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07 Exemption for a single voyage of the requirements of Solas Chapter V, regulation 22.
Geldigheid:06-10-2008 t/m 31-08-2009Versie:vergelijk Status: Was geldig

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No. 7 - Exemption for a single voyage of the requirements of Solas Chapter V, regulation 22.

In accordance with paragraph 5.3 and 5.5 of the agreement of June 1st 2006 between the Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate and the RO's (as amended), RO's are permitted to issue an exemption from Solas Chapter V, regulation 22 for a single voyage. Before issuing the exemption the RO shall convince itself that all necessary precautions to guarantee a safe voyage will be taken.

As a minimum the following conditions will apply.

  1. An extra observation post shall be fitted.

  2. While sailing, a qualified officer in charge of the navigational watch on the navigation bridge and an extra qualified lookout in the observation post(s) must always be physically present.

  3. The common blind sectors of the conning position on the bridge and of the position(s) of observation post(s) are to be in compliance with SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 22.1.1 and 22.1.2.

  4. In all circumstances and at all times there is direct communication available between the officer in charge and the extra qualified lookout in the observation post(s).

  5. The safety and working conditions of the extra qualified lookout in the observation post shall be guaranteed:

  • Extra immersion suits and lifejackets shall be fitted in the observation post(s) for the number of persons present;

  • At all times and in all circumstances there shall be a safe escape route from the observation post(s).

  • When sailing in restricted or confined waters the captain shall establish double watches on duty on the bridge.

  • The proper functioning of navigation and communication equipment shall not be influenced by the cargo.

The RO shall report without delay to NSI each case an exemption as meant above is issued.

The report shall contain:

  • particulars of the vessel;

  • particulars of the voyage to be undertaken;

  • a short description of the reason why the exemption is necessary.
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