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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

SOLAS 74

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The need to establish SOLAS 74 convention
to establish a uniform set of regulations which specify the design, construction, survey and management of ships so that they can be globally  implemented to improve the safety of life at sea.
By which class societies can refer to when setting and maintaining standards.
List the areas addressed by the SOLAS convention
Chapter I        General Provisions
Chapter II-1   Construction - Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations
Chapter II-2   Construction - Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
Chapter III     Life saving appliances and arrangements
Chapter IV     Radio communications
Chapter V       Safety of navigation
Chapter VI      Carriage of cargoes
List the areas addressed by the SOLAS convention
Chapter VII     Carriage of Dangerous goods
Chapter VIII    Nuclear Ships
Chapter IX       Management for the safe operation of ships (Formerly ISM Code)
Chapter X        Safety measures for high speed craft
Chapter XI       Special features to enhance maritime safety
Chapter XII - Additional safety measures for bulk carriers
Appendix          Certificates
Annex 1: Records of equipment
Annex 2: Forms of attachments

Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention
Regulation 6
Inspection and survey
  -enforcement of the provisions of the present regulations and granting of exemptions, shall be carried out by officers of the Administration.(Flag State)
  
  -The Administration may, however, entrust the inspections and surveys to surveyors nominated for the purpose or to organizations recognized by it.
Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention
The Administration shall institute arrangements for unscheduled inspections to be carried out during the period of validity of the certificate.(obligatory, unless mandatory annual surveys established)
Such inspections shall ensure that the ship and its equipment remain in all respects satisfactory for the service for which the ship is intended.
may be carried out by the Administration's own inspection services, or by nominated surveyors, or by recognized organizations, or by other Parties upon request of the Administration.
Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention
An Administration nominating surveyors or
Recognized organizations to conduct
inspections and surveys shall as a minimum
empower any nominated surveyor or
recognized organization to:
recommend repairs to a ship, and
carry out inspections and surveys if requested by the appropriate authorities of a port State.
Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention
The Administration shall notify the Organization of
the specific responsibilities and conditions of the
authority delegated to nominated surveyors or
recognized organizations.
Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention
IF the condition of the ship or its equipment does not
correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate
or is such that the ship is not fit to proceed to sea without
danger to the ship, or persons on board :
corrective action must be taken and
Administration notified in due course.
Otherwise…..
 
Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention
(cont….)
relevant certificate should be withdrawn
Administration shall be notified immediately
Port State informed if vessel not in Flag State jurisdiction
Once informed, Port State shall give the
officer/surveyor/organization any necessary assistance to carry out
their obligations under this regulation.
When applicable, the Port State concerned shall ensure that the
ship shall not sail until it can proceed to sea, or leave port for the
purpose of proceeding to the appropriate repair yard, without
danger to the ship or persons on board.

Describe the survey requirements under the SOLAS convention
In every case, the Administration shall fully guarantee
the completeness and efficiency of the inspection and
survey, and shall undertake to ensure the necessary
arrangements to satisfy this obligation.
Major Codes under SOLAS Convention
International code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (IBC Code)
International code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk (IGC Code)
International safety management code (ISM Code)
List the certificates to be carried by cargo ships
All Ships

        1.       Certificate of Registry
        2.       International Tonnage Certificate
        3.       International Loadline Certificate
        4.       Intact stability booklet
        5.       Minimum safe manning document
        6.       Certificate of Masters, Officers and ratings
        7.       Deratting Certificate
        8.       International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
        9.       Oil Record Book
List the certificates to be carried by cargo ships
In Addition Cargo Ships must carry: 
        1.       Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
        2.       Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
        3.       Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
        4.       Document of compliance with the special
         requirements for ships carrying dangerous
         goods.
        5.       Dangerous goods manifest or stowage plan
        6.       Document of authorization for carriage of
              grain.
        7.       Certificate of Insurance


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