M200 Survey Flashcards
What is SWB1
SWB1 is a form for an Application for Examination of a vessel
What is SWB2
SWB2 is a report form for a Compliance Examination and Declaration.
How long is an SWB2 valid for?
A Certificate should be valid for not more than five years from the date of examination of the vessel out of the water by the authorised person
What proves you can carry Dangerous goods?
Dangerous Goods Document of Compliance
The Certificate should remain valid for a maximum of 5 years and be harmonised with the Workboat Code Certificate or Load Line Exemption Certificate, as appropriate.
The conditions on the DoC DG Schedule, should be confirmed annually by the Certifying Authority to ensure the vessel remains “Fit for Purpose” and can continue to carry IMDG Code Dangerous Goods in accordance with UK Legislation.
What is on the workboat code certificate
WORKBOAT CERTIFICATE
-Name of Vessel
-Unique Number
-Limitations & Conditions
-Maximum loading condition
-Permitted area of operation
-GMDSS Area
How do you prepare for a Survey ?
As a Master, I would insure everything that is required under MGN280 (small vessel code) or Workboat code is in place and as it should be
-Construction and Structural Strength
-Weathertight Integrity
-Water Freeing Arrangements
-Machinery
-Electrical Arrangement
-Steering Gear, Rudder and Propeller Systems
-Bilge Pumping
-Intact Stability
-Freeboard and Freeboard Marking
-Life-Saving Appliances
-Fire Safety
-Fire Appliances
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The SWB2 cert is going out of date, the company ask you to do a quick 2 month job, can you go?
No you CANNOT go
chapter 27.4.1 states :
The owner/managing agent should arrange for a renewal examination to be carried out by an authorised person from the chosen Certifying Authority prior to the expiry of the existing certificate.
The workboat code is underpinned thorough which Statuary instrument?
The Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 1998, SI
1998 No. 1609
You are stopped by local authorities and asked to prove you comply with
MLC, you show your workboat code with MLC endorsement but they want to see XXXXXXX as well.
MLC Compliance Statements
This certificate is only valid for commercial operation on international voyages or voyages of more than 60 miles from a UK safe haven with seafarers on board if
* The vessel is certificated for category 0, 1 or 2; and
* The certificate is accompanied by a valid MLC inspection report demonstrating compliance.
how often should the conditions on the DoC DG Schedule should be confirmed to ensure the vessel remains “Fit for Purpose” and can continue to carry IMDG Code Dangerous Goods in accordance with
UK Legislation.
The conditions on the DoC DG Schedule should be confirmed annually by the Certifying Authority to ensure the vessel remains
“Fit for Purpose” and can continue to carry IMDG Code Dangerous Goods in accordance with UK Legislation.
