1 Introduction
This section provides detailed guidance on specific inspection activities
described in part 1 with respect to the assessment of compliance with operation
requirements in relation to day-to-day activities.
1.1 Bridge operation
1.1.1 The PSCO may determine if officers in charge of a navigational watch are
familiar with bridge control and navigational equipment, changing the steering mode
from automatic to manual and vice versa, and the ship's manoeuvring characteristics.
1.1.2 All officers in charge of a navigational watch should have knowledge of the
location and operation of all safety and navigational equipment. Moreover, this
officer(s) should be familiar with procedures which apply to the navigation of the
ship in all circumstances and should be aware of all information available.
1.1.3 The PSCO may also verify the familiarity of the officers with all the
information available to them such as manoeuvring characteristics of the ship,
life-saving signals, up-to-date nautical publications, checklists concerning bridge
procedures, instructions and manuals.
1.1.4 The Permit to Operate High-Speed Craft (HSC) includes limitations of the
maximum significant wave height (and wind force for hovercraft) within which the
craft may operate. When carrying out inspections of HSC, PSCOs may verify by the
logbook and the weather records whether these limitations have been respected. PSCOs
may find that a voyage had to be completed when worse weather conditions than
permitted were encountered and not expected according to the weather forecast, but a
new voyage should not commence in such conditions.
1.1.5 The PSCO may verify the familiarity of the officers with procedures such as
periodic tests and checks of equipment, preparations for arrival and departure,
changeover of steering modes, signalling, communications, alarm system, manoeuvring,
emergencies and logbook entries.
1.2 Cargo operation
1.2.1 The PSCO may determine if ship's personnel assigned to specific duties related
to the cargo and cargo equipment are familiar with those duties, any dangers posed
by the cargo and with the measures to be taken in such a context. This will require
the availability of all relevant cargo information as required by SOLAS 1974 regulation
VI/2.
1.2.2 With respect to the carriage of solid bulk cargoes, the PSCO should verify, as
appropriate, that cargo loading is performed in accordance with a ship's loading
plan and unloading in accordance with a ship's unloading plan agreed by the ship and
the terminal, taking into account the information provided by the loading
instrument, where fitted.
1.2.3 The PSCO, when appropriate, may determine whether the responsible crew members
are familiar with the relevant provisions of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code),
particularly those concerning moisture limits and trimming of the cargo.
Additionally, it is expected that the responsible crew members have appropriate
knowledge of the recommendatory IMO Code of Safe
Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes (2011 TDC Code) and the
Code of
Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code) (non-mandatory,
except mandatory sub-chapter 1.9), as amended.
1.2.4 Some solid materials transported in bulk can present a hazard during transport
because of their chemical nature or physical properties. Section 2 of the IMSBC Code gives general precautions. Section 4 of the IMSBC Code contains the obligation imposed
on the shipper to provide all necessary information to ensure safe transport of the
cargo. The PSCO may determine whether all relevant details, including all relevant
certificates of tests, have been provided to the master by the shipper.
1.2.5 For some cargoes, such as cargoes which are subject to liquefaction, special
precautions are given (see section 7 of the IMSBC Code). The PSCO may determine whether
all precautions are met with special attention to the stability of those ships
engaged in the transport of cargoes subject to liquefaction and solid hazardous
waste in bulk.
1.2.6 Officers responsible for cargo handling and operation and key crew members of
oil tankers, chemical tankers and liquefied gas carriers should be familiar with the
cargo and cargo equipment and with the safety measures as stipulated in the relevant
sections of the IBC and IGC
Codes.
1.2.7 For the carriage of grain in bulk, reference is made to part C of chapter VI of SOLAS 1974 and the mandatory
International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk (Grain Code).
1.2.8 The PSCO may determine whether the operations and loading manuals include all
the relevant information for safe loading and unloading operations in port as well
as in transit conditions.
1.3 Operation of machinery
1.3.1 The PSCO may determine if responsible ship's personnel are familiar with their
duties related to operating essential machinery, such as:
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.1 emergency and standby sources of electrical power;
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.2 auxiliary steering gear;
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.3 bilge and fire pumps; and
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.4 any other equipment essential in emergency situations.
1.3.2 The PSCO may verify whether the responsible ship's personnel are familiar with,
inter alia:
1.3.3 The PSCO may verify whether the responsible ship's personnel are familiar with,
inter alia:
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.1 which type of auxiliary steering gear system applies to the ship;
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.2 how it is indicated which steering gear unit is in operation; and
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.3 what action is needed to bring the auxiliary steering gear into operation.
1.3.4 The PSCO may verify whether the responsible ship's personnel are familiar with,
inter alia:
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.1 bilge pumps:
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.1 number and location of bilge pumps installed on board the ship
(including emergency bilge pumps);
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.2 starting procedures for all these bilge pumps;
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.3 appropriate valves to operate; and
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.4 most likely causes of failure of bilge pump operation and their
possible remedies; and
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.2 fire pumps:
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.1 number and location of fire pumps installed on board the ship
(including the emergency fire pump);
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.2 starting procedures for all these pumps; and
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.3 appropriate valves to operate.
1.3.5 The PSCO may verify whether the responsible ship's personnel are familiar with,
inter alia:
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.1 starting and maintenance of lifeboat engine and/or rescue boat engine;
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.2 local control procedures for those systems which are normally controlled
from the navigating bridge;
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.3 use of the emergency and fully independent sources of electrical power of
radio installations;
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.4 maintenance procedures for batteries;
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.5 emergency stops, fire detection system and alarm system operation of
watertight and fire doors (stored energy systems); and
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.6 change of control from automatic to manual for cooling water and lube oil
systems for main and auxiliary engines.
1.4 Manuals, instructions, etc.
1.4.1 The PSCO may determine if the appropriate crew members are able to understand
the information given in manuals, instructions, etc. relevant to the safe condition
and operation of the ship and its equipment, and if they are aware of the
requirements for maintenance, periodic testing, training, drills and recording of
logbook entries.
1.4.2 The following information, inter alia, should be provided on board and PSCOs
may determine whether it is in a language or languages understood by the crew and
whether crew members concerned are aware of the contents and are able to respond
accordingly:
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.1 instructions concerning the maintenance and operation of all the equipment
and installations on board for the fighting and containment of fire should
be kept under one cover, readily available in an accessible position;
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.2 clear instructions to be followed in the event of an emergency should be
provided for every person on board;
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.3 illustrations and instructions in appropriate languages should be posted
in passenger cabins and be conspicuously displayed at muster stations and
other passenger spaces to inform passengers of their muster station, the
essential action they must take in an emergency and the method of donning
lifejackets;
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.4 posters and signs should be provided on or in the vicinity of survival
craft and their launching controls and shall illustrate the purpose of
controls and the procedures for operating the appliance and give relevant
instructions or warnings;
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.5 instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances;
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.6 training manuals should be provided in each crew mess room and recreation
room or in each crew cabin; the training manual, which may comprise several
volumes, should contain instructions and information, in easily understood
terms illustrated wherever possible, on the life-saving appliances provided
in the ship and on the best method of survival; and
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.7 SOPEP in accordance with regulation
37 of MARPOL Annex I, or SMPEP for noxious liquid substances in
accordance with regulation 17 of MARPOL Annex II, where applicable;
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.8 stability booklet, associated stability plans, stability information and
approved stability instrument for tankers.
1.5 Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces
1.5.1 The PSCO may determine if all operational requirements of MARPOL Annex
I have been met, taking into account:
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.1 the quantity of oil residues generated;
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.2 the capacity of the sludge and bilge water holding tank; and
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.3 the capacity of the oily-water separator.
1.5.2 An inspection of the ORB should be made. The PSCO may determine if reception
facilities have been used and note any alleged inadequacy of such facilities.
1.5.3 The PSCO may determine whether the responsible officer is familiar with the
handling of sludge and bilge water. The relevant items from the guidelines for
systems for handling oily wastes in machinery spaces of ships may be used as
guidance. Taking into account the above, the PSCO may determine if the ullage of the
sludge tank is sufficient for the expected generated sludge during the next intended
voyage. The PSCO may verify that, in respect of ships for which the Administration
has waived the requirements of regulations 14(1) and (2) of MARPOL Annex I,
all oily bilge water is retained on board for subsequent discharge to a reception
facility.
1.5.4 When reception facilities in other ports have not been used because of
inadequacy, the PSCO should advise the master to report the inadequacy of the
reception facility to the ship's flag State, in conformity with the Format for
reporting alleged inadequacies of port reception facilities (MEPC.1/Circ.834/Rev.1, appendix 1 of the annex), as may be amended.
1.6 Loading, unloading and cleaning procedures for cargo spaces of tankers
1.6.1 The PSCO may determine if all operational requirements of MARPOL Annexes I or II have been met, taking into account the type of tanker and
the type of cargo carried, including the inspection of the ORB and/or CRB. The PSCO
may determine if the reception facilities have been used and note any alleged
inadequacy of such facilities.
1.6.2 For the control on loading, unloading and cleaning procedures for tankers
carrying oil, reference is made to paragraphs 3.1 to 3.4 of appendix 5 where
guidance is given for the inspection of crude oil washing (COW) operations. In
appendix 3, the PSCO may find detailed guidelines for in-port inspection of crude
oil washing procedures.
1.6.3 For the control on loading, unloading and cleaning procedures for tankers
carrying noxious liquid substances, reference is made to paragraphs 4.1 to 4.9 of
appendix 5 where guidance is given for the inspection of unloading, stripping and
prewash operations. More detailed guidelines for these inspections are given in
appendix 4.
1.6.4 When reception facilities in other ports have not been used because of
inadequacy, the PSCO should advise the master to report the inadequacy of the
reception facility to the ship's flag State, in conformity with MEPC.1/Circ.834/Rev.1, as may be amended.
1.6.5 The Garbage Record Book may be presented in an electronic format. A declaration
from the Administration should be viewed in order to accept this electronic record
book. If a declaration cannot be provided, a hard copy record book will need to be
presented for examination.
1.6.6 When a ship is permitted to proceed to the next port with residues of noxious
liquid substances on board in excess of those permitted to be discharged into the
sea during the ship's passage, it should be ascertained that the residues can be
received by that port. At the same time, that port should be informed, if
practicable.
1.7 Dangerous goods and harmful substances in packaged form
1.7.1 The PSCO may determine if the required shipping documents for the carriage of
dangerous goods and harmful substances carried in packaged form are provided on
board and whether the dangerous goods and harmful substances are properly stowed and
segregated and the crew members are familiar with the essential action to be taken
in an emergency involving such packaged cargo (see SOLAS 1974 regulation VII/3).
1.7.2 Ship types and cargo spaces of ships of over 500 gross tonnage built on or
after 1 September 1984 and ship types and cargo spaces of ships of less than 500
gross tonnage built on or after 1 February 1992 are to fully comply with the
requirements of SOLAS 1974 chapter II-2. Administrations may reduce the requirements for cargo
ships of less than 500 gross tonnage but such reductions shall be recorded in the
Document of Compliance. A Document of Compliance is not required for ships which
only carry class 6.2, class 7 or dangerous goods in limited quantities and excepted
quantities.
1.7.3 MARPOL Annex III contains requirements for the
carriage of harmful substances in packaged form which are identified in the IMDG
Code as marine pollutants. Cargoes which are determined to be marine pollutants
should be labelled and stowed in accordance with MARPOL Annex III.
1.7.4 The PSCO may determine whether a Document of Compliance is on board and whether
the ship's personnel are familiar with this document provided by the Administration
as evidence of compliance of construction and equipment with the requirements.
Additional control may consist of:
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.1 checking whether the dangerous goods have been stowed on board in
conformity with the Document of Compliance, using the dangerous goods
manifest or the stowage plan, required by SOLAS 1974 chapter VII; this manifest or stowage
plan may be combined with the one required under MARPOL Annex III;
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.2 checking whether inadvertent pumping of leaking flammable or toxic liquids
is not possible in case these substances are carried in under-deck cargo
spaces; or
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.3 determining whether the ship's personnel are familiar with the relevant
provisions of the Medical First Aid Guide and Emergency Procedures for Ships
Carrying Dangerous Goods.
1.8 Garbage
1.8.1 The PSCO may determine if all operational requirements of MARPOL Annex
V have been met. The PSCO may determine if the reception facilities have
been used and note any alleged inadequacy of such facilities.
1.8.2 The 2017 Guidelines for the implementation of MARPOL Annex V
(resolution MEPC.295(71)), as may be amended, are to assist
ship operators complying with the requirements set forth in Annex
V and domestic laws.
1.8.3 The PSCO may determine whether:
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.1 ship's personnel are aware of these Guidelines, in particular section 2 on
"Garbage management"; and
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.2 ship's personnel are familiar with the disposal and discharge requirements
under MARPOL Annex V inside and outside a special area and are aware of the
areas determined as special areas under MARPOL Annex V.
1.8.4 When reception facilities in other ports have not been used because of
inadequacy, the PSCO should advise the master to report the inadequacy of the
reception facility to the ship's flag State, in conformity with MEPC.1/Circ.834/Rev.1, as may be amended.
1.9 Sewage
1.9.1 The PSCO may determine:
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.1 if all operational requirements of MARPOL Annex IV have been met; the PSCO may determine if
the sewage treatment system, comminuting and disinfecting system or holding
tank has been used and note any alleged inadequacy of the system or holding
tank; and
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.2 that appropriate ship's personnel are familiar with the correct operation
of the sewage treatment system, comminuting and disinfecting system or
holding tank.
1.9.2 The PSCO may determine whether appropriate ship's personnel are familiar with
the discharge requirements of regulation 11 of MARPOL Annex IV.
1.9.3 When reception facilities in other ports have not been used because of
inadequacy, the PSCO should advise the master to report the inadequacy of the
reception facility to the ship's flag State, in conformity with the waste reception
facility reporting requirements (MEPC.1/Circ.834/Rev.1, as may be amended).
1.10 Air pollution prevention
The PSCO may determine whether:
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.1 the master or crew is familiar with the procedures to prevent emissions of
ozone-depleting substances and sulphur when equivalent arrangements are in
place;
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.2 the master or crew is familiar with the proper operation and maintenance
of diesel engines, in accordance with their Technical Files;
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.3 the master or crew has undertaken the necessary fuel changeover procedures
or equivalent, associated with demonstrating compliance within a
SOx emission control area;
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.4 the master or crew is familiar with the garbage screening procedure to
ensure that prohibited garbage is not incinerated;
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.5 the master or crew is familiar with the operation of the
shipboard incinerator, as required by regulation 16.2 of MARPOL Annex VI, within the
limit provided in appendix IV to the Annex, in
accordance with the operational manual;
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.6 the master or crew recognizes the regulation of emissions of
volatile organic compounds (VOCs), when the ship is in ports or terminals
under the jurisdiction of a Party to the 1997 Protocol to MARPOL in which
VOCs emissions are to be regulated, and is familiar with the proper
operation of a vapour collection system approved by the Administration (in
case the ship is a tanker as defined in regulation 2.27 of MARPOL Annex VI); and
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.7 the master or crew is familiar with bunker delivery procedures in respect
of bunker delivery notes and retained samples as required by regulation 18 of MARPOL Annex VI.
2 Introduction
This section provides detailed guidance on specific inspection activities described
in part 1 with respect to the assessment of preparedness for emergencies and drills.
2.1 Muster list
2.1.1 The PSCO may determine if the crew members are aware of their duties indicated
in the muster list and that they are familiar with the duties assigned to them and
are aware of the locations where they should perform their duties, this is done by
asking the crew relevant questions. This could be done prior to the drill or during
the drill, for instance questioning of stairway guides on a passenger ship.
2.1.2 To determine whether the muster list is up to date, the PSCO(s) may require an
up-to-date crew list.
2.1.3 The PSCO may ensure that muster lists are exhibited in conspicuous places
throughout the ship, including the navigational bridge, the engine-room and the crew
accommodation spaces. When determining if the muster list is in accordance with the
regulations, the PSCO may verify whether:
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.1 the muster list shows the duties assigned to the different members of the
crew;
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.2 the muster list specifies which officers are assigned to ensure that
life-saving and fire appliances are maintained in good condition and are
ready for immediate use;
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.3 the muster list specifies the substitutes for key persons who may become
disabled, taking into account that different emergencies may call for
different actions;
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.4 the muster list shows the duties assigned to crew members in relation to
passengers in case of emergency; and
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.5 the format of the muster list used on passenger ships is approved and is
drawn up in the language or languages required by the ship's flag State and
in the English language.
2.1.4 To determine whether the muster list is up to date, the PSCO may require an
up-to-date crew list, if available, to verify this.
2.1.5 The PSCO may determine whether the duties assigned to crew members manning the
survival craft (lifeboats or liferafts) are in accordance with the regulations and
verify that a deck officer or certificated person is placed in charge of each
survival craft to be used. However, the Administration (of the flag State), having
due regard to the nature of the voyage, the number of persons on board and the
characteristics of the ship, may permit persons practised in the handling and
operation of liferafts to be placed in charge of liferafts in lieu of persons
qualified as above. A second-in-command shall also be nominated in the case of
lifeboats.
2.1.6 Every motorized survival craft shall have a person assigned who is capable of
operating the engine and carrying out minor adjustments.
2.2 Communication during drills
2.2.1 The PSCO(s) may determine if the key crew members are able to communicate with
each other, and with passengers, as appropriate, in such a way that the safe
operation of the ship is not impaired, especially in emergency situations.
2.2.2 For drills, key crew members could be but are not limited to:
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.1 bridge team including GMDSS operators who must also be able to communicate
with the shore and other vessels;
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.2 fire parties;
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.3 damage control parties;
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.4 boat preparation parties; or
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.5 passenger muster personnel on passenger ships.
2.2.3 The PSCO(s) should verify the working language of the vessel. The crew members
assigned to assist passengers should be able to give the necessary information to
the passengers in case of an emergency.
2.2.4 The PSCO(s) should determine, if UHF or VHF handheld radios are being used for
drills, that the crew are familiar with the equipment, that they are aware of
reception dead zones/areas and what alternative communication methods are available.
2.2.5 When drills are being conducted the PSCO(s) should establish that there are
sufficient personnel on the bridge to make decisions, navigate the ship as necessary
and deal with the considerable amount of communication that is likely.
2.2.6 When a ship is in difficulty it is likely that shore-based organizations, such
as the operator of the ship and regional rescue coordination centres, will need to
be involved. The PSCO should confirm the master and crew are aware of procedures
where shore-based communication is required and how such communication can be
established.
2.3 Search and rescue plan
For passenger ships, the PSCO may verify that there is on board an approved plan for
cooperation with appropriate search and rescue services in the event of an
emergency.
2.4 Fire and abandon ship drills
2.4.1 The PSCO witnessing a fire and abandon ship drill should ensure that the crew
members are familiar with their duties and the proper use of the ship's
installations and equipment.
2.4.2 When setting a drill scenario, witnessing the drill and finally assessing the
standard of the drill, it is important to emphasize that the PSCO is not looking for
an exceptional drill, particularly on cargo ships. The main points for the PSCO to
be satisfied are:
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.1 In the event of a shipboard emergency can the crew organize themselves
into an effective team to tackle the emergency?
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.2 Can the crew communicate effectively?
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.3 Is the master in control and is information flowing to/from the command
centre?
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.4 In the event of the situation getting out of hand can the crew safely
abandon the ship?
2.4.3 It is important that when setting the scenario the PSCO clearly explains to the
master exactly what is required and expected during the drill, bearing in mind there
may be language difficulties. PSCOs should not be intimidating, not interfere during
the drill nor offer advice. The PSCO should stand back and observe only, making
appropriate notes. It is important to emphasize that the PSCO's role is not to teach
or train but to witness.
2.4.4 Drills should be carried out at a safe speed. PSCOs should not expect to see
operational drills conducted in real time. During drills, care should be taken to
ensure that everybody familiarizes themself with their duties and with the
equipment. If necessary, drills should be stopped if the PSCO considers that the
crew are carrying out unsafe practices or if there is a real emergency.
2.5 Fire drills
2.5.1 The PSCO may witness a fire drill carried out by the crew assigned to these
duties on the muster list. After consultation with the master of the vessel, one or
more specific locations of the ship may be selected for a simulated fire. A crew
member may be sent to the location(s) and activate a fire alarm system or use other
means to give the alarm.
2.5.2 At the location the PSCO can describe the fire indication to the crew member
and observe how the report of fire is relayed to the bridge or damage control
centre. At this point most ships will sound the crew alarm to summon the
fire-fighting parties to their stations. The PSCO should observe the fire-fighting
party arriving on the scene, breaking out their equipment and fighting the simulated
fire. Team leaders should be giving orders as appropriate to their crews and passing
the word back to the bridge or damage control centre on the conditions. The
fire-fighting crews should be observed for proper donning and use of their
equipment. The PSCO should make sure that all the gear is complete. Merely mustering
the crew with their gear is not acceptable. Crew response to personnel injuries can
be checked by selecting a crew member as a simulated casualty. The PSCO should
observe how the word is passed and the response of stretcher and medical teams.
Handling a stretcher properly through narrow passageways, doors and stairways is
difficult and takes practice.
2.5.3 The drill should, as far as practicable, be conducted as if there were an
actual emergency.
2.5.4 Those crew members assigned to other duties related to a fire
drill, such as the manning of the emergency generators, the CO2 room, the
sprinkler and emergency fire pumps, should also be involved in the drill. The PSCO
may ask these crew members to explain their duties and, if possible, to demonstrate
their familiarity.
2.5.5 On passenger ships, special attention should be paid to the duties of those
crew members assigned to the closing of manually operated doors and fire dampers.
These closing devices should be operated by the responsible persons in the areas of
the simulated fire(s) during the drill. Crew members not assigned to the
fire-fighting teams are generally assigned to locations throughout the passenger
accommodations to assist in passenger evacuation. These crew members should be asked
to explain their duties and the meaning of the various emergency signals and asked
to point out the two means of escape from the area, and where the passengers are to
report. Crew members assigned to assist passengers should be able to communicate at
least enough information to direct a passenger to the proper muster and embarkation
stations.
2.6 Abandon ship drills
2.6.1 After consultation with the master, the PSCO may require an abandon ship drill
for one or more survival craft. The essence of this drill is that the survival craft
are manned and operated by the crew members assigned to them on the muster list. If
possible, the PSCO should include the rescue boat(s) in this drill. SOLAS 1974 chapter III gives specific requirements on abandon ship training and
drills, of which the following principles are particularly relevant.
2.6.2 The drill should, as far as practicable, be conducted as if there were an
actual emergency.
2.6.3 The abandon ship drill should include:
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.1 summoning crew, and passengers where applicable, to the muster station(s)
with the required alarm and ensuring that they are aware of the order to
abandon ship as specified in the muster list;
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.2 reporting to the stations and preparing for the duties described in the
muster list;
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.3 checking that crew, and passengers where applicable, are suitably dressed;
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.4 checking that lifejackets are correctly donned;
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.5 lowering at least one lifeboat after the necessary preparation for
launching;
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.6 starting and operating the lifeboat engine;
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.7 operating the davits used for launching liferafts;
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.8 conducting a mock search and rescue of passenger trapped in their
staterooms (if applicable);
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.9 giving instructions in the use of radio life-saving appliances;
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.10 testing emergency lighting and low location lights if applicable for
mustering and abandonment; and
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.11 if the ship is fitted with marine evacuation systems, exercising the
procedures required for the deployment of such systems up to the point
immediately preceding actual deployment.
2.6.4 If the lifeboat lowered during the drill is not the rescue boat, the rescue
boat should be lowered as well, taking into account that it is boarded and launched
in the shortest possible time. The PSCO should ensure that crew members are familiar
with the duties assigned to them during abandon ship operations and that the crew
member in charge of the survival craft has complete knowledge of the operation and
equipment of the survival craft. Care needs to be taken when requiring a ship to
lower lifeboats. The number of persons inside the lifeboats during launching for the
purpose of a drill should be at the master's discretion, noting that SOLAS 1974 does
not require persons in the lifeboat during lowering and recovery. The purpose of
this is to reduce the risk of accidents during launching and recovery; however, this
must be balanced out with the risk of embarking/disembarking while the boat is still
in the water, if the boat is to be taken away and run.
2.6.5 Each survival craft should be stowed in a state of continuous readiness so that
two crew members can carry out preparations for embarking and launching in less than
five minutes.
2.7 Enclosed space entry and rescue drills
2.7.1 After consultation with the master, the PSCO may require an enclosed space
entry and rescue drill. The essence of this drill is to confirm that crew members
are familiar with the procedure to enter an enclosed space and to rescue personnel
safely, can demonstrate an enclosed space entry and rescue drill, and can
communicate effectively when entering an enclosed space in case of planned entry
and/or an emergency situation.
2.7.2 The place of the drill can be selected at an assumed enclosed space; it is not
necessary to select an actual enclosed space.
2.7.3 The PSCO should check the structure of the enclosed space, the scenarios of the
drills and the responsible officers listed on the muster list where applicable.
2.7.4 The enclosed space entry and rescue drill should include:
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.1 checking and use of personal protective equipment required for entry;
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.2 checking and use of communication equipment and procedures;
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.3 checking and use of instruments for measuring the atmosphere in enclosed
spaces;
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.4 checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures; and
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.5 instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques.
2.8 Emergency steering drills
2.8.1 After consultation with the master, the PSCO may require an emergency steering
drill. The essence of this drill is to confirm crew members are familiar with the
procedure for emergency steering.
2.8.2 The PSCO may check the procedure and means of communication at both the
navigation bridge and the steering gear room.
2.8.3 The emergency steering drills should include:
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.1 direct control within the steering gear compartment;
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.2 communication procedure with the navigational bridge; and
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.3 operation of alternative power supplies where applicable.
2.9 Damage control plan and shipboard oil pollution emergency plan (SOPEP) or
shipboard marine pollution emergency plan (SMPEP)
2.9.1 The PSCO may determine if a damage control plan is provided on a passenger ship
and whether the crew members are familiar with their duties and the proper use of
the ship's installations and equipment for damage control purposes. The same applies
with regard to SOPEPs on all ships and SMPEPs where applicable.
2.9.2 The PSCO may determine if the officers of the ship are aware of the contents of
the damage control booklet, which should be available to them, or of the damage
control plan.
2.9.3 The officers may be asked to explain the action to be taken in various damage
conditions.
2.9.4 The officers may also be asked to explain about the boundaries of the
watertight compartments, the openings therein with the means of closure and position
of any controls thereof and the arrangements for the correction of any list due to
flooding.
2.9.5 The officers should have a sound knowledge of the effect of trim and stability
of their ship in the event of damage to and consequent flooding of a compartment and
countermeasures to be taken.
2.10 Fire-control plan
2.10.1 The PSCO may determine if a fire-control plan or booklet is provided, whether
the crew members are familiar with the information given in the fire-control plan or
booklet, and whether, for tankers, crew members are familiar with the approved
stability instrument.
2.10.2 The PSCO may verify that fire-control plans are permanently exhibited for the
guidance of the ship's officers. Alternatively, booklets containing the information
about the fire-control plan may be supplied to each officer, and one copy should at
all times be available on board in an accessible position. Plans and booklets should
be kept up to date, any alterations being recorded therein as soon as possible.
2.10.3 The PSCO may determine that the responsible officers, especially those who are
assigned to related duties on the muster list, are aware of the information provided
by the fire-control plan or booklet and how to act in case of a fire.
2.10.4 The PSCO may ensure that the officers in charge of the ship are familiar with
the principal structural members which form part of the various fire sections and
the means of access to the different compartments.