Transcript RIVER-SEA VESSEL RULES

RIVER-SEA VESSEL RULES
DATE: 28TH DEC 2010
RAHIL
CONCEPT
• No integration between Inland vessels & Coastal vessels
– Paradeep – Haldia route
– Mumbai – Dahanu etc.
Coastal vessels require
– Officers & enggs of same qualification as ocean going vessels
– Higher no. of certificates & surveys (13 required vs 4 for Inland Vessels)
Short Sea voyages abt. 3-5 days
– Construction Standard
– Safe Operation
– Certifications
APPLICABILITY
• ENGAGED EXCLUSIVELY ON INDIAN COASTAL VOYAGES
• MAX. 3000 GT & 3000KW WITH THRESHOLDS AT 1600T & 1500kW
• NOT APPLICABLE TO PASSENGER V/Ls, TANKERS, BULK CHEMICALS IN ANY
FORM, OSVs, FISHING V/Ls & MILITARY & GOVT V/LS NOT USED FOR
COMMERCIAL PURPOSE
ANNEX 1 - GENERAL
• FIRST - DGS ORDER NO.4 OF 2008
• LATEST - DGS ORDER NO.6 OF 2010
TYPE I – Vessels engaged in ship to shore operations up to a max 12 NM
beyond inland vessel limits in fair weather only
TYPE II – Vessels which ply between nearby ports in fair weather & during Day
Light Hrs Only
TYPE III - Vessels which ply between Indian ports where voyage duration does
not exceed 24 hours.
TYPE IV – Vessels which ply between Indian Ports in all weather conditions.
* maximum parallel distance of 12 NM from nearest land, except Gulf of
Cambay & Kutch where max dist of 30 NM from shore is allowed.
ANNEX II – SAFE MANNING REQ.
• TYPE I – As per Inland V/Ls rules
• TYPE II – As per Inland V/Ls rules + Master or Mate with 1yr exp for sailing
as Master of the vessel
• TYPE III & TPYE IV –
GT<500
500<GT<1600
1600<GT<3000
TYPE III Coastal
Deck
2 Off + 2 ratings
3 Off + 3 ratings
3 Off + 4 ratings
TYPE IV Coastal
Deck
2 Off + 2 ratings
3 Off + 3 ratings
3 Off + 4 ratings
2 Off + 1 rating
3 Off + 3 ratings
3 Off + 3 ratings
kW<750
750<kW<1500
1500<kW<3000
ER
2 Off + 2 ratings
3 Off + 2 ratings
3 Off + 2 ratings
TYPE III &IV Harbour ER
1 Off + 2 ratings
2 Off + 1 ratings
2 Off + 1 ratings
TYPE III &IV Harbour Deck
TYPE III & IV Coastal
ANNEX III – ACCO STANDARDS
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Exemptions of Section 175 of MS Act
TYPE I – as per IV Rules
TYPE II – IV Rules + Galley & mess room, Separate toilets for OFF & ratings
TYPE III & IV
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Master & C/E – 1 person per room
Other officers – 2 persons per room
Ratings – 4 persons per room
Galley, Mess room, Provision Store, Cold storage etc.
Laundry facility for GT > 1600
Separate bath & toilets for Officers & ratings
ANNEX IV – CONSTRUCTION RULES
• TYPE I & II – Structural Strength for Hs = 2m
• TYPE III & IV –
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Structural, Machinery & electrical rules as per IRS coastal rules
L>90m, ER with Double bottom
Bulkheads – CollisionBhkd, Aft Peak Bhkd & bhkds at each end of M/C room
FO storage not to exceed 600M3
Navigation Bridge visibility as per SOLAS for L > 45m
TYPE III need not have hatch covers if cargo not affect by water. Min Hatch
coaming height, Hold flooding condition stability check, 1.5 times bilge pump
capacity
– TYPE IV – compulsory hatch covers, probabilistic damage stability if L > 80m
– Use of fuel oil with flashpoint not less than 43OC allowed only for emergency
applications, provided the storage tem is not within 10OC of flashpoint.
ANNEX V – PREVENTION OF COLLISION
• COLREGS
• For GT < 1600, fwd mast light height max. 6m & other lights as
function of fwd light
ANNEX VI – LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES
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1 life raft for total number of persons readily transferable to each side
Service interval of liferaft & HRU can be increased from 12 to 17 months
Rescue boat only for Type III & IV
MOB marker not required.
ANNEX VII – FIRE FIGHTING
APPLIANCES
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TYPE I – As per Inland Vessel requirements
Total capacity of fire pumps > 70M3/Hr
Fire main line – 65ND
Min.2 fire hoses, 45MM internal dia, 32MM in accommodation. Nozzle –
12mm
• No halon fire extinguishers
• Fixed Fire –extinguishing systems for IC M/C >1500kW
– Gas System
– High Expansion Foam System
– Water spraying system
• For IC M/C < 1500kW – 45L foam extinguisher + 2 portable
ANNX VIII - RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS
• TYPE I, II & II ,IV with <500 GT - AIS class B transponder
• > 500 GT AIS class A transponder
• IMMARSAT C for >1600 GT. One Certificate holder required to operate
radio equipment on board.
ANNEX IX – SAFETY OF NAVIGATION
• GYRO & Echo sounder with recordable data for >1600GT
• Nautical Almanac only for type III & IV
• X-Band radar for type II, III, & IV
ANNEX X • An RSV V/L will not be stopped by an inspecting surveyor if some minor
deficiencies are found. RSV will be allowed to sail and a stipulated time
will given to complete deffeciencies
Surveys will be:
• An initial survey before the river-sea V/L is put in service
• Renewal survey not exceeding 5 yrs.
• Intermediate survey within 3 months before or offer 2nd or 3rd Anniversary
date
• Annual survey 3 months + -.
• 2 dry docking with in 5 years. 1 can be CC TV
ANNEX XI – PREVENTION OF
POLLUTION
• TYPE III & IV >400GT – A holding tank for oily bilges with shore discharge
facility.
• TYPE II & IV >400GT or <400GT certified for 15 persons –
– Sewage treatment plant
– Sewage Comminuting system with temp storage for <3NM from shore
– Holding tank with shore discharge facility
• Garbage Management Procedure for all ships
ANNEX XIII – SHIP SECURITY
MEASURES
• Ship Security Plan for all ships
2300T RSV - IV
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L = 79m
B = 16m
T = 3m
D = 4.5
Service Speed = 10Kn
Endurance = 10 days
Cargo – Fertilizers (mainly gypsum) in sacks
Area of Operation – Paradip to entire east coast of India
DESIGN RESTRICTIONS
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Draft <=3m
Air Draft <= 8m
Cargo space – min 2800M3
GT < 1600
Total Engine power < 1500 kW
DESIGN FEATURES
• TWIN SCREW – M/E with shaft alternator. Each shaft to be able to take the
complete ship’s electrical load
• Foldable fwd & aft masts
• Accommodation of good quality for crew comfort
• Additional room for Pilot/Cargo surveyor.
• Box shaped cargo hold
• Ventilation – Split A/Cs