Policy Rule Safety Seagoing Vessels (English, uncontrolled version)

Policy Rule Safety Seagoing Vessels

 

The Head of the Shipping Inspectorate, as per Article 4:81, first paragraph of the General Administrative Law Act (Algemene wet bestuursrecht),

Art. 1 Application of resolutions and circulars issued by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)

Article 1 - Application of resolutions and circulars issued by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)

 

In the application of the regulations, codes and mandatory resolutions under or pursuant to the Ships Act in execution of the SOLAS treaty¹ , further implementations, interpretations and recommendations will be enforced as worded in the resolutions and circulars issued by the International Maritime Organisation listed in the tables 1.1 to 1.11 below. 

 

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¹ The treaty signed in London on 1 November 1974 for the safety of lives at sea (Treaty Series 1976, 157) and the attendant binding protocols, annexes and appendices.

 

Article 1 Implementation of resolutions and circulars

Article 1 - Implementation of resolutions and circulars issued by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)

With the implementation of the requirements from the SOLAS Convention1 and the related Codes and mandatory resolutions which are applicable under the Ships Act, the more detailed interpretations and recommendations will be used as incorporated in the resolutions and circulars of the International Maritime Organisation of the United Nations mentioned in the following tables 1 through 3.

 

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¹ The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, established in London on 1 November 1974 (Trb. 1976, 157) and the protocols, appendices and annexes belonging to
that Convention.

 

Table 1.1 SOLAS general

Table 1.1 SOLAS general
Resolution/circular		Basis
A.830(19)	Code on Alarms and Indicators, 1995	SOLAS: all chapters and various codes	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph, 41 first and second paragraph, 42, 50, 52, 56 and 57.

Table 1 A-Resolutions

Table 1: A-Resoluties

No.	Description	Basis international	Basis national
A.265(VIII)	Regulations on subdivision and stability of passenger ships as an equivalent to part B of chapter II of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulations 4 through 25 (=Part B)	Articles 40, first paragraph, and 41, first and second paragraph, of the Ships Decree 2004
A.266(VIII)	Recommendation on a standard method for establishing compliance with the requirements for cross-flooding arrangements in passenger ships	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 8.5	Articles 40, first paragraph, and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
A.601(15)	Provision and display of manoeuvring information on board ships	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 28	Articles 40, first paragraph, and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
A.654(16) (for ships built before 1-1-2004)	Graphical symbols for fire control plans	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 15.2.4	Articles 40, first paragraph, and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
A.684(17)	Explanatory notes to the SOLAS regulations on subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships of 100 metres in length and over	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 25-1 through 25-10 (= Part B1)	Articles 40, first paragraph, and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
A.702(17)	Radio maintenance guidelines for the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) related to sea areas A3 and A4	SOLAS Chapter IV regulation 15.7	Articles 40, first paragraph, and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
A.714(17)	Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), as amended by Circulars MSC/Circ.664, MSC/Circ.691, MSC/Circ.740, MSC/Circ.812 and MSC/ Circ.1026.	SOLAS Chapter VI regulation 1 and 5.1	Article 52 of the Ships Decree 2004
A.793(19)	Strength and securing and locking arrangements of shell doors on ro-ro passenger ships	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 20.4	Articles 40, first paragraph, and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
A.889(21)	Pilot transfer arrangements	SOLAS Chapter V regulation 23.1	Articles 40, first paragraph, and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
A.890(21)	Principles of safe manning, as amended by resolutie A.955(23)	SOLAS Chapter V regulation 14 (and STCW Code)	Articles 40, first paragraph, and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
A.951(23)	Improved guidelines for marine portable fire extinguishers	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 3, 1977 Torremolinos Convention	Articles 40, first  paragraph, and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
A.952(23) for ships built after 1-1-2004	Graphical symbols for shipboard fire control plans	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 15.2.4	Articles 40, first paragraph, and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
A.1021(26)	Code on Alerts and Indicators	SOLAS all chapters and various Codes	Articles 40, first paragraph, 41, first and second paragraphs, 50, 52, 56 and 57 of the Ships Decree 2004

 

Table 1.2 Construction - Structure, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations

Table 1.2 Construction – Structure, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations (SOLAS Ch. II-1)
Resolution/circular		Basis
MSC/Circ.1176	Unified interpretations to Solas Ch. II-1 and XII and to the technical provision for means of access for inspections, as amended by MSC/Circ.1197	SOLAS chapter II-1 and XII various regulations	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.966	IACS unified interpretation of "prototype test" (Emergency Towing Arrangements on Tankers)	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulation 3-4	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
A.265(VIII)	Regulations on subdivision and stability of passenger ships as an equivalent to part B of chapter II of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulations 4 to 25 (=Part B)	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.541	Guidance notes on the integrity of flooding boundaries above the bulkhead deck of passengerships for proper application of regulations II-1/8 and 20, paragraph 1, of the SOLAS 1974 convention as amended.	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulations 8 and 20.1	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
A.266(VIII)	Recommendation on a standard method for establishing compliance with the requirements for cross-flooding arrangements in passenger ships	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulation 8.5	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.755	Side shell doors and stern doors on ro-ro passenger ships	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulation 20-1	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
A.793(19)	Strength and securing and locking arrangements of shell doors on ro-ro passenger ships	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulation 20.4	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ. 1158	Unified interpretation of Solas, Chapter II-1	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulation 22	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.706	Guidance on intact stability of existing tankers during liquid transfer operations	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulation 22	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.919	Guidelines for damage control plans	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulations 23, 23-1 and 25-8	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.998	IACS Unified Interpretation regarding timber deck cargo in the context of damage stability requirements	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulation 25-8	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
A.684(17)	Explanatory notes to the SOLAS regulations on subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships of 100 metres in length and over	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulations 25-1 to 25-10 (= Part B1)	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC.76(69)	Extended application of the Explanatory notes to the SOLAS regulations on subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships of 100 metres in length and over (resolution A.684(17))	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulations 25-1 to 25-10 (= Part B1)	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
A.601(15)	Provision and display of manoeuvring information on board ships	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulation 28	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC.188(79)	Performance standards for water level detectors on bulk carriers and single hold cargo ships other than bulk carriers	SOLAS chapter II-1 regulation 23-3 and chapter XII, regulation 12	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph

Table 2 MSC Resolutions

Table 2 - MSC Resolutions

No.	Description	Basis international	Basis national
MSC. 76(69)	Extended application of the Explanatory notes to the SOLAS regulations on subdivision and damage stability of cargo ships of 100 metres in length and over (resolution A.684(17))	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 25-1 through 25-10 (= Part B1)	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC. 79(70)	Interpretation of SOLAS chapter XII on additional safety measures for bulk carriers	SOLAS Chapter XII regulation 2	Articles 40, first paragraph, 41, first paragraph and 53, third paragraph, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC. 89(71)	Interpretation of the provisions of SOLAS chapter XII on additional safety measures for bulk carriers	SOLAS Chapter XII regulation 2	Articles 40, first paragraph, 41, first paragraph and 53, third paragraph of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.136(76) installation before  1 juli 2004	Performance standards for a ship security alert system	SOLAS Chapter XI-2 regulation 6	Article 3 of Ordinance (EC) 725/2004
MSC.147(77) installation after 1 juli 2004	Revised performance standards for a ship security alert system.	SOLAS Chapter XI-2 regulation 6	Article 3 of Ordinance (EC) 725/2004
MSC.163(78)	Performance standards for shipborne simplified voyage data recorders (S-VDRs)	SOLAS Chapter V regulation 20	Articles 40, first paragraph, 41, fifth paragraph and 42, second paragraph, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.188(79)	Performance standards for water level detectors on bulk carriers and single hold cargo ships other than bulk carriers	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 23-3 and Chapter XII, regulation 12	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.265(84) Corr.1	MSC 84/24/Add.2/Corr.1 Annex 14 to MSC 84/24/ Add.2 1 In the annex to annex 14, in paragraph 1-1.2, the date ‘9 May 2008’ is replaced by the date ‘1 July 2009’.	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 12	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004

Table 1.3 Ship construction - Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction

Table 1.3 Ship construction – Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction (SOLAS Ch. II-2)
Resolution/circular		Basis
MSC/Circ.1120	UI of SOLAS chapter II-2, the FSS Code, the FTP Code and related fire test procedures	SOLAS chapter II-2 various regulations, FSS Code, FTP Code various paragraphs and Res. A.754(18)	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC.1/Circ.1203	UI of SOLAS chapter II-2 and firetest procedures referred to in the FTP Code.	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulations 3.34, 9.2.4.2.5, 9.3.1, 10.7.1.4, 19.3.2, Res. A.754 and FTP Code	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.1141	Unified interpretation of the term "first survey" referred to in SOLAS regulations II-2/1.2.2.2, V/19.1.2.2, V/19.2.4.2.2 and V/20.1.2	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulation 1.2.2 and chapter V regulations 19.1.2, 19.2.4 and 20.1.2	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.799	Guidelines for performance and testing criteria and surveys of expansion foam concentrates for fire-extinguishing systems of chemical tankers	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulation 1.6.2.1	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.353	Revised guidelines for inert gas systems, as amended by circular MSC/Circ.387	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulations 1.6.5 and 4.5.5 and FSS Code paragraph 15.2.1	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.485	Clarification of inert gas system requirements under SOLAS 1974, as amended	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulations 1.6.5 and 4.5.5 and FSS Code paragraph 15.2.1	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.1037	Unified interpretations of the revised SOLAS Chapter II-2	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulations 4, 9, 10 and 13	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.1169	Unified interpretations of Solas, Chapter II-2	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulations 4.5.3.3 and 9.7.1.1	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.1082	Unified interpretations of the guidelines for the approval of fixed water-based local application fire-fighting systems (MSC/Circ.913)	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulation 10.5.6	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.1081	Unified interpretation of the revised SOLAS Chapter II-2	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulations 13.3.4 and 13.4.3	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.1033	Interim Guidelines for Evacuation Analyses for new and existing passenger ships	SOLAS chapter II-2 , regulation 13.7.4	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
A.654(16) for ships built before 1-1-2004	Graphical symbols for fire control plans	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulation 15.2.4	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
A.952(23) for ships built after 1-1-2004	Graphical symbols for shipboard fire control plans	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulation 15.2.4	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.608; rev 1	Interim guidelines for open-top container ships	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulation 19	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.729	Design guidelines and operational recommendations for ventilation systems in  ro-ro cargo spaces	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulation 20.3.1	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.914	Guidelines for the approval of alternative fixed water-based fire-fighting systems for special category spaces	SOLAS chapter II-2 regulation 20.6.1 *)	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.582;	Guidelines for the performance and testing criteria, and surveys of low expansion foam concentrates for fixed fire extinguishing systems	FSS Code paragraphs 6.2.3 and 14.2.2	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.798	Guidelines for performance and testing criteria and surveys of medium-expansion concentrates for fire-extinguishing systems	FSS Code paragraph 14.2.2	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph and 41 first and second paragraph

Table 3 MSC Circulars

Table 3 - MSC Circulars

No.	Description	Basis international	Basis national
MSC/Circ. 353	Revised guidelines for inert gas systems, as amended by Circular MSC/Circ.387	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 1.6.5 and 4.5.5 and FSS Code paragraph15.2.1	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 485	Clarification of inert gas system requirements under SOLAS 1974, as amended	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 1.6.5 and 4.5.5 and FSS Code paragraph 15.2.1	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 541	Guidance notes on the integrity of flooding boundaries above the bulkhead deck of passenger ships for proper application of regulations II-1/8 and 20, paragraph 1, of the SOLAS 1974 Convention as amended.	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 8 and 20.1	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 608; rev 1	Interim guidelines for open-top container ships	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 19	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 706	Guidance on intact stability of existing tankers during liquid transfer operations	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 22	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 729	Design guidelines and operational recommendations for ventilation systems in ro-ro cargo spaces	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 20.3.1	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 755	Side shell doors and stern doors on ro-ro passenger ships	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 20-1	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 798	Guidelines for performance and testing criteria and surveys of medium-expansion concentrates for fireextinguishing systems	FSS Code paragraph 14.2.2	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 799	Guidelines for performance and testing criteria and surveys of expansion foam concentrates for fireextinguishing systems of chemical tankers	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 1.6.2.1	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 914	Guidelines for the approval of alternative fixed waterbased fire-fighting systems for special category spaces	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 20.6.1 *)	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 919	Guidelines for damage control plans	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 23, 23-1and 25-8	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 966	IACS unified interpretation of ‘prototype test’ (Emergency Towing Arrangements on Tankers)	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 3-4	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 982	Guidelines on Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout	SOLAS Chapter V regulation 15	Articles 40 first paragraph, 41, fifth paragraph and 42, second paragraph, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ. 998	IACS Unified Interpretation regarding timber deck cargo in the context of damage stability requirements	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 25-8	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1006	Guidelines on fire test procedures for acceptance of fire-retardant materials for the construction of lifeboats	LSA Code paragraph 4.4.1.4.	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1033	Interim Guidelines for Evacuation Analyses for new and existing passenger ships	SOLAS Chapter II-2, regulation 13.7.4	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1037	Unified interpretations of the revised SOLAS Chapter II-2	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulations 4, 9, 10 and 13	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1039	Guidelines for shore-based maintenance of satellite EPIRBs	SOLAS Chapter IV regulation 15	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1040	Guidelines on Annual Testing of 406 Mhz Satellite EPIRBs	SOLAS Chapter IV regulation 15.9.	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1048	Performance standards and performance tests for manually powered reverse osmosis desalinators	LSA Code paragraphs 4.1.5, 4.4.7 and 4.4.8	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1072	Guidance on Provision of Ship Security Alert Systems	SOLAS Chapter XI-2 regulation 6	Article 3, EU Ordinance 725/2004
MSC/Circ.1081	Unified interpretation of the revised SOLAS Chapter II-2	SOLAS Chapter V regulation 7.3	Articles 40, first paragraph, 41, fifth paragraph and 42, second paragraph, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1082	Unified interpretations of the guidelines for the approval of fixed water-based local application firefighting systems (MSC/Circ.913)	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 10.5.6	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1095	Revised Minimum Safety Standards for Ships Carrying Liquids in Bulk Containing Benzene	SOLAS Chapter VII and IBC Code various regulations	Articles 56, first paragraph and 57, first paragraph, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1102	Interpretations of the 2000 HSC Code and SOLAS chapter X	SOLAS Chapter X regulation 2.2 and 2000 HSC Code, various regulations	Article 42, second paragraph, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1114	Guidelines for periodic testing of Immersion suit and Anti-exposure suit seams and closures	SOLAS Chapter III regulation 20.7	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1116	Unified interpretations of the IBC and IGC Codes	IBC Code paragraph 8.3.2 and 8.3.3.2 and IGC Code paragraph 8.2.10	Articles 56, first paragraph and 57, first and third paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1120	Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2, the FSS Code, the FTP Code and related fire test procedures	SOLAS Chapter II-2 various regulations, FSS Code, FTP Code various paragraphs and Res.A.754(18)	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1141	Unified interpretation of the term ‘first survey’ referred to in SOLAS regulations II-2/1.2.2.2, V/19.1.2.2, V/ 19.2.4.2.2 and V/20.1.2	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 1.2.2 and Chapter V regulations 19.1.2, 19.2.4 and 20.1.2	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1156	Guidance on the access of public authorities, emergency response services and pilots on board ships to which SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code apply.	SOLAS Chapter XI-2 various regulations and ISPS Code various provisions	Article, EU Ordinance 725/2004
MSC/Circ.1158	Unified interpretation of SOLAS, Chapter II-1	SOLAS Chapter II-1 regulation 22	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1169	Unified interpretations of Solas, Chapter II-2	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 4.5.3.3 and 9.7.1.1	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1176	Unified interpretations to SOLAS Chapter II-1 and XII and to the technical provision for means of access for inspections, as amended by MSC/Circ.1197	SOLAS Chapter II-1 and XII various regulations	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1177	Unified interpretation of the 2000 HSC Code	HSC Code paragraph 9.1.5	Article 42, second paragraph, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC/Circ.1178	Unified interpretation of Solas regulations XII/4.2 and XII/5.2	SOLAS Chapter XII regulations 4.2 and 5.2	Articles 40, first paragraph, 41, first paragraph and 53, third paragraph, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1190	Guidance on the provision of information for identifying ships when transmitting SSAS alerts	SOLAS Chapter XI-2 regulation 6	Article 3, EU Ordinance 725/2004
MSC.1/Circ.1206	Measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats	SOLAS Chapter III regulation 19.3.3, 20 and 36	Articles 40, first and second paragraphs 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1203	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 3.34, 9.2.4.2.5, 9.3.1, 10.7.1.4, 19.3.2, Res A.754 and FTP Code	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 3.34, 9.2.4.2.5, 9.3.1, 10.7.1.4, 19.3.2, Res A.754 and FTP Code	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1220	Voluntary Structural Guidelines for New Ships Carrying Liquids in Bulk Containing Benzene	SOLAS Chapter VII and IBC Code various regulations	Articles 56, first paragraph and 57, first paragraph of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1240	Unified Interpretation of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems(FSS Code)	FSS Code regulation 5	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1243	Unified Interpretation of SOLAS Chapter III	SOLAS Chapter III regulation 31.1.4	Articles 40, first and second paragraphs 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1244	Symbol of infant lifejacket	SOLAS Chapter III regulation 9.2.3	Articles 40, first and second paragraphs 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1252	Guidelines on annual testing of the Automatic Identification System (AIS)	SOLAS Chapter V regulations 16.1 and 18.2	Articles 40, first and second paragraphs 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1260	Unified Interpretations of COLREG 1972, as amended	COLREG regulations 27.b.(i) and Annex I sections 3.b and 9.b	Decree Declaration of Applicability International Provisions for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972
MSC.1/ Circ.1260/Corr.1	Unified Interpretations of COLREG 1972, as amended: Corrigendum	COLREG regulations 27.b.(i) and Annex I sections 3.b and 9.b	Decree Declaration of Applicability International Provisions for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972
MSC.1/Circ.1275	Unified Interpretation of SOLAS Chapter II-2 on the number and arrangements of portable fire extinguishers on board ships	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 10, 18, 19 and 20. FSS Code Chapter 4	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1276	Unified Interpretation of SOLAS Chapter II-2	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulations 4.3, 9.7.2.1, 9.7.2.2, 9.7.5.2.1, 10.5.6 and 10.8.1.	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1285	Unified Interpretation of SOLAS Regulation III/16.1	SOLAS Chapter III regulations 11.7 and 16.1	Articles 40, first and second paragraphs 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1318	Guidelines for the maintenance and inspections of fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems	SOLAS Chapter II-2 regulation 14.2.1.2	Articles 40, first paragraph and 41, first and second paragraphs, of the Ships Decree 2004
MSC.1/Circ.1329	Guidelines for uniform operating limitations of High Speed Craft	HSC Code 2000 paragraph 1.9	Article 42, of the Ships Decree 2004

Table 1.4 Life-saving appliances and arrangements

Table 1.4 Life-saving appliances and arrangements (SOLAS Ch. III)
Resolution/circular		Basis
MSC/Circ.1206	Measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats	SOLAS chapter III regulations 19.3.3, 20 an 36	SB 2004 Art. 40 first and second paragraph, 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.1114	Guidelines for periodic testing of Immersion suit and Anti-exposure suit seams and closures	SOLAS chapter III regulation 20.7	SB 2004 Art. 40 first and second paragraph, 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.1048	Performance standards and performance tests for manually powered reverse osmosis desalinators	LSA Code paragraphs 4.1.5, 4.4.7 and 4.4.8	SB 2004 Art. 40 first and second paragraph, 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.1006	Guidelines on fire test procedures for acceptance of fire-retardant materials for the construction of lifeboats	LSA Code paragraph 4.4.1.4.	SB 2004 Art. 40 first and second paragraph, 41 first and second paragraph

Table 1.5 Radiocommunications

Table 1.5  Radiocommunications (SOLAS Ch. IV)
Resolutie/circulaire		Basis
MSC/Circ.1039	Guidelines for shore-based maintenance of satellite EPIRBs	SOLAS chapter IV regulation 15	SB 2004 Art. 40 first and second paragraph, 41 first and second paragraph
MSC/Circ.1040	Guidelines on Annual Testing of 406 Mhz Satellite EPIRBs	SOLAS chapter IV regulation 15.9.	SB 2004 Art. 40 first and second paragraph, 41 first and second paragraph
A.702(17)	Radio maintenance guidelines for the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) related to sea areas A3 and A4	SOLAS chapter IV regulation 15.7	SB 2004 Art. 40 first and second paragraph, 41 first and second paragraph

Table 1.6 Safety of navigation

Table 1.6 Safety of navigation  (SOLAS Ch.V)
Resolution/circular		Basis
MSC/Circ.1079	Guidelines for Preparing Plans for Co-operation between search and rescue services and passenger ships	SOLAS chapter V regulation 7.3	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph, 41 fifth paragraph and 42 second paragraph
A.890(21)	Principles of safe manning, zoals gewijzigd door resolutie A.955(23)	SOLAS chapter V regulation 14 (and STCW Code)	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph, 41 fifth paragraph and 42 second paragraph
MSC/Circ.982	Guidelines on Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout	SOLAS chapter V regulation 15	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph, 41 fifth paragraph and 42 second paragraph
MSC.163(78)	Performance standards for shipborne simplified voyage data recorders (S-VDRs)	SOLAS chapter V regulation 20	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph, 41 fifth paragraph and 42 second paragraph
A.889(21)	Pilot transfer arrangements	SOLAS chapter V regulation 23.1	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph, 41 fifth paragraph and 42 second paragraph

Table 1.7 Carriage of cargoes

Table 1.7 Carriage of cargoes (SOLAS Ch. VI)
Resolution/circular		Basis
A.714(17)	Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code), as amended by circulars MSC/Circ.664, MSC/Circ.691, MSC/Circ.740, MSC/Circ.812 and MSC/Circ.1026.	SOLAS chapter VI regulations 1 and 5.1	SB 2004 art. 52

Table 1.8 Carriage of dangerous goods

Table 1.8  Carriage of dangerous goods (SOLAS Ch. VII)
Resolution/circular		Basis
MSC/Circ.1095	Revised Minimum Safety Standards for Ships Carrying Liquids in Bulk Containing Benzene	SOLAS chapter VII and IBC Code, various regulations	SB 2004 Art. 56 first paragraph and 57 first paragraph
MSC.1/Circ.1220	Voluntary Structural Guidelines for New Ships Carrying Liquids in Bulk Containing Benzene	SOLAS chapter VII and IBC Code, various regulations	SB 2004 Art. 56 first paragraph and 57 first paragraph
MSC/Circ.1116	Unified interpretations of the IBC and IGC Codes	IBC Code paragraphs 8.3.2 and 8.3.3.2 and IGC Code paragraph 8.2.10	SB 2004 Art. 56 first paragraph and 57 first and third paragraph

Table 1.9 Safety measures for high-speed craft

Table 1.9 Safety measures for high-speed craft (SOLAS Ch. X)
Resolution/circular		Basis
MSC/Circ.1102	Interpretations of the 2000 HSC Code and SOLAS chapter X	SOLAS chapter X regulation 2.2 and 2000 HSC Code, various regulations	SB 2004 Art.42 second paragraph
MSC/Circ.1177	Unified interpretation of the 2000 HSC Code	HSC Code paragraph 9.1.5	SB 2004 Art. 42 second paragraph

Table 1.10 Special measures to enhance maritime safety

Table 1.10 Special measures to enhance maritime safety (SOLAS Ch. XI)
Resolution/circular		Basis
MSC.136(76) for installation before 1 July 2004	Performance standards for a ship security alert system	SOLAS chapter XI-2 regulation 6	EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3
MSC.147(77) for installation after 1 July 2004	Revised performance standards for a ship security alert system.	SOLAS chapter XI-2 regulation 6	EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3
MSC/Circ.1072	Guidance on Provision of Ship Security Alert Systems	SOLAS chapter XI-2 regulation 6	EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3
MSC/Circ 1190	Guidance on the provision of information for identifying ships when transmitting SSAS alerts	SOLAS chapter XI-2 regulation 6	EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3
MSC Circ. 1156	Guidance on the access of public authorities, emergency response services and pilots on board ships to which SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS-Code apply.	SOLAS chapter XI-2 various regulations and ISPS Code, various provisions	EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3

Table 1.11 Additional safety measures for bulk carriers

Table 1.11 Additional safety measures for bulk carriers (SOLAS Ch. XII)
Resolution/circular		Basis
MSC.79(70)	Interpretation of SOLAS chapter XII on additional safety measures for bulk carriers	SOLAS chapter XII regulation 2	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph, 41 first paragraph and 53 third paragraph
MSC.89(71)	Interpretation of the provisions of SOLAS chapter XII on additional safety measures for bulk carriers	SOLAS chapter XII regulation 2	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph, 41 first paragraph and 53 third paragraph
MSC/Circ.1178	Unified interpretation of SOLAS regulations XII/4.2 and XII/5.2	SOLAS chapter XII regulations 4.2 and 5.2	SB 2004 Art. 40 first paragraph, 41 first paragraph en 53 third paragraph

Art. 2 Ship security

Article 2. Ship security

 

 

This Article uses the following abbreviations based on the original, English-language text of the ISPS Code:

Abbreviation	English term
CSO	Company Security Officer
ISSC	International Ship security certificate
RSO	Recognised Security Organisation
SSA	Ship Security Assessment
SSAS	Ship Security Alert System
SSO	Ship Security Officer
SSP	Ship Security Plan

The following national policy rule is applied to supplement the information in table 1.10 in order to secure vessels against terrorism, piracy, crime and vandalism.

 

Art. 2.1 Certification for registration of existing ships in the Netherlands

2.1 Certification for registration of existing ships in the Netherlands 
Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3, first, second and third paragraph

 

The following methods should be utilised for registering existing ships in the Netherlands, in compliance with ISPS Code volume A, Art. 19.4.1:

1. If the company remains the same: The existing SSP must be approved and verified by a RSO accredited by the Netherlands and according to Dutch norms. If the RSO has recently approved and verified the SSP for another flag, then an inspection of the specific Dutch interpretations is sufficient. If the ship passes this inspection and verification, it can be issued with a long-term certification in compliance with ISPS Code volume A, Art. 19.2.1 (no interim).
2. If a new company takes control of the ship: The entire normal ISSC procedure must be completed on the basis of which a long-term certificate can be issued. Portions of the old SSP can be reused if they are suitable for the new situation. They will then be re-evaluated by the RSO in the new context.

If necessary and provided that the conditions, specified in Art. 19.4.2 of volume A of the ISPS Code, are met, the RSO may issue a temporary certificate according to Art. 19.4.1 of volume A of the ISPS Code.

Art. 2.2 Certification of newly built ships

2.2 Certification of newly built ships
Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3, first, second en third paragraph

 

 

The entire routine ISSC procedure must be completed for newly built ships, on the basis of which a long-term certificate can be issued. If necessary and provided that the conditions, specified in Art. 19.4.2 of volume A of the ISPS Code, are met, the RSO may issue a temporary certificate according to Art. 19.4.1 of volume A of the ISPS Code.

 

Art. 2.3 Changes to previously approved SSPs and security equipment

2.3 Changes to previously approved SSPs and security equipment
Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3 first, second, third and fifth paragraph

 Each proposed change as intended in ISPS Code volume A, Art. 9.5 and ISPS Code volume B, Art. 1.12 that affects the degree of security of the ship, is to be reported by the CSO to the appropriate RSO. The CSO must state the consequences of the proposed changes. The RSO decides whether the change may be implemented, and if so, under what conditions. Each change should result in at least the same level of security. If the changes require the approval of the RSO, the relevant pages in the SSPshould be certified by the RSO.
Table 2.1 lists the changes that require the approval of the RSO under any circumstances, as well as the manner in which the RSO should conduct the evaluation.

 Changes that do not require the approval of the RSO may be approved in writing by the captain or the SSO and the CSO. The statement of approval, signed by the CSO, should be included in the SSP and the relevant pages in the SSP should be initialled by the SSO or captain. These changes will then be evaluated by the RSO during the next planned verification.

Table 2.1 Changes to an SSP that require the RSO’s approval under all circumstances

Nr	Relevant section of the SSP	Evaluation method
1	Procedure for confirming a change in the security level.	1
2	Security measures to be taken for security levels 2 and 3	2*
3	Reporting of security incidents to the CSO, Flag State, Port and Coastal Authorities	1
4	Frequencies for testing or calibrating security equipment	1
5	Drills and exercises and safety briefings	1
6	Audits of the security measures and the SSP, including the frequency of the audits	1
7	SSP review process	1
8	Records (what, how, and where are they kept)	1
9	Procedures to prevent unauthorised persons from viewing the SSA, SSP and the records	1
10	Identification of restricted areas and their applicable times	2
11	Access protocols and other procedures (including searches) applicable to restricted areas	1
12	Procedure for use of security equipment (incl. cameras)	1
13	Deck lighting and access points	2*
14	Watch procedures and access control at all security levels	1
15	Arrangements pertaining to security assistance from the shore (incl. patrol boats, guards)	1
16	Maintenance procedures for security equipment	1
17	Ship Security Alert System (SSAS): all related issues, such as type, location of activation points, receiver, etc., with exception of the frequencies (see 4)	2

Explanation of evaluation method:
1.  Evaluation based on records
2.  Evaluation based on records and verification on board
2* Evaluation based on records and verification on board (if feasible)

Art. 2.4 Training and education of the CSO

2.4 Training and education of the CSO
Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3, first, second, third and fourth paragraph

 

The CSO must possess the expertise and skills necessary to perform the tasks required by ISPS Code volume A, Art. 11 (ISPS Code volume A, Art. 13.1). To this end CSOs must be able to prove that they have completed a training in conformity with ISPS Code volume B, Art. 13.1.

 

Art. 2.5 Internal evaluations (reviews/audits) of the SSP

2.5 Internal evaluations (reviews/audits) of the SSP
Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3, fifth paragraph

 

In order to comply with ISPS Code, volume B, Art. 1.12 and 9.2.6, the SSP must be subject to at least one internal evaluation (review/audit) in between two intermediate or renewal verifications.

Art. 2.6 Access control

2.6 Access control
Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3, first, second and third paragraph

 

The access control as specified in ISPS Code volume A, Art. 7.2.2 need not necessarily be executed using a permanent gangway watch; other methods are also permitted, including a watch on the bridge, personnel on deck or security cameras. The intention is that there is constant supervision of who comes on board and that persons who wish to gain access to the ship are approached immediately and asked to produce proof of identity and the reason for their presence.

Art. 2.7 Searching individuals who wish to board the ship

2.7 Searching individuals who wish to board the ship
Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3, first, second, third and fourth paragraph

 

Without prejudice to the captain's responsibilities as conform SOLAS XI-2, regulation 8.2, the frequency for searching people who wish to gain access to the ship is determined as follows per security level, in compliance with ISPS Code volume A, Art. 9.4, and volume B, Art. 9.15:
Level 1: as considered necessary by the SSO or the CSO
Level 2: a random selection of at least 1 in 10 people and at least one actual search per port of call.
Level 3: everyone.

Art. 2.8 Contact for questions pertaining to the SSAS alarm if the CSO is on board

2.8 Contact for questions pertaining to the SSAS alarm if the CSO is on board
Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3, first, second and third paragraph

 

ISPS Code volume A, Art. 11.1 permits the CSO to be an officer on board the ship. If the shipping company has chosen this option, then it must have a permanent point of contact on shore that the Coast Guard Centre (Kustwachtcentrum) can contact in the event of an SSAS alarm, as it is not recommended to contact the ship directly in the event of a covert alarm. (See also MSC/Circ. 1073 Measures to Enhance Maritime Security; Directives for maritime rescue co-ordintation centres (MRCCS) on acts of violence against ships).

This point of contact can be the shore contact as required by the registration legislation, but it may also be another organisation or person.

The shipping company and the party concerned must have a contract that states that the point of contact must be available at all times to provide assistance in the event of an alarm and must be able to provide the authorities with as many relevant details about the ship concerned as possible (including the ship type, cargo, position, crew number, hazardous materials present, etc.).

The contact information should be reported to the Transport and Water Management Inspectorate (Inspectie Verkeer en Waterstaat), which will pass on the information to the Coast Guard Centre (Kustwachtcentrum).

Art. 2.9 Drills and exercises

2.9 Drills and exercises
Basis: EU Regulation 725/2004, Art. 3, first, second, third and fifth paragraph

 

According to the ISPS volume A, Art. 13.4 and volume B, Art. 13.6, drills test the ship's security system and are held on board. The SSO is responsible for their execution.

According to the ISPS volume A, Art. 13.5, exercises test the company's security system and the effective co-ordination and implementation of the SSPs. They are held each year, with intervals of not more than 18 months, as per ISPS volume B, Art. 13.7. The organisation of these exercises is the responsibility of the company (in this case the CSO), in line with the ISM system. An exercise always involves (if applicable) more than one, but not necessarily all of the company's ships. Reports on the exercise are then distributed over the company's entire Dutch-registered fleet and kept on board. The lessons learned from the exercise are to be applied to the entire Dutch-registered fleet. Government bodies may also be involved in exercises.

If a company participates in an exercise organised by a national or foreign government body, this counts as the annual exercise required by ISPS volume B, Art. 13.7. The reports and lessons learned must then also be distributed and applied throughout the company's Dutch-registered fleet.

Art. 3 Inspection of falls

Article 3: Inspection of falls
Basis:  SOLAS chapter III, regulation 20.4
SB 2004 Art. 40 and 41

 

In inspecting falls, the following phenomena should be considered defects that require replacement of the falls and/or the end connections:
a. serious corrosion;
b. pitting;
c. distortion or damage to individual strands of the fall or the entire fall;
d. disruption of the fall construction;
e. any other deviation that affects the strength or wear-resistance of the fall.
f. an end connection that is not as strong as the connection provided by the original supplier. An end connection by means of cable clamps is not permitted.

The fall, including the end connection, is in compliance with the requirements of the supplier of the launching appliance.

The captain or the owner of the ship may submit certain parts of the fall indicated by authorised parties to a pull test. If those parts pass the pull test, then the fall needs not be replaced.

Art. 4 Determination of the number of immersion suits on board of cargo ships

Article 4 Determination of the number of immersion suits on board of cargo ships
Basis:  SOLAS chapter III, regulation 32.3.3
SB 2004 Art. 40 and 41

 

Watch station is understood to mean (SOLAS Ch. III, reg. 7.2.1.2) ‘bridge, engine control room and any other manned watch station’.
Work station is understood to mean: any location on board where work is done repeatedly for a prolonged period of time while at sea.

The required number of immersion suits is determined as follows:
Number of suits =
Total number of persons for which life-saving appliances are provided according to the (International) Safety Certificate
                                             plus
The required immersion suits for ‘watch or workstations which are located remotely from the place or places where immersion suits are normally stowed’

For the remotely located watch or workstations as mentioned above the following numbers are applied:
- 2 immersion suits on the bridge plus
- 2 immersion suits in the engine control room plus
- 2 immersion suits close to every remotely located survival craft station (as meant in SOLAS chapter III regulation 31.1.14) on the fore and aftship (in addition tot the required lifejackets according to SOLAS, Ch. III, regulation 7.2.1.2) plus
- On other watch or workstations, if applicable, a sufficient number of immersion suits depending on the number of persons usually present.

On non-convention ships without Engine Control Room (eg. small tugboats), where normally no personnel is present in the engine room while at sea, it will usually suffice to have immersion suits for the total number of persons for which life-saving appliances are provided according to the Safety Certificate plus 2 extra suits on the bridge.

Article 5 Government Gazette 2003, no. 37 has been repealed

Article 5 

The policy rule regarding the inspection of falls (Government Gazette 2003, no. 37) has been repealed.

 

Article 5.1 Supervision over the implementation

Article 5.1 - Supervision over the implementation of Article 23, sixth, seventh and eighth paragraphs, of the Regulation Safety Seagoing Vessels

The officials of the Shipping Inspectorate shall apply the Articles 5.2 through 5.5 during the supervision over the implementation of Article 23, sixth, seventh and eighth paragraphs, of the Regulation Safety Seagoing Vessels.

Article 5.2 Inspection and maintenance

Artikel 5.2 - Inspection and maintenance of acetylene welding and cutting installations and electrical welding sets

As regards the inspection and maintenance of acetylene welding and cutting installations and electrical welding sets that are part of the equipment of a ship, the provisions of Article 23, sixth and seventh paragraphs, of the Regulation Safety Seagoing Vessels are complied with if the master ensures that the acetylene welding and cutting installations and the electrical welding sets are inspected periodically and are properly maintained by an expert person or institute in conformity with the instructions of the supplier or the classification society.

Article 5.3 Arrangement and design

Article 5.3 - Arrangement and design of acetylene welding and cutting installations

1. As regards the arrangement and design of acetylene welding and cutting installations, Article 23, sixth paragraph, of the Regulation Safety Seagoing Vessels is complied with if: 
   
   
   1. the acetylene welding and cutting installation, including the system of lines, complies with the relevant rules of the classification society;
      
      
   2. the acetylene and oxygen bottles are positioned separately, are in a properly ventilated area and are entirely free from fat and oil;
      
      
   3. the bottles are positioned in a protected manner outside the engine room and the accommodation, on the highest continuous deck, so they can be discharged overboard easily in case of an emergency;
      
      
   4. the systems of lines do not run through non-ventilated spaces or through crew or passenger spaces;
      
      
   5. the access doors, if necessary, have been provides with warnings;
      
      
   6. the lines have been painted in a clearly distinguishable color: preferably red for acetylene and blue for oxygen;
      
      
   7. the acetylene welding and cutting installation has been provided with instructions for use and safety equipment;
      
      
   8. the periodical replacement of specific parts, like reducers and high pressure hoses, is carried out according to instructions of the supplier.
      
      
2. In case of an acetylene welding and cutting installation with several bottles has been provided for:
   
   
   1. a valve with reducer at the end of the high pressure header;
      
      
   2. a valve with reducer at the end of the low pressure line;
      
      
   3. a pressure gauge in front of and behind the reducer at the end of the high pressure header;
      
      
   4. a pressure gauge behind any reducer at the end of the low pressure line;
      
      
   5. a flame arrester directly behind the low pressure reducer for the oxygen as well as the acetylene hose;
      
      
   6. a flame arrester directly behind the high pressure reducer for acetylene.
      
      
3. As regards the positioning and design of acetylene welding and cutting installations, Article 23, sixth paragraph, of the Regulation Safety Seagoing Vessels has also been complied with if the following standards issued by the Netherlands Standardisation Institute in Delft have been applied:
   
   

   NEN-EN 562:2003	Equipment for autogenous welding – Pressure gauges for use with welding, cutting and similar processes
   NEN-EN 730-1:2002	Equipment for autogenous welding – Safety equipment – Part 1: With built-in flame arrester
   NEN-EN 730-2:2002	Equipment for autogenous welding – Safety equipment – Part 2: Without built-in flame arrester
   NEN-EN-ISO 2503:1998	Equipment for autogenous welding – Pressure controllers for gas bottles for use with welding, cutting and similar processes to 300 bar
   NEN-EN-ISO 14113:1997	Equipment for autogenous welding – Hose sets of rubber and plastic for compressed or liquid gasses with a maximum design pressure of 450 bar
   NEN-EN-ISO 14114:1999	Equipment for autogenous welding – Distribution systems for acetylene for welding, cutting and similar processes – General requirements
   NEN-ISO 9090:1992	Impermeability to gas for equipment for autogenous welding and similar processes
   NEN-ISO 9539:1992	Materials for equipment for autogenous welding, cutting and similar processes

Article 5.4 Design of electrical welding sets

Article 5.4 - Design of electrical welding sets

As regards the design of electrical welding sets, Article 23, seventh paragraph, of the Regulation Safety Seagoing Vessels has been complied with if:

1. the electrical welding set has been constructed according to the standard NEN-EN-IEC 60974-1:2005 ‘Equipment for arc welding’ issued by the Netherlands Standardisation Institute in Delft;
   
   
2. the electrical welding set generates direct voltage as no load voltage as referred to in the standard mentioned in item a.
   
   
3. the electrical welding set has been designed for use in an environment with an increased risk for shock current;
   
   
4. the no load voltage is not more than113 volt ‘peak’;
   
   
5. the welding guns, welding cables and connections have been designed such that the live parts have been properly shielded. They comply with EN standards, or have been provided with CE marks;
   
   
6. the electrical welding set, the welding guns, welding cables and connections are in a good state of maintenance.

Article 5.5 Activities with acetylene welding

Article 5.5 - Activities with acetylene welding and cutting installations and electrical welding sets

As regards the performance of welding activities on board of ships, the obligation of Article 23, eighth paragraph, of the Regulation Safety Seagoing Vessels has been complied with if:

1. the master ensures that the crew is familiar with the acetylene welding and cutting installations and the electrical welding sets on board of a ship and that they are properly instructed regarding the activities with these welding and cutting installations and welding sets. The instructions in the MSC/Circ.1084 (Principles for hot work on board of all types of ships) are observed here;
   
   
2. the welding activities are only carried out by persons who are adequately familiar with the safety requirements to be observed here and who have been entrusted with these activities by the ship’s management;
   
   
3. during the performance of welding activities in case of adverse operating conditions there are always at least two persons available at the work spot, including the person conducting the welding activities;
   
   
4. the person entrusted with welding activities uses the protective clothing and protection equipment provided with the CE mark that belong to these activities.

Art. 6 Cited as: Policy Rule Safety Seagoing Vessels

Article 6
This policy rule is cited as: Policy Rule Safety Seagoing Vessels

Art. 7 Published

Article 7
This policy rule will be published with explanatory notes in the Government Gazette and will enter into force on the second day following the date of the Government Gazette in which it was published.

 

 

Head of the Shipping Inspectorate

 

J.F. de Leeuw

Explanatory notes General

Explanatory notes

 

General
Maritime security regulations for ships under the Dutch flag are determined in large part by international bodies. The foundations are formed by the SOLAS 1974 Treaty. Over the past few years, the Dutch government has had the stated goal of significantly simplifying maritime regulations and co-ordinating them with international and European frameworks. The intention is to get rid of the 'national headings' as much as possible. The implementation of the first portion of the Ships Decree 2004 as of 1 January 2005 (SB 2004) is one result of this. A system of dynamic referrals enables international agreements to be implemented immediately and amendments are automatically included in Dutch legislation.
At the detail level, the treaties and Codes often permit discretionary action by the ship's flag state.
Due to the goal of co-ordinating regulations as much as possible with international decisions, the Netherlands is very hesitant to utilise this space for more detailed national legislation and regulations. The government has left this freedom to use at the discretion of the Head of the Shipping Inspectorate as much as possible, in order to customise the execution of these regulations in conjunction with the ship owner.

The reality of supervision has shown that the maritime sector requires clarity as to the manner in which the Head of the Shipping Inspectorate will utilise this freedom of action. With the introduction of the SB 2004, the sector was promised that an inventory would be held of all resolutions and circulars published by the IMO that can be used to delimit the open norms in the treaties.
This policy rule meets this demand. An interpretation or measure different from the policy rule may be permitted if it can be adequately proven that the generally applicable regulation has been met in such a way as if the policy rule had been applied. The same level of security or environmental protection must be preserved.

The policy rule largely involves certification of ships and organisations. The certification has largely been delegated to recognized organisations (classification societies), who issue certificates on behalf of the Head of the Shipping Inspectorate. The policy rule is therefore an important guideline for these classification societies. If further interpretation is necessary in addition to this policy rule, the IACS interpretations can be applied.

Maritime regulations are not static. Technical developments follow one another in quick succession. The International Maritime Organisation regularly publishes new recommendations and guidelines that can then be reflected in new policy rules.
Therefore amendments to this policy rule will frequently be implemented.
The policy rule is a part of the regulatory framework that is published as a service to the user on the Internet by the Traffic and Water Management Inspectorate in the EasyRules programme (http://www.ivw.nl).

 

Explanatory notes Per Article

Per Article  

Article 1
The IMO publishes many resolutions and circulars with non-mandatory instruments and interpretations to regulations. These generally have widespread international support and play an important role in forming internationally-accepted uniform standards and work methods. It is Dutch government policy to follow these publications as much as possible. Article 1 lists the non-mandatory instruments that the Head of the Shipping Inspectorate uses as policy rule.
They have been published in a table, grouped according to their legal basis: the chapters of the SOLAS treaty. In the last two columns, the basis is specifically stated with reference to the relevant provision of the treaty or code and the reference to the provision in the national legislation that requires compliance to that part of the treaty/code in the Netherlands.
The complete text of the documents listed can be found in EasyRules on the Transport and Water Management Inspectorate's website (http://www.ivw.nl).

 

Article 2
The regulations with respect to ship security contain many elements that require further measures by the national governments. Over the past few years, many of these measures have been determined in co-operation with the sector. These are listed in Article 2.

Article 3
This article provides further explanation of the SOLAS provisions regarding fall maintenance. This is the result of a number of accidents that have occurred during handling of rescue boats and a decision of the Maritime Court of the Netherlands. Poor condition of the falls was considered to be one of the causes of these accidents.
The Dutch government has reported to the IMO on how the inspections deal with this (published by the IMO as SOLAS SLS.14/Circ. 113 of 22 April 1993. Equivalent arrangement accepted under regulation I/5 – Maintenance of falls – Statement by the Government of the Netherlands).
This policy rule clarifies which criteria will be applied in inspecting falls.

Article 4
On entering in force by july 1st 2006 of the amended SOLAS Chapter III, regulation 32.3.3 more then one interpretation turned out to be possible. Article 4 makes clear which interpretation is used by Head of the Shipping Inspectorate.

 

• Informatietype: Informatie voor uitvoering
• Documentsoort: Beleidsregel niet in wetten.nl
• Toegangsrechten: Intern
• Identificatie: PUC_2047_14
• Versie: 1
• Datum beschikbaarheid: 16-06-2009
• Geldigheid van: 20-08-2008
• tot en met: 01-07-2015
• Wijzigingsdatum: 26-05-2021
• Titel: Policy Rule Safety Seagoing Vessels (English, uncontrolled version)
• Organisatie: Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport
• Taal: Engels
• Onderwerp: Veiligheid / Safety; Security
• Hoofdtaak: Koopvaardij / Merchant Shipping
• Thema: Zeevaart / Seagoing ships / Policy Rules / National Instruments (Policy Rules) / Beleidsregels voor de zeevaart / Policy Rules for Shipping