Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilDangos y teitl llawn

[F1 13 Abandon ship training and drills (R 19 + R 30) U.K.

NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS: U.K.

.1 Every crew member with assigned emergency duties shall be familiar with these duties before the voyage begins. U.K.

.2 An abandon ship drill and fire drill shall take place weekly. U.K.

Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month. The drills of the crew shall take place before departure of the ship if more than 25 % of the crew have not participated in abandon ship and fire drills on board that particular ship in the previous month. When a ship enters into service for the first time, after modification of a major character or when a new crew is engaged, the above mentioned drills shall be held before sailing.

.3 Each abandon ship drill shall include the actions required in SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.3.1, having regard to the guidelines in IMO MSC.1/Circ.1206 ‘ Measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats ’ . U.K.

.4 Lifeboats and rescue boats shall be lowered at successive drills in accordance with the provision of SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.3.2, 3.3.3, and 3.3.6. U.K.

If lifeboat and rescue boat launching drills are carried out with the ship making headway, such drills shall, because of the dangers involved, be practised in sheltered waters only and under the supervision of an officer experienced in such drills, having regard to the guidelines in IMO Resolution A.624(15) ‘ Guidelines on training for the purpose of launching lifeboats and rescue boats from ships making headway throw the water ’ , and the guidelines in IMO Resolution A.771(18) ‘ Recommendations on training requirements for crews on fast rescue boats ’ .

The Administration of the flag State may allow ships not to launch the lifeboats on one side if their berthing arrangements in port and their trading patterns do not permit launching of lifeboats on that side. However, all such lifeboats shall be lowered at least once every 3 months and launched at least annually.

.5 If a ship is fitted with marine evacuation systems drills shall include the actions required in SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.3.8. U.K.

.6 Emergency lighting for assembling and abandonment shall be tested at each abandon ship drill. U.K.

.7 Fire drills shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of SOLAS Regulation III/19.3.4. U.K.

.8 On-board training and instructions shall be given to crew members in accordance with the provisions of SOLAS Regulation III/19.4. U.K.

[F2 .9 Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue responsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space entry and rescue drill to be held on board of the ship with an interval to be established by the Administration, but not less than once a year: U.K.

.1 Enclosed space entry and rescue drills U.K.

.1 Enclosed space entry and rescue drills should be planned and conducted in a safe manner, taking into account, as appropriate, the guidance provided in the recommendations developed by the IMO (1) . U.K.

.2 Each enclosed space entry and rescue drill shall include: U.K.

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checking and use of personal protective equipment required for entry;

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checking and use of communication equipment and procedures;

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checking and use of instruments for measuring the atmosphere in enclosed spaces;

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checking and use of rescue equipment and procedures; and

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instructions in first aid and resuscitation techniques.] ]

Textual Amendments

F2 Inserted by Commission Directive (EU) 2016/844 of 27 May 2016 amending Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (Text with EEA relevance).

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Directive 2010/36/EU of 1 June 2010 amending Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (Text with EEA relevance).

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[F1 [F2 Refer to the Revised Recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships, adopted by the IMO by resolution A.1050(27).] ]

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Directive 2010/36/EU of 1 June 2010 amending Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (Text with EEA relevance).

F2 Inserted by Commission Directive (EU) 2016/844 of 27 May 2016 amending Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (Text with EEA relevance).