- ACCESS TO AND WITHIN SPACES IN, AND FORWARD OF, THE CARGO AREA OF OIL TANKERS
- AND BULK CARRIERS
- GANGWAY AND ACCOMODATION LADDER
- INTERNAL SPACES
- FOR VESSELS SUBJECT TO IMO PSPC
- OXYGEN AND GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENTS
- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:-VESSEL AGE OVER 10 YEARS
Checking, when appropriate, the provision of means of access to cargo and other spaces in accordance with the arrangements in the Ship Structures Access Manual of bulk carriers of 20,000 G/T and over. Confirming, when appropriate and as far as is practicable when examining internal spaces on bulk carriers of 20,000 G/T and over, that the means of access to cargo and other spaces remain in good condition.
Satisfactory examination of various items pertaining to accommodation ladder, gangways, Davits, Winches. Verification of inspection and maintenance records. (IRS Rules Part 1 Ch.2, Cl.2.2.2.16 to 2.2.2.20) Verification of the permanent means of access where appropriate of the internal spaces as far as practicable. (IRS Rules Part 1 Ch.2, Cl 2.2.2.21)
Confirmation that the maintenance, repair and partial recoating of dedicated ballast tanks and double side skin spaces, as appropriate, are recorded in the coating technical file. (IRS Rules Part 1 Ch.2, Cl 2.2.2.22)
Confirmation that, when transporting a bulk cargo which is liable to emit a toxic or flammable gas, or cause oxygen depletion in the cargo space, an appropriate instrument for measuring the concentration of gas or oxygen in the air is provided. Verification that instructions for use of such equipments incl. operation by crew are available.
Additional Annual survey requirements for the foremost cargo hold. (IRS Rules Part 1 Ch.2, Cl 2.2.3)
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