Italy - Specific requirements by the Italian Administration

Flag instructions relating to statutory surveys

Contact

National emergency contact point

The Administration has established a national emergency contact point: italyflagstate@mit.gov.it / 24hrs telephone +39 338 6707786.

Contact points of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transports

Department for Transports and Navigation - Direzione generale per il mare, il trasporto marittimo e per vie d'acqua interne -div.4

Tel: +39 06 5908 4205

E-mail: dg.tm@pec.mit.gov.it

Only in case of impossibility to send a certified mail (“PEC”), the communications can be sent to the personal mail of Div.6 Manager: alfredo.dellaquila@mit.gov.it

Contact points of the Ministry of the Environment and of Energy Security

For the information obligations set out in the Delegation Agreements of the statutory certification services of ships registered in Italy, falling within the field of application of international conventions. (Marpol 73/78 Convention, Ballast Water Management Convention, Anti-Fouling System Convention), the new contact point is:

Ministry of the Environment and of Energy Security

General directorate for biodiversity and sea protection (TBM)

Div. VII International activities and global and environmental policies for the protection of biodiversity and the sea

e-mail TBM-UDG@mase.gov.it

MARPOL

All communications relating to the Convention MARPOL must be sent to the following e-mail address:

tbm@pec.mase.gov.it

Any question can be presented to the following e-mail address:

TBM-7@mase.gov.it

Office contact points of the Italian Coast Guard Headquarters

(See attached file “Circular NS n.26 2021 rev 6-VI Rep updating contacts 17 Feb 2026”.)

This circular contains the list of contact points of the following offices of the Department VI:

• Italian Coast Guard Headquarters, Department VI, Secretariat

• Office 1 - Dangerous Goods, Maritime Casualties and Port State Control

• Office 2 - Safety Technical Services, Market Supervisory, Quality Rules And Flag State Control

• Office 3 - Maritime Security

• Office 4 - Maritime Personnel Training and Minimum Safe Manning

And NATIONAL CONTACT POINT FOR EMERGENCIES FLAG STATEPhone: 338/6707786from Monday to Thursday from h. 16:30 to 8:00 on Friday from h. 12:00Saturday, Sunday and holidays h.24 EMAIL:- ufficio2.reparto6@mit.gov.it- ida.montanaro@mit.gov.it- antonino.scarpato@mit.gov.it- sonia.melone@mit.gov.it- tommaso.darpino@mit.gov.it

- pietro.vicedomini@mit.gov.it

General policy

Agreement

A revised Agreement has been signed on 24^th November 2022 between the Administration and Recognised Organisation (RO) SA.

The Agreement and its Appendices 1 and 2 show the details of authorisation granted (see Agreement governing the delegation of statutory certification services to Appendix 2 to the Agreement).

An Agreement for the certification under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code has been signed on 18th December 2024 between the Administration and Recognised Organisation (RO) SA, with an entry into force on 1st January 2025 and valid until 1st January 2037 (see Agreement governing the delegation of statutory certification services).

An Agreement for the certification under the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 (ITC69) has been signed on 4th December 2024 between the Administration and Recognised Organisation (RO) SA, with an entry into force on 4th December 2024 and valid until 4th December 2029 (see Agreement governing the delegation of statutory certification services).

Authorisation

Surveys and issuance of statutory certificates

The society is authorised to carry out surveys and to issue the following international certificates and documents on Recognised Organisation (RO) classed ships only (refer to Appendix 1 to the Agreement):

1. Load Lines Certificate (including exemption certificate, first issuance being subject to Administration’s agreement)

2. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate

3. Document of Compliance for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods

4. Document of Authorization for the Carriage of Grain

5. International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk

6. Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk

7. International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk

8. Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk

9. Document of Compliance for the Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC)

10. Polar Ship Certificate

11. Exemption certificates related to SOLAS convention and associated codes (first issuance being subject to Administration’s agreement)

12. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP)

13. International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in bulk (NLS)

14. International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate (ISPP)

15. International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPP)

16. Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (EIAPP)

17. International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEE)

18. Statement of Compliance related to fuel oil consumption reporting

19. Statement of Compliance related to fuel oil consumption reporting and operational carbon intensity rating

20. Confirmation of compliance - SEEMP Part II and Part III

Statutory certificates should be issued by Recognised Organisation (RO) in bilingual format, as available in ASMS Certificates Editor.

Surveys by Recognised Organisation (RO), statutory certificates issued by the Administration

The Society is authorised to carry out the surveys and audits of Recognised Organisation (RO) classed ships only and audits of Italian companies, for the purpose of the issuance of the following certificates directly by the Administration through the local Maritime Authorities and through the Consular Authorities abroad:

1. Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (excluded Radio, competency of Ministry of economic development-communications department),

2. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate,

3. High Speed Craft Safety Certificate,

4. High Speed Craft Permit to Operate,

5. Document of Compliance (DOC), ISM code,

6. Safety Management Certificate (SMC), ISM code.

7. Special purpose Ship Safety Certificate

8. Exemption Certificate (SOLAS and codes referred)

Upon completion of ship’s inspections, the dedicated Declaration to purpose (together with any attachments issued) is to be submitted by mail by the attending surveyor to the SSQM or NS Operational Manager, to check and confirm. The Declaration is to be signed by the attending surveyor and confirmed by the SSQM or NS Operational Manager. Four dedicated Declarations to purpose with respective “Attachments to Declaration” (Deficiency) to be prepared by surveyor (two for the Administration and two for the vessel). Declarations to purpose and attachment are available in the “System Certificate Editor- National Certificates”.

Upon receipt of the Recognised Organisation (RO) survey reports and / or audit reports, the local Maritime Authority (or, abroad, the competent Consular Authority) issues the full-term certificates.

Information to the Administration

According to the Agreement with the Administration, Recognised Organisation (RO) Italy has the obligation to send periodical information to them.

In order to comply with these requirements:

• Surveyors are requested to send to ZPMM_GEN scanned copy of the signed Declaration to Purposes, certificates and survey statements upon survey completion.

• CD are requested to send an email to ufficio2.reparto6@mit.gov.it and TBM-7@mase.gov.it (if MARPOL related) each time they receive a request for occasional survey to rectify PSC deficiency even if the ship is not detained. This is applicable also for further attendances necessary to close a PSC deficiency (refer also to PSC deficiencies).

Where not specifically indicated otherwise, the Italian Administration (made of the Transportation Dept. (MIT), the Enviromental Dept. (MASE) and the Coast Guard (ICG)) is to be contacted through Recognised Organisation (RO) Italy Napoli office only which has the role of country HO.

PSC deficiencies

In relation with point 2.2 and 2.3 of the Agreement (PSC cooperation), an information is to be provided to the Administration each time a PSCO issues a deficiency. This information has to be sent, at the following email addresses ufficio2.reparto6@mit.gov.it and TBM-7@mase.gov.it (if MARPOL related), immediately after the PSC inspection and also if further surveys are requested to clear PSC deficiencies.

Equivalences, Exemptions and Interpretations

The first exemption is reserved to the Administrations.

As per point 3.1 of the Agreement Recognised Organisation (RO) recognizes that Interpretations , Equivalences acceptance of substitutes are prerogative of the Administration (Direzione Generale del Ministero per la vigilanza sulle Autorità di Sistema portuale, il trasporto marittimo e per vie d'acqua interne dg.tm@pec.mit.gov.it) and Recognised Organisation (RO) cooperates as necessary.

Interpretations exist in form of circulars, the most important and or commonly used are mentioned directly inside this document and a free translation is attached. The list of all circulars is also attached and the full texts of those circulars are available in the Administration web sites www.guardiacostiera.gov.it, www.mit.gov.it and www.mase.gov.it/pagina/amministrazione-ambientale-marittima. For any possible additional needs pls refers to Recognised Organisation (RO) Italy - Napoli Office

In relation with points from 3.3 to 3.7 of the Agreement (Exemptions) the point of contact are: ufficio2.reparto6@mit.gov.it and TBM-7@mase.gov.it (if MARPOL related).In any case, applications for equivalence and exemptions are initially submitted by the ship’s owner to the harbour master of the ship’s port of registry and normally dealt with by Recognised Organisation (RO) Italy Napoli office.

Refer also to the attached file Circular GS 176/2025 for the procedures for management of requests for authorisations, derogations, exemptions and equivalences concerning the safety of navigation of vessels.

Statutory deficiencies

Deficiencies detected during surveys

Due to SOLAS Regulation II-1/3.1, most of class deficiencies are affecting also the statutory certifications (i.e. a contact damage to the hull reported as a class recommendation is to be reported as a Safety Construction condition and a OS Safety Construction is to be reported according). The Italian Administration as issued the Circular N. SG 124/2016 a free translation of which is in attached file.

With regards deficiencies affecting statutory certificates issued directly by Recognised Organisation (RO)

see section 3.1 of the Appendix 1 to the Agreement, displayed in Appendix 1 to the Agreement

With regard deficiencies affecting statutory certificates issued by the Administration

the following shall be implemented:

1. Minor deficiency:

   (As per IACS Rec.98, the severity of the finding is left to the professional judgement of the surveyor): if such deficiencies are discovered (and no rectified) during “periodical” surveys the RO is to records such deficiencies inside the Declaration to Purposes. The issuance/endorsement of a full time certificate or short time certificate is then recommended by the surveyor in the Declaration to purposes according the numbers (quantity) of such deficiencies (surveyor's appreciation). If such deficiencies are discovered (and not rectified) during a different type of surveys (i.e. a class survey, following which the Declaration to Purposes is not required) the surveyor will carry out the Occasional relevant statutory survey and will issue the survey statement (not the declaration to purposes) with all deficiencies listed as either recs or observation reporting not only the Limit Dates but also the temporary repairs/measures implemented. This statement will be handled over to the Administration by the Manager within 24 hrs after the survey completion. In any case infocards are as usual automatically dispatched to the Administration by the system.

2. Major deficiency:

   Recognised Organisation (RO) has the obligation to contact immediately the Administration (The local Coast Guard if the survey is in Italy, the Coast Guard HO if the survey is abroad ufficio2.reparto6@mit.gov.it) to agree on possible measures to downgrade the deficiencies and the handling of the statutory documentation

In accordance with this circular (SG 124/2016): any major deficiencies found (during any kind of surveys), is to be reported to the Administration even if it has been rectified during the survey. Since this is not automatically done by the system, this has to be done by the surveyor to the local Coast Guard Office if the survey is in Italy or to the Coast Guard H.O. if the survey is abroad. Since the deficiency is rectified this can be done in a reasonable time after the survey.

Deficiencies detected after surveys

(Circular GS 174/2024)

Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered, either of which defect the safety of the ship or the efficiency or completeness of its life-saving appliances or other equipment or changes are made for structures, equipment, disposition, material or components covered by the prescriptions of Load Line. The preliminary evaluation concerning changes or deficiencies is a duty of Recognised Organisation (RO) through the technical and professional opinion and, when considered necessary, the objective demonstration of verifications on board.

In such context, are taken into consideration:

1. Minor deficiencies, such that - even if are not solved - they don’t prevent the ship from safety operations, during the period prescribed for rectification, because are not dangerous for the ship, the people on board, the marine environment or cargo;

2. Major or detainable deficiencies, such that - if are not immediately managed – prevent the ship from operating safely due to the dangerousness for the ship, for the people on board, for the marine environment or cargo.

Recognised Organisation (RO) is obliged to consult the Administration in case of major deficiencies in order to propose and jointly define:

• the most appropriate corrective actions for the resolution of the failure/damage or else the down-grading from major to minor deficiencies and identify the alternative measures that guarantee an equivalent safety level;

• the management of the relative certification.

The down-graded deficiencies are to be properly reported with the issuing of deficiency table that contains at the minimum the following details: description of the deficiency, applicable rule reference, defined corrective actions or alternative measures considered equivalent, date by which the deficiency has to be solved (to be defined and agreed with the Administration). The elimination has to be verified by Recognised Organisation (RO) during an additional survey. Postponement of the solving of the event is not allowed except for reasonable situation that have to be studied case by case by the Administration.

Recognised Organisation (RO) independently handles the minor deficiencies that don’t need the Administration action. Whenever the issuing of disposition (example: equipment Chapter V of SOLAS) is considered necessary, Recognised Organisation (RO) has to consult the Administration.

Drawing’s Examinations

For new construction under Italian flag please refer to TNC_1118 Italy.

Transfer of class

Instructions for transfer of class of ships already flying the Italian Flag, are provided by the Administration with Circular Instruction to R.O. N.8 whose free translation is in the attached file “CircularInstructionstoROn.008” and to which ships in service surveyors and auditors shall refer to.

As per 7.1 of the Agreement Recognised Organisation (RO) does not issue statutory certificates on behalf of Administration to a ship that is downgraded or change class for safety reasons unless after consulting the Command General of the Corps of Port Capitaneries for certifications issued under the Conventions SOLAS and LOAD LINES, and the Ministry of Ecological Transition for the MARPOL to decide whether a full inspection is necessary.

As per 7.2 of the Agreement Recognised Organisation (RO) issues all certificates (as applicable) to a ship changing class Society only after having completed all required pending surveys and having dealt with all recommendations/conditions of class imposed by the loosing Society.

As per 7.3 of the Agreement informs the loosing Society before the issuance of the certificates the date of the intended issuance and confirms the date, the place and measures taken to deal with the delays in the surveys execution and in the application of the corrective actions of the recommendations/condition of class.

As per 7.5. of the Agreement Recognised Organisation (RO) to the Administration on a case by case basis a copy of all information related to points 7.2 and 7.3 of the Agreement.

Provisional Class Certificates maximum duration is 6 months.

Bulk carrier and Oil tanker

Recognised Organisation (RO) cannot acquire in class, according to the provisions of Reg.II-1 of SOLAS as amended, a bulk carrier or an oil tanker to which the provisions referred to in Reg.II-1/3-10 of the SOLAS Convention, as amended, apply if it has been designed and built under the supervision of an other Society whose regulations have not been subjected to verification, by the IMO, in accordance to Resolution MSC.296(87) “Guidelines for verification of conformity with goal-based construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers” and found to meet the requirements prescribed in Resolution MSC.287(87) “International goal-based construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers”.

Transfer of flag

Procedure for change to Italy flag

(Art 35 of the DPR 435/91)

In case of transfer of flag to Italy, all applicable drawings listed in §Plans for the survey commission shall be reviewed against Article 35 on behalf of the Italian flag.

Recognised Organisation (RO) surveyor shall ensure the availability of such drawings on board and deal with relevant comments.

When a request for a change of flag to Italy is received, in addition to inform the MOC, the Recognised Organisation (RO) Italy Napoli office who is the office in charge of the relationship with the Italian Administration is to be informed.

(DPR 393/1994)

When changing flag, the Recognised Organisation (RO) surveyor on board must perform a specific check on the materials, apparatuses and devices on board and prepare a list, indicating the type, manufacturer, and certifications.In case of materials/equipment not compliant with the applicable legislation, such materials/equipment must be promptly reported to the Owner for possible maintenance procedure on board (ref. DPR 393/ 1994 in attached files) or replacement.

Verifications of materials/equipment during renewal surveys after change of flag.

The Recognised Organisation (RO) surveyor on board must verify that no change occurred to the materials, apparatuses and devices entered in the initial list accepted at the change of flag.

Procedure for flag-out / flag-in

Without prejudice to the administrative procedures, even where the duration of the operation can be quantified within a short time span and within the same port and/or roadstead, ships under a flag-out regime are in any event entered in the registers of another State and, therefore, the national statutory certification “ceases to be valid” in accordance with the provisions contained in the applicable international conventions.

In the subsequent flag-in phase and with regard to the issuance of statutory certificates, it is considered appropriate to adopt one of the options set out in Circular GS 179/2026 (attached file “Circular GS n. 179 2026 Procedures for flag out flag in of ships flying the Italian flag”).

Two options are detailed in the Circular GS 179/2026: when the foreign flag Administration issues or when it does not issue the statutory certificates, together with the certification activities in common to those two options.

Annex 1 of Circular GS 179/2026 details the procedure for deletion from the Italian flag for registration in a foreign register (flag-out), following bareboat charter, and subsequent registration in the special register with concurrent return to the Italian flag (flag-in) in the 3rd Section of the International Register.

Circulars & Safety Alerts

Circulars

All circulars (only some officially translated in English) can be found at:

https://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/portale/it/web/guest/normativa-sulla-sicurezza-della-navigazione-e-marittima?r=&tipologia=Circolari

A list of translated titles of all Italian Admin. Coast Guard Regulations / Maritime Security / Circulars (in force) is in the attached file “List of Italian Adm CG Circulars”.

Free English translation of Circulars and Instructions to RO are available in attached files, but it is reminded that the Official Text of legal instruments and circulars language is in Italian language.

Original circulars issued by Ministry of Ambient for MARPOL can be found at:

https://www.mase.gov.it/pagina/risoluzioni-e-circolari-marpol

Safety Alerts

Please refer to SAFETY ALERT

Certificate language

(Series Instructions to Recognised Organisations n. 17/2018)

Statutory and Class Certificates shall be issued in Italian, official language of the Republic of Italy, and in English.

For further information, refer to attached file “Instructions to RO n. 17_2018 Statutory and Class Certificates languages-pdf”.

Propulsion line certification for Italian flag classed vessels

(Communication from Administration dated 31/01/2019)

For classed vessels the following requirements are applicable:

1. units with keel laying dated on 1st July 2019 and after:

   - testing of main engine and propulsion line (i.e. red. gear, propeller shaft and propeller) or, as alternative

   - malta cross (note Recognised Organisation (RO) Italy: to be intended as “Malta cross MACH”) assignment

2. units with keel laying dated before 1st July 2019:

   -rules of class societies issuing the class certificate are applicable. (note Recognised Organisation (RO) Italy: to be intended that DOT MACH is acceptable)

It means that:

• COIs are required for main engines, red. gears, prop. shaft and propellers ,as a minimum, for vesselswith keel laying >= 1\7\2019

• dot MACH is accepted for vessels with keel laying < 1\7\2019

For further information, refer to attached file “PROPULSION LINE CERTIFICATION FOR ITALIAN FLAG CLASSED VESSELS”.

Statutory inspections on Italian vessels not subject to Int. Conventions

Refer to the attached file “GEN 001 Procedure for statutory inspection on Italian vessels Rev 5.pdf”.

This procedures indicates in Table 1 the statutory certificates, their validities and the survey codes associated. For each survey code, an item has been created referring, if necessary, to the checklist to be filled and attached to the survey report. These checklists are in attached files as follows:

• Rapporto di visita per unità con sole A.S.- tsl inf. 25 rev 1 - “Checklist Form_007.xlsx”

• Check list per visite di naviglio munito del certificato di navigabilità- “Checklist Form_022.xlsx”

• Unità marcate CE da diporto - EC pleasure crafts - “Checklist Form_028A.xlsx”

• Unità marcate NON CE da diporto - NOT EC pleasure crafts - “Checklist Form_028B.xlsx”

• Rapporto di visita per A.S. - tsl sup. 25 - “Checklist Form_038.xlsx”

• Rapporto di verifica per nave da diporto, Lista di controllo per visita iniziale, periodica, convalida e occasionale - “Checklist Form_060.doc”

• Rapporto di visita per Idoneità per unità tsl sup. 25 - “Checklist Form_073.xlsx”

• Rapporto per la prova pratica di stabilità - “Checklist Form_035.xlsx”

Advices given by the RO

(Series of Instructions to Entrusted Bodies: n. 24/2021)

This circular gives instructions for transmission of technical advices in the event that the Administration requests an advice regarding an administrative procedure.

Refer to the attached file “Series RO Instructions 24_2021.pdf’

Electronic Statutory Certificates

(Administration email dated 06/04/2022)

Recognised Organisation (RO) can issue electronic statutory certificates in name and on behalf of Italian Administration.

Dual certification (from roro-pax ship to roro-cargo ship)

(Instructions to RO 33/2024)

The Administration has identified and believes it’s possible to extend the approach of “dual safety certification” to the “service” for which a ro-ro passenger ferry ship can be used if intended - for a limited time period - only to the “transport of goods” and with a number of passengers not exceeding 12 (twelve).

Considering the absence of a regulatory or legal provision that prohibits the issuing of dual certification, it is considered possible to allow the completion of the investigation for the issue of dual certification limited to the case mentioned above and for vessels in national navigation. This does not apply to ro-ro high-speed passenger crafts.

The procedure for the issuance of the dual safety certification is detailed in Attachment 1 of the Instructions to RO 33/2024. The preliminarily list of necessary technical conditions to which the certification process is conditioned is given in Instructions to RO 33/2024.

Use of exclusive inspectors employed by other bodies recognised at European level

In accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 391/2009, the Administration allows exceptionally, on a case-by-case basis, the use of exclusive inspectors employed by other bodies recognised at European level, with which the Recognised Organisation (RO) itself has entered into agreements.

In this respect, the General Directorate (or the head office in Italy) of the Recognised Organisation (RO) requests as soon as possible to the Ministry of Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility the possibility of such use, specifying the reasons for the need, as well as the areas in which these inspectors will be engaged. The Ministry of Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility, after evaluating this request, may appoint an exclusive inspector from another Agency or, if necessary, not accept such use, giving timely notice to the Recognised Organisation (RO).

LL 66

Load Line certificate

Assignment of multiple freeboards and deadweights

Refer to the Circular Generale Series No 84 (see the attached file “Circular Generale Series No84”).

SOLAS 74

Safety Construction Certificate

(References are related to Articles from DPR 435/91)

Hull and relevant outfitting

Intact ship stability

(Art 60)

All intact ships shall have stability characteristics consistent with the service they are intended for. The said characteristics shall, in every case, comply with the Technical Body Rules.

Power operation of anchor capstan or windlass and for capstan or winches for mooring and warping operations

(Art. 72)

On mechanically propelled cargo ships of 200 grt and upwards, the capstan or windlass for anchor manœuvres shall be motorised.

On mechanically propelled ships of 300 grt and upwards, head and stern mooring and warping operations shall always be ready to be carried out, using motor capstans or winches.

Transmitting orders from the navigating bridge

(Art 73)

The independent means for communicating orders from the navigation bridge to the machinery space or control station shall comply with the Technical Body Rules. Small ships may be exempted from installing the said means, when the navigating bridge is within clear hearing distance.

In the case where no other direct signalling is practical, communication of orders between the navigating bridge and fore and aft control positions shall be assured in compliance with the Technical Body Rules ; an effective communication system between the navigating bridge and the ship’s internal spaces is also required.

Various equipment for machinery systems

Service and spare equipment

(Art 146)

Service and spare equipment for the main propulsion machinery, the auxiliaries and the electric installation shall be those specified by the Technical Body Rules.

Failure of Auxiliary Generator and use of containerized units

The Administration has issued Circular "Instructions to R.O. n.14/2017" a free translation of which is attached (see “Instructions to RO n. 14.2017 failure of diesel generator _ use of containerized unit.pdf”.

Devices and controls for transverse stability

(Instructions to RO N.18/2018)

With reference to SOLAS Regulation II-&/7-2-5, the Administration considers that while indicating the obligation that transverse stability devices must be able to be maneuvered above the bulkhead but, it does not forbid the possibility that they can be maneuvered even below this deck.

Consequently, the controls of the transversal stabilizers can also be positioned under the bulkhead deck but, exclusively, in addition to those positioned above the same deck. If additional controls are present below the bulkhead deck, the malfunction of these additional controls must not prevent the correct operation of the main control units positioned above the party as provided for by the SOLAS Convention.

For further information, refer to attached file “Serie Organismi Affidati 18_2018.doc”.

Black out test

(Instructions to RO N.19/2018)

In order to periodically test the efficiency of the source of emergency energy (including the temporary source), in the absence of main power supply, it is recommended that a test of the same through a real "black-out" must be performed by stopping the diesel service generators and verifying that all the utilities required by the aforementioned standards are supplied for at least 1 hour from the source of emergency energy and at least 30 minutes from the temporary source.

This test, without prejudice to the installation test relating to the first release of the statutory certification, must be performed annually:

• for passenger ships, on the occasion of the periodic renewal visit of the safety certificate for passenger ships

• for cargo ships, on the occasion of the mid-term or periodic renewal visit of the safety certificate for cargo ship equipment.

For further information, refer to attached file “Series of Relevant Bodies 19_2018.doc”.

Testing of watertight bulkheads (SOLAS Regulation II-1/11)

(Series Instructions Entrusted Organisms n. 16/2017)

The Administration does not accept the application of the IACS UR S14 on ships flying the Italian flag.

Tank testing of watertight compartment shall be carried out in strict adherence to SOLAS regulation II-1/11. Testing of watertight spaces not intended to hold liquids and cargo holds intended to hold ballast by filling them with water is not compulsory but it is required to strictly follow the alternative options requested in paragraph 1 of SOLAS Regulation II-1/11.

For further information, refer to attached file “Instructions to RO n. 16_2017 Tank testing (SOLAS Regulation II-111).-pdf”.

Quick release of doors in escape routes

(Circular General Series: 147/2018)

The Administrations considers that SOLAS Regulation II-2 / 13.3.2.6.2 is applicable to the doors installed along the main escape routes and, as far as possible, to those of secondary escape as long as they are not: 1. remotely controlled by means of magnets and normally open seals; 2. sliding doors (sliding doors); 3. decorative doors2.

For further information, refer to attached file “General Series 147_2018 Quick release of doors in escape routes”.

Means of escape

Refer to Circular SG 109 “Circular SG 109 Escape Means” per article 89 Presidential Decree 435/91 and Chapter II-2 D SOLAS part '74 as amended.

It is important to note that Article 89 of Presidential Decree 435/91 is applicable to all types of ships, regardless of their size, or whether or not they comply with the provisions of the SOLAS 74 Convention, as amended.

Means of escape from machinery spaces of cargo ships

(Circular NS No. 40/2026)

Recognised Organisation (RO) is requested, within the scope of the approval of plans pursuant to Article 35 of the current Safety Regulations, and as an alternative to the issuance of an exemption certificate, to verify the arrangement of vertical escape routes from machinery spaces in accordance with SOLAS Regulations II-2/13.4.1.1 and 13.4.2.1, taking into account the following acceptance criteria for escape trunks that cannot be arranged at the lowest level of the space, which, as recalled by MSC.1/Circ.1511/Rev.1, is to be understood as the lowest level reachable from the trunk (deck level, platform or passageway):

1. Only in cases of demonstrated technical impracticability (e.g. obstruction caused by non modifiable ship structures), supported by appropriate evidence;

2. Provided that alternative arrangements can be adopted to ensure rapid and safe access to the escape route under the worst foreseeable fire scenario, while in all cases complying with the “swiftly escape” requirement of SOLAS Regulation II-2/13.1, or otherwise ensuring an equivalent level of safety;

3. In compliance with the performance criteria relating both to evacuation times and environmental habitability identified in the IACS studies (SDC 12/INF.19 and INF.20); and

4. Through an arrangement consisting of a ladder and platform having dimensions not less than, and inclination not greater than, those specified in Chapter 13 of the FSS Code, in order to permit the evacuation of an injured person on a stretcher.

In cases of doubt or where proposed arrangements cannot be clearly assessed against the above criteria, the relevant design solutions shall be submitted to this Administration for evaluation and decision.

Acceptance of the arrangement shall be clearly indicated on the means of escape plans in accordance with Chapter 13 of the FSS Code and Article 35, paragraph 1, of the current Safety Regulations.

Opening of doors in counterflow and additional arrangements for sliding type decorative doors.

Refer to Circular GS 151/2019 in attached file “circolar SG n°151 19”.

Peak and machinery space bulkheads, shaft tunnels (SOLAS Regulation II-1/12.6.2)

(Series of Instructions to Entrusted Bodies: n. 26/2021)

Recognized Bodies are requested to apply the SOLAS Regulation II-1 / 12.6.2 to ships flying the Italian flag whose construction contracts have been signed at the date from the publication of this Circular n. 26/2021.

Main source of electricity and lighting systems

(Instructions to Recognized Organizations n. 31/2023)

The Administration considers that the shaft generators, having as prime mover the main engine of the ship, can be accepted as part of the main source of electrical energy of the ship, under the conditions set out in the Circulars MSC.1/Circ.1464/Rev.1 and MSC.1/Circ.1572/Rev.1 and subsequent amendments, as applicable, provided that such compliance, of the shaft generators, is reported in the status of the vessel which must therefore indicate for ships built:

• until 8 June 2017: “the shaft generator meet the conditions imposed by Circular MSC.1/Circ.1464/Rev.1 dated 24 October 2013”

• on or after 9 June 2017: “the shaft generator respond to conditions imposed by Circular MSC.1/Circ.1572/Rev.1 dated 8 December 2020”.

Fireworks

(Series of Instructions to Entrusted Organizations: n. 32/2023)

This circular comes into force on 1st February 2024.

For the possible transport of fireworks, the pontoons/floats must have:

1. the certificate of suitability for the transport of dangerous goods, class 1 (divisions 1.1 to 1.6 and 1.4S) in accordance with the provisions of Presidential Decree n. 134 of 6 June 2005, applicable to pontoons/floats:

   • for which SOLAS is not applicable:

     • pontoons/floats certified for national navigation; or

     • less than 500 GT in international navigation

   • to which SOLAS is applicable, but built before 1st September 1984.

2. the document of conformity referred to in paragraph 4 of SOLAS Regulation II-2/19, applicable for pontoons/floats constructed on or after 1st September 1984 and which fall within the scope of SOLAS.

Annex 1 to this circular, contains the verifications to be carried out for the purpose of issuing the certificate of suitability for fireworks shooting.

(Instructions to Recognised Organisations Series No.36/2025)

As regard to the period of validity of measures, the certificate of suitability for firing must be prepared by Recognised Organisation (RO) for each individual event, as indicated in the application and for which the harbour master’s office will issue the appropriate order.

Mooring and towing equipment

Refer to Circular General Series 171/2023 in attached files.

Reg.II-1/3-8.8: ships of less than 3000 GT apply the provisions of SOLAS Reg.II-1/3-8.7 to the extent appropriate to the dimensions of the “mooring deck”. The extent of this application is defined by Recognised Organisation (RO), based on its regulations, the IACS UR (A2 and A3) and the interpretation provided in MSC.1/Circ.1362/Rev.2, and attested in the ship's mooring arrangement plan which is approved by Recognised Organisation (RO).

Openings in watertight bulkheads under the bulkhead deck of passenger ships

Refer to Circular General Series 171/2023 in attached files.

Reg.II-1/13.6.1.2: the installation of watertight doors with a width wider than 1.2 meters is subject to case-by-case evaluation by this Administration following the presentation of an appropriate study - prepared by the Company or Construction shipyard and developed according to the indications contained in MSC.1/Circ.1455 - and accompanied by the technical opinion of Recognised Organisation (RO).

Reg.II-1/13.6.1.3: the installation of other forms of energy in addition to those envisaged is subject to case-by-case evaluation by this Administration following the presentation of an appropriate study - prepared by the Company or Construction Shipyard and developed according to the indications contained in MSC.1/Circ.1455 - and accompanied by the technical opinion of Recognised Organisation (RO).

Reg.II-1/13.6.1.4: the use of closing devices, above the bulkhead deck, other than those provided for by the same rule, is subject to case-by-case evaluation by this Administration following presentation of an appropriate study - prepared by the Company or construction site and developed according to the indications contained in MSC.1/Circ.1455 - and accompanied by a technical opinion of Recognised Organisation (RO).

Reg.II-1/13.6.1.6: in passengers areas and machinery spaces, as defined in SOLAS Reg.II-1/2.15, the acoustic alarm is integrated with an intermittent visual signal placed in the immediate vicinity of the watertight door where it can be visible regardless of the closing or opening position of the door itself.

Lifting appliances and loose gears

Refer to Circular General Series 171/2023 in attached files.

Reg.II-1/3-13: is applicable to lifting equipment and related mobile accessories (loose gears), placed on board ships used in international navigation, as defined in points 35) to 37) of the paragraph 1, Article 1 of Presidential Decree 435/91, including those with a safety working load (SWL) between 500Kg and 1000Kg in accordance with the criteria of Article 128 of Presidential Decree 435/91, and installed on or after January 1st, 2026; and before January 1st, 2026 (existing).

Means of embarkation and disembarkation

Refer to Instructions to ROs 38/2025

For the purposes of the condition to be used for the determination of the length of the embarkation/disembarkation ladder and the relative position of the lower platform, for vessels having heights of their respective decks not exceeding 20 meters, this Administration, believes that the interpretation of the “lightest seagoing condition”, cited in paragraph 3.4.1 of circular MSC.1/Circ.1331, must refer to the real lighter ballast navigation condition, determined according to the definition referred to in SOLAS Reg.III/3.13 below:

“Lightest sea-going condition” is the loading condition with the ship on even keelport, without cargo, with 10% stores and fuel remaining and in the case of a passenger ship with the full number of passengers and crew and their luggage.”

Safety Equipment Certificate

(References are related to Articles from DPR 435/91)

Attestation after Safety Equipment survey

Recognised Organisation (RO) is not authorized to issue or endorse the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.

Recognised Organisation (RO) surveyor performs the survey and, on completion, issues a “Declaration in the scope of Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate”. The declaration is then delivered to the local Maritime Authority, for surveys carried out in Italy, or to Italian Embassy / Consulate, in case of surveys carried out outside Italy, for subsequent issuance / endorsement of the certificate.

In some cases the declaration can be delivered to the Italian Coast Guard also for survey carried out outside Italy as per Italian Circular GS 110 -2015: “Issue and renewal of safety certificates for merchant ships (cargo) and for passenger ships operating abroad”.

As a general instruction agreed with the Administration, the following two choices are to be used by Recognised Organisation (RO) to fill the column identified as “Actual provision” in the forms attached to Italian Declarations (Form E / Form P / Form SPS):

• YES or Provided or Fitted: when the equipment is installed on board and to be considered as mandatory;

• NO or Not Provided or “-”: when the equipment is not installed and to be considered not mandatory.

Regarding the Nautical Chart and the ECDIS system, the Administration accepts a form filled in the respect of MSC.1/Circ.1496.

Fire protection

General provisions

(Art 85)

Ships constructed before 01 July 1986 shall comply with all convention regulations, according to the ship’s date of construction, to the Technical Body Rules and to the following additional requirements:

1. they shall, at least, comply with 1948 Convention regulations on fire-extinguishers for new ships, even if their keel had already been laid on the day of the entry into force of the said Convention,

2. they shall be equipped with devices for stopping the fans of the machinery spaces and of the cargo spaces and for closing all passages, ventilation ducts, bounding cofferdams around the funnels and other openings, if any, in said spaces. In the case of fire, if necessary, said devices shall be operated from the outside and the mechanical ventilation of the machine spaces shall be stopped from a place, easily accessible, found outside said places and relevant trunks,

3. they shall be equipped with devices for stopping forced or activated draught fans, the oil fuel transfer pumps and oil fuel service pumps and similar pumps,

4. every oil fuel pipe which, if damaged would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or daily service tank situated above the double bottom, shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space concerned in the event of a fire occuring in the space in which such tanks are situated. In the special case of deep tanks situated in any shaft or pipe tunnel or similar space, valves on the tank shall be fitted but control in the event of fire may be effected by means of an additional valve on the pipe or pipes outside the tunnel or similar space. If such additional valve is fitted in the machinery space, it shall be operated from a position outside this space,

5. electric radiators, if used, shall be fixed in position and so constructed as to minimize fire risks. No such radiators shall be fitted with an element so exposed that curtains, or other similar materials can be scorched or set on fire by heat from the element,

6. the fire hoses in the machinery spaces and those in other spaces of the same nature, where the risk of fuel spilling exists, shall be fitted with spray-type nozzles for spraying water on the fuel, or with dual-type nozzles. Metallic extensions shall furthermore be provided, the number and characteristics of which are indicated in the technical body rules,

7. ships of 4,000 grt and upwards, with bulkheads in the accommodation space corridors not made of steel or constructed with B class panels, shall be fitted with additional foam extinguishers with a 9-litre capacity or equivalent near the end of every escape route.

Stairways, corridors and escape doors

(Art 89)

The number of means of escape from the spaces shall comply with convention regulations. However for spaces or groups of spaces with areas under 50 square metres, the technical body, when approving the plan for means of escape mentioned under Article 35, may accept a single means of escape if justified by the nature and location of the spaces and by the number of persons who might normally be accommodated or employed there.

The dimension of the means of escape and the number of stairways in all accommodation and service spaces for passengers and crew, except for what is specified below in c), shall comply with the following regulations:

1. there shall be:

   1. at least 1 stairway for every space, or group of spaces, intended for 50 persons or less,

   2. at least 2 stairways for every space, or group of spaces, intended for more than 50 but not more than 120 persons,

   3. at least 3 stairways for every space, or group of spaces, intended for more than 120 but not more than 200 persons,

   4. at least 3 stairways plus one stairway for every hundered (or fraction of a hundred) persons over 200, for every space or group of spaces, intended for more than 200 persons,

2. for external stairways the number of persons allowed is double the one indicated above,

3. escape stairways, corridors and doors under 65 cm in width shall not be admitted. A stairway of 120 cm or more in width may be considered as a double stairway inasmuch as it may be used by two persons side by side,

4. stairway steps shall have a lift not higher than 20 cm with tread width proportionate to lift but at least 25 cm for ships constructed on or after the entry into force of the present regulations. In any case, the width of passageways shall be sufficient when, in the opinion of the Technical Body, in the case of alarm, persons coming from various lower spaces are able to simultaneously converge in said passageway such as a stairway, corridor or door in order to reach the upper decks.

The means of escape from spaces where the crew normally works, from the propulsion machinery, from the boiler spaces and from the shaft tunnels, as well as from accommodation spaces on cargo ships and the like, with a length of under 30 m, shall have a width of not less than 400 mm and stairs with a tread width and lift adequate for the type of stairway or ladder chosen,

Internal stairways and relative supports shall be made of steel or of other fit material in conformity with the Technical Body Rules.

On ships constructed before 8 August 1973, the internal stairways and relative supports on passenger ships carrying more than 150 passengers, as well as those under the open deck on cargo ships exceeding 4,000 grt, shall be made of steel or other fit material in conformity with the Technical Body Rules.

The Ministry, after consulting the Technical Body, may authorize arrangements of escape means different from the ones indicated above provided they offer the same efficiency required in item 1 of the present Article.

Fireman’s outfit

(Art 90)

Herebelow is the number of fireman’s outfits required on board cargo ships exceeding 400 grt:

1. 1 on ships under 500 grt,

2. 2 on ships of tonnage included between 500 and 30,000 grt,

3. 3 on ships over 30,000 grt.

Special requirements for tankers

(Art 171)

Tankers of 2,000 dwt and upwards which are not fitted with a fixed deck foam system shall be fitted with a portable foam system complying with technical body rules on extinguishing fires, due to oil spills, in cargo tank areas.

Periodical maintenance of fixed and portable fire-fighting equipment

Refer to Circular GS 100/2014 Rev 1 in the attached file “100 2014 RULES FOR PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE OF FIXED AND PORTABLE FIRE”.

Leakage of gas from CO2 cylinders

Refer to the Circular Non Series 12/2018 in the attached file “Safety alert Circular Non di serie 12-2018 CO2 system -burst safety disc-pdf”.

Protection of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces

Refer to Circular SG 81 “Circular SG 81 Amendments to Rule II-2 20 SOLAS Protection of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces”.

Sprinkler systems with high-pressure sprinkler type "Hi-fog".

Circular 112/2015 is applicable to automatic high pressure sprinkler systems of "water mist" type.

Refer to “Circular SG 112 Verification of the operating heads of sprinkler systems with high-pressure sprinkler type Hi-fog.” in attached file.

Periodic maintenance of fixed installations and mobile fire-fighting equipment

Circular 136/2017 is to be applied to plants of the type not with water spray

Refer to “Circular SG 136 periodic maintenance of prinkler systems (including nebulized water spray and spray water systems) or hi-fo” in attached file.

Life-saving appliances

Characteristics and requirements of the life-saving appliances

(Art 94)

The construction characteristics and requirements and the arrangements of survival craft with launching devices and personal life-saving appliances shall comply with convention regulations, for ships subject to it, with the present regulations and with technical body rules, taking for granted the provisions of Article 96 (Exemption).

When launching appliances are required for liferafts, they shall never serve more than 6 liferafts. This number may be increased to 7 by the Ministry, after consulting the technical body, on ships constructed before the entry into force of the present regulations depending on the ship’s characteristics and to the type of service.

Ships with a length of over 24 metres constructed on or after the entry into force of the present regulations, certified for service less restricted than local service and not equipped with rescue boats, shall have on board at least one easily recovered motorised survival craft.

General criteria for the arrangement of life-saving appliances

(Art 95)

Throw-overboard launchable liferafts shall be stowed:

1. in a position such that they can be thrown overboard far from the bow and stern and at a sufficient distance from the propellers,

2. on special ramps, if deemed necessary by the Maritime Authority after consulting the Technical Body.

The Ministry, after consulting the technical body, may allow the ladders to be replaced with other approved type devices which allow boarding onto the survival craft, provided the ship has at least one boarding ladder on either side.

Muster and survival craft embarkation stations shall be chosen so as to enable stretcher cases to be placed in survival craft.

Lifebuoys, other than man overboard lifebuoys shall be placed, when required, two afore on either side and likewise abaft.

Davits of small ships: If the embarkation deck is less than 2 m above the ship’s minimum draught waterline, the davits may be calculated only according to the weight of the boat completely equipped and with two persons on board. Said davits need not be of approved type, taking for granted technical body rules.

Initial controls and surveys

(Art 97)

During every survey for the renewal of passenger ships safety or seaworthiness certificates or of cargo ship safety equipment or fitness certificates, a lowering test shall be carried out with the following criteria: Every survival craft shall be lowered so as to skim the water surface and shall then be loaded with weights in all its length corresponding to the total weight of the persons the craft is allowed to carry multiplied by 75, plus 5%; the survival craft is then lowered into the water and released by the tackles.

The test may also be carried out by loading the craft before it is lowered without adding the 5%.

If the test should be carried out by loading the craft after having lowered it to the surface, the use of water in bulk may be permitted using particular precautions to avoid an eventual overloading of the davits due to the presence of liquid surfaces.

Requirements for evaluation and replacement of Lifeboat Release and Retrieval System are provided by the Administration with Circular NS 12/2013 whose a free translation is in the attached file “CircularNSn.12_2013” and to which MOCs, CDs and ships in service surveyors shall refer to.

Annual and quinquennal inspection of Life Saving Appliances

(SOLAS III / 20.11)

The annual and quinquennal inspection of LSA can be performed either by the equipment manufacturer or by a firm authorized by the Italian Administration. An ad hoc certificate is issued by the Administration to each service company authorized by them.

The Recognised Organisation (RO)’s surveyor has to attend the quinquennal inspection and test. For the annual inspection and test, the presence at the same time is not required but during the safety equipment annual survey, the Recognised Organisation (RO)’s surveyor has to carry out a general inspection and witnessing a functioning test.

During Safety Equipment / Safety Passenger Ship surveys, the Recognised Organisation (RO) surveyor verifies through the records that the application of the requirements of the Circular S.G. N.103/2014 (replacement of the davits free-wheel as necessary and / or as per maker recommendation or every 5 years) in the attached file “CircularSGn.103_2014-Freewheels” have been implemented.

Approved type life-saving appliances and relative apparatus and devices

(Art 98)

Life-saving appliances stowed on board before 1^st July 1986 or prior to the date of entry into force of the present regulations if not subject to the convention, which in the opinion of the Ministry after consulting the technical body are in satisfactory conditions, may be kept on board until they need to be substituted.

The Ministry, after consulting the Technical Body, may apply regulation 1.4.3 of chapter III of the convention to live-saving appliances and relative apparatus and devices stowed on board the above-mentioned ships on or after 1 July 1986, if subject to the convention, or on or after the entry into force of the present regulations, if not subject to the convention, to substitute the existing ones or on occasion of major repairs or conversion, as well as alterations which require the addition or the replacement of said life-saving appliances and relative apparatus and devices. Taking for granted the provisions of regulation 1.4.3 of chapter III of the convention regarding lifeboats, liferafts and relative launching appliances ; life-saving appliances, relative apparatus and devices replaced or installed after 1 July 1991, shall comply with the “approved type” regulations as indicated in the table mentioned earlier.

Distress signals on the navigation bridge

(Art 99)

Cargo ships shall be equipped with efficient means of making rescue daytime and night signals, kept on the navigating bridge or nearby, including at least:

1. 12 red light rocket parachute flares,

2. 6 red star hand flares,

3. 9 red light hand flares,

4. 1 daylight signalling lamp.

Checks on first aid kits

(Art 100)

Ship doctors shall occasionally check the first aid kits reporting it on the sanitary log-book.

The said notations shall be reported on the log and accounting log.

Requirements for ships constructed before 1 July 1986

(Art 101)

Cargo ships with no midship superstructure, with a length of 150 m or more, shall be equipped, in addition to their existing survival craft, with an inflatable liferaft capable of accommodating at least 6 persons, stowed as far forward as is practicable and reasonable.

Cargo ships not exceeding 1,600 grt, constructed before 19 November 1952 may be allowed to keep the existing survival craft or craft sufficient for all persons on board provided the ships have one or more liferafts sufficient for all persons on board, for a period of 3 years from the entry into force of the present regulations.

Cargo ships not exceeding 1,600 grt, constructed before 19 November 1952, may be permitted not to carry motor lifeboats provided it has been verified that the ships have never had such lifeboats for a period of 5 years from the entry into force of the present regulations.

All ships constructed before 19 November 1952 may be allowed to have lifeboats with a carrying capacity of 61 to 100 persons which are neither motor lifeboats nor mechanically propelled lifeboats other than motor lifeboats, for a period of 3 years from the entry into force of the present regulations.

All ships constructed before 19 November 1952 may be allowed to carry lifeboats with manual pumps which are not type-approved, provided these pumps were already in use on the above-mentioned date and provided they are efficient, for a period of 3 years from the entry into force of the present regulations.

Liferafts

1. Regulation III / 20.8.3 Solas 74 - Life rafts with 30-month revision intervals certified according to the MED directive on marine equipment

   (Circular SG 140_2018, repealing CircularSG 95_2011)

   Self-inflating life rafts are accepted on board national vessels, with a revision period of 30 months, equally in possession of:

   - Authorization issued by this Administration, in accordance with the Circular General Series n.95/ 2011, or

   - MED certifications issued by a notified body for Directive 2014/90 / EU.

   The 30-month review period is published for the first ten years from the date on which the raft was established. At the end of this period (10 years), the raft revision will follow the annual cadence foreseen by Rule III / 20.8.1.1 Solas 74.

   For further information, refer to attached file “Circular General Series n.140_2018”.

2. Requirements for ro-ro passenger ships.

   (Circular General series n. 137/2017)

   Liferafts on ro-ro passenger ships must be served by MES (Marine Evacuation System), or by launching devices, equally distributed on each side of the ship.

   For further information, refer to attached file “CIRCULAR SG 137 17 liferafts for ro-ro pax ships”.

3. Expiration of inflatable liferaft equipments

   Refer to Circular SG 115 “Circular SG115 Expiration of inflatable life rafts equipment” in attached file.

Liferafts and marine evacuation systems (MES)

Refer to Circular SG 118 “Circular SG 118 Opening of liferafts and marine evacuation systems (MES)” in attached file.

Refer to Circular NS 20/2019 (in attached file “Circular NS 20 2019”) which defined the methods for disembarking launching self-inflating life rafts and MES for the necessary revision and / or maintenance activities.

Refer to Circular NS 14/2025 (in attached file “Circular NS 14 2025 Delegation for the issuance of provision for “Approval of program for deployment of MES systems””)

Immersion and Anti-exposure Suits

In accordance with Circular SG n.129 the tight test is to be carried out every 3 years and every year for suits older than 10 years by competent/recognized shore service stations not necessarily authorized by the maker, but with genuine instructions and parts as required.

For more details ref. to the Circular for which a free translation is attached (see “Circular SG n. 129 Immersion & Antiexpousure Suits maintenance.pdf”.

Consistency and arrangement of immersion suits on board cargo ships

Rule 32.3 of Chapter III of Solas 74, as amended, effective from 1 July 2006.

Refer to attached file “Circular SG 62 Consistency and arrangement of immersion suits on board cargo ships”.

Use of descenders instead of ladders for embarking on life-saving equipment

(Instructions to RO N.20/2018)

The use of descenders, in place of the ladders for embarking on the rescue means, has already been allowed on board the national vessels in some specific cases. In order to generalize the use of this type of device, the Administration has published instructions to RO 20/2018.

For further information, refer to attached file “SAFETY OF NAVIGATION 20_2018.doc”.

General emergency alarm system (SOLAS Regulation III/6.4.2)

Refer to Circular General Series: 146/2018 in attached file “General Series 146_2018 Sound pressure from general emergency installations and public information installed on board new and existing passenger ships”.

Deployment Marine Evacuation System (MES)

Refer to Circular General Series: 145/2018 in attached file “General Series 145_2018”.

Medicines, medical materials on lifeboats/liferafts

Refer to Circular SG 67 in attached file “Circular SG 67 Medicines, medical materials and instructions for their use, which lifeboats and life rafts must be equipped with” which sets out the type and quantity of medicines and medical materials that must be provided inside life rafts with the following capacities: up to 25 people, from 25 to 90 people and over 90 people.

Lifeboats and rescue boats lowering cables

Refer to Circular SG 75 “Circular SG 75 Maintenance _ replacement of suspension and lowering cables” concerning Maintenance / replacement of suspension and lowering cables both of the lifeboats and of rescue boats and related testing.

"Over size" and "infants" lifejackets

Refer to Circular SG 86 “Circular SG 86 _Over size_ and _infants_ lifejackets”.

Requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear (MSC 402(96))

(Circular General Series 156/2020)

(Decree No 321/2020 in attached file “DECREE 321 2020 dd 21 April 2020-life saving appliances service providers recognition on behalf of Italian Adm.pdf”)

The provisions of the aforementioned Resolution MSC.402(96) are transposed into the Italian national legislation through a new executive Decree 321/2020, entered into force on May 5th, 2020 and repealing the executive Decree No. 392/2010.

Service providers currently authorized under the executive Decree No. 392/2010, including those in possession of an extension of their authorization, can continue operating provided that – pursuant to article 6 of the executive Decree No. 321/2020 – within 1 (one) year from the entry into force of the new decree (that is, within May 5th, 2021) – they have obtained the authorization to operate as service providers by one of the ROs recognized by this Administration in accordance with article 4 of the new executive Decree.

Recognised Organisation (RO) NR 533 “Approval of Service Suppliers” is applicable for life saving appliances' service providers. A specific Certificate of Approval is available in Recognised Organisation (RO) system “Service supplier” and is to be issued on behalf of the Italian Administration.

Contents of Circular Series “General” No. 131/2017 (in attached file ““Circular SG 131_2017 ITAL INGLESE maintenance lifesaving appl””) shall be considered as still valid where not incompatible with the provisions of the executive Decree No. 321/2020.

(Circular NS 22/2021 - Instructions / Clarifications and interpretations regarding Decree No 321/2020)

This circular provides guidelines as well as clarifications and interpretations, with reference to:

• field of application

• definition of make and type of rescue device

• certification of technical personnel and evaluation of the training established by the service providers

• authorization document to be issued to the service provider

• definition of Recognized Organization

• principle of mutual recognition, between the Recognized Organizations, of the documents of approval issued to the service providers

In particular:

• The approval document referred to in article 4 of executive decree n.321 / 2020, issued to the service provider “on behalf” of the Administration will have to be accepted by all Recognized Organizations

• In case the service supplier is not authorised as required by article 4, then article 7 of executive decree n. 321 / 2020 is to be applied.

• Every single approval document issued on behalf of the Administration must be, without delay, made available to the Administration also through the sharing of databases developed for this purpose by recognized bodies to keep adequate records of this process.

For further information, refer to the attached file “Circular NS 22 2021 Managerial Decree 21 April 2020, n. 321 -life saving appl. service providers”.

Extracts of the Executive Decree No. 321/2020

The five-yearly thorough examination, overhaul and overload operational tests of paragraph 6.3 of the Annex to the Resolution MSC.402(96) shall be carried out in the presence of a surveyor of the Recognized Organization duly appointed to perform the relevant statutory surveys of ships.

The service provider shall apply for and obtain a statement of compliance with the requirements of Resolution MSC.402(96) issued by a RO through the application of IACS UR Z17 standard. The authorization is represented by the “approval document” issued by a RO after the entry into force of this Decree. The aforesaid document shall specify that the RO is acting on behalf of the flag State and contain a list of make and type of life-saving appliances for which the service provider is able to operate. A copy of the approval document shall be sent to the Administration by the RO.

Where a service provider authorized in accordance with article 4 of the present Decree is not available to carry out an activity or if the life-saving appliance’s manufacturer is no longer active or not available to provide technical assistance, the Company may request that the Administration accept an unauthorized service provider.

For further information, refer to the attached file “circular General Series 156 2020 life saving maintenance and services suppliers.pdf”.

Tracking light for the lifejacket

Refer to attached file “Circular SG 70 LIFERJACKETS' LIGHTS” concerning fitting on board of lifejackets and related lights.

Loading test of lifeboats

Refer to:

• Circular General Series 153/2019 on Equivalence on the applicability of Article 97, paragraph 3 of Presidential Decree 435/91, in attached file “Circular SG nb 153 2019 loading test of lifeboats.pdf”

• Circular 12/2020 in attached file “Circular NS 12 2020- periodical testing of lifesaving appliances.pdf”

• Circular 28/2022 on Execution of lifeboat load test and real blackout, in attached file “Circular N S n 28 22 Execution of lifeboat load test and real blackout.pdf”

Rescue boat launching appliances without approved type recognition (MED)

(Refer to Circular NS 14/2022)

The contents of the Circular Title: Safety of navigation, Non serial n. 29/2021 are to be considered temporarily suspended until the issue of new provisions.

Foundations of lifeboats hooks

(Refer to Circular NS 7/2024)

Further to flag inspections of passenger ships, the Administration was informed about the state of corrosion of the foundations of the hooks of open-type lifeboats.

The Administration informs Recognised Organisation (RO) about the necessity to reinforce the attention on the structural conditions of the foundations of lifeboat hooks, with particular regard to open-type ones, in terms of their maintenance, service and inspection.

Nautical equipment and arrangements, various equipment

Gyro-compass

(Art 132)

The gyro-compass is not required for ships on voyages no further than 20 miles from the shore.

Echo-sounding device

(Art 133)

All ships of 500 grt and upwards, the keel of which is laid after 8 August 1973 shall be equipped with an echo-sounding device.

Charts, directions and nautical publications

(Art 136)

These documents shall be the latest published by the State Hydrographic Services.

They shall be constantly and readily updated.

Refer also to Circular SG 121 “Circular SG121 Electronic publications on board ships flying the Italian flag” in attached file.

Compass table

(Art 137)

Ships shall be equipped with magnetic compasses based on the following tables.

1. On board small ships with no navigating bridge, a single magnetic compass functioning as standard or main steering compass is sufficient. On ships steered directly on the helm, the compass may be portable.

2. It may be omitted if there is a gyro-compass and if the helmsman is able to steer with a standard compass equipped with a reflection reading system.

3. It may be omitted if the helmsman is able to steer with a standard compass equipped with a reflection reading system.

4. The standard compass may be omitted on board ships of less than 200 grt equipped with a magnetic steering compass with a good field of vision of the horizon (110° on each side, starting from the bow).

5. It may be omitted if there is no auxiliary steering station.

6. It may be omitted if there is a gyro-compass repeater.

Ships certified for international service, unrestricted or restricted, and for national service equipped with only one magnetic compass shall be fitted with a complete spare compass, except for the binnacle, like the one on board.

In the case of ships equipped with two or more magnetic compasses, at least one of them shall be interchangeable with the standard compass.

When only one magnetic compass is allowed on board, it is to be considered as a standard compass and shall, as far as practical and reasonable, comply with the requirements of Art 138 for standard compass, even if it functions as a steering compass.

All magnetic compasses shall be fitted with a main means of illumination and with a spare unit for emergency lighting.

On ships certified for unrestricted international service, the binnacle of the magnetic compass shall be fitted with the special housing for the flinders bar.

Standard magnetic compass

(Art 138)

The standard magnetic compass shall be placed on the open deck near the main steering station and shall have, as far as possible, a complete view over the whole are of the horizon so as to detect all terrestrial and celestial objects; in the case of horizon sectors with a view substantially interrupted by superstructures, masts, cranes, bridge-cranes, etc., other means shall opportunately be provided for the detection.

On board ships where, according to the table of the preceding Article 137, the steering compass may also function as a standard compass, the detection of celestial bodies is not necessary, furthermore the view of the horizon may be interrupted between the windows of the steering station provided it is kept to a strict minimum.

Means capable of readings over an arc of the horizon as close as possible to 360° shall be fitted.

Small ships certified for service within 20 nautical miles from the shore, may be allowed to fit standard compasses outside the ship’s centreline. This shall be taken into due account during compensation.

The standard compass shall be placed on a platform or, in any case, on surfaces rigid enough to avoid vibrations deemed excessive by the technical body.

The standard compass shall be equipped with an azimuth circle.

The standard compass shall be so fitted that the ferrous parts composing the ship’s structure are placed as centrally as possible with respect to the compass itself and that its distance from said parts and from great ferrous masses is not less than those prescribed, according to the ship’s overall length, in technical body rules taking for granted the requirements of Article 140.

Magnetic steering compasses

(Art 139)

The main steering compass shall be placed, as a rule, on the ship’s centreline ; slight exceptions may be allowed for steering compasses which do not function as standard compasses. They shall be so positioned that the helmsman can easily read the course, with or without a magnifying lens.

The area of the superstructure within which the steering compass is placed shall be made of non-magnetic material. Ferrous materials shall be allowed provided the deck supporting the superstructure or the superstructure itself is positioned symmetrically with respect to the compass, at a distance not less than 65 % that required for a standard compass; the said distance shall in no case be less than 1 m.

All mobile parts of the steering apparatus made of ferrous materials shall be so placed as not to interfere with the steering compass.

Magnetic compasses positioned near auxiliary steering positions shall be placed at a distance from ferrous objects no less than 50 % that required for standard compasses; the said distance shall in no case be less than 1 m.

Precautions and requirements for ferrous material apparatus and for equipment and electric wires regarding magnetic compasses

(Art 140)

Ferrous material apparatus, electric equipment and wires shall be placed at due distance from the magnetic compasses, so as not to provoke deviations.

A minimum distance (protection distance) from the standard compass shall be established for each apparatus. In the case of large apparatus with great ferrous masses, the substitution of which would involve a considerable amount of work, the protection distance shall be limited to the parts which are easily removed.

The protection distance shall be established by the manufacturer and indelibly reported on the apparatus.

The elements for which the protection distance is unknown may not be installed at a distance less than 7 m from the standard compass, except for ships with an overall length of less than 60, for which the said distance shall be reduced to 5 m.

The protection distances may be reduced, for the steering compass, to 75 % of the values established for standard compasses, and to 50 % for secondary steering compasses.

The elements for which the protection distance is unknown shall be no closer than 5 m from the steering compass and no closer than 3.50 m from the auxiliary steering compasses.

The whole of the electric cables for direct current, except for solenoids used for compensation, installed less than 5 m from the magnetic compasses, shall be arranged in a non-inductive manner. The clips or saddles of the electric wirings and their sheathings, near the magnetic compasses, shall not be made with ferrous material.

Ships of less than 200 grt, certified for coastal and less restricted service, may be exempted from the requirements regarding magnetic and electric equipment and electric wires, if said equipment and wires, while operating, do not in any way influence the normal functioning of the magnetic compasses positioned on board.

Positioning and testing of magnetic compasses; compensation and periodic checks on the latter

(Art 141)

On ships with a metallic hull, the position and installation of magnetic compasses is to be approved by the technical body based on the plans submitted when the ship is at the stage of construction.

Magnetic compasses shall never be placed less than 2 m apart, except for ships with an overall length of less than 60 m, for which the said distance may be reduced to 1.80 m.

Standard magnetic compasses, which are to comply with existing regulations, shall be tested by the technical body before being installed, inspected on board at least every two years and checked at least every four years.

Before the ship’s entry into service, a complete compensation of the magnetic compasses is to be carried out.

The compensation of the magnetic compasses is to be re-checked and if case need be, repeated every year for ships over 500 grt and every two years for remaining ships, with the verification of the residual deviation curve.

The said checks shall be repeated in the following cases:

1. after a major conversion which has altered the ship’s magnetic mass,

2. after major works where electric welding has been used,

3. when the ship has been struck by lightning,

4. when abnormal deviations are evidenced on standard or steering compasses,

5. after variations in the electric system and in the electrical and radioelectrical apparatus,

6. after a laying-up period of over three months.

The compensation for the magnetic compasses on board shall be carried out by qualified personnel, authorised by the Maritime Authority. On completion of the compensation, residual deviation tables shall be issued. The said tables, after being counter-signed by the Maritime Authority, shall be posted well in view on the navigating bridge.

The Maritime Authority may allow the exemption from the provisions of the present article.

Refer also to Circular General Series 161/2021 “Checking of magnetic compass deviation” in attached file “Circular GS 161 2021.pdf”

Instruments and navigational equipment and publications

(Art 142)

Ships certified for unrestricted and restricted international voyages shall be equipped with:

1. a chronometer,

2. a comparison watch (hack-watch or chronograph),

3. two wall clocks: one in the main steering station and one in the machinery space,

4. a barometer and a barograph,

5. a thermometre and a psychrometre,

6. two prismatic type binoculars,

7. for ships not fitted with gyro-compass, two graduated semi-circles with alidade detection arranged on the wings of the navigating bridge, or a circle, or semi-circle, arranged in a central position on the navigating bridge, as long as clear vision is provided at least in the two of the ship’s forward quarters,

8. sounding-device with line sufficient for depths of 40 m, properly graduated and a lead weight of about 8 kg,

9. sounding-device with line sufficient for depths of 100 m, properly graduated and a lead weight of about 15 kg,

10. rudder angle repeaters and propeller revolution counters indicating the direction of rotation with properly illuminated panels, arranged on the navigating bridge and in the machinery space as well as on the wings of the navigating bridge on board ships, constructed on or after the entry into force of the present regulations,

11. a mechanic log for ships constructed before the entry into force of the present regulations, as well as an electro-mechanical log providing indication on the navigating bridge and in the machinery space for ships constructed on or after the entry into force of the present regulations,

12. charts, instructions and nautical publications mentioned in Article 136, such as sailing directories, astronomical ephemerides, list of lighthouses, lights and maritime signals, tide tables, nautical tables, radio services, various updating publications, regulations for keeping and updating the nautical publications published by the State Hydrographic Services,

13. compass, parrallel rules and protractor: double equipment for all ships certified for international service, unrestricted or restricted,

14. signal code for all ships certified for service beyond 20 nautical miles from the shore and for all ships fitted with radioelectric apparatus,

15. a complete series of the flags required by the code of signals and alphabet flags for the ship’s call sign,

16. daylight signalling lamp with the required spare bulbs,

17. two sextants,

18. Italian Code of shipping laws and relative regulations, civil code, present regulations ; regulations for preventing collisions at sea, Act No. 616 dated 6 June 1962 on the safety of navigation convention.

Other auxiliary instruments for navigation

(Art 143)

The Ministry in agreement with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, after consulting the Central Committee for the safety of navigation, may require the installation, on particular ships, of auxiliary instruments for hyperbolic and / or satellite navigation.

Service and spare material for mechanically propelled ships certified for international service, unrestricted or restricted, and national service

(Art 144)

Mechanically propelled ships certified for international service, unrestricted or restricted, and for national service, shall have, in addition to the instruments and equipment mentioned in Article 142, the following service and spare materials:

1. Service material

   1. masting according to the ship’s plans ; anchors, chains and cables complying with technical body rules,

   2. lights, signals and equipment for sound signalling as required by regulations for preventing collisions at sea,

   3. an independent portable loudspeaker and megaphone,

   4. search and rescue light appropriately positioned on ships, constructed on or after the entry into force of the present regulations, certified for service at 20 miles from the shore,

   5. tarpaulins, or equivalents, for the non watertight hatchways, in compliance with the technical body rules.

2. Spare material

   1. one set of navigation lights and one anchor light,

   2. one complete set of tarpaulins for hatchways with non watertight closings ; spare parts and gaskets for metallic hatchways, ports and watertight closures, as required by the technical body,

   3. spare parts for manoeuvring the rudder, in compliance with the technical body rules.

Service materials and exemption from spare materials for mechanically propelled ships certified for coastal service, international or national, littoral and local (Art 145).

Mechanically propelled ships, certified for coastal service, international or national and for littoral service shall be fitted with the service materials mentioned in Article 144. Ships certified for local service shall be fitted with the service materials mentioned in Article 144, items 1), 2), 3), 4), 5).

The above mentioned ships are not required to have spare materials, except those ships certified for coastal service.

Pilot ladder

(Art 76)

In the case of ships with, in addition to a pilot ladder as per previous point, a mechanical hoist for embarking and disembarking the pilot, the said hoist shall be of a type approved by the Ministry.

Voyage Data Registration (VDR) System

1. Installation of a VDR and Exemption

   (General Series n. 119/2015)

   Refer to attached file “Circular SG 119 Obligation to install the voyage data registration system (VDR). CLARIFICATION”.

2. Annual Performance Test (APT)

   As per Circular CSG 113/2015, the Administration doesn’t require the presence of the surveyors on board during the APT as long as the service engineer is recognized by the maker AND is a Recognised Organisation (RO) service supplier.

   Refer to attached file “Circular SG113 Annual test run of Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorders (S-VDRs).”.

BNWAS

Refer to Circular SG 94 regarding installation of BNWAS avorad Italian flag ships in attached file “circolare n 94 2011 installation BNWAS” in attached file.

Requirements for exemptions and full interpretation of BNWAS implementation are provided by the Administration with Circular SG N.102/2014 whose free translation is in the attached file “CircularSGn.102_2014”.

Ship in service surveyors should know that the Administration requires the BNWAS to be maintained on "MANUAL ON", all time the ship is in operation.

ECDIS

Requirements for exemptions and full interpretation of ECDIS implementation, are provided by the Administration with Circular SG N.96/2012 whose free translation is in the attached file “CircularSGn.96_2012”.Ships in service surveyors should be aware that as back up the Administration allows both possible solutions: a second completely independent ECDIS receiving directly the signal from a GPS, or an appropriate portfolio of updated nautical charts.ISM auditors are invited to verify that an appropriate implementation in term of timely installation, training and use has been followed.

Implementation of the LRIT system on board Italian flag ships

Refer to Circular SG 77”Circular SG 77 Instructions for the implementation of the LRIT system on board Italian flag ships”.

The list of ASP Testing authorized to carry out the tests required by international and European legislation on LRIT devices installed on board Italian flag ships is given in Circular Letter NS 10/2019. Refer to attached file “Circular NS No 10 2019 LRIT APS testing” .

Two-way radiotelephone apparatus

(General Circular Serie-NB 141/2018)

For equipment installed or to be installed on board of the Italian Flag ships, the Administration, in agreement with the Ministry of Economic Development, believes it can accept equipment complying to:

- regarding the radio aspect, to Directive 2014/53 / EU (RED),

- or to Directive 1999/05 / EC (RTTE) if they were placed on the market before 13 June 2017.

The declarations of conformity that accompany the apparatus must make explicit reference to the following standards: ETSI EN 300 720 per devices operating in UHF and ETSI EN 301 178 bands for equipment operating in the VHF band;

- for the fulfillment of the essential requirements of explosion-proof or intrinsically safe to Directive 2014/34 / EU and classified, at least, ATEX II 2G EX IB IIB T4 according to EN 60079-11: 2012.

This determination could be extended also to the radio-communication equipment provided for by the IGF Code (paragraph 18.4.4.2).

The Administration retains acceptable the above-mentioned certificates: RED, RTTE and ATEX s on condition that the latter is certified by the Management Company through an accurate assessment of the risks, in line with the environmental context of use of such equipment.

Finally, concerning radio communication equipment, whose normative provision falls within the context of Chapter II-2 Solas '74 e of the IGF Code, this Administration believes that compliance control of functionality and installation can be done in context of the activity delegated to the Recognized Bodies pursuant to Legislative Decree no.104/2011.

For further information, refer to attached file “General Series Circolar n141_2018 translation.doc”.

Automatic Identification System (A.I.S.)

Request for exemption of A.I.S.

Refer to attached file “Circular SG 64 Requests for exemption from the obligation of apparatus A.I.S. (Automatic Identification System).”.

Annual test of the A.I.S.

Refer to Circular SG 114 “Circular SG114 Annual test of the Automatic Identification System (AIS).” in attached file.

Safety Radio Certificate

Recognised Organisation (RO) is not authorized to perform inspection for Safety Radio and consequentely is not authorized to issue Safety Radio Certificate.

Normally such inspections are carried out by technicians belonging to Italian Telecommunication Minister and the relevant certificate is issued by the Italian Administration (when vessel in Italian ports) or by the Italian Consulate (when vessel in foreign countries).

When the vessel is not attended by Italian Telecommunication Minister’s technician, the Italian Consulate should ask to Local Telecommunication Authority to perform survey and issue the certificate on behalf of the Italian Administration.

Passenger Ship Safety Certificate

(References are related to Articles from DPR 435/91)

Refer also to Safety Construction Certificate, Safety Equipment Certificate and Safety Radio Certificate, as relevant.

General

(Recognised Organisation (RO) is not authorized for the technical verifications as far as radio equipment is concerned.)

Location of emergency installations

(Art 74)

On passenger ships engaged in international and national service, regardless of the number of passengers, and on those certified for other types of service, if carrying more than 300 passengers, the power source, the fire pumps, the bilge pumps, emergency installations, CO₂ bottles for fire extinguishing and all other emergency installations essential for safety, except for those required specifically for spaces forward of the collision bulkhead, shall be placed abaft the collision bulkhead and arranged in compliance with the technical body rules.

Propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery and electrical installation

General criteria for the construction an arrangement of the propulsion machinery, of the auxiliary machinery and of the electrical installation

(Art 78)

On board all ships the characteristics, the construction and the arrangement of the propulsion machinery, the auxiliary machinery and relative outfitting parts and the electrical installation shall comply with convention regulations for ships subject to it, with technical body rules and with the present regulations.

Liquid fuel flashpoint

(Art 81)

Liquid fuel for boilers and for the internal combustion propulsion machinery and auxiliaries shall not have a flashpoint under 60°C except as indicated here below and in the case of hydrofoils and hovercrafts for which other provisions may apply.

The use of liquid fuel, with a flashpoint below 60°C, but not lower than 43°C, is permitted for emergency generators and for other uses mentioned above, provided room temperature in the spaces where the fuel is kept or used is at least 10°C less than the flashpoint of the fuel.

The use of liquid fuel with a flashpoint below the values indicated above, such as crude oil, is permitted on cargo ships provided the fuel is not kept in machinery spaces and provided the fuel system complies with the technical body rules.

The use of liquid fuel with a flashpoint below 43°C is also permitted on ships propelled by outboard engines under 18,4 kW.

The flashpoints mentioned in the items above are to be determined by means of a closed cup test.

Fire protection

Requirements for ships built before 1 July 1986

(Art 84)

Ships constructed before 1 July 1986 shall comply with all convention regulations according to the ship’s date of construction, with the technical body rules and with the following additional requirements:

1. The fire hoses in the machinery spaces and those in other spaces of the same nature, where there is the risk of fuel spilling, shall be fitted with spray-type nozzles for spraying water on the fuel, or with dual-type nozzles. Metallic extensions shall furthermore be provided the number and characteristics of which are indicated in the technical body rules.

2. In the case of ships carrying less than 36 passengers, the provisions of item 2, Article 85 for cargo ships which are additional to those of the present Article shall be satisfied.

Additional provision for ships coming from foreign flags

(Art 88)

Passenger ships, carrying more than 36 passengers, coming from foreign flags, constructed before the entry into force of the present regulations and registered in the lists or in the national registers after 10 September 1980, certified for national or international service, in addition to complying with the above requirements of Article 84 or of Article 86, shall at least comply with requirements found in part F of chapter II-2 of the 1974 Convention, regarding ships constructed between 19 November 1952 and 26 May 1965, even if they were constructed before said period and even if said requirements involve substantial structural modifications.

Fireman’s outfit

(Art 90)

All passenger ships shall carry fireman’s outfits complying with convention regulations, except for those under 200 grt, without passenger spaces, certified at the most for national coastal service which may be dispensed from carrying said outfits.

Fire station

(Art 91)

A service for fire protection and extinguishing centred in a particular space to be called “fire station” shall be arranged on board ships of 5,000 grt and upwards certified for the carriage of 400 or more passengers.

The fire station shall be equipped with the following:

1. at least 3 fireman’s outfits,

2. 2 masks with multi-purpose filter,

3. 2 protective covers,

4. 2 portable extinguishers,

5. a number of spare batteries and electrical light bulbs sufficient for at least 50 % of the ones used in all emergency lamps found on board,

6. 2 leather belts with all the tools required by Article 92,

7. 1 electrician’s bag with tools,

8. 4 buckets with line of adequate length,

9. 1 sturdy jemmy,

10. 1 portable ladder, with hooks and an extension proportioned to the height of the spaces,

11. 1 portable electric drill capable of making and emergency opening through the decks, trunks and fire division bulkheads,

12. 1 CO₂ fire extinguisher of at least 20 kg on a cart, placed in a space adequate for ready use.

The Ministry, upon proposal of the chief of the sub-district, may impose more than one fire station, with relative accessories additional to those mentioned above, for passenger ships exceeding 20,000 grt.

The fire station shall have sufficient capacity and shall be equipped with all of the arrangements necessary for the stowage of all apparatuses and tools.

The fire station shall be equipped with means for communicating (telephone or speaking tube) with the navigation bridge.

Fireman squad

(Art 92)

A “fireman squad” shall be formed, led by a deck officer, on board ships which in compliance with Article 91 are fitted with fire stations.

The “fireman squad” shall be composed of a foreman – usually a carpenter – and of a number of crew members, as indicated below, including at least one electrician:

1. 12 men for ships exceeding 20,000 grt,

2. 8 men for ships over 10,000 grt and upwards but not exceeding 20,000 grt,

3. 4 men for ships of 5,000 grt and upwards but not exceeding 10,000 grt.

The personnel designated for the “fireman squad” shall be selected by the Master among the persons deemed fitter on the basis of their overall moral, physical, professional and temperamental qualities, favouring those who have attended a training course aimed at carrying out the duties listed in Article 212 in a more efficient manner.

“Fireman squad” personnel shall wear its regular uniform and shall bear a special badge with two crossed axes and a helmet on a red background, or a blue armband with the letters VV.F. written in red. The said personnel shall be accommodated near the fire station and shall be exempted from night shifts; in the day time, they are to carry out their regular work, according to rank, qualification and category.

The firemen’s accommodation shall have an efficient and direct means for communication with the navigation bridge (telephone or speaking tube).

On ships of 20,000 grt an upwards, means of communication (telephone or speaking tube) shall be fitted for communicating with at least one night watch station in the passenger accommodation spaces.

Each fireman shall be equipped with an individual outfit, as indicated in the convention, except for the protective clothing, as well as with:

1. 1 portable extinguisher,

2. 1 (electrician’s) leather belt with tools. Electricians on the fireman squad shall be equipped with an electrician’s bag complete with tools instead of a belt.

3. 1 fire mask with multi-purpose filter.

Periodical maintenance of fixed and portable fire-fighting equipment

Refer to the circular S.G. n. 100/2014 in Italian and English (unofficial translation) languages, respectively in the attached file “CircolareSGn100rev1” and “CircularSGn100-2014rev1_E”.

Refer also to SAFETY ALERT

Supplementary rules

Distress signals on the navigating bridge

(Art 99)

Passenger ships shall be equipped with means of making efficient daylight and night distress signals, kept on the navigating bridge or nearby, including at least:

1. 12 red light rocket parachute flares,

2. 12 red star hand flares,

3. 12 red light hand flares (6 for ships of under 200 grt).

4. The above-mentioned signals shall be contained in water-resistant casings or containers, painted red, with the words “segnali di soccorso – distress signals” printed on them.

Helicopter landing and pick-up areas

(Series of Instructions to Entrusted Bodies: n. 27/2021)

Recognised Organisation (RO), upon successful completion of the technical documentary and on-board inspections, shall approve the landing and pickup areas using the model attached to 27/2021 (available in Recognised Organisation (RO) certification systems).

Nautical equipment and arrangements, various equipment

Compass table

(Art 137)

Ships shall be equipped with magnetic compasses based on the following tables

1. On board small ships with no navigating bridge, a single magnetic compass functioning as standard or main steering compass is sufficient. On ships steered directly on the helm, the compass may be portable.

2. It may be omitted if there is a gyro-compass and if the helmsman is able to steer with a standard compass equipped with a reflection reading system.

3. It may be omitted if the helmsman is able to steer with a standard compass equipped with a reflection reading system.

4. The standard compass may be omitted on board ships of less than 200 grt equipped with a magnetic steering compass with a good field of vision of the horizon (110° on each side, starting from the bow).

5. It may be omitted if there is no auxiliary steering station.

6. It may be omitted if there is a gyro-compass repeater.

Passenger ships carrying goods vehicles and accompanying personnel

Maximum number of persons on board

(Art 174)

The regulations of the present Article apply to passenger ships engaged on international and national service constructed on or after the entry into force of the present regulations, designed for the carriage of goods vehicles and accompanying personnel where the total number of persons over 1 year of age, other than crew or employed for other purposes, exceeds 12.

If in such a ship the total number of passengers, mentioned above, which includes personnel accompanying vehicles does not exceed N = 12+A/25 (where A is the total deck area in square metres of spaces available for the stowage of goods vehicles and where the clear tweendeck height at the stowage position and at the entrances to such spaces is not less than 4 m), watertight doors may be fitted at any level in watertight bulkheads dividing cargo spaces.

The said ships shall however comply with the following conditions:

1. the maximum number of passengers of which they may be certified shall be N.

2. for the purpose of stability checks in damaged condition mentioned in Article 57 of the present regulations, the permeability for cargo spaces intended for the stowage of goods vehicles shall be derived by calculation in which the goods vehicles and containers shall be assumed to be non-watertight and their permeability taken as 0,65. In no case shall the permeability of the cargo spaces in which the goods vehicles and containers are carried be taken as less than 0,60.

3. the characteristics of said doors in watertight bulkheads shall comply with the technical body rules.

The maximum number of persons allowed on board also applies to the ships mentioned in the preceding items carrying motor cars.

Dry dock bottom surveys

Requirements for exemptions and full interpretation of resolution A.997(25) now A.1053(27) and MSC.1/Circ.1348 implementation (passenger ship bottom dry dock survey), are provided by the Administration with Circular SG N.92/2011 whose free translation is in the attached file “CircularSGn.92_2011”.Ship in service surveyors should be aware that for pax ships other than ro-ro pax and less than 15 years old the number of bottom survey in dry dock can be reduced from 2 to 1 and the maximum period between 2 consecutive dry docks cannot exceed 60 months.

Class A passenger ships pursuant to Legislative Decree 45/2000

(Refer to Instructions to Recognised Organisations 29/2022)

For class A units referred to in Legislative Decree 45/2000, the interval of 5 years, to be considered between the two hull surveys in dry conditions, is to be associated with the period of validity of the freeboard certificate and, more specifically:

• National: for units without SOLAS certification and therefore without international freeboard certificate;

• International: for units in possession of SOLAS and of international freeboard certificate.

Periodical lightweight survey

Requirements for periodic evaluation of displacement and longitudinal centre of gravity position variations for pax ships in national voyages are provided by the Administration with Circular Instruction to R.O. N.7 whose a free translation is in the attached file “CircularSeriesInstructionsToR.O.n.007” and to which MOCs, CDs, and ships in service surveyors shall refer to.

Plan of escape routes and Location Low Lighting

(Circular General Series: 144/2018)

The Location Low Lighting (LLL) plan must be approved, pursuant to Article 35 of the Presidential Decree 435/91, whether integrated or not with that of the means of escape. This requirement must be fulfilled by the first renewal survey of the safety certificate for passenger transport after 1 January 2019.

For further information, refer to attached file “General Series 144_2018 Plan of escape routes and Location Low Lighting for passenger ships”.

Implementation of Directive 2003/24/EC on safety requirements for passenger ships

Refer to Circular SG 85 “Circular SG 85 - Implementation of Stockolm Agreement ”in attached file.

The model of the Certificate Attesting Compliance with the Stability Requirements Provided for in Article 5 and Annex I (Stockholm Agreement) is approved as per circular GS n. 87 -: “Legislative Decree No. 65 of 14 March 2005. Approval of the “Certificate Attesting Compliance with the Stability Requirements Provided for in Article 5 and Annex I” (Stockholm Agreement)” in attached file and is available in ASMS2.

Refer to Decree No 2264 2025 “Identification of Sea Areas and Corresponding Significant Wave Height Values Referred to in Article 3, Paragraph 4, of Legislative Decree No. 452000, as amended”, in attached file, for Identification of Sea Areas and Corresponding Significant Wave Height Values.

As far as concerns PRMs (Persons with Reduced Mobility), refer to Decree No 18 OF 5 FEBRUARY 2026 -”Adoption of Technical Requirements for Accessibility and Mobility on Board Passenger Ships and High-Speed Passenger Craft for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs”

Increase of passengers and extension of navigation

Refer to Circular SG 88 “circolare SG 88 interpretation art 3 DPR435 pdf“ in attached file.

Implementation of Directive 2017/2110/EU

Refer to Circular SG 158_2020 in attached file “Circular SG 158_2020 implementation Directive 20172110 EU.pdf”.

Implementation of Directive (EU) 2017/2108

The circular GS n 159 2020 provides a guideline for the correct implementation of the regulations applicable to passenger ships, used on national voyages, in light of the main innovations introduced by Directive (EU) 2017/2108.

This circular was amended following the entry into force of Legislative Decree 31 October 2024, n.179 (Legislative Decree 45/200 - Art.4 bis - Stability requirements and progressive withdrawal from service of ro/ro passenger ships).

Refer to the attached file “Circular GS 159 2020 - Rev. 4 Legislative Decree 12 May 2020, n. 43 containing Implementation of Directive (EU) 20172108”.

Regarding “persons with reduced mobility”, the compliance verification of new ships and adaptation of existing vessels to the requirements of the decree 43/2020 is done by Recognised Organisation (RO). For technical requirements issued by Italian Administration, Recognised Organisation (RO) Italy is to be contacted when needed.

Refer to complete text in italian language of original decree 43/2020 and 45/2000 in the attached file “Decree 43 2020 Implementation of the Directive EU 2017 2108 of the EU Parliament passenger ships.pdf”.

Italian regulations for the safety of navigation and life at sea

(References are related to Articles from DPR 435/91)

Foreword

In addition to the requirements of SOLAS as amended, Italian regulations for the safety of navigation and life at sea also apply except for:

1. ships fitted with sails having a total surface, when fully spread, not exceeding 14 square metres and, in general, to boats without engine not exceeding 10 metres in length,

2. special units which only operate in the vicinity of a supply vessel and are physically connected therewith, in order to perform research / exploration activity or other operations connected with the activity of the supply vessel.

The additional provisions are shown in LL 66 to ISM Code. This is a free translation of the original text in the Italian language which remains the text of reference in all cases.

Plans for the survey commission

(Art 35)

At least seven days before the initial survey, the party concerned shall present the survey commission with the following plans or calculations officially approved by the Technical Body, except for those not deemed necessary by the Technical Body according to ship size or the type of ship or the service for which it is intended, regarding:

1. buoyancy subdivision, for ships which are subject to it,

2. the centralized watertight door control installation, if any,

3. bilge system,

4. fire subdivision, for ships which are subject to it,

5. all fixed and portable fire protection appliances, including fixed fire-detecting and fire-extinguishing appliances, for ships on which they are required,

6. means of escape,

7. stowage of survival craft,

8. arrangement of steering means,

9. arrangement of compasses, lights arrangement,

10. means for communicating orders,

11. calculations regarding intact stability and damage stability, for ships which are subject to regulations regarding said conditions, as well as hydrostatic curves data.

During the procedures for the afore-mentioned approval, certifying that said plans or calculations comply with convention requirements and with the present regulations, the Technical Body shall furthermore check that the following requirements found throughout the convention are also satisfied: “efficient”, “satisfying”, “acceptable”, “established by the Administration”, “approved by the Administration” and the like regarding materials, installations and equipment used for the purposes mentioned above.

(Series of Instructions to Recognised Organisations 25/2021)

The Recognised Organisation operates independently in the process of approving the plans, however, subject to the prior expression of the Flag Administration as regards the possible release of exemptions, equivalences, derogations, etc. In that case, the approval of the plan is subject to the release of the administrative procedure by the Administration according to the procedure attached to this circular n. 25/2021 Annex 1 (see attached file “Series RO Instructions 25_2021.pdf”).

Equipment for ships presenting novel features

(Art 147)

Ships presenting novel features shall be provided with the appropriate equipment to be specified each time by the Ministry, after consulting the Technical Body.

Carriage of passengers not exceeding twelve (12) persons on ships not certified as passenger ships

(Circular NS 06/2026)

In accordance with Article 13, paragraphs 3 and 4 of Presidential Decree No. 435/91, Recognised Organisation (RO) shall verify compliance with the requirements listed in para 3 and 4 as applicable of attached Circular NS 06/2026.

Codes

IBC code

Sweeping

The requirements for “sweeping” operations of non-toxic chemicals in category “Y” (e.g. vegetable oils, vegetable fats and their derivatives) are provided by the Administration with Circular SG N.99/2014 whose free translation is in the attached file “CircularSGn.99_2014”.On examining the P&A manual of ships which have those products in their ICOF List of Products, ship in service surveyors / auditors and LPO surveyors should be aware that sweeping operations should be included in the Addendum D of the P&A manual and a dedicated procedure should be a part of the company SMS.

LSA Code - SOLAS B PACK for liferafts and reduced survival equipment for lifeboats

Refer to Circular 135/2017 “Circular SG 135 LSA Code. SOLAS B PACK for liferafts and reduced survival equipment” in attached file

IMDG Code

(Circular Series 35/2019)

The Administration established the early implementation of amdt. 39-18 to IMDG Code, from September 1st, 2019.

For further information, refer to attached file “Circular dangerous goods series nb 35-2019 dd 23.07.2019 -Early implementation of amdt. 39 - 18.pdf”.

(Circular Series 48/2025)

The Administration has established to anticipate the effectiveness of the Amendment 42-24 of the IMDG Code starting from the 1st July 2025.

For further information, refer to attached file “circ dang goods nb 48 2025 Anticipated adoption of Amendment 42 – 24 IMDG Code, dated 23rd May”.

Maritime transport of lead and articles containing lead - Equivalence to the provisions of the IMDG Code

(Circular Dangerous Goods Series 48/2026)

In order to enable the multimodal transport of lead and articles containing lead, a specific procedure, as set out in the Annex to the Circular Dangerous Goods Series 48/2026, is to be applied to the maritime transport of the dangerous goods therein specified. The above procedure shall be considered temporary and shall remain valid until 31 August 2027.

Maritime transport of boats powered by flammable liquid fuel on board ships. Application of Special Provisions 961 and 962 of the IMDG Code.

(Circular Dangerous Goods Series 49/2026)

To ensure a uniform application of Special Provisions 961 and 962 of the IMDG Code to the carriage on board ships of boats powered by flammable liquid fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel oil, etc.), the annex of this circular provides guidelines and clarifications for the discharge, loading and carriage on board ships of boats (pleasure craft, small craft, yachts, etc.) powered by flammable liquid fuel.

DSC Code

Lifejacket lights on board DSC units.

Refer to Circular SG 107 “Circular SG n 107 Lifejacket Lights for DSC” in relation to the obligation to provide "lights" for lifejackets loaded on dynamic support vessels.

DSC vessels operating in national waters

Refer to Circular SG 116 “Circular SG116 Discipline of DSC vessels operating in national waters pursuant to Legislative Decree 4 February 2000, n. 45” in attached file.

HSC Code

Evacuation systems on High Speed Craft (HSC)

Refer to Circular General Series: 154/2019 in attached file “Circular SG nb 154 2019 Evacuation systems on High Speed Craft (HSC).pdf”.

Passenger HSC Permit to Operate

Refer to Circular NS 42-2020 in attached file “CIRCULAR NS 42_2020 HSC_Permit_to_operate-pdf.zip”

Refer to Circular NS 4-2022 in attached file “Circular NS_n. 4_2022 Circular SG 45 2003 - High-speed passenger craft - Safety certification and authorization to operate.pdf”

Polar Code

Circular General Series n.171/2023 contains guidelines on the correct implementation and application of the provisions contained in the Part I-A of the Polar Code - Resolution MSC.385 (94) (see attached file).

These instructions are to be considered as a reference tool, supplementary to the applicable mandatory provisions issued internationally, for shipowners and the companies for the purpose of developing and processing documentation, for surveys, certification and operational management of ships used in polar waters.

Operational assessment

The operational assessment, carried out according to the principles contained in the International Safety Management Code (ISM), is:

1. included in the Safety Management System (SMS); and

2. re-submitted to Recognised Organisation (RO) following any modification subsequent to the ISM certification survey phase.

PWOM

PWOM is drawn up by the shipowner in accordance with the Polar Code and the format contained in Appendix 2 of the Polar Code for processing the PWOM is used, together with the relative guide. The PWOM is drafted in the working language as defined in chapter V of SOLAS'74, as amended. If that language is not English, translation into that language is also required.

In order to ensure that the PWOM is adequately responsive to each element listed in Appendix 2 of the Polar Code, it must be “verified” (not approved) by Recognised Organisation (RO), for the purpose of issuing the certificate. Evidence of this verification is to be clearly reported on the PWOM.

Structural assessment

The material used for the exposed structures of ships operating in polar waters complies with the Regulations of Recognised Organisation (RO) classing the ship.

The structural scantling of category A and B ships is approved by Recognised Organisation (RO) in accordance with the IACS requirements relating to POLAR classes (UR I1 and I2), as amended.

The structural scantling of category C ships is approved in accordance with the Regulations of Recognised Organisation (RO) based on the operational area and season in which the ship will be deployed

Compartmentalization and buoyancy and stability

In addition to the requirements of the Polar Code and other applicable requirements, the stability of ships operating in polar waters must meet at least the provisions of chapter 6 - part B of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code) and the requirements of Recognised Organisation (RO) classing the ship.

The values of the ice accumulated per square meter on the exposed decks and on the projections of lateral areas, indicated in paragraph 4.3.1 of the Polar Code, are suitably increased if deemed necessary following the planned operational assessment conducted by the shipowner in accordance with Section 1.5 of the Code or if, with justified motivation, requested by Recognised Organisation (RO). The values thus obtained are indicated in the approved “Stability Information to be provided to the Captain”.

Watertight and weatherproof integrity

Ships operating in polar waters are equipped with adequate means to reduce the accumulation of ice on exposed decks (eg steam, etc.) to the satisfaction of Recognised Organisation (RO).

The hatches relevant for the purposes of watertight integrity and protection from bad weather, including escape hatches, are always kept manoeuvrable by the on-board Command.

Machinery and propulsion

The sea water inlets connected to internal combustion engines comply at least with the provisions contained in the MSC / Circ. 504 "Guidance on design and construction of sea inlets under slush ice conditions”

The construction materials of the machinery located on the exposed decks, and the relative bases, are approved by Recognised Organisation (RO) in accordance with the IACS requirements relating to the POLAR class - (UR I1, I2 and I3).

For Category A and B ships the structural scantling of propeller blades, propulsion line, steering means and other appendages, are approved by Recognised Organisation (RO) in accordance with the IACS requirements relating to the POLAR classes - (UR I1 and I3). For Category C ships, the structural scantling of the propeller blades, the propulsion line, steering means and other appendages, are approved by Recognised Organisation (RO) based on the area of operation.

Safety and fire protection

Fire-fighting equipment, extinguishing agents and fire-fighting systems must be kept readily usable and protected from freezing.Requirements for the pipes of the fire-fighting systems positioned on the exposed deck:

1. in the lowest position of the pipeline a drain plug or valve is installed to protect it from freezing;

2. the fire-fighting pipes are installed in a protected position or provided with heating covers in order to prevent the accumulation of ice and;

3. the shut-off valve and the pressure / vacuum valve, if installed on an exposed deck, must be equipped with an adequate cover or heating system to protect it from ice, snow and freezing.

Requirements for fire pumps (including the emergency fire pump, the water spray system pump, etc.):

1. is installed in a room with a temperature above 0°C

2. for the sea intake, measures are taken to prevent the entry of ice or to eliminate it before it passes into the system located downstream of the sea intake.

Fixed deck foam fire extinguishing system, if installed, uses a foaming agent suitable for the polar service temperature (PST).

Water spray: the nozzles are completely drained after use to ensure subsequent adequate and prompt operation.Fire fighting equipment:

1. portable fire extinguishers are placed in a protected position. If this is not possible, approved fire extinguishers suitable for Polar Service Temperature (PST) must be provided;

2. to ensure effective release of the extinguishing agent, powder extinguishers must be able to prevent blocking or clogging of the nozzle at Polar Service Temperature (PST);

3. the ship must be provided with portable two-way radio communications equipment for the fire station approved for Polar Service Temperature (PST);

4. the clothing of the fire-fighting team is placed on the bridge, in the fire-fighting station or in other spaces with a temperature not lower than 5°C.

Escape routes and ways for passenger ships and cargo ships:

1. the width of the means and escape routes are sized in consideration of the size of the protective clothing kept on board, based on the environmental conditions in which the ship will operate and the place where the equipment will be placed on board as defined in the operational evaluation;

2. safe access to the forecastle of tankers is equipped with anti-freezing or de-frosting protective measures. The same precautions apply to the means of access adopted for cargo ships with reduced freeboard determined in accordance with the Convention on maximum load lines, 1969 and the related Protocol '88.

Helicopter deck is equipped with accommodations that meet the requirements for rapid defrosting (eg low pressure steam connector, hot water connector and heating systems).The construction material for the fire extinguishing systems, equipment and equipment located on the exposed decks complies with IACS UR S6 "Use of Steel Grades for Various Hull Members - Ships of 90 m in length and above (2013) or IACS URI Requirements concerning Polar Class (2011)".

Life-saving

For life-saving appliances, the requirements contained in MSC.1 / Circ.1614 "Interim Guidelines on Life-Saving Appliances and arrangements for Ships operating in Polar Waters" apply.

Safety of navigation

The requirements contained in MSC.1 / Circ.1612 “Guidance for Navigation and Communication equipment for use on Ships operating in Polar Waters” are applied for deck equipment.

Ships must have on board, in addition to what is required by other regulations, the following additional publications:

• WMO – No.259 “WMO Sea Ice Nomenclature”;

• WMO – No.574 “Sea-Ice Information Services in the World”;

• WMO – No.558 “Manual on Marine Meteorological Services”;

• WMO – No.471 “Guide to Marine Meteorological Services”; and

• WMO – No.306 “Manual on Codes”

Communications systems

For communication equipments, the requirements contained in MSC.1 / Circ.1612 “Guidance for Navigation and Communication equipment for use on Ships operating in Polar Waters” apply.

IMSBC Code

Dredging mud

(Dangerous Goods Series Circular 40/2022 repealing Circular 34/2019)

The dredging mud can be transported EXCLUSIVELY by means of specially built, equipped and certified naval units.

Procedure for the admission to maritime transport of dredging mud with humidity higher than the TML refer to Dangerous Goods Series Circular 40/2022 in attached files.

(Dangerous Goods Series Circular 45/2023)

It is allowed, only for the type of bulk solid loads consisting of dredging muds, the possibility of issuing a periodic authorization for shipment and transport for a maximum period of 90 days (by applying the relative regulations already provided for dangerous goods in packages).

Clarifications about the content of Circular Dangerous Goods Series no. 40/2022 are also given in Dangerous Goods Series Circular 45/2023 in attached files.

(Dangerous Goods Series Circular 47/2024)

In addition to the provisions of point 5 of the Dangerous Goods Circular 40/2022, it is specified that the transport of dredging mud on board the ships holding the certifications listed in Dangerous Goods Series Circular 47/2024 will also be allowed.

OSV Chemical Code

(Letter U.0146265 8 nov 23 in attached file “letter U.0146265 8 nov 23 Bulk maritime transport of hazardous and harmful chemical substances on Offshore Support Vessels - OSV”)

The Administration, in order to continue to allow the “safe” operation of the existing OSV units, has identified two possible options to adopt, at the Owner's choice:

Option 1:

1. fully implement the provisions contained in the current OSV Chemical Code (IMO Res. A.1122(30)) according to the application criteria contained in Section 1.1 of Chapter 1 of the aforementioned code;

2. compliance with this provision must be certified through issuance, by the Recognised Organisation (RO), of a “Statement of Compliance”, compliant to the model in Appendix 1 to the OSV Chemical Code;

Option 2:

1. if already certified according to the provisions of the existing OSV Guidelines (IMO Resolution A.673(16)), and for the sole national case, continue to apply these rules and limited to cargoes that were already present in the certification issued at the time by the RO (based on its own regulations) and reported in Appendix I of this document;

2. however, for aspects concerning toxicity and safety not covered by the OSV guidelines, the Company will have to prepare/update the “assessment of risks”, developed according to the ISM Code, in order to identify further mitigating measures aimed at reducing the risks for people on board and for the ship itself. Such evaluation must be submitted to Recognised Organisation (RO) for approval and confirmation of transport conditions indicated in the relevant certification in possession of the vessel;

3. the application of this option, for the units used in international navigation that should transport products according to Appendix I hereof, shall also be accepted by the Coastal State for this purpose interested by the Administration.

Regardless of the options described above, units certified to transport “industrial personnel” (as defined in SOLAS Reg.XV/1.1) cannot carry out this activity simultaneously with the transport of dangerous and harmful substances if ships comply with the OSV Guidelines (Resolution IMO A.673(16)).

Finally, for ships certified according to option 1 and following receipt of the requested opinion from the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE), will be defined the procedures for transporting the products contained in MEPC.2/Circ. “Provisional categorization of liquid substances in accordance with MARPOL – Annex II and the IBC Code”.

IP Code

Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorised to carry out the statutory activities for the purposes of issuing, renewing and validating the Industrial Personnel Safety Certificate (see Appendix 1 to the Agreement).

Refer to Circular General Series 171/2023 in attached files.

Application

The instructions contained in Circular General Series 171/2023 are applicable to vessels (cargo or high-speed cargo) that operate in international and national voyages and carrying a number of industrial personnel higher than 12, as below explained:

1. New vessels of 500 GT or more;

2. Existing vessels of 500 GT or more already authorized or not authorized by this Administration for carriage of industrial personnel before 1st July 2024;

3. Vessels of 500 GT or more regardless of the construction date, not authorized by this Administration for industrial personnel carriage before 1st July 2024;

4. New or existing vessels of less than 500 GT already authorized or not.

Certificate and survey

Cargo and high-speed cargo ships must comply to the dispositions of Chapter XV and IP Code – as summarized in the scheme of attachment 1 to Circular General Series 171/2023 – and are certified as follows:

(i) New vessels (A) and (C): compliance to Chapter XV of the SOLAS Convention and IP Code before entering into service for the carriage of industrial personnel;

(ii) New vessels (D): compliance to purposes and functional requirements of the IP Code – as far as possible and reasonable – according to the regulations of the Classification Societies before entering into service for the carriage of industrial personnel;

(iii) Existing vessels already authorized as per attachment 1 to Circular General Series 171/2023:

• Cargo ships of 500 GT or higher employed in international navigation: at the first intermediate survey or for the cargo ship safety certificate renewal, whichever comes first, that occurs after the 1st July 2024.

• Cargo ships of 500 GT or higher employed in national voyages: at the first intermediate survey or at the compliance certificate renewal, as per article 47 of the Presidential Decree 435/91, whichever comes first, that occurs after 1st July 2024.

• Cargo ships of less than 500 GT employed in international and national voyages: at the first intermediate survey or at the compliance certificate renewal, as for article 47 of the Presidential Decree 435/91, whichever comes first, that occurs after 1st July 2024.

• High-speed cargo ships: regardless of the tonnage, at the third periodical survey or at the first renewal survey as per paragraph 1.5 of HSC Code applicable, whichever comes first, that occurs after 1st July 2024.

(iv) Existing ships (B) and (C): which have not been authorized by the Administration and have subsequent modifications and integrations for carriage of industrial personnel before 1st July 2024, have to plan and carry out the surveys for the verification of compliance to Chapter XV of the SOLAS Convention and IP Code before entering into service for the carriage of industrial personnel.

(v) Existing ships (D): which have not been authorized by the Administration and have subsequent modifications and integrations for carriage of industrial personnel before 1st July 2024, have to plan and carry out the surveys in compliance with the applicable requirements according to the Table in Annex 1 to Part C.XV (IP Code) of Circular General Series 171/2023.

The compliance of what above mentioned is documented through the issue of a Safety Certificate for ships carrying industrial personnel, harmonized with the pertinent safety certificate of the vessel, to be kept available on board.

For existing (B) authorized and (D) new and existing ships, the latter already authorized, compliance with the relevant objectives and requirements shall be documented by the issue, by Recognised Organisation (RO), of the document in Annex 3 to Part C.XV (IP Code) of Circular General Series 171/2023 to be kept together with the Safety Certificate for ships carrying industrial personnel.

Safe transfer of the personnel

In case of a failure/damage to the industrial personnel transfer system, supplied with the IP vessel, its use is not permitted until efficiency is restored.

Failure of the industrial personnel transfer system is not considered a reason for making the vessel unfit for navigation or for delaying its departure from the port.

Failures in the industrial personnel transfer system are communicated, without delay, by the Master or Shipowner/Company, to Recognised Organisation (RO) that will put the system out of service.

If the Shipowner/Company has not considered, in the procedures for the transfer of personnel, the possibility of using an alternative transfer system, the IP certification ceases to be valid and can be revalidated (restored) following an occasional survey carried out, by Recognised Organisation (RO), to verify the restore of the transfer system.

The means of transfer of industrial personnel, supplied with the ship, must be inspected in accordance with the requirements of the IP code, the manufacturer's specifications or according to a specific standard. Failing this, the inspection timing contained in the risk assessment, carried out by the Management Company/Owner, will be adopted, which, in any case, can never be more than 30 days. The inspections are carried out by the on-board staff and are recorded in the Nautical Journal referred to in Article 245 of Presidential Decree 435/91.

A specific procedure prepared by the Management Company/Shipowner and verified by Recognised Organisation (RO) with regards to the minimum contents required by the guidelines, must be developed for the transfer of industrial personnel taking into consideration the following guidelines:

• MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.10 of 14 July 2014 “Guidance on safety when transferring persons at sea”;

• IMCA M202 “Guidance on the transfer of personnel to and from offshore vessels and structures” in its updated version.

The technical requirements of industrial personnel transfer systems must comply to EN 13852-1:2013 standards or to the standards of the Recognized Organizations.

For the means of transfer, the Shipowner/Company must carry out a specific risk assessment also in order to comply with the functional requirements referred to in Part II points 2.2.2 and 2.2.3 of the IP Code. A copy of the risk assessment must also be available on board during inspections.

Subdivision and stability

If it is demonstrated that the service conditions are such as to make compliance with Part IV - paragraph 2.1.2 impracticable, on the basis of

N = N₁(Number of people for which lifeboats are provided) + 2N₂(Number of people (officers and crew included) that the ship can carry in excess with respect to N₁)

and that the degree of danger, in the opinion of Recognised Organisation (RO), has been adequately reduced, the Administration accepts, based on its regulations, procedures and evaluation criteria, a lower value of N which in no case can be lower than N=N₁+N₂. Evidence of this reduction is provided to the ship in the relevant stability file, made available according to the indications of the Circular Title: Safety of Navigation - Series of Instructions to Recognized Organizations n. 21/2019.

Dangerous good carriage

In case of carriage exclusively of Industrial Personnel: Part IV - Regulation 8 applies.

In case of ships which, however, carry both industrial personnel and special personnel, refer to chapter 7 of the SPS Code in relation to the dangerous goods transported on board the ship in relation to its destination and the work to be carried out. This provision applies even if such dangerous goods are considered on-board supplies.

In the event that dangerous liquid chemical products and/or liquefied gases are transported simultaneously as bulk cargo or together with materials for the purposes of industrial personnel and/or special personnel, the ship must be certified in accordance with SOLAS Chapter VII, parts B or C, or to the OSV code:

• Resolution A.673(16) – Guideline for the transport and handling of limited amounts of Hazardous and Noxious Liquid Substances in bulk in offshore support vessel - for ships built on or after 19 April 1990 and before 1 July 2018;

• Resolution A.1122(30) – Code for the Transport and handling of Hazardous and Noxious Liquid Substances in bulk on offshore support vessels - for ships built on or after 1 July 2018.

MARPOL 73/78

Annex I. IOPP certificate

When approving a SOPEP manual, the endorsement shall clearly mention “APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE ITALIAN ADMINISTRATION”.

Exemptions to regulations 15 and/or 16

(Circular General Series 35)

The procedures that must be followed to obtain the exemptions (permanent or temporary) to regulations 15 and/or 16 of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 are described in Annex C of this Circular (see attached file).

Annex II. NLS certificate

SMPEP

When approving a SMPEP manual, the endorsement shall clearly mention “APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE ITALIAN ADMINISTRATION”.

Sweeping

The requirements for “sweeping” operations of non-toxic chemicals in category “Y” (e.g. vegetable oils, vegetable fats and their derivatives) are provided by the Administration with Circular SG N.99/2014 whose free translation is in the attached file “CircularSGn.99_2014”.On examining the P&A manual of ships which have those products in their ICOF List of Products, ship in service surveyors / auditors and LPO surveyors should be aware that sweeping operations should be included in the Addendum D of the P&A manual and a dedicated procedure should be a part of the company SMS.

Annex IV. ISPP certificate

As per section 3.1 of the Appendix 1 to the Agreement (see Appendix 1 to the Agreement), Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorized to carry out the surveys and issue the certificate.

Annex V

Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships

A Statement of Compliance is to be issued.

Annex VI

IAPP and IEE certificates

As per section 3.1 of the Appendix 1 to the Agreement (see Appendix 1 to the Agreement), Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorized to carry out the surveys and issue the IAPP certificate.As per modification to the Agreement dated 18 December 2013 (see Appendix 1 to the Agreement), Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorized to carry out the surveys and issue the International Energy Efficiency certificate.

Use of exhaust gas cleaning systems

(Circular General Series n. 132/2017 Rev.1)

The surveys are carried out by Recognised Organisation (RO).

Where an EGCS system is installed and used, the “verification procedure”, approved by Recognised Organisation (RO), shall be available and to be contained in the ETM-A manual. The Flag State Control Officers (FSCO), during their ship inspection and verification of Recognised Organisation (RO) activities, could use EGCS verification procedures to ensure the appropriate operation of the aforementioned system.

Normally the procedure does not require specialized equipment or an in-depth knowledge to perform the verification. However, where particular devices are required for this activity, they shall be provided on board and to be available at all times as a part of the system.

In order to enable the required verification, the documents listed below shall also be available on-board and shall be kept up to date:

• Technical Files for the main engines and auxiliary engines; or

• Exhaust Gas Declaration issued by the engine maker, for engines for which a Technical File is not required;

• Flue Gas Declaration for the boilers, issued by the boiler maker.

The surveys performed by Recognised Organisation (RO) involve both the documentary aspects and the operational of the installed systems, with the aim of ensuring that the systems are and remain compliant with the technical provisions of the ETM-A manual and relative certificate.

According to Section 4.4.6 of MEPC.259(68), during the annual survey of the IAPP certificate, Recognised Organisation (RO) shall always check the whole system installed on-board. In the case where more than one system is installed, the following general provision shall be followed:

• a complete survey of one EGCS and check of the operation of the remaining systems only;

• a complete surveys of each installed system at least once during the 5 years of IAPP certificate’s validity.

Regardless of the sytem approval process, similarly to what is applied by the other Administrations, the use of the EGCS is acceptable even if temporary malfunctioning occurred as described below:

1. the EGC system is from transitory non-compliance (e.g. Due to engine load fluctuations);

2. possible non-compliance with the SOx emission limits during the running up and shut down of the EGCS;

3. failure and/or accidental breakdown of the system;

4. malfunctioning of the monitoring devices;

5. test during delivery of the system and/or during modification of any parts of the system.

Without prejudice to the national rule, such exceptional circumstances shall be treated according to theMEPC.1/Circ.883.

For further information, refer to English version of “Annex 1 - Navigation Safety - General series n.132/2017/Rev.1” in the attached file “Circular SG 132 2017 REV 1-pdf.zip”.

Data Collection System for fuel oil consumption of ships

Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorized to perform the following statutory services, on Recognised Organisation (RO) classed ships:

• Reviewing of SEEMP Part II and issuance of Confirmation of Compliance, (MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 5, para. 4.5)

• Submission of reported data to the IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database ((MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 22A, para. 9)

ShaPoLi/EPL system - IACS Recommendation 172

(Administration letter in attached file “MiTE.REGISTRO UFFICIALE.2023.0004879.pdf”)

With regard to IACS Recommendation 172 Paragraph 6.6, the indicated interpretation is deemed acceptable to the Administration.

However, the Administration recommends that all the indications referred in Paragraph 4 of Resolution MEPC 335(76) to be respected, in particular on the indication of the exclusions implemented and the clear description of the responsibilities of the personnel involved; the Administration also suggests to proceed, where possible, with the replacement of the system with one that is in line with the provisions of section 2.1.3 of the MEPC 335 (76).

With regard to the demonstration of tamper-proof of the system, the three indications reported in the IACS Recommendation 172 can be shared, but the Administration recommends to implement any measure that could increase the security of the system.

Exceeding power limit or failure

(Circular MASE nb 0047199.12-03-2024)

The procedures to be followed for communications in case of exceeding the power limit or in case of system failure are described in Circular MASE nb 0047199.12-03-2024 “Communications relating to ShaPoLi power reduction systems” (attached file).

Unified Interpretations (MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.7)

Refer to file “MARPOL 4846-REG-1676991767863-20230215 Dissemination of Circular MEPC.1Circ.795Rev.7” in attached files.

Delays for installations of power reduction systems

(Circular MASE nb 0085599.25-05-2023)

With respect to delays in the installation of the engine power reduction systems referred to in rule 19 of Annex VI of MARPOL, the RO are informed that the undersigned Administration, upon submission of the application to the addresses referred to in the specific circular dated 08/11/2022 entitled “Transmission of communications to the Administration” and subsequent amendments, accompanied by a declaration of the shipyard relating to the entry of the ship into the dock and the maximum duration of the works, will evaluate for each case:

• the existence of the conditions for the release, during the period of validity, of a derogation to operate up to the date of the agreed entry into the construction site for the works in question and in any case not exceeding three months;

• substantial compliance, through alternative solutions, with the conditions imposed by the applicable legislation.

The already foreseeable unavailability of components will not allow further subsequent extensions.

Regarding the conditions for the presentation of the aforementioned requests, as well as the management of the vessel during the temporary operating period with alternative solutions, it is requested that:

• in any case, an engine power reduction system (Overridable Engine Power Limitation - OPL) must be installed in compliance with the indications referred to in point 2.1.2 of resolution MEPC 335 (76), as well as with all the other provisions therein contained, with particular reference to the constant updating of the on-board monitoring manual;

• in the event of a temporary certificate being issued, a specific indication/condition must be reported with the actions implemented for compliance with the provisions of the MARPOL Convention;

• a specific formal declaration must be acquired from the site regarding the causes of the delay in installing the systems which must be sent to the Administration upon presentation of the application, and, on the date of completion of the works, Recognised Organisation (RO) must carry out a specific visit for the issue of the relative periodic certificates;

• the aforementioned certification activities must be carried out in the same port referred to above, except in specific cases which must be reported to the undersigned Administration well in advance. At the same time as the issuance of the aforementioned statutory certifications, a memorandum certifying that the installations/procedures temporarily adopted comply with current legislation must be noted in the ship status; documentary evidence such as a representative extract of the machine parameters and the thresholds maintained during operation, taking care, in any case, to note the reasons that imposed the overriding.

Biomass certification schemes for CII calculation

(Letter MASE-0078790.29-04-2024 in attached file “ITALIAN ADM. -Biomass certification schemes”)

Only the following biomass certification schemes communicated to the IMO Secretariat for the CII calculation will be considered valid:

• Sustainability certification schemes approved by ICAO;

• CORSIA sustainability criteria (chapter 2) for suitable fuel;

• The European certification schemes of the Directive concern the promotion of energy from renewable sources (RED Directive).

Use of FAME and HVO biofuels

Refer to the Circular NS 06/2025 Rev.1 in attached file “Circ NS nb 6 2025 rev 1Testing the use of FAME and HVO biofuels on board ships - Technical and operational requirements”

Codes

NOx Technical Code 2008

Refer to Circular SG 123/2016 “Circular SG 123 2016 Inspections and checks on marine diesel engines - Rule 13 Annex VI” in attached file.

BWM Convention

General

(Refer to decree dated 11/09/2017 and amendment dated 30/03/2021 see Agreement governing the delegation of statutory certification services)

Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorized to:

• perform surveys in accordance with Regulation E-1 and to issue a BWM Statement of Compliance as Italy has not yet ratified the BWM Convention

• to approve BWM Plans (Regulation B-1)

• to approve BWM Systems (Regulation D-3)

BWM System

For Circular Letters concerning approvals of prototypes of ballast water control, treatment and management systems, refer to web site:

https://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/normativa-e-documentazione/Pages/circolari.aspx

TONNAGE 69

International Tonnage Certificate

Refer to procedure TLO 001/2024 “International tonnage procedures for italian flag ships” in attached file “procedura ITC69 ITALIA rev 1 12 dic 24”.

COLREG 72

Interpretation and application of Rule 21

Refer to Circular instructions to ROs nb 34/2020 (COLREG 74 reg. 21) concerning the positioning of the stern light and the towing light on board vessels intended for particular services, in attached file “Circular nb 23_2020.zip”.

AFS Convention

Untitled

This IMO convention entered into force for Italy on 21 April 2013.

Recognised Organisation (RO) has been authorized to issue the AFS Certificate. The issuance of the compliance to EU Directive 782/2003 is to be suspended.

ILO Conventions

Cargo gear (loading and unloading arrangements and other hoisting means)

(References are related to Articles from DPR 435/91)

General safety criteria

(Art 124)

All fixed means for the loading and unloading of goods carried and other fixed hoisting means in general existing on board ships or non self-propelled craft shall be of adequate strength for the lifting power, with relative arrangements, they are certified for according to the regulations of Article 127 (refer to Requirements for hoisting apparatus and carrying out of relative surveys).

The above-mentioned means and arrangements shall provide full safety for the persons who operate them to ensure the operation respects correct procedures and takes normal precautions complying with the master’s requirements.

Exemptions

(Art 125)

The regulations of the present section do not apply to apparatuses which, although carrying loads during operation, do not handle cargo such as; sea-bed drilling systems, self-hoisting devices of platforms for marine operations or similar, equipment for: control of sea-bed dredging devices, opening and closure of side doors, of bow visors, stern loading arrangements, control of boarding gangways for passengers, accommodation ladders, food-lifts, and passenger or crew lifts on board ships constructed before the entry into force of the present and similar regulations.

Mobile apparatus such as manual and motor tackle and the like, as well as manually or power operated jacks, are not subject to the provisions of the present section.

Surveys

(Art 126)

Before the documents required by Article 128 and 129 (refer to Register for loading and unloading arrangements and other hoisting means and Certificates) may be issued, an initial survey is to be carried out, including all inspections and tests required by the regulations of Article 127 (refer to Requirements for hoisting apparatus and carrying out of relative surveys), for all parts indicated in the above-mentioned documents, except those for which the regulations require alternative checks or the possibility of having certified documents issued by foreign bodies which are held valid by the international law on labour accident prevention.

On favourable completion of the initial survey, each apparatus shall clearly indicate the lifting power or lifting power table, along with relative operating conditions.

The regulations of Article 127 (refer to Requirements for hoisting apparatus and carrying out of relative surveys) shall apply when identifying the various accessories.

After the entry into service of the parts to which the certificates in Articles 128 and 129 (refer to Register for loading and unloading arrangements and other hoisting means and Certificates) refer, the said parts shall undergo periodical surveys required in Article 127 (refer to Requirements for hoisting apparatus and carrying out of relative surveys), in the course of which they shall be inspected as established in the said article.

Requirements for hoisting apparatus and carrying out of relative surveys

(Art 127)

The requirements and checks regarding the maximum lifting capacity allowed for each hoisting means, the test loads to which they are to be subjected for the elements composing the arrangement, for the complete arrangement itself, the shop testing, the frequency of annealing when required and the procedure for carrying out inspections and complete surveys, are established by technical body rules.

The technical body is in charge of carrying out the checks, tests, inspections and complete surveys mentioned in the preceding item.

Register for loading and unloading arrangements and other hoisting means

(Art 128)

The tests, inspections, checks and surveys shall be indicated, by the Technical Body, on the “Register for on board loading and unloading arrangements” established by the conventions and international agreements on labour accident prevention complying with Ministerial instructions.

The register is to be kept on all ships certified for international and national service, with the following exceptions:

1. fishing vessels intended for ocean and unrestricted fishing service, only for hoisting means with a lifting capacity not exceeding 2 tonnes,

2. ships of less than 200 grt, only for hoisting means with a lifting capacity not exceeding one tonne,

3. ships of 200 grt and upwards only for hoisting means with a lifting capacity not exceeding 0.5 tonnes,

4. non self-propelled craft for hoisting means with a lifting capacity not exceeding 5 tonnes.

Certificates

(Art 129)

Having carried out the tests and surveys required by the preceding articles the following certificates are to be filled in:

1. testing and check certificate for winches, derricks, and relative fittings before their entry into service,

2. testing and check certificate for cranes, hoisting means in general and relative fittings before their entry into service.

3. testing and check certificate for assemblable fittings before their entry into service,

4. testing and check certificate for metal cables before their entry into service,

5. certificate of periodical heat treatment for chains, rings, hooks, shackles and screw tighteners,

6. certificate of complete annual survey for the fittings for which periodical heat-treatment is not required.

The certificates mentioned above shall be enclosed with the register mentioned in Article 128 (refer to Register for loading and unloading arrangements and other hoisting means) and the ones intended for ships and non self-propelled craft certified for international service shall be filled in, along with the register, in Italian and in English. The forms for the said certificates shall be those required by the convention and international agreements on protection against accidents for workers and shall be approved by the Ministry.

Certificates for ships and non self-propelled craft for which a register is not compulsory shall comply with the technical body forms.

Lifts for passengers and crew

(Art 130)

The technical characteristics of lifts for passengers and crew on ships constructed on or after the entry into force of the present regulations and the times and procedures for surveys on lifts for persons for all ships shall comply with the technical body rules.

Miscellaneous technical requirements

Special crafts

(References are related to Articles from DPR 435/91)

Ships intended for the carriage of motor vehicles

Fitness certificate

(Art 176)

Fitness of Italian and foreign ships constructed before 1 September 1984 for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks shall be certified by the technical body.

Foreign ships constructed before 1 September 1984 may be certified for the above-mentioned carriage by means of a special certificate complying with pertaining regulations of 1981 Amendments to SOLAS 74 issued by the Flag Administration.

Tugs and rescue ships

Fire protection and life-saving appliances

(Art 177)

Tugs and rescue ships shall have fire protection complying with the requirements of Article 87 of the present regulations.

Rescue ships and tugs shall comply, in general, with pertaining requirements for cargo ships.

Characteristics of the hull and propulsion machinery

(Art 178)

The hull and main propulsion system on tugs and ships covered by the present section shall comply with following requirements:

1. have complete deck and raised quarter-deck or fore-castle or at least a remarkable fore-sheer ; the said condition is also valid in the case of tugs or rescue ships not subject to load line regulations when engaged on service less restricted than local service,

2. have adequate stability and ample drift surface.

Fitness of said characteristics with respect to the service shall be established in compliance with the Technical Body Rules.

Release units

(Art 179)

Towing hooks shall be fitted with ready release units, capable of being operated under pull and by remote control from the navigating bridge or immediate adjacent thereto.

In the case where a towing winch is installed instead of a towing hook, release shall be carried out with a safety means equivalent to the one described above.

Ships occasionally used as tugs

(Art 180)

The Maritime Authority, after consulting the Technical Body, may authorize ships other than tugs to carry out occasional towing operations when it is assured to be fit for that particular voyage due account being paid to the unit to be towed.

Private vessels and other ships with GT less than 10 tons with mechanical propulsion and with GT less than 25 tons with propulsion other than mechanical (Art 1-24)

Refer to circular Non Serial 01/2017 in attached file “Circ NS 1 2017 Private vessels and other ships”

European Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC, as amended and Directive 2014/90/EU

Refer to Statutory surveys - General, Sections 7 and 8.

Statutory Inspections on Italian vessels not subject to International Conventions

Refer to local procedure dedicated to survey on SNCs in Italy in Statutory inspections on Italian vessels not subject to Int. Conventions.

Floating Units

Certific ation

Refer to General Series no. 169/2023 “Certification of Floating Units”

This Circular provides a regulatory framework applicable to the Italian flag or foreign flag vessels subject to Italian jurisdiction which, for their use and operational purposes, will be, albeit for limited times, “permanently” moored in national ports or anchored in waters subject to Italian jurisdiction.

The technical annex to this Circular has the purpose of collecting the minimum mandatory certification required for ships flying the Italian flag that intend to operate moored in national ports or anchored in waters subject to Italian jurisdiction and for floaters (Column A).

In any case, the Shipowner/Management Company remains entitled - within the operational limits referred to above and on a voluntary basis for Italian flag vessels within 12 miles - to obtain, when the conditions are met, also the international certification, or part of it, reported instead, in Column B of the technical annex to this Circular. The latter is mandatory for Italian flag vessels operating beyond 12 miles and for foreign flag vessels.

Dry hull and floating vessel surveys

Refer to Series Instructions Entrusted Organisms n. 15/2017 for dry hull and floating vessel surveys for the so-called "Floating Units" equipped or not with propulsion and propulsion means production and / or storage and transhipment of liquid hydrocarbons or gaseous.

Instructions are in attached file “Instructions to RO n. 15_2017 Dry hull and floating vessel surveys for the so-called Floating Units-pdf”.

Transport of Industrial Personnel

Refer to IP Code.

Mooring line

Refer to Circular Non Series: 13/2018 in attached file “Non Series 13_2018” and Early Safety Alert from HBMCI in attached file “Indian_Mooring_Line_ALERT_by_Greece_HBMCI_01_2018_-pdf”.

Implementation of 2014/90/EU Directive

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Refer to Circular General Series 149/2019: Applicable instructions of the D.P.R. 239/2017 concerning the implementation of 2014/90/EU Directive on marine equipment, in attached file “Circular GS 149_2019 Implementing provisions of the Decree of the President of the Republic 20 December 2017”.

Conformity of maritime equipment

The product conformity declaration is to be available on board and is to make reference to:

1. MED modules chosen by the manufacturer and issued by the Notified Body (e.g. B + D, B + E etc...), and issued by the Notified Body, and

2. the design, construction and efficiency requirements according to the applicable Implementing Regulations based on the date of installation.

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Refer to Circular NS 32/2019 in attached file “Circular NS n 32 2019 Directive 201490 EU on maritime equipment-pdf.zip”, regarding Directive 2014/90 / EU on maritime equipment , replacing the directive 96/98 / EC - Provisions regarding the application of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1397 of August 6th, 2019 relating to the design, construction requirements and efficiency and testing standards for maritime equipment, which repeals the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/773.

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Refer to Circular NS 34/2020 in attached file “Circular NS n 34 2020 Dir 2014 90 UE marine equipment Disp Reg 2020 1170 compl”, regarding Directive 2014/90 / EU on marine equipment and repealing the directive 96/98 / EC - Provisions regarding the application of the Regulation of execution (EU) 2020/1170 of 16 July 2020 relating to the requirements of design, construction and efficiency and to test standards for marine equipment, repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1397.

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Refer to Circular NS 24/2021 in attached file “Circular NS 24_2021 Directive 201490 EU on marine equipment Implementing Regulation (EU) 20211158”, regarding Directive 2014/90 / EU on marine equipment and repealing the directive 96/98 / EC - Provisions on the application of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158 of 22 June 2021 on design, construction and efficiency requirements and testing standards for marine equipment, which repeals Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1170.

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Refer to Circular NS 20/2022 in attached file “Circular NS n. 20_2022 Directive 201490 EU on marine equipment - Provisions on the application of Implementing Regulation (EU) 20221157 of 4 July 2022” regarding Directive 2014/90 / EU on marine equipment and repealing Directive 96/98 / EC - Provisions on the application of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1157 of 4 July 2022 on design, construction and efficiency requirements and the testing standards for marine equipment, which repeals Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158.

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Refer to Circular NS 16/2023 in attached file “Circular Non Serial n. 16_2023 Directive 201490EU on marine equipment and repealing Directive 9698EC” Directive 2014/90/EU on marine equipment and repealing Directive 96/98/EC Provisions regarding the application of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1667 of 8 August 2023 relating to design, construction and efficiency requirements and the Testing Standards for Marine Equipment, which repeals Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1157.

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Refer to Circular NS 12/2024 in attached file “Circular NS nb 12 2024 Directive 2014 90EU on marine equipment and repealing Directive 96 98EC” Directive 2014/90/EU on marine equipment and repealing Directive 96/98/EC – Provisions on the application of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1975 of 19 July 2024 on the project, construction and performance requirements and testing standards for marine equipment and repealing the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1667.

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Refer to Circular NS 10/2026 in attached file “Circular NS 10 2026 Directive 201490EU on Marine Equipment repealing Directive 9698EC” Directive 2014/90/EU on Marine Equipment repealing Directive 96/98/EC – Provisions concerning the application of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1434 of 30 June 2026 on design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards for marine equipment, repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1533.

Ships intended exclusively for rental for tourism purposes

The regulation is applicable to motor or sail units with hulls longer than 24 meters, measured according to the harmonized standards in force, and in any case with international gross tonnage (GT) not exceeding 1000 GT.

Refer to attached file “Circular SG 63 Ships intended exclusively for rental for tourism purposes.”

Vehicle stowage on board cargo and passenger RO-RO ships

Refer to Circular SG 79 “Circular SG 79 stowing vehicles on ro ro ships”.

Life belts to be used on board pleasure boats

Refer to Circular SG 80 “Circular SG 80 life belts to be used on board pleasure boats”.

Instructions for keeping non-MED davits on board

Refer to Circular SG 89 “Circular SG 89 _ Instructions for keeping non-MED launching devices' davits on board”. ((art. 95.13 of Presidential Decree 435/91 and point 10.4 Chapter III - Rule 10 of Legislative Decree 45/2000 which refers the characteristics of the launching devices to Rule 9)

Ships equipped with an alternative (electric) propulsion system

Refer to Circular SG 73 “Circular SG 73 Ships equipped with an alternative (electric) propulsion system”.

Emergency boat davit with manual hoisting

The Administration has ordered the replacement of emergency boat davits, with manual hoisting, with others fully compliant with the MED Directive in force at that time.

For further information, refer to attached file “CIRC NDS 25 2019 emergency boat davit with manual hoisting.pdf”.

Implementation of actions in favour of cruise ships

Refer to Circular SG 97 “Circular SG 97 implementation of actions in favor of cruise ships , identified in response to the _Costa Concordia_ event”.

Issue and renewal of safety certificates for merchant ships (cargo) and for passenger ships operating abroad.

Refer to Circular SG 110 “Circular SG 110 safety certificates for vessels abroad” in attached file.

Camping on board regulation

Refer to Circular SG 122 “Circular SG 122 Camping on board regulation” in attached file.

Fishing vessels of less than 24 meters

(Dp prot. n. U0029688 on 05.03.2019)

During safety surveys, scrupulous attention to be paid to the verification of the general conditions of the boat and to the correct, periodic maintenance of the hull, deck, machinery (e.g. winches), especially when the unit has been subjected to a long period of stop.

For further information, refer to attached file “U.0027070.10-05-2019 Safety on board fishing vessels”.

Oar or sails fishing vessels

(Refer to Circular Fishing Series 02/2023)

Vessels commonly called “Oar or sails” are boats used for professional fishing which fall within what is defined as “small scale fishing”.

A fishing vessel, in order to maintain its characteristic of a rowing and/or sailing vessel, must be equipped with an engine that is necessarily outboard and therefore removable, since it must only perform the tasks of assisting navigation safety.

As regards the minimum safe manning tables envisaged for these vessels, it was requested, the presence on board of the motor engineer pursuant to art. 274 reg. code nav. generally with the provision of the dual role of conductor/engine driver.

Travels and activities abroad beyond the limits

Refer to Circular Not of series n.28/2019 in attached file “CIRCULAR NDS 28_2019 Travels and activities abroad beyond the limits.pdf”.

Gas cylinders (nitrogen) under pressure, used by lowering systems of collective rescue means and emergency boats. Methods and frequency of inspections and reviews

Refer to Circular General Series n. 152/2019 in attached file “Circular SG nb 152 2019 Gas cylinders (nitrogen) under pressure, used by lowering systems.pdf”.

Measures for the protection of Venice and its lagoon

(LAW DECREE- 14 August 2020, n. 104)

This law decree is modifying two articles of DPR 435 \1991, introducing electric propulsion motors and ships for local public transportation with fuel in gaseous state for propulsion (just for Venice Lagoon).

For further information, refer to the attached file “modifications to dpr 435 DECREE- 14 August 2020, n. 104.pdf”.

Amendments to Law nb. 616 dd 5 June 1962

(Circular non serial : nb 43/2020)

With the law nb.120 dd 11 September 2020, converting into law of the decree dd 16 July 2020, nb.76, with amendments, containing urgent measures for simplification and digital innovation , amendments have been made to articles 4 and 6 of law nb 616 dd 5 June 1962.

For further information, refer to the attached file “Circular Non Serial n. 43_2020”.

Ship Recycling and IHM

Regulation (EU) 1257/2013

Recognised Organisation (RO) is fully authorized to carry out all activities as per Reg. 1253\2013 and as per Decree 450\2019 (refer to attached file “Circular instructions RO n.39 2026 Ship Recycling & Decrees IHM HK CONV”) dated 27 May 2019 as modified by Director Decrees MIT 1076\2025 dated 25 June 2025 and 409\2026 dated 18 March 2026, including all checks, examinations, technical and documental verifications necessary for the issuance, on behalf of the Administration, of International Certificates for ships registered in Italy and falling within the scope of application of the Rules, as per Circular Instructions to RO n. 39/2026.

For further information, refer to the attached file “IHM Accordo per la delega dei compiti di certificazione statutaria RO-signed”.

Hong Kong Convention on Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling, 2009

Recognised Organisation (RO) is fully authorized to carry out all activities as per Hong Kong Convention,2009 and as per Decree 450\2019 (refer tp attached file “Circular instructions RO n.39 2026 Ship Recycling & Decrees IHM HK CONV”) dated 27 May 2019 as modified by Director Decrees MIT 1076\2025 datedd 25 June 2025 and 409\2026 dated 18 March 2026, including all checks, examinations, technical and documental verifications necessary for the issuance, on behalf of the Administration, of Statements of Compliance (see SPECIFIC CERTIFICATES: NATIONAL AND BILINGUAL INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATES.) for ships registered in Italy and falling within the scope of application of the Convention, as per Circular Instructions to RO n. 39/2026.

For further information, refer to the attached file “accordo_HK convention_31032026_signed_Firmato”.

Asbestos treatment

Refer to DECREE 20 August 1999 - Expansion of regulations and technical methodologies for remediation, interventions, including those to render asbestos harmless, provided for by art. 5, paragraph 1, letter f), of Law no. 257 of 27 March 1992, containing provisions relating to the cessation of the use of asbestos, in attached file “decree 20 August 1999 ASBESTOS”.

Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code)

(Refer to Circular GS 166/2021 and Circular NS 10/2018 in attached files)

The SPS Code has never become mandatory and its application remained optional at the discretion of the various flag administrations, despite the fact that in Annex 2 to the SOLAS Convention the “safety certificate for ships for special uses” is fully recognized.

Considering that currently, under the Italian flag, a certain number of vessels are used for the following services:

1. scientific or research;

2. cable laying;

3. off-shore plant service;

4. seabed exploration or exploitation service;

it is considered necessary to follow the directives contained in Circular GS 166/2021 in order to regulate the matter in question in a general way, avoiding, as has been done to date, the use of specific authorizations issued, from time to time, to the individual vessels concerned.

For further details on safety requirements and certification, refer to Circular GS 166/2021 in attached files.

(Refer to Circular NS 23/2022 in attached files)

The Point 2. “Scope of application” of the annex to the Circular GS 166/2021, provides, among other things, that the SPS Code, 1983, can be applied to Italian ships destined for special services in international navigation, in the case of ships already certified or with certification in progress (to be completed within 6 months : 20th June 2022) before the date of publication of Circular 166/2021.

Due to the obvious difficulties in finding materials and equipment for the adaptation of the units to the aforementioned code, it is considered possible and necessary to extend the 6 months period mentioned above and, therefore, postpone the date from 20 June 2022 to 20 June 2023.

Special Service Rescue Ships - Harmonization Process

(Refer to Circular GS 167/2022 in attached files)

The instrument of circular no. 166/2021 is intended to provide the necessary application provisions for the implementation of the technical requirements for navigation safety contained in the SPS Codes also applicable to rescue ships for the purposes of subsequent certification.

For ships destined for the “special rescue service”, harmonized instructions are detailed in points A) to H) of Circular GS 167/2022.

Switching from pleasure service to passenger transport service

(Refer to Instructions to Recognised Organisations 28/2022)

In the occurrence of one unit (coming from the pleasure craft registers) in the eventuality of a passage in the registers of small vessels and floating units to carry out the transport of passengers, the unit concerned (to be considered “new”) is subject to a pre-verification to ascertain compliance with the requirements of the class or seaworthiness certification, as applicable, and the applicable safety navigation legislation, for the service passenger transport, according to parameters such as, as an example: the material of construction, the length, the tonnage, the maximum number of transportable persons / passengers, the operating speed.

For pleasure crafts built in composite material an additional condition, indispensable to the passage in question, is the possession of objective evidence of the surveillance maintained by the ship certification Organism at all stages of hull construction for verification purposes of its correspondence with the relative technical drawing, to be approved with reference to the passenger service.

Fishing vessels of 24 meters in length or more

(Refer to Circular GS 17)

Legislative Decree No. 541 of 18 December 1999, published in the Ordinary Supplement of the Official Gazette No. 35 on 12 February 2000, implemented the European Directives 97/70/EC and 1999/19/EC, on the establishment of the regime safety standard for fishing vessels of 24 meters in length and more.This decree also implements the annex to the Torremolinos International Convention of 1977 on the safety of fishing vessels and the Annex to the 1993 Protocol relating to the Torremolinos International Convention.

Clarifications for uniform application of the legislative decree 541/99 are given in the Circular GS 17 (see attached files)

Working language on board fishing vessels

(Refer to Circular Fishing Series 01/2023)

Due to the increasing presence on board the fishing vessels of non-EU seafarers, even of different linguistic origins, or with the co-presence of seafarers of different nationalities, it is necessary to verify that the working language is identified, noted and, above all, that the crew is able to communicate effectively.

Dual safety certification (Mediterranean fishing - close coastal fishing)

Refer to Circular Fishing Series 03/2025

Certification of fishing units and regulations applicable to support units

Refer to Circular Fishing Series 04/2025 for clarifications regarding the certification of fishing units and the regulations applicable to fishing support units.

Use of hydrogen as a fuel for the propulsion

(Refer to letter in attached file “Use of hydrogen as a fuel for propulsion U.0054710.18-04-2024.h.0959”)

At present - awaiting definition and adoption at the IMO level of guidelines for the use of hydrogen as a maritime fuel (not before mid/end of the year 2025) - the use of hydrogen cannot be authorized.

Towed vessels

(Circular Safety of Navigation GS 175/2024 and Circular Safety of Navigation GS 07/2025)

The Circular Safety of Navigation GS 175/2024 provides the processes and the verifications to be carried out by Recognised Organisation (RO) in order to:

• Ensure the fit of the vessel (as per Article 136 of CdN) for navigation under towing (article 181 of D.P.R. 435/91).

• Ensure the fit for towing activities for vessels (article 197 of D.P.R. 435/91) in addition to the provisions of article 197.5 of D.P.R. 435/91. With the exemption of those vessels for which these dispositions have already been declared fit in their certificates, whenever the voyage is within its limits and in possession of the towing plan approved according to the technical subjects of this circular. In his case, it’s the duty of the tug’s master to verify the compliance with the approved towing plan and the suitability for the activities before each towing operation.

• Approve the towing plan containing the “bollard pull” (BP) and the “required bollard pull” (BPR). Particularly, the value of BP at the nominal maximum power of the main propulsion system is to be indicated according to the test procedure mentioned in the Appendix A of the Circular MSC/Circ.884 of 21st December 1998 or according to a similar procedure established by Recognised Organisation (RO).

• Verify the compliance concerning the equipment according to the approved towing plan.

• Issue a fit for towing declaration.

The procedures for the technical documentation verifications are indicated in the Annex of the Circular and to be carried out, according to the Ship Manager/Owner requests, for the issuing of the fit for towing certificate by Recognised Organisation (RO).

Alternative Design and Arrangements (AD&A)

For domestic vessels using alternative fuels and low or zero emission technologies

(Instructions to Recognised Organisations 35/2025)

These instructions specify the functions and responsibilities of the Recognized Organizations, in the process of “Alternative design and arrangements” (SOLAS Reg.II-1/55) for national vessels, using:

• low-flammability fuels (SOLAS Reg.II-2/4.2.1) not specifically covered by the IGF Code but included in rules made by international bodies; and

• low or zero emission technologies.

The Recognised Organisations shall comply with the indications set out in Annex 1 of these instructions.

(Instructions to Recognised Organisations 37/2025)

Alternative design and Arrangements with reference to SOLAS Chapters II-1, Chapter II-2 and III

(Instructions to Recognised Organisations 37/2025)

The Recognized Organizations during the process of Alternative Design and Arrangements (AD&A) referred to in SOLAS Rules II-1/55, II-2/17, III/38 are required to follow the indications of Annex 1 to these instructions, excluding gas or other fuels characterized by a low flashing point different from the natural gas GNL, low or zero emission technologies, for which the dispositions issued with the Instructions to Recognised Organizations 35/2025 are applicable (see For domestic vessels using alternative fuels and low or zero emission technologies).

ISM Code

Authorizations & instructions

Audit and ship type accreditation

Requirements of the Administration

Reference documents

Specific Requirements

Flag State - Sending PSC inspection reports relating to national vessels

Refer to attached file “Circular Navigazione Non di Serie 16_2018.doc”.

Recognised Organisation (RO) shall assure that during the scheduled audits that the contents of this Circular have been specifically implemented in the ISM system of the management companies / national vessels.

Amendments to ISM Code

Refer to:

- Circular SG 105 “Circular SG 105_Amendments to the International Code of Ship Safety Management (ISM Code)”

- Circular SG 83 “Circular SG 83” concerning ISM Code Amendments adopted as per RES. MSC 273(85) dated 4\12\2008 and to Circular SG 69 dated 2\8\2007

Cyber Risk Management

Refer to Circular SG 155/2019 in attached file “Circular SG 155_2019”.

Refer to Circular SG no. 177/2025, which enters into force from 01/11/2026; except point 10 “Incidents reporting” (Alerts of Cyber security incidents), which enters into force from 01/01/2026. From 01/11/2026 the Circular SG 155/2019 will be no longer in force.

Updating plans to be submitted to the visiting commission

(Refer to Instructions to Recognised Organisations 30/2022)

The Master or the responsible Officer, with reference to the changes to be made to the plans referred to in Presidential Decree 435/91, article 35, must:

• inform the ISM Company or the Shipowner (ship not subject to ISM) who will provide, without delay, to update them and to transmit them to the ship’s RO for approval; and

• prepare a specific “standing order” which must be illustrated to all members of the crew in charge of specific operations or, in any case, involved and signed by them.

The ship’s RO, following an occasional visit, if deemed necessary by the same, will proceed with a new approval no later than 60 days from receipt of the request. Following formal preliminary acceptance by the ship’s RO, the Master of the unit could proceed (to cover the transitional period) to make the necessary changes to the existing plan.

General service contracts with the use of personnel without a seaman’s book

(Refer to Circular NS 22/2022)

It is considered necessary to verify that:

1. the quantitative and qualitative composition of the minimum safe manning table in the possession of the unit is fully respected, as well as the operating conditions imposed;

2. the personnel without a seaman’s book:

   • is embarked after a specific authorization issued by the competent Authority;

   • does not replace the personnel referred to in the minimum safe manning table;

   • has carried out adequate familiarization according to the standards referred to in paragraph 1 of section A-VI / 1 of the STCW code and in line with the procedures of the ISM Manual in possession of the vessel adequately amended, where necessary; and

   • is not inserted or carries out tasks referred to in the muster role provided for by Regulation III / 37 SOLAS and art. 203 of the Presidential Decree 435/91;

3. the provisions of the MLC, 2006 made enforceable in Italy by law 23 September 2013, n. 113 are fully respected.

Emission of the crew list and the minimum safety manning table for floating units

(Refer to Circular Minimum Safe Manning Tables N°005/2023)

As far as the crew list is concerned, it is part of the license and contains, pursuant to art. 172 of the navigation code, the indications pursuant to art. 170 and 171 navigation code. and, therefore, also the relative, possible, seafaring movements. In fact, the printout of the license for minor vessels and floating units literally reads “The crew list for minor vessels and floating units indicated in the following table and currently valid is an integral part of this license”;

With regards to the minimum safe manning table issue, from the previous considerations it follows that the vessel, having a crew list, must also be in possession of a minimum safe manning table issued according to the provisions of the Circular Title: Maritime Personnel - Series: Minimum Armament tables n.001/2010.

Firefighter's equipment: protective clothing for fire approach

(Refer to Circular NS 10/2023)

Equipment commonly referred to as “fire-fighting suits”, although certified in accordance with directive 2014/90/EU (Marine Equipment Directive - MED), was found in use without taking into account the limitations indicated, also on related labels, under the expression” not for fire entry or not suitable for fire entry”.

Shipowners and management companies must ensure that, for ISM purpose:

1. the personnel on board is familiarized with the limitations of use of the MED certified fire-fighting suits which, although compliant with the applicable technical standards, appear as clothing not for fire entry and/or, more generally, which do not ensure adequate protection against specific fire-fighting scenarios;

2. the ship's Training manual, and Fire safety operational booklet (or their combined version) are updated in the presence of equipment subject to such limitations;

3. fire drills are conducted for scenarios consistent with the limitations of use of the suits on board. The relevant records must acknowledge this approach. The relative evidence is adequately kept on board, also for the purpose of promptly responding to any questions, regarding the characteristics of the fire-fighting suits supplied with the ship, in the context of inspections under the Port State Control (PSC) regime.

Actions to prevent illegal operations in the maritime sector (IMO Resolution A.1192(33))

(Refer to Circular General Series  nb. 173/2024)

IMO invites to update - also for ISM scope (points 7, 8 and 11 of the correspondent Code) - the “STS operations Plan” of ships managed according to IMO Resolution A.1192(33) punctual indications with particular reference to points 2 and 3.

All with the aim of both excluding any non-authorized operation or prohibited by the current legislation, also linked to the sanctions in place, and for an increasingly careful and effective action for preservation of navigation safety and marine environment protection with particular attention to Regulation V/19 and 19-1 SOLAS 74, Chapter 9 of Annex I MARPOL 73 and the applicable maritime safety standards (reference to the Safety shipping standards).

Companies are to comply with the present Circular General Series  nb. 173/2024 and Recognised Organisation (RO) has to verify - during the respective activities - the full implementation, reporting any possible deviations to the Administration.

ISPS Code

Authorizations & Instructions

The Administration requires security services to be performed by the RO issuing class certificate to the vessel.

National requirements

Security guards - Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) boarding Italian Merchant Ships – Operational procedures.

Refer to Circular SG 150/2019 in attached file “Circular SG n°150 19”.

Appendix — Agreement governing the delegation of statutory certification services

Agreement

See the attached files:

- “Agreement_Italy_RO SA_24112022”.

- “BWMC_RO_SA”.

Agreement for ISPS

See the attached file “ISPS Accordo RSO Recognised Organisation (RO)”.

Agreement for ITC69

See the attached files:

- “ACCORDO Recognised Organisation (RO) CONVENZIONE ITC69_signed 4 dic 24”.

- “ALLEGATO 3 Recognised Organisation (RO) ACCORDO ITC69”

Appendix 1 to the Agreement

Applicable instruments and degree of authorization

See the attached file “ANNEX 1 agreement navi SOLAS 2022 signed”.

For the IEEC delegation, refer to the attached file “DD18.12.2013autorizzazioneIEEC_RO”.

For the IP Code delegation, refer to the attached file “All_RO_ADDENDUM_accordo_navi_SOLAS_per_Codice_IP_def_signed”.

Appendix 2 to the Agreement

Reporting to the Administration

See the attached file “ANNEX 2 agreement navi SOLAS 2022 signed”.

Appendix — SAFETY ALERT

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Appendix — SPECIFIC CERTIFICATES: NATIONAL AND BILINGUAL INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATES.

List of National certificates

• Declaration in the scope of Passenger Ship Safety Certificate

• Declaration in the scope of Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate

• Declaration in the scope of Special Purpose Ship Safety Certificate

• Statement for issue for the purpose of the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate

• Attestation for the Carriage of Motor Vehicles

• Approval of helicopter landing and pick-up areas

• Declaration for the Document of Compliance & Attachment (ISM Code Company)

• Declaration for the Safety Management Certificate & Attachment (ISM Code Ship)

• Statement of Compliance on IHM (on behalf of the Flag)

• Ready for Recycling Statement of Compliance (on behalf of the Flag)

• Certificate of compliance on specific stability requirements for ro-ro passenger ships

• For Small vessels:

  • Attestation for the purpose of Fitness Certificate

  • Attestation for intermediate survey Fitness Certificate

  • Annex to the Attestation for the purpose of Fitness Certificate

  • Attestation for the purpose of Certificate of Navigability (dpr 435 fishing vessels excluded)

  • Stability attestation for general cargo ships

  • Attestation for the purpose of Certificate of Navigability (fishing vessels)

  • Stability attestation for decked fishing vessels

  • Stability attestation for fishing vessels without deck

  • Compass Inspection/check Certificate (form 10)

  • Compass Inspection/check Certificate (form 10A)

  • Certificate for handling gears of fishing nets

  • Attestation for pleasure yacht

  • Safety Attestation different services less than 25 tsl

  • Safety Attestation own use less than 25 tsl

  • Safety Attestation not propelled vessels more than 25 tsl less than 200

  • Safety Attestation less than 25 tsl fishing vessels

  • Safety Attestation fishing vessels more than 25 tsl

  • Attestation for pleasure craft and yacht for renting

International Certificates.

International Certificates must be bilingual Italian/English. Refer to Certificate language