2 Responsibility of ship operators
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Maritime Safety Committee - Resolution MSC.337(91) – Adoption of the Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships – (Adopted on 30 November 2012)The Annex below is consolidated into Resolution MSC.337(91) - Annex – Code on Noise Levels on Board Ships - Appendix 2 – Guidance on the Inclusion of Noise Issues in Safety Management Systems - 2 Responsibility of ship operators

2 Responsibility of ship operators

  2.1 The ship operator should be responsible for ensuring that means for noise reduction and control are applied and maintained such that the requirements of the Code are met.

  2.2 Where noise levels in any space exceed the limit of 85 dB(A), shipowners should ensure that:

  • .1 the space is identified and relevant provisions of the Code are complied with;

  • .2 the master and senior officers of the ship are aware of the importance of controlling entry into the space and the importance of the use of suitable hearing protection;

  • .3 suitable and sufficient hearing protection is provided for distribution on an individual basis to all relevant crew members; and

  • .4 the master, senior officers and any safety officer on board a ship are aware of the need for the relevant training and information to be provided on board.

  2.3 Where hand tools, galley and other portable equipment produce noise levels above 85 dB(A) in normal working conditions, shipowners should ensure that warning information should be provided.

Parent topic: Appendix 2 – Guidance on the Inclusion of Noise Issues in Safety Management Systems
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