Topic 7 Seaworthiness And Safe Manning Flashcards
01
With reference to the various legal obligations for a ship to be ‘seaworthy’ at the start of every voyage, explain:
a) the meaning of the expression ‘a seaworthy ship’ (12)
b) the extent to which, if at all, compliance with regulations and/or codes is proof of
‘seaworthiness’. (8)
a) Explain in general terms the principles of safe manning as set out in the STCW
Convention. (12)
b) Under the SOLAS Convention some ships may require a Safe Manning Document.
Explain the circumstances in which a pleasure yacht would require such a document and how it could be obtained for a United Kingdom yacht. (8)
IMO Resolution A. 1047 (27) states the following:
The following principles should be observed in determining the minimum safe manning of a ship:
1. The capability to:
• maintain safe navigational, port, engineering and radio watches in accordance with regulation VIII/2 of the 1978 STCW Convention, as
• moor and unmoor the ship safely;
• manage the safety functions of the ship when employed in a stationary or near-stationary mode at sea;
• perform operations, as appropriate, for the prevention of damage to the marine environment;
• maintain the safety arrangements and the cleanliness of all accessible spaces to minimize the risk of fire;
• provide for medical care on board ship;
• ensure safe carriage of cargo during transit;
• inspect and maintain, as appropriate, the structural integrity of the ship; and
• operate in accordance with the approved Ship’s Security Plan; and
• ensure safe carriage of cargo during transit;
• inspect and maintain, as appropriate, the structural integrity of the ship; and
• operate in accordance with the approved Ship’s Security Plan; and
Safe Manning Document
SOLAS requires that vessels of 500GT and above, excluding pleasure vessels not engaged in trade, carry a Safe Manning Document. Owners and operators of vessels below 500GT, or those of 500GT and above solely engaged for pleasure, may also choose to hoid a Safe Manning Document This shad allow the owner to consider range and rail approach when determining manning levee
Q3
a) In what circumstances must a large yacht, operating under the Large Yacht Code have a Safe Manning Document? (2)
b) Who issues the Safe Manning Document and how long is its period of validity? (2)
c) If a yacht is manned in accordance with this document, to what extent can the
Master use it as proof of safe manning? (2)
a) LYC over 500gt
b)Only flag state, Doesn’t expire, can be whithdrawn
c) can not be used as proof of safe manning
Q3
d) State four of the considerations taken into account when assessing the manning levels of the Safe Manning Document. (4) 136 -138
04
What are the minimum hours of rest required for any seafarer working on a large yacht covered by the LY3 Code? (10)
Minimum Hours of Rest
The owner/operator or Master shall ensure that the crew are provided with at least the minimum hours of rest. These shall not be less than:
a) ten hours in any 24-hour period; and
b) 77 hours in any seven-day period.
Hours of rest may be divided into no more than 2 periods; one of which should be at least 6 hours long, and the interval in between should not exceed 14 hours.
Q5
What are the rights of the Master in relation to exceptions to crew members’ minimum hours of rest?
Exceptions to the Limits on Hours of Rest
The limits defined should as far as practicable be observed. However, an exception may be considered so long as they are agreed between the Master, crew members and designated person ashore (if applicable), and provided that their health and safety, and the safety of the vessel, is not compromised. Exceptions from the weekly rest period should not be allowed for more than two consecutive weeks. The intervals between two periods of exceptions on board should not be less than twice the duration of the exception.
When considering whether an exemption is appropriate, the master should give due
regard to the associated duties being considered and in this respect exceptions to persons undertaking watch keeping duties and/or with safety critical duties would not be considered appropriate. In allowing any such agreed exception and to ensure that a crew member does not become fatigued, such exceptions should be documented and accompanied by commensurate rest arrangements.
Q7
a) State the minimum hours of rest required for any seafarer working on a large yacht covered by the Large Yacht Code. (4)
b) State how these hours should be divided. (2)
c) Describe the records that must be kept to comply with the Hours of Work regulations. (2)
d) State the circumstances when these hours may be exceeded. (2)
Minimum Hours of Rest
The owner/operator or Master shall ensure that the crew are provided with at least the minimum hours of rest. These shall not be less than:
a) ten hours in any 24-hour period; and
b) 77 hours in any seven-day period.
Hours of rest may be divided into no more than 2 periods; one of which should be at least 6 hours long, and the interval in between should not exceed 14 hours.
Records
A record of the actual hours of work performed by the individual seafarer shall be maintained onboard, in order to verify that the minimum periods of rest required under applicable international instruments and national legislation have been complied with.
Exceptions for Emergencies
Situations may arise in which a seafarer may be required to work during scheduled hours of rest. These include emergencies which threaten the safety of the vessel or put life at risk. In these circumstances, the limits may be exceeded provided compensatory arrangements are subsequently made to avoid fatigue.
Q8
In considering the application of UK manning regulations to a yacht, briefly discuss the
following
a) Whether it is necessary to maintain minimum safe manning requirements in case of short voyages (not more than 60 nautical miles from a safe haven). (7)
b) Whether it is necessary to maintain minimum safe manning requirements in port.
(7)
c) Whether it is necessary to maintain minimum safe manning requirements if the yacht is laid up. (6)
a) Explain the term “Short Range Yacht”. (5)
Safe Manning for Short Range Yachts
The REG Code defines a “Short Range Yacht” as:
A vessel under 500GT, the keel of which was laid or was at a similar stage of construction prior to the 1st August 2005, or a vessel constructed on or after that date under 300GT:
• Restricted to operating in forecast or actual wind of a maximum Beaufort Force
4, for a motor yacht, and Beaufort Force 6 for a sailing yacht;
• Within 60 nautical miles of a safe haven. (The Administration may permit oneration on anecified
operation on specified routes up to 90 nautical miles from a safe haven as appropriate).
Q10
a) State the responsibilities of the ILO. (2)
b) State how the responsibilities of the ILO are applied to working practices at sea (2)
c) State how the responsibilities of the ILO are incorporated into UK maritime law (2)
a) The main aims of the ILO are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
b) Through the MLC, the ILO provides international standards for the global shipping industry. The MLC sets out seafarers’ rights to decent conditions of work and helps to create conditions of fair competition for shipowners
c). The UK ratified (agreed to adopt) the MLC and it came into force in 2014.
