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Certificate of Registry
Regulation: UNCLOS Article 19
Delegation: Flag/MCA
Which Vessels: All vessels
Validity: 5 years (unless change of flag, service type, etc.)
Surveys: No surveys required for renewal
Purpose: Establishes vessels nationality and national and intl laws applicable to it
Details:
- UK Law: Merchant Shipping Act Reg 1993 (Registration of Ships)
- UK Ship Register is operated by the MCA’s Registry of Shipping & Seaman
ACS Certificate of Inspection
MGN 568
Flag/MCA
5 years (synced with SMC expiry)
Initial, Renewal (synced with SMC surveys)
Certifies the vessel is operating under ACS
Application Entry
EAS Letter of Notification of Extended Authorisation
MGN 561
Flag/MCA
Issued yearly with updated risk profile
Certifies the vessel is part of EAS and states its risk profile
Invite-only
Certificate of Class
Reg: SOLAS Ch.II-1 Reg 3-1
Delegation: Class
Which Vessels: N/A
Validity: 5 years
Surveys:
Initial
Annual
Intermediate (replaces 2nd/3rd annual)
Renewal/Special
ACS
EAS
Verifies the structural strength and integrity of essential vessel parts (hull & appendages, propulsion & steering systems, power plant, auxillary systems)
- Subject to conditions of class (measures, repairs, surveys)
- Notations state if a vessel is meeting standards beyond the requirements”
Document of Compliance
ISM Code
Flag/MCA
N/A (issued to company)
5 years
(Interim - 12 months)
Initial
Annual (Internal)
Annual (External)
Renewal
Additional
(typically aligned with ISPS & MLC surveys)
Issued to Company that wishes to manage vessels that ISM code applies to
UK Law: Merchant Shipping Act Reg 2014 (Intl Safety Mgmt - ISM Code)
Requirements: Copy of DoC must be kept onboard each vessel under company’s mgmt and SMS Records Required for Audits
SMC is invalid immediately if DoC withdrawn (vessel unable to trade)
Interim DoC: Issued to new companies or those wishing to add vessel types to an existing DoC (must have satisfactory SMS and plan to implement it onboard to achieve ISM compliance within interim period)
Maritime Labour Certificate
MLC
Flag/MCA w/ or w/out ACS
Class w/ EAS
≥ 500gt on Intl. Voyage (except military, pleasure, fishing)
5 years
(Interim- 6 months)
Initial
Intermediate (replaces 2nd or 3rd annual)
Renewal
(typically aligned with ISM & ISPS surveys)
EAS
Certifies that working and living conditions onboard meet requirements of Maritime Labour Convention
Attachments: Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Parts 1 & 2
DMLC Part 1: Vessel requirements based on type, size, etc.
DMLC Part 2: How shipowner will comply w/ MLC requirements
Requirements: Valid Cert of Financial Security (crew compensations)
& Copies of signed SEA held by shipowner and seafarer
Interim MLC: Issued to new builds, flag change, MLC cert shipowner change”
International Ship Security Certificate
ISPS Code
Flag/MCA w/ or w/out ACS
Class w/ EAS
≥ 500gt on Intl. Voyage (Cargo & Pssngr, incl. high speed craft), Mobile offshore drilling units, Port Facilities
5 years
(Interim - 6 months)
Initial
Intermediate
Renewal
Additional
(typically aligned with ISM & MLC surveys)
EAS
UK Law: The Ship & Port Facility Security Regulations 2004
Requirement: Flag/MCA approved Ship Security Plan required (+SSA)
Interim ISSC: Issued to new builds, vessels re-entering service, flag change or company change
Safety Management Certificate
ISM Code
Flag/MCA w/ or w/out ACS
Class w/ EAS
≥ 500
5 years
(Interim - 6 months)
Initial
Annual (Internal)
Intermediate (replaces 2nd or 3rd annual)
Renewal
Additional
(typically aligned with ISPS & MLC surveys)
EAS
Issued to vessel
Requirements: Valid Doc to trade and SMS Records for Audits
Interim SMC: Issued to new vessels, when vessel is new to a mgmt co, when vessel changes flag (must have relevant DoC, satisfactory SMS, planned internal audit w/in 3mos, master & officers familiar with SMS)
Continuous
Synopsis Record
SOLAS
Ch.XI-1 Reg 5
Flag/MCA
UK RSS
≥ 500gt on Intl. Voyage (Cargo),
All Pssngr on Intl. Voyage, UK Class A Pssngr on Domestic Voyages
Life
No surveys,
but checked during PSC Inspections and ISSC and SMC surveys
Logbook that stays with vessel for life, records all changes of owner, flag, name, class, ISM, etc.
Issued by the Registry of Shipping & Seaman in the UK
Form 1 - Continuous data records
Form 2 - Changes required
Form 3 - Index of Amendments to the CSR
Minimum
Safe Manning
Document
IMO Res A 1047(27)
SOLAS Ch.V Reg 14
Flag/MCA
≥ 500gt
Life No surveys
Certifies the vessel’s crewing levels have been assessed under the IMO’s principles of minimum safe manning (ensuring safe navigation and operation)
Contains table of min crew requirements for each dept and details any special conditions under which reduced manning is acceptable
IMO Res.A 1047 (27) requires that manning levels:
1. Keep safe nav, port, eng, radio watches
2. Safely moor and unmoor vessel
3. Manage vessel safety when stationary or nearly stationary at sea
4. Prevent pollution
Check the effectiveness of manning levels by assessing crew HOR”
Cargo Ship Safety
Equipment Certificate
(SEC)
SOLAS
Ch.II-2, III & V
Flag/MCA
Class w/ ASC & EAS
≥ 500gt on Intl. Voyage (Cargo)
5 years
Initial
Annual
Periodical (replaces 2nd or 3rd annual)
Renewal
Additional
HSSC
ACS
EAS
Certifies a cargo vessel complies with SOLAS Ch.II-2, III & V:
1. Fire Safety System & Appliances
2. LSA & Arrangements (Exl Radio Installs)
3. Navigation Equipment
4. Pilot Arrangements
5. Nautical Publications
6. Lights, Shapes, Sound & Distress Signals
Attachment: Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety - Form E (detailing LSA and Nav Equipment covered by certificate)
Requirements: SOLAS Training Manuals (SOLAS Ch. III Reg 35)”
Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate (SAFCON)
SOLAS Ch.II-1 and II-2
Class
≥ 500gt on Intl. Voyage (Cargo)
5 years
Initial
Annual
Intermediate (replaces 2nd or 3rd annual)
Renewal
Additional
Vessel Bottom Inspections
(2 w/in 5 years, <36mos apart, >1 dry dock)
HSSC
ACS
EAS
Certifies a cargo vessel is cnstrctd & maintned accrdng to SOLAS ChII-1 & II-2
1. Structural Strength
2. Machinery & Equipment
3. Stability & Subdivisions
4. Fire Protection Measures
5. Cargo Handling
No Attachments
Cargo Ship Safety
Radio Certificate
(RADIO)
SOLAS Ch. III & IV
Flag/MCA
Class w/ ASC & EAS
≥ 300gt on Intl. Voyage (Cargo) 5 years
Initial
Periodical (annually)
Renewal
Additional
HSSC
ACS
EAS
Certifies a cargo vessels radio installations comply with SOLAS Ch. III & IV (safety standards for communication at sea)
1. SARTS
2. EPIRBS
3. Equipment to receive MSI
4. MF/HF & VFH Radio Installations
5. DSC Equipment
6. Satellite Communications
7. Emergency Power
Attachment: Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety Radio - Form R
Requirements:
- GMDSS logbook
- Designation of GMDSS Operators
- Means of Operational Availability:
1. At sea electronic maintenance
2. Shore-based maintenance (incl. contract)
3. Duplication”
Cargo Ship Safety
Certificate (Combined)
SOLAS
Class
≥ 300gt on Intl. Voyage (Incl. Cargo, oil/chem/gas tankers, large comm. Yachts)
5 years
Initial
Annual
Intermediate (replaces 2nd or 3rd annual)
Renewal
Additional
ACS
EAS
Certifies a cargo vessels compliance with SOLAS safety construction, equipment and radio requirements
1. Boilers, Machinery, Electrical Installations
2. Radio & Navigation Equipment
3. Fire Protection Systems & LSA
4. Other Safety Equipment”
Attachment: Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety - Form C
International
Oil Pollution
Prevention Certificate
MARPOL Annex I
Class
≥ 400gt (& Oil Tankers ≥150gt) on Intl. Voyage
5 years
Initial
Annual
Intermediate (replaces 2nd or 3rd annual)
Renewal
Additional
HSSC
ACS
EAS
Attachments: Form A “Record of Construction & Equipment for Ships other than Oil Tankers”
Requirements: SOPEP plan and Oil Record Book
OLB Part 1: Machinery space ops regarding oil movements and discharges”
