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Question 1

What is SWB1

Answer 1

SWB1 - Is the form for an Application for Examination of a vessel. (Workboat)

Question 2

SWB2

Answer 2

means the report form for a Compliance Examination and Declaration.

Question 3

How long is an SWB2 valid for?

Answer 3

A Certificate should be valid for not more than five years

Question 4

What is on the workboat code certificate

Answer 4

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.
This annual inspection should address items such as fire hoses, sprinkler systems and structural arrangements, and subject to the structural and safety systems remain in place and functionally operable (then the DoC DG will remain valid. Where the annual inspections are carried out under MGN 280 this particular DoC DG annual examination shall not be carried out by the owner/managing agent.