Revision 1.1 - January 2002
Are you aware of what
SAMSA and the various
Regulations require of you?
The various Acts and regulations place the onus on the owner and in some cases the master as
well, to ENSURE that the vessel and the crew comply with the requirements of the
regulations at all times.
The SAMSA surveyors do NOT replace the owners and crew in matters of safety and their
main function is to ensure that the owner, master and crew are in fact making reasonable
efforts to apply regulations and maintain safety standards.
To assist vessel owner/owners representative to manage safety aboard and to demonstrate
that management is playing its part, the following checklist has been compiled for your
assistance and guidance. (Please note that it is not a complete list but covers the main
issues.)
THE SURVEYOR WILL REQUEST A COMPLETED FORM FROM THE
OWNER/OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE, OR AT THE VERY LATEST,
AT THE SURVEY!
Failure to do so is understood to mean that management has not applied themselves to
safety management unless they are able to produce a similar initiative on their part, and
the surveyor has been instructed to terminate the audit/survey.
Owner/Owners Representative Declaration:
I, owner/ responsible person of the vessel ............................................ have read and
completed this checklist in preparation for the vessels Local General Safety Survey.
Signature
Date
CLASS IX & IXA
Class IX -
A tug, tender, lighter, dredger, barge or hopper which is employed at a
port in the Republic and proceeds to sea for not more than 10 miles from
the entrance of such port.
Class IXA -
A tug, tender, lighter, dredger, barge or hopper which is employed at a
port in the Republic and does not proceed to sea.
LOCAL GENERAL SAFETY SURVEY
IMPORTANT NOTICE - SAFE ACCESS
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OWNERS/ OPERATORS ARE ADVISED THAT SAMSA REGARDS THE NON-PROVISION OF SAFE
ACCESS TO VESSELS IN A SERIOUS LIGHT. THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR ALL PERSONS
REQUIRING ACCESS TO VESSELS (NOT JUST SURVEYORS).SAMSA SURVEYORS WILL ISSUE A
“PROHIBITION ORDER”, REQUIRING THAT ALL WORK ON BOARD BE HALTED UNTIL ACCESS
IS PROVIDED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE SURVEYOR, IF THE NON-PROVISION OF A SAFE
ACCESS IS NOTED AT ANY TIME.
1. DOCUMENTATION
CHECK
ITEM
CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRY
NOTES
The original Certificate of Registry must be on board. The
information on the certificate must be correct.
(MSA Sect 13 & 15)
PREVIOUS LGSC &
MANNING CERT’s
(MSA Sect 73 & 194)
The surveyor may want to sight the certificates of competency, so
have them aboard. The vessel’s current LGSC (original copy) must be
prominently displayed on board.
I.O.P.P
CERTIFICATE
Vessels of over 400 Gross Register Tons (GT) require an
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate.
(MARPOL Annex 1 Reg 4)
OIL RECORD BOOK
(MARPOL Annex 1
Reg 20)
S.O.P.E.P MANUAL
(MARPOL Annex 1
Reg 26)
HULL CERTIFICATE
Vessels over 400 GT must maintain an oil record book. Part I of the
book must be correctly filled in and up to date. Entries must be made
whenever bilges are pumped, fuel is transferred, bunkers are taken or
slops are landed. Receipts for slops landed must be kept.
Vessels over 400 GT must have a SHIPBOARD OIL POLLUTION
EMERGENCY PLAN on board which has been approved by
SAMSA.
- The plan must have been read and signed by at least one of the
ships officers.
- The oil pollution equipment listed in the plan must be on board and
may be sighted by the surveyor.
- The plans as listed in the manual must be kept with the manual and
be up to date.
- The contact numbers must be correct and up to date.
A valid “DRY DOCKING CERTIFICATE” must be on board.
(Const Reg 193)
LOAD LINE
CERTIFICATE
Vessels with a registered length of over 14 metres require a Local
Load Line or Local Load Line Exemption certificate.
(MSA Sect 204 to 207)
RADIO
CERTIFICATE
(MSA Sect 190)
STABILITY BOOK
(MSA Sect 226)
(S of N reg 7)
COMPASS DEVIATION
CARD/BOOK (MSA Sect
228 & S of N Reg 13 & 14)
NAUTICAL CHARTS
AND
PUBLICATIONS
These are carried out by I.C.A.S.A. on behalf of SAMSA.
Please note that the Local General Safety Certificate may not be
issued until I.C.A.S.A has reported that the condition of the installed
radio equipment is satisfactory.
A SAMSA approved stability book must be on board. Any special
operating instructions must be posted in the wheelhouse and in the
engine room, if appropriate.
The validity of a deviation card is one year. A compass deviation
book may be maintained in lieu of having the compass swung annually
by a qualified compass adjuster.
Charts for the area of operation are to be corrected and up to date.
Local tide tables must be on board as well as a Mariners Hand book
and International Code of Signals book on tugs of over 100 GT.
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(S of N reg 15)
LIFE RAFTS
(LSA Reg 25)
RESCUE BOAT
(LSA Reg 31A, Annex 24)
FIRE FIGHTING
APPLIANCES
(LSA Reg 118)
GAS CERTIFICATE
(Const Reg 159)
MEDICAL &
MEDICAL LOCKER
(MSA Sect 101, 167 & 168)
AIR RECEIVER(S)
(Const Reg 179)
ELECTRICAL
(Const Reg 180)
LIFTING APPLIANCES
The annual inspection/service certificate needs to be on board and
may be sighted by the surveyor.
The annual inspection/service certificate needs to be on board and
may be sighted by the surveyor. The survey may require that the
launching and recovery of the rescue boat be demonstrated.
The annual inspection/service certificate needs to be on board and
may be sighted by the surveyor. Servicing of appliances must be
carried out by a SAMSA approved “DOTFAS” station.
If a gas stove is fitted, an annual service certificate must be on board
and may be sighted by the surveyor.
The surveyor may want to sight each crew members medical
certificate.
A current certificate of inspection (validity = 1 year) from a Doctor or
Pharmacist on board as well as the Ship Captains Medical Book.
If the Main Engines are air started, air receiver pressure test and relief
valve service records must be held. Air receivers must be
hydraulically pressure tested and safety valves overhauled every 4
years.
Certification of any electrical testing carried out must be on board.
An insulation test is to be carried out every 4 years (circuits > 50V).
The resistance between all insulated circuits and earth may not be less
than 100 000 ohms.
(MOS Reg 17)
All deck lifting appliances (Davits, cranes, etc) are to have valid load
test certificates and be marked with their Safe Working Loads (SWL).
OFFICIAL LOG
BOOK
On vessels over 100 GT a Log Book must be on board and have been
correctly filled in with regard to occurrences on board (See sect 133 &
(MSA Sect 182)
183 of the MSA).
ARTICLES OF
AGREEMENT (MSA
- Required on vessels over 100 GT. Articles are correctly filled in
and up to date.
- A list of persons on board is to be maintained on vessel < 100 GT
Sect 102 & LSA Reg 46)
SHIP
MANEUVERING
DATA
(M-Notice 18 of 1991)
OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY
(MOS Reg 3 &10)
Required on vessels over 100 GT. Providing information on the vessel
speed corresponding to Slow, Half and Full ahead and time elapsed
and distance travelled to stop in the water when going from full ahead
to full astern (“crash-stop”).
- A copy of the Maritime Occupational Safety Regulations, 1994
must be on board.
- One of the ships officers must be appointed (in writing!) as the
safety officer.
- A file or log book must be maintained containing recordings of
safety meetings, checks of safety equipment and repairs or
servicing of safety equipment.
- A copy of the publication “Code of Safe Working Practices for
Merchant seaman” published by Her Majesty’s stationary office
(UK) and relevant Marine Notices must be on board.
2. DISTRESS SIGNALS
CHECK
ITEM
FLARES
NOTES
Class IX
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(LSA Reg 46)
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12 x Parachute or red star distress flares.
To be stored in a watertight container.
FLAGS
-
Flags N, C, W, V, Q.
-
To be kept in waterproof container with the distress signals.
-
Required on vessels over 100 GT.
A ship and portable battery power source is required.
(S of N Reg 54(3))
LIFE SAVING
SIGNALS CARD
(LSA Reg 46)
SIGNALING LAMP
(MSA Sect 229)
GENERAL ALARM
Means must be provided to warn members of the crew in an emergency
In vessels over 30 metres in length, this should be in the form of a
General Alarm operable from the wheelhouse.
FIRE ALARM
- If a fire alarm is fitted, it must be operational.
3. NAVIGATION
CHECK
ITEM
NAVIGATION
LIGHTS
(Coll Regs Rule 23, 24,
27, 29 & 30)
SOUND SIGNALS
NOTES
- Masthead light forward (2nd masthead light aft if > 50m), sidelights,
stern light, “Not-Under-Command” lights (R-R) and an anchor
light.
- NUC and anchor oil lamps are to be provided unless the vessel has
two sources of power available (Battery + Generator set).
- When towing; 2 or 3 (tow > 200m) masthead lights in a vertical line
and a towing light above the stern light.
- When pushing/towing alongside; 2 masthead lights in a vertical
line.
- When engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit, at or near the
mast-head, 2 lights in a vertical line - Upper - White & Lower Red
- A ships whistle and bell.
(Coll Regs Rule 33)
SHAPES
(Coll Regs Rule 24, 27,
30)
DIRECTION
(S of N Reg 12, 13 & 14)
- 2 x black spheres able to be rigged to show vessel “Not Under
Command” or “At anchor”.
- 1 x diamond shape for tow lengths > 200m (if this is envisaged).
- 1 x magnetic compass at the steering position.
- A compass deviation book should be maintained by the master. If
this book is not maintained to the satisfaction of the surveyor or if
the compass deviation is regarded as excessive, the compass must
be swung annually by a qualified compass adjuster.
4. LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT
CHECK
ITEM
LIFE RAFTS
(LSA Reg 15 & 16))
NOTES
- At least one SAMSA-approved liferaft, properly stowed, to
accommodate all persons on board ie. 100%.
- SAMSA recommends the fitting of hydrostatic release mechanisms.
Note: Liferafts are not required on class IXA vessels or a class IX
vessel being a dumb lighter, barge or hopper which is towed to
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sea (unmanned).
RESCUE BOAT
(LSA Reg 15, 16, 31A &
Annex 24)
- A lifeboat or rescue boat stowed in a cradle and be able to be
launched and recovered on one side of the vessel with a full
complement of persons and equipment is required.
- To be SAMSA approved and carry required safety equipment.
- To be maintained in a state of readiness for immediate use.
- Rescue boats may be utilised as work boats provided that they are
able to return to the vessel within 5 minutes in the event of an
emergency.
Note: Liferafts are not required on class IXA vessels or a class IX
vessel being a dumb lighter, barge or hopper which is towed to
sea.
LIFE JACKETS
(LSA Reg 15, 16 & 30)
LIFE BUOYS
(LSA Reg 15, 16 & 29)
- Life jackets for all persons must be carried.
- Life jackets must be SOLAS type; SABS and SAMSA approved and
fitted with a SAMSA approved light, plastic whistle and reflective
tape.
- The vessel’s name/number is to be marked on the lifejackets.
- The life jackets are to be stored in a dry, accessible place.
- A minimum of 2 life buoys must be carried.
- At least 2 life buoys must be fitted with self-igniting lights
- At least 1 lifebuoy per side of the vessel is to be fitted with a 27m
line.
5. ANCHORS
CHECK
ITEM
ANCHORS
(Const Reg 168)
(S of N Reg 62)
NOTES
- Vessel’s are to be fitted with an anchor with chain which can
rapidly be deployed. A spare anchor is also to be carried. (A spare
anchor is not required on class IXA vessels unless the vessel size or
intended service renders it necessary).
- A windlass is required if the anchor weight is > 75 kg.
- The surveyor may require the anchor operation to be demonstrated.
6. ACCOMMODATION AND GALLEY
CHECK
ITEM
VENTILATION
(Const Reg 165)
EMERGENCY
ESCAPES
NOTES
- Adequate ventilation is to be provided to all spaces.
- Sleeping spaces must be provided with inlet and exhaust
ventilators.
- Air inlets and exhausts must be close able from an external
position.
- If more than 10 people are accommodated in a space, a clearly
marked, unobstructed emergency escape must be provided.
(Const Reg 163)
TOILETS
- The vessel should be provided with enough toilets for the mode of
operation. At least one toilet is required.
STOWAGE OF
GOODS
- Adequate stowage for the crews personal effects must be provided.
- Stores, spares, food, etc may not be stored in the crew
accommodation spaces.
(MSA Sect 161)
ADJOINING E/R
(Const Reg 163)
Where accommodation adjoins machinery spaces, satisfactory sealing
arrangements must be provided to prevent the ingress of fumes. A
separate access must be provided to such accommodation.
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GARBAGE
(MARPOL Annex V)
Facilities must be provided for the retention of all plastics on board in
accordance with the Garbage plan.
FRIDGES
Walk-in fridges must be fitted with “Lock-in” alarms.
GALLEY STOVES
- Fuel/power sources must be located outside the galley.
- Remote isolating valves must be fitted to isolate the fuel/power
source.
- If a gas stove is fitted; means must be provided to shut off the gas
supply in the event of the flame being extinguished under any
circumstances.
(Const Reg 159 & 170)
7.
ELECTRICAL
CHECK
ITEM
EMERGENCY
POWER
(S of N Regs 70 & 71)
(LSA Reg 31A, Annex 24,
Part II)
BATTERIES
(Const Reg 170)
GENERAL
(Const Reg 170)
8.
NOTES
Emergency lights must be operational;
- Navigation lights
- in the Engine room, service spaces and accommodation
- at embarkation station.
Batteries must be stored in such a manner that adequate ventilation is
provided. Battery boxes/rooms must be provided with a vent pipe fitted
with a flash arrester.
Batteries may not be stored in accommodation spaces.
Electrical cabling must be of the flame retardent type.
Electrical cabling must be adequately supported and protected.
Light fittings must be located in such a way that they present no
fire risk. All lights must be covered.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
CHECK
ITEM
NOTES
ON DECK /
ACCOMMODATIO
N
Vessels < 150 GT
- Sufficient hydrants in number so that a single jet of water can reach
any part of the vessel, including the engine room, while using only
one length of hose.
- A minimum of 2 fire hoses and spray/jet nozzle must be provided.
- A minimum of 1 suitable portable fire extinguisher must be provided
per accommodation/crew space, subject to a minimum of;
- 2 extinguishers for vessels less than 21.3 m in length; and,
- 3 extinguishers for vessels over 21.3 m in length.
Vessels > 150 GT but < 500GT
- Sufficient hydrants in number so that a single jet of water can reach
any part of the vessel, including the engine room, while using only
one length of hose.
- A minimum of 2 fire hose and spray/jet nozzles must be provided.
- A suitable portable fire extinguisher must be provided per
accommodation/crew space but in any case not less than 2 in total.
Vessels > 500 GT but < 1000GT
- Sufficient hydrants in number so that at least 2 jets of water can
reach any part of the vessel while using only one length of hose per
hydrant.
- At least 2 hoses and spray/jet nozzles with a combined length of
(LSA Regs 97 & 98)
(LSA Regs 92-95)
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(LSA Regs 87 - 91)
LSA Regs 72, 73, 75 - 79)
FIRE HOSES
60% of the vessel length plus 1 spare hose and nozzle must be
provided.
- A suitable portable fire extinguisher must be provided per
accommodation/crew space but in any case not less than 3 in total.
Vessels > 1000GT
- Sufficient hydrants in number so that at least 2 jets of water can
reach any part of the vessel while using only one length of hose per
hydrant.
- One fire hose and spray/jet nozzle per 30.5m of vessel length must
be provided but in any case not less than 5 hoses with a combined
length of 60% of the vessel length plus 1 spare hose and nozzle must
be provided.
- A minimum of 1 suitable portable fire extinguisher must be provided
per accommodation/crew space but in any case not less than 5 in
total.
- At least one international shore connection must be provided to
enable water to be supplied to the fire main from the shore or another
ship. The fire-main configuration must allow connection on the port
and starboard side of the vessel.
- Fire hoses must be of suitable length but not greater than 18.3 m.
(LSA Reg 106)
IN GALLEY
(LSA Reg 100)
FIREMAN’S SUIT
- SAMSA strongly recommends that a fire blanket be provided.
- A CO2/Dry Powder portable extinguisher must be located at or near
the entrance.
(LSA Regs 78, 91, 96, 114
& Annex 23)
- Vessels > 150 GT - 1 suit, Vessels > 2500 GT - 2 suits
- Each suit must include a suit, boots, gloves, helmet breathing
apparatus and spare bottle, a fireproof safety line, an adjustable
safety harness, a portable lamp and an insulated fire axe
IN ENGINE ROOM
Vessels < 150 GT
(LSA Regs 97 & 98)
- At least 1 x Power driven fire pump (may be main engine driven) capable
of delivering at least one jet of water to all parts of the vessel.
- A minimum of 2 portable extinguishers must be provided; 2 of which must
be foam with the balance being Dry Powder or CO2.
Vessels >150 GT but < 500GT
(LSA Regs 92-95)
- A fixed fire smothering (steam, CO2, etc) system for machinery/boiler
spaces containing an oil fired boiler or incinerator.
- At least 1 x Power driven fire pump capable of delivering at least one
jet of water to all parts of the vessel.
- 1 x portable extinguisher per 100 bhp of installed power must be provided
subject to a maximum of 6 and minimum of 2; 50% of which must be foam
and the balance Dry Powder or CO2, alternatively; 2 x portable
extinguishers
and 1 x 45 litre foam or 16 kg CO2 extinguisher may be provided.
Vessels >500 GT but < 1000 GT
(LSA Regs 75, 76, 87 - 91)
- A fixed fire smothering (steam, CO2, etc) system for machinery/boiler
spaces containing an oil fired boiler, incinerator or internal combustion
propulsion engines of total aggregate power greater than 1000 bhp.
- 2 x Power driven fire pumps (1 of which may be Main Engine driven)
each capable of delivering at least one jet of water to all parts of the vessel.
- 1 independently driven power or manually operated emergency fire pump
must
be located outside the engine room (Throw from 1 nozzle must be > 12.2m).
- A minimum of 1 hydrant, fire hose and spray jet nozzle sufficient to access
the
entire engine room.
- 1 x portable foam extinguisher per 1000 bhp of installed power must be
provided subject to a maximum of 6 and minimum of 2.
- Vessels not fitted with a fire smothering system must be provided with 1
portable fire extinguisher per 100 bhp of installed power to a maximum of 6,
50% of which must be foam and the remainder Dry Powder or CO2.
- 1 x 45 litre foam or 1 x 16kg CO2. Extinguishers must be provided in
the engine room and any machinery with any aggregate power greater
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than 250 bhp.
Vessels >1000 GT
(LSA Regs 72, 73, 75 - 78)
- A fixed fire smothering (steam, CO2, etc) system in the propulsion machinery
space and any other machinery space having an installed power > 1000bhp.
- 2 x Power driven fire pumps each capable of delivering two jets of
water to all parts of the vessel from any two hydrants.
- 1 independently driven power operated emergency fire pump must be
located outside the engine room.
- A minimum of 2 x hydrants (1 port and 1 stbd), fire hoses and spray jet
nozzles
sufficient to access the entire engine room.
- 1 x 45 litre foam or 1 x 16kg CO2 extinguishers must be provided in
the engine room and any machinery with any aggregate power greater
than 1000 bhp plus 1 portable foam extinguisher per 1000 bhp of installed
power subject to a maximum of 6 and minimum of 2.
- Any other space containing internal combustion machinery must be
provided
with 1 x portable extinguisher per 100 bhp of installed power subject to
a maximum of 6 and minimum of 2 of which 50% must be foam and the
balance Dry Powder or CO2.
9. ENGINE ROOM REQUIREMENTS
CHECK
ITEM
MAIN ENGINE
(Const Regs 152, 155, 178
& 179)
EMERGENCY
ESCAPE
NOTES
The Main Engine must be able to be brought into operation when
initially no power is available to the ship.
- If electric start; a minimum of 1 x charging unit other than the M/E is
required. It is also acceptable if the vessel has twin engines both
fitted with charging units, both being capable of charging both sets
of batteries.
- If air start; a minimum of 1 x air receiver and 1 x compressor is
required. Drain(s) must be fitted for the drainage of condensate
Pressure relief valve(s) must be fitted set at 1.1 x Working Pressure.
- A clearly marked, unobstructed engine room emergency escape is
required.
(Const Reg 163)
EXHAUST
LAGGING
(Const Reg 155)
ROTATING PARTS
(Const Reg 155)
VENTILATION
(Const Reg 165 & 170)
PUMP SHUT-OFFS
(LSA Reg 115)
- Exhaust pipes and silencers of internal combustion engines are to be
efficiently cooled, lagged or installed in such a manner that they do
not create a fire hazard (Lagging, if used, must be impervious to
oil or coated so that it is impervious to oil).
- Protective guards are to be provided for all rotating shafts and
drive belts which could result in the injury to crew under normal
operating conditions.
- A minimum of 2 ventilators must be provided for engine rooms.
- Efficient closing arrangements (flaps or plugs) must be provided for
the ventilators.
- Remote (Outside engine room) stopping arrangements must be
provided for any inlet/exhaust fans fitted.
- Remote (Outside engine room) stopping arrangements must be
provided for all fuel transfer pumps and purifiers, if fitted.
FUEL TANKS
-
(Const Reg 157)
-
Means must be provided to ascertain the tank level.
Sounding pipes in the e/r (and in other compartments below the
main deck) must have self-closing cocks.
Vent pipes are to be fitted with anti-flashback gauze. max = 0.5
mm of non-corrosive material.
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STEERING GEAR
(Const Reg 169 & 188)
CO2 ALARM
Shut-off cocks are to be provided at all tank outlets which can be
closed locally and from a remote position (not required if suction
line is not gravity fed).
Ventilation of fuel spaces is to be adequate.
- An efficient steering and emergency steering arrangement, which
can be rapidly brought into action, is required. By-pass arrangements
are to be fitted on hydraulic steering systems to prevent hydraulic
lockswhen the emergency steering arrangement is brought into
operation.
- Adequate communication between the wheelhouse and steering flat
must be provided.
- Where a CO2 system is fitted, the installation and CO2 release alarm
may be checked by the surveyor.
(LSA Reg 100)
BILGE PUMPING
ARRANGEMENTS
(Const Reg 156)
- Required Pumps
Boat Length
Minimum number of pumps
9.1m - 24.4m
1 x Power driven pump plus 1 x power driven or
hand operated pump
> 24.4m
2 x Power driven pump ( 1 may be M/E driven).
Hand operated pumps are to be capable of being operated above the
main deck.
The Main Engine driven pump or hand pump(s) may be replaced
by an independent power pump.
Bilge arrangements are to be provided for the draining of all
watertight compartments.
- Pipe configurations
Non-return or L-cocks are to be fitted in the bilge suction lines to
prevent flooding from the sea into the vessel.
- Bilge alarm
SAMSA strongly recommends that an audible and visible bilge
alarms for machinery spaces, which are not normally manned, be
provided in the engine room and wheelhouse.
10. EXTENSIONS
MSA
Sect 197
Please note that all submissions for extensions to the vessels Local General Safety Certificate
must be submitted to SAMSA, in writing, before the validity of the certificate expires.
KEY
ABBREVIATION
ACT / REGULATION
MSA
Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951
Const
Construction Regulations, 1968
LSA
Life-Saving Equipment Regulations, 1968
S of N
Safety of Navigation Regulations, 1968
MOS
Maritime Occupational Safety Regulations, 1994
Coll
Merchant Shipping (Collision, etc) Regulations, 1996
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