1. Applicability of International Regulations for Uninspected Towing Vessels (UTV)
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2. Objectives Identify key international reference materials for UTVs.
Determine when a UTV engages in international/foreign voyages.
Determine international requirement applicability based on build date/Gross Register Tons/Gross Tonnage, International Tonnage Convention.
Determine international requirement applicability to an Uninspected Towing Vessels (UTV).
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3. References SOLAS (various) MARPOL (Annex I - III and V – VI) STCW ILLC
ISPS
ILO
NVIC (Applicability of Tonnage Systems)
Various CFRs. For example:
46 CFR Part 69 (Measurement of Vessels)
33 CFR Part 169 Subpart C (LRIT)
33 CFR Subchapter O (MARPOL Annex I, II, V)
33 CFR Subchapter H (MTSA)
SOLAS
Chapter I – General Provisions
Chapter II-1 – Construction – Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations
Chapter II-2 – Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction Fire safety provisions
Chapter III – Life-saving appliances and arrangements
Chapter IV – Radiocommunications GMDSS, EPIRB, LRIT Search and Rescue transponder (SARTs).[
Chapter V – Safety of navigation manning
Chapter VI – Carriage of Cargoes Requirements for the stowage and securing of all types of cargo and cargo containers except liquids and gases in bulk.
Chapter VII – Carriage of dangerous goods.
Chapter VIII – Nuclear ships
Chapter IX – Management for the Safe Operation of Ships ISM
Chapter X – Safety measures for high-speed craft
Chapter XI-1 – Special measures to enhance maritime safety
Chapter XI-2 – Special measures to enhance maritime security ISPS
Chapter XII – Additional safety measures for bulk carriers Specific structural requirements for bulk carriers over 150 metres in length.
MARPOL = Marine Pollution
Contains 6 annexes, concerned with preventing different forms of marine pollution from ships:
Annex I - Oil
Annex II - Noxious Liquid Substances carried in Bulk
Annex III - Harmful Substances carried in Packaged Form
Annex IV - Sewage
Annex V - Garbage
Annex VI - Air Pollution
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4. Foreign/Domestic Voyage (Per 46 CFR 69.9 and NVIC 11-93 Ch-3)
Foreign Voyage:
Foreign port to US port
Foreign port to Foreign port
US port to Foreign port
US territory/possession to/from other port w/in US jurisdiction
Great Lakes Voyage:
A voyage on the Great Lakes
Domestic Voyage:
Not a foreign voyage
Not a Great Lakes voyage
All “international voyages” are “foreign voyages” but…not all foreign voyages are international voyages.
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5. Tonnage Systems GRT (Gross Register Tons)
US Regulatory measurement system (standard, dual, simplified)
US tonnage system with a historical basis – prior to 1983 this was the only measurement system
AKA: GT, national tonnage, gross tons, regulatory tonnage
GT ITC (Gross Tonnage, International Tonnage Convention)
US tonnage measurement system to comply with International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969
AKA: ITC, convention tonnage, gross tonnage
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6. Ton/Tonnage Ton/Tonnage = Volume of a vessel’s enclosed spaces
Standard, duel and simplified measurement systems (GRT) based on tons of 100 cubic feet
Convention measurement system (GT ITC) base on tons of 100 cubic feet modified by logarithmic function.
What is it??
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7. Gross Tons/Tonnage Gross tonnage (GT) = A vessel’s approximate volume
Standard, dual measurement systems:
GT = Volume of enclosed spaces – exempted spaces
Simplified measurement systems:
Length, depth, breadth modified by a coefficient:
For example…GT = 0.67 LDB/100 (depends on hull shape)
Convention measurement system:
All enclosed spaces modified by a coefficient:
GT = K1 V
V = total volume of all enclosed spaces in cubic meters
K1 = log10 V
What is it??
Note:
Exempted spaces = 46CFR69.117
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8. Net Tons/Tonnage Net tonnage (NT) = A vessel’s earning capacity
Standard, duel measurement systems =
NT = Gross tonnage – deducted spaces
Simplified measurement systems =
Gross tonnage modified by a coefficient:
NT for self-propelled non-sailing vessel = (GT)(0.80)
Convention measurement system =
Volume of passenger and cargo spaces modified by a formula based on the vessel’s volume:
NT = K2VC(4d/3D)2+K3(N1+(N2/10))
What is it??
Note: Gross tonnage does not always mean gross tons, it could be telling you which tonnage measurement system is to be used. Be sure to check the definition!!
Deducted spaces = 46 CFR &
Convention net tonnage…see 46 CFR 69.63:
Vc= total volume of cargo spaces in cubic meters.
K2= log10Vc.
K3 = 1.25((GT+10,000)/10,000)
D = molded depth amidships in meters, as “molded depth” is defined in §69.53.
d = molded draft amidships in meters, as “molded draft” is defined in §69.53.
N1= number of passengers in cabins with not more than eight berths, as “passenger” is defined in §69.53.
N2= number of other passengers, as “passenger” is defined in §69.53.
GT = gross tonnage as determined under §69.57.
N1plus N2must equal the total number of passengers the vessel is permitted to carry as indicated on the ship's Passenger Certificate. If N1plus N2is less than 13, both N1and N2are zero.
NT must not be less than 0.30 GT.
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9. Key Points
UTVs that engage in foreign voyages must be in compliance w/all applicable international requirements
Each vessel is evaluated on a case by case basis:
Build date
Applicable tonnage system
When international requirements became effective
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10. Interim Scheme Vessels
Build Date
Build date is:
The date the keel was laid – no substantial alteration or
The date the vessel was substantially altered:
A change of more than 1% in GRT or GT ITC for vessels built before 18JUL82
A change of more than 5% in GRT or GT ITC for all vessels built on or after 18JUL82
Use the most recently altered date as the build date
200 GT
2/200 = 1%
2/202 = .9%
Total change is 1.9%
Existing Vessels
18JUL1982
Interim Scheme Vessels
31DEC85
18JUL1994
All Vessels
Vessel’s <1600 GT
New Vessels
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11. Applicable Tonnage System
A vessel-specific determination
Key document - NVIC Ch-3
Tonnage questions unanswered by the NVIC should be directed your TVNCOE rep
Some questions may be more appropriately answered by CVC-1 and/or the Tonnage Division at the Marine Safety Center (MSC-4)
Requests for formal vessel specific determinations go through MSC-4 which is similar to plan review process
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12. General Tonnage System Applicability
Vessels with a build date before July 18, 1994 can use their GRT for some international requirements, but must use GT ITC to comply with certain international requirements
Vessels with a build date on or after July 18, 1994, must comply with ALL international requirements using their GT ITC
Gross tonnage does not always mean gross tons, it could be telling you which tonnage measurement system is to be used. Be sure to check definitions!!
18JUL1982
31DEC85
18JUL1994
All Vessels
Vessel’s <1600 GT
Existing Vessels
Interim Scheme Vessels
New Vessels
GRT/GT ITC
GT ITC
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13. Example Built in 1978 GRT is 198 and GT ITC is 858
NRT is 135 and NT ITC is 257
Length overall 123 ft
Convention length 118 ft
Vessel goes international (foreign)
No substantial alterations
Do they have to comply with:
MARPOL Annex VI (IAPP)?
LRIT?
GMDSS?
MARPOL ANNEX VI (400 GT): YES…MEPC Resolution 176(58) revised Annex VI. These amendments went into force July 1, 2010 and apply to the vessel GT ITC irrespective to when the vessel is built.
LRIT (300 GT): YES…33 CFR implements SOLAS Chapter V It requires ships constructed before 1 JULY 2002 to be fitted with equipment or systems required in Reg which states a receiver for a global navigation satellite system or a terrestrial radio navigation system, or other means, suitable for use at all times throughout the intended voyage to establish and update the ship's position by automatic means. In addition, if you look at SOLAS (at least in the SOLAS 2009 Consolidated edition) it specifically states "The gross tonnage to be used for determining whether a cargo ship...is required to comply with the provisions of this regulation shall be that determined under the provisions of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 irrespective of the date on which the ship...has been or is being constructed." - see the note for gross tonnage associated with SOLAS Chapter V/ Also, you will note in 33 CFR which is titled "What types of ships are required to transmit LRIT information (position reports)?" paragraph (b) says, "A cargo ship...of 300 gross tonnage or more." Note specifically they use the term "gross tonnage" not the term gross tons. 33 CFR defines each term. Gross tonnage = GTITC. Gross tons = GRT.
NO…GMDSS requirements are a part of a SOLAS revision and the implementing US Statues (Communications Act of 1934) and therefore the vessel's GRT, via grandfathering, may apply for eligible older vessels.
YES
YES NO
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14. Example Built in 1978 GRT is 198 and GT ITC is 832
NRT is 135 and NT ITC is 257
Length overall 123 ft
Convention length 118 ft
Vessel goes international (foreign)
New construction GT ITC was 858 (alteration date 01NOV1996)
Do they have to comply with:
MARPOL Annex VI (IAPP)?
LRIT?
GMDSS?
MARPOL ANNEX VI (400 GT): YES…MEPC Resolution 176(58) revised Annex VI. These amendments went into force July 1, 2010 and apply to the vessel GT ITC irrespective to when the vessel is built.
LRIT (300 GT): YES…33 CFR implements SOLAS Chapter V It requires ships constructed before 1 JULY 2002 to be fitted with equipment or systems required in Reg which states a receiver for a global navigation satellite system or a terrestrial radio navigation system, or other means, suitable for use at all times throughout the intended voyage to establish and update the ship's position by automatic means. In addition, if you look at SOLAS (at least in the SOLAS 2009 Consolidated edition) it specifically states "The gross tonnage to be used for determining whether a cargo ship...is required to comply with the provisions of this regulation shall be that determined under the provisions of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 irrespective of the date on which the ship...has been or is being constructed." - see the note for gross tonnage associated with SOLAS Chapter V/ Also, you will note in 33 CFR which is titled "What types of ships are required to transmit LRIT information (position reports)?" paragraph (b) says, "A cargo ship...of 300 gross tonnage or more." Note specifically they use the term "gross tonnage" not the term gross tons. 33 CFR defines each term. Gross tonnage = GTITC. Gross tons = GRT.
GMDSS (300 GT): GMDSS (300 GT): Yes…GMDSS requirements are a part of a SOLAS revision and the implementing US Statues (Communications Act of 1934). Since this vessel was altered after 18JUL1994 use GT ITC for applicability.
YES
YES
YES
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15. General Tonnage System Applicability for Vessels With Build Dates Before 18JUL94
Must use GT ITC for:
LRIT
ISM
ISPS
MARPOL Annex VI
STCW
Can use GRT for:
GMDSS
MARPOL (except Annex VI)
SOLAS (some exceptions)
Safe Manning Document
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17. Issuing Certificates to UTVs Not Subject to Certain Requirements
Reason…facilitate the operation of the US maritime industry
Upon request, the CG can issue certificates even though a international convention does not apply to the vessel - i.e. ISSC and SMD
Examiners should encourage owners and operators to take advantage of this opportunity to avoid delays while conducting business in a foreign port
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18. Documents (Not on the exam form)
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19. International Tonnage Certificate
46 CFR Part 69
>=79 ft
GT/NT IAW the 1969 Tonnage Convention (ITC)
Permanent except in case of alterations or upon transfer of the ship to the flag of another State
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20. Stability Letter 46 CFR Part 42 New Vessels >= 79 ft
New vessel = built on/after:
21JUL68 for Domestic/Intn’l
28SEP37 for Special Service
27AUG36 for Great Lakes
Existing Vessels = Vessels that are not new vessels
Existing vessels are not required to have stability letter – 46 CFR only applies to a “new vessel”
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21. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
MARPOL Annex I
33 CFR
>= 400 GT
Issued by CG or Class on behalf of CG
Valid for 5 years
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22. OIL RECORD BOOK MARPOL Annex I 33 CFR 151.25 >= 400 GT
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23. Document of Compliance
SOLAS Reg IX/4
>= 500 GT ITC
Issued to a company that complies with the requirements of the ISM Code
Copy kept on board vessel
Chapter IX – Management for the Safe Operation of Ships ISM
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24. Safety Management Certificate
SOLAS Reg IX/4
>= 500 GT ITC
Issued to a vessel that operates in accordance with the companies approved safety management system
Chapter IX – Management for the Safe Operation of Ships ISM
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25. International Ship Security Certificate
ISPS Code
33 CFR
>= 500 GT ITC
Issued by CG to a vessel that operates in accordance with applicable parts of the ISPS code.
Issued to vessel < 500 GT ITC upon request
Chapter XI-1 – Special measures to enhance maritime safety
Chapter XI-2 – Special measures to enhance maritime security ISPS
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26. Continuous Synopsis Record
SOLAS Reg XI-1/5
>= 500 GT
Provides an on-board record of the history of the ship
Chapter XI-1 – Special measures to enhance maritime safety
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27. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
SOLAS Reg I/12
>= 500 GT
Shows vessel complies with applicable part of SOLAS chapters II-1 and II-2
Chapter I – General Provisions
Chapter II-1 – Construction – Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations
Chapter II-2 – Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction Fire safety provisions
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28. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
SOLAS Reg I/12
>= 500 GT
Shows vessel complies with applicable part of SOLAS chapters II-1, II-2, III and V
Chapter I – General Provisions
Chapter II-1 – Construction – Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations
Chapter II-2 – Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction Fire safety provisions
Chapter III – Life-saving appliances and arrangements
Chapter V – Safety of navigation manning
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29. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
SOLAS Reg I/12
>= 300 GT
Shows vessel complies with applicable part of SOLAS chapter IV
Chapter I – General Provisions
Chapter IV – Radiocommunications GMDSS, EPIRB, LRIT Search and Rescue transponder (SARTs).[
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30. Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
SOLAS Reg I/12
>= 500 GT
Shows vessel complies with applicable part of SOLAS chapters II-1, II-2, III IV and V
Can be used an alternative for the CSSCC, CSSEC, or CSSRC
Chapter II-1 – Construction – Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations
Chapter II-2 – Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction Fire safety provisions
Chapter III – Life-saving appliances and arrangements
Chapter IV – Radiocommunications GMDSS, EPIRB, LRIT Search and Rescue transponder (SARTs).[
Chapter V – Safety of navigation manning
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31. Other Certificates/Documents
SOLAS:
Fire Control Plan (500 GT):
< 01JUL02 74/78 Reg II-2/20.2
>= 01JUL02 04 Cons Reg II-2/
MARPOL (400 GT):
Garbage Management PL Reg V/9
Garbage Record Book Reg V/9
International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate Reg VI/6
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32. Long Range Identification and Tracking
SOLAS Ch-V Reg
33 CFR
>= 300 GT ITC
Shows vessel complies with LRIT requirements
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33. Compass Deviation Card
SOLAS Ch-V Reg
33 CFR (a)(4)- requires magnetic compass only
All ships irrespective of size required to have a properly adjusted magnetic compass
and a means of correcting to true at all times
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34. Life Raft Inspection Certificate
IMO resolution A761(18)
Indicates the life raft(s) have been surveyed, controlled and tested in compliance with USCG/SOLAS requirements
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35. Questions
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