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AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFEAT SEA, 1974

AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFEAT SEA, 1974 [Adopted on 17 June 1983 by Resolution MSC. 6 (48)] Whole document TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER II-1 CONSTRUCTION-SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS Amendment to Regulation 1 Application Amendment to Regulation 3 Definitions relating to Parts C, D and E Amendment to Regulation 5 Permeability in passenger ships Amendment to Regulation 6 Permissible length of compartments in passenger ships Amendment to Regulation 41 Main source of electrical power and lighting systems Amendment to Regulation 42 Emergency source of electrical power in passenger ships Amendment to Regulation 43 Emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships Amendment to Regulation 49 Control of propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge CHAPTER II-2 CONSTRUCTION-FIRE PROTECTION, FIREDETECTION AND FIRE EXTINCT ION Amendment to Regulation 1 Application Amendment to Regulation 3 Definitions Amendment to Regulation 4 Fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants and hoses Amendment to Regulation 5 Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems Amendment to Regulation 7 Fire-extinguishing arrangements in machinery spaces Amendment to Regulation 11 Special arrangements in machinery spaces Amendment to Regulation 13 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems Amendment to Regulation 14 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for periodically unattended machinery spaces Amendment to Regulation 15 Arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils Amendment to Regulation 20 Fire control plans Amendment to Regulation 26 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in ships carrying more than 36 passengers Amendment to Regulation 27 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in ships carrying not more than 36 passengers Amendment to Regulation 32 Ventilation systems Replacement of Regulation 36 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems Amendment to Regulation 37 Protection of special category spaces Amendment to Regulation 40 Fire patrols, detection, alarms and public address systems Amendment to Regulation 49 Restricted use of combustible materials Amendment to Regulation 51 Arrangements for gaseous fuel for domestic purposes Amendment to Regulation 52 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems Amendment to Regulation 53 Fire protection arrangements in cargo spaces Amendment to Regulation 54 Special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods Amendment to Regulation 55 Application Replacement to Regulation 56 Location and separation of spaces Amendment to Regulation 58 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks Amendment to Regulation 59 Venting, purging, gas freeing and ventilation Amendment to Regulation 61 Fixed deck foam systems Amendment to Regulation 62 Inert gas systems CHAPTER III LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS (Replacement) PART A GENERAL 1 Application 2 Exemptions 3 Definitions 4 Evaluation, testing and approval of life-saving appliances and arrangements 5 Production tests PART B SHIP REQUIREMENTS Section I-PASSENGER SHIPS AND CARGO SHIPS 6 Communications 7 Personal life-saving appliances 8 Muster list and emergency instructions 9 Operating instructions 10 Manning of survival craft and supervision 11 Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements 12 Launching stations 13 Stowage of survival craft 14 Stowage of rescue boats 15 Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements 16 Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements 17 Line-throwing appliances 18 Abandon ship training and drills 19 Operational readiness, maintenance and inspections Section II-PASSENGER SHIPS (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS) 20 Survival craft and rescue boats 21 Personal life-saving appliances 22 Survival craft and rescue boat embarkation arrangements 23 Stowage of liferafts 24 Muster stations 25 Drills Section III-CARGO SHIPS (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS) 26 Survival craft and rescue boats 27 Personal life-saving appliances 28 Survival craft embarkation and launching arrangements 29 Stowage of liferafts PART C LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS Section I-GENERAL 30 General requirements for life-saving appliances Section II-PERSONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES 31 Lifebuoys 32 Lifejackets 33 Immersion suits 34 Thermal protective aids Section III-VISUAL SIGNALS 35 Rocket parachute flares 36 Hand flares 37 Buoyant smoke signals Section IV-SURVIVAL CRAFT 38 General requirements for liferafts 39 Inflatable liferafts 40 Rigid liferafts 41 General requirements for lifeboats 42 Partially enclosed lifeboats 43 Self-righting partially enclosed lifeboats 44 Totally enclosed lifeboats 45 Lifeboats with a self-contained air support system 46 Fire-protected lifeboats Section V-RESCUE BOATS 47 Rescue boats Section VI-LAUNCHING AND EMBARKATION APPLIANCES 48 Launching and embarkation appliances Section VII-OTHER LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES 49 Line-throwing appliances 50 General emergency alarm system Section VIII-MISCELLANEOUS 51 Training manual 52 Instructions for on-board maintenance 53 Muster list and emergency instructions CHAPTER IV RADIOTELEGRAPHY AND RADIOTELEPHONY Amendment to Regulation 2 Terms and definitions Addition of new Regulation 14-1 Survival craft emergency position-indicating radio beacons Addition of new Regulation 14-2 Periodic inspection and testing of emergency position-indicating radio beacons Addition of new Regulation 14-3 Two-way radiotelephone apparatus for survival craft CHAPTER VII CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS (Replacement) PART A CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN PACKAGED FORM OR IN SOLID FORM IN BULK 1 Application 2 Classification 3 Packaging 4 Marking, labelling and placarding 5 Documents 6 Stowage requirements 7 Explosives in passenger ships PART B CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT TO SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS LIQUID CHEMICALS IN BULK 8 Definitions 9 Application to chemical tankers 10 Requirements for chemical tankers PART C CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK 11 Definitions 12 Application to gas carriers 13 Requirements for gas carriers CHAPTER II-1 CONSTRUCTION-SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY, MACHINERY ANDELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS Chapter II-1 of the Convention is replaced by the text of Chapter II-1 annexed to resolution MSC.1 (XLV), further amended as follows: Regulation 1 Application In paragraph 1.1 line 3 delete "1 September 1984" and insert "1 July 1986".

In paragraph 1.3.2 line 2 delete "1 September 1984" and insert "1 July 1986".

Replace the whole of paragraph 2 by: "Unless expressly provided otherwise, for ships constructed before 1 July 1986 the Administration shall ensure that the requirements which are applicable under Chapter II-1 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended by resolution MSC.1 (XLV), are complied with." Delete the footnote.

In paragraph 3 lines 4 and 9 delete "1 September 1984" and insert "1 July 1986".

Delete paragraph 5 and renumber paragraph 6 as paragraph 5.

Regulation 3 Definitions relating to Parts C, D and E Amend paragraph 19 as follows: "`Chemical tanker' is a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquid product listed in either: .1 Chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee by resolution MSC.4 (48), hereinafter referred to as `the International Bulk Chemical Code', as may be amended by the Organization; or .2 Chapter VI of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk adopted by the Assembly of the Organization by resolution A. 212 (VII), hereinafter referred to as `the Bulk Chemical Code', as has been or may be amended by the Organization; Whichever is applicable." Amend paragraph 20 to read: "`Gas carrier' is a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas or other products listed in either: .1 Chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk adopted by the Maritime Safety Committed by resolution MSC.5 (48) hereinafter referred to as `the International Gas Carrier Code', as may be amended by the Organization; or .2 Chapter XIX of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk adopted by the Assembly of the Organization by resolution A. 328 (IX), hereinafter referred to as `the Gas Carrier Code', as has been or may be amended by the Organization; whichever is applicable." Regulation 5 Permeability in passenger ships Amend paragraph 4.1 to read: "4.1 In the case of special subdivision required in regulation 6.5, the uniform average permeability throughout the portion of the ship forward of or abaft the machinery space shall be 95-35 b/v where: b = the volume of the spaces below the margin line and above the tops of floors, inner bottom, or peak tanks, as the case may be, which are appropriated to and used as cargo spaces, coal or oil fuel bunkers, storerooms, baggage and mail rooms, chain lockers and fresh water tanks, forward of or abaft the machinery space; and v = the whole volume of the portion of the ship below the margin line forward of or abaft the machinery space." Regulation 6 Permissible length of compartments in passenger ships Replace the heading of section 5 by "Special subdivision standards for ships complying with regulation III/20.1.2." Insert new paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4 as follows: "5.3 The special provisions regarding permeability given in regulation 5.4 shall be employed when calculating the floodable length curves.

5.4 Where the Administration is satisfied that, having regard to the nature and conditions of the intended voyages compliance with the other provisions of this chapter and of chapter II-2 is sufficient, the requirements of this paragraph need not be complied with." Regulation 41 Main source of electrical power and lighting systems Paragraph 1.3, line 3 insert "of rotation" after "direction".

Regulation 42 Emergency source of electrical power in passengerships Amend sub-paragraph 2.1.1 to read: ".1 at every muster and embarkation station and over the sides as required by regulations III/11.4 and III/15.7".

Insert new sub-paragraph 2.1.2 to read: ".2 in alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the muster and embarkation stations, as required by regulation III/11.5".

Renumber sub-paragraphs 2.1.2 to 2.1.7 to read 2.1.3 to 2.1.8.

Paragraph 2.3.4 line 2 delete "manual fire alarms" and insert "manually operated call points".

Regulation 43 Emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships Amend paragraph 2.1 to read: "2.1 For a period of 3 h, emergency lighting at every muster and embarkation station and over the sides as required by regulations III/11.4 and III/15.7." Paragraph 2.4.4, line 2 delete "manual fire alarms" and insert "manually operated call points".

Regulation 49 Control of propulsion machinery from the navigatingbridge Paragraph 3, line 6 delete "the machinery space" and insert "the main machinery space" delete "the machinery control room" and insert "the main machinery control room".

Paragraph 5, line 3 insert "of the propeller" after "thrust." Paragraph 6.1, line 1 delete "in case" and insert "in the case".

Paragraph 6.2, line delete "in case" and insert "in the case".

CHAPTER II-2 CONSTRUCTION-FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE DETECTION AND FIREEXTINCTION Chapter II-2 of the Convention is replaced by the text of Chapter II-2 annexed to resolution MSC.1 (XLV), further amended as follows: Regulation 1 Application In paragraph 1.1 line 3 delete "1 September 1984" and insert "1 July 1986" In paragraph 1.3.2 line 2 delete "1 September 1984" and insert "1 July 1986".

Replace the whole of paragraph 2 by: "Unless expressly provided otherwise, for ships constructed before 1 July 1986 the Administration shall ensure that the requirements which are applicable under Chapter II-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended by resolution MSC. 1 (XLV), are complied with." In paragraph 3 lines 4 and 9 delete "1 September 1984" and insert "1 July 1986".

Delete the footnote.

Regulation 3 Definitions Paragraph 30, amend to: " `Chemical tanker' is a tanker constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquid product of a flammable nature listed in either: .1 Chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee by resolution MSC. 4 (48), hereinafter referred to as `the International Bulk Chemical Code', as may be amended by the Organization; or .2 Chapter VI of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk adopted by the Assembly of the Organization by resolution A.212 (VII), hereinafter referred to as `the Bulk Chemical Code' as has been or may be amended by the Organization; Whichever is applicable." Paragraph 31 amend to: "`Gas carrier' is a tanker constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas or other products of a flammable nature listed in either: .1 Chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee by resolution MSC.5 (48), hereinafter referred to as `the International Gas Carrier Code', as may be amended by the Organization; or .2 Chapter XIX of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk adopted by the Assembly of the Organization by resolution A.328 (IX), hereinafter referred to as `the Gas Carrier Code', as has been or may be amended by the Organization; whichever is applicable." Add an additional paragraph to read: "32 `Cargo area' is that part of the ship that contains cargo tanks, slop tanks and cargo pump rooms including pump rooms, cofferdams, ballast and void spaces adjacent to cargo tanks and also deck areas throughout the entire length and breadth of the part of the ship over the above-mentioned spaces." Regulation 4 Fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants and hoses In paragraph 3.3.2.6 line 3 delete "room" and insert "station".

Regulation 5 Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems In paragraph 2.2 line 2 delete "quantity" and insert "volume".

In paragraph 2.2 line 3 delete "quantities" and insert "volumes".

Regulation 7 Fire-extinguishing arrangements in machinery spaces In paragraph 1.2 lines 1 and 2 delete "air foam equipment" and insert "foam applicator unit".

Regulation 11 Special arrangements in machinery spaces In the first line of paragraph 8 amend "An approved automatic fire detection and alarm system" to read "A fixed fire detection and alarm system".

Regulation 13 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm system In paragraph 2.1 lines 1,2,3 and 5 delete "Manual" and insert "Manually operated".

Regulation 14 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for per-iodically unattended machinery spaces In paragraph 1, line 1 amend to read "A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type in accordance with the".

Regulation 15 Arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating oil and otherflammable oils Insert a new paragraph 6 to read: "6 Prohibition of carriage of flammable oils in forepeak tanks Oil fuel, lubricating, oil and other flammable oils shall not be carried in forepeak tanks".

Regulation 20 Fire control plans Paragraph 1, lines 14 and 15 delete "national language" and insert "official language of the flag State".

Regulation 26 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in shipscarrying more than 36 passengers Paragraph 2.2, line 1 delete "for the purpose of" and insert "For".

paragraph 2.2(1), line 4 delete "fire control and recording stations" and insert "fire control rooms and fire-recording stations".

Paragraph 2.2(5), line 3 delete "Air space" and insert "Air spaces".

Table 26.2, line 5 delete "space" and insert "spaces".

Regulation 27 Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks in shipscarrying not more 36 passengers Paragraph 2.2(1), line 4 delete "stations" and insert "rooms".

In Table 27.1, line 2, column 4 line 3, column 4 line 4, column 4 line 4, column 5 |--------| | e a | | replace B-0 by A-0 | |--------| |--------| | a e | | A-0 B-0 | |--------| Paragraph 4, line 4 delete "this Chapter" and insert "this Part".

Regulation 32 Ventilation systems Paragraph 1.4.3.1, line 1 delete "restricted" and insert "low".

Regulation 36 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems Automa-tic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems Replace Regulation 36 by: "Regulation 36 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems In any ship to which this part applies, there shall be installed throughout each separate zone, whether vertical or horizontal, in all accommodation and service spaces and, where it is considered necessary by the Administration, in control stations, except spaces which afford no substantial fire risk such as void spaces, sanitary spaces, etc., either: .1 a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type and complying with the requirements of Regulation 13 and so installed and arranged as to detect the presence of fire in such spaces; or .2 an automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type and complying with the requirements of Regulation 12 and so installed and arranged as to protect such spaces and in addition a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of Regulation 13 so installed and arranged as to provide smoke detection in corridors, stairways and escape routes within accommodation spaces." Regulation 37 Protection of special category spaces Amend the text of paragraph 1.4.1 to read: "1.4.1 An efficient patrol system shall be maintained in special category spaces. In any such space in which the patrol is not maintained by a continuous fire watch at all times during the voyage there shall be provided a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of Regulation 13. The fixed fire detection system shall be capable of rapidly detecting the onset of fire. The spacing and location of detectors shall be tested to the satisfaction of the Administration taking into account the effects of ventilation and other relevant factors." Amend the text of paragraph 2.2.1 to read: "2.2.1 On any deck or platform, if fitted, on which vehicles are carried and on which explosive vapours might be expected to accumulate, except platforms with openings of sufficient size permitting penetration of petrol gases downwards, equipment which may constitute a source of ignition of flammable vapours and, in particular, electrical equipment and wiring, shall be installed at least 450 mm above the deck or platform.

Electrical equipment installed at more than 450 mm above the deck or platform shall be of a type so enclosed and protected as to prevent the escape of sparks. However, if the Administration is satisfied that the installation of electrical equipment and wiring at less than 450 mm above the deck or platform in necessary for the safe operation of the ship, such electrical equipment and wiring may be installed provided that it is of a type approved for use in an explosive petrol and air mixture." Regulation 40 Fire patrols, detection, alarms and public addresssystems Amend paragraphs 1 and 2 to read: "1 Manually operated call points complying with the requirements of regulation 13 shall be installed".

"2 A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type shall be provided".

Regulation 49 Restricted use of combustible materials Amend the text of paragraph 3 to read: "Primary deck coverings, if applied within accommodation and service spaces and control stations, shall be of approved material which will not readily ignite, or give rise to toxic or explosive hazards at elevated temperatures. **" Regulation 51 Arrangements for gaseous fuel for domestic purposes Delete comma and insert "for the" after "arrangements".

Regulation 52 Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems Auto-matic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems Amend the first three paragraphs to read: "1 In ships in which method IC is adopted, a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of regulation 13 shall be so installed and arranged as to provide smoke detection and manually operated call points in all corridors, stairways and escape routes within accommodation spaces.

2 In ships in which method IIC is adopted, an automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the relevant requirements of Regulation 12 shall be so installed and arranged as to protect accommodation spaces, galleys and other service spaces, except spaces which afford no substantial fire risk such as void spaces, sanitary spaces, etc. In addition, a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of Regulation 13 shall be so installed and arranged as to provide smoke detection and manually operated call points in all corridors, stairways and escape routes within accommodation spaces.

3 In ships in which method IIIC is adopted, a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of Regulation 13 shall be so installed and arranged as to detect the presence of fire in all accommodation spaces and service spaces, except spaces which afford no substantial fire risk such as void spaces, sanitary spaces, etc." Delete paragraph 4.

Regulation 53 Fire protection arrangements in cargo spaces In paragraph 1.3, line 4, delete "by" and insert "with".

Amend the first sentence of paragraph 2.1 to read: "There shall be provided a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type." Replace paragraph 2.4.2 by the following: ".2 Above a height of 450 mm from the deck and from each platform for vehicles, if fitted, except platforms with openings of sufficient size permitting penetration of petrol gases downwards, electrical equipment of a type so enclosed and protected as to prevent the escape of sparks shall be permitted as an alternative on condition that the ventilating system is so designed and operated as to provide continuous ventilation of the cargo spaces at the rate of at least 10 air changes per hour whenever vehicles are on board." Regulation 54 Special requirements for ships carrying dangerousgoods In table 54.2, note f, amend "... in addition to those enumerated ..." to read "... in addition to meeting the requirements enumerated ...".

Amend the first sentence in paragraph 2.3 to read: "A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type shall be fitted to all enclosed cargo spaces including closed vehicle deck spaces." Regulation 55 Application Amend paragraph 2 to read: "Where liquid cargoes other than those referred to in paragraph 1 or liquefied gases which introduce additional fire hazards are intended to be carried, additional safety measures shall be required to the satisfaction of the Administration, having due regard to the provisions of the International Bulk Chemical Code, the Bulk Chemical Code, the International Gas Carrier Code and the Gas Carrier Code, as appropriate." Amend paragraph 6 to read: "Chemical tankers and gas carriers shall comply with the requirements of this part, except where alternative and supplementary arrangements are provided to the satisfaction of the Administration, having due regard to the provisions of the International Bulk Chemical Code, the Bulk Chemical Code, the International Gas Carrier Code an .......

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