Enforced by Port State Control and Flag State Control 90% of inspection failures are caused by Hours of Rest or Seafarer contract issues.

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MARPOL, SOLAS, ILO, MLC Enforced by Port State Control and Flag State Control 90% of inspection failures are caused by Hours of Rest or Seafarer contract issues.

77 hours in any seven day period 4 weeks annual leave Hours of rest schedule must be posted prominently, and accessible to all crew Accurate records must be kept, with any deviation recorded and

1 MARPOL, SOLAS, ILO, MLC Enforced by Port State Control and Flag State Control 90% of inspection failures are caused by Hours of Rest or Seafarer contract issues. Minimum Hours of Rest Not less than 10 hrs in any 24hrs, divided into no more than 2 periods, one of which not less than 6 hours Interval between rest periods no longer than 14 hours. 77 hours in any seven day period 4 weeks annual leave Hours of rest schedule must be posted prominently, and accessible to all crew Accurate records must be kept, with any deviation recorded and explained Official Log Book Required for all ships over 25gt, except pleasure vessels Front Cover includes guidance notes Record of seamen employed in the ship (entered at same time as the crew agreement) Births and deaths Record of drills Record of test drills and inspections of steering gear Record of inspections of crew accommodation (every 7 days) Record of inspections of food / water (not less than every 7 days) Load line, depth of loading etc Dates of arrival and departure at dock Time of posting of freeboard form Narrative Page 1 of 10

2 Crew Agreement Closely related to the O.L.B. these documents are required by ILO and MSA These Forms accompany the crew agreements: ALC 1 (a) ALC 1 (b) ALC 1 (c) each crew member details master, and other persons on board other than crew under 18s Definition of Passengers Any person except A person employed or engaged in any capacity on board the vessel on the business of the vessel, may include: a. Bona-fide members of the crew over 16 who are properly employed on the operation of the vessel b. Person employed by the owner or charterer in connection with business interests, providing a service to all passengers and c. Person employed either by the owner or charterer in relation to social activities on board and providing a service available to all passengers. with reference to b and c, such persons should be included in the crew list, have received familiarisation training, and not be assigned duties on the muster list. GMDSS Log Book Instructions are in the logbook DSC Daily test batteries and internal test DSC Weekly test test call to coast station DSC Monthly test EPIRB, test function SART, test function Batteries, charged, clean and secure Ariel s / Insulators Survival Craft radios, test on frequency other than 156.8Mhz (ch16) Page 2 of 10

3 DRILLS General alarm 7 or more short followed by 1 long blast on ships horn. Drill / Inspection Interval Notes Steering Gear test within 12 hrs prior to sailing, or once per week Abandon Ship Not less than 1 per month Command verbal or other signal as decided by captain Lifejackets to be worn for AS drill Fire Not less than 1 per month At least 1 extinguisher to be discharged by different crew members at each FD Dangerous Space Drills Not less than 1 every 2 months (over 1000gt) Rescue boat drills Not less than 1 every 3 months (MOB) LSA inspections Weekly and Monthly (Inc. rescue boat / lifeboat engines and gen alarm sounding) FFA inspections Monthly, Quarterly and Annually COSWOP 5 or more crew requires a safety officer to be appointed (record in OLB) Safety officer must: Ensure compliance with code Inspect working areas for health and safety at least once every 3 months Stop any work which they believe may cause an accident and inform the master Ensure the minutes of each safety committee meeting are accessible to all crew 5 or more crew requires arrangements to be made for offices and ratings to elect a safety representative (record in OLB) A Safety Representative must have over 2 years at sea since the age of 18 In essence this person, assists and checks the work of the safety officer A Safety Committee must be appointed by the master, who also becomes the chairman. They must meet no less than every six weeks (record in OLB) Risk Assessment s must have been carried out to cover all work activities on board that have a realistic risk of harm to personnel. Page 3 of 10

4 MAIB Marine Accident Investigation Branch Reports of accidents and serious injuries must be reported by the quickest available means. MGN 458 details Serious / Major Injuries and provides further information Accident Report Form PDF (useful to save to your computer should you ever need it) Near misses / Incidents are now recorded as accidents and therefore must be reported Page 4 of 10

5 Merchant code of conduct important sections 5 - Conduct in Emergencies In any emergency or other situation in which the safety of the ship or of any person on board her, whether crew or passengers, is at stake the Master, Officers and Petty Officers are entitled to look for immediate and unquestioning obedience of orders. There can be no exception to this rule. Failure to comply will be treated as among the most serious of breaches of this Code and will be liable to lead the offender s dismissal from the ship (at the first opportunity) and his Company. It may also warrant prosecution under the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Acts. 9 - Misconduct Breeches for which dismissal immediately, or at the end of the voyage, may be appropriate, aside from any legal action. i) assault; ii) wilful damage to ship or any property on board; iii) theft or possession of stolen property; iv) possession of offensive weapons; v) persistent or wilful failure to perform duty; vi) unlawful possession or distribution of drugs; vii) conduct endangering the ship or persons on board; viii) combination with others at sea to impede the progress of the voyage or navigation of the ship; ix) disobedience of orders relating to safety of the ship or any person on board; x) to be asleep on duty or fail to remain on duty, if such conduct would prejudice the safety of the ship or any person on board; xi) incapacity through the influence of drink or drugs to carry out duty to the prejudice of the safety of the ship or of any person on board; xii) to smoke, use a naked light or an unapproved electric torch in any part of a ship carrying dangerous cargo or stores where smoking or the use of naked lights or unapproved torches is prohibited; xiii) intimidation, coercion and/or interference with the work of other employees; xiv) behaviour which seriously detracts from the safe and/or efficient working of the ship; xv) conduct of a sexual nature, or other conduct based on sex affecting the dignity of women and men at work which is unwanted, unreasonable and offensive to the recipient; xvi) behaviour which seriously detracts from the social wellbeing of any other person on board; xvii) causing or permitting unauthorised persons to be on board the ship whilst it is at sea; xviii) repeated commission of breaches of a lesser degree listed in Paragraph 11 after warnings have been given in accordance with the procedures in Paragraph Breaches of a lesser degree of seriousness may be dealt with by: informal / formal warning and written reprimand 11. Lesser serious breaches of the Code a) offences of the kind described at Paragraph 9, which are not considered to justify dismissal in the particular circumstances of the case; b) minor acts of negligence, neglect of duty, disobedience and assault; c) unsatisfactory work performance; d) poor time keeping; e) stopping work before the authorised time; f) failure to report to work without satisfactory reason; g) absence from place of duty or from the ship without leave; h) offensive or disorderly behaviour. Page 5 of 10

6 Disciplinary Procedures Inform / Invite (with option to bring friend) Witness allegation Admit or Deny? Present Evidence to / from Make decision and inform enter invite in OLB give one copy and retain a signed copy enter in OLB enter in OLB, give copy to dismissed crew (note: use crew members name and article number in OLB) OOW = Masters Representative Potential causes for discipline / dismissal Non compliance Not calling master Fitness for duties Deviation from plan Unsafe manoeuvres SALVAGE Lloyds Open Form PDF Open form info and clauses SCOPIC allows for payment of expenses even if unsuccessful Video explaining Loyds Open Form: Publications required on UK flagged ships 1. Official Log Book (MCA) 2. Code of Safe Working Practices (MCA) 5 crew or less - 1 copy More than 5 crew but less than 20-4 copies More than 20 crew - 6 plus 3. International Code of Signals (IMO) 4. IAMSAR Manual Volume III 5. Mariners' Handbook (UKHO) 6. Merchant Shipping Notices, Marine Guidance Notes and Marine Information Notes (MCA) [Only (M) and (M+F) designated notices are required for Merchant ships] 7. Notices to Mariners (UKHO) Notices to Mariners Annual Summary (UKHO) 8. Lists of Radio Signals (UKHO) 9. Lists of Lights (UKHO) 10. Sailing Directions (UKHO) 11. Nautical Almanac (UKHO) 12. Navigational Tables 13. Tide Tables 14. Tidal Stream Atlases 15. Operating and Maintenance Instructions for Navigational Aids carried by the Ship 16. Ship Captains Medical Guide (MCA) Page 6 of 10

7 ALRS Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 5 Vol 6 Maritime Radio Stations Radio Aids to Navigation, Satellite Navigation Systems, Differential GPS (DGPS) Legal Time, Radio Time Signals and Electronic Position Fixing Systems Maritime Safety Information Services Meteorological Observation Stations Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Pilot Services, Vessel Traffic Services and Port Operations M Notices Download MIN s Download MGN s Download MSN s M Notices are required to be carried on every UK registered vessel over 12m in length, except fishing vessels. There are now 3 categories of M Notice MIN MGN MSN - Marine Information Notice - Marine Guidance Notice - Merchant Shipping Notice MIN s and MGN s provide information and guidance which will be of interest to mariners, and the advice contained in them should be heeded. However, MSN s effectively form part of the SI s to which they refer, and as such become part of criminal law. It is important to understand that the SI provides a framework for the rules and states the applicable penalties for non- compliance, but the MSN provides the details and operational aspects of the law. MARPOL Marine Pollution Convention, applies to all vessels. Revised Annex V Adopted July 2011 Annex 1 OIL (over 400gt MCA approve SOPEP) Annex 2 Noxious Liquids Annex 3 Harmful Substances Annex 4 Sewage MGN MSN 1807 Annex 5 Garbage (Garbage record book required over 400gt to be kept for 2 years from last entry) Annex 6 Air Polution MGN 381 MGN 386 MGN462 (over 400gt or engines over 130kW) Page 7 of 10

SOPEP Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan SOPEP must be: Realistic Practical Easy to use APPROVED SOLAS (Ch V applies to all vessels) International Safety Management (ISM) over 500gt PART 1 - ASHORE

8 SOPEP Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan SOPEP must be: Realistic Practical Easy to use APPROVED SOLAS (Ch V applies to all vessels) International Safety Management (ISM) over 500gt PART 1 - ASHORE Shore Side Management Designated Person Ashore Document of Compliance Shore side Management Cert valid for 5 yrs with annual inspection PART 2 - ONBOARD Safety Management System Master Must also carry certified copy of D.O.C. Safety Management Cert. issued after inspection of SMS valid for 5 yrs with intermediate inspection Non Conformity Report When not in compliance with SMS Either Ship or Shore, can issue Non Conformity Report 1. Observation 2. Non conformity (if left unchecked could result in Major, usually 3 mths to rectify) 3. Major Non Conformity vessel cannot leave until dealt with Page 8 of 10

9 When in compliance with SMS 1) Deficiency reports 2) Accident reports 3) Dangerous occurrence reports If vessel has been out of commission then Interim certificate can be applied for, which is valid for six months and ensures a full audit after 3 months. International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS) International Ship Security Certificate, verifies that operating company and vessel have appropriate security plans and procedures Continuous Synopsis Record, a logbook that stays with the ship for its whole life, providing a complete on board history. Safe Manning Document When Establishing Safe Manning Requirements take into account: 1) Frequency of port calls, length and nature of voyage 2) Operating areas and type of operations 3) Number, size and type of main engines and auxiliaries 4) Size, type of vessel, equipment and layout 5) Maintenance 6) How many crew required for various emergency situations 7) Navigational duties and responsibilities as required by STCW 95 including: a. Plan and conduct safe navigation b. Maintain a safe navigational watch c. Handle the vessel in all conditions and operations d. Safely moor and unmoor the vessel e. Maintain safety whilst in port Page 9 of 10

10 LY3 The Large Commercial Yacht Code LY3 Code Applies to vessels Over 24mtrs in commercial use, carrying no cargo and with 12 or less passengers. Grants equivalency with IMO of STCW requirements for merchant vessels Size Certification Notes Over 24mtrs Int. Tonnage Cert Int. Load Line Cert Cert of Compliance Stability Booklet Anti-Fouling Radio Station Licence (+conditions of assignment) (Intact and Damage) (self-declaration cert under 400gt) Covers aspects surveyed under the code for which other certificates are not required + if Over 100gt Garbage Management Plan MARPOL + if Over 300gt Int. Safety Radio Cert Safety Construction (statement of compliance under 500gt) If built to class Safety Equipment (statement of compliance under 500gt) If built to class + if Over 400gt Also applies to private yachts carrying more than 15 persons or over 400gt Int. Oil Pollution Prevention Cert Annexe 1 MARPOL Int. Sewage Pollution Prevention Cert Annexe 4 Int. Air Pollution Prevention Cert Annexe 6 or engines over 130kW Int. Anti-Fouling System Cert Oil Record Book Pt 1 SOPEP manual (Approved) Garbage record book Must be kept for 2 years from last entry + if Over 500gt Int. Safe Manning Cert ISM / ISPS Int. Safety Construction Cert (Construction-Fire) Int. Safety Equipment Cert Cert of Class Int. Ship Security Cert (Fire LSA- Nav Equip) (Continuous Synopsis Record) Int. Safety Management Cert (also copy of companies Document of Compliance ) Maritime Labour Cert Voluntary below 500gt + if Over 1000gt Bunker Convention Cert World Health Organisation can issue Ship Sanitation Control Cert or Exemption Cert Page 10 of 10

1994 HSC Code HSC Code

1994 HSC Code HSC Code 1 SOLAS 74 1.1 Certificates Exemption Certificate Reg. I / 12 Cargo s a 500 GT Passenger s Document of Compliance with the special Requirements for Ships Reg. II - 2 / 19.4 carrying Dangerous Goods 1994