | above the bulkhead deck there are two means of escape from each vertical zone or
similar such area, one leading directly to a stairway forming a vertical escape; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.80.3 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.81 | confirming that the means of escape from any special category spaces are generally
in accordance with (PI) 5.1.2.80 (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/28); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.82 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.83 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.84 | 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) (SOLAS 74/00/06 regs.II-2/7 and 12); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.85 | for passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010, confirming the provision of
a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system for passenger ships capable of remotely
and individually identifying each detector and manually operated call point (SOLAS 06
reg.II-2/7.2.4); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.86 | 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)
(SOLAS 74/00/08 reg.II-2/19); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.87 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.88 | examining each survival craft, including its equipment, and that the required number
of search and rescue locating devices are fitted in liferafts and those liferafts are
clearly marked (SOLAS 74/88/00/02/08 regs.III/20, 21 and 26); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.89 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.90 | deployment of 50% of the MES after installation (LSAC section 5.1 and
MSC/Circ.809); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.91 | examining each rescue boat, including its equipment. For inflatable rescue boats,
confirming that they are stowed in a fully inflated condition (SOLAS 74/00/04
regs.III/21 and 26.3; LSAC section 5.1 and MSC/Circ.809); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.92 | examining the embarkation and recovery arrangements for each rescue boat and testing
each launching and recovery appliance, 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. The rescue
boat(s) should be lowered to the water and its recovery demonstrated while underway at
5 knots (SOLAS 74/88 regs.III/14, 16, 17 and 20); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.93 | examining the arrangements for mustering passengers (SOLAS 74/88 reg.III/24); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.94 | testing that the engine of the rescue boat(s) and of each lifeboat, when so fitted,
start satisfactorily and operate both ahead and astern (LSAC section 4.4.6.5); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.95 | confirming that there are posters or signs in the vicinity of survival craft and
their launching stations (SOLAS 74/88 reg.III/9); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.96 | examining the provision and stowage and checking the operation of two-way VHF
radiotelephone apparatus and search and rescue locating devices (SOLAS 74/88/08
reg.III/6); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.97 | examining the provision and stowage of the distress flares and the line-throwing
appliance, checking the provision and operation of onboard communications equipment
and testing the means of operation of the general alarm system, verifying that the
general alarm system is audible in accommodation, normal crew working spaces and on
open decks (SOLAS 74/88 reg.III/6); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.98 | examining the provision, disposition and stowage of the lifebuoys, including those
fitted with self-igniting lights, self-activating smoke signals and buoyant lines,
lifejackets2, immersion suits and thermal protective
aids (SOLAS 74/88/06 regs.III/7, 21, 22 and 26; LSAC section 2.1-2.5 and 3.3); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.98.1 | checking that the life-saving appliances are of international or vivid reddish
orange, or a comparably highly visible colour on all parts where this will assist
detection at sea (LSAC section 1.2.2.6); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.98.2 | checking the provision of lifejackets in three sizes (Infant, Child, Adult) and
checking that they are marked by either weight or height, or by both weight and height
(LSAC section 2.2.1.1). For passenger ships on voyages less than 24 h, checking that
the number of infant lifejackets equals to at least 2.5% of the number of passengers
on board and for passenger ships on voyages 24 h or greater, checking that infant
lifejackets are provided for each infant on board (SOLAS 06 reg.III/7.2.1); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.98.3 | checking that immersion suits designed to be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket
are suitably marked (LSAC section 2.3.1); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.99 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.100 | checking that means of rescue is provided on ro-ro passenger ships (SOLAS 74/00
reg.III/26.4); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.101 | checking that a helicopter pick-up area is provided on ro-ro passenger ships (SOLAS
74/00 reg.III/28); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.102 | checking that a decision support system is provided for the Master (SOLAS 74/00
reg.III/29); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.103 | checking the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical and electronic equipment on
or in the vicinity of the bridge (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/17); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.104 | 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, rules 20 to 24,
27 to 30 and 33); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.105 | checking the provision and specification of the daylight signalling lamp (SOLAS
74/88 reg.V/11); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.106 | checking, as appropriate, the provision and operation of the following equipment
(SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19): |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.1 | the magnetic compass, including examining the siting, movement, illumination and a
pelorus or compass bearing device (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.2 | that nautical charts and nautical publications necessary for the intended voyage are
available and have been updated and, where an electronic chart display and information
system (ECDIS) is used, that the electronic charts have been updated and the required
back-up system is provided and updated (SOLAS 74/00/09 reg.V/19); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.3 | global navigation satellite receiver or terrestrial radionavigation system; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.4 | sound reception system, when bridge is totally enclosed; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.5 | means of communication to emergency steering position, where provided; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.6 | spare magnetic compass; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.7 | daylight signalling lamp; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.8 | echo sounding device, including examining the display for good access, viewing and
lighting; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.9 | 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) | | | | 5.1.2.106.10 | electronic plotting aid, automatic tracking aid or automatic radar plotting aid as
appropriate, using the appropriate test facilities; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.11 | speed and distance measuring device; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.12 | transmitting heading device providing heading information to radar, plotting aids
and automatic identification system equipment and distance devices; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.13 | heading or track control system; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.106.14 | BNWAS; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.107 | checking for the provision, specification, operation and annual performance test of
the voyage data recorder (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg.V/20); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.108 | checking that a valid conformance test report of the long-range and identification
tracking system is available on board (SOLAS 04 reg.V/19-1); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.109 | checking that the International Code of Signals and a copy of Volume III of the
International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual have been
provided. (SOLAS 74/00/02 reg.V/21); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.110 | 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); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.111 | examining the position, physical and electromagnetic protection and illumination of
each radio installation (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/6); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.112 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.113 | 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 radio
communication service, from the position from which the ship is normally navigated
(SOLAS 74/88/06 regs.IV/4, 7 to 11); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.114 | examining all antennas, including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.114.1 | visually checking all antennas, including Inmarsat antennas, and feeders for
satisfactory siting and absence of defects (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.114.2 | checking insulation and safety of all antennas; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.115 | examining the reserve source of energy, including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.115.1 | 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) | | | | 5.1.2.115.2 | and, if the reserve source of energy is a battery: |
(PI) | | | | | 5.1.2.115.2.1 | checking its siting and installation (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13); |
(PI) | | | | | 5.1.2.115.2.2 | where appropriate, checking its condition by specific gravity measurement or voltage
measurement; |
(PI) | | | | | 5.1.2.115.2.4 | checking that the charger(s) are capable of recharging the reserve battery within 10
hours (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.116 | examining the VHF transceiver(s), including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.116.1 | checking for operation on channels 6, 13 and 16 (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/7 and 14); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.116.2 | checking frequency tolerance, transmission line quality and radio frequency power
output (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.116.3 | checking for correct operation of all controls including priority of control units
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.116.4 | checking that the equipment operates from the main, emergency (if provided) and
reserve sources of energy (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.116.5 | checking the operation of the VHF control unit(s) or portable VHF equipment provided
for navigational safety (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/6); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.116.6 | checking for correct operation by on-air contact with a coast station or other
ship; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.117 | examining the VHF DSC controller and channel 70 DSC watch receiver, including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.117.1 | performing an off-air check confirming the correct Maritime Mobile Service Identity
is programmed in the equipment (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.117.2 | checking for correct transmission by means of a routine or test call to a coast
station, other ship, onboard duplicate equipment or special test equipment; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.117.3 | checking for correct reception by means of a routine or test call from a coast
station, other ship, onboard duplicate equipment or special test equipment; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.117.4 | checking the audibility of the VHF/DSC alarm; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.117.5 | checking that the equipment operates from the main, emergency (if provided) and
reserve sources of energy (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.118 | examining the MF/HF radiotelephone equipment, including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.118.1 | checking that the equipment operates from the main, emergency (if provided) and
reserve sources of energy (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.118.2 | checking the antenna tuning in all appropriate bands; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.118.3 | checking the equipment is within frequency tolerance on all appropriate bands (SOLAS
74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.118.4 | checking for correct operation by contact with a coast station and/or measuring
transmission line quality and radio frequency output; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.118.5 | checking receiver performance by monitoring known stations on all appropriate
bands; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.118.6 | 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) | | | | 5.1.2.118.7 | checking the correct operation of the radiotelephone alarm signal generating device
on a frequency other than 2182 kHz; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.119 | examining the HF radiotelex equipment, including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.119.1 | checking that the equipment operates from the main, emergency (if provided) and
reserve sources of energy (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.119.2 | confirming that the correct selective calling number is programmed in the
equipment; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.119.3 | 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); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.120 | examining the MF/HF DSC controller(s), including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.120.1 | checking that the equipment operates from the main, emergency (if provided) and
reserve sources of energy (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/13); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.120.2 | confirming that the correct Maritime Mobile Service Identity is programmed in the
equipment; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.120.3 | checking the off-air self-test program; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.120.4 | 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) | | | | 5.1.2.120.5 | checking the audibility of the MF/HF DSC alarm; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.121 | examining the MF/HF DSC watch receiver(s), including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.121.1 | confirming that only distress and safety DSC frequencies are being monitored (SOLAS
74/88 regs.IV/9 to 12); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.121.2 | checking that a continuous watch is being maintained whilst keying MF/HF radio
transmitters (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/12); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.121.3 | checking for correct operation by means of a test call from a coast station or other
ship; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.122 | examining the Inmarsat ship earth station(s), including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.122.1 | 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) | | | | 5.1.2.122.2 | checking the distress function by means of an approved test procedure where possible
(SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/10, 12 and 14); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.122.3 | checking for correct operation by inspection of recent hard copy or by test
call; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.123 | if appropriate, examining the NAVTEX equipment (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/7, 12 and 14),
including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.123.1 | checking for correct operation by monitoring incoming messages or inspecting recent
hard copy; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.123.2 | running the self-test program if provided; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.124 | examining the enhanced group call equipment (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/7 and 14),
including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.124.1 | checking for correct operation and area by monitoring incoming messages or by
inspecting recent hard copy; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.124.2 | running the self-test program if provided; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.125 | 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: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.125.1 | checking for correct operation by monitoring incoming messages or inspecting recent
hard copy; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.125.2 | running the self-test program if provided; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.126 | examining the 406 MHz satellite EPIRB (SOLAS 74/88 regs.IV/7 and 14), including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.126.1 | checking position and mounting for float-free operation; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.126.2. | carrying out visual inspection for defects; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.126.3 | carrying out the self-test routine; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.126.4 | 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) | | | | 5.1.2.126.5 | checking the battery expiry date; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.126.6 | if provided, checking the hydrostatic release and its expiry date; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.127 | examining the two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus (SOLAS 74/88 reg.III/6),
including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.127.1 | 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); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.127.2 | checking the battery charging arrangements where rechargeable batteries are used
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.127.3 | checking the expiry date of primary batteries where used (SOLAS 74/88
reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.127.4 | where appropriate, checking any fixed installation provided in a survival craft
(SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/14); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.128 | examining the search and rescue locating device(s) (SOLAS 74/88/08 reg.III/6 and
regs.IV/7 and 14), including: |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.128.1 | checking the position and mounting; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.128.2 | monitoring response on ship's 9 GHz radar; |
(PI) | | | | 5.1.2.128.3 | checking the battery expiry date; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.129 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.130 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.131 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.132 | 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) | | | 5.1.2.133 | 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/7); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.134 | confirming that the ship's identification number is permanently marked. (SOLAS 74/02
reg.XI-1/3); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.135 | checking that the provision, operation and the annual test has been carried out for
the automatic identification system (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg.V/19); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.136 | for passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers constructed on or after 1 July
2010, checking the provision of a suitably located means for fully recharging
breathing air cylinders, free from contamination (SOLAS 08 reg.II-2/10.10.2.6); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.137 | confirming that installed materials do not contain asbestos (SOLAS 09
reg.II-1/3-5); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.138 | confirming the provision of means of embarkation and disembarkation from ships for
use in port and in port-related operations, such as gangways and accommodation ladders
(SOLAS 08 reg.II-1/3-9); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.139 | for passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010 and having a length of 120 m
or more or having three or more main vertical zones, checking the designation of safe
areas (SOLAS 06 reg.II-2/21); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.2.140 | for passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2010, checking the provision of a
safety centre (SOLAS reg.II-2/23) and associated ventilation requirements (SOLAS 06
reg.II-2/8.2). |
(PI) | | 5.1.3 | For the hull, machinery and equipment of passenger ships the check that the required
documentation has been placed on board should consist of: |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.1 | confirming that the stability information and damage control plans have been
provided (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/22 and 23) (SOLAS 06 regs.II-1/5-1 and 19); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.2 | checking the provision of a ship-specific emergency towing procedure (SOLAS 08
reg.II-1/3-4); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.3 | confirming that the manoeuvring booklet has been provided and that the manoeuvring
information has been displayed on the navigating bridge (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/28); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.4 | confirming that documented operating procedures for closing and securing the
openings in special category spaces and ro-ro spaces are available on board (SOLAS 06
reg.II-1/23); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.5 | confirming that, where applicable, the approved documentation for the alternative
design and arrangements is on board (SOLAS 00/06 regs.II-1/55, II-2/17 and
III/38); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.6 | confirming that the fire control plans are permanently exhibited or, alternatively,
that emergency booklets have been provided to each officer and a duplicate of the
plans or the emergency booklet are available in a prominently marked enclosure
external to the ship's deckhouse (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/15.2.4 and 15.3.2) (SOLAS
74/88 reg.II-2/20). The fire control plan is in the language required by the
Administration; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.7 | confirming that the maintenance plans have been provided (SOLAS 74/88
regs.II-2/14.2.2 and 14.3); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.8 | confirming that the training manuals and the fire safety operational booklets have
been provided (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/15.2.3 and 16.2); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.9 | confirming, when appropriate, that the ship is provided with a document indicating
compliance with the special requirements for carrying dangerous goods (SOLAS 74/00/08
reg.II-2/19.4) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/41 and 54.3); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.10 | confirming that emergency instructions are available for each person on board, that
the muster list is posted in conspicuous places, and that they are in a language
understood by the persons on board (SOLAS 74/00 regs.III/8 and
53); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.11 | confirming that the training manual for the life-saving appliances has been provided
and is available in the working language of the ship (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg.III/35); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.12 | confirming that the checklist and instructions for MES, if provided, and onboard
maintenance of the life-saving appliances have been provided (SOLAS 74/00
reg.III/36); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.13 | confirming that a table or curve of residual deviations for the magnetic compass
have been provided, and that a diagram of the radar installations shadow sectors is
displayed (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.14 | checking that operational and, where appropriate, maintenance manuals for all
navigational equipment are provided (SOLAS 74/00 regs.V/16 and 19); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.15 | checking that the charts and nautical publications necessary for the intended voyage
are available and have been updated (SOLAS 74/00 regs.V/19 and 27); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.16 | checking that the International Code of Signals is available where the ship is
required to carry a radio installation (SOLAS 74/88 reg.V/21); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.17 | confirming that a list showing the operational limitations imposed to the ship is
kept on board (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/30); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.18 | checking that the life-saving signals to be used by ships, aircraft or persons in
distress (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/29); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.19 | checking the carriage of operating manuals for all equipment (SOLAS 74/88
reg.IV/15); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.20 | checking the carriage of service manuals for all equipment when at-sea maintenance
is the declared option (SOLAS 74/88 reg.IV/15); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.21 | checking for a valid radio licence issued by the flag Administration (ITU RR
Art.24); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.22 | checking the radio operators' certificates of competence (ITU RR Art.55); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.23 | checking the emission on operational frequencies, coding and registration on the 406
MHz signal without transmission of a distress call to the satellite; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.24 | checking the radio log (SOLAS 74/88 text in force prior to 1 February 1992 reg.IV/19
and ITU RR App.11); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.25 | checking the carriage of up-to-date ITU publications (ITU RR App.11); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.26 | checking that the EPIRB has been subject to maintenance at intervals not exceeding
five years at an approved shore-based maintenance facility; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.27 | if possible, checking the emission on operational frequencies, coding and
registration on the 121.5 MHz homing signal without transmission of the distress call
to satellite system; |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.28 | confirming that a continuous synopsis record is provided (SOLAS 74/02
reg.XI-1/5); |
(PI) | | | 5.1.3.29 | checking that arrangements are provided to maintain records of navigational
activities and daily reporting (SOLAS 74/00/03 reg.V/28). |
(PI) | | 5.1.4 | For the hull, machinery and equipment of passenger ships the completion of the
initial survey should consist of: |
(PI) | | | 5.1.4.1 | after a satisfactory survey, issuing the Passenger Ship
Safety Certificate and its associated Record of Equipment (Form P). |