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Proposed 40-series Rule Amendments

2017

Invitation to Comment

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Contents

Invitation to Comment ......................................................................................................................... 2 Summary of proposed amendments ........................................................................................ 2

Allow Classification Societies’ stability criteria for Tug towing operations ............................... 2 Allow AIS-SART instead of a radar transponder on fishing vessels which proceed beyond offshore limits .......................................................................................................... 3 Remove the requirement for NBDP for fishing vessels which proceed beyond offshore limits .................................................................................................................................... 3 Remove a requirement which requires manual bilge pumps on sailing ships be operable from above the weather deck ............................................................................................... 4 Remove a requirement for 40A, 40C, 40D, and 40E ships, which are 24 metres or less in length, to meet a 2014 electrical system standard ............................................................. 4 Require float-free EPIRBs on fishing vessels of more than 6 metres and less than 24 metres operating beyond enclosed waters ............................................................................ 5

Making submissions .................................................................................................................... 6 Submissions are public information .............................................................................................. 6 Appendix .................................................................................................................................... 7

Part 40A: Design, Construction and Equipment –Passenger Ships which are not SOLAS Ships.................................................................................................................................... 9 Part 40C: Design, Construction and Equipment – Non-passenger Ships that are not SOLAS Ships ..................................................................................................................... 10 Part 40D: Design, Construction and Equipment – Fishing Ships ......................................... 12 Part 40E: Design, Construction and Equipment – Sailing Ships .......................................... 16 Part 43: Radio .................................................................................................................... 18

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Invitation to Comment

Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) is seeking your views on six proposed amendments to the 40 series of rules. These rules require that the design, construction, and equipment of ships is approved by a recognised surveyor, who is satisfied that the ship complies with all applicable maritime and marine protection rules and is fit for its intended service and operating limits.

MNZ specifically invites you to comment on proposed amendments to Maritime Rules Parts 40A: Design, Construction and Equipment of Passenger Ships which are not SOLAS Ships, 40C: Non-passenger Ships that are not SOLAS Ships, 40D:Fishing Ships, 40E: Sailing Ships and 43: Radio. The proposed wording for the amendments is provided in the attached Appendix.

This set of proposed 40 series rule amendments covers six separate issues, with the issue specific aims to either improve safety outcomes, or remove outdated and conflicting requirements, or in some cases reduce the cost of compliance.

MNZ is aware that there are other more fundamental matters relating to the 40 series of rules that need to be addressed and is intending to undertake a comprehensive review of the 40 series rules in the near future. However, this consultation is restricted to seeking views on the six specific proposals.

This invitation is issued to fulfil consultation requirements under the Maritime Transport Act 1994. The consultation period will run from 13 April to 14 May 2017.

Summary of proposed amendments The proposed changes to the various Maritime Rules are summarised below.

Allow Classification Societies’ stability criteria for Tug towing operations

Rules Part 40C, Appendix 1.4 sets out the stability criteria requirements for ships engaged in towing operations (this includes inclining test criteria, and tow rope heeling lever curve and area of the curve requirements). Recognised surveyors have suggested that the requirements are unnecessarily restrictive – some towing vessels cannot comply with these stability requirements because the criteria prescribed by the rule are higher than the criteria used by recognised Classification Societies

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It is proposed that the Rule be amended to allow the use of Classification Society stability criteria, as an optional alternative to the MNZ criteria.

Who would be affected by the draft amendments, and what would be the benefits of the draft amendments, if they are adopted?

Allowing the Classification Society standards will provide more flexibility and consistency to naval architects, surveyors and operators. Safety would not be compromised as a result of this change as there is no evidence of any issues arising from the use of Classification Society standards in other 40-series rules. No extra costs to surveyors, operators or MNZ will result from this change.

1 MNZ recognises American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, DNV GL AS, Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, and Nippon Kaiji

Kyokai Classification Societies. Classification Societies are non-governmental organizations which establish and maintain technical standards for the construction and operation of ships. MNZ has incorporated many Classification Society standards into domestic requirements contained in many of the 40-series Rules.

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Allow AIS-SART instead of a radar transponder on fishing vessels which proceed beyond offshore limits

Rules Part 40D (Appendix 3(3.3) and 40D.68(2)) requires fishing vessels that proceed beyond offshore limits to carry a 9GHz search and rescue radar transponder which meets the requirements of Rules Part 43.22.

From January 2010, under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) requirements, an AIS–SART (Automated Identification System - Search and Rescue Transponder) is an allowable substitute for a 9GHz search and rescue radar transponder.

AIS-SART technology offers safety features and functionality which exceed those of a 9GHz radar transponder. However, 40D does not allow for AIS-SART as an alternative. That is, a vessel may carry an AIS-SART, but it still needs to carry a 9GHz radar transponder even though the AIS-SART renders the 9GHz responder to be redundant.

It is therefore proposed that Rules Part 40D be amended to include an AIS-SART as an alternative to a radar transponder for fishing vessels that proceed beyond offshore limits. To allow for the technology, it is also proposed to amend Rules Part 43 to include AIS-SART performance standards.


This will remove the need for operators and ship owners to carry a 9GHz radar transponder if they carry an AIS-SART. The proposed change would also enhance the alignment of New Zealand law with international regulations. This change will not create additional costs for operators or ship owners. Operators will not be required to upgrade from a 9GHz radar transponder, but will comply with Rules Part 40D.68(2) if they choose to do so.

Remove the requirement for NBDP for fishing vessels which proceed beyond offshore limits

Appendix 3(3.3) of Rules Part 40D requires fishing vessels that proceed beyond offshore limits to carry an MF/HF radio that complies with Rules Part 43.15. Rules Part 43.15 requires an MF/HF radio to have narrow-band direct printing (NBDP) functionality.

However, NBDP technology is no longer supported by New Zealand as navigation safety information is broadcast via satellite as opposed to NBDP.

While New Zealand no longer broadcasts information via NBDP, other countries such as Australia still do and many parts of the world support NAVTEX (navigational telex) which also requires NBDP. Therefore, the technology is still necessary to receive any navigation or meteorological warnings in areas where NBDP is still used.

It is proposed that the Rules Part 40D be amended to remove the requirement to carry an MF/HF radio with NBDP if that vessel is operating in an area where NBDP technology is not used.

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Fishing vessels operating beyond offshore limits would not need to be fitted with NBDP where that equipment is redundant. This change will not create costs for operators and ship owners.

2 It is proposed that the vessel would not need to carry NBDP provided it: operates within latitudes 76 degrees south and 76

degrees north; does not proceed into the IMO defined Sea Area A4; and does not proceed into a NAVAREA where an

operational High Frequency NBDP Safety Information broadcast service is provided by a country as indicated in the IMO GMDSS Master Plan.

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Remove a requirement which requires manual bilge pumps on sailing ships be operable from above the weather deck

Rules Parts 40E.25(3) and 40E.25(5) require that where a manual bilge pump is located below the weather deck, it must be operable from above the weather deck. Many newer sailing ships have manual bilge pump arrangements which do not comply with this requirement, yet safely perform the function for which the equipment is intended.

Adapting the operation of a manual pump (which may include modifying a ship) to enable the pump to operate in the specified manner could be cost between $800 and $2,000, without a corresponding increase to safety.

It is proposed to amend Rules Part 40E to remove the requirement for manual bilge pumps to be operable from above the weather deck.


Surveyors and operators will avoid incurring unnecessary costs which could be created by the impracticable Rule requirement, where that rule serves no safety purpose. Removing the requirement will not compromise safety on older ships, in circumstances where the bilge pump is operable from above the weather deck.

Remove a requirement for 40A, 40C, 40D, and 40E ships, which are 24 metres or less in length, to meet a 2014 electrical system standard

On 1 July 2014, Rules Parts 40A, 40C, 40D, and 40E were amended to create a requirement for electrical systems on relevant ships of 24 metres or less in length, to comply with the applicable part of standard AS/NZS 3004.2 Electrical Installations – Marinas and Boats.

The amended rules do not specify the age of the ship to which the new standard applies. This has created the unintended effect of requiring all vessels, regardless of age, to have electrical systems which meet the 2014 standard. For many older vessels, meeting the standard would involve significant rewiring of the vessels at significant cost.

As this was not the intent of the original rules amendments, it is proposed to amend the relevant Rules Parts so that vessels built before 1 July 2014 are not required to meet electrical standard AS/NZS 3004.2. The standards that were included in the rule prior to 1 July 2014 will be reintroduced. These standards will apply to vessels built before 1 July 2014.

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However, if any component of the electrical system of a vessel built before 1 July 2014 is significantly modified in any way, it is proposed that that component, its installation, and its maintenance would need to meet the relevant parts of AS/NZS 3004.2, where that standard could reasonably apply.

MNZ is interested in your views on how ships that were built before 1 July 2014, but which are converted after that date, should be treated. For example, should ships built before 2014 and that are converted or newly-entered into an operation after 2014, be required to meet the newer standard?

3 It is proposed that the standards that would apply to vessels built before 1 July 2014 would be (i) for electrical systems that

operate at nominal potentials of 50 volts DC or less, ISO 10133:1994(E) – Small craft – Electrical systems – Extra-low voltage DC installations; and (ii) for electrical systems that operate at nominal voltages less than 250 volts single phase, ISO 13297:1995 – Small craft – Electrical systems – Alternating current installations; and (iii) for electrical systems that are

alternating current three phase, the requirements of subrule (2)(b) or the Regulations for the Electrical and Electronic Equipment of Ships’ issued by the Institution of Electrical Engineers of the United Kingdom.

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The amendment will ensure that the rules give effect to the policy, as originally intended. This will avoid creating significant unnecessary rewiring or rule exemption costs for owners and operators of vessels which are 24 metres or less in length, which continue to operate under relevant rules parts, and were built before 1 July 2014.

Require float-free EPIRBs on fishing vessels of more than 6 metres and less than 24 metres operating beyond enclosed waters

Fishing vessels that operate within offshore limits are required to carry either a manually activated Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) or a float-free EPIRB.

Over 11 years, incidents on seven fishing vessels operating within inshore limits resulted in the loss of 24 lives. Coroner and Transport Accident Investigation Commission reports indicate that all of these ships were carrying manually-activated EPIRBs, which should have been activated but, for various reasons, were not. Most of these vessels still had the EPIRB attached to the inside of the wheelhouse wall when the vessel was salvaged. In three instances, coroners’ reports recommended MNZ make the carriage of float-free EPIRBs mandatory on relevant fishing vessels.

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Kotuku, Journeyman, K-Cee, and Governor are examples of vessels where a float-free EPIRB could have positively impacted the outcome of the incident.

Furthermore, the average age of fishing vessels of more than 6 metres and less than 24 metres in length is over 30 years. Their unique design and construction can greatly contribute to the risk of capsize (for example, the Kotuku was a very old ship which capsized due to cumulative loss of stability caused by modifications to the vessel raising the centre of gravity). Smaller ships are also likely to distribute more water on deck than larger ships, which can compromise their stability.

It is proposed to amend Rules Part 40D to require float-free EPIRBs on all fishing vessels of more than 6 metres and less than 24 metres in length operating beyond enclosed waters, from 1 January 2020.

As part of an operator’s safe fishing operation, it is likely even now to be considered reasonable to carry a float-free EPIRB. Views are therefore also sought on the option of bringing the requirement into force at an earlier date.


The change will require fishing vessels of more than 6 metres and less than 24 metres in length, which operate beyond enclosed waters, to carry a float-free EPIRB by 1 January 2020. The cost of a float-free EPIRB is currently between $800 and $1200.

A float free EPIRB can signal a request for help within minutes, without the need for human-assisted activation. As noted above, this functionality could have resulted in a material difference in past situations where a manually-activated EPIRB was carried on a vessel and, for various reasons, was not activated.

This indicates that there is a fair probability of a future incident occurring where the carriage of a float-free EPIRB will result in persons being rescued following an incident, who may otherwise perish.

4 Two Coroners’ reports recommended that the Ministry of Transport and MNZ considering making the use of float–free

EPIRBs compulsory for all fishing ships. In addition, on April 2013, an Otago-Southland Coroner recommended the

Government to make float-free EPIRBs compulsory on fishing boats in the Fiordland and Stewart Island areas.

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Making submissions

The deadline for making comments on the proposed 40-series rule amendments is 14 May 2017 (that is, comments must be received by that date). You may make comments by:

e-mail to [email protected]

ordinary post to PO Box 25620, Wellington 6146

fax to (04) 494 8901

delivery to Maritime New Zealand, level 11, 1 Grey Street, Wellington.

Submissions are public information

Please indicate clearly if your comments are commercially sensitive, or if, for some other reason, you consider they should not be disclosed. If your submission is subject to an Official Information Act (OIA) request, MNZ will consider your confidentiality request in accordance with the grounds for withholding information set out in the OIA. In addition, if you are an individual please indicate if you consider for some reason that your identity should not be disclosed.

We will acknowledge all submissions that we receive and once the Rule is finalised you will receive a summary of the full consultation.

Subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act and the OIA, you may view the submissions made by other people at the Wellington office of Maritime New Zealand between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm on weekdays (except statutory holidays). Please arrange this beforehand by calling 0508 22 55 22 and ask for the Manager, Domestic and International Policy.

mailto:[email protected]

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Appendix

Proposed Maritime Rules 40-Series Amendments (2017)

Objective

The objective of the Maritime Rules Part 40 Series Amendments 2017 is to update Maritime Rules Parts 40A, 40C, 40D, 40E, and 43.

Maritime Rules are disallowable instruments under the Legislation Act 2012. Under that Act, the rules are required to be tabled in the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives may, by resolution, disallow any rules. The Regulations Review Committee is the select committee responsible for considering rules under that Act.

Entry into Force

Unless a longer period is otherwise stipulated in a particular rule within this draft Part 40 Series Amendments 2017, these rules enter into force as soon as practicable after they are made by the Minister but no sooner than 28 days after their coming into force is notified in the Gazette.

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Amendments to Maritime Rules Blue conveys information during review process and are not part of the rules

Green underlined are insertions

Red strikethrough are deletions

highlights entry into force date

All Parts

Amend the index of contents of all Parts of the Maritime Rules and the Marine Prevention Rules to align them with the correct and appropriate rule headings and pages and to include changes made by these amendments.

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Part 40A: Design, Construction and Equipment –Passenger Ships which are not SOLAS Ships

These amendments in Part 40A enter into force when the Amendment enters into force

40A.2 Definitions

In this Part:

pre-1 July 2014 ship means a ship—

(a) for which construction commenced; or

(b) that was converted into a passenger ship to which Part 40A applies—

before 1 July 2014:

40A.40 Electrical systems

(1) For ships of 24 metres or less in length overall, the electrical systems must comply with either—

(a) the relevant rules of a classification society named in rule 40A.9(2)(a); or

(b) the applicable parts of the AS/NZS 3004.2 Electrical installations – Marinas and Boats.

(1) For ships of 24 metres or less in length overall, the electrical systems must comply with—


(b) if construction of the ship commenced, or a component of the electrical system of the ship is significantly modified on or after 1 July 2014, the applicable parts of the AS/NZS 3004.2 Electrical installations – Marinas and Boats; or

(c) if the ship is a pre-1 July 2014 ship that has not had a component of its electrical system significantly modified on or after 1 July 2014—

(i) for electrical systems that operate at nominal potentials of 50 volts DC or less, ISO 10133:1994(E) – Small craft – Electrical systems – Extra-low voltage DC installations; and

(ii) for electrical systems that operate at nominal voltages less than 250 volts single phase, ISO 13297:1995 – Small craft – Electrical systems – Alternating current installations; and

(iii) for electrical systems that are alternating current three phase, the requirements of subrule (2)(b) or the Regulations for the Electrical and Electronic Equipment of Ships’ issued by the Institution of Electrical Engineers of the United Kingdom.

(2) For ships of more than 24 metres in length overall, the electrical systems must comply with either:


(b) the applicable parts of the IEC 60092 series of standards – Electrical installations in ships.

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Part 40C: Design, Construction and Equipment – Non-passenger Ships that are not SOLAS Ships

These amendments in Part 40C enter into force when the Amendment enters into force

40C.2 Definitions

In this Part:



(b) that was converted into a non-passenger ship to which Part 40C applies—

before 1 July 2014:

40C.37 Electrical systems


(a) the relevant rules of a classification society named in rule 40C.9(2)(a); or












Appendix 1 Intact stability

1.2 Inclining test and stability criteria

(1) This clause 1.2 applies to a ship a — —

(a) of 15 metres or more in length overall; or

(b) that carries cargo weighing more than 1000 kg; or

(c) that carries a combination of passengers and cargo weighing more than 1000 kg; or

(d) that carries more than 50 persons. ; or

(e) to which clause 1.4 applies: or

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(f) to which clause 1.5 applies.

(2) A ship to which this clause applies must comply with subclauses (3) to (8).

(3) The surveyor that conducts the requirements of subrules subclauses (3) to (8) must be the same surveyor throughout.

(4) Except as provided in subrule subclause (5), the lightship weight, vertical centre of gravity (KG), and longitudinal centre of gravity (LCG) of the ship must be determined from the results of an inclining experiment conducted or witnessed by a surveyor.

1.4 Tugs

(1) A ship that is engaged in towing must meet the standards and requirements in either subclause (2) or (3).

(2) In respect of a ship referred to in subclause (1)—

(a) meet the requirements of clause 1.2 as well as the following requirements:

(a) the tow rope heeling lever curve, which is determined by assuming the bollard pull athwartships at 30° to the horizontal, must be plotted on the curve of righting levers; and

(b) the area of the curve of righting levers above the heeling lever curve—

(i) up to 40° angle of heel is to must be calculated; or

(ii) the angle of downflooding if that is less than 40° is to must be calculated; and

(c) the proportion of the area calculated in subclause (b) to the total area of the curve of righting levers—

(i) from 0° to 40° must not be less than 40%; or

(ii) from the angle of downflooding, if that is less than 40°, must be not must not be less than 40%. and

(d) the ship meets the standards and requirements in clause 1.2.

(3) In respect of a ship referred to in subclause (1), the ship is certified as being in accordance with the standards and requirements in clause 1.2 and tug stability standards prescribed by any of the following classification societies:

(a) American Bureau of Shipping:

(b) Bureau Veritas:

(c) DNV GL AS:

(d) Lloyd’s Register of Shipping:

(e) Nippon Kaiji Kyokai.

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Part 40D: Design, Construction and Equipment – Fishing Ships

These amendments in Part 40D enter into force when the Amendment enters into force

except the amendments relating to clauses 3.1 and 3.2 in Appendix 3

40D.2 Definitions

In Part 40D, unless the context otherwise requires—

Act means the Maritime Transport Act 1994:

AIS means Automatic Identification System:

AIS-SART means AIS Search And Rescue Transmitter:

IMO GMDSS Master Plan means the GMDSS Master Plan adopted by the IMO:

NAVAREA has the same meaning as defined in IMO Resolution A.706(17); it is used to describe geographical sea areas for the purpose of coordinating the transmission of radio navigational warnings; the term NAVAREA followed by an identifying roman numeral is used as a short title to represent such an area:



(b) that was converted into a fishing ship to which Part 40D applies—

before 1 July 2014:

Sea area A4 has the same meaning as defined in SOLAS Chapter IV regulation 2:

[Note:

"Sea area A1" means an area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available, as may be defined by a Contracting Government.

"Sea area A2" means an area, excluding sea area A1, within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one MF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available, as may be defined by a Contracting Government.*

"Sea area A3" means an area, excluding sea areas A1 and A2, within the coverage of an INMARSAT geostationary satellite in which continuous alerting is available.

"Sea area A4" means an area outside sea areas A1, A2 and A3.]

40D.6 Restricted limit or coastal limit ships making voyages in the coastal or offshore limits

The owner and master of any ship that has been assigned restricted or coastal limits under rule 20.20 and is making a single voyage into coastal or offshore limits (as applicable) as permitted under rule 20.43 must ensure that—

(a) the ship is provided with at least the following safety equipment:

(i) a liferaft that complies with rule 42A.5 and which is able to carry the number of persons carried on the ship; and

(ii) one lifejacket that has a buoyancy of 100N and complies with rule 42A.12 for each person carried on the ship; and

(iii) 4 rocket parachute flares that comply with rule 42A.15 and 2 buoyant smoke floats that comply with rule 42A.15; and

(iv) a 406 MHz EPIRB that complies with the requirements of rule 43.18A or 43.19; and

(iv) a 406 MHz EPIRB that complies with the requirements of rule 43.19, if the ship is more than 6 metres in length and less than 24 metres in length; and

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(v) a 406 MHz EPIRB that complies with the requirements of rule 43.18A or 43.19, if the ship is 6 metres in length or less or 24 metres or more in length, rule; and

(vi) a VHF radio that complies with rule 43.12; and

(vii) in the case of a ship making a single voyage in offshore limits, if proceeding outside the VHF coverage area, a radio installation that meets the requirements of rule 43.14; and

(b) the ship is provided with up to date charts and nautical publications relevant to the areas covered by the proposed voyage; and

(c) the crew of the ship meet the minimum crewing and qualification requirements of Part 31 of the maritime rules for a ship that proceeds into coastal or offshore limits, as applicable; and

(d) the voyage is made under favourable weather conditions with a favourable weather forecast.

Electrical

40D.30C Electrical systems


(a) the relevant rules of a classification society named in rule 40D.9(2)(a); or









(2) For ships of more than 24 metres in length overall, the electrical systems must comply with either—



Radiocommunications

40D.68 General

(1) Subject to rules 40D.68(2) and 40D.68(6) the owner and the master of any ship must ensure that radiocommunications equipment is provided in accordance with the requirements of Appendix 3.

(2) Any ship that proceeds beyond offshore limits is required to be provided with the a radar transponder or AIS-SART specified in Appendix 3.

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(3) The owner and the master of any ship must ensure that the radiocommunications equipment complies with the performance standards prescribed in Part 43.

(4) The owner and the master of any ship must ensure that the radiocommunications equipment is—

(a) maintained; and

(b) inspected; and

(c) serviced;

in accordance with the requirements of Part 43.

(5) The master of any ship must ensure that all radiocommunications equipment is—

(a) in working order; and

(b) ready for immediate use;

before the ship commences a voyage and at all times during any voyage.

(6) A surveyor may exempt any boat operating in rivers and other similar restricted waterways within enclosed waters from any of the requirements in Appendix 3 where the surveyor considers such requirement to be unnecessary.

Appendix 3 Radiocommunication equipment

3.1 Ships that do not proceed beyond a VHF Coverage Area

enters into force on 1 January 2020

Subject to clauses 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 to this Appendix, the requirements in Appendix 3.1 apply to ships that do not proceed beyond a VHF coverage area.

Item Requirements

Satellite EPIRB

(1) The ship must be—

(a) provided fitted with a 406 MHz EPIRB that

complies with the requirements of rule 43.18A

or 43.19; or

(b) if it operates within enclosed waters, or if it is

6 metres or less in length or 24 metres or more

in length and does not proceed beyond a VHF

Coverage Area, fitted with a 406 MHz EPIRB

that complies with the requirements of rule

43.18A or 43.19.

(2) The EPIRB must be kept in a readily accessible position on board the ship.

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3.2 Ships that proceed beyond a VHF coverage area but not beyond offshore limits

enters into force on 1 January 2020

The requirements in Appendix 3.2 apply to ships that proceed beyond a VHF coverage area but not beyond offshore limits.

Satellite EPIRB

The ship must be provided with—

(a) a 406 MHz EPIRB that complies with the requirements

of rule 43.18A or 43.19; or

(b) an INMARSAT 1.6 GHz EPIRB that complies with the requirements of rule 43.20. Ships of more than 6 metres in length and less than 24

metres in length must be provided with a 406 MHz EPIRB

that complies with the requirements of rule 43.19.

Ships of 6 metres or less in length or 24 metres or more in length must be fitted with a 406 MHz EPIRB that complies with the requirements of rule 43.18A or 43.19.

The EPIRB must be kept in a readily accessible position

onboard the ship.

3.3 Ships that proceed beyond offshore limits

The requirements in Appendix 3.3 apply to ships that proceed beyond offshore limits.

Item Requirements

MF/HF Radiotelephone

The ship must be provided with a MF/HF Radiotelephone that complies with rule 43.15 either— (1) rule 43.15; or (2) rule 43.15, excluding the requirement for, and associated with, Narrow-band Direct Printing equipment contained in rule 43.15, provided the ship—

(a) operates between latitudes 76 degrees south and 76 degrees north; and (b) does not proceed into the IMO defined Sea Area A4; and (c) does not proceed into a NAVAREA where an operational High Frequency Narrow Band Direct Printing Maritime Safety Information broadcast service is provided by a country as indicated in the IMO GMDSS Master Plan.

VHF Radio

The ship must be provided with a VHF radio that complies with rule 43.13. The VHF radio must be positioned so that it is possible to operate the distress alert from the normal navigation position.

Radar Transponder or AIS-SART

The ship must be provided with either— (1) a radar transponder capable of operating in the 9 Ghz band and that complies with rule 43.22, which must be stowed so that it can be easily used.; or (2) an AIS-SART that complies with rule 43.23 in Part 43.

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Part 40E: Design, Construction and Equipment – Sailing Ships

These amendments in Part 40E enter into force when the Amendment enters into force

40E.2 Definitions

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires—



(b) that was converted into a sailing ship to which Part 40E applies—

before 1 July 2014:

40E.25 Bilge pumps

(1) Every ship must be provided with the number, capacity, and type of bilge pumps specified in Table 2.0.

Table 2.0

(2) If the ship does not proceed beyond enclosed limits, the pumps must be in the cockpit or on the weatherdeck.

(3) If the ship proceeds beyond enclosed limits, the pumps must be below the weatherdeck or in the accommodation.

(4) A bilge pump must be of a self priming type or be provided with a suitable priming device.

(5) Reserved Manual pumps must be operable from above the weather deck. keep numbering to preserve any internal (eg subrule 40E.27(2)(b)(i)) or external references

(6) If independent bilge mains are fitted in the hulls of a multihull ship, each independent bilge main must have 2 powered pumps if the ship is required by Table 2.0 to have 2 powered pumps.

(7) Instead of a bilge suction main, ships of less than 24 metres in length and multi-hulled ships of 24 metres or more may be fitted with fixed electrically driven submersible bilge pumps in every watertight compartment if—

(a) the total capacity of the submersible bilge pumps (Qt) is not less than—

Qt = 0.0138 (dm)2 metres3/hour

where dm = internal diameter of branch bilge suction pipes in mm; and

(b) the capacity of each separate submersible bilge pump (Qn) is not less than—

Qn= (metres3

where N = number of fixed submersible bilge pumps; and

(c) the capacity of every fitted submersible bilge pump is 8 metres3/hour or more; and

(d) every submersible bilge pump is fitted with a float switch that—

(i) automatically operates that pump or an audible alarm at the steering position; and

(ii) is protected from jamming by debris in the bilge; and

(e) each submersible bilge pump—

(i) has a visual alarm at the steering position to indicate when it is running; and

(ii) is capable of being reached for inspection, removal or maintenance without removal of permanent structure; and

(f) every electrically driven submersible bilge pumps rated for 12V, 24V or 32V DC complies with the International Standard ISO 8849:2003 Small Craft – Electrically operated bilge pumps or an equivalent standard;6 and

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(g) there is, on the ship, a source of electrical supply capable of running the pumps in any one compartment.

40E.37 Electrical systems


(a) the relevant rules of a classification society named in rule 40E.7(1)(a); or












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Part 43: Radio

These amendments in Part 43 enter into force when the Amendment enters into force

43.2 Definitions

In this Part:

Act means the Maritime Transport Act 1994:

AIS means Automatic Identification System:

AIS-SART means AIS Search And Rescue Transmitter:

43.22A AIS-SART

AIS-SARTs must comply with the Performance Standards for Survival Craft AIS search and Rescue Transmitters (AIS-SART) for Use in Search and Rescue Operations adopted by the International Maritime Organisation by Resolution MSC.246(83).

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