Introduction to Foreign Freight Vessels
What steps should be taken to prepare for an FFE examination?
(1) Create a MISLE activity (2) Create an activity folder (3) Review the Notice of Arrival (NOA) (4) Review previous MISLE activities (5) Review exam history in EQUASIS
What certificates and documents are specific to FFVs?
(1) Document of Authorization (2) Document for Compliance for Dangerous Goods (3) Crew Training Documents for Dangerous Goods (4) Loading Manual and Certificate (5) Cargo Securing Manual (6) National Cargo Bureau Certificate (7) Grain Loading Booklet (8) Document of Compliance for the Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargo (9) Bulk Carrier Booklet (10) Enhanced Survey Program Documents
What information should be inspected on the Document of Authorization?
(1) Ship-specific and the Administration has approved it (2) In the official language of the Administration (3) Incorporated into the Grain Loading Booklet
What is the Code of Safety for Caribbean Cargo Ships (CCSS)?
Cargo ships of more than 24 meters in length but less than 500 GT, engaged on voyages in the Caribbean Trading Area are subject to the CCSS. The Code does not apply to military and government ships not used for commercial purposes, cargo ships of less than 24m, pleasure craft not engaged in trade or commercial charter, and fishing vessels. SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 19: Carriage of Dangerous Goods is applicable to these ships.
What is covered in NVIC 04-05?
NVIC 04-05 contains guidance for Marine Inspectors and Port State Control Officers for enforcement of and compliance with Chapter IX of 74 SOLAS, which is the management for the safe operation of ships.
You discovered a vessel's loading computer was not certified by the vessel's new Classification Society. Which of the following choices is the best course of action?
40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
What is a Document of Authorization (DOA)?
A certificate authorizing the carriage of grain in bulk
What parts of MARPOL Annex III cover FFVs?
Annex III Chapter 1 contains general requirements for the issuing of detailed standards on packing, marking, labeling, documentation, stowage, quantity, limitations, and exceptions. These regulations were developed in order to identify marine pollutants so that they could be packed and stowed on board in such a way as to minimize accidental pollution as well as to aid recovery by using clear marks to distinguish them from other, less harmful, cargoes. This Annex applies to all ships carrying harmful substances in packaged form. For the purposes of this Annex, "harmful substances" are those substances which are identified as marine pollutants in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, or which meet the criteria in the appendix of Annex III.
What should the team makeup and size consist of?
At least two members, one PSCE and one PSCO with a FFVE qualification. The team should consist of no more than five members, unless discussed with the vessel master prior to the exam. COMDTINST 16000.73
What are the types of cargo vessels?
Bulk carriers, container ships, heavy lift vessels, general cargo, roll-on/roll-off, and non-standard cargo ships
What is covered in the Marine Safety Manual?
COMDTINST 16000.73, Marine Safety: Port State Control, Chapter D Establishes marine safety policies and guidance for use by industry, mariners, the general public, and the Coast Guard, as well as other federal and state regulators, in applying statutory and regulatory requirements.
What reference covers the procedures for a FFV screening?
CVC-PR-018 (Targeting of Foreign Vessels for Port State Control Examination) covers the targeting procedures for screening an FFV. In addition to US regulations under Titles 33 and 46, foreign vessels are also subject to the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) (49 USC 1802 et seq.) when in US waters.
Which of the following conditions would indicate a lack of effective implementation of the ship's safety management system (SMS)?
Chief Officer was unfamiliar with ship's ballast water exchange procedures, ballast water exchange resulted in structural failure to the ship.
How does MARPOL Annex III apply to FFVs?
Contains general requirements for the issuing of detailed standards on packing, marking, labelling, documentation, stowage, quantity limitations, exceptions, and notifications. It contains regulations for prevention of pollution by harmful substances carried at sea in packaged form, and deals with substances which are hazardous in nature and carried in packaged cargo. The identification of this material is provided in the IMDG Code.
What parts of SOLAS Chapter VII Part A-1 covers FFVs?
Covers the carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk. Regulation 7-2 states "Each ship carrying dangerous goods in solid form in bulk shall have a special list or manifest setting forth the dangerous goods on board and the location thereof". Regulation 7-3 states "Dangerous goods in solid form in bulk shall be loaded and stowed safely and appropriately IAW the nature of the goods. Incompatible goods shall be segregated from one another". Regulation 7-5 states "The carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk shall be in compliance with the relevant provisions of the IMSBC Code, as defined in regulation VI/1-1.1".
What parts of SOLAS Chapter VII Part A covers FFVs?
Covers the carriage of goods in packaged form. Regulation 3 states "The carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form shall be in compliance with the relevant provisions of the IMDG Code". Regulation 4 contains requirements about documents relating to dangerous goods. Each ship carrying dangerous goods in packaged form must have a special list, manifest, or stowage plan, IAW the provisions of the IMDG Code. Regulation 5 contains regulations about the Cargo Securing Manual. Cargo, cargo units, and transport units, shall be loaded, stowed, and secured throughout the voyage IAW the Cargo Securing Manual approved by the Administration. The Cargo Securing Manual will be set to a standard at least equivalent to the guidelines developed by the Organization.
What is a bulk carrier?
Designed to carry bulk cargo, such as grain, coal, and rock. Bulk carriers are perceived to have more risk than other vessel types because a bulk freighter that comes into port ballasted has substantially more freeboard. This results in higher risk for personnel transfer. Bulk carriers are the following types: Double-bottom, single- hull Double-hull Dry bulk Break bulk
What is a general cargo ship?
Designed to carry packaged goods. These vessels are equipped with on-deck cranes and other mechanisms for loading and unloading goods.
What is covered in the Foreign Freight Examiner TTP and Job Aid?
Foreign Freight Vessel Examiner: CGTTP 3-72.8 Used to verify that foreign-flagged vessels operating in US waters comply with applicable international conventions as well as US laws and regulations. The FFVE job aid is intended to be used by FFVEs during the examination of foreign-flagged freight vessels and contains an extensive list of possible examination items.
What is covered in IMO MSC/Circular 1117, June 2004?
Guidance for Checking the Structure of Bulk Carriers This guidance provides guidance on examining a vessel to the extent necessary to determine whether it is in substantial compliance with applicable international conventions.
What chapters of the STCW cover FFVs?
II/2: Specification of minimum standard of competence for Masters and Chief Mates on ships of 500 GT or more. This section also lists specific competence requirements for cargo handling, stowage, and the carriage of dangerous goods (including IMDG and IMSBC Code). II/3: Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of a navigational watch and for Masters on ships of less than 500 GT engaged on near-coastal voyages. II/5: Specification of minimum standards of competence of ratings as able seafarer deck. This section also contains basic knowledge of and precautions to observe in connection with particular types of cargo.
What is wrong with the following cite (convention) for a deficiency; 74 SOLAS (20) II-2?
It does not include the specific regulation
What is important in 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, and 176?
It includes requirements on the carriage, handling, training, and stowage of hazardous materials.
What parts of 49 CFR Subchapter C cover FFVs?
Part 171: General requirements, definitions, and the authorization to use IMDG in the US and outlines additional requirements in order to ship cargo through IMDG in the US. Part 172: Covers action-related requirements. Lists and classifies those materials which the Department has designated as hazardous materials for purposes of transportation, and contains requirements for shipping papers, package marking, and labeling shipments. Part 176: Covers vessel-specific requirements. Contains requirements with respect to the transportation of hazardous materials by vessel, such as unacceptable hazardous materials shipments. Also requires the carrier or agents to prepare a Dangerous Cargo Manifest and keep it readily available near the vessel's bridge.
What parts of SOLAS Chapter VI covers FFVs?
Part A Regulation 1-2 contains requirements for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes other than grain. The carriage of solid bulk cargoes other than grain shall be in compliance with the relevant provisions of the IMSBC Code. Part B contains special provisions for solid bulk cargoes, including acceptability for shipment, loading, and unloading solid bulk cargoes. Regulation 7 requires there to be a plan for loading, unloading, and for suspending operation if the loading and unloading puts excessive stress on the ship's structure. Part C Regulation 9 contains requirements for cargo ships carrying grain. It is the parent cite for the International Grain Code, and requires a Document of Authorization, or approval of the Administration or Contracting Government at the port of loading.
What are the Parts of the Grain Code?
Part A: Contains the specific requirements vessels have to comply with in order to carry grain in bulk. These are related to the documentation, stability information, the loading of cargo, and its proper securing for the safe carriage of the type of cargo. Part B: Contains the general assumptions adopted by the Code for computing adverse moments after a grain shift. Since the shifting of grain can result from various dynamic factors that are difficult to anticipate, the Code helps the vessel crew and the Administration calculate the minimum level of acceptable stability.
What is a container ship?
Primarily used for non-bulk cargo in truck size intermodal (multiple modes) containers. Containers are arranged in a stowage numbering system using bay, row, and tier. Bay or Length: Odd-numbered are 20', even-numbered are 40' Row or Width: Middle row is designated as 00. Odd-numbers to starboard, even-numbers to port. Tier or Height: Numbers are all even with 02 at bottom level and progressing up.
What must a vessel carrying grain in bulk prove if they do not have a Document of Authorization?
Proof of compliance IAW the Grain Code
What regulations of the ICLL apply to FFVs?
Regulation 14: Cargo and other hatchways Regulation 21: Cargo ports and other similar openings Regulation 27: Types of ships. FFVs will be classified as a Type "B" ship as they do not only carry liquid cargoes in bulk.
What parts of SOLAS Chapter II-2 covers FFVs?
Regulation 19.4 states that vessels carrying solid dangerous goods in bulk must have a Document of Compliance (DOC). Regulation 19.3.10 gives guidance on the separation of closed and open RoRo spaces. Regulation 20 has special requirements for RoRos, where ventilation and transfer of hazards between holds is a greater concern. The purpose of this regulation is to provide additional safety measures in order to address the fire safety for ships fitted with vehicle, special category, and RoRo spaces. Therefore, the following functional requirements must be met: (1) Fire protection systems will be provided to adequately protect the ship from the fire hazards associated with vehicle, special category, and RoRo spaces. (2) Ignition sources will be separated from vehicle, special category, and RoRo spaces. (3) Vehicle, special category, and RoRo spaces will be adequately ventilated. Regulation 20 contains requirements for vehicle carriers carrying motor vehicles with compressed hydrogen or natural gas in their tanks for their own propulsion as cargo.
What parts of SOLAS Chapter III, Part B covers FFVs?
Regulation 31 requires cargo ships to carry one or more totally enclosed lifeboats on each side of the ship that will accommodate the total number of persons on board. Regulation 32 requires that on cargo ships each lifejacket shall be fitted with a lifejacket light. It also requires immersion suits for every person onboard the ship, subject to the route and Administration. Regulation 33 requires that cargo ship survival craft embarkation arrangements will be designed so that lifeboats can be boarded and launched directly from the stowed position, and davit-launched life rafts can be boarded and launched from a position immediately adjacent to the stowed position.
What regulations regulate the carriage, stowage, and securing of cargoes in bulk, excluding liquids and gases, and the carriage of dangerous goods in solid form in bulk?
SOLAS Chapter VI and its Codes, including the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code and the International Grain Code
What parts of SOLAS Chapter XII covers FFVs?
SOLAS Chapter XII contains requirements for safety measures for bulk carriers. Regulation 3 implements the Enhanced Program of Inspections (ESP Code) for bulk carriers constructed before 1 July 1999. This Code is also mandatory for bulk carriers constructed on or after that date, per regulation XI-1/2. Regulation 11 states, "Bulk carriers of 150m in length and upwards shall be fitted with a loading instrument capable of providing information on hull girder shear forces and bending moments, taking into account the recommendation adopted by the Organization. Regulation 12 states bulk carriers shall be fitted with water level detectors: (1) In each cargo hold, which gives audible and visual alarms, one when the water level above the inner bottom in any hold reaches a height of .5m and another at a heigh of not less than 15% of the depth of the cargo hold, but not more than 2 meters. (2) In any dry or void space other than a chain cable locker, any part of which extends forward of the foremost cargo hold, giving an audible and visual alarm at a water level of .1m above the deck. (3) The audible and visual alarms shall be located on the navigation bridge.
What provides the implementation schedule for reference for bulk carriers under the ESP Code?
SOLAS Chapter XII, Regulation 3 Part A: Code on the enhanced program of inspection during surveys of bulk carriers have single-side skin construction. Part B: Code on the enhanced program of inspection during surveys of bulk carriers having double-side skin construction.
What parts of SOLAS Chapter VII covers FFVs?
SOLAS VII Parts A and A-1 contain requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods, including the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
What are some non-standard types of cargo ships?
Self-unloading systems (which use conveyer belts to discharge bulk cargo), recreationally used foreign yachts, towing vessels, and seismograph vessels
What is a Heavy Lift vessel?
Specialized ships capable of transporting non-standardized heavy cargo, which is not stored in containers, such as heavy machinery, lumper, or scrap iron. The types are: Project cargo Open deck cargo Dock ships Semi-submersible ships
Who makes the decision to impose operational controls on a FFV?
The Captain of the Port (COTP), except in cases of immediate danger. The MI should be prepared to make appropriate recommendations to the COTP regarding the actions to be taken on deficiencies. If the deficiencies make the vessel unsafe to proceed to sea or presents an unreasonable risk to the environment, the COTP should detain the vessel under the provisions of the appropriate international convention. Vessels that do not meet the above criteria should be handled by requiring corrective measures to be accomplished within a specific time frame or prior to returning to the US.
What is a Document of Compliance (DOC)?
The Document of Compliance for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods demonstrates the ship's construction and systems meet the safety requirements of dangerous goods, which include: (1) The DOC for Dangerous Goods is required in order to carry solid dangerous goods in bulk except cargo classes 6.2 and 7. (2) Ships carrying dangerous goods must have a DOC, regardless of year they were constructed. (3) If the ship capable of carrying dangerous goods in any of its cargo spaces or within freight containers and portable tanks, RoRo ships, and RoRo spaces intended for the carriage of dangerous goods, and ships and cargo spaces intended for the carriage for dangerous goods other than liquids and gases in bulk in shipborne barges, shall carry a DOC. If a vessel requires a DOC due to the cargo carried, verify the DOC is onboard and valid.
What is the Grain Loading Booklet?
The Grain Loading Booklet is an important resource. When examining a vessel that is intending to load grain in bulk, verify that it has an approved Grain Loading Booklet. If the booklet is not in English or French, then a translation into one of these languages is required.
What are IMSBC Code Groups?
The IMSBC Code applies to all ships subject to SOLAS and to cargo ships less than 500 GT. Solid bulk cargo is categorized into three groups under the IMSBC Code: Group A: Cargo that might liquefy Group B: Cargo that possess chemical hazards Group C: Non-hazardous cargo, or cargo that does not meet either Group A or B
What is the ESP Code?
The International Code on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys or Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (ESP) establishes a survey standard for the regular and safe survey of the cargo and ballast areas of oil tankers and bulk carriers. Bulk carriers will be subject to an enhanced program of inspections IAW the ESP Code. Under SOLAS XII, the ESP Codes requires bulk carriers to follow an implementation schedule according to the year the ship was constructed.
What regulations regulate the carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form?
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
What references cover cargo specific hazards?
The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo (IMSBC) Code and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
What is the National Cargo Bureau (NCB)?
The NCB assists the USCG with carrying out the requirements of SOLAS regulations. It is important to determine if the NCB intends to board the vessel during the port call. Thier inspection is independent of a FFV examination. NCB activities are limited to cargo requirements and do not address the non-cargo vessel requirements. When the NCB is on the vessel, PSCOs should concentrate on those areas not addressed by the NCB, with reliance on the NCB report to determine the vessel's compliance with applicable cargo requirements.
What is a Roll-On/Roll-Off (RoRo) ship?
Used to transport vehicles
What hazards are specific to grain carriage?
Vessel Stability: The most serious hazard associated with carriage of grain. Grain loaded into the cargo hold usually takes a conical shape. The maximum slope angle of free-flowing material is called the angle of repose. If cargo is not leveled or trimmed before going out to sea, then it could shift and change the center of gravity of the vessel. Spontaneous Combustion: Dust concentration from the grain can create an explosive atmosphere. Entrapment and Engulfment: Shifting grain provides and engulfment hazard in the cargo hold where personnel can suffocate or be crushed by the weight of grain. Health Risks: Dust particles in the atmosphere during cargo operations can cause health problems days after conducting an exam.
What is the Angle of Repose?
When grain is loaded into the cargo hold, it generally takes a conical shape. The maximum slope angle of the free-flowing grain is called the angle of repose.
