Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/411 of 19 November 2019 amending Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on safety rules and standards for passenger ships, as regards the safety requirements for passenger ships engaged on domestic voyages (Text with EEA relevance)

	2.1.1.	Application In addition to complying with the requirements of regulations in Parts B, C, D and E, as appropriate, special category and ro-ro cargo spaces shall comply with the requirements of this Regulation II-2/G/20.
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	2.1.2.	Vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion may be carried in cargo spaces other than special category or ro-ro cargo spaces, provided that all the following conditions are met: .1 the vehicles do not use their own propulsion within the cargo spaces; .2 the cargo spaces are in compliance with the appropriate requirements of Regulation II-2/G/19; and .3 the vehicles are carried in accordance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
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	2.2.	Basic principles
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	2.2.1.	The basic principle underlying the provisions of this Regulation II-2/G/20 is that as normal main vertical zoning may not be practicable in special category and ro-ro cargo spaces, equivalent protection must be obtained in such spaces on the basis of a horizontal zone concept and by the provision of an efficient fixed fire-extinguishing system. Under this concept, a horizontal zone for the purpose of this Regulation II-2/G/20 may include special category spaces on more than one deck provided that the total overall clear height for vehicles does not exceed 10 metres.
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	2.2.3.	The requirements of paragraphs 3, 4 and 7 of Regulation II-2/C/9 for maintaining the integrity of vertical zones shall be applied equally to decks and bulkheads forming the boundaries separating horizontal zones from each other and from the remainder of the ship.

3. Precaution against ignition of flammable vapours

	3.1.	Ventilation system
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	3.1.1.	Capacity of ventilation systems There shall be provided an effective power ventilation system for the special category and closed ro-ro cargo spaces sufficient to give at least 10 air changes per hour. The number of air changes shall be increased at least to 20 during loading and unloading of vehicles.
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	3.1.2.	Performance of ventilation systems
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	3.1.2.1.	The power ventilation system shall be separate from other ventilation systems. The power ventilation system shall be operated to give at least the number of air changes required in paragraph 3.1.1 at all times when vehicles are in such spaces, except where an air quality control system in accordance with paragraph 3.1.2.4 is provided. Ventilation ducts serving such cargo spaces capable of being effectively sealed shall be separated for each such space. The system shall be capable of being controlled from a position outside such spaces.
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	3.1.2.3.	The ventilation shall be such as to prevent air stratification and the formation of air pockets.
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	3.1.2.4.	For all ships, where an air quality control system is provided based on the ‘IMO Revised design guidelines and operational recommendations for ventilation systems in ro-ro cargo spaces’ (MSC/Circ.1515), as amended, the ventilation system may be operated at a decreased number of air changes and/or a decreased amount of ventilation. This relaxation does not apply to spaces to which at least ten air changes per hour is required by paragraph 3.2.2 of this Regulation II-2/G/20 and spaces subject to SOLAS II-2/19.3.4.1.
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	3.1.3.	Indication of ventilation systems Means shall be provided to indicate on the navigating bridge any loss or reduction of the required ventilating capacity.
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	3.1.4.	Closing appliances and ducts
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	3.1.4.1.	Arrangements shall be provided to permit a rapid shutdown and effective closure of the ventilation system in case of fire, taking into account the weather and sea conditions.
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	3.1.4.2.	Ventilation ducts, including dampers, shall be made of steel and their arrangement shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration of the flag State. Ventilation ducts that pass through horizontal zones or machinery spaces shall be ‘A-60’ class steel ducts constructed in accordance with subparagraphs 7.2.4.1.1 and 7.2.4.1.2 of Regulation II-2/C/9.
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	3.1.5.	Permanent openings Permanent openings in the side plating, the ends or deckhead of special category or ro-ro cargo spaces shall be so situated that a fire in the special category or ro-ro cargo space does not endanger stowage areas and embarkation stations for survival craft and accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations in superstructures and deckhouses above the special category or ro-ro cargo spaces.
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	3.2.	Electrical equipment and wiring
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	3.2.1.	Except as provided in paragraph 3.2.2, electrical equipment and wiring, if fitted, shall be of a type suitable for use in explosive petrol and air mixtures.
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	3.2.2.	In case of other than special category spaces below the bulkhead deck, notwithstanding the provisions in paragraph 3.2.1, above a height of 450 mm from the deck and from each platform for vehicles, if fitted, except platforms with openings of sufficient size permitting penetration of petrol gases downwards, electrical equipment of a type so enclosed and protected as to prevent the escape of sparks shall be permitted as an alternative on condition that the ventilation system is so designed and operated as to provide continuous ventilation of the cargo spaces at the rate of at least ten air changes per hour whenever vehicles are on board.
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	3.3.	Electrical equipment and wiring in exhaust ventilation ducts Electrical equipment and wiring, if installed in an exhaust ventilation duct, shall be of a type approved for use in explosive petrol and air mixtures and the outlet from any exhaust duct shall be sited in a safe position, having regard to other possible sources of ignition.
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	3.4.	Other ignition sources Other equipment which may constitute a source of ignition of flammable vapours shall not be permitted.

4. Detection and alarm

	4.3.	Special category spaces
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	4.3.1.	An efficient patrol system shall be maintained in special category spaces. In any such space in which the patrol is not maintained by a continuous fire watch at all times during the voyage, there shall be provided a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of Regulation II-2/C/7, subparagraph 2.2. The fixed fire detection system shall be capable of rapidly detecting the onset of fire. The type and the spacing and location of detectors shall be determined taking into account the effects of ventilation and other relevant factors. After being installed, the system shall be tested under normal ventilation conditions and shall give an overall response time to the satisfaction of the Administration of the flag State.
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	4.3.2.	Manually operated call points shall be spaced so that no part of the space is more than 20 metres from a manually operated call point, and one shall be placed close to each exit from such spaces.

5. Structural protection

Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation II-2/C/9, subparagraph 2.2, in ships carrying more than 36 passengers, the boundary bulkheads and decks of special category and ro-ro cargo spaces shall be insulated to ‘A-60’ class standard. However, where an open deck space (as defined in Regulation II-2/C/9, subparagraph 2.2.3(5)), a sanitary or similar space (as defined in Regulation II-2/C/9, subparagraph.2.2.3(9)) or a tank, void or auxiliary machinery space having little or no fire risk (as defined in Regulation II-2/C/9, subparagraph 2.2.3(10)), is on one side of the division, the standard may be reduced to ‘A-0’. Where fuel oil tanks are below a special category or ro-ro cargo space, the integrity of the deck between such spaces may be reduced to ‘A-0’ standard.

6. Fire extinction

	6.1.	Fixed fire-extinguishing system
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	6.1.1.	Ro-ro cargo spaces, which are not special category spaces and are capable of being sealed from a location outside of the cargo spaces, shall be fitted with one of the following fixed fire-extinguishing systems: .1 a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system complying with the provisions of the Fire Safety Systems Code; .2 a fixed high-expansion foam fire-extinguishing system complying with the provisions of the Fire Safety Systems Code; or .3 a fixed water-based fire-fighting system complying with the provisions of paragraph 7.2.4 of the Fire Safety Systems Code and paragraphs 6.1.2.1 to 6.1.2.4.
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	6.1.2.	Ro-ro cargo spaces not capable of being sealed and special category spaces shall be fitted with an approved fixed water-based fire-fighting system complying with the provisions of paragraph 7.2.4 of the Fire Safety Systems Code which shall protect all parts of any deck and vehicle platform in such space. Such a water-based fire-fighting systems shall have: .1 a pressure gauge on the valve manifold; .2 clear marking on each manifold valve indicating the spaces served; .3 instructions for maintenance and operation located in the valve room; and .4 a sufficient number of drainage valves.
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	6.1.3.	The Administration of the flag State may permit the use of any other fixed fire-extinguishing system that has been shown, by full-scale test in conditions simulating a flowing petrol fire in a special category or ro-ro cargo space, to be not less effective in controlling fires likely to occur in such a space. Such fixed pressure water-spraying system or other equivalent fire-extinguishing system shall comply with the provisions of IMO Resolution A.123(V) and the IMO MSC.1/Circ.1430 ‘Revised guidelines for the design and approval of fixed water-based fire-fighting systems for ro-ro spaces and special category spaces’ shall be taken into consideration.
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	6.1.4.	In view of the serious loss of stability which could arise due to large quantities of water accumulating on the deck or decks consequent on the operation of the fixed pressure water-spraying system, the following arrangements shall be provided: 1.1. In special category and ro-ro cargo spaces above the bulkhead deck, scuppers shall be fitted so as to ensure that such water is rapidly discharged directly overboard, taking into account the guidelines of IMO MSC.1/Circ.1320 ‘Drainage of fire-fighting water from enclosed vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces for passenger and cargo ships’, as amended 22. .1.2.1 Discharge valves for scuppers, fitted with positive means of closing operable from a position above the bulkhead deck in accordance with the requirements of the International Convention on Load Lines in force, shall be kept open while the ships are at sea. .1.2.2 Any operation of the valves referred to in subparagraph 6.1.4.1.2.1 shall be recorded in the logbook. 1.3. In special category and ro-ro cargo spaces below the bulkhead deck, the Administration of the flag State may require pumping and drainage facilities to be provided additional to the requirements of Regulation II-1/C/35-1. In such case, the drainage system shall be sized to remove not less than 125 % of the combined capacity of both the water spraying system pumps and the required number of fire hose nozzles, taking into account the guidelines of IMO MSC.1/Circ.1320 ‘Drainage of fire-fighting water from enclosed vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces for passenger and cargo ships’, as amended. The drainage system valves shall be operable from outside the protected space at a position in the vicinity of the extinguishing system controls. Bilge wells shall be of sufficient holding capacity and shall be arranged at the side shell of the ship at a distance from each other of not more than 40 metres in each watertight compartment.
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	6.1.5.	For ro-ro cargo spaces and special category spaces, where fixed pressure water-spraying systems are fitted, means shall be provided to prevent the blockage of drainage arrangements, taking into account the guidelines of IMO MSC.1/Circ.1320 ‘Drainage of fire-fighting water from enclosed vehicle and ro-ro spaces and special category spaces for passenger and cargo ships’, as amended.
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	6.2.	Portable fire-extinguishing equipment
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	6.2.1.	Portable extinguishers shall be provided at each deck level in each hold or compartment where vehicles are carried, spaced not more than 20 metres apart on both sides of the space. At least one portable fire extinguisher shall be located at each access to such space.
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	6.2.2.	In addition, the following fire extinguishing appliances shall be provided in special category and ro-ro cargo spaces: .1 at least three water-fog applicators; and .2 one portable foam applicator unit complying with the provisions of the Fire Safety Systems Code, provided that at least two such units are available in the ship for use in such space.

CHAPTER III

LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES

Regulation III/1: Definitions (R 3)

	.1	For the purpose of this chapter, unless expressly provided otherwise, the definitions of SOLAS 1974 Regulation III/3, as amended, shall apply.

Regulation III/2: Communication, survival craft and rescue boats, personal life-saving appliances (R 6

+ 7 + 18 + 21 + 22)

	.1	Every ship shall carry at least the radio life-saving appliances, radar transponders, personal life-saving appliances, survival craft and rescue boats, distress flares, line-throwing appliances specified in the following table and relative notes, on the basis of the ship’s class.
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	.2	All above appliances, including their launching appliances where applicable, shall comply with the Regulations of Chapter III of the Annex to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and the LSA Code, as amended, unless expressly provided otherwise in the following paragraphs. Unless expressly provided otherwise, existing equipment shall at least comply with the provisions that were in force at the time of installation of the equipment.
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	3.	Furthermore every ships shall carry for each life boat on the ship at least three immersion suits, (and) in addition thermal protective aid for every person to be accommodated in the life boat and not provided with an immersion suit. These immersion suits and thermal protective aids need not to be carried: .1 for persons to be accommodated in totally or partially enclosed life boats; or .2 if the ship is constantly engaged on voyages in warm climates where in the opinion of the Administration they are unnecessary, having regard to the recommendations in IMO MSC/Circ.1046.
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	.5	An immersion suit, complying with the requirements of section 2.3 of the LSA Code or an anti-exposure suit complying with section 2.4 of the LSA Code, of an appropriate size, shall be provided for every person assigned to crew rescue boats or assigned to the marine evacuation party. If the ship is constantly engaged in warm climates where in the opinion of the Administration thermal protections are unnecessary this protective clothing need not to be carried, having regard to the recommendations in IMO MSC/Circ.1046.
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	.6	Ships not carrying a lifeboat or a rescue boat shall for rescue purposes be provided with at least one immersion suit. However if the ship is constantly engaged in warm climates where to the opinion of the Administration thermal protection is unnecessary, this protective clothing need not be carried, having regard to the recommendations in IMO MSC/Circ.1046. Ship’s class: B C D Number of persons (N) Number of passengers (P) > 250 ≤ 250 > 250 ≤ 250 > 250 ≤ 250 Survival craft capacity23 24 25 [^ntr23-L_2020083EN.01001302-E0024]: 1,25 N 1,25 N 1,25 N 1,25 N 1,25 N 1,25 N — Rescue boats26 27 1 1 1 1 1 1 Lifebuoys28 8 8 8 4 8 4 Life jackets30 31 34 35 1,05 N 1,05 N 1,05 N 1,05 N 1,05 N 1,05 N Child life jackets31 35 0,10 P 0,10P 0,10P 0,10P 0,10P 0,10P Infant life jackets32 35 0,025P 0,025P 0,025P 0,025P 0,025P 0,025P Distress flares29 12 12 12 12 6 6 Line-throwing appliances 1 1 1 1 — — Radar transponders 1 1 1 1 1 1 Two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus 3 3 3 3 3 2

Regulation III/3: Emergency alarm system, public address system, assembly list and emergency instructions, radio communication personnel, operating instructions, training manual and instructions for maintenance (R 6

+ 8 + 9 + 19 + 20)

Every ship shall be provided with:

.1   A general emergency alarm system (R

6.4.2 + 6.4.3)

It must comply with the requirements of paragraph 7.2.1.1 of the LSA Code and be suitable for summoning passengers and crews to assembly stations and to initiate the actions included in the assembly list.

The general emergency alarm systems shall be audible throughout all the accommodation, normal crew working spaces and on all open decks and minimum sound pressure levels for the emergency alarm tone shall be in accordance with paragraphs 7.2.1.2 and 7.2.1.3 of the LSA Code.

.2   A public address system (R

6.5)

	2.1.	In addition to the requirements of Regulation II-2/D/12, paragraph 3 and of paragraph.1, all passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers shall be fitted with a public address system.
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	2.2.	The public address system shall be a loudspeaker installation enabling the broadcast of messages into all spaces where crew members or passengers, or both, are normally present, and to assembly stations. It shall allow for the broadcast of messages from the navigation bridge and such other places on board the ship as the Administration of the flag State deems necessary. It shall be installed with regard to acoustically marginal conditions and not require any action from the addressee.
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	2.3.	The public address system shall be protected against unauthorised use and be clearly audible above the ambient noise in all spaces, prescribed by paragraph.2.2, and shall be provided with an override function controlled from one location on the navigation bridge and such other places on board as the Administration of the flag State deems necessary, so that all emergency messages will be broadcast if any loudspeaker in the spaces concerned has been switched off, its volume has been turned down or the public address system is used for other purposes. The minimum sound pressure levels for broadcasting emergency announcements shall be in accordance with paragraph 7.2.2.2 of the LSA Code.
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	2.4.1.	The public address system shall have at least two loops which shall be sufficiently separated throughout their length and have two separate and independent amplifiers.
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	2.4.2.	The public address system and its performance standards shall be approved by the Administration of the flag State having regard to the recommendations in IMO MSC/Circ.808.
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	2.5.	The public address system shall be connected to the emergency source of electrical power.

.3   Assembly list and emergency instructions (R 8)

Clear instructions to be followed in the event of an emergency shall be provided for every person on board, in accordance with SOLAS Regulation III/8.

Assembly lists and emergency instructions complying with the requirements of SOLAS Regulation III/37 shall be exhibited in conspicuous places throughout the ship including the navigating bridge, engine room and crew accommodation spaces.

Illustrations and instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins and be conspicuously displayed at assembly stations and other passenger spaces to inform passengers of:

• (i) their assembly station;

• (ii) the essential actions they must take in an emergency;

• (iii) the method of donning life jackets.

.3 a   Radio communication personnel

• .1 In accordance with the provisions in SOLAS Regulation IV/16, every ship shall carry personnel qualified for distress and safety radiocommunication purposes to the satisfaction of the Administration. The personnel shall be holders of certificates specified in the Radio Regulations as appropriate, any one of whom shall be designated to have primary responsibility for radiocommunications during distress incidents, which shall be reflected in the emergency instructions.

• .2 In class B and C ships, at least one person qualified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be assigned to perform only radiocommunication duties during distress incidents, which shall be reflected in the emergency instructions.

.4   Operating instructions (R 9)

Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls and shall:

• (i) illustrate the purpose of controls and the procedures for operating the appliance and give relevant instructions or warnings;

• (ii) be easily seen under emergency lighting conditions;

• (iii) use symbols in accordance with IMO Resolution A.760(18) as amended.

.5   Training manual

A training manual complying with the requirements of SOLAS Regulation III/35 shall be provided in each crew messroom and recreation room or in each crew cabin.

.6   Instructions for maintenance (R

20.3)

Instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances or a shipboard planned maintenance programmes which includes the maintenance of life-saving appliances, shall be provided on board and maintenance shall be carried out accordingly. The instructions shall be in compliance with the requirements of SOLAS Regulation III/36.

Regulation III/4: Manning of survival craft and supervision (R 10)

	.1	There shall be a sufficient number of trained persons on board for assembling and assisting untrained persons.
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	.2	There shall be a sufficient number of crew members on board for operating the survival craft and launching arrangements required for abandonment of the total number of persons on board.
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	.3	An officer or certified person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used. However, a crew member practised in the handling and operation of life-rafts, may be placed in charge of each life-raft or group of life-rafts. Every rescue boat and motorised survival craft shall have a person assigned who is capable of operating the engine and carrying out minor adjustments.
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	.4	The master shall ensure the equitable distribution of persons referred to in paragraphs.1,.2 and.3 among the ship’s survival craft.

Regulation III/5: Survival craft assembly and embarkation arrangements (R 11

+ 23 + 25)

	.1	Survival craft for which approved launching appliances are required shall be stowed as close to accommodation and service spaces as possible.
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	.2	Assembly stations shall be provided close to the embarkation stations and shall be readily accessible from accommodation and work areas and have ample room for marshalling and instruction of the passengers. Clear deck space of at least 0.35 m2 per person shall be provided.
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	.3	Assembly and embarkation stations, alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the assembly and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated. Such lighting shall be capable of being supplied by the emergency source of electrical power required by Regulations II-1/D/42 and II-1/D/42-1. In addition to and as part of the markings required under Regulation II-2/D/13, subparagraph 3.2.5.1, routes to assembly stations shall be indicated with the assembly station symbol, intended for that purpose, in accordance with IMO Resolution A.760(18) as amended.
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	.4	Lifeboats shall be capable of being boarded either directly from the stowed position or from an embarkation deck, but not both.
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	.5	Davit-launched life-rafts shall be capable of being boarded from a position immediately adjacent to the stowed position or from a position the life-raft is transferred to prior to launching.
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	.6	Where necessary, means shall be provided for bringing the davit-launched survival craft against the ship’s side and holding them alongside so that persons can safely embark.
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	.7	If a survival craft launching arrangement does not allow embarkation into the survival craft before it is on the water and the height from the embarkation station to the water is more than 4,5 metres above the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition, an approved type of MES (Marine Evacuation System) complying with section 6.2 of the LSA Code shall be installed. On ships fitted with a marine evacuation system, communication between the embarkation station and the platform of the survival craft shall be ensured.
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	.8	There shall be at least one embarkation ladder, complying with the requirements of paragraph 6.1.6 of the LSA Code on each side of the ship; the Administration of the flag State may exempt a ship from this requirement provided that, in all undamaged and prescribed damage conditions of trim and heel, the freeboard between the intended embarkation position and the waterline is not more than 1,5 metres.

Regulation III/5-1: Requirements for ro-ro passenger ships (R 26);

.1   Life-rafts

• .2 The ro-ro passenger ship’s life-rafts shall be served by marine evacuation systems complying with section 6.2 of the LSA Code or launching appliances complying with paragraph 6.1.5 of the LSA Code equally distributed on each side of the ship.

Communication between the embarkation station and the platform shall be ensured.

• .3 Every life-raft on ro-ro passenger ships shall be provided with float free stowage arrangements complying with the requirements of SOLAS Regulation III/13.4.2.

• .4 Every life-raft on ro-ro passenger ships shall be of a type fitted with a boarding ramp complying with the requirements of paragraph 4.2.4.1 or 4.3.4.1 of the LSA Code as appropriate.

• .5 Every life-raft on ro-ro passenger ships shall either be automatically self-righting or be a canopied reversible life-raft which is stable in a seaway and is capable of operating safely whichever way up it is floating. Open reversible life-rafts may be permitted if the administration of the flag State considers this appropriate in view of the sheltered nature of the voyage and the favourable climatic conditions of the area and period of operation, and provided that such life-rafts entirely comply with the requirements of Annex 11 of the 2000 High Speed Craft Code.

Alternatively, the ship shall/can carry automatically self-righting liferafts or canopied reversible life-rafts in addition to its normal complement of life-rafts, of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate at least 50 % of the persons not accommodated in lifeboats. This additional life-raft capacity shall be determined on the basis of the difference between the total number of persons on board and the number of persons accommodated in lifeboats. Every such life-raft shall be approved by the administration of the flag State having regard to the recommendations in IMO MSC/Circ.809.

.2   Transponders

• .1 Liferafts carried on class B ro-ro passenger ships shall be fitted with a radar transponder in the ratio of one transponder for every four liferafts. The transponder shall be mounted inside the liferaft so its antenna is more than 1 metre above the sea level when the liferaft is deployed, except that for canopied reversible liferafts the transponder shall be so arranged as to be readily accessed and erected by survivors. Each transponder shall be arranged to be manually erected when the liferaft is deployed. Containers of liferafts fitted with transponders shall be clearly marked.

.3   Fast rescue boats

• .1 The rescue boat, if such a boat is required to be carried, on a ro-ro passenger ship shall be a fast rescue boat approved by the administration of the flag State having regard to the recommendations in IMO MSC/Circ.809, as amended.

• .2 The fast rescue boat shall be served by a suitable launching appliance approved by the administration of the flag State. When approving such appliances, the administration of the flag State shall take into account that the fast rescue boat is intended to be launched and retrieved even under severe adverse weather conditions, and also have regard to the recommendations adopted by the IMO.

• .3 At least two crews of the fast rescue boat shall be trained and drilled regularly having regard to section A-VI/2, table A-VI/2-2 ‘Specification of the minimum standard of competence in fast rescue boats’ of the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watch keeping (STCW) Code and the recommendations in IMO Resolution A.771(18), as amended. The training and drills shall include all aspects of rescue, handling, manoeuvring, operating these craft in various conditions, and righting them after capsize.

.4   Means of rescue

• .1 Each ro-ro passenger ship shall be equipped with efficient means for rapidly recovering survivors from the water and transferring survivors from rescue units or survival craft to the ship.

• .2 The means of transfer of survivors to the ship may be part of a marine evacuation system, or may be part of a system designed for rescue purposes.

These means shall be approved by the flag State having regard to the recommendations in IMO MSC/Circ.810, as amended.

• .3 If the slide of a marine evacuation system in intended to provide the means of transfer of survivors to the deck of the ship, the slide shall be equipped with hand lines or ladders to aid in climbing up the slide.

.5   Life jackets

• .1 Notwithstanding the requirements of Regulation III/2, a sufficient number of life jackets shall be stowed in the vicinity of the assembly stations so that passengers do not have to return to their cabins to collect their life jackets.

Regulation III/5-2: Helicopter landing and pick-up areas (R 28)

• .1 Ro-ro passenger ships shall be provided with a helicopter pick-up area approved by the Administration of the flag State having regard to the recommendations in IMO Resolution A.894(21), as amended.

• .2 Ro-ro passenger ships of 130 metres and upwards in length shall be fitted with a helicopter landing area approved by the Administration of the flag State having regard to the recommendations in the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual, adopted by IMO with Resolution A.894(21), as amended, and IMO MSC/Circ.895, Recommendations on helicopter landing areas on ro-ro passenger ships.

Regulation III/5-3: Decision support system for masters (R 29)

	.1	In all ships, a decision support system for emergency management shall be provided on the navigation bridge.
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	.2	The system shall, as a minimum, consist of a printed emergency plan or plans. All foreseeable emergency situations shall be identified in the emergency plan or plans, including but not limited to, the following main groups of emergencies: .1 fire; .2 damage to ship; .3 pollution; .4 unlawful acts threatening the safety of the ship and the security of its passengers and crew; .5 personnel accidents; .6 cargo-related accidents; and .7 emergency assistance to other ships.
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	.3	The emergency procedures established in the emergency plan or plans shall provide decision support to masters for handling any combination of emergency situations.
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	.4	The emergency plan or plans shall have a uniform structure and be easy to use. Where applicable, the actual loading condition as calculated for the ship’s voyage stability shall be used for damage control purposes.
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	.5	In addition to the printed emergency plan or plans, the Administration of the flag State may also accept the use of a computer-based decision-support system on the navigation bridge which provides all the information contained in the emergency plan or plans, procedures, check lists, etc., which is able to present a list of recommended actions to be carried out in foreseeable emergencies.

Regulation III/6: Launching stations (R 12)

Launching stations shall be in such positions as to ensure safe launching having particular regard to clearance from the propeller and steeply overhanging portions of the hull, and so that survival craft can be launched down the straight side of the ship. If positioned forward they shall be positioned abaft the collision bulkhead, in a sheltered position.

Regulation III/7: Stowage of survival craft (R 13

+ 24)

	.1	Each survival craft shall be stowed: a. so that neither the survival craft nor its stowage arrangements will interfere with other survival craft launching operations; b. as near to the water surface as is safe and practicable; a davit-launched survival craft in embarkation position shall stay clear of the waterline with the ship in the fully loaded condition under all conditions of trim of up to 10° and listed up to 20° either way, or to the angle at which the ship’s weatherdeck becomes submerged, whichever is less, and the height of the davit head shall, as far as practicable, not exceed 15 metres to the waterline when the ship is in its lightest seagoing condition; c. in a state of continuous readiness so that two crew members can prepare it for embarkation and launching within 5 minutes; d. as far forward of the propeller as is practicable; and e. fully equipped, as required by the relevant SOLAS Regulations, except that the life-rafts, as defined in note 1(a) or 1(b) to the table of Regulation III/2, may be exempted from some of the SOLAS requirements for equipment as mentioned in this note.
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	.2	Lifeboats shall be stowed attached to launching appliances and, on passenger ships of 80 metres in length and upwards, each lifeboat shall be so stowed that the after end of the lifeboat is not less than 1,5 times the length of the lifeboat forward of the propeller.
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	.3	Every life-raft shall be stowed: a. with its painter attached to the ship; b. with a float-free arrangement, complying with the requirements paragraph 4.1.6 of the LSA Code enabling the life-raft to float free and, if inflatable, to inflate automatically when the ship sinks. One float-free arrangement may be used for two or more life-rafts if the float-free arrangement is sufficient to comply with the requirements paragraph 4.1.6 of the LSA Code; c. so as to permit manual release from its securing arrangements.
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	.4	Davit-launched life-rafts shall be stowed within reach of the lifting hooks, unless some means of transfer is provided which is not rendered inoperable within the limits of trim of up to 10° and list up to 20° either way or by ship motion or power failure.
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	.5	Life-rafts intended for throw-overboard launching shall be so stowed as to be in a position providing easy side to side transfer at a single open deck level. If this stowing arrangement cannot be met, additional life-rafts shall be provided so that the total capacity available on each side will accommodate 75 % of the total number of persons on board.
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	.6	Life-rafts associated with a Marine Evacuation System (MES) shall: a. be stowed close to the container containing the MES; b. be capable of release from its stowage rack with arrangements which will enable it to be moored and inflated alongside the boarding platform; c. be capable of release as an independent survival craft; and d. be provided with retrieving lines to the boarding platform.

Regulation III/8: Stowage of rescue boats (R 14)

Rescue boats shall be stowed:

• .1 in a state of continuous readiness for launching in no more than 5 minutes and if the inflated type, in a fully inflated condition at all times;

• .2 in a position suitable for launching and recovery;

• .3 so that neither the rescue boat nor its stowage arrangements will interfere with the operation of any survival craft at any other launching station;

• .4 if it is also a lifeboat, in compliance with the requirements of Regulation III/7.

Regulation III/8a: Stowage of marine evacuation systems (R 15)

	1.	The shipside shall not have any openings between the embarkation station of the marine evacuation system and the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition and means shall be provided to protect the system from any projections.
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	2.	Marine evacuation systems shall be in such position as to ensure safe launching having particular regard to clearance from the propeller and steeply overhanging positions of the hull and so that, as far as practicable, the system can be launched down the straight side of the ship.
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	3.	Each marine evacuation system shall be stowed so that neither the passage nor the platform nor its stowage or operational arrangements will interfere with the operation of any other life-saving appliance at any other launching station.
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	4.	Where appropriate, the ship shall be so arranged that the marine evacuation systems in their stowed positions are protected from damage by heavy seas.

Regulation III/9: Survival craft launching and recovering arrangements (R 16)

	.1	Launching appliances complying with the requirements of section 6.1 of the LSA Code shall be provided for all survival craft except where, subject to survival craft and rescue boat embarkation arrangements being effective within the environmental conditions in which the ship is likely to operate and in all undamaged and prescribed damage conditions of trim and heel, the freeboard between the intended embarkation position and the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition is not more than 4,5 metres. In that case, the Administration of the flag State may accept a system where persons board life-rafts directly.
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	.2	Each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat. In addition there shall be provision for hanging-off the lifeboat to free the release gear for maintenance.
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	.3	Launching and recovering arrangements shall be such that the appliance operator on the ship is able to observe the survival craft at all times during launching and for lifeboats during recovery.
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	.4	Only one type of release mechanism shall be used for similar survival craft carried on board the ship.
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	.5	Falls, where used, shall be long enough for survival craft to reach the water with the ship in its lightest seagoing condition, under all conditions of trim of up to 10° and list of up to 20° either way.
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	.6	Preparation and handling of survival craft at any one launching station shall not interfere with the prompt preparation and handling of any other survival craft or rescue boat at any other station.
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	.7	Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on survival craft during abandonment.
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	.8	During preparation and launching, the survival craft, its launching appliance, and the area of water into which it is to be launched shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power required by Regulations II-1/D/42 and II-1/D/42-1.

Regulation III/10: Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements (R 17)

	.1	The rescue boat embarkation and launching arrangements shall be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in the shortest possible time.
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	.2	The rescue boat shall be capable of being boarded and launched directly from the stowed position with the number of persons assigned to crew the rescue boat on board.
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	.3	If the rescue boat is included in the capacity of the survival craft and the other lifeboats are boarded from the embarkation deck, the rescue boat shall, in addition to paragraph.2, also be capable of being boarded from the embarkation deck.
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	.4	Launching arrangements shall comply with the requirements of Regulation III/9. However all rescue boats shall be capable of being launched, where necessary utilising painters, with the ship making headway at speeds up to 5 knots in calm water.
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	.5	Recovery time of the rescue boat shall be not more than 5 minutes in moderate sea conditions when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment. If the rescue boat is included in the capacity of the survival craft, this recovery time shall be possible when loaded with its survival craft equipment and the approved rescue boat complement of at least 6 persons.
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	.6	Rescue boat embarkation and recovery arrangements shall allow for safe and efficient handling of a stretcher case. Foul weather recovery strops shall be provided for safety if heavy fall blocks constitute a danger.

Regulation III/10a: Recovery of persons from the water

	.1	All ships shall have ship-specific plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water, taking into account the guidelines developed by the IMO (*). The plans and procedures shall identify the equipment intended to be used for recovery purposes and measures to be taken to minimize the risk to shipboard personnel involved in recovery operations.
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	.2	Ro-Ro passenger ships which comply with Regulation III/5-1, paragraph 4 shall be deemed to comply with this Regulation III/10a. (*) Guidelines for the development of plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water (MSC.1/Circ.1447).

Regulation III/11: Emergency instructions (R 19)

	.1	On a ship engaged on a voyage where passengers are scheduled to be on board for more than 24 h, musters of newly-embarked passengers shall take place prior to or immediately upon departure. Passengers shall be instructed in the use of the lifejackets and the action to take in an emergency.
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	.2	Whenever new passengers embark, a passenger safety briefing shall be given immediately before or after departure. This briefing shall at least include the instructions required by Regulation III/3, paragraph 3. It shall be made by means of an announcement in one or more languages likely to be understood by the passengers. The announcement shall be made on the ship’s public address system or by other suitable means likely to be heard at least by the passengers who have not yet heard it during the voyage.

Regulation III/12: Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections (R 20)

	.1	Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use.
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	.2	Maintenance and inspections of life-saving appliances shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of SOLAS Regulation III/20.

Regulation III/13: Abandon ship training and drills (R 19

+ R 30)

	.1	Every crew member with assigned emergency duties shall be familiar with these duties before the voyage begins.
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	.2	An abandon ship drill and fire drill shall take place weekly. Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month. The drills of the crew shall take place before departure of the ship if more than 25 % of the crew have not participated in abandon ship and fire drills on board that particular ship in the previous month. When a ship enters into service for the first time, after modification of a major character or when a new crew is engaged, the above mentioned drills shall be held before sailing.
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	.3	Each abandon ship drill shall include the actions required in SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.4.1, having regard to the guidelines in IMO MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1 ‘Measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats, as amended.
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	.4	Lifeboats and rescue boats shall be lowered at successive drills in accordance with the provision of SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.4.2, 3.4.3, and 3.4.6. The Administration of the flag State may allow ships not to launch the lifeboats on one side if their berthing arrangements in port and their trading patterns do not permit launching of lifeboats on that side. However, all such lifeboats shall be lowered at least once every 3 months and launched at least annually. If lifeboat and rescue boat launching drills are carried out with the ship making headway, such drills shall, because of the dangers involved, be practised in sheltered waters only and under the supervision of an officer experienced in such drills.
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	.5	If a ship is fitted with marine evacuation systems, drills shall include the actions required in SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.4.8.
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	.6	Emergency lighting for assembling and abandonment shall be tested at each abandon ship drill.
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	.7	Fire drills shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.5.
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	.8	On-board training and instructions shall be given to crew members in accordance with the provisions of SOLAS Regulation III/19.4.
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	.9	Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue responsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space entry and rescue drill to be held on board of the ship with an interval to be established by the Administration, but not less than once a year: .1 Enclosed space entry and rescue drills should be planned and conducted in a safe manner, taking into account, as appropriate, the guidance provided in the ‘Revised Recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships’, adopted by the IMO by resolution A.1050(27). .2 Each enclosed space entry and rescue drill shall include: .1 checking and use of personal protective equipment required for entry; .2 checking and use of communication equipment and procedures; .3 checking and use of instruments for measuring the atmosphere in enclosed spaces; .4 checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures; and .5 instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques.
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	.10	Damage control drills shall be conducted as required in SOLAS II-1/19-1 with an interval to be established by the Administration, but not less than once a year.

Regulation III/14: Records (R

19.5)

	.1	The date when musters are held, details of abandon ship drills and fire drills, enclosed space entry and rescue drills, drills of other life-saving appliances and on board training shall be recorded in such log-book as may be prescribed by the Administration. If a full muster, drill or training session is not held at the appointed time, an entry shall be made in the log-book stating the circumstances and the extent of the muster, drill or training session held.

CHAPTER IV

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

Regulation IV/1: Radio Communication equipment

	1.	Class D ships shall at least be provided with:
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	1.1.	A VHF radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving;
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	1.1.1.	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
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	1.1.2.	Radiotelephony on the frequencies 156.300 MHz (channel 6), 156.650 MHz (channel 13) and 156.800 MHz (channel 16);
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	1.2.	The VHF radio installation shall also be capable of transmitting and receiving general radio communications using radiotelephony.
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	1.3.	References are made to SOLAS 1974 Regulations IV/7.1.1 and IV/8.2.

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When justified by the sheltered nature of the voyages and/or the favourable climatic conditions of the area of operation, having regard to the recommendations in IMO MSC/Circ.1046, the Administration of the flag State may accept, if this is not rejected by the port Member State:

• (a) open reversible inflatable life-rafts not complying with the section 4.2 or 4.3 of the LSA Code provided that such life-rafts entirely comply with the requirements in Annex 10 of 1994 High Speed Craft Code and for ships constructed on or after 1 January 2012, Annex 11 of the 2000 High Speed Craft Code;

• (b) life-rafts not complying with the requirements of paragraphs 4.2.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2.2 of the LSA Code on the insulation against cold of the floor of the life-raft.

Survival craft for existing B, C and D ships shall comply with the relevant Regulations of SOLAS 74 for existing ships as amended on 17 March 1998. Ro-ro passenger ships shall comply with the requirements in Regulation III/5-1 as applicable.

A marine evacuation system or systems complying with section 6.2 of the LSA Code may be substituted for the equivalent capacity of life-rafts required by the table, including its launching appliances where applicable.

If a rescue boat complies with the requirements of section 4.5 or 4.6 of the LSA Code, it may be included in the capacity of the survival craft specified in the table above.

A lifeboat may be accepted as a rescue boat provided that it and its launching and recovery arrangements also comply with the requirements of a rescue boat.

At least one of the rescue boats, if such a boat is required to be carried, on ro-ro passenger ships shall be a fast rescue boat complying with the requirements of Regulation III/5-1, paragraph.3.

When the Administration of the flag State considers that the installation, of a rescue boat or a fast rescue boat, on board of a ship is physically impossible, such ship may be exempted from carrying a rescue boat, provided the ship meets all of the following requirements:

• (a) the ship is arranged to allow a helpless person to be recovered from the water;

• (b) recovery of the helpless person can be observed from the navigating bridge; and

• (c) the ship is sufficiently manoeuvrable to close and recover persons in the worst intended conditions.

Two lifebuoys shall be equipped with a self-activating smoke signal and a self-activating light; they shall be capable of quick release from the navigation bridge. The remainder of the lifebuoys shall be equipped with self-igniting lights, in compliance with the provisions of paragraph 2.1.2 of the LSA Code.

Not later than the first periodical survey after 1 January 2012 all passenger ships shall comply with the provisions in footnote 12 and 13.

When justified by the sheltered nature of the voyages and/or the favourable climatic conditions of the area of operation, having regard to the recommendations in IMO MSC/Circ.1046, the Administration of the flag State may accept, if this is not rejected by the port Member State:

• (a) open reversible inflatable life-rafts not complying with the section 4.2 or 4.3 of the LSA Code provided that such life-rafts entirely comply with the requirements in Annex 11 of the 2000 High Speed Craft Code;

• (b) life-rafts not complying with the requirements of paragraphs 4.2.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2.2 of the LSA Code on the insulation against cold of the floor of the life-raft.

Ro-ro passenger ships shall comply with the requirements in Regulation III/5-1 as applicable.

A marine evacuation system or systems complying with section 6.2 of the LSA Code may be substituted for the equivalent capacity of life-rafts required by the table, including its launching appliances where applicable.

In the event of any one survival craft being lost or rendered unserviceable, the remaining survival craft shall accommodate the total number of persons (N) the ship is certified to carry.

If a rescue boat complies with the requirements of section 4.5 or 4.6 of the LSA Code, it may be included in the capacity of the survival craft specified in the table above.

A lifeboat may be accepted as a rescue boat provided that it and its launching and recovery arrangements also comply with the requirements of a rescue boat.

At least one of the rescue boats, if such a boat is required to be carried, on ro-ro passenger ships shall be a fast rescue boat complying with the requirements of Regulation III/5-1, paragraph 3.

A ship may be exempted from carrying a rescue boat and from the provision in footnote 4, provided the ship meets all of the following requirements:

• (a) the ship carries less than 250 passengers and the Administration of the flag State considers that the installation on board, of a rescue boat or a fast rescue boat, is physically impossible;

• (b) the ship is restricted to operate within class C & D areas where it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Administration of the flag State that there is a high probability that in the event of an evacuation at any point of the route, all passengers and crew can be rescued safely within the least of:

• — the time to prevent persons in survival craft from exposure causing hypothermia in the worst intended conditions,

• — the time appropriate with respect to environmental conditions and geographical features of the route,

• — two hours;

• (c) one survival craft radar transponder is assigned to each life-raft;

• (d) the ship is arranged to allow a helpless person to be recovered from the water;

• (e) recovery of the helpless person can be observed from the navigating bridge; and

• (f) the ship is sufficiently manoeuvrable to close and recover persons in the worst intended conditions.

Two lifebuoys shall be equipped with a self-activating smoke signal and a self-activating light; they shall be capable of quick release from the navigation bridge. The remainder of the lifebuoys shall be equipped with self-igniting lights, in compliance with the provisions of paragraph 2.1.2 of the LSA Code.

ANNEX II

FORM OF PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE

PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE

(This Certificate shall be supplemented by a Record of Equipment⁽¹⁾)

(Official seal) (State) Issued under the provisions of the … (Name of the relevant measure(s) introduced by the Flag State) and confirming compliance of the vessel hereafter with Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety rules and standards for passenger ships under the authority of the Government of … (Full official designation of the Flag State) by … (Full official designation of the competent authority or organisation recognised under Directive 2009/15/EC) Particulars of ship Name of ship: Port of registry: Distinctive number or letters: IMO number(2): Length Number of passengers: Gross tonnage: Date on which the keel was laid or the ship was at a similar stage of construction: Date of initial survey: Sea Areas in which the ship is certified to operate (SOLAS Regulation IV/2) A1/A2/A3/A4(3) Class of ship in accordance with the sea area in which the ship is certified to operate, subject to following restrictions or additional requirements(4): A/B/C/D(3) (1) Class A ships holding a valid SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety Certificate may be waived from this supplement. (2) IMO ship identification number in accordance with resolution A.1078(28), if any. (3) Delete as appropriate. (4) Record any restriction applicable by reason of either the route, area of operation or restricted period of operation or any additional requirement due to specific local circumstances as per Article 9(1) of Directive 2009/45/EC.

Initial(1)/Periodical(1) survey This is to certify, 1. that the ship has been surveyed in accordance with Article 12 of Directive 2009/45/EC, 2. that the survey showed that the ship fully complies with the requirements of Directive 2009/45/EC, and 3. that the ship is, under the authority conferred by Articles 9(2) and (3) of Directive 2009/45/EC, exempted from and/or granted equivalency to the following requirements of the directive: … … Conditions on which the exemption and/or equivalency are granted: … … … 4. that the ship complies with Part G of Chapter II-1 using … as fuel/N.A.1 5. that the following subdivision load lines have been assigned: Subdivision load lines assigned and marked on the ship’s sides amidships (SOLAS II-1/18)(2) Freeboard (in mm) Remarks with regard to alternative service conditions P.1 P.2 P.3 This certificate is valid until … in accordance with Article 13.2 of Directive 2009/45/EC. (Date of the next periodical survey) Place … Date … … (Signature and/or seal of issuing authority) If signed the following paragraph to be added: The undersigned declares that he is duly authorised by the said Flag State to issue this Passenger Ship Safety Certificate. … (Signature) (1) Delete as appropriate. (2) For ships built in accordance with the requirements of Annex I, Section 1, Chapter II-1, Part B-2, the applicable subdivision load line notations ‘C1, C2 and C3” should be used (regulation II-1/B/11). The Arabic numerals following the letter ‘C’ may be replaced by Roman numerals or letters if the Administration of the Flag State consider this necessary to distinguish them from the international subdivision load line notation.

Endorsement to extend the validity of the certificate one month in accordance with Article 13.2 This certificate shall, in accordance with Article 13.2 of Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, be accepted bis zum … as valid until Place … Date … … (Signature and/or seal of issuing authority)

RECORD OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE

This Record shall be permanently attached to the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate

RECORD OF EQUIPMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIRECTIVE 2009/45/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

1 Particulars of ship

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

2 Details of life-saving appliances