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Emergency Switchboard
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Emergency Switchboard
Switchgear and controlgear assembly which is normally supplied by the main switchboard but, in the event of failure of the main electrical power supply system, is directly supplied by the emergency source of electrical power or the transitional source of emergency power and is intended to distribute and control electrical energy to the emergency services for all electrical consumers essential for the safety of the crew and the unit under emergency conditions. Source: IEC 61892-6, Mobile and fixed offshore units – Electrical installations – Part 6: Installation. Global StandardsEmergency Switchboard
Emergency switchboard is a switchboard which, in the event of failure of the main system of electrical power supply, is directly supplied by the emergency source of electrical power and/or the transitional source of emergency power and is intended to distribute electrical energy to the emergency services. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsEmergency Switchboard
Emergency switchboard is a switchboard which in the event of failure of the main electrical power supply system is directly supplied by the emergency source of electrical power or the transitional source of emergency power and is intended to distribute electrical energy to the emergency services. <Chapter II-1, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.216(82), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 8 December 2006, International Maritime Organization. LegislationEmergency Source of Electrical Power
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Emergency Source of Electrical Power
Emergency source of electrical power is a source of electrical power intended to supply the necessary services in the event of failure of the main source of electrical power. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsEmergency Source of Electrical Power
Emergency source of electrical power is a source of electrical power, intended to supply the emergency switchboard in the event of a failure of the supply from the main source of electrical power. <Chapter II-1, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.216(82), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 8 December 2006, International Maritime Organization. LegislationControl Stations
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Control Stations
Control stations are those spaces in which the unit’s radio or main navigating equipment or the emergency source of power is located or where the fire recording or fire control equipment or the dynamic positioning control system is centralized or where a fire-extinguishing system serving various locations is situated. In the case of column stabilized units a centralized ballast control station is a “control station”. However, for purposes of the application of chapter 9, the space where the emergency source of power is located is not considered as being a control station. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsControl Station
place on the installation from which personnel can monitor the status of the installation, initiate appropriate shutdown actions and undertake emergency communication. Source: ISO 15544:2000, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Offshore production installations – Requirements and guidelines for emergency. Global StandardsControl Station
Control stations are those spaces in which ship’s radio or main navigating equipment or the emergency source of power is located or where the fire-recording or fire-control equipment is centralized. This does not include special fire-control equipment which can be most practically located in the cargo area. Source: Resolution MEPC.119(52), 2004 amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), 15 October 2004, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory guidanceControl Stations
Control stations are those spaces in which the ship’s radio or main navigating equipment or the emergency source of power is located or where the fire recording or fire control equipment is centralized. Spaces where the fire recording or fire control equipment is centralized are also considered to be a fire control station. <Chapter II-2, part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.99(73), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. LegislationControl Stations
Control stations are those spaces in which the ship's radio or main navigating equipment or the emergency source of power is located or where the fire recording or fire control equipment is centralized. <Chapter II-1, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.216(82), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 8 December 2006, International Maritime Organization. LegislationControl Stations
Control stations are those spaces in which the unit’s radio or main navigating equipment or the emergency source of power is located or where the fire recording or fire control equipment or the dynamic positioning control system is centralised or where a fire-extinguishing system serving various locations is situated. In the case of column-stabilised units, a centralised ballast control station is a ‘control station’. However, for purposes of the application of Chapter 3, the space where the emergency source of power is located is not considered as being a control station. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 5, Main and Auxiliary Machinery, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global StandardsContinuous “B” Class Ceilings or Linings
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Continuous “B” Class Ceilings or Linings
Continuous “B” class ceilings or linings are those “B” class ceilings or linings which terminate only at an “A” or “B” class division. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 7, Safety Systems, Hazardous Areas and Fire, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global StandardsContinuous "B" Class Ceilings or Linings
Continuous "B" class ceilings or linings are those "B" class ceilings or linings which terminate at an "A" or "B" class division. <Chapter II-2, part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.99(73), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. LegislationCertificate
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Certificate
document that assures the conformity of a product, process, system, person, or organization with specified requirements. Source: IEC 60079-19:2015, Explosive atmospheres – Part 19: Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation, Edition 3.1, March 2015. Global StandardsCertificate
“Certificate “ means the International Ballast Water Management Certificate. Source: International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004, LegislationCertificate
Document issued by a certification body for persons operating in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024, indicating that the named person has demonstrated the competence required by the certification scheme. [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17024:2012, 3.5, modified] Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global StandardsCertificate
Certificate means Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Safety Certificate. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsCertificate
“Certificate” means a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued under Part III or III.1 except that “certificate” means (a) in Part III, a certificate issued in respect of a pipeline, and (b) in Part III.1, a certificate issued in respect of an international or interprovincial power line; certificat. Source: National Energy Board Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. N-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Legislation“B” Class Divisions (fire divisions)
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“B” class divisions
“B” class divisions are as defined in SOLAS regulation II-2/3. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards"B" Class Divisions
"B" class divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads, decks, ceilings or linings which comply with the following criteria: .1 they are constructed of approved non-combustible materials and all materials used in the construction and erection of "B" class divisions are non-combustible, with the exception that combustible veneers may be permitted provided they meet other appropriate requirements of this chapter; .2 they have an insulation value such that the average temperature of the unexposed side will not rise more than 140ºC above the original temperature, nor will the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 225ºC above the original temperature, within the time listed below: class "B-15" 15 min class "B-0" 0 min .3 they are constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of flame to the end of the first half hour of the standard fire test; and .4 the Administration has required a test of a prototype division in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code to ensure that it meets the above requirements for integrity and temperature rise. <Chapter II-2, part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.99(73), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. Legislation"B" Class Divisions (fire divisions)
‘B’ Class divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads, decks, ceilings or linings which comply with the following criteria: (a) They are to be so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of flame to the end of the first half hour of the standard fire test. (b) They are to have an insulation value such that the average temperature of the unexposed side will not rise more than 140°C above the original temperature, nor will the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 225°C above the original temperature, within the time listed below: Class ‘B-15’- 15 minutes Class ‘B-0’ - 0 minutes (c) They are to be constructed of approved noncombustible materials and all materials used in the construction and erection of ‘B’ Class divisions are to be non-combustible, with the exception that combustible veneers may be permitted, provided they meet other appropriate requirements of this Chapter. (d) In accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code, a test of a prototype division may be required to ensure that it meets the above requirements for integrity and temperature rise. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 7, Safety Systems, Hazardous Areas and Fire, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global StandardsAuxiliary Steering Gear
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Auxiliary Steering Gear
Auxiliary steering gear is the equipment which is provided for effecting movement of the rudder for the purpose of steering the unit in the event of failure of the main steering gear. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsAuxiliary Steering Gear
Auxiliary steering gear is the equipment other than any part of the main steering gear necessary to steer the ship in the event of failure of the main steering gear but not including the tiller, quadrant or components serving the same purpose. <Chapter II-1, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.216(82), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 8 December 2006, International Maritime Organization. Legislation Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 5, Main and Auxiliary Machinery, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global StandardsAdministration
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Administration
Administration means the Government of the State whose flag the MOU is entitled to fly. Source: IMO Resolution A.1079(28), Recommendations for the Training and Certification of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units (MOUs), Adopted on 4 December 2013, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory GuidanceAdministration
Administration means the Government of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.307(88), International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010 (2010 FTP Code), 3 December 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution MSC.267(85), adoption of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution MSC.98(73), Adoption of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code), 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance.Administration
Administration means the Government of the State under whose authority the ship is operating. With respect to a ship entitled to fly the flag of a State, the Administration is the Government of that State. With respect to fixed or floating platforms engaged in exploration and exploitation of the sea-bed and subsoil thereof adjacent to the coast over which the coastal State exercises sovereign rights for the purpose of exploration and exploitation of their natural resources, the Administration is the Government of the coastal State concerned. Source: Resolution MEPC.195(61), 2010 Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-fouling Systemson Ships, 1 October 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution A.951(23), IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling (resolution A.962(23)), 4 March 2004, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory guidanceAdministration
Administration means the Government of the State whose flag the unit is entitled to fly. Source: IMO Resolution A.1021(26), Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global Standards Source: IMO Resolution MSC.267(85), International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code), 4 December 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: IMO resolution MSC.98(73), The International Code for Fire Safety Systems, 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance Source: Resolution A.741(18), International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code), 4 November 1993, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory guidanceAdministration
Administration has the same meaning as article 2, subparagraph (5) of MARPOL 73. Source: Resolution MEPC.177(58), amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines, 10 October 2008, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceAdministration
“Administration” means the Government of the State under whose authority the ship is operating. With respect to a ship entitled to fly a flag of a State, the Administration is the Government of that State. With respect to fixed or floating platforms engaged in exploration and exploitation of the sea-bed and subsoil thereof adjacent to the coast over which the coastal State exercises sovereign rights for the purposes of exploration and exploitation of their natural resources, the Administration is the Government of the coastal State concerned. Source: International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004, Legislation Source: International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships,2001, LegislationAccommodation Spaces
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Accommodation Spaces
Accommodation spaces are those used for public spaces, corridors, lavatories, cabins, offices, hospitals, cinemas, games and hobbies rooms, pantries containing no cooking appliances and similar spaces. Public spaces are those portions of the accommodation which are used for halls, dining rooms, lounges and similar permanently enclosed spaces. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsAccommodation Spaces
Accommodation spaces are those spaces used for public spaces, corridors, lavatories, cabins, offices, hospitals, cinemas, game and hobby rooms, barber shops, pantries containing no cooking appliances and similar spaces <Chapter II-2, part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.99(73), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 5 December 2000, International Maritime Organization. Legislation.Location
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Location
Throughout this recommended practice, reference is made to areas, spaces, and locations. These terms should be considered interchangeable terms designating a three-dimensional space. API RP 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2, Third Edition, December 2012, Global StandardsLocation
The point at which a well is to be drilled. Also referred to as “wellsite.” Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global StandardsLocation
A geographical site, area, country or region where an activity is taking place or an asset is situated. Source: IOGP Report No. 510, Operating Management System Framework for controlling risk and delivering high performance in the oil and gas industry, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, June 2014. Global StandardsLocation
Location means a block or blocks in relation to which a declaration under section 131 is in force. Source: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, Australia, amended 2012. LegislationLocation
Location: the route, depth and stability. Source: Mining Decree of the Netherlands, Netherlands, 2003 (as amended in 2007). LegislationPPM
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PPM
"Ppm" means parts per million. Source: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Definitions, Alaska Admin. Code tit. 20, § 25.990, December 7, 2012. Regulations Source: API RP 49, Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide, Third Edition, May 2001. Global Standards Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. RegulationsPPM
PPM means ml/m3. <Annex II, Chapter 1, Regulation 1>. Source: Resolution MEPC.118(52), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex II of MARPOL 73/78), 15 October 2004, International Maritime Organization. LegislationCable
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Cable
Cable: line located in the territorial sea or the continental shelf, between two or more mining installations or between a mining installation and another works, designated by Our Minister, for the transport of electricity or electronic signals. Source: Mining Decree of the Netherlands, Netherlands, 2003 (as amended in 2007) LegislationCable
Cable means: (a) 1 length of single insulated conductor that may or may not have an overall protective covering; or (b) 2 or more lengths of single insulated conductor that are laid up together and may or may not have an overall protective covering. Source: Health and Safety in Employment (Mining—Underground) Regulations 1999, SR 1999/331, New Zealand, as of 8 October 1999. RegulationsWatertight
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Watertight
Watertight means designed and constructed to withstand a static head of water without any leakage, except that watertight equipment means enclosed equipment so constructed that a stream of water from a hose (not less than 1 inch in diameter) under head of about 35 feet from a distance of about 10 feet, and for a period of 5 minutes, can be played on the apparatus without leakage. Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). RegulationsWater-tight
Equipment so enclosed that it meets at least a NEMA 250 Type 4 or 4X or an IEC IP 55 or 56 rating. Source: API RP 14F, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations, Fifth Edition, July 2008. Global StandardsWatertight
Watertight means the capability of preventing the passage of water through the structure in any direction under a head of water for which the surrounding structure is designed. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsWatertight
“Watertight” means designed and constructed to withstand a static head of water without any leakage (étanche à l’eau). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations, SOR/96-111, Canada, current to May 1, 2014. Regulations Source: Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations, SOR/96-118, February 2013. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Installations Regulations, SOR/95-191, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. RegulationsWatertight
Watertight. Watertight means capable of preventing the passage of water through the structure in either direction with a proper margin of resistance under the pressure due to the maximum head of water which it might have to sustain. <Chapter I, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.143(77), amendments to Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, 5 June 2003, International Maritime Organization. LegislationWatertight
Watertight means having scantlings and arrangements capable of preventing the passage of water in any direction under the head of water likely to occur in intact and damaged conditions. In the damaged condition, the head of water is to be considered in the worst situation at equilibrium, including intermediate stages of flooding. . <Chapter II-1, regulation 2>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.216(82), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 8 December 2006, International Maritime Organization. LegislationWatertight
A closing appliance is considered watertight if it is designed to prevent the passage of water in either direction under a head of water for which the surrounding structure is designed. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 4, Steel Unit Structures, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global StandardsStandard Fire Test
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Standard Fire Test
Standard Fire Test means the test in which specimens of the relevant bulkheads or decks, having a surface of approximately 4.65 square meters (50 square feet) and a height of 2.44 meters (8 feet) resembling as closely as possible the intended construction and including, where appropriate, at least one joint, are exposed in a test furnace to a series of temperature relationships approximately as follows: (1) At the end of 5 minutes, 538 °C. (1,000 °F.) (2) At the end of 10 minutes, 704 °C. (1,300 °F.) (3) At the end of 30 minutes, 843 °C. (1,550 °F.) (4) At the end of 60 minutes, 927 °C. (1,700 °F.). Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). RegulationsStandard Fire Test
Standard fire test means a test in which specimens are exposed in a test furnace to temperatures corresponding approximately to the standard time-temperature curve. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.307(88), International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010 (2010 FTP Code), 3 December 2010, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceStandard Fire Test
A standard fire test is one in which the specimens of the relevant bulkheads and decks are exposed in a test furnace to temperatures corresponding approximately to the standard time-temperature curve. The test methods shall be in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code. <Chapter II-2, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.57(67), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 5 December 1996, International Maritime Organization. LegislationStandard Fire Test
“Standard fire test” means a test conducted in accordance with Regulation 3.2 of Chapter II-2 of International Maritime Organization International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea; essai standard de résistance au feu. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations, SOR/96-111, Canada, current to May 1, 2014. Regulations Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Installations Regulations, SOR/95-191, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. RegulationsStandard Fire Test
A standard fire test is a test in which specimens of the relevant bulkheads or decks are exposed in a test furnace to temperatures corresponding approximately to the standard time-temperature curve in accordance with the test method specified in the Fire Test Procedures Code. The specimen is to have an exposed surface of not less than 4,65 m2 and height (or length of deck) of 2,44 m resembling as closely as possible the intended construction and including where appropriate at least one joint. The standard time-temperature curve is defined by a smooth curve drawn through the following temperature points measured above the initial furnace temperature: At the end of the first 5 minutes - 576°C At the end of the first 10 minutes - 679°C At the end of the first 15 minutes - 738°C At the end of the first 30 minutes - 841°C At the end of the first 60 minutes - 945°C. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 7, Safety Systems, Hazardous Areas and Fire, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global StandardsRescue Boat
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Rescue Boat
Rescue boat means a boat designed to rescue persons in distress and to marshal survival craft. Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). RegulationsRescue Boat
Rescue boat has the same meaning as defined in SOLAS regulation III/3. Source: IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2009 MODU Code), 2009. Global StandardsRescue Boat
Rescue boat is a boat designed to rescue persons in distress and to marshal survival craft. <Chapter III, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.47(66), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. LegislationRetrieval
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Retrieval
Retrieval means the safe recovery of survivors. Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). RegulationsRetrieval
Retrieval is the safe recovery of survivors. <Chapter III, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.47(66), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. LegislationNovel Lifesaving Appliance or Arrangement
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Novel Lifesaving Appliance or Arrangement
Novel lifesaving appliance or arrangement means one that has new features not fully covered by the provisions of this subchapter but providing an equal or higher standard of safety. Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). RegulationsNovel Life-Saving Arrangement
Novel life-saving appliance or arrangement is a life-saving appliance or arrangement which embodies new features not fully covered by the provisions of this chapter or the Code but which provides an equal or higher standard of safety. <Chapter III, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.47(66), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. LegislationNovel Life-Saving Appliance
Novel life-saving appliance or arrangement is a life-saving appliance or arrangement which embodies new features not fully covered by the provisions of this chapter or the Code but which provides an equal or higher standard of safety. <Chapter III, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.47(66), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. LegislationMarine Evacuation System
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Marine Evacuation System
Marine evacuation system means an appliance designed to rapidly transfer large numbers of persons from an embarkation station by means of a passage to a floating platform for subsequent embarkation into associated survival craft, or directly into associated survival craft. Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). RegulationsMarine Evacuation System
Marine evacuation system is an appliance for the rapid transfer of persons from the embarkation deck of a ship to a floating survival craft. <Chapter III, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.47(66), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. LegislationLaunching Arrangement
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Launching Appliance or Launching Arrangement
Launching appliance or launching arrangement means the method or devices for transferring a survival craft or rescue boat from its stowed position to the water. For a launching arrangement using a davit, the term includes the davit, winch, and falls. Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). RegulationsLaunching Arrangement
Launching appliance or arrangement is a means of transferring a survival craft or rescue boat from its stowed position safely to the water. <Chapter III, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.47(66), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. LegislationLaunching Appliance
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Launching Appliance or Launching Arrangement
Launching appliance or launching arrangement means the method or devices for transferring a survival craft or rescue boat from its stowed position to the water. For a launching arrangement using a davit, the term includes the davit, winch, and falls. Source: Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 46 CFR 107-109 (2013). RegulationsLaunching Appliance
Launching appliance or arrangement is a means of transferring a survival craft or rescue boat from its stowed position safely to the water. <Chapter III, Part A, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.47(66), adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 4 June 1996, International Maritime Organization. LegislationInternational Voyage
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International voyages
International voyages means voyages in international waters, as defined in chapter I of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended. Source: IMO resolution A.1021(26), Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, 18 January 2010, International Maritime Organization, Regulatory GuidanceInternational voyage
“International voyage” means a voyage by a ship entitled to fly the flag of one State to or from a port, shipyard, or offshore terminal under the jurisdiction of another State. Source: International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships,2001, LegislationInternational voyage
“International voyage” has the same meaning as stated in Regulation 2(d) of part A, chapter I in the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974. (SOLAS 74), which is: “a voyage from a country to which the present Convention applies to a port outside such country, or conversely. The Coast Guard has interpreted this definition to include the following:- A voyage from a country to which SOLAS 1974 applies, to a port outside that country or the reverse;
- A voyage from any territory, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, all possesssions of the United States, and all lands held by the United States under a protectorate or mandate, whose international relations are the responsibility of a contracting SOLAS 74 government, or which is administered by the United Nations, to a port outside that territory or the reverse.