Malta Administration Requirements in Force 0106

MALTA MARITIME AUTHORITY

ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

MERCHANT SHIPPING DIRECTORATE

(LAST UPDATE – 5TH JANUARY 2006)

Malta Maritime Authority Merchant Shipping Directorate Maritime House, Lascaris Wharf Valletta VLT 01 MALTA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SOLAS 74

1.1 Periodical hydrostatic pressure testing of CO2 bottles for fixed fire-

extinguishing installations (Superceded by 1.17)

1.2 Closing and securing of bow, side, stern door and ramps

(Deleted)

1.3 Immersion Suits and Thermal Protective Aids

1.4 SOLAS 1974, as amended Chapter II-2 Regulation 6.2

Spare Charges (Superceded by 1.17)

1.5 Annual dry-docking of passenger ships

1.6 Fire-extinguishing arrangement for paint lockers and flammable

liquid lockers

1.7 Passenger ships – SOLAS 92 Amendments (Deleted)

1.8 Provisional Radio Station Licence/Issuance of Conditional Cargo

Ship Safety Radio Certificate

1.9 Spare charges for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

(Superceded by 1.17)

1.10 Radio Direction Finder (Superceded by 1.10.1)

1.10.1 Radio Direction Finder (Rev. 1)

1.11 Periodic Servicing of Launching Appliances and On-Load

Releasing Gear (Superceded by 1.11.1)

1.11.1 Periodic Servicing of Launching Appliances and On-Load

Releasing Gear (Rev. 1)

1.12 General Requirements for Lifejackets on Dynamically Supported

Craft (Deleted)

1.13 GMDSS Personnel onboard Malta Flagged Vessels (Superseded

by 1.13.1)

1.13.1 GMDSS Personnel onboard Malta Flagged Vessels (Rev. 1)

1.14 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs)

1.15 Carriage requirements for GPS receivers

1.16 Fire and Abandon Ship Drills

1.17 Fire Protection Systems and Appliances, and Compressed Gas

Cylinders

1.18 Fire Control Plans – Graphical Symbols

1.19 Immersion Suits


1.20 Electroni Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)

and Back-Up Arrangements

2 MARPOL 73/78

2.1 Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) and

International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate (Deleted)

3 LOAD LINES 66

3.1 Multiple Load Line Certificates

4 ITC 69

4.1 Certificate of Survey and International Tonnage Certificate (1969)

4.2 Certificate of Survey and International Tonnage Certificate (1969)

Forms

5 MISCELLANEOUS

5.1 Statutory Certificates

5.2 Notification of Withdrawal of Class

5.3 Survey Status Report

5.4 Change of Flag Procedures

5.5 Approval of Grain Loading Booklet, Shipboard Oil Pollution

Emergency Plan (SOPEP) and Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)

5.6 ISM Audits (Revoked by 5.10)

5.7 Harmonised System of Survey and Certificaton – SOLAS

Certification for Cargo Ships

5.8 Cargo Gear Surveys

5.9 ISM Certificates

5.10 Attendance during Surveys, Audits and Verifications held in Malta

6 DYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED CRAFT AND HIGH SPEED CRAFT

6.1 Dynamically Supported Craft – General requirements for

lifejackets


Immersion Suits and

Thermal Protective Aids

Date Issued 30 November 1994 Section 1

Revision No. - Item 1.3

Date Revised - Page 1 of 1

SOLAS 74 as amended in 1983 Chapter III Regulation 27.3

With respect to the application of Regulation 27.3.2 to existing ships by 1 July 1991

please be guided by the following which are the requirements of this Administration

in respect of Malta Flagged Ships.

Unless the ship is equipped in accordance with Regulations 27.3.2.1 or 27.3.2.2

then the following applies.

aa) The provision of only three immersion suits, with the complement of

persons not provided with immersion suits being provided with

thermal protective aids, will be acceptable for voyages bound by:

i) In the North by latitude 65 degrees North in the Atlantic

Ocean and latitude 55 degrees North in the Pacific Ocean.

ii) In the South bound by latitude 50 degrees South, and

iii) East of longitude 10 degrees east in the Kattegat and Baltic

Sea from 1 May to 30 November both days inclusive.

Provided that boarding onto primary survival craft does not require prior entry into

the water, otherwise an immersion suit is to be provided for every person on board.

bb) Exemption from these requirements will be favorably considered for

ships engaged solely between the parallels of latitude of 20 degrees

North and 20 degrees South. Requests in this respect should be

directed to this office.

cc) For voyages outside the above trade areas (i.e. for the issue of an

unconditional Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate) there

must be provided an immersion suit for every person on board the ship.

With respect to (cc) above, the endorsement of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment

Certificate is no longer required and instead an Exemption Certificate annexed to

the said certificate should be issued with the same limitations.


Annual Dry Docking of

Passenger Ships

Date Issued 05 September 1995 Section 1



This Administration’s requirements with respect to the annual dry-docking of

passenger ships, in accordance with SOLAS 74/78 as amended, for the issue of the

Passenger Ship Safety Certificate are as follows:

1) All Passenger Ships over 20 (twenty) years of age must be dry-

docked annually.

Extensions of only up to 3 months will only be granted after an In-

Water Survey (I.W.S) has been carried out to the satisfaction of the

Classification Society.

2) Passenger Ships under 20 (twenty) years of age may, on a case by

case basis, be granted an exemption from the annual dry-dock and

instead have alternating Dry-Docking/In-Water Survey arrangement.

Prior authorization shall always be requested from this office.


Fire-Extinguishing Arrangement for

Paint Lockers and Flammable Liquid Lockers

Date Issued 20 September 1995 Section 1



With respect to the interpretation of Regulation 18.7 Chapter II-2 of SOLAS 74/78,

as amended, this Administration has adopted the IACS interpretation, hence:-

1) Paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers having a deck area of 4m2

or more shall be provided with a fire-extinguishing system enabling

the crew to extinguish a fire without entering the space. Installation

arrangements may be any one of the following arrangements:

a) a carbon dioxide system that is designed for 40 per cent of

the gross volume of the space, or

b) a dry-powder system that is designed for at least 0.5 kg

powder per cubic metre, or

c) a water-spraying system that is designed to provide a supply

of 5 litres/m2/minute.

2) Water spraying systems may be connected to the ship’s main

system.

3) Other systems than those mentioned above may be accepted by this

Administration if these are not less effective.

4) Paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers having a deck area of less

than 4m2, portable carbon dioxide or dry-powder fire extinguishers

may be accepted in lieu of fixed installations.


Provisional Radio Station Licence/Issuance of

Conditional Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate

Date Issued 07 January 1999 Section 1



These requirements revoke the requirements dated 30 March 1994.

1) Upon registration, vessels are issued with a Provisional Ship Radio

Station Licence valid for three months and thereafter a Permanent

Ship Radio Station Licence with a validity period of either one year or

three years.

2) Recognised Classification Societies are hereby instructed that when

change of flag or renewal radio surveys are carried out and a copy of

the provisional or permanent ship radio station licence is not yet

available onboard, the classification society is authorised to issue a

Conditional Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate valid only for

two months on condition that no deficiencies are identified during the

survey. This office must be advised immediately whenever such

certificate is issued.


Radio Direction Finder

Date Issued 14 January, 1999 Section 1

Revision No. 1 Item 1.10.1

Date Revised 27 June 2002 Page 1 of 1

Our instructions to Classification Societies dated 14th January 1999 concerning

Radio Direction Finder Apparatus on board Maltese registered vessels (item 1.10)

are hereby revoked and replaced by Administration requirement item 1.15 (Carriage

requirements for GPS Receivers) issued on 27 June 2002.

Under the provisions of the amended Chapter V of the 1988 Protocol to the SOLAS

’74 Convention (SOLAS 2000 amendments), Radio Direction Finder (R.D.F)

apparatus referred to in Reg.V/12(p) of the SOLAS ’74 Convention in force prior to

01st July, 2002 shall no longer be required on or after this date.

Accordingly, exemption certificates for Radio Direction Finder apparatus shall no

longer be issued on or after 01st July, 2002.

Exemption certificate(s) for Radio Direction Finder apparatus issued before 01st July

2002 shall hold valid until the first survey after 01st July, 2002.


Periodic Servicing of Launching Appliances

and On-Load Releasing Gear

Date Issued 08 April 1999 Section 1


Date Revised 28 March 2000 Page 1 of 3

Our instructions to Classification Societies dated 8 April 1999 are hereby revoked.

With respect to the SOLAS Amendment to Chapter III Regulation 20.11 – ‘Periodic

Servicing of Launching Appliances and On-load Releasing Gear’ that came into

force on 1 July 1998 please note the following:

This Administration is adopting ‘IACS Unified Interpretation SC144 (Rev.1 Nov.

1999)’ and ‘IACS Guidance Note to Surveyors re application of SOLAS 1974 (as

amended) Reg III/20.11.1.3 (Dynamic Test of Winch Brake) on ships with

equipment manufactured and installed prior to July 1986’. Copies are attached

for ease of reference.

As regards Para/Point 2 of the Unified Interpretation, the Administration

Requirement is that the first service is to be carried out during the first Safety

Equipment Renewal Survey on or after 1 July 1998. If at the time of this survey

the port is not a convenient port then a Conditional Safety Equipment Certificate

is to be issued valid for only 6 months, by which time this requirement is to be

complied with.

Vessels with appliances manufactured or installed prior to 1 July 1986 and that

have already been exempted from the dynamic test of the winch brake in

accordance with SC144, have now to comply with these requirements at the

next Safety Equipment Renewal or Annual Survey, whichever is the earliest.


SC144

Periodic Servicing of Launching Appliances and on-load Releasing Gear (Chapter III, Regulation 20.11) 1. The reference to five (5) year intervals in III/20.11.1.2 and III/20.11.2.3 starts as of 1 July 1998. 2. The first service should be as soon as possible after 1 July 1998 and not later than 1 July 2003. 3. The reference to “properly trained personnel” in III/20.11.2.2 means competent persons familiar with the on-load system and would include, but is not necessarily limited to, manufacturers’ representatives, or shipyard engineers or a specialist vendor, certified by a manufacturer. 4. The thorough examinations/overhauls and tests in five year intervals shall be done in the presence of a surveyor.

Notes: 1. This Unified Interpretation is to be uniformly implemented by all Members and Associates from 1 July 1999, unless otherwise instructed by a Flag State. 2. Changes introduced in Rev.1 are to be applied from 1 July 1999.

IACS Int. 1999/Rev.1

SC144 (1999) (Rev.1 Nov. 1999)


GUIDANCE NOTE TO SURVEYORS RE APPLICATION OF SOLAS 74 (AS

AMENDED) REGULATION III/20.11.1.3 (DYNAMIC TEST OF THE WINCH

BRAKE) ON SHIPS WITH EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED AND INSTALLED

PRIOR TO 1 JULY 1986.

1. Prior to testing, Surveyors should establish whether or not the winch has a

speed-limiting device.

2. If not, it should be ascertained whether the Master/Owner’s representative

has any objection to carrying out the dynamic test as required by the

regulation.

3. If the Master/Owner’s representative does have an objection, he/she should

be advised of the need for him/her to apply to the flag Administration for an

exemption from this requirement.

4. In the meantime the test may be postponed to not later than 30 June 2003

IACS Int. 1999/Rev.1


GMDSS Personnel

onboard Malta Flagged vessels



Date Revised 03 May 2000 Page 1 of 1

Our instructions to Classification Societies dated 20 April 2000 are hereby revoked

This Administration’s requirement in respect of the minimum number of GMDSS

personnel is as follows:

Cargo Vessels

2 Deck Officers holders of a recognised GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate

(GOC), or

1 Dedicated Radio Officer also holder of a recognised GMDSS General

Operator’s Certificate (GOC).

Passenger Vessels 3 Deck Officers all holders of a recognised GMDSS General Operator’s

Certificate (GOC), or

2 Deck Officers and 1 Dedicated Radio Officer all holders of a recognised

GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (GOC), or

1 Deck Officer and 2 Dedicated Radio Officers all holders of a recognised

GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (GOC).

Please note that the “Dedicated Radio Officer” shall have no other responsibilities

on-board except those related to radio communications.

For vessels provided with “On-board Maintenance” certification, the person

designated to perform such functions shall be in possession of either a 1st Class or

2nd Class GMDSS Radio Electronics Certificate, or equivalent.


Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs)

Date Issued 28 March 2002 Section 1



With respect to SOLAS 2000 Amendments, Chapter II-2 Regulation 13.3.4 and

13.4.3 which will enter into force for all ships on 1 July 2002, all Maltese registered

vessels are required:-

to fully comply with SOLAS 2000 amendments, Chapter II-2, Regulation 13.3.4

and 13.4.3 and MSC/Circ.849

to carry at least two (2) EEBD’s within the machinery spaces (Regulation

13.4.3.1)

to carry at least two (2) spare EEBD’s (Regulation 13.3.4.1)

to carry at least one (1) spare EEBD solely for training purposes and which

should be marked accordingly (MSC/Circ.849 – Annex – Para 6)

The actual number and location of all EEBD’s, both within the accommodation and

machinery spaces, is to be determined by the vessel’s Classification Society

Surveyor after relevant surveys of the spaces have been carried out in accordance

with Regulation 13.3.4 & Regulation 13.4.3 and MSC/Circ.849

The number and location of all EBBD’s onboard shall be indicated on the Fire

Control Plan (Regulation 13.4.3.2).

Malta Maritime Authority Merchant Shipping Directorate Maritime House, Lascaris Wharf Valletta VLT 01 MALTA Carriage requirements for GPS Receivers

Date Issued 27 June 2002 Section 1



Under the provisions of the amended Chapter V of the 1988 Protocol to the SOLAS

’74 Convention (SOLAS 2000 amendments), Maltese Registered ships constructed

on or after 01st July, 2002 and to which the new SOLAS Reg.V/19.2.1.6 applies shall

install:

Two (2) independent GPS receivers conforming to performance standards set out in

IMO resolution A.819 (19), as amended by resolution MSC.112 (73).

A GPS receiver installed as forming an integral part to the onboard GMDSS

installation may also be considered as one of the units required provided that this

unit can also be operated from an independent reserve source of energy in the

event of failure of the ship’s main and/or emergency source of electrical power.

For ships (Malta Flag) constructed before 01st July 2002 not yet meeting the above

requirements and to which SOLAS Reg.V/19.1.2.2 applies, these shall comply by

not later than the first survey after 01st July 2002, at which time, the Radio Direction

Finder unit shall no longer be required.


Fire and Abandon Ship Drills Date Issued 26 May 2003 Section 1



Reference to SOLAS 74, as amended, Chapter III Regulation 19.3.2 this

Administration requires that onboard all Maltese registered cargo ships Fire and

Abandon Ship Drills are carried out at fortnightly intervals.

Fire and Abandon Ship Drills onboard all Maltese registered passenger ships are to

be carried out in accordance with SOLAS 74 Chapter III Regulation 30.2 (i.e. at

weekly intervals).


Fire Protection Systems and Appliances and Compressed Gas Cylinders

Periodic Maintenance, Inspection and Testing Date Issued 23 June 2003 Section 1



These Administration Requirements, which have been developed in line with the applicable IMO Circulars and Guidelines, are intended to establish the interval and extent of maintenance, inspection and testing required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as amended. Application These requirements shall apply to all Maltese registered ships engaged on international voyages. Entry into force All ships shall comply with this Administration Requirements not later than the date of the first safety equipment survey (annual, periodical or renewal) on or after 1 July 2003. Revocation Administration Requirement Item 1.1 dated 18 October 1993 ‘Periodical Hydrostatic Pressure Testing of CO2 Bottles for Fixed Fire-Extinguishing Installations’. Administration Requirement Item 1.4 dated 6 April 1995 ‘SOLAS 1974, as amended, Chapter II-2 Regulation 6.2 – Spare Charges’. Administration Requirement Item 1.9 dated 7 January 1999 ‘Spare Charges for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus’ Definitions Administration Malta Maritime Authority Approved Approved by the Administration and/or Recognised Organisation. Recognised Organization A Classification Society recognised by the Administration. Organisation International Maritime Organization (IMO) Operational readiness All fire protection systems and appliances shall at all times be in good order and available for immediate use while the ship is in service. If a fire protection system is under repair, then suitable arrangements to the satisfaction of the Recognised Organization and Administration shall be made to ensure that safety is not diminished.


Maintenance, Testing and Inspection The maintenance, testing and inspection shall conform to the requirements as laid down herein and, unless expressly stipulated otherwise, the inspection schedule as provided in IMO’s MSC/Circ.850. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Servicing All portable fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually at an approved shore-based servicing station. Replacement of Extinguishing Medium

Type of Portable Fire Extinguisher Interval Water 12 months Foam 12 months Dry Chemical (Extinguisher type: Non-permanently pressurized) 5 years

Dry Chemical (Extinguisher type: Permanently pressurized) 2 years

Hydrostatic Pressure Test and Test Pressure All non-permanently pressurized portable fire extinguishers shall be hydrostatically pressure tested at intervals not exceeding 10 years. All permanently pressurized portable fire extinguishers and propellant cartridges shall be hydrostatically pressure tested at intervals not exceeding 5 years. Notwithstanding the above, whenever the loss in pressure of a permanently pressurized portable fire extinguisher exceeds 10% of the nominal pressure, then the portable fire extinguisher shall be hydrostatically pressure tested before being recharged. Portable fire extinguishers and propellant cartridges shall be tested to the pressures indicated hereunder.

Portable Fire Extinguishers and Propellant Cartridges

Test Pressure

Water Foam Dry Chemical Halon

At least 1.5 x w.p. (or 2 N/mm2 if the w.p. is unknown)

Carbon Dioxide At least 25 N/mm2 Propellant Cartridges

• CO2 type with safety devices • CO2 type without safety devices

At least 2 x w.p. 25 N/mm2 35 N/mm2

w.p. – working pressure


Spare Charges For portable fire extinguishers of the same type capable of being recharged on board, spare charges shall be provided for 100% of the first 10 portable fire extinguishers and for 50% of the remaining portable fire extinguishers. Not more than a total of 60 spare charges need to be provided. For portable fire extinguishers that cannot be recharged on board, additional portable fire extinguishers of the same quantity, type and capacity shall be provided for 100% of the first 10 portable fire extinguishers and for 50% of the remaining portable fire extinguishers. FIXED HIGH PRESSURE CO2 FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS Inspection Every 3 months, the ship’s crew shall check the CO2 cylinders for proper stowage, alignment of activating levers on each of the cylinders and tightness of securing/clamping arrangements. Prior to entry into the CO2 cylinder bank room all safety procedures shall be adhered to. Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Over a maximum period of 10 years at least 50% of the CO2 bottles shall be tested by hydraulic pressure at an approved shore-based servicing station. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, occasional hydrostatic pressure testing may be requested at the discretion of the Surveyor from the Recognised Organization conducting the statutory surveys if there exists evidence to cause concern on the condition of the cylinders. FIXED LOW PRESSURE CO2 FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS Inspection Annual examination of the bulk CO2 containment tank during statutory safety equipment surveys shall include:

• close examination of all pipe connections to the tank. Selected areas of insulation are to be removed as necessary;

• where extensive corrosion of other evidence of deterioration exists,

connecting pipes or delivery pipes are to be removed for examination and testing, as necessary, to determine actual wall thickness.

• examination of selected areas of the tank shell under insulation to determine

shell condition, and if necessary, make use of appropriate means to ascertain wall thickness;


• removal of insulation and examination of underlying steelwork in any area

where there is evidence of corrosion through staining or other signs; The annual inspections detailed above shall be programmed to examine, in so far as it is possible, different areas of the system at each annual examination. If the examination reveals evidence of deterioration in the pipework or tank shell this shall be followed up to determine extent of deterioration and if necessary an internal examination shall be conducted. Any repair or replacement shall be carried out to specifications of the Recognized Organization. Provided that the above inspections are carried out annually and that records confirming satisfactory condition are readily available, then bulk CO2 systems need only be inspected internally after a maximum period of 20 years. FIXED HALON FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

Hydrostatic Pressure Test or Thickness Measurement Subject to the ready availability of Halon Banking Facilities for the purpose of containment and recharging, over a maximum period of 10 years at least 50% of the Halon bottles shall be tested by hydraulic pressure at an approved shore-based servicing station. However, when Halon Banking Facilities are not available, Halon cylinders shall be subjected to thickness measurement in lieu of the hydrostatic pressure test as required above. At least 50% of the cylinders shall be thickness measured over a maximum period of 10 years. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, occasional hydrostatic pressure testing or thickness measurement, as applicable, may be requested at the discretion of the attending Class Surveyor conducting the statutory surveys if there exist evidence to cause concern on the condition of the cylinders. FIXED DRY POWDER FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

Servicing Servicing shall be carried out every 2 years at an approved shore-based servicing station. Testing of dry powder sample for moisture absorption shall be carried out at the same interval. SPRINKLER, FIXED PRESSURE WATER-SPRAY AND WATER-MIST SYSTEMS

Servicing Servicing shall conform to instructions of the manufacturer and the Recognised Organization.


FIXED FOAM FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS Foam Sample Analysis Foam sample analysis shall be carried out after a period of 3 years and thereafter every year at an approved independent/manufacturer’s laboratory. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, occasional foam sample analysis may be requested at the discretion of the attending Surveyor from the Recognised Organization during statutory surveys if there is cause to question the suitability of the foam. CYLINDERS FOR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) Inspection A general examination of the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, including check for air cylinder pressure/leakage, shall be carried out at fortnightly intervals by the ship’s crew. On ships provided with a recharging system for air cylinders, a check for air quality shall be carried out every 12 months at an approved independent/manufacturer’s laboratory. Maintenance Maintenance by the ship’s crew shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Hydrostatic Pressure Testing and Test Pressure Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders of lightweight type shall be carried out at an approved shore-based servicing station at intervals and test pressure stipulated by the manufacturer and Recognised Organisation. Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders other than of lightweight type shall be carried out every 5 years at an approved shore-based servicing station at a test pressure of 1.5 times the working pressure. Spare Charges The following number of spare charges are to be provided for each breathing apparatus:

Ship Type Spare Charges Cargo Ships without dedicated cylinder recharging facility 2 Cargo Ships with dedicated cylinder recharging facility 1 Passenger Ships carrying less than 36 passengers 1 Passenger Ships carrying more than 36 passengers At least 2


CYLINDERS FOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING DEVICE (EEBD) Inspection A general examination and check of cylinder pressure, as applicable, shall be carried out every 3 months by the ship’s crew and records of checks are to be maintained. Maintenance Maintenance by the ship’s crew shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Spare Devices All ships shall carry at least two spare Emergency Escape Breathing Devices. CYLINDERS FOR SURVIVAL CRAFT SELF-CONTAINED AIR SUPPORT SYSTEM Inspection A general examination and check of cylinder pressure shall to be carried out at fortnightly intervals by the ship’s crew and records of checks are to be maintained. Hydrostatic Pressure Testing and Test Pressure Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders of lightweight type shall be carried out at an approved shore-based servicing station at the intervals and test pressure stipulated by the manufacturer and Recognised Organisation. Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders other than of lightweight type shall be carried out every 5 years by an approved shore-based servicing station at a test pressure of 1.5 times the working pressure. MEDICAL OXYGEN CYLINDERS Inspection A general examination and check of cylinder pressure shall be carried out every month by the ship’s crew and records of checks are to be maintained. Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders shall be carried out at an approved shore-based servicing station at the intervals and test pressure stipulated by the manufacturer and Recognised Organisation.


CYLINDERS FOR REFRIGERANT GASES AND GASES FOR BURNING EQUIPMENT Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Prior to accepting cylinders on board, the date stamp shall be checked and ensured that not more than 5 years have elapsed since the last hydrostatic pressure test. For cylinders remaining onboard, arrangements shall be made for the exchange of cylinders if more than 5 years have elapsed since their last hydrostatic pressure test.


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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERSSystem or Appliance Inspections Medium

Replacement Hydrostatic Pressure

Test Spare Charges/Devices

Ship board Shore Water

Foam 12 months

Dry Chemical

2 years (permanently pressurized) 5 years (non-permanently pressurized)

5 years (permanently pressurized) 10 years (non-permanently pressurized) or When pressure loss is greater than 10% (permanently pressurized)

Rechargeable type 100% spare charges for first ten 50% spare charges for remainder Non-rechargeable type 100% additional extinguishers for first ten 50% additional extinguishers for remainder

Halon

CO2

As per Administration Requirement and MSC/Circ 850

Annually

5 years or When pressure loss is greater than 10% (permanently pressurized)

100% additional extinguishers for first ten 50% additional extinguishers for remainder

Propellant Cartridges 5 years FIXED FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

System Inspections Hydrostatic Pressure Test Shipboard Shore

High Pressure CO2

Every 3 months Stowage, alignment of activating levers and proper stowage

50% of cylinders every 10 years

Bulk CO2 Annual external inspections or internal inspection at 20 years

Halon

When banking facilities available – 50% of cylinders to hydro test every 10 years When banking facilities not available 50% of cylinders thickness measured every 10 years

Dry Powder

2 years (including moisture absorption test)

Sprinkler Water-Spray Water-Mist

As per manufacturer’s instructions

Foam

Analysis after 3 years and annually thereafter

SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUSInspections Hydrostatic Pressure Test Spare Charges Shipboard Shore

Every 15 days General examination and cylinder pressure check

Every 12 months air quality check

Cylinders of lightweight type As per manufacturer’s requirements Cylinders of non-lightweight type Every 5 years at 1.5 x w.p.

2 spare charges for each SCBA on cargo ships without charging facility 1 spare charge for each SCBA on cargo ships with charging facility 1 spare charge for each SCBA on passenger ships carrying less than 36 passengers At least 2 spare charges for each SCBA on passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers

EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING DEVICESShipboard Inspections Spare Devices Every 3 months a general examination and cylinder pressure check All ships to carry 2 spare devices

CYLINDERS FOR SURVIVAL CRAFT AIR SUPPORT SYSTEMShipboard Inspections Hydrostatic Pressure Test Every 15 days a general examination and cylinder pressure check

Cylinders of lightweight type – As per manufacturer’s requirements Cylinders of non-lightweight type – Every 5 years at 1.5 x w.p.

MEDICAL OXYGEN CYLINDERShipboard Inspections Hydrostatic Pressure Test Every month a general examination and cylinder pressure check As per manufacturer’s requirements

CYLINDERS FOR REFRIGERANT GASES AND GASES FOR BURNING EQUIPMENTHydrostatic Pressure Test every 5 years


Fire Control Plans - Graphical Symbols Date Issued 15 December 2003 Section 1



Reference SOLAS 74, as amended, Chapter II-2 Regulation 15.2.4, the graphical

symbols as set out in IMO Resolution A.654 (16) shall be used for fire control plans

onboard all Maltese registered ships. Graphical symbols shall be in colour.

Maltese registered ships are to comply with this requirement by not later than the first

safety equipment survey (annual, periodical or renewal) on or after 1 January 2004


Immersion Suits Date Issued 8 November 2005 Section 1



Reference is made to SOLAS 74 Chapter III Regulation 32.3 as amended by Resolution MSC.152(78), which if deemed to have been accepted on 1 January 2006, will enter into force on 1 July 2006. In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 32.3.2 cargo ships, other than bulk carriers (as defined in SOLAS 74 Chapter IX Regulation 1), may be exempted from the requirement of Regulation 32.3.2 when such ships are constantly engaged on voyages within “warm climates”. Following consideration of the guidance provided in MSC/Circ 1046 – Guidelines for the Assessment of Thermal Protection, this Administration has defined the following sea areas for the scope of application of the exemption provision:

– the sea area between the parallels of latitude 30º North and 30º South; – the sea area of the Mediterranean Sea south of latitude 35º North; – the sea area within 20 nautical miles from the coasts of Africa not

included in the sea areas above. On ships that are required to provide every person onboard with an immersion suit complying with the requirements of the Life-Saving Appliances Code Section 2.3 there shall also be available:

– at least two additional immersion suits of the same type located in the navigating bridge

– at least two additional immersion suits of the same type located in the engine room

– at least two additional immersion suits of the same type located at workstations where the crew performs its normal duties (except watch-keeping duties), if the horizontal distance from the workstations to the stowage position of the immersion suits is more than 100 metres.

Immersion Suits may be either stored at clearly identifiable locations close to the lifeboat stations or alternatively be distributed to each individual member of the crew. The monthly shipboard inspection of immersion suits as required by SOLAS 74 Chapter III Regulation 20.7 shall take into account the guidelines approved by the Maritime safety Committee as contained in MSC/Circ.1047 The periodic testing of immersion suits shall be based on the guidelines approved by the Maritime Safety Committee, contained in MSC/Circ.1114 Periodic testing is to be carried out at intervals not exceeding three years at a shore servicing facility approved by the manufacturer and recognized organization. Lifejackets required by SOLAS 74 Chapter III Regulation 7.2 shall be retained onboard regardless of the type of immersion suits provided.


Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) and Back-Up Arrangements




Reference SOLAS 74, as amended, Chapter V Regulation 19.2.1.4, 19.2.1.5, 27 and IMO Resolution A.817(19) as amended. Ships fitted with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), type approved in accordance with relevant international standards, including IMO Resolution A.817(19), as amended, and with adequate back-up arrangements, are accepted as meeting the chart carriage requirements of SOLAS 74 Chapter V Regulation 27 when navigating within waters covered by Electronic Navigation Charts (ENC) officially issued by an authorised Hydrographic Office. The following arrangements are accepted as fulfilling the back-up requirement:

1. an appropriate folio of up-to-date paper nautical charts; or

2. a second type approved ECDIS; or

3. a type approved electronic back-up arrangement for ECDIS mode of operation (using ENC).

Both the primary and secondary (alternative 2.) ECDIS shall be fully independent and both supplied from the ship’s main and emergency source of power. In addition, a reserve power source (UPS mode) with a capacity of at least 30 minutes is to be provided if change-over of the source of power entails restarting of ECDIS. For alternatives 2. and 3. above, an appropriate folio of up-to-date paper charts is to be available to enable the ship to safely reach a port within or adjacent to its trading areas when coverage by ENC is not available. When paper nautical charts serve as the only back-up arrangement (alternative 1.), the charts shall include the planned route and, when navigating within restricted waters, the ship’s position is to be regularly updated to ensure a safe take-over of ECDIS functions should the need arise.


Multiple Load Line Certificates




This Administration accepts the provision of two Load Line Certificates for different

deadweight values. Such vessels are dealt with on a case by case basis and

authorisation for the issuance of such certificates may only be granted by this

Authority.

The following procedures must be followed when more that one Load Line

Certificate is issued:

1) The Load Line marks for the deepest draft to be welded to the side

shell and verified by the attending surveyor.

2) The secondary marks to be cut or punched into the side shell.

3) At the time of annual/intermediate surveys, regardless of the

deadweight value applicable at the time, the vessel should be

surveyed for compliance with the most severe statutory requirements

applicable to the greatest deadweight value and all certificates

should be endorsed by the attending surveyor.

4) When sailing under reduced deadweight condition no

reduction/deviation from the nominal safety standards is permitted.

5) The set of certificates which are not associated with the Load Line in

use are to be placed in a sealed envelope and placed in the Master’s

custody.

6) Upon owners request for change of freeboard a surveyor from the

Classification Society (preferably an exclusive surveyor) must

supervise/verify that the un-associated marks are painted out

and the new marks are painted in. The certificates pertaining to the

old marks shall be placed in a sealed envelope by the Classification

Society surveyor and left in the custody of the Master.

7) The Master is to make an official entry in the ship’s log on every

occasion the Load Line marks are changed.


Certificates of Survey and

International Tonnage Certificate (1969)




Prior to issuing Certificates of Survey and International Tonnage Certificates (1969)

on behalf of the Administration, all Classification Societies and Malta Government

Surveyors shall apply for and obtain specific authorisation in writing from the

Directorate. This is dealt with on a ship by ship basis. Therefore, it is recommended that when Classification Societies or Malta

Government Surveyors are approached on such matters, they should advise the

shipowner to forward a request to the Directorate inorder that the necessary

authorisation is then issued to the pertinent Classification Society or Malta

Government Surveyor.

This authorisation is separate from that issued by the Directorate at the time of the

provisional registration of the ship under the Malta Flag in order for the Classification

Society to conduct surveys and issue the relevant statutory certificates for and on

behalf of the Administration.

Classification Societies and Malta Government Surveyors should bear in mind that:

1) Certificates of Survey and International Tonnage Certificates

(1969) should be issued in terms of the Merchant Shipping

(Tonnage) Regulations, 1989. Copies of these regulations are

made available upon request.

2) Certificates of Survey and International Tonnage Certificates

(1969) should be issued on the relative forms made available

by the Administration.

3) Pleasure yachts having a length under 24 metres (Article 2(8)

should only be issued with a Certificate of Survey (Tonnage

Measurement - Form MS(R)19c) in terms of the Merchant

Shipping (Tonnage) Regulations, 1989. Form MS(R)19c is

available from the Directorate.



International Tonnage Certificate (1969)




4) Upon the issuance of the certificates, Classification Societies and

Malta Government Surveyors should ensure that the original

Certificate of Survey and a copy of the International Tonnage

Certificate (1969) are forwarded to the Directorate.

5) Under the section headed “Remarks” in the International Tonnage

Certificate (1969), there should be inserted a breakdown of the gross

and net volumes.

6) At the top right hand corner of the International Tonnage Certificate

(1969) there should be inserted the vessel’s IMO Number (LR

Number).



International Tonnage Certificate (1969) Forms

Date Issued 26 August 1996 Section 4



Various recognised Classification Societies have requested our agreement inorder

that the certificates are issued on their own computer-generated forms.

However, Classification Societies should ensure that the computer-generated forms

are in the same format of the Certificate of Survey and International Tonnage

Certificate (1969) issued by the Directorate. The International Tonnage Certificate

(1969) should comprise of four pages. Moreover, at the top right hand corner of the

Certificate of Survey the ship’s IMO number (LR number) is to be inserted.

Classification Societies intending to issue the certificates on computer-generated

forms are further requested to notify this Directorate accordingly and forward draft

copies of either certificate for approval by the Directorate.


Statutory Certificates

Date Issued 06 May 1996 Section 5



The expiry dates and copies of all statutory certificates issued on behalf of the

Government of Malta by the recognised classification societies are to be regularly

communicated to this office.

This will ensure that records held at the Administration are maintained up to date.


Notification of

Withdrawal of Class




When a decision is taken by the Classification Committee to withdraw Class for a

Maltese registered vessel, communication to this effect must reach this

Administration within 24 hours of the decision. The notification of withdrawal of

Class must also include reasons for same.


Survey Status Report




Classification Societies must submit a copy of the Quarterly Statutory Survey Status

Report that is normally forwarded to owners of Malta registered vessels.

As a minimum, the Statutory Survey Status Report should indicate:

1) Class status

2) Validity dates of statutory certificates including due dates of annual

and intermediate surveys.

3) Outstanding recommendations and their due dates.

Classification Societies providing access to the mentioned information contained on

their web site are not required to forward this documentation.


Change of Flag Procedures




Whenever a vessel is changing flag to Malta the vessel’s Classification Society must

submit the following information:

1) Confirmation of class, including any limitations and a copy of

the class certificate or an attestation clearly stating the type of

ship and assigned class notations.

2) Expiry dates of all statutory certificates, including ISM

certificates, issued under the previous flag.

3) Full details of any outstanding recommendations and/or

exemptions on both class and statutory certificates. When no

recommendations or exemptions exist, then a statement by the

Classification Society to this effect will suffice.

With respect to existing Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan and Cargo

Securing Manual on a vessel intending to register under Malta Flag, the

Classification Society is authorised to issue a Conditional International Oil Pollution

Prevention Certificate and a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate valid for two

months pending approval of the plan and manual inorder to allow for re-approval of

same.


Approval of Grain Loading Booklet,

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)

and Cargo Securing Manual (CSM)

Date Issued 23 February 1999 Section 5



Recognised Classification Societies have been authorised by this Administration to

review and approve for and on its behalf:

1) the Grain Loading Booklet and issue the “Document of authorisation

for the carriage of grain” in accordance with the requirements laid

down in SOLAS 74 Chapter VI Part C.

2) the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan in accordance with the

requirements laid down in MARPOL 73/78 Annex I Regulation 26

3) the Cargo Securing Manual in accordance with the requirements laid

down in SOLAS 74 Chapter VI Regulation 5


Harmonised System of Survey and Certification

SOLAS Certification for Cargo Ships

Date Issued 11 May 2000 Section 5



SOLAS 74/88 Chapter I Part B Regulation 12(a)(v)(1) refers.

All Classification Societies are reminded that safety certificates shall be issued in

accordance with Regulation 12(a)(ii), 12(a)(iii) and 12(a)(iv) and these are not to be

consolidated into one certificate as per Regulation 12(a)(v)(1), namely the Cargo

Ship Safety Certificate.


Cargo Gear Surveys

Date Issued 20 July 2000 Section 5



All recognised Classification Societies are kindly requested to note that the Dock

Safety Regulations, 1953 were recently amended by Legal Notice 114 of 1999 and

this Administration has now adopted the "Five Year Cycle” with respect to the

thorough examinaton and re-testing of Cargo Gear and Lifting Appliances onboard

Maltese registered vessels. This is also applicable to foreign ships calling at ports in

Malta.

This amendment is to be adopted with immediate effect.


ISM Certificates

Date Issued 2 February 2004 Section 5



With immediate effect Recognised Organisations (RO) acting for or on behalf of this

Administration shall require specific authorisation from this Office for the issuance of

ISM Certification namely Interim DOC, Interim SMC, DOC and SMC.

This authorisation is also required whenever there is a change in company.

During the audits, auditors are to verify that a “Declaration of Company” as per

attached, duly completed by the shipowner and endorsed by this Office is

available.

A copy of any ISM Certificate issued on our behalf is to be sent to this office

immediately by fax and a hard copy within one month.

In case of urgent matters relating to ISM, Mr Albert Gruppetta may be contacted

(outside office hours) on MOB No +35679434317

INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE DECLARATION

DECLARATION OF COMPANY

Under the ISM Code, a Company must be declared to the Administration. In accordance to section 1.1.2. Of SOLAS Chapter IX (ISM CODE), company means the Owner of a ship or any other organization or person such as the manager or the bareboat charterer, who assumed the responsibility for operation of the ship from the shipowner. And who on assuming such responsibility has agreed to take over all the duties and responsibility imposed by the Code. The undersign affirms that: Name

Address

Telephone Fax

Telex E-mail:

Is the Owner of the following Maltese registered Ship(s): Ship Name Official No. IMO Number

In accordance with section 3.1 of the ISM Code, if the entity who is responsible for the operation of the ship is other than the above stated owner, the owner must report the full name and details of such entity to the Administration. As such is the case here, the undersigned affirms that: Name

Address

Telephone Fax Telex E-mail Designated Person Ashore (DPA) After Office Hours Contact Number Is the “Company “ responsible for all the requirements imposed by the Code for the Ship(s) listed above The undersigned further understands that the Administration must be notified in writing of any changes in the above ----------------------------- Name of Signatoree


Attendance during Surveys, Audits and Verifications held in Malta Date Issued 9 May 2005 Section 5



Administration Requirement Section 5 Item 5.6 issued on 24 April 2000 is hereby

revoked.

All Recognized Organizations are hereby informed that officials from this

Administration will be attending statutory surveys, ISM audits and ISPS verifications

that are carried out on board Maltese registered ships whilst within Maltese ports or

territorial waters. Similarly, officials from this Administration will attend any ISM

audits carried out at Companies based in Malta that operate Maltese registered

ships.

The aforementioned requirement is applicable to all Recognized Organizations

irrespective of whether or not these organizations have a local office.

The Recognized Organization shall notify this office in writing, as early as possible,

but at least 2 working days in advance, thereby enabling officials from this

Administration to proceed with the necessary arrangements to attend the

surveys/audits/verifications.


Dynamically Supported Craft General requirements for lifejackets

Date Issued 17 June 2005 Section 6



Reference Section 8.3 of Chapter 8 of the “Code of Safety for Dynamically Supported Craft” (IMO Resolution A.373(X) as amended). All craft to which the Code applies shall be equipped with lifejackets compliant with the requirements laid down in Section 2.2 of Chapter 2 of the International Life-Saving Appliances Code.

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