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(iii) the deposit of any instrument of denunciation of the
present Protocol together with the date on which it was received and thedate on which the denunciation takes effect;
(b) transmit certified true copies of the present Protocol to the
Governments of all States which have signed the present Protocol or
acceded thereto.
3 As soon as the present Protocol enters into force, a certified true
copy thereof shall be transmitted by the depositary to the Secretariat of
the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with
Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.
ARTICLE IX Languages
The present Protocol is established in a single original in the
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish languages, each
text being equally authentic. An official translation into the Italian
language shall be prepared and deposited with the signed original.
DONE AT LONDON this eleventh day of November one thousand nine hundred
and eighty-eight.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned *, being duly authorized by their
respective Governments for that purpose, have signed the present Protocol.
[* Signatures omitted.]
ANNEX: MODIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE ANNEX TO THE INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974
CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART A APPLICATION, DEFINITIONS, ETC.
Regulation 2 Definitions
The existing text of paragraph (k) is replaced by the following:
"(k) New ship means a ship the keel of which is laid or which is at a
similar stage of construction on or after 25 May 1980."
The following paragraph is added to the existing text:
"(n) Anniversary date means the day and the month of each year which
will correspond to the date of expiry of the relevant certificate."
PART B SURVEYS AND CERTIFICATES
Regulation 6 Inspection and survey
The existing text is replaced by the following:
"(a) The inspection and survey of ships, so far as regards the
enforcement of the provisions of the present regulations and the granting
of exemptions therefrom, shall be carried out by officers of the
Administration. The Administration may, however, entrust the inspectionsand surveys either to surveyors nominated for the purpose or to
organizations recognized by it.
(b) An Administration nominating surveyors or recognizing
organizations to conduct inspections and surveys as set forth in paragraph
(a) shall as a minimum empower any nominated surveyor or recognized
organization to:
(i) require repairs to a ship;
(ii) carry out inspections and surveys if requested by the
appropriate authorities of a port State.
The Administration shall notify the Organization of the specific
responsibilities and conditions of the authority delegated to nominated
surveyors or recognized organizations.
(c) When a nominated surveyor or recognized organization determines
that the condition of the ship or its equipment does not correspond
substantially with the particulars of the certificate or is such that the
ship is not fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship, or personson board, such surveyor or organization shall immediately ensure that
corrective action is taken and shall in due course notify the
Administration. If such corrective action is not taken the relevant
certificate should be withdrawn and the Administration shall be notifiedimmediately; and, if the ship is in the port of another Party, the
appropriate authorities of the port State shall also be notified
immediately. When an officer of the Administration, a nominated surveyoror a recognized organization has notified the appropriate authorities ofthe port State, the Government of the port State concerned shall give such
officer, surveyor or organization any necessary assistance to carry out
their obligations under this regulation. When applicable, the Governmentof the port State concerned shall ensure that the ship shall not sail
until it can proceed to sea, or leave port for the purpose of proceedingto the appropriate repair yard, without danger to the ship or persons onboard.
(d) In every case, the Administration shall fully guarantee the
completeness and efficiency of the inspection and survey, and shall
undertake to ensure the necessary arrangements to satisfy this
obligation."
Regulation 7 Surveys of passenger ships
The existing text is replaced by the following:
"(a) A passenger ship shall be subject to the surveys specified below:
(i) an initial survey before the ship is put in service;
(ii) a renewal survey once every 12 months, except where
regulation 14(b), (e), (f) and (g) is applicable;
(iii) additional surveys, as occasion arises.
(b) The surveys referred to above shall be carried out as follows:
(i) the initial survey shall include a complete inspection of the
ship''s structure, machinery and equipment, including the outside of the
ship''s bottom and the inside and outside of the boilers. This survey shall
be such as to ensure that the arrangements, materials and scantlings of
the structure, boilers and other pressure vessels and their appurtenances,
main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installation, radio
installations including those used in life-saving appliances, fire
protection, fire safety systems and appliances, life-saving appliances and
arrangements, shipborne navigational equipment, nautical publications,means of embarkation for pilots and other equipment fully comply with the
requirements of the present regulations, and of the laws, decrees, orders
and regulations promulgated as a result thereof by the Administration for
ships of the service for which it is intended. The survey shall also be
such as to ensure that the workmanship of all parts of the ship and its
equipment is in all respects satisfactory, and that the ship is provided
with the lights, shapes, means of making sound signals and distress
signals as required by the provisions of the present regulations and theInternational Regulations for Preventing collisions at Sea in force;
(ii) the renewal survey shall include an inspection of the
structure, boilers and other pressure vessels, machinery and equipment,
including the outside of the ship''s bottom. The survey shall be such as to
ensure that the ship, as regards the structure, boilers and other pressure
vessels and their appurtenances, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical
installation, radio installations including those used in life-saving
appliances, fire protection, fire safety systems and appliances,
life-saving appliances and arrangements, shipborne navigational equipment,
nautical publications, means of embarkation for pilots and other equipment
is in satisfactory condition and is fit for the service for which it is
intended, and that it complies with the requirements of the present
regulations and of the laws, decrees, orders and regulations promulgatedas a result thereof by the Administration. The lights, shapes, means of
making sound signals and distress signals carried by the ship shall alsobe subject to the above-mentioned survey for the purpose of ensuring that
they comply with the requirements of the present regulations and of the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea in force;
(iii) an additional survey either general or partial, according to
the circumstances, shall be made after a repair resulting from
investigations prescribed in regulation 11, or whenever any important
repairs or renewals are made. The survey shall be such as to ensure thatthe necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made, that the
material and workmanship of such repairs or renewals are in all respectssatisfactory, and that the ship complies in all respects with the
provisions of the present regulations and of the International Regulations
for Preventing Collisions at Sea in force, and of the laws, decrees,
orders and regulations promulgated as a result thereof by the
Administration;
(c) (i) the laws, decrees, orders and regulations referred to in
paragraph (b) of this regulation shall be in all respects such as to
ensure that, from the point of view of safety of life, the ship is fit for
the service for which it is intended;
(ii) they shall among other things prescribe the requirements to
be observed as to the initial and subsequent hydraulic or other acceptable
alternative tests to which the main and auxiliary boilers, connections,
steam pipes, high pressure receivers and fuel tanks for internal
combustion engines are to be submitted including the test procedures to be
followed and the intervals between two consecutive tests."
Regulation 8 Surveys of life-saving appliances and other
equipmentofcargo ships
The existing text is replaced by the following:
"(a) The life-saving appliances and other equipment of cargo ships of
500 tons gross tonnage and upwards as referred to in paragraph (b) (i)
shall be subject to the surveys specified below:
(i) an initial survey before the ship is put in service;
(ii) a renewal survey at intervals specified by the Administration
but not exceeding 5 years, except where regulation 14(b), (e), (f) and (g)
is applicable;
(iii) a periodical survey within three months before or after the
second anniversary date or within three months before or after the thirdanniversary date of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate which
shall take the place of one of the annual surveys specified in paragraph(a) (iv);
(iv) an annual survey within three months before or after each
anniversary date of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate;
(v) an additional survey as prescribed for passenger ships in
regulation 7 (b) (iii).
(b) The surveys referred to in paragraph (a) shall be carried out as
follows:
(i) the initial survey shall include a complete inspection of the
fire safety systems and appliances, life-saving appliance and
arrangements except radio installations, the shipborne navigational
equipment, means of embarkation for pilots and other equipment to which
chapters II-1, II-2, II and V apply to ensure that they comply with the
requirements of the present regulations, are in satisfactory condition and
are fit for the service for which the ship is intended. The fire controlplans, nautical publications, lights, shapes, means of making sound
signals and distress signals shall also be subject to the above-mentioned
survey for the purpose of ensuring that they comply with the requirements
of the present regulations and, where applicable, the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea in force;
(ii) the renewal and periodical surveys shall include an
inspection of the equipment referred to in paragraph (b) (i) to ensure
that it complies with the relevant requirements of the present regulations
and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea in
force, is in satisfactory condition and is fit for the service for whichthe ship is intended;
(iii) the annual survey shall include a general inspection of the
equipment referred to in paragraph (b) (i) to ensure that it has been
maintained in accordance with regulation 11 (a) and that it remains
satisfactory for the service for which the ship is intended.
(c) The periodical and annual surveys referred to in paragraphs (a)
(iii) and (a) (iv) shall be endorsed on the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment
Certificate."
Regulation 9 Surveys of radio and radar installations of cargoships
The existing heading is replaced by the following: "Surveys of radio
installations of cargo ships"
The existing text is replaced by the following:
"(a) The radio installations, including those used in life-saving
appliances, of cargo ships to which chapters III and IV apply shall be
subject to the surveys specified below:
(i) an initial survey before the ship is put in service;
(ii) a renewal survey at intervals specified by the Administration
but not exceeding five years, except where regulation 14(b), (e), (f) and
(g) is applicable;
(iii) a periodical survey within three months before or after each
anniversary date of the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate;
(iv) an additional survey as prescribed for passenger ships in
regulation 7 (b) (iii).
(b) The surveys referred to in paragraph (a) shall be carried out as
follows:
(i) the initial survey shall include a complete inspection of the
radio installations of cargo ships, including those used in life-saving
appliances, to ensure that they comply with the requirements of the
present regulations.
(ii) the renewal and periodical surveys shall include an
inspection of the radio installations of cargo ships, including those used
in life-saving appliances, to ensure that they comply with the
requirements of the present regulations.
(c) The periodical surveys referred to in paragraph (a) (iii) shall be
endorsed on the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate."
Regulation 10 Surveys of hull, machinery and equipment of cargoships
The existing heading is replaced by the following: "Surveys of
structure, machinery and equipment of cargo ships"
The existing text is replaced by the following:
"(a) The structure, machinery and equipment (other than items in
respect of which a Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate and a Cargo
Ship Safety Radio Certificate are issued) of a cargo ship as referred toin paragraph (b) (i) shall be subject to the surveys and inspections
specified below:
(i) an initial survey including an inspection of the outside of
the ship''s bottom before the ship is put in service;
(ii) a renewal survey at intervals specified by the Administration
but not exceeding 5 years, except where regulation 14(b), (e), (f) and (g)
is applicable;
(iii) an intermediate survey within three months before or after
the second anniversary date or within three months before or after the
third anniversary date of the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate,
which shall take the place of one of the annual surveys specified in
paragraph (a) (iv);
(iv) an annual survey within three months before or after each
anniversary date of the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate;
(v) a minimum of two inspections of the outside of the ship''s
bottom during any five year period, except where regulation 14 (e) or (f)
is applicable. Where regulation 14 (e) or (f) is applicable, this five
year period may be extended to coincide with the extended period of
validity of the certificate. In all cases the interval between any two
such inspections shall not exceed 36 months;
(vi) an additional survey as prescribed for passenger ships in
regulation 7 (b) (iii).
(b) The surveys and inspections referred to in paragraph (a) shall be
carried out as follows:
(i) the initial survey shall include a complete inspection of the
structure, machinery and equipment. This survey shall be such as to ensure
that the arrangements, materials, scantlings and workmanship of the
structure, boilers and other pressure vessels, their appurtenances, main
and auxiliary machinery including steering gear and associated control
systems, electrical installation and other equipment comply with the
requirements of the present regulations, are in satisfactory condition and
are fit for the service for which the ship is intended and that the
required stability information is provided. In the case of tankers such a
survey shall also include an inspection of the pump-rooms, cargo, bunkerand ventilation piping systems and associated safety devices;
(ii) the renewal survey shall include an inspection of the
structure, machinery and equipment as referred to in paragraph (b) (i) to
ensure that they comply with the requirements of the present regulations,
are in satisfactory condition and are fit for the service for which the
ship is intended;
(iii) the intermediate survey shall include an inspection of the
structure, boilers and other pressure vessels, machinery and equipment,
the steering gear and the associated control systems and electrical
installations to ensure that they remain satisfactory for the service for
which the ship is intended. In the case of tankers, the survey shall also
include an inspection of the pump-rooms, cargo bunker and ventilation
piping systems and associated safety devices and the testing of insulation
resistance of electrical installations in dangerous zones;
(iv) the annual survey shall include a general inspection of the
structure, machinery and equipment referred to in paragraph (b) (i), to
ensure that they have been maintained in accordance with regulation 11 (a)
and that they remain satisfactory for the service for which the ship is
intended;
(v) the inspection of the outside of the ship''s bottom and the
survey of related items inspected at the same time shall be such as to
ensure that they remain satisfactory for the service for which the ship is
intended.
(c) The intermediate and annual surveys and the inspections of the
outside of the ship''s bottom referred to in paragraphs (a) (iii), (a) (iv)
and (a) (v) shall be endorsed on the Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate."
Regulation 11 Maintenance of conditions after survey
The existing text is replaced by the following:
"(a) The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained
to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure thatthe ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger
to the ship or persons on board.
(b) After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9 of 10 has
been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements,
machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey, without the
sanction of the Administration.
(c) Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered,
either of which affects the safety of the ship or the efficiency or
completeness of its life-saving appliances or other equipment, the master
or owner of the ship shall report at the earliest opportunity to the
Administration, the nominated surveyor or recognized organization
responsible for issuing the relevant certificate, who shall cause
investigations to be initiated to determine whether a survey, as required
by regulations 7, 8, 9 or 10, is necessary. If the ship is in a port of
another Contracting Government, the master or owner shall also report
immediately to the appropriate authorities of the port State and the
nominated surveyor or recognized organization shall ascertain that such a
report has been made."
Regulation 12 Issue of certificates
The existing heading is replaced by the following: "Issue or
endorsement of certificates"
The existing text is replaced by the following:
"(a) (i) a certificate called a Passenger ship Safety Certificate
shall be issued after an initial or renewal survey to a passenger ship
which complies with the relevant requirements of chapters II-1, II-2, III,
IV and V and any other relevant requirements of the present regulations;
(ii) a certificate called a Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate shall be issued after an initial or renewal survey to a cargo
ship which complies with the relevant requirements of chapters II-1 and
II-2 (other than those relating to fire safety systems and appliances and
fire control plans) and any other relevant requirements of the present
regulations;
(iii) a certificate called a Cargo Ship Safety Equipment
Certificate shall be issued after an initial or renewal survey to a cargo
ship which complies with the relevant requirements of chapters II-1, II-2,
III and V and any other relevant requirements of the present regulations;
(iv) a certificate called a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
shall be issued after an initial or renewal survey to a cargo ship whichcomplies with the relevant requirements of chapter IV and any other
relevant requirements of the present regulations;
(v) (1) a certificate called a Cargo Ship Safety Certificate may
be issued after an initial or renewal survey to a cargo ship which
complies with the relevant requirements of chapters II-1, II-2, III, IV
and V and any other relevant requirements of the present regulations, asan alternative to the certificates referred to in paragraph (a) (ii), (a)
(iii) and (a) (iv);
(2) whenever in this chapter reference is made to a Cargo Ship
Safety Construction Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificateor Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate, it shall apply to a Cargo Ship
Safety Certificate, if it is used as an alternative to these certificates.
(vi) the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, the Cargo Ship Safety
Equipment Certificate, the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate and the
Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, referred to in subparagraphs (i), (iii),(iv) and (v), shall be supplemented by a Record of Equipment;
(vii) when an exemption is granted to a ship under and in
accordance with the provisions of the present regulations, a certificatecalled an Exemption Certificate shall be issued in addition to the
certificates prescribed in this paragraph;
(viii) the certificates referred to in this regulation shall be
issued or endorsed either by the Administration or by any person or
organization authorized by it. In every case, that Administration assumes
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