Guidelines/instructions for the construction, survey, certification and operation of pleasure rafts-reg.

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Noting that pleasure crafts are increasingly being used for leisure activities; with such crafts being utilised for commercial purposes as well as for personal use and that no regulations/instructions/guidelines have been issued, so far, for their safe operations, inter-ali4 by this office as the National Maritime Administration of India. 2. Noting further that a draft of the Pleasure Craft Rules is in the process of being prepared for dealing with the construction> survey, certification and operation of pleasure crafts and that the notification of the said rules could take some time in view of the procedural requirements to be completed prior to their notification. 3. Noting further that the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, as amended, was enacted to foster the development and ensure the efficient maintenance of an Indian mercantile marine, safe operations of all vessels, including vessels categorized as pleasure crafts. It is, therefore, essential to issue necessary rules/orders/instructions/guidelines to meet these objectives. To this end, stakeholder consultations in the matter have already been held by this offtce, over a period of time. 4. Whereas, as already stated hereinabove [para 2], necessary rules for the purpose are being formalized and till the notification of the said rules, it is essential to issue executive orders/ guidelines, for the construction, survey, certification and operation ofpleasure crafts. 5. It is, under the circumstances, imperative to provision for these guidelines/instructions for the purpose, in public interest, in the meanwhile. It may be added here, contextually, that the new Merchant Shipping Bill-2016, already approved by the Union Cabinet for an introduction in the Parliament, has provided for separate sets of rules for different categories of vessels' It may further be stated here that the proposed definition of a vessel, under the said Bill, also includes pleasure crafts, amongst others. 6. Now, therefore, the undersigned, as the Director General of Shipping, Govt' of India hereby issues the following guidelines/instructions for the construction, survey, certification and operation of pleasure crafts, enclosed herewith [AnnexureJ: 64 pages], which are to be used, for the purpose, till the said rules for the safe ion of pleasure crafts are notificd in the due of time. frtrtr tt$, qr.nt o De-epak Shetty, ) r.n s. ?tqrq rrerR-iDirector ffi"39;tmn*te",r to the Govt. of India Govt. oflndia, qirg Encl.: As above. M riinUai.Annexure-l Directorate General of ShiPPins, Govt. of lndia. Mumbai. -rstructions for the Construction. Survev' Guidelines Certification and Operation of Pleasure Crafts - 2015 $* (s,*^9^:--INDEX TITLE PAGE CHAPTER NUMBERS Chapter I General Provisions 2 Chapter2 Safe Design 5 6 Chapter 3 Life Saving ApPliances Ch"pt..4 Fire Fighting Appliances 8 l0 E[rpt..5 Radio Equipment l1 ahrpt* 6 Navigational EquiPment l3 a["pt., ? Clean Seas t4 Chapter 8 Security ffi l5 Chapter 9 t6 Chapter l0 l8 Schedule I 5l Schedule II Page I of63 <Un $."t1' ^Qru--CHAPTER I: GENERAL PROYISIONS 1.1 Application 1.1.1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, the guidelines/ Instructions for Construction, Survey, Certification and operation of Pleasure crafts apply only to crafts used for pleasure or recreation having length of not more lhefjl 24 m, propulsion power not more than 3000 kW and carrying not more than 12 passengers. 1.1.2 Pleasure crafts other than those indicated at para 1.1.1 are required to comply with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, its rules and the relevant instruments as applicable for seagoing vessels depending on the sizel propulsion power/ passengers being carried. 1.1.3 These guidelinev instructions do not cover PWCs i.e. personal water crafts (like Jetskis), Crafts built for sport or other specialized activities like racing etc. involving speciai safety requirements and submersible Crafts used for leisure activities. 1.2 Definitions - In these guidelines/ instructions, unless the context otherwise requires (a) "Administration" means the Directorate General of Shipping, Govemment of India. (b) ,,AFS Convention,, means the Intemational convention on the control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems in Ships,200l, as amended' (c) "Approved" means approved by the Administration' (d) ,,craft,'shall have the same meaning as "Pleasure craft" under these guidelines/ instructions. (e) "CoLREGS' means the Intemational Regulations for Preventing collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended. (0..Daylight,'meansonehourbeforesunriseanduntilonehouraftersunset. (g) 'Nominated Point of Departure" means a landmark from where a Craft is permitted to oPerate. h) ,,Existing Craft" means a Craft registered prior to the date of these guidelines/ instructions coming into force. (i) ,.Fair weather" means sea state corresponding to wind force not exceeding Beaufort Scale 4. . vi\ '' ..Freeboard" means the distance measured vertically downwards from the lowest p;i;i;f[ upper edge of rhe weather deck to the waterline in still water or, for ln op* C-t, the dislance measured vertically downwards from the lowest point of the gunwale to the waterline. 0)..Length,'meanstheoveralllengthfromlheforesideoftheforemostfixed permanent structure to the aft sidJ of the aftermost fixed permanent structure of ihe craft. ln case ofcrafts fiued with a buoyant collar, length shall be taken from the foremost part oftube or collar, to the aft most part ofthe tube or collar' Page 2 of63 $.^Oa- N*v(m) "MARPOL' means the Intemational Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973/78, as amended. (n) *MS Acf' means the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, as amended. (o) 'New Craft" means a Craft that is not an Existing Craft. (p) "Pleasure Crafts" are vessels carrying not more than 12 passengers, used for pleasure or recreation purposes and not for transportation of cargo or passengers. Plea.ur" Crafts can be for personal use or for commercial use' (q) "Recognised Organization"[RO] means any organization duly authorised by the Administration io undertake work on behalf of the Administration in terms of certification and survey functions connected with the issuance of the certificates envisaged under these guidelines/ instructions . G) "Recognised Standard" means an internationally accepted Pleasure Craft specific standard recognised by the Administration. (s) "Rules" mean the Rules for Construction, Survey, Certification and Operation of Pleasure Crafts. (t) "Safe Haven" means a port or a harbour. (u) "SOLAS" means the Intemational Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974' as amended. Types of Pleasure Crafts 1.3.1 Personal Pleasure crafts: Pleasure crafts that are used for personal recreation pu.pot".lt Crafts shall not be used for commercial purposes' "t" 1.3.2 Commercial Pleasure crafts: Pleasure crafts that are employed for commercial use. 1.4 Design Categories of Pleasure Crafts as per Area of Operation 1.4.1 Category l: Unrestricted service' 1.4.2 Catesory 2: Crafts that operate in inland waters and up to a distance of 24 nautical miles at sea from a Safe Haven' 1.4.3 Cateeory 3: Crafts that operate in inland waters and up to a distance. of.l2nautical milesinfairweatherfromaNominatedPointofDeparturenamedinthePleasure Craft Safety Certificate ofthe Craft' 1.4.4 Cateeorv 4: Crafts that operate in inland waters and up to a distance of I nautical mile in fair *.utr,.. *a in daylight from a Nominated Point of Departure named in the Pleasure Craft Safety Certificate ofthe Craft' 1.5 Registration EverylndianPleasureCraftshallbeinpossessionofaCertificateofRegistryissuedby the Registrar or Ina'ian ship;, or an app-p-.iute .document in this regard that may be ,p""inJa. In order i '" tf r. i certificate ol Registry/appropriate document, the owner shall comply *itf, "t" i.i +,i i *ments specified ior iegistrations and shall submit the - following to the Registrar page3of63 r\\N =$^"f"4, NW,l'\' .\\(a) Builder's Certificate (in case of new Crafts) / Bill of Sale (in case of existing Crafts) (b) Declaration of Ownership (c) Comply with the requirements of Section 2l of MS Act with regard to eligibility to be considered for registration as Indian Ship. 1.6 Other Provisions 1.6.1 Compliance with these guidetines/ instructions does not obviate the requirement for Pleasure Crafts to further comply with regulations of the local navigation authority and / or the port or harbour authority of the area in which the Pleasure Crafts operate. 1.6.2 Owners of Pleasure Crafts shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that any item or appliance fitted in accordance with the requirements of these guidelines/ instructions is suitable for the purpose intended, having regard to its location in the Pleasure Craft, the area of operation and the weather conditions that may be encountered. 1.6.3 It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that a Pleasure craft is properly maintained, examined and operated in accordance with these guidelines/ instructions. qU1o'0"2 Page 4 of63 Ns'CHAPTER2: SAFE DESIGN General This chapter deals with requirements applicable for all aspects of design safety for construction of Pleasure Crafts including strength, stability, structural arrangement and machinery. Structural Strength Structural strengh of Pleasure Crafts shall at all times be adequate for operation envisaged as per the Design Category of the Craft. The structural strength of Design Categories I and 2 Pleasure Crafts shall comply with the requirements of operating in areal having significant wave height of at least 4 metres. Design Category 3 Pleasure crafts shall comply with the requirements of operating in areas having significant wave height of at leasi 2 metres respectively. category 4 Pleasure Crafts shall conform to the highest standards specified for inland vessels' Construction and Other Details construction and other details ofPleasure crafts shall be as specified at schedule I. Equivalent Construction Standards: 2.4.1 Pleasure Crafts built to Recognised Standards with valid certificate of compliance and/or built to classification rules of an Recognised organisation with valid Certificate of Class will be acceptable as equivalent construction standard for the purpose of this ChaPter. 2.4.2 The craft,s intended area of operation will be assessed based on the type of the Craft, design category and the builder's maximum recommended load' 2.4.3 Every such craft shall also be subjected to inspection and certification ,"qui."."nt as specified in Chapter 10 ofthese guidelines/ instructions' <Sh^ry Page 5 of63 ,\$s'CHAPTER3: LIX.E SAYING APPLIANCES 3.1 General Minimum requirement of life saving appliances to be carried on board Pleasure Crafts is summarised at Table I below. 3.2 Liferafts 3,2.1 Design Category I Pleasure Crafts shall be provided with liferafts - (a) Of such number and capacity that, in the event of any one liferaft being lost or rendered unserviceable, there is sulficient capacity remaining for all on board. (b) Constructed to SOLAS standard and equipped with a SOLAS "A" Pack (c) Stowed on the weather deck, or in an open space and fitted with float free arrangements (hydrostatic release units) so that the liferafu float free and infl ates automaticallY. 3.2.2 Design category 2 Pleasure Crafts shall be provided with liferafts capable of accommodating at least the total number of persons on board, equipped with a SOLAS "B" Pack. 3.2.3 lt is not mandatory for Design category 3 and Design category 4 Pleasure crafts to be provided with liferafts. However, such crafts may carry an open reversible liferaft, constructed to SOLAS standard. 3.2.4 Liferafts (other than reversible liferafts) and hydrostatic release units (other than disposable types), shall be serviced annually at approved service stations' 3.2.5 Liferafts provided on multihull sailboats shall be located so that they are accessible when the Craft is either upright or inverted' 3.3 Lifejackets 3.3.1 SOLAS compliant tifejackets shall be provided for the number of persons the Craft is certified to carry. 3.3.2 A number of lifejackets suitable for children equal to at least 10% of the number ofpersonsonboardshallbeprovided,orsuchgreaternumberasmayberequired to provide a lifejacket for each child. 3.3.3 Each infant embarked on board a Pleasure craft shall be provided with an infant life jacket. 3.3.4 If the lifejackets are the inflatable type, an additional l0o/o or 2, whichever is greater, siall be provided. Inflatable lifejackets will be serviced at approved servicing station every 12 months' ,4 LifebuoYs 3 3,4.lPleasuroCraftsshallbeprovidedwithSoLAScompliantlifebuoysspecifiedat Table 1. Page 6 of63 =S.^ry Ns'3.4.2 Design Category I and 2 Pleasure Crafts shall stow lifebuoys such that at least one lifebuoy is available on each side of the Craft. Each lifebuoy shall be marked with the Craft's name and the port of registration. 3.5 Pyrotechnics Pleasure Crafts shall be provided with approved type pyrotechnics specified atTablel. 3.6 Re-boarding device Pleasure Crafts shall be provided with a suitable embarkation ladder / re-boarding device. 3.7 Instruction manual Pleasure Crafts shall be provided with an instruction manual with instructions and information on the use of lifesaving appliances provided in the Craft and survival techniques. It shall include instructions on - (a) Donning of lifejackets (b) Boarding, launching, and clearing liferafts from the Craft. (c) Use of all survival equiPment (d) Use of aids to location (e) Use of sea anchors (0 Recovery of persons from the water (g) Hazards of exposure and the need for protective clothing (h) Methods of retrieval, including use of helicopter rescue gear (slings, baskets, and stretchers), breeches buoy and shore life-saving apparatus (i) Emergency repair of the life-saving appliances O Personal survival at sea techniques 3.g Maintenance Manual: Pleasure Crafts shall be provided with a manual of instructions for maintenance of the on-board life saving appliances' SAVING APPLIANCES REQUIRED Category I Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Liferafts 2 I Optional Optional Lifejackets (adult size) 100% l00o/o 10-0% 100% Lifejackets (child size) t0% r0% 10% l0% L ifebuoys without attachments 1 I I 1 Lifebuoy with light 2 I NA NA Lifebuoy with buoYant lifeline I I NA NA NA NA Parachute flares 8 2 Red hand flares 6 4 2 NA Smoke signals 2 2 I NA Page 7 of63 =T^^% \W,"rl.CIIAPTER 4: FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES 4.1 General 4.1.1 Pleasure Crafts shall be provided with efficient fire fighting equipment that shall be serviced at recommended service intervals at approved service stations' 4.1.2 Minimum requirement of Fire Fighting equipments to be carried on board Pleasure Crafts is summarised at Table 2 below. 4.2 Requirements 4.2.1 Design CategorY I - (a) One power driven fire pump of capacity as specified for- a bilge pump in Schedule I, located outside the machinery space, with a hose of adequate length and appro piale nozzle that can direct ajet of water to any part of the Craft. (b)oneportablefireextinguisherofrecognisedstandardforuse.in.alltypes of fiies, each at accesJ to galley, entrance to any accommodation space and at the entrance to the machinery space (minimum 3 nos')' (c) One fire blanket ofa recognised standard, in galley' (d) Two fire buckets with lanYard' - 4.2.2 Design Calegoty 2 (a) One portable fire extinguisher of recognised standard for use in all types of firis, each at access to any accommodation space and at the entrance to the machinery space (minimum 2 nos')' (b) One fire blanket ofa recognised standard' in galley' (c) Two fire buckets with lanYard' - 4.2.3 Design CategorY 3 (a) One portable fire extinguisher of recognised standard for use in all types offires. (b) Two fire buckets with lanyard' 4.2.3 Design CategorY 4 - ForCraftsfittedwithengines,oneportablefireextinguisherofsuitabletypeand size. However in u non-a"""r."i (or partially decked) sailing vessel with no engines and no cooking appliances, fire extinguisher is not required' 4.3 Fire Extinguishing in Machinery Spaces DesignCategoryland2PleasureCraftsshallbeprovidedwithafixedfireextinguishing ,vri.',n i*tuif.a i, tt"i.,u"t'in"ry space' upptopiiut" to the space to be protected and be installed and maintained in accordanie with the manufacturer's requirements' <U"P^ry Page 8 of63 N"*n'Fire and Smoke Detection SYstem Design Category I and 2 Pleasure Crafts shall be equipped with a fire or smoke detection systern capable of initiating audible alarms distinct from the alarms of any other system n'ot inai"uting fire, in sufficient places to ensure that the alarms are heard in all parts of the Craft. TABLE 2 _ FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Power driven fire pumP I Portable fire extinguishers for all types of ^J 2 I I fires Fire blanket at galleY I I Fire buckets with lanYard 2 2 2 Fire / smoke detection sYstem I 1 1* * Required if total installed power (propulsion and electrical generation) is greater than 750 kW' 4 A-1 Page 9 of63 $s'CHAPTER 5: RADIO EQUIPMENT 5.1 General 5.1.1 Radio equipment provided on Pleasure Crafts shall be approved type as per performance standards specified by IMO. 5.1.2 Minimum requirement of radio equipment to be carried on board Pleasure Crafts is summarised at Table 3 below. I S.Z.Z Radio equipment on board Design Category Commercial Pleasure Crafts shall be as per GMDSS iequirement for worldwide operation as per the Sea-Area applicable. 5.3 Antenna Pleasure Crafts shall carry a portable whip antenna on board. 5.4 Batteries When batteries are used for the electrical supply to radio equipment, appropriate charging facilities or a duplicate baffery bank shall be provided. The battery capacity shall be sufficient for at liast six hours for Crafts of all design categories except that the battery capacity may be one hour for Design category 4 Pleasure crafts 5.5 Safety Procedures 5.5.1 Fixed radio installations shall be clearly marked with the Craft's call sign, MMSI number or other codes, if applicable to the use of the radio. At each installation cards giving a clear tu..ury of the radio distress, urgency and safety procedures shall be disPlaYed. 5.5.2 Brief and ilear operating instructions shall be provided for all hand-held VHF radios on board. TAULE 3 _ RADIO EQUIPMENT RESUIREMENTS VHF radio with DSC - fixed installation VHF radio - hand Portable n'tVtAnSaT SES or MF/HF radio with *Design CategorY I Commercial Pleasure crafts shall be as per GMDSS requirement. <&c"e- N* Page 10 of63CHAPTER 6: NAVIGATIONAL EQTIIPMENT 6.1 General 6.1.1 All navigational equipment provided on Pleasure crafts shall be as per the performance standards as specified by IMO. 6.1.2 Minimum requirement of radio equipment to be carried on board Pleasure crafu is summarised at Table 4 below. 6.2 Magnetic ComPasses 6.2.1 Design category I and 2 Pleasure crafts shall be fitted with properly adjusted magnetic .o.p*t or other means, independent of the Crafts main power supply, to ietermine ihe ship's heading and display the reading at the main steering position. A compasi light and means for correcting magnetic heading and bearings to true shall be Provided. 6.2.2 Desigr category 3 and 4 Pleasure crafts shall be provided with an efficient hand- bearing comPass. 6.3 Depth Instruments Design category l, 2 and 3 Pleasure crafts shall be fitted with an echo sounder to measure the available depth of water. 6.4 PositioningSYstems Design category 1,2 and 3 Pleasure crafts shall be provided with a receiver for a global navifation it"ilit ,yrt". or a terrestrial radio navigation system, or other means suitable for use during voyage to establish and update the Craft,s position at all times. 6.5 Radar 6,5.1 Design category I and 2 commercial Pleasure crafu shall be provided with radar to assist in navigation and collision avoidance' 6.5.2DesignCategorylPersonalPleasureCraftsshallbeprovidedwithradartoassist in navigation and collision avoidance. EPIRB 6.6.|DesignCategoryland2PleasureCraftsshallbeprovidedwithone406MHzor Inmisat epiRri. rhis wi[ be installed in an easily accessible position ready to.be manually released, capable of being placed in a liferaft' and capable of floating free andautomatic activation ifthe Craft sinks' 6'6.2EPlRBsshallberegisteredwiththeAdministrationandmaintainedinaccordance withthemanufacturer'srecommendations/instructionsofadministration. q Page I I of63 =S1 Ns6.7 SART Desigr Category 1,2 and 3 Pleasure Crafts shall be provided with either a SART or AIS SART that conforms to the performance standards as specified by IMO. 6.8 Radar Reflector Pleasure Crafts shall be provided with an effective radar reflector to enable detection by other vessels navigating by radar. 6.9 Charts & Nautical Publications 6.9.1 Pleasure Crafts shall carry charts and relevant nautical publications to plan and display the Craft's route for any intended voyage and to plot and monitor positions throughout the voyage. Charts will be also maintained for the intended area of operation. 6.9.2 Design Category 3 and 4 Pleasure Crafts need not carry publications. 6.9.3 Electronic chart plotting systems may be accepted as meeting the chart carriage requirements. 6.f0 Measuringlnstruments 6.10.1 Design Category I and 2 Pleasure Crafu shall be provided with a barometer and anemometer. 6.10.2 Design Category I sailboats shall be provided with an anemometer providing a continuous indication of apparent wind speed, with the display clearly visible at each control Position. 6.11 Navigation Lights and ShaPes Pleasure Crafts shall be equipped with the proper navigation lights and shapes as per the Intemational Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 as ammended. ar^1.0:-- Page l2 of 63 N-",t-TABLE 4 _ NAVIGATION ESUIPMENT REQAIREMENTS Category Category Category Category ) 1 3 4 Fixed compass I I Hand bearing compass I I 1 1 Echo sounder I I I Global Navigation Sattelite System 1 I Radar I 1* EPIRB (406 Mhz or Inmarsat) 1 I SART / AIS SART 1 I I Radar reflector I I I I Barometer I 1 Anemometer I * Optional for Design Category 2 Personal Pleasure Craft A"l^ry Page13or63 NCIIAPTER 7: CLEAN SEAS .l General 7 .l.l All Pleasure Crafts shall meet intemational, national, regional and local 7 requirements for prevention of marine pollution that are applicable in the area of operation ofthe Craft. 7.1.2 Responsibility for the craft to be properly equipped and maintained to meet the prevailing requirements for prevention of marine pollution rests with the owner, or in the case where the Craft has been chartered, with the charterer. 7.2 Sewage 7.2.1 Design category 1,2and3 Pleasure crafts shall be provided with sewage.holding tanks of sufficient cipacity with arrangement to discharge to shore reception facility. .2.2. lt is recommended that known and reliable biological / bacterial wastewater 7 treatment products are used to treat the black / gley water in holding tanks of Crafts at all times. 7.3 Garbage .3.1 Requirement of MAMOL Annex V shall be complied in respect of the disposal 7 of garbage. .3.2 All Pleasure crafts shall be provided with arrangements on board for the retention 7 of garbage on board and to discharge to shore reception facilities' 7.4 Oil Pollution AllPleasureCraftsprovidedwithmachineryspaceshallhaveengineroombilgesand means to collect waste oil and to discharge to shore reception facility' 7.5 NOx ComPliance Marinedieselengineswithpowerout-puu' tmorethanl30kWinstalledonPleasureCrafts shuu witi NOx ,"qui..."ntt per MARPOL Annex VI' Regulation 13' Low . "o.ply sulphur fuii for SOx compliance can be considered' 7.6 Antifouling Paints I Coatings containing substances controlled as per the AFS Convention' Annex are stricttfprotriuited aid shall not be applied to any underwater area ofa Pleasure craft. alX^c0^- Page14o163 \S,i,l" -lCHAPTER8: SECURITY 8.1 General Security Measures - All Pleasure Crafts shall observe the following recommended security measures (a) Maintain a 24-hour watch whilst in operation. (b) Look out for small, unlit vessels while operating at night. (c) Monitor and maintain record ofpersons embarking / visiting on board. (d) Screen supplies and stores supplied on board for any banned substances or contraband. (e) Repo( any suspicious vessels or suspicious activities observed in harbour or at sea. (0 Maintain updated contact details on board of Port Facility Security officers (PFso)ofhomeportandothernearbyports,MaritimeRescueCoordination Centres (MRCC), the Administration's communication centres (DG Comm Centre) and any other person / office relevant for security ofthe Craft' 8.2 Ars Pleasure Crafu shall be provided with AIS transceivers' 8.3 Searchlight Pleasure Crafts shall be provided with an efficient fixed and / or portable searchlight capable of effectively illuminating the sea area around the craft and suitable for use in man-overboard search and recovery operations' =&^% )Nt\'Page15o163CHAPTER 9: MISCELLAI\EOUS 9.1 Medical Stores 9.1.1 Design Category I Pleasure Crafts shall carry a medical kit as per the requirements of the MS Rules (Medicines, Medical Stores and Appliances). 9.1.2 Design Category 2,3 and 4 Pleasure Crafts shall carry a First Aid kit. 9.2 Insurance Pleasure Crafts shall be insured to adequately compensate for the following - (a) Personal injury, death and disability (b) Property damage (c) Pollution damage (d) Wreck removal 9.3 Manning of Personal Pleasure Crafts Owners are responsible for the safe manning of their own Personal Pleasure Crafts. 9.4 Manning of Commercial Pleasure Crafts g.4.1 Minimum safe manning for mechanically propelled Commercial Pleasure Crafts shall be as per Table 5, below. g.4.2 Sailing Commercial Pleasure Crafts shall be appropriately manned with duly experienced Personnel. 9.5 Foreign Registered Pleasure Crafts pleasure Crafts other than those registered with the Administration need to be in possession of specific approval fromihe Administration for commercial operations in Indian waters TC,qLLY PROPELLED COMME RC AL PLEASA RE CRAFTS Catesory I Category 2 Catesory 3 Catesory 4 Designation No Min Grade No Min Grade No Min Grade No Min Grade Master I 2no Mate FG I NWKO I Inland Master 1 Holder of an (With (NCV) with seagoing Approved GMDSS experience powerboat certificate. Certificate) Chief Officer I NWKO cNCV) Engineer I MEO Class 1 Class IV Iv (NCV) Crew I GP Rating I Basic STCW I GP Rating Courses Total 4 2 1 I q$"*0"," Page 16 of63 $,*r'CHAPTER 10: INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION f 0.1 Pleasure Craft Safety Certificate (Personal & Commercial) 10.1.1 All Pleasure Crafts (Personal & Commercial), prior commencing its operation, shall be in possession of a Personal Pleasure Craft Safety Certificate or a Commercial Pleasure Craft Safety Certificate, prior commencing its operation, as per the format specified in Schedule II. 10.1.2 The Pleasure Craft Safety Certificate shall indicate the design category of the Craft and the Craft shall operate only in the area of operation as specified in this certificate. 10.2 Certification of Existing or New Pleasure Crafts Built to Recognised Standard or Classification Rules of an Approved Recognised Organisation 10.2.1 The Owner shall provide the following valid documentation for issuance of Pleasure Craft Safety Certificate for Existing Craftr (a) Builder'scertificate. (b) Certificate ofcompliance with Recognised Standard/ Certificate ofClass (d) Record ofinspection and maintenance undertaken by the Owner' 10.2,2 A general examination equivalent to annual survey of the craft will be carried out to verify that the hull, machineries, equipment generally conforms to the as fitted plans and the Craft complies with the requirements as spelled out from Chapter 3 to 9 ofthese guidelines/ instruciions . The craft's intended area ofoperation will be assessed based on ihe Craft type, design category and the builder's maximum recommended load' 10.2.3 The underwater portion of the hull, tail shaft(s), where fitted, and shaft sealing arrangement shall be inspected with the craft in dry doct</ slipway or over hard ground. - 10.2.4 Every Craft shalt be subjected to at least the following tests and trials (a) Inclining test (b) Load test (c) Sea trial r0.3 Certification of New Pleasure Crafts Built as per These Guidelines/ Instructions 10.3.1 Pleasure crafts will be constructed as per the requirements as provided in chapter 2 of these guidelines/ instructions 10.3.2 Plans and documentation required for certification of a New Craft built as per these guidelines/ instructions shall be as specified by the Recognised organisation. 10.3.3 An initial examination during construction of the craft shall be carried out to ,".ify tfr" hull, machinery and equipment including the provision and arrangement of life ,uvirig, n.e igt ting, poltution ' pi"r"ntion and other requirements comply with the upp.o"*a ptani anJ tie provisions of these guidelines/ instructions or equivalent <U^% PagerTo163 \$.*\t'standards as provided at Chapter 2, Section 2.2 and are fit for the service in the Craft's intended area of operation. 10.3.4 Every Craft shall be inclined and sea trial canied out. 10.4 Surveys 10.4.1 Commercial Pleasure Crafts - Shall be annually examined for continued validity of the Pleasure Craft Safety Certificate. The underwater portion of the hull and tail shaft(s), where fitted, shall be inspected with the Craft parked in dry dock or on hard ground. This underwater examination will be carried out twice in a five-year period during the validity of the Pleasure Craft Safety Certificate and the maximum interval between two such inspections shall not exceed 36 months. 10.4.2 Personal Pleasure crafts - Shall be examined every fifth year for continued validity ofthe Pleasure Craft Safety Certificate and the underwater portion of the hull and tail sh;ft(s), where fitted, shall be examined with the Craft in dry dock/ slipway or over trard ground during this time. Owners are required to ensure that vessel is maintained to the required standards at all times including the period between the surveys' 10.4 Inspection Pleasure crafts may be subjected to inspection by authorized personnel without prior notice. Any pleasure craft found not to comply with these Guidelines/ instructions willnot only be liable for immediate cancellation & withdrawl of the Pleasure craft Safety certificate, but also liable for other penal action as per the applicable provisions of statute. $1^%- Page 18 of 63 tN*SCHEDULE I - DESIGN SAFETY & CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS r CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL STRENGTH 1.1 GeneralRequirements 1.1.1 Design Category 1, 2, 3 and 4 Pleasure Crafts A Design category 1,2, 3 utd 4 Craft is required to be fitted with a watertight weather deck over the length ofthe Craft, and be of adequate structural strength to withstand the sea and weather conditions likely to be encountered in the intended area of operation. 1.1.2 Design Category 3 and 4 Crafts Desigr category 3 and 4 Pleasure crafts may be permiued without watertight weather deck provided ieserve buoyancy and stability for the Craft with its full complement of persons is adequate to remain afloat to survive the consequences of swamping. 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Craft with sail not provided with a watertight weather deck will be assigned as a Design Category 3 or 4 Pleasure Craft. 1.2 StructuralStrength 1.2.1 General The design of hull structure and construction shall provide strength and service life for the safe -operation of a craft, at its service draught and maximum service speed, to of withstand ihe sea and weather conditions likely to be encountered in the intended area operation. 1.2.2 ConstructionMaterials l.2.2.l|PleasureCraftmaybeconstructedofsteel,aluminiumalloy;fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) or composites' l.2.2.2Proposalstouseanyothermaterialshallbesubmittedforconsideration and aPProval' 1.2.3 Weather Deck l.2.3.lAwatertightweatherdeckreferredtoinSectionl.l.lshallextendfrom stem to stern andiave positive freeboard throughout, in any condition of loading ofthe Craft. 1.2.3.2 The weather deck may be stepped, recessed or raised provided the stepped, recessed or raised portion is ofwatertight construction' 1.2.4 Recesses 1.2.4.1 For motorised Pleasure Crafts, recesses in a weather deck shall be of watertight construction and have means of drainage capable of efficie-nt operation when ihe craft is heeled to 10.. Such drainage is to have an effective area, <U"^ry Page 19 of 63 N,n\"excluding grills and baffles, of at least 20cm2 for each cubic metre of volume of recess below the weather deck. 1.2.4.2Eor sailing Pleasure Crafts, recesses in the weather deck shall be of - watertight construction and have (a) A total volume (Vc) which does not exceed the value obtained from the formula:- following {F. - F. -F... - FJ x Vl + V2 + V...+ Vn < 0.1 x length of Craft x breadth of Craft rr Where: V is the volume ofthe recess F is the freeboard abreast the recess n is the number ofrecesses considered (b) Means of drainage capable of efficient operation when the Craft is heeled to'30". Such drainage to have an effective area, excluding grills and baffles, ofat - least For Desigr Category l, 2 or 3 Pleasure Crafts - 20 cm2 For Design Category 4 Pleasure Crafts - l0cm' 1.2.4.3 Altemative arrangements for the size and drainage of a recess may be acceptedprovideditcanbedemonstratedthat,withtheCraftuprightandatits deepest diaught, the recess drains from a swamped condition within 3 minutes; or the cockpit oi."""r. shall comply with ISo l lgl2 (Small craft - watertight and Quick Draining CockPits) 1.2.4.4lf arecess is provided with a locker that gives direct access to the interior of the hull, the locker shall be fitted with weather tight cover(s). In addition the cover(s) to the locker shall be permanently attached to the Craft's structure and fifted ;ith efficient locking devices to secure the cover(s) in the closed position. 1.2.5 WatertightBulkheads l.2.S.lThestrengthofawatertightbulkheadandtheeffectivenessofany altemative meanJ shall be adequate for the intended purpose and to the satisfaction of the Administration. 1.2.5.2 When pipes, cables, etc penetrate watertight butkheads' they shall be providedwithvalvesand/orwatertightglandsincaseofsteelconstruction.In tase ofpvc or plastic, the pipes should be glassed to the bulkheads at the highest position possible to maintain watertight integdty' 1.2.5.3 A doorway fitted in a watertight butkhead shall be constructed so as to be *u,"nignt from both sides and be kipt ctosed at unless opened for access oniy,uitt" discretion of the skipper. i notice sha- ls t.e ba e' fitted to both sides of the aoo...robekeptclosedatsea,.openforaccessonly,,.slidingwatertight.doors, where fitted, *" to b. provided with suitable safety provision to avoid injury to personnel bY closure ofthe door' AUyo^0"" Page 20 of63 \$,,*\'1.3 Weather Tight Integrity 1.3.1 General A Craft shall be designed and constnrcted in a manner that will prevent the ready ingress of seawater and in particular comply with the following requirements. For strength and water tightness purposes only, the requirements of ISO 12216 are considered acceptable. 1.3.2 Hatchways and Hatches 1.3.2.1 General requirements 1.3.2.1.1A hatchway that gives access to spaces below the weather deck shall be of efficient construction and be provided with efficient means of weather tight closure. 1.3.2.1.2 A cover to a hatchway shall be hinged, sliding, or permanently secured by other equivalent means to the structure of the Craft and be provided with sufficient locking devices to enable it to be positively secured in the closed position. 1.3.2.1.3 A hatchway with a hinged cover which is located in the forward portion of the Craft shall normally have the hinges fitted to the forward side of the hatch, as protection of the opening from boarding seas. A hatch with the hinges on the after side of the hatch shall be secured closed at sea, and be provided with a suitable blank. This is not intended to apply to small spaces drained directly overboard, e.g. anchor lockers. 1.3.2.1.4 Hatches which are used for escape purposes sha[[ be capable of being opened from both sides. l.3.2.l.5HatchesinrecessedorsteppeddecksofCrafts,thatprovideaccessto sea inlet valves, shall have access openings at least 300mm above the minimum freeboard to deck, or the sea inlet valves fitted with remote closing devices' 1.3.2.2 Hatchways that is open at sea In general, hatches shall be kep secured closed at sea. However, a hatch (other - thai a companion hatch) that is to be open at sea for lengthy periods shall be (a) Kept as small as practicable, but never more than lm2 in plane area at the top ofthe coaming. (b) Located on the centre line of the Craft or as close thereto as practicable' On catamaran and multihull it should be closers to hull as Possible (c) Fitted such that the access opening is at least 300mmabove the top ofthe adjacent weather deck at side' 1.3.3 Doorways and ComPanionwaYs 1.3.3.1 Doorways Located Above the Weather Deck a$1a0"2 Page 21 of63 N,"\,\'1.3.3.1.1 A doorway located above the weather deck that gives access to spaces below shall be provided with a weather tight door. The door shall be of eflicient construction, permanently attached to the bulkhead, not open inwards, and sized such that the door overlaps the clear opening on all sides, and has efficient means of closure which can be operated from either side. 1.3.3.1.2 A doorway shall be located as close as practicable to the centre line ofthe Craft. However, ifhinged and located in the side ofa house, the door shall be hinged on the forward edge. Doors using articulated systems shall be specially considered, in order to provide an equivalent arrangement. f33.1.3 A doorway that is either forward or side facing shall be provided with a coaming, the top of which is at least 3O0mmabove the weather deck. A coaming may be portable provided it can be permanently secured to the structure ofthe Craft and can be locked in position whilst at sea' 1.3.3.2 Companion Hatch OPenings 1.3,3.2.1 A companion hatch opening from a cockpit or recess that gives access to spaces below the weatherdeck shall be fitted with a coaming or washboard, the top of which is at least 300mm above the sole of the cockpit or recess. 1.3.3.2.2 When washboards are used to close a vertical opening they shall be so ananged and fitted that they will not become dislodged. 1.3.3.2.3 The maximum breadth of the opening of a companion hatch shall not exceed 1m. 1.3.4 Skylights 1.3.4.1 The skylight shalt be of eflicient weather tight construction and shall be located on the cenlre line ofthe Craft, or as near thereto as practicable, unless it is required to provide a means ofescape from a compartment below deck' l.3.4.2Whenaskytightisanopeningtypeitshallbeprovidedwithefficient means whereby it can be secured in the closed position' 1.3.4.3 A skylight that is provided as a means of escape shall be capable ofbeing opened from both sides. l.3.4.4Unlessthegtazingmaterialanditsmethodoffixingintheframeis equivalent in strength to ihat required for the structure in which it is fitted, a portable..blank,,shattueprovidedwhichcanbeefficientlysecuredinplacein event of breakage ofthe glazing. 1.3.5 Portlights and Windows 1.3.5.1 The porttight or window to a space below the weather deck or in a step' rece5ss, raised deik structure, deckhouse or superstructure protecting openings leading below the weather deck shall be of efficient construction which provides weathJr tight integrity (and be of strength compatible with size) for the intended area of oPeration ofthe Craft. S.^ry-- Page 22 of 63 S,nn'1.3.5.2 A portlight or window shall not be fitted in the main hull below the weather deck, unless the glazing material and its method offixing in the frame are equivalent in strength, with regard to design pressure, to that required for the structure in which il is fitted. 1.3.5.3 Portlights fitted in the hull ofthe Craft below the level ofthe weather deck shall be either non-opening or of a non-readily opening type, have a glazed diameter ofnot more than 250mm, or equivalent area, and be in accordance with a standard recognised by the Administration. Portlights of the non-readily opening type must be secured closed when the Craft is in navigation. Proposals to accept portlights, to a recognised standard, greater than 250mm diameter, up to a maximum of 400mm or equivalent area, may be considered, with due regard to their fore and aft, and vertical positioning, to the satisfaction of the Administration. Proposals for larger portlights may be considered by the Administration. 1.3.5.4 Portlights, windows and their frames shall meet an appropriate National or lnternational Standards. 1.3.5.5 A portlight fitted below the weather deck and not provided with an attached aeaatigtit shall be provided with a "blank" (the number ofblanks shall be sufficient for aileast halfoithe number of such portlights ofeach different size in the craft), which can be efficiently secured in place in the event of breakage of the portiight. The btank shall be of suitable material and strength to the satisfaction of the Administration. l.3.5.6Awindowfittedinthemainhullbelowtheweatherdeckshallmeetthe requirements of Section 1.3.4.2, or be provided with a blank meeting the requirements of Section 1.3 '4.7. 1.3.5.7 In a Craft which operates more than 24 miles from a safe haven' portable ,.blanks,, for windows shail be provided (the number of blanks shall be sufficient for at least halfofthe number oi such windows ofeach different size in the Craft) which can be efficiently secured in place in the event of breakage of a window' Such a "blank" is not required for a window which satisfies Section I '3'5'2' 1.3,5.8 Wheelhouse windows and their frames shall meet the requirements of Section 1.3.4.4, having due regard to the increased thickness of windows comprising on. o. .or.-lurninatiJns in order to achieve equivalent strenet!i s!.all not be oi polarised or tinted glass when provided for navigational visibility portable tinted screens may be provided for nominated windows) iAthough 1.3.6 Ventilators and Exhausts 1.3.6.1 A ventilator shalt be of efficient construction and, where situated on the weather deck and not complying with Section 1'3'5'3' shall be provided with a readily available means of weatier tight closure, consideration shall be given to requirements of Fire Protection' li.A.Z e, ventilator shall be kept as far inboard as practicable and the height above the deck of the ventilator opening shall be sufllcient to prevent the reaoy admission of water when the Craft is heeled' <Sno^'2:- Page 23 of 63 N,*\'1.3.6.3 A ventilator which must be kept open, e.g. for the supply of air to machinery or lor the discharge of noxious or flammable gases, shall be specially considered with respect to its location and height above deck having regard to Section L3.5.2and the down flooding angle. 1.3.6.4 Motorised Pleasure Crafts that are fitted with engine air intakes in the hull side, which do not satis$ the requirements of this notification, may be accepted, but restrictions on operations may be necessary. 1.3.6.5 An engine exhaust outlet that penetrates the hull below the weather deck shall be provided with means to prevent back flooding into the hull through the exhaust system. The means may be provided by system design and/or arrangement, built-in valve or a portable fitting which can be applied readily in an emergency. 1.3.7 Air Pipes 1.3.7.1 When located on the weather deck, an air pipe shall be kept as far inboard as possible and have a height above deck sufficient to prevent inadvertent down flooding when the Craft is heeled. l.3.T.2Anairpipe,ofgreaterthanlOmminsidediameter,servingafuelorother tank shall be'piovided with a permanently attached means of weather tight closure. Means of closure may be omitted if it can be shown that tho open end of theairpipeisaffordedadequatgprotectionbyothermeans,whichwillpreventthe ingress of water. 1.3.7.3 An air pipe serving a fuel tank or other tank, where provided with- a closingappliance,shallbeofatypethatwillpreventexcessivepressureonthe tank b-oundaries. provision shall bi made for relieving a vacuum when tank are being drawn from or emPtied. 1.3.8 Sea Inlets and Discharges 1.3.8.1 An opening below the weather deck shall be provided with an efficient means of closure. 1.3.8.2 When an opening is for the purpose of an inlet or discharge below the- waterline it shall be ntiea wittr a siacock, valve or other effective means of closure that is readily accessible. 1.3.8.3 When an opening is for a log or other sensor' which is capable ofbeing withdrawn, it shalf be fiied in an efficient watertight manner and provided with an effective means ofclosure when such a fitting is removed' l.3.8.4Inletanddischargepipesfrommarinetoiletsshallbeprovidedwithshell i,tting, ur."qri."a uy se-ction 1.3.7.2. When the rim of a marine toilet is less than 300nim above the deepest waterline of the Craft, unless otherwise indicated by manufacturer's recommendations, anti - syphon measures shall be provided' 1.3.8.5 For Pleasure Crafts fitted with sails, overboard inlet and discharge pipes from marine toilets or holding tanks shall be looped up within the hull to the underside ofthe deck. <S{o"''1 Page 24 of 63 SNs'1.3.9 Materials for Valves and Associated Piping 1.3.9.1 A valve or similar fitting attached to the side of the Craft below the waterline, within an engine space or other high fire risk area, shall be normally of steel, bronze, copper, or other non-brittle fire resistant material or equivalent. 1.3.9.2 When plastic piping is used it shall be of good quality and of a type suitable for the intended purpose. 1.3.9.3 Flexible or non-metallic piping, which presents a risk of flooding, fiued in an engine space or fire risk area shall be efficiently insulated against fire, or be of fire risistant material, e.g. ISO Standard 7840 or a means shall be provided to stop the ingress of water in the event of the pipe being damaged, operable from outside the space. 1.4 Water F reeing Arrangements 1.4.1 General When a deck is fitted with bulwarks such that shipped water may be trapped behind them, the bulwarks shall be provided with effrcient freeing ports that will ensure the deck can be effectively drained. 1.4.2 Motorised Pleasure Crafts 1.4.2.1 |na motorised Pleasure Craft, the area of freeing ports shall be at least 4% of the bulwark area and be situated in the lower third of the bulwark height, as close to the deck as Practicable. l.4,2.2ACraftoflessthan12metresinlength,havingawelldeckaftwhichis fitted with bulwarks all round and which is intended to operate in Area category 1,2 &3, shall be provided with freeing ports required by Section l'4'2'1 or may be provided with a minimum of two ports fitted (one p^ott .u'd ttulbYd): which may be in the transom, each having a clear area of at least " 2^1 2" 5- cm" Ports Inuy orryi" fitted in the transom on crafts where the shipping of water will not result in a trim by the head such that water will not drain' 1.4.3 Sailing Pleasure Crafts l.4.3.llnasailingPleasureCrafttheareaoffreeingportsshallbeat]east.1o7oof that part of the bilwark area that extends for 213 of the Craft's length amidships. e rrJ"ing po.t shall be located in the lower third ofthe bulwark height, as close to thedeck*aspracticable.Afreeingportshattbefittedwithagridthathasaspacing of not more than 50mm in any direction' 1.4.3.2 Where the average height of the bulwark over its length does not exceed l50mm, freeing ports vv'ill nol be required; however attention shall be paid to suitable drainage arrangements. a$1^L Page 25 of 63 .\Nu"t\'1.4.4 General - All Pleasure Crafts 1.4.4.1 Smaller ports may however be accepted in a Craft having only small side deck areas in which water can be trapped, the reduced area being based on the volume of water which is likely to become so trapped. 1.4.4.2 When a non-return shutter or flap is fitted to a freeing port it shall have sufficient clearance to prevent jamming and any hinges shall have pins or bearings of non-corrodible material. 1.4.4.3 An open Pleasure Craft shall be provided with bilge pumping arrangement. 1.4.4.4 ln a Craft where freeing ports cannot be fitted, other efficient means of clearing trapped water from the Craft shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Administration. 1.4,4.5 Structures and spaces considered to be non-weather tight shall be provided with efficient drainage. 1.4.4.6 A Craft intended to operate in sea areas where ice accretion can occur shall be specially considered with regard to water freeing arrangements. ) STABILITY 2.1 All Crafts 2.1.1 The standard of stability to be achieved by a new Craft shall be dependent on the maximum number ofpersons permitted to be carried and the intended area of operation ' 2.1.2 All Design categories 1, 2, 3 and 4 Pleasure crafts shall be provided with stability informaiion bo&let/stability compliance certificate which is approved by the Administration, as aPPlicable. 2.1.3 For Design Category l, 2 utd 3 Pleasure Crafts of length between 6 m and 24 m' the stability -u! be urr"ir.d using ISO 12217 ParI I 'Small Craft - Stability and buoy*.y *r"rr*"nt and categorisation - Non-sailing boats ofhull length greater than or to 6 meters' as an altemative to compliance with Section 2'3 below' " 2q ,u 1u .t 4 The stability of sailing Pleasure Craft with non-fore and aft rigs or moveable/variable fiallast is to be specifically considered on application to the Administration. 2.1.5 Stability of a craft that will operate in sea areas where ice accretion can occur ,tutt t",p""iaty considered by the Administration with regard to icing allowance and stability standard. 2.1.6 Where a mono-hull Pleasure craft cannot comply with the specified criteria-, due to its hull form displaying stability characteristics similar to that ofa multihull craft, the staUitity criteria fo. a ,iuttit utt'Craft may be applied, as appropriate for sailing or motorised Crafts. 2.l.TAmotorisedmultihulltypePleasureCraftfailingtocomplywiththespecified ..ite.iu ,nuy be given special consideration. In such a case, calculations shall be submitted for assessment. Page 26 of 63 =)vti l^^A- ./- W,u',Damage Survivability 2.2.1 General This section applies to Design Category I and 2 Pleasure Crafts. 2.2.1.1 Crafts shall be so ananged that after minor hull damage or failure of any one hull fitting in any one watertight compartment, it would satisfy the residual stability criteria below. This may be achieved by fitting watertight subdivision or alternative methods to the satisfaction of the Administration. Minor damage shall be assumed to occur anywhere in the length of the Craft but not on a watertight subdivision. 2.2.l.2h assessing survivability, the following standard permeability shall be used:- Appropriated for stores : 60 Appropriated for stores but not by a substantial quantity thereof: 95 Appropriated for accommodation: 95 Appropriated for machinerY: 85 0or95 Appropriated for liquids: (Whichever results in the more onerous requirements) 2.2,1.3\n the damaged condition, the residual stability shall be such that the angle of equitibrium does not exceed 7 degrees from the upright, the resulting righting levei curve has a range to the down flooding angle of at least I 5 degrees beyond the angle of equilibrium, the maximum righting lever within that range is not less than l00mm and the area under the curve is not less than 0.015 metre radians. This damage shall not cause the craft to float at a waterline less than 75mm from the weathir deck at any point. Proposals to accept reduced freeboard or immersion ofthe margin line may be accepted subject to special consideration. 2.2.2 Multihull Crafts Generally, the requirements of Section 2.2.1 fot a mono-hull Pleasure craft shall apply to a lesign 6atego ry 1,2 or 3 multihull motorised Pleasure Craft. If a multihull Craft is of unconientiona'i disign or cannot meet the damage criteria, the results ofthe calculations shall be submitted to the Administration for assessment' Intact Stability of Motorised Pleasure Crafts Complying with Section 2'1'2 2.3.1 The lightship weight, vertical centre of gravity (KG) and longitudinal centre. of gr*it, tl-CCiof a monJhull Craft shall be determined from the results of an inclining experiment. 2.3.2 TheLCG of a multihult Pleasure craft shall be obtained by a displacement check o. iy *"igning. The KG shall be determined either by calculation or by experimental m"uns, if a'"o,i.,rentional inclining experiment may not produce satislactory results. Page2, o163 .Wr",l,2.3.3 The lightship weight may include a margin for growth, up to 5% of the lightship weight at the discretion of the Administration, positioned at the LCG and vertical centre of the weather deck amidships or KG, whichever is the higher. (The lightweight margin shall not be used in practice to increase maximum cargo-deadweight') 2.3.4 Curves of static stability (GZ curves) shall be produced for - (a) Loaded departure, 1007o consumables; (b) Loaded arrival, l0% consumables; (c) Anticipated service conditions; and (d) Conditions involving lifting appliances (when appropriate). 2.3.5 In addition, simplified stability information in the form of a Maximum KG Curve shall be provided, inctuding a worked example to illustrate its use. Maximum free surface moments shall be included within the Loaded Departure condition, and as a minimum, factored according to tank percentage fill for all other conditions' 2.3.6 Buoyant structures intended to increase the range of positive stability shall not be provided by fixtures to superstructures, deckhouse, masts or rigging' 2.3.7 The curves of static stability for the loaded conditions shall meet the following criteria - (a)Theareaundertherightinglevercurve(GZcurve)shallbenotlessthan 0.bS5 metre - radians up to 30 degrees angle ofheel and not less than 0.09 metre - radians up to 40 degrees angte ofheel or the angle of down flooding if this angle is less. (b) The area under the GZ curve between the angles of heel of 30 and 40 deg.""rorbet*"en30degreesandtheangleofdownfloodingifthislessthan40 degrees shall be not less than 0.03 metre - radians' (c)Therightinglever(GZ)shallbeatleast0'20metresatanangleofheel equal to or greater than 30 degrees. (d) The maximum GZ shall occur at an angle of heel of not less than 25 degrees' (e) After correction for free surface effects, the initial metacentric height (GM) shall not be less than 0.35 metres' 2.3.8 If a Pleasure craft of catamaran or multihull type does not meet the stability !ir.n in Section 2.3.7, the Craft shall meet the following criteria:- "rGiu (a) The area under the righting lever cuwe (GZ Curve) shall not be less -than 0.085 metre radians up to OcZmax when 0GZmax = l5o and 0'055 metre-radians uP to 0GZmax when OGZmax = 30o' When the maximum righting lever, GZmax, occurs between 0: 15o and 0= 30'the ..qui."d area under the-GZ -urve up to 0GZmax shall not be less than: A=0.055+0.002(30"-OGZmax)metre-radianswhere:OGZmaxistheangleof heel in degrees at which the righting lever curve reaches its maximum' (b) The area under the righting lever curve between 0: 30' and 0= 40' or between 0= 30o and the angle-of diwn flooding 0l if this angle is less than 40o, shall not be less than 0'03 metre-radians' qfu.a" $srPage28or63(c) The righting lever GZ shall not be less than 0.2 metre at an angle of heel of30 degrees. (d) The maximum righting lever shall occur at an a angle not less than 15 degrees. (e) The initial metacentric height GMo shall not be less than 0.35 metres. 2.3.9 Permitted Area of Operation Pleasure Crafts complying with ISO 12217 Part I 'Small Craft - Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorisation - Non-sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 metres', may as an alternative to section 2.3.7, after verification of the stability assessment, be assigned an area of operation in accordance with table given below. Permitted Area of Operation Category tso 12217 Design Catesorv Unrestricted A 1 From inland waters up to 24 miles from a safe haven 2 B From inland waters up tol2 miles from a nominated J B departure point From inland waters up tol miles from a nominated 4 C departure point in fair weather and daylight sUo4 t"t'2eor63 W"t'lt'2.3.10 Rotling in Beam Waves and Wind This requirement applies only to Design Category 1 and Category 2 Pleasure Crafts. The curve of righting moments of the boat shall be established up to the down flooding angte @DA or the angle of vanishing stability or 50o, whichever is the least. When assessing this criterion, righting moments shall take account of free-surface effects. The heeling moment due to wind, MW, expressed in newton metres, is assumed to be constant at all angles ofheel and shall be calculated using either Formula I or Formula 2 below: (l) MWI:0,53 A h VW2 or MW2 = 0,30 A (A/LWL + TM) VWZ , whichever is gteater a) Where h is the vertical distance between the geometric centres of A and underwater profile area; VW = 28 m/s for design category l, and 2l m/s for design category 2t A is the projected windage profile area of hull, superstructures, deckhouses, outboard motors and spars above the waterline at the appropriate loading condition, the boat being upright, expressed in square metres. A is not to be taken less than 0,55L X B canopies and screens that can be erected when under way in bad weather are included, e.g. cockpit dodgers, pram hoods' TM is the draught at the mid-point ofthe waterline length, expressed in metres' LWL length on waterline in meters measured when the boat is upright in calm water, in theappropriatetoadingconditionandatdesigntrim,formultihullboatsLwL relates to that ofthe longest individual hull. The assumed roll angle <DR shall be calculated as follows: OR=25 +2Ol YD for design category l, and 20+201 VD for design category 2' Where VD is the volume displacement in m3 The righting moment curve and the wind heeling moment shall be plotted on the same gru* L shJwn in figure below. Area A2 shall be greater than area 41, where A I and 42 are the areas indicated in figure below' a5ro'0^i- Page 30 of63 &$"*il"X heel angle (degrees) & Y righting or heeling moment (kN-m) I : righting moment (kN-m) 2 : heeling moment due to wind (kN-m) 3 : @A2: least of @DA or 50o or second wind heel equilibrium angle 2.4 Intact Stability of Sailing Mono-hull Pleasure Crafts Complying with Section 2.1.2 2.4.1 The centre of gravity (KG) of a Craft shall be established by an inclining experiment and curves of static stability (GZ curve) for the loaded departure 100% consumables and loaded anival l0% consumables shall be produced. [Notes:- 1. The above conditions may include a margin for growth up to 5% of the lighrweight, at the discretion of the Administration, with the VCG positioned at the upper deck amidshiPs. 2. Buoyant structures intended to increase the range of positive stability shall not be provided by fixtures to the mast, rigging, or superstructure' 3. For standard production series built Crafts, the statically stability (GZ) may- be derived from an inctining experiment conducted on another craft of the series, subject to corections for differences in outfit, to the satisfaction of the Administration. 4. Maximum free surface moments shall be included within the loaded departure condition,andasaminimum,factoredaccordingtotankpercentagefillforthe loaded arrival condition.l 2.4.2TheGZcurvesrequiredbySection2.4.lshallhaveapositiverange,90oor higher. 2.4.3 lnaddition to the requirements of Section 2.4.2, the angle of steady heel obtained from the intersection ofa "dirived wind heeling lever" curve with the GZ curves referred to in Section 2.4.1 above shall be greater than l5 degrees' See figure below - a&o"P1 Page 31 of63 N.*il": In the figure, 'DWHL' the "derived wind heeling lever" at any angle 0 degrees :0.5 x WLO x Cosl.3 0 : f where WLO GZf lCosl.3 0 _*-___ ..( tr T I)€riY*d N :. hsel a*rlgte { rl A,nyir r'd)r*'J t in dEird?6 Noting that, when using this method:- WLg is the magnitude of the actual wind heeling lever at 0 degrees which would cause the Craft to heel to the 'down flooding angle' (0 f) or 60 degrees whichever is least. GZt is the lever of the Craft's GZ at the 'down flooding angle' (0 f) or 60 degrees whichever is least. e d is the angle at which the 'derived wind heeling' curve intersects the GZ curve. Gag d is less than l5 degrees the Craft will be considered as having insufficient stability for the purpose of these guidelines/ instructions). f is the 'critical down flooding angle' and is deemed to occur when e openings having an aggregate area, in square metres, greater than:- Craft's displacement in tones / 1500 are immersed' Moreover, it is the angle at which the lower edge of the actual opening that results in critical flooding bicomes immersed. All openings regularly used for crew access and for vintilation shall be considered when determining the down flooding angle. No opening regardless of size that may lead to progressive floodin! shall be immersed at an angle of heel of less than 40 degrees. Air pipes to tanks can, however, be disregarded. If as a result of immersion of openings in a deckhouse a Craft cannot meet the required standard, those deckhouse openings lal be ignored and the openings in the weather deck used instead to detirmine 0 f. In such cases the GZ curve shall be derived without the benefit of the buoyancy of the deckhouse. It might be noted that provided that the Craft complies with the requirements of Section 2.4.1,2.4.2 and2.4.3 and it is sailed with an angle of heel which is no greater than tile 'derived angle of heel', it shall be capable of withstanding a wind lust equal to 1.4 times G actual wind velocity (i.e. twice the actual wind i."rru..; without immersing the 'down flooding openings', or heeling to an angle greater than 60 degrees. 2.4.4 A Stability Information Booklet shall be submitted to and approved and placed <U.ao2 u*"32or63 NN'n\''on-board the Craft. The booklet shall include details ofthe maximum steady angle ofheel for the worst sailing condition. The steady angle ofheel is to be calculated in accordance with Section 2.4.3 2.4.5 The booklet shall also include curves ofmaximum recommended steady angle of heel for the prevention of down flooding in the event of squall conditions. Details of the development ofsuch curves are given in the Model Stability Information Booklet. 2.5 Approval of Intact and Damage Stability 2.5.1 Pleasure Crafts Not Requiring Approved Stability Information Booklet. A Pleasure Craft, for which stability is assessed on the basis of practical tests or simplified methods, shall be approved. A detailed record of the procedure of the tests or calculations and the results that were accepted is to be kept and these details are to be entered on the certificate. 2.5.2 Pleasure Crafts Requiring Approved Stability Information Booklet. 2.5.2.1 The Owner(s) shall be responsible for the inclining test of a Craft to be undertaken and for the calculation ofthe lightship particulars, which are used in the stability calculations. 2.5.2.2 The Administration shall witness the inclining test of a Craft and be satisfied as to conditions and the manner in which the test is conducted. 2.5.2.3 The owner(s) of a Craft shall be responsible for the submission of the Stability Information Booklet. 2.5.3 DamageStabilitylnformation Pleasure Craft are required to be provided with damage stability calculations. 2.5.4 Guidance on Stability Assessment It shall be noted that the Administration may require a lull stability analysis for a Craft which has been modified from the original design, pa(icularly if the freeboard has been significantly reduced or the modification has involved the addition of, for example, a m-ast-furled main sai[, a roller-reefing headsail, a radar antenna or any other item of equipment which may have caused the position of the vertical centre of gravity to be situated at a higher level than that intended by the designer. 3 FREEBOARD AND FREEBOARD MARKING 3.1 Sailing Pleasure Crafts 3.1.1 Sailing Pleasure crafts are required to be provided with an approved Stability Information dooktet/ stability compliance certificate shall have a freeboard mark placed on each side of the hull at thi longitudinal position ofthe longitudinal centre of flotation for the maximum draught at which the stability ofthe craft has been determined. ln no case shall this draughl be greater than the draught corresponding to the maximum displacement for which the scantlings have been approved' 3.1.2 The freeboard mark referred to above shall measure 300mm in length and 25mm i, i"ptfr. The marking shall be permanent and painted black on a light background or in white or yellow on a dark background. =$"ry Page 33 of63 N,*.'l'3.1.3 A Pleasure Craft shall not operate in any condition that can result in its freeboard marks being totally submerged when it is at rest and upright in calm seawater. 3.1.4 Sailing Pleasure Crafts with variable ballast shall be specially considered by the Administration. 3.2 Motorised Pleasure Crafts 3.2.1 section 3.3 defines the requirements for minimum freeboard for a motorised pleasure craft whose stability assessment is not based on lso 12217 'Small craft - I Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorisation' Part and has an approved stability booktet. Section 3.4 defines how and when the freeboard mark, and deck line, shall be applied. 3.2.2 For Pleasure Crafts whose freeboard is not determined and are not provided with an approved stability information booklet, the loading of the Craft is govemed by the .*i.r. permissible weight, as identified on the Craft's certificate' 3.3 Minimum Freeboard 3.3.1 The freeboard, for a motorised Pleasure Craft which have an approved stability - booklet, shall be not less than that determined by the following requirements A pleasure craft, when futly loaded (each person taken as 75kg) shall be upright, and - - in the case of a craft with a continuous watertight weather deck, which is neither steppedorrecessedorraised,haveafreeboardmeasureddownfromthelowest poiri of tf," weather deck of not less than 300 mm for Crafts of 7 metres in length or under and not less than 750 mm for crafts of 18 metres in length or over. For a Craft of intermediate length the freeboard shall be determined by linear interpolation; - in the case of a craft with a continuous watertight weather deck, which may be ,t"fp"d, ."a".raa, or raised, have a freeboard me-asured down from the lowest point ofihe weather deck, of noi less than 200 mm for Crafts of 7 metres in length or under and not less than 400 mm for crafts of 18 metres in length or over' For a Craft of intermediate length the freeboard shall be determined by linear interpotation.Theraisedpo"rtionls;ofthewatertightweatherdeckshallextend across the futt breadth of tire Crafi and the average freeboard over the lenglh ofthe Crat snall comply with 'l above for a Craft with a continuous watertight weather deck; - in the case of an open Craft, have a clear height of side (i'e' the distance betweln the waterline and the lowest point of the gunwale*) of not less than 400mm for Crafts of 7 metres in tength or under and not less than 800mm for Crafts of 18 metres in length or over. F"o. a craft of intermediate length the clear height shall be determined by linear interpolation; *(The clear height of the side shall be measured to the top of the gr:nwale or ,ipfing o.to ttt"-top ofthe wash strake if one is fitted above the capping') d[eal N Pase 34 of63 W^N'3.3.2 A Craft required to be provided with an approved Stability Information Booklet shall be assigned a freeboard which corresponds to the draught of the Craft in sea water when fully loaded (each person taken as 75kg), but which in no case shall be less than the freeboard required by Section 3.3.1, nor that corresponding to the scantling draught. 3.4 Freeboard Mark 3.4.1 A Craft assigned a freeboard in accordance with Section 3.3 shall be marked with a freeboard mark and have a scale ofdraught marks marked clearly at the bow and stem, on both sides of the Craft. The longitudinal position of the draught marks, relative to the tongitudinal datum for the hydrostatic data, shall be recorded in the Stability Information Booklet, where provided. 3.4.2 Where it is considered that the addition of a scale of draught marks is neither practicable nor meaningful, for example, due to restricted loading variations, application for special consideration shall be made to the Administration. Additionally, where the line of the deck is not immediately discemable, a Craft shall be provided with a deck line. The deck line and freeboard mark shall be permanent and painted on a contrasting background. 3,4.3 The freeboard mark shall consist of a ring 300 millimetres in outside diameter and 25 millimetres wide, intersected by a horizontal line 450 millimetres long and 25 millimetres wide the upper edge of which passes through the centre of the ring. The top ofthe intersecting line shall be positioned at the waterline corresponding to the assigned freeboard to deck edge at amidships. No mark shall be applied for fresh water allowance. The assigning letter shall be marked on the bar ofthe ring. 3.4.4 The freeboard mark for a Pleasure craft not requiring an approved stability Information Booklet, other than a Craft complying with Section 3.4.l,shall be a bar of 300mm in length and 25mm in dePth. 3.4.5 The marking shall be permanent and painted black on a light background or in white or yellow on a dark background. (No assigning letter marking shall be placed on the bar marking.)The top ofthe mark shall be positioned at the waterline conesponding to the maximum draught, at amidships. Additionally, where the line of the deck is not immediately discemable, a craft shall be provided with a deck line. The deckJine shall be marked amidships on each side of the ship so as to indicate the position of the freeboard deck. The mark need not be of contrasting colour to the surrounding hull. 3.4.6 Where the design of the craft, or other circumstances, render it impracticable to mark the deck line, the Administration may direct that it be marked by reference to another fixed point as near as practicable to the position described above' 3.4.7 A, Craft shall not operate in a condition that will result in its freeboard marks being totally submerged when it is at rest and upright in calm sea water' <+^%- Page35o163 ,N",,\'4 MACIIINERY 4.1 General Requirement 4.1.1 Machinery installations shall comply with the requirements given below. Other installations proposed may be specially considered, provided that full information is presented to and approved by the Administration. In motor Crafts, the main propulsion machinery and all auxiliary machinery essential to the propulsion and the safety of the Craft shall be designed to operate when the Craft is upright and when inclined at any angle of heel and trim up to and including 15 degrees and 7.5 degrees respectively either way under static conditions. 4.1.2 In sailing Pleasure Crafts, the main propulsion machinery and all auxiliary machinery essential to the propulsion and the safety of the Craft shall be designed to operate when the Craft is upright and when inclined at any angle of heel up to and including 15 degrees either way under static conditions and 22.5 degrees either way under dynamic rolling conditions and simultaneously inclined 7.5 degrees by bow or stem under dynamic pitching conditions. 4.2 Diesel Engines A Pleasure Craft fitted with either an inboard or an outboard diesel engine shall be provided with an engine suitable for marine use and with sufficient fuel tankage for its area of operation. Petrol Engines 4.3.1 A petrol engine may be accepted provided that the engine is a suitable outboard type. 4.3.1.1 A Pleasure Craft of any type may be fitted with a small engine (usually less than 5 horse power) manufactured with an integral fuel tank, provided a safety waming sign is displayed with details of appropriate precautions to be taken when filling the fuel tank. 4.3.1.2 The Craft shalt supply fuel to the engine from either of the following - (a) A permanently installed fuel tank constructed to an appropriate standard and in the case of Crafts fitted with a watertight weather deck shall have arrangements such that spillage during fuel handling will drain directly overboard; (b) A portable tank of27 litres or less in capacity complying to an appropriate standard. 4.3.2 ln locations where an accumulation of hydrocarbon vapours is likely to occur, a suitable hydrocarbon gas detector shall be fitted under or adjacent to the tank (located in a safe place). The detector components, and any other electrical equipment residing in the vapour area shall not be capable ofcausing ignition. 4.3.3 A Pleasure Craft shall be provided with sufficient fuel tankage for its area of operation. <$no^42- Page 36 of63 'N"'nl"4.2 Installation 4.2.1 The machinery, fuel tank(s) and associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. These shalt be installed and protected so as to reduce to a minimum danger to persons during normal movement about the Craft, with due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. 4.2.2 Means shall be provided to isolate a source of fuel which may feed a fire in an engine space. A valve or cock, which is capable of being closed from a position outside the engine space, shall be fitted in the fuel feed pipe as close as possible to the fuel tank' 4.2.3 Fuel filling and venting pipes shall be constructed of fuel compatible non-kinking material, adequately supported and of sufficient dimensions to prevent spillage during filling. 4.2.4 A venting pipe shall be led to the open air, terminating in a position level with or higher than the fuel filling mouth and its open end protected against water ingress by means of a goose neck or other efficient means. For petrol engines or where there is a risk from flame ingress a suitable gauze diaphragm shall be used (which can be detached for cleaning). 4,2.5 ln a fuel supply system unit, where a flexible section of piping is introduced, the flexible pipes shall be fire resistant/metal reinforced or otherwise protected from fire. The flexible pipes shall be secured by either metal hose clamps or permanently attached end fittings (e.g. swaged sleeve or sleeve and threaded insert). where hose clamps are used, the frtting io which the flexible pipe attaches shall have a bead, flare, annular grooves or other melans of preventing slippage, the anti-slippage arrangement shall not provide a path for fuel leakage. 4.2.6 When the main engine(s) oil fuel system is provided with water separator filter(s) of a type that has plastic or glass bowl(s), it shall be located so that it can be easily seen and protected against heat and accidental damage. Engine Starting and StoPPing 4.3.1 Engines shall be provided with either mechanical, hand starting or electric starting with indepindent batteriis, or other means ofstarting acceptable to the Administration. 4.3,2 When the sole means of starting is by battery, the battery shall be in duplicate and connected to the starter motor via a 'ihang" over switch' so that either battery can be used for starting the engine. Charging facilities for the batteries shall be available. Under normal circumsiances ii is not recommended to discharge both batteries in parallel. 4.3.3 All intemal combustion machinery shall have a secure means of remote stopping from outside the engine sPace. 4.4 Portable EquiPment 4.4.1 When portable equipment powered by a petrol engine is provided' the unit' unless fully drained offuel, shall normally be stored on the weather deck' 4.4.2Portableequipmentmayalsobestowedinadecklockerorprotectiveenclosure - that is to the satisfaction of the Administration and meets the following requirements Snaa2 Page37or63 N.,tnr(a) Vapour tight to the Craft's interior. (b) Not openable from the Craft's interior (c) Adequately drained overboard and ventilated to atmosphere. 4.4.3 A safety waming sign shall be displayed with details of appropriate precautions to be taken when filling the fuel tank. 4.4.4 Gas welding and cutting equipment bottles, if carried, shall be stowed in a secure manner on the open deck at a safe distance away from any potential source of fire and shall have the capability ofbeing readily jettisoned overboard ifnecessary. ELECTRICAL ARRANGEMENT 5.1 General 5.1.1 Electrical arrangements shall be such as to minimise the risk of fire and electric shock. Tanks, machinJry or other metallic objects that do not have proper electrical continuity with the watei surrounding the Craft shall have special earthling arrangements to reduce such risks. 5.1.2 The electrical systems described in this section are the most common types suitable for small Pleasure Crafts, i.e. l2v rc 24v direct current systems. However, a C.uftInuyhavealtematingcurrentelectricalequipmentofmuchhighervoltage,inwhich ;;;;;;tirr". with an ipplicable standard oi the Classification rules of the Recognized Organisation will be required. 5.1.3 Where battery is provided as the main source, adequate means of charging shall ie rurthei, battery system shall. be duplicated.' Design Category 4- Pleasure froriAea. C.ii, .un U, allowed to dispinse with the charging provision provided it could. be proved ihuith. ,our"" of energy is sufficient for the nature of the operation undertaken by the Crafts. l.l.4Electricalloadshalltakeintoaccountandtobesufficienttoprovidealllishtine including navigational and search light, navigational equipment' GMDSS .qrfpr.it, fire-fighting, bilge transfer, iteering, control and alarm system loads u,ii"!, ."purut"linllrii*t sJurce of energy (piime movers) are provided to the satisfaction of the administration' 5.2 Systems 5.2,1 Systems shall be two conductors, except that single conductor- systems are .r*p"[i,i i". circuits comprising engine-mounted equipment that have a return "ngine connection made at the engine itself' S.2.2Asysteminwhichthereisnointentionalconnectionofthecircuittoearth(an insulated system) shall U" p.o"ia"a with double pole switches' except that single pole switches may be used in the final sub-circuit' 5.2.3 Single pole switches are only acceptable w]ren ysei in the 'live' (+) conductor in ;;;;;ih;;e pole earthed. Fuses shali not be installed in an earthed conductor. <U"^B^, \Nd;"'-""5.2.4 All circuits, except the main supply from the battery to the starter motor and electrically driven steering motors, shall be provided with electrical protection against overload and short circuit, (i.e. fuses or circuit breakers shall be installed)' The rating of over current protection devices shall not exceed the rated current capacity of the conductor being protected. Short circuit protection shall be suitable for the total rated current of the consumers in the circuit protected. Where a single outboard engine is installed, and fitted with inJine fuses, suitable procedures shall be established to enable the engine to be started in the event ofa damaged fuse. 5.2.5 Steering circuits, the loss of which would lead to steering failure, shall have an overload alarm in lieu of overload protection (this does not apply to auto-pilot motors). However all circuits shall be protected against short circuit events. 3.J Lighting when general lighting within a craft is provided by a centralised electrical system, an altematlve source of lighting (which may be a suitable portable battery operated lamp(s) if practical, taking into consideration the size and complexity of the craft) shall be - provided. 'ihis altimative source of lighting shall be sufficient for the following (a) Enable persons to make their way to the open deck' (b) Illuminate survival Craft launching and embarkation' (ai Illuminate man-overboard rescue equipment and rescue areas' (d) Permit work on essential machinery' 5.4 Batteries 5.4.1 Battery SYstem Requirements 5.4.1.1 Battery terminals shall be protected against accidental contact with metallic objects. 5.4.1.2 Battery charging sYstems shall be fitted with circuitry to prevent overcharging. 5.4.1.3 A battery cut-out switch shall be provided for all systems' It is preferred that this switch acts as an isolator, i'e' it is double pole' however' single pole is u"".p,uUf. on the positive conductor' Ifa battery changeover switch. is fitted and ir pri"ia"a *i r, an "off' position' this may serve as the cut-out switch also' 5.4.1.4 Batteries supplying essential services (emergency lighting' steering ;;;i;;., navigation a-nd Lo'imunications equipment) shall be located in a position not likeiy to fl--ood in normal operations or in the event of minor damage' 5.4.1.5 In the case of a sailing craft, batteries shall be of the sealed type to p."r"nt loss in the event of a knockdown or immersion' "f"at.ofytic 5.4.2 BatterY Stowage 5.4.2.1 All batteries shall be secured firmly to avoid movement when the Craft is subjected to sudden u"""i*ion or deceleration' a large angle of heel' trim and in the"case ofsailing Crafts, knockdown or inversion' <5ro^.a,, $ol"'""""5.4.2.2 Where the maximum charging power output is less than 0.2 kW the batteries may be located in any suitable space without any special container requirements. 5.4.2.3 Where the maximum charging power output is between 0.2 and 2.0 kW the batteries shall be located in the machinery space or other well-ventilated space in a box or locker. 5.4.2.4 Where the maximum charging power output exceeds 2 kW the batteries shall be placed in a suitably ventilated dedicated compartment within the Craft or a locker on the open deck, in either case stowage space is to be for batteries only. 5.4.3 Ventilation 5.4.3.1 To ensure that any evolved hydrogen is expelled, battery compartments, lockers and containers shall be exhausted from the highest point of the space and air supplied at a level below the top ofthe batteries. 5.4.3.2 lf mechanical means are employed to ventilate a battery compartment directly, then the components must not be a potential source of ignition. 5.5 Electric Cables S.S.1 Electric cables shall be constructed to a recognised standard for marine use in small Crafts. 5,5.2 Cables which are not provided with electrical protection shall be kept as short as possible and shall be "short circuit proofed", e.g. single core with an additional insulated .1".r" o,r.r. the insulation of each iore. Normal marine cable, which is single core, will meet this requirement without an additional sleeve, since it has both conductor insulation and a sheath. 5.5.3 Note that when selecting cables, particular attention shall be given to environmental factors such as temperature and contact with damaging substances, e.g. polystyrene, which degrades PVC insulation. 5.5.4 Adequate provision shall be made for securing electrical connections, e.g. by use of locking washers or connectors. 5.6 Hazardous SPaces 5.6.lWherepracticable,electricalequipmentshallnotbeinstalledinaspacewhere petroleum vapour or othei hydrocarbon gas is likely to accumulate. when equipment is installed in such a space it must comply with a recognised standard for prevention of ignition of a flammable atmosphere. 5.6.2 Any compartment that contains a gas consuming appliance or any compartment into which flammable gas may leak or accumulate, shall be provided with a hydrocarbon <U-.1^O'^- Ni,\' Page 40 of63gas detector and alarm. The detector and alarm shall be designed to comply with a recognized standard in accordance with Section 5.6.1. 5.7 LightningProtection Where a considerable risk of lightning strike is identified, it is recommended that attention is paid to tightning strike protection. Reference shall be made to ISO 10134 'Small Crafts - Electrical Devices - Lightning Protection' 6 STEERING GEAR, RUDDER AND PROPELLER SYSTEMS 6.1 Steering 6.1.1 Pleasure Crafts shalt be provided with efficient means of steering. 6.1.2 The control position shall be located so that the person conning the craft has a clear view for the safe navigation ofthe Craft. 6.1.3 When steering gear is fitted with remote control, arangements shall be made for emergency steering in the event of failure of the control. Arrangements may take the - form ofthe following, and be to the satisfaction ofthe Administration (a) A tiller to fit the head ofthe rudderstock. O) A rod attachment that may be fitted to a Z-drive framework. (c) A steering oar. (d) In the case of trvin screw Pleasure Crafts manipulation of power distribution between the drives' In the case of twin stemdrive arranggments,meansshallbeprovidedtolockthedrivesintheamidships position. (e)InthecaseofaPleasureCraftfittedwithoutboard(s),ameanstocontrol the direction of thrust. 6.l.4Ifemergencysteeringisimpractical,altemativesafetymeasuresand/or procedures (e.g.iestiiction in the area of operation etc.) to deal with any steering failure situation shall be agreed. 6.1.5 Steering systems shall comply with an appropriate nationavintemational standard for small craft steering sYstems. 6,2 Rudder SYstem 6'2.lAsappropriatetotheCraft,therudderandrudderstockconstructionmaterials, ;*ig, i, totai linctuding tiller head attachments, bearings and pintles) and the supporting struc*tures shall'be adequate for the operating conditions ofthe Craft' 6.2.2 Construction and fittings shall be to an appropriate nationavintemational standard, to the satisfaction of the Administration. q^%. StV Page4ror63Propeller System 6.3.1 As appropriate to the Craft, propeller tine shaft(s) construction materials and design in total (including shaft brackets, propeller securing, bearings, stemtube and thrust block) and supporting structures shall be adequate for the operating conditions for the Craft. 6.3.2 Construction and fittings shall be to an appropriate national/intemational standard, to the satisfaction of the Administration. 7 BILGE PUMPING 7-t General System Requirements .l.l A Craft shall have an efficient bilge pumping system, with suction pipes so 7 arranged that any compartment (other than a tank permanently used for the caniage of liquids which is provided with efficient means of pumping or drainage) can be drained. 7.1.2 Provided the safety of a Craft is not impaired, the Administration may permit dispensation from the means of pumping or drainage ofparticular compartments' 7.1.3 A bilge pump (other than a portable pump) shall be capable of being operated with all hatchways and companionways closed. 7.1.4 When considered necessary to protect the bilge suction line from obstruction, an efficient strum box shall be provided. 7.1.5 When considered necessary, to prevent back flooding, bilge suction valves shall be ofnon retum type. 7.1.6 Means of providing efficient bilge pumping other than those described in this text may be considered provided that full information is submitted to and approved. 7.1.7 Unless otherwise stated, pump capacities shall meet the following minimum - requirements (a) l0 litres per minute for Crafts of 6 metres in length or less (b) I 5 litres per minute for Crafts of between 6 and l2 metres in length (c) 30 litres per minute for Crafts of l2 metres in length or greater 11 Design Category 1, 2 and 3 Pleasure Crafts unless otherwise specified in Section 7 .4, a craft shall be provided with at least two bilge pumps, one of which may be power driven situated in two separate spaces. All pumped spaces shall be capable ofbeing drained after the failure ofone pump. d.1o^0- W^l' Page 42 of 637.3 Design Category 4 Pleasure Crafts 7.3.1 A Craft shall have at least one hand bilge pump with sufficient hose length to reach all compartments. All pumped spaces shall be capable of being drained after the failure of one pump. 7.3.2 For motorised Crafts, all compartments shall be able to be drained when the Craft is heeled up to an angle of +/- 10 degrees. 7.4 Open Crafts 7 .4.1 All open Pleasure Crafts, of 6 metres in length and over, shall carry a hand bailer or bucket in addition to the bilge pumping requirements in Section 7.2 and 7 .3. 7.4.2 For Crafts of less than 6 metres in length, operating in Category 3, a minimum of one hand powered bilge pump or a bailer or a bucket is to be provided. /.f, Bilge Alarm 7.5,1 A bilge alarm shall be fitted in any watertight compartment containing propulsion machinery or other compartment likely to accumulate bilge water, i.e. where a skin fitting is present, excluding void spaces, where the bilge level cannot be readily seen 7,5.2 To prevent pollution, compartments containing potential pollutants shall not be fitted with auto-start bilge pumps. 7.5.3 An auto-start bilge pump serving a clean compartment where a significant quantity of water could accumulate unnoticed shall be fitted with an audible alarm at the control position(s) or in the compartment. Should a number of such locations/alarms be present, then visual alarm indication shall also be fitted to enable rapid location of the source ofthe alarm. 7.5.4 The alarm shall provide an audible waming, and preferably a visual warning also, at the control position. ANCHORS AND CABLES 8.1 General 8.1.1 The requirements given in Table in this section are for a Craft of normal form which may be expected to ride-out storms whilst at anchor. The anchors and cables are not designed to hold a Craft off exposed coasts in rough weather nor stop a Craft that is moving. 8.1 .2 Provision is to be made for the secure storage ofthe anchor and its cable. 8.2 Anchors 8.2.1 The tabulated values given below for anchor masses refer to High Holding Power anchors. Anchors ofother designs may be accepted based on the stated holding power. <Eao-0'2 Page43o163 N\t\,\'8.2.2 When a fisherman type of anchor is provided, the mass given in the table shall be increased by 75% but the diameter ofthe anchor cable need not be increased. 8.2.3 For Pleasure Crafts with an unusually high windage, due to high freeboard, a large rig, large deckhouses or superstructures, the mass of the anchor and the anchor cable diameter shall be increased above that required in Table to correspond to the increased wind loading. The increase in anchor mass and corresponding cable strength is to be to the satisfaction ofthe Administration. 8.2.4 For Pleasure Crafts of unusual form the anchor and cable size shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. 8.2.5 Anchors are to be rigged ready for use. Only where the particular operating patterns dictate may the anchor be left unready 8.2.6 The design ofthe anchor is to be acceptable to the Administration. 8.2.7 Stainless steel and aluminium anchors will be separately considered dependent upon the test loads for which the anchor has been designed. 8.3 Cables 8.3.1 The length of anchor cable attached to an anchor shall be appropriate to the area of operation but generally shall be not less than 4 x the Craft's mean length or 30 metres, whichever is the longer, for each ofthe main and kedge anchors. 8.3.2 The cable for main anchors and for kedge anchors may be of chain or rope. 8.3.3 When the anchor cable is of fibre rope or wire, there shall be not less than l0 metres or 20%o of the minimum required cable length, whichever is the greater, of chain between the rope and the anchor. Where the anchor cable is wire then proposals to substitute the chain tail by an anchor and/or chain ofenhanced mass will be considered to the satisfaction of the Administration, with special attention paid to the anchor performance, i.e. catenary. 8.3.4 The strength, form and material of the anchor cable and its attachments to the anchor and the Craft shall be approved. 8.3.5 Anchoring systems incorporating a windlass shall have the bitter end ofthe cable secured to the Craft's structure and capable of being released in an emergency. 8.3.6 Anchor steel wire rope is to be fitted with thimbles at both ends. 8.4 Towline A Craft shall be provided with a towline of not less than the length and diameter of the kedge anchor cable. The towline may be the warp for the second anchor. 8.5 Operations 8.5.1 When an anchor mass is more than 30kg, an efficient mechanical means shall be provided for handling the anchor. 8.5.2 There shall be a strong securing point on the foredeck or equivalent structure and where appropriate a fairlead or roller at the stem head. <U*%- Pase44or63 N'*tlt8.5.3 Design Category 1,2 or 3 Pleasure Crafts shall be provided with at least two anchors (one main and one kedge or two main) and cables, in accordance with the requirements of Table below. Anchors of equivalent holding power may be proposed and provided, subject to approval by the Administration. 8.5.4 Design Category 4 PleasureCrafts shall be provided with an anchor of sufficient mass for the size and type of the Craft and as a minimum, the mass shall correspond to that of a kedge, as illustrated in the table. Anchor Mass Anchor Cable Diameter Mean Main Kedge Main Chain Kedge Rope Length * Rope Chain (metres) (kg) (ke) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) 6 8 4 6 t2 6 l0 7 9 4 8 t2 6 l0 8 10 5 8 t2 6 l0 9 ll 5 8 t2 6 l0 l0 l3 6 8 t2 6 10 ll 15 7 8 t2 6 l0 t2 12 18 9 8 14 8 l3 2l l0 l0 14 8 l2 l4 24 t2 l0 t4 8 t2 l5 27 l3 l0 t4 8 t2 l6 30 l5 l0 14 8 12 t4 t7 34 t7 10 14 8 r8 38 t9 l0 16 8 l4 19 42 2l 12 t6 l0 t4 20 47 23 t2 t6 10 14 2l 52 26 t2 t6 t0 l4 22 57 28 t2 l9 l0 l6 23 62 3l t2 l9 l0 l6 24 68 34 t2 l9 l0 l6 * For the purposes of this section, mean length is defined as: (Length + Length on waterline)/2 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL 9.1 Deckhouses A deckhouse used for the accommodation of persons must be constructed of adequate strength to withstand the forces of weather and sea to which it will be subjected in use' 9.2 Bulwarks, Guard Rails and Handrails (General) g.2.1 Bulwarks, guardrails and guard wires shall be supported efficientlY bY staYs or wstanchions. When application of such measures would impede the proPer working of the Craft, alternative safety measures shall be considered' Page45or63 W*'w9,2,2 To protect persons from falling overboard, and when the proper working of the Craft is not impeded and there are persons frequently on the deck, bulwarks or three courses of rails or taut wires shall be provided and the bulwark top or top course shall be not less than l000mm above the deck. The distance between the lowest course and the deck shall not exceed 230mm and the distance between other courses shall not exceed 38Omm. 9.2.3 In a Craft fitted with a cockpit that opens aft to the sea, additional guardrails shall be fitted so that there is no unprotected vertical opening (i.e. between ve(ical 'members') greater than 500mm in width. 9.2.4 Where it is impractical and unnecessary to fit guardrails, altemative arrangements may be acceptable subject to the Administration being satisfied as to the adequacy ofthe proposed arrangements. For example, on small motor Crafts with narrow side decks ilongside a deck house, a handrail on the side of the deckhouse may be fitted. On the foredeck, a centre line handrail may be considered more workable. 9.2.5 Handrails shall be provided for access stairways, ladder ways, passage ways and for decks without bulwarks or guardrails. This provision shall not be used in lieu of guardrails and bulwarks where required by this notification. 10 REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO SAILING PLEASURECRAFTS 10.1 Sails and Rigging 10.1.1 Efficient storm sails shall be carried which are capable of taking the Craft to windward in heavy weather. Where one of the required storm sails is a foresail, and roller jib furling gear and aisociated sails are fitted, a means ofsetting a separate taut luff storm shall be provided. Each storm weather jib shall have a means to attach the luffto a stay independent of any luff groove device, which shall be permanently attached to the sail. Such sails may use the taught luffof a furled sail. 10.1.2 Storm sails need not be provided for a Design category 4 sailing Pleasure craft that is restricted to operating in fair weather and daylight' 10.1.3 The condition of spars and rigging shall be examined during annual surveys. A detailed spars and standing rigging visual inspection shall be carried out at the time of renewal survey. Chain plates-and their attachments to hull structure shall be visually examined at least every annual survey. 10.2 Rails and Wires te 10.2.1 When the proper working of a sailing Pleasure craft may otherwise impeded, bulwarks or two courses of rails-or taut wirei shall be fitted around the working deck and the height of the protection shall be not less than 600mm above the deck. Rails or wires shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 2'2 metres' 10.2.2WhentheproperworkingofasailingPleasureCraftoflessthan9metresin tngn rnuy otherwise be impeded, and for crafts in which the crew do not leave the cocipit, bulwark or a singleiail or taut wire may be fitted around the working deck with ttre height of the protecttn being not less than 450mm above the deck but with no vertical opening greater than 560mm. <S"^02 Page460f63 w^l-10.2.3 In a Craft fitted with a headstay, a fixed or drop-nosed bow pulpit shall be provided forward of the headstay ofat least the same height as the guardrails, except in way of a substantial bowsprit. A drop-nosed pulpit with an opening wider than 250mm shall be provided with a means ofclosure at guardrail height, for use at sea. 10.3 PulpitArrangement When it is desired to move forward of a pulpit to access a bowsprit or to assist with docking operations, it shall be permissible to arrange the pulpit with an opening in its forward most part. In this case, an efficient means of closure of the opening shall be fitted, and jackstays provided. 10.4 Toe Rails When appropriate to the working of a sailing Craft, a toe rail of not less than 25 mm in height shall be fitted around the working deck. 11 SAFETYIIARNESSES 11.1 Requirements 11.1.1 Pleasure Crafts shall be provided with safety harnesses as necessary for all persons who may be required to work on deck, minimum number required being two. 11.1.2 Efficient means for securing the lifelines of safety hamesses shall be provided on exposed decks, and grab rails provided on the sides and ends ofa deckhouse. 11.1.3 Fastening points for the attachment of safety hamess life lines shall be arranged having regard to the likely need for work on or above deck. Securing points shall be provided close to a companionway and on both sides ofa cockpit. 11.1.4 When guardrails or wires are not otherwise provided, jackstays (that may be fixed or portable) secured to strong points, shall be provided on each side ofthe Craft to enable crewmembers to traverse the length of the weather deck in bad weather. ll.2 Jackstays will be provided for in Design Category 1,2 and 3 sailing Pleasure Crafts. When a Craft with sail is provided with an open fronted pulpit, jackstays shall be canied sufficiently far forward to protect persons working in the vicinity of the pulpit. 12 WORKINGDECKS l2,l Surface of Working Decks 12.1.1 The surface ofa working deck shall be non-slip. 12.1.2 Acceptable surfaces are: chequered plate, unpainted wood; a non-skid pattern moulded into FRP; non-slip deck paint; or an efficient non-slip covering. q&o..%- Page,.o163 M*itt12.1.3 Particular attention shall be paid to the surface finish ofa hatch cover when it is fitted on a working deck and, for sailing Crafts, to sloping coach roof sides where these effectively constitute a working deck when the Craft is heeled. 12.2 In an inflatable or rigid inflatable Craft the upper surface of the inflatable buoyancy tube shall be provided with a non-slip finish. 13 FIRE SAFETY 13.1 General 13.1.1 The boundary ofthe engine space shall, with special consideration given to fire flaps, be arranged to contain the fire-extinguishing medium i.e. the engine space shall be capable ofbeing closed down in order that the fire-extinguishing medium cannot escape. Any fans located within or feeding a machinery space shall be capable of being stopped from outside the space in the event ofa fire. Systems compromising automatic stopping offans in the event ofa fire shall be supplemented with a manual override' 13.1.2 Where it is not practical to have a machinery space, the engine shall be enclosed in a box. The box shall perform the same function as the machinery space boundaries in l3.l.l Section above. If 13.1.3 Combustible materials and liquids shall not be stowed in the engine space. non-combustible materials are stowed in the engine space, they shall be adequately secured against falling on machinery and cause no obstruction to access to or from the space. 13.1.4 Portlights or windows shall not be fitted in the boundary of the engine space except that an observation port having a maximum diameter of l50mm may be fitted in an intemal boundary bulkhead, provided that the port is of the non-opening type, the frame is constructed of steel or other equivalent material, and the port is fitted with a permanently attached cover with securing arrangements. Only fire rated toughened safety glass (rated A0 in accordance with the FTP Code) shatt be used in an observation port. 73.2 Structural Fire Protection 13.2.1 The hull, superstructure, structural bulkheads, decks and deckhouses ofPleasure crafts shall be constructed of steel, FRP or other equivalent material. 13.2.2 Pleasure Crafts that have the machinery space boundaries constructed of steel (rated A-0 in accordance with the FTP code) require no additional fire protection. Ao*"u"., surfaces on the opposite side of the machinery space shall only be coated with finishes which have a Class I surface spread of flame rating when tested in accordance with FTP Code. 13.2.3 For alt Design Categories of Pleasure Crafts constructed in Fibre Reinforced plastic (FM), machinery space boundaries shall prevent the passage of smoke and flame for 15 minutes, when tested in accordance with the FTP code. Fire resistance of FRP may be achieved by the use of woven roving glass layers or additives (which must be added strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements) to the _resin. Intumescent polyester, epoxy, vinyl ester or phenolic resin surface coatings may also be used; however, iotvent bomi intumescent paints are not acceptable. The requirement for <&o"P^' Page48o163 Wr"r,lttthe fire test may be waived if the construction complies with an ISO or equivalent standard to give at least the same level ofprotection. 13.2.4 For all design categories of Pleasure Crafts constructed in Aluminium and Wood, the machinery space boundaries should have an equivalent level of fire protection when compared to FRP construction. 13.2.5 Interior stairways below the weather deck shall be of steel or other material having acceptable fire resisting properties. r3.3 Insulation 13.3.1 Thermal or acoustic insulation fitted inside the engine space shall be of non- combustible material. 13.3.2 Insulation shall be protected against impregnation by flammable vapours and liquids. Where insulation is cut, the edges shall be protected against such impregnation, e.g. by the use of non-combustible tape. Where the insulation is vulnerable to damage it shall be protected. 13.3.3 Insulation materials in accommodation spaces, service spaces (except domestic refrigeration compartments), control stations and machinery spaces shall be non- combustible. Vapour barriers and adhesive used in conjunction with insulation, as well as insulation of pipes fittings, for cold service systems, need not be non-combustible materials, but they shall be kept to the minimum quantity practicable and their exposed surfaces shall have qualities ofresistance to the propagation offlame to the satisfaction of Administration. 13.4 Cleanliness 13.4.1 Provision shall be made to retain any oil leakage within the confines of the engine space. 13.4.2 When it is impracticable to fit a metal drip tray in way of the engine, the use of the engine bearers as a means of containment ofthe oil may be accepted when they are of sufficient height and have no limber holes. Provision shall be made for the clearing of spillage and drainage collected in the engine space. 13.4.3 Efficient means shall be provided to ensure that all residues of persistent oils are collected and retained on-board for discharge to collection facilities ashore' 13.4.4 The engine space shall be kept clean and clear of oily waste and combustible materials. 13.5 Open Flame Gas Appliances 13.5.1 Open flame gas appliances provided for cooking, heating or any other purposes including their installation shall comply with the requirements of a recognized standard so far as the requirements apply to any particular appliance and be suitable for marine use and installation in Crafts. 13.5.2 Materials which are in the vicinity of open flame cooking or heating appliances shall be non-combustible, except that these materials may be faced with any surface qU1o^0^- Page 49 of63 $r"t'l'finish having a Class I surface spread of flame rating when tested in accordance with a recognised standard. 13.5.3 Combustible materials and other surfaces which do not have a surface spread of flame rating shall not be left unprotected within the following distances of a standard - cooker (a) 400 mm vertically above the cooker, for horizontal surfaces, when the Craft is upright. (b) 125 mm horizontally from the cooker, for vertical surfaces. 13.5.4 Curtains or any other suspended textile materials shall not be fitted within 600mm ofany open flame cooking, heating or other appliance. 13.6 FurnishingMaterials 13.6.1 It is recommended that Combustion Modified High Resilient (CMHR) foams are used in upholstered fumiture and mattresses. 13.6.2 Upholstery covering fabrics shall satisry the cigarette and butane flame tests ofa recognised standard. l3-7 Fire Detection 13.7.1 In Pleasure Crafts where the total installed power (propulsion and electrical generation) is greater than 750 kW efficient fire detectors shall be fitted in the engine space(s). 13.7.2 Design Category 1,2 and 3 Pleasure Crafts (of lengths greater than l2m) shall be fitted with efficient fire detectors in spaces containing open flame devices. 13.7.3 On board any Pleasure Craft, where an area is identified as posing a fire risk to guests or crew (e.g. galleys, sleeping accommodation), fire detection equipment shall be installed to protect that area. 13.7.4 The fire detectors shall be appropriate to the hazard identified and shall give an audible waming that can be heard in the space concemed and in the control position when the Craft is in operation. 3.8 f Means of Escape 13.8.1 Two means ofescape shall be provided in the following areas - (a) Accommodation spaces used for sleeping or rest. (b) Other accommodation spaces affected by a fire risk. (c) Machinery spaces affected by a fire risk except those spaces visited only occasionally or unmanned during normal operation, and where the single access gives ready escape, at all times, in the event of fire; or those spaces where any person entering and moving about the space is within 5 metres of the single entrance, at all times. 13.8.2 The means of escape shall be such that any single hazardous event will not cut-off both escape routes. <U.1"ry Page 50 of63 'Nr't-f-13.8.2 In the exceptional case where a single means of escape from accommodation spaces is accepted; efficient fire detectors shall be provided as necessary to give early waming of a fire emergency that could cut offthat single means of escape. 13.8.3 Means of escape shall be clearly marked for their purpose on both sides, and the function of each escape route demonstrated by practical tests to the satisfaction of the Administration. 13.8.4 All sailing multihull Pleasure Crafts over l2 metres length shall be fitted with an emergency escape hatch in each main inhabited watertight compartment to permit the exit ofpersonnel in the event ofan inversion. Such escape hatches shall be located above both upright and inverted waterlines. 13.9 Restricted Use of Combustible Material 13.9.f All exposed surfaces in corridors and stairway enclosures and surfaces including decks in concealed or inaccessible spaces in accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations shall have low flame-spread characteristics. Exposed surfaces of ceilings in accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations shall have low flame- spread characteristics. 13.9.2 Paints, varnishes and other finishes used on exposed interior surfaces shall not offer an undue fire hazard in thejudgment ofthe Administration and shall not be capable ofproducing excessive quantities of smoke. qU.ory- N* Page 5l of63SCHEDT]LE II_PLEASURE CRAFT SAFETY CERTIFICATES FORMAT COMMERCIAL PLEASURE CRAF'T SAFETY CERTIFICATE This Certificate should be supplemented by a Record ofEquipment and Ship Information Issued under the provisions ofthe DGS Order No.7 of 2016 dated 30.11.20f6 under the authority of the Govemment of India by................. Particulars of Pleasure Craft Name of Craft Registration Number Port of Registry Date of Build (dd/mm/yyyy) Propulsion Power (kW) Design Category (See note below) Category 1/ Category 2lCalegory 3/ Category 4 (Delete as appropriate) Nominated Departure Point (for Design Category 3 & 4 Crafts) Total Number of Persons (Passengers not to exceed 12) Maximum Recommended Load Name of Builder Builder Hull No. (if available) This is to Certify: l. That the pleasure Craft has been surveyed in accordance with the applicable provisions of DGS OrderNo.T of 2016dated 30.11.2016. 2. That the survey showed that the craft complied with the requirements of DGS Order No. 7 of 2016 dated 30' I 1.2016 as regards - i. the structure, stability, machinery and electrical installations' ii. the safety equipment, safety navigation and radio communication equipment. <UroO.2 Page52or63 '|tE$-iii. all relevant requirements ofprevention ofmarine pollution. 3. A freeboard of mm was assigned and marked on the Craft's side at amidships. 4. In all other respects the Pleasure Craft complied with the relevant requirements of the DGS Order No. 7 of 2016 dated 30.1 1.2016. Completion date ofthe survey on which this certificate is based: (dd / mm / yyyy ) (dd/mm/yyyy) This certificate is vatid until ...... subject to the annual surveys and inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom in accordance with the DGS Order No' 7 of 2016 dated 30.1 1.2016. at 1he...................day of.'............20....... Issued The undersigned declares he is duly authorized by the said Govemment to issue this certificate. (Authorised Signatory) Official Seal NOTE:- Category l: Unrestricted service. Cut.go.y 2, Crafts that operate in inland waters and up to a distance of 24 nautical miles at sea from a Safe Haven. category 3: Crafts that operate in inland waters and up to a distance of 12 nautical miles in fair **fr;;lfroln a Nominated Point of Departure named in the Certificate of Registry of the Craft. Category 4: Crafts that operate in inland waters and up to a distance of I nautical mile in fair *ffi".,-ura in daylight from a Nominated Point of Departure named in the Certificate of Registry ofthe Craft. <UraO= \S'rs'Page53o163Endorsement for Annual Survey Relating to Condition of Structure, Machinery and Equipment as Required by DGS Order No.7 of 2016 dated 30.11.2016 THIS IS TO CERTIFY that, at an annual survey required as per DGS Order No.7 of 2016 dated 30.11.2016, the Craft was found to comply with the relevant requirements of the said guidelines/ instructions. Annual Survey: Signed: (Signature of authorised official) Place: Date: (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate) Annual Survey: Signed: (Signature of authorised official) Place: Date:......... (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate) Annual Survey: Signed: (Signature of authorised official) Place: Date:........ (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate) Annual Survey: Signed: (Signature of authorised official) Place: Date:........ (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate) Page 54 of 63 <U,"\a^O^. {N,.t*.Endorsement for Inspection of the Outside of the Pleasure Craft's Bottom THIS IS TO CERTIFY that inspections of the outside of the Craft's bottom as required by DGS Order No.7 of 2016 dated 30.11.2016, the Craft was found to comply with the relevant requirements of the said guidelines/ instructions. Inspection: First Signed: (Signature of authorised official) Place: Date: (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate) Inspection: Second Signed: (Signature of authorised official) Place: Date: (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate) Cir\-A-l -, o*U, ___/ _ rv t__ M'\' Page 55 of63Endorsement where the Renewal Survey has been Extended THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the vatidity of this certificate is hereby extended until as the Craft was considered to comply with the relevant provision of the DGS Order No.7 of 2016 dated 30.11.2016 for the period ofextension. Signed: (Signature of authorised official) Place: Date: (Seal or stamp ofthe authority, as appropriate) Endorsement where the Renewal Survey has been Completed THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the validity of this certificate is hereby extended until as the Craft was considered to comply with the relevant provision of the DGS Order No.7 of 2016 dated 30.11.2016 for the period ofextension. Signed: (Signature of authorised official) Place: (Seal or stamp ofthe authority, as appropriate) S13Pa_ Page56o163 &,t\"PLEASURECRAFT SAF'ETY CERTIFICATE (PERSONAL PLEASURECRAFT) This certificate should be supplemented by a Record ofEquipment and Ship Information Issued under the provisions ofthe DGS Order No.7 of 2016 dated 30.11.2016. under the authority of the Govemment of India by................. Particulars of Pleasure Craft Name of Craft Craft Identification Number Registration Number Port of Registry Date of Build (dd/mm/yyyy) Propulsion Power (kW) Design Category (See note below) Category ll Category 2l Category 3l Category 4 (Delete as appropriate) Nominated Departure Point (for Design Category 3 & 4 Crafts) Number of Persons Maximum Recommended Load Name of Builder Builder Hull No. (if available) This is to Certify: l. That the Pleasure Craft has been surveyed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the DGS OrderNo.T of 2016 dated 30.11.2016. 2. That the survey showed that the Craft complied with the requirements of the DGS Order No.7 of 2016 dated 30.1 1.2016. as regards - i. the structure, stability, machinery and electrical installations. ii. the safety equipment, safety navigation and radio communication equipment. d.1o^%. Page 57 of63iii. all relevant requirements ofprevention ofmarine pollution. 3. A freeboard of mm was assigned and marked on the Craft's side at amidships. 4. That the outside of the Craft's bottom has been inspected as required by DGS Order No.7 of 2016 dated 30.11.2016, the Craft was found to comply with the relevant guidetines/ instructions. 5. In all other respects the Pleasure Craft complied with the relevant requirements of the DGS Order No.7 of 2016 dated 30.1 1.2016. The last inspection ofthe outside ofthe ship's bottom took place on: (dd / mm / yyyy ) Completion date ofthe survey on which this certificate is based: (dd / mm / yyyy ) (dd/mm/yyyy) This certificate is valid until ...... subject to the inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom in accordance with the DGS order No.7 of zbt6 dated 30.11.2016. at Issued 1he...................day of.......... ....20....... The undersigned declares he is duly authorized by the said Govemment to issue this certificate. (Authorised Signatory) Official Seal NOTE;- Category l: Unrestricted service. -Category 2: Crafts that operate in inland waters and up to a distance of 24 nautical miles at sea from a Safe Haven. Categorv 3: Crafts that operate in inland waters and up to a distance of l2 nautical miles in fair weather from a Nominated Point of Departure named in the certificate of Registry of the craft. Category 4: Crafts that operate in inland waters and up to a distance of I -nautical mile in fair weather and in daylight from a Nominated point of Departure named in the certificate of Registry of the Craft. =&"% Page 58 of63 N,"t*RECORD OF EQUIPMENT AND PLEASURE CRAFT INFORMATION This Record shall be permanently attached to the Pleasure Craft Safety Certificate FOR COMPLIANCE WITH DGS ORDER NO. 7 OF 2016 dtd 30.11.2016 1. Particulars of Craft Name of Craft.... Registration Number..... Port of Registry.......... 2- Details of Lifesaving Appliances (Against each row below, mark "provided" where equipment/provision exists or leave it blank) Lifebuoys with light Lifebuoys with buoyant line Li febuoys without attachments Lifej ackets (adult size) Lifejackets (child size) e&q N,$, Page 59 of633. Details of Fire Fighting Eqipment (Against eqch row below, mork "Provided" where equipment/provision exists or leave it blank) I Power driven fire pump ') Portable fire extinguishers for all types of fires Ja. Fire blanket at galley 4. Fire buckets with lanyard 5. Fire / smoke detection system 3. Details of Navigational Systems and Equipment (Against each row below, mark "Provided" where equipment/provision exists or leave it blank) Magnetic compass 1 and@ 2 Means of correcting heading card) J Echo sounder 4 Receiver of global navigation satellite system or a terrestrial radio navigation system 5 Distance measuring Log 6 9GHzradar 7 EPIRB (406MHl Inmarsat E) 8 SART 9 AIS 10 Signalling lamp ll Radar reflector t2 Aneroid barometer l3 Searchlight t4 Anemometer l5 Nautical charts for the intended voyage or u.e- of operation/ ,,re t6 Nautical publications a&^% Page6oo163 -[$-ro,,t,4. Details of Radio Facilities (Against each row below, mork "Provided" where equipment/provision exists or leave it blank) I VHF fixed radio installation with DSC 2 Two-way VHF radio (portable walkietalkies) J Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) 4 MF/HF transceiver with DSC 5 Inmarsat SES (Nos. provided: . . ..) 6 Duplication of equipment 5. Details of Oil Pollution Prevention Equipment (Other than rows where spectfic data is to be filled, mark "Yes" in the right hand box against the row to indicate the iquipment/provision exists. In cose the equipment/provision is not applicable, leave it blank) I Oilfiltering equipment l.l Make and model 1.2 Maximum throughput m'lh.. 1.3 Approval standard 2 Holding tank for oily bilge: Tank identification Tank location Volume(m3) Total Volume (m3) Ja Holding tank for waste oil Tank identification Tank location Volume(m3) Total Volume (m3) 4 Standard discharge connection q&a"Or- Page 6l of63 &.rn,6. Details of Sewage Treatment Plant and Equipment (Other than rows where specific data is to be filled, mark "Yes" in the right hond box against the row to indicate the equipment/provision exists. In case the equipment/provision is not applicable, leave it blank) I Sewage Treatment Plant l.l Make and model.. 1.2 Capacity (no. of persons).. 1.3 Approval standard.. 2 Sewage commuting and disinfecting system 2.1 Make and model.. 2.2 Approved by.. J Holding tank for sewage: 3.1 Capacity (m') 4 Standard discharge connection 7. Details of Control of Emission Limit under Regulation 13, NOx Technical Code 2008 Enginel Ensine 2 Engine3 Ensine 4 Engine 5 Name and model Serial number Power output (kW) Rated speed GPfO Tier I (Mark "Yes" if compliant) Tier II (Mark "Yes" if compliant) Tier III (Mark "Yes" if compliant) 8. Details of Anti-Fouling System(s) Applied Type(s) of anti-fouling system(s) used Date(s) of application of anti-fouling system(s) Name(s) of company(ies) and facility(ies)/ location(s) where applied Name(s) of anti-fouling system manufacturer(s) <trno"0^" Page 62 of 63 Wn, \,'Name(s) and colour(s) of anti-fouling system(s) Active ingredient(s) and their Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number(s) (CAS number(s)) Type(s) of sealer coat, if applicable Name(s) and colour(s) of sealer coat applied, if applicable Date of application of sealer coat THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this Record is correct in all respects Issued at.............. .............the ....day of .................. 20. (Official Seal) (Authorised Signatory) d'1o^O^L N,,t"\'' Page 63 of63