Circulars : 2000
Periodic servicing of
launching appliances and on-load release gear" Regulation 20.11 of Chapter III of
SOLAS 1974 as amended
Circular No. 4/2000
TEN 1/5
TEN 32/4/7
ΤΕΝ 10
ΤΕΝ 32/6/13
ΤΕΝ 42
25 February, 2000
To all Owners, Managers and Representatives of Ships under
the Cyprus Flag Authorised Classification Societies Inspectors of Cyprus Ships
With reference to the above subject please note the
following clarifications and instructions which will apply henceforth to Cyprus ships:
- The tests and examinations and overhauling required by
paragraphs 11.1.2, 11.1.3 and 11.2.3 of Chapter III of the SOLAS 1974 Convention as
amended, shall be carried during the special survey of a particular vessel.
- If the next special survey of a vessel is due after the 1st
of July 2003, the above mentioned tests, examination and overhauling shall be carried out
during the next drydocking or during an annual or renewal safety equipment survey, or
during the renewal survey of Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, but not later than the 1st
of July 2003.
- The dynamic test required by paragraph 6.1.2.5.2 of the
International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code) is not applicable for the winch brakes
of launching appliances of ships constructed before the 1st of July 1986 which
do not comply with the requirements of Regulation 48 of Chapter III of the SOLAS 1974
convention as amended by the 1983 amendments (SOLAS 74/83).
- The test required by regulation 20.11.2.3 of Chapter III of
the Convention is not applicable for the lifeboats of ships constructed before the 1st
of July 1986, which do not comply with the requirements of Regulation 41.7.6.2.2 of
Chapter III of SOLAS 74/83.
S. S. Serghiou
Director
cc:
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Works
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Maritime Offices of the Department of Merchant Shipping abroad
Diplomatic and Consular Missions of the Republic
Honorary Consular Officers of the Republic
Cyprus Shipping Council
Cyprus Shipping Association (Sea Rovers) Ltd
Union of Cypriot Shipowners
Cyprus Bar Association
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