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Sec.1 [6])

1.5 Replacement of
first-aid outfit and
LSA Code, par. Maker’s expiry
anti-seasickness All Crew
1.2.3 date
medicine of
lifeboat equipment

1.6 Replacement
LSA Code, par. Maker’s expiry
of food rations of All Crew
1.2.3 date
lifeboat equipment

May be extended to 17
1.7 Maintenance months.
of hydrostatic Annually (12 Some flag
SOLAS III/20.9.1 All SER
release units (non- months) administrations require
disposable) that they be consulted
for acceptance.

SOLAS III/20.7.2
1.8.1 Inspection SOLAS III/36.1 All Monthly Crew
1.8 Immersion MSC/Circ.1047
suits and anti-
exposure suits By crew provided
1.8.2 Air pressure test (seams and SER or
MSC/Circ.1114 All 3-yearly suitable equipment is
closures) Crew
available on board.

May be extended to
17 months. Some flag
administrations require
to be consulted for
acceptance.
1.9 Maintenance of SOLAS III/20.8.1.1
Annually (12 Inflatable liferafts:
inflatable liferafts, RES. A.761(18) All SER
months) Administration can
lifejackets (inflatable liferafts) accept specific liferafts
for extended service
intervals acc. to
SOLAS III/20.8.3 and
MSC.1/Circ.1328.

1.10 Launching 1.10.1 Launching appliance annual SOLAS SER or

All Annually
appliances thorough examination III/20.11.1.2 Crew
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MSC.1/Circ.1206/
Rev.1/ Appendix of
Annex 1, par.
2.8 and 2.9 as
applicable

SOLAS
III/20.11.1.3

1.10.2 Dynamic test of the winch MSC.1/Circ.1206/

brake Rev.1/ Appendix of
Annex 1, par.
3.1 and 3.3 as
applicable

SOLAS
III/20.11.2.2 +
1.10.3 On-load release gear/ 20.11.3.2
automatic release hooks thorough
examination and operational test MSC.1/Circ.1206/
incl. free-fall lifeboat release Rev.1/ Appendix
system of Annex 1, par.
2.4/2.5/2.6 and
2.7

SOLAS
III/20.11.1.3
SER + DNV
MSC.1/Circ.1206/
1.10.4 Dynamic test of the winch GL or
Rev.1/ Appendix of All 5-yearly
brake Annex 1, par. Crew +
DNV GL
3.2 and 3.3 as
applicable

1.1 × load test no

SOLAS
longer required for
III/20.11.2.3,
1.10.5 On-load release gear/ free-fall lifeboats (ref.
20.11.2.4 +
automatic release hooks five yearly SER + DNV III/20.11.2.4); only
20.11.3.3 All 5-yearly
overhaul and operational test incl. GL operational test with
MSC.1/Circ.1206/
free-fall lifeboat release system. operating crew or
Rev.1/ Appendix of
simulated launching
Annex 1, par. 4
required after overhaul.
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Engine, propulsion,
1.11 Examination MSC.1/Circ.1206/ SER or
All Annually manoeuvring and power
of lifeboats Rev.1 Crew
supply system.

1.12.1 Moving from stowed position SOLAS III/20.6.3 All Weekly Crew

1.12 Lifeboats 1.12.2 Turning out from stowed

SOLAS III/20.7.1 All Monthly Crew
(except free-fall position
lifeboats)
1.12.3 Launched and manoeuvred
SOLAS III/19.3.3.3 All 3-monthly Crew
in the water (abandon ship drill)

1.13 Free-fall
lifeboats abandon SOLAS III/19.3.3.4 All 3-monthly Crew
ship drill

1.14 Inspection of
SOLAS III/20.7.2 All Monthly Crew
lifeboat equipment

1.15 Test run of SOLAS III/20.6.2

lifeboat and rescue MSC.1/Circ.1206/ All Weekly Crew
boat engines Rev.1

Tanker
1.16.1 Examination (incl. external MSC.1/Circ.1206/ SER or Incl. external inspection
(chem/ Annually
1.16 Lifeboats with inspection of air cylinders) Rev.1 gas) Crew of air cylinders.
self-contained air-
support system Tanker
1.16.2 Hydrostatic test of air
IACS Rec. No.88 (chem/ 5-yearly SER
cylinders
gas)

1.17 Examination
MSC.1/Circ.1206/ Tanker SER or
of lifeboats with Annually
Rev.1 (oil) Crew
sprinkler system

1.18 Rescue boat

3-monthly (as
launching and
SOLAS III/19.3.3.6 All far as practical Crew
manoeuvring in the
monthly)
water

1.19 Battery
LSA Code, par. Maker’s expiry Annually, if not marked
replacement of All Crew
1.2.3 date with expiry date.
lifebuoy lights

1.20 Marine Administration may

Passenger Annually (12
evacuation 1.20.1 Service SOLAS III/20.8.1 SER extend this period to 17
ships months)
systems (MES) months.
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Deployment on rotational
basis at intervals to
be agreed by flag
1.20.2 Test SOLAS III/20.8.2 Passenger 6-yearly SER administration, however
ships each system to be
deployed at least once
every six years.

1.21 Testing of
public address SOLAS III/20.6.4
systems and MSC.1/Circ.1432, All Weekly Crew
general alarm par. 4.4
systems

1.22 Replacement
of rocket parachute
LSA Code, par. Maker’s expiry
flares and rocket All Crew
1.2.3 date
line- throwing
appliances

1.23 Replacement LSA Code, par. Maker’s expiry

All Crew
of smoke signals 1.2.3 date

1.24 Visual
inspection of
survival craft,
SOLAS III/20.6.1 All Weekly Crew
rescue boats
and launching
appliances
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2.1.1 The compressed-air BCH Code, par.

equipment shall be inspected. 3.16.8 Tanker Monthly Crew
(chem/
2.1.2 The equipment shall be IGC Code, par. gas) SER or
Annually
inspected and tested. 14.2.6 Maker

By crew provided a
2.1 Air-recharging
suitable measurement
system for SCBAs
MSC.1/Circ.1432, device is available on
2.1.3 Check breathing apparatus air par. 7.8.1 SER or board.
recharging systems, if fitted, for air All Annually Maker or
SI II-2/14.2 item The test device is to be
quality. Crew
3.11.1.1 g4) agreed with the maker
of the air recharging
system.

2.2.1 Examine cylinder gauges

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
to confirm they are in the correct All Weekly Crew
par. 4.5
pressure range.

2.2.2 The breathing apparatus shall BCH Code, par. Monthly Crew
be inspected. Tanker
3.16.8 IBC Code,
(chem/
2.2.3 The equipment shall be par. 14.2.6 IGC gas) SER or
2.2 Self-contained inspected and tested. Code, par. 14.2.6 Annually Maker
breathing
apparatuses 2.2.4 Check that all breathing
apparatus face masks and air MSC.1/Circ.1432,
(SCBAs) All Annually Crew
demand valves are in serviceable par. 7.8.2
condition.

Aluminium and
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
2.2.5 Perform hydrostatic testing composite cylinders
par. 9.4
of all self-contained breathing All 5-yearly SER shall be tested to the
SI II-2/14.2 item
apparatus cylinders. satisfaction of the
3.11.1.1 g4)
Administration.

2.3.1 Verify that all fire detection

2.3 Fixed fire- and fire alarm control panel
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
detection and indicators are functional by All Weekly Crew
par. 4.1
alarm systems operating the lamp/indicator test
switch.
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2.3.2 Test a sample of detectors

and manual call points so that all MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Monthly Crew
devices have been tested within par. 5.10
five years.

2.3.3 Test all fire detection systems

and fire detection systems used
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
to automatically release fire-
par. 7.2.1
extinguishing systems for proper
operation, as appropriate.

2.3.4 Visually inspect all accessible

All Annually Crew
detectors for evidence of
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
tampering, obstruction, etc., so that par. 7.2.2
all detectors are inspected within
one year.

2.3.5 Test emergency power supply MSC.1/Circ.1432,

switchover. par. 7.2.3

2.4.1 Test all fire dampers for local MSC.1/Circ.1432,

All Quarterly Crew
operation. par. 6.3
2.4 Fire dampers
2.4.2 Test all fire dampers for MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annually Crew
remote operation. par. 7.6

2.5.1 Verify that all fire door control

panel indicators, if provided, are MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Weekly Crew
functional by operating the lamp/ par. 4.3
indicator switch.

2.5 Fire doors 2.5.2 Test all fire doors located in

main vertical zone bulkheads for MSC.1/Circ.1432, Passenger Quarterly Crew
local operation. par. 6.4 ships

2.5.3 Test all remotely controlled MSC.1/Circ.1432,

All Annually Crew
fire doors for proper release. par. 7.7

2.6.1 Inspection in accordance with

2.6 Portable fire the manufacturer’s instructions Res.A.951 (23),
All Annually Crew
extinguishers and based on inspection guide in par. 9.1
Res.A.951 (23), table 9.1.3.
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2.6.2 At least one fire extinguisher

of each type manufactured in the
same year and kept on board a ship Res.A.951 (23), All 5-yearly Crew
shall be test discharged as part of a par. 9.1.1
fire drill.

2.6.3 All fire extinguishers together

Res.A.951 (23),
with propellant cartridges shall be
par. 9.1.2
hydraulically tested in accordance All 10-yearly SER
with the recognized standard or the SI II-2/14.2 item
manufacturer’s instructions. 3.11.1.1 a3

2.7.1 Verify that all are in place,

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
properly arranged, and are in All Monthly Crew
par. 5.9
proper condition.

2.7.2 Inspection in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1432,

the manufacturer’s instructions. par. 7.12.1

2.7.3 Wheeled (mobile) fire

extinguishers shall be visually
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
inspected to check that all
par. 7.12.2
accessible components are in
proper condition. All Annually Crew
2.7.4 The hydrostatic test date of MSC.1/Circ.1432,
2.7 Wheeled each cylinder is to be checked. par. 7.12.3
(mobile) fire
extinguishers 2.7.5 Dry powder wheeled (mobile)
fire extinguishers are to be inverted MSC.1/Circ.1432,
to ensure that the powder is par. 7.12.4
agitated.

2.7.6 Visual examination of at least

one wheeled (mobile) extinguisher MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All 5-yearly Crew
of each type manufactured in the par. 9.6
same year and kept on board.

2.7.7 All fire extinguishers together

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
with propellant cartridges shall be
par. 10.5
hydraulically tested in accordance All 10-yearly SER
with the recognized standard or the SI II-2/14.2 item
manufacturer’s instructions. 3.11.1.1 a3
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Verify that lockers providing

storage for fire fighting equipment
2.8 Firefighter’s MSC.1/Circ.1432,
contain their full inventory and All Monthly Crew
outfits par. 5.5
that equipment is in serviceable
condition.

2.9.1 Verify that all fire hydrants,

hoses and nozzles are in place, MSC.1/Circ.1432,
properly arranged, and are in par. 5.1.1
serviceable condition.

2.9.2 Operate all fire pumps to

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
confirm that they continue to All Monthly Crew
par. 5.1.2
supply adequate pressure.

2.9.3 Verify that emergency fire

pump fuel supply is adequate and MSC.1/Circ.1432,
heating system is in satisfactory par. 5.1.3
condition, if applicable.

2.9.4 Verify that international shore MSC.1/Circ.1432,

connection(s) is/are in serviceable All Quarterly Crew
par. 6.1
2.9 Fire mains, fire condition.
pumps, hydrants,
2.9.5 Visually inspect all accessible MSC.1/Circ.1432,
hoses and nozzles All Annually Crew
components for proper condition. par. 7.1.1

2.9.6 Flow test all fire pumps for

proper pressure and capacity. Test MSC.1/Circ.1432,
emergency fire pump with isolation par. 7.1.2
valves closed.

2.9.7 Test all hydrant valves for MSC.1/Circ.1432,

proper operation. par. 7.1.3

2.9.8 Pressure test a sample of fire All Annually Crew

hoses at the maximum fire main MSC.1/Circ.1432,
pressure, so that all fire hoses are par. 7.1.4
tested within five years.

2.9.9 Verify that all fire pump relief

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
valves, if provided, are properly
par. 7.1.5
set.
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2.9.10 Examine all filters/strainers

to verify that they are free of debris MSC.1/Circ.1432,
and contamination. par. 7.1.6

2.9.11 Verify that the nozzle size/

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
type is correct, maintained and
par. 7.1.7
working.

2.10 Galley Verify that galley exhaust ducts and MSC.1/Circ.1432,

All Annually Crew
exhaust ducts filters are free of grease build-up. par. 7.6.2

2.11.1 Verify that all portable

foam applicators are in place, MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Monthly Crew
properly arranged, and are in par. 5.8
proper condition.

2.11.2 Verify that all portable foam

applicators are set to the correct
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
proportioning ratio for the foam
par. 7.11.1
concentrate supplied and that the
equipment is in proper order.

2.11.3 Verify that all portable All Annually Crew

containers or portable tanks
2.11 Portable foam containing foam concentrate
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
applicator units remain factory sealed, and that
par. 7.11.2
the manufacturer’s recommended
service life interval has not been
exceeded.

2.11.4 Portable containers or

portable tanks containing foam
concentrate, excluding protein-
based concentrates, less than 10 The foam control tests
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
years old, that remain factory All Annually Crew are to be conducted by
par. 7.11.3
sealed can normally be accepted SER or maker.
without the periodical foam control
tests required in MSC.1/Circ.1312
being carried out.
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2.11.5 Protein-based foam

concentrate portable containers and
portable tanks shall be thoroughly
checked and, if more than five MSC.1/Circ.1432,
years old, the foam concentrate par. 7.11.4
shall be subjected to the periodical
foam control tests required in
MSC.1/Circ.1312, or renewed.
All Annually Crew
2.11.6 The foam concentrates of
any non-sealed portable containers
and portable tanks, and portable
containers and portable tanks MSC.1/Circ.1432,
for which production data is not par. 7.11.5
documented, shall be subjected to
the periodical foam control tests
required in MSC.1/Circ.1312.

Test all ventilation controls

2.12 Ventilation MSC.1/Circ.1432,
interconnected with fire protection All Annually Crew
systems par. 7.6.3
systems for proper operation.
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3.1.1 Verify that all electrical

connections and/or manual
operating stations are properly
arranged, and are in proper
condition. MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Monthly Crew
par. 5.7
3.1.2 Verify that the actuation
system/control panel circuits
are within manufacturer’s
specifications.
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3.1.3 Verify that condensed or

dispersed aerosol generators have
3.1 Aerosol fire- not exceeded their mandatory MSC.1/Circ.1432,
extinguishing replacement date. Pneumatic par. 7.10 All Annually Crew
systems or electric actuators shall be
demonstrated working, as far as
practicable.

Passenger 2-yearly
ships
3.1.4 Maintenance by approved
service supplier. SI SER On each intermediate/
Cargo
2.5-yearly periodical and renewal
ships
survey.

3.1.5 Condensed or dispersed

aerosol generators are to be MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All 10-yearly SER
renewed in accordance with par. 10.4
manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.2.1 Verify that all fixed fire-

extinguishing system control
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
panel indicators are functional by
par. 4.2.1
operating the lamp/indicator test All Weekly Crew
3.2 Equivalent gas switch.
fire-extinguishing
3.2.2 Verify that all control/section MSC.1/Circ.1432,
systems (e.g. FM
200, NOVEC 1230 valves are in the correct position. par. 4.2.1

or Halon) 3.2.3 Verify that containers/

cylinders fitted with pressure
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
gauges are in the proper range and All Monthly Crew
par. 5.2
that the installation is free from
leakage.
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3.2.4 Visually inspect all accessible

components for proper condition.

3.2.5 Externally examine all high

pressure cylinders for evidence of
damage or corrosion.

3.2.6 Check the hydrostatic test

date of all storage containers.

3.2.7 Functionally test all fixed

system audible and visual alarms.

3.2.8 Verify that all control/section MSC.1/Circ.1432, All Annually Crew

valves are in the correct position. par. 7.3

3.2.9 Check the connections of all

pilot release piping and tubing for
tightness.
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3.2.10 Examine all flexible hoses

in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations.

3.2.11 Test all fuel shut-off controls

connected to fire-protection
systems for proper operation.

3.2.12 The boundaries of the

protected space shall be visually
inspected to confirm that no
modifications have been made to
the enclosures that have created
uncloseable openings that would
render the system ineffective. MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Annually Crew
3.2.13 If cylinders are installed par. 7.3
inside the protected space, verify
the integrity of the double release
lines inside the protected space,
and check low pressure or circuit
integrity monitors on release
cabinet, as applicable.
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Passenger 2-yearly SER

SI II-2/14.2.2 item ships
3.2.14 Maintenance by approved
service supplier. 3.11.1.1 c3) and On each intermediate/
c4) Cargo
2.5-yearly SER periodical and renewal
ships
survey.

3.2.15 All high pressure

extinguishing agent cylinders and
pilot cylinders shall be weighed
or have their contents verified by
other reliable means to confirm MSC.1/Circ.1432,
that the available charge in each is par. 8.1.1
above 95% of the nominal charge.
Cylinders containing less than 95%
of the nominal charge shall be Crew or
All 2-yearly
refilled. SER

3.2.16 Blow dry compressed air

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or nitrogen through the discharge

piping or otherwise confirm that
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
the pipework and nozzles are clear
par. 8.1.2
of any obstructions. This may
require the removal of nozzles, if
applicable.

3.2.17 Perform internal inspection MSC.1/Circ.1432,

All 5-yearly SER
of all control valves. par. 9.1

If permitted by the flag

3.2.18 Perform a hydrostatic test
administration, visual
and internal examination of 10% of
inspection and non-
the system’s extinguishing agent MSC.1/Circ.1432,
destructive testing (NDT)
and pilot cylinders. If one or more par. 10.1
cylinders fail, a total of 50% of the SI II-2/14.2.2 item All 10-yearly SER of halon cylinders may
be performed in lieu of
on-board cylinders shall be tested. 3.11.1.1 c3)
hydrostatic testing. DNV
If further cylinders fail, all cylinders
GL is to be contacted
shall be tested.
prior to the NDT.
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To be replaced
at the intervals
MSC.1/Circ.1318, recommended Hose assemblies are to
par. 6.1.2 by the be delivered on board
3.2.19 Flexible hoses (replacement) SI II-2/14.2.2 item All manufacturer Crew with a Recognized
3.11.1.1 b2) and not Organisation certificate.
exceeding every
10 years

3.3.1 General visual inspection of

MSC.1/Circ.1318,
the overall system condition for
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par. 4.1
obvious signs of damage.

3.3.2 Verify that all stop valves are MSC.1/Circ.1318,

in the closed position. par. 4.1.1

3.3.3 Verify that all releasing

controls are in the proper MSC.1/Circ.1318,
position and readily accessible for par. 4.1.2
immediate use.
All Monthly Crew
3.3.4 Verify that all discharge
MSC.1/Circ.1318,
piping and pneumatic tubing is
par. 4.1.3
intact and has not been damaged.

3.3.5 Verify that all high pressure

3.3 CO2 fire- MSC.1/Circ.1318,
cylinders are in place and properly
extinguishing par. 4.1.4
systems secured.

3.3.6 Verify that the alarm devices

MSC.1/Circ.1318,
are in place and do not appear
par. 4.1.5
damaged.

3.3.7 Verify that the pressure

MSC.1/Circ.1318,
gauge is reading in the normal
par. 4.2.1
range.

3.3.8 Verify that the liquid level

MSC.1/Circ.1318,
indicator is reading at the proper For low pressure systems
par. 4.2.2 All Monthly Crew
level. only.

3.3.9 Verify that the manually

operated storage tank main service MSC.1/Circ.1318,
valve is secured in the open par. 4.2.3
position.
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3.3.10 Verify that the vapour

MSC.1/Circ.1318,
supply line valve is secured in the
par. 4.2.4
open position.

3.3.11 The boundaries of the

protected space shall be visually
inspected to confirm that no
MSC.1/Circ.1318,
modifications have been made to
par. 5.1
the enclosures that have created
uncloseable openings that would
render the system ineffective.

3.3.12 All storage containers

shall be visually inspected for any
signs of damage, rust or loose
MSC.1/Circ.1318,
mounting hardware. Cylinders that
par. 5.2
are leaking, corroded, dented or
3.3 CO2 fire- bulging shall be hydrostatically
extinguishing retested or replaced. All Annually Crew
systems
3.3.13 System piping shall be
visually inspected to check for
damage, loose supports and
corrosion. Nozzles shall be MSC.1/Circ.1318,
inspected to ensure they have not par. 5.3
been obstructed by the storage of
spare parts or a new installation of
structures or machinery.

3.3.14 The manifold shall be

inspected to verify that all flexible MSC.1/Circ.1318,
discharge hoses and fittings are par. 5.4
properly tightened.
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3.3.15 All entrance doors to the

protected space shall close properly
and shall have warning signs, which
indicate that the space is protected
by a fixed carbon dioxide system
MSC.1/Circ.1318,
and that personnel shall evacuate
par. 5.5
immediately if the alarms sound.
All remote releasing controls shall
be checked for clear operating
instructions and indication as to the
space served.

Only if requirements
MSC.1/Circ.1318 As per
3.3.16 Maintenance by approved SER or from the manufacturer
SI II-2/14.2.2 item All manufacturer’s
service supplier. Maker are available in addition
3.11.1.1 a3) instructions
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to those in this table.

3.3.17 All high pressure cylinders MSC.1/Circ.1318, Passenger 2-yearly Crew

and pilot cylinders shall be weighed par. 6.1.1 ships
or have their contents verified by
other reliable means to confirm
that the available charge in each
is above 90% of the nominal
charge. Cylinders containing less
than 90% of the nominal charge On each intermediate/
SI II-2/14.2.2 item Cargo
shall be refilled. The liquid level 2.5-yearly Crew periodical and renewal
3.11.1.1 a3) ships
of low pressure storage tanks survey.
shall be checked to verify that the
required amount of carbon dioxide
for protection against the largest
hazard is available.

Passenger 2-yearly Crew

3.3 CO2 fire- 3.3.18 The hydrostatic test date ships
MSC.1/Circ.1318,
extinguishing of all storage containers shall be par. 6.1.2 On each intermediate/
systems checked. Cargo
2.5-yearly Crew periodical and renewal
ships
survey.
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3.3.19 The discharge piping and Passenger 2-yearly Crew

nozzles shall be tested to verify MSC.1/Circ.1318, ships
that they are not blocked. The test
par. 6.1.3
shall be performed by isolating the
discharge piping from the system SI II-2/14.2.2 item On each intermediate/
3.11.1.1 c1) and Cargo
and blowing dry air or nitrogen 2.5-yearly Crew periodical and renewal
c2) ships
from test cylinders or suitable survey.
means through the piping.

3.3.20 Where possible, all Passenger 2-yearly

activating heads shall be removed ships
from the cylinder valves and tested
for correct functioning by applying
full working pressure through the
pilot lines.
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In cases where this is not possible,

pilot lines shall be disconnected
from the cylinder valves and
blanked off or connected together
and tested with full working
pressure from the release station MSC.1/Circ.1318, SER
and checked for leakage. par. 6.2.1 Cargo
5-yearly
In both cases, this shall be carried ships
out from one or more release
stations when installed.
If manual pull cables operate the
remote release controls, they shall
be checked to verify that the cables
and corner pulleys are in good
condition and freely move and do
not require an excessive amount of
travel to activate the system.
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3.3.21 All cable components Passenger 2-yearly

should be cleaned and adjusted as ships
necessary, and the cable connectors
shall be properly tightened. If
the remote release controls are
operated by pneumatic pressure,
the tubing shall be checked for
MSC.1/Circ.1318,
leakage, and the proper charge of SER
the remote releasing station’s pilot par. 6.2.2 Cargo
5-yearly
gas cylinders shall be verified. All ships
controls and warning devices shall
function normally, and the time
delay, if fitted, shall prevent the
discharge of gas for the required
time period.
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3.3.22 After completion of the Passenger 2-yearly

work, the system shall be returned ships
to service. All releasing controls
shall be verified as being in the
proper position and connected MSC.1/Circ.1318,
SER
to the correct control valves. All par. 6.2.3 Cargo
pressure switch interlocks shall be ships 5-yearly
reset and returned to service. All
stop valves shall be in the closed
position.

3.3.23 Perform internal inspection SI II-2/14.2.2 item

3.3 CO2 fire- of all control valves. 3.11.11 b2) All 5-yearly SER
extinguishing

systems 3.3.24 High pressure cylinders shall

be subjected to periodical tests at
intervals not exceeding 10 years.
At the 10-year inspection, at least
10% of the total number provided MSC.1/Circ.1318,
shall be subjected to an internal par. 6.1.2
inspection and hydrostatic test. If SI II-2/14.2.2 item All 10-yearly SER
one or more cylinders fail, a total of 3.11.1.1 c1)
50% of the on-board cylinders shall
be tested.
If further cylinders fail, all cylinders
shall be tested.
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Hose assemblies are to

3.3.25 Flexible hoses shall MSC.1/Circ.1318,
be delivered on board
be replaced at the intervals par. 6.1.2 At least 10-
recommended by the manufacturer SI II-2/14.2.2 item All yearly Crew with a Recognized
Organisation test
and not exceeding every 10 years. 3.11.1.1 b2)
certificate.

3.3.26 Low pressure CO2 bulk

If content has
storage containers are subject to
internal survey if the content has SI II-2/14.2.2 item All been released SER + DNV
3.11.1.1 c2) and is more GL
been released and the container is
than 5 years old
more than 5 years old.

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
3.4.1 In accordance with the par. 7.13
manufacturer’s instructions. SI II-2/14.2.2 item All Annually Crew
3.4 Deep fat 3.11.1.1 g6)
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cooking fire-
extinguishing 10-yearly
systems (from date of
3.4.2 Overhaul and hydrostatic SI II-2/14.2.2 item All manufacture SER or
testing 3.11.1.1 g6) of pressure Maker
vessels)

3.5.1 Verify that all control and

section valves are in the proper
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
open or closed position, and that all par. 5.6 All Monthly Crew
pressure gauges are in the proper
range.

3.5.2 Visually inspect all accessible MSC.1/Circ.1432,

components for proper condition. par. 7.9.1
3.5 Dry chemical
powder systems 3.5.3 Verify that the pressure
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
regulators are in proper order and
par. 7.9.2
within calibration. All Annually Crew
Due to the powder’s
3.5.4 Agitate the dry chemical
affinity for moisture, any
powder charge with nitrogen MSC.1/Circ.1432,
nitrogen gas introduced
in accordance with system par. 7.9.3
for agitation must be
manufacturer’s instructions.
moisture-free.
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Only if requirements
As per
3.5.5 Maintenance by approved SI II-2/14.2.2 item All manufacturer’s SER or from the manufacturer
service supplier. 3.11.1.1 e4) Maker are available in addition
instructions
to those in this table.

3.5.6 Blow dry nitrogen through the

discharge piping to confirm that the MSC.1/Circ.1432,
pipework and nozzles are clear of par. 8.2.1
any obstructions.

3.5.7 Operationally test local and MSC.1/Circ.1432, If permitted by the flag

remote controls and section valves. par. 8.2.2 state administration, the
interval can be extended
3.5.8 Verify the contents of to/harmonized with
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
propellant gas cylinders (including All 2-yearly SER every intermediate/
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par. 8.2.3
remote operating stations). periodical and renewal
survey according to DNV
3.5.9 Test a sample of dry chemical MSC.1/Circ.1432, GL SI II-2/14.2.2 item
powder for moisture content. par. 8.2.4 3.11.1.1 e4).
3.5.10 Subject the powder
containment vessel, safety valve MSC.1/Circ.1432,
and discharge hoses to a full par. 8.2.5
working pressure test.

3.5.11 Subject all powder

containment vessels to hydrostatic In case of NDT, contact
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
or non-destructive testing (NDT) All 10-yearly SER DNV GL prior to the
carried out by an accredited service par. 10.3 testing.
agent.

3.6.1 Verify that all control and

section valves are in the proper
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
open or closed position, and that all par. 5.3 All Monthly Crew
pressure gauges are in the proper
range.
3.6 Foam fire-
extinguishing 3.6.2 Verify that the proper
systems quantity of foam concentrate MSC.1/Circ.1432,
All Quarterly Crew
is provided in the foam system par. 6.2
storage tank.

3.6.3 Visually inspect all accessible MSC.1/Circ.1432,

All Annually Crew
components for proper condition. par. 7.4.1
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3.6.4 Functionally test all fixed MSC.1/Circ.1432,

system audible alarms. par. 7.4.2
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3.6.5 Flow test all water supply

and foam pumps for proper
pressure and capacity, and confirm
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
flow at the required pressure in
par. 7.4.3
each section (ensure all piping is
thoroughly flushed with fresh water
after service).

3.6.6 Test all system cross

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
connections to other sources of
par. 7.4.4
water supply for proper operation.

3.6.7 Verify that all pump relief

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
valves, if provided, are properly
par. 7.4.5
set.

3.6.8 Examine all filters/strainers

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
to verify that they are free of debris par. 7.4.6
and contamination.
3.6.9 Verify that all control/section MSC.1/Circ.1432,
valves are in the correct position. par. 7.4.7 All Annually Crew

3.6.10 Blow dry compressed air

or nitrogen through the discharge
piping or otherwise confirm that This may require the
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
the pipework and nozzles of high removal of nozzles, if
par. 7.4.8
expansion foam systems are clear applicable.
of any obstructions, debris and
contamination.

3.6.11 Take samples from all foam

concentrates carried on board MSC.1/Circ.1432, Except for protein-based
(including the foam in sealed par. 7.4.9 alcohol-resistant foam
3.6 Foam fire- transport containers more than 10 concentrates, the first
extinguishing years old) and subject them to the SI II-2/14.2.2 item All Annually SER + DNV test should be performed
3.11.1.1 b3) and GL
systems periodical control tests in MSC.1/ not more than 3 years
e1)
Circ.1312, for low expansion foam, after being supplied to
or MSC/Circ.670 for high expansion MSC.1/Circ.1312 the ship.
foam.
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3.6.12 Alcohol-resistant fluorine-

protein-based foam concentrates
are subjected to a chemical stability DNV GL rules for
test with acetone before being classification RU
Tanker
poured into foam tank, and a new SHIP Pt.7 Ch.1
(chem)
chemical stability test is performed Sec.2 [3.2.1]
after installation on board (not less MSC.1/Circ.1312
than 14 days after installation on
board).

3.6.13 Test all fuel shut-off controls MSC.1/Circ.1432,

connected to fire-protection All Annually Crew
par. 7.4.10
systems for proper operation.

3.6.14 Perform internal inspection MSC.1/Circ.1432,

of all control valves. par. 9.2.1

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
3.6.15 Flush all high expansion
par. 9.2.2
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foam system piping with fresh

SI II-2/14.2.2 item
water, drain and purge with air.
3.11.1.1 c5)

3.6.16 Check all nozzles to prove MSC.1/Circ.1432, All 5-yearly Crew

they are clear of debris. par. 9.2.3

3.6.17 Test all foam proportioners

or other foam mixing devices
to confirm that the mixing ratio MSC.1/Circ.1432,
tolerance is within +30 to -10% of par. 9.2.4
the nominal mixing ratio defined by
the system approval.

3.7.1 Verify that all control

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
panel indicators and alarms are
par. 4.7.1
functional.
3.7 Water mist,
3.7.2 Visually inspect pump unit MSC.1/Circ.1432,
water spray and All Weekly Crew
sprinkler systems and its fittings. par. 4.7.2

3.7.3 Check the pump unit’s valve

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
positions if valves are not locked,
par. 4.7.3
as applicable.
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3.7.4 Verify that all control, pump

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
unit and section valves are in the
par. 5.4.1
proper open or closed position.

3.7.5 Verify that sprinkler pressure

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
tanks or other means have correct
par. 5.4.2
levels of water.

3.7.6 Test automatic starting All Monthly Crew

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
arrangements on all system pumps
par. 5.4.3
so designed.

3.7.7 Verify that all standby

pressure and air/gas pressure MSC.1/Circ.1432,
gauges are within the proper par. 5.4.3
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pressure ranges.

The valves selected for

3.7.8 Test a selected sample of testing shall be chosen to
MSC.1/Circ.1432,
system section valves for flow and All Monthly Crew ensure that all valves are
par. 5.4.4
proper initiation of alarms. tested within a one-year
period.

3.7.9 Assess system water quality MSC.1/Circ.1432,

in the header tank and pump unit par. 6.5 (as
All Quarterly Crew
against the manufacturer’s water amended by
quality guidelines. MSC.1/ Circ.1516)

3.7 Water mist, water spray and MSC.1/Circ.1432,

sprinkler systems par. 7.5.1

3.7.11 Visually inspect all

3.7 Water mist, accessible components for proper MSC.1/Circ.1432,
water spray and condition. par. 7.5.2
sprinkler systems
3.7.12 Externally examine all high
MSC.1/Circ.1432, All Annually Crew
pressure cylinders for evidence of
par. 7.5.3
damage or corrosion.

3.7.13 Check the hydrostatic test MSC.1/Circ.1432,

date of all high pressure cylinders. par. 7.5.4

3.7.14 Functionally test all fixed MSC.1/Circ.1432,

system audible and visual alarms. par. 7.5.5
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3.7.15 Flow test all pumps for MSC.1/Circ.1432,

proper pressure and capacity. par. 7.5.6

3.7.16 Test all antifreeze systems MSC.1/Circ.1432,

for adequate freeze protection. par. 7.5.7

3.7.17 Test all system cross

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
connections to other sources of
par. 7.5.8
water supply for proper operation.

3.7.18 Verify that all pump relief

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
valves, if provided, are properly
par. 7.5.9
set.

3.7.19 Examine all filters/strainers

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
to verify that they are free of debris par. 7.5.10
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and contamination. All Annually Crew

3.7.20 Verify that all control/section MSC.1/Circ.1432,
valves are in the correct position. par. 7.5.11

3.7.21 Blow dry compressed air

or nitrogen through the discharge
This may require the
piping of dry pipe systems, or MSC.1/Circ.1432,
removal of nozzles, if
otherwise confirm that the pipework par. 7.5.12
applicable.
and nozzles are clear of any
obstructions.

3.7.22 Test emergency power

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
supply switchover, where
par. 7.5.13
applicable.

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
par.
3.7 Water mist, 3.7 Water mist, water spray and
7.5.14 (as
water spray and sprinkler systems All Annually Crew
amended by
sprinkler systems
MSC.1/Circ.1516)

3.7.24 Check for any changes that

may affect the system, such as MSC.1/Circ.1432,
obstructions by ventilation ducts, par. 7.5.15
pipes, etc.
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The sections tested shall

be chosen so that all
sections are tested within
a five-year period.
3.7.25 Test a minimum of one MSC.1/Circ.1432, Other test and
section in each open head water par. 7.5.16 SI inspections as
All Annually Crew
mist system by flowing water II-2/14.2.2 par. per maker’s
through the nozzles. 1.3.7 recommendations and
type approval certificate.
Test or record of the test
shall be presented to the
attending surveyor

3.7.26 For automatic sprinkler

MSC.1/
systems of less than 5 years, test a Circ.1432, .par. Test in accordance with
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minimum of two randomly selected

7.5.17 (as the basic and extended
sprinkler heads/nozzles of each All Annually Crew
amended by testing (when applicable)
type. If five years or more, test a
MSC.1/ Circ.1516) in MSC.1/Circ.1516.
minimum of 20 heads/nozzles (2 ×
SI Appendix A
10 sections) for each type.

3.7.27 During basic testing, Should a tested

and extended testing when sprinkler fail, assessing
MSC.1/Circ.1432
applicable, of automatic sprinkler the corresponding
par. 7.5.18
heads/nozzles as outlined in All Annually Crew water quality at that
(as amended by
subparagraph .17, water quality time would assist in
testing should be conducted in each MSC.1/ Circ.1516) determining the cause of
corresponding piping section. failure.

3.7.28 Test additives in water mist SI II-2/14.2.2 item All Annually SER After 3 years and then
system water sample 3.11.1.1 a3) annually.
Competent crew member
3.7.29 Fixed local-application fire- (with an advanced
extinguishing system for engine As per maker’s firefighting training
rooms SI II-2/14.2.2 item All instructions and Crew course) or person trained
3.7 Water mist, Tests and inspections as per 3.11.1.1 d2) type approval in the maintenance of
water spray and maker’s recommendation and the certificate such system or as per
sprinkler systems Society’s type approval certificate maker’s instructions and
type approval certificate.

3.7.30 Flush all ro-ro deck deluge

MSC.1/Circ.1432, Crew or
system piping with water, drain and par. 9.3.1 All 5-yearly SER
purge with air.
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3.7.31 Perform internal inspection

of all control/section valves. Water
quality testing should be conducted MSC.1/Circ.1432,
in all corresponding piping sections, par. 9.3.2
if not previously tested as outlined (as amended by
in MSC.1/Circ.1432 par. 7.5.18 MSC.1/ Circ.1516)
(as amended by MSC.1/Circ.1516)
within the last five years.

3.7.32 Check condition of

any batteries, or renew in MSC.1/Circ.1432,
accordance with manufacturer’s par. 9.3.3
recommendations.

3.7.33 For each section where

the water is refilled after being
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drained or flushed, water quality

should meet manufacturer’s MSC.1/Circ.1432
guidelines. Testing of the renewed par. 9.3.4
All 5-yearly SER
water quality should be conducted (as amended by
and recorded as a new baseline MSC.1/ Circ.1516)
reference to assist future water
quality monitoring for each
corresponding section.

3.7.34 Perform internal SI II-2/14.2.2 item

Crew +
examination of water pressure 3.11.1.1 c7) and All 5-yearly
DNV GL
cylinders. item 3.11.1.2 a3)

3.7.35 Fixed local-application fire- Passenger Annually

extinguishing system for engine ships (Crew or Automatic release
rooms full flow test of minimum SI II-2/14.2.2 item is not applicable for
SER) +
one section and spot check of fire 3.11.1.1 d3) Cargo DNV GL continuously manned
detection/automatic release system ships 5-yearly engine rooms.
shall be carried out.

MSC.1/Circ.1432,
3.7.36 Perform hydrostatic test and par. 10.2
internal examination for gas and SI II-2/14.2.2 item All 10-yearly SER
water pressure cylinders. 3.11.1.1c7) and
item 3.11.1.2 a3)
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4.1 Testing of
Test report shall be
the automatic
SOLAS V/18.9 All Annually SER retained on board the
identification
ship.
system (AIS)

4.2 Checking of
SOLAS IV/13.6.2 All Annually SER Not by radio surveyor.
radio battery

4.3 Satellite Testing according to MSC.1/ SOLAS IV/15.9.1 All Annually SER
emergency Circ.1040/Rev.1.
position-indicating SER (Shore- Certificate of compliance
radio beacons Testing according to MSC/
SOLAS IV/15.9.2 All 5-yearly based or test report shall be
(EPIRBs) Circ.1039. maintenance) issued.

Determination of magnetic compass STCW Code/Sec.

All Once a watch Crew
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error A-VIII/2.34.2

Table or curve of residual

deviation to be available
at all times and compass
4.4 Standard deviation book to be
magnetic compass Individual Individual
Adjustment, incl. curve of residual Flag state properly maintained,
All flag state flag state
deviation requirements will be checked annually
requirements requirements during safety equipment
surveys.
Res.A.1053(27), item
(EA) 1.2.1.27

12 hours
Testing SOLAS V/26.1 All before Crew
4.5 Steering gear departure

Emergency steering drill SOLAS V/26.4 All Quarterly Crew

Certificate of compliance
4.6 Voyage data and maintenance report
SOLAS V/18.8 All Annually SER
recorder (VDR) shall be retained on
board the ship.
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SER + DNV
5.1 Lightweight SOLAS II-1/5.5 Passenger 5-yearly GL or Crew
survey IS Code VIII/8.1.5 ships + DNV GL

Verify that the low-location lighting

systems are functional by switching MSC.1/Circ.1432, Passenger Weekly Crew
off normal lighting in selected par. 4.6 ships
5.2 Low-location locations.
lighting systems
Test the luminance in accordance MSC.1/Circ.1432,
with the procedures in resolution par. 9.5 Passenger 5-yearly SER
A.752(18). Res.A.752(18) ships

According
National to national
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pharmaceutical pharmaceutical DNV GL

Replacement of oxygen. All Maker
regulations, if regulations or Recommendation
applicable maker’s expiry
date

5.3 Medical oxygen As per maker’s

instructions Scope of inspection as
and/or specified by the flag
Hydrostatic test and internal Flag state, if international administration and/or
All SER
inspection of cylinders. applicable standards recognized international
(e.g. ISO, EN) standards (e.g. ISO, EN)
and/or flag’s are to be observed.
requirements