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BELGIUM

September 10, 2014

BELGIUM

Country TitleThe Kingdom of Belgium

Contact DetailsFederal Public Service Mobility and TransportMaritime Transport - Safety of ShippingCity AtriumVooruitgangstraat 56Belgium

Tel: +32 (0)2 277 31 11Fax: +32 (0)2 230 3002

[email protected] mail:www.mobilit.fgov.be

For notification of surveys: ir. Bart HeylbroeckNaval ArchitectFederal Public Service of MOBILITY and TRANSPORTMaritime Transport - Belgian Maritime InspectorateNatiënkaai 5 - B8400 Ostend - BELGIUM Tel: +32 59/56.14.54Fax: +32 59/56.14.74Gsm: +32 475/81.84.88

[email protected]: Emergency Contact: +32 473 700353 Notifications of surveys held and any short term statutory certificate issued should be forwarded to LRAntwerp for forwarding to the BMI. All Statutory Survey related questions should be directed to LR Antwerp and not to the BMI. LR Antwerp willcontact the BMI if necessary. LR Contacts: Local Chief Executive of Belgium, Peter Van de Graaf - Mobile: +32 499 64 95 72Deputy Chief Executive of Belgium, Eric Van Tendeloo - Mobile: +32 496 56 61 08Office and surveyor on duty: +32 3 212 1640

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Harmonised Surveys and CertificationFully implemented

Certification GeneralFull term certificates may only be issued by LR Antwerp, as all statutory certificates issued on behalf of theBelgian Administration must be countersigned by LR Antwerp's authorised surveyor. Short term certificatesmay, therefore, be issued by other offices. A copy of the short term certificate issued is to be forwarded toLR Antwerp. LR Antwerp will then issue the full term certificate. A copy of the Report C11 (IMO) is to be forwarded to the Administration via LR Antwerp.A copy of any certificate issued is to be forwarded to the Administration via LR Antwerp.Both the Flemish and English statutory certificates issued by the BMI should be endorsed on completion ofthe statutory survey.

National 'Certificaat van Deugdelijkheid' (Certificate of Seaworthiness), certificateLR has authorisation to endorse the national 'Certificaat van Deugdelijkheid' (Certificate ofSeaworthiness). The Flag Administration (BMI) will issue, after the special and renewal survey by class, anew 'Certficaat van Deugdelijkheid' valid for 5 years with same expiry date as the Cargo Ship SafetyConstruction Certificate. The certificate will be issued and forwarded to the respective shipping companyupon reception of the survey-report from class. The Certificaat van Deugdelijkheid shall be endorsed by thesurveyor endorsing the last statutory certificate during the annual statutory survey. The "Certificaat van Deugdelijkheid" should not be endorsed by LR if there is no "Certificate of insurance orfinancial security in respect of civil liability for oil pollution damage" on board or if there is no "Certificate ofinsurance or financial security in respect of civil liability for oil pollution damage" on board issued by the BMIafter 20/02/2010. The BMI should be contacted immediately if no "Certificate of insurance or financialsecurity in respect of civil liability for oil pollution damage" is on board before the departure of the vessel.The sailing permission and/or instructions given by the BMI at that moment have to be followed andreported to the BMI.

Port of RegistryThe port of registry on all certificates is to be the Belgium spelling e.g. ANTWERPEN and not Antwerp.

Withdrawal of certificationShould it be identified by an LR surveyor that the condition of the ship or its equipment does not correspondwith the particulars of any of the certificates or class certificates, or its condition is found to be such that theship is not fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship, persons on board or a third party, or presents anunreasonable threat to the marine environment, the LR surveyor is to immediately recommend repairs orcorrective actions to rectify the deficiencies. If the recommended repairs or the corrective actions are not implemented prior to the departure of the ship,the certificate(s) concerned must be withdrawn. LR is to advise the Master in writing that the certificate(s)is(are) invalid from the date of signature of the letter, and that the surrender of the certificate(s) isrequested. The Administration and the local port State control is to be informed immediately and a copy ofthe letter is to be forwarded to them. In those cases where deficiencies are identified which cannot be rectified at the port of survey and the shipis found fit to sail under special provisions without danger to the ship, persons on board or a third party oran unreasonable threat to the marine environment to an appropriate repair yard, the LR surveyor is to givethe Master a letter stating that the certificate(s) are being withdrawn with effect from the date of signature ofthe letter. A conditional certificate is to be issued. The conditional certificate is to be valid only long enoughto permit the ship to proceed to the port where the correction will be made: the maximum validity will be twomonths, except in cases where the Administration has given special dispensation. The Administration mustapprove the conditional certificate. The local port State control must be informed immediately and copies ofthe letter and the approval by the Administration must be forwarded to them. The withdrawn certificate should either be removed from the ship or be placed on board in a closed, sealedenvelope in custody and under the responsibility of the Master. Only the attending surveyor who is to carryout the resurvey is authorised to open the sealed envelope.


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Reporting GeneralAll survey codes will be shown on the reporting system for the benefit of the Owners. In order that these codes may be reported when required memo FSX will be added to the ships records. Incases in which a ship changes flag to Belgium, surveyors should request London Classification Services toadd the memo PRIOR to downloading the SPP in order that correct survey code reporting may take place.Similarly FSX should be deleted prior to downloading the SPP for ships leaving the Belgium Flag. NOTE.If the required surveys are carried out by the BMI the owners should be advised to notify LR Antwerp of thedate and place the survey was held in order that a dummy report may be issued to update the records.Memo BLG will state this requirement. If however clear evidence is available to the surveyor attending that surveys have been held by BMI, thesurveys may be reported in the normal manner and the details should be recorded in the narrative.

Notifying the Administration in the event of deficiencies and damageLR is to immediately notify the Administration and receive the OK from the Administration before acting inthe case of detainable deficiencies. A detainable deficiency is a defect where the seaworthiness of the shipis no longer guaranteed, and which must be repaired before departure. This may relate to certificates or toclass certificates. In the case of deficiencies, the Administration must be informed. A deficiency is a shortcoming or omissionthat has not been rectified and which may be harmful for the safety of the ship. A time window will be set byLR or the Administration, within which the deficiency must be rectified. In the case of an observed deficiency, the Administration must be informed. An observed deficiency is adeficiency which gives no cause for concern in the (near) future. The frequency of reinspection, where thesituation allows, will fit in with other periodic inspections (e.g. must be checked during an annual survey,keel survey, etc.). Where accidental damage in a port, either during loading and unloading operations, or damage sustainedwhile manoeuvring the ship has occurred, the Administration must be informed. Information about theworking methods must also be sent to the Administration. Where accidental damage has occurred, other than in a port, the Administration must be informed. The Administration has access to CDLive.

Exemptions, waivers, extensions of certificatesRequests for exemptions should be made through the Local Chief Executive in Belgium who is based in theLR Antwerp office (see above for contact details). In instances where, temporarily, the requirements of an applicable instrument cannot be met underparticular circumstances, the LR surveyor is to specify such measures or supplementary equipment as may

repairs can be made orbe available to permit the vessel to proceed to a suitable port where permanentconsidered equipment can be renewed / replaced. The Administration must approve these measures beforethey are implemented. If the ship is in a foreign port, LR is to ensure that a report is sent to the appropriateport State control authorities. This report must contain the notification of approval by the Administration.

Change of Flag and/or Change of Class

Transfer of ClassIf a Belgian flagged ship transfers Class to LR, LR can issue or renew certification only after all overduesurveys have been satisfactorily completed and all overdue recommendations or conditions of class


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previously issued against the ship have been completed as specified by the losing Classification Society.Prior to the issuance or renewal of the certificates, LR, as the gaining Classification Society, must advisethe losing Society and the Administration of the date of issue or renewal of certificates and confirm the date,location and action taken to satisfy each overdue survey, each overdue recommendation and overduecondition of class. If she ship is not classified by an RO, LR is to consider the ship to be a non-classed ship. LR is to assemblea complete history file. Before finally issuing the certificates, a joint inspection is to be carried out by LR andthe Administration. For ships that are registered, or are contemplating registry in the Belgian register but were involved withanother Flag Administration prior to or during the final stages of construction and that have not yet beendelivered, special procedures and requirements will be drawn up by the Administration, on a case-by-casebasis and in close consultation with LR.

MEDWhere a vessel is to change Flag from a non-EU/EEA member state to an EU/EEA member state, thesurveyor is to confirm with the gaining Administration that equipment on board which is required to becertified under the MED, and which does not have such certification, is acceptable to the gainingAdministration.

Port State ControlIf a Belgian flagged ship is detained in a foreign port by port State control, or any other competent authority,LR, when advised of the detention, is to immediately notify the designated official. Acting on a report fromthe competent port authorities, the designated official may conduct a full inquiry into the cause and natureof the foreign port authority's report. If so requested, LR is to cooperate with the designated official to see tothe repair of any failures reported, on behalf of the designated official. LR is to report this to the designatedofficial and the foreign port authorities. If a Belgian flagged ship is inspected in a foreign port by the appropriate port State control and the lattermakes remarks about the certificates, without resulting in detention, LR, when advised of the remarks, is toinform the designated official immediately.

Requirements GeneralFor all ships all communications with the administration to be via LR Antwerp and survey authorisations areas below.Surveyors must ensure that authorisation is received for surveys not automatically authorised by BMI. Allrequests for authorisation to carry out surveys for which LR is not authorised should be made through theLocal Chief Executive in Belgium, who is based in the LR Antwerp office (see above for contact details).

Belgian Maritime Inspectorate Circularshttp://www.mobilit.belgium.be/nl/scheepvaart/koopvaardij/ All BMI Circulars can be found at

Evaluation, Testing and Approval of Life Saving Appliances and ArrangementsLR is fully authorised to undertake the evaluation, testing and approval of Life Saving Appliances andArrangements.

SAFCONAuthorisation Details

SAFCON - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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SAFCON - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Renewal Full -

Initial Full -

Annual Full -

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Technical Requirements

The local LR offices may only issue a short term SAFCON cert. The full term SAFCON certificate has to beissued by LR ANTWERP.

Safety EquipmentAuthorisation Details

Safety Equipment - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Partial -

Safety Equipment - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Annual Partial -

Periodical Partial -

Renewal Not Authorised -


New BuildsLR has Case by Case authorisation to carry out plan approval and the initial survey for ships being builtunder the Belgian Flag. LR Antwerp is to be contacted to obtain authorisation in these cases at the contractstage. A Statement of Compliance (Form 1774) can then be issued; the BMI will issue the full-termcertificate. The SE1 and Form E are also to be prepared.

Annual/Periodical SurveysLR is authorised to undertake Annual and Periodical Safety Equipment Surveys.

Halon systemsHALON fixed fire-fighting systems to be decommissioned by 31 December 2003 in accordance with EUregulations 2037/200. Immersion Suits

Flag circularImmersion suits are to be serviced every three years by an RO approved service supplier.2006/001

Inspection and testing of CO2, nitrogen cylinders

2, 10% of CO nitrogen cylinders should be tested each year after 10 years of age or 100% every 10 years

thereafter.

Navigation lights, navigation light controllers and associated equipmentResolution MSC.253(83) is mandatory for:l new shipsl existing ships where such equipment was not previously carried on board or where equipment which

was previously carried on board the ship is replaced, except where international conventions permitotherwise, whether or not the ship is situated with the EU when the equipment is placed on board.


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Any navigation lights, navigation light controllers or associated equipment that were installed on board priorto 6 April 2010, and which do not comply with the MED, do not need to be replaced; any navigation lightsetc. that were installed on or after 6 April 2010 must, however, comply with the MED.

Sick bay, medical equipment and medicinesThe sick bay, medical equipment and medicines are to be checked as part of the Safety Equipment survey.

Electronic charts

Flag circular 2008/001

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RadioAuthorisation Details

Radio - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Radio - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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New BuildsLR has Case by Case authorisation to carry out plan approval and the initial survey for ships being builtunder the Belgian Flag. LR Antwerp is to be contacted to obtain authorisation in these cases at the contractstage. A Statement of Compliance (Form 1773) can then be issued; the BMI will issue the full-termcertificate. The GMDSS Record and Form R are also to be prepared.

Periodical SurveyLR is authorised to undertake Periodical Safety Radio Surveys. The "Radio License", "GMDSS Maintenance Contract" and "Global Operating Certificate" have to bechecked as part of the periodical radio survey. The on-board equipment must comply with D96/98/EC as amended.

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Passenger - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Not Authorised -

Passenger - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation


Initial Not Authorised -


No notified requirements

ISM CodeAuthorisation Details

ISM Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Partial -

Safety Management Certificate - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Renewal Partial -

Interim Partial -

Initial Partial -

Intermediate Not Authorised -

Document of Compliance - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Document of Compliance[1]Any Company , who wishes to operate ships under Belgian flag, should apply for ISM Code certification

to the Belgian Maritime Inspectorate. An assessment of the Company's management system is required to be carried out at the offices where

andsuch management is carried out at other locations (ex: branch offices), depending on the Company'sorganisation and the functions of the various locations. The mentioned assessment will be carried out bythe Recognized Organisation (RO) and must be witnessed by an auditor of the Belgian MaritimeInspectorate. The Belgian Maritime Inspectorate reserves the right to intervene during the assessment and imposeadditional questions. The Belgian Maritime Inspectorate may abort the assessment if the Company'sstructure or management system does not comply with the Belgian requirements. The Belgian requirementsmay be additional to the requirements mentioned in the ISM-code. Only on satisfactory completion of the assessment and upon the satisfaction of the BMI-auditor, aDocument of Compliance or an Interim Document of Compliance in accordance with paragraph 14.1 of theISM-Code will be issued by Belgian Maritime Inspectorate.


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The validity of a Document of Compliance will be subject to annual verification. The annual verification willbe carried out by the RO in accordance with the working agreement (Table IV, 1.25), but shall be witnessedby a BMI official. The audit plan may be subject to additional verifications of BMI. The controlling MMSO is to forward a copy of all the ISM Code related audit documents(annual/periodical/renewal DOC) to LR Antwerp for forwarding to the BMI and archiving purposes. Actions and follow up audits, resulting from any recorded non-conformities, are to be mutually agreedbetween the recognized classification society and BMI. The attending RO auditor will endorse the DOCupon successful completion of the annual verification. The Belgian Maritime Inspectorate may request an additional DOC-audit to be carried out, if there isevidence of mayor non-conformities or when an assessment of the ISM-system is required as a result of anincident. I such case BMI may request the additional audit to be carried out by another classificationsociety, which has not carried out any ISM-DOC-verification for the concerned Company. Only the Belgian Maritime Inspectorate is authorised to withdraw the Document of Compliance when theannual verification is not requested or if there is evidence of major non-conformities with the ISM-code.

Safety Management Certificate (SMC)The recognized classification societies are authorised to carry out the ISM verifications related to the SafetyManagement Certificate, on behalf of Belgium, in accordance with the working agreement, Table IV, section1.27, with the exception of Intermediate audits. Intermediate audits will be carried out by theAdministration. This includes the required endorsements of the certificates. When at the time of completing an initial or renewal verification, a SMC, issued by BMI, is not available, therecognized classification society may issue a "short term" SMC with a maximum validity of 5 months. The"short term" SMC must be replaced, as soon as possible, by a "full term" SMC, issued by BMI. An Interim Safety Management Certificate can be issued with a maximum validity of 5 months. Based onexceptional circumstances, an extension of one month may be granted. Following the satisfactory completion of the initial Safety Management audit of the ship, BMI will issue thefull term Safety Management Certificate, based on the audit-report (mentioned below). A full term SafetyManagement Certificate has a maximum validity of 5 years. In principle only one intermediate verification is to be carried out, it should be take place between thesecond and third anniversary date of the issue of SMC. However BMI reserves the right, in specific cases,to increase the frequency of the intermediate verifications. BMI should always be informed of any planned SMC-audit at least 14 days in advance. This can be donethrough the BMI [email protected] email address: . BMI reserves the right to carry out any

orgiven audit by itself, with or without the assistance of a recognized classification society, to only witnessany given audit which is leaded by a recognized classification society. The controlling MMSO is to forward a copy of all the ISM Code related audit documents(annual/periodical/renewal SMC) to LR Antwerp for forwarding to the BMI and archiving purposes. Upon completion of any verification, a report should be forwarded, without delay, to BMI. Any report shouldalways be sent through, and validated by, the local chief representative of the classification society inBelgium. The report should include at least the following information: l Place and date of the verificationl Identification of the audit teaml Type of verification (interim/initial/renewal/additional)l Audit plan (interviews with the different departments and key-personnel)l Registered non-conformities and observationsl Required actions and/or follow up auditsl Copy of the "short term" SMC (if applicable)


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When non-conformities have been registered, the RO, should inform BMI regarding the corrective actions tobe taken, the follow up audits and the final clearance of the non-conformities. In case of registering any major non-conformities with the ISM-Code, the recognized classification societiesare authorised by BMI to withdraw the SMC. In such case, BMI should be immediately contacted throughthe flag state contact procedure (BMI 2008/002Circular ).

Other applicable ISM Flag circulars, 2005/003, 2010/003, 2010/005 .

ISPS CodeAuthorisation Details

ISPS Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Partial -

ISPS Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Interim Partial -

Initial Partial -

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Renewal Partial -


International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)The recognized security organisations (RSOs) are authorised to carry out the Interim, Initial and RenewalISPS verifications related to the International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC), on behalf of Belgium, inaccordance with the working agreement, Table IV, section 1.30. This includes the required endorsements ofthe certificates. LR is not authorised to carry out the Intermediate verification; the Administration willundertake this verification. When at the time of completing an initial or renewal verification, an ISSC, issued by BMI, is not available,the RSO may issue a short term ISSC with a maximum validity of 5 months. The short term ISSC should bereplaced, as soon as possible, by a full term ISSC, issued by BMI. Any Interim International Ship Security Certificate will be issued with a maximum validity of 5 months.Based on exceptional circumstances, an extension of one month may be granted. Following the satisfactory completion of the initial Ship Security audit of the ship, BMI will issue the full termInternational Ship Security Certificate, based on the verification-report (mentioned below). A full termInternational Ship Security Certificate has a maximum validity of 5 years. In principle only one intermediate verification is to be carried out, it should take place between the secondand third anniversary date of the issue of ISSC. However BMI reserves the right, in specific cases, toincrease the frequency of the intermediate verifications. BMI should always be informed of any planned ISSC-audit at least 14 days in advance. This can be done

[email protected] through the BMI specific email address: . BMI reserves the right to carry out anygiven audit by itself, with or without the assistance of a RSO, or to only witness any given audit which isleaded by a RSO.

Reporting to BMIUpon completion of any verification, a report should be forwarded, without delay, to BMI. Any report shouldalways be send through, and validated by, the local chief representative of the RSO in Belgium. The reportshould include at least the following information: Place and date of the verification


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Identification of the audit teamType of verification (interim/initial/renewal/additional)Audit plan (interviews with the different departments and key-personnel)Any observations and possible required actionAny recommendationsCopy of the short term ISSC (if applicable) AuditorEach RSO should forward to BMI, a list of the auditors within the RSO, who are assigned to perform theverifications, both for the SSP and on board, on behalf of the Kingdom of Belgium. Only the personsmentioned in this list will be authorised to perform the earlier mentioned verifications. It is the responsibilityof the RSO to inform BMI of any changes in the above mentioned list. RSO-auditors should, when doing a SSP review at the shipping company and when doing verificationsonboard, be able to present following documentation:l Valid passportl Evidence of being in service of the RSO (RSO-ID pass or declaration from the RSO)l Evidence of being authorised for ISPS (in accordance with IACS PR 25) Ship Security Plan (SSP)In accordance with the ISPS-code, the shipping company should prepare a SSP and a ship securityassessment (SSA). The SSP should include at least the issues mentioned in article 9.4 of part A of theISPS-code. The preparation of the SSP and SSA may be performed by a RSO, chosen by the shipping company. Thereview and approval of the SSP can not be performed by the same RSO who has been involved in thepreparation of the SSP or SSA. When the SSP and SSA has been finalised, the shipping company should submit the SSP and the report ofthe SSA to the RSO (assigned for the review and approval) for approval. BMI does need not to be informedseparately. Once the SSP has been approved, the RSO issues a "letter of approval" and validates all pages of theapproved SSP. The RSO shall forward the letter of approval to BMI for endorsement, to which BMI returnsthe endorsed letter of approval to the RSO. The countersigned letter of approval shall be put in the SSP onboard the vessel. BMI reserves the right to fully review the SSP and issue remarks which could result in amendments of theSSP. For security reasons, BMI will not keep any copy of the SSP for shipping companies based in Belgium. However the SSP should be readably available at the shipping company at any time. Upon request of anauthorised person of BMI the shipping company must be able to present instantly any given SSP. On the other hand, BMI will keep one copy of the SSP for shipping companies based outside Belgium. Thismay be either a hard copy or an electronic version. Amendment of the Ship Security PlanAny amendment of an approved procedure, SSP and/or security equipment, shall be notified to the RSO(who has performed the approval of the SSP). The RSO, decides in each case if this amendment is permitted without a new verification, or that furtherinspection is required. International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)The extent of delegations to the RSO for the issue and verifications related to the International ShipSecurity Certificate is in accordance with the Work Matrix, Table IV, 1.30. The maximum validity of the ISSC for Belgian flagged vessels will be, in principle, 5 years unless expressedotherwise (see Security Alert System). BMI reserves the right, in specific cases, to reduce the maximumvalidity or even withdraw the certificate.


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The RSO performing the verification must be the same RSO who has performed the review and approval ofthe SSP. The RSO, authorised by BMI, may not impose higher requirements than those stated in: l part A of the ISPS-codel paragraphs 8.1 to 13.8 of part B of the ISPS-code (agreed by the Maritime Security Working Group

MSWG)l the articles from part B of the ISPS-code in accordance with the EU-regulation 13611/03, COD

2003/0089 The interpretation by BMI of any requirement overrules the interpretation made by the RSO. In case of anyconflict between the shipping company and the RSO, the shipping company should contact BMI. Thefindings of the RSO will be considered as advice to BMI. Interim International Ship Security CertificateThe extent of delegations to the RSO for the issue and verifications related to the Interim International ShipSecurity Certificate is in accordance with the Work Matrix, Table IV, 1.29. Reporting of non conformitiesThe RSO provides the shipping company a summary of the noted non-conformities, resulting from the initialverification. A copy of the summary and the recommendation from the RSO to not issue the ISSC are tobe forwarded to BMI. The concerned shipping company should within a period of maximum 2 months, from the date of the initialverification, rectify all noted non-conformities. After rectification, a new verification should take place,however the scope of the verification shall be limited to the noted non-conformities. This new verificationshould be performed by the same RSO who has noted the non conformities. The report of the new verification and the recommendations by the RSO should be forwarded as soon aspossible to BMI. If the shipping company does not rectify all deficiencies within above mentioned period of 2 months, a fullinitial verification should take place. Training Ship Security Officer (SSO) / Company Security Officer (CSO)To this date, the STCW 78 Convention, as amended in 1995 has not incorporated the standards of trainingfor SSO and CSO. Therefore, meanwhile, officially BMI will not certify or endorse any training course forSSO or CSO. The SSO and CSO must be able to perform the security related duties and responsibilities specified inarticle 11.2 and 12.2 of the ISPS-code. The RSO shall verify the knowledge and performance of the CSOan SSO during the approval of the SSP and verifications on board. BMI requests documentary evidence for SSO and CSO, from a third party institution, that a training hasbeen followed and that this training fulfils the requirements set in article 13.1 of part B of the ISPS-code. Although mentioned in the SSP, the name and contact details of the CSO must be formally transmitted toBMI in a separate message, any subsequent change must immediately be notified. Security Alert Systems (SAS)The performance of the SAS shall be in accordance with:l Resolution MSC 147 (77)l MSC circular 1072 without restrictions The hardware belonging to the SAS is subject to the radio-inspections (related to the Cargo Ship SafetyRadio Certificate), for example the check on performance when connected to the emergency power.


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For some types of ship the date of coming into force of the ISPS-code and the mandatory instalment date ofthe Security Alert System (SAS) will not coincide. For those ships, BMI will not make any remark on theISSC regarding missing SAS. The shipping company remains responsible for the instalment of the SAS prior the deadline. The shippingcompany shall inform the RSO when instalment of the SAS has been completed. The RSO will thenperform an additional verification to confirm compliance of the SAS with the requirements of SOLASChapter XI-2 Reg. 6. Records"Records" as specified in article 10 of part A of the ISPS shall be kept on board for a period of minimum 3years. Declaration of Security (DoS)Each Declaration of Security shall be kept on board for a period of minimum 3 years. Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)The Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) will be issued exclusively by BMI. The format of the CSR and theprocedure to be followed is mentioned in the BMI-circular 2004/005.Other applicable ISPS Flag circulars, 2004/001, 2004/002, 2005/004, 2010/002, 2010/005, 2011/002

Chemical CodesAuthorisation Details

Chemical Codes - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Full -

Chemical Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Initial Full -

Annual Full -

Intermediate Full -

Renewal Full -

International Chemical Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Annual Full -

Intermediate Full -

Renewal Full -


For new buildings, the responsibility for plan approval is to be agreed between LR and the Administrationon a case-by-case basis.

CertificationFull term certificates may only be issued by LR Antwerp, as all statutory certificates issued on behalf of theBelgian Administration must be countersigned by LR Antwerp's authorised surveyor. Short term certificatesmay, therefore, be issued by other offices. A copy of the short term certificate issued is to be forwarded toLR Antwerp. LR Antwerp will then issue the full term certificate.


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Gas CodesAuthorisation Details

Gas Codes - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Partial -

Gas Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Initial Partial -

Annual Partial -

Intermediate Partial -


International Gas Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Initial Partial -

Annual Partial -




New BuildsLR has Case by Case authorisation to carry out plan approval and the initial survey for ships being builtunder the Belgian Flag. LR Antwerp is to be contacted to obtain authorisation in these cases at the contractstage. A statement including all details required for the certificate of fitness is to be prepared. The full-termCertificate of Fitness will be issued by the BMI.

Annual/Intermediate SurveysLR is authorised to undertake Annual and Intermediate Gas IGC surveys

Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk CargoesAuthorisation Details

Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Full -

BC Code (All) - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Initial Full -

Annual Full -

Renewal Full -

BC Code (A & C) - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Carriage of Dangerous GoodsAuthorisation Details

Carriage of Dangerous Goods - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Full -

Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Reg 54 or 19) - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Annual Full -

Initial Full -

Renewal Full -

Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Reg 19) - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Initial Full -

Annual Full -

Renewal Full -



Cargo Securing ManualsAuthorisation Details

Cargo Securing Manuals - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Full -

Cargo Securing Manuals - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Full -



MODU CodeAuthorisation Details

MODU Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation



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MODU Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Not Authorised -



Special Purpose ShipsAuthorisation Details

Special Purpose Ships - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Partial -

Special Purpose Ships - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Partial -

Standard Authorisation

Annual - Full authorisation.



High Speed Craft CodeAuthorisation Details

High Speed Craft Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Partial -

High Speed Craft Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Partial authorisation for Initial, Periodical and Renewal. Authorisation only for items in Chapters 3, 9, 10 and12 of the HSC Code.



StabilityAuthorisation Details

Stability - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation


Intact Stability - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Grain Stability - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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LoadlineAuthorisation Details

Loadline - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Full -

Loadline - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Renewal Full -

Initial Full -

Annual Full -


Grid lettering may be in English.A short term Load Line Cert. may be issued and a copy to be forwarding to LR Antwerp for making the fullterm Belgian LL cert, forwarding to BMI for counter signing and forwarding to the company. The full term LLwill be forwarded to LR records electronically by LR Antwerp on completion of the endorsement by BMI.A copy of the Report C11 (IMO) is to be forwarded to the Administration via LR Antwerp.A copy of the assignment letter, freeboard calculation and record of conditions of assignment are to be sentto the administration via LR Antwerp.

Multiple Load Line Certificates2005/005Flag circularMultiple load line certificates are issued subject to the following (see ):

1. The ship is to comply fully with all relevant legislative safety requirements in force for a ship of amaximum deadweight corresponding to the least freeboard shown on the certificates issued. Safetystandards are to be maintained regardless of the deadweight of the ship.

2. The initial survey of load line marks corresponding to the certificates are to be carried out by an LRsurveyor, who will verify that the load line marks are permanently marked on the ship's sides and advisethe Master of his responsibilities. The Surveyor will also hand over the Guidance Notes with the loadline certificates issued.

3. The Master must ensure that only one set of load line marks and the corresponding load linecertificate are visible at any one time. The remaining load line marks are to be painted out, and the loadline certificates not being used, are to be kept in a sealed envelope under lock and key by the Master.

4. The Master is to make an official entry in the ship's deck log book on every occasion the load line marksare changed. Additionally, the shipping company should inform the Belgian Maritime Inspectorate eachtime the load line has been changed.

5. The load line marks for the intended voyage must be exhibited and all others painted over beforeloading cargo.

6. The stability booklet shall contain information relating to all the freeboards assigned for which a load linecertificate has been issued.

7. An LR surveyor is to witness each change of marks, verify the correct certificate is exhibited and sealthe envelope containing the other certificates. The surveyor is to carry out an examination of the ship tosatisfy himself as to its condition and countersign the official logbook entry.

8. In the event that the change of marks is scheduled for a port where an LR surveyor is unavailable, andupon approval of the Administration and LR, the changes may be made under the Master'sresponsibility with the attendance of the Chief Engineer who should verify each step as specified above.At the next convenient port, the requirements of 7 are to be complied with.

9. When a periodical load line inspection is held, the Master is to ensure that each set of loa dline marksare verified and that all corresponding load line certificates are endorsed.


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10. The Record of Construction and Equipment attached to MARPOL Annex 1, IOPP certificate and theCargo Ship Safety Equipment are issued exclusively by BMI.

11. The Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, issued by LR, should show only the greatestdeadweight A note should be added at the foot of the page, cross referenced by * to read "This is amultiple Load Line vessel".

12. Each certificate must be compliant with the Belgian format of International Load Line Certificate. Allissued certificates are to be forwarded to the BMI for countersignature before being put onboard. Oneset of load line certificates will be kept by BMI for their records.

TonnageAuthorisation Details

Tonnage - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation


Tonnage - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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MARPOL Annex IAuthorisation Details

MARPOL Annex I - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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MARPOL Annex I - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Annual Partial -




New BuildsLR has Case by Case authorisation to carry out plan approval and the initial survey for ships being builtunder the Belgian Flag. LR Antwerp is to be contacted to obtain authorisation in these cases at the contractstage. A Statement of Compliance (Form 1464) can then be issued; the BMI will issue the full-termcertificate. Form A or Form B are to be prepared.

Annual/Intermediate SurveysLR is authorised to undertake Annual and Intermediate MARPOL Annex I surveys.

Type Approval of Oil Pollution Prevention EquipmentLR is fully authorised to undertake the type approval of Oil Pollution Prevention Equipment

Approval of the Oil Discharge MonitoringLR is fully authorised to approve the Oil Discharge Monitoring certificate.


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MARPOL Annex IIAuthorisation Details

MARPOL Annex II - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Full -

MARPOL Annex II - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Annual Full -

Intermediate Full -

Renewal Full -



Approval of P&A ManualLR is fully authorised to approve the P&A Manual.

MARPOL Annex IVAuthorisation Details

MARPOL Annex IV - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Full -

MARPOL Annex IV - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Renewal Full -

Initial Full -



MARPOL Annex VAuthorisation Details

MARPOL Annex V - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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greater than or equal to LR is fully authorised to approve the Garbage Management Plan on ships 400GRTgreater than or equal toor ships 15 persons.

MARPOL Annex VIAuthorisation Details

MARPOL Annex VI - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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MARPOL Annex VI - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Intermediate Full -

Annual Full -

Renewal Full -

Initial Full -


CertificationFull term certificates may only be issued by LR Antwerp, as all statutory certificates issued on behalf of theBelgian Administration must be countersigned by LR Antwerp's authorised surveyor. Short term certificatesmay, therefore, be issued by other offices. A copy of the short term certificate issued is to be forwarded to

2010/004Flag circularLR Antwerp. LR Antwerp will then issue the full term certificate.

International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC)/ Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan(SEEMP)

SEEMP¿s are required to be carried on board not later than the first intermediate or renewal survey of theIAPP certificate, whichever occurs first, on/ after 1 January 2013. Vessels above 400GT are to be providedwith a SEEMP and issued with an IEEC.

NOx CodeAuthorisation Details

NOx Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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NOx Code - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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CertificationThe EIAPP Certificate may be issued by the attending surveyor. A signed hard copy of this EIAPPCertificate should be forwarded to LR Antwerp for countersigning by LR Antwerp and forwarding to theAdministration.

Anti Fouling SystemsAuthorisation Details

Anti Fouling Systems - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Anti Fouling Systems - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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CertificationThe International AFS Certificate may be issued by the attending surveyor. A signed hard copy of this IAFSCertificate should be forwarded to LR Antwerp for countersigning by LR Antwerp and forwarding to theAdministration.

Ballast Water ManagementAuthorisation Details

Ballast Water Management - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation


Ballast Water Management - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Not in force



SFV (Torremolinos) ConventionAuthorisation Details

SFV (Torremolinos) Convention - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation


SFV Convention - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Ships below convention sizeAuthorisation Details

Ships below convention size - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation


Ships below convention size - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Crew AccommodationAuthorisation Details

Crew Accommodation - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation


Crew Accommodation - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Maritime Labour ConventionAuthorisation Details

Maritime Labour Convention - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Overview Partial -

Maritime Labour Convention - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

Interim Partial -

Initial Partial -


Renewal Partial -


Until 20th August 2014 RO's will be granted authorisation to undertake MLC inspections on a Companybasis where LR is carrying out ISM certification. On receipt of a request from a company for initial inspection of a vessel against the Maritime LabourConvention, 2006, the CFO is to contact the Antwerp office who will advise BMI of the request.The original DMLC Part I and the DMLC Part II signed by the ship owner are to be on board the vessel.LR does not have authorisation to endorse the DMLC Part II or to issue a maritime labour certificate. Acopy of the DMLC Part II and the inspection report are to be forwarded to the Antwerp office on completionof the inspection. The DMLC and the maritime labour certificate will be issued by the flag Administrationfollowing review of the submitted documentation.


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From 20th August 2014, LR will receive full authorisation for Belgian flag companies with delegation limitedto initial, intermediate and renewal inspections. LR are not authorised for Interim inspections, DMLC Part II reviews or crew accommodation matters all ofwhich remain a flag Administration responsibility.

Lifting AppliancesAuthorisation Details

Lifting Appliances - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation

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Lifting Appliances - Survey Type Standard Authorisation Alternate Authorisation




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