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1.  What is the difference between Statutory, Mandatory and Obligatory Certificates?

Statutory Certificate - Certificates of Compliance required under the Convention; Convention ; issued by Flag State; Mandatory Certificate –  Certificate –   Certificates Certificates required by IMO Conventions for ships on International Trading. E.g. Certificate of Class. Obligatory Certificate –  Certificate –  Certificate  Certificate required by particular State for trade with the Foresaid State.

 

2. Statutory Certificates & their Validity –  Validity –    Provisional Certificate where issued shall not be valid for a period of > 5 months

1)  2)  3)  4)  5)  6)  7)  8)  9) 

International Load Line Certificate 5 years Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate 5 years Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate 5 years Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate 5 years Cargo Ship Safety Certificate 5 years Passenger Ship Safety Certificate 1 year Exemption Certificate same as relevant certificate Certificate of Fitness for ships Carrying Dangerous Goods 5 years Certificate in compliance with ISM Code for safe operations of ships and for pollution prevention 1.  DOC 5 years

2.  SMC 5 years 3.  Interim DOC not > 12 months 4.  Interim SMC not > 06 months 10)  International Ship Security Certificate (or Interim) 5 years; not > 06 months 11)  International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 5 years 12)  International Pollution Prevention Certificate for Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in BulkBulk - 5 13)  International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk –  Bulk  –  5  5 years 14)  Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk 5 years 15)  International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate 5 years 16)  International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate 5 years 17)  International Anti-fouling System Certificate 3.  Duration and Validity of Ship Safety Certificates, Certificate of Registry and DoA for Grain?

Duration and validity of ship safety certificates shall cover an appropriate ap propriate interval between inspections  based on initial, periodical, renewal, and additional inspection. 1  A Passenger Ship Safety Certificate & HSCSC shall be issued for a period no nott > 12 months. 2  A Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Safet y Equipment Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, Certificate of Fitness, Fishing Vessel Safety Certificate shall be issued for a  period specified by the Administration, not > 5 years; subject to annual endorsement. 3  A Minimum Safe Manning Certificate shall be valid for a maximum period of five years subject to annual endorsement. 4  An Exemption Certificate shall not be valid for a longer duration than the period of the certificate to which it refers. 5  DoA for Grain

Indefinitely valid

6  COR

Indefinitely valid, unless Change of Registry

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4.  What is a Bunkers Convention Certificate?  A Bunkers Convention Certificate is issued by a State party certifying that insurance is in force. A ship over 1,000 GT must have on board a Bunkers Convention Certificate when flying the flag of a State party or trading to a State party. Without evidence/proof e vidence/proof of insurance, States will not issue a Bunkers Convention Certificate   5.  What is Blue Card?

Issued by Insurer –  Insurer –  Evidence  Evidence that there is in place an insurance meeting the liability requirements of the Bunker Convention. This card is required for the issuance / grant of o f the CLC and Bunker Certificate. 6.  Validity of Certificate of Insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for oil pollution damage?

 Not > 12 months or months or validity of Insurance / Financial security / the Blue Card.   7.  Is vessel having CLC Certificate required to have a Bunker Certificate?

YES, As per A.1055 (27) –  (27) –   Issue Issue of Bunker Certificates to Ships that are also required to hold a CLC Certificate, States Parties to the Bunkers Convention to: 1.  issue the certificate prescribed by the Bunkers Convention even when the ships concerned also hold a CLC certificate; 2.  require ships of 1,000 gross tonnage and above flying their flag or entering or leaving ports or offshore facilities in their territory to be insured and to hold ho ld a bunkers certificate as prescribed by the Bunkers Convention even when the ships concerned already hold a CLC certificate; and 3.  avoid taking action that could cause unnecessary bureaucracy ;  8.  When did the Bunker Convention come into force?

The Bunker Convention came into force on 21 November 2008. The Bunker Convention applies to any seagoing vessel and seaborne craft, of any type whatsoever that is carrying ‘bunker oil’.  oil’.  ‘Bunker oil’ is defined by the convention as any hydrocarbon mineral oil, including lubricating oil, used or intended to be used for fo r the operation or propulsion of the ship, an and d any residues of such oil.   9.  What is the difference between De-ratting Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Certificate?

Prior to 15 June 2007, the De-ratting / De-ratting Exemption Certificate were the required sanitary document for international shipping since the entry into force of the International Sanitary Regulations over 50 years ago. It was an internationally-agreed upon means of public health control that helped reduce the international spread of rodent-borne diseases. International vessels were required to renew the certificate every six months, and the renewal process required that all areas of the ship be inspected. With the entry into force of the International Health Regulations R egulations (2005) (IHR or the Regulations) in June 2007, including the Ship S hip Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate/Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (hereafter referred to as Ship Sanitation Certificates or SSC), competent authorities now use this document, which carries a six month period of validity, to identify and record all areas of ship borne public health risks (not limited to rodents), together with with any required control measures to be applied. The SSC may be required from all ships, whether seagoing or inland nav navigation igation vessels, on an international voyage calling at the port of a State Party. It may be renewed at any port authorized to issue such renewals by a State Party. ASM ORALS

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10. What is the Ship Sanitation Control Certificate / Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate?

An instrument to assist countries to minimize the risk of international spread of disease via v ia international vessel voyages.

 Ship Sa Sanita nitattion Con Conttrol Ce Cerr ti fi fica catte: issued when evidence of a public health risk, including sources of infection and contamination, is detected on board and after required control measures have been satisfactorily completed; the SSC must record the evidence found and the control measures taken. : issued when no evidence of a public health risk is  Ship  Shi p Sa Sanita ti onand C ont ntrol E xem xemption C er ti fi fica cat tesatisfied found onnitat board throl the e competent authority4 is that the ship is free of infection and contamination, including vectors and reservoirs. This certificate shall normally be issued only onl y if the inspection5 has been carried out when the ship and holds are empty or when they contain only ballast or other material, of such nature or so disposed as to make a thorough inspe inspection ction of the holds possible.   11. Certificates / Documents required for Suez Canal Transit?

1.  2.  3.  4.  5. 

The Suez Canal Special Tonnage Certificate.   The General Arrangement.  The Capacity Plan.  The Engine Room Plan.  Full Manifests of the Cargo on board the ship be submitted to the Authorities prior passage.  

6.  For all vessels of UP TO 2000 Suez Canal Gross Tonnage the original Safety Construction Certificate is required to be submitted prior transiting the Canal, otherwise a Seaworthiness Certificate should be issued in place. 7.  Vessel transiting for THE FIRST TIME is inspected by the Suez Canal Surveyors; Masters are to handle three Photostat copies of the above (1-4) certificates/Plans to S.C.A. for the ship's file. In absence of Suez Canal Certificate, S.C.A. will charge tolls based, on the GRT of the vessel, until such time a Certificate is on board bo ard and the vessel is measured. 12. Certificates / Documents required for Panama Canal Transit?

In the case of a vessel making ma king her initial transit of the Panama Canal, the following documents should be onboard and copies forwarded to the Panama Canal Authority care of this agency prior to arrival in order to coordinate admeasurements and transit: 1.  International Tonnage Certificate (ITC/69)  2.  Calculation sheets for the ITC/69 Certificate 3.  Lines plans or Offset tables 4.  General Arrangement Plans (including profile view) 5.  Funnel Plans 6.  Capacity Plan 7.  Tank Capacity Plan 8.  Displacement Scale 9.  Deadweight Scale 10. International Load Line Certificate  

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13.  What is a “Special” Survey?  Survey? 

The work of the classification society (Seascapes No.3 and 37) is focussed on the need to provide defined standards to which a ship should firstly be built, and then maintained. A ship is built under the supervision of its classification society, with its surveyors in attendance in the shipyard. They The y ensure that the ship is built in compliance with the drawings and plans, that the compo components nents are of an acceptable quality and the standards of the shipyard are acceptable. Then the society issues its “Certificate of Class for Hull and Machinery” along with trading and statutory certificates from the flag state of the ship. It is the Certificate of Class that is the basis b asis for underwriters to insure the ship. If it ceases to be valid, the vessel’s ve ssel’s insurance would no longer be in place. These certificates are valid for five years, but each year, during a window of three months before the date and three months after (because of the nature of the ship’s voyages) an Annual Survey must be carried out by the classificati classification on society surveyors. The major societies all maintain a network of surveyors surve yors to undertake this work, and the surveyors, on completion of their Annual Survey, will endorse the ship’s Class Certificate. Besides this annual inspection the survey “cycle” “c ycle” also also includes a Special Survey which must take place every five years and is a far more thorough inspection of the ship, its machiner machinery y and fabric. And as the ship ages, each Special Survey S urvey will become more stringent, with a closer inspection of more parts of the ship. Special Surveys are costly, invariably requiring time in a drydock with the ship out of o f service for some time, depending on what the classification surveyor discovers in his inspection. The Special Survey will see machinery machine ry dismantled to examine it for wear and tear, the thickness of the  plate checked for corrosion to ensure that it remains within acceptable limits. Damaged structure structure will be cut out and replaced with new material, worn components and parts renewed. The opportunity will be taken to examine parts of the ship that cannot be inspected in normal circumstances. The propeller will  be removed and the tail shaft drawn out to examine the bearings, while underwater apertures that admit cooling water into the ship will be closely scrutinised. The anchor will be lowered to the bottom of the drydock and the cable ranged to empty the cable locker. All the ship’s systems like refrigeration, electrical, control engineering and main and auxiliary machinery will be examined. The bearings of the rudder will be scrutinised, and the steering gear stripped down do wn and overhauled. If the ship is a tanker or gas carrier, the special items of equipment appertaining to the ship’s type, such as cargo pumps and inert gas systems will be examined. In short, the Special Survey may be likened to a major health check for a ship, as it gets older. 14. What is CSR?

Onboard record of the history of the th e ship with respect to information recorded therein.  A form of Log Book that stays with the ship for its entire life and records all the changes of owner, flag name, Class, ISM, etc Whenever a change occurs, a new section / new document is issued and each has a consecutive number. ship p is sold sold,, this thi s do docum cume ent m must ust sta stayy w wii th the shi ship p. The number should show a complete record. I f a shi  Master is responsible for the proper upkeep of CSR onboard the ship. From 1 July 2004, SOLAS Chapter XI-1, reg. 5 requires all passenger ships & cargo ships > 500 GT, engaged on international voyages to have on board a Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR). A ship’s CSR file comprises:  comprises:   

1. all documents (Form 1) issued by the ship’s Administration(s), numbered sequentially over the lifeCSR of the ship;

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2.  all amendment forms (Form 2) attached to each individual CSR document relating to chan changes ges made to that CSR document; and 3.  all indices of amendments (Form 3) listing all amendments (specified by amendment a mendment forms) relating to each CSR document and attached to Form 1 above. This CSR (file) builds up, over time, the history of the ship and constitutes the Continuous Synopsis Record, all of which MUST be available, on request, to authorized port state inspectors. Only the ship’s Administration can issue a ship’s CSR document (Form 1) to 1)  to a ship. The first CSR document issued to a ship is numbered 1 (one) and subsequent CSR documents are to be sequentially numbered. The sequential numbering continues across change of flag throughout the life of the ship. Each original CSR document will have h ave to be sent to the ship and kept by the ship throughout its lifetime. The Administration needs to keep a copy (may be an electronic copy) of each CSR document issued to the ship. It is suggested that the company responsible for safety & security of the ship also keep a copy. Whenever issuing a CSR document to a ship, the Administration will have to provide all information in rows 1 to 16 of Form 1 (indicate “N/A” if not applicable). Information number 8 on the CSR only has to  be completed if the ship is actually bareboat chartered. 15. Action as Master when receiving a revised and updated  CSR document

On receipt of a revised and updated CSR document, the master should check its sequential number and review the document to ensure that it covers all relevant amendment forms attached to the previous CSR document.  In case this review establishes that there are outstanding amendments not reflected reflected in the latest CSR document, the master should do the following: 1.  complete new amendment form(s) relating to each outstan outstanding ding amendment and attach it to the latest CSR document; 2.  list the amendment(s) referred to in .1 above in the th e index of amendments (Form 3) 3 ) attached to the latest CSR document; and 3.   forward copies of the amendment form(s) to the ship’s Administration. Administration.   The ship is required to maintain the CSR by keeping every CSR document, sequentially numbered, issued by the ship’s flag state to togg ethe therr with any amendment documents issued by the company / master. The record of changes to every flag state issued CSR document must also be completed. It is suggested that a clearly identifiable CSR loose leaf binder be provided to the ship for this purpose, to be kept, a and nd updated, by the master or Ship Security Officer as the company may decide.  It is also recommended that the ship’s the ship’s security plan should contain the current CSR information  information  16. In case of loss of, or damage to, any document in a ship’s CSR file  file  

 In case of loss of, or damage to, a ship’s CSR file, the Company or master should contact in writing the  ship’s Administration Administration without delay, and list the papers lost or damaged. The Administration should  subsequently provide relevant duplicates to the ship of the CSR documents and amendment forms that it holds, to replace such papers. Such duplicates should be marked accordingly

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17. What happens to Certificates, if case of change of Class, but no change of Flag?

 Regardless of the type of statutory vessel’s certificate certificate or its remaining validity, the gaining society shall carry out a full Renewal Survey prior p rior to issuing any certificates  However, if the losing society holds a QSCS certificate, the gaining society may take into consideration the type of statutory certificate and its remaining validity as noted below: a)  Prior to the issue of a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate the gaining society shall carry out a full  Renewal Survey (if non-HSSC certification) or a full Periodical Survey (if HSSC certification). certification). carry out a full b)  Prior to the issue of a Passenger Ship Safety Certificate the gaining society shall carry  Renewal Survey. c) For other statutory certificates, the following procedures are applicable.

E xpi r ed or exte extende nded d ce cerr ti tiffi cat cate es  If the vessel’s certificate is expired or extended, extended, the gaining society shall carry out a full Renewal Survey prior to issuing any certificate

P er mane anent nt ce cerr ti tififi cate catess  If the vessel has a permanent certificate issued by the losing society, the gaining society shall carry out a Mandatory Annual Survey. Based on satisfactory completion of the Mandatory Annual Survey and the  permanent certificate issued by the losing society, the gaining society may issue a new certificate.

C ond ondii tiona tionall ce cerr tifi tif i ca cate tess  If the vessel has a conditional certificate issued by the losing society, the gaining shallsociety carry out a Mandatory Annual Survey. Based on re-examination of the deficiencies noted bysociety the losing on the conditional certificate, satisfactory completion of the Mandatory Annual Survey, and the conditional certificate issued by the losing society, the gaining society may issue a new certificate. The gaining society should consider the existing deficiencies, new deficiencies (if any) found during the  Mandatory Annual Survey, the validity of the existing conditional certificate, and Recommendation 98 “Duties of Surveyors under Statutory Conventions and Codes” when using certificates.  certificates. 

I nte nterr i m ce cerr tifi tif i ca cate tess  If the vessel has an interim certificate issued issued by the losing society, the gaining society shall carry out a  Mandatory Annual Survey. Based on satisfactory completion of the Mandatory Annual Survey, and the interim certificate issued by the losing society, the gaining society may issue a new certificate.  

T ype ype a and nd vali valid di ty o off ce cerr ti tififi ca cate tess The validity of aand new issued by the issued gaining on the basis is ofnot a satisfactory mandatory  Annual Survey thecertificate permanent certificate bysociety the losing society, to exceed the validity of the permanent certificate issued by the losing society which it replaces. Societies may issue interim certificates pending issuance of the permanent certificate by their head office, if that is their practice. 18. Difference between Flag state Inspection and Port State Inspection

F lag lag Stat State e I nsp nspe ect ctii on 1)  Surveys carried out by nominated inspectors of the flag 2)  Check of Technical and Operational requirements 3)   Reporting to flag states

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19. What are the Class Non-periodical Surveys?

1)  D am amage age a and nd rre epair sur surve veyy  It is the purpose of the damage survey to 1)  Determine the nature, location and extent of the damage 2)  Determine the necessary repairs with a view to the unrestricted conformation of class class or 3)  Determine the temporary repairs and/or other measures/conditions necessary to enable the  ship to proceed to the repair harbour.

C onv onve eya yance nce Cer Certi tififi ca cate te - After respective survey, a Conveyance Certificate may be issued for a  severely damaged ship enabling it to undertake the journey to the repair harbour subject to special conditions; such conditions may stipulate increased freeboard, appropriate weather restrictions, assistance from tug, etc…  etc…  2)  Voyage Repairs 3)  Conversion Surveys 4)   Extraordinary Surveys 20. STPS - Special Trade Passenger Ship –  Ship  –  what  what are contents of Certificate A & B?  MSA  MS A2 240 40 - Ship no nott to sai sai l wi tho hout ut ce cerr ti fi fica cattes A a and nd B :  

1) A ship intended to carry special trade passengers between ports or places in India shall not commence voyage from any port or place, unless the master holds certificates to the effect mentioned in sections a241 and 242. (1A) A ship intended to carry special trade passengers from or to a port or place in India to or from a  port or place outside India shall not commence a voyage from any port or place, unless the master holds Certificates “A” or “B”, besides-besides-(i) a passenger ship safety certificate; (ii) an exemption certificate; (iii) a special trade passenger ship safety certificate; (iv) a special trade passenger ship space certificate; and (v) a certificate “B”. (2) The customs collector whose duty it is to grant a port clearance for the ship shall not grant it unless the master holds the appropriate certificate for the voyage specified in sub-section (1), or as the case may be, in sub-section (1A).

C er ti fying Of Offifice cerr gra gr ant ntss Certificate “A” or “B” (MSA 243)    MSA  MS A2 241 41 - Con Conttent ntss of cce ertifi cate A   Certificate “A” shall be in the prescribed form and an d contain the following statements & particulars: particulars:-(i) That the sh  shii p i s se sea aworthy ; (ii) That the sh  shii p i s prop rope erly equip uipp ped fi fittted and vent ntii la latted ;

numbe er of spe speci cial al trad trade ep passe asseng nge er s the shi ship p is cer cer ti tififi ed tto o ca carr r y ; and (iii) The numb therr par ticular ticularss as may be prescribed (iv) Such othe Ceerriod  ti tiffi as ca cate temay A shall rre emain itherein. n fforce orce for a p pe er i od of one year year ffrr om the dat ate e of iissue ssue o orr for such sh shorte orterr  p  pe be specified ASM ORALS

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C op opyy o off ce cerr tifi tif i cate cate A to be exhi bi te ted d (M (MS SA 246) -  The master / owner shall post up in a conspicuous  p  pa art of tthe he ship, ship, so as to be visible to the persons on board thereof, a ccopy opy of certificate A granted under this Part in respect of the ship and shall keep that copy so  po  post ste ed up as lo long ng as it i s i n for for ce.  MSA  MS A2 242 42 - Con Conttent ntss of cce ertifi cate B - Certificate “B” shall be in the prescribed prescribed from and shall sstate tate-voyage yage whi which ch the shi ship p iiss to m make ake , and the intermediate ports at which she is to touch; (a) the vo  prop rope er cco omple lem ment of offi office cerr s and sea seamen; (b) that she has the p (c) that the master holds —   (i)  a ce cerr ti tififi ca cate te of sur surve veyy a and nd ce cer ti tififi ca cate te A ; or (ii) a passenger ship safety certificate accompanied by an exemption certificate, a special trade passenger ships safety certificate and a special trade passenger ship space certificate; or (iii)a nuclear passenger ship safety certificate; (d) That she has on board such num numbe berr of medical medical off offii cer cer s li censed  censed  in the prescribed manner and such numb nu mber er of att attenda endants nts , if any, as may be prescribed;

 foo od, fue fuell and pure water over and above what is necessary for the crew, and the other things (e) that fo (if any) prescribed for special trade passenger ships or pilgrim ships, have been placed on board, of the quality prescribed, properly packed, and sufficient to supply the special trade passengers or pilgrims on board during the voyage which the ship is to make (including such detention in quarantine as may be  probable) according to the prescribed scale; (f) in the case of a special trade passenger ship, if the ship is to make a voyage in a season of foul weather specified as such in the rules made under section 262, and to carry upper-deck passengers, that  she is furnished with substantial bulwarks and a double awning or with other sufficient protection protection against the weather; (g) In the case of a special specia l trade passenger ship, the numbe numberr of cabi cabin n and spe speci cial al tr trad ade ep passe asseng nge er s

emba barr ked at tthe he po porr t of emba barr kat atii on; (h) Such other particulars, if any, as may ma y be prescribed for STPS / p pilgrim ilgrim ships, as the case may be.

 MSA  MS A2 245 45 - D iscre iscretti on as to gra gr ant of ce cer ti fi fica catte B -(1) The certifying officer shall not grant a certificate B if he has reason to believe that the weather conditions are likely to be adverse or that the ship has on bo board ard any cargo likely from its quality, quantity or mode of storage to prejudice the health or safety of the special trade passengers or pilgrims. (2) Save as aforesaid, and subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), it shall be in the discretion of the certifying officer to grant or withhold the certificate, and when he withholds the certificate, the reasons  for so doing shall be communicated to the person concerned. (3) In the exercise of that discretion that officer shall be subject to the control of the Central Government or of such authority as the Central Government may appoint in this beh behalf. alf. 21. Differential identification of IOPP Certificate for Tanker and Non-Tanker ships?

 X:   Marked in the box; not mentioned (Non-Tanker) and mentioned (Tanker) DWT:    Supp  Sup ple lem ment nt::   Form A (Non-Tanker) (Non-Tanker) and Form B (Tanker) attached ASM ORALS

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22. In lieu of which Certificate is the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate issued?

Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate 23. Contents of Form P?

1.  A Record of Equipment for Passenger Ship Safety Certificate –  Certificate –  permanently  permanently attached. 2.  Provides information as below: i.  Ship’s Particulars  Particulars  ii.   Details of Life-Saving Appliances iii.   Details of Radio facilities iv.   Methods used to ensure availability of Radio facilities v.   Details of Navigational Systems and Equipment (Latest addition to Navigational Equipment is 14. BNWAS)   24. Contents of Form E? Where can the information regarding LSA equipment be obtained?

1.   A Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate –  Certificate –  permanently  permanently attached. 2.   Provides information as below: i. ii.  iii. 

Ship’s Particulars  Particulars   Details of Life-Saving Appliances  Details of Navigational Systems and equipment (Latest addition to Navigational Equipment is 14. BNWAS)

25. Contents of Form R?

1.  A Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate –  Certificate –  permanently  permanently attached. 2.  Provides information as below: i.  Ship’s Particulars  Particulars  ii.   Details of Radio facilities iii.   Methods used to ensure availability of Radio facilities 26. What is Certificate of Survey?

1)  MS  MSA A2 220 20 –   –  No  No ship shall carry > 12 passengers without w ithout the “Certificate of Survey” ; Survey” ; 2)  No Customs Collector shall grant “ Port Clearance” Clearance” or Pilot be assigned, without this certificate; 3)  Every Passenger Ship shall have a “Certificate of Survey” on Survey”  on board; 4)  After the survey, Surveyor will issue a “ Declaration of Survey” Survey” certifying that the ship is fit in all respects for the intended voyage / service; also, the th e number of passengers fit to stay on o n board. 5)  The Owner / his Agent / Master would then send the “ Declaration of Survey” Survey” to DGS / MMD, on the basis of which a “Certificate of Survey” will Survey” will be issued to the ship, on behalf of the Government; 6)  MS  MSA A2 227  27  - This “Certificate of Survey” will Survey” will be vali valid d for a p pe er i od of not > 12 m months onths , or till the  ship returns to India, if it expires when absent from India. 27. What is Certificate of Registry –  Registry –  Statutory,   Statutory, Mandatory or Obligatory Certificate?

Certificate of Registry is a Statutory Certificate –  Certificate –  Identity  Identity of the Ship; Mandatory for Port formalities.

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28. What is form C-11?

 An Earlier attachment to the Loadline Certificate 29. Under which Convention is the Loadline Exemption Certificate granted?

 Loadline Convention –  Convention –  Article  Article 6 30. What is the difference between a Survey and an Inspection?

 Inspection –   Inspection  –  Examination  Examination only (e.g. PSC Inspection) Survey –  Survey  –  detailed  detailed Examination, including Testing T esting (e.g. Survey & Certification by Class / Flag State) 31. Types of Forms issued?

 Form A

PSC Inspection

IOPP Certificate (attachment)

 Form B

PSC Inspection

IOPP Certificate (attachment)

 Form C

Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety Certificate

 Form E

Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate

 Form R

Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate

 Form P Record of Equipment for Passenger Ship Safety Certificate Certificate A Special Trade Passenger Ship Certificate B Special Trade Passenger Ship 32. Can PSC test the skills and competency of a seafarer?

Yes, PSC can test the skills and competency of a seafarer:

R ef: P SC 2011

A ppend ndii x 7: G uid ui deline li ness for control control of Ope Operr ationa tionall R equir ui r ement

1.3 Having assessed the extent to which operational requirements are complied with the PSCO then has to exercise professional judgement to determine whether the operational o perational proficiency of the crew as a whole is of a sufficient level to allow the ship to sail without danger to ship or person onboard or  presenting an unreasonable threat of harm to the marine environment.

 Appe  App end ndii x11 x11:: Mi nim nimum um Sta Stand nda ar ds and Certifi Certifi cat cation  3 Cont Control und unde er tthe he pr ovi sio sion n of STCW: .3 assessment of the ability of the seafarer of the ship to maintain the watch keeping standards as required by the convention if there are clear grounds for believing that such standards are not being maintained because any of the following have occurred: 1)  Collision, grounding or stranding; 2)   Illegal discharge of substance from ship when underway at anchor or at berth; 3)  Ship has been maneuvered in an erratic unsafe manner whereby routeing measures adopted by the organization or safe Navigation practices and procedures have not been followed; 4)  Ship operated as to pose a danger to persons, property, and environment. 

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33. What do you know about Passenger Ship - Sub-Division Loadlines?

1)  Passenger Ships having spaces which are adapted for the accommodation of Passengers and the carriage of Cargo alternatively, may have one / more additional Load Loadlines lines marks corresponding to the Summer Drafts approved for the alternative conditions. con ditions. Marks for Ships on International Voyage: C 1 (Principal Condition), C2, C3, etc (Alternative Condition) Marks for Ships on Home Trade: C A (Principal Condition), CB, CC, etc (Alternative Condition) 2)  The position of each Loadline and conditions under which a particular Loadline is applicable shall be noted in the certificate. 3)  SOLAS II/1 In order to maintain the required degree of sub-division, a Loadline corresponding to the approved sub-division sub-division draft shall be assigned and marked on the ship’s sides. sides.   4)  These shall be recorded in STPS Safety Certificate for Special Trade Passenger Ships. Marks for STPS Ships:

D1 (Principal Condition), D2, D3, etc (Alternative Condition)

5)  The Owner may have one / more of the Sub-Division Loadlines assigned and marked to correspond with the sub-division drafts which the Administration may approve for the alternative service conditions. 6)  Freeboard corresponding to each sub-division Loadline and the conditions of service for which it is approved, shall be clearly inscribed in the Special Trade Passenger Ship Safety Certificate. 7)  These Loadlines shall never be placed above the deepest Summer Water Loadline; 8)  A ship may never be so loaded that in Summer Water, sub-division Loadline mark appropriate to the  particular voyage and condition of service is submerged. 34. What is the Damage Control Plan and its significance? List out its contents.

1) The The damage control plan and damage control booklet are intended to provide ship’s officers with clear information on the ship’s watertight subdivision and equipment related to maintaining the boundaries and effectiveness of the subdivision so that, in the event of damage to the ship causing  flooding, proper precautions can be taken to prevent progressive flooding through openings therein and effective action can be taken quickly to mitigate and, where possible, recover the ship’s loss of  stability. 2) The The damage control plan and damage control booklet should be clear and easy to understand. 3) It   should not include information which is not directly relevant to damage control, and should be  provided in the working language of the ship.The damage control plan should be of a scale adequate to show clearly required content of the plan. 4) Isometric   drawings are recommended for special purposes. The plan should include inboard profile,  plan views of each deck and transverse sections to the extent necessary to show the following: .1 The watertight boundaries of the ship; .2 the locations and arrangements of cross-flooding systems, blow-out plugs and any mechanical means to correct list due to flooding, together with the locations of all valves & remote controls; ASM ORALS

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.3 the locations of all internal watertight closing appliances including, on Ro-Ro ships, internal ramps or doors acting as extension of the collision bulkhead and their controls and the locations of their local and remote controls, position indicators and alarms. a larms. The locations of watertight closing appliances which are not allowed to be opened during the navigation and of those which are allowed to be opened during navigation should be clearly indicated; .4 The locations of all doors d oors in the shell of the ship, including position indicators, leakage detection and surveillance devices; .5 The locations of all external e xternal watertight closing appliances in cargo ships, position indicators and alarms; .6 the locations of all weather tight closing appliances in local subdivision boundaries above the bulkhead deck and on the lowest exposed weather decks, together with locations of controls and  position indicators, if applicable; and .7 The locations of all bilge b ilge and ballast pumps, their control positions and associated valves. 35. Where is the Manoeuvring diagram displayed? As per which requirement? Contents of maneuvering booklet.

1)  Displayed on the Bridge 2)  Resolution A.601 (15) Provision and Display of Maneuvering Information on board 3)  Contents of Maneuvering Booklet:  1  General description  (ship’s particulars, characteristics of main engine),

 Mano oeuv uvri ri ng Cha Charac ractteri st stics ics in De Dee ep Wa Watter  (course 2   Man  (course change performance, turning circles in deep water, accelerating turn, yaw checking tests, man overboard and parallel course manoeuvres, lateral thruster capabilities), 3   Sto  Stop ppi ng and Sp Spe eed Con Conttrol Cha Charr act cte eri st stii cs in Dee Deep Wa Watter  (stopping  (stopping ability, deceleration / acceleration performance), 4   Man  Mano oeuv uvri ri ng Cha Charac ractteri st stics ics in Sha Shallo llow w Wat Water  (turning  (turning circle in shallow water, squat)

 Mano oeuv uvri ri ng Cha Charac ractteri st stics ics i n Wind   (wind 5   Man (wind forces and moment, course-keeping limitations, drifting under wind influence)

6    Man  Mano oeuv uvri ri ng Cha Charac ractteri st stics ics at L ow Sp Spe eed 7    Add  Addition itiona al I nfo nform rma ati on  36. What are the Certificates required to be carried on passenger ships?

 List certificates required for all ships first first and then the trade specific 37. What are the contents of the International Tonnage Certificate?

Ship’s particulars; length; breadth; and moulded depth; Gross Tonnage and Net Tonnage. GT and NT are simply numbers, without any units of measurement, e.g. ‘tonnes’. A list of spaces measured in the computation of each tonnage (GT and NT), including the location (frame numbers) and length of each  space. Also, under NT, the number of other passengers in cabins with not more than 8 berths the number of other passengers and the moulded draught. Date and place of last previous re-measurement ASM ORALS

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38. What surveys or inspections are required by Load line legislation?

 A periodical inspection carried out annually to ensure that no alterations have been made to the hull or  superstructure which would effect the basis on which the position of the load line had been assigned and that the fittings and appliances for the protection of openings, the guard rails, the freeing ports p orts and the means o f access to the crew’s quarters are maintained in an effective condition.  condition.  39. What items come into the scope of the load line periodical inspection?

 Hatchways; openings in the ship’s side below the freeboard deck and in the sides and ends of enclosed  superstructures; machinery casings; companionways and deckhouses; freeing port shutters; ventilators ventilators and air pipes; special fittings for ships marked with timber load lines; any departures from recorded conditions of assignment; positions of load line marks and deck-line. 40. In what circumstances might an Interim Certificate of Class be issued? What are the contents of an Interim Certificate of Class?

When a classification society surveyor can confirm to his h is society’s committee that repairs or surveys have been carried out to his satisfaction, and that he considers the ship to be in a fit and efficient condition to continue her voyage;  A summary of class and statutory surveys held or work carried out, with status (e.g. (e.g. completed); the date of completion of the survey or work wo rk (for the class records); a list of any items credited for the hull h ull and / or machinery special survey; the surveyors recommendations to his society for continuance of class; any conditions of class imposed; any conditions of class deleted; surveyors signature, port and date.   41. What is an INLS Certificate, and what vessels require one?

 International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk Ships other than chemical tankers (which have a COF) when carrying cargoes of MARPOL Annex II  substances, i.e. noxious liquid substances. E.g. offshore supply vessels carrying brine or oil-based mud.  An INLSC can be thought of as a certificate of Fitness to carry chemicals for a ship which is not a  purpose-built chemical tanker.  42. What is difference between ESP and HSSC?

 Resolution A.713 (17) emphasized the importance of regular inspections of bulk carriers, especially of older ships, and in 1993 guidelines on an enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of bulk carriers and oil tankers were adopted by the 18 th Assembly by resolution A.744 (18). It was originally intended that the guidelines would apply to tankers but because of concern about the loss of bulk carriers they were extended to them as well. we ll. The guidelines were regarded as so important to safety that amendments to SOLAS to make them mandatory were adopted in May 1994 and entered into force on 1 January 1996. The guidelines apply to existing tankers and bulk carriers of five years of age and over –  over –  meaning  meaning that the vast majority of the world tankers and bulk carriers are affected. The enhanced surveys must be carried out during the periodical, ann ual surveys annual prescribed by Regulation the SOLAS 13G of Convention. The enhanced survey intermediate programme isand mandatory for oil tankers under

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 Annex I to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78). The guidelines pay special attention to corrosion. Coatings and tank corrosion prevention systems must be thoroughly checked and measurements must also be carried out to check the thickness of plates. These measurements become more extensive as the ship ages. The guidelines go into considerable detail to explain the extra checks that should be carried out during enhanced surveys. One section deals with preparations for surveys and another with w ith the documentation which should be kept on board and be readily available to surveyors. This should record full reports of all  surveys carriedeach out ship on the ship.  Annexes to the guidelines go into still more detail and are intended to assist implementation. implementation. They  specify the structural members that should be examined, for example, in areas of extensive corrosion; outline procedures for certification of companies engaged in thickness measurement of hull structures; recommend procedures for thickness measurements and close-up surveys; and give guidance on  preparing the documentation required. The harmonized system provides for:

1.   A one-year standard interval between surveys based on initial, annual, intermediate, periodical and renewal surveys as appropriate; 2.   A scheme for providing the necessary flexibility for the execution of each survey with the provision that the renewal survey may be completed within three months before the eexpiry xpiry date of the existing certificate with no loss of its period of validity; 3.   A maximum period of validity of five years for all certificates for for cargo ships; 4.   A maximum period of validity of 12 months for the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate; 5.   A system for the extension of certificates limited limited to three months to enable a ship to complete its voyage (or one month for ships engaged on short voyages); 6.  When an extension has been granted, the period of validity o off the new certificate is to start from the expiry date of the existing certificate before its extension. The main changes to the SOLAS and Load Lines Conventions are that annual inspections have been made mandatory for cargo ships and unscheduled inspections have been discontinued. Other changes refer to survey intervals and requirements. 43. Where can you find the information of Life-Saving Appliances, Fire-Fighting Equipment and Navigational Equipment required onboard your ship?

R eco corr d of A Ap ppr ov ove ed C arg argo Ship hi p Safety afety E quip ui pment  It is the record of Equipment required to be installed at ship yard at time of build, prior to the ship being put into service for the first time; to be onboard on board through the life of the ship. 1)  Documentation

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4

Fire Control Plans Muster list and Emergency Instructions Training manual for Abandonship and Survival Instructions for onboard maintenance of LSA

1.5 1.6 1.7

Operating Instructions Nautical publications International code of signals

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2)  Safety of Navigations

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4

Ship borne Navigational Equipment Navigation Lights Navigation Lights - Particulars Signalling apparatus

3)  Life Saving Appliances

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12

Rockets and Signals Portable Radio Apparatus for Survival Crafts Sketch of location of lifeboat and Life-rafts Lifeboats Lifeboat Equipments Davit and winches Launching and embarkation Equipments Life-rafts Rigid Life-rafts Equipment Other Life Saving Appliances (Life-jackets, Immersion Suits, Thermal Protective Aids) Pilot ladder Mechanical Pilot Hoist

 

4) Fire Appliances in Spaces containing Main and Auxiliary Machinery and Boilers 4.1 Pumps, Hydrants, Hoses, Extinguishers 4.2 Fixed Fire Extinguishing Installations in Machinery Spaces 5)  Fire appliances in cargo spaces and on cargo tank deck area

5.1 5.2

Ships other than Tankers, Combination Carriers, Chemical Carrier and Gas Carrier Tankers, Combination Carriers, Chemical Carrier and Gas Carrier

6)  Other fire appliances

6.1 6.2 6.3

Fire man’s man’s outfit Hydrant, Hoses, Extinguishers and Shore Connections (outside Machinery Spaces) Fire detection and Fire Alarm

7)  Particulars of any Special Features or Additional Information 8)  Equipments Renewals, Alterations and/or Additions effected since the record was prepared pr epared 9) Special Greek requirements concerning Safety of Navigation, Navigation Lights, Signalling apparatus, Rockets and Signal, Lifeboat equipments and various Publications 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4

Rocket Signals Publications to be kept on board Nautical instruments Lifeboat Equipment

Additionally added is the “Annex to R ecord ecord of Approval of Cargo Ship Safety Equipment 1.  Radars 2.  ARPA 3.  DF ASM ORALS

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