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Tell me about the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
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SOLAS >500GT
Inspections: Annual & Intermediate on the 2nd / 3rd year
Supplement: Form C
Validity: 5 years
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Tell me about the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
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SOLAS; >500GT
Surveys: Annual & Intermediate on the 2nd or 3rd year
Validity 5 years
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Tell me about the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
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SOLAS; >500GT
Surveys: Annual & Periodical on 2nd / 3rd year
Supplement: Form E
Validity: 5 years
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Tell me about the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
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SOLAS; >300GT
Surveys: Initial, Periodical & Renewal
Periodical 3 months before or after each anniversary date
Supplement: Form R
Validity: 5 years
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Tell me about the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
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Passenger ships carrying >12 passengers on Int voyages
Surveys: initial & Renewal
Supplement: Form P
Validity: 1 year
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What’s on the PSSC survey
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- a complete inspection fo the ships structure including the outside of the ships bottom
- main and auxiliary machinery
- Boilers (in and out)
- Electrical Installation
- Fire protection, FFS and appliances
- Radio Equipment
- LSA
- Navigation Equipment
- Nautifal Publications
- Means for Embarking Pilots
- Nav lights, shapes and Sound Signalling Apparatus
- Distress signals
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What’s on the Form E
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- Fire Safety Systems and Appliances
- LSA (excluding radio installations)
- Navigation Equipment
- Nautical Publications
- Means for Embarking Pilots
- Lights, shapes and Sound Signalling Apparatus
- Distress signals
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What’s on the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Survey
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A complete inspection of the ships radio installations including those in LSA
- VHFs
- MF
- MF/HF
- DSC
- Secondary means of transmitting a distress
- EPIRBs
- SARTS
- Portable VHFs
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What’s on the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Survey?
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- A complete inspection of the ships structure & materials
- All main and auxiliary machinery including the steering gear & emergency steering gear
- Inside and Out of Boilers and other pressure vessels
- Electrical Installations
- Structural Fire Protection
- Tanks and Protective coasting
- All cargo spaces, Holds etc
- All bilge wells, alarms and pumping arrangements
- CSM & Loading booklets
- Additionally for Tankers:
Pump room, cargo bunker and ventilation spaces and piping systems
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What’s on Form P?
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- Particulars (Name, IMO No, Flag)
- Total number of passengers for which ship certified for
- Min no of persons to operate radio installations
- Total number for which LSA provided
- Details of LSA (lbs, rafts, rbs, lifejackets, immersion suits, TPAs)
- Details of Radio Eq & Methods to ensure availability (VHF, MF, MF/HF, DSC, SARTS, EPIRBS etc)
- Details of Nav Eq (compasses, pelorus, hdg or track Ctrl systems, ECDIS, RADARS, ARPA, AIS, LRIT, Nautical Publications, Telephone to Em Steering Position, GNSS, Speed logs, Echo Sounders, Rudder & ROT indicators, BNWAS Int Code of Signals, IAMSAR Vol 3)
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What’s on Form E?
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- Particulars (Name, IMO no, flag)
- Total number for which LSA provided
- Details of LSA (lbs, rbs, life raft, lifebuoys, lifejackets, immersion suits)
- Details of Nav Equipment (compasses, pelorus, hdg or track Ctrl systems, ECDIS, RADARS, ARPA, AIS, LRIT, Nautical Publications, Telephone to Em Steering Position, GNSS, Speed logs, Echo Sounders, Rudder & ROT indicators, BNWAS Int Code of Signals, IAMSAR Vol 3)
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What’s on Form R
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- Particulars (Name, IMO No, Flag)
- Min no of persons to operate radio installations
- Details of Radio Eq (VHF, MF, MF/HF, DSC, SARTS, EPIRBS etc)
- Methods to ensure availability of Radio facilities (duplication, SBM, ship maintenance)
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What’s on Form C?
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- Particulars (Name, IMO No, Flag)
- Min no of persons to operate radio installations
- Total number for which LSA provided
- Details of LSA (lbs, rafts, rbs, lifejackets, lifebuoys, immersion suits)
- Details of Radio Eq & Methods to ensure availability (VHF, MF, MF/HF, DSC, SARTS, EPIRBS etc)
- Details of Nav Eq (compasses, pelorus, hdg or track Ctrl systems, ECDIS, RADARS, ARPA, AIS, LRIT, Nautical Publications, Telephone to Em Steering Position, GNSS, Speed logs, Echo Sounders, Rudder & ROT indicators, BNWAS Int Code of Signals, IAMSAR Vol 3)
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You are joining a new ship as Master, what trading Certificates would you expect to see?
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- Cert of Registry
- Min SMD
- Int Tonnage, Int Loadline
- CSSC, CSSR, CSSE / CSSC
- PSSC
- IOPP, IAPP, IAPP, IEEC
- Int BWM Cert
- SMC, DOC, ISSC + CSR
- Cert of Class
- MLC + DMLC Part 1&2
- Ship Sanitation / San Exemption
- STCW Certs
- Int Antifouling
- Cargo specific certs (DOA Grain, DOC Bulk, Cert of Fitness for Chemicals or Liquefied Gas in Bulk, DOC for Dangerous Goods)
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What certificates would you expect to find on a passenger vessel trading internationally
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- Cert of Registry
- Min SMD
- Int Tonnage
- Int Loadline
- Cert of Class
- PSSC + Form P
- IOPP, ISPPC, IAPP, IEEC
- IBWM
- Int Antifouling
- SMC + DOC
- ISSC + CSR
- MLC + DMLC Part 1&2
- STCW Certs
- Ship San Exemption
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What is the HSSC
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Harmonised System of Surveys and Certification designed to harmonise the frequency and expiry of the various Conventions to largely one year (except for the ISPP) interval surveys with a validity of 5 years for cargo ships and 1 year for passenger ships
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Where can you find the list for required certificates on board?
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SOLAS Annex 1
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Which Certificates do the DOT issue?
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Cert of Registry
Int Tonnage Cert
CSSC
PSSC
Cert of Civil Liability (bunker oil)
CSR
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Where would you find the max no of persons a ship can carry?
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The certificate of registry states the max number for which accomodation is provided
Along with the ENG1
PSSC /CSSC / CSSEC
(No of LSA provided for)
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What is the Min SMD?
Who is required to have one?
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- A document that outlines the minimum personnel, their required roles, and required qualifications required to operate the vessel safely
- Issued by Flag
- All pax Vessels on Int Voyages & Cargo Vessels > 500 GT
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What certificate is required for chemical tankers?
What survey requirements?
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Int Certificate of Fitness for the carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk
- All chemical tankers
- Initial, Annual, intermediate & renewal
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What certificate is required for Gas carriers?
What survey requirements?
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Int Certificate of Fitness for the carriage of Liquefied gasses in bulk
- All Gas Carriers
- Initial, Annual, intermediate & renewal
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What certificates are required for bulk carriers?
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- Document of compliance for ships carrying dangerous goods
- Document of Authorisation for the carriage of Grain (if applicable)
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What surveys are required for the BWM certificate
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Initial, Annual, Intermediate, Renewal
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What surveys are required for the loadline certificate
Initial, Annual, Renewal
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What surveys are required for the Polar Code Certificate
Initial, Annual, Intermediate, Periodical, Renewal in line with the HSSC
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What's on the Polar Code survey
Assessment of construction and machinery in relation to the code
additional requirements for LSA under the Code
Additional Requirements for Nav Equipment under the Code
Additional requirements for communication equipment under the code
Certification required by personnel
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What is on the Certificate of Fitness for the carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk or the carriage of Liquefied gasses in bulk
- Ship Particulars
- Ship Type
- Cargo capacity
- Ambient Temperatures
- List of products that can be carried
- Conditions of carriage
- Tank plan
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Tell me about the Continuous Synopsis Record?
A certificate requires by SOLAS / ISPS which is a record of the vessels history in order to enhance maritime security and prevent the anonymity of vessels
Required by all pax ships & cargo ships >500GT on Int voyages
It records all names, owners, flag states, classification societies and charterers
It comes in 3 forms:
form 1: CSR
form 2: Amendments to the CSR
form 3: Index of amendments to the CSR
Revised amendments are issued by flag within 3 months
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What is on the CSR?
1 the name of the flag state
2 the date of registry
3 the ship's IMO no
4 the name of the ship
5 the port of registry
6 Name & address of the registered owners
7 the registered owner identification number;
8 Name & adress of the registered charterers
9 the classification society
10 Name of Flag or R.O. that has issued the DOC, SMC & ISSC
11 Any subsequent alterations
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What is the loadline exemption certificate
A Load Line Exemption Certificate is a document issued to ships that are exempt from the strict rules of the International Load Line Convention, allowing them to operate without standard load line markings because they meet specific conditions, such as being small (under 24m/150 GT), engaging in short local voyages, or having novel design
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What's on the DOC for DGs?
Vessel particulars
A layout of the ships cargo spaces and DG classes permitted
A list of Stowage, separation and additional requirements (electrical isolations)
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What is the International Energy Efficiency Certificate
A certificate proving compliance with MARPOL Annex VI certifying their EEDI, design efficiency and carbon reduction. It is required by ships >400GT and issued after the initial survey once the EEDI is established and SEEMP approved. It does not have an expiry date.
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MLC Certificate
5 years
Vls >500GT on Int Voyages
Initial, Intermediate and renewal survey
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What is the IOPP
V/ls >400GT / Tankers > 150GT
MARPOL
Validity 5 years
Annual & Intermediate surveys
Supplemented by Form A -
Records of Construction & Eq vessels other than Tankers
Form B - Oil Tankers
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What's on the IOPP
Particulars - name, callsign, IMO, GT, Type of ship
Date of issue & expiry
Place of Issue
Annual and Intermediate Endorsements
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What's contained on Form A
Record of Construction & Equipment for ships other than Oil Tankers
- Particulars, type of ship & date keel laid, construction & delivery
- List of Equipment for the control of oil discharge from machinery space bilges and fuel tanks
- Type of oil filtering equipment fitted (make & model)
- Seperating equipment fitted
- Oil content meter
- A list of tanks (sludge and bilge)
- means of retention of oil
- standard discharge connection
- SOPEP
- Compliance with the Polar Code
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What's contained on Form B
- Particulars, date keel laid, type of ship
- Equipment for the control of oil discharge from machinery spaces & fuel tanks
- Type of oil filtering equipment
- Seperating Equipment
- Oil content monitor
- A list of sludge, bilge, cargo and slop tanks
- Standard discharge connection, pumping and piping and discharge arrangements
- Crude Oil Washine System
- Double hull construction, subdivision & Stability
- Retention of oil on board
- SOPEP
- ship to ship transfer arrangements
- compliance with the Polar code
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What's the link between the IOPP and the ORB
The IOPP states the equipment on board for filtering, separation, ocm and discharge
The ORB is a record of the use of that equipment and the maintenance and failures.
The IOPP form A is linked to the ORB Part 1 and form B to Part 2
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What's on the IAPP
- Particulars (Name, IMO no, port of registry, GT)
- Date of issue & expiry, place of issue
- Endorsement for annual & Int Surveys
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What's on the Supplement to the IAPP
- Particulars
- Ozone Depleting substances
- Manufacturer & model of engines rated power, Nox Tier - Measures / arrangements for sulphur limits
- For tankers measures to minimize Volatile Organic Compounds e.g. vapour collection system
- Incinerator manufacturer and model
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What's on the ISPPC?
- Particularls (Name, CS, IMO no, GT, number of persons certified to carry, date keel laid
- Description of sewage treatment plant
- Holding tanks
- Approved untreated sewage rate of overboard discharge
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Certificate of class
Issued to state the vessel is constructed and surveyed in compliance with the rules and regulations for the classification of ships
- 5 year validity
- Annual & Intermediate Endorsements
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What's on the passenger ship safety Certificate itself?
- issue date, expiry date and completion date of the survey
- Sea Areas in which the ship is certified to operate
- The load lines (P1, P2, P3) & the Freeboard
- A list of items the ship meets under SOLAS
- Endorsement to extend the survey for a period of grace
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What are the SOLAS Certs
- CSSC / (C/R/E)
- PSSC
- SMC / DOC
- ISSC
- Min SMD
(- DOC for DGs
- Int Cert of Fitness for IGC / IBC
- DOA)
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How would you prepare for the safety construction survey
- Ensure hull and deck are in good condition no excessive corrosion
- Test all controls for the WTDs
- Test bilge pumps, draining conditions & high level alarms
- Carry out relevant machinery related tests such as emergency stops, QCV's, Boiler trips etc
- Ensure machinery & pipelines in good condition
- Ensure electrical installation in good order
- Test emergency generator
- Inspect propellor shaft
- Test steering system and emergency steering system
- Ensure comms between bridge and em steering position working
- Means of escape inspected
- Test fixed firefighting equipment and ensure structural fire protection in good condition
- Cargo securing manual and all documentation in place
- Test the UMS alarms
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Additional preparations for safety construction survey on Tankers (>10000GT)
- Cargo tank openings, P/V valves, venting arrangements, COW system and pump rooms
- Safe access to bow
- Emergency Towing arrangement
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What's on the CSSCC?
Particulars (Name, IMO, GT, Port of Registry, Flag)
Type of ship (bulk/oil/chemical/gas/other)
- Date keel laid & Date of delivery
- Date of last two inspections of the outside of the the ships bottom
- ADA's
- Date of issue & expiry
- Date of completion of survey
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What other types of insurance would you have on a vessel?
CLC
Wreck removal
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What other certs are associated with tankers?
COW & VOC certs
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Interuk certificate of class, are flag involved
With the certificate of class it's not a statutory but as it affects your other certs, flag would need to be involved
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