CODES

Question 1

IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods)

Answer 1

Code for carrying dangerous cargo through sea transport. This Code is in place to regulate the carriage of international guideline to the safe transportation or shipment of dangerous goods or hazardous materials by water on the vessel.

SOLAS VII

Question 2

IMSBC Code (International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code)

Answer 2

mandatory regulation for carrying solid cargo in bulk form. This replaces the BC Code and ensures safe stowage and shipment of solid bulk cargoes.

SOLAS VII

Question 3

IGC Code(International code for construction and equipment of ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk)

Answer 3

This code gives guidelines to gas tankers on operational, construction and safety aspects. As with the other forms of cargo and their respective codes, this code is specific to the carriage of LPG & LNG cargo

SOLAS VII

Question 4

International Grain Code

Answer 4

This code is applicable to all ships carrying grain in bulk. The term “grain” covers wheat, maize (corn), oats, rye, barley, rice, pulses, seeds and processed forms thereof, whose behaviour is similar to that of grain in its natural state.

SOLAS VI

Question 5

IBC Code (International code for construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk)

Answer 5

This code pertains to the carriage of chemicals in bulk and the design, construction, equipment with respect to the ship and the cargo.

SOLAS VII

Question 6

ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security code)

Answer 6

Springing from the events preceding 9/11, this code lays the minimum security measures for ships and ports.

SOLAS XI-2

Question 7

ISM Code (International Safety Management Code)

Answer 7

Perhaps one of the most important codes, one that is used in the day to day functioning of the ship, it is in place for the safe operation of the ship for the purposes of pollution prevention.

SOLAS IX

Question 8

INF Code (International code for Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel)

Answer 8

Plutonium and High radioactive waste on board ship is a complete guideline for all ships including cargo ships of 500GT and above carrying INF listed cargo.

SOLAS VII

Question 9

IS Code (International Code for Intact Stability)

Answer 9

gives the construction guidelines to vessels to maintain the stability of the ship at all working conditions.

SOLAS II-1

Question 10

TDC Code (Code of safe practices for ships carrying Timber Deck Cargo)

Answer 10

gives complete guidelines for loading, stowage, construction, and equipment. This code came about as a revision to the code adopted in 1991.

SOLAS VI

Question 11

Casualty Investigation Code

Answer 11

Shipboard can be hazardous and the nature of the work can, under unfortunate circumstances, result in a casualty onboard. This code is used to solve or to study the casualty happened on board with the ship or with its crew.

Question 12

CSS Code (Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and securing)

Answer 12

is a guideline for onboard staff to store and secure the cargo as per the requirement.

SOLAS VI

Question 13

SPS Code (Code for the safety of Special Purpose Ships)

Answer 13

which include drilling, cable laying, Flip ship (survey ship) etc, basically for ships that are of unusual construction as compared to the conventional merchant ships. This code elaborates all the safety aspects of such ships from construction to operation.

Question 14

STCW Code (Seafarer’s training, certification and Watch keeping)

Answer 14

code is a guideline for producing competent seafarers all over the world. This code has was amended in 2010 at Manila and the revised version entered into force from 1st Jan 2012.

Question 15

OSV Code (Code of safe practices for Offshore Supply Vessel)

Answer 15

is a complete guideline for offshore vessels carrying supply cargo and personnel in coastal operations.

Question 16

MODU Code (Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit code)

Answer 16

is a requirement for construction and equipment to be used for safe operation in offshore drilling units. This code updates and revises the provisions under the 1989 MODU Code.

Question 17

HSC Code (High-Speed Craft code)

Answer 17

This code primarily pertains to, among others, air-cushion vehicles (such as hovercraft) and hydrofoil boats. is used to maintain a safe standard for construction equipment and operation of high-speed vessels used in maritime industry.

SOLAS X

Question 18

LSA Code (International Life Saving Appliances Code)

Answer 18

comes under SOLAS which deals with the safety equipment in terms of construction, operation and other requirements for well being of crew onboard ship. Note that this code is imperative in the procuring, application and maintenance of all lifesaving appliances on board.

SOLAS III

Question 19

FSS Code (International Fire Safety System Code)

Answer 19

It deals with all the fire fighting appliances, measures, and system to be used onboard to detect, notify and extinguish any kind of fire in sea going vessel. Note that this this code is imperative in the procuring, application and maintenance of all fire fighting equipment on board.

SOLAS II-2

Question 20

FTP Code (Fire Test Procedure code)

Answer 20

is the guideline for manufacturers and ship builders to construct vessels and fire test parts to be used onboard ships. For obvious reasons, the provisions of this code can be read in conjunction with the FSS Code.

SOLAS II-2

Question 21

Polar Code

Answer 21

This Code came into force on 1st January, 2017. Mandated under SOLAS as well as MARPOL, this code aims to protect the ships and lives of the personnel on ship from the harsh conditions at the poles.

SOLAS XIV

Question 22

Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP)

Answer 22

Provides guidance for improving health and safety on board ship which is intended primarily for merchant seafarers.

MCA

Question 23

Code of Conduct for the Merchant Navy

Answer 23

This Code aims to provide a system of adherence with regard to personal conduct onboard a merchant ship.

UK Chamber, Nautilus International and the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers and approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.