(C) 2 Guidelines for Surveys for the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate

  (CI) 2.1.1 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the examination of plans and designs should consist of:

• (CI) 2.1.1.1 examining the plans for the hull (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/11, 12-1, 14, 18 and 19) (SOLAS 06 regs.II-1/9, 10, 11, 12, 13-1, 15, 15-1, 16 and 16-1);

• (CI) 2.1.1.1bis examining plans to verify that bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, where appropriate, meet the applicable structural requirements of an organization recognized by the Administration, or national standards of the Administration, conforming to the functional requirements of the Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-10);

• (CI) 2.1.1.2 examining the plans for the bilge pumping and drainage systems (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/21) (SOLAS 05/08/09 regs.II-1/35-1 and II-2/20.6.1.4);

• (CI) 2.1.1.3 examining the stability information and the damage control plans (SOLAS 74/88/00 regs.II-1/22, 23-1 and 25) (SOLAS 06/08 regs.II-1/5, 5-1 and 19; IS Code chs.1, 2 and 3);

• (CI) 2.1.1.4 examining the plans for the machinery installation (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/26 to 36);

• (CI) 2.1.1.5 examining the plans for the electrical installation (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/40, 41, 43, 44 and 45);

• (CI) 2.1.1.6 examining, where applicable, the approved documentation for the alternative design and arrangements (SOLAS 00/06 regs.II-1/55 and II-2/17);

• (CI) 2.1.1.7 examining the plans for the periodically unattended machinery spaces (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.2.5) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/46 to 53);

• (CI) 2.1.1.8 examining the plans for the structural fire protection, including ventilation systems, in accommodation and service spaces, control stations and machinery spaces and oil fuel and lubricating oil systems (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/4.2.2, 4.2.2.3, 4.2.2.4, 4.2.2.5, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 6.2, 6.3, 7.5.5, 7.7, 8.2, 8.4, 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.3, 9.5,9.7.1, 9.7.2, 9.7.3, 9.7.5.2, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5 and 17) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/42 to 52 (except 45 and 51));

• (CI) 2.1.1.9 examining the plans for the structural fire protection, including ventilation systems, in cargo spaces (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/5.2, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 19.3.8, 19.3.10, 20.2.1 and 20.3) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/42 to 54);

• (CI) 2.1.1.10 examining the plans for the means of escape (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/13.2, 13.3.1, 13.3.3, 13.4.2 and 13.6; FSSC ch.13 paragraph 3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/45);

• (CI) 2.1.1.11 examining the plans for the arrangements for gaseous fuel for domestic purposes (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/51);

• (CI) 2.1.1.12 examining the arrangements for the openings in the shell plating below the freeboard deck, (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/15);

• (CI) 2.1.1.13 examining the plans for helicopter facilities for ships fitted with such facilities (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/18) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/18.8);

• (CI) 2.1.1.14 examining the Cargo Securing Manual for ships carrying cargo units including containers (SOLAS 74/98 reg.VI/5.6);

• (CI) 2.1.1.15 checking for the loading booklet for carriage of cargoes in bulk (SOLAS 74/00 reg.VI/7);

• (CI) 2.1.1.16 examining the loading instrument for bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upwards (SOLAS 74/97/04 reg.XII/11);

• (CI) 2.1.1.17 confirming that bulk carriers, when appropriate, meet the requirements of damage stability and structural strength with its cargo hold(s) flooded, including other structural requirements (SOLAS 74/97/04 regs.XII/3, 4, 5 and 6);

• (CI) 2.1.1.18 examining the functionality of bilge well alarms to all cargo holds and conveyor tunnels (SOLAS 74/97/04 reg.XII/9);

• (CI) 2.1.1.19 confirming that the ship is constructed in accordance with the requirements of a recognized classification society, or one with equivalent national standards (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-1/3-1);

• (CI) 2.1.1.20 confirming that a corrosion prevention system is fitted, when appropriate, in dedicated seawater ballast tanks arranged in ships and double-side skin spaces arranged in bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upwards (SOLAS 74/04/06 reg.II-1/3-2);

• (CI) 2.1.1.21 examining, for oil tankers and bulk carriers when appropriate, the Ship Structure Access Manual (SOLAS 74/00/02/04 reg.II-1/3-6(4));

• (CI) 2.1.1.22 for bulk carriers, checking the arrangements for hold, ballast and dry space water level detectors and their audible and visual alarms (SOLAS 74/02 reg.XII/12);

• (CI) 2.1.1.23 for bulk carriers, checking the arrangements for availability of draining and pumping systems forward of the collision bulkhead (SOLAS 74/02 reg.XII/13);

• (CI) 2.1.1.24 examining the calculation and drawings for the sufficient safe working load of towing and mooring equipment to enable the safe conduct of all towing and mooring operation in normal operation of the ship (SOLAS 74/04 reg.II-1/3-8);

• (CI) 2.1.1.25 checking the provision of means to prevent blockage of drainage arrangements, for closed vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces where fixed pressure water-spraying systems are used (SOLAS 08 reg.II-2/20.6.1.5).

  (CI) 2.1.2 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the examination of plans and designs the additional requirements for oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers should consist of:

• (CI) 2.1.2.1 examining the plans for the steering gear (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.2.2 examining the plans for the electrical installation (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-1/43) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/45);

• (CI) 2.1.2.3 examining the plans for the structural fire protection (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/1.6, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.9, 9.2.4, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6.5 and 11.6) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/55 to 58);

• (CI) 2.1.2.4 examining the plans for the cargo tank venting, cargo tank purging and gas-freeing and other ventilation arrangements and protection of the cargo tank structure against pressure or vacuum (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/4.5.3, 4.5.4, 4.5.6, 4.5.8, 11.6 and 16.3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/59);

• (CI) 2.1.2.5 examining the plans of access to bow (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg.II-1/3-3);

• (CI) 2.1.2.6 examining the plans for emergency towing, for tankers of not less than 20,000 tonnes deadweight (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg.II-1/3-4);

• (CI) 2.1.2.7 checking the access to spaces in the cargo area of oil tankers (SOLAS 74/88/92/00 reg.II-1/12-2) (SOLAS 04 reg.II-1/3-6).

• (CI) 2.1.2.8 examining plans to verify that oil tankers of 150 m in length and above, where appropriate, meet the applicable structural requirements of an organization recognized by the Administration, conforming to the functional requirements of the Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-10);

  (CI) 2.1.3 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the survey during construction and after installation should consist of:

• (CI) 2.1.3.1 confirming that the collision bulkhead is watertight up to the freeboard deck, that the valves fitted on the pipes piercing the collision bulkhead are operable from above the freeboard deck and that there are no doors, manholes, ventilation ducts or any other openings (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/11) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/12);

• (CI) 2.1.3.1bis confirming in accordance with the survey plan that bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, where appropriate, meet the applicable structural requirements of an organization recognized by the Administration, or national standards of the Administration, conforming to the functional requirements of the Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3.10);

• (CI) 2.1.3.2 confirming that the subdivision bulkheads are constructed and tested as watertight up to the freeboard deck or margin line, as applicable (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/14) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/10 and 11);

• (CI) 2.1.3.3 confirming that each watertight door has been tested (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/18) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/16);

• (CI) 2.1.3.4 confirming that the arrangements for operating any watertight doors are generally in accordance with the requirements for passenger ships and carrying out similar tests, (see (PI) 5.1.2.6 to (PI) 5.1.2.8) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/15) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/13-1);

• (CI) 2.1.3.5 confirming by a hose or flooding test the watertightness of watertight decks and trunks, tunnels and ventilators (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/19) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/16-1);

• (CI) 2.1.3.6 confirming that each bilge pump and the bilge pumping system provided for each watertight compartment is working efficiently (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/21) (SOLAS 05 reg.II-1/35-1);

• (CI) 2.1.3.7 confirming that the drainage system of enclosed cargo spaces situated on the freeboard deck is working efficiently (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/21) (SOLAS 05 reg.II-1/35-1);

  • (CI) 2.1.3.7.1 examining visually the drainage facilities for blockage or other damage and confirming the provision of means to prevent blockage of drainage arrangements, for closed vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces where fixed pressure water-spraying systems are used (SOLAS 08 reg.II-2/20.6.1.5);

• (CI) 2.1.3.8 conducting an inclining test, when this is required (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/22) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/5);

• (CI) 2.1.3.9 confirming that the machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings are installed and protected so as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being given to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.2 (except 4.2.2.3.4 relating to remote closing of valves included in safety equipment)) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/26, 32, 33 and 34) (SOLAS 74/88/06 reg.II-2/15 (except 15.2.5));

• (CI) 2.1.3.10 confirming that the normal operation of the propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/26);

• (CI) 2.1.3.11 confirming that means are provided so that the machinery can be brought into operation from the dead ship condition without external aid (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/26);

• (CI) 2.1.3.12 confirming that the boilers, all parts of the machinery, all steam, hydraulic, pneumatic and other systems and their associated fittings which are under internal pressure have been subjected to the appropriate tests, including a pressure test as may be specified in the requirements of the Administration or the classification societies (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/26);

• (CI) 2.1.3.13 confirming that means are provided to ensure that the safe speed is not exceeded where there is the risk of machinery overspeeding (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/27);

• (CI) 2.1.3.14 confirming that, where practicable, means are provided to protect against overpressure in the parts of main, auxiliary and other machinery that are subject to internal pressure and may be subject to dangerous overpressure (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/27);

• (CI) 2.1.3.15 confirming that, when required, crankcase explosion relief devices are fitted to internal combustion engines and that they are arranged so as to minimize the possibility of injury to personnel (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/27);

• (CI) 2.1.3.16 confirming that main turbine propulsion machinery and, where applicable, main internal combustion propulsion machinery and auxiliary machinery are provided with automatic shut-off arrangements in the case of failures, such as lubricating oil supply failure, which could rapidly lead to a complete breakdown, serious damage or explosion (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/27);

• (CI) 2.1.3.17 confirming and recording the ability of the machinery to reverse the direction of the thrust of the propeller in sufficient time and to bring the ship to rest within a reasonable distance, including the effectiveness of any supplementary means of manoeuvring or stopping the ship^footnote (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/28);

• (CI) 2.1.3.18 confirming that the main and auxiliary steering gear are so arranged that the failure of one of them does not render the other inoperative^footnote (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.19 confirming that, where appropriate, essential components of the steering gear are permanently lubricated or provided with lubrication fittings (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.20 confirming that relief valves are fitted to any part of a steering gear hydraulic system which can be isolated and in which pressure can be generated from the power source or from external forces and that these relief valves are set to a pressure not exceeding the design pressure (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.21 confirming that the main steering gear is capable of steering the ship at maximum ahead service speed and is capable of putting the rudder over from 35° on one side to 35° on the other side with the ship at its deepest seagoing draught^footnote and running ahead at maximum ahead service speed and, under the same conditions, from 35° on either side to 30° on the other side in not more than 28 s^footnote (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.22 confirming that the auxiliary steering gear is capable of steering the ship at navigable speed and of being brought speedily into action in an emergency and that it is capable of putting the rudder over from 15° on one side to 15° on the other side in not more than 60 s with the ship at its deepest seagoing draught and running ahead at one half of the maximum ahead service speed or 7 knots, whichever is the greater^footnote (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.23 confirming that the main and auxiliary steering gear power units restart automatically when power is restored after a power failure, that they are capable of being brought into operation from a position on the navigating bridge and that, in the event of a power failure to any one of the steering gear power units, an audible and visual alarm is given on the navigating bridge (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.24 confirming that, where the main steering gear comprises two or more identical power units and an auxiliary steering gear is not fitted, a defect can be isolated so that steering capability can be maintained or speedily regained after a single failure in its piping system or in one of the power units^footnote (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.25 confirming that the control systems for the main steering gear from both the navigating bridge and the steering gear compartment are operating satisfactorily (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.26 confirming that, where the main steering gear comprises two or more identical power units and an auxiliary steering gear is not fitted, the two independent control systems from the navigating bridge are operating satisfactorily (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.27 confirming that the control system for the auxiliary steering gear in the steering gear compartment and, if this gear is power operated, from the navigating bridge are operating satisfactorily and that the latter is independent of the control system for the main steering gear (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.28 confirming that the control system for any main and auxiliary steering gear control system operable from the navigating bridge is capable of being brought into operation from a position on the navigating bridge, that means are provided in the steering gear compartment for disconnecting it from the steering gear that it serves and that an audible and visual alarm is given on the navigating bridge in the event of a failure of electrical power supply (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.29 confirming that the electric power circuits and steering gear control systems, together with their associated components, cables and pipes, are separated, as far as practicable, throughout their length (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.30 confirming that the means of communication between the bridge and the steering gear compartment is operating satisfactorily and that, with ships having emergency steering positions, a telephone or other means of communication for relaying heading information and supplying visual compass readings to the emergency steering position are provided (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29) (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19);

• (CI) 2.1.3.31 confirming that the angular position of the rudder is indicated independently of the steering control system on the navigating bridge if the main steering gear is power-operated and that this angular position is given in the steering gear compartment (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29) (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19);

• (CI) 2.1.3.32 confirming that with a hydraulic power-operated steering gear the audible and visual low-level alarms on the navigating bridge and in the machinery space for each hydraulic fluid reservoir are operating satisfactorily and that at least one power actuating system including the reservoir can be recharged from a position within the steering gear compartment by means of a fixed storage tank (to which a contents gauge is fitted) with fixed piping (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.33 confirming that the steering gear compartment is readily accessible, that it is separated, as far as practicable, from machinery spaces and is provided with suitable arrangements to ensure working access to steering gear machinery and controls under safe conditions (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.3.34 confirming that with electric and electro-hydraulic steering gear the means are provided for indicating on the navigating bridge and at a main machinery control position that the motors are running and that the overload alarm and alarm for the loss of a phase in a three-phase supply located at the main machinery control position are operating satisfactorily (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/30);

• (CI) 2.1.3.35 confirming that the main and auxiliary machinery essential for propulsion and the safety of the ship are provided with the effective means for its operation and control (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/31);

• (CI) 2.1.3.36 confirming that appropriate means are provided where it is intended that the propulsion machinery should be remotely controlled from the navigating bridge, including, where necessary, the control, monitoring, reporting, alert and safety actions (SOLAS 74/00/02 reg.II-1/31);

• (CI) 2.1.3.37 confirming that arrangements to operate main and other machinery from a machinery control room are satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/31);

• (CI) 2.1.3.38 confirming that, in general, means are provided for manually overriding automatic controls and that a failure does not prevent the use of the manual override (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/31);

• (CI) 2.1.3.39 confirming that oil-fired and exhaust gas boilers, unfired steam generators, steam pipe systems and air pressure systems are fitted with the appropriate safety features (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/32, 33 and 34);

• (CI) 2.1.3.40 confirming the operation of the ventilation for the machinery spaces (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/35);

• (CI) 2.1.3.41 confirming that the measures to prevent noise in machinery spaces are effective (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/36);

• (CI) 2.1.3.42 confirming that the engine room telegraph giving visual indication of the orders and answers both in the machinery space and on the navigating bridge is operating satisfactorily (SOLAS 74/88, reg.II-1/37);

• (CI) 2.1.3.43 confirming that the second means of communication between the navigation bridge and machinery space is also operating satisfactorily and that appropriate means are provided to any other positions from which the engines are controlled (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/37);

• (CI) 2.1.3.44 confirming that the engineer's alarm is clearly audible in the engineers' accommodation (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/38);

• (CI) 2.1.3.45 confirming that precautions, taken to prevent any oil that may escape under pressure from any pump, filter or heater from coming into contact with heated surfaces, are efficient (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.2.2.3);

• (CI) 2.1.3.46 confirming that the means of ascertaining the amount of oil contained in any oil tank are in good working condition (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.2.2.3);

• (CI) 2.1.3.47 confirming that the devices provided to prevent overpressure in any oil tank or in any part of the oil system, including the filling pipes, are in good working condition (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.2.2.4);

• (CI) 2.1.3.48 confirming that forepeak tanks are not intended for carriage of oil fuel, lubrication oil and other flammable oils (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.2.2.3);

• (CI) 2.1.3.49 confirming that the electrical installations, including the main source of power and lighting systems, are installed in accordance with the approved plans (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/40 and 41);

• (CI) 2.1.3.50 confirming that a self-contained emergency source of electrical power has been provided and that the appropriate systems are satisfactorily supplied (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/43);

• (CI) 2.1.3.51 confirming that the starting arrangements of each emergency generating set are satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/44);

• (CI) 2.1.3.52 confirming that precautions have been provided against shock, fire and other hazards of electrical origin (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/45);

• (CI) 2.1.3.53 confirming that the arrangements for periodically unattended machinery spaces are satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/46 to 53) and in particular:

  • (CI) 2.1.3.53.1 checking the fire precautions and testing alarms, as appropriate;

  • (CI) 2.1.3.53.2 checking the means for the protection against flooding;

  • (CI) 2.1.3.53.3 checking the means to control the propulsion from the navigating bridge;

  • (CI) 2.1.3.53.4 ensuring that a means of vocal communication between the main machinery control room or its control position, as appropriate, and the navigating bridge and engineer officer's accommodation is provided and is effective;

  • (CI) 2.1.3.53.5 checking that an alarm system is provided with random testing of functions;

  • (CI) 2.1.3.53.6 checking that means are provided to automatically shut down machinery or boiler operations in the event of serious malfunction and testing the alarms;

  • (CI) 2.1.3.53.7 ensuring that special requirements for the machinery, boiler and electrical installations, as appropriate, are provided;

• (CI) 2.1.3.53bis examining, where applicable, the alternative design and arrangements for machinery or electrical installations, or fire safety, in accordance with the test and inspection requirements, if any, specified in the approved documentation (SOLAS 00/06 regs. II-1/55 and II-2/17);

• (CI) 2.1.3.54 confirming that all aspects of the structural fire protection, including the ventilation systems, in accommodation and service spaces, control stations and machinery spaces are installed in accordance with the approved plans, testing the operation of the means of closing the main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems and proving that the power ventilation is capable of being stopped from outside the space served (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/4.4, 5.2, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 6.2, 6.3, 7.5.5, 7.7, 8.2, 8.4, 9.2.1, 9.3, 9.4.2, 9.5,9.7.1, 9.7.2, 9.7.3, 9.7.5.2, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4 and 11.5) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/42 to 44, 46 to 50 and 52);

• (CI) 2.1.3.55 confirming that all aspects of the structural fire protection, including the ventilation systems, in cargo spaces are installed in accordance with the approved plans, testing the operation of the means of closing the main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems and proving that the power ventilation is capable of being stopped from outside the space served (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/5.2.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 19.3.8, 19.3.10, 20.2.1 and 20.3) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/42 to 44, 46 to 50 and 52 to 54);

• (CI) 2.1.3.56 confirming that stairways and ladders are so arranged as to provide a means of escape from all accommodation spaces and from spaces in which the crew is normally employed, other than machinery spaces, to the open deck and thence to the lifeboats and liferafts (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/13.2, 13.3.1, 13.3.3 and 13.6; FSSC ch.13 paragraph 3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/45) and in particular that:

  • (CI) 2.1.3.56.1 at all levels of accommodation there are provided at least two widely separated means of escape from each restricted space or group of spaces;

  • (CI) 2.1.3.56.2 below the lowest open deck the main means of escape is a stairway (the second being a trunk or a stairway);

  • (CI) 2.1.3.56.3 above the lowest open deck the means of escape are stairways or doors to an open deck or a combination of them;

  • (CI) 2.1.3.56.4 the radiotelegraph station has direct access to the open deck or is provided with two means of access or egress, one of which is a porthole or window of sufficient size;

• (CI) 2.1.3.57 confirming that two widely separated means of escape and, when appropriate, a fire shelter from the lower part of the space, are provided from each machinery space of Category A and that suitable escape routes are provided from other machinery spaces (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/13.4.2; FSSC ch.13 paragraph 3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/45);

• (CI) 2.1.3.58 examining the arrangements for gaseous fuel for domestic purposes (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.3);

• (CI) 2.1.3.59 confirming, when appropriate, that all aspects of the helicopter facilities are installed in accordance with the approved plans (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/18) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/18.8);

• (CI) 2.1.3.60 confirming that installed materials do not contain asbestos^footnote (SOLAS 74/00/09 reg.II-1/3-5);

• (CI) 2.1.3.61 confirming, for bulk carriers, that dedicated sea water ballast tanks have an efficient corrosion protection system such as hard coating (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-1/3-2).

• (CI) 2.1.3.62 confirming that dedicated sea water ballast tanks arranged in ships and double side skin spaces arranged in bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upward when appropriate have been coated in accordance with resolution MSC.215(82) (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg.II-1/3-2);

• (CI) 2.1.3.62bis prior to the review of the coating technical file:

• (CI) 2.1.3.62bis.1 checking that the Technical Data Sheet and Statement of Compliance or Type Approval Certificate comply with the Standard;

• (CI) 2.1.3.62bis.2 checking that the coating identification on representative containers is consistent with the coating identified in the Technical Data Sheet;

• (CI) 2.1.3.62bis.3 checking that the inspector is qualified in accordance with the qualification standards;

• (CI) 2.1.3.62bis.4 checking that the inspector's reports of surface preparation and the coating's application indicate compliance with the manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet and Statement of Compliance or Type Approval Certificate; and

• (CI) 2.1.3.62bis.5 monitoring the implementation of the coating inspection requirements.

• (CI) 2.1.3.62ter reviewing the Coating Technical File (SOLAS 74/00/06/10 regs. II-1/3-2 and II-1/3-11; MSC.215(82) and MSC.288(87));

• (CI) 2.1.3.63 confirming for oil tankers and bulk carriers, when appropriate, the provision of means of access to cargo and other spaces in accordance with the arrangements in the Ship Structures Access Manual (SOLAS 74/00/02/04 reg.II-1/3-6, SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-10 and MSC.287(87));

• (CI) 2.1.3.64 for bulk carriers, examining and testing the hold, ballast and dry space water level detectors and their audible and visual alarms (SOLAS 74/02 reg.XII/12);

• (CI) 2.1.3.65 for bulk carriers, checking the arrangements for availability of draining and pumping systems forward of the collision bulkhead (SOLAS 74/02 reg.XII/13);

• (CI) 2.1.3.66 confirming, for bulk carriers, that the loading instrument is on board and functioning (SOLAS 74/97/04 reg.XII/11);

• (CI) 2.1.3.67 confirming that ship's identification number is permanently marked (SOLAS 74/02 reg.XI-1/3);

• (CI) 2.1.3.68 confirming that the towing and mooring equipment is properly marked with any restriction associated with its safe operation (SOLAS 74/04 reg.II-1/3-8).

  (CI) 2.1.4 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements for oil tankers the survey during construction and after installation should consist of:

• (CI) 2.1.4.1 confirming, when appropriate, that the main steering gear comprises the necessary two or more identical power units and the requisite arrangements to regain steering capability in the event of the prescribed single failure (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CI) 2.1.4.1bis confirming in accordance with the survey plan that oil tankers of 150 m in length and above, where appropriate, meet the applicable structural requirements of an organization recognized by the Administration, or national standards of the Administration, conforming to the functional requirements of the Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-10);

• (CI) 2.1.4.2 confirming that a hull return system of distribution and earthed distribution system are not used (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/45);

• (CI) 2.1.4.3 confirming that all aspects of the location of spaces and the structural fire protection, including the special arrangements when the ship is a combination carrier, are in accordance with the approved plans (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/1.6, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.9, 9.2.4, 9.3 and 9.6.5) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/55 to 58);

• (CI) 2.1.4.4 confirming that permanent approved gastight lighting enclosures for illuminating cargo pump rooms, having adequate strength and not impairing the integrity and gas tightness of the bulkheads or decks, are fitted in bulkheads and decks separating cargo pump rooms and other spaces (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.5.2.5) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/58.5);

• (CI) 2.1.4.5 confirming that all aspects of the cargo tank venting, cargo tank purging and gas-freeing and other ventilation arrangements and protection of the cargo tank structure against pressure or vacuum are in accordance with the approved plans (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/4.5.3, 4.5.4, 4.5.6, 4.5.8 and 11.6) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/59 and 62.13.1 to 62.13.3);

• (CI) 2.1.4.6 confirming that access to bow is arranged in accordance with approved plans (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg.II-1/3-3);

• (CI) 2.1.4.7 confirming, for tankers of not less than 20,000 tonnes deadweight, that emergency towing is arranged in accordance with approved plans (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg.II-1/3-4);

• (CI) 2.1.4.8 confirming when appropriate that dedicated sea water ballast tanks have an efficient corrosion protection system such as hard coating (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg.II-1/3-2).

• (CI) 2.1.4.9 confirming that all cargo oil tanks in crude oil tankers have either:

  • (CI) 2.1.4.9.1 been coated in accordance with MSC.288(87); or

  • (CI) 2.1.4.9.2 been protected by alternative means of corrosion protection or utilization of approved corrosion-resistant material (steel) in accordance with MSC.289(87) (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-11).

  (CI) 2.1.5 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements for chemical tankers and gas carriers, the survey during construction and after installation should consist of:

• (CI) 2.1.5.1 the provisions of (CI) 2.1.4 except (CI) 2.1.4.1bis.

  (CI) 2.1.6 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the check that the required documentation has been placed on board should consist of:

• (CI) 2.1.6.1 confirming that the stability information and the damage control plans and damage control booklets have been provided (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/22 and 23-1) (SOLAS 06 regs.II-1/5-1 and 19);

• (CI) 2.1.6.2 confirming that the manoeuvring booklet has been provided and that the manoeuvring information has been displayed on the navigating bridge (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/28);

• (CI) 2.1.6.3 confirming that the approved Cargo Securing Manual for ships carrying cargo units including containers is provided on board (SOLAS 74/98 reg.VI/5.6);

• (CI) 2.1.6.4 confirming, for oil tankers and bulk carriers when appropriate, that the Ship Structure Access Manual is on board (SOLAS 74/00/02/04 reg.II-1/3-6(4));

• (CI) 2.1.6.5 confirming that a set of as-built construction drawings is available on board (SOLAS 74/04 reg.II-1/3-7);

• (CI) 2.1.6.6 confirming when appropriate that a coating technical file reviewed by the Administration has been provided on board (SOLAS 74/00/06/10 regs. II-1/3-2 and 3-11);

• (CI) 2.1.6.7 checking the provision of a ship-specific emergency towing procedure (SOLAS 08 reg.II-1/3-4);

• (CI) 2.1.6.7bis confirming, for oil tankers and bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, that the Ship Construction File has been provided (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-10 and MSC.290(87));

• (CI) 2.1.6.7ter confirming, when appropriate, that a technical file verified by the Administration has been provided on board (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-11 and MSC.289(87));

• (CI) 2.1.6.8 confirming that, where applicable, the approved documentation for the alternative design and arrangements is on board (SOLAS 00/06 regs.II-1/55 and II-2/17).

  (CI) 2.1.7 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the completion of the initial survey should consist of:

• (CI) 2.1.7.1 after a satisfactory survey, the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate should be issued.

  (CA) 2.2.1 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the examination of current certificates and other records should consist of:

• (CA) 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;

• (CA) 2.2.1.2 checking the validity of the Safety Management Certificate (SMC) and that a copy of the Document of Compliance (DOC) is on board;

• (CA) 2.2.1.3 checking the validity of the International Ship Security Certificate;

• (CA) 2.2.1.4 checking the validity of the International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line Exemption Certificate;

• (CA) 2.2.1.5 checking the validity of the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;

• (CA) 2.2.1.6 checking the certificates of class, if the ship is classed with a classification society;

• (CA) 2.2.1.7 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk or the Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk;

• (CA)2.2.1.8 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk;

• (CA) 2.2.1.9 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk;

• (CA) 2.2.1.10 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate;

• (CA) 2.2.1.11 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate;

• (CA) 2.2.1.11bis confirming, when appropriate, the validity of the International Energy Efficiency Certificate (MARPOL Annex VI, regs. 6.4 and 6.5);

• (CA) 2.2.1.12 checking that the ship's complement complies with the Minimum Safe Manning Document (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/14) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.V/13(b));

• (CA) 2.2.1.13 checking that the master, officers and ratings are certificated as required by the STCW Convention;

• (CA) 2.2.1.14 confirming that, where applicable, the approved documentation for the alternative design and arrangements is on board (SOLAS 00/06 regs.II-1/55 and II-2/17);

• (CA) 2.2.1.15 checking whether any new equipment has been fitted and, if so, confirm that it has been approved before installation and that any changes are reflected in the appropriate certificate;

• (CA) 2.2.1.16 checking the provision of a ship-specific emergency towing procedure (SOLAS 08 reg.II-1/3-4);

• (CA) 2.2.1.17 confirming that the stability information, including damage stability, where applicable, and the damage control plans and damage control booklets are on board (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/22, 23 and 25) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/5-1 and 19);

• (CA) 2.2.1.18 confirming that the manoeuvring booklet is on board and that the manoeuvring information is displayed on the navigating bridge (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/28);

• (CA) 2.2.1.19 checking by the log-book entries that the testing and the emergency drills of the steering gear have been carried out (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/26) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.V/19);

• (CA) 2.2.1.20 checking that the routine surveys of the boilers and other pressure vessels, as determined by the Administration, have been carried out as required and that safety devices, such as the boiler safety valves, have been tested;

• (CA) 2.2.1.21 checking that, as appropriate, the hull and machinery has been presented for survey in accordance with the continuous survey scheme approved by the Administration or a classification society;

• (CA) 2.2.1.22 confirming, when appropriate, that a complete file of the enhanced survey reports and the Condition Evaluation Report are on board^footnote;

• (CA) 2.2.1.23 confirming that suitable Material Safety Data Sheets are available on board;

• (CA) 2.2.1.24 confirming, for bulk carriers, that the loading/unloading booklet required in SOLAS regulation VI/7.2 is on board (SOLAS 74/97/04 reg.XII/8.1);

• (CA) 2.2.1.25 confirming, that bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upwards of single side skin construction designed to carry solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1,780 kg/m³ and above, constructed before 1 July 1999, have, after the implementation date given in SOLAS 94/97 reg.XII/3, sufficient stability and strength to withstand flooding of the foremost cargo hold (SOLAS 74/97/04 reg.XII/3, 4 and 6);

• (CA) 2.2.1.26 confirming approved Cargo Securing Manual for ships carrying cargo units including containers is on board (SOLAS 74/98 reg.VI/5.6);

• (CA) 2.2.1.27 confirming that the loading booklet for carriage of cargoes in bulk is on board (SOLAS 74/00 reg.VI/7);

• (CA) 2.2.1.28 confirming, for oil tankers and bulk carriers when appropriate, that the Ship Structure Access Manual is on board (SOLAS 74/00/02, reg.II-1/3-6(4));

• (CA) 2.2.1.29 confirming that structural alterations performed, if any, have been approved by the classification society and reported on the as-built drawings kept on board (SOLAS 74/04 reg.II-1/3-7);

• (CA) 2.2.1.30 confirming when appropriate that the coating technical file is available on board and maintained (SOLAS 74/00/06/10 regs.II-1/3-2 and 3-11);

• (CA) 2.2.1.31 confirming when appropriate that the maintenance of the protective coating is included in the overall ship's maintenance system (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg.II-1/3-2);

• (CA) 2.2.1.31bis confirming, where appropriate, for crude oil tankers, that a technical file verified by the Administration has been provided on board (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-11 and MSC.289(87));

• (CA) 2.2.1.31ter confirming, for oil tankers and bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, that the Ship Construction File is available (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-10 and MSC.287(87));

• (CA) 2.2.1.32 confirming the availability of the International Anti-Fouling System Certificate (AFS 2001 Annex 4 reg.2), when applicable.

  (CA) 2.2.2 For the hull^footnote, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the annual survey should consist of:

• (CA) 2.2.2.1 examining, in general and as far as can be seen, the hull and its closing appliances;

• (CA) 2.2.2.2 examining the anchoring and mooring equipment as far as can be seen. For ships built after 01/01/2007, confirming that the towing and mooring equipment is properly marked with any restriction associated with its safe operation (SOLAS 74/04 reg.II-1/3-8);

• (CA) 2.2.2.2 bis examining, for bulk carriers of 150 m and above, where appropriate, the ship's structure in accordance with the Ship Construction File, taking into account identified areas that need special attention (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-10 and MSC.287(87));

• (CA) 2.2.2.3 examining the collision and the other watertight bulkheads as far as can be seen (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/11 and 14) (SOLAS 06 regs.II-1/10, 11 and 12);

• (CA) 2.2.2.4 examining and testing (locally and remotely) all the watertight doors in watertight bulkheads (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/18) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/16);

• (CA) 2.2.2.5 examining the arrangements for closing openings in the shell plating below the freeboard deck (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/15);

• (CA) 2.2.2.6 examining each bilge pump and confirming that the bilge pumping system for each watertight compartment is satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/21) (SOLAS 05 reg.II-1/35-1);

• (CA) 2.2.2.7 confirming that the drainage from enclosed cargo spaces situated on the freeboard deck is satisfactory (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/21) (SOLAS 05 reg.II-1/35-1);

  • (CA) 2.2.2.7.1 examining visually the drainage facilities for blockage or other damage and confirming the provision of means to prevent blockage of drainage arrangements, for closed vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces where fixed pressure water-spraying systems are used (SOLAS 08 reg.II-2/20.6.1.5);

• (CA) 2.2.2.8 confirming that the machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings are installed and protected so as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being given to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.2 (except 4.2.2.3.4 relating to remote closing of valves included in safety equipment)) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/26, 32, 33 and 34) (SOLAS 74/88/06 reg.II-2/15 (except 15.2.5));

• (CA) 2.2.2.9 confirming that the normal operation of the propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/26);

• (CA) 2.2.2.10 confirming that means are provided so that the machinery can be brought into operation from the dead ship condition without external aid (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/26);

• (CA) 2.2.2.11 carrying out a general examination of the machinery, the boilers, all steam, hydraulic, pneumatic and other systems and their associated fittings to see whether they are being properly maintained and with particular attention to the fire and explosion hazards (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/26 and 27);

• (CA) 2.2.2.12 examining and testing the operation of main and auxiliary steering arrangements, including their associated equipment and control systems (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CA) 2.2.2.13 confirming that the means of communication between the navigation bridge and steering gear compartment and the means of indicating the angular position of the rudder are operating satisfactorily (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29) (SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19);

• (CA) 2.2.2.14 confirming that with ships having emergency steering positions there are means of relaying heading information and, when appropriate, of supplying visual compass readings to the emergency steering position (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29 and SOLAS 74/00 reg.V/19 or the SOLAS 74/88 text in force prior to 1 July 2002 reg.V/12 as appropriate);

• (CA) 2.2.2.15 confirming that the various alarms required for hydraulic power-operated, electric and electro-hydraulic steering gears are operating satisfactorily and that the recharging arrangements for hydraulic power-operated steering gears are being maintained (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/29 and 30);

• (CA) 2.2.2.16 examining the means for the operation of the main and auxiliary machinery essential for the propulsion and the safety of the ship, including, when applicable, the means of remotely controlling the propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge (including the control, monitoring, reporting, alert and safety actions) and the arrangements to operate the main and other machinery from a machinery control room (SOLAS 74/88/00/02 reg.II-1/31);

• (CA) 2.2.2.17 confirming the operation of the ventilation for the machinery spaces (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/35);

• (CA) 2.2.2.18 confirming that the measures to prevent noise in machinery spaces are effective (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/36);

• (CA) 2.2.2.19 confirming that the engine room telegraph, the second means of communication between the navigation bridge and the machinery space and the means of communication with any other positions from which the engines are controlled are operating satisfactorily (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/37);

• (CA) 2.2.2.20 confirming that the engineer's alarm is clearly audible in the engineers' accommodation (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/38);

• (CA) 2.2.2.21 examining, as far as practicable, visually and in operation, the electrical installations, including the main source of power and the lighting systems (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/40 and 41);

• (CA) 2.2.2.22 confirming, as far as practicable, the operation of the emergency source(s) of electrical power including their starting arrangements, the systems supplied and, when appropriate, their automatic operation (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/43 and 44);

• (CA) 2.2.2.23 examining, in general, that the precautions provided against shock, fire and other hazards of electrical origin are being maintained (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/45);

• (CA) 2.2.2.24 examining the arrangements for periodically unattended machinery spaces (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-1/46 to 53) and, in particular, the random testing of alarm, automatic and shutdown functions;

• (CA) 2.2.2.24bis examining, where applicable, the alternative design and arrangements for machinery or electrical installations, or fire safety, in accordance with the test, inspection and maintenance requirements, if any, specified in the approved documentation (SOLAS 00/06 regs. II-1/55 and II-2/17);

• (CA) 2.2.2.25 confirming, as far as practicable, that no changes have been made in the structural fire protection, examining any manual and automatic fire doors and proving their operation, testing the means of closing the main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems and testing the means of stopping power ventilation systems from outside the space served (SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/4.4, 5.2, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 6.2, 6.3, 7.5.5, 7.7, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.2.1, 9.2.3, 9.3, 9.4.2, 9.5,9.7.1, 9.7.2, 9.7.3, 9.7.5.2, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 19.3.8, 19.3.10, 20.2.1 and 20.3) (SOLAS 74/88 regs.II-2/42 to 44, 46 to 50 and 52);

• (CA) 2.2.2.26 confirming that the means of escape from accommodation, machinery and other spaces are satisfactory ( SOLAS 74/00 regs.II-2/13.2, 13.3.1, 13.3.3, 13.4.2 and 13.6) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/45);

• (CA) 2.2.2.27 examining the arrangements for gaseous fuel for domestic purposes (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.3) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/51);

• (CA) 2.2.2.28 examining visually the condition of any expansion joints in seawater systems;

• (CA) 2.2.2.29 confirming, when appropriate and as far as is practicable when examining internal spaces on oil tankers and bulk carriers, that the means of access to cargo and other spaces remain in good condition. (SOLAS 74/00/02 reg.II-1/3-6);

• (CA) 2.2.2.30 confirming that no new materials containing asbestos were installed on board^footnote (SOLAS 74/00/04/09 reg.II-1/3-5);

• (CA) 2.2.2.31 examining the functionality of bilge well alarms to all cargo holds and conveyor tunnels (SOLAS 74/97/04 reg.XII/9);

• (CA) 2.2.2.32 for bulk carriers, examining the hold, ballast and dry space water level detectors and their audible and visual alarms. (SOLAS 74/02 reg.XII/12);

• (CA) 2.2.2.33 for bulk carriers, checking the arrangements for availability of draining and pumping systems forward of the collision bulkhead (SOLAS 74/02 reg.XII/13);

• (CA) 2.2.2.34 confirming that ship's identification number is permanently marked (SOLAS 74/02 reg.XI-1/3);

• (CA) 2.2.2.35 for single hull, single hold cargo ships, examining the cargo hold water level detector and its audible and visual alarm (SOLAS 74/04 reg.II-1/23-3) (SOLAS 06 reg.II-1/25);

• (CA) 2.2.2.36 confirming that the coating system in dedicated SWB tanks in ships and double side skin spaces arranged in bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upward when appropriate is maintained and that maintenance, repair and partial recoating are recorded in the coating technical file (SOLAS 74/00/06 reg.II-1/3-2);

• (CA) 2.2.2.37 confirming, for bulk carriers constructed before 1 July 1999 with restrictions imposed with respect to the carriage of cargoes with a density of 1,780 kg/m³ and above, that a triangle is permanently marked at midship (SOLAS 74/97/04 reg.XII/8.3);

• (CA) 2.2.2.38 confirming, for bulk carriers, that the loading instrument is on board and functioning (SOLAS 74/97/04 reg.XII/11).

  (CA) 2.2.3 For the hull^footnote, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements for oil tankers, the annual survey should consist of:

• (CA) 2.2.3.1 confirming, when appropriate, that the requisite arrangements to regain steering capability in the event of the prescribed single failure are being maintained (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-1/29);

• (CA) 2.2.3.2 examining the cargo tank openings, including gaskets, covers, coamings and screens;

• (CA) 2.2.3.3 examining the cargo tank pressure/vacuum valves and devices to prevent the passage of flame (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/11.6);

• (CA) 2.2.3.4 examining the devices to prevent the passage of flame on vents to all bunker, oily-ballast and oily-slop tanks and void spaces, as far as practicable;

• (CA) 2.2.3.5 examining the cargo tank venting, cargo tank purging and gas-freeing and other ventilation systems (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-2/4.5.3, 4.5.4, 4.5.6 and 4.5.8) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.II-2/59);

• (CA) 2.2.3.6 examining the cargo, crude oil washing, ballast and stripping systems both on deck and in the cargo pump rooms and the bunker system on deck;

• (CA) 2.2.3.7 confirming that all electrical equipment in dangerous zones is suitable for such locations, is in good condition and is being properly maintained;

• (CA) 2.2.3.8 confirming that potential sources of ignition in or near the cargo pump room are eliminated, such as loose gear, combustible materials, etc., that there are no signs of undue leakage and that access ladders are in good condition;

• (CA) 2.2.3.9 examining all pump room bulkheads for signs of oil leakage or fractures and, in particular, the sealing arrangements of all penetrations of cargo pump room bulkheads;

• (CA) 2.2.3.10 examining, as far as practicable, the cargo, bilge, ballast and stripping pumps for undue gland seal leakage, verification of proper operation of electrical and mechanical remote operating and shutdown devices and operation of cargo pump room bilge system, and checking that pump foundations are intact;

• (CA) 2.2.3.11 confirming that the pump room ventilation system is operational, ducting intact, dampers are operational and screens clean;

• (CA) 2.2.3.12 verifying that installed pressure gauges on cargo discharge lines and level indicator systems are operational;

• (CA) 2.2.3.13 examining access to bow arrangement (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg.II-1/3-3);

• (CA) 2.2.3.14 examining the towing arrangement for tankers of not less than 20,000 tonnes deadweight (SOLAS 74/00/04 reg.II-1/3-4);

• (CA) 2.2.3.15 confirming that the corrosion prevention system fitted to dedicated ballast water tanks of oil tankers and bulk carriers when appropriate is maintained (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-1/3-2);

• (CA) 2.2.3.15bis confirming that the coating system in cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers, when appropriate, is maintained and that in-service maintenance and repair activities are recorded in the coating technical file (SOLAS 10 reg. II-1/3-11 and MSC.288(87));

• (CA) 2.2.3.16 examining the emergency lighting in all cargo pump rooms of tankers constructed after 1 July 2002 (SOLAS 74/00 reg.II-1/43).

• (CA) 2.2.3.17 examining, for oil tankers of 150 m in length and above, where appropriate, the ship's structure in accordance with the Ship Construction File, taking into account identified areas that need special attention (SOLAS reg. II-1/3-10 and MSC.287(87));

  (CA) 2.2.4 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements for chemical tankers and gas carriers, the annual survey should consist of:

• (CA) 2.2.4.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.3 except (CA) 2.2.3.15bis and (CA) 2.2.3.17.

  (CA) 2.2.5 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the completion of the annual survey should consist of:

• (CA) 2.2.5.1 after a satisfactory survey, the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate should be endorsed;

• (CA) 2.2.5.2 if a survey shows that the condition of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory, see part "General", section 4.8.

  (CIn) 2.3.1 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the examination of current certificates and other records should consist of:

• (CIn) 2.3.1.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.1.

  (CIn) 2.3.2 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the intermediate survey should consist of:

• (CIn) 2.3.2.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.2;

• (CIn) 2.3.2.2 for ships over 5 years of age, an internal examination of representative spaces used for water ballast;

• (CIn) 2.3.2.3 for ships over 10 years of age, other than ships engaged in the carriage of dry cargoes only, an internal examination of selected cargo spaces;

• (CIn) 2.3.2.4 for ships over 15 years of age, engaged in the carriage of dry cargoes only, an internal examination of selected cargo spaces.

  (CIn) 2.3.3 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships for the additional requirements for oil tankers the intermediate survey should consist of:

• (CIn) 2.3.3.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.3;

• (CIn) 2.3.3.2 should there be any doubt as to its condition when examining the various piping systems, the piping may be required to be pressure tested, gauged or both. Particular attention is to be paid to repairs such as welded doublers;

• (CIn) 2.3.3.3 for ships over 10 years of age an internal examination of selected cargo spaces;

• (CIn) 2.3.3.4 testing the insulation resistance of electrical circuits in dangerous zones such as cargo pump rooms and areas adjacent to cargo tanks, but in cases where a proper record of testing is maintained, consideration should be given to accepting recent readings.

  (CIn) 2.3.4 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements for chemical tankers and gas carriers, the intermediate survey should consist of:

• (CIn) 2.3.4.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.3 except (CA) 2.2.3.15bis and (CA) 2.2.3.17.

  (CIn) 2.3.5 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the completion of the intermediate survey should consist of:

• (CIn) 2.3.5.1 after a satisfactory survey, the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate should be endorsed;

• (CIn) 2.3.5.2 if a survey shows that the condition of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory, see part "General", section 4.8.

  (CR) 2.4.1 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the examination of current certificates and other records should consist of:

• (CR) 2.4.1.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.1, except for the validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.

  (CR) 2.4.2 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships the renewal survey should consist of:

• (CR) 2.4.2.1 the provisions of (CIn) 2.3.2;

• (CR) 2.4.2.2 examination of sea valves and their connections to the hull;

• (CR) 2.4.2.3 examination of anchoring and mooring equipment for which purpose the anchors should be lowered and raised using the windlass.

  (CR) 2.4.3 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements for oil tankers, the renewal survey should consist of:

• (CR) 2.4.3.1 the provisions of (CIn) 2.3.3.

  (CR) 2.4.4 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements for chemical tankers and gas carriers, the renewal survey should consist of:

• (CR) 2.4.4.1 the provisions of (CA) 2.2.3except (CA) 2.2.3.15bis and (CA) 2.2.3.17.

  (CR) 2.4.5 For the hull, machinery and equipment of cargo ships, concerning the additional requirements for bulk carriers the renewal survey should consist of the provisions of (CI) 2.1.3.64 and 2.1.3.66.

  (CR) 2.4.6 after a satisfactory survey, the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate should be issued.