Maritime and Coastguard Agency Document

Operations Advice Note Number:

OAN 360
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requirements
Date: 30 July 04 Distribution A,B,D
1. In response to requests from surveyors for advice, the purpose of this OAN is
to provide guidance on Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) requirements. Much of this
information is available from other references, such as SOLAS, EU Directives on
RO-RO and HSC, and the Vessel Traffic Monitoring Directive. This document brings
together the relevant parts. However users should be aware that the various
references may be updated in due course and therefore this OAN is only valid at the
time of issue, after which checks should be made to ascertain the validity of the
relevant references. The implementation dates apply to vessels calling at Ports
within the European Union(EU). This OAN replaces the information in OAN 327.

2. Under current EU legislation these Voyage Data Recorders are or will be required
to be carried on the following sea-going ship types.
TYPE OF VESSEL DATE AT WHICH VDR
MUST BE FITTED
All Ro-Ro passenger ships 1 July 2003
Passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 2002 Date of build
Passenger ships constructed before 1 July 2002 1 January 2004
Ships (Including fishing vessels), other than passenger ships, Date of build
of 3000 gt. And upwards constructed on or after 1 July 2002.
Cargo ships, of 20000 gt. And upwards constructed before 1 1 January 2007
July 2002.
Cargo ships of 3000 gt. And upwards but less than 20000 gt. 1 January 2008
constructed before 1 July 2002.
NOTE:
a) Passenger vessels on Domestic Voyages in sea areas classes B, C, & D,
need not carry VDR, but exemptions must be issued to those of 300 gross tonnage
or more. A General Exemption has been issued to cover these vessels, see
appendix 4.
b) All Domestic Passenger Ro-Ro or High speed craft, of any size in sea area
class A are required to carry VDR.
c) All types of Domestic Passenger Vessels of 300 Gross Tonnage and over in
sea area class A are required to carry VDR.

3. Further details are available from;

a) SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 18 &20 and Safety of Navigation

b) Implementing SOLAS Chapter V Annex 1, 8, 9, 10 & 20. This is available on
the web site Safety of Navigation.
c) MSN 1734 + MSN 1735 give further details regarding type approvals.
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4. Data items to be recorded by VDR IMO Performance Standard (Res.

A.861(20)) and IEC Information format (IEC 61996).
A.861 DATA ITEM PRIORITY SOURCE
(20) REF
5.4.1 Date & time 1 Preferably external to ship (e.g.GNSS)
5.4.2 Ships position 1 Electronic Positioning system
5.4.3 Speed (through water or 2* Ships SDME
over ground)
5.4.4 Heading 2* Ships compass
5.4.5 Bridge Audio 1 1 or more bridge microphones
5.4.6 Comms. Audio 2** VHF
5.4.7 Radar data- post display 1 Master radar display
selection
5.4.8 Water depth 3*** Echo Sounder
5.4.9 Main alarms 2 All mandatory alarms on bridge
5.4.10 Rudder order & response 2(3) Steering gear & autopilot
5.4.11 Engine order & response 2(3) Telegraphs, controls and thrusters
5.4.12 Hull openings status 2**** All mandatory status information
displayed on bridge
5.4.13 Watertight & fire door 2**** All mandatory status information
status displayed on bridge
5.4.14 Acceleration & hull 3 Hull stress and response monitoring
stresses equipment when fitted
5.4.15 Wind speed & direction 3 Anemometer when fitted
In The priority column Risk Cat: 1= High risk, 3 = Low risk. This is an indication of the level of
risk involved in these functions not being inputted and is intended to be a guide for issue of
short-term deferments when difficulty is found in full compliance. This can also be used when
defects are found and to determine the need for detention, or a suitable time scale for
rectification, for example Cat 1 within 30 days, Cat 2 within 6 months, and Cat.3 within 1 year.
This concept and the figures are for guidance only and have yet to be agreed with other
countries.
Figures allow for up to two items not working, if three or more fitted items inoperative then
priority 1 to reduce to acceptable level.
Figures in brackets apply only if either order or response not working
* Provided 5.4.2 is working otherwise 1
** Provided 5.4.5 is working otherwise 1
*** Provided 5.4.2 is working otherwise 2
**** If more than 2% of items to be recorded in this field are defective
then should consider as 1 or ensure that a positive reporting system
is in place which will be picked up by Bridge Audio recording.
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5. A ship required under International rules to carry a functioning voyage data

recorder, and under Paris Memorandum Port State Control requirements a ship shall
be detained if the VDR not functioning properly. If it cannot be readily rectified the
ship may be allowed to proceed to the nearest port where it can be rectified or
required to rectify it with a maximum of 30 days. MCA must be informed as soon as
possible of any failure and proposed rectification.

6. VDRs must be type approved and have undergone a system installation test
to prove all sensors and recorders are working correctly. These tests are carried out
by the prime contractor / manufacturer / installer, witnessed and certified by a
surveyor; see appendix 1. Performance testing shall also be undertaken as outlined
in MGN 272 and appendix 2

7. They shall also have annual performance checks as outlined in MGN 272,
see also appendix 2.
The annual testing and checks must be carried in conjunction with the relevant
Statutory Survey [e.g. Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PC), Cargo Ship Safety
Certificate (CSC) or Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate (SEC)].
The Survey Window allowed is up to 3 months before the due date for PC; and -/+ 3
months of due date for CSC and SEC. (Thus the Maximum period between
subsequent checks of the VDR is 15 months for Passenger vessels and 18 months
for Cargo vessels). Where vessels are on a partial continuous survey regime the
VDR annual performance testing can be scheduled into the continuous survey
cycle.
Whilst this arrangement was agreed to allow maximum flexibility during
implementation of the requirements; it could permit the annual performance testing
to be done after the statutory certification, owners should be encouraged to have the
performance testing done either before, or in conjunction with the surveys for
statutory certification.

8. The person carrying out the annual checks should follow the International
Association of Classification Societies (IACS) procedural requirements for service
suppliers Z17, or equivalent quality standards, and provide evidence that he has
been authorised or licensed by the equipments manufacturer to service the
particular make and model of equipment. The person shall have access to IMO
Resolution A.861(20), and applicable industry performance standard (e.g., IEC
61996), and have documented procedures and instructions. In addition the supplier
shall have documentation and equipment as specified in the authorisation or license
from the equipment manufacturer.
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9. Off line analysis of data collected over a 12 hour recording period, during
which the majority of sensors will have been exercised, should be undertaken by the
manufacturers certified representative in order to verify the accuracy, duration, and
recoverability of the recorded data. In some cases this will require a vessel to switch
off the VDR soon after arrival in the port where the annual performance check is to
be carried out, in order to prevent loss of data due to over - writing.

10. Onboard inspection should ensure batteries, enclosures and location aids are
in good condition and operational. This should be undertaken by suitably qualified
and experienced personnel and recorded in the ships onboard planned
maintenance log.

11. A certificate of compliance as specified in SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 18.8.

shall be issued and retained on board the format of this is shown in appendix 1

12. More information on data required to be recorded is contained in appendix 3,

which is based on a checklist used by Classification Societies for meeting the
annual
testing requirements

13. Legislation regarding Navigational equipment is contained in the following

regulations;
The Merchant Shipping Act 1979
The Merchant Shipping Act 1995
The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2002
The Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) Regulations 1995
The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949
The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967
The Merchant Shipping (Radio Installation) Regulation 1998
Chapter V, International Convention for the Safety of life at Sea (SOLAS V)

14. EC Directive; 2001/106/EC which amends the Council Directive 95/21/EC on

Port State Control, should also be referred to, particularly regulation 9.3.

This OAN will be cancelled on 1 January 2005

Author: Chris Balls Authorised: Alan Fairney

Appendix 1 to OAN 360 Page 5 of 18
VDR COMMISIONING and TESTING

References:
1. IMO Resolution A.861(20) (adopted 27 Nov 1997) Performance standards for
Shipborne Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs)
2. IEC 61996: Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and
systems Shipborne voyage data recorder (VDR) Performance requirements
Methods of testing and required test results

1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Protective Capsule (final recorded data) (A.861 5.1.3)

IMO Ref Requirement Remarks

5.1.3.1 Be capable of being accessed
following an incident but secure
against tampering
5.1.3.2 Maximise the probability of survival
and recovery of the final recorded data
after any incident
5.1.3.3 Highly visible colour and marked with
retro-reflective materials
5.1.3.4 Fitted with an appropriate device to aid
location

Operation

IMO Ref Requirement Remarks

5.2.2 Equipment should be designed so that,
as far as is practical, it is not possible
to tamper with the selection of data
being inputted to the equipment, the
data itself, nor that which has already
been recorded. Any attempt to interfere
with the integrity of the data or
recording should be recorded
5.2.3 The recording method should be such
that each item of the recorded data is
checked for integrity and an alarm
given if a non-correctable error is
detected
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VDR COMMISIONING and TESTING (continued)

2) VOYAGE DATA RECORDER (VDR)

(Ref. SOLAS V/20 and SOLAS V/18.8)
2.1) Voyage Data Recorders are required to be fitted to all passenger ships,
and other ships of over 3000 gt. according to the timetable in SOLAS V/20
and page 1 of this OAN. Existing ships, other than ro-ro passenger ships,
may be exempt from fitting a VDR if fitting one has been deemed by the
Administration to be unreasonable and impracticable, any such exemptions
should be applied for from Communications and Innovations branch at
Headquarters.
2.2) VDRs are subject to an annual performance check under SOLAS V/18.8
and details of the test and certification for UK ships is given in Annex2
2.3) Surveyors should check the situation of the VDR and the connections to
the interfaced items of equipment. They should also check the mandatory
performance check certificate is in date and that mandatory routine
maintenance has been completed and entered in the ships planned
maintenance log. When the annual performance check is due the procedures
laid down in Annex1 should be followed.
2.4) On initial installation of a VDR system, or after significant refit work
affecting the system, surveyors should satisfy themselves that a VDR system
installation test has been completed. This should ensure that all sensors and
associated interfaces are fully operational and that all sensor data can be
faithfully recorded and accurately and unambiguously reconstructed.
3.) System Installation Test
3.1) Although the VDR itself, and possibly the interface boxes, may be the
subject of Type Approval this will not guarantee the correct functioning of an
installed VDR system. To do this, some form of overall installation test or
check will be required whereby each of the sensor inputs is 'exercised in
turn, information recorded and the recording analysed for accuracy. This
could be a time consuming process and there are concerns as to who should
take responsibility for the integrity of the overall system that is made up of
equipment from a number of suppliers.

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 VDR COMMISIONING and TESTING (continued)

3.2) There appear to be a number of options for conducting such a test:

3.2.1) During the proving of sensor equipment; Complicated, and
difficult to arrange, although the results would be a thorough test of the
system from sensor to the replayed output.
3.2.2) After all sensor equipment has been proven as far as the bridge,
simulating, where necessary, inputs to the VDR. Less time consuming
and complex but will require facilities to inject or simulate inputs.
3.2.3) During functional tests of ship's equipment by a surveyor; This
would again be less complex than a full methodical check but might
not prove every sensor input.
3.3) The responsibility issue remains complicated but the MCA would look to
the authority requesting surveyor certification (ship-owner, prime contractor or
'system integrator') to take responsibility for proving / demonstrating all
aspects of the VDR system to the satisfaction of the surveyor.
4.) Annual Performance Check and Certification.
4.1) Regulation 18.8 of SOLAS Chapter V requires that:
The voyage data recorder system, including all sensors, shall be subjected to
an annual performance test. The test shall be conducted by an approved
testing or servicing facility to verify the accuracy, duration and recoverability
of the recorded data. In addition, tests and inspections shall be conducted to
determine the serviceability of all protective enclosures and devices fitted to
aid location. A copy of the certificate of compliance issued by the testing
facility, stating the date of compliance and the applicable performance
standards, shall be retained on board the ship.
4.2) If interpreted literally, this could require a full check of the entire system
(and sensors) even more complicated than the System Installation Test
discussed above. However, this is felt to be too onerous for an annual check,
the essence of which is perceived to be to ensure data is recorded and
replayed reliably. The following is considered to be more appropriate:
4.3) Onboard inspection of equipment to ensure batteries, enclosures and
location aids are in good condition and operational. This should be
undertaken in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions by suitably
qualified / experienced personnel. Successful completion of the maintenance
routine should be recorded in the ships onboard planned maintenance log.

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VDR COMMISIONING and TESTING (continued)
 4.4) 12 hour recording; covering the operational period during which the
majority of the sensors will be exercised. E.g. arrival, disembarkation,
embarkation and departure of a ro-ro ferry. Download of this recorded data or
exchange of recording medium. Offline analysis of recorded data by the
manufacturers certified representative to verify the accuracy, duration and
recoverability of the recorded data. A certificate confirming the satisfactory
results of this test should be retained onboard. Normally the VDR testing will
have taken place prior to the issue or endorsement of the appropriate safety
certificate, if this is not the case a defect should be recorded requiring a copy
of the testing certificate to be forwarded to the surveyor once testing
satisfactorily completed
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Example of a Certificate of Inspection
Our Ref :

Date:

Certificate of Inspection

This is to certify that:

An Installation Test by a manufacturer approved installer of:

VOYAGE DATA RECORDER

Manufactured by:

and described in the attached schedule has been witnessed. The Secretary of State
is satisfied that the equipment examined and tests witnessed are acceptable for the
purpose of complying with the requirements of:
SOLAS 74 Chapter V, Regulation 20, and
The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2002, Regulation 9(1)

Provided the conditions in the attached schedule are fulfilled and the product
remains satisfactorily in service.

Signed Date of Issue

Marine Surveyor
Issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on
behalf of the Secretary of State for the Department for Transport.

Note: This certificate does not apply to equipment which has been varied or
modified from the specimen tested.
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Certificate of Inspection

VOYAGE DATA RECORDER

The Schedule

1. The equipment is only installed on the , IMO Number

Hardened Storage Unit Model Serial Number
Voyage Data Recorder Model Serial Number

2 The equipment installed is as certificated in the manufacturers Certificate of

Compliance of , which shall be kept on board at all times.

3 Any modification, removal or replacement of any part of the equipment has to

be approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

4 The installation and all sensors shall be subjected to an annual performance

test conducted by an approved testing or service facility to verify the
accuracy, duration and recoverability of the recorded data.

5 The Certificate of Compliance issued/stamped by the testing facility, stating

the date of compliance (annual performance test), and the applicable
performance standards, shall be retained on board.

6 The Master and all Watch-keeping Deck Officers shall be familiar with the
operation of the equipment.

7 An Operation and Maintenance Manual shall be on board at all times.

8 Information for use by an Investigation Authority shall be retained on board

and at the office of the company.
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EXAMPLE VOYAGE DATA RECORDER ANNUAL PERFORMANCE TEST

CERTIFICATE

Note - Insert Tick for success ( ) or Cross(X) for failure or N/A for
non fitted interfaces in these boxes as appropriate
Ships Details
Ships Name
Flag
IMO Number
Date Keel laid
Gross Tonnage
Voyage Data Recorder Details
Manufacturer
Model
System Serial Number
Software version number
Date Fitted
Inspection Details
Name person conducting
testing
Company
Inspection Date
Inspection Location
1. Pre-existing Alarms
Confirm that no alarms were present at start of procedure
2. Power Supply Alarm Check
Remove source of external power. Confirm that alarm is activated.
Record time (hh.mm)
3. Reserve Power Source Check
Allow VDR to continue running for 1 hour 55 minutes from 2 above.
Confirm that equipment is still operating at this time, with no additional
alarms.
Record time (hh.mm)
4. Reserve Power Source shut down Check
2 hours 05 minutes from 2 above confirm that the VDR has
automatically
stopped recording
Record time (hh.mm)

5. Battery Expiry Dates

Battery Expiry Date
Acoustic Beacon
Reserve Power Source

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6. Acoustic Beacon Test

Using Manufacturers test equipment confirm that Acoustic Beacon is
functional
7. Physical Condition of Equipment
Inspect Equipment and Record Condition, tick if satisfactory:-
Sub Unit Notes on Condition
Protective Capsule
External Cables
Main Unit
8. Interfaces: Operation and recording
Date & time Preferably external to ship (e.g.
Global Navigation satellite system.)
Ships position Electronic Positioning system
Speed (through Ships Designated Speed and
water or over Distance Measuring Equipment
ground)
Heading Ships compass
Bridge Audio 1 or more bridge microphones
Communications VHF
Audio
Radar data- post Master radar display
display selection
Water depth Echo Sounder
Main alarms All mandatory alarms on bridge
Rudder order & Steering gear & autopilot
response
Engine order & Telegraphs, controls and thrusters
response
Hull openings status All mandatory status information
displayed on bridge
Watertight & fire All mandatory status information
door status displayed on bridge
Acceleration & hull Hull stress and response monitoring
stresses equipment when fitted
Wind speed & Anemometer when fitted
direction

9. Change or Repair of Sensors

a) Check maintenance records of VDR
b) Confirm any defects properly rectified

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10. Manufacturers Analysis

Manufacturers analysis of 12 hour log is attached and in
accordance with IEC 61996 Section 4.6 - Data Items to be recorded
(A. 861 / 5.4) All relevant interfaces to be proven
Date and time of above log

11. Observations and additional manufacturers requirements

Manufacturers Certified Vessels Representative

Representative

Date Date

This performance test was conducted in accordance with the requirements of

SOLAS74 Chapter V Regulation 18.8 and is related to the
SAFETY CERTIFICATE for this vessel which is due for revalidation
on .
In accordance with the principals of harmonisation of certification it will remain valid
until the next annual re-validation of that certificate, subject to the equipment being
maintained in appropriate operational condition.

Top copy Retained by Certified Representative

Bottom copy Retained by vessel
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SURVEY CHECKLIST VOYAGE DATA RECORDER (VDR)

SOURCES OF ENERGY
1.0 Main source of electrical power
2.0 Emergency source of electrical power
3.0 Reserve source of energy to supply VDR
3.1 Battery charger charging current ( Amperes)
3.2 Date when battery capacity last verified
3.3 Date of battery manufacture
3.4 Battery Specific Gravity
4.0 Additional reserve source of energy ( Additional
radio battery) If provided
4.1 Battery charger charging current ( Amperes)
4.2 Date when battery capacity last verified
4.3 Date of battery manufacture
4.4 Battery Specific Gravity

Note:
1) If the ship's emergency source of electrical power supply fails, the VDR shall
continue to record bridge audio from a dedicated reserve source of power for a
period of 2 h. At the end of this 2 h period all recording shall cease automatically.
2) Recording shall be continuous unless interrupted briefly or terminated

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
Performance Standard
Type approval certification issued by
Certificate number
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DATA ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SOLAS CHAPTER V

Data Item Signal Type & Quantity + remarks
Rudder Order
Rudder response
Status and setting of Heading or Track
Controller ( if fitted)
Main Engine Order
Main Engine Response
Thruster Engine Order ( If fitted)
Thruster Engine Response ( If fitted)
Thruster Status ( If fitted)
Hull Door status (All IMO Mandatory
Status on Bridge)
Watertight Door status (All IMO
Mandatory Status on Bridge)
Fire Door status (All IMO Mandatory
Status on Bridge)
Acceleration and Hull stress data ( If
fitted)
Wind Speed and Direction ( If fitted)
( relative or True and indication of
which)
Date and Time UTC
(From source external to ship)
Ships Position ( Lat. Long. Datum,
Identity & Status of source)
Ships speed ( Speed through water or
over ground indication of which,
both longitudinal and transverse
components)
Ships Heading ( from designated
compass)
Bridge conversation*(centreline
microphone)
Bridge conversation*(port wing
microphone)
Bridge conversation*(starboard wing
microphone)
Bridge conversation*(chart table
microphone)
Bridge conversation*(radio
communications microphone)
Primary VHF Audio
Primary Radar Video
Depth below keel
Depth scale and sensor status ( if
available)
Main Alarms ( all IMO Mandatory on
bridge see list below)
* Microphones required for each conning position
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Off line analysis should be COMMENTS

undertaken of data collected over a
12 hour recording period, during
which the majority of sensors will
have been exercised, should be
undertaken by the manufacturers
certified representative in order to
verify the accuracy, duration, and
recoverability of the recorded data
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SURVEY CHECKLIST VOYAGE DATA RECORDER (VDR) Continued

MANDATORY ALARMS ON THE BRIDGE

IMO Clause Function Notes Signal type
and quantity
SOLAS Ch II- Main and auxiliary Failure of power to any steering gear
1, 29.5.2,30.3 steering gears power unit. Operation of devices for
power units. above circuit protection overload, loss
of phase in three phase system.
SOLAS Ch II- Main and auxillary Failure of power to supply system.
1, 29.8.4 steering gear control
system.
SOLAS Ch II- Steering gear, low Low level of fluid in hydraulic fluid
1, hydraulic fluid level. reservoir.
29.1.2.2
SOLAS Ch II- Propulsion For vessels with bridge control of
1, machinery remote propulsion machinery and manned
31.2.7, 49.5 control system engine room failure of remote control
failure. of propulsion machinery.
SOLAS Ch II- Propulsion For vessels with bridge control of
1, machinery low propulsion machinery and manned
31.2.9, 49.7 starting air pressure. engine room, low start air pressure but
further starting of propulsion
machinery possible.
SOLAS Ch II- Automatic shutdown Vessels with periodically unattended
1, of propulsion machinery spaces. Shut down of
52 machinery. propulsion and other machinery due to
serious malfunction.
SOLAS Ch II- Fault requiring Vessels with periodically unattended
1, 51.3 action by or machinery spaces.
attention of the
OOW.
SOLAS Ch II- Alarm system Vessels with periodically unattended
1, normal power machinery spaces. Failure of normal
51.2.2 supply failure. power supply to alarm plant.
SOLAS Ch II- Watertight door low Passenger ships constructed on or
1, hydraulic fluid level. after 1st February 1992 with hydraulic
15.7.3.1 power operated sliding watertight
doors. Low level of fluid in hydraulic
reservoir.
SOLAS Ch II- Watertight door low Passenger ships constructed on or
1, gas pressure, loss after 1st February 1992 with hydraulic
15.7.3.1 of stored energy power operated sliding watertight
doors. Low gas pressure or loss of
stored energy in operating hydraulic
accumulator
SOLAS Ch II- Watertight door Passenger ships constructed on or
1, electrical power after 1st February 1992 with hydraulic
15.7.8 loss. power operated sliding watertight
doors. Failure of electrical power of
operating or control system.
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SOLAS Ch II- High water alarm. High water level in space where water
1, has drained from enclosed cargo
21.1.6.2 space on freeboard deck.
SOLAS Ch II- Shell door position Ro-Ro passenger vessels. Door open
1, Indicator. or locking device not secured. System
23.2.1 to have mode switch for Sea or
Harbour System active in Sea
mode.
SOLAS Ch II- Water leakage Ro-Ro passenger vessels. Leakage of
1, detection Indicator. water through shell doors.
23.2.2
SOLAS Ch II- Fire detection or Activation of detection system
2, automatic sprinkler
7.4.1, 7.4.2 operation.

FSS Code Fire detection or Activation of sprinkler or fire detection

Ch8, 2.5.2.1, automatic sprinkler system, also additional alarm to show
Ch9, 2.5.1.2, operation fault or loss of power to either system
2.5.1.3,
2.5.1.5
FSS Code Smoke detection Sample extraction smoke-detection
Ch10, 2.4.1.4. system power loss. system. Failure of power supply to
system.
FSS Code Smoke detection. Sample extraction smoke-detection
Ch10, 2.4.1.3. system. Activation of system.
FSS Code Release of fire- Pre release alarm for any Ro-Ro or
Ch5, 2.1.3.2 fighting medium. other spaces in which personnel
normally work or to which they have
access.
( Not required for conventional cargo
spaces or small spaces with only local
release)
Resolution Personnel Alarm Safety. Personnel on watch alone in
A.481(XII) an engine room or entering a
Annex2, machinery space alone.
paragraph 7.3
IBC or BCH Temperature, For complete list of alarms refer to
Codes pressure, oxygen table 9.1.1 of the IMO Code on alarms
concentration, and and indicators and referenced
ventilation failure statutory codes.
alarms
IGC or GC Pressure, gas For complete list of alarms refer to
Codes detection, table 9.1.1 of the IMO Code on alarms
temperature, cargo and indicators and referenced
presence, and statutory codes.
vacuum protection
SOLAS ChII-2, Hydrocarbon gas Cargo pump room on tankers.
4.5.10.1.3 concentration
> 10% LEL
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GENERAL EXEMPTION

The Secretary of State, in exercise of his powers under Directive 2002/59/EC of

the European parliament and the Council of 27 June 2002 Annex II (II) 3

hereby exempts; Domestic Passenger Ships in

EU Class B,C,and D Sea Areas
from the requirements
of;
Directive 2002/59/EC of the European parliament and the Council of 27
June 2002 Article 10 and annex II (II) 1.
With regard to the requirements for passenger vessels calling at a port of
a member state to be fitted with a voyage data recorder system meeting
the performance standards of IMO resolution A861 (20) and the testing
standards set out by standard number 61996 of the International
Electronics Commission.

On condition that the ship has been issued with the appropriate
Passenger Ship Safety Certification

This exemption will remain in force unless it is revoked

Dated this 2nd day of August 2004