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Council Directive 96/98/EC of 20 December 1996 on marine equipment (repealed)
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IMO MSC/Circular 980 should apply except when superseded by the specific instruments referred to in Column 4.
No. | Item designation | Regulation SOLAS 74, as amended, where ‘type approval’ is required | Regulations of SOLAS 74, as amended, and the relevant resolutions and circulars of the IMO, as applicable | Testing standards | Modules for conformity assessment |
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A.2/1.1 | Radar reflector for liferafts |
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A.2/1.2 | Immersion suit materials | Deliberately left blank | |||
A.2/1.3 | Float-free launching appliances for survival craft |
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A.2/1.4 | Embarkation ladders | Moved to A.1/1.29 | |||
A.2/1.5 | Public address & general emergency alarm system (when used as fire alarm device item A.1/3.53 shall apply) |
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No. | Item designation | Regulation MARPOL 73/78, as amended, where ‘type approval’ is required | Regulations of MARPOL 73/78, as amended, and the relevant resolutions and circulars of the IMO, applicable | Testing standards | Modules for conformity assessment |
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A.2/2.1 | NOx analyser of Chemilunescent detector (CLD) or heated cheminulescent detector type (HCLD) type for use in on board direct measurement | Moved to A.1/2.8 | |||
A.2/2.2 | On board exhaust gas cleaning systems | Moved to A.1/2.10 | |||
A.2/2.3 | Equipment using other equivalent methods to reduce on board NOx emissions |
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A.2/2.4 | Equipment using other technological methods to limit SOx emissions |
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A.2/2.5 (new item) | On board NOx analysers using a measurement method other than the Direct Measurement and Monitoring Method of the NOx Technical Code 2008 |
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No. | Item designation | Regulation SOLAS 74, as amended, where ‘type approval’ is required | Regulations of SOLAS 74, as amended, and the relevant resolutions and circulars of the IMO, as applicable | Testing standards | Modules for conformity assessment |
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A.2/3.1 | Non-portable and transportable extinguishers | Moved to A.1/3.52 | |||
A.2/3.2 | Nozzles for fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing systems for special category spaces, ro-ro cargo spaces, ro-ro spaces and vehicle spaces | Moved to A.1/3.49 | |||
A.2/3.3 | Cold-weather starting of generator sets (starting devices) | Moved to A.2/8.1 | |||
A.2/3.4 | Dual purpose type nozzles (spray/jet type) | Moved to A.1/3.55 | |||
A.2/3.5 | Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems components for control stations, service spaces, accommodation spaces, machinery spaces and unattended machinery spaces | Moved to A.1/3.51 | |||
A.2/3.6 | Smoke detectors | Moved to A.1/3.51 | |||
A.2/3.7 | Heat detectors | Moved to A.1/3.51 | |||
A.2/3.8 | Electric safety lamp |
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A.2/3.9 | Protective clothing resistant to chemical attack |
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A.2/3.10 | Low-location lighting systems | Moved to A.1/3.40 | |||
A.2/3.11 | Nozzles for fixed pressure water spraying fire extinguishing systems for machinery spaces | Moved to A.1/3.10 | |||
A.2/3.12 | Equivalent fixed gas fire extinguishing systems for machinery spaces and cargo pump rooms | Moved to A.1/3.45 | |||
A.2/3.13 | Compressed airline breathing apparatus (High Speed Craft) | Item deleted | |||
A.2/3.14 | Fire hoses (reel type) | Moved to A.1/3.56 | |||
A.2/3.15 | Sample extraction smoke detection systems components | Moved to A.1/3.63 | |||
A.2/3.16 | Flame detectors | Moved to A.1/3.51 | |||
A.2/3.17 | Manual call points | Moved to A.1/3.51 | |||
A.2/3.18 | Alarm devices | Moved to A.1/3.53 | |||
A.2/3.19 | Fixed water based local application fire fighting systems components for use in category ‘ A ’ machinery spaces. | Moved to A.1/3.48 | |||
A.2/3.20 | Upholstered furniture | Moved to A.1/3.20 | |||
A.2/3.21 | Paint lockers and flammable liquid lockers fire extinguishing systems components |
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A.2/3.22 | Galley Exhaust Duct Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems components |
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A.2/3.23 | Helicopter Deck Fire Extinguishing Systems components | Moved to A.1/3.67 | |||
A.2/3.24 | Portable Foam Applicator Units |
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A.2/3.25 | C class Divisions | Moved to A.1/3.64 | |||
A.2/3.26 | Gaseous Fuel Systems Used for Domestic Purposes (components) |
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A.2/3.27 | Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing Systems (CO 2 ) components. |
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Non-electrical automatic control and delay devices:
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Manual triggering and stop devices:
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Container valve assemblies and their actuators:
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High and low pressure selector valves and their actuators:
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Non-electrical disable devices:
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Nozzles for CO 2 systems:
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Connectors:
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Pressure gauges and pressure switches:
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Mechanical weighing devices:
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Check valves and non-return valves:
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Odorizing devices for CO 2 low pressure systems:
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A.2/3.28 | Medium Expansion Foam Fire Extinguishing Systems components — Fixed Deck Foam for Tankers | Moved to A.1/3.57 | |||
A.2/3.29 | Fixed Low Expansion Foam Fire Extinguishing Systems components for Machinery Spaces and Tanker Deck Protection. | Moved to A.1/3.58 | |||
A.2/3.30 | Expansion Foam for Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems for Chemical Tankers | Moved to A.1/3.59 | |||
A.2/3.31 | Water Spraying Hand Operated System |
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A.2/3.32 | Dry chemical powder extinguishing systems | Moved to A.1/3.62 | |||
A.2/3.33 New item | Fire hoses with diameter > 52 mm |
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Notes applicable to section 4: Navigation equipment
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References to SOLAS Chapter V are to SOLAS 1974 as amended by MSC 73 and entering into force on 1 July 2002 .
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IEC 61162 series refer to the following reference standards for Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems — Digital interfaces:
IEC 61162-1 ed4.0 (2010-11) - Part 1: Single talker and multiple listeners
IEC 61162-2 ed1.0 (1998-09) - Part 2: Single talker and multiple listeners, high-speed transmission
IEC 61162-3 ed1.1 Consol. with am1 (2010-11) - Part 3: Serial data instrument network
IEC 61162-3 ed1.0 (2008-05) - Part 3: Serial data instrument network
IEC 61162-3-am1 ed1.0 (2010-06) Amendment 1 — Part 3: Serial data instrument network
IEC 61162-450 ed1.0 (2011-06) - Part 450: Multiple talkers and multiple listeners — Ethernet interconnection
EN 61162 series refer to the following reference standards for Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems — Digital interfaces:
EN 61162-1 (2011) - Part 1: Single talker and multiple listeners
EN 61162-2 (1998) - Part 2: Single talker and multiple listeners, high-speed transmission
EN 61162-3 (2008) - Part 3: Serial data instrument network
EN 61162-3-am1 (2010) Amendment 1 — Part 3: Serial data instrument network
EN 61162-450 (2011) - Part 450: Multiple talkers and multiple listeners — Ethernet interconnection
No. | Item designation | Regulation SOLAS 74, as amended, where ‘type approval’ is required | Regulations of SOLAS 74, as amended, and the relevant resolutions and circulars of the IMO, as applicable | Testing standards | Modules for conformity assessment |
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A.2/4.1 | Gyro compass for high speed craft | Moved to A.1/4.31 | |||
A.2/4.2 | Heading control system for high speed craft (formerly auto-pilot) | Moved to A.1/4.40 | |||
A.2/4.3 | Transmitting heading device THD (GNSS method) | Moved to A.1/4.41 | |||
A.2/4.4 | Daylight signalling lamp | Moved to A.1/4.52 | |||
A.2/4.5 | Searchlight for high speed craft | Moved to A.1/4.42 | |||
A.2/4.6 | Night vision equipment for high speed craft | Moved to A.1/4.43 | |||
A.2/4.7 | Track control system | Moved to A.1/4.33 | |||
A.2/4.8 | Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). | Moved to A.1/4.30 | |||
A.2/4.9 | Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) backup | Moved to A.1/4.30 | |||
A.2/4.10 | Raster Chart Display System (RCDS) | Moved to A.1/4.30 | |||
A.2/4.11 | Combined GPS/GLONASS equipment |
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A.2/4.12 | DGPS, DGLONASS equipment | Moved to A.1/4.44, A.1/4.50 and A.1/4.51 | |||
A.2/4.13 | Gyro compass for high speed craft | Moved to A.1/4.31 | |||
A.2/4.14 | Voyage data recorder (VDR) | Moved to A.1/4.29 | |||
A.2/4.15 | Integrated navigation system | Moved to A.1/4.59 | |||
A.2/4.16 | Bridge equipment system | Deliberately left blank | |||
A.2/4.17 | Radar target enhancer | Moved to A.1/4.53 | |||
A.2/4.18 | Sound reception system | Moved to A.1/4.58 | |||
A.2/4.19 | Magnetic compass for high speed craft |
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A.2/4.20 | Track control system for
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A.2/4.21 | Chart facilities for shipborne radar | Moved to A.1/4.45 | |||
A.2/4.22 | Transmitting heading device THD (Gyroscopic method) | Moved to A.1/4.46 | |||
A.2/4.23 | Transmitting heading device THD (Magnetic method) | Moved to A.1/4.2 | |||
A.2/4.24 | Thrust indicator |
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A.2/4.25 | Lateral thrust, pitch and mode indicators |
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A.2/4.26 | Rate-of-turn indicator | Moved to A.1/4.9 | |||
A.2/4.27 | Rudder angle indicator | Moved to A.1/4.20 | |||
A.2/4.28 | Propeller revolution indicator | Moved to A.1/4.21 | |||
A.2/4.29 | Pitch indicator | Moved to A.1/4.22 | |||
A.2/4.30 | Bridge equipment system |
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A.2/4.31 | Bearing Device | Moved to A.1/4.54 | |||
A.2/4.32 | Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) | Moved to A.1/4.57 | |||
A.2/4.33 | Track control system (working at ship’s speed from 30 knots and above) | Deliberately left blank | |||
A.2/4.34 | Equipment with Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) capability |
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A.2/4.35 | Galileo Receiver | Moved to A.1/4.56 | |||
A.2/4.36 | AIS SART equipment | Moved to A.1/4.55 |
Notes applicable to section 5: Radiocommunication equipment.
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IEC 61162 series refer to the following reference standards for Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems — Digital interfaces:
IEC 61162-1 ed4.0 (2010-11) - Part 1: Single talker and multiple listeners
IEC 61162-2 ed1.0 (1998-09) - Part 2: Single talker and multiple listeners, high-speed transmission
IEC 61162-3 ed1.1 Consol. with am1 (2010-11) - Part 3: Serial data instrument network
IEC 61162-3 ed1.0 (2008-05) - Part 3: Serial data instrument network
IEC 61162-3-am1 ed1.0 (2010-06) Amendment 1 — Part 3: Serial data instrument network
IEC 61162-450 ed1.0 (2011-06) - Part 450: Multiple talkers and multiple listeners — Ethernet interconnection
EN 61162 series refer to the following reference standards for Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems — Digital interfaces:
EN 61162-1 (2011) - Part 1: Single talker and multiple listeners
EN 61162-2 (1998) - Part 2: Single talker and multiple listeners, high-speed transmission
EN 61162-3 (2008) - Part 3: Serial data instrument network
EN 61162-3-am1 (2010) Amendment 1 — Part 3: Serial data instrument network
EN 61162-450 (2011) - Part 450: Multiple talkers and multiple listeners — Ethernet interconnection
No. | Item designation | Regulation SOLAS 74, as amended, where ‘type approval’ is required | Regulations of SOLAS 74, as amended, and the relevant resolutions and circulars of the IMO, as applicable | Testing standards | Modules for conformity assessment |
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A.2/5.1 | VHF EPIRB |
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A.2/5.2 | Radio reserve source of energy |
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A.2/5.3 | Inmarsat-F SES | Moved to A.1/5.19. | |||
A.2/5.4 | Distress panel |
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A.2/5.5 | Distress alarm or alert panel |
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A.2/5.6 | L- band EPIRB (INMARSAT) | Deliberately left blank | |||
A.2/5.7 | Ship security alert system |
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A.2/5.8 Ex A.1/5.16 | Aeronautical two way VHF radio telephone apparatus |
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Or,
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No. | Item designation | Regulation COLREG 72 where ‘type approval’ is required | Regulations of COLREG and the relevant resolutions and circulars of the IMO, as applicable | Testing standards | Modules for conformity assessment |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
A.2/6.1 | Navigation lights | Moved to A.1/6.1. | |||
A.2/6.2 | Sound signal appliances |
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No. | Item designation | Regulation SOLAS 74, as amended, where ‘type approval’ is required | Regulations of SOLAS 74, as amended, and the relevant resolutions and circulars of the IMO, as applicable | Testing standards | Modules for conformity assessment |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
A.2/7.1 | Loading instrument |
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A.2/7.2 | Water level detectors on bulk carriers | Item deleted |
No. | Item designation | Regulation SOLAS 74, as amended, where ‘type approval’ is required | Regulations of SOLAS 74, as amended, and the relevant resolutions and circulars of the IMO, as applicable | Testing standards | Modules for conformity assessment |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
A.2/8.1 | Cold-weather starting of generator sets (starting devices) |
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