Revision 1.10 Nov 2007
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
FISHING VESSELS - CLASS X (over 100 GT)
A fishing boat, sealing boat or whaling boat.
LOCAL GENERAL SAFETY SURVEY
CLASS X (Over 100 GT). Oct 2007-
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IMPORTANT NOTICE - SAFE
ACCESS
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
APROHIBITION 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
NOTES
EXPIRY DATE
CERTIFICATE
REGISTRY
OF
The original Certificate of Registry must be onboard. Check that the
information on the certificate is correct. (eg. Owner & Engine make &
model)
&
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.
Surrender EXPIRED certificates.
(MSA Sect 13 & 15)
EXPIRY DATE
PREVIOUS
LGSC
MANNING CERT=s
(MSA Sect 73 & 194)
EXPIRY DATE
I.O.P.P 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)
EXPIRY DATE
HULL CERTIFICATE
Vessels of over 400 Gross Register Tons (GT) require an International Oil
Pollution Prevention 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.
(Con Reg 193)
RADIO CERTIFICATE
(or survey only)
(MSA Sect 190)
STABILITY BOOK
(MSA Sect 226)
(S of N reg 7, 8 & 10)
COMPASS
CARD/BOOK
DEVIATION
(MSA Sect 228 & S of N Reg 13
& 14)
Chart No.’s:
NAUTICAL CHARTS
AND
PUBLICATIONS
(S of N reg 15)
(C of C Regs. 1 – 7)
CLASS X (Over 100 GT). Oct 2007-
Separate Radio Certification is required on convention vessels over 300 GT
on voyages outside of EEZ, otherwise the certification is covered by the
LGSC.
These surveys are carried out by the Radio Surveyor.
Frequency spectrum licence (obtained from ICASA) to be on board.
Please note that the Local General Safety Certificate may not be issued
until the Radio Surveyor 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. SAMSA to be informed of any structural changes of
the vessel. Updated drawings to be submitted accordingly.
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. Valid
tide tables must be on board. Collision & Signaling Regs. 2005, as well as
SA Sailing Directions Volume 1-4 (or BA pilotage books), List of Lights,
valid Nautical Almanac (if a sextant is carried), and International Code of
Signals book, if operating outside of EEZ (>200NM).
Parallel Rule, 2B pencil and dividers to carry.
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EXPIRY DATE
LIFE RAFTS
The annual inspection/service certificate needs to be on board and may be
sighted by the surveyor. To be serviced by a SAMSA approved Liferaft
Servicing Station.
(LSA Reg 25)
SERVICE DATE
(Approved)
RESCUE BOAT
If required equipment, the annual inspection/service certificate needs to be
on board and may be sighted by the surveyor. The surveyor may require
that the launching and recovery of the rescue boat be demonstrated.
(LSA Reg 31A, Annex 24)
EXPIRY DATE
FIRE
FIGHTING
APPLIANCES
(LSA Reg 118)
EXPIRY DATE
GAS TEST CERTIFICATE
(Const Reg 159)
EXPIRY DATE
MEDICAL & MEDICAL
LOCKER
(MSA Sect 101, 167 & 168)
(MOS Reg.5)
(Med. Appl. Regs 4 & 9)
EXPIRY DATE
AIR RECEIVER(S)
ELECTRICAL
LIFTING APPLIANCES
All deck lifting appliances (Davits, cranes, etc) are to regularly inspected
and be in good condition. Owners should be keeping records of inspections
and tests.
(MOS Reg.17)
OFFICIAL LOG BOOK
The vessels Log Book must be on board and have been correctly filled in
with regard to occurrences on board (See sect 133 & 183 of the MSA).
(MSA Sect 182 - 186)
ARTICLES
AGREEMENT
OF
To be on board and correctly filled in. An Article of Agreement has a
maximum validity of 2 years & to be delivered to the SAMSA office
thereafter.
MANEUVERING
Providing information on the vessel speed corresponding to Slow, Half and
Full ahead and time elapsed and distance traveled to stop in the water when
going from full ahead to full astern (“crash-stop”).
(MSA Sect 102 - 108)
SHIP
DATA
The surveyor may want to sight each crew member’s medical certificate.
A current certificate of inspection (validity = 1 year) from a Doctor
(SAMSA approved) or Pharmacist on board as well as the Ship Captains
Medical Book (> 15hrs from port) OR First Aid Book (< 15 hrs from
port)
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.
(Const Reg 180)
INSPECTION DATE:
If a gas stove is fitted, the installation shall be tested initially as per
regulation 159 and repeated thereafter every 4 years. The test is to be
witnessed by a surveyor or carried out by a suitable company.
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.
(Const Reg 179)
EXPIRY DATE
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.
(M-Notice 18 of 1991)
OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY
- A copy of the Maritime Occupational Safety Regulations, 1994 must be
on board. (≥ 6 crew employed)
- One of the ships officers must be appointed (in writing!) as the safety
officer and he should be conversant with his duties and responsibilities.
- 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 “Safe Working Practices for Fisherman” must
be on board.
(MOS Reg 3, 36, 38, 39)
OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY
(MOS Reg 3, 36, 38, 39)
FIRE
CONTROL
SAFETY PLANS
(LSA Reg. 116(2))
CLASS X (Over 100 GT). Oct 2007-
&
- Permanently fixed General Arrangement plan showing clearly for each
deck the position of all firefighting equipment-fixed or portable, emergency
equipment, vents, fire detection & extinguishing systems.
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2.
DISTRESS SIGNALS
CHECK
ITEM
NOTES
Expiry:
FLARES
- 12 x Parachute distress flares.
- To be stored in a watertight container. Expired flares can be handed
in at the nearest Police Station for proper disposal.
(LSA Reg 46)
FLAGS
Flags N, C, W, V, Q must be carried.
A coasting ship and vessels proceeding outside S.A. jurisdictional
waters to carry International Code of Signals, which requires the
carriage of a full set of flags.
LIFE SAVING SIGNALS
CARD. (LSA Reg 46)
-
To be kept in waterproof container with the distress signals.
SIGNALING LAMP
-
A ship and portable battery power source is required.
Please help in locating
the
Regs for FLAGS. BEC.
(MSA Sect 229, S of N Reg 17)
GENERAL ALARM
Means must be provided to warn members of the crew in an emergency
In vessels over 30 meters 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
NOTES
NAVIGATION
LIGHTS
- Masthead light forward (2nd masthead light aft if > 50m), sidelights, stern
light, “Not-Under-Command” lights (2 all-round red), “Restricted in ability
to Manoeuvre” lights ( R-W-R all-round lights) and an anchor light.
- Fishing Lights (G-W for trawling & R-W for other fishing)
- NUC and anchor oil lamps are to be provided unless the vessel has two
sources of power available (Battery + Generator set).
(Coll Regs Rule 23, 26, 27
& 30)
SOUND SIGNALS
(Coll Regs Rule 33)
SHAPES
(Coll Regs Rule 26, 27, 30)
COMPASS
(S of N Reg 13 & 14)
(S of N Reg 15A)
DEPTH (S of N Reg 59)
- A ships bell, foghorn and mechanical (manually operated) foghorn.
- Vessels over 100m also require a “gong”.
- 3 x black spheres able to be rigged to show vessel “Not Under
Command”, “At anchor” or “Aground”.
- 1 x fishing signal (2 cones - apexes together).
- 1 x magnetic compass capable of taking terrestrial bearings.
- 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.
- A sextant and chronometer is required (operators may be exempted if 2
independent GPS navigators are provided.
- An echo sounder must be fitted.
4. LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT
CHECK
ITEM
NOTES
Expiry:
LIFE RAFTS
- Fishing vessels > 75ft (22.9m) may generally be considered as
exempted from carrying any lifeboats, on condition that they comply with
the following:
- Sufficient SAMSA-approved life rafts, properly stowed, on each side
of the vessel, to accommodate all persons on board (At least 2) i.e. 200%.
- Approved hydrostatic release mechanisms are fitted.
- Fishing vessels < 75ft (22.9m) must carry sufficient life rafts to
accommodate all persons on board, which must be stowed so that they
can be readily (and demonstrate-ably) transferred to the water on each
side in adverse conditions. Failing which 200% carried. No buoyant
apparatus etc. are approved and hydrostatic releases are recommended by
(LSA Reg 17; 25; 27(2)(3); 36 &
39))
Annex 7
CLASS X (Over 100 GT). Oct 2007-
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SAMSA.
RESCUE BOAT
Expiry:
- Required on all vessels >45.72m in length and on all vessels >22.86m
in length built (completed) after 31-12-1996.
- To be 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.
- To be SAMSA approved and carry required safety equipment.
- To be maintained in a state of readiness for immediate use.
- Rescue boats may be utilized as work boats provided that they are able
to return to the vessel within 5 minutes in the event of an emergency.
(LSA Reg 17, 31A &
Annex 24)
LIFE JACKETS
- 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 life-jackets.
- The life jackets are to be stored in a dry, accessible place.
(LSA Regs. 17(9); 30; 39(4))
Annex 10
(LSA Reg 17(11) & 30A)
- Vessels proceeding South of 40oS and North of 40oN must be provided
with immersion suits of suitable size for the entire crew.
- If carried, immersion suits must be serviced every 12 months
LINE
THROWING
APPLIANCE
- Must consist of 4 lines and 4 rockets (with means of ignition).
- Remember to check the expiry dates on the rockets and charges.
IMMERSION SUITS
(LSA Reg 17(10); 31))
Annex 2
LIFE BUOYS
(LSA Reg 17(7); 28; 29; 39(3))
Annex 9
EPIRB – 406 MHz
(ER).
( (RI, Part3,
Reg.17(10);31;33))
SART
(RI, Part3, Reg.39)
- Vessels > 12.2m but < 22.9m = Minimum of 3 life buoys
- Vessels > 22.9m but < 30.5m = Minimum of 4 life buoys
- Vessels > 30.5m
= Minimum of 6 life buoys
- Half the number of life buoys are to be fitted with self-igniting lights.
At least 1 life-buoy per side of the vessel is to be fitted with a 27m line.
- 1 life buoy on one side of the bridge is to be fitted with a 15 minute
Man Over-Board (M.O.B) marker. A life-buoy on the other side of the
bridge is to be fitted with at least a self-igniting light.
Marked with vessel’s NAME & PORT OF REGISTRY on two
sides
EPIRB to be registered with ICASA. Hexadecimal code & MMSI no.’s
to be displayed on EPIRB. Ensure the Hydro Static Release Unit is in
date and not expired. Service book to be up to date.
At least one SART to be on board all fishing vessels.
Ensure battery is still valid.
5. ANCHORS
CHECK
ITEM
NOTES
ANCHORS
- Vessels are to be fitted with an anchor and chain which can rapidly be
deployed. A spare anchor is also to be carried.
- Vessels built under the rules of a SAMSA approved classification society
may comply with the rules of the classification society provided that an anchor
and spare anchor must be carried.
- A windlass is required if the anchor weight is > 75 kg.
- The surveyor may require the anchor operation to be demonstrated.
(Const Reg 168)
6. ACCOMMODATION AND GALLEY
CHECK
ITEM
NOTES
VENTILATION
- 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.
- Special attention should be given to under-deck ventilation, (especially in
areas such as the factory) as good ventilation will result in the crew keeping
weather-tight doors and hatches closed at sea and not open to assist with
(Const Reg 165)
CLASS X (Over 100 GT). Oct 2007-
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ventilation.
EMERGENCY
ESCAPES
- 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 crew’s personal effects must be provided.
- Stores, spares, food, etc may not be stored in the crew accommodation
spaces.
(MSA Sect 161)
ADJOINING E/R
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.
(Const Reg 163)
GARBAGE
Facilities must be provided for the retention of all plastics on board in
accordance with the
- Placards showing requirements
- Garbage Record Book (for vessels over 400 GT)
- Garbage plan (for vessels over 400 GT)
(Annex V, Reg 9)
GARBAGE
(Annex V, Reg 9)
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 automatically shut off the
gas supply in the event of the flame being extinguished under any
circumstances. (Refer to Reg 159 for full list of conditions i.r.o gas
installations!)
(Const Reg 159 & 170)
7. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
CHECK
ITEM
NOTES
ON DECK /
ACCOMMODATION
Vessels < 150 GT
- Sufficient hydrants in number so that a single jet of water can reach any part
of the vessel while using only one length of hose.
- A fire hose and spray/jet nozzle must be provided for each hydrant.
- 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 while using only one length of hose.
- A fire hose and spray/jet nozzle must be provided for each hydrant.
- A minimum of 1 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.
- A fire hose and spray/jet nozzle must be provided for each hydrant. At least
2 hoses with a combined length of 60% of the vessel length plus 1 spare hose
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 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.
- A fire hose and spray/jet nozzle must be provided for each hydrant.
One hose 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 must be provided.
- A minimum of 1 suitable portable fire extinguisher must be provided per
(LSA Regs 97 & 98)
(LSA Regs 92-95)
(LSA Regs 87(1), (2), (4),
(6), 88 - 91)
(5),
CLASS X (Over 100 GT). Oct 2007-
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LSA Regs 100 read with 72, 73,
75 - 78
accommodation/crew space but in any case not less than 5 in total.
FIRE HOSES
- Fire hoses must be of suitable length but not greater than
18.3 m.
LSA Regs 100 read with 72, 73, 75
- 78
IN GALLEY
(LSA Reg 100)
FIREMAN’S SUIT
(LSA Regs 78, 114 & Annex 23)
IN ENGINE ROOM
(LSA Regs 97 & 98)
- SAMSA strongly recommends that a fire blanket be provided.
- A CO2/Dry Powder portable extinguisher must be located at or near the
entrance.
- Vessels > 1000 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
Vessels < 150 GT
- 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 1 x hydrant, fire hose and spray jet nozzle sufficient to access the
entire engine room.
- 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
ENGINE ROOM cont.
(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.
- A minimum of 1 x hydrant, fire hose and spray jet nozzle sufficient to access the
entire engine room.
- 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 87(1), (2), (4), (5), (6)
& 88 - 91)
- A fixed fire smothering (steam, CO2, etc) system for machinery/boiler spaces
containing an oil fired boiler or incinerator.
- 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.
- A minimum of 1 x hydrant, fire hose and spray jet nozzle sufficient to access the
entire engine room.
- Any space containing internal combustion machinery must be provided with 1 x
portable extinguisher per 100 bhp of installed power must be provided subject to a
maximum of 6 and minimum of 2.
- 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 250 bhp.
- 50% of portable extinguishers must be foam and the balance Dry Powder or CO2.
Note: SAMSA strongly recommends the installation of a fire smothering system in
the engine room. If such system is installed, the number of portable extinguishers
fitted may be reduced subject to SAMSA approval.
Vessels >1000 GT
(LSA Regs 72, 73, 75 - 78)
CLASS X (Over 100 GT). Oct 2007-
- A fixed fire smothering (steam, CO2, etc) system for machinery spaces.
- 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, 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.
- Any 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.
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8. ENGINE ROOM REQUIREMENTS
CHECK
ITEM
NOTES
MAIN ENGINE
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 Regs 152, 155, 178
179)
&
EMERGENCY ESCAPE
(Const Reg 163)
EXHAUST LAGGING
(Const Reg 155)
ROTATING PARTS
(Const Reg 155)
VENTILATION
(Const Reg 165 & 170)
PUMP SHUT-OFFS
(LSA Reg 115)
FUEL TANKS
(Const Reg 157)
STEERING GEAR
(Const Reg 169 & 188)
CO2 ALARM
(LSA Reg 100)
BILGE
PUMPING
ARRANGEMENTS
CLASS X (Over 100 GT). Oct 2007-
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.
- Means must be provided to ascertain the tank level.
- If the tank capacity is > 100 litres, filling pipes must lead to the weatherdeck
with screwed plug arrangements for closing. The minimum allowable pipe
diameter = 38mm
- 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 = 0.5mm of noncorrosive material.
- 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 locks when 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.
- Required Pumps
Boat Length
Minimum number of pumps
19.8m - 24.4m
1 x Main Engine driven pump plus 1 x power driven or hand
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(Const Reg 156)
operated pump (must be power driven for pelagic vessels).
> 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
Audible and visible bilge alarms for machinery spaces, which are not normally
manned, must be provided in the engine room and wheelhouse.
10. WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY
CHECK
ITEM
INTEGRITY
(S of N Reg 7)
NOTES
The as-designed watertight/weather-tight integrity of all bulkheads, doors and
hatches must be maintained. The surveyor may require that the watertight integrity
of doors or hatches be proven by hose test or other suitable means. The surveyor
may want to sight the vessels stability book to confirm the vessels Aenclosed
volume@
(S of N Reg 7)
If the factory is part of the Aenclosed volume@, all openings must be able to be
closed weather-tight e.g. Scuppers, offal chutes, etc.
FOREPEAK ISOLATION
VALVE
The fore-peak isolation valve must be in working condition, unobstructed and
clearly marked.
WATER ON DECK
Adequate freeing ports and scuppers must be fitted to allow for the rapid clearing
of water in all conditions. Freeing port arrangements must be such that persons are
not able to pass through them.
FACTORY
(Const Reg 164)
RAILINGS/ BULWARKS
(Const Reg 164)
DOOR SILLS
(Const Reg 163)
SIDE SCUTTLES
(Const Reg 163)
Guard rails, stanchions and bulwarks must be in good condition and freeing ports
must not have been welded closed.
A minimum sill height of 305 mm is required on the main deck and 152 mm on the
Superstructure decks. SAMSA recommends a sill height of 600 mm for accesses
from trawl decks.
Side scuttles situated below the main deck or on spaces which form part of the
enclosed volume above the main deck (e.g. 1st tier of superstructure, foc’sle) are to
be provided with efficient deadlights.
11. ELECTRICAL
CHECK
ITEM
EMERGENCY POWER
(S of N Regs &0 & 71)
(LSA Reg 31A)
BATTERIES
(Const Reg 170)
GENERAL
(Const Reg 170)
NOTES
Emergency lights must be operational;
- Navigation lights
- in the Engine room and Accommodation
- at embarkation stations (Vessels > 22.9m).
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 retardant 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.
12. LIFTING APPLIANCES
CLASS X (Over 100 GT). Oct 2007-
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CHECK
ITEM
NOTES
LIFTING APPLIANCES
All davits and cranes, etc are to be clearly marked with their safe working loads
(S.W.L). Any blocks used for fishing should also have a SWL marked on them. All
appliances should be regularly checked.
(MOS )
WIRES
(MOS)
BLOCKS / SHACKLES
(MOS )
Main trawl wires and working wires/strops are to be in good condition. There
should not be more than 10 broken strands in any length equal to 8 times the wire
diameter.
Blocks and shackles must be checked for excessive wear and the SWL should be
marked on them.
13. 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.
Expired certificates will NOT be considered for an extension.
KEY
ABBREVIATION
ACT / REGULATION
ABBREVIATION
ACT / REGULATION
MSA
Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951
C of C
Const
Construction Regulations, 1968
RI
LSA
Life-Saving Equipment Regulations,
1968
ER
S of N
Safety of Navigation Regulations,
1968
Coll
Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Charts &
Nautical Publications) Regulations, 2002
Merchant Shipping (Radio Installation)
Regulations, 2002
Merchant Shipping (Epirb Registration)
Regulations, 2002
Merchant Shipping (Collision, etc)
Regulations, 1996
MOS
Maritime Occupational
Regulations, 1994
Safety
RADIO CHECK-LIST FOR NON-GMDSS REQUIREMENTS
Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations, 2002.
APPLICATION : (1) ships of >25 GRT
CHECK
ITEM
RADIOTELEPHONE
INSTALLATION*
(Part 3, Regulation 31 and 33).
Current ICASA Frequency Spectrum
License (ECA Act).
NoteInmarsat, when fitted,
requires a separate Icasa Frequency
Spectrum License.
(ECA Act)
Provision of radiotelephone antennas.
(Part 3, Regulation 32).
Spare antenna for Radiotelephone
installation (SSB).
(Part 3, Regulation 32).
Radiotelephone Operators.
(Part 3 Regulation 36).
CLASS X (Over 100 GT). Oct 2007-
NOTES
To be fitted to1. Class B or C fishing vessels. (Radio Class).
Installation to be tuned for maximum RF power output.
Reflected power NOT to be more than 10% of this output.
Minimum power output of 65 Watt for 2182 kHz.
HF – 100 Watt peak envelope power.
Check antenna condition.
Suitable antennas and insulators are required.
If a wire antenna liable to whipping is supplied, it must be
protected against breakage with a “weak link”.
Completely assembled antenna with insulators if it is a wire
antenna.
If it is a whip type antenna, a spare antenna of similar electrical
characteristics.
Means to erect an antenna.
Must be appropriately qualified with a Restricted Radiotelephone
Operator’s Certificate (Marine) for operating VHF and MF/HF
(SSB) radio installations.
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Radio Logbook
(Part 3, Regulation 37).
(Annex 3 Part 2).
Radio tools for vessels, Class B, C
(Radio Class) fishing vessels including
spare parts to be carried.
(Part 3, Regulation 25, annex 4.).
Emergency Display
(Part 3, Regulation 31 and ITU
requirements).
Radio Clock
(Part 3, Regulation 31).
Antenna Plan
(Part 3, Regulation 25).
Emergency Light
(Part 3, Regulation 31).
Voltmeter
(Part 3, Regulation 24).
Dummy Load
(Part 3, Regulation 25 and 31).
Battery bank for radio apparatus.
(Part 3, Regulation 28 and 34)
Chargers.
(Part 3, Regulation 31 and 34).
NAVTEX*
(Part 3, Regulation 22).
Current
ICASA
Frequency
Spectrum License (ECA Act).
VHF
RADIOTELEPHONE
INSTALLATION.
(Part 3 Regulation 22).
Current ICASA Frequency Spectrum
License
(ECA Act).
Note- Inmarsat, when fitted, requires a
separate Icasa Frequency Spectrum
CLASS X (Over 100 GT). Oct 2007-
All radio communications to be noted in the specified format as
supplied in the radio log.
ITU requirements to be followed.
1. Particulars of the ship and of the operators.
2. Name of the operator and the times on and off watch.
3. Summary of communications between the ship and coast
stations and/or ships.
4. Summary of all communications relating to distress urgency
and safety.
5. A record of all incidents connected with the radio
communications service of both VHF and R/T installation.
6. Particulars of all the test and checks of batteries, alarms,
reserve sources of power.
Position of the ship preferably at midday.
1. 5 spare fuses.
2. 1 spare bulb for the emergency light required by regulation
31(4).
3. 250 g petroleum jelly or general purpose grease.
4. 1 smooth file of 15 cm length.
5. 1 jointing knife.
6. 1 pair 18 cm insulated wireman’s pliers with side cutters.
7. 1 set of screwdrivers (flat-headed and/or Phillips) suitable
for use on the radiotelephone equipment.
8. 1 adjustable spanner with 25 mm gap.
9. 1 hacksaw and spare blades to suit.
10. 1 lockable tool box or compartment (for containing the
above-mentioned tools).
11. 1 Hydrometer.
12. Where special nuts or screws are used for fastening,
suitable tools must be provided in addition to those
specified above.
Laminated card format explaining the operating procedure of the
two-tone alarm, and the format of the Mayday Call and Message.
Required for vessels of CLASS B and C (Radio Class) fishing
vessels. The clock must indicate the two Radio Telephone
silence periods.
All antennas with heights and system that it is connected to.
Required for vessels of CLASS B and C (Radio Class) fishing
vessels.
All vessels in order to monitor the charged condition of the radio
batteries.
Applicable to radiotelephone installation (SSB) for testing the
two-tone alarm.
- Battery boxes to be fitted with proper vents.
- Batteries to be clean, not cracked.
- Terminals to be maintained,
- Electrolyte to be topped-up (distilled water).
All vessels >25 GRT to be fitted with NAVTEX.
 CLASS B and CLASS C (Radio Class) fishing vessel
Ensure that the areas C, I, O and X are programmed with all
categories of messages.
All vessels >25 GRT.
Forward power to a maximum of 25 Watt. Reflected power not
to exceed 10% of the forward power. Check antenna condition.
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License.
(ECA Act)
Use of the VHF
installation.
(Part 3 Regulation 29).
radiotelephone
Provision of VHF Radiotelephone
station antennae.
(Part 3, Regulation 27).
Emergency Display.
(Part 3, Regulation 26 and ITU
requirements).
Radio Logbook or Radio Notebook
(Part 3, Regulation 30)
Battery bank for VHF radio apparatus.
(Part 3, Regulation 28)
406 MHz Emergency Position
Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)*
(Part 3, Regulation 22).
Merchant
Shipping
(EPIRB
Registration) Regulations, 2002)
Current ICASA Frequency Spectrum
License (ECA Act).
Search and Radar Transponder
(SARTS)*
(Part 3 Regulation 39).
Current ICASA Frequency Spectrum
License
(ECA Act).
PORTABLE
TWO-WAY
VHF
RADIOTELEPHONE APPARATUS**
(Part 3, Regulation 38).
Current ICASA Frequency Spectrum
License
(ECA Act).
CLASS X (Over 100 GT). Oct 2007-
In terms of the ITU regulations, the operator must have practical
knowledge of operating the equipment and of all the international
radio regulations.
Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Certificate (marine) is
required.
Antennae to be installed suitable for the efficient radiation and
reception of signals in the VHF marine band. Vertically polarised
and have an unobstructed view in all directions.
Laminated card format explaining the format of the Mayday Call
and Message.
Summary of communications relating to distress, urgency and
safety, completed by skipper.
- Battery boxes to be fitted with proper vents.
- Batteries to be clean, not cracked.
- Terminals to be maintained,
- Electrolyte to be topped-up (distilled water).
 CLASS C (Radio Class) fishing vessel
 CLASS D (Radio Class) fishing vessel.
-EPIRB is registered and;
-Hexadecimal code and MMSI Number are displayed on EPIRB;
-Ensure that the HSR is valid;
-Comply with the service dates;
-That the service book is signed by the servicing agent after
servicing and that the battery date is valid;
-Type to be approved by SAMSA.
One Sart for ALL FISHING vessel’s
-Ensure that the SART is serviced.
-Ensure that the battery is valid.
-Comply with the service dates.
EXEMPTION: restricted to port operations within a radius of
15NM from breakwater
Two required for FISHING vessel >24 metres in length.
One required for Any fishing vessel <24m
-Ensure that the portables are properly assembled as per
handbook instructions;
-Ensure that the primary batteries are sealed
and that the
date/s is/are valid.
**EXEMPTION: restricted to port operations, do not proceed
beyond breakwater
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