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| MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE |
MSC 75/WP.18/Add. 1 |
| 75th session |
23 May 2002 |
| Agenda item 17 |
Original: ENGLISH |
PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF ACTS OF TERRORISM AGAINST SHIPPING
Proposed draft amendments to SOLAS chapters V and XI and the draft ISPS Code
Report of the MSWG (continued)
Corrections to document MSC 75/WP.18
1 Paragraph 1.1 - change date "22" to "23".
2 Paragraph 1.2 - insert "Morocco" and "Portugal".
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Paragraphs 3 and 5 - change "Part I' to read "Part 1" and "Part II" to read "Part 2". |
4 Paragraph 34 -
insert at the end of the first sentence the word ", however, decided later on to develop a separate regulation [XI-2/12] since,", delete the ".", continue the first sentence with the text of sentence 2 and delete the word ",however,".
5 Paragraph 35 - change "Part A" to "Part 1".
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Paragraphs 46 and 67.6 - change at the end "(paragraph 46 and annex 1)" to "(paragraph 46 and annexes 1 and 6)". |
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Paragraph 67 - add to the heading the words "and invitation to ILO" and replace in the chapeau the words "FAL Committee was" by "Legal and FAL Committees were". |
8 |
Move sub-paragraph .5 after .8 and renumber accordingly. |
9 |
Paragraphs 71 and 73 - replace the regulation number "13" by "9". |
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Paragraph 71 - replace the word "resolution" at the end of the paragraph by "regulation". |
11 Insert new paragraphs 95 to 99
Report of the Drafting Group
95 |
The MSWG reviewed the draft text of amendments to SOLAS chapters V and XI and Part A of the draft ISPS Code, prepared by the Drafting Group to check consistency with the MSWG's decisions. |
96 A number of amendments were agreed.
97 The need for alignment of text was noted.
98 |
The MSWG agreed to attach the draft text of amendments to SOLAS chapters V and XI and Part A of the draft ISPS Code, prepared by the Drafting Group, as amended, as annex 1 and 2 of its report to the Committee. |
99 |
The MSWG thanked the members of the Drafting Group for their effort, in particular, the Chairman Mr. Charalambous (Cyprus). |
12 Renumber old paragraph number 95 to number 100.
.4 insert the words ", as proposed under .11" after "2002".
.5 insert the words ", as proposed under .11 and onwards submission to the MS Conference" after "2002".
.7 replace the world "it" by "them".
.10 insert the words "and invitation to ILO" after the word "bodies".
13 Annex 5, about resolution [7]
fifth preambular paragraph - delete the word "unlawful" and insert the words "threatening the security" after the word "acts".
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Draft resolution [8] - third operative paragraph - insert the words "earliest possible" before the word "ratification". |
15 Annex 6, annex page 3
under EPIRB - 406 MHz, at the end of the Note:
insert after the word "developed" the words "by Cospas Sarsat, which should be invited to do so by NAV 48 after that Sub-Committee has taken action as requested in paragraph 67.6 of the MSWG report (MSC 75/WP. 18)".
ANNEX 1
[DRAFT] AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974 AS AMENDED
Chapter V
SAFETY OF NAVIGATION
Regulation 19
Carriage Requirements for Shipborne Navigational Systems and Equipment
1. |
The existing text of paragraphs 2.4.2.4 [2.4.2.5]* to 2.4.2.6 is replaced by the following text: |
Alternative 1
".2.4
In the case of ships, other than passenger ships and tankers, of 300 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 50,000 gross tonnage, not later than the first safety equipment survey1 after 1 July 2004 or by [31 December 2004], whichever occurs earlier; and"
Alternative 2
".2.4
In the case of ships, other than passenger ships and tankers, of 300 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 50,000 gross tonnage, not later than 1 July 2004; and"
Alternative 3
".2.4
In the case of ships, other than passenger ships and tankers, of 10,000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 50,000 gross tonnage, not later than the first safety equipment survey2 on or after 1 July 2004 but not later than 1 July 2005; and
.2.5
In the case of ships, other than passenger ships and tankers, of 300 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 10,000 gross tonnage, not later than the first safety equipment survey3 on or after 31 December 2004; and"
Alternative 4
".2.5
In the case of ships, other than passenger ships and tankers, of 300 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 10,000 gross tonnage, not later than 1 July 2006; and"
2. |
The following new text is added at the end of the existing text of paragraphs 2.4.7: |
"Ships fitted with AIS shall maintain the AIS in operation at all times except where international agreements, rules or standards provide for the protection of navigational information."
Chapter XI
SPECIAL MEASURES TO ENHANCE MARITIME SAFETY
3. Chapter XI is renumbered as Chapter XI-1
Regulation 3
Ship identification number
4. |
The following subtitle is inserted after the title of this regulation: |
"(Paragraphs 4 to 5 apply to all ships to which this regulation applies. For ships constructed before [1 July 2004] the requirements of paragraphs 4 to 5 shall be complied with not later than the first scheduled dry docking of the ship after [1 July 2004])"
5. |
The existing paragraph 4 is deleted and the following new text is inserted: |
"4
The ship's identification number shall be permanently marked:
.1
in a visible place either on the stern of the ship or on either side of the hull, amidships port and starboard, above the deepest assigned load line or either side of the superstructure, port and starboard or on the front of the superstructure or, in the case of passenger ships, on a horizontal surface visible from the air; and
.2
in an easily accessible place either on one of the end transverse bulkheads of the machinery spaces, as defined in Regulation II-2/3.204, or on one of the hatchways or, in the case of tankers, in the pump room or, in the case of ships with ro-ro spaces, as defined in Regulation II-2/3.145, on one of the end transverse end bulkheads of the ro-ro spaces.
5
The permanent marking shall be plainly visible, clear of any other markings on the hull and shall be painted in a contrasting colour.
5.1
The permanent marking, referred to in paragraph 4.1, shall be not less than 20 centimetres in height. The permanent marking, referred to in paragraph 4.2, shall not be less than 10 centimetres in height. The width of the marks shall be proportionate to the height.
5.2
The permanent marking may be made by raised lettering or by cutting it in or by centre punching it or by any other equivalent method of marking the ship's identification number which ensures that the marking is not easily expunged.
5.3
On ships constructed of material other than steel or metal the Administration shall approve the method of marking the ship's identification number."
[6. |
The following new regulations are added after the existing regulation 4: |
| * |
This reference applies to Alternative 4 only |
| 1 |
The first safety equipment survey means the first mandatory annual survey or the first renewal survey for safety equipment whichever of the two is due first after the 1 July 2004 and in addition, in the case of ships under construction, the initial survey. |
| 2 |
The first safety equipment survey means the first mandatory annual survey or the first renewal survey for safety equipment whichever of the two is due first after the 1 July 2004 and in addition, in the case of ships under construction, the initial survey. |
| 3 |
The first safety equipment survey means the first mandatory annual survey or the first renewal survey for safety equipment whichever of the two is due first after the 31 December 2004 and in addition, in the case of ships under construction, the initial survey. |
| 4 |
Or alternatively Regulation II-2/3.30 adopted by resolution MSC.99(73). |
| 5 |
Or alternatively Regulation II-2/3.41 adopted by resolution MSC.99(73) |
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