(N) 2 Guidelines for
Surveys for the International Pollution Prevention Certificate for
the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
(NI) 2.1 Initial
surveys – see part General section 4.1
(NI) 2.1.1 For the carriage of noxious
liquid substances in bulk the examination of plans and designs (as
applicable to the cargoes the ship is to be certified to carry) should
consist of:
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(NI) 2.1.1.1 drawing up the list of noxious liquid
substances it is proposed the ship will be certified to carry (MARPOL
90/04 Annex II reg.6);
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(NI) 2.1.1.2 examining the pumping system (MARPOL
90/04 Annex II reg.12);
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(NI) 2.1.1.3 examining the stripping system (MARPOL
90/04 Annex II reg.12);
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(NI) 2.1.1.4 examining the tank washing system
and equipment (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NI) 2.1.1.5 examining the underwater discharge
arrangements (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.12);
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(NI) 2.1.1.6 examining the ventilation equipment
for residue removal (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.13 and App.7);
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(NI) 2.1.1.7 examining the heating system for
solidifying and high viscosity substances (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NI) 2.1.1.8 examining the Procedures and Arrangements
Manual (including cargo carriage requirements to meet Annex II regulations)
(MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NI) 2.1.1.9 examining the shipboard marine pollution
emergency plan (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.17);
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(NI) 2.1.1.10 examining if applicable the construction
and arrangements of a ship certified to carry individually identified
vegetable oils under exemption from the carriage requirements (MARPOL
90/04 Annex II reg.4.3).
(NI) 2.1.2 For the carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk, the survey during construction and after installation
(as applicable to the cargoes the ship is to be certified to carry)
should consist of:
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(NI) 2.1.2.1 confirming that the pumping
and stripping systems are satisfactory and that portable pipes or
bends in sufficient number, if required, are on board (MARPOL 90/04
Annex II reg.12);
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(NI) 2.1.2.2 conducting the water test
for assessing the stripping quantity, as required (MARPOL73/78/90/04
Annex II reg.12 and App.5);
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(NI) 2.1.2.3 confirming that the tank
washing machines provided on board are in working order, are those
described in the Procedures and Arrangements Manual and are installed
in accordance with the approved plans (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NI) 2.1.2.4 confirming that the wash
water heating system, if required, is installed in accordance with
the approved plans (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NI) 2.1.2.5 confirming that the number
and position of tank cleaning openings for portable machines are in
accordance with the approved plans (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NI) 2.1.2.6 confirming that the underwater
discharge outlet(s) are in accordance with the approved plans (MARPOL
90/04 Annex II reg.12);
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(NI) 2.1.2.7 verifying by actual test
that the discharge rate of the pumps, where a variable rate type is
used, can be controlled as specified in the Procedures and Arrangements
Manual (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NI) 2.1.2.8 confirming that the ventilation
equipment for residue removal is installed in accordance with the
approved plan and is in working order and that the pressure in the
driving medium for portable fans for ventilation equipment for residue
removal can be achieved to give the required fan capacity (MARPOL
90/04 Annex II reg.13 and App.7);
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(NI) 2.1.2.9 confirming that the heating
system for solidifying and high viscosity substances is installed
in accordance with the approved plan (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NI) 2.1.2.10 confirming if applicable the construction
and arrangements of a ship certified to carry individually identified
vegetable oils under exemption from the carriage requirements (MARPOL
90/04 Annex II reg.4.1.3).
(NI) 2.1.3 For the carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk the check that the required documentation has been
placed on board cargo ships (as applicable to the cargoes the ship
is to be certified to carry) should consist of:
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(NI) 2.1.3.1 confirming that Procedures
and Arrangements Manual has been provided (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14);
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(NI) 2.1.3.2 confirming that the Cargo
Record Book has been provided (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.15);
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(NI) 2.1.3.3 confirming that the shipboard marine
pollution emergency plan is provided (MARPOL 04 Annex II reg.17).
(NI) 2.1.4 For the carriage of noxious
liquid substances in bulk the completion of initial survey should
consist of:
(NA) 2.2 Annual surveys
– see part "General", section 4.2
(NA) 2.2.1 For the carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk the examination of current certificates and other
records should consist of:
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(NA) 2.2.1.1 checking the validity,
as appropriate, of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, the
Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate and the Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate or the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate;
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(NA) 2.2.1.2 checking the validity of
the International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line
Exemption Certificate;
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(NA) 2.2.1.3 checking the validity of
the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(NA) 2.2.1.4 checking the certificates
of class, if the ship is classed with a classification society;
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(NA) 2.2.1.5 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage
of Liquefied Gases in Bulk;
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(NA) 2.2.1.6 checking the validity of
the International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage
of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk;
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(NA) 2.2.1.7 checking, when appropriate, the validity
of the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(NA) 2.2.1.7bis
confirming, when
appropriate, the validity of the International Energy Efficiency Certificate
(MARPOL Annex VI, regs. 6.4 and 6.5);
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(NA) 2.2.1.8 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(NA) 2.2.1.9 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the Safety Management Certificate (SMC) and that a
copy of the Document of Compliance (DOC) is on board;
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(NA) 2.2.1.10 checking the validity
of the International Ship Security Certificate;
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(NA) 2.2.1.11 checking that the ship's
complement complies with the Minimum Safe Manning Document (SOLAS
74/88/2000 reg.V/14.2);
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(NA) 2.2.1.12 checking that the master,
officers and ratings are certificated as required by the STCW Convention;
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(NA) 2.2.1.13 checking whether any new
equipment has been fitted and, if so, confirming that it has been
approved before installation and that any changes are reflected in
the appropriate certificate;
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(NA) 2.2.1.14 confirming that the Procedures
and Arrangements Manual is on board (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14);
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(NA) 2.2.1.15 confirming that the Cargo
Record Book is being correctly used (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.15);
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(NA) 2.2.1.16 confirming that the shipboard
marine pollution emergency plan is on board (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.17);
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(NA) 2.2.1.17 confirming the availability
of the International Anti-Fouling System Certificate (AFS 2001 Annex
4 reg.2), when applicable.
(NA) 2.2.2 For the carriage of noxious
liquid substances in bulk the annual survey should consist of:
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(NA) 2.2.2.1 examining externally and confirming
that the pumping and piping systems, including a stripping system
if fitted, and associated equipment remain as approved (MARPOL 90/04
Annex II reg.12);
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(NA) 2.2.2.2 examining externally the tank washing
piping and confirming that the type, capacity, number, and arrangement
of the tank washing machines are as approved (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NA) 2.2.2.3 examining externally the wash water
heating system (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NA) 2.2.2.4 examining externally, as far as practicable,
the underwater discharge arrangements (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.12);
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(NA) 2.2.2.5 confirming that the means of controlling
the rate of discharge of the residue is as approved (MARPOL 90/04
Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NA) 2.2.2.6 confirming that the ventilation equipment
for residue removal is as approved (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.13 and App.7);
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(NA) 2.2.2.7 examining externally, as far as is
accessible, the heating system required for solidifying and high viscosity
substances (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NA) 2.2.2.8 examining any additional requirements
listed on the International Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious
Liquid Substances in Bulk.
(NA) 2.2.3 For the carriage of noxious
liquid substances in bulk the completion of annual survey should consist
of:
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(NA) 2.2.3.1 after satisfactory survey, endorsing
the International Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances
in Bulk;
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(NA) 2.2.3.2 if a survey shows that the condition
of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory, see part "General" section 4.8.
(NIn) 2.3 Intermediate
surveys – see part "General", section 4.3
(NIn) 2.3.1 For the carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk the examination of current certificates and other
records should consist of:
(NIn) 2.3.2 For the carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk the intermediate survey should consist of:
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(NIn) 2.3.2.1 the provisions of (NA) 2.2.2;
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(NIn) 2.3.2.2 verifying from the cargo record
book that the pumping and stripping arrangements have been emptying
the tanks efficiently and are all in working order (MARPOL 90/04 Annex
II regs.12 and 15);
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(NIn) 2.3.2.3 confirming, if possible, that the
discharge outlet(s) are in good condition (MARPOL
90/04 Annex II P & A Standards);
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(NIn) 2.3.2.4 confirming that the ventilation
equipment for residue removal is satisfactory and that the pressure
in the driving medium for portable fans for ventilation equipment
for residue removal can be achieved to give the required fan capacity
(MARPOL 90/04 Annex II App.7).
(NIn) 2.3.3 For the carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk the completion of intermediate survey should consist
of:
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(NIn) 2.3.3.1 after satisfactory survey, endorsing
the International Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances
in Bulk; should be endorsed;
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(NIn) 2.3.3.2 if a survey shows that the condition
of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory, see part "General", section 4.8.
(NR) 2.4 Renewal
surveys – see part "General", section 4.4
(NR) 2.4.1 For the carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk the examination of current certificates and other
records should consist of:
(NR) 2.4.2 For the carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk the renewal survey should consist of:
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(NR) 2.4.2.1 the provisions of (NIn) 2.3.2;
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(NR) 2.4.2.2 confirming that the pumping and stripping
systems are satisfactory and that portable pipes or bends in sufficient
number, if required, are on board (MARPOL 73/78/90/04 Annex II reg.12);
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(NR) 2.4.2.3 conducting the water test for assessing
the stripping quantity, as required (MARPOL 73/78/90/04 Annex II reg.12 and App.5);
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(NR) 2.4.2.4 confirming that the tank washing
machines provided on board are in working order, are those described
in the Procedures and Arrangements Manual and are installed in accordance
with the approved plans (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NR) 2.4.2.5 confirming that the wash water heating
system, if required, is installed in accordance with the approved
plans and is in working order (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NR) 2.4.2.6 confirming that the number and position
of tank cleaning openings for portable machines are in accordance
with the approved plans (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NR) 2.4.2.7 confirming that the underwater discharge
outlet(s) are in good condition and are in accordance with the approved
plans (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II regs.12, 14 and App.4);
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(NR) 2.4.2.8 verifying by actual test that the
discharge rate of the pumps, where a variable rate type is used, can
be controlled as specified in the Procedures and Arrangements Manual
(MARPOL 90/04 Annex II reg.14 and App.4);
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(NR) 2.4.2.9 confirming that the ventilation equipment
for residue removal is installed in accordance with the approved plan
and is in working order (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II regs.12, 14 and App.4);
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(NR) 2.4.2.10 confirming that the heating system
for solidifying and high viscosity substances is installed in accordance
with the approved plan and is in working order (MARPOL 90/04 Annex
II regs.12, 14 and App.4).
(NR) 2.4.3 For the carriage of noxious liquid
substances in bulk the completion of renewal survey should consist
of:
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