Saturday, 28 March 2015

CARGO SHIP SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE ( SEQ)


CARGO SHIP SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE

      CARGO SHIP SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE SHALL BE ISSUED AFTER SURVEY TO A CARGO SHIP OF 500 GT. AND OVER WHICH COMPLIES WITH THE RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER II-1,II-2.AND III AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT REQUIREMENT SOLAS-74
       A RECORD EQUIPMENT FOR THE CARGO SHIP SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE (FORM-E) SHALL BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED. IT CONTAINS THE ADDITION OF EQUIPMENT CARRY FOR SAFE LIFE ONBOARD, INCLUDING LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES, FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES AND LIGHT AND SOUND SIGNALS

SURVEYS
1.INITIAL SURVEY
2.RENEWAL SURVEY
3.INTERMEDIATE SURVEY
5.ANNUAL SURVEY

CARGO SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE
     IT DEALS WITH BOTH SAFETY EQUIPMENT, SAFETY CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY RADIO EQUIPMENT COMBINED ISSUED FOR BELOW 500.GT VESSEL. CERTIFICATE VALID TO 5 YEARS ANNUAL AND INTERMEDIATE SURVEY TO BE CARRIED OUT


SEQ



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Saturday, 21 March 2015

INTERNATIONAL LOADLINE CERTIFICATE

INTERNATIONAL LOAD LINE CERTIFICATE


                 CERTIFICATE ISSUED UNDER LOADLINE CONVENTION, IT DEALS WITH DEPTH OF LOADING, STRENGTH OF SHIP, RESERVE BUOYANCY, WATER TIGHT INTEGRITY, PROTECTION OF CREW OR CLASS WHICH HAS BEEN AUTHORISED TO  ASSIGN LOADLINE
               THE PURPOSE OF LOAD LINE ASSIGNMENT TO DECIDE THE MINIMUM FREEBOARD TO DECIDE THE RESERVE BUOYANCY WHICH IS PROVIDED TO ENABLE SHIP TO RISE IN HEAVY SEAS.   CERTIFICATE CONTAINS VARIOUS LOADING CONDITIONS AND DETERMINE RESERVE BUOYANCY/ FREEBOARD OF DIFFERENT CONDITIONS   

SURVEYS
  1. INITIAL SURVEY BEFORE THE SHIP IS PUT IN TO SERVICE
  2. RENEWAL SURVEY AT INTERVAL NOT EXCEEDING 5.YEARS
  3. ANNUAL SURVEY  ±3. MONTHS OF ANNIVERSARY DATE OF THE LOAD LINE CERTIFICATE

                 THE PERIOD  OF VALIDITY OF THE LOAD LINE CERTIFICATE MAY BE EXTENDED FOR A PERIOD NOT EXCEEDING 3 MONTHS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING THE SHIP TO COMPLEATE THE VOYAGE IN PORT TO WHICH TO BE SURVEYED
LOAD LINE SURVEY IS INCLUDED IN HARMONISED SYSTEM OF SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION (HSSC)

INTERNATIONAL LOADLINE CERTIFICATE




Friday, 20 March 2015

CARGO SHIP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE


CARGO SHIP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE

          IT CONTAINS BUILT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SHIP SAFETY OF CONSTRUCTION, THIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED UNDER SOLAS 74, CERTIFICATE VALIDITY PERIOD IS 5 YEARS, THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AFTER SURVEY TO A CARGO SHIP OF 500GT AND ABOVE, THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CARGO SHIP OF SURVEY, SET OUT IN REGULATION 1/10 OF SOLAS74. AND COMPLIES WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER II-I AND II-2 OTHER THAN THOSE RELATING TO FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES AND FIRE CONTROL PLANS THE SAFCON. CERTIFICATE ISSUES ADMINISTRATION OR ORGANISATION AUTHORISED BY IT

SURVEYS
  • INITIAL SURVEY BEFORE THE SHIP IS PUT IN SERVICE
  • RENEWAL SURVEY NOT EXCEEDING 5 YEARS 
  • INTERMEDIATE SURVEY ±3 MONTHS BEFORE OR AFTER THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY DATE OR WITHIN ±3MONTHS BEFORE OR AFTER THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY DATE OF THE CARGO SHIP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE WHICH SHALL TAKE PLACE ONE OF THE ANNUAL SURVEY
  • ANNUAL SURVEY WITHIN  ±3MONTHS OF EACH ANNIVERSARY DATE OF THE CARGO SHIP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE

SAFCON SURVEY IS INCLUDED IN HARMONISED SYSTEM OF SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION (HSSC)

CARGO SHIP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE



Thursday, 19 March 2015

INTERNATIONAL TONNAGE CERTIFICATE


INTERNATIONAL TONNAGE CERTIFICATE

        






AN INTERNATIONAL TONNAGE CERTIFICATE (1969) SHALL BE ISSUED TO EVERY SHIP UNDER TONNAGE CONVENTION THE GROSS AND NET TONNAGE, WHICH HAVE BEEN DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESENT CONVENTION
         THE CERTIFICATE SHALL BE ISSUED BY THE ADMINISTRATION OR BY ANY PERSON OR ORGANISATION DULY AUTHORISED BY IT. EVERY CASE THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CERTIFICATE
         TONNAGE CERTIFICATE HAVE NO EXPIRY DATE AND THERE ARE NO REQUIREMENT FOR PERIODICAL SURVEYS. RE MEASUREMENTS HOWEVER MAY BE REQUIRE IF
  •  THE SHIP CHANGES FLAG
  • THE SHIP UNDERGOES  MODIFICATION AFFECTING THE VOLUME (TOTAL MOULDED ENCLOSED VOLUME OF THE VESSEL,CARGO SPACES, SEGREGATED BALLAST SPACES) OR DESIGNATION OF SPACES
  • THERE IS A CHANGE TO THE FREEBOARD / DRAUGHT.
  • THERE IS A CHANGE TO THE PERMITTED NUMBER OF PASSENGER
  • THE SHIP IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY THE NEW OR ADDITIONAL REGULATION

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY


CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY

            THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED UNDER MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, THIS CERTIFICATE CONTAINS NAME,OFFICIAL NUMBER,CALL SIGN, BUILDERS AND OWNERS DETAILS, ENGINE DETAILS, DIMENSIONS OF SHIP, GT & NT, NATIONALITY
            VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY IS LIFE LONG OF THE  VESSEL,UNLESS VESSEL FLAG IS CHANGED OR SCRAPPED
            THE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY IS THE EVIDENCE OF TITLE OF THE SHIP TO THOES WHO DEALS WITH THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION AND IT DESCRIBES BASIC  DIAMENSIONS AND TYPE OF MACHINERY OF SHIP. IT ESTABLISHES THE SHIPS NATIONALITY AND PROVIDES DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP, ALLOWS SHIP TO OPERATE COMMERCIALLY AND GRANTS THE RECOGNITION AS A VESSEL OF  THE FLAG STATE



CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY

Monday, 16 March 2015

MLC 2006 TITLE-5 COMPLIANCES AND ENFORCEMENT

MLC 2006 TITLE-5

COMPLIANCES AND ENFORCEMENT

5.1.FLAG STATE RESPONSIBILITIES*
            TO ENSURE THAT EACH MEMBER IMPLEMENTS ITS RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS CONVENTION WITH RESPECT TO SHIPS THAT FLY ITS FLAGS.
            EACH MEMBER SHALL ESTABLISH A SYSTEM FOR INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION.
            A MARITIME LABOUR CERTIFICATE COMPLEMENTED BY DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE.

5.1.2.AUTHORISE OG RECOGNISED ORGANISATION (RO)*
            TO CARRY OUT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION FUNCTION WHICH THE RO IS AUTHORISED ORGANISATION BY A COMPETENT AUTHORITY

5..1.3.MARITIME LABOUR CERTIFICATE AND DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE

           THEASE REGULATION APPLIES TO SHIPS OF 500 GT OR OVER ENGAGED IN INTERNATIONAL VOYAGE AND 500 GT OR OVER FLYING FROM A PORT (OR) BETWEEN PORTS IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
             SHIP SHOULD CARRY AND MAINTAIN MARITIME LABOUR CERTIFICATE ALONG WITH DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANT
              CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY RO, PERIOD OF VALIDITY SHALL NOT EXCEED 5 YEARS. ONE INTERMEADIATE INSPECTION SHALL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD ANNIVERSARY DATES OF THE CERTIFICATE
             INTERIM MARITIME LABOUR CERTIFICATE WAS ISSUED FOR SIX MONTHS BY RO. DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR CERTIFICATE SHALL IN TWO PARTS
PART-1 DRAWN BY COMPETENT AUTHORITY
PART-2 DRAWN BY SHIP OWNER

5.1.4.INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT*
            EACH MEMBER SHAL MAINTAIN A SYSTEM FOR INSPECTION BY RO OR ADMINISTRATION
            THE AUTHORITY CONCERNED WITH INSPECTION OF SEAFARERS WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS SHOULD HAVE THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO FULLFILL THEIR FUNCTIONS

5.1.5.ONBOARD COMPLIANT PROCEDURE
            ALL SEAFARERS SHOULD BE PROVIDED ONBOARD COMPLIANT PROCEDURE. AND SHALL PROHIBIT AND PENALIZE ANY KIND OF VICTIMISATION OF SEAFARER FOR FILLING A COMPLIANT. WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO SEAFARERS RIGHT TO SEEK REDRESS THROUGH WHAT EVER LEAGAL MEANS THE SEAFARER CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE

5.1.6.MARINE CASUALITIES*
            EACH MEMBER SHALL HOLD AN OFFICIAL ENQUIRY IN TO ANY SERIOUS MARINE CASUALITY. THE FINAL RESULT SHALL NORMALLY MADE PUBLIC

5.2. PORT STATE RESPONSIBILITIES*
            TO ENABLE EACH MEMBER TO IMPLEMENT ITS RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS CONVENTION REGARDING INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE IMPLEMENTATIONAND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CONVENTION STANDARD ON FOREIGN SHIPS
INSPECTION
5.2.1. INSPECTION INPORTS*
            EACH MEMBER SHALL ACCEPT THE MARITIME LABOUR CERTIFICATE AND THE DECLARATION OF MARITIME LABOUR COMPLIANCE
5.2.2. ONSHOR SEAFARER COMPLIANT –HANDLING PROCEDURE
            EACH MEMBER ENSURE THATSEAFARERS ON SHIPS CALLING AT A PORT IN THE MEMBERS TERRITORY WHO ALLEGE A BREACH OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CONVENTION HAVE THE RIGHT TO REPORT SUCH A COMPLIANT IN ORDER TO FACILITATE A PROMPT AND PRACTICAL MEANS OF REDRESS

5.3. LABOUR SUPPLYING RESPONSIBLITIES*
            TO ENSURE THAT EACH MEMBER IMPLEMENTS ITS RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE CONVENTION AS PERTAINING TO SEAFARER RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT AND THE SOCIAL PROTECTION OF ITS SEAFARERS


*IS NOT SUBJECT TO PSC INSPECTION
ALL OTHER IS SUBJECT TO PSC INSPECTION

Sunday, 15 March 2015

MLC 2006 TITLE-4 HEALTH PROTECTION,MEDICAL CARE,WELFARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION




MLC 2006 TITLE-4

HEALTH PROTECTION,MEDICAL CARE,WELFARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION

1.MEDICAL CARE ONBOARD SHIP AND ASHORE
            TO PROTECT SEAFARERS HEALTH AND ENSURE PROMPT ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE ONBOARD SHIP AND ASHORE MEDICAL CARE SHOULD BE PROVIDEDAT NO COST

2.SHIP OWNERS LIABILITY
            TO ENSURE THAT SEAFARER ARE PROTECTED FROM THE FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCE OF SICKNESS, INJURY OR DEATH OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR EMPLOYMENT
            NATIONAL LAW OR REGULATIONS MAY PROVIDE THAT THE SHIP OWNER SHALL CEASE TO BE LIABLE TO BEAR THE COSTS OF A SICK OR INJURED SEAFARER FROM THE TIME AT WHICH THAT SEAFARER CAN CLAIM MEDICAL BENEFITS UNDER A SCHEME OF COMPULSORY SICKNESS INSURANCE OR SOCIAL INSURANCE OR WORKERS COMPENSATION

3.HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION
            TO ENSURE THAT SEAFARERS WORK ENVIRONMENT ONBOARD SHIPS PROMOTES OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
            THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY SHOULD ENSURE THAT THE IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY ARE TAKEN IN TO ACCOUNT PARTICULARLY AREAS –
            1.EMERGENCY ACCIDENT RESPONSE
            2.THE EFFECTS OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDANCY
            3.HIV/AIDS PROTECTION AND PREVENTION

4. ACCESS TO SHORE BASED FACILITIES*
            TO ENSURE THAT SEAFARERS WORKING ONBOARD A SHIP HAVE ACCESS TO SHORE BASED FACILITIES AND SERVICE TO SECURE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL BEING.

5.SOCIAL SECURITY
            TO ENSURE THAT MEASURES ARE TAKEN WITH A VIEW TO PROVIDING SEAFARERS WITH ACCESS TO SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION.
*IS NOT SUBJECT TO PSC INSPECTION

MLC 2006 TITLE 3 ACCOMMODATION,RECREATIONAL FACILITY,FOOD AND CATERING.





MLC 2006 TITLE- 3

ACCOMMODATION,RECREATIONAL FACILITY,FOOD AND CATERING.

1.ACCOMMODATION AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

            TO ENSURE THAT SEAFARERS HAS CERTIFIED ACCOMMODATION AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ONBOARD
            IT SHALL PAY ATTENTION TOWARDS – SIZE OF ROOMS AND OTHER ACCOMMODATION, HEATING AND VENTILATION, NOISE AND VIBRATION AND OTHER AMBIENT FACTORS, SANITORY FACILITIES, LIGHTING AND HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATION

2.FOOD AND CATERING

            TO ENSURE THAT SEAFARER HAVE ACCESS TO GOOD QUALITY FOOD AND DRINKING WATER PROVIDED UNDER REGULATED HYGENIC CONDITIONS. FOOD ONBOARD SHOULD BE FREE OF CHARGE AND COOK SHALL BE TRAINED AND QUALIFIED