Annex - Amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification, 2015, for Ships Operating in Polar Waters
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Annex - Amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification, 2015, for Ships Operating in Polar Waters

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1 Amendments to the General – 1 INTRODUCTION

"1.1.7 International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code).

1.2 These guidelines take into account amendments to statutory instruments which have entered into force up to and including 31 December 2015 and the Polar Code and related amendments to SOLAS and MARPOL, which are expected to enter into force 1 January 2017 (see appendix 1) and contain the following:"

2 Amendments to General – 3 APPLICATION AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE GUIDELINES

"3.8 On the left-hand side of each item to be surveyed may be found two letters in brackets, the first indicating the certificate to which the survey relates, as follows:

  • (P) for the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate;

  • (W) for the Polar Ship Certificate;"

3 Amendments to the General – 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIOUS TYPES OF SURVEYS

"4.8 Completion of surveys

4.8.1bis Although the Polar Code does not contain specific requirements, if the ship is trading in polar waters, and a survey shows that the condition of the ship or its equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the Polar Ship Certificate, or the ship is not fit to operate in polar waters without danger to the ship, or persons on board, or without presenting unreasonable threat of harm to the environment, the officer of the Administration, nominated surveyor or recognized organization should, nevertheless, be guided by 4.8.1. The validity of the Polar Ship Certificate does not affect the validity of other certificates."

4 Amendments to General – 5 AMPLIFICATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

"5.2 Extending to five years a certificate issued for less than five years

References: SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(c), LLC 66/88 article 19(3), MARPOL Annex I regulation 10.3, MARPOL Annex II regulation 10.3, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 8.3, MARPOL Annex VI regulation 9.3, IBC Code regulation 1.5.6.3, IGC Code regulation 1.5.6.3, BCH Code regulation 1.6.6.3, and Polar Code part I-A chapter 1 paragraph 1.3.6.

Where a certificate has been issued for a period of less than five years, it is permissible under these regulations or article to extend the certificate so that its maximum period of validity is five years provided that the pattern of surveys for a certificate with a five year period of validity is maintained (see appendix 2). This means that, for example, if a request is made to extend a two year Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate to five years, then a periodical and two further annual surveys, as detailed in SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/8, would be required. Also, for example, if it was intended to extend a four year Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate to five years, then an additional annual survey would be required, as detailed in SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/10. Where a certificate has been so extended, it is still permissible to also extend the certificate under SOLAS 74/88 regulations I/14(e) and (f), LLC 66/88 articles 19(5) and (6), MARPOL Annex I regulations 10.5 and 10.6, MARPOL Annex II regulations 10.5 and 10.6, MARPOL Annex IV regulations 8.5 and 8.6, MARPOL Annex VI regulations 9.5 and 9.6, IBC Code regulations 1.5.6.5 and 1.5.6.6, IGC Code, regulations 1.5.6.5 and 1.5.6.6, BCH Code regulations 1.6.6.5 and 1.6.6.6, when no additional surveys would be required but, of course, the new certificate issued after the renewal survey would date from the five-year expiry of the existing certificate, in accordance with SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(b)(ii), LLC 66/88 article 19(2)(b), MARPOL Annex I regulation 10.2.2, MARPOL Annex II regulation 10.2.2, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 8.2.2, MARPOL Annex VI regulation 9.2.2, IBC Code regulation 1.5.6.2.2, IGC Code regulation 1.5.6.2.2, <and >BCH Code regulation 1.6.6.2.2 and Polar Code part I-A chapter 1 paragraph 1.3.6.

5.4 Definition of "short voyage"

References: SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(f), LLC 66/88 article 19(6), MARPOL Annex I regulation 10.6, MARPOL Annex II regulation 10.6, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 8.6, MARPOL Annex VI regulation 9.6, IBC Code regulation 1.5.6.6, IGC Code regulation 1.5.6.6, BCH Code regulation 1.6.6.6, Polar Code part I-A chapter 1 paragraph 1.3.6.

5.5 Application of "special circumstances"

References: SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(g), LLC 66/88 article 19(7), MARPOL Annex I, regulation 10.7, MARPOL Annex II regulation 10.7, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 8.7, MARPOL Annex VI regulation 9.7, IBC Code regulation 1.5.6.7, IGC Code regulation 1.5.6.7, <and >BCH Code regulation 1.6.6.7 and Polar Code part I-A chapter 1 paragraph 1.3.6.

5.6 Revalidation of certificates

References: SOLAS 74/88 regulation I/14(i)(i), LLC 66/88 article 19(9)(c), MARPOL Annex I regulation 10.9.1, MARPOL Annex II regulation 10.9.1, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 8.8.1, MARPOL Annex VI regulation 9.9.1, IBC Code regulation 1.5.6.9.1, IGC Code regulation 1.5.6.9.1, <and >BCH Code regulation 1.6.6.9.1 and Polar Code part I-A chapter 1 paragraph 1.3.6.

5.13 Surveys for ships intended to operate in polar waters

In accordance with SOLAS 74/88 regulations XIV/2.1 and 3.1, MARPOL Annex I regulation 47, MARPOL Annex II regulation 22, MARPOL Annex IV regulation 18 and MARPOL Annex V regulation 14, the Polar Code is a standalone instrument, providing additional requirements to SOLAS 74/88 and MARPOL for ships intended to operate in polar waters. The requirements of the Polar Code should be surveyed in the context of the surveys under SOLAS 74/88 and MARPOL, but do not form separate survey types.

For MARPOL Annexes I, II and IV, the compliance with the Polar Code should be indicated on the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, the International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk and the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate. With respect to for SOLAS 74/88, the Polar Ship Certificate should be issued (Polar Code, paragraph 1.3) and endorsed for compliance with the Polar Code. The Polar Ship Certificate should be perceived as an additional certificate to SOLAS certificates for ships intended to operate in polar waters, and the validities of other certificates are not affected by it when a ship stays outside of polar areas.

Although there is no dedicated type of survey associated with the Polar Ship Certificate, the following types of survey are applicable in the Survey Guidelines in annex 4 and contain survey items specific to the Polar Ship Certificate:

  • .1 Initial Survey would confirm the survey scopes of the items related to part I-A of the Polar Code with respect to the initial surveys of Safety Construction, Safety Equipment and Safety Radio of cargo ships or the initial survey of Passenger Ship Safety Certificate;

  • .2 Annual Survey would confirm the survey scopes of the items related to part I-A of the Polar Code with respect to the periodical Safety Radio survey and the annual Safety Construction and Safety Equipment surveys of cargo ships;

  • .3 Intermediate Survey would confirm the survey scopes of the items related to part I-A of the Polar Code with respect to the intermediate Safety Construction survey of cargo ships;

  • .4 Periodical Survey (second or third year of its validity) would confirm the survey scopes of the items related to part I-A of the Polar Code with respect to the periodical Safety Equipment survey of cargo ships; and

  • .5 Renewal Survey would confirm the survey scopes of the items related to part I-A of the Polar Code with respect to the renewal surveys of Safety Construction, Safety Equipment and Safety Radio of cargo ships or the renewal survey of Passenger Ship Safety Certificate.

For a Polar Ship Certificate issued to a cargo ship, the endorsements of the certificate for annual survey, intermediate survey and periodical survey would confirm the satisfactory completion of the survey scopes as stated respectively in (2) to (4) of paragraph 5.13.

For a Polar Ship Certificate issued to a passenger ship, only the endorsements in accordance with SOLAS 74/88 regulations I/14(d) and I/14(e) or I/14(f) are applicable.

After the relevant surveys under the related SOLAS certificates, together with the survey items relevant to the Polar Code are carried out, the relevant SOLAS certificates should, then, be endorsed prior to the Polar Ship Certificate being issued/endorsed.

In case the Polar Ship Certificate has ceased to be valid or expired for a period of time and other certificates remain valid, the Administration may require, as deemed appropriate, a survey, which only addresses the survey items additional to the survey items under the related SOLAS certificates for reinstating the validity of the Polar Ship Certificate. The duration of the related SOLAS certificates should remain unchanged."

5 Amendments to annex 3 – SURVEY GUIDELINES UNDER THE MARPOL CONVENTION – (O) 1 GUIDELINES FOR SURVEYS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE

"(OI) 1.1.1.4 examining the oil residue (sludge) tank and standard discharge arrangements (MARPOL 90/04/09 Annex I regulations12 and 13, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.2.4);
(OI) 1.1.1.5 examining oil fuel tank protection arrangements (MARPOL 90/04 Annex I regulation 12A, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.2.1);
(OI) 1.1.1.6 confirming that requirements regarding capacity and protection of oil fuel tanks are complied with (MARPOL 90/04 Annex I regulation 12A, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.2.1);
(OI) 1.1.1.7 examining the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan or in the case of a chemical/product tanker the shipboard marine pollution emergency plan (MARPOL 90/04 Annex I regulation 37, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.1).
(OI) 1.1.2.5 examining, as appropriate, the arrangements for the prevention of oil pollution in the event of collision or stranding (MARPOL 90/04 Annex I regulations 19 to 22, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapters 1.2.2 and 1.2.3);
(OI) 1.1.3.5 confirming that the oil residue (sludge) tank and its discharge arrangements are satisfactory and, when the size of the sludge tank is approved on the basis of such installations, confirming the satisfactory operation of homogenizers, sludge incinerators or other recognized means for the control of sludge (MARPOL 90/04/09 Annex I regulation 12, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.2.4);
(OI) 1.1.3.7 confirming oil fuel tank protection arrangements (MARPOL 90/04 Annex I regulation 12A, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.2.1).
(OI) 1.1.4.11 confirming, as appropriate, that the arrangements for the prevention of oil pollution in the event of collision or stranding are in accordance with the approved plans (MARPOL 90/04 Annex I regulations 19 to 22, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.2.2 and 1.2.3);
(OI) 1.1.5.3 confirming that the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan or, in the case of a chemical/product tanker, a shipboard marine pollution emergency plan has been provided (MARPOL 90/04 Annex I regulation 37, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.1);
(OI) 1.1.6.7 confirming that the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan or in the case of a chemical/product tanker a shipboard marine pollution emergency plan has been provided (MARPOL 90/04 Annex I regulation 37, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.1);
(OA) 1.2.1.12bis checking, as appropriate, the validity of the Polar Ship Certificate;
(OA) 1.2.1.19 checking whether the appropriate entries have been made in Part I of the Oil Record Book (MARPOL 90/04 Annex I regulation 17, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.1);
(OA) 1.2.1.21 confirming that the oil pollution emergency plan or, in the case of a chemical/product tanker, a shipboard marine pollution emergency plan, is on board (MARPOL 90/04 Annex I regulation 37, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.1).
(OA) 1.2.2.5 checking whether the appropriate entries have been made in Part II of the Oil Record Book (MARPOL 90/04 Annex I regulation 36, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.1);
(OA) 1.2.3.4 checking that the arrangement of oil residue (sludge) tank and its discharge arrangements are satisfactory and confirming that, where applicable, homogenizers, sludge incinerators or other recognized means for the control of sludge are satisfactory (MARPOL 90/04/09 Annex I regulation 12, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.2.4);
(OA) 1.2.4.11 confirming, as appropriate and as practicable, that the arrangements for the prevention of oil pollution in the event of collision or stranding are approved and are satisfactory (MARPOL 90/04 Annex I regulations 19 to 22, and where applicable Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.2.2 and 1.2.3);
(OA) 1.4.4.11 confirming, as appropriate and as practicable, that the arrangements for the prevention of oil pollution in the event of collision or stranding are satisfactory (MARPOL <73/78/>90/04 Annex I regulations 19 to 22, and where applicable Polar Code part II-A chapter 1.2.2 and 1.2.3)."

6 Amendments to annex 3 – SURVEY GUIDELINES UNDER THE MARPOL CONVENTION – (N) 2 GUIDELINES FOR SURVEYS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE FOR THE CARRIAGE OF NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN BULK

"(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 regulation 14 and App.4, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 2, MEPC.1/Circ.856);
(NI) 2.1.1.9 examining the shipboard marine pollution emergency plan (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II regulation 17, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 2);
(NI) 2.1.3.1 confirming that Procedures and Arrangements Manual has been provided (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II regulation 14, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 2, MEPC.1/Circ.856);
(NI) 2.1.3.2 confirming that the Cargo Record Book has been provided (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II regulation 15, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 2);
(NI) 2.1.3.3 confirming that the shipboard marine pollution emergency plan is provided (MARPOL 04 Annex II, regulation 17, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 2).
(NA) 2.2.1.11bis checking, as appropriate, the validity of the Polar Ship Certificate;
(NA) 2.2.1.15 confirming that the Procedures and Arrangements Manual is on board (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II regulation 14, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 2, MEPC.1/Circ.856);
(NA) 2.2.1.16 confirming that the Cargo Record Book is being correctly used (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II regulation 15, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 2);
(NA) 2.2.1.17 confirming that the shipboard marine pollution emergency plan is on board (MARPOL 90/04 Annex II regulation 17, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 2);"

7 Amendments to annex 3 – SURVEY GUIDELINES UNDER THE MARPOL CONVENTION – (S) 3 GUIDELINES FOR SURVEYS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SEWAGE POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE

"(SR) 3.2.1.13bis checking, as appropriate, the validity of the Polar Ship Certificate;
(SR) 3.2.2.3 confirming that a procedure for discharge of animal effluent is implemented on board (MARPOL 73/78/07 Annex IV regulation 11.1.1, and where applicable, Polar Code part II-A chapter 4.2);"

8 Amendments to annex 4 – SURVEY GUIDELINES UNDER MANDATORY CODES

"(W) 3 GUIDELINES FOR THE SURVEYS FOR THE POLAR SHIP CERTIFICATE ADDITIONAL TO SOLAS CERTIFICATES
(WI) 3.1 Initial surveys – see part "General" paragraph 5.13.1
(WI) 3.1.1 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the examination of plans and designs of the hull, machinery and equipment should consist of:
(WI) 3.1.1.1 (Add. to PI, CI, EI, RI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, confirming that the design service temperature of the systems and equipment required by this Code are consistent with the polar service temperature specified for the ship (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 1.4.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.2 (Add. to PI, EI, RI) for ships operating in low air temperature, confirming that the design maximum service time of the survival systems and equipment are consistent with the maximum expected rescue time of the vessel at polar service temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 1.4.3);
(WI) 3.1.1.3 (Add. to PI, CI, EI, RI) reviewing the operational assessment of the ship and its equipment (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 1.5);
(WI) 3.1.1.4 (Add. to PI, CI) examining the plans and designs for materials of exposed structures and scantlings of the ship, confirming that the materials and the scantlings are according to the polar service temperature and ice strengthening standards, where applicable for the category of the ship (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 3.3.1 and 3.3.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.5 (Add. to PI, CI) examining the stability information, including the damage stability information, where applicable, and loading instrument as appropriate, with icing allowance in the stability calculations (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 4.3.1.1 and 4.3.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.6 (Add. to PI, CI) examining whether structures and installations are designed with a view of minimizing the accretion of ice (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 4.3.1.2.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.7 (Add. to PI, CI) examining whether the ship is equipped with efficient means for removing ice as required by the Administration (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 4.3.1.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.8 (Add. to PI, CI) examining the means to remove or prevent ice and snow accretion around hatches and doors. For ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining the means for prevention of freezing or excessive viscosity of liquids for hydraulically operated hatches and doors as mentioned in the PWOM (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 5.3.1 and 5.3.2.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.9 (Add. to PI, CI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, confirming the design of the watertight and weathertight doors, hatches and closing devices, not within habitable environment and requiring access while at sea, are operable by personnel wearing heavy winter clothing including thick mittens (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 5.3.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.10 (Add. to PI, CI) examining the means for protecting machinery installations and associated equipment against the effect of ice accretion and/or snow accumulation, ice ingestion from sea water, freezing and increased viscosity of liquids, seawater intake temperature and snow ingestion, and that seawater supplies for machinery systems are designed to prevent ingestion of ice (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 6.3.1.1, 6.3.1.2 and 6.3.1.3);
(WI) 3.1.1.11 (Add. to PI, CI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, confirming that the exposed machinery and electrical installation and appliances are fit for the polar service temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 6.3.2.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.12 (Add. to PI, CI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, confirming that means are provided to ensure that combustion air for internal combustion engines driving essential machinery is maintained at a temperature in compliance with the criteria provided by the engine manufacturer (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 6.3.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.13 (Add. to PI, CI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining the plans for materials of the exposed machinery and foundations, confirming that the materials are approved according to applicable standards, taking into account the polar service temperature and the required ice strengthening (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 6.3.2.3);
(WI) 3.1.1.14 (Add. to PI, CI) examining the plans and design of the scantlings of propeller blades, propulsion line, steering equipment and other appendages, confirming that they are approved according to the polar service temperature if applicable and ice strengthening standards, where applicable for the category of the ship (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 6.3.3);
(WI) 3.1.1.15 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that all components of fire safety systems and appliances if installed in exposed positions are protected from ice accretion and snow accumulation according to the operational assessment (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.1.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.16 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the design of fire safety systems and appliances for operation by persons wearing bulky and cumbersome cold weather gear including gloves, where appropriate (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.1.3);
(WI) 3.1.1.17 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the means to remove or prevent ice and snow accretion from accesses of fire safety systems and appliances, escape routes, muster stations, embarkation areas, survival craft, its launching appliances and access to survival craft according to the PWOM (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.1.4 and 8.3.1.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.18 (Add. to PI, EI) confirming that the extinguishing media is suitable for the intended operation (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.1.5);
(WI) 3.1.1.19 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that all components of fire safety systems and appliances are designed to ensure availability and effectiveness under the polar service temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.2.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.20 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that the isolating and pressure/vacuum valves in exposed locations are protected from ice accretion and remain accessible at all time (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.1.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.21 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that all two-way portable radio communication equipment capable to operate at the polar service temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.1.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.22 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that the fire pumps including emergency fire pumps, water mist and water spray pumps are located in compartments maintained above freezing (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.2.1 and 7.3.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.23 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the arrangement of the fire main if the exposed sections could be isolated and means of draining of exposed sections are provided, and, where fixed water-based fire extinguishing systems are located in a space separate from the main fire pumps and use an own sea suction, confirming that this sea suction is capable of being cleared of ice accumulation (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.2.2 and 7.3.2.4);
(WI) 3.1.1.24 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that the firefighter's outfits are stored in warm locations on the ship (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.2.3);
(WI) 3.1.1.25 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that portable and semi-portable extinguishers are protected from freezing temperatures, and confirming that locations subject to freezing are provided with extinguishers capable of operation under the polar service temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.3.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.26 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the plans for the materials of exposed fire safety systems confirming that they are approved according to the polar service temperature and ice strengthening standards (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.3.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.27 (Add. to PI, EI) for ships constructed on or after 1 January 2017, examining that the exposed escape routes are arranged so as not to hinder passage by persons wearing suitable polar clothing (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.1.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.28 (Add. to PI, EI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperatures, examining the adequacy of embarkation arrangements, with full regard to any effect of persons wearing additional polar clothing (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.1.3);
(WI) 3.1.1.29 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the means to ensure safe evacuation of persons, including safe deployment of survival equipment, when operating in ice-covered waters, or directly onto the ice, as applicable (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.2.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.30 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that lifesaving appliances and arrangements as required by Polar Code, if using devices requiring a source of power are able to operate independently of the ship's main source of power (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.31 (Add. to PI) for passenger ships, examining that a proper sized immersion suit of the insulated type or a thermal protective aid is provided for each person on board according to the operational assessment (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.1.1 and 8.3.3.1.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.32 (Add. to EI) for cargo ships, examining that all the immersion suits equipped on board are of the insulated type (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.1.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.33 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that for ships intended to operate in extended periods of darkness, search lights suitable for continuous use to facilitate identification of ice are provided for each lifeboat (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.34 (Add. to PI, EI) confirming that the lifeboats are of the partially or totally enclosed type, as appropriate (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.35 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that, when personal or group survival equipment is required according to the operational assessment, personal and group survival equipment sufficient for 110% of the persons on board is stowed in easily accessible locations; containers for group survival equipment are designed to be easily movable over the ice and floatable, and that means of ensuring that personal and group survival equipment is accessible following abandonment is provided (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.2, 8.3.3.3.3.1 to 8.3.3.3.3.4);
(WI) 3.1.1.36 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that the survival craft and launching appliances have sufficient capacity to accommodate the additional personal and group survival equipment if required and carried in addition to persons and that adequate emergency rations are provided for the maximum expected time of rescue (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.3.5 and 8.3.3.3.4);
(WI) 3.1.1.37 (Add. to PI, EI) confirming that the instructions to passengers on the use of the personal survival equipment and the action to take in an emergency are provided on board (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.3.6);
(WI) 3.1.1.38 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the means of receiving and displaying the information on ice conditions in the area of operation (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.39 (Add. to PI, EI) for ships constructed on or after 1 January 2017 and ice strengthened, examining that either two independent echo-sounding devices or one echo-sounding device with two separate independent transducers are provided (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.40 (Add. to PI, EI) confirming that clear view astern is achieved, and for ships built before 1 July 1998 and with a length of less than 55 m, confirming that, clear-view navigation bridge front windows are provided (SOLAS 74/00 regulation V/22.1.9.4, Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.41 (Add. to PI, EI) where ice accretion is likely to occur, examining the means to prevent the accumulation of ice on antennas required for navigation and communication (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.3);
(WI) 3.1.1.42 (Add. to PI, EI) for ice strengthened ships, examining that sensors for navigational equipment, required either by SOLAS or the Code, projecting below the hull are protected against ice (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.4.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.43 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the arrangements of the bridge wings for protections of navigational equipment and operating personnel, in category A and B ships constructed on or after 1 January 2017 (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.4.3);
(WI) 3.1.1.44 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the two independent non-magnetic means for heading information, and at least one GNSS compass or equivalent for ships intended to proceed to latitudes over 80 degrees, connected to the ship's main and emergency source of power (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.2.1 and 9.3.2.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.45 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that two remotely rotatable, narrow-beam search lights controllable from the bridge to provide lighting over an arc of 360 degrees, or other means to visually detect ice, are equipped if the ship not operating solely in 24h daylight, and examining that a manually initiated flashing red light visible from astern to indicate when the ship is stopped is available, for ships might be involved in operations with an icebreaker escort (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.3.1 and 9.3.3.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.46 (Add. to PI, RI) examining that the communication equipment on board has the capabilities for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication, taking into account the limitations of communications systems in high latitudes and the anticipated low temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.1.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.47 (Add. to PI, RI) for ships intended to provide icebreaking escort, examining the sound signalling system capable to be mounted to face astern (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.1.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.48 (Add. to PI, RI) examining the means for two-way on-scene and SAR coordination communications for search and rescue purposes including aeronautical frequencies operations and that communication equipment provides for two-way voice and data communication with a Telemedical Assistance Service (TMAS) (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.1.3 and 10.3.1.4);
(WI) 3.1.1.49 (Add. to PI, RI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining that each rescue boat and lifeboat is capable to be provided with devices for transmitting signals for distress alerting, locating and on-scene communications (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.2.1);
(WI) 3.1.1.50 (Add. to PI, RI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining the capabilities of all other survival craft, for transmitting signals for location and for communication (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.1.51 (Add. to PI, RI) confirming that procedures are provided on board for availability of the mandatory communication equipment for use in survival craft, including availability of battery power for the maximum expected time of rescue (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.2.3);
(WI) 3.1.1.52 (Add. to PI, CI, EI, RI) examining, where applicable, the approved documentation for the alternative design and arrangements (SOLAS 74/00/14 regulation XIV/4);
(WI) 3.1.2 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters, the survey during construction and after installation of the hull, machinery and equipment should consist of:
(WI) 3.1.2.1 (Add. to PI, CI, EI, RI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, checking the certificates or equivalent documents of the systems and equipment required by this Code for the consistence of the polar service temperature specified for the ship (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 1.4.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.2 (Add. to PI, EI, RI) for ships operating in low air temperature, checking the certificates or equivalent documents of the survival systems and equipment for the consistence of the maximum expected rescue time at polar service temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 1.4.3);
(WI) 3.1.2.3 (Add. to PI, CI) examining the materials of exposed structures and the scantlings of the ship in accordance with the polar service temperature and ice strengthening standards, where applicable for the category of the ship (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 3.3.1 and 3.3.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.4 (Add. to PI, CI) examining whether structures and installations are designed with a view of minimizing the accretion of ice (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 4.3.1.2.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.5 (Add. to PI, CI) examining the means for removing ice as required by the Administration and mentioned in the PWOM (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 4.3.1.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.6 (Add. to PI, CI) examining the means to remove or prevent ice and snow accretion around hatches and doors, and testing the function of the electric heat tracing system protecting hatches and doors from freezing as applicable. For ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining the means for prevention of freezing or excessive viscosity of liquids for hydraulically operated hatches and doors as mentioned in the PWOM (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 5.3.1 and 5.3.2.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.7 (Add. to PI, CI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining that the watertight and weathertight doors, hatches and closing devices, which are not within a habitable environment and require access while at sea, are operable by personnel wearing heavy winter clothing including thick mittens (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 5.3.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.8 (Add. to PI, CI) examining the means for protecting machinery installations and associated equipment against the effect of ice accretion and/or snow accumulation, ice ingestion from sea water, freezing and increased viscosity of liquids, seawater intake temperature and snow ingestion, and that seawater supplies for machinery systems are designed to prevent ingestion of ice (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 6.3.1.1, 6.3.1.2 and 6.3.1.3);
(WI) 3.1.2.9 (Add. to PI, CI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, confirming that the exposed machinery and electrical installation and appliances are fit for the polar service temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 6.3.2.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.10 (Add. to PI, CI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining and testing the means to ensure that combustion air for internal combustion engines driving essential machinery is maintained at a temperature in compliance with the criteria provided by the engine manufacturer (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 6.3.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.11 (Add. to PI, CI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining the certificates or equivalent documents of the materials of the exposed machinery and foundations in accordance with applicable standards, taking into account the polar service temperature and the required ice strengthening (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 6.3.2.3);
(WI) 3.1.2.12 (Add. to PI, CI) examining the scantlings of propeller blades, propulsion line, steering equipment and other appendages in accordance with the polar service temperature if applicable and ice strengthening standards, where applicable for the category of the ship (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 6.3.3);
(WI) 3.1.2.13 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that all components of fire safety systems and appliances if installed in exposed positions are protected from ice accretion and snow accumulation according to the operational assessment (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.1.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.14 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the fire safety systems and appliances for operation by persons wearing bulky and cumbersome cold weather gear including gloves, where appropriate (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.1.3);
(WI) 3.1.2.15 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the means to remove or prevent ice and snow accretion from accesses of fire safety systems and appliances, escape routes, muster stations, embarkation areas, survival craft, its launching appliances and access to survival craft according to the PWOM (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.1.4 and 8.3.1.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.16 (Add. to PI, EI) confirming that the extinguishing media is suitable for the intended operation (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.1.5);
(WI) 3.1.2.17 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that all components of fire safety systems and appliances are designed to ensure availability and effectiveness under the polar service temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.2.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.18 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that the isolating and pressure/vacuum valves in exposed locations are protected from ice accretion and remain accessible at all times (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.1.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.19 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that all two-way portable radio communication equipment is capable to operate at the polar service temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.1.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.20 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that the fire pumps including emergency fire pumps, water mist and water spray pumps are located in compartments maintained above freezing (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.2.1 and 7.3.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.21 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the arrangement of the fire main if the exposed sections could be isolated and means of draining of exposed sections are provided, and, where fixed water-based fire extinguishing systems are located in a space separate from the main fire pumps and use an own sea suction, confirming that this sea suction is capable of being cleared of ice accumulation (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.2.2 and 7.3.2.4);
(WI) 3.1.2.22 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that the firefighter's outfits are stored in warm locations on the ship (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.2.3);
(WI) 3.1.2.23 (Add. to PI, EI) examining that portable and semi-portable extinguishers are protected from freezing temperatures, and confirming that locations subject to freezing are provided with extinguishers capable of operation under the polar service temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.3.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.24 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the exposed fire safety systems in accordance with the polar service temperature and ice strengthening standards (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.3.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.25 (Add. to PI, EI) for ships constructed on or after 1 January 2017, confirming the exposed escape routes arranged as a passage by persons wearing suitable polar clothing (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.1.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.26 (Add. to PI, EI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperatures, confirming the embarkation arrangements, with full regard for persons wearing additional polar clothing (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.1.3);
(WI) 3.1.2.27 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the means to ensure safe evacuation of persons, including safe deployment of survival equipment, when operating in ice-covered waters, or directly onto the ice, as applicable (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.2.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.28 (Add. to PI, EI) examining and testing that lifesaving appliances and arrangements as required by Polar Code , if using devices requiring a source of power are able to operate independently of the ship's main source of power (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.29 (Add. to PI) for passenger ships, examining that a proper sized immersion suit of the insulated type or a thermal protective aid is provided for each person on board according to the operational assessment (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.1.1 and 8.3.3.1.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.30 (Add. to EI) for cargo ships, examining that all the immersion suits equipped on board are of the insulated type (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.1.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.31 (Add. to PI, EI) for ships intended to operate in extended periods of darkness, examining and testing the search lights provided for each lifeboat suitable for continuous use to facilitate identification of ice (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.32 (Add. to PI, EI) confirming that the lifeboats are of the partially or totally enclosed type, as appropriate (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.33 (Add. to PI, EI) confirming that, when personal or group survival equipment is required according to the operational assessment, personal and group survival equipment sufficient for 110% of the persons on board is stowed in easily accessible locations; containers for group survival equipment are designed to be easily movable over the ice and floatable, and that means of ensuring that personal and group survival equipment is accessible following abandonment is provided (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.2, 8.3.3.3.3.1 to 8.3.3.3.3.4);
(WI) 3.1.2.34 (Add. to PI, EI) confirming that the survival craft and launching appliances have sufficient capacity to accommodate the additional personal and group survival equipment if required and carried in addition to persons and that adequate emergency rations are provided for the maximum expected time of rescue (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.3.5 and 8.3.3.3.4);
(WI) 3.1.2.35 (Add. to PI, EI) confirming that the instructions to passengers on the use of the personal survival equipment and the action to take in an emergency are provided on board (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.3.6);
(WI) 3.1.2.36 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the means of receiving and displaying the information on ice conditions in the area of operation (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.37 (Add. to PI, EI) for ships constructed on or after 1 January 2017 and ice strengthened, confirming that either two independent echo-sounding devices or one echo-sounding device with two separate independent transducers are provided (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.38 (Add. to PI, EI) confirming that clear view astern is achieved, and for ships built before 1 July 1998 and with a length of less than 55m, confirming that, clear-view navigation bridge front windows are provided (SOLAS 74/00 regulation V/22.1.9.4, Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.39 (Add. to PI, EI) where ice accretion is likely to occur, examining the means to prevent the accumulation of ice on antennas required for navigation and communication (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.3);
(WI) 3.1.2.40 (Add. to PI, EI) for ice strengthened ships, examining that sensors for navigational equipment, required either by SOLAS or the Code, projecting below the hull are protected against ice (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.4.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.41 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the arrangements of the bridge wings for protections of navigational equipment and operating personnel, in category A and B ships constructed on or after 1 January 2017 (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.4.3);
(WI) 3.1.2.42 (Add. to PI, EI) examining the two independent non-magnetic means for heading information, and at least one GNSS compass or equivalent for ships intended to proceed to latitudes over 80 degrees, connected to the ship's main and emergency source of power (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.2.1 and 9.3.2.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.43 (Add. to PI, EI) examining and testing the two remotely rotatable, narrow-beam search lights controllable from the bridge to provide lighting over an arc of 360 degrees, or other means to visually detect ice, for ships not operating solely in 24h daylight, and examining and testing the manually initiated flashing red light visible from astern to indicate when the ship is stopped, for ships might be involved in operations with an icebreaker escort (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.3.1 and 9.3.3.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.44 (Add. to PI, RI) examining and testing the communication equipment on board for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication, taking into account the limitations of communications systems in high latitudes and the anticipated low temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.1.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.45 (Add. to PI, RI) for ships intended to provide icebreaking escort, examining the sound signalling system capable to be mounted to face astern (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.1.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.46 (Add. to PI, RI) examining and testing the means for two-way on-scene and SAR coordination communications for search and rescue purposes including aeronautical frequencies operations and that communication equipment provides for two-way voice and data communication with a Telemedical Assistance Service (TMAS) (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.1.3 and 10.3.1.4);
(WI) 3.1.2.47 (Add. to PI, RI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining that each rescue boat and lifeboat is capable to be provided with devices for transmitting signals for distress alerting, locating and on-scene communications (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.2.1);
(WI) 3.1.2.48 (Add. to PI, RI) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining the capabilities of all other survival craft, for transmitting signals for location and for communication (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.2.2);
(WI) 3.1.2.49 (Add. to PI, CI, EI, RI) examining, where applicable, the alternative design and arrangements for ship structure, machinery installations, fire safety/protection or life-saving appliances and arrangements, in accordance with the test and inspection requirements, if any, specified in the approved documentation and PWOM (SOLAS 74/00/14 regulation XIV/4);
(WI) 3.1.3 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the check that all the required documentation has been placed on board the ship should consist of:
(WI) 3.1.3.1 (Add. to PI, CI, EI, RI) checking that the Polar Water Operational Manual (PWOM) with the hazards identified in the operational assessment being addressed properly is placed on board (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 2.3, 4.3.1.3 and 4.3.1.4);
(WI) 3.1.3.2 (Add. to PI, CI) confirming that, the approved stability information, damage stability information and loading instrument as appropriate, with icing allowance in the stability calculations, is on board (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 4.3.1.1 and 4.3.2);
(WI) 3.1.3.3 (Add. to PI, EI) confirming as applicable that the crew training records or other equivalent documents for the use of the personal survival equipment and group survival equipment are placed on board (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.3.7);
(WI) 3.1.3.4 (Add. to PI, RI confirming that procedures are provided on board for availability of the mandatory communication equipment for use in survival craft, including availability of battery power for the maximum expected time of rescue (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.2.3);
(WI) 3.1.3.5 (Add. to PI, CI, EI, RI) confirming that, where applicable, the approved documentation for the alternative design and arrangement is on board, with the relevant contents being entered in PWOM (SOLAS 74/00/14 regulation XIV/4);
(WI) 3.1.4 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the completion of the initial survey should consist of:
(WI) 3.1.4.1 after a satisfactory survey issuing the Polar Ship Certificate and its associated Record of Equipment.
(WA) 3.2 Annual surveys – see part "General" paragraph 5.13.2
(WA) 3.2.1 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the examination of current certificates and other records should consist of:
(WA) 3.2.1.1 (Add. to CA, EA, RP) confirming the provision of the operational assessment and reviewing any changes thereof (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 1.5);
(WA) 3.2.1.2 (Add. to CA, EA, RP) confirming that the PWOM is on board, and checking it if any changes occurred since last survey (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 2.3, 4.3.1.3 and 4.3.1.4);
(WA) 3.2.1.3 (Add. to CA) confirming the availabilities of approved stability information, damage stability information and loading instrument as appropriate, with icing allowance in the stability calculations (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 4.3.1.1 and 4.3.2);
(WA) 3.2.1.4 (Add. to EA) confirming as applicable that the crew training records or other equivalent documents for the use of the personal survival equipment and group survival equipment are placed on board (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.3.7);
(WA) 3.2.1.5 (Add. to RP) confirming that procedures are provided on board for availability of the mandatory communication equipment for use in survival craft, including availability of battery power for the maximum expected time of rescue (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.2.3);
(WA) 3. 2.1.6 (Add. to CA, EA, RP) confirming that the Voyage Plan has been provided on board for the voyages in polar waters since last survey, otherwise if no trading in polar waters, random checking to the historical plans may be considered (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 11.3);
(WA) 3. 2.1.7 (Add. to CA, EA, RP) where applicable, checking the qualifications of the masters, chief mates, officers and/or other persons in charge of a navigational watch on board ships operating in polar waters in accordance with chapter V of the STCW Convention and the STCW Code (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 12.3.1 and 12.3.2);
(WA) 3.2.1.8 (Add. to CA, EA, RP) checking the qualification certificates (if required by the Administration) and/or familiarization records of all the crew members for their assigned duties referenced in the PWOM (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 12.3.4);
(WA) 3.2.1.9 (Add. to CA, EA, RP) confirming that, where applicable, the approved documentation for the alternative design and arrangements is on board, with the relevant contents being entered in PWOM (SOLAS 74/00/14 regulation XIV/4);
(WA) 3.2.2 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the annual survey of the hull, machinery and equipment should consist of:
(WA) 3.2.2.1 (Add. to CA) examining the means for removing ice as required by the Administration and mentioned in the PWOM (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 4.3.1.2.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.2 (Add. to CA) examining the means to remove or prevent ice and snow accretion around hatches and doors, and testing the function of the electric heat tracing system protecting hatches and doors from freezing as applicable. For ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining the means for prevention of freezing or excessive viscosity of liquids for hydraulically operated hatches and doors as mentioned in the PWOM (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 5.3.1 and 5.3.2.1);
(WA) 3.2.2.3 (Add. to CA) examining the means for protecting machinery installations and associated equipment against the effect of ice accretion and/or snow accumulation, ice ingestion from sea water, freezing and increased viscosity of liquids, seawater intake temperature and snow ingestion (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 6.3.1.1 and 6.3.1.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.4 (Add. to CA) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining and testing the means to ensure that combustion air for internal combustion engines driving essential machinery is maintained at a temperature in compliance with the criteria provided by the engine manufacturer (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 6.3.2.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.5 (Add. to EA) examining that all components of fire safety systems and appliances if installed in exposed positions are protected from ice accretion and snow accumulation according to the operational assessment (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.1.1);
(WA) 3.2.2.6 (Add. to EA) examining the fire safety systems and appliances for operation by persons wearing bulky and cumbersome cold weather gear including gloves, where appropriate (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.1.3);
(WA) 3.2.2.7 (Add. to EA) examining the means to remove or prevent ice and snow accretion from accesses of fire safety systems and appliances, escape routes, muster stations, embarkation areas, survival craft, its launching appliances and access to survival craft according to the PWOM (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.1.4 and 8.3.1.1);
(WA) 3.2.2.8 (Add. to EA) confirming that the extinguishing media is suitable for the intended operation (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.2.1.5);
(WA) 3.2.2.9 (Add. to EA) examining that the isolating and pressure/vacuum valves in exposed locations are protected from ice accretion and remain accessible at all time (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.1.1);
(WA) 3.2.2.10 (Add. to EA) examining that all two-way portable radio communication equipment is capable to operate at the polar service temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.1.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.11 (Add. to EA) examining that the fire pumps including emergency fire pumps, water mist and water spray pumps are located in compartments maintained above freezing (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.2.1 and 7.3.2.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.12 (Add. to EA) examining the arrangement of the fire main if the exposed sections could be isolated and means of draining of exposed sections are provided, and, where fixed water-based fire extinguishing systems are located in a space separate from the main fire pumps and use an own sea suction, confirming that this sea suction is capable of being cleared of ice accumulation (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.2.2 and 7.3.2.4);
(WA) 3.2.2.13 (Add. to EA) examining that the firefighter's outfits are stored in warm locations on the ship (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.2.3);
(WA) 3.2.2.14 (Add. to EA) examining that portable and semi-portable extinguishers are protected from freezing temperatures, and confirming that locations subject to freezing are provided with extinguishers capable of operation under the polar service temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.3.1);
(WA) 3.2.2.15 (Add. to EA) examining the exposed fire safety systems in accordance with the polar service temperature and ice strengthening standards (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 7.3.3.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.16 (Add. to EA) examining the means to ensure safe evacuation of persons, including safe deployment of survival equipment, when operating in ice-covered waters, or directly onto the ice, as applicable (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.2.1);
(WA) 3.2.2.17 (Add. to EA) confirming that lifesaving appliances and arrangements as required by Polar Code, if using devices requiring a source of power are able to operate independently of the ship's main source of power (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.2.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.18 (Add. to EA) for cargo ships, examining that all the immersion suits equipped on board are of the insulated type (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.1.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.19 (Add. to EA) for ships intended to operate in extended periods of darkness, examining and testing the search lights provided for each lifeboat, suitable for continuous use to facilitate identification of ice (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.20 (Add. to EA) confirming that the lifeboats are of the partially or totally enclosed type, as appropriate (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.1);
(WA) 3.2.2.21 (Add. to EA) confirming that, when personal or group survival equipment is required according to the operational assessment, personal and group survival equipment sufficient for 110% of the persons on board is stowed in easily accessible locations; containers for group survival equipment are designed to be easily movable over the ice and floatable, and that means of ensuring that personal and group survival equipment is accessible following abandonment is provided (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.2, 8.3.3.3.3.1 to 8.3.3.3.3.4);
(WA) 3.2.2.22 (Add. to EA) confirming that the survival craft and launching appliances have sufficient capacity to accommodate the additional personal and group survival equipment if required and carried in addition to persons and that adequate emergency rations are provided for the maximum expected time of rescue (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.3.5 and 8.3.3.3.4);
(WA) 3.2.2.23 (Add. to EA) confirming that the instructions to passengers are provided on board (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.3.3.6);
(WA) 3.2.2.24 (Add. to EA) examining the means of receiving and displaying the information on ice conditions in the area of operation, with a demonstration by the crew on using the equipment and receiving the relevant information (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.1);
(WA) 3.2.2.25 (Add. to EA) for ships constructed on or after 1 January 2017 and ice strengthened, confirming that either two independent echo-sounding devices or one echo-sounding device with two separate independent transducers are provided (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.1);
(WA) 3.2.2.26 (Add. to EA) confirming that clear view astern is achieved, and for ships built before 1 July 1998 and with a length of less than 55 m, confirming that, clear-view navigation bridge front windows are provided (SOLAS 74/00 regulation V/22.1.9.4, Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.27 (Add. to EA) where ice accretion is likely to occur, examining the means to prevent the accumulation of ice on antennas required for navigation and communication (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.3);
(WA) 3.2.2.28 (Add. to EA) examining the arrangements of the bridge wings for protections of navigational equipment and operating personnel, in category A and B ships constructed on or after 1 January 2017 (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.4.3);
(WA) 3.2.2.29 (Add. to EA) examining the two independent non-magnetic means for heading information, and at least one GNSS compass or equivalent for ships intended to proceed to latitudes over 80 degrees, connected to the ship's main and emergency source of power (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.2.1 and 9.3.2.2.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.30 (Add. to EA) examining and testing the two remotely rotatable, narrow-beam search lights controllable from the bridge to provide lighting over an arc of 360 degrees, or other means to visually detect ice, for ships not operating solely in 24h daylight, and examining and testing the manually initiated flashing red light visible from astern to indicate when the ship is stopped, for ships might be involved in operations with an icebreaker escort (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.3.1 and 9.3.3.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.31 (Add. to RP) examining and testing the communication equipment on board for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication, taking into account the limitations of communications systems in high latitudes and the anticipated low temperature (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.1.1);
(WA) 3.2.2.32 (Add. to RP) for ships intended to provide icebreaking escort, examining and testing the sound signalling system capable to be mounted to face astern (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.1.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.33 (Add. to RP) examining and testing the means for two-way on-scene and SAR coordination communications for search and rescue purposes including aeronautical frequencies operations and that communication equipment provides for two-way voice and data communication with a Telemedical Assistance Service (TMAS) (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.1.3 and 10.3.1.4);
(WA) 3.2.2.34 (Add. to RP) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining that each rescue boat and lifeboat is capable to be provided with devices for transmitting signals for distress alerting, locating and on-scene communications (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.2.1);
(WA) 3.2.2.35 (Add. to RP) for ships intended to operate in low air temperature, examining the capabilities of all other survival craft, for transmitting signals for location and for communication (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 10.3.2.2);
(WA) 3.2.2.36 (Add. to CA, EA, RP) examining, where applicable, the alternative design and arrangements for ship structure, machinery installations, fire safety/protection or life-saving appliances and arrangements, in accordance with the test, inspection and maintenance requirements, if any, specified in the approved documentation and PWOM (SOLAS 74/00/14 regulation XIV/4);
(WA) 3.2.3 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the completion of the annual survey should consist of:
(WA) 3.2.3.1 (Add. to CA, EA, RP) after a satisfactory survey, endorsing the Polar Ship Certificate;
(WA) 3.2.3.2 (Add. to CA, EA, RP) if a survey shows that the condition of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory – see part "General" section 4.8.
(WIn) 3.3 Intermediate surveys – see part "General", paragraph 5.13.3
(WIn) 3.3.1 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the examination of current certificates and other records should consist of:
(WIn) 3.3.1.1 (Add. to CIn) the provisions of (WA) 3.2.1 except (WA) 3.2.1.4 and (WA) 3.2.1.5.
(WIn) 3.3.2 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the intermediate survey of the hull, machinery and equipment should consist of:
(WIn) 3.3.2.1 (Add. to CIn) the provisions of (WA) 3.2.2 except (WA) 3.2.2.5 to (WA) 3.2.2.36.
(WIn) 3.3.3 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the completion of the intermediate survey should consist of:
(WIn) 3.3.3.1 (Add. to CIn) after after a satisfactory survey endorsing the Polar Ship Certificate;
(WIn) 3.3.3.2 (Add. to CIn) if a survey shows that the condition of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory – see part "General", section 4.8.
(WP) 3.4 Periodical surveys – see part "General", paragraph 5.13.4
(WP) 3.4.1 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the examination of current certificates and other records should consist of:
(WP) 3.4.1.1 (Add. to EP) the provisions of (WA) 3.2.1 except (WA) 3.2.1.3 and (WA) 3.2.1.5.
(WP) 3.4.2 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the periodical survey of the life-saving appliances and other equipment should consist of:
(WP) 3.4.2.1 (Add. to EP) the provisions of (WA) 3.2.2 except (WA) 3.2.2.1 to (WA) 3.2.2.4 and (WA) 3.2.2.32 to (WA) 3.2.2.36.
(WP) 3.4.3 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the completion of the periodical survey should consist of:
(WP) 3.4.3.1 (Add. to EP) after a satisfactory survey endorsing the Polar Ship Certificate;
(WP) 3.4.3.2 (Add. to EP) if a survey shows that the condition of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory – see part "General", section 4.8.
(WR) 3.5 Renewal surveys – see part "General" paragraph 5.13.5
(WR) 3.5.1 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the examination of current certificates and other records should consist of:
(WR) 3.5.1.1 (Add. to PR, CR, ER, RR) the provisions of (WA) 3.2.1, except the Polar Ship Certificate.
(WR) 3.5.2 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the renewal survey of the hull, machinery and equipment should consist of:
(WR) 3.5.2.1 (Add. to CR, ER, RR) for cargo ships, the provisions of (WA) 3.2.2;
(WR) 3.5.2.2 (Add. to PR) for passenger ships, the provisions of (WA) 3.2.2 except (WA) 3.2.2.18;
(WR) 3.5.2.3 (Add. to PR) for passenger ships, examining that a proper sized immersion suit of the insulated type or a thermal protective aid is provided for each person on board according to the operational assessment (Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 8.3.3.1.1 and 8.3.3.1.2);
(WR) 3.5.2.4 (Add. to PR, ER) for ice strengthened ships, examining that sensors for navigational equipment, required either by SOLAS or the Code, projecting below the hull are protected against ice (SOLAS 74/00 Ch. V, Polar Code part I-A/Ch. 9.3.2.1.4.1);
(WR) 3.5.3 For compliance with part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters the completion of the renewal survey should consist of:
(WR) 3.5.3.1 (Add. to PR, CR, ER, RR) after a satisfactory survey, issuing the Polar Ship Certificate."

9 Amendments to Appendix 1

"APPENDIX 1

SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS TO MANDATORY INSTRUMENTS REFLECTED IN THE SURVEY GUIDELINES UNDER THE HSSC

The amendments to mandatory instruments reflected in annexes 1 to 4 are summarized below to facilitate amendments to the Survey Guidelines under the HSSC in the future:

SOLAS 74 up to and including the 2013 amendments, (resolution MSC.350(92)), and 2014 amendments (resolution MSC.386(94))
MARPOL up to and including 2014 amendments (resolution MEPC.251(66)), and 2015 amendments (resolution MEPC.265(68)) but excluding resolutions MEPC.246(66), MEPC.247(66), MEPC.248(66), MEPC.249(66) and MEPC.250(66)
Polar Code as adopted by resolutions MSC.385(95) and MEPC.264(68)"

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