26.2.3 Establishing Safe Manning Requirements

 Specific factors to be taken into account in determining the safe manning level may include:

• .1 frequency of port calls, length and nature of the voyage;

• .2 operating area(s), waters and type of operations in which the vessel is involved and any special requirements of the operation;

• .3 number, size (kW) and type of main propulsion units and auxiliaries;

• .4 size, type of vessel, equipment and layout;

• .5 construction and technical equipment of vessel;

• .6 method of maintenance;

• .7 how the proposed complement will deal with various emergency situations that may arise;

• .8 navigational duties and responsibilities as required by STCW 95 including the following to:

  • .1 plan and conduct safe navigation;

  • .2 maintain a safe navigational watch;

  • .3 manoeuvre and handle the vessel in all conditions and during all operations;

  • .4 safely moor and unmoor the vessel; and

  • .5 maintain safety whilst in port.

• .9 Vessel specific operations:

  • .1 the nature and duration of the operation(s) the vessel undertakes and local environmental conditions.

• .10 Vessel operations and care for persons onboard, and maintaining life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems in operational condition:

  • .1 maintain the safety and security of all persons on board and keep life saving, fire fighting and other safety systems in operational condition, including the ability to muster and disembark passengers and non-essential personnel;

  • .2 operate and maintain watertight closing arrangements;

  • .3 perform operations necessary to protect the marine environment;

  • .4 provide medical care on board;

  • .5 undertake administrative tasks required for the safe operation of the vessel; and

  • .6 participation in mandatory safety drills and exercises.

• .11 Marine engineering tasks and duties:

  • .1 operate and monitor the vessel's main propulsion and auxiliary machinery;

  • .2 maintain a safe engineering watch;

  • .3 manage and perform fuel and ballast operations; and

  • .4 maintain vessel's engine equipment, system and services.

• .12 Electrical, electronic and control engineering duties:

  • .1 operate vessel's electrical and electronic equipment; and

  • .2 maintain vessel's electric and electronic systems.

• .13 Radio communications:

  • .1 transmit and receive information using vessel communication equipment;

  • .2 maintain a safe radio watch;

  • .3 provide communications in emergencies.

• .14 Maintenance and repair:

  • .1 carry out maintenance and repair work to the vessel and its machinery, equipment and systems, as appropriate to the method of maintenance and the repair system used.

• .15 Fulfil obligations and requirements of the ISPS Code as applicable.