Resolution Marine Safety Committee (MSC) 496(105)

RESOLUTION MSC.496(105) (adopted on 28 April 2022)
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE
SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974

RESOLUTION MSC.496(105) (adopted on 28 April 2022)
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE
SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974

RESOLUTION MSC.496(105)
(adopted on 28 April 2022)
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE
SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974
THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE,
RECALLING Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization
concerning the functions of the Committee,
RECALLING ALSO article VIII(b) of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea, 1974 ("the Convention"), concerning the amendment procedure applicable to the annex
to the Convention, other than to the provisions of chapter I,
HAVING CONSIDERED, at its 105th session, amendments to the Convention proposed and
circulated in accordance with article VIII(b)(i) of the Convention,
1
ADOPTS, in accordance with article VIII(b)(iv) of the Convention, amendments to
the Convention, the text of which is set out in the annex to the present resolution;
2
DETERMINES, in accordance with article VIII(b)(vi)(2)(bb) of the Convention, that
the said amendments shall be deemed to have been accepted on 1 July 2023, unless, prior to
that date, more than one third of the Contracting Governments to the Convention or
Contracting Governments the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than 50%
of the gross tonnage of the world's merchant fleet have notified the Secretary-General of their
objections to the amendments;
3
INVITES Contracting Governments to the Convention to note that, in accordance
with article VIII(b)(vii)(2) of the Convention, the amendments shall enter into force
on 1 January 2024 upon their acceptance in accordance with paragraph 2 above;
4
REQUESTS the Secretary-General, for the purposes of article VIII(b)(v) of
the Convention, to transmit certified copies of the present resolution and the text of
the amendments contained in the annex to all Contracting Governments to the Convention;
5
ALSO REQUESTS the Secretary-General to transmit copies of this resolution and
its annex to Members of the Organization which are not Contracting Governments to
the Convention.

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ANNEX
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE
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CHAPTER II-1
CONSTRUCTION – STRUCTURE, SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY,
MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Part D
Electrical installations
Regulation 42 – Emergency source of electrical power in passenger ships
1

Paragraph 2.2.2.3 is replaced by the following:
".3

the MF/HF radio installation required by regulations IV/11.1.1 and IV/11.1.2."

Regulation 43 – Emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships
2

Paragraph 2.3.2.3 is replaced by the following:
".3

the MF/HF radio installation required by regulations IV/11.1.1 and IV/11.1.2."
CHAPTER III
LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS
Part B
Requirements for ships and life-saving appliances

Regulation 6 – Communications
3

Paragraphs 1, 2, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2 and 2.2 are replaced by the following:
"1

[Reserved]

2
[Reserved*]
_________________
"

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CHAPTER IV
RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS
4

The text of chapter IV is replaced by the following:
ʺPart A
General

Regulation 1 – Application
1
Unless expressly provided otherwise, this chapter applies to all ships to which the
present regulations apply and to cargo ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards.
2
This chapter does not apply to ships to which the present regulations would otherwise
apply while such ships are being navigated within the Great Lakes of North America and their
connecting and tributary waters as far east as the lower exit of the St Lambert Lock at Montreal
in the Province of Quebec, Canada.
3
No provision in this chapter shall prevent the use by any ship, survival craft or person
in distress, of any means at their disposal to attract attention, make known their position and
obtain help.
Regulation 2 – Terms and definitions
1
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings defined
below:
.1

AIS-SART means an automatic identification system search and rescue
transmitter capable of operating on frequencies dedicated for AIS
(161.975 MHz (AIS1) and 162.025 MHz (AIS2)).

.2

Bridge-to-bridge communications means safety radiocommunications
between ships from the position from which the ships are normally navigated.

.3

Continuous radio watch means that the radio and listening watch concerned
shall not be interrupted other than for brief intervals when the ship's receiving
capability is impaired or blocked by its own communications or when the
facilities are under periodical maintenance or checks.

.4

Digital selective calling (DSC) means a technique using digital codes which
enables a radio station to establish contact with, and transfer information to,
another station or group of stations, and complying with the relevant
recommendations of the International Telecommunication Union
Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R).

.5

Emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) means a transmitter
operating in the frequency band 406.0-406.1 MHz capable of transmitting a
distress alert via satellite to a rescue coordination centre and transmitting
signals for on-scene locating.

.6

General radiocommunications means communications other than distress,
urgency and safety communications.

.7

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) means a system that
performs the functions set out in regulation 4.1.1.

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GMDSS identities means information which may be transmitted to uniquely
identify the ship or its associated rescue boats and survival craft.
These identities are the ship's call sign, Maritime Mobile Service Identity
(MMSI), EPIRB hexadecimal identity, recognized mobile satellite service
identities and equipment serial numbers.

.9

Locating means the finding of ships, aircraft, survival craft or persons in
distress.

.10

Maritime safety information (MSI) means navigational and meteorological
warnings, meteorological forecasts and other urgent safety-related
messages broadcast to ships.

.11

Radar SART means a search and rescue transponder operating on radar
frequencies in the frequency band 9.2-9.5 GHz.

.12

Radio Regulations means the Radio Regulations complementing the
Constitution and Convention of the International Telecommunication Union
which is in force at any given time.

.13

Recognized mobile satellite service means any service which operates
through a satellite system and is recognized by the Organization, for use in
GMDSS.

.14

Satellite service on 406 MHz means a service operating through a satellite
system having global availability designed to detect EPIRBs transmitting in
the frequency band 406.0-406.1 MHz.

.15

Sea area A1 means an area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least
one very high frequency (VHF) coast station in which continuous DSC
alerting is available, as may be defined by a Contracting Government.

.16

Sea area A2 means an area, excluding sea area A1, within the
radiotelephone coverage of at least one medium frequency (MF) coast
station in which continuous DSC alerting is available, as may be defined by
a Contracting Government.

.17

Sea area A3 means an area, excluding sea areas A1 and A2, within the
coverage of a recognized mobile satellite service supported by the ship earth
station carried on board, in which continuous alerting is available.

.18

Sea area A4 means an area outside of sea areas A1, A2 and A3.

2
All other terms and abbreviations which are used in this chapter and which are defined
in the Radio Regulations and in the International Convention on Maritime Search and
Rescue, 1979, as may be amended, shall have the meanings as defined in those Regulations
and the SAR Convention.
Regulation 3 – Exemptions
1
The Contracting Governments consider it highly desirable not to deviate from the
requirements of this chapter; nevertheless, the Administration may grant partial or conditional
exemptions to individual ships from the requirements of regulations 7 to 11 provided:

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2

.1

such ships comply with the functional requirements of regulation 4; and

.2

the Administration has taken into account the effect such exemptions may
have upon the general efficiency of the service for the safety of all ships.

An exemption may be granted under paragraph 1 only:
.1

if the conditions affecting safety are such as to render the full application of
regulations 7 to 11 unreasonable or unnecessary; or

.2

in exceptional circumstances, for a single voyage outside the sea area or sea
areas for which the ship is equipped.

3
Each Administration shall report to the Organization on all exemptions granted under
paragraphs 1 and 2 giving the reasons for granting such exemptions.
Regulation 4 – Functional requirements
1

Every ship, while at sea, shall be capable of:
.1

.2

performing the GMDSS functions, which are as follows:
.1

transmitting ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least two separate
and independent means, each using a different radiocommunication
service;

.2

receiving shore-to-ship distress alert relays;

.3

transmitting and receiving ship-to-ship distress alerts;

.4

transmitting and receiving search and rescue coordinating
communications;

.5

transmitting and receiving on-scene communications;

.6

transmitting and receiving signals for locating;

.7

receiving MSI;

.8

transmitting and receiving urgency and safety communications; and

.9

transmitting and receiving bridge-to-bridge communications; and

transmitting and receiving general radiocommunications.

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Regulation 4-1 – GMDSS satellite providers
The Maritime Safety Committee shall determine the criteria, procedures and arrangements for
the evaluation, recognition, review and oversight of the provision of recognized mobile satellite
services in the GMDSS pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Part B
Undertakings by Contracting Governments
Regulation 5 – Provision of radiocommunication services
1
Each Contracting Government undertakes to make available, as it deems practical
and necessary, either individually or in cooperation with other Contracting Governments,
appropriate shore-based facilities for the mobile satellite service and maritime mobile service
having due regard to the recommendations of the Organization. These services are:
.1

recognized mobile satellite services;

.2

a satellite service on 406 MHz;

.3

the maritime mobile service in the bands between 156 MHz and 174 MHz;

.4

the maritime mobile service in the bands between 4 000 kHz and 27 500 kHz;
and

.5

the maritime mobile service in the bands between 415 kHz and 535 kHz and
between 1 605 kHz and 4 000 kHz.

2
Each Contracting Government undertakes to provide the Organization with pertinent
information concerning the shore-based facilities in the mobile satellite service and maritime
mobile service, established for sea areas which it has designated off its coasts.
Each Contracting Government also undertakes to provide the Organization with timely and
adequate notice prior to the planned withdrawal of any of these services or any particular
shore-based facilities.
Regulation 5-1 – GMDSS identities
1

This regulation applies to all ships on all voyages.

2
Each Contracting Government undertakes to ensure that suitable arrangements are
made for registering GMDSS identities and for making information on these identities available
to rescue coordination centres on a 24-hour basis. Where appropriate, international
organizations maintaining a registry of these identities, such as the ITU Maritime Mobile
Access and Retrieval System (MARS), shall be notified by the Contracting Government of
these identity assignments.
Part C
Ship requirements
Regulation 6 – Radio installations
1
Every ship shall be provided with radio installations capable of complying with the
functional requirements prescribed by regulation 4 throughout its intended voyage and, unless

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exempted under regulation 3, complying with the requirements of regulation 7 and, as
appropriate for the sea area or areas through which it will pass during its intended voyage, the
requirements of either regulation 8, 9, 10 or 11.
2

Every radio installation shall be:
.1

located in such a way that no harmful interference of mechanical, electrical
or other origin affects its proper use, and that electromagnetic compatibility
is ensured and harmful interaction avoided with other equipment and
systems;

.2

so located as to ensure the greatest possible degree of safety and
operational availability;

.3

protected against harmful effects of water, extremes of temperature and
other adverse environmental conditions;

.4

provided with reliable, permanently arranged electrical lighting, independent
of the main and emergency sources of electrical power, for the adequate
illumination of the radio controls for operating the radio installation; and

.5

clearly marked with the GMDSS identities, as applicable, for use by the radio
installation operator.

3
Control of the VHF radiotelephone channels, required for navigational safety, shall be
immediately available on the navigation bridge convenient to the conning position and, where
necessary, facilities should be available to permit radiocommunications from the wings of the
navigation bridge. Portable VHF equipment may be used to meet the latter provision.
4

In passenger ships, a distress panel shall be installed at the conning position, which shall:
.1

contain either one single button which, when pressed, initiates a distress alert
using all radio installations required on board for that purpose or one button
for each individual installation;

.2

clearly and visually indicate whenever any button or buttons have been
pressed; and

.3

be provided with means to prevent inadvertent activation of the button or
buttons referred to in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2.

5
In passenger ships, if an EPIRB is used as the secondary means of distress alerting
and is not remotely activated from the distress panel, it shall be acceptable to have an
additional EPIRB installed in the wheelhouse near the conning position.
6
which:

In passenger ships, a distress alarm panel shall be installed at the conning position,
.1

shall provide visual and aural indication of any distress alert or alerts received
on board;

.2

shall indicate through which radiocommunication service the distress alerts
have been received; and

.3

may be combined with the distress panel referred to in paragraph 4.

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Regulation 7 – Radio equipment: General
1

Every ship shall be provided with:
.1

a VHF radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving, for distress,
urgency and safety communications purposes:
.1

DSC on the frequency 156.525 MHz (channel 70). It shall be
possible to initiate the transmission of distress alerts on channel 70
from the position from which the ship is normally navigated; and

.2

radiotelephony on the frequencies 156.300 MHz (channel 6),
156.650 MHz (channel 13) and 156.800 MHz (channel 16);

.2

a radio installation capable of maintaining a continuous DSC watch on VHF
channel 70 which may be separate from, or combined with, that required by
paragraph 1.1;

.3

a radar SART or an AIS-SART, which:
.1

shall be so stowed that it can be easily utilized; and

.2

may be one of those required by paragraphs 2.1 or 3.1;

.4

a receiver or receivers capable of receiving MSI and search and rescue
related information throughout the entire voyage in which the ship is
engaged;

.5

an EPIRB which shall be:

.6

.1

installed in an easily accessible position;

.2

ready to be manually released and capable of being carried by one
person into a survival craft;

.3

capable of floating free if the ship sinks and of being automatically
activated when afloat; and

.4

capable of being activated manually; and

a radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving general
radiocommunications operating on working frequencies in the band between
156 MHz and 174 MHz. This requirement may be fulfilled by the addition of
this capability in the equipment required by paragraph 1.1.

2
Every cargo ship of 300 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage
shall be provided with at least:
.1

one radar SART or AIS-SART; and

.2

two two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatuses.

3
Every passenger ship and every cargo ship of 500 gross tonnage and upwards shall
be provided with at least:
.1

one radar SART or AIS-SART on each side of the ship; and

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three two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatuses.

4
The two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatuses required by paragraphs 2.2 and 3.2
may be portable or fitted in survival craft. The portable apparatus may be stored on the bridge.
5
The radar SARTs or AIS-SARTs required by paragraphs 2.1 or 3.1 shall be stowed in
such locations that they can be rapidly placed in any survival craft other than a liferaft required
by regulation III/31.1.4. Alternatively, one radar SART or AIS-SART shall be stowed in each
survival craft other than a liferaft required by regulation III/31.1.4. On ships carrying at least
two radar SARTs or AIS-SARTs and equipped with free-fall lifeboats, one of the radar SARTs
or AIS-SARTs shall be stowed in a free-fall lifeboat and the other shall be located in the
immediate vicinity of the navigating bridge so that it can be utilized on board and ready for
transfer to any of the other survival craft, other than a liferaft required by regulation III/31.1.4.
6
Every passenger ship shall be provided with means for two-way on-scene
radiocommunications for search and rescue purposes using the aeronautical frequencies
121.5 MHz and 123.1 MHz from the position from which the ship is normally navigated.
These means may be portable.
Regulation 8 – Radio equipment: Sea area A1
1
In addition to meeting the requirements of regulation 7, every ship engaged on
voyages in sea area A1 shall be provided with a radio installation capable of initiating the
transmission of ship-to-shore distress alerts from the position from which the ship is normally
navigated, operating either:

2

.1

through the satellite service on 406 MHz; or

.2

if the ship is engaged on voyages within coverage of MF coast stations
equipped with DSC, on MF using DSC; or

.3

on high frequency (HF) using DSC; or

.4

through a recognized mobile satellite service ship earth station.

The requirement in paragraph 1.1 may be fulfilled by installing:
.1

the EPIRB required by regulation 7.1.5 close to the position from which the
ship is normally navigated, but in a location whereby it can still float free of
the ship in an emergency; or

.2

the EPIRB required by regulation 7.1.5 elsewhere on the ship, provided that
this EPIRB has a means of remote activation which is installed near the
position from which the ship is normally navigated; or

.3

a second EPIRB near the position from which the ship is normally navigated.

Regulation 9 – Radio equipment: Sea area A2
1
In addition to meeting the requirements of regulation 7, every ship engaged on
voyages within sea area A2 shall be provided with:
.1

an MF radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving, for distress,
urgency and safety communications purposes, on the frequencies:

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.2
.3

.1

2 187.5 kHz using DSC; and

.2

2 182 kHz using radiotelephony;

a radio installation capable of maintaining a continuous DSC watch on the
frequency 2 187.5 kHz which may be separate from, or combined with, that
required by paragraph 1.1; and
a secondary means of initiating the transmission of ship-to-shore distress
alerts by a radio service other than MF operating either:
.1

through the satellite service on 406 MHz; or

.2

on HF using DSC; or

.3

through a recognized mobile satellite service ship earth station.

2
It shall be possible to initiate transmission of distress alerts by the radio installations
specified in paragraphs 1.1 and 1.3 from the position from which the ship is normally navigated.
3

The requirement in paragraph 1.3.1 may be fulfilled by installing:
.1

the EPIRB required by regulation 7.1.5 close to the position from which the
ship is normally navigated, but in a location whereby it can still float free of
the ship in an emergency; or

.2

the EPIRB required by regulation 7.1.5 elsewhere on the ship, provided that
this EPIRB has a means of remote activation which is installed near the
position from which the ship is normally navigated; or

.3

a second EPIRB near the position from which the ship is normally navigated.

4
The ship shall, in addition, be capable of transmitting and receiving general
radiocommunications by either:
.1

a radio installation operating on working frequencies in the bands between
1 605 kHz and 4 000 kHz or between 4 000 kHz and 27 500 kHz.
This requirement may be fulfilled by the addition of this capability in the
equipment required by paragraph 1.1; or

.2

a recognized mobile satellite service ship earth station.

Regulation 10 – Radio equipment: Sea area A3
1
In addition to meeting the requirements of regulation 7, every ship engaged on
voyages within sea area A3 shall be provided with:
.1

a recognized mobile satellite service ship earth station capable of:
.1

transmitting and
communications;

receiving

distress,

urgency

and

safety

.2

initiating and receiving distress priority calls; and

.3

maintaining watch for shore-to-ship distress alert relays, including
those directed to specifically defined geographical areas;

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an MF radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving, for distress,
urgency and safety communications purposes, on the frequencies:
.1

2 187.5 kHz using DSC; and

.2

2 182 kHz using radiotelephony;

.3

a radio installation capable of maintaining a continuous DSC watch on the
frequency 2 187.5 kHz which may be separate from, or combined with, that
required by paragraph 1.2; and

.4

a secondary means of initiating the transmission of ship-to-shore distress
alerts by a radio service operating either:
.1

through the satellite service on 406 MHz; or

.2

on HF using DSC; or

.3

through any recognized mobile satellite service on an additional ship
earth station.

2
It shall be possible to initiate transmission of distress alerts by the radio installations
specified in paragraphs 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 from the position from which the ship is normally
navigated.
3

The requirement in paragraph 1.4.1 may be fulfilled by installing:
.1

the EPIRB required by regulation 7.1.5 close to the position from which the
ship is normally navigated, but in a location whereby it can still float free of
the ship in an emergency; or

.2

the EPIRB required by regulation 7.1.5 elsewhere on the ship, provided that
this EPIRB has a means of remote activation which is installed near the
position from which the ship is normally navigated; or

.3

a second EPIRB near the position from which the ship is normally navigated.

4
The ship shall, in addition, be capable of transmitting and receiving general
radiocommunications by either:
.1

a recognized mobile satellite service ship earth station; or

.2

a radio installation operating on working frequencies in the bands
between 1 605 kHz and 4 000 kHz or between 4 000 kHz and 27 500 kHz.

5
The requirements in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 may be fulfilled by the addition of this
capability in the equipment required by paragraph 1.1 or 1.2, respectively.
Regulation 11 – Radio equipment: Sea area A4
1
In addition to meeting the requirements of regulation 7, every ship engaged on
voyages within sea area A4 shall be provided with:
.1

an MF/HF radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving, for
distress, urgency and safety communications purposes, on all distress,

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urgency and safety frequencies in the bands between 1 605 kHz
and 4 000 kHz and between 4 000 kHz and 27 500 kHz:
.1

using DSC; and

.2

using radiotelephony;

.2

equipment capable of maintaining DSC watch on 2 187.5 kHz, 8 414.5 kHz
and on at least one of the DSC frequencies 4 207.5 kHz, 6 312 kHz,
12 577 kHz or 16 804.5 kHz; it shall be possible at any time to select any of
these DSC frequencies for distress, urgency and safety communications
purposes. This equipment may be separate from, or combined with, the
equipment required by paragraph 1.1; and

.3

a secondary means of initiating the transmission of ship-to-shore distress
alerts through the satellite service on 406 MHz.

2
The ship shall, in addition, be capable of transmitting and receiving general
radiocommunications by a radio installation operating on working frequencies in the bands
between 1 605 kHz and 4 000 kHz and between 4 000 kHz and 27 500 kHz. This requirement
may be fulfilled by the addition of this capability in the equipment required by paragraph 1.1.
3
It shall be possible to initiate transmission of distress alerts by the radio installations
specified in paragraphs 1.1 and 1.3 from the position from which the ship is normally navigated.
4

The requirement in paragraph 1.3 may be fulfilled by installing:
.1

the EPIRB required by regulation 7.1.5 close to the position from which the
ship is normally navigated, but in a location whereby it can still float free of
the ship in an emergency; or

.2

the EPIRB required by regulation 7.1.5 elsewhere on the ship, provided that
this EPIRB has a means of remote activation which is installed near the
position from which the ship is normally navigated; or

.3

a second EPIRB near the position from which the ship is normally navigated.

Regulation 12 – Watches
1
Every ship, while at sea, shall maintain a continuous radio watch for distress, urgency
and safety communications purposes:
.1

on VHF DSC channel 70;

.2

on DSC frequency 2 187.5 kHz, if the ship, in accordance with the
requirements of regulation 9.1.1 or 10.1.2, is fitted with an MF radio
installation;

.3

on DSC frequencies 2 187.5 kHz and 8 414.5 kHz and also on at least one
of the DSC frequencies 4 207.5 kHz, 6 312 kHz, 12 577 kHz or
16 804.5 kHz, appropriate to the time of day and the geographical position
of the ship, if the ship, in accordance with the requirements of
regulation 11.1.2, is fitted with an MF/HF radio installation. This watch may
be kept by means of a scanning receiver; and

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for satellite shore-to-ship distress alert relays, if the ship, in accordance with
the requirements of regulation 10.1.1, is fitted with a recognized mobile
satellite service ship earth station.

2
Every ship, while at sea, shall maintain a radio watch for broadcasts of MSI and
search and rescue related information on the appropriate frequency or frequencies on which
such information is broadcast for the area in which the ship is navigating.
3
Every ship, while at sea, shall maintain, when practicable, a continuous listening
watch, which shall be kept at the position from which the ship is normally navigated, on:
.1

VHF channel 16; and

.2

other appropriate frequencies for urgency and safety communications for the
area in which the ship is navigating.

Regulation 13 – Sources of energy
1
While the ship is at sea, a supply of electrical energy shall be available at all times
sufficient to operate the radio installations and to charge any batteries used as part of a reserve
source or sources of energy for the radio installations.
2
A reserve source or sources of energy shall be provided on every ship, to supply radio
installations, for the purpose of conducting distress, urgency and safety communications, in
the event of failure of the ship's main and emergency sources of electrical power. The reserve
source or sources of energy shall be capable of simultaneously operating the VHF radio
installation required by regulation 7.1.1 and, as appropriate for the sea area or sea areas for
which the ship is equipped, either the MF radio installation required by regulation 9.1.1
or 10.1.2, the MF/HF radio installation required by regulation 11.1.1, or the ship earth station
required by regulation 10.1.1 and any of the additional loads mentioned in paragraphs 4, 5
and 8 for a period of at least:
.1

one hour on ships provided with an emergency source of electrical power, if
such source of power complies fully with all relevant provisions of regulation
II-1/42 or 43, including the supply of such power to the radio installations; and

.2

six hours on ships not provided with an emergency source of electrical power
complying fully with all relevant provisions of regulation II-1/42 or 43,
including the supply of such power to the radio installations.

The reserve source or sources of energy need not supply independent HF and MF radio
installations at the same time.
3
The reserve source or sources of energy shall be independent of the propelling power
of the ship and the ship's electrical system.
4
Where, in addition to the VHF radio installation, two or more of the other radio
installations referred to in paragraph 2 can be connected to the reserve source or sources of
energy, they shall be capable of simultaneously supplying, for the period specified, as
appropriate, in paragraph 2.1 or 2.2, the VHF radio installation and:
.1

all other radio installations which can be connected to the reserve source or
sources of energy at the same time; or

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whichever of the other radio installations will consume the most power, if only
one of the other radio installations can be connected to the reserve source
or sources of energy at the same time as the VHF radio installation.

5
The reserve source or sources of energy may be used to supply the electrical lighting
required by regulation 6.2.4.
6
Where a reserve source of energy consists of a rechargeable accumulator battery or
batteries:
.1

a means of automatically charging such batteries shall be provided which
shall be capable of recharging them to minimum capacity requirements
within 10 hours; and

.2

the capacity of the battery or batteries shall be checked, using an appropriate
method, at intervals not exceeding 12 months, when the ship is not at sea.

7
The siting and installation of accumulator batteries which provide a reserve source of
energy shall be such as to ensure:
.1

the highest degree of service;

.2

a reasonable lifetime;

.3

reasonable safety;

.4

that battery temperatures remain within the manufacturer's specifications
whether under charge or idle; and

.5

that when fully charged, the batteries will provide at least the minimum
required hours of operation under all weather conditions.

8
If an uninterrupted input of information from the ship's navigational or other equipment
to a radio installation required by this chapter, including the navigation receiver referred to in
regulation 18, is needed to ensure its proper performance, means shall be provided to ensure
the continuous supply of such information in the event of failure of the ship's main or
emergency source of electrical power.
Regulation 14 – Performance standards
All equipment to which this chapter applies shall be of a type approved by the Administration.
Such equipment shall conform to appropriate performance standards not inferior to those
adopted by the Organization.
Regulation 15 – Maintenance requirements
1
Equipment shall be so designed that the main units can be replaced readily, without
elaborate recalibration or readjustment.
2
Where applicable, equipment shall be so constructed and installed that it is readily
accessible for inspection and onboard maintenance purposes.
3
Adequate information shall be provided to enable the equipment to be properly
operated and maintained, taking into account the recommendations of the Organization.

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Adequate tools and spares shall be provided to enable the equipment to be
maintained.
5
The Administration shall ensure that radio equipment required by this chapter is
maintained to provide the availability of the functional requirements specified in regulation 4
and to meet the recommended performance standards of such equipment.
6
On ships engaged on voyages in sea areas A1 or A2, the availability shall be ensured
by using such methods as duplication of equipment, shore-based maintenance or
at-sea electronic maintenance capability, or a combination of these, as may be approved by
the Administration.
7
On ships engaged on voyages in sea areas A3 or A4, the availability shall be ensured
by using a combination of at least two methods such as duplication of equipment, shore-based
maintenance or at-sea electronic maintenance capability, as may be approved by the
Administration.
8
While all reasonable steps shall be taken to maintain the equipment in efficient
working order to ensure compliance with all the functional requirements specified in
regulation 4, malfunction of the equipment for providing the general radiocommunications
required by regulation 4.1.2 shall not be considered as making a ship unseaworthy or as a
reason for delaying the ship in ports where repair facilities are not readily available, provided
the ship is capable of performing all distress, urgency and safety functions.
9

EPIRBs shall be:
.1

.2

annually tested, either on board the ship or at an approved testing station,
for all aspects of operational efficiency, with special emphasis on checking
the emission on operational frequencies, coding and registration, at intervals
as specified below:
.1

on passenger ships, within three months before the expiry date of
the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate; and

.2

on cargo ships, within three months before the expiry date, or
within three months before or after the anniversary date, of the
Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate; and

subject to maintenance at intervals not exceeding five years, to be performed
at an approved shore-based maintenance facility.

Regulation 16 – Radio personnel
1
Every ship shall carry personnel qualified for distress, urgency and safety
communications purposes to the satisfaction of the Administration. The personnel shall be
holders of the appropriate certificates specified in the Radio Regulations; one of the personnel
shall be designated as having primary responsibility for communications during distress
incidents.
2
In passenger ships, at least one person qualified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall
be assigned to perform only communications duties during distress incidents.

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Regulation 17 – Radio records
A record shall be kept on board, to the satisfaction of the Administration and as required by
the Radio Regulations, of all incidents connected with the radiocommunication services which
appear to be of importance to safety of life at sea.
Regulation 18 – Position-updating
1
All two-way communication equipment carried on board a ship to which this chapter
applies which is capable of automatically including the ship's position in the distress alert shall
be automatically provided with this information from an internal or external navigation receiver.
2
In case of malfunction of the internal or external navigation receiver, the ship's position
and the time at which the position was determined shall be manually updated at intervals not
exceeding four hours, while the ship is under way, so that it is always ready for transmission
by the equipment."
CHAPTER V
SAFETY OF NAVIGATION
Regulation 19-1 – Long-range identification and tracking of ships
5

Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 are replaced by the following:
"4.1
Ships shall be fitted with a system to automatically transmit the information
specified in paragraph 5 as follows:
.1

ships constructed on or after 31 December 2008;

.2

ships constructed before 31 December 2008 and certified for
operations:
.1

in sea areas A1 and A2, as defined in regulations IV/2.1.15
and IV/2.1.16; or

.2

in sea areas A1, A2 and A3, as defined in regulations
IV/2.1.15, IV/2.1.16 and IV/2.1.17,

not later than the first
after 31 December 2008;
.3

survey

of

the

radio

installation

ships constructed before 31 December 2008 and certified for
operations in sea areas A1, A2, A3 and A4, as defined in regulations
IV/2.1.15, IV/2.1.16, IV/2.1.17 and IV/2.1.18, not later than the first
survey of the radio installation after 1 July 2009. However, these
ships shall comply with the provisions of sub-paragraph .2 above
while they operate within sea areas A1, A2 and A3.

4.2
Ships, irrespective of the date of construction, fitted with an automatic
identification system (AIS), as defined in regulation 19.2.4, and operated exclusively
within sea area A1, as defined in regulation IV/2.1.15, shall not be required to comply
with the provisions of this regulation."

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APPENDIX
CERTIFICATES
6
The existing forms of the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, the Cargo Ship Safety
Equipment Certificate, the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate, the Nuclear Passenger Ship
Safety Certificate and the Nuclear Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, including the associated
records of equipment for passenger ship safety (Form P), cargo ship safety (Form E), cargo
ship safety radio (Form R) and cargo ship safety (Form C), contained in the appendix to the
annex are replaced by the following:

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"FORM OF SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR PASSENGER SHIPS
PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE
This Certificate shall be supplemented by a Record of Equipment for Passenger Ship Safety (Form P)
(Official seal)

for an/a short 1 international voyage

(State)

Issued under the provisions of the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE
AT SEA, 1974, as amended

by

under the authority of the Government of
__________________________________________________________
(name of the State)
_________________________________________________________________
(person or organization authorized)

Particulars of ship 2
Name of ship
Distinctive number or letters
Port of registry
Gross tonnage
Sea areas in which ship is certified to operate (regulation IV/2) 3
IMO number
Date of build:
Date of building contract
Date on which keel was laid or ship was at similar stage of construction
Date of delivery
Date on which work for a conversion or an alteration or modification of a major character
was commenced (where applicable)
All applicable dates shall be completed.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1

That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with the requirements of regulation I/7 of the
Convention.

2

That the survey showed that:

2.1

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards:
.1

the structure, main and auxiliary machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels;

.2

the watertight subdivision arrangements and details;

.3

the following subdivision load lines:

Subdivision load lines assigned and Freeboard To apply when the spaces in which
marked on the ship's side amidships
passengers are carried include the
(regulation II-1/18) 4
following alternative spaces
P1
P2
P3
2.2

………
………
………

…………………………..
…………………………..
…………………………..

the ship complied with part G of chapter II-1 of the Convention using …………..….
as fuel/N.A1;

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2.3

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards structural fire
protection, fire safety systems and appliances and fire-control plans;

2.4

the life-saving appliances and the equipment of the lifeboats, liferafts and rescue boats were
provided in accordance with the requirements of the Convention;

2.5

the ship was provided with a line-throwing appliance in accordance with the requirements of
the Convention;

2.6

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards radio installations;

2.7

the provision and functioning of the radio installations used in life-saving appliances
complied with the requirements of the Convention;

2.8

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards shipborne navigational
equipment, means of embarkation for pilots and nautical publications;

2.9

the ship was provided with lights, shapes, means of making sound signals and distress
signals, in accordance with the requirements of the Convention and the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea in force;

2.10

in all other respects the ship complied with the relevant requirements of the Convention;

2.11

the ship was/was not1 subjected to an alternative design and arrangements in pursuance of
regulation(s) II-1/55 / II-2/17 / III/381 of the Convention;

2.12

a Document of approval of alternative design and arrangements for machinery and
electrical installations/fire protection/life-saving appliances and arrangements1 is/is not1
appended to this Certificate.

3

that an Exemption Certificate has/has not1 been issued.

This certificate is valid until
Completion date of the survey on which this certificate is based: ………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
Issued at

(Place of issue of certificate)

………………………………
(Date of issue)

….……………………………………………………………..
(Signature of authorized official issuing the certificate)

(Seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as appropriate)

1

Delete as appropriate.

2

Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes.

3

For a ship certified to operate in sea area A3, indicate the recognized mobile satellite service in brackets.

4

For ships constructed before 1 January 2009, the applicable subdivision notation "C.1, C.2 and C.3" should be used.

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RECORD OF EQUIPMENT FOR PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY (FORM P)
RECORD OF EQUIPMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY
OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED
1

Particulars of ship

Name of ship .........................................................................................................................................
Distinctive number or letters ................................................................................................................
Number of passengers for which certified ...........................................................................................
Minimum number of persons with required qualifications to operate the radio installations .............
2
1

Details of life-saving appliances
Total number of persons for which life-saving appliances are provided ………..……………
Port side

Starboard side

2

Total number of lifeboats

...…………

...…………

2.1

Total number of persons accommodated by them

……………

……………

2.2

Number of partially enclosed lifeboats (regulation III/21
and LSA Code, section 4.5)

……………

……………

2.3

Number of self-righting partially enclosed lifeboats
(regulation III/43 1)

……………

……………

2.4

Number of totally enclosed lifeboats (regulation III/21
and LSA Code, section 4.6)

……………

……………

2.5

Other lifeboats

2.5.1

Number

……………

……………

2.5.2

Type

……………

……………

3

Number of motor lifeboats (included in the total
lifeboats shown above)

…………………………………

3.1

Number of lifeboats fitted with searchlights

…………………………………

4

Number of rescue boats

…………………………………

4.1

Number of boats which are included in the total
lifeboats shown above

…………………………………

4.2

Number of boats which are fast rescue boats

…………………………………

5

Liferafts

5.1

Those for which approved launching appliances are
required

5.1.1

Number of liferafts

…………………………………

5.1.2

Number of persons accommodated by them

…………………………………

5.2

Those for which approved launching appliances are
not required

5.2.1

Number of liferafts

…………………………………

5.2.2

Number of persons accommodated by them

…………………………………

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Details of life-saving appliances (continued)

6

Number of marine evacuation systems (MES)

………………………………….

6.1

Number of liferafts served by them

………………………………….

6.2

Number of persons accommodated by them

………………………………….

7

Buoyant apparatus

7.1

Number of apparatus

……………………………………

7.2

Number of persons capable of being supported

……………………………………

8

Number of lifebuoys

……………………………………

9

Number of lifejackets (total)

……………………………………

9.1

Number of adult lifejackets

……………………………………

9.2

Number of child lifejackets

……………………………………

9.3

Number of infant lifejackets

……………………………………

10

Immersion suits

……………………………………

10.1

Total number

……………………………………

10.2

Number of suits complying with the requirements
for lifejackets

……………………………………

11

Number of anti-exposure suits

……………………………………

12
3

Number of thermal protective aids

2

……………………………………

Details of radio facilities
Item

Actual provision

1

Primary systems

1.1

VHF radio installation

1.1.1

DSC encoder

……………………………………

1.1.2

DSC watch receiver

……………………………………

1.1.3

Radiotelephony

……………………………………

1.2

MF radio installation

1.2.1

DSC encoder

……………………………………

1.2.2

DSC watch receiver

……………………………………

1.2.3

Radiotelephony

……………………………………

1.3

MF/HF radio installation

1.3.1

DSC encoder

……………………………………

1.3.2

DSC watch receiver

……………………………………

1.3.3

Radiotelephony

……………………………………

1.4

Recognized mobile satellite service ship earth station

……………………………………

2

Secondary means of initiating the transmission of
ship-to-shore distress alerts

……………………………………

3

Facilities for reception of MSI and search and rescue
related information

……………………………………

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Details of radio facilities (continued)

4

EPIRB

5

Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus

5.1

Portable two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus

……………………………………

5.2

Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus fitted in
survival craft

……………………………………

6

Search and rescue locating devices

6.1

Radar search and rescue transponders (radar SART)
stowed for rapid placement in survival craft

……………………………………

6.2

Radar search and rescue transponders (radar SART)
stowed in survival craft

……………………………………

6.3

AIS search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SART)
stowed for rapid placement in survival craft

……………………………………

6.4

AIS search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SART)
stowed in survival craft

…………………………………....

4
4.1
4.2
4.3
5

……………………………………

Methods used to ensure availability of radio facilities (regulations IV/15.6 and 15.7)
Duplication of equipment ......................................................................................................
Shore-based maintenance .....................................................................................................
At-sea maintenance capability ...............................................................................................
Details of navigational systems and equipment
Item

1.1

Standard magnetic compass

1.2

Spare magnetic compass3

1.3

Actual provision
3

……………………………………
……………………………………

3

Gyro-compass

……………………………………
3

1.4

Gyro-compass heading repeater

1.5

3

1.6

Gyro-compass bearing repeater

Heading or track control system

……………………………………
……………………………………

3

……………………………………
3

1.7

Pelorus or compass bearing device

1.8

Means of correcting heading and bearings
3

……………………………………
……………………………………

1.9

Transmitting heading device (THD)

……………………………………

2.1

Nautical charts/Electronic chart display and
information system (ECDIS) 4

……………………………………

2.2

Backup arrangements for ECDIS

……………………………………

2.3

Nautical publications

……………………………………

2.4

Backup arrangements for electronic nautical publications

……………………………………

3.1

Receiver for a global navigation satellite
system/terrestrial radionavigation system/multisystem
shipborne radionavigation receiver3 4

……………………………………

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Details of navigational systems and equipment (continued)

3.2
3.3
3.4

9 GHz radar3

……………………………………
……………………………………

4 3

Second radar (3 GHz/9 GHz )

Automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA)

3

……………………………………
……………………………………

3

3.5

Automatic tracking aid

3.6

Second automatic tracking aid3

……………………………………

3.7

Electronic plotting aid3

……………………………………

4.1

Automatic identification system (AIS)

……………………………………

4.2

Long-range identification and tracking system

……………………………………

5

Voyage data recorder (VDR)

……………………………………

6.1

Speed and distance measuring device (through the
water) 3

……………………………………

6.2

Speed and distance measuring device (over the
ground in the forward and athwartships direction) 3

……………………………………
……………………………………

3

7

Echo-sounding device

8.1

Rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch and operational mode
indicator3 4

……………………………………

8.2

Rate-of-turn indicator3

……………………………………

9

Sound reception system3

……………………………………

10

Telephone to emergency steering position3

……………………………………

11

Daylight signalling lamp3

……………………………………

12

Radar reflector3

……………………………………

13

International Code of Signals

……………………………………

14

IAMSAR Manual, Volume III

……………………………………

15

Bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS)

……………………………………

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects.
Issued at …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(Place of issue of the Record)
………………………
(Date of issue)

………………………………………………………………………..
(Signature of duly authorized official issuing the Record)

(Seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as appropriate)
1

Refer to the 1983 amendments to SOLAS (MSC.6(48)), applicable to ships constructed on or after 1 July 1986, but
before 1 July 1998.

2

Excluding those required by the LSA Code, paragraphs 4.1.5.1.24, 4.4.8.31 and 5.1.2.2.13.

3

Alternative means of meeting this requirement are permitted under regulation V/19. In case of other means, they shall
be specified.

4

Delete as appropriate.

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FORM OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR CARGO SHIPS
CARGO SHIP SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE
This Certificate shall be supplemented by a Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety (Form E)
(Official seal)

(State)

Issued under the provisions of the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, as amended
under the authority of the Government of
_________________________________________________________________
(name of the State)
by

_________________________________________________________________
(person or organization authorized)

Particulars of ship 1
Name of ship ..................................................................................................................................
Distinctive number or letters .........................................................................................................
Port of registry ...............................................................................................................................
Gross tonnage ................................................................................................................................
Deadweight of ship (metric tons) 2 ..................................................................................................
Length of ship (regulation III/3.12) ..................................................................................................
IMO number ...................................................................................................................................
Type of ship 3
Bulk carrier
Oil tanker
Chemical tanker
Gas carrier
Cargo ship other than any of the above
Date on which keel was laid or ship was at a similar stage of construction or,
where applicable, date on which work for a conversion or an alteration
or modification of a major character was commenced ...................................................................
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1

That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with the requirements of regulation I/8 of the
Convention.

2

That the survey showed that:

2.1

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards fire safety systems and
appliances and fire-control plans;
the life-saving appliances and the equipment of the lifeboats, liferafts and rescue boats were
provided in accordance with the requirements of the Convention;

2.2
2.3

the ship was provided with a line-throwing appliance in accordance with the requirements of
the Convention;

2.4

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards shipborne navigational
equipment, means of embarkation for pilots and nautical publications;

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2.5

the ship was provided with lights, shapes and means of making sound signals and distress
signals in accordance with the requirements of the Convention and the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea in force;

2.6

in all other respects the ship complied with the relevant requirements of the Convention;

2.7

the ship was/was not3 subjected to an alternative design and arrangements in pursuance of
regulation(s) II-2/17 / III/383 of the Convention;

2.8

a Document of approval of alternative design and arrangements for fire protection/life-saving
appliances and arrangements3 is/is not3 appended to this Certificate.

3

That the ship operates in accordance with regulation III/26.1.1.1 4 within the limits of the trade
area ………………………………..

4

That an Exemption Certificate has/has not3 been issued.

This certificate is valid until
Completion date of the survey on which this certificate is based: …………………..(dd/mm/yyyy)
Issued at

(Place of issue of certificate)

…………………………
(Date of issue)

……………………………………………………………………
(Signature of authorized official issuing the certificate)

(Seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as appropriate)

1

Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes.

2

For oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers only.

3

Delete as appropriate.

4

Refer to the 1983 amendments to SOLAS (MSC.6(48)), applicable to ships constructed on or after 1 July
1986, but before 1 July 1998 in the case of self-righting partially enclosed lifeboat(s) on board.

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RECORD OF EQUIPMENT FOR CARGO SHIP SAFETY (FORM E)
RECORD OF EQUIPMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY
OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED
1

Particulars of ship

Name of ship .................................................................................................................................
Distinctive number or letters ..........................................................................................................
2

Details of life-saving appliances

1

Total number of persons for which life-saving appliances are provided: ……………………
Port side
Starboard side

2

Total number of davit-launched lifeboats

…………………

…………………

2.1

Total number of persons accommodated by them

…………………

…………………

2.2

Number of self-righting partially enclosed lifeboats
(regulation III/43 1)

…………………

…………………

2.3

Number of totally enclosed lifeboats
(regulation III/31 and LSA Code, section 4.6)

…………………

…………………

2.4

Number of lifeboats with a self-contained air
support system
(regulation III/31 and LSA Code, section 4.8)

…………………

…………………

2.5

Number of fire-protected lifeboats
(regulation III/31 and LSA Code, section 4.9)

…………………

…………………

2.6

Other lifeboats

2.6.1

Number

…………………

…………………

2.6.2

Type

…………………

…………………

3

Total number of free-fall lifeboats

……………………………………………

3.1

Total number of persons accommodated by them

……………………………………………

3.2

Number of totally enclosed lifeboats
(regulation III/31 and LSA Code, section 4.7)

……………………………………………

3.3

Number of lifeboats with a self-contained air
support system
(regulation III/31 and LSA Code, section 4.8)

……………………………………………

3.4

Number of fire-protected lifeboats
(regulation III/31 and LSA Code, section 4.9)

……………………………………………

4

Number of motor lifeboats (included in the total
lifeboats shown in 2 and 3 above)

……………………………………………

4.1

Number of lifeboats fitted with searchlights

……………………………………………

5

Number of rescue boats

……………………………………………

5.1

Number of boats which are included in the total
lifeboats shown in 2 and 3 above

……………………………………………

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2

Details of life-saving appliances (continued)

6

Liferafts

6.1

Those for which approved launching appliances
are required

6.1.1

Number of liferafts

……………………………………………

6.1.2

Number of persons accommodated by them

……………………………………………

6.2

Those for which approved launching appliances
are not required

6.2.1

Number of liferafts

……………………………………………

6.2.2

Number of persons accommodated by them

……………………………………………

6.3

Number of liferafts required by regulation III/31.1.4

……………………………………………

7

Number of lifebuoys

……………………………………………

8

Number of lifejackets

……………………………………………

9

Immersion suits

9.1

Total number

……………………………………………

9.2

Number of suits complying with the requirements
for lifejackets

……………………………………………

10

Number of anti-exposure suits

……………………………………………

3

Details of navigational systems and equipment
Item

1.1
1.2
1.3

Actual provision

Standard magnetic compass 2

…………………

2

Spare magnetic compass

…………………

2

Gyro-compass

…………………
2

1.4

Gyro-compass heading repeater

1.5

2

…………………

Gyro-compass bearing repeater

…………………
2

1.6

Heading or track control system

1.7

Pelorus or compass bearing device2

…………………

1.8

Means of correcting heading and bearings

…………………

…………………

2

1.9

Transmitting heading device (THD)

…………………

2.1

Nautical charts/Electronic chart display and information
system (ECDIS) 3

…………………

2.2

Backup arrangements for ECDIS

…………………

2.3

Nautical publications

…………………

2.4

Backup arrangements for electronic nautical publications

…………………

3.1

Receiver for a global navigation satellite system/terrestrial
radionavigation system/multisystem shipborne
radionavigation receiver2 3

…………………

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3
3.2

Details of navigational systems and equipment (continued)
9 GHz radar2

…………………
3 2

3.3

Second radar (3 GHz/9 GHz )

…………………

3.4

Automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA) 2

…………………

3.5

Automatic tracking aid2

…………………

3.6

Second automatic tracking aid

2

………….………

2

3.7

Electronic plotting aid

4.1

Automatic identification system (AIS)

…………………

4.2

Long-range identification and tracking system

…………………

5.1

…………………

Voyage data recorder (VDR)

3

…………………
3

5.2

Simplified voyage data recorder (S-VDR)

6.1

Speed and distance measuring device (through the water) 2

…………………

6.2

Speed and distance measuring device (over the ground in
the forward and athwartships direction) 2

…………………

7

Echo-sounding device2

…………………

8.1

Rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch and operational mode
indicator2 3

…………………

8.2
9
10
11

2

Rate-of-turn indicator

…………………

Sound reception system

2

…………………

Telephone to emergency steering position
Daylight signalling lamp

…………………

2

2

…………………
…………………

2

12

Radar reflector

13

International Code of Signals

…………………

14

IAMSAR Manual, Volume III

…………………

15

Bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS)

…………………

…………………

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects.
Issued at …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(Place of issue of the Record)
………………………………
(Date of issue)

…………….…………………………………………………….
(Signature of duly authorized official issuing the Record)

(Seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as appropriate)
1

Refer to the 1983 amendments to SOLAS (MSC.6(48)), applicable to ships constructed on or after 1 July
1986, but before 1 July 1998 in the case of self-righting partially enclosed lifeboat(s) on board.

2

Alternative means of meeting this requirement are permitted under regulation V/19. In case of other
means, they shall be specified.

3

Delete as appropriate.

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FORM OF SAFETY RADIO CERTIFICATE FOR CARGO SHIPS
CARGO SHIP SAFETY RADIO CERTIFICATE
This Certificate shall be supplemented by a Record of Equipment
for Cargo Ship Safety Radio (Form R)
(Official seal)

(State)
Issued under the provisions of the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE
AT SEA, 1974, as amended
under the authority of the Government of

___________________________________________________________________
(name of the State)
by

_________________________________________________________________
(person or organization authorized)

Particulars of ship 1
Name of ship ..............................................................................................................................
Distinctive number or letters .......................................................................................................
Port of registry ............................................................................................................................
Gross tonnage ...........................................................................................................................
Sea areas in which ship is certified to operate (regulation IV/2) 2 .................................................
IMO number ...............................................................................................................................
Date on which keel was laid or ship was at a similar stage of construction or,
where applicable, date on which work for a conversion or an alteration or
modification of a major character was commenced ...................................................................
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1

That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with the requirements of regulation I/9 of the
Convention.

2

That the survey showed that:

2.1

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards radio installations;

2.2

the provision and functioning of the radio installations used in life-saving appliances
complied with the requirements of the Convention.

3

That an Exemption Certificate has/has not 3 been issued.

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This certificate is valid until
Completion date of the survey on which this certificate is based: ………………………(dd/mm/yyyy)
Issued at

(Place of issue of certificate)

………………………………
(Date of issue)

……….………………………………………………………….
(Signature of authorized official issuing the certificate)

(Seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as appropriate)

1

Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes.

2

For a ship certified to operate in sea area A3, indicate the recognized mobile satellite service in brackets.

3

Delete as appropriate.

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RECORD OF EQUIPMENT FOR CARGO SHIP SAFETY RADIO (FORM R)
RECORD OF EQUIPMENT FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY
OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED
1

Particulars of ship

Name of ship ..............................................................................................................................
Distinctive number or letters .......................................................................................................
Minimum number of persons with required
qualifications to operate the radio installations .............................................................................
2

Details of radio facilities
Item

Actual provision

1

Primary systems

1.1

VHF radio installation

1.1.1

DSC encoder

……………………………..

1.1.2

DSC watch receiver

……………………………..

1.1.3

Radiotelephony

……………………………..

1.2

MF radio installation

1.2.1

DSC encoder

……………………………..

1.2.2

DSC watch receiver

……………………………..

1.2.3

Radiotelephony

……………………………..

1.3

MF/HF radio installation

1.3.1

DSC encoder

……………………………..

1.3.2

DSC watch receiver

……………………………..

1.3.3

Radiotelephony

……………………………..

1.4

Recognized mobile satellite service ship earth station

……………………………..

2

Secondary means of initiating the transmission of ship-toshore distress alerts

……………………………..

3

Facilities for reception of MSI and search and rescue
related information

……………………………..

4

EPIRB

……………………………..

5

Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus

5.1

Portable two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus

……………………………..

5.2

Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus fitted in survival
craft

……………………………..

6

Search and rescue locating devices

6.1

Radar search and rescue transponders (radar SART)
stowed for rapid placement in survival craft

……………………………..

6.2

Radar search and rescue transponders (radar SART)
stowed in survival craft

……………………………..

6.3

AIS search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SART) stowed
for rapid placement in survival craft

……………………………..

6.4

AIS search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SART) stowed in
survival craft

……………………………..

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3

Methods used to ensure availability of radio facilities (regulations IV/15.6 and 15.7)

3.1

Duplication of equipment ………………………………………….…………………….

3.2

Shore-based maintenance ………………………………………………………………

3.3

At-sea maintenance capability …………………………………………………………..

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects.
Issued at ...........................................................................................................................
(Place of issue of the Record)

………………………….
(Date of issue)

…………………………………………………………………….
(Signature of duly authorized official issuing the Record)

(Seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as appropriate)

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FORM OF NUCLEAR PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE
NUCLEAR PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE
This Certificate shall be supplemented by a Record of Equipment for Passenger Ship Safety (Form P)
(Official seal)

(State)
for an / a short 1 international voyage

Issued under the provisions of the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE
AT SEA, 1974, as amended
under the authority of the Government of
________________________________________________________________________
(name of the State)
by

_________________________________________________________________________
(person or organization authorized)

Particulars of ship 2
Name of ship ..............................................................................................................................
Distinctive number or letters .......................................................................................................
Port of registry ...........................................................................................................................
Gross tonnage ...........................................................................................................................
Sea areas in which ship is certified to operate (regulation IV/2) 3 .................................................
IMO number ...............................................................................................................................
Date of build:
Date of building contract .......................................................................................................
Date on which keel was laid or ship was at similar stage of construction ...............................
Date of delivery ..................................................................................................................
Date on which work for a conversion or an alteration or modification of a major character
was commenced (where applicable) ..................................................................................
All applicable dates shall be completed.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1

That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with the requirements of regulation VIII/9 of
the Convention.

2

That the ship, being a nuclear ship, complied with all the requirements of chapter VIII of the
Convention and conformed to the Safety Assessment approved for the ship; and that:

2.1

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards:
.1

the structure, main and auxiliary machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels,
including the nuclear propulsion plant and the collision protective structure;

.2

the watertight subdivision arrangements and details;

.3

the following subdivision load lines:

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Subdivision load lines assigned and
marked on the ship's side amidships
(regulation II-1/18) 4
P1
P2
P3

Freeboard
……….
……….
……….

To apply when the spaces in which
passengers are carried include the
following alternative spaces
………………………………..
………………………………..
………………………………..

2.2

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards structural fire
protection, fire safety systems and appliances and fire-control plans;

2.3

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards radiation
protection systems and equipment;

2.4

the life-saving appliances and the equipment of the lifeboats, liferafts and rescue boats
were provided in accordance with the requirements of the Convention;

2.5

the ship was provided with a line-throwing appliance in accordance with the requirements
of the Convention;

2.6

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards radio installations;

2.7

the provision and functioning of the radio installations used in life-saving appliances
complied with the requirements of the Convention;

2.8

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards shipborne navigational
equipment, means of embarkation for pilots and nautical publications;

2.9

the ship was provided with lights, shapes, means of making sound signals and distress
signals, in accordance with the requirements of the Convention and the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea in force;

2.10

in all other respects the ship complied with the relevant requirements of the Convention;

2.11

the ship was/was not1 subjected to an alternative design and arrangements in pursuance of
regulation(s) II-1/55 / II-2 /17 / III/381 of the Convention;

2.12

a Document of approval of alternative design and arrangements for machinery and
electrical installations/fire protection/life-saving appliances and arrangements1 is/is not1
appended to this Certificate.

This certificate is valid until
Completion date of the survey on which this certificate is based: …………………….(dd/mm/yyyy)
Issued at

(Place of issue of certificate)

………………………
(Date of issue)

………………………………………………………………………
(Signature of authorized official issuing the certificate)

(Seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as appropriate)
1

Delete as appropriate.

2

Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes.

3

For a ship certified to operate in sea area A3, indicate the recognized mobile satellite service in brackets.

4

For ships constructed before 1 January 2009, the applicable subdivision notation "C.1, C.2 and C.3"
should be used.

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FORM OF NUCLEAR CARGO SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE
NUCLEAR CARGO SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE
This Certificate shall be supplemented by a Record of Equipment for Cargo Ship Safety (Form C)
(Official seal)

(State)
Issued under the provisions of the

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE
AT SEA, 1974, as amended
under the authority of the Government of
_____________________________________________________________________
(name of the State)
by

____________________________________________________________________
(person or organization authorized)

Particulars of ship 1
Name of ship ..............................................................................................................................
Distinctive number or letters .......................................................................................................
Port of registry ...........................................................................................................................
Gross tonnage ...........................................................................................................................
Deadweight of ship (metric tons) 2 ................................................................................................
Length of ship (regulation III/3.12) ..............................................................................................
Sea areas in which ship is certified to operate (regulation IV/2) 3 .................................................
IMO number ...............................................................................................................................
Type of ship 4
Bulk carrier
Oil tanker
Chemical tanker
Gas carrier
Cargo ship other than any of the above
Date of build:
Date of building contract .......................................................................................................
Date on which keel was laid or ship was at similar stage of construction ...............................
Date of delivery ..................................................................................................................
Date on which work for a conversion or an alteration or modification of a major character
was commenced (where applicable) ..................................................................................
All applicable dates shall be completed.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY:
1

That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with the requirements of regulation VIII/9 of
the Convention.

2

That the ship, being a nuclear ship, complied with all the requirements of chapter VIII of the
Convention and conformed to the Safety Assessment approved for the ship; and that:

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2.1

the condition of the structure, machinery and equipment as defined in regulation I/10
(as applicable to comply with regulation VIII/9), including the nuclear propulsion plant
and the collision protective structure, was satisfactory and the ship complied with the
relevant requirements of chapter II-1 and chapter II-2 of the Convention (other than those
relating to fire safety systems and appliances and fire-control plans);

2.2

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards fire safety systems
and appliances and fire-control plans;

2.3

the life-saving appliances and the equipment of the lifeboats, liferafts and rescue boats
were provided in accordance with the requirements of the Convention;

2.4

the ship was provided with a line-throwing appliance in accordance with the requirements of the
Convention;

2.5

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards radio installations;

2.6

the provision and functioning of the radio installations used in life-saving appliances
complied with the requirements of the Convention;

2.7

the ship complied with the requirements of the Convention as regards shipborne navigational
equipment, means of embarkation for pilots and nautical publications;

2.8

the ship was provided with lights, shapes, means of making sound signals and distress
signals, in accordance with the requirements of the Convention and the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea in force;

2.9

in all other respects the ship complied with the relevant requirements of the regulations, so
far as these requirements apply thereto;

2.10

the ship was/was not4 subjected to an alternative design and arrangements in pursuance of
regulation(s) II-1/55 / II-2/17 / III/384 of the Convention;

2.11

a Document of approval of alternative design and arrangements for machinery and
electrical installations/fire protection/life-saving appliance and arrangements4 is/is not4
appended to this Certificate.

This certificate is valid until
Completion date of the survey on which this certificate is based: ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
Issued at

(Place of issue of certificate)

…………………………..
(Date of issue)

………………………………………………………………………
(Signature of authorized official issuing the certificate)

(Seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as appropriate)

1

Alternatively, the particulars of the ship may be placed horizontally in boxes.

2

For oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers only.

3

For a ship certified to operate in sea area A3, indicate the recognized mobile satellite service in
brackets.

4

Delete as appropriate.

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RECORD OF EQUIPMENT FOR CARGO SHIP SAFETY (FORM C)
RECORD OF EQUIPMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETYOF
LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED
1

Particulars of ship

Name of ship
Distinctive number or letters
Minimum number of persons with required qualifications to operate the radio installations
2
1

Details of life-saving appliances
Total number of persons for which life-saving appliances are provided: ……………………
Port side
Starboard side

2

Total number of davit-launched lifeboats

…………..………

…………..………

2.1

Total number of persons accommodated by
them

…………………

…………………

2.2

Number of self-righting partially enclosed
lifeboats (regulation III/43 1)

…………………

…………………

2.3

Number of totally enclosed lifeboats
(regulation III/31 and LSA Code, section 4.6)

…………………

…………………

2.4

Number of lifeboats with a self-contained air
support system
(regulation III/31 and LSA Code, section 4.8)

…………………

…………………

2.5

Number of fire-protected lifeboats
(regulation III/31 and LSA Code, section 4.9)

…………………

…………………

2.6

Other lifeboats

2.6.1

Number

…………………

…………………

2.6.2

Type

…………………

…………………

3

Total number of free-fall lifeboats

……………………………………………

3.1

Total number of persons accommodated by
them

……………………………………………

3.2

Number of totally enclosed lifeboats
(regulation III/31 and LSA Code, section 4.7)

……………………………………………

3.3

Number of lifeboats with a self-contained air
support system
(regulation III/31 and LSA Code, section 4.8)

……………………………………………

3.4

Number of fire-protected lifeboats
(regulation III/31 and LSA Code, section 4.9)

……………………………………………

4

Number of motor lifeboats (included in the
total lifeboats shown in 2 and 3 above)

……………………………………………

4.1

Number of lifeboats fitted with searchlights

……………………………………………

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2

Details of life-saving appliances (continued)

5

Number of rescue boats

……………………………………………

5.1

Number of boats which are included in the total
lifeboats shown in 2 and 3 above

……………………………………………

6

Liferafts

6.1

Those for which approved launching
appliances are required

6.1.1

Number of liferafts

……………………………………………

6.1.2

Number of persons accommodated by them

……………………………………………

6.2

Those for which approved launching
appliances are not required

6.2.1

Number of liferafts

……………………………………………

6.2.2

Number of persons accommodated by them

……………………………………………

6.3

Number of liferafts required by regulation
III/31.1.4

……………………………………………

7

Number of lifebuoys

……………………………………………

8

Number of lifejackets

……………………………………………

9

Immersion suits

9.1

Total number

……………………………………………

9.2

Number of suits complying with the
requirements for lifejackets

……………………………………………

10

Number of anti-exposure suits

……………………………………………

3

Details of radio facilities
Item

Actual provision

1

Primary systems

1.1

VHF radio installation

1.1.1

DSC encoder

……………………………..

1.1.2

DSC watch receiver

……………………………..

1.1.3

Radiotelephony

……………………………..

1.2

MF radio installation

1.2.1

DSC encoder

……………………………..

1.2.2

DSC watch receiver

……………………………..

1.2.3

Radiotelephony

……………………………..

1.3

MF/HF radio installation

1.3.1

DSC encoder

……………………………..

1.3.2

DSC watch receiver

……………………………..

1.3.3

Radiotelephony

……………………………..

1.4

Recognized mobile satellite service ship earth station

……………………………..

2

Secondary means of initiating the transmission of
ship-to-shore distress alerts

……………………………..

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3

Details of radio facilities (continued)

3

Facilities for reception of MSI and search and rescue
related information

……………………………..

4

EPIRB

……………………………..

5

Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus

5.1

Portable two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus

……………………………..

5.2

Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus fitted in
survival craft

……………………………..

6

Search and rescue locating devices

6.1

Radar search and rescue transponders (radar SART)
stowed for rapid placement in survival craft

……………………………..

6.2

Radar search and rescue transponders (radar SART)
stowed in survival craft

……………………………..

6.3

AIS search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SART) stowed
for rapid placement in survival craft

……………………………..

6.4

AIS search and rescue transmitters (AIS-SART) stowed
in survival craft

……………………………..

4

Methods used to ensure availability of radio facilities (regulations IV/15.6 and 15.7)

4.1
4.2
4.3

Duplication of equipment ....................................................................................
Shore-based maintenance ..................................................................................
At-sea maintenance capability ............................................................................

5

Details of navigational systems and equipment
Item

1.1
1.2
1.3

Standard magnetic compass

Actual provision
2

……………………………..

2

Spare magnetic compass
Gyro-compass

……………………………..

2

……………………………..
2

1.4

Gyro-compass heading repeater

1.5

Gyro-compass bearing repeater2

1.6

Heading or track control system2

……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..
2

1.7

Pelorus or compass bearing device

1.8

Means of correcting heading and bearings
2

……………………………..
……………………………..

1.9

Transmitting heading device (THD)

……………………………..

2.1

Nautical charts/Electronic chart display and information
system (ECDIS) 3

……………………………..

2.2

Backup arrangements for ECDIS

……………………………..

2.3

Nautical publications

……………………………..

2.4

Backup arrangements for electronic nautical publications

……………………………..

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5
3.1

3.2

Details of navigational systems and equipment (continued)
Receiver for a global navigation satellite
system/terrestrial radionavigation system/multisystem
shipborne radionavigation receiver2 3

……………………………..

9 GHz radar2

……………………………..
3 2

……………………………..

3.3

Second radar (3 GHz/9 GHz )

3.4

Automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA) 2

3.5

Automatic tracking aid2

3.6

Second automatic tracking aid2

3.7

Electronic plotting aid2

4.1

Automatic identification system (AIS)

4.2

Long-range identification and tracking system

5.1

Voyage data recorder (VDR) 3

5.2

Simplified voyage data recorder (S-VDR) 3

6.1

Speed and distance measuring device (through the water)

……………………………..

6.2

Speed and distance measuring device (over the ground
in the forward and athwartships direction) 2

……………………………..

7

Echo-sounding device2

8.1

Rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch and operational mode
indicator2 3

8.2

2

2

Rate-of-turn indicator

……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..

……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..

2

……………………………..

9

Sound reception system

10

Telephone to emergency steering position2

……………………………..

11

Daylight signalling lamp2

……………………………..

12

Radar reflector2

13

International Code of Signals

14

IAMSAR Manual, Volume III

15

Bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS)

……………………………..
……………………………..
………………………………

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects.
Issued at ...........................................................................................................................
(Place of issue of the Record)
…………………………. ………………………………………………………………………….
(Date of issue)
(Signature of duly authorized official issuing the Record)
(Seal or stamp of the issuing authority, as appropriate)"

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1

For ships constructed before 1 January 2009, the applicable subdivision notation "C.1, C.2 and C.3"
should be used.

2

Alternative means of meeting this requirement are permitted under regulation V/19. In case of other
means, they shall be specified.

3

Delete as appropriate.

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SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974