SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY

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1 SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY SAFETY SURVEY CHECKLIST: CLASS VI -PASSENGER The various Acts and Regulations place the onus on the owner and in some cases the master as well, to ENSURE that the vessel and the crew comply with the requirements of the regulations at all times. PURPOSE: To Assist and Guide the Vessel Owner/Owner Representative to prepare the vessel for a survey. SAMSA SURVEYORS: To ensure that the Owner, Master and Crew comply with relevant Legislation as well as Industry Safety Standards, they do not act as vessel superintendent and therefore do not release the Owner, Master and Crew from their accountability and responsibility to ensure that the vessel complies with Legislation and Best Industry Practices. OWNER/OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE DECLARATION: Vessel Name Official Number Inspection Date Length (m) Gross Tons kw or HP I, being the responsible person for the abovementioned vessel, have read and completed the checklist, in preparation for the vessel s Hull Survey. I further understand that should the vessel not be ready for survey, the SAMSA SURVEYOR may terminate the survey/audit and that I will be invoiced as per SAMSA Policy. Responsible Person (Full Name) Signature MSA Section 223. Surveyor may direct that defects be made good. (1) If upon the inspection of a vessel a surveyor finds that the provisions of section 73 or 221 or of the maritime occupational safety regulations are not being complied with, or that the vessel is not equipped as required by the construction regulations, the lifesaving equipment regulations, the radio regulations, the collision regulations or any other applicable regulations which may have been made or not marked as required by the load line regulations, or that the equipment is not in good condition, or that the deck lines or load lines are not being properly maintained, or that the master and crew cannot demonstrate the related competency at their place or places of duty, he shall give notice in writing to that effect to the owner or master, pointing out the deficiencies or defects and requiring that they be made good. (2) A copy or every notice so given shall be transmitted by the surveyor to the proper officer at any port at which a clearance for that vessel may be requested, and a clearance shall not be granted, and the vessel shall be detained, until a certificate under the hand of a surveyor is produced stating that the deficiencies or defects have been supplied or made good. APPLICATION: A passenger ship which operates at a port or is engaged on voyages to sea in fine weather with not more than 250 persons on board, in the course of which voyages the ship is at no time more than 15 miles from the point of departure nor more than 5 miles from land. SAFE ACCESS SAMSA surveyors have instructions to issue a prohibition order requiring that all work on board be halted and access to the vessel be denied until safe access is provided to the satisfaction of the surveyor, this includes enclose space. ACCOMMODATION LADDERS AND GANGWAYS ABBREVIATIONS MSA Const. SoN MN MED COLREG IFSL Access equipment must be of good construction, sound material and adequate strength, free from patent defect and properly maintained. Gangways should not be used at an angle of more than 30 from the horizontal, unless designed and constructed for use at greater angles. Gangways should not be fixed to the ship s railings unless designed for such use. If rigged in an open section in the ship s bulwark or railings, any remaining gaps should be adequately fenced. Merchant Shipping Act, No57 of 1951 Construction Regulations, 1968 Safety of Navigation Regulations, 1968 Marine Notice Ships Medicine and Medical Appliance Regulations, 1991 Collision Regulations ICASA Frequency Spectrum License MOS LL SRA COCP LSA RIR COSWP Maritime Occupational Safety Regulation, 1994 as amended Load Line Regulations, 1969 as amended Ship Registration Act, 1998 as amended Carriage of Charts and Publication Regulations, 2002 as amended Life Saving Appliances Regulations, 1968 Radio Installation Regulations,2002 Code of Safe Working Practices Page 1 of 7

2 1. DOCUMENTATION Certificate Of Registry (MSA Sect 13 & 15) Check that the information on the certificate is correct (Not applicable to vessels under 25 GT). Previous Lgsc & The surveyor may want to sight the certificates of competency, so have them aboard. The vessel s Manning Cert s current LGSC (original copy) must be prominently displayed on board. (MSA Sect 73 & 194) Load line Certificate (MSA Sect 204 & 207) I.O.P.P Certificate And Associated Documentation (MARPOL Annex 1, Reg. 4, 20 & 26) Hull Certificate (Construction Reg. 193) Radio Certificate (MSA Reg. 190) Stability Book (MSA Sect 226 & S of N Reg. 7) Compass Deviation Card/Book (MSA Sect 228 & S of N Reg. 13 & 14) Nautical Publications (S of N Reg. 15) Life Rafts (LSA Reg.25) Rescue Boat (LSA Reg. 31A, Annex 24) Fire Fighting Appliances (LSA Reg.118) Gas Certificate (Constr Reg. 159) Medical & Medical Locker (MSA Sect 101, 167 & 168) Air Receiver(S) (Constr Reg. 179) Electrical (Constr Reg.180) Ship Maneuvering Data (M-Notice 18 of 1991) Articles Of This is required for all vessels of over 14 meters registered length. A Load Line Exemption Certificate may be issued in lieu of a Load Line Certificate. Vessels of over 400 Gross Register Tons (GT) require an International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, an Oil Record Book and SAMSA approved Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (S.O.P.E.P). A valid DRY DOCKING CERTIFICATE must be on board. These are carried out by I.C.A.S.A. on behalf of SAMSA. Note that the Local General Safety Certificate may not be issued until I.C.A.S.A has reported that the condition of the installed radio equipment is satisfactory. A SAMSA approved stability book must be on board. (Any special operating instructions must be posted in the wheelhouse and in the engine room, if appropriate). The validity of a deviation card is one year. A compass deviation book may be maintained in lieu of having the compass swung annually by a qualified compass adjuster. The charts are to be corrected and up to date for the area of operation. Valid tide tables and a List of Lights and Radio signals for the area of operation must be on board. The annual inspection/service certificate needs to be on board and may be sighted by the surveyor. The annual inspection/safety certificate needs to be on board and may be sighted by the surveyor. The surveyor may require that the launching and recovery of the rescue boat be demonstrated. The annual inspection/service certificate needs to be on board and may be sighted by the surveyor. Servicing of appliances must be carried out by a SAMSA approved SAMFAS station. If a gas stove is fitted, an annual service certificate must be on board and may be sighted by the surveyor. The surveyor may want to sight each crew member s medical certificate. A current certificate of inspection (validity = 1 year) from a Doctor or Pharmacist to be on board as well as the Ship Captains Medical Book (latest edition) If the Main Engines are air started, air receiver pressure test and relief valve service records must be held. Air receivers must be hydraulically pressure tested (1.5 x WP) and safety valves must be overhauled every 4 years. The surveyor may require that relief valve(s) operation be proven at the survey (1.1 x WP). Certification of any electrical testing carried out must be on board. An insulation test is to be carried out every 4 years. The resistance between all insulated circuits and earth may not be less than ohms. For vessels over 100 GT. Information on the vessel speed at Slow, Half and Full ahead and time elapsed and distance travelled to stop in the water when going from full ahead to full astern ( crash-stop ). Required on vessels of over 100 GT To be correctly filled in. Page 2 of 7

3 Agreement (MSA Sect 102) Official Log Book (MSA Sect 182) Required on vessels over 100 GT. Must have been correctly filled in with regard to occurrences on board (See sect 133 & 183 of the MSA). Occupational Safety (MOS Reg. 3, 10) (1) A copy of the Maritime Occupational Safety Regulations, 1994 must be on board. (2) One of the ships officers must be appointed (in writing!) as the safety officer. (3) A file or log book must be maintained containing recordings of safety meetings, checks of safety equipment and repairs or servicing of safety equipment. (4) A copy of the latest publication Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen published by Her Majesty s Stationary Office (UK) must be on board. 2. DISTRESS SIGNALS Flares (LSA Reg.46) Flags Life Saving Signals Card (LSA Reg. 46) Signaling Lamp (MSA Sect 229, S of N Reg. 17) (1) 12 x Parachute distress flares. (2) 6 x Daylight smoke flares (4 minute type). (3) All flares are to be stored in a clearly labelled watertight container. (4) If the vessel is restricted to port operations, not beyond the break water then only 6 x hand-held flares and 2 x Daylight smoke flares are required. N&C (I am in distress and require immediate assistance). 3. NAVIGATION To be kept in waterproof container with the distress signals. If >100 GT (both ship and portable battery power source required). Navigation Lights Power driven vessels (1) < 12m - All round white and side lights. (Collision Regs. Rule (2) >12m - Masthead light forward (2 nd masthead light aft if > 50m), sidelights, stern light, 23, 25, 27 & 30) Not-Under-Command lights (R-R) and an anchor light. Vessels >50m require a 2 nd masthead light. Sailing vessels (1) Sidelights and stern light (if < 20m these can be combined at or near the top of the mast where they can clearly be seen). (2) 2 all-round lights may be fitted at or near the top of the mast (Top-Red, bottom-green) but not in conjunction with a combined light. (3) Not-Under-Command lights (R-R) and anchor light(s). (4) NUC and anchor oil lamps are to be provided unless the vessel has two sources of power available (Battery + Generator set). Sound (Collision Regs Rule 33) (1) < 12m - An efficient means of making a sound signal is required. (2) > 12m - An efficient whistle and bell and is required. Vessels >100m also require a gong. Shapes (Collision Regs Rule 25, 27 & 30) Direction (S of N Reg. 13 & 14) (1) 3 x black spheres able to be rigged to show vessel Not under Command, At anchor or Aground. (2) - 1 x conical shape (sailing vessels only indicating under sail and power). (1) 1 x magnetic steering compass. (2) A compass deviation book should be maintained by the master. If this book is not Page 3 of 7

4 Depth maintained to the satisfaction of the surveyor or if the compass deviation is regarded as excessive, the compass must be swung by a qualified compass adjuster. - SAMSA recommends that an echo sounder be fitted. 3. LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Life Rafts (LSA Reg. 11 & Guidance 2000/1) (1) Sufficient SAMSA-approved life rafts to accommodate all persons on board i.e. 100%. (2) Life rafts must be of the fully-enclosed type i.e. not the open-reversible type. SAMSA will only consider allowing the use of open-reversible life rafts for specific restricted operations. Prior written consent from SAMSA must therefore be obtained. (3) SAMSA recommends that life rafts are fitted with hydrostatic release mechanisms. (4) Life rafts must be stowed in accessible position(s), in the correct manner, so that they can be easily transferred to the water. Rescue Boat (LSA Reg. 11, 31A & Annex 24) Life Jackets (LSA Reg. 11) Line Throwing Appliance (LSA Reg. 11) Life Buoys (LSA Reg. 11 & 29) (1) Required on all vessels > 20 m in length. (2) To be stowed in a cradle and be able to be launched and recovered on one side of the vessel with a full complement of persons and equipment. (3) To be SAMSA approved and carry required safety equipment. (4) To be maintained in a state of readiness for immediate use. (1) Sufficient life jackets for all passengers and crew are required (2) (Adults - > 32 kg, Children - < 32 kg. (3) Life jackets must be SOLAS type; SABS and SAMSA approved, (4) Fitted with a SAMSA approved light. (Vessels operating within the confines of a harbor may use WORKING type lifejackets which must be fit with approved lights if the vessel operates at night). (5) To be fitted with a plastic whistle and reflective tape (6) The vessel s name/number is to be marked on the lifejackets. (7) The life jackets are to be stored in a dry, accessible place. A safety exemption from this requirement may be issued for vessels less than 100GT. (1) Vessels < 21.3m = Minimum of 3 life buoys (2) Vessels > 21.3m but < 45.7m = Minimum of 4 life buoys (3) Vessels > 45m = Minimum of 8 life buoys (4) Half the number of life buoys are to be fitted with self-igniting lights (5) (minimum of 2) (6) One lifebuoy must be fitted with a 15 minute M.O.B. smoke marker (An exemption may be issued if an approved Dan-buoy is carried). (7) At least 1 lifebuoy per side of the vessel is to be fitted with a 27m line. 5. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT (1) Sufficient hydrants in number so that a single jet of water can reach any part of the vessel using only one length of hose. On Deck / (2) A fire hose and spray/jet nozzle must be provided at each hydrant. Accommodation (3) The maximum allowable hose length is 18.3 m. (LSA Reg 66 & 67) (4) A minimum of 2 suitable portable fire extinguishers must be provided per passenger/crew space. In Galley (LSA Reg 67) (1) SAMSA strongly recommends that a fire blanket be provided. (2) A CO2/Dry Powder portable extinguisher must be located at or near the entrance. Page 4 of 7

5 In Engine Room (LSA Reg 69) (Constr Reg 68, 69, 103 & Instructions to Personnel No.15) (1) A minimum of 1 fire hydrant with hose and spray jet nozzle must be provided which can access the entire engine room (If the engine room is a manned engine room). (2) A fixed fire smothering (CO2 or other gas) system is required. (3) 1 x foam portable fire extinguisher per 375 kw installed power is required subject to a minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 extinguishers. (3) 1 x power driven fire pump is required. (4) Engine rooms are required to be Class A fire proofed which is essentially only achievable if the engine room is of steel construction. (5) GRP and wooden vessels are therefore subject to the following additional requirements: (6) Bulkheads and deck heads of engine rooms or compartments are to be lined with a noncombustible material or painted with a fire retardant paint. Self-extinguishing laminates may also be used in the construction of the vessel. The insulating method must be submitted to SAMSA for prior approval. (7) Smoke/heat detectors must be fitted in each compartment. (8) Note: Engine room configurations differ. SAMSA may therefore exempt vessels from certain safety requirements or require that additional safety equipment be fitted based on the vessels outfit. Emergency Fire Pump (LSA Reg 70) 1 x power or manually driven emergency fire pump is required which is to be located outside the engine room. 6. ENGINE ROOM REQUIREMENTS (1) The Main Engine must be able to be brought into operation when initially no power is available to the ship. (2) If electric start; a minimum of 1 x charging unit other than the M/E is required. It is also Main Engine acceptable if the vessel has twin engines both fitted with charging units, both being capable of (Constr Regs 73 & 78) charging both sets of batteries. (3) If air start; a minimum of 1 x air receiver and 1 x compressor is required. Drains must be fitted for the drainage of condensate. Bilge Pumping Arrangements (Constr Reg 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 & 36) Required Pumps (1) Boat Length Minimum number of pumps a. < 15.2m 1 x Main Engine driven pump. b m 1 x Main Engine driven pump plus 1 x hand pump per watertight compartment. c m 1x Main Engine driven pump, 1 x independent power pump and 1 x hand pump per watertight compartment. (2) Hand operated pumps must be operable from above the main deck. (3) The Main Engine driven pump may be replaced by an independent power pump. (4) The hand pump(s) may be replaced by an independent pump. (5) Bilge arrangements are to be provided for the draining of all watertight compartments. (6) Pipe configurations: Non-return or L-cocks are to be fitted in the bilge suction lines to prevent flooding from the sea into the vessel. Non-return valves or pipe configurations must also ensure that it is not possible for water to flood from one watertight compartment to another. (7) Bilge alarm: SAMSA strongly recommends that Audible bilge alarms for machinery spaces, which are not continuously manned, be provided in the wheelhouse and engine room. Page 5 of 7

6 (1) Means must be provided to ascertain the tank level and prevent over-pressurization. (2) Sounding pipes, for tanks forming part of the hull structure, in the e/r (And other spaces below the main deck) must have self-closing cocks. Fuel Tanks (Constr Reg 38, 81, 83) (LSA Reg 115) Steering Gear (Constr Reg 85) Emergency Escape (Constr Reg 90) Exhaust Lagging (Constr Reg 79) Rotating Parts (Constr Reg 155) (MOS Reg 18) Ventilation (LSA Reg 115) Pump Shut-Offs (LSA Reg 115) (3) Vent pipes are to be fitted with anti-flashback gauze. Max = 0.5 mm of non-corrosive material. (4) Shut-off cocks are to be provided at all tank outlets which can be closed locally and from a remote position (not required if suction line is not gravity fed). (5) Ventilation of fuel spaces is to be adequate. (1) An efficient steering and emergency steering arrangement, which can be rapidly brought into action, is required. By-pass arrangements are to be fitted on hydraulic steering systems to prevent hydraulic locks when the emergency steering arrangement is brought into operation. (2) Adequate communication between the wheelhouse and steering flat must be provided. A clearly marked, unobstructed engine room emergency escape is required if the engine room is a manned engine room. Exhaust pipes and silencers of internal combustion engines are to be efficiently cooled, lagged or installed in such a manner that they do not create a fire hazard (Lagging, if used, must be impervious to oil or coated so that it is impervious to oil). Protective guards are to be provided for all rotating shafts and drive belts which could result in the injury to crew under normal operating conditions. (1) A minimum of 2 ventilators must be provided for manned engine rooms. (2) Efficient closing arrangements (flaps or plugs) must be provided for ventilators. (3) Remote (Outside engine room) stopping arrangements must be provided for any inlet/exhaust fans fitted. Remote (Outside engine room) stopping arrangements must be provided for all fuel transfer pumps and purifiers, if fitted 7. ANCHORS (1) Vessels are to be fitted with an anchor with chain which can rapidly be deployed. In general a spare anchor must also be carried unless a SAMSA surveyor is satisfied that, due to the size and intended service of the vessel, such spare anchor is not required. (2) A windlass is required if the anchor weight is > 70 kg. (3) The surveyor may require that windlass operation be demonstrated. 8. VENTILATION Anchors (Constr Reg 88 & 168) (1) Adequate ventilation is to be provided to all spaces. (2) Sleeping spaces must be provided with inlet and exhaust ventilators. (3) Air inlets and exhausts must be closable from an external position. 9. ACCOMMODATION AND GALLEY Ventilation (Constr Reg 165) Emergency If more than 10 people are accommodated in a space, at least one emergency escape must be Escapes (Constr Reg provided. 90) Page 6 of 7

7 The vessel should be provided with enough toilets for the mode of operation. At least one toilet is Toilets required. Adjoining E/R (Constr Reg 103) Garbage (MARPOL Annex V) Galley Stoves (Constr Reg 45, 82 & 159) Accommodation adjoining machinery spaces is to be fitted to prevent fumes from entering the compartment. Facilities must be provided for the retention of all plastics on board. (1) Fuel/power sources must be located outside the galley. (2) Remote isolating valves/switches must be fitted to isolate the fuel/power source. (3) - If a gas stove is fitted; means must be provided to shut off the gas supply in the event of the flame being extinguished under any circumstances. 10. PROTECTION ON DECK (1) Bulwarks or railings must be provided on all exposed decks to which persons have access. (2) The construction of bulwarks or railings must be such to prevent persons from falling over or through openings. (3) Particular attention must be paid to ensuring that persons are not able to sit on the bow with their legs dangling over the side. 11. ELECTRICAL Bulwarks And Railings (Constr Reg 91) Emergency Emergency power must be provided to ensure that services essential for the safety of the ship and Power persons on board can be maintained in an emergency (e.g. Lighting, navigation lights, bilge and fire (Constr Reg 40) pumps). General` (1) Electrical cabling must be of the flame retardant type. (2) Electrical cabling must be adequately supported and protected. (3) Light fittings must be located in such a way that they present no fire risk. All lights must be covered. 12. PASSENGERS Passenger The whole operation should be professional and safe. As SAMSA perforce has put its name behind Operation the passenger operations, a high standard will be required to be upheld Marking Number Of Passengers ITEM MSA Sect 197 The maximum number of passengers any passenger vessel may carry should be clearly and conspicuously marked in cases where the Certification is not clearly displayed for the passengers to read. 13. EXTENSIONS NOTES, GUIDANCE AND REFERENCE Please note that all submissions for extensions to a vessels Local General Safety Certificate must be submitted, in writing, to SAMSA before the validity of the certificate expires. Page 7 of 7