Council Directive 98/18/EC of 17 March 1998 on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (repealed)

EU Directive 1998/18 · Adopted 17 March 1998 · Extends to United Kingdom

Contents

1. 1Purpose Repealed
2. 2Definitions Repealed
3. 3Scope Repealed
4. 4Classes of passenger ships Repealed
5. 5Application Repealed
6. 6Safety requirements Repealed
7. 6aStability requirements and phasing-out of ro-ro passenger ships Repealed
8. 6bSafety requirements for persons with reduced mobility Repealed
9. 7Additional safety requirements, equivalents, exemptions and safeguard measures Repealed
10. 8Adaptations Repealed
11. 9Committee Repealed
12. 10Surveys Repealed
13. 11Certificates Repealed
14. 12Solas Convention Regulations Repealed
15. 13Penalties Repealed
16. 14Implementation Repealed
17. 15Entry into force Repealed
18. 16Addressees Repealed
19. Annex I: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW AND EXISTING PASSENGER SHIPS ENGAGED ON DOMESTIC VOYAGES Repealed
20. Chapter I Repealed
21. GENERAL PROVISIONS Repealed
22. Chapter II-1 Repealed
23. CONSTRUCTION — SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY, MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS Repealed
24. Repealed
25. GENERAL Repealed
26. Definitions relating to Part B (R 2) Repealed
27. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
28. Definitions relating to Parts C, D, and E (R 3) Repealed
29. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
30. Repealed
31. INTACT STABILITY, SUBDIVISION AND DAMAGE STABILITY Repealed
32. Intact stability Resolution A.749 (18) Repealed
33. NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE: Repealed
34. EXISTING CLASS A AND B SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE: Repealed
35. (a)The area under the curve of righting lever (GZ curve) shall not be less than: Repealed
36. (b)Division (b) Repealed
37. (c)Division (c) Repealed
38. (d)Division (d) Repealed
39. Watertight subdivision Repealed
40. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
41. Floodable length (R 4) Repealed
42. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
43. .1Division .1 Repealed
44. .2Division .2 Repealed
45. .3Division .3 Repealed
46. Permissible length of compartments (R 6) Repealed
47. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
48. Permeability (R 5) Repealed
49. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
50. 6Subdivision factor Repealed
51. FOR NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS: Repealed
52. FOR EXISTING CLASS B NON RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS: 1,0 Repealed
53. Special requirements concerning ship subdivision (R 7) Repealed
54. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
55. .1Where in a portion or portions of a ship the watertight bulkheads are carried to a higher deck than in the remainder of the ship and it is desired to take advantage of this higher extension of the bulkheads in calculating the floodable length, separate margin lines may be used for each such portion of the ship provided that: Repealed
56. .2Division .2 Repealed
57. .3Division .3 Repealed
58. .4Division .4 Repealed
59. .5Where a main transverse watertight compartment contains local subdivision and the Administration of the flag State is satisfied that, after any assumed side damage extending over a length of 3,0 metres plus 3 % of the length of the ship or 11 metres, or 10 % of the length of the ship whichever is the less, the whole volume of the main compartment will not be flooded, a proportionate allowance may be made in the permissible length otherwise required for such compartment. In such a case the volume of the effective buoyancy assumed on the undamaged side shall not be greater than that assumed on the damaged side. Repealed
60. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
61. .6A main transverse bulkhead may be stepped provided that it meets one of the following conditions: Repealed
62. .7Division .7 Repealed
63. .8Division .8 Repealed
64. .9Division .9 Repealed
65. Stability in damaged conditions (R 8) Repealed
66. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
67. .1.1Division .1.1 Repealed
68. .1.2Division .1.2 Repealed
69. .1.3Division .1.3 Repealed
70. .2.1Division .2.1 Repealed
71. .2.2Division .2.2 Repealed
72. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B NON RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 29 APRIL 1990: Repealed
73. .2.3The stability required in the final condition after damage, and after equalisation where provided, shall be determined as follows: Repealed
74. .2.4Division .2.4 Repealed
75. .2.5Division .2.5 Repealed
76. .2.6Division .2.6 Repealed
77. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
78. .3For the purpose of making damaged stability calculations the volume and surface permeabilities shall be as follows: Repealed
79. .4Assumed extent of damage shall be as follows: Repealed
80. .5Division .5 Repealed
81. .6The final conditions of the ship after damage and, in the case of unsymmetrical flooding, after equalisation measures have been taken shall be as follows: Repealed
82. .7Division .7 Repealed
83. .8Division .8 Repealed
84. .9Division .9 Repealed
85. .10Division .10 Repealed
86. .11Division .11 Repealed
87. .12Division .12 Repealed
88. Stability of ro-ro passenger ships in damaged conditions (R 8-1) Repealed
89. EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS: Repealed
90. .1Existing class B ro-ro passenger ships shall comply with regulation 8, notlater than the date of the first periodical survey after the date of complianceprescribed below, according to the value of A/Amax as defined inthe Annex of the Calculation Procedure to Assess the Survivability Characteristicsof Existing Ro-Ro Passenger Ships When Using a Simplified Method Based Upon Resolution A.265 (VIII), developed by the MaritimeSafety Committee at its 59thsession in June 1991 (MSC/Circ. 574): Repealed
91. Special requirements for ro-ro passenger ships carrying 400 persons or more (R 8-2) Repealed
92. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS: Repealed
93. Special requirements for passenger ships, other than ro-ro passenger ships, carrying 400 persons or more Repealed
94. CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003, OTHER THAN RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS. Repealed
95. Peak and machinery space bulkheads (R 10) Repealed
96. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
97. .1Division .1 Repealed
98. .2Where any part of the ship below the waterline extends forward of the forward perpendicular, e. g. a bulbous bow, the distances stipulated in paragraph 1 shall be measured from a point either: Repealed
99. .3Division .3 Repealed
100. .4The extension required in paragraph 3 need not be fitted directly above the bulkhead below provided all parts of the extension are not located forward of the forward limit specified in paragraph 1 or in paragraph 2. Repealed
101. .5Division .5 Repealed
102. .6Division .6 Repealed
103. .7Division .7 Repealed
104. .8Division .8 Repealed
105. Double bottoms (R 12) Repealed
106. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS, AND NEW SHIPS CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003 WITH A LENGTH OF 24 METRES AND ABOVE. Repealed
107. .1In new class B, C and D and existing class B ships, and new ships constructed on or after 1 January 2003 with a length of 24 metres and above, a double bottom shall be fitted extending from the forepeak bulkhead to the afterpeak bulkhead as far as this is practicable and compatible with the design and proper working of the ship. Repealed
108. .2Division .2 Repealed
109. .3Division .3 Repealed
110. .4Division .4 Repealed
111. .5Division .5 Repealed
112. Assigning, marking and recording of subdivision load lines (R 13) Repealed
113. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
114. .1Division .1 Repealed
115. .2The subdivision load lines assigned and marked shall be recorded in the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, and shall be identified by the notation C.1 if there is only one subdivision load line. Repealed
116. .3Division .3 Repealed
117. .4Division .4 Repealed
118. .5Division .5 Repealed
119. .6Division .6 Repealed
120. .7Division .7 Repealed
121. Construction and initial testing of watertight bulkheads, etc. (R 14) Repealed
122. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
123. .1Division .1 Repealed
124. .2.1Division .2.1 Repealed
125. .2.2Division .2.2 Repealed
126. .3Division .3 Repealed
127. .4Division .4 Repealed
128. .5Division .5 Repealed
129. .6Division .6 Repealed
130. Openings in watertight bulkheads (R 15) Repealed
131. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
132. .1Division .1 Repealed
133. .2.1Division .2.1 Repealed
134. .2.2Division .2.2 Repealed
135. .2.3Division .2.3 Repealed
136. .3.1No doors, manholes, or access openings are permitted: Repealed
137. .3.2Division .3.2 Repealed
138. .3.3Division .3.3 Repealed
139. .4Division .4 Repealed
140. .5.1EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS AND NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF LESS THAN 24 METRES IN LENGTH: Repealed
141. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER: Repealed
142. .5.2EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS AND NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF LESS THAN 24 METRES IN LENGTH: Repealed
143. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER: Repealed
144. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
145. .5.3Division .5.3 Repealed
146. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER: Repealed
147. .5.4Division .5.4 Repealed
148. .5.5Division .5.5 Repealed
149. EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS AND NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF LESS THAN 24 METRES IN LENGTH: Repealed
150. .5.6Division .5.6 Repealed
151. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF LESS THAN 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
152. .6.1Division .6.1 Repealed
153. EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
154. .6.2Division .6.2 Repealed
155. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER: Repealed
156. .7.1Each power-operated sliding watertight door: Repealed
157. .7.2Division .7.2 Repealed
158. .7.3Power-operated sliding watertight doors shall have either: Repealed
159. .7.4Division .7.4 Repealed
160. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER: Repealed
161. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER: Repealed
162. .7.5Division .7.5 Repealed
163. .7.6Division .7.6 Repealed
164. .7.7Division .7.7 Repealed
165. .7.8Division .7.8 Repealed
166. .8.1Division .8.1 Repealed
167. .8.2Division .8.2 Repealed
168. .8.3Division .8.3 Repealed
169. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
170. .9.1Division .9.1 Repealed
171. .9.2Division .9.2 Repealed
172. .9.3Division .9.3 Repealed
173. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
174. .10.1Division .10.1 Repealed
175. .10.2Division .10.2 Repealed
176. .11Division .11 Repealed
177. Ships carrying goods vehicles and accompanying personnel (R 16) Repealed
178. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
179. .1Division .1 Repealed
180. .2Division .2 Repealed
181. .3Division .3 Repealed
182. Openings in the shell plating below the margin line (R 17) Repealed
183. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
184. .1Division .1 Repealed
185. .2Division .2 Repealed
186. .2.2Division .2.2 Repealed
187. .2.3Division .2.3 Repealed
188. .2.4Division .2.4 Repealed
189. .2.5Division .2.5 Repealed
190. .3Division .3 Repealed
191. .4Division .4 Repealed
192. .4.1Subject to the requirements of the International Convention on Load Lines in force, and except as provided in paragraph .5, each separate discharge led through the shell plating from spaces below the margin line shall be provided with either one automatic nonreturn valve fitted with a positive means of closing it from above the bulkhead deck or with two automatic nonreturn valves without positive means of closing, provided that the inboard valve is situated above the deepest subdivision load line and is always accessible for examination under service conditions. Repealed
193. .4.2Division .4.2 Repealed
194. Machinery space main and auxiliary sea inlets and discharges in connection with the operation of machinery shall be fitted with readily accessible valves between the pipes and the shell plating or between the pipes and fabricated boxes attached to the shell plating. The valves may be controlled locally and shall be provided with indicators showing whether they are open or closed. Repealed
195. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
196. .6Division .6 Repealed
197. .7Division .7 Repealed
198. .8Division .8 Repealed
199. Watertight integrity of passenger ships above the margin line (R 20) Repealed
200. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
201. .1Division .1 Repealed
202. .2Division .2 Repealed
203. .3Division .3 Repealed
204. .4Division .4 Repealed
205. .5Division .5 Repealed
206. Closure of cargo loading doors (R 20-1) Repealed
207. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
208. .1The following doors, located above the margin line, shall be closed and locked before the ship proceeds on any voyage, and shall remain closed and locked until the ship is at its next berth: Repealed
209. .2Division .2 Repealed
210. .3Division .3 Repealed
211. .4Division .4 Repealed
212. Watertight integrity from the ro-ro deck (bulkhead deck) to spaces below (R 20-2) Repealed
213. NEW CLASS B, C AND D RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS: Repealed
214. .1.1Division .1.1 Repealed
215. .1.2Division .1.2 Repealed
216. .1.3Division .1.3 Repealed
217. .1.4Division .1.4 Repealed
218. .1.5Division .1.5 Repealed
219. .1.6Division .1.6 Repealed
220. .1.7Division .1.7 Repealed
221. EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS: Repealed
222. .2.1Division .2.1 Repealed
223. .2.2Division .2.2 Repealed
224. .2.3Division .2.3 Repealed
225. .2.4Division .2.4 Repealed
226. Access to ro-ro decks (R 20-3) Repealed
227. ALL RO-RO PASSANGER SHIPS: Repealed
228. Closure of bulkheads on the ro-ro deck (R 20-4) Repealed
229. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS: Repealed
230. .1Division .1 Repealed
231. .2Division .2 Repealed
232. Stability information (R 22) Repealed
233. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
234. .1Division .1 Repealed
235. .2Division .2 Repealed
236. .3Division .3 Repealed
237. .4Division .4 Repealed
238. Damage control plans (R 23) Repealed
239. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
240. 20Integrity of the hull and superstructure, damage prevention and control (R 23-2) Repealed
241. .1Division .1 Repealed
242. .2Division .2 Repealed
243. .3Division .3 Repealed
244. .4Division .4 Repealed
245. Marking, periodical operation and inspection of watertight doors, etc. (R 24) Repealed
246. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
247. .1Division .1 Repealed
248. .2Division .2 Repealed
249. .3Division .3 Repealed
250. .4Division .4 Repealed
251. Entries in log (R 25) Repealed
252. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
253. .1Division .1 Repealed
254. .2Division .2 Repealed
255. Hoistable car platforms and ramps Repealed
256. NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
257. Railings Repealed
258. NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
259. 1Division 1 Repealed
260. 2Division 2 Repealed
261. Repealed
262. MACHINERY Repealed
263. General (R 26) Repealed
264. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
265. .1Division .1 Repealed
266. .2Division .2 Repealed
267. .3Division .3 Repealed
268. NEW CLASS B AND C SHIPS: Repealed
269. .4Division .4 Repealed
270. NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
271. .5Division .5 Repealed
272. CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
273. .6Division .6 Repealed
274. Internal combustion engines (R 27) Repealed
275. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
276. .1Division .1 Repealed
277. Bilge pumping arrangement (R 21) Repealed
278. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
279. .1.1Division .1.1 Repealed
280. .1.2Division .1.2 Repealed
281. .1.3Division .1.3 Repealed
282. .1.4Division .1.4 Repealed
283. .1.5Division .1.5 Repealed
284. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
285. .1.6Division .1.6 Repealed
286. .1.6.1Division .1.6.1 Repealed
287. .1.6.2Division .1.6.2 Repealed
288. NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
289. .1.6.3Division .1.6.3 Repealed
290. .1.6.4Division .1.6.4 Repealed
291. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
292. .2.1Division .2.1 Repealed
293. .2.2Division .2.2 Repealed
294. .2.3Division .2.3 Repealed
295. .2.4Division .2.4 Repealed
296. .2.5Division .2.5 Repealed
297. .2.6Division .2.6 Repealed
298. .2.7Division .2.7 Repealed
299. .2.8The diameter ‘d’ of the main and branch bilge suction pipes shall be calculated according to the following formulae. However, the actual internal diameter may be rounded off to the nearest standard size acceptable to the Administration of the flag State: main bilge suction pipe: Repealed
300. .2.9Division .2.9 Repealed
301. .2.10Division .2.10 Repealed
302. .2.11Division .2.11 Repealed
303. Number and type of bilge pumps (R 21) Repealed
304. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
305. Means of going astern (R 28) Repealed
306. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
307. .1Division .1 Repealed
308. .2Division .2 Repealed
309. .3Division .3 Repealed
310. Steering gear (R 29) Repealed
311. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
312. .1Division .1 Repealed
313. .2The main steering gear and rudder stock where fitted shall be: Repealed
314. .3If fitted, the auxiliary steering gear shall be: Repealed
315. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
316. .4Steering power units shall be: Repealed
317. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
318. .5Where the main steering gear comprises two or more identical power units, an auxiliary steering gear need not be fitted, provided that: Repealed
319. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
320. .6Steering gear control shall be provided: Repealed
321. .7Any main and auxiliary steering gear control system operable from the navigating bridge shall comply with the following: Repealed
322. .8Division .8 Repealed
323. .9Division .9 Repealed
324. .10The angular position of the rudder(s) shall: Repealed
325. .11Hydraulic power-operated steering gear shall be provided with the following: Repealed
326. .12The steering gear compartments shall be: Repealed
327. Additional requirements for electric and electro-hydraulic steering gear (R 30) Repealed
328. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
329. .1Division .1 Repealed
330. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
331. .2Division .2 Repealed
332. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
333. .3Division .3 Repealed
334. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
335. .4Division .4 Repealed
336. Ventilating systems in machinery spaces (R 35) Repealed
337. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
338. Communication between the navigating bridge and machinery space (R 37) Repealed
339. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
340. Engineers' alarm (R 38) Repealed
341. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
342. Location of emergency installations (R 39) Repealed
343. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
344. Machinery controls (R 31) Repealed
345. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
346. .1Division .1 Repealed
347. .2Where remote control of propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge is provided and the machinery spaces are intended to be manned, the following shall apply: Repealed
348. .3Division .3 Repealed
349. .4Division .4 Repealed
350. CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
351. .5The ships shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs .1 to .4 with the following modifications: Repealed
352. Steam pipe systems (R 33) Repealed
353. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
354. .1Division .1 Repealed
355. .2Division .2 Repealed
356. .3Division .3 Repealed
357. Air pressure systems (R 34) Repealed
358. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
359. .1Division .1 Repealed
360. .2Division .2 Repealed
361. .3Division .3 Repealed
362. .4Division .4 Repealed
363. Protection against noise (R 36) Repealed
364. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
365. Lifts Repealed
366. NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
367. .1Division .1 Repealed
368. .2Division .2 Repealed
369. .3Division .3 Repealed
370. .4Division .4 Repealed
371. Repealed
372. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS Repealed
373. General (R 40) Repealed
374. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
375. .1Electrical installations shall be such that: Repealed
376. .2Division .2 Repealed
377. Main source of electrical power and lighting (R 41) Repealed
378. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
379. .1New ships of class C and D in which the electrical power is the only power for maintaining the auxiliary services essential for the safety of the ship, and new and existing ships of class B in which the electrical power is the only power for maintaining the auxiliary services essential for the safety and the propulsion of the ship, shall be provided with two or more main generating sets of such power that the aforesaid services can be operated when any one sets is out of service. Repealed
380. .2.1Division .2.1 Repealed
381. .2.2Division .2.2 Repealed
382. .2.3Division .2.3 Repealed
383. .3Division .3 Repealed
384. Emergency source of electrical power (R 42) Repealed
385. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
386. .1Division .1 Repealed
387. .2Division .2 Repealed
388. .3Division .3 Repealed
389. .4Division .4 Repealed
390. .5The emergency source of power required by paragraph .1 shall: Repealed
391. .6The transitional source of emergency electrical power required by paragraph .2 shall consist of an accumulator battery suitably located for the use in an emergency which shall operate without recharging or suffering an excessive voltage drop for half an hour: Repealed
392. .7CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
393. Supplementary emergency lighting for ro-ro ships (R 42-1) Repealed
394. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
395. Precautions against shock, fire and other hazards of electrical origin (R 45) Repealed
396. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
397. .1Exposed metal parts of electrical machines or equipment which are not intended to be live but which are liable under fault conditions to become live shall be earthed unless the machines or equipment are: Repealed
398. .2Division .2 Repealed
399. .3Division .3 Repealed
400. .4Division .4 Repealed
401. .5.1Division .5.1 Repealed
402. .5.2Division .5.2 Repealed
403. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
404. .5.3Division .5.3 Repealed
405. .6Division .6 Repealed
406. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
407. .7.1Division .7.1 Repealed
408. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
409. .7.2Division .7.2 Repealed
410. .8.1Division .8.1 Repealed
411. .8.2Division .8.2 Repealed
412. .9Division .9 Repealed
413. Repealed
414. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERIODICALLY UNATTENDED MACHINERY SPACES Repealed
415. Special consideration (R 54) Repealed
416. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
417. General (R 46) Repealed
418. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
419. .1Division .1 Repealed
420. .2Division .2 Repealed
421. .3Division .3 Repealed
422. Fire precautions (R 47) Repealed
423. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
424. .1Means shall be provided to detect and give alarms at an early stage in case of fires: Repealed
425. .2Division .2 Repealed
426. Protection against flooding (R 48) Repealed
427. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
428. .1Division .1 Repealed
429. .2Division .2 Repealed
430. .3Division .3 Repealed
431. Control of propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge (R 49) Repealed
432. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
433. .1Under all sailing conditions, including manœuvring, the speed, direction of thrust and, if applicable, the pitch of the propeller shall be fully controllable from the navigating bridge. Repealed
434. .2Division .2 Repealed
435. .3Division .3 Repealed
436. .4Division .4 Repealed
437. .5Division .5 Repealed
438. .6Indicators shall be fitted on the navigating bridge for: Repealed
439. .7Division .7 Repealed
440. Communication (R 50) Repealed
441. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS AND NEW CLASS C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE: Repealed
442. Alarm system (R 51) Repealed
443. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
444. .1An alarm system shall be provided indicating any fault requiring attention and shall: Repealed
445. .2.1Division .2.1 Repealed
446. .2.2Division .2.2 Repealed
447. .3.1Division .3.1 Repealed
448. .3.2Division .3.2 Repealed
449. Safety systems (R 52) Repealed
450. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
451. Special requirements for machinery, boiler and electrical installations (R 53) Repealed
452. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
453. .1The main source of electrical power shall comply with the following: Repealed
454. .2Division .2 Repealed
455. Automatic control and alarm system (R 53.4) Repealed
456. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
457. .1Division .1 Repealed
458. .2Division .2 Repealed
459. .3Division .3 Repealed
460. .4Division .4 Repealed
461. .5Division .5 Repealed
462. Chapter II-2 Repealed
463. FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE EXTINCTION Repealed
464. Repealed
465. GENERAL Repealed
466. Basic principles (R 2) Repealed
467. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
468. .1The fire safety objectives of this chapter are to: Repealed
469. .2In order to achieve the fire objectives set out in paragraph .1 the following basic principles underlie the regulations in this chapter and are embodied in the regulations as appropriate, having regard to the type of ships and the potential fire hazard involved: Repealed
470. .3The fire safety objectives set out in paragraph 1 above shall be achieved by ensuring compliance with the prescriptive requirements specified in this chapter or by alternative design and arrangements which comply with Part F of the revised Chapter II-2 of SOLAS 1974, which applies to ships constructed on or after 1 January 2003. A ship shall be considered to meet the functional requirements set out in paragraph .2 and to achieve the fire safety objectives set out in paragraph .1 when either: Repealed
471. .4All ships which undergo repairs, alterations, modifications and outfitting related thereto shall continue to comply with at least the requirements previously applicable to these ships. Repealed
472. EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
473. .5Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph .4, existing class B ships carrying more than 36 passengers when undergoing repairs, alterations, modifications and outfitting related thereto shall comply with the following: Repealed
474. Definitions (R 3) Repealed
475. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
476. .1Division .1 Repealed
477. .1.aFOR B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
478. .2A standard fire test is one in which specimens of the relevant bulkheads or decks are exposed in a test furnace to temperatures corresponding approximately to the standard time-temperature curve. The specimen shall have an exposed surface of not less than 4,65 m2 and height (or lengthof deck) of 2,44 metres, resembling as closely as possible the intended construction and including where appropriate at least one joint.The standard time-temperature curve is defined by a smooth curve drawn through the following internal furnace temperature points: Repealed
479. .2aFOR CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
480. .3‘A’ class divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads and decks which comply with the following: Repealed
481. .4‘B’ class divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads, decks, ceilings or linings which comply with the following: Repealed
482. .5Division .5 Repealed
483. .6Division .6 Repealed
484. .7Division .7 Repealed
485. .8Division .8 Repealed
486. .8aFOR CLASS B, C, AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
487. .9Division .9 Repealed
488. .10Division .10 Repealed
489. .11Division .11 Repealed
490. .12Division .12 Repealed
491. .13Division .13 Repealed
492. .13-1Division .13-1 Repealed
493. .14Division .14 Repealed
494. .15Division .15 Repealed
495. .15-1Division .15-1 Repealed
496. .16Division .16 Repealed
497. .16-1Division .16-1 Repealed
498. .17Division .17 Repealed
499. .18Division .18 Repealed
500. .19.1Machinery spaces of category A are those spaces and trunks to such spaces which contain: Repealed
501. .19.2Division .19.2 Repealed
502. .20Division .20 Repealed
503. .21Division .21 Repealed
504. .21.1Central control station is a control station in which the following control and indicator functions are centralised: Repealed
505. .21.2Division .21.2 Repealed
506. .22Rooms containing furniture and furnishings of restricted fire risk are, for the purpose of regulation II-2/B/4, those rooms containing furniture and furnishings of restricted fire risk (whether cabins, public spaces, offices and other types of accommodation) in which: Repealed
507. .23Division .23 Repealed
508. .24Division .24 Repealed
509. .25Division .25 Repealed
510. .26Division .26 Repealed
511. .27Division .27 Repealed
512. Fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants, hoses and nozzles (R 4) Repealed
513. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
514. .1.1Division .1.1 Repealed
515. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
516. .1.2Division .1.2 Repealed
517. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
518. .1.3Division .1.3 Repealed
519. ALL NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS AND NEW CLASS C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE: Repealed
520. Capacity of fire pumps Repealed
521. .1Division .1 Repealed
522. .2Division .2 Repealed
523. .3Division .3 Repealed
524. Arrangements of fire pumps, fire mains and ready availability of water supply Repealed
525. .1Ships shall be provided with power driven fire pumps as follows: Repealed
526. .2Division .2 Repealed
527. .3The arrangement of sea connections, fire pumps and their sources of power shall be such as to ensure that in ship certified to carry more than 250 passengers, in the event of a fire in any one compartment all the fire pumps will not be put out of action. Repealed
528. .4Division .4 Repealed
529. .5Division .5 Repealed
530. .6Division .6 Repealed
531. Diameter of and pressure in the fire mains Repealed
532. .1Division .1 Repealed
533. .2Withtwo pumps simultaneously delivering through nozzles specified in paragraph .8 and sufficient hydrants to provide for the quantity of water specified in paragraph.4.1, the following minimum pressures shall be maintained at all hydrants: Repealed
534. .3Division .3 Repealed
535. Number and position of hydrants Repealed
536. .1Division .1 Repealed
537. .2Division .2 Repealed
538. .3Division .3 Repealed
539. Pipes and hydrants Repealed
540. .1Division .1 Repealed
541. .2Division .2 Repealed
542. .3Division .3 Repealed
543. Fire hoses Repealed
544. .1Division .1 Repealed
545. .2Division .2 Repealed
546. Nozzles Repealed
547. .1.1Division .1.1 Repealed
548. .1.2Division .1.2 Repealed
549. .2Division .2 Repealed
550. .3Division .3 Repealed
551. NEW CLASS C AND D SHIPS OF LESS THAN 24 METRES IN LENGTH: Repealed
552. Fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants, hoses, nozzles and ready availability of water supply Repealed
553. .1Division .1 Repealed
554. .2Division .2 Repealed
555. .3Division .3 Repealed
556. .4Division .4 Repealed
557. .5Division .5 Repealed
558. .6Division .6 Repealed
559. .7Division .7 Repealed
560. Fixed fire-extinguishing systems (R 5 + 8 + 9 + 10) Repealed
561. Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems: General (R 5.1) Repealed
562. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
563. .1Division .1 Repealed
564. .2Division .2 Repealed
565. .3Division .3 Repealed
566. .4Division .4 Repealed
567. .5Division .5 Repealed
568. .6Division .6 Repealed
569. .7Division .7 Repealed
570. .8Division .8 Repealed
571. .9Division .9 Repealed
572. .10Division .10 Repealed
573. .11When the fire-extinguishing medium is stored outside a protected space, it shall be stored in a room which shall be situated in a safe and readily accessible position and shall be effectively ventilated. Any entrance to such a storage room shall preferably be from the open deck and in any case shall be independent of the protected space. Repealed
574. .12Division .12 Repealed
575. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
576. .13Division .13 Repealed
577. .14Division .14 Repealed
578. .15When the fire-extinguishing medium is stored outside a protected space, it shall be stored in a room which is located behind the forward collision bulkhead and is used for no other purposes. Any entrance to such a storage room shall preferably be from the open deck and shall be independent of the protected space. If the storage place is located below deck, it shall be located no more than one deck below the open deck and shall be directly accessible by a stairway or ladder from the open deck. Repealed
579. NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
580. .16Division .16 Repealed
581. .17Division .17 Repealed
582. .18Division .18 Repealed
583. .19Division .19 Repealed
584. .20Division .20 Repealed
585. .21Division .21 Repealed
586. Carbon dioxide systems (R 5.2) Repealed
587. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
588. .1.1For cargo spaces the quantity of CO2 available shall, unless otherwise provided, be sufficient to give a minimum volume of free gas equal to 30 % of the gross volume of the largest cargo space so protected in the ship. Repealed
589. .1.2For machinery spaces the quantity of carbon dioxide carried shall be sufficient to give a minimum volume of free gas equal to the larger of the following volumes, either: Repealed
590. .2Division .2 Repealed
591. .3Division .3 Repealed
592. .4Release mechanism of carbon dioxide: Repealed
593. .5Division .5 Repealed
594. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
595. .6Division .6 Repealed
596. .7Division .7 Repealed
597. Fixed low-expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems in machinery spaces (R 8) Repealed
598. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING B CLASS SHIPS: Repealed
599. .1Division .1 Repealed
600. .2Division .2 Repealed
601. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
602. .3Division .3 Repealed
603. Fixed high-expansion foam fire-extinguishing systems in machinery spaces (R 9) Repealed
604. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
605. .1Division .1 Repealed
606. .2Division .2 Repealed
607. .3Division .3 Repealed
608. .4Division .4 Repealed
609. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
610. .5Division .5 Repealed
611. Fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing systems in machinery spaces (R 10) Repealed
612. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING B CLASS SHIPS: Repealed
613. .1Division .1 Repealed
614. .2Division .2 Repealed
615. .3Division .3 Repealed
616. .4Division .4 Repealed
617. .5Division .5 Repealed
618. .6Division .6 Repealed
619. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
620. .7Division .7 Repealed
621. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
622. .8Division .8 Repealed
623. Portable fire extinguishers (R 6) Repealed
624. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
625. .1Division .1 Repealed
626. .2Division .2 Repealed
627. .3Division .3 Repealed
628. .4Division .4 Repealed
629. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
630. .5Division .5 Repealed
631. .6Division .6 Repealed
632. .7Division .7 Repealed
633. .8Division .8 Repealed
634. .9Division .9 Repealed
635. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
636. .10Division .10 Repealed
637. .11Division .11 Repealed
638. .12Division .12 Repealed
639. .13The minimum number of fire extinguishers shall be as follows: Repealed
640. .14Division .14 Repealed
641. .15Periodic inspection of fire extinguishers: Repealed
642. 6Fire-extinguishing arrangements in machinery spaces (R 7) Repealed
643. IN NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER: Repealed
644. .1any one of the following fixed fire-extinguishing systems: Repealed
645. .2Division .2 Repealed
646. .3Division .3 Repealed
647. IN NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF LESS THAN 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
648. .4Division .4 Repealed
649. .5one portable fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing oil fires for each 736 kW or part thereof of such machinery; provided that not less than two nor more than six such extinguishers shall be required in any such space. Repealed
650. IN NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS: Repealed
651. .6Division .6 Repealed
652. IN NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
653. .7Division .7 Repealed
654. IN NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003, WITH A LENGTH OF 24 METRES AND ABOVE: Repealed
655. 8Division 8 Repealed
656. IN NEW CLASS B, C AND D, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS AND ALL CERTIFIED TO CARRY MORE THAN 400 PASSENGERS: Repealed
657. .9Division .9 Repealed
658. Special arrangements in machinery spaces (R 11) Repealed
659. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
660. .1Division .1 Repealed
661. .2Division .2 Repealed
662. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
663. .3Division .3 Repealed
664. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
665. .4Division .4 Repealed
666. .5Means of control shall be provided for: Repealed
667. .6Division .6 Repealed
668. .7Division .7 Repealed
669. Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems (R 12) Repealed
670. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003, AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
671. .1Division .1 Repealed
672. .2Division .2 Repealed
673. .3Division .3 Repealed
674. .4Division .4 Repealed
675. .5Division .5 Repealed
676. .6Division .6 Repealed
677. .7Division .7 Repealed
678. .8Sprinklers shall be placed in an overhead position and spaced in a suitable pattern to maintain an average application rate of not less than 5 litres/m2 per minute over the nominal area covered by the sprinklers. Repealed
679. .9Division .9 Repealed
680. .10Division .10 Repealed
681. .11Division .11 Repealed
682. .12Division .12 Repealed
683. .13Division .13 Repealed
684. .14Division .14 Repealed
685. .15Division .15 Repealed
686. .16Division .16 Repealed
687. .17Division .17 Repealed
688. .18Division .18 Repealed
689. .19Division .19 Repealed
690. .20Division .20 Repealed
691. .21Division .21 Repealed
692. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2002003: Repealed
693. .22Division .22 Repealed
694. .23Division .23 Repealed
695. Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems (R 13) Repealed
696. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
697. General Repealed
698. .1Division .1 Repealed
699. .2Division .2 Repealed
700. .3Division .3 Repealed
701. .4Division .4 Repealed
702. .5Division .5 Repealed
703. .6Division .6 Repealed
704. .7Division .7 Repealed
705. .8Division .8 Repealed
706. .9Division .9 Repealed
707. .10Division .10 Repealed
708. .11Division .11 Repealed
709. .12Division .12 Repealed
710. .13The function of the detection system shall be periodically tested to the satisfaction of the Administration of the flag State by means of equipment producing hot air at the appropriate temperature, or smoke or aerosol particles having the appropriate range of density or particle size, or other phenomena associated with incipient fires to which the detector is designed to respond. Repealed
711. .14Division .14 Repealed
712. .15Fire detection systems with a zone address identification capability shall be so arranged that: Repealed
713. Installation requirements Repealed
714. .1Division .1 Repealed
715. .2Division .2 Repealed
716. .3Division .3 Repealed
717. .4Division .4 Repealed
718. .5The maximum spacing of detectors shall be in accordance with the table below: Repealed
719. .6Division .6 Repealed
720. Design requirements Repealed
721. .1Division .1 Repealed
722. .2Smoke detectors to be installed in stairways, corridors and escape routes within accommodation spaces as required by paragraph .2.2 shall be certified to operate before the smoke density exceeds 12,5 % obscuration per metre, but not until the smoke density exceeds 2 % obscuration per metre. Repealed
723. .3Division .3 Repealed
724. .4Division .4 Repealed
725. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
726. .4.1Division .4.1 Repealed
727. .4.2Division .4.2 Repealed
728. NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
729. .5Division .5 Repealed
730. Arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils (R 15) Repealed
731. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
732. .1Limitations in the use of oil as fuel Repealed
733. .2Oil fuel arrangements Repealed
734. .1.1Division .1.1 Repealed
735. .1.2Division .1.2 Repealed
736. .2Division .2 Repealed
737. .3Division .3 Repealed
738. .4Division .4 Repealed
739. .5Every oil fuel pipe, which, if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or daily service tank, having a capacity of 500 litres or above, situated above the double bottom, shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space concerned in the event of a fire occurring in the space in which such tanks are situated. In the special case of deep tanks situated in any shaft or pipe tunnel or similar space, valves on the tank shall be fitted but control in the event of fire may be effected by means of an additional valve on the pipe or pipes outside the tunnel or similar space. If such additional valve is fitted in the machinery space it shall be operated from a position outside this space. Repealed
740. Safe and efficient means of ascertaining the amount of oil fuel contained in any oil fuel tank shall be provided. Repealed
741. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
742. .1Division .1 Repealed
743. .1.1Division .1.1 Repealed
744. .1.2Division .1.2 Repealed
745. .1.3Division .1.3 Repealed
746. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
747. .2Division .2 Repealed
748. .3Division .3 Repealed
749. .7Division .7 Repealed
750. .8Oil fuel pipes and their valves and fittings shall be of steel or other approved material, except that restricted use of flexible pipes may be permitted. Such flexible pipes and end attachments shall be of approved fire-resisting materials of adequate strength. Repealed
751. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
752. .9Division .9 Repealed
753. .10Division .10 Repealed
754. .11Division .11 Repealed
755. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
756. .12Division .12 Repealed
757. .13Division .13 Repealed
758. .14Division .14 Repealed
759. .15Division .15 Repealed
760. .16Division .16 Repealed
761. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
762. .3Lubricating oil arrangements Repealed
763. .4Arrangements for other flammable oils Repealed
764. .5Periodically unattended machinery spaces Repealed
765. .6Prohibition of carriage of flammable oils in forepeak tanks Repealed
766. Firefighter's outfit (R 17) Repealed
767. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
768. .1A firefighter's outfit shall consist of: Repealed
769. .2Division .2 Repealed
770. .3New class B and existing class B ships of 24 metres in length and above and all new class C and D ships of 40 metres in length and above shall carry at least two firefighter's outfits. Repealed
771. .4Division .4 Repealed
772. .5Division .5 Repealed
773. Miscellaneous items (R 18) Repealed
774. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
775. .1Where class ‘A’ divisions are penetrated for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, ducts etc., or for girders, beams or other structural members, arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire resistance is not impaired in so far as is reasonable and practicable. Repealed
776. .2Where class ‘B’ divisions are penetrated for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, ducts etc., or for the fitting of ventilation terminals, lighting fixtures and similar devises, arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire resistance is not impaired in so far as is reasonable and practicable. In ships, which are constructed on or after 1 January 2003 for such penetrations arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire resistance of the divisions is not impaired. Repealed
777. .3Pipes penetrating ‘A’ or ‘B’ class divisions shall be of approved materials having regard to the temperature such divisions are required to withstand. Repealed
778. .4Division .4 Repealed
779. .5Division .5 Repealed
780. .6Division .6 Repealed
781. .7Division .7 Repealed
782. .8In spaces where penetration of oil products is possible, the surface of insulation shall be impervious to oil or oil vapours. Repealed
783. .9Paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers shall be protected by an approved fire-extinguishing arrangement, enabling the crew to extinguish a fire without entering the space. Repealed
784. NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
785. .10Deep-fat friers, boiling and roasting apparatus: Repealed
786. NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
787. .11Heat bridges: Repealed
788. NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
789. .12Pressurised gas containers: Repealed
790. Fire control plans (R 20) Repealed
791. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
792. .1In all ships general arrangement plans shall be permanently exhibited for the guidance of the ship's officers, showing clearly for each deck the control stations, the various fire sections enclosed by ‘A’ class divisions, the sections enclosed by ‘B’ class divisions together with particulars of the fire detection and fire alarm systems, the sprinkler installation, the fire-extinguishing appliances, means of access to different compartments, decks, etc. and the ventilating system including particulars of the fan control positions, the position of dampers and identification numbers of the ventilating fans serving each section. Alternatively the aforementioned details may be set out in a booklet, a copy of which shall be supplied to each officer, and one copy shall at all times be available on board in an accessible position. Plans and booklets shall be kept up to date, any alterations being recorded thereon as soon as practicable. Description in such plans and booklets shall be in the official language of the flag State. If the language is neither English nor French, a translation into one of these languages shall be included. In the case the ship is engaged on domestic voyages in another Member State, a translation into the official language of that host State, if this language is neither English nor French, shall be included. Repealed
793. .2Division .2 Repealed
794. Operational readiness and maintenance Repealed
795. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
796. .1General requirements Repealed
797. .2Additional requirements Repealed
798. Instructions, on-board training and drills Repealed
799. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING SHIPS: Repealed
800. Instructions, duties and organisation Repealed
801. .1Division .1 Repealed
802. .2Division .2 Repealed
803. .3Division .3 Repealed
804. On-board training and drills Repealed
805. .1Division .1 Repealed
806. .2Division .2 Repealed
807. .3Division .3 Repealed
808. .4Division .4 Repealed
809. .5Division .5 Repealed
810. .3Training manuals Repealed
811. .4Fire control plans Repealed
812. Operations Repealed
813. NEW CLASS B, C, D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
814. .1Division .1 Repealed
815. .2Division .2 Repealed
816. .3Division .3 Repealed
817. .4Division .4 Repealed
818. Repealed
819. FIRE SAFETY MEASURES Repealed
820. Structure (R 23) Repealed
821. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
822. .1Division .1 Repealed
823. .2However, in cases where any part of the structure is of aluminium alloy, the following shall apply: Repealed
824. Main vertical zones and horizontal zones (R 24) Repealed
825. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
826. .1.1In ships carrying more than 36 passengers, the hull, superstructure and deckhouses shall be subdivided into main vertical zones by A-60 class divisions. Repealed
827. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
828. .1.2Division .1.2 Repealed
829. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
830. .2Division .2 Repealed
831. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS: Repealed
832. .3Division .3 Repealed
833. .4Division .4 Repealed
834. .5Division .5 Repealed
835. Bulkheads within a main vertical zone (R 25) Repealed
836. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS: Repealed
837. .1.1Division .1.1 Repealed
838. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CARRYING NOT MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS: Repealed
839. .1.2For new ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and existing class B ships carrying more than 36 passengers all bulkheads within accommodation and service spaces which are not required to be ‘A’ class divisions shall be at least ‘B’ class or ‘C’ class divisions as prescribed in the tables in regulation 5. Repealed
840. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
841. .2In new class B, C and D ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and in existing class B ships carrying more than 36 passengers all corridor bulkheads where not required to be ‘A’ class shall be ‘B’ class divisions which shall extend from deck to deck except: Repealed
842. .3Division .3 Repealed
843. Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in new ships carrying more than 36 passengers (R 26) Repealed
844. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
845. .1Division .1 Repealed
846. .2The following requirements shall govern the application of the tables: Repealed
847. .3Division .3 Repealed
848. .4Division .4 Repealed
849. Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in new ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and existing class B ships carrying more than 36 passengers (R 27) Repealed
850. NEW CLASS B, C, AND D SHIPS CARRYING NOT MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS: Repealed
851. .1In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of bulkheads and decks mentioned elsewhere in this part, the minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 5.1 and 5.2. Repealed
852. .2The following requirements shall govern application of the tables: Repealed
853. .3Division .3 Repealed
854. .4Division .4 Repealed
855. Notes to be applied to both tables 5.1 and 5.2, as appropriate Repealed
856. Means of escape (R 28) Repealed
857. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
858. .1Division .1 Repealed
859. .1Below the bulkhead deck two means of escape, at least one of which shall be independent of watertight doors, shall be provided from each watertight compartment or similarly restricted space or group of spaces. Exceptionally one of the means of escape may be dispensed with, due regard being paid to the nature and location of spaces and to the number of persons who might be normally employed there. Repealed
860. .2Division .2 Repealed
861. .3Division .3 Repealed
862. .4In existing class B ships, a corridor, or part of a corridor from which there is only one route of escape shall not exceed 5 metres in length. Repealed
863. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
864. .5At least one of the means of escape required by paragraphs .1.1 and .1.2 shall consist of a readily accessible enclosed stairway, which shall provide continuous fire shelter from the level of its origin to the appropriate lifeboat and life-raft embarkation decks, or to the uppermost deck if the embarkation deck does not extend to the main vertical zone being considered. Repealed
865. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
866. .5aAt least one of the means of escape required in the paragraphs .1.1 and .1.2 shall consist of a readily accessible enclosed stairway, which shall provide continuous fire shelter from the level of its origin to the appropriate lifeboat and life-raft embarkation decks or to the uppermost weather deck if the embarkation deck does not extend to the main vertical zone being considered. Repealed
867. NEW CLASS B, C AND D, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
868. .6Division .6 Repealed
869. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
870. .6aDivision .6a Repealed
871. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
872. .7In addition to the emergency lighting required by regulations II-1/D/3 and III/5.3, the means of escape including stairways and exits, shall be marked by lighting or photoluminescent strip indicators placed not more than 0,3 metres above the deck at all points of the escape route including angles and intersections. The marking must enable passengers to identify all the routes of escape and readily identify the escape exits. If electric illumination is used, it shall be supplied by the emergency source of power and it shall be so arranged that the failure of any single light or cut in a lighting strip will not result in the marking being ineffective. Additionally, all escape route signs and fire equipment location markings shall be of photoluminescent material or marked by lighting. The Administration of the flag State shall ensure that such lighting or photoluminescent equipment have been evaluated, tested and applied in accordance with the guidelines as given in IMO Resolution A.752 (18). Repealed
873. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
874. .8Division .8 Repealed
875. .9Normally locked doors that form part of an escape route. Repealed
876. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
877. Repealed
878. .1In special category spaces the number and disposition of the means of escape both below and above the bulkhead deck shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration of the flag State and in general the safety of access to the embarkation deck shall be at least equivalent to that provided under paragraphs .1.1, .1.2, .1.5 and .1.6. Repealed
879. .2Division .2 Repealed
880. .3Division .3 Repealed
881. .3.1Division .3.1 Repealed
882. .1Where the space is below the bulkhead deck the two means of escape shall consist of either: Repealed
883. .2Division .2 Repealed
884. NEW CLASS A, B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
885. .3Division .3 Repealed
886. .4Division .4 Repealed
887. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
888. .3.2In a ship of less than 24 metres in length, the Administration of the flag State may dispense with one of the means of escape in machinery spaces, due regard being paid to the width and disposition of the upper part of the space. Repealed
889. .3.3Division .3.3 Repealed
890. .4Division .4 Repealed
891. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS OF 40 METRES IN LENGTH AND ABOVE: Repealed
892. .1Division .1 Repealed
893. .2Division .2 Repealed
894. .3Division .3 Repealed
895. .4Division .4 Repealed
896. .5Division .5 Repealed
897. .6Division .6 Repealed
898. .7Division .7 Repealed
899. 6-1Escape routes on ro-ro passenger ships (R 28-1) Repealed
900. .1Division .1 Repealed
901. .1.1Division .1.1 Repealed
902. .1.2Division .1.2 Repealed
903. .1.3Division .1.3 Repealed
904. .1.4Division .1.4 Repealed
905. .1.5Division .1.5 Repealed
906. .1.6Division .1.6 Repealed
907. .1.7Division .1.7 Repealed
908. .1.8Division .1.8 Repealed
909. .2Division .2 Repealed
910. .2.1Division .2.1 Repealed
911. .2.2Division .2.2 Repealed
912. .2.3Division .2.3 Repealed
913. .3Division .3 Repealed
914. Penetrations and openings in ‘A’ and ‘B’ class divisions (R 30, 31) Repealed
915. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
916. .1Division .1 Repealed
917. .2Division .2 Repealed
918. .3Division .3 Repealed
919. Fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairways enclosures other than power-operated sliding watertight doors and doors normally locked, shall satisfy the following requirements: Repealed
920. Repealed
921. .1Division .1 Repealed
922. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
923. .2Division .2 Repealed
924. .3Division .3 Repealed
925. .4Division .4 Repealed
926. .5Division .5 Repealed
927. .6Division .6 Repealed
928. CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
929. .4aFire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads, galley boundaries and stairway enclosures other than power-operated watertight doors and those which are normally locked, shall satisfy the following requirements: Repealed
930. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
931. .5Division .5 Repealed
932. CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
933. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
934. .6Division .6 Repealed
935. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
936. .7Division .7 Repealed
937. .7.1For reasons of noise reduction, the Administration may approve, as an equivalent, doors with built-in ventilation sound-locks with openings at the bottom on one side of the door and at the top on the other side, on condition that the following provisions have been complied with: Repealed
938. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
939. .8Division .8 Repealed
940. NEW CLASS B,C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
941. .9Division .9 Repealed
942. Protection of stairways and lifts in accommodation and service spaces (R 29) Repealed
943. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
944. .1All stairways shall be of steel frame construction and shall be within enclosures formed of ‘A’ class divisions, with positive means of closure of all openings except that: Repealed
945. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
946. .2Stairway enclosures shall have direct access with the corridors and be of a sufficient area to prevent congestion, having in view the number of persons likely to use them in an emergency. Repealed
947. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
948. .3Division .3 Repealed
949. Ventilation systems (R 32) Repealed
950. Ships carrying more than 36 passengers Repealed
951. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
952. .1Division .1 Repealed
953. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
954. .2Division .2 Repealed
955. .3Division .3 Repealed
956. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
957. .4Ventilation ducts shall be constructed of the following materials: Repealed
958. .5Division .5 Repealed
959. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
960. .6Division .6 Repealed
961. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
962. .7Division .7 Repealed
963. .8Division .8 Repealed
964. .9Exhaust ducts from galley ranges in which grease or fat is likely to accumulate shall meet requirements of subparagraphs .9.2.3.2.1 and .9.2.3.2.2 and shall be fitted with: Repealed
965. Ships carrying not more than 36 passengers Repealed
966. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
967. .1Ventilation ducts shall be of non-combustible material. Short ducts, however, not generally exceeding two metres in length and with a cross-section not exceeding 0,02 m2 need not be non-combustible, subject to the following conditions: Repealed
968. .2aWhere the ventilation ducts with a free-sectional area exceeding 0,02 m2 pass through class ‘A’ bulkheads or decks, the openings shall be lined with a steel sheet sleeve unless the ducts passing through the bulkheads or decks are of steel in the vicinity of passage through the deck or bulkhead and the ducts and sleeves shall comply in this part with the following: Repealed
969. .2bDivision .2b Repealed
970. .3Ducts provided for the ventilation of machinery spaces, galleys, car deck spaces, ro-ro cargo spaces or special category spaces shall not pass through accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations unless they comply with the conditions specified in subparagraphs .9.2.3.1.1 to .9.2.3.1.4 or .9.2.3.2.1 and .9.2.3.2.2: Repealed
971. .4Ducts provided for ventilation to accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations shall not pass through machinery spaces, galleys, car deck spaces, ro-ro cargo spaces or special category spaces unless they comply with the conditions specified in subparagraphs .9.2.4.1.1 to .9.2.4.1.3 or .9.2.4.2.1 and .9.2.4.2.2: Repealed
972. .5Division .5 Repealed
973. .6Division .6 Repealed
974. .7Where they pass through accommodation spaces or spaces containing combustible materials, the exhaust ducts from galley ranges shall be constructed of ‘A’ class divisions. Each exhaust duct shall be fitted with: Repealed
975. .8Division .8 Repealed
976. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
977. .9Division .9 Repealed
978. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
979. .10Division .10 Repealed
980. .3ALL CLASS B,C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
981. Windows and sidescuttles (R 33) Repealed
982. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
983. .1All windows and sidescuttles in bulkheads within accommodation and service spaces and control stations other than those to which the provisions of regulation 7.5 apply, shall be so constructed as to preserve the integrity requirements of the type of bulkheads in which they are fitted. Repealed
984. .2Division .2 Repealed
985. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS: Repealed
986. .3Windows facing life-saving appliances, embarkation and assembly areas, external stairs and open decks used for escape routes, and windows situated below life-raft and escape slide embarkation areas shall have the fire integrity as required in the tables of regulation 4. Where automatic dedicated sprinkler heads are provided for windows, ‘A-0’ windows may be accepted as equivalent Repealed
987. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CARRYING NOT MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
988. .4Division .4 Repealed
989. Restricted use of combustible material (R 34) Repealed
990. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
991. .1Division .1 Repealed
992. Vapour barriers and adhesives used in conjunction with insulation, as well as insulation of pipe fittings, for cold service systems need not be non-combustible, but they shall be kept to the minimum quantity practicable and their exposed surfaces shall have qualities of resistance to the propagation of flame in accordance with the test procedure of IMO Resolution A.653 (16). Repealed
993. CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
994. .3The following surfaces shall have low flame-spread characteristics: Repealed
995. .4The total volume of combustible facings, mouldings, decorations and veneers in any accommodation and service space shall not exceed a volume equivalent to 2,5 mm veneer on the combined area of the walls and ceilings. Furniture fixed to linings, bulkheads or decks need not be included in the calculation of the total volume of combustible materials. Repealed
996. .5Division .5 Repealed
997. .6Division .6 Repealed
998. .7Division .7 Repealed
999. CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
1000. CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
1001. Details of construction (R 35) Repealed
1002. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
1003. Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems and automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system (R 14) (R 36) Repealed
1004. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1005. .1In ships carrying not more than 36 passengers and in ships with a length of less than 24 metres there shall be installed throughout each separate zone, whether vertical or horizontal, in all accommodation and service spaces and in control stations, except spaces which afford no substantial fire risk such as void spaces, sanitary spaces, etc., either: Repealed
1006. .2Ships carrying more than 36 passengers, except ships with a length of less than 24 metres, shall be equipped with: Repealed
1007. .3In periodically unattended machinery spaces a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type, in accordance with the relevant provisions of regulation II-2/A/9, shall be installed. Repealed
1008. Protection of special category spaces (R 37) Repealed
1009. Provisions applicable to special category spaces whether above or below the bulkhead deck Repealed
1010. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS CARRYING MORE THAN 36 PASSENGERS: Repealed
1011. General Repealed
1012. .1Division .1 Repealed
1013. .2Division .2 Repealed
1014. Structural protection Repealed
1015. .1In new ships carrying more than 36 passengers the boundary bulkheads and decks of special category spaces shall be insulated to ‘A-60’ class standard. However, where an open deck space (as defined in regulation 4.2.2(5)), a sanitary or similar space (as defined in regulation 4.2.2(9)) or a tank, void or auxiliary machinery space having little or no fire risk (as defined in regulation 4.2.2(10)), is on one side of the division the standard may be reduced to ‘A-0’. Repealed
1016. .2Division .2 Repealed
1017. .3Indicators shall be provided on the navigating bridge which shall indicate when any fire door leading to or from the special category spaces is closed. Repealed
1018. .3Fixed fire-extinguishing system Repealed
1019. Patrols and detection Repealed
1020. .1An 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/A/9. 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 determined taking into account the effects of ventilation and other relevant factors. Repealed
1021. .2Manually operated call points shall be provided as necessary throughout the special category spaces and one shall be placed close to each exit from such spaces. Repealed
1022. Portable fire-extinguishing equipment Repealed
1023. NEW CLASS B, C AND D, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 January 2003 AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
1024. .5aThere shall be provided in each special category space: Repealed
1025. NEW CLASS B, C, AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
1026. .5bPortable 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. Repealed
1027. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
1028. Ventilation system Repealed
1029. .1There shall be provided an effective power ventilation system for the special category spaces sufficient to give at least 10 air changes per hour. The system for such spaces shall be entirely separated from other ventilation systems and shall be operating at all times when vehicles are in such spaces. The number of air changes shall be increased at least to 20 during loading and unloading of vehicles. Repealed
1030. .2Division .2 Repealed
1031. .3Division .3 Repealed
1032. .4Division .4 Repealed
1033. .5Ventilation ducts, including dampers, shall be made of steel and their arrangement shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration of the flag State. Repealed
1034. Additional provisions applicable only to special category spaces above the bulkhead deck Repealed
1035. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1036. .1.1Scuppers Repealed
1037. NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B RO-RO PASSENGER SHIPS: Repealed
1038. Discharges Repealed
1039. .1.2.1Division .1.2.1 Repealed
1040. .1.2.2Division .1.2.2 Repealed
1041. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1042. Precautions against ignition of flammable vapours Repealed
1043. .1Division .1 Repealed
1044. .2Division .2 Repealed
1045. Additional provisions applicable only to special category spaces below the bulkhead deck Repealed
1046. NEW CLASS B,C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1047. .1Bilge pumping and drainage Repealed
1048. Precautions against ignition of flammable vapours Repealed
1049. .1Division .1 Repealed
1050. .2Division .2 Repealed
1051. Permanent openings Repealed
1052. CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
1053. Fire patrols, detection, alarms and public address systems (R 40) Repealed
1054. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1055. .1Division .1 Repealed
1056. .2Division .2 Repealed
1057. .3Division .3 Repealed
1058. .4A public address system or other effective means of communication shall be available throughout the accommodation and service spaces and control stations and open decks. Repealed
1059. .5NEW CLASS B, C AND D AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
1060. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1061. .6Division .6 Repealed
1062. .7Division .7 Repealed
1063. 16Upgrading of existing class B ships carrying more than 36 passengers (R 41-1) Repealed
1064. Special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods (R 41) Repealed
1065. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003, AND EXISTING CLASS B SHIPS: Repealed
1066. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
1067. Special requirements for helicopter facilities Repealed
1068. NEW CLASS B,C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
1069. Chapter III: LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES Repealed
1070. Definitions (R 3) Repealed
1071. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1072. Communication, survival craft and rescue boats, personal life-saving appliances (R 6 + 7 + 18 + 21 + 22) Repealed
1073. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1074. Emergency alarm, operating instructions, training manual, assembly lists and emergency instructions (R 6 + 8 + 9 +19 + 20) Repealed
1075. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1076. .1A general emergency alarm system (R 6.4.2) Repealed
1077. FOR NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
1078. A public address system (R 6.5) Repealed
1079. .2.1Division .2.1 Repealed
1080. .2.2Division .2.2 Repealed
1081. 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. Repealed
1082. FOR NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
1083. .2.4NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1084. .2.5Division .2.5 Repealed
1085. .2.6Division .2.6 Repealed
1086. .3Assembly list and emergency instructions (R 8) Repealed
1087. .4Operating instructions (R 9) Repealed
1088. .5Training manual Repealed
1089. .6Instruction for maintenance (R 20.3) Repealed
1090. Manning of survival craft and supervision (R 10) Repealed
1091. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1092. .1Division .1 Repealed
1093. .2Division .2 Repealed
1094. .3Division .3 Repealed
1095. .4Division .4 Repealed
1096. Survival craft assembly and embarkation arrangements (R 11 + 23 + 25) Repealed
1097. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1098. .1Division .1 Repealed
1099. .2Division .2 Repealed
1100. .3Assembly and embarkation stations, alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the assembly and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated. Repealed
1101. .4Division .4 Repealed
1102. .5Division .5 Repealed
1103. .6Division .6 Repealed
1104. NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1105. .7If 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. Repealed
1106. .8Division .8 Repealed
1107. Requirements for ro-ro passenger ships (R 26) Repealed
1108. CLASS B, C AND D RO-RO SHIPS CONSTRUCTED BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
1109. .1Ro-ro passenger ships constructed before 1 January 2003, shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs .6.2, .6.3, .6.4, .7, .8 and .9 not later than the date of the first periodical survey after 1 January 2006. Repealed
1110. Life-rafts Repealed
1111. .1The ro-ro passenger ship's life-rafts shall be served by marine evacuation systems complying with SOLAS Regulation III/48.5, as in force on 17 March 1998, or launching appliances complying with SOLAS Regulation III/48.6, as in force on 17 March 1998, equally distributed on each side of the ship. Repealed
1112. .2Division .2 Repealed
1113. .3Division .3 Repealed
1114. .4Every 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 10 to the High Speed Craft Code. Repealed
1115. Fast rescue boats Repealed
1116. .1Division .1 Repealed
1117. .2Division .2 Repealed
1118. .3Division .3 Repealed
1119. .4In the case where the arrangement or size of an existing ro-ro passenger ship is such as to prevent the installation of the fast rescue boat required by paragraph .3.1, the fast rescue boat may be installed in place of an existing lifeboat which is accepted as a rescue boat or boat for use in an emergency, provided that all of the following conditions are met: Repealed
1120. Means of rescue Repealed
1121. .1Division .1 Repealed
1122. .2The 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. Repealed
1123. .3Division .3 Repealed
1124. Life jackets Repealed
1125. .1Division .1 Repealed
1126. .2Division .2 Repealed
1127. CLASS B, C AND D RO-RO SHIPS CONSTRUCTED AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003 Repealed
1128. Life-rafts Repealed
1129. .1The 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. Repealed
1130. .2Division .2 Repealed
1131. .3Division .3 Repealed
1132. .4Every 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 10 to the High Speed Craft Code. Repealed
1133. Fast rescue boats Repealed
1134. .1Division .1 Repealed
1135. .2Division .2 Repealed
1136. .3Division .3 Repealed
1137. .4In the case where the arrangement or size of an existing ro-ro passenger ship is such as to prevent the installation of the fast rescue boat required by paragraph .3.1, the fast rescue boat may be installed in place of an existing lifeboat which is accepted as a rescue boat or boat for use in an emergency, provided that all of the following conditions are met: Repealed
1138. Means of rescue Repealed
1139. .1Division .1 Repealed
1140. .2The 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. Repealed
1141. .3Division .3 Repealed
1142. Life jackets Repealed
1143. .1Division .1 Repealed
1144. .2Division .2 Repealed
1145. Helicopter landing and pick-up areas (R 28) Repealed
1146. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D RO-RO SHIPS: Repealed
1147. .1Division .1 Repealed
1148. .2Division .2 Repealed
1149. .3Division .3 Repealed
1150. Decision support system for masters (R 29) Repealed
1151. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1152. .1Division .1 Repealed
1153. .2Division .2 Repealed
1154. .3The 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: Repealed
1155. .4Division .4 Repealed
1156. .5Division .5 Repealed
1157. .6Division .6 Repealed
1158. Launching stations (R 12) Repealed
1159. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1160. Stowage of survival craft (R 13 + 24 ) Repealed
1161. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1162. .1Each survival craft shall be stowed: Repealed
1163. .2Division .2 Repealed
1164. .3Every life-raft shall be stowed: Repealed
1165. .4Division .4 Repealed
1166. .5Division .5 Repealed
1167. .6Life-rafts associated with a Marine Evacuation System (MES) shall: Repealed
1168. Stowage of rescue boats (R 14) Repealed
1169. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1170. Stowage of marine evacuation systems (R 15) Repealed
1171. NEW CLASS B,C AND D SHIPS AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D RO-RO SHIPS: Repealed
1172. 1Division 1 Repealed
1173. 2Division 2 Repealed
1174. 3Division 3 Repealed
1175. 4Division 4 Repealed
1176. Survival craft launching and recovering arrangements (R 16) Repealed
1177. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1178. .1Launching appliances complying with the requirements of section 6.1 of the LSA Code shall be provided for all survival craft and except: Repealed
1179. Each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat. Repealed
1180. FOR NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 January 2003: Repealed
1181. .3Division .3 Repealed
1182. .4Division .4 Repealed
1183. .5Division .5 Repealed
1184. .6Division .6 Repealed
1185. .7Division .7 Repealed
1186. .8Division .8 Repealed
1187. Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements (R 17) Repealed
1188. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1189. .1Division .1 Repealed
1190. .2Division .2 Repealed
1191. .3Division .3 Repealed
1192. .4Division .4 Repealed
1193. .5Division .5 Repealed
1194. .6FOR NEW CLASS B,C AND D SHIPS, CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003: Repealed
1195. Emergency instructions (R 19) Repealed
1196. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1197. Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections (R 20) Repealed
1198. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1199. .1Division .1 Repealed
1200. .2Division .2 Repealed
1201. Abandon ship training and drills (R 19 + R 30) Repealed
1202. NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: Repealed
1203. .1Division .1 Repealed
1204. .2An abandon ship drill and fire drill shall take place weekly. Repealed
1205. .3Division .3 Repealed
1206. .4Lifeboats and rescue boats shall be lowered at successive drills in accordance with the provision of SOLAS regulation III/19.3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.6, and 3.3.7. Repealed
1207. .5Division .5 Repealed
1208. .6Division .6 Repealed
1209. .7Division .7 Repealed
1210. .8Division .8 Repealed
1211. Annex II: FORM OF PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE Repealed
1212. PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE Repealed
1213. Annex IIIGUIDELINES FOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSENGER SHIPS AND HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER CRAFT FOR PERSONS WITH REDUCED MOBILITY Repealed
1214. 1Access to the ship Repealed
1215. 2Signs Repealed
1216. 3Means to communicate messages Repealed
1217. 4Alarm Repealed
1218. 5Additional requirements ensuring mobility inside the ship Repealed