Regulations Flashcards
What is the minimum flash point for fuels on a ship?
60 degrees
What is the flash point allowed for emergency generator fuels?
43 dgerees
MARPOL annex 1?
Prevention of pollution from ships by oil
MARPOL annex 2?
Prevention of pollution from ships by noxious liquid substance in bulk
MARPOL annex 3?
Prevention of pollution from ships carriage in packed form
MARPOL annex 4?
Prevention of pollution from ships by sewage
MARPOL annex 5?
Prevention of pollution from ships by garbage
MAPROL annex 6?
Prevention of pollution from ships by pollution to air
Name main international conventions
SOLAS
MARPOL
STCW
MLC
ISM
Load line
ISPS
How is information conveyed from MCA to ships?
M-notices
3 different types of M-notice?
-Marine guidance note (MGN)
-Marine shipping notices (MSN)
-Marine information notices (MIN)
MLC code?
Maritime labour convention
Rest hours as per MLC code
Reg 2.3 from 2006 code states:
10 hours rest in24 hours
77 hours rest in 7 days
What else is MLC responsible for?
Working and living conditions for seafarers falling under the IMO
What is SOLAS?
Intentional Convention for the Safety Of Life At Sea
How many SOLAS chapters?
14
Which SOLAS Chapters are relevant to engineers?
Chapters: 1,2,3,9,13
SOLAS code chapter 1?
General provisions:
This chapter includes regulations concerning the survey of the various types of ships and the issuing of documents and port state control procedure for them.
SOLAS chapter 2?
Part 1: Construction – Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations
Part 2: Fire protection, detection and extinction
SOLAS Chapter 3?
Lifesaving appliances and arrangements
Lifeboats, life rafts, life jackets etc
SOLAS chapter 9?
ISM code - international safety management code
SOLAS chapter 4?
Chapter IV – Radio communications
SOLAS chapter 5
Safety of navigation
SOLAS chapter 6
Carriage of Cargoes excluding noxious liquids
SOLAS chapter 7
Carriage of dangerous goods
The regulations are contained in five parts:
Part A – Carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form.
Part A-1 – Carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk.
The above are listed in….
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Part B (IBC Code). Carriage of dangerous goods in bulk – Chemical International Bulk Chemical Code
Part C (IGC Code). Carriage of dangerous goods – Gas International Gas Carrier Code
Part D (INF Code). Carriage of dangerous goods – Nuclear Packaged irradiated nuclear fuel.
SOLAS chapter 8
Nuclear ships
SOLAS chapter 10
Safety measures for high-speed craft
SOLAS chapter 11
Part 1: Special measures to enhance maritime safety
Part 2: Special measures to enhance maritime security ISPS code
- Regulation XI-2/5 ship security alert system.
-Regulation XI-2/6 port facility security assessments
SOLAS chapter 12
Additional safety measures for bulk carriers
SOLAS chapter 13
Verification of compliance
This introduces the IMO Member State Audit Scheme which is mandatory from 1 January 2016. In this countries can choose a partner to audit for compliance in a triangular system but not in a reciprocal fashion. For example Canada may audit the UK and the UK may audit Australia and Australia can audit Canada.
SOLAS chapter 14
Chapter XIV – Safety measures for ships operating in polar waters
The chapter makes mandatory, from 1 January 2017, the Introduction and part I-A of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (the Polar Code).
ISPS code
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
-States the need for a ship security officer (SSO), company security officer (CSO) and Port facility security officer (PFSO)
-Requires security signage on ship and in ports regarding access, allowed items, CCTV, etc.
-Provide a methodology for ship and port security assessments
Name some IMO conventions and their year of publication.
1) International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS 1974)
2) International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL, 1973, modified by Protocol of 1978 relating to Protocol of 1997)
3) International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW, including 1995 and 2010 Manila Amendments)
4) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006)
5) Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG, 1972)
What is COSWP and who wrote it?
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Details the regulatory framework for health and safety on a ship, safety management and statutory duties underlying to the advice in the code and the areas that should be covered when introducing a new recruit to safety procedure on board.
Came from the Health and Safety at Work act (HASWA, 1974)
If a vessel has 5 or less workers, who must have a copy of COSWP?
Master
If a vessel has 5 -20 workers, who must have a copy of COSWP?
1) Master
2) Safety officer
3) Each elected safety representative
4) A place readily accessible
If a vessel has over 20 workers, who must have a copy of COSWP?
1) Master
2) Chief officer
3) Chief engineer
4) Purser or catering officer
5) Safety officer
6) Each elected safety representative
7) Number of copies readily available for each department
What regulation dictates a persons work and rest hours?
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006)
Title 2 - Conditions of employment Regulation 2.3
What are the limits on hours of work?
Maximum:
14 hours in any 24-hour period
72 hours in any seven-day period
What are the limits on hours of rest?
Minimum:
10 hours in any 24-hour period
77 hours in any seven-day period
How much can hours of rest be divided?
Divided into no more than 2 periods, with one being at least 6 hours and the interval between consecutive periods of rest not exceed 14 hours.
What are the functional requirements for a Safety Management System?
1) A safety and environmental protection policy.
2) Instructions & procedures to ensure safe operation of ships and protection of the environment in compliance with relevant international and flag state legislation.
3) Defined levels of authority and line of communication between and amongst shore and shipboard personnel.
4) Procedures for reporting accidents and non-conformities with the provisions of the code.
5) Procedure to prepare for and respond to emergency situations.
6) Procedures for internal audits and management reviews.
What is the role of the Designated Person?
They should have access to the highest level of management.
Monitoring the safety and pollution prevention aspects of the operation of each ship and to ensure that adequate resources and shore-based support are applied.
What is the purpose of the ISM code?
To provide an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
In general, what should an SMS include?
1) Details of how a vessel should operate on a day-to-day basis.
2) Procedures in the case of an emergency.
3) How drills and training are conducted.
4) Measures taken for safe operation.
5) Designated persons.
What is the definition of an SMS?
A structured and documented system enabling Company personnel to implement effectively the Company Safety and Environmental protection policy.
What are the different sections of the ISM Code?
1) General information
2) Designated persons
3) Safety and environmental policies
4) Resources and personnel
5) The master’s responsibilities
6) Company’s responsibilities
7) Operational procedures
8) Emergency procedures
9) Reporting
10) Maintenance
11) Documentation
12) SMS review
What was one of the main reasons for the implementation of the ISM code?
In 1987 the Herald of Free Enterprise capsized due to the bow doors being left open, resulting in the deaths of 191 passengers and crew.
When was the ISM code implemented and made mandatory?
1993 establishment
1994 made mandatory due to SOLAS Chapter IX
How is the ISM code enforced?
The flag state administration (MCA) retains responsibility for assessment and audit of UK shipping companies and ships against the ISM.
Why is it called MARPOL 73/78?
Published in 1973, modified by the Protocol of 1978.
What is the purpose of a permit to work?
Used to ensure all relevant safety steps have been carried out to ensure safety for crew and vessel. Also gives the authorised person the ability to supervise and ensure that separate jobs do not interfere with each other.
What is the purpose of a permit to work?
Used to ensure all relevant safety steps have been carried out to ensure safety for crew and vessel. Also gives the authorised person the ability to supervise and ensure that separate jobs do not interfere with each other.
What is the purpose of a permit to work?
Used to ensure all relevant safety steps have been carried out to ensure safety for crew and vessel. Also gives the authorised person the ability to supervise and ensure that separate jobs do not interfere with each other.
What jobs would you typically find on a PTW?
1) Hot work
2) Electrical work
3) Working at height
4) Enclosed space entry
What are the 3 areas you should designate with hot works?
1) Designated areas - Intended for hot work.
2) Non-designated areas - Places not designed for hot work, where a permit is required.
3) Prohibited areas - Where hot work should never be permitted.
What specific precautions would you take during hot work?
1) Try to use less hazardous methods.
2) Sprinklers are operational.
3) Equipment if functional and secure.
4) Flammable liquids and materials removed from the area and area clean of dust.
5) Ensure adequate ventilation from fumes.
6) Fire watch continuously.
7) Burn specific first aid designated.
8) Medical staff assigned and on stand-by.
Specific precautions to electrical work?
1) Turn off equipment.
2) Locked with padlock.
3) Sign posted.
4) Key put in lock box and locked with only a key you have.
5) Disconnect cabling.
6) Prove, test, prove.
Special precautions to working at height?
1) Check qualilfications.
2) Appropriate signage erected.
3) Area barricaded.
4) Is scaffolding or harness required?
5) Inspect scaffolding and harness.
6) Are weather conditions acceptable.
7) Are there any hazards from fumes if there are vents or ducts?
8) Is there risk from falling objects.?
9) Are there other works going on?
10) Are guard rails required?
11) Asbestos
How would you calibrate a gas monitor?
Bump testing:
Briefly exposing them to the target gas by connecting a small cylinder of the target gas to the monitor.
